Strong Male and Female Leads, Business World, High Intelligence, Modern Novels With Powerful Backgrounds 男强女强，商圈，高智商，有背景的现代小说

1. 51 宝 Be Good, Baby, I'll Give In. Proud Lord Sheng Falls for Me 宝贝乖我服软，傲娇盛爷沦陷了 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The print edition of Delayed Heartbeats is now available. You can buy it at the Little Tomato Books flagship store!] Rumor has it that Sheng Shi is hot-tempered and ruthless. His elders hope marriage will change him and make him more mild-mannered. When Sheng Shi first met Yu Weiyi, he laid down three rules: “Don't follow me. Don't tell anyone about our relationship. Don't interfere in my personal affairs.” Later, Sheng Shi introduced her to everyone he met: “This is Yu Weiyi, my wife.” Later s 30.1kReads9.5Score4.2k14d adds

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   The first book features a male and female protagonist with high IQs, while the second book features two equally matched male and female protagonists who are both CEOs in the business world.

2. 52 吾 My Beloved Yun Fu 吾爱云扶 Chanting吟唱Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted [Beijing's Elite × A Peerless Beauty] Yun Fu: cool and distant as the clouds, calm as a breeze. There's a legend in the history department at Beijing University: Professor Yun Fu is just like her name, cool and distant as the clouds, calm as a breeze. She looks as if she doesn't belong in this era, so beautiful she seems to have stepped out of an old painting. But no one knows that this young professor, seemingly untouched by the world, has a secret identity. She's like an elegantly bound old bo 17.2kReads8.4Score2.1k14d adds
3. 53 渊 Ode to Yuanyang: The Regent’s Wife, Favored by Heaven’s Way 渊央赋：摄政王的天道妻 Chanting吟唱Ancient Romance344k WordsCompleted Ning Yang carried the treasures from ninety-eight lifetimes into her final life, all she had to do was survive her tribulation and become a god. Then she saw Prince Regent Xie Jiuyuan for the first time and promptly forgot her own name. That face, those eyes, that waist, she pinned him to the bed and kissed him. The second time they met, she pinned him against a carriage and kissed him again. Xie Jiuyuan, the ruthless “Nine Thousand Years” of the imperial court, was so terrifying that not a 5.7kReads6.6Score99314d adds
4. 54 怎 How Could Anyone Resist His Flirting? 怎敌他偏撩 Dai in Her Boudoir呆字闺中Modern Romance460k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication and awaiting release] [Unrequited love + devoted to each other + bold flirting and subtle advances + intense romantic tension + seizing the opportunity to take his place] [Elegant, roguish heir to a wealthy family VS aloof, gorgeous enchantress] Also known as "Swaying on the Pillow" Lin Shutong was abruptly dumped by her first love of eight years. In front of everyone in their circle, she asked her ex, “Are you sure you want to break up with me?” He gave her a firm two-wo 71.9kReads9.4Score9.4k14d adds
5. 55 势 A Marriage of Equals 势均婚敌 Xiao Erduo Tutu晓耳朵图图Modern Romance233k WordsOngoing [Two equally formidable leads, married first and fell in love later, long-planned romance, both pure, intertwined with campus life] Wen Ying and Lu Yishu are married. They were once deskmates, the top two students in their grade at Elite High School, and alumni and outstanding graduates of Jinghua University. Now they’ve paired off with each other and begun a secret married life. Because of her mother’s insistence, Wen Ying feels she has no choice. Fine, she’ll get married. After all, this sworn 435Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Both are exceptionally strong, with the male lead being stronger than the female lead. From their school days and exams, the male lead was always outshone by the female lead.

6. 56 诱 Lure Her into the Wild 诱她赴野 Weaving a Cocoon织茧Modern Romance172k WordsCompleted [Capital's Young Master vs. Capital's Heiress] [Sly, wild, and hard-to-approach young master vs. dazzling, bold, and charming heiress] [Slowly drawing her in vs. boldly approaching him] Qi Yuye spent six years abroad. He returned quietly, yet remained the young master no one in the capital dared to provoke. Nan Yun Zhao grew up overseas with her maternal grandparents. Two years after returning to China, influenced by Western ideas, she had become known in their circle for her high standards and 13.8kReads9.1Score1.6k14d adds
7. 57 白 The White Rabbit and the Tough Guys 白兔与狠角色们 Alice Who Fell Down the Rabbit Hole掉进兔子洞的爱丽丝Modern Romance206k WordsOngoing [Well-Read Literary Girl vs. Ruthless Street-Wolf King] [Gangsters + 1990s Road Adventure + Everyone's Darling + Female Growth + Exotic Flavor] Evelyn has endured more than a decade of psychological torture at the hands of her family. She thought she'd finally escaped. But even in death, her father wants to drag her down with him. Creditors from two continents gather at the funeral: the Sicilian Mafia blocks the entrance, while the Medellin Cartel from South America takes over the church. Everyo 754Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Highly recommend this ensemble piece! Each character has a distinct personality, from the ruthless wolf king to a group of tough guys, all surrounding a clever and resilient literary girl. The road trip adventure is high-energy from start to finish.

8. 58 你 You Call Someone You Share a Bed With Your Archrival? 你管睡一个被窝的人叫死对头？ The May Sea五月的海Modern Romance526k WordsCompleted [Glamorous, Bold, Top-Tier Star × The Rebellious King of the Music Scene] Jiang Li is a stunning beauty with striking features, a slim waist, and long legs. She's one of the hottest actresses in the entertainment industry, with top-tier looks. Shang Chi, the second son of the Shang family, is carefree and irreverent. From the moment he debuted, he shone brightly. He could have coasted on his looks, but instead relied on his talent, and before he knew it, he'd become a top-tier star. - Everyone i 13.9kReads9.4Score1.9k14d adds
9. 59 惊 What a Shock! After a Blind Date, My Secret Crush Lured Me into a Whirlwind Marriage 惊！相亲后暗恋对象引诱我闪婚了 Shu Nian Is Susu舒念是苏苏Modern Romance632k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof laboratory technician heroine x roguishly handsome firefighter hero, secret crush + sweet romance + healing + personal growth + reunion after years apart + mutual devotion] Xu Jialan might never forget that hot, bitter afternoon when she ran straight into Shen Xichuan and got a can of ice-cold cola from him. It was the only sweetness she tasted that day. Later, that little bit of sweetness helped her through many difficult times. When they met again, they turned out to be each other 2kReads9.3Score24314d adds

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   The first book features two elite male and female protagonists.

10. 60 诱 Tempting Kisses With a Wild Rose: The Lovesick Tycoon Can't Get Enough of Me 诱吻野玫瑰，病娇大佬黏我上瘾 Pineapple Year菠萝年Modern Romance416k WordsCompleted [Mad, wicked prince VS cool, seductive heiress with a wild heart] Zhou Jinyue will always be behind Qiao Ling: a hidden blade in the dark, a ghost in the sunlight. He goes mad for her and is obedient for her. He lives his entire life for two words: Qiao Ling Between adults, forget the undercurrents of ambiguous flirtation. Give me only waves of surging lust. 5.3kReads9.2Score53614d adds
11. 61 豪 The Wealthy Couple Goes Viral Thanks to a Divorce Reality Show 豪门夫妇靠离婚综艺爆火 Lu Mi鹿弥Modern Romance476k WordsCompleted Wen Muran was mired in scandal after a famous actress smeared her, spreading rumors everywhere that Wen Muran was the other woman who broke up someone’s marriage. One day, they ran into each other on the red carpet. Wen Muran went straight for the jugular: “Only dung beetles think poop is a treasure. If you love rolling in filth, go roll around in it yourself. Don’t come here to disgust me. I’m married. I’ve seen the very best, and I wouldn’t look twice at maggots in a sewer.” The actress had po 3.1kReads8.9Score27614d adds
12. 62 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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    "The Powerful Man Bows Down to the Innocent Girl" - Accustomed to the domineering nature of those in power, the contrast of this character humbling herself for her lost lover is absolutely stunning. #StrongStrongTug #CEORomance

13. 63 为 She Made Him Break His Vows! After Marriage, the Obsessive Huo Spoils Her 为她破戒！婚后偏执霍总他掐腰宠 A Piece of Sticky Rice Cake一块糖粘糕Modern Romance561k WordsCompleted A cool, radiant little fox of an oil painter X a sinister, obsessive, unhinged CEO [Mutual redemption + all-consuming devotion + sweet married life + doted on by everyone later + not a strong female lead] When Tang Suwan felt Huo Shichuan kiss her fingertips, she never imagined that this domineering, obsessive man could be the pitiful, wounded boy she'd known in town. She thought it was just a case of love at first sight based on looks. Only after she died and watched Huo Shichuan avenge her d 6.6kReads9.4Score71814d adds
14. 64 暗 Desire Stirs, Autumn Hues Blur 暗情涌动秋色难分 Leafy Boughs 1枝叶扶疏125k WordsCompleted Dark Desires Stir as Autumn Colors Blur 41Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Although it's a short story, it's very good; it's a story about a strong older sister and younger brother!

15. 65 野 Savage Domination 野蛮压制 Yun Zijin妘子衿Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof designer x gloomy, sensitive financier] [Flirtatious pursuit + forced romance + sexual tension + both leads’ firsts + obsessive love] Wen Huan has set her sights on a prey everyone in the capital looks up to. Lou Jingyan, head of a top luxury family empire, is breathtakingly handsome, cold, and abstinent. He has relied on a wheelchair and cane for years. She assumed he’d be a difficult man to win over, and had braced herself for the challenge. Then, amid the chaos, the dignified man 11.8kReads9.2Score1.5k14d adds
16. 66 总 The CEO Can’t Keep His Young Wife in Line Anymore 总裁镇不住少奶奶了 Jiu Ling九棂Modern Romance2.3M WordsCompleted When Chu Mian was picked up from the slums by the powerful CEO Li, she had nothing. Later, he pampered her to the heavens. “That Chu Mian? She’s a foundling, and she looks so poor.” The speaker then ran into Chu Mian signing dozens of property agreements, nodding off as she went. “That Chu Mian? She has no connections. I don’t know what she’s so smug about.” The speaker then saw Li Tianque, the tycoon at the top of A Nation’s financial world, publicly announce that they were married. “That Chu M 44.7kReads9.4Score5.9k14d adds

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    The female lead is a ray of light for the male lead. Both of them grew up in darkness, essentially two pitiful souls finding warmth in each other. However, the story is also intertwined with national affairs, causing them considerable hardship. Ultimately, it's a story of two people who didn't understand love, stumbling and bumping along before finally falling in love.

17. 67 佔 Possessing Jiang Xi 佔有姜西 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance4.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Sweet Romance + Two Strong Leads + PDA-Filled Romance + Mutual Devotion] A job interview at a bar leads two people with nothing in common to meet for the first time. One is a private tutor, the other a cold-faced King of Hell. One does the flirting, the other does the pampering. Later, no one could have guessed that the elegant, aloof Qin Zhan would turn into a clingy burr. Their everyday life after getting together is even too much to watch... “Wifey...” “Hmm?” “Could you comfort me 47.7kReads9.5Score4.8k14d adds

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    ① The female lead has an amazing character design; she's a tough, strong woman who's incredibly skilled in fights. Because her adoptive parents called her a jinx, she was thrown into a desolate slum, where she suffered terribly and almost didn't return. The slum is a system established by various conglomerates, and the male lead, as the head of the largest conglomerate, is willing to turn against anyone to fulfill this almost impossible wish for the female lead. Their relationship begins with mutual understanding and love, followed by a series of disasters as the conglomerates unite to attack him, but ultimately, he achieves his goal. The romance isn't artificially sweetened; it's exquisitely crafted and flawlessly detailed—definitely worth watching. ② Originally titled "Zhan You Jiangxi," this book is also a masterpiece. The female lead, Min Jiangxi, is unruly and a top-notch teacher. She remains composed and principled in front of the male lead. In one chapter, she fights several women at night, and everyone thinks the male lead will fire her. The next day, he gives her extra lessons—it's hilarious! The romance is also incredibly delicate. She doesn't easily give herself to the male lead, who is a ruthless and domineering figure, the leader of three tyrants. You wouldn't believe he loves sweet cakes! He's initially a cold and aloof character, but after pursuing the female lead, he instantly becomes incredibly affectionate. ③ In the early stages, the female lead seeks revenge across the city, and the male lead flies a helicopter to punish her because she lied to him and ran away from the city. He wants her to forget the past. The synopsis clearly shows how much the male lead loves the female lead; perhaps it's because he saved her, and he'll be responsible for her for life. Later, it's discovered that the female lead's identity is even more powerful than the male lead's [think about it].

18. 68 替 The Stand-In Bride Is No Easy Target 替嫁大佬不好惹 Soft Sheng软笙Modern Romance448k WordsCompleted [Secret identities + strong heroine + nine-year age gap + satisfying romance + overflowing sweetness] Song Jiuyao doesn’t believe in love or family. She loves herself nine-tenths, and has to think long and hard before giving even one-tenth of her love to anyone else. She was born with six fingers on her left hand. Though surgery restored her hand to normal, her family still despised her and abandoned her in a poor, remote village. When she grew up, she had to marry the wicked, unhinged Fu Jingmo 2.8kReads9.1Score46514d adds
19. 69 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 23.3kReads8.1Score3.8k14d adds

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    The male and female leads team up: a pure battle of wits where misunderstandings are avoided, only tacit understandings of mutual exploitation prevail. The female lead's cheat ability is captivating: her medical space grants her modern-day superpowers, allowing her to heal and save lives while simultaneously committing murder and robbery. [Heart]

20. 70 病 The Lovesick Lord Li Spoils Me Rotten in His Arms 病娇厉爷在我怀里恃宠而骄 Rich Little Lamb羊暴富儿Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Showbiz + yandere + devoted husband] Rumor has it that the Li family has an untouchable ancestor: devastatingly handsome, frail, and disabled. You can’t scold him or criticize him. You can only spoil him, or keep your distance. Gu Zhiyu, who transmigrates into a yandere novel as a minor cannon-fodder character, thinks the same way. But no matter where she hides each night, he always finds her... “Zhizhi, would you do me the favor of falling into my hands?” Later, she notices that whenever he se 5.7kReads9.4Score72114d adds
21. 71 疯 The Unhinged Big Shot's Twisted Devotion Leaves His Soft Little Darling Dazed with Kisses 疯批大佬病态溺宠，小娇软被亲懵 Sparkling Little Gold闪闪小金Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted Short drama now streaming | [Beautiful, soft-spoken, coy little temptress x Powerful, high-ranking, unhinged tycoon] When Jiang Yaoyao transmigrated into a book, she was perched coquettishly on the villainous tycoon’s lap, her red lips close to the side of his face. Her voice was soft and sweet, her eyes seductive. “Mr. Pei, I’ve admired you for a long time...” The man looked down at her, his eyes cold and unreadable. The next moment, he grabbed her wrist. The dagger the original character had s 44.6kReads9.3Score3.7k14d adds
22. 72 合 The Contract Girlfriend Only Cares About Money, Leaving Mr. Shen Sleepless Day and Night 合约女友她只谈钱，沈总日夜难眠 Weiwei Mu微微木Modern Romance578k WordsCompleted Xu Ximiao is beautiful, strong, and tragic, with a rebellious streak. She has the background of a powerful family, yet has struggled from the bottom up, fighting with everything she has to survive and pursue her dreams. Shen Yanzhou is a ruthless business tycoon, extremely rational and controlling, and decisive in the cutthroat world of commerce. Xu Ximiao sets off a market frenzy with her “48-Hour Defection Plan,” turning Shen Yanzhou from the client in charge into her project partner. Only 3.4kReads8.7Score32314d adds

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    I'm hooked! Absolutely worth it! The rating is a bit low, but the new book isn't finished yet. The male and female leads are truly strong characters. The female lead is intelligent, capable, independent, and not overshadowed by the male lead's aura. She's very driven in her career, sharp-tongued, and incredibly powerful—no weaklings at all! I love her! Her background is also strong, but she manages to rely on herself without family connections, which is excellent! Highly recommended! Much better than mindless stories!

23. 73 凤 The Phoenix Sings Across the Nine Provinces: Mr. Mo's Empress Has Returned 凤鸣九州，墨总的皇后回来了 Lin Weiyue林薇悦Modern Romance393k WordsCompleted Do you believe in past lives and present lives? This book will tell you that everything is destined in ways beyond our understanding. It tells a love story that spans a thousand years and crosses time and space. The heroine, Guan Yuxi, is incredibly skilled in combat, a miracle doctor, an artist... In her previous life, she was the empress of the Dayong Kingdom and a great general. The hero, Mo Qingzhou, is the president of the Mo Group and was the emperor of the Dayong Kingdom in his previous l 165Reads—Score11614d adds

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    Do you believe in reincarnation? This book tells you that everything is preordained. The novel tells a love story that transcends a thousand years and time. The female lead, Guan Yuxi, is incredibly powerful, a divine doctor, a painter… and has many identities; the male lead, Mo Qingzhou, is the president of the Mo Group. In their past lives, they were the emperor and empress of the Great Yong Kingdom. From their first meeting to falling in love, they endured many hardships and finally recognized each other in this era. They used the wisdom of their past lives to face the challenges of this life; they used their love in this life to make up for the regrets of their past lives. In the end, good and evil are rewarded, and the bad guys are punished. Super sweet and incredibly doting! Highly recommended!

24. 74 奢 Lavish Indulgence 奢宠 Little Tower Laughs at the East Wind小楼笑东风Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Strong Male and Female Leads + Well-Matched + Reborn Romance] Reborn overnight, she became the only daughter of one of the capital’s most powerful families! Her father held a high-ranking position, her mother controlled a financial empire, and her grandfather was a living legend of the capital. As the apple of everyone’s eye, Leng Yunqi looked calmly at the ex-boyfriend who had betrayed her in her previous life. Hah! Even if you’re a “god” in the business world, I’ll still crush you underfoot u 11kReads9.3Score1k14d adds

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    This book is set in the business world, featuring a strong male and female lead, both with impressive backgrounds and family heirs.

25. 75 有 Bounded Rationality 有限理性 Marmalade玛梅蕾德Modern Romance146k WordsCompleted Please ignore the work's tags. This novel doesn't have many suitable tags to choose from, so feel free to give it a look. Surreal | Dark Comedy | Absurdist Satire You think you're using the System, but the System is using you. In Cherry City, the System has already prepared everything for you: everything, efficiently arranged. Your hobbies, your routes, your neighbors, every meal... Lin Su is a librarian who “accidentally” never registered for a Cherry City Smart System account, and is 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Everyone says this marriage is a union of interests between two major conglomerates. The aloof tech upstart seems only to be seeking external support, but in reality, he harbors youthful ambitions. The clear-headed heroine sets aside her youthful obsessions and focuses on revitalizing her family business, overcoming obstacles in the business battles. From mutual testing to complete trust, the two quietly develop the purest love amidst weighing the pros and cons.

26. 76 赔 A Marriage Bought with Seduction 赔婚诱爱 Wutong Across the River of Forgetfulness梧桐隔忘川Modern Romance595k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + substitute bride and whirlwind marriage + love after marriage + slightly wild heroine + ex gets sent straight to prison + leads who speak their minds + devoted one-on-one romance + sweet and heartwarming] What should you do if your fiancé knocks you down in the street? Chi Nian: Get up and beat him up! What if your ex-fiancé tries to drug you and force himself on you to win you back? Chi Nian: Call the police and send him to prison! What if your ex-fiancé's father threatens 20.4kReads9.4Score2.6k14d adds

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    This book is super good! It's a story of a substitute bride and a whirlwind marriage, love after marriage. The male and female leads are incredibly talkative, misunderstandings are endless, both are very strong and intelligent, and the story is fast-paced and satisfying to read.

27. 77 玫 Rose-Colored Desire 玫瑰欲色 Ten Miles of Endless Roads十里漫漫Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [Beijing Socialite + Hong Kong Tycoon] [Two Powerful CEOs + Carefree Playboy + Love Grows Over Time + A Tense Push and Pull] [Clear-Eyed Rose vs. Love-Struck CEO] [Both Have a Colorful Past on the Surface + Grown-Up Games] * Zhu Man and Gu Xi crossed paths amid the lights and glamour, swept up in a dizzying romance. * She had been captivated by his devilishly handsome face and roguish charm. His bold, uninhibited nature had brought her plenty of pleasure. He was Hong Kong’s most notorious playbo 11.4kReads9.2Score1k14d adds

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    This one! Both the male and female leads are strong, both are CEOs, and both are very intelligent, not naive or innocent. They flirt and push each other to the limit – it's super sweet and engaging! [Shy]

28. 78 重 Reborn as a Top-Tier Star Heiress: The Rich Fight Over Me 重生商界顶流千金：豪门疯抢 Light-Sugar Jinjin微糖金金Modern Romance581k WordsCompleted [Revenge against scumbags + forced possession + reborn heroine + romantic rivals competing] [Sweet-faced, scheming seductress × unhinged heir / abstinent CEO / rugged military king / refined but depraved bureau chief / financial predator] [In her past life, she was abandoned by her own family, betrayed by the one she loved, and bullied and framed, until she lost her reputation and died with bitterness in her heart!] [Reborn in the year 2000, Li Muan returns from the ashes with memories steeped i 661Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Her approach to history is extremely professional: reviewing rather than ruminating. She extracts experience and data from the past and then decisively archives it, never wasting her current cognitive bandwidth to dwell on defeats that are already set in stone.

29. 79 万 The Beloved Nanny Takes on the Rich, but She’s the Real Heiress 万人迷保姆斗豪门，她才是真千金 Mr. Wuyin五音先生Modern Romance513k WordsCompleted [Revenge + fake and real heiresses + a battleground of competing suitors] [The heroine is a seductive black lotus, hard-hearted to the end, with no morals and no limits] After getting her revenge, Jiang Wuxi looked back in surprise. She had thought no one would be left by her side, but somehow all the stepping stones and tools she had used in the past refused to leave her alone. They had once stood at the top of high society and looked down on her. Now they fought over each other for the chanc 22.1kReads9.3Score2.8k14d adds
30. 80 夜 Seduction After Dark: My Fiancé’s Uncle Is Both Doting and Irresistible 夜色引诱：未婚夫小叔他又宠又撩 Tao Zhijiuying桃栀久耀Modern Romance276k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Cathartic Comeuppance + Mutual First Love + Two Strong Leads] Sharp-tongued heiress vs. mysterious tycoon who dotes on his wife On the eve of her engagement, Su Xiangwan is drugged and set up by her younger sister, her best friend, and her fiancé. Just as she is in danger, the mysterious Chi Mochen comes to her rescue. “Chi Mochen… please… help me…” Only after she has had her way with him does Su Xiangwan realize that the man she slept with is her fiancé’s uncle. “Since this is 3.6kReads9.3Score51614d adds

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    This is a sweet and satisfying romance novel featuring a male lead with an extremely powerful background and a very special identity. It's a story about two strong, innocent, and pure characters from a wealthy family.

31. 81 醉 A Drunken Nighttime Kiss! One Flirt from Her, and the Arrogant Big Shot’s Heart Races 醉吻夜！她一撩，桀骜大佬心狂跳 A Crescent Moon一剪月Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Climbing the Capital’s Family Tree is now available on all platforms.] [Top Capital City Tycoon · Rebellious, Devoted Suit-Wearing Bad Boy vs. Ballet Princess · Radiant, Proud Little Swan] Li Zhi and Fu Yanze grew up together, but Li Zhi turned out to be the fake heiress. For the sake of his own interests, Fu Yanze chose to get engaged to the real heiress, a leading actress in the entertainment industry. He hoped Li Zhi would understand and said he would come back to marr 59.5kReads9.5Score7.3k14d adds

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    Childhood sweethearts, the heir of Beijing's elite circles and the little princess of Beijing's elite circles. The male lead really dotes on the female lead, always calling her "Miss Zhizhi" or "Little Princess Zhizhi." He has secretly loved her for many years, and when the female lead finds out, he says that with that handsome face, he actually let her have a crush on him. The female lead's true identity is even more impressive; she is a young lady from Beijing's elite circles. Our Zhizhi also has an alias!

32. 82 劣 Inferior Seduction 劣等勾引 Shi E 12释厄12Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted The Scheming Maid's Road to Revenge The first time Shen Luo met Han Shu, she was his friend's maid and pet, timid and meek. A little over half a month later, when he saw her again, she was his friend's father's companion, dressed to the nines at a gala and dazzling the entire room. By the third time they met, she had become his uncle's fiancée. She had leaped three ranks in status, rising from a live-in maid at the very bottom of society to the wife of a powerful multinational corporation's bos 5.7kReads9.4Score67814d adds
33. 83 仰 A Kiss from Below 仰吻 The Moon Leads the East月引东来Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A peerless beauty descended upon the world. She was the most alluring tuberose in the X Forbidden Zone. A top assassin, the king of mercenaries, revered as a deity. “Be good, and Big Sister will take care of you, hmm?” Then she met him, and at the sight of his looks, she was instantly smitten. She was all charm and sensuality, as if seduction were in her very nature. “A Wu, stop dreaming of escaping me.” The man’s eyes brimmed with possessiveness, obsession, and a disturbing madness. The heir to 1.5kReads8.7Score18714d adds

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    Nancy, a high-IQ assassin, is aloof and cold, calm in the face of adversity, and the mastermind behind it all. Ye Tinghan, a cold and aloof man, is also extremely handsome and charming. He is the "Emperor" of the Southern Territory, who controls life and death, and is also the ruthless and decisive heir of the Ye family in the capital. Furthermore, he is a decision-maker at the United Nations. Mo Ran, the world's number one assassin, is cold-blooded and ruthless, killing without blinking an eye, yet he has a surprisingly docile side in front of his older sister. Su Jingyan appears to be a gentle and refined doctor, but is actually a decision-maker in Country A.

34. 84 科 A Tech Mogul Offers a Billion to Get Me into Research 科技新贵砸百亿求我搞科研 A Rampaging Green Pepper一颗暴走的青椒Modern Romance138k WordsCompleted [Both leads are powerful, but the heroine is stronger] [An intellectual heroine] [A smart, satisfying power fantasy] [Rich CEOs are a dime a dozen; a brilliant heroine is one in a million] He is the iron-fisted head of Huanyu Tech, obsessive and ruthless, yet at the height of his power he is plunged into endless darkness. She is an algorithm engineer with an unparalleled intellect, cool and rational. In life, she loves nothing more than precise code and flawless data. A secret contract makes he 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Two strong female leads, both even stronger: an academically gifted heroine versus a financially powerful hero. The hero showers the heroine with money to support her career. A logically sound and satisfying story. [Requesting frequent updates!][Requesting frequent updates!]

35. 85 一 A Life Full of Joy 一笙有喜 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [A breathtaking beauty, a fallen heiress, VS a refined, aloof heir to a powerful Beijing family. Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + clear-headed heroine] After a sudden upheaval, Song Xi has no choice but to marry the refined, aloof heir to the Qiao family. At first, though, the two are like needle and wheat: neither can stand the other. Who could have guessed that they’d later be so sweet together? Their friends all complained, “Leave us single people a way to live!” One day, Presiden 33.3kReads9.5Score3.6k14d adds

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    I absolutely cannot allow you to miss these two books by Yu Da! The first is about Song Xi, a fallen noblewoman and genius surgeon, who is forced into an arranged marriage with Qiao Zhisheng, a powerful and influential conglomerate president. One is witty and quick-witted, the other sharp-tongued and sarcastic; their daily banter is full of laughs! The second is about Min Jiangxi, a high-IQ, aloof tutor, who meets Qin Zhan, an equally intelligent and cunning CEO. Qin Zhan appears cold and ruthless, but is actually incredibly doting on his wife, constantly showering her with sweet words. Sweet Qin Zhan will have you smiling from ear to ear—it's so sweet!

36. 86 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

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    Rich, sharp-tongued, and cunning investor Jian Yuchen versus money-loving, quirky female designer Wen Ni. The interactions between the male and female leads are hilarious; you'll laugh yourself to death watching it late at night. The male lead has secretly loved the female lead for many years. Both are strong, powerful characters.

37. 87 校 The Campus Belle’s Diploma Is Torn Up? Her Devoted Officer Won’t Back Down 校花毕业证被撕？痴情军官死死磕 The White-Faced One of the Elixir Pavilion丹阁白面者Modern Romance795k WordsOngoing "Young Master Xiao, Who Has Kept to Himself for Years..." Era, modern romance, sweet romance; school life, campus belle, business and entrepreneurship, urban life, military, equally matched leads, technology and research. Thank you, readers, for your reviews. The book has received a rating. It may not have shot straight to the top, but every review you leave helps raise its overall score. Thank you for your support. I also hope new readers will give it a few chapters. You won't regret investing 569Reads8.2Score10114d adds

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    The female lead is involved in scientific research, business, and a small enterprise; the male lead comes from a wealthy family and is a soldier.

38. 88 北 You Are in the Northern Sea 北冥有予 Si Xiaonian司小廿Modern Romance623k WordsCompleted The first time Zhan Nianbei met Shang Yu, he was twelve and she was two: a chubby, fair-skinned little girl with two buns in her hair and big, round, jet-black eyes fixed on him. In her sweet little voice, she called out, “Hello, big brother!” He admitted that he envied Shang Wei for having such a pretty, adorable little sister. He wanted to take her home and raise her himself. By the time Shang Yu had blossomed into a graceful young woman, Shang Wei was giving Zhan Nianbei a cold look. “She’s s 14.4kReads9.0Score1.6k14d adds

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    A "daddy's boy" type, 10 years older than the woman. The male lead and the female lead's brother are brothers, and their families are longtime friends. Both are PhDs from top universities in their respective fields; the male lead is the head of a top-tier conglomerate, and the female lead is intelligent and emotionally intelligent. No angst throughout, and the male lead dotes on his wife immensely. A powerful couple, standing side-by-side, mutually supporting each other. Both have family connections.

39. 89 分 After the Breakup, I Became the CEO Living Above My Ex 分手后，我成了前男友楼上的总裁 Zi Qiu Yi Shan淄丘忆山Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [Independent, clear-headed beauty translator × restrained, proper, abstinent CEO] [Rekindled romance + guiding lover + women’s growth + sweet romance] Eight years ago, at Capital Airport. Chen Chaoyan lost her recommendation for graduate school to someone else, failed the entrance exam, and was slandered during her graduation internship as someone who had “slept her way to the top.” Her love life was in ruins, and when they broke up, she was insulted: “You’re still just a penniless student. The 1.7kReads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is career-oriented and grows into a clear-headed and independent woman, while the male lead is gentle, restrained, and polite.

40. 90 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

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    Medical tycoon and female director, business world, high IQ

41. 91 豪 Cast-Off Rich Wife? Sorry, She's a Beautiful Madwoman 豪门弃妇？抱歉，她是疯批美人 One Paycheck, One Hundred Trillion一薪一亿亿Modern Romance949k WordsOngoing [Pursuit of his wife + unhinged heroine + satisfying face-slapping + male rivals competing for her + revenge] This book is also known as Mr. Fu, Your Wife Is Acting Up Again. Three years into their marriage, Mo Lansheng suddenly discovered that her husband was keeping another woman on the side. An ex-girlfriend he still had a thing with, a first love he couldn't let go of, and a whole crowd of admirers. And she was nothing but a discarded rich man's wife in everyone else's eyes. But she wasn't d 23.1kReads8.4Score1.6k14d adds

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    The story revolves around a wife-chasing frenzy, a madwoman who is cunning, ruthless, highly intelligent, and relentlessly competitive—a true battleground of rivals.

42. 92 调 The Mischievous Little One Knows How to Charm, but His CEO Dad Has No Answer 调皮小崽会撒娇，霸总老爹真没招 Yu Ningbing玉凝冰Modern Romance368k WordsCompleted Sharp-tongued, rebellious young heir VS seemingly pure and innocent sweetheart who’s actually a verbal powerhouse Wealthy families + equally matched leads who are both pure + super sweet with no angst + happy ending + raising a child + everyone’s favorite + slight ensemble cast + multiple couples + light suspense + lighthearted comedy Everyone knows Fang Yichen, the eldest son of the richest family, is an unparalleled business genius and a larger-than-life character. At seventeen, he multiplied 3.3kReads8.1Score13714d adds

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    This perfectly fits the story of a business war between a wealthy family.

43. 93 深 A Deeply Devoted Temptation 深情诱引 Bird Pine Rice鸟松米Modern Romance676k WordsCompleted A novel in the Niaosongmi Universe: Deep Affection and Allure. The short drama The Height of Summer, a special story about the eldest brother and sister-in-law, is now online. [Love after an arranged marriage, a regretful husband’s pursuit of his wife, one-on-one romance, both devoted only to each other] [Gentle, cool-headed ophthalmologist vs. devoted, wayward young master] Lin Yuxi used to think Zhou Yanjing was a carefree playboy with a fickle heart. Only after they married did she learn just 90.9kReads9.2Score7.8k14d adds

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    Just look at the ratings and you'll know! [Eating melon emoji][eating melon emoji][eating melon emoji] My latest favorite, hope it's yours too! 🪸🪸🪸

44. 94 绻 A Pale-Hued Morning 绻色清晨 Mingquan明圈Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted Currently being adapted for publication; a short drama of the same name has already been released A refined, self-controlled Beijing power player x a gentle, sweet-natured translator A touch of redemption + age gap + devoted, principled male lead + powerful Beijing family Xu Zhiyi first meets Li Tingfeng on New Year's Eve. She tentatively borrows the man's lighter, kindling the New Year fireworks that are hers alone in that lonely night. “Happy New Year, sir.” She meets Li Tingfeng again ami 9.7kReads9.2Score1.1k14d adds
45. 95 一 Gu Jiu Si's First Book 一顾九思的第1本书 At First Glance, Nine Thoughts一顾九思Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted [Dual Civil-Service Careers + Both Leads Are Each Other’s First Love + Secretly in Love with Each Other + Sweet Romance] The male and female leads are each other’s first love. Five years ago, a misunderstanding kept them apart. Five years later, he has become a district Party committee secretary, while she is an ordinary civil servant in a township under his jurisdiction. She had planned to live out a quiet, ordinary life, but he is determined to take her into his arms, no matter what. You don’t 10.9kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds
46. 96 爱 Lovebird: A Phoenix Girl Has Phoenix Blood 爱情鸟：凤凰女有凤凰女的血液 Lin Gaoyue林高月Modern Romance188k WordsCompleted [Hard-Luck, Determined Heroine VS. Disabled, Down-on-His-Luck Rich Heir] [Teacher-Student Romance + Second Chance at Love + Through Thick and Thin + High-Stakes Business Warfare] Yu Xiaolei, formerly known as Tang Yishan, bears the weight of a painful past. Her mother, Yu Rui, gave everything she had to selflessly support Tang Zhengze, only to be abandoned. Yu Xiaolei was left struggling to find her place as an illegitimate daughter. Growing up dependent on others, Yu Xiaolei experienced the wor 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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    She once thought her life had finally taken a turn for the better, and that she and the boy who ran errands and bickered with her could work their way up from the bottom. But when his true identity was revealed, she realized that there was a chasm between them that she could not cross no matter how hard she tried.

47. 97 辞 Deep Love for Ci Yuan 辞鸢情深 Xi Zi Xi夕籽夕Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted [Rich Heir × Top-Tier Beauty and Designer] (Full-cast audio edition now available) "Love at first sight on both sides + Class difference + Winning her back + Rekindled romance + Both chaste" They were both struck by love at first sight! An irresistible physical attraction! Everyone says that the rich heir Ji Ke is only playing around with the student Ruan Yuan. Ruan Yuan gives him her whole heart, but... Ruan Yuan: “Let’s get married!” Ji Ke: “What are you thinking? You’re only 21.” Ruan Yuan: “ 26kReads8.1Score1.4k14d adds
48. 98 上 My Boss Is Cold and Heartless, and Won't Admit He Loves Me 上司他薄情冷心不肯说爱我 The Hero Who Saves the World拯救世界的大侠Modern Romance407k WordsCompleted A resilient, clear-headed ray of sunshine and a stubborn, sharp-tongued young master | Reunited after a long separation, their love grows slowly | The powerful man bows to love | Bittersweet, then sweet | The heroine is not a virgin; the hero is Guan Yue saw Wang Mingyu again when she was just starting her career. Dressed in a suit, he sat in his chair, aloof and distinguished. He was a renowned business titan: strict with his employees, difficult to deal with, decisive and ruthless, cold and he 515Reads—Score—14d adds

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    By day, he's a cold, sharp-tongued boss in a suit. By night, he's a passionate lover, untamed and wild, shedding his facade. He initially wanted to give her a luxurious cage. But she broke the bars herself, flying towards a wider sky. And he willingly became her only nest. 🕊️ Little White Flower's Growth | Guiding Lover | Strong Ending The best love is that which helps you become a better version of yourself.

49. 99 扑 Leaping Toward the Rose 扑向玫瑰 Wusu Bubble Rice Cracker乌苏泡仙贝Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted [The physical edition of Roses and Hymns is now available] [Princess x daddy type: a mixed-race, spirited heiress * an older, scheming Daddy] [Marriage first, love later + long-planned romance + devoted couple + happy ending] Her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, Lu Jingran, is obsessed with playing the hero to Cinderella. Shen Jinyi decides to break off their engagement and find someone else. After much deliberation, she gathers her courage and approaches Lu Jingran’s older brother, Lu Huishi, 31.5kReads9.5Score4k14d adds

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    The male and female leads are both intelligent and have very positive values. The author's writing is excellent. Highly recommended.

50. 100 青 Green Hills Like Jade 青山似玉 Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available) [Love after marriage, age gap, slow-burn everyday sweetness] *A gentle beauty from a family of scholars × a refined, fatherly man *A comic artist with a billion in assets × an influential Beijing aristocrat and chamber of commerce chairman Chu Shuang knew from childhood that she was promised to the Sheng family of the imperial capital, but she had never met her fiancé. Later, by a twist of fate, she moved into the Sheng residence and met her friend’s older br 134.8kReads9.5Score15.5k14d adds

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    I really love these two books. They're both about love developing over time, a slow and steady kind of romance. The male and female leads don't suddenly fall for each other because of some random moment; they support each other in life and their feelings gradually grow. I love it! The writing is also quite good, especially the first one.

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