Looking for Stories with a Female Lead Who Calls the Shots, Stays Razor-Sharp, and Is Always Scheming 求女主掌握全局，极致清醒，无时无刻不在设局文

1. 201 手 With a Plunder System in Hand, Your Talents Are All Mine 手握掠夺系统，你们天赋都是我的 I Want Pickled Fish想吃酸菜鱼Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.4M WordsOngoing [Interstellar + no romance + villainess protagonist + play the pig to eat the tiger] After transmigrating from the apocalypse to an interstellar era, Li Yuangreen received one good piece of news and one bad one. The good news was that she had brought her healing ability with her. The bad news was that her good-for-nothing younger brother had awakened a System and was determined to become a heavenly protagonist, with her in his harem... - “It’s fine.” Standing in a pool of blood, Li Yuangreen cra 2.5kReads8.3Score307Shelves
2. 202 骨 Her Bones Are Yet Cold, Her Vengeance Unfulfilled: The Wicked Woman Returns from Hell 骨未寒，仇未报，恶女她从地狱来 Jiyue Ying霁月萤Ancient Romance128k WordsOngoing [Revenge after being reborn + the whole family gets what they deserve, no forgiveness + satisfying inner-courtyard drama] In her previous life, Gu Han Yin was framed by her fiancé and adopted daughter. On the eve of her wedding, everyone caught her in bed with another man. That same day, the adopted daughter stole her identity, became the most favored young lady in the marquis's residence, rose to prominence, and married into the heir's household. They ruined her reputation, trampled over her 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Highly recommended!!! This is a historical romance novel featuring a strong female protagonist. The heroine is intelligent, wields power and intrigue, tears apart scumbags and bitches, and relentlessly pursues her career. Even after her entire family suffers a devastating fate, the heroine remains clear-headed and refuses to forgive.

3. 203 宜 After Yixiu Was Reborn, Why Is the Big Fat Orange Crying? 宜修重生后，大胖橘怎么哭了 Jiang Mimi’s Owner姜咪咪的主人Female-Channel Fanfiction950k WordsOngoing [Empresses in the Palace Fanfiction] [Yixiu Reborn] [Saving Her Son] [Revenge] [Harem Intrigue] [Mother-Son Bond] [Villainess Power Fantasy] [The Emperor's Long Road to Winning Her Back] Yixiu died. She died in Jingren Palace, after the words, "May we never meet again, in life or death." Only as she lay dying did she understand. All her life, she had hated Rouze, Zhen Huan, and those who stole the emperor's favor, yet she had forgotten to hate the man who had truly taken everything from her. 2.7kReads8.1Score132Shelves

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   New author recommending a book! Please recommend, urge for updates, listen, and comment! Currently in the recommendation period, updating 10,000-20,000 words daily, no breaks! Yi Xiu is reborn a year before Hong Hui's death. This time, she's no longer love-struck, won't harm her child, and won't blame all her hatred on women. She wants to protect Hong Hui, secure her position, and uncover the truths she overlooked in her previous life. Rou Ze won't be portrayed as a purely evil woman; she made mistakes, and her naiveté was never an excuse to hurt Yi Xiu. The sisters will still argue, resent, and suspect each other, but as the truth is gradually revealed, Yi Xiu discovers that it was Yin Zhen who truly pushed all the women step by step towards tragedy. From "Xiao Yi" to "Yi Xiu," from past affection to mutual loathing. All romantic storylines end in tragedy. Zhen Huan, Chun Yuan, and Yin Zhen will not have a traditionally happy ending. This time, Yi Xiu doesn't seek his love. She just wanted to see who Yinzhen could blame for everything after those women stopped taking the blame for him.

4. 204 美 The Beautiful, Aloof Master Dotes on Her Little Disciple [Two Female Leads] 美丽清冷师尊宠爱小徒弟【双女主】 Bring Me a Vat of Luosifen来一缸螺蛳粉8k WordsCompleted A Beautiful, Aloof Master Dotes on Her Little Disciple [Two Female Leads] 1.2kReads—Score—Shelves
5. 205 恶 Villainess on a Quick Transmigration Spree! The Male Leads and Supporting Men Are All in Her Palm 恶女快穿！男主男配都是掌中之物 A Li Doesn't Eat Scallions阿离不吃葱Ancient Romance994k WordsCompleted (Quick transmigration + self-serving villainess + different male leads + total control) Audiobook now available! In her previous life, Xu Wanyue was set up by her legitimate elder sister and sent to the emperor’s bed. After giving birth, her sister brutally killed her for having a daughter, and Xu Wanyue herself was tortured to death! Consumed by resentment, she unexpectedly binds herself to a Villainess Comeback System. To return to life and take revenge, she offers her soul as the price and jo 865Reads8.3Score142Shelves

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   The first book only has an 8.4 Rating, but it's truly exceptionally good! ^ω^ The details are slightly lacking, but please don't mind the minutiae. Overall, if I were to rate it normally, I'd probably give it a 9.2. The second book already has a 9.2 Rating; it's mostly about detail and is generally quite reasonable, with well-written descriptions. ⊙▽⊙ Anyway, I highly recommend both of these books!

6. 206 姐 Sister, You Smell So Good? [Two Female Leads] 姐姐，你好香啊？【双女主】 Bring Me a Vat of Luosifen来一缸螺蛳粉9k WordsCompleted Sis, you smell so good? [Two Female Leads] 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves
7. 207 恶 The Wicked Woman Has Trained Countless Men! She Climbs the Social Ladder and Sparks a Rivalry 恶女训狗无数！攀高枝！引雄竞 Peach Blossoms Reflected in Wine桃花映酒Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Now publishing / The short drama Hong Luan Yin is streaming] [The villainess won't reform + unapologetically self-serving + taming men + a battlefield of men competing for her] Yun Qi is transported into a storybook that deliberately paints her as ugly and wicked. Once a powerful princess who ruled the court and kept countless male lovers, she now finds herself reduced to a disgraced fake heiress of the Marquis's household. The real heiress, meanwhile, is the family's precious jewel, destined t 138.8kReads9.4Score19.6kShelves
8. 208 顶 The Ultimate Bait: The Heiress Goes on a Revenge Rampage 顶级诱饵：千金复仇鲨疯了 Xiang Yunzhen向允臻Modern Romance341k WordsCompleted [Power Couple + Reborn Villainess + Rival Suitors + Scheming and Fighting + Plot-Driven + Healing] Yin Zhi only learned the truth on the brink of death: she was a foolhardy heiress. The venomous snake she had raised with her own hands stabbed her in the back and sent her into a death trap. They broke both her hands and dumped her in the sea, while her best friend died taking a bullet for her. As she sank beneath the waves, she remembered her grandmother's words. “Xiao Zhi, kindness needs teeth, 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead was so smart to risk her life to save herself every time, even under those conditions in her previous life.

9. 209 渡 I Failed My Tribulation and Became a Top-Tier Star's Cat 渡劫失败，我成了顶流男星的猫 Miting谜亭Modern Romance186k WordsOngoing [Just got a rating, it’ll go up later] [Cool and powerful heroine x stoic and loyal guard dog x abstinent master] After failing my tribulation, I was reborn as a black cat and adopted by a top-tier star from the entertainment industry. He thought I was an ordinary pet, until I took human form in the production crew’s camper and blew my cover right there. So I had no choice but to share a room with him, sleeping in the same bed. The heat of his body grew more intense, and his gaze on me became in 31Reads6.7Score132Shelves

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   This book is definitely worth reading! The female lead is so charming! I really love it, I love both the original form and the cat.

10. 210 爱 Falling for My Blind Date's Beautiful Younger Sister [Two Female Leads] 爱上相亲对象的漂亮妹妹【双女主】 Bring Me a Vat of Luosifen来一缸螺蛳粉6k WordsCompleted Falling for the Beautiful Younger Sister of My Blind Date [Two Female Leads] 469Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 211 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 26.6kReads9.5Score3.8kShelves

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    When it comes to having a firm grasp on the overall situation, this person is the one.

12. 212 看 After Seeing the On-Screen Comments, I Pretended to Be the Yandere Male Lead’s First Love 看到弹幕后，我冒充了病娇男主的白月光 Starlight Cream Puff星光泡芙Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted [Transmigration, yandere, taming a dog, wild imagination and on-screen comments, an ordinary girl rising to the top] After coming back to life in a yandere novel, Su Xianyu had her dream of lazing around completely shattered when on-screen comments appeared. Feng Lin is cold and germophobic? Then she'll pretend to be his first love to get close to him! Attacked by the protagonist's fans? She'll check the spoilers in advance and dodge them perfectly! The original heroine wants to use a child to s 1.8kReads7.6Score195Shelves

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    The female lead is clear-headed and in control of the whole situation [Admiration] It just started airing and it's super good! The original female lead ran away because she disliked the yandere male lead's forced love. The female lead is resourceful and good at disguising herself, so you need to think about it while watching. She's not the kind of charming girl who falls in love at first sight. The female lead's methods and plot developments are one after another. She seems to suffer a lot for the male lead, but in reality, she's secretly secretly in love. In the end, the male lead realizes that the female lead might not be as innocent as she seems, but he still loves her deeply.

13. 213 漂 The Beautiful Older Woman Chases Me Until She Wants Me Back [Two Female Leads] 漂亮姐姐对我追妻火葬场【双女主】 Bring Me a Vat of Luosifen来一缸螺蛳粉9k WordsCompleted The beautiful older sister is chasing me like crazy after I dumped her [Two Female Leads] 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
14. 214 纨 The Playboy Won Me a Noble Title, and the Reborn Matriarch Went on a Killing Spree 纨绔为我夺诰命，重生主母杀疯了 Folded in the Mist折雾里Ancient Romance905k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Clear-headed, independent true heiress x play-the-pig-to-eat-the-tiger fake wastrel] [Female-oriented fiction + heroine reborn + hero transmigrates + political intrigue] After more than ten years as the wife of the Ningyuan Marquis's heir, managing the household and dutifully serving her parents-in-law, Shen Tangning believed she had done nothing wrong. Not until the usually distant heir began an affair with her half sister, now married to his younger brother, and they 59.5kReads9.2Score8kShelves

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    These are all incredibly good historical romance novels with political intrigue elements. The female leads are all highly intelligent, strategic, and cunning, maintaining their sharp wit throughout. They're truly amazing! [KISS][KISS]

15. 215 真 The Real Heiress Forces Her Love on the Fake Heiress [Two Female Leads] 真千金对假千金强制爱【双女主】 Bring Me a Vat of Luosifen来一缸螺蛳粉8k WordsCompleted The Real Heiress Forces Her Love on the Fake Heiress [Two Female Leads] 1.4kReads—Score—Shelves
16. 216 疯 Are You Crazy? She’s a Max-Level Expert, and You Had to Provoke Her? 疯了吧？她满级大佬，你非惹她？ Granny Qian钱婆婆Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Short drama now streaming; satisfying revenge and face-slapping + ultra-confident heroine + secret identities + everyone’s darling + sickly Buddhist male lead + adorable child] “One hundred million. Stay.” After being reborn, Shang Wanxing unexpectedly saves a little boy, only to be taken to a private island by his deranged and violent uncle. Just as everyone laughs and waits to watch the unloved, uncared-for her get tossed aside once they’re tired of playing with her… Top-tier star: “She’s my 58.1kReads9.5Score6.3kShelves

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    From the moment she regained her memories, she was the absolute mastermind.

17. 217 救 Help! Whose Obsessive Villain Gets Kissed Until He Cries? 救命！谁家偏执反派被亲哭啊 Nan Xiaofei南小非Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] [1v1 sweet romance] [Pseudo-transmigration into a book] [A brooding young palace master who wants to die at any time × a demon hostage who grovels and is good at pretending] She transmigrates into the role of the vicious female side character, the foil to the adored heroine of a cultivation novel, and is also the cannon-fodder fiancée of a sinister villain. Worse, the villain is going to dismember her that very night. Faced with the System's unreasonable demands, Ning Xiyuan decides t 11.2kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves

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    In this cultivation novel, the female protagonist desperately wants to die but can't. She possesses immense talent, exceptional intelligence, and a sharp tongue that always gets her way, ensuring she never suffers a loss.

18. 218 心 The Scheming Beauty's Conquest Notes 心机美人的攻略手札 Drink a Little Less Milk Tea少喝1点奶茶Ancient Romance582k WordsCompleted Jiang Fu swore from a young age that she would climb the social ladder and marry into a powerful family. She was willing to use any means necessary. On the eve of the Jiang family’s legitimate daughter’s wedding, the groom’s side was rocked by a scandal of epic proportions. Jiang Ruyue, who had been pampered all her life, immediately refused to marry him. So the Jiang family secretly brought back Jiang Fu, the concubine-born daughter who had been raised far away. The Jiang family looked down on 4.9kReads9.3Score637Shelves

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    A stunningly beautiful and cunning woman! The female lead is clear-headed, emotionally stable, and adept at manipulating people. She's shrewd, calculating, seductive, and in control of the situation, manipulating everyone to her advantage. She truly embodies a powerful female lead – amazing! The tension is palpable, and the love triangle between the male leads is also captivating!

19. 219 穿 After Transmigrating into a Book, the Little Green Tea Is Spoiled by Five Villains 穿书后小绿茶被五个反派团宠了 Wen Ting温听Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Favorite + The Whole Cast Is Evil + The Villain’s Redemption Comes Too Late] Song Yingying transmigrated into a book as the heroine of an old-fashioned novel, where she was tormented to death by a cast of evil characters. But after being evil for long enough, they changed and took to spoiling their little sister. Her smiling-tiger older brother: “I’ll work hard to make money for my sister! Nobody else gets to be the family ATM!” Her beastly cousin: “The family ATM? Little brother, yo 787Reads9.4Score157Shelves

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    Don't be fooled by the title! The female lead is incredibly clear-headed! And the fact that all the villains are scheming and plotting is truly amazing! The male lead doesn't have much screen time, only appearing in the epilogue, so even if you want a no-romance story, you can still check it out!! Of course, the epilogue is super sweet between the male and female leads, hehehehe.

20. 220 大EN The Tang Dynasty's Pearl-Dispelling Record (Original Novel of the TV Adaptation Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong) 大唐辟珠记（田曦薇、宋威龙主演同名影视原著） Meal Card饭卡Martial Arts810k WordsCompleted [All-New Bonus Edition] [A Screen Adaptation with the Same Title Has Been Officially Announced, Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong] [Beloved Princess Reborn: Looks Like a Delicate Crybaby, Actually a Well-Rounded Warrior] ✖ [Defiant, Doomed, Devoted, Pure-Hearted Top Jianghu Big Shot] [Their Romance Is So Sweet It Makes You Cry] Princess Wanshou, blessed with the Tang emperor's favor and love, died of an illness at just seventeen. A thief secretly opened the eerie underground palace, only to d 210kReads9.7Score28.1kShelves

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    Her Highness is a crybaby, loves beauty, and is proud and aloof, but she is also resilient, brave, intelligent, and domineering. 🔥🔥Suspenseful investigation → Thrilling and exciting → Who is the real culprit????

21. 221 寒 A Lone Lamp Shines in the Cold 寒灯独照 Su Jiao素蛟Ancient Romance166k WordsOngoing The doctor at the pharmacy in Qingshui Town was the only survivor of the Shen family massacre, and the last inheritor of the Mingdi Division. She could have spent her whole life stitching wounds and dispensing medicine, until the man who claimed to be "in the ironware business" collapsed at her counter: Xiao Yan, the new king of Xuan. Three months later, at the alliance of the six kingdoms, she took her seat as a guest official. Not one of the powerful ministers in court thought much of this wo 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I push, I push, I push

22. 222 明 Marry Me Beneath the Bright Moon 明月嫁卿卿 Rabbit Purple Moonrise兔紫月上Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Song Chuyu thought she and Kang Rui were deeply in love, and that no one could ever come between them. Yet that person had been living by their side all along, pampered under the title of “sister-in-law.” After being reborn, Song Chuyu didn’t spare Kang Rui a glance as he rode through the streets in triumph, and she certainly wouldn’t marry him again. * When Kang Rui woke up to find himself back in the impoverished days of his youth, he struggled to get used to the drafty windows after having li 87.9kReads9.3Score11.3kShelves
23. 223 舔 Become a God by Tasting Blood: The Unhinged Junior Sister Lays Low in the Villain Sect 舔血成神：疯批师妹苟在反派宗门 Good Fortune欧气Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [An entire sect of villains + cultivation + a scheming little rascal of a disciple on the Path of Love vs. a sinister master on the Path of Ruthlessness] From the start, she tricks a god in a demon lair. Faced with a whole cast of wicked people, Li Yueyin decides to become the most devious of them all! To survive long enough to become a god, she poses as a top genius while being tested, despite her useless talent. Tough people don’t complain about their circumstances. With a sweet face and a vil 26.3kReads9.0Score3.9kShelves

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    It has to be this one; both the female and male leads are cunning and scheming.

24. 224 夫 The Moment She Divorced, the City's Powerful Men Lined Up to Call Her Sister-in-Law 夫人一离婚，全城大佬排队叫嫂子 Wind Sways the Bamboo Leaves风摇竹叶Modern Romance1.4M WordsOngoing [Strong Heroine] [Feel-Good Story] [Miracle Doctor and Hacker] [Heiress] [Ex-Husband’s Redemption] During five years of secret marriage, Wen Wan became the Li family’s unpaid housekeeper. With a fever of 39.7°C, she was left alone at home, on the brink of death, while he threw a lavish birthday party by the sea for the woman he had always loved. When she finally woke up, Wen Wan was done serving him! She erased every trace, blocked her ex-husband, filed for divorce, and demanded 51% of the Li Gr 4.8kReads8.2Score376Shelves

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    [A Bloodstained Family] This ancient Chinese romance is incredibly captivating! Twin sisters, forced into marriage in place of their husbands, return after a bloody ordeal to build their empire. Their entire family wrongly accused? They'll make their enemies pay with blood. The political intrigue is well-developed, the female lead is ruthless and clear-headed, and the ongoing series is so addictive, I can't stop reading! Highly recommended! ⚔️

25. 225 女 A Woman's Kingdom: Parting from You 女尊之与君绝 This Is A Bai Jun这里是阿白君Ancient Romance530k WordsOngoing Gu Xiaowu woke up with no memory at all. A servant called him the Crown Prince’s consort and earnestly advised him to stop arguing with His Highness. The Crown Prince, Qu Xiafeng, was handsome and refined, as graceful as jade. He loved and doted on Gu Xiaowu, giving him all his tenderness. But Gu Xiaowu couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong. 105Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Please be sure to watch "She's Annoyed by It".

26. 226 烬 Ashes of a Frostbound Farewell 烬凛辞 Yue Shen Jiu Yin月沈旧音Ancient Romance279k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was the cherished eldest princess of Tianqi. Her country fell, her family was destroyed, and her loved ones died horrific deaths. She took her own life in the Golden Hall, dying with bitter regrets! Reborn in an instant, she became Su Wanli, the timid legitimate daughter of the prime minister’s household. Her stepmother mistreated her, her half-sister framed her, and even the estate her birth mother left behind was completely plundered! She opened her eyes to hell, re 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A genius heir, her country was destroyed, her family perished, and her relatives died tragically. She committed suicide in the palace, dying with resentment in her heart!

27. 227 重 Reborn: The Lone Heiress Strikes Back to Collect Her Debts 重生之孤女逆袭，她来讨债了 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生Modern Romance51k WordsCompleted Xia Lin died a horrific and absurd death. In her previous life, she was an orphan adopted by the wealthy Xiao family. Obedient and grateful, she had no idea she was merely a commodity waiting to be sold to the highest bidder. Her gentle older brother's sweet words and her loving adoptive parents' careful upbringing were all poison wrapped in sugar. In the end, they used her as a pawn and married her off to a playboy. She was tormented to death, carrying twins. Even after death, her spirit linger 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In her past life, the naive orphan girl mistook her enemy for her benefactor, became infatuated with a wealthy young master but was instead manipulated and used as a bargaining chip in a marriage of convenience. She suffered endless torment and died along with her unborn child. Only when she died did she learn the truth about her father's murder. Reborn, she plots step by step and uses her wisdom and evidence to complete her revenge.

28. 228 快 Quick Transmigration: The Seductive Beauty Refuses to Be a Supporting Female Character 快穿：钓系美人不做女配哦 Zhi Dong雉咚Modern Romance575k WordsOngoing [Quick transmigration + supporting female characters + alluring beauty + scheming + not a naive sweetheart] Xu Weiqing was blessed with stunning looks, and even without an impressive family background, she lived a life of glamour and freedom. The only pity was that she was in poor health and would never live to a ripe old age. As she lay on her deathbed, someone claiming to be a System found her. Naturally, she had no choice but to accept if she wanted to survive. She needed the male leads' luc 6.9kReads8.1Score350Shelves

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    —Watch how a high-IQ beauty turns the tables on fate! [Highlights] The cunning beauty Xu Weiqing teaches you the ultimate hunting rules! When the system deals her only bad cards, she insists on tearing up the supporting character's script, using her wit to turn every chaotic situation into a hunting ground. In a romance reality show, the aloof, alluring beauty takes the lead, turning her domineering ex-boyfriend into a loyal follower; in the entertainment industry, she precisely intercepts resources from influential figures, turning her money-making career into a thrilling success story; and in the palace intrigue drama, she's even more shrewd—the imperial concubine smiles as she plays the game, turning the emperor's love into a life-saving bargaining chip! Most impressively, she's always clear-headed: to gain fortune, she plans and schemes; to gain profit, she proceeds step by step. What appears to be prey falling into the trap is actually her weaving an inescapable net. When everyone else falls for her, she stands outside the game, smiling lightly: "Want my true heart? Pay up for your life first." This isn't a strategy game; it's a high-level mastermind's tutorial!

29. 229 哨 [Interstellar] The Sentinel's Handbook 【星际】哨兵使用手册 5185Modern Romance369k WordsCompleted Space-age Sentinels and Guides + Beloved by Everyone, with all the arrows pointing one way + No official couple, but plenty of romantic tension + No BL, but a little GL + Growth-oriented female lead, not a power fantasy from the start + Dark, villainous protagonist (not a sweet, kind heroine or a traditional strong female lead; don't read if that's not your thing) "When my rank was low and I had nothing, they looked down on me. They saw my pheromones and my mental companion, which could be used 17.7kReads9.5Score2.3kShelves

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    The later guide read: "... When I was low-ranking and had nothing, they looked down on me, looking down on my guide essence and the spiritual entity I could use to appease. When I possessed weapons and power, they looked up to me, looking up to my power as the first SSS-rank and the will to kill the Zerg Queen. Power, weapons, or wisdom, courage—you must have one. It's okay if you don't have one right now. As long as you don't give up, anything is possible. —To all the guides whose society still needs appeasement before full evolution arrives." The female protagonist, Su Kui, has a spiritual entity that is a pink anemone, a harmless little cake. Suddenly transmigrating to another world and awakening a guide's spiritual entity, she thought it was a sweet idol drama romance, but it was actually a gilded cage of extreme powerlessness and unequal treatment. Even the guide manual was written by the sentinels—how ridiculous! She is a guide, but a dark guide. Connecting with sentinels to receive feedback and upgrades, leaving imprints on the spiritual level, and obtaining puppets one by one. It's not love that makes the arrogant bow their heads, but power that makes those around them look up to them. Unite all forces that can be united to overthrow inequality. While ingratiating oneself with the spirits of small animals, one simultaneously exploits the spirit's master, the sea anemone from the deep sea subtly infiltrating their heart. Even the chosen ones are just ordinary people; "You're more ordinary than I imagined." This is a comment from a reader (not me, but she wrote it so well 🤦).

30. 230 我 Our Story as Young People 我们的年轻故事 Takashima, Who Loves Shrews喜欢臭鼩鼱的高岛Modern Romance225k WordsCompleted What is a woman like? She is not gentle and virtuous, nor mild-mannered and domestic, nor fragile and helpless. She is bold and determined, resourceful, selfish, and always in love with herself. 46Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 231 躺 Can I Still See the Girl Who Lies in My Heart? 躺在心底的那个她，还能见到吗？ Little Zuo Is at a Loss没招的小左Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted Will I ever see the one who lies deep in my heart again? 21Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 232 开 From the Start, Disguised as a Man, I Rose to First Rank Through the Imperial Exams 开局女扮男装，我靠科举官居一品 I Want to Make Money爷要赚钱Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Disguised as a man + imperial examinations and court intrigue + rises to the highest office + one heroine, focused on her career] When Xie Qingfeng opens her eyes, she's handed a nightmare of a life: a house with bare walls, and a woman forced to disguise herself as a man. In an age when everything is considered inferior to scholarship, if she doesn't fight for her place, she'll be crushed to pieces. Since she's here, she'll give it everything she's got! As a woman, she enters the imperial cour 50.3kReads9.3Score6.1kShelves

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    Both of these books are non-romantic, featuring women disguised as men. They are both incredibly resourceful and intelligent, with each plot unfolding in a tightly woven manner. The characters are also very distinct, not simply black and white, but each possesses their own stance. They are truly excellent reads (๑•.•๑).

33. 233 复 The Blue Butterfly of Vengeance Can Carry Souls 复仇之蓝蝴蝶可以承载灵魂 Flowers in the Morning Dew晓露含花Modern Romance672k WordsCompleted [Abusive Stepmother + Heroine Plays the Pig to Eat the Tiger + Academic Prodigy + Wealthy Heiress + Revenge] Liu Tingting casually reached toward the bedside, roughly yanked away the warm covers, and grabbed Xiao Yue, who was still fast asleep. Startled by the sudden movement, Xiao Yue burst into tears and kept shouting, “Bad woman, let me go...” “Oh, really? Then I'll show you what a truly bad woman is...” She dragged Xiao Yue to the table, opened a drawer, and rummaged inside until she found a 708Reads8.9Score100Shelves

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    After the female protagonist's mother is murdered by her father and his mistress, see how she becomes strong and seeks revenge.

34. 234 她 Her New Fairy Tale 她的新童话 An Orange Will Do橘子就行Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + ensemble cast + women supporting women] In the fairy tales of childhood, the villains were punished, the prince rescued the princess, and everyone got a happy ending. Perhaps in a new age, those stories can be rewritten: the princess escapes the dragon's lair, takes up a sword, ascends the throne, and becomes the new king. 227Reads8.3Score100Shelves
35. 235 龖 The Thunderous Roar of the Dragon 龖之赫霆之砉 Golden Lord金公Ancient Romance674k WordsCompleted The dragon's fierce clash: Twin dragons coil and fight, their claws tearing and scales flying, blood splattering everywhere. Their battle makes thunder roar across the nine heavens, bringing down punishment. [Defiant, Rebellious Heroine + Men Take a Back Seat + Crushing Scumbags + Strategy + Cultivating the Mind and Forging a Path] Lin Wan'er, the legitimate second daughter of the Minister of War's household, is neither strikingly beautiful nor warm in temperament. She was born with few 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Book 1 (additional fan recruitment)

36. 236 权 The Alluring Powerful Minister 权臣妖娆 Minced Meat and Fried Egg肉沫跑蛋Ancient Romance960k WordsCompleted Also known as The Female Top Scorer and The Female Imperial Tutor. He was a celebrated, charmingly elegant top scorer, showered with every favor under the heavens. Only after the Du family was destroyed and he hanged himself in prison did the world learn that “he” was a woman! After her father's death, the family's good name was ruined. Dozens of loyal servants starved to death. The beautiful women of the household were either made into servants or reduced to playthings for officials. Reborn, Du 3.3kReads9.1Score426Shelves
37. 237 好 Such a Good Girl 好一个乖乖女 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance361k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed] [Short drama now streaming] [Sweet romance with a touch of angst] [Fake-good, scheming heroine x domineering wealthy tyrant] [Both leads are each other’s only one] Duan Xiuming first met Lu Mingyu at a wedding. She was stunningly beautiful, yet looked like a well-behaved good girl, sitting off to the side and painting because someone had told her to. “Boring woman,” he judged. But in the blink of an eye, Lu Mingyu gave him a huge surprise! She destroyed her painting and co 31.7kReads9.5Score4.1kShelves

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    The female lead is really something!

38. 238 疯 The Mad Villain: The Wicked Woman Kills at the Drop of a Hat 疯批反派：恶女一言不合就嘎人 My Name Is Gu Seventeen我叫顾十七Ancient Romance722k WordsCompleted After killing sixteen people in the modern era, I was sentenced to death. Then I transmigrated to ancient times, where I could wipe out an entire clan without anyone objecting, because my identity was, the emperor’s princess. [Ruthless, pure evil + Villainess protagonist + Selfish + Backstabbing, truly despicable person + Stockpiling in a space + Absolutely no charity + Absolutely no rescuing people + No fixed love interest.] Killing innocents left and right, Jiang Yuyan 2.0, completely unhinged 9.1kReads8.1Score758Shelves

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    He would kill the emperor right away, feign supporting his elder brother to recuperate before launching a surprise attack, killing his brother and seizing the throne himself.

39. 239 末 The Doomsday Survival Game 末日危机生存游戏 Daogeli Si道格莉丝Two Female Leads351k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Apocalypse + conflict + mystery and fantasy + strong female lead + female lead with no romance + female ensemble] One day, the apocalypse suddenly arrived. The Alliance's discharge of nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the sea caused a massive outbreak of the zombie virus. After a torrential rain carrying the infectious virus swept through, everyone who came into contact with the contaminated water turned into zombies, and the Alliance fell completely. The apocalypse was soon fo 379Reads8.1Score102Shelves
40. 240 双 A Blood-Soaked Reckoning: Twin Sisters Return for Vengeance 【血色满门】双生姐妹踏血归来 Xiao Xiao Ran Zi萧萧然子Ancient Romance604k WordsOngoing An entire family of loyal officials is framed, and a century-old marquis’s estate is turned into a living hell. Twin sisters plunge from a cliff into the water, surviving against all odds. Once cherished young ladies who lived behind closed doors, they now tread a thorny path through the world. One struggles to survive on a sheer cliff, honing her edge; the other wanders in a foreign land, maneuvering at every turn. The court is rife with deceit and schemes, while the martial world flashes with 1.9kReads6.6Score209Shelves

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    Highly recommend the historical romance novel "Bloodstained Family," a masterpiece of political intrigue. After their entire family is annihilated, twin sisters return, their bloodstained path leading to a bloody revenge. The story unfolds across three interwoven narratives: unpredictable court intrigues, deadly power struggles within the harem, and entangled grudges in the martial world. The two sisters, burdened by a blood feud, each embark on vastly different perilous journeys, navigating the vortex of political intrigue and navigating the machinations of cunning and ruthless adversaries. Every step is fraught with peril. The book is filled with intricate schemes and plots, keeping the true culprit a mystery until the very end. It blends the treacherous court intrigues with the exhilarating revenge of the martial world. The characters are vividly portrayed, avoiding any sense of unrealistic excitement. The truth behind the family's unjust death is gradually revealed, immersing the reader in the story of a woman's arduous path of revenge amidst chaos.

41. 241 我 I Heard Senior Brother Riding a Green Crane 我闻师兄驾青鹤 Golden Lord金公Ancient Romance373k WordsOngoing [A dual-female-lead coming-of-age adventure, a journey north through the cultivation world] The unluckiest transmigrator in history: Lin Chunya! No money, no power, no looks, no connections, and not even a golden finger! That makes her the most short-tempered and petty transmigrator in history, too. Though she has a fiery temper and is always bouncing around, at least she cherishes her life and doesn't charge blindly into danger. Though she doesn't charge blindly into danger, she still can't sta 15Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 242 假 The Fake Heiress Uses Her Modern Connection to Stock Up Early and Flee the Famine 假千金靠通现代，提前囤货逃荒 Manman Says漫漫说Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing [Farming + Rebirth + Connected Across Past and Present + Fleeing Famine + Comeback and Growth + A Touch of Ensemble Cast + Building Wealth] Song Xi is reborn. In her previous life, she was a fake heiress sent back to her hometown. Unable to bear her in-laws breaking off her engagement, she jumped into a river and drowned! But only she knows that she did not jump in to take her own life. The moment she opens her eyes again, she has to face her father, unconscious from serious injuries; her second 18.9kReads8.4Score1.4kShelves
43. 243 截 I Hijack the Male Lead's Path to the Throne, Kick Fate Aside, and Become Empress 截胡男主登基路，踹翻天命当女帝 Jiang Yao江药Ancient Romance733k WordsCompleted [An unapologetic female-led power fantasy. The heroine is a ruthless, ambition-driven fanatic who says little and will do anything for power. She loves no one but the throne. No equally matched power couple, and no stronger male lead: the woman is strong, and the man is weak!] Li Yuanzhao is the most revered Grand Princess of Great Qi, charged with protecting the nation. Born of imperial blood and devoted to political power, she is so formidable that no court official dares meet her gaze. But on 8kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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    Recommended! Before reading, you can check out the synopsis and chapter 342 (the author's thoughts on writing the entire novel) to see if it suits your taste.

44. 244 深 A Rose Kissed in the Abyss 深渊娇吻玫瑰 Sen Qili森七里Modern Romance192k WordsCompleted Heartless, obsessive beauty vs. aloof, abstinent kingpin of Beijing [Revenge + ruthless pursuit + forced love + winning her back + love at first sight] Everyone in the capital knows that Jiang Ci loves Pei Siyan to the point of madness. She takes a knife and a car for him, doing everything she can to get by his side, all for the sake of a single glance. Pei Siyan has a childhood sweetheart suffering from a serious illness. Everyone says she is the one in his heart, and rumors of their engagement 957Reads—Score110Shelves

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    The female lead schemed against everyone, including herself, and was a bit insane; the revenge route was very satisfying.

45. 245 步 Splendor at Every Turn, Spring at Every Step 步步惊华步步春 Twenty-Four Flower Mornings廿四花朝Ancient Romance842k WordsOngoing The rating has just come out, so don't pay it any mind... [Pure historical romance] [Plot-driven] [Political intrigue] [Two equally matched leads] [One-on-one romance] [Everyone is clever] [Powerful prince who dominates the court vs. exceptionally intelligent illegitimate daughter] Ruan Zhenzhen is the illegitimate daughter of the Pingyang Marquis's residence. Born of a courtesan's bloodline and raised in a humble country home, she is suddenly forced into the treacherous world of the capital's n 8.3kReads8.6Score828Shelves

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    The chapter on political intrigue is the most recommended.

46. 246 我 The Secret I Can't Tell You About Me and His Brother 我和他兄弟不得不说的秘密 Golden Lord金公Modern Romance184k WordsOngoing When she wakes up, her whole body aches and her memories are a blur. She has no idea what happened, but realizes that the deep, all-consuming feelings she once had for Zhou Shiyu have completely vanished. Before she can piece together what caused it, one of Zhou Shiyu's butterfly-like friends flutters over to her, fixing her with a pair of captivating fox eyes. "Meng Qian, have you really lost your memory? You're not faking it, are you?" "Ha! You'd better not fall for me. I'm scared." Meng Qian 9Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 247 她 She Finds It Tiresome 她对此感到厌烦 Feihe妚鹤Anime Fanfiction315k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + No Romance + Western Fantasy + Female Awakening + Strong Female Lead] At a friend’s recommendation, player 6237486 bought a dating sim called The Goddess Chronicle. But she never expected to transmigrate into the game and become its heroine, Lilith. Even after successfully winning over the male lead, Lilith didn’t return to reality. To escape the game, she had no choice but to complete every route. Round after round, she replayed the game, winning over all the male leads and re 46.8kReads9.7Score7.6kShelves
48. 248 求 Survival Game: Call Me an Honest Merchant 求生游戏：请叫我诚信商人 A Little Fu Fu一只福富Sports900k WordsOngoing [Leveling Up + No Romance + Feel-Good Power Fantasy] All of humanity is dragged into a survival game, and Li Zhi changes class early to become a “merchant.” Starting out with a stall at the most primitive Beastfolk market, she gradually grows into a cosmic merchant known to everyone. Other races: “What a schemer! A once-in-a-century swindler! Not only is she crafty, her underlings can fight like crazy! Who’d dare refuse to do business with her?!” “Slander! Pure slander! I’ve always done business 202.6kReads9.2Score36.1kShelves

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    (Personal opinion, please don't be offended!!!) The first book is absolutely amazing! The female lead is incredibly clear-headed, ambitious, and intelligent! It's a lone wolf story with a group theme (what kind of analogy is that?), At least for now, it's definitely worth reading! The second book, well, I think it's the best female-oriented novel I've ever read! It's truly amazing, and I think it's incredibly high quality! The first book's rating isn't high right now, but it should rise later. It's truly amazing, and although I haven't been reading for very long, it's definitely the best one I've read so far!!

49. 249 阴 After I Drove the Gloomy Heir Crazy, He Knelt and Begged to Be My Dog 阴沉世子被我撩疯后，跪着求当我的狗 Dali Li大离离Ancient Romance439k WordsCompleted Qu Fenghua is dead. A medical and Gu-craft prodigy famed across the continent, she was murdered by her own father and brothers, who wanted her blood and bones as ingredients for their beloved little sister's medicine. When she wakes again, she finds herself sent as a substitute bride to the heir's residence, where she is treated as a bedmate. Rumor has it that the heir to Prince Yongyi is temperamental and bloodthirsty, yet he dotes on his consort to a maddening degree, spending every night in p 512Reads9.0Score104Shelves

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    Trust me!!! They're seriously amazing, especially the first one!!!

50. 250 综 Film and TV Crossover: In Red, I Dare to Plot for the World 综影视：红妆敢为天下计 Bright Sun and Moon明明日月光Female-Channel Fanfiction617k WordsOngoing A career-minded powerhouse dives into building her ambitions across multiple screen worlds, with a little romance along the way. Content warnings: 1. The female lead is not a delicate, sweet, clingy type. She is the only female lead, with one-on-one romance in every world and no reverse harem. 2. The story follows the female lead's perspective. In some worlds, she will take on the original protagonists, and she will win in the end. 3. The timelines vary between worlds, and there are many origina 848Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is clear-headed and independent, building her career in multiple film and television worlds while also finding romance along the way [laughs][laughs], a satisfying read. The second world is Cloud Feather, different from previous fanfictions. The pairing is Gong Mingshang vs. Gong Er. The female protagonist is incredibly powerful, Gong Zishang's younger sister, an original female lead who isn't obsessed with romance. She understands the hardships women face in the palace from a young age, doesn't take sides in power struggles, and supports her own strength, ultimately rising to the position of a powerful figure. Gong Er becomes her palace master. The entire story is engaging and doesn't suffer from a lack of intelligence. Gong Zishang also puts aside her romantic obsessions to focus on her career, haha.

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