Any Short Stories with Characters Who Are Direct and Upfront? I'm Impatient and Don't Want Endless Will-They-Won't-They 有没有打直球的短篇小说啊！性子急真的不想看拉扯

1. 751 蒙 Wrongfully Imprisoned for Five Years, the Business World's Disowned Son Returns in Triumph 蒙冤五载，商界弃子强势归来 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩22k WordsCompleted Falsely Accused for Five Years, the Business World's Castoff Returns in Force 8Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 752 误 A Wrong Turn into the CEO’s Room 误入总栽房 I'm Not a Stock Analyst我不是股评家10k WordsCompleted A Mistaken Entry into the CEO's Room 3Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 753 合 A Marriage Contract, and the Cold CEO Secretly Falls for Me 合约成婚，冷面总裁悄悄动心了 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩16k WordsCompleted A Contract Marriage, and the Cold-Faced CEO Secretly Falls for Her 8Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 754 入 At Nightfall, She Lures Him into Her Arms 入夜，诱她入怀 Stars of the Seventh Night七夜晚星Modern Romance184k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion + both devoted to each other] That night, Jiang Yan gave Lu Ye her first time, but just as he thought he had the whole world, she vanished from his life without a trace. He searched for her like a man possessed, but found nothing. He swore he would make her regret it. Even if he watched her cry, he would never turn back to look at her. After nightfall, by the floor-to-ceiling window, he grips her slender waist and tempts her again and again: “We fit together so well. You won't 1.4kReads8.7Score103Shelves

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   ① A mutual journey of redemption and attraction; the male and female leads get together, then suddenly disappear. The male lead searches the entire world until he finds her, driven to madness. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up] ② A tough guy with an age gap; realistic writing style; the female lead is independent and clear-headed, but is harassed by bad guys and in danger. She begs the male lead for help, and he only manages to keep her by force. [Heart][Heart]

5. 755 富 The Life of a Rich Second-Generation Heir Turned Scavenger 富二代沦为拾荒者的一生 I'm Not a Stock Analyst我不是股评家6k WordsCompleted The Life of a Rich Second-Generation Heir Who Became a Scavenger 7Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 756 七 The 1970s: My Whole Family Regretted It After I Remarried 七零：改嫁之后全家后悔了 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩Modern Romance14k WordsCompleted The 1970s: The Whole Family Regrets Her Remarriage 4Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 757 衔 Jade Between the Lips 衔玉 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance179k WordsCompleted [Delicate, Sickly Aristocratic Lady Lin Yu VS Cold, Tsundere Embroidered Uniform Guard Li Heming] [Historical Romance + One-on-One Romance + Household Intrigue + Secret Crush + Sweet Romance + Marriage Before Love + Devoted Hero + Happy Ending] The year Lin Yu broke off her engagement to Li Heming, rumors spread that she had done so because Li Heming had risen to become the Northern Commandant of the Embroidered Uniform Guard by stepping over the corpses of court officials. Lin Yu was frail, and 31.6kReads9.4Score3.9kShelves
8. 758 总 The CEO’s Contract Nightingale 总裁的契约荆棘鸟 I'm Not a Stock Analyst我不是股评家Modern Romance165k WordsCompleted A carefully planned contract forcibly bound two people from different worlds. He was Lu Hanchuan, the business world’s notorious “Living King of Hell,” cold and domineering, treating love as worthless. He handed her an agreement: “Marry me for a year, and I’ll give you fifty million.” She was Lin Wanqing, a proud art museum curator from a poor background, like a thorn bird who refused to bend even in hardship. She sneered, “Mr. Lu, your money can’t buy me.” He thought it was simply a transaction —Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 759 与 A Summer With My Swimming Coach 与游泳外教一起度过夏天 Xianning Qizhen Haohe咸宁七真好喝8k WordsCompleted Spending the Summer with My Swimming Instructor 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Adult relationships are fast-paced.

10. 760 离 After the Divorce, I Became the Artist He Could Never Hope to Win Over 离婚后我成了他高攀不起的画家 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩29k WordsCompleted After the Divorce, I Became the Painter He Could Only Dream of Marrying 6Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 761 摊 I’m Done Pretending: I’m from a Top-Tier Family 摊牌不装了，我是顶级豪门 I'm Not a Stock Analyst我不是股评家Urban382k WordsCompleted At his mother-in-law’s birthday banquet, the eldest son-in-law gave her a gold bangle, and the second son-in-law presented a jade Buddha. I crouched in a corner eating leftovers, until someone kicked me over, chair and all. “Good-for-nothings belong at the beggars’ table!” As the whole room roared with laughter, a line of Rolls-Royces suddenly pulled up outside. The butler knelt with a gift list in his hands. “Young Master, the thousand-year-old ginseng and East Sea pearls you ordered have arriv 6Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 762 发 Captain of the Faqiu Order: The Lost Coffin of Mount Mang 发丘中郎将·邙山遗棺 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩19k WordsCompleted The Tomb Raider General: The Ancient Coffin of Mount Mang 6Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 763 重 On the Day I Was Reborn, I Tore Up the Family Inheritance Agreement 重生之日，我撕毁全家的遗产协议 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩Urban29k WordsCompleted On the Day I Was Reborn, I Tore Up My Family's Inheritance Agreement 2Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 764 黛 The Dazzling Hue of Dai 黛色灼灼 Eighty-Eight八拾捌Marriage & Romance13k WordsCompleted Smoldering Indigo 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves

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    A very good short story

15. 765 我 Even After I Died, My Husband Kept Pretending to Be Devoted 我死后夫君还在装深情 Eighty-Eight八拾捌Ancient Romance16k WordsCompleted Even After I Died, My Husband Kept Pretending to Be Deeply in Love 1.4kReads—Score—Shelves

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    Super engaging short stories

16. 766 纸 Paper Effigies and the Yin Shop (Part One) 纸扎阴铺(一) Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩17k WordsCompleted Paper Effigies and the Yin Shop (1) 18Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 767 老 My Husband Lost Money Gambling, Then Used Me to Pay Off His Debt! 老公赌博输了钱，竟然拿我去抵债！ Garlic Sausage蒜肠6k WordsCompleted My husband lost money gambling and actually offered me up to pay off his debt! 318Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Short and concise, I read it in one go! [Thumbs up]

18. 768 千 The Heiress Returns to Her Family 千金回归一家亲 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩33k WordsCompleted The Heiress Returns, Reuniting the Family 19Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 769 撕 I Tore Open My Sister's Clothes, Only to Find the Crown Prince 撕开姐姐衣服，对方竟是太子殿下 Grade One Pigeon一级鸽手Ancient Romance693k WordsCompleted (Ratings open on January 2 and are gradually rising) [An unconventional little ray of sunshine VS a beautiful, tragic, two-faced crown prince] [The whole cast is dramatic + cross-dressing + sweet romance + lighthearted + devoted to one another] The most mortifying thing Su Liuying ever did was mistake the crown prince for her best girlfriend and try to set him up with someone. Shen Zhuyan: Thanks for asking. The person I’m meant to be with is you. * My father brought home a righteous daughter. S 744Reads8.1Score107Shelves
20. 770 穿 I Became the Drama Queen Junior Sister, and Everyone Can Hear My Thoughts 穿成戏精小师妹，全员偷听我心声 Wang Tiantian王甜甜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + silly comedy + mind-reading + adored by all + satisfying revenge + sweet romance] Yu Xingwu transmigrated into a cultivation novel, becoming the vicious supporting character who bullied the heroine and met a tragic end. She was also a fake heiress. The dog System told her that as long as she maintained her villainous persona and followed the plot to the end, she could leave the world of the book. From then on, she repeatedly tested the limits of how close she could get to death, 5.8kReads9.2Score878Shelves
21. 771 癫EN Unhinged? We're All Unhinged—and That's a Good Thing! 癫，都癫，癫点好啊 Little Salt小盐子Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Super-Sweet 1v1]+ [Silly Humor and Memes]+ [Showbiz]+ [Dating Variety Show]+ [Face-Slapping] [Unhinged Actress vs. CEO with a Mind of His Own] Betrayed by her scumbag boyfriend, she transmigrated into a book and was immediately stabbed and sent to the hospital by an extremist shipper. Xie Mi went berserk on the spot, spouting wild claims in the livestream. “Come on! Stab me! All of you, stab me! I'll blow up the Earth!” A passerby who had wandered into the livestream nearly fainted. Okay, okay. 335kReads9.8Score46.9kShelves
22. 772 邵 Emperor Shao Is Smitten by Little Lychee Again! 邵影帝又被小荔枝迷住啦！ Cherry Champion樱桃选手Modern Romance294k WordsCompleted Shen Nanli, a young painter born into a family of scholars, had barely graduated when the gentle, refined movie emperor Shao You tricked her into registering their marriage. When she finally came to her senses, she wondered who this puppy-like man was, clinging to her every day and calling her Baby, Lili, and Wifey, while constantly thinking about kissing and cuddling her! But how can she resist this irresistible contrast? She can only spoil him, spoil him, spoil him! “I’m done here. I’m going t 2.1kReads9.0Score206Shelves

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    Push! Be direct! Just say you like it! The male and female leads fall in love at first sight and get married in the very first chapter, beginning their sweet married life. The male lead is aloof in public, but in front of the female lead, he's a doting and loving big dog. The female lead is an adorable little artist.

23. 773 顶 Defying the Odds 顶风作案 Wild Bodhisattva野菩萨Modern Romance263k WordsCompleted [Print edition published: The Childhood Sweethearts Paradox] It all started when Ji Yanfeng accidentally flushed Su Wenji’s pet mouse down the toilet when they were kids. From then on, they saw each other as the biggest nuisances in their lives, and regarded each other as their fiercest rival and greatest enemy. If anyone thinks they’re childhood sweethearts who make a perfect couple, this is what happens Su Wenji: “Hahahahahahaha…” Ji Yanfeng: “Hmph.” Su Wenji: “Hahahahahahaha…” They were 18.1kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves

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    It has a mouth, and it will end in 154 chapters.

24. 774 和 After Moving in with My Childhood Friend’s Younger Brother, He Flirted Me Senseless 和竹马弟弟同居后，我被撩疯了 Tu Xiaoli涂小璃Modern Romance133k WordsCompleted [Older woman and younger man, childhood sweethearts, one-on-one romance, both virgins, long-planned pursuit] During graduation season, Chi Xia’s childhood friend, whom she hadn’t seen in years, came to stay with her. He took care of all the housework and was so sweet and considerate that Chi Xia could just lie flat. Who knew that come nightfall, Shao Zeyan would turn into a completely different person? First day: “I’m upset, Sis. Cheer me up.” Second day: “Sis, I’m scared of thunder. Stay with m 8.8kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves

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    The male and female leads both have sharp tongues and no misunderstandings, it's so sweet!

25. 775 楼 The Noisy Dog Upstairs Bites Back, So I Quietly Pull Out My Suona 楼上噪音狗反咬我，我默默掏出唢呐 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭13k WordsCompleted The Noisy Neighbor Upstairs Bites Back at Me, So I Quietly Pull Out My Suona —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Straightforward, no dragging things out, short completed novel recommendations!

26. 776 报 At the Presentation, I Tore Off the Mask of My Hero Father 报告会上，我撕开了英雄父亲的假面 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭10k WordsCompleted At the Press Conference, I Tore Off the Mask of My Heroic Father —Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 777 被 After My Engagement Was Broken Off, Jinling Changed Overnight 被退婚之后，金陵变天了 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭12k WordsCompleted After My Engagement Was Broken Off, Jinling Was Turned Upside Down 3Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 778 婆 My Mother-in-Law Stole My Bird's Nest Soup? Three Months Later, She Begged Me to Save Her Life 婆婆偷喝我燕窝？三个月后她哭求我救命 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭13k WordsCompleted My Mother-in-Law Stole My Bird's Nest Soup? Three Months Later, She Begged Me to Save Her Life —Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 779 被 The Day They Called Me Useless, I Cut the Power to the Entire Industrial Park 被骂废物那天，我把园区电闸全拉了 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭16k WordsCompleted The Day They Called Me Useless, I Shut Off the Power to the Entire Industrial Park —Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 780 给 After Becoming the CEO's Gaming Companion, She Warned Me Not to Get the Wrong Idea 给霸总当陪玩后，她警告我别自作多情 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭17k WordsCompleted After I Became the CEO's Gaming Companion, She Warned Me Not to Get the Wrong Idea —Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 781 绑 After Binding the Double System, I Send My Little Brother to the ICU 绑定双倍系统后，我把我弟送进ICU Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭14k WordsCompleted After Binding to the Double Rewards System, I Sent My Younger Brother to the ICU —Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 782 被 Kissed Until She Cried: Her Sickly Boyfriend Is Actually a Mad Ancestor 被亲哭：病娇男友竟是疯批老祖宗 Bend at the Waist折腰Ancient Romance180k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, devoted husband, sweet treat, action-packed fantasy, goofy comedy] [Sweet-talking, quick to back down, easygoing rich young lady VS lovestruck, capable househusband and jealous sweetheart, an innocent yet cruel world-destroying demon lord] Synopsis One: Qin Xin transmigrates into a recently completed fantasy novel and comes with a golden finger. She spends every day making money and living in the lap of luxury. Then one day, Qin Xin accidentally discovers a terrifying secret 7.3kReads9.3Score860Shelves

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    It's super short! Super sweet! Heart-fluttering! The male and female leads are mutually in love! They're so direct! 🌸 The female lead discovers that her shy, obedient Daoist partner is actually a world-destroying villain, so she pretends not to know her husband's true identity. The male lead, knowing his identity is exposed, remains a clingy and devoted husband, and their interactions are incredibly "sweet" and "loving"! The man gazes obsessively at the girl he's pursued for two lifetimes, his devotion and infatuation palpable: "You can use me as you please; I'll be your blade."

33. 783 开 On the First Day of School, I Told Mom: Both My Parents Are Dead 开学那天，我对妈妈说：我爸妈都死了 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭13k WordsCompleted On the First Day of School, I Told Mom: Both My Parents Are Dead 1Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 784 京 The Capital’s Princeling’s Personal Secretary 京圈太子爷的贴身女秘书 Forty Degrees四十度Modern Romance427k WordsCompleted [100% Sweet Romance] [Irresistibly Flirty and Sweet] A short drama/comic adaptation is in production A reserved, noble, domineering CEO VS a stunning, sweet secretary bride Ye Chu gently opened the door, ready to leave. Suddenly, a man's low, hoarse voice sounded behind her. "In such a hurry. Where are you going?" Lin Jingting stared intently at the breathtaking beauty before him. Ye Chu turned around and said awkwardly, "I... I'll pay you..." "I've got plenty of money." As Lin Jingting spoke, 9.1kReads8.0Score560Shelves
35. 785 亲 My Relatives Forced Me to Join Their Card Game, So I Turned the Tables and Exposed Everyone's Secrets 亲戚逼我上牌桌，我反手掀了所有人的底 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭8k WordsCompleted My Relatives Forced Me to the Gambling Table, So I Turned the Tables on Them All —Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 786 老 My Husband and My 17-Year-Old Son's Secret 老公和17岁儿子的秘密 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭12k WordsCompleted The Secret Between My Husband and My 17-Year-Old Son —Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 787 当 After the Cannon Fodder Female Supporting Character Got a Comment Feed 当炮灰女配有了弹幕后 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭8k WordsCompleted After the Cannon-Fodder Female Supporting Character Got a Comment Section —Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 788 他 He Really Took the Bait and Can't Stop Grinning 他真被吊成翘嘴了 Gentle Scholar温柔文人Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available. Book title: Orange Coffee] Pei Shuang first met Li Changying at Xiyuan North Station. He was very tall, with a long, well-proportioned build and a striking presence. Slicked-back hair, black leather jacket, black sunglasses, and vintage gradient-ripped jeans. A male celebrity. A cool guy. A fashionista. That was Pei Shuang’s first impression of him. And it was mostly accurate. On the first day of freshman registration at Xiyuan University, he became famous. Rumors r 37.2kReads9.5Score5.4kShelves

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    Straight ball and flick, go straight for it.

39. 789 和 After We Broke Up, My Ex Became My Direct Boss 和前任分手后他成了我顶头上司 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭8k WordsCompleted After We Broke Up, My Ex Became My Direct Supervisor —Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 790 我 I Handed My Cheating Husband Over to My Boss 我把出轨老公送给了顶头上司 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭15k WordsCompleted I Gave My Cheating Husband to My Boss 32Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 791 丈 On the Seventh Day After My Husband Died, I Finally Learned He Hated Me to the Bone 丈夫死后第七天，我才知道他恨我入骨 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭10k WordsCompleted On the Seventh Day After My Husband Died, I Finally Learned He Hated Me to the Core 1Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 792 暗 Desire Stirs, Autumn Hues Blur 暗情涌动秋色难分 Leafy Boughs 1枝叶扶疏125k WordsCompleted Dark Desires Stir as Autumn Colors Blur 39Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Sweet and fast-paced romance with a female dog

43. 793 我 My Moon, Please Come Down to Earth 我的月亮，请你降落 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭9k WordsCompleted My Moon, Please Come Down to Earth 6Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 794 废 The Deposed Empress Won't Kneel 废后不跪 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance12k WordsCompleted The Deposed Empress Will Not Kneel 16Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 795 离 After My Divorce, I Fell Addicted to My Officer Brother-in-Law’s Seduction 离婚后，我被军官弟弟诱爱成瘾 As Light as the Wind似风轻Modern Romance543k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + both leads are virgins + younger man] [A military officer falls for a sophisticated career woman] Four years of marriage in name only. She blamed her own bad judgment for not being able to tell a man from a dog. Now she’d run out of patience and didn’t want to put up with it anymore. “Screw you and your three-second performance. You’re discontinued. Get lost, you scumbag!” After the divorce, Yu Ningning went somewhere secluded, determined to keep her head down and slack off in p 1.4kReads8.8Score129Shelves
46. 796 前 My Ex-Boyfriend Became My Boss and Went on a Rampage of Revenge Against Me 前男友爆改上司后疯狂报复我 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭10k WordsCompleted My Ex-Boyfriend Became My Boss and Is Now Out for Revenge 2Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 797 发 My Childhood Friend's Girlfriend Called Me a Man-Chaser, So I Pulled Out My Marriage Certificate 发小女友骂我是汉子精，我反手掏出结婚证 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭12k WordsCompleted My Childhood Friend's Girlfriend Called Me a Man-Stealer, So I Pulled Out My Marriage Certificate 1Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 798 红 The Deal Beneath the Red Veil 红盖头下的交易 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊8k WordsCompleted A Deal Beneath the Red Bridal Veil 91Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 799 她 She Called My Name in My Wedding Suite 她在我婚房里叫了我的名字 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊7k WordsCompleted She Called My Name in My Wedding Room 54Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 800 四 Four College Students and Their Life as Roommates After Graduation 四个大学生，毕业后的合租生活 The Brainless Husky不带脑子的哈士奇Urban295k WordsCompleted Everyday life, Urban setting, flirtation, awkwardness, blushing and heart-pounding moments, warmth, comedy, love, and friendship all run through this story. It follows four college students: the fair-skinned and clean-cut Su Ran, the scholarly Chen Yu, the tall and muscular Li Yang, and the gentle, thoughtful, sexy, and bold Wang Yue. After graduation, the four share a rental, or perhaps a group rental, and experience all the little moments of living together. It's not addictive, but it's light 337Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No need to pull a cart, simple

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