Any Novels with a Ruthless Male Lead Who Runs with the Mob? 有没有男主心狠手辣 混黑道的那种？

1. 301 全 Full-Time Assassin 全职刺客 This Monk Abstains from Lust贫僧戒色Urban3.3M WordsCompleted At just thirteen, this boy took the fall for a murder and was sent to prison, where he reunited with his maternal grandfather, Huang Quan. Little did he know that Huang Quan was the infamous assassin known as the Reaper. For various reasons, however, the family had fallen into decline, and his children had died tragically. The boy took on the burden of restoring the family and, driven by his determination to avenge them, accepted his grandfather's mantle. After three years behind bars, the sixte 261Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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   The first gangster novel I read on Tomato [Reflection]

2. 302 那 The Fire of Our Youthful Years 那些年我们青春的锋芒 Those Days of Rise and Fall浮沉彼时Urban189k WordsOngoing To everyone else, he was an honest man and a spineless loser. His middle school years were a living hell, until one day, a friend his age from the neighboring family transferred back from a school out of town and came to his defense with a commanding presence. The boy, Wu Feng, took the baton handed to him and strode ahead, rising from a meek, honest kid into a powerful figure who radiated authority and revealed his sharp edge. 28Reads—Score214d adds

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   The protagonist was bullied for three years until his best friend returned in his third year of junior high school, and he began to take revenge on the villains. The protagonist, who was originally weak, later became ruthless and vicious. He transformed from a good student, even considered a coward by others, into a powerful and ruthless figure with a strong sense of brotherhood in the underworld.

3. 303 白 Daylight's Sweet Embrace 白日倾欢 Jiang Tang姜塘Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Top-Tier Family, Unhinged Powerful Male Lead, Rose-like Beauty Female Lead, He Spoils Her Fiercely, Both Untouched] What Jian Huan regretted most was provoking her fiancé’s older brother to get revenge on her fiancé. She meant to have her fun and run, but it turns out it’s easy to invite trouble and hard to get rid of it. One night of passion, and now they were tangled up in each other. “Second Master Lou, this sort of thing should be mutual.” Lou Xiao pressed closer, step by step. “That doesn’ 41.4kReads9.2Score5.3k14d adds

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   Are there any male leads who are ruthless and involved in the underworld? ~~ ① 👉 The female lead, Qingqing, is a beautiful woman in a cheongsam, gentle and lovely. She appears strong and resilient in front of outsiders, but is delicate and sensitive in front of Fred. The male lead, Fred, is powerful, cold, and dangerous in front of outsiders, but gentle, doting, and considerate in front of Qingqing. He doesn't have any unwanted romantic advances; if one or two try to get close to him, he immediately eliminates them, often affecting their entire families. ② 👉 A pure, cute, and talented girl VS a cunning and hypocritical gangster young master. The male lead is very strong, powerful in various regions, and capable of protecting the female lead. The female lead isn't naive either; she can discern danger quickly, and she's incredibly cute when she needs the male lead's help when she can't handle things herself! [Admiration] ——👆🏻Follow @&, and you'll never be short of books to read again!——

4. 304 他 All Wild at Heart, He Fell for the War Clan's Little Princess 他一身野骨，败给战家小公主 Ye Youran叶幽然Modern Romance382k WordsCompleted [The Zhan Clan, Book Three] [Long-planned scheme + roguish bad boy × scheming beauty + both each other's first and only + utterly devoted love + size difference] She was born with an angelically sweet face, but beneath that rabbit-like exterior was a little lioness: cunning and ruthless. He was a Southeast Asian kingpin who had fought his way through blood and slaughter, a force to be reckoned with in the business world, worth trillions, and a bold, roguish man who loved fiercely. At a bar, Zhan 6kReads9.2Score85614d adds

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   Southeast Asian tycoon dotes on the female lead

5. 305 跨 A Cross-Border Forced Romance! The Ascetic Buddhist Big Shot Caught Me and Kissed Me Until I Cried 跨国强制爱！被禁欲佛子抓到亲哭 Big Sister Xiao Ai小哀姐姐Modern Romance292k WordsCompleted Forced Love | Cross-Border Romance | Powerful Hero and Vulnerable Heroine | Both Pure | Taking by Force | Power Above All | Older-Man Tension in Overdrive [Sinister, Abstinent Tycoon x Resilient, Sharp-Witted Darling] Xie Youli came to Nancheng alone to find her missing uncle, only to be caught up in a conspiracy. The Buddha-like tycoon who ruled from the pinnacle of power was impotent! And half a monk! She was forced to stay by his side to treat him... Thinking that she could leave once she got 3.1kReads—Score23414d adds

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   The male lead is a Southeast Asian tycoon, and the female lead is delicate but doesn't accept her fate. It's not a traditional forced love story; initially, the female lead takes the initiative, but later the male lead can't control himself and falls in love. A rational person loses control for love [frustrated].

6. 306 完 Oh No! The Crazy Ninth Master Forced Me into a Fake Marriage 完蛋！疯批九爷强制骗婚 Ye Youran叶幽然Modern Romance260k WordsCompleted [Book Five in the Zhan family series] [The all-powerful king of Southeast Asia + suited-up brute vs. the most beautiful woman + unhinged vs. sweet and soft] Lin Siyuan and Zhan Jiusi grew up together. One day, she gets married, and he storms the wedding to take her away. Ninth Master is domineering and overbearing. “Only I can give you happiness.” Lin Siyuan raises an eyebrow. “Have you fallen for me, Ninth Master?” He says, “The moment I met you, I knew you were the one.” Lin Siyuan scoffs 428Reads8.8Score11514d adds
7. 307 从 It All Began When I Killed Kunshan Longge 从斩杀昆山龙哥开始 CEO AhCEO啊7k WordsCompleted Starting with the Slaying of Kunshan Longge —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   [Adapted from the Kunshan "Brother Long" case] The great author, Zhonghuayuan, starts by slaying Brother Long in Kunshan! It gave me chills! 🔥Key Highlights: Based on a real case + a true account of survival at the bottom of society + hardcore counterattack + heartwarming stories of marginalized people – a quadruple blow! 💡Reading Guide: The author's writing is sharp and the imagery is explosive! A must-read for fans of realistic themes like "Dying to Survive" and "Shoplifters"! Tense and exciting in the beginning, heart-wrenching and moving in the middle, and warm and healing in the end! The entire story is complete; you can read it all in one go without feeling overwhelmed! ❤️Personal Review: The most unique realistic story I've read this year. The protagonist goes from a murderer to "the eyes of the working class," and the female lead, a woman living under a bridge, uses her scrap metal money to buy him noodles—I cried so much I almost blew snot bubbles. ---! ...

8. 308 智 Wisdom Tooth! 智齿！ Vengeful Moon Ang复仇月盎Modern Romance168k WordsCompleted A scheming, sweet-talking CEO who forces his way into her dental care × an insecure, sensitive white rabbit who falls prey to his advances [Coercion, groveling for forgiveness, madman, bad ending] At last, she had left that place, that hell filled with demons. She had finally managed to do it: get into college and leave it all behind... She had changed her name. From now on, she would be Sui Sui. She only wished for golden harvests and peace year after year. All she had to do was wait for the st 20Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 309 先 Pregnant Before Marriage, the Abstinent Big Shot Keeps Stealing Kisses from His Pregnant Wife 先孕后婚，禁欲大佬又在偷吻孕妻 Sweet Xiaobei甜小贝Modern Romance996k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance between two virgins + married first, fall in love later + pregnancy; gentle, sweet-natured designer x abstinent, protective, powerful man] Ji Mingyan is a gentle, alluring jewelry designer who has just graduated from college. Jiang Ting wears prayer beads and is a sinister, volatile “devil” feared by countless people. Even his relatives avoid him like the plague. A marriage contract binds them together, and everyone advises Ji Mingyan to take what she can get and leave. But when h 54.9kReads9.3Score4.2k14d adds
10. 310 强 Forced to Submit: The Unhinged Tycoon Begs Me to Spare Him 强迫臣服：疯批大佬求放过 Mu Tingyangyang木汀央央Modern Romance625k WordsCompleted [An arrogant, unhinged villain × a timid little rabbit who still dares to fight back; possessive obsession; love by force; a groveling pursuit; cross-cultural romance; both leads are sexually inexperienced] Huang Momo first meets Fu Yungui in Thailand, where she’s attending a friend’s wedding. He’s the bride’s uncle, and Momo accidentally ruins his plans. The fierce man scares her half to death. She thinks they’ll never meet again after she returns home. But how could this unhinged man possibly 7.1kReads9.1Score59114d adds

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    💫①The male lead is a fierce and rough military officer from northern Myanmar, while the female lead is a spoiled, bright, and arrogant young lady. Because of a piece of cake given to him by the female lead, he instantly becomes a dragon with a smile, and the hunt begins [cool]. ✨②The male lead is a crazy and obsessive big shot from Thailand, while the female lead is kind, gentle, and not naive. She attends her friend's wedding in Thailand and ruins the male lead's plans, so she's bullied and afraid of him. Unexpectedly, he doesn't let her go even after they return home. The male lead is both wicked and loving, forcefully taking her away—very exciting and entertaining… [kissing emoji]

11. 311 我 I’m No Punk: Three of Us Together 我不是小混混之三人行 Troublemaker扰乱人心Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Determined not to become a thug, he knows that those who walk different paths cannot work together. Brotherhood, and the revival of the Eight Gates of the underworld. Is a sinister force behind it all, or is something far worse on the horizon...? 307Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You can try these two books.

12. 312 雪 Jianghu of Snow City, 1986 雪城江湖之1986 Second Brother Bajie二师兄八戒Urban1.6M WordsCompleted What? Young men shouldn’t get too cocky? If you’re not cocky, what kind of young man are you? A story set in the gritty underworld of Northeast China. The moment you pick up a gun or a blade and step into the gangland, you’re destined to become ruthless. If you’re going to live this life, you have to be vicious, cruel, and wild! A veteran returns home from the Vietnam War. To survive and protect his friends, he becomes a blood-soaked, ruthless weapon, wielding blades, guns, and cannons. It’s a w 8.7kReads9.0Score67814d adds

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    A gangster novel set in the 1980s and 90s, where the protagonist, a Vietnam War veteran, becomes a gunman by chance.

13. 313 莞 Dongguan, I Am King! 莞市，我为王！ Trapped Cocoon困住的茧Urban679k WordsOngoing What kind of legendary path will Li Feng carve out after leaving martial arts school and arriving in Dongguan? In the bright days of youth, ride proud and true. Make the most of your time, and know where you’re headed. May you roam the world for half your life, then return still young at heart... (The original cast of strongmen who rose from vocational school reunites. A new story, a fresh start!) 393Reads7.3Score—14d adds

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    This book is really, really good.

14. 314 掌 His Only Darling: I Accidentally Flirted with a Powerful Tycoon 掌心独宠：错撩权势滔天的大佬 Twilight Glow暮熹Modern Romance328k WordsCompleted [Both leads have no other partners + marriage before love + powerful top-tier wealthy family + possessive male lead + coercive romance + sweet pampering + one-on-one] When you’re unlucky, even drinking cold water can make you choke. Shen Zhaixing goes on a business trip to the Middle East, where she not only gets cheated on by her boyfriend but also ends up trapped in Qiubai, a land divided among warlords, unable to return home. She learns that the “green hat” she gave her cheating ex is none o 29.2kReads9.4Score3.6k14d adds
15. 315 领 After We Got Married, the Warlord Couldn't Stop Spoiling His Wife 领证后，军阀大佬宠妻成瘾 Gazing at the Moon in the Mist雾里相月Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight, sweet romance, married first and falling in love later, he pursues her, mutually devoted] [Doting warlord big shot VS cool, alluring female doctor] Two years ago, the warlord fell unexpectedly at first sight for Jiang Sheng, a fiery, passionate ophthalmologist. One glance, a love that lasted forever. He searched all over Kyoto for her for two whole years. Outside, he is a cold and ruthless big shot in the Operations Division, a company president, and the mysterious leader o 9.1kReads9.2Score1.2k14d adds
16. 316 黑 The Gangster Boss's Darling Wife Can't Escape 黑道大佬之娇妻无法逃 A Scarf一张围巾Modern Romance225k WordsCompleted [Obsessive, domineering CEO + sweet, adorable girl] [Yandere + possessive love] [Mutual redemption] [Age gap + long-laid plans] The girl’s sweet smile that day stayed with him, impossible to forget. He fell hopelessly in love with her, and that smile brought a little warmth to his heart. At last, after years of careful planning, he made her his wife. But his obsessive, domineering love was forced upon her, and all she wanted was to escape. Yet how could he bear to let the only warmth in his life 37Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Top Post] The male lead is a ruthless underworld boss. [Admiration] She falls in love with the female lead at first sight and forcibly marries her. [Heavy Blow] She bravely storms the underworld to find her boyfriend, who turns out to be a gangster boss. [Shock] She accidentally stumbles upon a gangster deal and becomes entangled. [Thinking] A female assassin and a gangster boss engage in a battle of wits, exposing each other's true identities. [Seeking Attention]

17. 317 我 I'm No Little Punk: The Shorties' Hero Squad 我不是小混混之矮子英雄队 Troublemaker扰乱人心Urban371k WordsOngoing I'm determined not to become a hoodlum. Even a short person can stand tall. Not every hero is tall, but every passionate heart deserves to be seen. I won't go along with the ways of the world. I'll walk my own path through the jianghu. The road is long, so may we meet again at the summit... 77Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 318 领 After Our Marriage License Fell Through, She Turned Around and Married a Big Shot 领证失败后，她转头嫁给了大佬 Xiao Nai miss小奈missModern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A cheating man is like a banknote smeared with shit. Picking it up is disgusting, but leaving it behind doesn’t sit right either. Less than a week before they were supposed to register their marriage, her boyfriend of five years called and asked if they could postpone it. Luo Yunxi asked him why. He said, “She’s back.” Those words disgusted Luo Yunxi for the rest of her life. So she turned around and married the man her family had introduced her to. She thought it would be nothing more than a tr 2.1kReads9.1Score38914d adds
19. 319 一 One Life, Two Souls 一命双生 No More Than Three, Four, Five, Six, or Seven不过三四五六七Urban202k WordsOngoing Though they were twins, they were not destined to share the same fate. An unexpected catastrophe changed the brothers' peaceful lives forever. Their older brother and parents vanished under mysterious circumstances, never to be heard from again. After years apart, fate brought the twins together once more. But there was no escaping destiny. In the end, the young man took on his brother's name, carried on his obsession, and shouldered the blood feud against his entire family. From a meek nobody t 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    For those experiencing a reading slump, this is definitely worth reading; it's a must-have for your bookshelf.

20. 320 黑 The Underworld Boss's Lady 黑道大嫂 Mu You Nanzhi慕有南栀Modern Romance328k WordsCompleted The first time they met, Su Ning, covered in blood, ran into He Ci at a nightclub. “Where did this female ghost come from?” The next time they met, Su Ning saw He Ci surrounded by a gang of thugs trying to hack him to pieces. She stepped in, drove them off, and got him out of trouble. “Hey! You’re that female ghost!” Later, He Ci went to prison for murder. The moment he got out, he headed straight to the countryside to find Su Ning. On the very first day, his mother-in-law put him to work. “You 320Reads7.3Score—14d adds

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    This is a great watch. The male lead is a Hong Kong underworld heir, and the female lead is a seemingly weak and innocent girl who eventually becomes a cool and capable woman. [Top Post]

21. 321 我 My Gangster Boyfriend: The Black Nest 我的黑道男友之黑巢 Black and White Demon Glow黑白妖灼Modern Romance104k WordsCompleted During a trip three months ago, Mu Yunchu and her friend Wu Xiaotong lost their way in the mountains and stumbled into the rumored territory of Black Nest Gate... Wang Ye, the head of Black Nest Gate, is known as Wild Wolf. He's such a notorious underworld figure that people tremble at the mere mention of his name. He's also a target of a police investigation... By chance, Mu Yunchu learns from a classmate in the police force that the head of Black Nest Gate looks exactly like her former boyfrie 24Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 322 新 On Her Wedding Night, the Educated Youth Marries a Rugged Man Instead, Gets Rich, and Raises Her Kids 新婚夜知青改嫁糙汉，暴富养崽崽 Lin Feiyu林菲雨Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A national-treasure-level arms expert, space storage, and a fortune to be made Ye Xiaoying is reborn on her wedding night. Without hesitation, she marries a rugged country man instead, ruining the scumbag and his mistress. Ye Xiaoying: “Comrade Lu, do you have a wife? If not, would you mind getting one? No bride price needed! You won’t lose out, and you won’t get cheated!” Lu Zhengjun: “Comrade Ye, please behave yourself!” Ye Xiaoying: “…The instructions say to support the countryside, form mutu 16kReads9.2Score2.4k14d adds
23. 323 我 My First Half of Life: A Bloody Underworld 我的前半生：血色江湖 Ink-Wash Book Page水墨书童Urban819k WordsOngoing [The rating just came in and it’ll keep rising, so don’t let it scare you off! This book is entirely handcrafted, and writing it isn’t easy. Hope you enjoy it!] Eight years in the army, decorated for valor, only to have his future stolen by a substitute! He moves to the city for work and tries to keep his head down, but is forced into a dead end! His brother goes to prison, and his sworn brother dies a tragic death. Good people have no way out, while the wicked run rampant! He abandons the strai 1.4kReads8.4Score13714d adds

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    The story looks back on the first half of a life from within high walls. Those who survived the battlefield did not find a stable life, but were instead forced by reality onto another path. The worldly wisdom of the common people, the survival of the lower classes, and the grudges of the underworld are all written in a very down-to-earth way. It's a slow burn, and the better you experience it if you can endure the initial setup.

24. 324 嗨 Hey! My Dark Horse! 嗨！我的黑马大佬！ Third Lady三娘子Modern Romance647k WordsCompleted (Thai underworld + boxing gym owner + arrogant, rugged 190 cm man & Chinese forensic doctor + taekwondo black belt + petite doll-like beauty) Tang Yi has a gorgeous, doll-like face that makes her look far younger than her age, but her profession is the complete opposite of her appearance: she is a forensic doctor. Having lost both parents as a child, she is somewhat cold and unfeeling, and loves adventure and exploration. But after walking down enough dark roads, she finally ran into trouble. Sh 258Reads7.8Score—14d adds
25. 325 玫 The Roses Fall for Me 玫瑰为我陷落 Under the Forest and Grain at Night森禾夜下Modern Romance244k WordsOngoing Bo Jin was born into the top-tier Bo family of the capital. Lazy and unruly, arrogant and brazen, he was the sort of man who looked down on everyone and whom nobody dared provoke. The day he met Gu Qi, the young woman had just finished surgery and was feeling a little hypoglycemic. She sat with her hands on her knees, as though cut off from the world. Bo Jin held out a piece of candy with a hand stained in blood. Gu Qi looked up and thanked him, her voice soft and listless, but Bo Jin remembered 44Reads8.8Score—14d adds
26. 326 港 The Long Dark Road of Hong Kong Noir 港综黑色长路 Mr. Ordinary平常先生Male-Channel Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 5.6kReads6.5Score17014d adds
27. 327 我 My Girlfriend's Money Powers 我的钞能力女友 Immortal Gourd葫芦大仙Urban331k WordsCompleted Lin Yan retired from Longyan, China's most mysterious special forces unit, and rose to become the leader of the criminal underworld's Flame Alliance. He fought the Qing Gang, wiped out Hongxing, battled the Yamaguchi-gumi, set the Yasukuni Shrine ablaze, challenged the Mafia, and faced off against the Rothschild family in the ultimate showdown. He took over the Hongmen and came to rule the criminal underworld worldwide. Witness Lin Yan's rise to power. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 328 日 Day and Night, I Obsess Over You 日夜妄想 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Urban1.9M WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + two powerful leads taking down scumbags + mutual secret crushes + world-class stubbornness + two scene-stealing power players] He’s a cold-blooded business tycoon, with enough rumored girlfriends to fill ten mahjong tables. She’s a ruthless heiress from a prominent family, with admirers and followers lined up all the way to Paris. A marriage of convenience, with each side keeping their distance. On the rooftop, they smoked side by side. Jiang Chenglin asked, “Ever conside 7.9kReads9.5Score1.1k14d adds

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    [Top Post] Here it is! [Please Follow] 🍈① This novel features a rich young lady versus a street thug [currently in progress]. The characters are He Xu (female lead) and Ren Ye (male lead), and both have great personalities. The premise is also very appealing [admiration]. After the male lead and female lead get together, all his affection is given to the female lead [laughs]. I really love this kind of story. The author's writing is also excellent. A worthwhile read! [Attention]

29. 329 仗 With a Powerful Man Backing Her, the Heiress Does Whatever She Wants! 仗着大佬撑腰，大小姐任性妄为！ An Heyou安和尤Modern Romance279k WordsCompleted Proud, rebellious heiress + sinister, unhinged financial tycoon [Seven-year age gap + size difference + growing-up-together romance + healing + sexual tension + possessive pursuit + unhinged hero + doting romance + both have no prior experience] Years later. The once-beloved daughter of Beicheng’s richest man had become an orphan, framed and hunted. When Shen Luoning saw Pei Yuzhou again, he was no longer a stray dog barely surviving in the mire. He was a Wall Street tycoon, wielding trillions 124Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommend this! It's incredibly sweet, and the male lead is super doting on the female lead. He's ruthless to outsiders but incredibly doting on her!!! Go for it! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

30. 330 非 Neither Moon nor Me 非月非我 Water Primrose水芫花Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted (Everyone suffers in love + possessive, emotionally needy male lead + clear-eyed, resilient female lead) The grudges and tangled relationships of the previous generation ensnare this generation in heartbreaking turmoil. He plotted for a long time, then took her by force. She observed propriety and had no choice but to marry him because she was pregnant. Raised in a loveless, dark home, he longed to know what it felt like to be loved. He drew her into the abyss, thinking of her as his salvation. 7.7kReads6.2Score27614d adds

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    The male lead is a crazy, powerful man who forcibly takes the gentle female lead! Before the female lead's engagement to her childhood sweetheart, the male lead tricks her into getting pregnant, forcing her to break off the engagement and marry him because of the pregnancy. His methods are both despicable and insane. After the marriage, he begins to monitor and restrict the female lead's phone calls, social interactions, and whereabouts. Whenever the female lead calls or meets her childhood sweetheart, he becomes jealous and insecure, and starts to forcefully love her. The main theme is that the male lead is in a high position, but he grew up in a loveless family. He craves love, so he seeks the female lead to love and redeem him. From his perspective, it's truly heartbreaking; I cried my eyes out in the chapter about his background. But he tricked the female lead into marriage and pregnancy, and after she falls in love with him, the real torture begins. Yet, the female lead is clearly the male lead's only light. This redemption story made my heart ache so much.

31. 331 港 A New World in Hong Kong Cinema 港综新的世界 Mr. Ordinary平常先生Male-Channel Fanfiction636k WordsCompleted A little weed nobody wants? A good-for-nothing nobody cares about? No. I have brothers, more than just one. And I have uncles and aunts who love me. It's just that my life has reached its end... Hong Kong crossovers have no fixed timeline. The characters' appearances and positions vary greatly, so please don't get hung up on the timeline. Thank you! 461Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 332 围 Hunting a Movie Star: I Took Down the Underworld 围猎女星：我干翻地下江湖 Upstream Traveler逆游人Urban325k WordsOngoing [A passionate underworld saga set in the jianghu, with female celebrities, a harem, cunning scheming, power struggles, capital, and intricate, brain-burning plotting] [This is not a brainless story. If you like low-quality, mindless fiction, stop after the first three chapters. The underworld is more than gangsters, and the jianghu is more than fighting. The first thirty chapters reveal just a fraction of the picture. I’ll use my own experiences to show you what the underworld really is, and wha 192Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Reject mindless entertainment! Set in 1990s Guangdong, this story is about a veteran tycoon with factional intrigue and a protagonist from the lower class who uses his connections to navigate complex relationships with multiple female characters. The more you watch, the more addictive it becomes.

33. 333 佔 Possessing Jiang Xi 佔有姜西 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语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 47.7kReads9.5Score4.8k14d adds
34. 334 富 The Game of Fortune: My Life in the Underworld with the Girls of Dongguan 富贵棋局：我和东莞姐们的江湖路 Cat Flying Tiger猫飞虎Urban373k WordsOngoing In the 1990s, who ruled Shenzhen’s underworld? That would be Shenzhen King Jia Dai! I was just a hotheaded rookie fresh to the scene, but to protect my beloved Sister Qingshuang, I beat up Zuo Shuai, who was in a wheelchair. Zuo Shuai was Jia Dai’s lifesaver and sworn brother. He’d just had his legs crippled in Macau, and now I’d gone and beaten him up too. Jia Dai promptly put out a hit on me... 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Kayo, bring it on!

35. 335 惊 Jing Yu Xun Jin 惊予浔槿 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later | Older man | Sweet romance | 1v1, both leads are each other's only partner | Slow burn] [The rating just came out, but it'll go up later] In Beijing's elite circles, everyone said the eldest daughter of the Luo family was cold and indifferent. Luo Jin thought so too, and figured she was perfectly suited to being a pawn in a marriage alliance. So when the “smiling King of Hell” proposed to her in front of everyone at a banquet, she asked only six words: “When are we r 11.8kReads8.4Score1.1k14d adds

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    It's so beautiful!

36. 336 大 The Tycoon Can Read Minds, but I Just Keep Grinning! 大佬他有读心术，我却嘿嘿嘿！ Bei Mumu北木沐Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, possessive love, both leads inexperienced] (Resilient little white flower and mind-reading, roguish young master) Rumor has it he's ruthless and heartless, with a background so tangled no one can dig into it. He inspires fear wherever he goes. When they first meet, she schemes to save herself and clings to his leg, begging for help. She looks at him pitifully. “Take me with you, and I'll give you my life!” Jiang Mo grips her chin and lifts her lovely face, flashing a wicked smile 84Reads9.0Score—14d adds

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    I can't live without my Jiang Mo

37. 337 综 The Ruthless Official Who Quells the Heavenly Prison: Huang Rong Begs for Mercy on Her Knees 综武酷吏镇天牢，刑辱黄蓉跪求饶 Big Fool大憨Male-Channel Fanfiction128k WordsOngoing [Lots of illustrations + villain protagonist + cruel official + torture and forced confessions + no-System power fantasy] Lin Changgen transmigrates to a comprehensive martial arts world. By a twist of fate, he tames a goofy sand sculpture and learns peerless martial arts. But instead of taking the righteous path, he chooses to become a Heavenly Prison guard with no regard for decency. From the start, he arrests a stunning Taoist nun, and then... After that, corruption, bribery, and the abuse of 16Reads6.3Score—14d adds
38. 338 胡 The Gangster Tycoon Who Rose from the Hutongs 胡同里杀出来的流氓大亨 The Mental Patient from East Village东村精神病Urban2.5M WordsCompleted Previously published under the titles Dragon City Years and Thirty Years in a Bloodstained Underworld. This is a lawless age where every corner is ruled by a big shot. This is the story of a naive young man who turns into a bloodthirsty beast just to survive. This is an underworld tale full of thrills and passion! Welcome to the 1980s… 40.4kReads9.2Score3.8k14d adds

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    This collection includes almost all of Tomato's highly-rated, completed gangster masterpieces—the absolute pinnacle of gangster fiction, so addictive you won't be able to put them down. Don't talk to me about background or connections; my background is the group of brothers who've risked their lives for me! He started as a lowly alleyway thug, enduring the most brutal beatings and the most ruthless betrayals. In this dog-eat-dog world, he was like a wolf driven to the brink—it was either death or climbing over the corpses of his enemies! This isn't a fairy tale; it's a survival story written in blood and fire. Watch how he transforms from a bullied "street punk" into a fearsome "tycoon." If you want the most realistic and thrilling history of the underdog's struggle, these books are the perfect choice!

39. 339 错 I Mistook a Big Shot for a Tool, but He Spoils Me in His Arms 错把大佬当工具，反被他掐腰宠 Lolita, No Sugar萝莉不加糖Modern Romance517k WordsCompleted [A powerful man has been plotting for a long time, and a beauty has nowhere to run. He forces her into marriage at first, then spends the rest of the story desperately trying to win her back. The red flags and the drama fly thick and fast. Read at your own risk, but you'll end up loving it.] [Forced possession + delicious push and pull + extreme possessiveness + size difference + both virgins] She is a brilliant yet tragic lawyer, a rose surrounded by thorns, who enters the borderlands under a f 2.3kReads8.9Score25214d adds

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    I highly recommend these books.

40. 340 综 Wuxia Crossover: I’m Fahai the Monk, and Breaking My Vows Makes Me Stronger 综武：贫僧法海，破戒就变强 I Want to Eat Strawberries我想吃草莓Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted I transmigrated into a world of martial arts and became Fahai of Jin Guang Temple. One night, just after returning to Jiuzhou from Ice and Fire Island, Yin Susu barged into Jin Guang Temple. But Fahai awakened the Rule-Breaking System. [Ding! The Host has broken the prohibition against killing. Reward: the Great Might Dragon Sutra and a Great Might Dragon tattoo!] From then on, a monk who killed, set fires, and broke every rule appeared in the martial world of Jiuzhou. At the slightest disagreem 140Reads8.2Score—14d adds
41. 341 宝 Baby, Stop Running 宝贝别再跑了 Zhang Shumeng张书萌Modern Romance508k WordsCompleted Resilient, alluring female instructor vs. bloodthirsty, unhinged male lead, one-on-one, both untouched Taking her by force + two equally powerful leads + the powerful one bows his head The story of a woman who goes undercover in a lawless part of Southeast Asia and, by chance, meets a group of powerful men. He chases her as she runs, but it ends happily. 1.1kReads8.7Score10014d adds

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    🎀✨①He is the king of Southeast Asia, a figure feared by countless people; she is a stunningly beautiful instructor from country Z, with a figure that is the perfect combination of angel and fairy. 🌿She deliberately made contact with a man to infiltrate and search for her missing fiancé, but was unwittingly given to a mad and powerful man, who then took her by force and plunder, leaving her deeply mired in a quagmire from which she could not extricate herself.

42. 342 莞 The Golden Years of Wancheng 莞城流金岁月 Amateur A Qiu半吊子的阿秋Urban107k WordsOngoing [Underworld] [Realistic] [Ensemble Cast] [Passionate] [Not Mindless] At first, Zhao Qingfeng came to Guancheng at his mother's urging to seek refuge with Zhang Ting… Later, for certain reasons, he joined Dihao as a security guard and met a group of brothers who would stand by him through thick and thin… Thus began his journey through this perilous underworld. Watch as they make every faction stand in line, one by one. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's absolutely gorgeous, if you don't like it, feel free to criticize me.

43. 343 失 Out of Control 失控 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance604k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You can 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! 4.7kReads7.9Score29014d adds
44. 344 雪 Snow Mountain Rose 雪山玫瑰 The Arrogant Sweet Romance Killer不可一世的甜文杀手Modern Romance263k WordsCompleted [Delicate, naive little princess × ruthless capitalist] One-on-one, both leads are sexually inexperienced, happy ending, pretend-raising, sweet and indulgent romance, love at first sight “Without me, she would only lose one among the millions who love her. But if I lose her, I lose the moon, the roses, and the only glimmer of light in my barren, gray life.”, Qin Yanqing Qin Yanqing was a ruthless capitalist and a notorious businessman. When his friend met with misfortune, he took in the man’s 5.8kReads9.2Score54214d adds
45. 345 岚 Godfather of Lancheng: Starting Out Hauling Cargo at the Docks 岚城教父：从码头杠包开始 Don't Feed Me Candy If You Don't Like It不爱吃糖别喂我Urban368k WordsOngoing [Underworld power plays + passion + no System + battles of wits + multiple heroines + unconventional twists] P.S. This is neither a mindless power fantasy nor a story about an invincible protagonist!!! Jiang Liechen arrives in Lanzhou and becomes the new leader of a gang. On day one, he punishes the wicked and beats a traitor to death. On day two, he wins over the gang leader’s wife and takes control of the gang. On day three, he purges both the underworld and the authorities, leaving his enemie —Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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    When Jiang Liechen borrowed a short-term loan from the pawnshop, the determination in his eyes made people believe that he would definitely be able to help Jiu'an overcome the difficulties.

46. 346 我 I Am the Legend 我就是传奇 Wei Jie伪戒Urban3.1M WordsCompleted I don’t know when it happened, but a bunch of people like this came into my life, even though I’ve always been cold-hearted and a little shameless. When I got dumped, they’d say, “What’s the big deal? Lost your girl? Find another one tomorrow. If you’re really desperate, I’ll lend you myself for the night!” When I felt lost, they were always there with me in our cramped little rooms, shouting, “We give it everything we’ve got, all so we can make something of ourselves!” ... Back then, I couldn’t 19.6kReads9.3Score2k14d adds
47. 347 正 The Hidden Dragon of the Righteous Path 正道潜龙 Wei Jie伪戒Urban4.5M WordsCompleted One of Wei Jie’s four-part series A shooting case. An undercover agent lies dead in the street. An investigator once swore an oath beneath the solemn national emblem. At a crossroads of fate, a twin brother makes a dramatic entrance, leading to a lonely yet passionate story... Back to 1998! Our brotherhood is still here, our youth is still here. From this point, we set sail once more and forge the next great triumph! 39.3kReads9.5Score4.7k14d adds
48. 348 平 Days Spent Getting By 平凡混过的日子 Le Yili勒疑李Urban644k WordsOngoing My name is Lu Pingfan! I'm a gangster... I founded the "Student Council" back in middle school! Years later, my brothers live ordinary lives by day, but after dark, they take their place in the underworld! I used to think that justice and honor were the guiding principles of the world! It wasn't until I heard all the things left unsaid that I realized those supposedly "high-minded" principles were nothing but the emperor's new clothes! So I decided to uphold the principles of my world in my own 29Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    Absolutely ruthless, and he's only in high school now.

49. 349 莞 Dongguan: They All Call Me Blade, Gun, and Cannon 莞城：别人都叫我刀枪炮 A Bookworm for Over 10 Years10年多老书虫Urban217k WordsCompleted [Underworld Jianghu + Period Flavor + Realism + Gambling + Slot Machines + Business Wars + Urban Romance + The Southern Underground’s Untold Stories] A true man born between Heaven and Earth cannot spend his life forever beneath others! At seventeen, Zhang Ritian was thrown out of his home and set off alone for Dongguan. With nothing to his name and no clear future ahead, hardship and scars came one after another, yet nothing could extinguish the fire in his heart. I once thought my miserable 890Reads—Score10114d adds

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    Ambitions soaring higher than the sky, fate as fragile as paper. The future is uncertain; we are all potential dark horses. A truly immersive and realistic underworld epic.

50. 350 传 The Legend Reborn 传奇重现 Wei Jie伪戒Urban5.0M WordsCompleted The four-part series by Wei Jie: We Were All Bad Kids, I Am Legend, Legend Reborn, and Hidden Dragon on the Right Path. A young man, still green, left his hometown in a fit of anger. Four years later, he returned, weathered and bearing the glory of success! In a city built from reinforced concrete, old friends were gone and legends had faded into retirement... Faced with his family’s reproach and his friends’ disdain, he had once wandered at a crossroads, pointing into the dark sky with his 31.7kReads9.4Score3.1k14d adds

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