Stories Where the Male Lead Is Extremely Insecure and Feels Unworthy of the Female Lead 男主觉的自己配不上女主，非常自卑的文

1. 51 城 The City Gate Caught Fire, and I Got Caught in the Crossfire 城门失火，殃及了我 A Promise Worth a Fortune一诺重金Modern Romance356k WordsCompleted Qian Zheng picked up the teapot on the table, poured her a glass of water, and casually asked, “Have you dated anyone over the years?” His tone was as natural as if he’d asked, “Have you eaten?” Yan Yan looked up at him, unable to find any hint of emotion on his face. He still had that same “I can do what I want, and I’m always right” look. The bastard who had once hurt her so badly that every inch of her had felt bruised now dared to ask her this. She took a sip of water and answered seriously, 11.9kReads8.9Score1.3k14d adds

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   All three male protagonists are straight-laced science students, the female protagonists are talkative, the authors are humorous, and there are many memorable quotes.

2. 52 关 The Equation of You 关于你的方程式 A Promise Worth a Fortune一诺重金Modern Romance380k WordsCompleted [Devoted, restrained poor boy x smart, clear-headed rich beauty] Shu Qiao couldn't accept breaking up with Li Zheng, so she swallowed her pride and went to talk things through with him. Instead, she overheard him telling one of her classmates, “Shu Qiao and I have no future. I dated her because I didn't want to have any regrets about my college years.” Love is a multivariable linear equation. Li Zheng, who had always aced math, knew perfectly well that Shu Qiao wasn't his optimal solution, so he 10.7kReads8.9Score99614d adds
3. 53 爱 Love Like a Sky Full of Stars 爱如繁星满天 A Promise Worth a Fortune一诺重金Modern Romance156k WordsCompleted A Cinderella marries into a wealthy family, only to be looked down on by her in-laws, ignored by her husband, and denied any say in the marriage. Even the divorce is forced upon her. After a painful reckoning, Guan Yu resolves to fight Bo Yan for custody of their child. But how can a mayfly shake a tree? Will Guan Yu get revenge, crush the trash, and face-slap her ex-husband? Don’t fantasize! Will she overcome every obstacle and reach the peak of her career? Don’t even dream! Reality will put yo 2.9kReads8.6Score24714d adds
4. 54 错 Ninety-Nine Wrongful Advances, and Now the Big Shot Weeps and Begs Me to Make It Official 错撩99次，大佬他哭着求名分 Socially Awkward and Broke社恐且穷Modern Romance287k WordsCompleted [Secret crush + sweet romance + everyone’s darling + male lead is a love-struck CEO + heroine is a spoiled heiress] Shen Qingmiao was born under a lucky star, but had terrible luck in love. She had to complete 100 relationships before she could meet her destined partner. She tried to defy fate, but became infamous as a heartbreaker. Even her parents kicked her out of the house. Lin Mosen held power over the capital. He was gentle and refined, yet his reputation was even worse than hers. No one k 6Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 55 高 The Cold, Handsome God Is Actually a Clingy Little Puppy?! 高冷男神居然是阴湿小狗？！ Jing En Harea境恩Harea7k WordsCompleted The aloof male heartthrob is actually a gloomy little puppy?! 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I'm recommending my own story. The male lead is insecure and a bit of a creep, and the girl overhears all his whispered conversations ⁽⁽ଘ( ˊᵕˋ )ଓ⁾⁾

6. 56 老 Don't Be Afraid, Honey. I Have a Redemption System to Help Me Win You Back 老婆别怕，我有赎罪系统换我追你 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance203k WordsCompleted “Runaway Heiress x Possessive New Money Peacock” “Mind Reading + Both Reborn + Wife-Chasing System” * In her previous life, Song Yi was an untouchable heiress who treated Jiang Lin like a plaything. She took him by force, abandoned him, then left the country without a second thought. Later, when the Song family went bankrupt, he was the only person who could save her. He trapped her in a five-year marriage, holding her captive. Everyone said Jiang Lin was a distant, untouchable flower: cold, ele 3.1kReads—Score12614d adds

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   A runaway heiress x a narcissistic nouveau riche, both reborn, their destinies intertwined. In their past life, he was abandoned, fueling his hatred, and in retaliation, imprisoned her in marriage for five years, ultimately resulting in both their deaths and injuries. In this life, the aloof beauty blooms wildly, relentlessly pursuing his wife. 👊

7. 57 重 After I Was Reborn, the Billionaire Young Master Became Obsessed with My Scent 重生后，千亿少爷迷恋我的体香 Mu Zeyou Chen沐泽宥辰Modern Romance683k WordsCompleted The rating has only just opened, so it'll go up later. In her previous life, she thought her boyfriend, a taxi driver, was poor. She stormed out and threw herself into the arms of a real estate tycoon, thinking she could marry into a wealthy family and rise to the top overnight. She never expected that the poor guy was actually the heir to Shanghai's top dynasty, the Maya Group, who had gone missing more than twenty years ago. When she opens her eyes again, she's back before their breakup. The c 23.3kReads8.7Score3k14d adds

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   This book is good.

8. 58 笨 The Foolish Beauty's Kept Man, a Remnant of the Former Dynasty, Starts a Rebellion 笨蛋美人包养的前朝余孽，造反啦 Good People Get Good Packages好人有好包Ancient Romance122k WordsOngoing [A morally upright man in the early stages, later insecure and possessive; gloomy, damp, and brooding; with a split personality, a melodramatic past, household intrigue, revenge on scumbags, mutual firsts, slow burn, happy ending, one-on-one] Shi Suining, the second daughter of the Shi family’s second branch, is gloomy and timid. Once again, her older sister frames her, and she’s sent to a country estate in the western suburbs. At last, fate smiles on her. She finds her future brother-in-law, Ji 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The male protagonist falls from grace and becomes a wanted criminal, forced to live under an assumed name alongside the female protagonist, watching her laugh and be merry with others.

9. 59 睁 Wake Up! I’ve Become the Villainous Girlfriend of a Brooding Heir 睁眼！穿成阴湿太子爷的恶毒女友 Ke Miantang柯眠棠Modern Romance236k WordsOngoing [Sweet, soft, adorably clueless beauty X lovesick young heir] [Pure sweetness, no angst + mostly everyday life + seemingly one-on-two but actually one-on-one, both chaste + romantic rivals fighting over her + seemingly uncle and nephew vying for the same woman] Jiang Simiao opens her eyes to find she has become the young heir’s fake girlfriend in "Double Transmigration: I’ll Never Let You Down in This Life". In the original story, her parents stole a baby from a wealthy Hong Kong family and r 62Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The insecure puppy

10. 60 沉 Falling Back in My Youth 沉落少年时 Chen Xing Yu陈行与Modern Romance167k WordsOngoing A bittersweet older-woman/younger-man romance: restrained, devoted younger man × gentle, clear-eyed senior - Puppy-like younger man, five years younger; two highly intelligent equals; neither is sexually inexperienced; happy ending - Bittersweet unrequited love + forbidden fantasies + the one in power lowering his head + reunion after years apart + love growing over time - Five years later, Chen Che and Shen Yu meet again. The poor, gifted boy from a small town has become a top technical directo 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A five-year age gap romance between an older woman and a younger man, both strong, bittersweet unrequited love - A poor but gifted boy patiently and restrainingly harbors a seven-year crush on his "older brother's girlfriend," leading to a reconciliation - Immoral fantasy/conflict/mistakes/battlefield/older sister's humility

11. 61 哈 Huh? I Became the Villainous Employer of a Down-and-Out Mute Male Lead 哈？穿成落魄哑巴男主的恶毒雇主 The Legitimate Daughter of the God of Wealth 2财神嫡女2Modern Romance456k WordsCompleted Complete [gorgeous heiress of a wealthy family ✖️ sensitive mute slave; sweet transmigration romance, easygoing daily life, slow-burn love, healing, devoted to each other, reunion] P.S. An affectionate growing-together story, full of flirtatious tension. The dog-like mute male lead is always begging for kisses and cuddles. Shen Xingwei opens her eyes and finds herself as the cruel employer who mistreats the mute male lead when he falls on hard times! In the original novel, the male lead has t 470Reads—Score10214d adds

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    He liked the female lead at first but didn't dare to express his feelings. Later... [Shy][shy]

12. 62 他 He Kissed Me Seven Years Later 他吻在七年之后 Qin Tianzi, Who Likes Zhongjiang Pomelo喜欢中江柚的秦天子Modern Romance227k WordsCompleted The snow in Vienna won't stop for anyone, but he waited seven years for her. She went from working with Doctors Without Borders to becoming one of the country's top surgeons. She saved countless lives, but wanted nothing to do with the past. Then one day, at the entrance to the emergency room, a mixed-race boy tugged at her white coat: “Auntie, my dad says you're my mom.” She looked up and saw the gray eyes she'd missed for seven years. “Lin Suihe,” he said, “I've waited seven years for you 46Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist in this book believes the female protagonist is selfless and fearless, while he feels that his hands and heart are stained with filth and that he is unworthy of her.

13. 63 渡 Save Me, Not the Drunkard 渡我不渡醉 Bamboo Song Pear竹音梨Modern Romance283k WordsCompleted [A guarded, wounded hero × a gentle, steadfast heroine who saves him | Mutual devotion · Rekindled Romance] “Everyone who gets close to me comes to a bad end. You should leave.” “It's not your fault, Jiang Zui. You haven't done anything wrong.” Kneeling in the light, she led him out of the shadows and told him he wasn't a curse. He deserved to be loved. This was a silent standoff, and a gentle salvation. Jiang Zui thought his life would never see the light until he met Su Yuhe at seventeen. Afra 2.8kReads—Score18314d adds

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    Gentle redemption never goes out of style! This novel has healed countless people's late-night anxieties! The male lead is incredibly proactive, it's a great read!

14. 64 拜 Please! After I Was Reborn, the Little Madman Clung to Me and Wouldn’t Let Go 拜托！重生后小疯子抱着我不撒手 Ganlu Temple's Iron T Mo Yan甘露寺铁T莫言Modern Romance456k WordsCompleted A madman driven insane by love x the sweet girl who heals him Lu Miaomiao is kept by the mysterious madman of the Feng family for more than ten years. At first, Lu Miaomiao is afraid of him and always wishes she could stay as far away from him as possible. But after she dies, the madman everyone fears becomes a fool, lost in his own fantasies and unwilling to wake up. At last, on a lonely night no one knows about, he follows her into death. Reborn, she plans to keep her distance from the mad 11kReads9.3Score1k14d adds
15. 65 偏 The Possessive Heiress Is the Little Ancestor 偏执大小姐她是小祖宗 Painting Souls in the Orchid Night兰夜唱墨魂Modern Romance595k WordsCompleted [Long-form entry for the campus fiction contest] Before she was reborn, she was an obsessive madwoman, infatuated with Si Junmo. Even though he never returned her feelings, she worshiped him like a lovesick puppy, hanging on his every passing mood. “I’m morally bankrupt and ethically depraved!” “Si Junmo! Choose me or her?” “If you don’t like me, why do you keep leading me on?” After being reborn, she became a normal person with a cold heart. She stopped acting like an idiot and chasing after so 501Reads9.1Score10314d adds
16. 66 治 A Healing Kind of Love 治愈系偏宠 Wilderness Siren荒野塞壬Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted (Also known as: The Crazy Big Shot and His Little Fairy Are Reborn Together!) (Both reborn + mildly dark) Beautiful, strong, tragic, and unhinged big shot × sweet, gentle, straightforward young woman Yun Sheng has been reborn. The first thing she does is go find Pei Yan, the man who was about to become her husband. But why was the gentle, handsome husband she remembered, who had gone a little mad after her death, already an unhinged boy to begin with? Just as she’s hoping to start over, Pei Yan 247Reads9.0Score—14d adds
17. 67 他 His Silly, Sweet Girl 他的傻乖乖 Xi Chen溪宸Modern Romance413k WordsCompleted Synopsis: [Cool, aloof boy × sweet, charming girl] Meng Fanchen was cold and distant, finding fault with everything in the world. He didn't understand love and had never been loved. He was like the loneliest star in the farthest reaches of the sky, surrounded by nothing but darkness and an abyss. When Meng Fanchen was at his most helpless and down on his luck, Xia Zixuan found him. His eyes reddened as he gripped her chin and demanded harshly, “What? You like me?” Xia Zixuan nodded, her little f 1.9kReads9.1Score15514d adds
18. 68 心 A Heart's Hard to Speak 心动难言 Chive Fish Ball Bun韭菜鱼丸包Modern Romance161k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Childhood Friends + School Life] Yu Zhizhi was struck on the head by a dilapidated billboard and sent straight back to high school, two years earlier. Looking at her first boyfriend, who had treated her like a tool and whom she’d been dating for less than two months, she decided to stay away from the jerk and relive her recently ended high school years. Then Nan Zheng, the haughty guy she couldn’t stand, was caught secretly being kind to her: The bottle of milk on her desk ev 187Reads9.0Score—14d adds
19. 69 山 The Camellia Flower Spirit Became the Villain's Beloved White Moonlight 山茶花精她成了反派的白月光 lq7pfoModern Romance215k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + sweet romance + a delicate camellia spirit + an autistic villainous big shot] Original title: The Camellia Spirit Becomes the Villain's One True Love (Female lead's perspective) Jiaojiao took a nap, woke up, and discovered she'd transmigrated into a book. From the start, she's just a flower, and staying alive depends on a powerful man! While the villainous big shot is still young, she'd better cling to him! When Jiaojiao first sees the big shot: “Waaah~” When Jia 4.5kReads9.2Score40514d adds
20. 70 偏 The Obsessive Big Shot's Childhood Sweetheart Is Super Sweet 偏执大佬的小青梅她超甜 Clear Wood Becomes a Boat清木成舟Modern Romance180k WordsCompleted [Campus + healing + sweet romance + childhood friends] When they first met, seven-year-old Tang Yuezhou stood in the shadows, looking at Jiang Xingyue holding a doll. He couldn’t stand her. He thought he hated dolls, and he hated the little girl standing in the sunshine, looking like a doll. At nineteen, Tang Yuezhou knelt at Jiang Xingyue’s feet, gazing up at her with reverence. His hoarse voice carried a timid hope. “Xingxing, could you give me a home?” When he was twenty-one, Xingxing fell fr 474Reads9.0Score12114d adds
21. 71 落 The Down-and-Out Young Master Is Wild, Rebellious, and Clingy 落魄少爷，他狂拽野痞又缠人 Fan Sheng梵升Modern Romance379k WordsCompleted “Down-and-out young master from the capital's elite circles: wild, arrogant, bad-boy devotion” ✖️ “Reborn, sweet and charming childhood sweetheart: fair-skinned beauty who fiercely protects her man” Sweet romance! Healing! Love that grows over time! They choose each other! The powerful Fu family fell overnight. Fu Chen went from being the capital's little tyrant to a penniless young boy in the small city of Jiacheng. When he had nothing and his spirits were broken, a nosy, fair-skinned young gir 2.3kReads9.2Score30514d adds
22. 72 病 Sickly-Obsessed Mogul, Your Antidote Has Been Reborn 病娇大佬，您的解药已重生 Qi Yue Shisan漆月拾叁Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted [Obsessive Love + Satisfying Revenge + Healing and Redemption + Sweet Romance] In her previous life, Ruan Xing was cruelly tormented by her wicked older sister. In the final moments before her soul vanished, that mysterious boy picked up a dagger and avenged her with his own hands, only to take his own life in prison. After being reborn, she came to her senses and sent her wicked sister straight to hell, one step at a time. To repay the boy, she tracked him down and did everything she could to b 211Reads9.1Score10514d adds
23. 73 灼 A Scorching Brand 灼痕烙印 One Five Doesn't Eat Fish一五不吃鱼Modern Romance270k WordsCompleted [Reborn white moonlight + mutual salvation + mutual devotion + sweet romance] [Obsessive, unhinged, possessive male lead vs. charming, kind, gentle female lead] In her previous life, Su Qiantang had someone she could never let go of. She searched for him for a long time without success, only to become entangled with a demon who killed without batting an eye. He was possessive, arrogant, and even twisted, a man who inspired fear. He once held a knife to Qiantang’s throat and told her, “You have t 2.6kReads9.3Score27114d adds
24. 74 病 The Lovesick Character Persona Has Fallen Apart 病娇人设崩塌了 Sweet Peach Yaoyao甜桃夭夭Modern Romance575k WordsCompleted [The print edition is coming soon and will be available on all platforms. See you at 7:00 p.m. on July 31!] Xie Huai, the famous young heir of the capital, fell in love at first sight with Song Nuan, the dazzling freshman representative on stage, when he was a freshman in high school. Xie Huai suffers from depression and is possessive and volatile. He won't let any boys near Song Nuan, and anyone who gets close ends up expelled. Terrified, Song Nuan is forced to transfer schools, but Xie Huai fo 50.4kReads9.4Score5k14d adds
25. 75 乖 Be Good, Love Me for Real: Ye Bao Has Made Lord Pei Cry with Affection Again 乖，认真爱我：野宝又把裴爷宠哭 Little Sweet Brocade小甜锦Modern Romance381k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + devoted, mutually doting couple + intense flirting + sweet and satisfying romance + mutual healing] Before she died, he loved and cherished her, even disfiguring himself and becoming paralyzed for her, but she knew nothing of it and gave her heart to the wrong man. Reborn, she saw the truth clearly and turned back without hesitation to save him in body and soul, and cure his disability. She announced to the whole world, “This is my man, in this life and every life to come.” She 5.4kReads9.4Score63514d adds
26. 76 嫁 After Marrying a Disabled Tycoon, I Became His Biggest Fan 嫁给残疾大佬后，我成了宠夫狂魔 In a Moment须臾间Modern Romance415k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Transmigration into a book + sickly, disabled, obsessive hero + doting-husband System, sweet and flirtatious romance between two devoted partners] Qin Xiangxiang transmigrates into a book and becomes the doomed cannon-fodder wife of a disabled magnate from a wealthy family. On their wedding night, she tries to climb into his bed, but he catches her in the act. In the end, her antics drive him to an early grave, and she dies alone after everyone turns against her. Looking at the hand 696Reads8.9Score10114d adds
27. 77 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 6.3kReads8.9Score78414d adds
28. 78 撩 Irresistible! The Brooding, Lovesick Beauty Begs His Darling to Show Him Some Tenderness 撩爆！阴郁病娇哭着求乖宝疼疼他 Glass Candy琉璃软糖Modern Romance356k WordsCompleted [Scheming, brooding, possessive, and ill-fated powerful man × sweet, adorable little fairy who dotes on her husband] [Sweet romance with no angst, reborn heroine gets revenge and takes down the villains] In her previous life, Jiang Xueyin was framed by her scumbag boyfriend and stepsister. She went from the apple of everyone’s eye to nothing, and ultimately met a tragic end, her body left in pieces. As her soul left her body, she saw the gloomy man she had hated all her life collecting her remai 3.1kReads9.1Score29514d adds
29. 79 救 Saving the Obsessive, Troubled Boy 救赎那个偏执阴暗少年 Xiao Ke Bu Cai.小可不才.Modern Romance229k WordsCompleted [Rebirth and Redemption + Mutual Devotion + Devoted and Sweet Romance + The Heroine Makes Her Feelings Clear + The Hero Has a Secret Crush + From School Days to the Wedding] A brooding, insecure boy × a bright, sweet, flirtatious girl 1. Only after Jiang Wanyue died did she learn that a boy had gazed up from the abyss countless times, hoping to catch a glimpse of the moon in the sky. When the moon fell one day, the boy’s world collapsed completely, leaving not a trace of light. Reborn, this time 16.8kReads9.1Score1.4k14d adds
30. 80 在 Kissing My Sweetheart Until She Cries Beneath the Summer Fireworks 在夏日烟火下亲哭小娇宝 Glutinous Rice Chestnut糯栗子Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted [A pampered heiress who'll never go broke or fall from grace VS a restrained, self-controlled, utterly loyal and devoted wolf pup] [Sweet romance + Comedy + Rebirth at school + One-on-one romance + Healing + Mutual devotion] Li Nanxing has had a bodyguard since she was five. He's like a silent shadow, always at her side, seeming to have no presence at all, yet never leaving her for a moment. Everyone thinks a haughty heiress would never care about an insignificant shadow. Until one midsummer nig 4.5kReads9.1Score74314d adds
31. 81 重 Reborn as a Little Wildcat: The Obsessive Boy’s Most Cherished One 重生小野猫：偏执少年心尖宠 The Bear Who Bumps into Everything乱撞的小熊Modern Romance314k WordsCompleted Reborn + redemption + sweet romance + one-on-one, devoted couple She was a thousand-year-old cat demon of noble blood. He was a boy cursed as a bringer of misfortune and hated by everyone. In her previous life, Jiang Mingyue's wicked junior sister severed her last tail, and she died in the human world. As her consciousness faded, she saw the boy she had barely known give up his most precious heart for her... “Mingyue, take my heart. Please don't mind that it's dirty, okay?” One day, time and spa 226Reads9.3Score10114d adds
32. 82 亲 Dear Miss Rat Beauty 亲爱的鼠美美小姐 Jiawen Aman佳文阿满Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted “You only have to be a little better than everyone else to be chosen by fate.” “People who know what they want can grit their teeth and hang on at any time.” “Once I’ve set my mind on something, I’ll see it through. I always have.” Meimei Mouse is Xin Yi’s favorite cartoon character. Becoming Meimei Mouse was the heroic dream of her girlhood. In Zhou Xing’s eyes, she truly is the invincible Miss Meimei Mouse. “Across mountains and rivers, I’ll cut a path through every obstacle for myself.” “The 40Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In the middle of the story, the male lead's career starts to falter while the female lead's career flourishes, leading him to feel unworthy of her.

33. 83 他 There's a Scar in His Palm 他的掌心有疤 Xiaomi Is Me小米就是我呀Ancient Romance661k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + transmigration + yandere + playing the fool while hiding one’s true strength + both pure + happy ending] --He acts pitiful by day and goes on a killing spree by night. A frail prince with superb acting skills × a valiant general’s daughter, a amnesiac princess consort “Yandere Prince” Xiao Yanmo: seemingly weak and easy to bully, but secretly obsessive and ruthless. A scar across his palm means he cannot hold her hand, yet he can crush anyone’s throat. “Overprotective Wife” 52Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You thought this was a female-centric power fantasy? No, this is a story with an extreme contrast between the two protagonists: "My husband seems sickly on the surface, but he's actually a crazy tycoon." It features a double time-travel plot, the ancient treasure Qinglan Scroll, and the bracelet on the heroine's wrist is something everyone's fighting over. There's both action and romance, the villains are intelligent, and the male lead isn't just a talkative yandere—he's a real killer. Moreover, the scar on his palm represents not being able to hold her hand, but also all the swords his sisters have shielded for her. This kind of "I'll fight my way through the imperial city for you, and you'll take all the swords for me" kind of love is truly captivating. It's the kind of story that will make you want to shout after reading it—Xiao Yanmo, you're amazing!

34. 84 母 My Mother Is in the ER Waiting for Me to Borrow Money, While My First Love's Father Tells Me to Let Go 母亲正在抢救室等我借钱，白月光父亲劝我放手 Tangerine Sand桔沙12k WordsCompleted My Mother Is Waiting for Me to Borrow Money in the Emergency Room, While My First Love’s Father Urges Me to Let Her Go 66Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist feels unworthy of the female protagonist and is extremely insecure. Despite his high education, he returns to a small city to deliver food to care for his seriously ill mother. Before doing so, he deletes the female protagonist's contact information, but they coincidentally meet again. The female protagonist then embarks on a quest to win him back, only to be cruelly separated from him.

35. 85 爱 An Unruly Love Slave: Only the One Who Tied the Knot Can Untie It 爱奴难驯，解铃还须系怜人 Jiaojiao Cat蕉蕉猫Fantastical Romance264k WordsOngoing [Mad Master and Servant] [Mutual Domestication] [Ensemble Cast] [A Fateful Game] When her older sister disappeared, Ming Yin claimed her sister's slave for herself. She liked him, but she didn't know what kind of affection it was, so she tormented him again and again, then saved him again and again, tying an inescapable bell around his ankle. And Shen Bailian loved being possessed by her. He willingly offered her his ribs as a weapon, all just to make her smile. Until the Three Realms fell into 463Reads—Score2714d adds
36. 86 庸 Beware the Mediocre 庸人小心 Yin Mu殷木Urban370k WordsCompleted Realistic fiction · Unrequited love with a bad ending · Small-town life · Ordinary people · Coming-of-age · No golden finger Based on the true experiences of friends, this story is told from a male first-person perspective and follows Jiang Xin through the ups and downs of his youth in a small southern county town from 2005 to 2014. He was once an elementary-school prodigy admired by everyone. But from the moment he started middle school, his life quietly began to veer off course. As a boy, he 201Reads—Score10714d adds

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    A self-conscious boy's heartfelt confession, a pure and deep-seated unrequited love. If you've ever secretly liked someone in your youth but were too insecure to approach them, then this book, *Be Careful, Ordinary Man*, will surely resonate deeply with you. The male protagonist's gentleness hides a deep-seated inferiority complex. He always feels he's not good enough, unworthy of the radiant female lead. This feeling of "not being good enough" is like a thorn in his heart, making him cautious with every approach, and timid with every flutter of his heart. But this inferiority complex is precisely what makes his love exceptionally pure. He doesn't use sweet words or try to please her; he simply waits silently, loving her in the most clumsy way from a corner unseen by her. The story avoids melodramatic pursuit plots and exaggerated misunderstandings, focusing instead on the most genuine heartbeats and struggles of youth—the bittersweet feeling of "I clearly like you, but I don't dare to say it," a feeling that tugs at the heartstrings while simultaneously bringing a smile to the reader's face.

37. 87 王 Wang Mingzhen Reborn in 1997 王明贞重生一九九七 Big Boss Norma诺玛大大Modern Romance223k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just come out and will rise, so please ignore it.) The heroine is reborn and resolves to become the person she wants to be. Who knew an unexpected turn would bring her face-to-face with the big shot from her previous life? He’s volatile, clingy, and always on the verge of tears. She has no choice but to take him along as she rises to the top. When Wang Mingzhen learns she can’t have children, she wants to break up. She tells Gu Xizhou, “Gu Xizhou, I want you to be happy. Do 206Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is reborn into a family that favors sons over daughters. The male lead is a school bully who transforms from a poor student to a top student to pursue her before confessing his feelings. The story has positive values ​​and avoids melodramatic tropes.

38. 88 浪 The Waves Trust the Clouds’ Whiteness 浪花信任云的白 Qinghe Qinghe清和清和Modern Romance355k WordsCompleted Two souls fall into a campus dream; reunited on a Middle Eastern battlefield | Doctors Without Borders × frontier defense hero | unhinged yet restrained, healing regret | sweet, bittersweet tension | rekindled romance | devoted to each other, happy ending A three-day romance in their youth, followed by twelve years apart across mountains and seas · Mature adults wearing the guise of high schoolers, falling into the most heart-wrenching romance in a dream · Each other's cure and salvation; a god 129Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead believes he's been reborn. The female lead knows she's dreaming. It's mostly sweet. Slightly angsty, the conflicting moments in the dream are quite painful, but both are very good people. The main story is complete. Sweet and bittersweet, ambiguous. A border guard soldier versus a Middle Eastern battlefield doctor. Nightly dreams intertwine, the two become each other's cure. After the dream shatters, the sweetness returns, and they get married in a whirlwind romance!

39. 89 重 Reborn: The Perfect First Love Turns into a Brooding, Toxic Male Ghost 重生：白月光爆改绿茶味阴湿男鬼 Jiaojiao Doesn't Eat Peaches娇娇不吃桃Modern Romance177k WordsOngoing [Reborn at School + Healing + Mutual Secret Crushes + Both Pure, Happy Ending + Light Ensemble] Radiant, charming little ray of sunshine x gloomy, possessive male ghost with a taste for playing innocent * Lin Yu's perspective: A secret crush is one person's private chaos. Given another chance, I'll do whatever it takes to keep him alive. Reborn, I find that my cool, refined, gentle, and kind ideal from my past life has completely transformed into a gloomy, possessive male ghost who acts all inno —Reads—Score—14d adds

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