A Womanizing Playboy Heir Meets the Heroine and Reforms 男主花心爱玩大少爷，遇见女主浪子收心

1. 251 迟 A Late-Blooming Heartbeat 迟来心动 Sugar-Heart Pastry糖心酥Modern Romance163k WordsCompleted [Aloof, Abstinent CEO & Alluring Star] Ning Sang, the second daughter of the Ning family in the Imperial Capital, is the only girl among three generations of the family. She has been doted on by everyone since childhood and is the Ning family's beloved princess. She shot to online fame in college thanks to a blurry side-profile photo. Online opinions about Ning Sang are mixed, but Miss Ning doesn't care in the slightest. She has her heart set on the second young master of the Gu family. Gu Huaiy 159Reads8.7Score—14d adds
2. 252 第 The Seventy-Second Love Letter 第七十二封情书 Bai Yue Wanwan白月绾绾Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted [Unforgettable first love, both pure, mutual secret crushes, healing each other, rekindled love, reformed playboy] [Gentle, mild-mannered little angel × carefree, pampered young master] A transfer student arrived at C City No. 1 High School. She had hearing loss in her right ear, and was so gentle and sweet-tempered she never got angry. At the same time, an unexpected visitor showed up at the Shen residence. Shen Tian pointed at the new girl in Shen Xingzhou’s class and told him, “You little bra 863Reads9.0Score10114d adds
3. 253 他 He's a Playboy, Yet He Bows to His Childhood Sweetheart 他浪荡，却为青梅折腰 Nan Ajiu南阿韭Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted [Engagement before love + regretful pursuit + childhood sweethearts] [Roguishly handsome rich young man, King of the life-and-death casino & pampered beauty] Shen Que is a genuine second-generation official, but he acts just like a spoiled rich kid who couldn’t care less about the rules. He won’t be controlled, loves his freedom, and boasts that he’ll never bow his head to anyone. Not even a marriage contract can tie him down. The day after the wedding, he leaves Yun Zhi behind and heads abroad 611Reads5.8Score—14d adds

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   The male lead is a true second-generation official, yet his behavior is like that of a carefree rich kid—unruly, disobedient, and free-spirited. A charmingly roguish playboy, even marriage can't confine him. His childhood sweetheart, the female lead, has secretly loved him for years, only to be repeatedly disappointed and eventually cut her losses. The male lead, however, is slow to realize his mistake and panics, until he meets the female lead and settles down. [Kiss emoji]

4. 254 姐 Big Sister Is Too Sweet, and Her Younger Boyfriend Is a Little Wild 姐姐喊太甜，年下弟弟有点野 Yin Ji殷悸Modern Romance230k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Clear-headed, dazzling traditional Chinese painting teacher × elegant, privileged playboy college student] [Younger man + playboy reforms + groveling pursuit + sweet romance + happy ending] Qin Suyue and Liang Youjing have been married for three years. Liang Youjing is considerate and protective of her in every way, and everyone envies their relationship. She never expected another woman to show up at her door. “Qin Suyue, I’m pregnant with Liang Youjing’s child.” “How long has this 2.6kReads9.2Score19414d adds

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   Unrequited love in youth, a prodigal son's return

5. 255 无 No One Came to Save Her from the Deep 无人救她于深海 Liang Shiqi梁拾柒Modern Romance135k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Youthful unrequited love + prodigal son turns over a new leaf + bittersweet romance + plenty of unresolved heartbreak + tragic ending (The male lead is hard to like at first. It's not exactly a tearjerker, but sensitive readers should proceed with caution.)] Youth is a foolish thing: foolishly falling for someone. At the beginning of the story, Xu Nuo falls in love with Zhou Yiming at first sight, as if sinking into the deep sea. At the end, Xu Nuo holds the box contai 19.2kReads8.9Score3.8k14d adds
6. 256 豪 The Tycoon's Pursuit: A Witness's Tangled Love Game 豪门总裁：目睹者的追妻迷局 Guang Who Loves Reading爱看书的广Modern Romance144k WordsCompleted After an accident, Su Muqing, an ordinary girl, becomes the only witness to a powerful family’s darkest secret and is forcibly bound to Lu Tingyuan, the formidable CEO of the Lu Group. The cold, aloof CEO corners her at every turn to cover up the truth, but as they clash, he falls for her and embarks on an overbearing yet clumsy quest to win her heart. As long-buried family feuds and business conspiracies gradually come to light, Su Muqing’s status as a “witness” becomes the key to unraveling it 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I recently devoured a super addictive contemporary romance novel, *The Tycoon CEO*, and I have to recommend it to you! Just imagine: a charming tycoon CEO and a clear-headed, independent heiress—that's a compelling combination, right? The key is that their relationship isn't just mindless sweetness; it has a tangled, "long-awaited reunion" feel to it—they knew each other as children, meet again as adults, and are separated by family feuds and a host of secrets. It's both sweet and heart-wrenching, with non-stop tension. And this book isn't just about romance; the intricate web of the wealthy family is also incredibly engaging. The old stories of the previous generation, the family secrets hidden for decades, are all interconnected—like the sudden appearance of a twin sister, the design blueprints hidden in an old factory… Just when you think you're about to uncover the truth, a new clue pops up, making me want to keep reading and waiting for more updates. What really touched me was the male lead's journey to win her heart. His love wasn't the domineering CEO type; he secretly used his business resources to help her build her career, stood up for her when she was threatened by the villain, and even defied his family's old rules for her sake. This "tough on the outside, soft on the inside + fiercely protective" dynamic is just so captivating! The plot is still unfolding, and many mysteries remain unsolved, like which side the twin sister is on, and what other tricks the villain has up his sleeve… If you watch it, you'll definitely be as eager to know as I am! Go watch it now, and we can analyze the details together!

7. 257 玫 Roses Have No Rules, Only Heartbeats! 玫瑰无原则，心动至上！ Yun Zijin妘子衿Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The physical edition, titled A Private Taste, is now available!] [Originally titled Flirtation and Desire] ✖️marriage first, love later ✖️sweet romance in Beijing's elite circles. Bar owner and firecracker ✖️ refined, depraved translator! Brilliant, unhinged genius! Obsessive, scheming, lovesick hero + reunion planned from the start + both leads have only ever loved each other When they first met, Shu Yang was pinned against a wall by a man who demanded in a low voice, “How many men have you ho 13.5kReads9.4Score3.9k14d adds
8. 258 炽 Blazing Wild Tenderness 炽野温柔 Jiu Wan九绾Modern Romance668k WordsCompleted [The print edition under the same title is now available on major platforms / The short drama under the same title is now streaming] [Gentle, resilient geology grad student x roguishly handsome tattoo artist / Age gap / Reunion after years apart / Saving each other] At a gathering, someone asked Xu Xing what she regretted most in her life. After thinking for a moment, she replied, “That I never got to let him hear my voice, never got to tell him I liked him, and never… found him.” - Four years a 34.2kReads9.5Score6.6k14d adds
9. 259 他 He Hides Like a Flame in My Heart 他如焰藏匿我心 Nan Huaijin楠淮瑾Modern Romance411k WordsCompleted [Rebellious bad-boy charmer & stunning, untouchable queen] [Crush comes true + reunion in college + sweet romance + mutually devoted] Before she met him, everyone said Xia Nian was an arrogant, overbearing girl. But after meeting him, she reined in her tough-girl side and resolved to study hard. Her feelings for him also made her timid and self-effacing. The notorious Zhou Si was rebellious and never turned anyone away. He was Jianglin No. 1 High School’s resident bad boy, yet also its undispute 311Reads8.2Score10414d adds

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   🎀✨Rumor has it that the male lead is arrogant, unruly, and a complete playboy. She had a crush on him for six years, until one day, she overheard someone ask him, "Zhou Si, do you like Xia Nian?" 🌿He scoffed, "Are you blind or am I?" The next day, she transferred schools. When they met again, he fell head over heels in love at first sight, hopelessly.

10. 260 京 Beijing's Playboy Dotes on a Wealthy Little White Flower 京圈浪子娇宠富贵小白花 Peace and Prosperity穗穗平安Modern Romance323k WordsCompleted [A seductive Beijing socialite vs. a wealthy, sheltered sweetheart, possessive pursuit + Marriage Before Love] Everyone in their circle knew Yan Mingji was a devoted lover, but Shang Jintong thought he was a playboy. Everyone knew that Fourth Young Master Yan was never short of women. He moved among them like a breeze through a field of flowers, never letting a single petal cling to him. The Shang and Yan families, two powerhouses at the top of the social pyramid, dreamed of joining their famili 266Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 261 逢 When I Met Her 逢她 Worry-Free Moon月月无忧Modern Romance556k WordsCompleted [Sea King Face-Slapping] Meeting Mu Changning was a calamity Lu Zhan’an couldn’t escape. She was his comeuppance. He was born with every advantage, a womanizer hooked on chasing women, and he had never cared about it. But the moment he fell in love with her, his comeuppance arrived. 100Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    These are all highly recommended [you should savor them]: a sensitive, quiet, soft girl x a charming, roguish playboy. When their relationship was going well, she overheard him casually comforting a jealous friend: "What are you comparing yourself to her for? She's sick." So, the secret admirer ran away. The person who thought he was in control finally panicked. Backstage at the school anniversary dance, Yun Qian, who had just finished a passionate couple's dance with a boy, was pinned against the wall by Cheng Jiading, who grabbed her chin and kissed her fiercely. He was green with jealousy: "Baby, who are you trying to impress dressed like that?"

12. 262 爱 When Love Is in Full Bloom 爱在浓情蜜意时 Weiwei Haitang薇薇海堂Modern Romance64k WordsCompleted [A playboy turns over a new leaf] [Lovers for a week] [The long road to winning her back] Cheng Qing is constantly being pressured by her parents to get married, so she takes advantage of the Spring Festival holiday to travel abroad and get some peace and quiet. There, she meets a handsome, wealthy, and romantic man. With Valentine’s Day approaching, the two embark on a week-long fling. They agree to break up when their arrangement ends, but she never expects the boss of a partner company to be —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This short and concise novel is already completed. The male lead is a handsome playboy. The two spend Valentine's Day together while traveling abroad, and after drinking, they... Well, you know. The female lead runs back to China the next day, and the male lead chases after her. It turns out she discovers he's the boss of one of her major client companies. It's incredibly good!!

13. 263 清 After the Cool Beauty Breaks Up with Him, the Unhinged Tycoon Sees Red 清冷美人分手后，疯批大佬红了眼 A Ruan Isn't Soft阿阮不软Modern Romance575k WordsCompleted (The adapted short drama, You and My Obsession, is now streaming) [An Unconventional Groveling Romance + Devoted Couple + Lovesick Hero + Clear-Eyed Heroine + Happy Ending] [Ruthless, Unhinged Capital-Circle Heir × Cool, Cunning Beauty Who Knows How to Reel Him In] He Wang and Shen Qingwu first meet at the Desire nightclub, where a man is harassing her and she asks him for help. He Wang, who usually keeps his distance from women, fixes his gaze on her exquisitely alluring face and murmurs coaxin 16.9kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds
14. 264 蓄 Long-Planned, Impossible to Escape 蓄谋已久，插翅难逃 Sweet Mangosteen甜山竹Modern Romance292k WordsCompleted [The seemingly gentle but secretly unhinged top-tier star x the gorgeous, no-nonsense top makeup artist] [Long-planned scheme + Dating show + Coercion + Both inexperienced in love + Sweet romance] Everyone knows that top-tier star Fu Shili is gentle, refined, and always proper. He's like the moon in the sky, too sacred to defile, and revered like a god. Su Qingke thought so too. Until one day, she caught him punching the man who'd tried to take advantage of her, over and over with brutal fury. O 10.3kReads9.3Score79014d adds
15. 265 江 Jiang's Young Master Tai's Pure-Hearted White Moonlight 江小太爷的纯情白月光 One One Three Three一一三三Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, both leads are devoted to each other, strong female and male leads, dual secret identities, sweet romance, pure-hearted powerhouse with a surprising contrast vs. the arrogant heir of Beijing’s elite] Jiang Jin is utterly captivating, while Rong Yueqing leaves everyone dazzled for a lifetime. Snow swirls outside. Winter would be incomplete without it, and snow has fallen in Beijing year after year. This winter, she comes to the capital. They turn around in the snow and meet e 3.5kReads9.4Score43214d adds
16. 266 港 The Rose of Hong Kong Island 港岛玫瑰 The Arrogant Sweet Romance Killer不可一世的甜文杀手Modern Romance171k WordsCompleted 2.6kReads8.2Score31814d adds
17. 267 机 A Motorcycle Kiss with a Butterfly 机车吻蝴蝶 Bala La Chen巴啦啦晨Modern Romance266k WordsCompleted The short drama is now available (sweet romance and healing + mutual pining + contrasting sides) [Cool, classical-dance beauty boldly pursues love & carefree playboy secretly loves her] Everyone in the capital says Xia Shisheng, the heiress of the Xia family, is its brightest jewel: elegant, refined, and beyond reproach. They all believe no one in the world could ever be worthy of her. Who could have imagined that this untouchable beauty would be won over by Xiao Heng, the notorious playboy heir 7.1kReads9.4Score93014d adds
18. 268 诱 Lure Her into the Wild 诱她赴野 Weaving a Cocoon织茧Modern Romance172k WordsCompleted [Capital's Young Master vs. Capital's Heiress] [Sly, wild, and hard-to-approach young master vs. dazzling, bold, and charming heiress] [Slowly drawing her in vs. boldly approaching him] Qi Yuye spent six years abroad. He returned quietly, yet remained the young master no one in the capital dared to provoke. Nan Yun Zhao grew up overseas with her maternal grandparents. Two years after returning to China, influenced by Western ideas, she had become known in their circle for her high standards and 13.8kReads9.1Score1.6k14d adds
19. 269 重 Reborn, She Stops Chasing Him, and the Capital’s Playboy Regrets It to the Point of Madness 重生不追后，京圈浪子他悔红眼 Tian Zhixia甜知夏Modern Romance166k WordsOngoing [Reborn + wife-chasing crematorium + secret love + second male lead wins + healing, sweet romance] * The only hardship Shi Xian had ever known was the pain of love. In her previous life, she used various means to marry Gu Qingye. They met when she was eleven, she openly loved him from sixteen to twenty-three, and they spent one year married. In the end, her brother was falsely accused, the company nearly went bankrupt, and she died alone in a foreign land. Reborn, she decided she would never lov 23Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 270 趋 Courting Beauty and Climbing Power 趋妍附势 Ostrich Shengsheng鸵鸟笙笙Modern Romance382k WordsOngoing [Villainess + older woman and younger man + a terrible man's sincere love + both sexually experienced + tragic romance + forced love] A scheming social climber x a devilish playboy Qu Yan was a crafty peasant shaped by a harsh land. The moment she laid eyes on Fu Shi, she knew her chance to rise in the world had arrived. She thought, So this is the sign that the village preacher lady talked about! Their names together were practically a divine message: “fawning over the powerful” (Qu Yan Fu Shi) 1.7kReads—Score10314d adds

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    The playboy has turned over a new leaf, but the female lead has already fallen in love with someone else.

21. 271 求 Please Love Me Openly 求你明恋我 Elk Seventeen麋鹿十七Modern Romance505k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available. Search for A Confession I Couldn’t Hide to get a signed copy] [Roguishly handsome, irresistible Jin Zhuo x sweet, alluring Qin Yingxia] [Both Pure + College Romance + Secret Crush Becomes Mutual + Sweet Romance + Light Ensemble Cast] Qin Yingxia had been secretly in love with Jin Zhuo for seven years. She worked as hard as she could to get into Imperial University, all so she could be a little closer to him. On the first day of school, she accidentally took t 50.5kReads9.5Score7.8k14d adds

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    The male protagonist is notoriously promiscuous, and everyone bets on who can tame this playboy. Then one day, a sweet, gentle girl appears in his life, showering him with affection. Some say she's the sister of his best friend. The female protagonist has secretly loved this friend of her brother's for a long time, only daring to confess during a party and a dare game in college. Everyone treats it as a joke, until one day someone catches him holding her tightly in his arms, coaxing her with seductive words.

22. 272 夏 Summer Blossom Tea 夏花茶 Madam Zhou周板娘Urban146k WordsCompleted [Long-Plotting Romance + Blunt Secret Crush + She Pursues Him + Age Gap + Sweet Romance] When Su Tong entered Wu Shiqian’s field of vision, she also stirred up his stagnant, lifeless routine. What Wu Shiqian didn’t know was that the young woman had been planning to win him over for a long time. A man worn out by both love and life had no chance of resisting a vibrant young woman as passionate as midsummer. The rare times Wu Shiqian ever “surrendered without a fight” in his life were all for Su T 1.3kReads9.4Score11714d adds

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    Wu Shiqian was stunned when he saw the obituary posted on Ye Xuan's studio's official WeChat account on his phone. He thought he was still half asleep, so he rubbed his eyes and checked again and again to make sure it was indeed Ye Xuan's name.

23. 273 他 His White Jasmine 他的白茉莉花 Bodhisattva Ye菩萨野Modern Romance262k WordsCompleted In the middle of the night, Song Mo goes alone up the mountain to find the gang of street racers. She is like a delicate, sweet-scented jasmine blossom. Her clear gaze falls on the man at the head of the group. “Bro...” The man bows his head, fiddling with a black glove. He tells her to get lost, then turns and vanishes into the night with the wind. In the dense mountain mist, the fragrance of jasmine and the rich, mature, wanton scent of some perfume overlap and mingle for a single, fleeting mo 11.6kReads9.2Score1.3k14d adds

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    🍀🍀🍀①Xu looked into his defeated and pleading eyes, her eyelashes trembling uncontrollably: "But you've had so many relationships, and I've never had one. I'll feel like I'm getting the short end of the stick, even... Even think you're dirty..." "I'm not dirty..." The boy's voice was filled with defeat and regret: "I'm really not dirty..."

24. 274 嘘 Shh, She’s the Girlfriend You Can’t Talk About: A Demon Lover! 嘘，不能说的女朋友：恶魔恋人！ Hidden in the Snow雪上隐Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted ❤️Bring the refined, well-mannered, celibate heir of a prestigious family down from his pedestal! The withdrawn, lovesick girl steals her sister’s top-tier boyfriend! Adapted into the short drama The Lingering Warmth of Ashes, also known as At Night, the Top-Tier Brother Walks Into My Room. The print edition is coming soon! ❤️Sweet, innocent girl with a hidden dark side tempts the aloof heartthrob + both leads are virgins + guiding, daddy-type older-brother husband + intense push and pull + all- 10.7kReads9.2Score1k14d adds
25. 275 死 My Archenemy Bows His Head and Softens for Her! 死对头为她低哄服软！ Xi Shuang Ya希霜雅Modern Romance360k WordsCompleted [Dual C+ Pursuing Her After the Breakup + Secret Relationship + Mortal Enemies + Sex First, Love Later + Fake Playboy, True Romantic] [Sharp-Tongued Bad Boy × Sweet, Gentle Girl] The craziest thing Chi Tingwan ever did was get drunk, walk into the wrong room, and sleep with a top male model. By the time morning came, she was completely stunned. It wasn't just anyone. He was her brother's mortal enemy, Jiang Fu, the most arrogant heir of the Jiang family. Terrified, she gave him a fake name and r 21kReads7.3Score1.8k14d adds

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    This one is good.

26. 276 爱 Love Will Come to Rest 爱会停歇 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted [Playboy Turns Devoted] [Love Grows Over Time] [Sweet with a Little Angst] [Class Difference] Chen Chao, a rich playboy, falls sincerely in love with Yu Jiawen, who comes from an ordinary family. He knows he isn't the kind of person she'd ideally choose, but he can't let go of his feelings for her. "Yu Jiawen, do you know? Meeting you made me feel like I could have a proper relationship too." "I've thought about giving you up, but I just can't accept it. Watching you date, marry, and have childr 3.3kReads8.4Score16014d adds

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    The first book features a playboy as the male lead who develops feelings for the female lead over time. Knowing he doesn't meet her criteria, he plans to take things slowly. However, a second male lead appears, creating a sense of crisis for the male lead, who immediately starts vying for her attention. The following three books are side stories about prodigal sons returning home; they are very enjoyable.

27. 277 女 The Young Stud My Boss Set Me Up With Got Me Pregnant 女上司塞来的小鲜肉竟让我怀了孕 Lu Egg Tart鲁蛋挞Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted The Pretty Young Guy My Female Boss Set Me Up With Got Me Pregnant 189Reads—Score814d adds

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    [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

28. 278 男 The Wild and Irresistible College Guy Who Spoils His Big Sister Every Day 男大学生又野又欲，每天狂宠姐姐 Lu Egg Tart鲁蛋挞Modern Romance181k WordsCompleted Sweet, doting older-woman/younger-man romance + both leads’ first love + no angst + nonstop sparks + seductive and steamy Independent, cool-headed, stunning career woman VS needy, seductive heir to a wealthy family Drunk and barely conscious, Shen Ai collapsed against a college student five years younger than her. Afterward, the clear-headed and independent Shen Ai didn’t take the young man seriously at all. It was just a consensual fling between two adults, nothing more. She never expected t 6.7kReads—Score22914d adds
29. 279 只 Just a Contract? Sorry, the CEO Is Head Over Heels 只是契约？不好意思，霸总他超爱 Lu Egg Tart鲁蛋挞Modern Romance346k WordsCompleted [Top-Tier Tycoon + Poor College Girl + Possessive Pursuit + Mutual Firsts + Kept Woman Arrangement + Sweet Romance] He hadn’t been with a woman in years, and his friends suspected he was impotent. Terrified of marriage and children but too proud to admit it, he decided to keep a college girl to prove his virility. She couldn’t afford her grandmother’s medical bills, and her father was a gambling addict, so she desperately needed money. With no other choice, she turned to her first love for help. 242Reads—Score2314d adds
30. 280 救 Help, How Is He So Good at This? 救命，他也太会了吧 Lu Egg Tart鲁蛋挞Modern Romance93k WordsCompleted Mutual firsts ➕ angsty pampering ➕ bold pursuit ➕ a sweet youthful romance ➕ unrestrained passion Their schooldays crush ended without a chance to blossom. When they meet again on campus years later, he decides to work up the courage to win her back, never expecting her to be even more proactive than he is. Xu Dai'an: “You’re so intense. Can your body keep up?” Ji Yanhai: “For you, what does my body matter?” 850Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 281 救 Help, How Is He So Good at This? 救命，他简直太会了吧 Lu Egg Tart鲁蛋挞Modern Romance131k WordsCompleted A stunning, spirited beauty VS a cool, self-controlled, aloof CEO. One-on-one romance, both leads pure and devoted, bickering sweethearts, falling in love over time, doting romance, a thrilling push and pull, mutual devotion and healing, sweet enough to make your teeth ache~ 218Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 282 闪 After Our Whirlwind Wedding, the Wealthiest Tycoon Spoiled His Wife Like Crazy 闪婚后，豪门首富宠妻成狂 Lu Egg Tart鲁蛋挞Modern Romance291k WordsCompleted To escape her family of origin, Xu Qinggui impulsively married a stranger. Bai Mochen laid down the terms in a contract: “You can live in the house and spend my money, but don’t you dare touch my heart.” She thought they would simply live together with mutual respect, until she accidentally discovered that he was Jiangcheng’s richest man. That night, she conceived his child, and he turned out to be incredibly clingy. With a vast family empire and an urgent need for an heir, he urged his wife eve 266Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 283 香 Hong Kong's Most Unromantic Man 香江第一不深情 December Yo十二月呦Modern Romance451k WordsCompleted Hong Kong’s charming playboy × a down-to-earth beauty and executive Zhong Rou is content with having a little money. Her life motto is simple: as long as there’s money to earn and work to do, that’s enough. After graduating from college in 2009, Zhong Rou joined a small cosmetics factory. She worked tirelessly every day, taking on several roles under the boss, and rose from office clerk to department manager, like a loyal old housekeeper! She had watched the little workshop, which had only a doz 2.9kReads8.8Score27014d adds

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    ❤️🌿Finance Department Manager. With the product's rising reputation over the past two years, the factory has also grown significantly. At the end of the year, the owner, Chen Defa, attended several business seminars in Shanghai. On the very evening of the first day back to work after the Spring Festival, immediately after a team-building activity, he announced that the factory would be listed on the stock exchange within two years. Chen Defa has a college diploma in veterinary medicine. After graduation, he asked his family for some money and hired several graduate students majoring in chemistry to establish this cosmetics factory.

34. 284 诱 The Bait Falls in Love 诱敌动了心 Time Is a Lonely Blade of Grass岁月是颗孤独草Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted She thought a man like Lu Zhizhan was only playing around on a whim. That day, beneath the dim lights, Jiang Kehua sat demurely at his side, willing to be his plaything. To learn the truth behind her father's imprisonment, she struck an intimate bargain with Lu Zhizhan. When both sides have gotten what they want, the last thing they should do is fall for each other. So she kept reminding herself to put away those feelings she shouldn't have. Until one night, when passion swept them away, the man 47.6kReads9.5Score5.8k14d adds
35. 285 被 A Heartthrob Takes Over His Body, and the Timid Doormat Takes the Whole School by Storm 被男神魂穿，软糯受气包飒翻全校 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance231k WordsOngoing The refined, scheming crown prince VS the soft, timid little bunny with an inferiority complex Healing | Unrequited Love Comes True | Soul Transmigration | Reborn and Pursuing His Wife Xie Yanci opens his eyes and finds that he has transmigrated into someone else’s body! He has ended up in the body of Song Qiwan, a girl who lets everyone walk all over her. The girl clutches a diary filled with his name as her bullies pin her down in the restroom and pour dirty water over her head. The school’s 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    She endured three years of bullying and three years of being ignored. Only when her crush's soul possessed hers did she get a chance to live her life. When his soul returned, he understood that the tenderness he owed her would have to be repaid with a lifetime of madness!

36. 286 小 The Little Secretary’s Rise to the Top: She Controls a Hundred Billion in Box Office Revenue 小秘书逆袭上位，手握千亿票房 Tasty Tangerine2024好吃的橘子2024Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted Xu Siyan is a secretary working for the overbearing CEO Ye Muchuan. Because she looks like the unattainable woman CEO Chen Yiheng has always longed for, the two of them each use their charms to win the other over, falling in love while both keeping secrets. Xu Siyan is delighted to go from a lowly secretary to a stand-in for his ideal woman. She wants Chen Yiheng’s money, his body, and his power! After all, money and power are the best supplements for a relationship. They’re incredibly nouri 15.9kReads9.3Score1.6k14d adds
37. 287 亲 Dear Director Wen 亲爱的闻总监 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Modern Romance611k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead, feel-good revenge, humiliating scumbags and making them eat their words, rekindled romance, sweet indulgence, the male lead rises to the top, and a love triangle] [Devoted, puppy-like CEO boyfriend of many years × bold, decisive, stubborn director who refuses to back down] After dating for three years, Wen Ruan finally learned she had only ever been a stand-in. When they broke up, Wen Ruan said, “Jiang Qingyan, I hope you die alone.” After being unjustly fired, Wen Ruan join 22.1kReads9.3Score2.7k14d adds
38. 288 裙 Lured by Her Skirt 裙诱 Endless Naraku无尽奈落Modern Romance602k WordsCompleted [Devoted to each other ➕ mafia ➕ careful maneuvering ➕ intense push and pull ➕ possessive love ➕ the powerful one bows down] Thai mafia prince X resilient camellia seeking revenge X mysterious Hong Kong crime boss * Dailing lost her mother as a child. Born and raised in a casino, she forged a tenacious spirit. After lying low for years to seek revenge, she ventures alone into Thailand as an adult, targeting the powerful Chen family, a mafia dynasty with influence across the country. Fate smile 11.6kReads9.3Score1.6k14d adds
39. 289 温 The Gentle Hunter 温柔猎手 Water Leaves No Trace水不留痕Modern Romance198k WordsCompleted The short drama is now available to watch on Hongguo and Tomato Short Drama. This is a story about a hunter and her prey. Xinyi is a girl from a small county town who works part-time as a tour guide to pay her tuition. She meets the wealthy Yang Haichao, who is attracted to her at first sight. Their encounter changes both their lives, and in the end, the hunter becomes the prey. Xinyi’s growth and transformation come at a bloody cost. You think it’s just a fleeting night of pleasure, but I want 8.1kReads9.3Score73614d adds
40. 290 秋 Autumn Harvest Chronicle 秋实记 Water Leaves No Trace水不留痕Modern Romance69k WordsCompleted Autumn Harvest Notes 289Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 291 屈 Surrendering to Tenderness 屈于温柔 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance426k WordsCompleted [Cool and radiant genius violinist girl x gentle, distinguished rising star in the business world] [Devoted romance with no past relationships + long-planned courtship + doting boyfriend + two wealthy families + age gap] Everyone knew that the eldest young master of the Shen family was handsome and distinguished, and had become a rising star in the business world at a young age. Who could have imagined that someone so utterly level-headed would one day be troubled by love? Shen Minghuai had nev 17.3kReads9.0Score1.4k14d adds

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    A story set in a top-tier wealthy family, the male lead is gentle and gentlemanly, while the female lead is a cool and aloof heiress; the entire story is sweet.

42. 292 拥 She Fell into His Abyss 拥她入深渊 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [A seemingly fragile girl who’s secretly a ruthless schemer × a gentle, doting, fatherly tycoon] [Devoted husband, age gap, love at first sight, both leads are pure and devoted, romance across borders] Everyone knows Jiang Xu, head of the Jiang family in Southeast Asia, is refined and handsome, but also cold, restrained, and uninterested in women. But one night, as the tension between them grows without restraint, the girl, bullied until her eyes are red, uses the last of her strength to prop he 12kReads9.2Score92514d adds
43. 293 谁 Whose Daddy-Type Boyfriend Is This Scheming, Brooding One? 谁家爹系男友这么心机阴湿啊 Bi Ying Xi毕赢兮Modern Romance461k WordsCompleted [A seemingly fragile but truly haughty little fox + a possessive, fatherly tycoon] [Long-planned pursuit + age gap + both leads are inexperienced and devoted + sweet romance + happy ending] Word has it that Huan Ting'an, heir to the top-tier Huan family, is refined and elegant, aloof and abstinent, and has a beloved woman he can't have whom he's searched for in vain for years. After hearing this, Sheng Wen'ying looked in the mirror, then at a photo of the woman he loved, and thought long and har 3.7kReads—Score31614d adds
44. 294 非 Irrational Surrender 非理性沦陷 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance463k WordsCompleted [A gorgeous, haughty heiress × a cold, roguish foreign powerhouse] [Devoted, sweet romance with both leads’ hearts belonging only to each other + age gap + two powerful families + doting, fatherly boyfriend] Yu Nanyan, the cherished young lady of the Yu family in Hong Kong, had been spoiled rotten ever since she was a child. But after an accident, she was forced to use a wheelchair. The exasperated heiress suddenly noticed that the new bodyguard she had hired looked at her with anything but inno 3.6kReads8.6Score33414d adds
45. 295 迟 A Millennium Promise, Finally Kept 迟到的千年之约 Clear and Shallow, Clear and Shallow清清浅浅清清浅Modern Romance534k WordsCompleted A slow-paced story, perfect for listening. An age gap romance + a half-blood male supporting character He thought he was luring her into his trap, step by step, just to possess her for a while. Little did he know that he was the one being lured. One glance, a love that lasts a thousand years, and now he can never let her go! 21Reads—Score114d adds

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    The woman, dressed in a form-fitting black dress, twisted her waist and gave a soft, reproachful hum: "Oh dear—how come I didn't know President Xie was married?" Her tone was suggestive, and she drew out the last syllable. Zhi Qiu, who had been calm, felt the air freeze upon hearing this, and the people around her also turned to look, their eyes scanning the woman's face.

46. 296 七 A Stepmom from the Seventies Raises Adorable Kids, and a Crazy Big Shot Spoils Her 七零后妈养萌娃，疯批大佬宠上天 Luo Qianqian洛浅浅Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + period setting + devoted couple + adorable kids + pocket dimension + food + everyday family life] Gu Qinghuan transmigrates into a period novel as a doomed supporting character who dies young. The moment she opens her eyes, she finds herself married to a madman, with two little brats thrown in for good measure. How is she supposed to survive this from the start? Gu Qinghuan says she has a golden finger: keep her husband, who is only mad in name, around to guard the ho 11kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds

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    🔥That unruly prince took in that poor, unwanted girl. The girl was extremely timid. He spoiled her like a princess.

47. 297 十 I Chased You for Fifteen Years, But After Being Reborn, I Don't Care Anymore 十五年的追逐，重生后我不稀罕了 Honey Su蜜糖苏Modern Romance249k WordsCompleted [Reborn + the male lead’s long road to winning back his wife + a playboy reforms + school life + both devoted to each other] Xia Xi had always known that she and Lu Zhi belonged to different worlds. He was a carefree, charming playboy, noble and dazzling, while she was ordinary and insecure. The gap between them was as vast as heaven and earth. Even so, she fell for the unattainable young man without hesitation. She pursued him for fifteen years, giving him all her heart. In the end, thanks to a 5.2kReads8.4Score29814d adds

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    He Ru had fallen for Zhou Zhi. This seemed to be common knowledge in Beijing lately. Zhou Zhi was a notorious playboy in the circle. — Prologue The October evenings in Beijing were slightly chilly. He Ru stood outside a high-end bar. She wore a shirt over a gray vest, a plaid bow tie, and a blue and white coat, carrying a small pink backpack. When He Ru entered the bar, she was stopped by security at the entrance. Only after confirming that she wasn't a minor was she allowed in. He Ru had always known that Zhou Zhi was a womanizer, but she hadn't expected him to be this open. Nearly naked women swayed on the dance floor, and the heavy metal music made He Ru feel a little uncomfortable. He Ru arrived at Zhou Zhi's private room when her phone rang. She answered, and her best friend Zhou Li's voice came through. "Hey, Ru Ru, did you find my brother?" "Yes." He Ru looked up at the number, confirming that it was the private room number Zhou Li had sent her. Zhou Li was Zhou Zhi's half-sister.

48. 298 二 I'm Irresistible as a Divorcée, and the CEO Falls Hard 二婚的我太撩人，霸总疯狂沦陷 Little Wang's Happiness小小王的快乐Modern Romance184k WordsCompleted I'm Tang Muen. A failed marriage ground me into the dirt. After three years of domestic abuse, infidelity, and the silent treatment, I left with nothing but my daughter Niannian, who was born with a congenital heart condition. But my ex-husband, Jiang Chengyu, kept closing in, sending me a lawyer's letter in an attempt to take away the last thing I had left to protect. Torrential rain blocked my way forward. Buried in debt and with my daughter critically ill, I was completely cornered. Then Ji —Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 299 春 Spring Blossoms Across the Imperial Capital 春色满皇都 Little Wang's Happiness小小王的快乐Ancient Romance312k WordsCompleted One female lead, multiple male rivals, a cutthroat competition for her affection, all the men are pure, doted-on heroine, strong female lead, transmigrate into a book, feel-good story, irresistible heroine, sweet romance, possessive love, political intrigue, farming and development Reborn as the men-loving saintess in a political intrigue novel, she is struck by an aphrodisiac. The mad emperor, the ascetic imperial uncle, the enemy kingdom’s oracle, and the lovesick tycoon... Will they all go th 3Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 300 咱 Our Prince He Has Fallen 咱们赫太子爷陷进去了 Matcha Milk Pudding抹茶奶冻冻Modern Romance209k WordsOngoing [Cool, poisonous rose × born-bad playboy] [High school and college / angsty push-and-pull / neither is sexually inexperienced / adversarial couple / genuine playboy turns over a new leaf / morally gray cast / plot twists] At this school, where even the principal had to bow to power, a group of transfer students arrived. These party-loving troublemakers stirred up an already chaotic school, causing one upheaval after another. Xiao Yun never imagined she would get involved with Xi Heling, much les 641Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is powerful and influential, a scumbag.

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