The Male Lead Is a Powerful Figure in Beijing’s Elite Circle. The Female Lead Can Be Anything 男主是京圈大佬，女主随意

1. 1 一 A River of Spring Water 一江春水 Si Lingqi司令漆Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted As someone who has been single since birth, Jiang Chunshui finally decides to experience the sweetness and heartbreak of romance before graduation. From young lecturers to freshmen on the sports teams, she thinks it over and decides to go big! So she sets her sights on Song Mingqing, an outstanding alumnus returning to campus to give a speech. With a man like him, no matter how you look at it, she’s the one who benefits. Her friend sighs at the news. “I don’t know much about the dating scene, bu 39.5kReads9.3Score3.7kShelves

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   The male lead is from a prominent Beijing social circle, a doting boyfriend with a powerful father figure, and he spoils the female lead rotten! Most importantly, the author's writing is exceptionally good!

2. 2 她 She Drew the Gods Down from Heaven 她引神明坠落 Autumn Firefly秋流萤Modern Romance243k WordsCompleted Shen Daiyi comes from a prominent medical family in Jingbei. That year, her usually low-key mother suddenly holds a birthday banquet, drawing greetings from all the great families and landing Shen Daiyi a blind date. It’s snowing softly on the day of the date. The person she once had a crush on as a girl is seated beside her blind date. Like a snow-capped peak, like a god from the heavens, the man is just as he was back then: refined, extraordinary, and beyond reach, the sort no one would dare l 34.8kReads9.3Score4.7kShelves

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   I've read too many eccentric novels from the Beijing entertainment circle, so the two I'm recommending are light and heartwarming. As for the content... Well, you can read the synopsis yourself! Because it's been so long since I read them, I don't remember the details myself, but if I could rate them after reading them, they generally wouldn't be too bad.

3. 3 青 Green Hills Like Jade 青山似玉 Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available) [Love after marriage, age gap, slow-burn everyday sweetness] *A gentle beauty from a family of scholars × a refined, fatherly man *A comic artist with a billion in assets × an influential Beijing aristocrat and chamber of commerce chairman Chu Shuang knew from childhood that she was promised to the Sheng family of the imperial capital, but she had never met her fiancé. Later, by a twist of fate, she moved into the Sheng residence and met her friend’s older br 134.8kReads9.5Score15.5kShelves
4. 4 绻 A Pale-Hued Morning 绻色清晨 Mingquan明圈Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted Currently being adapted for publication; a short drama of the same name has already been released A refined, self-controlled Beijing power player x a gentle, sweet-natured translator A touch of redemption + age gap + devoted, principled male lead + powerful Beijing family Xu Zhiyi first meets Li Tingfeng on New Year's Eve. She tentatively borrows the man's lighter, kindling the New Year fireworks that are hers alone in that lonely night. “Happy New Year, sir.” She meets Li Tingfeng again ami 9.7kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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   The first book was absolutely fantastic; the male lead was incredibly doting on the female lead. The second book was also incredibly good, and it was right up my alley.

5. 5 又 So Sweet, So Alluring! The Tipsy Young Master Held Her Close and Coaxed Her All Night 又乖又欲！太子爷醉酒夜抱她轻哄 Tan Qingzhu檀青竹Modern Romance512k WordsCompleted [Print edition available] The deeply devoted, dangerously unhinged scion of a powerful family × the cool, fallen heiress [Originally titled "A Night of Desire in the Capital"] A pure-hearted socialite from Beijing's elite circle + a rekindled romance + an ex who will do anything to win her back + an older lover who takes the lead + falling for him all over again Jiang Wanzhi comes from a prestigious family and is known throughout the capital as a pure, well-behaved young woman. Few people know 117.8kReads9.4Score124.7kShelves

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   This book is absolutely amazing! The male lead is incredibly devoted and has impeccable values! It's packed with memorable quotes, and both the male and female leads are very witty and engaging. I highly recommend it; it's incredibly enjoyable to read!!

6. 6 潮 A Feverish Secret of the Heart 潮热心事 Nong Ying侬影Modern Romance420k WordsCompleted [A romance-focused writer with no tricks. Please refrain from picking apart the story, copying its rankings, or borrowing from it in any way. Respect the characters in this book. Copyright infringement will be pursued.] Xiang Mingzheng × Shen Huilin (a charming, playboy heir × a cool, reserved student) [Powerful family background + dominant love interest + secret crush + pregnancy] 1. In the early spring of her twenty-second year, Shen Huilin saw Xiang Mingzheng for the second time. There were 18.8kReads8.9Score1.9kShelves

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   Age gap + 6 years + indifference from a high-ranking official in Beijing + the woman's clear-headedness + bittersweet tug-of-war + premarital pregnancy + gradual falling in love; the writing is delicate, both sweet and salty.

7. 7 唯 Only Jing 唯京主义 Twelve Twelve十二点十二Modern Romance441k WordsCompleted The short drama is now streaming: The Spoiled Heiress of Hong Kong City x The Powerhouse of the Capital *One-on-one romance, both leads are each other’s one and only, push and pull with mutual flirting, happy ending &When they meet again, she is wearing a long black velvet dress with a thigh-high slit, leaning lazily against the railing on the bar’s second floor. Her eyes are lowered as she coolly watches the wild crowd dancing in the hall below. As if she spots someone, a playful smile curls h 39.9kReads9.2Score4.4kShelves

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   An evenly matched contest: a Hong Kong socialite and a Beijing socialite.

8. 8 乍 Love at First Sight 乍见欢 Travel Light轻装Modern Romance353k WordsCompleted [Beijing Elite Circle + Age Gap + Realistic + Female Growth + Powerful Man Bows for Love] [Emotionally Steady, Cold-Hearted Young Master vs. Clear-Eyed, Obedient Beauty] Everyone knows Shen Yanzhi is disciplined, proper, and virtuous. Only Wen Xi knows how uninhibited and voracious he is when they’re alone together in private. Wen Xi moved into the Shen family home with her mother as a child. Living under someone else’s roof, she learned to be quiet and well-behaved. She guarded her body and hea 69kReads9.2Score7.1kShelves

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   [High-ranking official in Beijing's elite circles + age gap + realistic style + female growth + a powerful man bowing down for love [Stable and aloof prince vs. Stunningly beautiful and obedient girl] Wen Xi has lived in the Shen family with her mother since childhood, dependent on others, obedient and unassuming. She guards her body and heart, but her heart is pried open by the man at the top of the pyramid. The second book *Top-tier wealthy family in Beijing's elite circles - King Zhou-like man X Popular actress who became famous through intangible cultural heritage and beauty *Noble and affectionate Chinese-style domineering CEO X Pure and charming proud beauty from Jiangnan [10-year age gap, father-son relationship, sugar daddy/sugar baby relationship, both are virgins, sweet romance, intangible cultural heritage, younger brother/uncle, Beijing elite circle ensemble] The author's writing is superb, captivating like reading *Dream of the Red Chamber*, each scene vividly depicted, and the plot has appeal to both refined and popular tastes. If you like Beijing elite circle ensemble novels and enjoy well-written stories, this is a must-read. Other works by this author are also excellent.

9. 9 他 He Always Loves to Cuddle Close to Me 他总爱与我耳鬓厮磨 White Jade Robe白玉衫Modern Romance401k WordsCompleted *A top Beijing family’s tyrannical king of a man X a popular actress famous for her beauty and mastery of traditional crafts *A refined, devoted Chinese-style CEO X a charming, proud beauty from Jiangnan [Ten-year age gap, daddy-type hero, kept woman rises to the top, both leads are each other’s first and only, sweet romance, traditional crafts, younger uncle, ensemble cast of Beijing society] Jing Zhi grew up poor, but had glossy black hair, snow-white skin, and a tall, curvy figure. At twenty- 57.9kReads9.2Score7kShelves
10. 10 以 After Offering Herself to Settle His Debt, the Celibate Heir Can't Stop Kissing Her 以身抵债后，禁欲太子爷吻她上瘾 Flowers in Full Bloom花开正耀眼Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + powerful man bows to love + age gap + both pure + steady, slow-burn romance] Fang Ran got drunk and spent a night in passionate embraces with a stranger in a hotel bed. The next morning, she slipped away while he was still asleep. Later, Fang Ran crashed into a globally limited-edition luxury car. She went to discuss compensation with the owner, only to discover he was the stranger from that night. His true identity was Han Yanzhou, the prince of Haicheng. He demanded 13.1 9.2kReads—Score1kShelves

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    I highly recommend the first book, "After Paying Off Her Debt, the Abstinent Crown Prince Became Addicted to Kissing Her," also known as "The Crown Prince Is Allergic to Women, But I Cried from His Kiss." The male lead is incredibly powerful, and the female lead is a resilient, innocent flower. It's a very good read and highly recommended.

11. 11 娇 Hidden in the Heart of Beijing 娇藏京枝 I'm a Banana, Bananana我是香蕉吥呐呐Modern Romance376k WordsCompleted [Short drama of the same name + marriage first, love later + slow-burn sweetness + secret crush + love that grows over time + both leads pure] Zhou Yuli, heir to the Zhou family, actually married Sang Nian, an ordinary girl. Rumors claimed Zhou Yuli had settled for her out of despair after failing to win the woman he loved. Even so, Sang Nian felt she was the lucky one. After all, she had secretly loved Zhou Yuli for seven years. They were worlds apart, so marrying Zhou Yuli felt like a luxuriou 75.8kReads8.9Score7.4kShelves
12. 12 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, I Was Pulled into My Younger Uncle's Arms 退婚后，被小叔叔揽腰宠 Shu Zhi黍枝Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted Diva × Daddy-Type | Mutual Firsts / HE Ruan Li had been adopted and treated like a pampered young heiress for over a decade. Then one day, the real daughter was suddenly found. She took Ruan Li’s room, connections, and even her fiancé. When the real daughter persuaded their parents to marry her off to a middle-aged tycoon, Ruan Li turned to the one man no one dared offend: her former fiancé’s uncle. Late one night, she pretended to be scared and knocked on Fu Huaizhou’s door in her pajamas. “Unc 24.4kReads9.3Score2.7kShelves

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    Completed Novel by Jing⭕⭐ Father-like Boyfriend 🆚 Sweet Girlfriend "Others say you're ruthless, I say you're compassionate." "My compassion doesn't extend to others, it only extends to you."

13. 13 春 Crossing the Line on a Spring Night: The Younger Crown Prince Has Been Scheming for a Long Time 春夜越界，年下太子爷的蓄谋已久 Nan Nan Mu Zi楠楠沐子Modern Romance275k WordsCompleted (He Xiaoye ✘ Wen Yinran) [187 ✘ 167] Rekindled love / reunion after a long separation / mutually faithful / older woman-younger man romance / three-year age gap / shocking boyish daddy vibes / younger man / guiding romance / clingy / jealous. “Arrogant” and “wild” are his trademarks. No matter how arrogant or wild he gets, he only ever bows his head to the heroine. He saves all his tenderness for his big sister. With his silver hair, he dyes it black again just because she says he looks han 8.1kReads—Score722Shelves

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    The male lead is a wealthy heir in Beijing's elite circles. He's arrogant and wild, but only bows his head to the female lead. All his tenderness is reserved for his older sister; he loves her unconditionally. When she says, "Black hair makes you look more handsome," he immediately dyes his unruly silver hair back to black!

14. 14 重 Reborn and Keeping My Distance! The Possessive Crown Prince Is Obsessed with Me Again 重生远离！禁欲太子爷又疯批来缠 Eighty Degrees八十度Modern Romance575k WordsCompleted [Reborn after a misunderstanding, a powerful man brought low to the point of humiliation, an out-of-control, obsessive and possessive forced love, extreme push and pull, the male lead regains memories of his previous life much later] Lin Qiuzhi thought her unhappy life had been saved by marriage. Her husband was the crown prince of the capital's most powerful family, a refined, aloof heartthrob who kept his distance from everyone. With her, however, his love was intensely passionate, making it s 2.7kReads6.8Score108Shelves

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    A powerful figure in Beijing's elite circles is reborn to pursue his wife, a student in a national defense compound. He even has to be careful when forcing himself on her; he doesn't understand why this woman is so hard to win over—he's humbled himself, yet she still doesn't love him.

15. 15 京 Autumn Leaves Fall in the Capital 京秋叶落 Ye Xinye叶馨叶Modern Romance124k WordsCompleted [Beijing socialite × Rising Art-World Star + Devoted Love + Misunderstandings + Happily Ever After] A story set in Beijing, inspired by real life... He said, “Do you think you’ve got me wrapped around your little finger?” He said, “Ye Zhiqiu, there’s really nothing I can do about you.” She said, “Beijing is huge, so huge you can’t take it all in at a glance. But it’s also small, small enough that one look was all it took for me to meet the person I want to spend my life with.” Mu Chi, a Beijing 1.4kReads8.2Score108Shelves

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    A relatively realistic and thought-provoking novel about Beijing's elite circles, featuring real-life figures from the author's life, actual place names, private jets, and yachts. No melodrama, no slapstick! Highly recommended! [Heart][heart][heart][heart][kiss][kiss][kiss][kiss][kiss]

16. 16 遇 I Met a God with a Soft Heart! 遇见心软的神！ Mu Mu Cuo木木错Modern Romance692k WordsCompleted [Capital City Business Tycoon vs. Chinese Literature Beauty] [One-on-One + Devoted Couple + Happy Ending + Age Gap] Jiang Wansheng grew up without her parents' love, struggling through life on her own. After someone set her up, a twist of fate entangled her with the mysterious Third Master of the Qin family, a powerful figure in the capital. Rumor had it that Third Master Qin was cold-hearted and distant. Though he was her best friend's uncle, she was always terrified whenever she ran into him. 32.3kReads9.4Score3.2kShelves

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    The story revolves around a powerful business tycoon in Beijing who gradually wins over a beautiful young woman majoring in Chinese literature. Initially, the tycoon plans to win her over slowly, but a rival appears, leading to a sudden and forceful turn of events. Later, the male lead confesses his feelings, and the female lead gradually falls completely in love. There are also three other excellent supporting couples, all incredibly sweet and full of romantic moments from beginning to end, guaranteeing a constant stream of smiles.

17. 17 娇 Cherished by Him! The Business Tycoon Throws Himself into Love 娇宠！商总为爱自投罗网 Heaven Opens to Delusions天开妄想Modern Romance522k WordsCompleted The print edition of Beloved is now available. [Power Couple & Sweet Romance & Everyone's Darling + A Touch of Business Warfare and Military Life] [Retired, Proud Young Lady & Kyoto's Mastermind in Power] Jiang Yun is the youngest daughter of a prominent political family in Kyoto, a carefree retired soldier and an untouchable heiress in the capital's elite circles. She bows to no one and fears no one. Shang Yan is the head of Kyoto's foremost financial conglomerate, the Shang Group. Ruthless and 22.1kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves

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    🔥The female lead has completed her military service, and the male lead is a bigwig in Beijing's elite circles.

18. 18 小 The Little Maid Wanders into the Capital's Elite Compound! The Cold-Faced Doctor Gets Treated Like a Dog 小保姆误闯京圈大院！冷面医生被当狗训 An Apple Every Lap一圈一个苹果Modern Romance420k WordsCompleted [Sweet but secretly calculating heroine + mixed-race, celibate male doctor + taming her husband + old flame reignited + both virgins] After famine struck her hometown, Bai Tao had no choice but to leave home and go to the city to work as a nanny. Unexpectedly, on her very first day, a stranger took her innocence. A month later, she discovered she was pregnant. Luckily, she ran into the man again. He was a lofty, top-tier academician. She rushed up and demanded he take responsibility. His eyes fi 1.1kReads6.9Score126Shelves

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    💗This book is absolutely amazing! It's a period drama, the male lead is a powerful figure in Beijing's elite circles, refined and aloof, a cold-faced doctor, a top academician, and lives in an old house.🔥🔥🔥 The female lead leaves her hometown to work as a nanny in the city, only to unexpectedly meet the male lead on her very first day. A month later, she discovers she's pregnant. Luckily, she meets him again—this time, he's a high-ranking academician! She confronts him, demanding he take responsibility, but he suffers from amnesia and remembers nothing. A new nanny arrives at the male lead's house, a skilled cook and efficient worker. Until one day, the male lead finally sees the nanny and exclaims in surprise, "How is it you?"

19. 19 和 After Falling for a Psycho, I Get Kissed Until I Blush Every Night! 和变态恋爱后，夜夜被他亲红温！ Ni Ni Loves Vegetables倪倪爱吃菜Modern Romance892k WordsCompleted Obsessive, brooding, daddy-type male lead * gentle, affectionate, teasing female lead [Secret crush + sweet romance + spoiler comments + yandere + both devoted only to each other] Wen Shujiu was blind in both heart and eyes. She mistook a scumbag for her salvation and endured four years of his cheating! Then one day, spoiler comments exploded in her mind: [Wake up! The one who saved you back then was Fu Yueting, the psycho who lives across the hall!] [Your scumbag broke his leg street racing!] [ 16.4kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
20. 20 京 The Powerful Tycoon of Beijing Waited All Night at the Civil Affairs Bureau for Me, His Twice-Married Bride 京圈大佬在民政局等一夜二婚的我 Wu Ximo吾西墨Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After something terrible happened to her as a child, 26-year-old Jiang Wan Ning developed a fear of men. She didn't want her parents to worry, so she could only enter a marriage of convenience. After a year, she divorced and married up, and her fear of men was cured. Lu Jingshen, 35, was transferred to Wanan City to take up a leadership position. The youngest and most doted-on in his family, he had always made them worry about his marriage. They never expected him to marry a divorced woman! The 14kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves

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    After her divorce, she whirlwind marriage with a Beijing socialite.

21. 21 殊 May Those on Different Paths Never Meet Again 殊途莫同归 Wen Zheng文诤Modern Romance213k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] [Beijing Elite] [Highly Educated Heroine] [Two Strong Leads Growing Together] He was a polished young gentleman from Beijing’s elite circles. She was a 21-year-old medical doctorate. They met on campus and shared a childhood bond. Then everything changed, and they became strangers. He thought she had married someone else, and from then on, she became a thorn in his heart… When they met again, he had married someone else, while she was still alone. The man once asked, “Yiyi, you r 3.7kReads8.9Score307Shelves

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    After a long separation, they reunite; the male protagonist is divorced.

22. 22 墨 Inkbound to the Dust of the Capital 墨赴京尘 Bamboo Shade and Butterfly Robes竹幽蝶衣Modern Romance322k WordsCompleted #Marriage Before Love #Secretly Planned for Years #Powerful Capital Elite #Mutual Devotion #Power Couple #Sweet Romance Everyone in the capital’s elite circles said the Zhao family’s cold-blooded King of Hell had been forced into an arranged marriage with a gentle beauty from Jiangnan. But no one knew Before their engagement, he had anonymously funded the restoration of an ancient painting for her. After their engagement, he signed an agreement to “treat each other with courtesy,” yet that very 4kReads6.9Score339Shelves

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    This book is great, highly recommended. The male lead is from a prominent Beijing family, the female lead comes from a prestigious Jiangnan family, it's an older man/younger woman relationship, both are strong characters. The female lead is an ancient painting curator, which is quite unique. The author's writing is good, and there are many sweet details. Don't be fooled by the low rating, it's really worth reading!

23. 23 顶 The Top Mogul's One True Love 顶级大佬的心尖挚爱 Bodhi Seed菩提籽Modern Romance533k WordsOngoing [One couple, both chaste] [Powerful man bows his head] [Academic genius] [High IQ] [Vast worldbuilding] [Secrets of the Capital: An invisible socialite no one can identify, whose background nobody can uncover] Everyone in the circle is curious: Who is the most low-key top-tier star socialite in the capital? The answer: Wen Ruan. Everyone looks baffled. She has never shown her face in the world of fame and fortune, so how can she rank among the top socialites? Others gradually reveal the truth: I 322.9kReads9.1Score42.2kShelves
24. 24 和 After Breaking Up With a Top-Tier Star, I Got a Whirlwind Wedding With a Mixed-Race Prince 和顶流分手后，我闪婚混血太子爷 Sweet Orange Jam甜橙酱Modern Romance451k WordsOngoing [No female rivalry, no angst, marriage first and love later, showbiz, equal feelings] [Heroine: Clear-headed and self-reliant, beautiful without knowing it, a “showbiz wage slave”] [Hero: Gentle on the surface, scheming underneath, a mixed-race heir from the ultra-luxury world] - To reclaim the trust assets her mother left her, Xia Lan urgently needs to marry and break free of her family. After falling out with her top-tier star boyfriend, she finds someone to marry by contract, but ends up mist 80.7kReads8.9Score13.7kShelves
25. 25 离 During the Cooling-Off Period After Our Divorce, My Straight-Laced Husband Suddenly Gets It 离婚冷静期，直男老公突然开窍了 33 Little Princess33小公主Modern Romance608k WordsCompleted [Deputy director in government × dermatologist] [Marriage first, love later, winning her back, age gap, sweetness toggles between all sugar, half sugar, three-tenths sugar, and sugar-free] After marrying Director Zhou, who believes rules are more important than anything, Chen Jiayi found herself living a very unusual married life: She had to file a report for everything, including sleeping, eating, and watching short dramas. She was done with this life. She dragged Zhou Jingcheng to get a divorc 7.4kReads8.7Score563Shelves

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    This is a super interesting novel about working within the system. I'm having a reading slump because the male lead is from a region with free shipping [facepalm][facepalm][facepalm]

26. 26 醉 A Drunken Nighttime Kiss! One Flirt from Her, and the Arrogant Big Shot’s Heart Races 醉吻夜！她一撩，桀骜大佬心狂跳 A Crescent Moon一剪月Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Climbing the Capital’s Family Tree is now available on all platforms.] [Top Capital City Tycoon · Rebellious, Devoted Suit-Wearing Bad Boy vs. Ballet Princess · Radiant, Proud Little Swan] Li Zhi and Fu Yanze grew up together, but Li Zhi turned out to be the fake heiress. For the sake of his own interests, Fu Yanze chose to get engaged to the real heiress, a leading actress in the entertainment industry. He hoped Li Zhi would understand and said he would come back to marr 59.5kReads9.5Score7.3kShelves

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    Beijing Circle ⭕ Completed Novel 🎉 A devoted boyfriend 🆚 A proud little swan. I'm raising the banner for "Jingzhi Jade Leaf" (a term referring to women from the Beijing elite). Our wedding was in June, and a "Zhuozhi Rain" (a type of rain that cleanses the branches) fell—after the rain, she carried his dream away ☁️

27. 27 失 Uncontrollable Heat 失控潮热 Here Comes a Big White One一只大白来了Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [A seductive heiress from Shanghai × a powerful man from Beijing × playing the pig to eat the tiger] When they first meet, Liang Wanzhi mistakes Beijing’s most eligible heir for an escort. After having her fill, she tosses him a check for 100,000 yuan. “You were good. I’ll make sure you’re well paid.” Gu Cizhou’s face turns cold. “You think this paltry sum will get rid of me?” Liang Wanzhi reluctantly runs a hand over his abs. “Big brother, are you saying you want me to take responsibility?” His 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The richest young master in Beijing's elite circles vs. The arrogant and domineering young lady

28. 28 溺 Doting on My Darling Captive 溺养娇脔 Everything Is About Romance风月都相关Modern Romance537k WordsCompleted [A proud young nobleman from a powerful family vs. a cool, refined beauty from Jiangnan] Updates ongoing for the side couple Tan Dingsong and Lin Yin’s bonus chapters: a by-the-book older man and a female celebrity, a hate-to-love story. [Stunning heroine, weak at first then strong + devoted hero who falls from grace and humbly begs for love] After meeting her, he learns how to love. His mature, passionate love heals her wounds and warms her whole life. Yu Wanwan, Nancheng’s “moonlight of the h 30.7kReads9.3Score2.9kShelves

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    1. A stunningly beautiful female lead was raised by her adoptive parents with ulterior motives from a young age. As she grew up, she was sent to the side of a wealthy and powerful male lead, thus beginning a complex and entangled relationship. The female lead is initially weak but grows stronger, while the male lead experiences a tumultuous pursuit of her. 2. A Beijing socialite's heir and his daughter enter into an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. Their mutual pursuit is meticulously planned and has been in the works for a long time. A good read! [Under pressure][Under pressure]

29. 29 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 11.5kReads9.4Score1.4kShelves
30. 30 很 So Wild, So Steamy! This Is What Adult Romance Looks Like 很野很欲！这才是成年人谈的恋爱 Inkblade Swordsman墨刀客Modern Romance614k WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + fourteen-year secret crush comes true + sweet romance + both are each other's first and only love + intense mutual flirting] [Sensual and untamed bank president × gentle, radiant qipao-clad beauty] Gu Qingcheng meets Fu Xiaochen in a hotel bed. He's wild and seductive, crazy and bad. She thinks it'll be a one-night stand, but instead, he clings to her relentlessly. He pins her against the hotel's floor-to-ceiling window, refusing to let up, coaxing and tempting her as he 16.4kReads9.2Score2.4kShelves
31. 31 抵 I Can't Resist the Capital's Tycoon's Deeply Devoted Seduction 抵不住京圈大佬深情引诱 Sparkling Cream Puff闪闪的泡芙Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Powerful Beijing Family + Married First, Love Later + Sweet Romance + Long-Standing Scheme + Devoted to Each Other] [Cold, Restrained, Fake Playboy vs. Gentle, Sweet Professor] [The short drama adaptation, A Beijing Marriage Trap, is now streaming] Everyone in Beijing's high society knows Fu Linzhou, the man at the helm of the Fu Group, as a notorious womanizer. To secure an investment of 400 million yuan, Liang Zhiwei is forced to marry him. On the day they register their marriage, he tells h 10.3kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves
32. 32 越 Crossing the Line 越雷池 North of the Breeze清风以北Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Everyone knows that the eldest son of the He family, He Yuzhou, is noble, self-possessed, and as pristine as moonlight. Only Jiang Tang knows how cruel and wild he can be on the nights they spend alone. Jiang Tang likes He Yuzhou. But she knows the difference in their status. She wants no happy ending, only for He Yuzhou to stay with her a little longer. A dangerous, forbidden game: clear-eyed, yet lost in it. She asks for no forever, only to have had him once. Later, Jiang Tang puts on a 36.3kReads8.9Score3.8kShelves
33. 33 甜 Sweet, Sizzling Kisses! After We Get Our Marriage License, He Kisses Me Red Every Night 甜欲肆吻！领证后夜夜被亲红温 Qing Qing Ci轻卿辞Modern Romance473k WordsCompleted Jiang Jinnian, the current head of the Jiang family, is known for his self-discipline and propriety, and his cool temperament. Even though the Jiang and Shen families arranged a marriage long ago, no one ever connected him with Shen Nanzhi. For years, Shen Nanzhi thought the same. Jiang Jinnian spent most of his time abroad. He was cold by nature and rarely came home, so the two hardly ever had a chance to meet. Even when they did, Shen Nanzhi always kept her distance. She never imagined that, b 47.7kReads9.1Score5.3kShelves
34. 34 京 Snow Still Falls Over the Capital 京雪未央 Lu Xi卢西Modern Romance532k WordsCompleted Everyone told Lin Shu that Shen Yanqing, a powerful man from the highest echelons of Beijing society, had loved too many people to ever stay for anyone. But clear-eyed even as she sank deeper, she still boarded this colossal ship, and he gradually drew her into Beijing's upper circles. He said, "It's nice to stay in Beijing. That way, you'll be close to me." But in the end, he personally sent her to America. 5.1kReads9.0Score731Shelves

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    The male protagonist teaches the female protagonist about interpersonal relationships and social skills; the writing is very delicate.

35. 35 别 Stop Smoking and Hold Me 别吸烟了，抱抱我 Quan Xun权寻Modern Romance322k WordsCompleted [Print edition coming soon] Sweet, soft-hearted girl x wild bad boy who's all talk Zhou Zhi is a notorious playboy in the capital, yet He Ru falls for him. Outside a bar, the man has a cigarette between his lips and a teasing look on his face. “I'm never going to like you.” After pursuing him for so long with no success, He Ru decides to stop liking this playboy. Who would have thought this scoundrel would come chasing after her? “I want to give us a try.” He Ru blinks. “Hmm? Try what?” Zhou Zhi 7.6kReads9.3Score839Shelves

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    Beijing's elite circle

36. 36 失 Out of Control! His Favor Is All Hers 失控！偏爱于她 Jian Gui Xun渐归寻Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted [Second Chances After a Breakup x Reunion After Years Apart x Beijing’s Elite Circle x Both Devoted to One Another] [Cool, Beautiful True Heiress x Devoted Scion of a Powerful Family] Wen Shuanghui was the least favored daughter of the Wen family. In her sophomore year of college, she started a secret relationship with Bian Heng, the golden boy of Beijing’s elite circle. No one could have imagined that the untamable Bian Heng would be treated like a dog by Wen Shuanghui. Then a sudden turn of ev 6.5kReads8.6Score605Shelves
37. 37 蛰 Lying Low, Falling Hard 蛰伏沦陷 Jian Gui Xun渐归寻Modern Romance315k WordsCompleted Two powerful families + devoted one-on-one romance + the heroine pursues him, then gives up halfway, making the hero panic and chase her back in a wife-chasing redemption arc Jiang Yan, young master of a prominent Beijing family, has always done as he pleases. He's fickle and a playboy. With a face of unparalleled beauty and women all around him, he still hasn't let a single one win his heart. At a gathering in a private room, a friend teased him, "If you keep toying with people's feelings like 5.8kReads8.7Score537Shelves
38. 38 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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    🚶Don't let the ratings hold you back!! High-ranking official + older man + intellectual romance + both are virgins + calculating + political bigwig within the system + junior staff member!! First book: The day she woke up in the ICU, auditing elite Lin Yao decided to throw away her KPIs, take the civil service exam, and work regular hours. She printed documents, organized files, and observed the rules within the system, discovering that life inside and outside the red walls was like a walled city. Until the new secretary, Zhou Yanshen, overheard her professional phone call in the corridor. From then on, job transfers, overtime, and work guidance took turns unfolding. She thought she was doomed, but discovered that the calculating man had already laid a trap for her—"You can refuse, but I won't accept rejection." When the aloof secretary sheds his disguise, when the young woman is forced into a fierce struggle, in this game that begins with curiosity, is captivated by talent, and ultimately won by attraction, who will fall first? [Evil laugh][Evil laugh]

39. 39 心 My Heart Flutters! There's a Beam of Moonlight in His Eyes 心动！他眼里有一束月光 Three Lives, Three Three叁生三三Modern Romance599k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] [Rebirth + School Life + Healing + Inspirational] Gu Hanzhang is reborn, returning to the beginning of her dark life. In her previous life, a devil set his sights on her and imprisoned her in a gilded cage where sunlight never reached, making her his plaything. Back then, she thought it would be worth it if sacrificing herself meant the people around her could live well. But in the end, she could never see her family again while they were alive; her mentor died in 30.7kReads9.5Score4kShelves

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    That's what I'm talking about; both the male lead and the second male lead are sons of wealthy and powerful families in Beijing.

40. 40 今 Snow Falls over Northern Beijing Tonight 今夜京北有雪 Shan Ji Ji 5山己几5Modern Romance530k WordsCompleted [Noble, Aloof Scion of an Elite Family] ✖️ [Radiant Beauty and Artifacts Restorer] [Happy Ending] [Six-Year Age Gap] [Beijing Circle] [A Subtly Unexpected Side to the Heroine] Content Warnings: [Angst and Sweetness] [Neither Lead Is the Other’s First] [Pseudo-Substitute Romance] (The man has a past, the woman doesn’t) “Love is something only the best of the best can afford. True romantics are born into wealthy families.” A friend once warned Jiang Wanhao, “Wanhao, Mr. Shen once had a lover for 20.8kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves

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    This is a book I recently read ⚠️ It's not a virgin story.

41. 41 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves

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    This is an absolute masterpiece of contemporary romance novels; thankfully, I didn't miss it. Both the career and romance storylines are superb, perfect for highly intelligent readers. The writing is so good that I became quite critical after reading it. I hope someone can recommend a similar work to me. Thanks!

42. 42 醉 Drunk on Springtime 醉春色 Heart Yearning for Gardenias心向往栀Modern Romance278k WordsCompleted [Elegant, radiant heiress from Hong Kong City & aloof, refined tycoon] [Flirtatious sweetness + doting romance + devoted couple + two powerful families] They say the Qin family is heartless, and their new head, Qin Yanzhou, is even more so. Born to wealth and privilege, he is distant and indifferent, with no room in his life for love. Just after returning to Hong Kong City, Shen Muyan was assigned to open a branch in Shanghai and negotiate a deal with the Qin family. At their first meeting, she 26.5kReads9.2Score2.8kShelves

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    ✍️A pampered and sweet little princess x a wealthy tycoon from Beijing's elite circles, the husband dotes on her rotten. ① The female lead is a pampered heiress from a prestigious Hong Kong family, a well-behaved girl who needs to be pampered. When she's in a bad mood, she'll curl up in a corner of the sofa with her doll, ignoring everyone. The male lead is the heir of the Qin family, a shrewd and calculating capitalist, wealthy and aloof. The two are well-matched, and the two fall in love at first sight. He's cold and aloof to outsiders, but incredibly doting on the female lead—super sweet! [Heart]

43. 43 甜 How Sweet Is It? 甜度为几分 Zero-Sugar Gardenia栀栀为零糖Modern Romance332k WordsCompleted [Scheming, proud, aloof childhood friend × pampered, precious, beautiful childhood sweetheart] A pretty transfer student arrived at Licheng No. 1 High School. Someone scoffed. “Apart from her looks, what's so special about her? I heard she's bad at school and her family isn't anything special. How could senior Jiang Ciyun possibly know her?” Until one day, after a monthly exam Lu Zhaozhao spread all the exam papers she needed across her desk. Her classmates gathered around. “Top student, lend us 29.5kReads9.3Score3.8kShelves
44. 44 惊 A Shocking Swan Amid Ashen Snow 惊鸿烬雪 On the Moss青苔上Modern Romance677k WordsCompleted [Jiangnan Kunqu Opera Star × Cold-Blooded Tycoon Heir] On a stage veiled in Jiangnan's misty rain, Fu Yinong wears a plain brocade qipao. A vivid red beauty mark rests between her brows as her water sleeves flutter and her lilting Kunqu voice sings of love and longing. She is a renowned Kunqu opera star, and also a carefully honed pawn in a plan for revenge. Chang Xun, heir to a powerful financial empire, is cool and inscrutable, and has never believed in romance. But one glimpse of that fragile 41Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    [A Renowned Kunqu Opera Performer from Jiangnan × A Cold-Hearted Top Tycoon] Fu Yinong, a renowned Kunqu Opera performer from Jiangnan, captivates audiences with her melodious singing, and the red mole on her forehead becomes a fatal attraction; Chang Xun, a cold and aloof tycoon heir, dominates the business world and controls everything, yet his heart is thrown into turmoil after meeting her. She is a meticulously planned pawn in a revenge scheme, and he, knowing the danger, still falls deeply into it. A pregnant runaway, a mysterious identity, a reunion and confrontation—as layers of lies are unveiled, what will be the outcome of this emotional game that began with desire? A story intertwined with love and hate awaits your exploration.

45. 45 开 Livestreaming Scams for Cash from the Start, While My Heartbroken Wife Puts on a Show 开局直播骗钱花，失恋娇妻演爽啦 Star Queen星辰QueenModern Romance122k WordsOngoing Delicate Fairy × Powerful Beijing Circle Tycoon/President I’m a well-known pampered wife whose heart has room only for love. My younger sister made a fortune in coins and became a famous influencer by livestreaming my transformation from a love-struck fool into a leading lady. It wasn’t until my fiancé’s idealized first love returned from abroad that I ended things with him, slapping him once and cutting ties for good. That was when my sister realized I’d stopped obeying her. “I’m heartbroken. A —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New book! I absolutely love the male lead in this one!! He's a big shot in Beijing's elite circles, it's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, a seemingly cliché character trope, but it's completely different! Not the typical Buddhist-influenced CEO type, just... So unique 😭 Forgive my limited vocabulary, if anyone has read it, please describe it for me, I really adore this kind of book!

46. 46 笼 The Golden Canary in a Cage 笼中金雀儿 Suo Suojin锁锁金Modern Romance164k WordsCompleted [The story uses flashbacks] [The aloof male lead falls from his pedestal] [Orphan × Scion of the powerful] [Happy ending] The He family grew up under the red flag, and their grandfather wielded considerable influence. He Junqing, the third son of the He family, went into business. The He family has produced two powerhouses in politics and business in this generation, and they're riding high. Lin Ge graduated from Kyoto University. She wasn't exactly outstanding, and ended up working as a junior 461Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Age difference, social status difference, family background difference, superiors bowing down

47. 47 漂 The Beautiful Stepmother Who Sweetened the Whole Family 漂亮后妈，甜翻全家 Lu Chi鹿迟Modern Romance501k WordsCompleted Publication deal signed. On sale August 28. [One-on-one sweet romance + marriage of convenience + lighthearted daily life + both leads speak their minds] Sheng Mumu transmigrates into a book. Other people transmigrate into books to date handsome men and become stars. But when it’s her turn, she has to become the stepmother of a 17-year-old rich young master? Help, she wants out! Wait, what? If she pretends to be married, she’ll get 500,000 yuan in pocket money every month and an additional card 53.6kReads9.6Score7.2kShelves
48. 48 我 I Gave the Mute CEO Talk Therapy, and the Whole Family Was Stunned 我给哑巴总裁做话疗，豪门全懵了 Lu Chi鹿迟Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted “Chatty Little Sun Heroine × Mute Powerhouse in a High Position, Married First, Love Later + Sweet Romance + Feel-Good Daily Life” Sang Lu awakened to the truth. In the original story, she was a vicious sister-in-law from a wealthy family. She despised her mute husband, teamed up with awful relatives to swindle her own family, and did every kind of wicked thing. Her husband ignored her, her younger brothers-in-law slapped her, and she met a tragic end. “Wait, was I the huge idiot all along?” Abs 53.1kReads9.5Score6.7kShelves
49. 49 我 I Became My Ex's Mother-in-Law 我给前任当丈母娘 August Witch八月女巫Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The short drama based on this novel, Uncle, I Only Want to Take Advantage of You, is now streaming. Starring Yu Long and Yang Mie Mie. [Older Man Romance] [Sweet Everyday Romance] [Powerful CEO] [Lighthearted and Funny] [No Angst, No Saintly Heroine] [No Affair] [No Stand-In] I showed up dressed to the nines at my ex-boyfriend's engagement party. He thought I'd come to ruin the event, but I smiled kindly and said, "We're family from now on, so there's no need to be so formal. Just call me Auntie 13.3kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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    This book has a fantastic pace; the content is tightly packed, and you can't stop reading from chapter to chapter. The writing is humorous and witty, with many dialogues that will have you laughing out loud, while the occasional touching moments will bring tears to your eyes. This perfect balance is so comfortable to read.

50. 50 放 Exiled for Five Years, Now Her Uncle Regrets It to the Point of Tears! 放逐五年，叔叔却悔红了眼！ Jiu Ran1995久冉1995Modern Romance743k WordsCompleted Age gap, faux uncle-and-niece relationship, both leads are each other’s first and only, a long road to winning her back “Everyone in the city knows that no one should lay a finger on the rose the head of the Bai family raised himself.” She thought he would always spoil her like a princess. But on that frenzied night, Bai Yusheng set her ablaze. He kissed the cinnabar mole on her waist, his fingertips burning hot: “...Mmm…” Her panic was swallowed up by his forceful kiss. All that remained was hi 5.5kReads7.2Score464Shelves

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    Age gap + fake uncle and niece + both virgins. "Everyone in the city knows that the rose raised by the head of the Bai family is untouchable." She thought she would always be pampered like a princess by him. Bai Qingqian's world, however, was completely ignited by Bai Yusheng on that chaotic rainy night. He kissed the cinnabar mole on her waist, his fingertips burning: "..." Her panic was completely swallowed by his forceful kiss, leaving only his hoarse command ringing in her ears: "From now on, you are only allowed to call me Yusheng." A night of debauchery, the first light of dawn. The man she secretly relied on and looked up to, the man who gave her the ultimate tenderness and left her with an unforgettable night. Suddenly changed. For five whole years, he exiled her to England. Five years later, Bai Qingqian returned to China. Bai Yusheng had become the 27th head of the Bai family, with immeasurable wealth and deep-rooted power. This name had become synonymous with power and wealth, able to turn the world upside down with a flick of his wrist, the Bai Master whom everyone in the city revered. A grand business banquet. A reporter boldly pressed, "You've reached the pinnacle of your career but remain single. Are you waiting for someone?" Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, his deep gaze pierced through the clamor and precisely locked onto her. His thin lips parted slightly, and his deep, powerful voice carried throughout the venue via microphone, brimming with possessiveness: "Yes, I'm waiting for my little girl. Have your fun and come home." "And..." "Don't run away, my little rose whom I raised with my own hands." That night, the city's night sky was ablaze with magnificent fireworks. Amidst the dazzling brilliance, each stroke of the pen boldly wrote Bai Qingqian's name. The world was in an uproar. The door to the penthouse suite closed, and Bai Yusheng forcefully pulled her into his arms, his voice low and husky as punishment: "Qianqian, you've misunderstood me for five years... This debt will be settled tonight." 8

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