Both Leads Come from Powerful Families in Beijing, and Their Friends Are All from the Same Circle 男女主豪门世家，双京圈，朋友都是同个圈子的

1. 51 婚 Seduction After Marriage 婚后诱爱 Xia Qingyang夏青阳Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, married first and fall in love later / age gap / devoted only to each other] [Bright, proud heiress + composed, reserved head of the family] As soon as Lu Shengsheng graduated, the Lu family demanded that she honor her engagement to the Pei family. After three failed attempts to run away from the wedding, she reluctantly became Mrs. Pei. But she never stopped wanting a divorce. A month into their marriage, she even announced it in public, sending herself to the top of the tr 441Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A marriage arranged by two wealthy families, a union ordained by their elders. A rebellious and arrogant heiress versus a composed and reserved leader; the female lead is tough on the outside but soft on the inside, the male lead is exceptionally gentle. Their relationship is a slow and steady affair, built up little by little, requiring careful appreciation.

2. 52 联 It's Just a Marriage Alliance, President Xiao, Are You Serious? 联姻而已，肖总你玩真的？ Lan Lu兰鹭Modern Romance276k WordsOngoing [Two strong leads + mutual flirting + marriage before love + bickering couple + sweet romance] To avoid an arranged marriage, Meng Qingyin let loose abroad, constantly changing boyfriends. Who could have guessed her family would “go bankrupt,” trick her into returning home, and promptly marry her off to her nemesis, Xiao Beiqi? On their first night together, he pins her against the door, holds up photos of her romantic history, and sneers, “You sure get around, don't you?” Meng Qingyin fires bac 557Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I recommend this book. The male and female leads are married into wealthy families. The female lead's best friend and the male lead's brothers are also from wealthy families, and each of them has their own official partner.

3. 53 惊 What?! The Villainess's Husband Is Actually the Crown Prince of the Capital's Elite 惊！恶毒女配老公竟是京圈太子 Shu Zhi黍枝Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed, awaiting release] Marriage first, love later / older, fatherly male lead / devoted couple, sweet romance Carefree, high-maintenance heroine × abstinent, scheming older man Jin Zhao transmigrates into a sweet romance novel as the vicious supporting heroine. Not only is she beautiful, with fair skin, but she's also secretly married to the heir of a powerful family in the capital. But she'd heard her bargain husband was abstinent, so she decides to cling to his coattails. “Ho 39.6kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves

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   Arranged marriage to love / Older man/Daddy type / Both are virgins, sweet and doting, carefree and dramatic × abstinent and cunning older man. "Aren't we in a marriage of convenience?" "I've never heard of a marriage of convenience that involves doing all these things."

4. 54 入 Addicted After Dark! The Elite Abstinent Doctor from a Wealthy Family Falls Hard 入夜上瘾！豪门禁欲医生顶级沦陷 Lan Mengxi岚梦晞Modern Romance227k WordsOngoing [Seductive, Sweet and Alluring Heroine VS Cool, Chaste Surgeon] [Elite Family + Heroine Pursues Him at First + Hero Falls Deeply in Love and Devotes Himself to Her Later + Both Leads’ First Love] Everyone knows that Gu Jinyi, the second young master of the prestigious Gu family, has no worldly desires and keeps his distance from women. He is the moon in the heavens, hanging high above the world. “Dr. Gu, I didn’t mean to take advantage of you.” His hand tightened gently, drawing her closer. His 830Reads—Score107Shelves

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   These two books are about wealthy families and members of the Beijing elite.

5. 55 全 A Cast of Villains: I Ruined You for No Reason 全员恶人：废了你，没有理由 Qianqian's Dimension芊芊的一次元Modern Romance518k WordsOngoing [Bold and untamed, sweet or salty, a poppy flower / little white rabbit vs. possessive, obsessively devoted, a living devil / big bad wolf] Xu Qingjiu: “The person I want stays by my side, even if I have to cripple him! I won't let you go, even if you fall into darkness, ” At five, Xu Qingjiu lost her parents and was injected with a virus. Her brother avoided her like the plague, and only her sister and Beichen Yeyuan gave her warmth... At fifteen, Xu Qingjiu suffered betrayal and exploitation b 277Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Childhood sweethearts, mutual friends [Learned it][Flying kiss]

6. 56 栀 A Gentle Love Blossoms in My Heart 栀上心头，轻轻宠 Milk Beibei奶贝贝Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted [Sweet, delicate dancer × dashing, carefree young master] Seven-year age gap #sweet romance #both leads are each other’s first love #happy ending #everyday life * Su Wenjing was a young master from one of the wealthiest families. He was talented but wild and carefree, with people constantly coming and going from his life, yet he never seemed to care about anyone. He truly lived by the saying, “Though he walks among a thousand flowers, not a single petal clings to him.” His friends teased him, as 3.1kReads9.0Score276Shelves
7. 57 娇 The Spoiled Beauty: Mr. Zhou’s Most Cherished One 娇纵美人：周先生的心尖宠 Milk Beibei奶贝贝Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [Capital’s Elite Heir × Qipao Designer] [Cool and elegant × Radiant, spoiled beauty] Zhou Lingjing, the cool, abstinent young heir of one of the capital’s most distinguished families, is getting engaged to Su Zhaotang, the eldest daughter of the Su family! But no one knows that when Su Zhaotang was three, her parents left her with the Zhou family in the capital for a while because they were busy with business abroad. Back then, the fair, fluffy little dumpling was practically glued to Young Mas 9.2kReads9.2Score726Shelves
8. 58 赌 Betting on Your Heart: Young Master Si's Specially Crafted Trap 赌你心动：司少的特调陷阱 Two Crispy Treats两酥Modern Romance292k WordsOngoing [Noble, radiant young heiress of the Wen family ✖️ Cold, calculating heir to the Si family] [Barista ✖️ Bartender] Sweet! Flirty! Satisfying! As the only daughter of the Wen family, one of the capital’s most powerful households, Wen Chunyan has been cherished and protected by her entire family since birth. The Wen and the illustrious Si families have been close for generations. Yet this beloved little princess and Si Junyi, the Si family’s heir, seem to be at odds by nature. Whenever they meet, 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I highly recommend this one, it's really beautiful.

9. 59 恣 Reckless Flirtation 恣意暧昧 Shishengsheng世生生Modern Romance264k WordsCompleted [Read at your own risk, read at your own risk, read at your own risk, read at your own risk] Ye Zhining drifts into willing surrender, while Shen Yu'an is determined to claim her. The two indulge in flirtation, and eventually end up together. 225Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 60 装 I Acted Too Well-Behaved, and the Heir Insists I Have a Crush on Him 装乖过头了，太子爷非说我暗恋他 Zhi Lisheng枝理生Modern Romance566k WordsCompleted [The Cool, Well-Behaved Real Princess x The Lazy, Rebellious Young Master] (Top-tier romantic tension / cold on the surface but secretly fighting to claim each other / unrequited love becomes mutual / both leads are romantically inexperienced) At thirteen, Ruan Xi went from a country girl in a small town in Jiangnan to a daughter of the Ruan family in Jingbei overnight. Unfortunately, she was met not with a warm welcome, but with cold stares and ridicule. “Even if Yinyin isn’t a Ruan, I’ll alway 27.4kReads8.9Score3.5kShelves
11. 61 少 Young Master, Madam Says She'd Rather Go to Work! 少爷，夫人说她更想上班！ Chichi Xianyue迟迟弦月Modern Romance794k WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later] [Long-planned romance] [Both strong and devoted] Diplomat x CEO When she was four, her mother died before her eyes, and her father fell in love with someone else. From then on, Liu Ling'er learned one thing: tears were useless, and so was love. At twenty-five, Shen Yuci bound her to his side with a marriage contract. She thought it was a five-year arrangement, never knowing that this man had been waiting for her for twenty-one years. She also had no idea that for t 1.4kReads—Score126Shelves

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    Highly recommended! The plot is roughly this: the male and female leads are engaged. The male lead comes from a very wealthy family and has been in love with the female lead since childhood. They've never met, but he always thinks of her and even goes abroad to train for her. Upon returning home, his first act to get closer to her is to make her his assistant. The female lead comes from a high-ranking family, but her mother died early, and her father neglected her. She grew up under the care of her grandparents. Due to childhood trauma, she lost some of her memories, including her first meeting with the male lead. She graduated from a prestigious university and later became a diplomat. For the female lead, their feelings developed gradually over time, but for the male lead, it was all premeditated. It's a strong, pure love story. The female lead has her own career, and the male lead is deeply in love with her, completely devoted to her, and deeply respects her—it's incredibly captivating! At the same time, the male lead is the female lead's savior.

12. 62 撕 Tear It to Shreds 撕烂 Tong Si橦肆Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted [Two unhinged leads] [She lures him in, then dumps him] [Marriage before love] [The aloof, untouchable man loses his mind for love] Everyone at school knows Fu Mingshuang likes Lu Shiyu, just as everyone knows Lu Shiyu can't stand Fu Mingshuang. But someone saw Fu Mingshuang use a practice sheet to wipe the hand Lu Shiyu had touched, then step on the sheet as if it were trash... Someone else saw Lu Shiyu, the school's golden boy, with silver hair, standing before all the students and teachers an 26.8kReads9.0Score2.8kShelves

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    I hereby declare my favorite story of the year: [Double Crazy, Female Fishing for Male, Dumping After Fishing, Arranged Marriage to Fall in Love]. Everyone knows the female lead loves the male lead, while the male lead only feels disgust. In the end, they get married, but in a way that involves killing each other. The aloof male lead gradually falls deeper and deeper into love, becoming mad with passion.

13. 63 迟 Mr. Zhou, Too Late 迟来的周先生 By You Zhiyu尤知遇 著Modern Romance561k WordsCompleted [Bold and passionate heiress vs. taciturn, devoted, domineering CEO] Jian Cheng had spent all twenty-four years of her life entangled with Zhou Yufeng. But with only three months to go before their wedding, Jian Cheng suddenly called it off. The reason? Zhou Yufeng thought she was vicious and couldn’t tolerate his mistress. Everyone thought she was just making a scene and would come crawling back to beg for a reconciliation in a couple of days. Zhou Yufeng thought so too. Until, at the Zhou fami 63.9kReads9.3Score6.7kShelves

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    What else is there to say? This is the book!!! Both the male and female leads come from wealthy and powerful families. The female lead is a bright and beautiful young lady who dares to love and hate, while the male lead is a taciturn and deeply affectionate CEO. When the two of them are together, it's like there's a barrier between them and everyone else! It's seriously super, super good!!!

14. 64 协 After Their Contract Expires, the Capital’s Golden Boy Loses Control 协议到期后，京圈太子爷失控了 Ruyi Flying如意flyingModern Romance743k WordsOngoing [Marriage of Convenience + Substitute Romance + Groveling Pursuit + Capital City Heir + Clear-Headed Heroine + Romantic Rivals] Jiang Wantang was Fu Chenyu’s wife in a marriage of convenience for three years, and everyone laughed at her for being a stand-in for his beloved. At first, Fu Chenyu was as cold as could be. He ignored her at banquets, openly stood up for his beloved, and told everyone she was only his wife by agreement. Everyone was waiting to see her cry. But when their three years 41Reads—Score100Shelves

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    A cutthroat competition in Beijing's elite circles [sending hearts] A gentle heir protects her, a top-tier childhood sweetheart pursues her, and a cold, aloof doctor accompanies her. The heir of Beijing's elite circles finally goes mad with rage. He wrecks the engagement banquet, abandons his beloved, and chases her to the airport in the rain. "Jiang Wantang, come back." Her eyes are calm: "Mr. Fu, Article Four of the agreement states that you cannot fall in love with Party A." "I have always kept my promise."

15. 65 烬 The Wild Rose Doted on by Master Jin 烬爷独宠的野玫瑰 Si Xiaonian司小廿Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted [Unhinged heroine VS powerful hero] [Five-year age gap] [The powerful one bows his head] [She has a past, he doesn't; read at your own discretion] [Intense push and pull, sizzling tension] Everyone in the capital knows that Meng Yuntang, the second daughter of the Meng family, has a bad reputation! She was raised wild in the countryside from childhood. Her parents brought her back to the capital to attend high school at fifteen. Compared with all the young masters and ladies of the capital's eli 6.5kReads9.3Score667Shelves

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    This book is great! It's about the extreme tug-of-war between a powerful figure in Beijing's elite circles and a wildly independent heiress. Highly recommended!

16. 66 京 The Tide Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港澜渡 A Book Worth a Fortune一本千万利Modern Romance631k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, slowly climbing] [Hong Kong old-money style vs. Beijing political circles] [Intrigue and covert battles among the wealthy] [High-IQ business and romance] [Slow burn, not a fast-paced power fantasy; feel free to skip chapters] Four pairs of hunters, four hunts. The rain pours over Hong Kong. Come enjoy a TVB-style romance, business-war, and suspense drama! Sweet nothings go beyond “Stay a little longer” and “I adore you” to include “I’m crazy about you.” Duplicity is the 8.1kReads8.9Score740Shelves

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    I especially love Shi Zhaolan's "hunter" persona. She doesn't passively wait for love; instead, she meticulously plots for ten years to get closer to him. From their first meeting in Oxford to his active walk into her web now—this composure of "I'll wait for you to come to me" is so cool.

17. 67 顶 The Ultimate Flirt: Every Big Shot in the Capital Loves to Worship Me 顶级撩人精：京圈大佬都爱舔我 I Love Eating Bizarre Cuisine喜欢吃黑暗料理Modern Romance757k WordsCompleted Best read under the covers at night. Stick with it for 20 chapters and you'll get it. [Brothers Stealing Each Other's Partners + Everybody Loves Her + Love Triangle Drama + One Woman, Multiple Men + Male Rivalry] [Primarily a story about training men like dogs] A young woman escapes from the mountains, and the powerful men of Beijing fall into her trap one by one, willingly becoming her dogs. The city's elite pave the way for her, just to raise her up to the clouds and win a sliver of her affect 16.3kReads8.8Score2kShelves

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    I thought it was just a typical sweet romance novel set in the Beijing entertainment circle, but it took many unexpected turns, and the moment the female lead took off her mask was absolutely stunning.

18. 68 嚣 So What If He’s Arrogant? Lu Chenxiao Is Crazy About Him 嚣张跋扈又怎样，陆沉枭他超爱 Qiu Qiqi秋琪琪Modern Romance385k WordsCompleted Lan An is the most brazen little princess in the imperial capital, and she has loved Zhou Lin'an since childhood. On her eighteenth birthday, she carefully prepared to confess her feelings, only to overhear him talking with a scheming woman: “If her family weren’t useful, who’d bother pretending? She’s spoiled and overbearing. I can’t stand her!” That day, Lan An played the recording in front of everyone, smashed the necklace they shared as a token of love, and left the country. Six years later, 210Reads—Score112Shelves

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    Please, please, please take a look.

19. 69 超 So Sweet and Obedient 超乖软 Shi Yiyuan十一源Modern Romance278k WordsCompleted (The print edition, Please Let Me Have Peace All My Years, is out now.) [One-on-one romance, both untouched, sweet pampering, childhood sweethearts] "Part Two: I Just Want Him to Comfort Me" (The main story is complete.) A little fairy transferred to Nancheng No. 1 High School. She was not only beautiful, but immediately claimed the top spots in two rankings: first in academics and first on the school beauty list! The little fairy was sweet and well-behaved, speaking gently and kindly to everyon 29.1kReads9.4Score3.3kShelves

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    The male and female leads come from wealthy and influential families, both from Beijing's elite elite circles. Cheng Yanbei, the unruly and arrogant heir of the Cheng family, is notoriously reckless and has a passion for racing. 🌿That day, Xu Youli smashed his beloved black Koenigsegg with a golf club. Everyone expected him to erupt in anger, but instead, he soothed her softly, "Are you calm now, my little darling?" 💥

20. 70 那 Then Let Me Cheer You Up 那我哄哄你 Jin Huanhuan尽欢欢Modern Romance270k WordsCompleted {A flamboyant, unruly rich young master x A stunning, refined heiress} {Marriage first, love later + Two wealthy families + A long road to winning back his wife + Both leads are chaste} Everyone knows that Second Young Master Cheng is arrogant and untamable, flamboyant and reckless, with a haughty, cold-hearted streak. He’s notorious for being impossible to deal with, and no matter how well-behaved the Xu family’s daughter is, she won’t be able to tame this wild horse. The public’s verdict on t 8.4kReads9.0Score761Shelves
21. 71 丑 The Ugly Wife Strikes Back: She Returns in Glory, and He Begs Her to Remarry Him 丑妻逆袭，惊艳归来他跪求复婚 Winter Can't Stand Winter冬天不耐冬Modern Romance192k WordsCompleted A devastating fire left Jiang Shiyuan disfigured and out of shape after she saved Lu Yuheng, leaving her with nothing but a humiliating marriage. She became the laughingstock of the entire city, while his heart belonged only to the woman he cherished. It was only when Jiang Shiyuan ran into him at the hospital accompanying his pregnant older sister to a checkup that her heart finally died. In the divorce agreement, she asked only for a house, then disappeared from his life. A year later, Jiang S 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The writing is excellent and easy to read; sometimes you find yourself drawn into the story without even realizing it.

22. 72 惊 What?! My Business Nemesis Is My Child's Biological Father 惊！商业死对头竟是我娃的亲爹 Chasing Dreams with Fragrance香之逐梦Modern Romance178k WordsCompleted [Two equally matched rivals + marriage of convenience + pregnancy and flight + groveling pursuit + adorable child as matchmaker] “He once thought love was a weakness, until he met her, the ruthless woman who stole his genes and then lied that she’d used a sperm bank.” Five years after our divorce, I’m holding my son’s hand at the awards ceremony of the Paris International Jewelry Design Competition when I run into my archenemy. I smile elegantly. “Excuse me, Mr. Lu.” He stares at my son, who loo 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Cold-blooded CEO, beautiful female CEO, mortal enemies

23. 73 檀 The Enchanting Shadow of Tanshan 檀山瑰影 Masked Sashimi假面鱼生Modern Romance229k WordsOngoing Gorgeous, high-maintenance heiress × reserved, chaste CEO from Beijing's elite circle [Older man + transmigration into a book + sweet romance + devoted couple] Who gets transmigrated into a book and immediately has to become someone else's mistress? Meng Shutong feels like she's about to hear that iconic line from The Temptation to Go Home: “You're such a slut.” Does a supporting character's life not matter? Meng Shutong is on the verge of tears. Presidential suite at a hotel in Switzerland. 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A typical tale of love, hate, and intrigue among Beijing's elite young masters and ladies, all about matching social classes—it was so satisfying to watch! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

24. 74 手 Picking the Sunlight by Hand: My Childhood Friend Is Always Too Softhearted 手摘扶光：竹马总是心太软 Gentleman Liu君子刘Modern Romance272k WordsCompleted [Wealthy Families + Childhood Friends + Secret Crush + Four Childhood Friends + Mutual First Love] Straightforward, confident heroine vs. sunny, kindhearted hero (If you’ve finished reading, please leave a rating! Love you all!) - In her previous life, Guan Qiao confessed to Feng Yi and was rejected. Heartbroken, she went abroad. Feng Yi married his first love and had a child, but in the end, his family was destroyed. Their mutual secret love came to nothing because of a misunderstanding. Reborn 304Reads8.1Score103Shelves

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    The main characters are all from wealthy families, and the story revolves around childhood sweethearts from wealthy backgrounds. It's a sweet and romantic story, with the female lead being the most beloved by the group.

25. 75 屈 Surrendering to Tenderness 屈于温柔 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance426k WordsCompleted [Cool and radiant genius violinist girl x gentle, distinguished rising star in the business world] [Devoted romance with no past relationships + long-planned courtship + doting boyfriend + two wealthy families + age gap] Everyone knew that the eldest young master of the Shen family was handsome and distinguished, and had become a rising star in the business world at a young age. Who could have imagined that someone so utterly level-headed would one day be troubled by love? Shen Minghuai had nev 17.3kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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    This one! A cool and bright young lady × a refined and aristocratic business tycoon! 😳 A Beijing socialite romance! The male and female leads have an age gap, and the male lead is incredibly doting—the kind of gentle and indulgent father-like boyfriend.

26. 76 非 Irrational Surrender 非理性沦陷 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance463k WordsCompleted [A gorgeous, haughty heiress × a cold, roguish foreign powerhouse] [Devoted, sweet romance with both leads’ hearts belonging only to each other + age gap + two powerful families + doting, fatherly boyfriend] Yu Nanyan, the cherished young lady of the Yu family in Hong Kong, had been spoiled rotten ever since she was a child. But after an accident, she was forced to use a wheelchair. The exasperated heiress suddenly noticed that the new bodyguard she had hired looked at her with anything but inno 3.6kReads8.6Score334Shelves
27. 77 拥 She Fell into His Abyss 拥她入深渊 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [A seemingly fragile girl who’s secretly a ruthless schemer × a gentle, doting, fatherly tycoon] [Devoted husband, age gap, love at first sight, both leads are pure and devoted, romance across borders] Everyone knows Jiang Xu, head of the Jiang family in Southeast Asia, is refined and handsome, but also cold, restrained, and uninterested in women. But one night, as the tension between them grows without restraint, the girl, bullied until her eyes are red, uses the last of her strength to prop he 12kReads9.2Score925Shelves
28. 78 他 He Became Insanely Obsessive 他偏执成狂 Qiqi JiuW9琪琪九W9Modern Romance154k WordsCompleted [Unhinged CEO + strong-willed beauty + marriage before love + exclusive devotion + the husband chases his wife into the crematorium] A contract drew a line between them. He told her coldly, “You’re just a tool to me.” She followed the rules, hoping only to get through the transaction in peace. But one night, when she retreated to her parents’ home, he drove there and waited, refusing to leave her side. At two in the morning, he sent three simple words: I’m waiting for you. Her heart suddenly 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    With nowhere else to turn, she offered herself in exchange. The most ruthless man in Jiangcheng became obsessed with her, relentlessly pursuing her.

29. 79 京 A Marriage Wave in Jinghai 京海婚潮 Holding Xiuqi, Picking a Fine Horse手握修齐摘骏马Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened, so it may rise later.) Li, heiress to Xiaonan Airlines, and Zhan Nanpei, heir to Yunting Airlines, entered a prestigious family marriage alliance, only for it to end in regret. He had his “white moonlight,” and she had a childhood sweetheart she’d loved for years. In a marriage alliance between two equally powerful families, neither could be the first to back down. * Shortly after the divorce Someone asked him, “You really got divorced just like that? Don’t you 12.1kReads7.9Score1.1kShelves

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    The story of the marriage between the heiress of Xiaonan Airlines' Li family and the heir of Yunting Airlines' Zhan family, a union of wealthy families, and their subsequent regretful departure, has circulated in Haicheng in various versions. The only verifiable detail is that he had a "white moonlight" (idealized love), and she had a childhood sweetheart with whom she had deep feelings. In a marriage between equally powerful families, neither was willing to back down first. * When Zhan Nanpei and Li Qianqian had just divorced, someone asked Zhan Nanpei, "You just divorced like that? No regrets?" Zhan Nanpei, wearing a white shirt and black trousers, hands in his pockets, replied casually, "It was a business marriage, so there's no question of regret." He thought, having lived for over twenty years, proud as he was, he was just a backup option. Later, at 10,000 meters, on a private jet. The usually restrained and stoic man kissed her again and again, his eyes red, his voice hoarse, "Wife, marry me again, okay?" * A female pilot hiding her heiress identity vs. The president of Yunting Airlines! * Two wealthy families, both virgins, marriage of convenience followed by love (or divorce followed by love), pregnant and running away together, strong male and female leads, long-awaited reunion, reconciliation, a desperate pursuit of the wife, and extreme tug-of-war.

30. 80 拿 I Took the Wrong Phone, and Now the Abstinent Tycoon Won’t Leave Me Alone 拿错手机，我被禁欲大佬缠上了 Dust-Free Plain Sleeves素袂绝尘Modern Romance558k WordsCompleted [Top Student + Both Pure + Secret Identity + Real and Fake Heiresses + Suspense + Male Rivals Competing] Fu Yiyi, the campus belle of Qing University, accidentally collided with the aloof campus heartthrob Lu Zhiheng, and they picked up each other's phones by mistake. Through a twist of fate, they signed an agreement to pretend to be boyfriend and girlfriend, beginning an unforgettable romance. Female Lead: Fu Yiyi is a top student and campus belle. Raised in an orphanage, she earned her way int 5.9kReads9.3Score792Shelves

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    A heartwarming story set in a wealthy family, featuring a domineering CEO and two virgins in a pure and innocent love story!

31. 81 京 A Night of Music in the Capital 京娇夜瑟 San Yi Is a Cat三一是只猫Modern Romance140k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + playful, sugary romance + one-on-one] They were both born into wealthy, influential families in the capital and had been engaged since childhood, but they’d also been bickering since they were kids. One day, Jiang Yin was targeted for revenge and lost some of her memories. Cheng Yisi took the opportunity to pose as Jiang Yin’s boyfriend. But before long, Jiang Yin recovered her memories. Jiang Yin: “You’ve been lying to me for so long. Don’t you have anything to say?” Ch 12Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 82 谁 Whose Daddy-Type Boyfriend Is This Scheming, Brooding One? 谁家爹系男友这么心机阴湿啊 Bi Ying Xi毕赢兮Modern Romance461k WordsCompleted [A seemingly fragile but truly haughty little fox + a possessive, fatherly tycoon] [Long-planned pursuit + age gap + both leads are inexperienced and devoted + sweet romance + happy ending] Word has it that Huan Ting'an, heir to the top-tier Huan family, is refined and elegant, aloof and abstinent, and has a beloved woman he can't have whom he's searched for in vain for years. After hearing this, Sheng Wen'ying looked in the mirror, then at a photo of the woman he loved, and thought long and har 3.7kReads—Score316Shelves

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    This novel featuring two wealthy families and a significant age gap is absolutely fantastic! [You should savor it!] The male lead is a refined and aristocratic up-and-coming businessman, a quintessential "daddy" boyfriend. He falls for the female lead at first sight and deliberately approaches her, showering her with affection and tenderness. [A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater]

33. 83 婚 Our Marriage Has an Expiration Date, Please Renew 婚期有限，请续约 Crazy Se疯瑟Modern Romance233k WordsOngoing (Marriage first, love later, two wealthy families, one-on-one and mutually devoted, pure romance, winning back his wife) [A carefree, slow-witted heiress who loves to laze around x an older, calculating darling of the heavens] A chance encounter brought Tan Xinyu and Yuan Pengyi into marriage. After the wedding, they signed an agreement: they would act like a loving married couple, then secretly divorce a year later. After they married, they treated each other with courteous respect, but Tan X 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! It features a cunning, older man who seduces the female lead into marriage, leading to love later. [Kiss emoji]

34. 84 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book, and the Male Lead Fell for Me, the Sick One 穿书之男主爱上有病的我 Yan Liu雁柳Modern Romance225k WordsCompleted Reborn in the womb, transmigrate into a book, wealthy family, domineering CEO, jealous and insecure male lead, healing, overprotective brother, play the pig to eat the tiger, female supporting character, possessive, jealous Rong Jin thought this was all life would ever be: half a lifetime struggling through the mire, living at the very bottom, with a life that would always be bleak. After an accident, at the moment of her greatest pain and despair, she transmigrated into a book and gained a life 11.3kReads8.1Score1.3kShelves

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    This fits perfectly; the downside is that it's still a new book.

35. 85 网 Blocked by My Online Sweetheart, I Spent a Fortune Chasing Her Down 网恋被拉黑，太子爷砸钱倒追 Summer Ice Cream夏日冰淇淋Modern Romance583k WordsOngoing [Online romance + transmigration into a book + stunning, aloof beauty + the ultimate low-key personality contrast] After transmigrating into a melodramatic novel as a spoiled female supporting character, Mu Ping’s mission is to cling to the male lead, Sheng Huaichuan, until he gets sick of her. She can’t be bothered. She’s too lazy to reply to his messages or accept his transfers, and she even thinks he talks too much. Sheng Huaichuan was planning to break up with her, but then she was the one w 5.3kReads6.0Score585Shelves

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    A series of hilarious little incidents unfold, from delivering dolls to demanding photos of abs, to the top fan changing their name—the scenes are plentiful and memorable. Watching this while eating or relaxing is both stress-relieving and hilarious.

36. 86 眼 A Galaxy in Your Eyes, All My Love for You 眼底星河，予你偏爱 Bing Xiyue冰夕玥Modern Romance180k WordsCompleted Luo Xi never imagined that one day she would end up living with Lan Yanchen, the legendary man with a face as cold as a thousand-year-old iceberg. Sitting in the car with an innocent look on his face, he said to her, “That was my first kiss. Don't you think you should take responsibility?” Luo Xi stared at him in disbelief. “When did you start liking me?” Lan Yanchen slowly turned toward him, his nose brushing against her forehead. “From the very first moment I saw you, you were already in my he 59Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I won't say much more; you'll see once you watch it. There are indeed many details that attracted me, so I'll keep watching.

37. 87 黎 The Empress Dowager's Hidden Marriage Pact 黎后的隐藏婚约 Nian Jiyu年姬语Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted [Showbiz + powerful CEO + devoted only to each other + secret identities + love after marriage + returns with child] She has forgotten how to love him. With red-rimmed eyes, Jian begs her to start over. Award-winning actress Shen and rising star Jian Muchuan are married under a contract. She thought they would spend the rest of their lives just keeping up appearances for their parents. But after they married, Jian Muchuan cooked for her, looked after her mother while she was busy filming, washed 78Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead has a hidden identity; it's very sweet.

38. 88 重 Reborn as a Top-Tier Star Heiress: The Rich Fight Over Me 重生商界顶流千金：豪门疯抢 Light-Sugar Jinjin微糖金金Modern Romance581k WordsCompleted [Revenge against scumbags + forced possession + reborn heroine + romantic rivals competing] [Sweet-faced, scheming seductress × unhinged heir / abstinent CEO / rugged military king / refined but depraved bureau chief / financial predator] [In her past life, she was abandoned by her own family, betrayed by the one she loved, and bullied and framed, until she lost her reputation and died with bitterness in her heart!] [Reborn in the year 2000, Li Muan returns from the ashes with memories steeped i 661Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist of this book is practically a walking mind map! She simplifies complex problems and clarifies chaotic relationships. Watching her break through impasses is like watching a magic trick being revealed.

39. 89 陷 Fallen Rose: The Dark Moon and Her Counterattack 陷落玫瑰：黑月光与她的反杀局 Light-Sugar Jinjin微糖金金Modern Romance508k WordsCompleted [Revenge Against Scum] [Forced Possession] [Awakening to Her True Identity] [Rivalry for Her Affections] [One Woman, Four Men] [Sweet on the Outside, Dark and Scheming on the Inside, a Seductive Strategist × Her Possessive Adoptive Brother / Abstinent CEO / Gentle Young Nobleman / Capitalist Predator] ▲ Her true identity awakens, and a bloody revenge begins Abandoned at an orphanage as a child, she was later molded by the Song family into a tool for a marriage alliance. She bides her time, turni 318Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 90 重 Reborn in the 1980s: My Wife Is a Little Spicy 重生八零：媳妇有点辣 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Modern Romance5.0M WordsCompleted Her parents died young, her family was poor, and she was plain-looking. Xia Xiaolan had been dealt a terrible hand, but after nearly twenty years of hard work, she became an executive at a multinational corporation and finally put her life back on track... Then she wakes up to find herself reborn in the 1980s, as another Xia Xiaolan, this time with a face capable of bringing a kingdom to ruin. The original Xia Xiaolan had been dealt a winning hand, but chose to take her own life under the pressu 44.4kReads9.5Score5kShelves
41. 91 假 Fake Heiress Flees with the System, and Her New Fiancé Rushes to Win Her Over 假千金携系统跑路，新未婚夫急哄 October Gecheng十月格城Modern Romance198k WordsOngoing [System + fake heiress reunites with her family and gets a new fiancé + CEO falls in love at first sight + sweet romance + powerful man learns to bend] [No, no, no! The real heiress is the one engaged to the scumbag, not her fake-heiress self. She has a new fiancé now.] Shen Yiqing woke up after jumping into a river with a System in her head and a translucent little monk before her, crying out every day, “Wake up...” Fine. She woke up. Then she discovered that her older brother was in a coma aft 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Two powerful figures in Beijing's elite circles; the female lead is the male lead's younger brother's fiancée, and the male lead forcefully steals her away. The female lead is intelligent and ruthlessly kills her way through her revenge, while the male lead, infatuated, relentlessly pursues her. [Original novel reader]

42. 92 红 Within and Beyond the Red Walls, Spring Breeze Enters the Game 红墙内外，春风入局 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance521k WordsCompleted [Older, Powerful Man] [Age Gap] [Junior Clerk] [Career Growth] [Guiding Lover] [Sweet Romance] One chance encounter, one moment of curiosity, and one... At some point, everything began to change. 58.6kReads8.5Score4.3kShelves

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    The heartbeat of brushing past someone in the corridor!

43. 93 青 Childhood Sweethearts Turned Foes: The Mad Heiress of Harbor City 青梅竹马反目港城疯批千金大小姐 Full Moon Su满月苏Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Setting: Hong Kong during the detective era, the 1960s Career-driven heroine + several men with unrequited feelings for her. Everyone is chaste. [Everyone’s Favorite + Childhood Friends + The Ex’s Road to Redemption + Wealthy Families + Cherished by All + Gangsters + Tension and Flirting + Ensemble Cast in Hong Kong + Unhinged Men in Anguish + Love Rival Showdowns + Strong Heroine + Period Story] Everyone says Hong Kong is a glittering paradise of indulgence, where gold lies everywhere. But in t 1.3kReads—Score131Shelves

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    How about the Hong Kong entertainment circle? Hahaha

44. 94 老 Boss, Can We Really Make a Comeback in This State of Mind? 老大，我们这精神状态真能逆袭吗 Explosive Sweet Pepper爆炸甜椒Modern Romance347k WordsOngoing [Fun-Loving Heroine + Wealthy-Family Ensemble + Everyone Speaks in Riddles] One day, Chi Yu discovers she's the wicked villainess in a novel, doomed to die horribly, and she gets an itch to do something about it. She really feels like throwing a punch, thanks. So she goes right ahead and does just that. A spoiled rich kid wants to take unflattering pictures of her and ruin her reputation? Sorry, your embarrassing photos are going on Moments first~ The original heroine breaks character and immedi 192Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    The female lead's "mute" setting is such a contrast! She's not truly unable to speak; rather, it's due to psychological trauma. This "silent comedian," with every inner monologue hitting the funny bone perfectly, makes for a laugh-out-loud and addictive watch. You absolutely have to watch it!

45. 95 玉 When the Magnolia Blooms, My Lord Will Return 玉兰花开君再来 A Brief Taste, Then Gone浅尝辄逝Modern Romance22k WordsOngoing Modern City + Scions of Powerful Families + Romantic Love + Marriage Before Love Also known as: The Most Beautiful Woman in the Imperial Capital In the prosperous imperial capital, she is a peerless beauty. Even when he reaches the pinnacle of power, he never stops aching for her. After the Song family's daughter, Song Yuxi, reclaimed her heritage and returned to the capital, what awaited her was a marriage alliance between powerful families, sealed with a contract. Tang Heng, the second grands 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Magnolia blossoms bloom, may you return; life is like fleeting clouds; a novel recommendation from the Beijing entertainment circle!

46. 96 爱 Love Is No Myth 爱情没有神话 A Brief Taste, Then Gone浅尝辄逝Modern Romance121k WordsCompleted Contemporary Romance, Powerful Families, Domineering CEO, Reunited After Years Apart, Obsessive and Cunning, Urban Romance The novel Layer Upon Layer of Forest, All Dyed in Ink is also known as Love Is No Myth. At 28, Qiao Zilin is a single woman making her way through the surging currents of city life. Perceptive and self-possessed, she is used to keeping her feelings hidden behind a composed exterior. Childhood sweethearts for more than twenty years, she and Ji Zai'an went from youthful ties 164Reads—Score120Shelves
47. 97 浮 A Life Adrift in the Clouds! 浮生萦云！ A Brief Taste, Then Gone浅尝辄逝Ancient Romance131k WordsOngoing Ancient-style xianxia x past lives and present life x scheming, obsessive love interest x tragic romance Floating Life Entwined with Clouds (also known as Floating Life Entwined with Clouds!) <Happiness waits quietly, while turmoil lies in wait. When a fragile mortal must enter a world of gods and demons, the dangers she faces are far more daunting than saving a lovesick devil. He and she sway between illusion and obsession, traversing cycle after cycle of memories. It is all like a mellow, into 223Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 98 你 You're the One Thing I Was Bad at in My Youth 你是我青春唯一的偏科 Egg Little Tornado鸡蛋小龙卷Urban80k WordsCompleted Gu Yu, a quiet and reserved science prodigy, shares a desk with Lin Xi, a sensitive and gentle girl who struggles with some subjects. As they spend every day together, he patiently supports her as she grows. In a youth otherwise ruled by reason, she becomes the one person he willingly favors, his sole exception. 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A sweet and innocent high school romance: Lin tide, an introverted and gentle girl, and Gu Yu, a cool and aloof top student and his deskmate. [Drooling emoji]

49. 99 熠 Radiant Grain 熠熠生禾 When Summer Grows Tiresome厌夏时Modern Romance166k WordsOngoing [Marriage Before Love + Bickering Couple + Wealthy Family Alliance + Devoted to Each Other] A racing club owner versus a top fashion model To preserve the close friendship between their grandmothers, Chu Yi and Zhan Shihe got their marriage certificates in record time. On the day they registered, Chu Yi took his racing club to compete overseas, while Zhan Shihe headed abroad to shoot a prestigious magazine cover. The newlyweds proved through their actions that young people can get married, but t 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male and female leads both come from wealthy families and are involved in a marriage arranged by the Beijing elite. To portray their love, they participate in a dating reality show – a marriage of convenience that blossoms into romance. [Kiss emoji] Highly recommended!

50. 100 何 He Fang Luyuan 何方路圆圆 Xu Tinglan叙亭兰Modern Romance551k WordsCompleted [Sweet and spicy + mutual devotion + sweet romance + wealthy CEO] “From beginning to end, all I’ve ever wanted is to marry the girl I’ve loved from afar!” That was He Yanzheng’s one and only wish. He Yanzheng had grown up surrounded by every luxury, but after meeting her, he willingly made sacrifices and changed himself, all because he wanted to be part of her future. The clearheaded top student Lu Yuanyuan was focused on her exams and refused to date, yet she found herself pursued by a persiste 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    From school uniforms to wedding dresses, a story of a wealthy young master from a prominent Beijing family versus a well-behaved, academically gifted girl.

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