Looking for a Male Lead Who's Been Plotting All Along: Possessive, Super Jealous, and Utterly Devoted 求男主蓄谋已久，占有欲强，超吃醋，超宠

1. 551 青 My Heart Belongs to You, What More Could I Ask For? 青青我心，谓我何求 blossom Glamorous Witchblossom美魔女Modern Romance105k WordsCompleted Su Yao dreamed of meeting at the top, not of a life of domestic bliss or a house full of children. But Ji Chen wouldn't allow that. He was determined to guide Su Yao and keep her trapped, with desire, marriage, and money. A powerful man's possessive love. President Ji, I want you to be my willing slave. 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The male protagonist is a cunning strategist who seizes women by force and has a strong possessive nature.

2. 552 我 I Love You, and I’m Guilty 我爱你，我有罪 Qi Lao You淇老游Modern Romance59k WordsCompleted Tang Xiaoran says: “My feelings run too deep. If I’m alive but can’t hold you, I’ll go mad.” Everyone has something they can’t let go of. For Tang Xiaoran, it’s Shen Muyan. Tang Xiaoran is too single-minded. Her devotion turns into an obsession, and obsession hurts both the person who holds it and the person it’s directed at. … Shen Muyan says: “Good riddance to that woman. Let’s go have a drink to celebrate.” But when he’s drunk, he asks his friend, “Did I miss something really important?” “Yes 1.2kReads7.0Score100Shelves

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   "My obsession runs too deep. If I live but cannot embrace you, I will go mad." Tang Xiaoran. "You win. I've fallen in love with you. Shen Muyan has fallen in love with Tang Xiaoran. You've won this long marathon." Shen Muyan. "Tang Xiaoran, in this life, you will always be my wife, my only wife." Shen Muyan. "Tang Xiaoran, you are my only wife in this life. When I die, let's be buried together in the Shen family ancestral graveyard." Shen Muyan. "It's all in the past. Let bygones be bygones, isn't that good?" Tang Xiaoran. Let bygones be bygones. Smoke dissipates, doesn't it? Happiness is never cheap; it always requires something of equal value to exchange for. As the sun sets and the wind blows gently through the window, the lovers finally get what they want.

3. 553 朱 A Vermilion Kiss 朱砂吻 Don't Call Me Beautiful别叫我美丽Modern Romance331k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Stars Falling into the Deep Sea is now available] [Devoted to each other | Mutual pining | Campus sweet romance] [Pure love at first | Love later] [Cool, cocky troublemaker] x [Sweet-tempered, gentle girl] At the beginning of the story, they fell for each other's cinnabar moles. By the end, they were kissing those same marks. Blurb: Tang Shi was a handsome, cocky troublemaker who did whatever he pleased. He had topped the entrance exam that year and was the “top dog” in the 18.1kReads9.5Score2.6kShelves

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   Mutual unrequited love, mutual devotion. In a secluded corner, they kissed again and again. The author's writing is superb. The male lead was a bit immature in the early stages, but that was a unique youthful spirit characteristic of that stage.

4. 554 约 When Their Engagement Ends, Young Master Ji Weeps and Begs Her to Stay 约定婚期结束后季少哭着求她留下 Chubby Little Happiness胖嘟嘟的快落Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted Ji Hanchen and Ye Nianzhi suddenly find themselves married, and agree to divorce after one year. But Ji Hanchen never expected to fall deeper and deeper in love. As one secret identity after another of his little wife is revealed, he starts to fear he might not be able to hold on to his title as her husband. Ji Hanchen only wants a sweet romance and to work on making a baby. Why are so many people trying to get in the way?! If a god blocks him, he'll kill a god. If a demon stands in his way, he' 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The male lead is extremely possessive and gets jealous every day.

5. 555 阴 The Fierce, Flirtatious Darling in the Arms of a Sinister Tycoon 阴鸷大佬怀里的小娇娇又凶又撩 Blue Hand蓝手Modern Romance290k WordsCompleted [The short drama of the same name, The Villain with a Dark Personality Keeps Blushing Because of Her, is now streaming.] Qu Qingzhi transmigrates into a book and becomes a vicious supporting female character. Facing a man who will eventually turn into a powerful villain, she trembles with fear inside, but has no choice but to maintain the original owner's spoiled, overbearing persona. She humiliates him arrogantly: “Xie Muhan, get down on your knees and beg me to be your girlfriend.” Xie Muhan's 13.5kReads9.4Score1.6kShelves
6. 556 疯 The Unhinged Big Shot's Twisted Devotion Leaves His Soft Little Darling Dazed with Kisses 疯批大佬病态溺宠，小娇软被亲懵 Sparkling Little Gold闪闪小金Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted Short drama now streaming | [Beautiful, soft-spoken, coy little temptress x Powerful, high-ranking, unhinged tycoon] When Jiang Yaoyao transmigrated into a book, she was perched coquettishly on the villainous tycoon’s lap, her red lips close to the side of his face. Her voice was soft and sweet, her eyes seductive. “Mr. Pei, I’ve admired you for a long time...” The man looked down at her, his eyes cold and unreadable. The next moment, he grabbed her wrist. The dagger the original character had s 44.7kReads9.3Score3.7kShelves

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   Highly recommend it, it's super good! [Kissing emojis]

7. 557 俞 Mr. Yu, You Could Be Even More of a Jerk 俞先生，你可以再混蛋一点 Thousands Upon Thousands千千万万万Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Arrogant, possessive CEO x alluring, sweet young wife: simmering tension, a ruthless pursuit, she runs and he chases, and they find their way to each other] Yu Yichen was a ruthless man. Any woman who tried to get into his bed ended up regretting it. But karma came for him fast. He turned around and brought the drunk Gu Ziyou home. She smelled intoxicating. And looked so kissable. So Gu Ziyou found herself being kissed by him every which way. She became his prey. Chased and teased. Sei 471Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The male lead is extremely possessive, forcibly kissing the female lead upon first meeting and engaging in various forms of forced love and doting on her; he is also slightly cunning.

8. 558 刑 A Detective Meets You at the Wrong Time 刑警，在错的时间遇上你 Edamame Lover爱吃醋毛豆Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted On a business trip, Ye Hanxin was unexpectedly caught up in a hijacking by internationally wanted criminals aboard her flight. At the brink of life and death, the police detective Gu Qingyi shielded her with his body, trading his life for her safety. She thought the harrowing ordeal was nothing more than a brief interlude in her life. But after returning home, she discovered that he was the man her best friend planned to confess her feelings to. Steady and reserved, the detective knew she had 2.7kReads7.0Score223Shelves

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   Having read books for thirty years, I found this one to be really good. The male lead is a criminal police officer who falls in love with the female lead during a rescue mission on a plane. He pursues her, but she tries to avoid him, which makes her lose control. The plot is incredibly addictive!

9. 559 提 After I Asked for a Divorce, the Mad Mogul Knelt and Begged Me Not to Leave 提离婚后，疯批大佬跪下求我别走 Pihei痞黑Modern Romance316k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later! Sizzling Romance! Livestream! Gorgeous Little Fox Spirit x Crutch-Wielding, Unhinged Big Shot; Cunning Seduction! Devoted Couple, Sweet Romance.] Song Ninghuan's stunning beauty has earned her a reputation as the entertainment industry's ultimate little fox spirit. But after she was exposed for secretly photographing Huo Siting, the powerful heir to an untouchable tycoon family, whom no one dared offend and no media outlet dared report on, she nearly got blacklisted 10.8kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves

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   🔥The male lead has loved the female lead since childhood. The female lead was originally supposed to marry the male lead's older brother in an arranged marriage, but the male lead kidnapped his brother and took his place in the marriage. The female lead then asked the male lead for a divorce, but he became too ashamed to face her. When the female lead appeared on a variety show, the male lead found out and followed her onto the show.

10. 560 蓄 A Deliberate Swap of Fiancés 蓄意换婚 San Chen Yue叁辰月Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [Steady, protective, powerful man + fragile yet strong little fox] [Love at first sight + deliberate bride swap + coaxed whirlwind marriage + age gap + both inexperienced in love] [A guiding lover + a little angst, lots of sweetness + devoted and exclusive love + a slow, steady romance] When her younger aunt ran away from her arranged marriage, the head of the Yun family had to choose a new candidate for the alliance. With her psychological condition, Ruan Qingsui was naturally not on the list. 18.1kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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    The female lead has a sweet appearance and a well-behaved personality. She has an independent and clear-headed view of life, while the male lead is gentle, doting, and the scenes of them pulling and tugging at each other are particularly captivating.

11. 561 重 Reborn on My Wedding Night, the Possessive Young Lord Forces His Love on Me 重生新婚夜，病娇世子强制爱 Longing for You, Duck绵绵思远道鸭Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Pure romance with no cheating + reborn and revenge on scumbags + an extremely possessive Commander of the Palace Guard + the male lead loves her more than anything] On her wedding day in her previous life, Mu Nanshuang was forcibly taken to Wei Junyao’s residence and imprisoned for three months, wishing she were dead. Her fiancé, Lu Bingchuan, didn’t look down on her despite her ruined reputation. He welcomed her into his home in a grand bridal procession. Deeply moved, Mu Nanshuang devoted her 3.9kReads8.0Score413Shelves

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    🌴🌴🌴In her past life, on her wedding day, Mu Nanshuang was forcibly taken and imprisoned by the mad prince Wei Junyao. Later, she was deceived and manipulated by her fiancé Lu Bingchuan, leading to the destruction of her family. 🌾🌾🌾After her death, Wei Junyao died for her, seeking revenge. Reborn, back to her wedding day, she is determined to seek revenge and even begins to seduce Wei Junyao, whom she once hated. During their blissful married life, Mu Nanshuang asks for a child, but Wei Junyao's expression suddenly changes…

12. 562 少 Young Master, Madam Says She'd Rather Go to Work! 少爷，夫人说她更想上班！ Chichi Xianyue迟迟弦月Modern Romance794k WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later] [Long-planned romance] [Both strong and devoted] Diplomat x CEO When she was four, her mother died before her eyes, and her father fell in love with someone else. From then on, Liu Ling'er learned one thing: tears were useless, and so was love. At twenty-five, Shen Yuci bound her to his side with a marriage contract. She thought it was a five-year arrangement, never knowing that this man had been waiting for her for twenty-one years. She also had no idea that for t 1.5kReads—Score125Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book. The plot is roughly this: the male and female leads are engaged. The male lead comes from a very wealthy family and has been in love with the female lead since childhood. They've never met, but he always thinks of her and even goes abroad to train himself for her. Upon returning home, his first act to get closer to her is to make her his assistant. The female lead comes from a high-ranking family, but her mother died early, and her father neglected her. She grew up under the care of her grandparents. Due to childhood trauma, she lost some of her memories, including her first meeting with the male lead. She graduated from a prestigious university and later became a diplomat. For the female lead, their feelings developed gradually over time, but for the male lead, it was all premeditated. It's a strong, pure love story. The female lead has her own career, and the male lead is deeply in love with her, completely devoted to her, and deeply respects her. It's super sweet! At the same time, the male lead is the female lead's savior.

13. 563 醉 After Getting Drunk, I Speedily Married My Best Friend's Uncle 醉酒后，和闺蜜小叔闪婚了 Ye Youran叶幽然Modern Romance607k WordsCompleted [The Zhan Clan, Book Two] [Capital’s Elite Circle + Long-Planned Romance + Both Pure + Sweet Romance] Zhan Yanchen, the capital’s most powerful young heir, was born to greatness: proud, aloof, and decisive. Yan Qing, a wealthy heiress, was dazzling, bold, and a true beauty. For Yan Qing’s birthday, her best friend gave her a “puppy-like boy toy.” Instead, Zhan Yanchen played her into registering their marriage in a whirlwind wedding. After the wedding, the ruthless young heir, who had clawed his 3.6kReads9.3Score489Shelves

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    It is indeed a long-planned, satisfying, and sweet novel.

14. 564 京 Seduction in the Capital at Night 京夜诱欲 Golden Treasure金财宝Modern Romance152k WordsCompleted [Complete] Sweet, gentle heiress vs. powerful Beijing business tycoon Breaking news! A top Beijing tycoon is a lovesick puppy! Who would have thought that he was the mysterious tycoon who had been investing in Shi Yuzhi for years? After a banquet, she impulsively married Mu Yichen. He granted every request Shi Yuzhi made, and everything went almost too smoothly. Shi Yuzhi discovered that Yijing Garden had already been filled with limited-edition auction pieces before she even moved in. She 75Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It was all planned out for a long time—a little jealousy was quickly resolved! Awesome!

15. 565 遇 I Met a God with a Soft Heart! 遇见心软的神！ Mu Mu Cuo木木错Modern Romance692k WordsCompleted [Capital City Business Tycoon vs. Chinese Literature Beauty] [One-on-One + Devoted Couple + Happy Ending + Age Gap] Jiang Wansheng grew up without her parents' love, struggling through life on her own. After someone set her up, a twist of fate entangled her with the mysterious Third Master of the Qin family, a powerful figure in the capital. Rumor had it that Third Master Qin was cold-hearted and distant. Though he was her best friend's uncle, she was always terrified whenever she ran into him. 32.2kReads9.4Score3.2kShelves

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    "So every time, I think about running away, about refusing. But I really can't control my feelings; I can't help but fall for you…" she said with difficulty, not even daring to look Qin Mo in the eye. After a long while, she heard Qin Mo sigh deeply. "Sweetie, I plan to like you for a very, very long time. I have no intention of giving up." "Want to bet?" "You will win." Qin Mo's low, hoarse voice echoed in the empty room, each word distinct. Like a thunderclap from a clear sky, it sent tidal waves of emotion through her heart.

16. 566 顶 Top-Tier Star Stunned! So the CEO Had Been Plotting This All Along 顶流震惊！霸总原来你是蓄谋已久 A Salty Fish Turning Its Life Around一只咸鱼在翻身Modern Romance415k WordsCompleted [Entertainment Industry + Dating Show + Both Leads Are Each Other’s Only One + Sweet Treat + Mutual Devotion] Top-tier star Wen Yang is trending again! She was apparently following a man in the middle of the night! The whole country is buzzing! Netizens dig up the man’s identity: Gu Yanzhi, a university professor whose stunning looks have taken over the trending charts! The actress denies it vehemently. “It’s a misunderstanding. I was just at a class reunion, and I happened to be going the same 354Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    All three of these are!!! Highly recommended!!! Long planned! Super sweet!

17. 567 跟 After Falling in Love with My Brother's Archrival 跟哥哥的死对头恋爱后 Crow Sitting on a Bear's Back乌鸦坐在熊背上Modern Romance246k WordsCompleted A refined scoundrel × a sweet, flirtatious girl Also known as Falling in Love with My Brother's Sworn Enemy Pei Yanchu was a flawless paragon in public, but in her brother's eyes, he was a hypocritical traitor. Shen Ruying despised him just as much. To get revenge on Pei Yanchu, Shen Ruying hired people to ambush him in an alley. Unexpectedly, he beat them all off, leaving only the unlucky Shen Ruying, who couldn't run fast enough. Luckily, Pei Yanchu didn't beat her up to vent his anger. Instea 2.9kReads9.2Score268Shelves

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    Both of these novels feature male protagonists who are the mortal enemies of the female protagonist's brother, but they have long harbored feelings for her and have been plotting against her for a long time. The tug-of-war between them is really captivating and makes for a great read.

18. 568 娇 Don't Leave, My Darling: The Possessive Crown Prince Begs Her to Stay 娇娇宝贝别离开，偏执太子哀求 Sichuan Pepper Wine and Star Anise Cake花椒酒与八角糕Ancient Romance253k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, no angst + devoted couple + sugary sweet + feel-good power fantasy] [Soft, delicate beauty vs. possessive crown prince] [The leads get together in chapter 49; the earlier chapters are optional. It's all sweetness after that, and the villains are dealt with quickly.] On her wedding night, she was stabbed to death by the childhood sweetheart she had known for ten years. She discovered that he and her close cousin had been carrying on behind her back for a long time. Her soul linger 5.2kReads9.1Score430Shelves

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    The female lead is reborn. The male lead saw her when she was a child. She is his light. He is obviously very obsessive, but he always restrains himself, only wanting her to be happy. He will quietly eliminate anything that is detrimental to her.

19. 569 服 Giving In 服软 Lin Qin林檎Modern Romance530k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, sweet-natured actress vs. lovesick, doting CEO who embodies the ideal husband] - To help her older sister find love, Lin Yang's own mother set her up for a night together. Lin Yang got pregnant, and the father was the rumored Qin heir who supposedly had no interest in women. Young Master Qin said they should get married. Lin Yang refused. Qin Jue: “I'll give you a hundred million for signing the marriage papers.” Lin Yang: “Woohoo, sounds great!” - The night their child was born, 14kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves

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    He'd fall head over heels for her and spoil her without limits; all I can say is how incredibly sweet it is, I absolutely adore this love-struck male lead!

20. 570 梦 After Dreaming That My Brother's Archenemy Took Me by Force 梦见被我哥死对头强取豪夺后 Tai Congcong太葱葱Modern Romance430k WordsCompleted [A warm, sunny little princess / a poor boy who’s handsome, strong, and tragic / an ultimate sister-obsessed, arrogant, tsundere older brother] [BG] [Romance] [The heroine is the center of everyone’s affection] Short drama now available! Pei Xi has a dream. She dreams that Jiang Cheng, the aloof, sharp-eyed, solitary poor boy at school, will grow up to become the founder of a famous domestic game company. He creates a princess room just for her, then kneels beside her bed and slowly strokes her 14.5kReads9.5Score1.8kShelves
21. 571 救 Help! My Childhood Friend, the Movie Star, Is Wild and Irresistible, and I’ve Completely Fallen... 救命！竹马影帝又野又撩，彻底沦 A Salty Fish Turning Its Life Around一只咸鱼在翻身Modern Romance214k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + two wealthy families + devoted couple + extra sweet] [Bright, bold rose and top-tier star × unruly young master and award-winning actor] She drunkenly kisses her rival, the award-winning actor, and wakes up to find the whole internet ablaze with trending searches! Gu Yanjing steps toward her, raising his hands to brace himself against the wall on either side of her and boxing her in completely. His warm breath brushes her ear as he speaks, his voice rough with sleep: “Mi 2.9kReads—Score418Shelves
22. 572 娇 Sweetie’s Quick Transmigration: A Plan to Save the Villainous Big Shot 娇娇快穿：拯救反派大佬计划 Medicine Treasure药宝Modern Romance1.7M WordsOngoing [One-on-One Romance + Both Leads Are Virgins + Obsessive Love + Healing + A Delicate Darling + Coming of Age + Not a Strong Female Lead] Song Jiaojiao, the stunningly beautiful actress adored by the entertainment industry, suddenly died. According to reports, she choked on a lychee in her own luxurious mansion. Just as the whole country mourned the loss of this woman who had captivated everyone… The heroine herself began a new copy of her life in another space-time! {Newbie here! Please leave if 1.8kReads8.9Score145Shelves

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    Which one of them isn't a yandere, obsessive, and premeditated schemer, right? [Evil laugh][Evil laugh][Evil laugh]

23. 573 直 After Her Parenting Livestream Goes Viral, the Beauty Can't Leave Showbiz Even If She Wants To 直播养娃爆火后，美人退圈无望了 Chirp Chirp Wants to Get Rich啾啾要暴富Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted [Toddler + dating show + mutual flirting + overflowing sweetness + bonus chapters about their sweet life after she retires from show business] The Lazyfish Couple A refined scoundrel with an overwhelming possessive streak x a charming, laid-back beauty who loves doing nothing One-line summary: Caught you, my little cat Jiang Yu, hailed as a foxy beauty, wanted nothing more than to leave show business and live the life of a lazyfish. But before she could do that, she got drunk and flirted with 3.5kReads8.5Score233Shelves
24. 574 撩 I Drove Him Wild! After Our Whirlwind Wedding, the Chaste CEO Spoils Me Like Crazy 撩疯了！闪婚后禁欲总裁狂宠入骨 A Salty Fish Turning Its Life Around一只咸鱼在翻身Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted (Please give my new story a chance, I’m tearing up~) [The heroine falls in love after marriage + The hero’s secret crush comes true + Mutual first love + Sweet everyday romance] [Hardworking, alluring lawyer vs. Cunning, refined young master] Shi Weiwei had spent more than a decade admiring her childhood sweetheart, Li Linchuan. At last, he was going to marry her. But on the night of their engagement, his first love returned from abroad. She grabbed his sleeve, hoping to make him stay, but all s 285Reads8.4Score—Shelves
25. 575 超 So Sweet! She's Sweet and Flirty, and the Big Shot Would Give His Life for Her 超甜！她乖又撩！大佬命都给她了 Su Qianqian苏钱钱Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [Complete Short Story] [Mutual healing, secret love comes true + Both inexperienced in love + Happy ending] [Possessive, puppy-like bad boy at first, clingy sweetheart later] [Sweet romance + Rebirth + Devoted husband] Reborn on the first day of freshman year, Lin Suisui ran frantically up to the rooftop. When she saw the man sitting there smoking, exactly as he had on the rooftop in her previous life, her eyes turned red. “Chen Suifeng, is that cigarette really so good?” “Want to try something 83.9kReads9.2Score11.3kShelves

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    The first two sweet romance novels are really good, the male lead is so nice!

26. 576 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 499Reads9.1Score103Shelves
27. 577 溺 Drowning in a Whirlpool of Tenderness 溺于温柔漩涡 Plain Years, Hibiscus Days素年槿兮Modern Romance87k WordsCompleted Yan Shumei: A freelance illustrator and a textbook drama queen. It's not that she's bad, she's just afraid. Afraid of being abandoned, she starts fights first, pushes people away first, and covers herself in thorns. Qi Yanxu: Three years younger, and a doctoral student. He seems gentle and easy to handle, but beneath that he's stubborn and passionate. When he's jealous, he goes quiet. When he's tired, he'll say so. But he has never once thought of letting go. They've weathered a smashed glass on 53Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've been reading a few new books lately, and I found "Drowning in a Gentle Whirlpool" quite addictive. It's a workplace romance with a 1v1 dynamic, the plot doesn't drag, and the male lead is compelling. I've also finished "If I Turn Around, There Will Be No More Farewell," the ending was a bit heartbreaking, but the overall pacing was steady. The other short stories are all quite lighthearted, perfect for reading in short bursts of free time. 📖✨✨

28. 578 重 Reborn: The Cold CEO Knows How to Soothe, Flirt, and Act Cute 重生，禁欲总裁会哄会撩会撒娇 Er Fu二伏Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] [Sweet, gentle beauty VS devoted, humble, obsessive CEO] [Mutual salvation + sweet wealthy-family romance + humble male lead + both leads' first love] Only after Bai Moqing died did she learn that Shang Sinian had loved her deeply, yet hadn't even dared to get close to her. After she was killed by a scumbag, he took revenge for her and then died with her. Reborn, all she wanted was to cling to her CEO husband's coattails, take down the scumbag, and turn her life around! She never expe 13.9kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
29. 579 思 Sinan 思南 Little Sunflower Must Work Hard小葵要勤奋Modern Romance165k WordsCompleted [Yandere male lead / sweet on the outside, dark within / healing / mutual devotion] [The male lead had a tragic childhood that twisted his personality. The female lead will heal him later.] In Su Nanjia's eyes, Gu Jinyu has always been sunny and gentle. Only after they get together does she realize that everything before was just an act. He has never been a good person, not in the past and even less so now. He hides the darkness inside him, pretending to be the man she loves, and graduall 2.7kReads8.9Score227Shelves
30. 580 若 If I Turn Away, We May Never Meet Again 若我转身，再会无期 Plain Years, Hibiscus Days素年槿兮Modern Romance159k WordsCompleted A new work is out! You're welcome to read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 139Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 581 快 Quick Transmigration: The Lovesick Tycoon Is So Clingy 快穿：病娇大佬他好黏人 Sui Sui Er岁岁儿Modern Romance3.3M WordsCompleted [Comic adaptation complete] At the moment of her death, Nan Qing’s greatest wish is to have a healthy body. After she dies, she gets bound to something that calls itself the System. It can give her a healthy body, and in return, she has to complete the tasks it assigns. Save the male supporting characters? Er’er: “Save the male supporting characters in stories about saving the world, and change their tragic endings of loving someone they can’t have, growing old alone, and spending their whole li 46.9kReads9.5Score4kShelves
32. 582 强 Coerced into Submission 强取豪夺，被迫臣服 Morning Glory's Grass朝颜的草Ancient Romance202k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + possessive love + both pure + groveling pursuit + tragic ending] Lin Xi transmigrated to ancient times and made a modest living with her medical skills. By chance, she saved Xiao Muyang twice, and he set his sights on her. She only wanted a quiet life in the Northern Frontier, but someone schemed to bring her to the capital. There, she became trapped in the imperial palace, where he took her by force and kept her confined. Xiao Muyang was a decisive general who had clawed his w 3.6kReads8.4Score185Shelves

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    Extremely possessive, dotes on only one person

33. 583 溺 Drowning in Deep Blue, I Met You 溺于深蓝遇见你 Plain Years, Hibiscus Days素年槿兮9k WordsCompleted Lost in the Deep Blue, I Found You 13Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 584 过 Come Here and Give Me a Kiss 过来亲一下 I Eat Pomelos Without Spitting Out the Pith吃柚子不吐皮吖Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] [Published as Summer's Lucky Charm] ☆Cool, gentle boy × world-weary, listless girl☆ [One-on-one sweet romance | School life, comedy, doting romance, redemption, healing] Wen Jibai always sincerely believed her new deskmate was a handsome, aloof heartthrob who took advantage of his looks and treated everyone coldly. Until one day, she saw this search in his Baidu history: [This is so annoying. What should I do if I've fallen for my deskmate?] 11.4kReads9.6Score1.5kShelves
35. 585 慢 A Beat Too Late 慢一拍 Lyric, At Your Service在下LyricModern Romance211k WordsCompleted (A novel that only gets good as you read on) [Beautiful, kind-hearted, sweet-voiced reporter vs. stubborn, awkward, jealous CEO of a tech company] [Secret crush + fake marriage before love + whirlwind wedding + married life + doting husband + female lead’s perspective: marriage before love + male lead’s perspective: secret crush comes true] At eighteen, Bian Yue and Gu Qi were famous enemies, yet their homeroom teacher seated them together. At twenty-eight, they hadn’t seen each other for ten ye 189Reads8.1Score103Shelves

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    This is really good, but not many people read it. The male lead's unrequited love comes true, and the female lead's marriage of convenience turns into love. The author is also quite active. Don't miss it!

36. 586 新 I Just Bought a New Car, and the Traffic Cop Is My Ex 新车刚提，交警是我前男友 Plain Years, Hibiscus Days素年槿兮22k WordsCompleted I Just Got a New Car, and the Traffic Cop Is My Ex-Boyfriend 20Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 587 领 We Got Our Marriage License and Moved In Together, but the Movie Star Can't Hide His Feelings 领证同居，影帝小心思藏不住了 Wakaka Nana哇咔咔娜娜Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Super-sweet mutual pampering + Devoted Husband Top-Tier Star + Long-Standing Scheme (Super sweet! If it isn’t, you can hit me)] Qiao Suisui got married on a whim! At the marriage registry, she discovered that the person she was about to marry was none other than top-tier star Ning Jinchen. She panicked and tried to run, but he caught her and dragged her back. Ning Jinchen: “You said whoever regrets it is a dog.” “Woof, woof!” She thought that once she’d barked, she’d be free to run. But Ning Ji 6.9kReads9.3Score838Shelves

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    [Admiration][Admiration]

38. 588 小 The Little Highness Has a Screw Loose 小殿下他脑子有坑 I Eat Pomelos Without Spitting Out the Pith吃柚子不吐皮吖Ancient Romance295k WordsCompleted [Sweet, bold, and outspoken young princess X gentle, seemingly innocent but secretly calculating young prince] Shi Sui transmigrated into the heroine of a classic tragic romance. In the original, the male and female leads' melodramatic love story tortured them from the first chapter to the penultimate one, and still ended in a tragic finale. Shi Sui: Bye-bye, then. I'll pick the devoted second male lead. Basically, it's a story about a laid-back girl using her wonderfully quirky imagination to s 12.5kReads9.5Score1.7kShelves
39. 589 女 The Female Lead Is Too Beautiful and Alluring, and the Villainous Big Shot Grabs Her by the Waist 女配太美太撩人，反派大佬掐腰宠 Luo Luoluo Luo Luo落洛洛洛洛Modern Romance339k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 58.8kReads9.3Score3.7kShelves
40. 590 他 He Can't Stop Spoiling the Green Tea Girl, So I Turn Around and Reclaim My Place at Home 他宠绿茶上瘾，我转身家门归位 Plain Years, Hibiscus Days素年槿兮Urban11k WordsCompleted He can't stop doting on his scheming sweetheart, so I turn around and reclaim my place in the family. 32Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 591 救 Help! My Husband, Who Married Me for Good Luck, Is Actually My Professor! 救命！冲喜老公竟是我教授！ Ci Bu La Ha Tang Xing Xing次卜拉哈糖星星Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted [The short drama is now streaming] [Print edition forthcoming] [Both leads are each other's first and only + married first, love later + sweet romance + six-year age gap + no misunderstandings] [Ascetic university professor vs. lively surfing student] When Hua Yu was little, she met a fortune-teller. The old man told her that when she turned twenty, she had to find a partner born in the year of Ding Chou, the month of Ding Wei, and the day of Geng Xu. Otherwise, a terrible disaster would befall 23.9kReads9.6Score3.2kShelves
42. 592 宝 Baby, Please Comfort Me 宝宝，求你哄哄我 Meeting Spring听春逢Modern Romance367k WordsCompleted [Short drama now streaming | Born Bad Boy vs. Cool Campus Beauty] [Taming-the-dog romance + sweet story with a touch of coercive love] Sang Xia caught Lou Keyan’s eye on her very first day at school. Lou Keyan is the only son of the prominent Lou family in Beijing’s elite circle. Born into privilege and adored by everyone, he is a golden child, and a thoroughly rotten one at that. He is also the best friend of Sang Xia’s ex. Lou Keyan went to great lengths to engineer his best friend’s infidelit 16.1kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves

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    Dog training literature, the male protagonist is a love-struck puppy

43. 593 捡 The Puppy-Like Kid Brother I Took In Is a Sweet-Faced Black Belly 捡到的奶狗弟弟是个白切黑 Money Arriving钱方到账Modern Romance116k WordsCompleted [Younger woman + devoted to each other + sweet romance + saving each other + one-on-one + happy ending] [Straightforward comic artist heroine vs. an alluring, secretly dark, devoted puppy-boy] Mu Qing found a poor little thing. At first, she thought he was like a pitiful little puppy who loved to hug her and nuzzle her neck with his fluffy head. Later, looking at the bite marks on the back of her neck in the mirror, she decided he probably really was a dog. 1.5kReads8.5Score243Shelves
44. 594 穿 After I Transmigrated, My Best Friend and I Became the Richest Women in the Capital 穿越后，我和闺蜜卷成了京城首富 Plain Years, Hibiscus Days素年槿兮Ancient Romance6k WordsCompleted After I transmigrated, my best friend and I hustled our way to becoming the richest people in the capital. 11Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 595 又 So Sweet, So Alluring! The Tipsy Young Master Held Her Close and Coaxed Her All Night 又乖又欲！太子爷醉酒夜抱她轻哄 Tan Qingzhu檀青竹Modern Romance512k WordsCompleted [Print edition available] The deeply devoted, dangerously unhinged scion of a powerful family × the cool, fallen heiress [Originally titled "A Night of Desire in the Capital"] A pure-hearted socialite from Beijing's elite circle + a rekindled romance + an ex who will do anything to win her back + an older lover who takes the lead + falling for him all over again Jiang Wanzhi comes from a prestigious family and is known throughout the capital as a pure, well-behaved young woman. Few people know 126.8kReads9.4Score175.7kShelves

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    Super sweet and I love it! It respects the female lead, she's a true gentleman!! The female lead also has her own pursuits (somewhat like a strong female lead novel) [Added to bookshelf][Added to bookshelf]

46. 596 学 The Top Student Favors Me, as I Chase the Wind to the Summit 学神偏爱，等我追风登顶 Plain Years, Hibiscus Days素年槿兮8k WordsCompleted The Top Student Favors Me, So Watch Me Chase the Wind and Reach the Summit 18Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 597 深 A Deeply Devoted Temptation 深情诱引 Bird Pine Rice鸟松米Modern Romance676k WordsCompleted A novel in the Niaosongmi Universe: Deep Affection and Allure. The short drama The Height of Summer, a special story about the eldest brother and sister-in-law, is now online. [Love after an arranged marriage, a regretful husband’s pursuit of his wife, one-on-one romance, both devoted only to each other] [Gentle, cool-headed ophthalmologist vs. devoted, wayward young master] Lin Yuxi used to think Zhou Yanjing was a carefree playboy with a fickle heart. Only after they married did she learn just 92.8kReads9.2Score7.9kShelves

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    I love it so much, you really have to go watch it!

48. 598 枯 Fragrance from a Cold Hearth: The Abandoned Daughter Crowns the Capital with Her Beans 枯灶生香：弃女凭豆冠京华 Plain Years, Hibiscus Days素年槿兮Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted Fragrance from a Cold Stove: The Cast-Off Daughter Claims the Capital with Her Beans 8Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 599 重 Reborn: The Possessive, Abstinent CEO Claims His Delicate Wife 重生：禁欲总裁病娇占有小娇妻 You Jun Youning有君攸宁Modern Romance379k WordsOngoing [Reborn to Win Her Back + The Untouchable Falls from Grace + Gloomy Ghostly Man + Rivalry for Her Turns into a Bloodbath + The Overbearing CEO Is a Yandere] [Naturally Flirtatious • Money-Grubbing, Looks-Obsessed • Cute and Strong Female Lead VS Self-Deluding • Scheming Green-Tea Type • Gloomy, Lovesick Yandere Male Lead Who Grovels for Affection] * “I’ve been secretly in love with you for my whole damn life, and you actually think I want to kill you!” Fu Shuyan cried, his eyes bloodshot as he f —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead appears aloof and unattainable, but he's actually been secretly in love with the female lead for a very long time. He's a complete scheming green tea b*tch, plotting to seduce her relentlessly. He's very innocent and knows how to please the female lead. Plus, the female lead in the novel is incredibly relatable; I was screaming with excitement while reading it!

50. 600 错 Wrongfully Married to a Mama's Boy: The Years My In-Laws Tormented Me 错嫁妈宝男，被婆家磋磨的那些年 Plain Years, Hibiscus Days素年槿兮Marriage & Romance7k WordsCompleted Wrongly Married to a Mama's Boy: The Years My In-Laws Made My Life Miserable 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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