Republican-Era Romance: The Heroine Returns from Studying Abroad, the Hero Is a Warlord, and They Grew Up Together 民国女主留洋归来，男主是一个军阀，两人青梅竹马

1. 51 民 The Gentleman of the Republic 民国的先生 Starry Words星星语话Urban1.8M WordsCompleted The plot is reasonable, with no System. An ordinary person transmigrates to the Republican era. I hope readers can find a touch of Republican-era charm here. The narration is grounded, with no exaggeration whatsoever… 6.3kReads8.6Score36414d adds

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2. 52 穿 Transmigrate and Write Novels 穿越写小说 Mo Tianyan, Who Loves Shrimp and Loofah爱吃虾仁丝瓜的莫天焱Modern Romance278k WordsCompleted (A strong heroine in the Republican era: the birth of a generation-defining woman writer) A village girl unexpectedly transmigrates into the life of a wealthy young lady in the Republican era. Her three brothers, the ones who could stand up for her, are all on the battlefield. Her fiancé keeps pressuring her to call off the engagement. This is too much! Liu Maohua can only pick up her dreams again, writing about the decadent extravagance of high society, the struggle of ordinary people to surviv 123Reads—Score—14d adds

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   So addictive! The female protagonist travels back to the Republican era and starts writing a novel, beginning with posting wall posters and gradually illuminating the chaotic world. It's heartwarming and inspiring, free and ad-free, so just go for it!

3. 53 小 The Little Beauty Came Knocking, and Marshal Nie Keeps Her in His Arms and Spoils Her Every Day 小美人送上门，聂帅护怀里日日宠 Fan Sheng梵升Modern Romance674k WordsCompleted [Fictional Republic of China setting, reborn, extremely powerful male lead, heroine who dares to kill] [Thank you for coming, for staying, for your recognition and appreciation, and for your kind reviews and support.] Yu Yin wrongly hated a powerful man she couldn't afford to offend, and held a grudge against him for the rest of her life. She spent her life feeling guilty, doing everything she could to make amends to the devoted husband who had treated her with unwavering love. Only when she'd e 4kReads9.2Score39514d adds

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   You are the partner I personally chose, the only choice I will never regret and am willing to make. We will walk hand in hand through the chaos of the world, living up to our youth and our love. Super incredibly beautiful (/ω\)

4. 54 小 After the Little Princess Ran Away, the Young Marshal Forced His Love on Her 小祖宗逃跑后，被少帅强制宠爱 Spicy Strips That Aren't Spicy辣条不辣Modern Romance336k WordsCompleted Complete, with bonus chapters. The short drama is now available. [Republican-era romance, unruly young marshal x gentle, pliant girl who pretends to be sweet, one-on-one, mutual firsts] … When Xu Jinye first arrived at the governor's residence, Wei Liangchen threw her out twice. Everyone said, “Those two don’t get along.” Jinye knew, too, that they had ended up together by a twist of fate. He had someone he liked, and sooner or later they would part ways. She tried to keep a clear head, waiting 14.7kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds
5. 55 搬 I Cleared Out My Scumbag Father’s House, Then Married the Warlord While Pregnant 搬空渣爹，资本小姐挺孕肚嫁督军 Boundless Eternal Life无垠永生Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [Republican era + military marriage + reborn + pocket dimension + resistance against Japan + marriage by contract + strong female lead] Shen Tingwan, the heiress of the Shen family in Shanghai, was force-fed labor-inducing drugs by her biological father, Shen Wanhong. She and her unborn child died in the delivery room, all because she was a daughter and stood in the way of her stepsister and her “illegitimate son.” Reborn on the eve of the tragedy, she finds her unborn child still alive and an e 189Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The plot is full of twists and turns, unfolding a captivating story starting with a pregnant woman getting married.

6. 56 他 Someone Else's Beloved? The Commander Will Still Take Her by Force 他人挚爱？督军照样强娶豪夺 Zhou Yichui周一吹Modern Romance455k WordsCompleted (Male stand-in, possessive pursuit, forced love, intense push and pull, powerful man bows his head, two strong leads, both devoted to each other) Transmigrated into a warlord-ravaged era, Ruan Xiaoxiao only wants to keep her head down and survive. But disaster strikes: her comrade is framed and thrown into the police station. With nowhere else to turn, she has no choice but to humble herself and beg Huo Yunting, the governor of three provinces, who holds the power of life and death. Everyone s 2.7kReads—Score22414d adds
7. 57 雪 Xue Wutong 雪梧桐 Xun Bai荀柏710k WordsCompleted [Republican-era ensemble cast + love of country + two powerful leads + older man/younger woman + sweet romance + pursuit of love + powerful man bows his head + heartbreaking angst + bad ending] In the Republican era, Nanjing was home to two renowned romantics. I do not believe in Buddha, but I would kneel at every temple in Nanjing if only Heaven would give me back my wife. Zhou Qingshi, courtesy name Changyu, was the eldest son and eldest grandson of the Zhou family, and ninth in birth order. 400Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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   Love in the Republic of China Era

8. 58 简 Simply Put, I Love You 简而言之我爱你 Mu Yidan木一单Modern Romance2.3M WordsCompleted Campus Trilogy, Book Three: also known as The Finest Words In this fleeting world, I love three things: the sun, the moon, and you. The sun is for the morning, the moon is for the evening, and you are for every moment in between. You are a breeze passing through the hall, yet somehow you stir up a raging flood. I am a humble ferryman with lowered brows, but my silence hides a special fondness for you. The moon beneath the sea is the moon in the sky; the person before me is the one in my heart. X 333Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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   I'm a seasoned bookworm, and my top recommendations are all books I would reread. You should give them a try!

9. 59 许 I Promise You a Smile That Captivates the City 许你一笑倾城 Mu Yidan木一单Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted A girl with mild autism is immersed in her own world. An event she can’t refuse brings her face-to-face with the online creator she admires most. Neither of them expects anything beyond their collaboration, assuming they’ll go their separate ways afterward. But one unexpected encounter after another gradually gets them used to having each other around. Lin Chenxin never imagined that a series of ordinary meetings would make him fall for a distant, absent-minded girl. His long-quiet heart begins 52Reads8.4Score—14d adds
10. 60 清 Qing Transmigration: My Son Is So Outstanding, I Become Empress After Being Made a Side Consort 清穿：儿子太争气，侧福晋封后了 Sweet 8糖糖8甜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Alternate-history Qing Dynasty transmigration + spiritual spring space + sweet romance, no angst + doted on exclusively in the later chapters] Transmigrating as Geng Shi, Yongzheng's Consort Yu, Geng Jinghan puts winning his heart first and seducing him second. Fourth Master: “Bear me a son and I'll promote you to Side Consort.” Geng Jinghan: “What if I give you two sons?” Fourth Master: “What do you want, Han'er?” Geng Jinghan: “Be crazy about me, mad for me, and bang your head against the 21.3kReads9.4Score2.2k14d adds
11. 61 最 The Best of Times, When I Told You I Loved You 最好时光说爱你 Mu Yidan木一单Modern Romance559k WordsCompleted There are countless people who pass each other by on campus, but amid the crowds, there is always someone who makes you stop and take notice. The architecture department's elusive heartthrob, hailed as a genius and admired by everyone for his talent and good looks, Su Mochen falls for the one destined to be his lifelong partner with just one casual glance. When it comes to the girl who steals his heart, he reveals a dark, domineering side for the first time. Yang Liangxi has always lived each da 103Reads8.7Score—14d adds
12. 62 见 Into the Wild 见野 Ning Yuchen宁雨沉Modern Romance450k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available] Xia Wanwan died suddenly after spending twenty years tightening screws at a factory. To her surprise, she was reborn. But why had the factory director's son from her previous life shown up in this one? Jiang Ye, the big shot at No. 1 High School, had somehow taken an interest in Xia Wanwan. Everyone thought Xia Wanwan had offended Jiang Ye and that her days were about to get rough. At last, one day, Jiang Ye and Xia Wanwan got into a huge argument, and he 6.3kReads9.5Score1k14d adds
13. 63 我 I Work in Customer Service for a Property Management Company 我在物业做客服 March Tiger三月的虎Urban668k WordsCompleted [Inside the property management industry] [Social issues] [Reality] [Workplace comeback] [Passionate] [Hard work] [Face-slapping] After his startup fails, Zhang Juntao returns to the workplace. Watch as he finds his way forward in the property management industry he once complained about! Cluttered hallways, parking problems, leaks, noise disputes, and a host of other headaches: how will he and his friends overcome them? How will he level up by defeating one challenge after another, growing from 282Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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    On the Nth day of the property management fee collection deadline, Tomato's comeback story kept the working class's mentality as steady as Mount Tai.

14. 64 心 The White Jade Capital in My Heart 心上白玉京 No Wind, No Moon也无风月Modern Romance223k WordsOngoing [Alternate-Republic Era + Love of Country and Family + Beloved by All] A dramatic, cunning governor-general x a moody, world-weary crybaby * She is the moon in everyone’s heart; he is the sun that will redeem the rest of her life. * Back then, Shen Polu was the only son of the marshal of the navy and army. Bai Yujing was the daughter of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Their arranged marriage was a match made in heaven. Later, Shen Polu came to command four provinces, holding court in Jingbei w —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male and female protagonists come from families with long-standing friendships, and their marriage is a political and military alliance. The female protagonist returns from studying abroad, embraces new ideas, and advocates revolution. The male protagonist, on the other hand, rules his own territory, seeking only self-preservation in a chaotic world. Later, the female protagonist's close friend dies because of her reform efforts, and she completely loses hope in saving the country. The male protagonist, witnessing the actions of foreign powers in China, resolves to save the nation and leads the female protagonist out of her ideological dead end.

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