The Second Male Lead Takes the Spotlight, Modern Setting, Not Reborn 男二上位（现代文不重生）

1. 101 沉 Lost in Tenderness 沉溺温柔 Yunyan韵妍Modern Romance99k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + second male lead takes the lead + no rekindling after a breakup + the scumbag gets his comeuppance + both leads are inexperienced] [Cool beauty Shen Jin, eldest daughter of the Shen family, × gentle and cunning Master Jing] Shen Jin gave him six years of her youth, but never won his heart. She left without hesitation. She turned around and fell in love, never realizing that she was gradually stepping into one man’s trap. Who can tell me why the gentle big brother next door tu 118Reads8.7Score—Shelves
2. 102 独 Only Ever Loving You 独恋你 Mountain Scenery山景Modern Romance295k WordsCompleted [Rising powerhouse actress × silver-tongued, smooth-talking film emperor] [Happy ending + devoted couple + second male lead wins the girl] [Six-year age gap] Shu Ye was admitted to film school with the top score in acting. Photos from the school’s platform spread across the internet, drawing widespread attention. Beauty and talent became her trademark. From the moment she started school, countless companies offered her scripts, an opportunity anyone would envy. To everyone’s astonishment, she tu 2.1kReads9.1Score236Shelves
3. 103 逼 After He Forced Me to Have an Abortion, My Wealthy Ex-Husband Regretted It Too Late 逼我打胎后，豪门前夫悔红了眼 Laughing at Your Single-Minded Love笑你情有独钟Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Heart-wrenching romance + second male lead takes the crown + sharp-tongued heroine + groveling pursuit] A pregnancy test tore apart every bit of Ruan Zheng's love for Fu Yanshen. When she was forced onto the operating table, tears streamed down her face. “Fu Yanshen, if I end this pregnancy, I'll never be able to become a mother again.” Even so, the man didn't soften. Later, she was finally tired, worn out. With the help of his beloved, she vanished without a trace, but the bastard lost control 832Reads7.7Score101Shelves

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   🍁①A pregnancy test result shattered all her love for him. Forced to go to the operating table, tears streamed down her face. "If I abort this child, I'll never be a mother again." But even so, the man didn't soften his heart… 👒👒Later, she finally grew tired and weary, and through his love, she completely disappeared. But he lost control…

4. 104 不 I'm Done Chasing Him! Turns Out I'm the Rebellious Big Shot's Dream Girl! 不追了！我竟是桀骜大佬白月光！ Meeting Spring听春逢Modern Romance134k WordsOngoing [Secret love comes true + marriage before love + male lead takes the upper hand + second male lead suffers as he chases his ex + devoted and sweet romance] [Airheaded beauty ▶ Ming Ni vs. devoted rogue ▶ Xie Hejing] Ming Ni and Zhou Huaisi grew up together. In everyone else's eyes, they were a perfect match. After seven years in love, they ultimately went their separate ways. Zhou Huaisi was born wild, a restless playboy. Ming Ni couldn't keep him in line, so she let him return to the sea of peo 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Those who lose me will never be the same; a clear-headed female lead kicks out the scumbag boyfriend; a deeply affectionate male lead harbors a ten-year unrequited love; both are virgins.

5. 105 你 You Play Around, I Play Around. Puppy-Boy Lovers Are the Best 你玩我也玩，奶狗弟弟就是香 Yao Milkshake垚奶昔Modern Romance351k WordsCompleted [Husband-and-son regret arc + seemingly sweet but secretly ruthless second male lead takes the crown + possessive older woman/younger man romance] In the ninth year of Rui Yufei and Pei Xingsi’s marriage, he tore away the last pretense between them and finally stopped pretending. He suggested they each see other people. “Go find yourself a lover too. Let someone out there teach you how to please your own husband!” Pei Yuran was still groggy from sleep, but when he saw her about to leave, he imme 181Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 106 惊 Shocking! The Broken Beauty Marries the Gentle Second Male Lead 惊！破碎美人嫁给温柔男二 Mortal Heart at the Pen's Tip落笔凡心Modern Romance129k WordsOngoing [Angst + the second male lead takes the heroine's place + wealthy family + no rekindling after a breakup + chasing his wife through hell + redemption] The man Jiang Jinmo married in a whirlwind wedding was the one she'd secretly loved for three years. She thought that if she loved him with all her heart, they could grow old together. But their marriage had been a scheme from the very beginning. He didn't love her. He hated the Jiang family, and there was another woman in his heart. After learnin 13Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 107 私 Secretly Keeping the Moonlight: The Ultimate Favorite, Reserved for Mrs. Pei 私藏月光：顶级偏宠只给裴太太 Moss Blossoms as Small as Rice苔花如米小Modern Romance212k WordsCompleted [Modern Romance, Both Leads’ First Love + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + Secret Crush Comes True + Sweet, Flirty Romance] [Resilient, Gentle Rising Star Designer × Devoted, Slyly Charming Wife-Pampering Fanatic] Shen Qingyao was Fu Yanshen’s childhood sweetheart, as well as an unremarkable accessory who was always at his beck and call. When he announced his engagement, he watched Shen Qingyao leave the private room and said with certainty, “Leave her alone. Once she’s done throwing a tantru 283Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   This is also a good read. The female lead was sent away by her father to the male lead and followed him for over ten years. As a result, the male lead was convinced that she would never leave him and even got engaged and kissed someone else. The female lead was drugged and met the second male lead, a movie star. She later married him and was extremely doted on after marriage. After all, he had secretly loved her for ten years and really loved her. The male lead's career is also getting better and better. It's not finished yet, but it's very good. Just go for it!

8. 108 觉 After Awakening, I Spoiled the Childhood-Friend Second Male Lead Rotten! 觉醒后，将竹马男二宠上天！ Qian Lin牵临Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted [Second Male Lead Wins + Quickly Rekindled Romance + Childhood Sweethearts + Mutual Devotion + Two Wealthy Families + White Moonlight + Both Leads' First and Only Love!] [Brilliant, Flirtatious Designer × Gentle, Devoted Business Mogul] Qi Yunqing and her childhood sweetheart, Shen Huaixu, had been in love for four years. She thought she and Shen Huaixu would be together forever, but everything changed after she met Gu Wenxuan. Every time Qi Yunqing saw Gu Wenxuan, she found herself drawn to him 1kReads8.0Score101Shelves
9. 109 民 I Was Proposed to Outside the Civil Affairs Bureau, and My Ex-Husband Cried 民政局门口我被求婚了，前夫哭了 Rainbow Blossoms彩虹朵朵Modern Romance509k WordsCompleted [The Husband’s Long Road to Redemption]+ [No Reconciliation]+ [Love Triangle]+ [Long-Planned Scheme]+ [Mutual Healing] [Completed] After discovering her husband’s affair, Lin Jiao resolutely asked for a divorce. The man was furious. He thought she was playing hard to get, and decided to teach her a lesson by agreeing without hesitation. He could spoil her, but he would never allow her to walk all over him. Besides, she loved him so much she couldn’t possibly live without him. Within seven days, 697Reads9.1Score176Shelves

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   These are all stories where the second male lead wins over the female lead, the broken relationship doesn't get mended, and the female lead is extremely decisive.

10. 110 傅 Mr. Fu, Your Young Madam Has Taken Her Own Life 傅先生，少夫人自尽了 Little Red Maple Leaf红色小枫叶Modern Romance780k WordsCompleted A marriage built on transactions completely transforms Chi Wanning from the weak, helpless third daughter of the Chi family, who was overflowing with self-sacrificing kindness, into her clearheaded, beautiful, and ruthless self. By the time Fu Qing realizes he has fallen in love with Chi Wanning, she has repaid everything she owed the Fu family and thrown herself into someone else’s arms. “Slap.” “Chi Wanning, you’re quite the schemer!” Fu Qing storms into the bedroom and slaps Chi Wanning acros 204Reads7.0Score105Shelves

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    Looks good!

11. 111 引 Luring Her into His Embrace 引她沉溺 Xiao Jin小今Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [Gentle, classically elegant dancer vs. distinguished young master of the capital] [Ex-husband's regret arc, male lead has loved her for years and steps in, happy ending] As the most beautiful star of the capital's song and dance troupe, Shen Yao has no shortage of male admirers, yet she has loved Wen Qi for years. During the year she was secretly married to Wen Qi, he was always unsmiling and reserved around her, and never appeared in public with her. She strictly observed the terms of their ag 5kReads9.3Score610Shelves
12. 112 时 Mr. Shi, You Can’t Hide Your Secret Crush Anymore 时先生，你的暗恋藏不住啦 Wu Jiu舞九Modern Romance504k WordsCompleted [An ultra-sweet romance!!] [No getting back together, the second male lead’s unrequited love takes center stage, whirlwind marriage, marriage first and love later, pure romance.] Qin Shuzhi stood by Shen Yichen through his darkest days and helped him rise again. Just as they were about to get married, his first love returned from overseas. She never could have imagined it: Shen Yichen would abandon her alone on a mountaintop on her birthday, all because of a phone call from Zhou Siyan. He said, 96.7kReads8.9Score5.3kShelves

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    A broken mirror cannot be mended; the second male lead takes over; a whirlwind marriage; love blossoms after marriage.

13. 113 白 The Moonlight's Redemption Plan 白月光攻略救赎计划 Nan Qing Fei Huan南卿非欢Modern Romance207k WordsCompleted [Lonely, gentle Wen Zhi x loyal, devoted Song Chao] [A word of caution: This story focuses on the romance, with little medical content. Medical students, please don't scrutinize it too closely. I'm a novice writer and don't know much about the subject. Feel free to point things out or correct me, but no personal attacks.] Both leads are each other's only love. He has been plotting this for a long time, but the male lead arrives too late. That summer was unbearably hot, and the young people's fee 91Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist wakes up six years after a car accident. Her ex-boyfriend already has a fiancée, but there is always someone by her side who protects her, helps her make up for her regrets, and gives her the life she wants.

14. 114 嫁 After Marrying a Tycoon, I Can’t Stop Wearing Haute Couture 嫁给财阀掌舵人后，顶奢戴到手软 A Fa阿法Modern Romance412k WordsCompleted Also known as: After My Husband Cheated, I Slept with His Brother [Sweet Romance + The Ex Begs for Her Back + I Scattered His Ashes + The Second Male Lead Wins + Chaste Leads + Neither Has Been with Anyone Else] [Content warning: Early on, the heroine enters a marriage of convenience for business reasons, but the marriage is in name only.] Ruan Rong had been married to Ling Ye for two years when he asked for a divorce. She agreed without hesitation. With a vast fortune in hand, she decided to li 5.1kReads9.2Score694Shelves

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    This novel features a second male lead who rises to power, both characters are virgins, there's no reincarnation element, it's completed, very sweet, and the ending is touching. It's a great read.

15. 115 她 She Set Her Sights on Someone Better 她另攀高枝 Sweet Knife with Fire Wheels带风火轮的甜刀Modern Romance534k WordsCompleted [The male lead’s desperate pursuit of his wife ✚ the second male lead takes his place] Huo Xiao, Fourth Master Huo, was the unattainable heartthrob of Rongcheng. He kept a sweet, obedient substitute by his side, but when his true love returned, the little substitute was forced to give way, crying until her eyes were swollen. His friend felt sorry for her. “She’s crying so pitifully. Aren’t you going to comfort her?” Huo Xiao: “She’s just a substitute. Why should I comfort her?” Later, Huo Xiao k 9kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    If you want to see the second male lead rise to power, you absolutely have to read this! It's both sweet and angsty. Look at how many readers there are! Trust Sweet Blade's writing skills! Everyone, go read this! Hurry!!!

16. 116 觊 The Harbor City Heir Has Wanted Her for Ages, Now He’s Winning Her Over 觊觎已久，港城太子爷诱妻上位 Sugar-Coated Hawthorn Balls糖葫芦球Modern Romance313k WordsCompleted [Male Lead Takes Center Stage + Reunion After a Long Separation + Secret Love Comes True + Both Leads Have No Past Relationships + Marriage Before Love + Long-Planned Romance] [Tender, aloof heir of Harbor City VS clever, mischievous little darling] Si Yao poured money and effort into helping Lu Xiao take his company public, only to hear him say, “What’s wrong with getting engaged to her for the sake of our future?” “Once I succeed, do you really think you won’t be able to marry me?” She broke u 428Reads6.5Score101Shelves

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    This one is quite sweet.

17. 117 重 Reborn as a Little Green Tea, I Slaughter My Terminally Ill Husband Without Mercy 重生小绿茶，和绝症老公嘎嘎乱杀 Xiang Naier湘奈儿Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both reborn + mutual flirtation] Shen He loved Mu Tingyun for four years. Only after he cut out her heart and left her to die did she learn she was the perfect heart donor for her boyfriend’s childhood sweetheart! While investigating the death of their eldest sister and clearing her name, Shen He’s four younger brothers also fell victim to the scumbag’s schemes. Reborn, Shen He transforms into a calculating green tea girl. She takes on the scumbag and makes him pay for his crimes. She 13.9kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves
18. 118 我 My Boyfriend Is the Second Male Lead 我的男友是男二 Big Mouth Cao Caozi大口草草子Modern Romance328k WordsCompleted Everyone says Fang Ning's boss, Cheng Jingsi, is the ultimate eligible bachelor. But to her, he's just an arrogant, rude man who disrespects women: picky and impossible to deal with. Fang Ning managed to dodge her elders' matchmaking schemes, but she can't escape Xu Liyan, famously known as the perennial runner-up. So nobody wants this perfect second male lead? Well, she does! She wants him, wants him, wants him!!! 831Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    This is the traditional second male lead character who rises to power: the male lead is an outstanding and domineering CEO, the second male lead is a gentle professor, and the female lead has normal values. It's not emotionally or physically cruel, and she likes the male lead.

19. 119 她 Her Soft Little Lips 她的小软唇 North and South of the River一江南北Modern Romance362k WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + secret crush becomes reality + second male lead wins her heart + no going back after the breakup + both leads are romantically inexperienced] Qi Haochuan was Su Mian's childhood sweetheart and boyfriend, but on his twenty-third birthday, she caught him cheating with her own eyes. Su Mian threw away the engagement ring and broke up with him on the spot. Lu Zheng, always refined and aloof, spoke up first. “Want to get back at your ex? Pick me. I'm very useful.” In a moment 5.3kReads9.3Score560Shelves

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    The second male lead gets the female lead's heartbreak and never looks back.

20. 120 救 Saving the Aloof Boy and Spoiling Him Rotten 救赎，宠爆那个高冷少年 I Just Love Four Happiness Meatballs就爱四喜丸子Modern Romance313k WordsCompleted Sweet romance, healing. A cool, quiet boy versus a lively little ray of sunshine. There’s a tiny misunderstanding early on, but it gets cleared up quickly. Ran Ning transmigrates into a book. Other people transmigrate into the story as the heroine, or at least as a supporting female character. She’s the dead beloved of the male lead, and the catch is, she likes the second male lead! Tan Ji is so aloof. He only says three sentences a day. Tan Ji has incredible stamina. In three days, he tires her 1.1kReads9.2Score148Shelves

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    [Admiration][Admiration]

21. 121 难 Unbearable! Mr. Ji Flirts Openly and Coaxes Me in Secret 难以招架！季总他明撩暗哄 Qiao Xixi乔希希Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted (Story complete) [Both leads are romantically inexperienced + marriage before love + secret crush comes true + second male lead wins her heart + scumbag pursues his ex-wife to no avail] [Versatile classical dancer × a wolf in sheep’s clothing who loves to put on an act] Li Yang liked Shen Ci and pursued him for eight years with all her heart. On Shen Ci’s birthday, Li Yang finally learned just how insignificant she was in his eyes. “If anything happens to Mu Yao, your life won’t be enough to mak 2.8kReads9.0Score246Shelves

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    [Please pay attention] Xie Weiyi and Sheng Shuran went from a campus romance to marriage, and Xie Weiyi thought she had married for love. However, on their wedding anniversary, she received photos of Sheng Shuran having dinner with another woman. Xie Weiyi's questioning only earned her a dismissive reply: "I'm married to you, can you not be so sensitive?" "If there were really something, would you still be Mrs. Sheng?" The final straw broke her, and Xie Weiyi filed for divorce and left. Sheng Shuran thought she was playing hard to get, trying to gain his attention, and that if he let her cool off for a few days, she would obediently return. Little did he know that this cooling off would lead to a lifetime of loss.

22. 122 肆 A Wanton Kiss of Passion 肆意吻情 Heng Ye恒叶Modern Romance362k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + the second male lead takes the lead + long-laid plans + devoted couple + three-year age gap + the second male lead and heroine reunite after a long separation] [A stunningly beautiful, sweet-natured heroine + a devoted, flirtatious young tea tycoon] (Note: this is not a strong-woman story, and the heroine does not dominate the narrative.) She used to hear her mother say that once she graduated from college, she and Jiang Wang would get engaged and then married. She waited 12.2kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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    [Already interested][Already interested] The male lead is really great. When he learned that Xie Weiyi had gone from college to marriage, he thought she had married for love and silently let go. [Already interested][Already interested] Later, when he learned that the female lead was not doing well, he decisively took action to win her back.

23. 123 快 Quick Transmigration: After the Ex’s Crematorium, the Second Male Lead Takes the Throne 快穿：前任火葬场后，男二上位了 Three Bowls, Please吃三碗Modern Romance246k WordsCompleted [Character snapshots!] [Ex-husband’s redemption + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead] [The heroine has been married before; not both leads’ first time] [Both the male lead and second male lead involved with the heroine are inexperienced] [The ex-husband’s redemption, the male lead’s sweet romance] [Immersive quick transmigration, the heroine is the original character] [Character details are in the chapter titles] They were once abandoned, forgotten, and pushed aside. Shen Lian’s job is to give them 2kReads8.7Score123Shelves
24. 124 停 Card Suspension 停卡 Shimmering Star Cluster闪烁星群Modern Romance990k WordsOngoing The rating has just come in, but it'll go up later. [Second male lead takes the spotlight + second marriage + getting rid of scumbags + realistic + groveling to win her back] [Clear-eyed, self-aware divorcee Xiao Yuer vs. wealthy, marriage-averse lawyer] Content warning: This isn't pure wish fulfillment. It's adapted from a real story, and the leads aren't each other's first and only love. Seven years ago, Li Yuer married for love. Seven years later, her husband, Wu Yizhan, told her to go out a 200.8kReads9.0Score19.2kShelves

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    This is a great book; I followed it for a long time and highly recommend it. It's a realistic story, very satisfying in the later parts, and you can learn a lot from it too. I suggest all women read it.

25. 125 离 After the Divorce, My Puppy-Like Husband Spoils Me Rotten 离婚后，我被小狼狗老公宠上天 Sweetheart甜姐儿Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Short Drama 1 Now Streaming: After My Divorce, My Wolf-Cub Husband Spoils Me Rotten] [Short Drama 2 Now Streaming: After My Divorce, My Classmate's Younger Brother Spoils Me Rotten] [Sweet Romance ✚ No Angst ✚ Older Woman-Younger Man Romance ✚ Adorable Baby] [Reserved Divorced Woman VS Domineering, Clingy Top-Tier Star and Rich Second-Generation Heir] Ye Lan had been married for eight years without getting pregnant, but then she unexpectedly finds herself pregnant with triplets?! What should s 23.2kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves

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    The male lead is 10 years younger than the female lead and is also a classmate of the female lead's younger brother.

26. 126 他 He Lures Me in with a Kiss 他轻诱吻 Pineapple-er菠儿萝儿Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted [Secret crush + devoted, tenderhearted boyfriend + nothing but sweetness, no angst + both are each other’s first and only + healing each other] She had loved the wealthy young master of the Yan family for three years, willingly accepting his frequent business trips and absences. Until she heard him say he’d disappeared for half a month just to go on a blind date with another woman. A cup of scalding tea splashed across his handsome cheek, trickling from his jaw before striking the floor and leav 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The second male lead has a wonderful personality—gentle yet domineering!

27. 127 越 Crossing the Line to Fan the Flames 越界撩火 Milky Candy Puff奶糖酥Modern Romance287k WordsCompleted (Complete) [Age gap + abstinent older man steals his younger brother’s fiancée + sweet romance + devoted couple] [Distinguished, mature gentleman and translation-industry heavyweight × adorable little fox who acts sweet and helpless in public] Xie Zhiyu of the capital’s Xie family is the most dazzling among the city’s elite. In everyone’s eyes, he’s famously refined and composed, disciplined and courteous. No one could have imagined that he would “steal” his younger brother’s fiancée. After Ming 6kReads9.3Score785Shelves

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    Both of these books, both with the surname Xie and both featuring the character "President Xie," are truly, truly amazing.

28. 128 霍 Young Master Huo, Stop Torturing Her! Miss Ji Was Kidnapped by Human Traffickers 霍少别虐了，季小姐被人贩子拐了 Sweet Rice Wine Egg甜酒酿蛋Modern Romance293k WordsCompleted [No getting back together after a breakup + Second male lead takes the lead + Secret identity] [ Scheming, sweet-and-satisfying female lead VS devoted top-tier star, the second male lead ] Ji Yu's life fell into two distinct halves. Before she turned fifteen, she was the Ji family's most cherished youngest daughter. Her parents were devoted to each other, and she had two older brothers. After she turned fifteen, her parents and brothers died in a plane crash. Her grandmother marked her with a c 37Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    It fits; the female lead has a beautiful personality.

29. 129 亲 Dear Director Wen 亲爱的闻总监 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Modern Romance611k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead, feel-good revenge, humiliating scumbags and making them eat their words, rekindled romance, sweet indulgence, the male lead rises to the top, and a love triangle] [Devoted, puppy-like CEO boyfriend of many years × bold, decisive, stubborn director who refuses to back down] After dating for three years, Wen Ruan finally learned she had only ever been a stand-in. When they broke up, Wen Ruan said, “Jiang Qingyan, I hope you die alone.” After being unjustly fired, Wen Ruan join 22.1kReads9.3Score2.7kShelves

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    A story of heartbreak followed by sweetness, a perfect blend of revenge and romance—this book has me completely hooked! Wen Ruan is betrayed by Jiang Qingyan and framed by Yao Man, plunging her into the depths of despair. But He Zheng, at this critical moment, showers her with affection, guiding her through her workplace revenge. While teaming up with Wen Ruan against her former employer, He Zheng secretly confesses his feelings. He'll be the first to stand up for her when she's bullied, delivering a sharp retort that leaves the bully speechless. "With me here, no one can bully you." Heartbreaking at first, then sweet—a must-read!

30. 130 救 Help! My Chaste Husband Has Me Blushing and Breathless 救命，被禁欲老公撩得脸红耳赤 Tea Brewed with Autumn Water秋水煎茶Modern Romance740k WordsCompleted "The print edition of Love You, Until I See the Light has been published, and a short drama adaptation is now available" [Married first, love later + long-planned scheme + covert flirting + off-the-charts chemistry] [Cool, elegant agent in a qipao (little bunny) vs. abstinent, secretly flirtatious Beijing big shot (big bad wolf)] Jiang Qinian is a movie star, and Jiang Zhi is his agent. Jiang Zhi thought he was her salvation, never realizing he was her nightmare. On his birthday, she planned to 23.6kReads9.4Score4.6kShelves

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    The second male lead is vying for power, it's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, and there are several other side couples too. It's a great show, I love it! Let's watch it! 👀

31. 131 领 I Lost My Memory Before We Could Get Our Marriage License, and the Capital's Golden Boy Swept Me Into a Whirlwind Marriage 领证前失忆，京圈太子爷拐我闪婚 Yun Qingqiu云青楸Modern Romance496k WordsCompleted ⭐️The short drama adaptation, Love Hidden in Time, is now streaming. Lots of sweet kissing scenes!⭐️ On the day they were supposed to register their marriage, Meng Zhi was framed and got into a car accident. Her fiancé rescued his adopted daughter right in front of her and left Meng Zhi behind. Meng Zhi was saved by her fiancé’s uncle. When she woke up, she had lost her memory. The first thing she saw was a mature, stern-looking man. His eyes were full of concern, and he was so handsome that she 5.2kReads8.9Score538Shelves

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    🌌🌌①On the day the male and female leads registered their marriage, the female lead's adopted daughter was unhappy that she was marrying the male lead. She grabbed the steering wheel from the female lead, causing an accident. When the male lead arrived, he only rescued the adopted daughter, completely ignoring the female lead. In the end, it was the male lead's uncle who saved the female lead. After the female lead woke up, she had amnesia and mistook her uncle for her husband. Later, the male lead regretted it and wanted to win the female lead back, but it was too late...

32. 132 甩 After Dumping the Scumbag Movie Emperor, I Was Kissed by a Big Shot Who Lost Control 甩了渣男影帝后，被大佬失控夺吻 Evil Mother Orangutan恶毒母猩猩Modern Romance344k WordsCompleted [Powerful male lead's unrequited love finally comes true + actor second male lead's regret and redemption + heroine never looks back + both leads have no romantic history] After more than ten years as childhood sweethearts, Jiang Lian only discovered just before their engagement that her boyfriend, Fu Zhenyan, was marrying her solely for the shares promised by their elders. Jiang Lian drowned her sorrows in alcohol and accidentally fell into Fu Hansheng's arms while drunk. He was Fu Zhenyan's un 4.9kReads9.2Score606Shelves

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    ① The unexpected arrival of the second male lead leads to her rise to power. Although the second male lead is her first love, he doesn't cherish her and approaches her for personal gain. Knowing this, she decisively breaks up with him. At this time, her childhood sweetheart brother, who had left without a word, returns, and the reason behind his return breaks her heart. ② The male lead is the heir to a top-tier wealthy family. The female lead follows him, focusing on his career, but she gets so engrossed in her work that even her boss gets smitten. While the female lead is dating her ex, the male lead secretly plots and seizes the opportunity to take her place. ③ Her childhood sweetheart boyfriend's engagement turns out to be for the sake of shares? She decisively abandons him and approaches her fiancé's uncle, only to discover that he has secretly loved her for years.

33. 133 沦 Fallen for Him! He Drops the Act and Steals His Love Rival's Girl 沦陷！不装了，他要横刀夺爱 Northern Rain, Ink-Stained北雨墨染Modern Romance591k WordsCompleted (The second male lead finally gets his chance / both are virgins / includes a few criminal investigation and case-solving scenes) (Cool, mysterious, beautiful and badass forensic examiner VS scheming, obsessive, aloof and flirtatious heir) When Qi Qi was seven, both her parents died in the line of duty in an accident, leaving her an orphan. The Gu family adopted her. “Qiqi, this is your older brother.” That was the first time Qi Qi met Gu Cheng. She thought he wouldn't like her… But one day, a 653Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    The second male lead is the one who wins over the female lead; he's sarcastic yet humorous, and most importantly, he's incredibly doting on her. But what I love most is the female lead's character – she's so cool! She's a forensic doctor, skilled in both literature and martial arts, though a bit of a straight woman when it comes to romance [laughing emoji]. The second male lead is the one who actively pursues her throughout the entire story.

34. 134 我 I've Been Waiting for You to Break Up for Ages 我等你分手很久了 June Qianqian六月浅浅Modern Romance170k WordsCompleted [The Darling of High Society x A Powerful Scion of the Capital] [Unrequited Love Turns Mutual + Extremely Sweet Romance] Before her wedding, Qin Yi, the cherished daughter of the Qin family, is abandoned by her fiancé and disgraced, becoming the laughingstock of the entire city of Jing. People mock her behind her back: “Qin Yi's reputation is ruined. Which prominent man in Jing would want a woman who's been abandoned?” However, before long, Huo Xuxing, the sole head of the Huo family in Jing, an 1.1kReads9.0Score154Shelves

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    They're all highly rated and super good-looking! [Heart emoji]

35. 135 阴 I Kissed the Gloomy Villain Boy Speechless 阴沉沉反派少年被我亲懵了 Little Little Little Grain of Rice小小小米粒Modern Romance277k WordsCompleted Redemption story! Originally titled The Gloomy Villain Boy I Kissed Into a Daze Tang Susu unexpectedly transmigrates into a school romance novel as a cannon-fodder supporting character. Having read only half the novel, Tang Susu looks down at the breathtakingly beautiful boy standing in the rain. He became disabled when he was young and suffered one injustice after another, yet he never complained. Before returning to her original world, she decides to stay by his side and watch him grow. T 21.1kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves

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    A very good book. The fact that it doesn't have that big green tea clip makes it more comfortable to read.

36. 136 我 I've Liked You for Years 我喜欢你好多年了 Song Weishi宋蔚时Modern Romance179k WordsCompleted When the trending topics once again announce that superstar He and Shen Chaosui have gotten back together, He family fans can't even be bothered to go after Shen Chaosui anymore. They calmly reassure the newcomers that this happens all the time, it's no big deal, and their idol will soon clear things up. While everyone is watching the drama unfold, He Cinian posts a new Weibo. He Cinian V: It's true. @Shen Chaosui V He family fans and netizens: ????? What happened to clearing things up? He Cini 1.7kReads9.2Score198Shelves
37. 137 入 Nightfall Restlessness 入夜躁动期 Ye Lanxi夜阑汐Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [The second male lead pursues his wife but fails to win her back + the male lead marries her in a flash and takes his place + reunion after a long separation + both are devoted only to each other + an ex gets humiliated] Ye Lanxi met Jiang Yueze at sixteen, and they got engaged at eighteen. Whenever they had a falling-out, she was always the one who had to make peace first. Then, at twenty-four, she heard him say to a friend, “How about another bet? No matter how many rumors I stir up, she’ll ju 29.4kReads9.2Score3.7kShelves

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    🍓✨The second male lead takes over. "How about we make another bet? No matter how many scandals I cause, she'll have to put up with it. She comes from a fallen family; without me, who else would want her?" She resolutely breaks up with him, but ends up marrying the severely injured heir of a top-tier wealthy family in Beijing to bring him good fortune. Only now does he realize what he's lost—a regret and pain that nothing he could ever regain.

38. 138 严 Young Master Yan Has His Eye on Another Man’s Wife 严少惦记上了别人家的媳妇 Ting Aiyu婷爱羽Modern Romance170k WordsCompleted A playboy falls for a timid, long-suffering wife. He lives next door, and after watching her for long enough, he starts getting ideas. This story’s motto: Never let a little drama get in the way of a good show. Yan Hao had been called a scumbag for half his life. But after moving to a small town in the countryside, he compared himself to the husband next door and realized he wasn’t scummy at all. In fact, he even felt a certain masculine superiority. Compared with that guy, Yan Hao was practica 115Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    This male lead is different.

39. 139 贺 Mr. He Canceled Our Engagement for His White Moonlight, So I'm Not Marrying Him 贺总为白月光取消订婚，我不嫁了 Xing Hui星茴Modern Romance646k WordsCompleted [Devoted Couple + The Ex Chases His Wife to the Crematorium + Sharp-Tongued Female Lead + Male Lead Turns Dark + Unhinged + Coercive Love] He Hansheng had a beloved first love whom he treasured like a jewel. On their anniversary, he had a candlelit dinner with her. On her birthday, he went for a walk with his first love. He even ditched the concert he’d promised to attend with her to spend time with his first love. Then, on the day of their engagement party, He Hansheng canceled it because of a 46.5kReads7.4Score2.6kShelves

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    Xu Xingran had loved He Hansheng for seven years. On their engagement day, He Hansheng canceled the engagement because of a phone call from his "white moonlight" (his first love). She sent He Hansheng a breakup text message and left. He Hansheng thought she was just throwing a tantrum and that ignoring her would make her fine. Until, she got married to someone else.

40. 140 那 You Are My Sunshine 那是属于我的暖阳 Qi Cheng栖橙Modern Romance160k WordsCompleted [Secret crush + second male lead takes the lead + unrequited love comes true + healing] What is a secret crush? It’s a love letter you can’t bring yourself to send, a diary you write in secret, and stealing glances from the corner again and again. It’s the joy of finding what you lost, the flustered disbelief when your feelings are returned, and the sweetness of finally getting what you waited so long for. At seventeen, Xu Qingyang studies hard, gets along with her classmates, and is a devoted d 54Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    (Unrequited Love + Second Male Lead's Rise to Power + Unrequited Love Come True + Redemption) What is unrequited love? It's love letters that can't be sent, diaries written in secret, and sneaky glances in corners. It's the joy of something lost and found, the bewilderment of receiving a response, and the sweetness after a long and arduous wait. Seventeen-year-old Xu Qingyang was a diligent student, loving towards her classmates, and filial to her parents. But at that time, she couldn't protect the person she liked, nor could she protect the things he cherished. She chased after him day after day. On Valentine's Day, the chocolate she made by hand was thrown into the trash can, but in the blink of an eye, it was held in the arms of another person. In the dimly lit stairwell, Xu Qingyang asked, "Shen Yulin, this chocolate...?" Shen Yulin: "Oh, I picked it up on the road. It's pretty good, especially sweet." Shen Yulin: If you turn back, it's my greatest fortune; if you move forward, then I wish you all your wishes come true.

41. 141 告 After My Confession Failed, I Got Together with His Brother 告白失败后，我和他兄弟在一起了 Slightly So微微乎Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted [Second male lead takes the spotlight + both pure + the scumbag gets burned to ashes] Su Xiao liked Liang Qisheng for four years. She was always at his beck and call, sweet and considerate. If he called in the middle of the night, she would leap out of bed and head to a bar to pick him up. The next morning, she would even bring him hangover soup she had made herself. She knew his friends teased her for throwing herself at him, but she couldn’t forget the warmth Liang Qisheng had once shown her 638Reads8.8Score—Shelves
42. 142 拯 Saving the Blind Supporting Male Character 拯救那个失明男配 Little Duckling小鸭鸭Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [The male lead is a psychological counselor, and blind people can do the job too! The female lead isn’t the clever, strong-willed type, so don’t read if that’s not your thing. The male lead will recover later. Both leads are virgins, and it has a happy ending.] [A warm and sweet little story about an ordinary person stumbling through the effort to save someone else. This isn’t a wish-fulfillment rescue story or a tightly plotted, logic-heavy novel, so don’t read if that’s not your thing.] After 16kReads9.4Score1.8kShelves

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    🍒🍊There's no male second lead who's more handsome than me🍒 who rose to power (modern novel, no rebirth)📖 I clicked in to read it on a whim, but I never expected to find such a treasure of a masterpiece!

43. 143 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, I Was Pulled into My Younger Uncle's Arms 退婚后，被小叔叔揽腰宠 Shu Zhi黍枝Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted Diva × Daddy-Type | Mutual Firsts / HE Ruan Li had been adopted and treated like a pampered young heiress for over a decade. Then one day, the real daughter was suddenly found. She took Ruan Li’s room, connections, and even her fiancé. When the real daughter persuaded their parents to marry her off to a middle-aged tycoon, Ruan Li turned to the one man no one dared offend: her former fiancé’s uncle. Late one night, she pretended to be scared and knocked on Fu Huaizhou’s door in her pajamas. “Unc 24.4kReads9.3Score2.7kShelves

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    The first one: A chance encounter leads to meeting the right person; there aren't many surprises or unexpected events, the story flows smoothly, and the number of chapters is just right—worth a try. The second one: The male lead falls in love with the female lead in his own way, without forcing her, letting things happen naturally, and always believing in her. I stayed up all night reading both books and thought they were quite good.

44. 144 应 Mrs. Ying, Mr. Ying Has a Secret Crush on You 应太太，应先生他暗恋你 Xu Xu絮絮Modern Romance230k WordsCompleted [Substitute + unattainable first love + groveling arc + long-planned romance + second male lead takes the lead] The day Wen Yao caught Jiang Sihuai kissing the woman he had always loved, torrential rain was pouring down. She was soaked through, while the man behind her held an umbrella to shield her from the rain. His hand covered her eyes, warmth meeting cold. Wen Yao's lashes trembled despite herself. His cool, low voice sounded beside her ear. “Don't look. It'll hurt your eyes.” He never wast 1.3kReads8.9Score141Shelves
45. 145 闪 After Our Flash Marriage, the Pretty Little One Was Held in Her Possessive Husband's Arms and Kissed 闪婚后小漂亮被病娇捧在掌心吻宠 Sweet Xiaobei甜小贝Modern Romance298k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, faithful to each other / married first, love later / he pursues his wife after losing her / scheming, obsessive male lead / devoted husband] Ming Xi admired Shen Mufeng from childhood, always trailing after him as his little sidekick. Then one day, she caught him cheating with her own eyes and decisively walked away. Shen Mufeng searched frantically for her, but never found her. When they met again, Ming Xi was nestled in the arms of wealthy magnate Ji Jingxing, their intimacy un 1.3kReads9.2Score141Shelves

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    I have to mention Mr. Ji in this story about rising to the top; he's incredibly doting and sweet.

46. 146 迟 Mr. Zhou, Too Late 迟来的周先生 By You Zhiyu尤知遇 著Modern Romance561k WordsCompleted [Bold and passionate heiress vs. taciturn, devoted, domineering CEO] Jian Cheng had spent all twenty-four years of her life entangled with Zhou Yufeng. But with only three months to go before their wedding, Jian Cheng suddenly called it off. The reason? Zhou Yufeng thought she was vicious and couldn’t tolerate his mistress. Everyone thought she was just making a scene and would come crawling back to beg for a reconciliation in a couple of days. Zhou Yufeng thought so too. Until, at the Zhou fami 63.9kReads9.3Score6.7kShelves

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    The second male lead rises to the top

47. 147 夫 After His Wife Miscarried and Divorced Him, the Unhinged CEO Panicked 夫人流产离婚后，疯批总裁他慌了 Rainbow Blossoms彩虹朵朵Modern Romance567k WordsCompleted [Ex-Wife Chase + Love Rivals + No Reconciliation After the Breakup] [Complete] [The short drama He Regretted It After They Lost Their Child is now streaming] After being forced to have an abortion, Shi Niannian resolutely asks for a divorce. The man scoffs, convinced she is playing hard to get, and agrees without hesitation. Everyone knows Shi Niannian loves Qin Jinchuan to death. No matter how he humiliates her or how much others mock her, she refuses to leave. Qin Jinchuan is certain that with 12.2kReads9.1Score826Shelves

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    It's not that the second male lead rose to power, it's that the male lead appeared too late. The female lead, heartbroken, divorced the scumbag, while the male lead had always secretly loved her. The scumbag's pursuit of his wife was a nightmare, and the two reconciled.

48. 148 扉 Love Poems on the Title Page 扉页情诗 As If Spring Were Just Beginning疑是春始Modern Romance278k WordsOngoing [Secret Crush + Chinese-Style Romance + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + Slow-Burning Love + Cohabitation] A clearheaded, independent restorer of ancient books vs. a romantic investor in Beijing's intangible cultural heritage scene Reader's guide: Secret love made real, a heartwarming autumn-and-winter treat, a story about dreams and love In Beijing's social circles, Qin Jibei stood apart from everyone else. People saw him as rich, carefree, and utterly unrestrained. There were even rumors that 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This second male lead rose to power quite quickly [laughing and crying emoji][admiration emoji]. The male lead is gentle and respectful towards the female lead, truly loving her like a flower, irresistible to anyone. The male lead is steady and mature, yet still retains a youthful spirit—who understands this kind of man? He's absolutely amazing.

49. 149 分 The Day We Broke Up, Young Master Lu Took Me to Get Our Marriage License 分手当天，陆少拉我去领证 The Fox Who Loves Cats爱吃猫的狐狸Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted Qi Zhinuo, the little princess of the Qi family in Beicheng, fell for a boy named Wen Shaoyu when she was young and naive. From then on, she chased after him for three years, despite her family's objections. Wherever Wen Shaoyu went, Qi Zhinuo was sure to be there. Three months into their relationship, however, the young woman overheard Wen Shaoyu teasing someone else: “I only wanted her family's connections.” “She's so spoiled. Who could really like her?” That very afternoon, Qi Zhinuo left him 9.7kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves
50. 150 顾 Mr. Gu, Your Wife Sent You These Divorce Papers 顾总，这是太太给您的离婚协议 Sea of Blue Finds海拾蓝Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (The male lead loves his first love without realizing it. After she dies, her replacement takes her place. The heroine leaves without looking back, while the second male lead quietly stands by her. In the end, the lovers are together.) The day Shen Zhiqiu found out she was pregnant with twins, her husband, Gu Qingyan, brazenly moved his first love, Xiao Wanqing, into their marital home. Heartbroken, she hid her pregnancy and asked for a divorce! “I am officially separated from Gu Qingyan, presi 137Reads8.3Score103Shelves

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    A resolute female lead and a gentle second male lead rise to power. I like the female lead's decisiveness and assertiveness; she's not the kind of indecisive, timid girl.

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