The Heroine Stays Clear-Headed the Whole Time, Watches the Male Lead Fall for Her, Then Torments Him 😘 女主全程清醒，看着男主沦陷，然后跟虐男主😘

1. 1 重 Reborn, the Emperor's Uncle Goes to the Crematorium Every Day 重生后皇叔每天火葬场 Liu Liyue琉离玥Ancient Romance363k WordsCompleted [Both leads reborn + the husband’s long road to winning her back + devoted to each other + strong female lead] [A ruthless, repressed, lovesick regent + a clear-headed, sweet-on-the-outside and ruthless-within, career-driven eldest princess] (The rating has just appeared and will rise over time.) Ming Zhi was the most honored eldest princess of Great Xia, peerlessly beautiful and raised in wealth and luxury. Yet she chained herself to love, drove herself mad, and took her own life. Back then, sh 4.1kReads8.7Score21414d adds

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   🌿The female lead remains fully conscious throughout, watching the male lead fall for her, and then tormenting him. Every time the male lead appears before her, there's a guaranteed dose of torture. The male lead loves her humbly, only hoping she'll turn back to him, but she's already completely broken. No matter what the male lead does, even committing suicide, he can't win back her heart.

2. 2 抱 Sorry, Heroine, Your Male Lead Has Turned into My Dog 抱歉女主，男主变成我的狗了 Call Me Lord Dangdang叫我当当大人Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration, no fixed CP, green tea, a hint of everyone falling for the heroine, breaking up CPs] Qi grows stronger by granting other people's wishes and receiving their souls, freely offered in return. There will always be women in the world whose love goes unreturned. In stories, they are the supporting female characters who exist to highlight the romance between the hero and heroine. But supporting female characters have their own obsessions, too. And Qi is here to help them ful 52.2kReads8.9Score2.9k14d adds
3. 3 她 She Thinks He’s Filthy, and Young Master Lu Regrets His Misogyny 她嫌脏，鹿少悔出厌女症 Brocade Cat with a Ball锦猫叼球Modern Romance420k WordsCompleted [Playboy settles down; the hero has dated, kissed, cuddled, and hugged, but never slept with anyone] [Not a conventional wish-fulfillment story. The heroine endures quietly in high school; the hero suffers later in the story] Lu Lanchuan was born privileged, used to getting whatever he wanted. Even at a young age, he had a string of girlfriends. He was a carefree playboy, reckless and unrestrained. The transfer student, Jiang Wanfeng, was cool and aloof. She watched from the sidelines as the boy 3.1kReads7.4Score17014d adds
4. 4 逗 Just Kidding 逗你玩儿 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance213k WordsCompleted The sky that year. He was the dark cloud that lingered in Yu Ning’s heart, gloomy and oppressive, impossible to escape. Yu Ning was the gentle breeze he longed to chase, impossible to touch and impossible to hold on to. “Yu Ning, did you ever really like me, even just a little?” “Never.” He fell silent, smiling faintly, his heart pierced with pain. If only that summer, he hadn’t been so cruel and hateful, personally pushing her into the abyss and coldly watching her struggle with all her might. 8.9kReads9.0Score85014d adds
5. 5 戒 Withdrawal 戒断反应 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance50k WordsCompleted When Jiang Shan was sixteen, she made a wish to be with Jiang Ye and marry him someday. When Jiang Ye was twenty-six, he made a wish to be with Jiang Shan and marry her someday. Heaven answers the prayers of the faithful, so both Jiang Shan’s and Jiang Ye’s wishes came true. The only thing was, Heaven missed the part about how long it was supposed to last and forgot they wanted it to be forever. 7.5kReads8.9Score75814d adds
6. 6 都 Kill Them All. There's No Need to Act Normal 都杀了，做人没必要太正常 The Round-Headed, Round-Brained, Round-Bellied Tangerine圆头圆脑圆肚皮的橘子Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted [Now being published; a motion comic is out. The heroine is invincible, no romance, no nation-building, plot-focused, with male characters who may die.] Guan Zhiwei is forced to transmigrate. Countless Systems bind themselves to her, promising to send her home once she completes their missions. They all turn out to be liars. Our unlucky heroine decides to take down this world. Starting with killing the male lead. As she takes out one romantic male lead after another, she leads her neighbors 57.5kReads9.6Score10k14d adds
7. 7 表 He Acts Like He Can't Stand Her, But Mr. Pei Can't Stop Kissing Her in Private 表面嫌弃，私下裴先生狂亲 Mo Jiushi墨九十Modern Romance447k WordsCompleted The score was just released, so it may rise. Powerful man lowering his head + forced love + groveling chase + happy ending Couple: Top-tier tycoon and head of the family x beautiful, delicate little white flower At the Pei family's birthday banquet, Wen Li got drunk and accidentally stumbled into her cousin's arms. Clinging to her cousin, she muttered complaints, calling Pei Xingjian, the head of the Pei family, a cold-blooded, heartless jerk. Once the alcohol wore off and she saw what her cousi 6.4kReads7.1Score45814d adds

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   This book is amazing, so addictive, it's so good! The female lead is a delicate and beautiful woman, and the male lead is a powerful man from a wealthy family. Because of his parents' feud, the male lead says he'll play with the female lead's feelings, but in reality, he's completely smitten by her and gets more and more obsessed. But the female lead always stays clear-headed, and there's a real "wife-chasing-after-the-crisis" scene later on! [Smirk][smirk]

8. 8 大 The Imperial Consort of the Great Sheng Dynasty 大盛皇妃 Shu Yiyu书亦娱Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Ensemble cast + revenge + black lotus + multiple couples + intense push and pull + a sense of fate + not mutually chaste + high-IQ palace intrigue escalating into political schemes + tragic romance + fictional history + a battlefield of love rivals The main battleground is the imperial court: beneath its glittering, splendid facade lie witty, amusing daily life and a brutal, blood-soaked core. The palace secrets are depicted in detail. Some content may be disturbing. This is a bad ending. If you 835Reads—Score10214d adds

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   Completed, angst warning⚠️ Rating not yet available. Content depends on your tolerance; if you like angst, I'm waiting for a five-star review. A masterpiece of unconventional palace intrigue and power struggles. Detailed descriptions of palace secrets, plot twists that avoid clichés. Clear logic, humorous daily life, intense power struggles, the female lead is ridiculed upon entering the palace, and she seeks revenge through her own efforts. No cheat codes, no time travel, no rebirth. She navigates the treacherous and dark harem. Content may be disturbing; some readers may be driven away by the emotional intensity. Have you ever seen a palace intrigue novel where both men and women fight? A tragic portrayal of the ancient feudal system, showcasing the brutality of court struggles and the complexities of human nature.

9. 9 假 A False Love, a Real Seduction: The CEO Wants My Love, and He’ll Pay with His Life 假爱真撩：总裁爱我，拿命来换 Elva Purple CatElva紫猫Modern Romance364k WordsCompleted [Both leads have past relationships + revenge + a carefully laid plan] Everyone fears Lu Yuxing. He is the living King of Hell, feared in both the underworld and the legitimate world. Ruthless and cold, with blood on his hands, he has never had a weakness. Until Qian Wei appears. She flirts with him openly and relentlessly, smiling sweetly and wickedly at the devil everyone fears. “Mr. Lu, it was love at first sight for me!” He treats her with cold indifference, seeing her as a moth flying in 73Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Oh, this, this... The female lead came here to get revenge on the male lead.

10. 10 清 Qing Transmigration: The Side Consort Has an Assist System 清穿：侧福晋有助攻系统 Waiting for the Night in the Snow雪上等夜人Ancient Romance494k WordsCompleted A word of caution: This is a novel, not history, so don't scrutinize it. The names and anything else that differs from history are all invented for the story. If that's not your thing, read at your own risk. [Alternate Qing Dynasty + Assist System + Everyday Leveling Up + Raising Children] Song Shurou transmigrates and becomes a Song Concubine in the early years of the Yongzheng Emperor's reign. Song Concubine has a breakout? System: Don't worry, Shurou. Just say one sentence to Yongzheng, and w 14.3kReads9.3Score96414d adds

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    The female protagonist regains consciousness and watches as the male protagonist falls for her! It's so good you can't stop watching! [Masterpiece by Sparrow Eater][Masterpiece by Sparrow Eater][Masterpiece by Sparrow Eater]

11. 11 都 Since I've Transmigrated into the Qing Dynasty, Why Not Boldly Choose Kangxi? 都清穿了，不妨大胆点选康熙啊！ Midnight Stars深夜星辰Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted On the first day Shi Nanxi transmigrates into the Qing Dynasty, she learns that her elder legitimate sister, Shi Rongyue, is also a transmigrator. Shi Rongyue wants to escape her future as the Crown Princess, so she approaches Nanxi and offers to let her marry the Crown Prince while she marries the Fourth Prince. Anyone who transmigrates into the Qing Dynasty knows the history. The Crown Prince’s later years are miserable. Though the Fourth Prince eventually wins, he is only thirteen now and wil 18.3kReads9.2Score2.2k14d adds
12. 12 玩 Pleasure at the Cost of Wisdom 玩物丧智 The Very Long Cat很长的猫Modern Romance163k WordsCompleted Song Yanxiu appeared in her life only to drag her into hell! He bullied and humiliated her, and killed her father. Xia Mo watched with her own eyes as he was sentenced to death. Ten years later, he appeared before her again under a new identity. His abuse was even more vicious than it had been ten years ago. He wanted to see her wishing she were dead. The words Xia Mo said to herself most often were, “I mustn’t lose my mind.” This time, she would kill the devil with her own hands! But then she h 45Reads6.8Score—14d adds
13. 13 吾 My Wife Is Fierce: Enemy Emperor and Empress Kill Each Other in Two Lifetimes 吾妻蛮横：宿敌帝后两世互杀 Adorably Fat Shut-In可爱死肥宅Ancient Romance405k WordsCompleted (Just started) [Female lead with no C, male leads with C + 1Vn + Court Intrigue + Combative Couple + Scoundrels with Sincere Hearts + Love Amidst Bitter Hatred] [Emotionally Detached, Career-Driven Cui Lingyi X Passionate Dark Moonlight Qi Jingzhao X Crazy Younger Man Jiang Si X Dark, Clingy Love-Struck Qi Jingwang] “Damn you.” “My empress, you deserve to die.” “I gave you the highest status and my one-of-a-kind devotion, yet you don’t know what’s good for you. You want to leave me?” Two lifet 1.8kReads8.3Score22914d adds

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    This book is really good! The female lead is emotionally detached, and the male lead doesn't like her at first, but then he falls for her and becomes incredibly devoted to her 😋😋

14. 14 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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    This is a must-read, the highest quality contemporary romance novel ever. From the writing style to the plot, nothing can be copied. The male lead is mature yet innocent, straightforward yet wild, while the female lead possesses exceptionally high emotional and intellectual intelligence, doting on her husband without limits. Their mutual infatuation is truly breathtaking. And the career storyline goes without saying—it's simply divine.

15. 15 服 Giving In 服软 Lin Qin林檎Modern Romance530k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, sweet-natured actress vs. lovesick, doting CEO who embodies the ideal husband] - To help her older sister find love, Lin Yang's own mother set her up for a night together. Lin Yang got pregnant, and the father was the rumored Qin heir who supposedly had no interest in women. Young Master Qin said they should get married. Lin Yang refused. Qin Jue: “I'll give you a hundred million for signing the marriage papers.” Lin Yang: “Woohoo, sounds great!” - The night their child was born, 13.6kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds

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    🌈This book is highly recommended!!! The female lead is remarkably lucid!!! The male lead is incredibly doting!!! Lin Yang is pregnant, and the father is none other than the rumored celibate eldest son of the Qin family. The eldest son proposes marriage, but Lin Yang refuses. The eldest son of the Qin family: "I'll reward you with 100 million yuan for getting the marriage certificate." Lin Yang: "Yay! Qianghu is great!" The night she gives birth, Lin Yang opens her eyes to find the eldest son of the Qin family standing by her bedside, his eyes red-rimmed. Lin Yang: "Feeling sorry for me? How about a larger payment for the remaining balance?" The eldest son of the Qin family: ...

16. 16 第 The Third Player 第三玩家 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Marriage & Romance17k WordsCompleted The Third Player 266Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Arranged Marriage, Love Later | Wife-Chasing Hell | Crazy General | Pretending to be Weak to Catch a Wolf] On our wedding night, the drunken general tore my wedding dress to shreds, calling out another woman's name. The next day, he threw divorce papers at me: "I drink and beat people, I can't quit, I can't change." I laughed and tore the divorce papers to shreds: "Coincidentally, I specialize in curing alcoholism and domestic violence, and incidentally, my insatiable mother-in-law." Later, he begged me not to leave with red eyes, and I threw out a bill: "Pay back the life you owe my father first, then you can get in line."

17. 17 校 The Campus Belle and Her Devoted Suitor 校花与痴情汉 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊8k WordsCompleted The Campus Belle and Her Devoted Suitor 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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    He only left me 500 yuan a month for living expenses, but gave me 10,000 yuan for spending money. I thought this was love, until that male classmate who always stayed up late playing games with me appeared. He praised my naivety, taught me to be rebellious, and when I was slightly drunk, he leaned close and said, "You're like a canary in a cage." The night my husband found out, he tore up the divorce papers and only asked me with a cold laugh, "Have you had enough fun?"

18. 18 上 My Bunkmate Got Cheated on by His Online Girlfriend 上铺兄弟被网恋女友绿了 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊9k WordsCompleted My Bunkmate Got Cheated on by His Online Girlfriend 16Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 19 兄 A Brotherhood Showdown? I Rely on On-Screen Comments to Stay Alive 兄弟修罗场？我靠弹幕保命 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊16k WordsCompleted A Love Triangle Between Brothers? I Rely on Bullet Comments to Stay Alive 457Reads—Score—14d adds

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    At 47, my sister resolutely divorced and moved into my house. Everyone said she was crazy until that night when she didn't come home. I searched frantically and finally bumped into her outside a seaside hotel, walking out side by side with that infamous man. She was wearing a floral dress I'd never seen before, and her face had a radiance I didn't recognize. "Sister, do you know who he is?" I stood in front of the car, my voice trembling.

20. 20 攻 My Conquest Target Still Thinks I'm Infatuated with Him Today 攻略对象今天也以为我在迷恋他 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊21k WordsCompleted My Conquest Target Still Thinks I'm Infatuated with Him Today 297Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 21 兄 Brother, You’re Really Something 兄弟，你可真行 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊13k WordsCompleted Bro, you really are something. 372Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I transmigrated into a stand-in for the white moonlight in a tragic novel. According to the plot, I should have humbly dropped out of school, endured his indifference and the white moonlight's bullying, and ultimately died tragically of cancer, causing him to lose his love. To hell with the plot! I used reverse psychology on the domineering CEO. "Trying to be my stand-in? Fine, first show me a picture of your abs and let's see your skills." "You can't even attract me, yet you want to pursue her?" I became his personal love coach, charging by the hour, and setting the rules.

22. 22 舔 The Simp Strikes Back 舔狗的反击战 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊10k WordsCompleted The Simp Strikes Back 19Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 23 离 After the Divorce, My Ex-Husband Is as Merciless as a Blade 离婚后，前夫他绝情似刀 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊8k WordsCompleted After the Divorce, My Ex-Husband Was as Ruthless as a Blade 1.8kReads—Score1814d adds
24. 24 谁 Whoever Goes Back on Their Word Is a Dog 谁反悔谁是狗 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊35k WordsCompleted Whoever Goes Back on Their Word Is a Dog 4.7kReads—Score—14d adds
25. 25 婚 On My Wedding Day, He Came to Drink One Last Cup of Farewell Tea 婚礼那天，他来喝了最后一杯伯牙绝弦 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊9k WordsCompleted On his wedding day, he came to drink one last cup of Boya Juexian. 121Reads—Score214d adds
26. 26 兄 Guys, My Brother’s Got a Girlfriend! It’s My Ex! 兄弟们，我哥脱单了！对象是我前女友！ Ten Thousand Gu万蛊13k WordsCompleted Guys, My Brother Is Finally Dating! His Girlfriend Is My Ex! 117Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 27 太 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝，但她撩完就跑 Nine Strokes, Then a Horizontal Line九笔横才Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever revenge + ensemble court drama + male lead fakes his death and reveals his identity, then goes mad + heroine is his one true love] [Power couple comedy | Strategic mind games | All the right ingredients | Fictional setting] Axiang, a huntress, bought herself a live-in husband. He was handsome, with a fine figure and a noble, radiant air, like an immortal crane descended from the heavens, or a jade-faced gentleman from a storybook. But he had no idea how to show affection. When she offer 1.6kReads9.2Score19814d adds

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    This novel boasts a grand and meticulously crafted political intrigue, spanning from court factional struggles to the overall political landscape, with every calculation intricately linked. The romance, on the other hand, is restrained yet passionate, depicting the trials, trust, and unwavering commitment between two strong individuals—a bond unrelated to mere physical attraction yet surpassing any romantic romance in itself. The female protagonist is resilient, decisive, and shrewd, free from any signs of intellectual impairment or romantic folly. Amidst the clash of swords and the treacherous schemes of power, she weaves a poignant love story between two exceptional individuals in a chaotic world, a tale both thrilling and deeply moving.

28. 28 快 Quick Transmigration: Love at First Sight 快穿：一见钟情 Hua Cheng华澄Ancient Romance571k WordsCompleted [Green Tea + White Lotus + Scheming + No Goody-Two-Shoes + Everyone’s Darling + Love at First Sight + Sweet Romance] Xin Miao is always either a vicious villainess or an utterly forgettable passerby, yet in the end, the male lead, supporting male characters, and villains all fall in love with her. [World One] The Half-Sister Who Stole Her Sister’s Credit After transmigrating into a book as the vicious half-sister who stole the legitimate daughter’s jade pendant and took credit for saving the ma 31.2kReads9.0Score2.4k14d adds

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    It's sweeter when the male lead is tortured.

29. 29 穿 Three Years After I Transmigrated, the City Lord Became My Prisoner 穿越3年后，城主成我阶下囚 Ziyushi紫语石Ancient Romance812k WordsCompleted Content warning: This is a revenge story with a tragic romance. The male lead seeks redemption. It includes injury, imprisonment, and whipping, so proceed with caution. The leads are bitter enemies bound by fate, in both this life and their past lives. Angst and heartbreak, both leads are strong and devoted to each other, happy ending Proud, aloof Emperor Star VS revenge-driven Seven Killings queen In her first life, Yun Shuyue fell blindly in love with Huo Chenfeng. Little did she know the ma 1.1kReads8.1Score10314d adds

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    Past lives and present lives, a sea of ​​hatred and a sky of love, torturing the male lead, a destined nemesis! Torture the male lead, he atones for his sins, the female lead seeks revenge—absolutely torture for the male lead!

30. 30 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 2.3kReads8.2Score14614d adds

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    This story feels very similar. The female lead pretends not to love the male lead, maintaining a relatively clear-headed state throughout, while watching him gradually fall for her. It's a bit angsty for the male lead.

31. 31 白 The White Moonlight and Her Possessive Male Leads 白月光与疯批男主们 Suzuki Momona铃木桃奈Modern Romance488k WordsCompleted No fixed pairing + not everyone is devoted to one another + everyone is unhinged + questionable values Do you know what white camellias mean? How dare you take my love for you lightly? A game played by the powerful, full of desire, love, hatred, and tangled grudges. A vast web of lust closes around her, but in the end, she tears through the net that has ensnared her and toys with them all in the palm of her hand. Xia Wanxing is hailed as the muse of an artistic genius. With her beautiful face, s 1.7kReads9.2Score17614d adds

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    One cannot simultaneously possess youth and the understanding of youth.

32. 32 入 Entering the Imperial Court 入皇庭 Little Fruit Pear小果梨Ancient Romance686k WordsCompleted [Forced Marriage and Possession, Obsessive Pursuit, Compulsive Love] [The Scheming, Stunning Farm Girl Is Forced into Marriage by the Crown Prince and Made Empress] In her previous life, Lu Xiaotao was an orphan who couldn't read, couldn't tell right from wrong, and spent her days groveling and throwing her weight around. After seducing one of the Crown Prince's subordinates and being abandoned, she became the Crown Prince's woman by a twist of fate. From then on, she served as his consort, reli 10.7kReads6.9Score81514d adds

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    The female protagonist of this book was born into poverty, orphaned, and illiterate. Anyone with even a modicum of romantic inclination would likely not have survived. So when her childhood sweetheart's family suffered misfortune, she abandoned him without hesitation. Just because she showed compassion once and saved a man, a nightmare began. She was wrongly imprisoned, and her life became a living hell. Consequently, she developed genuine feelings for the second male lead who saved her. To be with him, she seduced him and slept with him. However, he abandoned her for his beloved. To survive, she attached herself to the crown prince. Frequent sexual encounters caused her immense pain, but she slowly discovered she had developed feelings for the prince. This powerful and ruthless ruler already had someone else in his heart and naturally looked down on this unreserved and audacious peasant girl. For his beloved, he repeatedly abandoned the female protagonist. The female protagonist finally realized her mistake and decided to run away, but was caught twice. Finally, she seduced the male protagonist's cousin… It's a very good read, getting better and better as it goes on. It features a "wife-chasing-after-the-crime" scenario, a powerful ruler bowing down, and forceful love.

33. 33 表 After the Young Lady Chose a Match, the Unhinged Heir Went Red-Eyed and Claimed Her by Force 表姑娘选亲后，疯批世子红眼强夺 Half a Song半歌儿Ancient Romance345k WordsOngoing [Cool-Headed, Rational Cousin] x [Obsessive, Unhinged Heir] Pathological possessiveness, intense push and pull, two strong and devoted leads, strategic mind games and power struggles, sweet romance, happy ending At five, she was sent to live with her maternal grandmother at the Duke's manor. She hid her sharp edge, kept her feelings in check, and acted cautiously and patiently at every turn. Yet her striking beauty and cool, bookish elegance inevitably stirred jealousy throughout the household. 1.6kReads—Score10314d adds

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    The female lead is very clear-headed, and the male lead is head over heels in love with her.

34. 34 深 A Desire Too Deep to Escape 深欲难渡 You Gongyu尤宫羽Modern Romance501k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book as a black-lotus heroine + everyone is emotionally and physically jaded + adult love, lust, and grudges + fighting to win her over] Shi Shuyi transmigrates into an old-fashioned tragic romance novel as a cannon-fodder female supporting character. After the original male and female leads break up, the original Shi Shuyi steals three months of love meant for someone else, only to end up with her family destroyed. The man she once loved deeply, Fu Shiyan, watches coldly. 45.3kReads9.1Score4.9k14d adds

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    However, when the flames of revenge consume everything, what remains in the ashes—the satisfaction of swift retribution or the loss of one's own identity? In her tug-of-war with Gu Huaiye, Shi Shuyi gradually slides from "avenger" to "a participant in an emotional game," and this subtle shift in motivation precisely reveals the alienation of humanity in the power game. Gu Huaiye's transformation from a cold-blooded, domineering CEO to a clingy, obsessive maniac, and Fu Shiyan's transformation from a perfect male lead to a pitiful figure utterly abandoned—these subversive character portrayals not only offer a biting satire of traditional romance tropes but also a profound questioning of the power dynamics within intimate relationships. Of course, the novel is not without flaws. Gu Huaiye's emotional transformation is somewhat abrupt, and the weakening of the revenge plot in the later stages leaves some readers feeling unsatisfied. But these flaws do not detract from the overall brilliance. With its high density of plot twists, intense emotional conflicts, and brilliant portrayal of an "all-villain" cast, this work successfully constructs a captivating dark fairy tale. It reminds us that in the battlefield of emotions, there are no permanent winners, only souls that continually sink into despair.

35. 35 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, Two Obsessive Men Forced Their Love on Me 穿书后，被两个疯批强制爱了 The Sun and Moon Shine Bright是日月昭昭Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted [Male Leads Who Are Chaste + Multiple Male Leads + Mary Sue + Forced Love + Taking by Force + Love at First Sight + Everyone Is Crazy + Obsessive and Unhinged + Scheming Yandere + Rivalry Among Men + The Long Road to Winning Her Back] After accidentally transmigrating into a book as a cannon-fodder supporting female character, Ye Youning wasn’t fazed in the least. “Why not just stay away from the main characters?” All Ye Youning wanted was to stay by her mountains of gold and silver, lie flat, a 17.5kReads8.1Score1.1k14d adds

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    The male lead falls in love at first sight and relentlessly pursues her, while the female lead remains clear-headed.

36. 36 要 He Must Keep Himself Pure, Yet Become a Puppet in My Hands 要他守一身清白亦做我掌下伶人 Xian Dan Huang娴淡凰Ancient Romance247k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead, Weak Male Lead | Both Leads Are Inexperienced | Unhinged, Repressed Male Lead | Coercive Taming | Possessiveness | Intense Push and Pull | Yandere Strikes Back] I want him dressed in spotless white, untouched by the world, yet willingly untying my sash beneath the candlelight. I want him to be my husband in a proper wedding, and my private entertainer behind closed doors. I want him steady and dependable like an older brother, yet timid and meek like a younger one. I demand 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    That's how it is, take a look.

37. 37 把 After I Tormented the Dying Male Lead Back to Health, I Couldn't Get Away 把濒死男主虐痊愈后，我跑不掉了 Xian Dan Huang娴淡凰13k WordsCompleted After nursing the dying male lead back to health by putting him through the wringer, I couldn't get away anymore 18Reads—Score—14d adds
38. 38 长 The Likelihood of Becoming a Scumbag When You're Handsome 长的好看成为人渣的可能性 Little Qi, Don't Cry小祈不哭Modern Romance344k WordsCompleted Angsty romance (a scumbag heroine x a devoted hero). The hero is drop-dead gorgeous, and the heroine is a rich young heiress who plays the villain. (Happy ending! Read without worry.) Beliefs, worldview, and a realistic setting. Lin Xiaomeng fell on the ski slope again. Her knee slammed into the snow, and she sucked in a sharp breath from the pain. “Bai Xi.” “It hurts so much.” The wind howled. No one answered. “Why haven’t you come to carry me down the mountain?” “Bai Xi, there’s somethin 477Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is a completely evil person, selfish, only thinking about herself, and torments the male lead.

39. 39 共 The Birds That Die Together 共死鸟 Chu Yunxiu, Whose Heart Deserves Punishment其心可诛的楚云秀Modern Romance814k WordsOngoing High-IQ villainess + aloof older man + obsessive, lovesick crown prince He Tingwan wants revenge and a place at the top. She plans every step carefully and stops at nothing, using everyone as a stepping stone. To achieve her goals, He Tingwan doesn't care whether she lives or dies, or whether anyone else does. As for love... He Tingwan went to every length to win Shen Zhaoxu's heart, only to turn around and get engaged to another man. After the engagement, He Tingwan tells Shen Zhaoxu to be 2.1kReads—Score19114d adds

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    The female protagonist's goal throughout is clear: she wants the man's money and power. Once she has his heart, she begins to reveal her vicious, selfish, and cold-blooded nature.

40. 40 重 Reborn, the Aloof Immortal Lord Is Willingly Becoming a Cultivation Furnace 重生后，清冷仙君竟甘为炉鼎 An An An An桉安安桉Ancient Romance379k WordsOngoing The rating was just added, so it'll go up later. A few warnings: 1. This is the most traditional kind of boy-girl romance. It's not a gender-bender romance or a four-way relationship. The author genuinely doesn't know how to write those. If that's a dealbreaker, readers can just imagine it as a gender-bender romance themselves. I really can't write that, sorry (T⌓T). 2. The male lead is strong, but the female lead is even stronger. Although the story is told from the male lead's perspective, man 1.3kReads8.7Score11614d adds

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    The female lead is incredibly clear-headed, while the male lead is completely love-struck.

41. 41 军 The White-Collar Girl and Her Military Training Instructor 军训教官的小白领 Edamame Lover爱吃醋毛豆Modern Romance358k WordsCompleted The first time Fu Suting addressed the group, the sound of his military boots striking the ground echoed in every heart. “My name is Fu Suting.” He surveyed the room, his gaze like a blade tempered in ice. “There are no office workers here, only soldiers.” Lin Xiaoyu was unlucky enough to become the object of his special “attention.” When she couldn’t hold a proper military stance, he personally measured the gap between her knees with a ruler. When she kept stepping out of sync during a march, 5.3kReads8.0Score35214d adds

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    Having read for thirty years, I found this book incredibly captivating. I stayed up until 3 AM reading it. The male lead is a soldier with a powerful background who deeply loves the female lead. They separate due to a misunderstanding, and the male lead pursues her while she avoids him, driving her to the brink of madness. The plot is incredibly addictive. It's super sweet and addictive; I've already read it three times.

42. 42 我 I Turned the Tables and PUA’d the CEO 我反向PUA了霸总 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊12k WordsCompleted I turned the tables and PUAed the domineering CEO 17Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 43 这 Is There Really Such a Thing as Everlasting True Love? 这世上真有永恒的真爱吗 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊9k WordsCompleted Is There Really Such a Thing as Eternal Love? 57Reads—Score—14d adds
44. 44 危 Dangerous Contract: The Tycoon's Resentful White Moonlight 危险契约：霸总与他的怨气白月光 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊7k WordsCompleted A Dangerous Contract: The Tyrant CEO and His Resentful White Moonlight 6Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 45 浮 Half a Window on a Fleeting Life 浮生半窗 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Marriage & Romance8k WordsCompleted Half a Window on a Fleeting Life 4Reads—Score—14d adds
46. 46 我 I Hot-Potted His Heart 我把他的心，涮了火锅 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊9k WordsCompleted I Hot-Potted His Heart 5Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 47 白 The Night His White Moonlight Had a Fever, I Called a Divorce Lawyer 白月光发烧那夜，我拨通了离婚律师电话 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊8k WordsCompleted The Night His White Moonlight Came Down with a Fever, I Called a Divorce Lawyer 839Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 48 新 On Our Wedding Night, My Husband Held Me and Cried All Night 新婚夜，丈夫抱着我哭了一整夜 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted On our wedding night, my husband held me and cried all night 32Reads—Score114d adds
49. 49 二 Twenty-One Grams of Body Heat 二十一克体温 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊14k WordsCompleted Twenty-One Grams of Body Heat 37Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 50 摘 Take His Moon, Destroy His White Moonlight 摘他月亮，废他白月光 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Marriage & Romance26k WordsCompleted Take His Moon, Destroy His White Moonlight 191Reads—Score—14d adds

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