Marriage First, Love Later, With a Young Lady Female Lead and a CEO Male Lead 先婚后爱 女主大小姐男主总裁

1. 251 联 After Our Arranged Marriage, Miss Su Wants to Be a Caged Canary 联姻后，苏小姐想当金丝雀了 Mu Wanyan慕绾颜Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Also known as: After Our Arranged Marriage, the Money-Obsessed Wife Set Out to Empty Mr. Lu's Wallet [Complete, very sweet with no angst] (Marriage first, love later × modern romance × powerful leads × one-on-one romance; aloof, scheming CEO vs. quirky, mischievous young wife) Before the arranged marriage, Miss Su was busy building her career. After all, what man could compare to a career? Money can make the world go round, but men can't! After the marriage, Miss Su's daily routine was: build he 1.3kReads9.2Score14514d adds

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   All three are stories of arranged marriages that blossom into love. I personally prefer the third one, but the first two are also good. The first two are currently being updated, while the last one is already completed.

2. 252 救 Help! After Winning Over a Psycho, I Was Spoiled and Coddled 救命！攻略疯批后，我被娇养诱哄 Huai Si怀姒Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted A word of warning: The early chapters are awkward, and the story focuses on sweet romance. It has some Mary Sue and silly, innocent heroine elements, so if that's not your thing, be sure to click the X! [Transmigrating into a book + both leads' first relationship + sickly, possessive, pitiful male lead × sweet, flirtatious little princess + extreme sweetness ahead] Yu Zhibai transmigrates into a book and becomes the doomed fiancée of the deranged male lead she created. What's more, she has only 5.8kReads9.1Score38714d adds
3. 253 商 An Arranged Marriage Is Fine! But Mr. Zhou Is a Hopeless Romantic 商业联姻没错！可周先生是恋爱脑 Volcano-Roasted Chestnuts火山烤栗子Modern Romance505k WordsCompleted [Long-planned scheme + marriage before love + heiress of a prominent family x Hong Kong tycoon] Shen Tanzhao is a brilliant actress, graceful and alluring, with a dazzling, exceptional beauty. She's an undisputed beauty and rising star in the entertainment industry. Her resources are so impressive that people can't help wondering who her powerful backer is, but two years go by without anyone finding out. - One day, Shen Tanzhao is suddenly caught up in dating rumors with a top-tier star she's wo 12.4kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds

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   A marriage arranged by wealthy families, leading to a happy family life; the male lead has been planning this for a long time, while the female lead gradually develops feelings for him, their love blossoming slowly and steadily; the male lead is restrained and polite, the female lead is clear-headed and not a saint, with sound values, they are evenly matched, and both have their own opinions. [Eating popcorn]

4. 254 段 Mr. Duan’s Radiant, Darling Wife 段先生的明艳小娇妻 Le Q乐QModern Romance280k WordsCompleted Original title: A South Wind Knows My Heart At a dinner party, one of his admirers said to her: “Cross me, and you might not like what happens!” She stood her ground and smiled. “Sorry, I’ve never liked fruit.” He was a domineering CEO with an iron fist. She was a rich heiress who always got even. A business marriage tied together two people who had nothing to do with each other. From then on, the girl became the boy’s one and only. In business, the man was ruthless and decisive, willing to do a 136Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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   Although the rating is low, I think it's quite good. Everyone might have different tastes. These are the only two "arranged marriage" dramas I've watched so far. You can give them a try!

5. 255 轻 A Rose, Gently Soothed 轻哄玫瑰 Little Boat Turns to Rain小舟化雨Modern Romance157k WordsOngoing [Spoiled, willful heiress × Proud, aloof business tycoon] Shen Shuang was known throughout Licheng as a model daughter. She played the role of the Yan family's young madam to perfection. Everyone praised her as gentle, virtuous, dignified, and poised. But Yan Lin had only one word for her: “Fake.” Yet when Shen Shuang later asked for a divorce, the usually cool and restrained head of the Yan family turned red-eyed and begged her to take him back. Shen Shuang was the apple of the Shen family's e —Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 256 嫁 After Marrying My Arrogant Nemesis, He Kisses Me Every Day 嫁给傲娇死对头后，他日日诱吻我 Qian Huai千槐Modern Romance341k WordsCompleted (The main story is complete.) [A sharp-tongued but soft-hearted young heir + a fiery, captivating beauty] (This story focuses on romance. If that’s not your thing, don’t read it.) "Childhood rivals + marriage before love + sweet romance with no cheating + two CEOs" Everyone in the capital knew Jiang Lian and Qi Hua as sworn rivals. Then, overnight, news broke that they had gotten married. As people wondered what was going on, the two spoke up. Qi Hua: “Stay out of my business. It’s a marriage of 902Reads9.1Score10414d adds
7. 257 造 His Pregnant Wife Frowns, and the Abstinent CEO Turns into a Coward 造反孕妻一皱眉，禁欲总裁怂成狗 So It Was Chacha原来是茶茶呀Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + marriage first, love later + devoted to each other] Before getting their marriage license, Miss Qin drew up an exorbitant betrothal gift list to make a certain someone back down “Three betrothal letters, six formalities, three matchmakers, and six betrothal gifts; ten properties; a set each of red, green, and blue aquamarines; rubellites in red, green, blue, black, and purple; and three profitable publicly listed companies… I won't bring a single thing as dowry!” To shut her up, 8.6kReads8.9Score79814d adds

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   Absolutely!

8. 258 我 I Woke Up My Husband from His Vegetative State 我让植物人老公苏醒 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance286k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + age gap + groveling pursuit + sweet romance + powerful man lowering his head] Su Tong is the Su family’s adopted daughter. Clever from a young age, she excelled in school and graduated from Harvard, becoming an outstanding neurosurgeon. The Su family’s biological daughter, Su Shishi, refuses to honor the betrothal arranged for her when she was young and marry Huo Yunzhou, a business magnate from Haicheng who has been in a vegetative state since a car accident. So her adop 2.1kReads8.0Score15014d adds

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   These books are pretty good. The male and female leads are arranged to fall in love later. The female lead is a rich heiress, and the male lead is a CEO.

9. 259 新 On Our Wedding Night, I Woke My Husband from His Coma 新婚夜，我让植物人老公苏醒了 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance169k WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + winning her back after breaking her heart + age gap + sweet romance + scheming male lead] Her older sister was suffering from kidney failure and urgently needed money for a transplant. Jiang Yawei swallowed her pride and went home to beg her scumbag father to pay for the surgery, only to catch her boyfriend of three years kissing Jiang Feifei, her half-sister. Her father and stepmother seized the chance to hold her sister’s life-saving money over her head, forcing her to 1.9kReads—Score13514d adds
10. 260 闪 My Flash-Marriage Husband Is Actually a Trillionaire CEO 闪婚老公，竟是千亿总裁 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance161k WordsCompleted 4.9kReads—Score17014d adds
11. 261 京 The Capital’s Power Player, His Wife’s One and Only 京圈大佬，独宠娇妻 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, deep love later + sweet romance + scheming male lead + regretful groveling + age gap] Su Tong never imagined her own father could be so blinded by greed that he’d use her as a bargaining chip and heartlessly send her to the bed of Gu Tingshen, a powerful figure in the capital’s elite circles. Gu Tingshen was notorious among the capital’s elite for being abstinent and calculating, intensely controlling, cold, domineering, and sharp-tongued. Everyone treated him with awe and fear. 1.8kReads—Score—14d adds
12. 262 缅 Back from Northern Myanmar, I Marry a Beijing Tycoon 缅北归来，我嫁给京圈大佬 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance123k WordsCompleted [Forced Marriage + Powerful Tycoon’s Relentless Pursuit + Sweet Age-Gap Romance] After her boyfriend betrays her, Li Shiqi is sold to northern Myanmar. In her darkest hour, she happens upon Mu Tingye, the capital’s most powerful business tycoon, and only then manages to escape. Having fled a living hell, she is instead forced into marriage by the aloof, celibate business magnate. At first, Mu Tingye only wants to keep her under his thumb. But before long, he falls head over heels and spoils her 230Reads—Score—14d adds
13. 263 我 I Restored the Capital’s Tycoon’s Sight, and He Spoils Me Rotten 我让京圈大佬复明，他把我狠狠宠 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted [Substitute marriage, love after marriage, ex-husband’s redemption, sweet romance, both leads are virgins] Huo Jingchen had a fiery temper, devastating looks, and a decisive, domineering way of doing things. He was arrogant and unruly, with a strong streak of tsundere pride. He was recognized throughout the business world as a genius, famous for his ruthlessness and cunning. His decisive, ruthless methods earned him the nickname “Living Yama,” and made his business rivals tremble at the mere men 1.2kReads—Score10014d adds
14. 264 禁 The Abstinent Tycoon Is Addicted to Me 禁欲大佬对我上瘾 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance144k WordsCompleted [1v1 sweet romance + both leads are devoted to each other + powerful man lowers his head] After getting drunk, Sheng Yanxi accidentally wandered into the presidential suite of Ling Jingchen, the fearsome “tyrant” of Hancheng. After one reckless night, she woke up, saw the outline of the man beside her, and was scared out of her wits. It was Ling Jingchen! The cold-faced tyrant whose slightest stomp could make all of Hancheng tremble! While he was still asleep, she fled in a panic. Ling Jingchen 2.8kReads—Score12714d adds
15. 265 丑 After Her Ugly Stepsister Takes Her Place, the Obsessive Young Master Li Spoils and Teases Her! 丑女替嫁后，被偏执厉少宠又撩！ Yi Yi一一Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's only ones + Extra doting + Sly scheming + Sweet and satisfying] Gu Yiyi is forced to marry Young Master Li, an ugly man with a violent temper. Everyone says, “An ugly woman with an ugly man. A perfect match.” But one day, the ugly wife becomes beautiful, and her combat skills shoot through the roof. She takes down scumbags, tears into homewreckers, and tramples fake sweethearts... Her moves are smooth and effortless, and she's insanely cool. The people who've been pr 29Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The title is a bit corny, but the content is quite different from others and rather novel. I almost died laughing at the way the male and female leads interact.

16. 266 离 After the Divorce, My Wealthy Ex-Husband Begged Me to Remarry Him 离婚后豪门前夫跪求我复婚 Fu Long伏珑Modern Romance289k WordsCompleted Qin Yan wants Bai Wanwan to be a sweet, sensible Mrs. Qin. Bai Wanwan thinks to herself: Sure, I look sweet. Everyone around Qin Yan knows there's someone else living in his heart, his white moonlight, but Bai Wanwan pretends not to know. At last, one day, Qin Yan risks everything for his beloved, and Bai Wanwan sees her chance. She successfully tricks him into divorcing her. Only after the divorce does Qin Yan realize he's been fooled. He gradually discovers that his little wife isn't sweet at 4.4kReads8.6Score31614d adds

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    You absolutely have to read books four and five. They're super good (okay, I haven't read book four). Honestly, they're really good, you have to check them out. If you don't like them, I'll steal your toilet! [Full face emoji]

17. 267 彻 Sleepless Through the Night 彻夜难眠 It's Never Too Late桑榆未晚Modern Romance829k WordsCompleted When she woke up, she had not only gained a husband, but also a three-year-old son! In Pei Yin’s memories, she had always been the family’s darling, a well-behaved girl doted on by everyone. Who was that stunning woman in the video? Who was that social butterfly in the photo? Pei Yin was completely bewildered. After thinking it over for three days, she decided to dismiss her harem and cling tight to her beloved husband, Qi Feiran! Qi Feiran had long known that their marriage was in name on 196Reads8.4Score—14d adds
18. 268 犯 Crossed the Line 犯了规 Silk Tresses, Wound and Wound青丝绾绾Modern Romance869k WordsCompleted [This novel has been adapted into the short drama Stranded.] For three years of marriage, Jiang You has slept alone. A set of photos of her stealing a romantic moment sends Jiang You trending, and also brings her missing husband back after three years. Everyone thinks Jiang You is as good as dead, but then At the company’s anniversary celebration, In front of thousands of people, the CEO drops to one knee: “Youyou, I’ll give you my life. Please don’t leave.” [Cool, reserved wife + secretly flirt 1.9kReads9.0Score23514d adds
19. 269 军 The Warlord's Cherished Bride: Marshal, Come Here! 军阀权宠：大帅，你过来！ Fan Sheng梵升Modern Romance708k WordsCompleted [The short drama of the same name, The Marshal, Come Here, is now streaming] In the years of the Republic, war and chaos swept the land, and each warlord ruled his own territory. The day Su City fell, Qiao Wan was treated like a piece of cargo and offered to the new ruler of the three northwestern provinces. They said Ninth Master Ji was cold-blooded and ruthless, and that he had caused the deaths of three wives. He was a man cursed by fate. Ji Shiyan strolled out from beneath the hanging-flower 9kReads9.4Score94714d adds
20. 270 双 A Sweet Romance for Two Reborn Souls: The Mu Family's Cherished Mrs. Mu 双重生甜婚：全豪门团宠慕太太 Si Shiqi司十柒Modern Romance258k WordsCompleted [Both reborn + sweet romance + putting scumbags in their place + doted on by everyone] Rumor has it that Mr. Mu's three previous fiancées all died. She risked her life to marry into his wealthy family, escaped the deadly curse on her wedding night, but couldn't avoid an accidental death four years later. After being reborn, she flatly refused to be a stand-in bride. She never expected the man to come knocking, insisting that he would marry no one but her... Fine! In her previous life, theirs had 120Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    Although the score wasn't very high, it was still very good.

21. 271 霍 Mr. Huo, Don't Cry. Your Wife Is Reborn to Spoil You! 霍总别哭了，夫人重生来宠你了！ Jasmine Sheng茉莉笙Modern Romance516k WordsCompleted (Completed) [Rebirth, Sweet Romance, Devoted Love, Mutual Firsts] When the scumbag lit the torch, Huo Sichen, the man Ruan Yan had hated all her life, walked toward her without fear of the flames. A falling beam pinned him down, and flames licked over his body, but the arms holding her never budged. Even after being reborn, Ruan Yan couldn’t forget that scene. Amid the blazing fire, he whispered in her ear, “Yanyan, I’m not afraid of being reduced to ashes. I only want to take you home.” He was 1.9kReads8.9Score17014d adds
22. 272 蜜 A Sweet Flash Marriage: My Broke Husband Is So Mysterious 蜜糖闪婚：三无老公特神秘 Ali Eats Pudding阿狸吃布丁Modern Romance186k WordsCompleted Her fiancé kicked her off a rooftop, but little did she know that he had also kicked off a romance for her. “Mr. Lu, with your circumstances, finding a wife won’t be easy. Why not just take one who’s already available?” Xia Xian tilted up her little face and said with a beaming smile. Lu Jingmo narrowed his eyes, a sly glint flashing in them. “All right.” Xia Xian had assumed Lu Jingmo was just a handsome pauper, but it turned out he had a double identity. “Jingmo, your mother says you’re the ba —Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 273 我 I Love You, Heart and Soul 我爱你，不经心脏 A Charming Branch一枝媚Modern Romance157k WordsCompleted She once got the chance to keep living thanks to a heart transplant. That new heart also sent her life off its original course, turning everything upside down... 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommended! It's so addictive!

24. 274 热 A Hot Kiss from a Wild Rose: Lord Li Is Smitten 热吻野玫瑰，厉总他沦陷了 Nine Sweets九甜Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted [Aloof, domineering CEO vs. gorgeous, spoiled heiress; showbiz; a powerful couple; devoted romance; sweet pampering] New to showbiz, Wen Ting has more excellent opportunities than she can handle, and her breathtaking beauty has won her countless fans. In no time, she becomes a hugely popular young actress. Of course, her outrageous, arrogant behavior also leaves her mired in scandals. [Exclusive scoop: Wen Ting had lunch with the Gu family's eldest young master yesterday, then went to the second 17.9kReads9.1Score2.1k14d adds

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    I've finished reading both of these books, and they're ones I really like.

25. 275 报 Report, Mr. CEO: Your Wife Dumped You Again 报告总裁，你又被夫人甩了 North North Star北北星Modern Romance218k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced, wealthy CEO, marriage before love] Everyone says Pei Yishen doesn’t love Su Chi and was forced into the marriage. That’s why, on their wedding day, Pei Yishen left for a foreign country, making Su Chi a laughingstock throughout the city. Their marriage was a constant battle. But who could have guessed… “Mr. Pei, someone hit madam.” “Break his hand.” “Mr. Pei, madam wants to go on vacation.” “Go buy her an island.” “Mr. Pei, madam wants a divorce.” “Tell her she can 100Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    The male lead didn't like the female lead before he realized what was going on, but after that, he doted on her rotten. His family treated her exceptionally well; it felt like he was a free gift with a phone plan.

26. 276 我 My Life Is Yours 我的命，都给你 Three Pine Nuts三只松子Modern Romance48k WordsCompleted Ji Mingshu hated Xu Meiling with all his heart and tormented her until she died. But when she was really gone, Ji Mingshu realized... he had fallen in love with her. 1.7kReads8.1Score20714d adds

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    Don't blame me if you're not satisfied; their descriptions say it's all about marriage before love.

27. 277 假 If I Had Never Loved You 假如不曾爱过你 Three Pine Nuts三只松子Modern Romance49k WordsCompleted Under the weight of all the abuse, Jian Xin has spent the past six months living like a slut. 503Reads8.5Score10314d adds
28. 278 宠 Spoiled Without Limits: Reborn as the Family's Beloved Darling 宠到没下限，重生团宠甜爆啦 Yun Luo, That's Me云洛本洛Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn revenge + everyone’s darling + twins + 1v1 + no misunderstandings from the male lead] A pampered darling cherished in everyone’s hands VS a devoted, tenderhearted, aloof CEO from a wealthy family Yun Li died at the hands of the man she loved and her cousin. Even her family and her husband in name were not spared. When she opened her eyes again, a man had her by the throat. “Sweetheart, since you want to escape so badly, I’ll grant your wish. We’ll die together.” Yun Li played along, sett 897Reads9.2Score12714d adds

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    These particularly attractive characters have the following characteristics:

29. 279 团 Beloved by All: My Little Sister Sets the World Ablaze 团宠，我家妹妹燃炸翻天 Miss Yuanyuan圆圆姑娘Modern Romance535k WordsCompleted (Secret identities + adored by the whole family + sweet romance) After being reborn, Su Lingwei takes brutal revenge on the scumbag and his mistress, then settles into the role of a sweet, obedient little sister. Eldest brother, head of the Su family: Short on cash? Just tell me! Second brother, renowned director: You're gorgeous, sis. I'll make you a star! Third brother, top racing driver: Sis, you drive way too fiercely. Fourth brother, martial arts champion: Anyone who picks on my sister is a 170Reads8.8Score—14d adds
30. 280 沐 Madam Mu, Please Keep Your Secret Identity Under Wraps 沐夫人，请捂好马甲 Wan Ying婉萤Modern Romance644k WordsCompleted Word has it that the daughter the Ruan family lost as a child has returned. And she came back on her own? The news shocked all the powerful families. They’d assumed the girl who’d come from who-knows-where would be a country bumpkin who knew nothing! A country bumpkin? Ruan Xi raised an eyebrow and revealed one secret identity after another. What? The world’s top fashion designer? The world’s top hacker? The world’s youngest scientist? A professor at a world-class university? The boss of Chenxi 2.1kReads8.7Score31614d adds
31. 281 偏 The Obsessive Big Shot's Flirtatious Darling Has Turned Dark Again 偏执大佬的小撩精又黑化了 Mu Yao沐杳Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted “I want to lock you away somewhere you’ll never see anyone but me, for the rest of our lives.” Everyone knew that the Jiang family’s powerful patriarch owned the entire capital. The only thing Bai Ruanuan could never become, no matter how long he tried, was his. After dying tragically in both her lives, Bai Ruanuan was reborn and spent every day keeping her secret identity under wraps while teaching the scumbags a lesson. Young Master Jiang, meanwhile, was busy chasing his wife and locking her u 2.5kReads8.8Score18014d adds
32. 282 团 The Beloved Little Darling: The Apple of Her Powerful Brothers’ Eyes 团宠奶宝：大佬哥哥们的心尖尖 Pomelo Yueyue西柚月月Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Sweet little darling + everyone’s favorite, sweeter than candy!] Ruan Ruan transmigrated into a book with her System and returned to the age of five, gaining six powerful big brothers. The eldest brother, a domineering CEO, declared, “Spoil her! Spoil my little sister as much as you can!” The second brother ran a security company and ordered, “Protect my sister. Let’s see who dares bully her!” The third brother was a beloved movie star, showing off his sister every chance he got. “My little sis 1.4kReads9.1Score18414d adds
33. 283 重 Reborn and Doted On by All: The Battle Madam Knows Just How to Woo Her Husband 重生团宠：战太太撩夫好狠啊 A Hundred Grains Flourish百谷蓁蓁Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted On her wedding day, Su Yu was murdered by her husband and younger sister. She was reborn at twenty, the year Zhan Jingting came to ask for her hand in marriage. When she met Zhan Jingting again, he told her, “Your family will mistreat you, but I won’t. This card has no spending limit. Use it however you like!” She replied, “I’ll be a good wife. I’m smart and capable, and one day I’ll bring you a wonderful surprise.” Well, as it turned out... She was a top hacker, a renowned director, and the mys 192Reads8.9Score—14d adds
34. 284 报 Reporting, Lord Zhan: Your Flirty Little Darling Has Taken the World by Storm with Her Baby 报告湛爷，你的小撩精带崽惊艳全球 Su Xiaoguaiguai苏小乖乖Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Adorable child, adored by everyone, sweet romance, devoted husband, modern romance] Everyone knew that the noble and peerless Lord Zhan had spent eight years raising a useless little princess. Lord Zhan: “My Jingjing is timid and soft-hearted. Even a slightly loud voice can scare her.” Then one day, the trending topics all changed to: #Shocking! Lord Zhan’s useless little darling is a medical genius. #Shocking! Lord Zhan’s useless little darling is a mysterious hacker. #Shocking! Lord Zhan’s us 519Reads9.1Score13914d adds
35. 285 山 The Mountains and Seas Leave Me Heartbroken 山海意难平 Tang Yingxiao唐颖小Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Lin Wanbai is a wealthy heiress born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Everyone dotes on her and gives her whatever she wants. Then she falls for Fu Juxing, an illegitimate son with no status. Everyone urges her to think it over before acting. But she stubbornly refuses to listen, saying with confidence, “Do you know what it means to boil a frog in warm water? I'll make him fall in love with me, and then he won't be able to pull himself away.” After three years of marriage, he becomes her pe 496Reads8.0Score10014d adds

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    These are the ones I was talking about, right? They're all super good-looking! [Admiring]

36. 286 墨 Ink of Sorrow, Blossoms of Love 墨殇合欢颜 Nan Shi Zhi Yi南时知忆Ancient Romance395k WordsCompleted [Pure Historical Romance, No Rebirth] + [Marriage Before Love] + [Love of Country and Family] + [BE] A man who has renounced desire hides his feelings, while an innocent heart falls in love. He is a wise, steady general who protects the nation. She is the clever, charming sixth daughter of the Chancellor, a little troublemaker. Though they have never met, an imperial decree binds them together. After they marry, they do nothing but bicker, without ever touching each other. Neither of them ex 47Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    A tragic love story of arranged marriage turning into love – check it out!

37. 287 婚 Spoiled After Marriage 婚后侍宠 Tu Su兔苏Modern Romance541k WordsCompleted Miss Sunflower and Her Qipao Gentleman The heroine has an avoidant attachment style + the older hero guides her / both are pure in body and mind, with overwhelming possessiveness Beautiful, bold, resilient, and seemingly well-behaved university professor x proud, sharp-tongued, scheming, aloof beauty [Flash Marriage and Exclusive Devotion + Clear-Headed Strong Female Lead + Marriage Before Love + Two Strong Leads + Age Gap + Slow-Burn Romance + Adorabl 3.1kReads8.5Score15514d adds

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    The story is about a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The female lead is a beautiful university teacher in a qipao, and the male lead is from a prestigious family. They get married in the very first chapter, only to be kicked out of bed by his wife.

38. 288 结 On Our Wedding Day, the Heir to a Tycoon Family Put Me in My Place 结婚当天，豪门继承人给我下马威 Xia Buya夏布吖Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Marry first, fall in love later + seven-year age gap + misunderstandings + rekindled love] [Proud, high-status male lead + calm, clever female lead. Sweet-and-angsty romance is the best!] Everyone in Mocheng says that Master Mo, who is nearly thirty, has no interest in women. Rumor has it he's waiting for his childhood sweetheart, and that the two of them will naturally marry in time. But one day, Mo Chengzhou is suddenly forced by his grandfather to marry a twenty-one-year-old girl with a five 3.8kReads9.1Score36614d adds

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    A fallen, arrogant heiress from a top-tier wealthy family versus a celibate, aloof CEO from a wealthy family.

39. 289 给 I Became My Secret Husband's Substitute, and Now I'm Drowning in Scandals 给隐婚老公当替身后我黑料缠身 Ninety-Nine, Forty-Five九九四十五Modern Romance278k WordsCompleted [Hilarious, sweet romance, entertainment-industry face-slapping power fantasy, marriage before love, groveling to win her back] “Whoever wants this marriage can have it!” “Then just wait to get blacklisted from the entertainment industry!” “You’ve got to be kidding. You think I’m scared of you? What time does the wedding start?” Overnight, news that the heiress of the Cheng family was marrying the second young master of the Ren family spread throughout the capital. “After we get married, we’ll s 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Satisfaction guaranteed!

40. 290 一 A Life Full of Joy 一笙有喜 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [A breathtaking beauty, a fallen heiress, VS a refined, aloof heir to a powerful Beijing family. Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + clear-headed heroine] After a sudden upheaval, Song Xi has no choice but to marry the refined, aloof heir to the Qiao family. At first, though, the two are like needle and wheat: neither can stand the other. Who could have guessed that they’d later be so sweet together? Their friends all complained, “Leave us single people a way to live!” One day, Presiden 33.3kReads9.5Score3.6k14d adds

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    This is amazing, I could look at it for ages!

41. 291 盛 A Blissful Marriage: Please Spare Me, My Possessive Boss 盛世婚宠：偏执大佬请饶命 Fish-Fragrant Shredded Pork ccc鱼香肉丝cccModern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + Devoted marriage + Redemption, an obsessive, violent male lead VS a sharp-tongued, food-loving heroine] They say Ning Dai, head of the Ning family, is bloodthirsty and utterly brutal. They also say he’s gravely ill and won’t live much longer. People have seen him cold-blooded, violent, and menacing. But only Tang Qianluo has seen his vulnerable side! … “I don’t want to let go! I can’t let go! I won’t let go!” “Stay by my side or go to hell. You choose.” “Please, love me!” He’s 6.1kReads9.3Score61714d adds

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    These are all stories of marriage before love! I absolutely love all three! [Admiration][Admiration] I highly recommend the first one! [Bookmark] It's incredibly sweet! Plus, there are multiple couples to ship! [Admiration] Just go for it! They're all great! (○`ε´○)

42. 292 霍 The Huo Heir’s Cherished Darling 霍少的掌中娇 Qi Yu栖予Modern Romance597k WordsCompleted (Signed for publication) Gu Jian, Beijing's notorious delinquent girl, was eighteen and still hadn't graduated from high school. She drank, fought, and wore smoky eye makeup. People feared her, and even ghosts were afraid of her: she was a little tyrant everyone said was headed for the skies. Third Master Huo Chenghan of the Huo family flicked ash from his cigarette, his stern brows lifting slightly. "I hear you want to fly up to the heavens?" Gu Jian, the little tyrant, shuddered. Blushing, she 682Reads9.2Score10114d adds
43. 293 新 Livestream on Our Wedding Night! The Obsessive Movie Emperor Kisses Her to Tears 新婚夜直播！她被偏执影帝亲哭了 Yan Xiaoxi炎小熙Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Sweet Romance + Silly, Spoiling Love + Adorable Baby + Irresistibly Charming] After three years of marriage, she thought they were just a couple in name. She never imagined that he had been plotting this for years and had secretly loved her for ages. The abstinent, restrained, impeccably dressed Best Actor Chi was actually a refined scoundrel, all sultry charm and sweet talk? Ever since her actor husband stopped pretending, Ji Nanyou has been blushing and swooning e 3.2kReads9.4Score37614d adds
44. 294 墨 Young Master Mo's Over-the-Top Devotion to His Wife 墨少宠妻超高调 Nan Wanwan南绾绾Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Thirteen years ago, she took in a boy with nowhere to go. Thirteen years later, he destroys her family. Aboard a luxury cruise ship, she plunges a knife into her own belly, killing herself and her unborn child in front of him, then jumps into the sea! “Mo Jinyan, the Ci family owes you nothing anymore.” The man who had always been noble and mild-mannered loses control for the first time, his eyes bloodshot! When they meet again, she smiles brightly, holding the hand of a little girl with feature 6.4kReads7.2Score54014d adds

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    In short, it's great. If you haven't seen it yet, go watch it now!

45. 295 重 Reborn, Mr. Fu Completely Loses Control 重生归来，傅先生彻底失控了 Brush in Hand, Blushing Gently执笔染轻颜Modern Romance685k WordsCompleted Both leads are reborn + regretful pursuit + the heroine isn't very strong; she's soft and sweet. In her past life, he believed she had hurt his family and had her locked up in a psychiatric hospital. Unable to endure the abuse, she took her own life there. Reborn, she does everything she can to stay away from the scumbag. So why is this man chasing after her and refusing to let go in this life? To keep Su Yaoyao by his side, Fu Yanchuan stops at nothing. He imprisons her, destroys her dream of s 587Reads5.4Score—14d adds

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    Marriage of convenience that blossoms into love...

46. 296 霸 Possessive Love Addiction: Mr. Fu's Prisoner in the Palm of His Hand 霸爱成瘾，傅总的掌心囚 Brush in Hand, Blushing Gently执笔染轻颜Modern Romance6.2M WordsOngoing After a car accident, she was declared the culprit, and Fu Yanchen personally sent her to prison. Three years behind bars left her timid and insecure, but Fu Yanchen still wouldn't let her go. He kept her imprisoned by his side and subjected her to endless torment. Eventually, she vanished without a trace. Only then did the man panic. 5.7kReads7.5Score38514d adds
47. 297 影 The Movie Star's Flirty Little Darling Is Wild 影帝的小撩精可太野了 Meizi Went Blind梅子瞎了Modern Romance755k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + devoted to each other + reborn + satisfying revenge + sweet romance] Rumor has it that Shen Lingjun, the pampered eldest daughter of the Shen family, has countless lovers, is tangled up in scandal, is a blight on the entertainment industry, and is at odds with the nation's beloved movie star, Jiang Qi. Whenever Shen Lingjun interferes on a variety show, people say it's because Jiang Qi can't stand her villainous behavior. When a kissing scene needs more than ten takes, they 816Reads9.4Score14714d adds

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    I think both are fine. [Eating popcorn emoji]

48. 298 裴 Mr. Pei Is Here Again to Back Up His Little Trouble-Maker 裴先生又来给小作精撑腰了 Cat People Love Fish喵星人爱吃鱼Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Love After Marriage + Sweet Romance] When she wants to be pampered, Ye Zijing says, “Honey, buy me a bigger yacht. Ours isn’t big enough. I want to throw parties on it. Pleeease?” When she’s feeling smug, Ye Zijing says, “Pei Yan, I knew you liked me all along. Marrying a gorgeous little fairy like me is a blessing you earned in your past life.” When she’s angry, Ye Zijing’s eyes brim with tears. “Pei Sanhuo, I knew it. I’m just some tool you married on a whim. You don’t like me at all. I’m pac 543Reads9.1Score10014d adds
49. 299 穿 After I Transmigrate Into a Book, I Flirt Recklessly with the Obsessive Villain 穿书后在偏执反派的心尖肆意撩火 Shen Xingxu沈星许Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, playful flirting, and pure feel-good indulgence!] Jiang Chuyi, a sweet-voiced, soft-hearted top-tier star, transmigrates into a book. When she wakes up, she has to face a divorce showdown with the powerful villain, and the prospect of being tortured to death! To stay alive, she pulls out all the stops to fan the flames in his heart. The man, once obsessive and violent, pins her in his arms and murmurs in a voice that makes her melt, “Baby, if you’re going to tease me, you have to 7.3kReads9.3Score74714d adds
50. 300 撒 Run Wild 撒野 Dreaming of Morning and Evening梦朝夕Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Before their wedding, Qiao Siyuan was the cherished heiress of a wealthy family. She picked Lu Jinming out of the crowd and helped him climb to the very top. But when she needed him most, he was standing by another woman’s side. Qiao Siyuan gave a cool smile and slapped the divorce papers against his face. To her surprise, Lu Jinming refused to accept the divorce. He tore up the papers and shoved a contract of indentured servitude into her arms. “Don’t be like that, honey! Come home with me. Wha 5Reads6.2Score—14d adds

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    Marriage of convenience that blossoms into love

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