The Female Lead Is Taken in by the Male Lead's Family and Has a Secret Crush on Him 女主寄养在男主家+暗恋

1. 151 乖 Be Good. Don't Be Your Uncle Sheng, Be My Husband 乖，不当你盛小叔，当你老公 Yu Mu俞慕Modern Romance278k WordsCompleted [(11-year age gap) Sweet, Flirtatious, Rebellious Heroine X Gentle, Devoted, Fatherly Hero] After moving in with the Sheng family at fifteen, Shen Qingning developed feelings she shouldn't have for that refined, aloof man, unable to control herself. But he turned her down time and again. She rushed into marriage, was framed, and died with bitter resentment. * One day, she woke up reborn at twenty-two. This time, she would take back everything that belonged to her... 1.8kReads—Score14014d adds

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   This one... The female lead lives at the male lead's house... And has a crush on him.

2. 152 缠 Clinging to Him, Kissing Her 缠着他吻着她 Skewer-Roasting Lu Ban串烧鲁班Modern Romance249k WordsCompleted [Gentle and refined man and young girl] [Seven-year age gap, sweet romance, secret crush, everyday life, both are inexperienced] Lin Zhaozhao was sent to live with her maternal grandmother, where she met a young man. He was tall and slender, with a handsome, refined face and narrow, phoenix-shaped eyes. When the corners of his eyes lifted in a smile, he looked wickedly charming. She always liked to call him "Big Brother." That year, Shen Zhixu returned from studying abroad. Living unde 184Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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   The female lead lives at the male lead's house and had a crush on him before.

3. 153 和 After Breaking Off Her Engagement to the Sickly Crown Prince, He Regretted It 和病秧太子爷退婚后，他后悔了 Moqi Xiuhua万俟秀花Modern Romance118k WordsOngoing [Campus romance + devoted to each other + exclusive devotion + love at first sight + bittersweet angst + groveling for her back] Insecure, sensitive heroine x frail, frequently ill heir to a powerful family When Yin Lingzhou learned that a country girl was his fiancée, he casually uttered a single sentence at the dinner table, shattering Su Qingqian’s carefully guarded affection and self-respect. “What era are we living in? Who still takes an engagement like that seriously? Don’t bring up a chil 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A self-conscious yet resilient female protagonist x a frail and sickly prince [Sending hearts]

4. 154 死 Five Years After My Death, I Became the Tyrant's White Moonlight 死后第五年，我成了暴君白月光 Tang Ling sally棠泠sallyAncient Romance382k WordsCompleted [Resurrected first love VS ruthless emperor left a widower to raise a child alone | Devoted romance + Possessive love + Chasing his wife to the crematorium] Lan Shu was an orphan, living under someone else's roof. Just because Prince Yong looked at her twice, her uncle sent her to his bed, and she became a bird in his cage. After five years together, she heard him say, “She's only a kept woman. She's not worth the trouble.” Lan Shu's heart turned completely cold. When Prince Yong ascended the th 15.8kReads8.5Score1.1k14d adds

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   🌈🌼① Lan Shu was an orphan, living under the roof of others. Just because the Prince of Yong glanced at her, Lan Shu was sent to his bedchamber by her uncle, becoming his caged bird. After five years together, she heard him say, "Just a concubine, not worth the trouble." Lan Shu's heart turned completely cold. The Prince of Yong ascended the throne, and a cup of poison awaited her. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself five years after her death, as Nan Shu, a cousin in the General's mansion. In this life, Nan Shu only wanted to stay away from the capital. The night she was brought back, the room was filled with debauchery. As she wept uncontrollably, she heard his trembling, frantic murmur in her ear: "Why won't you acknowledge me?" "Five years have passed, and I've searched so hard for Tang Tang."

5. 155 他 He’s Too Good at Flirting! He Spoils Her Until Her Legs Go Weak 他过分会撩！她被宠到腿软 Peach Soda萌桃汽水Modern Romance140k WordsCompleted Sweet romance + both are each other’s only one + eight-year age gap Little white rabbit vs. big bad wolf Wen Kexia got into the high school she had set her heart on. Just before the school year began, her older brother dumped her in the care of his good friend, Ye Xiuyuan. Ye Xiuyuan was the man Wen Kexia had secretly had a crush on for three years. She was always careful around him, afraid he might discover her little secret. Later, she waited until she had graduated from university before fina 401Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This is it! [Sending heart] The male lead is reserved and restrained, and the female lead is super well-behaved. [Shy]

6. 156 我 I Don't Want to Be Your Brother Anymore 我不想做你哥哥了 Luring the Fox引狸Modern Romance221k WordsCompleted [He secretly loves her + bickering rivals who keep pulling each other closer + competing suitors] Brother-obsessed vs. sister-obsessed Everyone knows Zhu Ci is a “devoted sister fanatic.” What they don't know is the secret desire hidden beneath all that doting. He wants Zhou Yuwan to fall helplessly into his love, slowly and gently, until she can never escape his trap. Zhu Ci thought Zhou Yuwan belonged to him alone. He held back and kept his feelings in check, afraid of scaring her. Then Tao Co 2.7kReads8.9Score21714d adds

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   These books are all worth reading carefully. Each one is a masterpiece and incredibly exciting. It's hard to imagine the happy and joyful expression on your face while reading these novels.

7. 157 溺 The Drowning Kiss Trap 溺吻陷阱 Shu You书呦Modern Romance146k WordsCompleted Chi Nian had a crush on the older boy next door, Pei Shiyu, ever since she was little. When Pei Shiyu’s family moved to another city, she had no choice but to bury her feelings deep in her heart. Years later, the two meet again. Time has passed, and Chi Nian is no longer the naive little kid she once was. Pei Shiyu, too, has shed his youthful awkwardness and become far more cool and refined than before. After they reunite, Chi Nian finally works up the courage to confess her feelings to Pei Shiy 1.6kReads7.0Score10014d adds

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   The female lead was fostered by her older brother and lived with the male lead's family. [Sending heart]

8. 158 带 Back in the Country with a Child, and My Abstinent Uncle Is Losing It 带崽回国后，禁欲小叔急疯了 Little Sweet Gummy小甜软糖Modern Romance412k WordsCompleted Reunion after years apart + living under one roof + fleeing while pregnant + powerful man chasing his wife + 10-year age gap Cool, reserved female director VS abstinent CEO After five years apart, Wen Ci never imagined that when she saw her best friend’s uncle, Xie Peizhou, again, she would throw herself into his arms without thinking. “Please, help me find a decent man...” She could feel Xie Peizhou’s body stiffen. He was like a lone boat caught in the nightmare of that stormy night years a 11kReads5.4Score47614d adds

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   🌈✨The female lead is fostered by the male lead and harbors a secret crush. Xie Peizhou, his face grim and furious, shouted, "Wen Ci, are you crazy? I'm your best friend's uncle!" Wen Ci was slapped so hard that blood flowed freely, her cheek stinging with pain, her heart shattered. This was the first time in years she had seen the usually composed Xie Peizhou so angry, and the first time he had ever hit her. But why couldn't she like him? Just because he was her best friend's uncle, ten years older than her? Xie Peizhou coldly replied, "If this gets out, your life will be ruined!" That day, Xie Peizhou took her to a private hospital for a checkup and gave her medication. From that day on, Xie Peizhou moved out of the villa and avoided her. Wen Ci, with a fever of 40 degrees Celsius, stood outside his villa all night in the pouring rain, but Xie Peizhou didn't open the door. That night, her body burned with fever, but her heart was chilled by the torrential rain. She finally understood that Xie Peizhou truly hated her and had never liked her. Heartbroken, Wen Ci accepted Xie Peizhou's arrangement to force her to go abroad.

9. 159 橘 Orange-Red Sand 橘红的沙 Just-Ripe Bitter Melon刚熟的苦瓜Modern Romance249k WordsCompleted [Straightforward, stubborn girl devoted to her studies × considerate guy who competes fiercely for her] Reunion after years apart + rekindled romance + both devoted only to each other + sweet romance Back in their student days: a “fifth-year senior” focused on her studies × a successful young heir After an accident, Lu Zhiyao has to repeat her senior year of high school and moves in with the Lu family, old friends of her mother's. At first, Lu Zhiyao is determined to put her studies first. But u 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Staying at someone else's place + unrequited love + mutual attraction

10. 160 和 Rooming with My Childhood Friend, He Found Out I Have a Crush on Him 和竹马合租，暗恋被他发现了 Early Morning Jasmine朝初茉莉Modern Romance239k WordsCompleted [Childhood Sweethearts + Reunion + Easygoing College Life + Mostly Sweet with a Little Bit of Angst] [The heroine is stunningly beautiful!] A stubborn girl who secretly competes with him & a brilliant young man who always gives way to her Guan Xueer has a secret, written in her diary. She has a crush on Gu Qingrui, the boy she grew up with. * Unlike her ordinary life, Gu Qingrui is the heir to the Shenghe Group. Not only is he at the top of his class, he is also the concertmaster of the school 60Reads5.6Score—14d adds
11. 161 他 He Wore a Black Shirt to Tempt the Little Fairy 他穿黑衬衫欲引小仙女 A Glance at the Spring Breeze一顾春风Modern Romance271k WordsCompleted [Mutual healing, devoted one-on-one romance, both leads sexually inexperienced, mature and flirtatious] In her previous life, Xia Weiyi secretly loved Si Wuan, but she never dared confess her feelings to him, not even on her deathbed. After she died, her spirit lingered by his side. She watched him eat alone, bathe and swim alone, never date anyone, and turn down arranged marriages with wealthy families. He would leave a rose at her grave on the anniversary of her death. She couldn't help wonder 270Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    This is a story about two yandere protagonists. The female lead was raised by the male lead's family since childhood and has always secretly loved him. However, the male lead's sister and mother dislike her. The female lead is reborn, and unlike other reborn domineering CEO novels, in the early stages of her unrequited love, she secretly takes the male lead's towels, clothes, and cups, and also uses subtle seduction tactics.

12. 162 冬 Surrender in Winter 冬日沦陷 Zhi Jian知渐Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + mutual devotion + secretly in love for years] [Sharp-tongued, proud, jealous young master vs. unruly, arrogant, two-faced little beauty] Everyone knew Song Xing and Yun Zhi were childhood sweethearts, so close they’d risked their lives for each other. Song Xing had a pair of captivating, peach-blossom eyes that sparkled whenever he looked around. He was so pretty that even men couldn’t help lingering over him. “Those peach-blossom eyes attract admirers!” Yun Zhi would re 919Reads9.3Score14414d adds

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    🥛 *Come and Kiss Me* Chen Zhouci VS Wen Jibai: A cold and gentle young man × A world-weary and decadent girl. 🎇 *My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils His Little Sweetheart* Song Xing VS Yun Zhi: A sharp-tongued, arrogant, jealous young master, a capricious and unpredictable fairy. 💊 *Kiss the Sun* Jin Yao VS Nan Zhao: A decadent and arrogant rascal × A little sun.

13. 163 轻 A Gentle Whisper: Dr. Lu’s Sweetheart 轻声低哄，陆医生的小甜心 Cabetta卡贝塔Modern Romance277k WordsCompleted The thing Bo Ran regretted most in her life was getting involved with Lu Tingxiu, a man who was nothing like he seemed. To outsiders, he was aloof and untouchable. But through his actions, he showed her what a living hell of darkness really meant. Forced into a game where they each got what they wanted, she became entangled with him beyond all hope of escape. Lu Tingxiu had always thought he could control her, because she was so obedient and compliant. It was only when she turned and walked away 250Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is fostered by the male lead's family and secretly loves him, but she doesn't dare to confess.

14. 164 酸 Sour Bitter Orange 酸枳 Xiao Ke Bu Cai.小可不才.Modern Romance292k WordsCompleted [Bad-boy Handsome, Hot-Tempered Older Brother VS. Unruly, Sharp-Tongued Younger Sister · Both Each Other’s First · Healing · Sweet Romance] Shi Yao and Lu Miao are like two bitter orange trees growing in barren soil, their gnarled roots knotted together, impossible to separate. When they were kids, Shi Yao was always threatening Lu Miao. “Believe me, I’ll beat you up.” When they grew up, Lu Miao casually raised an eyebrow and glanced at him, then smiled. “Done dying of anger yet?” Meeting you ga 2.3kReads9.1Score37214d adds

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    Third time watching! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts] The later episodes are so sweet!

15. 165 和 Living with My Dream Guy Left Me Speechless 和男神同住，我惊得不会说话了 River Willows Brush the City江柳拂城Modern Romance270k WordsCompleted [Gentle, healing, beautiful male academic genius × sensitive, lonely, beautiful female underachiever; mutual secret crushes, extra sweet and doting, warm everyday life] After losing her parents, Mu Xi is taken in by the Jiang family, where she meets her dream guy, Jiang Yubai. She gets so excited that she can’t speak. Mu Xi has always harbored improper feelings for her dream guy, but their difference in status makes it impossible for her to confess. Just as she works up the courage to confess an 366Reads9.2Score11014d adds

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    This is so good! The female lead lost her parents and was raised by the male lead's family. The male lead's parents treated her even better than they treated him.

16. 166 出 Three Years as a Nun, and Now Mr. Lu Is Desperate to Make Her Break Her Vows 出家三年后，陆总疯狂诱她破戒 Iced Americano冰美式Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Fatherly Care and Growing Up + Faux Forbidden Romance + Saying One Thing and Meaning Another + The Wife-Chasing Crematorium + Obsessive Captive Love + Age Gap] When the Xu family of Haicheng went bankrupt and faced liquidation, the eldest young master of the Lu family saved everything through his own efforts. He even brought the Xu family’s young lady back from the countryside and cared for her in every way, making everyone around them envious. When Xu Chuyan was five, she was still fighting ov 372Reads6.2Score5514d adds

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    🍒✨The female lead is fostered by the male lead's family and harbors a secret crush. ①The Xu family in Haicheng goes bankrupt and is liquidated. Young Master Lu single-handedly saves everything. He brings back Miss Xu from the countryside, showering her with care, making everyone envious. When Xu Chuyan was five years old, she was still fighting for food in the pigsty when Lu Jinzhou appeared out of nowhere, saving her and protecting her for fifteen years. Until… After his 100th confession, he personally sent her to a secluded temple in the mountains to purify her heart. He said her heart was impure, her mind full of rebellious thoughts, and that he needed to cleanse her soul. She was humiliated on the mountain, while he got engaged to someone else at the foot of the mountain. She finally gave up, prostrating herself with each step, cutting off her black hair, and ending their love affair.

17. 167 让 Let Big Brother Hold You 让哥哥抱抱 Painted Peach Mist绘桃雾Modern Romance159k WordsCompleted [Now available in bookstores everywhere] One day, Wen Xu accidentally got drunk and pinned Shen Tingnan beneath her. Taking advantage of the alcohol, she asked, “Brother Tingnan, will you go out with me?” “Do you know what you’re saying?” “I do.” Shen Tingnan turned the tables and pinned her beneath him, kissing the lips he had longed for. He whispered in her ear, “You’re finally mine.” 7.2kReads9.2Score85114d adds

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    ① "Meeting you gave meaning to everything I've done." This is truly a classic case of bickering lovers! The female lead, Lu Miao, lives with the male lead, Shi Yao. They've been arguing since childhood; Lu Miao is sharp-tongued and arrogant, yet she keeps her unrequited love hidden. Shi Yao appears irritable, but he actually dotes on Lu Miao, secretly helping her solve problems and being the first to stand up for her when she's bullied… The later moments when their unrequited love is revealed are incredibly sweet, leaving you thinking, "So he's been in love all along!" ② "I'm also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her." The female lead, Sui Sui, lives with the male lead, Lu Nian. She's secretly in love with him for years, hiding her feelings in books and her eyes. Lu Nian is a high achiever, yet he's exceptionally gentle towards Sui Sui—tutoring her, taking her to see fireworks, and silently comforting her when she's sad. Only after years apart do they reunite, and he frantically pursues her, his words, "I've always considered you a little sister," are a complete lie! ③ "My love for you isn't a summer limited edition, it's for the future." The female lead, Cen Nian, lives with the male lead, Jin, through financial support, and has harbored a secret crush on Jin's older brother for many years. Their interactions on campus are incredibly sweet: he'll save her a seat in the library, stand up for her when she's bullied, and even secretly watch her play basketball. The later reconciliation is even more captivating, with the male lead's pursuit of his "wife" being incredibly earnest. ④ "Brother will always be with you, be good, be obedient." The female lead has been fostered by the male lead's family since childhood. He's a seemingly cold older brother to outsiders but dotes on his sister excessively. He says he "treats you like a sister," but gets jealous when she's dating, stays up all night to care for her when she's sick, and is incredibly possessive. The unrequited love is hidden in the details, such as him secretly keeping her photos and acting childish in front of her—it's sickeningly sweet!

18. 168 乖 The Good Girl Flirts, Gets Kissed Red-Hot Every Night, and Begs to Make It Official 乖乖女蓄撩，夜夜被亲红温求转正 Drunk on the Moon, Asleep醉月眠Modern Romance109k WordsCompleted [Pretty little firecracker × devoted big puppy] [Fated to meet + fatal attraction + intense push and pull + fake relationship + sweet romance] [She calls the shots in love + he is forever devoted to her + from high school to college] Told from the heroine's perspective, this is a steamy, sizzling story. • At eighteen, Jiang Qingshui was taken in by the family of her father's comrade-in-arms, the Xies of Jingbei. There, she met him. They were the same age, but she had to call him Uncle. At their 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is a guest in a hotel, and the male lead initially has a crush on her. [Pretty and feisty girl x devoted and affectionate guy] [Destined to be together + fatal attraction + extreme tug-of-war + fake] [Female lead is in control of the relationship + male lead is always subservient + from high school to university]

19. 169 薾 The Season of Er’er 薾薾时节 Lala from the Corner旮旯角的拉拉Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted CEO × College Student | Age Gap | Foster Care | Secret Crush | Older Man, Younger Wife He is twelve years older than her, the feared “Mr. Jie” of Yancheng’s business world: cold, sharp-tongued, and heartless. She is just a little ray of sunshine living under his roof. She doesn’t dare tell him that the moment they reunited during her high school entrance exams, a little tree began to sprout in her heart. A wily older fox raises a younger one, and the younger fox sets out to win his heart. He lay 3.5kReads8.8Score28714d adds

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    Holy crap, he's absolutely the king of tomatoes!!!

20. 170 少 Young Master, You're Engaged, So Stop Flirting. Your Online Love Is the Maid's Daughter 少爷有婚约别撩了，您的网恋对象是保姆的女儿 Tangerine Sand桔沙8k WordsCompleted The young master is already engaged, so don’t flirt with him. Your online dating match is the nanny’s daughter. 257Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is the daughter of the foster care nanny in the male lead's family. They rent a basement apartment from the male lead's family. The female lead has a crush on the male lead and falls in love at first sight. She learns that the male lead is engaged, and her online romance is exposed when her true identity is revealed to be the male lead.

21. 171 许 I Give You the Deep Blue Sea 许你湛海深蓝 The Shark Who Fell for a Hedgehog爱上刺猬的鲨鱼Modern Romance426k WordsCompleted Because of her family circumstances, Yan Sang, whom everyone called a little fairy, moved in with Xu Zhan, the unanimously acknowledged heartthrob of Tianyang No. 1 High School. They had met as children, but only Xu Zhan remembered. Yan Sang noticed that ever since she met Xu Zhan, he did nothing but sleep or play basketball. But later, she realized he had stopped sleeping so much. Instead, he liked teasing her, helping her with her studies, and taking her shopping. Then one day, he cornered her 283Reads9.3Score10214d adds

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    Sang Sang! Yan Sang x Xu Zhan

22. 172 独 Claiming the Springtime All to Myself 独占春光 Wild Strawberry野草莓Modern Romance207k WordsCompleted [Rugged, Testosterone-Fueled Hero, Size Difference, Sweet Romance, Mutual Firsts, Northern Man x Southern Girl] Seductive sweetheart x rugged veteran Wen Li and He Dong had nothing to do with each other, but by the rules of seniority, she had to call him Uncle Dong. The man was tall and imposing, with a stern face that made him look unapproachable. But he treated her wonderfully, and they got along well enough. Until she lost her head and kissed him by force. After that, everything began to spi 11.8kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds

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    Tomato's most satisfying novel [smirking face]! 🍒🍒 Wen Li and He Dong are completely unrelated; by seniority, she should call him Uncle Dong. He treats her extremely well, until she kisses him 😯, and he says: "I want to be your man." 🌿 She's seduced a wolf she shouldn't mess with. He relentlessly pursues her, leaving her with nowhere to retreat.

23. 173 第 The Seventy-Second Love Letter 第七十二封情书 Bai Yue Wanwan白月绾绾Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted [Unforgettable first love, both pure, mutual secret crushes, healing each other, rekindled love, reformed playboy] [Gentle, mild-mannered little angel × carefree, pampered young master] A transfer student arrived at C City No. 1 High School. She had hearing loss in her right ear, and was so gentle and sweet-tempered she never got angry. At the same time, an unexpected visitor showed up at the Shen residence. Shen Tian pointed at the new girl in Shen Xingzhou’s class and told him, “You little bra 844Reads9.0Score10114d adds

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    If you don't know how to explain it, please read it yourself~

24. 174 你 Try Kissing Me Again 你再亲我试试 Frostbreaker摧霜Modern Romance246k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + both leads’ first love + sweet romance + long-planned love finally comes true] [Cool, possessive heir x stunning, flirtatious heiress] Fang Yinian has been in love with Shang Heyu for years. Just as she is about to confess, Shang Heyu suddenly becomes her brother in name. She never imagined something so melodramatic would happen to her. Under the same roof, Fang Yinian puts away her feelings and pretends to be his sister in front of everyone else. One night, drunk, Fang Yin 203Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    The female lead's mother remarried into the male lead's family. The male lead was the female lead's crush during high school. The main story is complete and super sweet! [Heart emoji]

25. 175 乖 Be Good and Let Me Spoil You First, Then Big Brother Will Devour You! 乖乖先养娇，哥哥再吃掉！ Song Weizhi松尾枝Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A sickly girl, seen by everyone as unlucky and destined for an early death, is noticed and taken in by a cold, wild boy. He raises her all over again, and the more he cares for her, the more pampered she becomes~ A sweet, gentle, adorable little sick kitten x a cold, wild, scheming boy [Mutual salvation + love that grows over time + from school days to the altar + sweet romance] A strange transfer student named Tang Jiao joins Class 1. He’s tiny, wears a hat, and never looks up. The strangest th 1.3kReads9.2Score18114d adds

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    ① Aloof doctor × Scheming sweet girl [heart][heart] The female lead is fostered by the male lead's family. Having given her special affection to one person, she is willing to devote the rest of her life to him [heart][heart] ② The female lead is picked up by the male lead, who then sets his sights on her and raises her again. The more he raises her, the more spoiled she becomes [eating melon][eating melon]

26. 176 别 Don't Flirt with Me 别和我撒娇 Qi Xue栖雪Modern Romance535k WordsCompleted 42.3kReads9.6Score4.7k14d adds

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    [Exploration][Exploration] The first book tells the sweet story of Xiao Shu and Xiao Si's journey from campus to wedding. Zhou Jingsi smiled and said, "I don't care about the future, I just want you to come. So, now I'm here." Zhou Jingsi then asked, "Wen Shu, will you marry me?" Wen Yu: "Mr. Zhou, please guide me for the rest of my life." Zhou Si: "Miss Wen, please discipline me for the rest of my life."

27. 177 暗 After Eight Years of Secretly Loving Him, She Impulsively Marries Mr. He 暗恋八年后，她与贺先生闪婚了 Tong Xiang桐香Modern Romance388k WordsCompleted The short drama The Eighth Year of Loving Mr. He in Secret is now streaming [Married life + sweet romance + whirlwind marriage + romance and marriage + devoted husband + heroine's secret crush comes true + hero falls in love after marriage] At nineteen, Jiang Yining fell in love with He Chi. Their only connection was that He Chi was the son of her high school teacher. She lived a quiet, orderly life while he was carefree and uninhibited. Jiang Yining knew very well that she and He Chi had no 26.6kReads9.3Score3.5k14d adds
28. 178 向 Atonement to You 向你赎罪 Luring the Fox引狸Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted Funny version: The day Kong Suining moves into the Ji family home, Ji Jinyu tells her, “We’ll stay out of each other’s way. We’re living under the same roof, so just pretend I don’t exist. Got it?” That suits Kong Suining just fine, and she agrees. She figures she can even pretend to be blind. A few days after she moves in, Ji Jinyu sees her standing outside his room and demands, “Kong Suining, you said you’d pretend to be blind. Are you blind or not?” Kong Suining screams inwardly, I am! I’m to 38Reads5.5Score—14d adds

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    This foster care [laughs]

29. 179 暗 The Eleventh Spring of My Secret Love 暗恋他的第十一年春 Don't Call Me Beautiful别叫我美丽Modern Romance327k WordsCompleted 48.7kReads9.6Score7k14d adds

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    ❗❗❗🍉Why did Shen Zhuying finally win Fu Sizhuo's heart after eleven years of unrequited love? Shen Zhuying is a florist who has secretly loved Fu Sizhuo for many years but never confessed her feelings. She even got into her dream school for him, but silently let go when he turned away. Years later, they meet again, and Fu Sizhuo takes the initiative to approach her, responding to her deep affection with tenderness and doting.🍋🍋🍋

30. 180 暗 The Campus Heartthrob I Secretly Loved Is Out of My League! Reborn, I Keep My Distance 暗恋的校草攀不起！重生她躲远点 All Blessings Gather百福具臻Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [Bittersweet romance + reborn in school days + devoted couple HE + foster-family romance + childhood sweethearts] In her previous life, Song Zhiwei secretly loved the school heartthrob for ten years, and no one knew. After an unexpected encounter left her pregnant, she became the young mistress of a top-tier wealthy family in City A, her status secured by her child. Because their marriage was so unequal, everyone thought she had climbed the social ladder and shamelessly sold herself. Even her on 15.2kReads8.4Score1.4k14d adds

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    Who understands?! The heir has a crush on his childhood sweetheart, and when his confession fails, he resorts to underhanded tactics. This forced and tug-of-war of love is absolutely amazing, I'm definitely going to pursue him!

31. 181 暗 The Secret in the Hidden Compartment 暗格里的秘密 The Warm Winter Sun Leaves You Drunk冬日暖阳熏人醉15k WordsCompleted The Secret in the Hidden Compartment 162Reads—Score214d adds

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    Having been fostered by the male protagonist's family since childhood, she carefully hid her engagement and love, until he discovered the secret in her diary.

32. 182 吻 Kissed by a Beauty Mark 吻痣 Youyou Zuo柚柚左Modern Romance10k WordsCompleted Kiss Mark 86Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 183 魂 Haunting My Dreams 魂牵梦萦 When You Think of Home当君怀归日Modern Romance797k WordsCompleted He was the moon in the heavens, hanging high and bright. She thought she could carefully guard this secret seed of love and keep it from sprouting, but day after day spent together had allowed it to grow into a towering tree. When her love became bone-deep and impossible to suppress, she had no choice but to reach out and bring the divine one down to earth. 8.2kReads9.1Score59514d adds

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    🍇The female lead and the male lead live under the same roof. She has a crush on him and is not satisfied with just being siblings. However, he always restrains himself and doesn't want to burden her. One loves openly, while the other loves silently.

34. 184 纵 Let Her Enjoy a Lifetime of Happiness 纵她一世欢愉 Ye Yin叶氤Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Nine-year age gap + nurturing romance + groveling to win her back + both leads have only been with each other + angst and sweetness] "Enchantingly beautiful architect VS domineering, cold, and dangerously obsessive tycoon" When Nan Yu became an “orphan,” Lu Boyao took her in. He gave her shelter and a “home.” He never once had any improper thoughts about her. Back then, she called him Uncle Lu. When she grew up, she was the one who asked to be with him. He made an agreement with her: in four 4.6kReads8.7Score46914d adds
35. 185 相 Love Is Beautiful Even with a Fifteen-Year Age Gap 相差十五岁的爱情也很美 Past Events of Qian Chen芊晨往事Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted They fell in love with the right person at the wrong time. Can they overcome their age difference? A car accident took Lin Xiyan's father, and her mother became a vegetable while protecting her. Li Yihan, her father's business partner, took Xiyan in. But as she grew up, her feelings for him changed... 1.3kReads7.0Score10214d adds

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    This book is really good!

36. 186 念 I Can't Stop Thinking About Ji Sichen! 念念不忘季司辰！ Past Events of Qian Chen芊晨往事Modern Romance92k WordsOngoing Lin Nianchu realizes she's somehow fallen for Ji Sichen, who is eight years older than her. But she'd always called him Uncle and thought of him as an elder! Her best friend, Luo Fei, fully supports Nian Nian in bravely pursuing love. After all, he's not your real uncle! Nian Nian doesn't dare confess her feelings to him. She even considers dating someone else to distract herself from her innocent crush on Uncle Ji Sichen. Instead, she makes her uncle insanely jealous! Only later does she realiz —Reads—Score—14d adds
37. 187 乖 Be Good, Just Comfort Me a Little 乖乖，你哄我一下 Zero-Sugar Gardenia栀栀为零糖Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's only ones | Sweet romance | Long-planned love | Top student | Possessive] The first time they met, Jiang Wu pulled out a letter without a word. Fu Chiyan declined coolly. “Sorry, I don't accept love letters.” “If you don't accept love letters, then...” Jiang Wu smiled. “How about a suicide note?” Fu Chiyan: “?” The night Jiang Wu moved into the Fu family home, Fu Chiyan, who had always hated trouble, laid down two rules. “Whether we're at home or at school, don't com 16.1kReads9.0Score2.2k14d adds

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    🌿A story of witty banter and childhood sweethearts. The female lead is a transfer student temporarily staying at the male lead's house. One is the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, and the other is the young master of the Fu family. Both are top science students, and their equally matched love is so sweet! [Admiration]

38. 188 爱 Love Flows Like a Gentle Stream 爱意如细水长流 The Kitty Who Hates Carrots不爱吃胡萝卜的喵叽Modern Romance418k WordsCompleted [Both are inexperienced + two top students + childhood sweethearts + from high school to college + sweet, heart-fluttering romance] [Beautiful, sweet-tempered classical dancer VS refined, free-spirited financial whiz] Ning Zhi has a childhood friend she grew up with. He’s tall, handsome, and fit, with plenty of money, a brilliant mind, and great people skills. Most importantly, he treats her wonderfully, pampering and indulging her in every way. Ning Zhi depends on him so much, and likes him mor 8.5kReads9.1Score1.2k14d adds
39. 189 我 My Brother Spoils Me Rotten 我被哥哥宠成宝 Le Yi楽弈Modern Romance722k WordsCompleted [Mutual secret crush + wealthy CEO + sweet romance + fake siblings] Song Xiyan and Song Jingning grew up together. She had always thought of him as her brother, never realizing when her feelings for him began to change. What she never expected was that Song Jingning felt the same way about her. 144Reads6.3Score—14d adds
40. 190 陆 Mr. Lu's Reckless Love 陆先生放肆爱 Goodnight North晚安北Modern Romance513k WordsCompleted A dazzling, irresistible lawyer × a rugged retired tycoon + long-separated adults caught in a seductive push and pull + mostly sweet with a little angst + happy ending Four years ago, Lu Yanchuan ended things with one short, direct phone call. An Ning could only let him go, nursing that piercing pain alone in empty corners and through countless dark nights. When they met again four years later, she said, “Lu Yanchuan, a good horse never eats the grass behind it.” Lu Yanchuan’s voice was low and 982Reads7.6Score10214d adds

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    🍎🍎A thorny little rose born with night blindness VS a wealthy heir who ran away from home to become a university professor. A story of an uncle who becomes a brother and then a husband.

41. 191 我 My City 我的城池 Jun Yue君约Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [The cocky underachiever Young Master Zhou Chi vs. the gentle, well-behaved top student Jiang Sui] [Childhood friends + school romance + reunion after a long separation + rekindled love + long-distance relationship + happy ending + one-on-one romance + both are each other’s first + sweet romance + the girl pursues the guy] Jiang Sui’s sketchbook was famous far and wide. Not a single boy who had ever made the school’s list of heartthrobs had escaped her ruthless pencil. The sketchbook had a bizar 1.2kReads9.5Score14514d adds

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    *My City*: The female lead and the male lead (who is the same age as her "uncle," but not related by blood) live under the same roof after transferring schools. The male lead is passionate and takes good care of the female lead in the early stages, and she gradually develops feelings for him. They are separated due to their college entrance exams, but reunite years later. From school uniforms to wedding dresses, the male lead transforms from a poor student to a top student for the female lead. The details of their unrequited love are delicate, a bittersweet story. *If the Moon Doesn't Embrace You*: The female lead lived with the male lead's family due to childhood misfortune and has harbored a secret crush on him since childhood. Initially, the male lead treats her like a younger sister, but later realizes his feelings and actively pursues her. The pseudo-sibling dynamic and unrequited love become real. The male lead is gentle and doting, while the female lead is obedient and resilient.

42. 192 沦 Surrendering to Tenderness: If the Moon Doesn't Hold You 沦陷温柔：如果月亮不抱你 Lingyuan陵原Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted A flirtatious male lead, but not a strong female lead, and the second male lead gets the girl. A healing romance with a Hong Kong vibe and a gentle male lead who speaks Cantonese. At first, he holds back and keeps his feelings under control as the two of them cautiously test each other. Once he has her, he tells her tenderly: “I'll take this one chance in my life. I won't settle for anyone but you.” Love is just as Capote said: the mind can accept advice, but the heart cannot. And love knows no 206Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 193 暗 After His Secret Crush Learns Who He Is, He Says, “Don’t Be Shy. Tie Me Up!” 暗恋掉马后，他说，别怂你绑我呀 lidaisyModern Romance234k WordsCompleted [1v1 + First Loves on Both Sides + Secret Crush Becomes Mutual + Mutual Healing + Mostly Sweet with a Little Angst] [A Girl from the Mountains, Sweet and Savory in Equal Measure vs. A Handsome, Bad-Boy Young Master from the Capital Who Always Has Her Back] That summer, fifteen-year-old Yue’er was bullied terribly. But after the rain cleared, she went to find him. “Big brother, can you help me?” Yue’er asked softly, blushing and in tears. Chen Yizheng glanced at her and asked, his eyes lowered, “ 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is the little moon that the male lead brought from the mountains. She followed him to the capital city, and he had a crush on her since he was fifteen, and eventually fell in love with her.

44. 194 等 The Happiness We Waited For 等来的幸福 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance51k WordsCompleted In this blended family, the male and female leads grow up calling each other brother and sister. After her mother dies, the heroine goes abroad with her biological father. While overseas, she and the male lead begin a relationship. 770Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story of the female protagonist growing up together in the male protagonist's foster home.

45. 195 有 Love Makes a Home 有爱才有家 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern RomanceCompleted Where There Is Love, There Is a Home —Reads—Score—14d adds
46. 196 小 Little Midsummer! 小盛夏！ Good Morning早好Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted The rating just came out and will rise~ [Secret Crush Becomes Love + Age Gap + Sweet Campus Romance + Mutual Firsts] [Roguish, handsome fake playboy vs. Sweet, sassy girl] The first time Chang Huan met Xie Suibai, the strong smell of cigarettes and alcohol hit her. The clear, timid eyes of the girl looked like those of a frightened rabbit as she called him “big brother” in a shy voice. Xie Suibai’s mischievous streak got the better of him, and he teased her. “That sounds awfully intimate, doesn’ 342Reads7.0Score—14d adds

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    ①⭐⭐A seemingly rebellious but actually charming young man × A quirky and sweet girl⭐⭐ The female lead's family went bankrupt, and she was just placed with a friend. When Chang Huan first met Xie Suibai, she was immediately struck by the strong smell of smoke and alcohol. Later, Chang Huan confessed her feelings, but he only saw her as a younger sister. ②The female lead travels back to when she was fifteen and in her first year of high school. It was that year that her mother took her to her stepfather's house, where she met the male lead. This time, she's going to save his life!❗❗

47. 197 余 Burning Embers 余温炽热 Little Simian小思棉Modern Romance502k WordsCompleted Lu Mingyu picked up a young girl and treasured her for three years. After coaxing and cajoling her into getting engaged, he announced it to the whole world. He never expected it to bring the girl's wealthy father straight to them. The tycoon covered his face and wept. “My darling daughter has been found, but she's already engaged! Darling, come away with me!” Lu Mingyu: ??? What the heck? Wasn't she an orphan? And wasn't this man his family's sworn enemy? That wasn't all... Four handsome, wealth 180Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    I don't know if you guys have seen this, it's been sitting on the bookshelf collecting dust, I should take it out and air it out. (˵¯͒¯͒˵)

48. 198 我 I Became My Ex's Mother-in-Law 我给前任当丈母娘 August Witch八月女巫Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The short drama based on this novel, Uncle, I Only Want to Take Advantage of You, is now streaming. Starring Yu Long and Yang Mie Mie. [Older Man Romance] [Sweet Everyday Romance] [Powerful CEO] [Lighthearted and Funny] [No Angst, No Saintly Heroine] [No Affair] [No Stand-In] I showed up dressed to the nines at my ex-boyfriend's engagement party. He thought I'd come to ruin the event, but I smiled kindly and said, "We're family from now on, so there's no need to be so formal. Just call me Auntie 13kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds

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    The greatest strength of this novel is its realism and engaging read. The writing is natural and fluent, the humor feels like everyday life, and the sweetness is relatable. The plot is tightly woven with no unnecessary subplots, the touching moments are deeply moving, and the ending is perfect—it's flawless.

49. 199 炙 Burning Hot! 炙热沦陷！ Jun Buqi君不弃Modern Romance329k WordsCompleted (The print edition, titled Song of Sheng, is now available, and the online comic of the same name is complete.) [Flirty Romance]+ [Reborn School Life]+ [Mutual Healing]+ [Obsessive Sweet Romance] A striking, warm, and gentle girl with vivid features × a brooding, handsome, and rebellious young man Only when Shengge was dying did she learn that a boy had loved her with all his heart. The first time they met in her previous life, the carefree boy asked her, “Hey, new student, what's your name?” Sh 38.9kReads9.6Score5k14d adds

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    This book, this book is really good.

50. 200 软 A Gentle Seduction 软诱 Jiujiu Qi久久萋Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted The print edition of Rose Crown goes on sale August 10. Available on all platforms. [Married First, Love Later + Secret Crush + He Chases His Wife After Losing Her, But She Never Looks Back + Both Are Each Other’s First] She was the Xu family’s adopted daughter, and Zhou Yuetian’s little shadow. She had followed him everywhere since childhood, until she heard him say this at the age of twenty-four: “She’s just the Xu family’s adopted daughter. Why would I actually care about her? People like us 71.4kReads9.6Score8.6k14d adds

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