Modern Romance Where the Couple Is Lukewarm and Courteous After Getting Married, Then Fall Deeper in Love 求婚后不温不火，相敬如宾的现代文，之后越来越爱

1. 101 势 A Marriage of Equals 势均婚敌 Xiao Erduo Tutu晓耳朵图图Modern Romance233k WordsOngoing [Two equally formidable leads, married first and fell in love later, long-planned romance, both pure, intertwined with campus life] Wen Ying and Lu Yishu are married. They were once deskmates, the top two students in their grade at Elite High School, and alumni and outstanding graduates of Jinghua University. Now they’ve paired off with each other and begun a secret married life. Because of her mother’s insistence, Wen Ying feels she has no choice. Fine, she’ll get married. After all, this sworn 435Reads—Score—14d adds

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   No melodramatic plot twists, no villainous supporting characters, a slow-burning story of arranged marriage that blossoms into love.

2. 102 谁 Who Says I’m a Sickly Weakling? 谁说我是个病秧子 Author Zhong Xiaoqi作者钟小七Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Mutually faithful + scheming + fast-paced + no needless angst + feel-good story + no torturous romance] The two overlooked, pitiful youngest members of the Xie and Lu families marry each other in place of their unreliable older siblings. Lu Xuan thinks, “I have to marry someone, so if it’s Xie Miao, that could be interesting.” Xie Miao thinks, “I have to marry someone, so if it’s Lu Xuan, that could be a relief.” You can have any kind of brain you like, but absolutely do not develop a love-stru 14.2kReads9.0Score1.6k14d adds

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   It's quite interesting. The male and female leads team up to cause trouble, and the content is a bit funny. They are evenly matched and powerful, and the main theme is that one person can destroy everyone. It's good!

3. 103 闪 A Whirlwind Marriage: I Became My Husband's Cure 闪婚：成了老公的药 A Penguin Lost in the Arctic在北极走失的企鹅Modern Romance213k WordsCompleted [Cool, secretly passionate, straight-laced IT guy and devoted husband, the devoted wolf pup Ling Yichu * smart, clear-eyed, gentle beauty Lin Wei] [Marriage first, love later + modern romance + urban + mature leads] Beautiful and independent, Lin Wei goes on a blind date and meets a straight-laced IT guy who spends their very first meeting explaining code to her for 40 minutes. The straight-laced guy takes out a folder containing all kinds of documents. “Miss Lin, would you marry me?” They agree 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A treasure discovered by accident, I believe it will be a huge hit in the future, the plot is interesting. Great pacing, not dragging at all, highly recommended!

4. 104 联 After Our Arranged Marriage, the Chaste Old-Fashioned Man Blushed Red 联姻后，禁欲老古板被撩到红温 Fei Sheng绯声Modern Romance243k WordsCompleted [Cheerful, adorable little sunshine vs. aloof, abstinent old-fashioned man] On the day Xu Leyi returned to China, she met the crush who made her heart flutter! Her crush, Xie Suizhou, looked cool, distinguished, disciplined, and impeccably proper. His face and physique were both exactly her type. She decided right then to win him over! From that day on, she learned about his likes, engineered all kinds of chance encounters, and grew closer to him. Just as her wish seemed about to come true The X 282Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Before marriage: We treated each other with utmost respect. After marriage: This is a joke, hahaha.

5. 105 一 A Life Full of Joy 一笙有喜 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [A breathtaking beauty, a fallen heiress, VS a refined, aloof heir to a powerful Beijing family. Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + clear-headed heroine] After a sudden upheaval, Song Xi has no choice but to marry the refined, aloof heir to the Qiao family. At first, though, the two are like needle and wheat: neither can stand the other. Who could have guessed that they’d later be so sweet together? Their friends all complained, “Leave us single people a way to live!” One day, Presiden 33.3kReads9.5Score3.6k14d adds

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   I know the answer to this one. Before marriage, he didn't love me and even disliked me. After marriage, we agreed to treat each other with respect, live in harmony, and not interfere with each other's lives. But slowly, he stopped keeping his word. He said that if he married me, it would be for life, and there's no precedent for divorce in my family. 😂

6. 106 过 Excessive Indulgence 过分沉溺 Zi An子安Modern Romance361k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + secret crush comes true + mutual salvation + devoted to each other, one-on-one] (The heroine seems sweet and gentle but is independent and clear-headed inside; the hero is no typical domineering CEO; she has a secret crush on him; slow burn.) Pei Yu was aloof and indifferent by nature, and he looked down on women even more. Everyone in his circle wondered what kind of woman could possibly win the heart of this unattainable man. Later, he fell out with the Pei family 7.9kReads9.2Score69014d adds

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   It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love! The female lead actually has a crush on the male lead, but chooses to marry him out of wedlock. They're initially strangers, but as they spend time together, the male lead discovers her kindness and gradually falls for her. He then confesses his feelings, and things get incredibly sweet!

7. 107 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 53.1kReads9.5Score6.7k14d adds

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   This!! Although the male lead's identity isn't ordinary, it's just so incredibly good!!! The male lead is mute (but he'll be later) × the female lead who awakens like a little sun in the book—this character setup is really captivating, highly recommended!!!

8. 108 夫 After His Wife Divorces Him, the Warlord Goes Gray Overnight 夫人离婚后，军阀大佬一夜白头 Chu Diandian初点点Modern Romance691k WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name, “Qi Mi,” is available by searching on Tomato. Ning Zhen is forced to marry the warlord Sheng Changyu. Sheng Changyu has a beloved first love, as well as two concubines, and the Sheng household is rife with danger. Ning Zhen is a young heiress who has returned from studying abroad. She can’t adapt to the infighting in the household, and everyone is waiting to see her make a fool of herself. Less than three years later, just as everyone predicted, Ning Zhen wants 78.3kReads9.5Score9k14d adds
9. 109 招 I Can’t Resist! The Capital’s Big Shot Bows His Head and Coaxes Me 招架不住！京圈大佬低头诱宠 Tang Youyou唐呦柚Modern Romance370k WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + sweet, devoted romance between two inexperienced partners + second male lead gets his comeuppance + face-slapping revenge + ultra-sweet daily life] Jiang Yunzhi transmigrates into a cannon-fodder female character in a melodramatic CEO novel. She's a stand-in for the beloved white moonlight, and the true heiress whose place has been taken by a fake heiress. She turns down a marriage alliance with a trillionaire CEO just to become the original male lead's devoted fangirl an 29.8kReads9.0Score2k14d adds

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   A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, a satisfying revenge story, and super sweet everyday moments. Jiang Yunzhi transmigrates into a cannon fodder female supporting character in a melodramatic CEO romance novel. Initially, Yan Wenjing thought that maintaining a respectful relationship with Jiang Yunzhi was enough, but later, he finds himself constantly forgetting his roots and becoming jealous. Family members, investing in this is definitely worthwhile! [Laughs][laughs][laughs][already hooked][already hooked][already hooked]

10. 110 他 His Iris 他的鸢尾 Sweet Peach Yaoyao甜桃夭夭Modern Romance377k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] [Long-planned scheme] [Secret crush] [Sweet romance] [Devoted one-on-one couple] Pei Chi was a notorious playboy in the capital, a real ladies' man. Then, quite out of character, he agreed to the arranged marriage that the other privileged young heirs looked down on most. After the wedding, he came home late and left early every day, as if marriage had completely chained his freedom. The privileged young heirs were in an uproar. Ruan Yuan must be a tyrant! They had thought 36.5kReads9.2Score2.8k14d adds
11. 111 明 A Proper, Matchmade Marriage 明媒，正娶 Jinxi Zhiyan Xue锦汐之颜雪Modern Romance286k WordsOngoing After being hurt in love, Xu Zhikuan becomes wary of romance and lays down three rules for marriage: three things his partner must never do. Wen Ying grew up under constant criticism. Awkward when it comes to love, she pours all her feelings into her novels instead, presenting herself as meek and gentle. Two people who don't believe in love meet. As their lives begin to collide, they keep their distance on purpose, cautiously test the waters, and inch closer, little by little. They want to treat 182Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's a story of marriage before love that begins with a blind date. The male lead, wounded by past relationships, is suspicious in love, while the female lead, raised with a restrictive upbringing, is emotionally awkward. When their lives collide, they cautiously test the waters, gradually growing closer. It's a slightly angsty, sweet romance, a slow and steady story.

12. 112 联 My Arranged Marriage Wife Is So Sweet, the Capital's Big Shot Can't Hold Back 联姻老婆好甜，京圈大佬节制不住 Xiong Chuang熊创Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / A sweet, slow-burn romance / Older man / Both are each other’s one and only A cool, distant beauty x a steady, calculating, fatherly type At twenty-two, Jian Xi accidentally discovered that she was the biological daughter of a wealthy business tycoon. She gained a pair of rich parents, and a husband through an arranged marriage. Her husband was Zhou Boting, the current head of the Zhou family. Rumor had it that he was disciplined and reserved, and at twenty-six had n 20.5kReads6.7Score1.6k14d adds

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    Their marriage was lukewarm at first, with the couple treating each other with respect. Gradually, however, they fell in love and began to seduce each other.

13. 113 雪 When the Snow Falls, I Finally Meet You 雪落终遇你 Mu Xiaoqi暮筱七Modern Romance279k WordsCompleted Military marriage, marriage first, love later In her first twenty-eight years, Lin Zhixia had only one relationship, and it ended in failure. As her parents urged her to get married day after day, she had no idea when she might finally tie the knot. Then she met Li Ci. Her father’s hospitalization crushed Lin Zhixia’s last hope, so she registered her marriage to Li Ci, whom she had met only a handful of times. She just made it in time for a late marriage, and it was a military marriage at that. 11kReads9.1Score1.8k14d adds
14. 114 联 Our Marriage Alliance Expired, and After the Divorce, the Abstinent Tycoon Kissed Me to Tears 联姻到期离婚，被禁欲大佬亲哭了 Xiong Chuang熊创Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / Slow-burn sweet romance / Older man / Secret marriage Clearheaded, delicate beauty x Abstinent, scheming powerhouse from Beijing’s elite The Fu and Wen families arrange a marriage, and Wen Zhi, newly acknowledged by the Wen family, marries Fu Yanxiu. He’s the current head of one of Beijing’s top families, tall and long-legged, with a stunning face. Unfortunately, he’s disciplined and proper, and keeps women at a distance. Before they register their marriage, he hands 14.1kReads6.9Score87114d adds
15. 115 这 So Close, Yet So Far 这么近，这么远 Lang Dahua浪大化Modern Romance215k WordsCompleted (Marriage before love × love growing over time × independent heroine) A gentle, levelheaded university lecturer × a refined, mild-mannered, famous actor who rose to stardom young A fan’s dream come true from the heroine’s perspective, and marriage before love from the hero’s. After earning her postgraduate degree, Chen Zuiyue lands a good job in the city where her idol, Yang Song’an, lives. But to her utter surprise, just after arriving in the city, she meets her idol’s mother, He Qing. He Qi 240Reads5.9Score—14d adds

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    Arranged marriage, love blossoms slowly and steadily, a warm and cozy daily life, without any cloying sweetness.

16. 116 斯 The Bashful Doctor and the 1980s Butcher Girl Who Won't Stop Spoiling Him 斯文医生脸红红八零杀猪婆追着哄 Gu Nuanqing顾暖卿Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Short dramas 1–4 and the animated series are releasing simultaneously~ [Period setting + marriage first, love later + fiercely protective + older woman/younger man + no transmigration or rebirth] [Bold, career-minded pig butcher vs. refined, reserved, easily embarrassed doctor] Everyone in Chihe Town knew Yun Tianjiao. When it came to looks and figure, if she came in second, no one would dare claim first place. But when it came to her fiery temper, she was just as unmatched in town. That was exa 15.5kReads9.0Score82114d adds

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    🎃✨You should check out this book. The male lead is owing a lot of money because of his parents' medical expenses and is being chased by creditors. The female lead agrees to help him pay off his debts on the condition that he marries her. She wants to silence the villagers who say she'll never get married, and she even lets him and his younger siblings live with her. She's such a kind person! 😭

17. 117 零 A No-Risk Marriage Pact 零风险婚约 Cang Lin藏琳Modern Romance275k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Scheming fox of a man × playful drama queen] [Secret marriage + happy ending + lighthearted comedy + reunion after years apart] Everyone knows Lin Nianqing is famous for being sharp-tongued and devious. Take new hire Leng Xixi, who had barely started when she accepted a bouquet from a business partner and was called into the office. She “cried” over a whole desk’s worth of tissues. Who knew what was going on behind the locked door and closed blinds? The man was mad with jealousy, ho 1.1kReads6.1Score—14d adds

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    The male lead had been plotting this for a long time. He was the female lead's senior from college and had been teasing her since then. They separated due to a misunderstanding, but got married in a flash after reuniting [kissing emoji][kissing emoji]. He sang "The Lone Warrior" to the female lead on the roadside, but a group of children complained that he was too old. He tearfully grabbed his wife's hand and said, "Wife, they're bullying me."

18. 118 机 Captain, Please Route Around the Thunderstorm 机长先生，雷雨请绕飞 Zhao Le昭乐Modern Romance383k WordsCompleted [Aloof, proud commercial airline captain x sweet-voiced, beautiful air traffic controller. She has a longtime crush on him; they marry first and fall in love later. The print edition goes on sale February 28; the short drama is already out.] Before she was urged to go on a blind date, Meng Liyue never imagined the man she was meeting was the person she’d secretly loved since her student days. She had written his name countless times in her diary. After she married him, everyone thought Meng Liy 41.7kReads9.6Score4.7k14d adds

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    The two had a whirlwind marriage; initially, they treated each other with respect, but later they fell deeply in love.

19. 119 娇 Delicate 娇气 Cute Little Porridge萌粥粥Modern Romance912k WordsCompleted Qiao Yue thought Guo Yizhou would love her someday, only to discover in the end that it was all a ridiculous fantasy. Five years together earned her nothing but a cold divorce agreement. Disappointed beyond words, she left alone. Guo Yizhou himself probably never imagined that after Qiao Yue left, she would become the one he longed for day and night. When they meet again, Guo Yizhou sees the ring on her left ring finger. His eyes turn bloodshot as he grabs her wrist. “You think you can run after 222Reads8.2Score11314d adds

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    The marriage was lukewarm, and the couple regretted it after the divorce.

20. 120 软 Soft Bones 软骨 Cute Little Porridge萌粥粥Modern Romance409k WordsOngoing [Pseudo-taboo + possessiveness + long-planned scheme + ten-year age gap + older man/younger woman romance + revenge + sweet romance + equally matched leads] [Falsely obedient black-lotus heiress VS aloof, refined, secretly passionate mogul] When Shi Qian was five, someone locked her in a dilapidated house as a cruel prank, nearly costing her life. Yan Chi rescued her. The boy in a white shirt bent down toward her. “Big brother’s here to take you home.” Later, after an accident, Yan Chi grew to h 205Reads6.4Score—14d adds
21. 121 赐 After the Imperial Betrothal, the Princess Consort Just Wants the Prince to Keep Her Alive 赐婚后，王妃只想靠王爷续命 Zha Xiaogua扎小瓜Ancient Romance411k WordsCompleted A historical romance: marriage first, love later. Both leads are intelligent, articulate, and quick-witted. No angst, no silly characters, and sweet moments throughout. Originally titled Who Dares to Define Romance. Everyone in the capital regards Prince Yong as untouchable. Gu Qing is the only exception. Desperate for a life-saving medicine, she takes advantage of the emperor’s arranged marriage and weds Prince Yong, unaware that he is also gravely ill with a deadly poison. She is calm and rati 5.9kReads9.4Score73514d adds

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    The relationship between the male and female leads is the kind that grows slowly and steadily. The female lead is gentle yet brave, and their feelings for each other develop gradually through their interactions. The romantic storyline is clear, and after finishing the story, I went back to reread it.

22. 122 心 The Art of Scheming: A Perfect Performance by the Cannon Fodder 心机美学：炮灰的完美出演 Sleepy Island Diary眠岛日记Ancient Romance393k WordsCompleted (One-on-one romance + small worlds + pseudo-coercion + past and present lives + comeback) When the supporting heroines in a story dream of the endings already written for them, will they still willingly follow the paths fate laid out? One: The daughter of a minor official, married off to a young nobleman through a family alliance [Female lead’s perspective + extensive introspection + romantic push and pull + marriage before love + she falls for him first + pseudo-coercion] Two: An ordinary girl 2.3kReads8.2Score14614d adds

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    You should check out the second world in the first book; it's super good, and there's also this short story below.

23. 123 沈 Mr. Shen's Tender Devotion 沈先生的温柔宠爱 Wu En乌恩Modern Romance279k WordsCompleted [Marry First, Fall in Love Later • Sweet Romance • Age Gap • Mutual Firsts • No Angst] (The heroine is not a strong, independent type!) [A gentle CEO who isn't domineering and a sweet, sensible girl] During an utterly ordinary summer vacation, Lin Jiamu somehow ended up engaged by a twist of fate. She thought she'd be marrying an old, ugly man, but when she saw Shen Yizhou, she found him absolutely gorgeous. However you looked at it, she seemed to be the one getting the better deal. She thought 8.3kReads9.4Score90014d adds

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    Both are marriages of convenience that blossom into love. In the first book, Shen Yizhou showers Lin Jiamu with tenderness and affection, respecting her and caring about her feelings; the entire story is incredibly sweet.

24. 124 心 Heart-Fluttering Alert: Mr. Shen Is Crossing the Line 心动预警：沈总他越界了 Sleepy Island Diary眠岛日记Marriage & Romance25k WordsCompleted Heart-Racing Alert: Mr. Shen Is Crossing the Line 28Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 125 私 A Private Spring in the Courtyard 私藏庭春意 Mingquan明圈Modern Romance227k WordsCompleted [Male Lead's Perspective: Marriage First, Love Later; Female Lead's Perspective: Unrequited Love Comes True] [Cool, Elegant TCM Beauty x Cold, Flirtatious Beijing Playboy] The day Ji Niao waited for Li Dongting to return to China was his favorite season, spring, and the spring when she first met him. She had seen him live wild and carefree, and seen women flock around him. Everyone said that the one thing Li Dongting never lacked was women, especially ordinary women like Ji Niao. But Ji Niao sti 6.2kReads9.1Score60414d adds
26. 126 素 My Boss, Whom I’ve Never Met, Is My Husband 素未谋面的上司是我老公 Drunk in the Cold Winter醉酒寒冬Modern Romance398k WordsCompleted Her fiancé, whom she was about to marry, cheats on her and tries to have it both ways. Furious, Ji Qiushang turns around and marries the man her grandmother picked for her. She only meets her husband once, on the day they register their marriage. After collecting their marriage certificates, they go their separate ways. She never imagined that her new husband would turn out to be her own boss, Fu Shiyan. Ji Qiushang keeps her secret identity under wraps and works diligently, avoiding her husban 13.7kReads9.3Score2.1k14d adds

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    I just finished reading this book; it was good.

27. 127 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds

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    Another type of arranged marriage that blossoms into love, absolutely the best contemporary romance novel ever. It's not a wish-fulfillment story, but the plot is incredibly exciting. It features legendary business battles and a captivating romance between two strong characters. Only for seasoned readers; even the supporting characters are brilliant. It's addictive. Seriously, I need a replacement!

28. 128 新 Peeking at Love After the Wedding 新婚窥爱 Pure Heart, Green Leaves素心绿叶Modern Romance122k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + reunion after years apart + secret love comes true + a slow, steady romance] Shen Qingmo waited seven years for Lu Jingchuan to marry her, only to hear that he was joining forces with a wealthy heiress through marriage. On the day they broke up, Lu Jingchuan said casually, “You should have realized long ago that we're from different worlds. Families like ours believe in marrying within our own circles.” Heartbroken, Shen Qingmo went on a blind date arranged by her p 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist only discovered after marriage that the male protagonist had loved her for many years; his unrequited love was so touching.

29. 129 时 Miss Shi Is Being Naughty Again Today 时小姐今天也不乖 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance585k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Three Parts Sweet is now available. You can buy it at the Little Tomato Books Flagship Store.] Han Zhan is a notorious playboy in Beijing's elite circles. His trademarks are womanizing and having fun, and his byword is idleness. To rein in his wild ways, his parents pressure him into marriage. Young Master Han has just one requirement: "She has to be sweet and obedient." Shi Yin is the most well-behaved person Han Zhan has ever met. Born with the face of a perfect young lad 20.5kReads9.0Score1.6k14d adds

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    After marriage, they respect each other and protect each other even when they're not attracted to each other. It's basically the story of two unloved girls from their families who stumble and fall together.

30. 130 我 I'm Already in the Late Stages of Cancer, So What's Wrong with Going a Little Crazy? 我都癌症晚期了，疯一点怎么了 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance525k WordsCompleted Original title: I’m Already in the Late Stages of Cancer, So What’s Wrong with Going a Little Crazy? Lin Qian, hailed as the most eligible young lady in the capital, was gentle, refined, elegant, and proper. She could read at three, write poetry at five, was exceptionally well-read, and excelled at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Everyone who met her praised her without end. Lin Qian had been raised from childhood on the principle: “At home, obey your father; after marriage, obey your 20.5kReads9.4Score2.2k14d adds

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    The female lead stops pretending when she's sick and angrily confronts the people who bullied her. After getting to know each other, the male and female leads fall in love and work together to find the person who poisoned her. The male lead is killed while trying to save her. The female lead travels back in time to the male lead's childhood through a camera and tells him that he will meet her again when he grows up and becomes stronger. In the end, they meet and live happily ever after.

31. 131 京 A Whirlwind Wedding in Beijing 京婚靡靡 Ye Xiaofu叶晓芙Modern Romance278k WordsCompleted [A Scion Who Left Politics for Business] [A Gentle and Serene Beauty of a Department Chief] [Military and Political Family Background] [Marriage Before Love] [A Husband's Long Road to Redemption] [Humorous and Funny] Original Title: A Marriage in the Capital, Wild and Unrestrained Test Title: Endless Nights in the Capital An arranged marriage began a union with no talk of love. Xu Nanjing had in-laws everyone envied. Her father-in-law and mother-in-law held high positions and treated her li 14kReads8.8Score1.3k14d adds

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    Marriage of convenience that blossoms into love...

32. 132 白 Unfamiliar by Day 白日不熟 Yun Zijin妘子衿Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + Hong Kong tycoon family + sizzling chemistry + flirtatious desire + devoted couple] [Possessive, obsessive tycoon and powerful executive ✖️ alluring heiress and CEO] Song Qingyun, a daughter of one of Hong Kong City’s most prominent families, hides a wild, untamable nature beneath her good-girl disguise. Three months into their arranged marriage, she has completely forgotten her contract husband, name and all, and has instead picked up a hot guy at a bar overseas. O 45.1kReads9.4Score6.7k14d adds

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    💞The male lead is the heir to a wealthy family. He is aloof, self-disciplined, and respectful of propriety. He and the female lead have been betrothed since childhood, but they rarely met before their marriage. After marriage, the male lead becomes increasingly attracted to the female lead, transforming into a doting and doting CEO who is extremely attached to her, becoming a true "wife-obsessed" husband.

33. 133 含 With Oranges 含橙 Little Little Little Witch小小小巫Modern Romance334k WordsCompleted [School Life First, Then City Life + Mutual Devotion + Male Lead Is Sweet on the Outside, Dark Within + 1v1, Both Leads' First Time + Sweet Romance] Su Cheng is the top scorer on the college entrance exam. She's kind-tempered and gentle, with the face of everyone's first love. She's innocent and well-behaved. The only flaw is that she's hard of hearing and needs hearing aids to get by. To her, being admired without the ability to protect herself only attracts wolves. Si Jue comes from one of the 9.4kReads9.0Score81414d adds
34. 134 禁 The Abstinent CEO's Wife-Chasing Hell 禁欲执行长追妻火葬场 Between the Moons月间Modern Romance225k WordsCompleted [Ex-husband chases his wife to the crematorium + both reborn + intense romantic push and pull + later, the hero goes crazy and forces her into a relationship when he can't win her back + touches of the supernatural] [Cool, abstinent, unhinged executive × sultry, alluring actress who knows how to draw men in] The night was dark, and raindrops pounded against the car windows. The ever-cool, self-controlled man, revered like a living Buddha, completely lost his composure. He forcefully cornered her 2.3kReads8.7Score10614d adds
35. 135 凑 A Marriage of Convenience, A Cozy Love 凑婚暖暖 Rich Water Comes肥水来Modern Romance227k WordsCompleted Ever since they were young, Shang Haozhou had longed to hear Xu Xinyan call him “big brother,” but that wish never came true. Later, he realized he no longer wanted to be her brother, because he had fallen in love with her. But he didn’t dare reveal his feelings, so he could only keep them hidden in his heart. Then one day, their parents suddenly asked if he was willing to let them set him and Xu Xinyan up. In that instant, he felt his dream was finally coming true. Suppressing his excitement 2.2kReads—Score19914d adds

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    The relationship remained lukewarm from the moment they became engaged, but the male lead adored the female lead, paid great attention to details, and the two rarely had any misunderstandings.

36. 136 陷 Falling into Her Arms 陷落她怀 Ling Huan泠欢Modern Romance157k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + One-on-One Romance + Sweet Everyday Story] [Genius Girl x Gentle Pianist] The first time Ji Mingyue met Shen Zhiheng, she heard him play the piano. She loved listening to him play. The second time she met him was at a fleeting glance. She fell for him. As it happened, the man she loved became her marriage match. After they married, she flirted with him every day, hoping to draw him into the game of love. Only later did Shen Zhiheng discover that the sweet, clingy gi 1.6kReads9.0Score15714d adds

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    Just take a look.

37. 137 是 Professor Zhou Was the First to Fall for Me 是周教授先动心 Cheng Jingjing橙京京Modern Romance346k WordsCompleted “The short drama is now available.” After three years of a marriage in name only, Jiang Songchu always thought Zhou Qi'an didn't love her. But only when he risked his life to save her at the brink of death did she understand that beneath his calm exterior was a heart ablaze with sincere devotion. He loved her more than life itself. * Reborn, Jiang Songchu finally sees the light. She decides to stay away from the freeloader and build a good life with Professor Zhou. But this aloof older man is ev 2.4kReads9.0Score19714d adds
38. 138 于 A Kiss in Spring 于春日吻 Fox Orange狐狸橙Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted Gentle and sweet × Polished scoundrel [Marriage First, Love Later|Two Wealthy Families|Three-Year Age Gap|Slow-Burn Romance|Sweet, Doting Everyday Life|Healing] The day Jiang Mingshu was dumped by Qi Yuan, a downpour was falling outside. One word from Qi Yuan, “Get out,” and she was thrown out of his car. The temperature plunged, leaving her shivering in the cold. After walking in the rain for five minutes, Mingshu met a kind-hearted god. * They got their marriage certificates in record time, an 1.9kReads8.7Score11114d adds

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    A sweet little story about married life!

39. 139 时 In the Gentle Flow of Time, I Wish You a Lifetime of Peace 时光清浅许你一世安然 Crazy Little Tortoise疯狂小乌龟Modern Romance236k WordsCompleted Time will show you just how important it is to have someone emotionally steady by your side. Shi Ran waited six years, but in the end, she still didn't get a wedding dress. Heartbroken and disillusioned, she decisively chose to marry Dr. Xu, who was eager to start a family. That night, beneath a torrential downpour, a casual glance from him stirred his heart and unsettled his thoughts, until he entrusted her with the rest of his life. The married life of a southern girl (a petite little potato) 8.9kReads9.2Score74814d adds
40. 140 扑 Leaping Toward the Rose 扑向玫瑰 Wusu Bubble Rice Cracker乌苏泡仙贝Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted [The physical edition of Roses and Hymns is now available] [Princess x daddy type: a mixed-race, spirited heiress * an older, scheming Daddy] [Marriage first, love later + long-planned romance + devoted couple + happy ending] Her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, Lu Jingran, is obsessed with playing the hero to Cinderella. Shen Jinyi decides to break off their engagement and find someone else. After much deliberation, she gathers her courage and approaches Lu Jingran’s older brother, Lu Huishi, 31.5kReads9.5Score4k14d adds

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    It's a marriage arranged by wealthy families. The female lead is delicate and cute, clear-headed and independent, while the male lead is gentle and considerate, older than her and doting on her. Their relationship is slow and steady, and it's very heartwarming.

41. 141 清 Qingfeng Villa 清风墅 Sunlit Bird扶光鸟Modern Romance284k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] [Marriage first, love later + Age gap + Literary family + Slow-burn romance + Both leads are each other's first] *Theme: Children who are cherished don't have to say they're sorry.* As a child, Shu He was utterly broken by her coldhearted father. During an extreme snowstorm in Jingbei, she wandered alone by the roadside, clutching the doll that had grown up with her. The blizzard raged, and she eventually collapsed, frozen stiff. A Bentley pulled over. The young man 115.6kReads9.5Score14.9k14d adds

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    A must-watch for fans of arranged marriages that blossom into love! It's a story of a slow-burning, enduring love, and a deep respect for women. The quirky and gentle, bright-eyed Hehe are a couple whose love will always bring tears to your eyes.

42. 142 偷 Secretly Plotting 偷偷蓄谋 Zheng Xian筝弦Modern Romance196k WordsCompleted [Cold, Cunning CEO × Sweet Little Princess, Six-Year Age Gap] [Marriage First, Love Later + Long-Held Schemes + Sweet Romance] The Xu family had a little princess, with twin older brothers and parents who had doted on her since she was a child. She grew up carefree, wanting for nothing and spoiled rotten. At twenty-two, the Xu family joined forces with the Ji family through marriage, and she married Ji Chengze, a refined and aloof man whose methods in business were ruthless. Xu Wan was afraid of 3kReads9.1Score34614d adds
43. 143 我 The Imaginary Love of My Life Has Mr. Jiang Green with Jealousy 我虚构的白月光，让江先生醋翻啦 Shuang Rui双惢Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted They married in a flash after knowing each other for six months, and she settled into what was essentially a long-distance marriage. Jiang Junche rarely came home, and married life was dull and uneventful. Ye Ying thought a marriage without love could still be a successful one. She tried to suppress the fluttering in her heart, but couldn't help slowly growing closer to him. Mistaking him for someone with another woman in his heart, Ye Ying said through her pain, “...If you want a child, we can 750Reads9.0Score10214d adds

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    This is a very good book; it's about a relationship that develops gradually.

44. 144 订 After Getting Engaged and Moving In Together, I Discovered My Fiancé's Secret 订婚同居后，发现未婚夫的小秘密 Shi Chang适常Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later, both leads are each other’s first, long-planned romance] The Song family is coming to propose on the sixteenth day of the eighth lunar month. The man coming to propose is Song Jinyan, the only son of the Song family of Beicheng, and the man who was once engaged to her aunt. Walking side by side along the cobblestone path in the courtyard, Qin Shuyun looks at their shadows on the ground and greets him with, “Uncle-in-law.” The man stops and turns to look at her for se 3.8kReads9.1Score61514d adds

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    This is 100% beautiful.

45. 145 夫 After His Wife Stops Pursuing Him, the Abstinent Tycoon Cracks 夫人停止倒追后，禁欲大佬破防了 The Moon Dipped in Matcha月亮沾抹茶Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted [True love after marriage + sweet and satisfying romance + mutual healing] [Fake sunshine × genuinely devoted dog] Jiang Xianyue was beautiful but boisterous, and Cui Yi hated how she blurted out flirtatious lines the moment she opened her mouth. Later, Jiang Xianyue stopped bothering him and stopped flirting with him. Cui Yi cornered her against the wall. “Jiang Xianyue, call me hubby once, and my life is yours.” * Cui Yi was always disciplined, courteous, and distant. Then he met Jiang Xianyue 17Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "Favoritism can make flesh and blood grow on an empty shell."

46. 146 朝 Clear as the Morning Mist 朝雾至清 Lu Xingyu鹿星鱼Modern Romance286k WordsCompleted A marriage first, love later + older man + slow-burn romance + a cold-faced, doting male lead A hugely ambitious superstar × a powerful man whose influence runs deep and quiet [At first, he is only physically attracted to her] - A marriage contract binds Lin Chaowu and Zhou Zhiqing together. He is the cold, inscrutable head of the powerful Zhou family. At first, he is only physically attracted to her; he does not love her, but he spoils her to an extraordinary degree. She is a top-tier star, 3.7kReads6.8Score35414d adds

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    A true marriage of convenience that blossoms into love; initially not in love but doting on the other person – a sweet romance.

47. 147 合 After We Became Roommates: She Said It Was Her First Relationship 合租后：她说这是她第一次谈恋爱 Jiang Kesui江客随Urban101k WordsOngoing Everyday life + 1v1 romance + one heroine + mutual devotion + emotional ups and downs. This isn't a consistently sweet romance. Its portrayal of love is more grounded in reality, with plenty of twists and turns. Her parents are divorced, and Chen Ye has only his father. Though they come from poor backgrounds, the two find an extraordinary love together. “She dreamed that Chen Ye accepted her scarf. She dreamed he wrapped it around his neck, the gray wool setting off his rugged features. He looke 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The 40,000 words reminded me of my first love.

48. 148 相 My Blind Date Turned Out to Be a Big Shot 相亲相到大boss Qian Zi 89芊梓89Modern Romance478k WordsCompleted [Short drama now available] Everyone knows that the Han family’s big boss dominates the business world, handling contracts worth anywhere from a few million to tens of billions. But one day, he signed a contract that wouldn’t earn him a single penny. Not long afterward, everyone noticed that the usually aloof big boss seemed to have become more down-to-earth, with a hint of tenderness in his eyes. And it was all because of a woman named Lin Lan. (I) “Could you do me a favor?” “Let’s hear it.” “ 2.9kReads9.2Score40214d adds
49. 149 你 You Watch Her Perform, I’ll Announce Our Divorce 你看她表演，我公告离婚 Little Sister Won't Listen妹妹不听话Modern Romance453k WordsCompleted Tomatoes are the most satisfying! The hero and second male lead get divorced The male lead watches the green tea put on a show, while the heroine goes straight to the newspapers and announces their divorce! A powerful financial magnate * a young lady whose family has fallen on hard times Married first, love later * both leads are sexually inexperienced Every male character in the story is a virgin, whether he's the second or third male lead... Xu Qing'an married Shen Yuanyuan simply because he t 11kReads7.1Score32214d adds

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    Tomato is the most satisfying! The most cathartic! A story where the male lead and male supporting character are divorced! The female lead doesn't waste any words; a divorce announcement stays on the trending topics for three days! The opening chapter is angsty for the female lead. The male lead hasn't touched the female lead in a year of marriage, then turns off his phone to watch a scheming woman's performance. The female lead is in a car accident, immediately announces the divorce, and then disappears without a trace. The male lead is heartbroken and goes through a desperate, agonizing chase to win her back!!

50. 150 不 I Will Never Leave the Green Mountains 不与青山辞 A Crescent Moon, Bright and Clear一弯皎皎Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted [Marry First, Love Later + Older Man + Guiding Lover + Both Pure] "A gentle, fatherly boyfriend and a bright little ray of sunshine" One moment, Jiang Tang thought she had finally made it through every hardship. The next, she was doing a full backflip and crashing into an iceberg. By a series of mishaps, she had managed to get involved with Mu Zhiqing. He was a mysterious businessman who stood alone atop a high tower, as unfathomable as a deep abyss. Rumor had it that he was upright and proper, 27.2kReads9.4Score2.9k14d adds

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    This is really good, don't miss it.

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