I'm a Veteran Reader in a Reading Slump. Nothing Interests Me Anymore 老书虫， 厌倦期，看什么都没有兴趣

1. 1151 港 The Madman from Harbor City Actually Held the Capitalist's Daughter and Called Her Sweetheart 港城疯批竟抱着资本家小姐叫乖乖 Drunkard15酒蒙子15Modern Romance498k WordsCompleted [A Mad, Abstinent God of Death from Hong Kong’s Elite Circles VS a Clear-Eyed, Stunning Heiress + Devoted Couple + Reborn and Awakened + Forced Love + The Powerful One Bows His Head + Ten-Year Age Gap] In her previous life, Rong Dai was drugged and sent to Zhan Beixiao’s room. After one wild night, the living devil feared by everyone in Hong Kong shot her dead. He said, “That filthy thing who threw herself at me. Drag her out!” Reborn, she knew she was the doomed cannon-fodder in a period Hong K 58.6kReads9.0Score7.4kShelves
2. 1152 快 Quick Transmigration: Everyone Loves Her 快穿之没有人不爱她 Little Fish Beneath the Moon月亮下的小鱼Fantastical Romance258k WordsCompleted (The rating may rise after it first opens...)(Quick transmigration + all-the-rage heroine + beautiful female lead) Wen Yu is a big shot in the quick transmigration world. In every world she visits, someone loves her with all their heart until the day they die. *The World's Number One Idol To pay off her debts, Wen Yu made her debut in a hurry. Everyone said she was born to be an idol. Her devoted fans spent lavishly on her, and even her haters fell in love with her while they were busy bashing h 15.3kReads9.4Score1.6kShelves

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   The female lead is incredibly cute and adorable; it's so heartwarming! [Kissing emoji]

3. 1153 被 Forced Into an Arranged Marriage, the Crown Prince Falls for Her 被迫联姻，太子爷对她着了迷 Lazy January懒一月Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted 18.3kReads9.1Score2.3kShelves
4. 1154 抱 A Cannon-Fodder Supporting Lady’s Survival Guide to Clinging to the Infinite-Flow Male Lead 抱紧无限流男主的炮灰女配生存法 Black Flame黑火焰Modern Romance584k WordsCompleted Content warning: The female lead is not a strong-woman heroine. She grows gradually, and this is a funny, sweet romance. Romance is the main focus; the infinite-flow survival games are secondary. Please avoid if that’s not your thing. Note: The story includes infinite-flow plots and similar content. Readers with strong moral sensibilities may want to steer clear. Lin Shuang transmigrates into a modern fantasy novel aimed at male readers, becoming the rich young lady who goes on a blind date with 26kReads9.4Score2.6kShelves

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   Don't be fooled by the clichéd title of this book; the premise really resonated with me, and it's super good.

5. 1155 咬 A Bite of Sugar 咬一口糖 Shu Zhi黍枝Modern Romance290k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] Cold, aloof bad boy × sweet, well-behaved girl. Secret crush comes true, reformed playboy, sweet romance. Shen Queyan of Jiang University was notorious for his womanizing ways. Everyone was betting on who could tame him. Then one day, a sweet, obedient girl appeared at his side, and he doted on her without question. Some said she was the younger sister of Shen Queyan's closest friend. Xu Tang had been secretly in love with her brother's friend for a long time. It w 37.9kReads9.4Score4.6kShelves

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   The first book is great, especially the "arranged marriage to love" part. The female lead is cute and funny, the male lead is incredibly doting on her, and the relationship is very sophisticated. It's a slow and steady romance, and the male lead's character is also very well-developed. The second book is quite good; I really like the male lead's character. He's so good! I highly recommend it. In the beginning, the male lead says that liking his brother's sister is like being a beast, but later he says I'm a bastard. Both of them are very brave. Indeed, sincerity is the greatest weapon. The author's writing is excellent. It's a story about unrequited love. The third book has a male lead who is practically the ideal type. It's about complete respect and boundless love. Everyone is intelligent, and there are no plot holes. It's not a mindless rebirth story. The sweet parts are full of pink bubbles, and the angst is truly heartbreaking. Okay, you can read the rest yourselves!

6. 1156 京 A Match Made in Beijing 京婚成禧 Ming Zhijiu明之九Modern Romance336k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + love grows over time + seven-year age gap + slow-burn romance] [A calculating, fatherly power broker × a resilient, gentle reporter] The year she graduated from university, a twist of fate led Wen Yao to marry a stranger she had never met. He was the eldest son of the Zong family and the designated heir to the Zong Group, Zong Yu. They only had time to meet briefly when they registered their marriage. By the time Zong Yu returned from overseas, the first snow of 20.7kReads8.8Score2.7kShelves
7. 1157 放 After Giving Up Her Secret Crush, She Got Her Happy Ending With Meng Yancheng 放弃暗恋后，她和孟宴臣he了 Red Tiger Head红色老虎头Female-Channel Fanfiction329k WordsCompleted On her thirtieth birthday, Meng Yancheng and Xu Qin once again parted on bad terms. He took out his pent-up emotions on a man he saw sexually harassing someone in a bar. Just as the bottle came crashing down, a girl he’d never met stepped in to stop him. From then on, his life was set on a completely different course. Ruan Lingjun was born into a scholarly family, with a loving, happy home. She was bright and beautiful, and her career was going smoothly. A privileged start from the start, but a 7.4kReads9.3Score882Shelves

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   Unrequited love, happy ending. The female lead is cool, beautiful, rational, and has a strong moral compass. She's even more attractive than Meng Yanchen.

8. 1158 溺 Doting on My Darling Captive 溺养娇脔 Everything Is About Romance风月都相关Modern Romance537k WordsCompleted [A proud young nobleman from a powerful family vs. a cool, refined beauty from Jiangnan] Updates ongoing for the side couple Tan Dingsong and Lin Yin’s bonus chapters: a by-the-book older man and a female celebrity, a hate-to-love story. [Stunning heroine, weak at first then strong + devoted hero who falls from grace and humbly begs for love] After meeting her, he learns how to love. His mature, passionate love heals her wounds and warms her whole life. Yu Wanwan, Nancheng’s “moonlight of the h 31.4kReads9.3Score3kShelves

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   Ten high-quality novels that are worth reading two or three times; the writing style is not amateurish.

9. 1159 我 I Gave the Mute CEO Talk Therapy, and the Whole Family Was Stunned 我给哑巴总裁做话疗，豪门全懵了 Lu Chi鹿迟Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted “Chatty Little Sun Heroine × Mute Powerhouse in a High Position, Married First, Love Later + Sweet Romance + Feel-Good Daily Life” Sang Lu awakened to the truth. In the original story, she was a vicious sister-in-law from a wealthy family. She despised her mute husband, teamed up with awful relatives to swindle her own family, and did every kind of wicked thing. Her husband ignored her, her younger brothers-in-law slapped her, and she met a tragic end. “Wait, was I the huge idiot all along?” Abs 53.3kReads9.5Score6.8kShelves
10. 1160 你 You're a Sword Immortal, and You're Not Just Strong, You're Ridiculously Handsome! 你这剑仙，强的同时又过分帅气！ Dirt Dog Egg土狗蛋儿Urban2.0M WordsCompleted [Class Change for Everyone + Passionate Battles + Ridiculous Comedy + Multiple Classes + Leveling Up + Defend Our Homeland + An Absurdly Handsome Protagonist] After transmigrating to a world where everyone changes class, Lu Sheng discovers that his quest panel often glitches, assigning him all sorts of bizarre missions. By completing them, he keeps earning Charm rewards and becomes the handsomest guy in school. At the pep rally held a hundred days before the college entrance exams, Qiu He, the s 62.9kReads9.1Score5.7kShelves

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    🥜Was this book really popular back then? Is nobody reading it now? Everyone's a full-time swordsman, starting with the hidden profession of sword immortal? Is this sword immortal system even legal? All the damage output is talk? Seriously, that's enough, I'm totally fed up!

11. 1161 京 The Ninth Master of the Capital’s Reborn Little Rose: Alluring Yet Obedient 京圈九爷的重生小玫瑰，又欲又乖 Eating Tomatoes Without Gaining Weight吃番茄不长胖Modern Romance652k WordsCompleted A short drama adapted from the author's novel Late Night, Don't Say My Name is now available. [Reborn romance + long-planned scheme + obsessive second male lead pursues his wife + the Ninth Lord takes the lead] In her previous life, Meng Mingxuan misunderstood the Ninth Lord, who doted on and loved her, believing he and her older sister were in a tragic love affair. She did everything she could to flee his side and married Yin Ting, a poor man whose profile resembled the Ninth Lord's. In the end 32.2kReads9.3Score10.2kShelves
12. 1162 反 Is the Villainous Stepmother Having a Headache Again Today? 反派继母今天又头疼了吗！ yoo Qingjinyoo青衿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a Book, Adorable Kids, Lighthearted, Feel-Good] At a critical moment in a corporate acquisition, Ruan Tao, who had been working through the night for several days, suddenly died. When she opens her eyes, she finds she’s transmigrated into a book and become the vicious stepmother villain. In the end, she’ll turn into a stumbling block in the romance between the male and female leads, and successfully get herself killed! Ruan Tao lazily crosses her legs and leisurely flips throu 3.2kReads9.2Score289Shelves

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    A very original story. As a seasoned bookworm, I highly recommend it; after all, sharing is worse than keeping it to yourself [smirk].

13. 1163 指 The Commander's Frail, Sweet Wife Is Both Badass and Wild 指挥官的病弱娇妻又A又野 Leisurely Salted Fish咸鱼悠悠Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [A heroine who seems frail but is actually insanely powerful x a hero who seems cold but is actually a crazy fox type] [A devoted power couple + undercover in the interstellar world + two powerful leads + System transmigration] Yun Jinglan transmigrates into an interstellar beast world and becomes the good-for-nothing eldest daughter of the Yun family, who gets winded after taking just a few steps. When she is matched with Shen Qingci, the aloof beauty admired by the entire Alliance, everyone si 253Reads6.5Score115Shelves

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    (To be honest, I've said too much already. The writing is alright, and I think the romance is also good. They're both quite innocent and I highly recommend reading it. It's also a good interstellar novel with two strong characters working together. The romance develops quickly, and the male lead has liked the female lead for a long time. The battle scenes are described very well, and they have happy and fulfilling families. However, it gets a bit boring towards the end. I feel like it would be better if there were more stories written. But it's still great.) [Reading Guide: The male lead has 100% love for the female lead from the beginning and starts pursuing her. The reasons will be revealed little by little. The female lead is physically weak in the early stages due to the limitations of the world, but her superpowers are still very strong. Please don't criticize if you don't like it. Welcome to the story of the scheming fox and his strong, wild, and sickly beauty.] He would rather have never seen Lanlan's strength than see her so fragile and lifeless at this moment. "I love Lanlan. Not out of a sense of responsibility for the match, nor out of a shallow impulse of love at first sight. I've waited a very long time, and I've finally found her. So please believe me, I will protect her with my life and never let her get hurt again." But Shen Qingci didn't care, because his heart had already been occupied by Lanlan. From the place where they met in childhood, there would only be Lanlan from now on. "From the moment I saw your photo, I knew I had found you, I had finally found you. Seeing you in person only intensified that feeling. I want to get closer to you, to understand you, to protect you, not because of any sense of obligation, but because… I'm smitten." He mustered his courage and finally voiced his deepest desire: "I know this might be a bit fast, a bit presumptuous. But… Lanlan, are you… are you willing to give me a chance?" "Not as a forced 'fiancé,' but as a suitor, starting as boyfriend and girlfriend, to truly and rightfully stand by your side, is that alright?" "At least, give me a legitimate opportunity to care for you, look after you, and get close to you." The young man's face appeared exceptionally handsome and sincere under the streetlights. His gaze was burning, filled with undisguised expectation, nervousness, and a hint of vulnerability from rejection. A gentle evening breeze, carrying the warmth of the summer night, ruffled the stray hairs on Yun Jinglan's forehead, seemingly stirring the long-dormant lake of her heart. Whether struggling to survive in the apocalypse of her past life or growing up alone in this one, she had never experienced such a direct and passionate confession. Theory and "reading countless books" were utterly useless at this moment; only the uncontrollable, frantic beating of her heart and the ever-increasing heat on her cheeks remained. Looking at the man before her, his eyes burning, his fingertips even slightly clenched with nervousness, she felt, for the first time, a mixture of bewilderment and… a secret joy. On the quiet summer night path, only the streetlights and starlight witnessed their arrival. After a long while, Yun Jinglan heard her own soft voice, trembling almost imperceptibly, yet clearly rang out: "... Okay, let's be boyfriend and girlfriend for now." Just a short sentence, yet it caused the starlight in Shen Qingci's eyes to explode, dazzling and brilliant. He looked at her almost incredulously, ecstatically, his lips uncontrollably curving upwards into an incredibly radiant, even slightly silly, smile. "Really? Lanlan! You said yes?" He excitedly wanted to confirm. Seeing his ecstatic expression, Yun Jinglan's cheeks flushed even more. She lowered her eyelashes shyly and gave a very soft "Mmm." The summer evening breeze seemed exceptionally gentle, enveloping the two of them, quietly concealing the girl's first flutter of excitement and the boy's elation at having his wish fulfilled into the night. "Protecting you is my willing choice. I'm happy to." He said this as if it were a matter of course, a matter of course. "I will also become stronger, strong enough to stand by your side and hold you firmly." He paused, as if making a vow, each word striking her heart clearly: "Lanlan, don't even think about getting rid of me." "A long, long time ago... I already hid you here." "As long as Lanlan turns around, I'll always be here." However, when his gaze returned to Yun Jinglan's profile, which was particularly lively with anticipation of "mischief," his displeasure transformed into a helpless yet indulgent chuckle. He liked seeing Yun Jinglan like this, no longer the listless, sickly figure he'd first met, seemingly indifferent to everything, but brimming with vitality and… well, a destructive urge? In short, vibrant and powerful, captivating his gaze. The essence of love is jealousy, suspicion, and possessiveness. If even this is to be disliked, how can one love? The inscription read: "May my body be like the moon, graceful and serene, accompanying you for a thousand miles." A thin golden rope connected their wrists, neither too long nor too short, allowing just enough room to move, yet impossible to easily separate. "Even if Lanlan hides to the ends of the earth," Shen Qingci gazed at Yun Jinglan, his voice low and earnest, carrying a hint of barely perceptible obsession, "I will find you with this." With that, he first slowly channeled his ice-type power into the chain on his wrist. A flash of light appeared on the gilded rope, and the milky-white crystal glowed faintly. Yun Jinglan sighed helplessly, but a hint of indulgence and warmth shimmered in his eyes. Raising her other hand, her fingertips gently touched the crystal in the center of the chain, and her gentle, vibrant plant-based supernatural power flowed out slowly. The moment their powers converged and merged within the crystal, the gilded concentric chain glowed slightly before quickly receding. The original single bracelet subtly transformed into two thinner, more delicate chains, tightly encircling their wrists, as if they were meant to be there, becoming an invisible, gentle bond. "Lanlan, good morning." "Good morning, Shen Qingci." Yun Jinglan finally looked up at Shen Qingci, her eyes filled with inquiry and a barely perceptible emotion: "How did you…" She wanted to ask, how did you grow these? How did you know she liked them? And how did you cultivate them so well? Shen Qingci's lips curved slightly, forming a gentle and nonchalant smile, as if it were just a trivial matter: "It's just... You liked it. So I planted it casually." He tried to downplay it, hiding all his care and effort beneath the word "casual." But Yun Jinglan was clearly not buying it. She knew Shen Qingci; he was always meticulous and thorough, pursuing perfection. These delicate roses thriving so well in the rainy season on this alien planet couldn't possibly be a "casual" act. He must have thoroughly researched the habits of each flower, the soil composition, the light and water requirements, and may even have used some technology to simulate the most suitable growing environment. "Then... Commander Shen, when..." She paused deliberately, satisfied to feel his body tense instantly and his heart race, before slowly and deliberately uttering the second half of her sentence, "... When he fell in love with me?" This question, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirred up a thousand waves in Shen Qingci's heart. All his composure crumbled at this moment, under her close gaze and soul-searching question. In the garden, the roses bloomed silently, and the rain pattered softly, as if both were waiting for that answer. "Actually… I met Lanlan a long, long time ago." He raised his eyes, looking at Yun Jinglan, who had slightly raised an eyebrow and a curious expression, and continued, "That time, I went with my mother to the Yun family's old house to celebrate Grandpa Yun's—that is, your grandfather, the titan of chemical molecular materials science—for his 80th birthday." Shen Qingci paused, as if recalling the scene at the time, "The banquet hall was so boring for me when I was just a child. The adults were all talking about formulas and projects that I couldn't understand, so I secretly slipped away to the garden." His gaze drifted to the blooming Ecuadorian roses in the distance, as if he could see the scene from back then through them. "Then... I saw you in the garden, wearing a little black princess dress." Shen Qingci's lips unconsciously curved into a smile. "You looked very happy, clutching something tightly in your hand, like a joyful little butterfly, and you darted lightly into the little pavilion behind the rose bushes." "I was a little curious and wanted to follow you." Shen Qingci's voice lowered slightly. "But when I quietly approached, I found... You had already fainted on the bench in the pavilion." Shen Qingci's brows furrowed slightly, as if she could still recall the palpitations she felt at that moment. "Your face is very pale, and you're still holding that thing in your hand—it's a Tier 2 energy crystal core." Shen Qingci's tone was filled with confusion and worry. "This level of crystal core isn't rare at all for children from families like ours. Logically, absorbing it shouldn't cause unconsciousness..." Young Shen Qingci was perceptive. He recalled rumors he'd heard about large families with many children, where one or two less talented or physically weaker children would face more difficult circumstances... "Looking at you, unconscious and so fragile in the pavilion, I couldn't help but think..." Shen Qingci's voice carried a hint of childish pity and impulsiveness, "Has someone bullied you? Are you having a hard time?" A thought sprouted like a seedling and instantly grew wildly in his heart— "This little sister looks so pitiful. I want to take her home and make her my sister!" He thought of his mother. His mother had been wounded in the previous battle. Although she had always longed for a sweet and adorable daughter, his father, heartbroken for his mother and worried about the risks of another pregnancy, decided to have only one child. If he brought this beautiful, seemingly vulnerable little sister home, his mother would surely be overjoyed! Without hesitation, young Shen Qingci, fueled by an inexplicable courage and sense of responsibility, took off his own coat and carefully covered the unconscious little girl with it. Then, with great effort, he leaned her against himself, intending to "sneak" home along the path he had discovered leading to the back gate of the garden. However, his ideal was far from reality. He hadn't taken more than a few steps with his "little sister" in his arms when he heard hurried footsteps and voices behind him. Soon, the searching crowd spotted him and Yun Jinglan, whom he was holding hidden in his coat. "Miss found! She's here!" A sharp-eyed security guard shouted. The adults rushed over instantly. Seeing the unconscious Yun Jinglan, a flurry of activity ensued. They carefully took her from Shen Qingci's arms and hurriedly took her for treatment. Afterwards, little Shen Qingci solemnly explained his "grand plan" to his mother—he wanted to take the Yun family's little sister home to raise. The result? Lin Yue was stunned at first, then burst into laughter at her son's outrageous idea! Lin Yue explained, half-laughing and half-crying, that the Yun family's little girl was indeed a bit weak and needed careful nurturing, but she was absolutely the apple of the Yun family's eye; why would she need him to "save" her? In the end, little Shen Qingci, with his "malicious intentions" and attempt to "abduct" someone else's daughter, naturally received a thorough "care" from his mother, learning a valuable lesson—liking children is fine, but you can't just bring them home! Recalling this, Shen Qingci looked at Yun Jinglan, whose face was beaming with smiles, and sighed with a mixture of helplessness and affection: "Look, when I was so little, I wanted to 'trick' you into coming home. Unfortunately, I failed." Shen Qingci pushed the beautifully colored fruit drink he had prepared in front of Yun Jinglan, his eyes filled with a tenderness that could drown a person, and then slowly began to explain. After that failed attempt to "kidnap" her and being scolded by his mother, young Shen Qingci finally understood that the little girl who had fainted behind the rose bushes was not the pitiful little girl he had imagined, but rather someone who was born with a weak constitution and needed careful care. However, knowing this was one thing, but that inexplicable worry had quietly taken root in his heart like a seed. He still couldn't help but take every opportunity to secretly go and see her. Sometimes, when he accompanied his mother on a formal visit to the Yun family, he could catch a glimpse of her from afar, accompanied by maids, quietly basking in the sun in the courtyard, her little face still pale, like a fragile porcelain doll. Sometimes, he would find ways to sneak near the Yun family home, hiding in inconspicuous corners, just to make sure she was alright. Shen Qingci watched Yun Jinglan grow up, and also watched as her abilities, limited by her body, seemed to hit a ceiling after reaching level 5. This was followed by longer periods of slumber. By then, he understood more, realizing this was a typical sign that her body couldn't handle the strain of her abilities; the energy consumption was enormous, and she could only maintain basic vital signs by prolonging her hibernation. He finally truly understood the deep worry of the Yun family—not mistreatment, but a helpless, desperate tenderness, as if they were holding her in their hands for fear of her melting away. He saw Yun Jinglan awake less and less often. But precisely because it was rare, each brief encounter was like a precious image, repeatedly imprinted in his memory. Shen Qingci remembered seeing her in her garden a few times, using her weak plant-based abilities to diligently nurture a few Ecuadorian rose seedlings. Sunlight shone on her pale face. She frowned slightly, looking somewhat strained, but her eyes were bright. When she was tired, she would lean back in the recliner to rest for a while, and a maid would bring her some bland-looking nutritional biscuits. He watched her eat them in small bites, her face expressionless, without complaint, but Shen Qingci inexplicably read a trace of helpless loneliness in that quiet and compliant posture—as if to say that living was already difficult enough, and whether the taste was good or not seemed unimportant, and no one would care. Those moments were small and trivial. Perhaps it was just her faint smile at the blooming roses; perhaps it was just her slightly furrowed brow due to illness; perhaps it was just a fleeting longing for the world outside the window when she sat quietly looking at the sky… Little by little, like a trickle of water, they gathered silently. Shen Qingci himself couldn't say when it started, but that initial pity and worry had quietly changed. One day, he suddenly realized that he could no longer tear his gaze away from that fragile yet resilient figure. A corner of his heart had been firmly occupied by a little girl named "Yun Jinglan," and he could no longer tear himself away. "Although we rarely saw each other," Shen Qingci's voice was low and gentle, carrying a certainty honed by time. He gazed at Yun Jinglan, as if trying to make up for all the missed glances over the years, "when I realized it… I couldn't live without Lanlan." But now, everything was different. Shen Qingci watched Yun Jinglan gradually recover, sitting vividly before him, her eyes lively, laughing and playing, even capable of "blowing up the kitchen." The roses he had planted bloomed for her, and she could personally taste the drinks he had prepared. A warm, star-like glow of satisfaction filled Shen Qingci's eyes. He gently held Yun Jinglan's hand, his fingertips trembling slightly, yet his determination was unwavering: "But now, Lanlan has promised me." No more secretly peeking from afar, no more worrying about how long he would have to wait to wake up next time. His roses, finally, bloomed peacefully in his garden, within reach. Yun Jinglan looked at the fox before her, who had offered up all the love she had kept hidden for so many years, and the softest part of her heart was deeply touched. —This was how her Lanlan should be. Effortlessly navigating chaos, walking with ease on the edge of a knife. Taking what the enemy needed as easily as taking candy from a baby, her eyes still holding a lingering smile when she looked back. Not the sickly eldest daughter of the Yun family. Not a match who needed him to protect her at all times. This was Yun Jinglan. The one who should have stood at the pinnacle of the battlefield, making the stars pale in comparison. The life-giving power of plants, the control and connection of the spirit, the killing intent of the battlefield in her past life, the longing for the one she protected in this life… She knelt down in front of the wheelchair, looking directly at Shen Qingci, her fingers gently touching his still pale cheek: "Does it still hurt?" Shen Qingci shook his head, reaching out to pull her closer. Yun Jinglan leaned in, her forehead touching his. The firelight danced in his icy blue eyes, warmth replacing the usual chill. "You're here," Shen Qingci whispered, her breath brushing against Yun Jinglan's lips, "so it doesn't hurt." After the family dinner, the atmosphere grew even more harmonious and warm. At the suggestion and witnessing of both sets of parents, Yun Jinglan and Shen Qingci went to the marriage registration office at the central intelligent government center of the main star. The registration process was efficient and solemn. Identity scanning, gene matching verification, signing of the declaration of voluntary marriage… Finally, a holographic seal shimmering with a faint silver light landed on the electronic file, emitting a soft confirmation sound. Legally, they were officially partners. Stepping out of the registration office, the setting sun painted the main star's sky a brilliant golden-red. Both sets of parents considerately left first, leaving the two alone. Shen Qingci stopped and turned to look at Yun Jinglan. The afterglow of the setting sun danced on Shen Qingci's silver hair, reflecting a warm glow in his icy blue eyes. Shen Qingci reached out and gently embraced Yun Jinglan, his arms tightening as if he wanted to meld her into his very bones. He lowered his head, his warm lips brushing against her ear, his voice deep and clear, filled with unprecedented solemnity and satisfaction: "This time..." "It's truly, for a lifetime, Lanlan." A lifetime. From the starting point of their arranged marriage, to the virtual battlefield where they would share life and death, and now, under this real and warm sunset. "Goodbye, my Commander." Shen Qingci stood there until that deep blue figure disappeared at the end of the ship's passageway before slowly turning around and walking towards his own star track heading west, in the completely opposite direction. When no one was watching, Commander Shen, known for his calm and decisiveness, touched his cheek very lightly before stepping into the cabin. There, the warmth of a kiss seemed to still linger. At the same moment, on the Southern Legion ship that had already entered the warp portal, Yun Jinglan leaned against her private cabin, looking down at her personal terminal on her wrist. The screen was lit up, displaying a message she had just sent. Recipient: Shen Qingci. The message contained only two words—"I miss you." Even at opposite ends of the galaxy, their longing would resonate. [Shen Qingci: Lanlan.] [Shen Qingci: ... I want to see you in the West.] Shen Qingci stepped forward, handed the rose to Yun Jinglan, then lowered her head and whispered in Yun Jinglan's ear: "It's been two years, Lanlan." "Shall we get married for real?" Yun Jinglan looked at the rose, then at Shen Qingci. The setting sun danced in Shen Qingci's eyes, dyeing that icy blue into a warm amber. Yun Jinglan smiled, "Okay." On their wedding day, the central auditorium of the main star, a century-old institution, had never hosted a private wedding. Today was the first. Holographic projections decorated the interior of the auditorium as an extension of the starry sea. On the dome, a projection of the starfield where Yun Jinglan and Shen Qingci had fought side-by-side was displayed; beneath their feet, a carpet of Ecuadorian roses stretched from the entrance to the altar. The entire galaxy was broadcasting live; countless people waited in front of their terminals for this moment. The system's registration voice echoed in the hall, solemn and clear: [Marriage Registration Initiated—] [Identity Verification Passed.] [Genetic Match: 99.8%] [Voluntary Union Declaration Confirmed.] [Interstellar Federation Marriage Law, Article 1372, Permanent Binding Effective.] Ceremony Completed. Shen Qingci stepped forward, gently embracing Yun Jinglan, his lips close to her ear, his voice low, carrying a warmth only she could hear: "Lanlan, you look beautiful today." The Milky Way bears witness, roses are their pledge. The silhouettes of the two embracing in the starlight mist resembled a scene cut from a fairy tale. [Check-in Successful—First Stop: Star Mist Island] [Check-in Successful—Second Stop: Icefield Star] The setting sun danced in Shen Qingci's eyes, dyeing that icy blue into a warm amber hue. Quietly gazing at Yun Jinglan, his eyes held the longing of the past two years, the thrill of this moment, and a thousand unspoken words. "Lanlan." "Hmm?" "I've thought of you every single day these past two years." A very soft sentence, like the wind on a sea of ​​flowers, like the sunset on the horizon, like the warmth of his gaze upon her. [Check-in successful—Third stop: Rose Star] [Seventh stop: Amber Star] [Eighth stop: Twin Moon Bay] [Ninth stop…] A dense record of check-ins. [Master, Master!] Its electronic eye flashed, [I've completed the ninth stop check-in, we can go to the tenth stop, Gun Gun has already booked the star track!] Shen Qingci bent down and patted its round head. "Thank you for your hard work, Gun Gun. But we can't go to the tenth stop, we have to go home." A string of question marks flashed on Gun Gun No. 1'S screen, but it still obediently followed behind them. "Do you know? There is an organization in the universe called the 'System Administration Bureau'. Their duty is to send 'Chosen Ones' to save different planes when they encounter a cataclysmic crisis. And you are one of the chosen ones." Yun Jinglan did not interrupt. "It's not just because of your strength in your past life." Xu Zhitang turned to look at her, "It's because of your spiritual trait—'never giving up in dire straits.' The System Administration scanned countless planes to find a soul like yours." "But your personality…" Xu Zhitang paused, a faint smile curving her lips, "is bound to be unyielding to any 'arrangement,' so the system chose another way—reincarnation." "To let you be born and grow in this world, to form bonds with it." "Only in this way will you choose to protect this world even after knowing the truth." [The System Administration has no right to force you.] Pause. [But in this world, the people you love, your comrades, your family… if the wormhole reopens, they will all…] Yun Jinglan closed her eyes. Images flashed before her eyes— Shen Qingci's face, those icy blue eyes, sometimes as cold as ice, sometimes as warm as the sunset. During their honeymoon, Shen Qingci stood in a sea of ​​flowers on Rose Star, looking down at her, saying, "These past two years, I've thought of you every single day." Roses in the glass conservatory. Planted two years ago, the flowers now fill the entire yard, their white blossoms like stars fallen to the ground under the moonlight. On her wedding day, amidst the blessings of her family, Shen Qingci stood at the end of the red carpet, waiting for her, her eyes shining. Yun Jinglan opened her eyes and smiled. But that smile, though languid, sent chills down one's spine. [Host…] The system spoke cautiously. "What a clever scheme," Yun Jinglan's voice wasn't loud, but every word was as clear as if it had been tempered by ice. Deep within her consciousness, the system's light sphere trembled. "System." [Yes, yes!] "Tell the Administration Bureau—," Yun Jinglan paused, a smile curving her lips, "I can go." The system's light sphere was about to breathe a sigh of relief. "But if anything happens to the people I care about." Yun Jinglan's voice was very soft. "Then I don't mind destroying another world." The system was silent for three seconds. […Received], the system's voice had never been so serious, [Host's request has been conveyed to the Administration Bureau. Administration Bureau reply: The absolute safety of the host's family and friends is guaranteed.] Yun Jinglan ignored the system and looked up at Xu Zhitang. "When are you leaving?" Xu Zhitang looked at Yun Jinglan. In those unfathomable eyes, there was guilt, but also admiration. "Three days later," Xu Zhitang said, "We'll arrange an 'accident,' and you'll 'sacrifice' yourself during the mission." These words fell like a pebble into a deep pool, making no sound, yet ripples spread outwards. Yun Jinglan stood up. "Understood." Yun Jinglan looked down at the terminal on her wrist. The screen was lit, displaying messages from Shen Qingci: [Lanlan, are you done with the meeting? Want to come home for dinner tonight?] [The impromptu meeting in the west is too annoying; even you won't come.] [I miss you, Lanlan.] Three messages, the last one from five minutes ago. Yun Jinglan stared at those three messages, standing there for a long time. Sunlight fell on Yun Jinglan's face, casting a faint shadow under her eyelashes. The wind blew, lifting strands of her hair. Her fingers hovered above the screen, but never fell. The last message was sent: "Okay, I'm coming to find you. I want to eat your dumplings." Shen Qingci quickly replied: "Received, wife." "I'm waiting for you [love you]." Yun Jinglan slowly put away his terminal and stepped into the crowd. But on his way to the Western Military Region, his personal terminal issued an emergency order. [All active duty military personnel, whether on leave or on mission, immediately return to their respective military regions.] When Yun Jinglan arrived at the Jiyun Tiankeng, the first thing he saw was not a wormhole, not a battlefield, but a figure falling from the sky. A silver-white mecha. A silhouette so familiar that he could recognize it with his eyes closed. [Raven] It was falling rapidly, like a bird with broken wings, dragging its broken body and a trail of black smoke, plummeting straight to the ground from the sky. Yun Jinglan's mind went blank for 0.3 Seconds. Then Yun Jinglan piloted the mecha and charged out, pushing the power to its limit, the engine exploding with a sonic boom behind him. "Shen Qingci—!!" Only the piercing sound of electricity filled the communication channel. Yun Jinglan accelerated desperately, watching the silver-white mecha draw ever closer, until, just before it crashed into the ground, she managed to grab it with both arms. The impact sent the internal alarms blaring, but Yun Jinglan ignored them. She secured [Raven] with one hand and ripped open the emergency hatch with the other. The moment the hatch opened, a strong stench of blood filled the air. Shen Qingci slumped in the pilot's seat, his silver-white commander's uniform soaked in blood. The glaring red spread from his chest to his waist, staining his entire shirt. His silver hair was also covered in blood, strands clinging to his pale face. Hearing the noise, Shen Qingci struggled to lift his eyelids. Seeing Yun Jinglan, his fox-like eyes brightened, then dimmed again. His lips moved, but no words came out. "Don't speak," Yun Jinglan's voice was barely audible, almost devoid of emotion, but her hands trembled. Yun Jinglan quickly examined the wound. A deep, penetrating wound ran down his ribs, with dark shards of ice still embedded in his flesh. These weren't ordinary ice crystals; they were mutated ice crystals mixed with insectoid energy, spreading along the bloodstream towards his heart. Yun Jinglan instantly understood: this was a deliberate assassination attempt. The butterfly-winged insectoid's target from the beginning was Shen Qingci's life. The system's voice boomed in his mind: [Host, please be careful!!! Jumping directly from level thirteen to the maximum level will kill you!!!] Yun Jinglan ignored it. [Host!!! Please calm down!!! This body can't take it—] "System," Yun Jinglan spoke, his voice eerily calm, "This is the person you're protecting." The system's voice abruptly stopped. "If you can't protect him, I will." Yun Jinglan closed her eyes, feeling the violent power within her that threatened to tear her apart, and said, word by word: "If he dies, you will all be buried with him." [...] The system was silent for a second, then seemed to have made a decision, [Host, the body's restraints have been released. You... Take care.] The moment the restraints were released, Yun Jinglan felt the whole world go silent. All sounds were suppressed by the energy that erupted from her body. Everything seemed to be over. But suddenly, Yun Jinglan fell from the sky like a kite with a broken string. The price for jumping from level thirteen to the maximum level had arrived. [Host!] [Host, please wake up—] The system's voice grew fainter and fainter. Qin Lan used the Wind Wings to catch Yun Jinglan. But the sky suddenly cracked open. A huge wormhole tore open behind Yun Jinglan, and a dark vortex spun wildly, emitting a teeth-grinding hiss, sucking Yun Jinglan into the vortex. The last thing Yun Jinglan saw was a blood-soaked, silver-white figure being supported by Ji Fanyin in the distance. Shen Qingci had woken up sometime earlier and was struggling to reach out towards Yun Jinglan, her lips parting as if silently calling out something, but Ji Fanyin stopped her. Yun Jinglan's lips curved into a smile, and with her last bit of strength, she silently replied to Shen Qingci with three words: Wait for me. Then, darkness swallowed everything. The wormhole closed, and Yun Jinglan's falling figure disappeared together into the sky above the Silent Cloud Pit. The full moon remained cold and clear, and the spider lilies bloomed brightly in the pool of blood, but the little fox's heart was shattered. Yun Jinglan ignored Ye Yu; the image was still replaying in her mind: long, silver-white hair stained red with blood, her icy blue eyes closed helplessly, and blood still gushing from the piercing wound in her chest. Yun Jinglan grabbed Ye Yu's shoulder, her fingers gripping so tightly that her knuckles turned white. "Where's Shen Qingci?!" "Brother Shen is alright! He's been taken to the camp for treatment. The medic said the wound was deep but didn't hit any vital organs, and his ribs have been set. He's fine for now!" Yun Jinglan met Ye Yu's eyes, confirming that Ye Yu wasn't lying, before letting go of her hand, leaning back against the hard table behind him, and letting out a long breath. Yun Jinglan looked down; the hand that had just been gripping Ye Yu's shoulder was now trembling slightly. His body hadn't yet recovered from the aftereffects of the level jump. But the scene of Shen Qingci vomiting blood was still vivid in his mind. Yun Jinglan propped himself up on the table, put his feet on the ground, and stood up straight. "Let's go." "I said let's go," Yun Jinglan interrupted Ye Yu, "Shen Qingci is still waiting for me over there. I'll be back as soon as possible." Shen Qingci sat up abruptly, the movement aggravating his wound, causing him to gasp in pain. But he didn't care. He braced himself against the edge of the bed, his eyes frantically searching the medical pod—Nothing! Nothing! Still nothing! Yun Jinglan was really gone! "Lanlan!" Shen Qingci cried out, his usual composure gone, his voice hoarse and unlike his own. The hatch was pushed open. A light flashed in Shen Qingci's eyes, then quickly dimmed. He stared at Ji Fanyin, his icy blue eyes gleaming with urgent expectation: "Is Lanlan resting?" Ji Fanyin remained silent. That silence lasted only two seconds, but to Shen Qingci, it felt like an eternity. Ji Fanyin paused, her voice choked with uncontrollable sobs, "She has sacrificed herself. Please accept my condolences." Shen Qingci didn't move, his head bowed, constantly wiping the concentric gold chain on his wrist. It seemed that if he could simply wipe away the blood, the chain, which emitted a faint, almost invisible light, would once again shine as it always had. Shen Qingci didn't look up, only murmuring repeatedly, "The Heart Chain is still lit, still lit... Still lit." "How could Lanlan..." "Do you think Lanlan is just lost in the wormhole and won't be able to come back for a while? We can find Lanlan, right?" Ji Fanyin didn't answer, her eyes welling up with tears again. Shen Qingci raised her wrist, showing the chain to Ji Fanyin. "Look, this chain is still lit," Shen Qingci said, "As long as Lanlan is alive, this chain won't go out." Ji Fanyin's gaze fell on the chain. It was indeed still lit, but the brightness... Was too faint, like an ember about to go out. Ji Fanyin opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but swallowed it back. Yun Jinglan had fallen into that wormhole. In that place where time and space were disordered, the Heart Chain could still emit light, perhaps only because of residual energy fluctuations. But looking into Shen Qingci's eyes, Ji Fanyin saw light, hope, and the unwavering belief that "she's alive." She couldn't bear to extinguish that light within him, nor did she want to face this reality again. She simply turned her head away, refusing to look at Shen Qingci. Shen Qingci sat alone in the medical pod, head bowed, staring at the dim chain on his wrist. He reached out, his fingertips gently touching the faint, shimmering gold light, as if touching a fragile treasure. But at this moment, Shen Qingci was alone in the medical pod. He pressed the gold chain to his chest and closed his eyes. Before him was Yun Jinglan's final image: standing under the full moon, covered in blood, falling into the wormhole… Shen Qingci opened his eyes, gripping the gold chain tightly. "Lanlan is just lost. I'll wait for you to come back," Shen Qingci whispered, a belief that would never be relinquished in his life. "I'll wait however long it takes." Yun Jinglan ignored Ye Yu, turned around, dusted off his clothes, and glanced down at the concentric gold chain on his wrist, its light so dim it was almost invisible. Shen Qingci must still be there, crying and waiting… "There's movement from the human race again. The Western Military Region has been frequently mobilizing troops recently, seemingly preparing for a large-scale offensive. The front lines are requesting reinforcements." Yun Jinglan's compound eyes flickered. The Western Military Region. Shen Qingci! Yun Jinglan's heart skipped a beat, but his face remained expressionless. Yun Jinglan walked to the window, looking at the gray sky over the Dark City. Shen Qingci, almost there. Just wait a little longer. After finishing this last thing, I'll come find you. Someone tried to persuade him, but Shen Qingci only murmured absentmindedly, "Lanlan is waiting for me. After I find her, we'll go home." Shen Qingci lowered his head, looking at the concentric gold chain on his wrist. The chain still shone with a faint, almost invisible light. Shen Qingci reached out and gently touched it with his fingertips. "Lanlan," Shen Qingci whispered, his voice hoarse like sandpaper scraping against stone, "Where are you…why don't you want me anymore?" No one answered. Intelligence said the Dark Butterfly Clan had a new head, supposedly a ruthless character who had consolidated the internal order in less than a month and was now turning his attention to the human race. Shen Qingci's heart skipped a beat when he heard the words "Dark Butterfly Clan." The Dark Butterflies were the race Yun Jinglan had killed before falling into the wormhole. Shen Qingci volunteered for the front lines. His superior glanced at him, "It just ended, your soldiers won't be able to hold on…" Suddenly—a burning sensation on his wrist. Shen Qingci looked down and saw the concentric chain, which had been dim for three months, now flashing intensely. Not a faint light, but a real, scorching, blinding glow. Shen Qingci froze. At that moment, time seemed to stand still. All sound on the battlefield vanished. Shen Qingci could only hear his own heartbeat, thump-thump-thump, so fast it felt like it was about to explode. Lanlan was here; she was alive! "Nearby!" A shout pulled Shen Qingci back to reality. He looked up sharply and saw a dark shadow swooping down from his flank, moving so fast he couldn't react in time. Shen Qingci tried to dodge, but his body was a fraction too slow—claws pierced his shoulder. Shen Qingci swiftly retaliated, his ice spikes piercing the wormhole's shoulder. Then Shen Qingci plummeted from the sky, the whistling wind and his comrades' cries filling his ears. Through his blurred vision, he saw the insectoid that had wounded him, a high-ranking member of the Dark Butterfly family, looking down at him with cruel glints in its compound eyes. As he fell, the moment blood spurted out, Shen Qingci felt pain, excruciating pain. Shen Qingci wanted to move, but he couldn't. In his last moments of consciousness, Shen Qingci only had time to glance at the chain on his wrist. The light was still there; she was really there. Then darkness engulfed Shen Qingci. At the same time, Yun Jinglan stood on a high ground at the edge of the battlefield, overlooking the carnage below. She was dressed in the patriarch's robes, with several guards and generals standing behind her; no one dared to disturb her. The new patriarch had been in office for less than a month, and his ruthless methods were chilling; no one wanted to provoke him. Yun Jinglan's gaze searched. Searching for that silver-white figure. Then Yun Jinglan saw him—Shen Qingci. He had lost weight, a lot of weight. His long, silver-white hair was haphazardly tied back, and there were dark red bloodstains on his cheeks; he looked as if something had hollowed him out. But Shen Qingci's eyes were bright. That brightness made Yun Jinglan's heart clench. It was the brightness of a madman, the brightness of someone who didn't care about life, the brightness of someone blinded by rage who cared about nothing. Yun Jinglan watched Shen Qingci charge into the swarm of insects, watched his ice blade sweep across, watched him slay one after another of her nominal "clan members." Every strike felt like a blow to her heart, but she couldn't move, couldn't shout, couldn't rush in. She could only watch. Suddenly, Shen Qingci's movements stopped. Yun Jinglan followed his gaze and saw Shen Qingci looking down at his wrist. A light was flashing there. The Heart Chain! Yun Jinglan's heart skipped a beat. The next second, a dark figure pounced on Shen Qingci from the flank. It was a lieutenant of the Dark Butterfly Clan, a veteran of the clan, with formidable combat power. "No—" The word almost escaped her throat, but she swallowed it back down. Yun Jinglan watched helplessly as a sharp claw pierced Shen Qingci's shoulder, watched him fall from the sky covered in blood, watched his comrades desperately drag him back to the rear. Yun Jinglan's fingers dug into her palm, drawing blood. "Patriarch?" A general beside her noticed her abnormality and asked cautiously, "Are you alright?" Yun Jinglan withdrew her gaze, her face expressionless. No one saw that Yun Jinglan's hand, hanging at her side, was trembling slightly. Yun Jinglan stepped into one of the tents. Inside the tent, a figure leaned against a makeshift bed, his shoulder wrapped in thick bandages. He saw someone enter and was about to speak—when Yun Jinglan raised his hand, and the curtain fell, a mental barrier separating the inside from the outside. The figure froze: "Clan... Clan Master? How come..." Yun Jinglan didn't answer, but walked up to him and looked down at him. The claw that Shen Qingci had stabbed was now limply hanging by the bedside. "Clan Master?" The lieutenant's voice trembled. "Did I do something wrong?" Yun Jinglan bent down, leaning closer, his voice soft, as if discussing a trivial matter: "You injured someone today." The lieutenant hesitated: "Today? There are many injuries on the battlefield..." "That person," Yun Jinglan interrupted, "silver hair, ice-type ability, very handsome." The lieutenant's expression changed, as if he remembered something: "You mean that Mad Fox? Yes, I did injure him today, almost killed him—uh!" His words caught in his throat. Yun Jinglan's hand was already on his neck. "Almost," Yun Jinglan repeated, a slight smile curving her lips, but a smile that sent chills down the general's spine. "You... You... Patriarch... I'm an elder of the Dark Butterfly Clan... I've followed the old patriarch for three hundred years..." "I know," Yun Jinglan said, "so I'll give you a special way to die." After the subordinate withdrew, Ye Yu emerged from a corner and whispered in her ear, "Sister Yun, you're too ruthless. That general was a veteran of the Dark Butterfly Clan, and you just killed him like that?" Yun Jinglan flipped a page of the map, her tone indifferent: "Anyone who hurts him must die. The Dark Butterfly Clan doesn't lack men." Ye Yu shrank back, not daring to ask any more questions. Ye Yu secretly glanced at Yun Jinglan's wrist; the Heart Chain was faintly glowing there, indicating Shen Qingci must have suffered a serious injury. In the distance, towards the human camp, the lights of the medical area could be vaguely seen. Ye Yu sighed silently in her heart. The couple, one crazy and one ruthless, a perfect match! Yun Jinglan stood alone at the tent entrance, looking towards the human camp. The love chain on her wrist was still warm. Yun Jinglan reached out and touched it, whispering, "Wait for me." The stated reason was perfectly legitimate: the new patriarch had just taken office and needed to establish his authority on the front lines. The hidden reason was known only to Yun Jinglan and Ye Yu: Shen Qingci was right across from them, and she didn't want to be too far away from him. Of course, in the eyes of outsiders, the new patriarch's performance... Was hard to describe. "And," Ye Yu's voice lowered even further, "what about my brother-in-law..." Yun Jinglan's hand paused. "Speak." "He's on the battlefield again." Yun Jinglan's fingers tightened slightly. Why was he so stubborn? But Yun Jinglan's gaze continued to search through the crowd. Until she saw that silver-white figure. Shen Qingci was charging through the swarm of insects. Ice blades swept across, and swarms of insects fell. His movements were still swift and fierce, but Yun Jinglan immediately noticed something was wrong—the wound on Shen Qingci's left shoulder was still bleeding. Beneath the bandages, the crimson color was slowly seeping in. "That naughty fox..." Yun Jinglan murmured, her voice almost inaudible. Yun Jinglan watched Shen Qingci fight, watched him slay one insectoid after another, watched his movements slowed by pain. Every time Shen Qingci stumbled, Yun Jinglan's heart clenched. At that moment, Yun Jinglan only wanted to rush down, to pull him back, to keep him by her side, to never let him go to the battlefield again. But she couldn't. "Ye Yu," Yun Jinglan whispered. Ye Yu, who had appeared unnoticed, stood a few steps behind Yun Jinglan: "Here." "Tell Xu Zhitang," Yun Jinglan's voice was calm, but Ye Yu sensed the undercurrent beneath the calm, "Knock him unconscious and drag him back." Ye Yu paused, "Huh?" Yun Jinglan remained standing there, looking into the distance. Only when the silver-white figure was forcibly dragged away by several comrades did she turn her gaze away. Yun Jinglan didn't speak, only looking at the gray sky outside the tent, remembering what she had just seen. Yun Jinglan's fingers tightened slightly. Almost there. Shen Qingci curled up on the bed, trembling all over, his forehead covered in cold sweat. His beastly instincts made him want to build a nest, to find the scent of a mate, to—to have Yun Jinglan's comfort. But Yun Jinglan wasn't there. Shen Qingci struggled to his feet, staggering towards the dressing room. The door opened, revealing a room full of her clothes. Clothes she had worn, clothes she hadn't had time to put away—combat uniforms, everyday clothes, and a few casual outfits she wore at home. Each piece retained her scent—a faint, crisp, uniquely her fragrance. Shen Qingci transformed back into his beast form. His entire body was covered in silvery-white fur, his nine tails drooping limply. He buried himself in the pile of clothes, using his paws to pull them to his side, creating a sunken den large enough for him. The little fox buried his face in it, sniffing deeply and greedily. His nose brushed against a piece of Yun Jinglan's usual casual wear, the familiar scent filling his nostrils. For a moment, he thought Yun Jinglan was beside him, but when he looked up again, his heart clenched. She wasn't there. "Lanlan..." His voice was hoarse, unlike the usually aloof Commander Shen. But there was no response. Only the moonlight streaming in from the window coldly shone on the pile of clothes. The little fox clutched the casual wear tightly to his chest, curling up into a ball. The silvery-white fur gradually became damp. "Why..." The little fox buried his face even deeper. "You promised to come find me... Why did you leave me alone..." His chest ached as if something was repeatedly crushing it. There were no wounds, and three months had passed, but every time he thought of her, the pain would surge back. "Our honeymoon isn't over yet..." The little fox closed his eyes, tears silently streaming down his face, soaking the clothes in his arms. "Why did you... Leave me alone..." He didn't know how much time had passed. Shen Qingci awoke from his semi-conscious state, finding himself somehow in the glass greenhouse. Moonlight streamed through the transparent dome, illuminating the garden full of Ecuadorian roses. The white blossoms were in full bloom, shimmering softly in the moonlight like stars fallen to earth. Shen Qingci stood among the flowers, surrounded by Yun Jinglan's favorite blooms. But Yun Jinglan was not there. Shen Qingci lowered her head, looking at her hands—no, her claws. Her beast-shaped claws were still stained with tears, looking utterly disheveled. "Lanlan..." Shen Qingci murmured, her voice so soft it was almost inaudible. "Where are you..." Just then—the love bracelet on her wrist suddenly lit up. Not a faint, half-extinguished light. It was a real, scorching, blinding light. Shen Qingci froze, staring intently at the bracelet, afraid it was just an illusion. The light didn't disappear. It continued to shine. Beat by beat, like the rhythm of a heartbeat. Shen Qingci's eyes instantly reddened. "You're still here..." Shen Qingci's voice trembled, "I knew you were still alive..." Shen Qingci suddenly raised his head and looked at the sky. That direction was the border, the direction of the wormhole, the direction she disappeared in. The light was still flickering. As if responding to him. "Lanlan..." Shen Qingci smiled, but tears streamed down his face uncontrollably. "I'm here. This time I won't give you the chance to abandon me again." A silver-white figure stood at the edge of the wormhole, his shoulder still wrapped in bandages, the wound bleeding again from the sudden movement. But Shen Qingci seemed to feel no pain at all, only staring at the wormhole, his eyes shining frighteningly. "Commander Shen!!" A comrade's shout came from behind, urgent and desperate. "Come back! You can't go in! That's a wormhole! People will die!" Shen Qingci didn't turn around, only taking one last look at the still flickering concentric chain on his wrist, and smiled. "Lanlan, wait for me." He leaped. The silver-white figure disappeared into the darkness of the wormhole. Behind him, the shouts of his comrades were swallowed by the wormhole. Yun Jinglan was still seemingly asleep when an urgent report came from the system. [Host, something terrible has happened, Shen…] The system was muted before it could finish speaking, and Yun Jinglan, still dazed, didn't hear it at all. The moment Shen Qingci jumped in, he realized what true pain was. It wasn't the pain of being slashed by a knife, nor the pain of being pierced by an ice spike; it was the pain of being torn apart, as if ten thousand hands were simultaneously pulling at his limbs in different directions, causing bones to creak and flesh to become a bloody mess. His consciousness began to blur. Shen Qingci gritted his teeth, staring intently at the concentric chain on his wrist. That faint light was his only direction. Lanlan… wait for me… His vision began to darken. Just then, he vaguely heard a chattering sound, like someone talking, or perhaps some kind of mechanical electrical noise, drifting into his ears: [Quickly! This fox is too crazy! Activate the energy shield!] "I'm holding on! Can't you see I'm exhausted like a dog!" "You are a dog." "Get lost! I'm a wolf! A noble wolf!" "Stop arguing! He's about to die! Increase the energy!" "I can't increase it anymore! It's going to explode!" "Even if it explodes, we have to increase it! If he dies, that demon will definitely wipe us out! I just got ashore, I don't want to die—" The last sentence was almost a scream. Shen Qingci vaguely thought: What demon? What ashore? He rolled onto a barren piece of land. Pain. His whole body ached. Shen Qingci lay on the ground, and it took him a long time to barely get up. He looked down at himself. His combat suit was tattered, with countless cuts all over his body, blood and mud mixed together, covering him completely. But Shen Qingci didn't care about that. He raised his wrist and looked at the concentric chain. The light was a little brighter than before. It wasn't an illusion; it really was brighter. Shen Qingci's eyes instantly welled up with tears. "Lanlan..." She was really here. Shen Qingci pushed himself up and staggered forward. He didn't know which way to go, didn't know where she was, only that he had to keep walking, in the direction the Heart Chain indicated. One step, two steps, three steps—suddenly, Shen Qingci saw something. In the distance, a figure stood beside a boulder. It was a female insectoid, her wings half-open, her figure slender. That figure made his heart stop. It was too familiar. That posture— "Lanlan?" Shen Qingci blurted out. His voice was hoarse, unlike his own, carrying the longing, despair, and madness of the past three months, and the sudden surge of hope. The figure turned around. It wasn't Yun Jinglan. It was a completely unfamiliar face, insectoid compound eyes, dark butterfly wings, completely different from her. But there was a hint of Yun Jinglan in that aura. Shen Qingci froze. In that instant of distraction, the butterfly wings swept across, accompanied by the sound of wind whistling through the air. "Bang—!" Shen Qingci was sent flying, crashing heavily to the ground, his head hitting a rock, and everything went black. He didn't know how much time had passed. Shen Qingci was awakened by a commotion. He tried to move, but found his body limp like a lump of mud, unable to even lift a finger. Someone had injected him with something; that feeling of weakness was spreading throughout his body. Shen Qingci closed his eyes. Lanlan, I missed you. With his last ounce of strength, Shen Qingci looked up at the concentric bracelet on his wrist. The light was still shining. A little brighter than before. A very faint smile curved Shen Qingci's lips; it was the first time in three months he had felt the urge to laugh. Yun Jinglan was stunned. She sat on the bed, wearing a loose robe, her long hair flowing. Beside her was a thinly dressed female insectoid, her gaze sweeping curiously over this new "gift," until the moment she saw Shen Qingci's face, her eyes widened in horror. Shen Qingci stood three steps away, dressed in a sheer long dress, her hair piled high, her face powdered, her red lips slightly pursed, and a deliberately crafted "broken" look in her eyes and brows. Shen Qingci looked at Yun Jinglan, then at the female insectoid woman clinging tightly to her. For a fleeting moment, something shattered in Shen Qingci's eyes. Then, Shen Qingci's lips curved into a tearful, understanding smile. Her powdered face, combined with that broken look, was incredibly alluring: "Master," Shen Qingci's voice was soft, trembling. "You... Shouldn't lack servants here." Yun Jinglan: "..." Meanwhile, Ye Yu, having already left after the other maids had retreated, had darted away from Yun Jinglan: "Commander Shen, it's a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding. I'll take my leave." Ye Yu fled the scene in three seconds. Only Yun Jinglan and Shen Qingci remained in the bedchamber. At this moment, Shen Qingci, who had been suppressing her emotions for so long, could no longer hold back, and tears streamed down her face. Seeing this, Yun Jinglan reached out and pulled Shen Qingci into her arms, holding her tightly. [Alliance Military Command] Yun Jinglan's finger paused on the screen. The next second, Yun Jinglan turned and sprinted towards the military emergency star track. [Attention all personnel, the Southern Military Region has encountered a large-scale Zerg invasion. All active duty personnel must return to their posts immediately. Repeat, all active duty personnel must return to their posts immediately.] Yun Jinglan jumped onto the next available military star track bound for the south. The moment the hatch closed, she glanced down at her personal terminal. Shen Qingci's message was still lit up. She didn't have time to reply, only hastily typing a line: [Mission in progress, talk to you later.] Shen Qingci buried his face in her shoulder, tears streaming down his face, soaking her robe. He was trembling all over, his hands gripping her clothes tightly, as if afraid she would disappear if he let go. "Lanlan, please don't leave me, okay?" "I really miss you so much." Yun Jinglan didn't speak, she just tightened her arms, holding him even closer. One hand gently pressed against the back of Shen Qingci's head, burying his face in her shoulder. Moonlight streamed in through the gauze curtains, falling on the two of them. How long had passed? Shen Qingci's trembling finally subsided. But he didn't look up, still burying his face in her shoulder. His voice was muffled, hoarse from crying: "Lanlan." "Mm." "I've been looking for you for so long." Yun Jinglan's fingers gently ran through Shen Qingci's loose hair; his hair bun had long since come undone, and the hairpin was nowhere to be seen. "I know." "They all say you're dead, but I don't believe it." Yun Jinglan lowered her head and placed a very light kiss on his forehead. "Thank you for your trouble." Shen Qingci finally raised his head. Moonlight fell on his face, his powdered face looking utterly disheveled, his eye makeup smudged, his rouge smudged, and undried teardrops still clinging to his eyelashes. Yun Jinglan looked at his flamboyant face and suddenly laughed. Shen Qingci was taken aback: "What are you laughing at?" "Nothing," Yun Jinglan reached out and rubbed away a tear stain on his cheek with her thumb, wiping away a patch of powder, "I just think..." She paused, her lips curving into an even wider smile. "You look quite handsome like this." Shen Qingci: "…" For the first time in three months, Shen Qingci closed his eyes, not having a nightmare. The next instant, a spatial portal appeared in front of Yun Jinglan, and she took Shen Qingci's hand: "Let's go, let's go home." The next blink, the voice of Rolling Number One came through, "Welcome home, Master! Rolling missed you very much at home, and of course, Master's wife (Shen Qingci)!"

14. 1164 破 After Going Bankrupt, My Brother Dumped Me at His Archenemy's House 破产后，被哥哥扔到他死对头家里 Jin Yuzhi今与紫Modern Romance393k WordsCompleted [Co-residence romance · Sweet indulgence · Six-year age gap · Both virgins · One-on-one romance · Slow burn · Sweet, soft heroine × aloof but seductive, fatherly boyfriend] After her parents die and the family business goes bankrupt, Tu Yuan is dumped at the home of her brother’s business nemesis, Xie Yinhe, by her shameless brother. Then he drives away in a beat-up van that’s seen nine owners. Tu Yuan smiles sweetly. “Thank you for taking me in.” Rumor has it that the Xie family has strict rule 10.5kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves
15. 1165 半 I Play Rock-Paper-Scissors with the Mirror at Midnight, and I Won't Sleep Until I Win 半夜和镜子猜拳，我赢一把就睡 Mr. Krabs Loves to Eat蟹老板爱吃饭Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted The entire Xie family had a rather spooky air about them. His great-great-grandfather was a mountain wanderer, and his great-great-grandmother sewed up corpses. His great-grandfather was a Maoshan Taoist, and his great-grandmother was a spirit medium from Fengtian. His grandfather made paper offerings, his grandmother prepared bodies for burial, his father drove corpses, and his mother raised poison insects. Some of his ancestors even liked to dig themselves out of their graves… As a result, X 6.2kReads9.0Score559Shelves
16. 1166 他 He Always Loves to Cuddle Close to Me 他总爱与我耳鬓厮磨 White Jade Robe白玉衫Modern Romance401k WordsCompleted *A top Beijing family’s tyrannical king of a man X a popular actress famous for her beauty and mastery of traditional crafts *A refined, devoted Chinese-style CEO X a charming, proud beauty from Jiangnan [Ten-year age gap, daddy-type hero, kept woman rises to the top, both leads are each other’s first and only, sweet romance, traditional crafts, younger uncle, ensemble cast of Beijing society] Jing Zhi grew up poor, but had glossy black hair, snow-white skin, and a tall, curvy figure. At twenty- 55.9kReads9.2Score6.8kShelves
17. 1167 末 Apocalypse: Supplies Used by Women Are Returned a Thousandfold 末世：女人消耗的物资，万倍返还 Loves Teppanyaki Most最爱铁板烧Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.0M WordsCompleted The apocalypse arrives, supplies run scarce, and while everyone else struggles to survive, Jiang Fan enjoys life with beautiful women because the supplies they use are returned to him! [Invincible Hero ✚ Lots of Beautiful Women ✚ Storage Space ✚ Unlimited Supplies ✚ No Saintly Heroics ✚ Profit Above All] 33.9kReads8.1Score2.8kShelves

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    ✨✨✨My personal 9.9-Point masterpiece! [Admiration][Heart][Admiration] ① In the apocalypse, scarcity of resources is the norm, and people struggle for survival. But in "Apocalypse: The More Women, the More Resources," the protagonist Jiang Fan is different. He can live comfortably with beautiful women because the resources they consume are directly returned. An invincible setting combined with unlimited resources, no more saintly figures, profit above all else—exciting and entertaining! Come experience a unique apocalyptic journey!

18. 1168 重 Reborn: The Gloomy Big Shot's Childhood Sweetheart Is So Sweet It Makes Your Heart Burst 重生后，阴郁大佬的小青梅甜到爆 Chirp Chirp Wants to Get Rich啾啾要暴富Modern Romance331k WordsCompleted [Redemption and obsessive love, with plenty of sweetness] Jiang Mo, raised in the lap of luxury and adored by everyone, had someone in her heart from the age of eighteen. He stayed there for four years. Then an accident brought time to a halt. During the days her spirit drifted, she saw the cold, irritable boy stumble to his knees in front of her funeral shrine, weeping in unbearable grief. As if he had lost the love of his life. After being reborn, she approached the world-weary, cold-hearted b 1.4kReads9.2Score106Shelves
19. 1169 卖 Sold as a Concubine to the Prince's Estate, I Secretly Take It Easy in the Inner Courtyard 卖到王府做小妾后在后院偷偷咸鱼 Mung Bean Who Loves Chicken Legs吃鸡腿的绿豆Ancient Romance803k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to ancient times, An Zhenzhen found herself a low-status merchant’s daughter. Her father had just died, her mother had passed away years ago, and her only younger brother was an orphan her kindhearted predecessor had taken in. Her second uncle’s family had joined forces with the clan to seize all her family’s property, and now they even wanted her to become a concubine to her second aunt’s dimwitted nephew. What could she do? At the crucial moment, a trusted retainer of her 1.3kReads9.0Score104Shelves
20. 1170 穿 Transmigrated to Prehistory: My Mom Burns Incense and Makes Offerings to Me Every Day 穿到原始：我妈天天给我烧香上供 Plum Blossom K梅花小KAncient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Favorite + Transmigration + Pocket Dimension + Farming + Infrastructure Building + Ancient Times + No Romance + Serving the Motherland + Apocalypse] Household Guardian! Please keep my daughter safe and bring her home! Jiang Xiuyun reverently placed three sticks of incense in front of the shrine. After going hungry for three days in primitive society, Jiang Hua grabbed a huge steamed bun that had suddenly appeared and took a bite! The Household Guardian has answered her prayers! When 10.1kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves
21. 1171 偏 The Snow-Soft Flower Is Spoiled by Everyone 偏宠雪柔花 Everything Is About Romance风月都相关Modern Romance558k WordsCompleted A composed, imposing senior official × a pure, stunning academic beauty. Height gap + age gap + status gap, with intense push and pull. [Song Qingchen & Li Man] Originally titled “Drowning in His Palm” [In a nutshell] Breaking free from the cocoon hurts, but embracing spring is beautiful. He gave her a ticket into the pyramid; she worked hard to turn it into her trump card. Song Qingchen is the quintessential son of a distinguished family: a seasoned, dignified official, mature and stead 62.8kReads9.4Score7.7kShelves
22. 1172 皇 The Emperor's Precious Little Darling Will Make You Weep for Your Empire 皇上家的小娇娇，哭崩你江山 Rice Candy米糖糖Ancient Romance677k WordsCompleted Bai Xi is the dragon vein of the Great Xia Kingdom, a true dragon who has lived for nine hundred years. One day, a handsome man takes her in. He provides her with food and lodging, and all she has to do is keep his bed warm. She thinks it's a great deal. The only downside is that the man refuses to acknowledge her as his ancestor. How rebellious! * Yu Cang is the emperor of the Great Xia Kingdom. Just after he takes the throne, a dragon latches onto him. She's spoiled and has a huge appetite, ea 4.7kReads9.2Score852Shelves

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    Yu Cang's love is truly amazing, ahhhhh, I'm crying my eyes out! [Crying][crying][crying]

23. 1173 豪 Sweet Love in a Powerful Family: Mr. Fu's Beloved Little Wife 豪门甜宠：傅先生的团宠小娇妻 Lemon-Flavored Cat DE柠檬味DE猫Modern Romance478k WordsCompleted [Sweet and doting romance in a wealthy family + devoted 1v1 couple + love at first sight + happy ending for everyone + the whole family dotes on her. No misunderstandings, no melodrama, plenty of sweetness. Dive right in!] [Cool, refined heir to a wealthy family vs. sweet and sassy heiress adored by her whole family] Jiang Yu discovers that her boyfriend of a year is actually a rich second-generation heir pretending to be poor, all to test whether she's a gold digger. To test Jiang Yu's feelings 16.6kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves

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    💗Jiang Hao discovers that her boyfriend of one year is actually a rich second-generation heir who pretended to be poor to test whether she is materialistic. Realizing she's been deceived, Jiang Yu decisively breaks up with him, only to be informed by the hospital that her grandmother is critically ill. Ultimately, Jiang Yu loses her only remaining family member and breaks up with her boyfriend. Overnight, she becomes a pitiful figure, only to unexpectedly learn that she is actually the long-lost heiress of the wealthy Jiang family. Her biological parents come looking for her, and Jiang Yu, following her grandmother's last wish, returns to the Jiang family with her biological parents. There's no script of real and fake heiresses vying for favor; upon returning home, Jiang Yu becomes the center of attention. Her parents dote on her, and her older siblings protect her. Even her fiancé, the heir to a top-tier wealthy family and her childhood betrothal, showers her with love and affection.

24. 1174 他 Wild to the Bone, He Spoils Only His Soft Butterfly 他一身野骨，独宠软蝶 Everything Is About Romance风月都相关Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted Clear-headed, powerful business magnate & stunning damsel in distress [He Canglan x Lan Die] Both are each other’s first and only + Devoted love + Age gap + Sweet romance + Love at first sight In one sentence: A ten-year contract leads to a heartfelt promise. He Canglan, heir to a powerful family, has always known how difficult it is to cross class boundaries. So he cleverly passed off love at first sight as simple lust. What should have been a romantic story of a hero saving a beauty instead en 19.9kReads9.4Score2.8kShelves
25. 1175 看 When I Saw the Comments, My First Love Returned to the Country 看见弹幕时白月光回国了 Lucky Fairy Cat妖精幸运猫Modern Romance230k WordsCompleted (The animated series is now available. Fans who only want the heroine’s perspective, readers who want exceptionally chaste characters, and highly sensitive readers, please don’t read. Multiple POVs, fast-paced romance.) A scheming, obsessive, dark second male lead VS a gentle, idealized first love Wen Yining had always been the moon in everyone’s eyes: gentle, beautiful, and considerate. In high school, countless students crowded into the hallway after class just to catch a distant glimpse of he 35.4kReads9.2Score29.3kShelves

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    More than 30,000 restarts couldn't stop my love for you; it's etched into my very bones. [Top Post]

26. 1176 珍 A Cherished Silver Bracelet 珍藏一条银手链 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance132k WordsCompleted As children, Zhang Min and Guo Tingting accidentally fell into the river while playing by the bank. Li Zewen rescued them. Years later, after graduating from college, Li Zewen became their teacher. Due to family circumstances, Zhang Min dropped out of high school in her second year and went to work. Years later, she became a sales representative at a valve factory, while Guo Tingting became a nurse at the county hospital. To their surprise, Li Zewen became the man her best friend was set up with —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book's male lead is the female lead's high school mentor. After graduating from university, to repay her mentor, the female lead introduces a female classmate from university to him as his girlfriend. She then gives up her assigned job to stay in the city and pursue her career.

27. 1177 不 After Trying to Get Myself Killed Again and Again, I Was Spoiled Rotten by the Possessive Second Master 不断作死后，我被偏执二爷宠坏了 Keep It Up, Mang Mang忙忙加油Modern Romance379k WordsCompleted [Pure Love] [Sweet Romance] [Marriage Before Love] Everyone knows that Second Master Gu is cool, aloof, and refined, and never goes near women. He is an untouchable flower perched high on a mountain. One day, the Gu family held an important meeting, and the biggest names in business took their seats. Second Master Gu, who was never late, was nowhere to be seen. Only after his secretary went to look for him did they see him arrive late, carrying a sobbing girl with red-rimmed eyes. He spoke gentl 7.7kReads9.3Score666Shelves

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    The male lead is incredibly doting on the female lead. When she gets angry and says she doesn't want to be with him anymore, he immediately starts trying to appease her. Once, the female lead wanted to run away from home, but the male lead said, "Let's eat breakfast first, how can you walk if you're not full?" So the female lead stayed. At noon, the male lead said it was too hot, what if she got sunburned? Let's leave in the evening! Then in the evening, he said, "Okay, let's have another meal before you go." After dinner, the male lead said that after leaving, they would never see each other again, and asked the female lead to kiss him as a keepsake. Then it got increasingly outrageous, and they ended up... Well, you know. The next day, the female lead couldn't get out of bed and couldn't walk. Overall, it's super sweet and incredibly doting. The female lead is incredibly cute and adorable. The male lead is always teasing her. Once, she ran away from home, but the male lead's house was so big that she got lost and ended up crouching in a corner. When the male lead found her, she was curled up in a ball, crying pitifully, and even throwing small stones at him, saying his house was too big. Then the male lead went over, hugged her, and comforted her, saying it was all his fault, his sweetheart. Anyone who hasn't read such a sweet little story would be heartbroken! [Heart emojis]

28. 1178 快 Quick Transmigration: A Professional Background Character Who Just Wants to Lie Flat 快穿之路人甲专业躺平 Ran Ran An然然安Ancient Romance403k WordsCompleted After You Jia died, she was forced to bind herself to a System. Apparently, because she’d donated money before her death and saved many people, she was finally getting her just rewards. So now she had a guaranteed job: transmigrate to various worlds and correct crooked ways. Could she just say no? Couldn’t they let her reincarnate into a rich family instead? It wasn’t even her idea to donate. Whoever wants these rewards can have them. But it was no use. She had no bargaining power. She could onl 25.5kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves

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    It's absolutely hilarious!

29. 1179 痛 A Painful Kiss! The Canary Who Was Stolen Away Becomes a Powerful Mogul 痛吻！被撬墙成金圈大佬的金丝雀 Hidden in the Snow雪上隐Modern Romance287k WordsCompleted Her favorability keeps rising ❤️ A sweet, affectionate, gentle girl × a devoted, intensely passionate, patient young master! A powerful man schemes to steal his younger brother's girlfriend! Climbing the social ladder ➕ stealing someone's girl ➕ the aloof beauty falls from her pedestal ➕ strangers in public, passionate kisses in private ➕ age gap ➕ mutual firsts and healing ➕ push and pull ➕ keeping her close ➕ running away pregnant ➕ winning her back ➕ possessive love ➕ making her chase him ➕ s 6kReads8.8Score510Shelves

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    Try these three books if you're feeling bored!

30. 1180 快 The All-Purpose Caretaker of Quick Transmigration 快穿之全能管家 Kuntukutakatika昆图库塔卡提Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted No female lead + no CP + absurd comedy There aren't two male leads. I tagged it wrong, and now I can't delete the tag! (*꒦ິ⌓꒦ີ) Shen Mingxuan is one of the rising stars in the primary System space of the World Sea. After reaching his mission goal, he successfully qualifies to apply for a companion System. So he binds himself to the “All-Purpose Butler System.” It's a new System, and it comes with character templates as plug-ins. Shen Mingxuan has to complete his missions while following each cha 14.6kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves

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    Highly recommend!! These books are all great. The first one has a different protagonist in each world, so there's bound to be one that resonates with you. Some of the supporting characters are hilarious, and some character settings are really amazing and interesting. I love it! It's a shame one of the cards got torn up. No romance, no female lead. [Facepalm] The second one has a protagonist who breaks away from the quick transmigration system and creates a new one. Each world has a cheat code. My favorite is the Crown Prince world. My white moonlight Crown Prince brother has no flaws except for dying young. Several supporting characters are like protagonists from other novels. I really want the author to write a novel with them as the main characters. The passersby are so interesting. I initially started liking comedy novels because of this book. I looked for similar books but couldn't find any, only a bunch of novels with no romance and no female lead. [Shy] The third one has the strongest protagonist. It's a refreshing and funny novel. The protagonist was raised by a strange person and his behavior is a bit peculiar. No romance, no female lead. [Smirk] The fourth book features supporting characters and villains who are reborn, but the protagonist isn't. The higher-ups don't engage in power struggles even after the apocalypse; everyone works together to fight it. It's a bit angsty, though, as many characters are still alive in the first few chapters but then die. [Almost crying] The fifth book features an alien protagonist who receives a distress signal from Earth and comes to rescue them. There's no romance or female lead. It's also a bit angsty; the supporting characters survive several trials, and just when everyone thought they wouldn't die, they still perished. Thank goodness the viewers in the live stream didn't lose their minds! [Crying]

31. 1181 再 Keep Hiding Any Longer, and the Apocalypse Will Be Over 再苟下去，末世都要结束了 Bronze Gourd青铜葫芦Sci-Fi & Apocalypse510k WordsCompleted A man with the face of Zhong Kui; a War King so alluring he seems almost demonic; a lecherous Daoist priest who looks like a kappa. This is an unconventional apocalypse seen through the eyes of ordinary people. Full of blood, flesh, and moral conviction. A fresh perspective on the world. (No transmigration, no rebirth, no System, no supernatural powers) 13.3kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    A seasoned bookworm of ten years recommends only the best. The first book is already completed, so feel free to follow it—it's rated 9.9!

32. 1182 漂 Pretty Poison: She Returned from Hell 漂亮坏种：她从地狱归来 Hidden in the Snow雪上隐Modern Romance561k WordsCompleted Sweet and heartbreaking, so addictive it’ll make you cry! [Forced love! Guaranteed quality, dive right in! Perfect for all-night reading] Delicate, pampered, beautiful little “villain” ❌ A powerful tycoon who loves her fiercely and proves it through action A powerful man from Beijing’s elite breaks his vows and lowers his head; the untouchable beauty descends from her pedestal to fight for what she wants! ❤ Age gap + seducing a powerful man + both are reborn + sister’s fiancé romance + both are 3.7kReads9.0Score259Shelves
33. 1183 余 The Rest of My Life Was All Part of the Plan 余生，蓄谋已久 Tu Shiqi兔拾柒Modern Romance290k WordsCompleted Lawyer Chu and Lu Kuo ultimately broke up, and almost everyone mocked her for being a sparrow who thought she could marry into a rich family. Years later, she returned with her son. When she saw Lu Kuo, she merely greeted him coolly: "Mr. Lu." At that moment, Lu Kuo, a playboy for years, couldn't hold back his tears. His voice hoarse, he said, "Who wants to be just Mr. Lu?" 14.7kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
34. 1184 星 The Fate of the Stars 星之宿命 Desert South Ghost Uncle漠南鬼叔Sci-Fi & Apocalypse830k WordsCompleted A thousand-year shadow war between the Guardians and the Lockbreakers is reaching its end. The Lockbreakers seek to gather nine ancient relics, the Mirror of All Spirits, the Core of the Tower That Reaches the Heavens, the Eye of Horus, the Xuanyuan Sword, the Celestial Eye, the Eastern Emperor Bell, the Sunstone Calendar, the Ark of the Covenant, and the Philosopher’s Stone, to activate the crystal of the living starship “Stellar Whale” and welcome the return of the so-called “homeworld oversee 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Here's something interesting! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up] A millennia-long secret war between the Guardians and the Lockbreakers has reached its climax. The Lockbreakers attempt to gather nine ancient artifacts—the Mirror of All Spirits, the core of the Tower of Babel, the Eye of Horus, the Xuanyuan Sword, the Heavenly Eye, the Eastern Emperor Bell, the Solar Calendar Stone, the Ark of the Covenant, and the Philosopher's Stone—to activate the living starship "Stellar Whale" crystal and welcome the so-called "return of the Mother Planet's Overlord." Who will emerge victorious?

35. 1185 娇 Cherished by Him! The Business Tycoon Throws Himself into Love 娇宠！商总为爱自投罗网 Heaven Opens to Delusions天开妄想Modern Romance522k WordsCompleted The print edition of Beloved is now available. [Power Couple & Sweet Romance & Everyone's Darling + A Touch of Business Warfare and Military Life] [Retired, Proud Young Lady & Kyoto's Mastermind in Power] Jiang Yun is the youngest daughter of a prominent political family in Kyoto, a carefree retired soldier and an untouchable heiress in the capital's elite circles. She bows to no one and fears no one. Shang Yan is the head of Kyoto's foremost financial conglomerate, the Shang Group. Ruthless and 22.2kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves
36. 1186 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- 10.7kReads9.2Score1kShelves
37. 1187 序EN Sequence Highway: Don't Fall Behind! 序列公路：不要掉队！ Roaring Mountains and Seas山海呼啸Mystery3.8M WordsOngoing [Fresh Premise + Not Mindless Wish Fulfillment + Not Invincible + Sequence Potions + The Supernatural + Road Survival + Upgrading Supplies + Ruthless Protagonist] The supernatural descended, turning cities into forbidden zones for humanity. People had to rely on Sequence Awakened to keep migrating. Settled life gave way to a nomadic existence. During one such migration, Chen Ye awakened an upgrade System. In his hands, a rusty bicycle transformed into an armored battle vehicle. A tattered tent e 624.8kReads8.5Score42.5kShelves
38. 1188 快 Quick Transmigration: The Wish List of a Max-Level Human 快穿之满级人类愿望清单 Kuntukutakatika昆图库塔卡提Urban511k WordsCompleted Male protagonist, no heroine + no CP + silly comedy The author thinks this story needs another title: The Author and His Rebellious Readers This is the journey of a max-level human. The first story may not be handled very well, so feel free to start with the second. I didn’t outline the first story properly, so it ended up a little rushed. Please take my advice, darlings!!! World One Not all parents treat their children fairly: Genius Training System (complete). Skip this world, please! I’m begg 11.8kReads9.4Score986Shelves
39. 1189 过 Far Too Clingy 过分缠绵 Nine of Them玖之Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short dramas “Charming Oriole” and “Riding the Spring Tide” are now streaming. [Bold, bewitching flirtatious vixen VS cool, refined young heir to a wealthy family] Xia Jin is the least welcome member of the Xia family. She is an illegitimate daughter, but not the child of a mistress. Mrs. Xia sees her as a thorn in her side, while her half-sister, Xia An'an, treats her like a family dog, beating, scolding, and riding her whenever she pleases... They wish they could grind her into the mud, bu 7.5kReads9.1Score923Shelves
40. 1190 出 Invincible the Moment I Leave the Village: How Will You Deal with Me? 出村就无敌，阁下如何应对 Three Jin of Grapes三斤葡萄Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted Liu Ye had always thought he was a good person, especially a devoted son. He was particularly filial to his mother. The Festive Funeral Ghost: What a load of crap! He was kind and gentle toward his father. The Water Ghost: Waaaah... Don’t come any closer! If you do, I’ll kill myself! He would go through fire and water for his friends. The other ghosts: You mean you’d stab us twice, right? All in all, Liu Ye felt that he was a very happy person. All the ghosts: Isn’t your happiness just our tragi 165kReads9.5Score21kShelves
41. 1191 执 Rose with a Blade 执刃玫瑰 Heaven Opens to Delusions天开妄想Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted Print edition on sale June 20 [The Second Male Lead Takes the Spotlight + Crime Mystery + Marriage Before Love + Age Gap] [Cool, aloof high-ranking official with a fatherly streak + elegant, reserved beauty who works as a mortician] After the Nan family went bankrupt, Nan Qing was raised in the Gu household for decades. She and Gu Zhun were childhood sweethearts, with their wedding date fast approaching. But on the eve of their engagement party, a scandal involving Gu Zhun broke. In a video, Gu 36.9kReads9.4Score5.4kShelves

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    This is a non-melodramatic, intellectually stimulating story! 😍 It features two strong, compatible partners who work well together, don't hide their marriage, get married early, and are open about it when asked – a great read!

42. 1192 黄 The Golden Bait Project 黄金鱼饵计划 Ink Shadow's Return Journey墨影归途18k WordsCompleted [Modern mystery, dark crime, twist-filled power fantasy] Cornered with no way out, he came up with a plan: the Golden Fish Bait scheme. He deliberately posted huge amounts of fake gold online, posing as a wealthy recluse to lure greedy thieves to his door. He set up layers of mechanisms, surveillance cameras, and traps in advance, hoping to take the thieves down and get the money he needed to save his life. But once the hunters took the bait, everything spiraled out of control. The intruders wer 5Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Ever since that day I randomly opened a book called "Southern Archives" on the subway, I've been completely captivated by this genre of novels. [You should savor it.]

43. 1193 帝 The Emperor and Empress Fight Every Day to See Who Dies First 帝后每天互殴，看谁先死 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance2.3M WordsOngoing Feng Xing is the daughter of Chu Xi’s Grand Marshal, who commands an army of four hundred thousand. Shen Feng has been emperor for just two years. Shen Feng is utterly depraved, ruthless, and cruel. To secure his throne, he decides to marry Feng Xing and make her empress. First, he will fake her death to lure her father to the capital for the funeral. Then he will wipe out her entire family and take control of the Chu Xi army. Feng Xing is a fierce, accomplished warrior who takes whatever she wa 35.3kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves

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    Both books are excellent. The first one features a female lead similar to Mu Guiying, a type of heroine who becomes quite discerning after reading for a while. The early chapters are particularly enjoyable. I didn't like the recently updated chapters about the main characters' child, but I still think it's well worth reading; the plot is still very exciting. The second book is absolutely divine; once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down.

44. 1194 规 Rule Horror: They Say I Have Multiple Personalities 规则怪谈：他们说我有多重人格 Eating Pomegranates Without Spitting Out the Seeds吃石榴不吐籽Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Comedy, lighthearted, invincible, bizarre, ever-changing personality] This is the second year of the showdown between humanity and bizarre creatures, and the situation is growing increasingly tense... Bi Yi transmigrates into the body of a man who had jumped to his death. The moment he opens his eyes, he is chosen as a contestant. But his head was damaged in the fall, so he is always getting into trouble. Every day, he loses his memory, goes crazy, then turns around and becomes incredibly obedi 29.5kReads9.2Score3.1kShelves
45. 1195 一 The Poisonous Consort 一品毒妃 Mo Qianchang墨千裳Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted Su Ziyu is a poison-medicine doctoral expert from the twenty-second century, undefeated in the art of poison and unmatched among poison doctors. But fate had other plans. In an instant, she transmigrated thousands of years into the past, to the Eastern Zhou dynasty, becoming Su Ziyu, the cowardly, weak-willed, foolish concubine-born daughter of the prime minister’s household. Imprisoned, with her birth mother dead, her stepmother persecuting her, and her sisters poisoning her, she faces a brutal 4.8kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves

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    For an avid bookworm like me, nothing gets interesting anymore, but this one is intricately plotted and concise. Although it's a time-travel novel, the story is original. The second book is a new one by the same author, just started, and I'm urging them to update every day.

46. 1196 入 Nightfall 入夜 Empty-Headed脑袋空空Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The door opened, and a tall, slender man stepped out. Lin Mian stared at him, dumbstruck, forgetting even to snap out of it. “What are you looking at, hmm?” 7kReads9.3Score2.5kShelves
47. 1197 白 My First Love Wants to Rekindle Things, but I’m Married 白月光想破镜重圆，但我结婚了 Rabbit Purple Moonrise兔紫月上Modern Romance283k WordsCompleted Everyone said Jiang Zi Yan was hopelessly in love with Huo Yi Huai, and was his most loyal toady. Jiang Zi Yan was scared out of her wits. What kind of thing was that to say? Calling her a loyal toady was fine, but there was no love involved. What would Young Master Huo think of her if he found out? As for the person she loved, Jiang Zi Yan did have someone she liked: the son of President Huo’s chauffeur. That boy was quiet and handsome, with a dimple when he smiled. When he filled in for his fa 28.8kReads9.1Score4.1kShelves

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    The male lead is arrogant, obsessive, and possessive, unable to let go of his pride. When he realizes he likes the female lead, he initially denies it. But watching her and her boyfriend's sweet moments, he appears calm on the surface but is inwardly turbulent. Then he really has a relapse, sleepwalking at night. The female lead has a really tough time. After learning at age 12 that her father had a son with his mistress, she started working hard to climb the social ladder. She eventually managed to win over the male lead, becoming his devoted follower. The male lead had a childhood illness, and the female lead suffered a lot while following him. Therefore, she always had a very clear self-image: serving the male lead like a boss and getting benefits from him. So, no matter what methods he used to seduce her, they were useless, driving him crazy with anger. Years later, the male lead successfully made the female lead break up with her boyfriend. Afraid she would change her mind, he immediately became her boyfriend and moved into her house, determined to prevent her ex-boyfriend from contacting her. It's heartbreaking, pitiful, and funny all at the same time. Highly recommended. For seasoned readers with high standards for writing style and plot. I stayed up all night to finish this book; it's been a long time since I've encountered a novel that made me stay up all night to read it. [Facepalm]

48. 1198 重 Reborn as His Deceased Wife in Her Youth, the Widower Acts Coy and Pretends 重生亡妻少年时，鳏夫他又茶又装 Lin Zhen'an林枕安Modern Romance733k WordsCompleted [Dark, Clingy Green Tea] [Male Lead's Perspective] [Devoted Male Lead] [Mutually Faithful 1v1] Zhu Zhiyu was strikingly beautiful and decisive, the powerful head of a wealthy conglomerate. But then disaster struck: her company was hit by one crisis after another, and before long, every business partner was shutting their doors to her. Huo Li offered a billion yuan in exchange for marrying the woman he had secretly loved since they were young, locking her into marriage with him. He had thought he 152.2kReads9.3Score26.6kShelves
49. 1199 满 A Master Forensic Pathologist Transmigrates Into a Pitiful Girl 满级法医穿越成小可怜 Mo Qianchang墨千裳Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted Mo Jiuru is a forensic pathologist who can hear the dying words of the dead. By accident, she transmigrates a thousand years into the past, to the Kingdom of Dongling. Her family persecutes her, everyone ostracizes her, and the road ahead is full of hardship! Mo Jiuru swears, “I'm going to find a way back!” What? She has to clear the names of the dead before she can return? She picks up her scalpel and gets back to her old job. She wants to focus on her career, so why is the God of War, Pri 1.5kReads9.1Score247Shelves
50. 1200 初 First Snow, Farewell to the Year 初雪辞年 Xun Ye xy寻野xyModern Romance257k WordsCompleted [Contradictory Girl x Scheming Puppy] Ji Wanchu was a star at Hetong No. 6 High School. She was popular, did well in school, came from a good family, and was beautiful. She was the girl of many students' dreams. In everyone's eyes, she was always radiant, bold, and capable of anything. "I'm Ji Wanchu, after all," she would say, drawing confidence from her own name. But this carefree, spirited girl fell into an abyss at seventeen. Shen Ciyian was a new transfer student in the senior division 1.7kReads8.0Score182Shelves

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    Feeling stuck in a rut? Then check out this book!!! This book is seriously amazing!!! The male lead is so straightforward!!! The female lead isn't exactly a model student either!!! She's a top student and the school bully! In short, she's a "boss"! The best part is, the author is super active!!! She even calls readers "baby"!!! Who hasn't been called "baby" by the author before?!

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