Two Male Leads, Hitting a Reading Slump 双男主 瓶颈期

1. 1 漂 Pretty Darling, You’re Too Good at Flirting! Are You Trying to Get Yourself Killed? 漂亮宝贝这么会钓，不要命啦！ Cai Cai Wants to Get Rich菜菜要发财Two Male Leads546k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + satisfying face-slapping + intense push and pull + both devoted only to each other] [An alluring, hot-tempered flirt of a bottom X a celibate powerhouse top with an overwhelming possessive streak] In his past life, Lin Que was framed maliciously and eventually died a miserable death from severe bipolar disorder. Only after his death did he learn that he was the true young master of a wealthy family, his identity maliciously switched at birth. The one who framed him was the fake 26.4kReads9.5Score3.7k14d adds

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   The second part is what I find most heartbreaking: I feel like Lin Que is a lot like me. I'm luckier than him, and he's luckier than me too. Queque suffered so much in his past life; he deserves the best. Everything will be alright. I hope Queque is full of clarity and lacks nothing.

2. 2 开 The Heart-Pounding System Activates on the First Day of School, and a Failing Student Makes a Comeback 开学激活心动系统，学渣开启逆袭 Wen Liangang文恋刚Urban463k WordsOngoing My name is Li Xiaole. I’m an ordinary chubby guy in Class 8, Senior Year. How ordinary? So ordinary that you’d lose me in a crowd, unless the crowd happened to be round. My grades are a disaster, my dream is to coast through graduation, and my only talent is talking tough. Then one day, something called a “Heartthrob System” appeared in my head. Other people’s Systems: Host, would you like to become invincible with one click? My System: Host, your intelligence is 69. Please don’t daydream a 4kReads8.7Score51814d adds

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   It has comedy, school life, urban life, workplace, and domineering CEO themes. If you like these kinds of things, you can check it out.

3. 3 捡 I Picked Up a Chubby CEO as My Husband 捡个胖熊总裁当老公 Wen Liangang文恋刚Urban427k WordsCompleted [Tags] Dual male leads | Chubby bear | Stocky | Older love interest | Modern sweet romance | Healing | Overbearing CEO | A lucky find | Mutual devotion | Older love interest’s indulgence | Happy ending | Sweet romance | Workplace In the middle of the night, Chen Nian finds a drunk, stocky man collapsed beside a trash can. He thinks he’s just helping out, but the man turns out to be Gu Hai, the CEO of the company he’s about to interview with. Gu Hai is a steady, muscular man, the quintessential o 3.8kReads8.9Score40214d adds
4. 4 熊 Xiongxiong Novels: Looking Back Again 熊熊小说：再回首 Wen Liangang文恋刚Two Male Leads368k WordsCompleted (Bears, double chubby bears, two male leads. If that's not your thing, feel free to scroll past. Thanks.) Lu Chen said, “You're love. He's family.” Xu Yang asked, “Could I become family to you one day, too?” Later, Lu Chen never got an answer. And Xu Yang no longer needed to give one. Jiang Yu'an said, “Teach me how to love you.” Xu Yang said, “Okay.” But in the end, Xu Yang personally pushed him into someone else's arms. In this story of three people, no one wins. Love means being there in 669Reads8.2Score10814d adds
5. 5 救 Help! What Do I Do After Accidentally Flirting with the Main God?! 救命！不小心撩到主神怎么办？！ Gentle Ripples on Cold Water寒水微澜Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + two male leads + underdog reversal + bottom + one-on-one romance + mutual firsts] The Supreme God got catfished in an online romance! And the other person ran away on the way to meet him! Enraged, the Supreme God issued a top-level wanted notice, determined to bring back the wife who had suddenly disappeared. … Xie Yaochen, who had already hidden in a small world to carry out a mission, blinked innocently. “Dating? Never done that.” “Online romance scam? No idea.” “Top-l 71kReads9.6Score8.7k14d adds

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   This book is really good! The plot flows smoothly, the writing is excellent, and the main characters' little worlds are incredibly sweet. It's a strong-willed story, and I really enjoy this sweet romance novel. I hope more readers discover this gem of a novel, and I look forward to more great works from the author! 😘

6. 6 是 A Mechanic? No, Her Man! 是修理工？不，是老攻！ Shen Yunbai沈云白Two Male Leads228k WordsCompleted Complete [Double purity, one-on-one romance, personal growth, healing, mostly everyday life, sweet fluff, a straight man falling for a man, introverted and socially anxious web novelist bottom × rugged auto mechanic top] Wen Xu is an introverted, socially anxious web novelist who spends all his time at home writing and is terrified of dealing with people. Lu Ye, the auto mechanic next door, has sharp brows and bright eyes, a toned build, and a washboard stomach. He’s the quintessential straight 163Reads—Score14114d adds

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   Highly recommend! Give it a try! It's great!

7. 7 影 My Actor Husband Is Terrifyingly Fierce 影帝老攻太凶猛 Simi Is a Kitty西米是只喵Two Male Leads438k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance] [Both are each other's first and only] [Secret crush] [Marriage first, love later] [Showbiz] [Original ideas] [Third-rate celebrity bottom x Tsundere CEO top] The whole internet is shipping top-tier star Xie Xinglan and all-around sweetheart Lin Zhixia, and their fan page has gained hundreds of thousands of followers overnight. Only Lin Zhixia is panicking like crazy. Not only is he a man, he also turns into a woman for three days at the same time every month. And at home, h 242Reads—Score—14d adds
8. 8 谁 Who Knew? Captain Lu Is a Total Wife Guy! 谁懂啊！陆队长是个老婆奴！ Simi Is a Kitty西米是只喵Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, a tough, loyal soldier gong x a cool, aloof on the outside but warm-hearted on the inside shou. Both are each other's first, two strong leads, sweet romance, devotion to country, mutual devotion.] Can you believe it? The fearsome Captain Lu is actually a completely devoted husband! To everyone else, Shen Bei is aloof and taciturn, wielding a scalpel faster than a gun. A living iceberg who keeps strangers at a distance. To Lu Zheng, Shen Bei makes him millet porridge, knits h 9.7kReads—Score1.9k14d adds
9. 9 重 After the Reboot, Both My Senior Brother and the Regent Went Mad 重启后，大师兄和摄政王都疯了 Simi Is a Kitty西米是只喵Two Male Leads371k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [Transmigrate into a book + martial world + growth + older love interest + devoted to each other + one true love] Shen Ci got to experience a game world that felt real and acquired a pen capable of changing the world. He had three chances to restart the game, but it turned out everyone's memories would reset too. The first time he restarted the world, he wrote both male leads to their deaths! He also got himself killed through his own stupidity, and a twist of fate restarte 73Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 10 拉 After I Blocked My Online Husband, He Became My Deskmate? 拉黑网恋老公后，他成了我同桌？ Winter's End, Thoughts Cease冬止念Two Male Leads601k WordsCompleted (Just got a rating, so it’ll go up) Forced love × confinement room × both leads are virgins “Honey, can you even do it? If you’ve got the guts, come deal with me through the internet!” Knowing they were thousands of miles apart and had both given each other fake addresses, Lin Yuqing pushed her luck every day, living on the edge of getting herself into trouble. Until one day, the man on the other end sent her a voice message, followed by a location pin. His voice was low and magnetic, his laugh 15.4kReads8.3Score2k14d adds

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    The female protagonist was determined to sever all ties, blocking and deleting him in an attempt to disappear completely. However, the male protagonist came directly into her real life, shattering all her hopes. From then on, the female protagonist could no longer escape his sight.

11. 11 一 Transmigrate Into a Book and Face Certain Death, but the Villain Turns into a Sweetheart 一朝穿书命难保，反派爆改小甜宝 Ke Xiaoyao可小妖Two Male Leads285k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + transmigrate into a book + faked death] [Character makeover + redemption + yandere + villain → (subordinate vs. emotionally deprived dominant)] Jiang Yiwang transmigrates into a book as a cannon-fodder character. On the surface, he’s the gloomy villain’s lackey. In reality, he’s an undercover enemy agent sent by the male lead... Well, eventually the villain finds him out, and he dies an absolutely gruesome death. He doesn’t even survive three chapters after his introductio 1.3kReads9.0Score17414d adds

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    This book, when I first read it, it wasn't finished yet, and I was so anxious waiting for it every day! You absolutely have to read it!!!

12. 12 我 I Thought You Were My Bro, but You Want to Be My Dad?! 我拿你当兄弟，你却想当我爸？！ Wu E111雾E111Two Male Leads354k WordsCompleted Two male leads! [Inexperienced, earnest puppy of a younger man × scheming older man] [Age gap + younger pursuer + straight older man] Jiang Gaoyi braced one hand against the wall and gripped Luo Jing's wrist with the other, pinning him firmly against it. He lowered his voice deliberately, a hint of anger in it. “I like Uncle Han Rong. Why do you keep getting in my way?” Luo Jing refused to back down. He gritted his teeth and shot back, word by word: “Why?! You have the nerve to ask? He's my dad, 571Reads8.2Score10114d adds

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    The young man, passionate and impulsive, refused to back down once he set his sights on Han Rong, arguing and confronting his friends, little did he know that the whole thing was being witnessed by Han Rong himself. Meanwhile, the cunning older man slowly falls for him. A younger, charming young man versus a mature, older man – a pure, sweet, everyday love story, without any angst or drama.

13. 13 我 I Topple the Federation with My Secret Identity in the Stars 我在星际靠掉马甲颠覆联邦 A Thick Egg Roll一根粗蛋卷Two Male Leads398k WordsCompleted Two Male Leads + Reborn + Political Scheming + Interstellar Setting Federation General Lu Zhui spent three years hunting the rebel leader known as “K.” But when they finally clashed face-to-face, he caught the scent of his partner, Shen Yu, on the other man. One was a rebel leader pretending to be docile; the other, a battle-hardened general who stood above countless others. Only when Shen Yu removed K's mask did Lu Zhui realize just how thoroughly he had been played over the past three years. S 58Reads—Score914d adds

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    Wow, they're really good at psychological warfare! 😆😆😆😆

14. 14 我 How Did My Little Pretty Boy Turn into a Buff Alpha? 我的正太小宝怎么变成了大猛A Do Not Disturb u勿扰中uTwo Male Leads231k WordsOngoing An Omega with a serious thing for cute boys had loved chubby legs, round faces, and sweet babyish voices ever since he was little. He thought his childhood friend Fu Yize was the same, and doted on him like a little brother for three years. Then, one afternoon after his differentiation period ended, Fu Yize finally stood before him: six-foot-two, broad enough to fill out his school uniform, and calling him “Big Brother” in a deep voice. 1Reads—Score11414d adds

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    I highly recommend the first one; I really love watching this kind of thing.

15. 15 千 A Millennium-Old Schemer Loses to a Fox Spirit 千年老阴货败给了一个狐狸精 Do Not Disturb u勿扰中uTwo Male Leads251k WordsOngoing After the eighth-rank mage Saverik is ambushed at night by a mysterious assailant, he pursues them to the imperial capital of Siberia, where he discovers they are connected to the royal family. As he investigates, he gradually uncovers a secret link between the assailant and his own past, while the power struggle among the capital’s three princes threatens to drag him into an even deeper maelstrom. —Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 16 疯 The Unhinged CEO Is Pretending to Be Good Again! 疯癫总裁他又在装乖！ Do Not Disturb u勿扰中uTwo Male Leads202k WordsCompleted A zany, troublemaking, sweet-faced, dark-hearted CEO x a cold, calculating, scheming powerbroker One causes trouble, the other cleans up after him. Burning down a rural resort, taking on rival companies, turning a branch office upside down: he does it all. Paying damages, bailing people out, showing up at the door in the middle of the night with a glass of milk: he does it all. One wreaks havoc in plain sight, while the other quietly handles everything behind the scenes. Until one day, he realiz 8Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 17 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score178.8k14d adds

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    I absolutely adore Omniscient and The God of Drama. The first world I read became *The Law of Destruction*, and I was the only reader who knew the ending. With *The God of Drama*, I lost my heart and my brother's life. The Crimson Lord of the Abyss, the King of No Form, who mocks fate.

18. 18 师 The Master Shows You the Way, but Taking a Beating Is Up to You 师父领进门，挨揍靠个人 Qi Yechen, Who Loves Cream Preserved Plums爱吃奶油话梅的嘁叶辰Two Male Leads758k WordsCompleted [Long-suffering master X sincere, warmhearted disciple X mutual healing] For hundreds of years, Jiangzhang Sect has upheld the principles of learning and education. It is entrenched in the Jingxiang region, backed by powerful clans and noble families, and secretly meddles in politics. The legitimate line and the collateral branches are locked in constant conflict. The male lead was born into servitude as a male courtesan, but was secretly raised by a branch of the Qian family. Under the identity 768Reads8.1Score10114d adds

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    A completed masterpiece, a superb master-disciple story with an amazing premise, a tale of discipline and affection between two masters, full of tenderness and punishment, and utterly captivating! It's so addictive, you can't stop reading! 😂🤤[Fear][fear]💕❤️

19. 19 诡 The Strange Realm Invades: My Teammates and I Slay the Rules of Horror 诡域入侵：我和队友杀穿规则怪谈 Simi Is a Kitty西米是只喵Two Male Leads578k WordsOngoing [1v1 + Two Powerful Leads + Growth + Dungeon-Based + Infinite-Flow + Light Ensemble Cast + Mutual Devotion] While everyone else follows the rules, he looks for loopholes. While everyone else gets tricked by the System, he tricks the System. While everyone else begs the System to spare them, he takes it to court and makes it award him points. [System notification: Player Su Mu has exploited a loophole in the rules and earned 100,000 points.] [System notification: Player Su Mu has amended the rule 164Reads—Score11114d adds

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    Please, everyone, take a look! 💕💕💕💕

20. 20 捡 I Picked Up a Crown Prince to Work as a Long-Term Laborer 捡个太子当长工 July Grass柒月草草Two Male Leads223k WordsOngoing [Two Male Leads | Transmigrate into a Book | Historical Court Intrigue | Sweet Romance, Comedy | 1v1] Sharp-tongued, timid, complaining college boy bottom x Amnesiac, possessive, completely unhinged top College student Shen Changyuan transmigrates into a novel featuring a character with the same name as him. In the book, he's a vicious cannon-fodder character who doesn't survive past chapter three. According to the original plot, he is supposed to find the fallen Crown Prince Zhao Yi, then crue 869Reads—Score17514d adds

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    The premise of a talkative, timid uke x an amnesiac, possessive, and insane seme is just too appealing! The transmigrated cannon fodder, focused solely on survival, unexpectedly takes in a fallen prince. The early episodes are filled with a lighthearted and fun rural life, but later, as the prince regains his memories, he pretends to be a farmhand while secretly harboring intense feelings for the uke, creating a compelling tug-of-war. The plot is packed with both laughs and sweet moments. ☀️

21. 21 前 Exes, Keep Your Distance 前任勿扰 Cheese Cloud Roll芝士云卷Two Male Leads106k WordsCompleted [Broken Up, Then Reunited + Unconventional Obsessive Love + White Knight Syndrome + Soapy Drama] [Sharp-Tongued, Soft-Hearted, Irresistible Bottom] × [Sinister, Green-Tea, Jealous Top] Six years ago, Xi Zhen generously came to Bai Tingguang's aid. He helped him retake his exams and achieve his dream, even accepting his audacious confession. Suffering from white knight syndrome, Xi Zhen was enthralled by the cycle of saving others and being saved. But once the person he helped got their life o 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Xi Zhen is the concertmaster of the orchestra. She has her own career pursuits and does not focus all her attention on love. Even when she is deeply involved in emotional entanglements, she still maintains her bottom line. Those who prefer clear-headed and independent protagonists can check out this book.

22. 22 被 Once the Madman Sets His Sights on Me, There’s No Escape 被疯批盯上后，无路可退 Dreams Sink a Thousand Fathoms梦千沉Two Male Leads175k WordsOngoing [Beloved Receptive Male Lead + Obsessive Devotion + Love Triangle Showdown + All the Men Are Pure] (Some of the tags above were added by the System, so I can’t change them 🥺) Jiang Yu’an wants nothing more than to live freely. But Gu Yanhuai, an imperial major general, has other ideas. He chased him for three days and three nights, then dragged him back and locked him in his own residence. “Baby,” he says, gripping the back of Jiang Yu’an’s neck, his voice as gentle as a lullaby. “Every time you 896Reads—Score11414d adds

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    It looks so good! 😫😫😫

23. 23 少 Young Master! The Pretty Boy You Bought Is the World's Top Assassin 少爷！您买来的小白脸是头号杀手 Thousand-Faced Carp千态鲤鲤Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted (Just started, but it’ll pick up later QAQ) [Double Male Leads + Modern City + Revenge + Mutual Healing + Two Powerful Leads + Hidden Identities] 1v1, younger top with boundless energy. There’s a side couple. The main character never wavers, and the romance won’t break your heart. Shen Congyi’s orientation and preferences are a mystery. The Lu family’s heiress is his publicly acknowledged fiancée, but everyone in his family knows he’s a playboy who’s slept with countless men, and he’s always the 9.5kReads8.6Score2k14d adds

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    A compelling story of mutual redemption and powerful characters, where an auction leads to a dangerous encounter. An assassin arrives with a purpose—a calculated scheme—but their close interaction blossoms into genuine affection, creating a tangled web of love and hate. A gripping and compelling tale, a must-read for anyone looking for something to read.

24. 24 太 The Young Master’s Archrival Goes Live 太子爷的死对头开直播啦 Xiang Sandao向三刀Two Male Leads481k WordsOngoing [Bitter rivals + the top secretly loves the bottom + sweet romance + both are each other's only one] Scheming, devoted top with a secret crush × short-tempered bottom who hits back at anyone who crosses him Jiang Shan was the youngest son of the Jiang family. Growing up, he climbed walls and rooftops, teased cats and dogs, and never applied himself to anything. After he broke another one of his father's collectibles, his father finally brought out his Seven Wolves. After chasing Jiang Shan aroun 17Reads—Score214d adds

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    Take a look! Take a look!

25. 25 宝 Darling, Have You Decided How to Torture Me Today? 宝贝，今天想好怎么虐我了吗 Jiao Sui娇岁Two Male Leads259k WordsOngoing [Rating Just Opened, Expect It to Rise] [Two Male Leads + Rivals-to-Lovers Couple + Both Strong + Love-Hate Relationship + Mutual Redemption + Happy Ending] Important announcement: Shi Xiche's solo character track, "Heart's Orbit Love," is now available on NetEase Cloud Music. Give it a listen! Shi Xiche got off on the wrong foot with Jiang Yuye as soon as he debuted. For years afterward, the two were at each other's throats. One stole the other's leading role, the other took his endorsement de 149Reads8.2Score10314d adds

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    Former mortal enemies, succumbing to each other in repeated clashes, their mutual destinies are too heartbreaking.

26. 26 痞 The Rake Who Couldn’t Be Tamed 痞夫难驯 Love Rain into Dew恋雨成露Two Male Leads417k WordsOngoing ★ A torture chamber in the name of love, a life-or-death game so cruel it makes your heart tremble ★ [Angst + melodrama + physical abuse + real and fake young masters + everyone gets a bad ending] Three years ago, Gong Mingyou was forced to marry Shen Zhiyu. Everyone said Shen Zhiyu had schemed to make that night happen. Once the rumor spread, Shen Zhiyu’s reputation was ruined. The Lin family’s stock, the company owned by Shen Zhiyu’s biological parents, plummeted. To save their company, Shen Z 1.5kReads7.1Score36614d adds

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    It looks great, I recommend buying it.

27. 27 祁 President Qi, Don’t Spoil Me So Much 祁总，你别太宠 A Fleeting Life, Never to Return浮生不归Two Male Leads89k WordsOngoing [Patient, devoted, stunning top] [Obsessive, cunning, domineering bottom] From the moment they first met, Yan developed an intense fascination with and possessive desire for Qi Che. So stunning, so full of secrets, ruthless to everyone else but patient and obedient with him. It was utterly captivating. Qi Che thought he would have to spend the rest of his life keeping his deep-rooted obsession buried in his heart, watching his moon from afar. He never expected to get the chance to stay by Yan’s 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I've found a sweet and consistently fluffy BL (Boys' Love) novel! 📖 The protagonist (uke) falls head over heels for the other (seme), displaying an intense possessiveness that's off the charts. He's ruthless and cunning towards others, but his demeanor is completely different when he's with the seme. The seme suppresses his feelings, wanting only to watch his beloved from afar. When he finally gets a chance to be close to him, he carefully plays the role of an older brother, unaware that the other has already completely manipulated him. The uke is strong while the seme is weak, but later the seme realizes his mistake and starts flirting back. The characters are very engaging, and the novel is filled with sweet moments amidst their ordinary daily life. ☘️

28. 28 欺 After Tormenting a Powerful Tycoon, the Crippled Cannon Fodder Runs Away and Gets Caught 欺辱大佬后，腿残炮灰跑路被抓了 Da An大洝Two Male Leads280k WordsOngoing 5.3kReads8.4Score66314d adds

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    Unexpectedly transmigrated into a book, He Qingyan became a down-on-his-luck, crippled fake young master. In his memories, the original owner had tormented the amnesiac Pei Wang in every way. Now, the villain has been reborn and returned to seek revenge. He Qingyan hurriedly tried to please and make amends, but he couldn't escape Pei Wang's obsessive gaze. The other party demanded that he repay everything he owed.

29. 29 考 You’re Taking the Civil Service Exam, So You Won’t Meet a Softhearted Man 考编的你，不会遇见心软的他 Student Xiao Sun QAQ小孙同学QAQTwo Male Leads352k WordsCompleted [Scheming, self-deluding top × bottom who thinks he’s training a dog but is actually spoiled rotten] [Both pure + Younger gong + Mutual pampering + Side couple] Qi Ling: Cold and aloof on the outside · master-level green tea on the inside · an expert at convincing himself the other person is into him Zhou Yue Nian: An innocent puppy on the outside · an innocent puppy on the inside too (with some unknown traits) · absolutely no skill at training his owner “Good. Eat it all.” Zhou Yue Nian’s eyes 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I think it's alright.

30. 30 从 From a Barbecue Stall to the CEO's Office 从烧烤摊到总裁办公室 Fox Who Loves Carrots爱吃萝卜的狐狸Two Male Leads163k WordsOngoing [Handsome, strong, and healthy CEO x cocky Cantonese opera actor] [Rekindled romance + both are each other’s first and only + younger man + male-male romance + happy ending] Rebellious rich kid Fang Jiuye is sent off to the countryside to study. Dragging his heavy luggage, he bumps into the eaves of an old opera house at the mouth of an alley. Copper bells chime softly at the corners of the roof. He looks up and sees Su Yue’an, dressed in opera costume, taking delicate steps onto the stage, his 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The old opera house in the countryside is the starting point of Fang Jiuye and Su Yuean's story. In their youth, they bickered and teased each other, their love hidden in jokes, but a sudden separation severed all ties. Five years later, they met again on a rainy night; he sat at the door pleading, and the two rekindled their romance.

31. 31 全 The Entire Police Station Is Waiting for Me to Explain Ghosts with Science 全警局都等我用科学解释鬼魂 Xixi's Night Owl兮兮的夜猫Two Male Leads421k WordsCompleted [Two men + supernatural mysteries + equally matched leads + sweet romance and crime-solving + transmigration] [Materialist Detective Captain X Ancient Master of the Mystical Arts] Good news: I failed my tribulation, but didn’t quite die. Instead, I transmigrated into a government employee with a secure job. Bad news: This body has cervical spondylosis and a strained lower back. I’m out of breath after just a few steps, and I have to handle corpses every day. Good news: I still have all my mystic 5.4kReads8.8Score1k14d adds

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    A rare pair of bickering lovers in a mystery novel set in the realm of metaphysics: one sees ghosts all the time, the other is always trying to sabotage things. It's not that they lack chemistry, it's that their chemistry is all used up by "one pretending to be confused, the other seeing through things but not saying anything."

32. 32 月 The Moon Orchid Rings Out 月兰长鸣 Forget Worries, Northern Sea忘忧北溟Two Male Leads446k WordsOngoing Sickly, teasing beauty of a master x hot-tempered, pure-hearted, passionate wolf-cub disciple He Lanyuanxi, once the world-renowned Lord of Qingyun Peak, fell during the Cataclysm of the Sky’s Rift. Three years later, a wisp of his remnant soul uses a forbidden art to return to life. Disguised as a sickly traveling physician, he encounters that dazzling sword light again in the heart of the city: his little disciple, whom he thought had perished with him in the calamity. Gu Ming, the ninth princ 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A sickly, charming, and manipulative master meets a hot-tempered, pure-hearted, and passionate disciple. Their deep master-disciple relationship is incredibly suspenseful and gripping. Daily updates, and the content is fantastic! 😘 Highly recommended!

33. 33 吸 After Retiring as a Vampire Hunter, My Nemesis Gave Me the Embrace 吸血鬼猎人退休后，被死对头初拥了 Shi Yi Onze拾一Onze13k WordsCompleted After Retiring as a Vampire Hunter, I Was Turned by My Archrival 3.8kReads—Score10314d adds

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    This short story is good, I recommend it.

34. 34 白 The White Lotus Big Shot Insists on Being My Sidekick 白莲花大佬非要给我当跟班 Rat1Rat鼠1鼠Two Male Leads105k WordsOngoing Two male leads + equally powerful protagonists + pure historical setting + ensemble cast + the jianghu + love and hate spanning two generations He seems gentle and frail, so I stay on high alert. He makes plans at every turn, so I stay on my guard at every turn. Will this bring good fortune or disaster? 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a 1v1 story with a clean romance and a slow-paced narrative, focusing more on plot development. The story includes numerous life-or-death situations, with the protagonist repeatedly finding himself in danger while the other silently protects him; the subtle, understated interactions are worth savoring.

35. 35 重 Reborn: My Wife Is My Weakness, but She's No Good Person! 重生：家妻是软肋，但绝非善类！ A Little Steel Penny-er一个小钢镚erTwo Male Leads184k WordsOngoing Reborn to win back my love / Lost and found again / Two equally matched leads, 1v1 / Sweet brother-and-sister-in-law romance! Ruthless, domineering top X money-loving, sly secretary bottom [He was his blade, his accomplice, his partner in crime, and above all, his lover.] Sheng Yunyi died on the 366th day after losing Chu Ze. He drove the handle of a spoon he had secretly sharpened into his own carotid artery. In his previous life, he had money and power, beautiful women all around him, and a c 123Reads—Score24614d adds

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    Who could resist a lover who is both their weakness and their Achilles' heel?! After his rebirth, the protagonist is determined to keep Chu Ze no matter what. Don't underestimate his secretary; if you offend him, you'll suffer the consequences just as fiercely. The two of them team up against their enemies, creating an incredibly satisfying experience—a perfect blend of romance and revenge.

36. 36 万 The Beloved Beauty's Rescue Schedule 万人迷美人的拯救日程 No Chili in My Roujiamo卷馍不要辣Two Male Leads174k WordsOngoing Heartthrob + reborn + redemption + transmigration + two powerful leads Also known as After Ascending to the Flower City World Xie Xuan, the aloof beauty of the Flower City, x Hua Buyu, a cultivator from the proper world Hua Buyu ascended to immortality one day, only to arrive in the Flower City world and take over the body of an absurdly handsome boy. After being tormented by the Heavenly Dao for two lifetimes, Xie Xuan's first act after being reborn was to kill himself. Forget whether he had an 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Dual male protagonists, rebirth + soul transmigration + redemption ✨ This book is absolutely amazing! [Please update more often!][Already hooked!] Xie Xuan reincarnates twice, desperately resisting, yet still unable to escape his fate as a heartthrob, reduced to a beautiful decoration in the eyes of others. Until that madman arrives, living a real life within his body, bringing him the stability and affection of his sect. But the beauty is fleeting; the person he promised to spend his life with vanishes without a trace. When they meet again, that otherworldly person has actually disguised himself as his junior uncle. Seemingly gentle and harmless on the surface, he hides a complex web of entanglements, the pull of fate is palpable.

37. 37 绑 After We Bonded, I Wanted to Bang My Head Against the Wall Every Day 绑定后我每天都想脑袋撞墙 mini Rich Guymini壕Two Male Leads172k WordsOngoing [Two male leads, equally matched, ABO, infinite flow, System, survival in game instances, sworn enemies bound together, love and hate] Ruan Xiaoqi: ruthless, and even more talkative. Ji Bai: ruthless, and even less talkative. The two were famous rivals in their field. They'd competed for clients for five years, and every meeting ended in a fight. Ruan Xiaoqi's greatest wish: to pin Ji Bai to the ground and beat him up. Ji Bai's greatest wish: to make Ruan Xiaoqi shut up. Then they were thr 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you're looking for a good read, this is a must-read! It features a super-exciting rivalry between two people who have been locked in a five-year standoff over a single order, their every encounter brimming with tension!

38. 38 离 Absurd! The Male Insect Just Wants to Stay Home, Not Fight 离谱！雄虫偏偏不爱厮杀只顾家 A Pillow Spirit一只枕头精Two Male Leads354k WordsCompleted Insectoid romance, rating just released (1) Gentle, refined top and rebellious, disabled bottom After a car accident, Xie Heng transmigrates to an insectoid world and is found at the edge of a forest by General Lester, who takes him back to his warship. It’s love at first sight. But Lester loses a battle against a swarm of insects and is sent to an auction, where Xie Heng outbids everyone and claims him, forcing a match that makes Lester his female lord. “Your Excellency, I’m crippled in both le 3.1kReads8.1Score38714d adds

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    A collection of short stories from the Zerg interstellar arc, featuring three completely different love stories. There's a forced bond of love at first sight, a wounded prince encountering a mortal, and a broken relationship mended, where a young man's persistence moves the aloof Zerg king.

39. 39 一 I Kicked My Former Disciple to the Curb, and the Villain and I Got a Happy Ending! 一脚踹掉前徒弟，我和反派HE！ Qinling琴岭Two Male Leads576k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication, progress updates at Qin Lingling] [Two male leads, 1v1, both each other's only one + younger love interest + cultivation + face-slapping the arrogant protagonist + touches of an ensemble cast + happy ending] [Fake-cold, secretly snarky master who flirts without realizing it x pure-hearted, loyal, clingy wolf-demon disciple raised from a pup] [Jiang Yinian x Qin Leyou] The moment he opened his eyes, Jiang Yinian found himself inside the worst arrogant-protagonist no 15.7kReads9.5Score2.6k14d adds

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    Qinling's book has been published as a physical book, and it's really beautiful. ❤️

40. 40 拯 After Saving My Childhood Friend, the Chosen One, He Started Treating Me Like His Wife 拯救龙傲天竹马后，他拿我当老婆 Qinling琴岭Two Male Leads587k WordsCompleted (Audio drama released, complete) [Two Male Leads] [Childhood Friends] [Transmigrate into a Book] [Cultivation] [Mutual Devotion, HE] [An Overpowered Hero in Public, a Mature and Devoted Guard Dog in Private: Top × A Stunning Beauty to Others, Actually a Funny and Carefree Bottom] You Yu transmigrated into a book, a cultivation novel about an overpowered hero, and got a three-piece starter kit: He arrived at the wrong point in the timeline, got assigned the wrong character card, and even had his 56.9kReads9.5Score9.6k14d adds
41. 41 拯 I Saved My Master’s Honor, but Lost My Own 拯救师尊的清白后，我的清白没了 Qinling琴岭Two Male Leads597k WordsCompleted [Print edition publication deal signed; progress updates at Qinlingling] [Two male leads + cultivation + older top + master and disciple + both virgins + happy ending] [Cold, gentle, white-snake master top x sunny, affectionate puppy-like disciple bottom] Chu Xianlan discovered that he could have prophetic dreams. At first, he thought they were just coincidences, until every dream turned out to involve his most respected master, Yichen. [The arrogant and domineering Fourth Prince finds himself u 28.9kReads9.5Score5.2k14d adds
42. 42 放 Reckless Seduction 放肆引诱 Wan Louyu万楼愈Two Male Leads354k WordsCompleted [Full Audiobook Available] [Mutual Devotion + Intense Push and Pull] [Bold, flirtatious beauty Shifei X aloof psychologist Yuchi Sheng] Top-tier star Shifei transmigrates into a book, becoming the cannon-fodder Omega Shibai. His story starts in the worst possible way: he drugs the male lead. The System tells him that if he wants to stay in the book, he has to complete missions. Shifei curls his lips into a smile. “The target, Gu Chenfeng, doesn’t do much for me. But that other guy, Yuchi Sheng? 14.7kReads9.5Score2.9k14d adds

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    If any of you ladies are unsure what to read, check out this one. It's a bit short, but it's incredibly addictive. I don't usually write book reviews, but this novel is fantastic; the author writes very well. Ladies who like fast-paced stories shouldn't miss it. The protagonist is a little flirtatious and very seductive 😳😳😳😳

43. 43 无 Infinite: Why Call It a Monster? That's My Wife 无限：叫什么诡异，这是我老婆 Knowing Black, Arguing White知黑辩白Two Male Leads252k WordsOngoing [Infinite Worlds, Two Male Leads, Main Lead Is the Pursuer: A Perfectionist Puppet Master Pursuer VS a Deranged Puppet Who's Madly in Love] In the year 202 of the New Era, a game called Black Fog Z became popular among young people. Luo Yu's only friend installed the app on his communicator. In this game, every “living being” has the right to make a wish come true. Winners leave with their prizes. Losers become one of the game's strange creatures, tasked with welcoming more players. The puppet m 539Reads8.2Score10114d adds

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    A perfectionist puppeteer, he has acquired countless eerie puppets loyal to him. In a perilous world shrouded in black mist, while others fight desperately to survive, he and his lover sweep through every dungeon...

44. 44 暗 What Should I Do About My Crush on My Older Brother? Confess, of Course 暗恋哥哥怎么办？直接表白 snowxyTwo Male Leads78k WordsOngoing (Emphasis!!! The two protagonists are not related by blood in any way!!!) Fourteen years ago, on a snowy day, four-year-old Mubai found a boy curled up beneath a tree in the park. The boy was covered in injuries and deathly pale, so Mubai gave him the last strawberry candy in his pocket. From that day on, he had a home and a name: Muhan. Muhan was exceptionally gifted. At fourteen, he skipped grades and got into the Interstellar Military Academy. Mubai, meanwhile, pursued medicine and enrolled i 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Aloof commander versus gentle sunshine, childhood sweethearts, guaranteed to be sweet!! The side couple is also incredibly sweet!

45. 45 璞 The Prince of Pu’s Dog 璞王爷的狗 Uncut Jade, South Creek璞玉南溪Two Male Leads512k WordsCompleted “Everyone knows that Xie Yu'an is Prince Pu's dog.” During the Tianqi era, the five-year-old Third Prince Li Nanpu was sent out of the palace under the title of Prince of Sin and given his own residence. The only person he brought with him from the palace was his personal guard, Xie Yu'an. The two depended on each other and kept one another company. To protect Prince Pu, Xie Yu'an forced himself to grow fearsome fangs, becoming the vicious hound at the prince's side. Only with the crown prince's 4Reads7.5Score—14d adds

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    Everyone says Xie Yu'an is Prince Pu's dog, but they don't know that his fangs are only for protecting his master! When the Crown Prince is in trouble and the barbarian cavalry knocks on the gate, the master and servant shatter the peace and enter the game to overthrow the imperial power!

46. 46 不 No More Than Four Seasons 不过四季 Shi Yi Onze拾一OnzeTwo Male Leads172k WordsCompleted On the night of the Hungry Ghost Festival, at Qili Ferry, an ugly black lantern drifting upstream shattered Lu Shi's centuries-old, still-as-dead-water heart. The lantern broke, and a man appeared. His eyes were blank as those of a newborn beast. The first thing he said was, "Mine." He was a lantern spirit with only a year to live. He had long since forgotten his obsession, yet he insisted on sticking by Lu Shi, the ferryman whose tongue was sharp but whose heart was softer than anyone's. But wh 28Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a great read, a slow burn, a supernatural tale, and not very long. Recommended.

47. 47 海 After the Playboy Reforms, His Exes Lose It on a Dating Show 海王从良后，前任们在恋综发疯 Honeysuckle and Rock Sugar双黄连冰糖Two Male Leads282k WordsCompleted Lu Xinghe, an all-around ACE and leader of a flop team, was reborn as Shen Zhiyi, a gorgeous playboy and scumbag. When he opened his eyes, he was not only married but also in debt. How could that be? He was only nineteen! For the sake of his bright future, he decided to close off his heart and focus on making money. After seeing his face, the unhinged movie star Lu Xingye declared, “Your husband is fine. Next second, mine.” Lu Xinghe thought it was just a joke, but then he was thrown into a dati 1.2kReads5.7Score14314d adds

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    From boy band ace to infamous playboy, his appearance on a dating reality show in a chaotic situation, facing his ex, the undercurrents of turmoil on camera were incredibly captivating.

48. 48 他 His Little Fool Doesn't Cry Anymore 他的小傻子不爱哭了 Love Rain into Dew恋雨成露Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted [BL + both pure + angst + just rated] In a corner of Shengying Noble High School, there was always a figure named Su Nian. As the illegitimate son the Su family kept hidden from the world, he had suffered a childhood accident that left him with a brain injury. He was always half a beat slower than everyone else, and his clear eyes were often filled with timid confusion. When classmates mocked and shoved him, all he could do was tear up, like a little beast nobody wanted. In the hallway, Su Nian 9.4kReads9.3Score70314d adds

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    I feel deeply unsatisfied after watching it.

49. 49 豪 The Rich Family’s Adopted Son Is Out of Prison! 豪门养子出狱后！ Tracing the Northern Goose溯北雁Two Male Leads201k WordsOngoing [BL + Ex-Chases-After-His-Lover + Hate-to-Love + Revenge and Retribution + Scheming at Every Turn | Deliberately Approaching, Alluring Bottom x Older Top Who Walks Right Into the Trap] Shi Chen knew from childhood that people couldn't be trusted. Only power and money would remain loyal forever. When he was five, his mother jumped into the sea to join her lover in death. At six, he was sent to an orphanage. At seven, the Cui family adopted him. He spent ten years repaying his debt to them, cleari 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ten years of repaying a debt of gratitude resulted in betrayal and imprisonment by his "family." Three years later, he returned, reborn with a burning hatred, approaching the powerful and influential, meticulously plotting his scheme. He knew it was a deception, yet he succumbed to her charms. Her heartbreaking confession on a rainy night was both poignant and tear-jerking. The story combines a dramatic pursuit of his lover with satisfying revenge, a bittersweet tale that becomes increasingly addictive with each passing moment!

50. 50 地 Earth Online: Reboot Plan 地球online：重启计划 Jiang Xi Xi姜习习Two Male Leads121k WordsOngoing Huh?! What do you mean a geography student rebooted Earth just to find a wife?! [Contains a small amount of geography knowledge] Two male leads | Teacher and student | Younger love interest | Equally matched | Alternate universe | Sweet My name is Jiang Moy ye. I’m 19, an ordinary player and administrator of Earth Online. The year Earth died, humanity migrated to a suddenly appearing New Earth. My teacher rescued me from the ruins. After fifteen years of nurturing me, all that was left was one a —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A uniquely imaginative story featuring two male protagonists. Earth is on the verge of destruction, and the survivors migrate to an alien planet. A young boy is rescued from the ruins by his teacher, and after fifteen years of nurturing, he takes on the arduous task of continuing human civilization.

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