The Female Lead Worked as the Male Lead’s Secretary for Many Years... 女主给男主做秘书，跟了男主很多年…

1. 51 我 I Became My Ex's Mother-in-Law 我给前任当丈母娘 August Witch八月女巫Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The short drama based on this novel, Uncle, I Only Want to Take Advantage of You, is now streaming. Starring Yu Long and Yang Mie Mie. [Older Man Romance] [Sweet Everyday Romance] [Powerful CEO] [Lighthearted and Funny] [No Angst, No Saintly Heroine] [No Affair] [No Stand-In] I showed up dressed to the nines at my ex-boyfriend's engagement party. He thought I'd come to ruin the event, but I smiled kindly and said, "We're family from now on, so there's no need to be so formal. Just call me Auntie 13.3kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds

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   I started reading casually, but I was hooked. There was no unnecessary dialogue, the content was very concise, unlike some books that are padded out. The interactions between the male and female leads were incredibly sweet, the author's humor was off the charts, and the little quirks and witty remarks were so realistic, making for a very pleasant reading experience.

2. 52 错 After a Flirtatious Misstep, the CEO Loses Control 错撩后，总裁失控 Big Meat Bun大肉包子啊Modern Romance564k WordsCompleted Korean and Thai translations available / Short drama now streaming [Shrewd, emotionally reserved CEO who’s hopelessly in love vs. intelligent secretary with a mysterious past] An accident carefully plotted in advance left her parents dead. Taken in by the boy she liked, she was met with endless resentment and bullying… Xiao Tongyu’s life was a complete mess. After graduating from university, she joined the Ji Group, driven by a petty desire for revenge, and became the personal secretary to the 16.6kReads9.3Score2k14d adds

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   The male lead is incredibly jealous, and Ji Yunze's methods of pursuing girls are completely different—one is assertive and direct, the other is full of tricks; the two are evenly matched. Meanwhile, the male lead's brother always frequents his company, his target being Secretary Su…

3. 53 离 After I Quit, My Former Boss Wouldn’t Leave Me Alone 离职后我被前上司缠上了 Runaway Rabbit在逃兔子Modern Romance4.0M WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] The most humiliating thing Song Xiang ever did was serve as Yan Lihan’s “personal secretary” for five years. She gave him everything, but the heartless man tossed her off to some far-flung backwater the moment he got bored. Life in exile was supposed to be tough, but maybe the god of misfortune had finally left her. As soon as Song Xiang reached the grassroots level, her back stopped hurting, her legs stopped aching, and she gritted her teeth and charged straight to 11.2kReads9.1Score2.3k14d adds
4. 54 季 Mr. Ji, Stop Hurting Me. Miss Shu Is Already Married 季总别虐了，舒小姐已嫁人 Warm Words温言暖语Modern Romance1.9M WordsCompleted As Ji Sihan’s secret lover, Shu Wan stayed by his side for five years. She thought that if she was obedient and sweet, she could warm his heart. But she never expected to be abandoned in the end. Shu Wan had always been gentle. She neither argued nor made a scene, and didn’t even ask him for a penny. She simply walked out of his world. But when she was about to marry someone else, he suddenly pinned her against the wall and kissed her like a madman. Shu Wan couldn’t quite figure out what Mr. Ji 27.5kReads9.2Score3.1k14d adds
5. 55 神 The Mysterious CEO Spoils Her Night After Night 神秘总裁夜夜宠 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance3.0M WordsCompleted By day, she’s a sharp and capable saleswoman! By night, she’s her boss’s personal assistant, taking care of his every need! They agree on three rules: talk about money, not love. But... Rumor has it that she’s so pampered she lives like a princess. When it comes to dealing with scumbags, President Shang is there. When it comes to putting rivals in their place, President Shang is there. When it comes to making money, President Shang is there. She’s living a fairy-tale life of happiness. Meanwhile 11.7kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds

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   I've already watched it three times, and it's definitely worth the investment. The Alaskan Malamute in it is a real wingman, with its sharp tongue and witty remarks.

6. 56 我 I'm a Beta Secretary, and I'm Done 我是Beta秘书我不干了 Nie Lirang聂梨让6k WordsCompleted I'm a Beta secretary, and I'm done. 1.4kReads—Score6714d adds

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   The first book is a grueling "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" story, quite satisfying to read. The second is a short ABO story; sisters who like that genre can check it out. The third has a lot of workplace scenes; those who enjoy workplace dramas should give it a try. The fourth has a male lead with face blindness but can recognize the female lead. The fifth is a story where the male and female leads fall in love over time; they hurt each other at first, then the female lead pursues the male lead, who is independent and clear-headed, and the male lead also has strong moral principles, but their interactions are incredibly sweet—the kind that touches your heart.

7. 57 江 President Jiang, Secretary He Still Hasn't Come to Apply for the Job 江总，何秘书还是没来应聘 Shi Xiaochen时小晨Modern Romance290k WordsCompleted [Illegitimate Daughter vs. Heir] After graduating from university, He Shuqing earns her place at the Jiang Group through her own abilities and becomes Jiang Shiyi's chief secretary. He is the young heir of the group. From the Jiang Group to Times Pharmaceuticals, she works diligently and gives her all. Everyone else thinks Secretary He is highly capable and valued by President Jiang, and that no one else could fill such an important position. But to her, she is nothing more than a nanny. It feel 310Reads7.1Score—14d adds
8. 58 豪 The Wealthy Boss Is Too Clingy, and His Beautiful Secretary Wants to Quit 豪门老板太缠人，美艳秘书想离职 Long Midsummer仲夏漫漫Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One devoted couple + love grows over time + sweet romance + CEO and secretary + everyday life] One discovers her boyfriend has been paying for sex, while the other learns his idealized first love is getting engaged. Both heartsick, they spend the night together in a hotel. They assume they’ll never cross paths again, but An Ran is suddenly transferred to headquarters and becomes the CEO’s personal secretary. The moment they meet, An Ran is ready to lose her mind. Her one-night stand is her boss 13kReads8.9Score1.5k14d adds

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   Perfectly matched, super beautiful

9. 59 林 Assistant Lin Is All Over the Place, and the CEO Is Smitten 林助理颠颠的，总裁他超爱 Wen Qi闻栖Modern Romance221k WordsCompleted Lin An transmigrates into a book, landing in a CEO romance novel. She isn't the heroine or the second female lead. She's an NPC with several jobs: the CEO's driver, assistant, housekeeper, and bodyguard, all rolled into one! The System tells her that all she has to do is follow the plot and deliver the corresponding lines at key story moments until the finale. Then she'll complete her mission, return to the real world, and receive 300 million yuan. What kind of incredible deal is this? Lin An sa 10.1kReads8.5Score1.2k14d adds

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   The female lead does four jobs: assistant, driver, housekeeper, and report preparer. The beginning is a bit illogical and comedic. It seems only the female lead and the system are abnormal, while everyone else is perfectly logical. However, there's a twist later on.

10. 60 第 The Answer in the Ninth Year 第九年的答案 Mei Yue Li Zhi梅月荔知Modern Romance201k WordsCompleted When Lin Tingwan handed in her resignation, Gu Chengyu knocked over his first cup of coffee in nine years. “Why?” He watched the brown stain spread across the Italian carpet. “I want to live my own life.” Late that night, Gu Chengyu blocked the entrance to her apartment, his tie askew. “Who’s the man who keeps sending you flowers?” On a stormy night, she tore open the back of his shirt, and a hideous scar came into view. “How did you get this?” He seized her wrist and pinned her against the floo 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead worked as the male lead's secretary for nine years. When she decided to resign, she discovered their deep connection. Step by step, she resolved her inner conflicts and they eventually got together. The male lead was initially terrifyingly obsessive, but there's a twist later on.

11. 61 程 Assistant Cheng, Are You Going to Marry Me or Not? 程助，你到底嫁不嫁 Nuannuan of Xingzhou星洲的暖暖Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted The heroine is the hero’s secretary. She’s a strong, independent woman. The hero is a looks-and-voice enthusiast, a faux playboy, a rich second-generation heir, and a cunning schemer. The heroine comes from an ordinary family and has an ordinary appearance, but her voice is exceptionally beautiful. It’s the kind of voice that makes both men and women look up in surprise when she speaks. The heroine used to be hopelessly love-struck, but eventually she came to her senses. Through her own hard wor 148Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is arranged by the male lead to be his secretary. The female lead is uninterested, but the male lead is interested. It's a very good story.

12. 62 卷 The Workaholic CEO Loves Overtime, So His Overworked Secretary Runs Off with the Desk 卷王总裁爱加班，牛马秘书扛桌跑 Mrs. Ocherov奥切罗夫人Modern Romance790k WordsCompleted [Sweet, soft-hearted, adorable overworked secretary X ruthless, seductive, scheming CEO with a fragile side | HE + sweet romance + mutual devotion + funny and lighthearted + mutual healing + gentle comfort] At 10 p.m., in an office tower in Shanghai’s CBD, CEO’s secretary Li Li eats instant noodles and gnaws on a cold meat bun in front of her computer. She can’t take any more overtime at this lousy job. It just never ends! After losing her job, she gets referred by a relative and lands a positio 435Reads—Score3014d adds

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    The first book is about a lazy, unambiguous secretary and a seemingly cold but actually warm-hearted, domineering CEO. The story features a domineering CEO pursuing love despite his busy schedule, a sweet and refreshing romance, and a doting, devoted, and somewhat dramatic wife. He's a devoted but weak-willed actress, while she's resilient, intelligent, and funny. He's not a womanizer, and she's not alluring; he's dashing, and she's adorable. [HE + Sweet Romance + Both are virgins + Funny and Lighthearted + Mutual Redemption + Gentle Healing] [Rich CEO (Anti-Rich Dream) + Broken Office Worker + Wolfish Workplace + Family Background] The male lead respects women, and the female lead has a slightly weary, yet humorous, personality. The second book is about an energetic and cute female secretary and a love-struck, domineering CEO with a cute baby. Both are virgins, they flirt, and the story is a sweet and romantic slice-of-life romance about raising a child.

13. 63 厉 After Lord Li’s Perfect Image Crumbles, Secretary Shen Can’t Escape 厉爷人设崩塌后，沈秘书她逃不掉 May Blossoms五月番花Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Sweet Romance + Devoted Husband + Mutual Devotion] [Cold, obsessive CEO with a disturbing, possessive streak × Cool, beautiful personal secretary] Shen Nanci, the third young lady of the Shen family, is the personal secretary to the CEO of the Li Group. She bears a striking resemblance to Su Qingnuan, Li Hengyan’s unrequited love and a top-tier star in the entertainment industry, though only by about forty percent. For the sake of the family business, Shen Nanci’s father sold her to L 3.1kReads8.8Score19214d adds

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    Shen Nanci was the personal secretary of Li Hengyan, the president of the Li Group. The two were inseparable. An accident took Shen Nanci's life, and Li Hengyan suffered a heartbreak because he couldn't accept her departure. Reborn, Li Hengyan embraced his beloved tightly, the joy of having her back overflowing. From then on, Li Hengyan doted on Shen Nanci.

14. 64 入 Sinking into Temptation After Dark 入夜沉沦 Si Si司斯Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later + whirlwind marriage + super sweet + mature adults A traditional Chinese-style domineering CEO VS a resilient, sickly beauty At thirty, Xin Tong nearly died from overwork. She decided to quit and take her 750,000 yuan in savings, earned over five years on the job, to lie low in a small county town. At thirty-five, Ji Jinnian read her resignation letter and asked, “Will you marry me?” He needed an honest woman to sit in the position of his wife: someone who wouldn't cau 27.4kReads8.9Score2.8k14d adds
15. 65 孟 Meng Yancheng, You’re Not Getting Away 孟宴臣，你休想逃 The Light of Hope希翼的光Female-Channel Fanfiction151k WordsCompleted (The main story is complete.) After Xu Qin gets married and cuts ties with her family, Meng Yanchen’s heart dies. He goes through the motions, living the same numb days over and over. Then one day, the new rookie secretary in his office keeps pushing his limits. He really wants to teach her a lesson. And after work, he has to deal every day with a woman who clings to him with a thick wall of makeup on her face. He’s been so annoyed that he hasn’t thought of Xu Qin in ages. Mu Jinshu has been a c 106Reads6.2Score—14d adds

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    This book is super good! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] Female lead Mu Jinshu VS Meng Yanchen [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Add to bookshelf][Add to bookshelf][Add to bookshelf][Add to bookshelf][Add to bookshelf] The female lead returns to China to work as the male lead's secretary at his company (actually, it's to pursue him). The male lead goes to a bar to drown his sorrows, and the female lead goes there with heavy makeup (completely transforming her face), gradually attracting his attention. Later, the male lead always tries to kiss the female lead in various ways [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] Ahhhhhh (So shy)

16. 66 秘 The Secretary Is Hard to Win Over: Mr. Gu Flirts Openly and Coaxes Her on the Sly 秘书难宠，顾总明撩暗哄 River Shrimp Qima河虾琪玛Modern Romance160k WordsCompleted [Devoted to Each Other, One True Pairing + Love-Struck Hero + Levelheaded Heroine + A Happily Ever After That Defies Expectations] [Outspoken, Purehearted CEO VS Gentle, Clearheaded Secretary] One drunken night, Xu Yining somehow ended up seducing her cool, abstinent boss. Most importantly, it seemed she was the one who made the first move! Just when she thought she was about to lose her job, Gu Chen'an's reaction surprised her. “Neither of us is married, so why not be with me, Secretary Xu?” Xu 1.2kReads8.7Score11114d adds

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    There's bound to be one you'll like 😘

17. 67 高 The Secret of High Heels 高跟鞋的秘密 A Suo阿琐Modern Romance957k WordsCompleted I love you, and as it happens, you love me too. At just the right age, Xia Yun'en gave up a promotion and switched careers. All she wanted was to pursue her dream. 783Reads9.1Score14114d adds

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    Both of these books feature female protagonists who work as special assistants. The second one is written in a very literary style.

18. 68 以 I Offer My Devotion to the Passing Years 以我深情祭岁月 Er Qiao二乔Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [The physical book with the same title is now available] “I hesitated once. I turned back to face the slightest glimmer of hope, yet no one cared.” “Later, a thick fog rolled in. You said you loved me so much, but why was your love thinner than the fog, so faint I could barely see it?” Shen Nian 74.3kReads9.4Score6.7k14d adds

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    "I hesitated, I turned back to face my sliver of hope, but still no one paid any attention. Later, a thick fog rolled in, and you said you loved me very much, but why was your love even fainter than the fog, so faint that I couldn't even see it clearly?" —A thought.

19. 69 离 After Quitting, I Became the CEO's Personal Trainer 离职后，我成了总裁的私人教练 Like a Faint Melody宛若浅音Modern Romance431k WordsCompleted In public, she was his personal assistant. In private, she was his warm bedmate. After three years together, she thought she meant something special to him, until she met his fiancée and every last hope in her heart shattered. Before leaving, Cen Xi said to Ning Yanzhi, “I’m tired of your body too, President Ning. I want to try something new!” He replied, “You’re nothing but a pair of worn-out shoes I’ve already used!” When President Ning found out Cen Xi was dating his cousin, he panicked. At l 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In public, she was his personal secretary; in private, she was his comforting bed partner. Three years later, one day, she told him, "I'm already tired of Mr. Ning's body!"

20. 70 失 After Losing My Memory, I Gained a Gentle Tycoon Husband 失忆后，我多了个温柔财阀老公 Mi Ersi Tan米二四叹Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted to each other + powerful man learns to humble himself + sweet romance + career growth + marriage before love?] When Shu Nian woke up, she was missing more than a year of memories. During that year, she had gone from an ordinary college student to the wife of Jingyao Group's heir. Lu Yuheng said they had been in love for a year and married for a month. He remembered all her habits and treated her with flawless tenderness. Until she found a post visible only to herself on h 286Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead in this book is a newcomer who becomes the male lead's assistant; it's an office romance.

21. 71 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds

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    If you like contemporary romance novels, don't hesitate, just buy it! It's a masterpiece, top-tier, with profound and moving emotions. The career storyline is a complete life guide, touching you while elevating your perspective. It's both sweet and heart-wrenching, with superb writing. No substitutes!

22. 72 总 The CEO’s Chief Male Secretary: His Secret Identity Is Exposed! 总裁的首席男秘书马甲掉！ Clear Breeze, Clear Stream清风清流Modern Romance435k WordsCompleted [Overprotective, fatherly CEO x Struggling office worker] One-on-one sweet romance, both leads are virgins, villains and fools get what they deserve, heroine disguises herself as a man, and the pursuit of his wife is a real fire-and-brimstone ordeal. By a twist of fate, she starts working at the Fu Group and gets tricked into becoming Fu Si’s male secretary. Yes, a male secretary. Who could have guessed she’d even make it to chief male secretary! While working diligently every day, she also has 171Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    These books are amazing! The first one I'm reading right now is about a female lead who disguises herself as a man to support her younger brother who lives in a hospital because the male lead only wants a male assistant (who pays a high salary). Later, the male lead thinks he likes men, hahaha!

23. 73 把 Lock the Door 把门锁上 Girl from the City of Fog雾都少女Modern Romance412k WordsCompleted A plump, adorable secretary vs. an aloof, abstinent boss (This is a story about someone who seems to control everything from a position of power, only to be knocked from his pedestal in the end.) Meng Han is a self-disciplined gentleman who keeps his distance from women, a lofty, untouchable flower. He has mastered self-control to the extreme, and rumors say that his abstinence is really because he is impotent. Yu Huan is Meng Han’s executive secretary. She doesn’t know whether her boss is impo 23.7kReads9.0Score2k14d adds
24. 74 乔 Secretary Qiao Quits to Get Married, and Mr. Lu Is Jealous Out of His Mind 乔秘书离职结婚，陆总醋疯了 Sangsang in July七月的桑桑Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Qiao Yi was with Lu Linjie for seven years. They had no official relationship, but she was still the one and only woman by his side. That was, until he asked her to comfort another man. Only then did she finally realize that a person needs to know her own worth. But by the time she had successfully won over the other man and was about to get engaged, the aloof president of the Lu Group regretted everything and tried again and again to persuade her to come back. Only at the very end did Lu Li 1.4kReads5.0Score10014d adds

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    There are only two kinds of secretaries: those who are convenient for him, and those who are convenient for being sent to other people's beds. She had been with him for seven years, his secretary by day and his partner by night, always believing herself to be the former. Until tonight, as usual, she waited for him to return, and for the first time, the man kissed her afterward. Lying in his arms, she trembled with joy, but suddenly heard him say, "Zhou Ronghan, the guy I'm working with this time, has feelings for you. I want you to go with him and keep a close eye on him for me." She felt that after seven years, even raising a dog would have some attachment. Suppressing the bitterness in her heart, she softly asked, "Did I do something wrong?" The man didn't know that this wrong decision would later make him regret it too late.

25. 75 星 The Stars Shine Bright, and Young Master Fu Regrets It Too Late 星辰如许，傅少悔不当初 Hong Fan, Who Loves Chilled Adenophora Salad爱吃凉拌沙参的洪范Modern Romance182k WordsCompleted The wife-chasing groveling arc begins, and the second male lead gets his chance. Shen Qingxu chose to be Secretary to Young Master Fu for a reason. Fu Chenyuan ignored her feelings, and now he regrets it. But youth is fleeting, and neither of them can afford to get hurt. 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    After the female lead regains consciousness, she immediately marries the second male lead. (Highly praised)

26. 76 如 If I’d Never Loved You 如果从没爱过你 Qi Lao You淇老游Modern Romance76k WordsCompleted For three years, despite bearing the weight of everyone’s scorn, Yan Xiaoan did only one thing: no matter what the outside world said, she loved a man named Lu Yun Zhan with unwavering devotion every single day. She loved him too deeply, yet she knew she was close to breaking. In the end, Lu Yun Zhan fell in love with the woman he had always looked down on, and bowed his proud head for her. 1.6kReads8.8Score10114d adds

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    The short story is a bit angsty. The female lead likes the male lead and becomes his secretary, but she is constantly harassed and insulted by him. Eventually, she becomes pregnant and falls ill. Fortunately, the male lead realizes he has fallen for the wrong person and forces his way back to her...

27. 77 岑 Assistant Cen Quits 岑助理不干了 Ju Li举莉Modern Romance828k WordsCompleted [Years of unrequited love at the beginning + forced confinement in the middle + a groveling pursuit later + happy ending] [An outwardly gentle but clear-eyed assistant × a cold, arrogant, unhinged CEO] Cen Qing’s life had become a cycle: she longed for love, but never received it. Her parents favored boys and only ever put her down. She worked hard to excel, earned an advanced degree, and became Xiao Jingxun’s most trusted assistant. No one knew she had been in love with Xiao Jingxun since she w 1.3kReads8.3Score13714d adds

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    The female lead worked as the male lead's secretary for three years, but secretly loved him for over a decade. Being his secretary also meant being his secret lover; the male lead depended on her for both work and physical intimacy, spending almost every day together. However, the female lead had to watch with heartache as the male lead reminisced about his "white moonlight" (his first love). When the "white moonlight" returned to the country, the male lead planned to reconcile, and the female lead secretly prepared to transfer away, only to have the male lead start harassing her.

28. 78 贵 Does the Noble Academy’s Supporting Lady Have to Be Loved by Everyone, Too? 贵族学院女配也要万人迷吗？ Spicy Strips with Rice辣条泡饭Modern Romance340k WordsCompleted [The animated dramas "Chasing the Splendid Scenery" and "Does the Female Side Character at the Elite Academy Have to Be Everyone’s Favorite?" are now available] [Irresistible heroine × possessive pursuit × rivalry between men × male substitute × a male lead whom the heroine does not like] Nan Zhiyan knows this is the world of a novel, and that she is an insignificant, positive female side character who has been in love with the male lead since childhood. So even though Nan Zhiyan doesn’t like Lu 49.1kReads9.0Score5.7k14d adds

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    In this book, the male lead comes from a top-tier family, while the female lead's family is a supporter of his. The female lead is the heir and is sent to the male lead's side as his assistant. She is incredibly capable, a cool and aloof beauty, a popular figure in academia, but she has her own "white moonlight" (idealized love interest). However, the male lead is quite eccentric, attracting both male and female admirers. Even the villainous female supporting character and the original female lead are in love with her because she is so convincing that no one dares to cause trouble in her presence.

29. 79 霸 The CEO's Personal Secretary 霸道总裁的贴身小秘书 Antelope Yangyang羚羊羊Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted As the CEO’s secretary, I wake up earlier than a chicken and go to bed later than a dog. I have to be on call twenty-four hours a day. Then one day, the CEO made an outrageous demand… 580Reads—Score—14d adds

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    ① She followed him for ten years, from a green assistant to an all-around secretary. She hid her love and handled all the troubles, but on his engagement night, she received the words "Don't marry someone else." Was her long-suppressed crush finally about to be exposed? ② He was a business tycoon, and she was his secretary who was always at his beck and call. After five years of working together day and night, she thought they were just superiors and subordinates, until he drunkenly grabbed her hand and said, "No one but you." It turned out that he had already included her in his future.

30. 80 暗 My Longtime Crush, My Boss, Proposed to Me 暗恋多年的上司向我求婚了 Ye Yi Ya页一呀Modern Romance505k WordsCompleted Tang Zhou: “They say that things never happen more than three times. If you meet by chance three times, it must be fate. So, Nian Chuyi, we were meant to be.” Nian Chuyi: “Sugar Cube, remember to tell them my name when you go out. Big sis will protect you!” Nian Chuyi's original plan was to get her boss to show some interest in her by the end of the year, no matter what! But before she could come up with a plan, her boss beat her to it and showed up at her door with a marriage proposal. Nian Ch 4Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 81 顾 President Gu's Chief Secretary 顾少的首席秘书 Little Jellybean小小果冻呀Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted She's a low-level newcomer in the workplace, but because she resembles the woman he has always loved, she becomes his girlfriend. In public, they're boss and subordinate. In private, she's his personal possession. 77Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 82 抱 The Brother I Mistakenly Took Home Turns Out to Be My Tycoon Boss's Brother 抱错弟弟他亲哥竟是我的财阀老板 Milk Tea Raccoon奶茶粒狸Modern Romance589k WordsOngoing A sweet, everyday romance that unfolds at a gentle pace. The sugary main story is complete, and the bonus chapters are ongoing~ [Role Reversal in a Mix-Up at Birth] [Everyday Sweet Romance] [Powerful CEO from a Wealthy Family] [Involuntary Attraction] [Both Each Other's First] [One-Year Age Gap] [Clearheaded Office Worker] [Lighthearted, Sweet Romance] [CEO's Secretary] The rating just came out, and it's still going up~ P.S. This isn't a pairing with the "younger brother". It's a pairing with th 58.8kReads7.4Score4.9k14d adds

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    The female protagonist only wanted to work quietly in the HR department until she could collect her pension. Unexpectedly, after her younger brother recognized her as his biological brother and kept insisting on protecting her, she suddenly received a notice to be transferred to the CEO's office, beginning her life as a business secretary who constantly ogled the boss's physique. Only one day did she realize that the CEO who always seemed to be assigning her tasks was actually her silly brother's older brother! It's quite interesting, a slow-paced, slice-of-life story with touches of everyday life and sweet moments.

33. 83 越 Crossing the Line: Surrendering While Wide Awake 越界，于清醒中沉沦 Su Cheng溯澄Modern Romance511k WordsCompleted [Independent, clear-headed female secretary + heir who has been plotting for a long time] [One-on-one, both virgins, love grows over time, secret crush becomes mutual, happy ending] * Fu Ning worked herself to the bone for three years at Shengshi Group to repay a debt of gratitude. Before things became completely unmanageable, she decisively walked away. All of Yuncheng was saying she had tried to seduce the young master of Shengshi, failed, then lost her temper and was forced to resign. They ca 2.9kReads8.9Score31614d adds

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    The first book features an independent and clear-headed female secretary and a scheming heir. The female lead works as the male lead's secretary for three years to repay a debt of gratitude, but when she discovers he likes her, she decisively resigns. The female lead is very capable; she works hard to become a top-notch secretary, and she repays kindness tenfold.

34. 84 荒 Off-Key 荒腔 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance628k WordsCompleted Sweet, devoted romance × the second male lead wins × chasing her after losing her × twin brothers Sui Ye has a secret: he has the same face as his older brother, He Zheng. After an accident while diving leaves his brother “a fool,” Sui Ye appears to inherit everything belonging to his “foolish” brother, including... the girl he loves. Taking his foolish brother's place as the girl's boyfriend gives Sui Ye a thrilling sense of transgression. At first, Sui Ye loves watching Zhao Yun call him “ 15.3kReads9.0Score1.7k14d adds
35. 85 先 Love After Baby: CEO Jiang Pretends to Pick a Secretary, but He's Really Choosing a Wife 先育后爱：江总假挑秘书真挑妻 Shadows of Autumn on the River江涵秋影Modern Romance424k WordsCompleted Characters: Jiang Yuchen and Lu Wenyin Content notes: CEO of a powerful family + cool-headed secretary + child before love + love growing over time + reconciliation after a breakup + both leads' firsts + two couples This is an emotional game that begins with a cold transaction, and the tale of an orphan who grows through a thorny world and ultimately stands shoulder to shoulder with a favored son of heaven, in a grand romance among the wealthy. The cool and resilient orphan Lu Wenyin graduated 743Reads—Score10214d adds

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    Male lead is a CEO, female lead is a secretary, strong vs. Strong.

36. 86 高 The Cold CEO’s Sweet Little Secretary 高冷总裁的甜心小秘书 Mu Jinqing慕锦卿Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted [First loves on both sides + mutual devotion + sweet workplace romance] The aloof CEO Gu Chengzhou has a secret: he secretly kept the draft paper on which an interview candidate had drawn a coffee cup. When Lin Xiaoman falls into his arms, he uses “training his secretary” as an excuse to keep her close, only to fall for her sweetness. As the flirtation heats up, Assistant Lu delivers a legendary roast: “The way you stare at the back of her neck is practically shooting silk!” Later, the entire st 74Reads—Score—14d adds
37. 87 一 After One Passionate Night, the Coldhearted Tycoon Fell Hard 一夜深情后，冷厉大佬真香了 She Ling舍令Modern Romance399k WordsCompleted [High-tension push and pull between the leads + love at first sight + sweet romance + both pure] Male lead's perspective: love at first sight. Female lead's perspective: a flirty push and pull. - After Xu Zhile was dumped by her scumbag ex, she accidentally spent a night with the company's new CEO. Li Chuanye fell in love with her at first sight, too, and went to great lengths to marry her. Xu Zhile thought that turning him down again and again would make him back off, but who could have guessed 331Reads6.5Score—14d adds
38. 88 宝 The Darling Secretary Quits, and Mr. He Starts Spoiling Her 宝贝秘书不干了，贺总乖乖宠！ Little Fullness, Simple Joy小满清欢Modern Romance119k WordsCompleted (Sweet romance, devoted couple, age gap, revenge on villains, two equally powerful leads) (An aloof, down-on-her-luck heiress who seems innocent but hides a sharp edge × a cunning young master who knows exactly how to charm her) Five years ago, the wealthy Shen family was driven into bankruptcy by their enemies. Shen Shuyan fell from grace overnight, and even her childhood sweetheart and fiancé tore up their engagement agreement. Determined to get revenge, she turned around and set her sights 1.3kReads6.1Score20514d adds
39. 89 京 The Capital’s Princeling’s Personal Secretary 京圈太子爷的贴身女秘书 Forty Degrees四十度Modern Romance427k WordsCompleted [100% Sweet Romance] [Irresistibly Flirty and Sweet] A short drama/comic adaptation is in production A reserved, noble, domineering CEO VS a stunning, sweet secretary bride Ye Chu gently opened the door, ready to leave. Suddenly, a man's low, hoarse voice sounded behind her. "In such a hurry. Where are you going?" Lin Jingting stared intently at the breathtaking beauty before him. Ye Chu turned around and said awkwardly, "I... I'll pay you..." "I've got plenty of money." As Lin Jingting spoke, 8.9kReads8.1Score56314d adds
40. 90 秘 The Secretary's Waist Is So Soft, Lord Fu, Be Gentle 秘书腰软，傅爷可要轻点疼 Peach Micro-Summer桃微夏Modern Romance313k WordsCompleted [A Secretary Who Can’t Handle Flirting * A Cunning, Domineering CEO * Sweet Romance] (Note: Kind words make good connections! The heroine I’ve written isn’t all-powerful like the heroines in other CEO romances. You could call her a Cinderella. The family she grew up in made her introverted, sensitive, and insecure. She has a soft heart, but she isn’t so helpless that she can’t look after herself. She’s smart, but after graduating, she struggles to find a place where her talents are valued. In a 125Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 91 隐 Secretly Married to CEO Zhan: The Little Secretary Can't Hide Her Baby Bump 隐婚湛总：小秘书的孕肚藏不住了 Yan Yuehe言月禾Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted At a dinner party, she shared a night of passion with Zhan Chiyan. To keep him from firing her, she erased every trace of what happened and stayed by his side as his personal secretary, acting as if nothing had happened. But she never imagined that after standing by Zhan Chiyan for three years, he would fall for her innocent cousin, Li Luo. She watched Zhan Chiyan confess to Li Luo with her own eyes, saying he wanted to marry her and give her a lifetime of wealth and luxury. Li Luo's words, “I d 2.5kReads6.6Score31314d adds
42. 92 乖 Be Good, Stop Flirting! President Xie Loses Control and Kisses Secretary Li 乖，别乱撩！谢总失控诱吻黎秘书 Mu Wanyan慕绾颜Modern Romance733k WordsCompleted [Bold, dazzling heiress VS sharp-tongued, scheming CEO | Two strong personalities flirting | Secret office marriage | Grown-up love] Everyone at the company knows Secretary Li is the only woman who dares to spill coffee on President Xie's suit. But no one knows she's also Mrs. Xie, the woman he pins to the bed by the waist late at night and calls “wife.” “Secretary Li, you're awfully bold. Do you think I won't punish you?” the man sneers, docking her year-end bonus. His gaze behind his gold-rimm 7.2kReads8.2Score60114d adds
43. 93 小 The Little Secretary Drops Her Good-Girl Act, and the Cold Tycoon Can't Resist Her 小秘书不装乖了，禁欲大佬被撩疯 Meng Lan萌兰Modern Romance599k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, 1V1, happy ending. A seemingly soft and sweet but actually resilient little bunny girl vs. a sharp-tongued, cold, domineering tycoon who gets jealous easily] In public, he is a business magnate with power beyond reach, arrogant and abstinent. She is a soft-spoken rookie who has just graduated, his useless little secretary. 767Reads7.1Score—14d adds
44. 94 沈 Secretary Shen, Sorry to Keep You Waiting! 沈秘书，久等了！ Jiang Keke姜珂珂Modern Romance167k WordsCompleted [Cool, Distinguished CEO VS. Beautiful, Clear-Eyed Secretary] [One-on-One, Both Pure in Love + Four-Year Age Gap + Secret Crush + Regretful Pursuit] After a chance meeting two years ago, she stayed by his side, quietly giving him everything. But she realized that this untouchable man would never descend from his pedestal for her. “Mr. Gu, I’m resigning.” “Secretary Shen, don’t go. Please, just turn around and look at me again. I can call the shots at work, but in front of you, I’m just an ordina 406Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 95 夏 A Thousand Stars in Summer 夏日千星 Fortune of the Fox福狸的福Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted First loves on both sides + CEO's secretary + bittersweet secret crush + running away while pregnant + the CEO's desperate pursuit Xia Ying and Fu Xingzhi grew up together. An accident in their childhood sent Fu Xingzhi overseas, separating them. Fourteen years later, they meet again. He's the boss, and she's his personal secretary. But he has long since forgotten her completely. So Xia Ying begins a bittersweet secret love. Until one night, they spend the night together. The next day, the CEO h 97Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is the male lead's secretary. Due to a misunderstanding, she leaves. The CEO regrets his decision and tries to win her back, only to discover that she already has a child, but the child is his. They eventually reconcile.

46. 96 周 Mr. Zhou, Can You Handle Losing? 周先生是不是玩不起 Sweet-and-Sour Fish and Ribs糖醋鱼排骨Modern Romance340k WordsCompleted They say that staying by someone’s side is the deepest confession of love. Her seven years together with him earned her a resignation letter, so his beloved could take her place when she returned to the country. She left, but when something went wrong, he told her to get back there. This time, she smiled distantly. “Sorry, Mr. Zhou. I’m long gone.” 432Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    These three books all feature the male lead's secretary: ① World One: The female supporting character became the CEO's secretary right after graduation and followed the male lead for several years, but he didn't care about her. When the female supporting character awakened her consciousness, she wanted to reconcile with her ex-boyfriend, get married, and have children, but the male lead couldn't leave her. "Kneel down!" Old Master Shen shouted angrily, and Shen Hanzhi knelt down expressionlessly. The old master leaned on his cane, angry at his lack of self-control: "I ask you, did you force Lin Zhiyi?" "Yes." Shen Hanzhi answered cleanly. The old master's voice grew even angrier: "Did you interfere in someone else's marriage?" "Yes." Still no attempt to hide it. The old master closed his eyes and asked one last time: "Do you know your mistake?" Shen Hanzhi firmly said: "I don't know. If it happened again, I would still do the same. Zhizhi will definitely be mine!" ② The female lead is the male lead's secretary. She is capable and hardworking. She discovers that the male lead has feelings for her, which frightens her. ③ The female lead had followed the male lead since university, always being his right-hand woman and silently accompanying him for seven years. In the end, his first love returned to his home country, and the female lead received a resignation letter in return. Heartbroken, she left, but the man refused to accept it.

47. 97 准 After I Started Leaving on Time, the CEO Pursued Me Relentlessly 准点下班后，总裁对我穷追不舍 Clear Blossom, Cherry Blossom Dream清花樱梦Modern Romance167k WordsCompleted [Easygoing Secretary × Fussy CEO | Office Power Plays → A Sweet Courtship] Su Yao’s life motto: My salary pays for eight hours, and don’t bother me after work. Unfortunately, her boss, Lu Jinyan, is a workaholic. Late-night calls are the norm. One day, after leaving work right on time, Su Yao simply switched off her phone, giving the CEO his first taste of sheer frustration. From then on, Lu Jinyan began secretly keeping an eye on her, watching his little secretary mix cocktails, arrange flowers 246Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    After get off work, she completely disappears, unresponsive to her boss's attempts to contact her. The CEO, unwilling to give up, sets a series of tests, only to witness her extraordinary abilities time and again. In the process of competing, feelings quietly blossom between them, and the aloof CEO embarks on a long and arduous journey to win her heart.

48. 98 女 The Female Side Character Is Too Radiant, and the Villain Can't Stop Kissing Her 女配太明媚，会被黑化大佬亲上瘾 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance383k WordsCompleted I got a low score because someone sabotaged me. Kids, don’t read this. “Bright, charming, and bold villainess × a gloomy, unhinged big shot who pretends to be deaf” The moment Song Chuntian opened her eyes, she found herself in the role of the vicious female supporting character who tormented the future big shot. The original owner of her body had committed countless evil deeds. Now reborn, Fu Shen had fallen completely into darkness. He locked her away in a private sanatorium and tortured her 14.1kReads5.8Score79214d adds

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    He's physically attracted to the female lead and can't help but want to be close to her, but he's too shy to admit it and tries very hard to control himself. The female lead is a bright and cheerful person who constantly teases him! It's so sweet!!!

49. 99 作 The Spoiled Heiress Pretends to Be Sweet and Flirts, but the Chaste Young Master Truly Falls for Her 作精千金假软撩，禁欲少主真沦陷 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance433k WordsCompleted Older, abstinent, scheming man X spoiled, high-maintenance sweetheart | Pretending to please X Falling in love for real | Possessiveness | An intense game of push and pull On the first day after being reborn, to stay alive, Shentu Shu softened her waist and pressed close to the powerful man. "Young Master, keep me here. There are plenty of things I can do..." Tears clung to the corners of her eyes, making her look pitiful. After her father died of illness, her stepmother had banished her to thi 30.6kReads8.8Score1.6k14d adds
50. 100 合 Contract Moonlight 合约月光 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊12k WordsCompleted Contract Moonlight 503Reads—Score1014d adds

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