A Self-Interested Female Lead With a Brain: She Can Be Wicked, and Doesn't Have to Be Too Kind 女主利己主义者，带脑子，可以恶，也不用太善良

1. 501 六 The Foolish Cannon Fodder of the Sixties Is Impossibly Beautiful 六零笨蛋炮灰实在过份美丽 Rebellious Pig叛逆猪Modern Romance469k WordsCompleted [Period + sweet romance and satisfying revenge + no relocation to the countryside + a self-serving airhead heroine + slight everyone-loves-her vibe + seven-year age gap + high-ranking male lead] [Marriage Before Love from the heroine’s perspective, love at first sight from the hero’s] With a handsome military officer for a father and a gentle, wealthy mother, Lin Xiuzhu is a bona fide rich beauty in the 1960s. But when she turns eighteen, memories from the 21st century awaken in her. She happi 6.5kReads8.0Score357Shelves

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   🍁①The female lead transmigrates to the 1960s. She's spoiled, can't endure hardship, and only wants a good life. She insists on marrying someone with good conditions. The male lead falls in love with her at first sight and is completely under her control...

2. 502 娘 The Consort’s Laid-Back Daily Life 娘娘的佛系日常 Springtime Sweet Orange春日甜橙Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [A lazy, carefree little schemer who just wants to lie flat + historical fantasy + palace intrigue + heroine devoted to one man, hero not devoted to one woman] The charming and clever favorite consort Lin Jingran refuses to work herself to the bone. She’s got the Noble Imperial Consort position lined up, and plans to enjoy the drama and lie flat her way to becoming Empress. Family? She’s a treasured darling of her family, too. The emperor? He openly favors her and helps her navigate palace intr 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead is incredibly clear-headed, and the male lead is rich and handsome. Both leads are beautiful in their own way, and they're quick to mock anyone they don't like—it's so satisfying to watch! The relationship between them is also very sweet; the male lead treats the female lead like a pet cat—a beautiful cat that can scratch, bare its teeth, and act cute and cuddly. Who wouldn't love that? Plus, the female lead is lazy, capricious, and adorably quirky.

3. 503 仇 Sacrifice Your Enemies to the Heavens, and Your Power Knows No Bounds 仇人祭天，法力无边 Your Robe Lingers in My Heart子衿悠我心Ancient Romance730k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + no romance + feel-good power fantasy] A mission-taker stole Yu Xuan’s body, claiming to avenge her, then wiped out her clan and married the enemy she hated most! Reborn, Yu Xuan is ready to settle every score and repay every grievance! Whether it’s the mission-taker or the damn System, she won’t let a single one of them off! 3.2kReads9.1Score318Shelves
4. 504 娘 One Tear from the Empress, and She Acts Her Way to the Emperor's Throne 娘娘一滴泪，演到帝王送凤位 Little Peeled Egg剥壳的小蛋蛋Ancient Romance589k WordsCompleted [Story complete; easy to get around] Shen Qingfu transmigrated into a rebirth novel. The reborn heroine, Chu Can, had grown up with the crown prince, Ning Xuanli, as his childhood sweetheart. Given a second chance at life, she wanted no love, only power and riches. To become the most special person in the crown prince’s heart, she played hard to get. She had schemes, but no feelings. Shen Qingfu was nothing more than the most insignificant cannon fodder in the rebirth novel. Shen Qingfu gave a s 303Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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   The female lead is obsessed with the throne, loves only herself, is cunning, and incredibly skilled at acting and pretending. She seduces the male lead, who already has someone he likes. The male lead gradually falls for her, but goes mad after discovering her true colors; she no longer loves him.

5. 505 七 A 1970s Military Marriage: That Couple's Both a Little Crazy 七零军婚：那两口子都有点癫 Wealthy Heiress财神千金Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Period Setting + Inventory Space + Comedy + Wish Fulfillment + Two Golden Fingers] Ruan Qiqi spent ten years being treated for an illness, and her condition was perfectly stable. After leaving the hospital, she unexpectedly transmigrates to the 1970s, into the body of a country girl who has just been dumped by her scumbag fiancé. Nearly everyone around her is awful. But she isn't afraid. She has a space packed with supplies, a golden finger, and nine lives, so she can do whatever she wants with 47kReads9.2Score5.8kShelves

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   The first book features a crazy male and female lead, a truly satisfying read; the second book is fast-paced, with the female lead delivering swift and decisive blows; the third book features a female lead who is self-serving, intelligent, and not kind.

6. 506 慢 Slow Transmigration: A Man You Snatch Is Always Better 慢穿之男人还是抢来的香 Little Zhifou小知否Ancient Romance2.9M WordsOngoing [Male-Status Society, Female-Status Society] [Ultra-Slow Quick Transmigration] [Spirit Spring Space] [Medicine] [Strong Female Lead] [Multiple Male Leads] [Single Male Lead] [No Romance] [Not a Doormat] Orphan Ruan Qi is bound to a System and transmigrates to a backward ancient world where women hold higher status than men, all to earn merit. In her previous life, cutthroat competition wore her down. This time, she just wants to live freely and on her own terms. Thanks to the spirit spring water 57kReads9.0Score5.8kShelves
7. 507 穿 Reborn as the Empress Dowager, I Just Want to Take It Easy 穿成太后只想咸鱼 Fei Xi妃玺Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted “Pay attention: this is a story with a strong female lead, no male lead, and no romance.” After transmigrating, she became the most exalted woman in Yun Zhao. She thought she could live a carefree life of wealth and luxury, but danger closed in from every side, with pitfalls everywhere. It was not just her reputation at stake, but her life. The emperor dreams of ruling in his own right? Here, take the imperial seal. Go play by yourself, kid! The consorts are fighting for power in the palace? Tos 15.3kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves
8. 508 穿 I Became the Stepmother of a Powerful Family: Arrogant, Gorgeous, and Rich 穿成豪门后妈，嚣张美貌又有钱 Green Cucumber青瓜Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Transmigrated into a book as the heroine’s rival + wealthy stepmother + taking the entertainment industry in hand + faux replacement] Yue Qingling transmigrated from the apocalypse into a novel about the entertainment industry, as the stepmother character. The good news: she had plenty of money, and her husband and stepson were never home. The bad news: her husband had a woman he’d always loved, and that woman would eventually have her killed. The moment Yue Qingling opened her eyes, she heard 3kReads8.9Score287Shelves
9. 509 快 Quick Transmigration: The Female Lead Won't Take Any Abuse, She Only Takes Down Scumbags 快穿之女主不当受气包，只虐渣 Lu Zining鹿子宁Modern Romance3.1M WordsOngoing [Quick Transmigration] [Strong Female Lead] [Putting Scumbags in Their Place] [No Romance] [Comeback] Xu Jinhuan is bound to a Strategy System that sends her to countless small worlds to win men's love, then live happily ever after with them. But she isn't interested. If she has time to sweet-talk a man, she'd rather sweet-talk herself. Men only slow down how fast she can draw her sword. 15.4kReads8.5Score727Shelves
10. 510 快 Quick Transmigration: The Graceful Lady 快穿之窈窕淑女 Zhong Wen仲文Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Immersive quick transmigration + carefree Mary Sue + gorgeous heroine + over-the-top melodrama + author follows her whims + logic lovers beware + everyone gets hooked] Lin Yao: Breathe~ Target of the mission: What a skilled operator! No one knows where Lin Yao comes from or how old she is, but there’s a flower on her wrist that no one else can see. It holds a pocket dimension, flower dew, and a spirit spring. No matter what world she transmigrates to, she has everything she needs: beauty, a lo 14kReads8.7Score833Shelves
11. 511 快 Quick Transmigration: The Beauty Insists on Being Pampered 快穿：美人她偏要恃宠而娇 Green Jasmine Milk Tea奶茶茉绿Modern Romance372k WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + immersive stories + a touch of everyone-falls-for-her + love at first sight + shamelessly spoiled Mary Sue + all male leads are pure] P.S. The rating is low because there aren't many ratings yet. Yun Qing was born breathtakingly beautiful. Others had always been there to adore her, never the other way around. Who could have guessed that one day she'd be told she was nothing but a willful cannon-fodder character in someone else's story? Changing herself was out of the ques 850Reads6.6Score100Shelves

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    This quick transmigration novel is so addictive! Each world is short, perfect for impatient readers! The world-building is diverse, the female lead is stunningly beautiful and a little spoiled, and there are no forced missions—it's super relaxing. All the male leads fall in love at first sight, making it a sweet and delightful read. Keep up the good work, author! If you like sweet stories, give it a try! [Heart]

12. 512 前 I've Had More Than Enough Ex-Husbands, So I Killed Them for Fun 前夫亿点多，都杀了助助兴 The Baited Treasure被钓的宝Ancient Romance548k WordsOngoing [Villainess cultivator] + [Kills multiple male leads] + [All the male leads are scumbags] + [Unconventional cultivation] + [Relying on her dead ex-husbands to achieve perfection] Lin Xiaotao found a big, handsome male bodhisattva in the mountains. He was not only beautiful and well-built, but also helped her face-slap her ex, who had come to humiliate her and break off their engagement. She thought they would marry smoothly and live happily ever after. Who could have guessed that the male bodhis 126Reads8.4Score100Shelves

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    In this book, the female protagonist is very clear-headed. She has the excellent ability to speak appropriately to different people. She won't compromise herself because of worldly conventions. If someone is to die, it can only be someone else, not the female protagonist.

13. 513 八 The 1980s: The True Heiress Turns Dark, Tears Down the Green Tea, and Dumps Her Jerk Husband 八零：真千金黑化，撕绿茶踹渣夫 Tang Dachui汤大锤Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Period setting + military marriage + face-slapping + sweet romance + love after marriage] The moment Ji Xiaoyue opened her eyes, she became the real daughter: timid and impossibly self-sacrificing. Her life as the real daughter was a miserable one: a biased father, a cheating scumbag, a shameless little green tea, and a lonely death with no one to claim her body. Ji Xiaoyue immediately made sure the scumbag and the little green tea were stuck with each other! Catch them in the act! I’ll get the 11.2kReads8.9Score1.2kShelves

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    This is a great book! It's a military marriage story with a transmigration element. The female lead is independent, clear-headed, and doesn't tolerate being wronged. The male lead dotes on his wife, and the plot is both exciting and thrilling.

14. 514 人 In Dream of the Red Chamber, I Become Wang Xifeng's Maid 人在红楼，成了凤辣子的丫鬟 Storyteller from Shu蜀中说书人Female-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted Synopsis: Xu Le died young and was reincarnated in the world of Dream of the Red Chamber as a bondservant of the Jinling Wang family. At eight by Chinese reckoning, she was selected to serve the Wang family and became one of the dowry maids of the famous, fearsome Phoenix, Wang Xifeng. Faced with the decline of the Four Great Families, Xu Le can only struggle to survive in the cracks and find a way out for herself... (Content warning: The female lead isn't purely good. She'll hurt people for her 10.6kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
15. 515 快 Going on a Rampage in a World of Ungrateful Wolves Through Quick Transmigration 快穿在白眼狼世界杀疯了 Tender Bamboo Shoots奶笋尖尖Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Quick Transmigration] + [Reborn] + [Unfilial ingrate] + [One-chapter stories] + [Romance optional] Zhang Shan is a stepping stone for ungrateful wretches in various worlds, but this stepping stone is a little slippery. Watch your step, or you might fall! … 9.5kReads9.2Score481Shelves
16. 516 穿 Transmigrate Into a Book Set in the 1970s: The Cannon-Fodder Female Lead Gives Up and Takes It Easy 穿书七零：炮灰女配咸鱼了 A Little Feather一个小羽毛Modern Romance468k WordsCompleted [Period setting + Transmigrate into a book + Spatial powers + Married] She wakes up as the central figure at a funeral, having transmigrated into a period novel as a spiteful, selfish woman. Well, in that case, she might as well let loose. Her persona is already established, and she has a golden finger. Why work hard when she could have a wonderful life without lifting a finger? Liu Qingqing declares, “I’m going to be a couch potato.” 18.1kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves

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    They are all sophisticated egoists, meticulously managing their lives step by step.

17. 517 快 Quick Transmigration: Conquering Male Leads, the Older Supporting Character Keeps Getting Pregnant 快穿攻略男主，大龄女配好孕连连 Wen Tianjiu温甜酒Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing [Scheming seduction + age gap + seducing her way to the top + torturing scumbags and face-slapping + fertile beauty] Shen Yan is the legendary femme fatale said to have brought a kingdom to ruin. But when she is suddenly bound to a Female Supporting Character System, she has to transmigrate into a series of older, disposable female characters. The concubine-in-waiting sold off in a doting-romance novel, the contract-romance heroine’s tool of an aunt, the stern female secretary in a domineering 7.1kReads8.8Score363Shelves
18. 518 综 Film and TV Crossover: The Ultimate Winner 综影视：最终赢家 YoubiLee悠比LeeFemale-Channel Fanfiction1.9M WordsOngoing It's all right. I'll be the final winner. Main fandoms: Empresses in the Palace and Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace. First world: Ulanara Yixiu (complete) Second world: Fucha Langhua (complete) 22.6kReads9.3Score727Shelves
19. 519 妻 My Wife’s Crimes Are Heinous, and She Shows No Remorse 妻主罪恶滔天，死不悔改 Lucky Blue-and-White Porcelain幸运的青花瓷Ancient Romance597k WordsCompleted [Female-dominant world / strong heroine / a rotten woman reborn and remorseful / heroine stays wicked from beginning to end / devoted to her husband / not a brainless power fantasy / System / one-on-one romance / after the heroine is reborn, she has no other men; decide for yourselves whether the leads are virgins, I’m done labeling it / the male and female leads’ bodies are not swapped] Jiang Tang admits she has never been a good person. She’ll do anything to get what she wants, and beneath her 8.1kReads9.0Score664Shelves

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    This book, this one, a newly discovered book.

20. 520 末 The Wicked Supporting Character in an Apocalypse Novel? I’ll Be Arrogant While I Can 末世文恶毒女配？嚣张一日是一日 Yun Wan Cai Cai云挽财财Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.5M WordsCompleted (Published) [Heroine’s return + space + interplanar trade + zombie crystals + mutated plants and animals] After Jiang Yuntan died suddenly from working through the night, she transmigrated into an apocalypse novel. The good news: She became a wealthy young lady with a handsome, rich fiancé. The bad news: She was the vicious female supporting character, her fiancé was the male lead, and she arrived just after pushing the heroine into a horde of zombies. The family heirloom jade bangle her fiancé 60.2kReads8.9Score6kShelves

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    My first quick transmigration novel. The female lead is a selfish and wicked woman who transmigrates into the body of a supporting female character to slap faces and punish scumbags. It's not a saintly story and is very enjoyable.

21. 521 恶 The Wicked Woman of the 1970s and Her Unhinged Antics 恶女七零，发疯文学 Honey Bun Dipped in Mustard蜂蜜小面包蘸芥末吃哦Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted In 1970, in Daba Village, the second daughter of the Feng family went to the hills behind the village to gather pig fodder, but tumbled down the mountainside and injured her brain. Then again, she had always been a simpleton, so no one cared whether the fall had made her any worse. The second child has always been the one most likely to be overlooked in a family, and the Fengs were no exception. The eldest, Feng Chun, was the family’s first daughter, ambitious and fiercely competitive. The third 6.6kReads9.2Score680Shelves

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    "Everything happens for my benefit." This altruistic mindset isn't selfishness, but rather taking responsibility for oneself. When faced with difficulties and challenges, we should think about how these problems will make us stronger, wiser, and more capable of meeting future challenges. 1. Female protagonist transmigrates into a book with a system (a novel villainous system with hidden secrets). 2. A story of a crazy, wicked woman, with no internal conflict. 3. Female protagonist transmigrates into a book, becomes a mother without pain, is rich and powerful, and lives a happy life. 4. A pure and innocent wicked woman. 5. A succubus dominates the entertainment industry (plagiarized, proceed with caution if you mind), strong female lead, doesn't pander to men, has a competitive spirit.

22. 522 穿 Transmigrate to the 1960s and Become a Pretty Widow 穿越六零成为俏寡妇 Shouwu Without Mangmang首乌不芒芒Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted (Content warning: The heroine is ten years older than the hero. She’s a player and isn’t sexually inexperienced, so proceed with caution!!!) Shi Lan, a carefree, troublesome party girl who loves the high life, transmigrates to the hardship of the 1960s and gets three new labels: married, mother, and widow. From the start, she’s being introduced to a prospective match. As if! She thinks her new identity is pretty great: she has money and status, and gets to be a mother without the pain of childbi 5.4kReads9.2Score488Shelves
23. 523 抢 After Seizing the Chosen Ones’ Luck, I Defied Fate and Changed My Destiny 抢夺天骄气运后，我逆天改命了 A Hu Brush湖笔一只Fantastical Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Du Liangxiang, the eldest daughter of a family of diviners; Bai Qingxiang, the junior sister of Shennong Valley; Yu Zelan, the twenty-first in line to inherit the throne of the Great Xuan Immortal Dynasty; and Gu Xuehao, the last disciple of the Poison Lord: they are all the same person, different bodies sharing a single soul. Unfortunately, Du Liangxiang’s legs are disabled, leaving her unable to stand. Bai Qingxiang is blind and cannot see. Gu Xuehao’s meridians are blocked, causing her unbea 18kReads9.3Score3.5kShelves

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    Fantasy Romance + Female-Centric + Self-Interest ♥ The world often defines women as nothing special. But who would have thought that those who rise from the depths of despair possess greater courage: Liang Xiang, crippled in both legs, once had her wings clipped, yet she still relentlessly pursued the Dao with unwavering devotion; Qing Xiang, blind and coveted for her medicinal heart, meticulously lured her enemies deeper into her trap; Zhe Lan, with her phoenix fire ignited and her days numbered, used others to prolong her life and advance her future, step by step ascending to the throne; Xue Hao, her body ravaged by Gu worms, refused to live a life of subservience... Those who once looked down upon her ultimately returned to dust. ♥ Liang Xiang used her life-giving eyes to steal destiny and her divination skills to reverse fate. Even with divine obstacles, she still reigned supreme on the path of immortality. The contempt and mockery of others were merely nourishment for her ascension to the throne. Do you not see, the old friends remain, the mountains and rivers stand, yet no one can even look up to her? ♥So what if she's a chosen one of heaven? She was still brought down by it. So what if she's selfish and greedy? The strong will attract followers. So what if the ghost cultivators are deceitful? She stands tall above the heavens with her four bodies, and everyone says, "A ruler should be like this." (This is a long story, please be patient, the food is really delicious: One person is like the bright moon, and countless stars follow. The Grand Tutor and Prince, who hates the sea of ​​love and the sky; the eldest disciple of Shennong Valley, whose love flows like a gentle stream; the Gentleman of Pine and Steadfastness, who hates that the bright moon hangs high but does not shine alone...)

24. 524 快 Quick Transmigration: The Author Promises This Is the Most Satisfying Story Ever 快穿：作者保证，这是最爽的爽文 Spirit Comes Forth灵之来兮Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration in one or two chapters + one short story a day + punishing scumbags + comebacks + fast-paced + satisfying read + no forgiveness] While on vacation, the female Demon Lord Ling Shuang took a trip to the Ghost Realm. What a shock! Why were so many people who had been killed by scumbags and denied a proper end drifting around the City of the Wrongfully Dead? The Demoness immediately decided to skip work and help them change their lives. The ones who pressure people to marry, s 6.3kReads8.7Score447Shelves
25. 525 神 Bewitched! The Succubus Is Taking the Entertainment World by Storm 神魂颠倒！魅魔在娱乐圈杀疯了 Silver Terrace and Golden Palace银台金阙Modern Romance532k WordsCompleted [The succubus’s path to conquering the entertainment industry~~•A plagiarist of hits•Music, film, and TV + multiple male leads, a battlefield of romantic rivals~] A succubus transmigrates into Jiang Xuan, an obscure actress in her late twenties buried under a mountain of scandals, including but not limited to having a child out of wedlock, terrible acting, awful singing, and chasing clout… The original owner traded her life for a chance to change her fate, and the succubus accepted. She sings 7.4kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves
26. 526 快 Quick Transmigration: I’m a Black-Hearted Lotus Who Deals with Ungrateful Wolves 快穿：我，黑心莲，专治白眼狼 Cheese Doesn't Fall in Love芝士不入爱河Modern Romance668k WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + putting scumbags in their place + a comeback + satisfying wish fulfillment + punishing ungrateful ingrates + no reconciliation after the fact] Ding Xuan is a beautiful, ruthless black-hearted lotus who loves only herself. She lives by the motto: If you don't cross me, I won't cross you. If you do, I'll wipe out your entire root. Even the System is afraid of her. Now that she's been handed the cannon-fodder script, naturally she'll repay every blow with a blow, and blood w 15.9kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
27. 527 综 Romances Across the Screenverse 综影视之情事 Big Man Picking His Feet_123抠脚大汉_123Ancient Romance851k WordsOngoing The heroine is a gorgeous, carefree woman who loves putting on an act as a sweet, innocent little green tea. 4.2kReads7.3Score154Shelves

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    The female lead is self-centered, intelligent, and never suffers a loss.

28. 528 综 Immersive Romance Across Films and TV 综影视之沉浸式恋爱 May the Great Immortal Bless Me大仙保佑Female-Channel Fanfiction2.4M WordsOngoing [Stunning heroine, but not a universal heartthrob: she relies on her own abilities to get by + Not exactly a power fantasy: she needs to plan carefully before she grows strong, and only then can she crush her opponents + No fixed pairing] Mu Hanguang was betrayed by her own mother for refusing to go on blind dates and get married. Without her knowledge, she was enrolled in a romance-reform program launched by a shady company. Its aim was to let her experience the joys of romance so she would ent 11.8kReads7.8Score292Shelves
29. 529 快 Quick Transmigration Through the Eras: The Alluring Villain 快穿年代：迷人的反派角色 Lou Ying Who Loves Matcha Buns爱吃抹茶馒头的楼影Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Self-serving and unapologetic + Overpowered from the start + No suffering for others, no saintly heroine + No fixed couple + Sweet romance] After Jin Baolin perished alongside the Zombie King, she unexpectedly became bound to a godawful holier-than-thou System. It wanted her to take the place of disposable characters who refused to follow the plot and selflessly give everything to the protagonists, preferably working herself to the bone before making a glorious sacrifice. Oh, and she had to l 13.4kReads8.3Score1.1kShelves

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    This is a female-centric novel on par with Shu Jiao's.

30. 530 攻 Win His Heart First: The Daily Life of a Sweet, Innocent Girl in Ancient Times 攻心为上：古代小白花日常 Tiaotiao窕窕呀Ancient Romance854k WordsCompleted (A satisfying power fantasy, with a universally adored heroine, a workaholic, a little white flower, a master of disguises, and a mind full of schemes. She appears at age three and grows up gradually. The male lead appears late, but he's faithful.) Qingyue struck a deal with the King of Hell and transmigrated to a new world. The King of Hell gave her a perfect body, but also a poverty-stricken background. After transmigrating, she looked at her destitute family and couldn't help wondering: Was s 2.4kReads8.8Score206Shelves

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    The female lead is extremely selfish; everything she does is for her own benefit. She's cunning and resourceful, and the plot is logical and engaging. It's really good!

31. 531 赵 Mr. Zhao, Your Green Tea Is About to Run Off with Her True Love 赵总，你的绿茶要跟真爱跑了 Grumpy Puppy Saturday炸毛小狗周六Modern Romance494k WordsCompleted [Content warning: The heroine is a manipulative gold digger who is selfish and has little sense of morality!!! If that’s not for you, don’t read! Don’t read!! Both virgins + Yandere + Raising a child + Marriage First, Love Later + The Husband Chases His Wife to Win Her Back] - Ji Rou is a broke, low-class gold digger. To climb the social ladder, she decides to find a long-term meal ticket and sets her sights on Zhao Cichuan. She gets the man, but gets stabbed in the process. Still, it’s fine: sh 2.2kReads6.9Score106Shelves

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    An exceptionally good mother, who directly marked a turning point for her son.

32. 532 丈 My Husband Switched My Child with His Sister-in-Law's 丈夫调换了我和他嫂子的孩子 Sleeping Beneath the Crabapple Tree棠下眠10k WordsCompleted My Husband Switched Our Baby with His Sister-in-Law’s 2.3kReads—Score106Shelves

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    No padding, and in half an hour, a 30-year-old grudge was settled. The scumbag husband died, the mistress was impoverished, and he had no need for rebirth. Smart people get their just desserts now. It was incredibly satisfying to watch.

33. 533 快 Quick Transmigration: Achieving Romantic Milestones Across Countless Worlds 快穿：在万千世界达成恋爱成就 Wind, Moon, Bridge, and Boat风月挽桥舟Modern Romance255k WordsCompleted [The author is using this as writing practice. Please don't click!!!] [The author is using this as writing practice. Please don't click!!!] [The author is using this as writing practice. Please don't click!!!] [The author is using this as writing practice. Please don't click!!!] 171Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    Immersive quick transmigration, diverse character settings, and universally adored.

34. 534 大 The Ming Dynasty's Princess Who Guarded the Nation 大明镇国公主 Li Hou黎侯Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [No Word Changes + Not a Power Fantasy + Slow-Burn + Aiming to Stay Close to History + Empress + Single Female Lead] [The above is a warning. As of October 30, 2026, the author earns 25 yuan per thousand characters from this book and has barely made any money. There is no reason to put up with unsolicited nitpicking from people who haven't paid for it. The author isn't your mother, after all.] [The person on the cover is Huanhuan, from artwork generously commissioned by a reader. Artist ID: Xi S 10.8kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves

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    The female lead is selfish and intelligent.

35. 535 革 The Revolutionary Committee Director's Wife Snatched Him Away Again 革委会主任又被媳妇抢了 Sisters Yiyi姐妹花一一Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted On a bitter winter day in 1975, Jiang Yu, director of the Revolutionary Committee in Hancheng County, was knocked unconscious with a brick on his way to work. When he woke up, all his belongings had been stolen: his service pistol, wallet, watch, and belt. Not a thing was left. The robbers were two high school sophomores, Xu Aiguo and Xu Xiuyun. The cousins worked together: he carried Jiang Yu to the hospital, while she stripped him bare as he lay unconscious. Xu Xiuyun stuffed the pistol into 3.8kReads6.3Score290Shelves

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    The female lead is selfish, quick-witted, and knows how to play dumb. She's greedy. The male lead likes her because she's clever, bold, and knows how to feign weakness. He's 11 years older than her and constantly tries to tempt her with money. Unable to resist, she marries him. Before marriage, she empties his savings. After marriage, she constantly urges him to work hard.

36. 536 穿 After Transmigration, Her Whole Family Are Villains 穿越之我全家都是反派 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance832k WordsCompleted Content warning: Lots of crude bathroom humor. Don't read while eating. Version One: Jiang Mianmian transmigrates. Her father is a scheming scholar with the face of a kindly man. Her mother has the face of a bodhisattva and the heart of a ruthless killer. Her eldest brother looks simple-minded but is cunning at heart. Her second sister is selfish and sharp-tongued. They were born destined to be villains. To highlight the protagonist's justice, kindness, and greatness, they work hard to do all so 137.8kReads9.6Score16.6kShelves

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    Improve your IQ, love with clarity, and live with understanding.

37. 537 顾 Gu Qingyu's Cheat-Filled Life in a Period Novel 顾青玉在年代文里开挂的一生 Still Haven't Lost Weight Today今天也没瘦Modern Romance716k WordsOngoing [Period setting + strong female lead + career-focused plot + one-on-one romance + both leads devoted to each other + male lead appears late and doesn't get much page time] Gu Qingyu transmigrates into a period novel as an insignificant passerby. Sent back to her family's village as soon as she's born, she becomes a pitiful child no one wants after her parents divorce when she's three. But Gu Qingyu doesn't think she's pitiful at all. At three, she leads the village children in making money. At f 2.2kReads7.9Score101Shelves
38. 538 带 I Brought a Fortune to the 1970s and Became the Boss of the Family 带着巨额财产穿七零，成家中一霸 The Sun on the Mountaintop山顶的太阳Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Period drama + military marriage + pocket dimension + family life On the first day after Lin Xiangnan transmigrates, her family gets into a huge argument over sending someone to the countryside. At first: “So what if I have to go to the countryside? I've got hundreds of millions of supplies in my pocket dimension. How could I possibly fail to get by out there?” After helping her second great-uncle weed his fields for two days: “There's no way I'm going to the countryside. I'm lazy, gluttonous, a 105.4kReads9.3Score8.9kShelves

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    The first book features a female protagonist and her family, all cunning and scheming. The second one is also quite good; the beginning is enjoyable, but the ending gets less appealing. Both are driven by self-interest.

39. 539 快 Quick Transmigration: The Bewitching Beauty Who Captures Hearts 快穿之貌美妖女她勾人心魄 Pretty Girl Wants to Get Rich靓女要发财Modern Romance942k WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + love at first sight + gentle beauty + romantic rivalry + a different male lead in every world] The flower spirit Yu Jiao had to transmigrate into one small world after another to help cannon-fodder supporting heroines fulfill their wishes, all to escape the Heavenly Dao's pursuit! World One: [A pitiful, captivating orphan] World Two: [A gentle, alluring beauty in a qipao] World Three: [A gentle, delicate girl-next-door] 15.3kReads8.6Score741Shelves

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    They all look great! [Admiration][Admiration]

40. 540 穿 After Becoming a Female Alpha, My Worldview Is Blown to Pieces 穿成女Alpha后我三观炸裂 Mi Zhi弥止Modern Romance469k WordsCompleted [Interstellar ABO, Female-Dominant, Female Alpha, Women Stronger Than Men, Both Leads Have No Past Relationships, Romance and Plot in Equal Measure] In her previous life, Song Xinlan worked herself to the bone just to get by. After being reborn as a baby in this new world, she found herself with wealthy, powerful parents who loved each other and a harmonious family. All she wanted was to slack off. Unfortunately, her mother was always afraid she’d turn into a good-for-nothing. She pushed her thr 5.4kReads9.3Score604Shelves

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    🌟① The female lead is clear-headed and decisive. No one can force her to do things she doesn't want to do; moral coercion is useless, and the "goodness and beauty save the world" rhetoric won't work on her. She's self-serving, indifferent, but passionate when necessary, and unbreakable when it comes to adhering to her own rules. [Cool] 🌟② The female lead is incredibly cunning, intelligent, and resourceful. Self-interest comes first, then second. The male lead is also quite clever, but ultimately falls for her. 🌸

41. 541 快 In Quick Transmigration, She Always Comes Out on Top 快穿之她是人生大赢家 Lone Walker Xia独行夏Ancient Romance340k WordsCompleted Follow Shen Ruoli as she reaches the pinnacle of life in different worlds. (The heroine's personality varies from one world to another. Some stories feature devoted couples, while others don't!) World One: The Scheming Concubine Rises to Power World Two: A Sweetheart in the 1970s World Three: The Poor School Beauty's Rise to the Top World Four: The Young Lady Cousin, a Supporting Character in Ancient Times World Five: In Republican-Era China, I Want a Divorce (Feel free to skip any worlds yo 465Reads5.5Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is vain and selfish.

42. 542 无 Infinite: Fools Lead the Way, Turning the World Upside Down 无限：沙雕开路，天翻地覆 Sweet Corn Is Delicious水果玉米好吃Modern Romance4.3M WordsOngoing [No romance + standalone instances + goofy humor + dual Systems + teammates, but the heroine is absolutely the strongest. She only gives her teammates supplies she can't use herself + friendly relationship with the System + the heroine is incredibly lucky] Just as the Weakling Improvement System is about to bind to Ling Du, who died in a car accident, both of them are selected by the central AI of the Infinite Instance worlds. The Weakling Improvement System takes the form of a toad and falls in 2.2kReads7.1Score233Shelves

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    The female protagonist is quick-witted and clear-headed, and has a friendly relationship with the system.

43. 543 快 Quick Transmigration: A Bewitching Little Fox Demon Becomes a Cannon-Fodder Woman 快穿：绝色小魔狐穿成女炮灰 Tiaotiao窕窕呀Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted (Sweet, satisfying romance. The heroine enjoys life, does as she pleases, and always loves herself best. Her morals come and go. She has a space, no fixed love interest, and each small world features a 1v1 romance.) Ruan Ying is a hybrid fox born to a nine-tailed fox and a demon god. From her fox mother, she inherited stunning beauty and a love of pleasure; from her demon god father, she inherited a demonic nature and a wicked streak. She spends her days shirking work and roaming wherever she pl 944Reads8.6Score100Shelves

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    The female lead is extremely selfish and not a good person at all, but it's super sweet and satisfying! There's not a single angst-filled moment!! [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing][Laughing]

44. 544 陷 Fallen Rose: The Dark Moon and Her Counterattack 陷落玫瑰：黑月光与她的反杀局 Light-Sugar Jinjin微糖金金Modern Romance508k WordsCompleted [Revenge Against Scum] [Forced Possession] [Awakening to Her True Identity] [Rivalry for Her Affections] [One Woman, Four Men] [Sweet on the Outside, Dark and Scheming on the Inside, a Seductive Strategist × Her Possessive Adoptive Brother / Abstinent CEO / Gentle Young Nobleman / Capitalist Predator] ▲ Her true identity awakens, and a bloody revenge begins Abandoned at an orphanage as a child, she was later molded by the Song family into a tool for a marriage alliance. She bides her time, turni 318Reads—Score—Shelves

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    She was the first to simplify her life in the world of fame and fortune. She refused internal conflict and focused all her energy on achieving her goals—and then, she amazed everyone.

45. 545 恶 The Villainess Becomes the Legitimate Daughter: I'm Just Pretending, Don't Get Too Attached 恶女成嫡：我装的，你们别太爱了 Peach Blossoms Reflected in Wine桃花映酒Ancient Romance617k WordsCompleted (Print edition goes on sale at 7 p.m. on September 19 / Several short animated adaptations are now streaming) [Wicked Villainess Transmigrates into a Book + Total Control + “Training Dogs” Romance + Male Rivals in a Shura Field + Exes Begging for Her Back + Face-Slapping and Scumbag Punishment] [The heroine is a true villainess: a stunning, calculating temptress who never hesitates to manipulate others] Jiang Chuji, the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, was an ill-fated girl sent to a t 59.7kReads9.4Score8kShelves

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    🌴🌿①: Nonsense, she's not a bad woman at all. [Smirk] She's just a clear-headed, bright, and independent female cannon fodder who abandoned her childhood sweetheart and was vain, using her scheming to make the male lead fall for her. From an unloved young lady to a heartthrob, she has plenty of tricks up her sleeve.

46. 546 钓 The Seductive Sweetheart Struggles to Survive in a Deadly Love Triangle 钓系娇娇小美人在修罗场求生 Sparkling Little Gold闪闪小金Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] All male leads are devoted to one woman | Ultimate love-triangle showdown | Flirtatious charmer trains men like dogs - [You are a foolish, shallow, and vicious supporting actress, jealous of the talented and universally adored heroine. You set out to target every man connected to her.] [You shoved the aloof villain onto a bed, and the brooding top student is kneeling in punishment in the bathroom.] [You drugged your proud peacock of a childhood friend and stuffed him in 47.9kReads9.4Score5.4kShelves
47. 547 好 I'm Panicking! I Didn't Mean to Flirt That Much [Quick Transmigration] 好慌张，不小心撩过头了【快穿】 Cloud Rabbit云兔子Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Pretending-to-be-innocent seductress + Dark, scheming male lead + Best friend takes the place of the boyfriend + Sweet 1v1 romance] Hurting your wife feels good for a while, then comes the hellish chase to win her back. But if your buddy has his eye on your wife, he can scatter your ashes and step over your corpse to take your place. After accidentally binding to a win-back-your-wife System, Jiang Xin is forced to travel to different worlds, take the place of girls who have been hurt by scumbag 43.4kReads9.1Score3.1kShelves
48. 548 惊 What?! After Awakening, the Lazy Wife Only Wants to Crush Villains and Make Money 惊！懒媳妇觉醒后只想虐渣搞钱 My Tinghan Bamboo我的听寒竹Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted (This novel features a large ensemble cast.) [An incredibly strong, lazy, top-notch wife + a younger, chatty husband, taking down scumbags + making money] Jiang Yiqing had a wonderful married life! She didn’t have to clean the house or look after the kids, and her father-in-law, the factory director, had her back at work. All she had to do was clock out on time and go home to lie down. Life was so perfect she could see the good times stretching endlessly ahead! Then one day, she dreamed that 6.8kReads8.9Score599Shelves

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    I highly recommend historical romance novels featuring a selfish female protagonist!!! 👏👏👏💖

49. 549 精 A Self-Serving Perfectionist’s Journey Through the Eras in Quick Transmigration 精致利己主义的年代快穿之旅 Mu Jiabai, Who Loves Rice Fried with Oyster Sauce爱吃耗油炒饭的沐嘉白Modern Romance267k WordsCompleted The heroine is breathtakingly beautiful, exquisitely self-serving, not kind, and a little darling. The male lead falls in love at first sight in every world. Pure indulgence. First world: Climbing the social ladder in the 1960s (children of high-ranking officials) Second world: The real and fake heiresses in the 1970s Third world: The foil in a lucky-child story Fourth world: Too many suitors at a widow's door Fifth world: A rural old lady wants to run over the whole world 915Reads5.5Score—Shelves
50. 550 万 The Beloved Nanny Takes on the Rich, but She’s the Real Heiress 万人迷保姆斗豪门，她才是真千金 Mr. Wuyin五音先生Modern Romance513k WordsCompleted [Revenge + fake and real heiresses + a battleground of competing suitors] [The heroine is a seductive black lotus, hard-hearted to the end, with no morals and no limits] After getting her revenge, Jiang Wuxi looked back in surprise. She had thought no one would be left by her side, but somehow all the stepping stones and tools she had used in the past refused to leave her alone. They had once stood at the top of high society and looked down on her. Now they fought over each other for the chanc 22kReads9.3Score2.9kShelves

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