The Male Lead Thinks the Female Lead Hates Him, So His Love for Her Is Fierce Yet Restrained 男主以为女主讨厌自己，所以对女主的爱疯狂又克制

1. 101 冷 The Coldhearted Doctor and the Mermaid Desperately in Love 冷漠的博士和疯狂求爱的人鱼 Ai Qina艾琴啊Modern Romance257k WordsCompleted [BG + happy ending + obsessive, lovesick hero + gloomy, insecure man + both virgins + angsty romance + he runs, she chases + star-crossed love + dog-training fiction] "A brilliant, cold, emotionless researcher VS a bloodthirsty, loyal experimental merman" Note: The hero has the status of a legitimate husband, the tolerance of a concubine, and the tricks of a courtesan. He’s intensely jealous and will pin the heroine against a wall or force himself on her at the slightest provocation, but she’ll 4.4kReads8.7Score86914d adds
2. 102 吻 The Metal Bones She Kissed 吻过她的金属骨骼 The Mountains and Seas Have Endless Tales山海言不尽Modern Romance125k WordsCompleted [Beijing’s elite circles + rekindled love + an intense push and pull + mutual redemption] After her family is destroyed and her right leg is left disabled, Gu Ruochu falls from the clouds into the depths of misery. To save her father, she signs a contract with her own hand and marries Fu Tingzhou, a business titan: her first love, and now the man she knows least. Everyone laughs that she is nothing but a disabled ornament, useful for appeasing his family. Even his stepsister, who is in love with 61Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Gu Ruochu's life took a sharp turn for the worse. After her family was destroyed and she lost a leg, she was treated as a disgrace and a burden by her fiancé. For her father's sake, she could only struggle in the cutthroat world of fame and fortune. Then, Fu Tingzhou, who suddenly appeared and held the power of life and death over her, turned out to be her ex-boyfriend, the illegitimate son of a wealthy family, whom she had abandoned five years prior. In those five years, Fu Tingzhou had transformed from a nobody to a powerful figure in Beijing's elite circles. Everyone waited to see his revenge, but instead, he used the most humble gesture, kissing her metal prosthetic leg and begging for reconciliation. It turned out that this reunion was a carefully planned act of devotion. This story of mutual redemption is incredibly moving!

3. 103 重 Reborn, I Still Love You to the Core 重生依旧爱你入骨 Lone Star, Setting Moon孤星月落Modern Romance569k WordsCompleted [Both reborn] [Redemption] Yu Jingxing is reborn on the day Yan Xi is about to break up with him. In his previous life, he listened to her and left, only to receive the news two years later that she'd been framed and killed. He got revenge for her, no matter the cost, but he could never see the bright-smiling girl again. This time, Yu Jingxing has made up his mind: even if Xixi hates and despises him, he will stay by her side and never let anyone hurt her. But Yu Jingxing never imagined that the 1.7kReads8.8Score16814d adds

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   The first book is a rebirth novel. The male lead suffers from depression and believes the female lead doesn't like him, so he keeps his distance. Recommendation rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The second book features a female lead who is a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. The male lead was her bodyguard when she was young. Later, the female lead was sent abroad due to a misunderstanding. They reunite, and the male lead becomes her arranged marriage partner. He believes she doesn't like him, so he treats her coldly. Recommendation rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The third book is also a rebirth novel. The male lead is very fond of the female lead. She confesses her feelings to him after losing a game, making him very happy. He then gets a three-month trial period. He is very humble and restrained in this relationship. Recommendation rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Note: The last book is a double rebirth novel!!!

4. 104 他 His Endless Daylight, Her Starlight 他的永昼，她的星光 Sweet and Sour Soft Cookie酸甜软曲奇Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted (Read the author’s note at the start of Chapter One before deciding whether to read this!) “Lost in Southeast Asia: The Dark Emperor’s Beloved, Wounded Love” He is Southeast Asia’s most dangerous devil, yet he is willing to bow before her. When Mo Xiaohan was ten, he struggled to survive in the muddy slums, like a beast abandoned by the world. Then a girl in a sunflower dress appeared. She gave him a biscuit, taught him to write his own name and draw sunflowers, and folded him a little boat from 25.9kReads9.0Score4.5k14d adds

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   This book truly has a vintage feel, but its content is truly unique. The female lead is no longer just a caged bird beside the male lead; she's capable of saving her own life. The male lead gives her not only love but also the courage to climb the social ladder! It has a bit of a double-A feel to it.

5. 105 狂 The Mad Consort Returns: The Sickly, Sinister Prince Is Too Good at Spoiling Her 狂妃归来：病娇邪王太会宠 Luo Yunshuang洛云霜Ancient Romance402k WordsCompleted [Is there really such a thing as being reborn?] [It was nothing more than a wager] In her previous life, she was controlled by the Ghost Doctor, trusted a scoundrel, and was sent to hell. But because of a hairpin whistle, countless powerful figures from the martial world stormed the imperial palace and avenged her! However, her second brother, far away in the northern border kingdom of Chi, went completely mad. The heaven-blessed, demonic gambling god returned to the martial world and wagered ag 120Reads9.0Score—14d adds

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   The eldest daughter of the Xiao family VS the white-clad war god! ✨✨✨ When she returns reborn, all the mysteries are being unraveled. 🌸🌸 He thought she hated him to the bone, and his love for her was obsessive and cautious, until... He was in deep danger, and she, alone with her sword, broke into the enemy camp, kicking one child after another, and safely rescued him.

6. 106 娇 Don't Leave, My Darling: The Possessive Crown Prince Begs Her to Stay 娇娇宝贝别离开，偏执太子哀求 Sichuan Pepper Wine and Star Anise Cake花椒酒与八角糕Ancient Romance253k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, no angst + devoted couple + sugary sweet + feel-good power fantasy] [Soft, delicate beauty vs. possessive crown prince] [The leads get together in chapter 49; the earlier chapters are optional. It's all sweetness after that, and the villains are dealt with quickly.] On her wedding night, she was stabbed to death by the childhood sweetheart she had known for ten years. She discovered that he and her close cousin had been carrying on behind her back for a long time. Her soul linger 5.3kReads9.1Score43414d adds
7. 107 丧 Widowed, I Caught the Eye of a Mad Powerhouse 丧偶后，被疯批大佬盯上 Jianchi菅池Modern Romance222k WordsCompleted [Widowed Beauty in a Cheongsam + Rogueish, Handsome, Unhinged Tycoon] After years of being single, Bo Qingzhou unexpectedly fell for a married woman. Cong Shan married Mu Bai, following her parents' wishes and the traditional matchmaker's arrangement. But after the wedding, they were always in a long-distance relationship, living in different countries. Just as she was about to graduate and return home, she learned that her husband had died... Her beloved was gone, her in-laws were drowning in d 22Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A contract keeps the female lead by his side

8. 108 幸 Love According to a Happiness Seeker 幸福主义者的爱情 UFO Went MissingUFO失踪了Modern Romance141k WordsOngoing [Marriage before love | sweet romance | love grows with time | slow-burn tension | possessive love | both virgins] A rational, restrained, outwardly practical but secretly dark and obsessive lover VS a freedom-loving optimist who believes in happiness 1 For Qiao Mingyu, a woman who is financially independent and mentally self-reliant, marriage is not a necessity, just a choice. Unfortunately, her mother’s constant pressure to get married pushes her to the brink of a mental breakdown. She decides 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Because of a misunderstanding, the male protagonist always thought the female protagonist didn't like him, until they met again after a long separation and the misunderstanding was cleared up.

9. 109 日 Thinking of You Day and Night 日撕夜想 Know the Mist, Don't Feel Like Talking知雾不想言Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted Cool, aloof songbird x obsessive, lovesick man [Forced possession | Intense push and pull | Healing | Happy ending | Sweet and angsty, with coercion | Flirtatious and sensual, both leads are sexually inexperienced] In the shadow of an overlooked terrace, Song Ning is pinned against the cold railing as Fu Jinshen kisses her deeply. His palm presses into her waist, her lipstick stains his lips, yet his gaze passes over her shoulder and meets Lin Jichuan's eyes as he finally looks over from insid 2.1kReads8.2Score11314d adds

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   👉 Heart-pounding warning! Aloof canary x ruthless yandere. "Three years have passed, you're my only illness." [Sweet, angsty, and forced + extreme tug-of-war + chaotic scene] The opening scene is iconic, leaving you weak in the knees and completely hooked! 😜

10. 110 南 Addicted to Yearning in the North of Nancheng 南城以北贪恋成瘾 Li Yu立羽Modern Romance250k WordsOngoing Everyone knows that Lin Mojing, the young master of Nanjiang, is disciplined and celibate, never showing a crack in his composure. That was until he met Cen Xi. He stood by her through her darkest days, let her break every rule, and spoiled her until everyone envied her. She, too, once truly believed she had found her light... Until one day, his legitimate fiancée appeared in high heels and casually slapped a family marriage contract in her face. Her red lips curled into a smile. “I've had my fu 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead felt that the female lead disliked him, but he endured it all, loving her in a humble way.

11. 111 别 Don't Call Me a Child of the Moon 别叫我月亮的孩子 Xiaomi Is Me小米就是我呀Modern Romance996k WordsCompleted [Gloomy, Insecure Moonlit Boy × Warm, Radiant Little Sun] Jiang Jinye is the quietest shadow in school. Bruised all over, he lives with his father’s alcoholism and beatings. Everyone calls him gloomy, broken, and beyond saving. Until one day, Wen Fengqing, the top student in his year, sits beside him and becomes his “little tutor.” She sees the bruises beneath his uniform and says softly, “Jiang Jinye, you’re like a child the moon forgot here on earth.” He has spent so long curled up in the dark 170Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "Don't Call Me the Moon's Child" - Wen Fengqing x Jiang Jinye. She's the dazzling sun always sitting in the front row; he's the insecure boy hiding in the corner, afraid to look up at the light. Everyone calls him "the moon's child," avoids him, and gossips about him. Only Wen Fengqing would force a piece of candy into his mouth in the afternoon classroom and deliberately take a detour to accompany him home after evening self-study. She spent three years telling him: You are not the moon's child; you are my precious human being. Later, the person who never replied to his messages posted only one sentence on her social media: "She is my Qing." #MutualRedemption #Reconciliation #HappyEnding

12. 112 少 Young Master, You're Engaged, So Stop Flirting. Your Online Love Is the Maid's Daughter 少爷有婚约别撩了，您的网恋对象是保姆的女儿 Tangerine Sand桔沙8k WordsCompleted The young master is already engaged, so don’t flirt with him. Your online dating match is the nanny’s daughter. 257Reads—Score—14d adds

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    He thought she hated him, so he loved her passionately yet restrainedly. Initially, he thought she didn't like him, but in reality, they were both secretly in love without knowing each other. When she saw he had a fiancée, she tried to escape, leading to a tumultuous pursuit.

13. 113 京 The Tide Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港澜渡 A Book Worth a Fortune一本千万利Modern Romance631k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, slowly climbing] [Hong Kong old-money style vs. Beijing political circles] [Intrigue and covert battles among the wealthy] [High-IQ business and romance] [Slow burn, not a fast-paced power fantasy; feel free to skip chapters] Four pairs of hunters, four hunts. The rain pours over Hong Kong. Come enjoy a TVB-style romance, business-war, and suspense drama! Sweet nothings go beyond “Stay a little longer” and “I adore you” to include “I’m crazy about you.” Duplicity is the 8.5kReads8.9Score77514d adds

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    The phoenix will surely come to the tall wutong tree, and the butterflies will naturally come to the fragrant flowers.

14. 114 十 Ten Realms: I Was Ordinary 十界：我本平庸 Sanqi Confused Fish三七糊涂鱼Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsOngoing (We are all ordinary people. Some say they don’t understand what I’m writing! The truth is, I simply want to tell the story of an ordinary person who keeps growing, improving, and learning. He feels lost and helpless, never knowing what to do. His life is full of stumbles, but through repeated setbacks and lessons, he slowly grows! Some people are born in Rome, while he is stuck in the mud. In Rome, it’s easy to cross the finish line. But there’s something all the more inspiring about perseverin 7.1kReads9.1Score59514d adds
15. 115 漂 The Beautiful Girl Next Door Wakes Up and Joins the Army. Officers Fight Over Her 漂亮白月光觉醒随军，首长争又抢 Nan Wanwan南绾绾Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted “Second Chance at Love, Spatial Ability, Everyone’s Favorite, Chasing His Wife to the Crematorium, Adorable Baby, Military Marriage” In the third year of living apart from He Shaoyan and fighting over a divorce, Ye Qingzhi began having prophetic dreams. At first, they were just trivial things, until one day she dreamed that her brother-in-law imprisoned her, while her sister became his accomplice and drove her insane before she died a gruesome death. After she died, the man who had repeatedly cl 27.7kReads7.0Score2.5k14d adds

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    😍In the third year of their separation and impending divorce, she started having precognitive dreams. She dreamt of being imprisoned and brutally murdered by her brother-in-law, who then went to jail for killing someone for her. Upon waking, she stabbed the scumbag and went to the military base pregnant. He Shaoyan: "Ye Qingzhi, you're just trying to play me again!" Later, she was pampered by the military wives in the compound, becoming the darling of the group. He was insanely jealous and chased everyone away: "That's my wife, no one is allowed to look at her!" After their adorable baby was born, he became a complete doting father. Space + Crematorium, let's go! 😭 "You're just trying to play me again!" After three years of separation, she came to him with precognitive dreams and a space-age ability. Commander He was tough on the outside but soft on the inside. Later, she became pregnant, and the entire military compound treated her like a darling, even his subordinates called her sister-in-law. He was insanely jealous and kicked everyone out: "Get the hell out of here, that's my wife!" Everyone felt wronged: You clearly said she was your cousin! Broken mirror mended + wife-chasing crematorium + military marriage, you'll cry your eyes out after staying up all night!

16. 116 路 The Side Character Awakens 路人甲意识觉醒 Black Chocolate Loves Sucking Black黑巧爱吸黑Modern Romance414k WordsCompleted [Everyone's Favorite] [Female POV] [The Cutest Height Difference: 187 cm vs. 160 cm] A fake playboy who's really just a sharp-tongued bad-boy charmer & a stubborn, clear-headed, stone-faced cutie who's just an ordinary passerby She discovers that she's in a book, and that she's only a passerby. She wants to live a good life, so she works as hard as she can. But life keeps playing tricks on her. He notices the strange girl and finds himself drawn to her. Little by little, he falls for her and wan 470Reads—Score—14d adds

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17. 117 去 I Went Looking for My Family and Mistook the Wrong Guy for My Brother, While My Amnesiac Ex Loses His Cool Every Night 去寻亲认错哥，失忆前任夜夜红温 Luan Jing峦镜Modern Romance537k WordsCompleted [Beloved by everyone + spatial powers + adorable baby + military marriage + rekindled love + reunion after years apart + supernatural abilities] In the third year after Jiang Xuxue retired from the Supernatural Abilities Bureau and returned to the village to farm, her biological parents came looking for her. “Darling, someone deliberately switched you back then. We never abandoned you!” Unfortunately, just after finding her, her biological parents were sent to the far northwest. Her mother press 12.5kReads6.8Score1.4k14d adds
18. 118 那 What That Girl Wants to Tell You 那女孩想对你说 Mo Kaila莫凯拉Modern Romance312k WordsCompleted If Jin Ruofeng was Mo Xiaoju's tribulation in love, then Liu Yuyan's tribulation in love was Mo Xiaoju; If Jin Ruofeng became the inner demon Mo Xiaoju could never fully purge, then Liu Yuyan was the antidote that saved her. On a midsummer night when she was sixteen, Jin Ruofeng could never have known that when Mo Xiaoju softly answered his question with, “Okay,” agreeing to give dating a try, it wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision. She meant to keep that promise for the rest of their lives. Du —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead, Mo Xiaoju, truly deserves to be loved. She seeks her own path, doesn't depend on anyone, and strives to shine. She may not love at first, but once she does, she's all in, leaving no room for retreat, and giving her all! 🥰🥰🥰

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