Web Novels on Tomato with Lively, Cheerful, Youthful Male Leads! 番茄没有男主人设活泼开朗少年感的文！

1. 201 诡EN The House of Dread 诡舍 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + Mild Horror + Survival + One Female Lead] A driverless bus carried a group of cursed people to a strange black lodge… Inside the lodge stood a door stained red with blood. At regular intervals, the cursed were forcibly dragged through the blood-red door and into terrifying worlds, where they had to complete horrifying events… After Ning Qiushui survived one bizarre and terrifying story after another inside the lodge, narrowly escaping death each time, he discovered that none of 705.5kReads9.6Score103.9k14d adds
2. 202 他 His Little Sweet Pomelo 他的小甜柚 Always Happy常乐Modern Romance551k WordsCompleted Original title: His Sweet Pomelo [Transmigration+27-year age gap+secret crush+long-planned romance+both virgins+brooding, obsessive hero who has been to prison+sweet, innocent heroine+Fujian customs+from school uniforms to wedding dresses] In a nutshell: She transmigrates back to her parents’ student days and falls in love with her dad’s sworn enemy. Left You inexplicably transmigrates back to the year 2000, and the moment she appears, Tang Li, who became a young mother without even having to go 233Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Traveling back to 2000, to the time when her parents were in school; the male and female leads are 27 years apart, and the female lead returns to her husband's youth.

3. 203 炽 Blazing Summer Starry Sky 炽夏星空 Su Taotao Isn't a Peach苏桃桃不是桃子Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted Icy beauty × arrogant simp Xiao Nianli’s first day of school goes spectacularly wrong: she gets caught sneaking into the principal’s office to steal cigarettes from the old bald man, earning herself a two-month suspension as a bonus. Transfer student He Xubai is even more impressive. On his first day, he gets suspended for calling the discipline director “a bit thin on top” and tossing his toupee into the principal’s spittoon. When the queen of cigarette thieves meets the king of troublemaker 101Reads—Score1814d adds

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   The female protagonist, who comes from a troubled family, seems unruly but is soft-hearted. She finds solace in a roguish transfer student, fights against a biased teacher, and enjoys a group of close friends' playful banter. The ambiguous entanglements in the summer are sweet but not cloying.

4. 204 开 I Scared the Campus Beauty from the Start, and I Can Make My Words Come True! 开局吓哭校花，我可以言出法随！ Overwhelming Firepower, One-Shot Starfarers超强火力必秒渡星者Urban1.7M WordsOngoing [Tokyo]+ [One and Only]+ [Mastermind Behind the Scenes]+ [Multiple Heroines]+ [Invincible]+ [Anime] “If you knew this world was destined to be boring, would you still look forward to it?” His chuunibyou days were nearly over. Kitahara Sosuke closed his notebook and looked at the ordinary world before him. The next second, he gained the ability to turn [Lies] and [Fantastical Ideas] into [Reality]. There was just one catch: someone had to witness it, and it had to cause a sensation. So, to make h 44.8kReads7.5Score10.2k14d adds

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   Only I can do it, and my chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) becomes reality.

5. 205 春 Spring Breeze and the Sea 春日微风与海 Insomniac Kitty失眠ing小猫Modern Romance151k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion + years of secret love] [Reserved comic artist vs. straightforward male celebrity] [Main story complete] Jiang Nianke's comic was being adapted into a TV series, but she never expected the male lead to be Zhou Yuxi, her high school deskmate and the boy she'd had a crush on!!! All right, she still had a crush on him now... Her best friend An Chuxia told her that after Jiang Nianke left without a word back then, he went from a sunny, cheerful boy into a cool, aloof heartthrob. Jia 84Reads—Score—14d adds

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   To others, the male lead's temper is a mystery, but to the female lead, he is always sunny and cheerful.

6. 206 替 I Delivered a Love Letter for My Roommate, but Slipped My Diary to the School Bully by Mistake 替室友送情书，错把我的日记本塞给了校霸学长 Red Willow Branch红柳枝9k WordsCompleted I was delivering a love letter for my roommate, but accidentally slipped my diary to the school bully senior 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This short story fits

7. 207 花 Songs of Huayuan City 花缘城歌 Luancheng Song栾城歌Modern Romance407k WordsOngoing [Redemption] [Xuanhuan] [Mutual Pining] [Strong Female Lead] [Ensemble Cast] In the boundless night, a long cry split the sky. Dawn broke, and the earth slowly awoke. The girl climbed to the mountaintop. Ahead, a young man stood beneath a tree in the mist, a metal badge gleaming on his chest. As the rising sun slowly appeared, the young man's voice grew clearer: In this world of countless sorrows, somewhere among them, a flame must endure. The night will end at last, and the sun will rise aga 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This is a fantasy romance novel with multiple characters. The theme is novel. The male lead is the young master of a military family. He's not aloof or cold; he's more like a gentle, approachable older brother, full of youthful spirit and righteous indignation, who left home at a young age to adventure and uphold justice.

8. 208 请 Please Don't Read My Book 请别读到我的书 Shrimp-Blood Wild Imagination虾血凌乱脑洞Eastern Fantasy157k WordsCompleted Chen Du is just an author, living in an urban village where rent is 400 yuan a month. His collection of readers has only just reached double digits. What he doesn't know is that every reader who tips him disappears from the real world and appears in the demon realm he writes about. There is only one ironclad rule there: humans cannot cultivate. Until a group of transmigrators arrive. A veteran turns himself into a "demon-human" through cultivation. A designer studies how to use the souls of d 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This book is well-written; the plot is very enjoyable to read, and each character is interesting and distinctive. It's perfect for relaxing and full of youthful energy.

9. 209 王 Wang Mingzhen Reborn in 1997 王明贞重生一九九七 Big Boss Norma诺玛大大Modern Romance223k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just come out and will rise, so please ignore it.) The heroine is reborn and resolves to become the person she wants to be. Who knew an unexpected turn would bring her face-to-face with the big shot from her previous life? He’s volatile, clingy, and always on the verge of tears. She has no choice but to take him along as she rises to the top. When Wang Mingzhen learns she can’t have children, she wants to break up. She tells Gu Xizhou, “Gu Xizhou, I want you to be happy. Do 206Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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   The female lead is rational, independent, ambitious, and gentle; the male lead is cheerful, responsible, and upholds traditional male virtues. It's a satisfying story, from school days to wedding.

10. 210 重 Reborn with the System: Falling in Love, Longing to Be Held 重生系统：钟情欲入怀 Lu Baiqiu陆白秋Modern Romance86k WordsCompleted There is a bell in the mortal world. When it rings, calamity follows; when it falls silent, the years are peaceful. Born burdened by the Meng family's century-old bell calamity, Meng Chunyin runs the Spring Blossom Clock Shop on Old Street. Her deft hands can repair every clock in the world, but not the obsessions of reincarnation or the sorrow of fated tragedy. For seventy years, life and death have cycled again and again. The cracks in the eternal laws of Heaven remain unhealed, and year after 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is a straightforward, sarcastic, and repeat-study student; the female lead is a cool and aloof tutor. The male lead seems domineering but is actually afraid of the dark and ghosts, a love-struck puppy who only wants hugs, kisses, and more. Later in the story, the male and female leads experience amnesia and reunite. The male lead, a domineering CEO, pursues his wife, even stealing her away as a mistress. The old monk's forced social death is also hilarious and worth watching.

11. 211 我 My Unrequited Love Doesn't Count 我的暗恋不算话 Tangerine Sand桔沙8k WordsCompleted My Unrequited Love Doesn't Count 381Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist is lively and cheerful, but the bittersweet feeling of unrequited love for a girl makes him confess through a game of truth or dare, waiting bitterly. His unrequited love leaves him feeling empty inside. He chokes on his water bottle when he hears her confession, and her lack of reciprocation only intensifies her heartache. His best friend comforts her, saying she doesn't want any regrets in her senior year of high school. She counters by asking if his best friend has someone he likes. His best friend smiles wryly, saying he'll find out in college. She presses him to tell her which university he's applying to, wanting to go with him. He, however, asks his best friend what university he's going to. She's angry that he doesn't respond; she just wants to be close to him and see if the school heartthrob gets snatched away. The relationship between the three is ambiguous and unclear. Later, she gets angry and ignores him until the college entrance exam. He helps her carry her books for the first time and asks if she wants to go on a graduation trip together. She's angry again and only asks if his best friend wants to go on a trip. He was furious and threw the book down. She thought it would hit her and closed her eyes tightly, but her best friend shielded her. She took him to the school doctor, and he jokingly said the wound would heal if they waited any longer. Suddenly, he was shocked to realize that his best friend was actually his mortal enemy. He questioned his best friend about whether he liked her, but his best friend denied it. Her heart skipped a beat, unsure of who she truly loved. She fell into his arms, unaware that his heart was racing. His ears turned red as he pushed her away, but his best friend's eyes were red-rimmed. She began to struggle to face her own heart and figure out who she truly loved. She tried to kiss him but didn't feel that spark. She was afraid to admit who she liked. She blocked him and his best friend, and after the college entrance exam, she didn't want to talk to either of them. His best friend came to find her and admitted he liked her. Her mind was in turmoil. Until she entered university, she discovered the two of them openly professing their love and vying for her attention. She felt annoyed and didn't want to talk to anyone, but everyone envied her happiness. But happiness lasted only a few seconds. Her mother, whom she hated most, called, saying her grandmother was hospitalized and they needed money. She hated her mother so much for making her a left-behind child. She was traveling a long way to her grandmother's house, but she wouldn't be able to see her grandmother one last time. She was in so much pain; the bonds of family were too strong to sever. Her favorite White Rabbit candy was a gift from her grandmother, which was why she loved it. She recalled all the happy times with her grandmother, which had become the greatest misfortune of her life. She hated her mother for being heartless and unloving. He and his best friend followed her home. It turned out she liked him because he was the first person to help her when she was being bullied, and she was deeply moved. His best friend also helped her. Recalling all the past, who did she ultimately choose?

12. 212 被 After a Foot-Picking Creep CEO Fell for Me, I Became a Level-Five Air-Conditioning Tycoon 被抠脚大汉霸总爱上后，我成了五级空调女企业家 Tangerine Sand桔沙10k WordsCompleted After a Creepy, Foot-Scratching CEO Fell for Me, I Became a Level-Five Air-Conditioning Mogul 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Cheerful big boy, give me a laugh!

13. 213 抽 The Eccentric Rich Heir Rejects Love to Find a Kindred Spirit in the Mountains, but Is His Dream Girl Really Her? 抽象豪门少爷拒爱只为低山臭水遇知音，白月光竟是她？ Tangerine Sand桔沙12k WordsCompleted A quirky young master from a powerful family refuses love, just so he can find a kindred spirit amid the hills and streams. Could she be his unattainable dream girl? —Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 214 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
15. 215 谁 Who Says I Don't Like You? 谁说我讨厌你啦？ Like a Scene, Like Brocade似景似锦Modern Romance110k WordsOngoing "I like him more than anyone, and I hate him more than anyone." -[Sweet and angsty, high school romance, healing, two top students Content warning: The female lead has suicidal tendencies, depression, and anxiety] At first, they couldn't stand each other. Until her deliberate efforts to keep her distance started getting under his skin, so he deliberately kept making his presence felt around her. Through his efforts, he succeeded in falling for her. And she became unable to live without him. But 32Reads—Score10914d adds
16. 216 美 The Beautiful County Magistrate 美人县令 Capricorn Big Fish摩羯大鱼Ancient Romance312k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + woman disguised as a man + bickering couple + secret identity + noble court intrigue] [Cold-blooded, ruthless female county magistrate x carefree tycoon] “The new county magistrate is gorgeous, but something seems off about her. One moment she's icy and all about her career, the next she's burning with passion and acting like a lovesick fool?” Tang Siyi was the daughter of a marquis. After disaster struck her family, her father disappeared and her mother hanged herself. He 158Reads9.1Score2214d adds

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    The male lead isn't particularly young, but he definitely has a youthful vibe. He's also very lively and interesting, sometimes a little mischievous, but not annoying. Perhaps it's because Siyi's reactions were too unexpected 😘

17. 217 落 The Cloud in His Palm 落在他手心里的云 The Snail Who Loves to Eat爱吃的小蜗牛15k WordsCompleted The Clouds That Fell into His Palm —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Basketball team male lead x academically gifted and well-behaved female lead, they grow together, cheerful male lead, sweet romance.

18. 218 亲 Dear Miss Rat Beauty 亲爱的鼠美美小姐 Jiawen Aman佳文阿满Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted “You only have to be a little better than everyone else to be chosen by fate.” “People who know what they want can grit their teeth and hang on at any time.” “Once I’ve set my mind on something, I’ll see it through. I always have.” Meimei Mouse is Xin Yi’s favorite cartoon character. Becoming Meimei Mouse was the heroic dream of her girlhood. In Zhou Xing’s eyes, she truly is the invincible Miss Meimei Mouse. “Across mountains and rivers, I’ll cut a path through every obstacle for myself.” “The 40Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In this book, the male protagonist starts off as a lively and cheerful young man, but later in his twenties, he experiences ups and downs in his career and becomes somewhat more reserved. However, he still retains his childhood cheerful and outgoing personality in front of the female protagonist.

19. 219 嘴 The Stubborn Childhood Friend: Brother Lu Was the One Who Fell First 嘴硬青梅：是陆哥他先动的心 Ye Shuangshuang from the Shallows of the Clouds云浅处的叶霜霜Modern Romance178k WordsCompleted [A new author and a new novel. Not a wish-fulfillment story, no System, no one reborn.] [Both leads are inexperienced in love; one-on-one romance, a little angst and lots of sweetness, with a focus on everyday life.] [Everyday life, Chinese-style school setting.] When Lin Jing starts at Experimental Middle School, she has two wishes. First, she hopes no one finds out that the aloof heartthrob Lin Yi is her older brother! Second, she wants to stay far away from Lu Yun. She manages to keep her fir 67Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A bright and cheerful young man, lively and outgoing, loves playing sports and video games, exuding youthful energy, though he's a bit cheeky. The male lead falls in love with the female lead first.

20. 220 编 The Editor Said I Was a Seriously Underrated Genius, Then I Found Out She Sent That to Everyone 编辑夸我是严重被低估的天才，后来发现她是群发的 Feeding Myself with Self-Indulgent Fanfic自割腿肉产粮6k WordsCompleted My editor praised me as a seriously underrated genius. Then I found out she'd sent the same message to everyone. 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Sunny puppy-like, love-struck male lead 💕

21. 221 公 Princess Feisheng of the City That Never Sleeps 公主飞声不夜城 The Clumsy Bird Takes the Scenic Route笨鸟走花路Ancient Romance606k WordsCompleted After Princess Yufei’s life as a hostage ends, she goes to meet her father, only to discover that someone has taken her place! With her father under threat, she has no choice but to conceal her identity and investigate in secret as a musician. While keeping the impostor princess at bay, she also carries out her search for a missing person. The enemy kingdom’s conspiracy gradually comes to light, and her true identity is revealed to everyone. The neighboring kingdom’s prince, Yunchen, falls for h 51Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist is decisive and never hesitates to take action; he is full of youthful vigor and never suppresses it.

22. 222 被 A Heartthrob Takes Over His Body, and the Timid Doormat Takes the Whole School by Storm 被男神魂穿，软糯受气包飒翻全校 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance231k WordsOngoing The refined, scheming crown prince VS the soft, timid little bunny with an inferiority complex Healing | Unrequited Love Comes True | Soul Transmigration | Reborn and Pursuing His Wife Xie Yanci opens his eyes and finds that he has transmigrated into someone else’s body! He has ended up in the body of Song Qiwan, a girl who lets everyone walk all over her. The girl clutches a diary filled with his name as her bullies pin her down in the restroom and pour dirty water over her head. The school’s 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In this story, the female protagonist suffers from low self-esteem, depression, and is unloved by both parents. She harbors a secret crush on a wealthy young man but dares not confess. Her paintings are stolen by the second female lead, who then becomes famous. Years later, she is devastated upon learning of the male protagonist's engagement to the second female lead. The male protagonist transmigrates into her youth, avenges her wrongs, and is later reborn. He possesses a youthful charm and a fatherly demeanor, gently redeeming the female protagonist. 😊

23. 223 劝 You Should Fall for Me Soon 劝你趁早喜欢我 Fragrance in Delicate Bones薄骨生香Modern Romance129k WordsCompleted A sweet, restless coming-of-age romance you’ll want to devour in one sitting. A timid, struggling student heroine meets a seemingly aloof top student hero. Also known as The Boy Next Door’s Brother Is So Amazing, I’m at My Wits’ End. Tell me, if the boy your childhood sweetheart is dating is lively, cheerful, and devastatingly handsome, could you still fall for anyone else? Jiang Youlu says, of course not! The problem is, her childhood sweetheart doesn’t like her, and his older brother has set h 398Reads9.6Score12814d adds

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    The male lead watches the news and listens to rumors, and both the male and female leads are goofy.

24. 224 何 He Fang Luyuan 何方路圆圆 Xu Tinglan叙亭兰Modern Romance551k WordsCompleted [Sweet and spicy + mutual devotion + sweet romance + wealthy CEO] “From beginning to end, all I’ve ever wanted is to marry the girl I’ve loved from afar!” That was He Yanzheng’s one and only wish. He Yanzheng had grown up surrounded by every luxury, but after meeting her, he willingly made sacrifices and changed himself, all because he wanted to be part of her future. The clearheaded top student Lu Yuanyuan was focused on her exams and refused to date, yet she found herself pursued by a persiste 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The second son of a wealthy family in Beijing falls for a well-behaved, academically gifted girl at first sight and relentlessly pursues her.

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