Any Realistic Romance Novels With a Calm, Everyday Feel? 有没有那种现实点的言情，平平淡淡那种

1. 451 二 The Pain of a Second Marriage 二婚之痒 Shui Yanluo水烟萝Modern Romance927k WordsCompleted At the lowest point in her life, Shen Yu met Xue Duyun. He gave her the most tender affection, and also caused her the deepest pain. Through one ordeal after another, she grew stronger, but uncovered a truth she couldn't bear to face. Only later did she finally understand: his every act of mercy toward her wasn't the result of a long-laid plan, but a reunion after years apart. 12.8kReads9.1Score1.2k14d adds

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   The most regrettable thing is that Na Dong and Jiang Feng didn't end up together. Although there were many characters and relationships, the author explained them very clearly. The ending is truly heartbreaking. It's my top novel.

2. 452 跨 A Love That Crosses Mountains and Seas 跨越万水千山的爱情 Ping Yi平义9k WordsCompleted A love that crosses mountains and seas 2Reads—Score—14d adds
3. 453 久 A Marriage After Years Apart 久别婚成 Waterless Rouge无水胭脂Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted They say lovers whose fate is not yet fulfilled will meet again, no matter how long they have been apart. The heroine, Lu Anran, and the hero, Jiang Ye, met online. They loved each other deeply, but Jiang Ye’s father forcibly drove them apart, and they went their separate ways for four years. On the morning of the day summer began, Lu Anran returned from delivering flowers to find a sweet little boy sitting outside her shop. He smiled and asked, “Pretty aunty, will you be my mom?” Lu Anran neve —Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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   I feel a little embarrassed promoting my own novel. It's a coming-of-age romance. The story revolves around Jiang Ye and Lu Anran, who break up due to a misunderstanding and reunite four years later. I hope someone can read their story with me.

4. 454 天 That Cloud on the Horizon 天边那片云 Ping Yi平义5k WordsCompleted The Clouds on the Horizon —Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 455 供 I Put My Childhood Bride Through College, and Now She Wants to Dump Me 供童养媳上大学，毕业就想甩夫君 Yuan Kai Yuan Xin元凯元心Modern Romance2.1M WordsOngoing [Completed] [Family-Loving, Patriotic Chaoshan, 1988] "I want to call off the engagement!" he said. "All right, then let's consummate the marriage." A rough-hewn country man from Chaozhou got himself a beautiful bride in one night, only for her to run away the next day! He chased her to a newspaper office in Guangzhou, the University of Munich in Germany, the Xi'an Mecha Research Institute, the Jiangmen Mecha Experimental Base, and the Dahao Subsea Tunnel Mecha Experimental Base! Human-machine n 2.2kReads8.1Score10314d adds
6. 456 脉 Lingering Affection 脉脉余情 Kind Atropine善良的阿托品Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [Steady, Empathetic Doctor × Gentle, Devoted Teacher] [Pure Romance + Reunion After Years Apart + Sweet and Angsty] This isn't a sweet romance. It's a story about two people who never spoke up learning to find their voices. After an accident, Song Chuxing runs into Wen Lan, whom he's not seen in years. But how did his old classmate end up becoming his doctor? As they spend more time together, the blurry face from his memories gradually comes into focus. For Wen Lan, the distant star she'd admir 30Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The youthful stirrings of love are rekindled after many years; the female protagonist's unrequited love comes true, while the male protagonist's story marks a completely new beginning. Although the premise is somewhat angsty, it deals with very realistic emotional issues, healing each other through the ordinariness of daily life. [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece]

7. 457 撕 Tear It to Shreds 撕烂 Tong Si橦肆Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted [Two unhinged leads] [She lures him in, then dumps him] [Marriage before love] [The aloof, untouchable man loses his mind for love] Everyone at school knows Fu Mingshuang likes Lu Shiyu, just as everyone knows Lu Shiyu can't stand Fu Mingshuang. But someone saw Fu Mingshuang use a practice sheet to wipe the hand Lu Shiyu had touched, then step on the sheet as if it were trash... Someone else saw Lu Shiyu, the school's golden boy, with silver hair, standing before all the students and teachers an 26.8kReads9.0Score2.8k14d adds

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   "A Modern Romance is Coming Soon!" Sisters, get ready! This story is absolutely amazing! "High IQ + Two Madmen + Woman Hooks Man + Dumping After Hooking + Amazing!" The plot is unparalleled, with unexpected twists and turns, and rigorous logic. The whole story is flawless and flows smoothly. Come and check it out!

8. 458 海 Fading Lights Upon the Sea 海上灯火阑珊 The Sound of Night Rain夜雨声凡Urban184k WordsOngoing This is a story about music, dreams, and love. Yang Cheng, a musician who left his hometown of Shanghai for Beijing, staking everything on his dream, was crushed by powerful industry interests, betrayed by his lover, and had his work stolen. His heart completely broken, he slunk back home. After withdrawing from the noise and ruins of the music scene, he couldn't bring himself to return to his family and lived alone in a rented place, sinking into despair. In the apartment he shared with others, 26Reads—Score—14d adds

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   With its delicate, poetic writing and profound, ocean-like emotions, this is a masterpiece of urban romance, dedicated to all souls who yearn to find warmth and strength in words.

9. 459 下 I Went to Teach in the Countryside, but the Rugged Farmer Took Me Home and Spoiled Me 下乡支教，却被糙汉娶回家宠 Fresh Radish Skin新鲜萝卜皮Modern Romance371k WordsCompleted [23 cm Height Difference + Size Difference + Intense Romantic Tension + Sweet Romance + Healing] (The male lead is utterly devoted to his wife) Ji Tao was born into poverty and hardship. She worked hard to get into college because she never wanted to live that kind of life again. At first glance, Zhou Lu seemed poor and nasty. He was absolutely not her type. But the man clung to her like a vine in the mud, wrapping himself around her so tightly that she couldn't escape or fight him off. All she 14.6kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds
10. 460 云 Deep in the Clouds, Qingye; At Peace in My Thoughts, at Peace in My Heart 云深有清野，念安心自安 Wu You Is a Cat吴忧是只猫Modern Romance215k WordsCompleted [A slow-burn small-town romance] [Long-haired, foxlike guitarist x overly composed, insecure female bookworm] [Yearning and push-and-pull] [They save each other] Xu Nian'an quits a dead-end job, only to be abandoned by her boyfriend of six years. Leaving behind a letter, she flees with a heart full of despair to Yunshen Town, a remote mountain town. She thinks all that remains of her life is learning to heal, unaware that the man who is always silent in the shadows and occasionally sharp-tongued 27Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Immersive experience of the clash between the romantic ideals and reality of a small-town artsy youth.

11. 461 托 Thanks to My Ex-Husband, the CEO Came Knocking 托前夫的福，霸总找上门 Ting Aiyu婷爱羽Modern Romance141k WordsCompleted This is the first time in my life I've had anything to do with a rich person, and I have my husband to thank for it. Lin Yuting is cooking at home when a strikingly handsome man knocks on her door. He says, “Your husband stole my wife, so...” After sizing him up, Lin Yuting replies, “Whatever you want to do, I'll cooperate!” 228Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    Plain and uneventful, peaceful and stable

12. 462 天 The Daylight Came Late 天光迟来 Anterior Cingulate前扣带回Modern Romance193k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. [Realistic fiction / mutual salvation / reunion after a long separation / interwoven timelines / happy ending] "Blurb" * A story about rebuilding love and a home on top of the ruins. 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a truly unforgettable [thought].

13. 463 听 Songs of the Listening Wind Tower 听风楼歌 Splashing Water from the Far Bank隔岸拍水Urban186k WordsOngoing Why does Xiangju run a business that only loses money and never makes a profit? She treats relationships just as carelessly, elbowing her way to the top of the airport’s Twelve Most Beautiful Women. She has Hong Zhi and Brother Gen fighting over her in a jealous brawl, and instead of being ashamed, she’s proud of it. After her eldest daughter gets into a prestigious university, she works hard and becomes independent. She tutors and models cars in her spare time, and accompanies her professor to 790Reads—Score—14d adds

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    An unexpected beginning, a delightful ending—take a moment to read the heart-wrenching romance novel, *Listening to the Wind's Song*.

14. 464 他 His Insatiable Desire, Her Ordeal 他的欲壑，她的劫难 A Snowy Branchv一枝雪vModern Romance908k WordsCompleted Shen Yu risked her life to give birth to a son. Seven years later, Qiao Feng still cheated on her. Shen Yu’s best friend, Du Xiaoyun, had gradually found peace of mind in her sexless marriage. She asked Shen Yu, who had decisively divorced: If that woman hadn’t seduced him, would he have betrayed your marriage? He would. Why? Because he has no principles… A person with no principles when it comes to marriage will never be faithful to it. Does marriage require fidelity? It does. Getting married 2.1kReads8.1Score16214d adds

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    What else can adults watch? Romance and love stories are fine for a laugh, but that's about it!

15. 465 重 Reborn, Seduced, and Spoiled: The Heiress Goes Wild 重生！引诱！团宠大小姐野翻了 Hui Jiu蕙汣Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted (The rating just came out, so it will go up) [Beloved heiress × reborn tycoon CEO, male lead reborn + secret identities + two equally matched leads + salvation + true and fake heiresses] In her past life, everyone said Bo Jingyuan was cold-blooded and heartless, a ruthless devil in the business world who could turn the tide at will and was the last person anyone should cross. But no one knew that he had once knelt in the pouring rain late at night, covered in blood, cradling Lin Wanyan’s face, a 77Reads6.2Score—14d adds

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    [🌸🌸This contemporary romance novel is really good🌸🌸You'll regret it if you don't read it!] You'll find the plot very original and the pacing is tight after reading the first few chapters. If you want to read high-quality novels, this is the one to read! Highly recommended!

16. 466 我 I Am a Scout: Zhan De 我是侦察兵一一湛德 Splashing Water from the Far Bank隔岸拍水10k WordsCompleted I’m a Scout: Zhan De —Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 467 那 The Boy I Let Down 那个被我辜负的男孩子 Gu Yuewei古月薇Modern Romance113k WordsCompleted I met him because he was a classmate of my deskmate’s younger brother. We went to the same school, and he was a year below me. When they were students, four classmates rented a room in my home, and we spent several years living under the same roof. After I graduated, I went away to work. They still had another year before graduation. When his roommate began hinting that he wanted to date me, he made the first move. Before his roommate could act, he sent me a love letter. But I turned him down. 16Reads—Score—14d adds

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    My acquaintance with him began when he was in high school, renting a room in my family's house with three classmates. For several years, we lived under the same roof. After I graduated, and as he was about to graduate, he sent me his first love letter while I was working away from home, and then relentlessly pursued me. After I was hospitalized due to a car accident, he took care of me like a boyfriend. During my hospitalization, he called me almost every day back when phone calls cost six cents a minute, and he frequently visited me at my home. He believed that sincerity could move mountains, but my heart was made of stone. I only craved his gentleness and consideration, hoping he could become like an older brother to me. After I repeatedly rejected him, he offered to wait for me to marry him, on the condition that he wouldn't interfere with who I dated. But in the end, I still let him down, deeply breaking his heart.

18. 468 人 A Lifetime Is Like Grass and Trees Through the Seasons 人生一世草木一秋 Sheng Yicao生一草Modern Romance110k WordsCompleted [Quick Transmigration # Twisted Teacher # Childhood Friends # Reborn # Suspense # Sweet Romance] The sky was clear and the weather was beautiful. As usual, Lin Yuan waited for Ye Xing so they could walk home together after school. But Teacher Mu inexplicably called Ye Xing to the office. Teacher Mu was the teacher Ye Xing respected and liked most. Who could have imagined he was worse than a beast? After taking her own life, she accidentally entered the life of another version of herself in a dif —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Although it's a story about rebirth, the plot is very realistic.

19. 469 爱 Lovebird: A Phoenix Girl Has Phoenix Blood 爱情鸟：凤凰女有凤凰女的血液 Lin Gaoyue林高月Modern Romance188k WordsCompleted [Hard-Luck, Determined Heroine VS. Disabled, Down-on-His-Luck Rich Heir] [Teacher-Student Romance + Second Chance at Love + Through Thick and Thin + High-Stakes Business Warfare] Yu Xiaolei, formerly known as Tang Yishan, bears the weight of a painful past. Her mother, Yu Rui, gave everything she had to selflessly support Tang Zhengze, only to be abandoned. Yu Xiaolei was left struggling to find her place as an illegitimate daughter. Growing up dependent on others, Yu Xiaolei experienced the wor 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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    There's no particularly melodramatic plot, and the characters are very logically designed.

20. 470 我 Our Little Journey to Find Love 我们的追爱小时光 Gemu's Little House格木的小屋Modern Romance303k WordsOngoing [Childhood sweetheart and first love + sweet romance + flirtatious banter + intense push and pull + equally matched leads + helping each other succeed] [Devoted, scheming, and talented male lead + spirited, stubborn fashion designer female lead] She frantically lifted the covers and let out a startled cry. “Awake?” The handsome man slowly opened his eyes and smiled at her. “Who are you? Why am I here? You, you, you didn’t...” She clutched the covers tight and peppered him with questions. “Didn’t —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I recommend this book.

21. 471 晚 The Evening Breeze Kisses My Collar 晚风吻过领口 Xue the Gorgeous薛大漂亮吖Modern Romance89k WordsCompleted I only write sweet stories, so please follow and support me. I’ll keep the updates steady, and I hope you’ll all come by and show your support. Let me thank you in advance! May everyone have a sweet life and a sweet romance. 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    They meet by chance on a rainy night. The male lead carefully helps the female lead out of a predicament and then silently keeps an eye on her. The female lead secretly hides her feelings with her paintbrush, but the male lead discovers her secret. Her long-suppressed emotions slowly unfold, and the two grow closer step by step, beginning their tender daily romance.

22. 472 以 I Thought It Was Cramps, but I Gave Birth to a Baby 以为痛经，结果我生了个娃 Jian Yi Wei Zhi简一未止13k WordsCompleted I thought it was period cramps, but it turned out I was giving birth to a baby 54Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 473 祁 Qi, Are You Really Giving Up on Pursuing Me? 祁同学，真的不继续追了吗 Crazy Little Tortoise疯狂小乌龟Modern Romance538k WordsCompleted An utterly unremarkable boy writes the girl he's secretly loved for three years into an essay for a mock exam, letting everyone know how much he favors her. But in real life, he's never had the courage to say a single word to her. He's too ordinary, while she's far too outstanding. Years later, at a blind date arranged by his friends, his heart recognizes her before he does. But when a sudden crisis hits his family, his insecurity and sensitivity make him avoid her at every turn. Yet she's like 4.4kReads8.9Score54414d adds

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    Super light!

24. 474 穿 Reborn as a Vicious Villainess Fresh Out of Prison, I Get Kissed Senseless by the Crown Prince 穿成刚出狱恶毒女配被太子爷亲懵 Icy Lemon Grapefruit冰柠柚子Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted Mutual first-and-only love + a battle royale of suitors + irresistible romantic tension + feel-good transmigration into a book Fake delinquent girl, actually a gorgeous heiress × a vicious, sharp-tongued, handsome and tragic young master Song Shuyan was a top student from a wealthy family, adored by everyone. Then she transmigrated into a novel where the heroine pretends to be a scheming flirt to win over powerful men and become everyone's dream girl. Song Shuyan became a freshly released, vic 89Reads—Score12014d adds

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    This book doesn't have any special advantages or plot devices; the female lead is quite down-to-earth.

25. 475 睁 Awakening in the 1980s: I Have a Child with the Infamous Village Tyrant 睁眼八零：和凶名在外村霸有崽了 Sunflower Ah Hua向日葵啊花Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted When Hu Yao woke up, she found a mischievous yet well-behaved son and a scoundrel of a man beside her. Shocked and bewildered, she heard from the neighbors she knew that four years earlier, she'd hit her head so hard she was left simple-minded, and her mother had sold her. Over those four years, she had not only gained a husband but also a mischievous child who fiercely protected her. The bastard of a man was always putting his hands on her, and he was exceptionally fierce and unreasonable. Terr 38kReads9.2Score3.2k14d adds

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    This story is about a girl who was sold to the male lead by her mother and was mentally challenged at the time. Four years later, she recovered and gave birth to a super cute baby. The male lead is the kind of guy who's tough on the outside but actually very kind to them. It's really good! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

26. 476 七 A Sweet Wedding Night in the 1970s: Even an Arranged Marriage Can Be Wonderful! 七零新婚夜，包办婚姻也很甜！ Orange Soda and Lemon Juice橘子汽水柠檬汁Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Completed Military Marriage Romance] [Beautiful, Sweet-Talking Wife + Gentle, Healing, Rugged Husband] She wakes up on the night of her arranged wedding in the 1970s. Her husband is a handsome, idealistic man with impeccable credentials. Should she marry him or not? Lin Qingya soon decides she’s glad she did. Her rugged husband is surprisingly sweet! The heroine is career-focused, clear-headed, and sensible. The hero dotes on his wife and is gentle and reassuring. Sweet romance throughout, no 6kReads9.1Score44314d adds

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    This book is very good!

27. 477 对 Right or Wrong, One to Six 对错一比六 Countryside Villa乡村别苑Modern Romance353k WordsCompleted A unique era and extraordinary experiences shaped the main character Xiao Jiu's distinctive personality, way of thinking, and outlook on life. His views on many things differ from those of ordinary people, but he is no rebel against convention. His ideas about love and marriage are especially original: clear-eyed, perceptive, and above the ordinary. Reality often plays tricks on our ideals. Though Xiao Jiu is principled and upright, he still faces conflicts between morality and kindness, law and 409Reads9.4Score—14d adds

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    Completed modern romance novels

28. 478 深 Lost in the Deep Mountains 深岭迷途 Spring Has Blossoms春有芳菲Mystery211k WordsCompleted The opening of The Classic of Mountains and Seas reads: “At the head of the Southern Mountain Range lies Que Mountain. Its first peak is Mount Zhaoyao...” Legend has it that an ancient, mysterious kingdom once flourished on Mount Zhaoyao. Its king loved his people like his own children and governed with diligence, ensuring the mountain folk could live in peace and prosperity for generations. But fate is unpredictable. One good deed by the king brought a catastrophe upon the kingdom... T 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist was initially wary of the female protagonist, but later secretly fell in love with her and protected her. In the end, they redeemed each other and moved towards each other.

29. 479 选 After My Royal Bride Search Crashed and Burned, I Eloped with My Childhood Sweetheart 选妃翻车后，我和竹马闪婚了 The Ladybug of Seven-Star Begonia七星海棠的七星瓢虫Modern Romance104k WordsOngoing [Marriage Before Love] [Childhood Friends to Secret Crush] [Funny and Sweet Romance] [A Straightforward Girl Learns About Love] My name is Xia Chuhe, a renowned lawyer in Jinghai City. I've never lost a case, but I've never won at love, either. The day my mother gave me an ultimatum, I did three things: 1. Went to a bar to pick out male models (but failed to find one I liked) 2. Got caught in the act by my childhood friend, Gu Chen (there was something strange in the way he looked at me) 3. Lost 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The word "wonderful" is far from enough to describe this book. The author's writing is excellent, and the plot is tightly woven. Five-star review in advance!

30. 480 亲 Darling, It's Raining 亲爱的，下雨了 Sole鳎目鱼Modern Romance152k WordsCompleted “A sensitive, cat-like spoiled girl vs. a refined, devoted, dog-like hunk” My ex-boyfriend wanted my money. He wanted to cheat on me while making me have his child, trapping me in the cage of marriage for the rest of my life. After being cheated on by my ex, a kept man I'd been with for three years, the white moonlight who had returned from abroad made a forceful comeback. Together, we made that awful couple suffer like never before... It was practically like being reborn. Who could have guessed 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommend this book! 😍😍🤓🤓 He was after my money, coaxed me into having a child, and wanted to lock me in a marriage cage, turning me into an ATM and a machine that had to produce a son. Three years of my sincere feelings were wasted. Witnessing his infidelity, the moment he made love to me, my world completely collapsed. My true love returns in a powerful and satisfying revenge against the scumbag!

31. 481 女 Goddess Yang Chengcheng's Journey to the Mortal World 女神杨橙橙凡间降落之路 Let the Dust Fly尘埃飞扬吧Modern Romance265k WordsCompleted Female lead: Yang Chengcheng. Male lead: Yun Feng. This story is divided into three volumes. Volume One has ten chapters. Three years after Yang Chengcheng and Yun Feng break up, Yang Chengcheng meets Yang Long on a blind date. After a series of upheavals in his family, Yang Long’s sincerity finally moves her, and the two get married. Volume Two is told through flashbacks. At seventeen, Yang Chengcheng meets Yun Fengye, an art studio teacher. They are drawn to each other and fall in love. They s 18Reads—Score—14d adds

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    My goodness! These are written for you, realistic themes, no domineering CEOs, just heartfelt and genuine emotions!

32. 482 谈 After Six Years Together, We're Talking Marriage, and You Think I'm Too Short? 谈恋爱六年，要谈婚论嫁了，你嫌我矮？ Let the Dust Fly尘埃飞扬吧10k WordsCompleted We’ve been dating for six years, and now we’re talking marriage. You think I’m too short? 155Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 483 如 Like a Dream, Like an Order 如梦如令 Fan Yunjian樊云间Modern Romance532k WordsCompleted [Modern romance + powerful leads + urban life + marriage and relationships + workplace + business rivalry] Song Linbi lifted her chin. The breeze kept teasing the wisps of hair on her forehead until they finally gave in to temptation and softly brushed her playful cheek. “Did you have a good time tonight, Professor Song?” Lin Yilai gently brushed away the breeze, which had lingered on her face, captivated by her beauty. His fingertips traced her chin and lips, then he pressed a deep, lingering k 13Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    Good writing, bad cover

34. 484 朋 A Story My Friend Told Me About How She Almost Cheated 朋友给我讲了一个，她差点出轨的故事 Let the Dust Fly尘埃飞扬吧Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted A friend told me a story about how she almost cheated on her partner 10Reads—Score—14d adds
35. 485 京 The Tide Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港澜渡 A Book Worth a Fortune一本千万利Modern Romance631k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, slowly climbing] [Hong Kong old-money style vs. Beijing political circles] [Intrigue and covert battles among the wealthy] [High-IQ business and romance] [Slow burn, not a fast-paced power fantasy; feel free to skip chapters] Four pairs of hunters, four hunts. The rain pours over Hong Kong. Come enjoy a TVB-style romance, business-war, and suspense drama! Sweet nothings go beyond “Stay a little longer” and “I adore you” to include “I’m crazy about you.” Duplicity is the 8.1kReads8.9Score74014d adds

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    Every seemingly unintentional detail is actually a foreshadowing that was planted long ago.

36. 486 不 More Than Physical Attraction 不止生理性喜欢 Just Writing Whatever随便便写写Modern Romance177k WordsCompleted Inspired by real events. Ensemble cast. A realistic story of love and marriage. Fine, nuanced writing, not a typical web novel. I hope this will prompt girls to give some thought to ambiguous relationships between men and women. If you like it, please give me a higher rating, add it to your favorites, and leave a comment 😘😘😘 Before turning twenty-five, Xu Yu'an wanted to find someone to do “that thing” with. She found a man online and got it done. Afterward, though, she ended up in the hospital. 46Reads8.1Score10614d adds

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    The story of the female protagonist searching for someone online, adapted from a true story, ensemble cast, and fine details.

37. 487 结 Marriage Partners 结婚合伙人 North Sea Baiting Immortal北溟打窝仙Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted Yang Wentao wants to get married, so he goes to a matchmaking session and receives a document titled “Marriage Project Cooperation Plan.” It’s full of wild ideas: building a marriage without relying on love, using a game-like points system to divide housework, and treating family members as business partners or colleagues... As project partners, each party has their own responsibilities and gets what they need. They work together on what they have in common, while continuing to grow as individua 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male and female protagonists avoid countless blind date traps, meeting by chance. They agree to marry without dating, starting their marriage and family life as a project collaboration. The female protagonist is a career woman who handles family life with the same dedication she has for work, getting along well with her in-laws like colleagues, and having a child is a way of repaying a debt of gratitude. ... If you've read this, please rate it! I'm begging for a rating!

38. 488 她 The Day She Finally Gave In, He Went Completely Mad 她认怂那天，他彻底的疯了 Spinning Around, Raising a Cat旋转养只猫Modern Romance297k WordsCompleted The three worst years of Lin Wan's life were all thanks to Gu Chenzhou. She had seen him treat others with tenderness, lose control over his unrequited love, and wound her at every turn with his cold words. She once thought that if she held on a little longer, was a little more sensible, and obeyed him a little more, she could eventually warm his heart. But then she understood: Someone who doesn't love you will even begrudge you your tears. So she gave up. She stopped arguing. She stopped making 40Reads—Score12914d adds

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    She had witnessed his gentleness towards others and endured his relentless attempts to destroy her own heart. After her heart died, she quietly left, leaving him completely panicked. (Read if you're looking for something to read!)

39. 489 我 My Girl of All Seasons 我的四季姑娘 Yu Liangjiayin余梁佳音Urban1.3M WordsOngoing This is a memoir... A journey from my own pristine world, across a bridge of dreams... to a new setting... And a journey of hating goodbyes, experiencing them, and learning to live with them. A flower that will never leave, delighting in all the seasons of the past as time passes. 4Reads7.8Score—14d adds

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    I especially love this kind of slow-paced coming-of-age story. It starts with the laughter and playfulness in kindergarten, and the protagonist grows up step by step. He and that special person go from being playmates to becoming each other's most familiar person. Sharing a piece of candy during recess and having a casual chat on the way home from school all help that innocent feeling to slowly grow. Reading it is like drinking a cup of warm sweet tea.

40. 490 恋 Love Is Just Love 恋爱只是恋爱 Gua Gua Ji cc呱呱唧ccModern Romance125k WordsCompleted Cheng Han had never once thought about getting married. But accepting a confession wasn't hard, especially in the bright days of university youth. Then a man startled her half to death with the words, “Let's get married.” She packed up and fled at once, leaving behind a note and starting over in another city. P.S.: This story is just one episode in Cheng Han's long, ordinary life. It's not a wish-fulfillment story, just everyday life. The characters are ordinary people: indecisive and conflicted 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a slice-of-life modern romance. It's not about the wealthy or the entertainment industry; there's no reincarnation or time travel, and it's not a wish-fulfillment story. It's just about ordinary people. The story follows an ordinary woman with a fear of marriage who runs away after her boyfriend proposes. Years later, they reunite. The pace is slow, and it might be a little mundane, but it's realistic and heartwarming.

41. 491 此 The Rest of Our Lives 此后余生 Your Unremarkable Self默默无闻的俺Modern Romance140k WordsCompleted I like making fun of myself, so I picked an incredibly tacky name. I originally planned to call myself Momo, which was meant to mean “quietly going unnoticed,” but someone had already taken that name. So I kept adding characters to the end, and eventually it became Momo the Nobody. I can't even. Now I can't change it, so please don't hate me! Sob. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It was pretty uneventful, no misunderstandings, and a little sweet.

42. 492 我 I Never Meant to Become a Landlord 我真没想当房东 A Fox Head一只狐狸头Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Slow Burn + No Idiocy + No System + Realistic] Five years of waiting ended with the other person saying, “Let's break up.” Then a girl suddenly showed up at my house, asking to rent a room. And she was beautiful, too. I hadn't wanted to say yes, but the girl was so pushy. 765Reads6.2Score10514d adds
43. 493 墨 Ink Marks on the Heart 墨痕印心 One-Bite Star-Eater一口吃个星星人Modern Romance278k WordsCompleted At a celebration banquet in City B, top consultant Jiang Mo suddenly loses her ability to speak. She flees to her family’s old home in Huizhou, where she meets Xu Yinqing, a restorer of ancient books and paintings. A fast-paced executive meets a craftsman who takes life slowly. As she restores objects, she begins to heal herself. A sky-high job offer and an old crisis come knocking at the same time. Will she choose the high-pressure executive path, or restore herself? 9Reads—Score—14d adds
44. 494 玫 Rose Works as a Tutor in a Wealthy Household 玫瑰在豪门做家庭教师 The Mountain Has Trees, Yet Its Branches Are Bare山有木兮木没枝Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Awakening through divorce + elite-family tutoring + a comeback through political maneuvering + mutual salvation + a strong female lead's growth] Rose was once an elementary school Chinese teacher in the public sector, holding onto the coveted “iron rice bowl” of a secure job, until life forced her to break out of her safe routine with her own hands. Divorced, raising a child, starting over: she had her fears, but for her child and herself, she had to build a better life. When things were at t 277Reads9.3Score10014d adds

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    It's a fairly realistic story; take your time reading it, and you're sure to gain a lot of insights!

45. 495 谁 Who Says You’re Destined for an Ordinary Life? 谁说你此生注定平凡 Yi He伊和Modern Romance265k WordsCompleted [Younger man + healing + mutual secret crush] [Not a wish-fulfillment story + design industry + cozy everyday life] [Simple, straightforward older single woman × sincere, clear-eyed fresh graduate] [At the breaking point in her career, almost driven mad × spirited and boundless] [A perfect complement + helping each other succeed] Xu Shan may be getting on in years, but she’s simple and straightforward, not a schemer, a little goofy, and rather rough around the edges. Liang Yao is new to the worl 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    What is mutual unrequited love like for ordinary people? You're happy to see her every day, you want to go out together, you want to leave work together, and you want to do so many things for her.

46. 496 我 I Wish Us Joy Forever 我愿常欢喜 Wang Erqiao汪二峤Marriage & Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Women’s Growth + Romance and Marriage + Workplace + Relationships] Girls from different family backgrounds will all find their own happiness! A rose raised in a greenhouse will weather life’s storms, while a girl who grows like a weed will find her own spring. She is a rich girl from a big city, yet she falls prey to a gold-digging boyfriend, sexual harassment at work, and exclusion by her colleagues... She is a small-town academic who gets extorted by a fellow villager and drained by parents w 46.7kReads9.7Score5.9k14d adds

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    These are all excellent books with ratings of 9.8 or higher. They are all very good and relatively realistic romance novels!

47. 497 人 Life, with Nowhere to Land 人生，无处安放 A Still Pool一池静水Modern Romance150k WordsCompleted By middle age, Li Shu's life had become a complete mess. Her marriage had turned cold and distant, her grown son was going down a rebellious path, and her body and mind were steadily wearing down. How could she go on living such a miserable life? 745Reads8.9Score10114d adds
48. 498 恋 Everyday Love 恋恋日常 Looking Forward to a Sunny Day期待小晴天Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted The night before she was supposed to meet his parents, Xu Yuan’s boyfriend of six years broke up with her. In a fit of spite, she posted on her social feed: “Whoever can make it to my place by tomorrow morning, I’ll get engaged to him.” Chen Xingyu replied in an instant: “I’m in.” At eight the next morning, he showed up right on time with a huge bouquet of lilies: impeccably dressed in a suit, with a bright smile. Meanwhile, her ex, who had never once introduced her to his family in six years, d 353Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Down-to-earth, ordinary people's love and marriage, simple and sweet 💕

49. 499 我 My Healing Life 我的治愈人生 Two Bottles贰瓶子Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Romance and Relationships + Warm Healing + A Cast of Doctors] That’s life: sometimes we get hurt, and sometimes we’re healed! As they turn thirty-five, four doctor friends from different departments are struck by sudden upheavals in their lives! Fang Tang, a neurosurgeon, is tricked by her ex-husband, who uses their daughter to extort money and treats the girl like a cash cow... Liu Zhi, a cardiac surgeon, is schemed against by her stepmother and half-brother, all for the family inheritance... 9.9kReads9.6Score1.4k14d adds
50. 500 尘 The Dust of Mortal Life 尘事 A Still Pool一池静水Modern Romance194k WordsCompleted This book chronicles a family across a hundred years. An illiterate country woman is forced to abandon her newborn child, then wanders from place to place amid the chaos of a turbulent era, struggling to survive in the cracks. Told as a work of documentary fiction, this story depicts the joys and sorrows of several generations of an ordinary family, bringing a long-buried past to light. Let posterity decide who was right and who was wrong! 2kReads8.9Score18014d adds

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