I’ll Always Submit to the Clearheaded, Rational Heroines in These Authors’ Stories 我永远臣服与作者笔下那些清醒理智的女主

1. 1 快 Quick Transmigration: The Max-Level Big Shot Gets the Cannon Fodder Script 快穿当满级大佬拿到炮灰剧本 Ran Qiqi冉七柒Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted When the Cannon Fodder System has no other choice, it grabs a random lackey, never expecting to latch onto a max-level expert! From then on, it gets to coast to victory. In the heroine's story, the lives of cannon fodder characters are always turned upside down by her. No matter how innocent they are, cannon fodder can only ever be cannon fodder, a stepping stone on the heroine's road to happiness. Then Guihua transmigrates into the cannon fodder characters of various little worlds. Guihua says: 27.1kReads9.4Score2.2kShelves

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   🌈🌈🌈First up is *Guhua*, is there anyone who doesn't know my beloved Hua-jie?! The second book features a pure hedonist, clear-headed and rational, exquisitely self-serving female protagonist. She's all about avoiding hardship and suffering, striving to live comfortably in every world. After reading these two books, I feel like I need to develop a brain! [Facepalm] I have to say, I'll always be fascinated by such intelligent female protagonists! [Kiss][admiration][you'll see]

2. 2 神 The Gods Devour Earth 神噬地球 The Old Donkey Keeps Braying驴子老叫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse530k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast] [Anti-Cheat Story] [Political Intrigue] [Slow-Burn, Not a Power Fantasy] [No Stereotypical Characters] [Intellectual Battles] [A Mix of Classical and Modern Chinese Prose, Not for Everyone] (Revised through Chapter 34 of Volume Two. The remaining chapters will be updated gradually.) Thermodynamics applies in this book. You cannot regenerate mana forever. Any method of increasing one's power will gradually be discovered by others over time, causing its benefits to diminish until t 48.8kReads9.5Score9.1kShelves

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   A passerby brutally beats up a cheat-like character, while an atheist outwits Cthulhu. A new genre, the anti-cheat style, with no stereotypical character designs. Just like in reality, when all characters' intelligence loses its value and halo, the cheat-like ability becomes a death knell for possessing a treasure.

3. 3 快 The Quick Transmigration Cannon Fodder Won't Play by the Rules 快穿炮灰她不走寻常路 Traveler in Misty Rain一蓑烟雨客Ancient Romance1.7M WordsOngoing No fixed pairing, Qing-dynasty setting + historical eras + other worlds, with a pocket dimension Note: The heroine is a hedonist and a self-serving perfectionist. Her motto is that she can eat anything but hardship and endure anything but suffering. She tries to live comfortably in every world. After more than twenty years of bad luck, college student Shen Anning finally catches a break, only to die the day before her fortune is due to arrive. Perhaps her resentment is too great: just before sh 66.2kReads9.4Score2.8kShelves
4. 4 农 The Farmer’s Daughter Refuses to Marry, and Her Future Powerful Official Loses Control in Public 农女拒嫁，未来权臣当众失控 The Eight of August八月的八Ancient Romance232k WordsCompleted [Romance first, career second] Since the heavens have given her a chance to start over, Xie Qinglian wastes no time. She decides not to give Shen Xingzhou any chance to grow up: she'll drown him in the river, push him off a mountain, or poison him with a poisonous fruit! [Shen Xingzhou: a mad beauty] When he discovers that Zhenzhen, the woman he loves, is actually Xie Qinglian and that she wants to kill him, he decides that if they cannot be husband and wife in life, then they can be a pair of g 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   All the female protagonists are lucid. Anyone want to see the kids? Anyone want to come and see? I'm recommending it myself. Please look at me, anyone want to see me? Xie Qinglian has been reborn!! Since heaven has given her a second chance, Xie Qinglian is swift and decisive, deciding not to give Shen Xingzhou a chance to grow up. She'll drown him in the river, push him off a mountain to his death, and poison him with a poisoned fruit! [Shen Xingzhou: Crazy!] When he discovers that his beloved Zhenzhen (Xie Qinglian) actually harbors murderous intentions towards him, he decides that since they can't be husband and wife in life, they'll be a ghost couple! If Zhenzhen wants to drown him, he'll drag her to the underworld with him. If Zhenzhen wants to push him off a mountain, he'll hold her and perish together. If Zhenzhen wants to poison him, he'll eat the poisoned fruit with her.

5. 5 坐 The Third Young Lady of the Earl's House Returns After Three Years in Prison 坐了三年牢的伯府三小姐回来了 The Eight of August八月的八Ancient Romance390k WordsCompleted Three years in prison were not the end of the road for her. They were a chance to be reborn. On the first day after her release, she returned to the manor, only to have her own flesh and blood tell her to go back to the countryside. They thought she was an embarrassment and wished they had never had her as a relative. Since family ties meant so little to them, she decided to sever them with a letter, cutting off even the bond of blood. Her life after prison would not go downhill. It would only s 705Reads8.5Score105Shelves
6. 6 睡 Forgive Everything Before Bed, Wake Up and Take on the World 睡前原谅一切，醒来干翻世界 Cantaloupe Stewed in an Iron Pot铁锅炖香瓜Modern Romance295k WordsCompleted [Entertainment Industry + Livestream Variety Show + Show Within a Show + Letting Loose] After completing transmigration-into-a-book missions in a hundred worlds, An You received a gift from the System: a chance to return to her original world and live her life over again! An You: Let the gears of fate start turning! A fake heiress arrives at her country grandfather’s cottage to film a variety show, but fails to recognize him when he returns from his walk. An You: Oh my~ In this forgotten garden, 4.5kReads8.5Score500Shelves

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   This book!! I will recommend it countless times!!! It's already completed, not too long, and totally worth reading repeatedly! Full of humor and satire, it's all about life. The female protagonist, An You, transmigrates into a pirated book in her original world, essentially reborn! She's got maxed-out skills and is incredibly funny! It's like a live-streamed variety show—if you're not comfortable with something, you fight it out and outwit the director! The author created an original play-within-a-play, a live-streamed immersive murder mystery game that's unconventional! The male and female leads are mutually attracted; love leads to being together! The supporting characters are not stereotypical; everyone has a voice! A must-read!

7. 7 七 Military Marriage in the 1970s: The Supporting Actress Builds Warplanes and Defies Her Fate 七零军婚：女配造战机撕碎炮灰命 Jin Xilan金汐澜Modern Romance2.0M WordsOngoing [Period Setting] [Side Character Awakening] [Power Couple] [Light Ensemble Cast] [Military Marriage] [Both Leads Are Loyal in Body and Heart] Lan Huan accidentally took a fall and passed out. She had a dream and discovered that they were living inside a military romance novel. And she was nothing more than a nameless, doomed side character, brought in to make the male and female leads reunite, while also causing the second male lead to fall in love with the heroine at first sight. To stay alive, 2.2kReads—Score184Shelves

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   I will always admire the female lead. She walks step by step towards where she wants to go, embodying a sense of profound understanding and enduring beauty. Being with the male lead doesn't mean she's solely revolving around him; she continues on her path to becoming herself. Her family cares for her and sometimes makes things difficult for the male lead, but unlike some female leads who blindly pity him, she understands their concern and tries to empathize with them. Initially, she understands the male lead's stubbornness due to his mission and other matters, but she leaves without hesitation because her family and her own goals are more important. Later, when they meet again, she initially refuses his advances. She needs what he gives her and tries to repay him with her own. Later, she discovers his change and honestly faces her evolving feelings for him, leading to their relationship. However, she doesn't become someone who revolves solely around him. She continues on her own path, striving for her ideals, and the male lead is simply a fellow traveler on that journey.

8. 8 浮 A Glorious Dream, Mountains and Rivers Far Away 浮华梦山河远 Angelica Grows by the Southern Shore白芷生南浦Ancient Romance521k WordsOngoing Is marrying up into a noble family a ladder to the clouds, or a blade at your throat? Everyone envies a merchant’s daughter who marries into a marquis’s household. But after a torrential rain in Huazhou, everything changes. Her husband gets caught up in the succession struggle, and she’s abducted by human traffickers... Even her family thinks she’ll never come back. But she not only returns, she also becomes the owner of Baoxing Trading House. Every time you think she’s finally found her foo 87Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I just don't understand how some authors can create characters who are tortured so badly, yet still manage to get back together in the end. Not only do they have an extremely low sense of deservingness, but they're also mindless saints who inexplicably want to save or sacrifice themselves for others.

9. 9 雪 Snow Falls on Youyan 雪落幽燕 Helian Chengcheng赫连澄澄Ancient Romance176k WordsCompleted Li Mei, courtesy name Shuyuan, is the legitimate daughter of Prince Yongping’s household. At seven, she was granted the title of County Lady Jing’an. Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, she nevertheless had an unreliable mother. Her mother was a fiery-tempered daughter of a military family, fiercely jealous by nature. In a fit of rage, she killed Su Su, Prince Yongping’s favorite concubine, and was stripped of her title, expelled from the household, and sent to live in seclusion on Mount Nan, 1.1kReads—Score102Shelves

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   The female protagonist is the legitimate daughter, but due to her mother's influence, she is disliked in the royal household. The illegitimate daughter, though married, remains favored. The illegitimate daughter causes trouble, leading to her entire family's exile and her being divorced by her husband's family. The female protagonist is also jilted by her fiancé. She escapes in time, fleeing to Youzhou with her mother, where she settles and finds love with the male lead, a kind and gentle general. During her exile, the illegitimate daughter is robbed and sold to Youzhou; the female protagonist's former fiancé is also robbed on his way back to his ancestral home and sold to Youzhou as well. Coincidentally, the female protagonist's family needs servants, so her former fiancé and the illegitimate daughter become a servant and a maid in her household.

10. 10 罪 Revenge: Just Desserts 【复仇】罪有应得 Chen Qiulai陈秋来Modern Romance411k WordsOngoing A pure revenge story. The heroine will never fall in love with anyone. The two things Xiang Yuxiao hates most are money and power. The former is built on greed and bloodshed; the latter is gained when a few oppress the many. But for the sake of revenge, she spends ten years working her way into the circles of the richest and most powerful people in the country. She's not there to demand justice from them. She intends to claim fairness on her own terms. Xiang Yuxiao doesn't believe in the law. Sh 3.3kReads8.8Score365Shelves

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    There is no romantic subplot.

11. 11 龖 The Thunderous Roar of the Dragon 龖之赫霆之砉 Golden Lord金公Ancient Romance674k WordsCompleted The dragon's fierce clash: Twin dragons coil and fight, their claws tearing and scales flying, blood splattering everywhere. Their battle makes thunder roar across the nine heavens, bringing down punishment. [Defiant, Rebellious Heroine + Men Take a Back Seat + Crushing Scumbags + Strategy + Cultivating the Mind and Forging a Path] Lin Wan'er, the legitimate second daughter of the Minister of War's household, is neither strikingly beautiful nor warm in temperament. She was born with few 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    All of them are series...

12. 12 楚 Who Can Recognize the Jade of Chu Mountain? 楚山之玉谁能识 Helian Chengcheng赫连澄澄Ancient Romance236k WordsCompleted She is the eldest legitimate daughter of the Duke of Yong's household. Her mother did not suffer a difficult labor, but died suddenly after giving birth to her, and the girl was regarded as ill-omened. When she was ten, a female Daoist priest came to the estate to take her as an apprentice. She said that if the girl did not leave the household, her family would suffer a bloody disaster within five years. If she stayed away for five years, all would be well, and she could return to marry. Her fat 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Jia Yingchun time-traveled, but didn't return to the Jia family mansion, because that was a dead end. She traveled to a Duke's mansion in another dynasty, possessing martial arts skills and often standing up for girls. She had several cousins, with whom she had minor conflicts, but they weren't rivals; in crucial moments, her cousins ​​would offer her advice. She had a strained relationship with her stepmother, but when they became a community of shared destiny, she supported her stepmother. Although she had a marriage similar to Jia Yingchun's, she was no longer submissive. When her mother-in-law made things difficult for her, she argued her case logically, offering words but not money or physical strength. When her husband and maid were having an affair, she caught them in the act with precision and ruthlessness. Finally, she divorced her husband, went to the battlefield, and made a name for herself.

13. 13 穿 Reborn as a Vicious Villainess Fresh Out of Prison, I Get Kissed Senseless by the Crown Prince 穿成刚出狱恶毒女配被太子爷亲懵 Icy Lemon Grapefruit冰柠柚子Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted Mutual first-and-only love + a battle royale of suitors + irresistible romantic tension + feel-good transmigration into a book Fake delinquent girl, actually a gorgeous heiress × a vicious, sharp-tongued, handsome and tragic young master Song Shuyan was a top student from a wealthy family, adored by everyone. Then she transmigrated into a novel where the heroine pretends to be a scheming flirt to win over powerful men and become everyone's dream girl. Song Shuyan became a freshly released, vic 89Reads—Score120Shelves

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    I didn't fall in love at first sight with this character; rather, I gradually grew to like her through a slow and steady process of witty banter and playful arguments. It's written in such detail that it was incredibly moving! I fell in love with the female lead even before the male characters.

14. 14 顶 Top-Tier Green Tea: A Black Swan's Training Manual 顶级绿茶：黑天鹅修炼手册 One Little Momo一只末末Modern Romance147k WordsOngoing [Elegant, clear-eyed fake green tea girl x aloof, arrogant young master] [Both virgins / Happy ending / Coercive love / Groveling pursuit] Ning Xiran had one dream since childhood: to break into high society. Her family was well-off, and she wanted for nothing, but she was still nowhere near her goal. So she became an expert at adapting to different people, always careful with her words and actions, leaving no room for fault as she steadily climbed the social ladder. Before long, she became a pr 156Reads—Score105Shelves

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    The female lead is simple, kind, and lovely, but also very rational, clear-headed, unwilling to suffer losses, and quite strong-willed. Some of the plot points are based on real experiences. We welcome everyone to immerse themselves in the Black Pearl Michelin-starred luxury hotel experience, ride in a sports car, and participate in VIC brand events.

15. 15 重 Reborn, I Ruined My Peerless Beauty. My Sisters Laughed and Called Me Crazy, Not Knowing Their End Was Near 重生我毁掉绝世容貌，姐妹笑我癫狂，不知死期已至 The Days of Wool毛线的日子Ancient Romance9k WordsCompleted Reborn, I destroy my peerless beauty. My sisters laugh at me for going mad, not knowing their time to die has come. 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is very clear-headed after her rebirth.

16. 16 恋 The Movie Emperor Starts Showering Me with Sweetness After the Dating Show 恋综后影帝他撒糖了 Sweet Peach Yaoyao甜桃夭夭Modern Romance368k WordsCompleted How do you deal with going on a dating show with your high school sweetheart... Unable to afford the astronomical cancellation fee, Su Qingyu agreed to the production team's arrangements and finished filming, determined to keep their lives separate. One dark, windy night, her high school sweetheart pinned her against the wall. His voice was low, choked with anger and resentment. “Why the hell did you break up with me?” Before Su Qingyu could finish answering, he kissed her like a madman. “You h 13.7kReads9.3Score1kShelves

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    [Already hooked!] The female lead is a doctor, calm and collected, who gets tricked into a dating reality show by her best friend, [facepalm] and to make matters worse, she runs into her first love. Shen, the movie star, can't understand why he was dumped by this smart, well-behaved girl back then? Just because he got a question wrong? ❔ Are breakup reasons from smart girls really that casual?

17. 17 生 Survival Game: I'm the Big Shot's Golden Finger 生存游戏，我是大佬的金手指 Delighted by Flower Blessings喜闻花福Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.5M WordsOngoing In the New World Galaxy Butterfly game space, to promote the development of a republic of star citizens, the Heart of the Universe, Nazhi, has custom-designed the [Star World Order Plan] for Blue Star citizens, with the aim of selecting outstanding star citizens. The New World Galaxy Butterfly game officially launched on Blue Star on July 3, 2025. In the first phase, one million Blue Star residents entered the closed beta. Ruan Pingxia, frail and sickly since childhood, somehow received a beta i 9.9kReads8.6Score914Shelves

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    A good book with positive values.

18. 18 漾 You Make My Heart Ripple 漾在心尖 Boiling a Frog in Hot Water热水泡青蛙Modern Romance184k WordsCompleted When Shi Yang was twenty, her family sent her abroad. She spent five years alone in the United States, thinking everyone must have forgotten her by now. Then Ji Fanxing messaged her, telling her to come home and break up a wedding. She agreed. On her first day back, Ji Huai met her at the airport, took her suitcase, and opened the car door. It was as if nothing had changed in five years, yet everything had. Song Huaishuang stood beside him, with the menacing Song family behind her. And Shi Yang 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A very clear-headed female lead

19. 19 我 I Heard Senior Brother Riding a Green Crane 我闻师兄驾青鹤 Golden Lord金公Ancient Romance373k WordsOngoing [A dual-female-lead coming-of-age adventure, a journey north through the cultivation world] The unluckiest transmigrator in history: Lin Chunya! No money, no power, no looks, no connections, and not even a golden finger! That makes her the most short-tempered and petty transmigrator in history, too. Though she has a fiery temper and is always bouncing around, at least she cherishes her life and doesn't charge blindly into danger. Though she doesn't charge blindly into danger, she still can't sta 15Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 20 翡 Lotus in an Emerald Cage 翡翠笼中莲 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CAncient Romance49k WordsCompleted The Lotus in the Jade Cage 838Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female author's proudest work‼️ My absolute favorite Tomato female-oriented historical romance novels, all featuring charming and original characters, clear-headed and rational, not overly saintly, with several truly strong female protagonists who ultimately achieve fame and fortune, wielding immense power✌️❤️ 1: Domestic intrigue + Palace intrigue🩷 A bit tear-jerking, reminiscent of the bittersweet feeling of an unfulfilled love😭 The daughter of a jade merchant meets a down-on-his-luck prince who has fallen on hard times, but there's no spark between them until they fight assassins in a dilapidated temple. She falls in love with him, but he falls in love with another extremely delicate woman. By chance, he is placed on the throne by a powerful minister.👑🍅 He doesn't love her, but respects her and needs her wisdom to help him navigate between the powerful minister and the imperial court. She also lives peacefully with his lover. She loves him, so she loves him in a way that the male protagonist prefers.😍🍅 In the end, it is that delicate woman who protects the female protagonist with her own life until the very end. 😊 After reading it, you'll feel a sense of loss. It's a rare story where the male and female leads don't have a love story, but they need to use each other. There's no competition between them, and the aftertaste is very strong. 2: Power struggles and palace intrigue ❤️ The black lotus female lead is a slave girl, but she has the face of a phoenix. The head mistress not only doesn't kill her, but also spends a lot of money to cultivate her and build her momentum, successfully sending her into the palace. The male lead, the young emperor, really falls in love with her at first sight 💘 and immediately makes her empress 👑 In order to protect the secret of her background and power, she has been plotting to use external forces to bring down her enemies who stand in her way. She is about to kill her way through the harem, but the male lead, the emperor, loves her to the bone and just can't bring himself to punish her, not even to ignore her. 😍 The most divine part is the final, deathbed confession. The emperor already knew the female lead was originally a slave, and he knew she was ruthless and a bloodthirsty killer, but he was only grateful that he was the emperor and could help her. He also longed to be protected by her without hesitation just once 😭 Super tear-jerking! 3: Ancient Chinese romance novel with a strong female lead 🌹 A noble princess from a powerful family is forced into a political marriage with a prince, but the prince's heart belongs to another, and he plans to use her and her family as tools for future use. After collapsing in the rain, the female lead awakens and immediately leads her family to ally with the prince who is her husband's enemy, protecting her family and killing the male lead, her enemy 👍 In the process, she meets the mysterious spy male lead, and the two are drawn into each other's struggles and falls in love while still lucid. Super addictive and sweet! ✌️ A well-written novel with a smooth logic and a fresh plot 😍🍅

21. 21 完 Perfect Marriage Inspection Report 完美婚姻检修报告 Tao Le Su You Mi桃乐酥有米Modern Romance274k WordsOngoing He Thought I Didn't Know For five years of marriage, I lived the life every woman envied. My husband, Shen Yi, was the founder of Shenghai Tech, young, handsome, and self-made. He remembered everything I liked and arranged my homes, shops, and connections. Even the clients and funding for my business just happened to fall into place. He said it was love. Then the recipient of a company payment turned out to be an unfamiliar firm, a letter of guarantee was quietly withdrawn the night before a con 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A truly clear-headed and insightful female lead, a truly devoted and compassionate woman.

22. 22 团 A Guide to Our Adored Little Rascal Climbing Onto the Roof and Tearing It Apart 团宠崽崽上房揭瓦指南 Yun Xiaoda云小哒Modern Romance665k WordsCompleted [Foil Cannon Fodder + Wacky Premise + Face-Slapping and Crushing Scum + Saving the Villain + Adored Little Darling + A Touch of Ensemble Cast] After transmigrating, Song Zh sui finds herself the real daughter, switched at birth and abandoned from the moment she was born. She never has enough to eat or wear, and nearly gets beaten to death by her alcoholic adoptive father. To top it off, a System keeps chattering in her ear. System: Your mission is to continue the original host's life, struggling 6.2kReads8.5Score542Shelves
23. 23 我 The Secret I Can't Tell You About Me and His Brother 我和他兄弟不得不说的秘密 Golden Lord金公Modern Romance184k WordsOngoing When she wakes up, her whole body aches and her memories are a blur. She has no idea what happened, but realizes that the deep, all-consuming feelings she once had for Zhou Shiyu have completely vanished. Before she can piece together what caused it, one of Zhou Shiyu's butterfly-like friends flutters over to her, fixing her with a pair of captivating fox eyes. "Meng Qian, have you really lost your memory? You're not faking it, are you?" "Ha! You'd better not fall for me. I'm scared." Meng Qian 9Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 24 巫 The Witch's Cultivation Journey 巫女修仙传 Zhao Zhao A Mu Mu昭昭阿木木Fantastical Romance483k WordsCompleted Sword Cultivator! As the meridians inside her were pulled out inch by inch, she made no sound. She simply counted silently to herself: three left... When she counted down to zero, Qin Tianba found herself still sitting cross-legged where she had been. She lowered her head and glanced at her shattered dantian. It was completely empty. So her spiritual root was gone! Next came her bones, picked out one by one until her flesh, left without anything to support it, collapsed in a heap. Qin Tianba tho 199Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The main text is complete, so you can read with confidence; it's guaranteed to be enjoyable.

25. 25 锁 Locked Glaze 锁琉璃 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CAncient Romance36k WordsCompleted Locked Glaze 433Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 26 潜 Dive Buddy: He Waited Eight Years for Me, Just an Arm’s Length Away 潜伴：他在一臂之内，等了我八年 Tao Le Su You Mi桃乐酥有米Modern Romance260k WordsCompleted At a young age, Su Yining is already the top deputy chief forensic examiner at the Forensic Center. Her eyes can make bloodstains speak, and she keeps everyone at arm's length behind a layer of politeness. She thought there were only two things in this life she could count on: evidence never lies, and the love she had already sentenced to be "over" after that unanswered call on a night eight years ago. Eight years later, they meet again in Yanchuan. He Yunzhou is now the head of a rescue compa 2Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 27 明 Moonlight on Ice and Snow 明月照冰雪 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted A crazy, formidable woman. General Shen Guizhou VS a prince who only wants romance. Prince Chen Muyi Shen Guizhou was once the young general of the Shen Army, which commanded 300,000 troops in the northern frontier. As her reputation grew, her family feared the emperor would discover that she was a woman disguised as a man and bring disaster upon her. After weighing their options, they sacrificed her. For the sake of peace in the north and the hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the Shen Army, 5kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves

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    You won't regret taking a look.

28. 28 六 1960s Military Marriage The Fake Heiress Stops Sucking Up After Awakening 六零军婚：假千金觉醒后不舔了！ Luo Qingfu落青蚨Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Fake Heiress and Real Heiress + Rebirth + Satisfying Revenge + Military Marriage + Spatial Dimension + Coastal Foraging and Fishing + Warm, Sweet Romance Later On] “I want to marry into the Zhou family!” The moment Shi Lanlan said those words, Qiao Qingqing knew she'd been reborn just like her. In her previous life, the Shi mother had maliciously switched the babies. Shi Lanlan had been the beloved darling of the Qiao family for eighteen years, while Qiao Qingqing had lived like a dog in the Sh 4.6kReads8.8Score536Shelves
29. 29 穿 Transmigrate to Yunnan Worm Valley: A Survival Guide for the Consort of King Xian 穿越云南虫谷：献王妃求生指南 Like Snow, Remembering the Passing Years似雪忆流年Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing [Ghost Blows Out the Light] + [yandere] + [King Xian is a straight-up tyrant, no redemption arc] The rating has just been posted, so it’ll go up. Updates are steady, so you can’t go wrong giving this a try! I transmigrated, but instead of getting a comeback story, I landed straight in the palace of King Xian of the ancient Dian Kingdom! All around me, women wailed in agony. Before me stood a mad tyrant with a bronze sword in hand and a sinister look in his eyes. No System! No supernatural abilit 57.3kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves

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    As the title suggests, what kind of easy job could a princess consort possibly have? That's right, it's about a princess consort obsessed with seeking immortality, constantly treading on thin ice. Any slight misstep is immediately detected, but she remains remarkably clear-headed throughout. As you can see from my description, this isn't a strong female lead story. If you're looking for a strong female lead story, look away!

30. 30 国 The Imperial Academy’s Fallen Woman 国子监破鞋 Flying King1996飞大王1996Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing 136,543 people have already missed this book because of its title... One-of-a-kind pure heroine + nobody is innocent + romance and desire + the fate of the nation. Beauty fades, and with it, love. Golden fingers are just something people say to fool the gullible. She is a soul from another world, sharp-eyed and streetwise. In this decaying dynasty, she aims to amass a fortune beyond imagination and avoid the humiliation China suffered over the past century. 19Reads9.2Score168Shelves

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    Faced with the shackles of the times, we must not resort to brute force or forceful measures, but rather respect the realities of the past. The path to change is fraught with difficult struggles.

31. 31 昭 Zhaozhao Waits for Your Return 昭昭待君归 Su Asu苏阿苏Ancient Romance292k WordsOngoing [Ensemble character growth x historical political intrigue x love of country and family x sibling bonds x childhood friends x steadfast friendship x teacher and student turned enemies x everyone focused on their careers x no rivalry between women] [Reader’s guide] 1. A gentle, slow-brewing story with understated romance: sweet at first, then heartbreaking. 2. A richly drawn ensemble cast, each following their own path and bearing their own burdens. After the Seven Kingdoms War, the State of Zh 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Please see the following: [Slow-paced x Sweet at first, then bittersweet x Ensemble growth x Ancient political intrigue x Everyone focused on their careers x Patriotism x Unexpected twists of fate x Mutual redemption x Sibling affection x Childhood sweethearts x Teacher-student conflict x No female rivalry]. Beneath the surface of court intrigue and power struggles, the core of this book remains "love" and "growth." There are no truly evil characters; everyone is pushed forward by fate, and no one's fate is justified. It's not a traditional "feel-good" novel, because every "win" comes at the cost of "loss." Those who are lost will not return, but those who remain can still move forward. Dedicated to you and me, who are not afraid of loss and bravely embark on our own paths.

32. 32 相 Better Late Than Never, Let Passion Ignite 相见恨晚纵情惹火 Leafy Boughs 1枝叶扶疏1Modern Romance398k WordsOngoing Main couple: A young, powerful Beijing heir x an elite businesswoman from Hong Kong Side couple: A Beijing-born heir x a bar owner Older woman-younger man romance + love at first sight + both leads’ first relationship + feel-good wish fulfillment + face-slapping comeback + powerful female lead The moment Chu Zheng opened the door to her room at the Jingxianju Hotel, before she could react, Jiang Yinhuai pinned her against the back of the door. The man narrowed his eyes slightly and studied her f 161Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A clear-headed and rational female protagonist

33. 33 攫 Seizing the Red Cherry 攫取红樱 Golden Lord金公Modern Romance468k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she thought he was her father's illegitimate son. She humiliated, oppressed, and fought him at every turn, and in the end her family was destroyed. In this life, even the biggest fool wouldn't make the same mistake twice. Though deep down, she is still afraid of him. She has nevertheless resolved to treat him like her own younger brother from now on, making amends for the sins of her past life. In his previous life, that woman used every means at 12Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 34 念 Thinking of You, With Only Warmth Left in the Ashes 念你烬余温 Congcong Likes Fish葱葱喜欢鱼Modern Romance290k WordsCompleted [Campus romance + CEO + win-back-the-wife chase + sweet romance + two strong leads + rekindled love] After ten years apart, the CEO hides the truth about the car accident and chases after her, only to suffer a miserable downfall. Ten years after their separation, Su Nian discovers that Qin Yan lied not only about his identity, but also about the car accident that destroyed her family. Now that the truth has come to light, where can their relationship go from here? Qin Yan tries every means to 157Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist in this book is very clear-headed; you might want to check it out.

35. 35 雪 Spring Brewed in Snow 雪酿春 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰C44k WordsCompleted Snow-Brewed Spring 325Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 36 八 The 1980s: The Cold-Faced Officer Is Wrapped Around the Sickly Beauty's Finger 八零：冷面军官被病弱美人拿捏了 Little Silly Goose小呆鹅Modern Romance571k WordsCompleted [Military Marriage + Sweet Romance + Mutual Devotion] Martial arts prodigy Jiang Nianzhi transmigrates into a book and arrives in an alternate version of the 1980s, where she becomes a delicate, frail beauty. Thinking she would run into one terrible person after another, she rolls up her sleeves, ready to beat them all into submission. But her feisty mother favors girls over boys, her white-lotus sister is a doting sister-con, her grandmother is a beauty enthusiast, and her little brother has 83kReads9.4Score13.3kShelves
37. 37 我 After I Washed Off My Heavy Makeup, the Cold CEO Regretted Everything 我洗掉浓妆之后，高冷总裁后悔了 Teacher Xiao Guo小郭老师Modern Romance651k WordsCompleted [Max-level powerhouse heroine and a husband who brings his wife good fortune] After transmigrating into a book, Gu Nian casually rescues a down-and-out young man. He raises his head from the mire. Bruises can’t conceal his refined features, and he hoarsely vows to repay her kindness. His gaze falls on her face, and his dull eyes light up for a moment. The young man works three jobs every day, saves up to buy a gold bracelet, then presents it to her like a precious treasure. Gu Nian gives it a gl 981Reads8.0Score101Shelves
38. 38 将 The Bride-to-Be 将嫁 Echoes Linger for Three Days绕梁三日Ancient Romance287k WordsCompleted Three years ago, to pacify the western frontier, he married the daughter of the Governor-General of Yongzhou as his empress. But during his lifetime, he met Huo Shiying, the one and only woman of her kind, and the sole female general in the Great Yan dynasty. She doesn't know, and no one else does either, that he has followed her life for twenty whole years. When he was six, he first heard his mother and eldest sister mention her name, and wondered how a two-year-old girl could have been taken t 25kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
39. 39 终 At Last, Together Day and Night 终与卿暮暮朝朝 Golden Lord金公8k WordsCompleted At Last, Morning and Evening with You 7Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 40 他 He's a Fool, She's Loaded. What's It to You? 他人傻，她钱多，关你什么事 Mianmian Gao绵绵羔Ancient Romance206k WordsOngoing (A sickly but absurdly powerful heroine x a clingy, loyal, green-tea schemer of a hero who goes insane for her; two strong leads, both devoted only to each other, and plenty of sweet romance) Content warning: The story starts slow, then features a lot of political intrigue later on, so proceed with caution! The hero is genuinely an idiot at first, but he gets better. If that's not your thing, don't read. - She gets caught in a last-minute marriage swap, and the concubine still has her eye on the 109Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is a clear-headed and strong woman; although she is sickly, she is terrifyingly powerful!

41. 41 七 A Little Cannon Fodder’s Growth Diary in the 1970s 七零年代，炮灰小豆丁的成长日记 Playing the Passerby扮途人Modern Romance508k WordsCompleted [Period setting + family squabbles + cozy coming-of-age slice of life + family bonds + native-born young heroine + adorable child + no romance... too many elements to list. A chaotic mix of transmigration and rebirth. If you don’t like it, don’t read. Ensemble cast focus.] Four-and-a-half-year-old Chen Manyue is bound to a System, which tells her that her whole family is a bunch of troublemakers. Her father, Chen Zhongyi, may have “loyalty and righteousness” in his name, but he’s actually hot-te 13kReads8.6Score2.9kShelves
42. 42 栖 Princess Qixia 栖霞公主 Golden Lord金公Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted Princess Qixia 2Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 43 风 Where the Wind Leaves Its Trace, Beyond the White Line 风过留痕，白线之外 The Laws of the Stars星辰之理Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted [Not a power fantasy, no System, realistic, action psychology, everyday mysteries] Bailing first met Chen Feng at a dinner her younger sister had arranged at the last minute. He was neat-looking and impeccably mannered, even keeping a carefully measured distance whenever he came close. But she soon realized this "temporary boyfriend" was no ordinary man. When she was hurt, he would pull his hand back. When she was wary, he would take half a step away. He always left every choice up to her, yet w 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist of "Traces Left by the Wind" is not a heroine waiting to be rescued. Divorced and with an old shoulder injury, she still trains, works, and makes her own decisions. She writes on an A4 sheet of paper, "Private memo, about Morning Breeze, for my own use only, forbidden for Oriole to read," adding, "If Oriole sees this, she'll probably call it an audit report, a name I won't acknowledge." She creates a file for her crushes and conducts due diligence on her feelings, but ultimately dares to admit—I just like him. Clarity and sincerity are not contradictory; this kind of heroine is very reassuring to watch.

44. 44 冷 The Ice-Cold Empress Dowager Shines Like a Star 冷面皇太后她星光璀璨 Xing Xingxing行行星Modern Romance225k WordsOngoing [Ancient-to-Modern Transmigration] [Entertainment Industry] [Fake Heiress] [Golden Finger] [Two Strong Leads] When Xing Yuan, empress dowager of the Great Sheng, opened her eyes again, she had become a C-list actress from the Chu family, despised by everyone in the family and told by the entire internet to get lost. Her birth parents favored their adopted daughter, her older brother was convinced she was crooked, and there was no place for her in the entertainment industry. But now, everything w 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A powerful female protagonist transmigrates from ancient times to the present + a satisfying entertainment industry story + a true heiress seeking revenge + no romance brain 😎 She doesn't forgive her biased parents, nor does she show mercy to her adopted daughter. After transmigrating, the Empress Dowager's only focus is on her career and revenge. She plays her game in the entertainment industry with equal success, and even the most devoted male lead has to take a backseat until she reaches the top.

45. 45 年 A Commoner’s Road to Survival in the Era of Quick Transmigration 年代快穿凡人求生路 Springtime Deer Song鹿鸣春Modern Romance3.6M WordsOngoing Read this first: The protagonist has no memories and no golden finger. She only has vague impressions of the skills she learned in other worlds, as if she were born knowing them. The pacing varies: some worlds last around ten chapters, while others take dozens. The protagonist can be male, female, or an animal. There is no fixed CP. Men don’t occupy her heart, but she’s rarely been without one nearby. The story is still ongoing, so a low rating is normal. It will gradually rise later on. Every w 34kReads9.0Score2.7kShelves

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    These two authors are true masters, it's a pity they're terrible at naming things, but these two books are truly the pinnacle of quick transmigration novels, no cheat codes, and incredibly good! They're genuinely the best quick transmigration novels I've ever read! ① I highly recommend all girls read this novel, it's very insightful, you'll regret it if you don't! You can really learn so much! The author's greatest strength is this kind of insightful, sobering commentary! The author's novels all have very positive values, are uplifting, and are very profound. The author has a deep understanding of human nature and vividly portrays the myriad aspects of life! Most importantly, the female lead has extremely high emotional and intellectual intelligence! She has a strong core, is incredibly eloquent, and has amazing abilities! Her language skills are exceptional! The novel is very realistic, the author writes about human nature and interpersonal relationships very thoroughly! There are also various life philosophies and principles that you can really learn something from! I was frantically taking notes and screenshots while reading this novel. The female protagonist is clear-headed and has no special abilities. She often starts life in disastrous circumstances, lacking memories of her past lives and any special advantages. However, she doesn't follow the conventional path and manages to perfectly overcome adversity and turn the tables. In each new world, she has no memories of her previous lives, relying on her intelligence and diligence to break free from fate and forge her own path. This book truly depicts many real-life dilemmas women might encounter and how to cope with them. I think the author writes exceptionally well, providing many insights. Many of the material is drawn from real-life events, keeping up with current events... Secondly, this is truly the best, most profound, and meaningful novel I've read on Tomato (a Chinese online literature platform). It's completely different from other revenge-themed novels. The author's writing is excellent, realistic, down-to-earth, and profound. Essentially, there are no special abilities; the female protagonist is clear-headed, intelligent, and wise, and the others are equally intelligent. The female protagonist shares the same body with the original owner, guiding and teaching her lessons, reducing the original owner's self-destructive tendencies before she leaves. This is a true redemption story, truly touching. The author's writing is exceptional; it's so well-written! Each story is incredibly delicate and healing, leaving readers with a warm feeling and a lot of strength! It's wonderful; every story has its own meaning, and the female protagonist saves not just one person, but countless "hers."

46. 46 爱 Love Will Come to Rest 爱会停歇 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted [Playboy Turns Devoted] [Love Grows Over Time] [Sweet with a Little Angst] [Class Difference] Chen Chao, a rich playboy, falls sincerely in love with Yu Jiawen, who comes from an ordinary family. He knows he isn't the kind of person she'd ideally choose, but he can't let go of his feelings for her. "Yu Jiawen, do you know? Meeting you made me feel like I could have a proper relationship too." "I've thought about giving you up, but I just can't accept it. Watching you date, marry, and have childr 3.2kReads8.4Score150Shelves

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    The female protagonists in these books are all very clear-headed, and they're super good.

47. 47 回 Back Before You Became the Light 回到你成为光之前 Jiujiu Doesn't Want to Work 996酒酒不想996Modern Romance300k WordsOngoing [Qi Shengnan × Shen Yanzhou → one-on-one romance, both leads are each other's first + fictional setting + mutual salvation + a touch of ensemble cast] When Qi Shengnan was six, she once met a very handsome person in the park near her home. Strangely, a red scarf was draped over his thigh. She gave him a strawberry-flavored candy and her umbrella too... When high school began, Qi Shengnan ended up in the same class as Shen Yanzhou, the top student in the city. She ran, he chased, and she wished s 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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48. 48 青 Childhood Sweethearts Part Ways 青梅竹马两相尽 Golden Lord金公Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted Childhood Sweethearts, Now Worlds Apart 4Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 49 梁 A Beautiful Scene for Liang Cheng 梁程美景 Entwined Moonlight月缱绻Modern Romance318k WordsCompleted [Female archaeologist from Xi'an x Hong Kong’s top cardiothoracic surgeon] Late at night aboard a train on the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, an announcement called for a doctor. Liang Shutai, who was on the upper bunk without her glasses, gave her spare glucose to the doctor treating someone on the lower bunk. When the train passed the Tanggula Mountains and her phone lost signal, Liang Shutai was in the dining car with a man across from her. He generously paid cash for her breakfast. Only after he lef 40.1kReads9.4Score5.6kShelves

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    The female lead is really rational. They met while traveling. The line that really stuck with me in the novel was "Are you married or in a relationship?" The male lead is from Hong Kong, and his Cantonese is so charming! [Laughing] The male lead is gentle and tolerant, and the female lead is rational and independent—absolutely amazing! I'm so tired after reading this book! [Crying]

50. 50 灼 Burning with Desire to Tempt 灼灼欲撩 Sa Na飒那Modern Romance580k WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + trash takedown and face-slapping + rescue and healing + two souls in one body + badass female lead + 1v1] (A quick-transmigration heroine with maxed-out combat skills but no clue about romance × an ancient-era powerful official who's a master strategist but cries easily) (The male lead has limited screen time) Across the three thousand minor worlds, there are always people with nowhere left to turn, driven to destroy themselves. When Shiman received her mission, she trans 13kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves

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