Stories With a Truly Free, Clear-Headed, and Rational Heroine 女主真正自由，清醒，理智的文章

1. 351 清 Cold, Untouchable Moonlight? No! I'm the Villain Chosen by Fate 清冷白月光？不！我是天命大反派 A Clear Song by the Pool一曲潭清Ancient Romance578k WordsCompleted [System-driven + villainess protagonist + egoist + top prodigy + near-invincible power fantasy + no romance (no male consorts)] After transmigrating, Nan Xian becomes a fake prodigy used by a top family to save face. She is about to fight the real prodigy. Should she just wait to die? No rush, the System is here to help. [Ding! The Ultimate Villain System is at your service.] [Humiliate your arrogant fiancé and get a divine beast mount as a reward.] Nan Xian: Kill him. Her younger siblings are d 38.4kReads9.5Score6.7kShelves

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   ① The female protagonist is seen by the world as a cold and gentle saintly prodigy, possessing great love and compassion for all living beings. She is also a ruthless and ambitious villain secretly plotting her destiny. She is always clear about what she wants and meticulously plans her moves. The plot is never frustrating; the female protagonist is always powerful in the eyes of the world, creating her own independent force—the kind of figure who establishes a world-shaking, world-shaking power in cultivation novels. The novel contains many incredibly satisfying descriptions of the female protagonist's absolute dominance; just go for it! ② The female protagonist is truly a role model! Neither family nor anything else can hinder her every step towards gaining power. The saying "Power is a woman's best supplement" is absolutely true; the female protagonist rises step by step to the throne, strategizing and planning. ③ The female protagonist is incredibly strong, with an extremely stable core. She knows what she wants. She is not the kind of Mary Sue who wins by relying on cheat codes; she is exceptionally talented, but she understands the importance of hard work and perseverance. Faced with difficulties, she never backs down, but chooses to take the initiative and firmly grasp victory in her own hands. The author has a vivid imagination, constructing a grand interstellar world. The battle scenes are described in a thrilling manner. Although the male lead is somewhat of a background character, his interactions with the female lead are very sweet and do not overshadow the female lead; instead, they highlight her strength and independence! ④ The female lead completes her mission with great clarity. One moment you might think she's about to soften or accept the male lead's advances, but the next moment she firmly rejects him, refusing to be misled by temporary warmth and peace.

2. 352 塌 Countdown to a Career Collapse: A Top-Tier Star's Crimes Revealed Live 塌房倒计时：顶流罪案认证直播 What Kind of Duck Are You ys你是什么鸭ysMystery855k WordsOngoing [Top-tier star “rises from the dead” and returns, then dedicates “Tears Behind Bars” to her ex] The whole internet hated Bai Wei so much she “went offline”? What a joke! She simply fooled the King of Hell and came back to wage war on public opinion under the new name Lin Sesi. This time, she wields public opinion like a knife in one hand and the law like a sword in the other. She specializes in tearing apart top-tier stars' fake personas, and even has a “100% chance of fooling her ex” buff! He 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This female lead is a true, clear-headed beauty! After being tricked into faking her death, she doesn't falter; she returns with a new identity, Lin Sexi, and is as calm as if she has an ice rink buff – revenge without being love-struck, career-driven without hesitation, and her intelligence is so high she can give the villain a "sophistication lesson." Even the detective captain's fans have to praise her: the pinnacle of female characters! Watching her calmly plot and take down the corrupt top star is incredibly satisfying; every step is exhilarating. This is a truly free and clear-headed female lead!

3. 353 豪 The Abandoned Heiress Moved Next Door to the Police Station 豪门弃妇搬到了派出所隔壁 Scallion Pancake with an Extra Egg手抓饼要加鸡蛋Modern Romance296k WordsCompleted [Signed for Print Publication] In a sentence: “Guarding Xingfuli, living in Xingfuli.” [Modern Sweet Romance | Gentle, Clear-Headed Heroine × Sunny, Sincere Police Officer Hero | Hero Is a Virgin] At eighteen, Shen Deyin was engaged. At twenty-two, she married into the Si family. Her life had been arranged for her from an early age. The “model marriage” in everyone's eyes trapped both her and Si Heng. So on the day, five years later, that Si Heng took full control of the Si family, the first thi 12.4kReads9.2Score1.9kShelves

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   After the divorce, I'm living for myself; the former "Mrs. Si" is a thing of the past. 💭❤️ I've settled in a comfortable southern town, next door to a police station that's always bustling, and I've witnessed all the chaos and turmoil of daily life.

4. 354 退 I Went Viral on Tomato Novels After Retiring 退休后我爆红番茄小说 I'm Not a Stock Analyst我不是股评家9k WordsCompleted I Became a Hit on Tomato Novel After Retiring 6Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 355 星 Interstellar Mecha: The Frail Commander Takes on Seven Alone 星际机甲：病弱指挥官单挑一穿七 Taking Gold from the Luan Terrace鸾台取金Modern Romance615k WordsCompleted (Please read the first page of the main text for content warnings.) [Apocalypse, Interstellar, Strong Female Lead, Face-Slapping, Everyone Loves Her] Apocalypse enforcer Xu Lingqu transmigrates and becomes an unpopular, sickly adopted daughter of a general. Despite a constitution that leaves her fainting every three steps and coughing up blood every five, she's sent to the command program at the Imperial Military Academy. Command is great, command is wonderful. Commanders can sit safely behind 54.8kReads9.4Score7.9kShelves
6. 356 富 The Life of a Rich Second-Generation Heir Turned Scavenger 富二代沦为拾荒者的一生 I'm Not a Stock Analyst我不是股评家6k WordsCompleted The Life of a Rich Second-Generation Heir Who Became a Scavenger 6Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 357 金 The Golden Palace Locks Away the Spring Breeze 金阙锁春风 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance757k WordsCompleted Her entire family perished, she was left dependent on others, the dynasty fell, and she married and divorced. In just eighteen years, Yu Zheng has endured things most people never face in a lifetime. A noblewoman of the former dynasty, all she wants now is to stay alive. She plans to enter the palace as a maid, then use her literacy to earn a post as a court official and support herself. She never imagined that the new emperor would send her to the Fourth Prince’s residence as a gesture of goodw 21.6kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves

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   The female protagonist, a noblewoman whose family was destroyed in the previous dynasty, remarries as a concubine to a prince of the new dynasty. With no powerful backers, no children, and only lukewarm favor, she rises through her own actions to become a politically involved empress and regent empress dowager.

8. 358 总 The CEO’s Contract Nightingale 总裁的契约荆棘鸟 I'm Not a Stock Analyst我不是股评家Modern Romance165k WordsCompleted A carefully planned contract forcibly bound two people from different worlds. He was Lu Hanchuan, the business world’s notorious “Living King of Hell,” cold and domineering, treating love as worthless. He handed her an agreement: “Marry me for a year, and I’ll give you fifty million.” She was Lin Wanqing, a proud art museum curator from a poor background, like a thorn bird who refused to bend even in hardship. She sneered, “Mr. Lu, your money can’t buy me.” He thought it was simply a transaction —Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 359 小 The Little Palace Maid's Thoughts Were Read 小宫女被读心了 Jiang Xiaoshi江小十Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the palace as a maid, Qin Jianjian works diligently, flatters those above her, and deceives those below her. In the end, she becomes the top-ranked maid serving the Empress Dowager. She has undoubtedly reached the pinnacle of her profession. Money she’s openly entitled to, along with money she shouldn’t have, keeps flowing into Qin Jianjian’s pockets. Delighted, she just has to wait until she’s old enough to leave the palace and retire early. Who could have guessed the 15.3kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves

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   The female protagonist transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a palace maid serving the Empress Dowager through ruthless means. The male protagonist is the emperor, possessing mind-reading abilities, able to hear everyone's thoughts. Upon their first meeting, the male protagonist is only interested in the female protagonist's ruthless methods and her duplicity. He dreams of a past life where he loved the female protagonist but couldn't have her, so he grants her power—powers she finds most appealing—to keep her in the palace and establish her position. The female protagonist initially wants to leave the palace and has chosen a easily manipulated guard as her future partner. However, the male protagonist forces her into marriage, and later, the female protagonist uses her child as leverage to demand to leave the palace. The male protagonist promises her that he will allow her to go out and take up an official post once she gives birth to the child. Finally, the crown prince (the female protagonist's son) invites her back under the pretext of returning to court for official duties.

10. 360 守 After Years of Widowhood, the Rough Soldier Who Died in Battle Comes Home Weeping 守寡多年后战死的糙汉回家嘤嘤嘤 Meme Yu么么愚Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy + Everyone's Favorite + Cute Baby]: My husband died while serving in the army, and now that Shen Yunqing is a widow, she's starting to make a fortune, getting rich and beautiful. On the road, she unexpectedly meets a rough man with a booming voice, powerful fists, and a stubborn temper. He's all bark and no bite, rough around the edges but surprisingly thoughtful. When sparks fly, life gets lively. But after traveling together for a while, she realizes this isn't her suppo 13.5kReads9.4Score1.8kShelves

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    The first book features a burly man who cries like a baby [laughing emoji][laughing emoji][laughing emoji]. I laughed so hard when we first met. The female lead didn't recognize this crying, burly man as her deceased husband. The male lead also didn't recognize that this slender beauty was his 200-plus-pound wife. Haha, I recommend it! [Shy emoji] The second book features a female lead who is clear-headed and insightful. She's not love-struck and always knows what she wants. Recommended! [Shy emoji] The third book is a true/false heiress story. This is the most realistic true/false heiress story ever. There are no absolutely good or bad people, but that's just how people are. Recommended! [Shy emoji] Follow Feifei, you won't get lost when you're looking for something to read! [Shy emoji]

11. 361 天 My Angel Investor Is My Adorable Husband 天使投资人是我的小娇夫 Twilight Sky Pool暮空潭Modern Romance425k WordsOngoing Told from the heroine's perspective, this story follows her journey from an innocent, inexperienced newcomer to the working world to a successful professional woman. Fang Yuwei and the hero, Lin Peifeng, meet on campus. He falls for her at first sight and takes care of her and stays by her side, but Lin Peifeng's identity is not so simple. As the heroine makes her way through the workplace, she encounters all kinds of unwritten rules, both obvious and hidden. She changes jobs several times and m —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is very clear-headed and rational!

12. 362 癫EN Unhinged? We're All Unhinged—and That's a Good Thing! 癫，都癫，癫点好啊 Little Salt小盐子Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Super-Sweet 1v1]+ [Silly Humor and Memes]+ [Showbiz]+ [Dating Variety Show]+ [Face-Slapping] [Unhinged Actress vs. CEO with a Mind of His Own] Betrayed by her scumbag boyfriend, she transmigrated into a book and was immediately stabbed and sent to the hospital by an extremist shipper. Xie Mi went berserk on the spot, spouting wild claims in the livestream. “Come on! Stab me! All of you, stab me! I'll blow up the Earth!” A passerby who had wandered into the livestream nearly fainted. Okay, okay. 337.3kReads9.8Score47.3kShelves

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    This is really good. The female lead is in a great state, doesn't fight internally, and has her own unique way of thinking. Her occasional crazy outbursts prevent others from morally blackmailing her. I still remember the beginning where she told the haters to just come and stab her, and later she said that the person who stabbed her was stabbed in the anus by her with an umbrella. So funny! [Facepalm][facepalm]

13. 363 邱 Secretary Qiu's Marriage 邱秘书的婚事 Water Leaves No Trace水不留痕Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name is available on Hongguo and Fanqie. The animated drama Help, My Boss Says One Thing and Means Another is available on Hongguo. Qiu Yu is the secretary to Ji Xiangdong, the owner of a real estate company. She’s a chubby little foodie who’s both hardworking and has a hearty appetite. Her parents have always hoped their daughter would marry a son-in-law who enjoys good food and won’t judge her. Though the road to love has been full of twists and turns, she eventuall 52kReads9.5Score5.7kShelves

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    This is my favorite novel I've read on Tomato Novels so far. It's very profound and realistic, unlike those silly, saccharine romance novels. Reading this novel helps you understand human nature, increases your emotional intelligence, is very impactful, and teaches you many principles of life. [Learned][Learned][Added to bookshelf]

14. 364 全 The Whole Village Knows She's the Grand Secretary's Darling! 全村都知道她是首辅掌上明珠！ Twin Carps双鲤鱼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Does transmigrating to an ancient village mean you get to enjoy a beautiful pastoral life? No way. Absolutely not. Zhang Zhuzhu had spent years in Zhangjia Village since transmigrating there, living a hard and frugal life. Every so often, she also had to use her wits against her stingy father and dreadful relatives. Zhang Zhuzhu looked up at the bright moon, then down and longed for modern life, often weeping into the wind. One day, a family surnamed Li arrived in Zhangjia Village. The Li family 7.7kReads9.0Score1kShelves
15. 365 穿 The Farming Life of a Fake Heiress Who'd Rather Be a Slacker 穿成咸鱼假千金的种田日常 One Foot of Dye一尺染Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Due to a System bug, psychological counselor Song Yunyan ends up in the wrong era and becomes a fake heiress sent back to the countryside by the Marquis's household. She decides to wait for the System to be fixed while continuing to laze around, only to discover that even being lazy isn't easy. The adorable twin babies cling to her and call her “Mom” all day, while the husband who had agreed to divorce her becomes increasingly difficult to deal with... With no other choice, Song Yunyan puts her 460Reads9.1Score106Shelves
16. 366 她 She Says Whoever Is the Male Lead Is the Male Lead 她说谁是男主，谁才是 The Moon Has No Eyebrows月亮没有眉毛Modern Romance437k WordsOngoing [Girl-boy romance, strong female lead and weaker male leads, episodic stories, devoted husbands, all male leads are virgins, female lead dotes on men, happy ending] The wealthy elite, showbiz, beastfolk, matriarchal worlds, Systems… No matter the world, only the man the heroine chooses gets to be the male lead. This is a multi-world romance about a strong woman and her devoted husbands. Each story stands alone, with no connection to the others. The heroine's personality changes, but her name sta 736Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You could consider an episodic story where the female lead is stronger than the male lead.

17. 367 甜 A Sweet Gardenia Kiss 甜栀吻 Shen Something Jin沈什么瑾Modern Romance49k WordsOngoing Sweet Gardenia Kiss!!! [Jiang Zhiyu & Shen Chengyu] [Cool, aloof white lotus × proud, wolfish young man] [Sugary campus romance × mutual love × healing] I took a sip of sweet gardenia, And secretly took over your heart. 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I absolutely had to bring out this book!!! The female lead is a brilliant, beautiful, and rational genius!! So clear-headed! It's really hard not to love it~~ [Admiration][Admiration][Shy][Shy] The key is that the author is still serializing it, so this novel isn't popular yet. If it were, I'd be one of the first readers, hahaha, it's so good!!!

18. 368 重 Reborn as a Concubine in the Su Household 重生之我在苏府当小妾 Shangguan Loves to Drink Water上官爱喝水Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted Nontraditional rebirth + women's self-rescue + psychological healing + original poetry + metafiction Don't let the title fool you. The original title was Dawn's Clear Light. Rebirth is the ultimate act of self-rescue. A profound story that is both heartbreaking and healing. Zheng Ming awoke after transmigrating, only to become the concubine of a powerful minister. She navigated the storms of political rivalries and stirred the winds of change across the realm, believing she was carefully plan 228Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Tired of formulaic, feel-good novels? This book may have a cheesy title, but it's full of intrigue. The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of a concubine, facing a deadly situation from the start. Original poetry becomes her weapon, each word concealing hidden meanings. Set against the backdrop of the Northern Song Dynasty, it constructs a realistic and detailed political intrigue arena, where every step is suspenseful. It's not about unrealistic cheat codes, but a desperate struggle for survival through wisdom and willpower. The characters are all fleshed out, the plot is intricately woven, and it has a compelling build-up. It's not mindless or overly saccharine; it's a satisfying read that you can't stop until the very end. The writing is solid, reminiscent of the delicate style of "Dream of the Red Chamber." It's neither pandering nor superficial. Definitely worth reading.

19. 369 那 The Year the Wutong Rain Fell 那一年梧桐雨落 Lin Jiu'er Writes Jiu'er林九儿写九儿Modern Romance39k WordsCompleted Young love, charging headlong into a relationship at an age when you don't yet understand love. I always regretted how one relationship ended, and it wasn't until years later that I learned there was another version of the story from back then. 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The coming-of-age story of an ordinary girl, adapted from a true story. No wealthy family backgrounds, no time travel.

20. 370 我 I've Decided to Truly Love Someone 我决定好好去爱一个人 Lin Jiu'er Writes Jiu'er林九儿写九儿Modern Romance84k WordsOngoing After getting hurt in love, when I meet someone who treats me well, I think I should try to love them wholeheartedly. Even if it ends in failure, that would be better than living with regret. Learning to love again and loving someone I have no feelings for without holding back is not easy for a Scorpio woman. It took me half a lifetime to realize that the person I most needed to love properly was myself. —Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 371 追 Pursuing You Is Like Taming a Hawk 追你跟熬鹰似的 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted [Sweet and Satisfying] [Brooding Boy x Martial Arts Girl] [Happy Ending] [Male Lead Is Crazy and Possessive] [Original title: Chasing You Is Like Taming a Wild Falcon] Quan Zhishui couldn’t understand why people from other schools beat up Wei Shixu every day, forcing her to rush in and save him from danger time and again. Later, she discovered that those people were being paid to do it. By Wei Shixu. “I’m done with you!” she said sternly, drawing a clear line between them. Wei Shixu grinned, utt 50.8kReads9.5Score7.5kShelves

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    The female protagonist in this book is really well-written; she's calm, confident, clear-headed, rational, and skilled in martial arts. I really like this book.

22. 372 重 Reborn in 2007: From Internet Celebrity to Queen of Investment 重生07，从网红到投资女王 Not Late 11不晚11Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn + grounded realism + escaping a toxic family + making money] Jiang Xue was reborn, returning to 2007. Her father didn't care for her, her mother didn't love her, and they expected her to work in a factory tightening screws! There was no way she was going to work in a factory. The internet was still wide open in 2007, and WeChat and Weibo hadn't even launched yet. Using her makeup skills, she became a celebrity on Tianya, a makeup artist for stars, a renowned photographer, one of the firs 11.2kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    1. The secretary uses her advantages to become the white moonlight of the domineering CEO, and then uses the CEO's power to become a film producer, successfully making a comeback with hundreds of billions in box office revenue; 2. The overworked mistress who died is reborn and gives up her support to live only for herself; 3. The eldest daughter who was reborn gets rid of her original family and works hard to support herself, achieving success in both her studies and career.

23. 373 惊 Shocking! The Flower-Palace Courtesan Is Pregnant, and the Barren Prince Will Have an Heir 惊！花魁孕崽，绝嗣王爷有后了 Orange Glow and Treasure橘光宝气Ancient Romance256k WordsCompleted [Just rated, score may rise] (Sly yet spirited beauty × fake playboy, fake infertile, real prince) [Household-intrigue power fantasy + devoted couple + everyone’s favorite + marriage before love] Jiang Li took the place of a princess who had fallen on hard times and was sold into a brothel. After thirteen years, on the day she became the star courtesan, a mysterious man bought her first night, and she unexpectedly became his cure for pent-up desire. Who knew she was naturally fertile? After one 1.2kReads8.2Score159Shelves

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    [A collection of satisfying palace intrigue stories and face-slapping tales] The female protagonist rises from courtesan to princess, clear-headed and free, every step she takes a path of humiliation and betrayal. Her father, mother, brother, adopted sister, and former fiancé—everyone pays the price for their prejudices and misdeeds! A must-read for fans of satisfying, action-packed stories!

24. 374 誓 I Swear I Won't Become an Immortal 誓不成仙 Ji Xin稷馨Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted In an age when everyone aspired to attain immortality, Chang Ying had never shared that ambition. With all eight of her tails severed, her memories gone, and barely a breath left in her, she looked up and saw Xie Yu'an, just as close to death. That was the first time Chang Ying met Xie Yu'an. His bones had been smashed one by one, the tendons in his hands severed, and he had been locked away in a dark, damp underground chamber where the sun never shone. His serpent tail curled in a freezing p 614Reads8.4Score103Shelves
25. 375 综 Comprehensive Horror: A Survival Guide to Working in a Horror Movie Set 综恐：惊悚片场打工人生存指南 When Thorns Prick Emperor Tang Ming当刺唐明皇Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing [Horror Crossover] [No Romance] [Golden Finger] [Unlucky E] [Intelligence: 5] [Western Gore Films] [Supernatural Films] [Exorcism Films] [Written so far: Scream 6, Night of the Demons, You're Next, The Collection, House of Wax, The Strangers, Dead Silence, Wrong Turn, The Pact, Drag Me to Hell, Annabelle, Terror Train, Martyrs, The Haunting of Hill House, Grave Encounters 2] Ella transmigrated. She ended up in an international metropolis where the crime rate was dozens of times higher than Gotha 14.6kReads8.7Score2.3kShelves

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    This one! The story revolves entirely around the female lead; there's no romantic pairing.

26. 376 灾 Farming After the Disaster: I Become a Lord Through My Superpowers 灾后种田我靠异能成领主 Admiring Beauties Under the Moonlight月光下看美人Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsCompleted [Superpower Golden Finger + Farming + Shop + Infrastructure + Post-Catastrophe Apocalypse + Pets] Liu Su managed to survive ten years of disasters. When she heard that people could finally go outside, she nearly howled at the sky three times. At last she could go out and eat well! Whoever wanted those coarse-grain buns could have them. She was done with them! But someone help her: why was the farm's whole vibe so strange? Other people's farms meant working hard for three hundred days, overcoming 8.4kReads9.0Score771Shelves

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    Come, come, come and take a look! Everything here meets your requirements.

27. 377 心 My Heart Flutters! There's a Beam of Moonlight in His Eyes 心动！他眼里有一束月光 Three Lives, Three Three叁生三三Modern Romance599k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] [Rebirth + School Life + Healing + Inspirational] Gu Hanzhang is reborn, returning to the beginning of her dark life. In her previous life, a devil set his sights on her and imprisoned her in a gilded cage where sunlight never reached, making her his plaything. Back then, she thought it would be worth it if sacrificing herself meant the people around her could live well. But in the end, she could never see her family again while they were alive; her mentor died in 30.1kReads9.5Score3.9kShelves

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    She deeply understands the magic of "the continuous accumulation of small advantages." Patiently pushing through the initial difficulties, once the flywheel starts turning, success rolls in unstoppable on the momentum.

28. 378 重EN Too Many Reborn Heroes? Time to Bring in the Government 重生者太密集？我带国家队下场 Bian Lu边鹿Sci-Fi & Apocalypse758k WordsCompleted (A feel-good power fantasy, with a beautiful, badass heroine who confiscates golden fingers) “Sheng is the boss around here. She's ruthless and doesn't waste words. Cross her, and she'll take you down!” In the year 2323 of the Star Era, the apocalypse is about to begin. Some people awaken their powers early, while reborn people are already making their moves… As the head of a new department, Sheng An is responsible for recruiting and leading all the powered and reborn individuals, preparing for 124.2kReads9.7Score17.6kShelves
29. 379 重 Reborn in 2015: I've Had Enough of Being a Doormat Wife 重生2015：冤种媳妇就当到这 Li Zhifan黎知凡Modern Romance600k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + angst and revenge + face-slapping + inspirational] Fan Xiaorong is reborn, but only back to 2015. She can’t defy fate and change everything, but she’s still grateful for a second chance. Let this ridiculous marriage end in an even more ridiculous way. The things she regrets, the people she forgave, the arguments she lost, the opportunities she missed… This time, she’ll live her life well! 4.1kReads8.6Score342Shelves
30. 380 系 System: The Savage Lands Crown Princess Just Wants to Herd Sheep 系统：蛮荒太子妃只想放羊 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Also known as The Ambition Isn't Great: Just You and the World A Qi is clever and innocent. Her eldest brother is honest and just wants enough to eat; her second brother is sharp and wants to see the world. Their aunt is always fierce when chopping wood, their father is a wonderful cook, and their grandfather can recognize twenty characters, though he gets thirteen of them wrong. Their ambitions weren't great, but somehow they ended up winning the world. Content warnings: ... 30.3kReads9.6Score3.8kShelves
31. 381 穿 After Transmigration, Her Whole Family Are Villains 穿越之我全家都是反派 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance832k WordsCompleted Content warning: Lots of crude bathroom humor. Don't read while eating. Version One: Jiang Mianmian transmigrates. Her father is a scheming scholar with the face of a kindly man. Her mother has the face of a bodhisattva and the heart of a ruthless killer. Her eldest brother looks simple-minded but is cunning at heart. Her second sister is selfish and sharp-tongued. They were born destined to be villains. To highlight the protagonist's justice, kindness, and greatness, they work hard to do all so 137.2kReads9.6Score16.5kShelves
32. 382 边 Farming and Going Crazy, I Make My Husband Drink Poison 边种田边发疯，我喂夫君喝毒药 Yin Zaishui尹在水Ancient Romance532k WordsCompleted Su Wei transmigrated into the Shen family’s new daughter-in-law in Nanqiao Village. As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw an old woman holding a bowl of murky poison for her penniless husband to drink. The man on the bed glared at Su Wei in fury. “You poisonous woman! I won’t let you get away with this, even as a ghost...” Su Wei: “...” No, no, it wasn’t me. It was the old woman... The old woman turned to her. “What are you standing there for? If he doesn’t die, how are you supposed to marry Y 16.4kReads9.2Score2.2kShelves
33. 383 天 The Crown Prince of the Heavenly Palace Betrayed Me, So I Cut Down His Father 天宫太子负我，我把他爹砍了。 Clown Pig小丑猪25k WordsCompleted The Crown Prince of the Celestial Palace betrayed me, so I chopped off his father’s head. 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Give this a try!

34. 384 颠 After a Life of Madness, I Became Even Crazier 颠死一生后，更颠了 Lu San潞三Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (If you don’t like the pairing, move on. Don’t overthink it or hesitate. You deserve the best. Daily life + a touch of ensemble cast + going off the rails + feel-good power fantasy) After being switched at birth, betrayed, cheated on, and abused, Shen Fangchu went from a proud swan to a turtle hiding in its shell. When she opened her eyes again, she was back at the turning point of her fate, wavering every day between getting revenge and giving up on everything. Then she met Chen Jianwen, a toug 2.3kReads7.1Score197Shelves
35. 385 她 Her Genes Have Been Killing for Thirty Thousand Years 她的基因杀了三万年 Nan Xing Writes Stories南星写故事40k WordsCompleted Her Genes Killed for Thirty Thousand Years 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Live dissection without anesthesia. The removed parts are worth more than the person. She was assigned to this job at the age of six. #BookRecommendation #GeneticAwakening #Cyberpunk

36. 386 丧 A Zombie's Hiking Diary 丧尸的徒步旅行日记 Li Jiu理久Sci-Fi & Apocalypse296k WordsCompleted [Leisurely Travels + Everyday Storylines + No Romance] [Content note: No fighting or drama, and the protagonist isn't cold-blooded, going on killing sprees, or antisocial. This is purely a story about taking walks!] When the apocalypse broke out, Yu Qingxian chose to die. But her attempt failed, and she became a zombie. She had been socially anxious and depressed in life, so she decided to travel on foot. Since everyone was a zombie anyway, she didn't feel so afraid anymore. 24.2kReads9.6Score4.3kShelves
37. 387 继 Successor Empress 继后 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The Noble Consort was favored, the Worthy Consort bore a son, the Bright Etiquette was the emperor’s white moonlight, and the Beautiful Consort was his cinnabar mole. Every other concubine had her own talents and charms. It was a whole garden in full bloom. So who was our protagonist? The unfavored empress, with no children and no powerful family backing. Great. Why did this plot feel so familiar? Never mind. On the first day Zhao Wumian transmigrated here, she decided to lie flat. Compete for t 82.7kReads9.5Score9.2kShelves

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    1. The Imperial Concubine is favored, the Virtuous Concubine gives birth, the Zhaoyi is the white moonlight, and the Beautiful Concubine is the cinnabar mole. The other concubines each have their own abilities and characteristics, a veritable garden of blooming flowers. So who is our protagonist? She is the unfavored, childless, and without family background Empress. Wow, this plot feels a little familiar, doesn't it? Never mind, Zhao Wumian is ready to settle down on her first day after transmigrating. Competing for favor? What a joke! The Emperor can't depose the Empress without cause; he's a wise ruler. With status and a good salary, she'll start living the high life. What more could she ask for? 2. As for your talk of family honor, do you think a weak woman like me can rely on the incompetent men in the family? Whatever. As for your lack of offspring, we'll focus on having children and grandchildren; they'll have their own blessings. If we don't have children and grandchildren, I'll enjoy my own happiness. Things the ancients couldn't understand, we can understand. Suddenly, the Emperor realized that his little Empress had changed. She no longer offered suggestions, no longer advised, no longer argued, and no longer threw tantrums. Whatever you say to her, she'll say "okay," "fine," "it's fine," "Your Majesty is right," and "I'll listen to Your Majesty."

38. 388 雾 The Misty Isle Equation 雾屿方程式 Victoria YaVictoria呀Mystery852k WordsCompleted The book just finished, so the rating is low for now. It’ll gradually go up. Please don’t let that scare you off, dear readers! The Equation of Misty Isle [High-Stakes Version] When a model student who steals exam questions meets a fallen genius, fate has already written the only solution to this game played in the name of mathematics. Wu Wu wants to break free from the gilded cage her mother built. Jiang Yu wants to bury the bloody truth behind his father’s death. They fall in love amid the 35Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Perfect for a clear-headed female lead ┴┴~(≧▽≦)/~┴┴ *The Foggy Island Equation* [Exciting Synopsis] When a model student who steals math problems encounters a fallen genius, this mathematically-themed game has already been written with a single solution by fate. Wu Wu wants to break free from the golden cage her mother forged, while Jiang Yu wants to bury the crimson truth of his father's death. They fall in love amidst the folds of the Riemann Hypothesis and fight each other in the cracks of the Cauchy inequality. "Jiang Yu, if loving you is an unsolvable equation..." "Then overturn the entire number field, sweet girl, you know I never use the standard answer when solving problems." [Literary Synopsis] When a perfect mask meets a broken genius, two souls cursed by mathematics meet in a coordinate system of lies and truth. Wu Wu, a model student in the top class, hides a cheating USB drive beneath her ever-present, impeccably polite smile. Jiang Yu, a troublesome boy in Class 7, hides the sharp edge of a CMO gold medal behind his violent fists. "Why did you teach me math?" "Why did you overturn my case?" A rooftop deal in an abandoned school building, a bloody dawn in an underground boxing ring, a stunning reversal in the CMO finals. The heart of the former top student meets the obsession of a math genius. They use the Riemann Hypothesis to solve a murder case and Fourier Transform to unravel a conspiracy. "Jiang Yu, let's do a proof—" "Prove that all the lies are because I love you." [Synopsis in plain language] A campus suspense romance, featuring a seemingly well-behaved, model student and a seemingly roguish but intelligent male lead (๑Ő௰Ő๑). There won't be any inexplicable love or lust at first sight. I highly recommend reading at least to Chapter 7, "The Singularity," for the thrilling tug-of-war between the male and female leads! Hope you enjoy it!

39. 389 退 I Called Off the Wedding and Chose Myself, but the Finance Mogul Took Me Home 退婚独美，却被金融大佬叼回了家 Lin Jinxin林槿昕Modern Romance645k WordsCompleted [Workplace fiction + two equally strong leads + sapiosexual romance + both leads are sexually inexperienced + happy ending] This is neither a fast-paced wish-fulfillment story nor a pure romance. The heroine's career and workplace life take center stage, so please don't read if that's not your thing. More than one man falls for her, but this is not a one-woman-many-men story. Lin Shu Qiao is a dynamic, capable venture capital director at Mingsheng Capital, equally skilled with words and action. 391Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    [Strong Couple + Intellectual Romance + Workplace] The female lead is a cool and capable investment director. She dominates the workplace in a business suit and outshines everyone in an evening gown. At the negotiating table, she can drag men down from their pedestals.

40. 390 雾 Clear Skies Over Misty Isle 雾屿晴明 Victoria YaVictoria呀Modern Romance36k WordsOngoing Eightieth consecutive-win champion of the Black Panther underground fight club + key point guard for the national men’s basketball team + gold-medal CMO + savage math genius + undercover cop in Jingbo City + high school bully who never smoked, drank, or picked on classmates + untamed, rebellious heartthrob = Jiang Yu (Zeta) Scheming, talented actress and top student + clear-eyed porcelain doll + stubborn, rational striver + master of psychological games + a madwoman who never gives up + psychol 6Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 391 恶 The Devil Reversed 恶魔逆位 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Mystery737k WordsCompleted “If I wanted to kill him, I wouldn’t use a method this laughably clumsy.” After the black-haired girl in black finished speaking in the interrogation room, she didn’t say another word. The way she calmly studied the photograph made it seem more like she was admiring the victim’s gruesome death. In the photo was a cold, white bathtub filled with shocking amounts of blood. A man lay slumped inside, his deathly pale body visible only from the shoulders up. The deceased was Zhou Haixiong. He had 39.3kReads9.5Score6kShelves

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    Cool, stylish, and incredibly clear-headed—I've recently been brainwashed by these two books and can't concentrate on anything else.

42. 392 都 Now That I'm Reborn, Why Get Married? Obviously, I'll Make Money 都重生了谁还嫁人，当然赚钱啊 Chi Yu Ru Hai池渔洳海Modern Romance510k WordsCompleted [Starting a Business and Making Money+Top Student+No Romance+Feel-Good Female Lead+Period Piece] Jiang Yu is reborn in 1994. In this life, she refuses to follow her mother to the city for school. She'll stay in the county, sell porridge, and open a food court. With her foresight and skills as a food blogger, watch her turn 250 yuan into a hundred billion... She'll make money and study hard, both at once! 1.5kReads8.9Score111Shelves

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    Reborn in 1994, she starts her business and gets rich by selling porridge and milk tea. A period novel with a strong female lead and no romantic pairing!

43. 393 在 Seeking Immortality Through a Multiverse Crossover 在综穿中寻觅长生 Little Reef Cove小小礁石窝Female-Channel Fanfiction955k WordsOngoing Xi Qiao died... but not completely. When she comes to, the wonderful woman from her previous life has already sent her to the little world of Empresses in the Palace. The wonderful woman even tossed her a golden finger: a captive System. Xi Qiao has no interest in binding herself to a System or becoming a concubine, but the System offers achievement rewards. The ranks of Noble Consort, Imperial Noble Consort, and Empress all come with a prize draw, and the prizes sound amazing. Well, then... She 3.8kReads8.4Score181Shelves

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    Here comes a collection of high-quality novels featuring clear-headed and rational female protagonists!

44. 394 当 I Turned the True Heiress of a Tragic Novel into a Mediator 当我把虐文真千金改造成调解员 Raised Two Cats生了两只猫Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Satisfying revenge + face-slapping + System + livestreaming + real and fake heiresses + regret and redemption + self-awakening] [Smart, capable, highly skilled in combat, sharp-tongued heroine × a hero whose personality is still undecided, since the heroine's tastes might change] Li Shuyang made a deal with the System: if she changed the fate of Cen Qingqing, the heroine of a tragic romance, she would get fifty million yuan. Wasn't that basically free money? That was before she met this tragic- 7.2kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    The female lead is bound to a system, making her a true heiress... The innocent, cannon fodder bystanders are determined to straighten out the weak, spineless, and naive real heiress! The female lead speaks sharply and incisively, teaching the real heiress in unconventional ways, successfully transforming her into the sharp-tongued Cen. A satisfying and cathartic read, highly recommended!!!

45. 395 恶 The Villainess Transmigrates into a Virtue Drama 恶女穿进女德剧 Mu Ge慕歌Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Yang Shuidi is furious because she’s been hounded by a brain-dead “Virtue Training System.” “Host, you must follow the original plot and be a virtuous, gentle, considerate good woman.” Yang Shuidi: “Get lost.” Being virtuous doesn’t mean watching your husband cheat and swallowing your anger while taking care of his mistress. Being gentle doesn’t mean smiling through being beaten and kicked. Being considerate doesn’t mean covering things up for your son after he betrays his country… Yang Shuidi d 97Reads8.9Score—Shelves
46. 396 不 If the Male Lead Is Out of Reach, the Villain Is a Better Deal 不是男主要不起，反派更有性价比 Taishi Ying太史婴Modern Romance2.7M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of Quick Transmigration: Spoiled and Cherished is now available on Fanqie, the comic is out, and a print edition is in the works. Please show your support. [Sweet romance + yandere, one-on-one] To stay alive, Sheng Nuan must transmigrate into different worlds, play doomed cannon fodder, and save the darkest villains. They're cold-blooded, obsessive, and ruthless, capable of leaving a million corpses in their wake with a laugh and destroying the world with a wave of the 67.8kReads9.5Score6.2kShelves
47. 397 快 Quick Transmigration: The Stowaway 快穿之偷渡客 Wealthy Little Bird富贵小鸟Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (No fixed pairing + space + period setting + apocalypse + a modest golden finger) Lin Xia struggled to stay alive for 18 years in a frail, sickly body. In the end, her illness didn't defeat her. Just as she was about to step into a wonderful new life, she was hit by a car and killed! Lin Xia was furious, screamed, and felt helpless... Once she'd calmed down, she looked at the person and System in front of her, in the middle of binding, and fell into thought. It was worth taking a gamble: a bicyc 13.6kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves
48. 398 囤 It's Not Too Much to Take Over Someone Else's Island While Stockpiling, Is It? 囤货把别人岛收了应该不过分吧 I Have a Sack of Pearls我有一麻袋珍珠Sci-Fi & Apocalypse520k WordsCompleted [Storage space + flood disaster card game + female lead may be good or evil, no taboos + no romance] [A heads-up: This takes place in another world, not Blue Star, and has no China-inspired setting, so please don't assume otherwise. The female lead will stock up on food and other supplies, but that's just a drop in the bucket compared to the things she gets overseas, which are beyond any monetary value. Special warning: the female lead is vicious, ruthless, and unscrupulous, willing to do anythi 380Reads8.8Score100Shelves

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    Having been a bookworm for over a decade, and influenced by online feminist consciousness, I'm rather particular about positive female characters in novels. I think these books all meet your requirements; the protagonists are ambitious and driven, possessing a strong spirit. Except for "Peerless Beauty," the others are non-romantic.

49. 399 成 Why Help Others Get What They Want? I’ll Choose Myself 成全别人？不如成全自己 Yue Cangyun Nali月藏云那里Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted In the book, Xu Jing'an spent her whole life helping others and putting them first, yet in the end, no one even said a kind word about her. This time, she's going to look after herself first and do what's best for her. 152.5kReads9.5Score12.3kShelves
50. 400 游 Reborn in a Game: The Empress's Talent Comes from Grinding 游戏重生：女帝天赋全靠卷 Deer King of Buddha Palm Lake佛掌湖的鹿王Sports3.2M WordsOngoing [Game Descends + Reborn + Strong Female Lead + No Couples] Who hasn’t been blind to someone’s true nature at some point? Though they got her killed, she won’t hold it too much against them now that she’s been reborn. A few hundred or a thousand slices ought to do it. More importantly, she still has to pursue even greater power. As the champion of workaholics, her greatest pleasure is, of course, working herself to the bone... 3.6kReads8.2Score394Shelves

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