She Chases Him, With Some Angst Early On 女追男前期微虐

1. 1 傲 The Arrogant Young Lord's Everyday Face-Slapping 傲娇世子的打脸日常 A Vat of Weak Water弱水一缸Ancient Romance253k WordsCompleted Gu Li, master of the Yushui Manor, was famous throughout Jiangnan for his cold, striking beauty. Even more renowned than his looks was his love of beautiful things. He frequented brothels and pleasure houses, where renowned musicians played and famous composers performed. He would see anyone, regardless of status, and in time his reputation as a womanizer only grew. At first, Gu Li paid it no mind, until he took in a little girl whose eyes were full of nothing but him. Gu Li chuckled. “There are 460Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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   Highly recommended! The female lead is the crown prince's cousin. Due to court turmoil, she was forced to live in anonymity in Jiangnan, where she met the male lead. He saved her twice, and she fell deeply in love with him, trying every means to stay by his side for three years. However, the male lead never reciprocated her feelings. Later, heartbroken, she left and returned to the capital, at which point the male lead panicked! Completed, the plot is fast-paced.

2. 2 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, I Was Pulled into My Younger Uncle's Arms 退婚后，被小叔叔揽腰宠 Shu Zhi黍枝Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted Diva × Daddy-Type | Mutual Firsts / HE Ruan Li had been adopted and treated like a pampered young heiress for over a decade. Then one day, the real daughter was suddenly found. She took Ruan Li’s room, connections, and even her fiancé. When the real daughter persuaded their parents to marry her off to a middle-aged tycoon, Ruan Li turned to the one man no one dared offend: her former fiancé’s uncle. Late one night, she pretended to be scared and knocked on Fu Huaizhou’s door in her pajamas. “Unc 24.4kReads9.3Score2.7kShelves

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   Very mild abuse. [Learned it][Learned it][Learned it]

3. 3 烬 Embers Meet Zhiwei 烬火遇知微 Sea Salt Crispy海盐酥酥Modern Romance644k WordsCompleted [Bold, direct flirting from the start · Daring · Dazzling] Top heiress × cold, tough soldier, two highly intelligent and equally powerful leads #WomanPursuesMan #IcyBigShot #SweetRomanticPushAndPull Lu Jin is a retired special forces soldier who operates in both the underworld and the legitimate world, and a top bodyguard who moves through the shadows. He is ruthless and violent. Everyone respects and fears him, and no one dares get close! Except Ye Zhiwei. A top heiress, chairwoman of the Ye Gr 20.8kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves

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   A stunning opening, captivating romance, a high-IQ, high-powered duo locked in a thrilling struggle, a story of a girl pursuing a male god, a fast-paced plot, both sweet and sensual, instantly igniting your senses 😘 This novel takes romance and sweetness to the next level.

4. 4 暗 A Bitter Summer of Loving Mu Ru San Fen in Secret 暗恋木入三分苦夏 Tangerine Sand桔沙8k WordsCompleted A Secret Crush, Bitter as Summer 4.4kReads—Score—Shelves

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   The story begins with a slightly angsty tale of a girl pursuing a boy. The male lead, despite clearly liking her, pretends not to. A poor, bottom-of-the-class student, he can't compare to the wealthy, well-connected school beauty. Yet, she's had a crush on him since birth, her childhood sweetheart. To be able to attend the same school as him, she studies relentlessly, even pulling all-nighters, but still manages to rank last. However, she's content just to be in the same school as him. But he, the perennial top student, always mocks her for being last, and she can only envy and congratulate him. She hides her crush so well that he has no idea she's liked him for so many years. But this life is also bittersweet. Her roommate, the school beauty, asks her to pass on a love letter to him, and she begins... Jealous of her lack of a formal relationship, he mistakenly believed she had trampled his love letter, thus crushing her unrequited love. Her patriarchal family wanted her to marry him and become a "brother-supporting demon," but she didn't refuse out of politeness. That night, she was punished by being locked out, resulting in heatstroke. When she woke up, he was taking care of her, which moved her deeply. She thought how wonderful it would be if he loved her. Feigning amnesia, she mustered the courage to confess her feelings and ask him to marry her. He changed, seriously saying next year. But later, at this time the following year, she attended his engagement party with the school beauty, and even their wedding. Why did he suddenly propose to her with the school beauty's ring?

5. 5 亲 She Ran After Kissing Him, So Dr. Zhou Blocked Her 亲完就跑，周医生把她拉黑了 Light a Lamp for the Moon给月亮点灯Modern Romance292k WordsCompleted The short drama Hard to Win Over is now streaming [Cool, Reserved Doctor VS Flirtatious Photographer] [She Pursues Him + Sweet Romance + Lighthearted Comedy] Guan Zhi is a hand enthusiast. The first time she sees Zhou Quqing in Xinjiang, she’s captivated by his hands. Then she realizes, wow, that handsome face is even better. They’re staying at the same guesthouse. The guests gather to play Truth or Dare, and when the bottle points to Zhou Quqing, he chooses Truth. Guan Zhi asks bluntly, “Are yo 3.6kReads9.2Score372Shelves

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   Both the male and female leads have mouths, so there are few, if any, conflicts. It's a good read, and very sweet.

6. 6 死 I'd Rather Go Crazy and Play the Victim Than Stalk My Dream Guy 死缠烂打追男神，不如装疯卖惨一把 Xin Yue Li26辛月里2611k WordsCompleted Instead of doggedly chasing your dream guy, pretend to lose your mind and play the victim for once 3.3kReads—Score—Shelves

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   I'm totally recommending this! ❤️❤️ The female lead chased the male lead for five years, but he really disliked her!! Later, the female lead unexpectedly lost her memory, and the male lead took care of her and gradually fell in love with her, hahaha!

7. 7 他 His Bite Marks 他的咬痕 Mi Xiaoxi咪小汐Modern Romance281k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed and awaiting release] [Short drama now streaming] [Rekindled Romance + Reunion After Years Apart + Mutual Devotion + Mutual Salvation + Sweet Youthful Romance] In high school, Wen Shumiao had a passionate romance that ended in the most humiliating way possible. They meet again six years later. He's the owner of a tattoo shop, and she's become his employee. He treats her with the cold indifference of a stranger. But when Xie Jin sees Wen Shumiao carrying a suitcase, he final 62.4kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves

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   The first one is a super high recommendation! It's a "broken mirror reunited" series that you can read many times without getting tired of it. These books are all part of the "broken mirror reunited" series, so investing in them is definitely worthwhile. A little bit of angst is nice, but the ending is happy. It's a perfect blend of sweetness and angst!

8. 8 燃 Burning 燃烧 Ms. Gold金子女士Modern Romance286k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Healing / youth and school life / rekindled love / devoted to each other / happy ending] [Clear-eyed temptress / wayward man who comes back] [Song Huan / Wen Keyi (Wen Zhi)] When Song Huan was sixteen, she met a young man at Pudu Temple. His features were cool and aloof, and he carried himself with an air of superiority. Song Huan asked what he was praying for. The boy answered with just two short words: "Save myself." Those two words were the only thing that kept Song 19.9kReads9.5Score2.4kShelves
9. 9 揉 Crushing the Roses 揉碎玫瑰 Yan Tang燕棠Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted (Completed) [Mature romance, top-tier tension, mutual seduction, intense push and pull, 1v1] Everyone says Ming Zhu is Jiangcheng's number-one wicked woman. She's gorgeous and alluring, and comes from an exceptionally distinguished family. All she has to do to seduce a man is crook a finger, and he'll be on his knees beneath her red dress. Everyone is jealous. Ming Zhu enjoys making people jealous, and she doesn't mind being called wicked. So one day, in a good mood, she sets her sights on W 8.4kReads9.3Score1kShelves
10. 10 重 Reborn, I Refuse to Be This CEO's Wife 重生后，这个总裁夫人我不当了 Qiao Xuxu乔栩栩Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Wen Yan waited until the day she died for Shi Mubai to so much as look at her. Reborn, she decides she’s done being the president’s wife. But her shameless ex-husband refuses to accept it and launches into a no-holds-barred campaign to protect his wife. “My ex-wife is frail and helpless. You’re not allowed to bully her.” Then he sees with his own eyes as his frail, helpless ex-wife knocks the 17.9kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves

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    ❗Completed, early chapters feature the female lead pursuing the male lead❗ 💎First book: In her previous life, Wen Yan died without ever receiving a second glance from Shi Mubai. Reborn, she decides she's giving up being the CEO's wife. Her shameless ex-husband, however, refuses, unleashing a boundless protective instinct. 💎Second book: Qi Xiuhan & Shen Yuxi [Beautiful and lively female teacher x handsome and aloof fire captain; the male lead is initially unattainable but becomes a joke later.] They meet through a matchmaking arrangement by an elder. 💎Third book: Wei Huaiyuan & Xu Ran [Abstinent, pure, and tough firefighter male lead x slender and sweet female star; the female lead initially pursues the male lead + later the male lead pursues the female lead + mutual pampering and flirting.]

11. 11 相 My Blind Date Is a Fire Captain 相亲对象是消防队长 Smoke Settles over Jiangnan烟落江南Modern Romance369k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, lively teacher X handsome, aloof fire captain] [Both leads are each other’s first and only + she pursues him + he pursues her later] [The male lead starts out untouchable, but later becomes a joke] Shen Yuxi never imagined that one day her own grandfather would “sell her off” by setting her up on a blind date. Out of respect for him, she went unwillingly, only to discover that the man was exactly her type! After her best friend talked her into it, she decided to pursue Qi Xiuhan, kic 1.4kReads9.0Score196Shelves
12. 12 当 After I Stopped Loving You 当我不爱你后 Autumn Colors Leave No Leisure秋色不暇Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted When Li Yao was fifteen, she fell for her best friend's older brother, a notorious playboy in Beijing's elite circles. The man had cool, pale skin and a face of breathtaking beauty. His smile was carefree and flirtatious, making him seem almost otherworldly. Everyone thought a playboy like him would never settle down. Li Yao thought so too. So, the day she decided to stop liking him, she sent Xu Yun a message and deleted every way of contacting him. Xu Yun received a text from an unknown number. 461Reads8.9Score247Shelves

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    The first book features a 7-year age gap: 15-year-old Li Yao falls for her best friend's older brother, Xu Yun. Li Yao confesses her feelings but is rejected. Four years later, Xu Yun experiences a dramatic reunion. The second book has a 2-year age gap: the 15-year-old female lead falls for her brother's brother. She confesses but is rejected. She then gets into the same university as the male lead, who begins to pursue her. The third book has a 4-year age gap: 16-year-old Yun Li falls for her neighbor's older brother. Yun Li confesses but is rejected. Four years later, they meet again, and Lu Zhoulin finally becomes Yun Li's devoted lover.

13. 13 藏 A Love I Can’t Hide 藏不住喜欢 San Nai Guozi三奈果子Modern Romance251k WordsCompleted Shi You meets an older guy, her brother's best friend. He's not only handsome and easygoing, but also a champion motorcycle GP racer. He buys her strawberries to cheer her up and wins her lollipops at the fair. He's wickedly charming and scheming, and loves teasing her. "Kid, are you going to leave me?" He smiles warmly. "My life is in your hands. If you run away, what am I supposed to do?" Shi You stuffs the money she earned selling apples into his arms. "Here, this is your pay. You've worked 4.5kReads9.4Score563Shelves
14. 14 让 Let Big Brother Kiss You 让哥哥亲一下 An Jiuling安九凌Modern Romance263k WordsCompleted [A sweet, soft, adorable girl × her carefree older neighbor] [Mutually faithful + a fake playboy + age gap + sweet romance] When Yun Li was sixteen, she fell for a man four years older than her. He was her next-door neighbor. He had a handsome face and cool, fair skin. When he smiled, his lovely, captivating eyes seemed full of passion, making him look almost like a demon. That day, Yun Li was stuck on the balcony. The man rested both hands on the railing opposite her, smiling as he asked, “L 2.8kReads9.3Score344Shelves
15. 15 烂 A Rose in Full Bloom 烂熟红玫瑰 Fireworks in Peach Moon烟花桃月Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After her father died a tragic death, her mother remarried, and her younger brother was saddled with enormous debts, Jiang Li had no choice but to climb into Xiao Yanzhi's car on that rainy night. She did everything she could to please him, thinking she could win his favor. Only later did she learn that Xiao Yanzhi was cold and heartless. In the blink of an eye, he had found someone new. That young girl was soft and sweet, just like Jiang Li used to be. So he liked innocent girls. Later, she wat 276Reads7.9Score100Shelves

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    This one is quite heartbreaking in the beginning, but thankfully the female lead is quite clear-headed.

16. 16 程 Dr. Cheng, How About We Date? 程医生，谈个恋爱否 I Am a Fish我是鱼Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted When a hot-tempered blonde girl who would rather throw a punch than say a word clashes with a cool, calculating, handsome older man who can silence someone with a glance; When a female delinquent who goes to the hospital as often as she goes home falls in love with a full-time doctor who saves lives and treats the hospital as his home; When she goes from calling him “Uncle” at every turn to calling him “husband”... What on earth happened between them to set off such fireworks, like sparks collid 37Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    The first book is about a girl pursuing a boy, and I personally feel that both of these books are slightly angsty in the early stages.

17. 17 强 Forced Captivity and Love: After the Breakup, the Sick, Obsessive Man Goes Mad with Red Eyes 强制囚宠：分手后病娇红着眼发疯 Sen Qili森七里Modern Romance546k WordsCompleted [Childhood friends + yandere + unhinged beauty + revenge + groveling pursuit] Refined, cold-hearted tycoon vs. radiant, spoiled, unhinged beauty A melodramatic story that puts the hero through the wringer. The heroine may turn into a heartbreaker later on. In Kyoto, people say the Ye family's princess is dazzling and spoiled, and looks down on everyone. Ye Si pursues Fu Yanchi for years, and successfully turns herself into Mrs. Fu. Fu Yanchi has always cherished his beloved first love. Ye Si for 2kReads6.3Score100Shelves

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    I cried so much at the beginning, it was a real "wife-chasing-after-the-crematorium" situation. The female lead chased the male lead for a long time, but things went pretty badly later on. She went bankrupt and even went to jail. But I really love the female lead's personality, she's the kind who dares to love and hate. It's not finished yet, but from the synopsis it seems like the female lead marries someone else later on.

18. 18 相 My Lord, Please Take This Challenge 相公请接招 Lucky Treasure福宝Ancient Romance156k WordsCompleted Ruyu didn’t know where she came from, and she had never harbored any lofty ambitions. Her favorite thing to do was use her invisibility skill after nightfall to eavesdrop on other people. Wang Erlang had been made to kneel by his wife again; Madam Zhou had actually starved herself unconscious in an attempt to lose weight… Ruyu had so much gossip to share, but no one to share it with. She felt lonely. That is, until she became friends with Shao Jiyan. He taught her to read and write, and kept 1.6kReads9.4Score197Shelves

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    1. The female lead is a naive and innocent girl who falls in love with the male lead at first sight. 😏 The male lead tells her that humans and demons are different. 🥺 The female lead promises him she won't love him anymore. 🥺 Why is the male lead so awkward? 2. The male lead is a kind and innocent person, and the female lead is very brave. When they are together, the male lead doesn't understand what a wife is. 🥺 The middle part is quite heart-wrenching. Both stories are short and very enjoyable.

19. 19 那 That Village, Those People, That Fool 那村那人那傻瓜 Lucky Treasure福宝Ancient Romance174k WordsCompleted One field, one home, and two people: a simple life shared for a long time is what really matters! A hardworking, kindhearted country girl vs. a devoted, doting husband who treats her like a loyal puppy. A warm and simple story of everyday family life! This story takes place in a small village. Hehua, the eldest daughter of the Li family in the west of the village, married Changsheng, who lived in the east... Changsheng never spoke to anyone and couldn't recognize his neighbors. He didn't even kn 31.6kReads9.6Score3.7kShelves
20. 20 得 After Being Diagnosed with a Terminal Illness, the Heir’s Wife Lets Loose 得绝症后，世子妃她放飞自我了 Lin Yanxin Hui林焱昕卉Ancient Romance246k WordsCompleted [Short drama now streaming, also known as The Female Big Bad in Disguise as a Man: Wherever She Flees, Chrysanthemums Bloom] [Absurd comedy + Love-Hate Relationship + One True Pairing, Short Story + Woman Disguised as a Man + No Palace Intrigue, No Defying Heaven; Down-to-Earth Leads] [Crazy and ridiculous. Don’t read if that bothers you!!] Chu Feiyang dies while working to buy her boss a Maserati. Reborn with her memories intact, she decides to lie flat and coast through life. She starts drinki 21.2kReads8.8Score1.7kShelves
21. 21 重 Reborn, I Took My Beloved by Force 重生后我强取豪夺了白月光 Deidara, Who Likes Deidara喜欢迪达拉的迪达拉Modern Romance689k WordsCompleted In my previous life, I loved him more than life itself, but he sent me to prison. Cui Yangyang was obsessed with Xu Nian for eight years. She invaded his life, pried into everything about him, and in the end, he personally sent her to prison. Reborn in her senior year of high school, Xu Nian was still the aloof, untouchable boy everyone adored. But Cui Yangyang was no longer a lovesick fool who could only beg for his affection. If she couldn’t have his love, she’d take him by force. Morality and 533Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is about a girl pursuing a boy, and it's angsty in the beginning.

22. 22 隐 Secret Marriage, Tormented Love: Shen's Pretend Sweetheart 隐婚虐爱：沈少的伪装娇妻 Wan Xiaowan晼小晼Modern Romance54k WordsOngoing [Angsty Romance] [CEO, Secret Identity, Secret Crush, Marriage Before Love] Shen Tunan was forced to marry Chen Man after Old Master Shen threatened to take his own life. Chen Man, meanwhile, had married the man she loved. After hearing somewhere that Shen Tunan liked gentle, obedient women, she hid all her sharp edges and prickly temper. But one day, Shen Tunan came home with a woman who looked gentle and sweet. Furious, Chen Man decided she was done pretending. Chen Man: With another woman abo —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the early stages of a woman pursuing the male and female leads, she pretends to be the kind of person the male lead likes. Later, she realizes that if she continues to pretend, her man will be stolen away, so she simply stops pretending.

23. 23 傅 President Fu, Your Wife Has Signed the Divorce Agreement 傅总，夫人已签离婚协议 Yunduan Qiqi云端七七Modern Romance359k WordsCompleted [Heartbreakingly tragic + intensely satisfying + stand-in + contract marriage + groveling pursuit of his wife] Powerful CEO of a wealthy family × coldhearted designer who has shut her heart away After three years of marriage, Lin Xi is Fu Hanzhou's most dutiful ornament and his beloved's personal blood bank. On the night she miscarries, he coldly signs the papers. “You're not worthy of bearing my child.” The day her heart dies, she leaves a blood-written note saying, “May we never meet again,” 5.2kReads—Score242Shelves

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    This is a angst-filled novel! It's cathartic and satisfying!! First it's agonizing, then it's exhilarating!! A love-hate relationship between a domineering CEO and a stoic designer, a classic "wife-chasing-after-the-wisp" story, a strong female lead's revenge and growth, every chapter is suspenseful and full of twists and turns, the writing is concise and fast-paced. The female lead suffers at first, then the male lead suffers terribly, to the point of being a monster—it's incredibly satisfying! Read it with confidence!

24. 24 心 Heart-Pounding Game! Young Master Bo, the Tycoon's Heir, Can't Handle It 心动游戏！财阀薄爷他玩不起 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Shen Zhiyi marries into the elite Bo family as a bride meant to bring good fortune to her sick husband. In everyone's eyes, she's the perfect daughter-in-law: refined and gentle. Bo Yu's first verdict on Shen Zhiyi: two words, “All an act.” His second verdict: “A fake woman, not worth mentioning.” Later, people see the once all-powerful Master Bo gripping his wife's hand and desperately explaining the awful things he said in a recording, begging her again and again to forgive him. Later still, M 20.4kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves

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    These two books are ones I recommend after browsing through many stories about women chasing after their husbands in the beginning and then the man chasing the woman later. One is about school life, and the other is about marriage.

25. 25 温 Nurturing a Little Rose 温养小玫瑰 Zou Rou Rou走肉肉Modern Romance246k WordsCompleted When Bian Bian fell for Wen Zhixu, he was dating someone else. When Bian Bian confessed, he told her she was too young. Later, Bian Bian got tired of waiting. Wen Zhixu could only watch the girl he had raised, his Bao'er, date another man. 769Reads8.9Score101Shelves

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    All three are campus romance novels, very gentle, with a slightly angsty beginning and a super sweet ending. The first one is about a woman who falls passionately in love with a notorious playboy in Beijing's elite circle. When she realizes she can't change him, she wants to leave him, but he panics. The second one is about a woman who always treats him like a child, unaware that she has already taken up residence in his heart. When he sees her with another man, he becomes jealous.

26. 26 别 Don't Flirt with Me 别和我撒娇 Qi Xue栖雪Modern Romance535k WordsCompleted 40.8kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves
27. 27 重 Reborn to Save My Gloomy Boyfriend, Only to Be Forced into Love 重生救赎阴郁男友，反被强制爱 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted “Spoiled, selfish heiress VS brooding, devoted campus heartthrob” “Mutual devotion + sweet and bittersweet angst + past and present lives” Only after Shen Xingchen died did she learn the truth: The brooding man she had feared and guarded against her whole life was the only person in the world who loved her with all his heart. He cleared every obstacle for her and gave her everything. Then, right in front of her, he leapt from the stage at a press conference. * Shen Xingchen opened her eyes and 3.6kReads6.5Score197Shelves

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    The story involves two women, one who tries to win back her husband to atone for her sins, but he initially refuses her advances, leading to a heartbreaking situation.

28. 28 陆 President Lu, Miss Liang Has Disappeared 陆总，梁小姐消失了 S Little TigerS小老虎Modern Romance176k WordsCompleted Liang Ji never imagined that the one time she gave in to her own selfish impulse, she would take an innocent life. It brought her life back into contact with the boy she had secretly loved for years, but he was no longer the person who had lit up her bleak youth. Whenever he saw her, his face was full of disgust. Lu Huaijing’s beloved died in an accident caused by Liang Ji. Wanting to punish her in his own way, he agreed to a loveless marriage with her. A contractual relationship, brought about 125Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 29 陆 President Lu, Where Miss Liang Disappeared: Extra Story 陆总，梁小姐消失了番外 S Little TigerS小老虎Modern Romance81k WordsCompleted The novel Mr. Lu, Miss Liang Has Disappeared has won readers' attention and affection. Like a mirror, it has also reflected some of the work's imperfections. I hope this extra chapter will make the story richer. 3Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 30 一 I Accidentally Won Over My White Moonlight 一不下心拿下白月光 Shan Ni苫昵Modern Romance340k WordsCompleted [School Romance + Sweet Love + Mutual Devotion] Cheng Qing and Lin Jiachen first met at the school gate in high school. One glance was all it took for her to fall for him, planting the seed of a secret crush that would grow from then on. Who can say whose heartstrings were touched first? Some things are impossible to explain, but somehow, the feelings began. In the end, they could not escape an abrupt ending. On their trip to Tokyo, the cherry blossoms on Mount Fuji bloomed and fell, then bloom 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This high school/university romance novel, initially appearing to be a one-sided love story, turns out to be a mutual one! Fans really love stories with reconciliations, and this one opens with a reunion. The two act aloof and distant, but secretly get jealous when they see each other! Then it transitions from high school to university, with the male lead's pursuit of the female lead being incredibly direct and intense! Later, due to a small misunderstanding and life choices, they separate for a while, and their reunion is a rollercoaster of emotions!

31. 31 掌 Master Zhang: Let My Beloved Have the Power to Cover the Heavens with One Hand 掌爷：许我家心尖宠只手遮天 Super Ha超级哈Modern Romance349k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion and fidelity + openly declaring their love + age gap + uncontrollable feelings + rekindled romance + realizing it too late + a touch of angst] Qi Ranran obediently brought her written self-criticism to Zhang Yun Ting's residence, only to run into him fresh from his shower. “Who knew this old hunk would look so nice? I wonder what he tastes like, though?” The man gave her a cold sidelong glance and rejected her confession, citing their age difference. When she saw another man app 14Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    [Pseudo-uncle-niece + age gap + no blood relation + both are virgins + delayed realization + mutual devotion] The female lead loves cautiously, while the male lead's love is restrained and clear-headed. The female lead is drugged, and the male lead witnesses it. "Uncle, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to." "There are many ways to help you. Why do you think I would use myself as the antidote?"

32. 32 倒 After She Pursues Him, the Cold, Chaste Doctor Holds Her by the Waist and Spoils Her 倒追后，她被禁欲冷医生掐腰宠 Zhi Yue稚玥Modern Romance322k WordsCompleted [Alluring, flirtatious internet celebrity ✘ cold, abstinent doctor] [Flirty romance + heroine pursues hero + love at first sight + long-planned seduction + mutual first love + everyone plays matchmaker. The male lead seems cold on the outside but is secretly a huge flirt. Updates of at least 4,000 words daily. Add it to your bookshelf, everyone~] When Ye Jieyi first met Su Yutong, she was utterly enchanting. Her foxlike eyes were naturally alluring, and her smooth, pale skin brushed languidly a 270Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    These few books are pretty good!

33. 33 温 Gentle Inferno 温柔烈火 An Jiuling安九凌Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Chaste couple] [Stoic, pure-hearted firefighter brigade captain x slender, soft, sweet and flirtatious superstar heroine] [Super sweet and swoon-worthy + she pursues him at first + he pursues her later + mutually doting and flirting] Eight years after they last met, Wei Huaiyuan rescues Xu Ran from a fire. After that, she keeps showing up in front of him, claiming she just wants to “catch up.” She does everything from finding a way to add him on WeChat and asking him to see a movie, 1.2kReads9.2Score127Shelves
34. 34 甜 Sweet and Sultry! The Little Fairy in the Abstinent Instructor's Arms Is Irresistibly Alluring 甜欲！禁欲教官怀里的小仙女超撩 The Girl Who Ate the Gooseberries菇娘吃了菇娘果Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Sweet! Adorable! Steamy! Flirty! Absolutely worth reading, trust me!] [Stunning, seductive ballet superstar VS abstinent, untamed heir to a powerful Beijing family. Off-the-charts chemistry, and both are inexperienced in love.] Known as the most beautiful woman in Beijing's elite circles, Xia Tian has fair skin, exquisite looks, a graceful figure, and the guts to flirt. At eighteen, Xia Tian met Gu Cenxi. He saved and protected her, and she fell for him at first sight. She loved him, wanted him 5kReads9.4Score723Shelves
35. 35 诱 Tempting Him Until His Heart Softens 诱撩他心软 Drowning Boat溺舟Modern Romance279k WordsCompleted [Sweet Singer vs. Ice-Cold, Rugged Squadron Leader] When she hit a wall composing music and lyrics, Tian Chengxi was sent by her agent to take part in a maritime rescue reality show. Her instructor was Gu Jingxun, the flight squadron leader, famous for keeping women at arm’s length. Tian Chengxi fell for him at first sight. She racked her brains to pursue him openly and flirt with him on the sly, determined to melt that iceberg. But the iceberg stayed cold and distant from beginning to end, alwa 838Reads9.1Score102Shelves
36. 36 他 He's So Hard to Pursue 他太难撩 The Evening Breeze Whispers晚风如诉Modern Romance177k WordsCompleted [Cool, Reserved, Tsundere Doctor × Sweet, Alluring Painter] (One-on-one romance + Both are each other's one and only + Sweet romance + She pursues him + Flirty, heart-fluttering chemistry) [He may be different on the inside than he seems, but he loves her to the bone.] One night, Lin Yijin was followed by a thug. To protect herself, she took the arm of a passerby, Jiang Mocheng, in an alley. “Sir, I'm scared to be alone...” He turned his head and gave her a disinterested glance. “Miss, I'm not l 414Reads8.8Score105Shelves
37. 37 炙 Burning Hot! 炙热沦陷！ Jun Buqi君不弃Modern Romance329k WordsCompleted (The print edition, titled Song of Sheng, is now available, and the online comic of the same name is complete.) [Flirty Romance]+ [Reborn School Life]+ [Mutual Healing]+ [Obsessive Sweet Romance] A striking, warm, and gentle girl with vivid features × a brooding, handsome, and rebellious young man Only when Shengge was dying did she learn that a boy had loved her with all his heart. The first time they met in her previous life, the carefree boy asked her, “Hey, new student, what's your name?” Sh 38kReads9.6Score4.9kShelves

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    Both are slightly angsty in the early stages, highly recommended. The first book features a reborn female protagonist and a cunning, roguish, and handsome young master, Zhou Ye. The female protagonist, Sheng Ge, has a pure and straightforward love for Zhou Ye, always getting closer to him. Later, they find mutual redemption, and Sheng Ge is with him every night. Books 3 and 4 both have age gaps and also feature stories of men pursuing their wives and prodigal sons returning home. For those who like short stories, choose the second book. Books 1 and 2 are both published.

38. 38 让 Let Big Brother Hold You 让哥哥抱抱 Painted Peach Mist绘桃雾Modern Romance159k WordsCompleted [Now available in bookstores everywhere] One day, Wen Xu accidentally got drunk and pinned Shen Tingnan beneath her. Taking advantage of the alcohol, she asked, “Brother Tingnan, will you go out with me?” “Do you know what you’re saying?” “I do.” Shen Tingnan turned the tables and pinned her beneath him, kissing the lips he had longed for. He whispered in her ear, “You’re finally mine.” 7.3kReads9.2Score846Shelves
39. 39 月 The Moon Falls Toward Her 月亮向她坠落 White Peach Pudding白桃布丁Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted [A Sweet Story of a Girl's Secret Crush Coming True] [Both Leads Are Each Other's Only One / Six-Year Age Gap / Devoted Bad Boy × Sweet, Gentle Girl] At fifteen, Jiang Lichu became an orphan. Her grandfather's old friend brought her to the Zhou family, and when asked to choose where she would live from then on, she gathered her courage and chose Zhou Yanyun, the young master of the Zhou family. The man smiled lazily and nonchalantly, his captivating, peach-blossom eyes fixed on her. "Little Lich 17.3kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves
40. 40 老 Don't Be Afraid, Honey. I Have a Redemption System to Help Me Win You Back 老婆别怕，我有赎罪系统换我追你 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance203k WordsCompleted “Runaway Heiress x Possessive New Money Peacock” “Mind Reading + Both Reborn + Wife-Chasing System” * In her previous life, Song Yi was an untouchable heiress who treated Jiang Lin like a plaything. She took him by force, abandoned him, then left the country without a second thought. Later, when the Song family went bankrupt, he was the only person who could save her. He trapped her in a five-year marriage, holding her captive. Everyone said Jiang Lin was a distant, untouchable flower: cold, ele 2.8kReads—Score120Shelves

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    ☺️In his past life, he forced himself on and dumped a high-and-mighty woman. With red eyes, he imprisoned her for five years with marriage. After being reborn, she wanted to escape, but he seemed to have unlocked a cheat code, blocking her way, teasing her, and pinning her against the wall to kiss her.

41. 41 拒 I Refuse to Remarry: I Became My Ex-Husband’s White Moonlight 拒不复婚：我成了渣夫的白月光 Zhang Taotao张桃桃Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After three years of marriage, he asks for a divorce just because his moonlight wants closure. Su Nuan refuses to be someone else’s wedding dress, so she gives him thirty days to decide. Fu Yangyan agrees without hesitation. But over those thirty days, Fu Yangyan watches his seemingly useless wife embark on a wildly successful new path, with admirers flocking to her. Fu Yangyan panics and begins his quest to win her back. “Honey, let’s get back together.” Su Nuan scoffs. “Get lost! See you at th 82Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    I was going to read two chapters and then go to sleep, but the plot was so exciting that I ended up reading all night. If you can handle it, I'll eat my hat.

42. 42 贺 Mr. He, Please Sign the Divorce Papers 贺总离婚请签字 Shi Yi诗懿Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Wen Sitian was by He Yanyi’s side for three years and secretly loved him for ten, but she couldn’t compete with his white moonlight, who wanted things to end between them. She didn’t want to put him in a difficult position, so she took the initiative and asked for a divorce, with just one request. “Yanyi, let’s never see each other again.” After the divorce, she kept her word, but He Yanyi couldn’t stay calm. That year, he watched helplessly as countless admirers pursued the girl who had once be 48Reads5.4Score—Shelves
43. 43 离 After the Divorce, Big Sis Took Over This Fish Pond! 离婚后，这片鱼塘姐姐承包了！ Extra Large超大杯Modern Romance899k WordsCompleted After three years of a secret marriage, Lu Yan asked Jiang Siyu for a divorce so he could be with the woman he had always loved. Only then did Jiang Siyu realize that even three years hadn’t been enough to warm this man’s heart. She decided to let him go with grace. After the divorce, Lu Yan watched helplessly as his ex-wife thrived. One suitor after another jumped into her pond, and he completely lost his mind. “Wife, you’re the one I love. Let’s get married again.” “Wife, give me a chance. I’l 1Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 44 封 Young Master Feng's Pursuit of His Wife Is a Tough Road 封少追妻易折腰 February Red二月红Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted (Two equally powerful leads + secret identities + devoted to each other) Rumor has it that the young master of the Feng family is paralyzed and needs a bride to bring him good fortune. The Cheng family brings Cheng Ran back from the countryside to marry Feng Moye in her younger sister's place. Everyone in the Feng family laughs at her, calling her a country bumpkin who knows nothing. Then one rumor after another spreads: the country bumpkin is a murderer, she has no education, and she can't even 3Reads6.8Score—Shelves
45. 45 我 My Down-on-His-Luck Contract Boyfriend 我的落难合约男友 Snow Drifting Through the Borderlands边城飘雪Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts, contract romance, she pursues him early on, then he chases his wife] Lin Xiaoxiao pursued Luo Zheng for years, following him from their small town to Hong Kong for graduate school. She loved him with all her heart, but Luo Zheng always seemed out of reach. Then a sudden turn of events sent the once dazzling, confident Luo Zheng tumbling into the depths, with nowhere left to turn. Lin Xiaoxiao handed him a contract: pretend to be a couple for six months, no intimacy, and t 284Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The distance from the small town to the port city was a long journey for Lin Xiaoxiao, spanning several years. She had silently pursued Luo Zheng for years without a single complaint, yet he had never taken her to heart. Until one day he fell on hard times and was trapped in dire straits, everyone watched coldly and kicked him when he was down. Only she, with a six-month contract, exchanged it for legitimate companionship, carefully guarding the deep affection she had hidden for so many years.

46. 46 被 A Heartthrob Takes Over His Body, and the Timid Doormat Takes the Whole School by Storm 被男神魂穿，软糯受气包飒翻全校 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance231k WordsOngoing The refined, scheming crown prince VS the soft, timid little bunny with an inferiority complex Healing | Unrequited Love Comes True | Soul Transmigration | Reborn and Pursuing His Wife Xie Yanci opens his eyes and finds that he has transmigrated into someone else’s body! He has ended up in the body of Song Qiwan, a girl who lets everyone walk all over her. The girl clutches a diary filled with his name as her bullies pin her down in the restroom and pour dirty water over her head. The school’s 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He bore all the grievances with her body, and saw through her eyes the truth of his three-year unrequited love. The moment his soul returned to its place, he launched a frenzied pursuit of his wife, not even sparing his former indifferent self! ^_^

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