BE Aesthetics: The Kind of Story That Makes Me Cry Until I Can't Breathe and My Liver Hurts Be美学，能哭到缺氧，哭到肝疼，能虐死我的那种

1. 351 庸 Beware the Mediocre 庸人小心 Yin Mu殷木Urban370k WordsCompleted Realistic fiction · Unrequited love with a bad ending · Small-town life · Ordinary people · Coming-of-age · No golden finger Based on the true experiences of friends, this story is told from a male first-person perspective and follows Jiang Xin through the ups and downs of his youth in a small southern county town from 2005 to 2014. He was once an elementary-school prodigy admired by everyone. But from the moment he started middle school, his life quietly began to veer off course. As a boy, he 201Reads—Score107Shelves

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   It's not just a teenage crush. The story vividly portrays the struggles of a young person growing up, as ideals are slowly eroded and faded by reality. Missing out is only one part of the story; the many involuntary choices in life are the core elements hidden beneath the surface, leaving a lasting impression.

2. 352 星 The Galaxy Falls Into My Arms 星河落下入怀中 Sunrise over the Starry River日出星河Marriage & Romance42k WordsCompleted The Galaxy Falls into My Embrace 198Reads—Score—Shelves

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   These two books are seriously heart-wrenching! In the first one, the male lead falls in love at first sight and forces himself on her; in the second, the female lead is forced into prostitution against her will. [Shy][shy][shy]

3. 353 雪 A Beauty Buried in Snow! 雪葬红颜！ A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀Modern Romance10k WordsCompleted Snow Buries the Beauty! 173Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 354 炙 Burning Love 炙爱 Bai Chen白尘Modern Romance156k WordsCompleted He dragged her out of hell, then became obsessed with making her his own. By day, he could command the wind and rain. By night, he held her tenderly in his arms. With hands stained by filth, he clung tightly to her, as if he wanted to fuse her into his very bones and blood. She once thought meeting him was her misfortune, never imagining he would become her bond for life. 6.6kReads9.4Score556Shelves
5. 355 我EN After I Died, the Scumbag Went Mad 我死后，渣男疯了 July Chestnut七月栗子Modern Romance998k WordsCompleted I loved Fu Mingyu for ten years, but he made me lure a deranged serial killer out for the sake of his unattainable first love, determined to see me dead. In the end, I really did die at the killer's hands... But when he saw my corpse, he went mad. When I woke again, I had been reborn in the body of a strange woman, and the husband lying beside me looked exactly like the killer who had brutally murdered me... 6.1kReads8.8Score629Shelves
6. 356 早 If I’d Known the Villain’s Daughter Had It This Bad, I Wouldn’t Have Entered This Book 早知反派女儿这么苦，这书我不穿 Pomelo Sago柚子西米露Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted A dark-hearted girl x her cold, domineering CEO father, a story of redemption By a twist of fate, Huo Ning transmigrates into a story aimed at female readers and becomes the pitiful daughter of the villain. Before she arrives, the poor girl is abused by her own mother and treated like a toy by her mother's boyfriend. She dies on a snowy night. The villain in the book isn't much better off. The author uses him as a plot device, and all he wants is to break up the official couple. In the end, he d 15.9kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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   Who understands the devastating power of the daughter's words in this book? [Crying][crying][crying][crying][crying][crying] Ignoring the pitying gazes of the onlookers, she pleaded cautiously in a soft voice, "These are wounds within the limits of what Mommy allows. Although I don't want to trouble you, Daddy, I don't want to die either." Seeking comfort while crying and begging, "Daddy... It hurts so much... Please let me go?" "And every time you refuse and ignore her, it will remind her of every bit of abuse she suffered, and she might even identify with the abuser. When one day, when you and her abuser's figures completely overlap, she might..." After saying this, she buried her face in Huo Xiaozheng's arms and giggled, but she didn't stop laughing for a long time. Sensing that something was wrong, Huo Xiaozheng frowned: "Ningning, if you don't want to laugh, then don't." It was like someone who had endured the freezing cold suddenly touching a sliver of warmth. Because of Huo Xiaozheng's words, Huo Ning buried herself in his arms and let out a wild, animalistic wail. Huo Ning's smile was somewhat ingratiating: "Dad must be busy. I'm not in a hurry. It's okay to wait in the cupboard." Huo Ning couldn't see herself, so she didn't realize how unconvincing her pale-faced attempt to comfort the adult was. The hand in his palm was small and soft. His daughter seemed to love him, yet she didn't depend on him. Huo Xiaozheng thought with a sense of defeat. He hoped his daughter wouldn't be so tired anymore. "So, you knew this medicine would be bad for your health, but to avoid causing me trouble, you still chose to hurt yourself?" "Is that right?" Huo Guining's eyes widened in shock. So, Huo Xiaozheng had already guessed. Her reaction was tantamount to giving Huo Xiaozheng the answer, and at the same time, a resounding slap in the face.

7. 357 听 Listen to Her Play Paganini Once More 听她再奏一曲帕格尼尼 Sunrise over the Starry River日出星河Marriage & Romance19k WordsCompleted Listen to her play Paganini once more 13Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 358 去 Seven Questions About Going to Cambodia??????? 去柬埔寨七大问？？？？？？？ A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀8k WordsCompleted Seven Big Questions About Going to Cambodia??????? 210Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 359 顾 Young Master Gu, Our Love Is Drenched in Blood 顾少，你我隔着血海情深 Jie Jiu介九Two Male Leads492k WordsCompleted Angsty romance + physical and emotional torment + old-school suffering male lead + pursuing his wife to the crematorium + bad ending Gu Jia's death is a crime carved into Lu Li's bones. Gu Chen dragged him into hell, destroyed his family, and demanded that he pay with his life for his sister's death. Lu Li accepted it. Gu Chen said, “Why wasn't it you who died?” He wished it had been him, too. He lost everything: his dignity, his family... But when the last light in Lu Li's eyes went out, Gu Che 572Reads8.0Score102Shelves

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   Wen Ci had late-stage stomach cancer. The doctor said she had at most 30 days left, which was enough for Zhou Ying to live for 30 days. But Wen Ci died on the 27th day. After her death, Wen Ci left behind 27 unread letters, a rabbit, a book, and a crushed red maple leaf.

10. 360 两 Two Critical Condition Notices, One Boat Ticket, and an Elopement with No Tomorrow! 两张病危通知书，一张船票，和一场没有明天的私奔！ A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀9k WordsCompleted Two critical condition notices, one boat ticket, and an elopement with no tomorrow! 703Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 361 春 The Woman in the Spring Boudoir Dream 春闺梦里人 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance766k WordsCompleted The novel of the same name as the television drama starring Ding Yuxi and Peng Xiaoran. “I won’t accept this! I won’t! Even as a ghost, I’ll curse you for all eternity. May the loving couple be torn apart, may the mirror never be made whole, and may the mandarin ducks fly off separately!” Her obsession would not fade, and her vengeful spirit could not find peace. Ji Man was only reading a novel to pass the time, never imagining she would be pulled into a very strange dream. She became the story’ 1.1kReads8.4Score205Shelves

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    Enough talk, let's get straight to the books. Each one will make you cry in the middle of the night and wake up with bloodshot eyes in the morning.

12. 362 雪 Snow Festival! 雪祭！ A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀Ancient Romance7k WordsCompleted Snow Festival! 104Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 363 我 I’m a Thief. I Accidentally Broke Into a Murderer’s House and Got Chased for Eight Blocks 我是小偷，不小心偷进杀人犯家里去了，还被追了八条街 The World's Mightiest Little Fox宇宙无敌小狐狸7k WordsCompleted I’m a thief. I accidentally broke into a murderer’s house, and he chased me for eight blocks. 226Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is very interesting.

14. 364 雪 When Snow Falls on the Wedding Robe 雪落嫁衣时 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted When Snow Falls on the Bridal Robe 69Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 365 初 First Love: A Diary of Youth 初恋，青春日记 The Bunny Isn't Lost in the Woods兔兔不迷鹿Modern Romance142k WordsCompleted [Youth, school life, bittersweet ending] [Come tease the author~] The beautiful heroine, who looks like Yukiko Kudo, falls for the clean-cut, handsome hero at first sight. They flirt with each other and eventually reveal their feelings in secret. Because of her health, the heroine ultimately uses the second male lead to push the hero away. The hero is proud at heart, and after she hurts him, he never seeks her out again. The hero deliberately lets the heroine see him with another girl just to 3Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 366 白 Lotus Blossoms from White Bones! 白骨生莲！ A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀Ancient Romance9k WordsCompleted Lotus Blossoms from White Bones! 25Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 367 白 Ode to White Hair 白头赋 Little Paper Boat纸船儿Ancient Romance41k WordsCompleted In a daze, she seemed to see that young man again, standing in the spring sunshine as he asked her: “Do you have feelings for me?” 125Reads5.4Score—Shelves
18. 368 仙 The Immortal Realm Gossip Weekly 仙界八卦周刊 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀10k WordsCompleted The Immortal Realm Gossip Weekly 44Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 369 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—Score109Shelves

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    It's getting really angsty! [Facepalm]

20. 370 灏 Hao Tian Yang and Tian Xin Ting: Ting Hao's Greatest Love 灏天阳与天心婷，婷灏至爱 Yueyue Little Fat Tiger粤粤小胖虎Modern Romance194k WordsOngoing [Single Female Lead] [Sweet Romance] [1+1] [Female Lead Is the One That Got Away] [Campus Romance] [Sweet Interstellar Romance] Written to commemorate Tingbao, the author's dearly departed one that got away. Where there is love, there is wonder. My heart holds Ting! The female lead died young, so the author could only write a book to commemorate her. She was the true one that got away, and I hope I can capture how wonderful she was. She wasn't just beautiful; she was truly kind, too. Everyone is 277Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My real-life love story with Tingbao ended tragically. Tingbao was in a car accident during the National Day holiday in 2024 and was buried at sea on January 11, 2025. Her last words, written on this date, were "Wholeheartedly devoted to one person." It truly moved me. Our lives in real life were quite difficult, though we loved each other deeply. So, as long as my love remains, my heart will always be with Tingbao! I'm writing this book to commemorate her. The more difficult our real-life relationship was, the sweeter my writing will be. Welcome everyone to enjoy this tragic love story of Tinghao and his beloved, which ends happily in the book!

21. 371 你 You're a Coward 你是胆小鬼 The Wind Stirs My Heart风吹起心动Modern Romance100k WordsCompleted How can a coward embrace love when they’re even afraid to admit they like someone? That’s just life: we keep missing our chances, and yet life goes on. Tang Jingchen was the dazzling light in Xu Wan’s youth, the one she could never forget, a beautiful memory from her girlhood and a lifelong regret. “If I had one more chance, I think I’d be willing to be the one who speaks up first. Even if there were no chance at all, at least I wouldn’t have any regrets!” Xu Wan: Tang Jingchen, can you still he 11Reads6.4Score—Shelves
22. 372 心 A Steadfast Heart, An Unfading Wind 心实，风不散 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀9k WordsCompleted A True Heart, an Unfading Wind 68Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 373 雪 Snow Falls, Soundlessly! 雪落，无声！ A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀Ancient Romance9k WordsCompleted Snow falls, soundlessly! 96Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 374 他 He Traded Heart for Heart 他以心换心 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀7k WordsCompleted He Repays Heart with Heart 715Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 375 脏 Dirty Rose 脏玫瑰 Beijing Sauce Rose京酱露丝Mystery411k WordsCompleted A murder case eight years ago cost Wen Li everything, but with crucial evidence missing, the real culprit is still at large. Years later, she meticulously lays her plans, determined to make the killer and the accomplices who turned a blind eye pay for what they did. Xu Changchuan of the criminal investigation squad never imagined he’d end up on a blind date at a breakfast shop, only for his date to become a suspect at a case analysis meeting the very next moment. Using his position to get close 1.2kReads8.9Score159Shelves

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    My first reaction after finishing this book was disorientation; I couldn't tell if it was angst or tragedy. The female lead had her own unavoidable circumstances, and the wicked deserved their just deserts. However, the male lead was a policeman with his own beliefs, which he couldn't overcome. Their brief encounter was already beautiful. In the end, the female lead was executed, and the male lead's hair turned white overnight. He never married again.

26. 376 为 I'll Sing Forever for You 为你唱永远 Xingxing Yizi星星怡子Modern Romance145k WordsCompleted The day Xu Zhiyuan first saw Ye Mingxuan in their first year of high school, he stepped into her world. The boy sitting in the back row became the leading man of her youth. Xu Zhiyuan thought that having a crush in school meant this: when you’re dozing off in class and suddenly hear the teacher call his name, you look up before he does. Then one day, Ye Mingxuan added Xu Zhiyuan as a contact. She never imagined they would get this far. When she was with him, she wanted to take things further, bu 7Reads5.6Score—Shelves
27. 377 我 I’m His Third Substitute 我是他的第三个替身 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀9k WordsCompleted I’m His Third Replacement 112Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 378 青 The Azure Phoenix Never Descends to the Mortal World 青鸾不落凡尘 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted The Azure Phoenix Never Falls to the Mortal World 33Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 379 我 I've Come to Keep Our Appointment 我来赴约了 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀Marriage & Romance7k WordsCompleted I’ve Come to Keep Our Appointment 8Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 380 当 When a Person with Depression Meets a Hopeless Romantic 当抑郁症患者遇上恋爱脑 Empty Mountain in Spring春山空Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted [Love-struck computer science heartthrob VS depressed literature student] Jiang Li, whose family life was deeply unhappy, thought her bleak existence would remain stagnant. But someone’s arrival upended her plans and sent her life in an entirely new direction. Tips: “ I… I wasn’t abandoning you. I was wrong. It was my fault… I shouldn’t have gotten mad at you.” Pei Yanci’s expression darkened. His eyes reddened as he rested his chin on Jiang Li’s soft, fluffy head and struggled to speak. “It w 8.6kReads9.0Score939Shelves

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    The first book was a tragic ending (BE). I cried four or five times in ten chapters. The second and third books were happy endings (HE), and I cried more easily in the beginning of those.

31. 381 滞 A Belated Love Letter 滞后情书 Fu Ma覆马Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted [The print edition under the same title is now available, with exclusive bonus stories] HE, fantasy romance, childhood friends, reunion after years apart Years after Li Can lost touch with her childhood friend He Jing, the next news she heard about him was that he had died. At the funeral, He Jing had specified that Li Can must receive his belongings. Nobody understood why He Jing had left them to Li Can, whom he had not spoken to in ages, instead of his fiancee. Li Can didn't understand either. 10.5kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves

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    I found both of these books quite angsty, but the process is more agonizing than the ending, and both have happy endings. The first book is a Möbius strip-like cycle, and the second book features a female lead with a mental illness. I'm not good at describing it [shy]. If you're interested, you can check out the synopsis [heart emoji][heart emoji]

32. 382 消 My Missing Mother, My Silent Grandfather, and the “Take Care of It” I Heard That Night 消失的母亲，沉默的爷爷，和那夜我听见的“处理” A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀9k WordsCompleted A mother who vanished, a grandfather who stayed silent, and the word “dispose of” that I heard that night 226Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 383 扯 Pull the Moon Down 扯月亮坠落 Beautiful Lady美人娘Modern Romance175k WordsCompleted - Fortunately, this was already the following spring. Somewhere in the world, they would bloom and flourish, nourishing their souls with freedom. - (Brash crybaby × repressed, broken artist) (Reunion after a long separation, healing, both are pure, happy ending) 4.6kReads9.3Score367Shelves
34. 384 靛 Indigo Butterfly Bones 靛青蝶骨 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted Indigo Butterfly Bones 273Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 385 埋 The Sister Buried Beneath My Feet 埋在我脚下的姐姐 Yearning for Yaoshan尧山眷恋17k WordsCompleted The Sister Buried Beneath My Feet 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A gathering of aesthetics enthusiasts. Seven chapters. Ten minutes. Don't come back and yell at me after you're done crying. She died when she was seven, buried under the chicken coop. Every morning I fed the chickens, stepping on her face. The day we dug her up, I couldn't wear that red dress anymore.

36. 386 师 Abbess, I’m Here! 师太，我来了！ A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀8k WordsCompleted Abbess, Here I Come! 513Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 387 我 I Really Don't Want to Be an Official 我真不想当官啊 Longevity Breeze长生风Two Female Leads575k WordsOngoing [Wuxia] [Three Female Leads] (The three female leads drive the main plot) [Two Female Leads] (The main romance) [Love Grows Over Time] [Light Fantasy] [Heavy Political Intrigue] [Light Harem Intrigue] Er Wuwen lost her memory in an accident. Afterward, all she wanted was to lie flat and live as a carefree slacker. But another accident pulled her into a struggle, setting her off on a journey to solve a case... She never expected to become a powerful enforcer for the imperial court. What should sh 329Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hi everyone, I'd like to recommend this book. It's a bit angsty at the beginning, but if you're interested in Tang Dynasty and martial arts stories, you might want to check it out. It features two female leads with minimal romance at the start; the focus is on solving cases. There are multiple couples, and it's more of an ensemble piece. The two main female leads are a traumatized, icy protagonist and a persistently pursuing, sunny one.

38. 388 我 I Trafficked Hell Bank Notes in 1934 我在1934年倒卖冥钞 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀16k WordsCompleted I Sold Hell Money in 1934 12Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 389 快 Quick Transmigration: The White Moonlight Stabs the Villain in the Heart Again 快穿：白月光又在反派心口插刀了 The Twin in Peerless无双的双Modern Romance662k WordsCompleted Bai Yaoyao was an obscure little fox spirit from Qingqiu who had cultivated for a thousand years. Her greatest dream was to one day become a nine-tailed immortal fox. One day, the Heavenly Emperor and Heavenly Empress suddenly came to her and promised to help her break through to the next level. In return, she had to enter three thousand worlds and save Fan Jin, the Crown Prince of the Immortal Realm, whose soul had scattered while he was fighting the Demon Realm. To become a nine-tailed immorta 1.9kReads9.0Score153Shelves

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    These are all transmigration novels, the female protagonists are all the "white moonlight" (idealized female characters), and they all seem to die in the end. The immersion is incredibly strong, it's so heartbreaking, I almost cried.

40. 390 渡 Save Me, Not the Drunkard 渡我不渡醉 Bamboo Song Pear竹音梨Modern Romance283k WordsCompleted [A guarded, wounded hero × a gentle, steadfast heroine who saves him | Mutual devotion · Rekindled Romance] “Everyone who gets close to me comes to a bad end. You should leave.” “It's not your fault, Jiang Zui. You haven't done anything wrong.” Kneeling in the light, she led him out of the shadows and told him he wasn't a curse. He deserved to be loved. This was a silent standoff, and a gentle salvation. Jiang Zui thought his life would never see the light until he met Su Yuhe at seventeen. Afra 2.9kReads—Score185Shelves

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    He was originally a passerby in life's storms, but because of one person's gentleness, he took root in the warmth of everyday life. This book is super good; the characters are very well-developed.

41. 391 冬 Half a Letter in Winter 冬天的半封信 Zhu Qiutian祝秋天Modern Romance20k WordsCompleted They met in winter, grew close, parted ways, and found each other again. “See you in winter.” I’ll see you in winter. It turned out to mean goodbye until winter comes again. 71Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Short, angsty, tragic endings are all very touching [crying emoji]

42. 392 运 The Man Who Hauled Provisions Was Made a Prince, While I Was Stripped of My Command 运粮草的被封王，我却被夺了兵权 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀8k WordsCompleted The Man Who Hauled Supplies Was Made a King, While I Was Stripped of My Command 744Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 393 心 I Gave You My Heart and My Life, Then I Left You 心给你，命给你，然后不要你了 Shi Yue Yue诗悦月6k WordsCompleted I Gave You My Heart and My Life, Then I Stopped Wanting You 91Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Dual female protagonist angst novel

44. 394 快 Quick Transmigration: After the Cannon Fodder Becomes Everyone's Crush 快穿：当炮灰成为万人迷之后 Huzi Ge's Huihui虎子哥的惠惠Modern Romance733k WordsCompleted [Love Rivalry + No Official Couple (Happy Reunion in the Extras) + Regretful Exes + Multiple Male Leads + Faking Her Death] [Complete, no loose ends. Dive in with confidence!] To recover her lost memories, Xiyue binds herself to a System and fulfills the wishes of downtrodden cannon-fodder characters whose fates have taken a turn for the worse... Wait! She’s just a minor cannon-fodder character, so why are all these male leads gathering around her??? ※ Warning: She fakes her death at the end! Ev 759Reads8.8Score102Shelves
45. 395 神 Divine-Grade 神品 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀Eastern Fantasy691k WordsCompleted Three Law Secret Realms have appeared in the underground city of the East Sea, sparking a fierce scramble among countless factions. The reason is that the protagonist possesses the divine ability to make his words come true! He can complete alchemy and artifact crafting with just a thought. And since he also has an immortal artifact, he joins the competition for the secret realms! 384Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 396 她 She Calls Me Her Bestie 她管我叫闺蜜 Shi Yue Yue诗悦月Two Female Leads86k WordsCompleted A chance encounter led her to a tutor on the other end of the internet. The tutor made a plan for her, helped her establish a routine, and guided her out of confusion so she could become a better version of herself. Their constant online companionship allowed trust and dependence to quietly take root, becoming a light that brightened both their youth. But when their relationship entered the real world, an unexpected disagreement left them in silence. She chose to step back and give things time, 421Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 397 被 Forced to Become the Hot-Blooded Manga Hero, He Faked His Death on the Spot 被迫成为热血漫主角后他直接死遁 A Moon Rabbit一只月兔Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [No Romance] [No Female Lead] [Hot-Blooded Shonen] [Everyone Is Evil] [The Protagonist Is a Genuine Villain, With No Redemption] [Ensemble Cast] The hot-blooded shonen manga Villain's Fate is a blend of excitement, warmth, laid-back fun, and comedy. Its polished art, unexpected plot twists, and characters who leave readers aching for what might have been have earned it a devoted following. However, the author went on hiatus at the story's climax and stayed away for three years. Then, after three 22.1kReads9.1Score2.8kShelves

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    If you're not tortured to death, you'll have endless tears to shed.

48. 398 烬 Beauty Amid the Ashes 烬里芳华 Shen Qingzhi沈清之Ancient Romance83k WordsOngoing [Ensemble cast, tragedy of family and country | light on political intrigue | ancient xianxia world, no polygamy] When he finished speaking, he fell straight to his knees on the cold ground and gazed at her in anguish. "It was me. I personally pushed the Si family into the abyss and indirectly caused your brother's death. My crimes are beyond redemption. I have no excuse." "Lingyi, kill me!" "Why!" Si Yao Lingyi finally broke down, screaming as tears poured from her eyes. "Your families' blood f 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The later parts are really angsty 😢😢

49. 399 赤 Scarlet Farewell 赤别 Shi Qingyao十清杳Modern Romance138k WordsCompleted The signature youth BE romance by popular author Shi Qingyao. Sincere young Bei Jiang × cool, distant dream girl Nan Zhi. From the south to the north, one glance lasts a lifetime. Between her and her boy lie countless mountains they can never cross. When they first met, she smiled brightly. “My name is Nan Zhi. Nan as in south.” The boy looked up and gripped the hem of his shirt. “My name is Bei Jiang. Bei as in north.” They met for the first time in summer. The air was sultry, stirring the brig 2kReads9.4Score584Shelves

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    That's quite authoritative.

50. 400 本 This King's Sleeve Is Thoroughly Severed 本王这袖，断的彻底 Born Under a Lucky Star八字过硬Two Male Leads562k WordsCompleted [Preorders for The World Cannot Keep What It Loves Most open at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15. For the first 15 minutes, signed copies are available with no quantity limit; from 16 to 30 minutes, copies personally signed by the author are available with no quantity limit!] [Two male leads + The prince has a bit of a sense of humor] Everyone knew Prince Pu was gay. Even the man on the imperial throne turned a blind eye. Prince Pu had loved many people in his life. A horseman from the frontier 34.7kReads9.6Score5kShelves

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