A Male Lead with Overwhelming Power and a Heroine Who Can Hold Her Own, Plus a Hero-Saves-the-Beauty Scene 男主权势滔天 女主不拖后腿，有英雄救美的情节

1. 1 报 Report, Your Highness: The Princess Consort Has Run Away 1,001 Times 报告王爷，王妃出逃1001次 Yi Yu伊玉Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Ye Zhiyun was supposed to become the Crown Prince’s consort, but the God of War of Great Yue snatched her away right there and then! Rumor had it that the God of War was cruel and had no interest in women! Cruel? No interest in women? “Your Highness, the Princess Consort threw your military tally into the lake!” Without even looking up, the prince said, “Have them make a few more so she can have fun throwing them.” “Your Highness, the Princess Consort is going to burn down 2.5kReads9.1Score62014d adds

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   This is so beautiful!

2. 2 把 I Tortured My Scumbag Ex Into the Ground, Then Married a Cold and Powerful Official 把渣男虐成狗，转身嫁清冷权臣 Dream-Seeking Butterfly寻梦蝴蝶Ancient Romance352k WordsCompleted Lu Yao, the daughter of the richest man in the Great Shun Dynasty, married the impoverished scholar Lin Xu in her previous life. She gave him money and gifts, bought him a home and land, and sent him to the finest academy to study. Little did she know that the man she loved would plot against her, leaving her family ruined and dead. Reborn at fifteen, she wants nothing more to do with that scoundrel. She rejects his marriage proposal and throws him out of her home. Let's see how he can use her f 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This newly completed novel features a male protagonist who is a powerful and influential general, and a female protagonist who is the daughter of a merchant. The male protagonist repeatedly saves the female protagonist from harm, eventually winning her heart. It's a slow-burning, enduring romance novel worth reading.

3. 3 娇 What a Sweet Temptress! After Our Quick Marriage, the Abstinent CEO Can’t Stop Pursuing Me 娇软尤物！闪婚后禁欲总裁狂撩宠 Qi Feimu柒非沐Modern Romance147k WordsCompleted [Flirting! Powerful CEO, marriage first and love later, sweet romance, a little angst, secret identities, both leads are scheming and play the pig to eat the tiger] Mu Xi: A sweet, delicate beauty, cool and stunning. She’s sent to the bed of Young Master Jin, the notorious playboy. After one wild night, Young Master Jin won’t leave her alone. Forced into a whirlwind marriage, she keeps him company night after night. What she sees: Her husband is a jade-faced young master, outrageously handsome, 31Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This is very iconic; the male lead is incredibly powerful, and the female lead is also strong and not a naive or innocent character. There's also a hero who saves the damsel in distress later on.

4. 4 夜 Young Master Ye’s Beloved Wife 夜少的绝世宠妻 Devoted to You倾心如你Modern Romance227k WordsOngoing Ye Juemo is the head of the Ye family, a man who rules C City with an iron fist. The first time he met Yan Qingyu, he nearly killed her. He never expected that he would be the one dragged into the abyss. "Qingqing, it doesn't matter if you don't love me. It's enough for me to love you." From then on, he gave Yan Qingyu all of his love and made her his one and only. An accident separated them for three years. When they meet again, the admiration that once shone in Yan Qingyu's eyes has vanished, 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Strong male and strong female leads, welcome to the story, I won't hold you back.

5. 5 少 The Young Madam Is from the Northeast [Deadly Temperature Gap] 少夫人来自东北【绝命温差】 Yueyue's Brother悦悦的哥Modern Romance119k WordsCompleted Qian Xiaohui, a bold girl from Northeast China, loses both her job and her boyfriend. To raise money for her grandmother's surgery, she travels alone to Malaysia, where she runs into an "ice block" at the airport. Zhou Hexuan, heir to the top Nanyang powerhouse, the Zhou family, bears an ancient ice-sealed divine essence. Born with an emotional blockade and severe depression, he radiates bone-chilling cold. When his divine essence stirs, he suffers unbearable pain. He's a fragile iceberg whom no 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Domineering CEO, Northeastern Woman

6. 6 少 The Young Marshal's Azalea 少帅的杜鹃花 Tangerine White Sugar橘白糖Modern Romance452k WordsOngoing Mist shrouded the mountains as the village’s most revered bimo led a sacrificial ceremony to prepare for the Yi people’s most important festival. Soma stood atop Guishan, gazing at the long procession outside the sentry post of Heishitou Village. Gu Yunyi had drifted to Guishan a year earlier and been rescued by Apu. Now the day had come when he had promised to return and ask for her hand. The black horse’s mane gleamed, its limbs sleek and powerful as it strode forward with a fierce, imposing g —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Seeing the man making unwanted advances, Du Jiaojiao pressed a finger against his chest. "Young Marshal, aren't you already taken? Still not satisfied?" Gu Yunyi wrapped his arm around Du Jiaojiao's waist. "Weren't you also chatting and laughing with that handsome scholar?" (This is a Republican-era novel; the male and female leads respect and love each other, no melodramatic ex-girlfriend plots, 1V1, both are virgins and strong.)

7. 7 侯 The Marquis Is Here, Madam, Run! 侯爷来了，夫人快跑 Meow Meow Has Tangerines喵喵有橘子Ancient Romance81k WordsCompleted [Reborn heroine / Revenge / The hero pursues his wife to win her back / Nontraditional historical romance] Shen Zhiwei was reborn. In her previous life, she was blinded by love and ruined both herself and the Shen family. In this life, she sets her schemes in motion one step at a time, eventually reaching the position she desires. With that piece of jade, even the immensely powerful Marquis gradually falls into her trap. In this life, she will never again fall for his false love. In this life, —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It's a new book, but quite interesting. The early chapters focus on working at the Marquis's mansion, reclaiming what's lost, and getting rid of the romance obsession 🤭

8. 8 救 Help! I Transmigrated into a Little Villain's Mom and Got Involved with the Big Villain 救命！穿成小反派他妈惹上大反派 Wu Zao巫枣Modern Romance281k WordsCompleted [One devoted couple, 1v1] Saving a scheming, yandere supervillain [Tsundere little one] Warming the heart of a villainous child After transmigrating, Su Yin becomes the cannon-fodder female character in a novel, the supervillain’s wife in name only. The supervillain reaches out to strangle her, while the young villain tries to poison her. To protect herself, Su Yin has no choice but to embark on the long road of winning over the supervillain and raising the young villain into a model citizen. Su 943Reads9.0Score10814d adds

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   I'm quite picky, but this is the only short film I've watched in its entirety recently; it's worth a look.

9. 9 帝 The Princess Reborn: Wild and Irresistible, She Shatters the Heavenly Lord’s Path of Heartlessness 帝姬涅槃野又撩，破了天君无情道 Zhuge Shouhei诸葛手黑Ancient Romance430k WordsCompleted 25Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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   A romance between gods and demons, both strong, an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, incredibly sweet with a touch of angst! During her tribulation, the Demon Realm's military princess dies in the Heavenly Demon War and becomes the War King's consort. To reclaim the Phoenix Feather, she undergoes a rebirth, using various methods to seduce and conquer the ruthless, aloof male lead. The male lead is a god, a stunningly handsome man undergoing tribulation as an ice dragon from the Nine Heavens. The seemingly cold and ruthless male lead goes from disliking the female lead to showering her with boundless affection. The princess is both cool and sweet, teasing the aloof male lead, transforming him from rigid and formal to shameless, wanting to be close to him every day, kissing, hugging, and lifting him up high, spouting endless flirtatious remarks. The female lead is cunning, her feelings evolving from feigned affection to genuine love—I absolutely love it! 🌹After the tribulation, she kills her husband to prove her immortality, and the subsequent "wife-chasing" saga is even more exciting.

10. 10 狐 Foxes Only Eat Grass in the Twelfth Lunar Month 狐狸只吃腊月草 Zhao ShibaDD赵十八DDModern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Original title: As Ever as the Moon / Alternate title: The Fox Only Eats Twelfth-Month Grass [The Capital’s Young Master Gets Tamed by a Northeastern Country Girl + An Inspiring Ensemble of Women] Workplace rivalries in the hotel and convention industry, with pointed criticism of industry scandals, alongside real estate battles and restaurant startups. Friendships between besties put to the test, and lovers discovering the truth of their hearts over time, from everyday life to the feuds of the w 7.5kReads9.4Score92714d adds

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    These are all works by Juejuezi, at least among the best I've read that I could reread. They all feature male protagonists who gradually develop feelings for female protagonists over time. I hope this helps everyone.

11. 11 一 A Life Full of Joy 一笙有喜 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [A breathtaking beauty, a fallen heiress, VS a refined, aloof heir to a powerful Beijing family. Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + clear-headed heroine] After a sudden upheaval, Song Xi has no choice but to marry the refined, aloof heir to the Qiao family. At first, though, the two are like needle and wheat: neither can stand the other. Who could have guessed that they’d later be so sweet together? Their friends all complained, “Leave us single people a way to live!” One day, Presiden 33.3kReads9.5Score3.6k14d adds
12. 12 重 After Being Reborn, I Became the Obsession of a Man with a Drug Addiction 重生后，我成了偏执大佬的药瘾 A Boat Adrift in the Distance浮舟遥Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Both leads are virgins] [Sweet romance] [Mutual healing] In her previous life, Shi Wan died a tragic death. Fu Tingchen gave his life for her and perished in a sea of flames. Reborn, Shi Wan has the advantage at every turn. She plans each step carefully, vowing to protect the person she loves most. Fu Tingchen is possessive by nature, violent and ruthless. Yet he doesn’t know that after they marry, he’ll dote on one woman without restraint, treating her with tender affection. “A Chen, why didn’ 61.1kReads9.4Score6.2k14d adds
13. 13 心 Cherished Darling 心肝宠 Jiu Ling九棂Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted (Top-tier wealthy family, a modern Jiangnan beauty as the heroine, an obsessive male lead, the heroine pursues him at first, then he spoils her relentlessly, devoted to each other, happy ending) For the sake of the child in her belly, Lu Zhiling was forced to marry an obsessive tycoon. Everyone thought she wouldn’t live long enough to give birth. To stay alive, she began winning him over. Before she knew it, she had become the apple of his eye. Later, she prepared to run away. His car was perche 79.5kReads9.5Score8.2k14d adds
14. 14 总 The CEO Can’t Keep His Young Wife in Line Anymore 总裁镇不住少奶奶了 Jiu Ling九棂Modern Romance2.3M WordsCompleted When Chu Mian was picked up from the slums by the powerful CEO Li, she had nothing. Later, he pampered her to the heavens. “That Chu Mian? She’s a foundling, and she looks so poor.” The speaker then ran into Chu Mian signing dozens of property agreements, nodding off as she went. “That Chu Mian? She has no connections. I don’t know what she’s so smug about.” The speaker then saw Li Tianque, the tycoon at the top of A Nation’s financial world, publicly announce that they were married. “That Chu M 44.7kReads9.4Score5.9k14d adds
15. 15 千 The Reborn Heiress: The Scheming CEO’s Sweet Trap 千金重生：心机总裁套路深 Jiang Xiaoya姜小牙Modern Romance3.6M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Lin Yi wasn't the brightest. The man she loved with all her heart schemed for her family's fortune and took her life. The man she had slapped three times became a powerful figure admired and courted by everyone, someone far beyond her reach. She died in his bed. Reborn, she finally understood how to live: she would take revenge on everyone who had harmed her. As for the man she had once trampled on... Mr. Ying, yes, I'm talking about you. You look even more handsome today. 5.2kReads9.2Score68914d adds
16. 16 再 Love Rekindled: The General's Wife Taken Captive in Enemy Territory 再尝情：将军夫人在敌国做俘虏 A Cat, A Dog, and a Glass of Wine一猫一狗一杯酒Ancient Romance737k WordsCompleted “No rebirth or transmigration” “Both leads are virgins” “Happy ending” “Family and country” “Love amid chaos” Full-cast audio narration is now available [A note before you read: This is not a wish-fulfillment story. It takes place in a fictional feudal society modeled on the Southern Song dynasty, where the Three Bonds and Five Constant Virtues and the belief that a wife should regard her husband as heaven were the accepted moral standards. In powerful families, everyone prospered together and e 4.3kReads9.1Score53414d adds
17. 17 成 Young Master Cheng and Lianxin-chan 成大少与怜心酱 Autumn B Rabbit秋比兔Modern Romance298k WordsOngoing [Quiet, melancholy girl x aloof, sharp-tongued boy] A summer of rain, a year of heartbeats. We looked at each other, but never said a word. On a rainy day in their first year of high school, Qiu Yelian met Cheng Ziming. He was always slumped over his desk, lost in thought, but his gaze would secretly drift toward her. She was always looking out at the sky, keeping the crush she was afraid to confess hidden in her heart. One umbrella, one secret crush, one misunderstanding, an entire youth. T —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "Hehe, you're an international mixed-race, and I'm an alien mixed-race!" Qiu Yelian stroked Cheng Ziming's naturally curly golden hair. The soft, smooth touch felt just like petting a puppy's head. "Do you believe in aliens?" "Yes." "Me too." "In this vast universe, there must be other galaxies, and each galaxy has planets like the Sun, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, and so on. So naturally, there's more than one Earth." "Hmm! I'll let you in on a secret, our ancestors came from other Earths!"

18. 18 强 Bold Flirting! Secret Love! The President Is Gentle and Adoring 强撩！暗恋！总统阁下他温柔低哄 Flowers Along the Way一路笙花Modern Romance706k WordsCompleted [Secret crush + sweet whirlwind marriage + married first, love later + simmering tension] Rumor had it that the eldest daughter of the Ning family, who had gone missing as a child, grown up in the countryside, and become the butt of countless jokes, had been deeply in love with Shen Mubai, the most eligible bachelor in the capital, for years. But on the day the two families’ marriage alliance was to be sealed, Shen Mubai abandoned his bride in front of everyone and ran after the woman he had alw 7.7kReads8.6Score88214d adds
19. 19 掌 Paulownia in the Palm 掌中疏桐 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance902k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Originally titled A Paulownia in the Palm, the first chapters are free, but the price will go up later! [Mutual Devotion] [Fictional Setting] [Forced Possession] [Beautiful Wife] [Powerful Minister] [Adorable Baby] [Pregnant and on the Run] [Ancient-Era Court Intrigue] [Secret Marriage] Luo Shutong, the most proper young noblewoman in the capital, woke one morning to find Ye Chuan, the all-powerful chief minister, lying beside her. Trembling, she pulled out all the mo 10.9kReads8.0Score51014d adds

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    In the story of a noble family, the female lead is initially obedient while the male lead is cold, cunning, and sharp-tongued. The female lead is engaged to the male lead and becomes pregnant with his child.

20. 20 幺 The Youngest Daughter, Changle 幺女长乐 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Miss Zhu Si’s rough fighting skills have always made her the laughingstock of the capital’s noble families. In everyone else’s eyes, that’s the sort of work meant for household guards. Zhu Changle, who considers herself invincible, isn’t ashamed of it. She’s proud. Not everyone can protect their own home, but she can! And then some! She’d even turn the whole capital upside down to protect it! Don’t believe her? Try her! 18.8kReads9.5Score3.2k14d adds

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    I highly recommend "The Youngest Daughter, Chang Le." So far, it's the best online novel I've read. The female lead knows martial arts, has modern thinking, and I suspect her master is a time traveler from the modern era—it's not explicitly stated. It's incredibly good and memorable. The female lead doesn't hold anyone back.

21. 21 嘘 Shh! The Tyrant Is Secretly Spoiling His Little Sweetheart Again 嘘！暴君又在偷偷宠他的小娇娇 A Little Milk Kitty一只小奶喵Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Yun Jiaojiao, a genius alchemist with an overprotective older brother, was cherished and spoiled from childhood. But after failing to survive her tribulation, she transmigrated into a despised imperial consort, entrusted to the emperor by her dying brother after he saved the emperor’s life. The emperor gave her a cold look. “I can only be your brother. Don’t even think of me as anything else!” Yun Jiaojiao blinked, looking pitiful on the outside but secretly thrilled. She cautiously tested him 7.5kReads8.9Score79214d adds
22. 22 穿 I Reincarnated as the Wicked Eldest Princess, and I'm Not Changing My Ways 穿成恶毒嫡长公主，不洗白 I Want to Be a Rich Lady我想当富婆Ancient Romance359k WordsCompleted [Romance + Sweet Love] Shang Changge transmigrated into a book, becoming the notorious eldest legitimate princess in a male-oriented power fantasy. As a villain, Shang Changge wasn't worried at all. Reforming her image was out of the question. She just wanted to keep doing whatever she pleased. Her evil plans came in three parts. 1 Shang Changge: “Take out the old emperor so my beautiful crown prince brother can ascend the throne without a hitch.” Her beautiful crown prince brother: “...” Why co 3.4kReads9.1Score31714d adds
23. 23 满 The Whole Sect Is Full of Crazy Villains, Only the Junior Sister Is a Goofball 满门反派疯批，唯有师妹逗比 Wei Xiaoxi未小兮Ancient Romance3.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a book, Ye Linglong becomes the vicious cannon-fodder villainess in a cultivation novel. With terrible aptitude, she even coerces the heroine into taking her into the top sect during the Cultivation Tournament. After joining, she opposes the heroine at every turn and eventually dies a miserable death. To enjoy a long, happy life, Ye Linglong immediately gives up on coercing the heroine and turns around to join the worst sect in the cultivation world. She’s done being th 251.1kReads9.6Score25.1k14d adds
24. 24 这 This Princess Consort Is a Force to Be Reckoned With, and She Deserves to Be Spoiled! 这个王妃路子野，得宠！ Noble Title for a Meal封侯拜饭Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted The Prince Regent says, “My princess consort is of royal blood, a delicate flower who can't lift a finger.” Meanwhile, the Prince Regent's consort, a whip in her left hand and a blade in her right, beats a gang of rebels until they flee in terror. The Prince Regent says again, “My consort only knows how to sew. How would she know anything about the occult?” A century-old ghost, sewn up like a kite by the Prince Regent's consort, weeps as it flies through the sky. The Prince Regent sighs again. “ 7.8kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds
25. 25 辰 Master Chen, Your Wife Is Here to Steal the Baby 辰爷，夫人来偷娃了 Mu Qingyou慕清幽Modern Romance364k WordsCompleted Chu Yechen has lost it. Whenever he sees Gu Yunyou, he wants to fight her. This woman has her eye on his little heartthrob and is always trying to steal him away. He’s sure she’s here to steal his kid. He has to protect his little darling. Later, he realizes this woman actually has her eye on him. First she steals his kid, then she makes a move on him. Then one day, he sees his little darling go from one to three. Three identical faces stand in front of him in perfect formation. Two cool 3D-prin 4.6kReads9.1Score58114d adds

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    Try this one, it's already finished.

26. 26 王 Your Highness, Hold Her Back! The Princess Consort Strikes to Kill 王爷拦着点，王妃出手就要命 Jiang Ajiangjiang姜啊姜姜Ancient Romance566k WordsCompleted Transmigration + sweet romance + a devoted couple Lin Ye transmigrates by accident, only to be used as a pawn by her own father and forced to marry a disabled prince. Lin Ye: “Your Highness, I’ve come to defect. How about we pull off a spy-within-a-spy operation?” The prince: Is this woman an idiot or what?! With silver needles in her delicate hands, she heals the prince’s legs. With deft hands, she takes up carpentry and strikes fear into powerful enemies on every side. The prince turns into he 5.2kReads9.3Score56814d adds

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    The second book features a male general as the male lead, and the female lead, who transmigrates and brings powerful weapons to the dynasty. The third book features a regent with a multifaceted personality, a dramatic flair, aloof yet protective nature, and the male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight.

27. 27 摄 The Regent Prince's Consort Is Fearlessly Bold 摄政王妃很猖狂 Mo Xiaomo墨小陌Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The international assassin Ye Chujiu is dead? The international assassin Ye Chujiu is alive again! Reborn in the body of a notorious idiot in the Tianqi Dynasty! An idiot? Ha. One dance at the palace banquet leaves the whole world stunned! One offhand line at a poetry gathering becomes a timeless couplet! A pitiful little thing everyone can bully? Ha. Wicked aunt? I'll tear that mouth of yours apart! Fake-sweet stepsister? I'll break your hands! Blind ex-fiancé dumps her, then wants her b 270Reads8.7Score10314d adds
28. 28 小 My Heart Flutters for Qi 小鹿乱祁 Tu Su兔苏Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted A captivating, fallen heiress x a cunning, unhinged tycoon with peacock-like flair "Marriage first, love later + secret identities + powerful leads + simmering tension + taking down scumbags + devoted to each other + older man in a position of power lowers his head + happy ending" From the start, Qi Jinghe is stabbed in the chest by Lu Yiyang, a short-haired woman disguised as a man, and her undercover identity is exposed. A week later, Lu Feng, also known as Lu Yiyang, takes on the identity of 25Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is a crazy rich young master, and the female lead is a down-on-her-luck heiress.

29. 29 尤 The Temptress 尤物 Er Xi二喜Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Enchantress will be released on March 25 at 8 p.m. (A devoted one-on-one romance, with both leads each other’s first and only.) Zhou Yi is notorious in their circle for being a shameless playboy. Everyone thinks he cares about pleasure, not feelings. That is, until a video leaks one day. In it, Zhou Yi looks like a devout believer, clasping a woman’s slender wrist in his hand. His eyes are filled with fervor and tenderness as he murmurs in a low, hoarse voice, “Jiang Yin 4kReads9.5Score87214d adds

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    ① Predicted topic! A forced marriage due to pregnancy, followed by a breakup and reconciliation. It has both angst and sweetness, and the female lead is strong. The male lead is a tragic, domineering CEO. The main plot is complete, similar to ②. ③ And ④ are some of my favorite stories featuring strong, independent characters: ③ is a story about two CEOs, and ④ features two celebrities. All are stories set in wealthy families.

30. 30 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
31. 31 影 Miss Film Queen, Will You Marry Me? 影后，结婚吧 Zhangzhi's Chapter弓长之章Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted For eight years, whether director Gu Heng and award-winning actress Ye Shu had ever been together remained a favorite topic of gossip. Then reporters finally caught the two of them... Faced with questions, Ye Shu gave them a cool look. “You’re reading too much into it.” Director Gu smiled nonchalantly. “If the award-winning actress says it didn’t happen, then it didn’t.” 5.2kReads8.9Score43614d adds
32. 32 病 The Sickly and Possessive Ninth Duke's Spoiled Little Wife Is Such a Tease 病娇九千岁的小娇妻又作又撩 Dawn Clouds Rise from the Sea云霞出海曙Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted [Gentle, tender official courtesan beauty VS aloof, noble eunuch in disguise] [Two strong, devoted leads. The haughty Eunuch of Nine Thousand Years becomes unexpectedly adorable later on. The sweet, endearing beauty plays the pig to eat the tiger from the start, then takes down the people who framed the Mei family.] To reward the ruthless eunuch Zhu Ye, who is second only to the emperor and has helped him well, the emperor presents him with a delicate, gentle official courtesan for his company. 44Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The aloof and cold Ninth Prince is hypocritical and wields immense power. The female lead doesn't hold him back later on, and the author updates three chapters a day.

33. 33 界 The Rose on the Border Marker 界碑上的玫瑰 Qiqi Is No Tangyuan七七不汤圆Modern Romance122k WordsCompleted Autumn, 1913. Beneath Shanghai’s glittering surface, undercurrents roil. Lin Wanxing, a wealthy merchant’s daughter recently returned from studying abroad, resolutely enters a political marriage with young warlord commander Fu Chengyuan to save Chinese industry. On their wedding night, he regards her coldly. “We’re both pawns. Why pretend this is real?” She removes her pearls and jade ornaments with a faint smile. “Young Marshal, I never wanted the title of Mrs. Fu.” Over the next three years, s 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Books from the Republican era often feature powerful male protagonists who are not burdensome, but the endings are often tragically happy.

34. 34 江 The Underworld Boss Falls for Me 江湖大佬爱上我 New Dynasty's Round Three-Seven新朝圆圆的三七Ancient Romance101k WordsCompleted Shen Hua swore she only wanted to be a thief of good character. At first, all she wanted was to make a name for herself and bring the Seven Wonders Tower to greater heights. Who knew she'd accidentally beat the young master of Fuliu Manor until he was black and blue? So, naturally, she prepared to run away. Then, by another accident, she ended up raising a boy. The jade-like child grew into a lofty beauty, ripe for the picking, calling her "Sis" at every turn. Who could resist that? The head of 14Reads—Score114d adds

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    They're all big shots, and the female lead is also very smart and witty.

35. 35 于 Yu Xiaoruo's Plan to Tame Her Husband 于小若的驭夫计划 The Long Wind Cannot Cross长风不能渡Modern Romance120k WordsOngoing When the girl he cared about fell in love for the first time, she got cheated on. How could Young Master Qin let that stand? He thoroughly wrecked his rival. The girl went abroad to clear her head, and just when he finally had a chance to be alone with her and was ready to put his slow-and-steady plan into action, news came that her rival was getting engaged. Even worse, in less than a week, there was no stopping the girl from rushing back home... Back when they first met, the girl had told him —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a sweet contemporary romance novel. The male lead is incredibly powerful, but he remains hidden at the beginning. The female lead is strong on her own, and her secrets are revealed one by one. It's still being updated, so you can wait until it's fully released before reading.

36. 36 霸 The Tyrannical Young Master Lu's Forced Love 霸道陆少强制爱 Bunny Is Too Fat兔兔太肥Modern Romance320k WordsOngoing The CEO of Meidi Group, a top imperial capital conglomerate: "Lin Yue, I know I made an unforgivable mistake when I treated you as a bargaining chip for profit. I was blind. I've regretted it day and night for years. Please, take pity on me and come back to me. I want to spend the rest of my life making up for the pain I caused you." Su Ran, heir to a top family whose businesses span the globe: "Yueyue, I once lost myself in my family's interests and pushed you away with my own hands. I've hated —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The magic of love goes round and round

37. 37 狼 The Wolfish CEO’s Trillion-Dollar Darling 狼性总裁的千亿宠妻 Little Ayan小阿言Modern Romance110k WordsOngoing Four independent stories about romance among the wealthy [Shen family playboy from Beijing's elite circle vs. Xie family actress from Liancheng, a seemingly sweet and innocent girl] [Possessive pursuit + second male lead takes the girl + stealing someone else's love + groveling for forgiveness] The most accomplished hunters enter the game disguised as prey. When you think I've been tamed by you, have you considered that I might be the one taming you? When Beijing's notorious playboy meets a mast —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is a typical young lady from a prestigious family, and the second male lead rises to power.

38. 38 重 Reborn: My Partner Turns Out to Be My Boss 重生之我的对象竟是我上司 Mozi331沫子331Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted Jiang Wanwan was a nobody, but after being reborn, she discovers that the man she's dating is her boss. She falls in love with him too: Fu Xinian, a domineering CEO. Later, he discovers that he isn't really part of the Fu family, while Jiang Wanwan finds out that she's actually descended from the Ye family. Together, she and Fu Xinian fall in love while exploring uncharted territory. 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    So good, so good, so good! 😘😘😘😘 [Add one to your bookshelf][Add one to your bookshelf][Add one to your bookshelf] Everyone, let's go!

39. 39 糟 Oh No! My Former Lover Is the Crown Prince 糟糕！我始乱终弃的恩客是太子 Sleepy Meow Meow睡不醒的喵喵酱Ancient Romance559k WordsCompleted Original Title: Oh No! The Patron I Used and Abandoned Is the Crown Prince [Sweet Romance] [Mutual First Love] [Devoted Husband] [Love Grows Over Time] [Many Foreshadowing Twists] [Comedy] A quirky, down-on-her-luck heroine who grows into herself + a gentle hero Shen Yuan grew up in a small town in the south. Only when her mother died did she learn that her biological father was the powerful Marquis Shen of the capital. With no one to rely on, the orphaned girl set out on a thousand-mile journe 8kReads9.0Score96614d adds

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    🍒Popular books are here, carefully selected by Xiaohan for you. You'll find them endlessly fascinating after just one reading! ①The female protagonist goes to her father in the capital. She is kidnapped and sold to a brothel as soon as she leaves her small town. In order to escape, she tricks her patron into taking her away. When they are almost in the capital, she sneaks away after peeking at other people's silver. However, she doesn't expect to find out that her patron is actually the Crown Prince when she goes to a banquet in the palace with her father.

40. 40 救 Help! My Handsome Senior in the Shared Apartment Is Flirting Like Crazy 救命！合租学长撩疯了 Shu Zhi黍枝Modern Romance416k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] A socially anxious, skin-hungry softie × a cool, ruthless heartthrob with a sharp tongue The first thing Chu Yu did after moving into her new home was ask on social media: "What do I do if my live-in roommate is ridiculously handsome?" "I have no experience writing fiction. Can I learn from my roommate?" "What if I was watching a video and accidentally projected it onto my roommate's room..." "When my skin hunger flares up, can I go to my roommate for help..." They 59.3kReads9.5Score8.2k14d adds
41. 41 冷 The Ice-Cold Secretary: President Lu Insists I Take the Top Spot 冷艳秘书：陆总他非要我上位 Many-Treasure Fish多宝鱼儿Modern Romance330k WordsCompleted On the first day Lin Weixi became Lu Jingchen's secretary, the whole company was betting on how many days it would take before he made her cry. She came from a once-wealthy family that had gone bankrupt. Sharp-tongued and cold-hearted, she was only in it for the money. Lu Jingchen, the devil of the business world, was cold and strict, and despised pretty faces with no substance. Everyone said a woman who'd clawed her way up from the bottom like her wasn't even fit to shine his shoes. Later... Sh —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommended!

42. 42 当 When an Underhanded Earth Prince Meets a Playful Mercury Princess 当地球腹黑王爷遇上水星俏皮公主 Swollen Ears肿胀的耳朵Ancient Romance121k WordsCompleted Mengya, the youngest daughter of the Shui Xing Yue Li clan, was so playful that she secretly followed a patrol squad away from Mercury. When she passed Earth, she was captivated by its culture, scenery, and lively everyday life, and missed the return ship! Her unauthorized stay on Earth also caused a disruption in the space-time continuum, sending her soul into the body of Ouyang, the eldest young lady of a general's household! Forced into Ouyang's body, Mengya had planned to enjoy her new stat —Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 43 定 Look Again: The Third Young Master Is Fighting for Everything 定睛一看三少爷他又争又抢 Jin Sheng Yan谨笙言Ancient Romance105k WordsOngoing A chance encounter in Jiangnan brings together Su Jinshu, a sharp-witted merchant's daughter with no family left, and Jiang Linchuan, the sincere and pure-hearted third son of a minister. There are no gimmicks of being reborn or transmigrating, and no golden finger. They exchange sincerity for sincerity, and amid society's judgment and the little hassles of everyday life, stand side by side. With warmth and resolve, they face the world's malice and write a profound love story that begins with a —Reads—Score—14d adds
44. 44 罪 Criminal Love: The Cold CEO's Mysterious Darling 罪爱，冷酷总裁的神秘娇妻 Cabbage and Fermented Tofu白菜豆腐乳Modern Romance150k WordsCompleted [Love and Hate] [Strong Female Lead] [Revenge] [Three Chapters a Day] Lin Ruoxin was once the heiress of a wealthy family. Three years ago, she lost everything when her family went bankrupt, her parents died, and her younger brother disappeared. Behind it all was a scheme by Jiang Ye Han, CEO of the Jiang Group. To take revenge, Lin Ruoxin transforms herself into a career elite, infiltrates the Jiang Group, and carefully plots her way closer to Jiang Ye Han. With her intelligence and skill, she —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Revenge story, the female lead infiltrates the male lead's inner circle, no unnecessary drama, and the characters aren't idiotic. Worth reading! 👀

45. 45 霸 The CEO's Cherished One: The Matchmaking Queen's Journey into High Society 霸总心尖宠：红娘女王的豪门征途 The Little Miser Racing Home飞奔回家的小财迷Modern Romance138k WordsOngoing [Main CP: Protective, fatherly CEO x lustful heroine; Side CP: Two men, younger top x Boss bottom; both strong; one-on-one] Oh, what a day! Another handsome guy! Jin Qing immediately felt full of energy again and thought, My eyes just can't get enough today! She pulled out her list of CEOs to keep track of... He Yan snorted and dragged Jin Qing away. "He Yan, let me finish watching the drama. At least let me take a sniff, please? Hey, slow down..." He Yan really didn't care about the gossip-lovi —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It has everything you want to see.

46. 46 晚 The CEO Who Knows My Heart: A Gentle Evening Breeze 晚风知我意之霸道总裁 The Stars Rose and Fell Last Night昨夜星辰浮沉Modern Romance175k WordsCompleted The neon lights of the city are the never-ending backdrop to modern urban life. This is especially true in this first-tier city known as the “Magic City.” Once night completely swallows the bustle of the day, the towering skyscrapers light up one after another, like stars in a forest of steel. They are cold and distant, yet dazzling in a way that is almost suffocating. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 47 小 After the Poor Little One Gets Pregnant, the Tycoon Takes Her Home to Have His Baby 小可怜怀孕后，大佬抱回家生崽 Rabbit Meat Bun兔肉包子呐Modern Romance705k WordsCompleted Both leads are each other's first and only; a little angst at first, then lots of doting; not a strong female-lead story; not pure wish fulfillment; a touch of realism Li Yanqing is the eldest heir to the wealthy Li family in the capital. At twenty-nine, he is still unmarried. Old Master Li is so furious that he announces on television, “If I still can't hold a grandson this year, I'll donate all my assets to charity.” Reporters openly speculate that the Li family will die out, until someone acc 844Reads6.6Score10014d adds
48. 48 强 Forced Love: My Husband, the Celibate, Devotes Himself to Me 强制宠爱，禁欲老公独宠我 Ai Jiliang爱己凉Modern Romance207k WordsOngoing [Sweet Romance] [Protective, Fatherly Husband] [Long-Planned Love] [Sweet College Student] [Sizzling Chemistry] Shi Nuan proactively handed Pei Beihan a prenuptial agreement to make her position clear: if he ever wanted a divorce, all he had to do was tell her. She would cooperate, leave with nothing, and never take advantage of him. He pinned her in a corner against the wall, his face dark. "Mrs. Pei, we aren't even married yet, and you're already planning to make me a twice-divorced man?" Sh —Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 49 炙 A Seared Kiss With a Wild Rose 炙吻野玫瑰 Little Yi 1 Ah小懿1呀Modern Romance143k WordsCompleted Synopsis: [School Life] × [Sweet Romance] × [Mutual Devotion] × [Hot-Tempered Guy × Beautiful, Proud Heiress] Zhou Siyu was the most famous name at Beijing No. 1 High School. He was ruthless and kept his words short, and he changed girlfriends every few days. He couldn't help it: he was handsome, cocky, and rich. No one went through girlfriends faster than him. He could fight, skip school, and do just about anything. The real headache was that even the teachers couldn't handle him. That is, unti 44Reads9.0Score—14d adds
50. 50 难 Unbearable! My Whirlwind-Wedding Husband Blushes at My Flirting 难以招架！闪婚老公被撩得脸红耳赤 Sweetheart Candy酥心糖Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Lin Suyu was once locked up by Zhao Lanzun for three days. After experiencing the torment of hunger and thirst, she both hated and feared him. Who would have thought that the man she was meeting on a blind date would turn out to be that living demon she'd been desperate to avoid? Should she save her life or get revenge? It was a difficult choice. He was the wealthiest young heir among the rich and powerful, cold and chaste, with an iron grip on everything. His stunningly handsome face had capti 2Reads6.2Score—14d adds

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