Looking for Realistic Marriage Stories, Nothing Too Far-Fetched or Overly Sweet 求现实婚姻题材，不要太虚。也不用太甜

1. 401 三 At Thirty-Two, I Found a Love That Took Its Time 三十二岁，遇见慢半拍的爱 Huan Universe嬛宇宙Modern Romance122k WordsCompleted [Modern romance]+ [Heartwarming]+ [Everyday life] Synopsis of "At Thirty-Two, I Found a Love That Took Its Time" Betrayed on a rainy night in London, Su Ruowan gives up her dream of becoming an architect and returns to China, wounded and worn. She takes refuge in Wutong Lane, running “Late-Night Reading,” the used bookstore her father left her, and soothing her heart with old books and her cat, Pu'er. When the bookstore faces the threat of redevelopment, she meets Lu Zeyan, an architect who sp 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female protagonist broke up with her ex-boyfriend at age 30 and met the male protagonist at age 32. The male protagonist was divorced, and the two became acquainted because of a book.

2. 402 两 Two Generations of Mothers-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law: Love and Hate in a Chinese Family 两代婆媳：中式家庭的爱恨情长 Wan Xi婉兮Modern Romance549k WordsCompleted Three women, two generations of mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law. The post-1995 generation faces off against the post-1960 generation. Their conflict is both a clash of lifestyles and a collision of beliefs, bringing more than half a century of women’s awakening into sharp focus. Women born in the 1930s are stubbornly set in their ways; those born in the 1960s are half-awake and half-entrenched; while the post-1995 generation wholeheartedly embraces pleasure, putting themselves entirely above 1.3kReads9.6Score178Shelves

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   [Please follow] It's very well written. Marriage is not just a matter between two people, but always involves two families. No one is perfect, and there are always frictions and mutual tolerance between people. It's a book that is very close to life. It describes a series of trivial matters between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, mothers and daughters, and second marriages. These are probably things that ordinary people will experience.

3. 403 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 79.3kReads9.5Score9.4kShelves

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   "Arranged Marriage, Love Later" deserves a 10/10 rating. It follows the protagonist's journey from school to society, with the male lead accompanying him as he grows up. I love this kind of story; it fulfills my own dream. I've watched it at least five times; it's definitely in my top three. [Admiration]

4. 404 如 How to “Kidnap” an Ice-Cold Dreamboat with a Cup of Milk Tea 如何用一杯奶茶，“绑架”禁欲系男神？ Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭14k WordsCompleted How Do You “Kidnap” an Abstinent Heartthrob with a Cup of Milk Tea? 1Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 405 爱 Love and Hate Are Equally Guilty 爱与恨同罪 San Bao'er叁宝儿Modern Romance411k WordsCompleted He is a cold, proud CEO, high above everyone else. She is a newly hired employee with no status or influence. Their paths should never have crossed, but when he lends her a helping hand, their lives become intertwined. Everyone thinks theirs is a marriage of convenience, until the moment they divorce and he realizes just how deeply he has fallen. The only thing worse is that he may have hurt her so much that someone else already lives in her heart… Even love, like hatred, can be a sin… 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is so good! The author's writing is superb; it reminds me of the works of authors I used to follow. The male lead is actually incredibly devoted, but there are some misunderstandings and melodramatic twists, haha, but I love this bittersweet kind of story. And, cough cough, it's a little bit 18+.

6. 406 春 Love Blossoms on a Spring Night 春夜喜你 Crushed Red Bean碎红豆Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Traditional-style singer Jiang Shiyi shot to fame, captivating fans with his melodious, graceful opera-style singing. Just as he was enjoying both fame and fortune, traditional Peking opera fans criticized him: “Neither one thing nor the other. You’re insulting our national treasure.” Then one day, Fu Yanqing, the Peking opera world’s resident heartthrob, sang an opera-style passage in one of Jiang Shiyi’s traditional-style songs. The devotees on both sides immediately started attacking each oth 65Reads5.3Score—Shelves

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   Both of these books feature ordinary male protagonists, not domineering CEOs. The second book's male protagonist's profession is mentioned in the title, but the first book's male protagonist's profession is truly, truly unique!

7. 407 第 The Third-Encounter Rule 第三次偶遇法则 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭9k WordsCompleted The Rule of the Third Chance Encounter —Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 408 她 She Is Her Country 她是她的国 Wan Yan Shu晚砚抒Modern Romance209k WordsOngoing Thirty-four, divorced, raising two kids. Is her life over? Lin Xiao discovered that on the day she gave birth to her second child, her husband spent 428 yuan at a music restaurant. She didn’t cry or make a scene. She gathered evidence and filed for divorce. The divorce came through on the winter solstice, the coldest day of the year. But she said, “I can make it on my own.” After retiring, her mother-in-law, Li Xiufen, came to help. A map of China that had hung on the wall for twenty years ha —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I have three best friends. One is divorced with a child, one is a staunch non-marriage advocate, and one is driven to the brink of collapse by pressure to get married. The four of us, four different ways of living. There's no right or wrong. It's just about saying "I'm here" when the other person can't take it anymore.

9. 409 我 I Became My Ex's Mother-in-Law 我给前任当丈母娘 August Witch八月女巫Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The short drama adapted from this novel, Uncle, I Just Want to Get You on the Cheap, is now streaming on Hongguo. Starring Yu Long and Yang Mie Mie. [Older man romance + sweet everyday love story + wealthy CEO + lighthearted comedy + no angst, no doormat heroine + no affair + no replacement] I showed up dressed to the nines at my ex-boyfriend's engagement party. He thought I was there to make a scene, but I smiled kindly and said, “We're all family now, so don't be so formal. Just call me Auntie 13.6kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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   It's been a long time since I've been so engrossed in a book. The writing is so smooth that you forget about the word count, and the humor is perfectly interspersed, preventing any sense of fatigue. The romance is delicately written, sweet with a touch of warmth, the plot is fast-paced, and the ending is satisfying. I want to keep reading even after I've finished.

10. 410 先 Love After Marriage, Day After Day 先婚后爱朝朝暮暮 North Half River北半川Modern Romance615k WordsCompleted Marriage Before Love, Sweet Romance After breaking up with her boyfriend of four years, Zhang Tong turned around and got involved with Qin Chuan. At first, she was only looking to have some fun and get back at her ex. Who knew she'd take things too far and get pregnant! After getting pregnant, Zhang Tong somehow ended up marrying Qin Chuan. Then she followed him to live in the countryside, only to discover that it was nothing like the pastoral life she'd dreamed of. There was endless farmwork! T 130Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is absolutely realistic, very realistic!

11. 411 萌 Mengsu, My Future Son with the Movie Emperor Has Transmigrated 萌酥，我和影帝未来的儿子穿越了 Xian Mi仙米Modern Romance201k WordsCompleted At this time, Lu Huaizhan was a young actor who had just won the Best Actor award at the Qingxiang Awards. Gu Beixing was a cash-strapped college senior, frazzled from the job hunt. One day, a little boy crawled out of the wardrobe in Lu Huaizhan's home. He looked almost exactly like Lu Huaizhan had in the childhood photos. Lu Huaizhan also spotted on the child's wrist the life-locking bracelet he had worn as a boy. He knew this was no small matter. On her way to a job interview, Gu Beixing was 111Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Synopsis: The male lead is a movie star, the female lead is a senior college student, and their son travels from the future.

12. 412 冲 Let's Go, Captain! 冲啊，我的机长大人 Ban Jieyu班婕妤Modern Romance856k WordsCompleted Gong Xue thought there was no home in this world that could ever be hers, until Wen Zhengrong appeared. Before Gong Xue had even considered becoming Wen Zhengrong's wife, he had spoiled her for ten whole years. He said, “For ten years, you've called me Captain Wen, you've called me Lord Wen. Do you know what I've wanted to hear most?” Later, he said, “Xiaoxue, if we don't fall in love soon, I'll be old.” So she became his wife. But just one year after they married, she handed him a divorce agree 3Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 413 顶 The Top-Tier Movie Star Is Kneeling on the Washboard 顶流影帝他跪搓衣板了 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted The Top-Tier Star Best Actor Got Down on His Knees to Scrub the Floor 1Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 414 冷 The Cold-Faced Officer's White Moonlight 冷面军官的白月光 Bai Zhe白柘Modern Romance98k WordsOngoing That night, they sat on the steps outside the photography studio, eating wontons. The July heat in Shanghai was stifling as a steamer, and cicadas poured their cries from the plane trees’ canopies, spreading them across the ground. Shen Zhi prodded a wonton with her chopsticks, then suddenly asked, “How did you get by during those two years in Yemen?” 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Based on a true story, this is a love story of people born in the 1980s. The entire text is realistic, with an artistic flair, a slow-burn style, perfect for a cup of tea and an afternoon. Don't rush the plot; read it at your own pace.

15. 415 野 Off the Beaten Path 野路子 Yuan Yu袁语Modern Romance800k WordsCompleted Zheng Sinan said she was deeply grateful to live in this era. The tide of reform had swept away the fate that meant girls were unwelcome from the moment they were born. If she wanted to, she could earn money and get an education. Her future was no longer bound to the path laid out by the previous generation. She dared to dream big, and she could earn money by the stack. What difference was there between men and women? Everyone was making their way in this society. You had your sense of superiori 174Reads—Score108Shelves

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    Neither book features rebirth, time travel, or any cheat codes! The first book mainly tells the entrepreneurial stories of several women, very realistically. The female protagonist starts from nothing, relentlessly striving and seizing every opportunity, even creating them where none exist! Success truly follows a predictable path! Romance and marriage are just embellishments! 😂 The second book features a rather scummy female protagonist with many ex-boyfriends. She and this ex-boyfriend meet again at a traffic stop; he's a police officer, and she's a traffic gambler!

16. 416 昼 Jade by Day, Heng by Night 昼如玉，夜如珩 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted Jade by Day, Heng by Night 9Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 417 0 Chronicles of 2006 06纪事 Many Little Fish许多小鱼Modern Romance75k WordsCompleted Liu Jun retires from the military and returns to his hometown, where he takes a leadership position in a remote place. How will he handle the harsh conditions, an arrogant deputy who thinks too highly of himself, an old hand who knows how to game the system, and a shameless troublemaker? 373Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    The ratings aren't high, but the writing is superb and surreal.

18. 418 眉 Meimei 眉眉 The Mage Who Loves Mangoes爱吃芒果的法师Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted [Second-chance romance; realistic; nightclub owner x cool, celibate detective; the heroine isn't a virgin, the hero is; the heroine is a genuine player who used the hero and broke his heart; she pursues him, so skip this if that bothers you; also skip if you hold the heroine to high moral standards. The author is firmly on the heroine's side. Happy ending.] Jiang Meier owns an entertainment club. After the Public Security Bureau shut it down for prostitution, she was left with unpaid wages for h 1kReads8.7Score111Shelves
19. 419 卷 The Wicked Woman Who Ran Off with the Money and a Baby on the Way 卷款带球跑的坏女人 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭12k WordsCompleted The Wicked Woman Who Ran Off with the Money and a Baby on the Way —Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 420 病 The Yandere Villain Acts Sweet, Then Steals My Money, Body, and Heart 病娇反派装乖，骗钱骗身还骗心 Yun Yan云砚Modern Romance553k WordsCompleted [One-on-One, Both Leads Pure + Truly Unhinged Villainous Male Lead + Chatty, Sharp-Tongued Female Lead] Shen Nuo transmigrated into a book. The good news was that she had become the domineering CEO's younger sister. The bad news: because they were fighting over the family fortune, her brother now wanted to beat her to death. Afraid to go home, she hid in a bar, where she met a man whose looks and figure were exactly to her taste. Unfortunately, he didn't seem satisfied with the price she offered 8.7kReads9.1Score932Shelves

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    The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of the male protagonist's sister, suffering from amnesia. She can only feign amnesia and desperately cling to her brother's coattails! But who would have thought that the man she happens to take in would turn out to be the main villain of this book?! [Laughing and crying emojis] ...

21. 421 7 Tales from 1976 76旧事 Many Little Fish许多小鱼Modern Romance118k WordsCompleted Amid the beliefs Yao Yuanqing formed in his youth and the ups and downs of his circumstances, the long years slowly forged him into a guiding light. Sun Qianyun’s candid, passionate approach to life filled him with admiration, envy, and affection, but all he could do was secretly wonder: Why couldn’t you have been born thirty years earlier? If anyone posts abusive comments about Qianyun, I’ll hide this book again. You may discuss her personality and character rationally in light of the era and h 792Reads8.8Score103Shelves
22. 422 田 A Little Tale from the Fields 田间小传 Yan Zhige言止戈Modern Romance101k WordsCompleted After turning 30, I take the whole village into farming! “What does it mean to like someone?” “Being afraid of losing them, I guess.” Hu Tian and I share sweet, heart-fluttering moments, and the sweetness is off the charts. The joys and sorrows of a big family, and the rebirth and transformation of a village. I am the witness, the guide, and the pioneer. This is a feel-good story with a strong female lead. Sweet from beginning to end, with an imagination that runs wild. 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book deals with very ordinary marriage and relationships, and the writing is excellent.

23. 423 离 My Ex-Husband Is Irresistible After Our Divorce 离婚后我的前夫真香了 Wusu Bubble Rice Cracker乌苏泡仙贝Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Rose Crossing the Moon launches on November 14] [The ex-chases-wife-to-the-crematorium trope, not the typical kind; reuniting after a breakup] [Cool, aloof, rational beauty with a warm heart * A big, awkward puppy who says one thing and means another, but is willing to change] "His rose garden remained a desolate wasteland." "If love were a field of study, you would be my one and only lifelong subject." After five years of marriage, Bai Luo'an left Huo Ling a folder. Inside 15.8kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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    This book perfectly matches your requirements! A touch of angst is just right, the female lead has strong moral values, the male lead pursues her relentlessly without being hated, and the author's writing is superb.

24. 424 闪 After Our Whirlwind Wedding, My Husband and I Slept in Separate Rooms for Six Months 闪婚后，老公和我分房睡了半年 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Modern Romance11k WordsCompleted After Our Flash Marriage, My Husband and I Slept in Separate Rooms for Half a Year 222Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These are all realistic romance novels, about 70% sweet.

25. 425 三 The Itch of Thirty 三十之痒 Night Snow on the Towering Ship楼船夜雪Urban579k WordsCompleted An elite wife carefully devises a “second-child plan” for her ordinary husband. But when the man painstakingly uncovers the whole truth, he decides to give them three keys to revenge! This story is entirely fictional and has nothing to do with the author. Readers are earnestly asked not to draw comparisons with real people! 661Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    Is marriage a grave or a paradise?

26. 426 实 After the Intern Was Thrust into the Role, the Boss Begged Me on His Knees to Take Over 实习生赶鸭子上架后，老板哭着跪求我上位 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭7k WordsCompleted After the Intern Was Thrown in at the Deep End, the Boss Wept and Begged Me to Take Over 110Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 427 余 With You by My Side, I Can’t Wait for the Rest of My Life 余生有你，不胜期待 Zhan Jingshu战静姝Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [Gentle fairy-like teacher vs. straight-laced, scheming programmer] [Age gap + marriage before love + sweet romance + mutual devotion] [Synopsis] Tian Cheng is a gentle Cancer who loves Hanfu and values family. Wei Jiajun’s first impression of her was that he was a gentleman and a serious technical genius. Wei Jiajun is a scheming Scorpio and a straight-laced man. Tian Cheng has always seemed like a fairy to him. Tian Cheng asked Wei Jiajun, “Would you be willing to get married? The kind where w 10Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    It has to be this one. No domineering CEO, no rich girl's rise to power, just a programmer and a female teacher.

28. 428 不 Don't Want to Work Overtime? Then Get Out! I Did, So Why Is My Boss Begging Me to Come Back? 不加班就滚？真滚了，老板又跪下来求我干什么？ Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭10k WordsCompleted “If You Won't Work Overtime, Then Get Lost!” I Really Left, So Why Is the Boss Kneeling and Begging Me to Come Back? 129Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 429 愿 May You Find Your Way to Gentle Waters 愿君行至清浅处 Like Gold, Like Tin如金如锡Modern Romance155k WordsCompleted After breaking free from my scumbag husband and keeping the child while leaving the father behind, I met her... 90% of this novel is based on real life. Having grown up amid her parents' chaotic marriage, Yu Qing learned early on that love was nothing but an illusion, like flowers reflected in a mirror or the moon in water. Her twin sister, Yu Chu, was the only one who shared her life, like another shadow by her side. At thirty, while navigating the hectic, demanding world of consulting, Yu Qi —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The plots are all very realistic, some are cruel, but they all have happy endings.

30. 430 我 Let Me Build You a Home 我来给你装个家 La Jiu Yun腊玖雲Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted Who would lose the house they worked so hard to earn just because they fell in love? Jiang Ning. Who would scrimp on everything, from food and clothes to housing and travel, just because they fell in love? Yang Wu. They were both willing to do it for each other. The road may have been hard, but together they were always happy. In the end, they found a home and a life together, sharing three meals a day through all four seasons. 1.5kReads9.4Score146Shelves

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    They are both down-to-earth types who live simple, honest lives. They don't come from wealthy families or have any special advantages, but they have a gentle, enduring warmth.

31. 431 金 Fireworks for the Goldfish 金鱼的烟花 Western Pagoda西浮屠Modern Romance511k WordsCompleted A companion story to Half-Ripe [Humble orphan girl] x [Wealthy second-generation heir with a hidden military past] Sheng Xueyang, also known as Panpan, opened a goldfish shop. Gao Ting had only visited three times when she fell in love with him. She thought he was just like her, scraping by at the bottom of society and relying on each other to get by. But it turned out he drove a million-yuan car and owned a factory spanning 3,000 square meters. The moment she found out, he shattered her dignity 13.4kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves
32. 432 迟 Better Late Than Never. There's Still a Long Road Ahead 迟到但无妨，来日且方长 La Jiu Yun腊玖雲Modern Romance377k WordsCompleted Chu Mingxi thinks of herself as a piece of charcoal and Li Cheng as a spark. Only when she meets Li Cheng does she grow warm and begin to shine. She was late to their promise, but in the days ahead, she’ll make a living from the simple pleasures of life and find love through poetry. She once thought beauty lay in partings and reunions, but in the end, even life’s everyday necessities are poetry. 500Reads9.4Score—Shelves
33. 433 婚 Just a Marriage 婚姻而已 Xu Xiaomi徐小米Modern Romance177k WordsCompleted Entering marriage takes courage; making it work takes wisdom. This story follows the different experiences and futures of the three Yang sisters in their marriages, and how they come to their senses and grow with the help of Lin Zimo, their sister-in-law from their maiden home. 855Reads6.6Score116Shelves

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    "Just Marriage" is a realistic portrayal of marriage, revealing its harsh realities and true nature. You'll discover that every marriage choice has its problems, and learning how to manage it is crucial.

34. 434 离 The Men I Met After My Divorce 离婚后，我遇到的男人们 Ink-Wash Creek水墨小溪Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted We had known each other for 26 years and been married for 20. We went from having nothing to building an estate worth tens of millions, and from being alone to having a son and a daughter. To outsiders, our marriage looked enviably perfect. At last, after all my years of waiting, it came to a happy ending. At last, I’m divorced and completely free. Now I can observe the men around me as an outsider. Men come in all kinds. There’s a type for everyone. This is my new book. If you happen to come ac 650Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    They are all adapted from real stories.

35. 435 凤 The Phoenix Woman Marries a Phoenix Man 凤凰女嫁给凤凰男 Ink-Wash Creek水墨小溪Modern Romance280k WordsCompleted This is an inspirational story about Yan Yan and Liang Liang, two top students who make their way from the countryside to Beijing. Through their own hard work, they put down roots there, buy a home and a car, and raise a family. Their journey is filled with hardships and laughter, as they keep facing new challenges and growing along the way. 281Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 436 现 The Modern Marriage Wars 现代婚姻战争 Tired Bird in the Clouds云中倦鸟Modern Romance53k WordsOngoing In truth, every lie in life leaves clues! Betrayal or being used! Just when I thought life would carry on quietly and peacefully, I discovered that my seemingly honest, dependable husband was still tangled up with his first love! The truth was far more devastating than I could ever have imagined. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's very realistic, full of the helplessness and contradictions of real-life marriages!

37. 437 雨 Hand in Hand Through the Rain 雨恒执手 Little Stream, Flowing Gently小溪淼淼450k WordsCompleted Bai Yuwei married a husband who insisted on splitting every bill and was extremely stingy. She had married him out of desperation, with no other choice. Shao Boheng never expected to marry a wife who had nothing but her looks. He hated women like that, women with no brains. He must have been out of his mind back then. 178Reads8.0Score112Shelves

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    They're all quite realistic.

38. 438 吾 Where My Heart Finds Peace, the Phoenix Jade Awaits 吾心安处凤凰珏 Half-Moon River半月河Ancient Romance387k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, palace intrigue, deep romance, transformation without rebirth, major twists] Yue was once an ancient nation of powerful aristocrats, but now it has fallen into decline, reduced to preserving the royal family's dignity by marrying its princesses off to foreign powers. Peiyun, once a carefree princess of Yue, suddenly loses her elder sister and younger brother to murder, and her mother dies unexpectedly of illness. Clinging to her dream of marrying a wandering swordsman, she ha 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a purely historical romance novel, without reincarnation, clichés, or time travel. It's neither too sweet nor too angsty, hence its lack of popularity. The entire story is based on Mencius's philosophy of "the people are more important than the ruler," a theme revealed through the legendary treasure, the Heavenly Phoenix. The female lead is a princess of a weak (later conquered) kingdom, while the male lead is a prince of a powerful one. Their story follows their love at first sight, their growing affection over time, and their eventual retirement after achieving fame and success.

39. 439 妹 My Sister Stole My Identity, Not Knowing She Was Marrying the General Who Died in Battle in My Place 妹妹抢我身份，却不知是替我嫁给战死的将军 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance12k WordsCompleted My younger sister stole my identity, never knowing she was taking my place in marrying a general who would die in battle. 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
40. 440 露 Dew at Dawn 露水逢朝 Little Stream, Flowing Gently小溪淼淼Modern Romance182k WordsCompleted Love After Marriage. Most people marry someone they already know, but Liu Xiaoyu, angry with her family and fed up with her parents' preference for sons, married a man she'd met only a few hours earlier on a blind date. It was a bold move. Wasn't she afraid of marrying the wrong person and getting sold off? She figured that if he ever laid a hand on her, she'd leave and file for divorce at once. But in time, the two of them built a happy and thriving life together. 83Reads8.1Score—Shelves
41. 441 离 After My Divorce, I Become My Boss’s Favorite 离婚后我成了上司掌心宠 Ink-Wash Creek水墨小溪Modern Romance129k WordsCompleted The heroine, Song Mei, and her husband, Chen Yu, were college classmates. They dated for four years and got married as soon as they graduated. So that Song Mei could have a child sooner, she never took a job. Two years later, her husband decided to marry his first love and resolutely divorced Song Mei. After the divorce, Song Mei crossed paths with Gao Jun by chance, and her fate changed completely. Born into a privileged family, Gao Jun initially looked down on the unremarkable Song Mei. But af 6.3kReads—Score110Shelves
42. 442 人 Middle Age 人到中年 Cute Uncle Lao Yang萌大叔老杨Urban1.7M WordsCompleted (This book once topped the charts with 2.2 million readers. Recommended for adults aged 25 and over.) Middle age, an unfaithful wife, a career in the doldrums... How can he rise again and escape life's predicament? 1.9kReads8.5Score156Shelves

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    It's good-looking, fuels my personal desires, and is exciting! [Laughing and crying emojis]

43. 443 女 A Woman’s Married Life 女人的婚姻生活 Glorious Beauty荣华伊人Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted This story follows three women through the joys and sorrows of married life. Huang Zijun, Hua Rumi, and Rong Shanshan are close friends, and each has a family of her own. As the saying goes, every household has its own troubles… 5.4kReads9.1Score544Shelves

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    "Women's Married Life" tells the story of three best friends and their joys and sorrows in marriage. Huang Zijun, Rong Shanshan, and Hua Rumi are three close friends. One day, Huang Zijun suddenly receives a phone call from a strange woman who tells her she is pregnant with her husband's child... Rong Shanshan and her husband were originally a couple who planned to stay childless forever, but after attending a funeral, her husband completely changed his mind about being childless, and his journey to have a child in middle age became extremely difficult... Hua Rumi was originally a wealthy socialite, but one day, she suddenly discovered a shocking secret, and from then on, her fate changed dramatically...

44. 444 树 Little Seedling Beneath the Shade 树荫下的小禾苗 La Jiu Yun腊玖雲Modern Romance285k WordsCompleted Miao Yihe loses part of her memory in a car accident, including memories of her high school deskmate, who always looked out for her. But the connection between two people never really goes away. After all the twists and turns, they meet again. Lin Mingyue says he's the shade beneath a vast forest; Miao Yihe says she's a little seedling striving to grow. It was all meant to be. Lin Mingyue cherishes his little seedling, and she loves and supports herself too. They don't ask for much: a cozy littl 166Reads9.4Score—Shelves
45. 445 矛 Conflict and Choice 矛盾与抉择 Ink-Wash Creek水墨小溪Modern Romance151k WordsCompleted Leng Yan was an attractive, capable, energetic woman with a master’s degree. Thanks to her looks and abilities, she became the office director at the Commercial Bureau of District X before she turned forty. By chance, she met Gao Jian, a fitness trainer. Over time, a special bond developed between them. One day, her husband, Li Mo, learned of their intimacy, and their marriage of many years came to an end. Just then, Leng Yan’s career was beset by one crisis after another, leaving her barely abl 358Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 446 生 A Song of Life's Sorrows 生命悲歌 Fate Be Like This缘来灬如此Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Human nature + family + first person + male and female audiences] (Adapted into an audio drama with real voice actors; a motion comic is in production and coming soon.) Fate is never set in advance, yet it always pushes people toward unknown wilderness when they least expect it. The Ballad of Life uses simple, heartfelt storytelling to unfold a journey through hardship, perseverance, and struggle, revealing the most moving strength found in an ordinary life. There are no earth-shattering legend 10.4kReads9.2Score886Shelves
47. 447 权 Power and Ambition in the Underworld: The Road to a Comeback 权欲江湖：逆袭之路 Brother Jianghu江湖望哥Urban1.1M WordsCompleted He Yu Hui started out as nothing more than a humble doctor. What opportunities did he encounter? What did he do? How much did he accomplish for the people? How high did he rise in government? What kind of story did he live as a man? This heartfelt work will show you one man’s path to growth and the rise of an honest official! [Grounded + Beauty + Political Career + Smart Protagonist] The early chapters are a bit cautious, but the later ones are incredibly satisfying. A must-read gem from Tomato 29Reads8.5Score—Shelves
48. 448 木 A Hibiscus Love Story 木槿之恋 Water Leaves No Trace水不留痕Modern Romance221k WordsCompleted The tangled loves and hatreds of three couples: Mu Jin and Zhang Chaoyang, Wen Qiongfang and Lin Shiyuan, and Fang Yuan and Peng Guangyuan. How long can love last? What holds a family together? Love, marriage, family, and money intertwine in an intense tangle of feelings and desire. Who is right? Who is wrong? Fate lends a hand in everything, yet every choice is our own… There are no perfectly faithful couples here, only human nature. 24.4kReads9.3Score2.9kShelves

    Reader note

    This author's articles, which explore marriage, human nature, and life in a very realistic way, are suitable for middle-aged women with some life experience.

49. 449 改 One Hundred Ways to Fix a Suffocating Marriage 改造窒息婚姻的一百种方法 The Long Family's Eldest Daughter龙家大小姐Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Game + System + realistic marital issues + reforming all kinds of scumbag husbands + one-on-one romance + wise people don’t fall in love] [A story for every woman about to get married, in love, already married, divorced, or without a boyfriend.] [Six chapters updated daily. Twelve story arcs completed, with more to come.] Shi Xin went on 99 blind dates without managing to get married. Then she was forced to accept a game that tasked her with reforming scumbag husbands. From then on, she set out 1.7kReads8.7Score142Shelves

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    The diversity of scumbags!

50. 450 渗 Love by Infiltration 渗透式爱情 Cong Yuanyuan丛圆圆Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted A troublemaker who seems tough but is soft inside × a younger, scheming man who always cleans up after her Mature adults pushing each other to the limit | Love at first sight, bold flirting, and ambiguous sparks | Dark humor and two crazies falling in love [Playing the fool to catch the tiger, a younger man taming a playboy, and a woman completely under her husband’s thumb] From love at first sight to a love that runs deep: an oddball paired with a lunatic, falling harder with every passing day. 5.6kReads8.5Score461Shelves

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    This is both real and hilarious.

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