Any Crime-Solving BL Novels? I Really Want to Read Some 😭😭 有没有那种破案文？双楠的真的想看😭😭

1. 251 长 Chronicles of Changqing: Spring Grass Grows Deep in the City 长庆纪事之城春草木深 Hat Tilted, Flowers Pinned侧帽簪花Two Male Leads326k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Younger Top, Strong Pairing + Mystery and Crime Solving + Love That Grows Over Time] In the autumn of the second year of Changqing, on the Double Ninth Festival, Xue Qi, Minister of Justice, is murdered in his own home. His death is bizarre: his head and feet are touching. The new emperor is furious and orders Li Xuan of the Court of Judicial Review to investigate the case thoroughly. Li Xuan travels to Luoyang to investigate and, together with the enthusiastic constable Lu Pin 47Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The main plot revolves around ancient detective stories, featuring two strong male leads, one younger and one older—a passionate and tolerant pairing. In short, my perfect match for this couple.

2. 252 邵 Dr. Shao's Psychological Trap 邵医生的心理陷阱 Mu Qinghan穆卿寒Two Male Leads660k WordsCompleted [Bottom + 1v1 + Both Pure + Slow Burn] Lin Yu was handsome and well-mannered. Everyone thought he had a bright future ahead, with success in both his career and love life just around the corner. Then he suddenly broke up with his girlfriend and was assigned to a tiny department that most people probably wouldn't even remember existed. H.A.D. Harassment Assessment Department. While everyone else sighed over his prospects, Lin Yu alone stayed sunny and optimistic, and got on with his work. “Capta —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   These are them.

3. 253 烬 Chasing the Killer Along the Ashen Trail 烬线追凶 A Cool Window in the Fading Summer凉窗稀夏Two Male Leads393k WordsCompleted Forensic pathologist vs. team captain (Note the order: forensic pathologist first, team captain second!) Please take a look at the discussion I posted in my book’s community. This is my first novel, and even I thought it was pretty bad after rereading it, so please don’t read it if that bothers you. Thank you. A body is pulled from the water in Nancheng District. The victim was a witness to a murder case three months earlier. In just two days, three witnesses suffer misfortune in succession: one 1.2kReads8.3Score194Shelves

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   A group of cows!!!

4. 254 呆 The Foolish Officer's Genius Baby 呆子警官的天才宝贝 Particle Cheng粒子澄Two Male Leads283k WordsOngoing A single case brings too many tangled fates to light. As they keep searching for the truth, they press on through every trial. He asks, “Is it worth paying such a high price to protect the people you care about?” He replies, “If it's you, it's worth it.” 4Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 255 重 Reborn in 1993: I'm a Criminal Profiling Specialist 重生1993：我是刑侦侧写师 Listening to the Wind Beyond the Tower楼外听风Mystery2.5M WordsOngoing [Crime Investigation] [Case-Solving Focus] Lin Zhimo, a leading expert in criminal psychology, is reborn as a frail records clerk at a police station in 1993. While violent criminals run rampant and veteran detectives rely on legwork, he opens his notebook and says, “The killer is 28, left-handed, has a stutter, rides a green bicycle, and lives within three blocks.” The captain tears up his report. “Get back to the records room!” A week later, when a suspect matching every detail is arrested, th 3kReads6.6Score261Shelves

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   Recommended Criminal Profiling and Crime Solving Novels

6. 256 欲 Mortal Heart, Burning Desire 欲念凡心 Ben Zhijie本止戒Two Female Leads233k WordsCompleted [Dual Female Leads + Both Pure + Everyone Is Evil] [The Inherently Clueless, Trashy Heartbreaker Who Talks a Mile a Minute, Shen Younian VS the Arrogant, Somewhat Untamed Queen Bee, Song Fanxin] “Only by staying hopeless can I keep savoring fleeting moments of happiness...” That was what Shen Younian had believed for the past 27 years, until she met Song Fanxin... Scene 1 Song Fanxin: “You have lovely legs, and that burgundy dress really suits your complexion. Other than today... have we met be 128Reads9.5Score—Shelves
7. 257 破 Dawn of Murder 1: Undercurrent 破晓杀机1：暗潮 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery165k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation and Deduction + Criminal Psychology + Stunning Twists + Horror + Wild Imagination] On the square of the Police University, a horrifying corpse lies curled inside a shattered sculpture, its face contorted as if frozen in a silent scream. Even more unsettling, a note found in the victim's stomach eerily foretells the crime scene. Chen Ye has only just become a police officer when he is handed such a difficult case, and this is only the beginning. A string of deaths shatters 737Reads8.9Score120Shelves

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   A collection of high-scoring crime dramas, pick and choose at will, every single one is top-notch! 🔥🔥🔥

8. 258 在 In the Darkness 在黑暗中 Jin Shisicha金十四钗Two Male Leads537k WordsCompleted “There's always a pair of eyes watching you, in the dark, when you least expect it.” This novel explores a very ancient philosophical paradox: the Ship of Theseus. According to an ancient Greek legend, the people of Athens preserved the ship Theseus had sailed as a monument. But as time passed, its rotting wooden planks were gradually replaced until not a single original plank remained. Was it still the same ship? Crime investigation, mystery, two equally matched leads. Pairing: Shen Liufei x Xi 18Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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   Not that I'm saying you shouldn't love it too much, but I'm still reading the first two books. As for the third and fourth, just ask around. But in the fourth one, "Beware of War Criminals," Captain Xian is the bottom (submissive). And in the third one, I absolutely adore my adorable Wei Baobao; I finished it in 10 hours! [Admiration]

9. 259 这 I Don't Want to Have Nightmares Again 这次不想再做噩梦了 Prickly Pear Tea刺果茶Two Male Leads331k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 401Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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   Highly recommended!!! It's incredibly good, with a fresh premise and fantastic characters. Even as a bookworm of over 10 years, I was pleasantly surprised. The story begins with an initial revelation of who the murderer is, but then one twist after another unfolds.

10. 260 长 At the End of the Long Night 长夜尽头 Su Baibai苏白白白Mystery182k WordsCompleted [Crime Investigation + Based on Real Cases + Two Male Leads] After moving to Yucheng, Bai Li runs into Ji Yunshu, his childhood friend who is now a police captain, during a robbery investigation. A murder takes place at Bai Li's pet hospital. The crime scene has been meticulously staged, with no clues to be found, and Bai Li himself becomes a suspect! But when investigators follow the trail from the crime scene, they discover that the killer is a psychiatric patient?! And the seemingly insignifi 603Reads8.3Score100Shelves

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    Each case is as exciting as a reality show; the author's writing is fluent, and the reasoning process is rigorous, making it impossible to put down! [Laughs]

11. 261 致 Deadly Scorpion 1: A Male Criminal's Case Files 致命毒蝎1：男子犯罪档案 Yingzhong and Wu应钟和伍Mystery170k WordsCompleted 3.3kReads9.2Score367Shelves
12. 262 刑 Criminal Investigation: Consultant Shao Let the Wolf Into His House 刑侦：邵顾问他引狼入室了 Xia Qian夏迁Two Male Leads663k WordsCompleted Lin Yu was handsome and well put together. Everyone thought he had a bright future ahead, with success in both his career and love life just around the corner. Then, out of nowhere, he broke up with his girlfriend and was assigned to a tiny department most people might not even remember existed. H.A.D. The Harassment Assessment Department. While everyone else sighed over his misfortune, Lin Yu alone stayed upbeat and got on with his work. “Captain Lin, your girlfriend was so beautiful. Why did y 388Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    I've only looked at these two so far, but I think they're pretty good. You guys can check them out and give them a try! [Drooling emojis]

13. 263 指 Beyond the Fingerprints 指纹之外 Kite Guest on the Hillside半山鸢客Mystery168k WordsOngoing Forensic trace expert Lin Du can read any trace, except the ones that lead to himself. At a corpse-burial site in the mountains, the DNA under the victim’s fingernails is a perfect match for Lin Du’s. His partner, Shen Quan, points a gun at him and asks, “Are you here to solve the case, or destroy the evidence?” Lin Du has no answer. He has forgotten more than just his memories: something has also been implanted in his genes. He has no idea that Shen Quan is quietly clenching his right hand into 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's really good! The author probably didn't do a good job with the title and description; I almost missed a great crime drama. The only downside is that it's too short—not enough!

14. 264 怀 The Banquet of Huaiqin 怀慬之宴 Lu Guiyin路归引Two Male Leads229k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Pure Love + Extra Sweet + Mystery Solving] This is a gently told story of various murder cases that take place in the Great Liang Kingdom during a time of peace and prosperity. With all the tangled connections between them, let’s see how the two male leads solve the cases! 108Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    These are all crime-solving novels with two male protagonists that I personally find enjoyable. Two of them are historical romance novels, some with romantic subplots, and some include other elements such as: sickliness, superpowers (personal recommendations).

15. 265 你 You Are My Causality 你是我的因果律 Gilgamesh Fragrance吉尔伽美香Two Male Leads579k WordsOngoing [Dual Male Leads / Sci-Fi Mystery / Equally Matched Leads / Rekindled Love / Winning Back His Ex / Mutual Secret Crush] [A Brand-New Superpower System · Brain-Teasing, Thrilling Case-Solving] Completed arcs: A string of murders, superpowers running wild, a strange town, the dead coming back to life... Currently serializing: Currents swirl beneath the surface of the Superpowered Individuals' Assembly. What secrets does the legendary Mermaid Island conceal? [Synopsis] A deviation in the laws o 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A sci-fi thriller with two male leads. One is an NDC logic consultant with the ability to restructure structures, outwardly cold but inwardly warm; the other is an investigation team leader with the ability to causality, a stubborn and straightforward guy. They have mutual unrequited love, a reconciliation after a breakup, and a pursuit of the other's love. In this world, those with superpowers are regulated, and the villain "Boundary" seeks to reconstruct reality. Their reunion and teamwork to solve cases is quite captivating.

16. 266 我 I Still Love You Here in This World 我仍在人间爱你 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生Two Male Leads243k WordsCompleted Pure love # Dark # Ghost Judge # Devoted Until Death # Mutual Salvation At last, I saw him at the mouth of an alley on a rainy night. The rain passed through his translucent body, yet he smiled at me, just like every evening he used to come home. “Gao Jin, I can’t go back.” I reached out to touch his fading silhouette. It was all right. So what if he couldn’t come back? If you become the wind, I’ll love the wind. If you become the rain, I’ll love the rain. If you become a soul, I’ll stay in this 109Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    Eight years of heartwarming companionship, followed by the heartbreak of being separated by death; a detective abandons everything to investigate alone, while a journalist seeks revenge and protection in a unique way—every plot point is gripping.

17. 267 禁 Hunting Killers in the Forbidden Zone: Unsolved Murders and the Secret Network of the Dark City 禁区追凶：连环绝案，暗城秘网 Bu Lin454布霖454Mystery220k WordsOngoing Surviving witnesses from an old case are dying one after another under mysterious circumstances. The unsolved case grows more tangled by the day, and every clue points toward a web of hidden interests, deeply entrenched in the heart of the city. One man breaks free of rigid procedures and trusts only the smallest truths at the scene. The other holds fast to the law and refuses to compromise with the forces of darkness. The two male leads stand shoulder to shoulder, pushing forward against the 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The forensic autopsy revealed several anomalies: the deceased showed no signs of struggle, there were smooth, non-rope-like pressure marks on the wrists, and symmetrical bruises on the back of the shoulder suggested that the victim was controlled from behind. All these details overturned the initial conclusion that the death was a suicide by falling from a height.

18. 268 恶 Evil Bones 4: Partners in Crime and Love 恶骨4：罪爱同谋 Liu Gang刘港Mystery134k WordsCompleted [Mind-Bending Mystery + Case-of-the-Week Stories + Crime + Criminal Investigation + Stunning Twists + Fighting Side by Side] A shadowy hand controls a deadly game. Out on the sea, a white suitcase drifts slowly across the water. When it's opened, it reveals the bloated, headless corpse of a woman! Is the butterfly tattoo on the body a clue to the victim's identity, or a warning from the killer? A blood-soaked coffin appears on a stormy night, its oozing blood horrifying against the darkness! The 1.3kReads9.3Score482Shelves

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    Behind every case lies a heart-wrenching story. This novel kept me up all night; its impact was profound!

19. 269 平 Parallel Lines 2 平行线2 Fan Luo樊落217k WordsCompleted The night before her wedding, the bride vanishes without a trace. She is later found at a neighbor’s house, with a man’s corpse lying beside her. Shu Qingyang and Fu Baiyun, who came to attend the wedding, immediately join the investigation, but the key clue lies with a rabbit... A viral singer is found dead by the roadside. Before his death, he had suddenly begun studying theology. The eerie crime scene bears no trace of evidence, while the Qiao family, now squarely in the crosshairs, sends out —Reads8.4Score—Shelves
20. 270 平 Parallel Lines 3 平行线3 Fan Luo樊落234k WordsCompleted A psychiatrist accused of murder goes missing, but the police discover that a mysterious figure is pulling the strings behind the scenes. Are they helping the suspect escape, or setting someone else up to take the fall? A bizarre car crash that appears to be an accident unravels the mystery of a mountain disaster from three years ago, or perhaps reveals a premeditated murder... A woman’s corpse appears after a rainy night. The strange scent left behind and the butterflies fluttering nearby are u —Reads8.6Score—Shelves
21. 271 案 A Case Emerges as the Fog Rolls In 案起雾涌 Ting Jin Huan听瑾欢Two Male Leads298k WordsOngoing [Powerhouse crime-investigation duo + solving criminal cases + undercover twists] [Refined scoundrel, a noble merman king who dances on the edge of death every day (Shen Si) x a brash, swaggering detective who puts on airs anywhere and everywhere (Xie Cheng)] The sea is shrouded in clouds and mist, while evil currents flow beneath the surface. Merman King Shen Si follows a fugitive merman to land, assumes the identity of an undercover police officer who died in the line of duty, and accidentally 51Reads6.8Score—Shelves
22. 272 梦 Dreams That Solve Crimes 梦境追凶 Fan Li范黎Two Male Leads366k WordsCompleted After a failed experiment, psychological researcher Shen Ran gained a special ability. At crime scenes, he can sense the strange obsessions the killer left behind in their victims. By chance, he joins the police force as a psychological consultant, where he meets Lu Cheng, deputy captain of the criminal investigation squad. Lu Cheng has been labeled a straight man, and has always been hopeless at remembering women’s faces. Practicing each day by memorizing three women’s faces hasn’t helped at al 35Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 273 你 Your Mystery Novels Make You Better at Solving Cases Than the Police? 你写悬疑小说比警察还会查案？ Ju Jiuzhi桔九织Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted (No System, no female lead, not invincible, mostly everyday life, Conan-like bad luck, cases both big and small.) (Warning: The protagonist does everything for himself and is no conventional good guy. Don’t read if that bothers you. Also, no female lead doesn’t mean no female characters; it just means there are no romantic scenes. Don’t read if you don’t want women to appear.) Other people transmigrate and find opportunities and connections waiting for them. When Lu Ci transmigrates, the only th 7.1kReads8.9Score846Shelves

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    It's seriously, seriously, seriously good! 2 And 7 are by the same author, 3 and 4 are by the same author, 1 is still ongoing. 6 Is finished, and it's really, really good.

24. 274 少 The Young Court Official Is Off Duty Today 少卿今日不公事 At a Loss束己无策Two Male Leads221k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads + both devoted only to each other + two couples + sweet romance + solving cases early on, fighting for power later] A calculating yet gentle prince × a sickly but capable junior minister / a bewitching sect leader × a short-tempered temple official “Ji Chun, you’re a condemned prisoner. You escaped jail just to work as my servant? You must have a lot of time on your hands!” Pei Yue had long known that the servant at his side was no ordinary man. He’d assumed the other was, a 52Reads7.3Score—Shelves
25. 275 成 Becoming the Substitute for My Criminal Investigation Captain 成为我刑侦队长的替身 Jie Fei解非Two Male Leads414k WordsCompleted [Two male leads; episodic crime investigation] Young and promising but scarred by psychological trauma, Captain Gu Gufan had already decided to leave when a horrific school incident forced him to take up his duties again. He investigates alongside Shen Yuanchuan, the city bureau’s newly arrived adolescent psychology specialist, only to discover that a tangled web of power struggles and deep-seated school trauma lies behind the cases. As the truth gradually comes to light, cases that seem unrelat 84Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 276 过 Crossing the Bridge Rice Noodles: No Comment 过桥米线·无可奉告 Kung Fu Baozi功夫包子Urban518k WordsCompleted After one little “misstep,” young thug Qiao Jia became a confidential informant for anti-drug officer Guo Lin. But Qiao Jia only wanted to protect himself and didn’t trust the police. Even as he helped Guo Lin crack down on criminals, he was more concerned with when he’d finally be “out of trouble.” He never expected events to spiral in a way that completely shattered his plan to just muddle through... To protect himself, and his most important younger brother, Qiao Jia has no choice but to g 49Reads9.5Score—Shelves
27. 277 你 You Have a New Criminal, Please Review 你有一个新的罪犯，请查收 iWillSproutFromDusti至尘埃必发芽Two Male Leads312k WordsOngoing [Two male leads + both each other's first and only + happy ending] [A lighthearted crime-solving story with a “feed-him-like-a-pig” approach. Mostly food, drink, and everyday life, with solving cases on the side.] [Wily, roguish, handsome, tsundere fox team leader] ✘ [Aloof, strikingly handsome, self-disciplined giraffe deputy] More than twenty years ago, a hostage-taking incident occurred at a kindergarten in Songyue City. A cute little boy, far too bold for his own good, stood up to the crim 2Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 278 被 The Days I Was Forced to Solve Cases with a Handsome Police Officer 被迫和帅气警官破案的日子 Green Gardenia Soup青栀汤Mystery304k WordsOngoing A story with two male leads: Su Xiaozhai, an extreme homebody with severe social anxiety, and Ling Han, a justice-driven police officer dedicated to saving promising young people. Ling Han had solved countless murder cases in his life and kicked down the doors of countless vicious criminals. But no other door had ever opened to bring him such pure, soul-piercing… mental pollution as the one before him. And then it all came back to slap him in the face. He kept pestering the shut-in genius every 53Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 279 全 Hunted Across the Globe 全球追杀 Wenren Buyu闻人不语Two Male Leads2.2M WordsCompleted [Two male leads, one-on-one, infinite-flow, evenly matched, devoted to each other, supernatural, sweet romance, feel-good power fantasy, big shots, a light ensemble cast, the protagonist's personality changes with each level, strongest fighter × stubborn master bluffer] [Chasing the Past once ranked in the top three for infinite-flow novels, top three for sweet romance, top three for System novels, fifteenth on the high-scoring list, and top ten overall. If you're interested, please read Chasing 3.6kReads9.4Score466Shelves

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    I highly recommend the fourth book, "The Cat Forensic Doctor and the Dog Detective Captain"! So cute! (* /∇\*)

30. 280 无 Nameless Detective Agency 无名侦探事务所 Jingye Jue京野谲Mystery2.5M WordsCompleted [Two male leads + true couple + both pure + no angst + secret crush + lots of romance from the middle onward!!] [Mystery and deduction. Police officer He Wei x Bai Jian'an, a morally ambiguous, two-faced “detective.” Working together to solve cases, no System, high intelligence, and all kinds of unhinged characters gathered in one place] Two years ago, an “ordinary” murder took place in Yue'an City. The killer’s method was nothing unusual, but the strange thing was that no clues were found at th 2.8kReads8.8Score487Shelves

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    Don't miss out!!! ①: Police officer × A morally ambiguous double-dealing "detective" working together to solve cases. No system, high IQ, and all sorts of crazy characters gather together. ②: Two strong characters + episodic + mutual support. If we share the same goals, I hope we can be evenly matched. ③: Psychological consultant × Criminal investigation captain. Also known as "Dark Night [Criminal Investigation]", the city is not guilty, but the people who make it guilty. ④: Forensic doctor × Criminal investigation branch captain. I understand the uncontrollability of human nature. There will be countless thorns and obstacles on the road to pursuing faith. At every fork in the road, it is inevitable to lose touch with some people and say goodbye. I will be fearful, reluctant, and doubtful, but I will not stop. Even if I am the only one walking alone on this road in the end, I will never regret it.

31. 281 引 The Repatriation Officer 引渡执行官 Fan Luo樊落Two Male Leads426k WordsCompleted An unreliable, cold-blooded Grim Reaper Guide x a quiet, calculating librarian. An adventure about a Grim Reaper and a librarian teaming up to guide evil spirits to the afterlife! In life, he was an instructor in a special forces unit. He was killed by his partner during a mission, and after death, he happened to land a job as an officer in the spirit realm, guiding evil dead who wreak havoc among the living. He also takes the opportunity to tease his librarian partner. A story with a plot, heal 113Reads9.3Score—Shelves
32. 282 当 When the Black-and-White Impermanence Opened a Baozi Shop in the Human World 当黑白无常来人间开了个包子铺 Rainy Slumber雨眠Two Male Leads506k WordsCompleted [Black-and-White Pairing + Both Pure + Ghost-Hunting Cases + Supernatural Mystery + Alternate Setting + Happy Ending] (Cold-faced, soft-hearted, devoted top + talkative, sharp-tongued beauty bottom) There is an inconspicuous bun shop in Mingzhou City. Once midnight passes, strange visitors start showing up. Or perhaps they aren't people at all... At that hour, a river appears outside the shop. Take a boat across, and you can reach the Ghost Gate, then travel on to the Yellow Springs. The two 2.7kReads9.0Score701Shelves
33. 283 时 The Space-Time Jade Pendant: A Detective and a Tycoon's Thousand-Year Entanglement 时空玉佩：警探与财阀的千年纠葛 Wan'er of Sword Emperor Mountain剑皇山的莞尔Two Male Leads492k WordsCompleted A mysterious jade pendant sets off a tangled affair spanning a thousand years. Detective Su Yichen pursues the truth, while financial tycoon Lin Yuxiao conceals his true intentions. Old grudges from a past life, mysteries in the present, and undercurrents stirring among all sides. When justice clashes with desire, can they break free of fate's shackles and uncover the shocking secret behind the jade pendant? —Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 284 山 When the Mountains and Seas Call Us Home [Crime Investigation] 山海归期【刑侦】 Xiao Erlang潇二郎Mystery315k WordsCompleted Don’t leave malicious negative reviews. If it’s not for you, don’t read. [No mindless plot + No padding + Romance] A fresh-faced newcomer joins the major crimes unit of the Linjiang Public Security Bureau. Shen Changfeng vows he’ll never let her go on field duty. “The major crimes unit doesn’t need women.” He even files requests every few days to have her transferred to the publicity department. He has no idea that later he’ll cling to her like a bandage, begging her to marry him. He thinks h 330Reads8.4Score—Shelves
35. 285 辉 The Huicheng Mystery 辉城谜案 Strolling Through the Maple Forest枫林漫步Two Male Leads368k WordsCompleted In the shadows of Huicheng, two brilliant minds with very different personalities find their fates intertwined by a series of cases. Dan Qing, a cool-headed and perceptive professor of criminal psychology, has made a name for himself in academia with his unique insight and calm analytical skills. Chi Yu, a passionate and steadfast forensic pathologist, is making a name for himself in law enforcement with his relentless pursuit of the mysteries of life and death. At university, Dan Qing’s cool co 14Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 286 治 The Stoic Security Officer and the Washed-Up Star with Hands on Her Hips 治安员一身闷骚，糊咖两手叉腰 This Story Is Nice and Plump此文已肥Two Male Leads502k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + showbiz + solving cases + System + Conan-like detective skills + variety shows + occasional livestreams + happy ending] [The opening is a little tame, but there’ll be more interaction later.] If I was going to transmigrate, couldn’t I at least avoid landing at a murder scene? Ge Ye never thought he’d be this unlucky. In his old world, he’d worked himself to the bone from dawn to dusk and finally managed to buy a spacious apartment. And what happened? He dropped dead on the job. 101Reads7.1Score—Shelves
37. 287 大 The Great Song Dynasty's Mind-Reading Detective: Ji Chong's Story 大宋读心神探疾冲传 mint Mint Candymint薄荷糖Two Male Leads430k WordsCompleted [System + mind reading] [Mystery solving + romance] [Everyday life in Kaifeng] [Set in an alternate world] [Not based on official history, so please don’t worry about the inconsistencies, dear readers. Sending love!] We’ll defend the realm together, then share a bed! Xin Jichong, the Great Song’s master detective, holds court in Kaifeng, with a powerful figure from the Eastern Depot backing him. From humble beginnings, he rises to become the most powerful person in the Great Song... in bed. Powe 2.8kReads8.9Score359Shelves
38. 288 考EN After I Became the Top Scholar, the Entire Court Could Hear My Thoughts 考上状元后，满朝威武听我心声 Pork Ribs and Chicken Wings排骨鸡翅Two Male Leads367k WordsCompleted Shen Shixu had just been named the top scholar when his golden finger, eighteen years late, finally arrived. In his previous life, he died saving a child who had fallen into the water, passing away far too young. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in the Great Qian Dynasty, a kingdom that had never existed in history. He now had loving parents and an older brother who doted on him. Wanting to repay his family for their love, he studied hard, hoping to earn a good rank and bring hono 8.1kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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    I really like this one. It combines ancient times with time travel and a system, plus there's gossip to enjoy—who can resist gossip? The only downside is that it's still being serialized; I only realized it was being serialized after reading to the very last chapter [facepalm].

39. 289 程 The Man Captain Cheng Wants to Pursue: Tough, Cold, and Impossible to Win Over 程队要追的男人：又刚又冷超难追 Tea Piker茶派克Two Male Leads567k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, both strong + extremely angsty at the start, sweet romance in the middle and later parts] Ten years of obsession without awakening, always staying true to his original intentions. After ten years of devotion, he finally got what he had always wanted. For him, he could give up everything, even his life: “You don’t want to?” Che Chenfeng felt a chill run down his back. “I don’t!” Cheng Feiyang smiled happily. He could do anything, as long as it made him happy. “I do. For you, I’d 43Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Cheng Feiyang, due to his sexual orientation, was thrown into the military by his policeman father at the age of 18. He thought being surrounded by men would be a twisted form of mental torture, but unexpectedly, he felt no restlessness for 10 years, leading him to believe he was ill and had been cured by the strong sense of righteousness in the military [awkward laugh]. Then, during a mission, he encountered his father's subordinate, a cool and serious trainee policeman nicknamed "Car God," and his heart began to race. It turned out that his initial feelings hadn't changed; it was just that his love life had been bumpy, leaving him filled with anxiety. For you, I can do it too... You know what I mean [heart emoji].

40. 290 说 This Was Supposed to Be a Runaway Pregnancy, So Why Am I Running with Body Parts? 说好的带球跑怎么变成带尸块跑了 Just Tell Me If It's Edible你就说能不能吃吧Mystery82k WordsOngoing [Top x 2 Male Leads + Low Fantasy + System + Transmigrate into a Book + Case-of-the-Week Mysteries] It may have started with a rumor heard secondhand, a torrential downpour, or a dream of glory that stirred a question in his mind. Seeking an answer, he turns to his mentor. His mentor says nothing, but invites him to play Go. Two hours later, Chen Zhi wins by half a point. His prize is the right to enter the world and seek the truth. His mentor sighs: This is the path you chose for yourself. Fro 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a crime-solving novel set in a fictional world with two male protagonists!

41. 291 冰 Zero Point Detective Agency 冰点侦探事务所 Sister Corpse尸姐Modern Romance314k WordsCompleted [Standalone Cases + Republican-Era Crime Investigation + Crime + Hard-Boiled Deduction + Stunning Twists] One head, two heads, three... Look at those heads, swaying precariously in the depths of a cold well, their dark blue hair spreading out. Deep in the memory, crimson blood blooms like flowers. ...There’s a famous detective agency in Shanghai. They say its owner is a young lady, yet everyone insists on calling her Second Young Master! There’s no case in this city she can’t solve! Six people h 465Reads—Score100Shelves

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    👨‍❤️‍👨👨‍❤️‍👨, A crime-solving type of story, fast-paced and not dragging! You'll see once you watch it! 💕💕💕

42. 292 炬 Torchlight [Criminal Investigation] 炬火【刑侦】 Glazed Luanhua琉璃栾华Mystery601k WordsCompleted Dozens of high-stakes, mind-bending cases. A detective and a psychologist join forces to solve crimes, uncover the truth, and probe human nature. (Mystery + deduction + psychologist + episodic cases + serial murders + high-IQ crimes + strange tales + revenge plots + perfect partners + light horror + suitable for the easily frightened.) This novel is the second installment in Confession, also known as The Truth About Murder. Once again, it follows detective captain Ti An and psychologist Zhao Yao 6.7kReads9.4Score1.1kShelves

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    Both are suspenseful detective novels with two male protagonists. [Kissing emojis]

43. 293 顾 Mr. Gu Can't Be Bothered 顾不上先生 Liu Qichu刘起初Urban56k WordsOngoing In 1998, I graduated from college and returned to my hometown to take over the family business. Before long, I went through my father's kidnapping case. Later, I was abducted... I wonder who's going to have bad luck in the next chapter... 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My dad was kidnapped, and that's how I met Officer Gu.

44. 294 猎 Case Files of Crime: The Punisher 猎罪档案：惩罚主 Jingye Jue京野谲Mystery421k WordsCompleted [Detective and police procedural + pure deduction + no romance! + no female lead + standalone cases + criminal investigation + realistic crime-solving] “Zhou Qi, an obscure detective who quit his job to start a business, teams up with his police friend Li Wushang to crack one bizarre case after another.” P.S. This book has no romance. If you like stories about two male leads with a romantic subplot, try another book: Hunting Crime Files: Bloodied Angel (also known as Nameless Detective Agency) " 293Reads8.8Score—Shelves
45. 295 天 Angels Vs. Demons 天使vs恶魔 Meng Luo Ci梦洛辞Two Male Leads335k WordsCompleted Crime investigation, deduction, dual male leads, rekindled romance Just as Mu Tingzhou became head of the Special Investigations Division, cases began pouring in. Bizarre deaths, suspects who seemed to have no connection, and a mastermind lurking in the shadows. This is a battle between angels and demons. Will an angel with broken wings become a demon? 205Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    I love stories with two main characters who are both strong in crime-solving; it would be even better if they were all in the same book.

46. 296 满 With Maxed-Out Talent, I Became the Captain’s Most Trusted Assistant 满级天赋的我，成为队长心尖助手 Ba Meng八萌Two Male Leads101k WordsOngoing [Dual male leads + crime investigation and suspense + solving cases + two equally formidable leads] [The versatile, cool, and pure Yan Yu × the sensitive, sweet, and soft Meng Qingyu] A string of unsolved cases in Jing'an City has left everyone on edge. Under immense pressure, Yan Yu finds the key clue that could crack the case during a battle of wits with Meng Qingyu, a genius streamer. Meng Qingyu may seem delicate, but he has an extraordinary gift for seeing into people's hearts. Unwilling to —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Many foreshadowing elements and many plot twists

47. 297 伪 False Guilt 伪罪 Xiang Nanyu向南语Two Male Leads297k WordsCompleted [Crime investigation + team captain vs. special assistant + episodic cases + formidable partners] Twenty-two years ago, an “accidental” explosion on Xiangyang Street in Qingbei City left many families shattered. Pei Yan, now captain of the Qingbei City Bureau’s First Criminal Investigation Team and a relative of one of the victims, has never been able to let it go, though there is little he can do. By chance, an utterly unconventional new special assistant joins the bureau. Impulsive, driven by 252Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    Tomato's top-rated male-male crime drama, with a novel premise and thrilling cases that will keep you hooked.

48. 298 当 When a Transmigrated Little Ghost Detective Meets a Two-Faced Prince 当穿书小诡探遇上双面王爷之后 Jing Xiaoshi荆小十Two Male Leads1.1M WordsOngoing [I dug a hole and never filled it. Serves me right for having to fill it myself.] [Two male leads + transmigrate into a book + solving cases + two-faced prince + political intrigue] A wisp of green smoke rises, and every injustice in the world is brought to an end. A mere novelist dares to leave plot holes unfilled, slacks off whenever the story reaches an important part, and even ignores readers begging for updates. Well, look what happened: for some reason, he transmigrated into his own unfini 62Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Excuse me! I'm pushing a book! I'm pushing a book!

49. 299 猎 Under the Skin: The Perfect Partners 猎罪图鉴：最佳搭档 Three Waters, Two Trees三水二木Two Male Leads584k WordsOngoing [No plagiarism. No reposting.] I’ve already seen plot points similar to my work. Please respect other people’s creations. If you come across plagiarism, please report it or contact me. Thank you. Du Cheng and Shen Yi become neighbors, and Du Cheng starts driving him to work every day. Shen Yi still falls asleep as soon as he gets in the car. They work cases together, and little by little, they become the perfect partners... 43Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Both are super good, I recommend watching Wildfire [admiration]

50. 300 刑 Criminal Investigation: The True Culprit 刑侦：罪案真凶 Little Taoist Fairy小道仙儿Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted [Detective team leader + criminal profiler + two equally formidable leads + episodic cases + suspense] A string of throat-slashing murders catches the criminal investigation team off guard. Two victims appear in just two days, and a criminal profiler arrives to help the team solve the case... During the final investigation, they suddenly discover a hidden case behind these crimes. Photos unrelated to each case keep appearing, and they eventually learn that these seemingly irrelevant crime scen 897Reads6.7Score100Shelves

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    They're all incredibly good, believe me, they're really great! Don't let the low rating fool you, each one is absolutely amazing.

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