A Man Raises a Girl from Childhood 男的把女的从小养大

1. 101 川 The River Flows On, and You’re My Pearl 川流不息，贝中有你 Lively Xiuer灵动的秀儿Modern Romance123k WordsCompleted Chen Zelin, an employee of the Han Group, died in a workplace accident. Han Tingchuan brought his personal lawyer to handle the compensation. In that impoverished mountain village, Chen Zelin had been the family’s only provider. With the old man gravely ill and unable to raise his granddaughter, he tearfully entrusted her to Han Tingchuan. From that day on, Chen Xiaobei became Han Tingchuan’s responsibility for life. 673Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The male lead raised the female lead, who is 17 years older than him.

2. 102 反 The Villainous Young Lady Is Still Working Hard to Do Evil Today 反派大小姐今天也在努力作恶 Pei Nanzhu裴南烛Modern Romance344k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate Into a Book + Sweet Romance + One-on-One, Both Pure] A haughty, domineering heiress who’s impossibly beautiful ✖️ a sinister, unhinged, refined scoundrel of a villain Pei Zhiyan was once a hundred-year-old bird, a long-tailed tit from the north. Reborn one day, she transmigrated into a vintage-rich-family novel and became the sickly fiancée who was barely mentioned, existing only to highlight the villain’s twisted nature. Luckily, according to the story, she would eventually earn t 10.1kReads9.3Score90914d adds
3. 103 娇 I Raised Her as My Treasure, But When She Grew Up, She Married Someone Else 娇养心肝长大后，她和别人拜了堂 Flower Roll Rice花卷饭Ancient Romance260k WordsCompleted [Raising a child at first; a romance develops when she grows up. All the male leads are chaste; not a one-on-one romance.] When An Lan was six, Wen Renqiu took her in, but she still wasn’t satisfied. “Why don’t you all raise me together?” With that breezy little question, she roped in Wen Renqiu’s two friends to raise her for the rest of their lives. The three of them had very different lives: one manipulated court politics, one lived by the blade in the martial world, and one traveled far and w 2.5kReads9.1Score40814d adds
4. 104 酸 Sour Bitter Orange 酸枳 Xiao Ke Bu Cai.小可不才.Modern Romance292k WordsCompleted [Bad-boy Handsome, Hot-Tempered Older Brother VS. Unruly, Sharp-Tongued Younger Sister · Both Each Other’s First · Healing · Sweet Romance] Shi Yao and Lu Miao are like two bitter orange trees growing in barren soil, their gnarled roots knotted together, impossible to separate. When they were kids, Shi Yao was always threatening Lu Miao. “Believe me, I’ll beat you up.” When they grew up, Lu Miao casually raised an eyebrow and glanced at him, then smiled. “Done dying of anger yet?” Meeting you ga 2.3kReads9.1Score37214d adds
5. 105 谁 Who Can Pluck the Bright Moon? 谁可摘明月 One Big Fish Head一条大鱼头Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted [Unruly, Obsessive, Coldhearted, Aloof, and a Rising Lawyer] X [Gentle, Quiet, Mature, Fatherly, Restrained, and a Second-Generation Entrepreneurial CEO] Ten-year age gap · The remorseful pursuit of a wife · Mutual salvation The heroine is not a virgin, but the hero is. Do not read if this bothers you! Lian Qi isn't easy to like. She never had a father, and her mother hated her for being withdrawn and introverted. After her grandmother died, her mother abandoned her with her aunt and never con 37.4kReads9.0Score5k14d adds

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   A quirky and obsessive young lawyer meets a gentle, calm, older, domineering CEO—a ten-year age gap, a tumultuous pursuit of his wife, and double redemption—this premise directly struck a chord with me! The female lead, Lian Qi, lacked love growing up and considered her benefactor, Hua Xilou, her ideal man. She confessed her feelings at nineteen but was harshly rejected and distanced. Years later, the domineering CEO's pursuit is dramatic, his eyes reddening as he asks, "He needs you, but what about me?" And that line, "Qi Qi, I need you more, I love you more than anyone else," who wouldn't be moved?! I love this kind of agonizing tension and redemption story.

6. 106 泰 The Peach Is Ripe for the Young Uncle in Thailand 泰兰国小叔叔的蜜桃熟了 Far Beyond Sea and Sky海天之遥Modern Romance272k WordsOngoing Main characters: Tang Mi and Chen Saikun [Southeast Asia's shipping king x a timid, sweet, and obedient little rabbit] [Possessive pursuit | 11-year age gap | Extreme size difference | He chases her after driving her away] Chen Saikun is a top tycoon in Thailand, the true “uncrowned king of the seas” in Southeast Asia. His methods are ruthless, with the shrewd, decisive nature of a Chaoshan Chinese merchant etched into his bones, while his outward appearance carries the somber elegance of Thai n 40.1kReads8.8Score4.2k14d adds

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   I recommend this.

7. 107 坠 Falling into a Spring Night 坠入春夜 Er Li二厘Modern Romance384k WordsCompleted [Ten-Year Age Gap] + [Possessive Love] + [Raising Her] + [Runs Away After Having His Baby] [Sweet, Gentle Girl vs. Devout Buddha of the Capital’s Elite] When Wen Xi was eight, she was sold to the Fu family after a car accident. Ten years passed in the blink of an eye. Throughout her three years of high school, her adoptive parents left her in the care of Fu Jin, the third son of the Fu family. Once a boy anyone could bully, he became the head of the Fu family at just twenty. His ruthless methods 3.4kReads8.7Score26614d adds

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   The male lead is the female lead's uncle (not related by blood), and he raised her from childhood.

8. 108 被 Forced to Live Together, the Abstinent Mr. Shang Falls for Her in Seconds 被逼同居后，禁欲商爷一秒沦陷 Little Crayon Nian蜡笔小年Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted Tomato Short Drama: After being forced to live together, the abstinent Lord Shang falls head over heels in a second Lord Shang, aloof and abstinent, who never got close to women, was forced by his grandmother to marry the little girl he'd watched grow up. He had always thought of himself as her elder and had never seen her as a woman. But the moment he left her a divorce agreement, he regretted it, especially when he saw all the men flocking around her. In public, Lord Shang was noble and haught 1.9kReads9.2Score54514d adds

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   Oh my god, this book is actually third on the best-read list, so I have to recommend it [laughs]. What's it like to be pressured by an old lady to have a wedding night and end up falling in love with yourself?

9. 109 漂 Pretty Poison: She Returned from Hell 漂亮坏种：她从地狱归来 Hidden in the Snow雪上隐Modern Romance561k WordsCompleted Sweet and heartbreaking, so addictive it’ll make you cry! [Forced love! Guaranteed quality, dive right in! Perfect for all-night reading] Delicate, pampered, beautiful little “villain” ❌ A powerful tycoon who loves her fiercely and proves it through action A powerful man from Beijing’s elite breaks his vows and lowers his head; the untouchable beauty descends from her pedestal to fight for what she wants! ❤ Age gap + seducing a powerful man + both are reborn + sister’s fiancé romance + both are 3.7kReads9.0Score23914d adds

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10. 110 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- 10.7kReads9.2Score1k14d adds
11. 111 娇 Spoiled by My Uncle: He’s Addicted to Doting on His Wife 娇宠，大叔宠妻上瘾 Mm, Mwah嗯嘛Modern Romance635k WordsCompleted [A love story that grows over time + a fatherly male lead + a spoiled little princess + darkly sweet romance + a nine-year age gap] “Tyrant.” Li Hanting gave her a cold look. “You’re getting bolder by the day. Who taught you to insult people?” Si Ning shook her head and hurried to explain. “No, I didn’t insult you. I wouldn’t dare.” “You dared to say you were leaving. What else wouldn’t you dare? If I hear you say you’re leaving again, I’ll break your legs first. Let’s see if you dare say it 12.2kReads9.0Score1.2k14d adds

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    🔥Follow me, you won't get lost when you're looking for something to read!🔥 🌹A sweet and heartwarming story of a nurturing, fatherly male lead and a spoiled little princess, with a nine-year age gap. A dark and sweet romance that will leave you wanting more!🌹 👑Li Hanting, cold and aloof, yet he dotes on her unconditionally. When the little princess Si Ning accidentally offends him, his threats are filled with tenderness. 👀 💬"Tyrant," she whispers, but he coldly replies, "I see you're getting bolder and bolder. Who taught you to swear?"😏 🏠Strict family rules, which she always forgets. He uses these rules to bind her, but also to pamper her with love. 🌙The evening rules, the reprimands for late returns—behind his sternness lies deep care for her. 👀Si Ning's resentful gaze, his doting yet strict nature—this age-gap romance is full of sweetness and challenges.

12. 112 禁 The Abstinent Doctor Whispers Sweet Nothings, and His Sweet Little Darling Cries Pearls Again 禁欲医生低声诱哄，乖软宝贝又掉珍珠 Coconut Milk Rice Crust椰汁锅巴Modern Romance512k WordsCompleted My new story is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 865Reads8.8Score16514d adds
13. 113 借 Staying at My Best Friend’s Place, I Catch Her Underworld Uncle’s Eye 借住闺蜜家，被她的黑道小叔看上 Lily Rain百合雨Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Forbidden love] [Age gap] [Domineering CEO] [Obsessive] She was a quiet, guarded child who endured far too much at an age when she should have had no worries. Perhaps her fate had been marked by sorrow from the very moment she was born. An impoverished family, a belief that boys mattered more than girls, and a broken childhood. She should never have met Lu Siyao. Then she would never have become entangled with her uncle. The age gap of more than ten years, the gossip, and society’s judgment wer 12.3kReads9.0Score1.2k14d adds
14. 114 云 Master Yun Raised a Little Rose with Thorns 云爷养了朵带刺的小玫瑰 Sweet Little Orange甜甜的橘子Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted [Possessive + cold and abstinent + ruthless, domineering CEO + seemingly lively and obedient, but secretly extremely possessive and flirtatious] When Yun Zhizhi was five, fourteen-year-old Yun Jingchen found her and brought her home. From then on, she became the little princess he cherished above all else. Everyone in S City knew that Yun Jingchen, head of the Yun family, had a precious darling whom he protected fiercely. She had never appeared in public in all these years, and everyone was curi 2.5kReads8.8Score25714d adds

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    The male lead raised the female lead, and on her coming-of-age ceremony, she confessed her feelings to him, and they got together. It's so sweet!

15. 115 甜 Sweet Spoiling: The Empress Is Adorable and Soft 甜宠：皇后娘娘又娇又软 Yang Congxin杨从心Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Historical romance + household intrigue + sweet romance The emperor of the Great Liang has only one woman in his harem: the empress. This leaves the court officials deeply dissatisfied. What displeases them even more is that His Majesty the Emperor actually carries the empress into court! 7.1kReads7.6Score36014d adds

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    🍨🍨①When the male lead was three years old, he took a great liking to the female lead when she was just a month old. The next day, the female lead was betrothed to the male lead to be his crown princess. He also brought the female lead into the palace to raise her. The male lead would personally take care of the female lead, feed her, and coax her to sleep. He wouldn't even let others hold her for a little longer...

16. 116 疯 The Unhinged Big Shot's Twisted Devotion Leaves His Soft Little Darling Dazed with Kisses 疯批大佬病态溺宠，小娇软被亲懵 Sparkling Little Gold闪闪小金Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted Short drama now streaming | [Beautiful, soft-spoken, coy little temptress x Powerful, high-ranking, unhinged tycoon] When Jiang Yaoyao transmigrated into a book, she was perched coquettishly on the villainous tycoon’s lap, her red lips close to the side of his face. Her voice was soft and sweet, her eyes seductive. “Mr. Pei, I’ve admired you for a long time...” The man looked down at her, his eyes cold and unreadable. The next moment, he grabbed her wrist. The dagger the original character had s 44.6kReads9.3Score3.7k14d adds
17. 117 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 11.1kReads9.4Score1.6k14d adds

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    1. A heartwarming coming-of-age story with delicate writing. The etiquette and family traditions instilled from childhood don't feel like feudalistic constraints, but rather showcase the profound cultural heritage of a centuries-old family in Jiangnan. 2. The female lead deeply loves the male lead, even in humble circumstances and hardship, she remains devoted. The male lead deserves her love; he's incredibly gentle, and the two are a perfect match.

18. 118 野EN A Wild Dog Catches a Butterfly 野犬抓蝴蝶 Recovered from a Cold伤风好了Modern Romance372k WordsCompleted [Sweet, timid girl × gloomy, unhinged troublemaker] [Childhood friends + forced love + reunion after years apart + both pure + happy ending] (Original title: The Wild Dog Catches the Butterfly) Xi Jin was born into a wealthy family. With his striking looks and cool, otherworldly air, he was the picture of perfection. At eighteen, he won the world championship in the 10-meter air pistol, making a name for himself overnight. To his teachers, he was a top student. To his countless fans, he was a bo 25.9kReads8.6Score2.4k14d adds

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    🍎✨The male lead raises the female lead, a classic father-son dynamic. ①The female lead is timid and obedient. At the age of seven, she lives with her mother, a gardener, at the male lead's family estate. The male lead, possessive and obsessive from a young age, falls head over heels for the female lead at first sight, a hopelessly infatuated lover who can't live without her. He occupies her life from age 7 to 21. How could he willingly let this little rose he nurtured and cared for belong to someone else…?

19. 119 坠 A Kiss Fallen on the Autumn Wind 坠吻秋风 Half a Moon半只月Modern Romance149k WordsCompleted [Long-planned scheme / possessive / forced love / reunited after a breakup / mutual redemption / both are each other’s first and only / happy ending] Zhou Mi is the pride of heaven, a man perched high above the rest. Everyone who has met him has nothing but praise for him. Only Wen Zhi knows the ruthless cruelty hidden beneath his gentle exterior. The moment she accidentally discovers his secret, Zhou Mi has already claimed her as his own. He is barely surviving in a swamp, and she is the only 4.6kReads9.0Score38414d adds
20. 120 白 His White Moonlight Returns Home, and Mrs. Zhou Is Done! 白月光回国，这周太太她不当了！ E E Er E婀蛾尔厄Modern Romance563k WordsCompleted [Suave but wicked, sharp-tongued daddy-type CEO] x [Spoiled, dramatic clingy flower] [Both are each other's first] [Scheming to seize someone + a long, grueling pursuit to win her back + extreme push and pull + a war of love] Ever since Jiang Yue asked Zhou Songnian for a divorce, her life has gone completely off the rails. At first, she thought she'd be dealing with the reality of a dignified catfight among wealthy wives, a cheesy TVB primetime melodrama where two women fight over one man: "She 17.5kReads8.9Score1.3k14d adds

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    This plot is absolutely insane and illogical; the male lead starts raising the female lead from the age of 17. He truly treats her like a daughter!

21. 121 九 The Ninth Master’s Beloved Little Ancestor Is a Force to Be Reckoned With 九爷心尖的小祖宗飒爆了 Jin Xiaoqi锦晓柒Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The infamous Ninth Master Fu, whose name alone strikes terror into people's hearts, has brought home a little menace. Soon, everyone in Yancheng hears that Ninth Master has brought a girl back from the countryside. She’s beautiful, fair-skinned, and temperamental! Little do they know, she’s even more capable than she is beautiful! With nothing better to do, she hacks into some agency’s System. When she gets annoyed, she steals someone’s billion-yuan contract. When she gets excited, several compa 2.8kReads9.3Score32714d adds

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    Ninth Master's doting affection for his little princess is practically overflowing the screen! Who could resist such a powerful act of love? The little princess's happiness, cherished and pampered by Ninth Master, is truly enviable. This extreme favoritism, reserved solely for her, makes their story a testament to the beauty of love! Buying an entire island and dispatching over a dozen helicopters—Ninth Master's actions are unparalleled! The sweet interactions between Ninth Master and his little princess are incredibly heartwarming! Although Ninth Master's deep affection isn't explicitly stated, his actions speak volumes!

22. 122 残 Dream of a Broken Mountain 残山梦 Qi Shang七裳Modern Romance412k WordsCompleted Not actually uncle and niece | Older, fatherly male lead | Repressed love | Winning her back | Healing [Devoted and restrained × beauty who knows how to use her charms] “Do you know who I like?” “Who?” “Jin Zhan's uncle. Mine, too.” After a moment, the expected scolding never came. Wen Zhi curled her lips into a smile. “He doesn't love you. Is that why you came to London?” Wen Zhi didn't answer. She turned her head and breathed warm air onto the glass, writing his name on the window: Jin Yeyan H 1.3kReads8.4Score11114d adds

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    The man raised the woman from childhood; they are pseudo-uncle and niece, with the man being older than the woman, like a father figure.

23. 123 被 After Eight Years of Being Spoiled, She Became the Big Boss's Most Cherished One 被富养八年，她成为大佬的心肝宠 Qi Mucheng七沐丞Modern Romance263k WordsCompleted Ji Ran deliberately arranged to be fostered at Si Chen's home, assuming the man would despise her for being frail and sickly. Unexpectedly, he gave her all his affection. He treated her illness, cooked for her, and turned into a fiercely protective husband. The man lit his opponent's cigarette with a burning banknote, his face full of disdain. "This whole box wouldn't even cover my sweetheart's expenses for one day." 628Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    Eight years ago, the female lead's father was murdered, and the male lead adopted her, spoiling her like a little princess!

24. 124 被 After My Whole Family Rejected Me, My Younger Uncle Stole the Family Away Overnight 被全家嫌后，小叔他连夜偷家 Cat Maomao Sui Sui猫瑁岁岁Modern Romance530k WordsOngoing (The rating just opened and should rise. Guaranteed sweetness, no angst.) [1v1 + Mutual devotion + 8-year age gap + Uncle + Aphasia + Comeback] Indulgent pampering with no limits! A sweet little romance! Soft, adorable heiress with aphasia X Obsessive CEO uncle At her nineteenth birthday banquet, her parents personally put her on the negotiating table for an arranged marriage. Because of her aphasia, Xu Leyu had endured cold stares since childhood. In despair, she called him, sobbing uncontrol 50Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    Although the rating is low, it's incredibly good. The female lead is initially ostracized because of her aphasia, but after a phone call, the male lead flies back from abroad to protect her. He's a guiding lover—from initially doting on her, to gradually confirming his own feelings, and finally guiding her to confirm her love for him, his protective instincts are extremely strong! He also helps the female lead grow little by little. [Heart emojis]

25. 125 他 His Little Peony 他的小芍药 An Jiuling安九凌Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted Completed [Rebirth + pseudo uncle-niece relationship + fatherly nurturing + younger uncle takes the lead + eight-year age gap + second male lead chases his wife to the crematorium + both leads are each other's first and only] [Sweet, gentle girl x self-restrained, proper, abstinent younger uncle] In her previous life, Wen Ning lost both her parents and was taken in by her grandfather's old friend, who brought her to live with the Meng family in Dijiang City. That was the first time she met Meng 7.5kReads8.7Score79214d adds

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    The male lead raised the female lead from childhood. After her parents left, she was taken to live with the male lead. Throughout her youth, the male lead was her only support, loving and protecting her. "Meng Yanzhou, do you like me?" "No." "You're lying! You kissed me that night and said something to me." "You said you wanted to... Sleep with me."

26. 126 隔 The Gentleman Next Door (Two-Volume Set) 隔壁先生(全二册) Chong Er虫二Modern Romance265k WordsCompleted The first time Zhuang Xiaoyue met Ji Yan, one thought filled her mind: a true gentleman, gentle as jade. Whenever she had some free time, she couldn’t stop herself from heading over to the apartment across the hall. “Could I use your bathroom? I want to take a shower...” “Could I borrow some hot water? I want to make instant noodles...” “Could I borrow a little of your time? I’d like you to help me study...” Ji Yan raised an eyebrow. “How do you always find an excuse to come over?” Zhuang Xiaoyu 395Reads9.4Score10014d adds

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    The first book features a male and female lead who are neighbors. The male lead watches the female lead grow up, while the female lead is more proactive. It's super good and worth reading two or three times! [Laughing] The second book also features a male and female lead who are neighbors. The male lead is the female lead's mentor. It's also worth reading two or three times! [Laughing]

27. 127 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 4kReads6.3Score24414d adds

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    The older brother raised his younger sister from childhood.

28. 128 嘴 Sharp-Tongued but Soft-Hearted, My Younger Uncle Chases His Wife to the Crematorium 嘴硬心软，小叔叔他追妻火葬场了 Qiqi Cub柒柒崽Modern Romance290k WordsCompleted [Not Actually Uncle and Niece] + [Forbidden Tension] + [Age Gap] + [Growing-Up Romance] + [Mutual Firsts] [Happy Ending] A cunning little fox in a rabbit's clothing × the ruthless head of the Huo family, a man with blood on his hands When Lu Ran was six, Huo Xingzhi brought her to the Huo family. He was the uncle who raised her. But after she came of age, her greatest wish was to be with him. He scolded her, saying she must have lost her mind to think that way. While he was drunk, she secretly c 2.2kReads8.7Score15014d adds

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    The female lead was raised by the male lead since childhood, and she calls him "little uncle." She's liked him since she was little. Later, she mustered up the courage to confess her feelings, but the male lead told her to get lost. After she actually left, the male lead regretted it, and now he'll have to put in a lot of effort to win her back. 🥰

29. 129 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 13.3kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds

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    It wasn't really raising them physically, more like virtual raising them. We'd known each other since they were two, and only met again after eighteen years. It was so sweet and funny! A great read!!!

30. 130 叔 Uncle, You're So Mean! This Little Kitten's About to Throw a Tantrum! 叔叔你太坏，小奶猫要发脾气啦！ Xia Buya夏布吖Modern Romance442k WordsCompleted [Twelve-Year Age Gap + Fatherly Boyfriend + Coming-of-Age Romance + Sweet and Angsty] [Long-Laid Plans + Mutual Devotion + Healing Each Other + CEO Romance at Its Finest] Song Zhiyi is a sweet, delicate young woman. Chen Qiaosheng is a powerful, cold, and desireless tycoon from one of the capital’s top families. “I’m sorry I made you cancel your engagement party...” “Mm...” “Don’t be mad. I’ll make it up to you.” “How?” “If you can’t get married, I... I can make it up to you by giving myself to 320Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead raises the female lead; he is devoted and domineering.

31. 131 完 I'm Done For, the Top Host I Picked Is a Big Shot from the Capital 完蛋，我点的头牌是京圈大佬 Xia Buya夏布吖Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The Jiang family’s illegitimate daughter, outwardly obedient but rebellious to the core, × the refined, cold, and proud Sixth Master Fu, feared by everyone in the capital’s elite circle “How are you going to thank me?” The man’s magnetic, seductive voice sounded by her ear once again. Jiang Liuli’s earlobes flushed warm. She knew she couldn’t escape. Every time he said that, she became a little rabbit completely at his mercy. What had she done to end up owing him so many favors? He was supposed 5.8kReads8.6Score63814d adds
32. 132 收 After Adopting My Enemy's Daughter 收养仇家女儿后 Y ZhizhiY之之Modern Romance201k WordsCompleted Alternate setting + sworn enemies + faux siblings + unequal status + physical and emotional torment To outsiders, Jin Chuan big shot Shen Xingzhi is a gentle, refined gentleman, humble and polite. In reality, he lost his parents when he was young, which made him ruthless and kept his emotions hidden. When he discovers that his enemy is actually an old family friend, he immediately sets out to take revenge. The last shred of kindness in his heart leads him to adopt his childhood friend’s daught 722Reads6.2Score—14d adds

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    Just listen to the name.

33. 133 娇 Spoiled by the Forbidden-Love Tyrant: He Craves Her Kisses Day and Night 娇宠！禁欲暴君炙野情深日日索吻 Huang Tang Mu Qing荒糖木晴Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted One true pairing, both devoted only to each other, everyone’s darling, a gradual coming-of-age romance, an age gap, and a fatherly male lead A mischievous young princess VS a cold-blooded emperor Sheng Nuonuo was raised and pampered by the emperor. One day, while sitting on the dragon throne and writing a letter home to her father, she suddenly got a stomachache and collapsed right onto the throne. “Brother Emperor, is Nu’er going to die?” Nangong Jue looked at the red stain, his eyes darkening. 14.2kReads7.5Score1.1k14d adds

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    Super sweet! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

34. 134 绿 Shades of Green 绿调 Li Zhen璃瑧Modern Romance3.3M WordsOngoing [Coming-of-age, mutual healing, gentle girl × tender-hearted boy, tragic ending] Love and Redemption There are many versions of Nan Yan and Ming Qing's story at Nanda. Some say they were childhood sweethearts, inseparable and together every day, with Ming Qing holding Nan Yan close at every turn. Some say Nan Yan was mentally ill, and that she and Ming Qing were cousins. Some say Nan Yan was unfaithful, Ming Qing was the other man, and Nan Yan kept a string of men around and used them to climb t 348Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The child I raised myself is becoming increasingly strange; I'm already deeply entangled in it.

35. 135 乖 So Well-Behaved 乖惹 Yi Yuchen奕语晨Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted [One True Love Each + Sweet Romance + Eight-Year Age Gap + Fatherly Boyfriend] Everyone in high society knew that Lord Lu kept his power secure through ruthless, decisive means, showing no mercy. But at some point, a young girl appeared by his side. She was bright-eyed, sweet, gentle, and utterly beloved by Lord Lu. Everyone began scheming to get close to Zheng Luoxuan. If Lord Lu wasn't interested in women, then... Marrying the girl he doted on would surely be a way to get in with him, right? T 21.9kReads9.1Score2.3k14d adds

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    The male lead raised the female lead to adulthood, then took her for himself. Now that her grandfather wants to find her a boyfriend, the male lead secretly embraces her and asks: "Didn't we kiss enough last night?" [Admiration]

36. 136 腹 The Scheming Tycoon Is a Hopeless Romantic, and He Can Win Himself Over 腹黑大佬是恋爱脑，他会自我攻略 Zhao Guanqi赵观棋Modern Romance563k WordsCompleted [The more narcissistic the male lead is at first, the more pathetic he becomes later] [Coming-of-age romance + devoted couple + confinement + sweet romance] A young man found a little girl while out hunting. She was a doll-like beauty, with snow-white skin and the makings of a natural beauty. He kept her locked away for eight whole years, giving her the finest education and the best life, raising her into a proud little princess whom no one dared to offend. He made her like a snow lotus atop a m 174Reads7.3Score10514d adds

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    The female lead isn't a naive and innocent girl; she was raised by the male lead from a young age, and she becomes very strong later on.

37. 137 甜 So Sweet! The Princess Just Has to Be Proud and Delicate, and the Movie Star Will Bow to Her 甜！公主只管矜娇，影帝自会俯腰 Chen Zhuyue陈逐月Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted Childhood Sweethearts Series 1: [Livestreamed Dating Show] [Developmental Romance] [Sweet, Devoted Love] [Childhood Sweethearts] [Only Two Years Apart] [Feel-Good Power Fantasy] [Flirting Both Ways] [They Actually Communicate] The ratings have only just come in, so they're very low. This is pure, sugary fluff with no angst. Just enjoy the sweetness, and please don't overthink it or look for logic. If it's not your thing, please don't leave hate. The entertainment industry's unruly, top-tier star 4.6kReads9.2Score58414d adds

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    This is so sweet! Childhood sweethearts in the entertainment industry!

38. 138 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 510Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    The story is set in the Republican era. The female protagonist was adopted by the male protagonist when she was about to freeze to death. From then on, she went from being a rural girl to a wealthy young lady. The male protagonist became her brother. A few years later, the male protagonist's family was destroyed and he worked hard to earn money to support his sister's education and raise her.

39. 139 捡 I Picked Up a Sweet Girl 捡到一个乖乖女 Su Xiaoting苏小婷Modern Romance293k WordsCompleted Adorable, mischievous little bunny vs. proud, domineering big bad wolf [1v1, both pure in love + Secret Crush Becomes Real + Mutual Devotion + Growing Up Together + Strong, Devoted Hero + Extra Sweet] When Huo Yanli brought Chu Ci home, she was filthy from head to toe, like a little beggar. She was six years old. In the years that followed, Huo Yanli spoiled Chu Ci until she was a princess, more precious than any rare treasure. Love was like a seed, scattered carelessly in her heart. In the peac 839Reads7.5Score12314d adds

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    🌸The male lead in this book raised the female lead from childhood to adulthood. He took her in and raised her when she was six years old. He personally took her to school and picked her up after school. The male lead is cold to others, but he dotes on her a lot and is very gentle with her. [Admiration]

40. 140 病 Sick Obsession: The Brooding Tyrant Is Reborn After Killing Himself for Her 病态占有：阴郁暴君为她自杀重生 Little Green Plum小青梅啦Ancient Romance580k WordsCompleted [A possessive, deranged, bloodthirsty crown prince X a sweet, tearful, utterly principled young cousin] Yu Youning, the second young lady of the Duke of Guo's household, was blessed with lustrous hair, a graceful figure, and breathtaking beauty. Sadly, she'd been frail and sickly since childhood, and the Imperial Preceptor bluntly predicted she wouldn't live past sixteen. Her family accepted her fate, and she had nearly given up herself. But one person refused to accept it. Gripping her waist, e 3.8kReads9.1Score35114d adds

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    🎀✨A crazy, possessive prince x a delicate, crybaby cousin. The female lead has been frail and sickly since childhood, which the male lead finds particularly endearing. He holds her and comforts her every day, showering her with precious medicinal herbs and pampering her like a little princess.

41. 141 厉 Young Master Li's Adored Wife: A Sweet Little Darling 厉少绝宠：呆萌小妻碗里来 A Jin阿瑾Modern Romance627k WordsCompleted “Lord, they bullied me and hurt my hand!” Su Nuannuan held out her little hand, slightly reddened from just punching a burly man to the ground… The men lying on the ground, groaning in pain, could only weep in dismay. Who was bullying whom here? Li Jueting lifted Su Nuannuan’s fair, slightly reddened hand and examined it seriously for a while. “Mm, that’s quite a serious injury. I’ll have the family doctor take an X-ray later and check that your bones are all right.” Everyone around them: “…” Lo 285Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    CEO Li Zhanbei, a man who nurtures his daughter Su Nian, adopts her and raises her with utmost care. However, when a rival appears, he discovers he's already hopelessly entangled in this "pseudo-nurturing" relationship. The male lead harbors ulterior motives from the very beginning, meticulously planning his every move.

42. 142 他 He Is a Fantasy of the World 他是人间妄想 South Isle南屿Modern Romance49k WordsCompleted Their fingers intertwined, yet they couldn't hold on to forever... 2Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 143 偏 The Obsessive Tycoon’s White Moonlight 偏执大佬的白月光 Xie Weichen谢微尘Modern Romance524k WordsCompleted [1V1: Independent beauty goddess vs. obsessive, aloof male lead] Set up by her fake younger sister, she was dragged into a strange man's room. Ye Xinghe originally planned to identify him using the room keycard she'd stolen. But an unwanted engagement got in her way. Especially that man named Lu Jingxiu. He clearly didn't want the engagement either, so why wouldn't he leave her alone? He recognized her by the mole at the corner of her left eye. From then on, he stuck by her side and refused to l 3Reads—Score—14d adds
44. 144 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 22.5kReads8.9Score1.5k14d adds
45. 145 领 After We Got Our Marriage License, My Possessive Uncle Kisses Me 99 Times a Day 领证后，偏执大叔每天吻我99次 Sweet Kitty Ya甜猫儿吖Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Adapted into the short dramas You Are the Light of My Life and A Glimmer of Light for You Qin Xin was the Qin family's only heiress. But right after her grandfather passed away, her father brought home an older sister. Her sister was always picking on her, and her father openly favored the other girl. He even dumped Qin Xin in a cemetery on a rainy day like she was a piece of trash. Just when Qin Xin thought she'd be left homeless, she met a gloomy CEO. After the CEO sweet-talked and coaxed 5.1kReads9.4Score74114d adds
46. 146 韩 Han Tingchuan and Chen Xiaobei 韩莛川与陈小贝 Qian Yu Sends Love茜屿比心Modern Romance82k WordsOngoing The story of Han Tingchuan and Chen Xiaobei 25Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist raises the female protagonist, who is 17 years older than him.

47. 147 荏 Rennan 荏南 A River Full of Stars满河星Modern Romance115k WordsCompleted Rennan is the apple of the Jiang family's eye, a refined young lady whose every word and action is proper and graceful. Whatever she wants is hers for the asking. Only Rennan knows what she wants most, yet can never reach. Though she is the Jiang family's young master's betrothed in all but name, the one she has always coveted is the head of the Jiang family himself, Jiang Qingzhi. She wants to take off the gold-rimmed glasses he always wears, kiss the hollows beneath them, and kiss the moon she 1.8kReads9.4Score19914d adds

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    Ren Nan is the apple of the Jiang family's eye, a well-mannered and refined young lady whose every word and action is proper. She can get whatever she wants with a simple reach. Only Ren Nan herself knows what she truly desires, yet cannot attain. Although she is the Jiang family's young master's tacitly accepted fiancée, she has always coveted the patriarch of the Jiang family—Jiang Qingzhi. She wants to remove the gold-rimmed glasses he always wears, kiss the eye sockets beneath them, and kiss the moon she has always admired. "Big brother, if I were to jump like this, would you catch me?" Ren Nan stood on the terrace, shimmering lights behind her. Jiang Qingzhi didn't answer her, but simply took a few steps closer and opened his arms. She fell into the moon's embrace. [The reserved and deeply affectionate eldest brother Jiang Qingzhi x the obedient yet resilient Ren Nan of the Jiang family]

48. 148 我 I Dwell in the Spring Mountains [Reborn] 我栖春山【重生】 Moonlight Falling on Branches明月落枝Ancient Romance751k WordsCompleted [A heartless, scheming beauty after being reborn × a cold, powerful minister who has hidden his love for two lifetimes + revenge + the ex-husband's road to redemption + Mary Sue + sweet, satisfying romance + a two-lifetime secret love finally comes true] Ming Hui spent her whole life exhausting herself to become Xie Yunqi's empress. In the end, Xie Yunqi helped her cousin take the throne and stole her position as empress. Her cousin's son was already five, while her own child had been buried ben 1.3kReads8.1Score15414d adds

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    A sweet and doting romance novel featuring a fostering relationship and pseudo-siblings, where both the female lead and the second male lead are reborn. "My precious little darling, why can't I overstep my bounds?! [Angry]"

49. 149 我 My Brother and I Both Transmigrated 我和哥哥都穿越了 Xu Tinglan叙亭兰Ancient Romance503k WordsCompleted [Powerful hero humbles himself + Both leads are each other’s only one] You returned from a faraway place, your smile unchanged, as though it still carried the sweet fragrance of plum blossoms. I asked you, “The climate and customs there can’t have been very pleasant, can they?” But you answered calmly, “Wherever my heart finds peace is my home.” Zhang Heng looked at her intently and said, “Yuer, your tears are more precious to me than anything.” “Every drop feels like blood from my own heart.” 916Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Raised from childhood to adulthood, a powerful older man versus a naive and obedient young woman.

50. 150 强 Forced Love: Keeping Him as My Caged Canary 强制宠爱：豢养他的金丝雀 Wushang Zhen无上真Modern Romance251k WordsCompleted Spoiled, down-on-her-luck little white rabbit × aloof, noble scion of a powerful family [Possessive Love + 12-Year Age Gap + Growing-Up Romance + Heroine Is a Delicate Beauty Like a Parasitic Vine, Spoiled and Willful, Bold Because She Knows She’s Loved + Fatherly Hero + Hero Chases His Wife to the Crematorium] The girl he had kept by his side since she was ten was standing by the flowerbed, smiling radiantly. She was even prettier than the flowers blooming toward the sun, but that smile wasn’t 2.5kReads8.2Score15914d adds

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    "Spoiled and Broken Love"—A forbidden love, a tale of sweetness and heartbreak! Chen Xingjian, a cold and domineering CEO, has pampered Zhong Yang since childhood, harboring unspeakable deep affection for her. Zhong Yang, an innocent and carefree young girl, takes Chen Xingjian's doting affection for granted, unaware that this affection has already soured. When her relationship with Liang Xingjian blossoms, Chen Xingjian's possessiveness explodes, determined to keep her by his side at all costs. Forced and struggling, sweetness and heartbreak, Zhong Yang wavers between love and hate. Chen Xingjian's deep affection is like poison, both captivating and causing her pain. Can this forbidden love ultimately bear fruit? "Spoiled and Broken Love" will take you on an extreme journey of sweet pampering and heartbreak!

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