A Levelheaded Heroine Who Won't Give Up on Herself for a Man, and Is Actually Smart! 女主清醒，不会为了男人放弃自己，智商在线！

1. 401 心 A Heart Like Glazed Glass, A Body Like a Cocoon: An Lingrong’s Memoir 心如琉璃，身作茧——安陵容自叙 The Green Snake Is a Tigress青蛇是母老虎Ancient Romance7k WordsCompleted A heart like glazed glass, a body cocooned, An Lingrong tells her own story 1Reads—Score—14d adds
2. 402 会 She Has a Billion Kinds of Superpowers, Yet Always Says She's Weak 会亿种异能的她，总说自己很弱 Seven Stars, One Point七星一点Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.2M WordsOngoing No romance, special abilities, leveling up + Infinite Flow scenarios + skill plundering + hunting monsters in the wild. Human emotions mutated into monsters, and domains descended upon the world. When the psychologist Zuo Xiuyan saw it all, she thought, Hm? This is right up my alley! Emotional contamination? Sorry, her emotions are steady, and contamination tastes great. Emotional monsters? Sorry, she absorbs emotions, and monsters taste great. What, people with mental illnesses are mutating int 18.1kReads9.2Score3.1k14d adds

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   There are no men, no male lead or male supporting character; the female lead is willing to risk everything to become strong.

3. 403 九 Nine-Tailed Fox Memoir: I’m Actually Just a Cloth Dismantler 九尾自叙：我其实就是一拆布工 The Green Snake Is a Tigress青蛇是母老虎Female-Channel Fanfiction17k WordsCompleted A Nine-Tailed Fox’s own story: I’m really just a seam ripper. —Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 404 买 Buy Me If You Want, No Need to Spend a Fortune 买我乐意，无需千金 The Green Snake Is a Tigress青蛇是母老虎29k WordsCompleted I Buy What I Want. No Need for a Thousand Gold Pieces. —Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 405 老 Wifey, Wifey, This Snake Loves You: I Give You All I Have 老婆老婆蛇爱你，蛇的全部献给你 Big Northeastern Pear东北大鸭梨Modern Romance203k WordsCompleted A comic adaptation is out! (Check the author's reviews for content warnings!) Beautiful, independent florist × a young snake-shifter heir who pretends to be a stray and is hopelessly devoted to her [Mutual firsts | The male lead gets very jealous, so stay away if that's not your thing!] The night the snake Xu Yi had raised ran away from home, a handsome man stood at her door, his eyes red-rimmed. “Wife, please don't leave me.” Q: What's it like when the snake you raised turns into a gorgeous guy 7.7kReads8.9Score97714d adds

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   [Shy][Flying kiss][Flying kiss][Evil laugh][Admiration] He absolutely adores this passionate little dog! The male lead is a snake (with an alias) that the female lead picked up and took home. The female lead keeps the snake as a pet, while the male lead treats the female lead like his wife. 🤣 The male lead is such a drama queen, always imagining things. In the early episodes, he sneaks out, falls into a lake, and becomes stupid, only remembering his wife. After losing his memory, he only dares to secretly ask for his wife's kisses and sleep in her bed. He regains his memory in chapter 23, and then he's all lovey-dovey, constantly vying for her affections and chasing after her for recognition. His heart flies away whenever his wife appears. ⸜(* ॑꒳ˆ * )⋆*❤︎ During his heat cycle, he hangs on a tree to endure it, turns into a black snake, and uses his tail to steal clothes from his wife. He even compares whose tail is smoother and more tactile with the kitten the female lead adopted. By the way, was he some kind of intelligent creature before he lost his memory? 😂😂

6. 406 白 After Signing in Black and White, Mr. Yan Regretted It 白纸黑字后，燕总他后悔了 The Green Snake Is a Tigress青蛇是母老虎Modern Romance78k WordsCompleted My name is Tang Xuan. I was born into a family that only pretended to be wealthy. I knew my parents cared about running the company and making money. They devoted all their energy to growing the business and raising our family’s standing, so we could truly enter high society. That’s why I was sensible and well-behaved from a young age. I never caused trouble. My name is Yan Chengfeng. I’m a heaven’s favorite. Other rich kids were born with silver spoons in their mouths, but I was probably born w 2Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 407 他 His Grievance: The Young Gentleman from the Countryside 他的委屈：乡下来的小郎君 Qing Heng Yu Ning清珩聿宁Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted A chance encounter one night at a bonfire party led Wu Tingzhou to mistakenly believe that Zheng Xingning wanted to be with him. But when he finally entered her life, he realized that a man with nothing to his name could hardly make things work with a wealthy, headstrong girl. Yet Wu Tingzhou was already in love with her and couldn't bear to part with Zheng Xingning. As a result, he endured one grievance after another, only to receive a single apology from her in the end... After regaining his m 198Reads—Score—14d adds

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8. 408 那 Then Stay Trapped in My Arms 那就困在我怀里 Qing Heng Yu Ning清珩聿宁Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted Pressed by her family to marry, Shao Qingning meets Xiao Heng through a blind date. Their marriage has barely begun when her first love, Qi Yuanchen, returns from abroad and asks to get back together. For the sake of her own happiness, Shao Qingning decides to be selfish for once and asks Xiao Heng to end their marriage. She thought theirs was an ordinary marriage, never imagining that he would one day wield immense power and unimaginable wealth. “Shao Qingning, when you threw me away like a pie 1.3kReads8.1Score—14d adds
9. 409 双 Two Wild Geese Return in the Drizzle 双雁归来细雨中 A Qi7阿柒7Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (The rating is low because it was just released and the platform gave it a default score! It has nothing to do with the quality of the story!!) (Please give this story a chance!) She is the only daughter of a distinguished general's household. Thinking ahead, she gives up the luxurious life in the capital and goes away to study the arts, all to leave her family a way out in case it ever falls into decline. He is The Outcast, the crown prince, second only to the emperor and above all others. He w 285Reads8.1Score10314d adds

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   The female lead remains clear-headed throughout, possesses exceptional abilities, is skilled in martial arts, has a high IQ, and understands political maneuvering. She has the courage to accept love while also maintaining the confidence to withdraw gracefully. Even with the male lead holding a high position and great power, she remains undaunted.

10. 410 明 Knowing It Would Hurt: Mr. Jiang Still Sinks Deeper at Every Step 明知是伤：江先生却步步沉沦 Qing Heng Yu Ning清珩聿宁Modern Romance58k WordsOngoing She’s a little heartless, a little mean. But he’s a little in love with her. No, not a little. He loves her a lot. Jiang Qianyu really has no way to handle Cen Jiyue. Luckily, by the end of the story, she finally understands his pure and obsessive love… 50Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 411 大 The Heiress Only Wants to Farm 大小姐她只想种田 Will You Fall from the Ninth Heaven落不落九天Ancient Romance212k WordsCompleted [A beautiful, wealthy heiress who is ruthless, blunt, and always says what she means + a tragic, handsome, devoted emperor They let their feelings grow, but never cross the line. Both of them can speak their minds.] Jiang Zhenhe has a pocket dimension, beautiful looks, and a life made for winning. After she transmigrates into a book, she becomes the legitimate daughter of a declining marquis’s household. Her father is a shameless leech who lives off his first wife’s dowry, uses his in-laws to cl 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead pursues her own interests, and the male lead respects her, never interfering. Because she's involved in agriculture and infrastructure, the male lead, acting as emperor, sends people to coordinate, but he doesn't recruit all her talent; they coexist peacefully. The female lead travels extensively, and the male lead doesn't interfere. Their relationship is pure and straightforward—a worthwhile investment.

12. 412 驯 The Rules of Taming Love! The Tragic Novel's Heroine Goes on a Killing Spree 驯爱法则！虐文女主她杀疯了 Star and Moon Sleepyhead星月眠眠Modern Romance166k WordsOngoing [Cool-headed, rational, and wooden heroine VS obsessive, unhinged, clingy CEO hero] [Transmigrate into a book + clever, satisfying story + intense push and pull + marriage before love + mutual salvation + pure love + legal justice + strong leads] Jiang Wangyue transmigrated into a book. The bad news: She's a professor of computer law, now trapped in the heroine's place in a melodramatic abuse novel, and wakes up on an operating table as her kidney is being removed. The good news: Her expertise i 103Reads—Score—14d adds

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    New novel recommendation! The female lead is aloof and highly intelligent! Perfect for those who enjoy intellectually stimulating and exciting stories, and those who like strong and volatile relationships between the male and female leads! The male lead is a domineering and obsessive CEO! The female lead is a rational law professor, the male lead falls into a trap for love, and the female lead is also learning what love is from the male lead ❤️❤️❤️ So sweet!

13. 413 既 If You Won’t Acknowledge Me, Then I Don’t Want You Either 既然你不认我，那我也不要你了 Mu Qingyou慕清幽Modern Romance800k WordsCompleted When Lu Qingyou saw Chu Siwang again, she was carrying a pair of baskets on a shoulder pole. Her eldest son was in the left basket, and her second son in the right. Her baby daughter was strapped to her back. The two boys and one girl sucked their fingers and called out in childish voices, “Daddy...” “My love, I finally found you.” She looked at him expectantly. The onlookers burst into laughter. Where had this country bumpkin come from? Amusement colored his eyes. “You've got the wrong person. 165Reads7.0Score614d adds

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    This book, this book... [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

14. 414 不 Impossible! My Arrogant Husband Is Actually the Big Bad 不可能！傲娇夫君竟是大反派 Persimmon Blossom Blue柿子花蓝Ancient Romance833k WordsOngoing [Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story] [Daughter of a Cultivation Clan × Proud Young Master of the Demon Clan] Jiang Zhitang is the pampered, spoiled daughter of a prominent cultivation family. Liu Xiaoman is destined to become the demon clan’s commander. The first cultivation family he will wipe out is Jiang Zhitang’s. When they first meet, Jiang Zhitang has no idea that this boy, with a smile on his lips and delicate features, is the story’s greatest villain. After she falls for him, Liu Xiaoman smile 912Reads9.1Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist is the pampered and willful heiress of a family of cultivators. On her way to escape an arranged marriage, this sheltered young woman, facing a demon clan for the first time, nearly has her skin torn apart. Fortunately, she encounters a young man of considerable cultivation who saves her from danger. Who would have thought that this handsome young man with a smiling face is also a demon? Only after she has fallen for him does the male protagonist smile and say, "Demons have no hearts."

15. 415 装 After My Husband Bought a House for His First Love While Pretending to Be Poor, I Left Him With Nothing 装穷老公为白月光买房后，我转身让他净身出户 Gu Sanshiqi古三十七Marriage & Romance10k WordsCompleted After my husband, who pretended to be poor, bought a house for his old flame, I left him with nothing —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is decisive; she kicks him out as soon as she discovers it.

16. 416 向 Toward the Light [Leaning on the Years] 向光【倾年】 Misty Collar, Joyful Heart雾衿欢Modern Romance313k WordsCompleted [Two strong leads / rekindled love / reunion after years apart / happy ending] [Bright, resilient, headstrong rose × insecure, scheming pride of heaven] Both leads speak their minds, so you can read with confidence. Z City No. 6 High School had two outstanding graduates: One was gentle and timid, the other carefree and at ease. She was passionate and proactive, but he kept backing away. She chose to stop bothering him, yet worked hard so she could stand by his side. She drew closer to the light 21Reads—Score314d adds

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    The female lead seems incredibly clear-headed and brave; she doesn't give up on herself for the male lead. [Shy][shy][shy]

17. 417 庸 Vulgar Rose 庸俗玫瑰 Rice Wine Among the Flowers花间米酒Modern Romance418k WordsCompleted [A Little Entertainment Industry + Reunion After Years Apart + Rekindled Romance + Push and Pull + Healing] [Vulgar, stunning rose × Cold-faced, abstinent, possessive big shot] Everyone said Chen Zheng was untouchable, with impeccable taste and refined sensibilities. Vulgar, materialistic women weren’t his type, no matter how beautiful they were. During a celebrity interview, the host’s quiz gradually revealed Chen Zheng’s ideal type: Big breasts, no brains, shallow and vain, beautiful on the ou 7.1kReads8.6Score71714d adds

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    Lin Chuyu was toasting in the private room. She was wearing her best silk slip dress, the one she wore most elegantly. The flowing fabric and exquisite tailoring accentuated her almost supernatural figure. She held up one arm, the wine in her glass swirling gently with her movement. Any male guest whose eyes met hers felt their ears burn. Of course, some openly admired her. "Lin Chuyu, so many years have passed, but you haven't changed a bit! You were the class beauty in high school, and now you're even more stunning!" It was Shao Fan who spoke, the class's loudspeaker during their school days, always talking incessantly and without regard for the consequences. Sure enough, most of the female students remained silent, only the boys chimed in. Lin Chuyu, always quick to read the room, promptly salvaged the situation: "In middle school, everyone was still young and hadn't fully matured. Right now, there are so many beautiful girls at this table. Aren't they all transformed and surpassed each other?" "You're saying that only I haven't changed? Does that mean I'm stuck in the same place? Are you praising me or insulting me?" Finally, a girl laughed along, and when she looked at Lin Chuyu again, her eyes softened with goodwill.

18. 418 真 The Real Heiress Lands a Secure Job in the 1970s 真千金竟在七零端上了铁饭碗 Wu Yiyan吴一言Modern Romance529k WordsCompleted (No romance) Zhao Jinshu died in a tide of insects in the year 2977 of the Star Era. When she woke up, she had become Zhao Jinshu in 1977 AD. As an all-around powerhouse from the interstellar future, she finds the place poor, but it has the natural, unpolluted food she loves, so she’s fairly satisfied. Just as she gets settled, her biological parents show up, and they’re no ordinary people. On top of that, their adopted daughter has taken her place as the real heiress. Why would she accept them? 1.5kReads6.4Score11814d adds

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    No romantic pairing, you're welcome!

19. 419 快 Quick Transmigration: After Faking My Death, I Became His White Moonlight 快穿女配：死遁后我成了白月光 If Not for the Jade Maidens若非群玉Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Complete] [Characters Stay True] [A Touch of a Harem] [Heroine Is a Bit of a Heartbreaker] After transmigrating, Shen Yaoyao binds herself to a Supporting Female Character System. As a supporting character, she might be obsessive and deranged, spoiled and arrogant, or petty and scheming. No matter what, she always ends up hated by the male lead, crushed by the heroine, and meeting a miserable end. Shen Yaoyao: “...That sounds kind of interesting.” So she diligently played her original character 5.9kReads8.9Score30914d adds
20. 420 山 Beauty and Strategy in a Land of Rivers and Mountains 山河美人谋 Moonset月落Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Proud young lady who always gets even vs. frail, scheming Ninth Prince] Her fiancé was a total jerk, and he was planning to kill her to keep her quiet. Ye Jiao decided to strike first and find a scapegoat while she was at it. She thought the scapegoat would be a transparent, sickly “living corpse,” but rumors were misleading. He was clearly a two-faced, deeply cunning Ninth Prince. After Ye Jiao used the Ninth Prince’s name to punish her scumbag fiancé, Li Ce, the real Ninth Prince: “Miss, I be 18.3kReads9.5Score2.6k14d adds

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    "Fine, let him go do his thing. As a dignified Martial Marquis, am I supposed to stay by Li Ce's side and wait for him to change his mind? Abandoning my family? Resigning my official post? Ignoring my brothers? Stopping eating? Stopping drinking? Stopping watching the dancers?" "Go to hell!" Ye Jiao spurred her horse, feeling a bit numb, and her wounds weren't hurting so much anymore.

21. 421 被 Forced to Love a Vile and Treacherous Minister 被恶毒奸臣强制爱了 Imagined Exchange Two臆换二Ancient Romance127k WordsCompleted Fake death + clueless about love + career-minded + forced love + unrequited love Sickly legitimate princess × treacherous minister with power over the court They had been childhood companions, but after his father was falsely accused of treason, he was exiled to Jiangbei. When they met again, seven years had passed. She looked so frail she might die at any moment. He smiled like a smiling assassin. And yet, it was you who was struck through the throat with a sword. “I never expected you to be ki 56Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead remains fully conscious throughout the story, which is a bad ending.

22. 422 革 The Revolutionary Committee Director's Wife Snatched Him Away Again 革委会主任又被媳妇抢了 Sisters Yiyi姐妹花一一Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted On a bitter winter day in 1975, Jiang Yu, director of the Revolutionary Committee in Hancheng County, was knocked unconscious with a brick on his way to work. When he woke up, all his belongings had been stolen: his service pistol, wallet, watch, and belt. Not a thing was left. The robbers were two high school sophomores, Xu Aiguo and Xu Xiuyun. The cousins worked together: he carried Jiang Yu to the hospital, while she stripped him bare as he lay unconscious. Xu Xiuyun stuffed the pistol into 4.2kReads6.3Score32814d adds

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    The female lead is clear-headed and independent; she uses the male lead from beginning to end.

23. 423 枯 Withered, Yet Never Lost 枯萎不渡 Yan Xi砚夕Modern Romance448k WordsCompleted On the day He Yu got engaged, Jiang Wei decided to take a job overseas. From then on, they would each go their separate ways. It’s easy to give up on someone: don’t see them, and don’t make a fool of yourself. 419Reads8.9Score17514d adds

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    🔥🔥🔥The female lead is incredibly clear-headed and won't give up on herself for a man. She's extremely intelligent and always on point! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] 🌸The female lead always knew there was a huge gap in their family backgrounds and that a relationship with the male lead was impossible. So, when she learned he was about to get engaged, she gave him up and resolutely decided to study abroad. 🍊The female lead's life has been very difficult 😭, with few sweet moments. Seeing her sister with such a loving brother made her truly envious 😳. Later, when the male lead lost his memory and treated her like his sister, she briefly experienced a little sweetness. Unfortunately, this dream quickly ended 🥑

24. 424 程 Assistant Cheng, Are You Going to Marry Me or Not? 程助，你到底嫁不嫁 Nuannuan of Xingzhou星洲的暖暖Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted The heroine is the hero’s secretary. She’s a strong, independent woman. The hero is a looks-and-voice enthusiast, a faux playboy, a rich second-generation heir, and a cunning schemer. The heroine comes from an ordinary family and has an ordinary appearance, but her voice is exceptionally beautiful. It’s the kind of voice that makes both men and women look up in surprise when she speaks. The heroine used to be hopelessly love-struck, but eventually she came to her senses. Through her own hard wor 148Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is refreshing and strong, and she doesn't change for the male lead.

25. 425 快 Quick Transmigration: After the Scumbag Awakens 快穿：人渣觉醒后 Qiao Huohuo俏火火Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Villains] [Yandere] [Regret and redemption] [One-on-one romance] [Quick Transmigration] [Supporting heroines] [Reborn] [Melodrama] World 1: Gold digger vs. lovestruck young heir to a wealthy family Cui Shang was born in a poor mountain village, but she had a stunning face. After taking part in a childhood reality show where she switched lives with a rich girl and got a taste of life among the wealthy, she could no longer accept an ordinary life. She worked hard to get into the best 985 universi 328Reads5.7Score10314d adds
26. 426 挠 Scratch 挠人 I Have a Dog, Do You Have Wine?我有狗你有酒吗Modern Romance466k WordsCompleted Both Chaste, Happy Ending From the moment Li Yue transferred to Yongchuan, she became every girl in the school's public enemy, and someone's sweetheart! The testing, push and pull, and entanglements between adults. The male lead loves only the female lead, from beginning to end. From campus to the entertainment industry. A little angst for the male lead. Read at your own discretion if that bothers you. A spirited, ridiculously handsome guy & a cool, sensitive beauty 1.5kReads8.7Score12414d adds

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    It's her! Focus on your own career and let men be love-struck!

27. 427 抢 The Concubine He Stole Doesn’t Love Him? The Mad Prince Breaks Down in Tears 抢来的小妾不爱他？疯狗王爷哭了 Green Tea绿茶茶Ancient Romance516k WordsCompleted [Forced romance + powerful man and vulnerable woman + pure historical romance, set in a world inspired by the Wei and Jin dynasties + rugged prince + coercive pursuit + a long road to winning his wife's heart] Qing is a poor herbalist who is kidnapped by the Hu people while gathering herbs on the mountain with her father. The Hu men try to assault her, but a general arrives to suppress the bandits and kills them. The general is about to tear off her clothes when another group of men arrives. She 723Reads8.8Score10014d adds

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    This book!!! Just look at the title! At first, the male lead always tries to force himself on the female lead, but it turns out her gentleness towards him is all an act. Later, she runs off with his money and fakes her death with his enemy, leaving the male lead filled with regret!!! [Heart][Heart]

28. 428 快 Quick Transmigration: How Is a Little Cannon Fodder Supposed to Win Over the Male Lead? 快穿：小炮灰要怎么攻略男主 Steamed Buns Wrapped in Vegetables馒头卷菜Modern Romance385k WordsCompleted Pei Youning was a hardworking office drone, but an accident cost her life... Fortunately, she was bound to a cannon-fodder System. As long as she won over the male leads in different worlds and earned enough points, she could come back to life. From then on, she became... The domineering CEO novel’s arrogant, spoiled ex-wife who tries to steal the male lead. The redemption novel’s wicked student who ruins someone’s reputation by getting in the way. The destined-love novel’s scheming little nurse 2.3kReads8.5Score11914d adds
29. 429 护 The Protector of the Nation, the Eldest Princess, Raises Hell in the 1950s 护国长公主在五十年代撒泼打滚 Jin Rui'er金瑞儿Modern Romance627k WordsCompleted After the Guardian Princess died peacefully of old age, she was reborn in a small mountain village. There was a young man in the village who wanted to go fight the Japanese, but his parents refused because he wasn’t married and had no children. The young man went to the princess for help. After thinking it over, she agreed. Once the princess became pregnant, the young man left. And then he never sent word again. As soon as the country was founded, the princess set out on a journey to find her hu 19kReads8.8Score2k14d adds

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    Lighthearted and humorous, watch an ancient person with their memories reincarnated into the modern era and thrive in this unique time.

30. 430 闺 My Best Friend's Brother Lost His Memory and Started Spoiling Me 闺蜜的哥哥失忆后，把我娇养了 Pingping Isn't a Bad Kid萍萍不是坏小孩Modern Romance349k WordsCompleted A sweet, touch-starved violinist × a doting-on-his-sister, chaste, dignified CEO - High school, a rainy day. Song Lizhi saw Shen Qingqing throw herself into her older brother Shen Yaoming’s arms. A foolish wish took root in her heart. She longed for an older brother like Shen Yaoming. Junior year of college, another rainy day. Shen Yaoming cut a handsome figure as he held an umbrella and walked unhurriedly through the curtain of rain, like an immortal stepping out of a landscape painting. This t 864Reads9.1Score10514d adds
31. 431 你 You Watch Her Perform, I’ll Announce Our Divorce 你看她表演，我公告离婚 Little Sister Won't Listen妹妹不听话Modern Romance453k WordsCompleted Tomatoes are the most satisfying! The hero and second male lead get divorced The male lead watches the green tea put on a show, while the heroine goes straight to the newspapers and announces their divorce! A powerful financial magnate * a young lady whose family has fallen on hard times Married first, love later * both leads are sexually inexperienced Every male character in the story is a virgin, whether he's the second or third male lead... Xu Qing'an married Shen Yuanyuan simply because he t 11kReads7.1Score32214d adds

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    Tomato is the most satisfying! The most cathartic! A story where the male lead and male supporting character are divorced! The female lead doesn't waste any words; a divorce announcement keeps the news trending for three days! The opening chapter is angsty for the female lead. The male lead hasn't touched the female lead in a year of marriage, then turns off his phone to watch a scheming woman's performance. The female lead is in a car accident, immediately announces the divorce, and then disappears without a trace. The male lead is heartbroken and goes through a agonizing chase to win her back.

32. 432 捞 Gold Digger's Guide to Marrying Up 捞女高嫁手册 Pea Diary豌豆日记Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [A Scheming, Irresistible Heroine ✖️ Powerful Men of Every Kind] Wan Li hated poverty more than anything and loved wealthy men above all else. They say, “Marriage is a woman’s second chance at life.” So she turned her beauty and ambition into bargaining chips, navigating her way among all kinds of men. Clever and calculating, she planned her every move and finally married into a wealthy family. Luxury became part of her daily life, and she had every fine thing she could want. Yet one night, she 114.7kReads9.2Score16.4k14d adds

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    The gold digger doesn't forget her roots; she's incredibly clear-headed and won't abandon her original aspirations because of a man's words. That's all I can say. There are many memorable quotes, two of which particularly struck me: "Fate will repeatedly tempt you with counterfeits; you must constantly refuse to receive the real gift," and "Don't let losers teach you." Although she's a gold digger yearning to marry into wealth, the female lead is truly high-energy, and her time management is quite impressive [laughing emoji]. The author's writing is incredibly suspenseful; I read it in one go. The biggest flaw is that it's not finished, which is a real shame.

33. 433 替 The Substitute's Guide to Rising to the Top 替身上位手册 Nightwalking Meow夜行喵Modern Romance224k WordsCompleted [Main story complete, bonus chapters coming soon] [Not a pure relationship + happy ending] A beautiful woman with exceptional brains and fighting skills, single-mindedly pursuing profit and cold-hearted x A powerful big shot with wealth, status, and influence, composed and untainted by worldly concerns * Yan Song’s parents were both dead, and she was buried in debt. A ladder to success stood before her: Being a stand-in was all too easy. She was determined to be a good actress, both at work and 22Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 434 黑 The Black Moonlight Is Cunning and a Green Tea 黑月光她心机又绿茶 Little Twelve小十二啊Modern Romance105k WordsOngoing [One-on-one romance + clear-headed, calculating heroine + loyal, sunny hero + hero with very little self-worth] The campus heartthrob bragged to his friends and bet that he could win me over, the sweet, innocent girl, within a month. I pretended not to know and acted as if I were gradually falling into his arms. The chance encounters and dates he thought were spontaneous had all been carefully planned by me. Of course he fell for me. He even wanted to change his college entrance exam choices for 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In this story, the male lead gets close to the female lead because of a bet with a friend. The female lead appears innocent and naive, but is actually a cunning and manipulative woman. She takes the male lead's money and goes abroad to enjoy herself. Years later, she returns to seduce the male lead, beat up the mysterious person who was stalking her, and plots to kill her abusive father. In short, she's not a saintly female lead at all, and the male lead loves her deeply, willingly letting her use him while always protecting her.

35. 435 每 I Have to Be Wooed Every Day, and Honestly, I'm So Done 每天都要被攻略我是真的佛了 Moon Beneath the Apricot Tree杏下和月Modern Romance821k WordsCompleted [Open-ended happy ending in the main story + no couples + immersive + faux everyone’s favorite + heroine-focused + love at first sight + quick transmigration travelers face a brutal reckoning after their identities are exposed] Also known as: I’m so over being targeted for conquest every single day Blurb: He Yue has always been able to hear things other people can’t. According to their conversations, she is merely a paper character spawned by a fictional world. They critique the heroine of the s 126Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    This quick transmigration novel has a novel theme, with no romantic pairings. Multiple male protagonists from different quick transmigration schemes try to woo the female lead in various small worlds, and she can control her feelings towards them. It's an immersive quick transmigration story, and the female lead is just acting.

36. 436 撩 Flirting with the Crane 撩鹤 Fuxi福溪Modern Romance146k WordsCompleted [Gold Digger vs. Rich Man] [A fairy tale of passion and true love, both virgins, happy ending] Fang Zhiyi is a top-tier star in the influencer world, a drama queen who somehow never manages to ruin her career, no matter how hard she tries. Jiang Heqing is a venture capitalist and a gentleman of high society. They fell in love at first sight. She fell for his money, and he fell for her looks. Each had what the other wanted. She devoted herself to mastering the art of seduction, while he focused o 3.7kReads8.9Score28414d adds
37. 437 王 The Prince Takes Me for a Substitute? His Bedchamber Maid Becomes the Marchioness 王爷拿我当替身？通房荣升侯夫人 Yu Yirong鱼艺荣Ancient Romance305k WordsCompleted An independent, resilient, innocent-looking poison doctor ✖️ a love-struck, noble prince A groveling pursuit / champion of women’s rights / legitimate daughter’s revenge / household intrigue and political machinations with a large ensemble cast / no rebirth or transmigration / predominantly serious tone Luo Ruiyao was born the legitimate daughter of a marquis’s household, but was kidnapped at the age of three and taken to the countryside. She pretended to be mute for years and played the part of 16Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I highly recommend the first book, especially for its exceptionally clear-headed female protagonist.

38. 438 逼 You Forced Me to Marry the Regent, So Why Are You Crying Now That I'm Pregnant? 逼我嫁摄政王，我有孕你哭什么 Four Crescent Moons四弯月Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted The short drama “Where the Mountain Has Trees, the Trees Have Branches” is now available. [Publication deal signed + male lead fights to claim her + second male lead begs for her back + marriage before love] Jiang Chuyue has been in love with Xiao Ji for ten years. As his nominal “younger sister,” all she can do is watch him take one concubine after another. At a palace banquet, Xiao Ji protects his beloved concubine by forcing Jiang Chuyue to marry the regent. Xiao Ji tells her, “The regent is 24.6kReads8.7Score1.9k14d adds
39. 439 夺 Stealing Her Love: Her Violent Ex Is Crazy and Possessive 夺爱，暴戾前男友他又疯又抢 Leisurely on the River悠悠江上Modern Romance378k WordsOngoing Melodramatic angst / possessive obsession / chasing his wife to the crematorium / groveling for love after forcing her Content warning: imprisonment Gentle, patient, resilient female lead, poor at first but later successful as a baker Male lead: a rich young heir who seems like a refined gentleman but is actually vicious-tempered, nasty, and unhinged The first time Han Chen saw Xu Chengyou, he wanted to possess her. So he sweet-talked, tricked, and deceived her until Xu Chengyou gradually let d —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead initially looked down on the female lead's social status, so she decisively broke up with him and married the second male lead. The male lead then went crazy, forcing the female lead to divorce him, altering a paternity test to claim the child she adopted was his biological child, and using the second male lead to coerce the female lead into marrying him. Hahaha!

40. 440 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 265.2kReads9.6Score31k14d adds
41. 441 王 The Princess Consort Is Beautiful and Daring, So the Prince Can Only Become Her Darling 王妃又美又飒，王爷只能变娇 Milky Yangtao奶味杨桃Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted [Daily banter, flirting, and sparring between the leads] + [court intrigue and a fight for the throne] + [comedy, a beloved heroine, secret identities, and a strong heroine who is clear-headed and grows ever more assertive, eventually more forceful than the hero, who gives way later on; both virgins; mutual salvation] + [two spaces that overlap, which can also be understood as the hero teleporting] Shen Hanshuang marries into the imperial family for Cat Bro, the cat she's lived with for six year 64Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    Both are strong, both live in different worlds. The female lead has money and power, while the male lead can only use his good looks to seduce her. [Laughing emoji][laughing emoji] The female lead is always assertive, keeping the male lead firmly in her grasp. The female lead is a healer and has even kidnapped the male lead.

42. 442 侯 The Marquis's Estate Forgot Its Gratitude? The Regent Backs Me, and I Won't Forgive Them 侯府忘恩义？摄政王撑腰，不原谅 Chu Diandian初点点Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Luo Ning took a blade meant for the Empress Dowager and suffered severe injuries, trading her life for her family's noble title. She went south to recuperate for three years, but when she returned, she discovered that her maternal cousin had taken over her courtyard. Her cousin had even replaced her in every aspect. Luo Ning's parents and elder brother adored her, her grandmother favored her, and even Luo Ning's childhood sweetheart secretly admired her, saying that she surpassed Luo Ning in eve 177.6kReads9.4Score27k14d adds
43. 443 穿 Reborn as the Older Sister of a Tragic Romance Heroine, I Keep My Crazy in Check 穿成虐文女主她姐，姐稳定发疯 Mei Qianxun梅千寻Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Jiang Wan knew she was dead. She knew she’d transmigrated, too. But she had no idea where she’d ended up. Still, judging by her current surroundings, this trip had probably gone badly. There was a good chance that wretched poverty would have her in its grip again. “Being a wage slave is miserable, but it doesn’t make me an idiot. Who wants to come to this dump of an ancient world? Not me!” “Ribbit!” “Frog bro, you think this place sucks too, don’t you?” Jiang Wan stared at her bizarre reflection 41.6kReads9.2Score5.5k14d adds

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    Sober female protagonist novel

44. 444 压 Squeezing Me Dry? I'll Empty the Family's Assets and Take Everyone to the Countryside 压榨我？掏空家产全家下乡 Shu Che疏澈Modern Romance552k WordsCompleted [Period setting + getting rid of scumbags + pocket dimension + unhinged heroine + born to strip families of their wealth + no romance] Mindless wish fulfillment!!! Unhinged fiction!!! The heroine is not a good person! Not a good person! She curses people out! She hits people! To raise money for her cousin’s job, Fang Li’s family tried to force her to marry an old man who had already been married and had five children. Fang Li refused, so her cousin drugged and kidnapped her. In despair, Fang Li 18.3kReads8.6Score2k14d adds

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    🍀🍀A brainless, fast-paced, action-packed story with elements of revenge, a spatial dimension, and madness. No internal strife, just fight if you disagree. High combat prowess, emptying family fortunes with a divine body, leaving a trail of destruction like locusts wherever she goes. She can turn houses back to bare metal with a single click. Her actions are clean and efficient; villains will truly be dealt with. The female lead is ruthless yet retains some kindness, never sacrificing her own interests.

45. 445 乱 After Fleeing the Chaotic Era, I Became the Founding Empress 乱世逃亡后，我成了开国女帝 Nan Wanxu南婉徐Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted [Publication rights signed] [Strong heroine + political intrigue + turbulent times + power struggles + ensemble cast] She’s fleeing from the start, a female warlord in a chaotic age. Lin Zhihuang, originally named Lin Zhihuan, transmigrates as a county magistrate’s daughter, only to find tens of thousands of refugees attacking the city from the start! While others transmigrate into palace or household intrigue, she transmigrates straight into a chaotic age and a desperate flight from famine. The 93.2kReads9.4Score12.8k14d adds
46. 446 天 The Dragon and Phoenix of Destiny 天命龙凤 Let's Eat Hot Pot吃火锅呀Ancient Romance475k WordsCompleted [Serious drama + ensemble cast + court and martial world + love of country and family + female lead with a golden finger] The author is terrible at writing blurbs, sorry! If you enjoy this kind of story, feel free to give it a try. To save her life, Lu Wan does everything she can to send Yao Qian to the northern frontier. Sixteen years later, Emperor Li Yunshan summons the Third Prince, Li Tian, who has lived in the northern frontier, back to the capital. Rumors spread throughout the city that H 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Political intrigue, mostly from the female protagonist's perspective

47. 447 去 Keep the Child, Get Rid of the Father: The Blind Matriarch Grows More Ruthless by the Day 去父留子，瞎眼主母越来越凶残 A 1cm, 1kg Skinny Person1cm1kg的瘦子Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted After being blind for fourteen years, Duanmu Jingshu, the matriarch of the Xuanping Marquis household, saves a fox spirit at a temple and makes a wish. When she opens her eyes, she realizes that the maid who stayed by her side doesn’t act the way she speaks. After their carriage enters through the north gate, it arrives at a residence in the south of the city, even though the Xuanping Marquis household is in the north... The man who greets her has a voice just like her husband, Wei Jin’an, the M 5kReads8.9Score40314d adds

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    No Mary Sue moments, no frustrating moments, no breast hyperplasia—the female lead crushes everyone in her path, it's so satisfying. It's already finished, no need to wait. [Smirk][smirk]

48. 448 碎 Light Shattered in Glass Candy Wrappers 碎在玻璃糖纸里的光 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Campus × Mutual Pining × Sweet Romance • Flirting × Older Male Lead] At twenty, Lin Yinuann tucked all her feelings into transparent candy wrappers, living quietly, with thorns beneath the surface. That was until Wen Muyang collided with her world. Only then did she realize that even barren places could be touched by the warmth of sunlight. At first, Wen Muyang was simply curious. Why had a girl who once been so lively and dazzling grown so quiet and cautious? Once her disguise was seen through 1.1kReads—Score11614d adds

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    It's really beautiful!

49. 449 尘 A Moon Shines Brightly Over the Mortal World 尘间有月似皎皎 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Ancient Romance53k WordsCompleted A Moon Shines Brightly in the Mortal World 33Reads—Score114d adds
50. 450 白 After My First Love Returned to China, I Took Thirty Million and Ran 白月光回国后，我拿了三千万跑路了 Lychee Cream Puff荔枝泡芙10k WordsCompleted Lu Shuo, the golden boy of Beijing's elite, had a fight and breakup with his first love and threatened to kill himself. I showed up in front of him with a face that looked like hers, becoming the canary he kept. He loved and spoiled me, wishing he could give me every good thing in the world. That is, until his first love returned from abroad. With red-rimmed eyes, I begged him: “Shuo, can you please stay?” He tossed down a stack of cash, gave a faint laugh, and pushed my hand away. “Be good. Thi 1.9kReads—Score12214d adds

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    It's a short story where the female protagonist is incredibly clear-headed, and she doesn't end up with the male protagonist. The author's writing style is quite fun; it can be serious at times, then suddenly throw in a joke—the scene where the male protagonist's mother pays for the female protagonist's social security really cracked me up.

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