Childhood Sweethearts, Wealthy Families, and a Husband Who Keeps His Wife on a Tight Leash 青梅竹马 家境好 夫管严

1. 1 你 Won’t You Smile? 你笑一下呗 One Oreo at a Time一口一个奥利奥Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available under the title You Should Smile Once] (Pure romance, one-on-one, two wealthy families, sweet romance, satisfying revenge, childhood friends, mutual pining) Xu Jingmo had been a notorious troublemaker since childhood. He had a great family, good looks, a knack for having fun, and excelled at school. With every advantage in his favor, he was surrounded by admirers, yet seemed determined to enjoy the company of countless women without ever giving his heart away. 28.4kReads9.3Score2.9k14d adds
2. 2 沐 Mu Xiaohua Is Quarreling with Film Emperor Lu Again 沐小花又和陆影帝吵起来了 Little Mo Mo小墨墨Modern Romance511k WordsCompleted With fair skin, stunning looks, long legs, and a carefree personality, Mu Wan loved nothing more than trading barbs with her childhood sweetheart, Lu Junyao. The aloof, celibate movie star was always left with a headache after Mu Wan got to him. "So, did Mu Wan argue with the movie star today?" "They did. No idea who won and who lost!" The two people in question, Mu Wan and Lu Junyao, exchanged a look and snickered. (ಡωಡ)hiahiahia Later, everyone knew that Flower Mu and Movie Star Lu couldn't st 755Reads9.1Score10214d adds

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   The first book has the male lead's mother and the female lead's mother as best friends. After making money, the mother buys a house next to the male lead's parents. The second book has the female lead's parents and the male lead's parents as acquaintances and friends. The third book has the male lead and female lead's families engaged. The fourth book has the male lead and female lead's families living next to each other in their villas, and the male lead's mother treats the female lead like her daughter-in-law.

3. 3 陆 The Lu Family's Beloved Little Darling, Come On, Spoil Me 陆家团宠小娇娇，请对我撒娇 The Fox Who Loves Cats爱吃猫的狐狸Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted Everyone in Beicheng knew that Lu Xingwan was the pampered little princess of the Lu, Qi, and Feng families. She was spoiled and willful, and no one dared cross her. As the Feng family’s sole heir, Feng Jiale had also grown up with every privilege. His family connections and every step of his future had been meticulously arranged, leaving his life dull and flavorless, except when he was with Lu Xingwan. As long as they were together, life was full of color. - Lu Xingwan hated it when Feng Jiale 7kReads9.0Score54914d adds
4. 4 绝 Uniquely Doted On: Young Master Jiang's Darling Wife 绝世偏宠：江少的小娇妻 The Fox Who Loves Cats爱吃猫的狐狸Modern Romance587k WordsCompleted [Seven-year age gap] [Scheming CEO, a big bad wolf, vs. a sweet and adorable little bunny] [Happy ending, both leads are sexually pure, long-planned romance, marriage before love] Jiang Yichen, the new head of the Jiang family, was aloof and restrained, never involved in gossip, and had no interest in women whatsoever. That is, until he announced he was going to marry Gu Nianyi, who was seven years younger than him. A powerful man from one of North City’s most prominent families, he could comman 4.9kReads9.2Score44814d adds
5. 5 分 The Day We Broke Up, Young Master Lu Took Me to Get Our Marriage License 分手当天，陆少拉我去领证 The Fox Who Loves Cats爱吃猫的狐狸Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted Qi Zhinuo, the little princess of the Qi family in Beicheng, fell for a boy named Wen Shaoyu when she was young and naive. From then on, she chased after him for three years, despite her family's objections. Wherever Wen Shaoyu went, Qi Zhinuo was sure to be there. Three months into their relationship, however, the young woman overheard Wen Shaoyu teasing someone else: “I only wanted her family's connections.” “She's so spoiled. Who could really like her?” That very afternoon, Qi Zhinuo left him 9.6kReads9.2Score1.1k14d adds
6. 6 予 I Give You Eternal Life 予你长生 Tu Shiqi兔拾柒Modern Romance173k WordsCompleted [Extra-Sweet Romance + One-on-One Love + Eight-Year Age Gap + Mutual Love + Jiangnan Aristocratic Family + Childhood Sweethearts] The short drama of the same name is currently airing! [Gentle and Refined Eldest Son of an Aristocratic Family x Lively, Clever, Beloved Beauty] Yu Ci was raised by Fu Zeyi. When she called him Uncle, he gave her all his gentleness and patience. She knew he was beyond her reach. He was the eldest son of the Fu family, eight years older than her, and engaged to her aun 11.1kReads9.4Score1.6k14d adds

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   The male lead is older than the female lead, and they are mutually in love. He has watched the female lead grow up since she was a child and dotes on her immensely!

7. 7 我 My Brother Keeps Falling for It Again and Again 我哥他又双叒叕真香了 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊36k WordsCompleted My Brother Has Fallen for It Again and Again 1.2kReads—Score1914d adds

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   [Sweet Romance + Comedy + Slightly Angsty Twist] My brother, the head of the Su family, a cold-faced tyrant. His daily routine: No late nights, no nightclubs, no dating too early. I'm 22, and he treats me like I'm in prison. Until I see a memo he deleted ten years ago— "She took my arm today, and I held it for three seconds longer, not wanting to let go." "I flew to London to see her and sat by the hotel window all night." "I think my life is probably over." I confronted him with my phone. He was silent for three seconds, then pinned me against the wall, his voice hoarse: "So, do you want to cut ties with your brother?"

8. 8 从 The Person Who Raised Me Became My Husband 从小管我的人成了我老公 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊22k WordsCompleted The One Who Raised Me Became My Husband 410Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 9 醉 I Slept with My Boss While Drunk 醉酒后我把上司给办了 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊21k WordsCompleted I Slept with My Boss After Getting Drunk 107Reads—Score—14d adds

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   [#WeddingFailure #HusbandChasingIntoTheCrematorium #HilariousGirlChasingBoy #OnTheSpotToCancelTheWedding #ContrastAndSatisfaction] On the day of the wedding, he carried her down from the fifth floor. Her cousin blocked the stairs demanding a wedding gift, asking for a thousand yuan right off the bat. He stood there carrying her for almost forty minutes, his legs shaking like leaves, his whole body drenched in sweat. More than a dozen members of her family just watched, not one of them speaking up for him. Then he put her down. He said, "We're not getting married."

10. 10 睡 After Sleeping with the CEO, I Walked Away 睡了霸总后我转身就走 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊24k WordsCompleted I Slept with a CEO, Then Walked Away 202Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 11 那 That Night, She Made Me Remember Her for a Lifetime 那一夜，她让我记一辈子 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted That night, she made me remember her for the rest of my life 630Reads—Score3314d adds
12. 12 我 I Sent My Boyfriend a Love Text 我给男友发了条情话 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊10k WordsCompleted I Sent My Boyfriend a Love Text 118Reads—Score—14d adds
13. 13 婚 The Deeper the Marriage, the Clearer the Truth 婚久知情深 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Marriage & Romance14k WordsCompleted Only After Years of Marriage Do You Know the Depth of Love 11Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 14 蜜 Honeymoon Period 蜜月期 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Marriage & Romance13k WordsCompleted Honeymoon Period 6Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 15 霸 After the CEO's Plan Backfired, I Came Clean 霸总翻车后我摊牌了 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊15k WordsCompleted After the CEO’s Plan Backfired, I Came Clean 21Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 16 清 Sweet Pear Blossoms 清梨甜漾 Zero-Sugar Gardenia栀栀为零糖Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [Childhood Sweethearts | Devoted Love | The One and Only | Both Top Students | Mutual Firsts] Chen Si's handsome face has appeared on the honor roll countless times. He's cocky, hard-hearted, and famously difficult to deal with. He treats everyone around him with equal indifference, until a transfer student arrives... From then on, Chen Si turns into a lovesick puppy, always taking her side and spoiling her without limit. On the first day of school The transfer student looks at senior Chen Si on 9.6kReads9.1Score1.2k14d adds

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    A must-read series! 🔥🔥🔥 Book 1 🌟 Childhood sweethearts, 2 years apart, both academic geniuses 🌷 The female lead returns to China specifically to seduce men 💘 The male lead has been plotting for a long time 👀 Slowly seducing the female lead. Book 2 🌟 Childhood sweethearts, the male lead is the protagonist of this world 🍀 The female lead is an awakened supporting character 🎉 She can hear the inner thoughts of various suitors, and the female lead has always been forgotten 😭 The male lead is constantly trying to redeem her.

17. 17 竹 Chasing My Childhood Sweetheart 竹马难追 Qu Buzhi曲不知Modern Romance276k WordsCompleted [Campus romance, one-on-one, aloof childhood-friend top student who's hard to win over, everyone plays matchmaker] Qin Yun transfers schools in her second year of high school. Her childhood friend He Xingyan, whom she hasn't seen in three years, is still as doting as ever. Secretly delighted, Qin Yun takes the initiative and confesses to him before they enter university. But “Sorry, Keke. You must be confusing habit with love.” Qin Yun: “I'm not. I'm not confused. I just like you.” He Xingyan lo 1.8kReads9.1Score18914d adds
18. 18 云 When the Clouds Are Deep and the Waters Clear 云深清浅时 Running East and West东奔西顾Modern Romance336k WordsCompleted Xiao Yunxing is the dashing, top-of-the-class heartthrob admired by every girl at school: someone to admire from afar, but never touch. Yet he smiles only for Chen Qinghuan, the “childhood sweetheart” who transfers to his school, and spoils her in every way. Chen Qinghuan is a proud, domineering, yet adorably naive math genius. Math is her talent, and loving him is her dream. She stays by his side, always. One waits, the other pursues, and together they earn places at their dream university. Aft 18.8kReads9.6Score2.2k14d adds
19. 19 听 Be Good and Give In 听话，乖乖就范 Zero-Sugar Gardenia栀栀为零糖Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + childhood sweethearts + secret crush + two top students] A transfer student arrived at Nancheng No. 1 High School. Someone revealed that they’d seen the transfer student working at a coffee shop over the summer! Xie Shiyu, a senior, was handsome, smart, and from a good family. He was also aloof and cold, the sort of person you could admire from afar but never approach. In everyone’s eyes, these two belonged to separate worlds, with no connection whatsoever. Until one day. Someo 22.5kReads9.1Score3.7k14d adds
20. 20 竹 Childhood Friend, Are You in Love with Me? 竹马校草，你是不是喜欢我 Li Yaya李芽芽Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted On the very first day Xie Xiaoyu transferred to No. 1 High School, she shocked the entire school. She had the nerve to challenge the campus heartthrob, Lu Fang, right off the bat! And not only did Lu Fang not get angry, he did everything she said! Lu Fang was a clean freak, but he let Xie Xiaoyu use his cup. Lu Fang was a man of few words, but he was always following Xie Xiaoyu around, chatting nonstop. It turned out Xie Xiaoyu was Lu Fang’s childhood sweetheart, the girl he’d insisted he would 3.9kReads9.4Score62714d adds

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    The female lead shocked the entire school on her first day at the new school. Not only did she dare to challenge the school heartthrob right away, but he not only didn't get angry, but also listened to her every word.

21. 21 甜 The Dating Show Is Sweet as Can Be, and They’re Childhood Friends! 甜爆恋综，他们竟是青梅竹马！ Li Yaya李芽芽Modern Romance880k WordsCompleted Meng Qi is a low-key, mysterious rising actress known for her acting, while Yu Ye is a top-tier star with a naturally roguish charm. Their names seem like an unlikely pair, until a single photo suddenly sends them rocketing to the top of the trending charts. Bystanders cry, “They’re perfect together!” while his girlfriend fans panic: “Stay away from my husband!” Meng Qi wishes she could! But she’s already on a dating reality show, so how does she keep running into him? After a few episodes, his 24.8kReads9.2Score3.2k14d adds

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    A low-key and mysterious young actress with great acting skills and a top male god with a charmingly roguish aura—these are two names that are hard to associate, but suddenly they went viral on social media because of a single photo.

22. 22 参 Joining a Variety Show, I Meet My Childhood Sweetheart 参加综艺，遇见小青梅 Confused Little Bunny糊涂小兔子Modern Romance131k WordsCompleted A new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 198Reads8.9Score—14d adds
23. 23 重 Reborn and Doted On: The Possessive Tycoon's Darling Knows Just How to Flirt 重生逆宠：偏执大佬的心尖好会撩 Hua Jin花瑾Modern Romance270k WordsCompleted [Reborn + redemption + pure romance + sweet indulgence + mutual devotion] Charming, flirtatious Lu, the fairy ✘ aloof, obsessive top student Jiang In her previous life, Lu Wanzhi mistook a scumbag for the benefactor who had saved her life twice. He tricked her into marriage, swindled her out of her money, drove her company into bankruptcy, and ruined her family. Only after she died and stood by her own grave did she learn that the person who had truly saved and loved her was the aloof academi 768Reads8.8Score10814d adds
24. 24 校 The School Bully Is Forced to Do Practice Problems Every Day 校霸他每天被迫刷题 Nine-Tailed Ya九尾吖Modern Romance413k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + reunion after years apart + mutual devotion + goofy comedy] On the first day at her new school, Jiang Zhi ends up sitting next to the school bully. He looks kind of familiar... During math class The soft, adorable girl slaps Shen Ci'an awake. “Get up and pay attention!” Rubbing the back of his head where she hit him, Shen Ci'an grits his teeth. “Jiang Yaya!” As the whole class waits to see what happens, the girl snaps back in an adorably fierce voice, “What are you glari 7.9kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds
25. 25 我 I’m the School Bully’s Older Sister 我是校霸他亲姐 Aolili奥里里Modern Romance504k WordsCompleted [A heartwarming story of school life, a System, an ensemble cast, and growing together] [A cool, aloof guy who’s secretly vain and flirtatious × a sweet-looking, confident and strong heroine who’s devoted to her studies] P.S. Both leads are top students. They don’t get together until college. Ye Shu encountered the Fate System 007 and foresaw that her younger brother, Zhou Sheng, would end up in prison at twenty. She decided to investigate at his school herself and prevent that terrible future. 2.6kReads9.2Score36114d adds
26. 26 大 The Big Shot's Mute Girl Is Sweet and Soft 大佬的小哑巴她又甜又软 Sticky Rice Cake糖粘糕Modern Romance638k WordsCompleted Cold, aloof top student × sweet, gentle little bunny Ruan Zhi was a little mute, quiet and well-behaved. Even when she was bullied, all she could do was cry silently. Ruan Zhi moved to a new city with her uncle's family when he changed jobs, and on her very first day, she ran into Sheng Huaijing. The first time they met, the boy was full of youthful confidence, his gaze cool and indifferent. As they passed each other, he even bumped Ruan Zhi off balance. The second time, the boy by the window ha 3.3kReads9.2Score37814d adds
27. 27 青 Childhood Sweethearts, Side by Side 青梅在左，竹马在右 Sheng Sang笙桑Modern Romance315k WordsCompleted When they first met, one-year-old Jin Mochen couldn't stand Ruan Youyou. After that, Jin Mochen had a little shadow following him around. Later, Jin Mochen became the school's most talked-about student and its heartthrob, always outperforming Ruan Youyou. Ruan Youyou was also a star at school, but she was forever in second place, always being outdone by Jin Mochen. In the eyes of all Jin Mochen's admirers, Ruan Youyou was the heroine of a romance novel. But Ruan Youyou thought she was the protag 998Reads9.1Score16214d adds

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    The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts, having been together since they were little. Even their eventual relationship was arranged by their parents. Their love story is incredibly sweet! [Kissing emojis]

28. 28 白 Rice Porridge Is Actually Sweet 白粥其实是甜的 The Flower Roll That Isn't Rolled花卷都不卷Modern Romance292k WordsCompleted [The print edition of the same name goes on sale June 27 at 7:00 p.m.] Someone asked Zhou Yi how he felt about getting a rumored love interest from a teacher on the first day of school, and how he felt about becoming a ship on the school forum. Day one: We’re not close. Day two: Games are way more fun. Day N: Why is my rumored love interest looking at other handsome guys? Day N+1: A real man doesn’t back down. So what if I like my rumored love interest? Zhou Yi, master schemer: If the first coin 4.8kReads9.5Score71614d adds
29. 29 他 He Can't Stop Thinking About Me 他对我，念念不忘 Shi Yiyuan十一源Modern Romance263k WordsCompleted [1v1] [Both Pure] [Reunited After Years Apart] [Childhood Sweethearts] (Comic adaptation signed) "The Long Road to Winning Her Back" "Arrogant, Headstrong Heiress x Scheming, Devoted Childhood Sweetheart, Lord Qiao" The owner of Xiyu Design Studio is a beauty. Proud and high-profile, she makes no effort to hide her confidence. She has offended plenty of people over the years, but still lives her life freely and on her own terms. She has no shortage of suitors, but she always gives them the same 14.5kReads9.3Score1.6k14d adds
30. 30 超 So Sweet and Obedient 超乖软 Shi Yiyuan十一源Modern Romance278k WordsCompleted (The print edition, Please Let Me Have Peace All My Years, is out now.) [One-on-one romance, both untouched, sweet pampering, childhood sweethearts] "Part Two: I Just Want Him to Comfort Me" (The main story is complete.) A little fairy transferred to Nancheng No. 1 High School. She was not only beautiful, but immediately claimed the top spots in two rankings: first in academics and first on the school beauty list! The little fairy was sweet and well-behaved, speaking gently and kindly to everyon 29.1kReads9.4Score3.3k14d adds
31. 31 他 His Classmate 他的小同学 Shi Yu时俞Modern Romance211k WordsCompleted Who is Chu Yao? Ask any student at Nanzhong, and they'll answer: the big shot at Nanzhong. He's rich and handsome, the dream guy of every girl at Nanzhong. So he's the most powerful guy at Nanzhong, right? Wrong, wrong, wrong. That's not the way to think about it. Because... Because there's a little darling in his heart. You can mess with the big shot, but whatever you do, don't mess with his little darling. 1.6kReads9.2Score23114d adds
32. 32 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.” 7.2kReads9.2Score83114d adds

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    The childhood sweetheart's unrequited love for the male lead finally comes true [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] I read it from beginning to end, couldn't put it down

33. 33 春 Spring Sun 春日烈阳 Crispy Biscuit饼酥Modern Romance351k WordsCompleted [Fraile Girl × Boy Like the Scorching Sun] (Full novel completed) (Original title: Spring Sunshine) (Childhood Friends + Sweet Campus Romance + Everyday Life) (All characters are adults) When Xu Yu first came to Qinghe Middle School, she had one dream: to catch a snowflake in her hand as it fell on a wintry day. She thought, life was already so hard, so she ought to see a heavy snowfall at least once. So Xu Yu did her best to keep up with school while seeking treatment for her illness. Before sh 13.4kReads9.4Score1.6k14d adds
34. 34 学 My Scholarly Husband Is a Total Badass 学渣老公他超凶的 Peach Jade, Lovely and Bright桃玉夭夭Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A short drama of the same name is now available. Reborn in her high school days, Lin Yu feels both happy and sad. She's happy because she can save her husband, who ranked last in high school. She's sad because her current husband does nothing but fight and has no affection for his wife. But that's fine. She has ten thousand ways to teach her husband a lesson. Gu Mingnan, the boy at the bottom of the rankings, finds himself pursued by Lin Yu, the girl ranked first in the grade. Gu Mingnan loo 5.6kReads9.4Score62914d adds
35. 35 她 She's Such a Flirt 她那么撩 Baby Ditou呆头宝宝Modern Romance183k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Sweet romance + short story] Shen Xiao, renowned as a captivating beauty, pursued Han Ce for five years. Only after they married did she learn that he had fallen in love with her at first sight and had been secretly enjoying her pursuit all along. After an accident sends her back to the beginning, when she first met Han Ce, she hears the heir of the Han family sneer in front of his childhood friends: “Shen Xiao? A childhood betrothal? I'd rather stay single than marry h 14.1kReads9.4Score2.1k14d adds
36. 36 学 The Fierce Top Student: The Top-Tier Star Solves Problems Through Tears 学神好凶，顶流她边哭边做题 Ni Sensen倪森森Modern Romance356k WordsCompleted [School life + entertainment industry + top-tier star + sweet romance] [Adorably sweet and good-natured sweetheart X aloof on the outside, warm within, and fiercely possessive top student] Lu Xue’an grew up in front of the cameras and has always been beautiful, with no awkward phase to speak of. But she’s rarely at school, and her grades are a disaster. With the college entrance exams fast approaching, she has no choice but to turn down every performance and return to school. Shen He has held th 9.4kReads9.3Score1.1k14d adds

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    I've read this book several times; it's exceptionally good. It's about a henpecked husband, a top student, and a female lead who returns from being a star student to take the college entrance exam. She listens to the male lead in everything but has her own thoughts. It's incredibly good! [Admiring][Admiring][Admiring][Admiring]

37. 37 道 The Taoist Temple Goes Bankrupt! The Little Taoist Heads Down the Mountain to Seek His Childhood Friend 道观破产！小道士下山投奔竹马 Yueyue Loves to Take a Look悦悦爱瞅瞅Modern Romance372k WordsCompleted [This story is entirely fictional. The setting is imaginary, so please don’t take it seriously!] Master said Jian Xi was born to make a living from the occult! Of the Five Afflictions and Three Deprivations, Jian Xi had two! Of widowhood, spinsterhood, orphanhood, and disability, she had orphanhood! That’s right, she was an orphan, taken in as a child! Of the Three Deprivations, she had poverty! That’s right, she could never save money, and she wasn’t allowed to have any! Sure enough, Master tra 22.9kReads9.3Score2.8k14d adds

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    It's good; it contains some supernatural short stories.

38. 38 拍 Acting and Having a Baby, Two Goals at Once: Reborn to Make My Rival Furious 拍戏生娃两手抓，重生后气死对家 Yu Ningbing玉凝冰Modern Romance653k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance] [Both devoted to each other] [Happy ending, very sweet, no angst] [Seven-year age gap] Quirky, fussy heroine x fatherly CEO hero After being reborn, Xia Yunshu, a new student at an acting school, becomes a theme park NPC, scaring visitors for work and sending a ridiculous blind date to the police station on the side. Her awful aunt storms into the school and throws a fit: “We sold you for an 80,000-yuan bride price. Hurry up and come back to have a son!” Xia Yunshu immediate 1.8kReads8.2Score11814d adds

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    The wife is very controlling of her husband.

39. 39 替 Marrying in My Sister’s Place: My Cold Childhood Sweetheart Won’t Last Three Days 替姐出嫁：高冷竹马拽不过三天 Swallowed Winter's Ice Shards咽了冬日冰渣Modern Romance468k WordsCompleted This story features a devoted couple who have only ever been with each other!!! The Song and Li families had been close friends for generations. When both daughters-in-law were one month pregnant, the family patriarchs arranged a betrothal between their unborn children. Later, they learned that the Song daughter-in-law had given birth to twin girls, while the Li daughter-in-law had a baby boy. Old Master Song said, “The older one is quiet, and the younger one is a handful. Old Li, take your pick 4.1kReads7.6Score19514d adds

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    Xiaoqi is here 🦴, highly recommend this childhood sweetheart + mutual unrequited love + bickering lovers story. It's a bit melodramatic at the beginning, but overall it's good, and the writing is decent. The two like each other, but the older sister's unrequited love prevents the younger sister from expressing her feelings. Later, the older sister dies unexpectedly, and the male lead develops a mental illness. This guilt haunts the male and female leads, but as they say in novels, there's no need for anything special; their love is enough. Perhaps the older sister also wishes for their happiness 💚

40. 40 告 Confession Mix-Up! I Flirted with My Brooding Childhood Friend by Mistake, and He Went Crazy 告白乌龙！错撩阴湿竹马后他疯了 The Fork Disappeared While I Was Eating Instant Noodles吃泡面叉子不见了Modern Romance225k WordsCompleted [Rivals use an alt account to flirt with me + a green-tea older brother + online romance turns real + flirting with the wrong person exposes their identity + sweet campus romance] Xu Youning has had three mortal enemies in this life: Shen Shiji, Shen Shiji, and still Shen Shiji! He stole her top ranking, tugged her braids, and snatched away the drink she was offering. This grudge is irreconcilable. Then she nearly drowned and was rescued. She mistakenly thought it was the passing senior Wen. T 363Reads—Score—14d adds

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    He'd been there for her since childhood, watching her fall in love with someone else. He didn't stop her, didn't make a scene; instead, he acted innocent and pitiful, using smooth talk to confuse her. By the time she realized what was happening, she was already in his arms. This reverse dynamic made me want to pound my bed in the middle of the night!

41. 41 呦 The Deer Calls, and My Heart Holds the Brush 呦呦鹿鸣，执聿于心 Taro Baby芋宝儿Modern Romance371k WordsCompleted To Gu Zhiyu, Lin Youyou is the crush he had as a boy, the love he found as they grew up, and the person he’ll cherish for the rest of his life. To Lin Youyou, Gu Zhiyu is a jealous sourpuss, a sweet romance, and the source of endless affection. Childhood sweethearts who have been inseparable since they were little. The heroine is cheerful and optimistic, and gets along with everyone. The hero is cold on the outside but warm within, possessive, and prone to jealousy. They both know how to communi 1.5kReads—Score11814d adds

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    This is a must-read! Childhood sweethearts, the male lead is incredibly strict. He forbade the female lead from dating when they were young, and would secretly intercept love letters written to her. He controlled what she wore in winter and forbade her from drinking iced drinks in the sweltering summer. However, he would give her his savings to manage. So sweet and so good!

42. 42 双 Bound Together Across Two Lifetimes, We’ll Grow Old Together 双世缱绻，与君共白头 Dreamer Dadao爱做梦的大道Ancient Romance727k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads who rise to greatness | Complete souls | Extreme contrast | Love across two lifetimes | Sweet romance and court intrigue] A modern married couple are reborn as babies in the Tianqi Dynasty. He becomes an iron-fisted Crown Prince, commands the Xuanhuo Army, and plots to industrialize the realm. She becomes a queen of commerce, controls trade routes along three borders, and holds the lifeblood of the people in her hands! Toward their enemies, he presides over the execution of t 5.8kReads8.1Score70714d adds

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    This story features a childhood sweetheart couple who were deeply in love for 55 years in their past lives, both protagonists are reborn, and the male lead is a UI designer. The plot is meticulously crafted (implementing new policies and navigating court intrigue), while the emotional arc is delicate (daily interactions and tender moments). Modern skills are applied in practical situations (double-entry bookkeeping and design applications). This well-balanced story combines elements of sweet romance, political intrigue, strong-willed co-governance, a strong bond from a past life, a deeply affectionate time-travel relationship, and a profound connection between romance and court politics.

43. 43 楼 Moonlight Shines on the Pavilion 楼台月明 Gentle Scholar温柔文人Modern Romance474k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed] Jiang Yunxin had a close friend she'd grown up with. When they were eleven, an unexpected visitor came to her friend's house: her cousin, Leng Yizhi. Her friend said that even at such a young age, her cousin seemed detached from everything. He never showed happiness or sadness and hardly spoke at all. So her aunt announced that she'd pay him one yuan for every word he said. And so... “Cousin, what's your name?” “Cousin, what grade are you in?” “Cou...” After being bombarde 153.6kReads9.5Score30.5k14d adds

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    It's really good, with a bit of an ensemble cast, and all four kids are adorable.

44. 44 神 The Gods Granted Me Three Wishes, Then I Was Reborn 神明送我三个愿望后，我重生了 Feng Anlan风安澜Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Reborn + sweet romance + good luck + age gap] After a chance encounter with a mysterious deity, Nan Xi gets three wishes and goes straight from being a thirty-year-old office worker back to infancy, beginning a reborn life where everything goes her way! She wishes for her parents to move to the capital to start a business and 16kReads8.5Score2.4k14d adds

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    Childhood sweethearts + reincarnation + semi-adulthood + age gap + getting rich, older man with all-encompassing affection, getting rich and dating at the same time!

45. 45 最 The Strongest Clan: No One in the Yu Family Backs Down 最强家族：郁家无怂人 A nomi阿nomiModern Romance549k WordsCompleted Yu Yu thinks the sky has fallen. She turns out to be the fake heiress. The real heiress is coming in hot. What should she do? Sniffle, Dad, are you still going to care about me? Oh, good. As long as you still do. Boohoo, Big Brother, you can't treat her better than me. Fine, I won't. And just like that, the sky clears again. In a turbulent era, great families struggle to survive. The Yu family alone stands firm, unyielding! When family members scheme and the world turns ruthless, the Yu fami 7.2kReads8.0Score36914d adds

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    Childhood sweethearts, from wealthy families, both husbands are very controlling.

46. 46 是 Even a Bad Seed Heiress Must Be Punished Severely 是坏种大小姐也要狠狠惩戒 Fermented Rice Wine Sprite酒酿小妖Modern Romance262k WordsCompleted (The rating just came out) [Mutual hatred turning to love + mild coercion + coming-of-age romance + both pure] [Villainess] [No moral standards] A revenge-seeking, ruthless older brother × a spoiled, vicious young lady born bad The spoiled young lady who had tormented him from her lofty perch since childhood has finally fallen into her older brother’s hands. “Duan Qingye, you wouldn’t dare!” The next second, “Waaah, brother, I was wrong.” She kneels on the ground, her chin forced up as she 4kReads6.3Score24414d adds

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    This book is a must-read!

47. 47 和 I Married My Archenemy, and the Whole Capital Ships Us 和死对头成亲，全京城都在嗑我俩 A Coconut Tree一颗椰子树Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted (The animated series is now available) Says no but means yes × radiant heiress [Growing together + classmates from military families + childhood sweethearts + bickering couple + marriage before love + sweet romance with devoted leads + pure historical fantasy] What’s it like when sworn enemies become husband and wife? Lu Jiaojiao & Huo Shiran: Thanks for asking. We’re still bickering, and the score is tied. He once said, “Marrying you is the biggest joke of my life.” She said, “I’d rather shave 5.8kReads8.7Score1.4k14d adds

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    🌈🌈🌸"Lu Jiaojiao and Huo Shiran are mortal enemies who hate each other. After they got married, the whole capital was betting on their divorce. In the end, Huo Shiran was controlled by his wife's teeth marks. He complained but secretly doted on her. Lu Jiaojiao said she was keeping a male concubine, but in reality, she was afraid that he would die in battle. They turned their bickering into a sweet and loving daily life.

48. 48 热 The Romance Plan: Spoiling My Sweetheart 热恋计划：娇养小青梅 Jiu Tang Lu九棠鹿Modern Romance558k WordsCompleted [A sweet, soft childhood friend who's easy to sweep off her feet × A scheming, love-struck, doting older-boy childhood friend] When loving and being loved happen at the same time, you raise your own future wife! When they were children, the little dumpling always used her syrupy voice to wheedle him: “Yaoyao wants candy.” “Yaoyao doesn't want to go to sleep.” “Yaoyao wants some milk.” “Yaoyao wants Brother Chenchen to hold her~” Mu Yichen's heart had already melted into a puddle. This was the li 1.9kReads9.0Score23314d adds
49. 49 青 My Childhood Sweetheart Is Sweet and Fierce, and the Lovesick Crown Prince Dotes on Her 青梅又奶又凶，病娇太子爷超宠她 One Day, a Billion有朝亿日Modern Romance532k WordsCompleted [Short drama now available] [Childhood sweethearts + sweet romance + school life + his everyday devotion to protecting her] [An adorably sweet, silly, soft little darling x a genuinely unhinged, uncompromisingly obsessive yandere demon king] Jiang Xian had three things going for her since childhood: she was brave, strong, and had a huge appetite. She had a brain, too, just not much of one. The little girl had two great loves in life. Love number one: food. Love number two: Shen Yan. The beautifu 33.2kReads8.1Score2.7k14d adds
50. 50 夫 A Lady’s Pampered Life 夫人娇养日常 Mu Yun Cheng慕妘娍Ancient Romance932k WordsCompleted Shen Yuejiao was reborn, returning to the age of ten, when everything could still be changed. She swore she would love her dear Zifei gege well and never let him be sad. She would spoil him and never let him suffer. But in the end, who was spoiling whom? The shameless one who was utterly spoiled by the other said, “Of course I’m the one spoiling him!” Everyone: “Shameless!” 347Reads8.2Score10214d adds

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