Any Stories with a Male Lead So Powerful That the Military, Political, and Business Worlds All Fear Him? 有没有男主权势滔天，军政商三界都要忌惮三分的

1. 251 退 Retired Mercenary: Claimed by a Powerful Family from the Start 退役佣兵：开局被红色家族认亲 Li Xuan, Crown Prince of the Great Qian大乾太子李玄Urban1.0M WordsCompleted He is a name forbidden in the mercenary world: Dragon Fang of Hellfire, a man with extraordinary skills and a heart of ice. After twenty years drenched in blood, he returns to his homeland under an assumed name, seeking the roots he lost and the mysteries of his childhood. A single DNA report thrusts him back to the pinnacle of power: he is the lost legitimate grandson of the top-tier Ye family, a powerful political dynasty! His grandfather is a national titan, his father wields enormous influen 23.2kReads8.0Score2.8kShelves
2. 252 注 Destined to Wear the Imperial Robes 注定黄袍加身 Junior Sister Mu, Who Loves Green Slender Snakes喜欢绿瘦蛇的慕师妹Urban109k WordsCompleted Li Shou is a recent college graduate whose major was also a dead end. With the economy in a slump and jobs hard to find, he could only deliver takeout. This is the legendary story of what happened next. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The protagonist's grandfather was someone he met on the road; like Gao Qiqiang, he encountered a benefactor.

3. 253 都 Urban High Martial: Sign-In from the Start for Martial God-Level Cultivation 都市高武：开局签到武神级修为 It's Not Orange Cat's Fault, Okay不关橙猫猫得事哦Urban2.9M WordsOngoing [Stellar High Martial Arts + Sign-In + No Saintly Protagonist + Decisive and Ruthless + Invincible] On a high-martial Blue Star, savage beasts run rampant and martial arts are on the rise! From the start, Li Yang transmigrates into a savage beast's lair and finds himself trapped, surrounded by several ferocious beasts! Just as he's about to be swallowed like a snack... [Ding! Congratulations, Host, on transmigrating. The Infinite Sign-In System has been successfully activated!] [Host is facing a 35.9kReads6.5Score3.3kShelves
4. 254 娇 Cherished by Him! The Business Tycoon Throws Himself into Love 娇宠！商总为爱自投罗网 Heaven Opens to Delusions天开妄想Modern Romance522k WordsCompleted The print edition of Beloved is now available. [Power Couple & Sweet Romance & Everyone's Darling + A Touch of Business Warfare and Military Life] [Retired, Proud Young Lady & Kyoto's Mastermind in Power] Jiang Yun is the youngest daughter of a prominent political family in Kyoto, a carefree retired soldier and an untouchable heiress in the capital's elite circles. She bows to no one and fears no one. Shang Yan is the head of Kyoto's foremost financial conglomerate, the Shang Group. Ruthless and 22.3kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves

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   Sisters, I've watched it so many times!

5. 255 嫁 I Married a Daddy-Type Big Shot. Well, Great, I’m Still Alive 嫁给爹系大佬，恩，很好，还活着 Lady Huahua花花大人呀Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted After their one-night stand, Jiang Yi never expected the man to be not only of distinguished status, but also of her father's generation. That wasn't all: he was the uncle of the man she was supposed to marry for a family alliance. Bai Heng, known in the underworld as Fourth Master Bai, was ruthless and worth tens of billions. No one could have imagined he would fall for a woman. Afraid her parents would find out she'd gotten involved with Bai Heng, Jiang Yi avoided him at every turn. But the lo 50.1kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves

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   It's really good, come and see! A treasure book!

6. 256 觉 Failed to Awaken? I Enlist Instead, and Level Up Every Day 觉醒失败？转身从军，每日升一级 Vermilion Bird Blazing朱雀火火火Urban329k WordsOngoing [High-energy action, power fantasy, military heroine, fast-paced, ruthless] In a world where martial power reigns supreme, demons run rampant, ferocious beasts wreak havoc, and alien races from beyond the stars lie in wait. Everyone has a chance to awaken a soul weapon at the age of eighteen and become a Spirit Warrior. Yet at the school awakening ceremony, top student Lin Feng failed to awaken any soul weapon. When his girlfriend, who had awakened an SSS-rank soul weapon, saw this, she broke up 14Reads6.6Score—Shelves
7. 257 穿 Reborn as a Tycoon's Wicked Ex-Wife, I Became the Whole Family's Darling 穿成大佬恶毒前妻后，被全家团宠 Braised Beef Brisket Rice牛腩焗饭Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book set in the 1970s + personal space + sweet romance and raising kids + love grows over time + transmigrated heroine vs. reborn heroine] When she opens her eyes, Jiang Yuman finds herself transmigrated into a book as the male lead’s wicked ex-wife, who is six months pregnant. In the book, the original owner dreams of becoming an official’s wife and tries every trick in the book to marry into the Fu family. But when the Fu family is falsely accused, stripped of their positi 149.8kReads9.0Score17.7kShelves

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   The male lead comes from a military and political family; he's a second-generation military officer in a compound. He has a good relationship with his mother-in-law. The female lead goes to the countryside with him and endures hardship. The male lead's family is very kind; the story is heartwarming and not melodramatic. Both leads have strong moral values. The female lead is intelligent, shrewd, and realistic. It's a sweet and doting story about raising a child; the male lead spoils the female lead a lot. [I highly recommend it!]

8. 258 夏 Summer Kisses and Wildfire 夏吻野火 Wang Xiaotiao旺小跳Modern Romance319k WordsCompleted Radiant, pampered heiress x ruthless, brooding man in power Both devoted only to each other | Sweet, flirtatious tension | Long in the making | Utterly doting Xia Xingmi is an heiress with a massive fortune, engaged through an alliance between her family and the top-tier Shen clan. But someone drugs her as part of a setup, and her fiancé announces, “The engagement is off!” The man who comes to discuss the breakup is cold, abstinent, and stunningly handsome. Rumor has it he's the most powerful me 37.6kReads9.4Score6.1kShelves

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   Nothing much to say, it just looks good [laughs]

9. 259 官 Rising Through the Official Ranks 官路扶摇 Listening to Flowers Along the Snowy Road雪路听花Urban8.6M WordsOngoing In his previous life, after his wife, the deputy town head, divorced him, Cui Xiangdong flew into a rage and made a terrible mistake that haunted him for the rest of his life! Decades later, he inexplicably returns to this crucial moment! Now he must face his wife, the deputy town head, as she asks for a divorce once more. What will he do this time? 75.4kReads9.1Score4.1kShelves

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   ☘️①: The male protagonist is the eldest grandson of the Cui family in the capital, with a truly powerful background! His father and grandfather are both top figures in the country, his daughter is involved in international trade, and his wife is the town mayor! Luxury cars and beautiful women are just embellishments. ☘️②: At the beginning, his father sends him to the countryside as a standing committee member, but the reborn protagonist refuses to take the blame for his superiors! He uses his foresight to avoid traps and rises step by step.

10. 260 官 The Great Physician of Officialdom: My Patients Fill the Circles of Power 官场大国医，我的患者遍布权利圈 Weaving Grass into a Forest结草成林Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Political Intrigue + Traditional Chinese Medicine + Suspense + Power Fantasy] With a silver needle in hand, Lu Jiuzhang can save lives, and decide the fate of officials. A trainee at a top-tier hospital, he uses his ancestral “Qi-Reading Technique” to see at a glance that a city leader’s heart meridians are entangled with toxic rare-earth miasma. Three needles save the man and turn the tide, but from then on, Lu is drawn into a game of power. The vice president reports him for practicing medici 46Reads7.1Score100Shelves

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    These two books are excellent.

11. 261 最 The Strongest Abandoned Son 最强弃子 A Penny Crosses the River一毛渡江Urban3.6M WordsCompleted Lin Dongyang was cast out by his family twelve years ago and reduced to a discarded pawn. Twelve years later, he returns in triumph, wielding immense power and wealth beyond measure. He has not only built a global business empire, but is also the Netherworld Cult Master of Devil’s Island, the most mysterious organization in the world. 4.3kReads8.9Score715Shelves

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    [Learned] The first book is a pure official novel, about political maneuvering and endless pursuit of power... The second book is about competing in the business world and supporting one's father in the officialdom, truly wielding immense power.

12. 262 权 The Pinnacle of Power: A Young Eagle on the Official Path 权利巅峰之官道天骄 Sunshine in the Wind风中的阳光Urban2.4M WordsCompleted The long road through officialdom is riddled with deadly traps, but it also holds the most beautiful encounters. Reborn Jiang Wendong: can he evade those deadly traps and stride boldly onward? 27.8kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves
13. 263 希 Xi Yin in His Arms: Young Master Xiao's Exclusive Devotion 希音入怀肖少的独家偏爱 Xu Tinglan叙亭兰Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Period setting + devoted to one another + favoritism + healing + powerful family] At first, Xiao Yunmo only thought of Song Xiyin as his good friend’s younger sister. Then, without knowing when his feelings began, he fell deeply in love. Everyone around them knows that this sweet, well-behaved girl is the apple of Director Xiao’s eye, and he spoils her without restraint. In psychology, there’s a term called the Dunning-Kruger effect. May we all overcome it, bravely find our way out of the mire 4.3kReads—Score342Shelves

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    1. Love arises unexpectedly and deepens profoundly. The male lead is a politician from a powerful, influential family, holding a high-ranking position. He's close friends with the female lead's cousin and initially treats her like a younger sister. However, realizing his true feelings, he uses some tactics to get her to come to him, ultimately winning her heart. 2. A historical romance novel featuring a powerful official bowing to authority. A cunning and calculating minister versus a delicate and beautiful woman.

14. 264 官 An Unbounded Official Career 官途无疆 Lone Reflection孤照Urban2.4M WordsCompleted Jiang Han, a billionaire who resigned from public office to go into business, is framed and reborn as a third-year college student. He makes a fortune in the stock market, becoming a hidden billionaire. To repay his hometown for supporting him for more than a decade, he returns as a village official while still a college student and leads the villagers to prosperity, embarking on a career in government. In the treacherous world of politics, his exceptional wisdom and insight, along with his sinc 16.9kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
15. 265 我 My Brother and I Both Transmigrated 我和哥哥都穿越了 Xu Tinglan叙亭兰Ancient Romance503k WordsCompleted [Powerful hero humbles himself + Both leads are each other’s only one] You returned from a faraway place, your smile unchanged, as though it still carried the sweet fragrance of plum blossoms. I asked you, “The climate and customs there can’t have been very pleasant, can they?” But you answered calmly, “Wherever my heart finds peace is my home.” Zhang Heng looked at her intently and said, “Yuer, your tears are more precious to me than anything.” “Every drop feels like blood from my own heart.” 938Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 266 天 A Book Belonging to the Chosen One 天选之主的一本书 Chosen One天选之主Urban5.0M WordsCompleted An Jiang earned the top score in the civil service selection exam and entered government with a desire to serve the people, only to be sidelined by an unseen hand and sent to the countryside, where he endured contempt. When his two-year term was up, an official transfer from the Organization Department turned his fortunes around, transforming An Jiang into the county's youngest official... See how he charges headlong through the ranks and blazes his own path to success! 2.1kReads9.1Score272Shelves
17. 267 让 You Asked Me to Protect the Country, but I Couldn't Help Hitting on the Campus Belle 让你守护国家，你却顺手牵校花 As If Divine若有神Urban1.8M WordsCompleted [No rebirth + no nonsense + overwhelming strength + top student + billionaire + campus belle] He's the number one young master of China, yet his parents are urging him to work hard and get into an undergraduate program!? He's supposed to protect the country, yet he casually steals the campus belle's heart!? His girlfriend is a wealthy heiress, but she has no idea he's the world's richest man!? He competes on behalf of his country and accidentally solves a problem that has stumped the world!? A f 6.2kReads8.9Score717Shelves

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    These all meet the requirements, and the first few are absolutely fantastic! 🤣

18. 268 和 After Getting Together with the Head of a Wealthy Family 和豪门家主在一起后 Jie Qing Yu界青玉Two Male Leads809k WordsCompleted [Complete] The head of a wealthy family in the capital vs. a young rich man from a small city He Quanshan vs. Song Sheng Song Sheng: “I’m coming to the capital for school. I’ll stay at your place.” He Quanshan: “He’s still so young. He’ll be at a disadvantage no matter what, so I can only do everything I can to keep him happy.” Grounded in reality, with romance at its heart, this is a story about two people supporting each other as their love breaks through the mire of real life. An age gap of 1 25.4kReads8.6Score4.3kShelves

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    Highly recommended, but it's not finished yet.

19. 269 神 The Tycoon Who Started by Predicting the Future 神豪从预知未来开始 Shaken to the Core心神震动Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Shen Jun, who had transmigrated into this world, suddenly gained the ability to predict the future. Day One: Tenglong shares rise by 10.04%. Day Two: Dazhong Transportation shares rise by 10.00%. Day Three: ... Day Five: Ten kilograms of crystal meth at the bus station, worth ten million! Shen Jun: “...” Crystal meth? Are you kidding me? What kind of crystal meth is worth ten million? Things were getting increasingly ridiculous. Until... Day N: The next president of America is... 17.4kReads8.1Score1.2kShelves

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    Wow! This is amazing! The single female lead is so beautiful!

20. 270 重 Reborn on My Wedding Night, the Sickly Prince Regent Warms My Feet 重生新婚夜，病娇摄政王给我暖脚 Nanhuang南凰Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Reborn + sweet romance + obsessive love + mutual devotion + secret identities, one couple] Nan Xi, the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, was a fool in her past life. She fell for a treacherous scumbag who was handsome on the outside but full of sinister schemes within, and ended up abandoned by everyone, dying miserably at the hands of him and his mistress. Given a second life, she gets her brains back! Looking at the powerful, handsome regent by her side, she cannot help questioning h 10.9kReads9.1Score3.7kShelves

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    Book recommendation time! ⌛️ The first book features an incredibly powerful male lead 🍔🍔🍔🍔. Reborn on my wedding night, the powerful regent becomes my bedmate. The second book features a cunning and powerful older man, and a shrewish female lead who is spoiled rotten by the male lead.

21. 271 大 The Older Man's Irresistible Charm 大叔撩宠上天 Great Waves Wash Away the Sand大浪淘沙Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A possessive, unhinged CEO uncle + a stubborn, stunning little rabbit + sweet romance + scheming + devoted husband and wife, both each other’s only one, one-on-one romance] He’s the powerful head of the Xiao family, yet he has eyes only for this delicate little thing. He’s afraid she’ll melt if he holds her in his mouth, and afraid she’ll fly away if he holds her in his hands. But after guarding her so carefully for all these years, the little thing is determined to climb over the wall! And she 2.6kReads8.5Score405Shelves
22. 272 顾 Mr. Gu's Perfect Little Romance 顾先生的小圆满 Mu Ziyu Qiao牧子羽樵Modern Romance436k WordsCompleted [Big Tech content moderator vs. cold, calculating official from an elite family] [High-ranking official romance + five-year age gap + both leads are each other’s first and only + sweet romance + the powerful one bows to love] The thing workplace newcomer Li Xiaoman regrets most is making a mistake while screening explicit content. The cold, fearsome section chief Gu Yanshen comes to the company to oversee a cleanup. Before that, the two had an accidental one-night stand ₍ᐢ..ᐢ₎ ༘♡ ₍ᐢ..ᐢ₎ ༘♡ She k 2kReads7.7Score138Shelves

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    The male lead's father fits the description [laughing and crying emojis][ ...]

23. 273 救 Help! After Winning Over a Psycho, I Was Spoiled and Coddled 救命！攻略疯批后，我被娇养诱哄 Huai Si怀姒Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted A word of warning: The early chapters are awkward, and the story focuses on sweet romance. It has some Mary Sue and silly, innocent heroine elements, so if that's not your thing, be sure to click the X! [Transmigrating into a book + both leads' first relationship + sickly, possessive, pitiful male lead × sweet, flirtatious little princess + extreme sweetness ahead] Yu Zhibai transmigrates into a book and becomes the doomed fiancée of the deranged male lead she created. What's more, she has only 5.9kReads9.1Score380Shelves
24. 274 她 She's on a Rampage, and Lord Fu Is Blown Away! 她杀疯了，傅爷炸了！ Yan Xiaoxiaor颜笑笑rModern Romance179k WordsCompleted She’s the number-one assassin, a legend in the hacker world, and the leader of the Foxfire organization. Other people kill with knives. She kills according to her mood. Cold-blooded and unhinged, with methods so brutal even the devil fears her. He’s Lord Fu of Nanlin City, with the business world, government, and underworld all in his grasp. One word from him can bankrupt a company, bring down an official, or wipe out an underground organization. Taciturn and cold, his gaze makes anyone he look 2.3kReads6.6Score275Shelves

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    The male lead is incredibly powerful, and the female lead is equally strong; together they take down the villains. It's so good!

25. 275 驿 The Fourth Book by Yilu Qianxing 驿路潜行的第4本书 Sneaking Along the Post Road驿路潜行Urban250k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 149Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Hahaha, the male lead is a great philanthropist. I wouldn't even dare to look at him if he had such power. He's incredibly influential and enjoys being with beautiful women.

26. 276 天 The Pricey Marriage: The Powerful Young Master Won't Let Go 天价婚宠：权少赖上瘾 Green Radish绿萝Modern Romance6.7M WordsCompleted Rong Mo, the handsome and refined young master of a powerful capital family, wielded immense influence, yet was almost thirty and had never been with a woman. After one chance encounter, he couldn't get enough of her and wanted to keep her by his side day and night. 309Reads8.8Score—Shelves
27. 277 以 After Offering Herself to Settle His Debt, the Celibate Heir Can't Stop Kissing Her 以身抵债后，禁欲太子爷吻她上瘾 Flowers in Full Bloom花开正耀眼Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + powerful man bows to love + age gap + both pure + steady, slow-burn romance] Fang Ran got drunk and spent a night in passionate embraces with a stranger in a hotel bed. The next morning, she slipped away while he was still asleep. Later, Fang Ran crashed into a globally limited-edition luxury car. She went to discuss compensation with the owner, only to discover he was the stranger from that night. His true identity was Han Yanzhou, the prince of Haicheng. He demanded 13.1 7.7kReads—Score828Shelves

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    [Arranged marriage to love + the superior bows down for love + age gap + both are virgins + slow and steady relationship] Fang Ran got drunk and had a passionate night with a stranger on a hotel bed. The next day, she slipped away before the man woke up. Later, Fang Ran crashed into a limited-edition luxury car. When Fang Ran went to the car owner to discuss compensation, the owner turned out to be the stranger from that night, whose real identity was Han Yanzhou, the heir of Haicheng. Demanding 13.14 Million yuan in compensation, Fang Ran frankly admitted that she couldn't afford it. Han Yanzhou lifted her chin with an ambiguous expression, "Marry me, and the compensation and that night will be wiped clean." Apart from paying the debt with her body, Fang Ran had no choice, "Can we not make it public yet?" Han Yanzhou curled his thin lips, "Sure, but I also have a request." "You must share a bed and have marital relations every night." Fang Ran blushed and bit her lip. Such an obvious hint left her with no right to refuse. * After marriage, Fang Ran's best friend, kept in the dark, pointed at Han Yanzhou and warned her, "He's allergic to women, stay away from him." The next second, Fang Ran was pinned against the steering wheel and showered with kisses by Han Yanzhou. Fang Ran asked in confusion, "Are you really allergic to women?" Han Yanzhou smiled, "Yes, but I'm not allergic to you touching me." * Later, Fang Ran began a long "debt repayment journey," but the debt only seemed to grow. She pleaded for his sister, owing him eight times. She pleaded for his bodyguard, owing him thirty times. She pleaded for his brother, owing him eighty times... The debt for car repairs hadn't been paid off yet, and now so many more debts had been added. Fang Ran broke down in tears, "This debt will never be paid off!" Han Yanzhou hugged her and comforted her, "Want to pay it off? It's simple, just give me a baby." [Absolutely amazing! Trust me!]

28. 278 墨 Madam Mo Is Pouting Again 墨太太又在撒娇 Hua Mulan花木蓝Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted After being framed and having her family’s honor stolen, Xia Xiaoxi even loses her childhood sweetheart and fiancé! She swears she’ll get revenge! She teams up with her male best friend to plot it out, when suddenly, she spots a name on the marriage certificate. Who is Mo Yeting? The man is fabulously wealthy and unbelievably powerful! Whatever, she’ll deal with the scumbags first. But what happens after that? It’s time to start planning the divorce. 1.3kReads8.7Score312Shelves
29. 279 身 A Nobody by Status, but Her Power Can't Stay Hidden 身份路人甲，可她实力不容低调啊 Water Feeder喂水Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Face-Slapping the Protagonists and Villains of Various Novels + Beloved Female Lead and Her Crew Crushing All Opposition + Lighthearted Wish-Fulfillment, 1v1, Both Pure, A Lover Who Hunts Her Down] The System said she was a bit player who wouldn't survive three chapters. Her cause of death: being flattened by a tree snapped by a typhoon. Lin Baizhi was stunned. "Who, me?" The bad news: everyone thought she was a delicate little flower, swaying on the verge of collapse. The good news: she was 15.4kReads8.9Score2kShelves

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    The male lead is a warlord, a universally acknowledged SSS-level overpowered protagonist by the system. The female lead is also very powerful and has her own faction. I really like the female lead's guards; they're all incredibly strong.

30. 280 炽 Burning Kiss 炽热吻 Nong Chun浓椿Modern Romance265k WordsCompleted [Hong Kong tycoon's son vs. an obscure mainland actress] Before meeting Mr. Xie, Yu Zhiyuan had no mother to dote on her and no father to love her. People mocked and bullied her. At a banquet, she met the legendary Mr. Xie, known for his cold and ruthless nature. He kindly helped her out of a tight spot and invited her to dance the first dance with him. Later, he kept her by his side, doted on her, protected her, and married her. For all the years that followed, he cherished her until she became 1.7kReads9.0Score216Shelves

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    🌿The male lead is a noble young master from a prominent family in Hong Kong Island. He wields immense power and influence, and is feared by the military, political, and business communities. He dotes on the female lead.

31. 281 穿 Transmigrated With a Pocket Dimension 穿越附带随身空间 Turbulent Times, Xiaoxiao乱世潇潇Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted A university student from the capital of Huaguo on Earth was watching the sunrise on Mount Tai with a friend when he was struck by lightning. His soul transmigrated to the Shenwu Continent and entered the body of Lu Tian, the only heir to the Lu family, whose patriarch was the great marshal of the Wei Kingdom. Thus began a sweeping, legendary adventure. 2.5kReads6.0Score127Shelves

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    The protagonist, at the age of six, sets out to conquer the world, establishes a holy city, builds a super army, and strives for supremacy. The number of online readers is approaching 130,000, so please support him!

32. 282 重 After Being Reborn, I Married My Ex's All-Powerful Dad 重生后，我嫁给前任权势滔天的爸 Chestnut Who Loves Fried Rice Cakes爱吃炒年糕的栗子Modern Romance225k WordsCompleted [Reborn revenge and putting scumbags in their place + marriage first, love later + revenge + sweet romance] A sweet 1v1 love story. In her previous life, Gu Yunqing chose the wrong man and married into the Qin family. Little did she know that Qin Chutian was a scheming scoundrel. He not only bled the Gu family dry, but had also been having an affair with her best friend before they were even married, all while keeping Gu Yunqing in the dark. In the end, Qin Chutian heartlessly engineered a car a 241Reads8.7Score—Shelves
33. 283 军 The White-Collar Girl and Her Military Training Instructor 军训教官的小白领 Edamame Lover爱吃醋毛豆Modern Romance358k WordsCompleted The first time Fu Suting addressed the group, the sound of his military boots striking the ground echoed in every heart. “My name is Fu Suting.” He surveyed the room, his gaze like a blade tempered in ice. “There are no office workers here, only soldiers.” Lin Xiaoyu was unlucky enough to become the object of his special “attention.” When she couldn’t hold a proper military stance, he personally measured the gap between her knees with a ruler. When she kept stepping out of sync during a march, 5.2kReads8.0Score343Shelves

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    Having been a reader for thirty years, I just discovered this book and it's so good! I stayed up until 3 AM reading it. The male lead is a soldier with a powerful background who loves the female lead deeply. They separate due to a misunderstanding, and the male lead pursues her while she avoids him, driving her to the brink of madness. The plot is incredibly addictive. Super sweet, I'm hooked! I absolutely love this book!!

34. 284 致 Fatal Favor: The Madam Has a Secret Identity 致命偏宠：夫人是个马甲大佬 Chu Ruge楚如歌Modern Romance2.6M WordsOngoing [One man, one woman, wish fulfillment] He's cold and inscrutable, obsessive by nature, and looks down on everything, yet he alone dotes on her and cherishes her above all else. The world mocks, ridicules, and looks down on her? When the big shot's many identities come to light, everyone eats their words: They're a match made in heaven, a perfect couple! The devoted younger brother: “Bro, if your sister-in-law isn't happy, you must not be doing enough.” A certain scheming crime boss: “She deserve 14.1kReads9.3Score1kShelves

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    Overwhelming power, a satisfying 1V1 romance novel

35. 285 江 The Capitalist's Guide to the Jianghu: A Reborn Tycoon's Passionate Legend 江湖资本论：重生大亨的热血传奇 Five Liang Guan Dao五两关刀Urban302k WordsCompleted (Reborn + power fantasy + underworld + business + prison + stocks and futures + politics + school life + global domination + ancient martial arts + national warfare) In his previous life, Guan Tianhai was a business elite. Reborn in high school, he makes a quick billion from the start. He had planned to get into a top university, marry the girl of his dreams, and lie flat as a mastermind pulling strings from behind the scenes. But his wealth makes him a target. Someone frames him and sends him t 21Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    I'm looking for a realistic story about rebirth and power, something not too exaggerated, and I'd like to find the first completed novel of this type.

36. 286 大 Boss, Remember to Pretend We Don't Know Each Other When You Go Out 大佬，出门记得装不熟 Lu Xiaojiu卢小久Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted The short drama A Proper Match with Zhao Ran is now streaming [Upright, proper senior leader & beautiful, clear-eyed university lecturer] "Powerful man bows his head 11-year age gap Sweet romance Both leads are devoted to each other" With an uncaring father and mother, Xu Weizhao’s plan for her life was simple: stay unnoticed, buy a little house, and remain unmarried and childless for peace of mind. It was supposed to be an easy plan, but in a single night, everything was thrown into disarray. S 49.1kReads9.2Score4.2kShelves

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    🌹①A charming and alluring female lead & a powerful high-ranking official male lead. ‍🔥Lin Yiqiao arrives in Kyoto, seemingly innocent and gentle, but not without cunning and scheming, determined to climb the social ladder. Qi Jun is tall and handsome, with a bright future, and Lin Yiqiao sees him for who he is at first glance. Qi Jun has already planned his life path and cannot afford to make any mistakes. Lin Yiqiao is too flamboyant and lacks restraint, completely not fitting his criteria for a partner. But her sweet talk, like honey, relentlessly pursues him until he gives in.

37. 287 山 Chronicles of Mountains and Rivers 山河志 A Dao阿刀Urban1.9M WordsCompleted His beautiful mother was nearly assaulted by a village lout, but she tearfully begged the man who rescued her not to call the police. Young Gao Yuan couldn’t understand why at the time. Only when he reached his thirties and looked back on the past, with those scenes flashing through his mind, did he realize that the lives of countless rural people together form a chronicle of the mountains and rivers of China! 84.2kReads9.6Score9.2kShelves
38. 288 南 Cherished by Nan Jiao 南娇宠 Qi Cheng栖橙Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted [Reborn + two powerful leads + secret identities + feel-good revenge + sweet all the way through] In her previous life, Yun Wanjiao held the person she loved in her arms and kissed his lips. She died with her heart full of hatred, before she could avenge herself. When she opened her eyes again, she had returned to the year she had longed for most. Pursuing her husband for a second time, Yun Wanjiao knew exactly how to play on his weaknesses. After the auction, under Gu Nanyan's searching gaze, h 3.1kReads9.3Score303Shelves

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    🥀 [1V1, both partners are virgins, strong female lead, multiple identities, doting husband, military marriage] It's destiny and a battle of wits🥀 [Rebirth + strong partners + multiple identities + satisfying read + all sweetness] Before that alluring thicket of thorns, only Gu Nanyan bows down in submission. 🥀 [Unrequited love + whirlwind marriage + arranged marriage + ambiguous entanglement] He is ruthless, calculating, and has been plotting for a long time.

39. 289 盖 The Peerless King of Medicine 盖世医王 Driving Rain前进的暴雨Urban1.1M WordsCompleted When he opened his eyes, Su Ran, the Immortal Emperor, had been reborn on the day before his engagement was called off! In his previous life, he endured endless humiliation, and the woman he loved died unjustly, her heart broken. In this life, he vowed to protect everyone around him as the Immortal Emperor! 7.3kReads8.9Score770Shelves

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    If the Immortal Emperor returned to Earth with his cultivation, would that be considered having immense power? One could only say he was invincible and unparalleled in the world!

40. 290 我 I’m Already at the Nascent Soul Stage, and You’re Telling Me It’s Time to Start School? 我都元婴期了，你跟我说开学？ Miaomiao Jiang妙妙酱丷Urban5.4M WordsOngoing During his summer vacation, Ning Chen went traveling and accidentally stumbled into a teleportation array that opened once every two thousand years, transmigrating to the world of cultivation. After reaching the Nascent Soul stage, he returned, thinking the world must have changed beyond recognition. To his surprise, only one summer had passed... And so, among the incoming freshmen at Qingzhou University was an old monster at the Nascent Soul stage. “You have no idea how powerful a Nascent Soul 137.4kReads8.3Score12.3kShelves
41. 291 都 The First Immortal Returns to the City 都市归来第一仙 Wu Xiaowu勿小悟Urban4.1M WordsCompleted After six years of blood and turmoil, he returned as the pinnacle of another world. He had spent sixty thousand years cultivating in that other world, slaying immortals and gods, destroying Buddhas, with a Demon Palace to guard the world and divine weapons to awe the heavens. Even though he was invincible, he could never forget the blood feud of the past. At last, he crossed the cosmos and descended upon the city! The Demon Lord has arrived, his cultivation power shaking the heavens! Those who b 9.4kReads8.3Score855Shelves
42. 292 睁 I Opened My Eyes and Returned to the Day My Wife Had a Difficult Labor 睁开眼，回到老婆难产当天 It's Xiao Qing是小青啊Urban2.9M WordsCompleted Short dramas: When I Opened My Eyes, It Was the Day My Wife Went Into Difficult Labor; 1988: Reborn to Protect My Wife and Children Early story: farming and business. Later: heading to Ula to trade for equipment, then selling guns, cannons, planes, tanks, and firecrackers printed with our very own dollars (starts at chapter 330). If you had the chance to be reborn, what regret would you make up for? The moment Si Chen opened his eyes, he found himself back on the day his wife went into difficu 18.9kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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    "The moment the number one speculator on Earth revealed his true identity, I screamed until my voice cracked! He turned the 1980s into a golden age, and I stayed up three nights in a row wanting to go back to Chapter One and stock up on another batch of goods!" [Laughing][Cool][Sending hearts]

43. 293 让 I Told You to Cultivate Immortality, Not Wreak Havoc in the Cultivation World! 让你修仙，没让你祸害修仙界啊！ The Angler Who Catches Big Fish钓鱼佬钓大鱼Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsOngoing [Comedy][Sneaky Schemer][Lighthearted][Absurd][Gets Better the Further You Read] [This book focuses on comedy and fun. The pace is somewhat slow, so please do not read it if that bothers you.] Year 17,863 of the Cultivation Calendar When Emperor Qin Yu became an immortal and ascended, powerful figures from every realm came to see him off. Firecrackers exploded, and everyone had tears in their eyes as they murmured their farewells. Sect Elder: “He's leaving. This scourge is finally leaving. We ca 171.3kReads9.1Score23.8kShelves
44. 294 我 My Name Is Jing Yunhui 《我叫景云辉》 Six Paths六道Urban3.9M WordsCompleted In his previous life, Jing Yunhui stood up for a friend and smashed his own future with a beer bottle. After ten years in prison, he learned that his girlfriend had married the friend he trusted most. By the time he was free again, his life was already in ruins. When he opened his eyes again, he had returned to 1998, the night that changed his fate. This time, he seizes the initiative and claws his way back from having nothing. Facing those who betrayed and deceived him, and are waiting to watch 379.2kReads9.2Score53.2kShelves

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    Reborn to Change My Fate: I Became a Leader in Myanmar! Don't be fooled by the cover! The content is super engaging! [Thumbs up]

45. 295 上 Spring Poems from the Capital 上京春赋 Shi Munan十木南Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication under the title Spring Rhapsody in the Capital] [Pure historical romance, not reborn + a long-planned scheme + a touch of coercive seduction + devoted pampering and flirting + emotional push and pull] [Completed; the original title was Spring Rhapsody in the Capital] [Sweet romance, both mutually inexperienced: brave and gentle young princess x sinister, fanatical powerful minister] A conspiracy landed Mo Yuan’s father and brother in prison, their lives at the mercy 71.8kReads9.3Score5.7kShelves

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    Both are virgins 🌞🌞. The male lead is a powerful prime minister, a figure feared by all 💥, with immense power and an extremely strong possessive desire 🍓. He was captivated by the female lead from the first sight of her, even going so far as to break up her childhood sweetheart. He had been lusting after her for two whole years. Now, she begs him to save her imprisoned father and brothers, and how could he let her go? From then on, her cold winter bed becomes a warm one. The male lead has been plotting for a long time, gradually and forcefully taking her away. He wants not only her body but also her heart. It's hilarious! The male lead's character is a very compelling type!

46. 296 仙 The Immortal Emperor Returns to the City 仙帝回归都市 Fat Chrysanthemum胖菊Urban2.5M WordsOngoing The Immortal Emperor returns to Earth, and to his surprise, his cultivation remains intact. After going through untold hardships to find his beloved wife, he discovers that she is actually... Author Pang Ju brings you a different kind of urban Immortal Emperor story. 167Reads8.6Score—Shelves
47. 297 重 Reborn to Rule the World 重生，掌控世间 A Little Demon Meets a Big Demon小魔见大魔Eastern Fantasy126k WordsOngoing In the distant past, around a hundred thousand years ago, a mysterious and powerful passage between planes suddenly opened. The demon and monster races surged into this world like floodwaters bursting through a dam. In an instant, flames of war engulfed the land, its people fell into misery, and the whole world was swallowed by endless darkness. At a time when humanity was adrift and on the verge of collapse, I was hunted because I possessed a peerless treasure. With no other choice, I chose to —Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 298 仙 The Immortal Emperor's Retirement Life 仙帝的退休生活 Broken Blade断刃Urban1.8M WordsOngoing Invincible, reborn, no secrets from the family + overpowered hero + one heroine + sweet romance + goofy humor + laid-back daily life The eldest grandson of the Liu family of the old capital was persecuted... No, that’s not right. Let’s start over! As an idle Immortal Emperor, I just want to retire, feed the birds, walk the dog, and spend time with my wife and kid. A thousand-year-old ghost? My brother-in-law is a city inspector in the underworld. Look into it. A hidden sect? My great-grandfather 19.7kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
49. 299 让 I Told You to Confess, So Why Did You Hit on the Underworld Boss's Daughter? 让你表白，你找上黑道千金？ Mu Twenty-Nine暮二十九Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [System + family + one heroine + sweet everyday romance + lighthearted comedy] Su Jiang is a first-year university student who unexpectedly awakens a System. [Host, confess your feelings to someone of the opposite sex within thirty seconds. Fail, and you die immediately!] With no other choice, Su Jiang confesses to An Rou, the class beauty, in front of the whole class. Su Jiang: “An Rou, I like you. Would you go out with me?” An Rou: “What do you like about me?” Su Jiang: “Uh… your legs are real 57.1kReads9.4Score5.9kShelves
50. 300 璟 Jing Ye, the Beloved Wife Takes on the Tycoon Circle 璟爷，团宠夫人玩转财阀大佬圈 Arrangement铺排Modern Romance711k WordsOngoing [Devoted to each other, 1v1, satisfying and sweet] [Long-planned scheme, rekindled love] [Superpowers] “Get out! From tomorrow on, you’re sleeping in the study!” The woman’s voice was hoarse. Pale-faced, she held her lower back and glared furiously at the man before her. The man leaned down. “Qiqi, your man only sleeps with you...” Two years earlier, they had met by chance... Little did she know that the powerful, cold-blooded Master Jing of the capital would fall for her at first sight and 405Reads9.2Score100Shelves

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    🌟1️⃣The powerful and ruthless Jing Ye in the capital city has taken a liking to!? A well-behaved girl? And a girl with quite a temper! From then on, everyone could see Jing Ye following behind a girl like a shoe-carrying attendant. 🌟2️⃣A man feared by the military, political, and business circles has taken in a girl he picked up in his courtyard!? Because she said she wanted to go to the beach, he actually sent her an entire island? Shocking! Ninth Master's doting on girls is boundless!

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