Looking for High-Society Romance: Beijing or Hong Kong Circles Are Both Fine 求高干文 京圈 港圈都可

1. 301 婚 Forbidden Affairs 婚外禁忌 Ye Yin叶氤Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Slice of life + angst and sweetness + family + based on real events + slow burn + age gap + height difference + a woman's growth] * Glamorous divorced young mother vs. a smooth-talking construction magnate Original title: Forbidden Love Outside Marriage Zhang Li, raised in a single-parent family, thought she had found true love when she married up into a wealthy family with a husband who worked in the public sector. She had no idea she was only there to be a free nanny who could bear children. 10.8kReads8.6Score77914d adds
2. 302 机 Captain, Please Route Around the Thunderstorm 机长先生，雷雨请绕飞 Zhao Le昭乐Modern Romance383k WordsCompleted [Aloof, proud commercial airline captain x sweet-voiced, beautiful air traffic controller. She has a longtime crush on him; they marry first and fall in love later. The print edition goes on sale February 28; the short drama is already out.] Before she was urged to go on a blind date, Meng Liyue never imagined the man she was meeting was the person she’d secretly loved since her student days. She had written his name countless times in her diary. After she married him, everyone thought Meng Liy 41.7kReads9.6Score4.7k14d adds
3. 303 够 So Dreamy! He’s Both Seductive and Wild 够苏！他又欲又野 ViVi1223Modern Romance289k WordsCompleted [Roguishly handsome, cocky race car driver X glamorous jewelry designer] [Two powerful families + sweet romance + both leads are each other's first] Jiang Yu is the heir to one of the capital's top families, yet instead of inheriting the family business, he spends all day tinkering with race cars. A line of English is tattooed on his forearm: Freedom is supreme. He has a face that draws women like bees to honey. Countless women want to ride in the passenger seat, but none of them get their wish. 21.8kReads9.3Score2.3k14d adds

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   The story features two strong characters: the female lead is a jewelry designer, independent, clear-headed, and a successful career woman; the male lead comes from a top-tier family in Beijing's elite circles and is a charmingly roguish race car driver. [Cool]

4. 304 嫁 I Married a Daddy-Type Big Shot. Well, Great, I’m Still Alive 嫁给爹系大佬，恩，很好，还活着 Lady Huahua花花大人呀Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted After their one-night stand, Jiang Yi never expected the man to be not only of distinguished status, but also of her father's generation. That wasn't all: he was the uncle of the man she was supposed to marry for a family alliance. Bai Heng, known in the underworld as Fourth Master Bai, was ruthless and worth tens of billions. No one could have imagined he would fall for a woman. Afraid her parents would find out she'd gotten involved with Bai Heng, Jiang Yi avoided him at every turn. But the lo 47.1kReads9.3Score3.1k14d adds
5. 305 梁 A Beautiful Scene for Liang Cheng 梁程美景 Entwined Moonlight月缱绻Modern Romance318k WordsCompleted [Female archaeologist from Xi'an x Hong Kong’s top cardiothoracic surgeon] Late at night aboard a train on the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, an announcement called for a doctor. Liang Shutai, who was on the upper bunk without her glasses, gave her spare glucose to the doctor treating someone on the lower bunk. When the train passed the Tanggula Mountains and her phone lost signal, Liang Shutai was in the dining car with a man across from her. He generously paid cash for her breakfast. Only after he lef 41.4kReads9.4Score5.9k14d adds

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   [Shy] That Cantonese is so sweet! [Attention] The male leads aren't exactly domineering CEOs, but they're incredibly rich. The female lead's occasional rebelliousness [Shy] And the darn entanglement after their unexpected encounter! [Shy]

6. 306 趁 As the Stars Fall 趁星星坠落 Meng Wan梦畹Modern Romance151k WordsCompleted [Mutually devoted couple / age gap / simmering tension / male lead schemes to make her his / happy ending] [Powerful, influential tycoon from Hong Kong City x clear-eyed, sensitive, ordinary young woman] By chance, Wen Er meets her roommate’s uncle, Yan Lanqing. A man who has made his way through high society, he is refined, distinguished, and untouchable. She thinks their paths won’t cross again. After all, she’s so ordinary she could be found anywhere, while he is a masterpiece, crafted at gr 142Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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   A Hong Kong-style romantic entanglement story; the male lead is very affectionate.

7. 307 不 I Will Never Leave the Green Mountains 不与青山辞 A Crescent Moon, Bright and Clear一弯皎皎Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted [Marry First, Love Later + Older Man + Guiding Lover + Both Pure] "A gentle, fatherly boyfriend and a bright little ray of sunshine" One moment, Jiang Tang thought she had finally made it through every hardship. The next, she was doing a full backflip and crashing into an iceberg. By a series of mishaps, she had managed to get involved with Mu Zhiqing. He was a mysterious businessman who stood alone atop a high tower, as unfathomable as a deep abyss. Rumor had it that he was upright and proper, 27.2kReads9.4Score2.9k14d adds

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   It's great, I love watching it! (>_>)

8. 308 破 Shattered Mirror: A Letter in Winter 破镜：冬日来信 Heaven Opens to Delusions天开妄想Modern Romance332k WordsCompleted [Rekindled romance + reunion after a long separation + childhood sweethearts + mutual devotion] [Gaming prodigy CEO hero + gentle and formidable investor heroine] When fifteen-year-old Jiang Beiyu was sent to live with the Shen family, she found the first ray of light in her bleak life. Shen Yibai was the celebrated heir who stood out among Kyoto’s elite, a young man who was reckless and arrogant, the respected Young Master Shen. With a prominent family background and exceptional intelligence an 2.5kReads8.9Score28314d adds

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   🦀🦀Kyoto Literature: Green Mountains Like Jade🌲🌲🌲 A sweet romance novel featuring a gentle, elegant woman from a prestigious family, a sophisticated and charismatic man, and a manga artist with billions in savings. Also featuring a powerful figure in Kyoto's elite circles and a chamber of commerce president. Already recommended! 👉👈 (Recommended below; read now if you want to see it!)

9. 309 她 She Drew the Gods Down from Heaven 她引神明坠落 Autumn Firefly秋流萤Modern Romance243k WordsCompleted Shen Daiyi comes from a prominent medical family in Jingbei. That year, her usually low-key mother suddenly holds a birthday banquet, drawing greetings from all the great families and landing Shen Daiyi a blind date. It’s snowing softly on the day of the date. The person she once had a crush on as a girl is seated beside her blind date. Like a snow-capped peak, like a god from the heavens, the man is just as he was back then: refined, extraordinary, and beyond reach, the sort no one would dare l 34.8kReads9.3Score4.7k14d adds
10. 310 醉 A Drunken Nighttime Kiss! One Flirt from Her, and the Arrogant Big Shot’s Heart Races 醉吻夜！她一撩，桀骜大佬心狂跳 A Crescent Moon一剪月Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Climbing the Capital’s Family Tree is now available on all platforms.] [Top Capital City Tycoon · Rebellious, Devoted Suit-Wearing Bad Boy vs. Ballet Princess · Radiant, Proud Little Swan] Li Zhi and Fu Yanze grew up together, but Li Zhi turned out to be the fake heiress. For the sake of his own interests, Fu Yanze chose to get engaged to the real heiress, a leading actress in the entertainment industry. He hoped Li Zhi would understand and said he would come back to marr 59.5kReads9.5Score7.3k14d adds

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    The ballet princess versus the suit-wearing thug is so sweet!

11. 311 私 A Private Kiss Beneath the Gardenia 私吻栀子 Shen Qingzhi沈清枳Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of Private Kiss of the Gardenia, with the same title, is coming soon. We hope you'll show it lots of support~ Intangible Cultural Heritage Suzhou Embroidery inheritor × upright, steady, and stern big shot Delicate yet resilient beauty from Jiangnan × self-disciplined young master from an old family Seven-year age gap | Marriage before love | One-on-one, both untouched * As the Gu family's sole heir, Gu Zhili was taught the virtues of a gentleman from childhood. Ever si 11.2kReads9.1Score1k14d adds

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    Highly recommend it! [Flying kiss]

12. 312 惟 Only the Southern Star in Sight 惟见南星 Zhou Weiqing, Who Loves Ginger Soup Mushrooms爱吃姜汤蘑菇的周惟清Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Yinglin County welcomes its new county chief, Zhou Weiqing, a hands-on leader carrying old wounds and devoting all his energy to the fight against poverty. Meanwhile, Jiang Nanxing, a highly accomplished agricultural graduate, puts down roots at the grassroots level, using her expertise and passion to drive change in the rural economy. Their work brings them together again and again. They visit fields and villages, tackling problems such as abandoned farmland and the disconnect between productio 47Reads7.0Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist comes from a powerful family. He works at the grassroots level, where he meets a high-achieving graduate from an agricultural university. Their work leads them to frequently collaborate, visiting fields and villages to solve problems such as land abandonment and the disconnect between production and sales. Through their efforts to attract businesses and build brands, they gradually develop a tacit understanding and symbiotic relationship. Zhou Weiqing's heart, closed off for eight years, is quietly opened by Jiang Nanxing's resilience and warmth, and under his guidance, she grows into a more visionary pillar of rural revitalization. This is a story about land and hope, struggle and healing, and also a love story that quietly grows and matures amidst green mountains and clear waters.

13. 313 我 Me and the Roses Are Always at Your Princess's Service! 我与玫瑰，随时为公主待命！ Milky Candy Puff奶糖酥Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available. Search for Sweet Mist on any platform to buy it.] [One-on-one sweet romance, doting with no limits] Zhou Jin, captain of the criminal investigation team, is unruly and wild. He hates being pestered more than anything and has no patience for comforting people. Yet after one mission, he made an exception and took a young woman into his home. The next day, everyone on the team was whispering: Would the girl get yelled into tears by Captain Zhou? She did cry, all 42.8kReads9.6Score6.4k14d adds
14. 314 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 10.9kReads8.9Score91714d adds
15. 315 替 After Three Years as a Stand-In, She Turns Around and Marries a Big Shot from Beijing's Elite Circle 替身三年，她转身嫁京圈大佬 Tomatoes, Peace Year After Year番茄岁岁安Modern Romance356k WordsCompleted [The second male lead pursues his wife only after losing her + the heroine marries someone else and never looks back + both leads are romantically inexperienced] [Powerful heir to the throne vs. fallen political heiress] The day disaster struck the Shu family, the first snow of the year fell over Rongcheng. In the bitter cold, Gu Chen brought a dazed and distraught Shu Sui’an back to the Gu residence. “It’s all right. I’m here. If the sky falls, I’ll hold it up for you.” After that, Gu Chen beca 62Reads8.1Score18414d adds

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    The female lead's father is under investigation, her mother has passed away, and she's being ridiculed. Her fiancé's family are fake good people. The male and female leads grew up together, but she suffered an accident when she was young and lost her memory. The male lead has always helped her in crucial moments. The content is very good, but the new novel's rating is a bit low.

16. 316 港 Old-Time Rain Between Hong Kong and Beijing 港京旧时雨 Shi Zha Ya贳栅啞Modern Romance669k WordsCompleted Mutual secret crush × age gap × protective, fatherly type × long-planned pursuit Warm, sly diplomat vs. cool, dazzling legal beauty Love makes the one with the upper hand bow their head: evenly matched *Everyone in Hong Kong City knows that Wen Yang, the heiress of the Wen family, is spoiled and hot-tempered. She has a stunning face that’s impossible to look away from, sometimes cool and distant, sometimes bright and dazzling. *The craziest things Wen Yang has ever done were flying off to study 12.1kReads8.9Score1.3k14d adds

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    A sweet and enduring love story between a diplomat and a lawyer, with a seven-year age gap.

17. 317 七 A Beautiful, Sweet 70s Girl Makes the Diplomat Blush 七零娇女纯又美，外交官他红了脸 Seven Talents七才Modern Romance533k WordsCompleted [Aloof, abstinent diplomat vs. charming, independent country girl in college, transmigrate into a book, both pure] Diplomat Chen Yichen is forced to bring a country girl who drugged him with an aphrodisiac back to the city. She catches thieves, knows her limits, and behaves with impeccable decorum. But to him, it is all just an act. Then Su Tang, exhausted, falls into Chen Yichen’s arms, and her fingertips accidentally brush against one of his sensitive spots… Her rosy lips part slightly, captiv 377Reads6.8Score10414d adds

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    ✨① The male lead is a retired senior official from Beijing, with a powerful father. The female lead is a gentle and classically beautiful 18-year-old girl who becomes famous for her dance and catches the eye of Secretary Sheng, who has been plotting for a long time. A political marriage binds them together with a marriage contract. It's a "raising" story with an age gap. The male lead dotes on the female lead. The romance between the leads is very sweet. It's a good read. ② The male lead is a diplomat with a high level of education. His mother is also an intellectual, and his father was a high-ranking official before retirement. The female lead is an independent college student from a rural area. The male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight and is very protective of her. He's afraid she'll date and wants her to get married to him first.

18. 318 欲 A Rose Drenched in Desire, the Capital's Big Shot Falls in Love at First Sight 欲染玫瑰，京圈大佬一次成瘾 Mo Qing漠情Modern Romance598k WordsCompleted [Redemption + Secret Crush + Both Pure + Sweet Romance + Long-Planned] [Down-and-out, aloof beauty + Powerful, fatherly big shot with a refined air] [Age Gap + Uncle-and-Nephew Love Triangle] To pay for her mother's treatment, Jiang Liyang sells her virtue despite her pride. That night, the strange man treats her with endless tenderness. But the memory becomes a thorn in her heart. She has no idea that the man has been planning this for a long time. Powerful and shrewd, he advances step by 2.1kReads9.1Score23814d adds

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    It was all planned long ago; there's an eight-year age gap; the male lead is a big shot in Beijing's elite circles, and he's incredibly nice.

19. 319 港 Rain Falls on a Hong Kong Night 港夜雨落 Recounting Old Tales in the South南叙旧事Modern Romance163k WordsCompleted Tomato Original: [A powerful new money tycoon from Hong Kong's elite circles x a young lady from a scholarly family in Beijing's elite circles] A powerful man in Hong Kong bows his head for love Hong Kong elite romance + older man romance + powerful male lead + both leads sexually inexperienced + indulgent, sweet-and-angsty romance + reunion after a long separation The year he left in such a hurry, she was heartbroken beyond words. For two whole years, she never saw him again or heard any news o 61Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story of a newly powerful Hong Kong tycoon and a wealthy Beijing heiress is unparalleled online; it's the epitome of sweetness and heartbreak, a tale of doting affection and age difference. The male lead sets off three fireworks displays for the female lead in Victoria Harbour, accompanies her on three romantic getaways in Zurich, and takes her to see three purple flower fields – it's breathtakingly beautiful and has an off-the-charts level of popularity. Everyone should check it out!

20. 320 京 A Young Dream in the Capital at Night 京夜稚梦 White Jade Robe白玉衫Modern Romance128k WordsOngoing * A powerful man from one of the capital's great families X a female star who rose to fame for her beauty and traditional crafts * A refined, devoted, fatherly man X a pure, alluring, proud beauty from Jiangnan * “The Capital's Tyrant King” X “Jiangnan's Daji” [Ten-year age gap, fatherly male lead, warm family life among powerful clans, top-tier wealthy families, devoted to each other, sweet romance, traditional crafts, Eastern aesthetics, younger uncle, ensemble cast from the capital's elite ci 4.1kReads8.1Score58614d adds

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    "King Zhou of Beijing x Daji of Jiangnan" is a novel featuring high-ranking officials, intangible cultural heritage, virginity, and aristocratic families. The two books are published together.

21. 321 京 Entwined in Beijing’s Snow 京雪缠颂 Three Pears Beneath the Moon月下三梨Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, stubborn beauty and lawyer × older, unhinged king of capital in Beijing] [A touch bittersweet / slow-burn tension / one-on-one / both leads are virgins / happy ending / older man] He confessed his love to her, but she mistook it for a hookup. When he realized Ni Song was using him, he swallowed his pain and let her marry him. Xie Zongcen never imagined he would willingly become a stepping stone for anyone. “Xie Zongcen, why do I have to give us a chance?” “I don’t want you to be 481Reads—Score10514d adds

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    This book is absolutely amazing!!!

22. 322 港 The Flower of Hong Kong's Beloved 港宠戒之花 Everything Is About Romance风月都相关Modern Romance227k WordsOngoing [Hong Kong’s God of Wealth vs. Beijing’s Little Princess] The cold-faced Buddha × the fiery enchantress (Forceful pursuit + secret crush + age gap + both leads are inexperienced) Schemes within schemes, a bit of a brain teaser The century-old Shi financial empire on Hong Kong Island has a Third Master who never smiles. He dominates the business world with an iron fist that makes people shudder, yet few have ever seen his true face. Rumor has it he was disfigured in a serious car accident and lef 13Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    If you're looking for novels featuring high-ranking officials, I have to recommend these three. They're all by the same author. The first one isn't finished yet and has a low rating, but trust me, you won't regret investing in it! [Laughing][laughing][attention][attention]

23. 323 撩 Scented Seduction 撩香 Dudu读读Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Young heir from Beijing's elite circle + rational beauty × mutual secret crush × intense push and pull × sweet romance and healing] Pei Xueyan, the third young master of the Pei family, wielded immense power and was ruthless in his methods. Everyone fawned over him. Ji Fei wanted nothing more than to stay far away from him. She was the daughter of his father's mistress, and that status meant they were worlds apart. After they met again, the more they argued, the closer they grew, though both kn 811Reads8.9Score10114d adds

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    Both of these are good options. One of them has a male lead who's a mayor, but I can't remember which one (neither of the male leads are chaste).

24. 324 雨 Deep Love on a Rainy Night 雨夜情深 Qiao Xiaoqiao乔小巧Modern Romance187k WordsOngoing “I won’t be anyone’s substitute.” “Do you think someone like me would need a substitute for anyone to take care of my physical needs?” The air falls silent. Then comes the sound of a vessel striking the floor tiles. “Get out.” Three years ago, a girl who looked exactly like her suddenly left. He had never cared for affairs between men and women, so when she appeared three years later, everyone assumed it was because of that other woman. But... Only he knew that she was herself, and the ot —Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 325 符 A Smile from Fu 符之一笑 Dudu读读Modern Romance2k WordsCompleted Young Master Tang said with complete confidence, “Fu Xiao, you like me.” Fu Xiao stared at him in disbelief. “You’re crazy.” “When I kissed you, you felt something.” “That was my first kiss. Anyone would feel something if they were kissed out of the blue, okay? I’m not dead!” “Your first kiss?” Young Master Tang was quite pleased. “See? You’re destined to be my wife.” So all that gentlemanly behavior was an act. He was nothing but a shameless rogue! 2.9kReads8.7Score17214d adds
26. 326 我 I Married the Wrong Man and Died Tragically, Now Beijing's Elite Weep for Me 我错嫁惨死，京圈大佬为我哭红眼 Ye Liwan叶梨晚Modern Romance586k WordsCompleted The day Shen Xiwei died was the very day Pei Yunxiao got married! Pei Yunxiao was the son of the Shen family’s chauffeur. Feeling sorry for his poor circumstances, Shen Xiwei let him ride to school with her in her Maybach, gave him a card to use, showered him with expensive luxury goods, and handed him the company her father had left behind. He spent her money and enjoyed everything she gave him, yet dated someone else. He treated his girlfriend like a princess but ordered Shen Xiwei around like 5.1kReads7.8Score2k14d adds

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    🍑These are all great!🔥🔥 A spoiled heiress from Hong Kong x a tycoon from Beijing. The man hidden in the darkness traced circles on the ice cubes in his glass, amusement gleaming in his eyes. "Who is she?" "Looks like the ex-girlfriend of the young master of the Xie family. Hey, isn't she supposed to be a poor, innocent girl?" Poor? Innocent girl? Jin Boqian silently curled his lips. What kind of poor, innocent girl could afford a custom-made emerald-cut diamond ring? 🔥🔥 A little princess from Hong Kong x a prince from Beijing's elite circles, a seemingly sweet but actually ruthless socialite x a cunning and loyal tycoon. The gentle and refined prince held the pure and beautiful girl tightly in his arms, gently nuzzling her cheek with his nose, murmuring obsessively, "Xiao Jiu, I love you so much." Ji Cen prided himself on being aloof and self-possessed, but upon seeing his best friend's younger brother's girlfriend, he experienced for the first time what love and desire truly meant. After going through great lengths to marry her, he pampered her like a precious jewel, treating her like royalty, and forbidding anyone from saying a bad word about her.

27. 327 七 The 1970s' Adored Couch Potato: She Really Isn't Bragging! 七零娇宠咸鱼之她真没在凡尔赛！ Cheerful, Sunny, Lucky Goose开朗阳光幸运鹅Modern Romance773k WordsOngoing *A lazy, well-fed cutie vs. a secretary who acts abstinent in public but is a devoted pervert in private, with a fatherly streak [Powerful man lowers his head + age gap + love at first sight + sweet and satisfying] [The heroine is a native with a refined, self-serving streak and a strong sense that she deserves the best. She won’t lose weight, move to the countryside, or go to the black market.] Baozhu, a precious little treasure. Everyone who sees Xue Baozhu can’t help but marvel at how lucky 10.1kReads7.1Score55614d adds

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    👇👇👇1️⃣The male lead comes from a top-tier noble family and holds a high position in the military. The female lead comes from an unfortunate family but is stunningly beautiful and intelligent. She endures hardship to win over this unattainable beauty and eventually marries into a wealthy and powerful family. 2️⃣The male lead also comes from a noble family, is ten years older than the female lead, and holds a high-ranking political position. The female lead, who was pampered from childhood, lives a life of luxury after marrying the male lead. She is the luckiest female lead on Tomato, without a doubt. [Eating melon][Thumbs up]

28. 328 高 Snowfall on the High Peaks 高岭落雪 A Chang Ya阿常吖Modern Romance222k WordsCompleted [Feel-Good School Romance at First, Angsty High-Level Officialdom Drama Later] [Love at First Sight vs. Love That Grows Over Time] [Powerful Family vs. Martyr’s Orphan] School’s been a real headache lately, but at least I heard that the taciturn school bully might have a crush on me... In the purest days of their love, Song Qiubai said they should break up, and Xu Chengche leaped off a building without hesitation. In the purest days of their love, Song Qiubai infiltrated a human trafficking ring 32Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Articles written by senior officials in City A

29. 329 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 27kReads9.2Score3.6k14d adds

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    This book is so exciting! [Admiration][Heart][Heart] The male lead's unrequited love comes true, and he always considers the female lead's needs. He's also a proud simp with incredibly positive values. [Shy] His personality is so vivid! [Heart][Heart] I declare this to be my top 1-v1 contemporary romance novel! [Sending Heart][Admiration][Admiration] Before she could respond, Fu Sijiu suddenly spoke in a gentle Cantonese tone, his voice deep and tender: "I don't know why I like you. Just thinking about you makes me feel like I'm dying." "Don't make me angry," Fu Sijiu murmured, his hands still moving, regardless of whether she heard him or not. "I'm not very good at being a simp yet. If I get angry, you'll have to suffer... Be good, and I'll earn money for you to spend, okay?" You really have no shame. Fu Sijiu: "Tell me quickly, you want to pick me up, please ask me to wait for you here." "..." Feng Wu was speechless for a moment, then said helplessly, "I'll come pick you up, you wait at the company." Fu Sijiu was dissatisfied with her attitude: "You beg me." Feng Wu closed her eyes: "I'll slap you to death." "..." Silence. The two fell silent at the same time. Just as Feng Wu's patience ran out and she was about to hang up, a man's arrogant and haughty voice came through the phone: "Can we change it to marriage? I can't stand any hardship." "Hey!" Fu Sijiu's tone deepened, and he said unhappily, "Would you like to hold such a beautiful hand?" "..." Feng Wu couldn't help but laugh again, "Can you stop praising yourself all the time?" Fu Sijiu reached out his hand: "Hurry up, don't wait until I change my mind." Feng Wu's eyelashes fluttered like small fans, and she murmured: "No." Fu Sijiu's patience ran out. She had been avoiding him since they left the house, and hadn't let him hold her hand for a long time. He had endured it all the way. Whether she wanted to or not, Fu Sijiu gripped her hand tightly, not allowing her to pull away, and said in a firm tone, "I didn't really ask you to coax me—"

30. 330 他 His Bones Were Cold as Ice, Yet He Was Undone by Her Slender Waist 他一身冷骨，败给一把软腰 Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance344k WordsCompleted (Two powerful families + marriage first, love later + a formidable team: a seemingly sweet but secretly cunning heroine vs. a devoted CEO) Rumor has it that the third young lady of the Nan family trapped Second Master Fu into marriage by getting pregnant. Unwilling to be manipulated, Second Master Fu planned to keep the child and get rid of the mother. Little did he know, the third young lady of the Nan family had exactly the same idea. Second Master Fu, sharp-edged and stern, stormed her hom 5.9kReads9.1Score50214d adds

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    🌟🐳① The seemingly innocent but actually cunning female lead loves wearing cheongsams; the male lead is initially a grumpy puppy but later becomes a loyal dog—it's a classic case of "it's actually pretty good." 🌟💦② The male lead initially thinks the female lead is faking it and deliberately tries to get close to her, but she's actually quite rational and clear-headed, and he's the one who falls for her first. 🌟🐠③ A domineering, fatherly male lead and a gentle, scholarly female lead. After their arranged marriage, they sleep in separate rooms, but every time the female lead wakes up, she finds herself in the male lead's bed. The male lead claims it's sleepwalking.

31. 331 京 November Winter in Northern Capital 京北十一月冬 Sleepy Jia睡不醒的佳Modern Romance30k WordsCompleted In November, winter winds cut through Jingbei, and snow fell in silence. Fu Ciyuan, the most powerful man in Jingbei’s elite families, is older, restrained, patient, and shrewd. Shen Yueli, a proud, resilient, clear-eyed heiress, once shared a deep love with him in their youth. Now, they are worlds apart. To preserve the Fu family’s power and secure its position, Fu Ciyuan gave in to family pressure and a calculation of interests, choosing to form a marriage alliance with the Lin family. Seeing 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It is the restraint unique to the older generation.

32. 332 心 Heart-Pounding Game! Young Master Bo, the Tycoon's Heir, Can't Handle It 心动游戏！财阀薄爷他玩不起 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Shen Zhiyi marries into the elite Bo family as a bride meant to bring good fortune to her sick husband. In everyone's eyes, she's the perfect daughter-in-law: refined and gentle. Bo Yu's first verdict on Shen Zhiyi: two words, “All an act.” His second verdict: “A fake woman, not worth mentioning.” Later, people see the once all-powerful Master Bo gripping his wife's hand and desperately explaining the awful things he said in a recording, begging her again and again to forgive him. Later still, M 19.4kReads9.2Score1.6k14d adds
33. 333 遭 After I Was Cheated On, My Aloof Boss Fell for Me at First Sight! 遭劈腿，高冷领导对我一见钟情！ Sweet Weiwei甜薇薇Modern Romance296k WordsCompleted The book has only just received its rating, so there aren't many reviews yet. That will change with time. I hope you'll show it lots of support! [Marriage + love at first sight + both leads are inexperienced] A powerful senior official × a pretty grassroots-level employee To everyone else, Su Ningyue, an unnoticed junior employee, and Gu Jingchuan, a high-ranking official, seem worlds apart. But an inexplicable bond keeps bringing them together again and again. The first time they meet: Su Ningy 7kReads8.9Score69714d adds

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    🎀✨A romance novel featuring a high-ranking official. ① A powerful finance bureau chief x a beautiful low-level employee. Gu Jingchuan, a princeling in Beijing's elite circles, grew up in a privileged compound. He was transferred to Linjiang City as a leader, known for his decisive actions and aloof, cold demeanor. Yet, this man, seemingly indifferent to women, fell for Su Ningyue at first sight… The innocent little rabbit couldn't escape the wolf's temptation and willingly fell into its den!

34. 334 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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    A truly unique contemporary romance masterpiece; I'm so glad I didn't miss it! Both the career and romance storylines are absolutely brilliant. The male and female leads are incredibly charming, definitely not for those new to romance novels. The writing is superb; it left me with a slightly cynical taste. It's absolutely amazing!

35. 335 楚 Chu Huaixu, the Lost Little Daisy 楚淮序，弄丢的小雏菊 Mr. Hanbao瀚堡先生Modern Romance175k WordsCompleted Both leads work in the public sector + age gap + love at first sight • Chu Huaixu was hosting a symposium on arts education at universities. Jian Chu, a young art teacher, spoke as a representative, and her fresh, refined presence and original insights caught everyone’s attention. Until the day his diplomat first love returned from overseas. “She’s just your substitute.” I heard him say it with my own ears. I hid the ultrasound in my sketchbook and fled the city that very night. Months later, he 1.3kReads6.6Score10114d adds
36. 336 缠 Entangled Possession 缠绵占有 Sweet Woodruff繁缕花Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted Original title: Entwined Possession Bad Woman vs. Hopeless Romantic [Capital Tycoon from Beijing’s Elite Circle x Glamorous, Alluring Model + Male Stand-In + Winning Her Back + The Powerful One Bows His Head + Devoted Couple] Everyone in the upper echelons of the capital knew that Mr. Tan had a girlfriend who loved him deeply. No matter whether Tan Qishen was right or wrong, Yan Man would obediently come to soothe him. Yet Tan Qishen remained cold toward her. Yan Man could clearly feel it, but s 15.3kReads9.0Score1.2k14d adds
37. 337 你 You Protect the Country, and I’ll Protect You 你保护祖国我保护你 Kaka Luo Lan卡卡罗懒Modern Romance277k WordsCompleted At eighteen, Song Jia stood on the platform in the compound and declared, “Yan Yan protects the country; I’ll protect Yan Yan.” She changed her college entrance exam application from an art academy to a military medical university. At twenty, Qin Yan broke up with her and unilaterally cut off all contact. At twenty-two, Song Jia was rushed to the hospital with severe injuries. She watched Qin Yan, just discharged from the hospital, walk right past her, but her injuries were so grave that she cou 6.8kReads8.9Score63214d adds
38. 338 疯 The Unhinged Big Shot's Twisted Devotion Leaves His Soft Little Darling Dazed with Kisses 疯批大佬病态溺宠，小娇软被亲懵 Sparkling Little Gold闪闪小金Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted Short drama now streaming | [Beautiful, soft-spoken, coy little temptress x Powerful, high-ranking, unhinged tycoon] When Jiang Yaoyao transmigrated into a book, she was perched coquettishly on the villainous tycoon’s lap, her red lips close to the side of his face. Her voice was soft and sweet, her eyes seductive. “Mr. Pei, I’ve admired you for a long time...” The man looked down at her, his eyes cold and unreadable. The next moment, he grabbed her wrist. The dagger the original character had s 44.6kReads9.3Score3.7k14d adds
39. 339 京 A Guide to Rising to Power as a Madam in the Capital Circle 京圈夫人上位指南 A Little Butt一只屁屁Modern Romance658k WordsCompleted [Powerful leads who dote on each other × intense push and pull × power as the bride price × masterful guide and lover × older, devoted, fatherly man] he, dual-C romance in an alternate setting [romance × strategy] The day Chen Nuo got together with Fang Jingxiu, people in Beijing’s social circles laughed at her. They said the daughter of a small-time building materials merchant from Yongzhou was nothing but a pretty plaything in the hands of a powerful man. But no one knew... That the aloof, asc 51kReads9.2Score7.4k14d adds

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    Love is like a light, drizzling rain.

40. 340 难 No Resisting the Abyssal Heart 难抵渊心 Kaka Luo Lan卡卡罗懒Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted This is the story of Yu Yuan and He Jiao. It was the words “Good girl,” Song Jia's childhood nickname, that first made Yu Yuan notice He Jiao. He could give He Jiao everything, except his love. He Jiao bore Yu Yuan two children, but in the end, in the operating room, Yu Yuan showed her no mercy. “Yu Yuan, if I were her, would you still try to kill me?” “Miss He, I was the one who brought you to Beishi. Now I'm taking you away. Mr. Yu said you must never set foot in Beishi again.” 510Reads6.7Score12414d adds
41. 341 黑 The Dark Moonlight Is Sweet and Tender 黑月光她又娇又软 Little Beast Ali小兽阿狸Modern Romance519k WordsCompleted [Tempting Black Baccarat Rose × bad-boy, unhinged heir to a powerful Beijing family] [Second male lead chases his wife and regrets it too late + male lead’s secret crush comes true + clear-eyed heroine + sweet, seductive flirting + utterly doting love] Everyone said Shen Qingwu was lucky. With her captivating face, she had managed to win over the powerful Lu family and become the apple of Lu Sui’s eye, the family’s eldest son. But on their wedding day, Lu Sui abandoned his bride and walked out 5.1kReads9.0Score69114d adds

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    The first book is about the sweet love between King Zhou of Beijing and Daji of Jiangnan; the second book is about the Crown Prince of Beijing and the alluring rose; the third book is about the Hong Kong entertainment circle.

42. 342 救 Help! My Arranged Marriage Husband Came Home and Flirts with Me Every Day 救！联姻老公回国后天天撩我 Hua You花柚Modern Romance272k WordsCompleted Best Friends Series, Book 1: Spoiled by Him [Double wealthy families + sweet romance + one-on-one, both leads have no prior relationships + happy ending + married first, fall in love later + long-laid plans] [Truly haughty rose of a young lady vs. seemingly aloof heir to a powerful family] Jiang Zhi, eldest daughter of the Jiang family of Beicheng, is hailed as the most dazzling rose in the city: breathtakingly beautiful, bold and uninhibited, and accustomed to getting away with anything on the 7.4kReads9.2Score65514d adds

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    🐯 [A Truly Arrogant Rose Lady Vs a Fake High-and-mighty Prince]✨ [Both leads have mouths! Super sweet with no angst]✨Jiang Zhi, the eldest daughter of the Jiang family in Beicheng, is hailed as the most beautiful and delicate rose, stunningly beautiful, flamboyant, and prone to using her beauty to commit crimes. ✨One day, this radiant rose was plucked by Qiu Shuang, the usually aloof and indifferent high-and-mighty prince of Beicheng. ✨Instantly, countless young masters of Beicheng lamented the loss of this most beautiful rose, and countless socialites of Beicheng wept that the proud and aloof prince of the Su family had become a married man.

43. 343 有 Lucky to Have Found Love on a Blind Date 有幸得之，相亲遇到爱 Cherish Warmth惜暖Modern Romance846k WordsCompleted [Age gap, mutual devotion and support, doting romance with no angst] Twenty-six-year-old Jiang Xuerong met Xie Mingyu through a coworker. They were like parallel lines that should never have crossed, but after one chance encounter after another, they were drawn to each other and came together. Everyone said Jiang Xuerong was a flower planted in a pile of cow dung when she married Xie Mingyu. Only she knew that choosing him was the best decision she had ever made. His tolerant nature and steady t 12.6kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds

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    I highly recommend these novels featuring high-ranking officials. The plots are smooth and logical, depicting a simple and heartwarming love story. The male and female leads shine in their respective fields, and there are no melodramatic clichés or silly moments. They are truly heartwarming and enjoyable reads.

44. 344 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, 20.5kReads9.3Score2.9k14d adds
45. 345 扑 Leaping Toward the Rose 扑向玫瑰 Wusu Bubble Rice Cracker乌苏泡仙贝Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted [The physical edition of Roses and Hymns is now available] [Princess x daddy type: a mixed-race, spirited heiress * an older, scheming Daddy] [Marriage first, love later + long-planned romance + devoted couple + happy ending] Her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, Lu Jingran, is obsessed with playing the hero to Cinderella. Shen Jinyi decides to break off their engagement and find someone else. After much deliberation, she gathers her courage and approaches Lu Jingran’s older brother, Lu Huishi, 31.5kReads9.5Score4k14d adds

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    All the top-rated masterpieces are here! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] Just watch them, they're super captivating! [Masterpiece][Masterpiece][Masterpiece]

46. 346 金 Golden Silk Begonia 金丝海棠 Strawberry-Flavored Snail Noodles草莓味螺蛳粉Modern Romance178k WordsOngoing [Runaway heiress × retired powerhouse, both strong] [Nine-year age gap • love at first sight • doting older man • elopement • rivals competing for her] That winter, Ming Xiyu ran away from home to escape an arranged marriage and made it all the way to Italy. In Florence, the elegant, free-spirited city immortalized by Xu Zhimo, a chance encounter at a bar brought her face-to-face with an exceptionally mysterious guesthouse owner. Seduction and sparring. Love at first sight, an incurable obsessio 15Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    Super good! The first and second books are still ongoing, but they're so good! I just started reading the first one today, it's so good! The second and third books are one book each, I'll read the third one first. It's a group portrait of people from the Beijing entertainment circle, and it's really good!!!

47. 347 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
48. 348 校 Campus Ace: The Big Shot Is Playing the Pig to Eat the Tiger Again 校园王牌：大佬又在扮猪吃虎 Black Ink on White Paper白纸黑字Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Print edition signed] She was the world's number one genius assassin, a name that struck terror into the hearts of all who heard it. Cold and ruthless, she killed without a trace, only to be deceived and used by her organization and brutally murdered. Then she was reborn as a fat, stupid, good-for-nothing female student? Fat? Once she slimmed down, she stunned everyone! Stupid? The president of Jing University personally came to recruit her! Good-for-nothing? A legendary hacker begged to call h 57.9kReads9.3Score5.3k14d adds

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    The author is truly amazing! Both the male and female leads are incredibly strong, and the female lead's true colors are constantly revealed – it's so satisfying! And the romance between the leads isn't clingy or overly sweet. I declare this the best and most enjoyable novel I've ever read!

49. 349 领 Boss, We're Not Close 领导，我们不熟 A Confused Madman, Ah Ah迷迷糊糊的疯子啊啊Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted When they first met, he was the vibrant boy next door, and she was a sensitive, insecure girl who knew little of the world. Song Jinyan would grin and call Su Niannian “Little Stutterer,” and he would also patiently tutor her in her studies. When they met again, he was an ambitious senior leader, and she was an earnest staff member. Su Niannian thought Song Jinyan had long since forgotten the girl next door, until one day after an event, a drunk Song Jinyan stopped her in the corridor and asked 9.9kReads9.1Score1.2k14d adds

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    From the boy next door to his boss, and then to falling in love and getting married, it's a super good read.

50. 350 酒 A Drunken Mistake Forces Me into a Flash Marriage with the Capital’s Most Eligible Heiress 酒后失控，被迫闪婚京圈大小姐 Jiang Haochen江浩辰Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Everyday romance + no System, no golden finger + one heroine + marriage before love] A night of reckless passion, brought about by a twist of fate, changed Duan Ye’s life. Duan Ye admitted his mistake to the woman he loved, but unfortunately, she didn’t care at all. The woman from that night showed up at his door with her household registration booklet, and Duan Ye was forced into a flash marriage. Duan Ye thought his life was bound to be miserable from then on, but who could have guessed... Wh 29.1kReads8.8Score2.8k14d adds

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    😜① The female lead initially believed it was a business marriage arranged by her family, but little did she know it was all due to the male lead's insistence. The rose he secretly loved finally blossomed in his heart. 🎈 ② Two exceptionally talented individuals, one a prodigy and the other a princess, both eager to prove themselves the strongest. This is a tug-of-war, and also a baiting maneuver (who will become whose prey remains to be seen). 😃

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