Looking for Clear-Headed Adult Stories Where the Leads Are Smart and Don’t Let Romance Cloud Their Judgment 求男女主智商在线，不要恋爱脑，清醒成人文

1. 1 公 After My Ex-Boyfriend Acquired the Company 公司被前男友收购以后 Zhi Yu知渔Modern Romance514k WordsCompleted [Lazy, bootlicking heroine + arrogant Capricorn who buys your company when you dump him + workplace romance + sweet pampering = rekindled love] The thing Tong Nian regrets most is making a bet with her best friend during her freshman year to flirt with the aloof campus heartthrob Liao Yuncheng. And somehow, it worked! Her second biggest regret is that a year later, she dumped him in a daze, only to be dragged onto his blacklist. His reason: he had no shortage of ordinary friends. N years later. 17kReads9.4Score2k14d adds

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   It has to be this one; I'd be heartbroken if anyone didn't see it, okay?

2. 2 分 After the Breakup, the Tycoon Who Runs the Family Spoiled Me Rotten 分手后，豪门掌权人把我宠上天 Chestnut, Chestnut, Chestnut, Chestnut栗子栗子栗栗子Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted Sang Yu and Lu Jiayu grew up together. She is a teacher, and he is a superstar actor. One trending topic nearly cost Sang Yu her life. They couldn’t escape the seven-year itch. Watching with her own eyes as her fiancé fell in love with a popular award-winning actress while filming, Sang Yu finally gave up. She doesn’t want anything that’s been tainted. When everything is overturned and the pieces are reshuffled, she decides to strike first. She dumps Lu Jiayu, the hottest actor around. But after 3.9kReads9.2Score37314d adds

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   The male and female leads have mouths, but the male lead is obsessed with love.

3. 3 新 Newlyweds, Growing Closer 新婚渐浓 Dan Jian丹笺Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted Marriage before love / Adult romance / A slow, steady relationship / Sweet romance Cool, rational neurosurgeon vs. attentive, service-oriented head of a corporate group The marriage between Shen Mingyue and Bo Yi began with a drunken joke between their grandfathers. Out of gratitude for an old kindness, Shen Mingyue agreed to marry him to help her family out of a difficult situation. On the first day of their marriage, she was called back to the hospital for an emergency surgery and didn’t come 32.4kReads8.9Score3.4k14d adds

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   The female lead remains lucid throughout, while the male lead is somewhat love-struck, but that doesn't stop him from being a guiding lover.

4. 4 相 Better Late Than Never, Let Passion Ignite 相见恨晚纵情惹火 Leafy Boughs 1枝叶扶疏1Modern Romance398k WordsOngoing Main couple: A young, powerful Beijing heir x an elite businesswoman from Hong Kong Side couple: A Beijing-born heir x a bar owner Older woman-younger man romance + love at first sight + both leads’ first relationship + feel-good wish fulfillment + face-slapping comeback + powerful female lead The moment Chu Zheng opened the door to her room at the Jingxianju Hotel, before she could react, Jiang Yinhuai pinned her against the back of the door. The man narrowed his eyes slightly and studied her f 150Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Both are intelligent and clear-headed

5. 5 矜 Proud and Delicate Rose 矜娇玫瑰 Heaven Opens to Delusions天开妄想Modern Romance554k WordsCompleted [Both devoted to each other + power couple + sweet romance] Su Li was known as the wild rose of the Imperial Capital’s social scene. She was beautiful, gorgeous, clever, and loved to play around. With a new puppy-boy toy every month, she became the pampered rose everyone envied. At a matchmaking banquet, she tugged on his tie and curled her red lips. “I’m free tonight, President Pei. Why not try what I can do?” He gave her a wicked smile and took a step toward her, but she fled in a panic. Every 5kReads9.3Score60714d adds

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   ✨ *The Arrogant Rose*: Pei Shengyan VS Su Li: A cold and aloof CEO ✖️ A spoiled, playful, intelligent, beautiful, and well-built wild rose. ✨ *The Radiant Little Rose*: Xie Zhen VS Lu Huan: A cool and noble CEO ✖️ A soft and obedient top female star. ✨ *Wild and Hard to Flirt*: Qi Zhuo VS Li Su: A cold, affectionate, and cunning male CEO ✖️ A charming and wild female CEO.

6. 6 灼 A Blushing Little Rose 灼灼小蔷薇 Oh, Moon月亮啊Modern Romance832k WordsCompleted [Sweet, gentle female top-tier star x aloof, dignified CEO] Lu Huan first met Fu Zhen on a stormy night. The man stood over her with a large black umbrella, looking down at her bedraggled figure with an air of dignity and indifference. Driven by the instinct to survive, she clutched his pant leg and begged him to “save her.” Weak and dispirited, she was like a little rose battered by countless wounds. Fu Zhen saved her and took her home, letting her take root in his heart. Yet she always held so 285Reads8.7Score—14d adds
7. 7 又 Wild and Impossible to Resist 又野又难撩 Jiu Ke Sweet Candy九柯甜糖Modern Romance266k WordsCompleted Both are each other’s first and only + strong leads + sweet, pampering everyday romance! [Sweet and doting, with no one pining for an old flame!] [Restrained, devoted, scheming CEO vs. alluring, untamed female CEO] Li Su is just like her name: soft and charming, fair-skinned and beautiful, a stunning woman with an enchanting allure. In public, she is the only heir recognized by Yucheng’s richest man: ruthless and merciless, a master strategist who never goes easy on her enemies. In private, she 3.3kReads9.3Score35314d adds
8. 8 全 Everyone Knows President He Likes Secretary Lin 全世界都知道贺总喜欢林秘书 Qu Buzhi曲不知Modern Romance299k WordsCompleted [Devoted couple, sweet romance, love at first sight, CEO and secretary] After dismissing three secretaries in six months, He Yuan was thoroughly pleased with Lin Yue, his fourth. But this secretary kept going on blind dates, giving He Yuan the impression that she was desperate to get married. However... Lin Yue seemed to be cursed with bad luck. She kept running into either mama's boys or weirdos. And then... Secretary Lin cried. Seven blind dates in six months, and seven times in tears. He Yuan 12.7kReads9.4Score1.4k14d adds

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   The female lead isn't love-struck at all; she's very clear-headed. The story gets really sweet later on, and the male lead spoils her rotten.

9. 9 听 The Wind Whispers That I Miss You 听风说想你 Chenchen Orange橘子陈陈Modern Romance233k WordsCompleted Campus romance (mischievous girl and aloof boy) + urban romance (independent woman x devoted CEO) [reunion after years apart · rekindled love · he chases her after losing her · angsty romance · faithful to each other] Chu Yiyi pursued Gu Tiancheng for three years, persistently and without hiding it. But after he impatiently hung up on her during a phone call, she vanished without a trace. When they meet again, five years have passed. The ordinary girl has become an internationally renowned fashi 464Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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   Both are highly capable, possessing both intelligence and skill.

10. 10 心 Cherished Darling 心肝宠 Jiu Ling九棂Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted (Top-tier wealthy family, a modern Jiangnan beauty as the heroine, an obsessive male lead, the heroine pursues him at first, then he spoils her relentlessly, devoted to each other, happy ending) For the sake of the child in her belly, Lu Zhiling was forced to marry an obsessive tycoon. Everyone thought she wouldn’t live long enough to give birth. To stay alive, she began winning him over. Before she knew it, she had become the apple of his eye. Later, she prepared to run away. His car was perche 79.5kReads9.5Score8.2k14d adds

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    I really love how the male and female leads are both so intelligent!

11. 11 拒 Refusing to Marry Into a Rich Family: CEO Daddy, Let Me Go 拒当豪门媳：总裁爹地请放手 Shuang Xiaoshi双小十Modern Romance322k WordsCompleted [Slow-burn romance] + [Love grows over time] + [Workplace romance] No characters lose their intelligence, and no one lets love cloud their judgment. They stay rational and clear-headed, but they must learn to endure loneliness. The heroine is a senior executive at a company. Helping the chairman's heir is one of her key performance targets. If he works hard and strives to improve, her career takes off. If he spends his time chasing cats and dogs, she ends up destitute. But just when she has made 96Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is let down by its title; it focuses more on workplace romance! It's a great read, the female lead is very intelligent, not love-struck, and remarkably, she doesn't lose her mind!

12. 12 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds

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    This is the pinnacle of contemporary romance novels this year. After reading it, I couldn't get into anything else. The author has a profound cultural background, far surpassing that of novice authors. The writing is divine, incredibly delicate. The male lead is madly in love, but not mindlessly so. The female lead is also very compelling; after reading, you'll not only fall in love with the male lead but also with the female lead. The plot takes off after chapter ten; trust me, you'll come back to thank me after you finish reading.

13. 13 国 The Duke Became the Regent’s Little Darling 国公大人成了摄政王的小娇包 Cat Bean Rice猫豆米Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The spoiled young heir gained the memories of a young general and discovered an obsession in his hands: whenever he saw Young Lord Jing, he wanted to touch him! But Young Lord Jing was aloof and untouchable. If you have no feelings for me, then I’ll let you go! Sheng Changge turned around and headed for the battlefield. Love had gone badly, so she would make a name for herself on the battlefield. Who says a woman can’t live without a man? Later, Young Lord Jing became regent. Sheng Changge retur 1.1kReads9.2Score19114d adds

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    In ancient romance novels, neither the male nor female protagonist is love-struck; they love each other but remain clear-headed.

14. 14 负 An Angel Bearing the Burden 负重前行的天使 The Fragrance of Books Travels Far书香致远Mystery267k WordsCompleted Book tags: Brain-teasers, deduction, mystery, supernatural, crime-solving, fresh, plot, mansion, unsolved cases, bizarre, mountain village, criminal investigation, police, strange events, disappearances, conspiracies, horror, urban legends, suspense, intelligence, online, passionate, serious, urban, novel, drug trafficking, undercover Book description: 99 grisly crime scenes that push the limits of the mind. 108 classified police files from the Public Security Department, never before mad —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is truly a treasure of a novel. The opening barrage of comments is incredibly engaging, seamlessly blending in the imaginative and passionate ideas of modern netizens—a testament to the author's brilliant imagination. The writing style is humorous and witty, flowing smoothly. The first major turning point is also well-executed, quickly establishing the characters of both the protagonist and supporting roles. The supporting characters are all vividly portrayed; the unconventional mutual redemption between the female lead, Lin Chunya, and Zhao Tian is sweet and enjoyable to watch. The seemingly weak but actually very intelligent detective, Zhao Tiannan, and the kind-hearted Lin Chunya are a perfect match! The barrage of comments is hilarious, and there are also clever characters like Wang Hao and Captain Li, among others. The author's pacing of the transmigration plot is excellent, perfectly filling the gaps in that section of the story. ... Keep up the good work, author!

15. 15 亲 A Mom Raising Her Kid, Teary-Eyed 亲妈带娃眼泪汪汪 Just One Pack of Spicy Strips一包辣条就好Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted ☞ Updates on weekdays. Thanks for liking and supporting the story. If it’s not your thing, feel free to move on. P.S. I should warn readers who haven’t started yet. ① The heroine accidentally kisses the second male lead. A lot of readers can’t accept this. If you haven’t read it yet and that bothers you, I don’t recommend reading. Written for fun, read for fun The System is mostly just for show and only appears now and then. Yusu stood before them, a full five-foot-seven, her face stern. The thr 48kReads8.9Score5.5k14d adds

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    I highly recommend this, it's really good.

16. 16 梦 A Meeting Across Dream-Time 梦境时空相遇 Mu Yunqi木云祁Modern Romance770k WordsCompleted [Two timelines and two perspectives + romance through dreams + mutual devotion + height difference + all sweetness, no angst + tragic past life + careers] Devoted 1v1 romance Every night after falling asleep, Zhou Lingxi meets the same man in her dreams. Then one day, as she sits reading on a chair in the bamboo garden, Shen Yizhou stands before her. “Xixi, I’ve found you.” Zhou Lingxi owns a small studio in Jinghang. One day, she starts frequently dreaming of a strange man. Shen Yizhou is a ris 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    While others burn through money on romance, they burn through sleep time! 🍉 A story of two strong, dual-timeline, dual-perspective characters, all sweet but with a bittersweet past life. A soft, gentle girl meets a clingy, domineering CEO; there's a size difference, and their on-screen chemistry is undeniable. Every night, the female lead travels to a parallel universe in her sleep, sharing dreams with the abstinent, domineering CEO! He doesn't exist in reality, but in her dreams, he's holding her waist and calling out…

17. 17 退 I Called Off the Wedding and Chose Myself, but the Finance Mogul Took Me Home 退婚独美，却被金融大佬叼回了家 Lin Jinxin林槿昕Modern Romance645k WordsCompleted [Workplace fiction + two equally strong leads + sapiosexual romance + both leads are sexually inexperienced + happy ending] This is neither a fast-paced wish-fulfillment story nor a pure romance. The heroine's career and workplace life take center stage, so please don't read if that's not your thing. More than one man falls for her, but this is not a one-woman-many-men story. Lin Shu Qiao is a dynamic, capable venture capital director at Mingsheng Capital, equally skilled with words and action. 360Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    Not driven by romantic idealism; [Strong personalities + intellectually minded]

18. 18 新 Blissful Newlyweds 新婚宴尔 Half the Sky半个苍穹Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted [The heroine falls in love after marriage; the hero’s secret crush comes true] [1v1, both are virgins + modern urban romance + reunion after years apart + mutual devotion + healing] [Elegant, resilient elementary school teacher vs. refined, calculating surgeon] When they first met again, Jiang Jiayan and He Yanzhou were simply former classmates reunited after years apart. The next time they met, they unexpectedly became each other’s blind date. At the time, Jiang Jiayan was at a low point in he 2.2kReads8.9Score19514d adds

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    I'm not a romantic.

19. 19 重 Reborn: The Moonlight Falls in Love with Me 重生之白月光爱上我 Half the Sky半个苍穹Modern Romance289k WordsCompleted [One-on-one, both leads' first relationships, reborn + school life + sweet romance + daily life] [Bright and sunny heroine with a thoughtful heart VS aloof and distant hero who's devoted and faithful] Before she was reborn, she was overweight and insecure. Until the day she died, she drifted through life without any purpose. He, meanwhile, was like the bright moon in the sky, someone far beyond her reach. She was always unconsciously searching for his figure out of the corner of her eye. That's 2.4kReads9.3Score25714d adds
20. 20 一 A Night of Passion: The CEO Wants to Buy My Family's Company 一晌倾欢：总裁要收购我家公司 The Wild Geese Are Coming闻雁来Modern Romance384k WordsCompleted [Sleep together first, fall in love later; workplace romance. 1v1, both leads are virgins] [Elegant luxury-group executive with a refined air vs. bright, spirited rising fashion designer] As the daughter of a wealthy family who had spent years studying abroad, Yan Jiasui thought she had broad horizons and could handle anything. But on her very first day back in China, a twist of fate led her to lock eyes with a handsome man at a bar, and they spent one passionate night together. She thought it w 56Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    This one! 😆A rare workplace romance set within a luxury goods conglomerate's fashion brand. Everyone's incredibly intelligent, the chemistry between the male and female leads is explosive, and the author's writing, plot, characters, and atmosphere are all top-notch. 🥰 The male lead is a wealthy young man from a Hong Kong old-money family and the CBO of a mid-range luxury brand—cool and handsome. The female lead is a Shanghai heiress and a bright and passionate up-and-coming fashion designer who has returned from studying abroad. They meet after a one-night stand 🤤, and later the male lead recruits her to his side, beginning a fiery workplace romance. Both leads are incredibly charismatic, dedicated to their careers, and the plot is well-balanced, with plenty of steamy scenes 🛏—definitely not a mindless, formulaic story! Highly recommended!

21. 21 芬 Fragrance Filling the Hall (Two-Volume Set) 芬芳满堂（全二册） Jiang Xueluo江雪落Modern Romance346k WordsCompleted When two fierce opponents meet, the braver one wins. She saves her tenderness for the one she loves! On a camping trip, all she wanted was to roast some wild lily bulbs for dessert. She never dreamed Mr. Tang was allergic to lilies. One emergency hospitalization later, he was clinging to her and refusing to let go? When she opened a dessert shop, he sent people to buy up everything. When she went hiking, he followed her there to poach her for his company. He followed her everywhere, and not only 63Reads9.4Score—14d adds

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    A heartwarming urban romance novel; the female lead isn't obsessed with romance; the story isn't cloying; it's very enjoyable, and the writing is excellent.

22. 22 合 The Contract Girlfriend Only Cares About Money, Leaving Mr. Shen Sleepless Day and Night 合约女友她只谈钱，沈总日夜难眠 Weiwei Mu微微木Modern Romance578k WordsCompleted Xu Ximiao is beautiful, strong, and tragic, with a rebellious streak. She has the background of a powerful family, yet has struggled from the bottom up, fighting with everything she has to survive and pursue her dreams. Shen Yanzhou is a ruthless business tycoon, extremely rational and controlling, and decisive in the cutthroat world of commerce. Xu Ximiao sets off a market frenzy with her “48-Hour Defection Plan,” turning Shen Yanzhou from the client in charge into her project partner. Only 3.4kReads8.7Score32314d adds

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    Absolutely clear-headed, even when moved by emotions! Intellectual love!

23. 23 惊 Shocking! The First Love of a Lifelong Single Is a Movie Emperor 惊！母胎solo的初恋是影帝 Ginkgo Leaves銀杏樹葉Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [An awkward, socially anxious wallflower who's never dated anyone vs. a devoted, top-tier star and legendary actor] [The romance variety show storyline begins in Chapter 372] [One-on-one romance between intellectual equals] [Both leads are strong and devoted] [Acting career takes center stage] [Stories within stories] [Sweet and angsty] [Rekindled romance] [No rebirth, System, or pocket dimension] Lin Feng, an acting coach determined to stay on the path of renouncing love, lost her first kiss on 36Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is insightful and rational, refreshing and healing, intelligent throughout, with sound logic, close to reality, a serious romance, and an unconventional yet super good read 💕🥰❤️😘😳

24. 24 明 Tomorrow, I'll Still Love You! 明天，我依然爱你！ Silly Chrysanthemum笨笨菊Modern Romance380k WordsCompleted Shui Qingru is a bright, clever country girl with an ordinary face. Qin Ruxu is a handsome, wealthy young man. They meet again after four years apart, but by then Shui Qingru has two children, and Qin Ruxu is married. Qin Ruxu cries, “Xiaoru, everyone’s picking on me. Can’t you feel a little sorry for me?” Shui Qingru replies helplessly, “Back then, your mother and your fiancée drove me out, and I didn’t cry. Have a little backbone!” 1.8kReads—Score10414d adds

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    Self-recommendation! The female lead is wise, clear-headed, and insightful; the male lead is intelligent and capable. A long-awaited reunion!

25. 25 不 Oh No! The Crown Prince’s Image Is Ruined! 不好！太子殿下人设不保！ Hotpot Needs to Be Extra Spicy火锅要爆辣Ancient Romance319k WordsCompleted (Transmigrated before birth + devoted to each other + healing + devoted 1v1 + the leads putting scoundrels in their place) Murong Yan was the cold-hearted, emotionless Crown Prince of Great Xia in the eyes of the world. Yet this ice-cold prince transformed into the capital’s famously devoted husband after meeting Gu Zhenzhen. Before getting together with Gu Zhenzhen, Murong Yan said, “Miss Gu, men and women should keep their distance. This is unbecoming.” After getting together with Gu Zhenzhen, 70Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    This one! Both the male and female leads are incredibly intelligent and emotionally intelligent; investing in it is definitely worthwhile!!

26. 26 N NPC's Guide to Winning Over Players NPC攻略玩家指南 The Moon No One Knows无人知晓的月亮Mystery339k WordsCompleted Nontraditional infinite-flow + subverted tropes + ensemble cast + female awakening. A tool-character underdog story with no golden finger, and a cast full of smart characters. Plot-driven, with a deeply angsty romance that calls for careful deduction. Adult love, with no innocent saints. [Transmigration and Reunion] On a rainy night in 2018, guided by an online stranger, Tao Yanran turns on the CD player given to her by her late friend and reunites with Cang Yuzhou in 2012, a year when they had 32Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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    The important female characters are all very clear-headed and not driven by romance; each character has flaws that don't detract from their overall appeal. Everyone is intelligent and doesn't falter.

27. 27 婚 Spoiled After Marriage 婚后侍宠 Tu Su兔苏Modern Romance541k WordsCompleted Miss Sunflower and Her Qipao Gentleman The heroine has an avoidant attachment style + the older hero guides her / both are pure in body and mind, with overwhelming possessiveness Beautiful, bold, resilient, and seemingly well-behaved university professor x proud, sharp-tongued, scheming, aloof beauty [Flash Marriage and Exclusive Devotion + Clear-Headed Strong Female Lead + Marriage Before Love + Two Strong Leads + Age Gap + Slow-Burn Romance + Adorabl 3.1kReads8.5Score15514d adds

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    A clear-headed, strong female lead; two powerful characters.

28. 28 蝼 The Ant’s Desperate Last Stand 蝼蚁的绝境反杀 I Didn't Know Yesterday昨天不知道Modern Romance121k WordsCompleted “I’ve always been so cautious. The boldest thing I ever did was chase after you. And now you actually dare to act like this? Tell me, just how awful are you people?” She prodded her ex-husband’s blood-smeared face with the tip of her knife, puffing out her cheeks and pouting as she complained. Ex-husband: “You two were put in the wrong places. Su Qing is far more qualified to be Mrs. Fu, while you should stay obediently in your cage!” The White Moonlight: “Sharing a man with trash like you would 78Reads8.5Score414d adds

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    If you're looking for something to read, this book is simply stunning. It's a must-read for anyone experiencing heartbreak. The characters are perfectly crafted, a perfect blend of ice and fire, a clash of souls, and the emotions are handled flawlessly. The plot is incredibly exciting. He arrives riding on auspicious clouds. I guessed the beginning, but not the ending. The journey itself is absolutely brilliant and perfect!

29. 29 挠 Scratch 挠人 I Have a Dog, Do You Have Wine?我有狗你有酒吗Modern Romance466k WordsCompleted Both Chaste, Happy Ending From the moment Li Yue transferred to Yongchuan, she became every girl in the school's public enemy, and someone's sweetheart! The testing, push and pull, and entanglements between adults. The male lead loves only the female lead, from beginning to end. From campus to the entertainment industry. A little angst for the male lead. Read at your own discretion if that bothers you. A spirited, ridiculously handsome guy & a cool, sensitive beauty 1.5kReads8.7Score12414d adds

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    A cool and aloof female celebrity & a charismatic and handsome guy! From campus to the entertainment industry!

30. 30 日 Love Grows with Time: The Crown Prince Coaxes Her in a Whisper 日久生情，太子爷低声诱哄 Zhu Yaoyouyou竹夭酉酉Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet modern romance, no angst, one-on-one, wealthy CEO, powerful male and female leads] Ye Qian and Tang Mofan met while competing for a hotel’s event-planning contract. As they sized each other up, Tang Mofan gradually came to admire Ye Qian’s abilities and work ethic. Before they got together, Tang Mofan: “Want to come work at headquarters?” Ye Qian: “No.” Who would want to work with a ruthless, cold-hearted man? After they got together, The aloof heir to the family fortune turns out to be a 198Reads8.0Score10514d adds

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    The male lead is powerful, influential, and handsome; the story is sweet and flirtatious with no angst; it's a 1v1 romance; both leads are strong; it's an urban romance; the male lead is domineering yet charming; both leads are intelligent; after they get together, they kiss and do things on a whim.

31. 31 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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    Not love-struck, not stupid, not naive, very logical.

32. 32 心 Untamed Heart 心野 Mu Liuliu沐六六Modern Romance676k WordsCompleted [Mutual firsts, one-on-one romance + medicine + two top students + sweet romance + happy ending] Mu Zi is the third generation of a medical family. Her maternal grandfather is a leading neurosurgeon, and both her parents have made names for themselves in medicine. She is a medical student at Z University. Ye Jiashu comes from a complicated family background. Quiet, brilliant, talented, and strikingly handsome, he is the aloof campus idol of Z University's School of Engineering. A few important 4.8kReads9.3Score59214d adds

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    All of this author's works are worth reading! 🥰🥰 The first book features two academic geniuses; the female lead comes from a family of doctors and will become one herself, while the male lead is a research genius with a complicated but wealthy family background. The story unfolds in the early stages of their school life and later in their professional lives, with their lives and love growing together—it was so touching! ❤️❤️ The second book features a female lead from a disadvantaged background who works hard to change her life and falls in love with the male lead, who is also an academic genius. They break up due to the male lead's family issues, but he returns years later to reconcile with her, having also resolved their problems. In short, they face challenges and grow together—it's wonderful! 💕💕 The third book features two remarried individuals. The female lead is a journalist who suffers heartbreak and a car accident, rendering her unable to write again. The male lead, a doctor, is moved by her vitality and gently heals her, allowing her to resume her reporting. It's very sweet and heartwarming! 😘😘

33. 33 遇 Meeting You Made the Rest of My Life Sweet and Warm 遇见你，余生甜又暖 Mu Liuliu沐六六Modern Romance584k WordsCompleted [Featured on the Chinese Online Literature Influence List; published in print; short drama now streaming] [Both are each other's first and only love + two top students + sweet romance + plot-driven + happy ending] In Song Xiaonuan's eyes, Yan Chuxing is a flawless piece of jade, perfect in every way. But she was the one who ended their relationship. Proud yet restrained, he bottled up all his feelings when he realized nothing could change the outcome. His voice was cool and distant as he said, “ 7.6kReads9.2Score82814d adds
34. 34 星 Interstellar Mecha: The Frail Commander Takes on Seven Alone 星际机甲：病弱指挥官单挑一穿七 Taking Gold from the Luan Terrace鸾台取金Modern Romance615k WordsCompleted (Please read the first page of the main text for content warnings.) [Apocalypse, Interstellar, Strong Female Lead, Face-Slapping, Everyone Loves Her] Apocalypse enforcer Xu Lingqu transmigrates and becomes an unpopular, sickly adopted daughter of a general. Despite a constitution that leaves her fainting every three steps and coughing up blood every five, she's sent to the command program at the Imperial Military Academy. Command is great, command is wonderful. Commanders can sit safely behind 53.9kReads9.5Score7.7k14d adds

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    The male lead has a low profile.

35. 35 疯 After Being Reborn, the Mad Beauty Crushes the Powerful and Claims the Throne 疯批美人重生后，脚踩资本成王 Rainbow Bunny Paper彩兔纸Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [A subtle entertainment-industry backdrop + spy games and mind games] [Reborn | Unhinged beauty | Strong heroine | Love triangle | Revenge | Extreme push and pull | Polite scoundrel | Top-tier star actor | Love triangle | Possessive] In her previous life, the polished scoundrel of an actor treated her like a doll, personally raising her to the heights of fame before brutally casting her down. He used her, drained her dry, and finally sent her to her death with his own hands. Reborn, she return 12Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Don't talk to me about rules. My rebirth is to break all rules. They are gods? Then I'll slay the gods. They are kings? Then I'll slaughter the kings. This is the story of a lowly "puppet" who overturns the entire capitalist table. His love is a cage, his tenderness is chains. And she, wearing shackles, danced the most passionate tango for him, and then, with the last movement of that dance, slit his throat.

36. 36 尤 The Temptress 尤物 Er Xi二喜Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Enchantress will be released on March 25 at 8 p.m. (A devoted one-on-one romance, with both leads each other’s first and only.) Zhou Yi is notorious in their circle for being a shameless playboy. Everyone thinks he cares about pleasure, not feelings. That is, until a video leaks one day. In it, Zhou Yi looks like a devout believer, clasping a woman’s slender wrist in his hand. His eyes are filled with fervor and tenderness as he murmurs in a low, hoarse voice, “Jiang Yin 4kReads9.5Score87214d adds

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    Both the male and female leads are incredibly intelligent and emotionally intelligent! There are almost no misunderstandings! They know what the other is going to do without even saying a word!

37. 37 无 The Colorless Gate Opens 无色门开 Proud but Hollow空有傲骨Ancient Romance284k WordsOngoing Major revisions in progress. Please don't click. “You must remember their eyes. You must never become weak.” When she opened her eyes, she had become the Northern Frontier's God of Slaughter, whose sword had subdued all the realms. Before she could enjoy the thrill of wielding power over the court, she was plunged into a deadly trap: A hundred years of cultivation gone in a single day, with conclusive evidence of treason laid before the emperor. The entire court waited to see her beheaded, whil —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This character is intelligent and skilled in both martial arts; he's not a mindless cheat code. His cheat codes have even been broken, and he secretly likes someone but doesn't say it, missing out on many years because of his career. However, you'll only realize this after reading the first volume backwards. Reading the main text in order makes the romance less obvious because the development is slower.

38. 38 季 Lord Ji Has Brought the Little Swan Home 季爷把小天鹅拐回家啦 Jiang Jianhuan江见欢Modern Romance451k WordsCompleted [Romantic pairings galore, told through variety-show vignettes] Everyone in the capital knew that the Ruan family's cousin, Ruan Wangshu, was coolly beautiful, extraordinarily talented, and had become a principal ballerina at just seventeen. She was also childhood friends with the young master of the Ji family. A transmigrator who worked hard for a living boldly declared, “She's probably just been made to seem better and better by all those memories. Let's see what she can actually do!” Before l 24Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is clear-headed, while the male lead is love-struck. 💕A devoted ballet principal versus a childhood sweetheart CEO; slow-paced, but the interactions between the leads are incredibly sweet. The story combines the main plot with variety show-style short dramas, each a standalone story set against a larger backdrop.

39. 39 侧 The Side Consort Arrives, Joining the Crown Prince in Rebellion, War, and the Rise to Emperor and Empress 侧妃驾到，携太子造反出征成帝后 Za Qi杂柒Ancient Romance458k WordsCompleted My first book wasn’t very well written. [Harem intrigue + political scheming + two powerful leads + revenge] He is Xiao Junze, a warm and gentle yet calculating Crown Prince with a devoted heart. She is Lin Qingyue, a cool-headed, clever side consort who has no desire to enter the palace. He says, “Qingyue, I’m afraid you’ll destroy the obsession I’ve held onto for ten years.” She says, “Junze, I’m willing to build a golden age with you.” As dangers close in at court, their feelings for each oth 11Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    Strong male and strong female leads; the male lead is gentle yet cunning, while the female lead is aloof and intelligent. They're in love but their IQs are always on point, and together they outwit the court! The initial rating was a bit low, but it's a good watch!

40. 40 虐 Tortured into a Locked Love 虐锁清欢 Already Exists 11已存在的11Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Leng Qinghuan was forced to marry the notorious Prince Yan. But she wasn't some naive, helpless girl. Crying and accepting her fate just wasn't in Leng Qinghuan's nature. She seized every opportunity, with the courage to burn her bridges, fought scheming women, fought the empress, opened shops, learned to solve cases, and more... Through her words and deeds, she proved herself. The woman Prince Yan had once sneered at ultimately became someone far beyond his reach! 274Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Suspense: An imperial decree shatters Qinghuan's childhood romance with the Crown Prince, forcing her to marry the ruthless Prince He, Ning Zechen. An overheard conversation under the pear blossom tree, maliciously spread rumors, and resentment towards the arranged marriage all become Qinghuan's sins! The humiliation of her wedding night, the touch of blood—all only serve to spur her to live! For the sake of the Leng family, she must survive! A series of bizarre murders draw her into the case, and the deaths of bystanders fill Qinghuan with guilt... Through this shared experience, Ning Zechen rediscovers...

41. 41 我 I Pretend to Have Amnesia, and the Sweet, Flirty Star Emperor Falls for It 我失忆我装的，乖欲撩宝甜诱影帝 Big White Rabbit Milk Candy大白兔奶棠Modern Romance381k WordsCompleted [A new dating reality show story is underway~] [A beauty who pretends to have amnesia, sweet-talks, and flirts vs. a doting, flirtatious top-tier star and award-winning actor who’s also an heir to a powerful family + eight big brothers who dote on her + marriage arranged by powerful families, marriage first and love later + a clear-headed actress] On the day of her divorce, Tang Zhijiu accidentally lost her memory. When she woke up, the internet’s famously wooden beauty had turned into a sweet, 459Reads9.1Score10014d adds

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    Please give me your guidance.

42. 42 多 Multidimensional Space: A Fight to Escape Death 多维空间，生死逃亡 Aurora Person极光人Sci-Fi & Apocalypse240k WordsCompleted Do higher-dimensional spaces really exist? Do they coexist? Does the soul truly exist? Why did we meet? Is there a passageway in the three-dimensional space we live in that connects to other dimensions? And where is it? Higher-dimensional spaces and the soul have long been considered unprovable propositions, simply because no one has been able to confirm that they exist. Liu Hui, a freelancer, accidentally entered a higher-dimensional space and met another Earthling there, Jin Ming. Together, th —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Freelancer Liu Hui accidentally enters a multidimensional space, where she unexpectedly encounters another Earthling, Jin Ming, who turns out to be her ex-boyfriend whom she hates so much? And they're both in soul form? Before she can even react, a great escape begins.

43. 43 救 Help! Why Is the CEO Hell-Bent on Claiming Me? 救命！霸总为何誓死强取我 Donglin Qin Yin东林琴音Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Jealous genius CEO × everyone’s favorite lucky heroine + one-on-one, both chaste / love after marriage / contract / sweet romance] Also known as “I Suddenly Got Rich and the CEO Won’t Stop Clinging to Me and Spoiling Me” In the age of artificial intelligence, AI legislation is still incomplete, yet people are mysteriously disappearing. Qin Ningxiang makes a lot of money with AI, then suddenly disappears from her original space. When she wakes up, she has eaten the System from the start and fall 19Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's really good! The female lead is a college student who mysteriously travels through time at the beginning, forcibly binding herself to the male lead. It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, a story of mutual healing and redemption, and a sweet slice-of-life romance. The writing is quite good. The female lead is a foodie, cute, and a clear-headed couch potato! The male lead has a dual personality: a proud, jealous, and doting husband.

44. 44 反 The Villainess Kills with Her Beauty 反派她以美貌杀人 Shattered Starlight夜空碎光Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted (The heroine is a true villain. If you prefer morally upright characters, read with caution.) She was the villain of a book, but she never knew it. But what did that matter? Her beloved was dead. How could those responsible for his death be allowed to live? She toyed with the world in the palm of her hand, laying schemes within schemes and concealing deadly intent at every turn. Her gentle nature and ethereal beauty were both weapons, and no one could stand in the way of her revenge. The person 4kReads9.4Score48014d adds

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    All four books are now complete. The first two are about palace intrigue, and the third is about fantasy. The first two require a bit of brainpower, otherwise it's easy to get confused. The third one is also very good, and it's quite refreshing.

45. 45 女 The Vicious Villainess in a Matriarchal World Raises Her Fish Online 女尊恶獠在线养鱼 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Matriarchal society + sweet romance + one-on-one + devoted to each other] [Calculating and ruthless princess × obedient, loyal guard] The capital's good-for-nothing Second Princess is beaten in the street by another woman for pursuing a man, then crashes into a stone lion. After recovering from her serious injuries, the Second Princess seems like a completely different person: kind to others, uninterested in competing, and always helping her sisters. It isn't until the day this powerful princes 15.2kReads9.5Score1.7k14d adds
46. 46 替 The Substitute Bride: The Mad Demon Emperor Is Provoked 替嫁狂妃：误惹病娇魔帝 Cinderella Wants to Become an Immortal灰姑娘要成仙Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [The short drama adaptation, Farewell to the Immortal Bone, is now streaming] She was poisoned by villains, left mentally impaired, and had her dantian shattered and her contract beast stolen. Then she was forced to take another woman's place in marriage to an old demon. When her memories return, she transforms into a little grandmaster who can conquer the heavens and earth in a flash. The Spirit Palaces of the Heavenly Realm revere her, the rulers of the Underworld fear her as a demon, and the 5.5kReads9.4Score76314d adds
47. 47 黑 The Black Heiress 黑千金 Song Xiangbai宋象白Modern Romance682k WordsCompleted Zhou Zhizhi was born a wealthy heiress, but she was abandoned in a remote county and taken in by a man who had just been released from prison after serving time for a serious crime. At just five years old, she was already able to save her father. Later, she also brought home an old scholar and former examination candidate, and the three of them began building a life together. The hardened criminal turned into a coal magnate, while the abandoned girl became a true heiress of the underworld. How w 33.2kReads9.3Score4.5k14d adds
48. 48 枯 The Dying Lamp Rekindled: The Prison Rose Returns 枯灯复燃，狱中玫瑰归来 Jin Yan菳言Modern Romance616k WordsCompleted Five years ago, she was the eldest daughter of the Qian family, admired by everyone. But she was framed over her family's reputation and charged with murder, falling from the clouds into the mire and ending up behind bars. Behind those high walls, she met Zhao Yi, a woman imprisoned for financial crimes who nevertheless wielded absolute power inside. In their sunless days, they became each other's light, enduring more than two thousand nights together. Five years later, Qian Xin walks out of p 31Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    Career always comes first, love second.

49. 49 我 My Years as the CEO's Daughter 我当总裁千金的这些年 Jin Yan菳言Modern Romance299k WordsCompleted CEO romance + face-slapping + satisfying revenge + youth + love + the worlds of politics, business, and the military + fierce battles A poor girl rises to become a wealthy beauty, taking on the worlds of politics and business in turn! The plot is thrilling: her secret crush confesses his feelings! A domineering CEO pursues her relentlessly! The political world treats her like a treasure! The business world holds her in awe! The heroine is clever, intelligent, emotionally savvy, and financiall 58Reads8.8Score—14d adds
50. 50 吾 My Emperor Is So Adorable 吾皇多娇媚 A Smile Brighter Than a Thousand Suns笑靥千阳Ancient Romance134k WordsOngoing Two powerful leads locked in an ultimate push and pull + laugh-out-loud, sizzling chemistry + political scheming + melodrama + dark scheming + court intrigue + humor + ensemble cast The emperor transmigrates into the body of the wife of a duke’s heir. To uncover the truth, she gets close to her own husband. 495Reads7.2Score—14d adds

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    Hehe 😏😏

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