A Smart Female Lead Who Solves Cases 女主破案带脑子的

1. 201 穿 Transmigrate to the Dali Temple: A Slacker Writer Is Forced to Hustle 穿越大理寺：摆烂写手被迫内卷 Bu He Shiyi布和十一Ancient Romance341k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + crime solving + coming of age + ensemble cast + comedy] [Arrogant, aloof, sharp-tongued Minister of the Court of Judicial Review]× [Lowly, timid, goofy, drama-queen clerk] [Theatrical edition] Fang Mian, an online fiction writer with no following, transmigrates for no apparent reason after staying up all night to meet a deadline. Keep his secret identity under wraps, even if he’s terrified? Fine! Write down every detail of the cases? Whatever! Get stuck with a cold, sharp-tongu 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Under the male lead's guidance, the female lead also became more meticulous and rigorous.

2. 202 变 The Master of Disguise (Complete in Two Volumes) 变脸师爷（全两册） Tang Lan棠岚Mystery473k WordsCompleted Shen Bai, a famous young gentleman from the capital, is sent to the obscure little city of Bian to serve as a low-ranking county magistrate. To keep life from getting too dull, he hires a strange young man who has piqued his curiosity, Lu Yuanqing, as his assistant at the county office. With Lu Yuanqing’s help, Shen Bai solves one strange case after another: a naked female corpse leads to two unsolved cases from years ago; a wildly popular book turns out to be linked to a series of murders; a re 2.6kReads9.5Score447Shelves

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   It's super good-looking, highly recommended!

3. 203 悬 The Goddess Detective of Suspended Breath 悬息之女神探 Mei Wei美慰Mystery299k WordsCompleted The heroine, Lin Xi, has an exceptionally keen sense of smell. During college, she accidentally helped the police solve a case and was subsequently appointed as a police consultant. Whenever a difficult case arises, she assists with the investigation. But one thing has always weighed on her: the victim in the first case she solved still died, and the killer claimed that she was the one who had killed her. Years later, another case turns out to be connected to that incident... 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead solves cases without falling in love.

4. 204 真 The Real Heiress Is Sweet and Charming, and the ’80s Army Officer Begs Her to Come Home Every Night 真千金娇又媚，八零军少夜夜求回房 Frost White霜白Modern Romance3.1M WordsOngoing [Sweet, brilliant beauty × aloof young military officer] [Military marriage + period setting + revenge and face-slapping + devoted couple] The moment Song Ran opened her eyes, she was back on the night her innocence was taken. She had been deliberately switched at birth, going from a high-ranking officer’s daughter to a village girl who cut pigweed in the mountains. After finally being reunited with the Song family, she was violated in her adoptive family’s home just before leaving, losing her r 1.6kReads9.0Score398Shelves

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   Both are about rebirth and soul transmigration, they're so good! I've been staying up for two days straight and still haven't finished them, they're really captivating and addictive.

5. 205 神 Divine Detective, Stop Hiding! The Capital Has Sent Someone to Fetch You 神探别苟了！京师亲自派人来请了 A Lovely Person in a Tree木上可人Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Complete] Also known as "Getting By as a Detective in Ancient Times": She transmigrates to ancient times, where the heroine solves cases with the help of a System in this thrilling story, with romance and a touch of farming. Zhang Ruxi accidentally transmigrates into an ancient Taoist temple. When she wakes up, she finds herself an unregistered nobody who cannot show her face. To make matters worse, she is immediately caught up in the murder of a powerful court official and becomes a suspect. 5.5kReads9.2Score816Shelves
6. 206 大 The Happy Daily Life of the Court Judge's Daughter 大理寺少卿之女的快乐日常 Scallion Pancake with an Extra Egg手抓饼要加鸡蛋Ancient Romance659k WordsCompleted [An imaginary ancient setting + mind-reading + everyday life + comedy] [There is a male lead, both leads are each other’s only partners, happy ending. The romance is a slow burn, but sweet, so dive in without worry.] [This isn’t a fast-paced wish-fulfillment story, but I promise there’s no angst!!! The heroine can read minds, but only under certain conditions. Her golden finger isn’t all that powerful, so don’t read if that’s not your thing.] [Read the title! This is a warm, everyday-life story. 40.5kReads9.2Score16.8kShelves

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   Female constables are really good-looking. There aren't many romance scenes; most are comedic. They're really good.

7. 207 坏 The Bad Girl Is Soft and Sensual, and She’s an Expert at Taming Stubborn Men 坏女人身娇体酥，专治嘴硬 A Little Sweetness in Her Dimples梨涡有点甜甜Ancient Romance543k WordsCompleted 5.9kReads8.9Score448Shelves
8. 208 浮 Fireflies Illuminate the Hidden Crickets 浮萤照潜蛩 An Shanyu安山雨Mystery506k WordsCompleted (Early on) Mystery and crime novelist (later) criminal investigation consultant: Shen Xuexian vs. criminal investigation captain: Wan Ming A popular idol dies mysteriously on a film set, and the scene is exactly as described in the script. Shen Xuexian, a mystery novelist, is taken in for questioning by the police at her new book signing. She never imagined that selling the rights to her novel would land her in a police station. Getting caught up in a murder on a film set and taken in to assist 411Reads8.7Score103Shelves

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   ① A book I recently read. The female lead is a suspense novelist who gets caught up in a case because of her published book. She then works as a psychological consultant with the male lead to assist in solving the case, uncovering the truth, and falling in love along the way. The pacing is fast and quite tight. ② A forensic doctor and a police captain. The male lead is a bit talkative, and there are many foreshadowing elements in the plot. It's an older book, and the writing style is a bit straightforward. ③ Both the male and female leads are professionals in psychological counseling with very strong skills. They are invited by the criminal investigation team to coordinate case solving. The writing is good, quite immersive, and the romance is natural and relatable. ੭ ˙ᗜ˙ )੭

9. 209 大 Lin Chuan’an of the Dali Temple 大理寺的林初安 Wind-Borne Lotus风信莲华Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted Historical romance + transmigration + Crime Solving + political intrigue + strong female lead + woman disguised as a man + martial world + everyday life + lighthearted tone + butterfly effect. Lin Chuan'an, a modern police detective, transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a low-ranking clerk with a secret. Drawing on her modern values and experience, she gradually plunges into the whirlpool of the capital, solves one strange case after another, secures her place at court, wields power across 131Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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   The female protagonist is a police detective who transmigrates into the body of a woman who was originally disguised as a man since childhood, but it seems she has another identity. She gradually rises from a remote small town to the capital. The story is still ongoing, and I'm so afraid the author will stop updating…!!!

10. 210 陆 Mr. Lu, Your Wife Is Not to Be Messed With 陆总夫人不好惹 Seven Miao Fish七淼鱼Modern Romance490k WordsCompleted [Super sweet romance + love at first sight + two equally powerful leads + devoted love] [Cool, brilliant forensic pathologist with a secret identity x scheming, two-faced young master] Shen Qinghuan was born into a cold and uncaring family. Her mother abandoned her, her father tried to force her into an arranged marriage, and her grandmother favored boys. She gave up her dream of becoming a doctor, picked up a scalpel, and became a genius in forensic medicine. Beneath her cool exterior, she hid 3.5kReads8.3Score335Shelves
11. 211 无 Infinite: Becoming the Most Beloved Star on a Horror Variety Show 无限：在恐怖综艺登顶万人迷 Digging Out a Big Chunk挖走一大坨Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Infinite Flow + Horror + Survival + Puzzle-Solving + No Fixed Male Lead, Multiple Male Love Interests, All Chaste + Love Rival Showdowns + Livestreaming + Wits and Guts, No Golden Finger] Forced by circumstances, Ye Jinran signed a life-or-death contract for a horror variety show. 1: Contestants are eliminated from the bottom up. Elimination means death. 2: You are responsible for your own safety during the games. 3: Follow all the rules of every game. She thought it was just a variety show. In 7kReads8.9Score901Shelves

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    This one! I've been suffering from a reading slump for so long, and this one is absolutely amazing! The elements are just right, the couples are so adorable, and it's so captivating!

12. 212 双 Two Maidens Ferry Spirits, but the Ghost Immortal Hasn’t Earned Enough Merit to Keep Her Head 双姝渡灵，鬼仙功德不够头掉了 Flaming Lotus炎炎若莲Mystery144k WordsCompleted [Criminal investigations]+ [Supernatural fantasy]+ [Can understand plants and animals]+ [Female-female romance] (Plot-focused, with little emphasis on the romance) After the only flower of the other shore in the world gained sentience, it sneaked into the cycle of reincarnation and was reborn as police detective Xiao Yun. During a mission, she was gravely injured, and her soul left her body, turning her into a ghost. To rebuild her body, she must find the ghosts lost by the Underworld and earn 80Reads—Score102Shelves
13. 213 镜 The Mirror Image Double 镜像替身 Zhu Yi猪艺Mystery204k WordsCompleted 286Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is a genius profiler. Her younger sister falls to her death and becomes a vegetable. There is also a mysterious organization involved behind the scenes. The story is episodic, with well-developed characters and plots, and strong logical thinking.

14. 214 一 A Pool of Spring Waters: Xie Jinglan 一池春水谢惊澜 Jiang Mo姜末Ancient Romance958k WordsCompleted Xie Chichun was born with extraordinary strength. She thought she could use it to crack cold cases, catch criminals, and make a name for herself, until one day Lin Shendu said, “The internal code states: Be solemn and vigilant, and always stay within the bounds of proper conduct.” Xie Chichun slapped Lin Shendu on the shoulder and smiled. “What was that?” Lin Shendu thought he was afraid of Xie Chichun's brute strength. It took him a long time to realize there were three things he feared: Xie 290Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    These are the ones!!! I've watched them several times. The male and female leads are intelligent, the romance is just the right amount, and it's extremely enjoyable. The cases are logically sound and intellectually stimulating. You should definitely give them a try.

15. 215 诡 True Records of Strange Cases: The White-Faced Detective and the Ace Constable 诡案实录之白面神探与金牌捕头 A Lone Shadow and a Lamp in the Jianghu江湖孤影一点灯Mystery260k WordsCompleted [Mystery and deduction] [Standalone cases] [A master detective, a constable, and a coroner: the perfect investigating trio] [Impossible crimes + mysterious cases] He is Li Mozhi, an unassuming scholar who loves traveling across the land and solving cases. “He” is Luoyang, a gold-badge constable from the world-renowned Divine Constable Bureau. She is Qin Shuang'er, a skilled martial artist and medical expert who serves as the gold-badge constable’s trusty sidekick. When a person dies, their light 421Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    Unit Cases: Male and Female Strong

16. 216 名 The Famous Constable's Wife 名捕夫人 Carefree Girl清闲丫头Mystery261k WordsCompleted Jing Yi thinks there can’t be a more miserable groom in the world than him: his wedding date was set in a jail cell, he investigated a murder on his wedding night, and he spent his honeymoon running all over the place after criminals. Even worse, his childhood sweetheart of a wife seems to have “ulterior motives” toward him... That would be bad enough, but his superior is “settling a personal score” by assigning him case files that get thicker and more troublesome every time. He can’t go on livi 34Reads9.5Score—Shelves
17. 217 女 A Female Cop Solving Cases Can Be This Fierce? 女警破案，也这么猛？ Shan Character Army珊字军Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted 🔥[No CP + No System + Pure Deduction and Crime Solving + Badass Female Lead] 🔥A trillion-yuan fortune is right there for the taking, yet she insists on becoming a criminal investigator! Everyone thinks she's a rich heiress who's just here to experience life at the police station. But whether it's surveying crime scenes, solving cases through deduction, or chasing down criminals, she's outstanding at it all. One sensational case after another rocks the whole city, and she cracks every one of them 2.6kReads8.9Score444Shelves

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    The female protagonist solves the case.

18. 218 她 She’s Back at the Station for Tea Again 她又进局里喝茶啦 Gai Youyou盖又又Mystery343k WordsCompleted When you’re down on your luck, even drinking cold water makes you choke! Zhou Wan can’t help feeling wronged. Why is she always mistaken for a suspect? She could walk down the station’s corridor with her eyes closed by now. Chi Jin has started paying attention to this strange person, too. She acts cheerful and friendly on the surface, but behind closed doors she’s someone else entirely. It seems she has quite a few stories of her own. An outgoing, lonely office worker × a straight-laced detectiv 4.1kReads9.0Score352Shelves

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    It's so beautiful!

19. 219 预 Solving Crimes Through Prophecies: The Elite of the Capital Dote on Her 预言破案：被京圈大佬们团宠了 Plaid Ula Tortoise格子乌拉龟Modern Romance318k WordsCompleted [Versatile little fox ❎ perceptive big bad wolf] [Mystery-solving + beloved by a wealthy family + fluffy creatures + Yin-Yang Eyes] Bai Yangran was born with Yin-Yang Eyes and can speak to animals, but she was abandoned in the wilderness and raised by a fortune-teller. After her mentor dies, he leaves her a prophetic journal and tells her to go down the mountain and collect debts. On her very first day, criminal profiler Huo Yunchuan mistakes her for someone with ADHD and a criminal suspect. Aft 101Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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    It's a great book! The female lead's character is so realistic and relatable; she's ruthless when necessary. A really good new book! [Thumbs up]

20. 220 安 An Xiaoniao Reborn into the Criminal Investigation Division 安小鸟重生进刑侦部 A Big Sesame Seed一粒大芝麻吖Female-Channel Fanfiction489k WordsOngoing The rating has only just come in, so it will rise later. This isn’t a wish-fulfillment story, and there’s no melodrama. I’ll do every case justice! [An Lingrong + strong female lead + criminal investigation + career-focused + reborn + self-redemption + no romance + female-led story] Transmigrating into the body of an actress who’s hated across the internet, An Lingrong faces an astronomical contract penalty and a flood of ridicule, then turns around and passes the civil service exam. No romance! 62Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    An Lingrong travels to the modern era; the story is written like a crime drama.

21. 221 误 Mistaking the Blade at My Bedside 误识枕边刃 Shabby School Heartthrob破烂校草Mystery428k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Alternate Universe + Strong Leads + Ensemble Cast + Secret Identities + Comedy] In public, she is Xie Mingxi, a second-rate mystery writer. In secret, she is King, a name that strikes terror into the underground world. Two wolves, each putting on an act and slacking off together. An accident leaves her badly injured, forcing her to part ways with her ex-husband, Huo Siyin, and return to Dongzhou to recuperate! Then one day, she receives an email from her ex recommending a “boyf 153Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Suspense + Fantasy + Strong Characters + Ensemble Cast + Hidden Identity + Comedy] On the surface, she's Xie Mingxi, a third-rate suspense writer. Secretly, she's the King feared by the underworld. A seemingly weak and helpless writer pretending to be a delicate butterfly X a beautiful, strong, and tragically fated newcomer vice-captain pretending to be a lamb—two wolves putting on an act, each trying to outdo the other. ... An accident leaves her severely injured, forcing her to separate from her ex-husband, Huo Siyin, and return to Dongzhou to recuperate! Until one day, she receives a 'boyfriend recommendation' email from her ex-husband. Not only does she mistake her blind date for someone else, but she also gets her bag stolen in the street and becomes embroiled in one heart-wrenching case after another… When her current boyfriend, Mu Jinming, is almost killed by a 'special tonic soup,' she's shocked to discover that this whole farce was caused by her 'vengeful ex-husband' and 'goofy cousin' simultaneously introducing her to potential partners! Meanwhile, a certain resentful underling, silently waiting to be fed by his older brother and sister-in-law, does the work assigned by his sister-in-law, while the benefits go to some random man! The underling, desperately waiting for his turn: "You promised food and lodging, my only task is to keep an eye on my sister-in-law during her recovery and prevent her from being lured away by some random man!" Mu Jinming: "Being fed is so sweet! As long as I can swallow my pride, I can accept being supported by my ex-husband too." Huo Siyin: "One idiot is bad enough, but you found another idiot, the whole family is stupid." Jie Mingxi: "Thanks for the invitation! My current and ex-partners became good brothers after meeting, and they're plotting to screw me over, what should I do? Waiting online, it's urgent..." Note: The female lead is not love-struck; don't look for the domineering romance of a CEO novel. It's not a clean romance; she's over thirty, can weigh pros and cons, and can also be hypocritical.

22. 222 穿 Transmigrating to the 1980s: A Female Detective's Case Files 穿越八零：女刑警探案手记 Big White Sail大白帆Mystery271k WordsCompleted This book tells the story of Lin Fan, who dies in the line of duty and transmigrates into the body of a young woman with the same name who failed her college entrance exam in 1980. Through her own efforts, she joins the county Public Security Bureau and works with her colleagues to solve all kinds of cases. This is a relatively traditional crime investigation novel. Aside from the fact that the heroine, Lin Fan, transmigrates into the 1980s at the beginning, she receives no help from a System, a 399Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    🌿① The female protagonist officially transitions from a junior intern to a full-fledged criminal police officer, gaining mentorship, camaraderie, best friend relationships, and love. Her aloof and sensitive nature finds healing in warmth and acceptance. 🌿② Lin Fan, a female criminal police officer who died in the line of duty, transmigrates into the body of a young woman with the same name who failed her college entrance exams in the 1980s. [Thinking] Without the help of a system or cheat codes, she relies on her own abilities and hard work to successfully join the county public security bureau, beginning her career as a criminal police officer in the 1980s.

23. 223 女 Female Forensic Pathologist Lin Shu: Uncovering the Truth 女法医林殊：洞察真相 Sima Bai Yueguang司马白月光Mystery508k WordsCompleted Genius female forensic pathologist + mystery + crime-solving + deduction Genius forensic pathologist Lin Shu is assigned by her superiors to the Yunhai City First Public Security Bureau to help resolve a difficult case from years ago. But as she investigates, she discovers the case is far from simple. An unseen hand is manipulating them, and one bizarre case after another keeps coming to light. 172Reads6.5Score—Shelves
24. 224 穿 Transmigrated to Solve Cases and Gossip, I Have a Golden Finger 穿越之破案吃瓜我有金手指 Honeydew Melon蜜糖冬瓜Mystery148k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Everyone’s Favorite + Mystery Solving + Wacky Comedy] A fun, lighthearted story. Su Miaoqing died and transmigrated to an alternate dynasty, where she became the beloved daughter of a general’s household. With her golden finger, she sets off on a series of cheerful adventures solving mysteries and uncovering gossip. System: [Host, this golden finger is called “Immersive Experience.” We hope you enjoy it!] After trying it out, Su Miaoqing was left speechless. What a messed-up Sy 21Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 225 少 The Young Marshal Gets Jealous Every Day 2: The Madam Is Back at a Crime Scene 少帅每天都在吃醋2：夫人又去命案现场了 Bashun八寻Modern Romance1.9M WordsCompleted [Exclusive premiere, 24 hours ahead of other platforms] [Non-members can claim two chapters daily; members can read ahead up to the latest update] A female forensic doctor who transmigrates to the Republican era after dying unjustly, an ambitious and dashing director in the military police, and a shocking massacre that rocks Shuncheng all become entangled in an extraordinary case spanning twenty years. See how the forensic doctor navigates the power struggles of the wealthy elite and joins force 109Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    Completed!!! The plot didn't drag.

26. 226 大 The Great Court of Justice's Case Files 大理寺断案实录 Between Three and Seven三七之间Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted In Yong’an Ward stands a tavern called Eastern Corner. Its proprietress is a lovely, smiling young woman who draws admiring glances from young men. One day, a handsome young gentleman arrives with a jade token to declare his affection. When he turns around, he finds the tavern full of people! “You like our young lady? Then what’s your family’s standing? What do you do for a living? Do you even have what it takes to become top scholar? Our young lady is clever and kindhearted. Only someone with b 4.1kReads8.7Score514Shelves
27. 227 重 Reborn in the 1990s: The Gifted Detective 重生90年代异能女警探案记 A Leaf Crosses the River on the Waves树叶过河全靠浪Mystery169k WordsCompleted My name is Zhou Yueran. I was reborn in the 1990s in my older female cousin’s body, and gained the ability to read bones. I planned to use my power to solve cases and make a name for myself, but everyone misunderstands me. As I investigate one murder case after another, I have to deal with my colleagues, including Yu Jincheng, the captain of the criminal police team. Every step is difficult, but I won’t give up. I’ll find the killer, prove myself, and carve out my own path in this suspense-fille 3Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 228 女 A Cute, Soft-Spoken Policewoman? Criminals Steer Clear of Her 女警软萌？罪犯全部绕着走 Situ Nanju司徒楠驹Mystery255k WordsCompleted After being reborn, Su Xiaoyu becomes a police officer. Her colleagues all think she's soft and helpless. Then she unexpectedly binds to the [Invincible Female Police Officer System]. Me, soft and helpless? I turn around and arrest an A-rank fugitive! Colleague: “Holy crap, Sister Yu, you're amazing!” Station chief: “Sister Yu, let me kowtow to you!!!” 643Reads6.7Score101Shelves
29. 229 一 The First-Rank Female Coroner 一品女仵作 Jin Ruo锦若Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted As a female coroner, Xu Chu has no choice but to examine corpses and solve cases to support her family. Then one day, she crosses paths with the heads of the Three Judicial Offices and the Imperial Household of the Great Zhou Dynasty. See how this female coroner joins forces with a powerful prince to solve one baffling cold case after another. The sudden death of the young madam of the Qian family; a case of mistaken identity concealed for twenty years; the bones of a beauty in Hibiscus Lane; th 982Reads9.0Score151Shelves

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    The ratings are all good, some of the female leads are forensic doctors, and the plots are all very engaging.

30. 230 女 The Lady Detectives' Casebook: A Brilliant Woman Cracks a Shocking Case 女探们的手札：蛾眉智破惊天局 Wang Zhaoyuan王曌元Mystery436k WordsCompleted [Female top scholar detective + imperial consort detective + poet detective] [No male lead] [Revenge + political intrigue + life among the common folk + historical legend] In the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, war rages across the land, while the Shu court clings to a corner of the realm. Huang Chonggu, a woman from Linqiong, has two ambitions: first, to travel across mountains and rivers and roam the world; second, to become an official. But Lady Huarui, Xu Xindeng, insists that she so 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    All three female leads are detectives, and in some cases, the detective and his assistant take turns solving the cases, each with their own unique style.

31. 231 她 She Knows Everything 她知道一切 Xiao Yaoyue肖尧月Modern Romance519k WordsCompleted A meeting at a crime scene set Jin Haiyang and Shen Liubai on the path to one another. As the youngest captain of the Haidu City criminal investigation team, he met the youngest forensic science professor at the police academy. Born into a distinguished family, capable and forceful, he saw only her among the countless people around him. Cool and quiet, brilliant beyond compare, she was nevertheless oblivious to the surging feelings between men and women. Fire and ice, the two stumbled into a rel 313Reads8.9Score104Shelves
32. 232 独 The Lone Goddess Detective: Last Night’s Fog 独孤女神探：昨夜迷雾 Silver-Haired Newbie银发小新人Mystery361k WordsOngoing [Episodic Case Solving]+ [All-Around, Hard-Nosed Deduction]+ [A Touch of Romance] Ten years ago, Han Songming, deputy captain of the Jiangzhou Public Security Bureau’s criminal investigation team, his wife, and their eldest son were murdered at home. Their fourteen-year-old daughter, Han Yuling, was away and survived. The police quickly identified the killer, but despite years of searching, they never found him… Ten years later, now an adult, Han Yuling inherits her father’s badge number and vow 8.4kReads—Score870Shelves

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    Solving cases entirely through the female lead's intelligence

33. 233 天 The Prodigy Girl Agency 天才少女事务所 Long Night长宵Mystery531k WordsOngoing (This story features a main couple, while the secondary couple is two men. If that’s not your thing, you can stop before the Junxia Detective Agency extra!) The Huai City Public Security Bureau’s Criminal Investigation Unit is full of capable people: the fearless captain Shen Yuzhou, baby-faced computer genius Tang Jin, “the information hub” Wan Yao’an, with contacts on every street and alley in Huai City, and the team’s powerhouse, Yao Yuhe. A mysterious prodigy walks into the Huai City Public 168Reads8.4Score—Shelves
34. 234 美 Beauty Brings the Culprits to Justice 美人除凶 Dayaa大雅Mystery584k WordsCompleted [Elements: Historical mystery + case-of-the-week stories + two equally formidable leads + poison and Gu] [Heroine: Highly skilled in martial arts, observant, and always on target when she hunts down a culprit~] [Hero: Noble by birth and favored by the emperor. Any woman who approaches him gets slapped flying~] [Cases: A man skinned and castrated + the Marquis’s daughter celebrates her birthday on the day she is doomed to die + two deaths at the palace’s Mid-Autumn banquet + Zhilan returns from t 405Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    This!! I just caught up with this bizarre case of a charred corpse! It opens with a case of skinning and castrating people, and the female lead's master seems to be immortal! And the female lead has incredibly high combat power; she can tear a person to shreds with a single palm strike using her internal energy!!

35. 235 红 The Red Lantern 红色灯笼 Xi Xizhi羲羲之Ancient Romance259k WordsCompleted [Mystery solving + episodic cases + wild imagination + romance + plot twists] Ever since Yue Xin was six, two bright red lanterns have always hung along the corridors of her family home. Whenever those dream lanterns appear, they float in midair, seeming lonely and desolate... 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book has a slight system element; the female lead solves cases using her brain, with the male lead helping her. It's primarily plot-driven with romance as a secondary element, and the endings of each case are incredibly unexpected. The male and female characters are superbly designed. Highly recommended!! It's similar to a sweet detective novel.

36. 236 小 The Little Taoist Nun Has a Rebellious Streak 小道姑一身反骨 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Ancient Romance747k WordsCompleted “As a hired assassin, killing is my specialty. I make sure my clients go peacefully.” “Be good. You don't need to cover your head. I'd never ruin that pretty face of yours. That would make it harder to carry your head to the Judicial Office and collect the reward.” The moon slanted over the river as night settled in. Mist hung thick in the air, dreamlike and hazy. Only the dim oil lamp hanging from a covered boat on the Qiantang River cast a faint, wavering glow. A small gray-robed Taoist, impos 25.1kReads9.5Score3.9kShelves

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    It's super good, highly recommended!

37. 237 裴 Madam Pei: This Case Looks Like a Punishable Offense to Me 裴娘子：这个案子我看刑 Lu Nanlou陆南楼Mystery261k WordsCompleted [A fallen noble coroner VS a chatty, scheming Vice Minister of Justice] [Case-Solving] A child dead in the snow, a woman with her flesh torn away, a baby inside a sheep’s belly: each case is more horrifying than the last. The clues left behind by a corpse are messengers sent to the living. Listen closely to the final message they bring. [Romance] One is cool and dignified; the other has a severe case of social awkwardness. One is excessively polite; the other is outrageously flirtatious. There’s 306Reads8.2Score—Shelves
38. 238 女 Female Forensic Pathologist Bai Ling: Hold Your Breath 女法医白灵：屏住呼吸 R's NameR的名字Mystery449k WordsOngoing Realistic, brutal, eerie, and thrilling! Take a firsthand look at crime scenes that push past psychological limits, and see women shine in a challenging profession. Shh... Hold your breath. Never disturb the dead. Are there ghosts in this world? Perhaps a ghost haunts the heart of everyone. 8Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 239 一 I Transmigrated Into Cannon Fodder, Then Used Metaphysics to Conquer the 1980s 一朝穿越变炮灰，靠玄学勇闯八零 The Rabbit Loves Buns兔子很爱吃包子Modern Romance847k WordsCompleted [Metaphysics Master + True and Fake Heiresses + Crime Solving + Past and Present Lives + Clear-Headed, Independent Heroine] The metaphysics master Jiang Shi transmigrates into the body of an idiot, only to appear at a murder scene and be arrested on the spot as the prime suspect. Worse still, she turns out to be the real heiress in a true-and-fake heiress story: the daughter of a textile mill director who has been abused for years. Her father doesn’t care for her, and her mother doesn’t love her 1.5kReads8.9Score159Shelves
40. 240 全 Everyone Knows Captain Hang Likes Doctor Lin 全世界都知道航队长喜欢林博士 I Love Jade Nectar我爱玉液琼浆Modern Romance677k WordsCompleted A genius in behavioral trace analysis VS a stubborn special police officer who hates evil Before the match Duan Muhang: “You’re just a little girl. Don’t go telling me what to do!” Lin Wei: “You can’t even beat a little girl. Why are you acting like such a big shot?” After the match Duan Muhang: “Wei, what do you think of this case?” Lin Wei: “How would a little girl like me dare tell you what to do?” 49Reads5.6Score—Shelves

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    Try these: The first one is perfect for you, it's all about solving cases. The male lead is a detective. The second one is a farming novel. The third one is a romance.

41. 241 全 The Entire Police Station Is Waiting for Me to Explain Ghosts with Science 全警局都等我用科学解释鬼魂 Xixi's Night Owl兮兮的夜猫Two Male Leads421k WordsCompleted [Two men + supernatural mysteries + equally matched leads + sweet romance and crime-solving + transmigration] [Materialist Detective Captain X Ancient Master of the Mystical Arts] Good news: I failed my tribulation, but didn’t quite die. Instead, I transmigrated into a government employee with a secure job. Bad news: This body has cervical spondylosis and a strained lower back. I’m out of breath after just a few steps, and I have to handle corpses every day. Good news: I still have all my mystic 5.4kReads8.8Score1kShelves

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    Ling Che's teaching time: How to elegantly exorcise ghosts, how to scientifically participate in ghost marriages, and how the operations of a metaphysical forensic doctor never follow the rules~

42. 242 九 After Failing the Entrance Exams in the 1990s, She Got Rich by Opening a Factory 九零落榜后她开工厂暴富啦 I Love Jade Nectar我爱玉液琼浆Modern Romance360k WordsCompleted Qi Miao and Fang Hao had spent half their lives tangled up together, as if they were struggling to swim through an endless sea. Qi Miao said to Fang Hao, “All these years, I thought I'd lose you and never see you again.” Fang Hao rolled his eyes at her. “You heartless woman! You want to leave me behind and enjoy yourself? Not a chance!” 3Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 243 惊 What a Shock! She Transmigrated into Her First Love's Ex-Wife 惊！她穿越成了白月光的前妻 I Love Jade Nectar我爱玉液琼浆Modern Romance187k WordsCompleted [Proud heroine + transmigration + reborn + the one true love + sweet romance + adorable child] At thirty-eight, Xia An Nan is worth tens of millions and has a happy family. But when she wakes up one morning, she has transmigrated ten years into the past, to a different world. She has become the ex-wife of Yan Siming, the boy she had a crush on in high school. She decides that within two years, she will win Yan Siming’s affection back and help her scrawny son grow strong. But He Siyuan, the suppo —Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 244 郎 My Lord Husband Is Quite a Catch 郎君甚相宜 Su Su Is Not Crispy苏苏不酥Mystery778k WordsCompleted [Two-faced ray of sunshine x gloomy, world-weary Demon King] [Detective work + food + court intrigue + redemption] In Jiang Chunhe's world, everything could be classified as either edible or inedible. Then she met Shen Zhi, and suddenly her definition of food was turned upside down. Everyone thinks Shen Zhi is cruel and vicious, and avoids him like the plague. Only Chef Jiang says, “Don't throw out that battered Demon King you found. Take care of him, and he might turn into a tasty little cabbag 1.2kReads8.8Score177Shelves

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    [Got it] This completed historical mystery novel is the best I've found recently. I predict it will definitely get a high rating after it's finished. ⭐⭐ It's immersive, the writing is smooth, the plot is very original, and the story flows smoothly without feeling forced. I'm sure you'll be satisfied with it.

45. 245 重 Major Crimes Squad: The Blue Rabbit's Revenge 重案小队：蓝兔子的复仇 Carefree Worry-Free Mountain Lodge逍遥无忧山舍Mystery168k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast, Criminal Investigation, Revenge, Multiple Cases, Female-Oriented, Mystery] The sudden appearance of a headless female corpse on camera sets a long-planned revenge plot in motion. A returning survivor leisurely begins a game of chess, reopening a match that began years ago, one move at a time. The evils they once committed become an altar on which to mourn their past defeat, as a new round of slaughter begins. Led by Lu Heng, the criminal investigation team of the Shanhe City Publ 1Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 246 游EN Game Invasion: Addicted to Snatching the Male and Female Leads' Destinies 游戏入侵：抢男女主机缘会上瘾诶 The Cat Isn't Bald猫不秃Sports3.1M WordsCompleted [Game Invasion + No Romance + Leveling + Lone Wolf + Gaming] (Also known as: Game Invasion) After being reborn, the first thing Yu Xunge did was go home and make her younger brother down a bottle of liquor, causing him to miss the first game beta test. In her previous life, she didn't learn until she was dying that he had been scheming against her from the shadows all along. She was merely the villainess in a wish-fulfillment novel about a live-in son-in-law... Every bit of malice she suffered w 969.1kReads9.5Score83.2kShelves
47. 247 惨 Reborn After a Horrific Death, I Drove Every Villain Crazy 惨死重生后，我把反派都逼疯啦 Yan Fei颜翡Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted Reborn + household and palace intrigue + strong heroine and hero + revenge and taking down scumbags + satisfying read In her previous life, Shen Shuyi schemed and plotted at every turn to secure the crown prince's position for Xiao Tingshan. But he repaid her by turning his back on her, despising her for being calculating and deep-minded, and not gentle and demure enough. He not only took her life, but also caused countless friends and family members to die unjustly. Fine. Given another life, 15.4kReads8.9Score2kShelves
48. 248 重 Reborn in the Hong Kong Entertainment Industry of the 1980s 重生八十年代在港娱乐圈 Leisurely March三月闲暇Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Yin Xiao was reborn in Hong Kong in the 1980s. To find a job, she entered the Miss Hong Kong pageant and won the crown, launching her career in show business. She attended training classes, took bit parts, and played cannon fodder, steadily rising to become the leading lady. In the end, she became famous across mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, earning her place as an undisputed superstar. Even when Yin Xiao became the most influential film and television mogul of her era, people still call 11.9kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves
49. 249 刚EN Cast Out of the Rich Family, Global Apocalypse Strikes 刚被赶出豪门，末世天灾降临全球 Ye Zhenzhen叶榛蓁Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.3M WordsCompleted [No Romance + Infinite Survival Challenges + All Kinds of Disasters + Transmigration + Strong Female Lead + Golden Finger + Management + Livestreaming + Wish Fulfillment + Taking Down Scum] Ye Zhao transmigrates into the real heiress who was switched at birth. She has just been kicked out of her wealthy family when the Black Hole Game descends upon the world. Zombie crisis; strange phenomena descend; global infection; gravity goes haywire; worldwide heatwave; global conflict; survival at sea; su 13kReads7.8Score1.2kShelves
50. 250 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score209.2kShelves

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