The Beauty of Tragedy: Savoring the Heartbreak Be美学 享受扎心的快感

1. 1 以 I Offer My Devotion to the Passing Years 以我深情祭岁月 Er Qiao二乔Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [The physical book with the same title is now available] “I hesitated once. I turned back to face the slightest glimmer of hope, yet no one cared.” “Later, a thick fog rolled in. You said you loved me so much, but why was your love thinner than the fog, so faint I could barely see it?” Shen Nian 74.3kReads9.4Score6.7k14d adds

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   The first book was incredibly heart-wrenching; I'd call it the pinnacle of angst fiction. I cried the whole time I read it, and it ended in a tragic ending. The second book is also very angsty; it's still ongoing and I'm following it every day.

2. 2 折 Humiliation 折辱 Jiang Moniao Yubai江墨鸟逾白Modern Romance919k WordsCompleted [Angst first, sweetness later + mutual firsts + the female lead grows and heals in a slow-burn story + the male lead becomes seriously lovesick later on] Because of a mix-up over her identity, Shen Banban spent the first half of her life enduring humiliation, unable to escape the depths of poverty and death. The man high above her did not know how to cherish her. He used his overwhelming power to force her into submission and condemn her to ruin. Accustomed to standing by and watching, he had no 1.8kReads8.5Score16814d adds
3. 3 祁 Mr. Qi, May We Never Meet Again! 祁先生，后会无期！ Broad-Minded and Strong心宽体棒Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Short drama now streaming] Guan Min died saving Guan Hua. Gentle and kind, Guan Min made rebellious Guan Hua look like a complete delinquent. Guan Hua, with her terrible reputation, made Qi Zhanzhi, who loved Guan Min, marry her. Gripping her by the throat, Qi Zhanzhi snarled, “Why couldn’t it have been you who died!” But later, Qi Zhanzhi climbed the mountain on his knees, bowing at every step until he reached Qiyuan Palace. Before the statue of the Buddha Tathagata of the Three Treasures, he 8kReads8.8Score54714d adds

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   The first book is very angsty, and the male lead is really annoying. I personally think the second book has a sad ending; it's not very heart-wrenching, but there's a twist at the end.

4. 4 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1k14d adds
5. 5 枉 A Love Wasted 枉惜 Ten Tides十汐Two Male Leads130k WordsCompleted [One-on-one, both devoted only to each other + physical and emotional angst + heartbreak from start to finish + everyone gets a bad ending] A scheming top who keeps his talents hidden × a beautiful bottom who plays dumb to outwit others (This story puts the bottom through anguish from start to finish and is extremely unfriendly to fans of bottoms. Enter with caution!) Everyone knew that the apple of Prince Jing'an's eye was a blind zither player named Liu Xi. Even Liu Xi himself believed it. B 116Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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   The few sweet moments in the early stages are laced with daggers, and the later stages are extremely cruel. The protagonist is deceived and used by the other protagonist, leading to the destruction of his family and death. He suffers physical and emotional torment, and his life and death are all tragic.

6. 6 爆 Explosive! The Undercover Big Shot Has Fallen for Me 爆！卧底大佬他沦陷了 Spring Returns Beneath the Trees林下又见春Modern Romance312k WordsCompleted [BE] [BE] [BE] [Undercover police officer in Myanmar × genius doctor with a split personality] [No arguments, misunderstandings, or groveling] [Both leads are devoted only to each other] Myanmar, a rainy night, Guanyuan. A muffled thud came from the backyard. She saw him and glanced over without a trace of emotion. “Disgusting. Throw him out.” Lu Chen froze, then hurriedly spoke up. “I have money. Lots of money.” Su Qingyan stopped and glanced back at the man on the ground. “Take him inside.” .. 150Reads—Score10414d adds

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   The story of an undercover police officer, a tragic ending, not mindless angst.

7. 7 他 He Is in the South of the Clouds 他在云之南 Jing Xing景行Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted When they first met, he was shrouded in shadow, reeking of blood and violence. He asked her, “Who are you? Where are you from? What are you doing here?” It was a long time before she thought of the true answer: “I'm Shen Xun. I came from the far north to the south of the clouds, to meet the love of my life.” He was her Morpheus, giving her a poppy-like dream of love, bewitching and intoxicating. He captured her soul, clouded her mind, and made her addicted. Like a pawn crossing a river, she went 24.1kReads9.7Score4.6k14d adds

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   Yyds, be supreme

8. 8 江 Fishermen’s Lights on the River, Keeping Me Awake with Sorrow 江枫渔火对愁眠 Can't Catch不能扑Modern Romance54k WordsCompleted She waited for him all her life, but he would never come back. 822Reads8.6Score15914d adds
9. 9 我 I Was Twenty-Eight When I Died 我死的时候二十八岁 Yi Mo Yao以沫瑶Modern Romance416k WordsCompleted At twenty, Song Jiniao was hailed by the entertainment world as the “Nation's Goddess,” while Lin Ti died unexpectedly at an awards ceremony. She would never forget what happened that day, or the bone-chillingly cold look in that man's eyes. From then on, Shen Jiulin dragged her from her pedestal and plunged her into the abyss. The Nation's Goddess fell from grace overnight, her fame as fleeting as a flower that blooms for one day. At twenty-one, forced to choose between her mother and stepfathe 680Reads8.5Score10414d adds
10. 10 缺 Oxygen Deprivation 缺氧 Lemon Fox柠檬狐Modern Romance686k WordsCompleted Who is Tang Wu? The Tang family's least-loved illegitimate daughter. Apart from her talented hands for painting, all she has is a pretty face. Who is Huo Yunshen? The third son of the Huo family, and the most eligible bachelor in all of Binhai City, pursued by countless women. When they first met, Tang Wu summoned all her courage and offered herself to Huo Yunshen. At the time, Huo Yunshen thought women were fussy, troublesome, and noisy. It wasn't until their lavish wedding, when Tang Wu leaped 1.1kReads9.0Score34114d adds
11. 11 我 I Told You I Love You in Heaven 我在天堂说爱你 Ling Xi灵希Modern Romance122k WordsCompleted At fifteen, Junxi accidentally got blood from an AIDS patient into one of his wounds and contracted the disease. From then on, his normal life was completely upended, and he lived in constant fear that he could die at any moment. But Li Poxiao never left his side, giving him the courage to carry on. Through his pain, he smiled through his tears. “Brother Junxi, my greatest wish is to become your bride. You have to fight to stay alive, because… this is a dream only you can help me fulfill.” A lov 865Reads9.5Score19914d adds
12. 12 余 I'll Spend the Rest of My Life Waiting for You 余生只待你 Young Master Liangye公子凉夜Urban128k WordsCompleted In high school, Bai Zhi and Lin Yu became classmates. Back then, Bai Zhi was rebellious and willful, a troublesome student who gave her teachers headaches. After an encounter in a downpour, Lin Yu saw through her pain, and the two became close friends. They were accepted into the same university and promised to start there together. Before they could enroll, Lin Yu learned that Bai Zhi was the daughter of the mastermind behind a kidnapping case that had once shocked the entire city. He had been 2.1kReads9.6Score32714d adds
13. 13 你 You Broke Your Promise 你失信了 Shi Qingyao十清杳Modern Romance138k WordsCompleted The acclaimed signature work You Broke Your Promise by popular author Shi Qingyao, now with 40,000 new words of never-before-published content! Sensitive girl Xiang Yu VS golden boy Song Huaishi. I had to play out the whole secret-crush story, so I loved him year after year. It was an ordinary day. Just as she closed her eyes, Xiang Yu suddenly thought of Song Huaishi: Song Huaishi, neat in his clothes and radiating warmth. Song Huaishi at seventeen. Still in his school uniform, he leaned lazily 68.9kReads9.5Score12.5k14d adds
14. 14 碎 Light Shattered in Glass Candy Wrappers 碎在玻璃糖纸里的光 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Campus × Mutual Pining × Sweet Romance • Flirting × Older Male Lead] At twenty, Lin Yinuann tucked all her feelings into transparent candy wrappers, living quietly, with thorns beneath the surface. That was until Wen Muyang collided with her world. Only then did she realize that even barren places could be touched by the warmth of sunlight. At first, Wen Muyang was simply curious. Why had a girl who once been so lively and dazzling grown so quiet and cautious? Once her disguise was seen through 1.1kReads—Score11614d adds

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    A heart-wrenching story with very strong moral values!! So moving, I cried so much.

15. 15 装 I Pretended to Be Blind for Three Years, but My White Moonlight Said She Knew All Along 装瞎三年，白月光却说她早就知道了 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Marriage & Romance38k WordsCompleted I Pretended to Be Blind for Three Years, but My Dream Girl Said She Knew All Along 3.2kReads—Score2814d adds
16. 16 我 I Finally Lost You 3: He Sleeps in the Wind 我终于失去了你3·他睡在风里 Mai Jiu麦九Urban136k WordsCompleted The bestselling heart-wrenching classic, the third and final book in the I Finally Lost You series, now with a sweet bonus epilogue! I like a boy who has a cat named Ruanruan and likes a girl named Niaoniao. He was fostered in a little city far, far south, and often missed someone who lived far, far north. People around him privately said he was precocious as a monster. He was born only because his mother wanted to keep the person she loved from leaving. That was, until he came to Baicheng and m 678Reads9.4Score16314d adds

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    A short tragic ending; I felt depressed for a week after reading it.

17. 17 终 At Last, I Admit Defeat 终于愿赌服输 Spring Thunder Cannon春雷炮Modern Romance50k WordsCompleted “Why couldn't you be the one who got sick?” “Why couldn't you be the one who died?” With drunken eyes, the man bends down and whispers the most heartless words in the gentlest voice. But he doesn't know that she really is going to die. 13.1kReads8.2Score86314d adds

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    It's a real knife; I was completely engrossed halfway through. Don't let the low score fool you, it's a real knife.

18. 18 也 Perhaps There Was Once Light in the Deep Sea 也许深海曾有光 Ding Huaijin丁怀瑾Modern Romance75k WordsCompleted After an earthquake, young Jiang Ning began living with Song Ao, her younger brother by neither blood nor marriage, who had autism. In Song Ao’s world, Jiang Ning became his only splash of color. Years later, Jiang Ning was surprised to discover that her new boss was Shen Fang, the school heartthrob she had harbored innocent feelings for in her youth. At the same time, though, she sensed that her relationship with Song Ao was gradually changing, blurring the line between family love and romance. 534Reads9.3Score12814d adds
19. 19 深 Murder Born of Deep Love 深爱式谋杀 Lazy Sunshine V慵阳懒昧VModern Romance508k WordsCompleted My husband and I were first loves. Though we had our share of little arguments, our relationship was always good. But I never imagined that, by chance, I’d discover on my husband’s WeChat that he was not only cheating on me, but also planning to kill me... What’s more, he drugged me until I began to think I was losing my mind. By the time I realized what was happening, I had already become a madwoman in everyone else’s eyes. To uncover the evidence and motive behind his attempts to harm me, we s 46Reads9.2Score—14d adds
20. 20 山 The Boy from the Mountain City 山城少年 Mo Cha墨茶Modern Romance21k WordsCompleted In the mountain city, there are not only young men, but also big sisters. We were once each other's salvation. Watching the young man shine so brightly, I couldn't selfishly keep him trapped by my side. Without Big Sister in this world, that young man would be gone too. 48Reads8.2Score—14d adds
21. 21 综 Film and TV Crossover: When the Wind Rises, Hearts Stir 综影视：风起，情动 Lu Shiyi路十乙Female-Channel Fanfiction178k WordsCompleted A fanfic crossover spanning various TV dramas. I like certain characters and want to give them more richly developed personalities. The endings may be tragic or happy. The heroine is original, and the main plot will generally remain unchanged. The first story is about Xiang Yu from The Blue Fire Assault Team, and the second is about Xiao Geng from I Am a Commando. I'll write them slowly. Please don't flame me if it's not your thing. 503Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    The first plane, be

22. 22 他 He's Always So Good at Sweet-Talking Her 他惯会哄她 Chong Qiwu重栖梧Modern Romance276k WordsCompleted [Two Top Students x Childhood Friends x Mutual Devotion x Tragedy] Sunny ray of sunshine x Double-Standard Top Student Jiang Shiyuan was the brightest sun in Pei Zhiheng's world. They made many promises at seventeen, but the words "I'll be with you forever" were buried along with her in late autumn. The plane tree leaves had yet to fall from the branches in late autumn when Jiang Shiyuan's life came to an end. [My name is Jiang Shiyuan. Shi, as in time, and Yuan, as in wish. Pei Zhiheng.] [J 806Reads8.0Score10014d adds

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    The campus tragedy: the person I steadfastly chose for seventeen years is ultimately separated by death.

23. 23 愿 May I Caress You Again 愿再轻抚你 South Wind, Late Autumn南风晚秋Modern Romance160k WordsCompleted Zhou Qiyue of West Wu No. 3 High School was a bona fide school bully. He did everything the school rules forbade. Then one day, a new girl joined the class next door. He called her ugly, yet warned his buddies not to chase after her. He wanted to get close to her, but carefully kept his distance. You are a star I can never reach. Later, rumors about the two of them dating reached the teachers’ office, and the teachers were alarmed. The homeroom teacher pointed at him and said, “A social degene 58Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    Too much torture is harmful, a little is good for the soul. Youthful campus romance, sad ending 🥺🥺🥺

24. 24 爱 My Love Is Real, and So Is My Desire to Kill You 爱是真的，想杀你也是真的 Tai Moshen太末生Marriage & Romance21k WordsCompleted My Love Is Real, and So Is My Desire to Kill You 31Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It should be worth watching 😢

25. 25 烬 Jinli: The Gardenias Haven't Fallen Asleep 烬璃：栀子未眠 Tai Moshen太末生30k WordsCompleted Jin Li: The Gardenia Has Yet to Sleep 24Reads—Score114d adds
26. 26 暮 Beneath the Dusk 暮色之下 Vast浩瀚Mystery265k WordsCompleted She is a rookie reporter who is determined to expose evil and root out darkness. No matter how many obstacles stand in her way, no matter how close she comes to death, she never stops. He is the most dangerous undercover agent behind enemy lines in the borderlands. Though surrounded by desire and sin, he stays true to himself, all for the day he can clear away the clouds and bring the criminal syndicate's many crimes into the open. Driven by their convictions, they set out along the same road, w 1.6kReads9.4Score22314d adds

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    They're all great, some of them are from my own collection.

27. 27 冷 Hot and Cold 冷热 Don't Run别跑Modern Romance345k WordsCompleted In the shifting warmth and chill of your gaze, a vow points straight to the heavens. One rainy night, the doctor Jiang Sui accidentally witnesses a murder. Having seen the entire crime unfold, she becomes the killer's target. Relying on her wits, she escapes death time and again, yet through a twist of fate, she steps into the maze of the criminal underworld. Warning: angst-heavy story. If that bothers you, don't read! 294Reads9.3Score10114d adds
28. 28 窥 Seeing Through 窥破 Yi Jiang一姜Modern Romance201k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Farewell Ceremony is now available on all major platforms.] [Reclusive, cold, troubled girl × possessive, hot-tempered young rogue] Wan Li pressed her fingerprints ten times, and from then on, lost her heart. “Tsk, it's not like you're signing a contract. Don't be nervous.” The young man raised an eyebrow slightly, a smile tugging at his lips. Everyone said Ji Lanzhuo was a dissolute playboy no one could control. Wan Li wasn't afraid. She threw herself in headfirst and fell 2.3kReads9.3Score36014d adds
29. 29 记 The Memory Trial: The Moment the Nation Wept for Him 记忆审判：那一刻，全国为他痛哭 Big Fish, Ah大鱼呀Urban1.7M WordsCompleted [Narcotics Police] [Anti-Drug Campaign] [Narcotics Officer] [Sacrifice] A scarecrow stands in the wilderness, shielding the endless expanse behind it. In early autumn, ten years after he left home, he asked someone to place his final wish in your hands. The fire he lit never went out. Only the one who kept watch has gone. The national emblem on his cap is like his name: “Please bury it with me.” Birds sweep across the blank spaces of time, like a long story waking from beneath the dust. His eyes 5kReads9.2Score70114d adds
30. 30 蘑 Back to Field: Ten Suicide Notes Revealed, Leaving the Entire Internet in Tears 蘑菇屋：十封遗书曝光，泪崩全网 I Am Ten Yuan吾乃十元钱Male-Channel Fanfiction179k WordsCompleted Season 6 of Yearning for Life premiered. As soon as everyone arrived, they were stunned by the beautiful scenery. Before long, they discovered a strange little cabin. Inside, they found ten letters. The first read: “Nuan Nuan, the flowers on the island have bloomed. That means I’ve come to see you…” Lin Feng The whole internet buzzed: Had Lin Feng come to the island to pursue Nuan Nuan? Who was this Lin Feng? They read the second letter, then the third… all the way to the tenth. Only then did th 2.7kReads9.1Score31814d adds
31. 31 北 Starlight over North City 北城有星光 Beauty Faded红了容颜Modern Romance519k WordsCompleted The first time they met, she was a doctor and he was a wounded fugitive. He held her scalpel against her fair throat, his voice cold and sharp. “It’s dangerous for a woman to carry a knife!” The next time they met, she cornered him and tugged at his clothes. He smiled seductively, his voice low. “In such a hurry, Miss Mo? Can’t even wait until we get to the room?” She glared at him. “I’m a doctor. I need to examine your wound!” Still as cocky as ever, he said, “And what will Dr. Mo use to examin 5.1kReads9.3Score58114d adds
32. 32 隔 Reunited Across Lifetimes 隔世重逢 Wen Who Loves You爱你的温Modern Romance41k WordsCompleted [If They Both Die, It’s a Happy Ending] Seventeen-year-old Shen Yuexi is a glimmer of light on her high school campus. She dreams of faraway places and looks forward to the promise she made with her crush, Fang Chenyun: after the college entrance exams, they’ll go see the sea. Its deep blue waters hold all her youthful dreams. But the calm of campus life is shattered by Lin Weiwei’s malice. Rumors surge like a raging tide, accusing her of improper behavior. Photos and lies, one after another, te 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The book I wrote was inspired by the unrequited love of a classmate from my school days, which I rewrote into a complete story of unrequited love.

33. 33 快 Quick Transmigration: She Is the Male Lead's One True Love 快穿之她是男主白月光 Lazy Big Cat懒大猫Ancient Romance219k WordsCompleted Everyone has a white moonlight hidden in their heart. Those first stirrings of love in youth are destined to last a lifetime. - To survive, Jiang Nanyi binds herself to a quick transmigration System and becomes the white moonlight of one male lead after another. World One: After I died, he went mad. She and her senior brother grew up together for over a decade, sharing each other's joys and sorrows. But he fell in love with someone else and even tried to kill her for her sake. World Two: He was 54Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    ① This is truly my number one most unforgettable tragic love story! I love the "white moonlight" character who can't have the love she deserves. The character setting is so good! Baozi really amazed me. I would call this the pinnacle of tragic love stories in my heart. P. S. Don't be put off by the rating. It's probably because of the hiatus in updates that you can watch three lifetimes. ② And ③ are both tragic love stories with great aesthetics. P. S. You can read the synopsis for all of the above. The writing is all good!! But I highly recommend ①!!!

34. 34 快 Quick Transmigration: The Host Is Determined to Die 快穿：宿主她一心求死 Nine Thousand Years九千岁Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Troubled girl Ruan Xiaoli committed suicide, then inexplicably got bound to something that called itself a System. It said, “What’s the fun in dying? I’ll take you to three thousand worlds to be the villain, destroy heaven and earth, and unleash chaos and bloodshed.” Ruan Xiaoli thought that sounded pretty interesting, so she agreed. But... hey, hey, hey! System, wasn’t the deal that I’d just play the villain? I’d destroy heaven and earth, then once I got bored, the world’s male lead would kill 13.3kReads9.5Score1.4k14d adds
35. 35 快 Quick Transmigration: The Dark Moonlight Villainess Makes the Male Lead Cry Again 快穿黑月光：女配又把男主虐哭了 Osmanthus Boughs明桂别枝Modern Romance699k WordsCompleted [Not a revenge fantasy] Every novel world has a female supporting character who causes trouble at every turn. Qian Tao nervously takes the place of these supporting characters and follows the plot. But why do the male leads end up yearning for her, only to fall to their knees and beg her to forgive them?! #With no man in your heart, your sword becomes divine# #The male leads fall for the heroine, then chase after her and regret everything# [Professional supporting actress, working on the job] A 2.4kReads9.0Score20614d adds
36. 36 逝 Died in a Beautiful Dream 逝于美梦 Li Yidingxing李一定行Modern Romance240k WordsOngoing [Main story complete] [Romance + tragic romance + first-person narration + mutual secret love + three worlds, each from a single point of view] [Self-loathing white camellia Bai Shancha & world-weary coward Mei Dongsheng] I hate this world, and I hate it even more because you’re no longer in it. How could you leave me behind and go first? Don’t leave me. Don’t be afraid. I’ll follow you. Content warnings and an introduction are in the author’s note in Chapter One. 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    All three are tragic endings (BE). The first two are romance novels, and the third is a BL (Boys' Love) novel. The first book is written in the first person, while the latter two are written in the third person.

37. 37 未 The Flowers Faded Before Spring Arrived 未见春来花已逝 Li Yidingxing李一定行Modern Romance209k WordsOngoing [The main story has a tragic ending; the bonus chapters have a happy ending. Both are complete.] [Pure love + romance + angst + school life + a touch of ensemble cast + slice-of-life + depressed heroine Gu Xihuan and sunny hero Liang Suian] Gu Xihuan thought she would remain in pain like this forever, until the day she died. After entering Ling'an No. 1 High School, she meets many kind and lovable classmates. Most of all, there is Liang Suian, her friendly deskmate and class president, whose 437Reads6.4Score10214d adds
38. 38 最 The Final Seventy Days 最后七十天 Everlasting Peace and Joy长乐永安Two Male Leads57k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + tragic ending + unrequited love + healing + quiet everyday life] [Gentle older brother Shen Qingzhou & Huang Yixing, who has albinism] After growing up wild and free in the countryside for twelve years, he was suddenly told he was an illegitimate child. Less than two days after his mother died, Shen Qingzhou was taken to live in the city by his biological father. Six years later, he was diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer. His final wish in life was to return to the pla 220Reads8.1Score10014d adds
39. 39 春 Spring Banquet 春日宴 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted She kept male favorites and toyed with powerful ministers! For eight years, the arrogant and tyrannical Princess Danyang, Li Huaiyu, wreaked havoc across the court and country. She died on the day the new emperor ascended the throne, bleeding from every orifice in a truly gruesome death. The officials celebrated and the people rejoiced: Evil gets what it deserves! Good riddance! Yet on the seventh day after her death, Princess Danyang returned to life in the body of the Bai family’s Fourth Mis 13.6kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds

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    If you like light and easy writing, this is for you! The writing style is humorous, with laughs, emotions, and even some heart-wrenching moments! The storyline is captivating, with each element seamlessly connected to the next. It's not filler or childish writing! Highly recommended! It has a high rating, isn't too long, and can be read in about 1-2 days.

40. 40 多 Surely You Laugh at My Passion 多情应笑我 Jiu Xiaoqi酒小七Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted Lin Fang has been disguised as a boy since childhood, and she can't help feeling helpless about it. Her household registration says she's male, so what can she do? But the secret she has sworn to protect is discovered by a young boy she accidentally rescues! Lin Fang thought she'd picked up a deadweight, but once the boy, Yun Weiming, regains his identity, she feels as if she's sitting on a mountain of gold. “Who would've thought! I've picked up all kinds of things before, but you're the most va 73.9kReads9.7Score10k14d adds
41. 41 虐 After Torturing His Wife to Death, Young Master Yan Went Mad 虐死夫人后，言少疯魔了 Young Master Nine公子九Modern Romance509k WordsCompleted [Angst + both leads are each other's only ones + strong heroine + she suffers first, then he does] The joy of young love was delayed until marriage. She thought she would finally get what she wanted, only to find it was all for nothing. Mu Ruyan had loved Yan Zhiting for years, but then her brother was imprisoned, her company went bankrupt, her father fell ill, and her mother passed away. His evidence against her and his coldness became the final straw that broke her. As she lay dying, she curse 119Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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    Come on, come on, 😳 you can give it a try.

42. 42 燕 Where the Swallows Return, We Must Not Meet Again 燕归处，莫相逢 Mi Yuwangtu靡御忘荼Ancient Romance52k WordsCompleted Her name was Jun Mo. She had spent her life on horseback and on the battlefield, battle-hardened, bold, and arrogant. He was the person she loved most, and her only weakness. She feared he might get hurt if she so much as held him in her palm, and feared he might melt if she kept him in her mouth. But a weakness is itself a poisoned blade. At first, the pain is not fatal. In the end, the fatal wound no longer hurts. No one knew that later, amid the bitter winter snow, some people were only acti 315Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    Junmo ultimately underestimated Chu Yan's...

43. 43 有 A Breeze Blows By 有风吹过来 Xiao Ji小祭Modern Romance207k WordsCompleted The wind began to blow. He said to her, “Yan Li, before I leave, I want to help you like this world just a little. At the very least, I don’t want you to feel so hopeless anymore.” When two equally lonely people, both empty inside, find each other, even the smallest change can be a form of salvation. 168Reads9.4Score—14d adds

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    I absolutely loved the first book! Although the rating was a bit lower, it was truly excellent. The writing was superb, especially the descriptions of the characters' eyes. The male and female leads redeemed each other, and the ending left the male lead heartbroken. It was the first book I stayed up all night reading.

44. 44 做 If I Can't Be the Funny One, I'll Become a Madwoman! 做不成逗比，那就化身疯批吧！ Seventy Strings七十弦Ancient Romance607k WordsCompleted Luo Wuqing unexpectedly transmigrates into the role of a villainess, and the System has everything mapped out for her. She thinks that as long as she acts weak and helpless in front of the key characters, she can keep her head down and survive. But as she keeps laying low, the plot seems to go a little off the rails? The male lead refuses to let her go, a powerful figure from the Demon Realm is bent on capturing her, and the aloof immortal lord is gentle only with her... A hidden powerhouse dwel 109Reads9.1Score—14d adds

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    Each form of torture has its own style

45. 45 白 The White Zone 白色禁区 Flowers Don't Forsake the Trees花不辞树Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted [Two equally powerful leads + both inexperienced + one-on-one romance + heroine with multiple secret identities] Sharp-tongued, straight-shooting criminal investigation captain x wealthy heiress and undercover agent with two faces For revenge, she was willing to sell her soul, setting a trap to win his trust. She thought she could throw him away once she had used him, but a kiss unsettled her heart. She fell for him. They fell in love and naturally became a couple. But how could a love born of 8.5kReads9.3Score88014d adds
46. 46 恋 I’ve Never Forgotten Our Love 恋恋不曾忘 Gardenia and Jasmine Play in the Rain栀茉戏雨Modern Romance214k WordsCompleted [Sweet campus romance + modern-day angst] Petite girl Li Hui has a crush on handsome campus heartthrob Lin Xun. While pursuing him, she accidentally ends up working two jobs at once. During college, the two share one heart-fluttering moment after another. Just as they are about to get together, Lin Xun suddenly announces his relationship on social media, and they go their separate ways. This unrequited love began in summer and ended in winter. Years later, after facing setback after setback, a 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A campus crush ends tragically, and a reunion years later also ends tragically. "I liked you back then," "But you couldn't see that I liked you." A college crush abruptly ends due to a misunderstanding. Seven years later, they meet again, and the female lead learns that the male lead also harbored feelings for her back then, but repeatedly missed his chance. When he pursues her again, the female lead has lost the ability to love due to depression. What will she choose this time…?

47. 47 无 A World Without Addiction 无瘾之境 A Yao Cries for You阿瑶为你痛哭Mystery214k WordsCompleted [Anti-drug operations + two alphas + redemption + unattainable first love + devoted to each other + tragic romance + bad ending + realistic] A scheming young leader and a brilliant policewoman fight to save each other against all odds. Thirteen years ago, Yun Xueqi secretly signed up for the civil service exam against her family's wishes, driven by her ideals. Without a moment's hesitation, she passed and joined Jincheng's most efficient anti-drug squad. That was the day she met Lin Anze, a cold 280Reads8.3Score10114d adds

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    Crime-solving + suspenseful reasoning (a scheme within a scheme) + double A rating + romance + slight horror + realistic + angst [The ultimate redemption of the cunning young leader Lin Anze and the highly intelligent policewoman Yun Xueqi]

48. 48 银 When the Ginkgo Leaves Fall 银杏落下时 Wanyan Yuning完颜雨凝Two Male Leads62k WordsCompleted [If you enjoy this, please leave lots of comments and ratings. Love you!] #BoysLove #Angst #Tragedy #BEAesthetic #Realistic #MutualDevotion #UnforgettableRegret #ConversionTherapy #DoubleDeath At nineteen, Cheng Ye and Lu Ming thought love could conquer everything. A ginkgo-leaf bookmark, two handmade rings, and a promise to go south. They ran away together on a rainy night and kissed beneath a bridge, believing that if they went far enough, they could reach a future of their own. But their pa 358Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The last two little bitter gourds gave their all! A profound sense of powerlessness, the story starts off heartbreaking! Two male leads! Bad ending! Short story!

49. 49 乔 Bridge and Harmony 乔和 Li Yonghe李庸和Urban111k WordsCompleted I came into this world alone, yet I could not escape falling secretly in love. Qieqie never imagined a boy would burst into her life and become an indispensable part of her growing years. The boy she loved was exceptionally talented, pure and untainted. But in the blink of an eye, fate toyed with him, and he fell into an abyss. He suffered torment, and she stayed by his side. Neither of them was the other's cure, but they became each other's lifeline. The clown became a warrior, and the princess 546Reads9.4Score8914d adds

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    Be the ultimate in aesthetics!

50. 50 再 Goodbye, Hansheng 再见，寒生 Ziyue籽月Modern Romance171k WordsCompleted A homeless boy falls in love with a stubborn rose covered in thorns. Though he knows he’ll be left bleeding, he throws himself into saving, embracing, and protecting her. The road to fame in show business is fraught with danger, and the jungle of fame and fortune is full of peril. Fans, idols, unspoken rules... Temptations lie everywhere, and only love can see through them. He is Han Sheng, an orphan who scrapes by with Bai Xiaoqi, his half sister in all but blood. He gives her his hope for a br 987Reads9.3Score26714d adds

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