The Male Lead Has Had a Longtime Crush on the Heroine, and Finally Wins Her Heart 男主暗恋女主很久得偿所愿

1. 51 跨 Across a Thousand Mountains, I Finally Return to Your Side 跨过千山终回你畔 Cat Carrying a Rice Bowl端饭碗的猫Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted [Reunion after a long separation + rekindled love + childhood sweethearts + secret love comes true + mutual devotion + first love + each other's first and only + one-on-one romance + happy ending] [An introvert pretending to be an extrovert, a lawyer who's gentle but strong-willed × a well-rounded, top-student financial analyst who's a hopeless romantic] Bai Ruowen and Lin Chaoran grew up together as childhood sweethearts. Later, because of their studies and upheaval in their families, Lin Chaor 544Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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   The male lead has had a crush on the female lead since kindergarten [smirk]. After they became childhood sweethearts, the male lead went abroad to study. When he returned, the female lead was already a lawyer. They reunited at the beginning of the story, and the female lead mistakenly thought the male lead was already married. However, the wife the male lead mentioned is actually the female lead. Both are virgins. Happy ending [heart].

2. 52 分 After the Breakup, I Married My Ex-Boyfriend's Archenemy 分手后，我嫁给了前男友的死对头 Iced Four-Fruit Soup四果汤加冰Modern Romance505k WordsCompleted Everyone in City A knew that Ji Qingtang, the eldest daughter of the Ji family, had been madly in love with Lu Xingye, the head of the Lu family, for years. After three years together, they got engaged without a hitch. But then Lu Xingye’s first love, the woman he had always cherished, suddenly returned from abroad. The night before the engagement, photos of the two of them embracing were leaked, and everyone waited to see Ji Qingtang become a laughingstock. Ji Qingtang wasted no time getting ma 1.7kReads8.6Score166Shelves

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   The male protagonist has been secretly in love with the female protagonist for ten years.

3. 53 慢 Slow-Blooming, Deep Kisses 慢熟浓吻 Chirp Chirp Doesn't Know g吱吱不知gModern Romance269k WordsCompleted [Misplaced Secret Crush + Slow-Burn Sweet Romance + First Loves for Both + Healing] [Contradictory Miss vs. Steadfast Mr.] After Xie Qiao was once again tricked by her fiancé and his beloved in cahoots, she felt no sorrow and threw no hysterical fit. She was simply numb, and relieved. Because there was someone she could never forget, too. He was aloof and noble, a man at the very top of the pyramid, forever out of her reach. The next time she saw Tan Qingshan, snow blanketed the world. Xie Qiao 1.1kReads8.8Score124Shelves

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   I absolutely love stories where the male lead has a secret crush on the female lead for years! He waits so long for her to get her wish, his possessiveness is off the charts. The whole book is already finished, no need to follow updates. If you like unrequited love tropes, give it a try.

4. 54 窈 Yaoyao, to You 窈窈于你 One Oreo at a Time一口一个奥利奥Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted [Born to Shine + Wealthy Families + Devoted Love + Secret Crush Comes True + Everyone’s Favorite] Esports heartthrob Ling Yanchen embodied the passion and spirit of an entire generation. With his god-tier gaming talent and impossibly handsome looks, he amassed millions of male and female fans, rivaling any top-tier star. He was the undisputed untouchable idol of the esports world. Then one day, fans spotted him passionately kissing a stunning beauty at a bar. His girlfriend fans were devastat 12kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves

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   🥰The male lead is a top star in the e-sports world, and the female lead is a producer who returned to China to pursue her career. He has secretly loved her for seven years, and with the help of her brother, they naturally get married. After retiring from e-sports, the male lead brings his wife to participate in a variety show, and the audience is captivated by the female lead's quirky and charming personality.

5. 55 诱 She Seduces Him, and the Hong Kong District's Little Tyrant Turns into a Lovable Goofball 诱她，港区小霸王秒变二哈 Not So Dark Under the Lamp灯下不黑黑Modern Romance644k WordsCompleted [Secret crush x sweet romance x the second male lead wins] [Can be both cool and sweet x the little tyrant of Hong Kong] That July, Feng Wu climbed a tree to rescue a cat. Xu Xingchi happened to pass by and pulled up the hem of his T-shirt. “Awu, toss the cat down. Your big brother will catch it.” In the blink of an eye, Xu Xingchi had grown up. He gave her a cold smile. “Feng Wu, eat the mango for her, and I’ll agree to get engaged to you.” With everyone watching, Feng Wu ate the mango bite by 27.2kReads9.2Score3.7kShelves

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   Highly recommended! The male lead in this book is totally obsessed with romance! He relentlessly pursues the female lead and finally gets what he wants!

6. 56 领 My Fiancé Stood Me Up Before We Could Get Our Marriage License, Then His Younger Brother Took His Chance 领证前失约，未婚夫弟弟趁虚而入 Tea After茶后Modern Romance331k WordsCompleted [Contemporary Romance + Younger Brother Steals the Girl + Long-Planned Pursuit + Devoted Husband + Sweet Romance + Scheming Male Tea + Marriage First, Love Later + One-on-One + Dotes on Her Alone + Powerful CEO] Just minutes before they were due to register their marriage, her fiancé, Pei Tingshen, decided to put it off, turned the car around, and went to the hospital to visit his childhood sweetheart, who had just returned from abroad. Shen Ruoxi delivered one final warning over the phone. “If 25.9kReads8.6Score3.7kShelves

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   Highly recommended! This is a super good read. A scheming, manipulative woman is vying for the male lead's affections. The older brother stands her up before they get their marriage certificate, so the younger brother volunteers, "Sister-in-law, do you think I'm good enough?" It's a story of doting love, comedy, and the younger brother's secret crush finally getting his wish. If you like scheming, manipulative men, this is a must-read!

7. 57 京 The Capital's Young Master Is So Arrogant? One Kiss from His Wife and He Turns Bright Red 京圈太子很狂？老婆一亲就红温了 You Yili幼一栗Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Super Sweet, Heart-Fluttering Romance + Both Inexperienced in Love + Marriage First, Love Later + Male Lead Takes His Place + Long-Standing Scheme] [Roguish, arrogant young master × Cool-headed, rational medical beauty] Jin Wu had always seen Fu Yuchen as her salvation. She followed him quietly and finally got what she wanted. Until she saw him kissing someone else intimately with her own eyes. Fu Yuchen smiled smugly. “How would Jin Wu dare leave me? Without me, she's just a pitiful illegitima 36kReads9.4Score4.3kShelves

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   The male protagonist secretly loved the female protagonist, and after ten years, his love finally came true. 💗💗 🌷🌷🌷 He once thought he had no chance at all, and could only bury all his love deep in his heart. But now, he has finally entered her heart. The sun no longer witnesses the moon gazing at another person, because the moon has fallen in love with him. The 19th and 20th are no longer just a matter of order, but have truly become intimately connected.

8. 58 肆 Recklessly Tender: President Zhou Is Flirtatious and Full of Tricks 肆意温柔，周总他又撩又茶 A Spring一个泉Modern Romance222k WordsCompleted Everyone says Zhou of Hengyan Group is so refined and dignified that he’s beyond reproach. Then someone overhears his friends teasing him for being whipped. He curls his lips into a smile and casually takes a jab at everyone present. “Still drinking? I’ll pass. My wife would worry about me.” “Quiet, everyone. I need to call and check in with her!” “Wait, you guys don’t have wives keeping tabs on you? How pitiful.” Everyone else: ... After finally marrying the woman he’d had a crush on throughou 35kReads9.4Score3.3kShelves

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   Both of these are about unrequited love turning into reality.

9. 59 沦 Surrender to Your Tenderness 沦陷你温柔 Green Mint Ice绿色薄荷冰Modern Romance153k WordsCompleted [They don't get back together after breaking up + He grovels to win her back + The second male lead wins her heart + Sweet romance] Fang Yulan had secretly loved Lin Jingchuan for a year and dated him in secret for three. She spent four years on him, only to end up hearing him say, “I'm not interested in her. She's just a free maid. She did all this willingly. I never asked her to like me. She's the one who threw herself at me.” Heartbroken, Fang Yulan turned and walked away. Lin Jingchuan pan 65Reads7.6Score—Shelves
10. 60 美 A Sweet and Wild Beauty! The Obsessive Top Student Has Secretly Set His Sights on Her Again 美人甜野！偏执学神又偷偷盯上她 You Yili幼一栗Modern Romance331k WordsCompleted [Super sweet and irresistibly flirty + childhood sweethearts + mutual pining] [Cool, sickly genius ✖️ sweet, flirtatious, straightforward little enchantress] From childhood, Jiang Yuxing has been completely obsessed with good looks. The first time she met Jiang Yubai, she thought this beautiful boy was so gorgeous that she had to marry him and bring him home! Everyone at Rong High knows that Jiang Yuxing, hailed as a temptress, comes up with new ways every day to openly flirt with the aloof Jian 9.1kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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    The male lead loves the female lead deeply, but he's too submissive. Thankfully, the female lead keeps approaching him, eventually opening his heart, and their love blossoms in mutual affection. It's a really good story.

11. 61 最 The Best Wine Takes Time 最好的酒，需要等待 Before Dawn, Just Before Daybreak临晞未晞Modern Romance302k WordsOngoing [A love that goes both ways + Ten years of waiting for love + Devoted husband + Healing through trauma, one-on-one romance] After secretly loving a winemaker for ten years, the young heir to a winery was prompted by his younger sister to “steal” her away at a matchmaking event. He carefully laid his plans over the next two months and married her. Before the wedding, he protected her quietly. Afterward, he openly spoiled her. It was a love story that went both ways, from unspoken devotion to an 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He didn't pursue her, didn't confess his feelings, and didn't even get close to her. Everything he did—sponsored her studies abroad, wrote her recommendation letters, went to France to see her but only stood across the street to take a picture—was all his own doing. He never intended for her to know. Until that photo album appeared. From seventeen to twenty-seven, every photo was of her, but he was never in any of them. She didn't know he was there, but she was always in his sights.

12. 62 强 Forced to Be a Stand-In, the Obsessed Young Master Only Wants the Throne 强制替身，偏执小少爷只想上位 Bell Chimes Enter Ling's Heart铃音入玲心Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted The Ji family, the richest family in the country, had few descendants. By the time of Ji Jinliang’s generation, she was their only child and naturally became the family’s sole heir. True to her name, she was cool and aloof by nature, and it took her just two years to take control of the Ji Group. Rumor had it that Ji Jinliang had once loved someone when she was young, but just before they were to marry, he went away and vanished without a trace. After that, the only daughter of the Ji family rem 2.5kReads8.4Score134Shelves

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    The story revolves around a strong female lead and a male lead who are willing to give up everything for her, as long as she stays by his side. The male lead is also a bit childish and gets jealous of kids. He likes it when other people take his wife's surname and call him Mr. Ji.

13. 63 步 A Step-by-Step Seduction: President Ji Has Been Plotting This for Ages! 步步诱婚，季总他蓄谋已久！ Xu Yuan Ya徐愿呀Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Mutual Secret Crushes + Top-Tier Wealthy Family + Both Virgins + Sweet Romance] The heroine is sensitive and sweet, while the hero is hopelessly in love. Shen Sui liked Ji Huaiming, but she had always kept her feelings hidden, not daring to reveal even a hint of them. She knew she could never marry Ji Huaiming. Her stepmother kept dragging her to one blind date after another, until at the last one, she decided she didn’t care whom she married. It wasn’t going to be 7.6kReads—Score641Shelves

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    The title itself reveals that the male lead had been plotting for a long time and finally got what he wanted. Actually, the female lead also liked him, but he didn't know and always thought she liked someone else. He went to great lengths to get her to marry him. It's a super good book, the kind that gets better as you read on.

14. 64 傅 Professor Fu's Adorable Wife, the Class Dunce 傅教授的学渣小娇妻 The Smurf Who Loves Sunbathing喜欢晒太阳的蓝精灵Modern Romance128k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance, Mutual Firsts, Marriage Before Love, Teacher-Student Romance] [An intellectually sharp, scheming older physics professor x a lively, spirited young designer] The night before the semester began: “Fu Yanli, for the sake of our marriage, could you give me a little more time to finish my homework?” The next day: “Su Youyou didn’t write a single word of her summer homework, so she’s losing eighty percent of her grade for class participation!” That night, Fu Yanli was kicked out of th 11.3kReads8.9Score935Shelves
15. 65 见 After Meeting His Roommate’s Little Sister, the Young CEO Falls Head Over Heels 见了室友妹妹后，小夜总彻底沦陷 Superfan of the Awesome Female Lead超飒女主的死忠粉Modern Romance517k WordsCompleted [Mutual first-love purity, sweet romance, two strong leads, three-year age gap, both fall for each other, no melodrama, honest communication, youthful romance, half campus and half workplace] [H City's top wealthy heir VS A City's top wealthy heir] Ye Muli is the heir to one of A City's most powerful families. From the time he was little, his father taught him that his mother and younger sister were girls, so it was up to the boys to cherish them. Ye Muli always believed this wholeheartedly. Tha 10.1kReads7.6Score1.1kShelves

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    The male protagonist's unrequited love comes true.

16. 66 撞 After Discovering the Doll's Secret, I Fell for Him 撞破人偶秘密后，我沦陷了 The Chatty Wooden One爱聊天的木头Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted [Younger obsessive, unhinged, devoted puppy x cool-headed, independent senior executive | Older woman-younger man romance | Secret crush | Intense emotional tension | One-on-one romance, both leads have no past partners] Lu Jianwei is the marketing director of Fangtang Group, a true career queen. She’s never dated, stays clear-headed and disciplined, and devotes her life to work, never getting involved in romance. To get through a matchmaking date, she goes along halfheartedly. The date doesn’t 426Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist concealed his feelings for a long time, pretending to be well-behaved and inconspicuous, and repeatedly hinted at his feelings indirectly, but all his attempts were in vain. This deep-seated affection was a premeditated approach, hiding a burning obsession that he dared not express.

17. 67 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, 5.2kReads8.0Score343Shelves

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    Having been a reader for thirty years, I just discovered this book and it's really good. I stayed up until 3 AM reading it. The male lead is a soldier with a powerful background who loves the female lead deeply. They separate due to a misunderstanding, and the male lead pursues her while she avoids him, driving her to the point of losing control. The plot is incredibly addictive. It's super sweet, I absolutely love this book!

18. 68 卿 You Are My Every Morning and Evening 卿乃朝朝暮暮 Dusk ChenchenYA暮色陈陈YAModern Romance304k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Sui Yu Yun Mu is now available] Original title: Qing Nai Zhao Zhao Mu Mu [An adorably well-behaved top student VS a playboy young master] "Who is she?" "My little sister, Zhao Mu." "Zhao Mu," Sui Yu murmured, "Morning and night, every day." At their first meeting, Sui Yu, that plaything of a man, fell completely for Zhao Mu. How had he never met anyone this beautiful before? Zhao Mu was born with alluring red lips and skin fair as snow. Her clear, transparent brown eyes wer 9.5kReads9.4Score1kShelves

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    🌈I just read the first chapter of the second book, and it's so good! The story begins with them being very happy together. Then, you discover the girl's hidden feelings—she always secretly looks at the things others give her.

19. 69 盛 A Perfect Summer Crush 盛夏满分暗恋 Qi Xue栖雪Modern Romance629k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication | Secret crush becomes reality | Reunited after a breakup | Sweet romance | One-on-one, both leads faithful in body and heart] Shen Shengyi was known in Peking University's finance department for being carefree and flirtatious. He was picky, handsome, and hard to win over. With the cards stacked in favor of Heaven's Chosen, he was bold and rebellious, always surrounded by admirers and never short of friends. At a design competition, Chi Wu was pulled onstage at the 50.5kReads9.5Score5.9kShelves
20. 70 别 Don't Flirt with Me 别和我撒娇 Qi Xue栖雪Modern Romance535k WordsCompleted 40.9kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves
21. 71 月 The Moon Only Falls in Love Once 月亮只会动心一次 Yue Qianchuan越千川Modern Romance399k WordsCompleted [Long-form drama rights sold] [He’s been secretly plotting his love for her for ages + she’s a player who spots red flags, only to be flirted with in return] [A realistic fairy tale where a novice’s wild punches take down the master] Lawyer Jiang Qingyue runs an account dedicated to exposing scumbags. She never expected to find someone she knew while investigating the vast online world. A fan submitted: “Matchmaker, help! My crush is a cold, high-powered lawyer. What do I do? I want to know if 23.6kReads9.4Score3.9kShelves
22. 72 单 Mr. Zhou, My Unrequited Love 单恋的周先生 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Older Woman, Younger Man + Redemption + Realistic Romance] Three-year age gap. [Secret Love Becomes Mutual, from the Male Lead’s Perspective; Marriage First, Love Later, from the Female Lead’s Perspective] Everyone is level-headed and clear-minded. The woman Zhou Wang had kept in his heart for three years. He thought there could never be anything between them and was ready to give up, but then he unexpectedly learned what she had been through. His heart ached for her, and at the same time, he f 1.4kReads8.2Score103Shelves

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    This is a romance between an older woman and a younger man; the male lead secretly loves the female lead for three years before he finally gets a chance.

23. 73 离 After My Divorce, the Lawyer Who Had Loved Me for Twelve Years Lured Me into His Arms 离婚后，被暗恋十二年律师诱入怀 Guang Jun's Promise广君一诺Modern Romance467k WordsCompleted [Both leads are faithful + No getting back together after the breakup + Reunited after divorce + 12 years of unrequited love + One-on-one romance] How many twelve-year stretches can a person have in life? Huo Minghan has spent twelve years orbiting Zhou Qiyun, but her youthful crush ultimately comes to an end. While she was looking at someone else, he was looking at her. Their tangled relationship wore away their youth and exhausted their obsession. After her divorce, Huo Minghan suddenly r 673Reads—Score107Shelves

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    This book is great, highly recommended!

24. 74 财 The Tycoon’s Little Heiress: Darling, I’ve Got You Wrapped Around My Finger 财阀小千金：老公，我吃定你了 Flower-Surprised Magpie花惊鹊Modern Romance2.5M WordsCompleted Does the sole heir to the richest man in the country really need a marriage alliance? And does she have to marry Mu Lele's sworn enemy?! Mu Lele can't bear to anger her grandfather to death, but she's more than willing to anger her husband to death! “Mr. President, your wife went to a bar on her wedding night.” Yan Xibo: “Cancel her card.” “Mr. President, your wife is planning to cheat on you.” Yan Xibo: “Break her legs.” “Mr. President, your wife is planning to divorce you.” The office fell sil 4.1kReads9.1Score310Shelves

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    The female lead misunderstands the male lead, believing he harbors malicious intentions and wants to monopolize her family's company. She later discovers that his painstaking efforts are solely for her sake. Mu Lele initially trusted the entire world more than Yan Xibo; later, she came to believe in Yan Xibo more than anyone else in the world.

25. 75 夏 Summer Kisses and Wildfire 夏吻野火 Wang Xiaotiao旺小跳Modern Romance319k WordsCompleted Radiant, pampered heiress x ruthless, brooding man in power Both devoted only to each other | Sweet, flirtatious tension | Long in the making | Utterly doting Xia Xingmi is an heiress with a massive fortune, engaged through an alliance between her family and the top-tier Shen clan. But someone drugs her as part of a setup, and her fiancé announces, “The engagement is off!” The man who comes to discuss the breakup is cold, abstinent, and stunningly handsome. Rumor has it he's the most powerful me 37.6kReads9.4Score6.1kShelves
26. 76 怎 How Could Anyone Resist His Flirting? 怎敌他偏撩 Dai in Her Boudoir呆字闺中Modern Romance460k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication and awaiting release] [Unrequited love + devoted to each other + bold flirting and subtle advances + intense romantic tension + seizing the opportunity to take his place] [Elegant, roguish heir to a wealthy family VS aloof, gorgeous enchantress] Also known as "Swaying on the Pillow" Lin Shutong was abruptly dumped by her first love of eight years. In front of everyone in their circle, she asked her ex, “Are you sure you want to break up with me?” He gave her a firm two-wo 74.6kReads9.4Score9.9kShelves

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    The male protagonist had been plotting for a long time and finally got what he wanted. 😳😳😳😳

27. 77 娇 Addicted to Her Allure 娇瘾缠欢 Jun Buqi君不弃Modern Romance252k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed] [Flirting + possessiveness + reunion after a long separation + devoted couple, sweet and steamy + healing] Cool beauty in a qipao ✖️ Unhinged thug in a suit Qin Sang had always been a stickler for the rules, but she did two reckless things. First, before breaking up with Sheng Yu, she took the initiative and passionately lost herself in a night of intimacy with him. Second, after graduating from a prestigious university, she gave up a respectable, high-paying job and opene 33.8kReads9.3Score3.5kShelves

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    The male protagonist had been plotting for a long time, and finally got what he wanted. [Shy emoji]

28. 78 小 Small, but Wilder 小，才更野 San Nai Guozi三奈果子Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Several short-drama adaptations are now streaming] [Flirting + Younger man + Sweet-faced but dark younger brother + Intense push and pull + A long road to winning her back + Obsessive and unhinged + Devoted couple, 1v1 + Four-year age gap] [Soft, slender, stunning superstar older sister VS obsessive, unhinged, sweet-faced but dark younger brother] Four years ago, Ning Yu sponsored a young man because of his beautiful eyes. Only afterward did she discover that he was an 6.5kReads9.1Score635Shelves
29. 79 诱 A Kiss for the Green Pear 诱吻青梨 Little Little Little Witch小小小巫Modern Romance416k WordsCompleted [College campus + one-on-one, mutually faithful couple + sweet romance + domineering pursuit] [Born bad × sweet and innocent] Jin Yue is the heir to the Jin family, blessed with exceptional looks and a capricious, domineering personality. He's always been the center of attention. No one could have imagined that Jiang Qingli, who had always followed the rules and done as she was told, would break his pride and turn him into a lovesick puppy at her feet. * After her father dies in an accident, Jia 12.8kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves
30. 80 咬 A Bite of Sugar 咬一口糖 Shu Zhi黍枝Modern Romance290k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] Cold, aloof bad boy × sweet, well-behaved girl. Secret crush comes true, reformed playboy, sweet romance. Shen Queyan of Jiang University was notorious for his womanizing ways. Everyone was betting on who could tame him. Then one day, a sweet, obedient girl appeared at his side, and he doted on her without question. Some said she was the younger sister of Shen Queyan's closest friend. Xu Tang had been secretly in love with her brother's friend for a long time. It w 37.5kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves
31. 81 吻 Kiss of Smoke 吻烟 Cheng Jingjing橙京京Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted "The short drama 'Kiss of Smoke' is now streaming" Li Yan first met Shen Qingran at the home of her best friend, Shen Qingshuang. Back then, he was still boyish, with a tender voice and an unbelievably sweet, well-behaved demeanor. Unable to resist teasing him, she said, “Call me big sis and I’ll give you some candy.” Many years later, the once-boyish lad had grown into a tall, strikingly handsome man with sharp features. With Li Yan held in his arms, he coaxed her in a husky voice, “Big sis, t 10.3kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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    The female lead first met him at her best friend's house. At that time, he was young and innocent, and very well-behaved. Many years later, that boy had grown into a tall and handsome man.

32. 82 不EN Wasn’t It a Political Marriage? Why Is Lord Pei So in Love? 不是联姻吗？裴大人怎么这么爱 Deep-Fried Ice Cream油炸冰激凌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted Jiang Shiyuan spent ten years pursuing Shen Lüchu, only to receive four words on her eighteenth birthday: “You make me sick.” So Jiang Shiyuan, the girl who made Shen Lüchu sick, turned around and agreed to her family’s arranged marriage, preparing to marry into the Pei family. The Pei family was the most powerful clan in the capital, with influence that reached the heavens, far beyond what Jiang Shiyuan could aspire to. Fortunately, the family was full of talented men, but one grandson, Pei 50.4kReads9.1Score6.5kShelves
33. 83 前 My Ex-Husband’s on His Knees, and His White Moonlight Wants to Take His Place 前夫火葬场，白月光他想上位 Charming Wind, Lovely Rain风娇雨秀Modern Romance252k WordsCompleted [Ex-husband grovels to win her back + childhood sweetheart male lead boldly steals her away] [Clear-headed, resilient heroine who values her freedom VS heir with a dark heart beneath his polished exterior] Everyone thought Wen Yi had married Lu Linxu to climb the social ladder, but she simply smiled and let them think so. After the wedding, she tried to communicate and make things work, but all she got in return was her husband’s deliberate coldness and the tacit acceptance of a “mistress.” When 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is named Sui Xun, and the female lead is named Wen Yi. Their names are a perfect match. The male lead is a staunch believer in Wen Yi. He has secretly loved her for many years, and finally waits until she gets divorced before forcefully taking her place.

34. 84 京 The Ninth Master of the Capital’s Reborn Little Rose: Alluring Yet Obedient 京圈九爷的重生小玫瑰，又欲又乖 Eating Tomatoes Without Gaining Weight吃番茄不长胖Modern Romance652k WordsCompleted A short drama adapted from the author's novel Late Night, Don't Say My Name is now available. [Reborn romance + long-planned scheme + obsessive second male lead pursues his wife + the Ninth Lord takes the lead] In her previous life, Meng Mingxuan misunderstood the Ninth Lord, who doted on and loved her, believing he and her older sister were in a tragic love affair. She did everything she could to flee his side and married Yin Ting, a poor man whose profile resembled the Ninth Lord's. In the end 32.2kReads9.3Score10.3kShelves

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    Meng Mingxuan only learned before her death that her husband had never loved her, but only sought revenge against Yan Mojiu. She died unwillingly, only to awaken to find herself reborn. She decided to distance herself from the scumbag and return to the arms of her beloved Yan Mojiu, vowing to love him dearly in this life. Yan Mojiu's long-held secret love finally came true, and he was overjoyed, spoiling her rotten.

35. 85 给 After I Finished Tutoring the Top Student, He Clung to Me 给学霸讲完题后，他缠上我了 Proud Little Bei傲气小贝Modern Romance267k WordsOngoing [Secret crush + mutual devotion + long-laid plans] [A level-headed, clear-minded young lady x a cold, ascetic young master] At their first meeting, the man sees Su Qingwan, the city's second-place finisher in the high school entrance exams, being confessed to. Word is that she's the heiress of the Su Group, beautiful, talented, and rich. Meanwhile, Lu Chuyao is a fallen young master. With their status worlds apart, what could possibly come of them? Three years later, they meet again at universit 94Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist has been secretly in love and pursuing her, but what if he gets rejected by his "older sister"? It's okay, as long as she doesn't have feelings for anyone else, I still have a chance. Under the guise of work, I'll continue to silently protect her.

36. 86 可 Could You Please Comfort Me? 可不可以哄哄我 Er Li二厘Modern Romance295k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced in love | Forced love | The childhood friend who came out of nowhere is direct about demanding love | Reunited after a breakup] As a child, Shen Shengsheng once played house with an older boy and promised she would be his wife when she grew up. It was something a three-year-old said. As time passed, no one took it seriously. But more than ten years later, a boy came to Jincheng and wouldn't leave her alone. Shen Shengsheng gently tried to reason with him. “I think w 7.6kReads8.9Score442Shelves

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    Ling Yanchen, the e-sports god, embodies the passionate youth of a generation. With his godlike gaming talent and unparalleled handsome appearance, he amassed tens of millions of male and female fans, comparable to top-tier celebrities, a true aloof beauty in the e-sports world. Until one day, fans discovered him passionately kissing a hot woman in a bar, leaving his female fans heartbroken and unable to accept the descent of the aloof beauty into the mortal realm. Soon after, he announced his whirlwind marriage, prompting fans to accuse him of being blinded by love and deceived. Later, he retired in glory to return to family life, leaving fans both crying and angry, unable to bear the end of an era, and dissatisfied with the "femme fatale." Until later, they discovered... The "femme fatale" was rich, powerful, capable, and incredibly beautiful.

37. 87 快 Quick Transmigration: Amid Wind and Snow, She Is the Moon in His Heart 快穿：缠绵风与雪，她是心上月 Yu Yu禹予Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Male lead’s POV] [The male lead is the original owner] [Both are each other’s one and only] + A ditzy little helper joins in halfway through At first, the Myriad Worlds Pearl begged one person to do missions, but he refused every time. Later, the pearl, which had been fast asleep, suddenly sprang to life, utterly bewildered. “You lousy Host! You’ve hooked another mission target!” [World One: Skilled Divine Physician × Prime Minister’s Legitimate Daughter] √ “I’ll trade everything I’ve learned 9.1kReads9.3Score865Shelves

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    Ling Yanchen, the e-sports god, embodies the passionate youth of a generation. With his godlike gaming talent and unparalleled handsome appearance, he amassed tens of millions of male and female fans, comparable to top-tier celebrities, a true aloof beauty in the e-sports world. Until one day, fans discovered him passionately kissing a hot woman in a bar, leaving his female fans heartbroken and unable to accept the aloofness descending to earth. Soon after, he announced his whirlwind marriage, prompting fans to accuse him of being blinded by love and deceived. Later, he retired in glory to return to family life, leaving fans both crying and angry, unable to bear the end of an era, and dissatisfied with the "femme fatale." Until later, they discovered... The "femme fatale" was rich, powerful, capable, and incredibly beautiful.

38. 88 明 A Public Rivalry, a Secret Love 明争暗恋 Ji Zhi霁之Modern Romance480k WordsCompleted [Childhood Friends + Mutual Secret Crush] [Airheaded Sweetheart X Cold, Scheming Type] Student representative Xu Youjing is handsome and distinguished, with the poise of a pine or cypress bathed in sunlight. Arts committee president Lin Xiyang is sweet, radiant, and talented, one of the school’s brightest stars. They’ve attended the same school for two years, but have never interacted. They’re so unfamiliar that they wouldn’t even glance at each other when passing by. That changes when they end 13.9kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves

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    They're all very beautiful.

39. 89 诱 Luring Her into a Soft Moan 诱她轻吟 Huai Xia淮夏Modern Romance312k WordsCompleted [A secret crush comes true x carefully planned for a long time] [Flirtatious tension] At the university orientation party, Shu Yao gets drunk and boldly confesses to Lu Wenyu, the upperclassman at the top of the social ladder. Lu, the untouchable star of the law school, finally falls for someone. But when Shu Yao sobers up, she doesn't remember a thing. Throughout their four years at university, Lu Wenyu makes things difficult for Shu Yao at every turn, holding her to nearly impossible standards 11.8kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves
40. 90 唯 The One and Only 唯一唯一 Oh, the Stars' Dream星星的梦啊Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted [A-list star × ordinary woman] [He has a secret crush on her] Wen Nian and Duan Xingze went to the same university. Though they were classmates, they majored in different subjects and didn't interact much. To Wen Nian, Duan Xingze was aloof and hard to get along with. So they were little more than casual acquaintances who nodded at each other. * After graduation, Duan Xingze became a hugely popular singer, while Wen Nian followed the usual path and became a Korean translator. They thought their 6.5kReads9.1Score704Shelves
41. 91 领 We Got Our Marriage License and Moved In Together, but the Movie Star Can't Hide His Feelings 领证同居，影帝小心思藏不住了 Wakaka Nana哇咔咔娜娜Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Super-sweet mutual pampering + Devoted Husband Top-Tier Star + Long-Standing Scheme (Super sweet! If it isn’t, you can hit me)] Qiao Suisui got married on a whim! At the marriage registry, she discovered that the person she was about to marry was none other than top-tier star Ning Jinchen. She panicked and tried to run, but he caught her and dragged her back. Ning Jinchen: “You said whoever regrets it is a dog.” “Woof, woof!” She thought that once she’d barked, she’d be free to run. But Ning Ji 6.8kReads9.3Score805Shelves
42. 92 渣 After I Dumped the Imperial Lord, He Became Obsessive 渣了帝君后，帝君偏执了 Nuo Nuozi诺诺子Ancient Romance282k WordsCompleted Synopsis: [Lively, carefree little fish fairy vs. cold, single-minded God Lord, pure, uncomplicated sweetness] She, Lu Xiaoyu, transmigrates and becomes a carp spirit. After finally attaining immortality, she disrupts the God Lord’s mortal trial. With no other choice, the Fate God drags the little fish down to the mortal realm to help the God Lord through his love trials. In the first life, the God Lord’s mortal incarnation swallows poison and takes his own life for her. In the second life, he l 1.2kReads9.0Score143Shelves
43. 93 原 I Thought the Imperial Palace Was a Prison, but the Emperor Held Me by the Waist and Spoiled Me 原以深宫似海，却被帝王锁腰娇宠 Ningning Zi柠柠梓Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + Empress + Devoted couple and sweet romance + Male lead has planned this for a long time + Not a serious palace-intrigue story] Lu Zhiyuan is the cherished youngest daughter of the Duke of Dingguo’s household. She is exquisitely beautiful, with an accomplished elder brother who supports the family’s prestige and a second elder sister skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting who brings the family honor. She has no need to contribute anything to the family, and 12.7kReads8.9Score1.2kShelves
44. 94 简 Assistant Jian, Get a Grip! 简助，你清醒一点！ Glutinous Rice Cat糯米猫Modern Romance379k WordsCompleted [Devoted to each other + sweet romance + scheming + falling for her all on his own] Qin Heng is cold, abstinent, and a neat freak, with a reputation for being impossible to deal with. Jian Ning is cool and stunning, with outstanding professional skills as a special assistant. As Qin Heng's assistant, Jian Ning has never made a serious professional mistake. She never imagined that one day she would wake up beside him. Having broken the rules, Jian Ning immediately hands in her resignation. Then Q 6.1kReads9.3Score607Shelves
45. 95 女 After Her Disguise as a Man Is Exposed, the Prince Can't Stop Asking for Kisses 女扮男装掉马后，王爷索吻成瘾 Zhao Qing Li照青梨Ancient Romance409k WordsCompleted (The rating was just posted and will rise) Fate had a cruel twist in store: a modern female mercenary, angered to death, transmigrated into the body of an ancient female assassin who had choked to death! To make a living in ancient times, Shen Yue has to disguise herself as a man and serve as a shadow guard, write trashy stories to save up for an antidote, evade her organization's assassins, and put up with being ostracized by her colleagues... None of that matters. What matters is that she seem 3.7kReads8.8Score621Shelves
46. 96 妄 Daring to Break Off a Charming Branch 妄折一枝妩 Ashes Mixed with Toilet Paper烟灰拌卷筒纸Ancient Romance513k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine] [No making the hero even stronger than the heroine] [Heroine serves as the hero's bodyguard] [Historical setting] [Female physician] [A top-tier powerhouse from her very first appearance] [The heroine has unmatched combat skills] [Both leads are faithful in body and heart; the author knows exactly what that means, so keep reading.] [Older woman-younger man romance] She was imprisoned in the Earth Store Palace for ten years. It was hell. To survive, she killed without mercy. At t 14.3kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves
47. 97 全 Everyone Knows President He Likes Secretary Lin 全世界都知道贺总喜欢林秘书 Qu Buzhi曲不知Modern Romance299k WordsCompleted [Devoted couple, sweet romance, love at first sight, CEO and secretary] After dismissing three secretaries in six months, He Yuan was thoroughly pleased with Lin Yue, his fourth. But this secretary kept going on blind dates, giving He Yuan the impression that she was desperate to get married. However... Lin Yue seemed to be cursed with bad luck. She kept running into either mama's boys or weirdos. And then... Secretary Lin cried. Seven blind dates in six months, and seven times in tears. He Yuan 13.2kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves
48. 98 呀 Oh! He Read My Mind, and My Professor Husband Turned Into a Wolf 呀！被读心，教授老公化身为狼 The Thief Who Doesn't Steal贼不偷儿Modern Romance341k WordsCompleted 5.5kReads9.4Score817Shelves
49. 99 王 The Prince Is Ordered to Go on Blind Dates Every Day 王爷天天奉旨相亲 Moonlight Wine月光酒Ancient Romance843k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, she became Xie Changye, a fake prince of the Tianchen Kingdom, and embarked on a life of being ordered to go on blind dates every day. She had to hide the secret that she was a woman, terrified that she might be exposed and charged with deceiving the emperor, while also doing everything she could to sabotage every match. But as time went on, rumors that she was attracted to men began flying everywhere, and her sworn brother, the emperor, looked at her with increasing “disgu 1kReads8.9Score146Shelves
50. 100 一 A First-Love Plan for Yi and Yu 一心一煜初恋计划 The Flower Roll That Isn't Rolled花卷都不卷Modern Romance262k WordsCompleted [One ‘Heart’: Yuan Lexin. One ‘Yu’: Jiang Yu. A First Love Plan.] [Superstar singer Jiang Yu x archaeology PhD Yuan Lexin | Reunited after years apart + mutual secret crushes + both leads’ first love] Three years into his career, Jiang Yu had claimed the top spot on every major music chart as Best Male Singer. Then he ran into his long-lost classmate Yuan Lexin in an elevator, and all the memories of the unrequited love he had buried for years came rushing back. Yuan Lexin, an archaeology PhD 1.2kReads9.3Score144Shelves

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