The Male Lead Has Depression, Recovers in the Countryside, and Meets the Female Lead 男主抑郁症，乡下养病遇见女主

1. 1 墨 Sweet Potatoes Stewed in Ink 墨汁炖红薯 Li Liangliang凉凉李Modern Romance404k WordsCompleted [Brooding, possessive man + warm and healing romance + sweet enough to make you feel like an auntie] He suffers from severe depression and has been rescued after three suicide attempts. He fears crowds and hates the sunlight. All he wants is to hide in his dark world until the day he can finally be free. But that changed when he followed the family driver to the countryside. “Pig, want a sweet potato?” “Good, mean chicken.” “Ah, that goose bit me!” He stared wide-eyed in fright and turned to run 4.3kReads9.2Score47914d adds

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   These are all highly recommended [you should read them carefully]. The male lead is so pitiful! He was drugged and gang-raped by two men after rejecting a female classmate. He suffers from severe depression and has been saved three times from suicide attempts. He is afraid of crowds and hates sunlight; he just wants to hide in his dark world until the day he is free. This situation changes when he goes to the countryside with his family's driver. "Pig, do you eat sweet potatoes?" "Yes, fierce chicken." "Ah, that goose bit me!" He was so frightened that his eyes widened, and he turned and ran away. But she grabbed the neck of the goose that bit his leg and laughed so hard she was pounding the ground. The city boy was ultimately defeated by the village bully goose. She was a student at an agricultural university. She drew a huge sunflower on the wall for him, she took him to pick vegetables in the field, she took him to watch dogs fight, she took him to steal sweet potatoes in the field, until he was completely captivated by her. "Can you stop clinging to me every day?" "No, I'm afraid you'll run off with someone else."

2. 2 重 My Reborn Boyfriend’s Younger Days 重生男友年少时 Tingchi停迟Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted Possessive, sweet-on-the-outside-but-dark-within male lead x super-brave little ray of sunshine A young man with disabled legs arrived in Wutong Town. Rumor had it that he was hideously ugly, violent-tempered, and never spoke to anyone. He spent his days haunting a gloomy old house, appearing and disappearing without a trace. Only those who had signed a life-and-death contract were allowed in and out. Anyone else would have their yang energy drained and die on the spot. Jiang Wan read the absurd 469Reads8.8Score10114d adds
3. 3 甜 So Sweet! The Obsessive, Sickly Darling Is Cherished by Her God 甜爆！偏执小病娇的神明偏宠 Can I Have a Bowl of Porridge?我可以喝碗粥吗Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Clear-headed beauty who pampers her husband VS gloomy, volatile little sweetheart] [Both leads are each other's only love + boy-girl romance + sweet story + healing + male lead has depression + heroine fiercely protective of her own] Even as Lu Qichuan pinned Si Tingyu in his arms and kissed her fiercely, she still couldn't figure out how she'd managed to snatch up Lu Qichuan, that shy, innocent little cabbage! Saving one life is worth more than building a seven-story pagoda. Guided by her pr 3kReads9.0Score26214d adds
4. 4 饲 The Right Way to Care for a Frail Young Master 饲养小病秧子的正确方式 One-Day Radish一日萝Modern Romance560k WordsCompleted A sweet bedtime story with a happy ending [Pure-hearted, gloomy puppy-like boy × pretty, laid-back little fairy] The sanatorium where Nan Qi works is a little strange. A patient who never sees the light of day keeps the curtains drawn from morning to night. Nan Qi has never seen him, and her coworkers at the sanatorium are all strangely wary of him. She finds it odd, but the generous salary means she has to stay. Then, on a night of heavy snow, a strange noise comes from the patient’s room. Nan 20kReads9.1Score1.4k14d adds
5. 5 危 Danger: Stay Away, Little Brother. The Boy Has Become Addicted to Her 危：弟弟别过来，少年肆她成瘾 Tao Mo桃沫Modern Romance399k WordsCompleted /Yandere, locked-room confinement, forced love, slightly insane male lead/ [Depressed, sweet on the outside and dark within, yandere younger brother + clever, gentle, and clear-headed heroine] Three-year age gap. (The male lead has a paranoid mental disorder. He's a well-behaved little brother at first, then becomes a scheming yandere wolfdog.) One is as warm as the wind. The other is like a drop of poison. He Yan spends the summer vacation at her grandmother's house, where she meets a depress 169Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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   The male protagonist suffers from depression and is sent to the countryside to recuperate. There, he meets the female protagonist, who is spending her summer vacation at her grandmother's house. The female protagonist is warm and lively like a little sun, often taking the male protagonist out to play, comforting and warming him.

6. 6 山 The Camellia Flower Spirit Became the Villain's Beloved White Moonlight 山茶花精她成了反派的白月光 lq7pfoModern Romance215k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + sweet romance + a delicate camellia spirit + an autistic villainous big shot] Original title: The Camellia Spirit Becomes the Villain's One True Love (Female lead's perspective) Jiaojiao took a nap, woke up, and discovered she'd transmigrated into a book. From the start, she's just a flower, and staying alive depends on a powerful man! While the villainous big shot is still young, she'd better cling to him! When Jiaojiao first sees the big shot: “Waaah~” When Jia 4.5kReads9.2Score40514d adds

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   The female lead, Jiao Jiao, is a camellia spirit born from spiritual energy. She's incredibly vain and obsessed with looks. [Admiration][Admiration] The talkative male lead, Fu Annian, has autism since childhood. He was a bit slow as a child, but grows up to be a seemingly innocent but actually cunning individual.

7. 7 病 After the Frail CEO Moves to the Countryside, a Little Farm Girl Spoils Him Rotten 病弱霸总下乡后，被小农女娇宠了 Zhi Ying枝莺Modern Romance422k WordsCompleted Li Sui'an is a poor farm girl with no parents. All she wants is to find a husband willing to marry into her family and settle down to a cozy life with a man, children, and a warm bed. But every man she meets is a scumbag. Then one day, she sees the new neighbor. He has a slim waist and long legs, and he's delicate and handsome, a rare beauty among men. Li Sui'an falls for him at first sight. Smitten by his looks, she decides to marry him and bring him home. He can be the pretty one, while she ea 14.7kReads9.3Score1.9k14d adds

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   This one has to be it! The male lead ran away to a remote mountain village intending to die, but then he met the female lead. [Staring emojis] So sweet!

8. 8 七 A Mad Couple in the 1970s 七零年代疯批夫妇 The Colorful Xue Jingfei色彩缤纷的薛静妃Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Historical era + green tea schemer + obsessive love + unhinged + powerful lead + everyday family life + pocket dimension + food + healing + transmigrate into a book This is the story of two unfortunate souls saving each other. After transmigrating into the countryside as a little orphan, Ming Dai meets Zhou Sinian, a mad powerful man who loves wearing red headscarves. Under the protection of his reputation, she manages to establish herself in the village. Zhou Sinian was a cannon-fodder characte 106.5kReads9.3Score10.8k14d adds

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   Zhou Sinian looked at the dark roof of the shack and said softly, "It's snowing, there's nothing to eat, I won't get up, I'll fall asleep and not be hungry." Ming Dai looked at him gently and said softly, "Zhou Sinian, it's snowing, you should get up. If you get up, there will be food to eat."

9. 9 天 The Sky-High Bride Price Stumps Officer Li, So If You Won't Marry Me, I Will 天价彩礼为难黎警官，你不嫁我嫁 Pleasing Words and Clear Speech悦语清言Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Gorgeous, sweet heiress + handsome, tough yet tender man = pure sweetness, no angst] At her lavish wedding, a woman shows up with her lover’s illegitimate child and makes a scene. Under the sympathetic gazes of the guests, Qin Yue turns around and walks away with her head held high. Li Yan has worked the most dangerous job imaginable and witnessed humanity at its darkest and most evil. He fulfills his mission and makes it back alive, but is left with aftereffects that are difficult to heal. Jus 4kReads9.0Score66414d adds

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   This novel is also very good. The male lead was an undercover police officer who witnessed his teammate being tortured to death by bad guys, leaving him with psychological trauma and requiring treatment. He went home to avoid treatment, where he met the female lead who was visiting their village. They fell in love, and because of her, the male lead regained his desire to get treatment, so he returned to his post and resumed his police work. The female lead was very supportive of him, offering guidance when he was confused. It's truly a wonderful read! The patriotism and the sacrifices of the police officers in the story brought tears to my eyes!

10. 10 垃 The Boyfriend in the Trash Heap 垃圾堆里的男朋友 Bald Yina Wen秃头的伊奈雯Modern Romance225k WordsCompleted Ning Xia was a little-known author of old-fashioned CEO romance novels online, often writing late into the night. At last, after years of staying up late, she suddenly died. But Ning Xia hadn't quite died. She discovered she'd been reborn as a child, and had run into the little beggar who had scattered her ashes in her previous life! The little beggar was now just a foolish boy with autism, raised by a grandmother who collected trash. Everyone bullied and humiliated him. Then the little beggar n 6.2kReads9.2Score68214d adds

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    💐First book: The young master of a wealthy family was confessed to while studying abroad, but he rejected the person. After being retaliated against, he suffered from severe depression, attempted suicide three times but was saved each time, and later went to the countryside to recuperate. He met the female lead, who was studying agriculture, and was healed by her. I really love it! The male lead is incredibly gentle, and the female lead is very cheerful. [Kiss][Kiss] 💐Second book: The male lead has autism and was abandoned as a child. He was picked up and raised by a grandmother, but after she passed away, his autism worsened. The female lead stayed by his side throughout, and he was eventually cured. [Kiss] 💐Third book: This is a book I recently read, and it's pretty good. You can check it out. [Kiss] [Top Post] Follow me so you don't get lost! [Please Follow] Read this when you're looking for something to read! 👀 @Did you work hard today?

11. 11 洪 Honghuang: The Pipa Spirit of the Three Pure Ones 洪荒：三清家的琵琶精 Ling Xue Jiutian凌雪九天Ancient Romance632k WordsCompleted Yuping works hard at cultivation after transmigrating into the Primordial World, secretly transforming into human form ahead of time and avoiding all the fox spirits and chicken spirits. As soon as she transforms, she runs to Mount Kunlun to seek a master. She is determined to join the Jie Sect, hoping to secure a good place on the Investiture of the Gods. But after becoming a disciple, she realizes she got the wrong person??? Just as she is complaining to herself, her martial uncle hears her th 6.6kReads9.0Score73114d adds
12. 12 把 Spoiling the Gloomy Young Master Rotten 把阴郁公子宠上天 Quan Si Ziyou泉思自由Ancient Romance441k WordsCompleted [Not a feel-good power fantasy, and not a story of righteous revenge and satisfying face-slapping. Readers who enjoy revenge and putting people in their place, please proceed with caution.] Huo Yuyu died in a tragic accident. Before her death, she had it all, but the childhood sweetheart she loved rushed to the side of his white-moonlight beloved. Another person tried to save her. Another wept for her. And yet another, despairing, followed her in death. When she opened her eyes, she had returned 6kReads9.2Score83714d adds

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    The male lead suffers from depression and meets the female lead while recuperating in the countryside. 🌟🌟🌟 ① Ancient Chinese setting, the female lead is reborn, and the male lead, after falling ill, is left to fend for himself by his family in their old rural house. 🐴🐴🐴 In his previous life, the female lead didn't survive a fire, and the male lead jumped off a cliff in a suicide pact. The female lead, reborn, comes only to redeem him. [Thumbs up] It's very sweet! [Thumbs up] ② Modern Chinese setting, the female lead is reborn, and the male lead comes to the countryside to recuperate. The male lead is very obsessive; in his previous life, he committed suicide and even imprisoned the female lead. In this life, the female lead wants to help him become more normal, so he acts normally around her until she gets into university and leaves the small town...

13. 13 阴 I Kissed the Gloomy Villain Boy Speechless 阴沉沉反派少年被我亲懵了 Little Little Little Grain of Rice小小小米粒Modern Romance277k WordsCompleted Redemption story! Originally titled The Gloomy Villain Boy I Kissed Into a Daze Tang Susu unexpectedly transmigrates into a school romance novel as a cannon-fodder supporting character. Having read only half the novel, Tang Susu looks down at the breathtakingly beautiful boy standing in the rain. He became disabled when he was young and suffered one injustice after another, yet he never complained. Before returning to her original world, she decides to stay by his side and watch him grow. T 20.9kReads9.2Score2.1k14d adds
14. 14 云 Love Across the Clouds 云渡爱意 Qiansui Bao千岁宝Modern Romance165k WordsCompleted Sui Yi thought this was simply how her life would go. If nothing unexpected happened, she would head to a small town called Wutong Town and spend her final month there. Wutong Town was the last gift she had given herself. But then she met Lu Guo, the man who knocked on her window at five in the morning and took her to watch the sunrise. Lu Guo never imagined he would see Sui Yi again one day. He thought fate had given him a chance, so he did everything he could to make her stay. Years later, Sui 86Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    This book tells the story of a woman who, due to her family background, suffers from depression and plans to spend a month in a picturesque place before ending her life. Destined to meet the male lead, she discovers he has loved her since he was 19, harboring a six-year secret crush but hampered by his insecurity as an orphan unable to provide her with a better life. Upon meeting him again, he holds her tightly, takes her to watch the sunrise and camping trips, and remembers her birthday by baking her a cake. Ultimately, the woman is healed by the male lead's unwavering choice and the kind, simple residents of Wutong Town. It's a story of mutual redemption, and the playful banter between the leads is heartwarming and entertaining.

15. 15 喜 Affection Hidden in Her Eyes 喜欢藏于眉眼中 Xu Xiaoyu徐小雨Modern Romance132k WordsCompleted [Warm, healing little ray of sunshine ✖ devoted, clingy little scaredy-cat] [He pursues her + sweet little secret crush] Zhao Huanxi thought she had terrible luck. Every attempt to sell or rent out the shops her family owned had fallen through. They had waited three years for the neighborhood to be demolished, and now that seemed likely to fall through too. She was barely keeping the family pastry shop afloat with the few skills she had. Almost every day, a sweet-looking boy with a bowl cut cam 2.2kReads9.1Score23514d adds

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    This story is about the male lead meeting the female lead after experiencing a traumatic childhood event [Learned][Learned][Learned], and then the male lead, who suffers from depression, secretly harbors feelings for her (ღ˘⌣˘ღ), it's very heartwarming [Attention][Attention][Attention]

16. 16 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 85.9kReads9.2Score11.5k14d adds

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    It perfectly matches the first book, almost exactly the same. The male protagonist suffers from severe depression, has attempted suicide three times, and later meets the female protagonist while recuperating in the countryside. The other two books are also worth checking out.

17. 17 病 The Lovesick Character Persona Has Fallen Apart 病娇人设崩塌了 Sweet Peach Yaoyao甜桃夭夭Modern Romance575k WordsCompleted [The print edition is coming soon and will be available on all platforms. See you at 7:00 p.m. on July 31!] Xie Huai, the famous young heir of the capital, fell in love at first sight with Song Nuan, the dazzling freshman representative on stage, when he was a freshman in high school. Xie Huai suffers from depression and is possessive and volatile. He won't let any boys near Song Nuan, and anyone who gets close ends up expelled. Terrified, Song Nuan is forced to transfer schools, but Xie Huai fo 50.4kReads9.4Score5k14d adds

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    The male lead suffers from depression, is paranoid and insane. No one taught him how to love someone, but he believes that love must be obtained. [Laughing]

18. 18 臣 Surrender to the Rose 臣服于玫瑰 Thin Persimmon Tea薄柿茶茶Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted [Gentle, Cool-Headed Girl vs. Free-Spirited, Edgy Rapper] The young master of the Chen family had been rapping and forming bands overseas, making a name for himself, when his father suddenly dragged him back to China to attend school. Then he was sent off to live in a teahouse against his will. His father wanted him to settle down and study in that quiet, old-fashioned place, and hoped it would smooth out his unruly streak. But Chen Mu was the kind of person who drew attention wherever he went. 20.4kReads9.5Score2.6k14d adds

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    The first story is about redemption. The male protagonist suffers from depression and is transferred to the female protagonist's hospital. He knocks out his bodyguard and goes to the rooftop to commit suicide, but the female protagonist finds him and saves him. She becomes his attending physician and patiently counsels him. Originally, she only wanted to save a life, but unexpectedly, she gradually falls in love with him. Later, she confesses her feelings, and the two get together. The male protagonist's condition also gradually improves. The second story is about a gentle and aloof girl and a free-spirited, wild rapper. Both are virgins! The female protagonist was given away by her mother to be raised by others. Living under someone else's roof, she is too beautiful, and the male head of the household has wicked thoughts about her and molests her. When she resists, she is beaten every day. Because of her beauty and good grades, she is isolated and bullied at school. Later, her grandfather takes her back, and she attends school with him. The male protagonist's love redeems the female protagonist.

19. 19 晴 Confession on a Sunny Day 晴日告白 Nuo Ai榒艾Modern Romance360k WordsCompleted [Radiant Little Sun × Handsome Shopkeeper Who's Hard to Read] Complete A new pet shop opened on the corner of Chunlan Street. The handsome owner was tall and slender, with striking features and a clear voice like a mountain stream on a scorching summer day. Yu Jinxi took a liking to him at first sight, so she brought her dog to the shop every other day. Before long, she had left her heart with the taciturn, inscrutable shopkeeper. * After Shopkeeper Xu refused to bathe her spotless white dog and 4.2kReads9.4Score62714d adds

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    I think this book is pretty good.

20. 20 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 127.7kReads9.5Score17.2k14d adds

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    This is a very heartwarming story. The male lead is truly every woman's dream man: handsome, wealthy, filial to his elders, loving towards his children, and utterly devoted to his wife—gentle and considerate, simply amazing! The female lead is a beauty blogger, gentle and beautiful. The parts describing the deaths of her grandmother and mother really resonated with me, as my own grandmother and mother have also passed away, making it easy to empathize. The male lead's family is incredibly kind; they're always transferring money to each other—it's hilarious! The male lead's grandmother is such a lovely old lady, constantly making me laugh. The grandfather, though not talkative, is very protective of his children. The male lead's younger brother is such a goofy character; his interactions with Leng Leng are also very funny. It's hard to imagine that this goofy guy is a big star; his love letters are practically like personal posts. In summary, it's a very warm and simple, yet loving novel, with each character vividly portrayed.

21. 21 猫 Rain Falls in the Cat's World 猫的世界下起了雨 Kaka the Great Immortal卡卡大仙Urban265k WordsCompleted After his mother died of illness, Yu Zhou always believed he was the one who had killed her. His world was shrouded in thick fog, and he couldn't see a future. Then, on the day he went looking for a way to die, he unexpectedly turned into a cat and met a girl whose fate was shadowed by rain. In this world, some people make rain in the clouds, while others bloom in the mud. Life is about finding joy amid suffering, and only love offers salvation that lasts forever. 3.1kReads9.4Score54814d adds

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    This one! This one! The male protagonist unexpectedly gains the ability to turn into a cat. He initially planned to continue this transformation, but the female protagonist saves him and gradually redeems him. The author's writing is excellent, the pacing is great, there are no flaws, and the story is original! Worth reading! [Learned][Learned]

22. 22 燃 Burning Gardenia 燃栀 Sweetness in the Mortal World人间天糖Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted Original title: Burning Gardenia [Flowers and fire + school life + rebirth + mutual salvation] [Quiet, prickly climbing flower × peach-eyed, devilishly handsome bad boy] After Bai Zhi dies, not one familiar face comes to her grave. Only a monster does. He drags her murderer there and sacrifices him in blood for her. Then, after one cigarette, he laughs madly and sets himself alight too. In the blazing fire, Bai Zhi finally recognizes the scarred monster. Reborn at seventeen, the quiet, cold-hear 26.4kReads9.0Score1.7k14d adds

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    It's hard to believe there's such a great book! You absolutely shouldn't miss this one! I highly recommend it to everyone; words can't express how much I love it. Enough said, it's all in the book. It's a fantastic work, and you deserve to own it.

23. 23 重 Reborn: Young Master Ji’s Thorny Darling in the Palm of His Hand 重生，季少的带刺掌心娇宠 I Just Love Four Happiness Meatballs就爱四喜丸子Modern Romance190k WordsCompleted Imprisoned, Nan Xi watched with her own eyes as Ji Yuzhi slit his wrists and took his life in front of “her” grave. “Nan Xi, come back and save me!” Reborn, she was determined to make everyone pay! Ji Yuzhi, don't be afraid. I'll save you. Ji Yuzhi, depression is a common illness. Ji Yuzhi, don't die for me. A sweet, adorable heiress dotes on a sickly young master. She explains every misunderstanding, solves every problem, and flirts with the young master in every way imaginable. (1v1, devoted c 1.6kReads9.2Score16814d adds

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    📚He died of depression, she was reborn. 💕①: Chen Suifeng, a native of Xiacheng, killed his mother at the age of 7 and suffers from bipolar disorder and autism. He has a split personality, is withdrawn and gloomy;

24. 24 强 A Forceful Claim 强势染指 Xiangqiao香巧Modern Romance394k WordsCompleted [Roguish, Rugged Hero] [Daddy-Type Boyfriend] [ oozing hormones] [Guiding Lover] [Sweet Romance] [Nine-Year Age Gap] [Food] [Kissaholic] [Both Pure and Inexperienced] I'm currently working on signed editions for publication. If you're interested, you can check them out at the usual place. This is part of the same series as Jiang Baichuan and Hai Tian's A Soldier in Uniform, Rose in Hand, Dedicated to the Princess. (The male lead cooks, talks dirty, and fusses over every last detail like a dad. T 60.5kReads9.4Score6.8k14d adds

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    "I'm quite satisfied with you, but the way you are, those eyes of yours have a foxy quality, you don't look like a respectable woman! Also! After you marry me, you don't need to go to university, a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent, you just stay home and do my laundry and cooking. By the way, can you have children? The custom where I'm from is to have a wedding banquet first, and only after you get pregnant and give birth to a healthy child can you get the marriage certificate..."

25. 25 影 The Film Emperor Is a Kissing Fiend 影帝是个亲亲怪 Thousand-Layer Pumpkin Pancake千层南瓜饼Modern Romance406k WordsCompleted He Shiyun's childhood misfortune wasn't for nothing. After half a year at work, luck finally came her way and she won a hundred-million-yuan jackpot. She promptly quit her job and moved to another city to enjoy a peaceful retirement. She found a pleasant village, bought a little courtyard house, opened a café, and settled into a simple life. After winning three Best Actor awards in a row, movie star Gu Yan'an had achieved his goal but lost his drive. He chose to visit the countryside to get him 5.2kReads9.0Score53914d adds

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    This one is also very good. The male lead doesn't actually have depression, but he couldn't find motivation after achieving his goals, so he went back to the countryside to adjust his state and met the female lead.

26. 26 斯 The Bashful Doctor and the 1980s Butcher Girl Who Won't Stop Spoiling Him 斯文医生脸红红八零杀猪婆追着哄 Gu Nuanqing顾暖卿Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Short dramas 1–4 and the animated series are releasing simultaneously~ [Period setting + marriage first, love later + fiercely protective + older woman/younger man + no transmigration or rebirth] [Bold, career-minded pig butcher vs. refined, reserved, easily embarrassed doctor] Everyone in Chihe Town knew Yun Tianjiao. When it came to looks and figure, if she came in second, no one would dare claim first place. But when it came to her fiery temper, she was just as unmatched in town. That was exa 15.5kReads9.0Score82114d adds

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    Personally, I think they're both good. The male lead in the first book does indeed suffer from depression. It's a story of a woman pursuing a man; he runs away to a small mountain village in Yunnan because he's worried about his family's grief after his death. Unexpectedly, the female lead turns out to be a very warm and caring neighbor who always thinks of him. The second book is also about a woman pursuing a man. The female lead meets the male lead and his two siblings when they're being bullied. It's a very good read; everyone supports the female lead no matter what she does.

27. 27 开 From the Start with a Spirit Spring, I Turn My Hometown into a Peach Blossom Paradise 开局灵泉，我把老家打造成桃花源 Soft And Fiercely Adorable糯糯奶凶Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Pocket dimension and spirit spring + country life + raising pets + mutual healing, lighthearted and heartwarming] Her mother had cancer, her scumbag boyfriend was cheating on her, and he and his mistress had stolen her designs. Then she was fired from her company. With her life at its bleakest, An Nuan planned to take her mother back to their hometown to spend her final days there. Then she unexpectedly unlocked a pocket dimension and a spirit spring. Working herself to the bone for a pittance 37.2kReads9.2Score2.3k14d adds

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    This is a story where the male lead and the female lead have a past connection, and the female lead possesses a spatial ability; it's a satisfying read.

28. 28 声 Falling for You, Again and Again 声声陷入 Ji Yun戟云Modern Romance168k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight / straightforward pursuit / heartwarming / sweet romance / happy ending] A bold, direct, irresistibly flirtatious flower shop owner X an insecure, gentle, disabled voice-acting star Wen Shuangshuang fell for Ran Jiayun at first sight. His looks, voice, personality, and upbringing were all exactly to her taste. As someone who dares to love and hate more than anyone, Wen Shuangshuang firmly believes that happiness is something you have to fight for yourself. She doesn't hide 2.9kReads9.4Score36814d adds

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    [Heart][Heart] Both are novels about male protagonists with depression. ✨The first one: The male protagonist has depression, the author's writing is gentle❤️❤️, the story is super good, and the female protagonist is the male protagonist's salvation. ✨✨The second one❤️I think this is the one you're looking for❤️, the male protagonist has depression, and then goes back to the countryside to recuperate and meets the female protagonist. ✨✨✨The third one is a dual male protagonist novel, S has depression, and with G's companionship, he slowly recovers and embraces his light. Super good, you can buy it if you like [Heart][Heart][Heart]

29. 29 重 After I Was Reborn, the Movie Emperor's White Moonlight Turned Dark 重生后影帝的白月光黑化了 Baili Cha Cha百里茶茶Two Male Leads1.6M WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Darling + Entertainment Industry] In her previous life, Gu Wangyan was manipulated by a scumbag and lost his life! Before he died, he discovered that he was movie emperor Shen Xiangting’s white moonlight! Reborn in a new life, the white moonlight turned dark! Scumbag ex: “Wangyan, I fell out with my family for you.” Gu Wangyan: “Oh, the weather’s turning cold. The Lu family should go bankrupt.” Possessive older brother: “My little brother wouldn’t hurt a fly. Don’t you bully him.” Th 19.2kReads9.5Score2.6k14d adds
30. 30 六 A Six-Year-Old Little Sister, Delivered Free and Extra Sweet 六岁妹妹包邮包甜 Zi Yin梓胤Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Adored by Everyone + Sweet Romance + Secret Identity + Past and Present Lives] Le Xuan, a wild little country girl, survived by eating at one household after another, and every family looked down on her. One day, a young man as ethereal as an immortal came from the city. His name was Shen Yi, and he took her home. After a nightmare awakened one of Xuan Bao's special talents, the six-year-old girl proved a master of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She completely won over the hearts of t 12.6kReads9.4Score4.2k14d adds

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    This one...

31. 31 小 Springtime in a Small Town 小镇春事 Stir-Fried Broccoli清炒的西兰花Modern Romance60k WordsOngoing “In a sea of people, someone will always come along and give you all their tenderness and affection.” “I’ll always love you. You can ask me to prove it over and over.” “The owner of Fragrant Flower Shop suddenly gets married? Professor An of Haicheng Academy of Fine Arts has his unrequited love come true?” “What’s the secret behind the flower shop owner’s fortune?” “Rich brothers make up after fighting over the family fortune?” “The story behind Lin Yu marrying into a wealthy family.” For the f 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Want to check this out? The male protagonist escapes the intrigue and backstabbing within his family, arrives in a small town, meets the female protagonist, and develops a secret crush on her. It's a sweet, slow-burning love story. [Admiration] The male protagonist is incredibly attentive to his needs, respects the female protagonist, and is the gentle type. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

32. 32 拜 Please! After I Was Reborn, the Little Madman Clung to Me and Wouldn’t Let Go 拜托！重生后小疯子抱着我不撒手 Ganlu Temple's Iron T Mo Yan甘露寺铁T莫言Modern Romance456k WordsCompleted A madman driven insane by love x the sweet girl who heals him Lu Miaomiao is kept by the mysterious madman of the Feng family for more than ten years. At first, Lu Miaomiao is afraid of him and always wishes she could stay as far away from him as possible. But after she dies, the madman everyone fears becomes a fool, lost in his own fantasies and unwilling to wake up. At last, on a lonely night no one knows about, he follows her into death. Reborn, she plans to keep her distance from the mad 11kReads9.3Score1k14d adds

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    🍒🍒At first, the female lead was afraid of the male lead, always wanting to stay as far away from him as possible. But then she died. The madman everyone feared became a fool, lost in his own fantasies, unwilling to wake up, until finally, in the dead of night, he followed her in death. Reborn, the once gloomy and lonely boy has grown into a rising star in the business world. The female lead wants him to be normal, so he pretends to be normal. But pretense always gets shattered eventually. When he thought she was leaving again, the male lead, looking crazed, grabbed her hand, his face flushed an unnatural red, his voice choked with sobs, "I'm better now, you, don't be afraid of me." Don't leave me again, I'll die.

33. 33 温 Warm Him, Heal Him 温暖他，治愈他 Mian Yang眠洋Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted A cold, depressed male college student vs. an outgoing, talkative high school girl [Mutual pining + healing from depression + both inexperienced in love + love at first sight] Shi Jing has a crush on Mu Si, but she has no idea. He quietly watches over and protects her. There aren’t that many coincidences. He’s been planning this for a long time. His depression and unstable emotions make him pull back again and again just as he’s about to get closer to her. Later, she learns about his family and 535Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    Only he knew the pain of depression; Mu Si was his reason for living. Seeing her injured filled him with self-blame and remorse, triggering a relapse of his depression. He cut his arm; only self-harm brought him relief from the pain. Ji Feng sat opposite him, fine raindrops glistening on the marble table. The sky was overcast, obscuring the buildings of No. 1 High School. He took out another cigarette and offered it to him, but Shi Jing refused, "She doesn't like the smell of smoke." Ji Feng chuckled, "For her, you're so tolerant; you're even unafraid of your cravings." He took back the cigarette, put it in his mouth, and lit it for himself.

34. 34 偏 Obsessive Possession! The Reclusive Boy Is Pretending to Be Good to Fool Me Again 偏执占有！自闭少年又在装乖骗我 Wu Cenjin雾岑今Modern Romance432k WordsCompleted [A fox-like older sister who pretends to be gentle and acts sweetly vs. a pure-hearted, troubled, autistic boy] [The male lead is a mad love-struck obsessive + humbly lovesick + devoted to one person + both leads are sexually inexperienced + happy ending] Original title: Possessive Obsession! The Autistic Boy Is Pretending to Be Good and Tricking Me Again A little fox from a fallen clan, who has traveled from ancient times to the present, finds her life completely changed the moment she meets Ji 1.6kReads8.4Score14514d adds
35. 35 怎 What Should I Do? The Possessive Boy Always Looks at Me with Tears in His Eyes 怎么办！偏执少年总是哭着看我 Nian Zhaozhao年朝朝呀Modern Romance408k WordsCompleted [A dazzling, free-spirited siren × a cool, obsessive good boy] [He falls for her in secret + he pursues her + mutual healing + intense push and pull + happy ending + both are each other’s first] Lu Tingbai did everything he could to find a way to get close to Wen Zhi, but one remark from her crushed all his courage. She gave him a teasing smile. “Someone like Lu Tingbai? I don’t go for good boys.” Later, she cornered him in the stairwell while he was jealous. Her red lips nearly brushed his Adam 3.3kReads8.6Score25414d adds
36. 36 桑 The Sang Method of Secretly Loving You 桑式暗恋法则 Gentle Scholar温柔文人Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted [Physical edition now available] Sang You transmigrated, landing back on the first day of her freshman year of high school. The three years of high school she'd finally made it through had suddenly been reset to square one. Thinking about going back to a high school life where she had nothing, not even a full head of hair, made her want to die. Later, she stopped wanting to die, but everyone else said she was crazy. She was a freshman, yet not long after the term began, she skipped ahead to seni 67.5kReads9.6Score10k14d adds
37. 37 我 The Fluffy Beasts I Healed Turned Out to Be Heaven’s Chosen 我救治的毛茸茸竟全是天之骄子 Even a Salted Fish Is the Saltiest咸鱼也是最咸的Modern Romance614k WordsCompleted [Animal Fiction + No Fixed Male Lead + Everyone's Favorite] (A healing story full of fluffy animals. There is rivalry among the men, but the heroine only loves animals.) After graduating, Shu Yun began looking for a job. She was eager to throw herself into the arms of all the fluffy animals at the zoo, but life is unpredictable: one moment she'd finished writing her resume, and the next she'd transmigrated. Somehow, her rambling, muddled resume had ended up in the hands of a handsome man. Handso 4.4kReads9.2Score42814d adds
38. 38 拜 Please! Becoming the Only Human Has Everyone Going Crazy for Me! 拜托！穿成唯一人类香疯了好吗！ Flower Roll Rice花卷饭Modern Romance472k WordsCompleted [Everyone's darling + irresistible charm + no-cp, everyone has a one-sided crush + wild imagination, don't overanalyze + half absurd comedy] Hua Qiuqiu transmigrates into a world where angels, demons, and humans coexist, only to discover, to her dismay, that she's the only pure-blooded human in the world, and the enemy of everyone. Hua Qiuqiu: brave_smile.jpg She'd already prepared to keep her secret identity under wraps, quietly build up her strength, and survive until the very end. But somehow 5.6kReads9.5Score61214d adds
39. 39 乔 Dr. Qiao, I Want to Help You Collect Rent 乔医生，我想帮你收租 Fu Long伏珑Modern Romance756k WordsCompleted Jing Yan spent five years in love with Chu Yi, only to hear that his first love had moved into his home, instead of getting a wedding announcement. Her love for him faded away in an instant. After the breakup, she meets her landlord for the first time. Mr. Qiao is a doctor. The next time she sees him, she learns he’s also a property owner. In her everyday life, Dr. Qiao is the very picture of a mature, dependable adult man. One night, Jing Yan sends Dr. Qiao a tentative message: “Maybe I don’t w 2.7kReads9.2Score37714d adds

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    1. This one is very relevant to the theme. The male lead suffers from depression due to some unpleasant experiences while studying abroad. He attempts suicide several times but is saved each time. Then, his family's driver takes him to the countryside to relax. There, he meets the female lead. She has also suffered from depression before and knows the pain, so she wants to help him. Through their interactions, she gradually heals him [laughs]. It's very healing. 2. In this one, the male lead also experiences some unpleasant events, becomes depressed, and contemplates ending his life. He is rescued by the female lead at the hospital and discovers he doesn't dislike her. He gradually becomes attracted to her. The female lead is a bit of a looks-obsessed person and has a good first impression of him. Because she is his attending physician, they gradually fall in love and heal each other.

40. 40 疯 The Unhinged Big Shot Seems Like a Little Puppy 疯批大佬好像是个小奶狗 Glass Pliers玻璃钳Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted [Male lead with a split personality and a wealthy heiress, older woman-younger man romance, both sweet and angsty] Reunited through an arranged marriage, Lan Ruo thought that after six years apart, the sweet little boy would have grown into a refined gentleman of high society. Instead, he’s a hooligan who spews dirty jokes and doesn’t remember her. Then, moments later, he turns into a pitiful little thing who calls her “Big Sis” and clings to her, refusing to let go. When the hooligan fails to w 20Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    It's basically the same as this one, honestly. The first book had two personalities for the male lead, which was really great—one was a cute puppy and the other a fierce wolf. Sometimes it was a bit confusing though. The female lead was super gentle! Ahhhhh, I love her so much! Hehehehehehehehehehehehe

41. 41 倦 Master Juan Is Cold as Ice by Day, but Wants Kisses at Night 倦爷白天冷冰冰，晚上想亲亲 A Lamp Like a Bean一灯如豆Modern Romance619k WordsCompleted “My new book, ‘Master Sheng Is Impeccably Dressed in Public, but a Darling Who Loves Kisses in Private,’ is now out. Come give it a try, everyone (´•༝•`)” Chi Yaoyao is a fallen heiress who becomes the personal secretary to wealthy tycoon Shang Juan before she can even graduate. By day, she wears a tight, sexy suit, her eyes alluring and her beauty irresistible. Everyone at the company can’t take their eyes off her. Confident and aloof, she goes to report her schedule to CEO Shang Juan, only for 239Reads9.2Score10214d adds
42. 42 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter Is Reborn: Uncle, You Spoil Me to Death! 嫡女重生：皇叔，你宠死我算了！ Yuan Ai Sheng袁爱生Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn + Strong heroine and hero + Satisfying romance with lots of sweetness] In her previous life, Gu Yuechao was framed by her scumbag husband and his mistress. She watched her son torn apart by chariots, her family executed, and her personal maid mutilated into a human stump. She was reduced to living like an animal, eating alongside pigs and dogs, and wishing she were dead. But her scumbag husband’s uncle defied public condemnation and an imperial edict to take her in, a woman whose reputat 3.4kReads9.0Score65614d adds
43. 43 温 Docile 温驯 Xiao Ke Bu Cai.小可不才.Modern Romance297k WordsCompleted Also known as: The Mad, Sickly Boy’s Obsessive Love, His Older Sister Can’t Escape [Sweet on the outside, dark inside: a depressed, unhinged boy × a gentle, energetic older woman · obsessive love · healing · both are each other’s first and only] [The male lead has paranoid schizophrenia. He goes from a gentle, clingy puppy to a scheming, domineering wolf.] Cheng Qing only wanted to find a summer job that came with room and board, but accidentally stumbled into a nest of “lunatics” (the whole mal 3.3kReads9.1Score36114d adds

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    A pretty good story synopsis: It's all sweet.

44. 44 见 Into the Wild 见野 Ning Yuchen宁雨沉Modern Romance450k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available] Xia Wanwan died suddenly after spending twenty years tightening screws at a factory. To her surprise, she was reborn. But why had the factory director's son from her previous life shown up in this one? Jiang Ye, the big shot at No. 1 High School, had somehow taken an interest in Xia Wanwan. Everyone thought Xia Wanwan had offended Jiang Ye and that her days were about to get rough. At last, one day, Jiang Ye and Xia Wanwan got into a huge argument, and he 6.3kReads9.5Score1k14d adds
45. 45 偏 A Little Flirtation 偏撩 Meilv Beep Beep美绿哔哔Modern Romance189k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Sweet, flirty romance! Younger man! Secret crush! Older woman-younger man! Healing!] [Gorgeous, flirtatious airhead big sister VS handsome, roguish, devoted younger wolf] Shen Xining caught her fiancé cheating on her. On the night they broke up, she flirted with an insanely handsome, cocky young wolf at a bar. The man had sharp, striking features and a black vine tattoo wrapped around his pale wrist. His dark eyes fixed on her. “Sis, I don't get involved with other peop 3.3kReads8.8Score28414d adds
46. 46 病 A Fevered Kiss 病态热吻 San Nai Guozi三奈果子Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted Original title: A Sickly, Passionate Kiss Rebirth and redemption + obsessive, sweet romance: a gloomy, insecure boy and a sweet, gentle little angel At nineteen, Jiang Nian was a pampered heiress with everything she could want. At nineteen, Yu Si was starving and freezing, a violent monster in everyone’s eyes. He had no parents. He had been beaten and left out in the cold, and had fought dogs for food. His body was covered in scars. But she never imagined that this brooding boy would one day bec 4.2kReads9.4Score49814d adds

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    🌷…The first book features a male protagonist suffering from severe depression who has attempted suicide multiple times. After being taken to the countryside by a driver to recuperate, his life changes. The female protagonist, a neighbor of the driver, is lively and warm-hearted, gradually redeeming the male protagonist. Even after learning the cause of his illness, she feels even more compassion for him! 🌷The second book…features an insecure young man and a sweet, healing fairy. In his past life, he became a feared demon for her sake. Reborn as a pampered heiress, she reaches out to the young man from the dark side of the world, changing his destiny!! Rebirth and Redemption

47. 47 见 [Yu] Seeing You 【喻】见你 Z SeptemberZ九月Modern Romance269k WordsCompleted Sweet romance [Rugged delivery company worker Shen Ye and enchanting innkeeper Ning Yu, who has returned to her hometown] The first time Shen Ye saw Ning Yu, she was there to pick up a package. Where had this little fairy come from? He'd never seen her around the county town before. He'd always believed love at first sight was just lust at first sight, but the moment he laid eyes on Ning Yu, he fell for her. After asking his buddies about her, he immediately packed his things and moved into the 1.6kReads8.9Score16314d adds
48. 48 天 The Genius Girl with Depression Becomes the Real Darling of a Wealthy Family 天才抑郁症少女成了豪门真团宠 Seasoned Young Lady Qichi资深少女栖迟Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Reborn / sound values / patriotic / genius academic Growing heroine / face-slapping / secret identities / one-on-one romance * In her previous life, she was a genius girl with depression who never got the chance to fulfill her ambitions. In this life, she becomes the only daughter of the top-tier Su family, a wealthy elite. Facing a fake heiress with a comeback System, brothers who dote on her to no end, and a mysterious, powerful, scheming big shot… Su Jinyi declares: It seems my depression has 5kReads8.9Score71714d adds

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    These are all books I've read and found decent. I'm recommending a bunch of different genres; I won't go into detail, you can tell from the titles. There are also a few with lower ratings but still worth reading—the themes are fresh. Many novels these days follow the same formula, so these are good buys.

49. 49 娱 Showbiz: The Washed-Up Top-Tier Star Is Revealed to Have Depression from the Start 娱乐：已糊顶流开局被爆出抑郁症 Building Blocks Under the Sea海底的积木Urban434k WordsCompleted Cheng Yu transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes a top-tier star, except the kind whose career has completely tanked. He offends an industry bigwig, who vows to blacklist him for three years. Rumors that he’s a diva, a time-management expert, and a lip-syncer follow him everywhere. It’s a disastrous start. He appears on a variety show, and news breaks that he has depression. His fans weep, he gains a million followers overnight, and he’s back to being a top-tier star. He becomes the mu 3.1kReads8.6Score29114d adds
50. 50 你 Hello, My Autistic Deskmate 你好，我的自闭症同桌 Spring Isn't Warm春不暖Modern Romance441k WordsCompleted Good people are medicine for the soul. This is a heartwarming story. The original title was Hello, My Autistic Deskmate. The System recommended the title My Deskmate Is Clingy. Just after graduating, Li Qianxi was doing an internship when her boss tore into her. She went up to the rooftop to get some air and clear her head. To her surprise, she saw Lu Changfeng jump off the building right in front of her. She couldn't stop him. Overwhelmed with guilt, she somehow transmigrated to an unfamiliar s 244Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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