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. 101 咬 He Won't Let Go of the Delicate Beauty 咬定娇软美人不放松 Seven Crows七鸦Ancient Romance307k WordsCompleted [Unhinged Reborn Male Lead + Super Tragic Past + Sweet-Outside, Dark-Within Beauty] In her previous life, Shen Wan was presented to Lin Xingzhou, the Marquis of Dingbei, and became his concubine. After bearing his only child, she disappeared. One day, Lin Xingzhou, whose legs were disabled, stumbled into a remote palace and discovered his Wanwan locked inside a golden hall, kept as someone else's captive pet. He was so enraged that he died on the spot. Reborn, the first thing he did was abduct h 48Reads5.5Score—Shelves

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   The male lead is reborn. In his previous life, the female lead was his mistress and bore him his only child, despite his infertility. However, she was a popular woman and was imprisoned by the second male lead. After his rebirth, the male lead takes the initiative, kidnapping the female lead and changing their fates.

2. 102 马 The Horse Slave Son-in-Law Destroyed My Motherland. Reborn, I Locked Him in a Military Brothel 马奴驸马灭我母国，重生后我把他锁进军妓营 Yun Chuyin云楚吟Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted The Horse Slave Prince Consort Destroyed My Motherland. Reborn, I Lock Him in a Military Brothel 270Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 103 霸 Thirty-Six Strategies for a CEO to Win Her Heart 霸道总裁追爱三十六计 Wang Gongzi王恭梓Modern Romance254k WordsOngoing A younger man with a wolfish charm falls in love at first sight and never forgets. No wall is impossible to climb, as long as you’re willing to put in the effort. He pulls out every stop in his pursuit of love, and pouting and playing shamelessly are just par for the course. Who says love won through scheming isn’t love? A bitter fruit is still fruit, and the younger man’s passion and persistence will eventually make love bloom into its most beautiful flower. 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Here it comes! Thirty-six Strategies for Winning Back Your Wife – no scheming second female lead, pure love, exclusive pampering, and sweet romance!

4. 104 魂 Haunted by Longing and Desire 魂牵梦撩 Yaoyao Can't Carry Anything瑶瑶一下也不扛Modern Romance331k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + long-planned romance + sweet, flirtatious Beijing elite circle] Fair-skinned, gorgeous little troublemaker VS scheming, devoted, abstinent madman of a powerful man “She is my rose, and my princess.” The Ji family is the most famous of all the prominent families in Kyoto, with a fortune worth billions and wealth rivaling a nation’s. But one sudden upheaval nearly ruined the Ji family’s reputation. After lying low for ten years, Ji Yuchen returns to Kyoto. In no time, 19kReads9.2Score2.6kShelves

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   🎉①Everyone says Lu Yu wouldn't possibly want the woman Fu Jingzhou has been supporting for eight years; he's just after her beauty. ✨Through countless trials and tribulations, we finally came together.🍒 🎉②Fair-skinned, beautiful, and slightly mischievous girl VS. A cunning, deeply affectionate, and aloof, crazy, and powerful man.🌾She is my rose, and also my princess.💦The female lead marries first and falls in love later; the male lead has been plotting for a long time.🎊 🎉③Marry first, then fall in love; mutual unrequited love; the female lead tries to win him over in the early stages, while the male lead dotes on her later.🍂Pretending not to see, but glancing at him countless times out of the corner of my eye.☘️Your appearance alone amazed my entire youth.💐

5. 105 不 Wasn’t This an Arranged Marriage? Why Is Lord Pei So in Love with Me? 不是联姻吗？裴大人怎么这么爱 Deep-Fried Ice Cream油炸冰激凌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted Jiang Shiyuan spent ten years pursuing Shen Lüchu, only to receive four words on her eighteenth birthday: “You make me sick.” So Jiang Shiyuan, the girl who made Shen Lüchu sick, turned around and agreed to her family’s arranged marriage, preparing to marry into the Pei family. The Pei family was the most powerful clan in the capital, with influence that reached the heavens, far beyond what Jiang Shiyuan could aspire to. Fortunately, the family was full of talented men, but one grandson, Pei 50.7kReads9.1Score6.6kShelves
6. 106 穿 Reborn as a Concubine Forced to Die as a Sacrifice, I Had the Mad Prince Begging Me to Live 穿成了殉葬太妃，疯批皇叔跪求我别死 Yun Chuyin云楚吟13k WordsCompleted Reborn as a concubine doomed to die with the emperor, I had the mad prince kneel and beg me not to die 163Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 107 太 The Crown Princess Is So Alluring, the Crown Prince Wants Her All to Himself 太子妃娇艳动人，殿下想占为己有 Luring the Fox引狸Ancient Romance228k WordsCompleted [Compulsive love + twisted, unhinged obsession + male rivalry + beauty] A radiant beauty with irresistible allure vs. a wolfish general with an overwhelming possessive streak Also known as: My Overbearing Younger Brother-in-Law Falls for His Pure Yet Sultry Sister-in-Law The two luckiest things in Duan Baiwei’s life were: First, marrying His Highness the Crown Prince, who was so ill he was practically on his deathbed. Second, the Crown Prince dying on the day of her wedding, leaving her a widow 904Reads8.8Score102Shelves

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   The male lead, a fierce and domineering general with over a decade of battlefield experience, is extremely possessive. The female lead is a widowed crown princess who has been widowed for many years. The male lead falls in love with this charming woman at first sight, initially remaining calm but later becoming insane and ruthless, keeping her hidden away.

8. 108 我 I Was Reborn as a Good-for-Nothing Immortal Stripped of My Immortal Bones, and the God of War Went on a Killing Spree for Me 我穿成被剔仙骨的废柴仙，战神为我杀疯了 Yun Chuyin云楚吟13k WordsCompleted I Reincarnated as a Good-for-Nothing Immortal Whose Immortal Bones Were Stripped Away, and the God of War Went on a Killing Spree for Me 204Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 109 离 During the Divorce Cooling-Off Period, I Inherited My Husband’s Estate 离婚冷静期，我继承了丈夫的遗产 Yun Chuyin云楚吟13k WordsCompleted During the divorce cooling-off period, I inherited my husband’s estate 191Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 110 当 After I Stopped Loving You 当我不爱你后 Autumn Colors Leave No Leisure秋色不暇Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted When Li Yao was fifteen, she fell for her best friend's older brother, a notorious playboy in Beijing's elite circles. The man had cool, pale skin and a face of breathtaking beauty. His smile was carefree and flirtatious, making him seem almost otherworldly. Everyone thought a playboy like him would never settle down. Li Yao thought so too. So, the day she decided to stop liking him, she sent Xu Yun a message and deleted every way of contacting him. Xu Yun received a text from an unknown number. 461Reads8.9Score247Shelves

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    🎉① Male lead: Playboy/Prodigal Son Returns vs. Energetic Girl x Carefree 🍒 Before meeting Li Yao, Xu Yun was unrestrained and unruly. The upper class believed such a privileged young man wouldn't easily bow to anyone. 🌾 However, after meeting Li Yao, she became his only taboo. Despite his thousand unruly and ten thousand untamed spirits, he only bows to her. 🌻 🎉② Gentle and aloof ophthalmologist vs. Deeply affectionate, roguish nobleman 🍀 🎉③ Tang Ning: Those who seek love are melancholy, those who seek wealth thrive. One day, she realizes it's all just a passing phase. ☀

11. 111 她 She Drew the Gods Down from Heaven 她引神明坠落 Autumn Firefly秋流萤Modern Romance243k WordsCompleted Shen Daiyi comes from a prominent medical family in Jingbei. That year, her usually low-key mother suddenly holds a birthday banquet, drawing greetings from all the great families and landing Shen Daiyi a blind date. It’s snowing softly on the day of the date. The person she once had a crush on as a girl is seated beside her blind date. Like a snow-capped peak, like a god from the heavens, the man is just as he was back then: refined, extraordinary, and beyond reach, the sort no one would dare l 31.7kReads9.3Score3.9kShelves

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    If this was premeditated, then our CEO Song must be involved. The author's writing is also excellent, truly vivid and evocative. A stunningly beautiful female lead and a cool, aloof, and handsome CEO Shen—definitely worth reading! [Heart emojis]

12. 112 让 They Wanted Me to Be a Sacrificial Stepmother, but I Chose to Make My Own Way 让我当炮灰主母，我偏另谋高枝 Ji Yun霁妘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance / Household Intrigue / Sweet Romance / The Male Lead Is Head Over Heels] In Ruyi's Beloved Concubine, the heir apparent Xie Yunzhix is a brave and formidable warrior, always dashing across the battlefield in fine clothes, with no one able to stand against him. Sadly, he is only a supporting character. The story opens with him in a vegetative state, leaving behind three adopted sons. Xu Qingyi discovers that she has become the foil to the beloved heroine of a sweet romance. On 139.3kReads9.4Score20.5kShelves

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    The male lead has been plotting against the woman for a long time and is extremely possessive!!! [Drooling][drooling] The female lead is insightful, clear-headed, and intelligent; her character is absolutely adorable, you can't stop reading, and you're completely captivated by her charm! The male lead is a super handsome general who starts out in a vegetative state, and the female lead is a bride brought in to ward off bad luck. Upon waking, the male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight and yearns for all her affectionate gestures. The female lead initially plans to divorce him upon his awakening. However, through the male lead's relentless efforts, they finally live a sweet life together.

13. 113 未 My Fiancé Booked Out a Venue for His First Love, So I Married the Capital's Crown Prince on a Whim. Now He's Regretting It 未婚夫为白月光包场，我闪婚京圈太子他悔疯了 Yun Chuyin云楚吟9k WordsCompleted My fiancé booked out the whole venue for his first love. I married into the capital’s most powerful family in a flash, and now he’s eaten his heart out 50Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 114 宝 Baby, Will You Choose Me? 宝宝，选我好不好 Sweet Peach Berry Yeah甜桃莓莓耶Modern Romance448k WordsCompleted [Print edition under contract] [Forced romance + school days to city life + secret crush + both are each other’s only one] [Troublemaker heir x sweet, well-behaved girl] Shen Wumian’s younger brother rear-ends a luxury car by accident and is hit with a two-million-yuan bill. The creditor is Ke Ran. Ke Ran is a rich young master who has returned from Britain. Born into a wealthy family, he has a bold, carefree face and is a favored son of heaven at the very top of the social pyramid. Shen Wumian 88.8kReads9.1Score9.4kShelves

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    This is so beautiful!!

15. 115 迷 Ensnared 迷陷 Pegasus's Cat珀加索斯的猫Modern Romance418k WordsCompleted (One-on-one romance, both leads are each other's only partners, showbiz) The heroine loses herself in love at first, but later walks away decisively. A bittersweet-to-sweet story that rewards patience. What does it feel like to love someone with all your heart? Tang Ning thought that as long as she could be with him, she wouldn't mind being hidden away in a dark corner forever. “Where are you?” A man's low, lazy voice came through the phone. “Hengdian. I just got off work.” After a brief silence 5.7kReads8.9Score495Shelves
16. 116 孤 A Lone Star Meets the Warm Sun 孤星遇暖阳 An Unknown Novelist不知名小说作者Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Native-born leads, no pocket dimension, no System, no golden finger, age gap, family and village life, slow-paced, cozy daily life, sweet romance] A word of caution: The leads have vastly different social status. This is not a wish-fulfillment story, and there is no strong female lead. Please don’t read if that bothers you! As Jiang Wenyi nears high school graduation, her unusual family background puts her at risk of being sent to the countryside. Her grandfather wants her to marry a handsome s 6.7kReads8.2Score640Shelves
17. 117 枕 An Addiction at His Side 枕边瘾 Bala La Chen巴啦啦晨Modern Romance325k WordsCompleted [A mischievous, silly beauty and a sharp-tongued, scheming business tycoon] Everyone in the capital says that Jing Li, head of the century-old Jing family, is a restrained, self-controlled, steady, and aloof man. With a cool, captivating face, he is the object of affection for countless heiresses. In the capital's elite circles, he is a fearsome presence. His ruthless, decisive methods in business have made his reputation known throughout the city. The great families of the capital all address h 5.4kReads9.1Score496Shelves

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    My top pick: The male lead had been planning this for a long time; the female lead married him first and then fell in love; the male lead had a crush on the female lead for 15 years; Mr. Jing's 15 years; the diary in the study; buying her painting worth hundreds of millions; spending 1.4 Billion just to make her happy; the helicopter and pink diamond on her birthday; believing in gods and Buddhas for him; kneeling outside a temple for a day and a night to pray for 18 children just for his little rose's safety and happiness... [Crying]

18. 118 甜 Sweet and Sultry! The Little Fairy in the Abstinent Instructor's Arms Is Irresistibly Alluring 甜欲！禁欲教官怀里的小仙女超撩 The Girl Who Ate the Gooseberries菇娘吃了菇娘果Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Sweet! Adorable! Steamy! Flirty! Absolutely worth reading, trust me!] [Stunning, seductive ballet superstar VS abstinent, untamed heir to a powerful Beijing family. Off-the-charts chemistry, and both are inexperienced in love.] Known as the most beautiful woman in Beijing's elite circles, Xia Tian has fair skin, exquisite looks, a graceful figure, and the guts to flirt. At eighteen, Xia Tian met Gu Cenxi. He saved and protected her, and she fell for him at first sight. She loved him, wanted him 5kReads9.4Score723Shelves

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    They really spoil her; her tea-tasting skills are top-notch.

19. 119 坐 Waiting for Him to Mess Up! My Detective Husband Is Acting Suspicious 坐等翻车！闪婚刑警老公不太对劲 Snake and Panda蛇与熊猫Modern Romance329k WordsCompleted 2.9kReads—Score249Shelves

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    The male lead had been plotting this for a long time, and he was incredibly alluring.

20. 120 藏 No More Hiding! Mr. Fu Gets Jealous and Fights for Me After We Marry 藏不住了！傅总他婚后又争又抢 Cai Guo'er财果儿Modern Romance510k WordsCompleted [Also known as: Be Good, Don't Say Stop] Completed~ [Marriage First, Love Later × Older Man Who Takes the Lead × The Ultimate Secret Crush] Before marriage, he was a workaholic. After marriage, he became obsessed with his wife. The difference is that a workaholic at least gets some work done, while a wife fanatic only knows how to... ahem. [Scheming Big Shot | Sweet, Soft, and Adorable Little Wife] A friend: "I've got some juicy gossip. Want to hear it?" "Not interested." "Fine, never mind. I he 30.4kReads8.9Score3.6kShelves
21. 121 满 Max-Level Sweet Seduction! Enchanting in Lord Fu's Embrace 满级甜诱！在傅爷的怀里声色撩人 Milky Candy Puff奶糖酥Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication + comic adaptation] [Flirtatious chemistry and sizzling romance!] Jiang Yuyang is hailed as a peerless beauty, with a stunning face, a slender waist, and a soft, supple figure. To call off her arranged marriage, she pulls out all the stops to flirt with her intended. She never imagined she’d flirt with the wrong person! Rumor has it that Fu Wenshen, the head of the Fu family, is a self-disciplined, celibate man who avoids women. Little do people know that he looks refined 20.2kReads9.5Score2.7kShelves

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    The male lead is so incredibly good at flirting, the best I've ever read. The female lead is stunningly beautiful, and the male lead is her blind date's second uncle, plus he has a hidden identity. He charmed the female lead to the point of needing an ambulance—it was unbelievable! My lips were constantly curled into a smile the entire time.

22. 122 抵 I Can't Resist the Capital's Tycoon's Deeply Devoted Seduction 抵不住京圈大佬深情引诱 Sparkling Cream Puff闪闪的泡芙Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Powerful Beijing Family + Married First, Love Later + Sweet Romance + Long-Standing Scheme + Devoted to Each Other] [Cold, Restrained, Fake Playboy vs. Gentle, Sweet Professor] [The short drama adaptation, A Beijing Marriage Trap, is now streaming] Everyone in Beijing's high society knows Fu Linzhou, the man at the helm of the Fu Group, as a notorious womanizer. To secure an investment of 400 million yuan, Liang Zhiwei is forced to marry him. On the day they register their marriage, he tells h 10.5kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves
23. 123 宝 Baby, So What If I’m Shameless? You Love It Too 宝宝，我贱怎么啦？你不也爱的欢 Snake and Panda蛇与熊猫Modern Romance278k WordsCompleted A shameless, slick-talking second-generation heir and domineering CEO × a sweet, sunny heiress who’s a genius at taking down electronics [Love Before Marriage + Hilarious Everyday Life + Father-in-Law and Son-in-Law Torment Each Other + All Sugar, No Ice + Childhood Friends + Both Each Other’s First] When she was three, Luo Xintang had her first kiss “stolen” by Chen Zhe, who was six months older. Everyone said, “They’re just playing house. It doesn’t count.” At eighteen, they were caught kissin 3.7kReads—Score306Shelves
24. 124 予 Getting Addicted to You 予你入瘾 Miaoyiyi妙仪仪Modern Romance242k WordsOngoing [The First Time] Lu Shiyan said to Su Wan with a cold expression, “This is the first time, and it'll be the last.” [Later] The second time, the third time... Su Wan cursed him furiously in her heart: What a bastard. Men really can't be trusted. Many years later, Lu Shiyan looked at Su Wan, asleep beside him, and sighed to himself: As expected, getting involved with the same woman more than three times really does lead to trouble. Su Wan thought she was just an unexpected episode in his life 685Reads—Score100Shelves

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    So pretty! So pretty! So pretty!

25. 125 救 Help! I Was Reborn and My Nemesis Immediately Grabbed Me by the Waist and Demanded a Kiss 救命！刚重生就被死对头掐腰索吻 Shao Hua 17邵华十七Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Extra sweet and doting, with a golden finger] Everyone said Li Mohan was a madman, ruthless and willing to turn against even his own family. Until Bai Li, reborn, tugged on his tie at a party and whispered, “Li Mohan, I want to be your girlfriend. Will you let me?” Li Mohan's ears turned red. Clenching his fists to hold himself back, he said the harshest words he could. “Bai Li, you're asking for death.” Not long afterward, Li Mohan pinned Bai Li against a wall, his eyes red with emotion. “Bai 6.8kReads9.3Score806Shelves
26. 126 她 She Lures Him In, and He Loses Himself on a Spring Night 她钓，春夜妄动 Jiu Ran1995久冉1995Modern Romance903k WordsOngoing [Capital’s young heir × alluring temptress | Rekindled Romance | Unhinged, love-struck male lead, one-on-one romance, both leads are chaste] She spent two years drawing him in, then dumped him for five. When they met again, Zhou Sinian was a self-disciplined, proper director of the Zhou bureau, with a well-matched fiancée by his side. When they first met five years ago, Zhou Wang had an unlit cigarette between his lips. “I hear you’re expensive.” Su Jin tilted her head and smiled. “Young Master 33kReads8.8Score2.8kShelves

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    [Beijing's elite heir x a charming, seductive beauty | Reconciliation after a broken relationship | Crazy, love-struck male lead, 1v1, both virgins, sweet and satisfying] She seduced him for two years, then dumped him for five. When they met again, Zhou Sinian was the self-disciplined and refined Zhou X Director, with a well-matched fiancée by his side. Five years ago, at their first meeting, Zhou Wang, with an unlit cigarette dangling from his lips, said, "I heard you're quite expensive." Su Jin tilted her head and smiled, "Young Master Zhou, you're not cheap either." "Playing with me? Can you afford it?" Later, he squatted down in front of her, looking up at her, his peach blossom eyes reddening, "Do you think I can't live without you?" She smiled, looking down, "If I'm not your first choice, then I'll never be." He kissed the back of her hand in front of his brothers, "Woof." The most precious heir in Beijing was tamed by her like a dog. But she didn't know that he willingly let himself be ensnared. Five years later, the faded red string on her wrist was tied by him while she was asleep. He gripped her wrist, his knuckles turning white: "What exactly do you want?" She pulled her hand away and stood up: "Director Zhou, don't flatter yourself. I only came back for money." Thirty-year-old Su Jin didn't date or rely on men; she held connections across half of Beijing and a business worth two hundred million. She had calculated how to escape unscathed, calculated how to make him hate her to the bone, but she hadn't calculated that five years later, those peach blossom eyes still held a mixture of hatred and love for her, unable to do anything about it. Later, Zhou Sinian pinned her against the French windows, his eyes red-rimmed: "You didn't look back when you left, and you shouldn't look back when you come back, but why did you let me see you?" She pushed his face away: "Your fiancée is waiting for you downstairs." He laughed, a laugh that was both manic and broken. She had been playing him for seven years. He willingly took the bait—because it was her. 2 He hated her to the core, yet loved her to the point of risking his life.

27. 127 我 I Just Got Dumped, So What's Wrong with Forcing a Kiss on the Sharp-Tongued CEO? 我都失恋了，强吻毒舌总裁咋了？ Snake and Panda蛇与熊猫Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [Talkative, slightly timid, blunt wedding planner x sharp-tongued, slightly stingy workaholic CEO] [Modern romance+CEO+sweet and funny+sharp-tongued banter+easygoing daily life+intense push and pull+secret love turned mutual] Wedding planner Gu Shi'an burst into tears! She'd received a wedding invitation from her former boss and happily gone to the banquet! But the moment she arrived, it was like being struck by lightning: the groom was the boyfriend she'd loved for ten years, and the mother-in- 1.8kReads8.4Score163Shelves
28. 128 妹 Sweetheart! Don't Divorce Me! Your Husband Is a Brooding, Obsessive Yandere 妹宝！别离婚！你老公是阴湿病娇 Koi Gold Coin锦鲤钢镚Modern Romance397k WordsCompleted [Short drama adaptation released] [Six-year age gap + spoiler comments + marriage by contract + sweet and steamy + both leads are virgins + secret crush becomes mutual] [Brooding, yandere CEO × catlike, adorably clueless girl] Wen Duo has a strange condition called “skin hunger.” When it flares up, only cuddling can ease it. A year into their arranged marriage, her cold contract husband will only hold her when her condition acts up, and even a kiss has to be initiated by her! Wen Duo feels terri 11.8kReads8.3Score1.5kShelves

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    In this book, the male protagonist waits for the female protagonist, and the female protagonist marries him first but falls in love later.

29. 129 分 The Day We Broke Up, a Trillionaire CEO Swept Me into a Flash Marriage 分手当天，千亿总裁拉我闪婚了 Little Pavilion Master Wanwan婉婉小阁主Modern Romance152k WordsCompleted [Reborn + marriage before love + revenge and face-slapping + two strong leads and sweet romance + both leads are each other’s one and only, saving one another] Luo Yanran is reborn. To get revenge on her scumbag ex, she rushes into a flash marriage with Gu Chen, a stranger who has also been cheated on. Before she knows what’s happening, Gu Chen produces their marriage certificate, and a family dinner turns into a scene... Luo Yanran thought she and Gu Chen were merely partners in a deal. She nev 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Thrilling and exciting, the female lead is murdered by a scumbag, but after being reborn, she teams up with the male lead for a whirlwind marriage to seek revenge. The male lead protects her and loves her deeply. Years later, the female lead discovers that everything was a premeditated trap set by the male lead.

30. 130 诱 Luring Her into a Soft Moan 诱她轻吟 Huai Xia淮夏Modern Romance312k WordsCompleted [A secret crush comes true x carefully planned for a long time] [Flirtatious tension] At the university orientation party, Shu Yao gets drunk and boldly confesses to Lu Wenyu, the upperclassman at the top of the social ladder. Lu, the untouchable star of the law school, finally falls for someone. But when Shu Yao sobers up, she doesn't remember a thing. Throughout their four years at university, Lu Wenyu makes things difficult for Shu Yao at every turn, holding her to nearly impossible standards 11.9kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves

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    A breath of fresh air in the recent craziness of literature [thinking]. I finished the short stories in 1-2 days. The first one is about a female protagonist in a legal drama who confesses her feelings to her boyfriend while drunk in her freshman year and then completely forgets about it [drooling]. The male protagonist, however, remains hopelessly in love with her from age 23 to 29 [facepalm]. The female protagonist's emotions are so stable that the reader feels just as stable. [You'll appreciate it]. The second one is about a sweet girl and a manipulative guy who's secretly loved her for 10 years, plus a madcap second male lead. How to put it? Not too dramatic, subtly satisfying, and very realistic and immersive. The guy pursuing the girl makes you wonder who's having such sweet romances anymore [admiration][admiration][admiration]

31. 131 救 Help! My Chaste Husband Has Me Blushing and Breathless 救命，被禁欲老公撩得脸红耳赤 Tea Brewed with Autumn Water秋水煎茶Modern Romance740k WordsCompleted "The print edition of Love You, Until I See the Light has been published, and a short drama adaptation is now available" [Married first, love later + long-planned scheme + covert flirting + off-the-charts chemistry] [Cool, elegant agent in a qipao (little bunny) vs. abstinent, secretly flirtatious Beijing big shot (big bad wolf)] Jiang Qinian is a movie star, and Jiang Zhi is his agent. Jiang Zhi thought he was her salvation, never realizing he was her nightmare. On his birthday, she planned to 23.6kReads9.4Score4.6kShelves

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    This is highly recommended! [Eating melon seeds][eating melon seeds][eating melon seeds]

32. 132 予 Half a City for Her 予她半城 Zhi Zhi之知Modern Romance705k WordsCompleted [Currently being published] When Ying Xia pursued Lu Jinchuan, she chased after him so desperately she nearly crawled on her hands and knees. In the end, she became Mrs. Lu in name only. Everyone said Lu Jinchuan was ruthless and cared for no one. But later, everyone in Beicheng knew that Lu Jinchuan had someone he cherished above all else. No one was allowed to touch her or say a bad word about her. If anyone so much as laid a finger on her, he would turn Beicheng upside down. As Lu Jinchuan pu 18.1kReads9.1Score2kShelves

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    The male lead is possessive, and the novel's plot is very original, especially the fifth book, which makes you unconsciously immerse yourself in the story. It's a great read! [Already addicted][Already addicted][Already addicted]

33. 133 掌 His Only Darling: I Accidentally Flirted with a Powerful Tycoon 掌心独宠：错撩权势滔天的大佬 Twilight Glow暮熹Modern Romance328k WordsCompleted [Both leads have no other partners + marriage before love + powerful top-tier wealthy family + possessive male lead + coercive romance + sweet pampering + one-on-one] When you’re unlucky, even drinking cold water can make you choke. Shen Zhaixing goes on a business trip to the Middle East, where she not only gets cheated on by her boyfriend but also ends up trapped in Qiubai, a land divided among warlords, unable to return home. She learns that the “green hat” she gave her cheating ex is none o 29kReads9.4Score3.5kShelves
34. 134 春 Sleepless Spring Night 春夜难眠 Warm Little Kitty暖小喵Modern Romance977k WordsOngoing “Rule number one in my workplace: Always be on call, 24/7, for both the boss’s bed and the conference table.” [Forced love] + [Contract relationship] + [Abstinent male lead] Delicate, sweet girl VS abstinent, cunning tycoon My hypocritical husband sent me to work as an assistant to Shen Tinglan, the boss of the parent company, under the pretense of loving me. After one night, I was Shen Tinglan’s personal assistant by day, but late at night I became a gift he unwrapped on his conference table. H 23.4kReads9.1Score1.8kShelves

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    It features forced love, premeditated plotting, a complex storyline, some depth, and is a good read. The narrator is wonderful; An Yishan's voice is so beautiful.

35. 135 够 So Wild, He Can't Resist Me 够野，诱他失控 Huai Xia淮夏Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [The short drama adaptation, The Nightingale Says It Misses You, is now streaming on Hongguo App] (Devoted to each other + marriage before love + both from elite Beijing circles + sweet romance | lawyer x cheongsam beauty) Chu Jun, the young heir of a powerful Beijing family, was cold-hearted, noble, and aloof, with little desire for romance. Jiang Wanning, a wealthy heiress from Beijing, was a stunning beauty, dazzling and outspoken, spoiled and profligate. The two were sworn enemies, so every 11.8kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves
36. 136 暗 Her Secret Crush Is Wicked and Flirtatious, and She Can't Handle Him 暗恋对象又坏又撩，她招架不住 Cranes Part from Green Mountains鹤别青山Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted Short drama now available A cash-strapped, gentle, resilient good girl × a rich, aloof, wicked young master [The heroine’s secret crush comes true + a fake playboy reforms + dating before falling in love] Lin Wu stumbled upon scenes she shouldn’t have seen, twice. The first time, in a torrential downpour, He Jingzhou sat in his car, watching indifferently as a bodyguard beat someone half to death. The second time was at a party, where she saw him get dumped on the spot as his White Moonlight ann 64kReads9.3Score6.8kShelves

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    🧐🧐The female lead witnessed the male lead's shameful actions twice. One day, she mustered up her courage and proposed a deal to him. "I heard that dating you for two months can get you a hefty breakup fee. I'm short on money. Don't you like Chen Yi? I like Cheng Jiayang. We can cooperate." From the dim shadows, a tall, imposing man, upon hearing this, lazily glanced at her, his gaze lingering on her for a long time before he smiled. "Okay," he said unhurriedly, "but junior, I'm not interested in Tan Su."

37. 137 祁 Professor Qi, May I Borrow a Marriage? 祁教授，借个婚 Fu Long伏珑Modern Romance647k WordsCompleted Just as Wen Zhixian is about to register her marriage to Gu Yuchen, she accidentally breaks a mug his ex gave him. Gu Yuchen’s slap shatters the affection they once shared. Mr. Qi always seems to appear when she’s at her most miserable. Her parents are unhappy that she broke up with Gu Yuchen, and, overwhelmed by heartbreak and their undeserved blame, she impulsively asks the first person she sees, Qi Yanjing, “Mr. Qi, would you marry me?” Qi Yanjing not only refuses, but gives her a long lectur 48.8kReads9.1Score5.5kShelves
38. 138 刚 The Moment I Opened My Eyes, I Was Lying in a Pervert's Arms, Being Fed to My Heart's Content 刚睁眼，就躺在变态怀里被喂饱饱 Yun Jiujiu云九九Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Shi Ning and Qin Heyu had been married by contract for three years. On the day their marriage ended, she was ready to sign the divorce papers. Comments: If the villainess dares to sign the divorce papers, the dark villain who’s had a crush on her for ten years will chain her up in the attic and force her to love him! Comments: Villainess, all you have to do is give the villain a look that leaves him to figure it out for himself. You don’t even have to flirt with him or coax him. This lovesick vi 22.9kReads8.9Score2.7kShelves

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    [Exploration][Exploration] The female protagonist witnessed the male protagonist's shameful behavior twice. One day, she mustered up her courage and proposed a deal to him. "I heard that dating you for two months can get you a hefty breakup fee. I'm short on money. Don't you like Chen Yi? I like Cheng Jiayang. We can cooperate." In the dim shadows, a tall boy lazily glanced at her, his ambiguous gaze lingering on her for a while before he smiled. "Okay," he said unhurriedly, "but junior, I'm not interested in Tan Su."

39. 139 和 Everyday Life After Marrying Mr. Lu 和陆总的婚后日常 Half a Cup of Iced Milk半杯冰牛奶Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted [Money-loving dessert shop owner X dessert-obsessed CEO] [Sweet from beginning to end / devoted to each other / marriage before love / perfect match. A warm, everyday romance with no melodrama, centered on loving each other wholeheartedly] Lu Yanzhi happened to walk into a dessert shop one day and discovered that its owner was also being pressured to marry. So the two struck a deal. Though it was a contract marriage in which each got what they needed, love is a willing surrender of one’s free wi 1.6kReads9.1Score125Shelves
40. 140 恶 The Mad Dog 恶犬 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted Du Yutong opened her eyes in Chen Yang’s bed. Staring at the face in front of her, identical to ‘his,’ she screamed in anguish. Chen Yang’s gaze turned cold. “If you really can’t do it, just pretend I’m Chen Ji.” 463Reads9.4Score117Shelves

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    All the highly-rated short stories are great; I've read them all. [Drooling emoji]

41. 141 娇 The Sweet Young Lady Returns to the Countryside, and Her Lovesick Admirer Is Shocking 娇娇小姐回乡村，痴汉手段太惊人 Yi Shuilan易水岚Modern Romance549k WordsCompleted [Both leads’ first love + a domineering CEO from the southwest goes rural + intense romantic push and pull + quiet devotion gets a response + realistic, sweet romance] A gentle, abstinent old flame × a stunning, pure and alluring little white rabbit City girl Chen Man returns to the countryside to care for her grandmother and discovers that her neighbor is an incredibly handsome, domineering CEO. In outsiders’ eyes, Chen Man is refined and elegant. But no one has ever seen her other side. In 140.5kReads9.5Score18.9kShelves
42. 142 怎 How Could Anyone Resist Her? 怎敌她动人 Biyou彼呦Modern Romance551k WordsCompleted [Physical book goes on sale September 19 at 7:30 p.m.] [Reborn in school + healing + secret crush from the male lead + both leads have no past relationships, happy ending] Bright, charming sweetheart x obsessive, restrained man * In the eyes of outsiders, Xu Jiqing was refined and aloof, a dazzling new elite from a wealthy family and a self-made miracle who had risen from poverty. Su Xia was unbelievably lucky to marry him at her most desperate. Only Su Xia knew that Xu Jiqing was a madman. She 197.4kReads9.5Score29.4kShelves
43. 143 你 Quick, Give Him a Hug! 你快抱抱他！ Muzi Chu Ge木子楚歌Modern Romance312k WordsCompleted [Both leads are faithful to each other + Marriage before love + Secret crush takes the upper hand + Scumbag husband chases his wife to the crematorium] [Clear-headed, independent, sunny heroine + Hero is a big, affectionate dog who loves putting on an act] Ruan Tingxia was the “little child bride” her elders picked out for Zhou Yanchen. She spent eight years chasing after him. She gave him her whole heart, only to be told he was getting engaged to someone else. Heartbroken, Ruan Tingxia left, an 4.9kReads9.2Score518Shelves
44. 144 醉 A Drunken Nighttime Kiss! One Flirt from Her, and the Arrogant Big Shot’s Heart Races 醉吻夜！她一撩，桀骜大佬心狂跳 A Crescent Moon一剪月Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Climbing the Capital’s Family Tree is now available on all platforms.] [Top Capital City Tycoon · Rebellious, Devoted Suit-Wearing Bad Boy vs. Ballet Princess · Radiant, Proud Little Swan] Li Zhi and Fu Yanze grew up together, but Li Zhi turned out to be the fake heiress. For the sake of his own interests, Fu Yanze chose to get engaged to the real heiress, a leading actress in the entertainment industry. He hoped Li Zhi would understand and said he would come back to marr 59.7kReads9.5Score7.3kShelves

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    ① Lou Yanjing, a top-tier wealthy family in Beijing, has secretly loved Li Zhi for many years. After much planning, he finally got his chance and gave her his unique favoritism. They participated in a dating reality show together, where he doted on her and it was incredibly sweet. 😘 A rebellious and affectionate suit-wearing thug and a bright and delicate ballet princess. ② A soft and sweet little heroine travels through various worlds to conquer the dark and obsessive 520 system. The male lead is a real-life system + a soft and sweet heroine who is a silly beauty + mutual attraction. Everything is part of the male lead's long-planned scheme. ☸ ③ A romance between an older woman and a younger man. The childhood sweetheart is a seemingly innocent but actually cunning and scheming man. He seduces the heroine. 😍 He has been planning this for a long time.

45. 145 渣 My Ex-Fiancé Regrets Breaking Off the Engagement, and President Pei Immediately Sends Me a Wedding Ring 渣男前脚悔婚，裴总立马送婚戒 Tong Yan桐言Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted [A sweet, puppy-like guy in public and a brooding, unhinged wolf in private vs. a gentle yet strong, clearheaded heroine who never forgets a grudge] On their wedding day, Lu Siyuan kisses his unattainable first love in front of everyone and announces that he is about to become vice president of the Su Group. Su Mingzhu, a country bumpkin from the sticks, is nowhere near good enough for him. Su Mingzhu sneers. The Su Group is my family's. I can help you rise to the top, and I can throw you straig 143Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist in this book is scheming and extremely possessive; investing in him won't be a bad deal!

46. 146 拯 Saving the Blind Supporting Male Character 拯救那个失明男配 Little Duckling小鸭鸭Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [The male lead is a psychological counselor, and blind people can do the job too! The female lead isn’t the clever, strong-willed type, so don’t read if that’s not your thing. The male lead will recover later. Both leads are virgins, and it has a happy ending.] [A warm and sweet little story about an ordinary person stumbling through the effort to save someone else. This isn’t a wish-fulfillment rescue story or a tightly plotted, logic-heavy novel, so don’t read if that’s not your thing.] After 16kReads9.4Score1.8kShelves
47. 147 渣 After He Dumped the Pure-Hearted System, He Turned Dark 渣了纯情系统后，他黑化了 RMB.Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete | One-on-one romance, both are each other's first and only | Yandere | Obsessive, possessive, and corrupted | Sweet, soft, airheaded beauty] Chai Xiqi is an intern at the Time Management Bureau. To secure a permanent position, she flirts with a pure-hearted advanced System named 520, breezes through every task, and finally makes it. But after getting drunk, sleeping with him, and refusing to take responsibility, she unilaterally terminates her System contract and runs away. The 520 Sys 5.7kReads9.3Score421Shelves
48. 148 港 Hong Kong's Power Player: Holding Her by the Waist and Sweet-Talking Her 港圈大佬，掐腰哄 PomeloK柚子kModern Romance364k WordsCompleted A powerful man lowers his head for her, a secretly pining male lead, a cool yet delicate rose of a heroine, set in Hong Kong “You are the most precious thing in my life’s darkness, something I could never bear to lose.”, Qi Yuan Everyone in their circle says the head of the Qi family has a young girl living with him. They all assume it’s a marriage arranged between wealthy families. Until… At a banquet, Qi Yuan holds his “princess” close and coaxes her, “Baby, you can’t drink.” Ruan Yu pushes hi 3.9kReads6.4Score306Shelves

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    The male lead is a jealous type.

49. 149 和 After Moving in with My Childhood Friend’s Younger Brother, He Flirted Me Senseless 和竹马弟弟同居后，我被撩疯了 Tu Xiaoli涂小璃Modern Romance133k WordsCompleted [Older woman and younger man, childhood sweethearts, one-on-one romance, both virgins, long-planned pursuit] During graduation season, Chi Xia’s childhood friend, whom she hadn’t seen in years, came to stay with her. He took care of all the housework and was so sweet and considerate that Chi Xia could just lie flat. Who knew that come nightfall, Shao Zeyan would turn into a completely different person? First day: “I’m upset, Sis. Cheer me up.” Second day: “Sis, I’m scared of thunder. Stay with m 8.8kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves
50. 150 八 Fiery and Bold, This 1980s Bride Is Too Much for Her Cold-Blooded Officer 八零娇媳野又辣，冷酷军官顶不住 A Leaf Falling in the Rain一叶落雨Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book · Military marriage · Pocket dimension | Wild and sensual | Possessive | Off-the-charts sexual tension] A top modern beauty and executive is reborn as the real daughter who was forced to die over a pound of pork? She doesn’t accept this fate! … She tears up the script. She’s the female lead now Her vicious grandmother tries to sell her off for a bride price? She turns the tables, sending her off with silver bracelets and a village-wide parade! The fake white-lotus daugh 2.1kReads—Score213Shelves

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    If it looks good, then I'll watch it. (*´ω`*)

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