Please, a Respectful CEO Who Treats Others Right, with a Romance That Develops Naturally 求求三观正尊重别人的霸总啊 且感情线进展不突兀

1. 301 宝 Be Good, Baby, I'll Give In. Proud Lord Sheng Falls for Me 宝贝乖我服软，傲娇盛爷沦陷了 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The print edition of Delayed Heartbeats is now available. You can buy it at the Little Tomato Books flagship store!] Rumor has it that Sheng Shi is hot-tempered and ruthless. His elders hope marriage will change him and make him more mild-mannered. When Sheng Shi first met Yu Weiyi, he laid down three rules: “Don't follow me. Don't tell anyone about our relationship. Don't interfere in my personal affairs.” Later, Sheng Shi introduced her to everyone he met: “This is Yu Weiyi, my wife.” Later s 26.6kReads9.5Score3.8kShelves

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   I highly recommend it! The male lead has incredibly positive values; I absolutely adore him.

2. 302 凉 Cool Lips 凉唇 Gui Yu归虞Modern Romance100k WordsCompleted [Don't scroll away when you see the rating. There was a problem with the rating system just after launch; it actually deserves five stars across the board. Please give it a rating, and thank you.] [Beautifully written, with plenty of substance. Recommended for readers 30 and up.] [Realistic urban workplace + reunion after years apart + secret love becomes mutual] [Sapiosexual romance + two equally matched leads + strong female lead] For five years, they stood side by side as investment-world ris 5.2kReads6.1Score437Shelves

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   Real CEOs, real CTOs, high-level executives, the kind that are top-notch.

3. 303 离 My Ex-Husband Is Irresistible After Our Divorce 离婚后我的前夫真香了 Wusu Bubble Rice Cracker乌苏泡仙贝Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Rose Crossing the Moon launches on November 14] [The ex-chases-wife-to-the-crematorium trope, not the typical kind; reuniting after a breakup] [Cool, aloof, rational beauty with a warm heart * A big, awkward puppy who says one thing and means another, but is willing to change] "His rose garden remained a desolate wasteland." "If love were a field of study, you would be my one and only lifelong subject." After five years of marriage, Bai Luo'an left Huo Ling a folder. Inside 15.8kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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   This one is a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The male lead only truly appreciates the female lead after losing her, and then slowly falls for her. He doesn't force a relationship; he always respects her and tries to find what truly touches her heart.

4. 304 九 Nineties Hong Kong: I Woke Up as a Kidnapped Heiress's Sister-in-Law 九零香江：睁眼穿成被绑豪门大嫂 Beauty Plucking Stars美人摘星Modern Romance2.4M WordsCompleted Chen Rou first met Nie Zhao during a counterterrorism case involving a wealthy Hong Kong family. He had been Hong Kong’s undisputed richest man for years and was a powerful figure renowned across the region. Even with both legs crippled and confined to a wheelchair, even in his fifties with deep wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, he still radiated sharpness and intelligence. Three generations of Chen Rou’s family had served in the police. Her father died in the war on drugs, and she had once b 24.5kReads9.1Score2.9kShelves

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   I absolutely love this domineering CEO character; he's so incredibly lifelike! Who has a domineering CEO who gets hemorrhoids? [Laughing emojis]

5. 305 遇 Meeting the Soft-Hearted Him 遇见心软的他 Zhi Zhikou之之蔻Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted (A sweet, high-quality romance that starts with marriage; an older, guiding, healing CEO, Fu Yanci; bright, pure, adorable Lu Li; a seven-year age gap; a business alliance; a contract marriage; a slow-burn romance; loving someone just as they are) Fu Yanci had always thought of himself as a solitary man sitting alone in an empty mountain, until he married Lu Li. At first, they both thought their marriage was nothing more than a fleeting arrangement. Then came a sudden downpour. He opened the wi 221Reads—Score110Shelves

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   To love someone who is good to begin with [sending a heart]

6. 306 青 Slightly Tipsy in Blue 青色微醺 Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance393k WordsCompleted Signed for publication, with a short drama adaptation now streaming (Arranged marriage to love + the second male lead takes the lead + long-planned romance + cozy, low-key sweet romance) The day Fu Qingyin finally gave up on Song Ziyan, she went to see his uncle, Song Zheng. Two wooden signs hung at the entrance to the teahouse, one higher than the other. Each bore a line of writing: A joyful reunion, a happy occasion. The man sat ramrod straight, his expression calm and composed, with the refin 23.7kReads9.2Score2.7kShelves

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   A contemporary romance novel featuring a domineering CEO, strong moral values, and a female lead who falls in love after an arranged marriage. The second male lead is scheming and aggressively takes over, while the first male lead doesn't appreciate her. The story is irreconcilable and has an exceptionally strong atmosphere. (Completed)

7. 307 夜 Seduction After Dark: My Fiancé’s Uncle Is Both Doting and Irresistible 夜色引诱：未婚夫小叔他又宠又撩 Tao Zhijiuying桃栀久耀Modern Romance276k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Cathartic Comeuppance + Mutual First Love + Two Strong Leads] Sharp-tongued heiress vs. mysterious tycoon who dotes on his wife On the eve of her engagement, Su Xiangwan is drugged and set up by her younger sister, her best friend, and her fiancé. Just as she is in danger, the mysterious Chi Mochen comes to her rescue. “Chi Mochen… please… help me…” Only after she has had her way with him does Su Xiangwan realize that the man she slept with is her fiancé’s uncle. “Since this is 3.7kReads9.3Score509Shelves

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   The romance is incredibly delicate and natural, unfolding seamlessly. The male lead has a mysterious background but strong moral values ​​and a broad perspective; his true identity will be revealed later, making him far from your typical domineering CEO.

8. 308 坏 Oh No, Lovesick Mr. Chi Can Read Minds 坏了，恋爱脑池总他有读心术 Yu Gui渝归Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted [Faithful couples, happy ending, mildly funny, mind reading, System, sweet romance] After a car accident, Shen Qingshu is taken by a System to the world of a book. When she opens her eyes, she's already at a wedding. She lets out a long sigh. Divorce. This marriage has to end. But when she sees the balance in her bank account, Shen Qingshu gives in. Anyone who brings up divorce is asking for trouble! Her husband is a wealthy, domineering CEO. Only a fool would divorce him! The first time she see 3kReads9.2Score392Shelves

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   In the first book, the male lead isn't a lawyer, but he knows how to solve problems using the law. He also has mind-reading abilities and knows the original owner of the body had feelings for someone else. The male lead, Belike, thinks, "Fool, what's wrong with liking someone else?" In the second book, the romance between the male and female leads develops naturally, without any abruptness.

9. 309 迟 Mr. Zhou, Better Late Than Never (Popular Short Drama Now Airing) 迟来的周先生《同名短剧热播中》 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Modern Romance565k WordsCompleted The published edition of Marrying Your Ex-Fiancé's Uncle! Childhood sweethearts who grew to loathe each other, Jian Cheng went from being Zhou Yufeng's cherished one to a mere inconvenience. In his story, she became a vicious, scheming woman, the villainess. Later, they broke off their engagement. Everyone waited for her to become a laughingstock, but she turned around and married her former fiancé's uncle: a noble, untouchable man no one dared lay a finger on. Jian Cheng once saved Zhou Tingyan 18.8kReads9.5Score3.3kShelves

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   📖① A domineering CEO with impeccable morals ✨✨ The female lead's fiancé cheated on her, and she, furious, went to the male lead's uncle to demand annulment of the engagement. The uncle agreed, implying the female lead could marry him to save face for her in public 🧡🧡 The uncle had actually liked the female lead for a long time but always respected her choice. After their marriage, the uncle treated the female lead incredibly well. When the male lead's brother treated the female lead's best friend badly, the uncle, to give his wife an explanation, beat up his brother 🕶️🕶️ A classic case of henpecked husband.

10. 310 玫 Roses Are More Than Just Thirsty 玫瑰不止渴 Dao Dao Rou刀刀柔Modern Romance376k WordsCompleted |Completed| Content warning: “best friend” means a male best friend| [Sweet girl and a refined, two-faced scoundrel, nine-year age gap, both inexperienced] After going to extraordinary lengths, Ruan Sui finally gets into law school. She thinks she and her upperclassman are destined to end up together. Instead, along with her acceptance letter comes an invitation to his wedding. He walks down the aisle before her, and right behind him, she ends up walking straight into the bridal chamber. After t 3.7kReads9.4Score619Shelves
11. 311 春 A Springtime Spark 春日撩火 Thin Persimmon Tea薄柿茶茶Modern Romance531k WordsCompleted 74.1kReads9.2Score10.3kShelves
12. 312 调 The Mischievous Little One Knows How to Charm, but His CEO Dad Has No Answer 调皮小崽会撒娇，霸总老爹真没招 Yu Ningbing玉凝冰Modern Romance368k WordsCompleted Sharp-tongued, rebellious young heir VS seemingly pure and innocent sweetheart who’s actually a verbal powerhouse Wealthy families + equally matched leads who are both pure + super sweet with no angst + happy ending + raising a child + everyone’s favorite + slight ensemble cast + multiple couples + light suspense + lighthearted comedy Everyone knows Fang Yichen, the eldest son of the richest family, is an unparalleled business genius and a larger-than-life character. At seventeen, he multiplied 3.6kReads8.1Score156Shelves

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    This game guarantees positive values; the male lead is gentle and respects everyone equally. The male and female leads have a long-planned relationship that blossoms into a mutual commitment. It depicts the chaotic daily life of a domineering CEO raising a child—the little one is crying after a spanking, then begging for a hug. The male lead loves his wife and dotes on his son, is witty and charming, and also has a cunning side. There are many other couples: love at first sight, premeditated, bickering lovers, childhood sweethearts… whatever couple you can imagine, it's here!

13. 313 瑾 Jin Se Jasmine 瑾色茉莉 October Fan十月梵Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Powerful Political Family | Older Man/Younger Woman | Nurturing and Guidance | Stern, Stoic, Secretly Passionate Political Heavyweight x Lively, Bunnylike Little Fox] ˇ Murong Jin had always been stern and hard-edged. He never imagined that the sweet scent of jasmine clinging to a girl who was barely grown would leave him so thoroughly unsettled. It was only later that Murong Jin realized Jiang Wanwan wasn't some innocent little bunny. She was a sly little fox who stole the hunter's heart, then 818Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    In this book, the male protagonist guides the female protagonist's growth throughout.

14. 314 顶 Top-Tier Green Tea: A Black Swan's Training Manual 顶级绿茶：黑天鹅修炼手册 One Little Momo一只末末Modern Romance147k WordsOngoing [Elegant, clear-eyed fake green tea girl x aloof, arrogant young master] [Both virgins / Happy ending / Coercive love / Groveling pursuit] Ning Xiran had one dream since childhood: to break into high society. Her family was well-off, and she wanted for nothing, but she was still nowhere near her goal. So she became an expert at adapting to different people, always careful with her words and actions, leaving no room for fault as she steadily climbed the social ladder. Before long, she became a pr 156Reads—Score105Shelves

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    Some of the scenes are based on real experiences. Welcome to an immersive experience of luxury hotels, upscale restaurants, sports cars, and private clubs. Hope you enjoy watching!

15. 315 说 We Agreed It Was Just a Contract, but Mr. Shang Cried Until His Eyes Turned Red When It Wasn't Renewed 说好只是合约不续商总却哭红了眼 Eat a Lucky Carp吃条锦鲤Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted [Young dance prodigy x lovesick CEO] [Heroine focused on her career] [Both leads are each other's biggest fans] [Both are pure] [Happy ending] [Ladies who like female-led stories with no CP, please don't read] Three years ago, after a family upheaval, Ying Changhuan resigned from her position as principal dancer at the Imperial Capital National Song and Dance Troupe and returned to Jiangcheng, where she became the contract lover of the city's powerful businessman, Shang Jingheng. When their thre 1.2kReads8.6Score113Shelves

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    The CEO is law-abiding and respectful of the female lead. The female lead doesn't want to have children and even secretly gets a tubal ligation. [Kiss emoji]

16. 316 哥 My Brother's Friend Doesn't Know It Was Me That Night 哥哥的朋友不知道那晚是她 Cabetta卡贝塔Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted Wen Luo was gentle and well-behaved from a young age. Her only act of rebellion was accidentally getting involved with her brother’s friend, and, feeling guilty, she secretly fled abroad. Xiao Yansheng has a face that looks abstinent, yet his eyes are utterly captivating. No one knows that two years ago, a strange woman made him break his vow of chastity. Two years later, they meet again. Only this time, she is even more careful. In public, she is a flawless, gentle assistant. In private, th 3.8kReads8.2Score252Shelves

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    The male lead is gentle and respectful to the female lead; it's a sweet romance novel.

17. 317 爱 Love Like a Sea of Stars 爱意如星海 Su Cheng溯澄Modern Romance604k WordsCompleted [Clever, sharp-witted female executive × gentle, scheming company president] [One-on-one, love at first sight, falling deeper in love at their next meeting, happy ending] Shen Muqing only wanted to make money to pay for her mother's treatment and bring down her scumbag father. But somehow, she got involved with Ji Yancheng. Church doves don't kiss crows. She deliberately tried to keep her distance, until he cornered her against a wall and said, “I might be a more reliable choice than the men you 5.4kReads9.2Score640Shelves

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    The male lead has sound values, doesn't choke, doesn't show off, isn't exaggerated, pursues the female lead through a normal process, it's a mutual pursuit, there's no competition between them, and the supporting characters aren't stereotypical.

18. 318 顶 The Ultimate Long Game 顶级蓄谋 Maizi Star麦兹星Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted [Female growth + mature adults + long-laid plans + both virgins + guiding lover + workplace romance and marriage] Gu Wangshu had barely finalized her divorce when Cheng Tianyue kissed her. “Cheng Tianyue, is it? I’ll just pretend a dog slobbered on me!” She thought he was an adversary she’d never see again, only to somehow end up working for him as his client. He wholeheartedly supported her, protected her, and loved her. He told her, “Cherry, don’t turn down new experiences in life. Be brave an 59Reads—Score—Shelves

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    How about checking these out? The first one is "A Long-Planned Scheme," the second is highly recommended! "A Long-Awaited Reunion," the third is also highly recommended! "Arranged Marriage, Love Later," the fourth is "A Broken Mirror Reunited." All four have great main characters with strong values and aren't melodramatic. 💕

19. 319 天 Oh My God! The Lead Writer of the CEO Fanfic Is a Man 天啊！总裁粉的主笔是男的 Hua Xian花闲Two Male Leads285k WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads + Dual Secret Identities + Healing and Redemption + Brotherhood Turning into Something More] Fang Ze was a little frustrated. Two years ago, hoping to earn more in royalties to support his family, he gave up the credit for being the lead comic artist. Everyone thought the artist was the boss’s beautiful former classmate, including the CEO of the company that wanted to acquire their studio. The CEO not only believed that, but was also a fan of the lead artist. He followed her Wei 6Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    It's beautiful, incredibly beautiful! If you don't like it, come and hit me!

20. 320 他 The Star He Secretly Loved 他暗恋的星星 Owl in the Mountains山里的猫头鹰Two Male Leads185k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + both pure and devoted + love at first sight + light and sweet romance] A steady, reserved, non-domineering CEO vs. a cool-looking but actually goofy, sunny special police officer Lu Cheng, CEO of Zhengxu Technology Group and the richest man in H Country, can't find a wife because his standards are too high. His friends all agree he's destined to be alone forever. He has accepted that he'll spend his whole life single. When his mother unexpectedly arranges a blind date for him, 15.4kReads9.4Score2.4kShelves
21. 321 向 Xiang Beixun 向北浔 Maizi Star麦兹星Modern Romance181k WordsCompleted [Secret crush becomes love + reunion after years apart + a partner who guides her + both leads are romantically inexperienced] [Government-sector client ✖️ female cost estimator at a construction company] “If you can do the job, do it. If you can’t, we’ll find someone else!” Lu Tingxi never expected to see Jiang Xun again. When he does, her project manager is scolding her until she looks like an ostrich with its head buried in the sand. “When one door closes, another opens. If the south is dark, 509Reads—Score108Shelves
22. 322 盛 A Blissful Marriage: Please Spare Me, My Possessive Boss 盛世婚宠：偏执大佬请饶命 Fish-Fragrant Shredded Pork ccc鱼香肉丝cccModern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + Devoted marriage + Redemption, an obsessive, violent male lead VS a sharp-tongued, food-loving heroine] They say Ning Dai, head of the Ning family, is bloodthirsty and utterly brutal. They also say he’s gravely ill and won’t live much longer. People have seen him cold-blooded, violent, and menacing. But only Tang Qianluo has seen his vulnerable side! … “I don’t want to let go! I can’t let go! I won’t let go!” “Stay by my side or go to hell. You choose.” “Please, love me!” He’s 5.8kReads9.3Score577Shelves

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    The male leads in these books all have strong moral values ​​and are gentle and respectful of others! I just love them, you know what I mean! And the romantic storylines are all incredibly delicate!! I especially want to mention the first book—the contract couple finally kissed! I cried so much!

23. 323 你 You Kissed the Wrong Place 你亲错地方了 A Fa阿法Modern Romance337k WordsCompleted The print edition of A Glimmer Against the Cold Wind is now available nationwide. [Each other's first love + rekindled romance + the hero wins himself over + happy ending] For the first sixteen years of his life, Xie Chen had never thought about dating. When Jiang Yuan wrote him a love letter and was publicly criticized by the whole school, Xie Chen rejected her without mercy. “I have no plans to date.” Jiang Yuan neither cried nor made a scene. She gave him an appraising look, even smiling a li 63.8kReads9.5Score8kShelves

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    The story features morally upright characters, a clean break (both leads are virgins), a CEO/CEO dynamic, and a happy ending. The male and female leads maintain strong moral values ​​throughout, avoiding melodramatic misunderstandings. Even their breakup is amicable (the male lead waits patiently for the female lead). The first 90+ chapters are set in a school environment, transitioning to a modern urban setting. The female lead is strong and treats all her friends with care, while the male lead is like a ray of sunshine. The author's writing is excellent, creating a strong sense of immersion, especially during their school romance, which made me laugh and cry at the same time.

24. 324 结 After They Marry, the CEO Can’t Stop Falling for His Wife 结婚后总裁他每天都在真香 Te Ang Tang特昂糖Two Male Leads346k WordsCompleted They say that Mr. Huo of the Huo Group has no interest in women and barely gives anyone a second glance. Then one day, a country bumpkin from the mountains shows up, claiming to be his fiancé. Huo Ninghuai looks at the dark, scruffy person in front of him, his face full of disgust and rejection. No, he’s not going to marry someone like that! Unable to withstand his mother’s pressure, Huo Ninghuai marries Lu Qian despite being a hundred times unwilling. He swears he’ll never touch his little darl 4.3kReads9.0Score558Shelves
25. 325 死 Three Years After Faking My Death, My One True Love Is Married 死遁三年，白月光已婚 Maizi Star麦兹星Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + both leads have no past romantic entanglements + powerful family background + age gap + intense romantic tension][On-location weather reporter ✖️ powerful man in government] Because she loves the wilderness and the wind, Lu Jinqiu stands in the middle of a typhoon, clinging to the principle, “Life is nothing but scallions, ginger, and garlic. Be a little scallion-smart, ginger up a little, and if all else fails, garlic it.” And so, muddling through, she spends three 355Reads—Score108Shelves
26. 326 我 Me and the Roses Are Always at Your Princess's Service! 我与玫瑰，随时为公主待命！ Milky Candy Puff奶糖酥Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available. Search for Sweet Mist on any platform to buy it.] [One-on-one sweet romance, doting with no limits] Zhou Jin, captain of the criminal investigation team, is unruly and wild. He hates being pestered more than anything and has no patience for comforting people. Yet after one mission, he made an exception and took a young woman into his home. The next day, everyone on the team was whispering: Would the girl get yelled into tears by Captain Zhou? She did cry, all 41.7kReads9.6Score6.3kShelves
27. 327 大 The Flirtatious Big Shot Has President Li Floating on Air 大咖会撩，历总魂飘 Xiao Mu Doesn't Bathe小慕不沐Two Male Leads388k WordsCompleted (Two male leads + showbiz + seductive flirting + sweet romance + mutual devotion + equally powerful leads + 1v1) Wen Yanjing is a major star in the entertainment industry, but he harbors a secret crush he can’t speak of. He thought he’d never have anything to do with the person he loved in this lifetime. But one party and one unexpected mishap bring them together in all sorts of ways. After that, they register their marriage, and he gradually seduces President Li, who knows nothing about love. N 827Reads8.3Score102Shelves
28. 328 零 A No-Risk Marriage Pact 零风险婚约 Cang Lin藏琳Modern Romance275k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Scheming fox of a man × playful drama queen] [Secret marriage + happy ending + lighthearted comedy + reunion after years apart] Everyone knows Lin Nianqing is famous for being sharp-tongued and devious. Take new hire Leng Xixi, who had barely started when she accepted a bouquet from a business partner and was called into the office. She “cried” over a whole desk’s worth of tissues. Who knew what was going on behind the locked door and closed blinds? The man was mad with jealousy, ho 1.3kReads6.1Score—Shelves

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    The male lead has had a crush on the female lead since college. He accidentally sees her hugging a friend and assumes he's just a backup option. Years later, they meet again, and he discovers she's still single, so he quickly marries her! He has strong moral values, will call the police, upholds traditional male virtues, and doesn't have many other women around. [Kissing emojis]

29. 329 何 When Will I See Lin Shen? 何时见林深 Maizi Star麦兹星Modern Romance127k WordsCompleted [Radiant university lecturer × aloof tech mogul] [Reunion after years apart from the start + campus romance + rekindled love + both devoted to each other + romantic tension] "All right, then." Just two words, and Lin Shen and Shi Jianqing’s love was sealed away for years. Lin Shen never expected to run into Shi Jianqing again at the university sports meet. He was a high-profile company CEO, while she was an ordinary university lecturer. Somehow, he ended up becoming her "benefactor." Time had do 91Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 330 与 I Married My Secret Crush First, Then Fell in Love 与暗恋对象先婚后爱了 I'm a Little Fishhead Star是鱼头星星呀Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof beauty × rebellious young master] Jiang Shuyue is distant by nature and dislikes dealing with people. Even her parents are at a loss over her coolness, and often criticize her for it. She has always known the truth: her parents criticize her simply because they don't like her. The one they love is their adopted daughter, who grew up in the Jiang family. When she was twenty-five, she made a deal with her parents: she would agree to an arranged marriage, on the condition that they nev 27.5kReads9.1Score2.7kShelves

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    Enough said, it's really good.

31. 331 疯 Crazy Flirting Is the Only Way to Make It Exciting 疯撩，才够带劲 Drink Up the Winds and Moonlight饮尽风月Modern Romance588k WordsCompleted [Both leads are faithful to each other + Equally matched + Intensely flirtatious + Extra sweet] [A billionaire family head with a max-level love brain] vs. [A dazzling, proud young lady who’s sharp-tongued but soft-hearted] Mo Zhenyue was born into the Mo family, the foremost of the four great families of Shengjing. Raised in luxury from childhood, she was the apple of everyone’s eye. She was also stunningly beautiful, as if favored by the heavens. Everyone thought that for a woman like her, lov 5.2kReads9.3Score599Shelves
32. 332 揉 Crushing the Flutter in My Heart 揉碎悸动 Kui-chan葵酱Modern Romance327k WordsCompleted “Want to date a domineering CEO?” “Not even a dog would!” “I'm in! A domineering CEO is exactly who I'm dating!” This is a love story between two workaholics. Su Nian'an joined the Ling Group as an outstanding graduate and a member of the “Dawn Project.” Assigned to the CEO's office, she became one of the CEO's secretaries. She was full of gratitude and hope, eager to repay the Ling Group for supporting her growth. When CEO Ling Yueyao first met Su Nian'an, he was dazzled by her beauty, then imm 126Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend it!

33. 333 我 I'm Pregnant with My Archenemy's Baby 我怀了死对头的崽 Mu Zhenzhen穆蓁蓁Modern Romance485k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + no angst + childhood friends + lighthearted daily life] Ji Shu and Jiang Zhijing have never gotten along. Since childhood, they've seen each other as a thorn in their side, and their biggest goal has always been to take each other out. When they grow up and enter the entertainment industry one after the other, their fans become just as fiercely opposed. Ji Shu hates Jiang Zhijing more than anyone in the world. Then one day, she discovers she's pregnant with his child! While film 10.6kReads9.2Score765Shelves
34. 334 今 Today Is a Good Day to Break Up 今日宜分手 Kui-chan葵酱Modern Romance267k WordsCompleted [Rekindled romance + groveling pursuit] Because of a promise made while drunk, she spent several years foraging wild vegetables. The year Wang Sinian graduated from university, he promised her that if they were still together five years later, they would get married. That promise kept Jiang Wanlu hooked, sticking to Wang Sinian like a burr he couldn't shake off. Wang Sinian's friends often joked that she was his free nanny, and secretly bet on when the two of them would break up. Even Wang Sinia 13.5kReads7.8Score735Shelves
35. 335 心 The Art of Scheming: A Perfect Performance by the Cannon Fodder 心机美学：炮灰的完美出演 Sleepy Island Diary眠岛日记Ancient Romance393k WordsCompleted (One-on-one romance + small worlds + pseudo-coercion + past and present lives + comeback) When the supporting heroines in a story dream of the endings already written for them, will they still willingly follow the paths fate laid out? One: The daughter of a minor official, married off to a young nobleman through a family alliance [Female lead’s perspective + extensive introspection + romantic push and pull + marriage before love + she falls for him first + pseudo-coercion] Two: An ordinary girl 2.3kReads8.2Score141Shelves

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    You can check out the second world of this book; I feel that the male protagonist in that world is quite respectful of the female protagonist.

36. 336 守 My Widowed Wife Must Be Sweet, or I Won't Take Her 守寡娇妻不甜不要钱 Hua Zhong花重Modern Romance2.3M WordsCompleted Ruan Ya was the real daughter of the Ruan family, lost to them as a child. At nineteen, she was finally brought home by her family, only to be forced to marry a man who was already dead in place of their fake daughter. Everyone thought Ruan Ya’s life was as good as over, but who could have guessed that her fiancé was not only alive, but would also spoil her rotten? No one could understand why Feng Chiyan, ruthless and infamous, had fallen for Ruan Ya and no one else. Feng Chiyan never imagined t 1.3kReads9.0Score220Shelves

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    Ruan Ya is so cute and cuddly, and Feng Chiyan dotes on her; their interactions are very natural.

37. 337 限 Limited-Edition First Love: My New Boss Is My Ex 限定初恋：新老板是前男友 Kui-chan葵酱Modern Romance186k WordsCompleted [Reunion After Years Apart + Mending a Broken Relationship + Amnesia After a Car Accident] Ten years after Lu Xueyi was forced to leave Jiangcheng, she returned. As soon as she got off the plane, she ran into her first love and ex-boyfriend, Xu Shimu. As if that weren’t enough, he had become her direct supervisor. Her former rival was still by his side. They really were a perfect match, handsome and beautiful together! Lu Xueyi thought she was in for a showdown. But from what she could tell, why 16Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 338 老 My Husband Is Only Three Parts Cooked 老公三分熟 Exploding Popcorn爆炸米花儿Modern Romance475k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + a gentle, slow-blooming romance] Jin Chengzhou agreed to the marriage on one condition: Yu Nian must not interfere in his life, expect him to love her, or hope he would be a good husband. If possible, no one outside the family was to know about their relationship. After their wedding night, Jin Chengzhou left a box of birth control pills and a glass of warm water by Yu Nian’s bed, then hurried overseas to handle business. - Six months later, Jin Chengzhou finally ca 5.2kReads8.5Score486Shelves

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    To like someone who is already a good person [crying]

39. 339 失 After Losing My Memory, I Married a Gentle Tycoon While Pregnant 失忆后，带球嫁给温柔大佬 Kui-chan葵酱Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted Marriage First, Love Later + Amnesia and a Baby on the Way + Not a Power Fantasy A homebody artist and designer vs. a gentle, domineering CEO The Feng and Liang families arrange a marriage, choosing as the bride Liang Ruoshuang, the Liang family’s “baggage” stepdaughter, who ran away from home years ago. She’s five years older, injured and suffering from amnesia, and pregnant, with no idea who the father is. Feng Haochen lost his memory in a car accident. The moment he wakes up, he’s told he’s g 16Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 340 随 I Followed My Father into a New Marriage, and I Wish Never to See My Stepbrother Again 随父改嫁，愿和继兄永生不复相见 Nian Lianqiu念莲秋Modern Romance182k WordsCompleted [A little obsessive, a little lovesick, a little angst, a romance that grows over time, happy ending] I’ve always wanted to write a pure romance novel, to reminisce about the fairy-tale love of my youth, and about a youth that never even got the chance to be young before it already felt old. If only time could turn back, how I wish I could return to my first year of college… An Qing, who followed her father into his new marriage, unexpectedly received the affection of her stepbrother. With him l 1.6kReads6.4Score101Shelves
41. 341 危 Dangerous Angling 危险垂钓 Qilin Drunkard祁临酒鬼Modern Romance352k WordsCompleted [Two men, one woman love triangle + canary escapes + wealthy family power struggle + salvation + mutual devotion] [Defiant, stubborn canary × CEO who's roguishly handsome on the outside, but thoughtful and tender underneath] For money, Cheng Yu's father packaged her up and sent her to Zhou Jin's bed. She was forced to become the ruthless young heir's canary, or rather... his plaything. She tried everything she could to escape. 587Reads9.3Score103Shelves

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    Cheng Yu was "sold" to Zhou Jin by her father, becoming a kept woman in a wealthy family. She wanted to escape, so she played a fake affectionate game, but ended up winning over Pei Zheng. Zhou Jin is ruthless, while Pei Zheng is incredibly warm-hearted. In the midst of a business war within a wealthy family, the three are caught in a 2v1 love triangle. "Pei Zheng, take me away!" Cheng Yu bravely pursues her love, a two-way chase. Sweet and heart-wrenching moments, an extreme tug-of-war—who can resist? Help! It's so addictive!

42. 342 离 Unbelievable! The Amnesiac Guy I Picked Up Was Faking It 离谱！捡来的失忆小哥竟然是装的 The Autumn Moon Framed by the Window窗含西岭千秋月Modern Romance62k WordsOngoing [1V1 + SC + HE + scheming, sharp-tongued hero + sweet romance, double-layer milk cap with 70% sugar!] Cool and aloof, go-with-the-flow heroine × A powerful, scheming ham who pretends to be sweet and well-behaved While cycling, Wen Zhiyu happened upon a handsome man with amnesia. Out of kindness, she brought him home and took meticulous care of him. She thought she’d picked up a sweet, innocent, hopeless romantic, never guessing that his amnesia was fake, his confusion was an act, and even their 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Reliable 💕🤔🥰

43. 343 大 The Young Lady and Her Wild Man 大小姐和她的野男人 Year After Year, No Fish年年不吃鱼Modern Romance282k WordsCompleted The main story is complete. [Bright, passionate, not-too-bright heiress] vs. [Scheming, ambitious mogul who built himself up from nothing] Each other’s first love * The hero’s daily lessons in how to win his wife over * They choose each other · Sheng Ning has an incredible first love: he’s smart, handsome, and has an amazing physique! · In high school, she used her money to get her first love, Zhou Youchuan, to tutor her, model for her, and be her friend. And then… she went abroad. · Ten years 1.3kReads8.5Score112Shelves

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    🥳🥳🥳A domineering CEO who is intelligent, has emotional intelligence, respects others, and knows the law.

44. 344 大 He Claimed He Wasn’t Up to It, but After Drinking, He Committed a Crime with a License 大佬说他不行，酒后却持证行凶 Yuan Qi原屺Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted The score is rising fast now that the reviews are open! [Reunion after years apart / second male lead’s regret / powerful man goes mad with desire / aloof beauty forcibly claimed / love at first sight / stealing someone’s partner] Yan Jiang is reborn in her twin sister’s body. Only after being reborn does Yan Jiang learn that Fu Qujing, head of the Fu family, the man she humiliated during a matchmaking date all those years ago, became her brother-in-law, and is now the husband of the woman who 46Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    When Yan Jiang was reborn, she encountered Fu Qujing going mad: "You are my wife and the mother of my children. You want to escape? Unless I die."

45. 345 禁 Forbidden Surrender: The Sickly Movie Emperor's Substitute Bride 禁忌沦陷，病娇影帝的替身娇妻 The Autumn Moon Framed by the Window窗含西岭千秋月18k WordsCompleted Forbidden Desire: The Sickly-Obsessive Movie Emperor’s Substitute Bride 2Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 346 他 His Gentle Seduction 他轻诱 Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance345k WordsCompleted #A short drama adaptation under the same title is now streaming# [Love after marriage + he has been plotting this for years + slice of life + warm and sweet romance + the second male lead gets the girl] With her wedding day approaching, Jiang Nuanzhu runs into her fiancé at the hospital with his ex-girlfriend, whom he broke up with six years ago, as she undergoes a prenatal checkup. He claims he's only helping a widowed mother and her child. Jiang Nuanzhu refuses to raise someone else's child an 18.3kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves

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    This book! The protagonist has incredibly positive values, is a true gentleman, gentle and refined, and shows immense respect for the female lead. It's super sweet with no angst.

47. 347 樾 Where Mountains Meet the Sea 樾见山海 The Journey of Ze Ran泽冉之行Modern Romance249k WordsOngoing Everyone at the company thinks Ran Qingyue and Yu Jianshan are rivals. On her first day, he rejected her proposal, so she turned around and held on to every candidate he wanted. Later, they gave presentations together, conducted due diligence, ferreted out moles, and worked on projects. Everyone then decided they were, at most, work partners. Until he said at an industry awards ceremony, "The first person I have to thank for this project's success is her." Later still, when he proposed, he ha 44Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A realistic workplace adaptation | Two strong contenders | Evenly matched | Authentic internet industry setting | Slow-burning but meticulously detailed: A technical VP x HR, a clash of professional expertise. He judges people by their code, she upholds ethical standards through processes. Every interaction is a restrained yet precise test between adults. The romance unfolds slowly but resonates deeply, from observation notes to campus recruitment question banks, from "maintaining boundaries" to "failing to maintain them." A realistic and grounded portrayal of the internet workplace, a balanced tug-of-war between two equally matched individuals, and perfectly timed, restrained attraction.

48. 348 偏 A Special Fondness for Yi Sheng 偏爱一笙 Murphy's Fish墨菲的鱼Modern Romance289k WordsCompleted [A fresh, everyday style, a marriage of convenience, love at first sight, and healing each other] Heir to a wealthy family VS ordinary working woman When a domineering CEO meets a beautiful teacher, their lives are like parallel lines that never intersect. One accident and one coincidence later, they become a married couple under contract. He once said, “You should be grateful you were lucky enough to be chosen by me.” She shook her head and sighed. “What a pitiful rich man.” A clichéd story a 18Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    The male lead has strong moral values, respects others, is intelligent, cunning, and devoted. The writing style leans towards a light and pure romance, with a natural plot and two supporting male and female leads. It's not angsty.

49. 349 全 The Whole Wealthy Family Calls Me Wicked, but I'm Just Starving! 全豪门都说我恶毒，其实我饿肚！ Meow Stick喵棍棍Modern Romance332k WordsCompleted She opens her eyes to find that a starving illegitimate daughter has transmigrated into the body of a wicked supporting character, a fake heiress. All she wants to do is eat. The crown prince, who had been set on breaking off their engagement, turns into a lovesick fool and launches a full-on forced romance! The real heiress is furious! She vows to bury this deranged couple, one at the South Pole and the other at the North Pole! [Comedy + Madness + Fake Heiress + Lighthearted + Everyday Life + F 721Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An abstract female lead, an abstract domineering CEO, and unconditional pampering! Everyone's reading about domineering CEOs, who cares about their brains?! 😆Even passing ants 🐜🐜 have to peek in to take a look, [Bookshelf added] The female lead starved to death, which shows how much she loved to eat! 💕💕You can read it as a lighthearted comedy, [Already added] No need to think, no political intrigue, [OK][OK] Revenge is just a direct attack! 😆How crazy is the female lead! Her thinking is incredibly unconventional! The male lead completes all the conjecture and self-conquest himself 😎😎🤭🤭Whether the male lead is bad or not depends on who he's dealing with 🤭🤭This one is okay! Lighthearted! [Already added] Slice of life! The female lead, a starving concubine's daughter in ancient times, transmigrates to the modern world and becomes a fake heiress, finally able to enjoy life, [Bookshelf added] but the system makes her immediately slap the real heiress! The female lead really wants to eat that braised pork; she has absolutely no interest in the palace intrigue. 😄😄 After all, what can you expect from a starving concubine's daughter in ancient times? 🤔🤔 Aren't air conditioning, watermelon, Wi-Fi, hot pot, and spicy snacks better? The real heiress is so angry that she calls her and the male lead a pair of lunatics—one buried in Antarctica, the other in the North Pole! 🤭🤭 The real heiress also has a system; the two systems clash, 9394 vs 9527.

50. 350 日 Day and Night, I Obsess Over You 日夜妄想 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Urban1.9M WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + two powerful leads taking down scumbags + mutual secret crushes + world-class stubbornness + two scene-stealing power players] He’s a cold-blooded business tycoon, with enough rumored girlfriends to fill ten mahjong tables. She’s a ruthless heiress from a prominent family, with admirers and followers lined up all the way to Paris. A marriage of convenience, with each side keeping their distance. On the rooftop, they smoked side by side. Jiang Chenglin asked, “Ever conside 7.9kReads9.5Score1.1kShelves

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    Both the male and female leads are strong-willed. The male lead has been in love with the female lead for a long time. The novel begins with their divorce. Initially, the female lead is somewhat unaware of her feelings, while the male lead, believing she doesn't love him, is manipulated by a villain, deepening the misunderstanding. Both leads are sharp-tongued, leading to the initial divorce. The male lead then embarks on a path where hatred outweighs love, beginning his pursuit of his wife. The romance is well-written, and the characters are portrayed with great detail. The male lead guides the female lead step by step to understand her own feelings. Throughout the book, the focus is more on the female lead's growth, her better expression of love, her resistance against patriarchal authority, and her breaking free from constraints. Her adoptive father's educational philosophy leads her to be somewhat extreme in some aspects. However, without taking a detached, overarching view, the female lead is a good person.

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