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Looking for books like On a Stormy Night, the Sweet Wife Sneaks into the Big Shot's Room. Please recommend modern romances with at least 20,000 ratings and a score of 9 or higher. I like satisfying rich-family stories, taking down scumbags, equally strong leads, being reborn, secret identities, past lives, and so on. Please note.

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1 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds
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The best-written, intellectually-driven romance novel, absolutely at the pinnacle of writing. The only problem is the lack of substitutes. The author's cultural background is exceptionally profound; the business battles are incredibly thrilling, and the romance is remarkably delicate. You'll understand what true high society is like after reading it; those typical light novels are truly naive. The male lead is madly in love, and the female lead is also brilliant. Every main and supporting character is outstanding and indispensable. Suitable for discerning readers, offering a unique and unconventional extreme tension. The pacing is steady, starting slowly but building up to a sweeter, more intense feeling as you read. It has a grand scope and will leave you with something to ponder. The plot takes off after chapter ten; you'll thank me after you finish.
2 I Became My Ex's Mother-in-Law 我给前任当丈母娘 August Witch八月女巫Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The short drama based on this novel, Uncle, I Only Want to Take Advantage of You, is now streaming. Starring Yu Long and Yang Mie Mie. [Older Man Romance] [Sweet Everyday Romance] [Powerful CEO] [Lighthearted and Funny] [No Angst, No Saintly Heroine] [No Affair] [No Stand-In] I showed up dressed to the nines at my ex-boyfriend's engagement party. He thought I'd come to ruin the event, but I smiled kindly and said, "We're family from now on, so there's no need to be so formal. Just call me Auntie 13.3kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds
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It's rare to find a novel that feels "just right." The writing is understated, the humor is tasteful, and the sweetness is just right. The plot is tight, without any unnecessary filler, and the touching moments aren't forced or sentimental. The ending is satisfying, leaving me feeling particularly comfortable after reading it.
3 A Golden Phoenix Soars from Phoenix Village 凤凰村飞出一只金凤凰 A Bamboo Knows Cool一竹知酷Modern Romance271k WordsCompleted “This isn’t a TV drama. It’s a true story. It’s our story, told by those of us born in the ’70s and ’80s.” In Fenghuang Village, Chongqing, an old pagoda tree has had an empty bird’s nest for forty years. In her previous life, Li Zhiqiu lived to be forty-nine, but never knew a good day. She worked the fields at fifteen, went to work in a factory at eighteen, and got married at twenty-two. In the end, she collapsed in her own rice paddy, with terminal cancer. That night, she changed into clean cl 34Reads—Score—14d adds
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A strong female lead with both a career and love.
4 My Brooding Husband Wants to Be My Caged Canary 阴郁人夫想当我金丝雀 Yu Xian Jun御仙君Modern Romance186k WordsOngoing [Fiery, Sharp-Tongued, Proud Woman x Gentle, Gloomy, Teahouse-Style Husband] [Top-Tier Wealthy Family] [Two Strong Leads] [Extremely Protective] [One-on-One Romance] [Pure Love] [He Bows His Head for Love] He was once a canary she picked up on a whim. Then he rose to power and became the head of the top-tier Fu family. Meanwhile, she, the proud and wilful heiress, fell into the gutter and now makes a living selling roasted sweet potatoes. Everyone thinks Xie Qinian hates her to the bone and is o 184Reads—Score—14d adds
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Even when Jiang Shiming was down on her luck selling sweet potatoes, her inherent pride remained undiminished. Facing the powerful Xie Qinian, she refused to bow down and show weakness, and this unique quality made him, who had long been captivated by her, willingly submit.
5 The Metaphysics Grandmaster Is Reborn as a Cannon-Fodder Villainess and Steals the Show 玄学女大佬穿成炮灰后飒爆了 Jin Li cc金栗ccModern Romance216k WordsCompleted Su Qingyuan died on the night the gates were sealed. When she opened her eyes again, she was the real heiress in a story about a fake heiress and a real one, fresh from being forced into the water. By her hospital bed, the fake heiress wept pitifully. Her fiancé stood up for the fake heiress, and her biological parents complained that she was being unreasonable. Everyone was waiting for her to bow her head. But Su Qingyuan could only look at the safety lock hanging around the fake heiress’s 8Reads7.1Score—14d adds
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The metaphysical plot is written so realistically! Drawing talismans to save people, fortune telling to determine marriages, and ferrying souls across the rainy night—there are no flashy special effects, only solid metaphysical skills. The author must have done his homework!
6 Red Mushrooms 红蘑菇 Li Xun荔薰Modern Romance237k WordsCompleted 𓋼𓍊𓋼𖥧𓍊Ⱄ𓅪🍄.*⁀➷♡ I stole a top-tier star's boyfriend-- Sweet Crystal's founder | A languid, aristocratic CEO Depression and revenge | Seducing someone else's partner | The powerful one bows down School bullying | An ordinary girl takes revenge on a top-tier star | Forbidden tension The prettier the mushroom, the more poisonous it is, because it wants to attract you. Shen Tianwu was as beautiful as a red mushroom, with a deadly allure. Lu Ciheng knew her seductive advances had a clear purpose, yet 9.7kReads8.1Score1.1k14d adds
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All her gentleness was a facade; Shen Tianwu's goal was clear from the beginning. She approached Lu Ciheng, using his power to settle old scores. The aloof CEO, knowing he was being used, still succumbed to her unique and fatal charm.
7 I Messed With a Wild Uncle, and I Can’t Take It Anymore 错惹狂野小叔，我受不了了 Yuan Yue元阅Modern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing The book's rating has just come out, and it will keep rising! [Obsessive powerhouse VS soft and adorable little bunny] In a nutshell: The story of an obsessive, unhinged, intensely jealous man who meets a soft little bunny. At first, he thought she was just another useless little thing kept by his useless older brother. But gradually, both his heart and his eyes began to follow the little creature against his will. In the end, things spiraled out of control, and for her, he broke the rules aga 8.5kReads7.1Score51814d adds
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This Southeast Asian pervert is incredibly lecherous and twisted. He's supposedly in a fake uncle-niece relationship with the female lead, but he actually takes a liking to her. After that, he installs a surveillance camera in the bathroom, a leg iron, and a tracking device, using all sorts of tricks to get her close to him. Later, he simply forces himself on her. It gets better and better as you watch! 🤭
8 Are You Calling Off the Engagement? 你退婚吗 Mu Mu Is Not Wood木木非木Modern Romance166k WordsCompleted Aloof, solitary, innocent younger man in the early days × calculating, possessive CEO in the later days VS Cheerful, soft-hearted heiress in the early days × clear-headed, self-possessed heir to the company in the later days Mu Jialin first met Xu Yanshen at her cousin’s wedding. Her father had drunk too much. Pointing at the quiet, withdrawn boy, he said, “Call him big brother.” She called out brightly, “Brother Yanshen.” The boy’s ears turned red, and he lowered his eyes, too shy to look at he 4Reads—Score—14d adds
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Heiress x Obsessive CEO | From Childhood Sweethearts to Adult Pull-Ups 📖 The shy and timid Xu Yanshen, who blushed at the mere mention of "brother" by the female lead in his youth, has risen from the ashes after the hurtful words uttered on a rainy night. Their paths reverse completely when they meet again; the female lead wears someone else's engagement ring, while he is a business partner she desperately needs his help. He appears cold and aloof, his eyes icy, but his inner obsession never fades. Later, the female lead regains her composure and realizes her fiancé is merely a temporary figure; she will break off the engagement! A happy ending for both leads, a story of constant struggle and tug-of-war, love and rivalry, mutual taming, and neither truly leaving the other. Don't miss this bittersweet story! 🌿
9 Scheming My Way to Love 筹谋心动 Xia Tongxi夏桐晞Modern Romance203k WordsOngoing In the murky world of venture capital, Jiang Xin's reputation is steeped in controversy. Everyone says she works the investors, climbing the ladder through her looks, and is a scheming green tea. Then, after drinking, she loses control and kisses Pei Chou, a cautious, top-tier investor who built his success from nothing. As rumors sweep in from all sides and their relationship teeters on the brink, a mystery buried for many years is suddenly revealed... On one side are the hard realities and co 14Reads—Score—14d adds
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Who understands this urban tug-of-war feeling! The female lead has a controversial reputation in the venture capital world, with rumors swirling around her. A drunken, forceful kiss leads her directly into Pei Chou, an extremely cautious and successful investor. The two are caught in a whirlwind of gossip, tentatively testing each other's limits. As the plot unfolds, secrets buried for years are slowly revealed. With career and romance running parallel, it's increasingly captivating. ⭐️
10 The Stray Dog I Picked Up Is Actually the Capital’s Crown Prince? 路边捡的野狗竟是京圈太子？ Xu Su栩夙Modern Romance115k WordsOngoing [Younger Man] [Both Leads Are Alphas] [Powerful Figures with Secret Identities] [Domineering Female CEO] [Intensely Possessive, Indulgent Romance] [Face-Slapping Power Fantasy], starting now! Extreme contrast: The sweet puppy-like housekeeper turns into a deranged young master: wanting cuddles by day, and taking lives by night. A powerful partnership: Financial grim reaper Zero vs. the underworld's living King of Hell, Y. Both identities are revealed, and the gods descend. Unquestionably protec 3Reads—Score—14d adds
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This book was absolutely thrilling! A female CEO gets cheated on, picks up a male nanny by chance, only to discover he's a hidden tycoon. His disguise keeps coming back, he's fiercely protective of his wife, and he slaps down the scumbags in the face – it's high-energy from start to finish!
11 Jewel-Like Splendor 宝气珠光 Nan Yining南易浓Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted So our souls and bodies don’t rot away in mediocrity, let’s fall together into a glittering, glamorous dream! [Zeng Baozhu] Even when love and freedom are both out of reach, never give up hope! [Lu Siyuan]“You can choose to refuse. Whether I give up or not is my decision!” [Cheng Mochu]“I want to hear you say you miss me, with the same urgency and depth that I miss you.” [Wu Yanting]“You call me a flirt? Am I cruel? If I am, it’s only to you.” [Chu Yanzhi]“You’d better never tell her about this, 4Reads—Score—14d adds
12 After He Took Power, She Was the Only One Who Could Make Him Lose Control 他掌权后，只对她失控 Cai Bao Zi Hou菜包子厚Modern Romance486k WordsCompleted Shen Zhiwei is a fallen heiress whom everyone sees as gentle and harmless. Gu Yanshen is a ruthless, suspicious top tycoon who controls the lifeblood of the entire city. Each seeking what they need, they sign a marriage alliance agreement. She uses his power to escape her family’s persecution and secretly reclaim the business her father left behind. He treats her like a pawn he can control at any time, repeatedly testing her limits. Only after layer upon layer of disguise is stripped away do the 4Reads—Score—14d adds
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A marriage of convenience between two strong individuals! Each with their own motives, they sign the marriage contract, testing each other's limits time and again. Only after the pretense is torn away do they realize that they can no longer live without each other.
13 Fleeing with the Summer Breeze 携夏风出逃 What Tree Grows Peanuts?花生什么树Modern Romance478k WordsCompleted [From secret crush to mutual love + both pursue each other + healing and redemption + slow-burn romance + light ensemble cast] When she was fifteen, a boy swept into Si Qing’s world without warning, carried on the orange-gold summer breeze. Qi Fang came from one of the most illustrious families in the capital. With the carefree air of a playboy, he seemed to never let his gaze linger on anyone. When she started university, a video of Si Qing speaking as the freshman representative was posted to 31.3kReads9.4Score4.7k14d adds
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A cool and aloof fairy vs. A proud and coquettish girl. The male lead secretly loves the female lead throughout his youth and trains himself to be worthy of her. It's a love story that goes hand in hand, and the sweetness level is off the charts. If you're looking for a good book, just give it a try!
14 Zhu Shengxia 祝盛夏 Yi Xun Is Not Xun亦荨不是寻Modern Romance117k WordsCompleted [Sensitive, Insecure Girl Xu Zhinian x Gentle Genius Jiang Yi] They met by chance in middle school. Jiang Yi was the science whiz everyone admired, gentle, sunny, and cheerful. Xu Zhinian was a gifted young artist with her own unique perspective on art. She was as cold as winter, while he burned as brightly as the sun. “It was the year he shone so brightly, and the year she felt so insecure.” “I can't love winter, and I don't deserve to draw near it.” “He was like the midsummer sun, hopelessly i 3Reads—Score—14d adds
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What was initially thought to be a fleeting encounter turned into a delightful surprise as the boy's persistent warmth gradually unlocked her closed heart. The immersive campus setting perfectly captures the essence of the relationship, from initial hesitation to growing trust, the development of feelings is natural and delicate. Hidden within the ordinary routines are moments of pure romance; a must-watch for fans of slow-burning campus romance. 💥
15 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. 18.1kReads9.3Score1.9k14d adds
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The sweetness level is just right. The guiding male lead is patient and gentle, doting on the obedient, soft, quick-witted, and intelligent female lead.
16 Running Wild in the Big Shot's Dreams 在大佬梦里撒野 San Chen Yue叁辰月Modern Romance215k WordsOngoing [Tech tycoon pretending to be an ascetic x Brilliant AI genius pretending to be a sweet, innocent girl] [They dream of each other x Older man dotes on her alone x A carefully laid plan x Devoted one-on-one romance and mutual salvation] Genius girl-next-door Yu Youzhi suddenly gets cracked over the head. When she wakes, she discovers she's in bed with her own boss, so she slaps herself. "That didn't hurt! Then let's see how I kill you!" "Zhi Zhi, you're a little wild today. I like it!" Ji Yan 1.1kReads—Score10414d adds
17 Everyone Hates Her? No! The Villainess Is Everyone's White Moonlight 万人嫌？不！恶女她是全员白月光 Canned Matcha Cheese罐装抹茶起司Modern Romance343k WordsOngoing Hated by everyone? No, the villainess is everyone's one true love! [Wealthy family + strong heroine + feel-good story + irresistible charm + face-slapping + bad girl + romantic rivalry + secret identities + male leads are virgins + fictional setting] The heroine is strong from the beginning and grows even stronger later on. A wealthy heiress born and raised in the upper class, she is ruthless and gets even the moment she is wronged. Bai Muqing enters the novel "The Little White Flower Who Fe 69Reads—Score13914d adds
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Bai Muqing transmigrates into a book, intending to play the role of a resilient innocent girl to win over her crush, but the situation completely reverses. Jing Siran acts as he pleases, seeking revenge on the spot, drawing in top figures from all walks of life, and a chaotic scene unfolds where everyone is the object of his affections.
18 Is the Chaste Crown Prince Hard to Woo? One Wrong Flirt, and He's Blushing Hot Every Night 禁欲太子爷难追？错撩后夜夜红温 Nine-Nine, Hard to Return九九难归Modern Romance392k WordsCompleted [Wrong-Bed Mix-Up + Obsessive Tycoon + Healing Romance + Face-Slapping the Scumbags] [Character Setup: A timid, flirtatious, scene-stealing heroine × a cool, calculating, all-powerful male lead] To save her mother and younger brother, Shen Zhi obediently becomes Gu Chengyu’s mistress, always ready when he calls and giving every performance her all. One drunken night, she follows the room key to her rendezvous. Only after an unforgettable night does she realize she’s slept with the wrong man! The 1Reads—Score—14d adds
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Who could resist Chen Xianzhi, the seemingly aloof and ruthless heir of a wealthy family, yet secretly doting and obsessive towards his wife? The entire city fears him; rumors circulate that he drove his ex-fiancée insane, his ruthless methods deterring anyone from approaching. Only Shen Zhi, who mistakenly slept with him, shatters his facade. Upon first meeting the female lead, she frantically begs for forgiveness and tries to distance herself. He outwardly agrees with indifference, but a fierce possessiveness grows within him. He meticulously sets traps to ensnare her, his cold exterior crumbling, his passionate embrace igniting nights with passion for her. The contrast between his obsessive tenderness and his unwavering devotion is simply breathtaking.
19 Reborn: The Cool, Aloof Top Student Secretly Has a Crush on Me 重生，清冷学神竟偷偷暗恋我 Bright and Lovely Moon皎皎悠月Modern Romance405k WordsCompleted [School Life + Two Top Students + He Has a Secret Crush + Pure Romance + Mutual Redemption + Blended Family] [Cool, Depressed Academic Prodigy × Gentle, Resilient Top Student] In everyone’s eyes, Shi Xubai was immaculate, top of his class, and a brilliant pianist. He was also a celebrated young painter whose talent was renowned at home and abroad, with so many awards to his name they were impossible to count. He seemed as perfect as a god in the heavens, too sacred to touch. Yet no one knew t 28Reads—Score—14d adds
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After being reborn, the female protagonist decides not to miss the boy in her blended family again. The male protagonist, Shi Xubai, is a genius in the eyes of outsiders—cold, aloof, and seemingly unreal. But only the female protagonist knows that he suffers from depression, and only she has seen his obsessive, vulnerable, and love-crazed side. In their past life, he saved her and died in a fire; in this life, she rushes towards him ahead of time. There are misunderstandings, struggles, sweetness, and heartbreak. My favorite part is the male protagonist's unrequited love; it's so deeply hidden. Every time the female protagonist gets close, it's like slowly unlocking his sealed heart. 🌿
20 After Switching Lives with a Tycoon, She Turned the Ultra-Luxury Socialite World Upside Down 和大佬互换后她炸翻了顶奢豪门 Shen Nanxin沈南辛Modern Romance470k WordsCompleted [Also known as: The Overbearing CEO and the Celebrity Who Swapped Bodies and Reformed the Entertainment Industry] Third-rate actress Zhong Ruanxing has faced endless controversy over her sexy figure ever since her debut, with scandalous rumors constantly swirling around her. She is suppressed by industry bigwigs and dragged down by rivals, while smear campaigns come one after another. For years, she has been unable to shake her image as a sexy star, and her career has been severely hampered. Son 52.3kReads9.6Score8.6k14d adds
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The female lead has a wonderful personality—bold, fearless, vibrant, and strong-willed. The mutual, redemptive love story between her and the male lead is incredibly touching. The characters are vividly portrayed, the writing is smooth, and this kind of evenly matched romance is simply captivating.
21 After Swapping Bodies with a Top-Tier Star, the Metaphysics Expert Sets the Entertainment Industry Straight 和顶流互穿后，玄学大佬整顿内娱 Zhen Youyu甄釉鱼Modern Romance503k WordsCompleted [Showbiz + absurd comedy + body swap between a man and a woman + true and fake heiresses + occult arts + memes + unhinged humor] Chi Shengsheng is the real heiress who was switched at birth. Just after her wealthy family takes her back, she swaps bodies with top-tier star Tang Yao. With no other choice, the occult arts powerhouse finds herself in the body of a handsome male actor with terrible acting skills. She calmly dishes out face-slapping and turns the tables, shaking up the entire entertai 6.6kReads9.2Score1.1k14d adds
22 The Beagle-Loving True Heiress Is Reborn! Saving the Gloomy, Universally Hated One 比格真千金重生！救赎阴郁万人嫌 Jiang Yunliu江云流Modern Romance221k WordsOngoing [Redemption + Face-Slapping Satisfaction + Beloved by a Wealthy Family + Dating Show + Comedy] [A chaos-loving, sunny female lead with big-dog energy x a gloomy-on-the-surface, secretly calculating, lovesick male lead] Jiang Caiyao was reborn. She discovered she was the biological daughter in an old-fashioned melodramatic novel, a sacrificial character who was treated like she didn't exist after returning to her wealthy family. In the end, the Jiang brothers sent her off to marry the villain to 13Reads—Score—14d adds
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Don't miss this hilarious yet redemptive story! The female lead is a daring and mischievous little sun who, after being reborn, immediately enters revenge mode, taking revenge on each of her family members who hurt her. She sympathizes with the villain who was ostracized in her youth and protects him, unaware that the male lead already harbors a deep obsession with her, placing all his pent-up feelings from two lifetimes on her shoulders.
23 Getting Addicted to You 予你入瘾 Miaoyiyi妙仪仪Modern Romance242k WordsOngoing [The First Time] Lu Shiyan said to Su Wan with a cold expression, “This is the first time, and it'll be the last.” [Later] The second time, the third time... Su Wan cursed him furiously in her heart: What a bastard. Men really can't be trusted. Many years later, Lu Shiyan looked at Su Wan, asleep beside him, and sighed to himself: As expected, getting involved with the same woman more than three times really does lead to trouble. Su Wan thought she was just an unexpected episode in his life 599Reads—Score10014d adds
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Highly recommended, super good-looking
24 Oh No! My Undercover Target Is My Online Boyfriend’s Brother 糟了！我的卧底目标是网恋哥哥 Yaoyao Yixia瑶瑶依夏Modern Romance138k WordsOngoing [System dungeons + sweet romance + devoted to each other + secret identities exposed + main and secondary couples] [Max-level expert pretending to be a newbie × scheming CEO who loves making clones] As a ruthless ace shadow guard, Yan Qing's greatest blunder in life was falling for a gentle “Bodhisattva of a boyfriend” online, someone who was always soothing and reassuring her. Then a secret undercover order arrived, and she was bundled off to infiltrate the world's most powerful technological 2Reads—Score—14d adds
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The system-based dungeon and the online romance revealing their true identities are so addictive! ✨ A ruthless and decisive top-tier bodyguard × a cunning and manipulative CEO. The female lead falls in love with a gentle online friend and is tasked with infiltrating the rumoredly cold CEO's inner circle, deliberately disguising herself as a weak and naive newbie. She unexpectedly enters a system dungeon and is repeatedly rescued by mysterious NPCs. Little did she know that all the powerful figures in the dungeon are actually the male lead's alternate accounts! Both identities are shattered; the seemingly aloof CEO in public is secretly demanding responsibility, brimming with possessiveness. A sweet and virgin-like romance with a delightful pace.
25 Waaah! Don't Transform, I'm Scared 呜呜呜！你别变身我害怕 Three Plum Candies in an Iced Americano三颗话梅冰美式Modern Romance133k WordsOngoing [Pure Romance + University Campus + Sweet, Flirtatious Love + Size Difference + Male Lead with High Needs] [Honest, Sweet, Gentle Girl × Cold, Fierce, Loyal Werewolf] Before she knew Lu Jin was a werewolf, Cen Sui was already a little afraid of him. He was the most outstanding military cadet, exceptionally tall, with sharp black eyes. Just standing there, he gave off an aura as imposing as a blade-carved statue. Cen Sui felt like a kitten that had wandered into a wolf's den, liable to be grab 794Reads—Score44114d adds
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The werewolf protagonist is incredibly tense.
26 Dawn at the Edge of Dusk 渊暮初晨 Gui Xuyu归须臾Modern Romance217k WordsOngoing In that year, the skies and the land rarely saw sunlight. So few people today know that the road to heaven was paved with the bodies of countless fearless souls, forming a path that let the light through. And among those remembered on that road, women are few and far between. Bound beneath the earth, they became “nourishment” that kept the rules in place… Shu Wanmu refused to accept this. She wanted to give them another chance to choose, so she made a wager with the observer who had awakened 5Reads—Score—14d adds
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Author, you've finished reading! Please write more, a few more chapters, okay?
27 Help! Why Is That Blacksmith Trending Again? 救命！那个打铁的怎么又上热搜了 Sun Fanxing损梵行Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Boy Group Audition + Ensemble Cast + No Romance + Debuting in the Center Position + Group Favorite + Forum Posts and Live Comments + Everyone's Crush + Female-Audience Male Lead] The rating is low because it was only just posted 🥺 #My Favorite Digital Snack Has Made It!# #You Said You'd Take the Money and Run, So How Did You End Up Debuting in the Center Position?# #Production Team: Help! The Contestants This Season Are All Wrong for the Show# To raise money for his master's medical bills, Shen 2.9kReads9.1Score33814d adds
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Everyone, please support these two books! They're really good, but I don't know why there aren't enough updates. I'm really afraid the author will stop updating 😭
28 Heart-Pounding Collision 心动撞击 MykooModern Romance369k WordsCompleted A lost sketchbook and a comic mishap quietly entwine the fates of Lin Wei, an innocent young girl, and Jiang Chen, a campus legend. On her first day in Xingcheng, Lin Wei accidentally breaks the campus heartthrob’s vase during the opening ceremony. To make matters worse, she’s forced to join his economics group and becomes the special “tutoring project.” Jiang Chen, the aloof academic star everyone admires from afar, is cold and distant, a man of few words, like a brilliant star hanging in the h —Reads—Score—14d adds
29 Blazing Summer Starry Sky 炽夏星空 Su Taotao Isn't a Peach苏桃桃不是桃子Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted Icy beauty × arrogant simp Xiao Nianli’s first day of school goes spectacularly wrong: she gets caught sneaking into the principal’s office to steal cigarettes from the old bald man, earning herself a two-month suspension as a bonus. Transfer student He Xubai is even more impressive. On his first day, he gets suspended for calling the discipline director “a bit thin on top” and tossing his toupee into the principal’s spittoon. When the queen of cigarette thieves meets the king of troublemaker 101Reads—Score1814d adds
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For readers who enjoy ensemble-style campus stories, this is for you! Xiao Nianli and He Xubai get into trouble and get punished on the first day of school. One is a bold, mature woman who steals cigarettes, and the other is a mischievous, arrogant boy. These kids, trapped by life, support each other and fight against the gloom of the world with their passion.
30 The Chubby Wife Awakens, and the Villainous Tycoon Burns Their Marriage Certificate 胖妻觉醒，反派大佬他烧了结婚证 TausModern Romance165k WordsOngoing [Married First, Love Later + A Teasing Little Beagle Heroine x A Powerful, Unhinged Villain + The Powerful One Bows His Head + Sweet, Satisfying Romance] Jiang Xingqie awakens before the tragedy begins. She is the real heiress who has only just been brought home, yet her entire family despises her because she weighs three hundred jin. Meanwhile, the fake heiress is still the adored heroine. In the original story, Jiang Xingqie envies the fake heiress for everything she has and ends up dying hor 144Reads6.7Score—14d adds
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If you're unhappy or don't want to laugh after reading this, feel free to kick me! A hidden gem of a book!
31 Refraction 折光， A Xiang 98阿襄98Modern Romance144k WordsCompleted [Impoverished college student × rich heiress] A realistic romance with an ensemble cast of three, not a wish-fulfillment story. Everyone is refracted through the prism of reality. He once said, “Whether standing or kneeling, staying alive is the greatest meaning of all.” She said, “I would rather die clutching my fragrance on the branch than ever be blown down by the north wind.” But she said, “What do your suffering and hardship have to do with me?” Keep your talents hidden and wait for the rig 2Reads—Score—14d adds
32 The Career Woman’s Rise to Success 职场佳人成功飞升记 Fair, Rich, and Lovely白富娇Modern Romance607k WordsOngoing Zhang Lin’s first half of life was full of hardship and one setback after another. Her free-spirited nature, troubled marriage, and failed career brought pain that followed her like a shadow, as if a hidden demon inside her were running wild or some dark force in her subconscious were at work, trapping her in misery. Yet she was resilient and refused to let these trials defeat her. With the help of her best friend, she gradually awakened through adversity and unleashed the strength of a powerful 5Reads7.1Score—14d adds
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A golden spoon hides a mechanism, a map reveals a secret; layers of suspense and mystery pile up, making it impossible to stop watching!
33 Surviving the Great Wilderness: The Kitchen Butcher Has No Heart 大荒求生：厨房屠夫她没有心 Dada, Pleased with Myself哒哒沾沾自喜Fantastical Romance459k WordsOngoing [Female Lead] [Strong Female Lead] [System] [Classic of Mountains and Seas] [Leveling] [Ensemble Cast] [Contrast] Blue Star is destroyed, and the surviving humans are forcibly dragged into the savage Great Wilderness! The System's announcement rings out across heaven and earth: [Players, welcome to the Great Wilderness Survival Game System. Awaken a talent class, complete System missions, and this System will help you survive in the Great Wilderness. Explore actively!] The amnesiac girl Yan Ling —Reads—Score—14d adds
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The protagonist, having lost his homeland and memories, arrives in the Great Wilderness and unexpectedly acquires the dual professions of chef and sorcerer. He doesn't strive for powerful magic; a simple iron pot is enough to deal with strange beasts, and living a simple and peaceful life is good enough.
34 Twelve Years Later, He Stood Outside My Corner Store 十二年后，他站在我小卖部门口 YYR05311Modern Romance333k WordsOngoing Yi Ran thought this was how her life would end up. Unemployed, with her grandmother battling cancer, her ex-boyfriend hurting himself to force her to give in, her dreams destroyed, nine years had worn her down to an empty shell. Then the boy who had disappeared twelve years ago came back. Once the son of an embezzler despised by the entire factory, he was now a powerful business magnate, always impeccably dressed in a suit. Over the past twelve years, he had repaid the stolen money and worked ni —Reads—Score—14d adds
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A masterpiece of reconciliation and long-awaited reunion! Separated twelve years ago by family tragedy, he returns twelve years later, radiant with glory, solely to protect her. Every tentative step and close encounter between the two in the dimly lit factory is heart-pounding. Sisters who enjoy stories brimming with a sense of destiny and deeply moving reunions, search for this—you won't regret it!
35 Ice Locks the Warm Sun 冰锁暖阳 Qing Qian AK清浅AKModern Romance137k WordsOngoing Amid the heavy snow in Harbin, Su Li dragged her suitcase straight into Lu Zheng’s life. This taciturn, hard-edged Northeastern man would stand in front of her when she was being followed, cling to her leg like a sloth to protect her on the ski slopes, and grip her hand when she was drunk as he promised, “From now on, no one will ever bully you.” But her parents’ disapproval, her grandfather’s objections, the tangled web of relationships in the Lu family, and all the practical problems standing —Reads—Score—14d adds
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The more you read, the more heart-wrenching it becomes. From his silent protection to their forced separation, and then the heartache of their reunion, the emotions are portrayed with delicate subtlety, without being exaggerated or melodramatic. The story of a broken mirror mended and mutual redemption leaves a lasting impression. 🍀
36 To My Ex-Husband: Happy Third Anniversary 前夫，三年快乐 Pillow of Pine Waves枕松涛Modern Romance469k WordsCompleted On the day of their divorce, Wen Qian'ai asked for just one condition: if he married his first love within three years, 49 percent of the shares in Yunqi Town would go to a charitable foundation. He signed with a smile, betting that his first love couldn't stomach living in that godforsaken place. She walked away, betting he would lose. She knew better than anyone that every line on the plans for that town had come from her own hand. For three years, they kept their marriage secret. In everyone' 949Reads—Score10214d adds
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✨① On the day the cooling-off period for divorce expired, the four met in the parking lot of the Civil Affairs Bureau. The first love, arm in arm with the male lead, was beaming. The female lead stood on the steps and softly said, "I wish you both good luck in making it through the three years." The male lead understood; she wasn't there to get a divorce, she was there to mark the end of the divorce.
37 Newly Married, Waiting for Love 新婚，候爱 Chubby Yuanbao元宝胖嘟嘟Modern Romance524k WordsCompleted (Love after marriage) + (slow-burn romance) + (seven-year age gap + both leads are pure) + (sweet everyday romance) + (a guiding, attentive lover) (Reserved, independent female lead vs. steady, nurturing male lead) The Su and Qin families of Nancheng have been bound by marriage alliances for a century. The tradition has endured for generations, but when the eldest daughter of the fifth-generation Qin family runs away from her wedding, the alliance nearly falls apart. Su Jingxu is a cool, restrai 46.5kReads9.1Score5.5k14d adds
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The male lead is reserved and deeply affectionate, with a ten-year obsession. After marrying the female lead, he cautiously and slowly gets closer, exuding a fatherly, gentle, and protective aura.
38 I Picked Up a Secret Admirer’s Script by Mistake and Flirted with the Venture Capital Tycoon, Every Day 错拿暗恋剧本强撩，风投大佬每天 YYR05311Modern Romance343k WordsOngoing Only 120 days remain before Shen Nianwei loses the 30 million yuan trust fund her late mother left her. Then, as if things weren’t bad enough, her original investor pulls out and disappears, leaving her workshop with its funding cut off. Driven to desperation, Shen Nianwei takes her investment proposal to Gu Shixing, senior partner at Obsidian Capital. He gives her a cold look and sends her packing with a single line: “Obsidian doesn’t invest in sentiment or slapdash operations.” That is, until 4Reads—Score—14d adds
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A modern romance novel where the female lead juggles her career and a series of hilarious mishaps! Under the pressure of survival, she navigates the world of a powerful figure, taking the initiative before misunderstandings arise, only to have her stance reversed when the truth is revealed. Watch as the aloof venture capitalist breaks all his principles for love.
39 Is the Manga’s Heroine Her Girlfriend? 漫画女主是她对象？ The Talking Wooden Fish会说话的木鱼Two Female Leads239k WordsOngoing Two female leads + mutual switching, no fixed roles + System + supernatural manga + fated nemeses + my take on yandere + invincible protagonist + unconventional power fantasy I’m already together with the heroine, so why is the System telling me to play the villain? ‘Chen Mian’ always thought she lived in an ordinary high-tech world. But behind the scenes, a struggle was raging between superpowered people and heretics. Then a System suddenly appeared and bound itself to her, telling her that her 167Reads—Score—14d adds
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Every character is vivid and relatable. The story is also excellent. It was so moving and truly a wonderful watch.
40 Bad Dog: Moral Decay 坏狗：道德沦丧 Kongdu Thirteen Forks空渡十三叉Two Male Leads263k WordsOngoing [Younger Man, Two Strong Leads + Angsty Romance + Over-the-Top Urban Drama + The Ex-Chasing Crematorium] Fake-sweet, scheming, unhinged dog-type gong x short-tempered, sharp-tongued, beautiful, strong, tragic queen-type shou In a nutshell: The stray dog I've raised for eleven years suddenly says he loves me. I call him insane, only to find myself... getting screwed and ending up on the bottom??? Yan Chuan grew up without a mother, and his father died when he was eight. Jun Dui took rough care of —Reads—Score—14d adds
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It's very easy to read, without too much unnecessary talk, and the story unfolds naturally. I like this writing style.
41 The Whole Internet Is Pressuring Me to Date the Film Emperor 全网逼我和影帝谈恋爱 Good Morning, Lucky Goose早安幸运鹅Modern Romance693k WordsCompleted My heel had just broken. The Movie Emperor steadied me. Then the entire internet announced we were dating. Marketing accounts dug up a "secret three-year relationship," netizens announced it for us, brands asked us to shoot couple ads, and dating shows invited us to be regular cast members. I clarified things, but nobody believed me. The Movie Emperor clarified things, and nobody believed him either. For the brands, for PR, and to keep public opinion from spiraling completely out of control, we 81.2kReads8.9Score16.5k14d adds
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The story begins with a lot of rumors, and the two can only pretend to be a couple. This reduces the number of misunderstandings and heart-wrenching moments, allowing you to watch their fake relationship slowly turn into a real one.
42 Moonlight Shimmers, Dreams Ring Clear 月华苍苍有梦铮然 Wings of Ansenik安赛尼克之翼Two Male Leads117k WordsCompleted Powerful families + love and hate + love triangle + love of country and family + pure love + mildly tragic ending No matter how you see me, I would shatter mountains and seas for you. No matter where your heart belongs, mine will belong only to you. Among the countless lights of home, one will always shine, kept alight for us. I ask nothing of the past, nor dwell on right and wrong. I crossed mountains and seas to come to you. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
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Love and hate intertwine within a wealthy family; true feelings are hard to hide amidst a love triangle; national sentiments lend meaning; pure love clashes with a slightly tragic ending; heart-wrenching yet irresistibly captivating.
43 The CEO Can’t Keep His Young Wife in Line Anymore 总裁镇不住少奶奶了 Jiu Ling九棂Modern Romance2.3M WordsCompleted When Chu Mian was picked up from the slums by the powerful CEO Li, she had nothing. Later, he pampered her to the heavens. “That Chu Mian? She’s a foundling, and she looks so poor.” The speaker then ran into Chu Mian signing dozens of property agreements, nodding off as she went. “That Chu Mian? She has no connections. I don’t know what she’s so smug about.” The speaker then saw Li Tianque, the tycoon at the top of A Nation’s financial world, publicly announce that they were married. “That Chu M 44.7kReads9.4Score5.9k14d adds
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These books are all excellent, highly rated, with great content and excellent writing. They're all contemporary romance novels, featuring themes of multiple identities, the entertainment industry, and wealthy families.
44 Flowers Bloom for the Wind 花开予风 Pose Burger姿势汉堡Modern Romance605k WordsCompleted [School to workplace | Doctors | Ensemble cast | Secret crushes | Choices | Ideals | Reunion after many years] A swan song for the youth of everyone who grew up caught between ideals and reality. Following five medical students through a decade of change, from campus to the wider world, it uses an unexpected death as a lens to reveal the sharpest edges of friendship, love, and responsibility. The storytelling is as precise as a scalpel: their first meeting in anatomy class, standing shoulder to 148Reads8.1Score—14d adds
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To write about the journey from an ordinary person to a great one is truly impressive.
45 South of the Southern Mountain, by Wen He LUCKY 南山之南作者温禾LUCKY Wen He Lucky温禾luckyModern Romance433k WordsCompleted The city is noisy and bustling. So why am I still so lonely? Scientists say that in seven years, every cell in your body can be replaced, leaving not a single old cell behind. No matter how deep the pain, it will heal in just seven years. Every day you persevere is progress. It’s been seven years, and I’ve kept going, trying every day to forget you. A leading figure in materials science, a groveling quest to win his wife back. The male lead is initially paralyzed from the neck down, and later b 1.3kReads8.2Score—14d adds
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Seven years ago, he was paralyzed from the waist down in a car accident and cruelly broke up with her so as not to be a burden. Seven years later, she took over his research work. When the data was leaked, she fainted, and he appeared and woke her up, and the two reconciled.
46 The Workaholic CEO Loves Overtime, So His Overworked Secretary Runs Off with the Desk 卷王总裁爱加班，牛马秘书扛桌跑 Mrs. Ocherov奥切罗夫人Modern Romance790k WordsCompleted [Sweet, soft-hearted, adorable overworked secretary X ruthless, seductive, scheming CEO with a fragile side | HE + sweet romance + mutual devotion + funny and lighthearted + mutual healing + gentle comfort] At 10 p.m., in an office tower in Shanghai’s CBD, CEO’s secretary Li Li eats instant noodles and gnaws on a cold meat bun in front of her computer. She can’t take any more overtime at this lousy job. It just never ends! After losing her job, she gets referred by a relative and lands a positio 450Reads—Score—14d adds
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A relative's referral, a happy secretarial job, working overtime until late at night... Every tear shed by a working person can find comfort and laughter in this book.
47 Brain-Computer Interface Doctor 脑机医生 Ningmeng Yuyan柠檬羽嫣Modern Romance205k WordsOngoing Her ex-boyfriend sold the secret she had guarded most closely to secure an investment. When they broke up, he even threw this at her: “No man could put up with a woman like you.” Her father climbed the social ladder and asked for a divorce. As he left, he said only, “People who look ahead don’t turn back.” Everyone was certain Su Jianwei had lost her backing and was bound to fall sooner or later. But they forgot that she was a doctor in functional neurosurgery at Huaren Hospital, determined to t 4.2kReads6.4Score16.2k14d adds
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I've unearthed a contemporary romance novel with a very different scope! I've seen too many female protagonists who rely on the male lead to turn their lives around after setbacks, but this one is completely the opposite. Betrayed in love, her family in ruins, all the pressure falls on Su Jianwei. Her support is never a man, but a scalpel and stacks of experimental data. She seeks justice for her ailing mother, tears apart the hypocrisy of family ties, and attempts to combat forgetting with technology. Romance is just a bonus; the male lead understands her bravado and patiently accompanies her. The intertwined fates of three generations of women are incredibly poignant, the angst is well-placed, and the impact is strong. If you don't like mindless sweet romance novels, this is a must-read.
48 A Letter from Hong Kong 港岛来信 Lychee Egg Cake荔枝鸡蛋糕Modern Romance145k WordsOngoing “I want her to be like the rain, falling into my arms of her own accord.” Content warning: The heroine's brother, Zhao Yanchuan, has a BL (also known as danmei) storyline, but he has little page time and it won't affect your reading. If you're particularly uncomfortable with this, please proceed with caution. A pampered, sharp-tongued rich girl from Beijing × a refined, roguish, fatherly smiling schemer from Hong Kong - Zhao Sinian, head of the Zhongzhou Group, has a son and a daughter. As the a 192Reads—Score—14d adds
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Returning from studying abroad, she's immediately arranged to marry! The female lead is so angry that she chases after her brother and berates him, but she's eventually won over by the gentleness and possessiveness of the man who's 8 years her senior. The contrast is striking, so this is a must-read if you're looking for something to read!
49 Live Well for Us 替我们好好活 The Unforgettable BAIYUE忘不了的BAIYUEModern Romance131k WordsOngoing My sworn enemy and I switched souls. He's a sharp-tongued CEO at an advertising agency, and I'm an emergency room doctor under investigation and suspended from work. We agreed to switch back within six months, then get married. Two days before my medical checkup, he took a bullet for a child and died in my body. The letter he left behind said: “Live well for both of us.” —Reads—Score—14d adds
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A sharp-tongued, domineering advertising CEO and a suspended ER doctor, once bitter rivals, slowly fell in love after swapping bodies and promised to marry upon returning to their original bodies. Fate, however, played a cruel joke; he remained in my body, dying while saving someone. From now on, I live in his world, striving to live well for both of us. 🍀
50 The Mad Bride: Curing Rebellious CEOs 疯批新娘：专治霸总一身反骨 I Have Water我有水Modern Romance127k WordsOngoing The heroine transmigrates into the tragic romance novel she wrote, becoming a downtrodden bride despised by her domineering CEO husband. On their wedding day, she activates the Rewrite System and, right in front of all the guests, changes the CEO’s “drinking” to “peeing” and his “eating” to “taking a dump”... From then on, the plot spirals out of control, with one hilarious mishap after another. The CEO humiliates himself in public, the villainess blurts out her own secrets and gets exposed, and —Reads—Score—14d adds
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The ultimate transmigration novel with a satisfying plot! The female protagonist uses a novel-editing system to manipulate the domineering CEO, from a disastrous wedding to everyday mischief, packed with laughs. A must-read for anyone looking for something to read!

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