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1. 101 笼 A Caged Bird, a Knife to the Heart 笼中雀，心上刀 The Little Bunny Doesn't Take Medicine小兔子不吃药Two Male Leads736k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + possessive pursuit + unhinged prince + aloof doctor + intense, angsty romance] Shen Juanzhi, a modern surgeon, opened his eyes to find himself in ancient times, inhabiting the frail body of Su Yu’an, the son of a merchant. He only wanted to make money quietly and live out his days in peace. But Xiao Heng, the ruthless and decisive Prince Chen, set his sights on him. When they first met, Shen Juanzhi took his consultation from behind a screen, his clear voice ringing like jade 466Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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   🔥A must-read for anyone looking for a good read! A cool and aloof medical genius transmigrates to ancient times, achieving legendary medical skills, building a strong nation through infrastructure, and engaging in political intrigue and wits. The entire story is packed with exciting moments that will keep you hooked!

2. 102 死 After Faking My Death, I Became the Sickly Man’s Spirit Pet 死遁后我成了那个病秧子的灵宠 Dyeing Green Terrace染青台Ancient Romance913k WordsCompleted [Cultivation fantasy + leveling up and growth + companionship + adorable pets + mutual pampering + sweet 1v1 romance] Everyone knew that Wen Jian, young master of the Wen family, was a once-in-a-generation genius. But a tall tree catches the wind, and he was ambushed. Only the heart’s blood of a heavenly-grade spirit beast could save him, and Xiao Qi was the unlucky beast who got captured. Fortunately, Xiao Qi was eager to “die,” so the human and the beast each got what they wanted. Unfortunatel 229Reads7.3Score—14d adds
3. 103 弹 The On-Screen Comments Descend on Another World: From the Start, I Wake the Scheming Villainess with a Scathing Rebuke 弹幕降临异世，开局骂醒作精女配 Cute Kitty Cat, So Adorable萌萌猫猫萌萌哒Ancient Romance433k WordsCompleted [Livestreaming + goofy cultivation + sweet and satisfying romance + everyone's favorite + reborn] Wen Sisi was beautiful, with a sweet voice, but she was also a total drama queen. In the novel, she constantly clung to the aloof Sword Immortal Gu Chang'an, so the barrage of comments projected into her world tore into her mercilessly. But who could have expected this? When danger struck, Gu Chang'an furrowed his brow and pulled her behind him. “Don't run around.”, Was this just his responsibility 142Reads8.8Score—14d adds
4. 104 师 Master, This Is Bad! Big Brother Ran Away with a Little Monster! 师傅不好啦大师兄和小妖怪私奔啦 Ink-Dyed Si墨染肆Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Book Transmigration] + [Comedy] + [Sweet Romance] This is the story of a senior disciple from a prestigious orthodox sect who falls in love with a little monster!!! This is the story of a senior disciple from a prestigious orthodox sect falling in love with a little monster!!! This is the story of a senior disciple from a prestigious orthodox sect who falls in love with a little monster. The story mainly follows the little monster's gradual growth. There isn't much romance early on, so don't cl 209Reads8.2Score—14d adds
5. 105 清 The Aloof Buddhist Monk Avoids Women, Yet Secretly Kisses Her Every Day 清冷佛子不近女色，背地日日缠吻 A Ruan Isn't Soft阿阮不软Modern Romance520k WordsCompleted A beguiling beauty in a qipao × a cool, calculating Buddhist devotee (Ancient-to-modern + intense push and pull + sweet romance) Yu Hua, the breathtakingly talented princess of Great Ling, transmigrates into a book on her way to a political marriage and becomes the foolish, dull-witted sacrificial female lead in the story. In the original, her fiancé, Lu Yanli, breaks off their engagement and immediately takes her younger sister’s hand. Her family and friends turn against her, and she eventually 5.4kReads9.3Score64614d adds

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   ✨The female lead is a princess who traveled from ancient times, possessing extraordinary talent and beauty; the male lead is a cool and aloof Buddhist monk, watching as this Buddhist monk willingly descends to the mortal realm.✨The female lead is a stunningly beautiful and proud red rose, while the male lead is gentle, refined, mature, and steady. [You'll understand.] "I never grow dodder; we are lovers!" [Cool]

6. 106 惯 Spoiled with Tender Affection 惯宠温软 Scallion Egg Pancake葱香鸡蛋饼Modern Romance461k WordsCompleted [Both Pure]+ [Age Gap]+ [Sweet Romance] Wen Man is a famous, stunning red rose in the entertainment industry. But after refusing to become a caged songbird for someone else, she is blacklisted and relegated to the third tier, where she struggles to make a name for herself as an actress. During a fashion show, she sits collapsed beneath a parasol tree, disheveled and wretched, yet heartbreakingly beautiful. The man who appears only on the covers of business magazines stands before her, elegant an 12.4kReads9.3Score1.4k14d adds
7. 107 一 A River of Spring Water 一江春水 Si Lingqi司令漆Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted As someone who has been single since birth, Jiang Chunshui finally decides to experience the sweetness and heartbreak of romance before graduation. From young lecturers to freshmen on the sports teams, she thinks it over and decides to go big! So she sets her sights on Song Mingqing, an outstanding alumnus returning to campus to give a speech. With a man like him, no matter how you look at it, she’s the one who benefits. Her friend sighs at the news. “I don’t know much about the dating scene, bu 42.2kReads9.3Score3.9k14d adds

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   I don't know if this is what you're looking for, but I think it would be a real loss to miss out on these gems. They're truly amazing! I don't know how to describe them well, just trust me and you'll be fine. They're all sweet romance novels.

8. 108 昼 The Relationship Between Day and Night 昼夜关系 Lan Sheng澜笙Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Nan Zhi saw Fu Hanzhou again at her boyfriend’s party. What began between them was reckless, and what kept them together was surrender. A game for adults, a duel between two players. A dark game where no one makes it out alive. "Day and Night" 33.7kReads9.4Score4k14d adds
9. 109 新 On My Wedding Night, the Domineering CEO Snake Husband Whispered Sweet Nothings to Me 新婚夜，我被霸总蛇夫低声诱哄 Cold Moon in the Clouds云中月寒Modern Romance614k WordsCompleted “Snuggle with me, hubby~” Bai Yuehan was always afraid his sweet little wife would discover his true identity. Then one day, he accidentally revealed his true form in front of her. She wasn't scared at all. Instead, she wrapped her arms around his huge head and kissed him senseless. “Mwah! Snuggle with me, hubby~” Come on, having a super-rich CEO snake monster for a husband is so cool! (^-^)V Meng Jiaoyang isn't afraid of snakes. When she got lost in the forest as a child, a snake rescued her, t 17kReads9.5Score2.2k14d adds
10. 110 许 May You Always Be as You Were 许你笙笙如故 Pluck a Star揪一颗星星Modern Romance156k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + sweet romance + campus] When Lin Ruosheng was five, a remarkably handsome boy came to live with her family. She toddled over and stretched out her chubby little hands, asking in a soft voice, “I want a hug.” Twelve-year-old Xu Huaigu crouched down and gently picked up the far-too-cute little girl. Lin Ruosheng's restless hands stroked his face as she mumbled, “This big brother is so handsome.” Xu Huaigu's parents were going abroad, but he wanted to stay. Since they weren 18Reads8.7Score—14d adds
11. 111 每 What's It Like to Wake Up in a New Wedding Night Every Evening? 每天晚上穿到新婚夜是什么体验 Lu Zhizhi鹿知之Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted The short drama Looping Secret Crush is now streaming [Sweet romance + dual transmigration + mutual salvation] Who could stand waking up every night and transmigrating to their wedding night with their crush ten years in the future? Song Beibei clutched her waist and glared at the aloof, abstinent godlike man she saw during the day. She sprang to her feet in a huff. “We’re breaking up! We absolutely have to!” Everyone around her scoffed. What kind of lunatic was this? How could God Yu possibly b 3kReads9.2Score25814d adds
12. 112 沈 Chancellor Shen, Your Wife Took the Kids Out to Find Their Dad Again! 沈相，你媳妇又带崽出去找爹了！ Passion Fruit百香果果Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Adorable child + foresight + doted on by everyone + silly antics + laugh-out-loud comedy] “Mother, why don’t you recognize me?” Ji Wanwan has only just transmigrated when she suddenly finds herself with a five-year-old son, and he’s her own flesh and blood! Her adorable, daddy-like son is clever and well-behaved, and can even see the future. Every now and then, he blurts out things like: “Mother, that auntie who’s so close to you is a bad person!” “Second Uncle, if you take this road this year, 14.9kReads9.3Score2k14d adds
13. 113 堕 Fallen Orchid 堕汀兰 The Radiance of the New and Full Moon朔望之辉Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, both leads devoted only to each other + transmigrated as herself + each other’s long-held love + lovestruck male lead + direct communication, no misunderstandings + fictional setting + happy ending] A gentle, moon-bright Crown Prince ✖️ a cheerful, sweet-on-the-outside, cunning-within young woman Xia Zhiting transmigrates as herself to the Great Yi Dynasty a thousand years in the past. Someone takes her in and trains her to be a spy, then sends her to the Eastern Palace as t 4.4kReads9.4Score76714d adds

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    This book is amazing! The author has an incredibly vivid imagination. Both the male and female leads have mouths, and there are no melodramatic misunderstandings. The male lead is a cold and aloof prince in public, but in private, he is completely devoted to the female lead, with passionate and sincere feelings. The female lead is dressed in ancient times and grows up alongside the male lead. They are not only partners but also kindred spirits, resonating on the same wavelength. I love it! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

14. 114 御 The Imperial Sky's String Emperor 御天弦皇 Bestow the Light of Day赋天光Ancient Romance617k WordsCompleted Completed! [Xianxia + powerful leads + empress + male master and female disciple + forbidden romance with her master + groveling to win each other back + sweet and angsty 1v1 romance + happy ending] Gentle yet formidable master, the aloof and elevated Heavenly Venerable Jizhao Chanhua × Fang Chen, the beautiful, domineering, tragic empress To protect her people, Fang Chen, the Imperial Celestial Emperor, married the Netherworld Emperor and laid an assassination trap. But on their wedding night, 191Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A Xianxia (fantasy) story featuring a master and disciple, a female disciple, a woman pursuing a man, and both being powerful figures. The protagonist is a gentle and refined divine master, with a heart for the world and a transcendent spirit.

15. 115 刻 Deliberately Doted On 刻意娇藏 Gu Keren顾可人Modern Romance258k WordsCompleted Huo Jingyan, head of an eminent family, has been a devout Buddhist vegetarian for years. Noble and distinguished, detached from worldly desires, he never takes off the string of prayer beads around his wrist. No one expected this ascetic Buddhist to one day descend from his sacred pedestal and become entangled in worldly affairs. - Wen Li, the frail beauty of the Wen family in the south of the city, has been famous since childhood. She is a pure flower hidden atop a snowy peak. After a sudden up 4.6kReads9.1Score41014d adds

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    Recommended by a seasoned bookworm: [Flying Kiss] A wealthy, abstinent Buddhist monk versus a pure and innocent young woman from a fallen family. The abstinent Buddhist monk is tainted by worldly affairs and brought down from his pedestal. Huo Huanyan is not a Buddhist, but he is gentle and refined, pure of heart and desireless, wears a Buddhist prayer bead bracelet, and has always been a vegetarian, all to fulfill a vow for the safety and health of the female lead, Wen Li. [Heart]

16. 116 重 Reborn as the Chief Minister's White Moonlight 重生首辅大人白月光 Zhi Xia织夏Ancient Romance309k WordsCompleted [Complete] Happy ending, sweet overall, with a little angst [A reserved, dignified scholar-statesman and chief minister vs. a resilient, untamed little flirt] (#Both reborn, “daddy” type boyfriend) On a snowy day in Shengjing, the celebrated chief minister Shen Qian was beheaded at Wumen Gate, his blood spraying three feet. Before he died, he gripped a red cord tightly. “Qingqing, your big brother is coming to join you.” Ji Yaoqing’s family died in a political struggle. At six, she was taken in 5.3kReads9.3Score98914d adds

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    Highly recommended. The Six Arts of a Gentleman: Even a civil official can master archery from a hundred paces and take the enemy's head.

17. 117 侯 The Marquis's Legitimate Daughter's Daily Face-Slapping 侯府嫡女打脸日常 The Girl Who Walks Sideways姑娘横着走Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Qin Wan, a three-time winner of Best Supporting Actress, transmigrated into the fake heiress of a marquis’s household, who was about to be thrown out. It was obvious at a glance: she was either a supporting character or a disposable extra! Qin Wan touched her blood-jade bracelet and scoffed. If they wanted a supporting character, she was a professional! Sweet and naive, foolishly innocent, vicious, scheming, or a fake white lotus: take your pick. After getting slapped, her eldest brother said, “ 496Reads8.8Score10014d adds

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    These male leads are all the aloof type [shy][shy]. The first one is a crown prince, who's incredibly good at putting on airs in public, but instantly transforms into a cute puppy, always clinging to the female lead [laughing][laughing]. The second one is the female lead's nominal uncle, but his true identity is a prince from a neighboring country. He's physically weak and always silently helps her, but his aloofness is a constraint due to his status. Later, he fakes his death to regain his identity and only then begins pursuing her [smirking][smirking]. The third one is about a female lead who is reborn. In her previous life, her family treated her badly, and even after marrying the male lead, she didn't have a happy ending. The male lead is the aloof yet gentle type; he knows about her rebirth and treats her with utmost care [almost crying][almost crying].

18. 118 前 I Died Tragically in My Past Life, Then Was Jilted Again After Being Reborn 前世惨死，重生后又被退婚 Ye Chenhuo叶尘火Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Complete] 1. This story focuses mainly on palace and household intrigue, with very little romance and not much screen time for the male lead. The leads support each other and join forces against their enemies, with no misunderstandings or love rivals. One man and one woman, both pure; a strong heroine and an even stronger hero. The male lead spoils the heroine. 2. This is a fictional setting with no connection to real history. Synopsis: Everyone in the capital knows that the eldest daughter of 9kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds
19. 119 她 After She Died, the Coldhearted Powerful Official's Hair Turned White Overnight 她死后，冷冰冰的权臣一夜白头 Mu Mianmian慕绵绵Ancient Romance641k WordsCompleted [Not an angst novel + heartwarming + no logic + read it to see if it suits your taste] After transmigrating into a book, Hua Zhao had her memories erased and became a tool whose job was to give the heroine a golden finger. To top it off, she was also the infamous, short-lived first wife of the villainous minister. Luckily, she regained her memories and cut her losses in time. The heroine’s golden finger? Sorry, that’s a family heirloom that came with me when I transmigrated into the book! Her in 137.3kReads9.4Score10.1k14d adds
20. 120 瑾 An Ode to Jinshuang 瑾霜赋 Ran Xuan苒萱Ancient Romance344k WordsOngoing At the dawn of a chaotic age, she transmigrated as Xiao Qiao, using her superb medical skills to save lives, and her talents as a mechanical designer to devise ingenious traps for the battlefield. She met Zhou Yu when he was young, and they came to understand one another and stay by each other’s side, watching him grow from the young Zhou Lang, step by step, into a renowned commander admired throughout the land. A gentleman as beautiful as jade, peerless in the world. He was elegant and noble, 90Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is my absolute favorite, Commander Zhou, with a gentle and refined demeanor like bamboo.

21. 121 赐 After the Imperial Betrothal, the Grand Secretary Finally Got a Clue 赐婚后，首辅大人开窍了 Wangwang Milk Beans汪汪奶豆Ancient Romance575k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knew that the legitimate daughter of Imperial Censor Qiao was frail and could be knocked over by a breeze. Yet the emperor betrothed her to Mu Shijing, the Chief Grand Secretary, who stood second only to the emperor and above everyone else. Mu Shijing was the man who had shattered the dreams of countless young ladies in the capital, and on top of that, he had paid a fine for staying unmarried for two years in a row, making him the capital's most eligible bachelor. When th 5.7kReads8.8Score73114d adds

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    🐨🐨This book is so good, I could read it again and again. It's said throughout the capital that Miss Qiao is so delicate she'd fall over in a gust of wind. But when the Grand Secretary, second only to the Emperor, sees his seemingly frail wife climbing a tree and beating someone, he's completely dumbfounded.

22. 122 春 Spring’s Fiery Passion 春日艳火 Meilv Beep Beep美绿哔哔Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted Sweet, Clingy Girl vs. Capitalist As the least favored daughter of the Jiang family of Jingbei, Jiang Man is a notorious femme fatale in high society. Stunningly beautiful, yet never considered respectable. Xie Yuzhou, the newly appointed head of the Xie family of Hong Kong, is the leader of the elite, a titan of capital. Mysterious and aloof, he keeps everyone at arm's length. He is the ideal man countless socialites dream of winning over. The two seemed to have nothing to do with each other, 28.9kReads9.0Score4.9k14d adds

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    🏮These books are all super good!🌷The first one: The male lead is the head of the Xie family, a prominent family in Hong Kong. He's the aloof type, while the female lead is an unloved heiress. They met when they were seven. Back then, the male lead was quiet, and the female lead was like a ray of light in his world. Their first meeting was planned by the male lead. He knew the female lead was hesitant about relationships, but he was willing to wait for her to accept him.☺️ 🌷The second one: Oh my god, this one is so sweet! The male lead is the gentle and refined type. After all, he's already married. Jian Yuchen and Wen Ni have been secretly married for three years, but they're a very sweet and loving couple. I really love the adorable Nini pig!😂

23. 123 零 Zero-Degree Intimacy 零度暧昧 Lan Sheng澜笙Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [The print edition goes on sale across all platforms on August 1] [Short drama now streaming] Previously titled: Zero-Degree Intimacy [One-on-one romance + both leads’ first love + happy ending + secret marriage + sweet romance ♥ Double-layer milk foam, 70% sugar!] (Rich, sharp-tongued, scheming investor Jian Yuchen VS money-loving, mischievous young designer Wen Ni) In a nutshell: She married her nemesis. In physics, zero degrees is the point where ice and water coexist. Zero-degree intimacy is 79.1kReads9.5Score9.6k14d adds
24. 124 邱 Teacher Qiu's Adorable Little Girl 邱老师的小萌妹 Chen Keyun陈可云Modern Romance138k WordsCompleted A sugary romance packed with drama from beginning to end. Both leads are each other's only ones, and he absolutely dotes on her: a fussy girl versus the refined, handsome Teacher Qiu. He only pretends to be proper, but he truly spoils his wife. They become the light in each other's hearts, and play out the classic “it feels great to torment your husband for a while, then chase him to the crematorium.” With a two-meter broadsword right in front of you, you ask if this melon is sweet. Sweet, guara 8Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is gentle and refined, not aloof, and extremely doting on his wife.

25. 125 小 The Little Darling Became the Top-Tier Star of a Powerful Family 小可怜成了顶流豪门掌中娇 Little Foodie爱吃的小小个Modern Romance513k WordsCompleted [A gentle, understanding sweetheart and a cool, refined young master] [Healing, sweet romance] [Both leads are each other's first] [Yun Zhiyou ❤ Rong Jinmo] [A little one plays matchmaker, while the parents swoon over the couple] Before meeting Rong Jinmo, Yun Zhiyou had suffered through a lot. After she met him, her life began to grow sweeter. Before meeting Yun Zhiyou, Rong Jinmo knew nothing of love or nervousness. Always cool and self-possessed, he was slow to warm up, like a precious jade 5Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    The male leads in both books are incredibly gentle, and the female lead in the first book is also exceptionally gentle, polite, and virtuous. Rong Jinmo's gentleness and refinement are truly ingrained in his bones! [Kiss][Kiss] Plus, they have such strong moral values; they'd even call the police if something happened! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

26. 126 三 The Three-Year-Old Cutie Isn't Cute? No Charge! 三岁奶团子她不萌不要钱 Little Foodie爱吃的小小个Modern Romance572k WordsCompleted [Real Little Toddler + No Romance + Healing Family Bonds] [A warmhearted, adorable little toddler and a domineering CEO brother on the verge of becoming a max-level big brother] Scene One: At two in the morning, Jiang Chen got out of bed after deliberately setting an alarm, ready to tuck in the little one who always kicked off her covers in the middle of the night. But to his surprise, the little girl who should have been fast asleep was still dancing on her bed at two in the morning. Caught in 1.8kReads8.7Score19814d adds
27. 127 脚 I Took Down the Scumbag and Won the Handsome Husband 脚踩渣男，我抱得美人夫君归 Xiang Huaji厢花几Ancient Romance480k WordsCompleted [Abusing scum and face-slapping + devoted one-on-one romance, both leads chaste + happy ending] Everyone in Shengjing knows that the eldest daughter of the General Who Guards the Nation is willful and spoiled, an ignorant, useless beauty. She spends her days shamelessly chasing after men, even threatening to kill herself to win their love, bringing disgrace upon the General's household and becoming the laughingstock of the streets. Su Wan transmigrated one day, only to find herself in hell mode 797Reads8.8Score10314d adds

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    🌿Perfectly matches! The male lead is gentle, refined, and elegant, but also very jealous and a bit of a flirt. He's always loved the female lead because she transmigrated into his body when she was six. If you like that kind of thing, check it out; it's a sweet, slow-burning romance.💝

28. 128 穿 I Became the Villainess and the Villain Dotes on Me 穿成女配，被反派宠上天 Long Boyao龙博瑶Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted [One-on-one sweet romance + transmigrate into a book + growing-up romance + doting, fatherly boyfriend + wish-fulfillment] Mei Jiu was born into the book, and the night before she was to be reunited with her family, memories of her past life suddenly awakened. Only then did she realize she had transmigrated into a book called The Beloved Heiress: Fake and Real, becoming the real heiress. Although the original owner was the real heiress, she was constantly bullied, humiliated, and guilt-tripped. 80Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist of this book appears as a cold and handsome Buddhist monk to outsiders, but to the female protagonist he is gentle and considerate.

29. 129 一 The Prime Minister's Pampered Lady: He Begs Her to Divorce Him 一品娇宠，丞相大人求休妻 Half a Branch of Red Apricot半枝红杏Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Gu Qingzhi is only eighteen, beautiful, born into a powerful family, and free to spend as much money as she likes. So how did she end up marrying a man who’d already been married once, and who even has a six-year-old child? Is there something wrong with her eyes? Now that she’s come to her senses, she knows being a stepmother is no easy task. Husband, please grant her a divorce and let her return to her family home in peace! “Prime Minister, this is bad! Madam has gone to the Old Madam again, s 1.1kReads8.8Score47414d adds

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    The female lead is a modern person who transmigrates; she's a great character. The male lead is gentle and refined. Initially, he's forced to marry her because she saved his life—though it's a rooster-themed wedding ceremony—and he later regrets it terribly. There's also a part where he pursues her, which is very good. However, the male lead is divorced and has a son, but the female lead and her son have a very good relationship! You don't need to mind that.

30. 130 溺 Drowning in Tenderness 溺毙温柔里 Little Mountains and Rivers小山河Modern Romance179k WordsOngoing "Sweet Romance / Suspense / Dark Tone / Love and Hate / Twists and Turns / Happy Ending" Also known as "He Came from the Gates of Hell" A Jiangnan beauty with a compassionate gaze and disdainful eyes vs. the elegant, calculating young master of a land of sin, golden on the outside and rotten within When evil hides beneath a gentle facade, will you sink into it and drown, or flee as far away as you can? “Because I like you so much, I have to drag you down to hell to keep me company.”, Wen Xize 4Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    I really like it

31. 131 姐 Sis, Have You Fallen for Me? 姐姐，你动心了吗？ Little Mountains and Rivers小山河Modern Romance154k WordsCompleted [Winning Her Back / Yandere / Sweet on the Outside, Dark Within / Possessive / Scheming / Past and Present Lives] [A gentle, calculating, possessive man x a slightly sensitive, rebellious woman] How do a venomous snake and a viper fall in love? One sets the fire, the other hands over the knife. [Version One] Born into an eminent family, the young man is elegant and refined. He comes from a past life, is exceedingly gentle yet thoroughly calculating, and has always loved only one person. S 12Reads6.7Score—14d adds
32. 132 原 Turns Out I'm the Campus Heartthrob's White Moonlight 原来我是校草的白月光 Little Mountains and Rivers小山河Modern Romance147k WordsCompleted [Cute, sweet girl x gentle, obsessive man] Mu Yao was famous at Beizhong as a top student: gentle and considerate, refined and elegant, handsome and rich, but incredibly hard to pursue... Then Lin Jiao transferred into his class, and everyone realized that the great man's heart had always belonged to his white-moonlight girl. 251Reads8.4Score—14d adds
33. 133 追 Soul-Chasing Deer 追魂鹿 Fortune-Seeking Kitten发财小猫崽子Ancient Romance180k WordsOngoing [Pseudo-Transmigration + Karma and Reincarnation + The Aloof One Brought Down from the Divine Altar] [Scheming Heroine x Abstinent, Cold-Hearted Divine Lord] An expansive world setting with a long-running plot. The heroine pursues a cool and aloof male lead. Read with caution. Jade trees in the forest, deer calling softly. Lu Yunfeng watches as the sister he cherishes above all else is taken from him and flies into a rage. “You bastard! Let go of your sister!” He says softly, “Goodbye.” 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Mu Feng continued, "As the creator god of the Xuanwu Continent, you shouldn't be entangled in too many emotional matters with your people. Besides, Mu Yu is still a mortal. Going against this will ultimately come at a price." Lu Xiyao said, "Qingxing Divine Lord is too worried. As Mu Yu's brother, you should bless him and give him the right to pursue happiness, instead of deliberately hindering him." Mu Feng wanted to continue persuading her, but he heard Lu Xiyao coldly say, "Mu Feng, don't forget, I am the creator god, and you are also my subject. Don't interfere in this matter." He looked down at the area in the lower realm where wandering souls resided, his voice as cold and ascetic as a Buddhist monk in an ancient temple. He said, "All beings suffer." Lu Xiyao was waiting for the groom to return in the palace. Her beautiful face under the red veil was flushed with happiness. This day had finally arrived. Suddenly, a divine decree descended, and a majestic yet cold voice appeared: "I hereby declare that no divine official shall descend to the mortal realm without permission. Those who forcibly cross over will be slain by the God-Slaying Sword embedded in the Heavenly Net. Divine officials currently in the mortal realm will be escorted back by the Azure Armored Qilin Army. Those who disobey will be killed without exception."

34. 134 且 Let the Years Grow Quiet, and the Autumn Breeze Pass 且安岁晚任秋萧 Slightly Sweet Ding微甜丁Ancient Romance431k WordsCompleted Adapted into a motion comic: With You, Through the Years [Historical romance + a touch of political intrigue + sweet romance + devoted couple] “The author can’t write a blurb, just read the story.” The second young master of the Mu family is fabulously wealthy but disabled, and everyone mocks him as a useless cripple. Four years ago, when his life hung by a thread, she appeared out of nowhere. From then on, he spent day and night tracing the features of her face. Four years later, he was gravely 4kReads8.8Score19714d adds

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    A sweet ancient romance novel with great male and female leads!

35. 135 榜 I'm Your Top Supporter, Got It? 榜一我罩着懂！ Ears, Ears, Ears耳朵朵朵Modern Romance132k WordsCompleted [A sweet comeback story, with sizzling romance in an online game!] Xia Zhixu, a gentle teacher who transforms into a gaming queen! The number-one guild on the server looks down on her? She’ll start her own guild and fight her way to the top! [From newbie to leader, a comeback every step of the way] Kicked out for being a beginner? Not a chance! Drawing on her exam-prep spirit, Xia Zhixu starts her own guild, studies the guides, and vows to rewrite her fate. [She lures Qingyun with her voice, 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is a gentle yet strikingly beautiful woman, but her beauty crumbles the moment she opens her mouth. The male lead is a somewhat cynical but exceptionally polite CEO. It's a sweet romance where they fall in love online through a game and find mutual redemption. You can watch with confidence!

36. 136 恶 After Being Exiled, the Villain's Wicked Wife Finds Her HE 恶毒女配流放后和反派夫君he了 Jin Ersan San今二三三Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Exile + wilderness survival + farming + transmigrate into a book (TV drama) + both virgins, one-on-one sweet romance] Lu Ye, a wilderness survival enthusiast, transmigrates into a hit TV drama she once watched. The drama features a hugely popular villain, Fu Shuangzhi. A man of unmatched talent and strategy, Fu Shuangzhi is falsely accused and exiled along with his entire family. After his exile, he loses every last one of his loved ones. The gentleman once as lovely as jade becomes a vengeful 6.2kReads8.8Score82014d adds

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    This book is so good!

37. 137 好 Twins on the Way: The Aloof Buddha Lord Spoils Her Without Restraint 好孕成双高冷佛爷放肆宠 Jiu Yi九燚Modern Romance600k WordsCompleted The short drama "The Chaste God of a Man Spoils Her Endlessly" ("A Love Beyond Compare") is now streaming [Cold, chaste Buddhist heir who cannot have children ✖ pitiful, unlucky woman blessed with fertility] [Ten-year age gap + wealthy family + CEO + heir to the capital's elite + infertility + sweet romance + chaste Buddhist heir + fertility + both leads have no past relationships + personal growth] Fu Xuanyi is the heir to the Fu family of Kyoto, wielding immense power and known for his ruthles 13.3kReads9.0Score2.2k14d adds

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    💗💗Here's a wave of recommendations for wealthy CEO romance novels~ Mindless, satisfying reads!💗💗 ✨ [Cold, aloof, childless, and abstinent Buddhist monk x Tragic, pregnant, and pitiful girl] Fu Xuan Yi always wears a string of black Buddhist beads, known to all as a ruthless Buddhist monk. Wei Yu Xian, a pitiful girl unloved by her parents, finds a way to spend a night with the Buddhist monk. He claims he has no heir, and Wei Yu Xian, believing everything, is pregnant? The cold, abstinent Buddhist monk willingly falls from his pedestal for her, just to pamper and cherish her every day. ✨ [Cold-hearted, celibate medical tycoon x Cold and alluring heiress Xu] A tug-of-war between adults, a straightforward romance. The female lead's decisive, vengeful, and passionate personality is truly captivating. Everything you could want in this novel is there, making it incredibly addictive. Looking forward to the "wife-chasing" climax, please read on without hesitation! ✨ [A celibate Buddhist monk from a wealthy and powerful family x A pure and innocent flower from a fallen family] A sudden change in fortune brings the sickly beauty Wen Li into Huo Jingyan's lap of luxury. Outsiders say that Miss Wen is incredibly cunning, seducing the Buddhist monk into breaking his vows, unaware that the monk's soul has long since fallen into an abyss, only seeking the young lady's tenderness. He kneels and kowtows three times, twice kneeling and praying at Nanshan Temple, both times for Wen Li.

38. 138 撩 After Flirting with the Wrong Big Shot, She Became the Top Lady of the Capital’s Elite Circle 撩错大佬后，她成京圈第一夫人了 In the Third Spring三春里Modern Romance353k WordsCompleted Fu Guidu, a giant in the medical world, was aloof by nature, like a lofty Buddhist saint. Cold and desireless, no one could drag him down to the mortal world. But Xu Ni refused to believe he was untouchable. She tried every trick in the book to tease him, stirring up trouble late at night in nothing but his white shirt. Fu Guidu simply tugged down the hem of her shirt. “Miss Xu, to me, your body is no different from a patient’s. I don’t see you as a woman.” But later... When Xu Ni was trapped in 22.9kReads9.4Score3.1k14d adds
39. 139 假 The Fake Playboy and the Untouchable Beauty 假纨绔与高岭花 Puffpaw噗爪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Su Qi transmigrated into the body of a good-for-nothing playboy who dressed as a man, with a notorious reputation and a pile of romantic entanglements. Worst of all, she had flirted with the untouchable ice-cold beauty, Xue Jinghan, the imperial chancellor. Forced to take the blame, Su Qi came face to face with Xue Jinghan. Su Qi: “If I told you I'm not Su Qi, would you believe me?” Xue Jinghan: “Hmph.” Xue Jinghan looked down on Su Qi. She was a heartless flirt who left a trail of devastation i 516Reads8.8Score10314d adds

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    I've received many recommendations. I'll share the good news. I'm quite picky about books. Why not give this a try?

40. 140 美 Beautiful, Powerful, and Thriving: Back to Fifteen 美强爽之重回十五岁 Near the Jade Terrace近瑶台Modern Romance359k WordsCompleted [Reborn + Campus + Sweet Romance + Personal Growth] [Hardworking, gentle heroine × aloof top scholar hero] Lin Tong never expected that one fall would send her from age twenty-five back to age fifteen. Since she was here, she decided to make the best of it. To make up for the regrets of her past life, she firmly set two goals: first, to study hard and get into her dream school, Peking University; second, to become beautiful. She never wanted to be the girl who spent more than a decade feeling in 10kReads9.3Score1.1k14d adds

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    Ding dong~ Your Xiaoxue is here to recommend a book! 😘 🦄First book🦄 Campus romance, the female lead is reborn. The male lead is the campus heartthrob, an aloof beauty who falls for the female lead at their first meeting, but respects her choice to confess after the college entrance exam. He's gentle, considerate, and well-mannered. The epilogue shows that even without being reborn, the female lead would still meet the male lead, a mutual love story! 😍

41. 141 公 After My Ex-Boyfriend Acquired the Company 公司被前男友收购以后 Zhi Yu知渔Modern Romance514k WordsCompleted [Lazy, bootlicking heroine + arrogant Capricorn who buys your company when you dump him + workplace romance + sweet pampering = rekindled love] The thing Tong Nian regrets most is making a bet with her best friend during her freshman year to flirt with the aloof campus heartthrob Liao Yuncheng. And somehow, it worked! Her second biggest regret is that a year later, she dumped him in a daze, only to be dragged onto his blacklist. His reason: he had no shortage of ordinary friends. N years later. 17kReads9.4Score2k14d adds
42. 142 影 The Movie Emperor Keeps Trying to Make a Move on Me 影帝他总想对我图谋不轨 An Suiyu安随遇Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted Shen Yi, stage name Wei Long, was an actor of superstar caliber who took the world by storm in the 1970s. But after he disappeared one day, he vanished from history without a trace, as if he had never existed. One day, Rong Qian spotted a photo of herself with Shen Yi, taken more than thirty years ago... This incredible discovery sent her on journey after journey through time, transmigrating into the past to save him! For Rong Qian, only a few days passed between each trip to the past. But for S 35.6kReads9.7Score5.6k14d adds

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    The male lead is gentle and refined; a love that transcends time. [Sending heart]

43. 143 乔 Mr. Qiao's Little Sunshine Is Sweet and Warm 乔先生的小太阳又甜又暖 Shi Yiyuan十一源Modern Romance207k WordsCompleted [1v1, both have no past relationships, sweet romance] (Book 3 in the series) [A detached young gentleman who wants nothing x an optimistic little ray of sunshine] Tang Zhilü grew up in a family of doctors, surrounded by their influence from childhood, and swore to become a doctor who saves lives. After graduating, she was full of passion, but the workplace gradually wore it away. She never imagined that saving lives could be entangled with so many competing interests. Tang Zhilü gave up everythi 1.2kReads9.1Score16314d adds

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    ✨✨The first two books feature gentle and gentlemanly male leads, while the third and fourth books feature aloof and alluring male leads.✨✨First book: A gentle and aloof nobleman 🆚 An optimistic and positive heir to a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners.✨✨Second book: A gentle and gentlemanly, straightforward CEO 🆚 A beautiful and proud wild rose.✨✨Third book: Aloof and alluring vixen 🆚 A domineering and straightforward female demon.

44. 144 生 After Giving Birth, the Cold and Aloof Demon Emperor Begs Me to Stroke His Tail 生崽后，清冷妖皇哭求我摸他尾巴 Big Tangerine, Big Fortune大橘大利Fantastical Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof seductress VS domineering female demon] The female demon Chu Qun was reborn. A thousand years had passed, yet her legends still covered the continent. The Saint of the Pill, the world-destroying Marquis Chu Yi, the sword-forging patriarch... They were all her secret identities! In her previous life, her siblings betrayed her. She was torn apart by chariots, and her soul was sealed beneath the abyss. This time, she returned in triumph, slaying prodigies, killing her enemies, and supp 38.9kReads9.6Score5.5k14d adds
45. 145 我 My Three-Lifetime Romance with the Prime Minister 我与丞相大人的三世情缘 Hard to Tell难叙Ancient Romance107k WordsCompleted I am three inches of snow atop the eaves, and you are a dazzling visitor to the mortal world. In one life, we met by mistake; in two, we missed each other. In a third, might you remember me? I planted willows of longing, and their catkins fill the city. Do you know? —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It fits perfectly, and looks great.

46. 146 穿 After Transmigrating Into a Book, the White Moonlight Male Second Lead Went Mad 穿书后白月光男二疯了 Xiang Xinning向馨宁Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted Everyone loves the domineering male lead, but no one loves the cool, refined second male lead. Mu Luoyao had just finished complaining about this while reading a novel when, sure enough, she found herself inside the book! And now she has to make the second male lead fall for her if she wants to go home in her next life! When she fell for Fu Yunyi, all Mu Luoyao could think was, Go home, go home… When she gave up on Fu Yunyi, all she could think was, Maybe I don't need to go back… A groveling ex 8Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 147 落 Sunset Mountains 落日山脉 Twelve Thirteen十二三Two Male Leads119k WordsCompleted [The original novel of the radio drama of the same name, starring Zhang Fuzheng and Liu Sicen!!!] [Teacher Wei Chi, sent to teach in the countryside VS wanderer Xiao Yanwei] [Dual male leads + premium novel + healing + redemption + rural teaching + literary + mutual devotion + happy ending + devoted love] Before meeting Xiao Yanwei, Wei Chi had never wanted anyone to stay. The place where he lived was the shortest stave in the barrel, the most overlooked corner of China's 9.6 million square kilo 3.6kReads9.6Score69714d adds

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    Come quick!!! The story of Wei Chi, a beacon of light for rural education, and Xiao Yanwei, a wandering artist, unfolds in a remote and forgotten mountain village. Wei Chi is like a lonely guardian of the stars. Then Xiao Yanwei arrives like a nimble breeze, carrying his art supplies and a heart full of poetry. Wei Chi, accustomed to facing poverty and desolation alone, is stirred by Xiao Yanwei's arrival. Their commitment to teaching and their wandering spirit intertwine here. In the simple classroom and amidst the landscape, they find solace and redemption in each other's paintings. From their initial playful banter to the deep-seated love that blossoms in their souls, they journey together. With artistic strokes, they paint a warm and hopeful picture of love, culminating in a happy ending, making their unwavering devotion shine brightly through the years. Recommendation Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟

48. 148 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 69.2kReads9.6Score10.2k14d adds
49. 149 楚 The King of Chu and His Wife's Sweet Daily Life 楚王夫妇互宠日常 Mu Mingfei木明非Ancient Romance673k WordsOngoing A cool, aloof yet pure-hearted young man x a sweet and clever girl [Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Couple + Both Pure, 1v1] Su Yujing, a young lady of a marquis's household forced to live under someone else's roof, dreams of her future self, taken as a concubine by the dissolute and tyrannical Prince Wei and left to die in misery at a side residence! After getting a full preview of her future, Su Yu trembles with fear and turns her attention to Prince Wei's younger brother, who is even you 351Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead appears aloof to outsiders but is incredibly gentle and doting on his wife.

50. 150 本 I Just Wanted to Lie Flat, but Sign-In Rewards Made Me Rich 本想佛系躺平，却靠签到暴富啦 Chao Ci朝祠Modern Romance144k WordsOngoing [Sign-in + making money + lucky charm + everyone’s favorite + educated youth sent to the countryside + stockpiling + effortless victory] Bai Shao was an orphan from a young age, with little experience of family affection. She thought she would live out her life alone, but after falling asleep, she arrived in the 1970s. What was she supposed to do? There wasn’t enough food or warm clothing, and now she had to go down to the countryside and farm? Bai Shao only wanted to lie flat, but she unexpecte 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is gentle and refined.

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