A Clear-Headed Female Lead Who Does Not Love the Male Lead 女主人间清醒，不爱男主

1. 201 引 Luring Her into His Embrace 引她沉溺 Xiao Jin小今Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [Gentle, classically elegant dancer vs. distinguished young master of the capital] [Ex-husband's regret arc, male lead has loved her for years and steps in, happy ending] As the most beautiful star of the capital's song and dance troupe, Shen Yao has no shortage of male admirers, yet she has loved Wen Qi for years. During the year she was secretly married to Wen Qi, he was always unsmiling and reserved around her, and never appeared in public with her. She strictly observed the terms of their ag 5.1kReads9.3Score62114d adds
2. 202 小 The Little Secretary’s Rise to the Top: She Controls a Hundred Billion in Box Office Revenue 小秘书逆袭上位，手握千亿票房 Tasty Tangerine2024好吃的橘子2024Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted Xu Siyan is a secretary working for the overbearing CEO Ye Muchuan. Because she looks like the unattainable woman CEO Chen Yiheng has always longed for, the two of them each use their charms to win the other over, falling in love while both keeping secrets. Xu Siyan is delighted to go from a lowly secretary to a stand-in for his ideal woman. She wants Chen Yiheng’s money, his body, and his power! After all, money and power are the best supplements for a relationship. They’re incredibly nouri 15.9kReads9.3Score1.6k14d adds
3. 203 梦 The Red Tassel in My Dreams, Just Like the Old Days 梦里红缨似当年 Rattan-Woven Cat Head藤编猫头Ancient Romance6k WordsCompleted Red Tassels in Dreams, Just Like Back Then —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The first book features a female protagonist who gets revenge and ascends the throne with the help of the male protagonist, but doesn't love him. The second book features a female protagonist who is an ordinary person who is reborn and plans her own life. The third book features a female protagonist who becomes powerful on her own.

4. 204 他 The Herbs He Needed Me to Risk My Life For Were Tossed to Someone Else, While the Duke Treated Me Like His Most Precious Treasure 他要我命采的药，随手赏人，国公爷却把我捧在心尖 Rattan-Woven Cat Head藤编猫头Ancient Romance7k WordsCompleted The medicine he needed me to risk my life to gather was casually given away, while the Duke of Guo cherished me like a treasure —Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 205 父 The Night My Parents Died in a Car Crash, My Childhood Friend Celebrated with the Reborn Girl, and My Heart Died 父母车祸那晚，竹马陪重生女狂欢，我心死了 Rattan-Woven Cat Head藤编猫头10k WordsCompleted The night my parents died in a car accident, my childhood sweetheart celebrated with the reborn girl. My heart died that night —Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 206 傅 President Fu, Your Wife Has Signed the Divorce Agreement 傅总，夫人已签离婚协议 Yunduan Qiqi云端七七Modern Romance359k WordsCompleted [Heartbreakingly tragic + intensely satisfying + stand-in + contract marriage + groveling pursuit of his wife] Powerful CEO of a wealthy family × coldhearted designer who has shut her heart away After three years of marriage, Lin Xi is Fu Hanzhou's most dutiful ornament and his beloved's personal blood bank. On the night she miscarries, he coldly signs the papers. “You're not worthy of bearing my child.” The day her heart dies, she leaves a blood-written note saying, “May we never meet again,” 5.7kReads—Score27914d adds

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   This one! Highly recommended! Incredibly angsty! A love-hate relationship between a domineering CEO and a stoic designer, a classic tale of relentless pursuit and revenge, a powerful female protagonist's cathartic experience, a story of awakening to reality, and the heroine's growth and revenge. Every chapter is suspenseful and full of twists and turns. The writing is concise and fast-paced. The heroine suffers at the beginning, but the male lead gets utterly tormented later on—it's incredibly satisfying! Read it with confidence!

7. 207 死 On the Eve of My Execution, I Finally Understood My Wife's Suicide Note 死刑前夜，我才读懂妻子的遗书 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊6k WordsCompleted The Night Before My Execution, I Finally Understood My Wife’s Suicide Note 61Reads—Score—14d adds

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   [Female Awakening, Scumbag's Retribution, Sweet and Healing] Married for seven years, he cheated on me three times. I tolerated the first time, I accepted the second, but the third time he brought someone else to our bed. On the day of the divorce, he didn't even try to stop me; he left more decisively than signing a lease. But eight months later, his mother suddenly passed away. He knelt before me, drunk, crying and begging me to remarry him. Looking at his swollen eyes, I remembered what each of my forgiveness over the past ten years had brought me. Then I made a decision that everyone said was "too cruel": I made him kneel, and turned to walk towards another person.

8. 208 他 The Day He Knelt Before Me, I Discovered His Secret 他跪在我面前那天，我发现了他的秘密 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊23k WordsCompleted The Day He Knelt Before Me, I Discovered His Secret 31Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 209 她 She Thought She Had Married for Love 她以为她嫁给了爱情 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊27k WordsCompleted She Thought She Had Married for Love 525Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 210 追 Eight Years of Chasing You: Please Sign Here 追妻八年，请签收 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊30k WordsCompleted Chasing My Wife for Eight Years: Please Sign Here 1.6kReads—Score—14d adds
11. 211 姐 I’m Done Putting Up with You, Sis 姐姐不奉陪了 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Marriage & Romance20k WordsCompleted I’m Done Putting Up With You, Sister 175Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 212 傲 The Proud Rich Heiress’s Husband-Chasing Road to Ruin 傲娇富婆的追夫火葬场 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊12k WordsCompleted The Tsundere Heiress’s Long Road to Winning Him Back 745Reads—Score414d adds
13. 213 合 Contract Moonlight 合约月光 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊12k WordsCompleted Contract Moonlight 503Reads—Score1014d adds
14. 214 婚 The Night Before My Wedding, I Flew a Thousand Miles to Find the Man Who Hated Me 婚礼前夜，我飞千里去找那个恨我的男人 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊11k WordsCompleted On the Eve of My Wedding, I Flew a Thousand Miles to Find the Man Who Hated Me 3.7kReads—Score—14d adds
15. 215 他 He Pulled Me Back from the Abyss 他从深渊拽回我 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊18k WordsCompleted He Pulled Me Back from the Abyss 20Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 216 消 The Woman Who Vanished for Three Years Shocked the World 消失三年的她，震惊了全世界 Bring Me a Vat of Luosifen来一缸螺蛳粉6k WordsCompleted She Disappeared for Three Years, Shocking the Whole World 77Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Looks good! 7

17. 217 死 I Came Back to Life After Three Years Dead, Shocking the Entire Internet 死了三年复活了，震惊全网 Bring Me a Vat of Luosifen来一缸螺蛳粉6k WordsCompleted Dead for Three Years, Then Back to Life, Shocking the Entire Internet 348Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 218 替 Married Off as a Substitute at Eighty: My Commander Husband Spoils Me to the Heavens 替嫁80：首长老公宠我上天了 Bring Me a Vat of Luosifen来一缸螺蛳粉Modern Romance6k WordsCompleted Substitute Bride of 1980: The Commander Dotes on Me Like I’m His Whole World 4.2kReads—Score6614d adds
19. 219 8 Eighty: After Leaving the Commander, I Dedicated Myself to the Motherland 80：放弃首长后，我献给了祖国 Bring Me a Vat of Luosifen来一缸螺蛳粉6k WordsCompleted 1980: After Giving Up the Commander, I Devoted Myself to My Country 154Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 220 重 Reborn in the Eighties: Commander Su, I Won’t Bother You Anymore 重生80：苏首长我不要纠缠你了 Bring Me a Vat of Luosifen来一缸螺蛳粉6k WordsCompleted Reborn in 1980: Commander Su, I Won’t Bother You Anymore 11Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 221 重 Reborn in the 80s: My Husband Loves His First Love, So I Don't Want Him Anymore 重生80：老公爱白月光，我不要了 Bring Me a Vat of Luosifen来一缸螺蛳粉Female-Channel Fanfiction6k WordsCompleted Reborn in the 80s: My Husband Loves His White Moonlight, So I Don't Want Him Anymore 259Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 222 重 Reborn in the 80s: My Husband and I Chose to Be Childfree, Yet He Had an Illegitimate Child 重生80：老公和我丁克，却有私生子 Bring Me a Vat of Luosifen来一缸螺蛳粉Modern Romance6k WordsCompleted Reborn in the 1980s: My Husband and I Agreed to Be Childfree, Yet He Has an Illegitimate Child 5Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 223 被 After a Mob Boss Forced Me to Love Him, I Started Seizing Power 被黑帮大佬强制爱后，我开始夺权 Someone in the Moonlit Night on the River江月夜中人Modern Romance338k WordsCompleted Mafia boss male lead × growth-oriented female lead (Transmigrates into a parallel universe in a foreign country + forced love + 8-year age gap + the male lead claims her by force at first, then the female lead seizes power) [Reader discretion: The male lead is crazy and cruel, and neither lead is a virgin.] Meng Ru went abroad to search for her relatives, but ended up in M Country in a parallel universe, where she met a man who seemed completely insane: Pana Li. Pana Li was convinced that Meng R 38Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead forces himself on the female lead in the early stages, but she later kills him and becomes the godmother of a gang.

24. 224 我 [Dream-Stealing Space] My Dreams Can Charm Girls 【偷梦空间】我的梦境能撩妹 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Urban678k WordsCompleted A feel-good urban story about the entertainment industry, with multiple heroines, celebrities, campus belles, and a touch of the surreal. The male lead obtains a Dream System that lets him enter other people’s dreams and plant whatever scenes and stories he wants. 7.5kReads7.4Score50814d adds

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    The female lead doesn't love the female supporting character, she only loves the male supporting character.

25. 225 真 The Live-Action Anime World 真人日漫界 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Sports252k WordsCompleted In the future, global attitudes toward marriage and relationships have become warped, and nobody gets married or has children. As a result, the population has plummeted, leaving only 120 million people worldwide. Eastland has 38 million survivors, its cities lie in decline, and human civilization stands on the brink of extinction. 466Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 226 我 I Become a Scoundrel in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils 我在天龙当曹贼 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Male-Channel Fanfiction264k WordsCompleted The male lead, Yin Qiancheng, worked himself to death in Shenzhen, then transmigrated into the world of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. He obtained a brain-development and dream-insertion System AI. To return to the future, he brought all the female leads of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, those beautiful older sisters, back to modern Shenzhen. 3.2kReads6.9Score13314d adds
27. 227 天 Living the High Life as a Young Master 天上人间当少爷 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Urban543k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 2.4kReads8.3Score11114d adds
28. 228 情 The Lover’s Desperate Exchange 情人绝望的交换 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Urban314k WordsCompleted In his previous life, Lin Xi watched his wife leave for a faraway place with their daughter, then saw his mistress jump off a bridge with her child in her arms. In utter despair, he jumped too. When he awoke, he had returned to the time just before starting university. Could he save both daughters this time? 571Reads8.1Score—14d adds
29. 229 契 Our Contract Marriage Is Over, but Uncle Gu Kneels and Begs Me to Stay 契约婚期已满，顾世叔跪求我别走 Spicy Rice Noodles麻辣卷粉Modern Romance350k WordsOngoing [Rags-to-riches heiress + powerful CEO has her back! Sweet, indulgent romance with a double-purity guarantee!] Marriage first, love later + seven-year age gap + no angst or frustration throughout Poor student Su He'an becomes a long-lost heiress overnight, only to be schemed against by her own grandfather and have the illegitimate son steal her family's power and fortune, leaving her to take the blame and face ruin. With nowhere else to turn, she signs a contract to marry Gu Zhixing, the richest —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead goes from a poor student to a long-lost heiress overnight, but she remains clear-headed and enters into a contractual marriage with the male lead, not loving him. The male lead eventually pursues her relentlessly and wins her heart. [Top Post][Top Post]

30. 230 女 Matriarchy: Resigning from the Golden Palace 女尊：辞金阙 Xie Yang谢央Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted He asked, “Does the Imperial Princess only make use of me? Is there not a trace of genuine feeling in her heart?” He said, “Your Highness, rest easy. Even if it costs me my life, I will bring Youzhou City back for you!” He said, “My wife, don’t frown. It’s only money. The He family will pay for it and help you unify the Nine Provinces.” He said, “Jiang Li, I already lost you once. This time, even if I die, I won’t let go of your hand.” They all asked her the same question: “Does Your Highness ha 8.5kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds

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    Men? Mere embellishments in a game of power struggles. Youzhou City can be abandoned, true feelings can be feigned, but the supreme throne cannot be relinquished. When her devoted husband offers his heart and life, asking, "Has the Princess ever loved you?" She grinds her fingertips over the jade seal, her voice both gentle and cold: "I love you the most." Yet, her eyes only ever reflect the mountains and rivers of the Nine Provinces.

31. 231 休 Hand Over the Divorce Papers 休书拿来 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Ancient Romance30k WordsCompleted Hand over the divorce papers. 87Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The Yong'an Marquis's mansion in Daliang was brightly decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers. Red silk stretched from the gate all the way to the main hall, and the dragon and phoenix candles crackled and popped. The congratulatory shouts of the guests could be heard clearly even through three courtyards. However, the atmosphere inside the bridal chamber was as cold as a frozen pond in the twelfth lunar month. The bridal veil had already been removed and tossed onto the dressing table. The bride, Shen Zhaoning, who should have been sitting demurely, was now sitting cross-legged on the edge of the canopy bed, idly tossing peanuts around. Her red veil was casually draped over the bed, her phoenix crown was askew, and the tassels of her golden hairpin were tangled in her hair, but she didn't bother to fix them. "Gurgle—" Her stomach growled for the third time.

32. 232 皇 The Empress Is Reborn 皇后娘娘重生了 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Ancient Romance33k WordsCompleted The Empress Has Been Reborn 357Reads—Score414d adds
33. 233 和 After the Mad Crown Prince Discovers the Divorce Agreement 和离书被疯批太子发现后 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊25k WordsCompleted After the Crazed Crown Prince Found the Divorce Agreement 444Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 234 摄 The Regent’s Beloved White Moonlight Took a Fall 摄政王白月光翻车了 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊12k WordsCompleted The Regent's White Moonlight Has Fallen from Grace 1.1kReads—Score1214d adds
35. 235 爬 After I Climbed into the Wrong Childhood Friend’s Bed 爬错竹马床后 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊16k WordsCompleted After I Climbed into the Wrong Childhood Friend's Bed 334Reads—Score1214d adds
36. 236 落 After Falling on Hard Times, My Rough Childhood Betrothed Blushed 落难后，糙汉童养夫他红了脸 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊16k WordsCompleted After Falling on Hard Times, My Rugged Childhood Betrothed Blushed 302Reads—Score—14d adds
37. 237 夫 The Madam’s Young Husband Has Come Calling 夫人的小老公已上门 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊27k WordsCompleted Madam's Little Young Husband Has Arrived 169Reads—Score414d adds
38. 238 她 She's So Hard to Win Over 她真难追 Crayon Xiao Qing蜡笔小卿Modern Romance226k WordsCompleted 1v2 + yandere corruption + the second male lead takes the lead + the third male lead fights tooth and nail for her + stealing someone else's girl + all the men are virgins + only the men suffer + female-dominant relationship A perfectly clearheaded heiress x a loyal dog who fights tooth and nail for her Male Lead 1: “She’s the girl I’ve followed for ten years, a fairy in this world. Even if she really is involved with another man, the name on the marriage certificate can only be mine, and it wil 36Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 239 道 My Dao Companion Ran Off, So I Rose to the Top with Our Child 道侣跑了，我靠娃走上巅峰 Qikeqk奇可qk8k WordsCompleted My Daoist partner ran away, so I reached the peak by raising a child 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Men aren't important; what matters in marriage is having a child.

40. 240 豪 Cast-Off Rich Wife? Sorry, She's a Beautiful Madwoman 豪门弃妇？抱歉，她是疯批美人 One Paycheck, One Hundred Trillion一薪一亿亿Modern Romance949k WordsOngoing [Pursuit of his wife + unhinged heroine + satisfying face-slapping + male rivals competing for her + revenge] This book is also known as Mr. Fu, Your Wife Is Acting Up Again. Three years into their marriage, Mo Lansheng suddenly discovered that her husband was keeping another woman on the side. An ex-girlfriend he still had a thing with, a first love he couldn't let go of, and a whole crowd of admirers. And she was nothing but a discarded rich man's wife in everyone else's eyes. But she wasn't d 23.1kReads8.4Score1.6k14d adds

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    The story revolves around a "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" scenario, featuring a crazy, highly intelligent, cunning, and ruthless female lead in a fierce and competitive arena.

41. 241 花 The Courtesan Is Reborn! The Bad Girl Takes Control of the Whole Game 花魁重生！坏女人掌控全场 Poker Wanderer扑克散人Ancient Romance475k WordsCompleted [This book has too few views and too few reviews, which is why its rating is so low! But if you give it a read, you’ll definitely say, “Now this is the good stuff!”] Rebirth + revenge on scumbags + one woman, multiple men + sweet-and-seductive contrast + no brainless decisions + an extremely satisfying ending In her previous life, she sold herself to a brothel for a scumbag, paving his way to success. In return, he strangled her with his own hands and desecrated her corpse with a bloody poem. S 866Reads8.2Score10814d adds

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    It's exceptionally good-looking, and the characters are clear-headed and intelligent. Those who enjoy historical romance novels should definitely check it out.

42. 242 二 My Second Husband Spoils Me Rotten: Growing Sweet Potatoes to Build a Fortune 二婚老公宠上天，种红薯发家致富 Tangerine Sand桔沙Modern Romance11k WordsCompleted My Second Husband Spoils Me Rotten: Growing Sweet Potatoes to Get Rich 38Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is lucid in her human form and doesn't love the male lead. She didn't love the crippled male lead before or after her rebirth. After her rebirth, the second male lead relentlessly pursues her, forcing the male lead to divorce the female lead in a chaotic situation. Who stopped the second male lead and the female lead from getting together later?

43. 243 围 Outside the Siege, Inside the Livestream 围城外，直播里 Xi Fengyue西枫月Modern Romance536k WordsCompleted [Urban] + [Marriage Story] + [Putting Scumbags in Their Place] + [Suspense] + [Two Female Leads] + [No Romance] Less than a month after we got married, my husband secretly sold the house my parents left me to pay for his younger brother's wedding! I turned to the livestream chatroom "Sister's Hideout" for help, only to uncover an old case involving a body dumped in the water three years ago. It turned out I wasn't his first wife, nor would I be his last target. He used marriage as bait, laying 10Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    New book. Released two days ago, don't let the low score fool you, it's incredibly good! A seriously underrated novel. It features two female leads, no romantic pairing, no female rivalry, positive values, and a focus on daughters. A very engaging urban ensemble piece. Using a live-streaming format, it unfolds a series of realistic romance and relationship stories, a slap-in-the-face urban divorce guide, and belongs to the female empowerment and support genre—a must-read for women!

44. 244 重 Reborn as an Empress, Your White Moonlight and Cinnabar Moles Are Fighting Again 重生女帝，您的白月光和朱砂痣又打起来了 Good Fortune in Chang'an长安见喜Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted The Reborn Empress: Your White Moonlight and Cinnabar Mark Are Fighting Again 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I'm dying of laughter!

45. 245 远 She Married Far Away With No Bride Price, and He'll Grind Her Down Sooner or Later 远嫁0彩礼，她迟早被磋磨死 Good Fortune in Chang'an长安见喜14k WordsCompleted She Married Far Away for No Dowry. They’ll Wear Her Down to Death Sooner or Later 6Reads—Score—14d adds
46. 246 庶 The Concubine's Sugar Art: One Spoonful of Frost and Snow Can Decide the World 庶女糖师：一勺霜雪定乾坤 Good Fortune in Chang'an长安见喜Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted The Concubine’s Sugar Artisan: One Spoonful of Frost and Snow Settles the World 1Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 247 公 My Company Laid Me Off, So I Worked Its CPU to a Meltdown 公司把我裁了，我把公司CPU干烧了 Good Fortune in Chang'an长安见喜11k WordsCompleted My Company Laid Me Off, So I Burned Out Its CPU 12Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 248 携 I Married a Down-and-Out Marquis With a Fortune in Tow, Then Took Over His Household and Went on a Rampage 携亿万家产嫁落魄侯爷，我反手整顿内宅杀疯了 Good Fortune in Chang'an长安见喜Ancient Romance7k WordsCompleted I Married a Down-and-Out Marquis with a Fortune Worth Billions. Then I Turned His Household Upside Down and Went on a Rampage 5Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 249 绝 A Desperate Five-Kill Victory! A Post-00s Prodigy Dominates Esports With a Brain Hack and Becomes a Legend at Worlds 绝境五杀！00后靠“大脑外挂”横扫电竞圈，S赛封神 Good Fortune in Chang'an长安见喜18k WordsCompleted Five Kills Against All Odds! A Gen Z Gamer Sweeps the Esports Scene with a Brainy Cheat Code and Becomes a Legend at Worlds 3Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 250 重 Reborn Four Times, I Set Fire to the Marquis's White Moonlight Trap 重生四次，我一把火烧了侯府的白月光陷阱 Good Fortune in Chang'an长安见喜Ancient Romance14k WordsCompleted Reborn four times, I set fire to the Marquis’s residence and its trap built around the beloved woman. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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