Gentle Male Lead, Married First and Falling in Love Later, Love Grows Over Time. Thanks! 温柔男主，先婚后爱，日久生情，感谢！！

1. 1 说 Weren’t We Supposed to Be Estranged? How Did I End Up Pregnant? 说好的貌合神离呢？我怎么揣崽了 Xing Wei杏微Ancient Romance710k WordsCompleted Shen Qingfu transmigrates into a novel she's read, becoming the foolish, vicious villainess who covets her brother-in-law, plots to murder her husband, and causes endless trouble, only to die without a proper burial. Shen Qingfu: ... Her husband is sickly and will soon die on his own. And her brother-in-law? He's young and inexperienced. No thanks! Can't she live as a wealthy society wife, wait for her husband to die naturally, and then enjoy life as a young, beautiful, rich widow? * She waits a 18.4kReads9.0Score2kShelves

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   The long-lasting story of first marriage and then love😍😍😍😍The male protagonists are so gentle!! Very, very sweet [crazy][crazy]🉑The first two books are ancient Chinese and the last one is modern!

2. 2 嫁 Married to a Gentle, Disabled Scholar from a Farming Family 嫁给温柔残疾农家举子 Lan Ge兰歌Ancient Romance751k WordsCompleted Both leads are each other’s first and only + Sweet romance with no angst + Marriage first, love later + Everyday pampering + Farming and healing [An incredibly gentle disabled hero × A warmhearted heroine who transmigrated] Jiang Yuxin had never planned to get married, but then she transmigrated into Song Yaozhi, a woman whose attempted elopement had failed. Faced with an impoverished home and a young man with a bad leg and lifeless eyes, Song Yaozhi rolled up her sleeves and got to work so they 532Reads7.1Score100Shelves
3. 3 说 We Agreed to Sleep in Separate Beds, but My Forensic Doctor Husband Wants to Break the Deal 说好分床睡，法医老公要毁约 A Sour Lime一颗酸橙Modern Romance480k WordsCompleted [High-energy female lawyer x emotionally reserved male forensic pathologist] [Married first, fall in love later / everyday life / SC, HE] Ying Tang got married in a whirlwind ceremony to Zong Che, her high school classmate. Zong Che was handsome, fit, and rich, but he was cold and rigid. His work as a forensic pathologist was even more off-putting. Ying Tang, however, thought he was the perfect choice for a husband: They’d been classmates, so they knew each other well; their busy jobs wouldn’t g 19.6kReads8.9Score2.9kShelves
4. 4 向 Make a Wish to the Gods 向神明许个愿 Mu Wandi木晚笛Modern Romance416k WordsCompleted [A wealthy socialite from Beijing's elite circles x a genius investor] [Rekindled romance + mutual devotion + healing and redemption + love among the wealthy] At their graduation ball, Yu Weiyi got drunk, mistook her rival for someone else, and handed her love letter to Lin Jianshen. After hearing her heartfelt confession, Lin Jianshen pulled her into his arms and kissed her passionately. The gossiping crowd was stunned. “So those two years of fighting were just flirting? Were we just part of yo 16.1kReads8.6Score1.6kShelves

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   My innocent huge huge huge huge huge huge beautiful!! This is the only one I didn't jump to. I'm really touched. The characters are all very distinct. No one appears as a non-verbal character.

5. 5 新 Newlyweds, Growing Closer 新婚渐浓 Dan Jian丹笺Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted Marriage before love / Adult romance / A slow, steady relationship / Sweet romance Cool, rational neurosurgeon vs. attentive, service-oriented head of a corporate group The marriage between Shen Mingyue and Bo Yi began with a drunken joke between their grandfathers. Out of gratitude for an old kindness, Shen Mingyue agreed to marry him to help her family out of a difficult situation. On the first day of their marriage, she was called back to the hospital for an emergency surgery and didn’t come 15.6kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves

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   The female protagonist is soft on the outside and strong on the inside, while the male protagonist is strong on the outside and soft on the inside.

6. 6 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, 3.6kReads6.7Score475Shelves

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   She is cold on the outside but hot on the inside. She takes good care of her baby. If there is any misunderstanding, she will make it clear immediately.

7. 7 清 Qingfeng Villa 清风墅 Sunlit Bird扶光鸟Modern Romance284k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] [Marriage first, love later + Age gap + Literary family + Slow-burn romance + Both leads are each other's first] *Theme: Children who are cherished don't have to say they're sorry.* As a child, Shu He was utterly broken by her coldhearted father. During an extreme snowstorm in Jingbei, she wandered alone by the roadside, clutching the doll that had grown up with her. The blizzard raged, and she eventually collapsed, frozen stiff. A Bentley pulled over. The young man 89.5kReads9.5Score11.7kShelves

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   Just watch it. The male protagonist is super gentle and the female protagonist is also excellent. Marriage first, love later. It's really super good-looking! I've already done it three times!

8. 8 沈 Mr. Shen's Tender Devotion 沈先生的温柔宠爱 Wu En乌恩Modern Romance279k WordsCompleted [Marry First, Fall in Love Later • Sweet Romance • Age Gap • Mutual Firsts • No Angst] (The heroine is not a strong, independent type!) [A gentle CEO who isn't domineering and a sweet, sensible girl] During an utterly ordinary summer vacation, Lin Jiamu somehow ended up engaged by a twist of fate. She thought she'd be marrying an old, ugly man, but when she saw Shen Yizhou, she found him absolutely gorgeous. However you looked at it, she seemed to be the one getting the better deal. She thought 7.1kReads9.4Score896Shelves

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   This book is the first book I read on Tomato. I call it the originator of Marriage First, Love Later. I really like the feeling of respect between the male and female protagonists!!! The female protagonist has low self-esteem and is timid due to family reasons, but the male protagonist gives her enough love and help her gradually become generous and brave. At first, the heroine was a little afraid of the hero, but in the process of getting along, the heroine's attitude towards the hero was really like a partner, being coquettish and willful. I feel that this change is very clearly written, and some novels change inexplicably before they are even written.

9. 9 私 A Private Kiss Beneath the Gardenia 私吻栀子 Shen Qingzhi沈清枳Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted The upcoming book and short drama of the same name, Private Kisses of the Gardenia, can now be reserved on Hongguo. We hope you’ll show it lots of support~ Intangible cultural heritage Suzhou embroidery inheritor × upright, steady, and stern big shot Delicate yet resilient Jiangnan beauty × self-disciplined young master from an old family Seven-year age gap | Married first, love later | One-on-one, both chaste * As the Gu family’s only heir, Gu Zhili was raised from childhood to embody the virtu 12.6kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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   The first two books are gentle presidents who are not overbearing, but the last three books seem to be cold and cold but are actually top gentle doctors. The doctor's writing is super sweet~ 1. A soft and tough Jiangnan beauty Two, [Marriage first, then love·Sweet pet age difference·Double cleansing·No abuse + non-overbearing gentle CEO & well-behaved and sensible little cutie] Three, [Quiet and reserved female teacher x seemingly dull but gentle and coquettish male doctor] He pressed her against the wall, rubbed her ears and temples, and asked her over and over again: "Do you want to be with me?" 4. [Marriage first, love later + sweet pet and cleansing + warm redemption] I had a toothache and went to the hospital for a check-up. When the doctor took off his mask, Lili was stunned, Huh? Isn't this my husband who just got the certificate last month? 5. [Age difference + Marriage first, love later + Top gentle dad + double cleansing] Abstinence cardiac surgeon x Growth sweet girl translator

10. 10 相 My Blind Date Is So Handsome 相亲对象长得很帅 I'm a Little Fishhead Star是鱼头星星呀Modern Romance201k WordsCompleted [Quiet, reserved schoolteacher × gentle, secretly passionate doctor] Su Wen agrees to a blind date on a whim, just to see how it goes. To her surprise, her date is incredibly handsome. She has never thought of herself as someone who cares about looks, but she is momentarily bewitched and agrees when he suggests they keep seeing each other. Seeing the gentle young woman before him, Zhou Huaian proposes that they take things further, intending to win her over slowly. Then he sees her chatting happ 5kReads9.0Score487Shelves
11. 11 迷 The Sweet, Airheaded Girl Is So Adorable, but Her Doctor Husband Is Hard to Tempt 迷糊软妹甜糯糯，医生老公不经撩 Sui Yi穗宜Modern Romance226k WordsCompleted [Not a strong heroine + whirlwind marriage + short, sweet romance] [Love after marriage + sweet romance + devoted couple + cozy healing] Also known as “The Daily Married Life of a Scatterbrain and a Cutie” Lili has been eating too many sweets lately, and now her tooth hurts, so she books an appointment at the hospital. The doctor who examines her has sharp brows visible above his mask, and eyes as dark and beautiful as ink. She can’t help staring at him for a long time. Whatever he says, she obe 2.4kReads9.3Score216Shelves
12. 12 心 Heartbeat Over the Line 心跳越轨 Biyou彼呦Modern Romance387k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] [Age gap + married first, love later + exceptionally gentle, fatherly male lead + both leads are each other's first] A restrained cardiac surgeon x a sweet young woman who grows into herself *Complete. A sweet, everyday romance with no melodrama. - On the eve of her engagement, Jiang Qiao catches her boyfriend passionately kissing another woman. As she stands there in a pitiful state, Pei Zhihe's tall figure appears beside her. His deep, dark eyes look at her from 76.5kReads9.5Score13.4kShelves
13. 13 京 A Marriage in the Capital, Still Strangers 京婚不熟 Drowning Boat溺舟Modern Romance403k WordsCompleted A true marriage-first, love-later story / Marriage between wealthy families / Five-year age gap / The powerful one learns to lower his head Clear-headed and gentle heroine vs. stern, fatherly hero When her older sister runs away from her wedding, Jiang Ni obeys her father’s arrangements and marries her would-be brother-in-law. Her new husband is the head of the top-tier Zhou family in Beijing. He’s said to be a workaholic with no worldly desires, cold and stern. He leaves on a business trip on t 101.6kReads9.0Score18.9kShelves

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    Haha, this is it. It's a standard story about marriage first, love later, and the hero's heart is moved first. It's super good-looking.

14. 14 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 7kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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    Two strangers, a husband and wife who treat each other like guests. The male protagonist falls in love at first sight and is very gentle. He never forgets to send flowers to his wife on the way home from get off work.

15. 15 在 Running Wild in the Big Shot's Dreams 在大佬梦里撒野 San Chen Yue叁辰月Modern Romance133k WordsOngoing [Tech Whiz Pretending to Be an Ascetic Big Shot & Intelligent Prodigy Pretending to Be a Sweet, Soft Girl] [Mutual Dreaming + Older Man's Devoted Love + Careful Scheming + Both Chaste, Healing Each Other] Yu Youzhi had a dangerously erotic dream. In it, she teased the big shot Zhou Yansong until he lost control, acting arrogant and unrestrained as she ran wild all over him. When she woke up, she was scared out of her wits. She acted meek and obedient around him, terrified that even a hint of wh 924Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The preference of a father-like husband is low-key and thick, and he gently guides his lover out of trouble, which is so sweet that it makes people smile.

16. 16 蓄 A Deliberate Swap of Fiancés 蓄意换婚 San Chen Yue叁辰月Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [Steady, protective, powerful man + fragile yet strong little fox] [Love at first sight + deliberate bride swap + coaxed whirlwind marriage + age gap + both inexperienced in love] [A guiding lover + a little angst, lots of sweetness + devoted and exclusive love + a slow, steady romance] When her younger aunt ran away from her arranged marriage, the head of the Yun family had to choose a new candidate for the alliance. With her psychological condition, Ruan Qingsui was naturally not on the list. 14.4kReads9.3Score1.5kShelves
17. 17 过 Excessive Indulgence 过分沉溺 Zi An子安Modern Romance361k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + secret crush comes true + mutual salvation + devoted to each other, one-on-one] (The heroine seems sweet and gentle but is independent and clear-headed inside; the hero is no typical domineering CEO; she has a secret crush on him; slow burn.) Pei Yu was aloof and indifferent by nature, and he looked down on women even more. Everyone in his circle wondered what kind of woman could possibly win the heart of this unattainable man. Later, he fell out with the Pei family 6.4kReads9.2Score528Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book. The male and female protagonists are both upright, sober and independent people. After getting along for a long time, the male protagonist found that the female protagonist is really good. The relationship between the two of them is really delicate, and the later part is super sweet. Also: Every pair of CPs in it have a good relationship!!!

18. 18 青 Slightly Tipsy in Blue 青色微醺 Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance393k WordsCompleted Signed for publication, with a short drama adaptation now streaming (Arranged marriage to love + the second male lead takes the lead + long-planned romance + cozy, low-key sweet romance) The day Fu Qingyin finally gave up on Song Ziyan, she went to see his uncle, Song Zheng. Two wooden signs hung at the entrance to the teahouse, one higher than the other. Each bore a line of writing: A joyful reunion, a happy occasion. The man sat ramrod straight, his expression calm and composed, with the refin 16.8kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves

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    In this book, the core of the male protagonist is really strong, and his character is really gentle and powerful. It is really the novel that has such a character [Adoration] [Adoration] Gentle and tender years old, dad's boyfriend, Xu Xu Tuzhi, who understands! Who knows!!!! The package looks good [OK]

19. 19 温 Tenderness and Dimples 温柔与梨涡 Yan Zhinan雁知南Modern Romance457k WordsCompleted (The story is complete. Its score is rising painfully slowly because it hasn't gotten many readers~) [Independent, sweet and gentle beauty of a teacher x gentle, reserved, abstinent CEO] [Both are each other's first and only + married first, love later + slow-burn romance + sweet indulgence + love that grows over time + reunion after a long separation] [Warm, sweet, sincere, youthful, and cozy] The first thing Li Qin did after returning to the Li family was agree to an arranged marriage. “Whiche 913Reads8.7Score105Shelves
20. 20 与 I Married My Secret Crush First, Then Fell in Love 与暗恋对象先婚后爱了 I'm a Little Fishhead Star是鱼头星星呀Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof beauty × rebellious young master] Jiang Shuyue is distant by nature and dislikes dealing with people. Even her parents are at a loss over her coolness, and often criticize her for it. She has always known the truth: her parents criticize her simply because they don't like her. The one they love is their adopted daughter, who grew up in the Jiang family. When she was twenty-five, she made a deal with her parents: she would agree to an arranged marriage, on the condition that they nev 25.5kReads9.1Score2.4kShelves
21. 21 只 Just a Marriage Alliance? Sorry, He’s Madly in Love! 只是联姻？不好意思，他超爱！ Pei Jiu佩玖Modern Romance591k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + secret crush + long-laid plans + both devoted to each other + happy ending] Lu Yanci, the capital's most eligible heir, was aloof by nature, decisive and ruthless, and impossibly high above everyone else. Wen Ruanqing, the only daughter of the Wen family in Jiangnan, was a stunning beauty. Rumor had it she never left the house and was well-behaved and cold. Who could have guessed that the first time they met, Lu Yanci would run into her at a nightclub while she was hiring 9.8kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves
22. 22 少 Young Master, Madam Says She'd Rather Go to Work! 少爷，夫人说她更想上班！ Chichi Xianyue迟迟弦月Modern Romance700k WordsOngoing [Marriage First, Love Later] [Long-Standing Scheme] [Two Equals] Diplomat × CEO When she was four, her mother died before her eyes, and her father fell in love with someone else. From then on, Liu Ling'er learned one thing: tears were useless, and so was love. At twenty-five, Shen Yuci bound her to his side with a marriage contract. She thought it was a five-year deal, never realizing that this man had been waiting for her for twenty-one years. Nor did she know that, for the sake of his obsess 1.4kReads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommend this book! The female protagonist is the daughter of a high-ranking cadre, and the male protagonist is the CEO of a wealthy family. The male protagonist and the female protagonist are engaged, and the male protagonist also falls in love with the female protagonist at first sight. The heroine lost part of her memory due to some reasons. The hero worked hard for the heroine to go abroad for seven years, and the first thing he did after returning was to reunite with the heroine. The male protagonist only loves the female protagonist and is the mastermind. Although the heroine lacks love due to her family of origin, she is very strong. She graduated from a prestigious university and is very professional. She became a diplomat in the middle of her career. She is a very proud heroine, but also very gentle. Everyone will fall in love with the heroine! Double strength and pure love, super delicious

23. 23 联 My Arranged Marriage Wife Is So Sweet, the Capital's Big Shot Can't Hold Back 联姻老婆好甜，京圈大佬节制不住 Xiong Chuang熊创Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / A sweet, slow-burn romance / Older man / Both are each other’s one and only A cool, distant beauty x a steady, calculating, fatherly type At twenty-two, Jian Xi accidentally discovered that she was the biological daughter of a wealthy business tycoon. She gained a pair of rich parents, and a husband through an arranged marriage. Her husband was Zhou Boting, the current head of the Zhou family. Rumor had it that he was disciplined and reserved, and at twenty-six had n 15.7kReads6.7Score1.1kShelves

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    Gentle male protagonist, marriage first, love later, love for a long time, double cleansing, sweet and sweet flirting

24. 24 大 The Young Lady Has a Soft Waist and a Sweet Voice, Leaving President Jiang at a Loss 大小姐腰软声甜，姜总难以招架 Sui Yi穗宜Modern Romance299k WordsCompleted [Daddy-type husband, sweet romance, both leads are inexperienced, marriage before love, warm and healing, not a strong female lead] When her parents gave her a list of potential marriage matches, Xiang Qisong was immediately drawn to Jiang Huaizheng’s handsome looks and steady demeanor. After they married, she discovered some good news: Jiang Huaizheng really was steady. The bad news was that he was too steady. Whether in public or in private, he was always prim and proper, restrained and aloof. 5.9kReads9.1Score798Shelves

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    Marriage first, love later, the heroine's original family is not happy, but she is so happy in the hero's family. The male protagonist is indeed very serious, and the female protagonist often teases him, but the two of them get along very harmoniously. The male protagonist will accommodate her, and she will not be angry with her. They have a tacit understanding.

25. 25 不 I Will Never Leave the Green Mountains 不与青山辞 A Crescent Moon, Bright and Clear一弯皎皎Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted [Marry First, Love Later + Older Man + Guiding Lover + Both Pure] "A gentle, fatherly boyfriend and a bright little ray of sunshine" One moment, Jiang Tang thought she had finally made it through every hardship. The next, she was doing a full backflip and crashing into an iceberg. By a series of mishaps, she had managed to get involved with Mu Zhiqing. He was a mysterious businessman who stood alone atop a high tower, as unfathomable as a deep abyss. Rumor had it that he was upright and proper, 25.3kReads9.4Score2.8kShelves

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    This has to be said about our President Mu. The old man loves people. He stays with the heroine as a big brother and only coaxes the heroine. His mood is stable and his gentleness is engraved in his bones. This really can't be faked. "A look in somebody's eyes, To light up the skies, To open the world and send it reeling, A voice that says I'll be here, And you'll be alright." You must watch it!

26. 26 一 A Pool of Spring 一池春 Yuanbao Yuanyuan元宝元元Modern Romance352k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + sweet indulgence + both virgins] [Sweet, gentle pastry chef vs. devoted, refined professor] Chi Xi runs a dessert shop, and her days are happy and fulfilling. Her parents can’t stand watching her put off her personal life when she has no worries about work, and keep urging her to settle down. Chi Xi is at her wits’ end, until one day a customer walks into her shop. The boldest decision she ever made was to spend her life with Mr. Zhou. Chi Xi is so used to calling 3.2kReads8.8Score397Shelves

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    ①The female protagonist is gentle and gentle, she is a pastry chef, and she is also very good-looking. The male protagonist is a university teacher and is very handsome. He falls in love with the female protagonist at first sight. The female protagonist is forced to go on a blind date. The male protagonist takes the opportunity to propose marriage. The female protagonist thinks that if she has a partner, she will not need to go on a blind date. And I also think that the male protagonist...②The female protagonist is a teacher, very gentle, and good-looking. Their parents decided to get married. At the beginning, the male protagonist tried to get the female protagonist to terminate the engagement, but later it became really sweet. He only wanted a sweet-smelling and soft wife...

27. 27 婚 Sweet Love After Marriage 婚后蜜爱 Summer Ice, Winter Sunflower夏冰冬葵Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted #Gentle Guqin Beauty VS Sharp-Tongued Genius Director# #Marriage First, Love Later + Married Life + Sweet Romance + Love Grows Over Time + Blind Date + Both Leads Are Each Other's First# Before marriage, Shen Huaixu was cold and indifferent, never giving anyone a second glance. He was sharp-tongued and ruthless. After marriage, Shen Huaixu became a complete wife guy. “Where's my wife? Why hasn't she come to visit me on set yet?” [Bonus Scene] Genius director Shen Huaixu was not only extraordinar 4.1kReads8.7Score316Shelves
28. 28 京 A Joyful Beijing Wedding: Why Is Young Master He Being So Stubborn Today? 京婚有禧，贺少今天不嘴硬 Luo Li Xixi落离夕夕Modern Romance549k WordsCompleted [The score is low because there aren't many ratings yet. It will go up.] [Both leads are inexperienced + Fast-paced opening + Marriage before love] [Well-behaved, level-headed adopted daughter VS cunning, aloof young master] When news of the Song and He families’ arranged marriage spread across the capital, the Songs’ adopted daughter, Song Zhining, had just stepped off a plane. She had spent eight years studying medicine abroad. The quietest presence in the Song family, she had not been told ab 6.5kReads8.8Score721Shelves

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    This is the setting of this book, exactly the same, first get married and then fall in love with the ceiling, as time goes by, you will fall in love, the pace is very fast, even faster after marriage! It has a strong sense of pulling and is very funny. The male protagonist looks snarky and has a vicious tongue, but he is actually very pure in love.

29. 29 青 Green Hills Like Jade 青山似玉 Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available) [Love after marriage, age gap, slow-burn everyday sweetness] *A gentle beauty from a family of scholars × a refined, fatherly man *A comic artist with a billion in assets × an influential Beijing aristocrat and chamber of commerce chairman Chu Shuang knew from childhood that she was promised to the Sheng family of the imperial capital, but she had never met her fiancé. Later, by a twist of fate, she moved into the Sheng residence and met her friend’s older br 203.4kReads9.5Score25.7kShelves

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    The heroine has been engaged to the powerful Sheng family in Beijing since she was a child. After moving into the Sheng family, I originally thought that my marriage partner would be Sheng Yang, who behaved in an aristocratic manner. However, during the Mid-Autumn Festival, my uncle Sheng Ting, who was solemn and indifferent, came to propose marriage. After a conversation, the heroine was shocked to realize that the person she was engaged to be engaged to was her brother-in-law all along! Marry first, love later, love will grow over time, it's so cute

30. 30 欲 A Marriage of Desire 欲婚 Yu Man余满Modern Romance330k WordsCompleted [Both leads are sexually inexperienced + happy ending + secret crush comes true + no misunderstandings between the leads + sweet everyday life] When they first met, Wen Li snatched up a plot of land Fu Shihuai had wanted. He came to see her, apparently confident he could get his way. “Miss Wen, the Fu Group has long wanted to acquire the land in Beihu. Something unexpected came up, and now it’s in your hands. If you’re willing to sell it to me, name your price.” Wen Li took her time replying. “A 3.2kReads9.0Score292Shelves

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    I didn't think it was a very good book at first, but the more I read, the better it gets. It's really good. I hope everyone will read this book. You will regret it if you don't.

31. 31 娇 After a Frail Beauty Marries to Bring Good Fortune, She Becomes the Regent's Princess Consort 娇软美人冲喜后，成了摄政王妃 Flowers and Fruit有花有果Ancient Romance539k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + No Rebirth or Transmigration + Marriage Before Love + Sweet, Devoted Romance + Putting Scoundrels in Their Place + Having a Baby + Growing Heroine] Jiang Yuanyi is peerlessly beautiful, soft and charming, but unfortunately, she is a lowborn concubine-born daughter. Her father dislikes her, her stepmother despises her, and her legitimate older siblings bully her. Despite her betrothal, they force her to bring good fortune to the dying heir of the Duke of Jingguo by marrying 12.6kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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    💫Marriage first, love later, business marriage. Two people get married after meeting a few times. There is no situation where two people have a crush on each other first. After marriage, they fulfill their marital obligations. He was not originally keen on this kind of thing, but!!! It was different when I fell in love with it! I wish I could stay with my wife every day [Learned]

32. 32 为 Falling for Him 为他心动 erhaModern Romance201k WordsCompleted She first met Xu Chao on the first day of school. The boy was tall and aloof, his narrow, deep-set peach-blossom eyes filled with coldness. He walked toward her, casual yet distant and indifferent. As they brushed past each other, Jiang Yue’s heart raced and her breath caught. She thought her heart had fallen into that sunny afternoon, where the wind rustled around them. The early story takes place at school and moves quickly. The heroine secretly loves the hero, but they have few scenes togethe 4.7kReads9.3Score548Shelves
33. 33 饮 Drinking, Dreaming, and Revelry 饮酒梦醉欢 Second Uncle二舅爷Modern Romance396k WordsCompleted “I married him to repay a debt, but I didn’t fall in love with him for that.” Love after marriage / Xu Zuihuan / Jiang Zhengning The eldest son of the Jiang family, with a mysterious background and an illustrious family. Their lives follow completely different paths, and by all appearances, Xu Zuihuan should have no connection to him. They meet once, then eight years pass. A call from an unfamiliar number, a simple “Let’s get married,” and Xu Zuihuan calmly replies, “Okay.” How much does she o 16.4kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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    They all marry first and then fall in love with each other. They are super beautiful [adoration][adoration][adoration][adoration]

34. 34 甜 Sweet, Sizzling Kisses! After We Get Our Marriage License, He Kisses Me Red Every Night 甜欲肆吻！领证后夜夜被亲红温 Qing Qing Ci轻卿辞Modern Romance473k WordsCompleted Jiang Jinnian, the current head of the Jiang family, is known for his self-discipline and propriety, and his cool temperament. Even though the Jiang and Shen families arranged a marriage long ago, no one ever connected him with Shen Nanzhi. For years, Shen Nanzhi thought the same. Jiang Jinnian spent most of his time abroad. He was cold by nature and rarely came home, so the two hardly ever had a chance to meet. Even when they did, Shen Nanzhi always kept her distance. She never imagined that, b 48.3kReads9.1Score5.9kShelves
35. 35 暗 After Eight Years of Secretly Loving Him, She Impulsively Marries Mr. He 暗恋八年后，她与贺先生闪婚了 Tong Xiang桐香Modern Romance388k WordsCompleted The short drama The Eighth Year of Loving Mr. He in Secret is now streaming [Married life + sweet romance + whirlwind marriage + romance and marriage + devoted husband + heroine's secret crush comes true + hero falls in love after marriage] At nineteen, Jiang Yining fell in love with He Chi. Their only connection was that He Chi was the son of her high school teacher. She lived a quiet, orderly life while he was carefree and uninhibited. Jiang Yining knew very well that she and He Chi had no 18.1kReads9.3Score3kShelves
36. 36 夫 My Wife Is a Face-Con, and Mr. Lu Sees Every Man as a Love Rival 夫人是颜控，陆总见谁都像情敌 Jing Chu景初Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Complete! Sweet romance, wealthy families, marriage alliance, aloof and scheming CEO vs. tsundere, spoiled heiress) The two most powerful families in the capital have formed a marriage alliance! The Lu family’s eldest son has married the Shen family heiress, number one on the capital’s list of ideal daughters-in-law. Before getting married, Mr. Lu did nothing but work every day! After getting married, all Mr. Lu cared about was his wife! Before he married her, when people praised Miss Shen, Mr. 4.1kReads9.2Score409Shelves

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    1️⃣🌸🌸True ·Marry first, then love, marriage with a wealthy family, sobriety and gentleness vs. Old-fashioned daddy style, the male and female protagonists treat each other as guests and can communicate without being cold and violent. At first, the male protagonist thought it was good to treat each other as guests, but later he was dissatisfied with the female protagonist's politeness and alienation from beginning to end, and her generosity and decency. 😤Those in power bow their heads. 2️⃣🌰🌰The marriage of a wealthy family involves marriage first and love later. The gentleness of the male protagonist seems to have been planned for a long time and he has a secret crush on the female protagonist. There is no bloody plot like drugging. 3️⃣🌺🌺Cold-bellied boss vs arrogant young lady, marriage to a wealthy family, sweet doting, before marrying a wife, Mr. Lu heard others praising Miss Shen, he disdainfully said that she is not a god, she is not as good as you said! Ever since marrying Mrs. Lu, Mr. Lu has been on tenterhooks every day. After all, Mrs. Lu is so beautiful and so popular, what if she is accidentally abducted by a wild man outside? 4️⃣💘💘The two childhood sweethearts have a good relationship. The heroine has always wanted to surpass the hero but was misunderstood to like the hero. The hero's rejection led to the two breaking up and becoming enemies😫. After the hero and heroine got married, they both thought that the other party liked them, and they played tricks on each other. Both of them developed a fascinating love for each other. He/she really loves me. If the male protagonist has a misunderstanding, he will promptly explain and defend the female protagonist and abide by male ethics. The female protagonist is very powerful, capable and has a career. She has learned from a young age to skip grades from the first grade of junior high school to the goal of surpassing the male protagonist in high school. She is very brave and powerful. She directly fights against bullies and can even take down wretched men on her own. 5️⃣🍇🍇The bitter rivals get married first and then fall in love. The male protagonist is attracted first and focuses on a self-guided strategy. How an innocent wolf dog is severely manipulated by an arrogant young lady, and how a bking boss is trained to become a jealous king in love. ~The heroine is not a good drinker. When she is drunk, she uncontrollably runs to the hero to play gangster before she learns the truth. Xie Youci crossed her legs arrogantly, "Tsk, she really likes me." After learning the truth. He hugged the pillow and got drunk resentfully, "Uh-huh, when will she love me...".

37. 37 咬 A Kiss on the Hook! A Wild Night! The Little Rose Gets More Spoiled by the Day 咬钩吻！荒唐夜！小玫瑰恃宠生娇 Lan Sheng澜笙Modern Romance257k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] [Bickering couple + childhood sweethearts + wealthy families + marriage first, love later + one-on-one romance + mutual pursuit] (A bewitching beauty with a mischievous streak x a refined, charming young gentleman) Xie Shiyu is a pampered rose, adored by everyone and impeccably put together down to her toenails. Fu Yanxi, a rising star in the business world, is famously reserved and aristocratic. Everyone thinks they’re a perfect match, made for each other. Only th 2kReads9.0Score359Shelves
38. 38 啵 Kiss! Get Him Good and Confused While He's Drunk, and Make Him Fall in an Instant 啵！趁醉时亲懵他，让他一秒沦陷 A Crescent Moon一剪月Modern Romance201k WordsCompleted The physical edition of Bite the Hook is now available for purchase on all platforms. Everyone says it's better to make peace than to hold a grudge, but Chi Yang not only fell out with her childhood friend Xie Youci, she's also been told by her family to marry him. When the media reports rumors of their arranged marriage, Chi Yang calmly sips her tea. “I'm straight, and I'm not marrying a dog.” Xie Youci swirls his wine with a cool, aloof air and sneers disdainfully. “What kind of lunatic would 6.6kReads9.3Score879Shelves
39. 39 和 I Got a Flash Marriage with the Boy Next Door 和邻家哥哥闪婚了 Oh, the Stars' Dream星星的梦啊Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted [The heroine’s secret crush comes true] [The hero marries first, falls in love later] [Handsome, roguish CEO vs. gentle author] [No angst for angst’s sake. The plot follows the characters’ personalities (bows)] The boldest thing Sheng Nianyi had ever done was probably turn her “crush” into her “husband.” When she learned that Huo Chengye was in a hurry to find someone to appease his family, Sheng Nianyi worked up the courage to offer herself. “Brother Chengye, I can help you.” Huo Chengye teased 6kReads9.2Score881Shelves

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    The male protagonist is very gentle, okay, the female protagonist is a cute little writer, the male protagonist is a CEO, the marriage is so sweet, the male protagonist is also very doting on the female protagonist

40. 40 爆 A Seduction Gone Wild! The Scheming Tycoon Pretends to Be Sweet and Coaxes Her Into a Whirlwind Marriage 爆撩！腹黑大佬装乖热吻诱哄闪婚 Little Moon Jun小月君Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted Pure romance, married first and fell in love later, the second male lead fights hard to win her over, a groveling pursuit of his wife, sweet and indulgent On the day he proposed, her boyfriend of many years walked out in front of everyone with a fake heiress in his arms. Proud as she was, Xue Yujing promptly announced that she was breaking up with Huo Yanting. Huo Yanting didn’t take it seriously. Xue Yujing loved him more than life itself; how could she possibly let him go? That is, until Xue Y 190Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    The love-minded male protagonist is only gentle to the female protagonist. Sapiosexuality! Adult men and women are full of tension! Nice!

41. 41 人 The Beauty Called Off Her Engagement, and the Chaste Tycoon Lost His Cool 人间尤物退婚后，禁欲大佬折了腰 Little Moon Jun小月君Modern Romance395k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + long-planned seduction + sizzling chemistry + sweet romance + both leads are each other's only ones] A gorgeous, sharp-tongued beauty * a scheming, abstinent, secretly passionate big shot. Leng Hua and her first love, Song Yan, were deeply in love and had gotten engaged early. Then the Leng family went bankrupt. Song Yan said, “Hua Hua, wait a little longer for the wedding. Once I've taken care of my family's affairs, I'll marry you.” And so Leng Hua waited, with no 3.5kReads9.1Score411Shelves
42. 42 不 Wasn't This an Arranged Marriage? Why Is President Pei Head Over Heels? 不是联姻吗，裴总怎么陷入热恋啦 Gu Jingqiu顾惊秋Modern Romance379k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication, short drama now streaming on Hongguo / Completed / True Marriage Before Love / Elite Family Alliance / Slow-Burn Everyday Romance / No Angst] Lu Ning and Pei Shili got from their first meeting to their marriage certificate in just three days. Their families had arranged the marriage; they didn't know each other and had no feelings for each other. After the wedding, Pei Shili treated her with distant courtesy. Lu Ning thought he wasn't happy with the marriage and ho 4.9kReads8.7Score510Shelves

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    The male protagonist becomes more and more gentle~

43. 43 七 Military Marriage in the 1970s: After Joining the Army, She Became the Talk of the Family Compound 七零军婚：随军后她风靡家属院 Yan Hui胭回Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Stunning artist x tough, prison-style military officer] [Pocket dimension, limited appearances + sweet romance + satisfying wish fulfillment + no awful characters] Shi Tingyu is a young painter with a modest reputation. One day, she transmigrates to the 1970s and becomes the daughter of a weapons researcher. Before she can enjoy her new life, her parents face the prospect of being reported and sent down to the countryside. Unwilling to let her suffer, her parents quickly arrange a blind date fo 69.5kReads9.5Score7.7kShelves

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    Both of these books are about marriage first and love later. The first book is a period novel, a beautiful painter x a pure prison-style officer. The heroine got married to an officer before her parents were sent to the countryside because her parents were reported to the countryside. The hero is super gentle and careful in everything, and the heroine also opened her own gallery and taught. The second book is an ancient romance. The heroine travels from modern times to ancient times. She was a killer before time travel. After time travel, she returned to her old career, established a killer organization, and became a beautiful leader of a killer. When she first got married, she acted docile and dignified in front of the male lead. Later, she let herself go and became the dark, crazy, possessive, and ruthless poisonous woman. The male protagonist is also a super favorite.

44. 44 先 Love After Marriage: The Crown Princess Keeps Pretending to Be Good Again and Again 先婚后爱，太子妃又又又又在装乖 I Want to Be a Rich Lady我想当富婆Ancient Romance278k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] Song Yao, who was born into this world, got married to Nangong Yi, the notoriously violent crown prince. After their wedding, they acted like a proper couple, treating each other with courtesy and respect. Gradually, Song Yao discovered that the crown prince was nothing like the violent man of the rumors. He was gentle, considerate, and easy to get along with. So she let her true nature out and started doing as she pleased. - At first, when facing the crown prince: Song Yao: gent 17.6kReads9.2Score2kShelves
45. 45 联 Our Marriage Alliance Expired, and After the Divorce, the Abstinent Tycoon Kissed Me to Tears 联姻到期离婚，被禁欲大佬亲哭了 Xiong Chuang熊创Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / Slow-burn sweet romance / Older man / Secret marriage Clearheaded, delicate beauty x Abstinent, scheming powerhouse from Beijing’s elite The Fu and Wen families arrange a marriage, and Wen Zhi, newly acknowledged by the Wen family, marries Fu Yanxiu. He’s the current head of one of Beijing’s top families, tall and long-legged, with a stunning face. Unfortunately, he’s disciplined and proper, and keeps women at a distance. Before they register their marriage, he hands 11.9kReads6.9Score731Shelves

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    Noble and gentle, respecting the heroine, pure love and sweetness

46. 46 房 My Landlord Is My Husband 房东先生是我老公 I'm a Little Fishhead Star是鱼头星星呀Modern Romance342k WordsCompleted [Original title: My Landlord Is My Husband] [Easygoing, carefree bar owner vs. clearheaded, rational high school teacher] When Jiang Zhi moved back to Yun City from Qing City for work, she first met Zhou Yanqing at his home, where she was there to rent his apartment. They met for the second time at her home, where he was the man she was expected to marry. The third time, they met at the marriage registry, and he went from being her landlord to her husband. “Since our marriage is already a do 7.1kReads9.3Score758Shelves

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    From the female protagonist's perspective, love develops over time, and from the male protagonist's perspective, the secret love comes true

47. 47 零 Zero-Degree Intimacy 零度暧昧 Lan Sheng澜笙Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [The print edition goes on sale across all platforms on August 1] [Short drama now streaming] Previously titled: Zero-Degree Intimacy [One-on-one romance + both leads’ first love + happy ending + secret marriage + sweet romance ♥ Double-layer milk foam, 70% sugar!] (Rich, sharp-tongued, scheming investor Jian Yuchen VS money-loving, mischievous young designer Wen Ni) In a nutshell: She married her nemesis. In physics, zero degrees is the point where ice and water coexist. Zero-degree intimacy is 74.9kReads9.5Score8.9kShelves

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    The first book is a good read, a secret marriage sweetheart, married to a rival. The second book is a smooth flow, the writing is delicate, and both male and female protagonists have their mouths. The third book is about marriage by agreement, the female protagonist has a task, asking the male protagonist to fall in love with her, and when the male protagonist falls in love with her, the female protagonist runs away, and the male protagonist chases his wife. The others are also good to read.

48. 48 和 I Married My Secret Crush First, Then Fell in Love 和暗恋对象先婚后爱了 A Jasmine-Scented Tea一个茉莉香片Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted A cold, abstinent, jealous CEO who’s a devoted husband x an adorable employee Marriage first, love later · secret crush becomes mutual · sweet pampering / one-on-one, first love for both, both pure At twenty-five, Jiang Mansheng married the high school heartthrob she had secretly loved. Back then, Lu Qichen came from a wealthy family and was exceptionally handsome, a favored child of heaven whom everyone envied. Jiang Mansheng, by contrast, was quiet and mild-mannered, just an ordinary girl fro 9.2kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
49. 49 温 The Gentle Beauty Wants a Divorce, and the Cold CEO Is Losing His Mind 温柔美人要离婚，冷欲霸总急疯了 Li Chun黎淳Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted [Gentle, clear-headed beauty × aloof, distinguished CEO] After Yun Qing married Fu Yuchen, everyone in Beijing's social circles waited for her to become a laughingstock. They said she spent every night alone, and bet that she and Fu Yuchen would divorce within a year. Yun Qing thought so too. Fu Yuchen was a powerful business tycoon, distinguished and extraordinary. He had a beloved woman he could never have, and he had married only because his family had arranged it. - When the time came, Yun Q 5.7kReads8.9Score314Shelves
50. 50 他 His Iris 他的鸢尾 Sweet Peach Yaoyao甜桃夭夭Modern Romance377k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] [Long-planned scheme] [Secret crush] [Sweet romance] [Devoted one-on-one couple] Pei Chi was a notorious playboy in the capital, a real ladies' man. Then, quite out of character, he agreed to the arranged marriage that the other privileged young heirs looked down on most. After the wedding, he came home late and left early every day, as if marriage had completely chained his freedom. The privileged young heirs were in an uproar. Ruan Yuan must be a tyrant! They had thought 61.1kReads9.2Score4.8kShelves

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