Clear-Headed, Independent Female Lead Who Doesn't Let Romance Rule Her Life 女主清醒独立，不恋爱脑

1. 101 绿 Stop Acting Like a Sweet-Talking Green Tea Girl, the Male Lead Is Reborn 绿茶你别演了，男主他重生了 Bai Qiansui白千岁Modern Romance376k WordsCompleted [Male lead is reborn x showbiz x possessive, coercive romance] [Calculating green tea girl vs. rough-and-rugged big bad wolf] Jiang Qi has the face of everyone's first love. She seems frail and timid, and is always following He Qinian around. People mock her as a little green tea schemer who hopes to marry into a wealthy family. But Jiang Qi has another side that few people know about. She's vain, greedy, and ambitious, with her heart set on climbing the social ladder. Soon, Cheng Wang, the elde 732Reads8.1Score10414d adds

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   1️⃣ The female lead's adoptive mother forces her to get close to the male lead and marry into a wealthy family. The female lead is a scheming, naive yet ambitious woman. After reading the whole story, you realize the female lead isn't inherently bad; in fact, you might feel sorry for her. It's quite a good read! 2️⃣ The female lead is reborn and awakens at the beginning, while the male lead slowly regains his past life memories. The male lead's family, who were looked down upon because of their family background, are still controlled by the female lead and her daughter, Qin Suining. In short, the female lead and her daughter hold the highest status in the wealthy family. 3️⃣ The male lead is a factory owner's son, while the female lead works at a hospital. The female lead gets injured and hospitalized while helping the male lead's friend to avenge her sister, and that's how she meets the male lead. The male lead becomes love-struck, his eyes and heart only for the female lead.

2. 102 重 Reborn on the Eve of Our Marriage Registration, the Hong Kong Tycoon's Heir Kneels to Win Me Back 重生领证前夕，港圈太子跪着追妻 Meat Bun Auntie肉包小姨Modern Romance511k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication; short-form drama episodes are being released] [Both leads are faithful to each other + face-slapping + pregnancy before love + reborn, sweet and satisfying, with no angst] [She pursues her husband during the marriage, driving the arrogant, cold-hearted crown prince to the brink] A gentle woman who handles things ruthlessly, a delicate beauty in poor health VS a sharp-tongued but henpecked ice prince - Shu Hui got pregnant after a one-night stand with the heir to a powerf 42kReads9.2Score4.2k14d adds
3. 103 我 The System Punished Me by Making Me Bleed. Why Are You Crying? 我被系统惩罚流血，你们哭什么 Jie Ni Bai杰尼白Modern Romance600k WordsCompleted The Villainess System had never encountered such a difficult tasker. Every time, she chose to reject the task and accept the punishment of bleeding. But can someone explain why this woman has maxed out the male lead’s affection by bleeding from all sorts of places? System: Host, please choose whether to accept the Level Two task: [Steal the original heroine’s scenes]. Failure will result in coughing up blood. Lin Zhumian: I choose to refuse. Then, while acting, she spat out a mouthful of blood. 10.8kReads9.4Score1.6k14d adds

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   These books all have ratings above 9.0. My writing isn't very good, so I only selected a few reviews. Sorry >< [Sending a heart] First book: @*: Lin Zhumian transmigrates into a novel world, possessing a "wicked woman system." She refuses to complete tasks, resulting in multiple instances of bleeding as punishment, yet she remains true to herself. "No matter how many times, I have never succumbed to my fate." "I will always be true to myself." "Past, present, and even the distant future." —Song Zhumian. You can learn a lot from Song Zhumian: resilience and adaptability, the ability to think critically, the ability to distinguish right from wrong, romance and a love of life, intelligence, and more. Perhaps we are not as intelligent as Lin Zhumian in the book, but everyone has strengths and weaknesses. We can learn what interests us, love ourselves, and love life—not just us, but also Lin Zhumian. The entire novel's plot transitions are very natural, and the author's explanations of scientific knowledge at the end of each chapter are meticulous and thoughtful. The second book: @🍒: The female lead is Princess Da Ling, also the most beautiful woman in Da Ling. On her way to marry the King of Bei Di, she encounters bandits. She kills the bandit leader and jumps off a cliff. When she wakes up, she finds herself inside a storybook she had previously read in her study. Coincidentally, the foolish cannon fodder character in the storybook shares her name! Her original fiancé, despite being engaged to her, is with her half-sister! This causes the original owner to be heartbroken and jump into the sea... When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself facing a broken engagement and the contempt and ridicule of others... Faced with all this, she decides to break off her engagement with this scumbag fiancé first. Her father's company is experiencing financial difficulties, and now, for profit, he wants to give her to a greasy CEO. As a royal princess, she has countless ways to deal with those who try to scheme against her, and she never hesitates to punish those who hurt her. The male protagonist, a powerful and aloof Buddhist monk, wears Buddhist prayer beads on his wrist. He appears detached and indifferent, seemingly devoid of worldly desires. One day, however, this man, rumored to be uninterested in women, proudly displays his arm around a woman's slender waist, boasting to everyone that he has found his life partner. The guests are utterly astonished, their jaws dropping in disbelief. This is the supposedly abstinent Buddhist monk! How could he be so tender towards a woman? The cold-faced Buddhist monk dotes on the female lead, it's so sweet and I love it... The third book @AnAnGuluLu: Roses don't need to grow tall, the sunset will bend down, love runs with the wind, gentleness spreads over the mountainside. For Xiao Lingdang, the little green fish is the love that runs with her, that breeze crosses time and space to come to her side, they are each other's salvation, giving each other the motivation to keep going. Rather than saying that the little green fish is Xiao Lingdang's loyal dog, it's more like their destined fate. I always felt that in that Great Zhou, the young general of the Xie family and the young lady of the Song family should have a bright future, their story will continue - November 7, 2022, early winter [follow-up review] I think... The book of life should be signed by the evergreen tree.

4. 104 清 The Aloof Buddhist Monk Avoids Women, Yet Secretly Kisses Her Every Day 清冷佛子不近女色，背地日日缠吻 A Ruan Isn't Soft阿阮不软Modern Romance520k WordsCompleted A beguiling beauty in a qipao × a cool, calculating Buddhist devotee (Ancient-to-modern + intense push and pull + sweet romance) Yu Hua, the breathtakingly talented princess of Great Ling, transmigrates into a book on her way to a political marriage and becomes the foolish, dull-witted sacrificial female lead in the story. In the original, her fiancé, Lu Yanli, breaks off their engagement and immediately takes her younger sister’s hand. Her family and friends turn against her, and she eventually 5.4kReads9.3Score64614d adds
5. 105 爱 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 3.3kReads8.4Score16014d adds
6. 106 穿 After I Transmigrate into a Book and Return, the Fake Heiress Becomes the Beloved of a Powerful Family 穿书归来后，假千金成了豪门团宠 Paper Tiger纸老虎Modern Romance546k WordsCompleted [Early Work] [Versatile, Cool, Alluring Heiress × Yandere, Obsessive, Loyal Dog Gone Dark, Mutual Salvation Between Two Yanderes, Modern Setting, Rekindled Romance] Song Lingyin found herself inside a tragic romance novel as the cannon-fodder ex-fiancée: publicly jilted, kidnapped by the heroine, and ultimately killed by the hero's order to be shot full of arrows. After spending sixteen years training the hero into a loyal dog, the heroine appeared, and the plot still followed its original cours 6.1kReads9.2Score76314d adds
7. 107 重 Reunited, the Top-Tier Star Falls for Me All Over Again 重逢后，顶流他又心动了 Sea Salt Monsoon海盐季风Modern Romance237k WordsCompleted [Top-tier star + ordinary person + reunion after years apart + secret crush comes true] Su Ximo and Ji Xingyan were high school classmates, but back then they were nothing more than ordinary classmates. Su Ximo was a proud Leo, dazzling as the sun; Ji Xingyan was a reserved Virgo, cool and aloof as moonlight. Six years after graduating, Su Ximo ran into Ji Xingyan while on vacation. He had become a top-tier star in the entertainment industry. Su Ximo had thought she would never fall for anyone a 406Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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   "Su Ximo, you'd be doing a disservice to your face if you didn't have a relationship." The female lead is clear-headed and independent. In high school, she was a cool and aloof academic star. After graduation, she unexpectedly encounters her high school classmate, who has become a top celebrity, and falls for him. But even after falling in love, she doesn't become love-struck. Despite her slightly eccentric personality, she remains independent. It's a very compelling story!

8. 108 不 I Don’t Want to Win Over That Chosen One 不想攻略那个气运之子 Glutinous Rice Cake糯米白年糕Ancient Romance340k WordsCompleted [A Seemingly Sweet, Actually Serial-Lying Cousin × A Scheming, Cold-Hearted Child of Destiny] [One-on-One Romance] After transmigrating and binding herself to a romance System, Xu Ningzhen learns that her target is a noble-born, brilliant child of destiny. She thinks she’s been handed the script of a romance novel heroine and prepares to begin her mission. A strange dream reveals a glimpse of a conspiracy. It turns out she’s only a tool. Once her mission succeeds, the System will take her place. 5.5kReads9.0Score81414d adds

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   I recently read this book and I absolutely adore the female lead's personality. She's not brainless at all; she's brave, resourceful, clear-headed, and independent. She uses the male lead as a stepping stone to escape the system, and sometimes she's jealous of his success. She loves him, but not too much; it's a mix of pretense and genuine affection. I can only say that the tug-of-war and ambiguity between the male and female leads is really captivating. The author portrays all the inner conflicts of the two characters very realistically. Both are the type who won't bow down to each other, but I feel there will be a situation later on where the one in a higher position bows down. The male lead both loves and hates the female lead, but I feel he loves her more, hahaha.

9. 109 快 Quick Transmigration: The Mad Beauty Only Wants to Desecrate the Gods 快穿：疯批美人只想亵渎神明 Song Jiujiu宋玖玖Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + psycho vs. yandere + genuine groveling and reconciliation + all the scumbag men die] They are gods, high above all others. They trample on the women’s sincere feelings at will, treating them as nothing more than ants. So she came. She dragged them down from their pedestals, watched them fall into ruin, and made them kneel before her, begging her to come back again and again. [1] The monk called her a princess who would bring ruin to the kingdom, and said she must be sac 2.3kReads9.3Score24814d adds
10. 110 就 Even as a Fake Heiress, I’ll Still Daringly Embrace Doing Nothing 就算是假千金也要勇敢摆烂 Ji Furan纪扶染Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Print edition launching across all platforms on August 9, 2025] When Shen Yue was twelve, she accidentally fell into a pond while feeding the fish. That was when she learned the truth: her parents weren’t her real parents, and her five older brothers weren’t really her brothers. She was the Mu family’s fake heiress! Faced with a future where she was destined to lose everything, Shen Yue decided to get ahead… by lying down. If she was going to lose it all anyway, she might as well lie back and 117kReads9.6Score13.7k14d adds
11. 111 病 Spring Returns to the Branches of a Sick Tree 病树枝头又逢春 Sweet Melon甜甜的瓜Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] Sang Nian accidentally climbs into the world of cultivation and becomes the vicious supporting female character who meets a tragic end in the book. System: Your mission is to marry the male supporting character, Xie Chenzhou, abuse him, humiliate him, and then get killed by him. Sang Nian: OK (brandishes little whip) (hits herself) (collapses with a thud) System: (silence) (stares at the sky) System: Mission changed. Win him over, or go mine coal. Sang Nian: (smiles 183.4kReads9.5Score25.3k14d adds
12. 112 老 My Husband Cheated, and a Man Said He’d Loved Me for Ten Thousand Years 老公出轨，有个男人说爱我一万年 Dawn Wind Chime晓风铃Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted (May every scumbag and mistress end up dead, eating shit, eating maggots, in jail, or disfigured. You can't afford to go easy on people like that…) The heroine, Xiang Zhenzhu, is 29 and loves her husband Zheng Hao with all her heart, working herself to the bone for his family! Little does she know that for the past seven years, her husband and mother-in-law have treated her like a servant, while her husband has been a serial cheater. When she finally decides to divorce him, she discovers t 25Reads—Score—14d adds
13. 113 他 They’re All Awful, but I’m Going to Be Just Fine 他们都很坏，我要好好的 Dawn Wind Chime晓风铃Modern Romance98k WordsCompleted After my mother died, I felt a kinship with the son of my father’s mistress. Because of our scumbag dad, who made a living by cheating women out of their money and affection, we became orphans while we were still little. How will we face such misfortune in a complicated world? What kind of people will we become? [A story for those of us who keep striving, for youth, and for love, friendship, and ambition. Two people find redemption in each other and learn to live toward the light.] The best r 4Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 114 惜 Cherishing Flowers 惜花芷 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the TV adaptation starring Hu Yitian and Zhang Jingyi] After keeping her talents hidden for fifteen years, Hua Zhi thought she could spend her life as a proper aristocratic young lady, living in peace. But when the Hua family’s fortunes collapse, she has no choice but to reveal her sharp edge and hold the storm-tossed household together. Being out in public becomes the norm, and so does galloping through the streets. When all else fails, she even carries a coffin on he 18.6kReads9.6Score4.2k14d adds

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    The female lead in "Cherishing Flowers and Orchids" is truly clear-headed. Even after transmigrating and regaining her senses, she remains calm and collected when facing difficulties. She's a clear-headed and independent heroine—capable of making money and handling things on her own. Who wouldn't love such a heroine? As for the live-streamed fortune-telling story, I found it captivating in a recommended book and decided to watch it. The female lead is incredibly capable—she can tell fortunes, is clear-headed, and very competent. She's constantly progressing, like a character leveling up by overcoming challenges. I found it very enjoyable to watch. Looking forward to discussing it with you all! [Heart emoji][shy emoji]

15. 115 不 We Who Don't Know How to Love 不会爱的我们 Sea of Flowers Behind the House屋后花海Modern Romance188k WordsCompleted [A brave heroine who grows on her own] [A realistic story, not a wish-fulfillment fantasy] [First-person perspective] [A broken family of origin] [The heroine has sound values (she is 16 when the story begins, and still immature enough to have the occasional bad thought)] [Clear-eyed about life] If your very birth was a mistake, how would you make the most of the life ahead of you? Shui Qingqing: Live for yourself and on your own terms. Wield a gentle blade and carve out a kingdom of happiness 2.5kReads9.3Score30814d adds

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    Highly recommended! A realistic coming-of-age and heartwarming story! The female protagonist, Shui Qingqing, breaks free from the shadow of her "wrong birth," wielding a gentle knife to live for herself. Despite a broken family background, she has a clear worldview, and at 16, she searches for the boundaries of love between performance and reality.

16. 116 我 I Became a Sensation Worldwide by Livestreaming Fortune-Telling 我靠直播算命，火爆了全世界 Wen Ren Nuan闻人暖Modern Romance1.7M WordsOngoing [Reborn + livestreaming + fortune-telling + ghost-hunting + episodic stories + satisfying revenge + punishing evil and promoting good] When she opened her eyes, metaphysics master Ye Ling discovered that she had been reborn! Her host was not only a social-phobe, but also had a mother with terminal cancer, an older brother who had never married, and an honest, simple father. To pay for her mother's treatment, find a wife for her brother, and give her family a better life, Ye Ling decided to retur 10.7kReads9.5Score2.6k14d adds
17. 117 野 The Clamor of a Wild Summer 野夏喧嚣 Zi An子安Modern Romance274k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available] [Two top students | Youth and school life | Secret crush becomes mutual | Healing and growing up | A touch of ensemble cast] During a game, they were asked what their first impression of each other had been. Lin Zixia rested her chin in her hand, completely sincere. “Handsome but cocky, carefree, and bad-tempered.” Lu Xiangye leaned lazily into the sofa and gave a dry laugh through gritted teeth. “Hah.” When it was his turn, Lu Xiangye lifted his eyes and gla 6.2kReads9.3Score85614d adds

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    During a game, they were asked about their first impressions of each other. Lin Zixia, chin in hand, looked genuinely sincere: "Handsome but arrogant, carefree, and with a bad temper." Upon hearing this, Lu Xiangye leaned lazily against the sofa, chuckled softly through gritted teeth, and scoffed, "Heh." The writing is very delicate, the content is realistic, sweet, and touching, and the couple is very sweet.

18. 118 逆 Turning Back the Clock to 1998: A Hong Kong Island Beauty in a Storm 逆转1998：港岛风暴俏佳人 Stunning Card绝色卡Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted [Transmigration and rebirth + business-world comeback + Hong Kong tycoon family + power-couple romance + two sharp minds] In 2025, Ye Yanqing lost her job and her boyfriend, was scammed into a mountain of debt, and, in despair, transmigrated back to Hong Kong in 1998. The financial crisis was sweeping across Asia, but she was overjoyed. This was history she knew by heart! When news broke that the Hang Seng Index had fallen below 7,000 points, she immediately bet her entire fortune on the market 460Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You can check this out; it's a strong couple.

19. 119 受 Fed Up With Crazy Men and Women, This Slick One Wants to Be a Breath of Fresh Air 受够癫公癫婆，老六要做一股清流 Sleepy Meow Meow睡不醒的喵喵酱Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted [Comedy] [Wild Premise] [Lots of Twists] [A Touch of Mystery] A clear-headed heroine versus a deranged plot and the Way of Heaven Of ten princes, nine seize women by force, while the last one does that and slaughters your whole family. Of ten generals, eight return from campaigns after several years with a concubine in tow, while the other two have lost their memories. Of ten young noble heirs, seven fail to recognize the person who saved their lives, while the other three bring home a female 12.6kReads9.1Score1.6k14d adds

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    How could we forget my beloved Shen Liuwa? Liuwa remained steadfast in her original aspirations, persistently pursuing her dreams. She had family, friendships, and even a melodramatic romance. Even when fate seemed to favor the male lead, Liuwa never forgot her initial intentions, ultimately successfully escaping this melodramatic world. She never fell in love with the emperor until her departure. The emperor loved her to the core, while Liuwa hated him to the core. She even managed to kill the emperor 108 times over. Absolutely brilliant!!! I really love a female lead like Liuwa! [Heart][heart][heart]

20. 120 她 Her Years as a Big Shot in Q City 她在Q市当大佬那几年 Bai Mianmian白绵绵Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Wealthy-family scheming + beloved by the whole family + satisfying revenge + face-slapping + 90% plot, 10% romance] [The transmigrate-into-a-book heroine takes on the golden-finger heroine of a wish-fulfillment novel] The moment Zhou Wangyou opened her eyes, she realized she had become the tragic supporting female character in a brainless wish-fulfillment novel, abused by the protagonist countless times and locked in a basement, where she was about to be left for dead. Zhou Wangyou: ...I think 5.9kReads9.2Score67214d adds

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    The female lead is reborn with a script in hand! The plot is 9 parts romance and 1 part strong characters. [Got it] Zhou Wangyou took over the Cloud Hotel as soon as she returned to the Zhou family. Utilizing the hotel's resources, she first caught the Li Group's wife and her brother-in-law in the act [eating melon emoji], having two waiters enter to take photos while they were making love. That camera became the first piece of art on the solid wood shelf in Zhou Wangyou's Cloud Hotel office.

21. 121 T Their Delayed Confession TA的延迟告白 Zhou Dai舟黛Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, driven, and resolute heroine x cool, rational, and devoted hero] [Transmigrate into a book + campus setting + breaking prejudice + slow-burn romance + reunion after years apart + happy ending] * Yu Ran transmigrated into an old-school campus Mary Sue novel and became the vicious female character's lackey. She went along with things on the surface but slacked off completely. Desperate to return to reality, she treated the characters as tools, and finally succeeded in offending ever 6.7kReads9.2Score77714d adds

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    I'm not a romantic.

22. 122 雪 Meeting You Under Clear Skies After the Snow 雪霁天晴遇见你 A Little Wolf-Hair Brush一只小狼毫Modern Romance178k WordsCompleted An ordinary meeting, and the everyday moments that followed. Family, friendship, and love; bitterness, pain, and sweetness. In life’s little moments, chase what you love and follow the light! At last, you came to love me too! A clear-eyed, headstrong young artist, and a calm, steadfast Boss Cheng. He fell for her at first sight; she fell for him over time. The most important thing in life is doing what you love! There is success, joy, and good fortune. Let’s savor the bloom of youth and experien 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead's parents are wonderful; they always remind her to have her own way of living and not to rely on others' approval. She has a great boyfriend, and she consistently lives earnestly, studies diligently, accumulates energy, and strives to achieve her goals.

23. 123 入 Sinking into Temptation After Dark 入夜沉沦 Si Si司斯Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later + whirlwind marriage + super sweet + mature adults A traditional Chinese-style domineering CEO VS a resilient, sickly beauty At thirty, Xin Tong nearly died from overwork. She decided to quit and take her 750,000 yuan in savings, earned over five years on the job, to lie low in a small county town. At thirty-five, Ji Jinnian read her resignation letter and asked, “Will you marry me?” He needed an honest woman to sit in the position of his wife: someone who wouldn't cau 27.4kReads8.9Score2.8k14d adds
24. 124 穿 Transmigrating Into Another Version of Myself 穿越到另一个自己 The Thatched Cottage Is Not Thatched草庐不草Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted A high school math teacher transmigrates to a parallel world, where she discovers that the man she secretly loved is now her boyfriend, and he wants to marry her and shower her with kisses... In her original world, her father was framed and killed; here, he’s a powerful executive, but the villains are still at his side. She’s also become a top businesswoman. She takes down the villains, saves her father, and builds her career, using the information gap between the two worlds and her superpowers 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Both are clear-headed female leads, not driven by romance.

25. 125 机 The Clockwork Woman 机关女人 Old Man Beigong Luo北宫罗老头Modern Romance795k WordsCompleted Born in the countryside, Wu Mei landed a job at the county government after graduating from college. She thought that once she had secured a stable position, she could settle down, but there was a lot to learn at every turn within the system. Faced with temptations in the political arena, difficult emotional choices, and the struggles of everyday life, should she go with the flow or stay true to herself? Through trial after trial, Wu Mei finally broke through and grew. By continually learning a 100.8kReads8.8Score8.5k14d adds
26. 126 不 No More Slacking: The Prince’s Favorite Concubine’s Daily Grind 不当咸鱼，王府宠妾的内卷日常 Four Crescent Moons四弯月Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + cutthroat household competition + no slacking off + ambitious heroine] Shen Wei, a die-hard rat-race fanatic, transmigrated into the lowest-ranking maid in a prince’s manor. Prince Yan held a position of great prestige, but all his wives and concubines had given up trying. The princess consort, born to a prestigious family, was as aloof as a chrysanthemum. The secondary consort wanted lifelong monogamy. The reborn woman had lost all hope in Prince Yan and was content to lie fla 69kReads9.4Score8.7k14d adds

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    It's absolutely fantastic! The female lead is independent and determined, the male lead is capable and not stupid, and even the supporting characters, like the maids, housekeepers, and nannies, all have their own unique traits. The only downside is that it's not finished yet and updates are slow; two chapters a day just isn't enough.

27. 127 离 After Our Divorce, My Simp Ex-Husband Became My Biggest Fan 离婚后，舔狗前夫成我粉头 Kumquat Tea金桔茶Modern Romance709k WordsCompleted [Divorce + face-slapping + the ex’s desperate pursuit + feel-good story + reconciliation after a breakup + one-on-one romance] There’s a saying in the music world: any song that includes “Zhi'er” is guaranteed to be a hit, even if it’s sung in a crow’s voice. After her divorce, Song Zhinian makes her first appearance at the Golden Melody Awards, where she’s asked about her love life. She admits candidly, “I was married. Now I’m divorced.” When a reporter asks why, she smiles. “We weren’t compati 188Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The divorce process was swift and efficient; the wife was clear-headed, and the husband was able to recognize the situation and express his feelings promptly. Highly recommended! [Thumbs up] The ex-husband is awesome!

28. 128 撷 The Journey to Win Your Heart 撷君行 Stay Together Forever常相守Eastern Fantasy201k WordsOngoing Time’s wheels roll ever onward into the mid-Tang era. On this land shrouded by evil spirits, the people suffer while no one comes to their aid. Only Sun A Shi, the Medicine King, leads his disciples in searching for the secret to driving the evil spirits away. Three couples among the Medicine King’s disciples, Jiang Ze and Jiegeng, Gancao and Guizhi, and Doukou and Didi, hold fast to their faith in battle and never give up in the face of hardship. Like dancers, they weave love and hate into a ma 126Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "I wish you would gather more of this, for it is the most cherished symbol of longing": The novel *Xie Xie Jun Xing* (谢貴行) opens with an absurd story set in the late Tang Dynasty, focusing on six heroes of traditional Chinese medicine exorcising evil spirits. Descendants of historical figures such as Tang Banzong, Wei Xiaozheng, Tang Xiaozang, Hou Yi, Sun Ashi, Song Yixian, Wang Xiaoshun, and Zhan Le all make appearances. It depicts the myriad aspects of human life while incorporating modern elements. A work that blends antiquity with fresh humor—a truly delightful read!

29. 129 被 Mistaken for a Gold Digger, I Got Rich 被误认拜金女后，我暴富了 Moonlit Daydreams月上畅享Modern Romance223k WordsCompleted After being tricked into a sham marriage by a scumbag, harassed by a pervert, and losing her job, Lin Xi's life hit rock bottom. All she wanted was a home. Why was that so hard? Then, one night, she subdued a drunk man, and a mysterious number her grandmother revealed to her in a dream made her rich overnight, with a billion yuan in her hands! The dreams that once seemed out of reach were now within her grasp. But when she met her ex-boyfriend at a cafe to negotiate a "hefty bride price," he 120Reads6.3Score—14d adds

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    I like girls who aren't love-obsessed, who have their own careers, and who are excellent; naturally, people who love you will come to them.

30. 130 误 She Stumbled into the CEO's Canary Game and Only Wants to Escape 误入总裁的金丝雀游戏，她只想逃 Lan Mi兰米Modern Romance294k WordsCompleted [Now published, available on Taobao] *[Abduction and Domination + Rekindled Romance + Adult Fairy Tale] *[Male Lead Isn't a Virgin, Female Lead Is] After being laid off, Yu Lan plans to return to her hometown and live a quiet, peaceful life. Instead, she unexpectedly gets caught up in a game played by the upper class. Though she stays cautious and alert, she still finds herself trapped before she even realizes it. But just as her beautiful dream is at its happiest, she suffers a terrible betraya 12.3kReads8.2Score90014d adds
31. 131 听 Guess What? Mr. Gu’s Canary Went Back to the Village to Farm 听说没？顾总的金丝雀回村种地了 Fourteen十肆Modern Romance142k WordsCompleted (A ruined tycoon × a life-loving peach blossom) (The divine being has captured his place in the human world.) On the day everyone in Jing City learned that Gu Songzhou and Zhou Ji were engaged, the canary Gu Songzhou had kept pampered for three years took the five million yuan Zhou Ji gave her, packed her bags, and went back to the countryside to farm. Gu Songzhou: “Was I short on money for her? She's gotten too big for her boots!” “Let her cool off. She'll come back on her own.” “Have you calme 134Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 132 重 Reunited Beneath the Glittering Stars 重逢星光灿烂 Northern Mountain Code北山代码Modern Romance166k WordsCompleted When Zheng Yinyin was sixteen, she fell in love with a handsome young man. She poured her heart into the older brother who had rescued her like a hero. She planned to learn her craft properly, save up enough money, and then build a happy life with him as a family. But before she could even finish her training, he dumped her. Zheng Yinyin: ...I wasted my youth on a jerk. At a friend’s suggestion, Zheng Yinyin went to Hengdian to work as an extra. She then used a novel she had written to get her f 63Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male and female protagonists break up due to practical problems, but later reunite. The male protagonist experiences a "wife-chasing-back-the-fire" scenario, while the female protagonist remains clear-headed and independent.

33. 133 为 The Professional Ethics of a Concubine 为妾的职业操守 Lin Wanzi林丸子Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Main Story Complete] Ye Qingzhi, an overworked office drone, transmigrates into the body of a concubine in the Jiangyang Marquis’s household. Since she’s here, she might as well go crazy. Being a concubine is just changing workplaces. She doesn’t need to get emotionally involved. She can simply treat herself like a tool. Ye Qingzhi’s career goal: convince both the marquis and the principal wife to take responsibility for her and protect her. Ye Qingzhi’s workplace motto: Life is short. We’re al 31.5kReads9.4Score3.7k14d adds

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    ❤️The female lead is clear-headed and rational, not love-struck. ❤️She transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a concubine in a marquis's household. She treats being a concubine as a job and the marquis and his wife as her superiors. She's very clever, going to work when she needs to and taking it easy when she wants, living a carefree life. ❤️The author's writing style is warm and funny, with excellent prose. Highly recommended!

34. 134 穿 Transmigrated as a Treacherous Minister's Legitimate Daughter, She Plays the Part to Perfection 穿成奸臣嫡女，她本色出演 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Career-focused early on + Sweet romance + One-on-one romance + Both leads are devoted to each other] [Two-faced, ruthless minister's daughter × Wild, formidable iron-faced general] The ruler of the business world transmigrates into a book overnight, becoming the daughter of the treacherous chancellor. She throws her weight around and commits every kind of evil, with the label “vicious supporting female character” practically branded onto her. She's madly pursuing the 86.4kReads9.6Score11.3k14d adds

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    The first book is about the Xiao family (except for the fifth daughter). None of the second female leads in the Xiao family are love-struck. The eldest sister, though not the main character, is very clear-headed. If she were the main character, she would definitely be ruthless. Let alone the main character. I want to read fanfiction about the eldest sister. The second book features a reborn female lead who awakens, adopts a vicious persona, walks the path of humanity, and believes in love through beatings and scolding. Beating her husband to death is a sign of deep love, hahaha. So satisfying! But I didn't expect the male lead to be a transmigrator, practically a "filial son." So interesting. Each one is more witty than the last. The third book also features a ruthless female lead. It's both poignant and exhilarating. A reverse palace intrigue, she always caters to the emperor's wishes. The tyrant thinks he has everything under control, but he doesn't realize the female lead is the one who controls everything. Clear-headed and independent.

35. 135 联 After Their Political Marriage, Abstinent CEO Lu Loses Control! 联姻后，禁欲陆总失控了！ Come Again Yesterday昨天再来Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted The rating has only just appeared, so it’ll go up. Marriage first, love later; both devoted to each other; the powerful one learns to bow his head; emotional push and pull; a gentle, gradual romance; sweet story; the male lead humbly begs for love. [Gentle, insecure sculpture teacher x cold, celibate CEO] After her younger sister took her own life, her daughter was made to marry in her place. On the day they registered their marriage, Lu Jinheng said he had to go on a business trip. After he lef 494Reads7.1Score—14d adds

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, with the man in a position of power falling for her first, and a marriage arranged by wealthy families. Lu Jinheng's engagement was originally intended for Shen Zhiqing by her father, but she, being spoiled, disliked Lu Jinheng's age and cold reputation, even threatening suicide to avoid marriage. This task fell to the obedient Shen Zhiwei. Shen Zhiwei thought: Handsome, rich, well-educated, and often away on business trips—isn't this the ideal husband?

36. 136 黑 The Black Lotus Returns Reborn, and Her In-Laws Tremble in Fear 黑莲花重生归来，婆家瑟瑟发抖 Rice Bowl 114饭碗114Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Original title: The Black Lotus Is Reborn, and Her In-Laws Tremble in Fear Short dramas: The Crazy Stepmother and New Life from Old Snow In her past life, Su An was abused by her husband. After she called the police, the officer told her it was a family matter and not their concern. She fled to her parents' home for help, but her grandmother said, “Take care of the kids, cook the meals, look after the elders, and hand over your wages every month. Then he won't hit you, will he? That's how it is 57kReads9.5Score6.7k14d adds
37. 137 她 She Works as a Maid for a Shenzhen Tycoon 她在深圳豪门做保姆 I'm Yanzi我是艳子Modern Romance351k WordsCompleted After her husband divorces her, a nurse from a small county town heads south to Shenzhen to support her child and put her younger brother through school. After losing her job, she is hired as a nanny by Miss Chen, a wealthy heiress. She goes through being framed, misunderstood, dismissed, earning her first savings, suffering a miscarriage after being beaten, and heartbreak. In the end, she marries a local bachelor and becomes the leading lady of a wealthy family. As Miss Chen’s nanny, she witnes 6.3kReads9.2Score75414d adds

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    There are no domineering CEOs or naive, innocent characters. This female lead is intelligent, ambitious, independent, and self-respecting. She turns a bad hand into a great heroine story. The writing style is not exaggerated; the author tells the tales in a gentle, conversational way, focusing on everyday life. Readers will find it very rewarding, both in terms of life lessons and interpersonal relationships. The only downside is that there are quite a few typos.

38. 138 巧 Qiaoli’s Happy Life 巧莉的幸福人生 I'm Yanzi我是艳子Modern Romance342k WordsCompleted After the story of Qiao Li working as a housekeeper for a wealthy family came to an end, many readers left comments asking for a side story. One reader said they had seen all of Qiao Li's hardships and hoped to see her find happiness. Yan Zi thought it over and decided to write something sweet. Everyone hopes for a sweet life. This novel tells the story of Qiao Li marrying into a wealthy family and crossing the class divide to begin a different life. Will she remain just as kind and positive tow 1.1kReads8.4Score14514d adds
39. 139 青 Youth's Mistake: To Our Gloomy Yet Radiant Selves 青春错：致阴郁又明媚的我们 Sea of Flowers Behind the House屋后花海Modern Romance234k WordsCompleted Have you ever met a woman who can make all her own decisions and handle everything by herself? You might think she was born a tomboy, the kind of person nothing could stump. But in truth, most of them have no one at their side, so they have no choice but to force themselves to put on a hard shell of “strength.” If you really think of them as superheroes and just watch for fun, you've got it wrong. Who doesn't feel pain? Realistic coming-of-age + left-behind children + small-town underachiever 11Reads—Score114d adds

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    Self-proclaimed, first-person narrative, all female protagonists are clear-headed, independent, and not driven by romantic feelings.

40. 140 独 Everyday Life as a Woman Living Alone 独居女性日常 Sea of Flowers Behind the House屋后花海Modern Romance109k WordsCompleted A first-person daily-life story about a group of women who live alone. My name is Li Yu. I was different from other children from the start. I was terribly unlucky: I was abandoned as a baby, and I only have one eye! But I was incredibly lucky to have adoptive parents who love me more than anything. They love me, and they still urge me to get married. They love me, and once they're done urging me, they accept that I live alone. Living alone doesn't mean being lonely. It's a romantic date wit 458Reads8.1Score10914d adds
41. 141 9 A Post-90s Mountain Girl's Starry Sky 90后，山里姑娘的星空 Sea of Flowers Behind the House屋后花海Modern Romance938k WordsCompleted [Diary] [First person] [No contrived twists] [Not a wish-fulfillment novel] [No overpowered protagonist] [Traditional] [Realistic] [Period] [Countryside] [Hardship] [Marriage] [Family bonds] The 1990s were full of life and energy, but they were also a Period when weeds grew unchecked. Many people born in the 1970s and 1980s went to the cities in pursuit of their dreams. Some worked hard for everything they had, while others lost themselves in the glittering world around them. This is a story a 193Reads8.3Score—14d adds
42. 142 生 A Song of Life's Sorrows 生命悲歌 Fate Be Like This缘来灬如此Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Human nature + family + first person + male and female audiences] (Adapted into an audio drama with real voice actors; a motion comic is in production and coming soon.) Fate is never set in advance, yet it always pushes people toward unknown wilderness when they least expect it. The Ballad of Life uses simple, heartfelt storytelling to unfold a journey through hardship, perseverance, and struggle, revealing the most moving strength found in an ordinary life. There are no earth-shattering legend 10.9kReads9.2Score90714d adds

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    The female lead is very clear-headed and not love-struck, but her fate is just too bumpy and her ending too tragic! Hey! Why don't you come and take a look?

43. 143 邱 Secretary Qiu's Marriage 邱秘书的婚事 Water Leaves No Trace水不留痕Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted Qiu Yu is the secretary to Ji Xiangdong, the owner of a real estate company. She's a chubby little foodie who loves to eat and works hard. Her parents always hoped their daughter would marry a son-in-law who could eat as much as she could and wouldn't look down on her. After a long search and many twists and turns, she finally found the right man. No angst. 52.6kReads9.5Score5.8k14d adds

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    I'm not really into those dreamy, delicate heroines; I recommend this realistic book instead.

44. 144 朕 The Emperor Finds His Consort Alluring; I Find His Majesty a Jerk 朕见贵妃多妩媚，妾见皇上甚是渣 Tea Little Ink茶小墨Ancient Romance458k WordsCompleted [No transmigration or rebirth] [Pure palace intrigue] [The heroine never falls in love] Jinyue, the legitimate eldest daughter of a general's household, is chosen in a selection for the imperial harem. The Empress appoints her as a spy and marries her off to the Crown Prince as a secondary consort. The moment she enters the Eastern Palace, she understands that she and Zhongli Jin are bound only by mutual interest. There can never be the slightest affection between them. After sixteen years in th 2.5kReads9.0Score24214d adds

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    May we part ways peacefully and find happiness in our next lives.

45. 145 叙 A False Translation of Love 叙情假译 An Fei'er安菲儿Modern Romance283k WordsCompleted [Cool and composed interpreter Lin Qingyue × secretly passionate executive Lu Xuyan] Ten years ago, they were rivals, battling for first place on their high school monthly exams. Before leaving to study abroad, he slipped a note into her textbook, but through a twist of fate, it ended up in someone else’s hands. She never got his confession. He flew to England carrying a misunderstanding, and they parted for ten years. Ten years later, she is a German interpreter, and he is a promising young exe 1.6kReads—Score11914d adds

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    The female lead is obsessed with making money, so the male lead tries to win her over by using a work project to lure her into becoming a business partner. (German translator x corporate executive)

46. 146 迟 A Millennium Promise, Finally Kept 迟到的千年之约 Clear and Shallow, Clear and Shallow清清浅浅清清浅Modern Romance534k WordsCompleted A slow-paced story, perfect for listening. An age gap romance + a half-blood male supporting character He thought he was luring her into his trap, step by step, just to possess her for a while. Little did he know that he was the one being lured. One glance, a love that lasts a thousand years, and now he can never let her go! 21Reads—Score114d adds

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    It turned out that everything she cherished was nothing more than a transaction worth a mere 100,000 yuan. The last glimmer of hope in her heart was shattered in that instant, leaving only a despairing darkness.

47. 147 凉 Cool Lips 凉唇 Gui Yu归虞Modern Romance100k WordsCompleted [Don't scroll away when you see the rating. There was a problem with the rating system just after launch; it actually deserves five stars across the board. Please give it a rating, and thank you.] [Beautifully written, with plenty of substance. Recommended for readers 30 and up.] [Realistic urban workplace + reunion after years apart + secret love becomes mutual] [Sapiosexual romance + two equally matched leads + strong female lead] For five years, they stood side by side as investment-world ris 4.6kReads6.1Score36014d adds

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    Both female leads are clear-headed and independent; women are so wonderful!

48. 148 影 The Movie Emperor Keeps Trying to Make a Move on Me 影帝他总想对我图谋不轨 An Suiyu安随遇Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted Shen Yi, stage name Wei Long, was an actor of superstar caliber who took the world by storm in the 1970s. But after he disappeared one day, he vanished from history without a trace, as if he had never existed. One day, Rong Qian spotted a photo of herself with Shen Yi, taken more than thirty years ago... This incredible discovery sent her on journey after journey through time, transmigrating into the past to save him! For Rong Qian, only a few days passed between each trip to the past. But for S 35.6kReads9.7Score5.6k14d adds

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    Help! This time-traveling couple is so sweet, everyone! Rong Qian is such a cool detective, risking her life time and time again to see Shen Yi. He was a top actor in the 70s, but disappeared from history. What she sees as a few days is what he waited for for years! "Finding you is the meaning of my life," Shen Yi's words directly touched my heartstrings 😭 From mutual testing to life-and-death protection, it's both sweet and heartbreaking. I want to watch it again!

49. 149 谁 Who Says You Can't Live After Divorce? Miss Ji Shines Brighter Than Ever 谁说离婚活不了季小姐她光芒万丈 Murong Fei慕容菲Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Ji Shu is a famous young society wife in Haicheng. Born into an ordinary family, she was brought home by Chen Jingbai for her beauty and pampered for more than a decade. Outsiders all say Ji Shu is blessed. Even at thirty-six, she still lives like a sheltered young girl untouched by the cares of the world, with a happy life and a sweet, well-behaved daughter. But Chen Jingbai has been cheating on her. Ji Shu cried for a long time, feeling as if the sky had fallen. To Chen Jingbai, though, it was 573Reads7.4Score11014d adds

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    ⌛️Ji Shu, the young mistress of a wealthy family, faces her husband's infidelity and her best friend's concealment. Confronted with accusations of being unable to leave, she decisively divorces him. She becomes a blogger with millions of followers through her culinary skills, amassing a fortune of hundreds of millions, and is cherished by top tycoon Fu Zhengyu. Her ex-husband is filled with regret, and her triumphant comeback is incredibly satisfying!

50. 150 亲 Dear Director Wen 亲爱的闻总监 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Modern Romance611k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead, feel-good revenge, humiliating scumbags and making them eat their words, rekindled romance, sweet indulgence, the male lead rises to the top, and a love triangle] [Devoted, puppy-like CEO boyfriend of many years × bold, decisive, stubborn director who refuses to back down] After dating for three years, Wen Ruan finally learned she had only ever been a stand-in. When they broke up, Wen Ruan said, “Jiang Qingyan, I hope you die alone.” After being unjustly fired, Wen Ruan join 22.1kReads9.3Score2.7k14d adds

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    The female lead is unleashing her fury! The ultimate workplace romance novel! 🔥 Everyone! Being used as a substitute for her boyfriend of three years' unrequited love, and then getting fired? The female lead retaliates by switching jobs to her arch-rival company, going head-to-head with her scumbag ex! 🤬 In the workplace, she's ruthless and decisive, leaving both the scumbag and her unrequited love heartbroken! The best part is her boss, seemingly a playboy but doting on her to the core; "Hearing a single tear from Ruan, He Zheng immediately kneels down"—it's so sweet! Focusing on her career is the main plot; the sweet romance is just a bonus!

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