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1. 151 清 A Gentle Breeze Meets the White Dew 清风遇白露 Honey Baby哈尼宝宝Modern Romance453k WordsCompleted In their previous lives, three people laid the groundwork for an entanglement that would continue into the next... One defied the will of Heaven and feared no karmic retribution, forcibly changing her fate for her; One was destined to be bound to her, their names written side by side on the Three Lives Stone; And one, after her death, set up a memorial tablet for her and built a shrine in her honor, keeping her soul from dispersing and giving it a place to return to. In this life, all three are 259Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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   This novel features two male protagonists and one female protagonist. It tells the story of a contest between predestined fate and the ability to change one's destiny, and both are very doting on the female protagonist.

2. 152 回 Back in the Republic of China as a Socialite 回到民国当名媛 The Jiao-Wei Zither's Song焦尾琴鸣Modern Romance669k WordsCompleted Gu Shuyao, a repatriate translator fluent in several foreign languages, transmigrates to the Republican era after a car accident and becomes Gu Shuyao, the daughter of a local gentry family. Gu Shuyao comes from a good family, has a pretty face, and is engaged to a handsome, ambitious young warlord. At first glance, she really seems to have won at life! But Gu Shuyao was born into a declining old-fashioned family. They are conservative and ignorant, and she narrowly escapes having her feet bound 6.4kReads8.9Score75714d adds

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   In the first book, the female protagonist was a translator who knew many foreign languages before she transmigrated into the book, which is different from traditional Republican-era novels, and that's what I liked about her; in the second book, the female protagonist was very shrewd and calculating; in the third book, the female protagonist transmigrated into the book and firmly secured her position as the Demon Lord, which is very impressive.

3. 153 泊 No Crossing the River Again, Bozhou 泊洲再难渡 Every Day Brings More Silver日晋许多银Modern Romance140k WordsCompleted [One woman, two men, and a choose-your-romance story + possessive pursuit of the first love of his youth vs. the person in the world who understands her best + amnesia + after their reunion, the heroine has a child] Before Jiang Siyue reappears in Ji Bozhou’s life, he stays detached from the hustle and bustle of the world, living freely beyond its reach. The year they reunite, the lights and shadows shift in a blur, and he unexpectedly starts thinking about settling down. —Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 154 仙 What Should I Do When the Immortal Lord Sets His Sights on Me, the Demon Venerable? 仙君自我攻略赖上本魔尊怎么办 Every Day Brings More Silver日晋许多银Ancient Romance231k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a book, Qi Wuwei finds herself saddled with an ice-cold Immortal Lord whose heart is dead. She's got a serious headache! As for Wei Shengqi, he's locked up in the Sea of Wuwang and determined to stay in prison for the rest of his life. Since the Immortal Lord refuses to do anything, Qi Wuwei has no choice but to rely on herself. She studies and trains hard, then makes a break for it at full speed. Who could have guessed this book would make her travel a hundred and eigh 2Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 155 安 Peaceful and Unending 安乐永逸 A Tree Makes Shade一木成荫Ancient Romance531k WordsOngoing She had been given a rare second chance at life and planned to spend it carefree, like a wandering cloud or wild crane among the mountains and rivers. But fate had other plans: her adoptive father was imprisoned while seeking vengeance for her family's murder and his own country's humiliation. To save him, she had to disguise herself as a man and enter the imperial court, where she was forced to work for the cold-faced royal prince, Luo Yunyi. She never expected to find herself working for a hea 130Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A woman of unparalleled beauty and wisdom, possessing an innate, brilliant mind, capable of strategizing flawlessly and winning battles from afar. She observes the ever-changing world, laughing at its conflicts, seeking neither absolute power nor worldly dominance, but only a carefree and unfettered life. A very enjoyable historical romance novel about political intrigue.

6. 156 咱 Our Prince He Has Fallen 咱们赫太子爷陷进去了 Matcha Milk Pudding抹茶奶冻冻Modern Romance209k WordsOngoing [Cool, poisonous rose × born-bad playboy] [High school and college / angsty push-and-pull / neither is sexually inexperienced / adversarial couple / genuine playboy turns over a new leaf / morally gray cast / plot twists] At this school, where even the principal had to bow to power, a group of transfer students arrived. These party-loving troublemakers stirred up an already chaotic school, causing one upheaval after another. Xiao Yun never imagined she would get involved with Xi Heling, much les 641Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 157 京 A Tender Romance Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港旖旎 Liu Yuyu柳鱼鱼Modern Romance550k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + yandere + stealing her from another man + powerful man humbled + both leads are sexually pure] [Sweet and demure heroine vs. unhinged, obsessive hero] He Xingzhi, the most powerful man in Harbor City, set his sights on a beauty. Patiently playing the gentle gentleman around her, he pressured her to break up with her boyfriend and laid an inescapable net around her. One winter night, the villa was plunged into darkness. He pinned her against the door, ignoring her boyfriend 9.4kReads8.1Score1k14d adds

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   Her wisdom is like a superstring vibration, capable of resonating simultaneously in multiple realities. Every seemingly simple choice stirs up ripples of victory in countless parallel universes, as if she were born in a higher dimension.

8. 158 撩 Tease! The Qipao Beauty Falls for Me 撩！诱旗袍美人沦陷 Sweet-Bitten Chestnut甜咬栗子Modern Romance227k WordsCompleted [Gentle, resilient cheongsam beauty X cunning, all-powerful boss] [One-on-one romance + both leads are virgins + love at first sight + long-planned pursuit] Under a misty drizzle, a graceful figure in blue approached from a distance, holding an oil-paper umbrella. She walked unhurriedly over the glistening bluestone path. Her sky-blue cheongsam outlined her exquisite figure, as delicate as wispy clouds and slender willows, with a waist like that of Ehuang. As she drew closer, one couldn't help b 8.7kReads9.0Score81114d adds

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   Her allure stems from the "edge of controllable chaos," dancing at the boundary between order and randomness. Too much order is boring, and complete chaos is unsettling, but she stands precisely at that captivating critical juncture.

9. 159 空 Dropped Straight Onto the Trending Charts! The Grand Princess Goes Global 空降热搜！长公主爆红全球 Yellow Kitty黄色的猫咪Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted [Feel-Good, Face-Slapping, Every Rival Falls for Me, All-Round Female Lead, Ancient-to-Modern, Showbiz] She crashes the trending lists and takes Douyin by storm! The Grand Princess Who Defends the Nation is reborn as a C-list modern-day star. From being hated across the internet to having the whole internet hanging on her every word. Everyone loves the Grand Princess! Gu Nanyan was the Grand Princess Who Defends the Nation of the ancient Great Qi Dynasty, holding the Imperial Seal and commanding 9.9kReads9.3Score74314d adds
10. 160 团 The Whole Family’s Darling in the 1980s: The Drama Queen Is Doted On by All 团宠八零：戏精娇妻被宠上天啦 Pleasing Words and Clear Speech悦语清言Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Period setting + doted-on by the whole family + pilot + cannon fodder + supporting actress] Li Can, an anesthesiologist so busy she could work like a dog, unexpectedly becomes the cannon-fodder supporting actress who wreaks havoc in an old period film. To make the heroine and hero's grand romance come true, she sacrifices herself and even brings her whole family to ruin, leaving no one with a happy ending. Fortunately, she still has family who love her unconditionally, so maybe there's a chance 1.1kReads9.2Score13214d adds

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    Reading this book when you're in a bad mood will sweep away all your frustrations and leave you feeling extremely refreshed!

11. 161 七 The 1970s: I Became the Female Supporting Character's Foil in a Period Novel 七零：穿成年代文女配对照组 Rain Falling in the Bamboo Grove竹林落雨Modern Romance601k WordsCompleted A period drama about an independent female lead, with no golden finger! She passed the high school entrance exams, but her family wouldn’t let her attend. Instead, they sent her uncle’s daughter, who had never gotten along with her, to school. Short-tempered Lin Erxia erupted into a fight. After a furious scuffle, she passed out from anger. When she woke up, she realized she seemed to have transmigrated into a book... 12.5kReads9.0Score85514d adds
12. 162 重 Reborn in the 1980s: My Wife Is a Little Spicy 重生八零：媳妇有点辣 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Modern Romance5.0M WordsCompleted Her parents died young, her family was poor, and she was plain-looking. Xia Xiaolan had been dealt a terrible hand, but after nearly twenty years of hard work, she became an executive at a multinational corporation and finally put her life back on track... Then she wakes up to find herself reborn in the 1980s, as another Xia Xiaolan, this time with a face capable of bringing a kingdom to ruin. The original Xia Xiaolan had been dealt a winning hand, but chose to take her own life under the pressu 44.4kReads9.5Score5k14d adds

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    She excels at identifying and propelling that crucial "flywheel." Initially, she struggles to push it for the first rotation, but once momentum builds, the successful flywheel spins faster and faster, becoming unstoppable, ultimately achieving great success with minimal effort.

13. 163 重 Reborn for a Comeback: The Young Lady’s Style Is All Wrong 重生逆袭：大小姐画风不对 Mo Mo Is Master Mo墨墨是墨爷Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + putting scumbags in their place + an exceptionally bold heroine + feel-good power fantasy] In her previous life, she died with deep resentment. In this one, she rises from the ashes and tears the scumbags to shreds. Who could have guessed that Feng Xing, the formidable financial tycoon; Feng Bai, the world-renowned genius doctor; and Feng Jing, the top-tier star who captivates countless women, would turn out to be her own biological brothers? In her previous life, no one cared f 31.7kReads9.3Score5.7k14d adds
14. 164 深 Schemes in the Deep Palace: The Female Chancellor’s Strategy 深宫谋：女相攻略 Morning Rain Has Come朝雨至Ancient Romance198k WordsOngoing Wu Siyan was forced to become a palace maid after her father was convicted of a crime. In the treacherous harem, where everyone schemes for power, how is she supposed to live? [Facing Life] She refuses to be crushed by setbacks or give up on herself. Instead, she chooses to face everything with optimism and make the most of her life. She refuses to sell her soul for power. Instead, she protects herself while treating others with kindness and warmth. She refuses to become a pampered consort, like —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You might want to check out this book; it's a story about a strong female protagonist's growth. The first two volumes are a prelude to her development, but they also showcase her calm and composed demeanor in the face of adversity. Starting from the third volume, she begins to manage people, money, and affairs, strategizing and becoming increasingly powerful.

15. 165 表 The Young Lady Enters the Palace, and the Mad Scion of an Aristocratic Clan Goes on a Rampage 表姑娘入宫，疯批世家子杀疯了 A Ball of Red Panda一团小熊猫Ancient Romance186k WordsOngoing [Unhinged, corrupted noble heir x reborn, cunning beauty. Two powerful leads who love and loathe each other] The Xie family has stood for a hundred years. Xie Chou, its heir and the clan's great hope, is the very model of a noble scion in everything he does. Disciplined and proper, he has never put a foot wrong. For the first time in his life, he let selfish desire take hold. He plotted at every turn, all to clear a respectable path for one woman to stand at his side. * But before the ink on —Reads—Score—14d adds

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16. 166 账 The Accounting Game 账目游戏 A Late Reflection Among the Flowers花间留照晚Modern Romance442k WordsOngoing A transfer of 400,000 yuan dragged me into the dirtiest power struggle of a wealthy family. Gu Wan said, “You belong to me.” Gu Chengye said, “If you don't help me, I'll destroy you.” He Man said, “All you need to do is obey.” Only Shen Yu said, “Don't die.” They weren't fighting over me, but over that ledger. And all I wanted was to get my life back. A double agent, carefully plotting every step. No golden finger, just an information advantage. She isn't anyone's pawn. She's the one who flips —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is just a diligent public relations professional, but she is forced into a dirty financial game involving a wealthy family. The previous agents who handled the case mysteriously disappear one after another. She holds incomplete accounts and struggles to survive amidst the scheming of all parties. The whole story is high-energy and devoid of any romantic fantasies.

17. 167 我 I Ascend in the Apocalypse by Taking Human Form as a Blade of Grass 我靠小草化形在末世飞升 Four Happiness Meatballs with Chili Peppers四喜丸子加辣椒Sci-Fi & Apocalypse255k WordsOngoing Synopsis [Apocalypse] + [Superpowers] + [Zombies] + [Adventure] + [Growth] A tiny grass plant from the heavens falls into the wasteland of the Apocalypse and unexpectedly takes human form. In an Apocalypse where zombies are everywhere and order has collapsed, it explores this unfamiliar and dangerous world. Here, science and the occult go hand in hand, while reason and imagination coexist. The key to surviving the Apocalypse is a little bit of everything. Not enough Superpowers? Science can make —Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    In this modern zombie apocalypse, the female protagonist is originally a small plant that has taken human form. She's intelligent, calm, and resourceful, especially later when she holds significant power. She's the kind of person who, once she makes a decision, no one can influence her. I love this story with its clear-headed and satisfying female lead!

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