A Clever, Calm Female Lead Who Plans Every Move 女主聪明冷静运筹帷幄

1. 101 戈 Planting the Sun on the Gobi 戈壁滩上种太阳 Collecting Tenderness收藏温柔64k WordsCompleted Growing the Sun on the Gobi 3Reads—Score—14d adds
2. 102 白 Stars in the Daytime 白昼有星 Collecting Tenderness收藏温柔Marriage & Romance11k WordsCompleted Stars in Daylight 3Reads—Score—14d adds
3. 103 修 Journal of Physics in the Cultivation World 修仙界物理学报 Collecting Tenderness收藏温柔90k WordsCompleted Journal of Physics in the Cultivation World 4Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 104 转 After I Turned Away, I Became a Sensation in the Legal World 转身之后，我在律圈爆火 Yao Jiu姚九Modern Romance568k WordsCompleted [Top-tier legal world × rising financial star × equally matched leads who choose each other × growth through betrayal × urban power fantasy] For ten years, capital has reshaped Huating, while undercurrents swirl through the legal world. Beneath the glittering nightlife, unseen battles for power are being fought. Qin Suisui is a beautiful, unhinged lawyer who clawed her way up from an ordinary family. With no connections, no backing, and no faith in fate, she believes only in her own hard-earne 12.5kReads9.3Score1.7k14d adds

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   The female lead is very intelligent, calm, and clear-headed. It's quite good; you won't regret watching it.

5. 105 成 Reborn as a Duke's Mansion Heiress After Becoming a Cast-Off Wife 成为弃妇后重生为公府小姐 No Pine Nuts for the Squirrel不给松鼠吃松子Ancient Romance224k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she gave her husband her whole heart, only to be betrayed. She treated her cousin like a sister, but her cousin climbed into her husband's bed! Just when she thought she could spend the rest of her life praying by a lamp in a Buddhist temple, she learned that her cousin had also caused the death of her unborn child! And that was without even mentioning her mother-in-law and sister-in-law, who had made her life miserable because she had not borne a child in years! She though 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The female protagonist is intelligent, independent, and resourceful. She strives for her own goals and does not rely on men.

6. 106 权 The Powerful Minister's Black Lotus Princess 权臣的黑莲花公主 No Pine Nuts for the Squirrel不给松鼠吃松子Ancient Romance167k WordsOngoing A dark-hearted princess with formidable martial prowess and a talent for flirtation × a gentle, scheming scholar, the powerful minister’s beloved moonlight, who is all too easy to win over Li Yaojiang was the first true princess of the Great Wei to be sent off for a political marriage, the first princess to marry three Northern Liang khans across two generations of father and son, and the first to return to the capital alive. Unwilling to be at the mercy of fate, Li Yaojiang secretly swore the d 3Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 107 我 I Just Picked Up a Prince Because I'm Greedy for Money, So Why Kill Us All? 我就财迷捡个皇子，何必赶尽杀绝 Liang Beijia梁北嘉Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Transmigration Without a System + Food Business + Strong Leads and Sweet Romance + Satisfying Face-Slapping] On the very first day after transmigrating, Shen Jinghong was stuffed into a coffin and treated to a triple dose of insults: “husband-killing widow,” “jinx,” and “dirt-poor lunatic”! She has no heaven-defying System. Her only golden finger is the sales savvy, negotiation skills, and hit-product expertise she gained as a top modern salesperson, plus a mouth that knows how to put anyone i 64Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Both books feature a female protagonist who is both eccentric and clear-headed. The first book portrays a smart, calm, and constantly witty woman who strategizes and plans meticulously. The second book needs little introduction.

8. 108 癫EN Unhinged? We're All Unhinged—and That's a Good Thing! 癫，都癫，癫点好啊 Little Salt小盐子Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Super-Sweet 1v1]+ [Silly Humor and Memes]+ [Showbiz]+ [Dating Variety Show]+ [Face-Slapping] [Unhinged Actress vs. CEO with a Mind of His Own] Betrayed by her scumbag boyfriend, she transmigrated into a book and was immediately stabbed and sent to the hospital by an extremist shipper. Xie Mi went berserk on the spot, spouting wild claims in the livestream. “Come on! Stab me! All of you, stab me! I'll blow up the Earth!” A passerby who had wandered into the livestream nearly fainted. Okay, okay. 335.5kReads9.8Score46.5k14d adds
9. 109 黑 The Years the Dark Moonlight Raised Hell in the Mortal World 黑月光在人间为非作歹的那些年 He Yuangu何元顾Ancient Romance421k WordsOngoing Jing Ning was framed by her superiors. Someone rescued her while she was on the run, only for her adoptive father to betray her. In the end, she was still left carrying the blame and fleeing from place to place. After changing her name and building up her own power, she led her followers in a rampage through the divine realm. She kicked the Emperor off his throne and exposed his true face. She ran the divine officials in circles. She threw the divine realm into chaos. In the end, the bigwigs of —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The female protagonist is incredibly resourceful; everything is under her control.

10. 110 全 My Whole Class Clings to Me, and We’re All Shooting for the Top Score 全班抱紧我大腿，全员干上一本线 Yu Yang豫扬Mystery10k WordsCompleted The Whole Class Clings to Me, and We All Aim for Top-Tier University Scores —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [The game rules are as follows: There is only one rule: If the average score of all members of Class 7, Grade 12, reaches the first-tier university admission line in the college entrance examination, all members survive; otherwise, all members perish.] The system is like the Grim Reaper; college entrance examination scores not only determine the future, but also life and death. A month ago, I was just an insignificant country bumpkin in the class; now I've become the class's sole principle. No one is allowed to slack off! Follow me, and everyone must get into a first-tier university!

11. 111 缅 Back from Northern Myanmar, the Madam Seizes Power Without a Gun 缅北归来，夫人她夺权不用枪 R744Modern Romance641k WordsCompleted [Female Lead's Growth + Ruthless and Decisive + Multiple Male Leads, Not 1v1, Not Pure] After being abducted, Ruan Qinghe became Yong Ge's pawn in order to survive. Fortunately, Ruan Qinghe met Xu Yu, the man she loved. Unfortunately, Xu Yu was the person Yong Ge wanted to deal with. Even worse, Xu Yu was only interested in her face. Xu Yu used every means at his disposal to keep Ruan Qinghe by his side, and she thought he was a man worth entrusting her life to. It wasn't until she was in a car 786Reads9.3Score12714d adds

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    In this book, the female protagonist is kidnapped and used as a bargaining chip in a deal. She schemes her way up to the male protagonist, ultimately eliminating him to take his place. She's intelligent, worldly-wise, and ruthless.

12. 112 快 Quick Transmigration: The Empress's Blessed Heir 快穿之好孕皇后 Fifty-Cent Special Effects五毛二特效Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + stunning heroine + no fixed pairing + childbirth + palace intrigue + feel-good power fantasy] After dying suddenly from overwork, Xu Lingyi received a childbirth System. If she gave heirs to male leads who desperately needed children, she could gain eternal life. Story One: [The Middle-Aged Emperor Without an Heir] A stunning noblewoman from an eminent family × a middle-aged emperor, with an age gap. The emperor had no children despite ruling for years. He thought the emp 32.7kReads9.3Score3.2k14d adds

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    🏝️🏝️The female lead has only one goal: to make her empress. Whoever can put her on that throne will be her beloved. In several worlds, emperors have taken their brothers' and ministers' wives. In short, it's a story of a scheming, manipulative man trying to seduce the female lead, only to be deceived both physically and emotionally. The female lead, through her strategic maneuvering, always remains in a superior position.

13. 113 试 It's Only a Trial Marriage, Don't Get Carried Away! 试婚而已，别太野！ In the Glowing Summer灼灼夏日里Modern Romance201k WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later + romance between adults + both leads are virgins + happy ending] "Glamorous superstar vs. clear-eyed lyricist" Lu Heng’s reasons for choosing Zhao Yusheng were clear: She was emotionally steady, independent, grounded, and suited to be a wife. Zhao Yusheng’s reasons for accepting him were just as clear: This man could broaden her horizons and help her grow. They began with a contract, its terms clear and boundaries firm: Clause One: No intimate contact. But one late 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It has to be this contemporary romance novel, featuring a top-tier celebrity versus a clear-headed lyricist.

14. 114 想 I Want to Lie Flat, but My Strength Won't Let Me 想躺平，怎奈实力不允许啊 Big Boss Norma诺玛大大Ancient Romance637k WordsCompleted If you like stories that jump straight into fighting and killing, with life-or-death stakes, this one may not be for you. The heroine isn't naturally inclined to seek power or kill. For a long time at the beginning, she enjoys peaceful days filled with family life and everyday trivialities. They are the easiest, most carefree years of her life, and a crucial period for gathering supplies and building the reputation she will need when she later rises up. When natural disasters and human calamitie 715Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A woman of both literary and martial prowess, with a clear mind, immense strength, a down-to-earth attitude, and strong moral principles, she is a powerful female protagonist who transmigrates into the body of a peasant girl and rises step by step to become an empress, then expands her territory. She has a romantic partner.

15. 115 鹊 The Magpie’s Goblet 鹊牵盏 Le Muxi乐沐昔Ancient Romance239k WordsCompleted Xi Qingyan, the only daughter of the sacred-bone royal clan of the Xuluo Kingdom, was cherished as the nation's jewel. She had no interest in music, chess, painting, calligraphy, or needlework, but was fascinated by the divine arts of the shrine. On the day of a solar eclipse, a crescent-moon mark appeared on her body, and from then on she studied astrology and the art of summoning rain. True-bone and high-ranking nobles vied for her hand in marriage. Who could have known that the winds would su 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This was originally a story about a female protagonist who was intelligent, calm, and resourceful.

16. 116 恶 The Wicked Villainess, but My Mission Is to Destroy the World 恶毒女配，但任务是把世界搞崩 Retired from the Name-Giving Game退堂鼓起名废Ancient Romance269k WordsCompleted In every world on the brink of collapse, there is always a woman infamous for her wickedness. System: “Host! Hurry up and follow the wicked supporting female character’s storyline! Max out their hatred for you!” Yan Zhixue lifts her eyes, her gaze utterly indifferent. “What’s the rush? Let them hate me a little more.” She travels through collapsing destinies, wielding wickedness as her blade and destruction as her path. She is the final straw that breaks the camel’s back, the tiny spark that set 12Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The allure of Yan Zhixue lies in her complete rejection of emotional turmoil. Villains in traditional narratives often lose control due to anger or become blinded by jealousy. Yan Zhixue, however, maintains a consistently low level of emotional fluctuation. She transforms "malice" from a character flaw into an efficient methodology. Every knife she wields is carefully calculated in terms of cost-benefit; every poison she plants is precisely calculated for its catastrophic effects. This extreme rationality makes her a perfect executor. She offers no excuses, no turning back, methodically dismantling the pillars upon which the world depends amidst the curses of the masses. This "evil" built on logic is more destructive and convincing than impulsive madness. She proves that when reason reaches its extreme, it is itself a chilling form of violence.

17. 117 她 She Died Tragically After Being Sent Away for a Political Marriage, and the Entire Prince's Estate Was Racked with Regret 她因和亲惨死后，王府上下悔断肠 A Mile of Splendor一里风华Ancient Romance213k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads + everyone gets their comeuppance + a satisfying revenge story] In her previous life, Xie Jinyue was sent by the brothers dearest to her to marry into a barbarian tribe, where she lived a life worse than death. Meanwhile, her sister was doted on by their brothers. No matter how much Xie Jinyue did for them, they never saw it. Only as she lay dying did Xie Jinyue learn that the brothers weren’t her real brothers, nor was her sister her real sister. They were all illegitimate c 310Reads6.5Score—14d adds

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    This revenge-themed novel has a fast pace, and the female protagonist sets up schemes based on the villains' weaknesses, rather than being a mindless, wish-fulfillment story with a cheat code.

18. 118 穿 Transmigrated as a Villainous Young Lady in Republican-Era China 穿成民国反派大小姐 Little Bai Who Loves Selenium-Rich Vine Tea爱吃富硒藤茶的小白Modern Romance358k WordsCompleted Qin Wanyi transmigrated into a book The good news: She became the daughter of a powerful warlord. The young lady was beautiful and rich, pampered by her Marshal father and Young Marshal brother, and free to do whatever she pleased. The bad news: She was the male lead's villainous fiancée, constantly helping the hero and heroine get together. Her father and brother couldn't beat the male lead, and her own ending was miserable. Fortunately, she had transmigrated early enough to help her father ref 3.4kReads8.7Score36814d adds

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    This story is set in the Republican era. The female protagonist is intelligent, calm, and capable. In the early stages, she helps her father to clean up domestic affairs and reform the underworld. Later, she fights against the Japanese army and navigates the complexities of the Japanese puppet government.

19. 119 重 Reborn as a Top-Tier Star Heiress: The Rich Fight Over Me 重生商界顶流千金：豪门疯抢 Light-Sugar Jinjin微糖金金Modern Romance581k WordsCompleted [Revenge against scumbags + forced possession + reborn heroine + romantic rivals competing] [Sweet-faced, scheming seductress × unhinged heir / abstinent CEO / rugged military king / refined but depraved bureau chief / financial predator] [In her past life, she was abandoned by her own family, betrayed by the one she loved, and bullied and framed, until she lost her reputation and died with bitterness in her heart!] [Reborn in the year 2000, Li Muan returns from the ashes with memories steeped i 661Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Her code of conduct stems from a profound sense of boundaries. She clearly defines what constitutes her task and what constitutes your delusion. She neither oversteps nor tolerates intrusion; she refuses to cede an inch of her intellectual territory.

20. 120 全 All-Round Livestreaming Host: She Really Does Have Tons of Husband Fans 全能女主播：她老公粉是真的多 Wen Gong Taizai文公太宰Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Livestream battles + everyone’s favorite + stunning looks and talent + one-sided crushes in the main story + rivalry and a romantic battleground + lots of generous male and female fans] After refusing to drink with clients and offending the wrong people, trainee Luo Yao resolutely returned from Seoul to S City. With her wallet nearly empty, she decided to find a job for the time being. Livestreaming? Bring it on! But as she kept streaming, more and more wealthy big brothers and sisters showe 5.9kReads8.5Score61514d adds
21. 121 娇 Tender Allure 娇引 Yun Zijin妘子衿Modern Romance203k WordsCompleted [The print edition of A Captivating Temptation is now available] [Sweet romance in Beijing’s elite circles, both leads are devoted only to each other] A refined, aloof, secretly seductive big shot × a wild, rebellious young heiress with a wicked streak! Seduction! Tension! A long-planned pursuit! The first time they met, Wen Yu played Beijing power player Pei Yi. He saw right through her. “Don’t want to take responsibility?” The second time, Wen Yu barged into the restroom and caught a glimpse o 16.3kReads9.2Score2k14d adds
22. 122 将 The General's Adorable Forensic Doctor 将军家的仵作娇娘 Wen Ting温听Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted Sickly beauty Su Yihan vs. unruly General Shen Su Yihan, daughter of the Commander of the Imperial Guard, was born with an illness and was a delicate beauty. Lord Su cherished her as if she were the apple of his eye. Once, when a mischievous young man made suggestive remarks to her, Lord Su chased him for two whole streets and beat the brat until he screamed. Her several older male cousins treated her like fragile porcelain, protecting her with the utmost care. They always saved the best food an 752Reads9.3Score12014d adds
23. 123 夫 Don’t Be Afraid, Madam. Your General Has Your Back! 夫人别怕，将军他给你撑腰啊！ Fan Sheng梵升Ancient Romance651k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + sweet romance + palace and household intrigue + one-on-one romance] The Xiao clan, a family of military commanders, had dwindled in numbers and fallen into decline. Xiao Pingsheng had two wishes in this life: First, for everyone to know that the Xiao family would reclaim its former glory. Second, for no one to know that he wished to marry Ajiu. After fighting through blood and fire, he became the Great Zhao dynasty’s God of War, bringing glory to his family. Then began h 811Reads9.1Score11014d adds
24. 124 不 Getting Something for Nothing 不捞而获 Write a Happy Name写乐名字Modern Romance80k WordsOngoing When 36-year-old divorced “ordinary gold digger” Sun Xiao decides to use a zero-cost “karate” playbook to extract resources from worthwhile men, she must remain coldly rational as she carefully screens each target. Otherwise, her six-million-yuan safety net will eventually run dry. Meanwhile, a deadly game far beyond the limits of her understanding is quietly closing in on the everyday life she thinks is safe: a counter-harvest orchestrated by a true high-level predator. 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Help! This premise is too gripping! A divorced woman with a 6 million yuan safety net in hand doesn't want to work hard and plans to extract resources from men through scheming. While she's calculating every move, a high-level hunter's reverse harvest is quietly unfolding; the psychological battle is chilling.

25. 125 无 The Shameless County Magistrate Shocks the Imperial Court 无耻女县令震惊朝野 Gan Tian Yiyi甘甜一一Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Female Disguise + Farming + Infrastructure + Comedy + Adorable Child + Sweet Romance] There are no pocket dimensions or supernatural powers in this story. She relies on her wits alone! After transmigrating to impoverished Yinshan County, Yu Jiu'er disguises herself as a man and sits the imperial examinations. Unlucky enough to offend the wrong person, she flees after a night of passion. Using the money she brought back from the capital, she launches a major infrastructure drive. Then she d 7.1kReads9.1Score90114d adds

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    High IQ and excellent writing! This book definitely ranks highly based on its quality. The female protagonist transmigrates to the impoverished Yinshan County, disguises herself as a man to take the imperial examination, and uses the money she amassed in the capital to build up infrastructure. She also wants to fight her enemies, seducing Prince Jing to take her to the Western Regions to steal medicine and engage in guerrilla warfare. Inadvertently, she completely corrupts Prince Jing's upright and noble character, causing Consort Duan, worried that her son might be homosexual, to travel a long distance to punish her lover. Ever since Prince Jing was shocked by the county magistrate's series of surprises, he only wants to indulge her without limits: if she kills, he wants to hand her the knife; if she sets fires, he wants to accompany her. The aloof and upright Prince Jing meets the audacious and shameless female magistrate, sparks fly, and hilarious moments abound.

26. 126 噩 Nightmare Fairy-Tale Town 噩梦童话镇 Minus 71 Points少71点Fantastical Romance410k WordsOngoing When fairy tales are no longer warm and cozy, when princesses draw daggers and princes become demons. Welcome to Nightmare Fairy-Tale Town, a playground that drags you into twisted fairy tales. Here, failure means being turned into a specimen forever, becoming part of the story. Child psychologist Su Li is forced to don a disguise and play one harmless role after another as she searches for her missing younger brother. With a cool head and the most ruthless methods, she tears open the bloody —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommended! A suspenseful thriller, a dark fairy tale game, featuring a smart, calm, and highly intelligent female protagonist who strategizes flawlessly. [A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater]

27. 127 新 New Bao Qingtian Fan Fiction: The Fragrant Consort of Luoshen 新包青天同人：洛神香妃 Moonlight Gaze月潋凝眸Female-Channel Fanfiction1.7M WordsOngoing Bai Yutang x Original Female Lead She is the reincarnation of the celestial realm's narcissus flower goddess, with a pure and holy soul. She has no noble status, only a mysterious and extraordinary background. She cares for all under heaven, is high-minded, excels in both letters and arms, and brings blessings to all living beings. … An adaptation of The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants, beginning when Zhan Zhao receives the title “Imperial Cat” from 87Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is calm and collected, meticulously planning everything she does. She has clear goals, exceptional execution skills, and never suffers from internal conflict. She is broad-minded but not overly compassionate.

28. 128 岳 Young Marshal Yue's Beloved Miss 岳少帅的卿卿小姐 Three Spring Peaches三春桃Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted (The animated series is now available) A love story between a military governor's son and a general's daughter~ He dotes on his wife without restraint in this sweet romance. In the turbulent Republican era, when warlords battled for power, Qin Qing only wanted a peaceful life: to protect her family and hold on to the family fortune. Young Marshal Yue lived for pleasure. He was a notorious playboy who treated women like clothes, always seeking someone new and never returning to an old flame. At t 12.4kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds

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    The first book features a female protagonist who, after being reborn, stays away from drugs and gradually exacts revenge. The second book features a female protagonist who transmigrates to ancient times and is very cunning. The third book features a female protagonist who is a versatile genius with many aliases. The fourth book features a female protagonist who is reborn after being framed and killed in the previous life; after her rebirth, she orchestrates a grand revenge plot.

29. 129 宠 The Empress Is Shameless 宠后之本宫无耻 This Palace Has No Shame本宫无耻Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Yun Jiu is the ninth legitimate daughter of the Duke of Yun, a princess of the Yun Kingdom, and holds the title of Changle. She is stunningly beautiful, born to wealth and privilege, exceptionally clever, and nobility itself. Rumor has it that one word from her carries more weight than an imperial decree from the Yun Emperor. The princess is breathtakingly beautiful, highborn, and the apple of the emperor’s eye. But her temperament… Yun Jiu: What’s wrong with my temperament? Her cousin Yun Luo: 500Reads8.8Score10114d adds
30. 130 大 The Big Shot's Little Jinx Has Blown Her Cover Again! 大佬的小灾星今天又掉马了！ Chestnut Rabbit栗子兔Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Su Mian never had any grand ambitions in life. She just wanted to live quietly in the countryside, tending fields and picking flowers, far from the cares of the world. But her grandfather wouldn't let her! He went to every length to summon her back to the city and make her inherit a fortune worth billions. He even set her up with the son of the nation's richest man. And so began Su Mian's daily routine of face-slapping that left everyone stunned! She graduated from an Ivy League school with top 22Reads7.3Score—14d adds
31. 131 峤 Master Qiao, You've Spoiled Your Wife! 峤爷，夫人被你惯坏了！ Little Tower Laughs at the East Wind小楼笑东风Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Reborn, she becomes the only daughter of one of the most powerful families in the imperial capital! Her father holds a high-ranking position, her mother controls a financial empire, and her grandfather is a legend in the capital. Cherished by her entire family, Leng Yunqi coolly looks at the ex-boyfriend who betrayed her in her past life. Ha! Even if you're a "god" in the business world, I'll trample you underfoot and crush you to pieces! Qiao Yumo: "Darling, don't get angry. Someone like that i 2.9kReads9.2Score32614d adds
32. 132 簪 The Record of Hairpins (Complete in 4 Volumes) 簪中录（全4册） A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Mystery992k WordsCompleted The little red fish Agashnie, which feeds on human blood; the mysterious talisman that had followed Li Shubai for years; Empress Wang, the peerless beauty of the Daming Palace; three clusters of doodles written by the late emperor himself before his death; a marriage contract made with Wang Yun in their youth... Every mystery returns to its point of origin. Every choice remains beyond anyone’s control, as impossible to resist or escape as fate itself. Yang Chonggu has returned to the palace and 17.3kReads9.7Score2.8k14d adds

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    Both the male and female leads are intelligent and virtuous, and I love the female lead's cleverness and the male lead's deep affection. It's truly a wonderful historical romance novel with a rich plot, delicate emotions, and a sincere and touching feel. I immediately recommended it to my friends! After finishing the novel, I specifically looked it up in the *Complete Book of Tang*, and historically, there really was a Prince Kui, though he died young at only 20. Kudos to the author! The story is historically accurate, imaginative, logically sound, and both the male and female leads are very likable! I highly recommend everyone to read it!

33. 133 穿 After Entering a Cyberpunk World, I Use Technology to Save Earth 穿进赛博世界后我搬科技养地球 Wang Sisi王思入Modern Romance1.9M WordsCompleted [Cyberpunk + a touch of cosmic horror + transmigration between two worlds + plot-driven] After the college entrance exams, Guan Yixin transmigrated into a cyberpunk world. As a fifth-class citizen born in the slums, she had monopolistic corporations that deserved to be strung up on lampposts ahead of her, a heartless federal government at her back, a cult secretly causing chaos, and an AI overhead that was great at insulting people and even better at surveillance. To survive, Guan Yixin had no c 3.4kReads8.9Score42814d adds

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    In both of these books, the female protagonist is clear-headed and calm, able to thrive even after leaving her original world. I absolutely love it! The writing is also great, and the supporting characters aren't made less intelligent just to highlight the female lead.

34. 134 甚 Alone 甚独 Half a Lifetime of Graying Hair华发半生Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing She has no golden finger, no powerful backer, and not even any special skills worth mentioning. With a moderate case of laziness and a terminal case of gluttony, she transmigrates more than 1,700 years into the past, to a time when cucumbers have only just become widespread, and cries out to the heavens: “Either switch me with someone else or strike me dead!” “It’s fine!” her mother says. “You have royal blood. If you round things off, you’re a runaway princess!” “Don’t worry!” her father says. 2.1kReads9.3Score21414d adds
35. 135 碎 Broken Jade Stained with Rouge 碎玉染胭脂 Huali Ridge花梨坎Ancient Romance168k WordsCompleted [No reconciliation after the breakup + love and hate + strong heroine] To Zhi Chun, he was her benefactor, her master, and the person she loved most. He taught Zhi Chun how to take a life with a single sword thrust. He taught her how to survive against all odds and turn defeat into victory. Zhi Chun dreamed of becoming his wife. Yet when she became pregnant with his child, she chose to flee. At the wedding feast, he ran his sword through her chest, showing no regard for the child in her womb! By 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead keeps her mission in mind from beginning to end, is intelligent, patient, and works hard to take revenge. She remains emotionally stable and rarely breaks down. She is an incredibly powerful female lead.

36. 136 嫁 Marrying the Imperial Tutor 嫁帝师 Changshanli长山里Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted [When a Scheming Black-Bellied Type Meets a Sweet-on-the-Outside, Dark-on-the-Inside Type + Love and Hate + Soul Swap + Revenge, Traditional Historical Romance in an Imaginary Setting] Jiang Wanzhi first met Song Qingshi when she was fourteen. At sixteen, she became Mrs. Song. Everyone said she was lucky: a merchant’s daughter had married a top-scoring scholar. That is, until she died under mysterious circumstances on the very night Song Qingshi asked her for a divorce. When she awoke again, she 28kReads9.3Score4.4k14d adds

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    The female lead is intelligent, and the storyline is well-developed. Also, the male lead has a great name!

37. 137 六 After Six Big Shots Fell for Her, the Devoted Simp Ran Away! 六个大佬沦陷后，舔狗跑了！ Pihei痞黑Modern Romance440k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Darling + The Men Beg for Her Back + Romantic Rivalry Showdown + Comedy] Lin Qian was famous throughout the company because she was obsessed with Pei Linan, the arrogant young master who was set to inherit the business. Most people gave up a week after being rejected. She kept at it, unwavering. At first, everyone thought she was trying to marry into wealth. Later, they decided she was truly in love. Even Pei Linan thought so. Someone once asked whether she felt sad whenever she was 20.6kReads9.3Score2.8k14d adds

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    She views emotions as a "high-level instrument," not a flood to be suppressed. She can precisely play the appropriate notes, either inspiring or intimidating the opponent, transforming emotion into a precise strategic tool.

38. 138 女 The Female Lead Is Too Beautiful and Alluring, and the Villainous Big Shot Grabs Her by the Waist 女配太美太撩人，反派大佬掐腰宠 Luo Luoluo Luo Luo落洛洛洛洛Modern Romance339k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 59.3kReads9.3Score3.7k14d adds
39. 139 王 The Prince Is Too Poor, So He Clings to His Princess 王爷太穷，只能抱紧王妃大腿 A Hibiscus Plant一株木槿Ancient Romance544k WordsCompleted The orphan Yun Li was sold by her great-uncle to an old man as his second wife. On the way, she was abducted and forced to take another woman's place as the bride entering Prince Cheng's household. She had planned to escape, but who knew Prince Cheng would cling to her? She had no choice but to become his princess consort. With nowhere else to go, she might as well give the job a try! But to her surprise, the household she took over was poorer than poor. Being a substitute bride was one thing, b 831Reads8.9Score10414d adds

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    She remains calm and collected in the face of a stalemate, demonstrates logical thinking, and is very intelligent; she knows how to protect herself and is not weak.

40. 140 惊 Shocking! The Capital's Powerful Tycoon Is Begging to Be My Child's Father 惊！京圈大佬他倒贴当我孩子的爸 Yaoxianxian妖仙仙Modern Romance542k WordsCompleted [Rebirth power fantasy + dominant male lead rises to the top + the whole family’s comeuppance + tearing into a scumbag + stealing a wife] After a miserable death in her previous life, Ye Qiuli is reborn on the day her scumbag husband brings his true love and illegitimate child into their home. He lied that she couldn’t have children, forced her to raise someone else’s child, and now wants to leave her with nothing, destroy her family, and have her die in prison? Ha! She’s done being the fool! Sh 39Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    I'm blown away by the female lead in this book! After being reborn, she doesn't cry or make a fuss; she just waits until her enemy jumps the highest before slapping him to death. I absolutely adore this clear-headed and powerful female lead!

41. 141 全 Global Wasteland: I Synthesized a Top-Tier Shelter 全球废土：我合成出了顶级避难所 Half a Pickled Fish半只酸菜鱼Sports1.1M WordsCompleted [Female-Oriented] [Surviving Natural Disasters] [Late-Game Infrastructure Building] [Growing System] [High Combat Ability] [No Romance] Everyone transmigrates to a wasteland continent, where a survival System ushers them into a grueling struggle to stay alive. On this chaotic wasteland planet, disaster seasons alternate with mild seasons, while terrifying beasts and calamities are never far away. Survivors start with nothing but a thatched hut and a survival System. Freezing cold that can numb y 3.5kReads8.7Score35014d adds
42. 142 科 The Imperial Examinations: The First Female Grand Chancellor 科举：第一女首辅 Rabbit Lord's Chitchat兔君闲谈Ancient Romance238k WordsCompleted Feng Xi transmigrates into the foolish fiancée of the male lead in an imperial-examination novel, an NPC on his path to greatness. According to the original plot, the male lead, who grew up in the countryside, is found by his family. The first thing he does after reclaiming his status as a scion of a prominent clan is send someone to erase the stain that is her. After that, the male lead displays his talents, places first in the imperial exams, rises through the ranks, and wins the hearts of a b 471Reads8.7Score10014d adds
43. 143 血 Blood-Tinged Rose 血语玫瑰 Chasing the Moon and Flowers追月逐花Mystery84k WordsCompleted Every girl hopes her boyfriend will be young, handsome, rich, and well educated. The Devil ticks all those boxes, yet no one wants to date him. Mu Hanjun was being hounded by a demon from the human world. Her tormentor, Ming Yu, was as handsome and wealthy as the Devil. Ten years ago, he killed four people, then escaped punishment by claiming he had been mentally ill when he committed the crimes. Mu Hanjun accidentally fell into his clutches, and he forced her to date him. Sharing a bed with th 1.9kReads9.1Score31314d adds
44. 144 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1k14d adds
45. 145 女 She Transmigrated as a Man: Now She Must Fight for the Throne as a Prince 女穿男：穿成皇子要夺嫡 Wen Fu温芙Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Chen Muqi, a daughter of the Chen family of Huaguo, died in a family power struggle. In a twist of fate, she was reborn as Helian Qin, the Fifth Prince of Xilin. With a mother who was a noble consort, powerful maternal relatives, and brothers eyeing him covetously, Helian Qin had no choice but to set out on the path to claim the throne. He recruited strategists and worthy officials, campaigned north and south, weathered one crisis after another, and escaped repeated assassination attempts, ultim 2.2kReads8.6Score19514d adds
46. 146 重 Reborn: The Poor Scholar's Doctor Wife Is Forced to Start a Rat Race in the Capital 重生后寒门医妃被迫在京城搞内卷 Qin Bao琴宝Ancient Romance645k WordsCompleted She was the legitimate daughter of a marquis’s household and should have grown up cherished. But at birth, a servant switched her with another baby, and she was left to grow up in the countryside. Her adoptive parents treated her like a beast of burden, then abused her to death once they had drained her of every last bit of value. Reborn with a pocket dimension, she dumps the scumbag, trounces the fake white lotus, and cuts ties with her adoptive parents. Those who abused her will pay for it for 3.7kReads9.2Score33314d adds

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    ① A story of two strong characters, one love for life, a prince and princess, the female lead is the apprentice of a divine physician and the leader of the number one gang in the martial arts world. A top-tier female lead story of revenge and satisfying defeat, she's not love-struck; she wasn't attracted to the male lead's looks at first sight, didn't swoon, and almost buried him and his two guards alive – incredibly domineering. The male lead has high martial arts skills and medical expertise. ② A story of a beloved, albeit seemingly unrequited, female lead with many identities, including the richest man in the capital. The male lead dotes on her exclusively; he's a sweet, puppy-like figure in front of her, but a ruthless killer in front of others – a charming contrast. ③ A story of rebirth, face-slapping, and sweet romance; the male and female leads are incredibly sweet together.

47. 147 团 The Beloved Princess Reveals Another Secret Identity 团宠王妃马甲又掉了 Jin Zi Mu金子木Ancient Romance548k WordsCompleted Yuxianxian, the legitimate daughter of the Yu family, was betrothed to the crown prince as a child. But he thought her timid, weak, and unfit for high society, so he broke off the engagement. After the engagement was called off, her stepmother sent her away to the Yu family’s country estate. Eight years later, Yuxianxian returned to the Yu residence. It didn’t take long for everyone to realize that something about her reputation didn’t add up. When she came of age, the richest man in the capital 81Reads8.6Score—14d adds
48. 148 重 Reborn: The Tyrannical, Cold King Forces His Way into My Heart, and the Result Is Sweeter Than Ever 重生后：暴戾冷王强扭的瓜甜爆了 Yangyang Loves Porridge羊羊爱吃粥Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Reborn + Face-Slapping + Sweet Romance + Adorable Pets] In her previous life, Lu Xingchen was adored by everyone, yet she was deceived by a scumbag and a schemer, bringing ruin upon her family and leaving her with nowhere to be buried. Reborn in the flames, she vows to protect her loved ones, punish the wicked, and send everyone who hurt her straight to hell. Looking at her powerful husband, Lu Xingchen resolves that no matter what, she will never leave him in this life. That night, a certain p 1.8kReads9.2Score27514d adds
49. 149 禄 Fortune’s Cry 禄鸣 Chu Jinglan楚景岚Modern Romance274k WordsCompleted I'm Shen Lu, the most expensive fortune teller in Rongzhou. I have one quirk, though: I only take clients with old-money style. Then one day, an old man in flip-flops walked in and said, “Tell me, when will my son, that high-ranking official, be transferred back?” I cleaned up the official circles and took over a business empire. It wasn't until I met him that I realized I didn't understand fate at all... And now an even bigger conspiracy is drawing near. If anyone dares to tamper with the desti 12Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    She doesn't predict fortunes, she predicts people's hearts. She doesn't divine, she calculates interests. A powerful, esoteric woman who has strategized half of officialdom—this book is truly worth reading.

50. 150 白 The Heartbreak Handbook for the Moonlight Lover 白月光虐心手册 Never Tired of the Inkstone砚台不厌Ancient Romance123k WordsCompleted Two-faced ideal woman × Arrogant young wolf who relies on his talent Xia Jiu'er was reborn. She schemed in secret, trying to make him forget his ideal woman and fall in love with her, only to discover that his ideal woman was herself... The person Xie Ke had waited twenty thousand years for had returned. But over that long stretch of time, she had shared a profound romance with someone else. (PS: The female lead starts off weak but grows stronger. Before she was reborn, she was a bellflower. The —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A seemingly innocent but actually naive woman versus an arrogant and talented young man (the female lead is weak at first, but becomes strong later). Recommended rating: 200.

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