Comforting Marriage First, Love Later 让人看得舒服的先婚后爱

1. 501 新 After the Wedding, President Lu's System Goes Haywire 新婚后，路总的程序紊乱了 Blackie Loves Hot Pot黑黑爱吃火锅Modern Romance246k WordsOngoing Marriage Before Love | Slow-Burn Romance | Clear-Headed Heroine vs. Stubborn CEO | Sweet Everyday Life Lu Yanzheng, head of the Langna Group, is worth hundreds of billions. He’s marrying me only to improve his company’s image with my respectable background. Our prenuptial agreement spells it out clearly: A monthly salary of 500,000 yuan, and a marriage lasting at least two years. Neither of us may develop romantic feelings for the other. Break the rules, and pay an astronomical penalty. Fine. I, 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is the best arranged marriage novel I've read recently. There are no dramatic plot twists; it's just about how two people gradually get to know each other and slowly fall in love.

2. 502 陆 President Lu, Stop Acting So Arrogant. Miss Jian Is Engaged to President Gu 陆总别傲了，简小姐和顾总订婚了 Just a Water Bottle就是一水瓶Modern Romance467k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + regret and groveling + sweet romance + devoted to each other] Three days before their engagement, Lu Chengze leaves Jian Yao to visit a delicate beauty and announces he might not make it back in time for the ceremony. After drinking herself senseless for a night, Jian Yao stops the young heir of the capital’s most powerful family as he passes by. “Get engaged to me.” Everyone knows Lu Chengze means everything to Jian Yao. They assume she’s only acting out in a fit of anger 6.8kReads9.1Score758Shelves

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   Three days before the engagement, CEO Lu abandoned the female lead to go find a frivolous girl. Yang Yan rushed back on the day of the engagement. ~~ After a night of heavy drinking, the female lead stopped a passing Beijing socialite, "Get engaged to me." "Sorry, CEO Lu, my wife is allergic to that scumbag, so it's inconvenient for me to say it."

3. 503 赐 After the Imperial Betrothal, the Princess Consort Just Wants the Prince to Keep Her Alive 赐婚后，王妃只想靠王爷续命 Zha Xiaogua扎小瓜Ancient Romance411k WordsCompleted A historical romance: marriage first, love later. Both leads are intelligent, articulate, and quick-witted. No angst, no silly characters, and sweet moments throughout. Originally titled Who Dares to Define Romance. Everyone in the capital regards Prince Yong as untouchable. Gu Qing is the only exception. Desperate for a life-saving medicine, she takes advantage of the emperor’s arranged marriage and weds Prince Yong, unaware that he is also gravely ill with a deadly poison. She is calm and rati 6.1kReads9.4Score761Shelves

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   The female lead took the initiative to propose marriage in order to survive. After marriage, they went from testing each other to sacrificing for each other. Both the male and female leads are smart and have sharp tongues, making it a very enjoyable read!

4. 504 宜 A Good Match for Marriage 宜嫁宜娶 Wawa Is Not a Cabbage Heart娃娃不是菜心Modern Romance645k WordsCompleted Welcome, drama fans! Two storylines: [son of a bureau chief x daughter of a deputy director] & [high-ranking official’s family x heiress] Ji Yunjia found Song Jiming holding her camisole, looking puzzled. “How is this so padded when you haven’t even put it on?” His gaze drifted to her chest. It wasn’t big, but it didn’t look small either. He chuckled. “Ms. Ji, you’ve got quite a lot of padding there.” Ji Yunjia’s face burned. She hurriedly snatched it from him. “What do you know?” She was wearin 23.2kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves

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   Arranged marriage + workplace romance (dual couples). CP1 is in an arranged marriage, both having unforgettable first loves. CP2 has a secret crush, a long-awaited reunion, and the woman pursues the man. The story depicts friendship, love, and family bonds in a simple yet realistic way. The content is close to life and very realistic; the helplessness of the male and female leads in their marriages is deeply moving. Both male leads have had other relationships, but they are both very cautious in their relationships, making the gradual development of feelings for the female leads feel natural and unforced. The downside is that it's an ongoing series…

5. 505 啵 Kiss! Get Him Good and Confused While He's Drunk, and Make Him Fall in an Instant 啵！趁醉时亲懵他，让他一秒沦陷 A Crescent Moon一剪月Modern Romance201k WordsCompleted The physical edition of Bite the Hook is now available for purchase on all platforms. Everyone says it's better to make peace than to hold a grudge, but Chi Yang not only fell out with her childhood friend Xie Youci, she's also been told by her family to marry him. When the media reports rumors of their arranged marriage, Chi Yang calmly sips her tea. “I'm straight, and I'm not marrying a dog.” Xie Youci swirls his wine with a cool, aloof air and sneers disdainfully. “What kind of lunatic would 5.8kReads9.3Score770Shelves
6. 506 总 Mr. CEO, Your Wife Fell Asleep at the Parent-Teacher Meeting Again 总裁，夫人又在家长会上睡着了 Took a Tumble摔了一跤Modern Romance365k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s favorite + marriage first, love later + marriage contract + academically weak foodie heroine with incredible strength who mooches meals everywhere + scheming, gentle reborn male lead + unhinged, lovesick second male lead] Jiang Ling sells fish at a market. She only took the blame for her best friend, but ended up getting a wealthy husband for free. Every day, she disciplines rebellious middle schoolers, grows vegetables, and raises fish. She leads a leisurely country life among the w 1.9kReads9.2Score248Shelves

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   [Pampered Darling + Arranged Marriage to Love + Contractual Marriage + Wife-Chasing Hell + Super Strong Female Lead (Academic Underachiever with Superhuman Strength) + Dark-Bellied Gentle Male Lead + Crazy and Yandere Second Male Lead] Jiang Ling is a fishmonger at the market. She only took the blame for her best friend, but ended up with a wealthy husband. She spends her days disciplining rebellious middle schoolers, growing vegetables, and raising fish. She lives a leisurely, idyllic life in the wealthy family. Second Young Master Shen: Boss, can you carry me in ranked matches?! Old Master Shen: (One second ago) No education, no experience. (The next second) You only bought a little bit of fried cake, who's going to eat that much? I'm going fishing with Old Man Fu tomorrow, you have to help me beat him. President Shen: Did I marry you two?

7. 507 暗 Dark Desire: My Secret Husband, My Out-of-Control Rival 暗欲撩火：隐婚死对头失控宠 Qi Xiaoke柒小可Modern Romance323k WordsCompleted [Cool and aloof deputy CEO vs. scheming power broker] Married first, fall in love later #devoted couple #sweet romance #secret crush #flirting with his wife Everyone in business circles knows Wen Wanqiao and Bo Xiyu are like fire and water. That is, until she catches her fiancé cheating. She turns to her sworn enemy and signs a secret marriage agreement. They bicker in public and bicker in private, too. He has kept an obsession with her buried deep in his heart for six years. His possessiveness 1.3kReads8.4Score106Shelves

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   They're all secret marriages, marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. You won't regret jumping on this bandwagon!

8. 508 穿 I Transmigrated into a Cannon-Fodder Villainess, Married the Crown Prince in a Flash, and Became His Doting Favorite 穿成炮灰女配，闪婚太子爷被狂宠 Drunk Thirteen醉十三Modern Romance233k WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + the husband begs for forgiveness + cohabitation, romance, and pursuit-of-wife daily life + devoted to each other, HE] [No heavy angst, just a touch of bittersweetness. Sweet romance and wholehearted devotion, and everyone speaks their mind.] Shen Mo, a wealthy heiress, transmigrates into the romance novel she read before bed, becoming the impoverished young lady of the same name, a minor character among minor characters. Who says she has to hide just because she transmigr 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I just finished watching this.

9. 509 爆 Breaking! The Movie Emperor and the D-List Starlet Fell in Love on Set 爆！影帝和十八线小花因戏生情了 Li Chun黎淳Modern Romance448k WordsCompleted [A carefree, sultry beauty who loves to slack off vs. a cool, refined male top-tier star] Qiao Shu has been in the industry for two years and is still a little-known actress, while Jiang Tu has been a household-name top-tier star and award-winning actor for six years. The two had never crossed paths, but a marriage agreement tied them together. After their wedding, they treated each other with courtesy and kept their distance. Before long, however, the pair who had never had anything to do with 13.4kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves
10. 510 枕 An Addiction at His Side 枕边瘾 Bala La Chen巴啦啦晨Modern Romance325k WordsCompleted [A mischievous, silly beauty and a sharp-tongued, scheming business tycoon] Everyone in the capital says that Jing Li, head of the century-old Jing family, is a restrained, self-controlled, steady, and aloof man. With a cool, captivating face, he is the object of affection for countless heiresses. In the capital's elite circles, he is a fearsome presence. His ruthless, decisive methods in business have made his reputation known throughout the city. The great families of the capital all address h 5.4kReads9.1Score493Shelves

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    My top female lead is a woman who marries first and falls in love later. The male lead has been planning this all along; he's secretly in love with her for 15 years. After they get together, there are endless surprises: fireworks, rose wedding rings, rubies, rose hairpins, pink diamonds, drones to express their love, singing love songs, eighteen seeds, and love pendants...

11. 511 靳 Master Jin's Secret Marriage Meltdown: Red-Eyed and Begging to Go Public 靳爷隐婚发疯：红眼诱哄官宣 Qi Xiaoke柒小可Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Unhinged business tycoon × cool-headed genius doctor #DevotedCouple #SweetRomance #SecretCrush #MarriageFirstLoveLater Newly released animated series: The Hidden Marriage of Master Jin: coaxing her into going public “Keeping our marriage secret is fine, but sleeping in separate rooms? No way!” Zhou Yining, a genius surgeon, was drugged by her cheating boyfriend and best friend, and ended up sleeping with her neighbor, Jin Beichen. Afterward, they signed a “secret marriage agreement,” promising 22kReads9.1Score2.5kShelves
12. 512 救 Help! I Transmigrated into a Book and Kicked My Chaste Husband Out of Bed 救命！刚穿书就把禁欲老公踹下床 Plucking the Moon摘月亮Modern Romance327k WordsCompleted Silly, sweet, and maxed-out in combat power female star × refined scoundrel with maxed-out skills male author (sweet seduction + couples' variety show + entertainment industry) Zhu Yin transmigrates into a novel as a blind, self-destructive supporting character: a top-tier star with a mixed reputation who's about to cause a scene at every turn when a couples' variety show begins filming. Zhu Yin: I haven't done anything to anyone!!! On her first day after transmigrating, Zhu Yin kicks her contra 714Reads9.1Score134Shelves
13. 513 楚 The King of Chu and His Wife's Sweet Daily Life 楚王夫妇互宠日常 Mu Mingfei木明非Ancient Romance672k WordsOngoing A cool, aloof yet pure-hearted young man x a sweet and clever girl [Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Couple + Both Pure, 1v1] Su Yujing, a young lady of a marquis's household forced to live under someone else's roof, dreams of her future self, taken as a concubine by the dissolute and tyrannical Prince Wei and left to die in misery at a side residence! After getting a full preview of her future, Su Yu trembles with fear and turns her attention to Prince Wei's younger brother, who is even you 327Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love; they get married in the first few chapters. He's not a domineering CEO; I respect the female lead. [Admiration]

14. 514 又 Another Day of Being Spoiled to Tears by Mr. Shen 又是被沈先生宠哭的一天 Clearly, It's You明明是你Modern Romance271k WordsCompleted [Love After Marriage, Fatherly Devotion, Pure Relationship with No Angst, Utterly Romantic] An aloof, withdrawn beauty x an equally cold and distant tycoon * The marriage between Tang Qingqing and Shen Yu was an ancient betrothal with no love between them. Mr. Shen was noble and aloof, keeping everyone at a distance. Wherever he went, people looked up to him. He was completely out of reach. Everyone said he had married only to humor his mother and would never spare a woman a single thought. Tang 2kReads8.7Score151Shelves
15. 515 蓦 At Last, I Turned Back: A Sea of Lights 蓦然回首，灯火阑珊 Mu Chener沐辰儿Modern Romance212k WordsCompleted A prickly heiress who loves money x a cunning, spendthrift CEO [Reunion after years apart + long-planned scheme + happy ending] After high school, the boy she had held dear suddenly vanished without a trace. Mo Ran had people search for him for a long time, but they never found him. Then an accident made her give up. At twenty-seven, Lan Shan suddenly showed up to propose, catching Mo Ran completely off guard. “Mr. Lan, I don’t think we’ve met before.” “No, we haven’t. But I’ve long heard that M 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is perfect – a respectful and courteous relationship, not at all outrageous. The male and female leads first meet when the male lead, Lan Shan, comes to his home to propose. Although they've already agreed to marry and are engaged under the arrangement of their elders, Lan Shan still gives Mo Ran a formal proposal, promising to give her everything he has. The female lead is very gentle, a little materialistic, and the male lead, while a bit cunning, also respects her greatly. Highly recommended, sisters, go for it!!!

16. 516 新 On Our Wedding Night, I Was Spoiled by the Possessive, Lovesick Villain 新婚夜！我被偏执病娇反派宠上天 Mu Mur an木木燃Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + goofy fun + possessive schemer + scumbag-smiting face-slapping + System that prolongs her life] After transmigrating into a book as the short-lived villain's doomed new bride, Yu Mingming thought her life was over. As she sobbed, the cold genius villain panicked. “Did I hurt you?” Yu Mingming felt even worse. Not only had she become cannon fodder, she'd also lost the chastity she'd guarded for years. At least the powerful villain was handsome and rich. She'd come out ahead. Yu M 9.5kReads9.3Score659Shelves

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    This is a classic BL novel where the female lead transmigrates into the body of the male lead's prematurely deceased fiancée. The story begins with their wedding night, and she thinks it's a dream, enjoying herself immensely. When she wakes up and realizes it's not a dream, it's hilarious! [Laughs] And the male lead is definitely top-tier; he's not obsessive at all! Most importantly, regarding family members facing cremation, he doesn't forgive, but rather lets things go peacefully. I love it!

17. 517 先 Love After Marriage: The Crown Princess Keeps Pretending to Be Good Again and Again 先婚后爱，太子妃又又又又在装乖 I Want to Be a Rich Lady我想当富婆Ancient Romance278k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] Song Yao, who was born into this world, got married to Nangong Yi, the notoriously violent crown prince. After their wedding, they acted like a proper couple, treating each other with courtesy and respect. Gradually, Song Yao discovered that the crown prince was nothing like the violent man of the rumors. He was gentle, considerate, and easy to get along with. So she let her true nature out and started doing as she pleased. - At first, when facing the crown prince: Song Yao: gent 21.7kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves

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    The Crown Princess pretends to be innocent and perfect, but after discovering that the Crown Prince has been secretly in love with her for many years, she reveals her crazy nature, confronting her advisors and pressuring the Crown Prince. The love-struck Crown Prince still looks at her with doting eyes. The sweet and romantic palace intrigue directly hits the cute spot!

18. 518 强 Bold Seduction! Stolen Kisses! The Abstinent CEO Can't Get Enough of Spoiling Her 强撩！诱吻！禁欲霸总狂宠不腻 A Chance Encounter with Xiao Mo遇上潇漠Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted only to each other] [Marriage Before Love] [Sweet romance] Bickering couple + sworn enemies + constant playful banter + forced marriage + contract marriage When fire and ice collide, it’s always a case of fate bringing enemies together. That describes Xiao Ran and Chen Yifan perfectly. It’s as if they’ve been at odds since a past life. From the moment they met, they couldn’t stand each other. Every time they saw each other, they acted like sworn enemies, trading insults a 726Reads8.5Score109Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book about arranged marriage that blossoms into love!! It transforms couples who constantly bicker from the moment they meet into a loving pair. It's especially recommended for those who enjoy supporting couples; there are so many secondary couples, each one more enjoyable to watch than the last! It's a paradise for secondary couples in arranged marriage stories.

19. 519 夫 Madam Crooks Her Finger to Train Her Dog, and Her Man Obediently Follows 夫人勾手训狗，爷乖乖就走 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (A proud, sharp-tongued hero whose actions belie his words × a clever, beautiful heroine who knows how to tame men) By her parents’ arrangement and the matchmaker’s word, Qiao Qiao marries Xie Heng, the third son of the Xie family, whose family has been close to hers for generations. The Xie family is complicated, with many sisters-in-law to contend with. On top of that, Third Master Xie is aloof by nature and comes from a military examination background. Everyone says Qiao Qiao will be worn out 13.9kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves

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    This is a pure ancient Chinese romance novel, featuring an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The female lead is the eldest daughter of the prestigious Cui family, and the male lead is the second son of the Xie family. Their relationship develops gradually and steadily, with the male lead being very devoted to the female lead. A scene that particularly impressed me was later when the male and female leads established their own residence. When the female lead was giving birth to her second or third child, the male lead's mother arrived late (because the male lead is the second son, and his mother favored her eldest son and daughter more than her younger siblings). The male lead was very angry and explained the difference between a mother-in-law and a mother-in-law to his mother, arguing that the mother-in-law should have rushed over upon hearing that her daughter-in-law was giving birth, even if she couldn't do anything to reassure the family. However, the male lead's mother said that the two residences were some distance apart and that her grandson had typhoid fever and needed care, so she thought arriving late was the same.

20. 520 封 The Feudal Tycoon Goes Wild Across the City After His Divorce 封建大佬离婚后，发疯全城 May You Stay Curious and Hopeful你有趣有盼Modern Romance552k WordsOngoing Powerful, ruthless military, political, and business tycoon + delicate beauty in frail health + both partners are each other's first and only Jiang Qingwu was born with a rare constitution. After marrying Gu Yunzhou, she was gentle and well-behaved, yet she alone refused to get close to him. The mighty Gu Yunzhou held power over the military, politics, and business, yet after marrying his little wife, all they could manage was icy politeness. At last, pushed to his limit, he made arrangements 25.6kReads5.5Score1.2kShelves

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    Older man, feudal capitalist tycoon // Poor, beautiful, and obedient girl! Jiang Qingwu followed Gu Yunzhou back to Z City from her small town. Due to her special physical condition, the two never shared a room. So the man arranged for her to move to another city. The next time she saw him was when he came to her door with divorce papers...

21. 521 这 This Marriage Has Me Reeling, and Married Life Is Crazy Sweet 这婚结的发懵，婚后甜到发疯 Cat Gives Road猫予路Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later × Sweet romance × Two schemers flirting all day] [No melodramatic misunderstandings, and intelligence is respected. Only sweetness here.] [Mutual devotion, healing, and redemption] The original title of this book was Who Has Seen the Floating Fish Peering at the Lotus? Trust me, I have good taste… · When a clever person falls in love, fools bow until their backs break. Want a romance between two smart people? A blind date over dinner from the start, a date at their se 1.6kReads9.4Score214Shelves

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    It's so good!! The male and female leads are both very intelligent! The events that happen after they start living together are relatable to real life; they both have very positive values ​​and understand and care for each other. This is the kind of married love I've always dreamed of! [Crying emoji]

22. 522 婚 A Marriage Wave 婚潮汹涌 Half a Pear半块梨Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later / A Lover Who Takes the Lead / Slow-Burn Romance / Five-Year Age Gap / Both Untouched] [Clear-Headed and Resilient vs. Staid Iceberg] * As the adopted daughter of the Xu family, Xu Ling can’t escape a business marriage, no matter how much she wishes she could. Her match is Fu Linze, eldest son of Jiangcheng’s wealthy Fu family. Steady and taciturn, aloof and self-possessed, he inspires awe in everyone. A friend teases her, “You’re marrying the famously cold-faced Bu 13.4kReads8.9Score2.2kShelves

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    After finishing this book, all I can say is that older men with romantic partners are amazing! The male lead is truly a wonderful, guiding lover.

23. 523 孕 Morning Sickness! The Poor Little Darling Can't Escape the Beijing Tycoon's Clutches 孕吐！小可怜招惹京圈大佬逃不掉 A Moment of Moonlit Sleep一刻眠月Modern Romance551k WordsCompleted [Arrogant, suit-wearing, jealous mad dog from a wealthy family × sweet, delicate, fertile little darling] [Seven-year age gap + marriage before love + doting romance + pregnancy + 1v1, both chaste + personal growth + adored by everyone] A century-old elite family in the capital's inner circle, and the notoriously cold and sinister “Madman Bo” has quietly gotten married! After a drunken mishap, Yu Mian humbly begged him for help, and accidentally became pregnant. From then on, the red thread of f 5.5kReads8.9Score418Shelves

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    This is a story about a little white rabbit and a big bad wolf. [Laughing and crying emoji]

24. 524 坐 Waiting for Him to Mess Up! My Detective Husband Is Acting Suspicious 坐等翻车！闪婚刑警老公不太对劲 Snake and Panda蛇与熊猫Modern Romance329k WordsCompleted 2.8kReads—Score253Shelves

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    A very good arranged marriage that blossoms into love.

25. 525 分 The Day After We Broke Up, a Billionaire CEO Came to Propose 分手第二天，豪门总裁上门提亲 Gu Gu Smiles顾顾笑笑Modern Romance234k WordsOngoing [Marriage First and Love Later + Secret Crush + Both Leads’ First and Only Love + Sweet Romance] Lin Cece is an orphan raised by her grandmother. Out of sympathy, during her premarital medical exam she switched test labels with a woman who couldn't have children. As a result, Lin Cece's report said she was infertile. Before Lin Cece could explain, her boyfriend's family made an absurd demand. They called off the wedding, saying they would only register the marriage after she got pregnant and —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Arranged Marriage + Unrequited Love + Cleanliness + Sweet Romance] Lin Cece is an orphan, raised by her grandmother. After breaking up with her wealthy ex-boyfriend, everyone was waiting to see her fail, but instead, a tycoon immediately proposed to her! It turns out the tycoon was going crazy from being forced into blind dates by his grandmother! Lin Cece originally thought that since they had helped each other out, it was best to part amicably; marriage was fine, and they could just divorce later! One afternoon, with tears welling in Lin Cece's eyes, Jiang Chenzhou held her in his arms. His long, slender fingers traced her pink lips: "Still want a divorce?" Lin Cece: "No way! My brother is mine!"

26. 526 蜜 Honeyed Oolong 蜜糖乌龙 Make the Most of the Revelry当尽欢Modern Romance983k WordsCompleted [Exclusive premiere, updates 24 hours ahead of schedule] This book was originally titled The Wife of a Bankrupt Tycoon. She transmigrates into a completed novel, where her husband is a villainous tycoon who's about to divorce her. Shi Feiye is an ordinary woman with no reason to be afraid. She does her best to help the tycoon make a comeback, only to discover that he's a real tycoon and his bankruptcy was fake. Later... Shi Feiye: “So, when exactly are we getting divorced?” Qin Bulang: “Heh.” Yo 3.2kReads7.9Score1.5kShelves

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    🍁This story embodies the "marriage of convenience leading to love" trope, with the male lead showing great respect for the female lead. The lower rating is likely due to fewer reviews, but it's currently being read by 879,000 people! It's already completed, so there's no need to rush for updates. Both the male and female leads are intelligent!

27. 527 乖 Be Good, Give Me a Kiss. Mr. Mu Is a Total Wife-Doting Fool 乖，亲一下，慕先生是宠妻狂魔 Strawberry Shortcake草莓酥酥Modern Romance241k WordsCompleted A bright, willful, adorable, goofy heiress vs. a cold, elegant, calculating CEO who spoils his wife (marriage first, love later + funny, sweet daily life + falling in love over time + both leads are each other's first and only) Chu Wanwan always did as she pleased, but she tripped up with Mu Huaixu and got pregnant. When their parents found out, they married because of the baby. Chu Wanwan thought their marriage would be in name only. But the man didn't seem to agree. After the wedding, they nev 2.5kReads9.1Score190Shelves

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    A bright, spoiled, adorable, and silly young lady vs. A cold, aloof, and cunning CEO who dotes on his wife (arranged marriage + hilarious and sweet daily life + love growing over time + both are virgins). A particularly sweet slice-of-life novel~

28. 528 四 April Brings Peace 四月为安 Bear in Spring春天里的熊Modern Romance253k WordsCompleted [Main story complete, bonus chapters in progress] Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + male lead hiding his secret identity like a wolf in sheep’s clothing Years after they parted, Mai Xu is an up-and-coming producer, while Lu Yi'an is the head of Anzhou Group. During an interview, the host asked, “Mr. Lu, what’s your ideal type?” “Someone who used to follow me around calling me Big Brother when we were kids!” His answer sent his admirers declaring that they had no chance. Not long after 13Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist's long-planned marriage turned into love was actually a premeditated scheme.

29. 529 夫 The Madam Specializes in Putting Defiant Men in Their Place 夫人她专治不服 Bald Teacher秃老师Modern Romance353k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] [Published title: He Fell from the Galaxy] [Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + heroine tames her husband] [Fair-skinned, gorgeous tigress × rebellious young master who falls for her on his own] To take back her company, Shen Qingci impulsively married Xi Xingye, the infamous young heir of the Xi family. Even three-year-olds in the capital could recite Xi Xingye’s list of misdeeds by heart. They said he’d once gambled away eighteen of the Xi family’s compan 19.6kReads9.2Score3.2kShelves

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    [Sending Heart] This book is simply divine! A fair-skinned, beautiful, and domineering woman versus a rebellious, self-conquering prince! [Sending Heart] A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love; the heroine tames her husband! "Wife, I want to cuddle, just for a minute." "Wife, other wives control their drinking, why don't you control mine!" "Wife, you can slap me if I'm being unreasonable!"

30. 530 瑾 Is Prince Jin's Melon Not Sweet? Take a Bite, and Love Will Follow 瑾王这瓜不甜？啃了就是情意绵绵 A Hibiscus Plant一株木槿Ancient Romance387k WordsCompleted Love at first sight + both leads are inexperienced + protective + happy ending Her own success was certainly gratifying, but seeing her rival gain the upper hand was even harder to stomach! Qin Yi had been at odds with her nemesis for over a decade, and now that nemesis was getting married, to one of the emperor's sons, no less. Determined not to let her rival walk all over her, Qin Yi vowed to marry into the imperial family too, and to someone with a higher rank than her rival's husband! Qin Yi 9.4kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves

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    The female lead's nemesis is going to marry the emperor's son, and she'll be bullied by him. So, she devises a perfect plan and finally finds a suitable match: the emperor's younger brother. This way, she won't have to worry about being bullied and can even have the upper hand over her rival—a perfect solution! Her next plan is to successfully marry him. Coincidentally, the emperor also wants his brother to stay in the capital, so through their conspiracy, the two get married. The male lead was previously poisoned while saving the emperor, and a prophecy foretold that he wouldn't live long and would be unable to have children, so he's initially reluctant to marry her. However, after living with the female lead, he finds life isn't so boring after all.

31. 531 宴 President Yan Fell in Love After Marriage 宴总他先婚后爱了 Courteous Youngster有礼少年Two Male Leads185k WordsCompleted (Two male leads, ABO, age gap, size difference, both virgins, marriage before love) (Doting, fatherly top vs. sweet and soft bottom) At thirty, Yan Ting is saddled with an omega by his grandfather and forced into marriage. He goes from ignoring the poor little thing to being completely won over, spoiling him until he turns into a little firecracker. (There will be babies.) 1.7kReads9.1Score143Shelves

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    Sweet completed novel about marriage before love

32. 532 恋 Everyday Love 恋恋日常 Looking Forward to a Sunny Day期待小晴天Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted The night before she was supposed to meet his parents, Xu Yuan’s boyfriend of six years broke up with her. In a fit of spite, she posted on her social feed: “Whoever can make it to my place by tomorrow morning, I’ll get engaged to him.” Chen Xingyu replied in an instant: “I’m in.” At eight the next morning, he showed up right on time with a huge bouquet of lilies: impeccably dressed in a suit, with a bright smile. Meanwhile, her ex, who had never once introduced her to his family in six years, d 453Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is interesting, the male lead is sincere, and they go their separate ways.

33. 533 招 I Can’t Resist! The Capital’s Big Shot Bows His Head and Coaxes Me 招架不住！京圈大佬低头诱宠 Tang Youyou唐呦柚Modern Romance370k WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + sweet, devoted romance between two inexperienced partners + second male lead gets his comeuppance + face-slapping revenge + ultra-sweet daily life] Jiang Yunzhi transmigrates into a cannon-fodder female character in a melodramatic CEO novel. She's a stand-in for the beloved white moonlight, and the true heiress whose place has been taken by a fake heiress. She turns down a marriage alliance with a trillionaire CEO just to become the original male lead's devoted fangirl an 25.5kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves

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    Zhou Kai got angry: "What's so great about that crappy class that pays only 10,000 or 20,000?" "Put Xu Zhou in a good mood, serve him well, and he'll give you hundreds of thousands just by letting you slip a finger!" "Where are you going to find hundreds of thousands?" Jiang Yunzhi found it laughable. She worked so hard to please Shen Xu Zhou, and he only gave her hundreds of thousands when he was happy. "I get 10 million in pocket money every month. If Shen Xu Zhou transfers 10 million to me, I'll go see him." There was a deathly silence on the other end. Zhou Kai froze. 10 Million?! Yan Wenjing actually gave her 10 million every month! As a good friend, Zhou Kai knew that the most expensive thing Shen Xu Zhou had ever bought was a 5 million necklace for his white moonlight, Su Ziyan. His brothers all praised him as a pure-love god! He was completely outdone by Yan Wenjing. Shen Xu Zhou could get hundreds of thousands just by letting him slip a finger, while that guy from the Yan family could get tens of millions just by letting him slip a finger…

34. 534 救 Help! My Arranged Marriage Husband Came Home and Flirts with Me Every Day 救！联姻老公回国后天天撩我 Hua You花柚Modern Romance272k WordsCompleted Best Friends Series, Book 1: Spoiled by Him [Double wealthy families + sweet romance + one-on-one, both leads have no prior relationships + happy ending + married first, fall in love later + long-laid plans] [Truly haughty rose of a young lady vs. seemingly aloof heir to a powerful family] Jiang Zhi, eldest daughter of the Jiang family of Beicheng, is hailed as the most dazzling rose in the city: breathtakingly beautiful, bold and uninhibited, and accustomed to getting away with anything on the 7.6kReads9.2Score670Shelves

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    Adult love begins legally. [Drooling emoji]

35. 535 联 What’s So Bad About an Arranged Marriage? He’s Completely Devoted 联姻怎么啦，他超爱的 Lou Xiaozhou楼小舟Two Male Leads205k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, a world-weary, vulnerable bottom X a nurturing older top, nine-year age gap, marriage before love, healing] He Jinye knew he was an illegitimate child from the age of six. His very existence was a sin. So, during all those years he depended on the He family, he kept a low profile and lived like a ghost, able to see his whole life stretching bleakly before him. Then, when he turned twenty, the He family needed someone to serve as a marriage pawn. They sent someone to find him. “T 19.5kReads9.4Score2.6kShelves
36. 536 又 So Sweet, So Alluring! The Tipsy Young Master Held Her Close and Coaxed Her All Night 又乖又欲！太子爷醉酒夜抱她轻哄 Tan Qingzhu檀青竹Modern Romance512k WordsCompleted [Print edition available] The deeply devoted, dangerously unhinged scion of a powerful family × the cool, fallen heiress [Originally titled "A Night of Desire in the Capital"] A pure-hearted socialite from Beijing's elite circle + a rekindled romance + an ex who will do anything to win her back + an older lover who takes the lead + falling for him all over again Jiang Wanzhi comes from a prestigious family and is known throughout the capital as a pure, well-behaved young woman. Few people know 132.6kReads9.4Score278.7kShelves
37. 537 被 After the Female Lead Was Stolen, I Set Out to Save the Obsessive Villain 被抢女主后，拯救偏执反派大佬 Xu Lian序连Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [One-on-one sweet romance, marriage first and love later, the leads dote on each other, everyday romance, gentle and delicate beauty vs. a ruthless, possessive villainous tycoon] The Duke of Zhenguo’s entire household was fiercely loyal to the crown. With them gone, only Yan Yu, their sole daughter, remained. Raised by her maternal grandmother, she was betrothed to the Fifth Prince. After Yan Yu came of age, she was about to travel to the capital for her wedding. At that point, the eldest dau 18.5kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves

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    This is a sweet romance novel about marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The Duke of Zhenguo's family is full of loyal martyrs, leaving behind only Yan Yu, their only daughter. Raised by her maternal grandmother, she is betrothed to the Fifth Prince. However, the Fifth Prince has an affair, and to cover up the scandal, the royal family marries Yan Yu to the Third Prince, Prince Qin, the male lead. Prince Qin is cruel, cold-blooded, and unpredictable, acting lawlessly thanks to the Emperor's favor. Everyone waits to see Yan Yu's downfall. But as they wait, they witness the tyrannical Prince Qin ascend the throne and cherish Yan Yu.

38. 538 不 The Not-So-Dominant CEO and His Lazy Stepmother 不霸气总裁与咸鱼后妈 Scallion Pancake with an Extra Egg手抓饼要加鸡蛋Modern Romance450k WordsCompleted The short drama The Not-So-Domineering CEO and His Laid-Back Stepmom is now streaming on Hongguo. [Sweet romance + comedy + marriage first, love later + straightforward leads + both leads speak their minds] [Content warning 1: The son is the male lead’s biological child. Please don’t read if that bothers you.] [Content warning 2: Around twenty chapters feature variety shows in the entertainment industry. They’re just a side story where the heroine watches the drama unfold! She never enters the e 33.8kReads9.5Score4.9kShelves

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    The first book has clear logic, well-spoken characters, and misunderstandings rarely linger. Both the male and female leads are intelligent and calm, with emotions that don't interfere with their work. There are foolish characters in the story, but they don't genuinely harm the leads, making the characters well-rounded. The second book features both leads as first loves, both are virgins, and there's a baby in the epilogue. The male lead is a wealthy young master and bar owner, while the female lead is a high school teacher. The male lead's relationship is a carefully planned, arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The story flows smoothly, with plenty of explicit content. The female lead is slightly spoiled, while the male lead's contrasting personality is striking. Overall, it's a sweet and gentle story. The third book features a guiding male lead who slowly guides the female lead, and both have sound values. Importantly, this novel avoids the typical male-female rivalry found in other novels, focusing solely on the romance between the male and female leads, which is quite good. The fourth book features a female lead who transmigrates, and the child is the male lead's biological child. The protagonist, Mr. Gu, passionately gives birth at 20. His ex-wife is free-spirited and unconventional, while his stepmother is also easygoing. Mr. Gu is a master of humor and comedy. I found this story very heartwarming, conveying a gentle and enduring sense of happiness. There are basically no negative characters; it just feels like a very happy and wealthy life. Not only are they rich, but they also have a lot of love. The pacing of the plot is also quite good, making it comfortable to watch. The romance between the male and female leads develops naturally without being abrupt. It's really good! TT Actually, I've watched "Double Imperfection" before, which was okay, but seeing a real relationship and a real son so early on is a first for me, and it's still pretty good.

39. 539 军 Sweet Military Marriage: Triplets, More Children, More Blessings 军婚甜宠：一胎三宝多子多福 Soft Words Da Da Da轻语哒哒哒Modern Romance401k WordsCompleted [Military Marriage + Exclusive Spoiling and Sweet Romance + Multiple Babies in One Birth + Period Setting + Pocket Dimension + Mutual First Love + Contract Marriage + Marriage Before Love + Transmigrated to the 1990s] Just after transmigrating, Qiao Shi'an found herself facing an outrageously steamy scene. Looking at the wheat-skinned man before her, with his eight-pack abs and lifelong single status, she 1.3kReads8.9Score125Shelves
40. 540 表 He Acts Like He Doesn't Like Me, but Secretly Wants to Kiss Me Breathless 表面不喜欢，背地要把我嘴亲烂 Moon Toast酹月Two Male Leads276k WordsCompleted [Two male leads / marriage first, love later / comedy / sweet romance / devoted to each other] [Beautiful, high-maintenance bottom × paternal, domineering CEO top] The much Sheng Yunk e disliked Bai Wan five years ago, the much he spoils him five years later. Everyone in high society knows Sheng Yunk e dotes on Bai Wan, lavishing him with islands, buildings, and private jets, and showing off his husband all over social media. Sheng Yunk e, transported from five years ago to the present, feels li 7.4kReads9.4Score841Shelves
41. 541 婚 Passionate Love After Marriage: My Tough Husband Has Me Wrapped Around His Finger 婚后热恋：硬汉老公绕指缠绵 Little Sweet Gummy小甜软糖Modern Romance577k WordsCompleted [Gentle, celibate firefighter captain X socially anxious, sweet manga artist] In Captain Yan’s eyes, his blind date in Beicheng was quiet and reserved, but at least she was a decent choice for marriage and wouldn’t cause trouble. Early in their marriage, Captain Yan died on a mission. But by an unexpected twist, he was reborn eight years earlier, when his future fiancée was still a shy, soft-spoken young beauty who blushed easily. When they first met, Shen Man gazed at him miserably. “No one wil 495Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    Both books are treasures, especially the second one, "Marriage First, Love Later" is amazing!

42. 542 不 Wait, We Got Married by Contract. Why Are You Taking It Seriously? 不是吧，协议结婚你怎么当真了？ Mu Li o木里oTwo Male Leads246k WordsCompleted [Locked chapters: see profile] [Just received a rating, likely to rise] [Two male leads + 1v1 + transmigrate into a book + marriage first, love later] [Money-loving, adorable and demanding bottom × wealthy, scheming, off-the-grid big shot top] After finishing training at his agency, Cheng Yulin is on his way to a film set when he gets into a car accident and unexpectedly transmigrates into a novel his roommate had strongly recommended. He becomes a minor character with the same name as himself, 382Reads8.2Score—Shelves
43. 543 叶 Mr. Ye, Please Take Good Care of Me for the Rest of Our Lives 叶先生，余生请多指教 Yan Xixi言喜喜Modern Romance214k WordsCompleted Dream Chaser tech CEO Ye Fansen vs. Zhou Wanjun, an elementary school teacher raised in a single-parent family Love after marriage + both are each other's first and only + everyday-life focus + warm, sweet romance Thirty-two-year-old bachelor Ye Fansen meets Zhou Wanjun, who grew up in a single-parent family, after his grandparents push him to go on a blind date. And so begins a story of love and healing~ They meet through a blind date and get married in a flash, moving in together the very day 61Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    Sweet romance + both leads are virgins. An arranged marriage that blossoms into love; the first three chapters are fast-paced with a whirlwind wedding. After marriage, she becomes the darling of her husband's family. A slice-of-life, heartwarming, and sweet story. The male lead is a CEO, the female lead is a teacher—super sweet!

44. 544 重 Reborn: The Prince Spoiled Him Rotten 重生后，他被王爷宠上了天 A Big Little Orange一颗大橘子啊Two Male Leads397k WordsCompleted (Rebirth + marriage first, love later) Sweet, with virtually no misunderstandings In his previous life, Gu Yuemo wanted nothing more than to find someone who would stay by his side for a lifetime, with no one else between them. He was even willing to defy the emperor's orders for it. Eventually, he met that person, only for the man he had trusted to bring ruin to his family and kill him with his own sword. Reborn into a new life, he chose to obey the emperor's command and let things take their c 1.7kReads9.3Score193Shelves
45. 545 予 Giving Her a Little Breathing Room 予她人间松弛 Is Something Wrong?没事儿吗Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted Everyone in the city knows that after getting married, the head of the Shi family, Shi Yan'an, became clingy. He talks too much, gets jealous easily, and is wildly possessive. His every thought and feeling revolves around Fang Ruoning. He pursues her wholeheartedly, giving her every bit of tenderness and affection he has. But no one knows The blissful marriage everyone envies has always been a one-man show, fueled by his devotion alone. Later, on a rainy night, they face off. His eyes are red an 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A marriage arranged to be the most precious thing in one's heart—a man's love-struck mind is indeed the best dowry. The female lead is aloof and principled, while the male lead only has eyes for her. They live life slowly, falling in love gradually. [Heart][heart] A childhood without love, but a super loving married life—marrying the right person is a woman's second chance at life. [Heart]

46. 546 藏 The Hidden Luan 藏鸾 Xi Zhizhi稀枝枝Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance + Both Pure + Marriage Before Love + Love Grows Over Time + Childhood Acquaintances] [Synopsis] “If you hate me, then take my life as payment.” Xiao Heng, Prince of Jin of Great Liang, is cold-blooded and ruthless, with countless military victories to his name. Yet he has secretly loved the Crown Princess, Chu Minglan, for ten years. The Prime Minister’s legitimate daughter, Shen Zhinan, is gentle and well-mannered. But by imperial decree, she becomes the wife he never wan 11kReads8.5Score971Shelves

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    Arranged marriage, love blossoms; initial hardship followed by sweetness.

47. 547 佛 The Easygoing Second Wife 佛系继室 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance111k WordsCompleted From the moment Cui Jiangwan learns she’s to marry Marquis Wu’an Ji Huai, she knows the marquis still carries an irreplaceable first love in his heart. That woman was his late wife and his childhood sweetheart. So Cui Jiangwan plans to be a laid-back second wife and live with Ji Huai in mutual respect. 3kReads6.8Score210Shelves
48. 548 温 An Uncontrollable Temperature Gap 温差失控 Bamboo Shade and Butterfly Robes竹幽蝶衣Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted [Zen-like actress × tech tycoon | marriage before love | two strong leads who dote on each other] Everyone online thinks Song Zhiyuan is a laid-back actress who wants nothing from the world, taking roles as they come and caring little about whether she becomes famous. No one knows that she holds a cutting-edge AI algorithm and is the hidden tech magnate “Z.Y.Song,” capable of shaking up the entire chip industry. To secure some peace and quiet, she signs a marriage contract with tech up-and-comer 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this book, it's great! Lately I've been reading books that aren't popular, but I can actually keep reading them. 😃 The author writes very well about the process of two people going from strangers to lovers. It's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, the male lead respects the female lead, it's an older man/younger woman relationship, both are strong, and it's a sweet romance.

49. 549 闪 I Got Pregnant with a Wealthy Heir on the Day We Married 闪婚当天，我怀上了豪门继承人 Yun Jin Shu云锦书Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Tong Hua thought she would never get married, until she impulsively married Lu, the big-shot boss, and immediately became pregnant with a trillion-yuan heir. From then on, her life was on easy mode... All the world's splendor pales beside you; when my fairy tale arrived, even the breeze was sweet. Mr. Lu often says happily, “When people ask me what kind of woman I like, I have to start describing her all over again.” Rumor has it that Mr. Lu has a beloved woman in his heart, but he swears, “Hone 54.1kReads9.4Score4.8kShelves
50. 550 穿 After I Transmigrate into a Book, the Cold, Aloof Movie Star Begs Me to Kiss Him 穿书后，清冷影帝求着我要亲 Zhe Yin折洇Modern Romance423k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + secret marriage + showbiz + System + dating show + adored by everyone later on] Goofy beauty vs. aloof movie emperor The entertainment industry has a stunning top-tier star who has had no scandals in his six years since debuting. Standing at the pinnacle, he seems beyond anyone's reach. Then a photo suddenly appears out of nowhere: the man is holding a beauty in a white dress in one arm. Fans: Fake! Photoshopped! Nobody gets to ride on someone else's fame these days! 2.7kReads9.3Score343Shelves

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    It's so sweet and adorable! The male lead respects the female lead so much, calling her "Madam" is so touching! The system inside is incredibly cute and has a very high status. And outside, the female lead also has older brothers and sisters who dote on her.

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