Looking for BL Novels with Some Believable Angst but a Happy Ending, No Quick Transmigration 求有点合理虐，但是最后是he的双楠小说，不要快穿

1. 501 小 Little White Poplar 小白杨 Shui Qiancheng水千丞Modern Romance438k WordsCompleted Bai Xinyu, a rich second-generation kid, is thrown into the army by his family for "reform." Young Master Bai tearfully accepts his fate, and, as luck would have it, runs into Yu Fengcheng, who makes trouble for him at every turn. As Bai Xinyu struggles through army life alongside Yu Fengcheng, he gradually grows into a sturdy, resilient "little white poplar." 21.5kReads9.3Score4.8kShelves

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   188 Is worth it.

2. 502 青 A Gentle Chill Beneath the Green Silk Parasol 青罗伞下微微凉 Ao Jianxing敖剑星Two Male Leads468k WordsCompleted Disasters across the Five Kingdoms × Lives turned upside down On the Observatory Terrace, their ropes tied together, an emperor's achievements crumble before the bond between two people facing life and death. He is jealous. The thousands of miles of territory he reclaimed are worth less than the resolve of those two, ready to die hand in hand. Watching Xu Runqing stand coldly before him, Ling Yunshu offers his final bargaining chip to his rival, eyes red: “Xun Duancheng, don't you want to know.. 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Slightly angsty, overall sweet, happy ending

3. 503 我 My Scumbag Emperor Was Reborn 我的渣皇帝重生了 Pear Blossom White zz梨花白zzTwo Male Leads642k WordsCompleted Prince Ning Yin Luanting, whose power dominates the court, falls under the emperor's suspicion. Sick in body and weary in heart, he resigns and leaves the capital, his illness weighing him down. Three years later, the sole guard he took with him gallops into the imperial city bearing Yin Luanting's ashes and keepsake, announcing his death and delivering his final words: Yin Luanting is dead. He has no intention of rebellion. Your Majesty can rest easy. The emperor is overcome with grief. His old 16.2kReads9.5Score1.9kShelves
4. 504 刃 Blade and Heart 刃与心 Faint Moonlight暗月微光Two Male Leads814k WordsOngoing An affection-starved, possessive young master × a long-suffering bodyguard and undercover spy Shen Yan is the eldest legitimate son of the Shen family. On the day he takes power, his father personally sends him an informant. Xie Xun, a handsome, stern personal bodyguard, is nothing but the old master’s most obedient dog in everyone else’s eyes. “I don’t keep dogs in my home.” He makes Xie Xun stand in the rain all night and sleep by the door, humiliating and tormenting him in every way, all to 755Reads8.4Score103Shelves

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   The plot is indeed reasonable, and the romance is well-controlled and enjoyable.

5. 505 待 When the Flowers Bloom Again Next Year 待到来年花开日 Jiang Yunqian江云千Two Male Leads231k WordsOngoing [Two Male Leads + Transmigration + Immortality + Reincarnation + Daily Life + Lighthearted, Funny, Sweet Romance] Gu Xiujun and Jiang Yuan transmigrated to this world at different times, but one of them forgot his former life and experiences after transmigrating… One is immortal, while the other is reincarnated. Gu Xiujun endures an endless life, while Jiang Yuan walks the path of reincarnation. In this unfamiliar world, they’re good companions who help each other pass the time. But… companions 162Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 506 少 Cut the Crap! I’m Begging You, Take Off Your Armor and Kiss Me! 少废话，我求你脱了战袍亲亲我！ Hu Yan.胡言.Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted Completed, and absolutely fantastic! [Flirtatious, brazen beauty top vs. sharp-tongued, honest-hearted cool-guy bottom; childhood rivals who hated each other, then fell in love while fighting] [Two male leads + two strong leads + intense chemistry and push-pull + mutual coercion + both are pure + happy ending] Ji Qinghuan had been born into another world and lived there for nineteen years, always appearing to outsiders as a gentle, refined young master. A heaven-blessed prodigy with impeccable c 10kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves
7. 507 仍 Still Young 仍年少 Sixth Sister六姊Two Male Leads651k WordsCompleted Su Nian: What? Find someone to pretend to marry me? Wang Zhaobao: Hm? Protect a little young master? And I have to dress up as a woman? Su Nian: Why is this girl so unlike a girl? A pampered prince VS a scheming assassin 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I've been reading this book lately, and I think it's pretty good.

8. 508 少 The Young Alliance Leader Pretends to Be Gay, but the Flirtatious Tower Master Leaves Him Flustered 少盟主装断袖被风流楼主撩到心慌 An Qianyu安千裕Two Male Leads331k WordsCompleted [Two male leads / plot-driven / wuxia fantasy / powerful leads who save each other / multiple POVs] A few warnings: The leads don't appear together in Chapter 1; the love interest appears in Chapter 2. This is a plot-driven story. They meet in Chapter 3, and there are plenty of sweet moments. The early writing is light and comedic. The utterly straight-laced Chu Wenzhao is determined to find his father's killer. Gritting his teeth, he pretends to be gay to win over the rumored ugly lord of the m 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Wuxia fantasy, plot-driven

9. 509 不 Aren’t We Best Friends? What Do You Mean, You Like Me? 不是挚友吗你说喜欢我是几个意思 Xiao Jiu Is So Sleepy a小九好困aTwo Male Leads164k WordsOngoing [Modern-Day Transmigration to Ancient Times] [Two Male Leads] [Both Strong] [Alternate History] [Mutual First Love] [BL] [CE Ending] A modern soul transmigrates into a spoiled, rakish chess player, the uke x a gentle, refined chess fanatic from a prestigious family, the seme When Shen Yan opened his eyes, he had become the notorious Second Young Master Shen of the capital. A good-for-nothing who knew nothing about Go. The original owner's memories were full of drinking and singing at restaurants 17Reads—Score119Shelves

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   Highly recommended, it's a great read! When Shen Yan opened his eyes, he had become the famous playboy Shen Ershao in the capital. The original owner of this body, who knew nothing about Go, had memories full of revelry in restaurants, horse racing, and cockfighting, yet he still harbored the soul of a professional 7-dan player deep down.

10. 510 暗 Unrequited Love Bears No Bitter Fruit 暗恋无苦果 Mei Xiao, Who Loves Citrus Honey爱吃柑橘蜜的梅霄Two Male Leads140k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads] [Campus] [Powerful Families] [Mutual Firsts] [Switch Couple] [Rekindled Love] Xie Yuzhang, eldest son of the wealthy Xie family, had only just gotten a taste of romance when his boyfriend, Yuan Zhao, vanished without a word. He wouldn't answer calls or reply to messages. Xie initially thought he'd been swindled for his money and his body. If he hadn't still had everything, he might have believed it. Yuan Zhao wasn't at all surprised to see Xie Yuzhang at a student's villa. He ju 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Let's make it a little angsty 🤔

11. 511 他 He Doesn’t Look at Me 他不看我 Of the Don顿河之Two Male Leads229k WordsCompleted [Younger, straightforward puppy-like pursuer × sharp-tongued but soft-hearted older partner] Nan Guan thinks he has hidden it well. He may be sharp-tongued, stubborn, and difficult to get along with. But the moment he sees Qin Shenhe, he clings to him, acting bright-eyed, cheerful, and pitiful, calling out to him over and over in an affectionate voice. No one knows that the person who died saving him ten years ago was Qin Shenhe’s father. He thinks Qin Shenhe doesn’t know, either. Qin Shenhe pr 111Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you like school settings, younger men who are straightforward and affectionate, and redemption stories, you might want to check this out.

12. 512 抢 After Snatching His Fortuitous Encounters, the Young Lord of the Demon Realm Fell for Me 抢夺机缘后，魔域少君他栽了 Duwang Moon Envoy渡妄月使Two Male Leads195k WordsOngoing [Two Male Leads] [One-on-One, Both Chaste] [Cultivation] [Powerful Couple Who Dote on Each Other] [Redemption] [Sharp-Tongued, Soft-Hearted, Tsundere Bottom × Cold, Humble, Sincere Top] Wen Shuyu was quite troubled after transmigrating. He had become the most esteemed young lord in the entire Demon Realm, but he had no demon blood. To fulfill his mother’s wish, he accepted the olive branch offered by the System: steal the opportunities meant for the Child of Heaven’s Dao. He just never expec 42Reads—Score224Shelves

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    This book is slightly angsty, but also very sweet. Both characters love each other so much that they can't seem to be on the same page.

13. 513 全 The Whole Capital Is Waiting for Us to Wed 全京城都在等我们成亲 Chat a Sprig of Spring聊增一枝春Two Male Leads214k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + two equally powerful leads + political machinations + older top + happy ending] Xie Lin, the Great Zhou Dynasty’s Northern Frontier General, stands six feet two inches tall and is a battle-hardened tough guy. Until one day, he is poisoned. When he wakes up, he finds the esteemed Prince Regent Shen Yan sprawled on his chest, clothes in disarray. The next day, the whole capital is buzzing: The Prince Regent has had his way with the General! Xie Lin holds an emergency military mee 310Reads—Score117Shelves

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    This needs to be checked.

14. 514 都 You’ve Already Ripped the Young Master of the Demon Cult’s Pants Off, So Why Pretend to Be a Good Guy? 都扯魔教少主裤子了，装啥老实人 Big Sis Cat Is Fluffing Up Again大猫姐又炸毛了Two Male Leads220k WordsOngoing [Dual Male Leads + Ensemble Cast + Historical Slice of Life + Powerful Pairing + A Hint of Everyone Loves Them + Sweet and Angsty + Both Chaste + Feel-Good Happy Ending + Pure Love + Main Couple of Jokers + Side Couple with a Rough-Hewn Man] [Sharp-Tongued Straight Male Lead, Xie Buye × Sickly, Scheming Love Interest, Jiang Xun] “Young Master, your little gold fan is really something. Let me have a look?” Xie Buye stood by the hot spring, grinning as he spoke. Jiang Xun watched a big hand reach 44Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story features a young boy who doesn't wear his original clothes, and his daily life is filled with bickering and arguing. There's a bit of angst in the middle and later parts of the story, but both the main and secondary couples have happy endings.

15. 515 许 Wish: My Heart Recognized You Before I Did 许愿—我的心比我先认出你 Jin Xi Is He Xi金兮是何夕Marriage & Romance25k WordsCompleted Making a Wish: My Heart Recognized You Before I Did 143Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A bittersweet story, reborn after death.

16. 516 两 Two Languages of Love 两种爱的语言 Yichen Isn't Late以辰不晚Two Male Leads622k WordsCompleted Lu Yichen thought the world could be taken apart and analyzed. A top philosophy student, he was used to defining love through Spinoza’s logic and examining people with cool detachment. Shen Bohan thought life could be programmed. Sixteen years older than Lu Yichen, the programmer longed for inputs and outputs as predictable as code, for passionate embraces and promises. When “absolute rationality” collides with “emotional longing,” this romance is bound to become an error that can’t be compiled. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    They were tormented by work, tormented by life, tormented by illness, and finally fell in love, only to be troubled by these trivial matters!

17. 517 坠 After I Lost My Memory at Sea, a Mad Tycoon Searched for Me for a Whole Year (The Mountains and Seas Both Ache) 坠海失忆后，疯逼大佬寻了我一整年（山海皆痛） Pillow Star Chi x枕星迟x10k WordsCompleted After losing his memory in a fall into the sea, a ruthless tycoon spent a whole year searching for me (The mountains and the sea both ache). 36Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 518 神 My Bite Marks on the God's Collarbone 神明的锁骨上有我的咬痕 Pillow Star Chi x枕星迟x6k WordsCompleted My Bite Marks on the Collarbone of a God 4Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 519 W WYLM Miao Aoo苗嗷嗷Two Male Leads505k WordsCompleted Boy Band / Everyday Life / ABO / AA Romance / Idols / Friendship / Healing / Gender Swap / Happy Ending Synopsis: If love can't keep me alive, then hate can. But later, there was love, too. “Linlin, your big brother loves you.” “Jinglin, Tongtong will protect you.” “Cheng Jinglin! Look at me! Only look at me!” “Linlin is so pretty. I like you so much~” Ten years of protection, a warm embrace, a blazing fire, and a gentle deception. Do they love Cheng Jinglin, or just this beautiful body? On the 405Reads—Score—Shelves

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20. 520 遇 A Sweet Encounter: The Arrogant Young Master's Star Baker 遇甜记：傲娇小少爷的金牌烘焙师 Sweet and Tangy Orange香甜酸橙子Two Male Leads142k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + love at first sight + both pure + doting on each other + no angst + sweet romance] A reserved, gentle baker * an aloof, pampered young master A baker quietly kneading dough amid the warmth of everyday life crosses paths with a fallen young master from a cold, wealthy family who longs for something sweet. One cake, one accident, and the red thread of fate is tied. He thinks he simply happened to save someone, unaware that he has saved the person who will become the deepest bond 452Reads—Score—Shelves

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    One is a baker, the other a proud young master; they fall in love at first sight. A sweet and delightful romance novel where both characters are virgins. You won't want to listen to a word! Highly recommended! You won't regret reading it! [Thumbs up][Add to bookshelf]

21. 521 雪 Snowfall Over the Ashes of War 雪烬烽烟 Little Xiaozi小肖梓Two Male Leads1.3M WordsOngoing A gripping story led by two male protagonists! Republican-era espionage, fiery resistance against the Japanese, and multiple emotional storylines: sweetness amid the heartbreak, passion beneath the pain. Every character is sharp, and every chapter brings a major twist. From young scholars returning from overseas to battle-hardened soldiers, they’re all vividly drawn, staking their lives to defend their beliefs. Shanghai in the Republican era: war spreads like wildfire. The neon lights of the fo 58Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Can't you see mine?

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