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  1. 1 A Different Way to Live: The Road of Life 换个活法人生之路 Modern Romance203k WordsOngoing A New Way to Live: The Road of Life. The plot is entirely imaginary, dreamed up while watching TV. In the 1980s, Gao Jialin was the village’s top student, but unexpectedly failed the college entrance exam. Despite the twists of fate, he didn’t lose heart and instead became a teacher at a village primary school. But competition for permanent teaching posts brought him down once again. Encouraged by his friend Liu Qiaozhen, he picked himself up and kept wr —Reads—Score—Shelves
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  2. 2 Laughing Proudly in Siheyuan 笑傲四合院 Male-Channel Fanfiction701k WordsCompleted Also known as Laughing at the Courtyard, this novel is full of humor and wit. Set in a traditional courtyard compound, it tells a series of hilarious stories about the tangled relationships and everyday lives of the different families in this unique community. With vivid descriptions and a sharp eye, it deftly combines the human dramas of courtyard life with the bustle of the city, capturing the joys and sorrows of urban living. To prove that Silly Zhu isn't stupid, he sneaks into the TV drama L 115Reads—Score—Shelves
  3. 3 A One-on-One Relationship 一对一关系 Urban337k WordsCompleted You fall in love with her, and she falls in love with you. One stubborn thought, a lifetime of heartache. A destined match made in heaven, yet not a couple despite accepting fate; a passionate romance, a life together driven by primal instinct; a fated union born of harmony, an love story that passed each other by. 4Reads—Score—Shelves
  4. 4 The New Legend of the Investiture of the Gods 封神新传 Eastern Fantasy633k WordsOngoing In the ancient Zhou era, the Shang dynasty was cruel and tyrannical, and all the people suffered under its rule. Jiang Ziya, a Taoist with profound magic and wisdom, took on the mission of helping the Zhou court overthrow Shang Zhouwang. Along the way, Jiang Ziya led a band of immortals in a fierce battle against Shang Zhouwang’s army. They used all kinds of magic and supernatural powers to break formations and slay generals, ultimately sealing away many evil deities. The immortals wielded magic —Reads—Score—Shelves
  5. 5 The Twelve Beauties of the Red Chamber 红楼十二钗 Ancient Romance845k WordsOngoing Where do the Twelve Beauties of the Red Chamber awaken from their dream? After attaining enlightenment, Jia Baoyu realizes that everything is an illusory dream. Each of the Twelve Beauties of the Red Chamber, including Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai, Jia Yuanchun, Jia Tanchun, Shi Xiangyun, Miaoyu, Jia Yingchun, Jia Xichun, Wang Xifeng, Jia Qiaojie, Li Wan, and Qin Keqing, has a fate of her own. A captivating ancient-style tale full of imaginative twists, it leaves readers with much to ponder. —Reads—Score—Shelves
  6. 6 Xingnan 星南 Modern Romance274k WordsCompleted The year he left the military, Gu Yenan met Shen Liuxing. One look was all it took for the lovely, kindhearted girl to make his heart bloom. When someone said, “She’d make a great wife,” the only thing he could think of was marrying her and bringing her home. He cherished and loved her, treating her as his very own shooting star. Life never goes out of its way to show anyone mercy. Though they both tried hard to make their lives happier, hardship still found them, and a string of unforeseen acci 3Reads8.2Score—Shelves
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  7. 7 Time Management Expert 时间管理砖家 Modern Romance399k WordsCompleted This book aims to help everyone learn how to overcome anxiety and organize their lives, so they can live with ease and happiness. Who, seeing the woman in this book living such a peaceful, happy life, would imagine how frantic and chaotic things once were for her? And who would guess that even as she helped so many people manage their time and find happiness, she still had plenty of regrets? 3Reads—Score—Shelves
  8. 8 Apocalypse Fairy Tale: Tsundere Kitty Vs. Loyal Dog 末世童话:傲娇喵VS忠诚旺 Modern Romance493k WordsCompleted [Female elf + male beast demon + cultivation in a world created from scratch + no cliches + no invincible protagonist + no System + no brainless characters + not a wish-fulfillment novel + no atheism...] An old folk saying goes: a chicken becomes a spirit after six years, a dog after eight, and a cat after ten. Can animals really no longer become spirits after the founding of the nation?! In the apocalypse: a Singles’ Day shopper reborn into the body of a cat who is almost ready to become a spir 2Reads—Score—Shelves
  9. 9 The VIP Heroine’s Soap Opera Life VIP女主的狗血日常 Modern Romance542k WordsCompleted Gou Xue was born with yin-yang eyes and has been able to see what others can't since she was little. She often suffers from sleep paralysis... Our hardworking heroine, who was constantly on the front lines of the supernatural and never dated once in school, is forced to face blind dates and having children after a bolt from the blue. By a twist of fate, she meets Dai Richang, a yin-yang feng shui master... After a chance encounter with the Matchmaking Boy at the Moon God Shrine, she unexpectedly 11Reads—Score—Shelves
  10. 10 Fishermen’s Lights on the River, Keeping Me Awake with Sorrow 江枫渔火对愁眠 Modern Romance54k WordsCompleted She waited for him all her life, but he would never come back. 824Reads8.6Score156Shelves
  11. 11 Foolish Husband 傻相公 Ancient Romance52k WordsCompleted She found a fool and fell in love with him. He got a wife for nothing, but in a moment of confusion, he lost her. She discovered that his foolishness was only a disguise to get close to her, so she… 28Reads8.0Score—Shelves
  12. 12 A Life Out of Step 错态人生 Urban247k WordsOngoing In the 1990s, the Qin family was rich and powerful, riding high at the peak of its success. A few years later, Qin Tian's father stood up to corruption, and the family fell into decline. Abandoned at birth, Qin Tian grew up relying on the kindness of others for his meals. Clever and perceptive, Qin Tian gradually grew rebellious and became a thoroughly bad actor. By a twist of fate, he resolved to set his life back on the right track. He started from nothing and failed at entrepreneurship, but n 4Reads8.2Score—Shelves
  13. 13 Jia Erhu's Extraordinary Life 贾二虎的妖孽人生 Urban7.6M WordsCompleted The original story of The Invincible Jia Erhu: Abandoned as a baby 24 years ago, he grew up tough, struggling at the bottom of society. Now he has returned as a king, entering the world that once abandoned him with a towering rage. He shows no mercy to his enemies, killing any god or demon that stands in his way. Powerful figures beg for mercy, while his enemies tremble at his name. In the end, he stands at the pinnacle of power, becoming a legendary warlord! 45.9kReads9.2Score4.6kShelves
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  14. 14 A Golden Marriage 金婚 Modern Romance442k WordsCompleted One is a fool in everyone's eyes, the other a young hoodlum in the village's eyes. Yet fate ties them together. Zhou Xing always thought himself above others, but never imagined he'd marry a fool and fill a whole house with children, boys and girls alike. What's more, in this life and the next, and the life after that, he only wants to be with her. At first, Li Zhi'an was terrified of living under the same roof as Zhou Xing, that bad man. Gradually, she came to accept him. In the end, she decide 14.4kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves
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  15. 15 This Childhood Friend Is a Little Sweet 这个竹马有点甜 Modern Romance351k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available.] Jiang Wei, a university dance major, had been exceptionally gifted since childhood. In reality, though, she suffered from a “balance disorder,” so over the years she had to work harder than everyone else. Deep down, she was a girl with a stubborn streak fiercer than most men's. She had grown up alongside her neighbor Yi Ming, her childhood sweetheart. She knew he loved her, but she didn't dare admit it. Ten years ago, an unintentional act on her part had in 787Reads9.0Score124Shelves
  16. 16 Lili and Yuanshang 离离与原上 Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted [The characters in this book grow and change. Nobody is perfect, and each has their own flaws and room to grow. If that bothers you, please steer clear. Much love.] Jiang Lili is a good girl. Abandoned ever since birth, she grew up timid and meek, frightened of even the smallest things. Though she lived every day on edge, she remained sunny and optimistic, full of hope for the future. Yuan Shang is a bad student. Ruling the school is his norm, and getting into fights is part of his daily routine 344Reads9.4Score101Shelves
  17. 17 Half Making Do, Half Living Well 一半将就,一半美好 Modern Romance528k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available] Fear of marriage is the last thing on Ou Xiaolin’s mind. She and Xie Tao have been happily dating for five years, and their families get along well too. She assumes everything will fall into place and they’ll live happily ever after. Who could have guessed that the moment the families start discussing the bride price, one conflict after another would erupt? Lowbrow provocations come at her from every direction. Do they really think she’s that easy to push ar 13.6kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves
  18. 18 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 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 36.4kReads9.4Score4.3kShelves
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  19. 19 Tang Tiantian Meets the Third Young Master of the Mo Family 糖甜甜遇莫家三郎 Modern Romance438k WordsCompleted When she was five, her mother died by suicide after battling cancer and depression. When he was ten, his parents divorced because of their troubled relationship. At twenty-two, after graduating from college, he was dumped by his girlfriend when he proposed. He then shut himself away in S City and spent six years writing online novels. At twenty-two, after graduating from college, she became a high school teacher in S City, only to be driven out of her home by her stepmother. Two people from trou 74Reads8.0Score—Shelves
  20. 20 Secret Crush: The Longest Confession 暗恋:最长情的告白 Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted [Youthful campus romance, mutual secret crushes, scheming Jiang Yi × adorable little white rabbit Gu Sihan] [Calculating, scheming, outspoken top student and a cool, composed girl who hides her dark side] The first time Gu Sihan met Jiang Yi, his eyes were clear and bright, and he seemed utterly out of reach. She thought she had finally found a rival worth competing against. He shone on the basketball court like the height of summer, making it impossible not to want to get closer. As the girl ch 6Reads—Score—Shelves
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  21. 21 Pray for the Year, Know You 祈年知尔 Modern Romance144k WordsOngoing Praying for Years, Knowing You | Second-Chance Romance, Dating-Show Edition [Versatile, foxlike novelist × flirtatious, devoted TCM top-tier star] The dating show Tipsy Heartbeat becomes an instant hit when Bai Qinian, a top-tier star in the world of traditional Chinese medicine, takes off his gold-rimmed glasses and reads a passage from the novel by web-fiction sensation Song Zhier to the camera: “He pressed the stethoscope to her chest and said, ‘Your heart is beating too fast here...’” Seven —Reads—Score—Shelves
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  22. 22 Midsummer: The Lover I Forgot 盛夏:我遗忘的恋人 Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted [The book is fully complete, every plot thread is resolved, so read without worry] After losing my memory in a car accident, I forgot everything about my childhood friend Xu Yan. Ten years later, we met again on a blind date. He was now a rising star in architectural design, yet he knew everything about me, a “stranger.” Then, inside the locked metal box he kept, I found thousands of yellowed pages covered with my name. Eyes red, he confessed, “I was the one who hit you that year. For the pa 4Reads—Score—Shelves
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  23. 23 Shocking! The First Love of a Lifelong Single Is a Movie Emperor 惊!母胎solo的初恋是影帝 Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [An awkward, socially anxious wallflower who's never dated anyone vs. a devoted, top-tier star and legendary actor] [The romance variety show storyline begins in Chapter 372] [One-on-one romance between intellectual equals] [Both leads are strong and devoted] [Acting career takes center stage] [Stories within stories] [Sweet and angsty] [Rekindled romance] [No rebirth, System, or pocket dimension] Lin Feng, an acting coach determined to stay on the path of renouncing love, lost her first kiss on 36Reads—Score—Shelves
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  24. 24 A Rainbow of Silks Before the Palace Gate 霓裳惊阙 Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Political intrigue + romance + strong female lead This is a slow-burn story, an extremely slow burn!!! If you like fresh, lighthearted jianghu adventures, start with Volume One. If you like the twists and turns of court politics, start with Volume Two. If you like domineering emperor + haughty consort + substitute romance, start with Volume Three. If you like an unconventional succession struggle, start with Volume Four. Everything else is in Volume Five. The story takes place in a fictional Eas 69Reads8.2Score—Shelves
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  25. 25 Republican Era: My Sister Falls for My Brother-in-Arms, and Her Brother Cries in Desperation 民国:妹妹爱上兄弟,哥哥急哭了 Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The rating is low because so few people have rated it, not because it's not good!] Gu Tinglan has two "older brothers." One is her older brother in name, Gu Liansheng. They grew up together and relied on each other to survive in troubled times. The other is Lu Chengzhou, a powerful Young Marshal. Refined and mature, he's her guardian angel, rescuing her from danger time and again. She thought she could keep everything in balance, until she opened Gu Liansheng's diary and found it filled with th 466Reads8.3Score—Shelves
  26. 26 The Begonias Bloom for You Again 海棠今又为君开 Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Sweet Romance + National and Family Feuds] In her previous life, Xiuyi trusted a scumbag and agreed to marry him, only to be pushed into a pond by a scheming white lotus and drown! Reborn, she opened a clinic, saved her father and brothers, kicked the scumbag to the curb, and schemed to have the white lotus die a gruesome death in prison. The cold-faced marquis, whose power held sway over the realm, drew her into his arms: “Don't worry! With me here, everything will be your 41.3kReads9.3Score4.3kShelves
  27. 27 From Being Exiled to Rising Through the Ranks 从被发配到平步青云 Urban832k WordsCompleted Officialdom is like a world of martial arts, filled with unseen blades and schemes, where everyone is out to deceive everyone else. Chen Zheng falls from being a top aide to a lowly logistics hand, enduring one humiliation after another. Unable to rely on his father or compete with money, Chen Zheng can only use political savvy and wisdom to change his fate and climb steadily toward the top. But once he turns the tables, things take a bizarre turn. Who is the mastermind behind it all? 29.9kReads8.1Score1.9kShelves
  28. 28 The Matchmaker’s Comic and Tragic Fate 红娘啼笑因缘 Urban1.7M WordsCompleted A matchmaker who transmigrated, still so young and already arranging marriages. What a farcical situation! The matchmaker Hongniang in the Peking opera The Story of the Western Wing is famous for helping lovers find happiness. Could a real-life matchmaker actually be the reincarnation of the Hongniang from The Story of the Western Wing? Can the Book of Changes really predict love and marriage? 8Reads7.0Score—Shelves
  29. 29 Her Wild Bones 她的野骨 Modern Romance325k WordsCompleted [Sweet, fiery, and boldly direct heroine X fierce, unrestrained hero with wildness in his very bones] [She pursues him + nine-year age gap + sweet romance] [Adapted drama Your Island Has Arrived has aired] The day Shen Qi was kidnapped, a man drove an off-road vehicle straight into the warehouse. He took down the kidnappers with his hard fists, then looked at her nonchalantly against the light. “I’m Chi Ye, a friend of your brother’s. I’m here to rescue you.” After starting university, Shen Qi 12kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves
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  30. 30 Paper Rose 纸玫瑰 Anime Fanfiction474k WordsCompleted [Bai Yan and Kang Jian | Marriage First, Love Later + Chasing His Wife to the Crematorium + Revenge + Powerful Families + Angst Before Sweetness] Lin Die'er's most iconic work in her Marriage First, Love Later Rose series! Bai Yan, a young nurse, impulsively marries the talented young Kang Jian, only to suddenly realize this isn't a Cinderella-and-prince story. He already has another woman in his heart, his mother treats Bai Yan like a thorn in her side, and her father-in-law and Bai Yan's mothe 11.1kReads9.6Score944Shelves
  31. 31 Possessing Jiang Xi 佔有姜西 Modern Romance4.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Sweet Romance + Two Strong Leads + PDA-Filled Romance + Mutual Devotion] A job interview at a bar leads two people with nothing in common to meet for the first time. One is a private tutor, the other a cold-faced King of Hell. One does the flirting, the other does the pampering. Later, no one could have guessed that the elegant, aloof Qin Zhan would turn into a clingy burr. Their everyday life after getting together is even too much to watch... “Wifey...” “Hmm?” “Could you comfort me 48.1kReads9.5Score4.9kShelves
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  32. 32 Big Brother, You're So Naughty. I Like It! 哥哥你好骚,我喜欢! Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Angst + Sweet Romance + Devotion + Overbearing Love + Two Male Leads + Octagonal Love Polygon] "Three Couples in Love!" Men who aren’t flirtatious don’t appeal to women, and the heat of summer always stirs up restlessness in people’s hearts! Bound together by fate and the power of love, two hearts made a lifelong promise in the innocence of childhood. But life’s twists and turns separated them when they were young, even as their hearts remained tightly connected. That night, the rain poured d 38Reads8.1Score—Shelves
  33. 33 A Legendary Life: The Road of Officialdom and Business 传奇人生之官商之路 Urban3.1M WordsCompleted A star of destiny descends upon a humble family and shines on Yu Yuan, who is about to graduate from high school. He awakens a super brain and turns his life around! Follow his journey as he becomes a top student, a rising star in science and technology, a business prodigy, and a rising star in officialdom. 4.9kReads8.6Score503Shelves
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  34. 34 Boss, Can We Really Make a Comeback in This State of Mind? 老大,我们这精神状态真能逆袭吗 Modern Romance347k WordsOngoing [Fun-Loving Heroine + Wealthy-Family Ensemble + Everyone Speaks in Riddles] One day, Chi Yu discovers she's the wicked villainess in a novel, doomed to die horribly, and she gets an itch to do something about it. She really feels like throwing a punch, thanks. So she goes right ahead and does just that. A spoiled rich kid wants to take unflattering pictures of her and ruin her reputation? Sorry, your embarrassing photos are going on Moments first~ The original heroine breaks character and immedi 191Reads8.2Score—Shelves
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  35. 35 He Loves Me More Than You Do 他比你,更爱我 Modern Romance111k WordsOngoing My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves
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  36. 36 In the Name of Partnership 以合伙人之名 23k WordsCompleted In the Name of Partnership 16Reads—Score—Shelves
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  37. 37 After Teaming Up with a Cold and Aloof Taoist Priest 与高冷道长组队后 40k WordsCompleted Teaming Up with a Cold, Aloof Daoist Priest 3Reads—Score—Shelves
  38. 38 Cinderella’s Comeback Against the Odds 灰姑娘的逆风翻盘 39k WordsCompleted The Cinderella Who Turned the Tables Against the Odds 4Reads—Score—Shelves
  39. 39 The Coroner's Wife's Tea-Picking Journal 仵作娘子采茶记 Ancient Romance20k WordsCompleted A Coroner's Wife's Tea-Picking Journal 80Reads—Score—Shelves
  40. 40 How My Road Trip with My Nemesis Took the Internet by Storm 我和冤家自驾游爆红全网这件事 10k WordsCompleted The Story of My Road Trip with My Nemesis Going Viral Across the Internet 48Reads—Score—Shelves
  41. 41 Lady Meng Doesn't Feel Like Making Soup Today Either 孟婆今天也不想熬汤 16k WordsCompleted Meng Po Doesn't Want to Make Soup Today Either 19Reads—Score—Shelves
  42. 42 The Concubine-Born Daughter’s Mismatched Marriage 庶女的错位姻缘 Ancient Romance15k WordsCompleted The Concubine-Born Daughter’s Ill-Fated Match 171Reads—Score—Shelves
  43. 43 A Million Followers on the Field Path 田埂上的百万粉丝 9k WordsCompleted A Million Followers on the Ridge 2Reads—Score—Shelves
  44. 44 A Guide to Restarting Life in a Small Town 小镇重启指南 28k WordsCompleted A Guide to Restarting Life in a Small Town 6Reads—Score—Shelves
  45. 45 A Few Things About Xiayang 夏阳二三事 Ancient Romance219k WordsCompleted [Short Story Collection] Every protagonist in this book is named Xia Yang. Each Xia Yang is a different character with a different life. Come read a few stories about Xia Yang. This is a collection of short stories set in ancient times. If you like it, welcome aboard; if not, no worries. Kisses~ [All stories are purely fictional] 33Reads—Score—Shelves
  46. 46 A Small-Town Lawyer's Journey to Level Up 小城女律师打怪升级记 Modern Romance63k WordsCompleted After graduating from college, Lin Jia chose neither to stay in the big city nor to return to her hometown. Instead, she packed her bags and headed for the small southern city she had always dreamed of. A lively young lawyer sets off on a journey of challenges and growth. 13Reads—Score—Shelves
  47. 47 A Favorable Wind at My Back 好风凭借力 Modern Romance37k WordsCompleted With a little help from the wind, I’ll soar to the clouds. In life, some things are worth trying as you go. Perhaps a pleasant surprise is waiting just around the corner. Come follow the journey of a “leftover woman” as she makes the most of every opportunity. 63Reads—Score—Shelves
  48. 48 The Life of an Atypical Supporting Female Character 非典型女配人生 25k WordsCompleted An Unconventional Supporting Woman's Life 6Reads—Score—Shelves
  49. 49 An Anthology of Ancient Tales 古篇集录 Ancient Romance82k WordsCompleted [Collected Ancient Tales] This book brings together two short stories in an ancient style. Life is vast, and every meeting is a bond of fate. Dear readers, come along with me. 46Reads—Score—Shelves
  50. 50 The Workaholic CEO Loves Overtime, So His Overworked Secretary Runs Off with the Desk 卷王总裁爱加班,牛马秘书扛桌跑 Modern Romance790k WordsCompleted [Sweet, soft-hearted, adorable overworked secretary X ruthless, seductive, scheming CEO with a fragile side | HE + sweet romance + mutual devotion + funny and lighthearted + mutual healing + gentle comfort] At 10 p.m., in an office tower in Shanghai’s CBD, CEO’s secretary Li Li eats instant noodles and gnaws on a cold meat bun in front of her computer. She can’t take any more overtime at this lousy job. It just never ends! After losing her job, she gets referred by a relative and lands a positio 450Reads—Score—Shelves
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