Injections, Medicine, and Overbearing CEOs 打针，吃药，霸总

1. 1 十 Eleven Years of Tides 十一年潮汐 Eat More Vegetables for Vitamins多吃蔬菜补充维生素Modern Romance355k WordsOngoing Male lead: Jiang Yusen (attending physician) Female lead: Shen Xiaxing (investment bank vice president) [Medical Romance / CEO Romance / Reunion After Years Apart / Meeting at the Top / First Love / Secret Crush / Workplace Romance] [A note before reading: Eleven Years of Tides is not a fast-paced wish-fulfillment story packed with gratifying moments. It explores family, friendship, love, careers, and more.] Eleven years passed like the ebb and flow of the tides, washing away promises from the 1.2kReads8.4Score114Shelves

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   In this story, the female lead falls ill at the beginning with acute severe myocarditis, and the male lead saves her. The treatment includes first aid, nasal feeding, oral care, throat lozenges, and injections.

2. 2 痴 After the Devoted Bottom Let Go, His Top Begged Him to Get Back Together 痴情受放手后，老攻哭求复合 Freshly Clad, Riding a Fine Horse鲜铱怒马Two Male Leads256k WordsCompleted [BL] A thick-skinned, vain, makeup-loving, not-so-good-looking boss + a cold, sharp-tongued second-in-command who dreams of divorce _ Jiang You was plain-looking and quiet, but he was one of the most influential figures in A City's business circles and the rightful heir to the Jiang Group. _ Jiang You had been secretly in love with Fu Jing for years. Just before graduation, he finally worked up the courage to pursue him, figuring he'd bring him home as his wife once they graduated. _ Instead, Fu 6.6kReads8.4Score621Shelves

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   Chapter Four, about fever-reducing injections, is quite realistic.

3. 3 病 The Frail Movie Star's Career Collapsed, and He Had Little Time Left. She Regretted It 病弱影帝塌房后命不久矣她后悔了 Song Yifa宋一发Modern Romance223k WordsCompleted [Angsty romance, male lead is ill and injured, misunderstood by everyone, never had a single good day, over-the-top melodrama, angst for angst's sake, niche story, please stop reading if it's not for you. Thanks.] Three years ago. A fatal car accident took the two people closest to Ling Qianran: the ones she loved most. Her father, who loved her dearly. Shen Ziyan, whom she loved. All the evidence pointed to the man she loved, accusing him of taking her father's life. Three years later. The “mur 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves

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   The male lead's health is so poor; he's basically going back to the hospital almost as soon as he leaves, yet he still tries to be strong, hiding it from everyone around him, especially the female lead. He silently bears all the grievances and misunderstandings alone. [Facepalm][Facepalm][Facepalm]

4. 4 傅 President Fu, I’ll Take Care of Your Stomachaches 傅总，你的胃疼归我管了 Tangtang, Who Doesn't Like Candy不喜欢吃糖糖的糖糖Modern Romance213k WordsCompleted “A gentle, jade-like but possessive and devoted sickly CEO VS a proud, headstrong heiress with a kind heart” Lin Wan is forced to marry Fu Zhaoyang, the son of her family's longtime friends, to save her family from crisis. She hates him for separating her from her boyfriend and abusing his power to force her into marriage. They treat each other coldly after the wedding, but she doesn't know that Fu Zhaoyang has had a secret crush on her for ten years, and that all his injuries and illnesses are 104Reads6.9Score—Shelves
5. 5 病 My Sickly Young Uncle Protected Me With His Life 病秧子小叔用命护我 Bewitching Beauty Yaoyao魅颜妖妖Modern Romance411k WordsCompleted A gentle, frail CEO vs. a spoiled little troublemaker who knows she can get away with anything The male lead’s long road to winning her back When Pei Mufeng was thirteen, he joined the Pei family and met a beloved little ray of sunshine. Her warmth lit up his whole world and chased away his unease. From then on, he vowed that no matter what happened, he would protect her! 1.5kReads6.4Score106Shelves
6. 6 病 A Fierce Illness, a Burning Love 病势汹汹，爱意灼灼 Difficult Kitty难搞的喵Modern Romance154k WordsCompleted Male lead: Ouyang Ye, born with heart disease. He is frail, with a slightly roguish look, but sensitive and perceptive inside. He habitually puts on a brave front to hide his vulnerability. • Female lead: Su Niannian, carefree and outspoken, with plenty of initiative and a protective streak. She is full of energy, like a little sun. Romance: Childhood sweethearts from school to married colleagues. 347Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 7 小 The Little Crybaby Accidentally Slept with Her Boyfriend's Uncle 小哭包不小心睡了男友的小叔 The Little Tomato Who Loves Chasing Dreams爱追梦的小番茄Modern Romance266k WordsCompleted [Powerful Top Tycoon x Delicate Little Crybaby | 10-Year Age Gap | Both Pure] Everyone said Qin Xiao was cool and abstinent, uninterested in women, and surrounded by an icy aura. He was a lofty flower no one dared approach, restrained and spotless all his life, never making an exception for anyone. Until that night, when a tipsy little "kitten" crawled right into his bed. Zuo Qianqian was a rose, lovingly raised in a wealthy family. Even the tiniest scrape on her fingertip would leave her red-ey 885Reads—Score101Shelves

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   The female lead is a delicate rose; she needs to be coaxed even when getting injections or taking medicine.

8. 8 说 Wasn’t This Supposed to Be a Cliché? Why Are You Taking It Seriously? 说好的套路呢，你怎么还当真了！ Looking South Toward the Road to Chang'an南望长安道Two Male Leads415k WordsCompleted A sunny, cheerful CEO who’s completely smitten with his wife A clever, scheming, ruthless, beautiful, strong yet tragic, sickly protagonist Redemption + Revenge that leaves no one standing + False affection that turns true + Devotion to one person + Wealthy family feuds + Both are each other’s first and only Sweet romance + No angst in the relationship Fu Xiao fell for Gu Fanqing at first sight, drawn in by his looks, and naturally ended up playing the beauty in the honey trap planned by his old 371Reads—Score103Shelves

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   These are all great, I've seen them all, and some of them really fit the title.

9. 9 谁 Who Gets It? I Ran into My Ex on a Dating Show 谁懂！恋爱综艺遇上前男友 Papaya Syrup木瓜糖水Two Male Leads390k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + dating show + rekindled romance + younger wolf-dog type + happy ending] On a dating show, he runs into his ex, He Xingzhi, whom he broke up with three years ago, and they end up rivals in love... Shi Yu says he's a little surprised, but not that surprised. He Xingzhi grits his teeth. “You started with me. How could you ever be interested in anyone else?” - Faced with the script the production team gave him, Shi Yu starts pursuing a sunny, adorable rich second-generation... Shi 4.6kReads9.2Score751Shelves
10. 10 病 The Sickly Young Master Drops the Act 病弱小少爷不装了 Bald Girl Writing Online秃头少女在线码字Two Male Leads128k WordsCompleted [Two male leads] [HE] [Sickly shou vs. devoted, loyal gong] The young master of the Shi family was sickly through and through. He coughed every other step and gasped for breath every few more. The doctors said he wouldn’t live to see eighteen. Who could have guessed that the young master would not only survive, but make it to adulthood? He had the mad dog at his side to thank for that. The mad dog had a powerful family and listened to no one. Nobody could control him. Except the young master. Th 2.4kReads8.0Score252Shelves
11. 11 厉 Master Li's Beautiful, Frail Darling 厉爷的漂亮病秧子 Ci Jiunian辞九念Two Male Leads676k WordsOngoing [Two male leads + equally matched protagonists + age gap + sweet on the outside, dark within + healing + powerful love interest + frail beauty + long-planned seduction] [Looks frail and sweet on the outside, but is actually a ruthless beauty who lures his partner × seems cold and controlling, but is actually an indulgent, powerful lover] This is a long-planned seduction, and a fall into temptation that they both see coming. Everyone knows that Li Zechuan brought home a pretty good-for-nothing fr 38Reads6.6Score—Shelves
12. 12 穿 I Reincarnated as the Regent and Was Caged by a Mad Villain 穿成摄政王，被疯批反派圈养了 Night on the Galactic Railroad银河铁道之夜Two Male Leads342k WordsCompleted Yu Muzhi transmigrated into a book, becoming the wicked regent who had committed countless atrocities. On his very first day in the book, he was whipping the story's most vicious and brutal tyrant, who was hanging from a wall. Yu Muzhi: What kind of outrageous start is this?! Yu Muzhi wanted to save the villain, but the System had him under its thumb, leaving him no choice but to follow the original plot. When the tyrant ate, he flipped the table. When the tyrant went on a secret date, he ca 824Reads8.7Score161Shelves
13. 13 野 Entangled in Ambition 野心缠绕 Ying Mufeng应沐风Two Male Leads258k WordsCompleted [Gentle, Seductive Bottom vs. Cold, Soon-to-Succumb Top] [Two Male Leads + Marriage First, Love Later + Both Pure + Sweet and Cheesy Romance] Two years ago, an unexpected incident led Zhu Shuli to register his marriage to Wen Shichen, the man he had loved for six years. Everyone said Wen Shichen didn’t love him, and predicted their marriage would fail. Zhu Shuli simply smiled and let it pass. He wasn’t ambitious and didn’t ask for much: just Wen Shichen’s body and heart. When Wen Shichen first m 25.4kReads9.4Score3.1kShelves
14. 14 暗 Joy Blossoms in a Dark Alley 暗巷生欢 A Fish Enters the Boat有鱼入舟Two Male Leads274k WordsCompleted [Publication rights signed: @Youyu Ru Zhou] [Healing + Devoted Couple + Intense Push and Pull + Bittersweet, Over-the-Top Drama + Major Twists] [Cold-Blooded Big Shot × Frail Beauty, A Clawed Cat Toying with a Tiger] Xia Xunqian was sickly and had depended on others since childhood. Even as an adult, he still had nowhere of his own. When his father sent him to live with Feng Lin, Xia Xunqian chose to obey. He was docile and compliant, and knew every trick in the book when it came to staying aliv 15.4kReads9.6Score2kShelves
15. 15 本 Reborn: I Have a Heart Condition, So the Prince Must Hold Me and Comfort Me 【重生】本王妃有心疾，得王爷抱着哄 Little Fairy 2.0小仙儿2.0Two Male Leads430k WordsCompleted (One-on-one romance, both leads are devoted and have no other partners.) Feng Yishu is the youngest son of the Duke Dingguo’s household. Because he suffers from a heart condition, his parents and elder brothers dote on him immensely. He grew up pampered and indulged, never hearing a harsh word. Who could have guessed he would marry the wrong person, be driven into a heart attack, and die? Only after his death did he learn that someone had secretly loved him all along. Given another life, he open 3.4kReads8.9Score533Shelves
16. 16 重 After Being Reborn, Has the Arrogant Young Master Chased His Husband Today?! 重生后傲娇少爷今天追夫了吗？！ kk Sweetiekk甜甜Two Male Leads347k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + reborn + wealthy CEO + both sexually inexperienced + mutual devotion + wish-fulfillment + winning back his husband] On the verge of death, Shi Wenli finally understood one thing: His so-called boyfriend didn't love him at all. He was only using him for personal gain. His ex-husband, Xiao Jue'an, had always loved him. Even after their divorce, he had quietly paved the way for him. He hated himself for being so blind. After an accident, Shi Wenli was reborn. But the timing of hi 2.3kReads8.4Score220Shelves
17. 17 小 The Little Troublemaker Doesn't Have Long to Live 小坏蛋他命不久矣 Lemon and Cola柠檬加可乐Two Male Leads273k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + rekindled love + the pursuit of a former lover + happy ending] School bully, sickly bottom Academic superstar, top On Xiao Yu's birthday, his father locked him up in a conversion camp. From that day on, he lost Fu Zechen, the person who loved him most. By the time he escaped that living hell, battered and bruised, Fu Zechen had discarded him without a moment's hesitation. When they met again, his eyes held no trace of affection, only indifference and estrangement. “You're not w 16kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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    Written by the same author, it includes angst, sickly characters, and sweet romance.

18. 18 前 My Ex Is a Top-Tier Star, So I’ll Ride His Coattails, Hard! 前男友是顶流，我蹭，我硬蹭！ Lemon and Cola柠檬加可乐Two Male Leads267k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + rebirth + entertainment industry + rekindled romance] A beautiful, strong, tragic, sickly bottom-tier actor. A superstar idol top. The day Lin Ran was diagnosed with cancer, he held his final livestream. He thought it was goodbye, but never expected to receive an invitation to appear on a variety show. When they meet again, his ex-boyfriend has become a top-tier star with tens of millions of followers. He says, “Lin Ran, you're so shameless!” He says, “Lin Ran, are you sick?” H 11.7kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves
19. 19 小 That Little Trouble-Maker Is Absolutely Unhinged 小作精他超疯的 Lemon and Cola柠檬加可乐Two Male Leads249k WordsCompleted [Male-male romance + rekindled love + entertainment industry + happy ending] A volatile, depressed, troublesome, sickly bottom in public and in private, A top who is emotionally impaired but an outstanding actor. Jiang Li is a madman. During a sugar-baby arrangement, he was the first to fall in love and become obsessed. He knew Yi Zhen didn't love him, yet he kept clinging to him, his body covered in wounds. He said, “I supported you for two years. Now it's your turn to support me for two years! 11kReads9.3Score836Shelves
20. 20 万 The Most Hated Guy Is Seriously Fierce 万人嫌他超凶的 Lemon and Cola柠檬加可乐Two Male Leads379k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + rekindled romance + everyone faces their comeuppance + happy ending] A sickly, universally disliked bottom, a top who’s an esports superstar. After receiving a diagnosis, Shen Ning cruelly abandoned Qin Jiu, the only person he had to rely on. Two years later, they met again. The penniless boy from back then had become a rising esports superstar. Shen Ning tried to explain, but a single stab ended all hope. Dragging his battered body along, he watched his beloved take the stage 8kReads9.2Score632Shelves
21. 21 绿 The Wild Little Tea-Green Psycho Can't Keep It Up Anymore 绿茶小疯子他野不动了 Lemon and Cola柠檬加可乐Two Male Leads243k WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads, Happy Ending] A handsome, bad-boy school bully as the pursuer, A sickly recipient who plays the pig to eat the tiger. When Wen Mo was nineteen, his parents brought him back home. His mother gave him his very first gift. He wore it with delight. A year later, a confirmed diagnosis made him realize it was his mother's death warrant for him! A genetic mutation, organ failure, and paralysis on one side of his body. In just two short months, he'd gone from full of life to nearly at 3.6kReads9.3Score317Shelves
22. 22 谁 Who Still Cares Whether Their Ex Lives or Dies After a Breakup? 谁家分手后还管前男友死活啊 Lemon and Cola柠檬加可乐Two Male Leads360k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + seductive, treacherous shou + devoted, fatherly gong + rekindled romance + a groveling pursuit] The biggest mistakes Song Qingyan ever made were acting on his own, making the first move, exposing their relationship, breaking up, and then trying to get back together without asking! He successfully drove himself to the brink of death over and over. The first time, his heart stopped for five minutes. The second time, his heart stopped for ten minutes. The third time, he nearly die 8.6kReads9.3Score674Shelves
23. 23 偷 I Died After Getting Caught Stealing a Kiss From the Big Shot 偷亲大佬被发现后，我死了 Lemon and Cola柠檬加可乐Two Male Leads329k WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads, Extra Sweet!!] A ruthless, deadly bodyguard who can take on a hundred men, but sneaks kisses from his boss in private and gets incredibly jealous, as the bottom. A very rich, unbelievably rich, No. 1-ranked tycoon as the top. Jian Xingyi fell in love with Li Tingshen at first sight. He spent five years quietly working his way into the man's life, becoming his personal bodyguard and lifestyle assistant. Every night, while his boss slept, he would sneak through the window into hi 7.1kReads9.1Score701Shelves
24. 24 爆 An Upset Victory: A Top-Tier Star Gets Swept Away by a Nobody 爆冷：顶流被小糊咖拐跑了 Lemon and Cola柠檬加可乐Two Male Leads369k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + rekindled love + showbiz + happy ending] A doting, top-tier-star seme, A little-known, sickly uke. Lu Qing lost Gu Zhiyan, the person who loved him most, so he nearly gave his life for another chance to meet him. But the Gu Zhiyan he meets again is no longer the poor kid he was a year ago. He has transformed into a top-tier star with tens of millions of fans and the sole heir to the Gu family, the foremost clan in Beijing’s elite circles. Gu Zhiyan shuts Lu Qing out completely. 8.9kReads9.3Score757Shelves
25. 25 病 A Care Manual for the Frail Male Lead 病弱男主养护手记 Gu Wanwan顾椀椀Modern Romance255k WordsCompleted [The male lead is sickly! The male lead is sickly! The male lead is sickly and will never fully recover!] [The heroine is a hopeless romantic! Sweet romance! No logic! Everyday life!] Xu Jianing was originally a cannon-fodder supporting female character in a novel. According to the original plot, her story should have ended for good after she fell into the sea and died, but she faked her death and escaped. After spending two years living it up elsewhere, Xu Jianing returned to the imperial capit 2.6kReads7.1Score116Shelves

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    The male lead is aloof, arrogant, and domineering CEO, but his health is terrible; he's plagued by illnesses and spends almost every day getting injections and taking medicine. [Facepalm][facepalm][facepalm]

26. 26 我 I Transmigrated into the Sickly Big Shot in My Own Book 我穿成了自己书里的病秧子大佬 A Man of Wind and Moon in the Deep Mountains深山风月人Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [One heroine, doting heroine and male lead, female-audience leaning, two powerful and devoted leads, romance, plot-driven.] [Beautiful, strong, tragic, sickly male lead with a melancholic air vs. a cool, commanding, badass older-sister heroine with a nurturing side. They choose each other and save each other.] The moment Xiao Wujie opened his eyes, he found himself inside his own book, as the sickly male lead. He had written the book himself, but the problem was, he had died before finishing it. 6.9kReads9.3Score432Shelves
27. 27 孟 Miss Meng, Mr. Shen Has Lost His Memory 孟小姐，沈先生他失忆了 Jiu Xiaolan酒小澜Modern Romance739k WordsCompleted Tortured Romance | Wealthy Family Romance | Sickly Hero | Heart Disease | Amnesia | A Little Business Warfare One chance encounter made Shen Yunchuan someone she would never forget for the rest of her life. There are countless beautiful sights in this world. But for Meng Shuxing, the one she could never forget was Shen Yunchuan. 497Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 28 星 The Stars Fell Away into Paleness 星星落尽苍白里 Yun Xiaohuang cc云小晃ccTwo Male Leads265k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Sickly Top + Pure Love + Mutual Firsts + HE] An extremely possessive, sickly CEO top × a sunny, cheerful, clingy designer bottom Mutual firsts! Mutual firsts! Mutual firsts! They fall in love at first sight. The top has heart disease, a blood-clotting disorder, and a perforated stomach. He's in poor health. Xie Linzhou had planned to drag his broken body down with the Xie Group, then put an end to his dull life. He never expected to meet his own star at the age of twenty-eight. 236Reads7.2Score—Shelves
29. 29 哥 Big Brother, Don’t Break Your Promise 哥哥不许食言 May Peace Bring More Peace祈安愈安Two Male Leads369k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Sickly + Childhood Friends] [The sickly childhood friend is the pursuer, and the cheerful, sunny one is the pursued.] Not a domineering CEO! Not a power fantasy! Please don't complain if it's not your thing! The pursuer is sickly! There will be scenes of extreme illness, so read with care!! After more than a year of treatment, Mo Zhichu finally got his doctor's permission to return home. He could go see his little darling. They had been childhood friends, and he had long since 1.1kReads8.0Score101Shelves
30. 30 对 A Little Fondness for You and a Whole Lot of Love 对你有一点喜欢和很多爱 Gu Wanwan顾椀椀Modern Romance200k WordsOngoing ************Retreat! Retreat! Retreat! I'm dropping this book! It's officially abandoned! Abandoned! Let me get things sorted out and then I'll switch to another book to fill this hole! Next time, I'll definitely save up enough chapters to update the whole book! 8Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 31 独 Exclusive Devotion: The Unhinged, Lovesick Big Shot Is Irresistible 独宠：疯批病娇大佬惹人怜 Jiang Jiang Bao姜姜寳Two Male Leads557k WordsCompleted [ABO + two male leads + two strong leads + opposites attract + healing + sickly character + physical angst] A ruthless yet frail, unhinged big shot Omega x a rebellious, straight male Alpha school bully - Gu Siye, 26, is a ruthless, unhinged big shot who rules both the legal and underworld sides of Nancheng. The heir to the Gu Group has a powerful underground network backing him, and no one can match his brutal methods. But no one knows that beneath his tough exterior lies a frail body and a sha 6.4kReads9.2Score592Shelves

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    This really meets the requirements.

32. 32 总 The CEO's Wife with Autism Has Run Away from Home Again 总裁的自闭症老婆又离家出走了 Autumn Again秋一秋Two Male Leads504k WordsCompleted The CEO’s Crybaby with Autism (Also known as: The CEO’s Autistic Wife Ran Away from Home Again) [Marriage Before Love] Rational top x needy bottom (both are each other’s first) When a CEO meets his arranged-marriage partner, who has autism and doesn’t know how to express love, their relationship becomes a slow journey of growth and nurturing. Sheng Bolang nurtures Wen Yunshi’s growth with love. Under his attentive care and guidance, Wen Yunshi becomes the CEO of the Katie Group. Love is Sheng Bo 17.9kReads9.3Score2kShelves
33. 33 病 A Sickly CEO’s Romantic Comeback 病弱总裁的爱情逆袭 Cat Cat Cat Fish Fish Fish猫猫猫鱼鱼鱼Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Physical angst + groveling chase + marriage before love + frail male lead + CEO + actress + female lead hurts male lead + stomach pain + sickly beauty with stomachaches + contractual romance] A business marriage forcibly intertwined two parallel lives that had never crossed before. From disliking each other to coming to know and love one another, what twists and turns of love and hate will they go through? What hidden little quirk of the famous Shen star will bring a subtle change to this marri 1.4kReads6.9Score102Shelves

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    It's torture for your stomach! It's torture for your gut! It's torture in practice! It's brutally tortured! The male lead's portrayal of torture is excellent! The descriptions are incredibly detailed! The forced love is absolutely amazing!

34. 34 屹 Stand Firm, and Make Yourself the Blade 屹立不倒，便会以身为刃 NA47Modern Romance598k WordsOngoing He was the business world’s feared lion, a man who built the Sheng Yi empire on sheer willpower. No one knew that the framework supporting his imposing presence was already riddled with cracks: shrapnel like thorns had been embedded in the bones of his right knee for years, and his stomach, scarred by acid, could barely withstand the slightest chill or even one malicious glass of alcohol. He tended to his wounds in private and hid his limp, silently swallowing every bone-deep pang of pain as a 287Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is basically always in the hospital.

35. 35 惹 The Trouble-Making Disciple 惹祸的徒弟 Autumn Winds Sweep In寒枫袭来Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted Because of natural disasters, the people of Liangcheng in Tianguo suffer from severe hunger. With no choice but to leave their hometown to survive, they head for the prosperous capital. A mother and son cling to each other as they make the arduous journey of a thousand li. By the time they reach the outskirts of the capital, the unfortunate mother is on the verge of death from hunger. Looking at her young son, she hopes some kindhearted person will take him in so he won’t starve to death. After 1.7kReads6.9Score109Shelves

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    Taking medicine is a strict family rule.

36. 36 高 So Sweet! My Daddy-Type Boyfriend Threatens to Slap My Hand If I Don’t Memorize My Vocabulary 高甜！爹系男友不背单词就要打手 Nannan Doesn't Tilt Her Head囡囡不歪头Modern Romance257k WordsCompleted [Campus romance + age gap with an older man + possessive control + sweet romance + aloof, slightly yandere top student + mutual firsts] Tong Huayao first fell for Tan Yansi in the student cafeteria. Her cousin publicly humiliated her for having lived under other people's roof since childhood. At her most embarrassed and helpless, he appeared like a pure white moon, pretending to just pass by, and offered her his lavish senior-year meal tray in front of the entire school. “Eat mine.” She neve 1.7kReads9.0Score178Shelves

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    These two stories have all three essential elements: injections, medication, and domineering CEOs. They're packed with sweet moments and will definitely meet your expectations. Plus, they're both short, so you can finish them in no time and still enjoy them immensely.

37. 37 我 I Won Over the Handsome Dentist at the Dental Hospital 我撩到了牙科医院的高龄院草 Xiao Yi Is Here小怡来咯Modern Romance224k WordsCompleted “Dr. Yang, my tooth really hurts.” Tan Jiayi pushed open the door to the first consultation room, clutching her slightly swollen right cheek and looking utterly miserable. Dr. Yang glanced up at the girl blinking in the doorway and suppressed a laugh as he told her to lie down. That one glance was all it took for Tan Jiayi to fall for Dr. Yang at first sight. After a series of chance encounters and some matchmaking by her “bad-influence friends,” she successfully “snagged” the dental hospital’s 92Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 38 想 I Never Wanted to Be Just Friends 想做的从来就不是朋友 The Amazing Lady of Fasu了不起的法苏天女Two Male Leads719k WordsCompleted One devoted pairing, both pure, happy ending, pure-love champions, and mutual healing A disabled, wheelchair-bound power player in the capital VS a brilliant, refined, and elegant professor Qin Si is a powerful figure who stands above all the great families of the capital. Everyone calls him Fourth Master. Zhou Zhengqing is a genius among geniuses, a young professor at a renowned university in China. A mutual attraction and surrender, clear to them both A love they know they shouldn’t pursue, 10.5kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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    This is it.

39. 39 软 A Gentle Breeze at the Banquet 软风拂宴 Dust Beyond the Strings弦外尘Modern Romance150k WordsCompleted Cold, ruthless CEO × sweet, airheaded beauty “An eight-year age gap + devoted husband + salvation + healing + wholehearted favoritism” That year, in a bloodstained alley, she was like a spring shoot pushing through stone. Bruised and battered, she placed a half-melted strawberry candy in his palm and smiled, dimples appearing in her cheeks. “Big brother, it’s sweet.” Later, he carved his way through the brambles and rose to the top, becoming Gu Yanchen. He returned, overflowing with joy, only 460Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book really fits the description. Chapters 5 and 46 are about fever, chapter 37 is about gastroenteritis, and chapter 11 is about falling down the stairs. The female lead has intellectual disabilities and only trusts the male lead. It's really super good, but it's a new book and not many people are reading it.

40. 40 星 A Sea of Stars 星辰海海 Fuyao Zhizhi扶摇芝芝Modern Romance582k WordsCompleted The male lead is a cold, stern CEO of a corporate conglomerate. He suffers from severe stomach problems and has a previously injured heart: strong on the outside, tragic on the inside. The female lead is a sweet, innocent graduate student, and the male lead's business rival is her childhood sweetheart. Expect physical and emotional angst. 3kReads9.1Score208Shelves

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    This is amazing! The male lead is a cold, aloof CEO, handsome, strong, and tragically fated, suffering from a severe stomach ailment. He frequently experiences stomach cramps and endures them with extreme restraint, even causing himself to have a stomach hemorrhage right from the start. Furthermore, his business rival is the female lead's childhood sweetheart, leading to both physical and emotional torment. There's a full chapter dedicated to the first mate's stomach-torture.

41. 41 惊 What a Shock! The Frail, Fussy Young Master Coaxes Me to Pick a Black Rose 惊！病弱娇气包容少诱摘黑玫瑰 Die Mian Sheng蝶面生Modern Romance364k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads who save each other, wealthy families, secret crush, doting on her husband, hidden identity revealed, play the pig to eat the tiger, long-planned schemes, fiercely protective, sickly male lead] [Versatile, delicate and sickly green-tea hidden tycoon X sharp-tongued, soft-hearted, stunning illegitimate daughter who holds power] Everyone says that Rong Xinian, the short-lived heir of the Rong family, is the most useless ornament among the wealthy families of the capital. He has 5.4kReads6.6Score623Shelves

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    It's so good!!!

42. 42 宝 Be Good, Baby: Mr. Jiang Is So Gentle, Persuasive, and Clingy 宝宝乖，江先生他温柔诱哄超粘人 Tao Tao-ing陶桃-ingModern Romance393k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, sweet romance, all you need is sweetness! Light and fluffy, fast-paced. If it’s not your thing, don’t click.] Gentle, domineering CEO × delicate, sickly little wife Jiang Ye accidentally knocks over a frail, frequently ill young woman at the hospital. To make it up to her, he marries her on the spot and takes her home to pamper her. But how did he end up giving her his heart before he even started spoiling her? Ji Yanyu has been sickly since childhood, coughing every few steps an 12.3kReads9.2Score865Shelves

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    Yan'er is recommending a book. The female lead is often sick and terrified of injections. Today, she went to the hospital to get her medicine and was suddenly bumped into. She's still dizzy, seeing stars, and coughing up some blood. A kind older woman saw her and asked, "Young lady, are you alright?"

43. 43 不 After Trying to Get Myself Killed Again and Again, I Was Spoiled Rotten by the Possessive Second Master 不断作死后，我被偏执二爷宠坏了 Keep It Up, Mang Mang忙忙加油Modern Romance379k WordsCompleted [Pure Love] [Sweet Romance] [Marriage Before Love] Everyone knows that Second Master Gu is cool, aloof, and refined, and never goes near women. He is an untouchable flower perched high on a mountain. One day, the Gu family held an important meeting, and the biggest names in business took their seats. Second Master Gu, who was never late, was nowhere to be seen. Only after his secretary went to look for him did they see him arrive late, carrying a sobbing girl with red-rimmed eyes. He spoke gentl 7.7kReads9.3Score668Shelves
44. 44 藏 A Love I Can’t Hide 藏不住喜欢 San Nai Guozi三奈果子Modern Romance251k WordsCompleted Shi You meets an older guy, her brother's best friend. He's not only handsome and easygoing, but also a champion motorcycle GP racer. He buys her strawberries to cheer her up and wins her lollipops at the fair. He's wickedly charming and scheming, and loves teasing her. "Kid, are you going to leave me?" He smiles warmly. "My life is in your hands. If you run away, what am I supposed to do?" Shi You stuffs the money she earned selling apples into his arms. "Here, this is your pay. You've worked 4.4kReads9.4Score559Shelves
45. 45 腹 My Scheming Childhood Friend: Little Plum, I Can't Get Enough of You! 腹黑竹马：小青梅，吃不够！ Xi Xi兮浠Modern Romance3.2M WordsCompleted “Be good and give it to me.” “No! This is a matter of principle!” The snack-loving girl hugged a huge pile of treats and refused to surrender them, even to the death. He smiled. “I made twenty-eight dishes.” She calmly handed over every last snack, then cooed, “Darling! You're more important than snacks!” He was a cold-faced, cunning CEO who plotted and strategized from a thousand miles away, but… none of that mattered! What mattered was that he was a master chef, and he was miles ahead in the r 1.1kReads8.9Score121Shelves
46. 46 骆 Dr. Luo, You’ve Been Plotting for Love for a Long Time 骆医生，情谋已久 Feng Xiao Qi凤小七Modern Romance522k WordsCompleted [A sweet, slice-of-life romance. The male lead is flirtatious, cocky, and doting. When quiet, the heroine is like a little kitten; when putting jerks in their place, she turns into a little wolf.] Luo Chen, the eldest young master of the Luo family, the foremost family in the capital, has always been wild and unruly, but inexplicably chose to become a doctor. Handsome, refined, aloof, and proud, Dr. Luo carries himself with a lazy air that warns everyone to keep their distance. No one dares appr 673Reads9.0Score103Shelves
47. 47 死 My Arch-Enemy’s Trap 死敌的陷阱 Cen Qingci岑清辞Two Male Leads598k WordsCompleted Gu Han stared at the report in his hands, his expression icy. “Get me the medicine I had last time. I’m leaving the hospital.” “Are you insane? You need surgery immediately.” “What are the odds of success?” “Less than thirty percent.” A hint of mockery entered Gu Han’s gaze. “Give me three months. I’ll come back for the surgery.” He had never claimed to be a good person. He loved Yan Heng, but had bought Yan Corporation from Yan Heng’s father, thinking that once Yan Heng had no one left to rely 2.9kReads9.2Score224Shelves

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    I don't know if he got the injection or not, but he is definitely sickly. If you want to read more, you can check out the author's homepage. Main characters' relationships and traits: sickly and mutually redeeming.

48. 48 富 My Rich Husband Is Lame and Blind. Don't Be Afraid, I'll Protect Him 富豪老公残又瞎，别怕，我来护他 Sparse Willow Leaves柳叶疏Modern Romance765k WordsCompleted [An optimistic, sunny heroine] and [a patient, disabled tycoon lying low] in a [sapiosexual romance] [Both virgins + married first, love later + pure, indulgent fluff + relaxed family life + heir rivalry] Before her wedding, Song Qingming knew only that her future husband had lost both his parents, and owned a car and a house. Then they met. Well, well. Matchmakers really do have silver tongues, and liars really do wear masks. Why hadn’t anyone mentioned that he was lame and blind? For a million 1.9kReads8.2Score134Shelves

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    The male lead is in poor health; his parents died when he was eight, and he was poisoned, abused, and blinded and had his legs wrung out by his stepmother. He's weak, delicate, has a bad stomach, and vomits blood; he's in the hospital in every chapter. The female lead is a sunny, optimistic, and cheerful girl. It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love; guaranteed to be good.

49. 49 暴 On a Stormy Night, His Heartbeat Is in Her Hands 暴雨夜的心跳归他管 Runaway Girlfriend from Provence蒲罗旺斯的在逃女友Two Male Leads102k WordsCompleted Sickly tyrant Shen Yu × tough doctor Lin Ran When Shen Yu’s illness strikes, he hates two things most: losing control, and Lin Ran seeing him lose control. The tyrant of a business empire curls up on the cold floor, coughing blood, and orders his lover, “Don’t call an ambulance.” Lin Ran drops to one knee, yanks open his shirt soaked with cold sweat, and presses his fingertips to Shen Yu’s spasming chest. “Shen Yu, if you take one more breath, I’ll have the emergency center sound its sirens all 69Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The sickly tyrant Shen Yu x The tough doctor Lin Ran

50. 50 谁 Who Says the Poor Can't Raise a Distinguished Son Anymore? 谁说寒门再难出贵子？ Cen Qingci岑清辞Two Male Leads509k WordsCompleted To Lu Mian, Jiang Yunli was the light of his life and his salvation. Poverty is the greatest affliction. When Lu Mian had an acceptance letter from MIT but could only keep working in a coal mine to help support his family, he met Jiang Yunli. The other man gently brushed the coal dust from his face. “You don’t belong buried here. I’ll sponsor you to study at MIT. I have just one condition: once you finish your studies, come back to China if circumstances allow.” “Okay.” The emails Jiang Yunli se 865Reads9.0Score105Shelves

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