I've Read Too Many Ice-Cold Male Leads. Any Cheerful, Sunny Guys? 看多了制冷机男主，有没有开朗大男孩啊🌚

1. 51 即 Can Even a Background Character Win the Male Lead's Heart? 即使是路人也可以攻略成男主的吗 Ni Chong Cui Is a Red Egg尼虫脆是个红蛋Mystery444k WordsCompleted [Clumsy Female Lead + Ordinary Male Lead] [Pseudo-Infinite Flow + Mystery + Mild Horror + Light Comedy / Light Angst + Light Novel + 1v1 Pure Romance + Happy Ending + Nonhuman] Survival-focused | Not a power fantasy | Not a strong female lead story | Not an otome game story On her first day after transmigrating into an otome game, Jiang Yinyin grabbed the wrong person. She failed to latch onto the SSS-rank male lead and ended up with an ordinary passerby who didn’t even have a face. He obeyed th 7.2kReads8.7Score1.5k14d adds
2. 52 讨 After My Spirit-Sealing Ritual Went Wrong, the Yellow Weasel Insists on Being My Boyfriend 讨封翻车后，黄仙非要当我男朋友 Thunderbolt Gengshen霹雳庚申Mystery330k WordsOngoing Also known as: All Things Bring Joy Urban Fantasy | Episodic Story | Strong 1v1 Couple, Mutual Redemption A timid, softhearted heroine who still dares to stand up for others × a scheming, drama-loving, fun-seeking Huang Immortal hero who always protects his wife Office worker Tu Yile goes on a team-building trip in the mountains, where she runs into a weasel seeking a divine title. One glitched reply from her ruins a century of the weasel's cultivation. She thinks it was just a bizarre hallucina 64Reads—Score—14d adds

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   You can check it out; the male lead is definitely not a cooling machine.

3. 53 克 Klein Blue and Naples Yellow 克莱因蓝与那不勒斯黄 Pineapple Rice Ball Lover爱吃菠萝饭团Modern Romance411k WordsCompleted [Gentle, lovable girl who pretends to be cheerful but is truly depressed × naturally sunny childhood friend who's an exceptional stand-in] Lin Xixi, who had no attachment to life, leapt off a rooftop and became a brand-new baby. Lin Xixi: “Thanks, but please give this opportunity to someone who wants it.” Later, Lin Xixi realized she had probably transmigrated into a novel. The childhood friend next door looked just like the person she'd loved in her previous life: a stand-in romance. Her deskma 999Reads8.9Score18914d adds

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   The male lead is a sunny and cheerful young man [shy]

4. 54 出 Invincible the Moment I Leave the Village: How Will You Deal with Me? 出村就无敌，阁下如何应对 Three Jin of Grapes三斤葡萄Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted Liu Ye had always thought he was a good person, especially a devoted son. He was particularly filial to his mother. The Festive Funeral Ghost: What a load of crap! He was kind and gentle toward his father. The Water Ghost: Waaaah... Don’t come any closer! If you do, I’ll kill myself! He would go through fire and water for his friends. The other ghosts: You mean you’d stab us twice, right? All in all, Liu Ye felt that he was a very happy person. All the ghosts: Isn’t your happiness just our tragi 171.1kReads9.5Score22.3k14d adds

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   He's definitely a sunny and cheerful young man. The sunshine and cheerfulness are his own, but the pain belongs to others [laughs]. A unique male lead, and the others who get tricked.

5. 55 嫁 After Marrying the Villain’s Younger Brother, I Lie Flat 嫁反派他弟后，咸鱼躺平了 Babbling at Midnight夜半潺潺Modern Romance529k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] [Transmigrate Into a Book] [Redemption] [Villainous Everyday Life] [Sweet Romance] Note: The original male and female leads are endgame, and the older brother and best friend each have their own destined partner. [Heroine: A pretty face with a little bit of brains, but not much; Hero: So clueless he might as well have no brains, useless at everything, but very obedient] Liao Li is the sidekick of the novel’s wicked female lead, basically the villain’s enforcer. She has a b 24.7kReads8.1Score2.4k14d adds

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   The male and female leads are adorable, and the supporting characters are also very vivid.

6. 56 穿 Transmigrated into a 1970s Book: I Refuse to Be the Heroine of This Tragic Romance 穿书七零之这苦情剧女主我不当了 Eat Less Salt少吃盐Modern Romance330k WordsCompleted [Period setting + transmigration into a book + sweet romance + changing the plot + everyday life] After burning the midnight oil following her college entrance exams, Jiang Wanwan worked herself to death and transmigrated into a melodramatic period drama she'd watched with her grandma. When she discovered she was the heroine, destined to suffer her whole life, she was horrified! Determined to escape her absurd and tragic fate, she boldly struck a deal with the notorious gang leader rumored to ha 12.2kReads8.5Score92014d adds

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   This book!!! I don't know if the male lead qualifies as a sunny, cheerful guy, but I can assure you he's not a cold, unappealing type. Here's a quote from him (during his date with the female lead): "Back then, I was pursuing you, and I needed to showcase my wealth—it's like a peacock displaying its feathers. Now, what's our situation? We're dating with marriage in mind. Showing off my wealth is secondary; I should now show my ability to settle down and have a good marriage." If you like this kind of male lead, jump right in! I hope it lives up to your expectations [Learned something new] (Friendly reminder: it's recommended to disable comments while reading, and get through the first twenty chapters for a better experience).

7. 57 携 Fleeing with the Summer Breeze 携夏风出逃 What Tree Grows Peanuts?花生什么树Modern Romance478k WordsCompleted [From secret crush to mutual love + both pursue each other + healing and redemption + slow-burn romance + light ensemble cast] When she was fifteen, a boy swept into Si Qing’s world without warning, carried on the orange-gold summer breeze. Qi Fang came from one of the most illustrious families in the capital. With the carefree air of a playboy, he seemed to never let his gaze linger on anyone. When she started university, a video of Si Qing speaking as the freshman representative was posted to 31.3kReads9.4Score4.7k14d adds

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   This one! The male lead is a puppy-like type, knows how to be affectionate, is a gentle older man, has superb problem-solving skills, and forms a powerful alliance with the female lead.

8. 58 盗 Tomb Raiding: What Do I Do After Stealing Something Off the Clan Leader from the Start? 盗墓：开局偷到族长身上肿么办？ Niohuru Qiling钮祜禄氏起灵Two Male Leads1.4M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted comedy, no romance in the main story, an unconventional protagonist] Zhang You's nickname was Zhang Sneaky. After pulling off one last trick, he retired to the world of Grave Robbers' Chronicles. So much for retirement. Why was his start so miserable? He'd been starving for three days, and didn't have a single cent on him! Luckily, he still had the skills left behind by his shady System. But where was he supposed to find money for food out in the middle of nowhere? Sorry, buddy, bu 15.3kReads9.0Score1.7k14d adds

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   Fisherman greets all readers~~ 😊😊 He's so cheerful, no one can be more sunny than him. 😘😘 Even Zhang Qiling, the clan leader who usually doesn't show much emotion and hides under a bottle cap, was driven to a rage by him.

9. 59 告 After My Confession Was Rejected 告白被拒以后 Xiao Shanzhong小山重Modern Romance319k WordsCompleted [Main story complete; bonus chapters will appear from time to time] Everyone knew that Zhou Yubai was so exceptional in both looks and grades that nobody could compare. Everyone knew that Zhou Yubai's childhood friend was Xi Jinhe, a proud black swan. And everyone knew that Xi Jinhe had pleaded for Zhou Yubai's love, only to be rejected. The mood at their graduation party moved her to confess: “Zhou Yubai, would you consider giving me a chance?” All she got in return was, “Xi Jinhe, I only care 10.4kReads9.3Score1.4k14d adds

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   If you're looking for campus romance novels, these two are a must! The "cold-blooded" campus male lead is no longer appealing to me. Now, we have the sunny, cheerful, considerate, emotionally intelligent, and talented photographer Lin Jingchuan, who can even take great photos for Jin He. Besides the male lead, the other male characters in the group are also very likable; none of them are cold-blooded. I especially want to mention Shen Zhiyi; he could easily be a male lead in any other novel. I really love this character—gentle, understanding, and equally thoughtful. The second book features Duan Tongguang, who can banter with An Ning (not just with internet slang), plays along with her dramatic antics, is witty and humorous, is an excellent cook, and is also very thoughtful. The female leads in both books are also incredibly appealing to me, possessing both excellent abilities and clear thinking. Please, if you like campus male leads who aren't aloof but interesting, you absolutely must read these!

10. 60 欢 Huanhuan Is Here! 欢欢欢欢欢欢欢欢来了 Lan Chun兰春Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Everyone’s favorite + sweet romance] After binding herself to a System, Yu Huan became the ex-girlfriend of the male lead in every world. But she was only a supporting character. As soon as the heroine appeared, she, the woman who wasn’t destined for him, would soon be written out. Transmigrating into the substitute for the man’s unrequited love, Yu Huan happily spent his money on food, drink, and fun, waiting for the heroine to return from abroad so she could take her breakup settlement and en 81.7kReads9.1Score6.1k14d adds

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    This book doesn't belittle female characters or depict female competition. It features a variety of male leads—from aloof and cold to cunning and cheerful to adorable and endearing—and includes a multi-male lead world. The female lead is slightly pampered by her friends. It's a lighthearted, easy-to-read story that doesn't require much brainpower.

11. 61 转 After Switching to Science, I Became Neighbors with the Top Student Who Sat in Front of Me 转理科后，我和学霸前桌成了邻居 Don't Want to Pick Up Trash6不想捡垃圾6Modern Romance278k WordsCompleted [A girl who looks sweet but is secretly ruthless, and throws a punch at the slightest provocation × a sleepy, dog-like, science-topper with a three-ton burden of pride] [Campus + Comedy + Two Top Students] [Main story complete] In her final year of high school, Xu Anning switches from the arts track to the science track. On the day she arrives, the moment she opens the door, the noisy classroom falls silent as if someone had hit the mute button. Xu Anning walks to the last row. The people gather 13.1kReads9.1Score3k14d adds
12. 62 纨 The Spoiled Heir’s Devoted Pushover 纨绔世子的舔狗日常 Yi Lan苡澜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Qin Qing falls into the water and loses consciousness. Xie Ce, the capital's number-one wastrel and heir to Prince Kang, rescues her. All the noble young ladies of the capital sit back, waiting for the drama to begin, only to get a reformed playboy who turns into a devoted husband, the best in the capital. Qin Qing has been frail since childhood, and the imperial physician predicts she'll live only until the age of twenty. All the noble young ladies of the capital wait for her to die young, only 17.3kReads8.3Score1.5k14d adds

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    Absolutely perfect! The male lead is a spoiled and arrogant young master, a typical cheerful big boy, a total green tea love-struck fool. He has a crush on the female lead for two lifetimes, missing out on her in the previous life. Reborn, he pursues and dotes on her, exchanging the possibility of no next life for this one, all to grow old with her. I absolutely adore the male lead! Highly recommended, you won't regret it!

13. 63 重 Reborn, I Soared to Success with My Little Sidekick 重生后，被小跟班带飞 Ningni柠妮Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [A reserved heroine who seems quiet by comparison ✖️ a confident, lively hero who's a master of arguing] A hilarious, sweet cultivation romance about a love that spans past and present lives! In her previous life, Ye Moli misjudged people and did all the work so others could reap the rewards. Her own foolishness got her killed. In this life, Ye Moli only wants to cultivate and save her pitiful little sidekick! Why has her little sidekick become such a genius? If he stays up all night reading boo 4.7kReads9.3Score59414d adds

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    This book is perfect; the male lead is incredibly sunny yet sarcastic, and the male and female leads never suffer a single bit of mistreatment.

14. 64 别 Don't Even Think About Talking to Me 别想和我说话 Zhou Lichi州里池Modern Romance362k WordsCompleted [A reader's guide] 1. A gentle, slow-burn mute girl × a narcissistic young master who says one thing and means another 2. Staying under the same roof + school life + healing 3. Happy ending, both leads are virgins, an unconventional case of love at first sight, mutual secret crushes Synopsis: P1. Lu Zhao is troubled: a little mute girl has moved into his home. She wants to sit with him, keeps meddling in his business, and insists on pretending they don't know each other at school. His friends te 15.8kReads9.4Score2.7k14d adds

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    Campus romance novel, so good!

15. 65 乌 This Lawyer Has a Cursed Tongue, Mr. Tang, Please Stay Away 乌鸦嘴本律师认了，唐少请回避 Big White Sail大白帆Mystery354k WordsCompleted If you had a jinx that could kill anyone you cursed, would you feel lucky or troubled? Zhai Xuanyu is a poor young lawyer who has had this ability since childhood. Whenever she can’t control her emotions and loses her temper, the things she says while cursing people come true in all sorts of unexpected ways. If you ask her, “Lawyer Zhai, does it feel good?” her answer is: “It sure does!” Would she feel guilty about the people who died? Of course! Would she change her temper, then? Would she stil 1.5kReads8.5Score22614d adds

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    The male lead is a little sunshine, quite fun.

16. 66 论 On the Self-Cultivation of a People-Pleaser 论中央空调的自我修养 Looking Up at the Old仰旧Urban1.9M WordsOngoing [Multiple heroines + everyday life + heartwarming + healing + lighthearted] Xia Yu had enjoyed smooth sailing through the first half of his life, only to be sent back to the prologue without warning. But wasn't this way too early? Fate seemed to love playing tricks. The women who had once flashed briefly through his life, but whom he'd never gotten to know because of various circumstances, now appeared one after another ahead of schedule: A stubborn, distant rising star in voice acting; a myster 2.2kReads9.2Score11114d adds

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    All three books feature protagonists who are "central air conditioning" type (meaning they're nice to everyone). The first book has four female leads, all well-written, with a touch of redemption. The second book has an abstract male protagonist; whether it has multiple female leads is uncertain. The third is an Arknights fanfiction with no female leads.

17. 67 败 Loser Heroine, Please Get a Grip. I Just Want to Be Your Guy Best Friend 败犬女主请自重，我只想当男闺蜜 Give Me a Piece of What You're Eating吃的给我掰点Urban1.3M WordsOngoing [Meme Humor] + [Here for the Fun] + [Snark] + [Chasing Her Husband to the Crematorium] + [School Life] + [Healing] + [Love Triangle Chaos] + [Lighthearted Comedy] + [No Consolation for the Losing Heroines] My name is Su Zhe, and I'm surrounded by losing heroines. I think snarking on them is more fun than trying to save them. A timid, socially anxious heiress, an insecure and sensitive class monitor with a surprising side, and an abstract girl who seems optimistic: each has something they just ca 60kReads9.2Score6.3k14d adds
18. 68 女 The Halfhearted Fiction of a True Heiress Disguised as a Man 女扮男装真千金的敷衍文学 Jiang Wan江弯Modern Romance859k WordsCompleted [High-IQ rebellious girl disguised as a boy] VS [Handsome, clueless, low-EQ attention seeker] From the start, Ji Jin was kicked out by her wealthy biological father and sent off to boarding school. Then her half-brother cut off her allowance. Ji Jin didn't care one bit. She'd take care of herself, even if it meant getting into trouble. So she went with her deskmate to sell herself at a night market, only to end up in the lockup after getting drunk and starting a fight. Jiang Cuo never imagin 10.2kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds

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    This male lead is truly a breath of fresh air among all the male leads out there. He's incredibly funny and goofy, a little narcissistic, a sunny and cheerful big boy, a real ray of sunshine. Reading this book lets you feel the exuberance of youth; I absolutely love it! 😢❤️❤️

19. 69 靠 I Became a Top-Tier Star by Faking a Couple Image, but This Time It Backfired 靠炒CP成顶流，这次竟然翻车了 Mint Veil薄荷薄纱Modern Romance219k WordsOngoing [Clear-headed female PhD × top-tier star with an unexpectedly sweet puppy-like side × controlling CEO heir] [Showbiz / male lead has no past romantic relationships / happy ending / strong heroine / comedic contrast / sweet romance] Shi Yuchen fled back to her home country after a disastrous relationship, hoping only to focus on her academic work in peace. That is, until top-tier star Wei Muxi set his sights on her while she was working as a consultant on a film set. For thirteen years, Wei Muxi 89Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Sunny puppy, top star, childhood sweethearts reunite after a breakup.

20. 70 对 After Falling in Love at First Sight With My Crush 对crush一见钟情后 Wu Yan yw午言ywModern Romance276k WordsCompleted The main story is complete. After falling in love with Wen Yu at first sight, Pei Yi can't help stopping in his tracks whenever he sees her. Blushing and a racing heart are all part of his everyday life around her. Hoping to make an impression, he goes to great lengths to get her class schedule and often arranges to bump into her wherever she's likely to pass. * Wen Yu thinks she and Pei Yi share some inexplicable bond, since they keep running into each other in every corner of campus. She has n 223Reads—Score14314d adds

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    It has to be Pei Yi, the one who blushes in front of someone she likes! [Admiration][Admiration]

21. 71 我 I Made a Pact with the Gods, and Now You’re All Turtles 我与神明画押，你们都变王八 Sine and Cosine Live in the Sun正余弦生活在太阳Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Ridiculous comedy] When Yan Luo was put on the spot from the start and expected to confess in front of everyone, she thought fast and called out to the young master: “Classmate Cang Zhu, wise people don’t fall in love. Let’s build a beautiful homeland and work together to create a harmonious society!” The young master: ... The young master at first: “Go away! Keep your distance! You’re scaring me!” The young master, winning himself over: “Holy crap, she insulted me. Does she like me? Holy crap, 23.6kReads9.6Score3.5k14d adds

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    The second book's male protagonist is hilarious and uses self-help strategies, while the first book's male protagonist is very sunny and cheerful.

22. 72 明 Arknights: Medicine Can't Save Terra 明日方舟：学医救不了泰拉 Yao Yan垚焱Anime Fanfiction2.9M WordsCompleted (Arknights) (Transmigration) (Younger Sister) (The early plot develops normally, then things go off the rails later) (So much angst) (Also known as: Arknights: Studying Medicine Won't Save Terra; On Terra, Weak and Pitiful Yet Invincible) This land has a long history of devouring white-haired people without leaving so much as a bone. But Qi Yan says, fine by me. I can just grow them back anyway. Faced with this land that thrives on tormenting people, Qi Yan can only turn the tables and torment i 53.5kReads9.7Score5.4k14d adds
23. 73 别 They Throw Mud at Me, So I Lie Down and Sue Them for 38,000 别人朝我扔泥巴，躺下讹他三万八 Yan Xiaonuo颜小糯Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Absurd comedy + livestreaming + going crazy anywhere, anytime] Qiao Xi takes on a mission from the Space-Time Administration, transmigrating into a tragic romance novel to fix its plot. She becomes a nobody with barely any fame and is bound to a Truth-Telling System. From then on, the tragic romance takes a bizarre turn... During a variety show livestream, she is asked why she works so hard. Guest 1: “I thought of the hardworking farmers.” Guest 2: “My grandma was a farmer. I miss her so much.” 42.3kReads9.5Score5.3k14d adds

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    The male lead is quite funny.

24. 74 身 You Can Steal My Identity, But What About My Mental Illness? 身份可以偷走，那我的精神病呢？ Flickering Candle Stub残烛跳荡Modern Romance484k WordsCompleted [Publication rights signed ✚ Absurd memes ✚ Chaotic variety show ✚ Animal mind reading] Ming Li wakes up in the body of a celebrity who was sent to a psychiatric hospital by her family. From the start, she’s mocked by the entire internet, saddled with a family that leeches off her, and called mentally ill! Ming Li: Whatever. The things that don’t kill her will only make her even crazier! When a sharp-tongued entertainment reporter comes after her, she says, “A tadpole with a frog tattoo, and you 55.1kReads9.6Score7.6k14d adds

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    Sunny and cheerful, sea urchin, Nan Zhu is amazing, just look and you'll see, not a single one makes a sound.

25. 75 古 An Ancient Road Trip: Meeting All Kinds of Transmigrators 古代公路文：遇见各种穿越者 Youyou Doesn't Eat Spicy Food柚柚不吃辣Ancient Romance569k WordsCompleted [Romance + wild imagination + xuanhuan] A great many people transmigrated into the ancient world, terrifying the imperial court, which launched operations to lure them out, track them down, and hunt them down. Yu Yang had been here for twelve years. By all rights, she should have been dead by now. But after fainting one day, she suddenly gained the ability to see transmigrators through the Taiyin Black Ledger, and people blessed with fortune through signs of good and bad luck. She even learned h 3kReads9.4Score50314d adds

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    The male lead is a gentle, cheerful young man who appears outwardly refined and virtuous, but is actually cunning and has a touch of madness.

26. 76 全 Are They All Villains? I Reload My Save and Send Them All to Their Doom 全员恶人？我读档发癫送他们上天 Loves Grilled Gluten爱吃烤面筋Modern Romance421k WordsCompleted [Memes + Save-Scumming + Going Off the Rails + Livestreaming + Showbiz + Devoted Romance] Lin Tong transmigrates into a brainless Mary Sue story as the ill-fated biological heiress. She dies of poisoning and depression, and her family meets a terrible end as well. Her: Whatever. You’ve got your protagonist’s halo, and I’ve got save-scumming. On a dating reality show, the fake heiress bribes the director and cheats at every turn: She deliberately makes Lin Tong’s tasks harder? No problem. Lin Ton 9.2kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds
27. 77 和 Everyday Romance with a Husky 和哈士奇的恋爱日常 Scabby Pipi磕秃噜皮皮Modern Romance263k WordsCompleted “Yu Zhonghe, can’t we just part on good terms?” “Were we ever together? How can we part if we never got together?” The boy’s black hair was soaked by the rain. His usually lovely, peach-blossom eyes were now brimming with tears and hatred. Though it was hardly the right moment, I couldn’t help thinking of the scene where Murong Yunhai stood outside Chu Yuxun’s house, crying and begging her not to break up with him. The rain was heavier now than it had been that day, but Yu Zhonghe was way more h 931Reads8.9Score10114d adds

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    💡Xu Yao got into the prestigious high school featured in the TV series, where she met a bunch of classmates she got along with and those she didn't. The most noteworthy one was her deskmate who confessed to her, was rejected, but kept pursuing her. This time, all she wants to say is, thank goodness you didn't give up.

28. 78 傲 The Proud Imperial Uncle's Everyday Quest to Win His Bride 傲娇国舅的夺妻日常 Yi Lan苡澜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The whole family’s redemption arc + taking down scumbags + devoted husband, well-behaved and timid fake heiress vs. reborn young uncle who steals her away, a heroine who grows over time + a hero who guides her] The day she was to be married off to a lame, dissolute man, Jiang Ying curled up in the bridal sedan and smiled bitterly. The Yong’an Marquis Household had raised her for ten years only so she could die in place of their real daughter. In that moment, her heart nearly died. Then a sword 12.2kReads8.0Score1.2k14d adds

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    The first book perfectly matches! The male lead is a spoiled and arrogant young master who has secretly loved the female lead for two lifetimes. He is reborn to pursue and pamper his wife, and his eyes and heart are only for her. The female lead is in poor health, and the male lead trades his chance at a second life for this one, just to grow old with her. I absolutely adore the male lead! Highly recommended! [Sending heart]

29. 79 当 She Gives Birth to Triplets as the Lady of the House, and Her Childhood Friend, the Young Marquis, Loses His Memory 当主母生三胎，竹马小侯爷失忆了 Qian Zheng千筝Ancient Romance236k WordsCompleted [A devoted couple + palace and household intrigue + everyday child-rearing + a wife who knows how to keep her husband in line + clear-headed heroine with superb medical skills + husband’s pursuit of his wife + unconventional amnesia] Su Lingyu, the legitimate daughter of a general’s family, has been married to the heir of the Marquis of Yongning for three and a half years. She and Xie Zhaoyan are loving and devoted, and have three children. Their marriage is the talk of the capital. Betrothed as 2.1kReads7.3Score11114d adds

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    I really like the character of the young marquis. He lost his memory and returned to his teenage years. He has a sharp tongue, but his actions give people a sense of security.

30. 80 求 Please Love Me Openly 求你明恋我 Elk Seventeen麋鹿十七Modern Romance505k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available. Search for A Confession I Couldn’t Hide to get a signed copy] [Roguishly handsome, irresistible Jin Zhuo x sweet, alluring Qin Yingxia] [Both Pure + College Romance + Secret Crush Becomes Mutual + Sweet Romance + Light Ensemble Cast] Qin Yingxia had been secretly in love with Jin Zhuo for seven years. She worked as hard as she could to get into Imperial University, all so she could be a little closer to him. On the first day of school, she accidentally took t 50.5kReads9.5Score7.8k14d adds

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    A cheerful, outgoing young man with high emotional intelligence and tons of good friends~ ◎High school campus story, realistic daily life✌🏻 ◎College campus story, bold and flirtatious~

31. 81 降 Descending Into His Heart 降临他心上 Scallion Egg Pancake葱香鸡蛋饼Modern Romance404k WordsCompleted [Physical edition available for preorder on April 4] + [Short drama now streaming] [Sweet youth romance] + [Both leads are pure] Zhou Ran, owner of Xiacheng’s most famous tattoo shop, is synonymous with coldness and wildness. The first time Xia Mian sees him, she barges into his tattoo shop and asks for a butterfly tattoo. “What color do you want?” “Green.” “What shade of green?” Xia Mian hesitates, then points to his light green hair. “That exact shade.” Zhou Ran: “?” - People in Xiacheng say t 30.8kReads9.5Score4.5k14d adds

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    The male and female leads are incredibly sarcastic, but they never say anything hurtful. They also have a lot of jokes and their ambiguous interactions are very sweet, making it impossible for anyone not to smile.

32. 82 恶 After Earning a Notorious Reputation, I Led My Family to Feast in Style 恶名远扬后，我带领全家吃香喝辣 Near the Abyss临近深渊Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted When Su Li, the sharp-tongued queen, became a vicious little widow, the timid Song family finally got its strongest voice. Her mother-in-law had suffered for years under her sister-in-law's bullying and always swallowed her grievances? Su Li stepped in and turned the tables, shutting the other woman's mouth with her sharp tongue. Her father-in-law had been treated as a cash cow for his younger brother because their parents favored the younger son? His family went hungry one day and stuffed the n 14.7kReads8.2Score1.8k14d adds

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    The male protagonist has multiple personalities, and each personality becomes much more lively and talkative whenever they see the female protagonist. His servant is also quite amusing, though he seems to forget his master a little each day.

33. 83 明 Starting Tomorrow, I'll Stop Secretly Loving the Campus Heartthrob 明天开始不再暗恋校草 Took a Tumble摔了一跤Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted [Complete | College Campus + Energetic Girl + Cheerful, Outgoing Athlete + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + Both Each Other’s First + Height Difference + Everyone’s Darling] (Serious Synopsis) Su Wanqiu has a crush on the campus heartthrob, but he has hated her since they were children. Fine. Starting tomorrow, she’s done crushing on him. So why is he upset? The big dog she keeps running into by the roadside always accepts everything about her with a smile. Before long, they can’t bear to be ap 844Reads9.3Score10914d adds

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    The male lead has a conspicuous bag; he's quite cheerful. I watched it a long time ago, and I don't remember the specifics. You can check the synopsis.

34. 84 从EN Once Upon a Time, There Was a Demon-Suppressing Pass 从前有座镇妖关 The Cat from the Xu Family徐二家的猫Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Once, there was a pass like this. Once, there was a group of people like this. Every inch of this pass was stained with blood. These people would not return until they were dead. All so that, amid mountains of corpses and seas of blood, in their final moments, they could turn around and see the lights of countless homes shining behind them, with peace and safety year after year. 160.2kReads9.6Score18.1k14d adds

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    It's worth noting that cheerful protagonists rarely have a good ending.

35. 85 玄 Xuanhuan: Nine Ill-Fated Lifetimes with the Female Emperor 玄幻：我和女帝的九世孽缘 Wang Xiaofeng王小疯Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted Wang Feng transmigrated into a cultivation world and awakened a System. He thought he’d become an immortal and reach the pinnacle of the cultivation world. But then an extraordinarily beautiful woman appeared out of nowhere, killing him until only one of the System’s nine lives remained. It was as if the two of them were destined to be together. No matter where they went, they kept running into each other. And in his ninth rebirth, Wang Feng ran into her yet again! The good news: after that grea 61.7kReads9.4Score6.8k14d adds
36. 86 不 Aren't You the Cool Commander? Then Why Do You Cry After One Kiss? 不是高冷指挥官吗？怎么一亲就哭 Si Jiao司皎Two Male Leads517k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed] [Interstellar + ABO + younger man + two equally powerful leads] Shi Ji, the Federation's highest-ranking commander, is coldly beautiful, chaste, and ruthless: a lofty flower that spells death at the slightest touch. Everyone treats the commander with nothing but respect, and then more respect. Until the first day of freshman enrollment at the Royal Academy Xie Zhuo stood among the crowd in a windbreaker, his brilliant silver hair wild and untamed. He was so striking that n 65.8kReads9.7Score11.1k14d adds

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    It's truly a beautiful watch. Anyone who loves cats and dogs should definitely check it out. The two characters are mutually healing, with a secretive, affectionate way of showing love and tenderness. As we all know, the most beautiful aspects of love are the details and the genuine moments. This is the most touching part. The comments section was filled with screams of admiration while I was watching; it's an absolutely gorgeous love story.

37. 87 刚 I'm Only a High School Senior, and the System Wants Me to Defeat the Demon King? 刚上高三，系统让我去讨伐魔王？ Little Demon King小小魔王Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Campus] [Everyday life] [Comedy] [Romance] [Lighthearted] [No hostility] [No supernatural powers] [Prologue: The beginning of everything. Use holy water to treat the saintess affected by demonic energy, then talk to her.] Shen Nian looks at his older sister, who’s drinking yogurt, and falls into deep thought. “Are you saying my sister is the saintess, and the yogurt is holy water?” [Main Quest 1: Brave young man, become an adventurer! Reward: Novice Adventurer.] [Side Quest 1: Find a cute kitty 43.8kReads9.4Score4.9k14d adds

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    This book is so cheerful it's almost excessive! It's a campus romance, and the male and female leads aren't pretentious at all.

38. 88 驭 The Art of Taming a Husband: I Turned a Delinquent into a Devoted, Rich Man 驭夫有道：我改造混混成宠妻首富 Carefree July七月逍遥Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Period setting + no pocket dimension + family life + building a fortune + devoted couple] Gu Wanwan died unexpectedly, then awoke in a period novel as the overlooked second daughter. She was forced to marry Qin Feng, a lazy good-for-nothing, in her younger sister's place. It was bad enough that Qin Feng did nothing but loaf around all day. He was also destined to die young. To change their circumstances, Gu Wanwan brought out her best tricks. She showered him with endless, free praise, and 4.7kReads8.4Score40914d adds

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    This book is hilarious! The male lead is the cheerful type, but also incredibly lazy, never going to work [laughing emoji]. He goes to play pool the day after marrying the female lead. However, the female lead has a way with him, constantly promising him the moon and sweet-talking him by saying she feels sorry for him. Meanwhile, the male lead ends up selling lamb skewers every day…

39. 89 换 Swapped into Marriage with the Factory Director's Foolish Son! Daily Life Streaming in the 1970s 换亲嫁厂长傻儿子！七零直播日常 Good Fortune欧气Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Also titled: Bringing the Douyin Store into a Book, I Livestream My Stepmom Life in the Seventies [Period Setting + System + Raising Kids + Food + Redemption] What’s it like to open your eyes and find yourself in a period novel? The fun part is that you’ve become the female lead. The not-so-fun part is that the supporting female character has been reborn! In her previous life, the fake heiress married the factory director’s son and lived a miserable life. Shortly before dying, she saw in the new 2.8kReads8.2Score23714d adds

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    Male lead: A good-looking, dim-witted, and outspoken 18-year-old factory manager's son who prides himself on being a kept man 👌🏻 He's easily manipulated by the female lead. Female lead: A time traveler with superb culinary skills, intelligent, calm, and resourceful.

40. 90 豪 The Abandoned Heiress Moved Next Door to the Police Station 豪门弃妇搬到了派出所隔壁 Scallion Pancake with an Extra Egg手抓饼要加鸡蛋Modern Romance296k WordsCompleted [Signed for Print Publication] In a sentence: “Guarding Xingfuli, living in Xingfuli.” [Modern Sweet Romance | Gentle, Clear-Headed Heroine × Sunny, Sincere Police Officer Hero | Hero Is a Virgin] At eighteen, Shen Deyin was engaged. At twenty-two, she married into the Si family. Her life had been arranged for her from an early age. The “model marriage” in everyone's eyes trapped both her and Si Heng. So on the day, five years later, that Si Heng took full control of the Si family, the first thi 12.9kReads9.2Score2k14d adds

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    It's practically a text-based version of "Protecting Jiefang West Road"! The male lead is a cheerful and sunny police officer, the plot is heartwarming, absolutely no melodrama, and it opens with a divorce! No entanglement with her ex-husband!! That's truly rare.

41. 91 世 The Birth of the World's First Reptile Petting Zoo 世界第一爬宠馆诞生记 Riding the Wind, Cleaving the Waves御风斩浪Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Originally titled The Amazing Reptile House. Slice of life + semi-fictional setting + 1v1 snake couple + a little golden finger (The protagonist is based on a real person, with some fictional details. See the end of Chapter 1 for content warnings.) Lin Ai has loved fluffy animals since she was little, but every pet she got would run away. Then, after her family went bankrupt, someone gave her a “little pet” that wouldn’t run off. Her great-aunt’s aunt’s sworn elder sister gave her a long, smooth 13.3kReads9.6Score1.9k14d adds

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    These books are pretty good, especially the first and second ones. The male protagonist is an extroverted and sunny guy, very enjoyable! 🤩

42. 92 疼 Ouch! My Wife, Go Easy! The Fox Is Crying Again 疼！妻主轻点打，狐狸又哭了 Luo Yunshuang洛云霜Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Matriarchal Society + Metaphysics + Cultivation + Political Intrigue + Sweet Romance] [Diviner Wife and Mistress VS Fox Who’s a God of Death] [Occult Arts Series: Immortal Path] At first. “Your Highness, please kill me…” “Be good. I won’t kill you.” Later. “Who am I to you?” “My wife and mistress. You are my wife, and you are my master.” “Then, as my husband, what should you do?” “Serve my wife and mistress, and obey her orders.” Not for readers who are extremely focused on the heroine. This 7.8kReads9.2Score74814d adds
43. 93 月 The Moon Has Something on Its Mind 月亮有心事 Stockpiling Rice囤米米Modern Romance344k WordsCompleted [She Pursues Him + Secret Love Turns Mutual + Youthful Campus Romance] The summer before Wen Run started high school, she went out to buy fruit, took a tumble, and somehow fell head over heels for someone. He didn't remember her, so she became his deskmate and friend, and walked home with him after school. Just as she thought she could take things one step at a time and win him over gradually, her secret was suddenly exposed. What do you do when the person you're secretly in love with finds out? 5.8kReads9.2Score88614d adds

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    Authoritative [OK]

44. 94 宝 Baby, I Saw Your Secret Crush 宝宝，看见你的暗恋了 Whale Slayer鲸杀Modern Romance261k WordsCompleted [Two parts bittersweet, eight parts sweet + school days + secret crush + light ensemble cast, no secondary couples] [Socially anxious introvert with a vivid imagination × gifted heartthrob with a sharp tongue and a tender heart] The first time Ruan Sizhi crossed paths with Pei Zhan was one evening beneath fiery sunset clouds. She had lost the good-luck pendant her mother gave her, and searched along her route home from school with tears in her eyes. Just then, a bicycle stopped beside her, one l 18.9kReads9.4Score3.5k14d adds
45. 95 纨 The Spoiled Couple’s Mutual Admiration 纨绔夫妻互捧日常 Aconite on the Snow雪上一枝蒿Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Su Yu'an is forced to marry Jiang Qiyun, the eldest son of the Marquis of Rongyang and the leader of Kyoto's four notorious young lords. Everyone in Kyoto waits for the two of them to make fools of themselves, but instead, they see a couple constantly praising each other. Jiang Qiyun: My wife is clever and brilliant. She brings good fortune to her husband and keeps our home safe! Su Yu'an: My husband is as handsome as a jade tree, shielding me from wind and rain! Kyoto's nobles: Are you talking 17.8kReads9.1Score2.1k14d adds

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    The first book features a dashing young man, a carefree playboy with a sunny disposition who loves playing with cats and dogs. I absolutely adore this type of cheerful, sunny boy! The second book has a very gentle male lead with minimal palace intrigue. It's a gentle yet cunning male lead paired with a sweet and straightforward princess. Both the female lead and the male lead are time travelers (who later awaken their true nature). The third book features a playboy prince whose interactions with the female lead are particularly interesting.

46. 96 她 She's Arrogant and Unhinged, and the Prince Has Fallen Hard for Her 她嚣张又疯癫，殿下被钓成翘嘴 Geng Jiujiu耿啾啾Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Goofy Comedy + Absurd Humor + Political Intrigue + Palace Scheming] Pei Muen wakes up to discover she has transmigrated into the body of a donkey. Heartbroken, she howls at the sky, only to hear herself bray. Pei Muen takes it in stride. Even if she's a donkey, she'll be a legendary one! * The good news: The Princess of Shuyang has woken up after two years in a coma. The bad news: The Princess of Shuyang has gone mad. She speaks and acts erratically, and soon everyone in th 2.5kReads8.2Score45514d adds

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    Holy crap, this is amazing! I highly recommend it! The male lead is just too awesome! I'm speechless, it's incredibly good!

47. 97 暴 The Bratty Young Lady’s Spoiled Child Bridegroom 暴躁小娘子的纨绔童养夫 It's Not Too Late时不晚Ancient Romance605k WordsCompleted Lin Lexin had two dreams from a young age: Her first was to open a branch of her family’s pastry shop in the capital. Her second was for the young husband her mother had bought her for two taels of silver to study hard and make progress every day, ideally passing the imperial exam to become a successful candidate. If he couldn’t pass, he could return to the shop and work as the bookkeeper. But when she was eighteen, her young husband’s biological father showed up and took her second dream away. 1.2kReads8.9Score10114d adds

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    😉Hehehe, the first male lead is a younger, obedient little wolf, the second male lead is a weak and saintly type, and the third male lead is a spirited and dashing young man. Quickly pick your favorite male lead!

48. 98 八 Class Eight Says: Keep a Low Profile! 八班说：低调！ Six Heroes of Instant Noodles泡面六侠Two Male Leads411k WordsOngoing [Two male leads + ensemble cast] Some say writing letters is the most romantic thing in the world. Others say that letters brought people together across great distances, back when electrical appliances were still uncommon. That year, kindred spirits met in the hills and by the foul waters, and Chongyang High School welcomed Class Eight. Class Eight was the brightest, most passionate summer of all. Keep it low-key, keep it low-key. Class Eight is here! We don’t want applause, just screams! What 2kReads8.1Score49614d adds
49. 99 霸 I’ve Got the CEO Wrapped Around My Finger 霸总被我拿捏了 Century Egg Solo Congee皮蛋solo粥Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted [Mind-Reading Premise: Short-Tempered, Tsundere CEO × Cool, Mature Secretary] Tang Ao is a volatile CEO whom everyone in City A gives a wide berth. He has driven away hundreds of secretaries in three years, earning a reputation as a walking powder keg. Lu Liangyi only applied for the job because she had a little scheme of her own, but she never expected the CEO's inner thoughts to be so far beyond her imagination. The CEO on the outside: proud and aristocratic, a heaven-sent prodigy whose every 402Reads9.2Score10014d adds

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    The first book is a hit! The female lead has mind-reading abilities, and the male lead appears to be a domineering and aloof CEO on the surface [drooling], but deep down he's a little princess who loves pink things like strawberries [smirking], totally girly. The second book is also a hit! The male lead is really lively and cheerful [admiration], a young playboy, dashing and spirited, [cool] that perfectly describes him.

50. 100 女 The Tyrannical Empress and the Chaste Heir Whose Beauty Bewitches All 女帝暴虐，禁欲世子他美色撩人 Yu of the Three-Tiered Tower三重楼喻Ancient Romance396k WordsCompleted [Completed ❤️] Transmigration + 1v1 + strong female lead and weaker male lead + coercion + woman disguised as a man + decisive and ruthless heroine vs. restrained, reserved, beautiful but tragic hero [Warning: strong female lead and weaker male lead!!!] Feng Jin, an executive at a publicly listed corporation, suddenly died and transmigrated into the body of a tyrannical, cruel, mentally unstable crown prince who was a woman disguised as a man. From the start, a beautiful man offered himself to h 6.2kReads9.3Score68114d adds

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