A Genuine Marriage-First, Love-Later Story: An Arranged Business Marriage Without a Long-Standing Scheme 真先婚后爱（不蓄谋已久）商业联姻

1. 401 撩 After Flirting with the Wrong Big Shot, She Became the Top Lady of the Capital’s Elite Circle 撩错大佬后，她成京圈第一夫人了 In the Third Spring三春里Modern Romance353k WordsCompleted Fu Guidu, a giant in the medical world, was aloof by nature, like a lofty Buddhist saint. Cold and desireless, no one could drag him down to the mortal world. But Xu Ni refused to believe he was untouchable. She tried every trick in the book to tease him, stirring up trouble late at night in nothing but his white shirt. Fu Guidu simply tugged down the hem of her shirt. “Miss Xu, to me, your body is no different from a patient’s. I don’t see you as a woman.” But later... When Xu Ni was trapped in 22.9kReads9.4Score3.1kShelves

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2. 402 欲 Temptation 欲撩 Red Hat红帽子Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted A marriage of convenience means you're married in name only, and each person does their own thing. When Xu Wei heard that Bai Qingyu was at a bar with an arm around two hot girls, she found four handsome young guys to play dice and drink with. When she heard he had driven a gentle young woman up a mountain in his Lamborghini to enjoy the breeze, Xu Wei took a Ferrari to go beach camping with a sunny male model. - Someone asked, “ 5.9kReads9.3Score704Shelves
3. 403 你 Hello, Mrs. Yu 你好，郁太太 Nightscape of Mountains and Rivers山水夜色Modern Romance371k WordsCompleted [Wealthy Families + Destined Match + Marriage First, Love Later] [Clear-Headed Heroine + Composed, Cunning Hero] [One-on-One + Single Couple + Marriage First, Love Later] [Yu Nanzhou / Jiang Ning] A marriage alliance between the Yu family of the capital and the Jiang family of Suzhou seemed like a match made in heaven. Everyone was full of admiration. It was a marriage arranged by their families, with no real feelings involved. Neither of them put any effort into it, and they assumed they would 192Reads6.4Score—Shelves
4. 404 够 So Wild, He Can't Resist Me 够野，诱他失控 Huai Xia淮夏Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [The short drama adaptation, The Nightingale Says It Misses You, is now streaming on Hongguo App] (Devoted to each other + marriage before love + both from elite Beijing circles + sweet romance | lawyer x cheongsam beauty) Chu Jun, the young heir of a powerful Beijing family, was cold-hearted, noble, and aloof, with little desire for romance. Jiang Wanning, a wealthy heiress from Beijing, was a stunning beauty, dazzling and outspoken, spoiled and profligate. The two were sworn enemies, so every 11.8kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves
5. 405 婚 After Marriage, the Aloof Beauty Is Held by the Weary Tycoon, Who Kisses and Clings to Her 婚后清冷美人被厌世大佬搂腰缠吻 Cranes Part from Green Mountains鹤别青山Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted [Short drama now available] [Both Pure + Marriage First, Love Later + Secretly Planned for a Long Time + Sweet Everyday Romance] A devoted-to-his-wife young master × a cool, aloof finance department beauty Gu Zhiyan confidently believes that with Shen Nanyin's family background, she'll come crawling back to him sooner or later. Until he sees her get into the Lu family's exclusive luxury car with his own eyes. One night, Gu Zhiyan gets blackout drunk and pounds on the door, his eyes red as he beg 42.1kReads9.4Score5.2kShelves
6. 406 乖 Be Good, Sign the Prenup and We'll Get Our Marriage License 乖，签了婚前协议书，我们就领证 Splendid Sunshine锦绣阳光Modern Romance512k WordsCompleted Synopsis [top-tier wealthy family + marriage first, love later + domineering male lead who spoils her endlessly + both leads are devoted to each other] To spare her family any more suffering, Shi Nan agrees to marry into the Qin family for a bride price of one million. She knows Qin Yan doesn't like her, so she works hard to earn money and pay off her debt, hoping to divorce him as soon as possible. Until one day, someone bullies her and brings tears to her eyes. Qin Yan pulls her into his arms 1.8kReads9.1Score277Shelves
7. 407 独 The Brooding Puppy Is Mine Alone 独宠阴郁小奶狗 Fragrant Plants草木香香Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Female lead reborn] [Female lead is three years older] [Male lead finds healing] [Female lead spoils male lead] [Actress X esports player] Kindhearted, gentle angel of a heroine X gloomy, reclusive, aloof hero Her wealthy husband cheated on her, and scandalous rumors were everywhere. To get revenge, Xia Wanyue also started seeing a younger guy. He was handsome and cocky, quiet and rarely smiled. Xia Wanyue thought that was just his natural temperament, until he was hit by a car and died. Then s 33.3kReads9.0Score5.1kShelves
8. 408 救 Help! My Chaste Husband Has Me Blushing and Breathless 救命，被禁欲老公撩得脸红耳赤 Tea Brewed with Autumn Water秋水煎茶Modern Romance740k WordsCompleted "The print edition of Love You, Until I See the Light has been published, and a short drama adaptation is now available" [Married first, love later + long-planned scheme + covert flirting + off-the-charts chemistry] [Cool, elegant agent in a qipao (little bunny) vs. abstinent, secretly flirtatious Beijing big shot (big bad wolf)] Jiang Qinian is a movie star, and Jiang Zhi is his agent. Jiang Zhi thought he was her salvation, never realizing he was her nightmare. On his birthday, she planned to 23.6kReads9.4Score4.6kShelves
9. 409 日 Obsessive Favor Day and Night 日夜妄宠 Ginger Syrup姜糖膏Modern Romance449k WordsCompleted Reunion after years apart + marriage first, love later + secret crush becomes mutual + healing + both leads are devoted to each other Radiant but fallen heiress vs. devoted big shot from Beijing’s elite circle When Li Yao ran into Fu Yinian again, her former rival humiliated her by splashing red wine all over her. The wine stained her apricot-colored dress, making the scene as mortifying as it could be. The man she had once pursued desperately as a teenager sat in a dark corner, his expression c 547Reads8.8Score102Shelves
10. 410 代 I Took My Sister's Place at the Altar, and My New Husband Spoils Me Every Night 代替姐姐出嫁后，新婚丈夫夜夜宠 Run, Little Tiger, Run!奔跑吧小老虎Modern Romance381k WordsCompleted [Also known as: A New Beginning After Marriage] [Marriage Before Love] [Adorable Little Girl] [Exceptionally Gentle Older Man, Seven Years Her Senior] [Both Are Each Other’s First] For reasons of her own, Xi Nian was never loved by her parents or relatives. After her cousin Xi Qin ran away from her wedding, the Xi family demanded that Xi Nian take her place as the bride. Since she’d be scraping by wherever she went, Xi Nian agreed. - Her new husband, Ye Yuche, is the youngest head of the Ye fami 8.6kReads8.4Score808Shelves
11. 411 肆 Reckless Kisses 肆意热吻 Da Er Lin达尔林Modern Romance358k WordsCompleted [Bickering couple + marriage before love + romantic tension] [Radiant, confident female CEO X tough-talking but soft-hearted male CEO] - Lin Ting and Zong Qin were both famous young power players in Beijing. But even more famous than their status was their romantic history. On the day they registered their marriage, the official social media accounts of both companies announced the news in the most formal way possible. The couple, who had each had more than twenty exes, didn’t disappoint. They w 570Reads9.1Score106Shelves

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    Two domineering CEOs, an arranged marriage, love after marriage, bickering lovers, feelings develop over time, the male lead falls for her first, the female lead realizes it later.

12. 412 联 After My Marriage Partner Reads My Mind, the Country Girl’s Secret Is Out 联姻老公读心后，大黄丫头暴露了 Pineapple Mochi菠萝糯糯Modern Romance160k WordsOngoing [A sweet, lively girl with a naughty inner voice × a cold-faced, sharp-tongued man who’s ridiculously easy to flirt with] [Mind reading + marriage before love + one-on-one romance + lighthearted, sweet comedy] Yun Zhaojin awakened to the truth. She was a cannon-fodder supporting female character in a novel. She had a husband chosen for her through an arranged marriage, but foolishly fell for the male lead, fought the female lead tooth and nail, and ultimately met a tragic end: divorced by a powe 17Reads7.2Score—Shelves
13. 413 新 Newlywed Trial Period: Working at President Li's House 新婚试用期：在厉总家打工的日子 The Landlord Plants Trees东家种树Modern Romance827k WordsCompleted The rating just came in, but it’ll go up. Marriage first, love later; devoted to each other; a resilient, delicate flower versus a stern CEO who loves to act cute Su Liluo spent three years as Mrs. Lu, paying out of pocket to support her husband. The day the jacarandas bloomed, she finally decided to change careers: become Mrs. Li, with a salary. Her new husband, Li Yanzhou, is handsome, rich, and taciturn. His only flaw is treating her like an employee. “Family dinner tonight. Do well and you 61.9kReads8.8Score7.1kShelves

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    It was a case of marriage of convenience turning into love; they went on a blind date, mistook someone else for them, and ended up getting married.

14. 414 疯 After the Mad Big Shot Forced His Sickly White Moonlight to Be His Wife 疯批大佬强制白月光病娇老婆后 Xin Tutu鑫土土Modern Romance532k WordsCompleted Short drama now available [Both leads are each other’s first and only love + happy ending + top-tier wealthy families + unhinged vs. yandere + mutual coercion + marriage first, love later + sizzling chemistry + black-hearted heroine + male lead grovels for forgiveness] Original title: Tear Her Clothes, Grab Her by the Throat: The Unhinged Tycoon Regrets It A blend of exquisite beauty and madness, with a combative yandere couple saving each other The heroine loves courting death, while the male l 2.6kReads9.3Score311Shelves

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    The first book features two yandere protagonists, both with high intelligence; the second book gets quite angsty later on, but there are constant misunderstandings in the middle. If you don't like that, you can skip it, and please don't give it a bad review if you don't like it~ [sending heart]

15. 415 霍 Mr. Huo, Your Wife Has Blocked You Again 霍总，太太又把您拉黑了 Luo Bai骆白Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Three years into their marriage, everyone knew that the Huo Group's CEO didn't love his wife. So Xia Chenxi asked for a divorce. But to her surprise, the man suddenly changed his tune. “You want a divorce? Dream on!” Xia Chenxi was baffled. “You don't love me, so why won't you divorce me?” As soon as she finished speaking, the man suddenly pinned her in a corner, his voice seductive. “When did I ever say I didn't love you?” 297Reads6.6Score110Shelves

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    It wasn't a childhood romance, nor was it a long-standing deep affection; rather, it was a mutual attraction after marriage, where they fell in love amidst playful banter.

16. 416 闪 I Married the Crown Prince on a Whim! Now My Ex Is Begging to Get Back Together 闪婚太子爷！前男友哭着求复合 Drunk Horse Treading the Song Path醉马踏歌行Modern Romance140k WordsCompleted [One-night stand + flash marriage + face-slapping + an overbearing CEO's obsessive devotion + a fallen heiress × the capital's most eligible heir] On the eve of her wedding, her fiancé let his one true love tear up her custom wedding dress! Heartbroken, Song Nanqiao drank herself into a stupor and accidentally caught the eye of a powerful figure at the very top of the capital's social scene. With a flash-marriage agreement, she made a clean break and slapped her scumbag ex in the face! The furio 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Marriage of convenience that blossoms into love

17. 417 二 The Pain of a Second Marriage 二婚之痒 Shui Yanluo水烟萝Modern Romance927k WordsCompleted At the lowest point in her life, Shen Yu met Xue Duyun. He gave her the most tender affection, and also caused her the deepest pain. Through one ordeal after another, she grew stronger, but uncovered a truth she couldn't bear to face. Only later did she finally understand: his every act of mercy toward her wasn't the result of a long-laid plan, but a reunion after years apart. 12.8kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
18. 418 遇 Meeting the Soft-Hearted Him 遇见心软的他 Zhi Zhikou之之蔻Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted (A sweet, high-quality romance that starts with marriage; an older, guiding, healing CEO, Fu Yanci; bright, pure, adorable Lu Li; a seven-year age gap; a business alliance; a contract marriage; a slow-burn romance; loving someone just as they are) Fu Yanci had always thought of himself as a solitary man sitting alone in an empty mountain, until he married Lu Li. At first, they both thought their marriage was nothing more than a fleeting arrangement. Then came a sudden downpour. He opened the wi 244Reads—Score110Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, a slow and steady romance between a gentle male lead and a bright and cheerful female lead. ❤️

19. 419 与 Sharing His Bed 与他共枕 A Page of Fireworks一纸烟火Modern Romance516k WordsCompleted (Adapted into the short drama "Miss Xu, Don’t Settle". The Tomato-produced short drama "Sharing His Bed" launched on Tomato on November 26.) Shang Yiran and Xu Mubai have been married for five years, and have spent all five fighting. Three years into their marriage, Xu Mubai became pregnant. She tried to tell Shang Yiran, “Let’s make a real go of this.” He responded with cold indifference. After that, they each went their own way. One is cold, arrogant, and conceited; the other is stubborn and u 7.3kReads9.1Score550Shelves

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    You can try both of these.

20. 420 隐 Secretly Married: The Top-Tier Star Couple's Baby Has Been Exposed! 隐婚，顶流夫妇的奶宝被曝光了！ Baili Cha Cha百里茶茶Modern Romance150k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + two top-tier stars] Top-tier starlet Jiang Yao joins a parenting variety show. The trainee mom becomes the real mom, and could the adorable civilian child actually be her biological son? The whole internet is buzzing about who the father is. Jiang Yao bursts into tears on camera: “My husband... actually died a long time ago.” At a press conference, a reporter asks, “Emperor Pei, there are rumors that you’re the child’s father. Did you hold this press conference today to clear th 1.7kReads9.0Score145Shelves

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    The male lead is a national heartthrob, and the female lead is a sweet and charming singer. They've been married for five years at the beginning, in a marriage of convenience that's kept secret. They have an adorable four-year-old child, but the male lead is unaware of this because the female lead believes their marriage is a contract and they'll eventually divorce, so she has no reason to tell him.

21. 421 婚 A Marriage Beyond My Control: Mr. Lu Makes the First Move 婚不由己：陆先生先动心 Qie Lan且兰Modern Romance2.8M WordsCompleted [Arrogant, aloof CEO vs. clear-headed, gentle rose] A sweet, post-marriage romance (The heroine isn’t a fragile little flower, but she isn’t a domineering strong woman either. She’s clear-headed and independent, and romance isn’t her whole life. She has wonderful friendships and a job of her own.) An arranged marriage ties two strangers together. In both Lu Yanci and Jiang Yu’s eyes, the marriage is merely a business arrangement. They know each other to be strong-minded people with plans of thei 4.5kReads7.9Score299Shelves

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    Highly recommended!! After the female and male leads got their marriage certificate, they went abroad to study for two years. Upon returning home, the male lead directly told the female lead that he didn't want a respectful marriage and wanted to be serious! It's really not angsty at all [laughing][laughing][laughing]

22. 422 坏 Oh No, Lovesick Mr. Chi Can Read Minds 坏了，恋爱脑池总他有读心术 Yu Gui渝归Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted [Faithful couples, happy ending, mildly funny, mind reading, System, sweet romance] After a car accident, Shen Qingshu is taken by a System to the world of a book. When she opens her eyes, she's already at a wedding. She lets out a long sigh. Divorce. This marriage has to end. But when she sees the balance in her bank account, Shen Qingshu gives in. Anyone who brings up divorce is asking for trouble! Her husband is a wealthy, domineering CEO. Only a fool would divorce him! The first time she see 3kReads9.2Score388Shelves

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    The female lead transmigrates at a wedding (the original soul voluntarily relinquished the body and went elsewhere). She initially wanted to leave, but the male lead offered too much, and she succumbed to his demands [laughing emoji]. The male lead initially had no feelings for her, but unexpectedly gained the ability to hear her thoughts and found her interesting. He started coming home early every day to create opportunities to spend time with her. At first, when his childhood friend asked why, he said he was going home to watch TV (with the female lead). After realizing he was falling for her, the male lead didn't deny it; he took action, comforting himself and the female lead [shy emoji].

23. 423 暗 After Years of Secretly Loving Him, My Mortal Enemy Confesses to Me 暗恋多年后，死对头和我表白了 Zhui Yi追一Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted [Both sexually exclusive / marriage first, love later / heroine's secret love comes true / two powerful families] [Devoted, gentle genius doctor × outwardly cold, inwardly warm, refined airline captain] [There's a misunderstanding at first, but it's resolved quickly] When she was twelve, Yu Suiqing met Huo Yingci for the first time. The boy was handsome as a painting, tall and lean, with his school uniform worn neatly. Yet there was a coldness in the way he looked at her. She fell for him at fi 2.7kReads8.6Score319Shelves

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    The first book is about a woman who secretly loves the man and they get married first, then fall in love. The second book is also a marriage-first-love story and is still being serialized. Both the male and female leads were abandoned by their families, but they didn't give up and remained hopeful. The male lead fell in love with the female lead first.

24. 424 闪 Flash-Married to a Billionaire CEO, the Little Wife Is Spoiled Rotten 闪婚千亿霸总，小娇妻被宠上天 Little Crescent Moon Returning by Moonlight踏月归来的月牙儿Modern Romance246k WordsCompleted [Powerful Man Bows His Head + Both Leads Are Each Other’s First + Devoted Wife-Doting Husband + Size Difference + Eight-Year Age Gap + Obsessive + Possessive + Super Sweet] [A word of warning: Please put your brain away and just enjoy the story... Life is hard enough, so when you read a sweet romance, don’t overthink it.] Duan Tingzhou: Kyoto’s richest man, with investments across a vast range of industries. If it can make money, he’s involved in it. He’s ruthless in business and cold by nature. 5.7kReads6.9Score160Shelves

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    This marriage-of-convenience-to-love story is so sweet! [Cool][Admiration][Kiss][Heart] Go check it out! The description was spot on! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] The female lead is cute, kind, and innocent. [Admiration][Admiration][Heart] The male lead is cold and ruthless, initially signing an agreement with the female lead. [Kiss][Heart] He slowly falls for her, but gets incredibly jealous. [Admiration][Cool] In the end, he wants to be with her everywhere. It's a great read. Go read it and add it to your bookshelf! [Admiration][Kiss][Kiss][Kiss][Kiss][Admiration][Admiration][Heart][Kiss][Admiration]

25. 425 一 I'm Only Here to Make Money, Big Shot, Let's Not Make a Date 一心搞钱，大佬咱们不约 A Page of Fireworks一纸烟火Modern Romance782k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + winning back his wife + mutual devotion] Zhou Zimo married Feng Zhun to repay a favor to his grandfather. At first, she felt neither love nor resentment. After three years of marriage, she learned that Feng Zhun’s car accident had left him with complications, and another surgery might cost him his life. Only then did she realize she truly loved him. But Feng Zhun, lying in his hospital bed, said, “Don’t you love me? If you love me, you should let me go and sign the 104Reads8.9Score—Shelves
26. 426 向 Make a Wish to the Gods 向神明许个愿 Mu Wandi木晚笛Modern Romance416k WordsCompleted [A wealthy socialite from Beijing's elite circles x a genius investor] [Rekindled romance + mutual devotion + healing and redemption + love among the wealthy] At their graduation ball, Yu Weiyi got drunk, mistook her rival for someone else, and handed her love letter to Lin Jianshen. After hearing her heartfelt confession, Lin Jianshen pulled her into his arms and kissed her passionately. The gossiping crowd was stunned. “So those two years of fighting were just flirting? Were we just part of yo 9.5kReads8.6Score1kShelves

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    But it really touched me. I really like the male and female leads. The female lead is a rich and beautiful girl from a super wealthy family, while the male lead comes from a poor family 🙄🙄 but is incredibly smart. They broke up before, but when the male lead was at his lowest point, the female lead came to him, comforting him and giving him strength. The male lead fought back and finally became someone worthy of her, winning her back and starting a sweet romance 🌈🌈

27. 427 春 Swaying in the Spring Night 春夜摇晃 Strawberry-Flavored Snail Noodles草莓味螺蛳粉Modern Romance374k WordsCompleted [Seven-year age gap + Hong Kong elite circle + marriage first, love later + irresistible pursuit] Hong Kong media reports: “The prestigious Chi family of Hong Kong plans to expand into mainland China. Heir Chi Shangxu is heading to Jiayu City, shaking up high society.” At the end, they secretly added: “Chi Shangxu is thirty and unmarried. This trip may be an attempt to find the future mistress of the Chi family.” Life among Hong Kong’s wealthy families is full of twists and turns, and it is neve 5.9kReads9.1Score742Shelves

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    "Thirteen-year-old Chi Shangxu couldn't save Tang Hening, but at thirty, he finally found his beloved again." The male lead is great, incredibly great, Top 1. Winter will come again, and those destined to meet will meet again.

28. 428 盲 After My Blind Wife Regained Her Sight, the Cold-Faced Businessman Begged Her Not to Divorce Him 盲妻复明后，冷面商少跪求别离婚 Si Jiuqing司九卿Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted A groveling ex arc, mutual salvation, 1v1, both play the pig to eat the tiger. A cool, stubborn blind girl from an orphanage versus a proud, aloof illegitimate son who has never known love. Mu Zhinan is breathtakingly beautiful, with skin as fair as snow. The Mu family adopted her from an orphanage to serve as a “talisman” and take misfortune in place of their biological daughter. When she was eighteen, a sudden car accident left Mu Zhinan blind. A top-tier wealthy family, the Shang family, sudd 463Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is a blind woman who was forced to marry the male lead in his place, but she recovers her sight very quickly. She pretends to be weak to deceive the male lead, who initially doesn't care, but later realizes she's already deeply in love. The female lead also has a prestigious background; she's from a wealthy foreign family. Later, the male lead pursues her relentlessly.

29. 429 和 Bound to a Spousal System with My Arch-Enemy 和死对头绑定夫妻系统 Secretly Breaking a Branch暗折枝Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted Synopsis: [Marriage First, Love Later + Frenemies + Lazy Rich Kid’s Comeback] The biggest news in the capital lately is that the two most notorious spoiled heirs from the Hua and Fu families are about to marry, despite having been sworn enemies. Protagonist: Hua Yu She’s just like her name suggests: a lazy fish. Compared to her six talented older siblings, all accomplished in both literature and martial arts, she really is the family freeloader in everyone’s eyes. In fact, she has another identi 1.4kReads9.2Score179Shelves

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    Both are 9.0 Or higher, part of the "arranged marriage to love" series [eating melon emoji], and both are lighthearted and humorous [adding one to my bookshelf emoji]

30. 430 势 A Marriage of Equals 势均婚敌 Xiao Erduo Tutu晓耳朵图图Modern Romance233k WordsOngoing [Two equally formidable leads, married first and fell in love later, long-planned romance, both pure, intertwined with campus life] Wen Ying and Lu Yishu are married. They were once deskmates, the top two students in their grade at Elite High School, and alumni and outstanding graduates of Jinghua University. Now they’ve paired off with each other and begun a secret married life. Because of her mother’s insistence, Wen Ying feels she has no choice. Fine, she’ll get married. After all, this sworn 414Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage, love blossoms [heart emoji], the female lead marries first, the male lead loves her deeply.

31. 431 错 I Mistook My Flash-Marriage Husband's WeChat for an AI Dating App 错把闪婚老公的微信当成AI网恋 Sweet Wine Seven甜酒七Modern Romance411k WordsCompleted [Married first, fall in love later + age gap + the powerful one gives in + mutually devoted, one-on-one romance] Wen Li’s best friend recommended an AI boyfriend app to her. Wen Li chose a mature, domineering CEO type, cranked his lust setting to the max, and planned to have a wild online romance with the AI. But by mistake, she took her arranged-marriage husband’s WeChat account for her AI boyfriend’s! “Honey, are you there? Show me your abs.” “I really want to sit on your lap and kiss you~” - 48.6kReads8.7Score4.9kShelves
32. 432 相 My Blind Date Is So Handsome 相亲对象长得很帅 I'm a Little Fishhead Star是鱼头星星呀Modern Romance201k WordsCompleted [Quiet, reserved schoolteacher × gentle, secretly passionate doctor] Su Wen agrees to a blind date on a whim, just to see how it goes. To her surprise, her date is incredibly handsome. She has never thought of herself as someone who cares about looks, but she is momentarily bewitched and agrees when he suggests they keep seeing each other. Seeing the gentle young woman before him, Zhou Huaian proposes that they take things further, intending to win her over slowly. Then he sees her chatting happ 5.9kReads9.0Score556Shelves

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    Arranged marriage, love blossoms—so sweet! [Heart emoji]

33. 433 最 The Best Lyricist 最佳词作 Kong Liu空留Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] One is a heroine, the other a pampered youngest son who’s always smiling. They work together seamlessly to resolve an unexpected crisis the first time they meet. The second time, she warns her younger cousin not to fall for someone like him. Then comes the Nth meeting, and with it, a lifetime together. 24.4kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves

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    These two are good; both are stories of arranged marriages that blossom into love. In the first one, the author's writing style makes you imagine the female protagonist is a charming and alluring woman. [Add to bookshelf][Add to bookshelf][Bump post]

34. 434 这 This Marriage Has Me Reeling, and Married Life Is Crazy Sweet 这婚结的发懵，婚后甜到发疯 Cat Gives Road猫予路Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later × Sweet romance × Two schemers flirting all day] [No melodramatic misunderstandings, and intelligence is respected. Only sweetness here.] [Mutual devotion, healing, and redemption] The original title of this book was Who Has Seen the Floating Fish Peering at the Lotus? Trust me, I have good taste… · When a clever person falls in love, fools bow until their backs break. Want a romance between two smart people? A blind date over dinner from the start, a date at their se 1.7kReads9.4Score227Shelves
35. 435 愚 Addicted to Foolery 愚戏成瘾 Urban Ranger都市游侠Modern Romance282k WordsCompleted [Bossy female CEO vs. devoted playboy nobleman, both with no prior romantic or sexual partners] Tang Wen never expected to run into a shady black-car driver that rainy night. She decided to teach the insolent man a lesson, but just when she thought she'd pulled it off, she woke up in his bed the next morning. Thankfully, it was only a hangover. But how could Tang Wen let him get away with such a humiliating disgrace? A woman can take her revenge ten days later and still be right on time. W —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is a bit different; the story amazed me.

36. 436 不 Wasn’t This an Arranged Marriage? Why Is Lord Pei So in Love with Me? 不是联姻吗？裴大人怎么这么爱 Deep-Fried Ice Cream油炸冰激凌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted Jiang Shiyuan spent ten years pursuing Shen Lüchu, only to receive four words on her eighteenth birthday: “You make me sick.” So Jiang Shiyuan, the girl who made Shen Lüchu sick, turned around and agreed to her family’s arranged marriage, preparing to marry into the Pei family. The Pei family was the most powerful clan in the capital, with influence that reached the heavens, far beyond what Jiang Shiyuan could aspire to. Fortunately, the family was full of talented men, but one grandson, Pei 50.7kReads9.1Score6.6kShelves

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    The first book is a period drama. The male lead was the female lead's teacher when she was young. Because the female lead's parents passed away, she harbored some resentment towards him and often teased him. The male lead had a very repressed childhood and had never experienced the joy of childhood. The female lead's liveliness captivated him. Initially, during their engagement, the female lead mistakenly thought her fiancé was the male lead's nephew, causing a misunderstanding. Later, through their interactions, she fell in love with the male lead. It's very sweet. The second book has a male lead who has secretly loved the female lead for a long time. He eventually seizes the opportunity to win her over and spoils her, quickly winning her heart. It's super sweet.

37. 437 和 After Marrying My Fiancé's Brooding Older Brother 和未婚夫他阴湿大哥结婚后 Ask the Moon问月亮Modern Romance377k WordsCompleted Aloof and abstinent, a brooding, ghostly man x gentle and resilient After her beloved fiancé ran away from their wedding, Jiang Yichu accepted her family's arrangement and married his older brother. He was the heir to one of the capital's most prestigious families and its future head, renowned for his cool reserve, noble bearing, and self-restraint. After they married, they treated each other with courtesy. Apart from their regular marital duties, which always ended right on schedule, they were 41kReads8.8Score6.3kShelves

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    He held her tightly, his voice deep and firm: "I love you too, very much." His life had been orderly, everything was planned, except for Chen Yichu, who was an unexpected surprise in his life.

38. 438 和 Everyday Life After Marrying Mr. Lu 和陆总的婚后日常 Half a Cup of Iced Milk半杯冰牛奶Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted [Money-loving dessert shop owner X dessert-obsessed CEO] [Sweet from beginning to end / devoted to each other / marriage before love / perfect match. A warm, everyday romance with no melodrama, centered on loving each other wholeheartedly] Lu Yanzhi happened to walk into a dessert shop one day and discovered that its owner was also being pressured to marry. So the two struck a deal. Though it was a contract marriage in which each got what they needed, love is a willing surrender of one’s free wi 1.6kReads9.1Score125Shelves
39. 439 他 He Keeps Flirting and Playing Hard to Get! The Rebellious Tycoon Spoils Her Until She Gets Pregnant 他又撩又茶！被桀骜大佬宠到怀孕 Jiang Wenyu江问鱼Modern Romance280k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love + The Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + Mutual Firsts + Secret Love Turns to Love + Redemption] [The Whole Family Gets Their Comeuppance, and She Won't Forgive Them] In the third week after agreeing to date Gu Chengfeng, Yu Zhiwan heard him say: “The Yu family’s real daughter they found isn’t even loved by them. I’m just playing around with her.” “Remember the first day Yu Zhiwan came back to the Yu family? She’s allergic to pineapple, and her two biological brothers delibe 24.7kReads9.3Score3kShelves
40. 440 和 After Quickly Marrying My Blind Date 和相亲对象快速结婚后 Ting Ning亭宁Modern Romance221k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, lighthearted, one-on-one, both leads have no past relationships, mature, steady and gentlemanly male lead who gets jealous easily, gentle and thoughtful female lead with a goofy side] Fan Lü was twenty-seven and had been single for so long that she never planned to get married. But her family kept pressuring her, and just then she met a blind date she liked. They hit it off and quickly walked down the aisle. 446Reads8.7Score—Shelves
41. 441 婚 Spoiled After Marriage 婚后侍宠 Tu Su兔苏Modern Romance541k WordsCompleted Miss Sunflower and Her Qipao Gentleman The heroine has an avoidant attachment style + the older hero guides her / both are pure in body and mind, with overwhelming possessiveness Beautiful, bold, resilient, and seemingly well-behaved university professor x proud, sharp-tongued, scheming, aloof beauty [Flash Marriage and Exclusive Devotion + Clear-Headed Strong Female Lead + Marriage Before Love + Two Strong Leads + Age Gap + Slow-Burn Romance + Adorabl 3.3kReads8.5Score160Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossomed into love, a whirlwind romance, not premeditated, no lingering romantic ideal, top-tier partners, destined to grow old together.

42. 442 财 The Tycoon’s Sweetheart: Darling, Be Good and Spoil Me 财阀小甜妻：老公，乖乖宠我 Flower-Surprised Magpie花惊鹊Modern Romance7.2M WordsOngoing Jiang Chenyu, the business world's emperor, swore he would never marry. Then one day, he was saddled with a sweet little wife, and Young Master Jiang began a whole new chapter of his life! “CEO, your wife smashed up the Wei family’s place.” “Has she calmed down?” “Not yet...” “Get a few more people over there to help her.” “CEO, your wife got into a fight and sent someone to the hospital.” “Is she satisfied?” “No.” The man kept working. “Carry on.” One day, when he heard that she’d gotten into a 87.5kReads9.4Score3.2kShelves

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    This is really good; it's a pure arranged marriage that blossoms into love, with no unrequited love plot.

43. 443 啵 Kiss! Get Him Good and Confused While He's Drunk, and Make Him Fall in an Instant 啵！趁醉时亲懵他，让他一秒沦陷 A Crescent Moon一剪月Modern Romance201k WordsCompleted The physical edition of Bite the Hook is now available for purchase on all platforms. Everyone says it's better to make peace than to hold a grudge, but Chi Yang not only fell out with her childhood friend Xie Youci, she's also been told by her family to marry him. When the media reports rumors of their arranged marriage, Chi Yang calmly sips her tea. “I'm straight, and I'm not marrying a dog.” Xie Youci swirls his wine with a cool, aloof air and sneers disdainfully. “What kind of lunatic would 5.7kReads9.3Score758Shelves

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    A bickering couple, married first, then in love! She kisses him while he's drunk, making him fall for her in an instant!

44. 444 等 I’ve Been Waiting for You So Long 等你，很久了 San Lili三狸狸Modern Romance230k WordsCompleted Sweet, cute romance novelist × refined, elegant, aloof lawyer Lin Wan had a crush on a senior one year ahead of her for ten years. As luck would have it, from elementary school through university, she attended the same school as him. At the same time, she learned what it meant to be fated to meet but not meant to be. Her crush began when she first discovered love, and lasted through the end of her student years. She never got beyond secretly loving him. Three years after graduating from universi 4kReads8.8Score469Shelves
45. 445 京 A Joyful Beijing Wedding: Why Is Young Master He Being So Stubborn Today? 京婚有禧，贺少今天不嘴硬 Luo Li Xixi落离夕夕Modern Romance549k WordsCompleted [The score is low because there aren't many ratings yet. It will go up.] [Both leads are inexperienced + Fast-paced opening + Marriage before love] [Well-behaved, level-headed adopted daughter VS cunning, aloof young master] When news of the Song and He families’ arranged marriage spread across the capital, the Songs’ adopted daughter, Song Zhining, had just stepped off a plane. She had spent eight years studying medicine abroad. The quietest presence in the Song family, she had not been told ab 7.5kReads8.8Score817Shelves

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    This book's characters are set up exactly like this: a true case of marriage of convenience leading to love! Both characters are virgins, and the pacing is fast. Song Zhining is an adopted daughter of the Song family who mistakenly marries He Yanxiu, a beautiful doctor versus a domineering CEO. The author is very creative, creating a strong sense of tension and, most importantly, is very meticulous, with many foreshadowing elements. It's incredibly good—definitely worth following!

46. 446 先 Marriage Before Love: The Young Master’s Wife Is Not to Be Provoked 先婚后爱：大少奶奶不能惹 Chong Xiaobian虫小扁Historical151k WordsCompleted Yan Ning, a woman as mild as a wisp of smoke, actually showed up at the door demanding they marry!? They were betrothed as babies, how novel. Young Master Liu, Yun Tao, agreed. After the wedding, news that the young master planned to take a concubine spread through the entire Liu household in no time. Everyone knew, from Liu Yi right down to every goldfish in the manor, that the young master had flown into a rage at Qingxin Courtyard because Yan Ning couldn't bear him a child, and had threatened 4.6kReads9.4Score309Shelves

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    These two books are purely about arranged marriages that blossom into love; the first one is a short story, while the second one is longer.

47. 447 盼 Longing to Be a Widow 盼寡 Gathering Vetch, Gathering Vetch采薇采薇Ancient Romance581k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + adorable babies + ridiculous comedy] Princess Consort Mu, who's waiting to get promoted, get rich, and outlive her husband, asks the heavens in exasperation every day: When will the prince finally kick the bucket so I can rise to the top? Six years ago, at a palace banquet, Xie Jieyi was tricked into Mu Heng's bed and forced into marriage, only to be sent away on their wedding night. Six years later, Mu Heng is critically ill, and Xie Jieyi returns in triumph with their adorable twi 6.9kReads9.2Score990Shelves
48. 448 夫 After His Wife Divorces Him, the Warlord Goes Gray Overnight 夫人离婚后，军阀大佬一夜白头 Chu Diandian初点点Modern Romance691k WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name, “Qi Mi,” is available by searching on Tomato. Ning Zhen is forced to marry the warlord Sheng Changyu. Sheng Changyu has a beloved first love, as well as two concubines, and the Sheng household is rife with danger. Ning Zhen is a young heiress who has returned from studying abroad. She can’t adapt to the infighting in the household, and everyone is waiting to see her make a fool of herself. Less than three years later, just as everyone predicted, Ning Zhen wants 78.8kReads9.5Score9.1kShelves

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    This article was written a couple of years ago; it was a marriage arranged for a specific purpose.

49. 449 八 I Transmigrate into a Book in the 1980s: This Unexpected Military Marriage Is So Sweet 八零穿书：闪来的军婚太甜了 Fang Jüliang房踽凉Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted Ji Yutian transmigrates into a very cliched novel set in a bygone era. The heroine takes a wrong turn in life, discovers in old age that her ex-husband is incredibly successful, and is reborn to win him back. Unfortunately, Ji Yutian is that man's second wife. Knowing she doesn't stand a chance against the heroine in a fight for his affections, Ji Yutian immediately agrees when her mother sets her up on a blind date. But her date turns out to be a big, bad wolf, and they register their marriage 6.5kReads8.8Score430Shelves
50. 450 满 Max-Level Sweet Seduction! Enchanting in Lord Fu's Embrace 满级甜诱！在傅爷的怀里声色撩人 Milky Candy Puff奶糖酥Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication + comic adaptation] [Flirtatious chemistry and sizzling romance!] Jiang Yuyang is hailed as a peerless beauty, with a stunning face, a slender waist, and a soft, supple figure. To call off her arranged marriage, she pulls out all the stops to flirt with her intended. She never imagined she’d flirt with the wrong person! Rumor has it that Fu Wenshen, the head of the Fu family, is a self-disciplined, celibate man who avoids women. Little do people know that he looks refined 20.2kReads9.5Score2.7kShelves

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    A stunningly beautiful and alluring female celebrity versus a stoic and cunning tycoon; mutual flirting, incredibly sensual, and super sweet!! [Admiration] The female lead, in order to cancel a business marriage, actively flirts with her arranged marriage partner, only to end up with the stoic and cunning male lead. He's impeccably dressed in public, but a beast in private. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] Ahhhh, I blushed the whole time!

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