I'm a Picky Reader. Any Niche BL Novels with Great Writing? I'm Tired of the Same Old Tropes 本人看书叼有没有小众文笔双楠小说老套路都看烦了

1. 1 谁 Who Says a Young Marshal Can’t Live Off His Wife? 谁说少帅就不能吃软饭 A Page of Fireworks一纸烟火Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Fictional Republic-Era Setting + Reunion After Years Apart + Two Strong Leads + They Hurt Each Other at First, Then Dote on Each Other] [Mad Warlord Top VS Resilient Returnee Bottom] His father was dead, his brother-in-law had been imprisoned, his sister had hanged herself, and their home had been seized. When Shen Huaijing returned from France to Jiangcheng, all he found was a family destroyed and everyone he loved gone. To save his brother-in-law from execution, he chose a pa 6.3kReads9.0Score702Shelves

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   Two strong and pure individuals from the Republican era, reunited after a long separation, facing extreme tension, a madcap critique of the young warlord and his overseas-educated son.

2. 2 今 Will You Fall for My Persona Today? 今天你会为我的人设着迷吗？ Two Shadows Over Qingxun双影照清浔Two Male Leads390k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Both Pure, 1v1 + Transmigrate into a Book + Reborn + Courtship (Unlock a New Character Type Every Week)] Pretty, foolish, and maxed-out in combat ability transmigrated-into-a-book bottom VS a shameless, tea-scented reborn top After Gu Xilou died, he was reborn in another world with his memories intact. He cherished this second life and studied desperately, finally getting into his dream university by the skin of his teeth. But on the first day he met his roommate, he suddenly r 2.6kReads9.1Score356Shelves

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   The protagonist changes his persona every week, it's super good! ♡ Gu Xilou (main character is the receiver) transmigrated into a book, and his roommate is the popular protagonist. He awakens a system, and his target is none other than the popular protagonist. The system draws a persona for him every week: a rose-flavored bottom, Tomie, a vampire, an elf in drag—you name it… satisfying all kinds of fantasies. The tea-flavored top, Lu Wuyan, is good at flirting. Personally, I feel the top should be the beautiful top type. I'm too slow to describe it, please read the main text! 💕 [Learned something]

3. 3 雄 The Male Lord Says Nothing, He Just Keeps Telling Fortunes 雄主不语，只是一味算卦 Green Ants, Young Wine绿蚁青醅Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted The main story is complete Insect romance, two equally powerful leads, one-on-one sweet romance, plot-driven thrills, and a touch of the occult. A romantic comedy about two insects with a happy ending (with a bit of an ensemble cast) After unexpectedly gaining immortality and living for nearly a thousand years, the Grand Diviner was finally struck dead by lightning, and transported into an insectoid novel, where he was matched with a male insect spouse. A quick calculation told him that today w 20.2kReads9.5Score2.6kShelves

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   This story features two main characters, a male protagonist and a female protagonist. The plot is straightforward and avoids clichés or melodramatic tropes. ① The protagonist, a former imperial advisor from ancient times, lives in the modern era and even transmigrates to the insectoid age, becoming a male. Both the male and female leads experience love at first sight. The story includes elements of metaphysics, economics, and power struggles. ② The female lead transmigrates, going from a theatrical performer to the wife of a young marshal, receiving not only the marshal's affection but also the doting love of his family. The romance between the two leads is light and develops quickly, but the plot (including the career storyline) is extensive, involving wars, power struggles, and warlords.

4. 4 民 The Republic's First Young Marshal's Wife 民国第一少帅夫人 The Little A Dou Who Can't Be Helped扶不起的小阿斗Two Male Leads873k WordsOngoing [Male-Male Romance + Devoted Pairing + Warlord + Opera Performer + Happy Ending] A famous male dan performer unexpectedly transmigrates to Republican-era China as an opera singer. Penniless, he’s now being forced into prostitution? “Boss Bai, the Commander wants you to perform at his banquet. You’re going, whether you like it or not. And if you try to kill yourself again, don’t blame us if our guns aren’t steady!” “How much?” “What?” “How much are you paying?” “Ahem, this whole box of gold bars 1.7kReads9.3Score198Shelves
5. 5 商 With a Shop at My Fingertips, I Urge the Male Lead to Behave 商城在手，男主我劝你善良 The Unspoken Guest不诉之客Two Male Leads690k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + both leads are strong + transmigration into a game + fantasy + secret identities + both devoted to each other + sweet and angsty moments + happy ending] Lin Yao transmigrated into a fantasy game and became a villainous NPC who was destined to be imprisoned by the protagonist as his male lover. He couldn’t leave the game until the protagonist wiped out his entire clan. To get home, Lin Yao pretended to torment the protagonist and use him, while secretly treating his wounds, 331Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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   Ensemble cast, story-driven

6. 6 少 Young Master! Please Love Me 少爷！求您爱我 Nobody818无人818Two Male Leads262k WordsCompleted Cool, aloof young master as the pursuer, soft and sweet male courtesan as the pursued. Dual perspectives. Readers can put themselves in either character’s shoes. [Two male leads + sweet romance + a touch of angst + multiple couples + the pursued fights back + political schemes + officialdom + clever characters] Wen Ruyu gazed at him shyly, a faint blush spreading across his fair cheeks. “I want you to kiss me, Young Master.” Yan Qingchen’s heart jolted at his words. He stammered, “What?” Wen Ruy 142Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Chapter Twenty-Seven: When he returned, he couldn't find him in the room. He went to the inner room and saw that he had taken off his clothes, revealing his rounded shoulders and delicate collarbones. He used the blanket to cover the rest of his exposed skin. Wen Ruyu glanced at him shyly, his bright eyes sparkling with an indescribable charm and allure. Yan Qingchen stared at him blankly, unable to help but swallow hard.

7. 7 凰 The Phoenix’s Throne: A Game of Power Across the World 凰权弈天下之渡世 Yi Yi Yi Shu亦苡逸瑹Two Male Leads430k WordsOngoing [A restrained, rational, fragile beauty as the bottom x a gentle, scheming Seventh Prince x a wild, possessive demon king x a silent, protective general x a worldly-detached Imperial Preceptor who observes the Heavenly Dao as the top x ...] Shen Moyan transmigrates into the body of the Northern Prince's hostage, confined deep in the palace, and is bound to a fortune-conquest System. The four realms' powers converge as nine princes vie for the throne amid hidden undercurrents. High freedom of cho 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Come and see, save the children! Only 8 people have read this so far 🤦🤦

8. 8 快 Quick Transmigration: A Game of Conquering a Thousand Worlds 快穿之万界攻略游戏 Yi Yi Yi Shu亦苡逸瑹Two Male Leads197k WordsCompleted Volume One: ABO Military Academy: White Roses Bloom Amid the Smoke of War Cedar entwines with strong liquor, and a white rose opens amid dark agarwood. Is this a clash of classes, or surrender to instinct? “What you think is a dead end is a trap I carefully laid.” The protagonist in the bottom role isn’t a goody-two-shoes. He’s smart, and no fool. He gets satisfying revenge on those who deserve it, and returns kindness to those who treat him well. But human nature is complicated, so sometimes... 2Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 9 从 The White Moonlight of the Aristocratic Academy's Big Shot Since Childhood 从小就是贵族学院大佬的白月光 Up Early Again又早八了Two Male Leads287k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, independent mute bottom] and [Obsessive, possessive young master top] A slice-of-life story, devoted to each other, sweet romance Before starting college, Chen Wang had always lived in a small coastal town. Life had its ups and downs, but was more or less happy. That changed during the summer when he was seven, when his grandmother brought home a boy named Shen Yanli. At first, Chen Wang had no idea who the boy was. Thinking he was just as unfortunate as himself, he kept trying to 505Reads6.9Score103Shelves

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   It features two male leads, and the author's writing is quite good. The protagonist is initially mute, but recovers later. The other male lead is very innocent yet also somewhat twisted, constantly restraining himself. I didn't find any major flaws, making it perfect for passing the time. It's sweet, reassuring, and doesn't feel formulaic. ❤️❤️

10. 10 他 The Musclebound Gym Bro Fell First 他一个健身猛男先动心了 Ji Yu姬雩Two Male Leads666k WordsCompleted Yang Shuheng has lived for eighteen years and has never doubted that he is straight as an arrow. He has had girlfriends, is obsessed with working out, and has built a nicely defined body with a layer of soft muscle. His life has always been mapped out: Go to college, date, graduate, get a job, and follow the usual path through life. That is, until the first day of school. Outside the dorm building, he runs into Bao Yuhuai, wearing a white tank top. Sunlight falls across his firm, graceful muscle 1.5kReads8.5Score157Shelves

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    This book is actually quite good; you can take a look.

11. 11 异 Farming in Another World, I Found Myself a Husband 异世种田，我捡到一个夫君 The Worthy Make No Mistakes人贤无过Two Male Leads500k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted only to each other, sweet romance, transmigrate, special abilities, golden finger, direct and honest pursuit] Ye Zi developed a cure for the zombie virus. He had hoped to become an adult, but instead, he died for the cause. He got the chance to transmigrate and be reborn. He should have been thrilled, but instead he became someone who was neither male nor female. Fortunately, he likes men, and here he can find a partner without hiding it. Their first meeting: “Marry me 1.6kReads8.8Score207Shelves

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    A sweet, mutually pampering story with rapid plot development, featuring an incredibly powerful cheat ability, and no frustrating moments; the main focus is on your own enjoyment.

12. 12 清 Soberly Falling Apart [Male-Male Romance] 清醒沦陷【双男主】 Scratchy Tiger挠挠虎Two Male Leads178k WordsCompleted Hard tech, financial rivalry, and sapiosexual romance: rigorous storytelling with airtight logic. A clash between equals, a contest between worthy opponents, judgments made with careful timing, and a clear-headed surrender to love. This is a rational romance that begins with business rivalry and ends with building a System. If emotions can be modeled and trust can be governed by a protocol, how should two people who fear losing control plan their “risk management” and design the “resilience syst 2.8kReads—Score243Shelves

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    Hard technology financial game, intellectual romance, rigorous narrative, closed-loop logic, niche audience, no data.

13. 13 匪 The Bandit Chief and His Sugar Daddy 匪头子和他的金主 Dragon Roaming the Nine Provinces龙游九州Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted 9.2kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves

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    Then you definitely haven't read this book. The plot is incredibly original, and the character designs are unique.

14. 14 惊 Thriller: This NPC Has Gone on Strike 惊悚：这个NPC罢工了 Bai Yi柏亦Mystery368k WordsCompleted [Thriller + unhinged beauty + not scary + no romance + killing all the way + invincible] The dungeon opens in Chapter Two. You can skip it. Shen Xiaoxiao is the famous S-rank dungeon NPC, the River God’s Bride, hated by countless players. One day, she suddenly realizes that players have tricked her into dying countless times. So she decides: “I quit! I’m done!” While other players painstakingly search for clues to clear the dungeon, Shen Xiaoxiao spends the whole time causing trouble in her own 3.4kReads9.3Score479Shelves
15. 15 痞 You Punk, Stop Right There! 痞子，你给我站住！ Spicy Mushroom加辣菌子Two Male Leads803k WordsCompleted [Double Male Leads + Rekindled Love + Childhood Friends + Devoted Top + Bottom Who Thinks He's the Top] Roguish, shameless, energetic bottom VS devoted, gentle, beautiful top His childhood friend, dead for many years, appears in a border town. Could the notorious local troublemaker really be the legendary painter who vanished years ago? Ling Shumo couldn't help but embrace him. “Do you know what I'd be like without you in this world?” Before the promise, one man answered with a calm expression. 374Reads—Score105Shelves

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    A super niche, slow-burn, and obscure novel, guaranteed to be completely original and free of clichés. Two male leads, one a calligrapher, the other a painter. It's the story of how the male protagonist rises from a street ruffian to become a painting master amidst dynastic changes. [Pure Ancient Chinese Romance] No time travel! No transmigration into a book! No system! No rebirth! No mind reading! No royalty or high-ranking officials. It's quite inspiring and historically accurate, based on real historical figures.

16. 16 无 Nowhere to Run! The Blood Slave He Bullied Wants Only Revenge 无处可逃！被欺过的血仆纯恨了 Midnight Heartbreak Rose午夜心碎玫瑰Two Male Leads320k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Male-male leads, pure hatred, two unhinged characters, both strong and devoted, forced villain romance, confinement, mutual salvation] [Brooding, ghostlike, utterly deranged blood-servant top x a deranged, masterfully disguised, purely evil vampire bottom] * A chase of taming and being tamed. * The first time. The vampire laughed wildly in front of him. “Filthy humans must learn to kneel and thank the Almighty for granting them grace.” He was forced to kneel before the vampire who h 1.9kReads8.2Score234Shelves

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    Two madmen, two pure and two strong, pure hatred, forced, extremely exciting, they redeem each other in the later stages, the writing is also very good, and the protagonists don't become stupid.

17. 17 江 Young Master Jiang, Your Live-In Tutor Husband Has Been Kissed Again 江少，你的家教老公又被亲跑啦 Yunduan Qiqi云端七七Two Male Leads645k WordsCompleted (Complete. The rating just came out, so it’ll go up later, everyone!) [Arrogant, affection-starved young master seme x Rational, restrained tutor uke] [Two male leads + Pure love + Equally matched + Younger man/older man + Rekindled love + Ex’s redemption + Both virgins + Happy ending] It began as a game of making someone submit, sparked by a bet. He lost his heart, fell in love, and cruelly walked away at the height of their happiness, only for them to save each other from the depths of despair 11.6kReads8.8Score1.2kShelves

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    These two books! Super good! Highly recommended! Both authors are Nan! Excellent writing! Each is their own king! Super sweet!! Strong protagonists! Engaging! Both are virgins! Mutual love! A captivating story! High quality! You won't get tired of reading it! A must-read! Both are strong! Both are virgins! Meets your requirements! You won't regret reading this!! Buy with confidence! HE (Happy Ending)! Hope you like it~~

18. 18 黎 Boss Li, You Can't Open the Door to My Secret Crush 黎大佬，我的暗恋大门你打不开 Yunduan Qiqi云端七七Two Male Leads289k WordsCompleted (The score was just posted. It’ll go up later~~) [Two male leads + equally matched + secret crush becomes mutual + mutual flirtation + intense push and pull + sweet romance + groveling redemption + devoted to each other + happy ending] A seemingly cold and ruthless, suspicious, haughty, flirtatious heir × a seemingly mild-mannered bodyguard who is actually a battle-crazed powerhouse Li Zhaoting, the entertainment industry’s top power broker × Lu Yun, a humble bodyguard who rose from humble begin 9.9kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves
19. 19 助 What Should I Do About My Greedy Assistant? Spoil Them, Of Course 助理太贪财怎么办？宠着呗 Yu Ningbing玉凝冰Two Male Leads176k WordsOngoing Jiang Jing is a six-foot-two domineering CEO. In the business world of J City, everyone lowers their head and calls him “Brother Jing.” His only weakness is Su Wenjun, his baby-faced assistant. In public, Su Wenjun is the fearsome “Smiling King of Hell.” In private, he’s a greedy little fox who spends all day plotting how to squeeze an extra couple of coins out of Jiang Jing. He buys his boss a three-million-yuan art print for thirty thousand, and tomatoes listed at five thousand a jin for just 1.6kReads—Score114Shelves

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    A cunning and ruthless boss versus a greedy assistant; a strict but sweet husband. [Learned something new]

20. 20 弑 After Slaying My Disciple to Prove the Way, I Fell Flat on My Face 弑徒证道后我翻车了 Yan Chi Tong Qian砚池铜钱Two Male Leads793k WordsOngoing [Dual Male Leads | Xuanhuan | Slow-Burn | Steady and Enduring] A seemingly aloof shizun who’s panicking on the inside x a disciple whose lovesick obsession only gets worse after being stabbed “Immediately eliminate the Child of Destiny, helping him survive his deadly tribulation and attain the Supreme Dao.” Mei Xunxia: “???? What the heck? I kill my disciple to help him attain the Dao? No, wait, is that right?” Mei Xunxia, transmigrated into the cultivation world as its supreme being, “Fuli Shan 427Reads8.2Score103Shelves

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    Try this! 💕

21. 21 君 You Hold My Heart, My Dearest 君执我心悠悠 A Lazy Little Taba一只懒塔塔Two Male Leads102k WordsCompleted This was the first book I wrote, back in the early days. The writing is terrible, with way too many ellipses, missing subjects, and other problems. Please visit my homepage for my newer work. Older top-and-top pairing + both virgins + happy ending Stunning, aloof assassin Han Nian vs. rebellious, unruly big shot Jia Shuo 391Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    The first book is a sweet romance between an assassin and a mafia boss [I've learned something new], the second book is about a long-awaited reunion, and the epilogue is another story ❤️

22. 22 情 How Deep Is Love? It Tugs at the Heartstrings 情深几许扣心弦 A Lazy Little Taba一只懒塔塔Two Male Leads73k WordsCompleted They met one summer day, and he gave her a peace talisman as a promise of protection. Thirteen years later, they met again, their love still deep, the years having done nothing to change their devotion. How deep is this love, tugging at the heartstrings? Together, they find both bliss and heartbreaking sorrow! —Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 23 帝 The Eagle of the Empire Falls, Redemption Must Be Complete! 帝国之鹰坠落，救赎必须彻底！ Late-Night Yuanxiao Feast元宵宵宵夜Two Male Leads340k WordsCompleted [One woman, two men + gradual relationship development + redemption + physical and emotional trauma + fictional dark Europe + angst before warmth + family] [Resilient, clever pioneer * adaptable, diplomatic leader * steady, dependable protector] Sylvester von Trueimage, the empire’s youngest major general, the Pale Eagle, was convicted of fraud, stripped of his uniform, branded, and made into a living warning to the empire, chained up in the streets. But his story was not over. Old love and hatr 180Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Three-way redemption

24. 24 星 Xingye Chuhan 星野初晗 A Single Thought for You一念予之Two Male Leads2.4M WordsOngoing [Two male leads, 1v1 + both pure + the main couple gets a happy ending + transmigrate + pocket dimension + ensemble cast + slow-burn romance] [Tea-drinking, cautious, petty, and occasionally sharp-tongued top with sound values + half-goofball, happy-go-lucky bottom who’s sometimes daft and sometimes not, and perhaps a little too innocent] [Everyone is unhinged!] The two of them simply lay down together in the open field. Gazing up at the vast, boundless night sky, Li Chuhan blurted out, “The s 350Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    At first glance, it seems like a romance novel, but the plot and world-building are actually quite niche, and the writing style... Is even more niche.

25. 25 被 Once the Madman Sets His Sights on Me, There’s No Escape 被疯批盯上后，无路可退 Dreams Sink a Thousand Fathoms梦千沉Two Male Leads175k WordsOngoing [Beloved Receptive Male Lead + Obsessive Devotion + Love Triangle Showdown + All the Men Are Pure] (Some of the tags above were added by the System, so I can’t change them 🥺) Jiang Yu’an wants nothing more than to live freely. But Gu Yanhuai, an imperial major general, has other ideas. He chased him for three days and three nights, then dragged him back and locked him in his own residence. “Baby,” he says, gripping the back of Jiang Yu’an’s neck, his voice as gentle as a lullaby. “Every time you 896Reads—Score114Shelves
26. 26 金 After the Canary Flew the Coop 金丝雀出走后 Autumn Hairtail秋鱽鱼Two Male Leads311k WordsCompleted Both virgins / Strong leads / Rekindled love / CEO romance / The chase after the breakup / Suspense [The pursuer seems black but is actually pure / The pursued seems pure but is actually black] Li Yuan, the kept lover Zhou Yaoqin had supported for ten years, suddenly wanted to break up with him. Not only did he want to break up, he even wanted to be there for Zhou Yaoqin in his old age and at his funeral. Zhou was so furious he felt his insides give out and flames shoot from his head. So what if 98Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Completed, both protagonists are virgins, strong leads, the seme is cunning yet innocent, the uke is innocent yet cunning, both are intelligent. The seme, a playboy, suffers a major setback in the early stages, experiencing a tumultuous journey to win back his lover; the uke later rises from a pure and innocent girl, terrifying the playboy to the core.

27. 27 双 Two Male Leads: How to Become a Tycoon 双男主之神豪是如何养成的 Ye Xuan Has Loved Mantou Flowers for Ages喜欢馒头花的叶玄许久Two Male Leads2.8M WordsOngoing Reborn in 1985, this is a Western urban novel featuring two male leads and no System. The legendary life of Eugene Olivier, Duke of Loire. Through his own abilities, he makes his mark on the history of global finance. Master the games of finance! Keep your finger on the pulse of the times! See how he builds his own power base in 1985, holding both authority and wealth in the palm of his hand. This time, he will make the world tremble before him! The other male lead is Roy McMillan, a young gentl 4kReads9.0Score329Shelves

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    I feel like I'm super niche.

28. 28 从 The Boyfriend I Raised from Childhood 从小养大的男朋友 Fou Xie否邪Two Male Leads119k WordsCompleted The everyday life of the chuunibyou Bai Mingche, who can’t get by without Ji Chuan-chan, from childhood to adulthood. He’s my childhood friend. He knows me better than I know myself. This is a sweet story with a devoted couple and a happy ending, so feel free to dive in. 122Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No one else has probably read this book. If you do, you'll be the only person besides the author to have seen it. 💕

29. 29 戏 A Dream of Love in the Lord's Heart 戏梦入君心 Jiang Yuyu江遇遇Two Male Leads242k WordsCompleted [Male-Male Romance + Republican Era + 1v1 + Mutual Fidelity + HE + Bittersweet Romance + Redemption + Intense Push and Pull + Mutual Devotion + Spoiling Each Other] [Reserved, Icy Powerhouse x Alluring Performer with a Surprising Side] Pei Meng'an is an orphan, a rootless duckweed abandoned at birth. With no one to love him, he stumbles through life until he is fortunate enough to become an apprentice to a master and join the opera troupe. In this world, performers have low status. They can su 5.4kReads9.4Score890Shelves

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    You could give it a try. I personally think it's very good. It's a relatively niche genre, a story about two men in the Republican era, and the content isn't the mainstream kind; it's quite unique.

30. 30 真 Half Sincere, Half False 真心半假 A Lazy Little Taba一只懒塔塔Two Male Leads102k WordsCompleted Four short stories, four different endings: ① The groveling ex wins him back, happy ending ② They love each other but cannot stay together, tragic ending ③ A new love interest ④ Hell for everyone. “Half Sincere”, Groveling ex, happy ending Amnesiac pianist × cold-blooded guardian He raised him into a vine that clung to him, only to be caught in its grasp first. “If We Were Both Caught in the Snow Someday”, Bittersweet tragic ending If someday we were caught in the snow together, then at least in 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A collection of short stories, four stories, four different endings. No slapstick humor, no melodramatic misunderstandings, no saintly white lotuses.

31. 31 穿 After Becoming the Delicate Flower Master, I Struck It Rich 穿成小白花师尊后，赚翻天了 A Lucky Cat招财喵一只Two Male Leads505k WordsCompleted A shameless, money-grubbing merchant bottom × a cool-headed, clever, scheming top. A proper cultivation novel, an improper comedy, with a little romance on the side. Take on Heaven itself and change your fate. None of that is a problem! The Azure Dragon horse charges skyward, with Luo Wuhua’s three disciples following behind. Making money in the cultivation world isn’t easy. When Heaven changes, everything can go up in smoke. Ever since An Luo transmigrated into the body of the cultivation world 14Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 32 重 Double Shadow: Rebirth Plan 重影：重生计划 Call Me Shaofan叫我少凡Sci-Fi & Apocalypse498k WordsOngoing This novel centers on deep adventures in an expansive world. Its greatest appeal lies in tightly reasoned, twist-filled storytelling and compelling character arcs. The plot unfolds link by link, blending intellectual depth with the satisfying thrills of a gripping read. Hardcore readers who crave intellectual stimulation and logical storytelling are welcome to dive in. Shadow Double: Rebirth Plan The mystery of a dead wife, the awakening of a clone; bloody battles and philosophical questions. Fr 8Reads8.2Score—Shelves
33. 33 恶 The Notoriously Wicked School Bully Becomes a Lovesick Puppy 恶贯满盈的校霸成舔狗 Hanging Rabbit上吊的兔子Two Male Leads231k WordsCompleted Dual male leads, reborn, no System, lighthearted and funny A school story, also known as [Bro, I'm Your Sister] The first time Li Zexi ever did someone a good turn, it cost him his life. In his previous life, he had a husband, children, and a family. After being reborn, he transmigrates back to his college days, changes sex, and becomes a real, live guy. His three roommates are all as handsome as they are shameless. Looking at handsome guys is easy on the eyes. He wants to hit on one, date him, 82Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    No gimmicks, no system

34. 34 悬 The Cold Case Archive 悬案档案室 Hanging Rabbit上吊的兔子Two Male Leads323k WordsCompleted Yandere, possessiveness, coercion, HE, two strong leads Zhou Kenan is banished to the Cold Case Archives, a backwater department about as desirable as exile in ancient times. He'd planned to coast along and enjoy an easy retirement, but then he met Lin Fan, who opposed him at every turn. You want to slack off? I'll make sure you can't! If you don't like it, I'll beat you up first, and we can talk after! From hate to love, affection growing over time, saving each other, and healing one another. 513Reads8.7Score113Shelves
35. 35 足 Tiptoe 足尖 Cloudy Bluebird云朵青鸟Two Male Leads353k WordsCompleted Main Couple: Hua Qinghe x Yu Xiaozhou Modern city life. A cheerful, funny principal dancer whom everyone inexplicably thinks is aloof, and a somewhat oblivious, quick-tempered newcomer who bravely pursues his dreams for the idol in his heart. [Modern Setting, Older Top, Everyday Life] [Two Male Leads, HE, 1v1] -- Hua Qinghe is Yu Xiaozhou's idol. For his sake, Yu Xiaozhou got into his alma mater. For his sake, he splurged on a front-row ticket to one of his performances. For his sake, he went th 742Reads—Score462Shelves

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    A slice-of-life story set in a modern city. The protagonist is seven years older, a witty and humorous lead dancer of a dance troupe, and a naive and easily angered up-and-coming dancer. Their love, which began with admiration, has been a mutual pursuit since ten years ago.

36. 36 渣 The Scumbag Came to My Grave Begging for Another Life 渣男到我坟前求来生 Frostless Snow无霜雪Two Male Leads173k WordsCompleted [Dual male leads, Mu Chuang vs. Lin Qi] He was the heartbeat the other had never noticed in his “past life,” and the treasure he would stop at nothing to claim in his “next life.” Lin Qi had always secretly loved Mu Chuang, but after Mu Chuang saw through him, he was met with nothing but contempt. Then someone with an agenda spread rumors about his sexuality everywhere, leaving Lin Qi ostracized by everyone. The gossip drove him to the brink, until he finally leaped into the unfathomably deep Na 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The subject matter is novel; I've definitely never seen anything like it before.

37. 37 将 The General Wants to Lead Me Astray Again 将军他又想来渣本官 Frostless Snow无霜雪Two Male Leads276k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads: Qin Mu vs. Xiao Junmo] Qin Mu and Xiao Junmo had known each other since childhood. On the first night after they got together, they fell out over who would take the top, and went their separate ways. Through one twist of fate after another, they kept running into each other, trading insults and getting into all kinds of trouble. As their quarrels escalated, they became more and more certain of each other’s feelings, yet they still couldn’t agree on who would take the top. It was 171Reads6.3Score—Shelves
38. 38 知 You Know I’m Going to Kill You, So Why Haven’t You Run? 知道我要杀你，你还不走？ Jing Mo Qian惊莫钱Two Male Leads232k WordsCompleted [Power couple + sweet romance + younger love interest + campus life + suspense] Recently, Chou Yu has noticed someone following him. At first, he thinks the stalker is just a strikingly handsome creep. A few days later, he decides the man is a perverted admirer. Then one day, by chance, Chou Yu discovers the man’s assassin credentials. So from the very beginning, he had only gotten close to Chou Yu to take his life. [Reader’s guide] · One-on-one romance, happy ending, but the road there is paved 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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39. 39 可 Damn It! My Roommate Is Forcing Their Love on Me 可恶！被室友强制爱了 Gan Wei甘未Two Male Leads322k WordsCompleted [Two male leads] [College campus] [Both devoted only to each other] [Petty, spoiled, tsundere young master top × resilient, handsome straight guy with extraordinary emotional obliviousness] What do you do when your roommate confesses to you? Reject him! What do you do when he forces you into a relationship after you reject him? Forget it, let's just date. Bai Tang is a thoroughly straight guy who worked hard to get from a small mountain village into a big city. He never expected city people to b 22.9kReads9.4Score3.3kShelves

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    Try something different – the hilarious giant punch!

40. 40 东 The Northeast Tiger’s Male Bride 东北虎的男媳妇 First Kiss in Jianghu初吻江湖Two Male Leads712k WordsCompleted The first time Xu Siwen saw Boss Wu, he was a typical Northeastern man, wearing a thick padded jacket and trousers, shuffling along in old-man slippers, and draped in a military overcoat. He had driven a Land Rover to pick Xu Siwen up at the airport… Many years later… “She flirted with you the second she saw you, and you still say she isn’t interested?” someone protested, guzzling vinegar like a man possessed. Xu Siwen rubbed the space between his brows helplessly. “She had a botched double-eyel 2.1kReads9.3Score226Shelves
41. 41 直 Straight Guy, Irresistible to Everyone! They’re All Fighting to Raise Xiao Qiao! 直男万人迷！他们抢着养小乔！ Pearl Milk Tea Is So Sweet珍珠奶茶好甜Two Male Leads546k WordsOngoing [Beloved by everyone + ambiguous relationships + ALL + sweet romance + comedy + lighthearted + campus + fighting villains + love-triangle chaos] A young master from Shanghai transmigrates into a novel. At first, he's a villainous male supporting character; later, he's a lovesick male supporting character. He must follow the plot and reach the ending. The scheming type, the tough-as-steel type, the black lotus, the sunny type, the unhinged type, the wickedly charming type, the obsessive type: the 352Reads8.1Score102Shelves

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    Not mindless, but rather light and refreshing, a coming-of-age story. A very interesting little story, you won't be disappointed.

42. 42 余 Embers (Also Known as The World Lost Its Guard) 余烬（又名《人间失守》） Mottled Garment斑衣Two Male Leads790k WordsCompleted [Seasoned, calculating, hot-blooded detective VS. an enigmatic, morally ambiguous young nobleman from the slums] [Two powerful male leads + Criminal investigation + Mystery + Case-solving + Happy ending] A seasoned, calculating, hot-blooded detective VS. an enigmatic, morally ambiguous young nobleman from the slums. The world is a city, and even when its walls crumble, you can still see the light from atop the ruins. Wei Heng: “This world is strange. People only care about when you’ll die; no on 24.8kReads9.6Score4.7kShelves

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    When the truth is buried by darkness and justice is lost in the world, they persevere in the embers of evil, using love and courage to reclaim the devoured light.

43. 43 择 Choosing a Worthy Match 择膏粱 Insomnia Sundae with Extra Crispy Coconut失眠圣代添加脆脆椰椰Two Male Leads1.0M WordsOngoing [Xianxia + Remarriage + Young Married Couple + Rekindled Love + Scumbag Chases His Wife to the Crematorium + Younger Pursuer] This is the story of a bad boy who tries every trick in the book to remarry his wife. Wei Zhi, the bad boy, looks down on the wife his parents “carefully chose” for him. Not only does she come from a poor family, she’s also delicate. The moment anyone picks on her, she bursts into tears. Just looking at her annoys him. Wei Zhi tries everything, from beating and berating h 636Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Shuangnan group portrait homosexuality

44. 44 被 Kicked Out of the Tycoon’s Family, I Became His Creditor 被金主赶出豪门后我成了他的债主 Yiran Is Worth It依燃值得326k WordsCompleted How do you express love? A luxury car and fine food? Or designer gifts? Qin Huan has never known a father’s love or a mother’s love. Just getting through life without being hurt by them is a stroke of luck! Sharp-minded and astute at investing, he helps everyone around him succeed. When the moonlight-like ideal is tarnished, political powerhouses and heaven’s favored sons... Who could fail to love Qin Huan? He could even turn a straight man gay. Confused? You would be too. Who could resist getti 3kReads8.0Score147Shelves
45. 45 当 An Appreciation of Intimacy Between Modern Couples 当代伴侣间亲密关系美学赏析 Jie Qing Yu界青玉Modern Romance148k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Forced Romance + Trigger Warnings + Emotional Clashes] “What do you think is the most important trait for maintaining a long-lasting intimate relationship between modern partners?” “Mr. Rong, I don’t think there’s one right answer. Love, perhaps?” “No. Devotion and loyalty.” Powerful, influential businessman gong VS mentally resilient university professor canary shou [It turns out I can edit the synopsis! So here’s a warning for readers who haven’t started yet: this is magical 2.6kReads8.1Score132Shelves

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    The unconventional forced love story, with its tagline "In the cage I've built for you, you'll save me from suffering and sing with me," is quite captivating. The writing style and plot are unconventional, not your typical story.

46. 46 都 You’ve Already Ripped the Young Master of the Demon Cult’s Pants Off, So Why Pretend to Be a Good Guy? 都扯魔教少主裤子了，装啥老实人 Big Sis Cat Is Fluffing Up Again大猫姐又炸毛了Two Male Leads220k WordsOngoing [Dual Male Leads + Ensemble Cast + Historical Slice of Life + Powerful Pairing + A Hint of Everyone Loves Them + Sweet and Angsty + Both Chaste + Feel-Good Happy Ending + Pure Love + Main Couple of Jokers + Side Couple with a Rough-Hewn Man] [Sharp-Tongued Straight Male Lead, Xie Buye × Sickly, Scheming Love Interest, Jiang Xun] “Young Master, your little gold fan is really something. Let me have a look?” Xie Buye stood by the hot spring, grinning as he spoke. Jiang Xun watched a big hand reach 44Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It has a classic, slow-burn feel, with simple and concise writing that avoids unnecessary details and lengthy environmental descriptions.

47. 47 人 A Peach Blossom Face Leaning into the Spring Breeze 人面桃花倚春风 Yao De妖嘚Two Male Leads339k WordsCompleted [Male-oriented style + Fantasy + Two equally powerful leads + A little angst + Power fantasy] A peach tree in bloom, stars scattered across the sky. In his first life, he was born beside the Nether River in the Realm of Separation, without tears or thoughts, yet in the end he was slain by him. In his second life, he was forced into sin. Never to part, never to abandon: that was his unchanging vow. But the peach blossoms bloomed and fell, and still he waited in vain for a breath of spring. In his 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [A story of initial angst followed by sweetness + satisfying read + silly humor + loving interactions + strong leads] The protagonist, after being killed at the beginning, transforms into the leader of a demonic sect, relentlessly tormenting his enemies. Although the process is tortuous, the protagonist, who dislikes wasting words, successfully wipes out his entire enemy force. The male lead doesn't appear much in the early stages but silently supports the other protagonist. The other protagonist is gradually "turned gay" by the male lead, slowly realizing his feelings; he's tough on the outside but soft on the inside. The story is still being updated; those interested can check it out. It's a classical fantasy novel, with a male-oriented style. The protagonist is a madman in the early stages, and perhaps will remain so later. This is a plot I've had for a long time; it may not be perfect, but I want to create a perfect ending for the characters I'm writing about.

48. 48 序 Sequence Mark: The End 序列印记：终焉 Sauce Flying Hero酱飞侠Urban249k WordsCompleted When you call my name, I will play for you the eternal finale. Shadows in the night sky, mist beneath the sea, flames atop the mountains, decay in the city... It has always been watching you. A collapsing order, indifferent hearts, a mysterious source, cries of fear. The mark is branded in your eyes, and your soul will lose its way along with it. The return of the “Finale” means the bloom of “New Life” once more. Across countless worlds, all to change the end of fate. There is no delusion in thi 155Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Indeed, you can only rely on yourself for everything.

49. 49 世 The World Speaks of Gods 世有神说 Mi Tang Na米汤呐Modern Romance646k WordsCompleted So what if I’m unemployed? I’m raising gods in the mortal world! A collection of stories, each chapter forming a tale of its own with its own protagonist. The characters and stories in every chapter are closely connected to the protagonist of the full novel. Gods, humans, ghosts, spirits, and demons: a panorama of life in the Three Realms, full of old grudges and tangled affections, with multiple couples and a touch of BL. Main relationship: a mother and son’s bond. Cheng Heng: I just want to ra 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Try Chapter Thirteen of My Godly Tale: A story of two equally matched, powerful male protagonists, the mythical tale of the ancient god Donghuang Ying (pronounced "yíng," which is important to the author) and the Nine Heavens Palace's God Lord Xuanyuan. Senior brother, a perfect match of two powerful male protagonists. Don't worry about updates stopping; the author has drafts saved up.

50. 50 绝 The Peerless Senior Brother’s Most Cherished Darling 绝美师兄的心尖第一宠 Mi Tang Na米汤呐Two Male Leads225k WordsCompleted Demon-marrow junior brother x resourceful third senior brother Two powerful male leads (career-focused) + power struggles + confinement + revenge + schemes and intrigue + satisfying face-slapping Ten years ago, Ying Wugu, the dazzling young master of Lingjian Palace known as the “Celestial Sword,” stormed a Red Flame Brothel auction to rescue his fiancée, then vanished without a trace. Five years ago, Luoyue Manor, famed for the breathtaking view of countless peaks reflected in Luoyue Lake, was 48Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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