A Delicate Young Lady Who Studied Abroad in Republican-Era China 民国留洋的娇娇小姐

1. 1 岳 Young Marshal Yue's Beloved Miss 岳少帅的卿卿小姐 Three Spring Peaches三春桃Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted (The animated series is now available) A love story between a military governor's son and a general's daughter~ He dotes on his wife without restraint in this sweet romance. In the turbulent Republican era, when warlords battled for power, Qin Qing only wanted a peaceful life: to protect her family and hold on to the family fortune. Young Marshal Yue lived for pleasure. He was a notorious playboy who treated women like clothes, always seeking someone new and never returning to an old flame. At t 12.4kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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   The two books I've been reading recently both feature female protagonists who have returned from studying abroad and meet the male protagonists. Both are stories of young marshals and young ladies from the Republican era. The patriotism of that time is truly moving; in the chaotic era of warlordism, there were always those who held fast to their principles.

2. 2 少 The Young Marshal Is Arrogant by Day, but Begs for Kisses at Night 少帅不可一世，夜里求着要亲亲 Duck Butt鸭子屁屁Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Warlord’s son and Green Gang heiress] [Proceed with caution: not a virgin heroine] The first time young marshal Shen Yuqing sees Song Huiyi, he wants her. He wants to be her man. He’s never lost in the game of love, and every woman likes him. If he wants a woman, he gets her. He asks if she has a man. She points a gun at him. He kisses her. She slaps him right back. Song Huiyi is the third young miss of the Green Gang, a woman of lofty status whom every powerful figure in Nancheng tries to cu 6.3kReads9.1Score633Shelves
3. 3 民 Sweet Romance in Republican-Era China: The Hard-to-Woo Fourth Miss Duan 民国甜宠：难哄的段四小姐 Mu Qingci木清词Modern Romance550k WordsOngoing [Fictional Republican-era setting + handsome hero and beautiful heroine + devoted one-on-one romance + happy ending + intense romantic tension + the hero’s long road to winning her back] He is a cold-faced warlord with a vast army at his command. Half a year ago, he survived an assassination attempt on a snowy day. One day, on a train, he catches sight of a pair of eyes strikingly similar to those of the female assassin. The woman is breathtakingly beautiful, with a slender waist, and she is 286Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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   Super good! You have to try this book! It's incredibly gripping, the male lead is fiercely protective and doting on his wife, every character is vividly portrayed, and the writing, character development, and plot are all top-notch! 🔥 He's a powerful figure in the military, political, and business worlds, and she's a dazzling heiress. It's so captivating!

4. 4 千 A Boat Sailing a Thousand Miles, a Lifetime of Peace 千里行舟，一世怀安 Juxingli聚星里Ancient Romance124k WordsOngoing [#Transmigration #Late Qing and early Republican era #Daughter of a minor official #Making money #Light comedy #Saving the country through industry #Family life #Slow burn] Lu Xingzhou vs. Ye Huaian In her previous life, Ye Huaian earned a monthly salary of at least 12,000 yuan. After transmigrating to 1900, she becomes the daughter of a wealthy Shanghai family. In reality, she’s so broke it’s almost laughable. She has to report to her family before spending even a single copper coin. Her father 395Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I was deeply moved! This generation of young people, who are the most determined to fight back, graduated and went on to join the military, become doctors, teachers, or businesspeople. They are all contributing their blood and strength to this nation on the brink of collapse.

5. 5 穆 Marshal Mu’s Mysterious Wife 穆少帅的神秘夫人 Skimming Over the Waves轻舟踏浪Modern Romance227k WordsCompleted Set in the Republican era, this is an alternate history with its own unique world. The plot revolves around three nations and their three warlord rulers in Jiangnan, Jiangzhong, and Jiangbei. The three great warlord families have guarded their respective territories for generations. The Mu family of Jiangzhong is the most powerful, and has long sought to annex Jiangnan and Jiangbei and unify the land. Between Mu Chengyu and Chen Jingshu, the gulf is more than a difference in status. It is also t 5.1kReads7.4Score270Shelves

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   This is a Republican-era novel about forced marriage. The male lead is a powerful warlord, and the female lead is a beautiful merchant's daughter with a childhood sweetheart. She kindly saves the male lead, who falls instantly in love with her at first sight. He uses his power to force her to stay by his side. The female lead appears docile but is actually very independent and secretly plots to leave him. Then her childhood sweetheart appears and tries to take her away, but the male lead sees through their scheme and imprisons him. To save her sweetheart, the female lead agrees to "exchange her life for his" by bearing him a child.

6. 6 穿 Transmigrated to Republican-Era China: The Marshal Wants Me to Stop, but I'm Building a Career 穿越民国之大帅求放过我要搞事业 Mu Yizi Jun木易子君Modern Romance287k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + fictional Republican-era setting + no System + no pocket dimension + no golden finger + career-focused + ensemble cast] One-line blurb: A family's story of resisting the Japanese invasion and saving their country. Full blurb: After a car accident, modern girl Lin Yi transmigrates to the Republican era and becomes the youngest daughter of the second son of the Xiang family, a major Shanghai industrialist. Her uncle and father have seven children between them. The six ahead of he 3kReads9.1Score281Shelves

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   The female protagonist is reborn into the body of the youngest daughter of the second son of the Xiang family during the Republic of China era. As a modern transmigrator, is she simply content to be a pampered young lady? Of course not. While others indulge in pleasure and a life of luxury, she studies; while others tend to their flowers and play music, she practices martial arts and marksmanship. Hard work pays off. She is admitted to Columbia Medical School. In this chaotic world, she finally contributes her modest strength to her country.

7. 7 民 Republican Era: The Young Marshal's Wife Is Dangerous and Alluring 民国：少帅夫人危险又迷人 Meng Ge梦舸Modern Romance377k WordsCompleted There’s no such thing as a chance encounter or love at first sight. It’s all the result of someone’s carefully laid plans... [Marriage First, Love Later + Two Strong Leads + Each with Their Own Agenda + Both Inexperienced in Love + One-on-One] Also known as: “After My Childhood Sweetheart Broke Off Our Engagement, I Turned Around and Married the Young Marshal” [The author is letting loose and writing whatever comes to mind. Feel free to read it casually. Having fun is what matters most, so don’t 219Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A fake overseas-educated high-achieving heiress × A fake loyal minister and filial son, a warlord's young marshal [Part 1] Yang Shiyan discovers that Fu Wanqing is unlike any other girl he has ever met. Fu Wanqing is beautiful, intelligent, has a broad perspective, is good at business, understands chemistry, and has some medical knowledge. But her name is not on the graduation list, and he doesn't know who she is or what her purpose is. After experiencing countless life-or-death situations, they finally meet honestly. Yang Shiyan then realizes that Fu Wanqing was fake from beginning to end, only her love for him was real. [Part 2] "It's raining, it seems like Qingming Festival is approaching..." A chilly early spring wind blows, and Fu Wanqing pulls her collar tighter, looking at the martyrs' cemetery on the distant hilltop. "This turbid world should also be clear-headed..." [Part 3] The emperor's banner is divided in half, the wind and rain from all directions gather in the Central Plains, but what can compare to the spring morning when we hold hands and spend the whole city under the wind and rain as Qingming approaches.

8. 8 民 A Republic-Era Romance: A Treasure Too Precious to Claim 民国爱情之难摘珍宝 May My Luck Be Overflowing让我欧气满满Modern Romance112k WordsCompleted [Republican-era romance + proud young lady + old-fashioned young master + helping each other succeed] Qin Zhenzhen, a progressive young woman who studied abroad, nearly had an arranged marriage forced on her by her parents. Supposedly, her fiancé was dissatisfied with her, too. This marriage had to be called off! Luo Xiangyi: The main thing is that the eldest Miss of the Qin family really doesn’t fit my idea of a wife. This marriage has to be called off! Later, Young Master Luo decides their eng 76Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A wealthy young lady who studied abroad during the Republic of China era and a rigid, traditional young master, a perfect blend of East and West, he says this marriage is truly wonderful [admiration][admiration][admiration]. Completed, read with confidence 👀

9. 9 纯 A Pure Heart: A Life-or-Death Game 纯净的心：生死牌局 The Qin's Music Keeps Me Company琴音伴我9k WordsCompleted A Pure Heart: The Life-and-Death Card Game 432Reads—Score—Shelves

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   In "Night Shanghai: Triumph in Shanghai," Lin Ge and Wang Di disguise themselves as Japanese army spies and travel to Northeast China to gather intelligence on the Kwantung Army.

10. 10 夜 Night Shanghai: Making My Name on the Bund 夜上海之扬威上海滩 The Qin's Music Keeps Me Company琴音伴我Male-Channel Fanfiction237k WordsCompleted Lin Ge and Bai Wei transmigrate into the TV series Shanghai Bund, arriving in 1930s Shanghai. They clash fiercely with the Japanese and throw themselves into the nationwide resistance, helping launch the 1932 Battle of Shanghai. 101Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 11 夜 Heroes Without Regrets in Shanghai by Night 夜上海之英雄无悔 The Qin's Music Keeps Me Company琴音伴我Urban282k WordsCompleted Lin Ge is a pilot. While flying along the Hump Route, he unexpectedly transmigrates to Shanghai in 1936. He fights against Japan’s ambitions of aggression, reunites with the woman he loves, Bai Wei, and becomes entangled in complicated romantic relationships with the wealthy daughters of Shanghai’s elite. Lin Ge comes from 2036, but after transmigrating to the Shanghai of 1936, he encounters a host of time travelers lying low. The currents are rising, and the fate of the nation is shifting. 207Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 12 禁 Drug Enforcement Elite 禁毒精英 The Qin's Music Keeps Me Company琴音伴我Urban101k WordsCompleted Two major drug cartels operate in Mexico: the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel. This is the story of the US Drug Enforcement Administration, together with the Department of Homeland Security, the CIA, and US Northern Command, assisting Mexican police in the fight against drug crime. 83Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 13 火 The Mars Era: Road to Venus 火星纪元：金星之路 The Qin's Music Keeps Me Company琴音伴我Sci-Fi & Apocalypse341k WordsCompleted An ancient alien spacecraft is discovered in a crater on Venus. The mysterious X Organization plots to seize the planet, while Factory 18 wants to use Venus as a dumping ground for waste. Yet atop the clouds of Venus stands an airship academy called Cloudtop Academy, a hallowed school dreamed of by students across the solar system. At last, traveling from Mars to Venus, they witness the planet's land and oceans. 62Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 14 来 Greetings from Planet E 来自e星的问候 The Qin's Music Keeps Me Company琴音伴我Sci-Fi & Apocalypse181k WordsCompleted Whenever I look up at the sky, the dark insectoid mothership looms across the horizon. Greetings from Planet E is a grand extraterrestrial adventure starring Yang Mo. As he builds a business and uncovers a rebellion plot among Planet E's factions, Yang Mo uses his wits to foil the conspirators and the insectoid race, winning the love of the Swan Princess and the Dragonfish Princess. The Solar Chariot tells the story of Yang Mo, the son of Yang Ruo, who arrives on Planet E a thousand years later 22Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 15 泰 The Titan Chronicles: The Stardust War 泰坦战记：星尘之战 The Qin's Music Keeps Me Company琴音伴我Sci-Fi & Apocalypse266k WordsCompleted Reni, a Martian, meets Amanda, the queen of motorbikes, at the French military academy of Saint-Cyr. Together, they take part in the colonization of the stars and a mission to combat space pirates. But then mysterious time hunters launch a killing spree. 19Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 16 太 The Chariot of the Sun 太阳战车 The Qin's Music Keeps Me Company琴音伴我Sci-Fi & Apocalypse202k WordsCompleted Everyone has someone they can't forget, or something they can't let go of, whether it's love or a career. When faced with a life-or-death choice, how should you decide? This is the story of Yang Ruofeng, who sets off for Titan aboard a solar sail ship on a mission from the Dragon Kingdom. There, he discovers alien ruins and pits his wits against the lurking space pirates. The story follows two main threads: the protagonist's romance and his scientific expedition. Across the vast reaches of inter 22Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 17 帝 The Empire's Setting Sun 帝国夕阳 The Qin's Music Keeps Me Company琴音伴我Historical9k WordsCompleted The Empire's Twilight 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In "Shanghai Night Icon: Triumph in Shanghai," four Japanese spies surround Qiao Shi, but Qiao Shi's Purple Lightning Demon Eye causes the Japanese to flee in disarray.

18. 18 莱 The Rhine Operation 莱茵行动 The Qin's Music Keeps Me Company琴音伴我Historical10k WordsCompleted Operation Rhine 140Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In "Night Shanghai: Triumph in Shanghai," Lin Ge meets He Yeping, the king of assassins in Shanghai, and is inspired to join the anti-Japanese war.

19. 19 月 Moonsea Flower Pavilion: Cloudtop City 月海花亭：云顶城市 The Qin's Music Keeps Me Company琴音伴我7k WordsCompleted Moonsea Flower Pavilion: Cities Above the Clouds 54Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 20 你 You Are a Different Kind of Scenery 你是别样的风景 The Qin's Music Keeps Me Company琴音伴我8k WordsCompleted You Are a Different Kind of Scenery 66Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 21 白 A Kiss from the Clouds 白云之吻 The Qin's Music Keeps Me Company琴音伴我8k WordsCompleted A Kiss from the White Clouds 33Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 22 铁 Iron-Blooded Late Ming I: The Decisive Battle of Ruzhou 铁血晚明（一）汝州决战 The Qin's Music Keeps Me Company琴音伴我Historical6k WordsCompleted Iron-Blooded Late Ming (Part One): The Decisive Battle at Ruzhou 81Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 23 大 Across the Ocean 大洋彼岸 The Qin's Music Keeps Me Company琴音伴我7k WordsCompleted Across the Ocean 68Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 24 东 Dreams of Tokyo: Love Through the Four Seasons 东京梦华：爱有四季 The Qin's Music Keeps Me Company琴音伴我Marriage & Romance8k WordsCompleted Tokyo Dreams: Love Through the Seasons 80Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 25 夫 After His Wife Divorces Him, the Warlord Goes Gray Overnight 夫人离婚后，军阀大佬一夜白头 Chu Diandian初点点Modern Romance691k WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name, “Qi Mi,” is available by searching on Tomato. Ning Zhen is forced to marry the warlord Sheng Changyu. Sheng Changyu has a beloved first love, as well as two concubines, and the Sheng household is rife with danger. Ning Zhen is a young heiress who has returned from studying abroad. She can’t adapt to the infighting in the household, and everyone is waiting to see her make a fool of herself. Less than three years later, just as everyone predicted, Ning Zhen wants 78.8kReads9.5Score9.1kShelves

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    Overseas-educated young lady and warlord young marshal

26. 26 民 A Proper Young Lady in the Republic of China 民国闺秀 Fluffy Little Taotie毛茸茸的小饕餮Modern Romance638k WordsCompleted Shen Qingci thought she could spend her life in peace at her old family home in Suzhou, admiring flowers in spring, listening to the rain on autumn nights, and living out her days on the family estate. But in a time of turmoil, peace like that was impossible. At seventeen, she ended up in Shanghai, where the Qin family took her in. Mr. and Mrs. Qin treated her like their own daughter, and Qin Du, the infamous troublemaker of Shanghai, found himself falling for her. He promised to marry her onc 9.8kReads8.8Score885Shelves

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    She didn't study abroad, but she's still very good-looking.

27. 27 鹿 The Listening Deer 鹿聆 On the Moss青苔上Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + both dreaming of someone else + everyday life raising a child] In the misty Jiangnan rain that year, one breathtaking glimpse made him think he’d found the greatest happiness of his life. Only later did he realize that first meeting had become the deepest longing he would never fulfill. In time, they would both understand. Love was never about possession. It was me freezing a thousand miles of land for you, until one day the spring waters broke free on their own. 282Reads8.6Score103Shelves

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    Just you wait and see!

28. 28 薄 Heartless Snow 薄情雪 On the Moss青苔上Modern Romance346k WordsOngoing [Both leads are virgins + Sugar Daddy vs. Actress + Groveling Redemption + Lust First, Love Later] Everyone in showbiz knows that rising star Tan Chuyun has a “sugar daddy,” but no one knows he's Liang Jinyue, a man who lives high above the clouds. He gives her a clear path to stardom and controls her every move. She flourishes in the palm of his hand, radiant and bold, and learns to be obedient. But little by little, that stops being enough for him. He wants the light in her eyes to shine only 11Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 29 天 The Fall of Swan Lake 天鹅湖的坠落 On the Moss青苔上Modern Romance713k WordsCompleted [Harbor City's Elegant, Wealthy Ballerina vs. Capital City's Tycoon] Xiang Lichu, Harbor City's leading ballerina, married her first love, never expecting their marriage to become a gilded cage. Then, on a stormy night, she met Jiang Junheng, a man from the capital, and fell into his unfathomable gaze. He was the most distinguished tycoon in the capital, wielding immense power. Everyone said he was heartless, unaware that he had coveted that "flower of worldly luxury" for five whole years. Her 1.4kReads8.0Score114Shelves
30. 30 和 After Divorcing His Political Marriage Bride, the Warlord Wept Until His Eyes Were Red 和亲夫人离婚后，督军哭红眼 Skimming Over the Waves轻舟踏浪Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love + Nurturing Romance + Age Gap] [Overbearing, Brooding Young Marshal VS Spoiled Young Madam] After her elder sister dies unexpectedly, Shen Ruowei, the youngest daughter of the Southeastern Marshal, is forced to marry Feng Hezhi, the Southwestern Young Marshal, as a bride in a political alliance. The empire he wants to conquer is the homeland she wants to protect. As warlords battle and flames of war spread, which matters more: the land or the woman he loves? Shen Ruowei: “I 4.1kReads6.9Score260Shelves

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    This book meets the requirements: the male lead is a deeply affectionate and reserved military governor, the female lead is a bit of a drama queen, and the male lead, a person in a high position, bows down for love.

31. 31 民 Republican Era: My Sister Falls for My Brother-in-Arms, and Her Brother Cries in Desperation 民国：妹妹爱上兄弟，哥哥急哭了 White Clouds Perch on the Tip of the Brush白云栖笔端Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The rating is low because so few people have rated it, not because it's not good!] Gu Tinglan has two "older brothers." One is her older brother in name, Gu Liansheng. They grew up together and relied on each other to survive in troubled times. The other is Lu Chengzhou, a powerful Young Marshal. Refined and mature, he's her guardian angel, rescuing her from danger time and again. She thought she could keep everything in balance, until she opened Gu Liansheng's diary and found it filled with th 466Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    The female lead initially dated the second male lead (a young warlord), but after he faked his death, she got together with her adopted brother. In the end, the two men fought over her, resulting in a fierce power struggle in chapters 228 and 230. The female lead was gentle and quiet in the beginning, but later became spoiled and temperamental after being pampered by the male lead.

32. 32 六 The 1960s: The Heiress Back from Abroad Is Untouchable 六零，留洋归来的大小姐高不可攀 Yun Shu r云舒rModern Romance304k WordsCompleted [Alternate-Era Setting + No Golden Finger + Few Villainous Characters + Work and Daily Life] He Shuyao is a young lady who has returned from studying abroad. Her family gave their lives for their country, leaving her as their only child. The state provides her with a home and a job, making sure she wants for nothing and keeping her safe. If anyone dares to bully her, the military will back her up and the police will come to her aid. The only problem is that one shameless young man is always hang 1.4kReads5.9Score101Shelves

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    🔥First Book🔥 A pampered young lady who returned from studying abroad becomes a key protected individual in her country because her entire family sacrificed their lives for the nation. However, there's always someone shamelessly clinging to her! 🔥Second Book🔥 The female protagonist, armed with knowledge gained from modern resources, travels back to the 1980s, determined to strive for the rise of her country, and together with a persistent, sycophantic man, they head towards a brighter future!

33. 33 八 The Translator of the 1980s 八十年代翻译官 Mu Keke牧可可Modern Romance382k WordsCompleted The completed book’s title cannot be changed, and it doesn’t match the content. My apologies! [Period] [Alternate history] [1v1] [This story is set in an alternate world. Please don’t scrutinize the historical details.] Mr. Zhou once said: “Study for the rise of China.” With the knowledge she gained in her previous life and the excellent schooling available to her in this one, Jiang Mingxia is determined to live up to his words and do her part to help revive China. In the fourteenth year of the 341Reads6.7Score—Shelves
34. 34 民 The Republic's First Young Marshal's Wife 民国第一少帅夫人 The Little A Dou Who Can't Be Helped扶不起的小阿斗Two Male Leads873k WordsOngoing [Male-Male Romance + Devoted Pairing + Warlord + Opera Performer + Happy Ending] A famous male dan performer unexpectedly transmigrates to Republican-era China as an opera singer. Penniless, he’s now being forced into prostitution? “Boss Bai, the Commander wants you to perform at his banquet. You’re going, whether you like it or not. And if you try to kill yourself again, don’t blame us if our guns aren’t steady!” “How much?” “What?” “How much are you paying?” “Ahem, this whole box of gold bars 1.6kReads9.3Score197Shelves
35. 35 穿 Transmigrating to the 1970s: The Translator Is Gorgeous and Dashing 穿越70年代：翻译官又美又飒 Half a Lifetime in Plain Robes半生素衣Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted A sudden plane crash sent Chu Tingyu, a senior interpreter, transmigrating to the 1970s. Returning from a mission, Ling Zhaoye found Chu Tingyu unconscious in a deep ditch, dressed in a “fashionable” outfit. He pulled her out and quickly looked her over: long, glossy black hair in loose waves, a white knee-length dress with a little blazer over it, and light brown high heels. Her outfit was the height of fashion for that era. Ling Zhaoye checked her breathing, found that she was still alive, and 681Reads8.0Score—Shelves
36. 36 在 After Becoming a Rich Woman in the Republic of China, I Caught the Eye of a Rowdy Soldier 在民国卷成富婆后，被军痞盯上了 Zhou Yichui周一吹Modern Romance227k WordsCompleted (Republican-era setting, military marriage, one-on-one, both pure) Fourth Young Master Huo Mingyuan is a flirtatious, carefree man. He dotes on cats and dogs, keeps crickets, frequents dance halls and brothels, gambles, sponsors celebrities and opera stars, and keeps mistresses. He's a typical playboy in the Northwest Army, all appetite and no ability. Even on his wedding day, his family had to drag him away from a crowd of women in an opera house and force him into wedding clothes to go through 473Reads—Score—Shelves

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37. 37 开 Divorced from the Start! She Remarries the Young Marshal and Lives in Glory 开局离婚！再嫁少帅她风光无限 Yan Gui'er燕归尔Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Her husband went abroad to study. Xie Fuguang paid for his education, cared for his parents, and helped him restore the Shen family's standing. Three years later, Shen Zhizhang returned after completing his studies, holding the hand of a fashionable woman. He told her, "Yunzhi is a remarkable woman, a female officer personally recruited by the Marshal. We love each other, and I want to marry her." Xie Fuguang replied, "I saved your Shen family from ruin. Doesn't that make me a remarkable woman?" 197Reads9.3Score100Shelves
38. 38 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter's Beauty and Power Rule the World 嫡女国色，权掌天下 Green Plums and Bamboo Wine青梅竹酒Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing [Court Intrigue] [Max-Level Expert] [Ruthless and Decisive] [Mutual Devotion] [Clever Leads] [Alliance of Equals] Si Yan, supreme commander of the Huaxia military, transmigrates to the Great Xuan dynasty. She rescues the God of War, Prince Yan, from a pile of corpses, then braves thousands of troops to obtain an antidote for the wolf-poisoned arrow in his body. She even promises to join forces with him to repel two hundred thousand enemy troops. Prince Yan laughs it off. Later... She defeats pow 3.3kReads8.8Score428Shelves
39. 39 民 A Beauty in Republican-Era China, Captivating a City in Chaotic Times 民国有佳人，乱世倾人城 Mr. Fanyang范阳先生Modern Romance261k WordsCompleted At twenty, Gu Qingwan returns from studying in Britain. The famed eldest daughter of the Gu family, she is married to Shen Bincheng, the young marshal of Jiangbei, in a political alliance. Her noble birth is also a shackle, but her longing for freedom has never faded. She longs to pursue freedom and her own beliefs, and to join her like-minded friends in bringing an end to these troubled times. What she never expected was to fall in love with him. In the end, romantic love cannot outweigh duty t 1.5kReads8.2Score104Shelves

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    The first book's female protagonist returns from studying abroad and meets the male protagonist because of an arranged marriage, but in the end, they separate because of their beliefs... The second book's female protagonist is a time traveler, I can't remember the specifics, but it's really super good, go for it! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

40. 40 权 Beloved Wife: The Young Marshal Thinks I'm Always Sweet and Gentle 权宠暖妻：少帅总以为我乖巧柔弱 Mu Liu6木六6Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (A Republican-era young marshal + a mysterious healer, a formidable 1v1 pairing) Yun Nuan, who came from the apocalypse, only wants to live in peace in this chaotic world. But the original owner left behind a pile of messes, so she has no choice but to step in, punish scumbags, deal with wicked women, and build a career along the way. The man she once saved corners her at the mouth of an alley. “Ma Hong?” Yun Nuan: “My childhood nickname.” Fourth Young Master: “Li Xiaohua?” Yun Nuan: “My stage n 1.6kReads9.1Score172Shelves
41. 41 北 Winter Melody of Beicheng 北城冬曲 Xiao Lindong笑临东Modern Romance322k WordsCompleted [Alternate Republican-era setting + love of country and family + ensemble cast in troubled times + mystery and espionage + two devoted first loves + happy ending] [Gentle, proud opera beauty x quiet, guileless student who speaks her mind] A single “reform order” put an end to Su Yige’s long road of study. But just as she faced this predicament, everything changed the moment she opened the file folder. The folder her professor gave her pointed to the hidden sparks inside the theater, and to the 136Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🍭🍭This will definitely give you a pleasant surprise! Importantly, it's already finished and the writing is excellent. 🐻Highly recommended! It's incredibly immersive, and the writing flows smoothly. 🐻You'll be reading chapter after chapter until dawn! [Added to bookshelf][A masterpiece by Que Shi][A masterpiece by Que Shi]

42. 42 重 Reborn in 1939: I Empty the Enemy's Warehouses 重生1939，搬空敌人的库房 A Thousand Roads Like a Painting千陌如画Urban540k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate + transmigrate into a book + parallel world + pocket dimension + spy + Republican era] Li Ziyan, a woman from the apocalypse, transmigrates to the Republican era with a psychic ability. She buys large quantities of scarce supplies overseas, then returns home and begins her career as a spy. Without holding anything back, she donates all her supplies in batches to the forces fighting the Japanese invaders. To obtain more intelligence, she applies for a job inside the enemy organizati 5kReads9.0Score343Shelves
43. 43 民 The Gentleman of the Republic 民国的先生 Starry Words星星语话Urban1.8M WordsCompleted The plot is reasonable, with no System. An ordinary person transmigrates to the Republican era. I hope readers can find a touch of Republican-era charm here. The narration is grounded, with no exaggeration whatsoever… 6.3kReads8.6Score364Shelves

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    You don't have to read this book, but you'll miss out on a lot of fun...

44. 44 恃 Spoiled and Proud 恃宠而娇 My Name Is Youfan我叫有饭Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The third young lady of the Pan family in Jincheng had always flouted convention, riding wild horses and drinking hard liquor. After studying abroad for two years and learning about modern ideas, she returned to China and shot at her fiancé. To avoid trouble, the Pan family hurriedly sent Third Miss Pan to live as a concubine in the military governor’s residence of Shen Yanjun, their eldest son-in-law, who was ten years her senior. From then on, the military governor’s household knew no peace! 183Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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    My darlings, come dig into some hidden gems of sweet romance novels! The first one is an incredibly captivating story of a daughter of a military family in the Republican era and a wealthy young master from Beijing! ✨ The female lead possesses an immortal constitution; as a true heiress of the Republican era, she's sweet yet exudes a dashing and heroic spirit—who wouldn't love her! The second one features a female lead who, after returning from studying abroad, unexpectedly gets into trouble. Fate's red thread tightly binds her to the male lead, who has long harbored feelings for her. It's overflowing with sweet romance—you'll absolutely adore it!

45. 45 七 The 1970s: The Glamorous Heiress Transmigrates into a Book with a Trillion-Dollar Fortune 七零：美艳娇气包带千亿资产穿书 A Duo u阿哆uModern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The young lady never lived through that era, so you can't expect her to have the same spending habits as ordinary people. [Not a poverty-relief story] [Sweet romance + period setting + transmigrate into a book + golden finger + feel-good power fantasy] [Both are virgins, one-on-one romance] Shanghai–Beijing–Hong Kong [Warning: The heroine is spoiled and not truly kind or beautiful inside! The hero is a lovesick fool! Don't get hung up on prices! If there are any plot holes, just treat them as au 24.9kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves

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    Want to experience the thrill of instant wealth after time travel? "After Falling Overboard, the Beautiful and Spoiled Rich Girl Gets Rich in the 70s" will take you there! Top-tier heiress Ruan Jiaojiao falls overboard and travels to 1978, becoming cannon fodder in the story. But she's no pushover! Looking at the 99.9 Billion in cash she possesses, she instantly recovers. In this special era, she refuses to be cannon fodder, indulging in life, completing missions, buying luxury goods, and rising to power. Plus, a lovestruck male lead accompanies her, making for a sweet and heartwarming story of instant riches. Come and experience the unique charm of this thrilling novel!

46. 46 我 I Dig the Pits, You Fill Them In. Everyone in Our Sect Is a Rebel 我挖坑，你填土，师门全是反骨 Running Toward the Sun向阳光奔跑Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Original title: I Became the Beloved Little Junior Sister and Turned the Cultivation World Upside Down] Xie Sisi transmigrated and became the cannon-fodder supporting character in a novel she’d once mocked, a character with the exact same name. The supporting character’s role was to bring the heroine to an immortal sect, dutifully serve as her medicine human, and ultimately die after being used to test the heroine’s medicines. Xie Sisi, who knew the plot: “Bah! Whoever wants to be a medicine hu 64.8kReads9.4Score8.5kShelves
47. 47 惹 Why Provoke Him? He's into Forced Love! 惹他干嘛！他玩强制爱的！ Yang Zhi Ganlu杨吱甘露Modern Romance352k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + sweet, pure romance + the powerful one gives in + SC + 1V1] Also known as: “Scandalous! The CEO Forced Me to Love Him” and “Why Pick a Fight with Him? He’s All About Forced Love!” - To complete her mission, Jiang Xunmo did everything she could to break up the original heroine's doomed romance and save her beloved over and over again. Who could have guessed that the original heroine would escape the CEO's forced-love ordeal, only for Jiang Xunmo to end up suffering thr 7.1kReads9.4Score725Shelves
48. 48 回 Back in the Republic of China as a Socialite 回到民国当名媛 The Jiao-Wei Zither's Song焦尾琴鸣Modern Romance669k WordsCompleted Gu Shuyao, a repatriate translator fluent in several foreign languages, transmigrates to the Republican era after a car accident and becomes Gu Shuyao, the daughter of a local gentry family. Gu Shuyao comes from a good family, has a pretty face, and is engaged to a handsome, ambitious young warlord. At first glance, she really seems to have won at life! But Gu Shuyao was born into a declining old-fashioned family. They are conservative and ignorant, and she narrowly escapes having her feet bound 6.4kReads8.9Score757Shelves
49. 49 民 Love in the Turmoil of the Republic, a Red-Haired Beauty's Tribulation in the Thousand Gates 民国乱世情，千门红颜劫 Peninsula of Quicksand半岛流沙Modern Romance769k WordsOngoing (The rating has only just opened and will rise. If you like it, leave a review; if you don't, please don't flame me.) [New-style Republican-era setting + Tortured Romance + Revenge + Suspense + Qianmen's Eight Roles + Schemes + Gangs + Espionage + War of Resistance] (Not a power fantasy, not mindless, no rebirth, no transmigration, no formulaic tropes, no invincible protagonist, no System. Read with caution if any of that bothers you.) Volume One: Heroines (1929–1932), tortured romance/revenge/b 22Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    You told me to read these two books, and they were both so good that they didn't say a word.

50. 50 功 Merit System: Laying Low and Delivering Supplies in the Republican Era 功德系统：我在民国苟着送物资 Snow Suddenly Falls Across a Thousand Peaks千嶂忽有雪Modern Romance446k WordsCompleted When Lin Wanxing woke up, she discovered she had transmigrated to Shanghai in 1940, where she had become a penniless university student whose parents were both dead. To make matters worse, war was raging and supplies were scarce. Even sanitary pads were a luxury. Luckily, the Taobao app on her phone had mutated into a [Merit System]. Do good deeds, earn merit points, and exchange them for modern supplies! Rescue a little girl who nearly gets run over by a rickshaw? [Merit +100! Portable storage 1.9kReads6.2Score157Shelves

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