Novels with a Powerful Career Woman and a CEO Male Lead 女主在职场上很厉害男主是总裁的小说

1. 1 白 Unfamiliar by Day 白日不熟 Yun Zijin妘子衿Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + Hong Kong tycoon family + sizzling chemistry + flirtatious desire + devoted couple] [Possessive, obsessive tycoon and powerful executive ✖️ alluring heiress and CEO] Song Qingyun, a daughter of one of Hong Kong City’s most prominent families, hides a wild, untamable nature beneath her good-girl disguise. Three months into their arranged marriage, she has completely forgotten her contract husband, name and all, and has instead picked up a hot guy at a bar overseas. O 45.4kReads9.4Score6.8k14d adds

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   The secretary absolutely adores it! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

2. 2 玫 Roses Have No Rules, Only Heartbeats! 玫瑰无原则，心动至上！ Yun Zijin妘子衿Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The physical edition, titled A Private Taste, is now available!] [Originally titled Flirtation and Desire] ✖️marriage first, love later ✖️sweet romance in Beijing's elite circles. Bar owner and firecracker ✖️ refined, depraved translator! Brilliant, unhinged genius! Obsessive, scheming, lovesick hero + reunion planned from the start + both leads have only ever loved each other When they first met, Shu Yang was pinned against a wall by a man who demanded in a low voice, “How many men have you ho 13.5kReads9.4Score3.9k14d adds
3. 3 满 Max-Level Sweet Seduction! Enchanting in Lord Fu's Embrace 满级甜诱！在傅爷的怀里声色撩人 Milky Candy Puff奶糖酥Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication + comic adaptation] [Flirtatious chemistry and sizzling romance!] Jiang Yuyang is hailed as a peerless beauty, with a stunning face, a slender waist, and a soft, supple figure. To call off her arranged marriage, she pulls out all the stops to flirt with her intended. She never imagined she’d flirt with the wrong person! Rumor has it that Fu Wenshen, the head of the Fu family, is a self-disciplined, celibate man who avoids women. Little do people know that he looks refined 20.4kReads9.5Score2.7k14d adds
4. 4 长 Teacher Chang Mao 长矛老师 Beyond the Mountains山外Modern Romance677k WordsCompleted Originally titled “You Sell Swords, I Go Crazy: Together, We Set the Entertainment Industry Straight” [Rebellious CEO × Defiant Top-Tier Star] [Entertainment industry + absurd comedy + dating show + nonsense + memes + shameless antics] Jiang Qiyu transmigrated into a book. She became a brainless cannon-fodder character in a novel about a fake heiress in the entertainment industry. After taking a phone call, she realized the plot was already more than halfway through. Her family had abandoned he 105.6kReads9.7Score12.2k14d adds
5. 5 全 Everyone Knows President He Likes Secretary Lin 全世界都知道贺总喜欢林秘书 Qu Buzhi曲不知Modern Romance299k WordsCompleted [Devoted couple, sweet romance, love at first sight, CEO and secretary] After dismissing three secretaries in six months, He Yuan was thoroughly pleased with Lin Yue, his fourth. But this secretary kept going on blind dates, giving He Yuan the impression that she was desperate to get married. However... Lin Yue seemed to be cursed with bad luck. She kept running into either mama's boys or weirdos. And then... Secretary Lin cried. Seven blind dates in six months, and seven times in tears. He Yuan 12.7kReads9.4Score1.4k14d adds
6. 6 极 Perfectly Complementary 极致互补 Rock 'n' Roll Orange摇滚桔子Modern Romance222k WordsCompleted [Short drama now streaming] [Emotion-led brand strategist Zhang Xinbei × rational investor Gao Jiawei] Modern romance / cerebral love / workplace maneuvering / mature push and pull A power couple who complement each other · One-on-one · Mutual salvation · (Those who mind a non-virgin heroine should proceed with caution. No rivalry between women, just a normal romance with sound values.) * She is a top-tier brand strategist who breaks through by understanding human nature; he is a capital markets 3.1kReads8.7Score32814d adds

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   If you're looking for a realistic workplace story, you absolutely must read this! It features both romance and career storylines running in parallel. The male and female leads are in different industries, each shining brightly in their own way. I absolutely adore the female lead's personality—sunny, intelligent, and clear-headed. Their personalities complement each other perfectly. The romance is very romantic, both sweet and slightly angsty (and they're both quite sharp-tongued). The male lead is a master problem solver. It feels like the author is giving you a hands-on guide to dating, haha.

7. 7 联 An Arranged Marriage Is Fine, but My Career Comes First 联姻无妨，事业为王 He Wu贺珸Modern Romance349k WordsCompleted [Business Marriage + Married First, Love Later + Equally Matched + One-Sided Love + 1v1, Both Pure] A calm, sharp-minded career woman CEO vs. a scheming, devoted tycoon with a surprising side After an upheaval, Xu Yiyao is transferred back to a headquarters beset by internal and external troubles. The deal they had already agreed on now comes with an extra condition? “I want you to marry me.” “Fine. I accept.” Xu Yiyao can’t marry whoever she wants. Her marriage has to benefit her family, so an 761Reads—Score10114d adds

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   This book features two CEOs, with a beautiful, strong, and tragically tragic female lead who is intelligent, cool, and doesn't need the male lead to save her when she's in trouble. The male lead has been secretly in love with the female lead for many years.

8. 8 婚 Marital Passion 婚色 Er Xi二喜Modern Romance970k WordsCompleted When Xu Yan and Qin Lie divorced, someone asked Qin Lie, “You're really going through with it? You won't regret it?” Wearing a black shirt and trousers, hands in his pockets, Qin Lie replied in a languid, casual tone, “It was a marriage arranged by our families. There's nothing to regret.” Not long afterward, at a party, someone saw Qin Lie use the alcohol as an excuse to pin her against a hotel balcony and demand a kiss. His large hand slid down Xu Yan's waist, guiding her long legs to hook aro 26.3kReads8.9Score2.5k14d adds

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   1. Currently watching. The female lead is a reporter who marries into the male lead's family through an arranged marriage. Realizing she can't have him, she cuts her losses quickly, showing clear thinking and strong abilities. After the divorce, the male lead tries to win her back. 2. A novel by Fei Wo Si Cun, read many years ago. She doesn't become a stepmother, and the ending is happy. The female lead is a beautiful and capable secretary who breaks up with her boyfriend due to pressure. Later, she develops feelings for the male lead, a CEO, and they overcome difficulties together. It's a good read; I've read it several times. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

9. 9 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds

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   The best contemporary romance novel I've read this year, featuring a strong, intelligent couple. The author is highly professional in the business and finance field, making the business battles incredibly exciting, and the romance is also very delicate. This book has a deep foundation and is suitable for seasoned readers. The male lead is madly in love, and the female lead is also brilliant. The only problem is the lack of substitutes. Every main and supporting character is outstanding and indispensable. Suitable for readers with discerning taste, offering a unique and extreme emotional rollercoaster, avoiding clichés. The pacing is steady, starting slowly but building up to a sweeter finish. It has a grand scope and will leave you with something to ponder. The plot takes off after chapter ten. Trust me, you'll come back and thank me after you finish reading it.

10. 10 春 Spring Clouds 春日云烟 Sweet Candy暖糖Modern Romance367k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste + Sweet Romance + Each Other’s First Love + Devoted, Refined Hero vs. Radiant, Alluring Heroine + They Have a History Together + True Love] Aurora, an internationally renowned high-heel designer, took first place with her “Crown” collection at the international Serenxipity competition. Countless major companies tried to hire her for a fortune, but she turned them all down. When her friends abroad asked why she was returning home, Gu Yan twirled the ends of her softly curled hair and 2.7kReads9.2Score31414d adds

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    Both are strong, have mouths, and unite against a common enemy; recommended.

11. 11 赔 A Marriage Bought with Seduction 赔婚诱爱 Wutong Across the River of Forgetfulness梧桐隔忘川Modern Romance595k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + substitute bride and whirlwind marriage + love after marriage + slightly wild heroine + ex gets sent straight to prison + leads who speak their minds + devoted one-on-one romance + sweet and heartwarming] What should you do if your fiancé knocks you down in the street? Chi Nian: Get up and beat him up! What if your ex-fiancé tries to drug you and force himself on you to win you back? Chi Nian: Call the police and send him to prison! What if your ex-fiancé's father threatens 20.4kReads9.4Score2.6k14d adds
12. 12 退 I Called Off the Wedding and Chose Myself, but the Finance Mogul Took Me Home 退婚独美，却被金融大佬叼回了家 Lin Jinxin林槿昕Modern Romance645k WordsCompleted [Workplace fiction + two equally strong leads + sapiosexual romance + both leads are sexually inexperienced + happy ending] This is neither a fast-paced wish-fulfillment story nor a pure romance. The heroine's career and workplace life take center stage, so please don't read if that's not your thing. More than one man falls for her, but this is not a one-woman-many-men story. Lin Shu Qiao is a dynamic, capable venture capital director at Mingsheng Capital, equally skilled with words and action. 360Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    [Stunned] My goodness! That's the book! [Investment Director x Capital Tycoon] The female lead is both cool and sassy, ​​sweet and salty, and has been capable since childhood. She and the male lead are at loggerheads at the negotiating table, but their feelings slowly blossom. Come and read it!

13. 13 在 What Do I Do After Cursing Out a Client in Front of My Husband?! 在老公面前痛骂了甲方怎么办！ Tea-Addicted Little Star茶瘾小星Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted [Independent, Clear-Headed Female Programmer vs. Gentle Client CEO] [Younger Hero + Healing + Hero Falls in Love at First Sight + Heroine’s Marriage Before Love + Both Leads Are Chaste] Theme: Don’t be afraid. The rain will stop, and the sky will clear. * Shi Linyao is an independent, clear-headed woman who lives the happy life of living alone that she dreamed of since childhood. She thinks she’ll spend her whole life alone, well, except for a dog to keep her company. By the age of twenty-eight, 131Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A workplace romance, younger man/older woman, both independent, living together sweetly. Their relationship begins with a mutual attraction, both aware and unaware of it. Unbeknownst to them, their names are already on a list of names in a cooperation contract they didn't carefully review. The project is stalled, and they're also under constant pressure from their mothers to get married. She thought her adorable pets were enough to keep her company through her troubled life, but on the second morning after taking care of her best friend's nephew, she unexpectedly meets a steady and refined man—her best friend's nephew's uncle! What was thought to be a fleeting encounter rekindles their romance at a blind date. "What a coincidence, you're here on a blind date too!" "What a coincidence, me too!" Since both are struggling with the pressure to get married, and the other is someone they find attractive and has good qualities, they quickly decide to live together as husband and wife. Little do they know that one of them has already secretly fallen for the other, using the opportunity of living together to slowly infiltrate the other's lifestyle. The one who's unknowingly falling for him also unconsciously opens up, sharing their daily life and complaining about project setbacks: "This client is so difficult! Are they even human enough to make these demands?!" "Uh, can I ask what your company is...?" The interactions are full of warmth and sweetness, focusing on a straightforward and honest relationship between a devoted and considerate CEO who falls in love at first sight and a frank but somewhat oblivious project manager. The story is ongoing! [Sending hearts]

14. 14 佔 Possessing Jiang Xi 佔有姜西 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance4.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Sweet Romance + Two Strong Leads + PDA-Filled Romance + Mutual Devotion] A job interview at a bar leads two people with nothing in common to meet for the first time. One is a private tutor, the other a cold-faced King of Hell. One does the flirting, the other does the pampering. Later, no one could have guessed that the elegant, aloof Qin Zhan would turn into a clingy burr. Their everyday life after getting together is even too much to watch... “Wifey...” “Hmm?” “Could you comfort me 47.7kReads9.5Score4.8k14d adds

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    The first book features a highly capable female tutor who gradually develops feelings for the male lead. The second book features a divorced female lead who becomes a secretary and later gets together with the second male lead, experiencing many trials along the way.

15. 15 3 Divorced at Thirty, I Turn My Life Around and Win the CEO's Devoted Love 30岁离婚逆袭，霸总收心独宠我 Aiyo Kid from Dasheng大盛的哎呦仔Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Not mutually exclusive] + [Male lead has secretly loved her and finally gets his chance] + [Second male lead suffers for chasing his ex] + [Workplace romance that blossoms over time] At thirty, Shen Yue sees her eight-year marriage crumble overnight. When she learns that her husband has been cheating with a younger woman, she realizes that the ten years of youth she gave him have been nothing but a joke. She thinks her life has gone dim for good, but at her lowest point, she meets him. She figh 22Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 16 你 Hello, Assistant Jiang 你好，姜助理 Yanwu Xuxu言午栩栩Modern Romance399k WordsCompleted Main characters: Jiang Xia and Shi Jingchu [Junior assistant vs. big boss] [The hero pursues her directly + age gap + slow-paced everyday romance] Jiang Xia is still relatively new to the working world. She lands a job as an administrative assistant at a tech company, in a department that has just been acquired and is a complete mess. Besides administrative work, she also has to serve as an HR assistant, sales assistant, boss’s assistant, and marketing assistant. She scrambles to get by, gradual 4kReads8.6Score43914d adds

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    After you read this book, you'll be constantly in a reading slump. I've been in a reading slump for a long time and haven't been able to find a good book to replace it. This book is truly the pinnacle of Tomato's writing.

17. 17 潮 Tidal Mist 潮雾 Xiao Jin小今Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [Sweet and gentle assistant x aloof, sharp-tongued, scheming boss] [Pretend relationship turns real + sweet romance + both leads are virgins + happy ending] New to the workplace, Shen Wu is taken by her manager to meet the young boss who has just joined the company. He sits there, tall as a tower and solid as a mountain, his peach-blossom eyes cool and unreadable, his whole presence radiating indifference. Shen Wu cautiously greets him: “Mr. Xu.” The young boss gives her a cool nod without sayin 18.4kReads9.3Score2.2k14d adds

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    The two main characters are equally capable at work.

18. 18 养 A Flawed Upbringing 养成偏差 Saury and Three Cats秋刀鱼和三只猫Modern Romance323k WordsCompleted Cheng Huaizhou, the youngest partner at Maxwell Consulting, an industry benchmark and a business decision-maker who puts reason above all else. Ruan Chaoyang, a rookie who stumbled into consulting after being laid off, with unconventional instincts and energy to spare. His perfect algorithms and her knack for breaking the rules clash again and again. In this contest between reason and emotion, falling in love is the most beautiful deviation in the data. A proud mentor and a sunny girl who always 15.9kReads9.4Score2k14d adds

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    The report is meticulously detailed, covering offensive and defensive strategies, competitor analysis, and performance evaluation, creating a strong sense of immersion. Cheng Huaizhou's restrained composure versus Ruan Chaoyang's passionate sincerity is palpable. Ruan Chaoyang transforms from a "phoenix tail" (a term used to describe someone who is overly ambitious and unambitious) into an independent and confident professional woman; Cheng Huaizhou evolves from a cold machine into a flesh-and-blood "human being." Witness a rose bloom under his own care, ultimately becoming his alone. > If you crave a novel that combines workplace depth with emotional resonance, brimming with tension and memorable scenes, *The Developmental Deviation* is an absolute must-read!

19. 19 准 After I Started Leaving on Time, the CEO Pursued Me Relentlessly 准点下班后，总裁对我穷追不舍 Clear Blossom, Cherry Blossom Dream清花樱梦Modern Romance167k WordsCompleted [Easygoing Secretary × Fussy CEO | Office Power Plays → A Sweet Courtship] Su Yao’s life motto: My salary pays for eight hours, and don’t bother me after work. Unfortunately, her boss, Lu Jinyan, is a workaholic. Late-night calls are the norm. One day, after leaving work right on time, Su Yao simply switched off her phone, giving the CEO his first taste of sheer frustration. From then on, Lu Jinyan began secretly keeping an eye on her, watching his little secretary mix cocktails, arrange flowers 246Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    Overtime is the norm in the entire company, but the female lead always leaves on time, confronting the domineering CEO with her employment contract. Their workplace clashes gradually blossom into romance, and the cold-faced CEO is completely captivated by the clear-headed and independent woman.

20. 20 亲 Dear Mr. Lu, I Really Want to Be Madly in Love With You 亲爱的陆先生，我好想跟你热恋呀 Jing Feng Shiyi景风十一Modern Romance583k WordsCompleted Already signed for print publication [secret crush becomes mutual, from the heroine’s perspective + marriage first, love later, from the hero’s perspective] [Independent, resilient, A-list lawyer vs. devoted, possessive CEO] When Meng Tingyu was sixteen, she met a young man named Lu Suizhou. She would never forget that day. He came into her life carrying light, bringing hope to her as she was on the verge of drowning and rescuing her from the abyss. Years later, the sunny, handsome boy had grow 8kReads9.1Score79414d adds

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    🌼① An independent and resilient lawyer x a deeply affectionate and devoted CEO. From high school acquaintances to workplace reunions, years later, the sunny and handsome boy has transformed into the mature and composed CEO Lu, while she has gone from an inconspicuous classmate to one of the top lawyers in the industry. After many years apart, they meet again in the business world. Upon seeing him, Meng Tingyu freezes in place, but he takes the initiative to walk up to her, saying, "Long time no see, Meng Tingyu."

21. 21 释 When the Locust Tree Knows to Return 释槐知返 Cha Jin茶槿Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Sharp-tongued × resilient] [Detective × diplomat] [Long-planned pursuit] [Flirty tension at first, then some angst] [Mutual pining] [Both virgins] [Happy ending] Before she turned seventeen, Jiang Zhiyao’s memories of Xing Shi went no further than their distant childhood. In 2006, her father remarried. Holding Xing Shi’s hand in one of his and patting little Zhiyao’s head with the other, he said, “Call him your big brother.” Jiang Zhiyao obediently did as she was told, but young Xing Shi said n 9.8kReads9.3Score1.1k14d adds
22. 22 合 The Contract Girlfriend Only Cares About Money, Leaving Mr. Shen Sleepless Day and Night 合约女友她只谈钱，沈总日夜难眠 Weiwei Mu微微木Modern Romance578k WordsCompleted Xu Ximiao is beautiful, strong, and tragic, with a rebellious streak. She has the background of a powerful family, yet has struggled from the bottom up, fighting with everything she has to survive and pursue her dreams. Shen Yanzhou is a ruthless business tycoon, extremely rational and controlling, and decisive in the cutthroat world of commerce. Xu Ximiao sets off a market frenzy with her “48-Hour Defection Plan,” turning Shen Yanzhou from the client in charge into her project partner. Only 3.4kReads8.7Score32314d adds

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    This one fits the bill! A story with two strong leads! Both the male and female leads are incredibly intelligent!

23. 23 刺 Scandalous! My CEO Boss Has Designs on Me 刺激！霸总老板对我有非分之想 You Are So Charming你这般动人Modern Romance364k WordsCompleted A cool, aloof executive boss X a curvy young professional [Workplace + personal growth + romantic tension + both are each other’s first and only] On the night of her university graduation, Lu Zhiyao lost a game of truth or dare and had to pick someone at a bar to confess to. He glanced at her and smiled faintly, his eyes languid and carefree. Raising his glass for a sip, he said, “Little girl, do you even know who I am before you confess your feelings to me?” Lu Zhiyao fled in embarrassment, onl 2.3kReads9.3Score21714d adds

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    The female protagonist rises through the ranks from a workplace newbie to her boss (general manager). It's an atypical CEO romance novel; both protagonists are considerate of each other.

24. 24 荞 Flowers Bloom in the Buckwheat Grove 荞林生花 Yan Nanfei晏楠菲Modern Romance513k WordsCompleted [Reunion] + [Both Pure] + [Secret Crush] + [Career Growth] + [Supportive Lover] Shiyao Group, a publicly listed company in one of China's top-tier cities, held a campus recruitment drive at Jiang University. Su Qiaonan submitted her resume, thinking she might as well give it a try. There were too many competitors, so she hadn't expected much. Then, a month later, she received an offer. It was the only offer Shiyao made at Jiang University. After joining the company, she was entrusted with high h 12.3kReads8.7Score1.5k14d adds

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    The male lead is a wealthy tycoon, and the female lead is a recent graduate. The story follows the protagonist's growth in the early stages, with the male lead supporting her. Later, they become both strong, and the relationship is intellectual and romantic. The plot is very tight and rich.

25. 25 离 My Ex-Husband Is Irresistible After Our Divorce 离婚后我的前夫真香了 Wusu Bubble Rice Cracker乌苏泡仙贝Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Moon Crossing Roses is now available] [The Groveling Ex's Redemption (Unconventional), Reunited After a Breakup] [Cool, Rational Beauty, Cold on the Outside and Warm on the Inside * Tsundere, Awkward Big Puppy Who Learns to Change] ", His rose garden is still a desolate wasteland." ", If love were a research project, you would be my one and only subject for life." After five years of marriage, Bai Luo'an left Huo Ling a folder. Inside were the divorce papers she'd signed, h 17.9kReads9.2Score1.3k14d adds
26. 26 爱 Love Like a Sea of Stars 爱意如星海 Su Cheng溯澄Modern Romance604k WordsCompleted [Clever, sharp-witted female executive × gentle, scheming company president] [One-on-one, love at first sight, falling deeper in love at their next meeting, happy ending] Shen Muqing only wanted to make money to pay for her mother's treatment and bring down her scumbag father. But somehow, she got involved with Ji Yancheng. Church doves don't kiss crows. She deliberately tried to keep her distance, until he cornered her against a wall and said, “I might be a more reliable choice than the men you 5kReads9.2Score58314d adds
27. 27 越 Crossing the Line: Surrendering While Wide Awake 越界，于清醒中沉沦 Su Cheng溯澄Modern Romance511k WordsCompleted [Independent, clear-headed female secretary + heir who has been plotting for a long time] [One-on-one, both virgins, love grows over time, secret crush becomes mutual, happy ending] * Fu Ning worked herself to the bone for three years at Shengshi Group to repay a debt of gratitude. Before things became completely unmanageable, she decisively walked away. All of Yuncheng was saying she had tried to seduce the young master of Shengshi, failed, then lost her temper and was forced to resign. They ca 2.9kReads8.9Score31614d adds
28. 28 老 A Little Diary of Office Romance 老板恋爱小记 Dui Jiuchuan兑九川Modern Romance191k WordsCompleted Life is long, and there is much to look forward to. Cheng Mulin, now over thirty, never thought she would meet someone she truly liked enough to give up being single. Li Chengfei never imagined that someone's arrival could make him this happy. 3.9kReads8.9Score39814d adds

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    This is a matter of equal strength between men and women.

29. 29 他 He Can't Stop Thinking About Me 他对我，念念不忘 Shi Yiyuan十一源Modern Romance263k WordsCompleted [1v1] [Both Pure] [Reunited After Years Apart] [Childhood Sweethearts] (Comic adaptation signed) "The Long Road to Winning Her Back" "Arrogant, Headstrong Heiress x Scheming, Devoted Childhood Sweetheart, Lord Qiao" The owner of Xiyu Design Studio is a beauty. Proud and high-profile, she makes no effort to hide her confidence. She has offended plenty of people over the years, but still lives her life freely and on her own terms. She has no shortage of suitors, but she always gives them the same 14.5kReads9.3Score1.6k14d adds

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    Gu Xu, the arrogant and flamboyant owner of a design studio, unleashed a furious tantrum at Qiao Zhenyu, the newly crowned "powerful tycoon," at a Beijing socialite dinner. Unexpectedly, this ruthless tycoon not only didn't get angry, but also gently coaxed her. It turned out they were childhood sweethearts, reunited after a broken relationship.

30. 30 一 A Life Full of Joy 一笙有喜 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [A breathtaking beauty, a fallen heiress, VS a refined, aloof heir to a powerful Beijing family. Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + clear-headed heroine] After a sudden upheaval, Song Xi has no choice but to marry the refined, aloof heir to the Qiao family. At first, though, the two are like needle and wheat: neither can stand the other. Who could have guessed that they’d later be so sweet together? Their friends all complained, “Leave us single people a way to live!” One day, Presiden 33.3kReads9.5Score3.6k14d adds

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    These are all older books, except for "After Being Targeted by the Boss," which is a newer book and is currently my favorite. ❤️

31. 31 邱 Secretary Qiu's Marriage 邱秘书的婚事 Water Leaves No Trace水不留痕Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted Qiu Yu is the secretary to Ji Xiangdong, the owner of a real estate company. She's a chubby little foodie who loves to eat and works hard. Her parents always hoped their daughter would marry a son-in-law who could eat as much as she could and wouldn't look down on her. After a long search and many twists and turns, she finally found the right man. No angst. 52.6kReads9.5Score5.8k14d adds
32. 32 一 A Bite of Ginger Heat: The Mad Chef Turns the Whole Place Upside Down 一口姜辣：疯批厨娘掀翻全场 Lemon Chirp-Chirp Candy柠檬啾啾糖Modern Romance288k WordsOngoing [Scheming revenge ✖️ two formidable leads ✖️ satisfying read] Once, she was the shining star of S City's restaurant industry. Xiaoshanju, the restaurant she founded with her own hands, was her pride and joy. But a carefully orchestrated “food poisoning” scandal ruined the genius chef Jiang Xiao overnight. Her upscale restaurant was shut down, she was saddled with enormous debts, and she fell into an abyss. The masterminds behind it all were her former fiancé and her cousin. Now penniless and di 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is a genius chef, and the male lead is a CEO. They join forces to seek revenge and grow together!

33. 33 疯 Crazy Flirting Is the Only Way to Make It Exciting 疯撩，才够带劲 Drink Up the Winds and Moonlight饮尽风月Modern Romance588k WordsCompleted [Both leads are faithful to each other + Equally matched + Intensely flirtatious + Extra sweet] [A billionaire family head with a max-level love brain] vs. [A dazzling, proud young lady who’s sharp-tongued but soft-hearted] Mo Zhenyue was born into the Mo family, the foremost of the four great families of Shengjing. Raised in luxury from childhood, she was the apple of everyone’s eye. She was also stunningly beautiful, as if favored by the heavens. Everyone thought that for a woman like her, lov 5.3kReads9.3Score62814d adds

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    The female lead is incredibly capable, and the male lead almost lost his life trying to win her over; they are a powerful duo.

34. 34 不 No Regrets 不悔 Chao Xiaocheng朝小诚Anime Fanfiction218k WordsCompleted Wei Yingzhou, granddaughter of the Qiaoyin clan, the notorious rich kid of Shangdong City, securely holds the position of Qiaoyin's CEO. She commands the world with ruthless decisiveness and captivates everyone around her. Through ten years of ups and downs in business, and ten years of weathering storms together, Xie Yuren lets her charge recklessly through his life. He joins her in building an unassailable reputation for the "Wei-Xie" partnership, and offers her thirty years of his life as a w 1.2kReads9.5Score16914d adds

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    The female leads are all incredibly strong, and the male leads are all secretly in love with the gods of war.

35. 35 京 The Tide Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港澜渡 A Book Worth a Fortune一本千万利Modern Romance631k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, slowly climbing] [Hong Kong old-money style vs. Beijing political circles] [Intrigue and covert battles among the wealthy] [High-IQ business and romance] [Slow burn, not a fast-paced power fantasy; feel free to skip chapters] Four pairs of hunters, four hunts. The rain pours over Hong Kong. Come enjoy a TVB-style romance, business-war, and suspense drama! Sweet nothings go beyond “Stay a little longer” and “I adore you” to include “I’m crazy about you.” Duplicity is the 8.5kReads8.9Score77514d adds

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    A woman in a high position, with a strong background and powerful abilities, reminiscent of a TVB drama set in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Macau.

36. 36 科 A Tech Mogul Offers a Billion to Get Me into Research 科技新贵砸百亿求我搞科研 A Rampaging Green Pepper一颗暴走的青椒Modern Romance138k WordsCompleted [Both leads are powerful, but the heroine is stronger] [An intellectual heroine] [A smart, satisfying power fantasy] [Rich CEOs are a dime a dozen; a brilliant heroine is one in a million] He is the iron-fisted head of Huanyu Tech, obsessive and ruthless, yet at the height of his power he is plunged into endless darkness. She is an algorithm engineer with an unparalleled intellect, cool and rational. In life, she loves nothing more than precise code and flawless data. A secret contract makes he 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A research-oriented female protagonist versus a financial tycoon male protagonist. The female protagonist relentlessly pursues scientific research, while the male protagonist showers her with financial support. A powerful alliance to build a business. A smart and satisfying read! [Requesting frequent updates!][Requesting frequent updates!]

37. 37 拒 Refusing to Marry Into a Rich Family: CEO Daddy, Let Me Go 拒当豪门媳：总裁爹地请放手 Shuang Xiaoshi双小十Modern Romance322k WordsCompleted [Slow-burn romance] + [Love grows over time] + [Workplace romance] No characters lose their intelligence, and no one lets love cloud their judgment. They stay rational and clear-headed, but they must learn to endure loneliness. The heroine is a senior executive at a company. Helping the chairman's heir is one of her key performance targets. If he works hard and strives to improve, her career takes off. If he spends his time chasing cats and dogs, she ends up destitute. But just when she has made 103Reads—Score614d adds

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    This book is great! The female lead is a high-level corporate executive, and she's intelligent throughout the entire book, without any hint of idiocy. I love it!

38. 38 重 Reborn, I Only Want to Build My Career, but I Keep Finding True Love 重生后我只想搞事业，偏偏遇真爱 A Heart Born of Clear Skies and Gentle Breezes光风霁月自生怀Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted Rising from the ashes, she leaves old dreams behind. She devotes herself to business and breaks free of her confines. She never meant to fall in love, but love found her anyway, and both her career and romance flourish. That year, Su Wan was reborn with the regrets of her past life and vowed to escape her tragic fate and focus on building her career… “In my past life, I let love ruin everything. In this life, I’m chasing money and never looking back.” Drawing on her knowledge of the future, she 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A well-crafted work that perfectly matches the prompt

39. 39 站 At the Crossroads of Love and Marriage 站在爱与婚姻的十字路口 A Heart Born of Clear Skies and Gentle Breezes光风霁月自生怀Modern Romance153k WordsCompleted “Yu Meiren: Written on a Visit to My Alma Mater” “After many years, I return to the place where I studied, and memories drift on the gentle breeze. I recite poems by the stone boat until moonlight shines, while rippling waters reflect green silhouettes. Though I have come here, my heart remains; I wave goodbye and take my leave. How many kindred spirits can one find in life? Even after roaming the ends of the earth, I still think of my classmates.” Xu Ming combined the refined pleasures of a man 2Reads6.9Score—14d adds
40. 40 苏 Miss Su, Your Husband Has Fallen Off 苏小姐，你老公掉了 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance501k WordsCompleted [Absurd comedy] The powerful families force their way into the Su family, and the aristocratic clans make things difficult! A spy infiltrates the candidates to marry into the Su family. Su Yin rejects them all, then turns around and picks the most handsome man she can find on the street. But... Su Yin: “Why are they calling you Young Master?” Ye Xuanyi: “You heard wrong. I came to marry into your family with nothing to my name. You'll have to support me.” Su Yin: “I'm going out for a while.” 3.1kReads9.2Score38114d adds

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    🌻①The female lead is a powerful businesswoman and the heir to the Su family, exuding a strong aura. The male lead is the young master of a hidden sect with a very high social standing. ②The female lead owns her own company, is a genius student, and is the beloved little princess of the Yan family. She's also cunning and shrewd. [Thumbs up]The male lead is a powerful figure in Beijing's elite circles.

41. 41 诱 Sweet-Talked! The Little Fox Returns, and the Tycoon Is Flustered 诱哄！小狐狸回归，大佬被撩红温 Zhiyao, Also Known as Xiyao芝尧也叫西尧Modern Romance521k WordsCompleted [Audiobook now available] A scheming vampire heiress VS an unruly, abstinent man in power (a god willingly bows his head) Two powerful leads + scheming + steamy, flirtatious romance + love at first kiss An accident one midsummer ten years ago left a brand on Quan Shize. It was less a shackle than an obsession with one person. Everyone said the youngest Quan heir was unruly and claimed he didn’t react to women, that he was incapable of sex. At twenty-seven, he owned two top-tier conglomerates and 2.9kReads8.4Score42114d adds
42. 42 无 No Beginning, No End 无始难终 Soft Water Forges a Blade柔水铸刀Modern Romance214k WordsOngoing [A possessive, ruthless career woman x a cold, heartless tycoon in a position of power] A story of the one below taking by guile and force, and the one above bowing to love Fu Mingxi appeared like a sudden beam of light in the darkest moment of Su Chen's life. That light sustained her life and nourished her, so she selfishly clung to it with all her might, stopping at nothing, even against his wishes. But later, she learned that her light had another moon... After three years of marriage, Su 87Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is decisive and efficient, and the male lead is a CEO.

43. 43 来 The Bad Woman from Prison 来自监狱的坏女人 Who Could Be My Match谁与为偶Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Original title: The Chaste Police Commissioner: I've Locked Away Your Heart Workplace romance + suspenseful romance + soul swapping + unhinged villainess forces her love + forbidden cop-and-criminal romance + the queen returns I'm Su Yu. The “Goddess of Finance” admired by everyone in the business world. A meticulously planned car accident sent me tumbling from the clouds into the mud. I became the “suspect” everyone cursed and was personally delivered to a detention center. My best friend betra 830Reads9.2Score11414d adds

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    [Financial Crime, Suspenseful Mystery] Female financial expert, suspect vs. Male police officer's aloof beauty, evenly matched.

44. 44 昼 The Day When the Days Were Long and the Nights Short 昼长夜短的那天 Nu Wu女吴Modern Romance230k WordsCompleted Completed · [Scheming Approach to a Spoiled Rich Second-Generation Heir VS A Rational, Restrained Female Investment Manager] [CEO + Business Warfare + Push and Pull + Devoted to His Wife + HE] A new hire showed up in Antai’s investment and financing department. To everyone’s surprise, it was Shan Jialin, the notorious spoiled young master of the Shan family. To his face, everyone called him Mr. Shan; behind his back, they complained that he had a pile of scandals and knew nothing about real est 26Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is a career elite, and the male lead is a real estate president who was forced into the role. Their love story unfolds in the capital city, filled with tension, business battles, and redemption.

45. 45 爱 Love at the Turning Point 爱在逆袭时 Truehearted and Truly Attentive真心真悉悉Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted Couple pairing: Cheerful, determined sunflower VS cold, scheming, profit-minded man At 28, Shi Tong was out of work and out of love. Born into a humble family, she had worked hard to get through school and become an executive, and she'd even found a decent boyfriend. Then, overnight, her company went bankrupt and her boyfriend cheated on her with a rich girl. Down on her luck, she returned to her hometown for a high school reunion. There, Shi Tong struck up a conversation with Ji Ling, the camp 143Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommended! A thrilling and addictive urban romance novel featuring a strong female lead who proves herself resilient. The story revolves around a powerful and assertive female protagonist who clashes with a cold and domineering CEO, reorganizing the workplace. The details are captivating, the pacing fast, the immersive experience, and the dramatic twists and turns are all compelling. Strong souls attract each other – highly recommended!

46. 46 豪 A Powerful CEO and His Love, Racing Toward Each Other 豪门霸总的双向奔赴 The Blue Gum Has Fallen, and the Locust Bird Arrives蓝桉已逝遇槐鸟Modern Romance8k WordsCompleted A Two-Way Romance with a Powerful CEO 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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47. 47 我 My Years as the CEO's Daughter 我当总裁千金的这些年 Jin Yan菳言Modern Romance299k WordsCompleted CEO romance + face-slapping + satisfying revenge + youth + love + the worlds of politics, business, and the military + fierce battles A poor girl rises to become a wealthy beauty, taking on the worlds of politics and business in turn! The plot is thrilling: her secret crush confesses his feelings! A domineering CEO pursues her relentlessly! The political world treats her like a treasure! The business world holds her in awe! The heroine is clever, intelligent, emotionally savvy, and financiall 58Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    This book is really good. The female lead has a comeback and secretly loves the CEO male lead. It's sweet with a touch of angst!

48. 48 爱 Lovebird: A Phoenix Girl Has Phoenix Blood 爱情鸟：凤凰女有凤凰女的血液 Lin Gaoyue林高月Modern Romance188k WordsCompleted [Hard-Luck, Determined Heroine VS. Disabled, Down-on-His-Luck Rich Heir] [Teacher-Student Romance + Second Chance at Love + Through Thick and Thin + High-Stakes Business Warfare] Yu Xiaolei, formerly known as Tang Yishan, bears the weight of a painful past. Her mother, Yu Rui, gave everything she had to selflessly support Tang Zhengze, only to be abandoned. Yu Xiaolei was left struggling to find her place as an illegitimate daughter. Growing up dependent on others, Yu Xiaolei experienced the wor 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is the strongest female lead in history, while the male lead is just a figurehead CEO thanks to his good birth. The two complement each other's strengths and weaknesses and push their careers to the peak.

49. 49 归 The Place We Call Home 归宿之地 Old Dreams, Cherry Blossoms in the Snow故梦樱雪Modern Romance369k WordsOngoing (Top-tier wealthy families, no scheming green tea rivals, no women fighting over men, no saintly heroine. The heroine sees the bigger picture and has brains and conviction. The hero isn’t legally clueless or cruel to women. He occasionally goes off the rails but is mostly normal. Happy ending.) A fatal case of mistaken identity. A carefully planned hunt. Deep in debt, Li Shuyan is mistaken for Lin Shuyue, the missing wife of a wealthy family, outside a convenience store. She is dragged into 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Wow! Both are top professionals, exceptionally strong, and the romantic development feels very natural.

50. 50 卷 The Workaholic CEO Loves Overtime, So His Overworked Secretary Runs Off with the Desk 卷王总裁爱加班，牛马秘书扛桌跑 Mrs. Ocherov奥切罗夫人Modern Romance790k WordsCompleted [Sweet, soft-hearted, adorable overworked secretary X ruthless, seductive, scheming CEO with a fragile side | HE + sweet romance + mutual devotion + funny and lighthearted + mutual healing + gentle comfort] At 10 p.m., in an office tower in Shanghai’s CBD, CEO’s secretary Li Li eats instant noodles and gnaws on a cold meat bun in front of her computer. She can’t take any more overtime at this lousy job. It just never ends! After losing her job, she gets referred by a relative and lands a positio 435Reads—Score3014d adds

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    The CEO appears glamorous on the surface, but he has a sordid past. He's ruthless, decisive, and cunning. Yet, he's also fragile and sensitive, lacking love and security, and utterly obsessed with romance. His devoted secretary, Niu Ma, thinks, "Even if he's handsome, strong, and tragically tough, he can't force me to work overtime every day. Going to work is like going to a funeral; I'm exhausted like a dog."

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