Childhood Friends and Mortal Enemies 青梅竹马，死对头

1. 1 顶 Defying the Odds 顶风作案 Wild Bodhisattva野菩萨Modern Romance263k WordsCompleted [Print edition published: The Childhood Sweethearts Paradox] It all started when Ji Yanfeng accidentally flushed Su Wenji’s pet mouse down the toilet when they were kids. From then on, they saw each other as the biggest nuisances in their lives, and regarded each other as their fiercest rival and greatest enemy. If anyone thinks they’re childhood sweethearts who make a perfect couple, this is what happens Su Wenji: “Hahahahahahaha…” Ji Yanfeng: “Hmph.” Su Wenji: “Hahahahahahaha…” They were 18kReads9.2Score2.5k14d adds

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   It's truly a wonderful book!! The love-hate relationship between Su Su and Ji Gou is heartwarming, and the love-hate relationship between Yang Yang and An Shao is also very gripping 🥺 (Of course, the ending is happy). It's great!

2. 2 糟 Oh No! I Flirted with My Archenemy and Hit the Jackpot 糟糕！撩拨死对头后喜提荣华富贵 Xianli仙里Modern Romance731k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance, 1v1 + Wealthy Family Marriage + Flirting and Tension + Enemies by Day, Kissing by Night + Both Pure] Shen Lizhou had a whirlwind wedding with her wealthy-family nemesis and became his wife. After the wedding, she discovered that her nemesis looked at her strangely! Like his eyes were glued to her?! The young master had plenty to say about it. “Does kissing you mean I like you?” “Does it mean I like you if I kiss you?” “You're my wife. What's wrong with me holding you?” “Can you s 3.2kReads9.0Score32514d adds

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   👀👀These two books are truly about two pairs of bickering lovers 😂😂😂. After getting the female lead and getting married, they stopped pretending and it was a huge "I was wrong" moment 🤦🤦

3. 3 嫁 After Marrying My Arrogant Nemesis, He Kisses Me Every Day 嫁给傲娇死对头后，他日日诱吻我 Qian Huai千槐Modern Romance341k WordsCompleted (The main story is complete.) [A sharp-tongued but soft-hearted young heir + a fiery, captivating beauty] (This story focuses on romance. If that’s not your thing, don’t read it.) "Childhood rivals + marriage before love + sweet romance with no cheating + two CEOs" Everyone in the capital knew Jiang Lian and Qi Hua as sworn rivals. Then, overnight, news broke that they had gotten married. As people wondered what was going on, the two spoke up. Qi Hua: “Stay out of my business. It’s a marriage of 902Reads9.1Score10414d adds
4. 4 失 Out of Control! My Archenemy Only Wants to Kiss Her 失控！死对头只想亲她 Lazy January懒一月Modern Romance284k WordsCompleted [Noble, dazzling heiress x laid-back, scheming heir] Qiao Yuning, the only daughter of the top-tier Qiao family in Shanghai, has been doted on and adored since birth. She has the face of a beauty, a bright and alluring presence, and a slim waist with long legs. Her designer clothes and jewelry are always new, and she looks flawless down to the last strand of hair. She's truly a “walking heiress.” Like her, Zhou Shixu, the heir to the prominent Zhou family, comes from a powerful background. Th 74.7kReads9.2Score7.6k14d adds

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   This!!!

5. 5 青 My Childhood Friend and Mortal Enemy Became My Client 青梅竹马死对头，成为我的甲方客户 Snow Drifting Through the Borderlands边城飘雪11k WordsCompleted My Childhood Friend and Archrival Became My Client 159Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A drunken stupor, a misunderstanding, eight years of running away—the female protagonist thought she had long since let go of the past. Only when her arch-rival returns as the client does she realize that some feelings, from her youth, have never truly faded. ❤️❤️

6. 6 失 Out of Control! I Fell in Love After Marrying My Mortal Enemy 失控！跟死对头先婚后爱了 Qiu Lingyan秋灵烟Modern Romance347k WordsCompleted [Childhood Sweethearts + Mortal Enemies + Marriage Before Love + Sweet Romance + Both Virgins] Li Chutang is the second daughter of the Li family, one of the capital’s elite. Beautiful, bold, spoiled, and vindictive, she is widely regarded as the rich heiress no one in high society dares offend. Song Zhiyan is the second son of the Song family, one of the capital’s elite. Arrogant and unruly, he could make the capital’s rich list by founding his own company, without inheriting the family busines 4.9kReads8.7Score54314d adds

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   So good! Childhood sweethearts, arranged marriage, the male lead loves the female lead 😳

7. 7 学 The Top Student’s Childhood Sweetheart Is So Daring 学神的小青梅她太拽 Misty Rain on Ink墨上烟雨Modern Romance510k WordsCompleted [Sweet Campus Romance] [Childhood Friends + Bickering Couple + Cold, Ascetic Top Student vs. Beloved Little Princess] Everyone at Shenglan Academy knew that Ye Sihan, the finance department’s top student and campus heartthrob, was cold, abstinent, and uninterested in women. He was someone to admire from afar, never to approach. Just as everyone was lamenting that their beloved heartthrob was destined to be alone forever, shocking gossip broke at the start of the new semester: the self-discipli 6.6kReads9.3Score82114d adds

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   It's so beautiful!

8. 8 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 knows how to hit, stop, coax, and pamper.

9. 9 京 Capital Big Shot: Don’t Run, Famous Shanghai Beauty 京圈大佬：沪上名瓷你别跑 Man Xia'er满夏儿Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted Shen Jingci thought she was the happiest woman in the world. She had open-minded, democratic parents who adored her, a childhood friend who cherished and protected her, beauty and talent everyone envied, and, most importantly, the first man she had ever fallen for had become hers. He loved and spoiled her, and would have plucked the stars from the sky just to make her happy. Until one day, she accidentally discovered that she had been cheated on and had also become the other woman, the biggest l 2.1kReads9.2Score—14d adds

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   This is one of my favorite books. I hope the author continues to improve. Five-star recommendation.

10. 10 死 How Could My Archenemy Be My Perfect Match? 死对头怎么会和我天生一对？ A Galaxy Falls from the Ninth Heaven疑似银河落九天Modern Romance109k WordsOngoing They're the modern-day Romeo and Juliet. The feud between their families can be traced back to the Tang dynasty, and in every dynasty the two families have ended up in court. They should have wanted nothing to do with each other for the rest of their lives, but their similar choices in life keep bringing them together. From the moment Wen Yu could remember, her family had told her the Xies across the street were bad people and she must stay away. She asked what was bad about them. Her grandfathe 23Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Perfectly embodies the combination of arch-enemies + childhood sweethearts + love-hate relationship.

11. 11 与 My Mortal Enemy Is My Childhood Friend 与死对头是青梅竹马 Lin Sen Is Missing a Tree林森少一木Modern Romance472k WordsCompleted [Bickering couple + Both leads are each other’s only one + College campus romance + Light, funny, sweet romance + Push and pull + He pursues her + Childhood betrothal + Healing + He only dotes on her + Personal growth + Youth in full bloom!] [Heroine: Mu Yao] In public: A fiery, prickly little pepper who talks back to the whole world and never admits defeat. In private: She says she can’t stand Lu Nanfeng, but her actions say otherwise. She gradually falls for him without realizing it. Personali 394Reads8.2Score10414d adds

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    I especially love reading this book.

12. 12 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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    Hehe, you can tell just by reading the synopsis! Childhood sweethearts and mortal enemies, absolutely awesome!

13. 13 春 Spring and Moonlight 春与月光 Parting Words诀别词Modern Romance116k WordsCompleted [A Million Readers' Highly Praised Favorite! Childhood Friends / Secret Crush Comes True / Tension Builds / One-on-One, Sweet Romance!] After a family crisis, Zhou Yue temporarily moves in with Lin Qi. The two grew up together and have always been close. Zhou Yue's striking looks and height, along with his excellent grades, make him the center of attention. As everyone keeps probing, Lin Qi repeatedly insists otherwise. What Lin Qi doesn't know is that, in Zhou Yue's heart, he built himself a ga 41.3kReads9.7Score5.7k14d adds

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    Childhood sweethearts are both good-looking 🥰🥰🥰

14. 14 你 Come Give Me a Kiss 你亲亲我呀 Shu You书呦Modern Romance280k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts x school life x sweet romance] [Not-so-proper sweet girl vs. cool guy pretending to be proper] Wen Shumo has a childhood friend. He’s handsome, tall, a top student, and a well-known figure at the attached high school. They’ve been bickering rivals since they were little, always squabbling and getting mad at each other, but they always make up on their own within three days. There was just one time when a disagreement kept them from speaking for a whole week, completely bre 7kReads9.2Score90814d adds
15. 15 我 My Childhood Friend Has Two Faces 我的青梅竹马有两幅面孔 Ling17玲17Urban101k WordsOngoing [Campus life + Romantic comedy + Rivals-to-lovers couple + One heroine + No System + No golden finger + No rebirth] Shen Qin is Jiang University’s cool, handsome campus heartthrob, a top student with an eight-pack and a tongue as sharp as poison. People call him “the walking air conditioner.” He thinks his college life will be all about writing, studying, working out, and enjoying a peaceful life. Until one day, he opens the door... His childhood friend, Chu Yu, who moved to Shanghai back in her 19Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's absolutely gorgeous! The first picture is incredibly sweet, and the banter between the male and female leads is hilarious. Their characters are also very interesting: the male lead is a bit dense and sarcastic, while the female lead loves to tease him and has two sides to her personality. It's a shame it wasn't enough for me! 🤤🤤🤤🤤

16. 16 误 After Provoking the Male Lead, the Wicked Supporting Actress Ran Away 误惹男主后，恶毒女配跑路了 The Moon Can Get Chubby Too月亮也会吃胖吖Modern Romance361k WordsCompleted Sensitive girl x sharp-tongued childhood friend Childhood sweethearts | Winning her back | Both untouched | Secret crush Question: What do you do after sleeping with your nemesis? Song Nanzhi: Run! Leave 200 yuan behind, just to show some respect. · On the day she runs away, she dreams that she's the doomed, wicked female supporting character destined for a tragic death. And the nemesis she just slept with turns out to be the male lead? Song Nanzhi: …Can I still add another 200 yuan? · Too late. 607Reads—Score10114d adds

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    Childhood sweethearts, the male lead is all talk and no action, the toughest of all.

17. 17 我 I'm Younger Than My Brother and Better at Pleasing the Young Lady 我比我哥年轻，更能让大小姐满意 Tao Beixia桃北夏Modern Romance578k WordsCompleted Radiant, spoiled, and flirtatious little princess ✖️ Mischievous, bad-boy, loyal puppy of a young master Two wealthy families, both rooted in Beijing’s elite circles ➕ The second male lead pursues her after losing her, but the heroine never looks back ➕ The hero has secretly loved her and fights to win her heart ➕ Childhood friends, with a long-planned romance ➕ Brothers competing for the same woman ➕ A glimpse into the lives of the wealthy ➕ Everyone’s darling ➕ Tension and chemistry ➕ Sweet ro 22.8kReads9.2Score2.7k14d adds

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    This book is super sweet!

18. 18 娘 Has Her Majesty Spread Any Rumors Today? 娘娘今天造谣了吗？ Two or Three Sounds Beneath the Moon月下两三声11k WordsCompleted Has the Consort Started a Rumor Today? 21Reads—Score—14d adds

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    On the surface, they are mortal enemies, but in reality, they are secretly in love with each other.

19. 19 每 What Do I Do When I Dream Every Day That My Archrival Is My Husband? 每天都梦到死对头是我老公怎么办 Juice Fox果汁狐Modern Romance366k WordsCompleted [Childhood Friends + Both Each Other’s First + He’s Secretly in Love + Can’t Get Along in Real Life, Newlyweds in Their Dreams] A sweet little dessert of a story with no angst. Complete. The low rating is only because it hasn’t received enough votes. News flash: A well-known gaming streamer is being plagued by strange dreams. She claims she has dreamed for half a month straight that her archenemy became her husband, and that they live a sweet newlywed life together. Every time she wakes up, she’ 497Reads8.3Score10214d adds

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    Let me recommend my new book! The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts, born on the same day, month, and year, in the same hospital—a perfect match, much to their parents' delight. The female lead dislikes the male lead's obedient childishness and, having been compared to others since childhood, she resents him. The male lead has a somewhat cunning personality, while the female lead is spoiled and easily angered. The story begins with the female lead having recurring dreams where she and the male lead are newlyweds, leading to a series of events. I'm very reliable; even though almost no one read my previous two books, I still finished them diligently QAQ. If you're interested in this genre, feel free to read it!

20. 20 死 My Mortal Enemy Forces Me into a Dream Romance Every Night 死对头每天都在梦里搞强制爱 Take a Bite, Squeak Squeak Squeak咬一口吱吱吱Modern Romance372k WordsCompleted [Dream-Bound Passion + Unrequited Love Becomes Mutual + Childhood Friends and Mortal Enemies] [Sharp-Tongued, Soft-Hearted Top Lawyer x Sunny Fake Golden Retriever, Real Rabid Dog | Pretend Enemies x Secretly in Love] Song Manzhi is a top partner at a prestigious law firm, an expert at dealing with anyone who dares to challenge her. Lately, though, she has run into a “harassment case” that can’t be filed. The crime scene: her dreams. The suspect: Jiang Zhixu, her mortal enemy of twenty years. By 191Reads—Score16114d adds

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    What a gem I recently discovered! It perfectly captures the extreme tension of the ambiguous relationship stage—it's absolutely amazing! The author's writing is superb, flowing smoothly like silk, with exquisite emotional portrayal that leaves you feeling both bittersweet and deeply moved!

21. 21 景 They Opened a Hotel at the Scenic Spot, and the Two Archrivals Got Together 景区开酒店，俩死对头在一起了 Zhi Zhi, the Chiffchaff支吱知更18k WordsCompleted They opened a hotel in a tourist attraction, and the two bitter rivals got together. 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    🤭🙂🙂🤭

22. 22 死 My Archrival Lost His Memory and Became a Devoted Puppy Who Won't Leave Me Alone 死对头失忆后，变成忠犬缠上我 Little Shattered Moon小碎月Modern Romance196k WordsOngoing [Childhood Friends + Secret Crush + Both Pure + Sweet Romance + Lovelorn Male Lead] In her 22 years of life, Jiang Keqi’s greatest nemesis has always been Lu Zhiye. Everyone in Beijing knows they’re natural enemies, and whenever they meet, a war of words is inevitable. Then a car accident left Lu Zhiye with a head injury and amnesia. He forgot everyone in the world except Jiang Keqi, and even chased after her, calling her, “Wife.” Jiang Keqi: “What on earth is wrong with you?” The man she’d argu 15.1kReads—Score1.7k14d adds

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    This is a must-have!!

23. 23 第 The Winter of the Thirty-First Year 第三十一年冬 Shan Ji Ji 5山己几5Modern Romance313k WordsCompleted [Proud, aloof dance actress] × [Steady, modest son of an illustrious family] [Golden boy] × [Down-and-out heiress] [Happy ending] [Seven years in love] [Childhood sweethearts] [Bittersweet push and pull] [Reunion after years apart] [Both pure] [Beijing elite circle] Content warning: The male lead enters a marriage of convenience. The story unfolds through a documentary's use of flashbacks and non-chronological scenes. “He was the most devout worshipper, yet not a single god heard his prayers.” “ 1.5kReads—Score16214d adds

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    There was no wedding hijacking, no disruption, no dramatic turn of events. He arrived, gave his gift, toasted, and offered congratulations—all with impeccable manners. Those at his table even praised his generosity. Only the reader knows how early he arrived, how long he sat in the car before getting out, and how incredibly steady his hand was during those three seconds of toasting.

24. 24 皇 The Emperor's Cousin Says He Must Refuse 皇上表弟说他恕难从命 Coffee Chocolate咖啡朱古力Ancient Romance490k WordsCompleted [Completed] Younger man + sickly male lead + hapless cousins + a little palace intrigue + lighthearted Ye Su never imagined that because her fate was so strong, it would claim the lives of two fiancés, leaving her unmarried even at twenty-two. After her parents went to the palace to weep to her aunt, the Empress Dowager, it was decided that she would become a consort to her sickly cousin, the emperor. The reason was that a holy monk had declared Ye Su and the emperor’s destinies to be one strong 87.5kReads9.2Score10.6k14d adds

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    Arch-rival Literature, just you wait.

25. 25 青 Childhood Sweethearts: A Love Story 青梅竹马的爱情（小小说原创） User36859979用户36859979Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted A Childhood Sweethearts Romance (Original Novella) 34Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Childhood sweethearts

26. 26 暗 A Bitter Summer of Loving Mu Ru San Fen in Secret 暗恋木入三分苦夏 Tangerine Sand桔沙8k WordsCompleted A Secret Crush, Bitter as Summer 4.4kReads—Score—14d adds

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    Childhood sweethearts, she endured countless bittersweet summers of love for him. She had a crush on him from the moment she opened her eyes at birth, her childhood friend, but she never dared to confess, fearing the loss of a friend. To love someone and remain by their side as a friend was a dream come true. To be in the same school as him, she studied tirelessly, even if it meant coming in last place, just to be near him and catch a glimpse of him was enough to make her happy. When he mocked her for coming in last, she didn't get angry; instead, she congratulated and envied his first-place finish. Then, her roommate, the wealthy school beauty, appeared as a rival. Her life began to crumble; it seemed her life was no longer hers. He mistook the love letter she handed him for a confession, but the trampled letter left him heartbroken and devastated. She feigned amnesia, wanting to be brave, and experienced unprecedented happiness. His true feelings were revealed until he discovered she had lied and pretended to have amnesia. She was abandoned; he promised to marry her next year, but on this day next year, she received his engagement invitation. Her heart was in turmoil, and she stubbornly refused to go. Suddenly, she felt a deep bitterness, yet she still went out of jealousy. Then, in even greater despair, she attended his wedding with the school beauty. She was supposed to be the one wearing the wedding dress, but why, while she was in agony, did he propose to her at the wedding with the school beauty's ring?

27. 27 寻 Seeking the Way Through Snow and Splendor 寻道覆雪铅华 Nalan Lingyan纳兰凌烟Ancient Romance915k WordsCompleted Seeking the Dao Beneath Snow and Rouge Theme song: “Rouge Misled for a Thousand Years” Lyrics and music: Nalan Lingyan Performed by: Xie Qianhua The wind won’t cease, the clouds won’t clear. Now I roam the ends of the earth, sword in hand. My heart is still, the world at peace. Not that the skies are always clear, nor that the heart is without feeling. Conceal, conceal, conceal. Deep in the night, snow falls thick. A butterfly kisses my blue robe, leaving only regret. For all my life, I enter t 1Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    Excellent! This book is truly wonderful; the characters are endearing and the reader is very engaged.

28. 28 满 A City Full of Wind and Flowers 满城风与花 Spring in the Cicada's Nest蝉窝春Urban198k WordsOngoing Everyone said Cao Che was the grandson of a powerful Beijing family, hidden away in Shanghai. With a prestigious family background and nothing to worry about, he should have been free to live as he pleased, sailing through life from the start. But instead, a misunderstanding from his youth left him trapped in an old obsession for years, unable to move on. The cool, proud Ruan Fu and the gentle, healing Zhen Ling, two flowers that bloomed in different seasons, entered his life one after the other —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Help! The details of unrequited love in this book are absolutely insane! Ruan Fu remembers all of Cao Che's preferences and silently takes care of everything for him. The love hidden in the details is so touching!

29. 29 夏 A Summer Encounter With No Promise of Return 夏遇无归期 Knowing Winter, Telling Intentions知冬叙意Two Male Leads125k WordsOngoing Serializing · [1v1 + workplace romance + blended family + slice of life + happy ending] Jiang Yu × Lu Sui Cool and aloof with a rich tea fragrance × sharp-tongued, but quick to flare up when teased “You chase the light and I chase you.” 2Reads—Score26714d adds

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    After reading it, I realized it's really well-written, and I learned a lot. Thank you so much!

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