The Heroine Is Cool and Aloof, Raised in the Male Lead’s Home, and He’s Extremely Possessive 女主性格清冷，被寄养在男主家，男主占有欲很强

1. 51 我 I Became My Ex's Mother-in-Law 我给前任当丈母娘 August Witch八月女巫Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The short drama based on this novel, Uncle, I Only Want to Take Advantage of You, is now streaming. Starring Yu Long and Yang Mie Mie. [Older Man Romance] [Sweet Everyday Romance] [Powerful CEO] [Lighthearted and Funny] [No Angst, No Saintly Heroine] [No Affair] [No Stand-In] I showed up dressed to the nines at my ex-boyfriend's engagement party. He thought I'd come to ruin the event, but I smiled kindly and said, "We're family from now on, so there's no need to be so formal. Just call me Auntie 13kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds

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   This novel is truly a delightful surprise; I followed it from beginning to end without feeling tired at all. The author's writing style is very comfortable, flowing smoothly like a conversation. The humor is perfectly placed, often making me laugh out loud while reading, while occasionally touching my heart with the romance between the male and female leads. The ending is also very satisfying, making it well worth reading.

2. 52 禁 Her Captor 禁锢她 Yi Yi苡議Ancient Romance331k WordsCompleted She is Le An, the beloved youngest daughter of the Great Yu emperor. Before she turned sixteen, she could have anything she wanted. After she turned sixteen, the father who loved her most passed away. Once her older brother ascended the throne, the first thing he did was send her to Northern Di as a hostage. Even the young general of Great Yu, the man her father had chosen as her betrothed, approved of this decision. All because the one who was supposed to be sent as a hostage was her brother's 7.4kReads8.1Score30414d adds

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   Le'an was the most beloved youngest daughter of the Emperor of Dayu. Before the age of sixteen, she had everything she could want. After sixteen, her beloved father passed away. Her brother, upon ascending the throne, immediately sent her as a hostage to the Northern Di. Her life was worse than death, not only because of the betrayal of family and love, but also because she fell into the hands of that devil. And she couldn't escape; what bound her were her children, her relatives and friends, and above all, the people of Dayu.

3. 53 强 Forced Into Marriage, Spoiled Without Restraint 强宠为婚 Liang Zhihe梁之鹤Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted Both virgins / forced love / possessive pursuit / love at first sight / angst / unconventional happy ending The male lead is obsessive, unhinged, and not a good person (that won’t change). The heroine is weak (if you don’t like that, don’t read). Forced love, not an empowering heroine’s revenge story. Readers who are protective of the heroine should beware. That summer, beneath a loquat tree heavy with golden fruit, Song Jin stood quietly in a white shirt. The sunlight filtered through the leave 16.3kReads8.4Score59914d adds
4. 54 深 A Deeply Devoted Temptation 深情诱引 Bird Pine Rice鸟松米Modern Romance676k WordsCompleted A novel in the Niaosongmi Universe: Deep Affection and Allure. The short drama The Height of Summer, a special story about the eldest brother and sister-in-law, is now online. [Love after an arranged marriage, a regretful husband’s pursuit of his wife, one-on-one romance, both devoted only to each other] [Gentle, cool-headed ophthalmologist vs. devoted, wayward young master] Lin Yuxi used to think Zhou Yanjing was a carefree playboy with a fickle heart. Only after they married did she learn just 90.8kReads9.2Score7.8k14d adds

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   The aloof Dr. Lin lives with the male lead; they're childhood sweethearts and like each other. The male lead, however, is prone to acting out, leading to a dramatic "wife-chasing-after-the-crisis" scenario.

5. 55 哥 My Brother's Rose Was Forcefully Stolen 哥哥的玫瑰被强势掠夺 Sleeping Shadow眠影Modern Romance3.5M WordsOngoing [Romance and political intrigue / Love seized by force / Coercive romance / Angsty with a little sweetness / Obsessive hero ★ Extreme possessiveness ★ Devoted love] P.S. The hero is strong, the heroine is weak. Lu Nianchen gets into Beiwudance Academy, the school of her dreams. On the night she arrives, her older brother, Lu Chengyou, brings her to a glittering, illusory banquet. Amid the dazzling lights, the girl catches a glimpse of a tall man with sharp, penetrating features as he walks into 2.2kReads8.4Score10714d adds

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   🍣✨The female lead is forced into marriage, but the male lead dotes on her from the start. 🌿Lu Nianchen is admitted to her dream school, the Beijing Dance Academy, and her brother, Lu Chengyou, takes her to a frivolous dinner party. 🌳In the glittering lights, she sees Zhou Zhenping. That night, the thirty-year-old Zhou Zhenping has no idea that meeting Lu Nianchen will be his inescapable fate. [Attention][Attention]

6. 56 美 Beautiful Women Are Always Forcefully Wed and Possessed by Mad Yanderes 美人总被疯批病娇强娶豪夺 Rice-Eating Baby Pig干饭宝宝猪Modern Romance298k WordsOngoing [Yandere, forced love + male lead as the other man + crazy, obsessive love + love-triangle showdowns] [Each arc is a standalone story] The aloof campus heartthrob falls in love at first sight with his roommate's girlfriend and uses every means to force her into his arms; The emperor, high above everyone else, covets a general's fiancée, lures her into the palace with a scheme, then uses both threats and blandishments; The detached and desireless immortal Venerable falls deeply in love with his d 4.7kReads5.6Score22614d adds
7. 57 京 Spoiled in the Capital 京娇宠溺 Floating Bamboo Boat浮竹舟Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Reserved, Restrained, Fatherly Hero × Scatterbrained, Straightforward Sweetheart (Seven-Year Age Gap)] Lin Chaoque had lived with the Zhou family since she was little. She couldn't help falling for the cold, desireless man of the Zhou family, as immovable as a snow-covered mountain. She wanted to make that mountain crumble. The day she learned that Zhou Guanji was getting engaged, Lin Chaoque kissed the corner of his lips on tiptoe, where no one could see, and asked timidly, “Brother.” “Didn't 14.2kReads9.1Score1.5k14d adds
8. 58 墨 Attached to Ink Painting 墨画附 Coconut Before the Flowers淋花前椰Modern Romance927k WordsCompleted (Possessive Pursuit / Stealing Someone Else’s Love, Both Pure) (Coolheaded, gentle heroine vs. seemingly frivolous but truly obsessive hero) For three generations, the men of the Fu family had been passionate lovers: devoted to the point of obsession. But then an exception came along. Everyone in Beijing’s elite circles knew that Fu Mo, the Fu family’s heir, was a notorious playboy. He drifted from one woman to the next, never keeping anyone by his side for more than a month. He was both heartle 14kReads8.6Score96714d adds
9. 59 嘘 Shh, She’s the Girlfriend You Can’t Talk About: A Demon Lover! 嘘，不能说的女朋友：恶魔恋人！ Hidden in the Snow雪上隐Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted ❤️Bring the refined, well-mannered, celibate heir of a prestigious family down from his pedestal! The withdrawn, lovesick girl steals her sister’s top-tier boyfriend! Adapted into the short drama The Lingering Warmth of Ashes, also known as At Night, the Top-Tier Brother Walks Into My Room. The print edition is coming soon! ❤️Sweet, innocent girl with a hidden dark side tempts the aloof heartthrob + both leads are virgins + guiding, daddy-type older-brother husband + intense push and pull + all- 10.2kReads9.2Score96314d adds

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   🌸🌸①The female lead was taken in by the male lead when she was a child and lived with him. The male lead is a ruthless and eccentric ruler who sets strict rules for her, including forbidding her from wearing short skirts. 🌿The female lead always treated the male lead like an older brother, until she accidentally entered a secret room and saw a wall covered with her own photos…

10. 60 穿 Transmigrated into the Cool, Aloof Supporting Female Character in a Heroine-Centric Novel 穿成大女主文里的清冷女配 The Wild Side of Mo默的野Modern Romance149k WordsCompleted By a twist of fate, Jiang Xuewu transmigrates into the cool, aloof supporting female character in a novel she once read, a story centered on its heroine. Liang Xuewu couldn’t care less about the love and hate between the male and female leads. She just wants to be a background character and enjoy life in peace. 3.2kReads8.8Score12314d adds
11. 61 共 Falling Together into Ruin 共坠沉沦 The Untamed Mustang野马无疆Modern Romance374k WordsCompleted [Mature, steady, wealthy daddy x resilient, tough country girl] [Eleven-year age gap, one-on-one, both leads have no romantic history, groveling romance, love at first sight] Orphan Xu Tao was sponsored by the wealthy Jiang Bowen. During her senior year of high school, she moved into his estate. On that night, thick with desire, Jiang Bowen, the financial magnate she had only ever seen on TV, stared at her for a long time, his eyes coolly assessing the risks and rewards. Only after the crimson c 4.3kReads8.9Score48914d adds

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    🌈🌼①A mature, stable, and wealthy daddy x a resilient and tenacious country girl. In her senior year of high school, Jiang Bowen became Xu Tao's sponsor, and she moved into his estate. He was gentle and considerate towards her, and she secretly harbored a crush on him. Until his birthday… she was caught stealing a kiss from him while he was drunk. He forced her to sign an adoption application. Her eyes were bloodshot, and she screamed at the top of her lungs, "Jiang Bowen!!!" "I hate you!!!" "I'll hate you for the rest of my life!!!" Xu Tao signed her name on the adoption application. The moment her fingerprint touched the paper, her heart was completely crushed to dust. The girl's innocent and sincere love was truly over, and she left resolutely. The next time they met was at a friend's wedding. Seeing her with another boy, the usually gentle, composed, and dignified man lost control for the first time…

12. 62 倒 My Devotion Was Worthless to Her, So I Reborn and Dumped Her Without Hesitation 倒追的深情比草贱，重生果断分手 Su Su Rabbit苏苏兔Modern Romance224k WordsCompleted [Xu Zhiyu and Qin Yang, showbiz, a sweet and satisfying campus romance after rebirth, the campus heartthrob and top student, the young master, and a regretful chase to win her back.] Before her rebirth, everyone knew that Xu Zhiyu from Peking University’s finance department was the campus heartthrob Qin Yang’s devoted doormat. From her first year onward, she was at his beck and call, ready to be summoned and dismissed whenever he pleased. People mocked and ridiculed her, but she remained unmoved 2.9kReads6.8Score10514d adds
13. 63 青 After My Childhood Sweetheart Marries, the New Emperor Becomes Obsessed with Possessing Me 青梅嫁人后，新帝占有上瘾 Ice-Hearted Begonia冰心海棠Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Devoted couple + the hero chases his wife after losing her + possessive pursuit + simmering tension + power struggles + play the pig to eat the tiger] Everyone said Crown Prince Lu Xingjian was the very picture of grace and nobility: aloof, distinguished, elegant, and composed. Su Wanwan, who had grown up in the palace, knew how wild and heartless he was behind closed doors. She had been his secret lover for two whole years, yet never once received a promise from him. At last, she gave up hope 8.6kReads8.0Score1.7k14d adds

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    What was she to him these past two years? A mere plaything for Crown Prince Lu Xingjian? Yes, she was the granddaughter of the Grand Secretary, raised for years by the Empress Dowager. Even as a princess to the aloof, noble, and accomplished Crown Prince, she wouldn't be beneath him. But he refused. For years, the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, and the Emperor urged him to marry, but he remained unmoved, resolutely refusing to take a wife or concubine. Yet, two years ago, in a drunken stupor, they unexpectedly consummated their relationship. They tacitly concealed this drunken affair. She believed he would take responsibility, marry her, and protect her reputation. So, when he asked to meet again, she came. She wanted to ask him if he would give her a proper title. Humble and degrading. Every time they met secretly, the deep affection in his eyes seemed to melt her heart. She watched as he would indifferently turn his gaze away whenever their eyes met. Each time her heart ached, she finally realized that he would not marry her.

14. 64 快 Quick Transmigration: Don't Let the Villain Turn Evil 快穿之反派别黑化 Clear Dreams in March三月清梦Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Su Huan is bound to a System and transmigrates into the bodies of supporting characters with tragic fates. Even when she's dealt a terrible hand from the start, she always manages to play a winning card and turn things around with a stunning face-slapping comeback. But whenever she focuses on stirring up trouble in each world, there's always a villain who gets obsessed with her and turns dark. A lovesick man gazes at her gloomily, smiling with downcast eyes: “I can pretend to be just the way you 4.6kReads9.4Score44314d adds
15. 65 娇 When His Sweetheart's Eyes Turn Red, the Wild and Fierce Crown Prince Gently Comforts Her 娇娇青梅一红眼，野戾太子爷轻哄 Seven Strawberries七颗草莓Modern Romance473k WordsCompleted The print edition is now available! [Childhood friends + starting from childhood + male lead is reborn + coming-of-age romance] [Sweet, frail girl vs. possessive madman who constantly fears losing her] Shen Lichu was an orphan with no one to rely on. She’d been frail since childhood, like a porcelain doll that might shatter at the slightest touch. And yet, despite being so delicate, she was someone no one in Wangjing dared to provoke. Pei Yu was every bit the crown prince of the capital’s el 98.8kReads9.1Score12.2k14d adds

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    🍎✨① The female lead is an orphan who was raised by the male lead's family from a young age. She is also in poor health, like a fragile porcelain doll. The male lead is a noble prince with severe autism. He has been plotting against the female lead since childhood and is extremely possessive. The female lead was often sick as a child, and when she was sick, she became extremely clingy and couldn't be separated from her at all. Even when he was very busy with work, the male lead would always hold her in his arms.

16. 66 难 A Summer Too Lovely to Hide 难藏夏日 Ning Yuchen宁雨沉Modern Romance380k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available] In her senior year of high school, Yun Xiang was brought home by Cheng Xiao, one of her father's old comrades. Cheng Xiao had a son, a cocky, arrogant guy who loved looking down his nose at people. But he was good at school and great at video games. The first time Yun Xiang met Cheng Che, he stood on the stairs to the second floor and coldly laid down the rules. “Don’t come near me, don’t look at me, don’t tell anyone at school you know me, and don’t touch an 35.4kReads9.5Score5.1k14d adds
17. 67 疯 The Mad Tyrant Wants to Steal Her: You’re the One Who Tempted Me First! 疯批权臣夺她，是你先勾我的！ Bright, Gentle Laughter笑语晏晏Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + Untouchable beauty brought down from her pedestal + Scheming heroine + Both leads are pure] The eldest son of the Xie family was as refined as a gentle breeze beneath a clear sky, as elegant as an orchid or jade tree, and, more unusually, possessed the heart of a bodhisattva. A year ago, he had taken charge of sheltering a destitute cousin who had come to seek refuge. The rescued Wanruo was deeply grateful, and looked up to and adored her cousin. Their story of a loving bro 239.5kReads9.2Score30.3k14d adds

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    In this book, the female lead is goal-oriented, resilient, and knows exactly what she wants. The male lead is extremely possessive and proud, but he will humble himself for her. Neither the male nor female lead is perfect, making for a very enjoyable read.

18. 68 肆 A Kiss Beneath the Bright Moon 肆吻皎月 Shi Shishi施诗诗Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted "Cold and Abstinent? Investment Tycoon X Pure Moonlight Little Bunny?" "Reunited After Years + A Long-Laid Plan + Secret Love Comes True + Kissing the Bright Moon" There’s someone I’ve liked since I was young... When I was fifteen or sixteen, and living in constant fear, I met someone. Her smile shone like sunlight, and I knew I could never forget her., Shang Shixu He was the most vivid stroke of color in my youth, bursting into my most innocent years with irresistible energy. But you were the m 156Reads7.4Score—14d adds

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    🌻Beijing Social Circle Romance👀🌴① The female lead is born into a family of Suzhou embroidery masters. A girl from a distinguished family spanning generations, she is the only daughter of her generation, a pampered young lady raised in luxury. The male lead is a handsome and refined young master from a prominent family in Beijing. [Angry] This usually aloof and reserved man falls from his pedestal for her, showering her with affection; it's incredibly sweet.

19. 69 眷 She Is at Her Most Enchanting 眷她正浓 Feng Jinrui Xue风瑾睿雪Modern Romance315k WordsCompleted [1v1, Both Chaste, From School Uniforms to Wedding Gowns, School and City Life, Sweet Romance, Politics and Business, A Power Couple Joining Forces for Life] That day, in the summer of Beicheng, a beautiful young woman in an embroidered gown entered the banquet hall. Graceful and elegant, she captivated countless young heirs of high society, including Gu Wenjin, the eldest son of the Gu family, with his jade-like face and refined bearing. At the sound of a quiet footstep, she turned her head and 2.9kReads9.0Score36014d adds
20. 70 吻 Kiss Beneath the Sun 吻骄阳 Qi Xue栖雪Modern Romance375k WordsCompleted [Aloof troublemaker & little ray of sunshine] [Unrequited love, bold confessions | Saving each other | Sweet one-on-one romance] In her second year of high school, Nan Zhao had no choice but to move in with someone else after transferring schools. When the boy came to pick her up at the station, he was cold and impatient. Nan Zhao watched his casual, carefree figure walking ahead and the suitcase he’d taken from her. The word “big brother” had been on the tip of her tongue, but she swallowed it 13.3kReads9.5Score1.9k14d adds

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    The female lead is fostered in the male lead's family, but she is not the aloof type; she is more of a sweet girl and not a naive or innocent one!

21. 71 独 Only Spoiling Lili 独宠梨梨 Clouds with the Moon乌云伴月Modern Romance164k WordsCompleted [Business tycoon x sweet, well-behaved girl] [Sweet romance + age gap + sharp tongue, soft heart + lighthearted and cheerful + happy ending] Ding Li moved in with the Pei family when she was seventeen. The lofty man lounged on a black leather sofa in a dark suit. His eyes were pale, and he gave her a cold, mocking look. “I don’t take care of kids.” - Later. When news broke that Pei Jingsi was to marry the eldest daughter of the Cheng family, Ding Li packed her bags and moved out of the Pei home 8.1kReads9.0Score82214d adds

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    🌿The seventeen-year-old female lead moves into the male lead's house. The male lead, dressed in a dark suit, has light, indifferent eyes and scoffs, "I don't take care of children." When news of the male lead's arranged marriage to another family's daughter arrives, the female lead packs her bags to leave. The usually calm and collected man, with red eyes and an almost obsessive possessiveness, pulls her tightly into his arms: "I only want you. Come home with me."

22. 72 宝 Naughty Baby Gets Punished by a Yandere Tycoon and Made to Have Triplets 宝宝不乖，被病娇大佬惩罚生三胎 Eating Meat Every Day每天吃肉肉Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted [Sickly, clingy male lead + obsessive, possessive love + sweet, gentle beauty heroine + age gap + sweet romance] Fu Jingyuan wielded immense power in the capital. Ji Ran's family had been friends with his for generations, and she called him Uncle Fu. While attending school, she lived at his house. The man was fiercely controlling. He always expected Ji Ran to be a good girl, making her report everything she did each day. He forbade her from dating young, fooling around with other men, and even h 13.8kReads7.5Score76214d adds

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    🌈🌈① Fu Jingyuan was a powerful and influential figure in Beijing. Ji Ran and he were old friends, and Ji Ran called him "Uncle." She stayed at his house while attending school. This man was extremely controlling, always expecting Ji Ran to be a good girl, requiring her to report everything she did every day, and forbidding her from dating early. Ji Ran was terrified of him and, after suppressing her feelings for a long time, wanted to move out. From then on, Fu Jingyuan dropped his pretense and seemed like a different person. Ji Ran was locked in her room every day, bullied and whimpering, wanting nothing more than to escape this obsessive and pathological man.

23. 73 月 The Moon Falls Toward Her 月亮向她坠落 White Peach Pudding白桃布丁Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted [A Sweet Story of a Girl's Secret Crush Coming True] [Both Leads Are Each Other's Only One / Six-Year Age Gap / Devoted Bad Boy × Sweet, Gentle Girl] At fifteen, Jiang Lichu became an orphan. Her grandfather's old friend brought her to the Zhou family, and when asked to choose where she would live from then on, she gathered her courage and chose Zhou Yanyun, the young master of the Zhou family. The man smiled lazily and nonchalantly, his captivating, peach-blossom eyes fixed on her. "Little Lich 17.4kReads9.4Score2.4k14d adds

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    Book 1: A cool, aloof younger sister living with relatives meets a possessive older brother. He claims he only sees her as a sister, while simultaneously swatting away every boy who gets close to her. Book 2: A cool, aloof girl is fostered by a mysterious tycoon. The seemingly gentle man has laid a trap for her. His words, "You can only be mine for life," are both heart-fluttering and unforgettable. Book 3: Accustomed to being alone, she is fostered until a possessive man appears. He envelops her with extreme gentleness, yet also declares with domineering force: You can't escape.

24. 74 予 I Give You Eternal Life 予你长生 Tu Shiqi兔拾柒Modern Romance173k WordsCompleted [Extra-Sweet Romance + One-on-One Love + Eight-Year Age Gap + Mutual Love + Jiangnan Aristocratic Family + Childhood Sweethearts] The short drama of the same name is currently airing! [Gentle and Refined Eldest Son of an Aristocratic Family x Lively, Clever, Beloved Beauty] Yu Ci was raised by Fu Zeyi. When she called him Uncle, he gave her all his gentleness and patience. She knew he was beyond her reach. He was the eldest son of the Fu family, eight years older than her, and engaged to her aun 11kReads9.4Score1.6k14d adds
25. 75 娇 Pampering a Rose 娇养玫瑰 Meilv Beep Beep美绿哔哔Modern Romance411k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] When Tang Li was sixteen, her Kunqu opera water-sleeve dance made her famous throughout the capital. She was hailed as the Little Goddess of Luo of Kunqu. Everyone said that no one could measure up to the Little Goddess of Luo, except for Ninth Master Fu, the jade-faced Buddhist lord known as the King of Hell. Unfortunately, Ninth Master Fu was cold and ruthless by nature. If sweet, gentle Tang Li ended up with him, she would surely suffer. After a sudden turn of events, 9.7kReads9.2Score1.2k14d adds
26. 76 恶 The Villainess Is a Sweetheart, and the Sickly Male Leads Kiss Her to Tears 恶毒女配是娇宝，病娇男主们亲哭 Yu Lili虞里里Modern Romance370k WordsCompleted The rating is low because it just got rated! [Abduction and coercive love] [Unhinged, lovesick villain] [Villain becomes a homewrecker for love] [Sweet, indulgent, and satisfying] [No fixed pairing + love at first sight] Yu Qiao is a spirit fox immortal with no spiritual roots. To restore them and cultivate, she has no choice but to enter one small world after another and fix the protagonists’ derailed lives. World One: Scheming girl with a tragic past versus gloomy, lovesick heir The man grab 1kReads7.3Score10014d adds

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    This book is [drool-worthy]. The first world. The female lead has a cold and aloof personality. She transmigrates into the body of the male lead's stepsister and lives with his family. Her mother remarries, and she successfully marries into a wealthy family, but her mother dislikes her. To get revenge on her mother, the female lead pretends to be terrified of the male lead, but actually tries to seduce him into falling in love with her. However, the male lead is very possessive…

27. 77 表 After the Young Lady Chose a Match, the Unhinged Heir Went Red-Eyed and Claimed Her by Force 表姑娘选亲后，疯批世子红眼强夺 Half a Song半歌儿Ancient Romance347k WordsOngoing [Coolheaded, Rational Cousin x Obsessive, Unhinged Heir] Pathological possessiveness, intense push and pull, two strong leads who are each other's only partner, political intrigue and wits, sweet romance, happy ending At five years old, she moved into the Duke's mansion to live with her maternal grandmother. She kept her sharpness hidden, restrained her nature, and was cautious and patient at every turn. Yet her peerless beauty and cool, scholarly air made the whole household jealous. The Duches 1.6kReads—Score10314d adds

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    The female lead has a very stable, clear-headed, and independent personality, and the male lead dotes on her a lot.

28. 78 夺 He Seized His Minister's Wife and Imprisoned Her in the Eastern Palace, but the Crown Prince Brother Drew His Sword to Steal Her Away 夺臣妻囚东宫，太子哥哥提剑抢婚 Xiaoxiao Xiqiu潇潇稀秋Ancient Romance465k WordsCompleted [Both virgins + faux siblings + coercive possession + no blood relation] [Innocent, stunning imperial princess vs. sweet-looking but secretly calculating, possessive imperial brother] Pei Zhiwan was the only princess of the Great Sheng dynasty. Her beauty was unrivaled, and she was betrothed to the person she loved. Then, after an accident, her imperial brother, who was not related to her by blood and was also the Crown Prince, spent a night with her and took her innocence. Her imperial brother 12.3kReads8.7Score1.7k14d adds

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    🌱🌱① The male lead is the Crown Prince, handsome and refined, like a celestial being descended to earth. The female lead is innocent and beautiful, his stepsister, and they grew up together in the palace. He has long harbored ambitions for her, showering her with affection since childhood. On her wedding day, he leads his troops to massacre the General's mansion, completely tearing away his facade of benevolence, his eyes filled with a frenzied possessiveness. "No matter who you marry, no matter where you go, I will take you back. You will never be able to leave me for the rest of your life."

29. 79 蓄 Long-Planned, Impossible to Escape 蓄谋已久，插翅难逃 Sweet Mangosteen甜山竹Modern Romance292k WordsCompleted [The seemingly gentle but secretly unhinged top-tier star x the gorgeous, no-nonsense top makeup artist] [Long-planned scheme + Dating show + Coercion + Both inexperienced in love + Sweet romance] Everyone knows that top-tier star Fu Shili is gentle, refined, and always proper. He's like the moon in the sky, too sacred to defile, and revered like a god. Su Qingke thought so too. Until one day, she caught him punching the man who'd tried to take advantage of her, over and over with brutal fury. O 10.1kReads9.3Score76614d adds
30. 80 穿 After Transmigrating into a Book, I Take the Children to Find Their Long-Dead Father 穿书后我带孩子找到他们早死的爹 Yan Sanyue燕三月Modern Romance583k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + 1950s + daily life + raising children] Su Zhaozhao stayed up all night finishing a period novel. When she woke up, she’d been tossed into the book’s world as the male lead’s early-deceased ex-wife, a character who wasn’t even given a name and was barely mentioned. He thought she was gone, and she thought he was dead. The ex-wife struggled to survive with her two children until exhaustion took her life. Then Su Zhaozhao landed in her place… In this era of shortages, Su 37.6kReads9.3Score4.2k14d adds

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    ① The female lead goes to live with relatives in the male lead's family. Although they have an intimate relationship, she remains clear-headed and wants to leave him and run away. The ending is happy. [Heart][heart] ② The female lead grew up in the male lead's family as a child bride. After growing up, she married, gave birth to twins, and went with him to the army. Excellent and entertaining! [Thumbs up][thumbs up]

31. 81 八 The 1980s: The Plump, Fertile Wife Spoiled by the Fierce Village Bully 八零好孕肥妻，被凶悍村霸宠成宝 Zhouzhou Eats Steamed Buns粥粥吃馒头Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A fictional era, so don't nitpick the details. Pure romance, devoted couple, rebirth, everyday life, marriage before love. The male lead is genuinely crude and swears like a sailor. The female lead isn't a strong, independent heroine, but a hardworking, clumsy, chubby country girl. (If that's not your thing, don't read.) Ji Chunhua was reborn. At this point, she hadn't yet gone with her stepsister Ji Qin to the matchmaking fair, nor had Ji Qin humiliated and framed her, eventually shoving her in 23.8kReads8.9Score3.5k14d adds
32. 82 逃 You Can't Escape! The Crazy, Possessive Man Marks His Sweet Little Darling With Bites 逃不掉！疯批病娇咬痕标记小乖宝 Eating Meat Every Day每天吃肉肉Modern Romance144k WordsCompleted [Unhinged, Obsessive Male Lead + Coercive Possession + Soft, Sweet Heroine + Older, Fatherly Love Interest + Sweet Romance] Xiaoguai was picked up by Pei Ximo when she was little. Pei Ximo was cold and abstinent, the most respected and powerful big shot in the capital’s elite circles. Everyone said it was rare for him to show kindness, taking in a little toy he could discard whenever he liked. But only Xiaoguai knew how terrifying his desire to control her was! He had imposed strict rules on her 5.3kReads8.2Score30814d adds
33. 83 病 Yandere Psycho! The Good Girl Gets Punished with Wall-Facing After Breaking the House Rules 病娇疯批！乖宝犯家法后被罚面壁 Eating Meat Every Day每天吃肉肉Modern Romance401k WordsCompleted [Mad, possessive male lead + love-brained man who wins himself over + sweet and gentle heroine + age gap + doting romance] When the Jiang family went bankrupt, Jiang You was taken in by Huo Hechen and brought to the Huo family. The most powerful man in the entire capital, he was cruel and ruthless, the fearsome Mr. Huo everyone dreaded. Yet he was especially attentive to Jiang You. He laid down strict rules for her from childhood and kept her under tight control. Jiang You was afraid of him, lik 15.4kReads8.8Score1.3k14d adds

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    At the age of eight, Jiang You was forced to leave due to the bankruptcy of her family, but was taken back to the Huo family by Huo Hechen—the most prominent, cold, and awe-inspiring Mr. Huo in the entire capital. In this world where everyone kept their distance from him, Mr. Huo showed Jiang You rare tenderness and care.

34. 84 糟 Oh No! The Forbidden Lord Is Losing His Mind Over His Sweet Little Junior Sister 糟糕！娇软小师妹被禁欲尊上疯撩 Pineapple Prince菠萝王子Ancient Romance314k WordsCompleted [Delicate, Soft-Waisted Heroine + Transmigrates Into a Book + Devoted Couple, Sweet Romance + Cold, Ascetic Yet Irresistible Hero + Harem-Style Love Rivalry] Only after Lu Zhixue transmigrated into a book did she realize she was in a melodramatic, coercive-love cultivation novel. She was the supporting woman who helped advance the romance between the hero and heroine, only to die tragically in the end. At the whole sect's martial arts tournament, everyone was convinced she was hopelessly in love 19.6kReads9.1Score2.1k14d adds

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    The male lead is insanely possessive. The two leads have a verbal engagement, but they are not a good match in terms of social standing. The female lead uses this as an excuse to break off the engagement because she has someone else she loves. Furthermore, on the eve of her wedding, the male lead breaks into her room and takes her virginity. He then uses his immense power to ruin her wedding. He imprisons her for six months, and she only manages to escape after much scheming.

35. 85 美 The Beauty Is Hard to Tame: I Won't Cling to the Heir's Favor 美人难驯：世子的高枝不想攀 Fish Song, Bird Trill鱼音袅鸟Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted A scheming woman who clings to the powerful * A deep, cunning heir Coercive love + intense tension + an irresistible push and pull Her perspective: She seduced all the young masters in the capital, but never once thought to seduce him. She would marry anyone, just not him. He looked down on her and repeatedly thwarted her chances of marriage. His perspective: She seduced his brothers and friends, but acted as if he didn’t exist. He disliked her shameless flirting, hated her scheming and vanity, 23.1kReads9.2Score2.5k14d adds

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    Aside from the female lead's aloof personality, she fits all the criteria. The plot has some inconsistencies, but that doesn't detract from the author's decent writing. I love watching the male lead stubbornly deny everything and then forcefully take what he wants.

36. 86 变 The Deranged Hacker and His Sweet Little Husband 变态黑客和他的小娇夫 Nine Heavens h九天hTwo Male Leads229k WordsCompleted [Two male leads: aloof silver-haired hacker top x lively, cheerful, quick-witted beauty bottom] Li Yimiao notices someone following him. It seems his every word and action are being monitored, and mysterious red marks keep appearing on his body. Just as he wonders if he’s imagining things, a few text messages shatter his peaceful life. He browses some products and decides they’re too expensive to buy. The next day, a package arrives at his door. He’s about to throw away the mysterious delivery w 4.9kReads9.3Score80014d adds

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    🍑① All-around surveillance, coercion in the beginning, sweet romance later, very good! 🍑② The male lead lets the female lead move into his apartment and installs surveillance cameras in the room. He watches the camera while she showers and sneaks in at night to kiss her. I don't know why it has a low rating, but it's really good. [Angry][Angry]

37. 87 带 Back in the Country with a Child, and My Abstinent Uncle Is Losing It 带崽回国后，禁欲小叔急疯了 Little Sweet Gummy小甜软糖Modern Romance412k WordsCompleted Reunion after years apart + living under one roof + fleeing while pregnant + powerful man chasing his wife + 10-year age gap Cool, reserved female director VS abstinent CEO After five years apart, Wen Ci never imagined that when she saw her best friend’s uncle, Xie Peizhou, again, she would throw herself into his arms without thinking. “Please, help me find a decent man...” She could feel Xie Peizhou’s body stiffen. He was like a lone boat caught in the nightmare of that stormy night years a 11kReads5.4Score47614d adds

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    🌈The female lead has lived with the male lead since childhood, secretly in love with him. One day, after he got drunk, she walked barefoot into his bedroom. The next morning, she woke up to an angry slap from him. "Are you crazy? I'm your best friend's uncle!" Heartbroken, she accepted his arrangement to force her to go abroad. After arriving overseas, she discovered she was pregnant and gave birth while working and studying. Five years later, they reunited, and the male lead faced a tumultuous pursuit of her.

38. 88 拾 Gathering Broken Jade: May You Be Well, Elder Brother 拾碎玉：长兄万安 Qian Yin千音Ancient Romance342k WordsCompleted [Cool, dignified Senior Judicial Commissioner, noble young master of the famed Huai family of Jiangzhou] × [Sweet, sensible young orphan, beautiful restaurant owner] [Both leads are each other’s first and only] [Love grows over time + winning her back + relationship-focused + sweet romance + secret crush] A word of warning: This is not a strong-female-lead power fantasy. If you’re especially fond of stories about formidable heroines, please look elsewhere! There’s a little domestic intrigue, but 2.6kReads9.0Score41314d adds

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    I absolutely love this story! It's a classic tale of love blossoming over time. The female lead has a crush on the male lead in the beginning, but he only treats her well, though she's unclear about his feelings. Later, when she finally realizes this, she tries to distance herself from him. Now's the time to win her back! Time for a "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" drama!

39. 89 是 Even a Bad Seed Heiress Must Be Punished Severely 是坏种大小姐也要狠狠惩戒 Fermented Rice Wine Sprite酒酿小妖Modern Romance262k WordsCompleted (The rating just came out) [Mutual hatred turning to love + mild coercion + coming-of-age romance + both pure] [Villainess] [No moral standards] A revenge-seeking, ruthless older brother × a spoiled, vicious young lady born bad The spoiled young lady who had tormented him from her lofty perch since childhood has finally fallen into her older brother’s hands. “Duan Qingye, you wouldn’t dare!” The next second, “Waaah, brother, I was wrong.” She kneels on the ground, her chin forced up as she 4.2kReads6.3Score24414d adds

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    Heartless yet delicate-natured, the male lead is possessive; the first twenty are not...

40. 90 诱 Entwined in Secret Kisses, My Obsessive Older Brother Loses Control and Falls for Me 诱吻暗缠，偏执哥哥失控沦陷 Miao Brush Running Script淼笔行书Modern Romance405k WordsCompleted [Sweet, Gentle, and Demure Girl × Cold, Scheming Academic Ace / Both Pure / First Love for Both / University Romance / Wealthy Families / Angst and Sweetness] Ruan Mianmian moves into the Fu family home and becomes the “little sister” Fu Chenzhou hates most. She approaches him with a sincere heart, while he watches coldly and sets a trap for her. But she's as soft as a piece of candy, sweet without even realizing it, and slowly melts his cold, hard heart. Just as he admits he's fallen for her, s 225Reads—Score—14d adds

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    ① The female lead is gentle, sweet, and delicate; she is the male lead's stepsister. The male lead initially dislikes her arrival and sets up a scheme to win her over, but ends up falling for her himself. ② A seemingly innocent but actually gentle girl vs. A cold and aloof but actually possessive boy.

41. 91 逃 Caught After Running Away: The Cold, Aloof Boy Loses Control 逃跑后被抓，清冷少年失控了 Sad Ice Cream忧伤的冰淇淋Modern Romance330k WordsCompleted [Dark confinement & forced love & corruption & sweet on the surface, dark underneath & mutual firsts] A seemingly sweet, obedient girl with a hidden side & a cool, yandere young man Six years after her parents died, Xu Ning was taken in by the Shi family. It was also the first time she met Shi Yanche, her adoptive older brother, with no blood relation between them. The young man was handsome, disciplined, impeccably proper, and unsmiling. A cool, distant air surrounded him. Xu Ning curved her li 4.6kReads8.7Score31414d adds
42. 92 奔 Racing Toward a Summer with You 奔赴有你的盛夏 Eating Sunflower吃吃葵Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted [Secret love becomes reality | rekindled love | living under the same roof | both virgins | sweet pampering | winning her back] Cen Nian came to Jiang City to study with financial support from the Jin family. Jin Siyang was uninhibited and easygoing, with an innate pride and aloofness deep in his bones. Born into privilege and blessed with striking looks, he seemed favored by heaven. From the very first day Cen Nian moved into his home, she knew Jin Siyang disliked her. He deliberately kept his 14.6kReads8.9Score1.8k14d adds

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    The female lead, sponsored by the male lead's family, comes to Jiang City to study and lives with his family. From the very first day they meet, she knows he dislikes her, so she tries to minimize their meetings. The male lead is carefree and unrestrained, possessing an innate arrogance and aloofness. He comes from a wealthy family, is handsome, and is the object of many women's affections, including the female lead, who falls for him. During a joke by one of his childhood friends, the female lead learns that he has someone else in his heart, so she hides her crush and silently distances herself. Sensing her avoidance, the male lead deliberately confronts her, and after they talk things out, their hearts slowly draw closer. The male lead experiences a "wife-chasing-after-the-fire" ordeal, transforming from a sexually apathetic individual into a hopelessly infatuated lover after winning her over.

43. 93 年 A Twenty-Year Age Gap, and the Older Man Spoils Only Me 年龄差二十，大叔他独宠 One Thought, Chirp Chirp一念啾啾Modern Romance377k WordsCompleted [Slightly taboo romance + age gap + older man + both leads inexperienced + grooming + sweet and angsty] The president of the Shen Group was a man radiating mature charm, as tempting as fine wine. He happened to rescue a poor little thing and brought her home. When she came of age, her heart fluttered. “Uncle Shen, I like you!” He turned her down. “Don’t be ridiculous!” For her sake, he had no choice but to hurt her again and again. When she was completely in love and falling apart, he couldn’t b 22.2kReads8.9Score1.5k14d adds

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    He unexpectedly rescued a poor little girl and took her home. As an adult, she was heartbroken: "Uncle Shen, I like you!" He rejected her: "Nonsense!" For her sake, he had to hurt her time and time again. "What am I supposed to do with you?" He lamented. She fell for him, and he couldn't bear it: "Girl, you've ruined my heart." She cried, "I'm poisoned by you, there's no cure."

44. 94 李 Li Chengdao 李承道 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼Eastern Fantasy5.1M WordsCompleted Special forces soldier Li Chengdao unexpectedly transmigrates to a strange valley. He transforms the valley and makes his way out of the mountains. Using the valley as his base, he builds his own Heavenly Dao Group in the world of immortal cultivation. He establishes the Li Family Medical Hall and heals the sick. He makes his fortune with spiritual-root wine, branches into every industry, and becomes the richest man under heaven. He establishes a free Heavenly Dao Academy and cultivates a great 1kReads9.2Score24514d adds

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45. 95 云 Where the Clouds Grow Deep, Love Returns to the Mortal World 云深不知处，情归人间处 Perched in the Clouds at Dusk栖云晚Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted Beyond the clouds, hidden from view; love finds its way back to the mortal world. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
46. 96 人 Peach Blossoms on a Human Face, Their Red Hues Reflected in Each Other 人面桃花，相映红 Perched in the Clouds at Dusk栖云晚9k WordsCompleted A Peach Blossom Face, Blushing Brightly in Reflection 2Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 97 踏 I Seek Plum Blossoms Through the Snow Without Regret, Their Fragrance and Pure Grace Accompany Me for Life 踏雪寻梅终不悔，一生清骨伴梅香 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼10k WordsCompleted Treading Through Snow in Search of Plum Blossoms, I Never Regret It; A Lifetime of Pure Grace, Accompanied by the Fragrance of Plum 6Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 98 赊 The Knife-Pawning Man: A Prophecy Hidden in the Azure Blade 赊刀人：青锋藏谶 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼7k WordsCompleted The Knife-Selling Diviner: Prophecies Hidden in the Azure Blade 6Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 99 赊 The Knife-Pawning Man: Strange Tales of the Southern Song 赊刀人：南宋异闻录 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼6k WordsCompleted The Knife-Selling Diviner: Strange Tales of the Southern Song 4Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 100 蛟 The Dragon Surges Out to Sea 蛟龙出海 Perched in the Clouds at Dusk栖云晚8k WordsCompleted The Flood Dragon Emerges from the Sea 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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