Arranged Marriage, Then Falling in Love: The Male Lead Falls First 先婚后爱男主先爱上女主

1. 1 沦 Falling Hard! A Kiss Out of Control 沦陷！失控诱吻 Branch and Sunflower枝与葵Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + the second male lead wins her heart + the ex chases her after the breakup, but she never looks back + both leads are inexperienced] Jiang Li found a revealing swimsuit photo on her boyfriend’s phone. A graceful figure, full of allure. It belonged to his female “best bud.” At the campground, Jiang Li watched coldly as they draped their arms around each other, acting like a couple. She gave a faint smile and turned to leave. “Jiang Mochen, you’re not my boyfriend any 26.5kReads9.3Score2.4k14d adds

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   A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, with the second male lead taking his place. The male lead has harbored a secret crush for years, and seizing the opportunity, he proposes marriage directly. The two fall in love after their marriage, and it's incredibly sweet.

2. 2 婚 Before Marriage: Stay Away from Me. After Marriage: Come Snuggle, Wife 婚前：别挨我，婚后：老婆贴贴 Old Tenderness旧温柔Modern Romance679k WordsCompleted [Older woman-younger man romance: arrogant young master VS mature, alluring female CEO] The heir to the Feng family was forced to marry Jiang Tang, the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, who was five years older than him. Feng Ling was unhappy about it, so he decided to put Jiang Tang in her place. Before the wedding, Young Master Feng said, “I don't love you, and you shouldn't love me either. After we get married, we'll each do our own thing, and neither of us will interfere in the other's bu 17.9kReads8.5Score1.1k14d adds

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   I highly recommend this. I'm a huge fan of the "arranged marriage to love" genre. I love the male lead's unexpected charm and the female lead's personality and clear-headedness. Recently, the female lead got pregnant, and the two of them are getting even sweeter 🤩. I'm looking forward to the part where they have a baby!

3. 3 深 Tenderly Coaxed and Seduced 深情哄诱 Full-Mark Candy满分糖Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + long-planned romance + the second male lead gets the girl + the ex regrets it and tries to win her back, but she never turns back + both leads are each other's only partner] [Shrewd business tycoon × sweet, energetic jewelry designer] - Shen Tingyue has loved Song Wenjing since childhood. She is the Song family's adopted daughter and his childhood sweetheart, promised to him in marriage long ago. Then, the day before they were supposed to register their marriage, 20.5kReads9.3Score2.9k14d adds

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   The male lead's unrequited love comes true; it was all premeditated. The writing is excellent, and it's very sweet.

4. 4 替 The Contract Wife, The Ice-Cold CEO Falls Hard 替嫁契约妻，高冷禁欲总裁沦陷 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted Forced by her adoptive parents, Xia Yutong takes the place of her arrogant, overbearing stepsister and marries Lu Yunfei, a notorious playboy caught up in one scandal after another. But the wedding takes a shocking turn. The man who comes to escort her home is not the playboy Lu Yunfei, but Lu Yanci, the feared devil of the business world. He runs the vast Lu business empire, wields enormous power, and is ruthless in his methods. He is aloof, chaste, and indifferent to women. On their wedding ni 12.4kReads6.8Score86914d adds

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   This is a sweet romance novel where both the male and female leads are virgins and pure. The male lead is cunning and deeply affectionate, while the female lead is aloof and intelligent.

5. 5 我 I Woke Up My Husband from His Vegetative State 我让植物人老公苏醒 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance286k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + age gap + groveling pursuit + sweet romance + powerful man lowering his head] Su Tong is the Su family’s adopted daughter. Clever from a young age, she excelled in school and graduated from Harvard, becoming an outstanding neurosurgeon. The Su family’s biological daughter, Su Shishi, refuses to honor the betrothal arranged for her when she was young and marry Huo Yunzhou, a business magnate from Haicheng who has been in a vegetative state since a car accident. So her adop 2.1kReads8.0Score15014d adds
6. 6 新 On Our Wedding Night, My Comatose Husband Put His Arm Around My Waist 新婚夜，植物人老公搂住我的腰 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Sweet Romance + Age Gap + Husband Chasing His Wife + Both Chaste] Tong Yao is forced to take her twin sister’s place and marry Gu Jingchen, a former business tycoon who is now in a vegetative state. The whole city pities her, believing she will spend her life as a wife in name only. But on their wedding night, the sleeping man suddenly wraps an arm around her waist. The once decisive king of the business world wakes up and takes back his immense power. Everyone wait 3.8kReads6.6Score30514d adds
7. 7 新 On My Wedding Night, I Revived a Comatose Tycoon 新婚夜，我救活了植物人大佬 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance515k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later] [Sweet Romance] [Age Gap] [Scheming Male Lead] Jiang Yan grew up in a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. From childhood, she studied medicine under her grandparents, both seasoned physicians, and mastered the art of acupuncture. However, fate had other plans. Her father's company was on the brink of collapse, and to save it, she was forced to marry Lu Jingming, a business genius who had been left in a vegetative state by a car accident. Known for h 2.5kReads6.8Score14814d adds
8. 8 植 The Comatose Tycoon Falls in Love with Me 植物人大佬，爱上我 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + devoted to one another + sweet romance] An Ran is a highly skilled neurosurgeon who should have been making a name for herself saving lives. Instead, her greedy stepmother and father force her into the dark depths of fate. Tempted by money, they push her into what seems like an endless, loveless marriage, marrying her off to Mu Tingchen, a legendary business tycoon left in a vegetative state after a car accident. Once, Mu Tingchen ruled the business world with an ir 1.1kReads6.4Score—14d adds
9. 9 闪 My Flash-Marriage Husband Is Actually a Trillionaire CEO 闪婚老公，竟是千亿总裁 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance161k WordsCompleted 4.9kReads—Score17014d adds
10. 10 京 Beijing Marriage: Seduction and Spoiling 京婚诱宠 Tu Gekai Xin兔格楷芯Modern Romance452k WordsCompleted [The short drama Hidden Marriage Trial of Love: Lost in His Tenderness is now available. If you enjoy the novel, go watch it~] Marriage first, love later | Powerful man learns to bend | Both leads are inexperienced | Sweet everyday romance The first time Qiao Yingxin met Huo Linzhou, the man was cool and aloof, completely out of place amid the bar’s raucous crowd. On a whim, she flirted with him and took him home. The second time they met, they sat across a negotiating table, became a coup 1.3kReads8.2Score15214d adds

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    Arranged marriage, love blossoms! The male lead falls in love first and finds himself deeply in love! It's incredibly sweet!

11. 11 联 My Arranged Marriage Wife Is So Sweet, the Capital's Big Shot Can't Hold Back 联姻老婆好甜，京圈大佬节制不住 Xiong Chuang熊创Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / A sweet, slow-burn romance / Older man / Both are each other’s one and only A cool, distant beauty x a steady, calculating, fatherly type At twenty-two, Jian Xi accidentally discovered that she was the biological daughter of a wealthy business tycoon. She gained a pair of rich parents, and a husband through an arranged marriage. Her husband was Zhou Boting, the current head of the Zhou family. Rumor had it that he was disciplined and reserved, and at twenty-six had n 20.5kReads6.7Score1.6k14d adds

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    The story is about marriage first, then love; the male protagonist falls in love with the female protagonist first.

12. 12 联 Our Marriage Alliance Expired, and After the Divorce, the Abstinent Tycoon Kissed Me to Tears 联姻到期离婚，被禁欲大佬亲哭了 Xiong Chuang熊创Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / Slow-burn sweet romance / Older man / Secret marriage Clearheaded, delicate beauty x Abstinent, scheming powerhouse from Beijing’s elite The Fu and Wen families arrange a marriage, and Wen Zhi, newly acknowledged by the Wen family, marries Fu Yanxiu. He’s the current head of one of Beijing’s top families, tall and long-legged, with a stunning face. Unfortunately, he’s disciplined and proper, and keeps women at a distance. Before they register their marriage, he hands 14.1kReads6.9Score87114d adds
13. 13 坏 Oh No, Lovesick Mr. Chi Can Read Minds 坏了，恋爱脑池总他有读心术 Yu Gui渝归Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted [Faithful couples, happy ending, mildly funny, mind reading, System, sweet romance] After a car accident, Shen Qingshu is taken by a System to the world of a book. When she opens her eyes, she's already at a wedding. She lets out a long sigh. Divorce. This marriage has to end. But when she sees the balance in her bank account, Shen Qingshu gives in. Anyone who brings up divorce is asking for trouble! Her husband is a wealthy, domineering CEO. Only a fool would divorce him! The first time she see 3kReads9.2Score37114d adds

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    This is a sweet romance novel where the male lead matures quickly, the story progresses rapidly, there are no misunderstandings, and it's incredibly sweet!

14. 14 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 story is about a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. Initially, the male lead sets various rules for the female lead, forbidding them from making their relationship public and prohibiting them from interfering in his private affairs. Later, he tells everyone, "This is my wife."

15. 15 心 Cherished Darling 心肝宠 Jiu Ling九棂Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted (Top-tier wealthy family, a modern Jiangnan beauty as the heroine, an obsessive male lead, the heroine pursues him at first, then he spoils her relentlessly, devoted to each other, happy ending) For the sake of the child in her belly, Lu Zhiling was forced to marry an obsessive tycoon. Everyone thought she wouldn’t live long enough to give birth. To stay alive, she began winning him over. Before she knew it, she had become the apple of his eye. Later, she prepared to run away. His car was perche 79.5kReads9.5Score8.2k14d adds

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    It perfectly fits the requirements: the female lead is pregnant but loses her sight, only gradually regaining it later. The male lead initially doesn't want the child and has a terrible temper, but is eventually coaxed into having an abortion by the female lead. Then he discovers she doesn't love him at all, haha! The male lead is instantly in a chaotic situation, even locking the female lead in the house, which she then burns down. The author's writing is superb; after reading this for so long, I still can't find a replacement.

16. 16 亲 A Mom Raising Her Kid, Teary-Eyed 亲妈带娃眼泪汪汪 Just One Pack of Spicy Strips一包辣条就好Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted ☞ Updates on weekdays. Thanks for liking and supporting the story. If it’s not your thing, feel free to move on. P.S. I should warn readers who haven’t started yet. ① The heroine accidentally kisses the second male lead. A lot of readers can’t accept this. If you haven’t read it yet and that bothers you, I don’t recommend reading. Written for fun, read for fun The System is mostly just for show and only appears now and then. Yusu stood before them, a full five-foot-seven, her face stern. The thr 48kReads8.9Score5.5k14d adds

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    🍇The male and female leads had a business marriage, but their relationship was cold. They had three baby boys, and the male lead was indifferent to the three children. After unexpectedly finding out that he was the villainous female supporting character in a book, his life trajectory changed. The male lead suddenly became clingy, and the three little ones turned into mama's boys, saying, "We want to collect bottles to sell to Mommy to buy a dress."

17. 17 先 Marriage Before Love: The Capital's Top Young Master Has Been Plotting This for Ages 先婚后爱：京圈太子爷他蓄谋已久 Hezhou Doesn't Eat Cheese鹤洲不吃奶酪Modern Romance128k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + marriage first, love later] No angst at all! Lu Huaian, the young master who held power in the capital, tore up Wen Nian's contract and kissed her. He was absolutely impossible! But when Wen Nian was forced into an arranged marriage, he took her straight to the marriage registration office?! After they married, she discovered that the dog he raised was named Niannian! Lu Huaian had done it on purpose all along!! But it turned out everyone in the world knew he loved her. She was 134Reads—Score10814d adds

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    I highly recommend this book, "Arranged Marriage, Love Later"! Everyone in the cast is incredibly talkative, and the secondary couple is even set in the entertainment industry!

18. 18 闪 After Our Flash Marriage, the Dominant CEO Fu Begged to Go Public 闪婚后，霸道傅总求公开 Chestnut Zai Zai板栗仔仔Modern Romance509k WordsCompleted [Both Leads Are Chaste + Impulsive Marriage + Marriage First, Love Later + Love Grows Over Time + The Powerful One Bows His Head + A Gentle, Slow-Building Sweet Romance Where the Hero Falls First] Devoted, self-aware CEO × Ambitious orphan journalist -To avoid the blind date arranged by his grandmother, Fu Sichen asked Zhou Qingyan, whom he had once helped by chance, to pretend to be his girlfriend. To his surprise… they were the same person? -Suddenly, Zhou Qingyan got a phone call. In the calm 461Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead marries the female lead because his grandmother likes her. He initially doesn't care about her at all, but he gradually becomes attracted to her and starts spamming his social media to get her attention.

19. 19 强 A Forceful Romance! My Sweet, Soft Wife Can't Escape! 强势婚恋！香软小乖妻逃不掉！ Mo Jiu Xuan He墨酒玄鹤Modern Romance637k WordsCompleted [Unhinged, obsessive, sickly love + rugged man + 20-year age gap + ruthless hero + dark themes + unscrupulous tactics + marriage before love + both virgins + strong hero, weak heroine + innocent heroine + possessiveness + control + no escape] Unhinged, ruthless, possessive big shot × fragile, innocent college student He Xue was taking a boat to attend a lecture by a renowned teacher when a local conglomerate kidnapped her. Its chairman, Fu Zhenlong, forcibly took her away and made her marry him 22.6kReads8.1Score1.9k14d adds

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    Wow, this plot is so melodramatic! He Xue is so unlucky. Even going out to a lecture leads to her being hijacked. She's locked in a warehouse, hand and foot bound, and hasn't eaten for a day and a night. She's forcibly taken away by Fu Zhenlong, the chairman of a conglomerate, and forced to marry him and have a child. He Xue is exhausted, both physically and mentally. If she hadn't gotten pregnant, she probably would have been ruined. Seeing her pregnant, Fu Zhenlong shows some pity and tries to cherish her, but he still keeps a very strict watch on her. He Xue can't accept his love and repeatedly avoids him. This only makes the man more controlling of her freedom and even stricter with her. Can He Xue escape now? She'll definitely try to find a way. The protagonist always has her day; let's wait for her good news! 🍓

20. 20 死 After Faking My Death, the Villain Cubs I Raised Turned Dark 死遁后，我养的反派崽崽黑化了 Fantastic Beasts Are Here神奇动物在这里Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted (Sweet Romance, Both Pure, Healing, Beginner-Level Business Battles, A Touch of Coercive Possessiveness, Nurturing) After a car accident, eighteen-year-old Zhuang Keyan transmigrates into a book. To get home, she binds herself to a System and is tasked with raising Gu Peisi, the story’s future villain. Right now, he’s a feverish boy lying in a trash can, waiting to die. Zhuang Keyan has no choice but to raise him with loving care, turning Gu Peisi into a bright, upstanding model student. After h 2.8kReads8.9Score23614d adds

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    They're all incredibly beautiful! [Note]

21. 21 和 After Eloping with Her Childhood Friend, Her Rugged Commander Husband Went Crazy 和竹马私奔后，糙汉首长急疯了 Cen Shinian岑十年Modern Romance864k WordsCompleted [Short drama adaptation now streaming] [Period setting + military marriage + sweet, satisfying romance + married first, love later + winning back his wife!] Song Shengsheng had a nightmare and discovered that she was the cannon-fodder villainess in a period novel: the male lead’s first wife, who died young. In the book, beauty was her only asset. To escape her husband, she wrote a letter reporting that her military officer husband came from a politically suspect background. That wasn’t all. When 33kReads8.8Score2.9k14d adds
22. 22 穿 Transported to the 1980s, I Was Kept by a Madman 穿到八零年代，我被疯批包养了 A Stroke of Light and Shadow一笔光影Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted Shen Zhiyi, who has traveled back to 1988, looks at her impoverished home, her parents who favor sons over daughters, and her broken self. As the old saying goes: knowledge changes your fate, and beauty changes your family. Shen Zhiyi sets her sights on the wealthy Jiang Xiubai at first glance. Using her stunning looks, she sets out to catch him. She lands her catch, but never expected it to be a great white shark that eats people. Shen Zhiyi gets in over her head and can only keep dating him th 70Reads8.6Score—14d adds
23. 23 重 Reborn and Doted on by Everyone: The Powerful Beauty Has a Sweet Side 重生团宠：大佬娇妻有点甜 Writer's Block文荒Modern Romance2.5M WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [Everyone’s favorite + secret identities + doting brother + comedy + sweet romance] In her previous life, Chu Ziyan was an idiot. She trusted a scumbag and a vile woman, bringing ruin to her family and even causing the death of the man who loved her more than life itself. Reborn, she regains her beauty and intelligence, and sets out to crush her enemies and win the support of powerful allies. The influential people around her carefully protect her. Her business tycoon eldes 37.9kReads9.4Score2.6k14d adds
24. 24 娇 My Hot, Wild Wife Knows How to Keep Things Exciting 娇妻火辣辣，够野够带劲 Jin Yuzhi今与紫Modern Romance653k WordsCompleted (Former title: The Beauty Deliberately Tempts Him, and the Big Shot Admits He Can't Handle It) After returning from studying abroad, Chi Mi suffers two major blows in a row. Her boyfriend cheats on her in public, and her family's company is on the verge of bankruptcy. To save the company and get revenge on her ex, she takes the initiative to approach Ye Zhuohuai, the unruly, wealthy playboy of An City. Who could have guessed that the arrogant, overbearing man would not only be ridiculously posse 4.7kReads9.2Score34714d adds
25. 25 甜 Sweet Seduction! The Apple of Master Fu's Eye Is Both Sweet and Flirtatious 甜诱！傅爷的心尖宠她娇又撩 Su Yuan苏源Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Mutually Faithful + Secret Crush Comes True + Mutual Devotion + Flirting That’s Sweet Enough to Melt You] [Alluring, Flirtatious Heiress x Cultured Scoundrel in Power] Fu Qiyun, a financial titan in London and heir to the Fu Group, is an untouchable, aloof beauty: abstinent, unfeeling, and anything but ordinary. But for Miss Song, the more challenging the prey, the more she likes it. The little temptress straddles the man’s waist and teases him without restraint, her slender fingers brushing hi 7.1kReads9.2Score74214d adds
26. 26 靳 Master Jin's Secret Marriage Meltdown: Red-Eyed and Begging to Go Public 靳爷隐婚发疯：红眼诱哄官宣 Qi Xiaoke柒小可Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Unhinged business tycoon × cool-headed genius doctor #DevotedCouple #SweetRomance #SecretCrush #MarriageFirstLoveLater Newly released animated series: The Hidden Marriage of Master Jin: coaxing her into going public “Keeping our marriage secret is fine, but sleeping in separate rooms? No way!” Zhou Yining, a genius surgeon, was drugged by her cheating boyfriend and best friend, and ended up sleeping with her neighbor, Jin Beichen. Afterward, they signed a “secret marriage agreement,” promising 22.9kReads9.1Score2.6k14d adds

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    Recommended, recommended

27. 27 装 Playing Sweet to Steal a Kiss: My Sickly Uncle Goes Wild Spoiling Me After Our Whirlwind Wedding 装乖骗吻：闪婚病娇小叔发疯宠 Qi Xiaoke柒小可Modern Romance147k WordsCompleted [Clearheaded, decisive female doctor ✖️ scheming heir to a financial empire] [Marriage before love | Secret crush | Sweet romance | Both leads are chaste | Powerful tycoon bows his head] “Keeping our marriage secret is fine, but hiding me away is not.” Outside the operating room, Guan Qiyue witnessed her fiancé betray her with her own sister. That night, tipsy and unsteady, she sank onto the lap of her fiancé's uncle, Lu Nanxun. Putting on a meek, aggrieved look, she said, “Uncle Lu, they've all 3.4kReads7.2Score37314d adds
28. 28 傅 Mr. Fu Is a Little Too Sweet on His Wife 傅总宠妻有点甜 Li Sanwen李三温Modern Romance56k WordsOngoing [Devoted to each other + marriage before love + nine-year age gap + sweet married life] Ding Ran hasn’t even graduated yet when her parents somehow arrange a marriage for her. At the blind date, the pampered, looks-conscious Miss Ding blinks. The man is so handsome that she agrees to go along with the arranged marriage, for now. But things seem to be taking a strange turn. Wasn’t this supposed to be a blind date that led to marriage? Why is Fu Yu so good to her? One day, Ding Ran clutches her ac 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    ✅Nine-year age gap ✅The female lead falls in love after an arranged marriage; the male lead has been planning this for a long time ✅Sweet daily life in love after marriage

29. 29 夫 After His Wife Stops Pursuing Him, the Abstinent Tycoon Cracks 夫人停止倒追后，禁欲大佬破防了 The Moon Dipped in Matcha月亮沾抹茶Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted [True love after marriage + sweet and satisfying romance + mutual healing] [Fake sunshine × genuinely devoted dog] Jiang Xianyue was beautiful but boisterous, and Cui Yi hated how she blurted out flirtatious lines the moment she opened her mouth. Later, Jiang Xianyue stopped bothering him and stopped flirting with him. Cui Yi cornered her against the wall. “Jiang Xianyue, call me hubby once, and my life is yours.” * Cui Yi was always disciplined, courteous, and distant. Then he met Jiang Xianyue 17Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead thought the female lead loved him, but he didn't realize she was just teasing him out of boredom.

30. 30 朝 Clear as the Morning Mist 朝雾至清 Lu Xingyu鹿星鱼Modern Romance286k WordsCompleted A marriage first, love later + older man + slow-burn romance + a cold-faced, doting male lead A hugely ambitious superstar × a powerful man whose influence runs deep and quiet [At first, he is only physically attracted to her] - A marriage contract binds Lin Chaowu and Zhou Zhiqing together. He is the cold, inscrutable head of the powerful Zhou family. At first, he is only physically attracted to her; he does not love her, but he spoils her to an extraordinary degree. She is a top-tier star, 3.7kReads6.8Score35414d adds

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    A sweet romance novel about marriage first, then love later. The protagonist doesn't love the other person at first but is very doting. Both the male and female leads are good people with positive values.

31. 31 许 Captain Xu, Will You Marry Me? 许机长，结婚吗 Mu Yi Weibai木易微白Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted [Cool, Distinguished Airline Captain × Ethereal, Stunning Comic Artist] *Marriage first, love later + Six-year age gap + Mutual devotion, body and soul + Hero has a secret crush *The first time Xu Shen saw Ye Qingcha after returning to the country, he, a man who usually kept everyone at arm’s length, inexplicably asked for her WeChat. But she mistook the ring on his left ring finger, which he wore to ward off admirers, as a sign he was married. Thinking he was cheating on his wife, she replied c 688Reads8.9Score12914d adds

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    The male lead has a crush on the female lead, and after they reunite, they get married in a flash. There are no melodramatic plot twists; it's sweet and without any angst.

32. 32 宁 Professor Ning Is Troubled: What Should He Do About His Socially Anxious Wife? 宁教授苦恼，太太是个社恐怎么办 Cang Lin藏琳Modern Romance292k WordsCompleted (Completed) [Marriage first, love later + two strangers + little white rabbit and big bad wolf] [Pretend-proper history professor × genuinely antisocial voice actor] Zi Su always thought Ning Shisui had entered a marriage of convenience with her because he couldn't be with the person he loved. Until one night, he got drunk and gently held her captive in his arms. Zi Su was so nervous she didn't dare move. Stammering, she asked, “Prof... Professor Ning, don't you like men?” His gaze burned as he 6.2kReads8.9Score75914d adds

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    The story revolves around a seemingly innocent girl and a seemingly introverted, shy girl who is socially awkward but highly skilled in her field. The male lead, a history professor, falls for her at first sight, takes her home, and gradually guides her towards him.

33. 33 乖 Be Good, Give Me a Kiss. Mr. Mu Is a Total Wife-Doting Fool 乖，亲一下，慕先生是宠妻狂魔 Strawberry Shortcake草莓酥酥Modern Romance241k WordsCompleted A bright, willful, adorable, goofy heiress vs. a cold, elegant, calculating CEO who spoils his wife (marriage first, love later + funny, sweet daily life + falling in love over time + both leads are each other's first and only) Chu Wanwan always did as she pleased, but she tripped up with Mu Huaixu and got pregnant. When their parents found out, they married because of the baby. Chu Wanwan thought their marriage would be in name only. But the man didn't seem to agree. After the wedding, they nev 2.4kReads9.1Score18114d adds

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    A story of marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, told from the perspectives of two wealthy families, with the female lead being a childhood sweetheart. It's really good! [Kissing emojis][Kissing emojis][Kissing emojis] [Mini-Drama 1] Xiao Bao: Waaah, Daddy! Mu Huaixu: What's wrong? Xiao Bao: Waaah, I tried to teach Mommy how to play games, but she still can't. Mu Huaixu: Do you hate Mommy? Xiao Bao: No! But let Xiao Bao cry a little, waaah. Da Bao… Chu Wanwan (guiltyly): Ahahaha

34. 34 既 When I First Saw Chunyi 既见椿意 Flower Flower Flower Flower Isn't a Flower花花花花不是花Modern Romance329k WordsCompleted [Obsessive, scheming CEO × down-on-her-luck heiress with a surprising side × marriage first, love later × love growing over time × one-on-one, both devoted to each other × mild coercive romance × intense push and pull × groveling to win his wife back] Shang Jiming is rumored to be a jinx who brings death to his closest relatives. Behind a gentle, jade-like facade, he toys with everyone’s fate. He needs a well-behaved woman for a political marriage, but on the day they register their marriage, he 58Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Both books are so sweet, I'm crying! In the first one, the male and female leads don't know each other very well and their feelings develop gradually. The male lead falls for her first and steals kisses from her while she's asleep—he's incredibly charming! In the second one, the male lead has been secretly in love with the female lead for seven years. Their relationship has a bit of a bickering-lovers dynamic; there's a slight distance between them at the beginning, but it's still incredibly sweet.

35. 35 小 A Care Manual for Gummy Bear 小熊软糖饲养手册 Flower Flower Flower Flower Isn't a Flower花花花花不是花Modern Romance191k WordsCompleted [Mutual healing × secret love comes true × long-planned romance × marriage first, love later × foodie sweetheart × scheming heartthrob × honest communication × both leads are devoted to each other] In her senior year of high school, Su Tang awkwardly fell for her childhood friend, Shen Xiting. Desperate to chase that bright light, the food-loving girl went to great lengths to lose weight. At university, she finally worked up the courage to confess, only to be left even more lost and full of self 6Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 36 虚 The Fake Villainess Has Caught the Pure-Hearted Hero's Eye 虚伪女配被纯情男主盯上了 Sui Er虽迩Modern Romance148k WordsOngoing [Quick transmigration + a truly hypocritical, truly sharp-tongued villainess + the male lead knows she's fake but willingly falls for her + one-on-one romance, both leads have no past partners] Sang Wan is bound to a quick transmigration System and must play a vicious supporting villainess in every world to stay alive, paving the way for the heroine's entrance and teaching the male lead how cruel human nature can be. She indulges in a life of dazzling lights and lavish excess, and considers hers 40Reads5.7Score—14d adds

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    In the first world, the female lead comes from a powerful and influential family, and the male lead is her equal. However, the female lead is mean and arrogant, looking down on the male lead. At first, the male lead thinks the female lead is too hypocritical, but unexpectedly, as they spend more time together, he can't help but fall for her. 🔥

37. 37 软 A Gentle Seduction 软诱 Jiujiu Qi久久萋Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted The print edition of Rose Crown goes on sale August 10. Available on all platforms. [Married First, Love Later + Secret Crush + He Chases His Wife After Losing Her, But She Never Looks Back + Both Are Each Other’s First] She was the Xu family’s adopted daughter, and Zhou Yuetian’s little shadow. She had followed him everywhere since childhood, until she heard him say this at the age of twenty-four: “She’s just the Xu family’s adopted daughter. Why would I actually care about her? People like us 71.5kReads9.6Score8.6k14d adds

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    While other female protagonists are still blinded by love and abandoning themselves and their dignity for men, the female protagonist in this book has already won over readers with her clear-headed statement, "I'm not waiting to be chosen by him; I'm not an object waiting to be chosen." [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up] 💍1. There are two most praiseworthy highlights in this book. First, the male protagonist is finally no longer the kind of man who takes advantage of the female protagonist when she's drunk! This kind of male protagonist who considers things from a female perspective is quite rare, or rather, it's the author himself. I love it! [Kiss] Second, there are no vicious female supporting characters, and no female rivalry (except for the second male lead's mother). Almost all the female characters are clear-headed and rational, striving for everything they deserve. The female protagonist clearly likes the second male lead but doesn't give up or lose herself. Although she keeps chasing after him, she always maintains the initiative in this relationship; she is the subject. So once she's disappointed enough, she quickly leaves him, very decisively and without any lingering! He's more sensible than most female leads in this respect [think about it]. The male lead's ten-year unrequited love finally paid off [heart]. He's very gentle, warm, and considerate [shy]. He pays attention to every word and reaction of the female lead, and his attention to detail and tact is hard not to like [admiration]. He always brings her flowers 💐 or desserts and cakes 🍰 when he comes home, and they both enjoy these little rituals in their daily lives. He's the ideal male lead that most girls would love 💗 He loves posting on social media to show off their love 💖 His first post and every subsequent one are related to the female lead 💞 After the female lead realizes she likes the male lead, she takes the initiative, and both of them speak up without any misunderstandings [OK]. Both the male and female leads are gentle, steadfast, and have strong moral values. @SweetOrange @DevotedToSweetOrange When spring is light green, he's under the tree. When summer is deep green and lush, he's under the tree. When autumn is golden and dazzling, he's under the tree. When winter is covered in snow, he's still under the tree. Spring, summer, autumn, and winter, the seasons come and go, and he has always been there. [Spring's tidings don't arrive, the nightingale doesn't come.] [It will come, you must wait.] These words are so well written, they really touched me [almost crying]. Unrequited love is like an orange, each half filled with fragments of the other person, each half's sour and sweetness must be digested alone. Xie Yanli perfectly embodies the saying: Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. He silently waited, secretly observed and understood her preferences, meticulously planned chance encounters, and finally, when the opportunity came, seized it and never let go! Mr. Xie finally found the love of his life he had longed for for ten years💓 and the girl who lacked love finally found her own unique affection💝 There's another line in the book that I also really like: If unrequited love doesn't work out, then meet a good person later. May every unrequited love have a happy ending, and may we all get what we want~ Finally, let me say, who doesn't want a thank-you gift? [Sending heart] 💍2. A sweet and slightly bittersweet story, a story that reveals reality and bitterness upon closer reading. The background is a wealthy family, but the wealthy family aspect is downplayed, turning the golden key of most novels into an ordinary background, making the content unconventional. Each character embodies the joys and sorrows of humanity, a comedy woven from a series of tragedies. The highlight of the main text is the "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" scenario. After reading the epilogue, I realized that the author's claim of being good at writing epilogues is true. I personally think the epilogues are quite realistic and natural, creating a stronger sense of immersion. Characters whose stories weren't clearly explained in the main text have complete storylines in the epilogues, filling in many gaps. The epilogue explains that Zhou Yuetian likes Lou Ruan, and he wants to give his mother a better life and take control of the company as soon as possible so he doesn't have to live under the thumb of his scumbag father anymore, which is not wrong. His mistake was knowing Lou Ruan liked him, yet neither responding nor rejecting her, basking in his own self-satisfaction and feeling no guilt. He enjoyed her affection and care, only occasionally casting a glance at her, believing she couldn't live without him. It must be said that one's family background truly influences their development. Zhou Yuetian lacked security and was overly arrogant, coupled with the arrogance of being favored, so he never expressed his feelings or took the initiative, repeatedly exploiting the female lead's love to test how much she truly loved him. However, this flawed approach only drove them further apart, ultimately causing him to miss out on the relationship. By the time he realized his mistake, it was too late. Heaven gave him a chance, but he pushed away the girl who was completely devoted to him, wasting over a decade of his youth on someone others would fight tooth and nail for. Zhou Yuetian's family background is pitiful, but that's no reason to pity him for belittling the female lead's efforts and failing to appreciate them. Not all mistakes can be forgiven or made up for. However, I'm a little puzzled by his close friend Cheng Lei. Why is he so obedient and afraid of him? Only Cheng Lei cared about Zhou Yuetian, spoke well of him, and tried to find solutions. He's not just a good brother, he's a complete sycophant! [Awkward laugh] I even started to suspect Cheng Lei was gay and liked Zhou Yuetian! [Laughs] In the end, I concluded that Cheng Lei was just a simple tool. Then, in the epilogue about the female lead's adoptive mother, I learned why she was so cold to both the female lead and her own son. It turns out she was once a girl who believed in love, but her husband dealt her a fatal blow, leading to postpartum depression and bipolar disorder. She was constantly torn between saving me and wanting to die. She tried to be a good mother, and she was actually protecting the female lead and shielding her from risks. Fortunately, she made the right decision to leave the scumbag with nothing in the end [Learned something]. The most interesting character in this book, in my opinion, is the female lead's younger brother [Full]. A cheating father, a sick mother, a loveless older sister, and a pitiful him [Laughing and crying]. He was a poor kid who was neglected by his parents, but with his arrogant and awkward personality, he created a hilarious and irritable younger brother [Laughing and crying]. Hahaha, his side stories are both heartbreaking and funny [Facepalm]. 💍3. This book uses a lot of words to describe the appearance of the male and female leads, and a scene is repeated several times. Although romance novels often use this kind of writing, I personally feel it's a bit boring [Awkward laugh]. Maybe it's because I've read a lot of novels of this type. As for the female lead, I personally don't think she has any particularly attractive points. She has the appearance of a straight man's first love, a pure and alluring face, um... How to say it [Thinking]. I can only say that I'm not a big fan of this type. As an old bookworm, I have high standards for reading, so I'm not particularly interested in or fond of the "little wife" type of female lead. However, the writing style is quite good. In conclusion: Overall, it's very well written! Worth reading [Learned something new] You deserve to have it 🌹🌹🌹

38. 38 再 Keep It Up and I’ll Spoil You 再作就宠你 A Page of Fireworks一纸烟火Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + devoted husband] (A mad, theatrical, scheming male lead vs. a cold, restrained, obsessive female lead) She works for Second Young Master Xiao. Position: Wife. Compensation: Salary + year-end bonus, paid vacation, and full benefits. Job duties: Handle all tasks that fall within the scope of a wife’s work, excluding sleeping together. She’s worked diligently for four years. She plans to stay until the contract expires, then find a new boss. But Second Young Master Xia 1.2kReads9.2Score10614d adds

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love; the male lead raises his wife to be strong.

39. 39 婚 Spoiled After Marriage 婚后侍宠 Tu Su兔苏Modern Romance541k WordsCompleted Miss Sunflower and Her Qipao Gentleman The heroine has an avoidant attachment style + the older hero guides her / both are pure in body and mind, with overwhelming possessiveness Beautiful, bold, resilient, and seemingly well-behaved university professor x proud, sharp-tongued, scheming, aloof beauty [Flash Marriage and Exclusive Devotion + Clear-Headed Strong Female Lead + Marriage Before Love + Two Strong Leads + Age Gap + Slow-Burn Romance + Adorabl 3.1kReads8.5Score15514d adds

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, a whirlwind romance arranged by families. The male lead falls in love first, initially indifferent, but gradually deepens his affection, showering her with endless affection. He wears a cheongsam to please his wife, gifting her a yacht, a manor, a jewelry store, and transferring trillions of dollars in assets to her. It's incredibly sweet!

40. 40 恶 The Villainess Turns Over a New Leaf, and Her Mad Husband Dotes on Her 恶女洗白，疯批夫君宠上天 Fang Yue Lan Xing方月揽星Ancient Romance504k WordsCompleted [Just rated! Marriage first, love later + raising a powerful minister + the male lead fights tooth and nail for their married status] Chu Ning accidentally transmigrates to a remote, impoverished mountain village. The original owner was also named Chu Ning, and was a notorious shrew in the area. She'd been stealing chickens and dogs, cheating and cutting corners since childhood, and swore like a sailor every day. Now she was twenty, and not a single person from the surrounding villages dared co 609Reads6.9Score10014d adds

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    The female lead has always wanted to write her own book!! Highly recommended.

41. 41 契 Contract Bride: After Marriage, Mr. Lu Slowly Falls for Her 契约娇妻：婚后陆总渐渐沦陷 Wen Roufei温柔菲Modern Romance312k WordsCompleted Married First, Love Later + Both Chaste + Sweet Romance + Adorable Kids One agreement stipulated that they would marry for just two years, but Mr. Lu fell so deeply in love that he lost control. Two years later, Gu Wan, her heart dead, left for good. When he saw her again, she had two children by her side. But why did they look so much like him...? 128Reads6.7Score—14d adds
42. 42 戏 A Staged Marriage: Sweet Pear's Seduction Leaves the Young Master Xing Obsessed and Out of Control 戏婚：欲染甜梨，刑少沦陷失了控 Song Weizhi松尾枝Modern Romance772k WordsCompleted [Sweet-natured yet resilient and clear-eyed heroine ✘ cruel, controlling scion of Beijing’s elite] Love after a whirlwind wedding + seductive flirting + chasing his wife + both leads’ first love [Short drama now streaming] On the day of his older brother’s engagement banquet, Xing Heye, the most arrogant and unruly Third Master Xing of Beijing’s elite, made a show of marrying a girl with no family connections. Outsiders speculated that it was part of a struggle to inherit the top-ranked wealthy 10.7kReads9.0Score65514d adds

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    [Admiration][Admiration] Xing Heye, the most arrogant and eccentric master in Beijing's elite circles, made a high-profile, whirlwind marriage to a girl with no family or social standing on the day of his brother's engagement banquet. Rumors circulated that it was a battle for the first heir. Insiders revealed that he had a past relationship with his sister-in-law, and that the lowly young mistress was merely a tool, destined to step aside sooner or later. It's said that her cross-dressing seduced the woman-less Xing Heye into a passionate kiss on the street. [Innocent! He forced a kiss on me!] This seemingly wealthy young mistress actually works five jobs a day; being a young mistress is just the most cost-effective part-time job. — The female lead is incredibly busy, having to act alongside her sugar daddy, always on call, and even gaining weight to improve her appearance. Super good-looking! The male lead falls in love with the female lead without realizing it, only secretly suggesting adding a clause to the agreement. The female lead has no objection; after all, adding a clause costs 100,000 yuan!

43. 43 溶 North and South of Rongcheng 溶城南北 Unsweetened Tangyuan不甜的汤圆Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted [Older man who takes the initiative and guides the romance x younger woman focused on her career and tangled up in love | equally matched leads | both sexually inexperienced | HE] Two years ago, Huo Xuchuan, head of the Huo family, died at sea in a plane crash. At just twenty-four, Huo Zhaoning seized power with an iron fist and firmly took the top seat. From north to south in Rongcheng, almost everyone was waiting to see the Huo family become a laughingstock, to watch the once-mighty family fal 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist is the sole heir groomed by her father in a powerful family with connections to both the legitimate and criminal worlds. However, after her father's unexpected death, everyone in the family schemes to seize her position. A trial leads her to the male protagonist, a man considered a rival by his own family. He falls in love at first sight, willingly accepting her advances even though he knows she's using him. The female protagonist is slow to react emotionally, so he patiently guides her. He uses his power and influence to help her maintain her position!

44. 44 全 Everyone Knows Captain Jing Is in Love with Doctor Lu 全世界都知道，景队长喜欢陆医生 Fragrant Orchid馥郁兰香Modern Romance355k WordsCompleted “Love After Marriage” + “One-on-One, Both Pure” + “Whirlwind Marriage” + “Sweet Romance” Aloof, handsome special police officer × Gentle, kind-hearted surgeon Lu Xingchen thought that without love in their marriage, they would simply treat each other with respect. She never expected that Jing Jiamu had fallen for her at first sight long ago. He respected her and supported whatever she did. He even told her he liked her... After the man's gentle pursuit, Lu Xingchen finally fell for him. She said 1.2kReads9.4Score20414d adds

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    All three of these are stories of arranged marriages that blossom into love, and the content is quite good!

45. 45 般 A Perfect Match 般配关系 Xi Er西耳Modern Romance191k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + secret love becomes mutual + domineering tycoon + first love + devoted couple + happy ending] [Charming, haughty lawyer X passionate, ruthless tycoon] For the sake of her family, Xu Zi marries the man she hates most, Yu Jiyan. To this justice-obsessed lawyer, Yu Jiyan is a ruthless businessman who will stop at nothing. Besides, she has someone else hidden in her heart: her first love. After the wedding, Yu Jiyan goes along with her demand for a sexless marriage. The 11.5kReads9.1Score85714d adds
46. 46 读 My Mind-Reading Husband Is So Sweet 读心老公有点甜 Gu Liaoliao顾了了Modern Romance392k WordsCompleted Completed ❤️ [Mind Reading + Flash Marriage + Love After Marriage + Comedy + Both Leads Speak Their Minds + Unhinged Shenanigans + A Couple Showing Off Their Acting] When Qi Yanzhi, the eldest young master of Kyoto's top family, the Qi family, suddenly fell into a coma and became a vegetable, his family decided to arrange a marriage for him in hopes of waking him. After carefully selecting a bride and having a master calculate their compatibility, they chose Lin Shuwan, the second young lady of 5.1kReads9.3Score64714d adds
47. 47 替 After Becoming a Substitute Bride, She Changed Her Disabled Husband's Fate 替嫁后，她为残疾老公逆天改命 The Blue Whale蓝色的鲸鱼Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + mutual devotion + doting husband + extra sweet] Lin Wanwan is forced by her stepsister, Lin Keke, to marry Mu Lengyu, who was originally engaged to Lin Keke, through despicable means. Lin Keke simply can’t stand the thought of marrying a man with a disability. A few days after Lin Wanwan takes her place, Mu Lengyu sees through her disguise. But Mu Lengyu takes it in stride. Whether it’s Lin Keke or Lin Wanwan, as long as she’s young and beautiful, he doesn’t care who his w 341Reads7.3Score10514d adds

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    This book, titled "Marriage of Convenience Turns into Love," features a male lead who falls in love with the female lead at first sight. It's incredibly sweet, and the male lead helps the female lead in every way.

48. 48 先 Marriage Before Love: Chief Minister, Please Surrender! 先婚后爱：首辅大人快投降！ Books Fade into the Ordinary书消寻常Ancient Romance299k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Revenge + Sweet Romance + Putting Jerks in Their Place + Marriage Before Love] Shen Qingci was an ordinary office worker in the 21st century, with a passion for taekwondo! Overnight, she transmigrated into the unloved legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Zhenbei in an unknown dynasty! Her mother died young, her father didn't care for her, her half-sister provoked her, and the servants bullied her! One day, her scumbag father from her original life showed up and tossed down an 24Reads—Score214d adds

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    It's worth watching; see how the male and female leads gradually fall in love despite their initial dislike for each other. See how our male lead transforms into a devoted husband step by step.

49. 49 小 The Junior Clerk and the Heir to a Fortune Are Secretly Married 小公务员和豪门继承人隐婚了 Xun Jue Yizhuo逊珏逸卓Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Cold on the outside, warm on the inside male lead + warm on the outside, guarded on the inside female lead + older man + secret marriage + marriage first, love later + devoted only to her] A marriage brought about by a twist of fate stirred up no waves for either of them. What difference did it make whom she married? What difference did it make whom he married? After getting their marriage licenses, they agreed to keep the marriage a secret for the time being… But her husband’s secret identity 9.4kReads9.1Score84214d adds
50. 50 闪 A Flash Marriage to a Wealthy, Sickly Puppy; Leveling Up and Beating Monsters 闪婚豪门病娇小奶狗，升级打怪 Xun Jue Yizhuo逊珏逸卓Modern Romance698k WordsCompleted Her stingy boyfriend of six years invited her to dinner at a fancy restaurant. He wasn’t proposing. He was breaking up with her. Afraid of wasting the expensive red wine, the heroine drank the whole bottle by herself. And then… She told the male lead, “You’re so handsome! Marry me!” He replied, “Okay! Once you’re sober tomorrow, we’ll go register our marriage.” When she sobered up, the heroine regretted it. Because he was five years younger than her and still in school. But the male lead 2.2kReads9.1Score20514d adds

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