I'm Impatient, So I Want Short, High-Quality Stories With a CEO Who Defies the Usual Tropes 本人急性子，需要短短短篇，高质量，霸总反套路

1. 1 漂 The Beautiful Stepmother Who Sweetened the Whole Family 漂亮后妈，甜翻全家 Lu Chi鹿迟Modern Romance501k WordsCompleted Publication deal signed. On sale August 28. [One-on-one sweet romance + marriage of convenience + lighthearted daily life + both leads speak their minds] Sheng Mumu transmigrates into a book. Other people transmigrate into books to date handsome men and become stars. But when it’s her turn, she has to become the stepmother of a 17-year-old rich young master? Help, she wants out! Wait, what? If she pretends to be married, she’ll get 500,000 yuan in pocket money every month and an additional card 53.3kReads9.6Score7.1k14d adds

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   These three are all unconventional CEO romance novels, haha! I highly recommend the second one!! It's already finished. The first dozen or so chapters might seem a bit cliché, but it gets really good after that 😁 You won't regret reading it!

2. 2 盛 A Blissful Marriage: Please Spare Me, My Possessive Boss 盛世婚宠：偏执大佬请饶命 Fish-Fragrant Shredded Pork ccc鱼香肉丝cccModern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + Devoted marriage + Redemption, an obsessive, violent male lead VS a sharp-tongued, food-loving heroine] They say Ning Dai, head of the Ning family, is bloodthirsty and utterly brutal. They also say he’s gravely ill and won’t live much longer. People have seen him cold-blooded, violent, and menacing. But only Tang Qianluo has seen his vulnerable side! … “I don’t want to let go! I can’t let go! I won’t let go!” “Stay by my side or go to hell. You choose.” “Please, love me!” He’s 6.2kReads9.3Score63914d adds
3. 3 偏 The Possessive Huo Lord's Little Flirt Is Being Clingy Again 偏执霍爷的小撩精又撒娇了 Autumn Firefly秋流萤Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Yu Anning was betrayed by her family and friends. She fell ill and chose to die, never expecting the man whose obsession with her had become an addiction to follow her to the grave. Back two years in the past, Yu Anning only wanted to have a proper relationship with Huo Ci. The rest of those nobodies could get lost. In front of everyone, Yu Anning pretended to be drunk and threw herself into the arms of the ruthless, coldhearted eldest young master of the Huo family. “Huo C 2.9kReads9.2Score38714d adds
4. 4 当 When a Goofy Heiress Meets a Lovesick CEO 当沙雕千金遇上恋爱脑霸总 A Yu Yu阿鱼瑜Modern Romance131k WordsCompleted [A sweet little romance] A certain... Wen Yining transmigrated into a book, becoming the scheming fake heiress. And she landed right in the domineering CEO's bed. The man across from her looked ready to kill her. What should she do? Asking for help online, and in a hurry! Later... Assistant Sun: “Boss, you finally have an excuse to go see Miss Wen.” Xiao Wenjin: “Bro, can I get a copy of your dating advice materials?” Wen's Mother: “Son, I want a daughter-in-law!” The whole world was doing its b 27Reads7.1Score—14d adds

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   This one fits the bill. If you don't like it, come and scold me! It's a sweet and funny story. The male lead is constantly on his own, a domineering CEO in public, but secretly a soft, easily swayed woman in his mind. His inner monologues are hilarious. After the style changes, his subordinates are constantly internally criticizing their boss for being a love-struck fool. Haha! And while others are forced to follow the plot when they transmigrate, they get to watch the original male and female leads go through it, even recording the original male lead's domineering remarks and sending them to the original male lead afterwards, making him feel utterly humiliated... They really don't want to lose out at all.

5. 5 毕 Graduation Season: My Ex-Boyfriend Became My Interviewer 毕业季，前男友成了我的面试官 Ice Moon Songs冰月笙歌Modern Romance12k WordsCompleted Graduation Season: My Ex-Boyfriend Became My Interviewer 1kReads—Score—14d adds

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   A super short story, you can finish it in half an hour.

6. 6 刚 I Just Got My Dream Guy's WeChat, Then Turned Around and Deleted Him 刚拿到男神微信，我转身就删了 Ice Moon Songs冰月笙歌Modern Romance9k WordsCompleted I Got My Crush's WeChat, Then Deleted Him Right Away —Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 7 我 I Was His Contract Wife for a Year 我和他做了一年协议夫妻 Ice Moon Songs冰月笙歌Modern Romance11k WordsCompleted He and I Were Contractual Spouses for a Year 70Reads—Score114d adds
8. 8 替 I Took My Best Friend's Blind Date by Mistake, and the CEO Took Me to Get Our Marriage License 替闺蜜相亲坐错桌，总裁拉我去领证 Nan Xing Writes Stories南星写故事11k WordsCompleted I took my best friend’s place on a blind date and sat at the wrong table. The CEO dragged me off to get our marriage certificate 12Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Which of these 5 male protagonists is the most doting? A cat-obsessed Yama, a wife-chasing vegetative patient, a germaphobe who hates instant noodles, a reclusive tycoon, and someone secretly in love with his uncle—which one would you most like to marry? Comment below to recommend! #BookRecommendation #MaleProtagonistCeiling #InteractiveBattle

9. 9 收 I Went to Collect a Debt at a Big Shot's Home and Became His Personal Debt Collector 收债收到大佬家，我成了他专属清欠官 Nan Xing Writes Stories南星写故事12k WordsCompleted I went to collect a debt at a big shot’s home and became his personal debt collector 3Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 10 退 After the Broken Engagement, President Zhou Had Been Plotting This for Ages 退婚后，周总他蓄谋已久 Nan Xing Writes Stories南星写故事13k WordsCompleted After the Engagement Is Broken, Mr. Zhou Has Been Plotting for a Long Time 3Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 11 被 Forced to Repay My Brother's Debt, I Impulsively Married a Big Shot in Debt 被逼替弟还债，我闪婚了“负债”大佬 Nan Xing Writes Stories南星写故事14k WordsCompleted Forced to repay my brother's debt, I impulsively married a powerful man who was also in debt. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 12 签 I Signed the Do-Not-Resuscitate Form, and My Husband in a Vegetative State Woke Up 签完放弃抢救书，植物人老公醒了 Nan Xing Writes Stories南星写故事Marriage & Romance13k WordsCompleted I signed the form refusing further life support, and my comatose husband woke up. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
13. 13 腹 The Scheming Younger Man Keeps Clinging to Her, Jealous and Begging for Kisses 腹黑的年下醋王又缠着她要亲亲 A Thousand Flutes, A Thousand Inks千笛千墨Modern Romance105k WordsCompleted [Supernatural powers, suspenseful romance, solving cases, reunited after years apart, rekindling an old flame] Also known as: Captain Gong, please stop being lovey-dovey at crime scenes! Also known as: I can read memories. Is it really so strange that solving cases is a breeze? The younger male lead is aloof and celibate before marriage, then turns into a flirtatious puppy after they tie the knot. This story features multiple cases in an episodic format. It is set in the early days of the spiri 16Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    Short, fast-paced, and enjoyable.

14. 14 滚 Get Lost, Ex-Husband! My New Husband Spoils Me to Heaven! 滚蛋吧前夫，再婚老公宠我上天！ Sha Ye裟也Modern Romance107k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, happy ending, modern marriage, devoted husband] Her husband’s first love showed up pregnant and demanded a divorce. After five years of marriage, it was over. At a nightclub, she draped herself over a handsome man and kept stuffing money into his shirt. “You’re so handsome, big brother!” Gu Mingjin looked at the woman who had mistaken him for a gigolo. It was his junior from school, the one he’d once had feelings for. But when they met again back then, she was already with someon 828Reads9.0Score12614d adds
15. 15 重 Reborn, She Becomes the Entertainment World's Most Driven Star with Her Younger Lover's Devotion 重生后她被年下宠成娱乐圈卷王 Sha Ye裟也Modern Romance100k WordsCompleted [Entertainment industry, devoted romance, happy ending, younger man] After being reborn, Gu Shiyi finally realizes just how handsome her junior fellow student is. Every time he calls her “Senior Sister,” her heart blossoms with joy. Only later does she learn that this little brat has been plotting all along. First, he enters her life with a warm, friendly persona. He hides his true abilities, starts a company behind her back, and becomes her new boss. He has one scheme after another, making her 10Reads8.0Score—14d adds
16. 16 我 I Block the CEO Every Day After Work 我每天下班后把总裁拉黑 Little Glutinous Rice Cake小糍子26k WordsCompleted I block the CEO every day after work 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Watch it in 20 minutes, recommended!

17. 17 我 The Younger Brother of the Short-Drama Hero I’m Chasing Turned Out to Be My Husband! 我追的短剧男主弟弟竟是我老公！ Little Glutinous Rice Cake小糍子11k WordsCompleted The Male Lead’s Younger Brother in the Short Drama I’m Watching Is Actually My Husband! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 18 我 My Red String of Fate with a Fool 我与傻子的红线 Hua Shangyu Ji华殇羽寂Modern Romance54k WordsCompleted When I first started kindergarten, I met a boy who was a little slow. I didn’t know then how he was different from the other kids. By the time we were in elementary school, he became my deskmate, and I finally understood how “special” he was. I never expected to see him again on the first day of junior high. By the time we were in high school, he’d disappeared and I had no idea where he was. But before I’d even graduated from college, just after leaving campus, I saw a face that was both familia 31Reads—Score—14d adds

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    These four are all completed short sweet novels: two are contemporary romances, one is a historical romance, and the other is a lighthearted book. They are all very lighthearted short stories that don't require high writing skills.

19. 19 枫 Brilliant Maple Blossoms 枫华灼灼 Hua Shangyu Ji华殇羽寂Ancient Romance37k WordsCompleted She is the one his heart longs for, and he is the one to whom she gives her devoted love. "I gave you the peaceful life you wanted.", Bei Houfeng "Thank you, Brother Feng.", Taoyao 7Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 20 星 The Interstellar Queen and Her Male Attendant 星际女王和她的男执事 Hua Shangyu Ji华殇羽寂Modern Romance45k WordsCompleted An accident leaves her stranded in an unfamiliar corner of the galaxy, where he happens to rescue her. From then on, a certain spoiled little troublemaker is constantly followed around by a male attendant, much to her “annoyance.” 1Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 21 缘 Fate Is Beyond Wonderful 缘分妙不可及 Hua Shangyu Ji华殇羽寂Modern Romance20k WordsCompleted Who says I can't be a pampered young lady too?! But He Huan is a silly little rabbit. Who says I can't be hopelessly devoted too?! But Shalang is a stupid gray wolf. Still sweet and doting. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 22 云 Lost in the Clouds, With No Way Home 云深不知归途 I'm Not the Fairest of Them All 2021非我倾城2021Modern Romance80k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof, bad-boy-charismatic, secretly calculating male lead × sharp-witted, carefree female lead] This is a collection of short stories, full of absurd humor and lighthearted comedy, with plenty of sweetness and no angst. "My Husband Doesn’t Love Me" I married a man who didn’t love me. My husband was perfect in every way: a gentleman, refined and unbelievably handsome. He had only two flaws. First, he had been in a car accident a year ago and now spent his days in a wheelchair. Second, he 297Reads8.8Score—14d adds
23. 23 养 Raise a Disciple to Torment Me 养个徒弟来自虐 I'm Not the Fairest of Them All 2021非我倾城2021Ancient Romance87k WordsCompleted [Highly Recommended, Short Story Collection] "Raise a Disciple to Torture Me": The path to immortality is long. Every day, all I did was fight monsters or drink with my senior brother, until one day I took on a disciple... "Delighting in His Favor" Ever since I met my master, he had always been pure and free of worldly desires. That is, until I accidentally fell nine hundred years into the past and met my master as a young man... "Master, Please Stay" Life is a long road, and I have only one goa 48Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    This is absolutely amazing!!! A super sweet and heartwarming fantasy novel about a master and disciple, incredibly sweet and not angsty at all. The male lead has a cool and aloof vibe, while the female lead is adorable. The charming and sweet romance is truly beautiful.

24. 24 戏 A Marriage of Teasing 戏谑成婚 Yu Jiang Jiangjiang余姜酱酱16k WordsCompleted A Marriage Made in Jest —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    There was a period when getting married without a household registration certificate sparked heated discussions, and this suddenly gave me the inspiration to write this short story. The plot is fairly complete, although some of the details are fictional. Please do not imitate it!!! Wait, the HR manager told Zhou Tingyu she was married and needed to submit a marriage certificate for a promotion? Zhou Tingyu was instantly stunned. She'd been staying home all her vacation time; how could she have had time to get married? Besides, her household registration certificate and ID card were with her; how could it be such a coincidence that they were lost and someone else found them and got married? Zhou Tingyu's expression hardened. Wait a minute, could it be that her ID card was out of her possession for two hours at the music festival that day…?

25. 25 我 I Was in a Coma for Ten Years, and My Enemy Forced My Wife to Sign the Order to Pull the Plug?! 我十年昏迷，仇家竟然逼我妻子签字拔氧气管？！ Twenty-Two Hours And Thirty-Three Minutes二十二時三十三分10k WordsCompleted I Was in a Coma for Ten Years, and My Enemy Actually Pressured My Wife to Sign the Order to Pull My Oxygen Tube?! —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A man in a coma for ten years wakes up to find his wife being persecuted! He returns with his power, determined not to tolerate the bad temper of the villains!

26. 26 女 A Powerful Female CEO? She Still Got Played to Death 女霸总？还不是被人玩儿死了 Xi Xian希莶10k WordsCompleted A domineering female CEO? She still got played to death. 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Haha, this is the first time I've seen this title, I almost drew my sword! Luckily, it's a lighthearted story.

27. 27 已 The Married CEO Still Refuses to Be Won Over Today 已婚霸总今天依然拒绝被攻略 Huan Buyu欢不语Marriage & Romance21k WordsCompleted The Married CEO Still Refuses to Be Won Over Today 33Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The anti-cliché domineering CEO is hilarious!

28. 28 恋 Falling for the Money Tree 恋上发财树 Little West Lake西湖小小12k WordsCompleted Falling for the Money Tree 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The first book is about a straightforward domineering CEO, the second is about a scheming domineering CEO, and the third is about a cold and aloof domineering CEO.

29. 29 白 The White Moonlight Returns, and the Young Lady Falls for His Tricks 白月光归来，大小姐被套路了 Little West Lake西湖小小12k WordsCompleted The Girl He Loves Returns, and the Heiress Gets Played 1Reads—Score—14d adds
30. 30 骗 Countdown to a Fake Marriage 骗婚倒计时 Little West Lake西湖小小38k WordsCompleted Countdown to a Fake Marriage 22Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 31 卷 The Workaholic CEO Loves Overtime, So His Overworked Secretary Runs Off with the Desk 卷王总裁爱加班，牛马秘书扛桌跑 Mrs. Ocherov奥切罗夫人Modern Romance790k WordsCompleted [Sweet, soft-hearted, adorable overworked secretary X ruthless, seductive, scheming CEO with a fragile side | HE + sweet romance + mutual devotion + funny and lighthearted + mutual healing + gentle comfort] At 10 p.m., in an office tower in Shanghai’s CBD, CEO’s secretary Li Li eats instant noodles and gnaws on a cold meat bun in front of her computer. She can’t take any more overtime at this lousy job. It just never ends! After losing her job, she gets referred by a relative and lands a positio 435Reads—Score3014d adds

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    Li Li criticizes the president as a capitalist, but she also feels sorry for and protects him when he is feeling inferior and embarrassed. This mutual redemption is so touching!

32. 32 你 You’ve Got the Looks, I’ve Got the Money: Together, We’ll Remake the Entertainment Industry 你有颜，我有钱，携手改造娱乐圈 Qiu Yingyu秋莹羽Modern Romance236k WordsCompleted [Childhood Sweethearts x Reunion After Years Apart x Secret Love Comes True x Direct Confession x Each Other's First Love] [An irritable celebrity actor in public, shy in private vs. a beautiful, fair-skinned female CEO who's great at flirting] On her first day back in the country, Jiang Tingwan takes a fancy to a man at the private club owned by her best friend. “Hey, handsome, do you have a girlfriend?” A storm brews in the eyes behind his gold-rimmed glasses, but Jiang Tingwan is so drunk she 137Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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    This book is very novel.

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