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. 351 炙 A Burning Love Letter 炙爱情书 Tell a Fairy Tale说个童话Two Male Leads244k WordsCompleted Gentle, sunny gong with ALS vs. melancholy, aloof deaf shou When He Xiaoyu was 22, he “received” a love letter written three years earlier. “He Xiaoyu, I like you. I like you so, so much!” From Lu Feiyang, who only dared to love He Xiaoyu in secret. By then, He Xiaoyu and Lu Feiyang had been out of touch for two years. After many twists and turns, He Xiaoyu finally “found” Lu Feiyang. But Lu Feiyang had already been dead for two years. He had jumped into the sea. S**cide. This was the seven 72Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Very reasonable angst, but it ends happily.

2. 352 顾 Gu Beici and Lu Nanwang 顾北辞与路南望 Xingji謃记26k WordsCompleted Gu Beici and Lu Nanwang 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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   You should be satisfied with this one. The male protagonist hates his male wife because he doesn't understand what love is. By the time he understands, it's too late. In the first life, his male wife is tortured to death by him. In the second life, his male wife turns evil and kills the male protagonist. Both die. They don't have a good ending in both lives. The sequel is what I wrote later. It continues their love in three lifetimes, which can be considered as another ending to their story, drawing a perfect conclusion.

3. 353 泛 Daydreams Run Wild 泛滥白日梦 Li Huaisha李怀沙Two Male Leads190k WordsCompleted #He told me he loved me 365 times, but not a single one was true# Rekindled romance / loving and hurting each other / a balanced mix of sweet and angsty / HE / groveling to win her back / slight sci-fi Flirtatious, spoiled crown prince vs. cold, withdrawn patient Amnesiac, goofy at first, then a sickly, possessive puppy-like lover vs. aloof genius beauty I found a little dog in a garbage dump. Later, he became my boyfriend. The handsome guy hauling bricks at the construction site is my boyfrie 269Reads9.4Score106Shelves

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   This is really beautiful!

4. 354 顾 Gu Beici and Lu Nanwang: Sequel 顾北辞与路南望.续集 Xingji謃记13k WordsCompleted Gu Beici and Lu Nanwang: The Sequel 1Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 355 重 Could You Fall for Me Again? 重新喜欢我，好不好 Kewei&可唯&Two Male Leads143k WordsCompleted Gentle, reserved bottom × bewitchingly handsome playboy top Shen Qian’en had loved Gu Chenjing for seven years, and they had been together for four. What began as mutual affection had become a one-sided love, and he had no idea what had happened along the way to make Gu Chenjing treat him like this... Until he heard Gu Chenjing say, “I stopped loving him a long time ago. I only keep him around out of habit. He’s good at taking care of me.” … 1.1kReads6.1Score130Shelves

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   Then take a look at these!! They're a perfect match!

6. 356 爱 Loving You Matters to Me 爱你对我很重要 Kewei&可唯&Two Male Leads116k WordsOngoing Two Male Leads + Secret Crush + Scheming + Turning Him Gay + HE He realized something was off about Song Shilan one night, when he pointed to his swollen, red lips. "What's wrong with my mouth?" "Maybe it's an allergy." But when he found his room full of Song Shilan's intimate clothing and photos of himself, along with letter after letter of love, Ji Ci felt the sky come crashing down! It wasn't an allergy at all. That kid had been kissing him every night! From then on, he started avoiding Song 53Reads—Score117Shelves
7. 357 绝 Beyond the Cosmos 绝宙 BlackCat CatBlackCat猫Two Male Leads352k WordsOngoing Click in and give it a try, you won't regret it. The story is incredibly vivid. You have to keep reading to realize that not a single scene has gone to waste. Also known as “Second Master, Your Darling Husband Is No Simple Man” A domineering, slightly foolish gong vs. a calm, mysterious shou; Tibetan Mastiff vs. white cat Mystery and deduction + romance + plot twists + secret identities + devoted couple + drug enforcement Everyday life + main plot The Zhao Family Trilogy, Book Two Si Xin shines —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The story features two main characters, one sweet and one angsty, and more. Please see the synopsis and reviews for details, my darlings.

8. 358 薄 Thin Snow Over Farewell 薄雪覆辞 TeerpTwo Male Leads283k WordsCompleted Also known as: Snow Over the Farewell [A CEO with alexithymia × a beautiful, depressed man with a disability]| [Devoted couple · Marriage first, love later · A little groveling · Bitter before sweet · Angsty romance] [*There will be angst in the early and middle parts. The characters’ personalities make it unavoidable.] A business marriage binds them together. With a lame leg and a heart as lifeless as a grave, Fu Ci marries the lofty Bo Jinyan. On their wedding night, Bo Jinyan warns him coldly 6.6kReads9.0Score842Shelves

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   A prodigy falls from grace

9. 359 小 Naughty Kitten, the Chaste Gentleman Kisses Him Until He Cries 小猫不听话，禁欲先生亲哭他 Liao Liao's Liao了了的了Two Male Leads183k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + older man/younger man + dissociative identity disorder + secret love becomes mutual + guiding lover + happy ending] [Possessive Daddy top vs. sharp-tongued, teasing, sickly bottom] Lu Xiaotiao has been secretly in love with Chi Yu for years. As an alter, his greatest wish is to be remembered by him before he disappears. Even if he has to wear the face Chi Yu hates most. After much thought, he uses the host’s secret to strike a deal. “One favor in exchange for one secret.” Ever 175Reads—Score103Shelves

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   It has both angst and sweetness, and it has a happy ending.

10. 360 糙 The Tough Guy Can't Resist the Puppy-Like Heartthrob 糙汉难逃小狼狗 Leisurely Handsome Young Master休闲帅公子Two Male Leads774k WordsCompleted Lu Zhan, 195 centimeters tall and 31 years old, is the world sanda champion, the undisputed king of Asian bodyguards, and the president of Ace Bodyguard Group. He is a commanding, imposing, broad-backed, muscular, towering, ruggedly handsome straight man, with a shapely backside, a broad chest, a narrow waist, a cool and reserved demeanor, and masculinity practically radiating from him. Obsessed with sanda and busy with his career, he has always been single. At the birthday party for his nephew 1.8kReads8.4Score270Shelves

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    These two books! [Heart][admiration][admiration][admiration]

11. 361 硬 Taming That Tough, Handsome Bad Boy 硬控那个痞帅的糙汉 Leisurely Handsome Young Master休闲帅公子Two Male Leads394k WordsCompleted [Younger, unhinged top x cocky, rugged bottom] [Extreme push and pull] [Marriage Before Love] [The car door is welded shut] I’m Wu Wei, 28 years old, a ten-time consecutive Asian Racing Championship winner, worth hundreds of billions, and the big boss who calls the shots at 69 racetracks across the country. I’m six foot ten, built like a tank, with an eight-pack and tattoo sleeves. I’ve got “cocky and handsome” written all over my face. And what happens? Some refined scoundrel, six foot four, we 879Reads6.2Score110Shelves
12. 362 c Cupid: Not a Speck of Dust on the Mountain cupid：山不让尘 Ji Jin吉金Two Male Leads218k WordsCompleted They say that when two people in love reunite for the fourth time, they will find happiness. A long separation, then a reunion, then another reunion. Lu Yangchen (bodyguard, gong) × Wen Qilian (doctor, shou) Happy ending, a little bittersweet. No melodrama or misunderstandings, just the protagonists growing up. The story begins with thirty-year-old Wen Qilian saying, “I want to hug you.” When they meet again, Lu Yangchen says, “Let me hold you, like I used to.” The drizzle in Yancheng is endless 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both of these are fine.

13. 363 渔 Chronicles of Fishing Fires 渔火纪年 Living It Up Like a Fool活着瞎胡闹Two Male Leads202k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + equally powerful leads + mutual healing + happy ending] One Gu called Lovesick to the Bone, and you can only love him. One is the Regent of the Great Jing Dynasty. The Regent Ji Jiufang’s name hangs over the entire Great Jing like a shadow. The emperor is young and has been on the throne for years, but the true ruler is the regent. Ji Jiufang is not yet thirty, yet in the eyes of the world he is like the King of Hell. At seventeen, he fought bloody battles on the frontier, quel 70Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This should fit the criteria of [dual male leads + dual strength + mutual redemption + happy ending], and the one who embodies "longing" is none other than him. One is the Regent of the Great Jing Dynasty. The name of Regent Ji Jiufang is like a shadow, shrouding the entire Great Jing. Although the emperor is young and has been on the throne for many years, the true ruler of the imperial power is the Regent. Ji Jiufang is only thirty years old, but in the eyes of the world, he is like a Yama, the King of Hell. At the age of seventeen, he fought bloody battles on the battlefield, quelled rebellions and eliminated tyranny. Under internal and external troubles, he single-handedly protected the Great Jing, which was in turmoil. When everyone thought he would declare himself king, he walked to the throne covered in blood, holding the newborn crown prince, and proclaimed himself Regent, promising that when the emperor was old enough to dance with an elephant, he would return the throne to him. One is Xia Junyan, the seventh prince of Yi Kingdom. At the age of fifteen, he infiltrated Da Jing to replace Bai Xiuyu, who had returned home after years of studying away from home. Originally, he sought refuge with Prime Minister Gu Bingzhang, hoping to enter the court as an official. However, due to his handsome appearance, he was fed the female Gu worm, "Xiangsi Tou," while the regent of Da Jing was given the male Gu worm. The two are destined to fall in love because of the Gu worms; they are safe when together, but the poison will take effect when separated. To cure "Xiangsi Tou," one of them must die, and the other will automatically be freed from the Gu. Only a bone-deep longing can cure it. Two people who were originally unrelated develop feelings for each other because of the Gu worms, becoming entangled in a complex web of emotions. With the two kingdoms vying for power and the throne, what will they choose? Will they sacrifice the other to save themselves, or sacrifice themselves to save the other?

14. 364 c Congrats and Congratulations congrats祝贺 Ji Jin吉金Two Male Leads292k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads, Older Man/Younger Man] An older man’s one-sided salvation of a younger man. Quiet, attentive, gentle top He Jingzhao × clearheaded, not romance-obsessed, lucky bottom Zhu Zili Love was never something you could hide. Restraint was already a prison, and he feared someone else would make a move first, afraid another would get there before him. A gambling father, a gravely ill mother, and clearheaded Zhu Zili. He Jingzhao was like rime, a winter only the early spring wind had ever 3Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 365 月 Moonlight on the West Tower 月洒西楼 Meimei and Hehe美美与和和Two Male Leads261k WordsCompleted [Bound by Deep Blue series: Lou Che pairing] Two male leads, both sexually inexperienced, pure love, intense push and pull, a cold, devoted, possessive top and a restrained, deep-loving, elegant bottom. After graduating with a doctorate from NJ University in M Country, Lan Che returned with fervor and a fresh perspective to become president of LC Group. His return brought the company new management ideas and innovative strategies, and drew widespread attention from the business world. But in the 75Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It meets the requirements, but it's a bit angsty.

16. 366 金 After the Canary Flew the Coop 金丝雀出走后 Autumn Hairtail秋鱽鱼Two Male Leads311k WordsCompleted Both virgins / Strong leads / Rekindled love / CEO romance / The chase after the breakup / Suspense [The pursuer seems black but is actually pure / The pursued seems pure but is actually black] Li Yuan, the kept lover Zhou Yaoqin had supported for ten years, suddenly wanted to break up with him. Not only did he want to break up, he even wanted to be there for Zhou Yaoqin in his old age and at his funeral. Zhou was so furious he felt his insides give out and flames shoot from his head. So what if 98Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Completed, both protagonists are virgins, strong leads, the seme is cunning yet innocent, the uke is innocent yet cunning, both are intelligent, the plot unfolds with brains, and the sexual tension is high. The seme's womanizing ways backfire, the innocent uke rises to prominence, and the story unfolds like a wife-chasing drama.

17. 367 欧 The Ouyang Family's Heir Is Cold and Cool 欧阳家的太子爷又冷又酷 My Crybaby Cat我家爱哭的猫Two Male Leads656k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, both devoted to one another, past and present lives, sweet romance, mutual pursuit, powerful characters, a little angst, unreliable domineering top who loves to show off × low-key, death-fearing, cool and peerlessly beautiful bottom] Gu Chengxiu has always kept his identity as a cultivator hidden, but to solve a problem with his body, he has no choice but to seek out the young master of the Ouyang family… Ouyang Jun has searched for the person he lost for more than a decade. Now 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Two male leads, both virgins, both strong; exciting and fast-paced; past lives and present lives; mutual devotion; powerful figures; slightly angsty plot. A domineering, unreliable, and pretentious gong who can set fires and generate electricity versus a low-key, cowardly, and aloof shou.

18. 368 恶 After My Evil Spirit Brother Was Banished, My Archenemy Became My Boss 恶灵弟弟退散后死对头成了我老板 Riding a Cat Beneath the Stars星空下骑猫Two Male Leads125k WordsCompleted [Flirting with each other, unhinged, pure love, mutually faithful, secret identities, absurd, comedy, sweet romance, guiding, healing, positive energy. Title: How to Become Part of Chen Yin's Life] My name is Chen Yin. In my life, I met two people who mattered deeply to me. One has an anniversary of death the day after my birthday. The other said he wanted to take me with him when he died. You said all that mattered was that they were happy. He said all that mattered was that we were happy. “Yo 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Flirting, crazy banter, pure love, both characters are virgins, multiple identities, silly humor, sweet romance. Title: On How to Integrate into Chen Yin's Life] Judging by the title alone, you might think this is a clichéd workplace novel. But the core theme of this story is: freedom and art. The author's writing is delicate yet abstract [admiration][admiration][admiration], with appropriate detail and natural shifts in perspective. Target audience: Slow-burn psychological descriptions, social metaphors, strong plot conflicts. The characters' traits change gradually with time and environment. As long as the tag isn't "grossiness," the other main characters all have some elements of it, so readers shouldn't argue about it.

19. 369 折 The Paulownia Blossoms Bloom in Splendor 折桐花烂漫 Feng Qingmai风清麦Two Male Leads131k WordsCompleted “If kneeling on the ground could weave a cocoon, I'd burn my heart to ashes, bind myself for the rest of my life, and wait for you to find peace.” “You once said you'd pluck the stars and gather the moon for me. Now you want to carve out half my heart?” 68Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    See if this is reasonable abuse.

20. 370 因 Our Illnesses Brought Us Together 因为病情，双向奔赴了 A Thousand Words语千言Two Male Leads630k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + wealthy CEO + marriage before love + older man + both leads’ first love + happy ending + multiple side couples, including younger men] Tang Yicheng (top) VS Feng Yuxuan (bottom) These days, who doesn’t have a few issues? Tang Yicheng is single and needs to raise, on his own, a nephew with severe psychological trauma. Feng Yuxuan is single and needs to raise, on his own, a younger brother with a serious illness. When psychological problems meet physical suffering... Tang Y 358Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one's worth checking out; it's about everyone getting back together after a long separation, and it has a happy ending.

21. 371 朔 The Northern Wind's Trial: A Young Man's Journey Beneath the Bright Moon 朔风劫之明月少年行 Lu Shen Xin Yi露申辛夷Two Male Leads250k WordsCompleted [Reunion After Years Apart | Two Powerful Male Leads | Martial Arts and Political Intrigue] [Poisoned, Ascetic Physician-Immortal and War God × Wild, Obsessive Young Wolf King] [Mutual Disguises | Search for Family and Clear Their Names | Intense Push and Pull | Mutual Salvation] A secret letter leads to a peerless treasure. Fate draws them into a game, stirring turmoil across the martial world and the imperial court! He is a peerless master from the secluded Medicine King Valley, and a top expe 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These two are highly recommended. They feature two strong male leads, a sweet and angsty story, and a happy ending. They are super good and definitely worth watching!

22. 372 逐 Pursuing the King 逐王 Shui Qiancheng水千丞Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted A power struggle paved with blades, fought by an ambitious man A path of revenge, carved through every obstacle by an ordinary man A journey to restore order, with a statesman ready for war at dawn A mission to save the world, pursued by an idealist who will never break, no matter how many times he dies 6.5kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves
23. 373 榜 The Top Streamer Is the CEO's Ex 榜一大哥是总载前任 Yi Xun异寻Two Male Leads274k WordsCompleted Don't bother, it's not very good [BL / Sweet and Angsty / Reunion After Years Apart / Intense Push and Pull / Rekindled Love / Livestream Identity Reveal / Happy Ending] A shy, self-conscious, pure-hearted, loyal pretty top × a wild, lovesick, handsome bottom who's a master at romance Bai Jianran is a small-time fashion influencer who never shows his face. He wears a black mask in all his videos, and even his livestreams follow the same no-face rule. Then one day, the trolls nearly bring his liv 98Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    Dual male leads / Sweet and angsty / Long-awaited reunion / Extreme tug-of-war / Broken mirror mended / Happy ending. A handsome, introverted, pure-hearted, loyal, and charming top who is also a master of romance and a wild, infatuated bottom. The top waits for the bottom for ten years, and the bottom's pursuit of him is a dramatic and captivating story! Highly recommended!

24. 374 五 Haunted by the Five Hungry Ghosts 五鬼馋身 A Heng Yi阿珩懿Two Male Leads507k WordsCompleted #Unhinged #Forced Love #Supernatural #Multiple Male Leads #Love Triangle Mayhem Lin Qing, an ordinary office worker brimming with yang energy, suddenly discovers that she has become irresistible “Tang Monk flesh” to five top-tier malevolent spirits. 1.5kReads5.9Score183Shelves

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    [Heart][Heart][Heart]

25. 375 真 The Real Brooding Ghost Boyfriend 真正的阴湿男鬼 Inside and Out里外里外Two Male Leads223k WordsCompleted [Brooding Ghost King Top]× [Cynical, Scheming Bottom] Two male leads | Ghost top | Bickering couple | Past and present lives | Supernatural destiny | Time stop | Invasion [Yi Shi'an] never gets any real work done, spending every day rambling at his parents' graves. After crying there for months, he realized he had been grieving at the wrong grave! The ghost king [Guan Zhi] finally appeared, hoping to scare him away, only to discover that this chatterbox could see ghosts! From then on, the broodi 255Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A must-try!

26. 376 强 Spoiled Rotten: The Crazy Young Master Lu Sets His Sights on a Sweet, Innocent Girl 强宠，疯批陆少盯上纯欲小可怜 Exquisite White Robe玲珑白衣Two Male Leads414k WordsCompleted [Possessive Love + Forced Romance + Sweet with a Touch of Angst + The Pursuit of a Wife in the Crematorium + HE] An extremely possessive, obsessive, unhinged top × a gentle, harmless, pure and alluring beauty bottom Everyone in Beicheng’s elite circles knew that Lu Yanzhou, the city’s most powerful heir, was ruthless and cold. He’d stop at nothing to get what he wanted, and anyone he set his sights on would be lucky to escape with their life. Reborn, Jiang Ran wanted only to spend the rest of hi 4.6kReads9.2Score454Shelves

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    Reborn, Jiang Ran only wanted to be with his beloved, to never miss her again, and to live a peaceful life. By chance, he met Lu Yanzhou, who, like a calamity, indiscriminately took over his life. Lu Yanzhou of Beicheng was rich, powerful, and ruthless, willing to do anything to achieve his goals. Jiang Ran tried to escape again and again, but his escape always led him back to that man; there was no escape. He couldn't avoid him no matter how hard he tried; it was destined that someone would get what they wanted, and someone else would leave heartbroken.

27. 377 刺 After 99 Attempts to Kill My Master, I Finally Learned to Behave 刺杀主人99次后，终于被打乖 Inside and Out里外里外Two Male Leads263k WordsCompleted [Ruthless, calculating master gong × beautiful, defiant, sickly-sweet shou] Coercion / equally matched leads / two male leads / coming of age / comeback “If you can kill me, I’ll gladly die. If you can’t, then the story only gets more interesting.” Ke Luo was born into a family of physicians and has extraordinary talent for making medicine. But his family has fallen into decline, and he has neither power nor influence, so Sun Yusi forcibly takes him to Qianmeng Island. He becomes Sun Yusi’s prop 7.9kReads7.4Score1.2kShelves
28. 378 报 [Miaojiang] Reporting to the High Priest: The Young Master Has Run Off Again 【苗疆】报告大祭司，少主又跑了 Shu Youyu书有余Two Male Leads219k WordsOngoing (Also titled: Gu Heart) [Two male leads, forced love, push and pull, rekindled romance, secret identities, Miaojiang setting] Brooding, sinister High Priest × free-spirited young lord who loves doing whatever he wants Xia Xuqian was born in Miaojiang, where people are forbidden to leave their village for their entire lives. Though he was the young lord, he had always been curious about the outside world and hated being restrained. When Xia Xuqian was seven, some Han Chinese visitors came to the 126Reads—Score100Shelves

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    [Already interested][Bump this post]

29. 379 做 Become the Big Shot's Beloved 做大佬的白月光 Heavenly Fire, Flowing Glaze天火流琉璃Two Male Leads196k WordsCompleted Two Male Leads, 1v1, Both Pure Three years later, Yu Linran found Qian Mo running a street stall. He apologized, vowed to change, and begged for forgiveness, but he could never win back Qian Mo's heart. It was already dead. Five years earlier, Qian Mo's mother had been gravely ill, and he had asked Yu Linran for money. Yu Linran refused. Only after his mother passed away did Yu Linran show up in front of him. He hated him, but what good would hating him do? It wouldn't bring his mother back. So 738Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is a bit angsty.

30. 380 啊 Huh?! Which Sugar Daddy Is This Secretive? 啊？！谁家金主偷感这么强啊？ Cat Cat Monster Cat Cat猫猫怪怪猫猫Two Male Leads317k WordsCompleted "Melancholy and possessive, prickly but fiercely protective, and a little naughty: a scheming game company CEO × an innocent, pure-hearted agent who knows little about the modern world, is easily fooled, and can only be fooled by him" "A powerful couple, both take the lead, mutual disguises and testing each other, a sweet romance that grows over time (there are disciplinary games, but they're only games, not abusive)" Mei Linxue lived in a world of his own making and didn't believe in love. Then 260Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There was some mild angst, but that was just an external factor; the two got along very well.

31. 381 他 His Little Madman Is Fierce and Pure 他的小疯子又狠又纯 Y ZhizhiY之之Two Male Leads239k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + underworld + enemies + taking the punishment for another + mutual first love + physical and emotional angst] A riot. A delirious “little madman.” You Yi thought he would never see him again. The little madman, who had clawed his way through life in Yujiang, found his way to the dark alley while out of his mind, and tracked him down. After years apart, their parallel paths crossed again. “I can’t give up on him twice. Do you understand?” One promise. Two brushes with death. “I’d 75Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book has a completely closed-loop logic, constantly reversing its own interpretation. I've been crying over why it's not more popular. [Crying]

32. 382 被 Delusion of Being Loved 被爱妄想 Li Huaisha李怀沙Two Male Leads233k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] Sister-in-law, open the door. It’s your brother-in-law Powerful coercion + unconventional happy ending + ultimate love triangle drama + unhinged characters + groveling redemption + melodrama galore + substitute romance A cruel, unhinged, sickly scumbag top VS a cool, ruthless bottom who delusionally believes he’s loved I catered to his every whim and granted his every request. He mocked and tormented me at every turn. But I stayed by his side, never leaving no 5.4kReads9.4Score699Shelves
33. 383 肆 Hunt and Tempt 肆猎诱宠 Yo Yo Ming哟哟鸣Two Male Leads638k WordsCompleted Two male leads + pseudo-transmigration into a book + yandere + younger love interest + both each other's only one + twists + power couple and political intrigue (CP: an obsessive, clingy young Grand Preceptor vs. the inept yet overenthusiastic Prince of Li) Shen Yunya's idea of transmigrating into a book: Stay away from the protagonists, change my character, and keep my head down to survive. I'm straight, so don't come near me! What actually happened: I'm back, baby! Body and soul: Wow, protago 23Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    The story begins with forced love, but the protagonist falls deeply in love early on but is too afraid to admit it. He's also a goofball, creating a strange atmosphere that's both angsty and hilarious. It's a yandere story with a younger, crazy brother; the chains and dark room are all there. If you can't stand elaborate forms of torture, avoid this story. The punishments are real, but the pampering is also incredibly intense—the kind of pampering where he doesn't have to walk and is fed to the point of being practically alive. The later stages feature powerful power struggles that are incredibly captivating. You definitely won't regret investing in this story!

34. 384 1 The Sissy of the 188 Club 188男团娘娘腔 Shui Qiancheng水千丞Two Male Leads365k WordsCompleted Li Chengxiu was timid and taciturn, and ostracized throughout his school years. Shao Qun’s passing whim gave him the only warmth he had ever known, but it also pushed him, while still young, into even deeper darkness. More than a decade later, they meet again. To Shao Qun, Li Chengxiu is a sweet treat he never dared taste back then, so he deliberately draws close. Will this be a chance to redeem the past, or the beginning of another disaster? 28.6kReads9.3Score5.5kShelves

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    These are all so beautiful!

35. 385 花 Flowers Bloom in Their Own Time, Decay in Silence 花开有时，颓靡无声 Shui Qiancheng水千丞Two Male Leads202k WordsCompleted [A scheming, icy beauty as the dominant partner x an innocent, flirtatious young master as the submissive partner] [Two male leads + historical romance + scheming characters + tragic romance] Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, Jin Xiaobao is a pampered young master who has never lifted a finger or learned a thing about farming. By chance, he saves Huai En, a mysterious and cunning young beauty. At a single glance, Young Master Jin decides that Huai En is his “bride,” then showers him with at 4.9kReads9.2Score965Shelves

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    They are all very distinctive, and the writing style is also very good.

36. 386 谁 Who Takes Whom Seriously? 谁把谁当真 Shui Qiancheng水千丞Two Male Leads363k WordsCompleted One is a fickle playboy who lives life as he pleases. The other has been through countless trials and puts reason before emotion. A relationship that began with “living in the moment” gradually turned into a bloodless battle of wits, where each tried to win the other’s heart. They distrust each other, yet feel drawn to one another, constantly testing each other’s limits with suspicion and probing. They knowingly fall into the trap, surrendering to feelings in confusion, until they’re caught in a 38.6kReads9.5Score7.9kShelves
37. 387 谁 Who Taught You to Be a Brother Like That? 谁教你这么当兄弟的 Peachy Oolong, Regular Sugar桃气乌龙正常糖Two Male Leads544k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available, published under the title Planetary Effect] Chen Zhijuan is the top surgeon in the orthopedics department at Beicheng People's Hospital. He's usually cold and taciturn. Dr. Chen is strikingly handsome, and his crisp, slender figure in a white coat gives off an air of restraint. The girls chasing after him could circle the hospital three times. Too bad his heart belongs to someone else. He's been secretly in love with his best friend for nearly ten years. The 83.9kReads9.3Score12.4kShelves
38. 388 穿EN Transmigrated into a Book as a Mole in an Immortal Sect 穿书成了仙门内奸 Bayue Ba巴月八Two Male Leads703k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book, cultivation fantasy, equally matched leads, younger love interest raised by the protagonist, corruption, possessive love, demon slave becomes demon king, redemption, mutual devotion, happy ending] Sharp-minded, scheming, silver-tongued elder Lin Qingyang, the pursued one VS Qimo, a wolf-demon slave in the early arc and a deranged demon king in the later arc Mystery and adventure plot + younger love interest raised by the protagonist, corruption, possessive love Lin Qin 726Reads8.7Score104Shelves

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    It's a bit angsty in the middle, but overall quite funny. The romance is a little melodramatic, with a younger man turning evil and forcing himself into love, but the plot is really good.

39. 389 余 Light Along the Road Ahead, You by My Side for Life 余路有光，余生有你 I Can Eat Anything and Enjoy It吃嘛嘛香啊Two Male Leads381k WordsCompleted Lin Shuyan, a small-business owner who built his company from scratch. Gu Ye, a college student trapped in difficult circumstances. They met through an ordinary designated-driver job. On the city’s nighttime streets, they warmed each other and thought they had finally found the light. But fate’s cruelty never stopped. A sick grandmother, a biological father who suddenly appeared, coercion disguised as “doing what’s best for him”... Lin Shuyan pushed Gu Ye away with his own hands, and pushed away 976Reads8.7Score105Shelves

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    It's a slice-of-life story, unfolding gently and gradually.

40. 390 这 This Is What Love Feels Like 这，就是喜欢 I Can Eat Anything and Enjoy It吃嘛嘛香啊Two Male Leads640k WordsCompleted A relationship that ended before it even began leaves Qiao Yubai doubting himself for years. Then Huo Zhen comes along and tells him firmly that this is what liking someone feels like. Holding hands and kissing mean you like each other. Playboy Qiao Mubai meets Xu Yan, a small-time actor he can’t stand, on the set where his girlfriend is shooting. After being cheated on, the two end up in bed by a twist of fate. When they wake up, the absurd mix-up leaves them with a grudge that’s hard to settle 176Reads8.2Score—Shelves
41. 391 找 Find a Low-Quality Alpha and Make Him Marry into My Family 找一个劣质Alpha让他入赘 Fu Rong傅容Two Male Leads454k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Two male leads, ABO / younger man / both chaste / equally powerful / happy ending] Scheming, green-tea younger Alpha × brilliant, irresistible omega adored by everyone Even Xie Zhiyu, an S-rank omega, was being pressured to marry. As an omega, he had no desire to be controlled by pheromones, but refusing to marry forever was also a provocation. Besides, an omega already had little chance of inheriting anything, and this kind of "insubordination" was truly inappropriate. His crafty ad 658Reads8.8Score106Shelves

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    The source of the torment stems from one's own ideals and from class inequality.

42. 392 斯 The Butler's Chronicles at Steffelly Manor 斯特菲尔利庄园男仆记事 My Desk Has Drawers我的桌子有抽屉13k WordsCompleted A Butler’s Chronicle at the Steffelily Estate 971Reads—Score128Shelves

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    The plot is not childish and has a different style from most male-male angst novels, offering a new and angst-filled experience.

43. 393 堕 Fallen from the Azure Heavens 堕青云 My Desk Has Drawers我的桌子有抽屉6k WordsCompleted Falling from the Azure Heavens 490Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 394 兰 Duke Lancaster's Sick Game 兰斯特公爵的恶心游戏 My Desk Has Drawers我的桌子有抽屉10k WordsCompleted The Duke of Lancer's Disgusting Game 174Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 395 无 The Sparrow Without a Blessing 无佑之雀 My Desk Has Drawers我的桌子有抽屉6k WordsCompleted A Sparrow Without Blessings 601Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 396 南 Old Tales of Nancy Manor 南希庄园旧事 My Desk Has Drawers我的桌子有抽屉13k WordsCompleted Old Stories of Nancy Manor 63Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 397 重 Reborn Movie Emperor: My Archenemy Has Loved Me for Ten Years 重生影帝：死对头竟爱我十年 Chen Zhou Du Wo陈舟渡我Two Male Leads407k WordsOngoing The rating will rise once it’s released [Two male leads + reborn + entertainment industry + equally matched leads + devoted to each other + loyal dog + 1v1] [Cold and glamorous reborn award-winning actor, bottom × Obsessive, unhinged top-tier star, top] Three years after his death, he is reborn in the body of a minor actor. But he discovers that his nemesis of ten years has him pinned against a wall, eyes red: “The mole on your left shoulder... Why is it exactly the same as his?” Ke Yuanxu, a 249Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    This book is awesome! Super good! [Cool][cool][cool][cool]

48. 398 不 Aren't You the Cool Commander? Then Why Do You Cry After One Kiss? 不是高冷指挥官吗？怎么一亲就哭 Si Jiao司皎Two Male Leads517k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed] [Interstellar + ABO + younger man + two equally powerful leads] Shi Ji, the Federation's highest-ranking commander, is coldly beautiful, chaste, and ruthless: a lofty flower that spells death at the slightest touch. Everyone treats the commander with nothing but respect, and then more respect. Until the first day of freshman enrollment at the Royal Academy Xie Zhuo stood among the crowd in a windbreaker, his brilliant silver hair wild and untamed. He was so striking that n 65.8kReads9.7Score11.1kShelves

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    The first book wasn't particularly angsty, the second was okay, and the third was also...

49. 399 古 A Modern-Day Romance with My Ancient-Era Brocade Guard Boyfriend 古穿今之我的锦衣卫男友 Autumn Hairtail秋鱽鱼Two Male Leads383k WordsCompleted [Completed, Both Strong | Turns a Straight Man Gay | Ancient Meets Modern | Both Chaste | Fantasy] After failing to assassinate Emperor Xiao Ding of the Great Xiao, Bai Hemian, Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, was pierced by a rain of arrows. At that very moment, he transmigrated to the modern world, more than four hundred years later. By a twist of fate, he became the personal bodyguard of a major entertainment industry mogul. That mogul was none other than Li Hewan, a criminal polic 144Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Come on, let's have a love story filled with both intense emotions and the heart-wrenching tale of chasing after one's wife.

50. 400 穿 Reborn as the Crown Prince of a Fallen Kingdom, I Throw Myself into the Enemy’s Arms 穿成亡国太子我直接投入敌军怀抱 Hu Yan.胡言.Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted Completed. Search “Fanqie Listen” for the full-cast audiobook. [Manic, unhinged, vicious beauty vs. proper, restrained, aloof Buddha-like lord] [Two male leads + equally matched + mutual secret crush + both virgins] From the start, he was on an ancient battlefield, surrounded by soldiers and generals splattered with blood. He was the crown prince of a fallen kingdom. With a sworn enemy ahead, pursuers behind, and the burden of restoring his country on his shoulders, who could stay sane? While he 14kReads9.6Score2.2kShelves

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    It's alright, I guess. [What?]

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