The First Male Lead Doesn't Cherish Her, So the Second Male Lead Takes His Place!!! 男一不珍惜，男二上位！！！

1. 1 刚 Freshly Divorced, Her Childhood Friend the Young Heir Rushes to Claim His Place 刚和离，竹马世子上赶着占位 The Paper Doll's Freedom纸片人的自由Ancient Romance743k WordsCompleted [Divorce + Second Male Lead Takes Center Stage + Ex-Husband’s Regret + Everyday Romance, with a Little Angst. The Female Lead Divorces, So She Is Not Chaste] Angsty at first, sweet later. In her third year of marriage to Zhao Bai, the youngest prime minister in the Great Jin Dynasty, Song Zhiwan was childless and pressured by her mother-in-law to take a concubine for her husband. Song Zhiwan replied helplessly, “Mother, my husband visits my room like he’s paying his respects at a shrine. He only 3.6kReads8.0Score324Shelves

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   The first male lead is a prime minister who doesn't cherish his wife, always obeying his mother and mistreating her. While he's away on business, his mother drafts a divorce agreement for him, intending to control the female lead. Surprisingly, the female lead agrees to the divorce! The second male lead, a prince, rushes to his door, finally achieving his long-held secret love and winning the heart of his beloved! A lifetime of one love, one couple—super sweet and romantic! [Heart]

2. 2 要 Who Needs a Childhood Friend? Your Brother’s Buddy Is Better to Kiss 要什么竹马，哥哥的兄弟更好亲 Your Carp Highness锦鲤阁下Modern Romance257k WordsCompleted [Childhood-Friend Regret Arc + Brother’s Best Friend Takes the Lead + Secret Crush + College Campus + Both Leads’ First Relationship] Gentle campus belle × Flirtatious rich young man * Ye Zhaoran and Fang Chi were childhood friends, and their families had even arranged a betrothal for them. Everyone said they were made for each other. Ye Zhaoran thought so too, her heart full of sweetness. A month into their relationship, she heard Fang Chi tell his friends, “What love? I only think of her as a 18.3kReads8.8Score2.5kShelves

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   🍒✨If the male lead doesn't cherish her, the second male lead will take his place. ① Ye Zhaoran and Fang Chi were childhood sweethearts and even had an arranged marriage. After dating for a month, Ye Zhaoran overheard Fang Chi telling his friends, "What liking or disliking her? I just treat her like a little sister. She's pursuing me so hard, I can only date her for now to appease her. It's a hassle to coax her back after she cries." Only then did Ye Zhaoran realize that his deep affection was all an act. Heartbroken, she broke up with him, and he smiled indifferently, "Sweetie, I'll take you for ice cream tomorrow, don't be stubborn." It wasn't until Ye Zhaoran proposed breaking off the engagement in front of both families that he breathed a sigh of relief, feeling liberated. However, upon seeing the suitors surrounding her, he belatedly realized his own feelings and relentlessly pursued her, begging for reconciliation. "Zhaoran, I was wrong, I do like you..." Gu Xun, Ye Zhaoran's brother's good friend, opened the door carrying the sleeping Ye Zhaoran: "Why would you ask my girlfriend to reconcile with you?"

3. 3 重 Reborn: Luring My Childhood Rival Home to Kiss Me Relentlessly 重生，诱拐竹马的死对头回家缠吻 One Five Doesn't Eat Fish一五不吃鱼Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted [From Campus to Wedding Bells | The Enemy Takes the Lead | Second Male Lead's Regret | Secret Love] [Soft-Hearted, Reborn Revenge-Seeking Schemer of a Heroine vs. Possessive, Unhinged, Insecure Hero] After three years of marriage, Lin Yueli had once believed her childhood sweetheart, Pei Yan, was the only light in the darkness. She rushed toward him like a moth to a flame, unaware that she was heading for an abyss. On the day of her follow-up appointment, Lin Yueli caught Pei Yan accompanying h 2.9kReads8.7Score347Shelves
4. 4 你 Quick, Give Him a Hug! 你快抱抱他！ Muzi Chu Ge木子楚歌Modern Romance312k WordsCompleted [Both leads are faithful to each other + Marriage before love + Secret crush takes the upper hand + Scumbag husband chases his wife to the crematorium] [Clear-headed, independent, sunny heroine + Hero is a big, affectionate dog who loves putting on an act] Ruan Tingxia was the “little child bride” her elders picked out for Zhou Yanchen. She spent eight years chasing after him. She gave him her whole heart, only to be told he was getting engaged to someone else. Heartbroken, Ruan Tingxia left, an 4.9kReads9.2Score518Shelves

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   These are all of them!!! The male lead doesn't appreciate what he has, so the devoted second male lead has to take his place [heavy blow] And the female leads are all very clear-headed, cutting their losses in time. I can read the first and fourth books over and over again [drooling][drooling][drooling]

5. 5 温 A Gentle Seduction 温柔引诱 Dust and Ashes尘灰Modern Romance368k WordsCompleted When Liang Ting once again abandoned Xue Jian to take his childhood friend abroad for a vacation after her boyfriend cheated on her, Xue Jian decisively ended things with him. Half a month later, Liang Ting returned from abroad and went back to the office. His coworkers all congratulated him on his happy marriage! They’d received wedding candy from President Xue, and it was so sweet and delicious. Liang Ting was dumbfounded. Who had he married? And what was this about wedding candy from Xue Jian 7.9kReads8.9Score590Shelves

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   The female lead and the male lead were each other's first love, but the male lead kept abandoning the female lead for his female best friends. The female lead, realizing the situation clearly, decisively left the male lead. The second male lead had a crush on the female lead for six years. He was smart, rich, handsome, and gentle. He accidentally found out that the female lead had broken up with her boyfriend and decisively stepped in to win her heart...

6. 6 未 My Fiancé Died Before Me and Never Changed His Heart, While I Changed Mine After I Died 未婚夫原来死得比我早还没变心，而我死了就变心 Jiang Qingzheng江清争20k WordsCompleted My fiancé turned out to have died before me and never stopped loving me, while I changed my heart after he died 104Reads—Score—Shelves

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   My relationship with the male lead was filled with agonizing pain and suffering, while my relationship with another man was sweet and blissful.

7. 7 清 Qingfeng Villa 清风墅 Sunlit Bird扶光鸟Modern Romance284k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] [Marriage first, love later + Age gap + Literary family + Slow-burn romance + Both leads are each other's first] *Theme: Children who are cherished don't have to say they're sorry.* As a child, Shu He was utterly broken by her coldhearted father. During an extreme snowstorm in Jingbei, she wandered alone by the roadside, clutching the doll that had grown up with her. The blizzard raged, and she eventually collapsed, frozen stiff. A Bentley pulled over. The young man 115.4kReads9.5Score14.9kShelves

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   The second male lead impulsively spreads rumors about himself with a female celebrity, making the female lead jealous. The female lead breaks up with him in the first chapter (and has a particularly sharp tongue), completely tormenting the second male lead. Zhou Shuhe x Shi Yu YYDS

8. 8 雪 Spring Brewed in Snow 雪酿春 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰C44k WordsCompleted Snow-Brewed Spring 325Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A broken mirror will never be mended!! A powerful female protagonist in an ancient Chinese romance novel🌹 A noble princess from a powerful family is forced into a political marriage with a prince, but the prince's heart belongs to another, and he plans to use her and her family for a purpose. After a breakdown in the rain, the heroine awakens to the truth and immediately leads her family to ally with the prince who is her love interest, protecting her family and killing her enemy, the male lead👍 In the process, she meets a mysterious spy, and the two are drawn into a complex relationship while still lucid, making for an incredibly addictive and satisfying story✌️ A well-written novel with a logical plot and fresh storyline😍🍅

9. 9 陆 President Lu, Stop Acting So Arrogant. Miss Jian Is Engaged to President Gu 陆总别傲了，简小姐和顾总订婚了 Just a Water Bottle就是一水瓶Modern Romance467k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + regret and groveling + sweet romance + devoted to each other] Three days before their engagement, Lu Chengze leaves Jian Yao to visit a delicate beauty and announces he might not make it back in time for the ceremony. After drinking herself senseless for a night, Jian Yao stops the young heir of the capital’s most powerful family as he passes by. “Get engaged to me.” Everyone knows Lu Chengze means everything to Jian Yao. They assume she’s only acting out in a fit of anger 6.8kReads9.1Score743Shelves

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   [Top Post] The male lead doesn't cherish her, so the second male lead takes his place! ✨① Jian Yao is head over heels in love with Lu Chengze, but Lu Chengze is doting on Liu Yiyi. He even skips their engagement party for her sake. 🍀 The female lead is decisively replaced, and Gu Zhiyan takes her place in a whirlwind marriage. After years of unrequited love, he finally wins the heart of his beloved! Super sweet and romantic! 🔥

10. 10 誓 Swore She’d Never Be the Other Woman? The Mad Fu Boss Becomes Her Lover Every Night 誓不当三？疯批傅总夜夜当情夫 Sanyingli三樱里Modern Romance322k WordsCompleted [Wealthy families, second male lead pursues his wife to the crematorium, sweet and satisfying, twists, hero fights to win her] Ruan Li wanted to tell her fiancé that her face blindness had been cured. Instead, she overheard him making a bet with his friends: “Whoever can pretend to be me and sleep with Ruan Li, ruining the engagement, gets my sports car. Don't worry, she's face-blind.” Ruan Li: Is there really a deal this good? That night, she slept with Shi Yu, the poor but handsome top student 7.1kReads8.6Score968Shelves

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    Male Lead 1: I'll pay a hefty sum to hire a professional actor to seduce my fiancée 💰 Male Lead 2: Received the money, guaranteed to become the boss [laughs]

11. 11 京 The Ninth Master of the Capital’s Reborn Little Rose: Alluring Yet Obedient 京圈九爷的重生小玫瑰，又欲又乖 Eating Tomatoes Without Gaining Weight吃番茄不长胖Modern Romance652k WordsCompleted A short drama adapted from the author's novel Late Night, Don't Say My Name is now available. [Reborn romance + long-planned scheme + obsessive second male lead pursues his wife + the Ninth Lord takes the lead] In her previous life, Meng Mingxuan misunderstood the Ninth Lord, who doted on and loved her, believing he and her older sister were in a tragic love affair. She did everything she could to flee his side and married Yin Ting, a poor man whose profile resembled the Ninth Lord's. In the end 32.2kReads9.3Score10.2kShelves

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    The male lead, who had been plotting for so long, finally rose to power [admiration]. It's both sweet and satisfying.

12. 12 重 Reborn After Breaking Off My Engagement to My Childhood Friend, the Cold and Desirable Lord Jin Lures Me into His Embrace 重生退婚竹马后，冷欲靳爷诱缠吻 Jin Miao锦淼Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted [Reborn + feel-good story + devoted romance, both leads inexperienced + second male lead goes crazy chasing her after the breakup + refined, protective male lead takes the win] In her previous life, Xu Zhi lived a miserable, submissive life. She was obedient and sensible, never fought for anything, and ended up with nothing. In the end, she died of severe depression. - Xu Zhi had spent years living in the shadow of the Xu family's adopted daughter, her younger sister. Everyone around her doted o 7.6kReads8.8Score928Shelves
13. 13 暗 Ripples in the Darkroom 暗室惊潮 The Mountain Startled at the Start of the Month月初惊山Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted [Stealing someone's partner and taking their place + brothers caught in a love triangle + intense push and pull + powerful man goes mad for love + instinctive attraction + old flames reignited + barging in to steal his love + sweet romance + one-on-one] In the second year of her marriage to Xie Xunyu, Yu Ran no longer wanted to be his wife. She didn't want to keep waiting for a husband who never came home, or keep trending because of his scandals. So she decisively divorced Xie Xunyu. After the 5.3kReads6.3Score438Shelves

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    The second male lead (older brother) steals the younger brother's girlfriend, creating a sibling rivalry, 1v1.

14. 14 闻 Mr. Wen, Your Wife Has Uncovered Your Secret Identity! 闻总，你马甲被太太扒掉了！ Eat Pomegranates Without Spitting Out the Seeds吃石榴不吐石榴籽Modern Romance223k WordsCompleted [The second male lead is emotionally and physically pure and wins her over + scumbag’s crematorium + entertainment industry] “Wen Yu? How could she compare to Jiang Yue? I wouldn’t want her even if she came to me on a silver platter.” Wen Yu’s hand stopped as she was about to knock. She gave a mocking smile, then turned and left without a second thought. The person she’d loved for so long was nothing special after all. Too bad it had taken her so many years to see it clearly. She’d meant to say 1.1kReads8.7Score132Shelves

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    [Top Post] The male lead doesn't cherish her, so the second male lead takes his place! 🍁① Wen Yu hadn't been heard from for a long time, so Shen Jiahe finally swallowed her pride and called her, only to find a man answering the phone. 🌿 "Sorry, my wife is asleep. You can talk to me if you need anything." Shen Jiahe was furious. How could she do this? It turns out Wen Yu not only did she, but she also flaunted her affection for him in a way that everyone knew about.

15. 15 竹 The Young Master Childhood Friend Searches the Internet for His One True Love, Who's Delivering His Takeout 竹马少爷全网找白月光，正在给他送外卖 Tangerine Sand桔沙8k WordsCompleted The young master is searching the entire internet for his childhood sweetheart, who's currently delivering food to him. 104Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead doesn't appreciate the second male lead's advances. The female lead, whom the male lead has been searching for for years, is unaware of his efforts to find her while delivering takeout, and they miss each other. To save her mother, the female lead contacts the second male lead, joining a "wife-chasing" frenzy. Will choosing the second male lead lead to happiness?

16. 16 心 My Heart Races! A Secret Crush! My Childhood Friend Is Beautiful and Sweet-Voiced 心动！暗恋！小青梅她人美声甜 Moonfield Mountain Fox月野山狐Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Heart-Throbbing Secret Love: My Childhood Friend Is Beautiful and Sweet is now available] [Sweet Campus Romance | Childhood Friend Takes the Lead | Groveling to Win Her Back | Secret Love] Qiao Zhen dreamed of fragments of memories from her past life: "For seven years, she followed the aloof campus heartthrob Ji Xian, obedient and gentle, offering him her whole heart, only to be casually cast aside." After finally coming to her senses, Qiao Zhen was crushed and left without 33.5kReads9.5Score4kShelves
17. 17 青 Green Hills Like Jade 青山似玉 Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available) [Love after marriage, age gap, slow-burn everyday sweetness] *A gentle beauty from a family of scholars × a refined, fatherly man *A comic artist with a billion in assets × an influential Beijing aristocrat and chamber of commerce chairman Chu Shuang knew from childhood that she was promised to the Sheng family of the imperial capital, but she had never met her fiancé. Later, by a twist of fate, she moved into the Sheng residence and met her friend’s older br 136.6kReads9.5Score15.8kShelves

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    Gentle second male lead rises to power, just look at the ratings and you'll know these books are absolutely extraordinary [cool][cool] ❀The first book, a top-ranked book, features a gentle beauty × a father-son-like boyfriend. The relationship between the male and female leads develops slowly and steadily. The male lead is truly adorable, and both sets of parents are wonderful, with no wicked mother-in-law. In short, it's the kind of sweet story that makes you smile like a proud aunt [shy][shy][shy] ❀The second book, a childhood sweetheart who can't beat a newcomer, features a gentle yet cunning male lead. The female lead is also very decisive towards scumbags, without much entanglement. Both the male and female leads come from wealthy families, giving it the feel of a double-wealthy family novel. The theme is very novel, definitely worth reading, sisters [admiration][admiration][admiration] ❀The third book, a young man strives to reach the altar just so his fairy can see him. The male lead's ten-year unrequited love comes true. Xie Yanli is truly a god among second male lead rises to power stories. He really loves the female lead very much, and the female lead is also very decisive and resolute, "He who loses me will lose me forever." [Kiss][Kiss][Kiss] ❀ Fourth book, the younger man doesn't call her "sister," and he's a bit wild. I just finished reading this one. The male lead is willing to be the other man! Oh my god, amazing! The interactions between the male and female leads are so sweet. Who wouldn't want a sweet romance with a younger man? [Shy][shy][shy][licking screen][licking screen][licking screen]

18. 18 攻 After Failing to Win Over the Tyrant, I Became His Imperial Aunt 攻略暴君失败后，我成了他皇婶 Lian Yun Xun'er恋云薰儿Ancient Romance165k WordsOngoing [Dual Rebirth + The Second Male Lead Takes the Crown + Face-Slapping and Crushing Scumbags + Sweet Romance + Political Intrigue + The Male Lead's Groveling Pursuit] Su Nian transmigrated ten times and died nine. The first time, she was given poisoned wine. The second, she was pierced by a thousand arrows. The third, she was thrown off a cliff... Every time, it ended the same way: she fell in love with the tyrant Xiao Jinxuan, then he killed her with his own hands. When she opened her eyes for th 14Reads—Score109Shelves

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    The second male lead becomes a tyrant, and the male lead chases after his wife in a fiery ordeal.

19. 19 甜 Sweet Spoiling! After the Villain's Mom Awakens, She Only Wants to Build Her Career 甜宠！反派亲妈觉醒后只想搞事业 Daily Ten Thousand Tea日万茶Modern Romance384k WordsCompleted [A Husband Who Can't Win Back His Wife + The Second Male Lead Takes His Place + Secret Love Comes True + Mature Romance] Wen Yixing had been married to Fang Shiyan for seven years when a System appeared before her one day. It told her that this world was actually a book, and she was the timid mother of the villain, destined to die young. After her death, her husband married his first love without hesitation and constantly neglected their son, raising him into a villain with a tragic fate. Wen Yi 1.3kReads9.1Score129Shelves
20. 20 糟 Oh No! My Nemesis Only Wants to Make Our Relationship Official 糟糕！死对头他只想官宣 Little Beast Ali小兽阿狸Modern Romance315k WordsCompleted [Ex Who Wants Her Back Gets His Comeuppance, Childhood Sweethearts, Secret Crush, Second Male Lead Takes the Lead, A Touch of Showbiz, Sweet Romance] One-line pitch: [A childhood sweetheart who takes a bite and runs VS a lovestruck childhood friend who’s gotten a taste and wants more] Wen Ni had loved Jiang Xianbai for ten years. When her wish finally came true, she stumbled upon Jiang Xianbai teaching a rising star how to film a kissing scene in a secluded corner. Jiang Xianbai had never imagin 444Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    The second male lead wins over his childhood sweetheart, who seems to have fallen from the sky. The first male lead doesn't cherish her and ends up chasing after her in a nightmare. The female lead and the second male lead are family friends, the second male lead's parents like her very much, and the second male lead secretly loves her and dotes on her immensely—it's incredibly sweet and affectionate!

21. 21 诱 Luring My Sweet Little Wife 诱哄小甜妻 Ye Siyu叶思瑜Modern Romance551k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later · Long-planned schemes · Cool, cunning, possessive top tycoon × prickly little rose] Her rich second-generation boyfriend cheats on her. Not only does he show no remorse, he arrogantly declares, “Without me, you're nothing and have nothing.” Xiang Wan throws a drink in his face and walks away. As she wanders alone through the rainy night, a limited-edition Maybach cuts through the darkness and pulls up beside her. The rear window lowers, revealing a man with striking 3.7kReads9.1Score385Shelves

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    A long-planned sweet romance novel! Super sweet and super good!

22. 22 姐 Big Sister Is Too Sweet, and Her Younger Boyfriend Is a Little Wild 姐姐喊太甜，年下弟弟有点野 Yin Ji殷悸Modern Romance230k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Clear-headed, dazzling traditional Chinese painting teacher × elegant, privileged playboy college student] [Younger man + playboy reforms + groveling pursuit + sweet romance + happy ending] Qin Suyue and Liang Youjing have been married for three years. Liang Youjing is considerate and protective of her in every way, and everyone envies their relationship. She never expected another woman to show up at her door. “Qin Suyue, I’m pregnant with Liang Youjing’s child.” “How long has this 2.5kReads9.2Score195Shelves
23. 23 败 Defeated by Her Softness 败给娇软 Li Chun黎淳Modern Romance353k WordsCompleted [The second male lead wins / marriage first, love later / long-planned romance / secret crush / both sexually inexperienced] Yu Xianyin caught the man she had pursued for years bad-mouthing her to his good friend. “She’s just an illegitimate daughter. Who would take her seriously? It’s only a bit of fun.” Heartbroken, Yu Xianyin went to a bar to drink herself numb in the middle of the night, and got involved with someone she shouldn’t have. When she woke up, she discovered he was her high school 2.9kReads9.0Score261Shelves

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    The second male lead steals the spotlight! The key is he's been planning this for a long time, having secretly loved the female lead since high school—he's incredibly gentle. After the female lead breaks up with her ex-boyfriend, the male lead immediately arranges a marriage with her. He's incredibly kind and good to her after marriage—a classic case of marriage of convenience turning into love. Highly recommended!!! Guaranteed to be great!

24. 24 强 Forced Spoiling! My New Husband Cherishes Me Above All Else 强制娇宠！被闪婚老公捧在心尖宠 Qing Qing Ci轻卿辞Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Everyone in their circle knew that Su Wanci, hailed as a “fairy among mortals,” had been kept by Fu Jingzhou for eight years. People all thought they were about to get married, but overnight, Fu Jingzhou cruelly clipped all of Su Wanci’s wings. He thought he could finally control her completely, keep her as a canary in a gilded cage, and possess her for the rest of her life. He never expected that she would turn around and marry Lu Yu, heir to a powerful family with a century of history, the one 13.1kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves

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    All meet the requirements: the second male lead takes over, endless sweetness and romance, and all are highly rated completed novels ^O^

25. 25 为 After Giving Up Going Back to the Modern World for Him, He Brought His Pregnant Wife Home 为他放弃回现代后，他携孕妻入府 Sang A桑阿Ancient Romance335k WordsCompleted [The husband chases his wife after losing her + the second male lead takes the place of the first + devoted couple] Yu Chu fell in love with her assigned target and gave up the chance to return home, choosing to stay in the world of the mission. She thought they would grow old together, sharing a lifetime of love. But in their third year of marriage, he brought a young woman before her. “Qingtang is carrying my child.” “She is the youngest daughter of the Duke of Protecting the Nation. It would 3.1kReads8.9Score265Shelves

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    A story of a wife-chasing tragedy and a second male lead taking over – both are virgins. Yu Chu falls in love with her conquest target and gives up her chance to return to the world she's in, staying in the world she's in. She thought they would grow old together in love. But in the third year of their marriage, he brings a girl to her, saying, "Qing Tang is carrying my child." "She's the youngest daughter of the Duke of the Nation. Making her a concubine is unfair to her. I wish to take her as my equal wife," Yu Chu proposes a divorce. Pei Jinzhou, however, unexpectedly refuses, "Our marriage was ordained by imperial decree; divorce is impossible!" At the year-end competition, Yu Chu fights tooth and nail to win first place, hoping to obtain the emperor's promise. When the emperor asks her what she wants, Yu Chu, disregarding the crowd, shouts, "This subject demands a divorce decree!" The entire hall erupts in uproar. Pei Jinzhou tightly grips her arm, "I disagree!" Yu Chu, expressionless, pulls her hand away, "It's not up to you!"

26. 26 替 Your Stand-In of Five Years Won’t Renew Her Contract, So Why Are You Rushing to Marry Your Brother? 替身五年不续约，嫁你兄弟急什么 Mumu's Fishing沐沐的渔Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted [Male Lead’s Long Game + Second Male Lead’s Regret and Pursuit + Sweet Romance, Both Pure + Face-Slapping and Smacking Down Scumbags] The short drama The Five Years They Stole has premiered. A scheming, abstinent, dangerously charming tycoon × a radiant, pampered beauty with a stubborn streak Mu Qingyou is the fake heiress who was switched at birth into the Mu family. Overnight, the haughty little princess became a fake whom everyone despised. Mu Qingyou would never forget that heavy rain when s 5.3kReads9.0Score561Shelves

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    The male lead doesn't cherish what he has, while the second male lead has been plotting for a long time, having fallen for his brother's wife. As soon as the female lead gets divorced, he lures her to the civil affairs bureau.

27. 27 我 My Unrequited Love Doesn't Count 我的暗恋不算话 Tangerine Sand桔沙8k WordsCompleted My Unrequited Love Doesn't Count 381Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead didn't cherish her, so the second male lead took her place. The bitterness of unrequited love for a girl led her to confess through a game of truth or dare, waiting bitterly. The emptiness of unrequited love left her heart empty. He choked on his water when he heard her confession; her lack of response only amplified her heartache. Her best friend comforted her, saying she didn't want any regrets in her senior year of high school. She countered by asking if her best friend had someone he liked. Her best friend smiled bitterly, saying they'd find out in college. She pressed him about which university he was going to, wanting to go with him. He, however, asked his best friend what university he was going to. She was angry that he didn't answer her; she just wanted to be close to him and see him, the school heartthrob, snatched away. The relationship between the three was ambiguous and unclear. Later, she got angry and ignored him until the college entrance exam. He offered to help her carry her books for the first time and even asked if she wanted to go on a graduation trip together. She was angry again and only asked if her best friend wanted to go on a trip together. He was furious and threw the book down. She thought it would hit her and closed her eyes tightly, but her best friend shielded her. She took him to the school doctor, and he jokingly said the wound would heal if they waited any longer. Suddenly, he was shocked to realize that his best friend was actually his mortal enemy. He questioned his best friend about whether he liked her, but his best friend denied it. Her heart skipped a beat, unsure of who she truly loved. She fell into his arms, unaware that his heart was racing. His ears turned red as he pushed her away, but his best friend's eyes were red-rimmed. She began to struggle to face her own heart and figure out who she truly loved. She tried to kiss him but didn't feel that spark. She was afraid to admit who she liked. She blocked him and his best friend, and after the college entrance exam, she didn't want to talk to either of them. His best friend came to find her and admitted he liked her. Her mind was in turmoil. Until she entered university, she discovered the two of them openly professing their love and vying for her attention. She felt annoyed and didn't want to talk to anyone, but everyone envied her happiness. But happiness lasted only a few seconds. Her mother, whom she hated most, called, saying her grandmother was hospitalized and they needed money. She hated her mother so much for making her a left-behind child. She was traveling a long way to her grandmother's house, but she wouldn't be able to see her grandmother one last time. She was in so much pain; the bonds of family were too strong to sever. Her favorite White Rabbit candy was a gift from her grandmother, which was why she loved it. She recalled all the happy times with her grandmother, which had become the greatest misfortune of her life. She hated her mother for being heartless and unloving. He and his best friend followed her home. It turned out she liked him because he was the first person to help her when she was being bullied, and she was deeply moved. His best friend also helped her. Recalling all the past, who did she ultimately choose?

28. 28 傅 Mr. Fu's Exclusive Love 傅先生的独家宠爱 Loves Sour Pears爱吃酸梨Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Completed. The short drama Night's Gentle Embrace is now available. [Marry first, fall in love later + reunion after a long separation + long-planned romance + the second male lead wins + unrequited love becomes mutual + chasing his wife to the crematorium, but she never looks back + both leads are each other's first] (P.S. All sweetness, no angst.) Everyone in their circle knows Wen Yan is a servant in the Chu household and Chu Shiyu's nanny. She's been by his side since childhood, taking care 4.1kReads9.2Score437Shelves

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    Mr. Fu is so skilled; it's exhilarating to watch. The side couples are also very sweet.

29. 29 喜 I Went Crazy After Falling for You 喜欢你后我疯了 Sweet Sugar Su甜糖苏Two Male Leads50k WordsCompleted For the sake of his first love, Luo Jinxuan breaks Shen Yuning’s leg. The servants of the Luo family find one cruel way after another to torment him. Shen Yuning goes from silent endurance to a complete breakdown, but Luo Jinxuan doesn’t care. He tells him, “You really are crazy.” Later, his first love causes Shen Yuning to fall off a cliff. Shen Yuning nearly dies, and at last Luo Jinxuan pays attention to him. He even says, “If you can get better this time, I’ll marry you. How’s that?” When Sh 314Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    #The male lead doesn't cherish it, the second male lead takes his place# #Dual male leads# 🌸①: The white moonlight (male lead's love interest) caused the protagonist to fall off a cliff. After waking up, he has amnesia and becomes dependent on the second male lead [heart emoji] (because the second male lead was very gentle at the time, and the first person he saw after waking up was the second male lead). 🌻②: The male lead (male lead's love interest) always treated the protagonist as a substitute for the white moonlight. After the protagonist discovered this, he decisively packed his things and left [attention emoji][attention emoji]

30. 30 水 A Night Raid at the Reservoir, and Now I’m Being Blamed for It 水库夜袭，被抓包后我被赖上了 Good Little Nuobao乖乖诺宝Modern Romance229k WordsCompleted In the summer of 1979, Zhang Chaoyan did something that rocked Xiaojiaying Village: she stripped the battle hero Lu Ting of his entire uniform, right down to his underwear. It started when someone drugged Lu Ting at a fellow soldier's wedding banquet. In the middle of the night, he was soaking in the reservoir with his shirt off. To get back at him for harassing her, Zhang Chaoyan knocked him unconscious and took all his clothes. She thought the matter was over, but the very next morning, the n 477Reads—Score106Shelves

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    It's a sweet romance story. The male lead is competitive and shameless. The female lead can't stand his persistence and tells him she'll give him a chance. But then he claims she's his fiancée and keeps chasing her for a formal title.

31. 31 他 His Gentle Seduction 他轻诱 Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance345k WordsCompleted #A short drama adaptation under the same title is now streaming# [Love after marriage + he has been plotting this for years + slice of life + warm and sweet romance + the second male lead gets the girl] With her wedding day approaching, Jiang Nuanzhu runs into her fiancé at the hospital with his ex-girlfriend, whom he broke up with six years ago, as she undergoes a prenatal checkup. He claims he's only helping a widowed mother and her child. Jiang Nuanzhu refuses to raise someone else's child an 18.7kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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    The second male lead takes over, both the male and female leads have their own stories, the male lead deeply loves and respects the female lead, giving off a sense of serene beauty.

32. 32 念 Longing Unanswered 念念不忘，再无回响 Yan Jiujing宴九京Two Male Leads605k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads \ ABO \ Angst Novel \ Substitute \ Chasing His Wife to the Crematorium] Important warning ❤️ The main love interest gets a bad ending; the second male lead ends up with him~ Yu Moyi had a white moonlight in his heart, but they couldn’t be together because their pheromones were naturally incompatible. So he found an Omega who looked a lot like his white moonlight: Jiang Yan. Jiang Yan was obedient and devoted to him. No matter how badly Yu Moyi treated him, he never got angry. Yu 5.9kReads9.2Score507Shelves
33. 33 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 22.1kReads9.3Score2.7kShelves
34. 34 青 A Childhood Friend's Kiss on the Corner of My Lips 青梅吻唇角 Elk Seventeen麋鹿十七Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [Boyish, dependable He Jue × bright, “tearful” Wen Mi] [Both virgins ➕ college campus ➕ childhood friends and secret crushes ➕ childhood friend beats the new guy ➕ groveling for your wife ➕ sweet and flirty] Wen Mi got into Jiang Yanchen’s university for his sake. From then on, she wore white dresses and kept her long, straight black hair, all so she could become his pure and innocent girlfriend. Four years of loving him earned her one sentence: “Wen Mi? I find her pretty annoying.” Heartbroken, 26.2kReads8.5Score2.4kShelves

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    The line "Mimi, don't be his tail to be my princess" is absolutely brilliant! The male lead in this book doesn't appreciate the female lead at all. The second male lead, who is her childhood sweetheart, arrives and the female lead is as beautiful as a soft, sweet little cake!

35. 35 豪 Cast-Off Rich Wife? Sorry, She's a Beautiful Madwoman 豪门弃妇？抱歉，她是疯批美人 One Paycheck, One Hundred Trillion一薪一亿亿Modern Romance945k WordsOngoing [Pursuit of his wife + unhinged heroine + satisfying face-slapping + male rivals competing for her + revenge] This book is also known as Mr. Fu, Your Wife Is Acting Up Again. Three years into their marriage, Mo Lansheng suddenly discovered that her husband was keeping another woman on the side. An ex-girlfriend he still had a thing with, a first love he couldn't let go of, and a whole crowd of admirers. And she was nothing but a discarded rich man's wife in everyone else's eyes. But she wasn't d 23.3kReads8.4Score1.7kShelves

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    A female-centric, fast-paced novel where the female lead is highly intelligent, cunning, ruthless, and relentlessly pursues her; multiple male leads vie for her affections in a fierce power struggle.

36. 36 藕 An Unbroken Bond 藕断丝连 Xiaoxiang Rain潇湘雨13k WordsCompleted Tangled Affection 265Reads—Score108Shelves

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    My husband, Shen Yue, suffered amnesia in a car accident and doesn't remember me being pregnant. He only calls his beloved Li Zhizhi "wife." He and Li Zhizhi flaunt their affection in front of me and even threaten to divorce me to marry her. I signed the divorce papers as he wished and went to the hospital to have an abortion. Three months later, Shen Yue knocked on my door late at night. Staring at my flat stomach, he asked me in a daze, "Where's our child?" I laughed, "I've already divorced you, why would I keep the child and delay my remarriage?"

37. 37 怎 How Could Anyone Resist His Flirting? 怎敌他偏撩 Dai in Her Boudoir呆字闺中Modern Romance460k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication and awaiting release] [Unrequited love + devoted to each other + bold flirting and subtle advances + intense romantic tension + seizing the opportunity to take his place] [Elegant, roguish heir to a wealthy family VS aloof, gorgeous enchantress] Also known as "Swaying on the Pillow" Lin Shutong was abruptly dumped by her first love of eight years. In front of everyone in their circle, she asked her ex, “Are you sure you want to break up with me?” He gave her a firm two-wo 73.3kReads9.4Score9.7kShelves

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    The first book where the second male lead gets the role of the sequel, and it's the second book in the Hong Kong region where he seizes the opportunity to rise to the top. [Think about it carefully.]

38. 38 要 Oh No, My Ex-Husband's Boss Is Flirting with Me Right in Front of Him 要命，前夫上司当前夫的面撩我 Qin Jiuyan秦九言Modern Romance107k WordsOngoing The year Ye Kui turned thirty, her life hit rock bottom. Lu Ye, who once loved her more than life itself, pressured her to divorce him for his mistress. On the day of the divorce, Ye Kui blocked both of them, then let her best friend drag her to a club to celebrate being single again. As soon as she walked in, she ran into her ex-husband's boss, Cheng Xubai. Cheng Xubai was notorious in the business world as a sharp-tongued devil. He'd made three executives cry in meetings. Ye Kui was about to p 1.7kReads—Score148Shelves

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    My ex-husband's face turned black when he saw the big shot kissing me, hahaha!

39. 39 诱 She Seduces Him, and the Hong Kong District's Little Tyrant Turns into a Lovable Goofball 诱她，港区小霸王秒变二哈 Not So Dark Under the Lamp灯下不黑黑Modern Romance644k WordsCompleted [Secret crush x sweet romance x the second male lead wins] [Can be both cool and sweet x the little tyrant of Hong Kong] That July, Feng Wu climbed a tree to rescue a cat. Xu Xingchi happened to pass by and pulled up the hem of his T-shirt. “Awu, toss the cat down. Your big brother will catch it.” In the blink of an eye, Xu Xingchi had grown up. He gave her a cold smile. “Feng Wu, eat the mango for her, and I’ll agree to get engaged to you.” With everyone watching, Feng Wu ate the mango bite by 27kReads9.2Score3.6kShelves
40. 40 时 Mr. Shi, You Can’t Hide Your Secret Crush Anymore 时先生，你的暗恋藏不住啦 Wu Jiu舞九Modern Romance504k WordsCompleted [An ultra-sweet romance!!] [No getting back together, the second male lead’s unrequited love takes center stage, whirlwind marriage, marriage first and love later, pure romance.] Qin Shuzhi stood by Shen Yichen through his darkest days and helped him rise again. Just as they were about to get married, his first love returned from overseas. She never could have imagined it: Shen Yichen would abandon her alone on a mountaintop on her birthday, all because of a phone call from Zhou Siyan. He said, 96.7kReads8.9Score5.3kShelves

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    The second male lead wins over and they get married in a flash; the male and female leads redeem each other. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

41. 41 深 Tenderly Coaxed and Seduced 深情哄诱 Full-Mark Candy满分糖Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + long-planned romance + the second male lead gets the girl + the ex regrets it and tries to win her back, but she never turns back + both leads are each other's only partner] [Shrewd business tycoon × sweet, energetic jewelry designer] - Shen Tingyue has loved Song Wenjing since childhood. She is the Song family's adopted daughter and his childhood sweetheart, promised to him in marriage long ago. Then, the day before they were supposed to register their marriage, 20.3kReads9.3Score2.9kShelves

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    ✨🤩Arranged marriage that blossoms into love + second male lead takes over + premeditated plot + both leads are virgins! The female lead is very clear-headed, and the male lead is very good at guiding her! Plus, the male lead has been secretly in love with the female lead for a long time! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

42. 42 拒 I Refused to Be a Marquis's Concubine and Married a Prince Instead. The Heir Apparent Regrets It 拒做侯府妾，转身嫁皇子世子悔晕 Xiaoxiang Lady Traveler潇湘女客Ancient Romance263k WordsCompleted She is the legitimate daughter of the chancellor, famed throughout the capital and betrothed to her childhood sweetheart, the heir to a marquis’s household. She believes they will be together for life, just the two of them. He is the fourth prince, brilliant and gifted, but so reserved by nature that he keeps his love buried deep in his heart, silently protecting her for years. Then the political winds shift. He is framed and demoted, and her family is dragged down with him, falling into ruin. A 626Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "I, Wang Ruolan, would rather marry a rustic villager than be a concubine." She slapped her fiancé, broke off the engagement, left the capital, and went with her father to Yongzhou.

43. 43 让 She Wanted Me as Her Lover, but I Had Other Plans 让她当外室，她偏要另谋高枝 Teacher Sweet Tea甜茶老师Ancient Romance344k WordsCompleted [Gentle yet clearheaded young lady + dashing young general] [Long-planned romance + sweet pampering + the hero is head over heels] Jiang Wan was the only daughter of the Jiang family, born into wealth, with money and beauty to spare. As soon as she came of age, she was engaged to the legitimate son of the Lu family. She had thought they were a match made in heaven, but at a spring banquet, she heard Lu Jingyan say with her own ears: “She’s just a merchant’s daughter. Why would I take her serious —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Jiang Wan, the only daughter of the Jiang family, was engaged to the Lu family (male lead) after coming of age. However, he said, "She's just a merchant's daughter. I wouldn't care about her. It's just a fling." She then distanced herself from him as much as possible. General Xie (male second lead), dashing and handsome, fell in love with Jiang Wan at first sight and gradually won her over.

44. 44 八 In the 1980s, the Commander Stopped Pursuing Me, and I Found Happiness Divorcing with My Child 八零，首长不追了，带崽离婚真香 Spicy Strips That Aren't Spicy辣条不辣Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Completed, with bonus chapters. A short drama adaptation is now online. (Rebirth, comeback, ex-husband begs for her back, second male lead wins) In her previous life, her son and the son of her husband's fallen comrade's widow fell into the water at the same time. Her husband saved the widow's son. After suffering the loss of her child, Jiang Yi spent thirty years in a miserable marriage, then died of grief. Reborn in a single moment, she returns to the time before her son falls into the water. 36kReads8.7Score3.6kShelves

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    (Rebirth, Counterattack, Wife-chasing Hell, Second Male Lead Takes Over) [Top Post][Top Post][Smirk] In her past life, her son and the son of her husband's comrade's widow both fell into the water. Her husband saved the widow's son. Jiang Yi endured the pain of losing her son, spent thirty years with her husband, and finally died in despair. Reborn before her son fell into the water, her first instinct was to divorce her husband and take her son with her...

45. 45 她 Her Soft Little Lips 她的小软唇 North and South of the River一江南北Modern Romance362k WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + secret crush becomes reality + second male lead wins her heart + no going back after the breakup + both leads are romantically inexperienced] Qi Haochuan was Su Mian's childhood sweetheart and boyfriend, but on his twenty-third birthday, she caught him cheating with her own eyes. Su Mian threw away the engagement ring and broke up with him on the spot. Lu Zheng, always refined and aloof, spoke up first. “Want to get back at your ex? Pick me. I'm very useful.” In a moment 5.3kReads9.3Score560Shelves

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    It's a short, sweet novel where the second male lead wins over the female lead, but she doesn't look back. It's really good; you'll regret not reading it. The male lead is also quite mischievous and knows how to be charming, so there will be some surprises!

46. 46 星 The Star Dao: Records of the Stars 星道群星录 Neither Me Nor Mine无吾无余Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing A wild mash-up with a strong Honghuang flavor, bringing together Honghuang, Journey to the West, Uncle Jiu and Ultraman, the stories of GG Bond and Di Renjie, guest appearances by Rainbow Cat and Blue Rabbit and the Seer, and even Pleasant Goat! Beyond the world lies the void, and within the void lies a realm. It is called the Narrative Layer. A foe emerged within this realm. None knew what manner of being it was, but it came to be known as the Calamity. The Narrative Layer first created the or 150Reads8.6Score192Shelves

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    Who understands! "Star Path Chronicles" is an incredibly imaginative book. It has a primordial world as its main plot, with Ultraman and Pleasant Goat making cameo appearances. It's a cross-dimensional battle royale, with the Ziwei Emperor as the protagonist. It's packed with exciting moments. If you like the multiverse genre, give it a try.

47. 47 领 You Stood Me Up at the Courthouse? I'll Marry Your Uncle Instead 领证爽约？我嫁你小叔疯什么 A Long Time with You漫长与你Modern Romance532k WordsCompleted [Broken Relationship That Stays Broken] [The Second Male Lead Comes Out on Top] [Seven-Year Age Gap] [Uncle Steals His Nephew’s Wife] [Putting Trashy Exes in Their Place] On the day Shen Shuning and Lu Tingxuan were supposed to register their marriage, he stood her up. It turned out his adoptive sister, who shared neither parent with him, had returned from abroad. Only then did she see clearly that she had never been the most important person in his heart. That place had always belonged to the a 13.5kReads8.2Score2.2kShelves

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    A secret crush comes true + a long-planned scheme + an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The female lead is stood up on the day she's supposed to get her marriage certificate because the man is going to be with his supposed adopted sister. The female lead decisively breaks up with him. When the male lead learns that the female lead can't marry his nephew, he starts to openly express his feelings for her, protecting her in every way and scheming to marry her.

48. 48 兄 Brother, You’re Really Something 兄弟，你可真行 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊13k WordsCompleted Bro, you really are something. 360Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Sweet and satisfying romance × Hilarious plot twists × Wife-chasing fiasco" My childhood friend of ten years and my inseparable brother—they got married, but the groom handed me a letter. A fake wedding, a real disaster. The bride is crying, the groom is laughing, and only I look like a fool. He didn't switch jobs for a higher salary, but to steal my woman? No, he did it so I could win her back.

49. 49 京 The Capital's Young Master Is So Arrogant? One Kiss from His Wife and He Turns Bright Red 京圈太子很狂？老婆一亲就红温了 You Yili幼一栗Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Super Sweet, Heart-Fluttering Romance + Both Inexperienced in Love + Marriage First, Love Later + Male Lead Takes His Place + Long-Standing Scheme] [Roguish, arrogant young master × Cool-headed, rational medical beauty] Jin Wu had always seen Fu Yuchen as her salvation. She followed him quietly and finally got what she wanted. Until she saw him kissing someone else intimately with her own eyes. Fu Yuchen smiled smugly. “How would Jin Wu dare leave me? Without me, she's just a pitiful illegitima 35.2kReads9.4Score4.2kShelves

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    🌼🌼🌼A roguish and arrogant young master ✖️A cool and rational medical beauty. 🌼🌼🌼The second male lead takes over, super sweet! [Extremely sweet and flirtatious, a pure and innocent couple, an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, the male lead takes over + a long-planned scheme] 🌼🌼🌼Jin Wu always saw Fu Yuchen as her savior, silently pursuing him until she finally got her wish. Until she saw him kissing someone else intimately. Fu Yuchen laughed confidently: "How dare Jin Wu leave me? Without me, she's just a pitiful illegitimate daughter." Jin Wu immediately realized her mistake and resolutely left. He thought she would apologize, but instead, he received news that she was already married. Fu Yuchen regretted it. 🌼🌼🌼

50. 50 诱 Luring Her to Fall 诱她沦陷 Meowko33娘口三三Modern Romance159k WordsCompleted Wen Ran was once a wealthy heiress, admired by everyone, so proud and accomplished that people hardly dared approach her. Then her family fell on hard times, and she became a pitiful girl with nowhere to go. To her surprise, someone took her in. The young delinquent had a bad temper, and there was always a hint of impatience in his gaze. Wen Ran was a little afraid of him. But when she was at her lowest, he was the one who sheltered her from the storm. When others picked on her, he was the one w 3.1kReads9.3Score294Shelves

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    1. The second male lead takes over; the male and female leads were previously married, and the second male lead even calls the male lead at night to check if they slept together—very manipulative. 2. The male lead cheats, and the second male lead takes over—it's been planned for a long time. 3. The male lead has been planning this for a long time.

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