Looking for Mature Men and Women Falling in Love, With Intense Push and Pull. I've Really Been Loving This Type Lately 求熟男熟女谈恋爱，极限拉扯，最近真的好爱这种文

1. 501 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds

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   These books I've been reading lately are about restrained love and intense emotional turmoil between mature men and women. You absolutely must read them! You won't regret it.

2. 502 玫 Rose Seduction 玫瑰诱宠 Golden Banana金蕉子Modern Romance371k WordsCompleted [Beijing's Rich Heir x Female Painter] [Mutual Flirting + Intense Push and Pull + Both Pure] Shen Ying's father died when she was young. When she was ten, her mother remarried into one of Beijing's most powerful families. Resentful toward her mother, Shen Ying didn't contact her for nearly ten years, much less set foot in that wealthy household. Then she got into a university in Beijing. Never in her wildest dreams did she expect that an ordinary car ride would bring her face-to-face with the “o 2kReads9.2Score28014d adds
3. 503 炽 Burning Night: The Young Lady's Special Forces Bodyguard 炽夜沉沦大小姐的特种兵保镖 Daydreaming Pennywort发呆铜钱草Modern Romance173k WordsOngoing Cool, alluring CEO who knows how to reel them in × a stoic human weapon of a bodyguard She thought she’d bought herself a blade, never realizing the blade had a heart of his own. He thought he was only selling five years of his life, but nearly gave it all to her. Shen Qinglan is Linhai City’s most alluring and formidable power broker. She paid five million to hire a retired special forces soldier as her bodyguard. She asked him to teach her self-defense. He taught her restraint. She thought it 8Reads—Score10614d adds
4. 504 还 Thank Goodness We Met 还好我们遇见 Like Searching for a Melody如觅音Modern Romance325k WordsCompleted [Powerful Family + Tension to the Max + Mutual Attraction + Both Pursue Each Other + Both Pure] [Bright, perceptive only daughter × Deeply calculating man who hides his true nature] Xiang Zhiyun once read a line in a book: "From the first moment I saw you, I knew I would love you, with a love as wild as a beast and as fierce as a blaze. But I must not. This cannot happen. It would bring mountains crashing down, and leave me a bloody mess." At the time, she thought it was just a story. Then He Qi 11.9kReads8.7Score1.4k14d adds

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   In the initial intense struggle, both the man and woman were mature individuals.

5. 505 野 Wild Seduction, Sweet Delight 野诱生欢 A Juan Nannan阿娟囡囡Modern Romance444k WordsCompleted [An elite Shanghai heir from a prestigious family × a mischievous little charmer from a family of scholars] He was like snow atop a high mountain, intimidating and awe-inspiring. Wherever he went, everyone was willing to lower themselves and fawn over him. Only Ning Cheng wasn't afraid of him. Not only was she unafraid, she was determined to drag him down from his pedestal, pressing the mud on her soles against the chest and collar of his immaculate white shirt. Defile him, dirty him; make his e 629Reads8.7Score10314d adds

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   My favorite

6. 506 纵 Let Her Fall 纵她沉沦 The Old Girl Who Lives in the Temple庙里住着老丫头Modern Romance348k WordsCompleted [Younger man and older woman romance + powerful female finance executive/wolfish interpreter + strong woman and a man who grows + addicted to making men suffer + love grows over time] Originally titled "Indulge, Pursue Pleasure" Yi Qingzhou is a financial magnate known throughout Luocheng, a stock trader who can turn the market on a dime. She likes being above everyone else. She likes having a fearsome reputation. She likes repaying every grudge. Love? There’s no such thing in her world. When th 293Reads8.6Score10614d adds

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   Extreme stretching, but it doesn't stop me from enjoying the meat [licking screen][licking screen][licking screen] Check out the book reviews, I can't wait to meet you at the beach!!

7. 507 走 A Ride Through Life 走马 Shi Chui Que世吹雀Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted Hu Zouzou and Lu Wei spent ten years as pleasure-seeking sophisticates, drifting from one romance to another and treating life like a game. Hu Zouzou grew tired of it and finally came to her senses. She found a man and got married on impulse, ready to settle down. But soon after the wedding, the wild, carefree playboy Lu Wei revealed his sharp fangs and tore her married life to shreds. 3.9kReads8.7Score35714d adds
8. 508 大 A-Lian in the Mountains 大山里的阿莲 Idle Man by the Ink's Edge墨边闲人Urban562k WordsOngoing A Lian had been married for three years, but her husband was impotent and she still hadn't gotten pregnant. She had a foul mouth but a soft heart. Later, she married Old Wang next door. Old Wang died in an accident, leaving A Lian a widow. Later, she was jailed for tomb robbing, but got out two years before him. Her life with Xiao Chen started out as one disaster after another. A Lian cursed and grumbled, but little by little, she came to think of this man who had served time as one of her own. 342Reads7.5Score11514d adds

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   I'll stay up all night to finish these books, they're so great, so exciting!

9. 509 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 41.4kReads9.4Score5.9k14d adds

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   The first meeting between the male and female leads in Tibet was incredibly moving. The male lead is from Hong Kong, very gentle and well-mannered, while the female lead is an archaeologist from Xi'an, very clear-headed. I really like both of them.

10. 510 甜 Sweet Romance! The Capital's Ideal Woman Is Spoiled and Proud 甜宠！京圈白月光恃宠而娇 ViVi1223Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted Rich heiress × wealthy young master Owner of a skincare clinic × president of the Lu Group Modern romance | CEO romance | Powerful families Shen Ruoqi grew up spoiled and pampered, a slightly capricious heiress. Lu Jingchen is a CEO with power, influence, money, and good looks. “Shen Ruoqi, I like you. Will you be my girlfriend?” The first thing Lu Jingchen did after they got together was post on social media. Caption: “Mine.” Shen Ruoqi saw it and commented, “Yours.” Mutually devo 4.2kReads9.2Score38814d adds

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    Both books are excellent; once you start reading, you won't be able to stop, just like eating a whole pack of chewing gum.

11. 511 那 So What? It's Not Like I Did Anything Worse Than Dump the Crown Prince 那咋了，不就是渣了太子爷吗 Xu Tu许涂Modern Romance392k WordsCompleted [Sharp, clear-eyed beauty with a sly, flirtatious streak × Tsundere young master who talks big but is pure-hearted] Lin Yu is the unrequited-love female supporting character in a CEO romance novel. After her confession is rejected, she awakens to her own free will without warning. Realizing how foolish she’s been all these years, she immediately decides to stay away from the male lead. She has no intention of getting involved in the main couple’s affairs, but accidentally overhears Young Master 2.6kReads8.6Score17414d adds

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    The male lead makes a bet with someone that he can catch up with the female lead in a month. The female lead overhears the bet, and when the male lead pretends to bump into her, she takes the bait, seemingly falling in love, but she's actually just pretending! It's incredibly captivating. Later on, there's a dramatic "wife-chasing" scene where the female lead is incredibly clear-headed, having played the male lead like a dog!

12. 512 南 Working Down South: Those Wild Years 南下打工，风流的那些年 Idle Man by the Ink's Edge墨边闲人Urban800k WordsCompleted This is a story about Dongguan. After graduating from college, I couldn’t find a job. My cousin was working in the south, so I went to stay with him. My cousin was a carefree sort who dressed like a gangster every day. He took me to internet cafes, played pool with me, and treated me to late-night snacks. Life in the south was slow and easygoing. My cousin was my mentor. He found me a job and showed me how to eat, drink, and enjoy life. My cousin and I had a great time fooling around, but then h 322Reads7.5Score6614d adds
13. 513 在 In the Height of August Summer 在八月盛夏 Shi Chang适常Modern Romance389k WordsCompleted [Rekindled love + reunion after years apart + both devoted to each other] Eight years after they last saw each other, Jiang Nanshan was seeing patients in a white coat, while He Beizheng brought another woman in for an appointment. The easy intimacy between them fell into Jiang Nanshan’s eyes. She looked away, suddenly remembering the night she and He Beizheng broke up. His voice had been controlled and calm, but his words carried heartbreak and resolve. He said, “Jiang Nanshan, think carefully. 23.4kReads8.8Score2.6k14d adds

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    This is absolutely amazing! Not a single chapter skipped! The male lead is so adorable, and his direct approach to the school is incredibly sweet. The emotions between the male and female leads are so delicate.

14. 514 绯 Caught in a Scandal 绯闻陷落 The North Wind Hasn't Slept北风未眠Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted [Now published under the title Scandalous Downfall] [One-on-one romance, both leads are each other's first and only, love at first sight, exceptionally talented leads, an aloof beauty brought down from her pedestal] Cultured, celibate geologist x cool, alluring actress After Wen Tan spends three days and three nights arguing with a hater, her agency orders her to suspend all activities. She spends half a month at home doing nothing before finally giving in to her friend's persistent pleading an 62.6kReads9.4Score8.3k14d adds

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    Two incredibly good books, no misunderstandings throughout, adult romances with intense suspense!!! The first is about a glamorous female celebrity versus a cool, aloof geologist, the second is about a rational, career-driven woman versus a love-obsessed man. Both are super good!!!

15. 515 流 Stranded on a Deserted Island: I Have to Survive! 流落荒岛 必须活下去！ A Single Matchstick火柴一根Urban1.6M WordsCompleted A plane crashes, leaving its passengers stranded on a deserted island's shore. Among the survivors is Fan Jian, a special forces soldier from the Marine Corps, who searches everywhere for other survivors. They scrape together a group of nineteen women and one lone man. Fan Jian leads everyone in their fight to survive. They start with a small makeshift shelter and eventually settle down for good. They need a leader, someone to make the decisions. As they compete for limited resources, more than 1kReads7.7Score23014d adds
16. 516 遇 How to Deal with Annoying Neighbors... 遇到扰人的邻居，就这样办…… Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七1Urban6k WordsCompleted This is how to deal with a troublesome neighbor... 1.1kReads—Score—14d adds

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    Transitional relationship

17. 517 我 My Days in Public Relations 我当公关的那些日子 A Single Matchstick火柴一根Modern Romance391k WordsCompleted You probably won’t believe me when I tell you what I do for a living. You’re a liar! That’s right! I make a living telling tall tales and keeping people company as they chat. Anyone can spin a yarn, but I might be the first to turn it into a respectable profession and earn tens of millions a year! I spend all day spinning stories to women, talking nonsense nonstop, and somehow they still like me and are willing to pay me. The secret to business: It doesn’t matter what you’re selling, even if it’ 8.9kReads7.5Score65014d adds
18. 518 如 Like a Boat Coming Ashore 如舟靠岸 Don't Eat Starch别吃淀粉Modern Romance103k WordsOngoing Song Jingyi thinks her marriage to Gu Yunzhou is just like a brand strategy she carefully planned: clear goals, a well-defined path, and results she can count on. With a contract between them, they managed to silence their families, giving their careers room to breathe and gaining a quiet, respectful roommate in each other. She appreciates his calm reliability and the way he never oversteps. He respects her independence, clearheadedness, and tact. Everything is wonderful, meeting their highest e —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The subtle nuances of adult romantic entanglements are truly touching.

19. 519 男 My Boyfriend Is Insecure and Cries Easily. How Could He Be the Villain? 男友自卑又爱哭，怎么可能是反派 Little Duckling小鸭鸭Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Devoted and equally powerful couple + mildly scary infinite worlds + indulgent wish fulfillment] [They seem perfectly normal on the outside, but both are crazy inside. The heroine trains her man like a dog, while the hero is insecure and pitiful.] Yu Li and her boyfriend had known each other for four years and been together for three. They were deeply in love. Her boyfriend was gentle and considerate. Aside from being a little clingy and insecure sometimes, and always wanting her to watch horro 30.3kReads9.5Score4.8k14d adds

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    👁👄👁👌🏻A mature man and woman fall in love, starting in a mental hospital, eventually falling in love. The female lead is a seductive beauty who captivates the male lead, who is completely infatuated. She's also very good at comforting him and giving him "rewards" when she's happy.

20. 520 微 Tipsy! Tangled Up! The Shao Tycoon of the Capital Wants Her to Desire Him 微醺！勾缠！京圈邵总求她垂涎 You Are So Charming你这般动人Modern Romance436k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, scheming faux socialite x aloof young master of the capital’s elite | Adult games, the powerful man bows his head, both devoted only to each other] [Original title: The Rules for a Faux Socialite to Move in High Society. The short drama Kiss Me When the Wind Rises is now available] Song Yizhu was known among the faculty and students of Jingbei University as an unassuming, exemplary student with excellent grades and conduct. Then one day, she suddenly appeared decked out in expensive 4.4kReads9.3Score56314d adds

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    It's incredibly good, the only downside is that it's not finished yet.

21. 521 短 A Collection of Short Stories 短篇小故事合集 Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七16k WordsCompleted A Collection of Short Stories 90Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 522 年 Forty Years Old, Flirting with a Wild and Steamy Puppy Boy 年经40，撩的奶狗野又欲 Clouds Surge, Rain Falls云涌雨落Modern Romance588k WordsCompleted [Complete][HE + One-on-One Romance, Rebellious, Unhinged Puppy-Like Younger Man + Elegant, Capable Older Woman, Wealthy Family + Sweet Romance, Comedy + Feel-Good Payback, Can Be Cuddly or Wild] Watch out for fire, burglars, and best friends; slay demons and devils, and take down the ex-husband. When two pieces of trash got together, Feng Qing decided to let the pair of wild quails be together. She told her ex-husband, “In this vast sea of people, meeting you must have been my comeuppance. You'l 2.4kReads8.1Score13414d adds
23. 523 沦 Falling for You 沦陷 Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七1Marriage & Romance22k WordsCompleted Fallen 56Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 524 赤 Crimson Flame and Icy Eyes 赤焰与冰瞳 The Wonders of Deep Spring春深妙处Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted [Both Leads Have No Past Relationships + Intense Push and Pull + Mature Man and Woman + Revisiting Their Youth + Rekindled Love + Mutual Devotion + A Powerful Team] A free-spirited corporate heir and a cool, otherworldly restorer of ancient books reunite over a century-old case file. He bulldozes his way through her defenses, while she uses her wits to blunt his sharp edges. From working together on an old case to relying on each other for survival in the Jiangnan wilderness, they navigate the —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Extreme tug-of-war + mature men and women + reconciliation after a broken relationship. A free-spirited heir to a conglomerate vs. A cool and aloof ancient book restorer vs. A gentle and refined, serious yet slightly unserious, affectionate CEO second male lead.

25. 525 梦 I Kissed the Campus Beauty in My Dreams, and When I Woke Up, She Really Fell for Me 梦里抱着校花亲，醒了她真爱上我 Your Dentures Just Flew Out你假牙飞出来了Urban132k WordsOngoing [The Ultimate Tent-Pitching Trick] [Lots and Lots of Heroines] [All Kinds of Types] Whatever you want, it's here. This book focuses on the details, but doesn't get too detailed. You know what I mean. So I hope you'll pay close attention as you read. The more carefully you read, the better the experience. You can use your imagination to fill in the gaps. Feel free to add the book to your shelf, interact, leave comments, and tip. You can also tell me what kinds of characters you'd like to see late 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I highly recommend these two books. The author's writing is delicate, the descriptions are detailed, vivid, and evocative. The second book, in particular, is absolutely amazing; it's incredibly immersive, and the female protagonist is beautifully portrayed. I've even fallen in love with one of the female leads!

26. 526 春 Spring’s Fiery Passion 春日艳火 Meilv Beep Beep美绿哔哔Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted Sweet, Clingy Girl vs. Capitalist As the least favored daughter of the Jiang family of Jingbei, Jiang Man is a notorious femme fatale in high society. Stunningly beautiful, yet never considered respectable. Xie Yuzhou, the newly appointed head of the Xie family of Hong Kong, is the leader of the elite, a titan of capital. Mysterious and aloof, he keeps everyone at arm's length. He is the ideal man countless socialites dream of winning over. The two seemed to have nothing to do with each other, 28.9kReads9.0Score4.9k14d adds

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    1. Love is a push and pull, a sweet and tug-of-war. [Laughing emoji] 2. The guy who chooses the girl, he spoils her! The male lead is bold! [Thumbs up emoji] 3. They go on blind dates with ulterior motives; the male lead is divorced…crazy enough, but sweet enough too. [Drooling emoji]

27. 527 白 The Girl Who Was My Moonlight Is Done with This! 白月光她不干了！ Hai Ying海盈Modern Romance367k WordsCompleted “You are the beautiful, high-born second female lead, the childhood sweetheart who returns from abroad as everyone’s unattainable ideal. You marry the CEO of a multinational corporation for a business alliance. But you can’t help falling for the male lead, your childhood friend, and you constantly scheme against the innocent, sweet female lead. In the end, the leads live happily ever after, while your husband and family abandon you, and you die a horrible death.” After transmigrating into the an 74.1kReads9.2Score7.6k14d adds

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    The female lead is incredibly cunning; she's absolutely amazing! It's so sweet that she successfully won over the younger man.

28. 528 都 The Happy Life of a Blind Massage Therapist in the City 都市神医之盲人推拿师的快乐生活 Little Leaf Wearing a Cloud小叶子穿朵云Urban474k WordsOngoing [Multiple heroines] [Comedy] [Mindless fun] Lin Chen is blind. He's also a massage therapist, as well as a miracle doctor. He is determined to safeguard his clients' health. 132Reads5.9Score31414d adds
29. 529 裹 Wrapped in Clouds, At Ease 裹云舒 The Night Wind Is Chilly夜风煞凉Ancient Romance373k WordsOngoing [She set a rule: no more than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea for intimate moments. From then on, there was always tea left in the prince’s cup.] Radiant young miracle doctor vs. proud prince | Trade | Political intrigue | Secretly pining The ultimate push and pull | Obsessive adoration To restore order at court and root out bandits, the court summoned its battle-hardened prince back to the capital. The prince was nearing thirty and still unmarried. He also had a peculiar fondness for 2.1kReads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead occasionally goes through periods of mental instability. The male lead is a prince, and the supporting male character is the crown prince. The crown prince is in love with the female lead, even when she's mentally unstable, and he even gave her an elegant name. The prince is furious and has to stay up all night to watch over her. (The text then abruptly shifts to a seemingly unrelated topic: "97 has to come and watch over her even in the middle of the night, 139 continues to watch over her.")

30. 530 我 My Wife's Lies 我妻子的谎言 Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七1Urban162k WordsCompleted The warmth of their newlywed days had barely faded when the lie hidden beneath their marriage certificate came crashing down on Shu Wang. The lovely wife he doted on was none other than the woman his childhood friend Qin Yiming had kept hidden away three years ago. His wife kept the past secret, stumbling over her words and showing no sense of boundaries. Qin Yiming pressed him at every turn, refusing to let go. All the tenderness vanished from Shu Wang's eyes. "After everything you two hid f 9.6kReads—Score43114d adds

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    Extreme stretching, recommended

31. 531 难 Hard to Win Her Heart 难诱其枝 Half a Pear半块梨Modern Romance297k WordsCompleted [Childhood Sweethearts / His Secret Crush / Possessive / Sweet Romance / Both Each Other’s First] [Radiant, free-spirited heiress vs. cold, cocky heir] * There was a pair of childhood sweethearts in the capital. Pei Yanhe, heir to a top-tier wealthy family, was arrogant and aloof, carefree and unruly, an untouchable favorite of heaven. Shen Yizhi was born into a prominent political family and raised like a treasured heiress. Proud and beautiful, she was nicknamed “the pampered princess of the hu 22.8kReads8.5Score2.6k14d adds
32. 532 宁 Professor Ning Is Troubled: What Should He Do About His Socially Anxious Wife? 宁教授苦恼，太太是个社恐怎么办 Cang Lin藏琳Modern Romance292k WordsCompleted (Completed) [Marriage first, love later + two strangers + little white rabbit and big bad wolf] [Pretend-proper history professor × genuinely antisocial voice actor] Zi Su always thought Ning Shisui had entered a marriage of convenience with her because he couldn't be with the person he loved. Until one night, he got drunk and gently held her captive in his arms. Zi Su was so nervous she didn't dare move. Stammering, she asked, “Prof... Professor Ning, don't you like men?” His gaze burned as he 6.2kReads8.9Score75914d adds

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    He's a doting husband, and they got married at a suitable age [shy][shy]. Both the male and female leads are gentle, respectful, and honest with each other. The female lead is socially awkward, but she gradually gets closer to the male lead; the male lead falls in love at first sight and is secretly jealous, haha.

33. 533 被 The Exchanged Taste 被交换的味道 Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七16k WordsCompleted The Taste of Being Traded 5.3kReads—Score11114d adds
34. 534 暧 Flirtatious Player 暧昧玩家 Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七16k WordsCompleted Flirtatious Player 176Reads—Score—14d adds
35. 535 余 The Night Before Yu Manli Died 余曼丽死前的那晚 Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七16k WordsCompleted The Night Before Yu Manli Died 700Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 536 被 After I Took Her to Court, She Finally Dropped the Act 被我告上法庭后，她彻底不装了 Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七16k WordsCompleted After I took her to court, she stopped pretending altogether 160Reads—Score—14d adds
37. 537 惊 What?! My Flirtatious Childhood Friend Has Been Secretly in Love with Me 惊！浪荡竹马竟然暗恋我 A Jiang Cabbage一颗江白菜Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted (Completed) [Marriage first, love later x secret crush comes true + childhood friends + bickering couple + both are each other's first] [Seemingly sweet, aloof beauty, florist VS seemingly playboy, refined young master, peacock] On her first love's birthday, Shen Youyi traveled abroad to surprise him, only to catch him passionately kissing another woman. And that woman was none other than her distant cousin, with whom she had a strained relationship. After smearing cake all over his face, she le 6.9kReads9.2Score77914d adds

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    [Flying kisses][Flying kisses][Flying kisses] This book is absolutely amazing! The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts with an engagement. The male lead secretly loves her, the female lead is aloof and pretends to be obedient, and the male lead pretends to be a playboy... The male lead dotes on the female lead immensely.

38. 538 听 I Hear She’s Hard to Please 听说她很难哄 Ling Jiang聆姜Modern Romance225k WordsCompleted A true marriage-first, love-later romance | Both are inexperienced in love | Sharp-tongued heroine vs. hard-to-please hero Also known as: The Dog of a Man Gets His Face Slapped * Jiang Tingling made it through the million-strong army of graduate school hopefuls and earned her place. She froze when she saw the young man in her advisor’s office. Her advisor smiled as he introduced them: “This is Shen Que. You’ll be studying in his research group for the next three years, under his supervision.” Wh 577Reads6.7Score10914d adds

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    Mature men and women series! [Smirk] Recommended by a seasoned bookworm, I only recommend these after reading them myself, quality guaranteed! Feel free to follow and share to your bookshelf if you like them!

39. 539 婚 Marriage Becomes an Addiction 婚久成瘾 Su Muyan苏木雁Modern Romance380k WordsCompleted [Mutually Exclusive First Love, Romantic Tension, Instinctive Attraction, Older Man] Xie Guihe, the powerful head of the Xie family, is consumed by ambition. Ruthless in everything he does, he has no intention of ever marrying. A high-profile arranged marriage brings him and Lu Meng, the Lu family's heiress, to the registry office. They each get what they need, or so they think. But somewhere along the way, he ends up losing his heart. 1. At first, he is cold and indifferent: "No feelings involv 37.1kReads8.9Score3.3k14d adds

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    It's so beautiful!

40. 540 冬 Winter’s Enchantment 冬日旖旎 Autumn Firefly秋流萤Modern Romance263k WordsCompleted Pei Yanzhou had always believed there was no way he could ever like a spoiled, high-maintenance brat as arrogant and troublesome as Jing Li. When his friends tried to set them up, he was haughty and cold. “I don’t like her. There’s no chance.” Until one day, he could no longer look at her face normally. Because he wanted to kiss her. The desire was intense and deep, impossible to resist. He slowly sank into its whirlpool. He wanted her. He wanted her so badly. - Pei Yanzhou is the man Jing Li ha 27.2kReads8.7Score2.6k14d adds
41. 541 肆 Reckless Favoritism 肆意偏爱 Gu Ta顾他Modern Romance282k WordsCompleted [Fairy-like heroine x roguishly handsome hero] [Both virgins + sweet romance] The day Song Zhi broke up with her boyfriend, she partied all night at a bar. At five in the morning, she walked out of the bar and ran into Jiang Yan. He was sitting on a bench outside, the corners of his eyes slightly red. His white shirt was rumpled, his tie hung loosely around his neck, and a bottle of beer sat beside him. When he saw her, Jiang Yan looked up slightly and asked hoarsely, “Had enough fun?” Song Zhi 4kReads9.2Score37014d adds
42. 542 极 The Ruthless Social Climber’s Guide to Getting Ahead 极致美丽心机女的上位手册 Tan Hui谭徽Modern Romance668k WordsCompleted Everyone who has met Chen Shiyun is amazed by her beauty. Before her mother died, she entrusted her to Shi Yu, a young director just starting to make a name for herself in the entertainment industry. Later, Chen Shiyun's father in S City fell gravely ill. On his deathbed, he wanted to see her one last time. And so, at seventeen, Chen Shiyun left impoverished G City for bustling S City. This is the story of an incredibly beautiful, calculating woman who climbs step by step into high society and 1.5kReads8.7Score16214d adds

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    Watch as she completely overturns a game destined for tragedy, rewrites the rules of the game for herself, and rises from a pawn to a player. The thrill of the story lies in seeing how she uses her "prophecy" as leverage to influence the course of the world and write a completely new ending.

43. 543 喜 Wedding Invitation Street 喜帖街 Jiujiu Cat纠纠猫Modern Romance231k WordsCompleted Hong Kong underworld + fallen heiress x powerful tycoon who rose from humble beginnings + revenge + reunion after years apart - In 1998, everyone in Hong Kong thought Miss Wen had died in Sai Kung. More than four years later, Tan, a rising power in Hong Kong, saw his old love Miss Wen again, and still loved her dearly. He spared no expense to help her get revenge, offering her his wealth and influence just to make her happy, and to ease the guilt he had carried in his heart for so long. - Later 440Reads8.8Score10114d adds

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    The books by Jiujiu Cat are all beautifully written, featuring mature men and women in different styles; they capture the essence of each genre. I'm personally recommending the last two; they're truly excellent, especially *Wedding Invitation Street*, which brought me to tears. It's a Hong Kong-style revenge story with an extreme male lead—a wonderful read.

44. 544 九 The 1990s Highway Queen: All My Exes Are Big Shots 九零公路女王我的前任们都是大佬 2 Chuan2川Modern Romance1.9M WordsOngoing [Female-Centric, One Woman and Multiple Men! A sultry widow in the 1990s becomes a business tycoon behind the wheel, but can't shake off her clingy, powerful ex-boyfriends!] (1990s setting + romance on the road + no fixed pairing early on, later she picks whoever she likes + the heroine doesn't follow so-called wifely virtue.) After waking up, Fan Meili finds herself a notorious female truck driver in the 1990s. Her predecessor was highly capable, but her romantic history was even more “impressi 20.3kReads9.1Score1.5k14d adds
45. 545 竹 My Childhood Friend’s Uncle Has Been Secretly in Love with Me for Eight Years 竹马的小叔竟然暗恋我八年 Jiujiu Cat纠纠猫Modern Romance247k WordsCompleted [Previously titled: Incense and Longing] He falls for her first + age gap + simmering tension Intangible Cultural Heritage incense-maker × rising tech tycoon - Anyone with eyes could see that Lin Qitan liked Jin Jiahuai. To outsiders, it seemed only a matter of time before the longtime Jin and Lin family friends became one family. At the start of the new year, Lin Qitan finally broke the unspoken barrier between them, only to have cold water dumped over her head. Jin Jiahuai had a girlfriend. Th 5.1kReads9.2Score81214d adds
46. 546 心 An Itch That Won’t Let Up 心痒难耐 Milk Dipped in Sugar牛乳蘸糖Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Rekindled Romance + Childhood Friends + First Love + Mutual Firsts] [TV Host X Racing Driver] To deal with their families' constant pressure to get married, Xiao Tang and Zhou Xian, her childhood friend and ex-boyfriend, impulsively got their marriage certificate after drinking. The two party lovers agreed to keep seeing other people after marriage, without interfering in each other's business. But who could have guessed that Zhou Xian would suddenly give up his pla 5.8kReads9.4Score65514d adds
47. 547 我 We Barely Know Each Other 我们不熟 Yu Xia于夏Modern Romance99k WordsCompleted The most outrageous thing Qi Yu has ever done was sleep with a man named Xu Jingqian after knowing him for only three days during a road trip. Then she ran off, mercilessly deleted all his contact information, and kindly left him two words: “I’m gone.” She thought she’d never see him again, but a year later, in a quiet bar, she watched him stride onto the stage and sing a love song. She also learned, to her surprise, that he had a girlfriend. She couldn’t quite put a name to what she felt, but i 2.4kReads9.4Score24414d adds
48. 548 妄 A Heart Stirred by Forbidden Desire 妄念心动 July Yue Ya七月月呀Modern Romance100k WordsOngoing Marriage first, love later | Mild angst The hero is devoted, reserved, and sensitive × the heroine is radiant, healing, and independent “Hi, I’m Song Yu. What’s your name?” This was the first time Pei Wang met Song Yu, during the most painful summer of his life. He thought she would hate him too if she learned who he was… So he was the first to throw away the ice cream she had given him. Later, when he was trapped in the attic and wanted to end his miserable life, she appeared again without wa 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead had liked the female lead for a long time and used underhanded means to win her over. The female lead had a previous relationship but later fell in love with the male lead. The male lead was always afraid that the female lead would find out the truth and leave him.

49. 549 重 Back to the '80s: Tailoring for Cash, No Exes Allowed 重返八零裁衣搞钱，渣男前任勿扰 Little Yaomie小要咩Modern Romance187k WordsOngoing Back in the 1980s, Lin Wan had barely opened her eyes before she was met with her stepmother’s spiteful face and her stepsister’s fake concern. They were plotting to sell her to an old bachelor for the bride price, so they could buy her stepsister a new dress. In her previous life, her stepmother and stepsister squeezed every last bit of value out of her, and she eventually died miserably on the street. This time, she grips the family heirloom scissors tight, kicks her scumbag boyfriend to the c —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead's teenage romance ended without fruition, but she finally found love again at the age of 30. [Shy]

50. 550 腹 Scheming Teasing! Clinging and Kissing! Lord Cen Secretly Lures and Conquers Me 腹黑撩！缠宠吻！被岑爷暗诱攻陷 You Yili幼一栗Modern Romance510k WordsCompleted [Irresistible Seduction + Daddy-Type Boyfriend + Age Gap + Obsessive Sweet Romance + Long-Standing Schemes] [Shrewd, Charming Capital-Circle Power Player ✖ Sweet, Gentle Cheongsam Beauty] To escape her family's control, Qiao Zhiyang slipped away in secret. In her panic, she accidentally pinned a man against the wall and pretended to be his lover, burying herself in his arms. But as it turned out The man she'd casually picked up wasn't just some passerby. He was her best friend's uncle, Cen Zhou, 13.2kReads9.2Score1.5k14d adds

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    🐹🌟These are all extreme struggles between adults, they're seriously amazing! 🐰✨ 🦩①: The opening is explosive💥, [A reserved, aloof, and sophisticated big shot vs. A wild, rebellious, and scumbag young lady! Seduction! Extreme tug-of-war! Long-planned] Super good, you won't regret watching! [Sending heart]

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