Desperate for Something to Read: Two Male Leads, Both Strong 高级书荒，双男双强

1. 251 不 After I Stopped Being a Sacrificial Pawn, the Young Master Became Everyone's Favorite 不做炮灰以后，小少爷成了万人迷 Xian Xian Bababa羡羡叭叭叭Two Male Leads423k WordsCompleted [A frail, aloof, soft-hearted straight guy who likes being pursued × A seemingly gentle, elegant, dark-hearted, obsessive green tea schemer] Everyone competes for him | One tangled love-triangle showdown after another | 1v1 sweet-and-angsty push and pull Jian Zhiwei was aloof and refined, with a frail constitution. After an accidental fall, the entire plot of a novel suddenly flooded into his mind. He awakened to the full story and everything clicked into place. His top priority was to stay aliv 4.1kReads8.1Score513Shelves

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   A refreshing gem of pure campus romance! Its delicate interactions and gentle atmosphere will cure any reading slump.

2. 252 吾 I Long to Ride the Wind West 吾欲乘风赴西归 Yang Gou'er羊狗儿Two Male Leads254k WordsOngoing [Two male leads / pure love / devoted to each other] Fair-skinned, aloof marquis x dark-skinned hostage prince from a foreign land. Wen Zhongling died in his original life, and his soul crossed into another world, where he became a marquis whose achievements were so great they threatened the ruler. He had planned to keep a low profile and retire to the countryside. Instead, he fell deeply for Ye Chengfeng, the steadfast-eyed hostage from a foreign land. That little wolf cub had eyes only for hi 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's a good read, the writing is good, but the author is lazy and updates too slowly.

3. 253 疏 Sparse Ink Shines Through the Winter Chill 疏墨照岁寒 Meimei and Hehe美美与和和Urban189k WordsCompleted In an era of taboos, he boarded a train with no way back. Winter, 1973. Sui Muhan, a young intellectual sent to the Great Northern Wilderness, finally got leave to visit home and boarded the train back. He was the child of a “Black Category” family: his father was a professor locked away in a cowshed, and his mother, once a pianist, could only make pasteboard boxes. He silently endured the blizzards and denunciations of the Great Northern Wilderness, believing he had long ago lost the ability to 408Reads6.5Score100Shelves

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   Shuangnan Era Literature: Strong and Clean

4. 254 我 I Just Want My Little Phoenix 我只想要我的小凤凰 The Cat at North Latitude莋落北纬的猫Two Male Leads490k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Two male leads + both devoted to each other + strong leads + xianxia cultivation fantasy + slow burn + plot-driven + dual perspectives] (A decisive, ruthless phoenix bottom × a scheming, drama-loving top) A windfall from the heavens: that was Feng Ming's first impression of Long Qi. Emergency rations: that was the second label Feng Ming gave Long Qi. But when a sharp blade pierced his heart, he finally realized that Long Qi had a third identity in his heart. Feng Ming gripped Lo 78Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Two protagonists, both strong, fantasy cultivation, plot-driven [sending hearts] A must-read for those looking for something to read, guaranteed to be worth it!

5. 255 本 I Pushed Him a Thousand Times, Yet He Didn't Budge 本王推了千遍，他却纹丝不动 Wei Hai未骇Two Male Leads115k WordsOngoing I am the former Grand Tutor's son. After my entire family was executed, I hid in the Imperial Music House as its top courtesan for three years, waiting for tonight to drive a blade into my enemy. The silver needle was three inches from the back of my enemy's neck when the Regent grabbed my wrist. He lowered his head and sniffed the space beneath my fingernails. "Bone-softening powder? The mint does a good job covering the smell. Too bad I got tired of that stuff when I was twelve." I dropped to 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Ancient style, two powerful strategists

6. 256 重 Reborn to Repay an Endless Debt 重生之还不清的债 Yi Xiao Wan Ling意消晚凌Two Male Leads227k WordsCompleted [Complete. Two powerful leads + devoted to each other + assassins + underworld boss + reborn] When Zhou Yun was poisoned and close to death, he thought he would die. He thought so again while carrying out a mission, and once more when leading his subordinates into a gang fight. But the way he died was a thousand times more tragic than he had imagined. He was betrayed and killed by someone he trusted, and before he died, he watched the person who had always protected him die right in front of him 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Those two books should meet the requirements.

7. 257 血 Vampire Taboos: Transmigration 血族禁忌【穿越】 Yi Xiao Wan Ling意消晚凌Two Male Leads429k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, pure love, blood clan, vampires, evenly matched leads, joining forces to repel their enemies, Western fantasy, dark, plot-focused, love that goes both ways] Chen Yin is an assassin, but the System catches him and sends him into a book to complete a mission. The mission seems to be protecting the male and female leads? But he can’t be bothered, so he tosses that assignment aside. The problem is, he has no control over the rules, and that leaves him thoroughly disgruntled. So he d 35Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 258 危 Crisis 危局 Xie Xue Hanyan邪雪寒嫣Two Male Leads232k WordsCompleted The city of Jinmen is full of hidden currents and intrigue. The gangs, opera houses, warlords, hospitals, police stations, and newspapers are all places fraught with danger. Amid the chaos, each of them has their own ties and entanglements. 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Completed. A ensemble piece set in the Republican era, filled with suspense and thriller elements. It features a gang leader versus a wealthy doctor, an elite police chief versus a foodie reporter, a domineering young marshal versus a popular male actor playing female roles, and a charlatan versus a serious forensic pathologist. ੭ ᐕ)੭*⁾⁾

9. 259 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 397Reads—Score—Shelves

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10. 260 元 The Marshal’s Contract Marriage 元帅的契约婚姻 Have I Read a Novel Today?今天追小说了吗Two Male Leads81k WordsCompleted Shen Heting coveted military power and wanted to control Li Qingcang, so he secretly had someone drug the drinks. Unfortunately, Shen Xinglan drank from the same batch, and they were both affected. They met in a hotel room, where the drug took effect and they spent the night together. After an intimate encounter, if the mainframe detects a genetic compatibility rate above 95%, it automatically binds the two in marriage. The two receive a notification from the mainframe and are stunned. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It looks great!

11. 261 我 I’m Hated by Everyone, So What If I Have a Stronger Fist? 我一个万人嫌，拳头硬点怎么了！ Pine Pollen in Wine松花入酒Two Male Leads469k WordsOngoing [Two Male Leads + Transmigrate into a Book + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Crushing Scum + Real Face-Slapping + 1v1 Romance + Both Leads Are Each Other’s First] [From Universally Hated to Universally Adored] [Violent, Beautiful, and Few of Words Bottom vs. Devoted, Straightforward, Fatherly Top] Lu Yuzhou transmigrated into a book. The good news was that he was the real young master. The bad news was that the fake young master was the beloved protagonist. And he! He was the universally hated, viciou 866Reads8.6Score—Shelves
12. 262 走 Come on, Let's Go into Exile! Not a Single One Left Behind 走啊，去流放！一个都别少 Jin Xiaoduo金小多Two Male Leads342k WordsCompleted Song Yu’an, the foremost spiritual healer in the interstellar world, exhausted his spiritual power while treating a critically injured marshal. He thought he was doomed, but instead, with a single twist of fate, he transmigrated back to ancient Earth. He went from being an omega to a ge’er. Basically no difference, so it hardly counts. The good news: endless natural ingredients and all kinds of delicious food. Even better news: he also got a charming husband descended from an ancient ancestor. S 1.1kReads8.2Score159Shelves
13. 263 谢 Thanks for Asking, I Just Transmigrated into a Pretty Face and I'm on the Road to Godhood 谢邀，刚穿成花瓶，正在封神路上 Yi Wan Shuxin亦晚舒心Two Male Leads374k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + transmigrate into a book + entertainment industry + face-slapping + raising a child + devoted couple + happy ending] (The rating just opened! It'll go up later!) Shen Bai transmigrates into a melodramatic novel about a husband chasing his wife after losing her. The good news: he's the wife being chased. The bad news: the chase is already over, and even the ashes have gone cold. He has landed at the point after the whole book has ended, with the rest of the story still to come… 4.8kReads9.1Score742Shelves
14. 264 穿 After Transmigrating, I Married a Male Prince Consort 穿越后，我娶了一个男王妃 I Like Big White Geese喜欢大白鹅Two Male Leads550k WordsCompleted (Main pairing + transmigration + special abilities + pocket dimension) Book one in the series Ye Yanxing survived for ten years in the apocalypse before transmigrating to the Qingli Dynasty, an era that never existed in China's history. Fu Qianrun is the eldest son of a marquis's household in the Qingli Dynasty. Since childhood, he has been raised to succeed his father as marquis. Then, one day, they are suddenly told that they have been engaged since childhood, and that their betrothed is a man 4.3kReads9.2Score526Shelves
15. 265 他 He Left Me with Scars 他赐我伤痕 Shen Lu神禄Two Male Leads244k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Classic Angsty Melodrama + Captive Love + The Long Road to Winning Back His Lover + Turning a Straight Man Gay + Pure Love + Hypocritical, Unhinged Pursuer × Broken Straight Man + Happy Ending] The person who healed me was the one who destroyed me. In public, he was a handsome, wealthy, gentle young heir. In private, he was a sinister, unhinged obsessive. To get Wen Ci, he stopped at nothing, schemed at every turn, and plotted in secret. When his layers of disguise came crashin 140Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Boss, boss. Your assistant has sent over a new book.

16. 266 许 A Wish Turned Me into a Psychiatric Patient 许愿成了精神病 Li Who Loves Cats爱猫的莉Two Male Leads200k WordsCompleted Male Lead One [dual personality] and Male Lead Two [school bully] push each other to the limit. With fractured personalities and psychological disorders of varying severity, can they heal each other, or will they both fall completely? Cheng Zhen fell in love with a monster. The monster left a mark on him, scaring him so badly that he couldn't sleep for eight years. And now he dares to provoke him again? He must have a death wish. 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The author's ranking is back! Happy! Both characters are virgins, and there's a dual personality element. Read with confidence! Completed, still being uploaded.

17. 267 白 The White Lotus Big Shot Insists on Being My Sidekick 白莲花大佬非要给我当跟班 Rat1Rat鼠1鼠Two Male Leads105k WordsOngoing Two male leads + equally powerful protagonists + pure historical setting + ensemble cast + the jianghu + love and hate spanning two generations He seems gentle and frail, so I stay on high alert. He makes plans at every turn, so I stay on my guard at every turn. Will this bring good fortune or disaster? 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    1V1 with clean main characters + unexpected rivalry + pure ancient Chinese ensemble cast + martial arts fantasy.

18. 268 穿 Transmigrating into a Life of Fleeing Famine 穿越之从逃荒开始 Oilseed Sunflower Melon油葵小瓜Two Male Leads446k WordsCompleted (Two male leads, no System, slow burn, the leads’ interactions are mainly in Volume Two) A stern general who secretly loves sweets, seme × a clever, sharp-witted uke In his previous life, Xiao Nuo was the next heir to Blue Star in the interstellar age. For reasons unknown, he transmigrated into the body of a twelve-year-old boy. As soon as he regained consciousness, he nearly drowned. He struggled to shore, only to nearly freeze to death in the biting wind. Fortunately, Qi Mingxiao happened to p 667Reads8.5Score106Shelves

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    Both are strong. The first book is about meeting the general while fleeing famine, and the second book is about a cunning emperor falling in love with a sweet girl!

19. 269 那 Why Is That Handsome Bailiff Sitting on the Dragon Throne? 那个帅气衙役为什么坐在龙椅上？ Oilseed Sunflower Melon油葵小瓜Two Male Leads354k WordsCompleted Gu Xiaozi: A cannon-fodder character in a transmigrated-into-a-book novel, and a surgeon. All he wants is to focus on his career, run away, and find a wife, but none of it works out. Xiao Jinlan, Ninth Brother: The emperor, cunning and devoted, carefully plotting every move until he draws his beloved into his lair and never lets go. He, Gu Xiaozi, was a top surgeon at Huaxi Hospital. Then he transmigrated into a melodramatic novel and became a nameless cannon-fodder extra. From the start, he was 12.9kReads8.8Score1.9kShelves
20. 270 穿 I Reincarnated into an Obsessive Romance Novel, and the Evil Ghost Came to Life! 穿到偏执文里，恶鬼他成真了！ Mo Wu默浯Two Male Leads482k WordsOngoing [Dual Transmigration + Dual Storylines (Virtual/Real) + Ghostly Male Lead + Star-Crossed Love] A seemingly gloomy, unhinged but actually tender top × a seemingly aloof but actually fiery bottom Ning Wei used a heart from another world to bring their connection into reality. But he never expected the evil spirit he'd written about to actually become real! It all began one day when his dull life finally changed. Other therapists always start with: “Your name and age? How have you been sleeping?” “ 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The only host in the main system X who can see the main system possesses the [Eye of Sin].

21. 271 关 The Curious Case of My Husband Being the Empress 关于我老公是女帝这件事 Du Fei渡非Two Male Leads1.5M WordsOngoing [Two male leads + sweet-tempered beauty gong × foul-tempered wild-wolf shou] Shen Muqiu, a retired tomb raider, ran into trouble during an archaeological operation he was helping with. The underground palace collapsed. He closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, he had become the tomb’s owner: an empress! He had also inherited both the empress’s vast empire and her harem of male consorts. A straight man through and through, with a will as unbending as reinforced concrete, he could only cr 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You've definitely never seen this one before! It features two strong, two virgins, a substitute empress (beautiful and straight) as the top and a war god prince (fierce and pure man) as the bottom. It's plot-driven, with early court intrigue and later factional struggles for the throne. The plot is quite complex, involving power struggles within the court and national conflicts. Don't miss it! [Eating popcorn emoji]

22. 272 病 The Frail Beauty Coughs, and the S-Rank Mad Dog Falls to His Knees, Begging 病弱美人一咳嗽，S级疯狗跪地求 Crispy Winter Winter Yu酥皮冬冬羽Two Male Leads391k WordsOngoing [Guide and Sentinel + handsome gong and muscular shou + weak gong and strong shou + two male leads + physiological dependence + slow-burn plot] Cool and frail, god-tier guide gong (Su Mi) x Unhinged and explosive, human-weapon sentinel shou (Qin Lie) In the wasteland, Qin Lie (A-01) is the Alliance’s sharpest blade. He is the only S-rank dark sentinel, a madman liable to lose control at any moment. To keep him in check, the Alliance puts a black bite guard and an electronic collar on him, then 3.9kReads8.3Score607Shelves

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    Imprisoned by the Alliance, the S-class Sentinel could only be calmed by Su Mi. He transformed from a mad beast into a docile figure, but upon receiving the order to eliminate him, he resolutely removed the chip from his brain and held his lover tightly, refusing to let go.

23. 273 蓝 The Handsome Hostage Prince 蓝颜质子 Cheng Tan Meixuan橙檀美萱Historical16k WordsCompleted The Blue-Eyed Young Hostage 890Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Sad][Heart][Sad][Heart]

24. 274 囚 Captive Love, Ashes of the Past: The Obsessive CEO Has No Way to Win Back His Wife 囚宠归烬：偏执总裁追妻无门 Cheng Tan Meixuan橙檀美萱49k WordsCompleted Prisoner, Returned to Ashes: The Obsessive CEO Has No Way to Win Back His Wife 928Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 275 求 Please Don’t Leave Me 求你别丢下我 Cheng Tan Meixuan橙檀美萱15k WordsCompleted Please, don't leave me behind. 392Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 276 替 After His Substitute Endured Endless Torment, the Regent Went Mad 替身受尽折磨后，摄政王疯了 Cheng Tan Meixuan橙檀美萱32k WordsCompleted After the Substitute Suffered Endless Torment, the Regent Prince Went Mad 5.9kReads—Score107Shelves
27. 277 工 An Engineering PhD Transmigrates Into a Prince's Household as a Servant 工科博士穿越成王府家奴 Jiu Ge, Still Drunk宿醉的九歌Two Male Leads425k WordsCompleted [Dual male leads! Both chaste! Lighthearted and funny with some angst, read with caution!!] He was a PhD in engineering, but woke up as a sickly servant in ancient times. Luckily, his loving mother protected him with her life, but she was gone too. Just as he was utterly despairing, the “page” he'd met when he first transmigrated, after trying to rob him with a broom, traveled a thousand miles to find him and willingly became his servant, all to keep him safe. From Western Shu to Ba, from tu 2.7kReads8.8Score405Shelves

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    Lighthearted, humorous, and a little bit sad

28. 278 山 May the Land Be at Peace, and My Heart Find Its Way 山河无恙，心之所向 Burning Charcoal Isn't Hot燃炭不烫Two Male Leads183k WordsOngoing Qiao Xixuan has returned, and Shen Su’s life has lost all hope of peace. A disaster strikes, and a shocking conspiracy is uncovered. Should she save a life or uphold what is right? Shen Su feels she has done right by the whole world, yet always feels she owes one person something. Time seems unable to change a thing: they still fight side by side. As layer upon layer of conspiracy is revealed, Shen Su is startled to realize that her feelings have changed at some point, or perhaps... they were ne 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm recommending this book and asking for reviews. It's a story about two strong male leads, no clichés, no mindless plots, and no melodramatic tropes. Some people are reading it but don't seem to have any reviews. Could you please leave one? Suggestions are welcome too! [Crying][heart emoji]

29. 279 别 Don't Kiss Me, or I'll Transform 别亲我，会变身 Chubby but Not Lazy肥肥不懒Two Male Leads226k WordsCompleted My best friend Lu Ci and I are regulars at the bar, but we have one rule: having fun is fine, but no lying and no playing with people’s feelings. Then a woman handed me a drink, and when I woke up, I’d turned into a woman. Lu Ci looked at “me” and grinned. “I have to say, you’re pretty cute as a girl.” Me: “...Get lost, damn it.” Even crazier, I noticed a pattern: whenever I tried to flirt with a girl, I’d turn into one on the spot. Lu Ci thought it over. “So you’re a guy whenever you’re not mes 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Just take a look.

30. 280 天 The Son of Heaven Below 天子在下 A Moment with Xia Er夏尔一瞬Two Male Leads981k WordsCompleted [Original Characters] Two male leads + both virgins + happy ending + transmigrated souls + patient, scheming, obedient-looking queen bottom + straightforward, cheerful, protective straight-man top Yu Ji was a 21st-century agent, a 26-year-old hopelessly straight man. With his dismissal looming because of his high mission failure rate, he took a dangerous assignment at great risk. The mission failed, however, and a massive explosion sent his soul into the body of Shadow Nineteen, an assassin in 533Reads8.3Score100Shelves

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    [Laugh][laugh][laugh][laugh][laugh]

31. 281 是 Is the Wind Moving, or Are the Clouds? 是风动还是云在动 A Moment with Xia Er夏尔一瞬Two Male Leads288k WordsCompleted Two male leads, devoted to each other, both strong, happy ending, younger man, a scheming, obsessive, possessive Dongfang Yun VS Nangong Feng, an honest and cheerful combat powerhouse and master at spotting fake tea Nangong Feng: No choice, I only have five euros left! Dongfang Yun: I’m only worth five euros a night... Nangong Feng: Who’s Dongfang Yun? I don’t know him. Dongfang Yun: Nangong Feng is my wife. Later... Nangong Feng: Our A Yun is so adorable. He’s perfect for me. Dongfang Yun: M 3Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 282 世 The World Speaks of Gods 世有神说 Mi Tang Na米汤呐Modern Romance646k WordsCompleted So what if I’m unemployed? I’m raising gods in the mortal world! A collection of stories, each chapter forming a tale of its own with its own protagonist. The characters and stories in every chapter are closely connected to the protagonist of the full novel. Gods, humans, ghosts, spirits, and demons: a panorama of life in the Three Realms, full of old grudges and tangled affections, with multiple couples and a touch of BL. Main relationship: a mother and son’s bond. Cheng Heng: I just want to ra 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Chapter Thirteen of the Divine Tale: A story of two equally matched, powerful male protagonists, the ancient god Donghuang Ying (pronounced "yíng," which is very important to the author) and the Xuanyuan clan, the god lord of the Nine Heavens Palace. Senior brother, a perfect match of two powerful male protagonists. Don't worry about updates stopping; the author has drafts saved up.

33. 283 绝 The Peerless Senior Brother’s Most Cherished Darling 绝美师兄的心尖第一宠 Mi Tang Na米汤呐Two Male Leads225k WordsCompleted Demon-marrow junior brother x resourceful third senior brother Two powerful male leads (career-focused) + power struggles + confinement + revenge + schemes and intrigue + satisfying face-slapping Ten years ago, Ying Wugu, the dazzling young master of Lingjian Palace known as the “Celestial Sword,” stormed a Red Flame Brothel auction to rescue his fiancée, then vanished without a trace. Five years ago, Luoyue Manor, famed for the breathtaking view of countless peaks reflected in Luoyue Lake, was 45Reads8.3Score—Shelves
34. 284 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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    Recommending my own book

35. 285 双 Mutual Predators 双向掠食者 Mist Scales雾秤10k WordsCompleted Mutual Predators —Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 286 为 The Husband I Hired to Pretend to Be Gay and Help Me Avoid an Arranged Marriage Isn’t a Fugitive, Is He? 为逃避联姻雇来装断袖的夫君不是亡命徒吗？ Mist Scales雾秤11k WordsCompleted Isn’t the husband I hired to fake being gay so I could escape an arranged marriage a fugitive? 6Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 287 欢 Bickering Lovers: The Scholar Pretending to Be Weak Catches the Rough General's Eye 欢喜冤家：装弱书生被莽夫将军盯上了 Mist Scales雾秤14k WordsCompleted Bickering Lovebirds: The Tough General Sets His Sights on a Bookish Man Pretending to Be Weak 4Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 288 倒 The Unlucky Young Master and His Strongest Bodyguard 【双男主】倒霉少爷与他的最强保镖 Mist Scales雾秤10k WordsCompleted [Male Leads] The Unlucky Young Master and His Strongest Bodyguard 60Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 289 恭 Congratulations! You’ve Found a Wild Mix of Boys’ Love Stories! 恭喜！你刷到了双男故事大乱炖！ Mist Scales雾秤Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [Light Sci-Fi, Strong Leads, Mutual Redemption] The Absolutely Rational S-Rank Agent VS the Test Subject Codenamed “Siren” Reason hunts instinct, but the prey captures the hunter's heart. Li Han, an S-rank agent renowned for his absolute rationality, is ordered to eliminate Chi Yuan, “Siren,” whose presence awakens desire in every living thing. Yet with every pursuit, he is the one who ends up being lured in. When he finally points his gun at Chi Yuan's heart, he can't pull the trigger. In this 6Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 290 如 As If I Never Existed 如世无我 Think of Hua, Not Qi思华莫思歧Two Male Leads310k WordsCompleted A turbulent era of twin brothers, a devastating romance, and an epic tale of war in Nanyang Lu Genghua, the most distinguished young heir of Penang’s Chinese underworld. Impeccably dressed, with an eagle’s gaze, he controls the lifeblood of the rubber and tin industries. Yet he loses control when he meets a new waiter at a restaurant. “Do you know me?” The boy’s smile is bright and clear, yet it sets off a storm in his heart. Eighteen years ago, the monstrous waves of the Jianghan swallowed the 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I love reading this kind of well-written text.

41. 291 小 Officer Lu's Journal 小陆警官的手记 Piao Sisi朴四四Two Male Leads388k WordsOngoing Lu Chengwen: I'm a detective. I only believe in evidence. Lin Xiao: I can feel corpses talking. Lu Chengwen: Say that again? Lin Xiao: The corpse says it wants to go home. Lu Chengwen: ...Fine. Lead the way. Author: If you two keep chatting, the readers will all go next door to read romance ◉‿◉ 317Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Here it is! A suspenseful mystery series, featuring episodic cases set in different eras. Two strong protagonists! There's bound to be one you'll like!

42. 292 足 Tiptoe 足尖 Cloudy Bluebird云朵青鸟Two Male Leads353k WordsCompleted Main Couple: Hua Qinghe x Yu Xiaozhou Modern city life. A cheerful, funny principal dancer whom everyone inexplicably thinks is aloof, and a somewhat oblivious, quick-tempered newcomer who bravely pursues his dreams for the idol in his heart. [Modern Setting, Older Top, Everyday Life] [Two Male Leads, HE, 1v1] -- Hua Qinghe is Yu Xiaozhou's idol. For his sake, Yu Xiaozhou got into his alma mater. For his sake, he splurged on a front-row ticket to one of his performances. For his sake, he went th 742Reads—Score462Shelves

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    ◝(⑅•ᴗ•⑅)◜..°♡

43. 293 花 Blossom 花路Blossom Cloudy Bluebird云朵青鸟Two Male Leads670k WordsCompleted Main CP: Xu Junyan x Ji Xingzhi Set in the entertainment industry. An all-around ace who looks cold but is sensitive inside, paired with a hard-working pseudo-royal who has only average talent. [Entertainment industry, daily life, forum posts] [Two male leads, 1v1, happy ending] -- "Boys 5%" is the most popular idol survival show of the year. The five highest-ranked contestants will form the limited-time boy group FLY5. On the night of the final lineup announcement, Ji Xingzhi, the “silly sweeth 61Reads8.1Score—Shelves
44. 294 当 An Appreciation of Intimacy Between Modern Couples 当代伴侣间亲密关系美学赏析 Jie Qing Yu界青玉Modern Romance148k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Forced Romance + Trigger Warnings + Emotional Clashes] “What do you think is the most important trait for maintaining a long-lasting intimate relationship between modern partners?” “Mr. Rong, I don’t think there’s one right answer. Love, perhaps?” “No. Devotion and loyalty.” Powerful, influential businessman gong VS mentally resilient university professor canary shou [It turns out I can edit the synopsis! So here’s a warning for readers who haven’t started yet: this is magical 2.6kReads8.1Score132Shelves

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    Unconventional forced love. The seme falls in love at first sight, and the uke happens to be discovered to be gay at that time, and many unexpected events occur, putting him in a vulnerable position. The seme secretly intervenes. In the end, the uke's first love delivers him into the seme's hands. However, it's definitely not angsty; it's incredibly sweet. "In the cage I built for you, you'll save me from suffering and sing with me," is very captivating.

45. 295 少 The Young Master Just Returned from Abroad, Only to Meet a Top Succubus 少爷刚回国，就遇到顶级魅魔 tinamouTwo Male Leads265k WordsOngoing [Two strong leads + mutually devoted + younger love interest + happy ending + chasing back his wife + 1v1 + secret identities] Mixed-race, cunning CEO on top × sharp-tongued but soft-hearted, proud beauty on bottom If Shi An had to name the worst thing he’d ever done, it would be pretending to fall for a deep-voiced guy online five years ago, then deleting his account and disappearing without a trace. Now his online love has found him and refuses to let him go. Shi An will have to spend the rest 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    They were originally mortal enemies, but after their identities were revealed, it turned out that their nemesis was actually their wife!

46. 296 我 You're the Only One Written in My Fate 我命中只要你 Burning Fragrance Ballad燃馨谣Two Male Leads749k WordsOngoing A sudden fire bound their fates together... There are so many fun and beautiful things in growing up. You watched me grow, you kept me safe, and you were always meant to be mine. I only want to be by your side. We weathered twists and turns and overcame convention. We'll never leave each other, no matter what... 10Reads6.3Score167Shelves

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    I'll curl up on the sofa and watch it slowly.

47. 297 骄 Proud Flame Spirit Demon 骄焰灵妖 Burning Fragrance Ballad燃馨谣Two Male Leads943k WordsOngoing During a thunderstorm, a baby fell from the sky and landed at the Lingyun Mountain Sect. He had a unique constitution and a lively, cheerful personality. No matter how skilled he was, he loved playing the hero and throwing himself into danger. Fortunately, he had a senior brother with immense spiritual power and cultivation, who could always help him escape trouble. After one remarkable encounter after another, he was forced to confirm his true identity. He grew stronger and stronger, while misu 55Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 298 唯 You Were the Only One I Chose 唯独选中你 Burning Fragrance Ballad燃馨谣Modern Romance84k WordsOngoing A wealthy CEO meets a lively, fun-loving young master, but only because the latter has been hired as a playmate for his flirtatious younger sister. To help his uncle’s company grow, he is forced to take the job. He never expected the girl to have a handsome, sharp-witted older brother... Their meeting turns into love, and the whole thing is so much fun, completely beyond his expectations! Is it because he doesn’t trust women, so he trusts men more?! That’s right, you’re the one fate has chosen f 95Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 299 看 A Visit... 看望…… Burning Fragrance Ballad燃馨谣6k WordsCompleted A Visit... 23Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 300 全 The All-Around Scumbag 全能渣男 Burning Fragrance Ballad燃馨谣Modern Romance98k WordsOngoing What defines a scumbag? He’s more capable and talented than the average man, with abilities beyond what most people can imagine. His own skills could easily provide a comfortable, prosperous life, but then there’s his younger sister, who’s a complete spendthrift… Somehow, she always manages to make him poor again. Now he’s taken on another job. Based on his past experience, it looks like an easy one, but in practice… one unexpected complication follows another. His employer demands success and n 162Reads—Score—Shelves

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