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. 551 雾 Misty Victoria Harbour 雾漫维港 Zhi Zhi Is Very Busy栀栀很忙Modern Romance364k WordsCompleted [The little princess of Beijing's elite circles × the heir to a Hong Kong tycoon] [Eight-year age gap, both leads are sexually inexperienced, intense romantic push and pull] [The flirtatious beauty's diary of a failed seduction] [A record of how to become a hopeless romantic] The Song family's youngest daughter, Song Jinchu, has been spoiled rotten by her family. She's a bewitching little temptress, spoiled and mischievous. She's famous as the little princess of Beijing's elite circles, and 22.9kReads8.9Score2.6k14d adds

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   The most petite princess in Beijing's elite circle collides with the most arrogant prince in Hong Kong! An 8-year age gap is incredibly captivating. Her attempt at seduction backfires, and she ends up being the one being manipulated. Their sweet and virginal daily life is absolutely swoon-worthy!

2. 552 芳 No One May Win Her Heart 芳心不许 Ball of Yarn线团团Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Song Wan and Lu Sheng got together because she was drawn to his looks, and he was captivated by hers. One was eager and attentive, the other never turned anyone away. They enjoyed their uninhibited pleasure, both expecting to part amicably once the passion faded. But after spending so much time entwined together, the playboy suddenly caught feelings. He took Song Wan's hand and lowered his proud head. “Wanwan, could you love me?” “Mr. Lu, stop fooling around. We agreed from the start not to get 1.2kReads9.1Score16814d adds

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   I can only say it's exactly to my taste.

3. 553 是 Who Has Fallen for the Faraway Place? 是谁迷恋上了远方 Director Lu, Who Likes Maolindou喜欢毛林豆的绿主任Modern Romance104k WordsCompleted A story of mutual salvation. (Also known as: Deep Sea and Blue Whale) The heroine transmigrates into the book she wrote. Her mission: save her brother and prevent the plot from taking a disastrous turn. The hero's goal: destroy the plot! Defy fate!! The world is vast, but there will always be a moment when people on opposite ends of the earth meet. In an unremarkable hospital, a girl who has lain in a hospital bed for three years suddenly wakes up. A boy who has just transferred schools goes fr 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   "Kongming lanterns can't fly to the sky, and the gods can't see wishes." Fang Yuanxun's eyes were always gentle, like ripples on water, silently stirring one's heartstrings. "It's better to make a wish on the ground, so it can take root. I disdain to associate with the heavens, but I can stand firmly on the earth." (⑉°з°)-♡ Mutual redemption, mutual unrequited love. The female lead transmigrates into her own book, her mission: to save her brother and avoid plot twists. The male lead's goal: to destroy the plot! To defy the heavens!! But why is the plot getting stranger and stranger? The usually aloof male lead suddenly invites the female lead to dinner, making her feel flattered. In that snowy winter, the usually solitary female lead suddenly invites the male lead to set off fireworks and build a snowman, a peaceful scene. (If we ignore some accidents that occur.) ① He feels that she is like a star he picked up by chance. ② In that summer when kites filled the sky, more than one person found light, and more than one person became fascinated by the distance. ③At that moment, the boy's laughter echoed throughout the entire planted forest. Some of it lingered on the leaves, some fell into the soil, and some melted into the girl's eyes, where it could still be found many years later. ④There is a truth in epistemology: things progress in waves and also rise in spirals.

4. 554 退 The Retired Soldier King and His Sweet Southern Girl 退役兵王糙汉与南方娇软妹子 Bai Zhe白柘Modern Romance100k WordsCompleted (Mutually faithful, one-on-one romance: a rugged former special forces soldier and a sweet, gentle girl from the south) Cheng Ye was once the king of the special forces. He was wild-looking and lived a rough, carefree life. After leaving the military, he started a renovation crew. Ruan Ruan was just like her name: sweet-looking and gentle by nature. What kind of story will unfold when a soft-spoken southern girl meets a rough northern man? Former Special Forces Soldier × Heiress to a Pastry-Ma 280Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It has a real-life counterpart, is relatively realistic, and is rather bland.

5. 555 橘 At the Head of the Orange Boat 橘子舟头 A Thousand Feet of Wine酒千尺Modern Romance201k WordsCompleted [Married first, fall in love later + female Alpha, male Omega + she is six years older + both work in government + his secret crush comes true + heroine has mind-reading powers] A calculating older woman, a bureau chief, versus a sunny, younger firefighter who overthinks everything and hides a wicked streak. An Ju and Hu Xingzhou first met just after she had finished a disastrous blind date. He shielded his face from a camera pointed their way from the restaurant lobby, and his nephew, An Lin, t 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The daily life of a secret marriage between two people in the public sector! He braves fires, she navigates the political arena, and at home she's a clingy puppy.

6. 556 深 A Romance at a Shenzhen Factory 深圳工厂情缘 Jiangnan Yixiao江南一肖Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted My new story is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 3kReads8.9Score21714d adds

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   The era I remember, the early days of migrant workers in Shenzhen, a time of hard work and struggle to survive!

7. 557 如 As I Gaze Up at the Moon 如我仰望月亮 Bu He Shiyi布和十一Modern Romance300k WordsOngoing “I don't know her.” Zhou Ji spoke carelessly, looking at her as if she were a stranger. When Chen Yang saw that familiar yet unfamiliar face again, she froze. The boomerang from three years ago had hit her right between the eyes. In that classroom mottled with the fading light of sunset, Zhou Ji looked at her seriously. “Are we still friends?” Chen Yang slowly raised her head. “No.” Zhou Ji met her gaze in surprise, wanting to say something but stopping himself. In the end, he could only fall si 74Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It's a very relatable campus story, without any exaggerated background; it just features ordinary people.

8. 558 无 A Love That Came to Nothing, Part 1 无疾而终1 xbylyModern Romance6k WordsCompleted A Love That Came to Nothing 1 208Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It's a simple, unhurried story; hopefully, it'll be watchable.

9. 559 重 Reborn at Sixteen, I Meet the Cool, Aloof Academic Genius 重生十六岁，遇到清冷学神 Qing Si卿四Modern Romance435k WordsCompleted [Reborn + love that grows over time + two strong leads who dote on each other + lighthearted daily life] [Cool, gentle business tycoon VS clear-headed, independent top director] Ying Xue, an ordinary office worker, dropped dead at her desk. When she woke again, she had been reborn at sixteen!!! She had drifted through life in her previous one, but this time she was determined to work hard and plan her future carefully. Once, she had only one friend. This time, she had a whole crowd standing beh 869Reads8.9Score11014d adds

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   Very realistic, very ordinary. The beginning is so-so, but it gets better as you watch. The romance develops slowly, but the male and female leads are absolutely fantastic (especially the female lead in the later stages). "Time has made her even more charming. This world has no shortage of beauties, but he just lacks her."

10. 560 吾 My County Magistrate Boyfriend Is Growing Up 吾家县长男友初长成 Wan Qian, Who Loves Cantonese Soup爱吃广府汤的万千帝主Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Rural revitalization · Workplace maneuvering · Intellectual romance · Family warmth] [Healing] [A gentle, steady pace] [Leaves a lasting impression] [Public sector] [Contemporary realism] Here, you’ll find: √ How a highly intelligent male and female lead pursue their careers while falling in love √ Solid, compelling depictions of rural revitalization and the political landscape √ Warm, witty, and insightful family life and intergenerational communication √ The respectful, restrained, profound 1.5kReads8.0Score14614d adds

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    It's relatable, well-written, and the plot unfolds smoothly without fast-forwarding. It features two mature and resonant souls whose interactions are engaging, intelligent, and, most importantly, fresh and original.

11. 561 全 Everyone Knows Captain Hang Likes Doctor Lin 全世界都知道航队长喜欢林博士 I Love Jade Nectar我爱玉液琼浆Modern Romance677k WordsCompleted A genius in behavioral trace analysis VS a stubborn special police officer who hates evil Before the match Duan Muhang: “You’re just a little girl. Don’t go telling me what to do!” Lin Wei: “You can’t even beat a little girl. Why are you acting like such a big shot?” After the match Duan Muhang: “Wei, what do you think of this case?” Lin Wei: “How would a little girl like me dare tell you what to do?” 40Reads5.6Score—14d adds

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    Give this one a try.

12. 562 你 You Are the Only Flower in My Desert (Two-Volume Set) 你是我荒漠里唯一的花（共2册） Han Lie寒烈Modern Romance233k WordsCompleted From campus to the workplace, Yu Yuanxi’s life was a bed of roses, with everything going her way. That all changed when a new leader took over. Her refusal to flatter became a sin, and she was laid off and sidelined. Her hosting career lay in ruins overnight. When life became a wasteland, she stubbornly sent up fresh green shoots. She stepped in to help when she saw injustice, and a video showcasing her astonishing fighting skills went viral on the trending charts. She did odd jobs on a variety 744Reads9.4Score—14d adds

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    This should be correct.

13. 563 今 Did I Survive the Survival Game Today? 今天从生存游戏活下来了吗 Carefree Xi随性汐Sci-Fi & Apocalypse411k WordsOngoing [Infinite Flow + Light Deduction + Light Suspense + Light Challenge-Room Elements + Ensemble Cast + Romance + Both Leads Are Each Other’s First + Comedy + Happy Ending + Wild Imagination + Dialects + Fantasy + Episodic Stories] [The Male Lead Has Secretly Loved Her for Years, Carefully and With a Long-Laid Plan + Childhood Friends + The Female Lead Falls for Him Over Time] Secondary couple: a rough-and-tumble Northeastern fitness coach and a spicy-tongued beauty blogger from Sichuan and Chongqin —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male and female protagonists in this novel possess their own unique personalities, unlike the clichéd male protagonists and delicate female protagonists found in many novels. Their romantic relationship doesn't feel abrupt either; the author portrays the male protagonist's feelings for the female protagonist with great subtlety and depth. The novel's content is also quite humorous and funny, not the forced kind that feels awkward, but the kind that suddenly delivers a witty remark as you read. Overall, I've found it very relaxing to read.

14. 564 一 Love at First Sight, Morning and Night 一见倾心朝朝暮暮 Leafy Boughs 1枝叶扶疏143k WordsCompleted Love at First Sight, Day After Day 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The pacing was slow, but the finale was incredibly moving! Everyone cried!

15. 565 穿 After Transmigration, Her Whole Family Are Villains 穿越之我全家都是反派 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance832k WordsCompleted Content warning: Lots of crude bathroom humor. Don't read while eating. Version One: Jiang Mianmian transmigrates. Her father is a scheming scholar with the face of a kindly man. Her mother has the face of a bodhisattva and the heart of a ruthless killer. Her eldest brother looks simple-minded but is cunning at heart. Her second sister is selfish and sharp-tongued. They were born destined to be villains. To highlight the protagonist's justice, kindness, and greatness, they work hard to do all so 139.1kReads9.6Score16.9k14d adds

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16. 566 诀 City of Farewells 诀别之城 Ye Family Member Who Loves Cabbage and Celery爱吃白菜芹菜的叶家人Modern Romance533k WordsCompleted Three years ago, a devastating betrayal left Yang Jie heartbroken, and she called off the wedding she had looked forward to all her life. She thought she and Ye Mao would have nothing more to do with each other. Three years later, the man who had hurt her so deeply appeared before her again, quietly pleading for forgiveness. The real estate industry is a cutthroat world, and people are hard to read. Her former lover presses closer at every turn, and their old feelings refuse to fade. This time —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a poignant love story set against the backdrop of the difficult lives of real estate professionals. It tells the tale of Yang Jie, a real estate worker, and her growth after experiencing a series of setbacks in both her love life and career. It's not a typical rebirth or time-travel fantasy novel, but it gets better and better as you read on.

17. 567 他 His Mint-Scented Breath 他的薄荷味呼吸 Wan Changru, Who Loves Vegetarian Pork Floss爱吃素香松的万长儒32k WordsCompleted His Mint-Scented Breath 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Words have a magical power; they can instantly draw people into that world.

18. 568 偷 Loving You in Secret 偷偷爱 Meow Meow Wow猫猫哇Modern Romance251k WordsOngoing (Both are faithful and devoted + love at first sight + mutual secret crushes + saving each other) He said, “Whether she’s delicate is her business. Whether I dote on her is mine.” He said, “A girl should be raised with plenty, so she won’t be fooled by a few sweet words from someone else.” He said, “A Yao, don’t rush. You’re still young, so take your time choosing. I’ll help you choose, too. I’ve already prepared your dowry for you.” He said, “A Yao, there’s something I’ve never told you. Bef —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is cute and smart. She even provokes the female supporting character who jumps on her.

19. 569 柳 Willow Branch, For You 柳枝予你 Northern Radish北国萝卜Modern Romance103k WordsCompleted [Mostly set at school, with some urban life + 1990s + mutual devotion + healing each other + cozy everyday moments] [A slightly insecure wallflower | A sharp-tongued, warm-hearted ray of sunshine] On the first monthly break of high school, Liu Han hurried onto the bus home and was surprised to find that Yang Qi had been sitting there for quite a while. She was both delighted and a little embarrassed, but he was perfectly at ease and invited her to ride home on his bicycle after they got off. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A self-proclaimed love story between a seemingly ordinary person and a seemingly unremarkable one. Beginning in the 1990s, it's a tale of ordinary people pursuing their dreams and becoming better versions of themselves through love. A simple, steady, and enduring story, adapted from the true experiences of the author and those around them.

20. 570 玫 Roses Are More Than Just Thirsty 玫瑰不止渴 Dao Dao Rou刀刀柔Modern Romance376k WordsCompleted |Completed| Content warning: “best friend” means a male best friend| [Sweet girl and a refined, two-faced scoundrel, nine-year age gap, both inexperienced] After going to extraordinary lengths, Ruan Sui finally gets into law school. She thinks she and her upperclassman are destined to end up together. Instead, along with her acceptance letter comes an invitation to his wedding. He walks down the aisle before her, and right behind him, she ends up walking straight into the bridal chamber. After t 3.7kReads9.4Score62614d adds
21. 571 南 South of South City, North of North City 南城以南，北城以北 Mai Dongdong麦冬咚Modern Romance174k WordsOngoing When she was young, Gu Nanxi met her good friend Zhu Qingjia, who introduced her to Xiao Mubai, the boy she would love at first sight for a lifetime. From secret love to mutual devotion, and then to hurting each other, what is love? Is it a hysterical cry, or silent, steadfast protection? 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Delicate emotions

22. 572 都 The Rules of Love for Urban Men and Women 都市男女的恋爱法则 Two ThirtyTwo三十Modern Romance339k WordsOngoing Gu Ziyi: An ENFP woman, sweet and innocent-looking on the outside, but sharp-tongued and fiery by nature. When she falls in love, she never thinks about the consequences and always ends up being taken advantage of. Though every relationship has ended in failure, she remains a romantic who believes in love. Will the man she meets this time turn out to be a good one…? Gao Yingzhen: A typical ISFJ man who finds it hard to open up, but once he lets someone into his heart, he holds nothing back. Bor 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ju Ziyi, who works in marketing, turns her days into a non-stop battlefield. She has to deal with her unreliable, unambitious boss while also squeezing in time to maintain her relationship. It's not until she witnesses her boyfriend walking into a hotel with another woman on their anniversary that she finally wakes up, quits her job, tears into her ex, and tries to bring her childhood dream of owning a coffee shop into reality.

23. 573 全 The Whole World Knows You Like Me 全世界都知道你喜欢我 Su Wantang苏莞棠Modern Romance150k WordsCompleted [School life + childhood sweethearts + mutual pining + both leads have no past relationships + reunion after a long separation] Everyone in the world knew you liked me. I was the only one who didn’t. But what you didn’t know was that I liked you just as much. A youthful crush is like a dream. Only after waking up do you realize that all the signs were there. The figure I could always see in the distance, our fleeting glances, and that summer breeze brushing my face as you carried your easel over 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Just wanted to recommend myself a bit. There's no system or reincarnation involved. The male and female leads are ordinary people, so there aren't any melodramatic or face-slapping plots. It's just a story of mutual unrequited love and striving for their respective dreams.

24. 574 那 That Paper-Thin Romance 那一场纸上谈兵的恋情 Gu Yuewei古月薇Modern Romance140k WordsCompleted He and I spent several years under the same roof in high school. He was a womanizer, slick-tongued, and full of schemes... A flirtation with ulterior motives, a romance that never went beyond words, and an ambiguous trap woven from more than eighty letters. 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    My acquaintance with him began when he and three classmates rented a room at my house during his high school years, and I lived under the same roof as him. However, he was glib, womanizing, and extremely rude. He was cunning and manipulative, flirting with girls everywhere and writing love letters to different girls, which I found extremely repulsive and disgusting. Unexpectedly, he used his cunning to invite only me to accompany him to his military service, effectively positioning me as his girlfriend. Although I didn't agree to be with him, being labeled his girlfriend prevented his other friends who liked me from pursuing anything further out of loyalty to him. During this time, he maintained an ambiguous relationship with me, exchanging letters. Unexpectedly, a year later, when he went back to his hometown on leave to visit relatives, some of his friends, unable to bear seeing me being deceived by him while he was seeing several girls, warned me. In the end, our breakup wasn't a romantic one, because we never even started anything; we severed ties, not even becoming ordinary friends.

25. 575 守 Guardian: 2034 守护者：2034 A Star in the Mortal World红尘一星Modern Romance171k WordsOngoing We are the Twelve Zodiac Guardians, from all corners of the world. The zodiac marks we were born with are carved into our left shoulder blades. Then, in that year Granny Fu found us. She said, "You are the last guardians of this world." We didn't know who she was, but she remembered every one of our birthdays. Only later did we learn In 1987, when she was twenty-six, she began a lonely vigil in Kowloon Walled City, Hong Kong, preparing for a calamity that came once in a century. 2034 is our sta —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It surpasses some novels of the same type. Keep it up, author! Five stars, you deserve it.

26. 576 华 The Prime of Life 华年 Kiss Kiss Snow Pear亲亲雪梨Modern Romance2.1M WordsCompleted On Jixiang Road in Gangcheng, the Qiao family ran a wonton shop and had three children. One of them wasn’t their biological child. All the neighbors knew, but no one ever said a word. The story begins in 2002, the year China qualified for the World Cup, the year Jay Chou, Jolin Tsai, and S.H.E. took Asia by storm. And for the kids of Jixiang Street, a sweltering summer and their youth were just beginning… 28Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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    These are some pretty good books.

27. 577 何 When Will I Come of Age? The Campus Arc 何时而立之校园篇 Divine Immortal Yang神仙洋Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted This story, based on real people, is the first installment in the When Will I Come of Age series: When Will I Come of Age: Campus Days. It follows the events in the life of the protagonist, He Li, during his university years, including his daily life, studies, and romance. His self-discipline in both life and study ultimately takes him to the top of his academic field. The novel feels so authentic that readers can relate to it and feel as though they’re right there in the story. Its gripping plo 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is quite realistic and simple; you can take a look.

28. 578 热 The Warm, Bustling Days 热气腾腾的日子 After Much Thought沉思良久Modern Romance530k WordsCompleted When they first got married, Lan Xin was a newlywed daughter-in-law who called her mother-in-law “Mom” so affectionately. But as time went on, she endured her mother-in-law’s utter lack of social skills, selfishness, two-faced behavior, endless nitpicking, and extreme control. She could no longer bring herself to be affectionate toward her. Life remained bustling and lively, but her heart grew colder by the day… Even the easy “Mom” that had once slipped so naturally from her lips eventually beca 2.9kReads9.0Score26014d adds
29. 579 快 The Girl in the Viewfinder 快门里的姑娘 A Scorched Earth一片焦土Urban159k WordsCompleted | Romance | | Urban | | Realistic | | Slice of life | I turned my longing into pages. When no one understood them, I burned them into a sky full of starlight. A loosely adapted slice of life [Realistic fiction] After a work dinner, I (Rui) blacked out on the street. At the lowest point in his life, he spent every day drinking away his sorrows. By chance, he met a lovely young woman and began to dream of settling down and building a good life together. Everything seemed to be moving in the right 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The imagery is so vivid; the protagonist's disheveled state as he lies drunk on the street, his initial attraction to the girl, and his regret after the unexpected tragedy are all portrayed with remarkable depth.

30. 580 碧 The Azure Sea Swallows the Ship 碧海沉舟 Miss Qinghui清徽小姐Modern Romance830k WordsOngoing In 2010, Shen Qingci, the heiress of a prominent Haicheng family, marries Gu Huaiyuan, the “Living Buddha” of Hong Kong's most powerful family, to save her family's business. What begins as a marriage contract of convenience grows into a story of two people learning to understand and bring out the best in each other amid the opportunities of the times and power struggles within the family. They ultimately become soulmates and partners in both life and business. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    From the laboratory to a lavish wedding banquet, Shen Qingci's escape route had long been cut off! The marriage with Gu Huaiyuan was a way to break the deadlock; she wanted it all—career and love!

31. 581 携 Fleeing with the Summer Breeze 携夏风出逃 What Tree Grows Peanuts?花生什么树Modern Romance478k WordsCompleted [From secret crush to mutual love + both pursue each other + healing and redemption + slow-burn romance + light ensemble cast] When she was fifteen, a boy swept into Si Qing’s world without warning, carried on the orange-gold summer breeze. Qi Fang came from one of the most illustrious families in the capital. With the carefree air of a playboy, he seemed to never let his gaze linger on anyone. When she started university, a video of Si Qing speaking as the freshman representative was posted to 31.3kReads9.4Score4.7k14d adds

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    This story of mutual unrequited love turning into reality really touched me! The male lead has a carefree and nonchalant exterior, but he is actually very good at "self-discipline." And it's not the exaggerated, domineering CEO type; he slowly learns how to love someone with gentleness and sincerity!

32. 582 小 A Nobody's Great Love 小透明的大爱情 Gu Yi of the Great Qing大清的顾逸Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Both leads work in government × age gap and workplace hierarchy × helping an overlooked employee overcome her insecurities × a caring senior colleague opens his junior's tightly closed heart] Lin Wanqing believes that even when an overlooked nobody is falsely accused, she can only investigate in secret; even when people bully her openly, she can only endure it in silence. “That's just how society works. Without connections, you have to follow the rules. I can't afford the price of crossing the 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Both books are ordinary love stories within the system.

33. 583 他 He Is in the South of the Clouds 他在云之南 Jing Xing景行Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted When they first met, he was shrouded in shadow, reeking of blood and violence. He asked her, “Who are you? Where are you from? What are you doing here?” It was a long time before she thought of the true answer: “I'm Shen Xun. I came from the far north to the south of the clouds, to meet the love of my life.” He was her Morpheus, giving her a poppy-like dream of love, bewitching and intoxicating. He captured her soul, clouded her mind, and made her addicted. Like a pawn crossing a river, she went 25.2kReads9.7Score4.8k14d adds
34. 584 在 Life Sharing an Apartment on the Seventh Floor in Chengdu 在成都七楼合租的日子 Seventh-Floor Landlord七楼房东Urban202k WordsOngoing A slow-paced, realistic story with no System, no power fantasy, no harem, and one female lead. It blends urban everyday life, ordinary men and women, work and daily living, and friendship, romance, and family bonds. In Chengdu, a city where bustling old neighborhoods meet the modern metropolis, Wu Fan and Ye Yali’s paths cross when they become roommates. The story begins in the summer of 2005... —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A realistic, non-system, non-harem, non-feel-good novel with a single female protagonist. It's a story about growth, choices, love, and friendship, depicting the struggles and decisions of modern urban men and women in their emotions and lives.

35. 585 警 The Policewoman Picks Up a Nightclub Playboy, Only to Find He’s Her Captain 警花捡个夜店少爷竟是队长 Gu Yi of the Great Qing大清的顾逸Modern Romance147k WordsCompleted [Scheming captain + adorably clueless policewoman + senior and junior eight years apart + a love built on two lies] When they first meet, the righteous policewoman takes home a nightclub “prince” with blood all over his face. From then on, the two cross paths at nightclub “crime scenes” of all kinds. As they go from meeting to getting acquainted to fooling around together, the policewoman discovers that this hooligan is actually her captain, and that's not all… Was he lying to her and playing wi 61Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 586 我 My Name Is Wang Manfen 我叫王满分 A Hundred Thousand Miles on the Azure Road青云两万里12k WordsCompleted My Name Is Wang Manfen —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's a very delicate expression of emotion, really quite nice. [Shy]

37. 587 金 A Golden Marriage 金婚 IMCModern Romance442k WordsCompleted One is a fool in everyone's eyes, the other a young hoodlum in the village's eyes. Yet fate ties them together. Zhou Xing always thought himself above others, but never imagined he'd marry a fool and fill a whole house with children, boys and girls alike. What's more, in this life and the next, and the life after that, he only wants to be with her. At first, Li Zhi'an was terrified of living under the same roof as Zhou Xing, that bad man. Gradually, she came to accept him. In the end, she decide 14.4kReads9.3Score1.4k14d adds

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    A very good book, especially the second one, which I read repeatedly. There are no domineering CEOs.

38. 588 步 Bu Jin Falls in Love 步谨心动 Pear Blossom Lover花痴梨Modern Romance367k WordsCompleted > I thought our first meeting ended when you were seventeen, > but you said we first met many years later. [One-on-one romance, sweet pampering, a guiding lover, love of country, an age gap, transmigration through time, happy ending] Shen Bu, a once-wealthy heiress whose family went bankrupt, accidentally fell into a time-travel laboratory and was tossed between different fragments of time. At twenty-two, bright and full of life, she met the same person at seventeen, thirty, and forty. She ha 68Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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    🔥🔥 [Highly recommended for its novel contemporary romance story] It's incredibly good, the atmosphere is amazing ε=ε=(>Д<)ノノ!! 🌈The pacing is fast, the plot is novel, and it's very immersive. I highly recommend it.

39. 589 快 Quick Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder Heroine Strikes Back 快穿：炮灰女配反杀剧情 Quieted Down 1102安静了1102Fantastical Romance556k WordsCompleted Quick transmigration | Everyone's favorite | Female-lead romance | Portable space | 1vN Nan Zhi lost both her parents as a child and grew up dependent on others, without a sense of security or enough love. More than anything, she longs for someone to choose her, again and again, without hesitation. Then one obsessive, unhinged man after another comes along, all vying for her, going mad for her and bending to her will... The men suffer, not the woman. There's just a bit of setup at the beginnin 17.1kReads8.2Score2.3k14d adds

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    Embark on a rapid transmigration journey with a portable space, becoming short-lived cannon fodder in various worlds! Stockpile resources, accumulate strength, and tear apart the predetermined tragic script. Navigate relationships with a group of male protagonists with diverse personalities, unburdened by the shackles of love, living freely and unrestrained in each world. A must-read for those looking for something to read!

40. 590 宜 A Good Match for Marriage 宜嫁宜娶 Wawa Is Not a Cabbage Heart娃娃不是菜心Modern Romance645k WordsCompleted Welcome, drama fans! Two storylines: [son of a bureau chief x daughter of a deputy director] & [high-ranking official’s family x heiress] Ji Yunjia found Song Jiming holding her camisole, looking puzzled. “How is this so padded when you haven’t even put it on?” His gaze drifted to her chest. It wasn’t big, but it didn’t look small either. He chuckled. “Ms. Ji, you’ve got quite a lot of padding there.” Ji Yunjia’s face burned. She hurriedly snatched it from him. “What do you know?” She was wearin 22kReads9.0Score1.8k14d adds
41. 591 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
42. 592 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
43. 593 珍 A Cherished Silver Bracelet 珍藏一条银手链 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance132k WordsCompleted As children, Zhang Min and Guo Tingting accidentally fell into the river while playing by the bank. Li Zewen rescued them. Years later, after graduating from college, Li Zewen became their teacher. Due to family circumstances, Zhang Min dropped out of high school in her second year and went to work. Years later, she became a sales representative at a valve factory, while Guo Tingting became a nurse at the county hospital. To their surprise, Li Zewen became the man her best friend was set up with —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The first book tells the story of a girl who, as a child, fell into a river while playing with her best friend and was rescued by the male lead. Years later, the girl works as a saleswoman in a valve factory, and her best friend is a nurse. The male lead is her best friend's blind date.

44. 594 我 Year After Year with Mr. Cheng 我与程先生的岁岁年年 Xu Xiaoyu徐小雨Modern Romance203k WordsCompleted [1v1 healing romance + childhood sweethearts + first love + warm, mutual devotion] [Catlike Miss / history teacher × Bunny Gentleman / piano tuner] * Eight-year-old Sheng Yi vowed to be the eyes of ten-year-old Cheng Zui for the rest of his life. Cheng Zui laughed. “You silly girl. Forever is impossible.” Sheng Yi disagreed. “You’re the silly one! When I say forever, I mean forever.” Cheng Zui muttered under his breath, “Don’t say silly things.” Sheng Yi playfully bobbed her head and told him, 510Reads8.9Score10014d adds

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    A childhood sweetheart couple. A heartwarming and healing story.

45. 595 医 The Doctor's Wife Is Hard to Woo, but President Shen Spoils Her Like Crazy 医妻难追，沈总他超宠的 Xinxin Yuluo歆歆雨落Modern Romance447k WordsCompleted [Age gap + both each other's firsts + extra-sweet romance! It starts with a flutter of the heart and ends in a tender journey together] [Steady, fatherly family patriarch × gentle, slow-to-warm-up surgeon] When Yan Wanyi first meets Shen Yanfeng, he is half-reclining in a hospital bed, his illness unable to conceal his aristocratic bearing and fierce presence. Everyone says Third Young Master Shen is cold and ruthless, yet he's gentle and thoughtful only with her, like a dependable elder. It isn 27.6kReads8.9Score3.2k14d adds

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    The content is original, the plot is exciting, the storyline is engaging, the characters are likable, and it's a great read.

46. 596 一 A Spring Flower Blooms 一朵春花开 Sixteen Eggs十六蛋Modern Romance232k WordsCompleted A spring blossom blooms, and sorrow and pain fade away. How did the romance between Chen Jiayi, a photographer who has never been in a relationship, and Xie Ning, a restrained lawyer, begin? Perhaps when she looked at him. Perhaps when he warmed her heart. Perhaps when they became each other's light. They heal each other and learn how to love. “I don't know how to make someone happy.” “As long as you're by my side, that's happiness.” 12Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I'm definitely not going to skip this one. [Smirk]

47. 597 困 The Woman Who Couldn’t Be Caged 困不住的她 Freeman Ski自由人斯基Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Pei Xiaocao is someone who refuses to follow the usual path. Along the road of life, she has erased everything she was supposed to do. Her life follows no one else’s rules. She believes only in her own! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 598 薾 The Season of Er’er 薾薾时节 Lala from the Corner旮旯角的拉拉Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted CEO × College Student | Age Gap | Foster Care | Secret Crush | Older Man, Younger Wife He is twelve years older than her, the feared “Mr. Jie” of Yancheng’s business world: cold, sharp-tongued, and heartless. She is just a little ray of sunshine living under his roof. She doesn’t dare tell him that the moment they reunited during her high school entrance exams, a little tree began to sprout in her heart. A wily older fox raises a younger one, and the younger fox sets out to win his heart. He lay 3kReads8.8Score23314d adds

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    The content is novel, the plot is exciting, the storyline is engaging, the characters are likable, and it's a great watch.

49. 599 不 No Mercy for the World 不赦人间 Tianya88天涯88Modern Romance403k WordsCompleted For the first twenty years of her life, Chen Qingxing lived by one rule: never count on a miracle. When someone else took the spot she had earned as a student in need, and her part-time wages were withheld, she signed a harsh sponsorship agreement. Her benefactor would pay for her to finish college, and after graduation, she would repay the debt with a marriage of convenience. There was no romance involved. It was a deal with a clearly marked price. She relied on careful calculations to plan eve 23Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I don't want to say anything, just see for yourself!

50. 600 我 What We Have Is No Coincidence 我们之间不是偶然 Qi Meng齐梦Modern Romance111k WordsCompleted Love spoken aloud is still love, and so are the feelings kept secret. From the moment we met, our story was never a coincidence. "Mutual Wounds" Like snow-capped mountains and a long street, we melt away when the sun rises. Some feelings are doomed from the start, and some people are destined to part from the moment they meet. “Niannian, haven’t you always wondered how your dad died?” Li Nian always thought the Ji family was her and her mother’s salvation from a life of hardship. She never knew 42Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This second volume, "Sending to Chuan," tells the story of a man and woman who secretly love each other, missing each other for many years. The female protagonist's feelings are portrayed with delicate realism, and the story culminates in a happy ending with their long-awaited reunion. [Thumbs up]

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