Any Normal CEOs Out There? No More Stomping Their Feet and Shaking the Capital 有没有正常的总裁，不要动不动跺跺脚，帝都抖三抖

1. 201 风 A Venture Capital Tycoon Woos His Wife: Laundry, Cooking, and 500 Million More 风投大佬追妻，洗衣做饭加五亿 Little Donkey11小毛驴11Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted A devoted, self-effacing venture capital tycoon × a cool, resilient botanist Secret crush | Mature leads | Long-laid plans | Both virgins | “You came on this blind date because you want to marry me, right? Women are supposed to cook, aren’t they?” Ren Shuyan touched her neck. “My wrists and neck feel a little bare lately. Go buy me a gold bracelet and a gold necklace.” The man stared at her, bewildered. “You want me to buy you a gold bracelet and necklace?” “Why wouldn’t you?” “You agreed to thi 62Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The male lead is perfectly normal, polite, gentle, wealthy, and handsome. He has secretly loved the female lead for many years, has no major flaws, chats normally with the vegetable stall owner, and proactively shakes hands and introduces himself to his subordinates and the female lead's colleagues without any airs. His feelings for the female lead are incredibly humble; he's afraid she'll reject him.

2. 202 隐 The Secret Billionaire Fell for Me, the Cook on a Dating Show 隐形富豪爱上在恋综做饭的我 Distant Green Gardenia青栀遥遥Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The male lead has only ever loved the female lead, 1v1, older man and younger woman (a seven-year age gap), a slow-burn sweet romance, straightforward money-loving young woman VS a reserved, lovesick CEO.] No secondary couples, happy ending. He Qingqing transmigrates into the body of a wealthy young woman with a little money to her name. While appearing on a dating reality show, she unexpectedly discovers that one of the male contestants is a hidden tycoon from a male-oriented wish-fulfillment 1.2kReads7.0Score100Shelves

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   The finale is almost here; the story spans from their youth to their growing old together.

3. 203 夜 Tempting Her Night After Night 夜夜诱她 Plant a Star种一颗星Modern Romance389k WordsCompleted [The Hero Marries Her in a Whirlwind and Rises to the Top + The Second Male Lead Chases His Wife to the Crematorium + Secret Office Marriage + Sweet Romance] Zhou Chuli has had a crush on Shen Li for eight years. In hidden corners where he couldn’t see her, she had more than once caught him flirting with someone else, and watched the women around him come and go. She never expected that one day he would ask if she was willing to be with him. Chuli has always been clear-headed. The one time she w 8.3kReads9.0Score938Shelves

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   I think the male and female leads have very positive values. The male lead isn't the type to forcefully take advantage of the female lead; he waits for her the whole time. After the female lead is injured, the male lead appears behind her to protect her. I'm so envious of the female lead for having such a husband! [Heart emojis]

4. 204 诡 The Haunted Tomb 诡坟 Sugar Quixote糖吉柯德Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted [This is no ordinary paranormal story. It's all about horror and suspense: no mindless wish fulfillment, forbidden yin-yang lore, no cultivation, and a ghost wife. If it's not good, you can break my legs.] People laugh at my family's poverty and say that all my blood relatives have died, so there must be a ghost in our house. I don't dare argue... because there really is a ghost buried in our ancestral grave! ...My name is Zhang Asi... I was born at four in the morning on the fourteenth day of t 40.2kReads8.8Score3.7kShelves

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   ✨✨On the night of the confession in the romance drama, the lights were dim and ambiguous. Jiang Qiyu, with her rebellious spirit and untamed light in her eyes, chuckled and boldly declared to the camera. Qi Yu, the rebellious young master, with deep eyes and a playful smile on his lips, slowly approached her and whispered in her ear, "I accept all your madness. I'll play this game with you to the very end." The air between them seemed to freeze, and desire quietly spread in the silence.

5. 205 鸡 Chickens and Ducks in One Cage! Dr. Sheng's Nine-to-Five Love 鸡鸭同笼！晟医生的爱朝九晚五 Summer Roses Are Stunning夏季的玫瑰美艳动人Modern Romance212k WordsOngoing After a long-planned family banquet, Chaoyan’s world comes crashing down! Her own parents actually sent her straight into the bed of her sworn enemy, and even had their marriage registered on her behalf! She was determined to tear up the courtroom and become a champion of justice, a true “legal golden hen.” But instead, she ran into a doctor as green as Biluochun tea, a “white-cut duck” named Sheng Shiyan! - When they were children, he stomped on her beloved pet and summer vacation insect sp —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   No one showed any interest; even the CEO seemed relatively calm. [Feeling wronged]

6. 206 春 The Spring Mountains Are Just Like You 春山如你 Jia Jia佳家Modern Romance894k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, independent female doctor]& [devoted, faithful CEO] SC; HE [Reunion after years apart + groveling pursuit + career-focused heroine / love-focused hero] Change her surname; Become a top-notch surgeon; Live well; Those were the three most important things in Lu Xinyi’s life. She accomplished the first easily once she came of age, and the second was steadily taking shape. The third seemed the simplest, but was actually the hardest. Staying alive was easy, but “living well” was anoth 3.6kReads8.9Score358Shelves

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   Our CEO Zhou, aside from being kept in the dark initially, is a man of strong moral principles, highly capable, incredibly gentle, and unwaveringly devoted.

7. 207 傅 President Fu, Please Sign the Marriage Contract 傅总契约婚姻请签收 Summer Roses Are Stunning夏季的玫瑰美艳动人Modern Romance108k WordsCompleted A wealthy-family rivalry: Business marriage × power couple showdown × childhood sweethearts Fu Qingchen, a ruthless business predator, enters a marriage of convenience for profit. Sang Ye, a design prodigy and heiress, bows to her family's wishes. Drugged on their wedding night, they wake up and tacitly pretend to have amnesia, yet spend every night trying to outdo each other... - He buys her company; she charms his rival. He declares his ownership of her in public; she turns around and provo 17Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 208 陆 The Young Master Lu's Image Has Fallen Apart! 陆少人设崩了！ Summer Roses Are Stunning夏季的玫瑰美艳动人Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted Two formidable leads | Marriage first, love later | A playboy turns over a new leaf | An ice queen melts / Wealthy-family power struggles + suspense + plenty of sweetness | Intense push and pull! _ The best love makes us better people! From strangers to soulmates, seven whole years | Grown-up love is a straightforward game of wits! - It began with desire and ended with two souls entwined. “Lu Jingchen, we’re just getting what we want from each other.” “Song Wanning, I want more than three m 14Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 209 资 The Tycoon Pursues His White Moonlight, Willing to Be the Other Woman for Love 资本大佬猛追白月光为爱甘当小三 Whatever, Let It Be万吐随佛Modern Romance148k WordsOngoing When her powerful backer was suddenly transferred, Shen Zhenzhen found herself surrounded by enemies at the company. The S+ core project she'd poured her heart into was on the verge of collapse. Cold looks came from all sides, and everyone was waiting to see her fail and leave. As the jeers filled the air, the new CEO spoke in front of everyone, silencing the room with a single sentence: “She has me in her corner.” 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The CEO is perfectly normal, he favors the female lead, and his attempts to woo her are laughable.

10. 210 退 I Called Off the Wrong Engagement, and the Wealthy Heir Is Shamelessly Refusing to Let Go 退错婚，豪门继承人居然耍赖了 Late Autumn in October十月秋末Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Original title: I Ended the Wrong Engagement, and the Heir to a Wealthy Family Actually Played Dirty [Sweet romance, the shamelessest CEO VS the boldest doctor, one-on-one] . All of Rong Xian’s close friends know that the heir to a top-tier wealthy family is noble, aloof, and impeccably behaved. He has a fiancée arranged for him, but he has never even met her. . Xi Ran, the beautiful new doctor at the Rong residence, is bold to a fault. To avoid suspicion, she lies to Rong Xian again and again. 3.4kReads7.8Score547Shelves

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    Haha, this new book is a normal novel story. The female lead is a silly doctor, and the male lead is a cold and arrogant CEO. It's more realistic, a sweet and satisfying read, with humorous everyday stories. It's good, and I recommend it if you're looking for something to read.

11. 211 顶 The Ultimate Long Game 顶级蓄谋 Maizi Star麦兹星Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted [Female growth + mature adults + long-laid plans + both virgins + guiding lover + workplace romance and marriage] Gu Wangshu had barely finalized her divorce when Cheng Tianyue kissed her. “Cheng Tianyue, is it? I’ll just pretend a dog slobbered on me!” She thought he was an adversary she’d never see again, only to somehow end up working for him as his client. He wholeheartedly supported her, protected her, and loved her. He told her, “Cherry, don’t turn down new experiences in life. Be brave an 64Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both are worth checking out! They're both insightful and capable, not just blinded by romance. The first one features a cunning and calculating male lead who's a mastermind! The second one is about a second male lead who rises to power and wins over his rival. [Heart emoji]

12. 212 初 My First Love Knows My Heart 初心知我忆 A Thousand Years of Peace一安万年Modern Romance221k WordsCompleted **[Wealthy family intrigue + reunion after years apart + profound healing + two people choosing each other]** Both leads’ first love + happy ending - He came to her against the light. She had been his sole obsession since his youth. - “You are the reason I’ve spent eight years gathering memories, and the only thing I’ll lose myself in for the rest of my life.” *In high school, Lin Zhiyi was a pearl hiding her radiance, while Ye Chutang was a dazzling sun, too far beyond her reach. She buried th 83Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    Then I have to recommend this book, featuring a gentle, self-controlled, and respectful female protagonist.

13. 213 别 Stop Begging, Young Master of the Rich Family. We Don't Know Each Other! 别求了，豪门太子爷，我们不熟！ Maizi Star麦兹星Modern Romance234k WordsCompleted [Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + Mature Romance + Groveling to Win Her Back, But She Won’t Return + Intense Push and Pull] [Clear-Headed, Independent Lawyer × Powerful Man with a Surprising Side] On the day Zhou Mo was betrayed by a client and her case fell apart, she was approached by Liang Mingqian. Though they had only just met, Liang Mingqian asked, “Should I call you Doctor Zhou or Lawyer Zhou?” No one knew why she had abandoned medicine for law, or what secret lay behind the scar on her 18Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 214 误 I Accidentally Seduced My Archenemy. Night After Night, I Keep Him Wrapped Around My Finger 误撩死对头，掐腰夜夜拿捏 Lone Mist, Green-Robed Wanderer孤雾青衣客Modern Romance215k WordsCompleted Dear readers, the descriptions leading up to the finale might... ahem... I won't say more. You know what I mean, right? (cue the doge meme) I stayed up all night writing, and at last I brought the story to a proper end. Thank you for reading. There's a letter for you at the end, so give it a read. Wishing you all happiness and great fortune. [Two powerful leads facing off + extreme sexual tension + a love rivalry + monogamous, mutually faithful romance] To get out of an arranged marriage, Su Wan 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This CEO is so pure and innocent, a domineering yet pure love! My dream lover

15. 215 诱 A Seductive Kiss! Whose Mortal Enemy Gets Held Close and Kissed Every Day? 诱吻！谁家死对头天天按在怀里亲 Jing Yuexue景悦雪Modern Romance331k WordsCompleted The animated series is now streaming! [Childhood friends + sworn enemies + married first, love later + secret crush becomes mutual + both inexperienced + bickering couple] [Beautiful, proud female urologist vs. scheming, devoted CEO] Si Yin and Duan Xiangze have been at each other's throats for over twenty years. Even their mothers call them "sworn enemies." At a holiday party abroad with their mutual friends, they get drunk, stumble into the wrong room, and she does it with him. "Si the Tease, 21.8kReads8.3Score1.9kShelves
16. 216 又 So Sweet, So Seductive! The Capital’s Princeling Falls for Her Gentle Persuasion 又甜又欲！京圈太子爷沦陷轻哄 A Chubby Orange Cat Who Loves Coffee爱喝咖啡的肥橘Modern Romance116k WordsCompleted [Devoted Powerful Heir × Cool, Resilient Actress] [Beijing Elite Circle + Both Pure in Love + Rekindled Romance + Mutual Pursuit + Sweet Wealthy-Family Romance + Mutual Salvation] Song Tangyue was a wealthy heiress who'd grown up away from her family. When her parents brought her home, they promised to treat her well and make up for all the years they'd missed. She believed them. Instead, they led her straight into an abyss with no way out. Held hostage by family ties, she became a pawn in an ar 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He has sound values, isn't ignorant of the law, and respects the female lead, who also has her own career.

17. 217 昼 The Day When the Days Were Long and the Nights Short 昼长夜短的那天 Nu Wu女吴Modern Romance230k WordsCompleted Completed · [Scheming Approach to a Spoiled Rich Second-Generation Heir VS A Rational, Restrained Female Investment Manager] [CEO + Business Warfare + Push and Pull + Devoted to His Wife + HE] A new hire showed up in Antai’s investment and financing department. To everyone’s surprise, it was Shan Jialin, the notorious spoiled young master of the Shan family. To his face, everyone called him Mr. Shan; behind his back, they complained that he had a pile of scandals and knew nothing about real est 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is a typical CEO, but one who was forced into the role. He doesn't have the typical domineering CEO traits and has a hidden high-IQ identity. He's both charming and gentle towards the female lead.

18. 218 萧 Mr. Xiao, You're Not Worthy Anymore 萧总，如今你不配 Yue Qingrong月清蓉Modern Romance340k WordsCompleted A slow-burn, mature romance driven by believable emotions and logic. This is not a fast, feel-good power fantasy, so proceed with caution if that is not your thing. Bai Ling married into a wealthy family not to climb the social ladder, but because she was out of options and had to take a desperate gamble. She came from an ordinary background and felt awkward and cautious among the wealthy, never daring to overstep. Xiao Zheng is a hard-nosed, pragmatic CEO, cold and possessive by nature. He m 75Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A slow-burn, meticulously crafted, logically-driven CEO romance novel. Sweet and angsty, with subtle and restrained emotional turmoil. Not suitable for fast-paced, mindless reading.

19. 219 震 Shocking! The Illegitimate Daughter Turns the Tables in High Society 震惊！私生女她在豪门圈翻云覆雨 Tapping My Bowl, Waiting for Rations敲碗等发粮Modern Romance474k WordsCompleted This new book has only just received its first rating, and the score is slowly climbing. Don't let the rating put you off! _(:з"∠)_ [Two-faced illegitimate daughter × ruthless heir] [Power couple, marriage first, love later] Everyone in their circle knew that the Xu family had an illegitimate daughter whom the lawful wife had accepted and added to the family register. The wife treated her just like her own daughter. She had all the same food, clothes, and luxuries as the Xu family's legitimate e 787Reads8.9Score101Shelves

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    Both the male and female leads have interesting personalities. The female lead is an illegitimate child; her mother favored her twin brother when she was young, and after the brother's death, her mother went to jail. Her father was more of an obstacle to her. The female lead collaborates with her father's legal wife to shield the eldest daughter from outside hostility. The wife provides her with the same material conditions as the eldest daughter. The male lead's situation is similarly tragic. His parents struggled together from humble beginnings, but his mother, due to advanced maternal age and poor health, gradually withdrew from the company. Their paths diverged, and his father began having affairs. After his mother's death, he quickly gained a stepmother who treated him poorly. The male and female leads work together to resolve the male lead's family's problems; both are ruthless and cunning individuals.

20. 220 双 Chronicle of the Twin Bracelets 双镯记 Cloud Book and Shadow云朵书影Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted [Transmigration to Another World] [Powerful CEO] [Women's Growth] [Mutual Devotion] A wealthy heiress and a princess from another world transmigrate and switch places. How will the rich young heir handle it? Told across two timelines, ancient and modern, this story focuses on women's growth and a love that brings two people together to save each other. Family, friendship, career: she wants it all! In the modern world, there's a wealthy young heir who has been her childhood sweetheart. In the anc 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The CEO has impeccable values ​​and is deeply devoted to his love 👍 Highly recommend this book! A high-quality time-travel novel with dual narratives, tons of foreshadowing, and a very sophisticated plot! A wealthy heiress and an ancient princess swap bodies! The childhood sweethearts' restraint and forbearance! The romance develops gradually, with clear logic, laughter and tears, and a strong sense of destiny! A mutual journey [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece]

21. 221 人 The Joys of Life 人间欢喜 Suihou Zhu随侯珠Modern Romance382k WordsCompleted A young couple’s bittersweet romance, sweet moments amid the angst, with an adorable kid to play matchmaker! They had no choice but to break up five years ago, then miraculously reunited five years later. When a sweet, gentle lamb of a woman meets a cunning, calculating fox of a man, every reunion after a long separation has been planned all along. On the day she married him, she curled up in his arms and sobbed. On the day he divorced her, they raised their glasses and wished each other well. W 7.8kReads9.5Score846Shelves

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    This story features a male lead who is the owner of a listed company, though this isn't immediately apparent from his daily actions. It's a childhood sweetheart story, a reconciliation story, and includes a male protagonist. It's a published work, so the writing style and genre are guaranteed to be high-quality. The content is very humorous, and I highly recommend it. I especially recommend the monk senior character; he's incredibly funny.

22. 222 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score178.8kShelves

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    Looking for a normal CEO romance novel? This one is for you! The protagonist uses deception to pull off amazing feats in a game of gods, his teammates are all highly intelligent, there are so many plot twists that you can't keep up, the rules are novel and have a touch of cultish atmosphere.

23. 223 听 Listen to Her Murmur 听她呢喃 Yun Wu云兀Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted Heiress of a wealthy family x refined but wicked tycoon [Sweet Romance + Married First, Love Later + One-on-One] Lin Yan and Xie Ting went from meeting to getting married in just two days. After the wedding, they went about their own business and kept out of each other’s way. One day, at a party in a bar, Lin Yan was resting on a sofa in the corner when her phone buzzed twice. Xie Ting: [What are you doing?] Lin Yan typed with one hand: [Getting ready to sleep.] After replying, she put down her 2.9kReads9.0Score357Shelves

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    This book is quite good and enjoyable!

24. 224 诸EN The Gods' Foolish Game 诸神愚戏 Ninety Autumns in January一月九十秋Urban3.7M WordsCompleted I have two principles in life: 1. I never lie. 2. I never believe anything anyone says, including myself. “Sir, I would like to point out that your second statement conflicts with the first.” “How so?” “If you never lie, why don’t you believe what you say?” “Oh, sorry. I forgot to mention that I don’t consider myself human.” “?” Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cheng Shi, Cheng Shi who never lies. What, you’ve never heard of me? That’s all right. You simply haven’t been deceived by m 519.6kReads9.7Score67.5kShelves
25. 225 甜 So Sweet It Drives Me Crazy! The Chaste CEO Flirts with Me by Day and Dreams of Me by Night 甜疯！禁欲总裁日日撩我夜夜梦我 A Piece of Candy in My Palm掌心有颗糖Modern Romance716k WordsCompleted (Transmigrate into a book + reborn, very sweet romance, soft and delicate heroine, possessive love interest, entertainment industry) Xu Zhishui transmigrated into a book as the villainess. She tried to latch onto the powerful male lead, but died in the antagonist’s bed on her wedding night. When she returned from the world of the novel to reality, she brought the novel’s antagonist back with her. Xu Zhishui: “I’ve got to keep clinging to this powerful man!” The woman-averse Fourth Master Shen wa 17.2kReads9.2Score3kShelves

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    Both of these books are excellent! [Admiring][Admiring][Drooling][Drooling]

26. 226 别 Don't Mess with Me. I'm Sick, and When I Snap, I Don't Care If I Live or Die 别惹我，我有病，发起疯来不要命 Li Zi Is a Little Salty李子有点咸Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted [Sweet, flirtatious romance + mystical arts + goofy comedy + yandere + soft and adorable, unhinged heroine & abstinent, hopelessly lovestruck hero] [Eastern divine dragon & Western evil dragon] One day, Ji Jingqiu found a grimy little bundle by the roadside. The poor, helpless bundle came right up and asked if he knew how to cut open a brain. Figuring she probably wasn’t quite right in the head, he took her home to treat her. Somewhere along the way, the girl got better, and he became hopelessly 2.4kReads9.4Score299Shelves

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    A CEO who will find his own wife, has a past life, a lighthearted and humorous series, with sound values.

27. 227 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.7kReads9.6Score22.6kShelves
28. 228 听 Be Good and Get Candy, Misbehave and Get Beaten 听话有糖吃，不乖就挨揍 Keep It Up, Mang Mang忙忙加油Modern Romance279k WordsCompleted [A spoiled, short-tempered little phoenix ✖️ An even more short-tempered, father-and-mother-in-one superstar] Everyone had heard that the Xie family’s precious daughter was delicate and meek, with a sweet, gentle disposition. They only found out the truth after she moved in. Climbing onto rooftops and tearing them apart was routine. Getting into fights was her idea of entertainment. Overnight, superstar Shen went from being heaven’s favored son to an “older brother apologizing on his kid sist 2.2kReads9.3Score195Shelves
29. 229 你 If You Won’t Leave, I Won’t Give Up on You! 你若不离，我亦不弃！ My Yeye Has a Few Little Talents我家耶耶会点小才艺Modern Romance2.8M WordsOngoing [Everyday Romance + One-on-One + Sweet Romance] Fu Chen was an ordinary young man until an accident forced him to conceal his identity and join the border army. During a mission, Fu Chen unexpectedly saves Gong Linghua, the governor's granddaughter, and is gravely wounded in the process... Three years later, Fu Chen returns victorious, and Gong Linghua comes looking for him... Gong Linghua bites down hard on Fu Chen's lip and says domineeringly, “Do you know how many years I've been looking for 850Reads7.4Score101Shelves

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    Anyone else like me who loves watching stories with reversed identities? Have any of you seen this?

30. 230 财 The Tycoon’s Sweetheart: Darling, Be Good and Spoil Me 财阀小甜妻：老公，乖乖宠我 Flower-Surprised Magpie花惊鹊Modern Romance7.2M WordsOngoing Jiang Chenyu, the business world's emperor, swore he would never marry. Then one day, he was saddled with a sweet little wife, and Young Master Jiang began a whole new chapter of his life! “CEO, your wife smashed up the Wei family’s place.” “Has she calmed down?” “Not yet...” “Get a few more people over there to help her.” “CEO, your wife got into a fight and sent someone to the hospital.” “Is she satisfied?” “No.” The man kept working. “Carry on.” One day, when he heard that she’d gotten into a 87.5kReads9.4Score3.2kShelves

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    This is a perfectly normal CEO; I feel like this is real life—very rich but still eats at roadside stalls, goes to snack streets, and even buys ice cream wholesale in the summer. 🍦🍦🍦

31. 231 联 It's Just a Marriage Alliance, President Xiao, Are You Serious? 联姻而已，肖总你玩真的？ Lan Lu兰鹭Modern Romance276k WordsOngoing [Two strong leads + mutual flirting + marriage before love + bickering couple + sweet romance] To avoid an arranged marriage, Meng Qingyin let loose abroad, constantly changing boyfriends. Who could have guessed her family would “go bankrupt,” trick her into returning home, and promptly marry her off to her nemesis, Xiao Beiqi? On their first night together, he pins her against the door, holds up photos of her romantic history, and sneers, “You sure get around, don't you?” Meng Qingyin fires bac 507Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male and female leads are both quite normal, and they often fight. The male lead is a humble, working-class yet domineering CEO who reads romance novels and says he wants to work hard to earn hundreds of millions. The female lead is capable and the plot is interesting. Highly recommended!

32. 232 我 My CEO and Me 我和我的总裁先生 Chong Er虫二Modern Romance179k WordsCompleted Xia Yan suspects she must have offended the God of Misfortune lately. First she gets dumped, then she offends a client and is forced to quit her job. People say that when God closes one door, he opens a window, but Xia Yan doesn't buy it. Otherwise, how could her new employer be Lu Xu, who had already seen her less-than-ordinary side? The first time Lu Xu saw Xia Yan, she was alluringly working her way among a group of men, and he was one of them. At first, he didn't want to hire her. But for so 181Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    The short story is finished; it's very realistic, not exaggerated, but...

33. 233 谁 What Movie Star Still Practices Immortality? 谁家影后还修仙啊！ Foodie, Don't Break the Rules吃货别犯戒Mystery243k WordsOngoing [A powerful patron leads the way, supernatural cultivation, wild metaphysical ideas, punishing scumbags and leveling up, sharp-tongued but soft-hearted domineering CEO x rebellious, proud actress] Hexes? Raising ghosts? Sorcerers battling it out? A haunted village corpse? We’ve got it all. Come uncover the entertainment industry’s secrets... Three years ago, Zhong Ling, a top-tier starlet, was vilified across the internet overnight and publicly announced her retirement from show business. The ni 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Reading this novel reminded me of Korean dramas like "Master's Sun," "A Korean Odyssey," and "The Lonely and Great God." This novel is amazing, even better than those dramas! The world-building is very reasonable and unconventional. It truly deserves its reputation as a homegrown Chinese romance novel with a domineering CEO and supernatural cultivation elements. Only Tomato (the author) could create something like this; there are no substitutes or replacements online! It's authentic and incredibly enjoyable! It perfectly suits the tastes of Chinese readers! Entry Guide: A female protagonist who grows and develops, a significant personality shift later in the story, and satisfying revenge and face-slapping moments!

34. 234 舔 After Four Years as a Doormat, She Turned to a Powerful Tycoon and Was Spoiled Until She Cried 舔狗四年，她转头财阀大佬被宠哭 Wan Liu挽榴Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted [Devoted Couple + Sweet Romance + Age Gap + Face-Slapping + The Scumbag Ex's Road to Regret] After four years of unrequited love, she finally moved him. At the birthday banquet before their wedding, however, his first love showed up, and he pulled her into his arms and kissed her passionately. Lin Mo watched the sweet scene. Then she turned and threw herself into the arms of the man she'd picked up. “I'm going to marry someone else tomorrow.” Ji Yechen's voice was low. “Who do you want to marry? 137Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A normal, traditional CEO romance novel, sweet and fluffy, already completed.

35. 235 拿 The Night I Got My Ice-Cold Boss Wrapped Around My Finger 拿捏高冷上司的那个夜晚 Young v幼vTwo Male Leads193k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads / Silly, Lighthearted Tone / Logic Out the Window / Everyday Life / 1v1 / Happy Ending / Sweet Romance] [Seemingly Proper but Actually a Secret Flirt, Not a Domineering CEO Top x A Working Stiff Who Goes Berserk at the Drop of a Hat Bottom] My boss treats me like a workhorse; I treat my boss like a monkey. [Just got a rating!!] Synopsis: Working stiff Zhang Ru accidentally catches his aloof boss grilling skewers at a street stall, and the boss's cocky, glamorous CEO persona comes 184Reads8.9Score108Shelves

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    It's normal, but not quite a domineering CEO type.

36. 236 唐 A Tang-Song Romance with Ming Qing 唐宋缘明倾 Muzi Kun Shao木子kun少Modern Romance20k WordsCompleted A brand-new work from rising writer Muzi Kunshao! A sweet, down-to-earth love story! Not your usual domineering CEO romance! It’s sure to be a refreshing change! Thank you to every reader for your support! Your support is what inspires me to write! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A perfectly normal CEO, just an ordinary person. Not domineering, and he didn't force a kiss.

37. 237 野 Wildfire Sweeps the Harbor 野火燎港 Jing Nuo景诺Modern Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Daddy-type powerhouse + forbidden romance + older man + mutual firsts + powerful man bows his head] As the illegitimate daughter of the Jiang family, Jiang Wu married into the top-tier Pei family of Hong Kong City. On the very first day, she was already branded with shame. Her husband, Pei Muye, the Pei family's unruly second son, had a sordid past before marriage and partied night after night afterward. On her birthday, he even brought his illegitimate child before her, letting the second bran 32.8kReads8.4Score2.4kShelves

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    When Jiang Wu finally exposed her scumbag boyfriend and achieved great success in her career, Pei Jingchen was filled with regret. He tried to please her in the most clumsy way and waited with the most sincere heart, just hoping that she would look at him one more time.

38. 238 打 How Can a Wage Slave Survive in a Melodramatic Novel? 打工人在狗血小说里如何苟活 Rain Eaves Daddy雨檐霸霸Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted Also known as How to Survive as an Office Worker in a Dogblood Novel and The Self-Cultivation of a Corporate Drone Complete. The ending may be a little rushed, but I finished it properly. It isn't abandoned. Li Fu accidentally transmigrated into a dogblood novel called The CEO's Runaway Little Wife. She didn't have a System giving her missions, a golden finger, or the role of the novel's heroine, the little wife. She was the CEO's personal secretary. She would help the CEO find love and witness 1.8kReads9.2Score242Shelves

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    I highly recommend the first book! ^_^ The potential pitfalls are in the first chapter; you can find the latest reviews there.

39. 239 总 The CEO Became His Wife's Moonlight's Stand-In 总裁成了夫人白月光的替身 Butterbeer Foam黄油啤酒沫Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted [Coolheaded, headstrong female wind-element doctor * scheming, ascetic, dog-like male CEO] [Gentle childhood sweetheart vs. fated newcomer, mistaken stand-in identity] They say you should never meet someone too dazzling when you are young. At nineteen, Zuo Yi lost the person she loved most. She tormented herself for seven years, only to discover that everything had been betrayal and deceit. In her heart, Zuo Yi knew she had no right to drag her own shattered life into Gu Lanzhi’s gentle, beautif 5Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    This is a must-read! A domineering CEO suddenly appears who looks just like the female lead's deceased "white moonlight," and he pursues her relentlessly only to discover he's just a lookalike! The female lead is a highly intelligent female doctor who has been tormented by love and self-blame for seven years, growing and redeeming herself from her childhood along the way!

40. 240 洁 The Germaphobe CEO Thinks I'm Dirty, Yet Begs Me to Feed Him Every Day 洁癖总裁嫌我脏，却日日求投喂 Graceful as Can Be婉婉如兮Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted [CEO + housekeeper + both leads are devoted only to each other + pursuit + role-playing] Unemployed as soon as she graduates? She takes on private-chef gigs to make ends meet, and her very first client turns out to be a “misogynistic germophobe.” He starts by giving her a full-body disinfection treatment at the door, then watches her the entire time she cooks, demanding that she disinfect this and that. Lin Wanxia grips her spatula and curses under her breath. “Once I finish this job, I’m neve 223Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Suitable for heartwarming and sweet everyday stories.

41. 241 新 Newlywed Trial Period: Working at President Li's House 新婚试用期：在厉总家打工的日子 The Landlord Plants Trees东家种树Modern Romance827k WordsCompleted The rating just came in, but it’ll go up. Marriage first, love later; devoted to each other; a resilient, delicate flower versus a stern CEO who loves to act cute Su Liluo spent three years as Mrs. Lu, paying out of pocket to support her husband. The day the jacarandas bloomed, she finally decided to change careers: become Mrs. Li, with a salary. Her new husband, Li Yanzhou, is handsome, rich, and taciturn. His only flaw is treating her like an employee. “Family dinner tonight. Do well and you 61.9kReads8.8Score7.1kShelves

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    A fairly normal CEO

42. 242 逃 The Deserter Heads North 逃兵向北 Irrational Numbers Can't Be Counted无理数不清Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted [Older Man] [Push and Pull] [Evenly Matched] [Emotional Games] Lian Yao is twenty-three and has never been in a relationship. A physics student, she lives by two principles: physics formulas don't lie, and men who've been in relationships are off-limits. Then she meets Yu Linshen. On their first trip together, in a hotel room, she kisses Yu Linshen, then pushes him away. “I don't want to like you anymore, Yu Linshen.” During their first intimate encounter, she discovers the secret on Yu Linshe —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hahaha, a normal love story [smirking] Older man/older woman, tug-of-war, ambiguity, endless entanglement.

43. 243 重 Reborn to Win! The Red Sleeve's Scheme 重生中奖！红袖之谋 Little Deer Ya鹿丫儿Modern Romance660k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead + Strong Male Lead + CEO + Workplace Romance and Marriage + Business Rivalry + Urban Suspense] In her previous life, she won 800 million in the lottery, only to be betrayed by everyone and subjected to endless humiliation. Reborn, she vows that the people who hurt her won't get a single cent of that 800 million. She buys luxury homes and cars, letting those people look but never touch, until they’re sick with envy. She enjoys tea in the office and serves as a director. It’ 313Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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    This is a realistic portrayal; the CEO also participates in business battles and, like ordinary people, dates and falls in love with the female lead. They go public with their relationship from the start and never hide it for fear of others knowing. Both the male and female leads are mature, have sound values, and are assertive.

44. 244 未 When My Fiancé’s Ex Returned, I Married His Uncle Instead 未婚夫前女友归来，我闪婚他小叔 White Porridge Goes with Everything白粥百搭Modern Romance180k WordsOngoing [Heroine Wen Yaochu: heiress to a wealthy family / Hero Xie Mingzhou: rising star in tech] Ten years of secret love, five years engaged. Wen Yaochu thought that if she endured the long wait, they would finally have their happy ending. Instead, she heard that her fiancé and his ex-girlfriend had rekindled their romance. Only then did she realize the truth. From beginning to end, she had been nothing but a pawn Xie Zeyuan used to placate the Xie family. The Wen family’s finances were in trouble, 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A good read if you're looking for something to read! Strong leads! The female lead's relationship is one of arranged marriage followed by love, while the male lead's unrequited love blossoms into reality. Hopefully, the second male lead will regret his decision.

45. 245 完 Oh No! The Pretty Boy I Kept Is the Young Master of Beijing's Elite 完蛋！我养的小白脸是京圈太子爷 Little Crayon Nian蜡笔小年Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Tomato Short Drama: My Toyboy Is the Powerful Young Master of the Capital On her wedding night, her husband eloped abroad with his mistress. Did Jiang Ciyou cry? No! She turned around and kept an impossibly handsome toyboy. Why not? They could all have a good time together! The toyboy had broad shoulders, a slim waist, and was clingy. He could be both wolfish and sweet, and loved to act cute. After three carefree years, Jiang Ciyou handed him an enormous check. “Darling, my husband is back. Let’ 29.7kReads9.0Score5.9kShelves

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    Book Synopsis: On her wedding night, her husband eloped abroad with his mistress. Did Jiang Ciyou cry? No! She turned around and took in an incomparably handsome gigolo. Well, let's all have fun together! The gigolo had broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and was clingy, both fierce and gentle, and loved to be pampered. After three years of carefree living, Jiang Ciyou handed the gigolo a huge check. "Baby, my husband is back. Let's end this." Who knew the gigolo would fly into a rage: "Jiang Ciyou, you want to dump me? Do you even know who I am?"

46. 246 寻 Searching for Lost Fragments of the Soul 寻找失落的灵魂碎片 Water Leaves No Trace水不留痕Modern Romance226k WordsCompleted None of us is perfect. Each of us seems to be missing a piece. We may not even know how to love ourselves. Armed with nothing but reckless courage, we wander through this city of desire, trying to find the fragments of our lost souls and piece together a whole self. This is a story set at a clothing company called Golden Butterfly. Nishang is a patternmaker who has a crush on her mentor, Wang Haiyang. Her mentor, Wang Haiyang, is a man with a past. The designer Xiuyi has her sights set on the bo 458Reads8.7Score100Shelves

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    Based on my reading time, the following recommendations are all books I personally think deserve a 9.5 Rating, even more so than AI-generated domineering CEOs. 1️⃣ A domineering CEO who loves his career and his wife, whose sweet talk is just right, not annoying, and who wants to be clingy but is too busy with work. 2️⃣ And 5️⃣ by the same author, highly recommended. If you've seen too many perfect domineering CEOs, try this kind of realistic portrayal. Many details are realistic and funny, making it more relatable. Suggested viewing order: 5️⃣ first, then 2️⃣. 3️⃣ A cold yet affectionate, sarcastic but kind-hearted domineering CEO in a foreign company. 4️⃣ The least famous domineering CEO here. The male lead's respect for women in daily life is a huge plus, and the short length makes it easy to read. I'm giving this a thumbs up.

47. 247 癫 What the Heck? I Woke Up After a Car Crash as a Dog? 癫，车祸醒来我怎么变成了狗？ I’m Definitely Not a Little Rice Ball我才不是小丸纸Modern Romance155k WordsOngoing [A cold-faced CEO who's unhinged inside vs. a genuine online celebrity who's good at everything] [Both leads are devoted to one another + sweet romance + male lead deliberately seduces her + can hear inner thoughts + fake and real heiresses] Zhong Yi only picked up a stray dog by the roadside, never expecting it to get her involved with the crown prince of the capital's elite. The dog she picked up is both intelligent and well-behaved. It's just that he gets nosebleeds when he sees her showering 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recently discovered a new book, a rather novel CEO romance novel. The male lead gets into a car accident and his soul transmigrates into the body of a dog, which is then taken in by the female lead. After returning to human form, he keeps trying to seduce the female lead. On the surface, the female lead is unmoved, but she can actually hear the male lead's inner thoughts and is gradually moved by the seemingly aloof but actually goofy male lead.

48. 248 养 A Flawed Upbringing 养成偏差 Saury and Three Cats秋刀鱼和三只猫Modern Romance323k WordsCompleted Cheng Huaizhou, the youngest partner at Maxwell Consulting, an industry benchmark and a business decision-maker who puts reason above all else. Ruan Chaoyang, a rookie who stumbled into consulting after being laid off, with unconventional instincts and energy to spare. His perfect algorithms and her knack for breaking the rules clash again and again. In this contest between reason and emotion, falling in love is the most beautiful deviation in the data. A proud mentor and a sunny girl who always 16.1kReads9.4Score2.1kShelves
49. 249 关 Guan Yu's Marriage Troubles 关云长的婚姻大事 Jian Zhixia简至夏Modern Romance282k WordsCompleted An everyday story, not a domineering CEO romance and not about a strong, independent heroine. The heroine has an ex-boyfriend, so don’t read if that bothers you. The male lead is sexually inexperienced. 1/ At twenty-nine, Guan Yuting was embarrassed to tell anyone that she hoped for love and marriage. These days, everyone champions strong heroines and condemns women who lose their heads over love, but that really was what she wanted. 2/ When you’re out and about, you get to make up your own back 5.5kReads9.1Score771Shelves
50. 250 邱 Secretary Qiu's Marriage 邱秘书的婚事 Water Leaves No Trace水不留痕Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted Qiu Yu is the secretary to Ji Xiangdong, the owner of a real estate company. She's a chubby little foodie who loves to eat and works hard. Her parents always hoped their daughter would marry a son-in-law who could eat as much as she could and wouldn't look down on her. After a long search and many twists and turns, she finally found the right man. No angst. 51.7kReads9.5Score5.7kShelves

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    Based on my reading time, the following recommendations are all books I personally think deserve a 9.5 rating, even more so than AI-generated domineering CEOs. 1️⃣ A domineering CEO who loves his career and his wife, whose sweet talk is just right, not annoying, and who wants to be clingy but is too busy with work. 2️⃣ and 5️⃣ by the same author, highly recommended. If you've seen too many perfect domineering CEOs, try this kind of realistic portrayal. Many details are realistic and funny, making it more relatable. Suggested viewing order: 5️⃣ first, then 2️⃣. 3️⃣ A cold yet affectionate, sarcastic but kind-hearted domineering CEO in a foreign company. 4️⃣ The least famous domineering CEO here. The male lead's respect for women in daily life is a huge plus, and the short length makes it easy to read. I'm giving this a thumbs up.

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