Underrated Romance: Engaging and Free of Tired Tropes 小众言情 耐看 不老套路

1. 501 梁 A Beautiful Scene for Liang Cheng 梁程美景 Entwined Moonlight月缱绻Modern Romance318k WordsCompleted [Female archaeologist from Xi'an x Hong Kong’s top cardiothoracic surgeon] Late at night aboard a train on the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, an announcement called for a doctor. Liang Shutai, who was on the upper bunk without her glasses, gave her spare glucose to the doctor treating someone on the lower bunk. When the train passed the Tanggula Mountains and her phone lost signal, Liang Shutai was in the dining car with a man across from her. He generously paid cash for her breakfast. Only after he lef 40.1kReads9.4Score5.6kShelves
2. 502 姐 Just My Brother-in-Law 姐夫而已 Lulu Little Onion路路小洋葱Modern Romance323k WordsCompleted A domineering, cold-blooded CEO x a gentle, patient secretary Mutual first love | Brother-in-law romance | The powerful man bows to love | Sweet HE Yan Shuang was the disregarded second daughter of the Yan family. She was sent to Shang Qiuzhu to play the part of a docile secretary and keep an eye on her future brother-in-law for her older sister. But as she watched him, night after night, in Shang Qiuzhu’s bed, Yan Shuang was the woman pinned beneath him and taken at his whim. At first, he contr 5.1kReads8.9Score508Shelves

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3. 503 陆 Mr. Lu's Reckless Love 陆先生放肆爱 Goodnight North晚安北Modern Romance513k WordsCompleted A dazzling, irresistible lawyer × a rugged retired tycoon + long-separated adults caught in a seductive push and pull + mostly sweet with a little angst + happy ending Four years ago, Lu Yanchuan ended things with one short, direct phone call. An Ning could only let him go, nursing that piercing pain alone in empty corners and through countless dark nights. When they met again four years later, she said, “Lu Yanchuan, a good horse never eats the grass behind it.” Lu Yanchuan’s voice was low and 960Reads7.6Score102Shelves

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   Four years ago, the male protagonist simply called the female protagonist to break up, leaving her helpless and forced to give up. Four years later, they met again, and the female protagonist told the male protagonist, "A good horse doesn't turn back to eat the grass it already grazed." The male protagonist replied, "You haven't even tried yet. Let's try first, okay?" From then on, she ignored him, but he never gave up.

4. 504 爱 If You Love Me, Say It 爱我请说出来 Fire Rabbit Lantern火兔灯Modern Romance170k WordsCompleted At thirty, Hao Linghan has never had a girlfriend because of his family circumstances. After meeting Ye Qiqi, an orphan, he wants to date her. But Ye Qiqi's background isn't as simple as his investigation led him to believe. Hope you enjoy this new book. 16Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 505 我 My Eight Extraordinary Lives 我的八次奇妙人生 Grape葡萄Modern Romance684k WordsCompleted From childhood through adulthood, Li Ruxi has always been the “perfect child” others compare theirs to: a top student, always excelling. By the age of thirty, her family life seems happy enough, too. But in a single night, her life falls apart: she is terminally ill, with less than a year to live, and her husband may not be the man he appears to be. What will happen to her aging parents? What about her young son? 9.2kReads9.5Score1.2kShelves
6. 506 春 Chunfen 春芬 Fire Rabbit Lantern火兔灯Modern Romance115k WordsCompleted Ni Chunfen had known since she was little that her parents were different from other children’s parents. They both spoke with sign language. But they lived a happy life. After Ni Chunfen graduated from college, her parents told her a secret: she was adopted. Now that she was grown up and looking for a job and a boyfriend, they decided to tell her. They didn’t want their daughter to become romantically involved with one of their biological sons. If she ever got serious about a boyfriend, she had 55Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 507 靠 After Getting Rich with the System, the Star God Came to Catch Me 靠系统暴富后，星神大人来抓我了 Yi Fangcao易芳草Modern Romance149k WordsOngoing [Shared Dreams + Rewind + Foresight + Infinite Worlds + Illusions] [Past and Present Lives | Fate's Push and Pull | Pure Love - 1v1] The male lead at first: "Back off!" Later: "Kiss me." The female lead at first: "Kiss him!" Later: "Ahhh~" 1. After binding to the Destiny System and unlocking X-ray vision, Yi Youyan goes all out making money, watching her savings shoot up! Just as she's happily enjoying her newly rich lifestyle, an urgent System pop-up appears: [Still laughing? They're coming t 129Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is great! The main storyline with the male and female leads is really engaging, and the side stories and subplots are also quite interesting.

8. 508 入 Sinking into Temptation After Dark 入夜沉沦 Si Si司斯Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later + whirlwind marriage + super sweet + mature adults A traditional Chinese-style domineering CEO VS a resilient, sickly beauty At thirty, Xin Tong nearly died from overwork. She decided to quit and take her 750,000 yuan in savings, earned over five years on the job, to lie low in a small county town. At thirty-five, Ji Jinnian read her resignation letter and asked, “Will you marry me?” He needed an honest woman to sit in the position of his wife: someone who wouldn't cau 27.5kReads8.9Score2.8kShelves

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   The first two books are both romance novels set in wealthy families, but they're pretty typical examples. The main attraction is the tug-of-war between the male and female leads. The third book is primarily about animals solving crimes; the romance mainly revolves around the male lead's stubbornness masking a soft heart, which is quite funny. The fourth book is like watching a TV series, with each level having its own subplot. The romance isn't the main focus, but it's still very good; the boss is a hopeless romantic.

9. 509 掌 Paulownia in the Palm 掌中疏桐 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance900k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Originally titled A Paulownia in the Palm, the first chapters are free, but the price will go up later! [Mutual Devotion] [Fictional Setting] [Forced Possession] [Beautiful Wife] [Powerful Minister] [Adorable Baby] [Pregnant and on the Run] [Ancient-Era Court Intrigue] [Secret Marriage] Luo Shutong, the most proper young noblewoman in the capital, woke one morning to find Ye Chuan, the all-powerful chief minister, lying beside her. Trembling, she pulled out all the mo 11.1kReads8.0Score519Shelves

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   It's not a typical story. At first, the female lead is obedient and the male lead is cold, cunning, and sharp-tongued. The female lead is engaged to the male lead and becomes pregnant and gives birth to his child.

10. 510 雪 Snow Falls on Youyan 雪落幽燕 Helian Chengcheng赫连澄澄Ancient Romance176k WordsCompleted Li Mei, courtesy name Shuyuan, is the legitimate daughter of Prince Yongping’s household. At seven, she was granted the title of County Lady Jing’an. Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, she nevertheless had an unreliable mother. Her mother was a fiery-tempered daughter of a military family, fiercely jealous by nature. In a fit of rage, she killed Su Su, Prince Yongping’s favorite concubine, and was stripped of her title, expelled from the household, and sent to live in seclusion on Mount Nan, 1.1kReads—Score102Shelves

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    This is a fictional historical novel set in the Tang Dynasty, incorporating historical events such as the Tang Dynasty's royal curse incident, the Zhang Guang murder case, and the Jingyuan Mutiny as its backdrop. It's a "warm-hearted man" story. The female lead is a county princess, and the male lead is a young general. The female lead's family suffers misfortune, and she and her mother flee to Youzhou. In Youzhou, the female lead and the male lead meet by chance, surviving together in the wilderness and falling into an ancient cave together. The male lead takes great care of the female lead. The female lead's father is exonerated and his title is restored, and the female lead returns to the royal palace. Just as the two are preparing to marry, someone interferes, ruining their marriage. The female lead is forced to become a nun, living a very difficult life. The male lead cooks for them, showcasing his warm-hearted nature.

11. 511 听 Listen to Her Murmur 听她呢喃 Yun Wu云兀Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted Heiress of a wealthy family x refined but wicked tycoon [Sweet Romance + Married First, Love Later + One-on-One] Lin Yan and Xie Ting went from meeting to getting married in just two days. After the wedding, they went about their own business and kept out of each other’s way. One day, at a party in a bar, Lin Yan was resting on a sofa in the corner when her phone buzzed twice. Xie Ting: [What are you doing?] Lin Yan typed with one hand: [Getting ready to sleep.] After replying, she put down her 2.9kReads9.0Score350Shelves
12. 512 顾 Hello, Mr. Gu 顾先生，你好 Er Chen贰尘Modern Romance126k WordsCompleted Seven years ago, he wrote her a letter ending their friendship with his own hands, then vanished without a trace. Just when she thought they would never meet again in this life, he returned. A deliberately arranged meeting gave them both a chance at a love they couldn't settle for less than. Whenever Cheng Cheng looks back, she still finds it hard to believe. She never imagined that, from the moment she met Gu Qing, no one else would ever be able to enter her world. Back then, they were deskmate 96Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    The first book is based on the author's personal experience, so it's a bit niche, haha.

13. 513 听 She Understands Animal Speech, and the Fake Heiress Solves Cases Like a Pro with Her Adorable Pets 听懂兽语，假千金靠萌宠破案如神 Shu Qiqi舒起起Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Raising fluffy animals + Solving crimes through animal speech + Everyone regrets it] Veterinarian Xia Zhining pours her heart and soul into the Xia family until her health gives out. The day the real heiress returns, the frail Xia Zhining is thrown out with nowhere to go. So broke she can't afford medical treatment, Xia Zhining recovers from a high fever and discovers that she can understand animals! A little squirrel outside her window says she's been targeted by a serial killer who specialize 34.1kReads9.0Score4.9kShelves
14. 514 江 Professor Jiang, Marry Me, the Woman Who Practices Buddhism with Her Hair Uncut 江教授，娶了带发修行的我 Er Chen贰尘Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted Twelve years ago, the first time he met her, it was in a deliberately staged car accident. Twelve years later, when he saw her again, he nearly died at her hands. But she was the only salvation in his life! And he was the only light in hers! Twelve years later, the young heiress of the Leng family had grown into a woman. Even coarse clothes could not conceal her refined elegance and noble bearing when she met him: her master’s supervisor, and the president of the Jiang Group. An inescapable f 10Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 515 无 Infinite Game: The Horror Boss Is Actually a Hopeless Romantic 无限游戏：恐怖boss竟是恋爱脑 Mang Li茫黎Mystery825k WordsCompleted [Infinite Worlds + One True Pairing + Horror Boss] A handsome man visits me in my dreams every night. I thought it was just because I’d been single too long, but it turns out I’ve got a spectacularly strong yin peach blossom. Just as I’m about to visit a Taoist temple to look into it, a driverless blue-and-white taxi takes me to a world of horror, where I meet the handsome man from my dreams in person. [Joy and Mourning]: Why did the old woman hang herself on her son’s wedding night, and why did 3.4kReads7.3Score537Shelves
16. 516 抢 You Stole My Trash Ex? Taste the Massacre First 抢我渣前夫？6，灭门惨剧你先尝 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance278k WordsCompleted [Rebirth, revenge, family intrigue, sweet romance, satisfying read, one-on-one romance] Also known as "My Reborn Half-Sister Wanted to Switch Marriages, So I Let Her. Now She’s the One Crying" Lu Jintang and Lu Zhaoyue were both reborn. As soon as she returned, Lu Zhaoyue eagerly declared, “I’ll give you the Xie family match. I’ll marry into the Xiao family in your place!” Lu Jintang happily agreed and married without hesitation into the seemingly doomed Xie family. Lu Zhaoyue was overjoyed. At 4.5kReads—Score456Shelves

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    Novel, engaging, completed, and enjoyable.

17. 517 公 The Beautiful, Arrogant Princess and Her Sly, Flirtatious Consort 公主美又骄，钓系驸马茶艺高 Fragrant Wood Terrace木香台Ancient Romance353k WordsCompleted [Flirting with each other + Sweet romance, both are virgins + Taking down scumbags] [Arrogant princess + Scheming, sickly, beautiful prince consort] Yun Chaorong’s transmigration into a book went wrong, and she became the heroine of a tragic romance. She learned she was destined to be disfigured and humiliated, lose her entire family, then be imprisoned and tortured to death by the male lead, Xie Nanzhu. What the hell! Yun Chaorong wasn’t having it. She kicked the original male lead and the supp 12kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves
18. 518 古 Past and Present, Swapping Lives: She Takes Down Scumbags in My Rich Family, While I Farm in Exile for Her 古今互穿：她替我豪门虐渣，我替她流放种田 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月25k WordsCompleted She travels between ancient and modern times: she helps me take down scum in a wealthy family, while I help her farm in exile. 12.7kReads—Score213Shelves
19. 519 失 Out of Control! My Archenemy Only Wants to Kiss Her 失控！死对头只想亲她 Lazy January懒一月Modern Romance284k WordsCompleted [Noble, dazzling heiress x laid-back, scheming heir] Qiao Yuning, the only daughter of the top-tier Qiao family in Shanghai, has been doted on and adored since birth. She has the face of a beauty, a bright and alluring presence, and a slim waist with long legs. Her designer clothes and jewelry are always new, and she looks flawless down to the last strand of hair. She's truly a “walking heiress.” Like her, Zhou Shixu, the heir to the prominent Zhou family, comes from a powerful background. Th 70.8kReads9.2Score7kShelves

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    🏀A top-tier wealthy family in Shanghai has a runaway romance! A bright and beautiful young lady and a cunning young master, who are constantly bickering and harboring deep resentment, suddenly find themselves locked in a passionate kiss in front of a floor-to-ceiling window on the rooftop. The contrast is so intense, who wouldn't love this twist?

20. 520 她 She’s Spoiled and Unruly 她纨绔又猖狂 Black Chocolate Loves Sucking Black黑巧爱吸黑Modern Romance247k WordsOngoing [Everyone's Favorite] [Feel-Good] [Rivalry for Her Affection] [Exes Begging for a Second Chance] [First Love] [The One Who Left a Lasting Mark] [Fake and Real Heiresses] [Girl Who Acts Like One of the Guys] She likes men with great bodies and is a total looks person. Decisive and ruthless, she hears her boyfriend talking with his buddies and immediately dumps him. There's always someone better next. When she was twelve, her father brought home the orphaned daughter of a fallen comrade. She becam 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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21. 521 我 After I Was Ordered to Divorce, My Ex-Husband Regretted It 我奉旨和离后，前夫悔不当初 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance36k WordsCompleted After I received the imperial decree to divorce, my ex-husband regretted it too late. 10kReads—Score203Shelves
22. 522 妹 My Sister Stole My Identity, Not Knowing She Was Marrying the General Who Died in Battle in My Place 妹妹抢我身份，却不知是替我嫁给战死的将军 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance12k WordsCompleted My younger sister stole my identity, never knowing she was taking my place in marrying a general who would die in battle. 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
23. 523 不 More Than Dawn 不止黎明 Maple Woods Bid Summer Farewell枫林挽夏Modern Romance287k WordsCompleted A down-to-earth story of youth and ambition in the entertainment industry, with a slow-blooming romance. The male lead grows from an extra into a top actor, while the female lead goes from a rookie to a top agent. They pursue their dreams together, every step of the way. Pure sweetness, no angst, melodrama, or tired tropes. 1v1, love at first sight, pure romance, both leads are each other's first and only. A brave, resilient heroine and a gentle, conflicted hero: a top agent and the actor she he 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead goes from extra to top star, and the female lead goes from novice to manager; both are career-driven individuals, making for a realistic and down-to-earth portrayal. The side couple is also quite enjoyable to watch.

24. 524 错 I Mistook My Husband for an AI 错把夫君当AI Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月13k WordsCompleted I Mistook My Husband for an AI 1.3kReads—Score—Shelves
25. 525 夫 My Husband and His Childhood Sweetheart Made Me Miscarry, So I Finally Got Over Him 夫君和青梅害我流产，我恋爱脑好了 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance12k WordsCompleted My Husband and His Childhood Sweetheart Made Me Miscarry, and I Got Over My Lovesick Foolishness 803Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 526 夫 After My Husband Passed the Exams, He Courted a Princess, But I’m the Real Heiress 夫君高中后攀附郡主，可我才是真千金啊 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted After my husband passed the imperial exams, he cozied up to the county princess. But I’m the real daughter! 271Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 527 系 The System Made My Best Friend Find Me a New Husband: Plaster and Ink Fragrance 系统逼我闺蜜给我换了个老公——石膏与墨香 The Di Jiang Divine Beast, Who Has Everything Go Smoothly一切顺利的帝江神兽12k WordsCompleted The System Made My Best Friend Find Me a New Husband, Plaster and the Scent of Ink 1kReads—Score—Shelves

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    A sweet and quirky short story with no angst, a lighthearted and humorous treat, featuring engaging characters. Perfect for reading before bed without feeling stifled.

28. 528 重 Reborn, I Took All of the Zhao Family’s Fortune 重生后，我夺了赵家全部家产 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted Reborn, I Took All of the Zhao Family's Property 1kReads—Score—Shelves
29. 529 瓜 The Melon-Field Writer's Epic Fail 瓜田写手翻车记 The Di Jiang Divine Beast, Who Has Everything Go Smoothly一切顺利的帝江神兽13k WordsCompleted The Melon-Field Writer’s Epic Fail 599Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 530 竹 My Childhood Friend and Bestie Turned Down a Top Firm’s Offer for Me, So I Got Them Both Fired 竹马和闺蜜替我拒了巨头offer，我反手让他们被开除 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月10k WordsCompleted My Childhood Friend and Bestie Turned Down a Top Company’s Offer for Me, So I Got Them Fired Instead 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves
31. 531 高 Snowfall on the High Peaks 高岭落雪 A Chang Ya阿常吖Modern Romance222k WordsCompleted [Feel-Good School Romance at First, Angsty High-Level Officialdom Drama Later] [Love at First Sight vs. Love That Grows Over Time] [Powerful Family vs. Martyr’s Orphan] School’s been a real headache lately, but at least I heard that the taciturn school bully might have a crush on me... In the purest days of their love, Song Qiubai said they should break up, and Xu Chengche leaped off a building without hesitation. In the purest days of their love, Song Qiubai infiltrated a human trafficking ring 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Fast-paced, suitable

32. 532 我 I'm Trapped in a Death Loop. Who Is the Real Killer? 我陷入了死亡循环，真凶究竟是谁？ Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月13k WordsCompleted I'm Trapped in a Death Loop. Who Is the Real Killer? 166Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 533 网 My Online Boyfriend Is Devoted 网恋男友他很专一 A Redbud Sprig一枝红豆蔻Modern Romance212k WordsCompleted Jin Xiangsi fell in love online… Her online boyfriend was ten years older. They knew each other for two years, dated for one, and finally met in person. She thought the most she had to worry about was getting scammed. She never expected to meet the love of her life. She was glad that, back when they were playing a game, Han Nan had landed a shot right on her. [Sweet romance + youthful ambition + nontraditional esports + short novel + putting scumbags in their place + around 200,000 words] 5.8kReads9.2Score616Shelves

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    A story that began with an online romance. A mutual commitment, filled with a sense of security.

34. 534 表 The Confession Paradox [Book Transmigration] 表白悖论【穿书】 I Eat Pomelos Without Spitting Out the Pith吃柚子不吐皮吖Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted [A carefree little sunshine × a sensitive black-hearted beauty] Yun Zhi accidentally transmigrated into the body of a vicious supporting female character who shared her name. If she completed confession missions, she could cling to life in the novel. She had no choice but to rack up life points by confessing to people in every way she could. Mission: Make an unexpected confession The black-hearted beauty: “Why are you following me?” Yun Zhi swallowed. “I wanted to surprise you.” The black-heart 4.5kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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    "You always lie to me, always tease me, so I hate you." "But I'm not annoyed by you." "You're really nice." "Thank you too." Thank you for being Yun Zhi. Thank you for seeing you every day. Thank you for being in my world. I like you very much.

35. 535 春 A Heart Full of Longing 春心难捱 Xun Can旬灿Modern Romance408k WordsCompleted [I'm Only 19, But My Son Is 18 + He Begs for Her Back + The Cocky Guy Takes the Lead + A Little Wolf-and-Bunny Romance] [Quiet, Sweet Student x Bad-Tempered Tycoon] The Zhu and Meng families have been close for generations. Zhu Lingyu and Meng Ke have known each other since childhood and are engaged. Everyone around them assumes they're a couple and will get married one day. Only Zhu Lingyu knows that the man who indulges her in every way has always held someone else in his heart. She thinks he' 116.8kReads9.3Score15.3kShelves

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    It's also a niche story: the 18-year-old son travels back in time to when the female lead is 19, gradually healing her, and at the same time, he begins to interact with the male lead, whom he's not yet very familiar with...

36. 536 贪 Honey Thief 贪蜜 Silent Words默默無文Modern Romance248k WordsCompleted An alternate Republican-era setting, faithful to each other, slow burn, simmering tension, mildly sweet, no angst, romance-focused. · A restrained, proper, celibate patriarch, and an honest, timid beauty. · As a bride brought in to bring good fortune, Ye Zhaodi hoped she'd get the chance to leave the Fu household and live a quiet, respectable life on her own. She never expected to catch the attention of a man who seemed so virtuous and gentlemanly. From then on, she could never leave this place. 6.9kReads9.2Score824Shelves

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    Nine out of ten articles from the Republican era are tragic, but thankfully this one has a happy ending.

37. 537 云 Lost in the Clouds, With No Way Home 云深不知归途 I'm Not the Fairest of Them All 2021非我倾城2021Modern Romance80k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof, bad-boy-charismatic, secretly calculating male lead × sharp-witted, carefree female lead] This is a collection of short stories, full of absurd humor and lighthearted comedy, with plenty of sweetness and no angst. "My Husband Doesn’t Love Me" I married a man who didn’t love me. My husband was perfect in every way: a gentleman, refined and unbelievably handsome. He had only two flaws. First, he had been in a car accident a year ago and now spent his days in a wheelchair. Second, he 306Reads8.8Score—Shelves
38. 538 恋 After We Started Dating, I Found Out My Nomad Boyfriend Was the Richest Man on the Grasslands? 恋爱后，牧民男友竟是草原首富？ I Want More Ovaltine欧泡果奶我还要Modern Romance844k WordsCompleted [Everyday sweetness] [1v1] [Both leads are pure] [Slow burn] He says, “For grassland folk, love is like a lasso. Once you've set your sights on someone, you never let go for the rest of your life.” [Chen Yin, a city nurse with a prickly exterior x Su He, a rugged grassland rancher] A silent father, a short-tempered mother, a brother treated like the family heir: she is left broken. Unable to get through all her night shifts or save enough money, Chen Yin ekes out a living in Yangcheng. Until “Ba 3.9kReads8.9Score512Shelves

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    The romance feels incredibly realistic!! The male lead is a rugged Mongolian man, and the female lead is a nurse working in Guangzhou. They meet through a game, and the male lead confronts the female lead outside the hospital, forcing her to confess her feelings. The two overcome various real-world obstacles and eventually settle down on the grasslands, living a sweet and loving life.

39. 539 势 A Marriage of Equals 势均婚敌 Xiao Erduo Tutu晓耳朵图图Modern Romance233k WordsOngoing [Two equally formidable leads, married first and fell in love later, long-planned romance, both pure, intertwined with campus life] Wen Ying and Lu Yishu are married. They were once deskmates, the top two students in their grade at Elite High School, and alumni and outstanding graduates of Jinghua University. Now they’ve paired off with each other and begun a secret married life. Because of her mother’s insistence, Wen Ying feels she has no choice. Fine, she’ll get married. After all, this sworn 410Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, and the enduring warmth of married life.

40. 540 乔 Dr. Qiao, I Want to Help You Collect Rent 乔医生，我想帮你收租 Fu Long伏珑Modern Romance756k WordsCompleted Jing Yan spent five years in love with Chu Yi, only to hear that his first love had moved into his home, instead of getting a wedding announcement. Her love for him faded away in an instant. After the breakup, she meets her landlord for the first time. Mr. Qiao is a doctor. The next time she sees him, she learns he’s also a property owner. In her everyday life, Dr. Qiao is the very picture of a mature, dependable adult man. One night, Jing Yan sends Dr. Qiao a tentative message: “Maybe I don’t w 2.8kReads9.2Score391Shelves

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    Not clichéd, the male lead is unaffected by any power, super satisfying. I don't like books where the female lead is wronged because of external factors or scheming women.

41. 541 薄 A Visitor in Mint 薄荷来客 An Fu安符Modern Romance204k WordsOngoing [Slow-burn woman + slow-burn man] “Bo He, would you be interested in marrying me?” Xun Yu had always thought of himself as a complete, self-contained island that didn’t need anyone to fill its gaps. So when he asked a woman this at twenty-nine, after choosing at eighteen to live alone and never marry, his expression remained calm, but his earlobes turned bright red. He told himself it had nothing to do with love. It was simply an awkward request forced on him by the circumstances. “Mr. Xun, why 26Reads—Score103Shelves

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    That's niche enough, hahaha

42. 542 瑰 A Geisha’s Dream 瑰夏之梦 Black and White Images黑白画映Modern Romance179k WordsCompleted One midsummer day in my second year of high school, I glimpsed Xiao Ruohua at the library, bent over her books by the window. She became the Guixia rose I kept hidden in my heart. For twelve long years, I watched her from afar. I saw her shine as she sang onstage and dazzle everyone in debate competitions. I also saw her hide beneath the protection of the Chu family, suppress all her talents, and become an obedient, almost invisible stepdaughter. I watched in silence and quietly made my way towa 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story of a twelve-year unrequited love

43. 543 供 I Put My Childhood Bride Through College, and Now She Wants to Dump Me 供童养媳上大学，毕业就想甩夫君 Yuan Kai Yuan Xin元凯元心Modern Romance2.0M WordsOngoing [Completed] [Family-Loving, Patriotic Chaoshan, 1988] "I want to call off the engagement!" he said. "All right, then let's consummate the marriage." A rough-hewn country man from Chaozhou got himself a beautiful bride in one night, only for her to run away the next day! He chased her to a newspaper office in Guangzhou, the University of Munich in Germany, the Xi'an Mecha Research Institute, the Jiangmen Mecha Experimental Base, and the Dahao Subsea Tunnel Mecha Experimental Base! Human-machine n 2.1kReads8.1Score103Shelves

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    [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

44. 544 丽 Lisi's Smuggling Adventure 丽丝偷渡记 Heavenly Path Bow天行弓7k WordsCompleted Lisi's Smuggling Journey 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A fresh take on the story, lots of laughs

45. 545 清 Tales of the Qingshui River 清水河往事 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance133k WordsCompleted Zhao Xinran was once a young high school teacher. He left the classroom to take the civil service exam and became the mayor of a town. Thanks to his dedication and strong results, he was promoted to director of a county bureau, and eventually became the director of a municipal department. Two female students worked under him, one specializing in the humanities and the other in the sciences. Both made significant contributions to their hometowns, earning Zhao Xinran political achievements while d 677Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book features a young male protagonist who leaves the classroom and rises through the ranks to become town mayor, county bureau chief, county magistrate, and city bureau chief. Two female students, one a humanities student and the other a science student, each bring him political achievements but also entangle him in romantic relationships.

46. 546 奴 Nunu 奴奴 Jing Lang璟琅Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted The inner palace was hushed, while Zhaoyang Hall was warm. She was a little cat from Spirit Cat Mountain, who wandered innocently into the world of a human emperor. He gave her boundless affection, but also a gilded cage she could never escape. He was an emperor, with all the ruthlessness and cunning that came with the title. His love for her was real, and so was his use of her. He told her she was his slave, his alone. 59Reads—Score125Shelves

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    I like this one; the female lead is a kitten.

47. 547 人 People on Earth Won't Have Kids, and Even the Gods in Heaven Are Panicking! 人间不愿生娃，天上神仙都急了！ Heavenly Path Bow天行弓9k WordsCompleted People on earth don't want to have children, and even the gods in heaven are panicking! 23Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 548 桃 A Garden of Students, Growing Old Together in Love 桃李满天下恩爱共白头 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance42k WordsCompleted Wu Xiaomin was a country girl, born and raised in the countryside, but she had always been a good student and was naturally beautiful. Unfortunately, after she started high school, her surroundings changed dramatically, leaving her confused and lost. In her sophomore year, she met a new homeroom teacher who helped her find her way again. After graduating from college, Wu Xiaomin gave up a job placement back in her hometown and introduced a female college classmate to her former high school teach 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves
49. 549 为 To Have More Babies, Even the Gods Go Wild (The Mortal Realm)! 为了多生娃，神仙也疯狂（人间篇）！ Heavenly Path Bow天行弓8k WordsCompleted Even Immortals Go Wild to Have More Kids (The Mortal Realm Arc)! 65Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 550 等 The Happiness We Waited For 等来的幸福 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance51k WordsCompleted In this blended family, the male and female leads grow up calling each other brother and sister. After her mother dies, the heroine goes abroad with her biological father. While overseas, she and the male lead begin a relationship. 761Reads—Score—Shelves

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