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Please Recommend Stories About Powerful Families, Like Jing Luo and Past Events in Xicheng 求高干文，像京洛，西城往事等

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I’m looking for books similar to Jingluo Has No More Beauties. Please recommend stories about powerful families, with a big gap in status. The male lead can be from Beijing or somewhere else, and the heroine should be a student. Something like You Are Both the Long Night and the Light, Jingyuan, or Snow Over Beicheng. I really want to read something like these.

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101 After Eight Years as a Drinking Companion, I Quit When I Was Diagnosed with Alcoholic Liver Disease 陪酒八年，我查出酒精肝后不干了 Zheng Luoli郑洛梨Modern Romance115k WordsOngoing [Light feel-good fiction + Urban Romance + Female Growth + People-Pleasing Personality + Workplace Power Struggles + Self-Rescue and Redemption] (No golden finger / Slow-Burn Realism) Also known as: She’s Quitting Her Addiction to the Rat Race She was born prey, used to burning herself up to meet other people’s expectations, until they drained every last bit of value from her. The thing Zhou Chang is best at is saying “yes.” Until her medical report reads “severe alcoholic liver disease,” and 4Reads—Score—Shelves
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The story of a female office worker's rise to success, including business battles and dramatic reversals.
102 A Spring Night in the Capital 京春夜 Mingquan明圈Modern Romance265k WordsCompleted [A college student who doesn't realize how captivating she is x a powerful, high-libido figure in Beijing's elite circles] [Beijing political elite + age gap + coercive love + he chases his wife after losing her] Song Qingnan first met Xie Zhi in Beijing in early spring, during the season when the crabapple blossoms were at their brightest. In front of a luxurious old mansion, the man stood in a tailored suit, his gaze deep as he fixed on her like a falcon locking onto its prey. At the time, she 18.5kReads8.7Score1.8kShelves
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These books are very good.
103 Whose Daddy-Type Boyfriend Is This Scheming, Brooding One? 谁家爹系男友这么心机阴湿啊 Bi Ying Xi毕赢兮Modern Romance461k WordsCompleted [A seemingly fragile but truly haughty little fox + a possessive, fatherly tycoon] [Long-planned pursuit + age gap + both leads are inexperienced and devoted + sweet romance + happy ending] Word has it that Huan Ting'an, heir to the top-tier Huan family, is refined and elegant, aloof and abstinent, and has a beloved woman he can't have whom he's searched for in vain for years. After hearing this, Sheng Wen'ying looked in the mirror, then at a photo of the woman he loved, and thought long and har 3.3kReads—Score269Shelves
104 She Fell into His Abyss 拥她入深渊 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [A seemingly fragile girl who’s secretly a ruthless schemer × a gentle, doting, fatherly tycoon] [Devoted husband, age gap, love at first sight, both leads are pure and devoted, romance across borders] Everyone knows Jiang Xu, head of the Jiang family in Southeast Asia, is refined and handsome, but also cold, restrained, and uninterested in women. But one night, as the tension between them grows without restraint, the girl, bullied until her eyes are red, uses the last of her strength to prop he 12kReads9.2Score925Shelves
105 Never Return to the Capital 永不返京 Scholar Bai Du白杜书生Modern Romance168k WordsCompleted [Capital Circle + Older Man/Younger Woman + BE + A Scoundrel’s Sincere Love] The year they met, Pei Runjin was nineteen and Li Chengchuan was twenty-seven. They met in the capital. On Pei Runjin’s birthday, Li Chengchuan asked her what she wished for. Looking at the treetops swaying in the night breeze outside the window, she said, “Right now, I just really miss you. I don’t wish for anything else.” Li Chengchuan suddenly felt the intense emotions surging from the twenty-year-old girl. The softn 3.7kReads—Score274Shelves
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The author uses a simple and understated writing style to tell their story in a gentle and detailed way.
106 I Just Want Us to Be Happy Together 只想和你好好的 Running East and West东奔西顾Modern Romance195k WordsCompleted That summer, the wind met the clouds, flowers met the trees, fireflies met the stars, and I met you. 4.9kReads9.6Score768Shelves
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Dong Ben Xi Gu, Chang Yu Zhou, and Wu Xiao Wu's books are all quite good; I've reread them countless times. When I can't find any good new novels, I repeatedly read the works of these authors.
107 Officer Qin, You're My Luckiest Sign 秦警官你是我的上上签 I'm Not Waiting for You Anymore不等你了Modern Romance110k WordsOngoing [Gentle Cardiothoracic Surgeon + Cunning Criminal Police Captain] [Rekindled Love + Over-the-Top Drama + Both Are Faithful + Secret Crush + Slow Burn] Three years later, they meet again. Zuo Yi has become a cardiothoracic surgeon at B City's First Hospital. Qin Zhan is the youngest captain in B City's Criminal Police Force. When they meet again, Zuo Yi is determined to clear her biological father's name and find the real culprit. She chooses to ignore Qin Zhan's feelings for her... She th 1Reads—Score—Shelves
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A story of a policeman and a doctor reunited after a long separation and their broken relationship mended.
108 You Treat My Mother-in-Law Like She’s Nothing? I’ll Make You Get Lost 拿丈母娘不当妈，我让他滚蛋 Mulan Says木兰说Modern Romance231k WordsCompleted He called her "mother-in-law" at every turn, and she thought he treated her mother so well. She never imagined that in private he called her mother a country bumpkin and ordered her around. If Ye Ya had come home any later from work, she would have missed the sight of her mother kneeling before that scumbag. He dared treat his mother-in-law like she wasn't family? Then he could get lost. Ye Ya took her mother away in the middle of the night, but they were in a car accident, and her mother died. 41Reads—Score—Shelves
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Shen Yujue is not bad either.
109 Addicted to Yearning in the North of Nancheng 南城以北贪恋成瘾 Li Yu立羽Modern Romance250k WordsOngoing Everyone knows that Lin Mojing, the young master of Nanjiang, is disciplined and celibate, never showing a crack in his composure. That was until he met Cen Xi. He stood by her through her darkest days, let her break every rule, and spoiled her until everyone envied her. She, too, once truly believed she had found her light... Until one day, his legitimate fiancée appeared in high heels and casually slapped a family marriage contract in her face. Her red lips curled into a smile. “I've had my fu 13Reads—Score—Shelves
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It's good, I recommend you check it out.
110 Meeting He at Summer's End 暮夏逢禾 Round Moon, Round Moon圆圆月月Modern Romance347k WordsCompleted [A restrained, gentle power player in Beijing’s elite circles × a cool, resilient fashion student] [Reunion after years apart + six-year age gap + mutual devotion + devoted husband + happy ending] A serious illness at the age of seven left Xu Heqiu with gaps in her childhood memories. After eleven years apart, they meet again in the height of summer, and one glance throws their lives into disarray. Xu Heqiu returns to China and gets into Jing University, where she meets Gu Shuo, the aloof, dista 81Reads—Score—Shelves
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The young man from Beijing is very handsome.
111 Xue Wutong 雪梧桐 Xun Bai荀柏710k WordsCompleted [Republican-era ensemble cast + love of country + two powerful leads + older man/younger woman + sweet romance + pursuit of love + powerful man bows his head + heartbreaking angst + bad ending] In the Republican era, Nanjing was home to two renowned romantics. I do not believe in Buddha, but I would kneel at every temple in Nanjing if only Heaven would give me back my wife. Zhou Qingshi, courtesy name Changyu, was the eldest son and eldest grandson of the Zhou family, and ninth in birth order. 400Reads8.6Score—Shelves
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It's too much of a luxury for them not to talk about love.
112 The Tide Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港澜渡 A Book Worth a Fortune一本千万利Modern Romance631k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, slowly climbing] [Hong Kong old-money style vs. Beijing political circles] [Intrigue and covert battles among the wealthy] [High-IQ business and romance] [Slow burn, not a fast-paced power fantasy; feel free to skip chapters] Four pairs of hunters, four hunts. The rain pours over Hong Kong. Come enjoy a TVB-style romance, business-war, and suspense drama! Sweet nothings go beyond “Stay a little longer” and “I adore you” to include “I’m crazy about you.” Duplicity is the 8.1kReads8.9Score740Shelves
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I couldn't stop watching after staying up all night; the characters are well-developed, and there's no mindless, artificial sweetness.
113 Rental-Apartment Romance: Sweet! Devoted! After Making It Big, I Spoil My Wife 出租屋文学:甜宠!双洁!创业成功之后我特别疼老婆 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted Rental Apartment Romance: Sweet and Fluffy! Both Pure! After Building a Successful Business, I Spoil My Wife Rotten 32Reads—Score—Shelves
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All the books this author is currently signed for!! They contain various elements of angst, but also sweet moments; the plots are well-structured and the writing is excellent!
114 Powerful Family: A Letter to My First-Love Senior 高干:写给初恋学长的信 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted Powerful Family: A Letter to My First Love, Senior 41Reads—Score—Shelves
115 A Collection of Stories About A Nuo 关于阿诺的故事合集 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted A Collection of Stories About A Nuo 21Reads—Score—Shelves
116 Married Life of a Little Lamb and a Big Bad Wolf 小绵羊与大灰狼的婚后生活 Chen Mengla陈梦拉Modern Romance58k WordsCompleted A sheepish woman with only a middle school education, and a big bad wolf with a high school education. They have a three-year-old son and two elderly parents at home. A story of everyday life, told in a simple, warm style, about married life. 28Reads—Score—Shelves
117 Mending a Broken Relationship: After Cheating and Lying to His Wife, Young Mr. Jiang Wept and Begged on His Knees 破镜重圆:出轨欺骗老婆后，小江总哭着下跪 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted Rekindled Love: After Cheating on and Deceiving His Wife, Young President Jiang Wept and Fell to His Knees 34Reads—Score—Shelves
118 After Gu Xingyao's Miscarriage and Suicide, Mr. He Regretted Everything 顾星遥流产自杀后，何总后悔了。 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted After Gu Xingyao miscarried and took her own life, President He regretted everything. 44Reads—Score—Shelves
119 Chasing Her Through Hell: The Campus Heartthrob Pursues His Wife Through Tears 追妻火葬场，校草边哭唧唧边追老婆 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted The Ex-Wife Chase from Hell: The Campus Heartthrob Chases His Wife While Sobbing 19Reads—Score—Shelves
120 From School Uniforms to Wedding Gowns: Mr. Gu, Stop Fighting 从校服到婚纱:顾总，别打了。 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted From School Uniforms to Wedding Dress: President Gu, Stop Hitting Me. 34Reads—Score—Shelves
121 Chasing Her Through Hell: A Portrait of a Married Woman's Growth 追妻火葬场:已婚女性的成长图鉴 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted The Wife-Chasing Road to Ruin: A Portrait of a Married Woman’s Growth 28Reads—Score—Shelves
122 Critical Deal 临界交易 Qingyang轻飏Modern Romance586k WordsCompleted [Career growth + supportive lover + older man + carefully laid plans] (Not a story about saints, so please skip it if that bothers you.) At Anding Capital, two things were always said about Cheng Lizhou: First, none of the projects he signed ever fell through before the roadshow. Second, the Chinese partner who had returned from London led an almost absurdly clean private life. His calendar showed nothing but flight numbers and meeting times. Only later did Ye Shuwan learn that neither of thos 31.8kReads9.2Score4.1kShelves
123 Our Prince He Has Fallen 咱们赫太子爷陷进去了 Matcha Milk Pudding抹茶奶冻冻Modern Romance209k WordsOngoing [Cool, poisonous rose × born-bad playboy] [High school and college / angsty push-and-pull / neither is sexually inexperienced / adversarial couple / genuine playboy turns over a new leaf / morally gray cast / plot twists] At this school, where even the principal had to bow to power, a group of transfer students arrived. These party-loving troublemakers stirred up an already chaotic school, causing one upheaval after another. Xiao Yun never imagined she would get involved with Xi Heling, much les 621Reads—Score—Shelves
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The male and female leads have appealing personalities.
124 I Can't Take It! My Angel Investor Is a Scheming, Unexpectedly Sweetheart 遭不住！天使投资人是腹黑反差怪 The Tree That Wants to Fly要飞天的树Modern Romance250k WordsOngoing [Both leads are sexually inexperienced and devoted to each other | Sweet and angsty | Marry first, love later | Contract marriage | Wealthy CEO | Entertainment industry | Light suspense] [An energetic, ambitious actress in the entertainment industry vs. a ruthless, complex powerhouse cast aside and scorned by his family, who made it on his own] Huo Qianyu pushes a contract across the table. “Marry me, and The Pirate Ship is yours.” Xiang Nanzhi, a small-time actress who once had her moment in th 92Reads—Score—Shelves
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125 Tales of the Qingshui River 清水河往事 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance133k WordsCompleted Zhao Xinran was once a young high school teacher. He left the classroom to take the civil service exam and became the mayor of a town. Thanks to his dedication and strong results, he was promoted to director of a county bureau, and eventually became the director of a municipal department. Two female students worked under him, one specializing in the humanities and the other in the sciences. Both made significant contributions to their hometowns, earning Zhao Xinran political achievements while d 676Reads—Score—Shelves
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The protagonist is a young teacher who rises through the ranks from teacher to town mayor, county bureau chief, county magistrate, and city bureau chief. Two female students, one a humanities student and the other a science student, each bring him political achievements but also entangle him in romantic relationships.
126 Reborn as a Top-Tier Star Heiress: The Rich Fight Over Me 重生商界顶流千金：豪门疯抢 Light-Sugar Jinjin微糖金金Modern Romance581k WordsCompleted [Revenge against scumbags + forced possession + reborn heroine + romantic rivals competing] [Sweet-faced, scheming seductress × unhinged heir / abstinent CEO / rugged military king / refined but depraved bureau chief / financial predator] [In her past life, she was abandoned by her own family, betrayed by the one she loved, and bullied and framed, until she lost her reputation and died with bitterness in her heart!] [Reborn in the year 2000, Li Muan returns from the ashes with memories steeped i 661Reads—Score—Shelves
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This book has a more profound aftertaste than the finest red wine! At first glance, it seems like just a story, but upon reflection, you discover wisdom everywhere. On my second reading, I was completely awestruck by the author's depth of knowledge.
127 Fallen Rose: The Dark Moon and Her Counterattack 陷落玫瑰：黑月光与她的反杀局 Light-Sugar Jinjin微糖金金Modern Romance508k WordsCompleted [Revenge Against Scum] [Forced Possession] [Awakening to Her True Identity] [Rivalry for Her Affections] [One Woman, Four Men] [Sweet on the Outside, Dark and Scheming on the Inside, a Seductive Strategist × Her Possessive Adoptive Brother / Abstinent CEO / Gentle Young Nobleman / Capitalist Predator] ▲ Her true identity awakens, and a bloody revenge begins Abandoned at an orphanage as a child, she was later molded by the Song family into a tool for a marriage alliance. She bides her time, turni 318Reads—Score—Shelves
128 Reborn in the 1980s: My Wife Is a Little Spicy 重生八零：媳妇有点辣 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Modern Romance5.0M WordsCompleted Her parents died young, her family was poor, and she was plain-looking. Xia Xiaolan had been dealt a terrible hand, but after nearly twenty years of hard work, she became an executive at a multinational corporation and finally put her life back on track... Then she wakes up to find herself reborn in the 1980s, as another Xia Xiaolan, this time with a face capable of bringing a kingdom to ruin. The original Xia Xiaolan had been dealt a winning hand, but chose to take her own life under the pressu 45kReads9.5Score5kShelves
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The female protagonist of this book is simply a master of thinking! She turns complex theories into the art of living and abstract concepts into concrete skills. Watching her solve problems is like watching a wonderful performance.
129 He Has Amnesia? She Tricks Him into Marriage! The Easygoing Beauty Gets Pregnant and Wins in 1980 他失忆？她骗婚！八零娇懒美人怀崽躺赢 Little Lingyu小令羽Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Military Marriage in the 1980s + Sweet Romance + Easy Conception + Marriage First, Love Later + Satisfying Read] Her military officer husband comes home from a mission, bringing a beautiful woman with him? Isn't this the classic love-rival trope? How did it happen to her? Wen Ying was dumbfounded. Three years ago, she had transmigrated into an 1980s novel and become a poor, lazy village girl. Luckily, she had spent one wild night with the novel's male lead, a military officer and pilot. When sh 2.5kReads6.9Score224Shelves
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The biggest brainstorm in recent times! The female lead is like a supercomputer when faced with complex situations, always able to find the optimal path. This kind of thinking ability is truly admirable.
130 A Life Adrift in the Clouds! 浮生萦云！ A Brief Taste, Then Gone浅尝辄逝Ancient Romance131k WordsOngoing Ancient-style xianxia x past lives and present life x scheming, obsessive love interest x tragic romance Floating Life Entwined with Clouds (also known as Floating Life Entwined with Clouds!) <Happiness waits quietly, while turmoil lies in wait. When a fragile mortal must enter a world of gods and demons, the dangers she faces are far more daunting than saving a lovesick devil. He and she sway between illusion and obsession, traversing cycle after cycle of memories. It is all like a mellow, into 221Reads—Score—Shelves
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Life is fleeting, like drifting clouds; the capital city is devoid of beauties. Similar novel recommendations:
131 Love Is No Myth 爱情没有神话 A Brief Taste, Then Gone浅尝辄逝Modern Romance121k WordsCompleted Contemporary Romance, Powerful Families, Domineering CEO, Reunited After Years Apart, Obsessive and Cunning, Urban Romance The novel Layer Upon Layer of Forest, All Dyed in Ink is also known as Love Is No Myth. At 28, Qiao Zilin is a single woman making her way through the surging currents of city life. Perceptive and self-possessed, she is used to keeping her feelings hidden behind a composed exterior. Childhood sweethearts for more than twenty years, she and Ji Zai'an went from youthful ties 169Reads—Score120Shelves
132 Only the Southern Star in Sight 惟见南星 Zhou Weiqing, Who Loves Ginger Soup Mushrooms爱吃姜汤蘑菇的周惟清Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Yinglin County welcomes its new county chief, Zhou Weiqing, a hands-on leader carrying old wounds and devoting all his energy to the fight against poverty. Meanwhile, Jiang Nanxing, a highly accomplished agricultural graduate, puts down roots at the grassroots level, using her expertise and passion to drive change in the rural economy. Their work brings them together again and again. They visit fields and villages, tackling problems such as abandoned farmland and the disconnect between productio 47Reads7.0Score—Shelves
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Born into a prominent Beijing social circle but deeply connected to the grassroots, Zhou Weiqing is only gentle towards Jiang Nanxing. A sweet and heartwarming story within the system, featuring two strong individuals advancing together!
133 Butterfly Shadows Return to Dust: My Husband's Enemy Seizes Me by Force 蝶影归尘：丈夫的的仇人对我强娶豪夺 Ni Ah Ni Ge Ni氼啊氼个氼15k WordsCompleted Butterfly Shadows Return to Dust: My Husband's Enemy Forces Me into Marriage 24Reads—Score—Shelves
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Title: *Butterfly Shadow Returns to Dust* | I am Xiao Qihao, the only person I ever loved in my life, who hated me until his death. Everyone says I'm the most hateful person in this book. I admit it. In my life, I, Xiao Qihao, have done too many unforgivable things—ruining my elder brother's family business, taking his wife, and imprisoning her, pregnant, in a separate courtyard. I said I loved her, but my hands hurt her. I know you're all cursing me. But I still want to tell you my story. I hate Zhang Zhiming. From the time I was old enough to understand, I hated him. He was also a son of the Zhang family, but Zhang Zhiming was the eldest son, pampered by his mother, educated in Confucian classics, and running a respectable business. Wherever he went, he was respectfully addressed as "Young Master." And me? I was my father's illegitimate son, unworthy even of the surname "Zhang." I took my mother's surname, Xiao, and grew up living under someone else's roof, being pointed at and gossiped about. It's not that I lacked ability. I'm skilled in both literature and martial arts. In terms of cunning, tactics, and intellect, in what way am I inferior to Zhang Zhiming? Yet, just because I'm an illegitimate child, I'm forever inferior to him. He's kind to me—do you know how hateful that kindness can be? Giving me his business is charity. His politeness is pity. I'd rather he hate me than have him act like a superior brother, treating me with such condescension. I thought the person I hated most in my life was Zhang Zhiming. Until I met her. The first time I saw Lin Die'er, I went mad. She was my elder brother's wife. A daughter of a prestigious family, with exquisite features and an air of pride. The first time I saw her at the Zhang residence, she was sitting by the pond, lost in thought. She didn't know how beautiful she was—her eyes held a pampered innocence, yet also a stubborn refusal to bow her head after being hurt. At that moment, I knew I wanted her. Not just wanted, but a necessity. The kind of necessity where if I couldn't have her, my life would be meaningless. I began to secretly spy on everything about her. I knew everything: when she went to the cosmetics shop, when she returned, when she sat alone by the pond lost in thought. Like a mouse lurking in the shadows, I greedily collected every frame of her image. The more I looked, the more jealous I became. What did Zhang Zhiming have? What right did he have to possess her? Wasn't he just lucky? He could possess her openly, stand by her side, comfort her when she was angry, and hold her in his arms when she cried. And me? I had to avoid even glancing at her from afar. And I could clearly see that she didn't love him. She was cold and sarcastic towards him, constantly arguing with him, even pressuring him to take a concubine. If she truly loved him, how could she push him into the arms of another woman? So I thought, since she didn't love him, why couldn't I take her place beside her? Once this thought took root, it could never be uprooted. I vowed that I would snatch her away from Zhang Zhiming. No matter the means, no matter how long it took. When that time came, I would treat her with the utmost kindness and care, letting her know what true cherishing was. She would definitely fall in love with me. I used the most despicable means to get her, but I could never win her heart. I bribed Zhang Zhiming's business partner and ruined his business. The Zhang family fell, and Zhang's mother was desperate. I bought her with just a sum of money. I imprisoned her in the villa. I told myself it didn't matter, as long as she was by my side, it was enough, anyway, she didn't love Zhang Zhiming. But I was wrong. The night I forced myself on her, she gritted her teeth and didn't cry. She lay on the bed with her eyes open, staring intently at the ceiling, not shedding a single tear. I suddenly panicked—I would rather she cried, I would rather she made a scene, I would rather she lashed out at me like she did with Zhang Zhiming. But she didn't. She just looked at me with that empty, lifeless gaze. That was the first time I felt fear. Later, she became pregnant. I thought the child was mine, I thought that with the child, she would accept her fate and slowly accept me. I did everything I could to be good to her, making the villa exquisite and warm, collecting her favorite snacks and jewelry, and staying by her side every day. I even started thinking that after the baby was born, I would beg her forgiveness, and the three of us could live a good life together. She did stop resisting. She became docile, letting me hold her and kiss her. Sometimes I even felt she was falling in love with me. But what I didn't know was that the reason she stopped resisting was simply to protect the child in her womb. The child she was willing to protect with her life. In the middle of the night, she called another man's name in my arms, "Zhiming..." The two words were very soft, as soft as a dream. But I heard it. She was in my arms, sleeping in my bed, carrying my child—but she was dreaming of another man. Not hatred, not resentment, but a dependence etched into her bones, a dependence she herself refused to acknowledge. I froze, as if stabbed. So she had never forgotten him. So all my kindness had only earned me a sigh in her dream. That man didn't even need to be present to make me utterly defeated. I stared at her sleeping face, and suddenly all my obsession and possessiveness seemed like a joke. I leaned down, my lips brushing against her ear, and whispered, "It's alright. It doesn't matter who you call out in your dreams. In this life, you can only lie beside me." But only I knew that my heart was bleeding. Later, I became addicted to opium, trying to numb myself with it. My mother sent me to quit, and during the time I was away, she sold me to a brothel. When I returned, she was gone. I searched for her frantically, turning the entire city upside down, but I couldn't find even a scrap of her clothing. For the rest of my life, I was trapped in the obsession of finding her, living a muddled existence. I could only hold the child I believed to be Ping'er's, naming him Yi'an, and showering him with all my love. I never knew until my death that Yi'an was her and Zhang Zhiming's biological child. And the silver necklace she left for Yi'an was hidden in the lining of his swaddling clothes; I never found it. Upon learning of her death, I locked myself in my room for three whole days. I had searched for her for years, waited for her for years, and held onto this obsession for years. I even began to fantasize that when I found her, I would kneel before her and beg for her forgiveness. I didn't ask for her love; I just wanted her to let me stay by her side, even if it was just to watch her from afar. But what I received was news of her death. The woman I loved to the bone, the woman I could never have, the woman who ruined half my life and whom I had ruined my own, was gone forever. She died on the battlefield, taking a bullet for another man. She repaid that man's kindness with her own life. But what about me? I didn't even have the right to be hated by her anymore. I held the golden butterfly hairpin she had left behind in the villa, one of the two things she had taken with her when she was taken away. I sat there for three days and three nights, holding it, remembering what she had once said to me. She said, "I am just your trophy." No. No. Butterfly, I love you, because you are you. Not Zhang Zhiming's wife, not anyone's possession, not some trophy. Lin Die'er, just Lin Die'er. But I'll never have the chance to tell you that. I hated Zhang Zhiming my whole life, for a lifetime. But in the end, I didn't hate him, I hated myself for being forever inferior to him. I envied his status, his wealth, his uprightness—but what I envied most was that he had you. I loved Lin Die'er, for a lifetime. But my love was twisted, obsessive, and destructive. I loved you, so I destroyed you. I used the most despicable means to get you, but I could never have your heart. This was fate's punishment. I accept it. Later, I quit opium and devoted all my energy to the war effort. All the money I had saved and the connections I had built were used to send supplies to the front lines. I taught Yi'an to read and write, to love his country and be good, spending my whole life making amends for the sins I committed. But I know it's far from enough. I owe her, and I can never repay her in this lifetime. If… if there really is a next life… I won't do this again. I will stand before you, clean and honest, and tell you in a dignified and upright way—Lin Die'er, my name is Xiao Qihao. I am not an illegitimate child, not anyone's shadow, not anyone's substitute. I am simply someone who wants to love you properly. Even if you still choose that square-faced, thick-browed man. Even if you never look at me again. As long as you are happy, that's enough. In conclusion: Why read this book? This is my story, and it's her story. It's also the story of all those helpless beings in that chaotic world. If you want to know why a villain becomes a villain, if you want to know how twisted a person can be for love, if you want to know what happens when obsession, jealousy, and deep affection intertwine—calm down and read slowly. This book will tell you the answers. *Butterfly Shadow Returns to Dust* Human romance cannot wait for a long-lasting union; the butterfly shadow returns to dust, with no return date to await.
134 Butterfly Shadows Return to Dust: Sold into Prostitution by My Mother-in-Law, My Ex-Husband Searched for Me for Ten Years 蝶影归尘：被婆母卖入风尘，前夫寻了我整整十年 Ni Ah Ni Ge Ni氼啊氼个氼55k WordsCompleted The Butterfly’s Shadow Returns to Dust: Sold into a Life of Vice by My Mother-in-Law, My Ex-Husband Searched for Me for Ten Years 319Reads—Score—Shelves
135 Mr. Zhou, My Unrequited Love 单恋的周先生 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Older Woman, Younger Man + Redemption + Realistic Romance] Three-year age gap. [Secret Love Becomes Mutual, from the Male Lead’s Perspective; Marriage First, Love Later, from the Female Lead’s Perspective] Everyone is level-headed and clear-minded. The woman Zhou Wang had kept in his heart for three years. He thought there could never be anything between them and was ready to give up, but then he unexpectedly learned what she had been through. His heart ached for her, and at the same time, he f 1.5kReads8.2Score103Shelves
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136 A Long Road to Reunion 重逢路漫漫 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [The right people will find their way back to each other, no matter how many twists and turns it takes.] [One true pairing, both leads are each other's only ones + reunion after a long separation + winning back his wife and claiming his child + adorable kids playing matchmaker] Zhou Yuan met Qin Yue by chance and fell in love at first sight. After one passionate night together, an urgent assignment sent him overseas. Before leaving, he thought he'd arranged everything properly, never imagining t 5.2kReads8.9Score261Shelves
137 Deep Inside My Core 深入我芯 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance403k WordsCompleted [Love at First Sight + Mutual Devotion + One Couple Only + Sweet Romance] Their first two meetings were accidental. Every coincidence after that was part of his carefully laid plan. When Jiang Yi Shen met Tang Xin, he fell for her at first sight. He quietly set his plans in motion, and the two got to know each other, fell in love, and walked hand in hand into marriage, sharing the warm everyday moments of life from the first flush of romance to raising children. Side story one: Xu Man thought sh 2.4kReads8.7Score150Shelves
138 Love Will Come to Rest 爱会停歇 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted [Playboy Turns Devoted] [Love Grows Over Time] [Sweet with a Little Angst] [Class Difference] Chen Chao, a rich playboy, falls sincerely in love with Yu Jiawen, who comes from an ordinary family. He knows he isn't the kind of person she'd ideally choose, but he can't let go of his feelings for her. "Yu Jiawen, do you know? Meeting you made me feel like I could have a proper relationship too." "I've thought about giving you up, but I just can't accept it. Watching you date, marry, and have childr 3.2kReads8.4Score149Shelves
139 Meeting Her Made My Heart Beat Faster 遇见她心动不止 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance493k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight + mistaken identity + mutual secret crushes + healing + female growth] Everyone is level-headed and knows what they’re doing, so read without worry. Jiang Nan, insecure and neglected by her family, meets He Chengyang. A twist of fate sends their budding romance down the wrong path. He Chengyang mistakes Jiang Nan, the girl he fell in love with at first sight, for her older sister, Jiang Xue, and they begin a brief relationship. (Nothing inappropriate happens between them.) W 6.9kReads8.5Score332Shelves
140 After All These Years, We Finally Meet Again 岁月流转终相见 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance485k WordsCompleted [Reunion After Years Apart + Rekindled Love + Healing Through Family + Realistic Happy Ending] After drifting apart like clouds, ten years passed like flowing water. When we met again, my heart recognized you before I did. A summer romance came to an abrupt end because of an unfortunate misunderstanding. More than ten years later, thirty-five-year-old Gu Yan discovered by chance that he had a daughter in high school, and was reunited with the girl he had loved when he was young. Long-buried memo 5.4kReads7.4Score200Shelves
141 I Couldn’t Hide My Heart’s Flutter When We First Met 初见心动藏不住 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance136k WordsCompleted [Love at First Sight] [She Pursues Him] [Nine-Year Age Gap] [Sweet, Realistic Romance] [Happy Ending] At twenty, the lively and spirited Chen Luo Chu meets Chu Yun. One look is all it takes for her to fall for him. She can barely hide the light in her eyes, and there is only one thought on her mind: make him hers. Once she confirms he is single, she boldly confesses, "Big brother, will you be my boyfriend?" Chu Yun gently turns her down with a simple, "We're not right for each other." But Chen L 1.3kReads—Score104Shelves
142 The Time I Spent in Love With Her 和她相恋的时光 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight + devoted one-on-one romance + rekindled love + healing with a touch of angst] A grounded, everyday story with smart characters. Gao Yuchen, an isolated orphan, happens to meet her next-door neighbor, Mu Yang. Mu Yang pursues her passionately, and they soon fall in love. She thinks they’ll be happy together, only to discover that their happiness was built on a lie, albeit one told with good intentions by the male lead. She coldly tells him she never wants to see him again. I 806Reads8.1Score—Shelves
143 A Garden of Students, Growing Old Together in Love 桃李满天下恩爱共白头 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance42k WordsCompleted Wu Xiaomin was a country girl, born and raised in the countryside, but she had always been a good student and was naturally beautiful. Unfortunately, after she started high school, her surroundings changed dramatically, leaving her confused and lost. In her sophomore year, she met a new homeroom teacher who helped her find her way again. After graduating from college, Wu Xiaomin gave up a job placement back in her hometown and introduced a female college classmate to her former high school teach 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves
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The first book's male lead is the female lead's high school mentor. After graduating from university, to repay her mentor, the female lead introduces a female classmate from university to him as his girlfriend. She then chooses to stay in the city, giving up her assigned job to pursue her career.
144 Lu Xueqi, Vocational School Student 中专生陆雪琪 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Marriage & Romance81k WordsCompleted Lu Xueqi, the Vocational School Student 1.8kReads—Score—Shelves
145 The Happiness We Waited For 等来的幸福 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance51k WordsCompleted In this blended family, the male and female leads grow up calling each other brother and sister. After her mother dies, the heroine goes abroad with her biological father. While overseas, she and the male lead begin a relationship. 759Reads—Score—Shelves
146 A Heart Toward Wondrous Words 心向妙语 Yu Que虞阙Modern Romance413k WordsOngoing Both leads are each other's one and only | Powerful families | Love at first sight | Devoted husband and sweet romance | Feel-good, no angst | Business and career | Happy ending An aloof, elegant beauty × a roguish gang boss Jing Miaoqi × Qi Mozong Everyone in Southeast Asia's jade market knows Boss Jing. With her cool, stunning beauty and her status as the eldest daughter of Shanghai's powerful Jing family, she has admirers lining up, each hoping to win a smile from her. But Boss Jing doesn' 4Reads—Score—Shelves
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This is an overseas production! The female lead is a beautiful woman in a cheongsam, a jade shop owner! The male lead is a gangster boss! Their romance is very engaging! The female lead is clear-headed and not love-struck! The male lead also respects her very much!!! But the male lead is terrifying when he's jealous!!! He's extremely possessive!
147 Unbridled Man 纵厮 Caramel Rabbit Toast焦糖兔司Modern Romance68k WordsOngoing [Older man + female growth + powerful family + coming-of-age romance] An elegant, refined, scheming male lead × a clear-eyed, resilient heroine he helps grow When Chu Qinghe was eighteen and starting university, her father was seriously ill. Her family was poor, her mother worked alone to support them, and she also had a ten-year-old younger brother. At nineteen, watching her exhausted mother, Chu Qinghe went looking for work in the nightlife scene. There, she ran into Pei Yan, an old friend who 1Reads—Score—Shelves
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148 The Powerful Older Man Spoils His Wife Without Restraint 高官大叔宠妻无度 Yuan Yan鸢胭Modern Romance436k WordsCompleted The new book has only just started getting ratings, so they’ll go up. Don’t worry about them. A powerful official with high rank and influence vs. a war-zone reporter, a wild rose [The male lead is divorced, with a significant age gap] An eighteen-year age gap + an old flame rekindled + a guiding lover = older men are forever the best Li Yansheng: “The ginkgo trees in the compound have shed their leaves again. Xu Nian, come back to Beijing.” Xu Nian: “If only you’d come back to life, I’d promise 236Reads8.8Score—Shelves
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An 18-year age gap, an extreme tug-of-war, please watch it quickly!
149 The Heavenly Realm 天域 Lazy God懒神Eastern Fantasy482k WordsOngoing Shen Dong lives in seclusion deep in the mountains with his alcoholic father. He has made his living chopping wood since he was ten, though his father has secretly taught him a wealth of knowledge. When Shen Dong turns eighteen, his father passes away. Following his father’s dying words, Shen Dong goes down the mountain. At an inn, he meets Cai Qingquan, a transmigrator, who cheats him out of all his money. Later, the head chef arranges for him to enter Shenglin Academy. His outstanding literary 47Reads9.4Score—Shelves
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Shen Dong, Cai Qingquan, and Yu Tianze, initially naive and clueless strangers, gradually develop into a team, working together and fighting side-by-side. Through numerous adventures and challenges, they grow together, transforming from teenagers into capable and independent individuals. This story of "growing together" is both thrilling and heartwarming!

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