CEO and Secretary, Sweet Romance with No Angst and Love at First Sight 总裁vs秘书，甜宠无虐，一见钟情

1. 1 被 After Being Dumped, I Turned Around and Impulsively Married My Cold, Higher-Up Boss 被渣后，我转身闪婚高冷顶头上司 Lemon-Flavored Cat DE柠檬味DE猫Modern Romance344k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s only partners, 1v1 + long-planned romance + getting what you wish for + funny, sweet doting romance + marriage before love, a cold-on-the-outside, warm-on-the-inside CEO from a wealthy family vs. an eccentric, hot-tempered beauty of a secretary] On her twenty-sixth birthday, Xia Ruochu received a spectacular surprise from her boyfriend of three years: he had cheated on her. He found her dull and boring, so he went after the flirtatious beauty in their department. Aft 1.4kReads8.8Score14714d adds

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   The story revolves around a domineering CEO and his secretary; the male lead falls in love at first sight and then becomes even more devoted upon meeting again—it's incredibly sweet.

2. 2 豪 The Wealthy Boss Is Too Clingy, and His Beautiful Secretary Wants to Quit 豪门老板太缠人，美艳秘书想离职 Long Midsummer仲夏漫漫Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One devoted couple + love grows over time + sweet romance + CEO and secretary + everyday life] One discovers her boyfriend has been paying for sex, while the other learns his idealized first love is getting engaged. Both heartsick, they spend the night together in a hotel. They assume they’ll never cross paths again, but An Ran is suddenly transferred to headquarters and becomes the CEO’s personal secretary. The moment they meet, An Ran is ready to lose her mind. Her one-night stand is her boss 13kReads8.9Score1.5k14d adds
3. 3 简 Assistant Jian, Get a Grip! 简助，你清醒一点！ Glutinous Rice Cat糯米猫Modern Romance379k WordsCompleted [Devoted to each other + sweet romance + scheming + falling for her all on his own] Qin Heng is cold, abstinent, and a neat freak, with a reputation for being impossible to deal with. Jian Ning is cool and stunning, with outstanding professional skills as a special assistant. As Qin Heng's assistant, Jian Ning has never made a serious professional mistake. She never imagined that one day she would wake up beside him. Having broken the rules, Jian Ning immediately hands in her resignation. Then Q 5.9kReads9.3Score58514d adds

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   This is seriously amazing! It's the most addictive book I've read in a short time! The content is fresh and different from other CEO romance novels; it's very down-to-earth, haha. The female lead has a great personality, and her friends are all hilarious. Highly recommend it!!!

4. 4 刺 Thrilling! The CEO and I Are Secretly Married at the Office 刺激！我和总裁在办公室隐婚 Xian Mang弦芒Modern Romance546k WordsCompleted (The audiobook, narrated by real voice actors, is now available) [Marriage First, Love Later + Age Gap + Flirty Pampering + Everyday Sweet Romance] [Clear-Headed, Bold Secretary vs. Gentle, Fatherly CEO] Xu Xian was set up and ended up seducing a distinguished man in a car. Afterward, she was even forced to pay him. She thought they’d gone their separate ways for good, but two months later she discovered that the man from that night was her impossibly wealthy boss. Worse, he caught her throwing 5.2kReads9.1Score61614d adds

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   This super sweet novel has no angst; everyone knows that Mr. Jiang dotes on Miss Xu!

5. 5 司 Master Si Won’t Leave Me Alone Night After Night 司爷夜夜缠宠 A Dreamlike Yellow Millet黄粱一萌Modern Romance467k WordsCompleted Marriage First, Love Later · The Sweetest Devotion | Spoiled to the Death Jiang Wanwan was forced to marry the second young master of the Si family, Si Mohan, who was supposedly lame, blind, and impotent. She had already resigned herself to spending her whole life as a wife in name only. But after they married, the man turned out to be neither lame nor blind. Every night, he teased her until her cheeks burned and her heart raced. “Be good, darling. Give me your waist, and I’ll give you my life.” 55.5kReads6.9Score3.7k14d adds

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   I'm watching it all in one go, without eating, drinking, or sleeping! Ugh, I'm getting dark circles under my eyes! [Making a face][heart]

6. 6 难 What a Handful! My Boss Always Wants to Flirt with Me 难搞！老板总想和我谈情说爱 Meeting Spring听春逢Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted The rating will rise~ [The male lead fights to marry her and claim his place through a whirlwind wedding | unrequited love comes true + marriage first, love later] [Gorgeous little money-lover vs devoted, powerful CEO] The day she broke up with her ex, she accidentally slept with her direct supervisor. / He Jingzhou is cold and ruthless, decisive in his actions, and an unreachable heir to the heavens, a feared king of the business world in Jinghua. Everyone says he has no interest in women and i 744Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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   This book is so good! The male lead even has princess-like qualities! [You know what I mean][You know what I mean][You know what I mean] I've been following it since it was finished, it's so good! [Drooling][Drooling][Drooling]

7. 7 被 After Getting Laid Off, the Big Boss of the Group Can't Get Enough of Her 被裁后，集团大老板诱她上瘾 Mu Xiaoyun Chu沐潇云初Modern Romance331k WordsCompleted [Secret love becomes mutual, devoted romance, both leads are each other’s first, sweet and doting, gorgeous female secretary vs. gentle, reserved CEO] The day Lin Zhiyin is laid off, she forcibly kisses Shen Lin, her aloof, abstinent boss. The next day, her layoff notice is rescinded, and the boss transfers her to headquarters to be his personal secretary. She spends half a day nervously at work before discovering that her aloof, abstinent boss isn’t aloof at all. He is incredibly gentle and do 848Reads7.0Score10014d adds

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   This isn't the first time I've recommended this. It's about an extremely gentle CEO, a beautiful female employee who forcibly kisses him, is transferred to his side as his personal secretary the next day, and is then tricked into living with him at his home. She gradually falls into a sweet whirlpool of love specially set up by the CEO. Apart from the supporting characters, the male and female leads have no misunderstandings, it's purely sweet...

8. 8 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

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   Before the female lead became the male lead's secretary, he fell in love with her at first sight. She went on seven blind dates in six months, crying every single one – a real crybaby! But she could laugh right after crying; she used crying as a way to release her emotions. The male lead isn't a typical eccentric, domineering CEO; he's quite respectful of her. He gradually won her over, and after marriage, he transforms into a doting, possessive, and jealous husband. It's a sweet and heartwarming story with no angst – very enjoyable! [Laughs]

9. 9 错 After a Flirtatious Misstep, the CEO Loses Control 错撩后，总裁失控 Big Meat Bun大肉包子啊Modern Romance564k WordsCompleted Korean and Thai translations available / Short drama now streaming [Shrewd, emotionally reserved CEO who’s hopelessly in love vs. intelligent secretary with a mysterious past] An accident carefully plotted in advance left her parents dead. Taken in by the boy she liked, she was met with endless resentment and bullying… Xiao Tongyu’s life was a complete mess. After graduating from university, she joined the Ji Group, driven by a petty desire for revenge, and became the personal secretary to the 16.6kReads9.3Score2k14d adds

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   A domineering, aloof CEO with a dark side vs. A witty secretary with a mysterious past.

10. 10 救 Help! My Billionaire CEO Boss Dragged Me Off to Get Our Marriage License 救命！被千亿总裁上司拉着去领证 Wind and Words风言语Modern Romance346k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + long-planned romance + subtle flirting + devoted 1v1 romance + both leads are each other's first + happy ending + scheming hero] Shen Jinyue gets a little too bold after drinking at a party and ends up clinging to the CEO, Fu Yunheng. The two spend a wild night together, unable to keep their hands off each other. When she wakes up sober, Shen Jinyue panics and runs off, clutching her skirt. Fu Yunheng steps out of the bathroom and watches her flee. A shadow of unrea 252Reads7.1Score—14d adds
11. 11 渴 A Guide to Cuddling for People with Skin Hunger 渴肤症患者的贴贴指南 Qu Buzhi曲不知Modern Romance366k WordsCompleted [Short dramas: An Unexpected Embrace and A Guide to Growing Into Love are now available] Xu Ning suffers from severe skin hunger, which makes her keep her distance from people for fear that she might accidentally let her secret slip. But the moment she meets He Lin, only two words cross Xu Ning's mind: I'm doomed! As C University's campus heartthrob, He Lin has never seen anyone pursue him so boldly. On their very first meeting, she corners him outside the restroom and asks, “Can I touch you?” H 17.8kReads9.5Score2.4k14d adds

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    When I was reading the first book, I clicked on the author's homepage and realized I had read the author's book before, which was the second one. I'd also read all of their other books. It was an amazing feeling! After finishing the first book, I read the second one again! It was great! The first book was about CEO He, and the second one was about CEO He's younger brother!

12. 12 迟 Secretary Chi Is Secretly Expecting, and President Sheng Sweeps Her into His Arms 迟秘书偷偷怀崽，盛总揽腰宠上天 Rock-Candy Milk Tangerine冰糖奶橘橘Modern Romance176k WordsCompleted (The main story is complete; bonus chapters are being updated!) [Energetic, adorable secretary x love-struck domineering CEO x cute baby] Sheng Yanqing, the newly appointed CEO of Shengshi Group, had avoided women for 28 years. Just when he thought he was destined to be alone for life, a masked girl captured his heart. After getting a taste of her, he couldn't get enough. Every night, he recalled the little woman's voice as he pleased himself. But how could a man who had tasted the good stuf 2.2kReads8.9Score19814d adds

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    Super sweet with no angst, they get together right from the start, and the girl gets pregnant within the first ten chapters. The male lead is a hopeless romantic.

13. 13 很 So Wild, So Steamy! This Is What Adult Romance Looks Like 很野很欲！这才是成年人谈的恋爱 Inkblade Swordsman墨刀客Modern Romance614k WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + fourteen-year secret crush comes true + sweet romance + both are each other's first and only love + intense mutual flirting] [Sensual and untamed bank president × gentle, radiant qipao-clad beauty] Gu Qingcheng meets Fu Xiaochen in a hotel bed. He's wild and seductive, crazy and bad. She thinks it'll be a one-night stand, but instead, he clings to her relentlessly. He pins her against the hotel's floor-to-ceiling window, refusing to let up, coaxing and tempting her as he 16.4kReads9.2Score2.4k14d adds

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    ① Gu Qingcheng met Chuan Xiaochen on a hotel double bed. He was lustful, wild, crazy, and wicked. She initially thought it would be a one-night stand, but unexpectedly, she clung to him. He wouldn't give up, using a combination of coaxing and seduction to make her his wife, "Marry me, be my wife, the bank's wife, you'll have more money than you can spend." [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing][Laughing]

14. 14 野 Wild Desire! The Blind Young Man Is Kissed to Tears by His Rugged Uncle 野欲！小瞎子被糙汉叔叔吻哭了 Jili Gulu吉粒咕噜Modern Romance419k WordsCompleted New story now available [Both leads have only been with each other + Nine-year age gap + Healing + Rugged hero + Size difference + Sweet flirtation + Forced love] [Sweet, gentle, fiercely independent temporarily blind girl x Rugged CEO pretending to be a gentleman] Jiang Li was a gifted pipa player. An accident two years ago left her temporarily blind. Everyone thought she would be engaged to the youngest grandson doted on by Old Master Xiang, and she thought so too. But she had barely moved int 7.9kReads9.0Score95614d adds
15. 15 握 Hold Her Tight Around the Waist 握紧她的小腰 Wu Siyue梧思月Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted No one knew that behind Qin Yan’s handsome, gentlemanly exterior lay a beastly side that was brutal and savage. The laid-back actress Shu Ran was forced by her agent to attend a drinking party and entertain clients. To her surprise, the client she had to entertain was her boss, Qin Yan. At the party, Qin Yan fixed his icy gaze on her bright, vivid face, his expression unreadable. A smile curled at his lips, elegant and roguish. “Miss Shu, you look stunning tonight.” Shu Ran gazed at him with c 826Reads9.1Score12614d adds
16. 16 勿 Do Not Disturb! The CEO and His Beautiful Secretary Are Madly in Love 勿扰！总裁大人与漂亮秘书热恋中 Jin Yuzhi今与紫Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [Beijing’s elite circle, pampered heir from a wealthy family vs. versatile, two-faced female secretary, a pretend playboy and a vixen pushing each other to the limit, flirtatious tension, devoted couple, one-on-one romance] Gu Xian was famous among Beijing’s elite for being frivolous, arrogant, and untamable. Even the old master of the Gu family could do nothing with him. So they paid a fortune to hire a full-time secretary from overseas to keep him in line. In less than a month, An Jing had Gu 3.4kReads9.1Score28414d adds

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    [Beijing social circle, a pampered young master from a wealthy family VS a two-faced, all-around capable female secretary, an extreme tug-of-war between a fake playboy and a vixen, ambiguous flirting, both are virgins, 1v1] [Top Post][Top Post][Top Post][Top Post][Top Post][Top Post][Top Post] Gu Xian is a notorious playboy, arrogant, and untamed figure in Beijing's social circle. Even the Gu family patriarch is helpless against him. So, he hired a full-time secretary from abroad to control him. In less than a month, Gu Xian was driven crazy by An Jing's control! His mischievous friend suggested that since women are most easily swayed by emotions, he should send someone to seduce the secretary, then abandon her, guaranteeing she wouldn't be able to concentrate on her work and would resign voluntarily. Several men tried to seduce An Jing without success. In despair, Gu Xian retorted to his friend, "She's just a work machine, she's not interested in men!" But then, turning his head, he saw in the dimly lit dance floor that his usually serious and conservative secretary, always wearing black-rimmed glasses, was now wearing a black halter dress, with long, wavy hair, bright red lips, and a seductive gaze, dancing wildly with other men! Gu Xian gritted his teeth in anger: "An Jing, you're amazing! You've successfully caught my attention!" If others couldn't seduce An Jing, he'd do it himself!

17. 17 秘 The Secretary Is Hard to Win Over: Mr. Gu Flirts Openly and Coaxes Her on the Sly 秘书难宠，顾总明撩暗哄 River Shrimp Qima河虾琪玛Modern Romance160k WordsCompleted [Devoted to Each Other, One True Pairing + Love-Struck Hero + Levelheaded Heroine + A Happily Ever After That Defies Expectations] [Outspoken, Purehearted CEO VS Gentle, Clearheaded Secretary] One drunken night, Xu Yining somehow ended up seducing her cool, abstinent boss. Most importantly, it seemed she was the one who made the first move! Just when she thought she was about to lose her job, Gu Chen'an's reaction surprised her. “Neither of us is married, so why not be with me, Secretary Xu?” Xu 1.2kReads8.7Score11114d adds

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    This book is really good! 👀

18. 18 江 Secretary Jiang Drops the Act: She's Determined to Be the CEO's Wife 江秘书不装了，总裁夫人她当定了 Zhou Wealthy Cat周财猫Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted [Powerful CEO + shameless mutual flirting + simmering tension + sweet romance + second male lead’s road to regret] Her fiancé was stolen from her, and her parents tried to marry her off to a divorced older man for an alliance. Jiang Lai was done pretending! This time, she took the initiative and went straight after the richest, most powerful man in Yuncheng! Everyone said Huo Chengjing, head of the Huo family, was off-limits. Jiang Lai was determined to flirt with him anyway. In public, she was 3.1kReads8.8Score27814d adds

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    The female lead is not a member of the Jiang family.

19. 19 霸 The CEO's Personal Secretary 霸道总裁的贴身小秘书 Antelope Yangyang羚羊羊Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted As the CEO’s secretary, I wake up earlier than a chicken and go to bed later than a dog. I have to be on call twenty-four hours a day. Then one day, the CEO made an outrageous demand… 580Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The ultimate love story between a CEO and his secretary, so sweet! (๑•̀ㅂ•́)ﾉ➹♡

20. 20 总 The CEO’s Wife Disguises Herself as a Secretary, Flirts, Then Runs Off 总裁夫人化身秘书，撩完人就跑 Second-Month Dolly贰月多莉Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted [Power Couple + Marriage First, Love Later + Mutual Flirting and Tension] Fu Yunting, head of the Fu family in the capital, obeys his grandfather's dying wish and marries Sheng Yuyue, the eldest daughter of the Sheng family, despite never having met her. On the day they register their marriage, he simply sends his assistant to pick up the certificate. Furious, Miss Sheng transforms herself into a sweet, seductive little secretary. And so begins the ultimate game of cat and mouse between the d 6.4kReads9.2Score56014d adds
21. 21 腿 How Could Secretary Song, with Her Weak Knees, Dare Tell Her Boss She's Not Satisfied? 腿软的宋秘书哪敢对上司说不满意 Yao Fufu姚富富Modern Romance258k WordsCompleted President Jiang was being sexually harassed in his own office! "President, you know, I've wanted to kiss you for ages..." His usually strict, poker-faced secretary Song grabbed him by his black tie and kissed him by force! Then she started undoing the buttons on his black shirt, one by one... His secretary Song seemed like a different person, burning with passion! But the next day, Secretary Song handed in her resignation! "Why?" "President, I wasn't... very satisfied with your performance last 2.8kReads8.9Score19614d adds
22. 22 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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    Super sweet and heartwarming, a super satisfying story with no angst [drooling emoji]

23. 23 抱 The Brother I Mistakenly Took Home Turns Out to Be My Tycoon Boss's Brother 抱错弟弟他亲哥竟是我的财阀老板 Milk Tea Raccoon奶茶粒狸Modern Romance584k WordsOngoing A sweet, everyday romance that unfolds at a gentle pace. The sugary main story is complete, and the bonus chapters are ongoing~ [Role Reversal in a Mix-Up at Birth] [Everyday Sweet Romance] [Powerful CEO from a Wealthy Family] [Involuntary Attraction] [Both Each Other's First] [One-Year Age Gap] [Clearheaded Office Worker] [Lighthearted, Sweet Romance] [CEO's Secretary] The rating just came out, and it's still going up~ P.S. This isn't a pairing with the "younger brother". It's a pairing with th 58.8kReads7.4Score4.9k14d adds

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    He's the one I fell in love with the moment I first saw him (that's what the male lead said when he confessed). I'm currently following it. It's a sweet, slice-of-life story, the kind you read slowly.

24. 24 苏 Secretary Su, I'm Face-Blind, Not Blind 苏秘书，我是脸盲不是眼瞎 Su Baihuai宿白怀Modern Romance231k WordsCompleted [Short drama now available] After her boyfriend cheated on her, Su Anxia went to a bar to drink her sorrows away. The next morning, she woke up in her boss's bed. Just as she was about to run, he caught her red-handed. Thinking quickly, Su Anxia pulled a bait-and-switch. Anyway, Huo Zhihuai is face-blind. He wouldn't recognize me even if I stood right in front of him. Who knew that their one-night stand wouldn't stay a one-night stand? The first time, Su Anxia thought fast. The second time, she 861Reads8.7Score12014d adds

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    Sweet short stories [I've learned how to do it]

25. 25 和 After Breaking Up With My Ex, My Boss Started Pursuing Me Relentlessly 和前男友分手后，被老板猛追 Cabetta卡贝塔Modern Romance287k WordsCompleted Qi Qing, a fresh graduate just out of college, had only just arrived in W City when she met her handsome neighbor next door on her very first night. Hoping to be neighborly, Qi Qing greeted him warmly. “Hello!” The man didn’t say a word. He simply stared at her with an intensely predatory look. The next time she ran into him, she was having a fight with her boyfriend and was on the verge of a breakup. In a fit of anger, she chased after him and shamelessly asked, “Sir, can I buy you a drink?” Th 253Reads—Score—14d adds

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    CEO and his female secretary. Sweet romance; the male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight.

26. 26 大 On Her Wedding Day, the Fake Heiress Married the World's Richest Man Instead 大婚当天，假千金改嫁世界首富了 Jun Yanling君言玲Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Hooray! What a joyous occasion! The short drama is now streaming!!! Search for “Knowing Love Is Right, Bai Wan.” [Fake heiress + doted on by everyone + whirlwind marriage + secret identity + no angst] On her wedding day, the groom is found in her best friend's bed, so she impulsively marries someone else on the spot! She thinks she's married an ordinary office worker, but it turns out he's not only the uncle of her former fiancé, he's also the richest man in the world... 7.1kReads9.2Score1.1k14d adds

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    The substitute bride's night of dramatic comeback, the sickly prince's witty remarks protecting his wife are incredibly sweet.

27. 27 厉 After Lord Li’s Perfect Image Crumbles, Secretary Shen Can’t Escape 厉爷人设崩塌后，沈秘书她逃不掉 May Blossoms五月番花Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Sweet Romance + Devoted Husband + Mutual Devotion] [Cold, obsessive CEO with a disturbing, possessive streak × Cool, beautiful personal secretary] Shen Nanci, the third young lady of the Shen family, is the personal secretary to the CEO of the Li Group. She bears a striking resemblance to Su Qingnuan, Li Hengyan’s unrequited love and a top-tier star in the entertainment industry, though only by about forty percent. For the sake of the family business, Shen Nanci’s father sold her to L 3.1kReads8.8Score19214d adds

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    (Cold, obsessive, and possessive CEO Xin vs. A cool, beautiful, and devoted secretary) The male lead is reborn. Both the male and female leads are virgins in both lives, loving only the female lead and never touching a single hair on the female supporting character's head. The female lead also loved the male lead for 5 years. The female supporting character is a fake "white moonlight," while the female lead is the true "white moonlight." In the previous life, the male lead misunderstood that the female lead loved someone else, treating her like a caged bird and tormenting her. In this life, after realizing his mistakes, the male lead transforms into a doting husband, completely henpecked!

28. 28 苏 Secretary Su, President Feng Has Lost Control Again 苏秘书，封总他又把持不住了 Sheng Huanxi盛欢喜Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Secretary Su, who has been Feng Jingshen’s secret lover for five years, is quitting. In public, she is a diligent, dedicated assistant; in private, she is the woman he keeps hidden from the world. Their arrangement is about to end now that Feng Jingshen’s fiancée is returning from abroad. With their breakup imminent, a soft-spoken, adorable little boy appears before Feng Jingshen and calls him Daddy with a pitiful look. Feng Jingshen stares at this miniature version of himself, then pins the wom 761Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is the male lead's secretary, and her other identity is his mistress, whom he keeps as a mistress. She secretly raises a genius child with his money.

29. 29 霸 I’ve Got the CEO Wrapped Around My Finger 霸总被我拿捏了 Century Egg Solo Congee皮蛋solo粥Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted [Mind-Reading Premise: Short-Tempered, Tsundere CEO × Cool, Mature Secretary] Tang Ao is a volatile CEO whom everyone in City A gives a wide berth. He has driven away hundreds of secretaries in three years, earning a reputation as a walking powder keg. Lu Liangyi only applied for the job because she had a little scheme of her own, but she never expected the CEO's inner thoughts to be so far beyond her imagination. The CEO on the outside: proud and aristocratic, a heaven-sent prodigy whose every 402Reads9.2Score10014d adds

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    On the surface, he's arrogant and aloof, a chosen one of heaven, but in reality, he loves strawberry milk and KFC. A male virtue class headmaster versus a cold, aloof secretary—the young CEO easily wins over the younger one.

30. 30 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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    She secured her position as chief secretary through exceptional abilities, yet she never sacrificed her personal time for work, repeatedly putting the powerful CEO at a disadvantage. The CEO's initial anger turned to intense curiosity, and he gradually drew closer to this unconventional woman. This workplace romance is lighthearted and entertaining.

31. 31 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
32. 32 总 The CEO's Darling Employee 总裁的职员小娇妻 Past Events of Qian Chen芊晨往事Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted Zhang Lingxi was just a little accounting intern, but somehow she made her way into the CEO’s heart and never escaped. With the CEO’s sister playing matchmaker, she went from intern to the CEO’s utterly adored little wife! This is a super-sweet romance. Take a break and relax with it in this stressful world! CEO 423Reads7.1Score—14d adds

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    Purely sweet with no angst!

33. 33 好 Twins on the Way: The Aloof Buddha Lord Spoils Her Without Restraint 好孕成双高冷佛爷放肆宠 Jiu Yi九燚Modern Romance600k WordsCompleted The short drama "The Chaste God of a Man Spoils Her Endlessly" ("A Love Beyond Compare") is now streaming [Cold, chaste Buddhist heir who cannot have children ✖ pitiful, unlucky woman blessed with fertility] [Ten-year age gap + wealthy family + CEO + heir to the capital's elite + infertility + sweet romance + chaste Buddhist heir + fertility + both leads have no past relationships + personal growth] Fu Xuanyi is the heir to the Fu family of Kyoto, wielding immense power and known for his ruthles 13.3kReads9.0Score2.2k14d adds

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    Fu Xuanyi, the ruthless and aloof Buddhist monk from Kyoto, falls from grace for Wei Yuxian. Unloved by her parents, she suffers tears of injustice during her pregnancy, and from then on, the Buddhist monk embarks on a doting and indulgent husband-wife-doting mode! Age gap, wealthy family, sweet romance—come and ship this couple!

34. 34 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 domineering CEO of a wealthy family doesn't care about romance; he only loves working overtime, single-mindedly focused on making his company bigger and stronger. His overworked secretary hates going to work; the thought of overtime is like going to a funeral, and she's always thinking about quitting. One appears strict on the surface but is actually gentle and doting underneath; the other seems indifferent on the surface but is actually funny and sweet underneath.

35. 35 京 The Capital’s Princeling’s Personal Secretary 京圈太子爷的贴身女秘书 Forty Degrees四十度Modern Romance427k WordsCompleted [100% Sweet Romance] [Irresistibly Flirty and Sweet] A short drama/comic adaptation is in production A reserved, noble, domineering CEO VS a stunning, sweet secretary bride Ye Chu gently opened the door, ready to leave. Suddenly, a man's low, hoarse voice sounded behind her. "In such a hurry. Where are you going?" Lin Jingting stared intently at the breathtaking beauty before him. Ye Chu turned around and said awkwardly, "I... I'll pay you..." "I've got plenty of money." As Lin Jingting spoke, 8.9kReads8.1Score56314d adds
36. 36 京 The Crown Prince of the Capital's Personal Secretary, Part Two 京圈太子爷的贴身女秘书第二部 Forty Degrees四十度Modern Romance534k WordsCompleted [Pure, stunning beauty + Everyone's favorite + Multiple male leads + Forced love + Male rivals competing + Sweet romance] “Nanchuan, this is the shoe cabinet.” Ye Chu's cheeks flush pink, and her voice turns slightly sultry. “Right here. I like it.” Fu Nanchuan's voice is rich and alluring, like aged red wine. He's being domineering again. Ye Chu says no more. The rustle of their clothes falling is especially clear in the spacious, empty villa. They entwine with one another, moving in perfect ha 5.8kReads8.2Score30014d adds
37. 37 嫁 Married to a Wealthy Older Man, I Become My Ex-Boyfriend's Aunt by Marriage 嫁给豪门老男人，当前男友的舅妈 Yuan Yuan'an圆圆安Modern Romance347k WordsCompleted [Both each other's first and only × sweet romance × flash marriage × sizzling chemistry] Clear-eyed black lotus secretary × refined but depraved CEO boss Xu Yiyi's ex-boyfriend dumped her for being poor and married a rich, beautiful woman. By chance, she discovers that the beauty's uncle is her boss: Fu Siwang, the fearsome devil of the business world. Fu Siwang's grandmother is pressuring him to marry, so Xu Yiyi, one of his secretaries, takes the initiative and offers herself as a candidate. T 1.7kReads8.0Score14014d adds

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    [Sweet with a touch of angst] It's so good!! The female lead is an ordinary secretary in the male lead's secretarial team, but she unexpectedly gets married to him. The male lead appears aloof and abstinent, but he's a completely different person in private! The beginning is quite explosive; he keeps calling her to his office under the pretext of delivering documents.

38. 38 亲 Dear Director Wen 亲爱的闻总监 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Modern Romance611k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead, feel-good revenge, humiliating scumbags and making them eat their words, rekindled romance, sweet indulgence, the male lead rises to the top, and a love triangle] [Devoted, puppy-like CEO boyfriend of many years × bold, decisive, stubborn director who refuses to back down] After dating for three years, Wen Ruan finally learned she had only ever been a stand-in. When they broke up, Wen Ruan said, “Jiang Qingyan, I hope you die alone.” After being unjustly fired, Wen Ruan join 23.6kReads9.3Score3k14d adds

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    A novel about a CEO's secretary; this one is really good.

39. 39 相 A Blind Date Gone Wrong: My Flash-Married Husband Is Loaded 相亲误嫁：闪婚老公超有钱 Cheng An'an程安安Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Shi Wennuan married an ordinary man at first sight on the very day of her blind date. They only added each other on WeChat after registering their marriage. She thought they would simply share a life together, each going about their own business. After they married, she discovered that her husband, whom she barely knew, looked exactly like the chairman of the trillion-yuan conglomerate featured in the financial papers. Then diamonds and designer goods started arriving in droves, her little shop 5.8kReads8.4Score59114d adds
40. 40 离 After I Quit, My Former Boss Wouldn’t Leave Me Alone 离职后我被前上司缠上了 Runaway Rabbit在逃兔子Modern Romance4.0M WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] The most humiliating thing Song Xiang ever did was serve as Yan Lihan’s “personal secretary” for five years. She gave him everything, but the heartless man tossed her off to some far-flung backwater the moment he got bored. Life in exile was supposed to be tough, but maybe the god of misfortune had finally left her. As soon as Song Xiang reached the grassroots level, her back stopped hurting, her legs stopped aching, and she gritted her teeth and charged straight to 11.2kReads9.1Score2.3k14d adds

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    The male lead is notoriously jealous. If Ji Yunze uses forceful methods to pursue girls, then Han Yu uses a series of tricks; the two are evenly matched. The male lead's best friend goes to his company every day, just to see Secretary Su.

41. 41 周 Mr. Zhou, Secretary Shen Ran Off Pregnant 周总，沈秘书是揣崽逃的 It's Mango Ya是芒果吖Modern Romance466k WordsCompleted (The main story is complete, so enjoy!) [Mutual pining becomes real + both fall for each other + sweet romance + one-on-one + both virgins] [Clear-headed, composed secretary VS cold, dignified tycoon] [She falls for him first; he falls for her over time] Shen Zhihe had a crush on Zhou Yanzhi and deliberately became his secretary. After an accident, she let herself climb into his bed. For three years, they were strictly superior and subordinate by day, while at night he pinned her beneath him and 834Reads7.1Score10114d adds

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    It makes you want to keep watching.

42. 42 二 Second Marriage: Marrying a Doting CEO 二婚：嫁给甜宠总裁 Mona Little Lisa蒙娜小丽莎Modern Romance215k WordsCompleted Anxin got divorced, and Chen Shaonian believed those words: if you can't forget someone, fate will bring you together again! He was determined to seize the favor fate had shown him. But Anxin announced, "You're my best friend!" What was that supposed to mean?! "I treat you like oxygen, but you treat me like air?!" "No, no, no! I've got more tricks up my sleeve than a dragon fruit has seeds, and I'm patient and resourceful. I have to win you over! I'll cherish you, love you, and be yours forever! 130Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A lighthearted, funny, and sweet romance novel full of witty remarks and hilarious moments. Both the male and female leads are intelligent and will go to great lengths to win over their beloved "white moonlight"! The story is morally sound and flows smoothly. [Sending heart]

43. 43 裴 Professor Pei, Can You Actually Handle It? 裴教授，你行不行啊 Empty Dream Flower空梦花Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A heart-meltingly sweet romance: an age gap, marriage first and love later, one-on-one and devoted, featuring a refined yet wicked professor and a quirky heiress. Scene One: Ye Yuncheng gazed pitifully at Pei Xiuyan. “Honey, I haven’t finished my homework. You know our counselor pretty well. Could you ask her not to check it, please?” Pei Xiuyan pressed his lips together and said nothing. But the next day, the counselor checked only Ye Yuncheng’s homework... When Pei Xiuyan came home from work, 13.9kReads9.4Score1.4k14d adds

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    Xu Xian was tricked into hooking up with a wealthy man in a car, and afterwards was forced to pay him. She thought it was the end of it all, but two months later she discovered that the man from that night was her incredibly wealthy boss, and to make matters worse, he caught her vomiting during her pregnancy!

44. 44 新 Sweet Newlywed Days: My Direct Supervisor Is Far Too Irresistible 新婚甜蜜蜜，直属上司太撩人 Ripples of Early Summer半夏微澜Modern Romance312k WordsCompleted Chu Qingyu was A City's most eligible bachelor, a wealthy catch worth his weight in diamonds. At twenty-seven and still unmarried, everyone wondered who would win his heart, share his immense fortune, and become Mrs. Chu. Shi Jie was Chu Qingyu's assistant. She joined Qingyu Group after graduating at twenty-two, and handled his work and personal life with effortless competence. Who could have guessed that the all-capable Mr. Chu was helpless at looking after himself without his assistant? “Shi J 2.4kReads8.9Score16514d adds
45. 45 逆 Reverse-Cultivating the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra Somehow Became a Supreme Immortal Art 逆练玉女心经，竟然成至尊仙功 Narcissus Garlic水仙蒜Eastern Fantasy5.8M WordsOngoing Huang Ye transmigrates and is reborn, only to be attacked from the start by the maid assigned to his bedchamber. The person behind it is shrouded in mystery. To unravel the deadly plot, Huang Ye has no choice but to rack his brains and find a way to save himself. As his abilities continue to grow, he gradually discovers this strange, unknown world. Starting with accepting the maid, he encounters a female mentor, an older-sister type, a loli, a spirit, an ice-cold beauty, twin female ghosts, a de 19.2kReads8.5Score2.3k14d adds
46. 46 极 A Dangerous Obsession 极限纠缠 Benevolent Breeze仁爱微风Modern Romance334k WordsCompleted [Mutually devoted, one-on-one romance, older man, happy ending] The push and pull between a seasoned IPO lawyer and a newcomer in the workplace My name is Chen Yin, and his name is Wang Cheng'an. We’re nine years apart. When I met him, I was a 21-year-old college senior, while he was already 30. He wasn’t married, but he had a twelve-year-old son. My family said he was my undoing, but to me, he seemed more like my salvation. “No,” he said. “You’re my salvation.” Some people called him a pervert, 7.5kReads6.7Score91114d adds
47. 47 上 After Two Years on the Job, I Married a Billionaire CEO 上班两年，豪门总裁和我领证 Qi Ruofei齐若菲Modern Romance258k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, Innocent Girl + Handsome, Devoted CEO of a Wealthy Family] [Sweet Romance + One-on-One] The heroine, Han Mengyu, is beautiful and innocent, and works at the male lead’s company. Like a little white rabbit, she gradually marries into a wealthy family. The male lead, Lin Ruichen, is the heir to a powerful family: a domineering, handsome CEO devoted to her alone. Their romance is incredibly sweet. 1kReads6.3Score10114d adds

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    A sweet romance novel about a CEO and his employee. [Sending hearts]

48. 48 莫 Mr. Mo’s Personal Assistant 莫总的生活助理 Xiao Junzi萧君子Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted In an age when the streets were full of college graduates, Lin Xiaoyu looked dejectedly at her resume. She hadn't managed to keep up with the competition in school, so she'd chosen to study cooking. Her mother had said, since studying wasn't her strong suit, she should become a chef. If she couldn't contribute to society, she could at least contribute to her family. Well, she didn't have any goals or plans anyway, so a chef it was. But finding a job was so hard! The chefs at hotels were all midd 4.5kReads8.5Score31914d adds
49. 49 卫 Secretary Wei, the CEO Has Been Secretly in Love with You for a Long Time 卫秘书，总裁暗恋你很久了 Lei An蕾安Modern Romance520k WordsCompleted After graduating from university, Wei Lan went to the Bei Group to look for a job. The CEO, Bei Jingning, was a handsome, wealthy PhD who had returned from overseas, only ten years older than her. She applied for a different position, but her boss reassigned her and placed her by his side. She never imagined that under the title of personal secretary, her boss would get close to her and gradually help her grow accustomed to him. He even went to eat late-night snacks near her home. That night, at 4.1kReads8.0Score42614d adds
50. 50 蓄 A Carefully Planned Seduction: My Asexual Husband Makes Me Lose Control 蓄谋诱婚，禁欲老公撩我失控 Young Master Muhua沐华公子Modern Romance285k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later | Seduction and teasing | A long-laid plan | Daily flirtation | Both leads are inexperienced] [Gorgeous, decisive genius artist × Chaste, seductive, flirtatious peacock of a CEO] Lu Yuanxun planned a fire and rescued Yu Xingwan from the raging flames. From then on, Yu Xingwan pursued him wholeheartedly for five years, wanting nothing more than to marry him. But a month before they were due to marry, she saw Lu Yuanxun in bed with another woman. He even comforted her, 219Reads7.2Score—14d adds

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