Coming-of-Age Stories That Raise a Child From the Start 养成文，从小孩养起

1. 251 乖 Sweet, Soft Little Fox: Spoiled Rotten by a Brooding, Abstinent Tycoon 乖软小奶狐：被病娇禁欲大佬宠爆 Gurgling Fish咕噜鱼Modern Romance495k WordsCompleted [Swoon-worthy!! Flirty!! Sweet!! Spoiling!! If it's not sweet, come chop me up!] Zhiyao is a little fox with soft fur, a sweet face, and a fondness for acting cute. Everyone in Country A knows that Pei Chi Yao's darling is this little fox. But no one knows that this fox is actually a fox spirit who can transform into a human. Pei Chi Yao: "I've kept you for so long. Have you figured out how you're going to repay me?" Zhiyao: "I've already let you kiss me, hug me, and pet me. What more do you wan 22.4kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves
2. 252 将 The General's Control 将军的控制 Liang Wang两汪Two Male Leads234k WordsCompleted * [An older man guiding and supporting a younger one, control and dominance, love and rivalry, historical BL] (A proud, fiery, rebellious beauty of a general × a great general who knows just how to deal with all his nonsense) (the one in the lower position pursues the one in the higher position, with a torturously intense push and pull) In public, he is the great general who strikes fear into the Northern Barbarians, a once-in-a-century military talent of the Southern Kingdom, honored by the peo 1.2kReads—Score—Shelves

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   This was controlled from childhood.

3. 253 虫 The Buglet Is Dumbfounded: Are You Really My Male Father? 虫崽傻眼：你真的是我雄父吗？ Fire Tangerine火桔子Two Male Leads770k WordsOngoing (Main story complete) 1v1, both virgins, married first and falling in love later, raising a child, sweet romance, younger love interest Wen Shu died. He had worked at an orphanage for five years and built up a store of good karma, only to fall into the sea and drown while on vacation. But just as he was wailing over his tragic death, the System told him: Actually, you aren't human! Your true identity is from the insect race. Your body was occupied for years by a wicked male insect named Youlis 21.2kReads8.1Score2.6kShelves

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   The main story is complete. [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

4. 254 万 The Universally Disliked Ran Away Carrying the Dragon Ancestor’s Egg! 万人嫌揣着龙祖的蛋跑了！ Lantern-Bearer燃灯儿Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted to each other + transmigrate into a book + unconventional cultivation + extra sweet] Xie Tian transmigrates into a book as a universally hated cannon-fodder character, only to run into a dragon who’s in the middle of a fit of madness. With a disastrous start, Xie Tian ignores his serious injuries and makes a run for it the very next day. After spending a carefree year in the human world, Xie Tian suddenly discovers that his already meager spiritual energy is dwindling by 27.7kReads8.9Score3kShelves

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   All the babies are my own flesh and blood!!! This is my first cultivation novel where I'm pregnant and running away with my child. The noble protagonist encounters a top-tier succubus right after leaving the beginner's village. The baby has just hatched and is a rare dragon cub, a huge help from the fathers. New novel, updated daily, feel free to add it to your collection~ My second novel is already a high-scoring completed work! It features a special-physical bodyguard x a cunning and ruthless boss, no angst throughout, so feel free to read on (but it was criticized, you can read the comments to complete the original text).

5. 255 暗 The Retired Shadow Guard Goes Off to Farm 暗卫他退休去种田了 Lantern-Bearer燃灯儿Two Male Leads777k WordsCompleted A story about a secret guard who doesn't know he has a special constitution, accidentally retires early, and takes up farming... [Both are each other's only one! Both are each other's only one!] (Original title: The Secret Guard Retires to Farm) Content warnings: melodrama + running away while pregnant + an imaginary dynasty A maxed-out fighter who's a little goofy vs. a calculating, proud big shot who's a little narcissistic Both are each other's only one + raising a child + farming in the earl 10.6kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves
6. 256 救 Help! The Egg I Found Hatched into a Tentacle Monster! 救命！捡的蛋孵出来一只触手怪！ Zhao Jiujiu昭九玖Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [Nonhuman + Tentacles + Apocalypse + Two Male Leads + Story-Driven Dungeon Runs + Team] (Score just went live on September 29.) Shen Yue is a psychologist with severe myopia. A psychologist in the apocalypse. Needless to say, his job is on shaky ground, but that’s beside the point. One day, on his way home from work, he happens to find an egg. And from that egg... a tentacle hatches. Shen Yue: “!!!” Later... In a dim room, a young man in a white coat is held in the arms of a tall man. Look close 30kReads9.2Score6.1kShelves

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   "Humans Away" is also a kind of "raising a child" story 🤤 The second book is also about raising children.

7. 257 二 How Does a Second-Generation Rich Kid Reborn as a Five-Year-Old Handle This? 二世祖重生成五岁小崽崽怎么破？ Black Grain黑粒粒Two Male Leads202k WordsCompleted Of course, she’s going to do her best to be a five-year-old little heir who lives it up! In her previous life, Xu Ning was spoiled rotten by her family and did whatever she pleased until her antics got her killed. Given another chance at life, she decides to work hard to mend her relationships with her family and become a perfectly well-behaved little angel. But she soon discovers that her cold, expressionless dad is actually a stubborn oddball, her short-tempered older brother is a lovable bloc 98Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The title is really cool, and I personally think this book is great.

8. 258 邻 The Boy Next Door Is Too Adorable, and Mr. Fu Couldn't Be Happier 邻家弟弟太可爱，傅总他爽歪歪 Thinking of the North from the South南落思北念Two Male Leads467k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads] [Mutual Firsts] [Feel-Good Story] [Everyone's Favorite] [Older, Fatherly Love Interest] [Childhood Friends] [Growing Together] [Comedy] [Light Ensemble Cast] [Mutual Pampering and Sweet Romance] [Real and Fake Young Masters] [Transmigrate into a Book and Return] Adorable, sweet young master vs. gentle, attentive love interest with a surprising side Xie Shi'an was a seasoned danmei reader with access to all sorts of resources. He stayed up all night binge-reading a novel over th 39.8kReads8.9Score6.4kShelves
9. 259 逆 You Rebellious Disciple, Get Far Away from Your Master 逆徒，给为师滚远点 Hmph Hmph Ji哼哼唧Two Male Leads265k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, beloved by all + both reborn + yandere rivalry for the love interest + one-on-one happy ending] Xie Qing, sect leader of the Canglan Sword Sect, possessed the most exquisite looks in the world. Yet he was ruthless and merciless, aloof and proud. Many coveted him, and even more despised him. His junior fellow disciple coveted him, so Xie Qing whipped him. The man hid in his room, drawing portraits of Xie Qing and cursing him. The demon king coveted him, so Xie Qing kicked him off 5.8kReads9.3Score969Shelves

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   Master Xie Qing saved Ji Weixing when she was just born and raised her for more than ten years.

10. 260 可 Adorably Aggressive 可爱侵略症 Lin Qin林檎Modern Romance214k WordsCompleted [Super sweet + devoted to each other + childhood sweethearts + growing-up romance + secret crush] [Scheming, doting daddy type x straightforward sweetheart] Compared with her own brother, Xu Chuyan, Xu Qiao spent most of her time growing up by the side of Lu Jiyuan, the boy next door. Xu Qiao had always thought that, when she grew up, she would marry Lu Jiyuan, just as the adults said she would. Until one day, her roommate sidled up to her, full of doubts, and whispered, “Who acts like someone’ 25.2kReads9.1Score2.5kShelves

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    🌿🌿A coming-of-age story. ① "Mingzhao, the baby formula you drank from a young age was prepared and fed to you by me. When you wet the bed at four, I washed the sheets. At six, you sat on me, wanting to ride me like a horse." The female lead is the pampered eldest daughter of the Ming family, and the male lead is the heir of a prominent Beijing social circle, her nominal older brother. She constantly relies on his favor to act arrogantly and domineeringly in Beicheng. If he upsets her, she maxes out his credit card, and he just smiles and asks, "Has swiping the card calmed you down?"

11. 261 我 Big Brother: There's No Way My Big Shot Is Gay 【大哥】我大佬不可能是基佬的啦 Konghua空华Two Male Leads322k WordsCompleted [A naturally adorable goose who has the upper hand over big brothers and little brothers VS a gang boss who becomes the bottom for love. Never underestimate a goose's fighting power!] My name is Jiang Mo. I'm the hall master of the Qinglong Gang's War Hall, with hundreds of underlings at my command. Then one day, I picked up a mysterious object called a “phone.” It had recorded the death of my boss, He Zhuo. He Zhuo is my boss. He took me in when I was eight, and I've been with him for more than 1.2kReads9.2Score109Shelves

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    This story features a spoiled and doting older brother who goes to extremes. While he initially rejects the younger brother's romantic advances, as the younger brother sees the younger brother as his son, he eventually becomes incredibly affectionate, even going so far as to say things like, "Baby, I love you so much!" To appease him. It's impossible to resist a gangster boss who speaks Cantonese and exudes a strong sense of security! If you mind that the younger brother is stronger than the older brother, please do not read this!

12. 262 听 They Say the One from the Xie Family Is Ruthless Yet Sweet and Obedient? 听说谢家的那位，人狠乖甜？ Eighty-One Returns to One九九八十一归一Two Male Leads253k WordsCompleted Completed [HE, both leads devoted only to each other, powerful pairing, top, reborn, sweet and satisfying romance] (a devoted, doting top who’s ruthless when it counts x a ruthless, well-behaved, sweet bottom) An ordinary bout of gastritis took Lin Jinyao’s entire world from him. So why had his A Qiong died? … Xie Heqiong, a rising star in Yuncheng, elegant and aloof, was the very embodiment of power and wealth among high society. Yet he died in the year he and Lin Jinyao loved each other mo 21.7kReads9.1Score2.5kShelves

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    Along with books that feature extreme favoritism, these are two books I highly recommend.

13. 263 丑 Ugly Duckling! Extra! The Big Shots Take Her Home 丑小鸭！路人甲！大佬们抱她回家 Green Falcon青鹫Modern Romance654k WordsCompleted [Face-slapping satisfaction] [Everyone’s darling, universally adored] [Clever heroine; CP with Sheng Yuxiao after she comes of age] Li Xiaoya was born in a poor mountain village. Her mother died when she was three, and her father ran off with his lover. When she was seven, the crew of the show Life Swap came to the village and picked Li Xiaoya at first sight. But when filming began, they suddenly replaced her with the village chief’s granddaughter. The village chief’s granddaughter later went to 146.9kReads9.6Score22.3kShelves
14. 264 真 The Real Heiress Just Wants to Be a Couch Potato 真千金她只想当咸鱼 Xi Xi兮浠Modern Romance588k WordsCompleted When she was five, little Wen Ran saw a shooting star and made a heartfelt wish: Please let me be a lazy fish! Let me coast through life without ever having to work hard! The little boy beside her, her childhood sweetheart, made a wish with ten thousand times more sincerity: Please let me eat lazy fish for the rest of my life! Little Wen Ran: ? Fifteen years later, the real eldest daughter of the Wen family, who had lived in the countryside for twenty years, was brought back to the wealthy Wen f 2.9kReads8.8Score327Shelves

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    This is a story about developing two people with multiple identities; they team up to cause trouble. It's quite good, and its rating used to be pretty high, but I don't know why it dropped.

15. 265 小 Little Mi Gets Adopted by Fluffballs and Becomes Their Precious Darling 小人咪，被毛绒绒捡回家当心尖宠 Jituo Mimi吉托弥弥Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [Two male leads + sweet romance + fluffy creatures + both leads are chaste + husbands raising a child + healing daily life] A male golden eagle and a male Maine Coon face their first big challenge as a married couple. Mr. Golden Eagle is going through an egg-hatching anxiety phase! Unable to take it anymore, the Maine Coon can only apply to adopt a large white golden eagle egg. The big white egg hatches without a hitch. The golden eagle and Maine Coon stare in shock at the hatchling. “A hu 7.2kReads9.3Score923Shelves

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    This is a story about raising a child/cat, and the child is so cute! ♡⊂

16. 266 重 Those Days I Spent Reborn as a Cat 重生做猫的那些日子 Jituo Mimi吉托弥弥Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Devoted Love + Sweet Romance + Everyday Life + Healing] What should you do after being reborn as a fluffy little creature? Fall in love, of course! Lu Yu was reborn as a tabby cat. That’s right, a Chinese tabby, famously fierce in a fight. But the world is so beautiful that he doesn’t want to fight. He just wants to be a lazy cat who enjoys life, and help his human attract viewers during livestreams along the way. Then one day, a mighty black cat blocked his path and declared d 5.8kReads9.5Score699Shelves
17. 267 娇 The Cherished Young Master 娇宠小公子 Wildness Becomes a Habit野成习惯Two Male Leads387k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Alternate-History Ancient Setting + Two Male Leads + Everyone's Favorite] Su Muyao was an orphan born with a heart condition. Though he had no family, the Zhou couple treated him like their own child, and the director of the orphanage doted on him too. Then, in an instant, a car accident transmigrated him to another world. Here, he is cherished by family, cared for by friends, and adored by his sect. He becomes a beloved darling known to every household. But without him realizi 1.4kReads7.4Score129Shelves

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    The first book is about a prince and the young master of a marquis's mansion, with an age gap of about 10 years. It's a doting romance novel where the protagonist finds a partner as soon as he turns one, haha. The second book is about an emperor and his young heir, with an age gap of about 12 years.

18. 268 娇 The Beloved Little Empress 娇宠小皇后 Glazed Moonlight璃月流光Two Male Leads381k WordsCompleted Ning Shuheng, the young heir of the Marquis of Jingning’s household, was destined to be born with the fate of a phoenix. Before he was even born, the Imperial Astronomical Bureau made the prediction, and people began saying that the Marquis of Jingning’s household would produce an empress. The current emperor, Chu Yu, ascended the throne at the age of eight and has now ruled for four years. When he first heard the rumor, he found it laughable. He was old enough to be the boy’s father, so how cou 1.6kReads8.4Score189Shelves
19. 269 刚 I Was Just Unearthed, and My Husband Took Me Home. What Now? 刚出土就被老公捡回家怎么破 Lazy Lazy bkk懒懒bkkTwo Male Leads210k WordsCompleted [Gentle yet possessive top x airheaded, spoiled bottom] The little Taotie is fair and tender, with a simple mind. A skewer of lamb is all it takes to win him over, and he’ll eagerly pack his little bundle and follow home a man he’s met only once. Tan Xiao brings home a little treasure he picked up on a trip. He keeps him well-fed and well-treated every day, and settles into a cozy life with his wife and dog. Tan Xiao: What should I do when the boy I picked up is so well-behaved? Wait?! I have re 2kReads8.7Score319Shelves

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    Chapter 1 Gou Shi

20. 270 快 Quick Transmigration: After Saving a Possessive Tyrant, I Was Doted On 快穿：救赎偏执大佬后被娇宠了 A Ruan Isn't Soft阿阮不软Modern Romance253k WordsCompleted [Feel-Good Read + Sweet Romance + Devoted and Faithful Couple] Lan Shi, the pampered darling of the Demon Realm, was sought out by the Celestial Realm. Overnight, she became a quick transmigration agent, saving obsessive villains destined for tragic endings in exchange for fragments of their souls. 1. A poor top student is adopted by a tycoon, only to discover he is the heart donor for a spoiled heiress. When the heiress’s heart condition flares up and leaves her in agony, the top student’s eyes 1kReads9.3Score104Shelves

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    It's a "raising" story, set in a second world, but with the female lead raising the male lead. The female lead is older, which is quite captivating. The female lead is destined to marry the old emperor, while the male lead is an unfavored prince.

21. 271 朕 My Emperor, Your Shadow Guard Needs a Clue 朕的影卫你开开窍 Brother Yun Qi云祁哥哥Two Male Leads205k WordsCompleted Clueless, adorably violent bodyguard bottom × ruthless, reborn top As a competent shadow guard, You Ran believes he should rise earlier than the rooster and sleep later than the dog, and take knives and bullets for his master when it matters. But in reality, he rises later than a pig and goes to bed earlier than a chicken. Whenever danger strikes, his master has to take the knives and bullets for him instead. So You Ran decides he needs to work harder at being a good shadow guard. Until one day, 256Reads5.8Score111Shelves

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    He was raised by the crown prince from the age of four and had to do everything himself.

22. 272 穿 After I Transmigrated Into a Book, I Had to Raise a Child, but the Child Wants to Imprison Me 穿书后我被迫养崽，崽却想囚禁我 Years of Peace岁和安Modern Romance312k WordsCompleted Xu Yangyang is bound to a System. Her mission is to raise Pei Yuan, a future villain who will destroy the world, into a model young man. Six-year-old Pei Yuan is gloomy and solitary, prickly toward everyone, but shows her a tender side. She teaches him to read, comforts him to sleep, and cares for every detail, pouring her heart into him. She raises Pei Yuan into a well-rounded young man, excelling in every aspect, and is just about to complete her mission. But when the System sends her away, sh 627Reads8.0Score107Shelves

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    The protagonist transmigrates into the villain's childhood to redeem him, accompanying and nurturing him. The villain leaves after reaching adulthood, but is soon asked to return. At this point, the villain has only one thought: to prevent the female lead from leaving. [Smirk][Smirk]

23. 273 师 Master, Please Go Easy on Us, Your Disciples Can't Take It Anymore 师父高抬贵手，徒儿们受不住啦 Xia Caili夏彩狸Two Male Leads875k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast, Alternate-Universe Wuxia] [Teacher-Disciple Discipline] [Cozy Daily Life] [No CP for Now] [Night Rain, Jianghu] After enduring life's eight sufferings, Feng Chaoshen fell into utter despair. Then one day, he suddenly attained enlightenment and calculated that he was destined to have seven disciples. He began traveling far and wide, embarking on the daily business of raising kids. Or rather, a daily life full of chaos. His eldest disciple, Feng Manlou, is obedient and sensible, ge 5.2kReads8.9Score465Shelves

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    Master-disciple relationship without romantic pairing

24. 274 陈 An Old Chronic Illness 陈年痼疾 Shi Taoyao诗桃夭Two Male Leads223k WordsOngoing [Tough-but-timid older brother x possessive younger brother] [Younger seme, both devoted only to each other, brother-obsessed on both sides, reunion after a long separation, sweet and angsty, unrelated by blood but sharing two household registrations] Heaven knows, Chen Xiu was just looking after his younger brother, but somehow the kid changed. Before, all it took was calling him “Nan-zai” and Nan Qiao would obediently snuggle up to him. Now, Nan Qiao hasn't even called him “brother,” and Chen 82Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is indeed (disclaimer: I didn't mention it much when it was younger, but the main characters I'm describing now are still minors). Although it's a niche book, the author's writing is very delicate, the emotional arc is well-paced, and it has a gentle, idyllic feel all the time. Yami Yami is so delicious, hehehe, I love it!

25. 275 把EN After I Flirted the Villain into Darkness, My Attempt to Fake My Death Failed! 把反派撩黑化后，我死遁失败了！ Cheng Nezha城哪吒Two Male Leads479k WordsCompleted Complete. Bonus chapters updating. [Two male leads + younger love interest raised by the protagonist + both grow stronger + secret identity + devoted to each other] (Many hints and foreshadowing, plot-driven, with a touch of ensemble cast.) After Zhou Ye died of a terminal illness, he transmigrated into an ancient romance novel as a general. His mission was to become the white moonlight of the novel’s villainous tyrant when he was young. Then he had to die in battle. Completing the mission would 6.6kReads9.5Score1kShelves

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    A young general becomes a study companion, and a fallen prince is the male lead. "You are my heart and conscience." (The death escape scene is slightly angsty.) (Happy ending)

26. 276 八 At Eight, I Act Like a Little Big Shot, and the Whole Internet Adores Me 八岁厅里厅气的我被全网爱戴 Dreaming Again又在做梦Urban1.2M WordsCompleted An unexpected transmigration turns him into an eight-year-old orphan, with the protagonist’s template from the start! To earn rewards from the System, he joins the “Rising Star Youth Class.” His self-introduction turns into a work report, making the whole internet think he’s the standard official’s-son type! Lin Li: “We must keep the Youth Class’s lights shining, do its work well, foster its fine traditions, and guard its doors!” Netizens: “Why does this kid sound like an official from the burea 7.5kReads9.0Score639Shelves

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    I can't stop laughing! 😂 He transmigrated into the body of an eight-year-old orphan, and to win a system reward, he participated in the "New Star Youth Class." His self-introduction was like a work report, and the opening ceremony was like a leadership inspection. He boasted about his extraordinary experiences on variety shows, even saying he'd include foot massage in medical insurance upon taking office. Netizens are eagerly awaiting his growth, and female celebrities lamented being born at the wrong time—the male lead is just too hilarious!

27. 277 本 I Was Born to Be Emperor! 本公主生来就是要做皇帝的！ Jiang Shijing将十景Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing [The rating is slowly rising. Strong female lead, woman in men's clothing, raising children, female-led story, a loving royal family, an extremely biased father, feel-good story, romance, one-on-one pairing. If that's not your thing, feel free to skip it.] [A warm-hearted royal family story. No one is reborn or transmigrates, and both the main and supporting characters are shaped by the limitations of their era.] The day Mingxi was born, the snow abruptly stopped, dawn broke, rosy clouds filled 31kReads9.0Score3.5kShelves

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    This is great! The female lead was raised by the emperor himself, truly raised without any outside involvement from birth. She's incredibly intelligent, and everything she has is well-deserved. There's a male lead (who's the female lead's brain), but it's definitely not a case of the male being stronger than the female. When they take the imperial examinations, the female lead's score far surpasses the male lead's—one first, the other seventh.

28. 278 反 The Villain's Little One Is So Cute, How Could She Hurt Anyone? 反派幼崽，她这么可爱怎么会害人 Flower Letter Boat花笺舟Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Redemption + Pure Little Kids + No Romance A person can't have a lame dad and a broken brother, while also having a friend who's the heroine of a tragic romance and an overbearing male lead as an enemy. But Huo Zheng can! In her previous life, Huo Zhili was forcibly given by her parents, who cared only about fame and fortune, to her second uncle, Huo Yanzhou. She became a pawn in the family's internal power struggle. This time, all she wants is to keep her head down until she's able to leave 13kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves

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    Zhengzheng is incredibly cute, adorable, stunningly beautiful, with fair skin and a gorgeous face. She's a little one, and they play around all the time.

29. 279 别 Don’t Touch Him, He’s His Little Darling 别碰，这是他的小可怜 Curly-haired Ah Ya卷毛啊吖Two Male Leads406k WordsCompleted [Proud, awkward, sickly little sweetheart bottom VS cold, privately tender, refined scum top] [Both virgins + mutual salvation + sweet and doting with a touch of angst + reunion after a long separation + a broken relationship that never really broke] “I want to take him in.” Thirteen-year-old Mo Jinhan tugged at the woman’s sleeve. “Can I use all my allowance? Mother?” That was the first time Ruan Wenyu saw him. Perhaps the boy had taken pity on him because he was so thin and small, curled up be 3kReads9.0Score326Shelves
30. 280 别 Don't Covet Her: She's the Rose Raised by the Crown Prince 别觊觎她，她是太子爷养大的玫瑰 Chen Zhuyue陈逐月Modern Romance476k WordsCompleted Childhood Sweethearts Series 5: Alluring Mafia Heiress x Slick, Sly Heir Apparent Two Powerful Old-Money Families | Childhood Sweethearts Growing Up Together | Pure in Body and Soul | Two-Year Age Gap | Ensemble Cast | Not Your Typical Rich-Family Romance [This guy knows how to raise flowers. He raises his girls to be formidable.] - When Si Nian was five, she got lost in the snow. Si Yuan brought her home just as she was about to freeze to death. The usually arrogant heir apparent unexpectedly l 3.4kReads8.9Score248Shelves
31. 281 糟 Oh No! I Turned My Cold Childhood Friend into a Dark, Clingy Ghost 糟！把冷郁竹马调成阴湿鬼了 A Basin of Melodrama, Please献上一盆狗血Modern Romance316k WordsOngoing [Childhood Friends|Nurturing and Healing|Love Among Acquaintances] As a child, Su Shiyi was proudest of winning over the cold new neighbor next door and becoming her friend. Their friendship lasted until their college entrance exam results came out. Overjoyed, she hugged the other girl. But then the girl bent down, kissed her on the cheek, and even licked her. Their friendship changed into something else. - Song Xingye hates sex. After realizing she was in love with Su Shiyi, she agonized over i 487Reads8.7Score105Shelves
32. 282 肉 A Little Chubby Kid Brings a Shopping Mall into a Period Novel 肉团子带着商场穿进年代文 Soft Words软語Two Male Leads682k WordsCompleted This is a danmei novel set in a bygone era, so make sure you’re reading the right one, cuties! When he wakes up, Lu Tang has become the adopted son who dies young in a period novel! From beginning to end, he only appears in a few chapters before being written out. But his death causes his adoptive parents’ family to turn evil. All four of his brothers become villains too, just to avenge him. The eldest brother breaks his leg, the second is kicked out of the army, and the third is abducted by hum 17.8kReads9.3Score2.2kShelves

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    This story begins with raising a child, it's incredibly sweet and heartwarming, the parents are very loving, and there are four older brothers and a childhood sweetheart. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

33. 283 先 The Gentleman Took In a Little Prodigy 先生罩了个小祖宗 Second Master Tea茶二爷Two Male Leads161k WordsCompleted Back in the day, Jiang Shi ruled the East Side with a band of brothers at his side. Then his uncle came along and dragged him home by the scruff of his neck... Later, after both his parents died, he had no choice but to depend on others. Jiang Shi knew his uncle wasn't in the business of anything decent, but he never thought he'd be tricked into joining him. After one fierce battle, Jiang Shi looked at Zhu Gengshi, covered in wounds, and suddenly felt a pang in his heart. “Does it hurt to see me 226Reads8.1Score103Shelves

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    Bags, niche culture

34. 284 反 A Villain’s Reborn Daily Life 反派重生日常 Old Hunter涉猎老大Two Male Leads272k WordsCompleted Ming Jue was a villain in the traditional sense: no parents, no wife, no children, and no older brother. He spent his whole life fighting the protagonist, but in the end, he still lost. He knew he was a villain, so he had long been prepared for this day. Just as he swallowed poison, ready to die on his favorite soft jade bed, the protagonist burst in with his men. Ming Jue watched him run over, blushing and looking shy. “Mingming, I really like you. Will you be with me?” Key points: one-on-one r 3.6kReads9.1Score472Shelves

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    Both of these books are so good! I think they fit the "raising a child" (or "developing a character") trope. The first book is a rebirth story; the protagonist is reborn as an infant. Although the male lead is younger than the other character, he spoils him rotten from a young age. The current updates are still about their elementary school days, which I find very heartwarming and touching. [Sending a heart] The second book features a dragon as the male lead, who was found by the other character as a baby. After the male lead leaves, he actually watches the other character grow up, bringing him food every day. It's a slice-of-life story and very enjoyable. \(//∇//)\

35. 285 师 The Master's Handbook for Raising Disciples 师尊的养徒手册 Falling Point Xiao Yu落点小羽Two Male Leads461k WordsCompleted [Main story complete, two male leads, both pure, cultivation, a growing-up romance, equally strong leads, past and present lives, sweet romance, possessive top] The first time he saw Qi Yun, the boy was tiny and filthy, and even cursed him in his thoughts for being a stinking fox spirit. Jun Ciyan thought he might as well raise the little thing for amusement. He had nothing better to do, after all. But as he raised that “little thing,” something changed. The more he looked, the more delicious th 253Reads—Score104Shelves
36. 286 我 My Disciple Is Heaven’s Favorite 我的徒弟是天道宠儿 I Want to Eat Spicy Chicken Noodles, Ba我要吃火鸡面口吧Two Male Leads775k WordsCompleted [Dual male leads + unconventional System + master and disciple, older top + devoted to each other + happy ending + some ensemble cast] On the day Yan Changyan was born, golden light suddenly seeped down from the clouds. Wherever it passed, dead trees bloomed anew and flowers sprang from barren rocks. Yan Changyan’s name spread throughout the world by word of mouth. He was Heaven’s favorite child!! The Yan family wept with joy, wishing they could tell the whole world. Meanwhile, far away on Tianj 3.3kReads8.4Score589Shelves
37. 287 甜 Too Sweet: President Fu's Guide to Raising His Little Rascal 甜翻，傅总的小鬼喂养指南 A Fish Swimming Thirty Thousand Miles游鱼三万里Two Male Leads388k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + pure love + devoted to each other + age gap + domineering CEO + sweet romance + a touch of fantasy + a touch of past lives and present] Lin Yan, whose nature gradually changes × Fu Yuchen, mature and steady Adorable Yanbao early on, cool and dashing later × Fu Yuchen, who spoils him beyond measure When Lin Yan was thirteen, it was exposed that he was the Shen family’s fake young master. After returning to the Lin family, he was abused, and on his eighteenth birthday, he was fr 5.7kReads9.3Score901Shelves

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    I've finished reading these three books on the theme of nurturing and raising children; they're sweet romances.

38. 288 论 The Right Way to Raise a Dragon into a Husband 论把一条龙养成老公的正确方式 Pearl Button珍珠扣Two Male Leads535k WordsCompleted After graduating from the Dragon-Taming Academy with the worst grades in the entire year, Meng Xingxuan thought his life was going nowhere. Hatch dragon eggs, clean up dragon dung, and be ready to feed himself to a dragon if necessary. As he watched his classmates choose their own young dragons and set off for their territories, Meng Xingxuan bit his fist, trying to keep his sobs as quiet as possible. Bald Dean: Hey, Xingxing, I’ve got a little black dragon here who’s completely hairless. Want i 7.6kReads9.4Score1.4kShelves

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    Graduating from the Dragon-Raising Academy with the lowest score in the entire grade, Meng Xingxuan thought this was his life. Hatching dragon eggs, cleaning dragon droppings, and being prepared to feed the dragons himself if necessary. Watching his classmates choose their young dragons and head to their territories, Meng Xingxuan bit his fist, trying to keep his sobs as quiet as possible. The bald-headed dean: Hey, Xingxuan, I have a little black dragon that looks rather plain, do you want it? The bloodline is pretty good, but it's a bit… Meng Xingxuan: Yes, yes, yes! I want it!! Years later, Meng Xingxuan lay on the large bed in the castle, gazing at the vast and fertile territory outside the window, tears streaming down his face. Meng Xingxuan: If I could do it all over again, I would choose a handsome man to transform into his true form, and have his long dragon tail wrap around me…

39. 289 竹 My Childhood Sweetheart Is So Sweet 竹马是甜的 Rice Wine Is Sweet米酒是甜的Two Male Leads113k WordsCompleted As a child, Ji Chennian loved sticking close to Fu Xingnian, even though he thought this big brother was cold and distant. He didn’t feel that way once they were grown up. As a child, Fu Xingnian was a disciplined little boy. Then, when he was three, the arrival of a little dumpling gradually upended his life. The first word the little dumpling learned to say was “big brother.” Fu Xingnian never showed it, but he loved having Ji Chennian trailing after him like a little sidekick. When they grew 647Reads8.9Score102Shelves

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    This one fits the bill perfectly. The whole story is quite bland and sweet, perfect for mindless reading. The author is new to writing, so the plot is a bit too simple, just too sweet. Sisters who like sweet romance novels should definitely check it out! [Kissing emoji]

40. 290 修 A Cultivation Golden Finger? Use It and You Die [Transmigration] 修仙金手指？敢用你就死【穿越】 The Motherland's Rare Flora祖国的奇花异草Two Male Leads553k WordsOngoing Dark, morally twisted chaos + cultivation and growth starting in infancy + clever protagonist + unconventional, realistic survival.▌A small ensemble cast, family, friendship, and romance, raising a child, the protagonist's mother is alive, and the protagonist becomes irresistible to everyone later on. A parasitic Dao seed takes human form inside the protagonist. It looks just like him, but is inhumanly wicked, with tentacles. ⑴ The world is a farm, and you're the pig sprinkling seasoning on yo 14.5kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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    Both books are by the same author and are currently being serialized. I personally think this author's writing is very good, and the style is very realistic and harsh. Although they are all romance novels, every relationship the author portrays is well-developed and can withstand scrutiny. Trust me, both books are incredibly good. Of course, if you don't like them, please don't criticize. If you can't accept it, we'll move on to the next one.

41. 291 下 The Downcity Stray Dog's Survival Guide [Everyone's Favorite] 下城区野狗生存法则【万人迷】 The Motherland's Rare Flora祖国的奇花异草Two Male Leads1.2M WordsOngoing Everyone is a lunatic with a one-sided crush + secret identities exposed in a battlefield of love + morally chaotic cast + schemes within schemes within schemes + best friends turned love rivals + emotional manipulation + father-son power plays | A coming-of-age story of growth and redemption. There are no fairy tales in the Lower District. Shootouts are part of everyday life; gang wars are a cause for celebration. The rules here are simple: 1. Fists are more useful than reason. 2. Live on your 27.1kReads9.5Score2.1kShelves
42. 292 多 Surely You Laugh at My Passion 多情应笑我 Jiu Xiaoqi酒小七Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted Lin Fang has been disguised as a boy since childhood, and she can't help feeling helpless about it. Her household registration says she's male, so what can she do? But the secret she has sworn to protect is discovered by a young boy she accidentally rescues! Lin Fang thought she'd picked up a deadweight, but once the boy, Yun Weiming, regains his identity, she feels as if she's sitting on a mountain of gold. “Who would've thought! I've picked up all kinds of things before, but you're the most va 70.3kReads9.7Score9.3kShelves

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    When the male lead was found, he was only seven or eight years old, a very young child raised from infancy. However, the innovative aspect is that the female lead raises the male lead. The story revolves around a cunning and affectionate prince/crown prince falling in love with a rogue female lead, who is quite humorous and beautiful. Most importantly, the author's writing style is humorous and hilarious; he's a genius with a naturally humorous writing style.

43. 293 古 From Ancient Times to the Present: A Young Man Seeks Love on a Construction Site 古穿今，小哥儿在工地找汉子 Wan Suixin万随心Two Male Leads172k WordsOngoing "Wu Jie, have you been asking for a beating these past few days?" Zhou Yangmou brought over two boxed lunches and squatted beside Wu Jie. After saying this, he didn't look at Wu Jie again. "N-no." Wu Jie's eyelashes trembled. Gripping his chopsticks tightly, he shoveled food into his mouth from the lunch box. He was a little scared, but he really couldn't take the construction work anymore. He had thought about finding someone to look out for him, and after looking around, Zhou Yangmou seemed li 3kReads—Score278Shelves
44. 294 高 The Cool Childhood Friend and His Sweet Little Crush 高冷竹马的乖乖小青梅 Shi Baitao时白桃Modern Romance222k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + doting romance with no angst + a hint of secret identities] Mu Qiusang and Gu Zixian grew up together. When Gu Zixian was four, he met newborn Mu Qiusang. Seeing how soft and adorable she was, he decided he would protect her, and eventually even spirited her away to live in his own home... From the time Mu Qiusang could remember, she loved running after Gu Zixian. At first, she only thought, This big brother is so handsome. Her closeness to him as she grew up came from t 1.6kReads9.0Score150Shelves

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    Very good, I really enjoyed it. The relationship between the male and female leads is also very enviable. Every couple in the book is well-written, not dragging, and very sweet. The bond between the brothers is also very admirable. This book is easy to read, highly recommended. 🥰🥰🥰

45. 295 哥 Big Brother's Childhood Friend Is Fierce and Adorable 哥哥的小青梅奶凶奶凶的 Pickled Cabbage and Tofu Stew酸菜炖豆腐Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted In kindergarten, she caused trouble and he took the blame. In elementary school, they tied for first place: he was first from the top, she was last from the bottom. In middle school, she was a beautiful girl who was terrible at school, while he was the handsome top student. Before the high school entrance exam, he said, “You pig, with a brain like yours, don’t bother taking the exam. Go home and farm.” Stung by his words, she studied hard for three months and got into the same school as him. Whe 15.1kReads8.9Score1.6kShelves
46. 296 你 You Were a Beautiful Absurdity 你是人间荒唐一场 The Old Moon Is at Peace旧月安好Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The thing Lu Qingye wants most in this life is to one day drive the sickly Mu Jingchi to his grave! Theatrical young woman VS refined, wealthy tycoon. An alternate-history Republic of China setting 960Reads8.5Score104Shelves

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    The best coming-of-age story, bar none. [Laughs]

47. 297 小 Little Plum Blossom, Can I Kiss You Again Today? 小青梅，今天能不能也亲一下？ Strange Fruit奇异的果Modern Romance252k WordsCompleted [Blunt, goofy ray of sunshine × Scheming, tsundere fake tough guy] [Childhood sweethearts + Mutual devotion] When Lu Lin was a kid, he was such a menace that even dogs were afraid to wag their tails in front of him. But at some point, a soft little girl started following him around... along with her cat. Lin Yang trotted along behind Lu Lin every day. To his face, she called him “Boss” with the utmost enthusiasm, but really, she was just looking for free food and lodging. At first: “Boss, give m 19.8kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves
48. 298 小 My Childhood Sweetheart, My Forever 小青梅，余生是你 Orange Jelly橙色果冻Modern Romance534k WordsCompleted [An artistic childhood sweetheart × the childhood friend who dotes only on her] He laughs with her, plays with her, and does everything she loves. The aloof and reserved Bo Jinhan is cold to everyone, but gentle only with Bai Xingmi. “I only ever wanted to be with you, even when we were little.” “Then let's get married.” “Big brother, my childhood sweetheart, will you give me the rest of your life?” “My whole life is yours. I couldn't be happier!” 328Reads9.0Score102Shelves
49. 299 竹 The Childhood Sweetheart Raised by Her Best Friend Is Too Adorable 竹马养大的小青梅太可爱啦 Pupu's Moon浦浦的月亮Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts, super sweet, from childhood to adulthood] Jiang Siye, the kindergarten's little tyrant, finds a baby abandoned in a garbage heap. The little girl is sweet and soft, and her smile could melt anyone's heart. From then on, the arrogant little tyrant turns into her shadow. “My Rongrong and I are the best in the whole world!” “I'll only play house with Rongrong.” “Anyone who dares bully my Rongrong will get beaten to a pulp!” “If Rongrong so much as asks, I'll pluck the moon f 6.5kReads8.6Score577Shelves
50. 300 傅 President Fu’s Sweet, Milky Little Darling 傅总的奶味小娇包又甜又软 The Sky Is So Blue天好蓝啊Modern Romance361k WordsCompleted One-year-old Mu Xingran was fair-skinned, soft, and sweet. Two-year-old Mu Xingran was lively and adorable. Three-year-old Mu Xingran was a little mischief-maker. Sixteen-year-old Mu Xingran was young and innocent. Seventeen-year-old Mu Xingran was beginning to fall in love. At eighteen, Mu Xingran's charm was just beginning to bloom. But to Fu Yanci, whether she was one, two, seventeen, or eighteen, Mu Xingran was his, year after year, for all the years to come! 852Reads8.8Score107Shelves

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