Modern Romance Novels 现代言情小说

1. 251 你 You Are the First Light of My Life 你是我最初的光 A-Jiang Ky阿酱KyModern Romance203k WordsCompleted She has eyes that can see into people's hearts, but she has never once opened them to him. Su Nian and Lu Jun have been married for three years. He is gentle, considerate, and seemingly beyond reproach. Until a bodyguard's words, “You're the second woman he brought home,” tear open a crack in their peaceful life. Using her mind-reading ability, she catches a glimpse of the truth: his first love, Chen Ruobai, who jumped to her death, and a past buried for four years. What she doesn't know is that 3Reads7.0Score792Shelves

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   Su Nian was born with the ability to see ghosts and read minds. For three years after her marriage, she trusted her husband Lu Jun wholeheartedly and never wanted to use her special abilities to pry into his heart. Until a bodyguard's unintentional whisper shattered her peaceful married life, making her realize that she was not the first woman Lu Jun had brought home.

2. 252 公 Turning the Tables in the Civil Service Exam: Climbing the Ladder from the Interview Onward 公考逆袭：从面试开始一路攀登 Yuanming Xiaoyang元明小阳Urban3.3M WordsOngoing People's affections are as thin as paper, and the world changes like a new chess game with every turn. Li Xiuyuan starts at the grassroots level, driven by a desire to get ahead. He takes one steady step after another, climbing higher with every move! 746.8kReads9.2Score60.3kShelves
3. 253 相 On Our Blind Date, the Heir to a Wealthy Family Took Me to Register Our Marriage 相亲当天，豪门继承人拉着我领证 Gu Lingfei古凌菲Modern Romance5.9M WordsOngoing [Sweet romance + Marriage Before Love + male lead pretends to be a pig to eat the tiger] On the day of her blind date, Hai Tong impulsively married a stranger. She thought married life would be ordinary and built on mutual respect. Instead, her new husband turned out to be a clingy human piece of glue. What surprised her most was that whenever she ran into trouble, he would step in and resolve everything with ease. Whenever she asked about it, he always said he was just lucky, until one day she 173.9kReads9.5Score6.7kShelves
4. 254 我 My 26-Year-Old Female Tenant 我的26岁女房客 Super Big Tank Kobe超级大坦克科比Urban2.1M WordsCompleted After a wild night at a bar, a beautiful woman pinned him with a paternity claim, and the down-and-out young man suddenly became a father. As if things weren't bad enough, the owner of his rented home changed, and he was about to be kicked out. But his new landlady was beautiful! Should he ask to share the place? She coolly gave him a single word: “Get out!” A romantic entanglement sparked by a housing problem. 120kReads9.7Score13.9kShelves

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   "Zhaoyang, I'm pregnant." I was stunned for a moment, then glared at her and said, "Go find the person who got you pregnant! Why are you calling me to ask me out?" "I've only slept with one man this past year, who else would I go to?"

5. 255 女 The Goddess’s Close-Protection Guard 女神的近身护卫 Fat Eggplant肥茄子Urban4.9M WordsCompleted After an “accident,” Xiao Zheng is pursued and pressured into marriage by the icy female CEO who everyone knows. He also smoothly joins Xin’ao Corporation, nicknamed the “Kingdom of Women,” and begins an exciting life surrounded by all kinds of beautiful women. The icy goddess, the fierce tigress, the gentle female boss, the playful student… Hey! I’m a married man! Show some respect! A friendly tip: This book is hilarious and action-packed, with the occasional heartwarming moment. It’s suitable 19.2kReads9.1Score1.8kShelves
6. 256 情 The Sins of Love: The Past Is but Smoke 情罪：往事不如烟 Three Surprises, Fatty Master三惊胖爷Urban540k WordsCompleted A work of realistic fiction about life in a Shenzhen factory. After celebrating his birthday in a faraway city, the protagonist, Qing Sheng, encounters all kinds of lives and comes to understand more deeply that the world is not simply black and white. Many people are searching for a third bank of the river. 198Reads9.0Score101Shelves
7. 257 桃 King of Peach Blossom Island 桃花岛上我称王 Li Sanshan李三善Rural Life2.9M WordsOngoing Orphan Cao Jianping, a retired Marine, accidentally arrives on a deserted island while traveling. It is practically a paradise! From then on, his life is on easy mode, bringing him wealth and luxury! 13.5kReads7.9Score518Shelves

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8. 258 熟 A Mature Couple (Originally Titled: Thirty Like a Wolf, Forty Like a Tiger) 熟龄夫妻（原名：三十如狼，四十如虎） Wang Ziqun王子群Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted Twenty years ago, when Yang Cuiling left her family in Huluwan to marry into the Wang family in Caiyuan, she never imagined that she would one day become involved with a man other than her husband, Deng Jinzhu. She still believed what the older generation always said: marry a chicken and follow the chicken, marry a dog and follow the dog; marry a carrying pole and hold on to it. Through all the ups and downs, warmth and cold, bitterness and sweetness of life, you simply stay with him. But a seri 5.6kReads9.3Score460Shelves
9. 259 乡 A Strange Spring Outing in the Countryside 乡村奇踏青遇记 Bamboo Wishes You Well竹你Urban2.0M WordsOngoing One village, different families, all kinds of people. Strange stories, extraordinary lives. Join us as we enter a very different world of rural life. Don’t miss it. 61Reads6.5Score105Shelves
10. 260 新 Newlywed Diary 新婚日记 Su Jingchu苏静初Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted Ruan Chen, whose parents divorced when she was young, has always lived alone. She hopes to have a child soon and build a new family of her own. She eagerly goes on blind dates, looking for a healthy man with good features to marry, and less than two months later, she marries Zhao Tianjing, a nerdy IT professional who returned from overseas and whom she met on a blind date. After the wedding, eager to get pregnant, Ruan Chen scours every source for strange folk remedies and bizarre methods, enthu 125Reads9.2Score—Shelves
11. 261 最 The Best Lyricist 最佳词作 Kong Liu空留Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] One is a heroine, the other a pampered youngest son who’s always smiling. They work together seamlessly to resolve an unexpected crisis the first time they meet. The second time, she warns her younger cousin not to fall for someone like him. Then comes the Nth meeting, and with it, a lifetime together. 24.4kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
12. 262 木 Even Carpenters Attract Romance 木匠也招桃花 Bamboo Wishes You Well竹你Urban690k WordsCompleted Cao Tianming, a village orphan and young carpenter, unexpectedly obtains The Heavenly Book of Lu Ban and masters Lu Ban’s secret arts. From then on, he has more money than he can spend and beautiful women all around him! He throws money around by day and parties every night! 91Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 263 村 Village Uproar 村闹 Calm Dumpling冷静的饺子Urban2.2M WordsOngoing Synopsis: [Rural Life + Miracle Doctor + Feel-Good Power Fantasy] Betrayed by someone, Jiang Xiaochuan went to their home for revenge, only to be beaten half to death. By a twist of fate, he gained a mysterious inheritance! From then on, he defied fate, put every doubter in their place, and steadily climbed to the top... 2.8kReads9.0Score403Shelves
14. 264 乡 The Invincible Little Farmer of the Countryside 乡村无敌小农民 Shangguan Xuanjiang上官玄疆Urban1.2M WordsOngoing Cao Xiaofeng, an orphan from Niuhuang Village, endured endless bullying before going to his grandfather's grave to pour out his heart. His tears fell on a miraculous spirit stone, which granted him extraordinary powers. From then on, his life became a spectacular success! 91Reads6.2Score—Shelves
15. 265 倒 Five Years of Throwing Herself at Him: After Their Divorce, Her Ex-Husband Becomes Obsessed with Love 倒贴五年，离婚后前夫成恋爱脑 Lin He'an林禾安Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted to each other + He must win her back + Rekindled romance] [A dazzling beauty vs. an emotionally distant, icy traffic cop] The thing Jiang Zhi regrets most in her life is getting involved with Cheng Yuzhao, the icy traffic cop. She pursued him for three years and was married to him for two. She thought she had warmed a heart of stone, but it turned out she'd made no headway at all. Her mother-in-law looked down on her, her husband was cold, and his fragile “first love” kep 2.9kReads6.2Score877Shelves

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    "Five Years of Devotion: My Ex-Husband Becomes Love-Obsessed After the Divorce" is a super good read! The "chasing-back-to-the-wife" trope and the reconciliation theme make it endlessly entertaining. Highly recommended!

16. 266 我 My Mother and I Are Both Remarried 我和我妈，都是二婚 Firepit Baby火塘宝宝Modern Romance485k WordsCompleted When my mom was young, my dad tricked her into coming all the way from afar to be his second wife. Before she knew it, she'd become the stepmother of a brother and sister. After having a child of her own, my mom realized that my dad didn't cherish her as much as she'd thought. But by then, she couldn't escape. Being a stepmother was hard, and my mom had to use all her wits to contend with a big family. To secure her place in the household, she even brought over her own niece to marry her stepson 5.4kReads9.1Score604Shelves
17. 267 我 My Dongguan Dream: Sister Mei 我的东莞梦：媚姐 Zeng Yi曾呓Urban2.4M WordsOngoing Sister Mei's advice to me: The women at entertainment venues are just for looking. Don't get serious with them. Sister Mei also said: Don't get any ideas about me, either. [A story about working for a living, perhaps with a little of me, you, and him in it.] 197.5kReads8.9Score9.8kShelves

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18. 268 无 The Carefree Teahouse (Complete in Two Volumes) 无忧茶馆（全二册） Tan Yimu谭以牧Eastern Fantasy391k WordsCompleted A richly atmospheric, fantastical and romantic tale where the fates of humans and demons converge amid the bustle of everyday life. Rumors of demons often emerge from the Wuyou Teahouse by the Qutan River in Wuyou City, Zhaoguo. People say that after nightfall, mournful sobs and whispered conversations drift out of the teahouse. As a result, business is poor and it barely stays afloat. Five hundred years ago, Gao He unwittingly made a wager with the demon-hunting sorcerer Qiu Guan. Ever since, 1.1kReads9.0Score219Shelves
19. 269 娇 Sweet Kisses! When the Little Beauty Cries, Mr. Xu Coaxes Her Tenderly 娇吻！小美人一哭，徐总宠溺轻哄 Yu Zhiyao郁知杳Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted [Complete] Hong Kong capitalist × radiant little fairy After marriage, fall in love with a tycoon Six years older Dual POV, marriage first and love later - At 22, Feng Qiu is welcomed back into a wealthy family and married off as a pawn in a political alliance to Xu Qing, heir to the top-tier Xu family. Born in Berlin and raised in Hong Kong, Xu Qing holds a position of power and is distant and aloof. Before the wedding, Feng Qiu expects their married life to be dull and uneventful, with the two 5.6kReads9.1Score402Shelves

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    [Sparrow's Diary][Sparrow's Diary][Sparrow's Diary] They're already married right at the beginning! The male lead is a Hong Kong tycoon from a very wealthy family, and the female lead is a socialite from mainland China. Both of them are very affectionate and know how to pamper each other. The female lead calls the male lead "Little Xu Baby"! One morning, while the female lead was still asleep, the male lead's mother came to visit. When the mother went to wake the female lead, she thought it was her husband and hugged and kissed him! Hahaha, it's so good...

20. 270 艳 Jade of Passion 艳玉 Old Gu Isn't the Sixth老古不是老六Urban182k WordsCompleted In the 1980s, Qiu Yuyu, a beautiful young woman from a mountain village, entered city life by chance and embarked on a career in government. But she soon became trapped in a mire of worldly entanglements and twisted romances, unable to pull herself free… The men and women in this story are not bad at heart, and they all had their original ideals. But they could not resist the temptations of worldly desires, and strayed further and further from their paths. In the end, none could avoid the danger 1.1kReads6.8Score153Shelves

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    The romance of an old cow and tender grass, a hallmark of that era.

21. 271 薾 The Season of Er’er 薾薾时节 Lala from the Corner旮旯角的拉拉Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted CEO × College Student | Age Gap | Foster Care | Secret Crush | Older Man, Younger Wife He is twelve years older than her, the feared “Mr. Jie” of Yancheng’s business world: cold, sharp-tongued, and heartless. She is just a little ray of sunshine living under his roof. She doesn’t dare tell him that the moment they reunited during her high school entrance exams, a little tree began to sprout in her heart. A wily older fox raises a younger one, and the younger fox sets out to win his heart. He lay 3kReads8.8Score233Shelves

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    I finished reading it, and it was very good. I didn't understand it at first, but after finishing another novel, I came back to it and found it getting better and better.

22. 272 不 Getting Something for Nothing 不捞而获 Write a Happy Name写乐名字Modern Romance80k WordsOngoing When 36-year-old divorced “ordinary gold digger” Sun Xiao decides to use a zero-cost “karate” playbook to extract resources from worthwhile men, she must remain coldly rational as she carefully screens each target. Otherwise, her six-million-yuan safety net will eventually run dry. Meanwhile, a deadly game far beyond the limits of her understanding is quietly closing in on the everyday life she thinks is safe: a counter-harvest orchestrated by a true high-level predator. 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's chilling to watch! The female lead's every action revolves around self-interest; she forces herself to detach from emotions to uphold her plan and protect her 6 million yuan safety net. Little did she know, an unseen battle against her had already begun.

23. 273 危 Dangerous Angling 危险垂钓 Qilin Drunkard祁临酒鬼Modern Romance352k WordsCompleted [Two men, one woman love triangle + canary escapes + wealthy family power struggle + salvation + mutual devotion] [Defiant, stubborn canary × CEO who's roguishly handsome on the outside, but thoughtful and tender underneath] For money, Cheng Yu's father packaged her up and sent her to Zhou Jin's bed. She was forced to become the ruthless young heir's canary, or rather... his plaything. She tried everything she could to escape. 587Reads9.3Score103Shelves

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    Highly recommend these two contemporary urban romance novels!! Independent and clear-headed female leads and incredibly devoted male leads—the characters are captivating, definitely worth reading! 🥳🥳🥳🥳

24. 274 半 Half-Summer Blossoms, Half-Summer Sorrow 半夏花开半夏殇 Ouyang Three Years Old欧阳三岁Modern Romance6.6M WordsOngoing Xu Xiruo had given Gao Jinzhi her whole heart, yet in the end she still wound up giving up half her life for someone else. Later, whenever she heard the name Gao Jinzhi, her heart remained as still as water, not stirring in the slightest. 6Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    This is a contemporary romance novel you absolutely cannot miss! A youth and campus story, this tale is actually based on the real-life experience of the author's closest friend. The purpose of publishing it is to warn young women: when your friends and family don't approve of your chosen partner, don't be stubborn; learn to let go. Because some relationships, by the time you realize it, you've already lost half your life. Don't let the author's newcomer fool you; the content is unique.

25. 275 原 So You’ve Been Here All Along 原来你一直都在这 Tang Tang de Pang Pang唐唐de胖胖34k WordsCompleted So you were here all along 172Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Fifteen years of unrequited love, three years of an empty marriage. Qin Zheng finally decided to end this one-sided drama. The moment the divorce papers were sent out, the man who had been cold to her for three years finally teared up for the first time. He said he didn't love her, yet he held on tightly as she turned away; he called it a transaction, yet he had hidden his true feelings for far too long without her knowing.

26. 276 丧 Three Years a Widow, Now the Capital's Big Shot Won't Let Go of My Waist 丧夫三年，被京圈大佬黏断腰 Zhao Shenshenkoala赵深深koalaModern Romance919k WordsCompleted [Forced love + sizzling chemistry and an addictive “Stockholm romance” + one-on-one, both leads devoted only to each other, sweet pampering] (Fictional setting) Hero: A ruthless mercenary boss in a suit, the uncrowned king of the Middle East, and a malignant narcissist with NPD. After engineering their reunion, he and the heroine go on a blind date, marry in a whirlwind, divorce, then remarry. Heroine: A gentle but resilient girl, like a little white flower. The child is the hero’s. On her 501 30Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    This is a modern romance novel about a love affair reminiscent of Stockholm syndrome. The male protagonist gradually lures the female protagonist into his identity, then locks her inside that identity, imprisoning her for life.

27. 277 情 How Deep Is Love? Long Time No See 情深深几许之好久不见 February Huang Rong二月黄蓉Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted Powerful man humbled + reunion after years apart + yandere Su Mian once thought she was the one who could make Shen Yanshen stop in his tracks. Back then, he was the heir to a wealthy family, aloof and refined, with no room in his eyes for anyone. She was just an ordinary college student who charged into his world with nothing but reckless courage, naively believing that love could overcome anything. It was only when she caught him kissing his well-matched fiancée and was handed a cold “breakup 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The separation wasn't just a misunderstanding; it was also due to immense pressure from the family and the male protagonist's stubbornness. Even after their reunion, the male protagonist lowered his stance and showered the female protagonist with gifts, but he still couldn't win her over. If you enjoy stories about power struggles and wealthy families, you might want to check out this book.

28. 278 缘 Fate, That Sort of Thing 缘分，这个东西 Read and Write读和写Modern Romance353k WordsCompleted In Qiqi’s dreams, a man from the Qing dynasty always appears, walking toward her through the light. When she was young, her grandmother told her that he was someone destined to be with her in a past life, a remnant in her consciousness appearing in her dreams to remind her not to forget him. Qiqi believed it, and spent her whole life searching for this fated man. Because of him, she let the years slip by and was left covered in scars. Because of him, she was misled by fate and lost her whole lif 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I saw ghosts as a child, and later encountered an inexplicable event, so I firmly believe that humans are not the only beings, and I deeply believe in the cycle of reincarnation. "Fate, This Thing" narrates the process of a person sowing seeds and reaping fruits through countless lifetimes in the six realms of reincarnation. It consists of four volumes. Volume Three narrates the lives of the protagonist, Qi Qi, shaped by her past lives. It focuses on reality. Volume One narrates Qi Qi's experiences in the underworld after her death. It's a fantasy/mythological story. The real fun begins when you reach Volume Three. Some of the names from Volume One will appear in other volumes.

29. 279 禁 Is the Chaste Crown Prince Hard to Woo? One Wrong Flirt, and He's Blushing Hot Every Night 禁欲太子爷难追？错撩后夜夜红温 Nine-Nine, Hard to Return九九难归Modern Romance392k WordsCompleted [Wrong-Bed Mix-Up + Obsessive Tycoon + Healing Romance + Face-Slapping the Scumbags] [Character Setup: A timid, flirtatious, scene-stealing heroine × a cool, calculating, all-powerful male lead] To save her mother and younger brother, Shen Zhi obediently becomes Gu Chengyu’s mistress, always ready when he calls and giving every performance her all. One drunken night, she follows the room key to her rendezvous. Only after an unforgettable night does she realize she’s slept with the wrong man! The 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Who could resist Chen Xianzhi, the seemingly cold and ruthless heir of a wealthy family, yet secretly doting and obsessive towards his wife? The entire city fears him; rumors say he drove his ex-fiancée insane, his ruthless methods deterring anyone from approaching. Only Shen Zhi, who mistakenly slept with him, shatters all his pretenses. Upon first meeting the female lead, she frantically begs for forgiveness and tries to distance herself. He outwardly agrees with indifference, but a fierce possessiveness grows within him. He meticulously sets traps to ensnare her, his aloof exterior crumbling, his passionate embrace igniting nights for her. The contrast between his obsessive tenderness and his unwavering affection is simply breathtaking.

30. 280 春 Where the Spring Tide Rises, Falling Blossoms Fly 春潮起处落花飞 I Am a Spark我是星火Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Urban Life + Countryside + Campus + Period Setting + Modern Romance + Childhood Sweethearts + Family + Marriage and Romance + Youthful Inspiration + Strong Female Lead + Building Wealth] Love and hate flow east with the river; partings and reunions scatter like falling flowers. Ice and fire, blood and tears, humiliation and glory, failure and success: every flavor of life can be found in "Where the Spring Tide Rises, Falling Flowers Fly"... Set from the 1970s through the turn of the century, ag 9Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    A realistic and relatable period novel, beautifully written, without any system or time travel elements. This book encompasses elements of rural life, urban daily life, campus life, romance, marriage, and family. It primarily depicts the love, hate, entrepreneurship, and success stories of Mu Chunhua, Cao Qiushi, Su Na, Zhu Zi, and others during the turbulent period of reform and opening up from the 1970s to the turn of the century. It's a realistic and relatable period novel, beautifully written, without any system or time travel elements. The book contains passionate and tender love, as well as ruthless hatred and betrayal; love and hate intertwine, affection and enmity are entangled. There is joy and pain, happiness and sorrow, tears and sweat, smiles, flowers and applause, the joy of success and the pain of failure. Love and hate flow like water, separation and reunion, joy and sorrow fall like petals. Ice and fire, blood and tears, humiliation and glory, failure and success—all the flavors of life are contained in "Where the Spring Tide Rises, Petals Fall"...

31. 281 一 A Leaf Knows Autumn: Mr. Lu's Little Miss Qiu 一叶知秋：陆先生的秋小妞 Shadows of Autumn on the River江涵秋影Modern Romance429k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Beijing’s powerful heir vs. Beijing’s princess] [Childhood sweethearts] [Both leads are devoted only to each other] [Four couples] [Strong male and female leads] [Life is bitter, but the story is sweet] [Seasoned readers, beware] [If it’s not your thing, please move along] The Lu family is Kyoto’s most powerful clan, but its future heir is not one of their own descendants. It is a girl who was raised in the Lu household: Ye Jingqiu. Three years ago, at Ye Jingqiu’s coming-of-age cere 1.6kReads9.2Score191Shelves

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    Character traits: 1. A naive beauty and a cunning professor (age gap); 2. A princess from the Beijing elite circle and a prince from the Beijing elite circle (childhood sweethearts). Both books are super sweet, and the secondary couple also has a very interesting story.

32. 282 退 The Retired Soldier King and His Sweet Southern Girl 退役兵王糙汉与南方娇软妹子 Bai Zhe白柘Modern Romance100k WordsCompleted (Mutually faithful, one-on-one romance: a rugged former special forces soldier and a sweet, gentle girl from the south) Cheng Ye was once the king of the special forces. He was wild-looking and lived a rough, carefree life. After leaving the military, he started a renovation crew. Ruan Ruan was just like her name: sweet-looking and gentle by nature. What kind of story will unfold when a soft-spoken southern girl meets a rough northern man? Former Special Forces Soldier × Heiress to a Pastry-Ma 278Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Modern romance, a heartwarming, light, and refreshing sweet story.

33. 283 嫁 Marrying Mr. Yu 嫁给喻先生 Da Er Lin达尔林Modern Romance376k WordsCompleted [The print edition of the same name is now available / The short drama of the same name is now streaming] [Cheerful artist vs. aloof, calculating professor] [Age gap + marriage before love + sweet romance + long-planned courtship + slow-burn love] Shi Sheng and Yu Wenzhou met on a blind date. But even on their wedding day, she still couldn't figure out what Yu Wenzhou saw in her. Since they didn't have much of a romantic foundation, Shi Sheng thought it would be good enough if they could at leas 33.7kReads9.4Score3.4kShelves
34. 284 她 The Day She Finally Gave In, He Went Completely Mad 她认怂那天，他彻底的疯了 Spinning Around, Raising a Cat旋转养只猫Modern Romance297k WordsCompleted The three worst years of Lin Wan's life were all thanks to Gu Chenzhou. She had seen him treat others with tenderness, lose control over his unrequited love, and wound her at every turn with his cold words. She once thought that if she held on a little longer, was a little more sensible, and obeyed him a little more, she could eventually warm his heart. But then she understood: Someone who doesn't love you will even begrudge you your tears. So she gave up. She stopped arguing. She stopped making 40Reads—Score129Shelves

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    This is a novel about misplaced affections. The protagonist is meticulous and quietly covers for everyone, but his good intentions are completely rejected and hurtful. After regaining his senses, he cuts his losses and leaves decisively. You'll regret not reading it.

35. 285 雪 Snow-Stained Longing 雪染为念 First Bud 1984初蕾1984Modern Romance165k WordsCompleted [A reunion only to say goodbye? A star-crossed love blooms in the snowy borderlands] [Battle-hardened border guard and aid-work doctor + reunion after a long separation + rekindled love + defending the borderlands] A friendly note: This story moves between two periods of time, told in alternating sections. “The border is too harsh. Don't come after me...” “Wei Yunzhou, if you dare marry me, I'll dare say yes!” Jiang Zhiyue said, her eyes red with tears. Two years later, she found him again at th 2.7kReads9.3Score262Shelves

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    A broken mirror is mended! He said, "Don't chase me," and she traveled thousands of miles to find him in the snow-capped mountains. He suffered a severe injury and had his limbs amputated, but she protected him with her life. The snowy plateau witnessed not only love, but also the most fervent sense of responsibility to family and country.

36. 286 喂 Hey, Sis, Wait for Me! 喂！姐姐，等等我 Fish Goose Luoluo鱼鹅洛洛Modern Romance130k WordsOngoing [Childhood Friends x Online Romance with Secret Identities] Perhaps it was sharing. Perhaps it was companionship. Lin Zixuan found it hard to define what she felt for this online friend. He had simply happened to appear just before she went abroad, and stayed with her through so much, helping her get through it all. With a screen between them, they were free of the shackles of their real-life identities. She depended on him, or was it her? Without the screen between them, and with the added weig 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts and neighbors. Due to some events, the male lead left and they were separated for seven years. I won't spoil the reason, but you should have an omniscient perspective when reading the story. The story starts from their reunion and is written at a fast pace. The younger brother's favoritism is all given to the female lead. It's really good.

37. 287 祝 May You Sleep Soundly Every Night 祝你夜夜安眠 A Long En阿胧恩Modern Romance486k WordsCompleted [Secret marriage + clear-headed divorce + hidden identity revealed in a wealthy family + desperate attempts to win her back + settling accounts by the rules] For three years, Wen Shiwei was Zhou Yanjing’s secret wife, always treated as a stand-in for his white moonlight, a tame, harmless canary kept at his side. Until one rainy night, she left behind her wedding ring and divorce papers, saying only: “Mr. Zhou, I hope you sleep soundly every night from now on.” Everyone thought that once she 53Reads5.4Score114Shelves

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    Fans of stories featuring strong female protagonists experiencing a breakthrough shouldn't miss this! In the early episodes, the female lead is gentle and forbearing, managing her life impeccably and content to remain in her own little world. However, after realizing she's merely a substitute, she doesn't cry or whine; instead, she calmly retracts all her efforts and gradually severs all ties with the male lead. The later reversal of her identity was absolutely stunning—her powerful presence was captivating, and it was incredibly satisfying to read!

38. 288 一 A Spring Rainy Night Like the Sound of Mountains 一夜春雨似山鸣 Sixteen Kaka十六卡卡Modern Romance238k WordsOngoing [A devoted, restrained media mogul vs. a cool, distant career queen] [Fated connection | Emotional growth | Love that grows over time | A slow and steady romance | Sweet yet heartbreaking | A realistic slow burn] A year ago, two people who had each lost the one they loved met by chance in the drizzle after a funeral. He saw the desolate fragments in her eyes. She saw the icy lake in his. A borrowed flame warmed them for a brief moment. She thought it was nothing more than a fleeting encounter 90Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    At the funeral, he borrowed a light on a rainy night. A year later, they met again at work. He kept his feelings to himself and gradually approached her, creating a tense atmosphere!

39. 289 冰 Ice Locks the Warm Sun 冰锁暖阳 Qing Qian AK清浅AKModern Romance137k WordsOngoing Amid the heavy snow in Harbin, Su Li dragged her suitcase straight into Lu Zheng’s life. This taciturn, hard-edged Northeastern man would stand in front of her when she was being followed, cling to her leg like a sloth to protect her on the ski slopes, and grip her hand when she was drunk as he promised, “From now on, no one will ever bully you.” But her parents’ disapproval, her grandfather’s objections, the tangled web of relationships in the Lu family, and all the practical problems standing —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is truly addictive! The male lead seems cold, but he gives all his tenderness to the female lead. After a year apart, they meet again; he's down on his luck, but she resolutely walks towards him. The emotions are delicate and not melodramatic; the reconciliation is portrayed very realistically. It's both heartwarming and tear-jerking. ⚡️

40. 290 职 The Cunning Woman at Work 职场心机女 Cloud Sea Chapter云海章Modern Romance136k WordsOngoing Born in the countryside, Jiang Xiaoyan enters the workforce after graduating from college. She stumbles through one setback after another, facing rejection wherever she goes. One night, she gets drunk and a kind stranger arranges for her to spend the night at a hotel. But she goes into the wrong room and spends the night with a man she doesn't know. She falls in love, marries into a wealthy family, and, in a dramatic twist, her best friend becomes her mother-in-law. From then on, she defies fate 113Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A particularly good contemporary romance novel; you won't be able to put it down once you start reading.

41. 291 疯 The Crazy Gu Shao: What's Wrong with Stealing My Brother's Wife? 疯批顾少：抢兄弟老婆怎么了？ Daydreaming Brick Expert白日梦砖家Modern Romance288k WordsOngoing [Possessive romance + powerful man bows his head + pregnant heroine runs away + groveling pursuit + campus + showbiz + female growth + both leads have clean pasts + not a formulaic story] (The rating is low because the book just started getting rated. Everyone who's read it says it's great! (*¯︶¯*)) Blurb: The thing Gu Sihan regrets most in his life is sleeping with his friend's woman! That Tang Mingyue he calls "a silly, delicate, disgusting little thing"! At first, he thought it was just an ac 21Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    Campus + Entertainment Industry!!! The male lead directly steals his brother's wife, forcibly taking her away – the premise is incredibly captivating!! The female lead is intelligent and clear-headed, and the powerful male lead goes from arrogant to humbly begging for her love!!!

42. 292 嫂 My Sister-in-Law's Youth 嫂子的青春 Happy Painting开心的画Urban158k WordsCompleted Su Pingping had a happy, loving family, but after her husband died, everything changed dramatically. Having endured the hardships of life and the confusion of love, her attitude toward romance gradually... 4.1kReads6.4Score327Shelves

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    My sister-in-law's love story has been full of ups and downs!

43. 293 渣 The Bad Girl Won't Redeem Herself 渣女不洗白 Nian Lianqiu念莲秋Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted Whose youth is free of scars? Who hasn’t smiled while crying inside? But flowers bloom beyond the mountain, and beautiful scenery stretches beyond every hurdle! Life is precious, so don’t waste it! To those of us who never got to be young properly back then! “Why are you here?” “Because I know my girl wants to try flying. And I want her to know that I’ve never been a cage keeping her from spreading her wings. I’m the tree she can always come home to, the safe harbor where she can rest, and the p 152Reads8.4Score—Shelves
44. 294 我 The Years I Spent with You 我陪你的那些年 Mo Xiaoxi末小夕Modern Romance282k WordsCompleted Chen Jia’er studied in Z City and chose to stay there after graduation. Cheng Ye, who grew up in W City, started a business in neighboring Z City. Though they had no reason to cross paths, fate brought them together, and they fell in love. Their relationship had neither the world’s blessing nor even the protection of moral boundaries. It nourished Chen Jia’er, but it also destroyed her. She saw herself at her most radiant, and she also saw herself wasting away in the mire. Cheng Ye’s pride when 120Reads—Score—Shelves

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    What would you do if you encountered a relationship that wasn't accepted by society?

45. 295 离 After the Divorce 离婚之后 Nian Lianqiu念莲秋Modern Romance503k WordsCompleted [An animated series based on this book is coming soon. If you enjoy Qiuqiu's work, please keep an eye out for it!] This story tackles a subject close to real life, one I've always wanted to write about but never dared to. After writing a few feel-good power fantasies, I found myself returning to this subject, with an even stronger urge to express what I wanted to say. And so this book was born… Yang Zhixuan was a full-time homemaker who was divorced after fifteen years of marriage. On a snowy ni 10.5kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves
46. 296 错 Mistaking Her for His White Moonlight, the CEO Begs for Forgiveness 错认白月光总裁求原谅 Double Milk, Double Sugar双奶双糖Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted (Completed) [Kindhearted, resilient heroine + aloof, self-controlled hero + groveling pursuit + angst before sweetness] Six years ago, Lin Xi witnessed her best friend Song Shan betray her with her boyfriend on her birthday. After getting drunk, she spent one reckless night with Gu Zeyuan, CEO of the Gu Group, and left behind the keepsake her father had given her. Six years later, she returned with her child to save her sick mother. But when she joined the Gu Group, she was shocked to discover t —Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    The adorable baby is the ultimate boss! The female lead's identity is stolen by her best friend, and six years later, the adorable baby teaches the CEO how to win back his wife. The iconic "buy tiramisu" scene is so sweet it'll make your throat ache. You absolutely have to watch it.

47. 297 水 When the Time Is Right, We Fall in Love 水到渠成时，我们相爱 Yellow Wine Doesn't Get You Drunk黄酒不醉Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted Doctor × Journalist: Rekindled love, angst first and sweetness later. Read without worry. We were in love for six years, apart for three. Now that we’ve met again, I still love you, but do you still love me? I was the one who walked away first. What right do I have to ask if you still have feelings for me? Movie star × Gallery worker: A love that goes unnoticed, taking the long way around. Through all the ups and downs of the entertainment industry, my unrequited love went nowhere. Once everythi 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Lu Yanchen and Gui Xiao reunite after ten years apart. The tough guy is only gentle to the female lead. The sense of destiny between them is overwhelming. It's a story of heartbreak followed by sweetness that's incredibly addictive.

48. 298 姐 Sis, Your Husband Can't Perform? Divorce Him and Let Me Support You 姐姐，你老公不行？离了你养我呗 Bi Shenghua毕笙花Modern Romance254k WordsOngoing [She Escapes a Hellish Marriage, While Her Devoted, Unhinged Love Rival Turns Up the Heat and Steals Her Away] (A Clear-Eyed Comic Artist vs. a Hong Kong-Style Heartthrob and top-tier star of short dramas) [Both Pure] Dai Qing is a gifted art student who gave up the chance to study abroad after graduating from art school. To win over Huo Xiu, the heir to a powerful Beijing family, whom she had secretly loved for four years, she signed a sexless marriage contract. Six years of marriage, shattered 15Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is incredibly good at calling her "sister," the clingy kind you can't shake off. He has the status of a mistress but the behavior of the legitimate wife. (PS: He didn't interfere in the marriage; the older sister didn't like the male lead at first, but after the divorce, he silently and persistently pursued her like a leech.)

49. 299 一 A Pair of Delicate Red Hands 一双红酥手 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Reborn in 1996, I planned to strike it rich with the lottery numbers from the one thing I remembered about my past life. Who knew it would still turn out to be just a dream!!! There are only 98 days left until the college entrance exam, and I’ve forgotten every bit of what I learned in my previous life. What do I do... Fine, I’ll come clean. I just want to be a couch potato, enjoy life with a beautiful wife, and live a quiet little life... This story is entirely fictional. Any similarities are p 12kReads9.0Score718Shelves

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    Nothing is more beautiful than the first meeting, nothing is better than the reunion, nothing is more genuine than the dust in the everyday world... A wave of sweet and romantic novels is coming...

50. 300 花 Flowers Bloom for the Wind 花开予风 Pose Burger姿势汉堡Modern Romance605k WordsCompleted [School to workplace | Doctors | Ensemble cast | Secret crushes | Choices | Ideals | Reunion after many years] A swan song for the youth of everyone who grew up caught between ideals and reality. Following five medical students through a decade of change, from campus to the wider world, it uses an unexpected death as a lens to reveal the sharpest edges of friendship, love, and responsibility. The storytelling is as precise as a scalpel: their first meeting in anatomy class, standing shoulder to 153Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    The plot is delicate, the characters are well-developed, and the writing is excellent.

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