BL with a Smart Protagonist 双楠，带脑子的主角

1. 551 当 When an Assassin's Target Is a Hopeless Romantic 当一个杀手的目标人物是个恋爱脑 Sanshui Shui333三水水333Two Male Leads132k WordsCompleted Two male leads + equally strong leads + agents + assassins + reunion after years apart + amnesia + a little pursuit of the husband + mostly from the top's perspective + both leads' first and only love + happy ending + they both choose each other Lin Mu (Shen Zhixun), an assassin who seems cold-hearted but is devoted beneath the surface, as the top + Wen Mian (Wen Yuan'an), a lovestruck bottom who seems harmless and weak but is actually deep-thinking and a brilliant actor, and can take down a pa 37Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I'd like to recommend myself [Please follow me][Please follow me][Please follow me]

2. 552 同 The Top Student in My Dorm Has a Special Fondness for Me (BL) 同寝学神偏爱我［双男主］ Three Thousand Lumens三千流明10k WordsCompleted The Top Student in My Dorm Has a Soft Spot for Me [BL] 4Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 553 B The B-King Is Flirting with the Alluring Senior Again Bking又勾搭钓系学长了 A Poem of Farewell赞别诗Two Male Leads368k WordsCompleted [Two male leads / younger seme / both top students / university campus / sworn enemies become boyfriends] The characters are adults, and the story is set at university. Gu Xingzhi has liked Lin Chen for three years. Lin Chen treats him so well that everyone thinks Lin Chen is in love with him, but after finding a boyfriend, Lin Chen tells Gu Xingzhi they should stop being friends. Gu Xingzhi understands that Lin Chen knew how he felt all along, yet pretended not to for three years. Among all th 4.5kReads9.4Score601Shelves

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   It's really good.

4. 554 朕 I Really Don’t Know How to Be an Emperor 朕真的不会当皇帝 Cloud-Patterned Paper云纹笺Two Male Leads537k WordsOngoing [Two male leads + transmigration + one-on-one, both virgins + slow-burn romance + sweet romance + happy ending] A resilient, wise, clearheaded bottom x a cold, devoted prince as the top Shen Yan, a modern history teacher, died suddenly after staying up all night. When he opened his eyes, he had transmigrated into the frail, sickly body of a puppet emperor. Powerful ministers controlled the court, the palace was riddled with spies, and foreign enemies eyed the realm hungrily. The previous emperor 22Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   I recommend this one, it'll really get your brain working! [Kissing emoji]

5. 555 忘 After I Forgot My Ex, He Became My Direct Boss (BL) 忘了前男友后他成了我的顶头上司［双男主］ Three Thousand Lumens三千流明13k WordsCompleted After I Forgot My Ex, He Became My Boss [BL] 14Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 556 错 After I Accidentally Delivered the Love Incense, the Regent Cornered Me on the Bed and Demanded I Marry Him (BL) 错递迷香后，摄政王堵我在榻上求娶[双男主] Three Thousand Lumens三千流明12k WordsCompleted After I Handed Over the Wrong Incense, the Regent Trapped Me on the Bed and Begged Me to Marry Him [BL] 56Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 557 吾 I Long to Ride the Wind West 吾欲乘风赴西归 Yang Gou'er羊狗儿Two Male Leads254k WordsOngoing [Two male leads / pure love / devoted to each other] Fair-skinned, aloof marquis x dark-skinned hostage prince from a foreign land. Wen Zhongling died in his original life, and his soul crossed into another world, where he became a marquis whose achievements were so great they threatened the ruler. He had planned to keep a low profile and retire to the countryside. Instead, he fell deeply for Ye Chengfeng, the steadfast-eyed hostage from a foreign land. That little wolf cub had eyes only for hi 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This political intrigue novel is well-written and increasingly enjoyable to read.

8. 558 戎 Warhorse at the Frontier 戎马关山 A Different Kind of Moonlight不一样的月光Two Male Leads910k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Historical Romance + Two Equally Matched Leads + Political Intrigue + Intelligent Characters + Devoted Love] In the final years of the Great Jin Dynasty, warlords across the realm built up their own armies, and conflict spread everywhere, leaving ordinary people homeless and displaced. Xu Fengming was born into a family of merchants and carried the hopes of generations of his family with him when he successfully enrolled at the greatest academy in the land. He wanted nothing mo 61Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 559 他 He Livestreams in the Mortal Realm, So I Came Down to Cheer Him On 他在凡界直播，我下凡捧场 Centennial Gummy Bear百岁橡皮糖Two Male Leads251k WordsCompleted After novelist Wei Anning died and ascended to heaven, he won a chance to descend to the mortal realm. There, he watched Qiu Yi's livestream. The twenty-year-old singer shone in front of the camera, yet secretly took painkillers between songs. He was the boy Wei had almost run over with his luxury car. It was his fault! He was consumed with guilt and had to return to the mortal realm to atone! To earn his way down, he worked like a beast for the powerful figures of the Celestial Realm, enduring 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   If you don't blindly follow highly-rated works and don't mind ongoing serializations, you can give this one a try. The writing is excellent, not filler, so feel free to read it. It will be completed at the end of June. If you're interested, add it to your bookshelf and start reading.

10. 560 我 I Drove the Crown Prince Crazy [BL] 我把太子撩疯了［双男主］ Three Thousand Lumens三千流明11k WordsCompleted I Drove the Crown Prince Wild [BL] 47Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 561 商 With a Shop at My Fingertips, I Urge the Male Lead to Behave 商城在手，男主我劝你善良 The Unspoken Guest不诉之客Two Male Leads690k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + both leads are strong + transmigration into a game + fantasy + secret identities + both devoted to each other + sweet and angsty moments + happy ending] Lin Yao transmigrated into a fantasy game and became a villainous NPC who was destined to be imprisoned by the protagonist as his male lover. He couldn’t leave the game until the protagonist wiped out his entire clan. To get home, Lin Yao pretended to torment the protagonist and use him, while secretly treating his wounds, 331Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    Shuangnan, both with high IQs, a loyal dog in disguise vs. A time-traveling fishing enthusiast.

12. 562 动 Five Otherworldly Big Shots at the Zoo 动物园里的五个异界大佬 Rabbit by the River of Forgetfulness忘川河畔的兔子Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted ...Beastfolk... Beloved by Everyone I graduated straight into unemployment, then got tricked by a scam call into returning to the remote mountains, where I inherited a zoo on the verge of closing down. The iron gates were rusted through, the enclosures stood empty, and the only “rare sights” were five big sweethearts, all skin and bones and far too clingy. Resigned to my fate, I started livestreaming sales to feed the whole family, and my miserable life began. But... gradually, I realized som 322Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    Orcs versus 5! Focus on your career! And let love be as sweet as honey!

13. 563 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, the Yandere CEO Imprisoned Me, and I Still Struggled to Survive 穿书后被病娇霸总囚禁仍艰难求 Six-Second Memory六秒记忆Two Male Leads881k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + transmigrate into a book + forced sweetness and doting] A comic artist transmigrates into the comic he wrote, becoming the protagonist, Lin Muy. In the original comic, Lin Mu was as beautiful as a fox. He attracted the obsessive pursuit of a deranged supporting character, driving the protagonist Liu Peiyu, who loved him deeply, to use all kinds of extreme methods. Yet Liu still couldn't win his love, and ultimately skinned Lin Mu alive. To survive, the transmigrated Lin Mu emba 20Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Forced Pampering: The first volume, "Imprisonment," is lighthearted and funny, making it enjoyable. The second volume features some infuriating supporting characters; [facepalm] some readers were so angry they couldn't sleep until 4 AM and gave up. However, those with strong mental fortitude who finished the second volume discovered that these supporting characters were actually well-written and thought-provoking! The third volume sees the main characters' relationship deepen, a sweet and angsty read. The fourth volume is tense, with constant plot twists that are quite amazing and exciting. The fifth volume marks the climax of the novel as the male lead gradually turns to the dark side!

14. 564 C Cosplaying the Villain's Inner Circle COS反派亲友团 Whale Song in the Deep潜渊鲸鸣Anime Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted [Warnings/Notes] 1. The protagonist is the only transmigrator. The characters he plays are “friends and family” of the original work’s villains, while the villains themselves are not cosplayers. 2. Includes Gogol x Dostoevsky and Dostoevsky x Gogol, with no set pairing, plus a little Wei Lan. The main story will lean toward no romance, while the extras will be more freewheeling. 3. Volumes 1–5 feature him playing Gogol (complete); Volume 6 features him playing Armed Detective Agency Dazai (compl 7.1kReads9.3Score804Shelves
15. 565 将 General, Your Ways Set My Heart Strings Aflutter 将军这般，乱我心弦 Beans, Wheat, Millet, and Rice豆麦菽黍稷Two Male Leads288k WordsOngoing Su Ling, second son of the Duke of Yu’s household, was struck by a strange poison as a young boy. By Heaven’s grace, he met a benefactor who barely managed to save his life, but as a result, he was forced to leave home for more than a decade. The years in the mountains passed in a flash, while worldly splendor brought both fortune and misfortune. When he finally returned, the only person in his heart was the young general Chu Yan. A loyal minister is framed and imprisoned, the empress dowager’s 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this book to you. It has two male leads, both are intelligent, and it's very good.

16. 566 重 Reborn Movie Emperor: My Archenemy Has Loved Me for Ten Years 重生影帝：死对头竟爱我十年 Chen Zhou Du Wo陈舟渡我Two Male Leads407k WordsOngoing The rating will rise once it’s released [Two male leads + reborn + entertainment industry + equally matched leads + devoted to each other + loyal dog + 1v1] [Cold and glamorous reborn award-winning actor, bottom × Obsessive, unhinged top-tier star, top] Three years after his death, he is reborn in the body of a minor actor. But he discovers that his nemesis of ten years has him pinned against a wall, eyes red: “The mole on your left shoulder... Why is it exactly the same as his?” Ke Yuanxu, a 249Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    This book is amazing! It's so addictive! You won't regret reading it! The pacing is incredible!

17. 567 伪 The False God’s Pages 伪神的书页 Coconut Pear Tree椰梨树Two Male Leads353k WordsOngoing [Infinite Flow + two male leads + equally powerful leads + ensemble cast + both are players + a beautiful, sharp-tongued receiver who smiles as he stabs you × a four-hundred-year-old widower of a practical attacker + one-on-one, both pure] On his first day in an Infinite Flow world, Lin Jian broke the dungeon. The rules said he had to play a fairy-tale character, so he added a line to the picture book: “The princess wants to sleep in, the prince is putting on an act, and the dragon is her tru 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    They're all strong in every way, none of them are stupid, after all, I have a dislike for stupidity!

18. 568 进 I Went Into the Mountains to Hunt Demons, but a Demoness Won’t Leave Me Alone 进山拿妖后被妖精缠上了 Pink-Pawed Puppy Fox粉爪小狗狐Two Male Leads264k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Historical Fantasy Setting + Xuanhuan + Mild Horror] Yan Zefeng [Yuan Yi] is the second senior brother, a man of formidable ability. During a mission his grandmaster inexplicably sent him on, he somehow ended up being kissed by the demon he was supposed to capture. The scene was rather steamy, and unable to bear the “humiliation,” he ran off on the spot, nearly losing his resolve in the Dao. Who would have thought the demon would cling to him again during a journey, this time t 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient fantasy, and sweet!

19. 569 足 Tiptoe 足尖 Cloudy Bluebird云朵青鸟Two Male Leads353k WordsCompleted Main Couple: Hua Qinghe x Yu Xiaozhou Modern city life. A cheerful, funny principal dancer whom everyone inexplicably thinks is aloof, and a somewhat oblivious, quick-tempered newcomer who bravely pursues his dreams for the idol in his heart. [Modern Setting, Older Top, Everyday Life] [Two Male Leads, HE, 1v1] -- Hua Qinghe is Yu Xiaozhou's idol. For his sake, Yu Xiaozhou got into his alma mater. For his sake, he splurged on a front-row ticket to one of his performances. For his sake, he went th 742Reads—Score462Shelves
20. 570 杀 Kill Me or Kiss Me 杀我，或者吻我 Coconut Pear Tree椰梨树14k WordsCompleted Kill me, or kiss me 357Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 571 穿 Transmigrating into a Life of Fleeing Famine 穿越之从逃荒开始 Oilseed Sunflower Melon油葵小瓜Two Male Leads446k WordsCompleted (Two male leads, no System, slow burn, the leads’ interactions are mainly in Volume Two) A stern general who secretly loves sweets, seme × a clever, sharp-witted uke In his previous life, Xiao Nuo was the next heir to Blue Star in the interstellar age. For reasons unknown, he transmigrated into the body of a twelve-year-old boy. As soon as he regained consciousness, he nearly drowned. He struggled to shore, only to nearly freeze to death in the biting wind. Fortunately, Qi Mingxiao happened to p 667Reads8.5Score106Shelves

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    They're all intelligent, not overly sentimental, and I personally think the protagonist is a normal person. [Laughing]

22. 572 鬼 The Ballad of the Ghost Mask 鬼面风华录 Dreaming Through the Universe梦游宇宙Two Male Leads420k WordsOngoing [Dual male leads + ensemble jianghu cast + mystery and wuxia] [Multiple couples] [Ensemble cast] [Deep, sinister emperor gong with an innate tendency to dote without restraint × quick-witted, agile military official and powerful minister shou who knows little of worldly affairs] When his reclusive master is mysteriously murdered, Tan Qing bears the burden of avenging him and follows his master's instructions to enter government service. Instead, he is unexpectedly swept into the struggle for imp 67Reads—Score—Shelves

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    To put it simply, everyone except me is incredibly smart; in a martial arts ensemble novel, each character is exceptionally talented in their own way.

23. 573 先 Sir, Stop Sneaking Your Own Agenda Into the Game 先生，别在游戏里夹带私货了 He Weimei禾未寐Two Male Leads333k WordsCompleted (Main story complete) [Both leads have only ever been with each other + age gap + older male lead + growing-up romance + quick transmigration game + mutual secret crush + happy ending] [Pure-hearted, well-behaved puppy bottom x long-planning, fatherly top] Jiang Ningyang was tricked into playing a full-immersion game, and he had just one thought: Thunderous game, thunderous plot, thunderous NPCs. But he put up with it because he realized the thunderous NPC looked just like the person he’d secret 2.3kReads—Score299Shelves

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    This is a really good book! It's a role-playing game, with an age gap, older man/younger woman dynamic, raising/nurturing, and a push-and-pull dynamic. It's a pure and innocent puppy x a cunning and sly old fox. Super addictive!

24. 574 我 My Partner Is Super Strong, Yet Way Too Adorable 我家搭档明明超强却过分呆萌 He Xi和熙Two Male Leads339k WordsOngoing [Two male leads + equally matched powerhouses + devoted to each other + HE] When football goalkeeper Wu Yulu is on the brink of death, he is chosen by the future supercomputer “DOOR.” Reborn as a cleaner at a cleaning company, he becomes its “Door God,” tasked with purifying supernatural contamination. His partner, meanwhile, has a split personality. Shen Shu is a “defective product” with the intellect of a seven-year-old. He eats talismans as snacks and is always squeezing evil spirits into bal 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Anyone with a brain, team up for exorcism—two strong and two clean, how exciting!

25. 575 恶 The Evil Ghost Is Both Wild and Pure 恶鬼它又野又纯 Simple Pig2008简单的猪2008Two Male Leads482k WordsCompleted Shen Jingzhe, the most expensive spirit guardian in Beicheng, is cool and restrained, and charges an outrageous fee. Late one night, he takes a job worth two million: driving out evil spirits from Ghost Cry Tower. On the fifteenth floor, amid a horde of evil ghosts, he encounters someone. The person sits in a wheelchair, with skin so pale it seems translucent, and a sweet, obedient smile. “My name is Xie Jiu. I live upstairs. Can you take me with you?” Shen Jingzhe thinks he is a poor, sick 26Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    Come on, bring your brain or not, it's up to you.

26. 576 眠 The Gate of Sins: Transmigrated as the Cursed Family's Last Descendant 眠罪之门：穿成被诅咒的家族末裔 YUAN, Sleep-Deprived睡眠不足的YUANTwo Male Leads659k WordsOngoing [Two male leads + an atypical fantasy world with a fictional setting + villain protagonist who does whatever he wants without regard for morality + chaotic, fun-loving accomplices who lean toward evil + main characters are all mentally ill and true to their villainous nature + the protagonist group has a tangled web of bizarre, twisted, and complicated relationships] [Contains graphic depictions of blood, violence, and gore. If this bothers you, leave now. You proceed at your own risk.] [Plot-dr 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Vincent is a man of intelligence, composure, and a strong sense of control. You'll see.

27. 577 顶 Top-Tier Alpha, Show Some Respect: Little Rose Doesn’t Want to Get Back Together 顶级A请自重，小玫瑰他不想复合 Land of the Setting Sun日落之地Two Male Leads454k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + sweet romance + rekindled love + original ABO setting + intense romantic push and pull] A prince kidnaps a rose. Stockholm syndrome romance? Not a thing. He likes training dogs, not keeping them. Zhong Bo: “You’re not the only Alpha in the world, Mr. Ex.” Lu Yusheng: “Maybe I’m the only one who can keep you tied to my side.” [Reading Guide] The bottom is fragile and aloof, a little unhinged, a pharmaceutical researcher from an upper-class family. The top looks sunny, a y 25Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    This is an AO (Adult/Younger Man) romance novel. The protagonist is a cool and beautiful pharmaceutical researcher with brains, while the seme (dominant partner) is a wealthy financial tycoon. The story begins with a kidnapping, which is thrilling and exciting! Highly recommended! [Cool]

28. 578 王 Your Highness, Don’t Deceive the Emperor on the Dragon Throne (I) 王爷，别在龙椅上欺君（一） The North Wind Can't Budge Me北风吹不动9k WordsCompleted My Lord, Don't Deceive the Emperor on the Dragon Throne (Part One) 1.1kReads—Score139Shelves
29. 579 王 Your Highness, Don’t Deceive the Emperor on the Dragon Throne (III) 王爷，别在龙椅上欺君（三） The North Wind Can't Budge Me北风吹不动13k WordsCompleted My Lord, Don't Deceive the Emperor on the Dragon Throne (Part Three) 66Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 580 龙 The Overpowered Hero Got the Villain's Redemption Script by Mistake 龙傲天错拿了反派救赎剧本 Chen Zang辰藏Two Male Leads233k WordsOngoing [Two male leads + overpowered male protagonist + male-oriented style + two strong leads + light political scheming, genuinely satisfying + darkened antagonist] [Straight-laced, overpowered male protagonist vs. sensitive, gentle little antagonist.] A firsthand account of a tough-as-nails straight man being gradually turned gay by his ‘best brother.’ Gu Zhili is an overpowered male protagonist in a male-oriented novel, but somehow gets stuck with a female-oriented redemption plot. Forced to disgu 89Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    Does "fighting brain" count? Like, a male protagonist who likes to fight but doesn't like to use his brain, paired with another male protagonist who isn't very good at fighting but is very good at thinking.

31. 581 捡 I Brought a Handsome Man Back to the Eastern Palace 捡个美男回东宫 The North Wind Can't Budge Me北风吹不动12k WordsCompleted Bring a Handsome Man Back to the Eastern Palace 13Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 582 文 Bungo Stray Dogs: How to Run Off with a Fyodor 文豪野犬：怎样抱走一只费奥多尔 Trying My Hand at Water Writing尝试水文Two Male Leads107k WordsCompleted (Complete, so feel free to dive in. Mostly original, with a Fyodor-only fan. OOC warning. Dream Book is the strongest, no arguments.) Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky. Fedya. Boss Dosto. I like him so much. He dreams of using the Book to create a world without ability users, so I named myself Dream Book. Would he like me? (P.S. The author's update schedule is irregular, and Dream Book isn't a good person.) 258Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both male protagonists are highly intelligent. However, the author's writing skills are limited. It's a fanfiction adapted into a quick transmigration story; not having read Bungo Stray Dogs won't significantly affect your reading experience.

33. 583 成 You Want a Concubine on Our Wedding Day? One Bowl of Abortion Pills, and You’re Exiled Three Thousand Miles 成婚当日要纳妾？一碗落胎药发卖三千里 The North Wind Can't Budge Me北风吹不动13k WordsCompleted She Wants a Concubine on Our Wedding Day? One Bowl of Abortion Medicine, and I'll Send Her Three Thousand Miles Away 720Reads—Score139Shelves
34. 584 玄 After the Mystical Master Retired 玄门大佬退休后 Huai Ruogu怀若谷Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted Xie Yu, a powerful figure from the occult world, is reborn as a spoiled young heir of the Xie family. He has everything he needs and, most importantly, plenty of money, which suits the retired life he longs for perfectly. The only downside is that this wastrel has left a trail of romantic entanglements and offended someone he shouldn’t have, so the Xie family kicks him out. Xie Yu calculates his fate with his fingers: even if this wastrel doesn’t drink himself to death, he’ll eventually be drown 1.3kReads8.8Score152Shelves
35. 585 重 Reborn: All I Want Is One Heart 重生之愿得一人心 Weak Signal信号弱Two Male Leads115k WordsCompleted A new story is here! (The score is a little low since it just came out.) Two male leads, no female lead. Main pairing: the haughty, beautiful Chu Li × the domineering Prince Regent Shen Jin Side pairings: An Yi × An Qi The Crown Prince × Ying Shi (This pairing may be a little angsty, and their romance develops later.) Shen Jin never got the chance to confess his feelings before he died. They loved each other, but fear made them retreat, and in the end they missed their chance. Reborn, Shen Jin p 290Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    Two male leads, political intrigue, a compelling storyline, and romance. I absolutely love the Regent and Lord Chu; they're both incredibly capable.

36. 586 江 Does the Jianghu's Model Worker Have a Wife Yet? 江湖劳模有媳妇了吗 Sheng Han Muzhen生寒木甄Two Male Leads155k WordsOngoing Two male leads, with a different story in each volume. Story 1 (complete): A life of adventure among swords and shadows, followed by an ordinary, peaceful life. The hard-working employee chosen by fate can even cross-dress. I've got a wife and you don't. Guess why. Liu Yan: There's nothing I can't do if I set my mind to it. Story 2 (complete): The protagonist is Liu Yan's disciple, A Mao. He gets buried while trying to survive in the wilderness. His CP is Hua Manlou. A slow-burn story of peacef 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Eating melon seeds] Perhaps a calm madness?

37. 587 爱 Love Delayed 爱情迟延 Give Qianqian a Haircut给茜茜剃个头Two Male Leads354k WordsCompleted Shen Biancheng, unable to stand after an accident, took his nephew Ye Kang to an art studio one day in April to learn how to paint. Shen Biancheng only wanted to make his nephew's dream of painting come true, never imagining that the decision would not only shatter his nephew's dream, but drag Shen Biancheng down with him. Zhao Zhen seems eccentric, arrogant, and unkempt, but in truth he's gentle and thoughtful. From the moment he struck up a conversation with Shen Biancheng, who was sitting alo 116Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is worth a try. It's being serialized, and while it's not mindless romance, there are underlying reasons. It's not love at first sight.

38. 588 穿EN The Abandoned Son Runs Rampant 穿越之弃子横行 Ye Yiluo叶忆落Two Male Leads2.3M WordsCompleted 30.3kReads9.2Score2.9kShelves
39. 589 假 I Disguised Myself as a Female Cultivator and Lured a Demon Dragon. Now This Fish Has Exploded 假扮女修钓了魔龙后，这条鱼炸了 May All Wishes Come True Today今朝如愿Two Male Leads779k WordsOngoing [Fantasy Dragon Clan + Two Powerful Leads] Ruthless, cold-blooded beauty shou X carefree, spirited young gong (later becomes obsessive and unhinged) A clear growth arc, with a plot-driven story and a romantic focus. Fu Shuang was the child of the former White Dragon clan saintess, who had been cast out and left to wander. From the moment he came into this world, he was already a pawn. A human woman found him and raised him. As a boy, he killed his father. Later, the White Dragon clan brought him 6.8kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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    The main character is intelligent, and the show is very entertaining! It's unique and unconventional. Cold-faced cuteness + warm-faced cuteness = ᗜωᗜ=

40. 590 读 A Mind Reader’s Guide to Caring for Dr. Lu, the Sickly Beauty 读心后，病美人陆医生的养护指南 Tata Zi沓沓紫Two Male Leads365k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later / Sweet Romance / Guiding Lover / Both Pure / Healing] [An innocent, sensitive bottom whose inner thoughts are full of outrageous remarks] x [A sunny, gentle painter with an emotional disorder] To treat his emotional recognition disorder, genius painter Liang Tingqiu was set up on a blind date by his mother. His date was a young doctor who seemed sweet, aloof, and serious on the surface, but had a very lively inner voice. Curse those damn human traffickers! I've final 8.6kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves

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    [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing][Laughing]

41. 591 钦 Qinlin Maple Realm 钦临枫境 Gu Yunbai古韵白Two Male Leads270k WordsCompleted [Modern sweet romance between two men in the workplace] When a demanding CEO meets an all-around assistant, this workplace story that begins in the break room hides a spark stronger than the aroma of tea. Bai Moqin, CEO of Xingchen Technology and an Oxford-educated business elite, had a strict rule: tea had to be served at exactly 55 degrees Celsius. He had gone through four assistants in six months. Then Lin Feng, a sunny young man who had graduated from H University's investment program, walke 276Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    No melodramatic plots, no clichés. Four heartfelt works dedicated to everyone who believes in genuine emotions. ▷ *Twelve Years of Temperature Difference, All About My Love* | A belated realization of workplace entanglements, a gentle and sweet romance brewed like tea. ▷ *Delusion* | A clash of titans between two elites, a mutual fulfillment of souls. ▷ *Redemption in the Autumn Light* | A gentle battle of redemption between a younger man and a younger woman, where wounds and starlight are simultaneously illuminated. ▷ *Adding Warmth* | Struggling side-by-side amidst the everyday hustle and bustle, finding burning brilliance in the most ordinary of stories. Each story originates from the fabric of life; we believe there's one that will resonate with the deepest emotions in your heart.

42. 592 天 The Genius Young Master’s Wife 天才狂少的夫人 Elegance风雅Two Male Leads1.3M WordsCompleted Hao Yi was the capital's most notorious good-for-nothing playboy. Because he loved the Chen family's daughter, the Chen and Hao families conspired to trick him into marrying a wife, then kicked him out of the Hao family. After that, a rumor spread through the capital: the playboy kicked out of the Hao family had become arrogant and looked down on everyone. Hao Yi sneered when he heard it. “You don't give me the time of day, so why should I care about you?” Then another rumor spread: that wife on 155Reads7.5Score—Shelves
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    A single strategic plan can determine the fate of the nation; a lifetime of confidants can weather the storms together. In turbulent times, the relationship between strategists and confidants is always a two-way street of mutual support and protection.

44. 594 妄 Wanton Taking 妄取 Gu Yunbai古韵白Two Male Leads342k WordsCompleted Du Muran vs. He Yanzheng Modern romance + male-male leads + urban business + happy ending + a little heartbreak In the bustling imperial capital, twenty-eight-year-old Du Muran is the heir to the Du Group. At 195 centimeters tall, with a handsome face and an air of wealth mixed with wild charm, he is known as the capital’s number-one playboy. By contrast, He Yanzheng is twenty-five and stands 188 centimeters tall. His eyes are deep, his figure alluring, and he gives off a cool yet captivating au 221Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 595 云 Yun Ke, Thousand Tribulations 云珂千劫 Secret Thoughts菁菁心事Two Male Leads293k WordsCompleted [Completed. Plot-driven, two male leads (endless reincarnation × immortality) + political intrigue + xianxia + transmigration by design + happy ending] Modern straight man Song Huaiyu unexpectedly transmigrates into the Great Yao Dynasty, becoming a wicked prince guilty of countless crimes and hated by everyone. As if it weren't enough that the original owner was such a vile piece of work, he was also gay?! And the bottom, at that? Trapped in a hopeless situation, Song Huaiyu assumes he is do 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is the only one I've been consistently following. The plot and romance feel very natural, the main character is charismatic, has strong moral values, is decisive, and takes responsibility for their actions. The political intrigue parts are also incredibly satisfying to read.

46. 596 天 The Superstar System 天皇巨星系统 Tender Gaze怜惜凝眸Two Male Leads840k WordsCompleted [Any form of adaptation or reposting of this work is strictly prohibited. Infringers will be held accountable.] Wei Xilin looked at the man with a helpless expression. “Could you put me down?” Gu Yanzheng calmly replied, “No.” Wei Xilin nudged the sunglasses on the bridge of his nose with his slender index finger and stared into the man's eyes, so close to his own. Unable to resist, he asked, “Do you like me?” Gu Yanzheng glanced at him coolly and kept walking with him in his arms. “Don't flatte 37Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 597 师 I’ve Given You My All, Master, and You Still Bully Me 师尊为你尽心尽力，你还欺负他 Round White Cat大白猫圆圆Two Male Leads223k WordsOngoing [Dual Male Leads + Transmigrate into a Book + Cultivation + Bottom Lead + Younger Love Interest + Jealous and Clingy + HE] Li Yanchen was an overworked wage slave. On his way to work, he unexpectedly transmigrated into the boring book he used to pass the time. He became the greatest beauty in the cultivation world. Always laid-back and unmotivated, Li Yanchen gradually adjusted to his comfortable new life. It was far better than being a wage slave. Just as Li Yanchen had resigned himself to hi 4Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 598 秋 Redemption in the Autumn Light 秋光里的救赎 Gu Yunbai古韵白Two Male Leads573k WordsCompleted Ding Xiaoqiu’s name carries two stories: his surname comes from Dean Ding of the orphanage, while his given name commemorates the autumn day he was found. Just after his eighteenth birthday, he set off for the capital, earning money for tuition by delivering takeout. One day, he collapsed from heatstroke. When he woke, the appearance of a stranger quietly changed the course of his life… 252Reads8.1Score—Shelves
49. 599 小 A Peddler's Modern Road to Wealth 小货郎的现代发家致富史 Alluring Bone媚骨Two Male Leads1.3M WordsCompleted [Main story and bonus chapters complete] Once upon a time, the little peddler had only himself to feed, with no family to worry about. Now, besides himself, the little peddler has a new family. Looking at the several younger siblings standing before him, with two little ones clinging to him as well, he has a new goal in life: work hard to earn money so the whole family will always have enough to eat! 264Reads—Score137Shelves
50. 600 添 A Touch of Warmth 添暖 Gu Yunbai古韵白Two Male Leads308k WordsCompleted Dual male leads + Age gap + Healing in the everyday hustle and bustle + Modern city life + Realistic tone Tang Xiaoman VS Du Chang'an After five years as a househusband, he discovers the ugliest betrayal on their eighth anniversary... Tang Xiaoman has always believed that "a little fullness is enough." From their awkward school days to becoming the one who stayed home to cook, he spent five years of his youth immersed in the little details of everyday life. His eyes and heart held only the pers 562Reads8.3Score103Shelves

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