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. 301 犯 Crossed the Line 犯了规 Silk Tresses, Wound and Wound青丝绾绾Modern Romance869k WordsCompleted [This novel has been adapted into the short drama Stranded.] For three years of marriage, Jiang You has slept alone. A set of photos of her stealing a romantic moment sends Jiang You trending, and also brings her missing husband back after three years. Everyone thinks Jiang You is as good as dead, but then At the company’s anniversary celebration, In front of thousands of people, the CEO drops to one knee: “Youyou, I’ll give you my life. Please don’t leave.” [Cool, reserved wife + secretly flirt 1.9kReads9.0Score23514d adds

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   The book "No Regrets" is amazing! It covers business and finance, and everyone, including the male and female protagonists (Qiao Yin, Wei, and Xie), says they're incredibly smart—they're experts in everything, from work to the stock market. [Thumbs up][Learned something][Learned something]

2. 302 肆 Reckless Indulgence 肆意纵容 Black Chocolate Loves Sucking Black黑巧爱吸黑Modern Romance154k WordsCompleted New book: The Blind Cannon Fodder, Bound to the Wrong System This is my first book, and I’m inexperienced, so the formatting isn’t very good. I hope readers will bear with me. A story that grows alongside its protagonist: tender, healing, warm, and best savored slowly. Thank you so much! An aloof, high-achieving mute girl & her roguish, sister-obsessed neighbor and older brother figure (doting devotion, cherished by everyone, mutual affection, warm companionship, childhood sweethearts) They lear 40Reads—Score—14d adds
3. 303 幕 After Dark, the Glamorous Big Shot Only Wants a Contract Baby 幕夜过渡娇艳大佬只想协议生崽 Liqi's Autumn Foamflame荔彩柒的秋日沫炎Modern Romance605k WordsCompleted [Cool, alluring powerhouse + intense push and pull + marriage first, love later + a startlingly forceful romance after he’s provoked] Yan Beichen’s expression darkens, and he says with displeasure, “Wife, you’re being a little naughty. Since you’ve provoked me, you’d better behave.” Ruan Muwan glares at Yan Beichen, her eyes full of anger and hurt. “Yan Beichen, you’re completely unreasonable! We’re only married by contract. You have no right to treat me like this.” Yan Beichen narrows his eyes 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Two powerful bosses, both highly intelligent.

4. 304 重 Reborn, I Kiss the Film Emperor and Become a Sensation 重生后，我强吻影帝爆红了 Dull Pear呆头梨Modern Romance239k WordsCompleted [Reborn + entertainment industry + face-slapping + sweet romance] [Alluring, flirtatious actress × domineering, clingy superstar from a powerful family] (This was my first novel, and I didn’t proofread it before finishing. There are lots of typos, so please be kind and read at your own risk.) The Jiang family has a younger daughter who rebels against convention. She joins the entertainment industry, wins Best Actress, and then suddenly retires. A car accident sends her back to the past. After b 886Reads9.2Score11014d adds

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   The plot, spanning past and present lives, is simple, direct, and coherent, making it a very enjoyable read. It tells the story of the youngest daughter of the Jiang family and the young master of the Gu family, a sweet and heartwarming romance.

5. 305 宝 Baby, I'm Addicted to Treating You Well 宝贝，我对你好上瘾 Canbao灿baoModern Romance931k WordsCompleted Love at first sight | Electric chemistry | Emotional attraction | Physical attraction | Sapiosexuality | Two equally formidable leads Some people can talk for hours without making you feel a thing. Others make you impatient with just one look. Lin Luxi × Gu Yanzhi: Two soul-hunters who can decide life or death at a glance meet. She is a media queen. He is a unicorn hunter in the investment world. They had both turned down countless admirers, saying they felt nothing, but in a café called Still 4.9kReads—Score20114d adds

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   Love is best understood by those with intellectual sensibilities; they're so skilled at it, you can really connect with them just by reading their words.

6. 306 和 After Marrying My Secret Crush, I Was Flustered by His Flirting 和暗恋对象联姻后，我被撩傻了 Li Jinling黎锦铃Modern Romance375k WordsCompleted [Love at First Sight / Long-Standing Scheme / Married First, Love Later / Mutual Devotion] Not long ago, Xue Ying used a few tricks to make Qin Youyi her fiancé. Before that, she had thought: Even if I can’t win his heart, keeping him by my side wouldn’t be so bad. But! What’s with this man who keeps flirting with me and kissing me right after we’ve gotten our marriage license? Didn’t he say he already had someone in his heart? Qin Youyi hadn’t expected much from this marriage, but he never im 2.5kReads9.0Score23514d adds

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   Both the male and female leads are from the business world, possess high intelligence, and are both strong individuals.

7. 307 裴 The Love Rival Mr. Pei Investigated Obsessively Turned Out to Be Her 裴总疯狂调查的情敌，竟是她 Jinxian Sheng锦弦声Modern Romance736k WordsCompleted [Scheming, flirtatious beauty x restrained, self-controlled “substitute” big shot] [Bittersweet romance + mutual pining fulfilled + fake-substitute trope + revenge + groveling for his wife] The day rumors about Pei Zhiyan and his half-sister Shen Qingqing hit the trending charts, Shen Li finally understood: This marriage had always been nothing but a “substitute” game. So she made a burner account and posed as a male homewrecker to provoke Pei Zhiyan: If he only saw her as his “sister-in-law,” t 134Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The story features two strong characters, an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, and the female lead who seduces the male lead for revenge. The male lead, however, falls for her with a clear conscience and gradually becomes a tool in her scheme.

8. 308 温 Tenderness Rekindled 温柔复燃 A Sweet Orange一颗甜橙Modern Romance670k WordsCompleted Completed [marriage first, love later + two financial dynasties + sweet romance + age gap + powerful couple + healing each other + mutually devoted] [Unhinged, doting financial heir hero × seemingly innocent but secretly calculating, sensual young heiress and former assassin heroine] Born into a financial dynasty, every step is a tightrope. A world of deception, where everyone wears a mask. Both of them lost their mothers when they were young and carried deep hatred in their hearts. They once l 139Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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   Go check it out!!! Watch my reaction! [Licking screen][licking screen][licking screen][licking screen][licking screen][eating melon][eating melon][eating melon][eating melon][crying][crying][crying][crying][crying] An amazing novel I almost missed because of its rating!! A marriage-of-convenience-to-love story with strong leads! The male and female leads each have their own unique characteristics and many novel little details!! It's incredibly sweet and engaging!!! [Almost crying][almost crying][almost crying][crying][crying][crying][crying][crying]

9. 309 为 The Marriage-for-Love Plan 为爱联姻计划 The Polar Bear Loves to Eat北极熊爱吃Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted [Cool, powerful female CEO vs. refined, prestigious CEO; two powerful leads; marriage first, love later; evenly matched] To Su Nianshang, this marriage is nothing more than an exchange of benefits and a business deal. She needs the shares in Zhou Xu's hands to secure the position of CEO at Su Yu Group. She assumes that Zhou Xu, the unattainable prize of the business world, is also interested in the practical benefits their marriage can bring. She has no idea that what he wants is her. From her 1.7kReads8.9Score15914d adds

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   This book is really amazing.

10. 310 盛 Sweet Spoiling in Prosperous Times: The Scheming Jin Shao Is Totally Whipped 盛世甜宠：腹黑靳少是个妻管严 Day Without Dusk昼不暮Modern Romance976k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knows how proud and high-profile Bo Qingnian is, but no one dares say a bad word about her. After all, she has Jin Sihuai behind her, a man whose very name inspires fear. “Niannian, people outside say my good looks have distracted you from your work. What should we do?” “Jin Sihuai, you’ve changed. You don’t stand up for me anymore.” Jin Sihuai froze at her words, then said to his assistant behind him, “Tell those people that even if Bo Qingnian brings the sky crashing do 211Reads7.9Score10614d adds

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    We're talking about Chinese people, and we're not lying to Chinese people. These books are really quite good. Please read the synopsis to avoid any pitfalls. I won't go into too much detail; just read them and you're good to go.

11. 311 联 It's Just a Marriage Alliance, President Xiao, Are You Serious? 联姻而已，肖总你玩真的？ Lan Lu兰鹭Modern Romance276k WordsOngoing [Two strong leads + mutual flirting + marriage before love + bickering couple + sweet romance] To avoid an arranged marriage, Meng Qingyin let loose abroad, constantly changing boyfriends. Who could have guessed her family would “go bankrupt,” trick her into returning home, and promptly marry her off to her nemesis, Xiao Beiqi? On their first night together, he pins her against the door, holds up photos of her romantic history, and sneers, “You sure get around, don't you?” Meng Qingyin fires bac 557Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A business marriage; both the male and female leads are CEOs of their own companies; no vicious female supporting characters, and no spoiled wives.

12. 312 惊 Jing Yu Xun Jin 惊予浔槿 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later | Older man | Sweet romance | 1v1, both leads are each other's only partner | Slow burn] [The rating just came out, but it'll go up later] In Beijing's elite circles, everyone said the eldest daughter of the Luo family was cold and indifferent. Luo Jin thought so too, and figured she was perfectly suited to being a pawn in a marriage alliance. So when the “smiling King of Hell” proposed to her in front of everyone at a banquet, she asked only six words: “When are we r 11.8kReads8.4Score1.1k14d adds

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    Super good-looking!!! A perfect pair!

13. 313 豪 The Wealthy Family's Darling: The Eldest Daughter Is an Absolute Powerhouse 豪门团宠：大小姐A爆全球 Fusu Li扶苏里Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Overprotective Brothers, Secret Identities, Two Powerful Leads, Extra Sweet] She was the world’s top agent, but one day she transmigrated into the body of a rich heiress. To her surprise, she was also an ugly duckling mocked by everyone, a deadbeat in her teachers’ eyes, and the least favorite of her family. She’d been dealt a winning hand and played it terribly. Her fiancé thinks she’s ugly and wants to break off the engagement? Fine, break it off! Watch as she turns her life around and goes b 494Reads8.6Score10714d adds
14. 314 温 The Secret of a Warm Winter 温暖冬天的秘密 Wandering Perfumer江湖调香师Modern Romance275k WordsCompleted He is refined and wise, a man who always keeps his word. She is cool-headed and rational, with a mysterious past. When they first meet, she is young and inexperienced but brave, while he is mature yet warm. Hand in hand, they weather the ups and downs of the business world, endure countless hardships, save each other, and gradually fall in love. It is neither love at first sight nor a romance born of familiarity. As they save each other again and again, two independent and rational souls draw cl 554Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    The business battles are incredibly exciting, featuring two strong leads, all with sharp intellects, and a highly immersive modern urban setting. Multiple characters are vividly portrayed. The male lead is a wise and refined top lawyer, while the female lead is both cool and capable. The plot is fast-paced and doesn't drag, becoming increasingly captivating as you watch.

15. 315 再 Make Me Fall for You Again 再予你心醉 Truehearted and Truly Attentive真心真悉悉Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted [Both Leads Are Faithful and Strong | The Runaway Princess Returns | Newlyweds, Then Amnesia | Sweet, Playful Battles | Rekindled Love] [Couple: Heroine | A seemingly sweet and gentle princess with a proud, unyielding heart & Hero | An aloof, prestigious-family “old-school gentleman” who later transforms into a roguish, flirtatious devil] [Oh no! Her love-struck husband has amnesia, and now a cocky, roguish tycoon is here] Yan Sui was once a princess of Beijing’s elite. At seventeen, she left h 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Sweet and addictive! A high-quality CEO romance novel about marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. Female lead: A seemingly sweet but actually proud princess VS Male lead: Initially aloof and refined gentleman, later a cunning and roguish devil. The lovestruck husband loses his memory and transforms into a roguish and ruthless boss—it's captivating! Amnesia immediately after the wedding creates a strong sense of tension, a battle of wits, and lively entertainment. [Because you were so steadfast, I fell in love countless times.] A humorous and subversive reunion after a long separation—highly recommended!

16. 316 偷 Secretly Plotting 偷偷蓄谋 Zheng Xian筝弦Modern Romance196k WordsCompleted [Cold, Cunning CEO × Sweet Little Princess, Six-Year Age Gap] [Marriage First, Love Later + Long-Held Schemes + Sweet Romance] The Xu family had a little princess, with twin older brothers and parents who had doted on her since she was a child. She grew up carefree, wanting for nothing and spoiled rotten. At twenty-two, the Xu family joined forces with the Ji family through marriage, and she married Ji Chengze, a refined and aloof man whose methods in business were ruthless. Xu Wan was afraid of 3kReads9.1Score34614d adds

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    Genre: Rich and Powerful Family Romance, Beijing ⭕️ Character Traits: Cunning, Jealous, a bit of a wolf in sheep's clothing, a cool and beautiful woman (highlight this!) Completed short story, no tragic love story, sweet, no angst but with a touch of bittersweetness 😍, touching 😭, funny [laugh][shy] Rating: ★★★★★

17. 317 爱 I Will Love You Forever 爱你天长地久 The Little Monkey Who Loves Cilantro爱吃香菜的小猴子Modern Romance229k WordsCompleted Domineering CEO + smart and sweet heroine + reunion after years apart + sweet romance + groveling to win her back + powerful family connections. A lot of everyday life, with little scheming and much more sweetness. They broke up seven years ago after a family crisis. Seven years later, they met again at the airport. She was nestled in the arms of a tall, handsome man, smiling with blissful sweetness. She walked right past him without even looking his way. Then they crossed paths again at a busi 70Reads6.5Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommend!!!

18. 318 团 The Whole Family Dotes on Mommy: Mrs. Lu's Secret Identity Is Exposed Again 团宠妈咪：陆夫人又爆马甲了 Endless Starry Summer星夏漫漫Modern Romance724k WordsCompleted She was once a highborn heiress, but a carefully laid scheme led her to sleep with the wrong man. After one night of passion, she gave birth to adorable triplets! When her stepmother set her up, she lost her children and was forced to leave home. Four years later, she returns in a secret identity, ready to settle every score! But the man grabs her chin and flashes a wicked smile. “You got into my bed and had my babies. You have to take responsibility for me!” From then on, Mrs. Lu is doted on by 15Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 319 腹 The Scheming Master Gong Picks Up a Sweet Little Bunny 腹黑宫爷捡了只软萌小白兔 Misty Rain on Ink墨上烟雨Modern Romance331k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance and power fantasy + soft, adorable little rabbit + scheming, sly big bad wolf] Xuanyuan Yaojin, heir to a mysterious family, fell off a cliff after her cousin trapped and ambushed her. Her fate was unknown... She was unexpectedly found by Gong Chengze, a business empire tycoon. The aloof, possessive man who had never been interested in women became a devoted husband who spoiled his wife rotten. When the little rabbit regained her memories, she returned with several secret identiti 457Reads9.2Score10214d adds
20. 320 寡 A Widow Is Reborn, but Her Proper-Minded Brother-in-Law Insists on Spoiling Her 寡妇重生，守礼大伯偏要宠 Yi Si Qi Tong一四七童Ancient Romance330k WordsCompleted The heroine is reborn. Both leads are devoted only to each other. The hero is aloof and proper, and pretends to be impotent despite being the heroine’s uncle by marriage. She falls for his seemingly proper act, and he pursues his wife. [The rating is slowly climbing] In her previous life, Jiang Wanshu was forced by her father to marry into the Marquis’s household holding a memorial tablet, where she was expected to live as a widow. To her surprise, her “deceased husband” returned with his belove 450Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    A powerful man and an even stronger woman, a high-class marriage between top-tier wealthy families. The clash between old money and Beijing accent, the dialogue between the male and female leads is incredibly engaging, a battle of wits and flirtation that creates a truly immersive and entertaining atmosphere.

21. 321 团 The Beloved Real Heiress Raises Hell in the Capital 团宠真千金，她在京城野翻了 The Mountain Has a Moon山有月兮Modern Romance431k WordsCompleted [Beloved by the whole family + fake and real heiresses + adorable child + secret identities + strong heroine + sweet romance] The daughter who had been missing for years was finally found and brought back to the Bai family of the capital. They said she was an ugly, stupid country girl who was obsessed with Mr. Fu. When Xia Zhaowu appeared at the ball in a red dress, arm in arm with Fu Hanlin, everyone was stunned. Was this really the same ugly, stupid Xia Zhaowu? Then they said she was just a pr 26Reads6.8Score—14d adds
22. 322 嫁 I Married Into a Powerful Family, and He Spoils Me Rotten! 嫁给豪门大少，我被他宠上天！ Seven-Colored Little Kitty七色小喵Modern Romance583k WordsCompleted The eldest young master of the He family is known for his domineering and ruthless nature. He Yichuan is overbearing and cold-hearted, seemingly incapable of being interested in anyone. Like a Buddhist monk, he stayed abstinent for six months after getting married. He married her only because his elders told him to. Su Xi thought so too: sooner or later, they would end up divorced. But after an unexpected mishap brought them together for one passionate night, He Yichuan began to change. He b 3.3kReads9.0Score18414d adds

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    Strong male and female leads, a wealthy family business novel, high IQ and good looks, get ready to jump in! [Top post][Top post]

23. 323 玫 The Rose's True Love Is the Childhood Friend Who Arrived from Above 玫瑰的本命是天降的竹马 Yan Ningluo燕凝洛Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted [Secretly and openly doting + marriage first, love later + mutual devotion + from one-sided pursuit to a love that goes both ways] Li Sangjin is cast out by her family, falling from an arrogant heiress to a wild rose in the nightlife scene of the Golden Triangle. “Do you want to leave this place?” One day, Rong Zening appears out of nowhere and corners her against a wall. With a smile playing on his lips, he asks as if it’s no big deal. “I do.” From then on, he keeps her in his rose garden in Lo 178Reads7.2Score—14d adds
24. 324 诱 Draw You In Deep 诱你深入 Jun Zhichu君之出Modern Romance351k WordsCompleted Three years ago, Jiang Yipu's eyes were red as he said, “Jian Shu, do you think it's easy for me to fall for someone even once?” But somehow, it's possible to fall for the same person again and again. Three years later, Jiang Yipu still lost to Jian Shu and took the initiative to make peace. “Let's make the same mistake all over again. You can kill me if you want.” 277Reads8.9Score10114d adds
25. 325 揉 Crushing the Roses 揉碎玫瑰 Yan Tang燕棠Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted (Completed) [Mature romance, top-tier tension, mutual seduction, intense push and pull, 1v1] Everyone says Ming Zhu is Jiangcheng's number-one wicked woman. She's gorgeous and alluring, and comes from an exceptionally distinguished family. All she has to do to seduce a man is crook a finger, and he'll be on his knees beneath her red dress. Everyone is jealous. Ming Zhu enjoys making people jealous, and she doesn't mind being called wicked. So one day, in a good mood, she sets her sights on W 8kReads9.3Score95114d adds

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    The male lead is so gentle! She secretly loved him for nine years; he was the light in the female lead's life. They healed each other. Highly recommended!!!

26. 326 浅 Stardust, Faintly Remembered in South City 浅忆星辰在南城 A Pillow of Misty Rain一枕烟雨Modern Romance168k WordsCompleted The first time they met, in a foreign land, one saved the other's life. The second time, across the negotiating table, they faced off with swords drawn. The third time, they fell in love and pledged themselves to each other. One is the only little princess of the richest man in the country; the other is a powerful young master with influence to spare. What sparks will fly when these two meet? As they spend more time together, the little princess's mysterious identity is gradually revealed: a mas 86Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    These three books are highly recommended!!! Both are virgins! Strong male and strong female leads! Especially the second one! It's absolutely amazing! [Thumbs up] Of course, the other two are also great! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up] They're all very good~ Go check them out! [Cool]

27. 327 作 The Spoiled Heiress Pretends to Be Sweet and Flirts, but the Chaste Young Master Truly Falls for Her 作精千金假软撩，禁欲少主真沦陷 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance433k WordsCompleted Older, abstinent, scheming man X spoiled, high-maintenance sweetheart | Pretending to please X Falling in love for real | Possessiveness | An intense game of push and pull On the first day after being reborn, to stay alive, Shentu Shu softened her waist and pressed close to the powerful man. "Young Master, keep me here. There are plenty of things I can do..." Tears clung to the corners of her eyes, making her look pitiful. After her father died of illness, her stepmother had banished her to thi 30.6kReads8.8Score1.6k14d adds

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    😱I'm totally into it! Love the close contact! Super intense! A powerful, older man versus a delicate, spoiled young lady – a sweet story, sweet from beginning to end, both characters are virgins! Mutual flirting! Ambiguous and tug-of-war! Absolutely amazing!

28. 328 和 After Moving in with My Childhood Friend’s Younger Brother, He Flirted Me Senseless 和竹马弟弟同居后，我被撩疯了 Tu Xiaoli涂小璃Modern Romance133k WordsCompleted [Older woman and younger man, childhood sweethearts, one-on-one romance, both virgins, long-planned pursuit] During graduation season, Chi Xia’s childhood friend, whom she hadn’t seen in years, came to stay with her. He took care of all the housework and was so sweet and considerate that Chi Xia could just lie flat. Who knew that come nightfall, Shao Zeyan would turn into a completely different person? First day: “I’m upset, Sis. Cheer me up.” Second day: “Sis, I’m scared of thunder. Stay with m 8.8kReads9.3Score1.1k14d adds

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    Sweet romance novels

29. 329 入 Nightfall 入夜 Empty-Headed脑袋空空Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The door opened, and a tall, slender man stepped out. Lin Mian stared at him, dumbstruck, forgetting even to snap out of it. “What are you looking at, hmm?” 7kReads9.3Score2.5k14d adds
30. 330 致 A Fatal Allure! The Cold CEO's Eyes Turn Red Night After Night 致诱！清冷总裁夜夜红眼 Wine Nine Returns to One酒九归一Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted [Secret Crush] [Marriage First, Love Later] [One-on-One Romance] [Mutual First Love] The day Pei Shizhou's first love returned to the country, Wen Jianqing finally couldn't keep up the act. She crouched at his feet, sobbing and sniffling as she picked up the card worth two million yuan. That very night, she went out to have fun at a bar, only to find the card declined when she tried to pay! Furious, Wen Jianqing stormed back to the villa where she'd lived for three years and threw the card at Pe 311Reads8.4Score—14d adds
31. 331 够 So Dreamy! He’s Both Seductive and Wild 够苏！他又欲又野 ViVi1223Modern Romance289k WordsCompleted [Roguishly handsome, cocky race car driver X glamorous jewelry designer] [Two powerful families + sweet romance + both leads are each other's first] Jiang Yu is the heir to one of the capital's top families, yet instead of inheriting the family business, he spends all day tinkering with race cars. A line of English is tattooed on his forearm: Freedom is supreme. He has a face that draws women like bees to honey. Countless women want to ride in the passenger seat, but none of them get their wish. 21.8kReads9.3Score2.3k14d adds

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    The male lead is a race car driver and the heir to a prominent family in Beijing's entertainment circle. The female lead is a designer and also the heiress of a large corporation. Initially, the female lead is the one who falls for the male lead, but due to traditional values, she doesn't confess first. Instead, she tries to make her presence known to him so he can confess his feelings. It's incredibly sweet!

32. 332 结 After We Married, the CEO’s Wife Had a Sore Waist Every Day 结婚后，总裁夫人每天都在腰酸 Jin Yun今云Modern Romance534k WordsCompleted [Powerful family patriarch + devoted leads + marry first, fall in love later + sweet romance + flirty tension + sizzling chemistry] When Lin Youning learned that her parents had chosen Jian Cheng, a notorious playboy in their social circle, as her marriage partner, she took the initiative and went to Gu Huaichen, a powerful family patriarch who surpassed Jian Cheng in every way, from his methods to his wealth. According to rumor, Gu Huaichen was indifferent to women and impossible to approach. O 7.5kReads9.1Score74014d adds
33. 333 她 She’s Spoiled, He Knows How to Soothe Her, and He Spoils Her Without Restraint 她娇纵，他会哄，他惯会放肆宠 Meng Jingzhou孟惊舟Modern Romance283k WordsCompleted [Alluring, flirtatious artist X rebellious, rough-around-the-edges tattooist] [Road trip first, city life later | SC | Sweet and steamy | Intense push and pull] - On her first day traveling alone to Tibet, Song Shiwei's car broke down on the road. She flagged down a passing car and met a man with a devil-may-care air about him. That night at the guesthouse, Jiang Jianjin's chiseled chest and abs left Song Shiwei completely dazzled. She sneaked into his room and cornered him against the wall. - T 2.1kReads9.3Score29814d adds
34. 334 何 How Can You Tell? 何以见得 Big Six大六子Modern Romance108k WordsCompleted [Professor He seems cool and aloof, but he is actually a powerful military man with a jealous streak] [Genius novelist heroine vs. two-sided ice-cold hero] + [Childhood friends] + [Possessive love] + [Substitute romance] + [Unmasking each other’s secret identities] + [Suspense and healing] [Shocking! Literary sensation Fang Yiran goes on a blind date and ends up with the celibate professor she tackled that very morning?] Fang Yiran is a rising star in the literary world and a beautiful associate —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommended!! Both characters are strong, they have multiple identities, and the premise is very engaging. [Heart emojis]

35. 335 疯 Madwoman! My Stunning Ex-Wife Has Come to Claim My Life 疯批！美艳前妻来索命 Sea Salt Crispy海盐酥酥Urban691k WordsCompleted [Two Powerful Heirs Seek Revenge | Love and Hate in a Tug-of-War | Scheming Mogul × Mixed-Race Heiress] A carefully planned marriage marks the beginning of Qin Yichuan's long-nurtured revenge. A law graduate carrying the weight of his family's old grudges, he deliberately approaches Ye Qinghe, heiress of the Ye family, using marriage to infiltrate his enemy's household. When trouble erupts, he makes a choice that, to everyone else, looks like a betrayal of his wife. Everyone calls him cold and h 57Reads8.8Score16814d adds

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    A must-read for anyone experiencing a reading slump! A powerful, ruthless male protagonist straddling both the legal and illegal worlds clashes with a stunningly beautiful, highly intelligent, mixed-race female CEO. [KISS] Driven by revenge, he personally gathers sensitive information about her, fabricates charges, and sends her to prison. Upon her release, she returns with a knife, seeking revenge—a highly suspenseful and intense relationship. Misunderstandings are cleared up, and the powerful man humbly pursues his wife to atone for his sins. The two join forces to fight their hidden enemies, engaging in business battles and gangster intrigue—a high-octane, addictive read.

36. 336 6 Whoa! The Beijing Tycoon Is a Hopeless Romantic 6！京圈大佬他是恋爱脑 Watermelon Loves Winter Melon西瓜爱冬瓜Modern Romance264k WordsCompleted [Story complete] [Elegant Chinese beauty, sweet on the surface and calculating underneath] X [A domineering, socially fearless king of Beijing’s elite circle] [Unconventional kept woman + sweet romance + Chinese aesthetics + revenge + devoted couple] Mu Qingyu was blessed with a face that could captivate anyone. Many men found her unforgettable at first sight and fell for her instantly. Naturally, she chose the man with the highest status and power. Beauty was not only something men coveted, but 238Reads8.6Score—14d adds
37. 337 站 Loving You from Afar 站在远处爱 Already Exists 11已存在的11Modern Romance336k WordsCompleted Liang Qingtong is new to the workplace and deeply admires Lu Chengyang, an industry role model. That exceptional man is her idol, her dream guy. By chance, she becomes his subordinate, and before she knows it, she seems to have fallen for him. He is decisive and efficient at work, but when it comes to love, he has no idea what he’s doing! We’re all just a bunch of unfortunate people: we can’t have the ones we love, we don’t cherish the ones we have, and when we’re together, we suspect each other 74Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Reality. Hidden deep in our memories are our youthful selves. Many years later, when Liang Qingtong recalls Lu Chengyang again, will she feel a trace of regret? The male boss she once madly infatuated with is ultimately someone she came so close to, yet who has since drifted away from her. Fresh out of college, Liang Qingtong has been trying to stay in the big city for years. Her naiveté, her fearless spirit, or perhaps her simplicity, has attracted Lu Chengyang's attention. Amidst complex emotions and cutthroat business battles, Lu Chengyang seeks a clean, pure world to breathe in. The girl who unexpectedly entered his life is, of course, an accident… Liang Qingtong is a woman who cannot tolerate even the slightest imperfection in her relationships! Who understands a girl's stubbornness? Letting go hurts, but isn't possessing also a double pain?

38. 338 巅 The Pinnacle of Politics: Who Can Stand Against Me? 巅峰官路之谁与争锋 Zhang Dali, Bursting with Bullish Energy牛气冲天的张大力Urban205k WordsCompleted The political arena is a chessboard, and there’s no taking back a move. Those who can read the game survive; those who can break it win. Knowing when to advance and retreat is wisdom. Understanding people is a skill. Read the game, know when to stop, plan wisely, and know how to understand her. In this arena of fame and fortune, who will have the last laugh? 714Reads—Score10914d adds

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    Four books you must read.

39. 339 女 The Female Police Chief’s Shocking Case 女局长之惊天大案 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban1.5M WordsOngoing This novel seamlessly blends political intrigue, criminal investigation and suspense, and realist literature. Liu Shuyun is caught in an astonishing scheme. It is a contest with no equal! Three factions are vying for power on this island. There is an underground hangar spanning five levels, and a “teacher” who has never shown their face. Gao Han’s investigation goes beyond clearing his fiancée’s name. He must also uncover the truth behind his father’s “fake death.” As the blades of political int 16.8kReads8.1Score1.1k14d adds
40. 340 糊 Washed-Up Actress, Love-Death Goddess 糊咖女明星，葬爱女神经 Qiao Duidui乔怼怼Modern Romance613k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a Book + System + Showbiz + Secret Crush] [A story about a god creating a vast world for love] Tang Li is an employee of the Space-Time Administration. After breaking the rules, she is punished by being randomly sent into a novel to work off her debt. Three hundred billion in debt, scandals everywhere, on the verge of losing her job, suddenly dropped into a dating scandal, condemned by the whole country, and forced to accept a romance conquest mission. Tang Li mutters: Falling 7.6kReads9.2Score81114d adds

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    The first book features a powerful businesswoman versus a roguish, playboy rich kid. The heroine is aloof and doesn't love anyone? No, she secretly harbors a crush on her husband, whom she married in a business arrangement—a marriage she secured herself. The playboy never seems to have a one-sided love affair? Turns out, he's into a master of unrequited love too.

41. 341 机 The Female Official 机关女干部 Xiaoxiao Gou'er Lingdang晓晓狗儿铃当Modern Romance1.5M WordsOngoing A serious novel about officialdom that faces reality and holds firm to its principles. There's no simplistic division between “black and white,” only the real compromises and choices of life within the system. Here you'll find solid engineering details, meticulous criminal investigations, moving relationships, and steadfast faith. The story follows Lin Ruxi and Shen Chan as they work side by side to break through deadlocks and uphold justice amid the politics, reform, and personal struggles of Q 7.9kReads7.9Score61214d adds
42. 342 卿 My Love, Day and Night 卿为，朝朝暮暮 Ruige瑞格Modern Romance252k WordsCompleted Everyone in their circle knows that Nan Qing, the second daughter of the Nan family, took over the Nan Group at a young age. People assumed the family would bring in a son-in-law, since letting a daughter take charge when they had a son was proof of how much they valued her. But no one expected Fu Jingyang, the sole heir to the most powerful Fu family, to announce one day that he was marrying Nan Qing. No one knew that he had set his sights on this poisonous beauty long ago. The moment he first 817Reads8.6Score10314d adds
43. 343 星 Interstellar: The Big Shot Only Wants to Have a Cross-Species Baby with Me 星际：大佬他只想和我跨物种生崽 Bunny Tutu兔兔图图Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted [Interstellar + Beast World + Sweet Romance + A Woman Who Seems Weak but Is Strong Inside + Potion Maker + Love at First Sight] Su Nan’s planned life: Graduate from Imperial University, earn her potion-maker certification, and open her own nutrition-potion shop on her home planet! But after she is forced to save a gray wolf beastman, her plans are quietly rewritten. The beastmen actually want her to become a master potion maker?!! Forget it. I’ll go to sleep. Dreaming is still the quicker wa 184Reads8.7Score—14d adds
44. 344 重 Restarting Life on the Road to Success 重启之人生青云路 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban550k WordsCompleted Actually, every novel is a portrayal of real life! Whether what you watch or read is... yourself!... I hope you see yourself! 1.1kReads7.3Score10714d adds
45. 345 重 Reborn! I Make My Nemesis Steal the Wedding! 重生！我让死对头来抢婚！ A Ying Ru ShiA应如是Modern Romance373k WordsOngoing Dear readers, I’ve revised a few things. When you get to the wedding, I recommend skipping straight to Chapter 21. Both the male and female leads have their own organizations. It’s a satisfying power fantasy with two equally strong leads. In her previous life, she was poisoned by her husband on their wedding night, tortured, and left to die in a sea of flames. Her sworn enemy avenged her and died for love of her. Reborn, she’s determined to make everyone who bullied her pay, and to love that man 48Reads7.7Score—14d adds
46. 346 死 My Mortal Enemy Became My Betrothed Dao Companion? 死对头成了我的未婚道侣？ Xue Xian Zhi雪衔止Two Male Leads125k WordsCompleted [Two male leads: a cool-headed on the outside, warm-hearted, proud Daoist Venerable with a cute, submissive side x a crazed, dramatic, scheming Demon Lord who's a shameless flirt.] One-on-one, both devoted and powerful. Past lives and present? They clash constantly but dote on each other too. A love full of hate and heartbreak, with plenty of comedy. Daily doses of madness. Best enjoyed with blood-pressure medication. Before Xie Zhi died and lost his memory, he was the strongest in the Three Rea 24Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    A very high-quality novel with a captivating and detailed plot, where every detail is meticulously crafted. A truly excellent novel.

47. 347 重 Reborn to Win! The Red Sleeve's Scheme 重生中奖！红袖之谋 Little Deer Ya鹿丫儿Modern Romance660k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead + Strong Male Lead + CEO + Workplace Romance and Marriage + Business Rivalry + Urban Suspense] In her previous life, she won 800 million in the lottery, only to be betrayed by everyone and subjected to endless humiliation. Reborn, she vows that the people who hurt her won't get a single cent of that 800 million. She buys luxury homes and cars, letting those people look but never touch, until they’re sick with envy. She enjoys tea in the office and serves as a director. It’ 309Reads5.4Score—14d adds

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    Business CEO novel, good read

48. 348 黎 Miss Li Is Back in Town, Everyone Make Way 黎大小姐回城，通通闪开 Luo Yan Weichi洛言微迟Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads, both devoted to each other + secret identities + putting scumbags in their place + sweet romance + satisfying revenge. A stunning, cool, confident heroine × a composed, aloof hero with an air of nobility and lazy elegance] More than ten years ago, a kidnapping case shocked the entire country. You can guard against a thief, but never against one lying in wait. No matter how well the girl was protected, the well-prepared kidnappers found an opening. Later, when the kidnappers 1.1kReads6.8Score16214d adds

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    This book is good; it suits both strong male and female characters.

49. 349 樱 When the Cherry Blossoms Fall, the Evening Breeze Meets the River of Stars 樱花落时，晚风遇星河 Evening Breeze xuxu晚风xuxuModern Romance100k WordsCompleted Subtitle: An investment banker returns to her hometown and meets her robot boyfriend Investment banking star x gifted boyfriend with a weakness for some subjects x adorable, dim-witted robot Xiao Ben Part One: The Journey Home Through the Storm Small-town life, dreams of innovation, and love quietly stirring; They face the shadows of the past and join hands to brave the storms ahead; Amid the warmth of everyday life, they wait for an evening breeze and set off beneath a galaxy of stars. 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ten years of unrequited love, both at their lowest points, they reunite, redeem each other, and turn their fortunes around. A business war + science and technology innovation story, the theme is novel and the more you read, the more you like it. Highly recommended!

50. 350 早 Love Was Written in the Signs 早有征兆的爱啊 Tong Youqi佟又琪Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted The heroine accidentally becomes a temporary CIA agent at fourteen. The hero, a former special forces soldier, establishes a private military force with a base in Africa. He becomes the vanguard of the country’s Belt and Road Initiative, protecting domestic companies as they expand overseas. The story revolves around the friendships, romance, family bonds, and patriotism of the main cast. This is not a conventional domineering CEO romance, and it has none of the usual tropes involving a scheming 19Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story is incredibly intense. The female protagonist, a junior high school dropout, is raped, attempts suicide, and is then used by a mysterious tycoon to fake her death and take her to the United States. She's sent to an organization for training to become a special agent. Due to her artistic talent, she uses her studies at one of the four top art academies as a cover. In Italy, she meets the heir to the American company, and in Russia, she reunites with a satellite genius and business magnate. All three are powerful figures with their own wealth and influence, but only one of them is her.

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