Both Leads Are Cool and Unfazed by Their Engagement, a Family-Arranged Marriage 两个人都很高冷，面对订婚很坦然，家族联姻

1. 1 联 Our Marriage Alliance Expired, and After the Divorce, the Abstinent Tycoon Kissed Me to Tears 联姻到期离婚，被禁欲大佬亲哭了 Xiong Chuang熊创Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / Slow-burn sweet romance / Older man / Secret marriage Clearheaded, delicate beauty x Abstinent, scheming powerhouse from Beijing’s elite The Fu and Wen families arrange a marriage, and Wen Zhi, newly acknowledged by the Wen family, marries Fu Yanxiu. He’s the current head of one of Beijing’s top families, tall and long-legged, with a stunning face. Unfortunately, he’s disciplined and proper, and keeps women at a distance. Before they register their marriage, he hands 14.1kReads6.9Score87114d adds

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   Both of them were very aloof and calm about their engagement, choosing marriage before falling in love.

2. 2 联 My Arranged Marriage Wife Is So Sweet, the Capital's Big Shot Can't Hold Back 联姻老婆好甜，京圈大佬节制不住 Xiong Chuang熊创Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / A sweet, slow-burn romance / Older man / Both are each other’s one and only A cool, distant beauty x a steady, calculating, fatherly type At twenty-two, Jian Xi accidentally discovered that she was the biological daughter of a wealthy business tycoon. She gained a pair of rich parents, and a husband through an arranged marriage. Her husband was Zhou Boting, the current head of the Zhou family. Rumor had it that he was disciplined and reserved, and at twenty-six had n 20.5kReads6.7Score1.6k14d adds
3. 3 京 A Joyful Beijing Wedding: Why Is Young Master He Being So Stubborn Today? 京婚有禧，贺少今天不嘴硬 Luo Li Xixi落离夕夕Modern Romance549k WordsCompleted [The score is low because there aren't many ratings yet. It will go up.] [Both leads are inexperienced + Fast-paced opening + Marriage before love] [Well-behaved, level-headed adopted daughter VS cunning, aloof young master] When news of the Song and He families’ arranged marriage spread across the capital, the Songs’ adopted daughter, Song Zhining, had just stepped off a plane. She had spent eight years studying medicine abroad. The quietest presence in the Song family, she had not been told ab 7.7kReads8.8Score84514d adds

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   This is the epitome of a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. Song Zhining marries into the He family in place of her sister, mistakenly marrying into the capital, unaware that the male lead has been plotting this all along. The opening is incredibly fast-paced; you absolutely must read until after the marriage—it's exceptionally good!!! The author is full of witty and clever ideas.

4. 4 新 Newlyweds, Growing Closer 新婚渐浓 Dan Jian丹笺Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted Marriage before love / Adult romance / A slow, steady relationship / Sweet romance Cool, rational neurosurgeon vs. attentive, service-oriented head of a corporate group The marriage between Shen Mingyue and Bo Yi began with a drunken joke between their grandfathers. Out of gratitude for an old kindness, Shen Mingyue agreed to marry him to help her family out of a difficult situation. On the first day of their marriage, she was called back to the hospital for an emergency surgery and didn’t come 32.4kReads8.9Score3.4k14d adds

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   This necessitates a story where the female lead is a doctor and the male lead is a CEO, their marriage is an arranged marriage, and both characters are well-developed. Their marriage initially stems from responsibility, but gradually blossoms into love. The author's writing is good, the plot is unconventional, and some of the author's viewpoints are quite interesting. It's a story with substance.

5. 5 跑 I Failed to Escape, and Now a Possessive Tycoon Coaxes Me Night After Night 跑路失败，被偏执大佬夜夜诱哄 Sparrow Song Lantern雀鸣灯Modern Romance369k WordsOngoing [A Clingy Sweetheart x A Refined Scoundrel | Marriage First, Love Later] On her first day after transmigrating into a book, Ruan Yuzhen knew she wouldn't live to see the ending. She had become the villainess who stole the male lead's life-saving credit, then wreaked havoc after their marriage. Once the truth came out, He Xun would throw her into a crocodile pond, where she would die without a bone left behind. So she made three ironclad rules: don't act like a villainess, pretend to be obedient 819.2kReads9.3Score157.9k14d adds
6. 6 闪 I Secretly Marry My Reserved Boss: CEO Feng, Please Take It Easy After the Wedding 闪婚闷骚上司，封总婚后请节制 Ming Zhijiu明之九Modern Romance351k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + age gap + instinctive attraction + slow-burn romance] [Tsundere, fatherly type × sweet, gentle girl] On the day they were supposed to register their marriage, the man Meng Fu had waited five years for stood her up to pursue his one true love. Everyone was waiting to laugh at her, but Meng Fu refused to put up with it. She turned around and impulsively married someone else. As it happened, he'd also been stood up by his fiancée. The two hit it off at once. The next day. Men 335.1kReads8.9Score64.7k14d adds
7. 7 拼 A Splendid Marriage 拼婚艳艳 Mad Cultivator, Half a Fate疯修半缘Modern Romance339k WordsCompleted Original title: Matchmaking for a Perfect Pair [Flash marriage + marriage first, love later + age gap + height gap + sweet everyday romance + both virgins] On the day they were supposed to register their marriage, her fiancé suddenly called it off. “You’re old-fashioned, boring, short…” Xie Fan never expected that, aside from her looks, brains, and considerable fortune, she had nothing going for her. She called off the wedding, and ended their relationship and business partnership too. Her ex-fi 4.8kReads8.6Score49114d adds
8. 8 婚 Please Fall in Love After We Get Married 婚后请恋爱 Must Work Hard to Write Ten Thousand Words a Day今天也要努力日万Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted A sweet, slow-burn romance about a marriage that starts first and love that follows A confident, upbeat CEO × a detached, icy professor who has no idea how to flirt . On her wedding day, the groom suddenly runs away. Jiang Hu, an illegitimate son of the Xie family, steps in at the last minute, and Shi Qingying hastily completes the ceremony with him. At twenty-seven, he is the youngest professor at Ligang University. And his profession is one that makes Shi Qingying feel intimidated. Before marr 4.4kReads8.8Score39714d adds
9. 9 婚 After Marriage, I Lured My Rival into Falling for Me 婚后，把死对头钓成翘嘴 Old Tenderness旧温柔Modern Romance404k WordsCompleted [Just launched, the rating will rise] [Older woman-younger man romance: A flirtatious female principal vs. a former spoiled school bully] Jiang Xu and Ji Ya were engaged. On their wedding day, Jiang Xu ran away, and Ji Ya went after him. As Ji Ya's older sister, Ji Ruochu was forced to take her place and marry into the Jiang family. The man marrying her was Jiang Wang, a member of the family she had a grudge against. Before the wedding, Jiang Wang told his friends, “I'm marrying Ji Ruochu on pur 9.6kReads8.3Score1.1k14d adds
10. 10 拜 Please Fall in Love with Me 拜托爱上我 Shi Shiliu Seed时柿石榴籽Modern Romance356k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s first and only love + romance from the heroine’s perspective after marriage, while the hero has been plotting for a long time + adorable child + secret marriage at the office + four-year age gap] Xu Xuanman is the neglected youngest daughter of the Xu family, sent abroad when she was still a child. After returning home, she enters an arranged marriage with Zhou Yuqing. To her, their relationship consists only of the cold “duties of husband and wife”: at work, he is h 13.4kReads8.8Score1.1k14d adds
11. 11 炙 Burning Desire 炙热贪欢 Snake Too蛇也Modern Romance484k WordsCompleted [1v1 | Marriage Before Love | Off-the-Charts Sexual Tension | Flirtatious, Both Leads Pure | Entertainment Industry | Ensemble Cast of Beijing’s Elite] [A poised, dazzling heiress × a powerful, influential tycoon] * Qin Yan, the daughter of the Jiang family of the capital, appeared refined and proper, but she was formidable and untamable beneath the surface. She called the shots in the entertainment industry. The top-tier stars feared her, even as they depended on her. She had both the best reso 28.7kReads9.3Score3.3k14d adds

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    I highly recommend this! The male and female leads are both clear-headed and intelligent, and both are strong. There aren't any cheesy plot points like separation after marriage. They know exactly what they want. After marriage, the female lead calls the male lead "husband" affectionately. She's really smart; she knows when to be affectionate and when to be a cool beauty in public. She also knows how to handle different situations. The male lead says she's not just someone who feeds him, but someone who can show him maps and help him conquer new territories. It's really good!

12. 12 闪 A Flash Marriage: The True Heiress Marries a Warlord Tycoon 闪婚，真千金嫁给了军阀大佬 Chu Diandian初点点Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted Young Marshal Cheng Tianxun was swamped with military affairs and hated clingy, persistent women most of all. He had no time to deal with them. Qin Yan promised to turn a deaf ear to his affairs, never make a scene or demand his affection. Winning his trust, she successfully married into the military governor’s household in a flash marriage. After the wedding, each of them got what they wanted and kept the other at arm’s length. The marriage went smoothly. Until he said, “It’s not very appropria 62.4kReads9.2Score9.3k14d adds

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    Books by the same author!! So good, so good, so good!

13. 13 夫 After His Wife Divorces Him, the Warlord Goes Gray Overnight 夫人离婚后，军阀大佬一夜白头 Chu Diandian初点点Modern Romance691k WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name, “Qi Mi,” is available by searching on Tomato. Ning Zhen is forced to marry the warlord Sheng Changyu. Sheng Changyu has a beloved first love, as well as two concubines, and the Sheng household is rife with danger. Ning Zhen is a young heiress who has returned from studying abroad. She can’t adapt to the infighting in the household, and everyone is waiting to see her make a fool of herself. Less than three years later, just as everyone predicted, Ning Zhen wants 78.3kReads9.5Score9k14d adds
14. 14 搭 We’re Only Having a Baby Together, So Why Is This Abstinent Big Shot Clinging to Me? 搭伙生娃而已，禁欲大佬却缠上了 Big Flower Pig大花猪Modern Romance197k WordsOngoing Both Leads Are Inexperienced / Physical First, Love Later / The Powerful One Learns to Bend / Sweet Romance / Six-Year Age Gap Clear-Headed Deaf Heiress VS Cold, Ascetic Big Shot Song Shutong, a deaf heiress abandoned by her family, is approached years later by her birth mother, who threatens to make her marry Zhou Shijin, a big shot in the capital. The only reason is to have a baby and use the newborn's umbilical cord blood to save the child of her twin sister. With no way to fight back, she ta 7.7kReads—Score2.1k14d adds

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    You could check out this book. The two are forced into marriage, but the husband is very upright, and the wife negotiated with him beforehand to secure a comfortable life for herself. Before the husband fell in love with her, he was already very kind to her; after he did, he became even kinder, constantly showering her with kisses and hugs.

15. 15 地 A Marriage That Lasts Forever 地久婚长 Chen Ruozhou陈若舟Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / slow-burn, sweet romance Fu Qingshao's only condition for agreeing to an arranged marriage is that he wants no emotional entanglements with his future wife. In short, he hopes she won't love him, and that they can treat each other with mutual respect. Meng Yu, the youngest daughter of the Meng family, fits his ideal perfectly. She has just broken up with her ex-boyfriend, and there's still a tear stain at the corner of her eye when she's forced to go on a blind date. 147.7kReads9.3Score18.2k14d adds

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    I read through all the updates in half a day!!! The only downside is that it's not finished yet!! But it's so good!!

16. 16 豪 A Marriage Alliance Between Wealthy Families: The Supporting Female Character Stays Calm Even After Learning the Plot 豪门联姻：女配知道剧情后也很稳 North to South由北向南Modern Romance366k WordsCompleted (Engaged first, then register the marriage + Everyday life + Sweet romance + Love after marriage + Chasing his wife + Emotionally stable leads + Both leads have only ever been with each other) Blurb One: The Lin and Zhou families arrange a marriage between their children. The eldest daughter of the Lin family only wants to focus on her career and has no interest in marriage. The second daughter keeps breaking up and getting back together with her boyfriend, caught up in the twists and turns of 10.1kReads8.8Score90814d adds

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    The two people in the story were already engaged at the beginning, but they had no contact for a month or two, which was quite cold. However, both the male and female leads are very good people. At first, it seemed like a sense of responsibility? Or perhaps a desire to cultivate feelings? And then they gradually grew closer. Everyone in the book is very nice.

17. 17 婚 Love Grows Deeper 婚意渐浓 Wan Ti挽荑Modern Romance534k WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + intense push and pull + two powerful families + exclusive devotion + multiple secondary couples] Qiao Shengyi agreed to a marriage alliance for one reason only she couldn’t resist Qi Jingyan’s face! She had it all planned out: after the wedding, she would admire his looks but never fall for him! It didn’t matter if marriage was dull. A handsome man was a feast for the eyes, and a long-term investment was a sure win! As for Qi Jingyan, the aloof, refined, decisive business 10.2kReads8.7Score1.2k14d adds

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    Facing the arranged marriage with composure, the female lead is instantly captivated by her beauty; it's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love; there are many side couples; those who enjoy side couples should definitely check it out.

18. 18 试 A Six-Month Trial Marriage, Then the Movie Emperor Changed His Mind 试婚半年，影帝他反悔了 Qiu Qiqi秋琪琪Modern Romance149k WordsOngoing Su Jianning, the heiress of the Su family in the capital, was informed that she was engaged to the film emperor Pei Chengyu. I wanted to flip the table right then and there. My mom held me back. “It's only for six months. If you don't like him, you can end it anytime.” So the next day, I flew abroad, maxed out my black card, and spent half a month blowing off steam. By the time I landed back home, my luggage had already been packed and sent to Pei Chengyu's villa. Fine, I'd give this trial marri 75Reads—Score16614d adds

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    A business marriage, and the male and female leads were both passively informed of it?

19. 19 墨 Inkbound to the Dust of the Capital 墨赴京尘 Bamboo Shade and Butterfly Robes竹幽蝶衣Modern Romance322k WordsCompleted #Marriage Before Love #Secretly Planned for Years #Powerful Capital Elite #Mutual Devotion #Power Couple #Sweet Romance Everyone in the capital’s elite circles said the Zhao family’s cold-blooded King of Hell had been forced into an arranged marriage with a gentle beauty from Jiangnan. But no one knew Before their engagement, he had anonymously funded the restoration of an ancient painting for her. After their engagement, he signed an agreement to “treat each other with courtesy,” yet that very 4kReads6.9Score33914d adds

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    An arranged marriage, love blossoms after marriage. The male lead is from a prominent Beijing social circle, while the female lead comes from a prestigious family in Jiangnan and works as an antique painting curator. The male lead is steady and respectful of the female lead, while the female lead is independent, gentle, and brave. The author's writing is delicate, and there are many memorable scenes. Recommended, a good read.

20. 20 商 Mr. Shang, Take It Easy on Our Wedding Night! 商先生，新婚请节制！ Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance509k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later + A gentle, slow-burn sweet romance) (Signed for publication) At twenty-seven, Wen Xi accidentally learns that she isn’t her parents’ biological daughter. Overnight, she has new parents, and even her fiancé changes. Her new fiancé, Shang Chen, is renowned in Beijing for being stern, cold, and taciturn. Everyone holds him in awe. People in their social circle all say that this newlywed couple, brought together halfway through life, probably won’t amount to much and won 67.2kReads9.1Score6.8k14d adds

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    The female lead and the supporting female lead were switched at birth. Their marriage is an arranged marriage between their families. The female lead is a cold, aloof lawyer, and the male lead is a rigid, old-fashioned CEO. They met once before their marriage and gradually develop feelings for each other afterward. The couple is very compatible, but honestly, I feel more sorry for the female lead's brother. There's a companion short drama series, "Gradually Entering a Perfect Marriage" (divided into 3 parts), with good casting and a plot that closely follows the novel; it's worth watching.

21. 21 为 The Marriage-for-Love Plan 为爱联姻计划 The Polar Bear Loves to Eat北极熊爱吃Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted [Cool, powerful female CEO vs. refined, prestigious CEO; two powerful leads; marriage first, love later; evenly matched] To Su Nianshang, this marriage is nothing more than an exchange of benefits and a business deal. She needs the shares in Zhou Xu's hands to secure the position of CEO at Su Yu Group. She assumes that Zhou Xu, the unattainable prize of the business world, is also interested in the practical benefits their marriage can bring. She has no idea that what he wants is her. From her 1.7kReads8.9Score15914d adds

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    This needs no introduction; the title itself speaks for itself.

22. 22 N After Breaking Off Her Engagement and Going Abroad, the NPC Accidentally Became His White Moonlight NPC她悔婚出国后误成白月光 Ling Xiu铃岫Modern Romance459k WordsCompleted (A lazy, spoiled passerby troublemaker outside the story's destined path × a cold, powerful, obsessive male second lead) [HE, both leads' first and only love, regretful pursuit, marriage before love, NPC's unrequited love, backstory-heavy early chapters] As an NPC passerby, Jiang Qiyu had never wanted to interfere with the protagonists' fates. She watched their tangled romances from the sidelines and was perfectly happy keeping her head down. She had money and power, so of course she was going 1.2kReads6.5Score10014d adds
23. 23 零 Zero-Degree Intimacy 零度暧昧 Lan Sheng澜笙Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [The print edition goes on sale across all platforms on August 1] [Short drama now streaming] Previously titled: Zero-Degree Intimacy [One-on-one romance + both leads’ first love + happy ending + secret marriage + sweet romance ♥ Double-layer milk foam, 70% sugar!] (Rich, sharp-tongued, scheming investor Jian Yuchen VS money-loving, mischievous young designer Wen Ni) In a nutshell: She married her nemesis. In physics, zero degrees is the point where ice and water coexist. Zero-degree intimacy is 79.1kReads9.5Score9.6k14d adds

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    These two novels each have their own unique highlights in combining the dual aloofness of the characters with the engagement plot. One focuses on the extreme tug-of-war between a wealthy CEO, while the other uses an adorable child to break down the barriers of aloofness. Both accurately hit the sweet spot for the "cool and aloof" couple. *Gentle Wild Bones* focuses on the engagement of two aloof individuals from a wealthy family background. The male and female leads appear indifferent and distant on the surface, but gradually reveal their wilder sides as they spend time together. There's no cloying sweetness, but rather a skillful exchange of flirtation and testing, a clean and engaging 1v1 romance that vividly portrays the ambiguous tug-of-war of adult relationships. *Ha! I'll Cry First If I Can Win Over the Kid's Heart* uses an adorable child as the icebreaker. The aloof male and female leads cross paths due to their engagement and the baby. Initially keeping each other at arm's length, they gradually lower their guard while caring for the child. The imaginative contemporary romance adds a touch of fun to the plot, and the contrast between their aloof exteriors and tender hearts is just the right amount of sweetness. Whether you prefer a cool and aloof power struggle within a wealthy family or a heartwarming and sweet romance with an adorable child providing support, both books will satisfy your expectations for a dual-cold, engaged couple, offering a fantastic reading experience!

24. 24 亲 A Mom Raising Her Kid, Teary-Eyed 亲妈带娃眼泪汪汪 Just One Pack of Spicy Strips一包辣条就好Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted ☞ Updates on weekdays. Thanks for liking and supporting the story. If it’s not your thing, feel free to move on. P.S. I should warn readers who haven’t started yet. ① The heroine accidentally kisses the second male lead. A lot of readers can’t accept this. If you haven’t read it yet and that bothers you, I don’t recommend reading. Written for fun, read for fun The System is mostly just for show and only appears now and then. Yusu stood before them, a full five-foot-seven, her face stern. The thr 48kReads8.9Score5.5k14d adds

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    These two novels each have their own unique highlights in combining the dual aloofness of the characters with the engagement plot. One focuses on the extreme tug-of-war between a wealthy CEO, while the other uses an adorable child to break down the barriers of aloofness. Both accurately hit the sweet spot for the "cool and aloof" couple. *Gentle Wild Bones* focuses on the engagement of two aloof individuals from a wealthy family background. The male and female leads appear indifferent and distant on the surface, but gradually reveal their wilder sides as they spend time together. There's no cloying sweetness, but rather a skillful exchange of flirtation and testing, a clean and engaging 1v1 romance that vividly portrays the ambiguous tug-of-war of adult relationships. *Ha! I'll Cry First If I Can Win Over the Kid's Heart* uses an adorable child as the icebreaker. The aloof male and female leads cross paths due to their engagement and the baby. Initially keeping each other at arm's length, they gradually lower their guard while caring for the child. The imaginative contemporary romance adds a touch of fun to the plot, and the contrast between their aloof exteriors and tender hearts is just the right amount of sweetness. Whether you prefer a cool and aloof power struggle within a wealthy family or a heartwarming and sweet romance with an adorable child as the wingman, both books will satisfy your expectations for a dual-cold, engaged couple, offering a fantastic reading experience!

25. 25 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds

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    A groundbreaking contemporary romance novel, suitable for readers with high taste and intelligence. Those seeking a fast-paced, wish-fulfillment read should avoid this one. The career storyline is captivating, and the romance is deeply moving. The female lead possesses exceptional intelligence and emotional intelligence. The male lead is devoted and deeply affectionate. A story of two strong, sweet, and angsty characters, with intense mutual pampering—it's hard to put down!

26. 26 京 A Marriage in the Capital, Still Strangers 京婚不熟 Drowning Boat溺舟Modern Romance403k WordsCompleted A true marriage-first, love-later story / Marriage between wealthy families / Five-year age gap / The powerful one learns to lower his head Clear-headed and gentle heroine vs. stern, fatherly hero When her older sister runs away from her wedding, Jiang Ni obeys her father’s arrangements and marries her would-be brother-in-law. Her new husband is the head of the top-tier Zhou family in Beijing. He’s said to be a workaholic with no worldly desires, cold and stern. He leaves on a business trip on t 76.3kReads9.0Score12.3k14d adds

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    On the fourth day of their marriage, their first night alone together, the wife earnestly discussed her husband's extramarital affair with him, telling him she didn't care and wouldn't interfere. The husband, in turn, taught her how to protect her interests after his infidelity and how to maximize them. The conversation ended in 15 minutes, no more, no less.

27. 27 联 It's Just a Marriage Alliance, President Xiao, Are You Serious? 联姻而已，肖总你玩真的？ Lan Lu兰鹭Modern Romance276k WordsOngoing [Two strong leads + mutual flirting + marriage before love + bickering couple + sweet romance] To avoid an arranged marriage, Meng Qingyin let loose abroad, constantly changing boyfriends. Who could have guessed her family would “go bankrupt,” trick her into returning home, and promptly marry her off to her nemesis, Xiao Beiqi? On their first night together, he pins her against the door, holds up photos of her romantic history, and sneers, “You sure get around, don't you?” Meng Qingyin fires bac 557Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A business marriage, where the man is strong and the woman is even stronger; she's not a pampered little wife.

28. 28 与 It All Began with an Accidental Kiss from Mr. Lu 与陆总的意外之吻开始 Together All the Way一路相伴Modern Romance459k WordsCompleted Their mother was a cast-off wife from a wealthy family, and the siblings grew up being called “bastards.” When the truth came out, the two siblings chose to bury it and make their own way in the city through their talent. An accidental kiss brought her into the orbit of Lu Jinting, a retired special forces soldier turned CEO. After that, their companies, Universal Group and Xingrui Jewelry, began working together. The more time they spent together, the more sparks flew between them. Lu’s mother 8.7kReads8.3Score99614d adds

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    The female protagonist of this book is talented. While sorting through her grandmother's belongings with her twin brother, she learns about their past: their mother, who committed suicide, had a brief marriage to a wealthy businessman's son. The female protagonist and the male protagonist meet through an accidental kiss after a fall. The male protagonist's mother is adorable and actively tries to bring the two together!

29. 29 错 After Accidentally Marrying a Tyrant CEO, My Combat Prowess Soars 错嫁霸总后，我武力值爆表了 Fengfeng Big Prawn丰丰大头虾Modern Romance385k WordsCompleted Su Qianyao, 26, heiress to the Su family, heir to a martial arts school, and a designer who studied overseas. A marriage alliance leads her to accidentally walk down the aisle in the wrong wedding dress and marry into the Fu family. Fu Sicheng, 29, a cold-faced domineering CEO, a lovesick dad, forced into marriage. They’re at each other’s throats from the start. Their post-marriage agreement hides a catch, but she tears it up and makes him eat his words. When his sister provokes her, Su Qianyao 56Reads—Score214d adds

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    Each gets what they need; love is sweet. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

30. 30 婚 A Steamy Wedding Night 婚夜潮热 Jiang Shian江十桉Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted After the divorce, Jiang Wanli never imagined she would have anything to do with Fu Wenyan again. Whenever they happened to cross paths in their social circle, she avoided him if she could. The first time they met after the divorce was finalized, she was outside a club in the bitter wind. By the time she saw Fu Wenyan, he had already looked up and met her gaze. There was no avoiding him. Jiang Wanli returned his gaze and greeted him politely. “Mr. Fu, what a coincidence.” With a cigarette betwee 4.1kReads7.5Score36114d adds
31. 31 高 A Powerful Family Romance: It Has to Be Her 高干婚恋，非她不可 Wawa Is Not a Cabbage Heart娃娃不是菜心Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted Two couples, two stories. What to look forward to: Department Chief Shen and Miss Bai have known each other since birth. Both work in the public sector, and childhood sweethearts, they marry in a flash, with her moving from the upstairs apartment to the one downstairs. Their married life is a hilarious, sweet romance between a straight-laced man and a spirited, domineering woman. Young Master Cen and his wildflower assistant: the rabbit only eats grass from its own burrow. He’s an arrogant rich 15kReads9.1Score1.3k14d adds
32. 32 不 Wasn't This an Arranged Marriage? Why Is President Pei Head Over Heels? 不是联姻吗，裴总怎么陷入热恋啦 Gu Jingqiu顾惊秋Modern Romance379k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication, complete] [True marriage before love] [Marriage between wealthy families] [Gentle everyday life] [No angst] Lu Ning and Pei Shili went from meeting to registering their marriage in just three days. It was a marriage arranged by their families. They didn't know each other and had no feelings for one another. After the wedding, Pei Shili treated her with cool politeness. Lu Ning assumed he wasn't happy with the marriage and only hoped they could treat each other with 5.7kReads8.7Score59714d adds

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    The male and female leads are genuine strangers who enter into an arranged marriage; neither has a secret crush on the other. However, the portrayal of their relationship is very natural. The transition from polite distance to love isn't abrupt. Although they maintain a respectful facade, both are genuinely trying to nurture the relationship, so they communicate, change, and even grow their own mouths. 😘😘😘

33. 33 替 The Contract Wife, The Ice-Cold CEO Falls Hard 替嫁契约妻，高冷禁欲总裁沦陷 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted Forced by her adoptive parents, Xia Yutong takes the place of her arrogant, overbearing stepsister and marries Lu Yunfei, a notorious playboy caught up in one scandal after another. But the wedding takes a shocking turn. The man who comes to escort her home is not the playboy Lu Yunfei, but Lu Yanci, the feared devil of the business world. He runs the vast Lu business empire, wields enormous power, and is ruthless in his methods. He is aloof, chaste, and indifferent to women. On their wedding ni 12.4kReads6.8Score86914d adds

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    Both the male and female leads are aloof, they get married first and then fall in love. Later, the aloof male lead gradually falls for her, leading to a "wife-chasing-after-the-crisis" scenario.

34. 34 新 A Perfect Match on Our Wedding Night 新婚上上签 March North三月北Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted [Mutual First Love / Happy Ending / The Powerful One Bows His Head] Marriage Before Love / Marriage Between Wealthy Families / Age Gap Young CEO with a fatherly streak vs. lively, clear-eyed heiress Talent agency CEO vs. beautiful screenwriter Everyone in Jingnan knew the Jing and Xu families had arranged a betrothal when their children were born. But which of the Jing family’s twin daughters would fulfill the engagement? Only Jing Yuan knew that her sole purpose in life was to marry the number 168Reads—Score11514d adds

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    Both of them were willing to marry and were getting to know each other slowly.

35. 35 惊 Jing Yu Xun Jin 惊予浔槿 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later | Older man | Sweet romance | 1v1, both leads are each other's only partner | Slow burn] [The rating just came out, but it'll go up later] In Beijing's elite circles, everyone said the eldest daughter of the Luo family was cold and indifferent. Luo Jin thought so too, and figured she was perfectly suited to being a pawn in a marriage alliance. So when the “smiling King of Hell” proposed to her in front of everyone at a banquet, she asked only six words: “When are we r 11.8kReads8.4Score1.1k14d adds

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    I've read this book multiple times; the plot is incredibly engaging, and it features two strong characters.

36. 36 强 Forced Love: She's Incredibly Beautiful 强制囚爱：她过分美丽 Orange mi橙miModern Romance156k WordsOngoing For the sake of her family business and her friend Zhou Miao, Lin Ran had no choice but to give in to Cheng Yao and agree to go back with him. But Jiang Cheng showed up at their engagement party. “Come with me!” he said, and Lin Ran left everything behind to run with Jiang Cheng. They just kept running and running. But as soon as they reached the main road, blinding headlights lit up in front of them. Cheng Yao emerged from the shadows with a faint smile. “Xiao Ran, you’re being disobedient agai 826Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The first part is about the female lead initially not wanting to marry the male lead, but later... This novel is still being updated 📖

37. 37 盲 Blind Love~ 盲爱~ Orange mi橙mi11k WordsCompleted Blind Love~ 233Reads—Score—14d adds
38. 38 迟 Belated Love Is Worth Less Than Grass~ 迟来的深情比草都贱~ Orange mi橙mi10k WordsCompleted Late-arriving love is cheaper than grass~ 188Reads—Score114d adds
39. 39 炽 Burning Kisses for a Rose: The Possessive Huo Tycoon’s Private Treasure 炽吻玫瑰：偏执霍爷的独家私藏 Chen Xin臣锌Modern Romance48k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + Devoted sweet romance + Love at first sight + Mutual devotion] [Gorgeous, formidable diplomat + Distinguished, reserved, old-money-style team captain] She was the youngest deputy division chief in the Security Affairs Department, highly capable and formidable, yet she still couldn’t escape an arranged marriage orchestrated by her family. He was the feared deputy commander of Ninth District and captain of its special forces. On the battlefield, amid gunfire and explosions 48Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is the heir to a wealthy family and the captain of a special forces team in a war zone; the female lead is a strong diplomat. It's a very good show.

40. 40 京 A Love Affair in the Capital 京婚沉瘾 Yi Anzhou易安州Modern Romance369k WordsCompleted Love After Marriage | A Sweet, Slow-Burn Romance | Six-Year Age Gap | Both Are Inexperienced Cool, delicate beauty x Wealthy young gentleman from Beijing - The most rational thing Jian Heng ever did was agree to an arranged marriage. His family business needed it, and his elders expected it. All he needed was a wife in name only, someone who would save him trouble and stay out of his affairs. At the civil affairs bureau, he calmly signed the agreement. The woman across from him, Jiang Shan, was 1.7kReads8.0Score16014d adds

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    Initially aloof, but later becomes surprisingly appealing.

41. 41 前 Ex-Husband, It's Time to Enjoy You at Your Best 前夫，迎来最佳赏味期限 Guan Rui关栮Modern Romance126k WordsOngoing [Modern Urban Romance + Divorce Before Falling in Love + Mutual Healing + Bittersweet + 1v1] Seven months after their divorce, Xia Yiheng had to admit that Wangcai was onto something. As Tan Lin's former "subject of academic observation," she thinks her ex-husband has reached his prime. Reading guide: The story moves at a leisurely pace. 46Reads—Score—14d adds

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    There was no unrequited love! But they were practically childhood sweethearts! Their arranged marriage was straightforward; each had their own needs, and they both fulfilled their responsibilities within the bounds of marriage. The male lead is gentle yet aloof; his love for the female lead began long ago, though neither he nor she were aware of it.

42. 42 屈 Surrendering to Tenderness 屈于温柔 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance426k WordsCompleted [Cool and radiant genius violinist girl x gentle, distinguished rising star in the business world] [Devoted romance with no past relationships + long-planned courtship + doting boyfriend + two wealthy families + age gap] Everyone knew that the eldest young master of the Shen family was handsome and distinguished, and had become a rising star in the business world at a young age. Who could have imagined that someone so utterly level-headed would one day be troubled by love? Shen Minghuai had nev 17.3kReads9.0Score1.4k14d adds

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    This one! A cool and bright young lady × a refined and aloof business tycoon! There's an age gap between the male and female leads, and the male lead is incredibly doting—the kind of gentle and indulgent father-like boyfriend.

43. 43 谁 Whose Daddy-Type Boyfriend Is This Scheming, Brooding One? 谁家爹系男友这么心机阴湿啊 Bi Ying Xi毕赢兮Modern Romance461k WordsCompleted [A seemingly fragile but truly haughty little fox + a possessive, fatherly tycoon] [Long-planned pursuit + age gap + both leads are inexperienced and devoted + sweet romance + happy ending] Word has it that Huan Ting'an, heir to the top-tier Huan family, is refined and elegant, aloof and abstinent, and has a beloved woman he can't have whom he's searched for in vain for years. After hearing this, Sheng Wen'ying looked in the mirror, then at a photo of the woman he loved, and thought long and har 3.7kReads—Score31614d adds
44. 44 非 Irrational Surrender 非理性沦陷 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance463k WordsCompleted [A gorgeous, haughty heiress × a cold, roguish foreign powerhouse] [Devoted, sweet romance with both leads’ hearts belonging only to each other + age gap + two powerful families + doting, fatherly boyfriend] Yu Nanyan, the cherished young lady of the Yu family in Hong Kong, had been spoiled rotten ever since she was a child. But after an accident, she was forced to use a wheelchair. The exasperated heiress suddenly noticed that the new bodyguard she had hired looked at her with anything but inno 3.6kReads8.6Score33414d adds
45. 45 拥 She Fell into His Abyss 拥她入深渊 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [A seemingly fragile girl who’s secretly a ruthless schemer × a gentle, doting, fatherly tycoon] [Devoted husband, age gap, love at first sight, both leads are pure and devoted, romance across borders] Everyone knows Jiang Xu, head of the Jiang family in Southeast Asia, is refined and handsome, but also cold, restrained, and uninterested in women. But one night, as the tension between them grows without restraint, the girl, bullied until her eyes are red, uses the last of her strength to prop he 12kReads9.2Score92514d adds
46. 46 新 On My Wedding Night, I Revived a Comatose Tycoon 新婚夜，我救活了植物人大佬 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance515k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later] [Sweet Romance] [Age Gap] [Scheming Male Lead] Jiang Yan grew up in a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. From childhood, she studied medicine under her grandparents, both seasoned physicians, and mastered the art of acupuncture. However, fate had other plans. Her father's company was on the brink of collapse, and to save it, she was forced to marry Lu Jingming, a business genius who had been left in a vegetative state by a car accident. Known for h 2.5kReads6.8Score14814d adds

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    These books are pretty good. The male and female protagonists marry first and then fall in love. The billionaire CEO becomes a doting husband. The beginning is a bit angsty, but the end is sweet.

47. 47 我 I Woke Up My Husband from His Vegetative State 我让植物人老公苏醒 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance286k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + age gap + groveling pursuit + sweet romance + powerful man lowering his head] Su Tong is the Su family’s adopted daughter. Clever from a young age, she excelled in school and graduated from Harvard, becoming an outstanding neurosurgeon. The Su family’s biological daughter, Su Shishi, refuses to honor the betrothal arranged for her when she was young and marry Huo Yunzhou, a business magnate from Haicheng who has been in a vegetative state since a car accident. So her adop 2.1kReads8.0Score15014d adds
48. 48 闪 My Flash-Marriage Husband Is Actually a Trillionaire CEO 闪婚老公，竟是千亿总裁 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance161k WordsCompleted 4.9kReads—Score17014d adds
49. 49 我 I Restored the Capital’s Tycoon’s Sight, and He Spoils Me Rotten 我让京圈大佬复明，他把我狠狠宠 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted [Substitute marriage, love after marriage, ex-husband’s redemption, sweet romance, both leads are virgins] Huo Jingchen had a fiery temper, devastating looks, and a decisive, domineering way of doing things. He was arrogant and unruly, with a strong streak of tsundere pride. He was recognized throughout the business world as a genius, famous for his ruthlessness and cunning. His decisive, ruthless methods earned him the nickname “Living Yama,” and made his business rivals tremble at the mere men 1.2kReads—Score10014d adds
50. 50 京 The Capital’s Power Player, His Wife’s One and Only 京圈大佬，独宠娇妻 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, deep love later + sweet romance + scheming male lead + regretful groveling + age gap] Su Tong never imagined her own father could be so blinded by greed that he’d use her as a bargaining chip and heartlessly send her to the bed of Gu Tingshen, a powerful figure in the capital’s elite circles. Gu Tingshen was notorious among the capital’s elite for being abstinent and calculating, intensely controlling, cold, domineering, and sharp-tongued. Everyone treated him with awe and fear. 1.8kReads—Score—14d adds

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