A Wealthy Family, Forced Arranged Marriage by the Elders, Pure Sweetness with No Angst 豪门世家，长辈强迫联姻，纯甜无虐

1. 1 地 A Marriage That Lasts Forever 地久婚长 Chen Ruozhou陈若舟Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / slow-burn, sweet romance Fu Qingshao's only condition for agreeing to an arranged marriage is that he wants no emotional entanglements with his future wife. In short, he hopes she won't love him, and that they can treat each other with mutual respect. Meng Yu, the youngest daughter of the Meng family, fits his ideal perfectly. She has just broken up with her ex-boyfriend, and there's still a tear stain at the corner of her eye when she's forced to go on a blind date. 147.7kReads9.3Score18.2k14d adds
2. 2 玩 Playing Too Rough 玩，脱 Si Xiaonian司小廿Modern Romance542k WordsCompleted [Mature man and woman, love at first sight, intense push and pull] [A heroine who grows vs. a hero who guides] Zhuo Li has never denied the truth: the day she met Xie Yuzhou, she was attracted by his looks. For Xie Yuzhou, that fleeting encounter with Zhuo Li was like walking straight into a trap of his own making. She was the one who started the game. But he was the first to take it seriously. Zhuo Li says, “I’m only doing this to heal from heartbreak and, while I’m at it, enjoy Xie Yuzhou’s lo 16.5kReads9.3Score1.5k14d adds

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   The book is well-written in terms of story details and is worth reading.

3. 3 婚 After Marriage, President Lu Fell for Me 婚后，陆总他沦陷了 Candy Without Vinegar糖果不加醋Modern Romance537k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love × First Love × Heiress × Domineering CEO] Lu Hanzhou is known throughout the business world as a cold-faced king of hell. He’s never short of female companions, yet no one has ever gotten close to his heart. Then a woman who bears a striking resemblance to Su Xiaoqing, now living abroad, appears and stirs up a subtle ripple in his life. Summoned back to China by her family, Su Wanqing returns to his world with her sharp tongue and keen mind. She’s the daughter of a family f 684Reads—Score—14d adds

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   [Arranged Marriage, Love Later × A Cinnabar Mole × A Heiress × A Domineering CEO] Lu Hanzhou, a cold-faced tycoon in the business world, is never short of female companions, yet no one can ever truly touch his heart. Until a woman who bears a striking resemblance to Su Xiaoqing, who lives abroad, appears, stirring subtle ripples in his heart. Su Xiaoqing, the heiress of the Su family, has been urgently summoned back to the country by relatives and friends, bringing with her sharp tongue and shrewdness as she re-enters his world. She is the daughter of a family friend with whom he has been at odds since childhood, and also his inescapable betrothal. Under the will of their families, this pair of sworn enemies, who argue every time they meet, are forced into marriage. On their wedding night, Lu Hanzhou sneers, "Don't even think about interfering in my affairs." Su Xiaoqing retorts, "Who cares about picking up someone else's trash?" However, in the clashes of their daily interactions, and in the open and covert battles of the business world, Lu Hanzhou gradually discovers—those years of lingering among women were merely a search for that radiant figure from his memories. When the controversy surrounding the stand-in subsided, he realized with a start that the unforgettable mark in his heart had always belonged to his childhood sweetheart, who had always been his adversary. "I've been searching for your shadow for so many years," he said, pinning her against the wall, his voice hoarse, "but it turns out the real you has always been waiting for me to turn back."

4. 4 新 Newly Married, Waiting for Love 新婚，候爱 Chubby Yuanbao元宝胖嘟嘟Modern Romance524k WordsCompleted (Love after marriage) + (slow-burn romance) + (seven-year age gap + both leads are pure) + (sweet everyday romance) + (a guiding, attentive lover) (Reserved, independent female lead vs. steady, nurturing male lead) The Su and Qin families of Nancheng have been bound by marriage alliances for a century. The tradition has endured for generations, but when the eldest daughter of the fifth-generation Qin family runs away from her wedding, the alliance nearly falls apart. Su Jingxu is a cool, restrai 46.5kReads9.1Score5.5k14d adds

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   If you're looking for a good read, check this out! It's a romance novel about a wealthy CEO, without any messy or melodramatic plot twists. The focus is on the subtle and delicate interactions between the two people as they gradually fall in love after marriage.

5. 5 京 A Joyful Beijing Wedding: Why Is Young Master He Being So Stubborn Today? 京婚有禧，贺少今天不嘴硬 Luo Li Xixi落离夕夕Modern Romance549k WordsCompleted [The score is low because there aren't many ratings yet. It will go up.] [Both leads are inexperienced + Fast-paced opening + Marriage before love] [Well-behaved, level-headed adopted daughter VS cunning, aloof young master] When news of the Song and He families’ arranged marriage spread across the capital, the Songs’ adopted daughter, Song Zhining, had just stepped off a plane. She had spent eight years studying medicine abroad. The quietest presence in the Song family, she had not been told ab 7.7kReads8.8Score84514d adds
6. 6 温 Wen Yi Is Hard to Read 温意难明 He Wu贺珸Modern Romance373k WordsOngoing [Arranged Marriage | Marriage First, Love Later | Love Grows Over Time | Face-Slapping the Scum | Older Man | Five-Year Age Gap | Both Pure | 1v1] Pampered Heiress vs. Aloof Family Heir Wen Jingyan, the only daughter of the Wen family of Haicheng, grew up sheltered and doted on by everyone around her. Just after breaking up with her scheming boyfriend, her father talked her into an arranged marriage with the eldest son of the Pei family... She had no intention of marrying for convenience and tri 150Reads—Score10514d adds

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   The story revolves around two wealthy families. The female lead is forced into an arranged marriage, but she is a true heiress and doesn't feel resentful. The male lead falls in love with her at first sight.

7. 7 联 It's Just a Marriage Alliance, President Xiao, Are You Serious? 联姻而已，肖总你玩真的？ Lan Lu兰鹭Modern Romance276k WordsOngoing [Two strong leads + mutual flirting + marriage before love + bickering couple + sweet romance] To avoid an arranged marriage, Meng Qingyin let loose abroad, constantly changing boyfriends. Who could have guessed her family would “go bankrupt,” trick her into returning home, and promptly marry her off to her nemesis, Xiao Beiqi? On their first night together, he pins her against the door, holds up photos of her romantic history, and sneers, “You sure get around, don't you?” Meng Qingyin fires bac 557Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I recommend this book! It's a marriage of convenience between wealthy families, love blossoms after marriage, and there's no damsel in distress.

8. 8 墨 Inkbound to the Dust of the Capital 墨赴京尘 Bamboo Shade and Butterfly Robes竹幽蝶衣Modern Romance322k WordsCompleted #Marriage Before Love #Secretly Planned for Years #Powerful Capital Elite #Mutual Devotion #Power Couple #Sweet Romance Everyone in the capital’s elite circles said the Zhao family’s cold-blooded King of Hell had been forced into an arranged marriage with a gentle beauty from Jiangnan. But no one knew Before their engagement, he had anonymously funded the restoration of an ancient painting for her. After their engagement, he signed an agreement to “treat each other with courtesy,” yet that very 4kReads6.9Score33914d adds

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   It perfectly matches the description. Don't be fooled by the low rating; I highly recommend it! It's a great read. I stumbled upon it by chance. The male lead is from a prominent Beijing family, and the female lead comes from a prestigious Jiangnan family. It's an arranged marriage orchestrated by their elders, and the male lead seems to have been planning this for a while. It's an older man/younger woman relationship, both leads are strong, the writing is good, and there are many sweet details. It's purely sweet, the Ming-style wedding is very unique, and the old Jiangnan house is very atmospheric.

9. 9 与 It All Began with an Accidental Kiss from Mr. Lu 与陆总的意外之吻开始 Together All the Way一路相伴Modern Romance459k WordsCompleted Their mother was a cast-off wife from a wealthy family, and the siblings grew up being called “bastards.” When the truth came out, the two siblings chose to bury it and make their own way in the city through their talent. An accidental kiss brought her into the orbit of Lu Jinting, a retired special forces soldier turned CEO. After that, their companies, Universal Group and Xingrui Jewelry, began working together. The more time they spent together, the more sparks flew between them. Lu’s mother 8.7kReads8.3Score99614d adds

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   The female protagonist of this book is talented. While sorting through her grandmother's belongings with her twin brother, she learns about their past: their mother, who committed suicide, had a brief marriage to a wealthy businessman. The female protagonist and the male protagonist meet through an accidental kiss after a fall. The male protagonist's mother is very kind and tries her best to bring the two together.

10. 10 京 Snowfall Over the Capital at Night 京夜欲雪 Yi Yi Qiancheng翊翊千城Modern Romance512k WordsCompleted [The rating just came in and will rise later] 1v1, both leads are each other’s first, marriage between wealthy families, marriage first and love later, eight-year age gap, mutual healing, the powerful one learns to bend A love-shunning, abstinent CEO × a cool beauty with a mysterious past He Yun Chu, 32, head of the He family, is cold and detached. Because of a childhood trauma, he believes in never marrying. Yet when he learns that Su Xuewan is to be his marriage partner, he readily “gives in.” 79Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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    Although the marriage started out as a forced arrangement, why would the male lead agree if he wasn't moved? It's a classic case of marriage first, then love later, and definitely worth watching.

11. 11 掌 In the Palm of Her Hand: She Turns the Big Shot into Her Devoted Fan 掌中之物，她反拿捏大佬成团宠 Keke, Add More Sugar可可多加糖Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Delicate, soft-hearted heroine vs. a top-tier star boy band of powerful elites (all the men are virgins) Adopted daughter adored by everyone + powerful men lowering their heads + 1VN + sweet on the outside, dark within + rivals-in-love showdown Because her parents were poor, Bai Qinghe was sold to her adoptive father, Yang Chengshan. From then on, she became a tool for the Yang family to climb into the ranks of the powerful. To get the antidote, she had no choice but to follow his orders, seduci 3.1kReads8.7Score30314d adds

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    It's really good. I don't usually write reviews, but it's really well-written. I highly recommend listening to the audiobook.

12. 12 新 On Our Wedding Night, My Comatose Husband Put His Arm Around My Waist 新婚夜，植物人老公搂住我的腰 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Sweet Romance + Age Gap + Husband Chasing His Wife + Both Chaste] Tong Yao is forced to take her twin sister’s place and marry Gu Jingchen, a former business tycoon who is now in a vegetative state. The whole city pities her, believing she will spend her life as a wife in name only. But on their wedding night, the sleeping man suddenly wraps an arm around her waist. The once decisive king of the business world wakes up and takes back his immense power. Everyone wait 3.8kReads6.6Score30514d adds

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    Forced marriage, love after marriage, super sweet romance novel. The cold and cunning male lead spoils his little wife rotten after marriage.

13. 13 闪 My Flash-Marriage Husband Is Actually a Trillionaire CEO 闪婚老公，竟是千亿总裁 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance161k WordsCompleted 4.9kReads—Score17014d adds
14. 14 新 On My Wedding Night, I Revived a Comatose Tycoon 新婚夜，我救活了植物人大佬 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance515k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later] [Sweet Romance] [Age Gap] [Scheming Male Lead] Jiang Yan grew up in a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. From childhood, she studied medicine under her grandparents, both seasoned physicians, and mastered the art of acupuncture. However, fate had other plans. Her father's company was on the brink of collapse, and to save it, she was forced to marry Lu Jingming, a business genius who had been left in a vegetative state by a car accident. Known for h 2.5kReads6.8Score14814d adds
15. 15 禁 The Abstinent Tycoon Is Addicted to Me 禁欲大佬对我上瘾 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance144k WordsCompleted [1v1 sweet romance + both leads are devoted to each other + powerful man lowers his head] After getting drunk, Sheng Yanxi accidentally wandered into the presidential suite of Ling Jingchen, the fearsome “tyrant” of Hancheng. After one reckless night, she woke up, saw the outline of the man beside her, and was scared out of her wits. It was Ling Jingchen! The cold-faced tyrant whose slightest stomp could make all of Hancheng tremble! While he was still asleep, she fled in a panic. Ling Jingchen 2.8kReads—Score12714d adds
16. 16 植 The Comatose Tycoon Falls in Love with Me 植物人大佬，爱上我 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + devoted to one another + sweet romance] An Ran is a highly skilled neurosurgeon who should have been making a name for herself saving lives. Instead, her greedy stepmother and father force her into the dark depths of fate. Tempted by money, they push her into what seems like an endless, loveless marriage, marrying her off to Mu Tingchen, a legendary business tycoon left in a vegetative state after a car accident. Once, Mu Tingchen ruled the business world with an ir 1.1kReads6.4Score—14d adds
17. 17 我 I Woke Up My Husband from His Vegetative State 我让植物人老公苏醒 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance286k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + age gap + groveling pursuit + sweet romance + powerful man lowering his head] Su Tong is the Su family’s adopted daughter. Clever from a young age, she excelled in school and graduated from Harvard, becoming an outstanding neurosurgeon. The Su family’s biological daughter, Su Shishi, refuses to honor the betrothal arranged for her when she was young and marry Huo Yunzhou, a business magnate from Haicheng who has been in a vegetative state since a car accident. So her adop 2.1kReads8.0Score15014d adds
18. 18 我 I Restored the Capital’s Tycoon’s Sight, and He Spoils Me Rotten 我让京圈大佬复明，他把我狠狠宠 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted [Substitute marriage, love after marriage, ex-husband’s redemption, sweet romance, both leads are virgins] Huo Jingchen had a fiery temper, devastating looks, and a decisive, domineering way of doing things. He was arrogant and unruly, with a strong streak of tsundere pride. He was recognized throughout the business world as a genius, famous for his ruthlessness and cunning. His decisive, ruthless methods earned him the nickname “Living Yama,” and made his business rivals tremble at the mere men 1.2kReads—Score10014d adds
19. 19 跑 After My Escape Failed, the Capital's Powerful Big Shot Spoiled Me Rotten 跑路失败后，被京圈大佬宠疯了 Midterm Confusion迷茫期中Modern Romance117k WordsOngoing [One-on-One Romance + Sweet Devotion + Marriage First, Love Later + Face-Slapping Satisfaction + Lighthearted Daily Life] Jiang Wangshu woke up one morning and suddenly caught a glimpse of her future: After getting married, she would make a scene at every turn, then be set up and driven out in disgrace. Jiang Wangshu: ... Give up her life as the wife of a top-tier rich family just to ruin herself? She wasn't crazy! * Her husband didn't like coming home? That suited her just fine. An enormous 800 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    He's a man of few words with strangers, but he responds to every word his wife says. When asked if she was cold, she said she was alright, shivering slightly. Without a word, he draped his coat over her shoulders. When asked why he came, he said it was on his way. He'd driven around most of the city from the company to the hotel. When someone took a picture of them together, he was unhappy because he was blurry in the photo. "The lighting wasn't good, and the angle was wrong," he said. Later, she learned that his trip to the hotel that day wasn't on his way; it was a declaration of ownership. Marriage before love. She thought he was indifferent, but in reality, he was more proactive than anyone else.

20. 20 被 After I Was Cheated On, I Replaced the Groom 被劈腿后，我直接换了新郎 Sang Shen桑慎Modern Romance218k WordsOngoing [Marriage First, Love Later] [Both Leads Are Pure] [Two Powerful Families] [Sweet Romance After Marriage] * The day before her wedding, Wen Wan caught her fiance cheating. If that was how things stood, she would simply switch grooms on the wedding day. "Mr. He, I'd like to invite you to marry me." * On the wedding day, the groom fled in shame. While the guests were still in shock, the doors at the center of the venue slowly swung open. At the far end of the red carpet stood a tall, slender figur 46Reads—Score10914d adds

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, both families are wealthy, and it's a sweet story.

21. 21 犟 Stubborn Bones 犟骨 One Big Fish Head一条大鱼头Modern Romance519k WordsCompleted [Reunion After Years Apart + The Chase to Win Her Back + Two Cool, Distant Personalities + Eight-Year Age Gap] (Not a pure one-to-one romance. Please read the blurb before starting!!!! If it’s not your cup of tea, don’t read!!!! Malicious ratings will lower your luck!) “Arrogant and refined, stern and composed, a CEO from the elite” Zhou Congjin vs. “Cool and stubborn, worldly-wise, an ordinary-class beauty from a scholarly family” Shen Yi Shen Yi had always known that someone like Zhou Congjin 72.4kReads9.0Score19.6k14d adds

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    She once thought he was a cold, aloof moonlight, until she heard him say, "She's nothing but a cheap woman"—her father died on his sickbed, filled with resentment, and her pride was crushed to pieces. Two years later, when they met again, he begged her to come back with red eyes, but she smiled lightly as she linked arms with someone else: "Zhou Congjin, this bone of mine that you broke no longer belongs to you."

22. 22 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds

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    A must-read for avid readers! A masterpiece of contemporary romance, featuring a cast of highly intelligent characters, making it impossible to miss a single chapter. The love between the male and female leads is incredibly profound. The career storyline is captivating, suitable for intellectually stimulating readers. However, it's highly addictive and offers no substitutes, so choose carefully.

23. 23 掰 Turning My Fake-Marriage Husband Straight 掰直形婚老公 Yan Jingzhen盐景珍Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted A law-focused, trope-subverting story A sweet, scatterbrained divorce lawyer versus a shrewd, restrained business tycoon Both leads are each other’s first and only; no idealized first love, no ex-boyfriends Marriage first, love later / grounded realism / simmering tension / falling in love with clear eyes No age gap; they’re the same age Wang Mengting: a name that clearly doesn’t belong to the heroine of a romance novel. A walking machine for snarky commentary. Twenty-eight by East Asian reckoni 801Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Forced by his elders, the male protagonist experiences a major "I was wrong, but I love it" moment.

24. 24 屈 Surrendering to Tenderness 屈于温柔 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance426k WordsCompleted [Cool and radiant genius violinist girl x gentle, distinguished rising star in the business world] [Devoted romance with no past relationships + long-planned courtship + doting boyfriend + two wealthy families + age gap] Everyone knew that the eldest young master of the Shen family was handsome and distinguished, and had become a rising star in the business world at a young age. Who could have imagined that someone so utterly level-headed would one day be troubled by love? Shen Minghuai had nev 17.3kReads9.0Score1.4k14d adds

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    A refined and aloof bigwig from Beijing's elite circles versus a cool and bright young lady! [Shy] The male lead falls in love at first sight and deliberately approaches her; he's truly doting and gentle [you'll see the details]. There's also an age gap between the male and female leads!

25. 25 谁 Whose Daddy-Type Boyfriend Is This Scheming, Brooding One? 谁家爹系男友这么心机阴湿啊 Bi Ying Xi毕赢兮Modern Romance461k WordsCompleted [A seemingly fragile but truly haughty little fox + a possessive, fatherly tycoon] [Long-planned pursuit + age gap + both leads are inexperienced and devoted + sweet romance + happy ending] Word has it that Huan Ting'an, heir to the top-tier Huan family, is refined and elegant, aloof and abstinent, and has a beloved woman he can't have whom he's searched for in vain for years. After hearing this, Sheng Wen'ying looked in the mirror, then at a photo of the woman he loved, and thought long and har 3.7kReads—Score31614d adds
26. 26 拥 She Fell into His Abyss 拥她入深渊 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [A seemingly fragile girl who’s secretly a ruthless schemer × a gentle, doting, fatherly tycoon] [Devoted husband, age gap, love at first sight, both leads are pure and devoted, romance across borders] Everyone knows Jiang Xu, head of the Jiang family in Southeast Asia, is refined and handsome, but also cold, restrained, and uninterested in women. But one night, as the tension between them grows without restraint, the girl, bullied until her eyes are red, uses the last of her strength to prop he 12kReads9.2Score92514d adds
27. 27 非 Irrational Surrender 非理性沦陷 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance463k WordsCompleted [A gorgeous, haughty heiress × a cold, roguish foreign powerhouse] [Devoted, sweet romance with both leads’ hearts belonging only to each other + age gap + two powerful families + doting, fatherly boyfriend] Yu Nanyan, the cherished young lady of the Yu family in Hong Kong, had been spoiled rotten ever since she was a child. But after an accident, she was forced to use a wheelchair. The exasperated heiress suddenly noticed that the new bodyguard she had hired looked at her with anything but inno 3.6kReads8.6Score33414d adds
28. 28 替 The Contract Wife, The Ice-Cold CEO Falls Hard 替嫁契约妻，高冷禁欲总裁沦陷 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted Forced by her adoptive parents, Xia Yutong takes the place of her arrogant, overbearing stepsister and marries Lu Yunfei, a notorious playboy caught up in one scandal after another. But the wedding takes a shocking turn. The man who comes to escort her home is not the playboy Lu Yunfei, but Lu Yanci, the feared devil of the business world. He runs the vast Lu business empire, wields enormous power, and is ruthless in his methods. He is aloof, chaste, and indifferent to women. On their wedding ni 12.4kReads6.8Score86914d adds

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    A wealthy and powerful family forces a marriage upon the newlywed CEO, who falls for her. He dotes on his new wife.

29. 29 京 The Capital’s Power Player, His Wife’s One and Only 京圈大佬，独宠娇妻 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, deep love later + sweet romance + scheming male lead + regretful groveling + age gap] Su Tong never imagined her own father could be so blinded by greed that he’d use her as a bargaining chip and heartlessly send her to the bed of Gu Tingshen, a powerful figure in the capital’s elite circles. Gu Tingshen was notorious among the capital’s elite for being abstinent and calculating, intensely controlling, cold, domineering, and sharp-tongued. Everyone treated him with awe and fear. 1.8kReads—Score—14d adds

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    These books are pretty good. The male and female protagonists marry first and then fall in love. The billionaire CEO becomes a doting husband. The beginning is a bit angsty, but the end is sweet.

30. 30 京 The Tide Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港澜渡 A Book Worth a Fortune一本千万利Modern Romance631k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, slowly climbing] [Hong Kong old-money style vs. Beijing political circles] [Intrigue and covert battles among the wealthy] [High-IQ business and romance] [Slow burn, not a fast-paced power fantasy; feel free to skip chapters] Four pairs of hunters, four hunts. The rain pours over Hong Kong. Come enjoy a TVB-style romance, business-war, and suspense drama! Sweet nothings go beyond “Stay a little longer” and “I adore you” to include “I’m crazy about you.” Duplicity is the 8.5kReads8.9Score77514d adds

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    [Extreme Ambiguity and Tug-of-War] "Mr. Shen, are you here to find your fiancée who left the party?" "No. Just came to get some fresh air." This kind of undercurrent in the dialogue runs throughout the book, with an extremely high level of ambiguity, yet even a kiss is incredibly precious.

31. 31 野 Wildfire Sweeps the Harbor 野火燎港 Jing Nuo景诺Modern Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Daddy-type powerhouse + forbidden romance + older man + mutual firsts + powerful man bows his head] As the illegitimate daughter of the Jiang family, Jiang Wu married into the top-tier Pei family of Hong Kong City. On the very first day, she was already branded with shame. Her husband, Pei Muye, the Pei family's unruly second son, had a sordid past before marriage and partied night after night afterward. On her birthday, he even brought his illegitimate child before her, letting the second bran 32.4kReads8.4Score2.4k14d adds

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    An illegitimate daughter marries a playboy second son and secretly loves a top tycoon's heir. This love triangle in a wealthy family is too exciting!

32. 32 婚 Seduction After Marriage 婚后诱爱 Xia Qingyang夏青阳Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, married first and fall in love later / age gap / devoted only to each other] [Bright, proud heiress + composed, reserved head of the family] As soon as Lu Shengsheng graduated, the Lu family demanded that she honor her engagement to the Pei family. After three failed attempts to run away from the wedding, she reluctantly became Mrs. Pei. But she never stopped wanting a divorce. A month into their marriage, she even announced it in public, sending herself to the top of the tr 441Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Everything fits. A wealthy family forces a marriage upon the female lead, who goes from resistance to falling in love. The male lead unconditionally dotes on her, creating an incredibly sweet and romantic atmosphere.

33. 33 新 On Our Wedding Night, I Woke My Husband from His Coma 新婚夜，我让植物人老公苏醒了 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance169k WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + winning her back after breaking her heart + age gap + sweet romance + scheming male lead] Her older sister was suffering from kidney failure and urgently needed money for a transplant. Jiang Yawei swallowed her pride and went home to beg her scumbag father to pay for the surgery, only to catch her boyfriend of three years kissing Jiang Feifei, her half-sister. Her father and stepmother seized the chance to hold her sister’s life-saving money over her head, forcing her to 1.9kReads—Score13514d adds

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    Recommend some novels of the same genre: a marriage of convenience between the male and female leads, and a domineering CEO who spoils his beautiful wife.

34. 34 缅 Back from Northern Myanmar, I Marry a Beijing Tycoon 缅北归来，我嫁给京圈大佬 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance123k WordsCompleted [Forced Marriage + Powerful Tycoon’s Relentless Pursuit + Sweet Age-Gap Romance] After her boyfriend betrays her, Li Shiqi is sold to northern Myanmar. In her darkest hour, she happens upon Mu Tingye, the capital’s most powerful business tycoon, and only then manages to escape. Having fled a living hell, she is instead forced into marriage by the aloof, celibate business magnate. At first, Mu Tingye only wants to keep her under his thumb. But before long, he falls head over heels and spoils her 230Reads—Score—14d adds
35. 35 前 Ex-Husband, It's Time to Enjoy You at Your Best 前夫，迎来最佳赏味期限 Guan Rui关栮Modern Romance126k WordsOngoing [Modern Urban Romance + Divorce Before Falling in Love + Mutual Healing + Bittersweet + 1v1] Seven months after their divorce, Xia Yiheng had to admit that Wangcai was onto something. As Tan Lin's former "subject of academic observation," she thinks her ex-husband has reached his prime. Reading guide: The story moves at a leisurely pace. 46Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead agrees to an arranged marriage because of her grandmother, while the male lead does so out of rebellion and to break free from his family. They maintain a facade of a loving marriage for many years. Even their divorce is secret. Afterwards, the female lead returns to her home country, and the two meet more frequently. They discover their feelings for each other and begin dating.

36. 36 金 The Gold Leaf Contract 金箔契约 Tian Ke, Who Loves Black Persimmons喜欢黑皮柿的天克Modern Romance162k WordsOngoing When the ashes of the past are stirred by a fresh wind, when a marriage contract becomes the most intricate of cages, three people are caught in a golden web woven from lies, each clutching half the truth, none daring to let go first. This is a city built on respectability, with land, blood, and unkept promises from twenty years ago buried beneath it. Some want to dig them up; others want them buried forever. And love has become the most dangerous piece of evidence. 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    📖This revenge novel set in a wealthy family is absolutely amazing! Contracts, lies, and old cases intertwine, creating an incredibly immersive atmosphere! Every chapter is full of twists and turns, high-energy and fast-paced from beginning to end, leaving a lasting impression. Sisters looking for something to read, go for it!

37. 37 每 Sixty Million a Day: From Drinking Companion to Empress 每天六千万，从陪酒门到女帝 Yuanyue鸢秋月Urban188k WordsOngoing His superior set him up and forced him to drink. At a KTV, three men broke eight of his ribs, and he narrowly escaped being assaulted. At death's door, he activated the Empress System and began receiving sixty million dollars a day. He bought a law firm, crushed his enemies, and founded a rights-protection agency. Advancing step by step, he rose from victim to ruler of an empire. Men think they can rule the world? Then I'll turn it upside down and rebuild the dynasty of the Great Qian Empress. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The plot is captivating, making you want to watch more and more, giving you a sense of depth without being overly complicated.

38. 38 网 Blocked by My Online Sweetheart, I Spent a Fortune Chasing Her Down 网恋被拉黑，太子爷砸钱倒追 Summer Ice Cream夏日冰淇淋Modern Romance585k WordsOngoing [Online romance + transmigration into a book + stunning, aloof beauty + the ultimate low-key personality contrast] After transmigrating into a melodramatic novel as a spoiled female supporting character, Mu Ping’s mission is to cling to the male lead, Sheng Huaichuan, until he gets sick of her. She can’t be bothered. She’s too lazy to reply to his messages or accept his transfers, and she even thinks he talks too much. Sheng Huaichuan was planning to break up with her, but then she was the one w 5.3kReads6.0Score58514d adds

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    Mu Ping completed her transmigration mission in a nonchalant manner, neither trying to please nor getting entangled, and managed to completely control the male lead.

39. 39 八 1980s Hong Kong: I Traded Marriages with a Madman, and He Coaxes Me Every Night 八零香江：换嫁疯批，他夜夜哄 Can Bears Even Bear It熊能不能熊Modern Romance165k WordsOngoing [1980s Hong Kong, both reborn and switched marriages, marriage first and love later, devoted to each other, one-on-one romance] In her previous life, Shi Manyun was the unwanted daughter married off on a whim. She struggled for most of her life before finally managing to turn things around. In this life, her adoptive younger sister got there first, stealing her place and even hoping to retrace the same path she had taken. Shi Manyun watched Shi Jiahui smugly marry into the He family instead, t 26Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A clash of titans! The adopted daughter, believing she holds the reins, steals a seemingly promising man, pushing the infamous young master of the Qin family towards the female lead. The female lead, without a fuss, accepts it all, protecting her distant adoptive mother while simultaneously wooing her crazed husband, managing to make money and seek revenge all at the same time.

40. 40 丑 The Ugly Wife Strikes Back: She Returns in Glory, and He Begs Her to Remarry Him 丑妻逆袭，惊艳归来他跪求复婚 Winter Can't Stand Winter冬天不耐冬Modern Romance192k WordsCompleted A devastating fire left Jiang Shiyuan disfigured and out of shape after she saved Lu Yuheng, leaving her with nothing but a humiliating marriage. She became the laughingstock of the entire city, while his heart belonged only to the woman he cherished. It was only when Jiang Shiyuan ran into him at the hospital accompanying his pregnant older sister to a checkup that her heart finally died. In the divorce agreement, she asked only for a house, then disappeared from his life. A year later, Jiang S 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I won't say much more; you'll see once you watch it. There are indeed many details that attracted me, so I'll keep watching.

41. 41 眼 A Galaxy in Your Eyes, All My Love for You 眼底星河，予你偏爱 Bing Xiyue冰夕玥Modern Romance180k WordsCompleted Luo Xi never imagined that one day she would end up living with Lan Yanchen, the legendary man with a face as cold as a thousand-year-old iceberg. Sitting in the car with an innocent look on his face, he said to her, “That was my first kiss. Don't you think you should take responsibility?” Luo Xi stared at him in disbelief. “When did you start liking me?” Lan Yanchen slowly turned toward him, his nose brushing against her forehead. “From the very first moment I saw you, you were already in my he 59Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's a good read, well-written, and each story is well-developed. It's definitely worth following.

42. 42 替 I Went on a Blind Date for Mom and Brought My Senior Home 替妈妈相亲，我把学长拐回家了 Fa Fa Six发发六Modern Romance203k WordsOngoing [A man who knows how to love and can do it all × a clear-eyed, down-to-earth university professor] [Little fox × big bad wolf + size difference] [Five-year age gap] [A man with his head in the clouds is the best dowry] Yun Weixi, 25, is a professor of public administration. After countless sleepless nights, she earned seven papers in top journals, working like an animal. On her first day at work, standing at the lectern, she felt her life had been worth it. When she got home after work, she hadn 70Reads—Score24714d adds

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    Sisters! This book is seriously amazing! The female lead is a university professor, incredibly independent, balancing her career with her pursuit of freedom. Born into a patriarchal family with a domineering father and a love-obsessed mother, this combination could easily drive anyone crazy. But the female lead is incredibly strong, constantly striving to break out of the comfort zones her parents created for her. The male lead is even better—love-obsessed is the best dowry a man can have. He's truly a loving partner, always there for her. It's not a "raising" type, but he's the kind of patient lover who genuinely loves her. And his feelings for her are purely physical; ever since they realized their love, every time they meet, he hugs her and kisses her passionately. But I really want to say that the male and female leads' views on love are incredibly touching: Here's a brief introduction to the female lead; you can read the main text for the male lead's perspective—it's truly moving: "At twenty-five, I still don't understand. Perhaps love is insecurity, because your radiance is so dazzling, I dare not approach." Or perhaps, love is strength. Because I want to stand shoulder to shoulder with you, to be with you forever, I want to work harder and become a better version of myself. It's not that I don't love you, it's just that I'm afraid you love me too much. When reality weighs on us like a boulder, I hope the one who can escape unscathed is you. Because I've long been accustomed to befriending darkness, if the rest of my life is destined to be without light, then let me sink into the abyss alone.

43. 43 杀 The Pig-Butchering Scam Game 杀猪盘游戏 Da Da Vinci达Da芬奇Modern Romance244k WordsOngoing [Disfigured, brooding male ghost x imperfect heroine] [Mental illness | disfigured male ghost | obsession | escape | coercion | imprisonment] [A scoundrel's true love | ruthless seas and clear skies | the moon hangs high, but its light doesn't reach me] [No redemption arc | groveling after losing her | age gap] Under the moonlight, Chu Ying accidentally witnessed a murder. As she tried to escape, the killer spotted her, and the chase began... Cornered on a high platform, she fell from it and 571Reads—Score10014d adds

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    With its unique subject matter, unconventional ideas, and dramatic plot twists, it's a very enjoyable watch.

44. 44 逃 I Ran Away from My Wedding, Only to Land in My Fiancé's Arms 逃婚却逃到未婚夫怀里 Wen Xijin文汐瑾Marriage & Romance15k WordsCompleted She Fled Her Wedding, Only to End Up in Her Fiancé's Arms 267Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You can't escape, you can't escape, haha

45. 45 穿 I Became the CEO’s Wife, Married the Film Emperor’s Uncle by Mistake, and Won His Devotion 穿成霸总妻，错嫁影帝小叔独宠我 Seven-Colored Little Kitty七色小喵Modern Romance157k WordsOngoing Yan Xubei, the head of the Yan family, is ruthless in business and cold by nature. He has never had any interest in romance. After one impulsive night, he meets Wen Jinyan, a princess who has transmigrated from another world. She was originally betrothed to his eldest brother, a movie star. A marriage contract is signed, and the woman who should have become his brother's fiancée ends up marrying into Yan Xubei's household instead. Everyone expects this marriage, born of a mix-up, to end in fa 55Reads—Score13514d adds

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    A marriage-arranged romance! The female lead is a time traveler to the modern world. She gets married after a chance encounter. It's a sweet and heartwarming story about love after marriage, with a strong male and female lead. It's a great read!

46. 46 老 Boss, Can We Really Make a Comeback in This State of Mind? 老大，我们这精神状态真能逆袭吗 Explosive Sweet Pepper爆炸甜椒Modern Romance347k WordsOngoing [Fun-Loving Heroine + Wealthy-Family Ensemble + Everyone Speaks in Riddles] One day, Chi Yu discovers she's the wicked villainess in a novel, doomed to die horribly, and she gets an itch to do something about it. She really feels like throwing a punch, thanks. So she goes right ahead and does just that. A spoiled rich kid wants to take unflattering pictures of her and ruin her reputation? Sorry, your embarrassing photos are going on Moments first~ The original heroine breaks character and immedi 192Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    The portrayal of the hypocrisy of the wealthy is so realistic! Pei Suwei appears to be an upright and kind heroine, but in reality, she is sarcastic and cunning; the Pei couple seem gentle, but in fact, they each have their own agendas. This coldness and scheming beneath the glamorous exterior makes you want to empathize with them. You definitely have to watch it!

47. 47 金 The Canary’s Escape Plan 金丝雀出逃计划 Fishy Qianwan鱼鱼千万Modern Romance368k WordsCompleted [A powerful man lowering his head × a seemingly innocent woman with hidden ambitions] [Both are each other’s first] [He chases her after losing her] Wen Ye knows she is nothing more than a carefully pampered canary. Everyone says she is vain and after Yan Shiqin’s wealth and power. Only she knows that his hot-and-cold tenderness is the most intoxicating thing of all. She once gladly accepted every bit of his indulgence, but with each instance of indifference and neglect, her love slowly faded 45Reads6.7Score10114d adds

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    "Chasing Back My Wife: A Deeper Relationship" avoids unnecessary side characters and focuses on the breakdown and entanglement of the relationship between the male and female leads. #BothClean #WealthyFamily

48. 48 漫 Courtyard in Full Bloom 漫庭 Murong He慕容荷Modern Romance467k WordsOngoing The identity you take pride in can sometimes become a burden. Wealth enough to rival a nation can sometimes bring disaster. Behind a dazzling exterior may lie a broken life. You stand on the bridge admiring the view, while someone in the tower watches you. Is the summit a beautiful view or a place of bitter cold? You can only know by climbing it. The male lead is an heir to a powerful conglomerate, tied to another family through an arranged marriage. The female lead became a police officer after 6.3kReads—Score—14d adds

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    It's so enjoyable to read, I can't stop! Every chapter is fantastic.

49. 49 被 The Scheming Crown Prince Pretended to Be a Puppy Boy in Our Online Romance and Spoiled Me Rotten 被腹黑太子爷网恋假扮奶狗狠狠宠 Mu Qingchuan木晴川Modern Romance211k WordsCompleted Lu Xi had barely started work when her direct superior, capital socialite heir Gu Tingzhou, chewed her out like a nobody. Her real life was miserable, but that didn't stop her from being wild online. Lu Xi immediately started flirting with her "puppy-like online boyfriend." [I want to sit on my puppy's abs and slide down like a playground slide. I want to bury my face in his chest and inhale deeply~] [My puppy's voice makes my bones melt. I can't even imagine how lovely it would sound to make hi 62Reads—Score314d adds

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    To comply with her family's arrangements, she accepted an arranged marriage. Little did she know that her new husband was the same soft, cuddly guy she had met online. The cunning CEO pretended to be innocent online, but protected her thoroughly offline, showing her unwavering affection from beginning to end.

50. 50 重 Reborn Bride Runs Away in the Dead of Night, Refusing to Flirt with the Madman of the Capital 重生娇妻连夜逃跑，拒撩京圈疯批 User58661905用户58661905Modern Romance385k WordsCompleted (Dear readers, could you leave a review? Thank you!) #Reborn #Modern Romance #Marriage First, Love Later #Powerful CEO #Superpowers #Adorable Child #Medical Skills Comeback #Strong Female Lead #Chasing His Wife to the Crematorium #Rekindled Romance #Regrets from a Past Life #Healing and Redemption The first half of Su Wuli’s life was a long, slow decline from loneliness into brokenness. An orphan with no one to rely on, she married Gu Jiuzhou, a powerful figure in Beijing’s elite circles, by a 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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