By-the-Book Older Guy Vs. Sweet Young Flower, Such Adorable Contrast!!! 老干部Vs小🌸花，反差萌！！！

1. 51 裴 Mr. Pei Has Fallen for Her, and Miss Xuan Can’t Escape 裴先生已心动，宣小姐逃不掉 Mr. Hanbao瀚堡先生Modern Romance395k WordsCompleted Government circles + age gap + winning her back + sweet romance + well-matched families Pei Shuchen is the legitimate grandson of the Pei family’s third generation. His family is deeply rooted in government, and his mother comes from one of Shanghai’s prominent families. On the surface, he is a refined and urbane rising star in politics. Behind his gold-rimmed glasses is a pair of eyes that can see right through people. He speaks with humble courtesy but acts with ruthless decisiveness, earning 392Reads6.9Score10114d adds
2. 52 领 The Boss Plays His Moves One by One 领导步步为营 Mr. Hanbao瀚堡先生Modern Romance452k WordsCompleted Government Official + Scheming Hero + Age Gap + Sweet Romance Autumn was in full swing on the campus of Jing University. Qin Baizhou, 35, had quietly arrived to take up his new post as Party Committee Secretary. Strict and disciplined, he was known throughout academia for his iron-fisted approach to scholarship. His transfer was recognition from his superiors of his abilities. One weekend, Qin Baizhou went alone to Moxiang Bookstore near campus to buy books on management. Through a gap between t 10kReads8.8Score1.2k14d adds
3. 53 张 The Little Girl from Secretary Zhang's Family 张书记家的小姑娘 Warm Tangerine橘暖暖Modern Romance337k WordsCompleted After graduating from college at 24, Sang Ning chose to return to her hometown and take a job in the public sector. A year later, her employer sent her to a township government office for two years of support work. She became Secretary Zhang’s subordinate, and eventually, Secretary Zhang became part of her family. At 32, Zhang Yizheng was a veteran and the head of the township government. One day, a young woman joined the office. She was young, capable, and full of personality. For the first ti 17.7kReads9.1Score1.6k14d adds

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4. 54 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 134.8kReads9.5Score15.5k14d adds
5. 55 独 I Only Like You 独独喜欢你 Xian Mang弦芒Modern Romance541k WordsCompleted [Extra Sweet, No Angst] + [Mutual Firsts] + [Healing] + [Nine-Year Age Gap] Gu Ji, born into a family that favored boys over girls and initially named Gu Zhaodi, met a kindhearted man on a scorching summer day. The first time Gu Ji, from a small mountain village, left the mountains, she met the refined and distinguished Mr. Dan as soon as she stepped out of the train station. Seeing the girl walking all the way to school, the gentle, cultured man was moved to help her. Their chance encounters ov 3.5kReads9.3Score36114d adds
6. 56 才 I Refuse to Fall for the Big Boss 才不要和大领导谈恋爱 A Little Cup of Winec一杯小酒cModern Romance245k WordsOngoing Forced love + love at first sight + doting romance + happy ending + obsessive hero + workplace romance + powerful families Su Niannian is new to the workplace, as blank as an unpainted sheet of paper. On her first day, she takes the wrong elevator and stumbles, in a panic, into a meeting of senior leaders. Her documents scatter across the floor. In the sudden silence, the stern-faced man at the head of the table slowly raises his eyes. One glance from him, and his silent authority sends her fle 1.5kReads6.3Score—14d adds

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   It's set in a state-owned power company. The male lead is from Beijing, a second-generation rich kid with a powerful background. He meets the love of his life while on assignment in a small county town. The female lead is a recent graduate who, on her first day at work, takes the wrong turn and accidentally stumbles into the male lead's company, thus beginning a slightly domineering yet warm and happy love story.

7. 57 鲜 Fresh Orange Americano 鲜橙美式 Summer Solstice Never Comes vida夏至未至vidaModern Romance272k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + healing + personal growth + voice-chat livestreaming + stanning + secret identity revealed] [An insecure, catlike sweetheart X a warmhearted, doglike boyfriend] Story: A warm, everyday romance, weaving together daily life and voice-chat livestreams. Follow the bond between a devoted fan and her idol, and see how his secret identity gets exposed. They heal each other. Meeting you was my good fortune! Main characters: Su Xiaonuan: A college student about to graduate with a degree 42Reads—Score—14d adds

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   ❤️A beautiful university teacher was drugged by a colleague and had a one-night stand with a powerful man. She fled the next day. Later, she ran into him by chance, but pretended not to know him. The older man panicked; why was he turning down this easy target?❤️

8. 58 乖 Be Good. Don't Be Your Uncle Sheng, Be My Husband 乖，不当你盛小叔，当你老公 Yu Mu俞慕Modern Romance278k WordsCompleted [(11-year age gap) Sweet, Flirtatious, Rebellious Heroine X Gentle, Devoted, Fatherly Hero] After moving in with the Sheng family at fifteen, Shen Qingning developed feelings she shouldn't have for that refined, aloof man, unable to control herself. But he turned her down time and again. She rushed into marriage, was framed, and died with bitter resentment. * One day, she woke up reborn at twenty-two. This time, she would take back everything that belonged to her... 2kReads—Score14014d adds

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9. 59 体 My Government-Worker Boyfriend Is Irresistible, and He'll Spoil You to No End 体制内男友真香，宠你没商量 Lan Yalan澜雅澜Modern Romance432k WordsCompleted Her cousin was determined to stay single, so she asked Ling Ting to go on a blind date for her just to get everyone off her back. Ling Ting went, and although she thought her date was handsome and gentlemanly, she didn't give him another thought. So why was the new boss in front of her, smiling warmly and greeting her, so familiar? He was her blind date! Ji Zhengyao: “Comrade, we meet again.” Ling Ting: “…Hello, sir.” 10.3kReads8.1Score89314d adds
10. 60 月 The Crescent Moon Shines Over the Mountain 月儿弯弯映山头 Ye Shu晔殊Modern Romance318k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + second chance love + reunion after years apart] They met again on a rainy day. She pulled out her rock hammer and smashed his rearview mirror. And with it, she broke through the heart he had kept frozen for seven years and five months. Seven years and five months: the time I spent missing you, and the time I gave you to be free. For the rest of our lives, there will be no more freedom. 10.2kReads9.0Score99214d adds

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    💝💝A classic work by veteran cadres: Director Xie. Xie Tingnan, at the pinnacle of power, is arrogant and aloof, having remained unseen by any beauty for over 30 years. Until he meets her—he bows down, willingly submits to her, learns to be gentle, and protects her for life. Side couple: A celibate veteran cadre × a glamorous female celebrity; a clash of titans, an extreme tug-of-war.

11. 61 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 115.6kReads9.5Score14.9k14d adds
12. 62 千 A Thousand Thousand Songs! 千千阙歌！ Beyond the Rules不止逾矩Modern Romance534k WordsCompleted The free-spirited new Best Actress and the gentle, jade-like, genuinely upright official A twelve-year age gap, and an old flame rekindled At twenty-two, Shen Shujin became the youngest person in history to win two Best Actress awards for her very first film. But there’s no such thing as a free lunch. She promptly kicked the director who tried to exploit her into the hospital. After that, she was blacklisted no matter what she did. Wherever she went, people called her a celebrity with powerful b 747Reads7.6Score10114d adds

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    Male lead in a domestic drama + female lead actress, good-looking.

13. 63 误 Falling Into My Boss’s Favor: Qingzi’s Heartfelt Story 误入领导心尖：清姿叙心 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance264k WordsCompleted 19.9kReads8.8Score1.5k14d adds

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    🧰The male leads in these books know how to seduce women! The first one: The male lead is a high-ranking official with a powerful family background! During a chance visit to the female lead's workplace, he sees her and immediately becomes obsessed. Using his power, he arranges work-related interactions with her, eventually coercing her into agreeing to live with him. The female lead, considering the disparity in their social status, doesn't want to make their relationship public. So, whenever she hears colleagues talking about the new Party Secretary's aloof and handsome demeanor, she thinks to herself: "What a load of rubbish, a wolf in sheep's clothing..." 🧰The other books are also similar, featuring high-ranking officials within the system!

14. 64 腹 The Cunning Tycoon: My Aloof Boss's Tender Trap 腹黑大佬：高冷领导的温柔陷阱 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted [Workplace drama in the public sector + age gap + forceful love that later becomes passionate devotion + secret crush turned real + romantic tension + career growth.] After graduating, Shiqing takes the civil service exam, never imagining she would end up working under Lu Tingyuan, her best friend's older brother. Even more surprisingly, the icy, imposing man who had intimidated her ever since their school days has apparently been watching her all along! After an accidental drunken encounter, he 14.8kReads8.4Score1.3k14d adds
15. 65 军 Military Marriage, Sugary Sweetness: The White Lotus Green Tea Girl Is Everyone's Darling in the 1970s 军婚爆糖：白莲绿茶在七零做团宠 Wild Radish狂野萝卜Modern Romance547k WordsCompleted “Fair-skinned beauty with a sweet, tea-like charm x outwardly cold, inwardly warm doting husband” After a plane crash, international superstar Jiang Qingrou transmigrated. An orphan in her previous life, she had somehow ended up in a big family in the 1970s. Her two older brothers spoiled her, and her parents treated her like a treasure. What’s more, in an era when people struggled to get enough to eat or stay warm, everyone in her family had a steady job, and she herself was the star of the dan 6.6kReads8.9Score78314d adds

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    The original owner of this body was named Ma Jia Anning, a bondservant of the Plain Yellow Banner. However, don't misunderstand, although the original owner also shared the surname Ma Jia, her branch of the family had absolutely no connection to the Consort Rong in the palace; at most, they shared the same surname. Perhaps, hundreds of years ago, they even shared the same ancestor?

16. 66 一 I Accidentally Seduced the CEO 一不小心潜了总裁 Yu Tian Shi聿天使Modern Romance2.4M WordsCompleted [Scheming tycoon + naive assistant + cozy comedy + once a hugely popular romance across every platform] Senior Lin Xiaoxi accidentally saves an elderly man while running a street stall. He was out for a walk in the park, and her good deed makes her the whole Li family’s great benefactor. As a result, she gets the chance to intern at the multinational L&M Group. But thanks to her ill-fated connection with the group’s CEO, Li Yumin, she repeatedly gets into awkward situations in front of him, driv 824Reads7.6Score10314d adds

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    A domineering, cunning CEO versus a sweet, unconventional girl in a workplace romance novel featuring an arranged marriage that blossoms into love!

17. 67 瑾 Jin Nian Smiles 瑾年笑笑 The Wheat in the Fields麦田里的麦子们Modern Romance528k WordsCompleted [Government workplace, age gap, scheming, devoted to each other, powerful man lowers his head for love] Male lead: Fu Jinnian, 35, powerful and influential, refined and noble. Female lead: Tian Xiaoxiao, 23, newly passed the civil service exam, and a great beauty. They are both civil servants, and she is a fresh new face in government service. The cool, refined male lead falls in love with her at first sight, then creates all kinds of chances for them to spend time together. His passionate “camp 2.3kReads8.3Score19814d adds

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    The male lead is the municipal party secretary, and the female lead is a junior staff member in the public sector; their age difference is 35 vs. 23.

18. 68 禁 The Abstinent Tycoon Asks Me for a Title Every Night 禁欲系大佬夜夜问我要名分 Liu Suisui柳岁岁Modern Romance1.8M WordsOngoing Important announcement, important announcement, important announcement!!! Volume One is complete. The story about the uncle you’ve all been asking to read has been updated in Volume Two. [Powerful Male Lead + Older Man/Younger Woman + Sweet Romance] [Mutual Healing, Two-Way Devotion] She grew up dependent on others, enduring their cold stares. Her stepfather treated her like a pawn, manipulating her at will. Her mother saw her as a burden and ignored her for years. Her husband treated her like a 15.4kReads9.0Score1k14d adds

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    Absolutely gorgeous, the contrast is amazing!

19. 69 七 The Little Fairy of the 1970s, Spoiled Rotten by the County Magistrate 七零小仙女，县长宠疯了 Fang Niuniu Loves to Sleep方牛牛爱睡觉Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted At eighteen, Jian Nanxu was cool and ethereal, with peerless beauty. In everyone’s eyes, she was a distant little fairy. Born into a family of scholars, she had already been accepted to her dream university. The greatest hardship she had ever faced was drinking iced Americanos without sugar. Who could have guessed that the transmigration god would decide her life was just too perfect and kick her straight into the 1970s? A stunning young woman dropped into the 1970s with no family, household reg 13.6kReads7.8Score1.5k14d adds

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    💘💘① To protect his family from disaster, the male protagonist voluntarily becomes the deputy county magistrate of a small county. One day, he finds a stunningly beautiful fairy who has fallen from the sky. Fearing arrest as a vagrant, the fairy lies and claims to have amnesia. Unexpectedly, the young and gentle deputy county magistrate who found her steps forward and declares, "This is my wife, I am her husband."

20. 70 八 The Eighties High Official's Cherished Darling 八零高官的掌上宠 Yi Tong宜桐Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted 1970s + pure-hearted couple + transmigration Mu Xiaoling had just helped her best friend tear into the cheating scumbag she was dating. But when she turned around, an speeding cargo truck hit her and sent her back to the 1980s, an era of shortages she had only ever seen on television. What could she do? She had to make the best of it. Her top priority was to earn a good living and, at the very least, fatten up her wallet. But then a high-ranking official suddenly appeared and offered to be her b 765Reads7.0Score—14d adds
21. 71 六 The Fierce and Charming Female Soldier of the 1960s: Winning the Cold Commander's Heart 六零娇辣小女兵：狠撩高冷首长心 Fish in the Woods00林中鱼00Modern Romance367k WordsCompleted [A High-Ranking Cadre Romance Set in the 1960s] [You Sit Upon the High Terrace, I Stay by Your Side] A bewitching, flirtatious heroine and a powerful, high-ranking cadre hero I grew up beside the water city I sit in your arms I hold a beautiful dream close to my heart And stumble into your peaceful world [Deliberate Seduction + A Powerful Man Bows to Love] When Lin Yiqiao first arrives in the capital, she seems sweet, naive, and gentle, but she has no shortage of schemes and tricks. All she wa 44.8kReads9.1Score4.1k14d adds
22. 72 大 The Big Boss's Little Wife 大领导的小妻子 Like a Song宛如歌Modern Romance769k WordsCompleted This book tells the story of An Xue, whose husband Zheng Yu abandons her for a new lover. A chance encounter with her neighbor Lei Congguang changes the course of her life. Born into a high-ranking official's family, Lei Congguang initially looks down on An Xue, but after a series of absurd and comical encounters, he finally recognizes his true feelings and falls in love with her. One is a rising government official, while the other is a divorced woman who barely stands out in a crowd. After nav 16.9kReads9.4Score1.6k14d adds

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    ✨✨Both male leads are high-ranking officials or veterans, while the female leads are younger actresses with a significant age gap. 💖💖①The male lead is a newly appointed county magistrate, handsome and imposing in his 30s. The female lead is a junior clerk who falls in love with him at first sight and deliberately arranges for him to work near her, only to try and take advantage of her if necessary. While watching, imagining the male lead in Hu Ge's portrayal of the county magistrate is incredibly captivating. 🍧🍧②The female lead, An Xue, is an ordinary woman abandoned by her cheating husband, easily lost in a crowd. The male lead, Lei Congguang, comes from a high-ranking family and rises through the ranks. These two seemingly unrelated individuals, after experiencing a series of comical and absurd encounters, come to understand each other's true feelings, fall in love, and overcome obstacles such as social class, the difference in family background between an intellectual and an ordinary worker, and the opposition of their elders, to create a deeply moving love story. Follow Xiaolanhua (@Mingruolan) and you'll never be short of books to read again!

23. 73 喔 Oh! My Honorable Chief 喔！我的局长大人 A Little White Fish in the Waves一只浪里小白条Modern Romance763k WordsCompleted Chai Wen, daughter of Director Chai, the only surgeon at Tianqing County Hospital, has been a delinquent since childhood. Smoking, drinking, fighting: she does it all. They say she has a huge snake tattooed on her, and that there’s something downright wicked about her. Those in the know also say that, young as she is, Chai Wen is practically a spirit medium, and absolutely not someone to mess with. Anyone who crosses her will have bad luck or fall ill at best, and see their family destroyed at w 10Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 74 玫 The Rose-Colored Slope 玫瑰的斜坡 Chen Shenqi陈神奇Modern Romance111k WordsCompleted The second book in the three-part series about life in government service. [A workplace novel about township officials, not a domineering-CEO power fantasy] [Zhou Zezhen, Xie Jiuyang] Before Xie Jiuyang took that knife for Zhou Zezhen, she already knew: He loved power more than he loved her. During the Yanshan Valley incident, both she and Shen Zhixi were suffering from hypothermia, but he went to Shen Zhixi. She knew then that it was finally over between them. She took that knife for him, r 158Reads6.0Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is a township party secretary. The female lead is from the party and government office. Her ex-boyfriend.

25. 75 渣 After My Scumbag Ex Was Stolen, I Thrived in the Military Compound 渣男被抢后我在军区大院蒸蒸日上 Lin Juejue林觉觉Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Devoted, tough soldier husband + pampered heiress] [One couple, faithful to each other] Su Ying is reborn at nineteen, right at the scene where she catches someone cheating. Before anyone arrives, she makes a deal with the “other man” in front of her: they’ll get married. Next, she methodically kicks the scumbag to the curb, exposes her green-tea sister for what she is in front of everyone, and places a newspaper notice severing her mother-daughter relationship. In this new life, if you can go 18.1kReads9.3Score2.5k14d adds

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    The words "Tixiao" were everywhere. Commander Xing's family shouldn't be short of money; the reason for this loan was truly bizarre.

26. 76 确 A Love That’s Real 确有情 The Sixteenth Night既望Modern Romance421k WordsCompleted [Part Two Has Been Updated] Yang Huiqing spent many years abroad. The first thing she did after returning home was insist on marrying Ji Qinglin. Just how little did the two of them know each other? They didn't meet until the day of their wedding photoshoot, and neither of them even had the other's contact information. She had assumed that in this marriage of convenience, forged for the benefit of their families, they would at most treat each other with polite respect. But who could have guessed 11.8kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds

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    Having spent many years abroad, she was forced into an arranged marriage upon returning to China. She only awkwardly met the stranger, the male lead, while taking wedding photos, and they didn't even have each other's contact information. What she initially thought was a cold, calculating union turned into a romance as the aloof male lead quietly fell for her. A sweet romance unfolds throughout!

27. 77 欢 The Joyful Years 欢喜之年 Nian Wuyu念无语Modern Romance349k WordsCompleted One is a humble substitute teacher, the other a senior official overseeing education. Every smile, every glance, is you. Every happy moment is with you. Through the crowds and the endless flow of people, in the end, it’s still you. 244Reads8.8Score3114d adds

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    Yan Xi is a substitute teacher, and Tan Wenzheng is the education official. [Thinking][Thinking][Thinking] The two meet multiple times due to various coincidences. From initial unfamiliarity to gradual familiarity, Tan Wenzheng begins to pursue Yan Xi, and Yan Xi also develops feelings for him, leading to a romantic relationship. However, their relationship is not without its challenges. They encounter problems such as Qin Chuan's interference, rumors from others, and class differences, causing numerous setbacks and even a temporary breakup. Ultimately, however, they overcome these difficulties and achieve a happy ending.

28. 78 与 A Contract Marriage with the Powerful White Moonlight Who Returned, Then Love 与强势归来的白月光大佬先婚后爱 Clear Skies, Clear Skies晴好晴好Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's first and only + Marriage Before Love + Secret Crush Comes True + Reunited Years Later] A restrained, powerful male lead vs. a cool, intellectual Chinese teacher heroine (at least on the surface) Gu Xiangling never thought she would see Chu Fanzhou again. After all, they barely interacted in high school. He graduated in such a hurry, and she left school for a while just as abruptly. But the capital city isn't so small that you can never cross paths, nor so big that y 3.3kReads8.9Score34914d adds

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29. 79 老 The Old Hand and the Spitfire 老油条和小辣椒 Nine Cups九盏Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted At eighteen, Zuo Luo flirted with the rugged owner of the hotpot restaurant by her school, Boss Shi. Later, he became her very own Old Shi. At thirty, Shi Jingzhan was approached by a pretty young girl. Later, that pretty young girl became his girl. A romance with a twelve-year age gap. I really, truly like you. 15.3kReads9.4Score2k14d adds

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    [Heart][Heart] A romance with a twelve-year age gap, I was smiling like a proud aunt the whole time. 18-Year-old Zuo Luoluo flirted with the rough-around-the-edges Mr. Shi, the owner of a hot pot restaurant near the school. It's very relatable and a great watch.

30. 80 沉 The Sinking Boat and the Evening Sun 沉舟与晚晴 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance106k WordsCompleted [Government Insider + Powerful Official Romance + Age Gap + Sweet Romance + Workplace Love] He was a powerful figure with an infinitely bright future, a dazzling yet cold star in the political firmament. Calm, restrained, and indifferent to women, he remained that way until a work meeting, when one glimpse of a girl with a smile bright as the morning sun left him utterly captivated: Su Wanqing. 2.6kReads6.8Score23814d adds

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    Retired cadres within the system, age difference, good-looking

31. 81 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, I Was Pulled into My Younger Uncle's Arms 退婚后，被小叔叔揽腰宠 Shu Zhi黍枝Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted Diva × Daddy-Type | Mutual Firsts / HE Ruan Li had been adopted and treated like a pampered young heiress for over a decade. Then one day, the real daughter was suddenly found. She took Ruan Li’s room, connections, and even her fiancé. When the real daughter persuaded their parents to marry her off to a middle-aged tycoon, Ruan Li turned to the one man no one dared offend: her former fiancé’s uncle. Late one night, she pretended to be scared and knocked on Fu Huaizhou’s door in her pajamas. “Unc 24.4kReads9.3Score2.7k14d adds

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    💥The male protagonist of this book is a very stable, old-fashioned man. He's seen so much in his life that no woman has ever caught his eye. 🉑The naive and clueless college student who entered his life.

32. 82 权 Keep It Up, Master Quan! Your Sweetheart Is Falling for You! 权爷加油，小娇妻她心动了！ Second Uncle二舅爷Modern Romance478k WordsCompleted They had met once six years ago. When they met again, she was the most proper young woman in the family. Everyone else racked their brains to get close to Quan Yu, calling him Third Uncle whether they were close or distant relatives. Only she was afraid of offending him, addressing him as "Mister" and calling him "you" with the utmost respect. Later, she called him Third Uncle like everyone else, truly treating him as an elder and showing him deference. And later still, Quan Yu no longer wanted 11.2kReads9.3Score1.5k14d adds

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    Six years ago, Cui Sangning and Quan Yu met briefly. When they met again, Cui Sangning, as the younger generation, treated Quan Yu with great respect, addressing him as "Sir" and "Third Uncle." [Thinking][Thinking][Thinking] Later, Quan Yu gradually developed feelings for Cui Sangning and, emboldened by alcohol, confessed his love, saying he no longer wanted to be her "Third Uncle" but rather her lover. Their relationship then blossomed, and after experiencing various stories and setbacks, they finally got married.

33. 83 大 The Little Girl from the Big Leader’s Family 大领导家的小姑娘 Yu Mu俞慕Modern Romance163k WordsCompleted Daddy-type senior official x gentle, clear-headed guzheng teacher [The second male lead fights for her too + the male lead's desperate pursuit is doomed + twelve-year age gap + everyday-life romance + sweet little love story] At first, Tang Shining thought Lu Yanliang was just a friend of her father's, so she was always careful around him. It wasn't until Lu Yanliang moved into her home that she realized something was wrong... 1.9kReads7.1Score15414d adds

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    The male lead is a friend of the female lead's father.

34. 84 主 Director, Please Behave Yourself 主任，请自重 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance139k WordsOngoing [Government Officialdom + Age Gap + Devoted to Each Other + Forced Love] A powerful and highly capable director of the General Office unexpectedly encounters a young woman he once met briefly, setting the wheels of fate in motion. 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Both are older, more mature men with young, adorable wives; their relationship is incredibly sweet.

35. 85 江 Director Jiang’s Special Favor 江主任的偏爱 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance104k WordsCompleted [Government sector + both leads have no past relationships + age gap] He came from a powerful family and was cold and aristocratic, yet he fell in love with her at first sight. With their age difference, he strategically won her heart, advancing step by step until she had nowhere to run. He wove a gentle net around her, pampering her endlessly and claiming her for life. What to look forward to: ✅ An authentic look at workplace life in the government sector, plus sweet everyday romance ✅ A mat 2.2kReads8.0Score16914d adds
36. 86 金 The Canary’s Flight Against the Wind 金丝雀的逆风飞翔 Chen Damiao0陈大喵0Modern Romance412k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + powerful man lowering his head + rekindled romance + age gap, fatherly type + high-ranking official, mutual first love and devotion] The first time Chen Zhansaw Mr. Zhou, he had been asked to visit an elderly person, and she opened the door for him. Her grandmother warned her to take the long way around whenever she saw him from then on. The second time they met, someone was harassing her, and he stepped in to help. The third time was at school, where she accompanied someon 20.2kReads8.9Score2k14d adds
37. 87 他 He Always Loves to Cuddle Close to Me 他总爱与我耳鬓厮磨 White Jade Robe白玉衫Modern Romance401k WordsCompleted *A top Beijing family’s tyrannical king of a man X a popular actress famous for her beauty and mastery of traditional crafts *A refined, devoted Chinese-style CEO X a charming, proud beauty from Jiangnan [Ten-year age gap, daddy-type hero, kept woman rises to the top, both leads are each other’s first and only, sweet romance, traditional crafts, younger uncle, ensemble cast of Beijing society] Jing Zhi grew up poor, but had glossy black hair, snow-white skin, and a tall, curvy figure. At twenty- 57.9kReads9.2Score7k14d adds

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    When Xia Zhiyao was 18, she fell in love with her best friend's uncle, a man eight years her senior. The man had fair skin, wore elegant gold-rimmed glasses, and a black shirt and trousers, which made him appear noble and aloof. She secretly drew her crush into a comic, and with "Stealing Love," she became a rising star in the comic book world. Three years later, at the airport, she saw him again. He raised his left hand, adorned with black Buddhist prayer beads, and affectionately ruffled her hair. "You've grown up." At that moment, she saw only him, wanting to bring the comic book world into reality to see if he would, like the Buddhist male protagonist in the comic, fall from grace.

38. 88 偏 His Exclusive Favorite: The Ascetic Buddha-Like Man Holds Her Waist and Kisses Her 偏爱独宠，禁欲佛子搂腰缠吻 Heng Ye恒叶Modern Romance444k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion + eight-year age gap + secret love comes true + doting father figure + sweet flirting + possessive jealousy] [Cool on the outside, warm on the inside, gentle and charming comic artist vs. refined scoundrel, jealous tycoon of the business world] When Xia Zhiyao was eighteen, she fell for her best friend’s uncle, a man eight years her senior. He had fair skin and w 8kReads9.3Score1k14d adds
39. 89 遇 I Met a God with a Soft Heart! 遇见心软的神！ Mu Mu Cuo木木错Modern Romance692k WordsCompleted [Capital City Business Tycoon vs. Chinese Literature Beauty] [One-on-One + Devoted Couple + Happy Ending + Age Gap] Jiang Wansheng grew up without her parents' love, struggling through life on her own. After someone set her up, a twist of fate entangled her with the mysterious Third Master of the Qin family, a powerful figure in the capital. Rumor had it that Third Master Qin was cold-hearted and distant. Though he was her best friend's uncle, she was always terrified whenever she ran into him. 32.3kReads9.4Score3.2k14d adds
40. 90 瓦 Vladimir, the One I Cannot Help but Love 瓦洛佳，非爱不可的人 Lucky Clover吉祥草Modern Romance281k WordsCompleted They say the stars in the night sky are the most beautiful things in the world. They must never have seen those captivating ice-blue eyes. 5,843 is the distance from Beijing to Moscow, and it also represents my promise to be with you for all eternity. (This story is entirely fictional.) 1.9kReads9.2Score17814d adds

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    📖Superb! Highly recommend the first book, "The President and the International Student." It begins when she's 21 and ends when he's 100. It's a heartwarming and sweet story of daily life. One is doting, the other clear-headed and independent, both outstanding enough to gain everyone's approval, finally becoming the person standing by his side. 👍🏻 The second book, "The Hot Pot Restaurant Owner, Mr. Shi," is charmed by the lively and optimistic Zuo Luo. Their friends are incredibly supportive. After much hesitation, he finally dares to accept her advances and cherishes her dearly. Both of their families are harmonious and open-minded. It's sweet throughout! ❤️

41. 91 原 Turns Out the Moon Fell in Love First 原来月亮先动心 San Nai Guozi三奈果子Modern Romance255k WordsCompleted The print edition of Moon Falls for You First is now available on major shopping platforms. The short drama Moon Falls for You First is also out. Original title: After Getting Drunk, I Flirted with My Best Friend's Uncle by Mistake [Flirty romance + sweet pampering + professor + seven-year age gap + campus + healing] [Flirty, scheming uncle × quirky, mischievous young woman] Jiang Luo is obsessed with hands. She strikes up a conversation with a handsome guy just to get a photo of his hands, only 2.8kReads9.4Score43714d adds
42. 92 在 Growing Up in My Uncle’s Arms 在小叔怀里长大 Tu Shiqi兔拾柒Modern Romance177k WordsCompleted The year Yu Ci was born, the late-blooming cherry blossoms at Yuyuan were at their finest, clusters of flowers in full bloom, their delicate pink petals seeming ready to fall. Fu Zeyi, who lived at Yuyuan, gave her the childhood name Songyue. The moon hung before the pines, shining on the crimson cherry blossoms. When Yu Ci was fourteen, her parents died one after the other. Candlelight flickered in the ancestral hall, and not a sound was heard. Fu Zeyi sat in the seat of honor in the main hall. 18.9kReads9.6Score2.4k14d adds
43. 93 大 Uncle, Your Clingy Little Sweetheart Is Crying and Wants a Cuddle 大叔，你的娇气包哭了要贴贴 Pear Blossoms Fill the Garden梨花满园Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Both leads are each other's first and only love + sweet romance + healing) Si Boheng, heir to the most powerful family in Kyoto, had never been in a relationship by the age of thirty. Outsiders speculated that either something was wrong with his body or he had the wrong orientation, until a very young Mrs. Si suddenly appeared in the family. Rumor had it that the young Mrs. Si was still in college. It was also said that she'd deliberately played the poor, pitiful victim in a bar to seduce Mr. 14.8kReads9.4Score4.6k14d adds
44. 94 软 Achilles' Heel 软肋 Elizabeth Shufen伊丽莎白淑芬Urban241k WordsCompleted If love at first sight has to be explained, it probably belongs to the realm of metaphysics. The moment He Xian'er laid eyes on Ji Hansheng, she felt they ought to have a story together, or maybe even a child! Men are born with two ambitions: to lead respectable women astray and to persuade women of the world to reform. President Ji carried out both principles to the letter. “Take this money, find an honest job, and stop following me.” “What kind of person do you think I am?” Ever since the inci 2.2kReads9.5Score25414d adds
45. 95 程 Dr. Cheng, How About We Date? 程医生，谈个恋爱否 I Am a Fish我是鱼Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted When a hot-tempered blonde girl who would rather throw a punch than say a word clashes with a cool, calculating, handsome older man who can silence someone with a glance; When a female delinquent who goes to the hospital as often as she goes home falls in love with a full-time doctor who saves lives and treats the hospital as his home; When she goes from calling him “Uncle” at every turn to calling him “husband”... What on earth happened between them to set off such fireworks, like sparks collid 34Reads9.0Score—14d adds
46. 96 月 The Moon Hidden in My Heart 月亮藏心里 A Crescent Moon, Bright and Clear一弯皎皎Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted [Beijing Elite Families + Slow-Burning Romance + Healing + Age Gap + Devoted Pairing] Everyone was afraid of Ji Yanshen. Afraid of this terrifying, fearsome man. People said that after years in the business world, Ji Yanshen had become a seasoned operator: a ruthless, cold-hearted businessman who would stop at nothing. But why was the Ji Yanshen she knew so gentle? Though he was never one for words, for all these years he had been like a reserved yet devoted elder, taking care of her in every po 2.6kReads9.3Score25314d adds

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    ①🏦The male lead is a ruthless and cold-hearted business and political tycoon in Beijing, who is unscrupulous in his methods and indifferent to others. His gentleness🌷 is reserved solely for the female lead. He shelters her from the storms of life🌪 and protects her☔️. Though not eloquent, his love for her is as steadfast as a mountain🗻. ②👩The female lead's upbringing🏚 makes her sensitive and insecure. The male lead falls in love with her at first sight💕, cautiously approaches her, and uses a little cunning to trick her into entering his family🏡, transforming her from a child🧣 into his wife👠.

47. 97 裴 Professor Pei, Can You Actually Handle It? 裴教授，你行不行啊 Empty Dream Flower空梦花Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A heart-meltingly sweet romance: an age gap, marriage first and love later, one-on-one and devoted, featuring a refined yet wicked professor and a quirky heiress. Scene One: Ye Yuncheng gazed pitifully at Pei Xiuyan. “Honey, I haven’t finished my homework. You know our counselor pretty well. Could you ask her not to check it, please?” Pei Xiuyan pressed his lips together and said nothing. But the next day, the counselor checked only Ye Yuncheng’s homework... When Pei Xiuyan came home from work, 13.9kReads9.4Score1.4k14d adds
48. 98 傅 Professor Fu's Adorable Wife, the Class Dunce 傅教授的学渣小娇妻 The Smurf Who Loves Sunbathing喜欢晒太阳的蓝精灵Modern Romance128k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance, Mutual Firsts, Marriage Before Love, Teacher-Student Romance] [An intellectually sharp, scheming older physics professor x a lively, spirited young designer] The night before the semester began: “Fu Yanli, for the sake of our marriage, could you give me a little more time to finish my homework?” The next day: “Su Youyou didn’t write a single word of her summer homework, so she’s losing eighty percent of her grade for class participation!” That night, Fu Yanli was kicked out of th 10.7kReads8.9Score90514d adds
49. 99 软 A Gentle Seduction 软诱 Jiujiu Qi久久萋Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted The print edition of Rose Crown goes on sale August 10. Available on all platforms. [Married First, Love Later + Secret Crush + He Chases His Wife After Losing Her, But She Never Looks Back + Both Are Each Other’s First] She was the Xu family’s adopted daughter, and Zhou Yuetian’s little shadow. She had followed him everywhere since childhood, until she heard him say this at the age of twenty-four: “She’s just the Xu family’s adopted daughter. Why would I actually care about her? People like us 71.5kReads9.6Score8.6k14d adds
50. 100 落 Sunset Fireworks 落日焰火 Green Mint绿呀薄荷Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted Song Zhi must have been bewitched. At twenty-three, she registered her marriage to a man she’d just met. When they first met, he held a parasol. His eyes were dark and clear. “I don’t have a girlfriend, and there’s no one I can’t forget. My only request is that we respect each other and stay faithful to one another.” Before that, Song Zhi had met all kinds of bizarre men on blind dates, whose outrageous comments had left her questioning everything she believed in. By comparison, he was a brea 1.2kReads9.1Score13314d adds

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