Childhood Sweethearts: The Female Lead Lives at the Male Lead's House From Kindergarten Through College 青梅竹马，女主从小住在男主家，从幼儿园到大学

1. 1 傲 My Proud Little Childhood Friend Is Sweet and Clingy, and She’s Sneaking Glances at Me Again 傲娇小青梅甜又黏，又在偷看我了 Spicy Rabbit Head with a Little Sugar麻辣兔头加点糖Urban1.7M WordsCompleted "Childhood Sweethearts + One Heroine + Mutual Pining + Everyday Life + No System or Golden Finger + Healing and Redemption" "A new book from a veteran author, quality guaranteed!" Yan Shu had a childhood sweetheart, the kind who'd been at odds with him ever since they were little. In kindergarten, he gave the girls in class strawberry milk. She went home and cried to his parents that he'd stolen hers. In elementary school, he traded Christmas cards with his deskmate. She turned around and angril 59.9kReads9.5Score6.2k14d adds

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   In this story, the female lead has liked the male lead since kindergarten; they are childhood sweethearts and knew each other even before they were born.

2. 2 青 My Childhood Sweetheart Is Sweet and Fierce, and the Lovesick Crown Prince Dotes on Her 青梅又奶又凶，病娇太子爷超宠她 One Day, a Billion有朝亿日Modern Romance532k WordsCompleted [Short drama now available] [Childhood sweethearts + sweet romance + school life + his everyday devotion to protecting her] [An adorably sweet, silly, soft little darling x a genuinely unhinged, uncompromisingly obsessive yandere demon king] Jiang Xian had three things going for her since childhood: she was brave, strong, and had a huge appetite. She had a brain, too, just not much of one. The little girl had two great loves in life. Love number one: food. Love number two: Shen Yan. The beautifu 33.3kReads8.1Score2.7k14d adds

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   Choosing a husband at three years old, hahaha, Wei Wuxian loves to eat and loves Shen Yan, and Shen Yan loves Wei Wuxian eating Wei Wuxian, hahaha, it's so sweet! [Kissing emojis]

3. 3 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 15.7kReads8.9Score1.7k14d adds

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   🎊This is exactly what happened; the parents of the male and female leads are very close and intimate. ✨The parents of both leads have always coveted each other's children. Then, due to the female lead's parents' work commitments, they had to leave, and the female lead ended up living with the male lead. 🌺The male and female leads were classmates from kindergarten to elementary school, even sitting side-by-side, until they separated in high school. 🍀Also, the male lead took care of many things for the female lead, including her menstrual cycle and washing her underwear—he did it all himself [facepalm]. 💐Military training instructor: What's sweet to others is poison to him. Like Qing Lianlian and Gu Xizhi. In Gu Xizhi's eyes, taking care of Qing Lianlian is sweet, but for Zhao Shun, taking care of such a young girl would probably be incredibly troublesome.

4. 4 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 6.2kReads8.6Score56614d adds

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   You could check out this book. The female lead is raised by the male lead; they've lived together since childhood, are childhood sweethearts, and it's incredibly sweet. They get married as soon as they reach marriageable age.

5. 5 暖 Accompanied by a Warm Breeze 暖风相伴 Tao Yao陶夭Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted [A boyfriend who can be sweet or wolfish, with a doting, fatherly side + lots of sweetness, no angst + a clingy, soft-hearted girlfriend, both highly intelligent and emotionally perceptive] “The wind’s chill can never overcome the sun’s warmth. What I mean is, I’ll never act aloof around you.” In Feng Han’s eyes, there are only three kinds of people: Tao Xia Nuan, his family, and men. Tao Xia Nuan will always be the only one he favors. A chance encounter brings Feng Han and Tao Xia Nuan together 114Reads7.1Score—14d adds

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   From birth to marriage and having children, it's a story of raising children together, childhood sweethearts, the male lead is a bit cunning and manipulative, the female lead is soft and cute, both are academic geniuses, and there's also a side couple, sweet and doting with no angst.

6. 6 我 We're Childhood Friends! 我们是青梅竹马！ I'll Die If I Don't Sleep不睡觉会死Modern Romance673k WordsCompleted When they were little “Big Brother, I want shrimp.” “Tang Tang, go wash your hands.” When they grew up “Big Brother, I want shrimp.” “Sure, I'll go buy some for you, baby.” Then, one day, Tang Tang finally married her Nan Xun-gege. “Big Brother, I want shrimp.” “Baby, you're pregnant. You shouldn't eat too much shrimp.” They were childhood sweethearts who grew up together, innocent and inseparable. They had seen each other happy, sad, and at their worst. In short, this is a little slice-of-life 60Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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   You absolutely must read this! It's a perfect match. The only difference is that the second book features the male and female leads living together during middle school.

7. 7 执 Hand in Hand, Together Until Our Hair Turns White 执子之手，相伴白头 Formalwear Bar礼服吧Modern Romance358k WordsCompleted [A love rekindled, slow burn, one heroine, angsty at first and incredibly sweet later.] "If you want to skip the buildup, the major argument starts after Chapter 10. Chapters 10 to 20 are the best part." “Lin Fei, I don't love you. You always wanted to know why I wouldn't have a child with you, didn't you? This is why.” “Is there some misunderstanding between us? Can we sit down and talk calmly?” “Do you not understand plain language? A nobody like you isn't good enough for me. I said I don't lo 4.8kReads8.0Score16914d adds

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   Childhood sweethearts, growing up together, from school to marriage, super sweet throughout, no angst, no system, no rebirth. A story of reconciliation after a broken relationship, successful pursuit of the husband, single female lead, single male lead, no system, no rebirth, super strong plot. A little angst in the beginning, super sweet later on. A novel suitable for both men and women, not a cuckoldry or simp story. The more you read, the better it gets! 5333

8. 8 黏 My Clingy Childhood Sweetheart 黏人的小青梅 Formalwear Bar礼服吧Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted Childhood sweethearts, mutual devotion, extra sweet, no angst, no System, not reborn, with a little romantic tension. “My legs hurt. I want a hug.” “Okay, okay, come here. Why are you so clingy?” “Hmph, what’s wrong with clinging to my childhood sweetheart?” “Okay, okay, cling all you want. How about you cling to me for the rest of our lives?” “Hehe, we’ll see how you do.” 518Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 9 只 I Only Make Money, Never Romance: I'm the Best Professional Simp! 只赚钱不谈情，职业舔狗我最行！ A Long Sigh长叹一声Urban3.9M WordsOngoing (Succubus + winning back the husband + lighthearted comedy + everyday campus life + no System + not reborn + sweet and angsty) A gambling-addicted dad, an alcoholic mom, a sick little sister, and a broken-hearted him. To make money, Lu Xing chose to provide emotional support instead of doing either brainwork or manual labor. Everyone knows Lu Xing is the humble pursuer of the aloof campus beauty Wei Qingyu. He loves her to his very core and takes care of her in every possible way! Wei Q 264.1kReads9.5Score19.8k14d adds

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   Family, I can't believe anyone hasn't read "Making Money, Not Romance: I'm the Best Professional Simp!" The male lead is a simp, simultaneously rejected by a cold, aloof goddess and pursued by a hot, sassy female school bully 😏 Even more amazing, the goddess and the school bully meet! This love triangle is so thrilling, I'm totally giving it a huge thumbs up! 📞

10. 10 竹 Childhood Friend, Are You in Love with Me? 竹马校草，你是不是喜欢我 Li Yaya李芽芽Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted On the very first day Xie Xiaoyu transferred to No. 1 High School, she shocked the entire school. She had the nerve to challenge the campus heartthrob, Lu Fang, right off the bat! And not only did Lu Fang not get angry, he did everything she said! Lu Fang was a clean freak, but he let Xie Xiaoyu use his cup. Lu Fang was a man of few words, but he was always following Xie Xiaoyu around, chatting nonstop. It turned out Xie Xiaoyu was Lu Fang’s childhood sweetheart, the girl he’d insisted he would 7.7kReads9.4Score1.5k14d adds

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    Super good! Highly recommended! You won't be able to put it down once you start reading! [Smirk]

11. 11 校 The School Bully’s Little Ancestor Is Back 校霸的小祖宗回来了 What a Chocolate巧了个巧克力Modern Romance323k WordsCompleted [Sweet, well-behaved top student Song × ruthless, taciturn big shot Su] Su Yue Bai was famous at No. 9 High School for being unruly and rebellious. The students thought the school bully would keep his distinctive personality all the way through graduation. They never expected it to change when a little fairy transferred in during the second semester of his sophomore year. The school bully chased after her every day, acting cute and begging her to forgive him, while she remained cold and unfeelin 5.2kReads9.3Score63214d adds
12. 12 掌 The Stars in My Palm 掌心的星星 Bi Heyep笔禾页Modern Romance298k WordsCompleted Pei Ming, the only son of the richest Pei family, is sharp-tongued, cold-blooded, and petty, yet he goes out of his way to protect and gently coax Luo Yiren, the Luo family’s adopted daughter. Luo Yiren, the Luo family’s adopted daughter, is generous and tactful, but with Pei Ming alone she’s stingy and spoiled. Their families have been close for generations, and the two grew up together. But when the Luo family decided to expand overseas, Luo Yiren had no choice but to move abroad with her fami 3.7kReads8.6Score30414d adds

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    These books are all very sweet, especially the first one. The female lead was raised by the male lead from childhood, and they get married after reaching the legal age – it's incredibly sweet. The other books are also very sweet, all featuring childhood sweethearts.

13. 13 月 The Moon Falls Toward Her 月亮向她坠落 White Peach Pudding白桃布丁Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted [A Sweet Story of a Girl's Secret Crush Coming True] [Both Leads Are Each Other's Only One / Six-Year Age Gap / Devoted Bad Boy × Sweet, Gentle Girl] At fifteen, Jiang Lichu became an orphan. Her grandfather's old friend brought her to the Zhou family, and when asked to choose where she would live from then on, she gathered her courage and chose Zhou Yanyun, the young master of the Zhou family. The man smiled lazily and nonchalantly, his captivating, peach-blossom eyes fixed on her. "Little Lich 17.4kReads9.4Score2.4k14d adds
14. 14 竹 Chasing My Childhood Sweetheart 竹马难追 Qu Buzhi曲不知Modern Romance276k WordsCompleted [Campus romance, one-on-one, aloof childhood-friend top student who's hard to win over, everyone plays matchmaker] Qin Yun transfers schools in her second year of high school. Her childhood friend He Xingyan, whom she hasn't seen in three years, is still as doting as ever. Secretly delighted, Qin Yun takes the initiative and confesses to him before they enter university. But “Sorry, Keke. You must be confusing habit with love.” Qin Yun: “I'm not. I'm not confused. I just like you.” He Xingyan lo 1.7kReads9.1Score18914d adds
15. 15 云 When the Clouds Are Deep and the Waters Clear 云深清浅时 Running East and West东奔西顾Modern Romance336k WordsCompleted Xiao Yunxing is the dashing, top-of-the-class heartthrob admired by every girl at school: someone to admire from afar, but never touch. Yet he smiles only for Chen Qinghuan, the “childhood sweetheart” who transfers to his school, and spoils her in every way. Chen Qinghuan is a proud, domineering, yet adorably naive math genius. Math is her talent, and loving him is her dream. She stays by his side, always. One waits, the other pursues, and together they earn places at their dream university. Aft 18.8kReads9.6Score2.2k14d adds

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    After reading this book, you'll know what it means to be so sweet it's almost cloying.

16. 16 因 Because It’s You, I Don’t Want to Let Go 因为是你，不想放手 Eggshell蛋蛋壳Modern Romance617k WordsCompleted When Shu Wennning was seven, her parents died in an accident, and the Xie family took her in. After arriving at the Xie home, Shu Wennning went to play alone in the courtyard and nearly got lost. By a small fishpond, she spotted a chubby, fair-skinned boy who was very handsome. Shu Wennning smiled sweetly and called out, “Big Brother, what are you doing here?” Xie Yubai looked up at the cute, chubby-cheeked girl before him. “I’m looking at the goldfish Dad just bought me.” Six months after movin 107Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a campus romance novel that tells the story from childhood to adulthood. The female protagonist was adopted by the Xie family at the age of seven and fell in love with the older brother she grew up with. However, it seems that the older brother already has someone he likes. But that's okay, she can wait, she can take the initiative to pursue him. But liking him is really hard. They are so close, but their hearts are so far apart. The pace is so slow that she thinks they will never be together. But just when she is about to give up, just one look from him or one word of concern makes her feel overwhelmed...

17. 17 学 The Top Student’s Childhood Sweetheart Is So Daring 学神的小青梅她太拽 Misty Rain on Ink墨上烟雨Modern Romance510k WordsCompleted [Sweet Campus Romance] [Childhood Friends + Bickering Couple + Cold, Ascetic Top Student vs. Beloved Little Princess] Everyone at Shenglan Academy knew that Ye Sihan, the finance department’s top student and campus heartthrob, was cold, abstinent, and uninterested in women. He was someone to admire from afar, never to approach. Just as everyone was lamenting that their beloved heartthrob was destined to be alone forever, shocking gossip broke at the start of the new semester: the self-discipli 6.7kReads9.3Score82114d adds

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    This book is very suitable

18. 18 刚 I'm Only Five, and My Childhood Friend Says She Likes Me? 刚满五岁，青梅说喜欢我？ Nan Fengli南枫篱Urban740k WordsCompleted Jiang Yan heard his childhood sweetheart confess her love just before he died. He felt nothing but numbness. “I like you so much. How could you go on a blind date?” Faced with her forceful confession, the two of them ended up rushing together to the brink of death. When Jiang Yan opened his eyes, he was back in kindergarten, bound to a bizarre System. Completing its missions earned him rewards, but the truly twisted part was that it wanted him to win over his childhood sweetheart. Jiang Yan woul 358Reads6.6Score10214d adds
19. 19 穿 I Became the Villain's Sweet Little Green Tea Plum 穿成反派的绿茶小青梅 San Ya Dao He Zi三雅道和子Modern Romance822k WordsCompleted What should you do if you transmigrate into a book as the scheming tea-green villainess with the most tragic ending? Ye Qingqian, of course, chooses to cling to the leg of the powerful big brother next door, Ji Chengyuan! At first, Ji Chengyuan can't stand the clingy new girl from next door: “Brother Chengyuan, my finger hurts so much I can't eat. Waaah!” “Brother Chengyuan, look! Isn't the skirt my mom bought me pretty?” “Brother Chengyuan, I can't walk anymore. Hurry up and carry me home!” Lat 1.1kReads7.7Score13114d adds

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    This fits quite well.

20. 20 跨 Across a Thousand Mountains, I Finally Return to Your Side 跨过千山终回你畔 Cat Carrying a Rice Bowl端饭碗的猫Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted [Reunion after a long separation + rekindled love + childhood sweethearts + secret love comes true + mutual devotion + first love + each other's first and only + one-on-one romance + happy ending] [An introvert pretending to be an extrovert, a lawyer who's gentle but strong-willed × a well-rounded, top-student financial analyst who's a hopeless romantic] Bai Ruowen and Lin Chaoran grew up together as childhood sweethearts. Later, because of their studies and upheaval in their families, Lin Chaor 442Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    This is a story about childhood sweethearts who reunite after a long separation and reconcile their broken relationship. The story begins with their reunion, during which the two initially pretend not to know each other. The female lead mistakenly believes the male lead is already married, but soon after, the male lead takes the female lead to get their marriage certificate. Both are virgins. Happy Ending! [Heart][Already hooked]

21. 21 团 The Beloved Little Darling: My Possessive Brother Falls for Me 团宠小宝贝：偏执哥哥入我怀 Jiang Jiang Jiang Awakens姜姜姜醒Modern Romance623k WordsCompleted A gorgeous older brother you can't take your eyes off, and an adorable little dumpling who falls in love at first sight. When the sleepy-eyed Bai Qingruan met the cool and aloof Su Liangxi, her eyes seemed to fill with a starry sea. Joy welled up from the bottom of her heart. When Su Liangxi saw the sweet, soft, and adorable Bai Qingruan, his heart fluttered like a startled fawn, and a smile spread across his face. Many years later, when Bai Qingruan thought back to their first meeting, she stil 774Reads9.1Score12414d adds

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    The female lead is the darling of the group, the romance is sickeningly sweet, and the male lead changes for her.

22. 22 春 Spring and Moonlight 春与月光 Parting Words诀别词Modern Romance116k WordsCompleted [A Million Readers' Highly Praised Favorite! Childhood Friends / Secret Crush Comes True / Tension Builds / One-on-One, Sweet Romance!] After a family crisis, Zhou Yue temporarily moves in with Lin Qi. The two grew up together and have always been close. Zhou Yue's striking looks and height, along with his excellent grades, make him the center of attention. As everyone keeps probing, Lin Qi repeatedly insists otherwise. What Lin Qi doesn't know is that, in Zhou Yue's heart, he built himself a ga 41.3kReads9.7Score5.7k14d adds

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    This one is a bit different. The male lead is staying at the female lead's house. It's a childhood sweetheart story about two academic geniuses. There's a scene where the female lead gives the male lead a gift, which really shows the extreme tension during their ambiguous relationship. After they get together, the male lead's mother catches them in the act for the first time, which is super funny. The fact that the male lead is staying at the female lead's house is actually related to his brother. But in the end, it all has a happy ending!

23. 23 闪 After Our Whirlwind Wedding and Move-In, My Poor Husband Revealed His Family Wealth 闪婚同居后，穷老公亮出了家底 Clever Sesame Candy机灵的麻糖Modern Romance380k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + whirlwind marriage + love after marriage + mutual devotion] Tan Guo and He Tingxiao, childhood friends separated for many years, unexpectedly collide and recognize each other again. “Guozi, you said you'd marry me when we grew up. I've come to marry you, just as promised.” “Okay, I'll marry you!” Tan Guo thought He Tingxiao's business was struggling and his family was just average. But the moment she stepped through the He family's doors, she realized she'd somehow married into 1.1kReads9.1Score14814d adds

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    This novel tells the story of two childhood friends who lost contact for some reason, and how they reunite as adults.

24. 24 完 Oh No! I'm Surrounded by Genius Beauties! 完蛋！我被天才美少女包围了！ Collection of Huanhua浣花集Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing Title: When the Blossoms Have Yet to Fade [Romance and Daily Life + Traditional Chinese Aesthetics + Folk Customs] “If you had the chance to start over, at what moment would you freeze time?” “If the fireworks leave only darkness behind, would you watch a sky full of blossoms with me one more time?” Rustle... The girl held her pen and wrote carefully. “I remember you saying, ‘You came riding a bamboo hobbyhorse, circling the bed and playing with green plums.’ But that was nothing more than the m 283Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    A great book to read slowly and attentively [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] Beautiful art style, excellent writing, the author put their heart into it, an absolutely wonderful romance novel in a traditional Chinese style [Shy][Shy] The plot is refreshing, featuring a proud and talented junior sister who is a childhood sweetheart, a jade rabbit adopted sister who was raised from childhood and later transformed to repay a debt of gratitude, and a nine-tailed celestial fox reincarnation, etc. There are so many adorable female leads, and every love story is written with incredible delicacy. The background is after the Tang Dynasty, and the male lead is a poet but not a plagiarist (important!). A completely novel setting [Masterpiece][Masterpiece] It delicately depicts the entire process of a pure and innocent ancient romance, with all sorts of romantic moments [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] It fulfills all my fantasies about traditional Chinese romance, focusing on a super sweet daily love story.

25. 25 裴 Professor Pei, Can You Actually Handle It? 裴教授，你行不行啊 Empty Dream Flower空梦花Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A heart-meltingly sweet romance: an age gap, marriage first and love later, one-on-one and devoted, featuring a refined yet wicked professor and a quirky heiress. Scene One: Ye Yuncheng gazed pitifully at Pei Xiuyan. “Honey, I haven’t finished my homework. You know our counselor pretty well. Could you ask her not to check it, please?” Pei Xiuyan pressed his lips together and said nothing. But the next day, the counselor checked only Ye Yuncheng’s homework... When Pei Xiuyan came home from work, 13.6kReads9.4Score1.4k14d adds

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    🦀The female lead is a crybaby with easily triggered tear ducts; she cries when she's nervous, cries when she's happy, and cries uncontrollably when she's sad. One day, the senior she's had a crush on for years stands in front of her and hands her a pack of tissues. She wants to explain, but she can't stop crying uncontrollably. 🦀The male lead is a notoriously unruly student at No. 9 High School. The students there thought this school bully would maintain his unique personality until graduation. But that was shattered by the arrival of a fairy-like girl in the second semester of their junior year.

26. 26 热 The Romance Plan: Spoiling My Sweetheart 热恋计划：娇养小青梅 Jiu Tang Lu九棠鹿Modern Romance558k WordsCompleted [A sweet, soft childhood friend who's easy to sweep off her feet × A scheming, love-struck, doting older-boy childhood friend] When loving and being loved happen at the same time, you raise your own future wife! When they were children, the little dumpling always used her syrupy voice to wheedle him: “Yaoyao wants candy.” “Yaoyao doesn't want to go to sleep.” “Yaoyao wants some milk.” “Yaoyao wants Brother Chenchen to hold her~” Mu Yichen's heart had already melted into a puddle. This was the li 1.9kReads9.0Score23314d adds

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    The writing style is incredibly engaging! The dialogue is full of literary flair; everyone has a sharp tongue, and the conversations are hilarious and entertaining. You won't get bored at all; I love this kind of writing, it's simply amazing! [Heart emojis]

27. 27 瑾 Words of Wisdom, Deeds of Virtue 瑾言胜行 Half a Noob半只菜鸡Modern Romance279k WordsCompleted Xu Jin takes up his new job as a dad: Xu Nuo: Waaah, waaah~~ (I’m crying, crying, crying.) Dad: Don’t just wail at me. Tell me what’s wrong! Bonus scene two: “I’ll deal with you later,” Xu Jin said, then turned and walked into the bathroom, his back straight and tall. Yu Mian touched the corner of her mouth, wondering just how he would deal with her~~ “Jin Jin, I’m ready. You can deal with me now.” Yu Mian lay on the bed, watching Xu Jin emerge from the bathroom bare-chested. Her valiant express 94Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "Distinguished guests, welcome to witness this grand fairytale wedding. The bride and groom have supported each other for over 20 years, from birth to primary school, middle school, and university, always by each other's side, becoming each other's strongest support."

28. 28 江 Miss Jiang Has a Rebellious Streak, and Mr. Yu Would Give His Life to Appease Her 江小姐一身反骨，喻先生拿命哄 The Fox Who Loves Cats爱吃猫的狐狸Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts, 1v1] [Scheming CEO vs. soft and adorable sweetheart] Jiang Wanyi was the luckiest little princess in all of Beicheng, living carefree and sheltered from the ways of the world. People in their circles called her “a breathtaking celestial beauty, a woman no man could ever deserve.” No one expected the little princess to get engaged at eighteen and married at twenty. Her life was passionate and audacious. As a devoted admirer of beauty, Jiang Wanyi loved anything and anyone 3kReads9.0Score25514d adds
29. 29 天 A Show-Off Drops Into My Life? Sorry, My Childhood Sweetheart Is Waiting for Me 天降摆谱？不好意思，竹马在等我 An Unremarkable Tangerine平平无奇的柑子Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later + two powerful families + sweet romance + both leads are each other's first and only love Gu Youyou was born into a prominent family. The only child of the Gu Group, she had been doted on her whole life. She had pursued Song Yubai for five years, ever since college. Everyone knew it. People were green with envy and admiration. “Miss Gu spoils him so much.” _ After leaving a dinner party, Gu Youyou had just reached the bar when she heard Song Yubai say, “Gu Youyou? She' 1.2kReads8.7Score12514d adds
30. 30 人 The Kindhearted Girl Next Door Is a Max-Level Expert 人美心善的小青梅是满级大佬 cherrybabyModern Romance328k WordsCompleted Meng Qi went missing at the age of seven. The Meng and Sang families pulled every string and used all their influence, but they still couldn’t find her. They say anyone whose brain is developed beyond 20% will die. Meng Qi was the only one among countless test subjects whose brain reached 25% development and who still survived. Years later, Meng Qi is “forced” to return to the country and experience ordinary life, beginning a wonderful new life where she can show off her abilities. On her first 596Reads7.3Score11914d adds
31. 31 所 Everyone Wants to Win Over My Childhood Sweetheart 所有人都想攻略我的青梅竹马 Little Caizi小财子Modern Romance169k WordsCompleted Synopsis: [Low-EQ, soft and adorable heroine VS sharp-tongued childhood-friend hero] What would you do if you discovered that the world you’d lived in all your life was actually a novel, and your childhood sweetheart was its male lead, the kind who would eventually destroy the world? Gu Siyu says… Why not just give up? She’s only a minor cannon-fodder character. There’s nothing she can do to help. Hopefully those people who transmigrated into the book will try harder and stop the world from bein 73kReads9.3Score8.5k14d adds
32. 32 竹 My Childhood Friend’s Little Sweetheart Is So Adorable! 竹马哥哥抢来的小青梅超甜哒！ Lin Jiujiu林九九Modern Romance232k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + growing up together + sweet everyday moments + 100% doting romance] When Fu Xingyu was six, he rescued a little girl from some bad guys. The moment she called him “big brother,” he was smitten. He vowed to protect her, and kept that promise for the rest of his life. Everyone knows that Yan Mengmeng has always been by Fu Xingyu's side. Whenever you see him, she's there too, without exception. Someone once asked, “Is Yan Mengmeng really that important to you?” Fu Xingyu cu 807Reads8.4Score12114d adds
33. 33 我 I Cried in Such a Unique Way, the Campus Heartthrob Was Stunned 我哭的别具一格，校草学长惊呆了 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance213k WordsCompleted Sweet Romance | No career ambitions, just love Lin Jianzhi is a crybaby with tear ducts that work overtime. She cries when she’s nervous, cries when she’s happy, and cries even harder when she’s sad. One day, the senior she’s had a crush on for years stands before her and offers her a pack of tissues. Zhu Liheng: “Could you stop crying?” Lin Jianzhi tries to explain, but she can’t stop sobbing long enough to get the words out. Zhu Liheng is about to lose his mind. “What do you want, exactly? Do 3.4kReads9.4Score49414d adds
34. 34 翻 After Climbing the Wall, I Became the Villainous School Hunk’s Dark Moonlight 翻墙后，我成了反派校草的黑月光 I'm Really a Salted Fish真的是咸鱼Modern Romance333k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + sweet as lychees + well-rounded development in morals, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor] [School life, warm and adorable everyday moments, bickering couple] Mu Qiao is determined to become someone who saves the world, just like Ultraman. So she secretly applies to police academy, planning to graduate and fight evil, protect the weak, and make her mark on the world. Instead, she takes a nasty fall and transmigrates into a book, becoming the villain 7.7kReads9.5Score1.3k14d adds

    Reader note

    This book is quite good.

35. 35 从 Surrounded by Rom-Com Heroines Since Freshman Year 从高一开始，被偶像剧女主包围 Red Letter Cafe红信子咖啡馆Male-Channel Fanfiction580k WordsCompleted [Crossover mashup + slow-paced plot + major changes + childhood friends + laid-back + male idol + campus beauties] [Huang Yimei + Bei Weiwei + Yue Qianling + Lin Miaomiao + Qiao Jingjing + Wen Yifan + Qiao Yingzi...] [Pure romance with the heroines of a host of TV dramas...] In the residential compound of Xihong University, there is a boy named Qi Huainian, strikingly handsome, clever and sharp-witted, mischievous yet mature and confident, and loved by everyone... A good kid in his teachers' eye 3.2kReads6.5Score16014d adds
36. 36 竹 Childhood Sweetheart Turned Husband 竹马变老公 The Cat in the Stars星星的猫Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts] [Mutual secret crush] [Growth and healing] Jiang Tingbai was quiet and reserved, while Shu Li was quirky and mischievous. Despite having completely different personalities, the two spent fifteen years side by side. Shu Li’s friend once grabbed her and exclaimed, “How have you managed to survive so many years next to Jiang Tingbai?” Shu Li looked puzzled. “Isn’t Xiao Jiang really easy to get along with?” Her friend stared at her in horror. Jiang Tingbai knew he was autis 16.1kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds
37. 37 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!” 335Reads9.0Score10214d adds
38. 38 青 Childhood Sweethearts, Side by Side 青梅在左，竹马在右 Sheng Sang笙桑Modern Romance315k WordsCompleted When they first met, one-year-old Jin Mochen couldn't stand Ruan Youyou. After that, Jin Mochen had a little shadow following him around. Later, Jin Mochen became the school's most talked-about student and its heartthrob, always outperforming Ruan Youyou. Ruan Youyou was also a star at school, but she was forever in second place, always being outdone by Jin Mochen. In the eyes of all Jin Mochen's admirers, Ruan Youyou was the heroine of a romance novel. But Ruan Youyou thought she was the protag 986Reads9.1Score16214d adds
39. 39 他 The Timid Childhood Friend He Spoils Is Just Too Sweet 他要宠坏的青梅小怂包，超级甜 Shuang Rui双惢Modern Romance261k WordsCompleted One day, the heartthrob of No. 1 High School suddenly had a beautiful, brilliant younger sister. Someone challenged him: "You don't have some other kind of feelings for your sister, do you?" He pressed his lips into a thin line. "Could you make that any more ridiculous?" Later, someone teased him again: "You can't honestly say you don't have any designs on your sister, can you?" He blurted out, "So what if I do?" And so, harboring impure intentions, he pulled her into his arms when she was a fre 989Reads9.4Score15914d adds
40. 40 奶 My Little Childhood Friend Smells Like Milk Candy 奶糖味的小青梅 Bei Xiao Qing北小青Modern Romance374k WordsCompleted A second-chance romance Sharp-tongued, super-cool top student childhood friend X carefree, goofy childhood sweetheart What do you do when you fall for your childhood friend?! Lin Xiaoxing never imagined that the cliched idol-drama plot of falling for her childhood friend, who just happened to be a top student, would happen to her. She thought she was playing the part of someone with an unrequited crush. But what was this Qi Ziyu, pinning her against the wall and kissing her the moment he got hom 318Reads9.2Score10114d adds
41. 41 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 19.4kReads9.4Score2.6k14d adds
42. 42 竹 My Childhood Friend's Little Nemesis Is So Sweet 竹马的小冤家她超甜 Li Yaya李芽芽Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted From school uniforms to wedding gowns, you're the only one I'll ever love. When she was little, Lu Yanxi wanted to strangle Ye Weiran, that annoying pest, countless times a day. But when she grew up, she came around. With him by her side, she'll never be lonely. With him by her side, she'll never be afraid. His eyes are full of affection, and she's the most special person in his heart. He's the peak of good looks, and she's a mischievous little sprite. He takes first place in the math competitio 3.7kReads9.3Score47514d adds
43. 43 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 1.6kReads9.0Score15014d adds
44. 44 小 My Little Childhood Friend Is Soft and Sweet 小青梅又软又乖 Lin Jiujiu林九九Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted [So sweet! Childhood sweethearts + growing up together + mutual pursuit + he's been planning this for years] When Su Shihan was three, he met a little girl with rosy lips and pearly teeth, soft and sweet, who clutched his clothes and called him gently, “Brother Shihan.” He doted on her endlessly, afraid she'd break if he held her too tightly and melt if he kept her in his mouth. But one day, she ran up to him, her face flushed with embarrassment. “Brother Shihan, I've fallen for someone!” Su Shi 3.6kReads8.4Score47114d adds
45. 45 娇 When His Sweetheart's Eyes Turn Red, the Wild and Fierce Crown Prince Gently Comforts Her 娇娇青梅一红眼，野戾太子爷轻哄 Seven Strawberries七颗草莓Modern Romance473k WordsCompleted The print edition is now available! [Childhood friends + starting from childhood + male lead is reborn + coming-of-age romance] [Sweet, frail girl vs. possessive madman who constantly fears losing her] Shen Lichu was an orphan with no one to rely on. She’d been frail since childhood, like a porcelain doll that might shatter at the slightest touch. And yet, despite being so delicate, she was someone no one in Wangjing dared to provoke. Pei Yu was every bit the crown prince of the capital’s el 98.8kReads9.1Score12.2k14d adds
46. 46 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! 889Reads8.8Score10714d adds
47. 47 一 The Moment I Was Born, I Was Stolen Away by the Obsessed Mr. Ou 一出生，我被偏执欧少偷回家 En Xiaomo恩小沫Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [So sweet that if it isn’t sweet, you can come chop me up + an obsessive, doting male lead with a possessive streak so intense he goes crazy when she talks to other men + the heroine puts him in his place] The Sheng family had seven sons. After wishing on every star in the sky, they finally had a little princess. But before they could even enjoy holding their precious girl, Third Master Ou secretly took her home. From then on, the hot-tempered Third Master Ou changed completely. When the little 6.2kReads8.9Score78414d adds
48. 48 病 My Sickly Brother Is Sickly in Love 病娇哥哥很病恋 A Fish by the Pond池边有条鱼Modern Romance276k WordsCompleted A deceptive Big Bad Wolf ¥ A Little White Rabbit who believes in the Big Bad Wolf They grew up together, but at some point, one of them began to feel something more for her. He disappeared during a mission. Xue Yi cried until she fainted several times and developed a psychological illness. Two years later, he returned. Seeing her cling to him every day, afraid of losing the security he gave her, he smiled. After Nan Ling disappears, Xue Yi becomes depressed. There’s a little angst, but not too 1.1kReads—Score—14d adds

    Reader note

    This story features childhood sweethearts; the female lead is picked up by the male lead, who dotes on her every day. The female lead is also a yandere (a person with a strong sense of possessiveness and obsession).

49. 49 病 My Obsessive Childhood Sweetheart Has an Overwhelming Need to Possess Me, and She's Tied Me Up Again 病娇小青梅占有欲超强，又绑我了 Spicy Rabbit Head with a Little Sugar麻辣兔头加点糖Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [An intensely possessive, dangerously unstable heroine + childhood sweethearts + healing and redemption + one heroine + slice of life + no golden finger or System] [Jiang Yu: A wife should be raised from childhood~] [Ruan Xixi: A husband should be tricked into it from childhood~] Jiang Yu died after being kidnapped on the way home from a blind date with his childhood sweetheart, the girl next door. When he opened his eyes again, he saw his own corpse and the lovesick childhood sweetheart clingin 68.5kReads8.7Score11.8k14d adds

    Reader note

    I don't know what to say, all I can say is: This is an incredibly sweet romance novel about falling in love with a yandere! ~(¯▽¯~)~ No angst throughout.

50. 50 甜 Sweet Little Plum Blossom: My Childhood Friend Is So Handsome 甜宠小青梅：竹马哥哥帅翻了 Meng Jianchen孟见陈Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + growing up together + showbiz + domineering CEO] “Hubby, I missed you so much at school today!” Even at a very young age, Yuan Man knew how to stake her claim in front of the love rivals she considered “auntie-aged.” At eighteen, surrounded by the man’s many admirers, Yuan Man planted a loud kiss on Tan Yuan’s lips and bragged, “Ever heard of being close to the water and getting the moon first? Don’t even think about going after my man.” “Tan Yuan, I want to sleep with you.” At 49Reads6.7Score—14d adds

    Reader note

    This one perfectly matches [sending a heart].

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