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1. 601 羞 How Embarrassing! The Male Lead’s Mind Is Wandering Again 羞！不可描述，男主又在想入非非 Meat Sauce Eater吃肉酱Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted [System + multiple targets + beloved by all + green tea + love rivals at daggers drawn + men competing for her] Ji Ruan is a female-lead NPC chosen by the System. After gaining self-awareness, her mission is to win over the male lead, but there's more than one male lead! To stay alive, Ji Ruan diligently studies her tactics and manages her time carefully. But just as she's about to complete the mission, everything goes disastrously wrong! * The business tycoon pulls out his gleaming, unlimited b 1.2kReads8.6Score10014d adds
2. 602 你 Hello! My Diplomat 你好！我的外交官先生 Little Bookworm爱学习的小小只Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Bright, cheerful international student + Cool, abstinent diplomat] [Unrequited love becomes mutual + Power Couple + He doesn’t love her at first + Later turns into a fiercely protective husband + Happy Ending] At 22, Lin Shuxue, heir to the Lin Group, went to Paris to study. On the third day, at the welcome party for new students, she experienced her first crush. The cool, dignified diplomat standing at the podium was ten whole years older than her, 188 centimeters tall, and so handsome he look 8.4kReads9.5Score96414d adds
3. 603 尘 A Dust-Covered History of Romance 尘封风流史 Zhuo Ling卓羚Modern Romance43k WordsCompleted How embarrassing! Her rear was sure to be bruised this time, but why didn’t it hurt? Instead, she felt an indescribable sense of security. What was going on? Taking a closer look, she blinked. Had she really not mistaken the man? Her savior was Feng Yichen, one of the “Three Yis of the Shopping Mall” and one of the “Three Dashing Young Masters”! But why did this playboy kiss her right there on the street as soon as he rescued her, then keep calling her cute? The nerve! Didn’t he know that “cute” 94Reads9.0Score—14d adds
4. 604 快 Quick Transmigration: Having to Offer Up My Little Waist Every Time Is Exhausting 快穿：每次都要献出小腰，好累 Pupu on a Sugar Rush打鸡血的扑扑Modern Romance671k WordsCompleted [A sweet, soft heroine who dreams of being a slacker but never manages it + an aloof, possessive hero who turns clingy and wants to be stuck to her] The hero already knew the heroine before the story begins, and falls for her in the small worlds. One-on-one romance, both leads are each other's first and only. The hero follows the heroine into the small worlds and becomes the boss; the other bosses aren't him. Some small worlds may hit sensitive spots. If you don't like them, feel free to skip. T 2kReads8.8Score12514d adds
5. 605 每 What's It Like to Wake Up in a New Wedding Night Every Evening? 每天晚上穿到新婚夜是什么体验 Lu Zhizhi鹿知之Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted The short drama Looping Secret Crush is now streaming [Sweet romance + dual transmigration + mutual salvation] Who could stand waking up every night and transmigrating to their wedding night with their crush ten years in the future? Song Beibei clutched her waist and glared at the aloof, abstinent godlike man she saw during the day. She sprang to her feet in a huff. “We’re breaking up! We absolutely have to!” Everyone around her scoffed. What kind of lunatic was this? How could God Yu possibly b 3kReads9.2Score25814d adds
6. 606 又 The Mountains and Seas, Once More 又见山海 Lu Xiaojiu卢小久Modern Romance249k WordsCompleted [Government employee male lead, widowed and straightforward; gentle, soft-spoken divorced female lead] The leads have an age gap, and this is a sweet romance. The male lead first takes an interest in the beautiful female lead. After learning she's divorced, he uses his position to create opportunities to meet her and gradually get closer. Their lives slowly become intertwined, and of course, that eventually leads to an adult relationship. Along the way, they face everyday troubles and confront t 14kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds

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   High-sugar content warning for those working within the system! A composed bureau chief x a delicate and sensitive beauty – the push and pull of adults is incredibly captivating! He uses his position to maneuver step by step, while she awakens from a broken marriage and sinks deeper into despair. A hidden love, born of age difference, surges like an undercurrent. Social constraints clash with genuine sincerity; an ambiguous game of wits ignites a wildfire, ultimately leading to a union of love and devotion. A tender and evenly matched pursuit, a blend of sweet romance and redemption – a must-watch! 🔥

7. 607 一 Love at First Sight: Mr. Mu’s Little Fox 一见钟情，慕总的小狐狸 Xi Yun惜韵Modern Romance535k WordsCompleted [Two Strong Leads + Love at First Sight + Sweet Romance + Two Powerful Families + Devoted to Each Other] (Glamorous, outspoken jewelry designer x Steady, reserved head of the Mu family) Shen Qingwan is president of the Shen Group and an internationally renowned jewelry designer. At a conference, however, someone publicly accuses her of being a mistress. Shen Qingwan stays perfectly calm, only to discover in the end that her fiancé is the one who cheated. But is everything really that simple? Did 4.5kReads9.1Score53914d adds
8. 608 亲 Dear Director Wen 亲爱的闻总监 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Modern Romance611k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead, feel-good revenge, humiliating scumbags and making them eat their words, rekindled romance, sweet indulgence, the male lead rises to the top, and a love triangle] [Devoted, puppy-like CEO boyfriend of many years × bold, decisive, stubborn director who refuses to back down] After dating for three years, Wen Ruan finally learned she had only ever been a stand-in. When they broke up, Wen Ruan said, “Jiang Qingyan, I hope you die alone.” After being unjustly fired, Wen Ruan join 23.6kReads9.3Score3k14d adds

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   I love these three books so much! The intense entanglement between mature men and women is amazing, especially the last two. No wonder they were adapted into short dramas, they're incredible!

9. 609 迟 Mr. Zhou, Too Late 迟来的周先生 By You Zhiyu尤知遇 著Modern Romance561k WordsCompleted [Bold and passionate heiress vs. taciturn, devoted, domineering CEO] Jian Cheng had spent all twenty-four years of her life entangled with Zhou Yufeng. But with only three months to go before their wedding, Jian Cheng suddenly called it off. The reason? Zhou Yufeng thought she was vicious and couldn’t tolerate his mistress. Everyone thought she was just making a scene and would come crawling back to beg for a reconciliation in a couple of days. Zhou Yufeng thought so too. Until, at the Zhou fami 63.9kReads9.3Score6.7k14d adds
10. 610 我 Our Dawn Burns Brighter Than Daytime 我们的凌晨比白天更火热 Big Celery大芹菜Modern Romance141k WordsCompleted [Unfazed office worker Zhou Hang × gentle, long-suffering CEO Chen Weiqian] [Modern romance + quality fiction + short-story collection + romance + childhood friends + mutual pining comes true + love goes both ways + reunion after a long separation + sweet romance] This collection features five popular romantic short stories by rising author Da Qincai: Our Mornings Burn Brighter Than Daylight, Devote Love to Love, Love at First Sight, The Most Romantic Thing I Can Imagine, and First Love. Our Mor 194Reads9.3Score—14d adds
11. 611 惑 Ensnaring the Eastern Palace: Tying the Mad Crown Prince to My Skirts 惑东宫，把疯批太子拴在裙带上 Ninefold Thousand Towers九方千阙Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted Originally titled Eastern Palace Erotic Picture. A madman and a madwoman, both clear-eyed about the world. [A delicate beauty with a ruthless streak × a deranged crown prince who takes what he wants, 1v1, both leads pure and Alpha] From the age of fourteen, when Ruan Qing arrived in the capital, she was hailed as the most beautiful woman in the city. Three years later, the unruly Sixth Prince had become the Crown Prince, while Ruan Qing had become a widow burdened with a monument to her chastity 34.3kReads9.3Score4.9k14d adds

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    I love these unconventional male and female leads; I can't even imagine how good it would be if it were made into a TV series.

12. 612 快 Quick Transmigration: Forbidden Obsession 快穿：禁忌沉沦 Old Bei the Pork Floss肉松老贝Modern Romance372k WordsCompleted [World One: Put on Trial. Incomplete content, read it on the website. Worlds Two, Three, and Four are complete and available to read.] [Love at First Sight + Immersive Transmigration + Gentle, Beautiful Heroine + Not a Strong, Independent Type] Ming Yao is a newcomer to the Quick Transmigration Bureau, but she achieves 100% completion on every mission. The System thought the bureau had gained another clever, capable Host with both brains and bravery. But after watching the recordings, it disco 18.9kReads8.1Score68514d adds

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    🍅🍅🍅This book is really captivating! The female lead is immersed in a time-travel story, which is quite rare.🌱🌱 The male and female leads are also very well-developed, especially the world with its taboo and immoral themes. There are almost no books like this on Tomato Books. It's worth a look. Overall, it's a great read.🌸🌸 The male lead is also very doting on the female lead.

13. 613 阴 Affairs at Yinyang Bay 阴阳湾情事 Growing Crops on Concrete水泥地种庄稼Urban540k WordsCompleted Original title: "An Affair at Yin Yang Bay" The animated series adapted from this book, "An Affair at Yin Yang Bay", is now available, and the short drama "An Affair at Yin Yang Bay" will be released soon. *[1990s + countryside + traditional values + honest man + migrant worker girl + left-behind wife]* *Most of the stories in this book are drawn from things witnessed and heard back then. They may seem absurd, but they really happened.* *As this is a rural novel, the language is quite colloquial 199.2kReads8.8Score7.5k14d adds

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    Take a look at this book, Extreme Tension.

14. 614 荆 Where Thorns Meet Warmth 荆棘遇暖 Meeting a Stranger遇见陌生人Modern Romance430k WordsCompleted “Since you're so eager to make this marriage official...” He began fulfilling his duties as a husband... Again and again, they lost control, sinking into pleasure until neither could stop. She endured in silence and bravely stood by him, while love spread through both their hearts… Through all the thorns, they would eventually find warmth. He declared firmly, “She is my wife. There will never be anyone else.” 1.6kReads—Score11714d adds

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, a complex web of ambiguity and deep affection without the protagonist's awareness—it's incredibly captivating! 🤩

15. 615 烬 Embers Meet Zhiwei 烬火遇知微 Sea Salt Crispy海盐酥酥Modern Romance644k WordsCompleted [Bold, direct flirting from the start · Daring · Dazzling] Top heiress × cold, tough soldier, two highly intelligent and equally powerful leads #WomanPursuesMan #IcyBigShot #SweetRomanticPushAndPull Lu Jin is a retired special forces soldier who operates in both the underworld and the legitimate world, and a top bodyguard who moves through the shadows. He is ruthless and violent. Everyone respects and fears him, and no one dares get close! Except Ye Zhiwei. A top heiress, chairwoman of the Ye Gr 22.1kReads9.0Score1.7k14d adds

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    A top-tier heiress paired with a tough gangster, a high-IQ, high-powered couple locked in a fierce struggle, bold, stunning, and with the woman pursuing the man—it's fantastic.

16. 616 疯 My Unhinged Ex, Stop Chasing Her. She Isn’t Your Cure 疯批前夫别追了，她不是你的药 Overage Senior超龄学姐Modern Romance189k WordsOngoing [Unconventional Substitute Romance / Regretful Pursuit / Workplace / Slow Burn] [Timid yet stubborn, sweet girl from an ordinary background ✖️ Obsessive, gloomy man on the fringes of a wealthy family] Cheng Xi pursued Jiang Yu three times. When he finally slipped a wedding ring onto her finger himself, she thought it was a promise of a life devoted to each other. Three months into their marriage, she discovered she was nothing but a substitute and a remedy. Jiang Yu had always thought Cheng 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male and female leads each have their own careers, and their initial encounter is to compete for the same client. A struggle between physical attraction and rational considerations leads to a marriage, only to divorce less than three months later. The subsequent plot involves a dramatic pursuit of the wife.

17. 617 宴 A Banquet of Sweetness 宴宴予娇 Cheng Lingyue呈令约Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted Beijing elite circle | Top-tier power and privilege | Both leads are chaste Seven years of love could not withstand a marriage alliance. At a Liang family banquet, Yu Jiao arrived in all her finery with her arm linked through Liang Yuyan's, only to learn that he was engaged to another woman. Everyone in the room looked at her as if she were a joke who had tried to climb the social ladder by attaching herself to the powerful. The man onstage, whom she had loved for seven years, had known all alon 5.7kReads8.1Score48114d adds
18. 618 撩 One Little Flirt and He Goes Soft 撩一下就软 Qing Wuhuan清雾欢Modern Romance128k WordsOngoing [Gentle, well-behaved girl / Lazy, carefree young man] Lin Ni liked Chen Jinzhe. He was carefree, dazzling, and far away. Somehow, he had quietly taken root in her heart. Like a vine that had wound around her heart for ages, she thought it would wither in autumn and winter, but instead it grew wildly around a dead tree. When spring breezes came, it flourished all the more. The moment Lin Ni realized she had fallen for Chen Jinzhe, she also knew with perfect clarity that their futures lay on opp 26Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 619 京 Plum Blossoms Fall on Snowy Mud in the Capital 京梅落雪泥 The Wild Still Remains野肆依旧Modern Romance269k WordsCompleted [Rekindled love, wealthy families, she saves him, both virgins, HE] Ruan Zheng had a boyfriend she loved dearly, but he died in an avalanche. From then on, she hated snow. She once thought she would spend her life missing him. But when she made her first public appearance after returning to China, a man who looked exactly like her boyfriend smiled and greeted her. Ji Linzhou: “Hello, Miss Ruan. I’m Ji Linzhou.” Looking at the man before her, whose every glance and smile felt so familiar, Ruan Z 778Reads—Score10214d adds
20. 620 喻 Yu Meets Er Yin, and at Last They Belong to Each Other 喻见尔音，终成暮属 Whispers in My Headphones耳机里的悄悄话Modern Romance193k WordsOngoing [Everyday Arguments | Desperate Quest to Win Her Back | Both Pure] Yu Jian was the arrogant, flamboyant second young master of Qianxiang City. Knowing that Wen Eryin adored him with all her heart, he took her devotion for granted and recklessly squandered her sincerity. Every time they argued, Wen Eryin was always the one to lower her head first, eyes red with tears. Until her birthday, when Wen’s father set aside his dignity and humbly begged Yu Jian to leave his daughter alone. Yu Jian only sn 181Reads5.3Score11914d adds
21. 621 柏 Cypress and Holly 柏与冬青 Nan Yao南肴Modern Romance187k WordsCompleted Rekindled romance / husband-chases-wife story (sweet and angsty, a 70/30 split, happy ending) When he first saw her, she was curled up on a rattan chair in the courtyard, dozing with a palm-leaf fan resting lightly over her face. She was as faint as ink spreading across water, distant and serene. Ji Baiyu initially thought she seemed a little aloof, like a cool spring in a mountain stream, neither outgoing nor warm. He often saw her curled up alone on the recliner, gazing at the moon, and for so 1.9kReads8.6Score23914d adds
22. 622 肆 Relentless Entanglement 肆缠 Qi Tani​​an綦他年Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted [Refined, ascetic, and restrained, with a wild side beneath the surface: business tycoon × ethereal, aloof beauty and top-tier star × both leads are chaste, one-on-one romance] Back then, Sang Lanchu was a proud heiress with a heart of ice, until she met someone: a poor boy from a mountain village. With his slight accent, he called her “Yao'er, Yao'er” in a shy yet affectionate voice, making her feel both bashful and giddy. But she still abandoned him without hesitation. Later, Zhou Shi died. 4.7kReads9.2Score47014d adds
23. 623 拜 The Gold-Digger Who Insists on Marrying Up 拜金女偏要攀高枝 Melatonin Gummies褪黑素软糖Modern Romance168k WordsOngoing [Vain, money-loving, alluring beauty × aloof, dignified Beijing power player] [Face-slapping + Comeback + Powerful Male Lead + Romantic Tension + Ex Wins Her Back] The day Dou Lan was beaten in the street for being branded a mistress, she knew her life would never recover. With the whole internet cursing her and the court chasing her for debt, she had only one option left: accept a “seduction contract” and get close to the man at the very top of the pyramid, Qi Bingyue. Qi Bingyue, head of a bus 30Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 624 深 Was My Devoted Boyfriend Just Pretending? He Was Keeping Me as One of His Many Fish 深情男友是演的？他拿我当塘宠 A Gamer Who Writes for a Living爱玩游戏的码字工Modern Romance368k WordsOngoing [A genuine scumbag, an intense game of push and pull. A realistic heroine who can turn dark and has flaws. Not a sweet, doting romance; grounded in reality. Neither lead is sexually inexperienced.] The first time Qian Zhenzhu saw Chen Siheng, she thought he was a real jerk. Their friends had arranged for them to meet, and another woman was sitting beside him, but his eyes stayed fixed on Qian Zhenzhu, the outsider, the entire time. He called her out of the private room and spoke down to her, bl 1.4kReads8.7Score10014d adds
25. 625 腹 The Scheming Tycoon Falls Hard, Then Bows and Scrambles to Please Her 腹黑大佬沉陷后，为爱伏低做小 Lin Ke Zhi林可之Modern Romance283k WordsCompleted Scheming big shot vs. kindhearted heiress / love grows over time / one-on-one romance / both leads are each other’s first and only CEO and his pampered wife This is not a strong female lead story. If you like power fantasies, please steer clear. Thanks! The heroine is gentle and delicate, but also resilient and brave. The hero is cunning and calculating, with a devoted puppy-dog side. A mature couple spar in the early stages, then things get sweet. Zhou Zhaolin is a ruthless, decisive devil who 21.2kReads8.4Score2.4k14d adds
26. 626 呜 Wah! Crown Prince, Stop Kissing Me! We Agreed to Call It Even 呜！太子爷别亲了！说好两清了 East of the Eastern Horizon东隅之东Modern Romance452k WordsCompleted (Animated comic available) [Devoted to one another + forced love + powerful man loses control + sweet romance with angst + his long road to winning her back + happy ending] [Flirtatious, reckless young master × proud, resilient good girl] That day, Jin Boyan was sitting in his car when he caught sight of Su Qingmiao’s tearful profile. One look was all it took for him to want to make this breathtakingly beautiful girl his. He used a few tricks to find her. “Stay with me for a year, and I’ll pay o 54kReads9.0Score39.7k14d adds
27. 627 港 A Fortuitous Encounter in Hong Kong 港遇宜欢 Twelve Doesn't Eat Spicy Food十二不吃辣Modern Romance426k WordsCompleted [Steady, dependable daddy type vs. elegant, sophisticated seductress] Hong Kong elite circle + older man + powerful man bows his head + love at first sight + devoted to each other When Wen Jiayi was studying for her master’s degree in Hong Kong, she met Gu Jingsheng, the youngest person ever to take control of Huanbo Group. Then one day, she accidentally overheard a conversation. Wen Jiayi didn’t cry or make a scene. She disappeared into the night in Hong Kong, taking her flowers with her. The r 65.8kReads8.8Score10.9k14d adds
28. 628 撤 The Divestment Relationship 撤资关系 Clouds over Kyoto京都的云朵Modern Romance355k WordsCompleted [A sophisticated, self-serving seductress and a self-disciplined gentleman + mild coercion + both leads are devoted to each other] When she set her sights on Chen Jingxi, all of Hong Kong was waiting to laugh at her. A woman from the fringes of a wealthy family dared to go after the Chen family heir? Chen Jingxi gave her just one answer: “You’re wasting your time.” So Xu Zhaoning cut her losses and moved on to someone else. Everyone thought the joke was over. Until later, when someone saw Chen 571Reads—Score7714d adds
29. 629 金 Rules for a Caged Canary: Don't Expose the Powerful Man's Fake Blindness 金丝雀守则，别拆穿大佬装瞎 Tong Si橦肆Modern Romance232k WordsCompleted [Print edition in the works] [Physiological obsession] [Mild yandere male lead] [Both leads are inexperienced in body and heart] The male lead is not a criminal. A tribute to every unsung hero who bears the burden and keeps going. When Li Yang is expelled from the police academy, she is recruited for an undercover mission. Li Yang: “Do I need to seduce him?” Officer: “No. You’ll just be making tea.” Li Yang: “Who is the target?” Officer: “The most doted-on son of a prominent Southeast Asian 69.3kReads9.3Score7.5k14d adds
30. 630 朱 The Chess Game in the Vermilion Courtyard 朱庭寒弈 Dreamweaver融梦Modern Romance219k WordsOngoing [Powerful families | Devoted couple | Angst and sweetness | Feuding clans] Ruthless Fifth Miss bent on seizing power × moody heir to a powerful family He Jinyou is the fifth young lady of the He family, with four brothers above her who are as vicious as wolves and tigers. Constantly manipulated and schemed against, she is determined to seize a voice in the family. Bai Xun, the sole heir to the Bai family of Heijiao City, is inscrutable and wields immense power. When they first lay their cards on —Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 631 热 Sleepless in the Heat of the Night 热夜难眠 Ghost Eleven鬼十一Modern Romance539k WordsOngoing Flirtatious little enchantress × downright perverted male lead [Fine-dining romance, forced love, powerful man bows his head, both leads are inexperienced, he chases her after she leaves] What happens when you catch the attention of a pervert? You get locked in a basement and punished… Nan Yan has been branded a lowly illegitimate daughter since birth. Determined to fight that fate, she manages to climb up the social ladder by attaching herself to Shi Yu. Who could have guessed that he has a 8.9kReads8.4Score86514d adds
32. 632 重 After Our Reunion, the Wild Officer Wants to Get Back Together Every Day 重逢后，野警官每天都想复合 Ma Shenme Mei马甚么梅Modern Romance323k WordsCompleted [Reunited after years apart + rekindling an old flame + faithful couple with a happy ending + grown-up push and pull] [Dog trainer | House-call pooper-scooper | Even a rabbit bites when pushed too far] [Stray dog | Ice-cold police tech expert | Reincarnated king of jealousy] More mortifying than getting caught watching an adult site is having the person interrogating you turn out to be your ex-boyfriend of three years. “Three years apart and your tastes have changed? You used to complain it hurt 2.5kReads7.0Score27314d adds
33. 633 金 The Canary’s Flight Against the Wind 金丝雀的逆风飞翔 Chen Damiao0陈大喵0Modern Romance412k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + powerful man lowering his head + rekindled romance + age gap, fatherly type + high-ranking official, mutual first love and devotion] The first time Chen Zhansaw Mr. Zhou, he had been asked to visit an elderly person, and she opened the door for him. Her grandmother warned her to take the long way around whenever she saw him from then on. The second time they met, someone was harassing her, and he stepped in to help. The third time was at school, where she accompanied someon 20.2kReads8.9Score2k14d adds
34. 634 潮 Night Rain Over Tide Harbor 潮港夜雨 Fan Jiji凡几几Modern Romance479k WordsCompleted [Soft, sweet, resilient Jiangnan girl × sharp-tongued, soft-hearted, cocky Hong Kong bad boy / self-deluding pure-love warrior] [Both inexperienced, 1v1, happy ending, cohabitation and everyday romance, male lead is from Hong Kong and speaks Cantonese, leopard-and-cat duo] On her first day as an exchange student at the University of Hong Kong, Li Jiamin dragged an impossibly heavy suitcase into the luxurious Mid-Levels home of her mother's best friend. Everything about the mansion was lovely, ex 12.9kReads8.8Score2.2k14d adds
35. 635 春 A Spring Night Too Hard to Get Through 春夜难渡 Yuan Shaoqi元芍七Modern Romance271k WordsCompleted [Signed for Print] Bright and spirited heiress x ruthless fake gentleman Beijing elite circle | Powerful man lowers his head | Possessive | Both leads are each other's first and only, happy ending Song Li first met Liang Jinnian in Aocheng. He was strikingly handsome and came from a noble family. At the gambling table, he didn't even turn over his hole cards. With perfect gentlemanly composure, he said calmly, "Miss Song wins." He had let her win on purpose. It was only a few days later that Son 73.7kReads9.2Score11.5k14d adds
36. 636 温 Warm Night, Damp 温夜潮湿 Little Ling Who Will Strike It Rich暴富小玲Modern Romance670k WordsOngoing [A Cunning Hero Who Lures an Innocent Young Woman into a Night of Passion] [Mutual Firsts] [Sweet Romance] [Love at First Sight] [Possessive Love] [A Powerful Man Who Begs and Fights to Claim Her] [Sweet and Naive Good Girl vs. Cunning Crown Prince] Wen Yi was born into a highly educated family. Both of her parents are well-known professors. In the eyes of her parents and elders, she's a good girl. She has almost never gone against her parents' wishes, and when they arranged a marriage for her, 506kReads9.0Score39.6k14d adds
37. 637 精 How to Live with Mental Illness 精神病的活法 I Love Eating Maggots Mixed with Lao Gan Ma我爱吃蛆拌老干妈Modern Romance106k WordsCompleted In 2021, my mental health started to deteriorate. After taking medication for five years, I developed bipolar disorder, and I feel like I’m falling apart more and more. I’m writing this book just to give myself something to do, something to keep me going. 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you're looking for something to read, check this out! It's a true account of the inner journey of a bipolar patient, written in simple yet deeply moving language.

38. 638 限 Rules of the Limited-Time Pact 限时密约守则 Green Fattening, Red Blooming绿肥红盈Modern Romance173k WordsOngoing [A carefree heiress x a powerful Beijing real estate tycoon + a gentle childhood sweetheart] [Overbearing CEO | Mature romance | Push and pull to the limit | Stealing someone’s partner | Two strong leads | One woman, two men] Ruan Si, the little princess of a pharmaceutical group, was forced to return home for a marriage meeting. She never even met her fiancé, but first slept with some random guy at a bar. She’d meant to use this as a sly way of rebelling against her family. Who could have gue 471Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This one's new, definitely worth reading! The male lead is a real fox spirit!

39. 639 重 Reunited, and Swept Away by Love Again 重逢，又坠爱潮 Zhuyu Half-Ink祝余半墨Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + reunion after years apart + devoted male lead + sweet romance + both untouched + happy ending] The fallen heiress of a prominent family x the cold, unruly illegitimate son of a wealthy family “Pei Jingyan, you dare! I’ll make sure you never see me again for the rest of your life!” Luo Nianchu glares at him, eyes bloodshot. He is an illegitimate son of a powerful family in the capital, raised far from home: cold, ruthless, and merciless. She is the cherished daughter o 1.7kReads—Score10514d adds

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    Childhood sweethearts + long-awaited reunion, CEO Pei has always doted on his wife since childhood. After seven years apart, he's still just as loving upon his return. [Shy][shy][shy][shy][shy]

40. 640 渗 Love by Infiltration 渗透式爱情 Cong Yuanyuan丛圆圆Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted A troublemaker who seems tough but is soft inside × a younger, scheming man who always cleans up after her Mature adults pushing each other to the limit | Love at first sight, bold flirting, and ambiguous sparks | Dark humor and two crazies falling in love [Playing the fool to catch the tiger, a younger man taming a playboy, and a woman completely under her husband’s thumb] From love at first sight to a love that runs deep: an oddball paired with a lunatic, falling harder with every passing day. 5.6kReads8.5Score48814d adds

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    It's hilarious; the extreme tug-of-war in adult relationships.

41. 641 朝 Clear as the Morning Mist 朝雾至清 Lu Xingyu鹿星鱼Modern Romance286k WordsCompleted A marriage first, love later + older man + slow-burn romance + a cold-faced, doting male lead A hugely ambitious superstar × a powerful man whose influence runs deep and quiet [At first, he is only physically attracted to her] - A marriage contract binds Lin Chaowu and Zhou Zhiqing together. He is the cold, inscrutable head of the powerful Zhou family. At first, he is only physically attracted to her; he does not love her, but he spoils her to an extraordinary degree. She is a top-tier star, 3.7kReads6.8Score35414d adds

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    A story of strangers marrying into a wealthy family and falling in love, featuring an older man/younger woman dynamic, strong moral values, no misunderstandings, and a seemingly aloof but very doting and proactive male lead who is also good at sweet-talking.

42. 642 那 The Day I Finally Got the Wanwan-as-Lady-Hua-Fei Thing 那天我终于get到了莞莞类卿 April Xiao Nai四月小奈Modern Romance122k WordsOngoing [Rekindled romance + lookalike substitute romance + love-triangle showdown] A celebrity guitarist as the male lead × a gentle, Japanese-style second male lead She meets a sweet, innocent, handsome office worker on the streets of Tokyo who looks just like her ex. She can’t resist her new crush’s intoxicating beauty, his innocent charm, and his tipsy allure. Then her ex, now a hugely famous star with a prickly, scheming streak, appears out of nowhere. A carefully planned reunion, one probing tes 25Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you're looking for something to read, this is a must-read! It features a broken relationship reunited with a substitute trope, creating a chaotic and intense storyline.

43. 643 我 My Blind Date Is a Construction Contractor 我的相亲对象是个包工头 Benevolent Breeze仁爱微风Modern Romance316k WordsCompleted At their first matchmaking meeting, the fierce, ugly-looking He Feng scared the sweet-natured He Lin so badly that she refused to see him again. But He Feng had already taken a liking to her. What was he supposed to do? He Feng said that, aside from looking fierce and ugly, he was good at sweet-talking and tricking people. He Lin never imagined that, as someone who was a sucker for a good voice, she’d fall for it. How could someone have such a lovely voice and such a fierce, ugly face? And hadn’ 7kReads8.1Score59214d adds
44. 644 极 A Dangerous Obsession 极限纠缠 Benevolent Breeze仁爱微风Modern Romance334k WordsCompleted [Mutually devoted, one-on-one romance, older man, happy ending] The push and pull between a seasoned IPO lawyer and a newcomer in the workplace My name is Chen Yin, and his name is Wang Cheng'an. We’re nine years apart. When I met him, I was a 21-year-old college senior, while he was already 30. He wasn’t married, but he had a twelve-year-old son. My family said he was my undoing, but to me, he seemed more like my salvation. “No,” he said. “You’re my salvation.” Some people called him a pervert, 7.5kReads6.7Score91114d adds
45. 645 月 The Moon Only Falls in Love Once 月亮只会动心一次 Yue Qianchuan越千川Modern Romance399k WordsCompleted [Long-form drama rights sold] [He’s been secretly plotting his love for her for ages + she’s a player who spots red flags, only to be flirted with in return] [A realistic fairy tale where a novice’s wild punches take down the master] Lawyer Jiang Qingyue runs an account dedicated to exposing scumbags. She never expected to find someone she knew while investigating the vast online world. A fan submitted: “Matchmaker, help! My crush is a cold, high-powered lawyer. What do I do? I want to know if 24.7kReads9.4Score4.1k14d adds
46. 646 橘 Sister Ju’s Date Diary 橘姐的date日记 Burning Grapes燃烧的葡萄Modern Romance760k WordsCompleted After graduating from college, Lin Ju left her small hometown for Shanghai to find work. New to the workplace, she was unfashionable and a people-pleaser, completely out of place in this dazzling, pleasure-seeking city. But in private, Lin Ju became someone else entirely. [One woman, multiple men] [A flirtatious, clear-eyed heroine] “Ding dong! You have a new match.” Lin Ju opened the app, and a chat window appeared. The guy’s username was “Male Bodhisattva,” and his profile picture was the def 3.3kReads9.1Score27114d adds
47. 647 第 The First Conquest Guide 第一攻略指南 Zhu Kaka朱卡卡Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Scheming adopted daughter × powerful heirs / multiple male leads, a woman’s growth, high society + ensemble cast / everyone is a villain] Plot-focused* Qiansui has a cousin who is noble and aloof, with an excellent reputation in Beijing’s social circles. She, on the other hand, is just an adopted daughter, a useless tool adopted and then discarded by the Wen family, worlds apart from the daughters of high society. After striking a deal, she has to seduce the playboy who admires her cousin, h 9kReads9.0Score1.1k14d adds
48. 648 啊 Oh, Young Marshal! You're Overacting 啊，少帅！演太过了 LaurieeeModern Romance261k WordsCompleted Zhu Shian, a rising star in the entertainment industry, was nearing the end of her “contract relationship” with top-tier star Lu Yu. Bridal carries in the middle of the night, intimate moments behind closed doors, and trending searches full of romantic tension: she treated it all as publicity. Lu Yu wanted to renew their contract in private and turn the act into reality, but she only cared about her career. Then she fell asleep and opened her eyes as a songstress from the Republican era, bought —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's quite a stretch! Not some mindless, childish story.

49. 649 我 I Just Got Dumped, So What's Wrong with Forcing a Kiss on the Sharp-Tongued CEO? 我都失恋了，强吻毒舌总裁咋了？ Snake and Panda蛇与熊猫Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [Talkative, slightly timid, blunt wedding planner x sharp-tongued, slightly stingy workaholic CEO] [Modern romance+CEO+sweet and funny+sharp-tongued banter+easygoing daily life+intense push and pull+secret love turned mutual] Wedding planner Gu Shi'an burst into tears! She'd received a wedding invitation from her former boss and happily gone to the banquet! But the moment she arrived, it was like being struck by lightning: the groom was the boyfriend she'd loved for ten years, and the mother-in- 1.9kReads8.4Score16714d adds

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    Mature men and women, great chemistry, excellent plot.

50. 650 指 Flowers Bloom at Her Fingertips, the Cool Tycoon Keeps Her in His Palm 指尖生花，清冷大佬掌心娇 Cheng Xiaoxin橙小馨Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted Tags: Marriage Before Love | Contract Marriage | Light AI-Tech Romance | Mutual Healing What good is ruling a global AI empire? A bone-deep cold illness has left even the most advanced intelligent devices helpless! A one-year marriage contract binds them together. “We’re only married on paper. Keep your distance.” Fu Shuo insists on keeping his distance, but his body tells another story. He can’t stop himself from moving closer to her again and again. Nan Cheng is sweet, perceptive, and gifted 17Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ambiguous relationship + entanglement + marriage of convenience + so sweet

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