A Male Lead Gentle to His Core, and a Female Lead Elegant and Regal 男主温柔到骨子里,女主高雅贵气

1. 1 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Became the Big Shot’s Lazy Pillow 穿书后成了大佬的咸鱼抱枕 Xi Yin奚音Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted Outside, a raging storm howled and battle cries filled the air. Inside, Ning Xihua suddenly jolted awake on the bed. Propping herself up halfway, she looked confused. “What’s going on?” The man held a book in one hand and pulled her into his arms with the other. “Nothing. Go back to sleep.” “Oh.” Ning Xihua lay back down and promptly fell asleep. If the big shot was this calm, then even if knives were raining down outside, it had nothing to do with her. After transmigrating into a book, Ning Xi 50.9kReads9.4Score5.8k14d adds

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   The novel "The Salted Fish Noblewoman and the Gentle and Refined Crown Prince" is short and complete. The female lead possesses an innate noblewoman's aura.

2. 2 首 The Chief Minister's Darling: The Treacherous Minister's Daughter Is Irresistible 首辅娇宠奸臣之女太撩人 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance677k WordsCompleted [Sweet Historical Romance + Everyone’s Darling + One-on-One + No Annoying Side Characters + Lovable, Fun Characters + Extra Sweet] Wen Xianmian’s fortune-telling foretold that she would become a corpse bride, so she hurried to the capital to stop the imperial marriage arrangement. Instead, she kept running into Yun Yanxuan, the current chief minister whom she had rejected years ago. Though flustered, she put on a bold front. “What do you want?” Yun Yanxuan smiled gently. “I just don’t want you t 535Reads8.8Score10514d adds

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   The male lead is gentle and refined, while the female lead is a noblewoman from a prestigious family, the darling of her clan.

3. 3 救 Help! The Yandere Prince Wants to Kill Me 救命！病娇王爷要杀人 Midnight Phantom Moon子夜幽月Ancient Romance324k WordsCompleted As soon as Ning Qingshi arrives in Shangjing, she falls for the kindhearted and handsome Ji Jingshi. She puts her money where her mouth is and bets that he’ll fall in love with her! Who knew Ji Jingshi was playing the fool to catch his prey? He was the oriole waiting behind the mantis all along. He is none other than the emperor’s own elder brother, the exalted Prince Jingyang. He approached Ning Qingshi in the first place to investigate a case. One is Ning Qingshi, the legitimate daughter of th 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   These three books are highly recommended! "The Prince" by Li Jingxiu is such a perfect match, a true white moonlight! And Ji Jingshi, with his heart for the world and his unwavering devotion to the beauty... Truly a timeless figure! Crucially, Ning Qingshi didn't let him down either; they're all perfect!

4. 4 上 Spring Affairs in the Capital 上京春事 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted Ning Chaoyang rises to become a fourth-rank female official, yet still can’t escape the fate of being traded into a political marriage. She decides to take in a lover to fight back. He must be lowborn, handsome, and preferably too frail to look after himself. She glances to the side and spots a charming young doctor in white. 5.5kReads9.3Score85514d adds
5. 5 春 Spring Banquet 春日宴 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted She kept male favorites and toyed with powerful ministers! For eight years, the arrogant and tyrannical Princess Danyang, Li Huaiyu, wreaked havoc across the court and country. She died on the day the new emperor ascended the throne, bleeding from every orifice in a truly gruesome death. The officials celebrated and the people rejoiced: Evil gets what it deserves! Good riddance! Yet on the seventh day after her death, Princess Danyang returned to life in the body of the Bai family’s Fourth Mis 13.6kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds
6. 6 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, a sweet, angsty, and intellectually stimulating read. After reading it, I couldn't get into anything else. The author's literary foundation is profound, far surpassing that of novice authors. The writing is divine, incredibly delicate. The male lead's love is intense, but not mindless. The female lead is brilliant; after reading, you'll not only fall in love with the male lead but also with the female lead. The character design is sophisticated; no one else on the entire Tomato website has created something similar, no one has copied it. The scope is grand; it'll give you a mental boost. The plot takes off after chapter ten. Trust me, you'll come back and thank me after you finish reading.

7. 7 且 Let the Years Grow Quiet, and the Autumn Breeze Pass 且安岁晚任秋萧 Slightly Sweet Ding微甜丁Ancient Romance431k WordsCompleted Adapted into a motion comic: With You, Through the Years [Historical romance + a touch of political intrigue + sweet romance + devoted couple] “The author can’t write a blurb, just read the story.” The second young master of the Mu family is fabulously wealthy but disabled, and everyone mocks him as a useless cripple. Four years ago, when his life hung by a thread, she appeared out of nowhere. From then on, he spent day and night tracing the features of her face. Four years later, he was gravely 4kReads8.8Score19714d adds

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   The male lead is incredibly gentle. Even before he knew the female lead was his ideal woman, he treated her exceptionally well, and their daily interactions were incredibly sweet. Mu Qing chuckled softly, his chest trembling slightly: "Yet this feeling is beyond redemption." Mu Qing held her hand, placing it on his brow, then on his heart: "Not there, but right here." Zhao Yuhan's fingertips trembled slightly, the glow of the luminous pearl casting fleeting shadows on Mu Qing's mischievous smile. She suddenly leaned down and placed a light kiss on Mu Qing's brow: "Since it's in my heart—" She also placed Mu Qing's slightly cool hand on her heart: "Then let me warm it with my heart."

8. 8 榴 Pomegranate Blossoms Meet a White Shirt 榴花撞见白衬衫 Liu Yiyi柳祎一Modern Romance248k WordsCompleted Intelligent, gentle tutoring-center teacher × kindhearted dentist CEO who defies the usual playbook [Love at first sight | The ultimate in doting and flirtation | Intellectual soulmates | Healing, swoon-worthy everyday romance] The prologue of fate began with an unexpected encounter outside a flower shop. As pomegranate blossoms scattered through the air, Lin Yifan, a 31-year-old dentist and CEO, heard his heart skip a beat. With just one glance, she threw his once-calm world into disarray. Bef 1.3kReads8.3Score11514d adds

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   This heartwarming slice-of-life novel is so high-quality. The love at first sight in the flower shop, the gentle and tender male lead, and the poetic female lead who is intellectual, generous, kind and warm-hearted are all pampered to the extreme. There is no melodrama or heartbreak, and it has a lasting impact. The more you read, the more you realize how profound the story is.

9. 9 满 Max-Level Sweet Seduction! Enchanting in Lord Fu's Embrace 满级甜诱！在傅爷的怀里声色撩人 Milky Candy Puff奶糖酥Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication + comic adaptation] [Flirtatious chemistry and sizzling romance!] Jiang Yuyang is hailed as a peerless beauty, with a stunning face, a slender waist, and a soft, supple figure. To call off her arranged marriage, she pulls out all the stops to flirt with her intended. She never imagined she’d flirt with the wrong person! Rumor has it that Fu Wenshen, the head of the Fu family, is a self-disciplined, celibate man who avoids women. Little do people know that he looks refined 20.4kReads9.5Score2.7k14d adds
10. 10 孕 After the Morning Sickness, the Tycoon Made a Public Announcement 孕吐后，财阀大佬现身官宣 Jun Xiaozi君小梓Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Face-slapping and punishing scumbags + devoted, sweet romance + secret identity + running away while pregnant] She went to a hotel to catch her boyfriend cheating, only to start vomiting in front of the cameras and trend online for being pregnant. That night, a mysterious team of bodyguards barged in. The father of her baby turned out to be... “Have the baby, and I'll marry you.” After their wedding, the powerful tycoon was domineering and possessive. Furious, she ran away with the baby, only t 39Reads8.8Score—14d adds
11. 11 逸 The Cold Princess Consort of Prince Yi 逸王的冷妃 Smoky Trees by the Cold River寒江烟树Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The powerful Yulong Kingdom's noble and handsome Prince Yi, Ye Qiansheng, is determined to reclaim the throne that belongs to him. He forms a marriage alliance with Leng Ruohan, the long-lost legitimate daughter of the cold Grand Tutor Leng, to whom he is already betrothed. Leng Ruohan is the aloof leader of Suye Palace, the martial world's foremost criminal organization. As the two spend time together, the haughty prince finds himself indulging her in every way... 738Reads8.5Score10014d adds
12. 12 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.8kReads9.3Score43414d adds

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    A gentleman as beautiful as jade, unparalleled in the world.

13. 13 我 I Was Reborn, and This Time I'm Going on a Rampage 我重生了，这一世我嘎嘎乱杀 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In my past life, I was schemed against and killed by Bai Lianhua and Liu Ruyan! This time, I'll send every one of the people who hurt me straight to hell! Seeing them hate me to the bone yet be powerless to do anything about it is so satisfying! This time, let me weave the path that sends you all to hell! I'm the head of the Wen family business. Watch me put men aside and focus on my career. I'm the leading lady of my own story! I just love building my business! When I try to put men aside, they 1.9kReads9.4Score19314d adds
14. 14 病 After Being Reborn, the Yandere Heiress Refuses to Be the Scumbag's White Moonlight 病娇千金重生后，拒当渣男白月光 Bin Weiran彬蔚然Modern Romance154k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Song Xinghui was killed by her cheating boyfriend and his mistress. Reborn, she decisively swears off being blinded by love and starts living for herself! In a second life, what matters most isn't revenge, but making up for the regrets she had in her last one. Family, friends, and lovers all matter more than revenge. Caring more about the people around us is what we should be doing. Even so, those who hurt me in my previous life won't get off easy. Everyone pays for their —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is a cool and sensitive type, but becomes very nice after she regains her senses.

15. 15 离 After the Divorce, She Never Looked Him in the Eye Again 离婚后，她再未正眼看过他 Bin Weiran彬蔚然Modern Romance140k WordsCompleted Chu Changyi dutifully and conscientiously played the part of Gu Yuli's wife. He was cold to her, and she put up with it. He fooled around with other women, and she put up with it. But when he brought his old flame home to sleep with her, she couldn't take it anymore. Without hesitation, Chu Changyi divorced him and left, then worked hard to build her career. Idol Ye Zhen: “She's my wife!” Sleazy ex Gu Yuli: “Wifey, I was wrong…” Without a moment's hesitation, Chu Changyi put her arm around Ye Zh 8Reads5.9Score—14d adds
16. 16 不 Not the Right Words 不是佳辞 A Meng Zai阿猛崽Modern Romance391k WordsCompleted At eighteen, Fu Jiaqi loved beauty more than life itself. At twenty, Fu Jiaqi loved Jiang Min more than life itself. When they reunite at twenty-eight, Jiang Min is even more distant than before. Fu Jiaqi realizes she doesn't care as much about her looks, and perhaps she doesn't love Jiang Min as much anymore, either. A story about two people at odds with themselves who heal each other. 26Reads9.4Score—14d adds

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    All three are excellent and novel; those who like them can check them out. Yu Buyu's writing is generally very good, but the stories are quite long. Those who prefer longer novels should take a look.

17. 17 男 The Male Lead Is So Poor 男主好穷 Love Drinking Water爱喝水Modern Romance333k WordsCompleted "Taxidermist X funeral industry worker He Guan wanted to give Xu Baiyou diamond rings, yachts, and mansions, just like a rich male lead. But he was broke, so the best he could offer was a shampoo, a massage, or the full-service treatment. He Guan also wanted to pin Xu Baiyou against the wall in a back alley and kiss him, just like an overbearing male lead. But he wasn't the one in charge. Xu Baiyou dared to hurt him, burn him with cigarette butts, and slap him across the face once, twice, and 432Reads9.0Score3614d adds
18. 18 佔 Possessing Jiang Xi 佔有姜西 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance4.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Sweet Romance + Two Strong Leads + PDA-Filled Romance + Mutual Devotion] A job interview at a bar leads two people with nothing in common to meet for the first time. One is a private tutor, the other a cold-faced King of Hell. One does the flirting, the other does the pampering. Later, no one could have guessed that the elegant, aloof Qin Zhan would turn into a clingy burr. Their everyday life after getting together is even too much to watch... “Wifey...” “Hmm?” “Could you comfort me 47.7kReads9.5Score4.8k14d adds
19. 19 日 Day and Night, I Obsess Over You 日夜妄想 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Urban1.9M WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + two powerful leads taking down scumbags + mutual secret crushes + world-class stubbornness + two scene-stealing power players] He’s a cold-blooded business tycoon, with enough rumored girlfriends to fill ten mahjong tables. She’s a ruthless heiress from a prominent family, with admirers and followers lined up all the way to Paris. A marriage of convenience, with each side keeping their distance. On the rooftop, they smoked side by side. Jiang Chenglin asked, “Ever conside 7.9kReads9.5Score1.1k14d adds
20. 20 卧 Undercover Policewoman 卧底警花 Li Zhuoma李卓玛Mystery191k WordsCompleted He Yu, a young policewoman fresh out of the police academy, is assigned a highly specialized undercover mission: to enter Changhe Corporation, the largest business conglomerate in Yingang, and find evidence of smuggling. How will she cope with the materialistic world of business? As she struggles to find evidence, she is also worn out by the advances of the conglomerate heir. This young policewoman faces a severe test of both heart and body... 535Reads9.1Score10514d adds
21. 21 落 The Fallen Princess Begs for Affection: Hold On to Me, Hold Me Tight 落魄公主求宠：抓紧我，抱紧我 The Totoro Ran Away龙猫逃走了Ancient Romance290k WordsOngoing [Longing for Affection + Sweet and Angsty] [Multiple Male Leads + Romantic Rivalry + Love Triangle Mayhem] In an age of war, the little princess Sikong Mingyin of Zhongjin was sold to slave traders in a neighboring kingdom by her own sister when she was seven. After learning that her sister had also murdered their mother, she leaped into the Blue Sea in despair. Fourteen years passed, and the princess who had survived by any means necessary had long been forgotten. She changed her appearance a —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is absolutely gentle

22. 22 逃 Runaway Bride: My Frail, Sickly Husband Keeps Getting Stolen Away 逃婚茶崽：体娇多病夫婿总被抢 Bamboo Sees Mountain Rain竹见山雨Ancient Romance153k WordsOngoing [Historical romance + devoted romantics + sweet elopement story + carefree adventures in the martial world + household and business rivalries + two clever leads] [Things people say] 1. A crybaby with a hopeless romantic streak is the best dowry a man can bring... 2. [Danger] How does a man turn someone into a hopeless romantic? The strategist uses himself as a game piece and invites you into the game. Heaven cannot move even half a piece, and a subject cannot interfere by so much as a hair’s bre —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    That's quite fitting.

23. 23 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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    The male protagonist, with strong moral values, secretly loves the female protagonist.

24. 24 H Harry Potter: The Golden Morning Star HP之金色启明星 Cherry Blossom樱花朵Modern Romance672k WordsOngoing [Adored by everyone, Gryffindor, otome, author's friendly reminder: read the introduction before diving in] P.S. If you're passing by, leave a rating! ヽ(*´з`*)ﾉ Her name is Vinas, meaning the golden morning star, the goddess of love and beauty. But she doesn't think the name suits her very well. She's just an ordinary girl who loves all kinds of magical creatures and strange herbs. At eleven, she steps onto the grounds of Hogwarts and meets another star, the Star of Hope. What interesting storie —Reads—Score—14d adds

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