A Male Lead Who’s Super Clingy and Cries Easily, Terrified the Female Lead Will Leave, and Self-Harms When She Does 男主特别奶哭唧唧，超级害怕女主走，走了会自残

1. 1 重 Reborn: The Cunning, Wolfish CEO Cries and Begs Me to Love Him 重生：腹黑狼系总裁哭着求我疼他 Exquisite Congee玲珑粥粥Modern Romance534k WordsCompleted [A gentle redemption story: a soft-hearted but ruthless coroner versus a ruthless, meek and obedient CEO who is completely henpecked] [Rebirth + older woman-younger man romance + sweet romance in a wealthy family + redemption for the strong yet tragic + face-slapping revenge + strong heroine + meek, wronged little wolf] In her previous life, her childhood sweetheart, a man who married into a wealthy family, pushed her into the sea, where she drowned. Her stepmother, scumbag father, and half-sibl 6.4kReads9.2Score46514d adds

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   The male protagonist is the female protagonist's puppy, humbly loving her. He cries when he's wronged and is afraid she'll leave him. When she's not around, he builds himself a puppy kennel using her clothes and smells her scent.

2. 2 做 I Took an NPC Quest, So Why Am I Being Hounded by a Fox Spirit? 做npc任务，怎么被狐妖缠上了 Mountain Silence山寥Ancient Romance215k WordsOngoing [A task-focused, wooden-hearted girl vs. a clingy, weepy little fox who just wants cuddles and hugs] [1v1 + Both leads are inexperienced + Everyday-life focus + A clingy, crybaby male lead] [One-line summary: A fox boy wants to repay his savior by offering himself, but she just doesn't get it.] [Content warning: The male lead cries easily and loves to act cute. The female lead travels to multiple worlds for her missions.] Qi Rong is an ordinary NPC task worker who travels through various fic 1.8kReads—Score27614d adds

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   In this book, the male lead is prone to crying and acting spoiled. When the female lead tries to leave, he waits at her door in the middle of the night, and when she realizes she's not taking him with her, he cries and follows her.

3. 3 女 Matriarchy: My Husband Is So Clingy, I Want to Run Away! 女尊：夫君太粘人，妻主她想逃！ White Clouds Perch on the Tip of the Brush白云栖笔端Ancient Romance592k WordsOngoing [Female-Dominated Society] [Everyone's Favorite] [My Husband Is So Clingy, I Want to Run Away] Wen Cijiu transmigrated into a female-dominated romance novel, becoming the villainous scumbag wife who abused the male lead. The male lead's assassin older sister would arrive in the capital in ten days. If she saw her younger brother looking gaunt and malnourished, she'd be furious enough to kill Wen Cijiu with one stroke. At this desperate moment, Wen Cijiu activated her portable storage space. One 2.9kReads—Score30814d adds

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   This is a female-dominated, doting husband novel. The male lead is a spoiled little husband who loves to cry and act cute. He is small but has a strong possessive desire for the female lead. His dream is to consummate the marriage with her and then gain status through his daughter. The female lead's space is also my dream house.

4. 4 G GB: Coddle My Disabled Little Crybaby GB：哄哄我的残疾小哭包 Feng Ying风楹Modern Romance287k WordsCompleted [GB] [One-on-One] [Mutual Purity] [No Reversal] [Normal Anatomy] When they first met, Jiang Ling witnessed Qi Zhao at his most humiliating: losing control of his bladder, convulsing... She thought it would be a one-time encounter and that they would never meet again. But thanks to a chance involving a bouquet of flowers, they crossed paths once more, and gradually, sparks of romance began to fly. At first, Jiang Ling thought Qi Zhao was gentle, beautiful, polite, gentlemanly, and distant. Once t 14.5kReads8.9Score2k14d adds

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   The bag is from this book! It's so beautiful, it's unbelievable! [Admiring]

5. 5 明 The Moon and I Remember Each Other 明月与我长相忆 1 Cup of Orange Juice1杯橙橙汁Modern Romance234k WordsCompleted A domineering, scheming heiress vs. a lovesick, innocent, sickly beauty [Male lead gets put through the wringer, male lead gets put through the wringer, broken relationship rekindled, sickly beauty goes off the rails] Ming Xun had known since childhood that she was promised to someone through an arranged marriage. His family was every bit as powerful as hers, if not more so. She had met him a few times while accompanying her elders and vaguely remembered his exquisitely handsome, pale profile. 960Reads8.2Score10614d adds

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   Seriously, the male lead cries every single day, it's so incredibly cute. After breaking up with the female lead, he even self-harms and develops a severe mental illness. When he sees her again, he adorably says he wants revenge, even though he actually loves her terribly. He's such a crybaby! Xiao Qi really doesn't seem to grow up at all!

6. 6 和 After Reuniting with His Wife, the Puppy Boy Cried Again and Again 和老婆重逢后，小狗他又又又哭了 Little Ye Is Unbiased小也不偏Modern Romance142k WordsCompleted [Mutually devoted couple + happy ending + rekindled romance + puppy love + mutual healing + younger man] No rivalry between women, no over-the-top drama A wronged puppy, a jealous puppy, a needy puppy Radiant beauty of an agent VS cool, aloof puppy of a doctor After reuniting with Ming Zailin, Xu Xuyan, who had gotten back what he thought he’d lost, would burst into tears at the slightest disagreement. “Where have you been all these years?” “Ming Zailin, am I trash to you, too? When you’re in a 4.9kReads—Score36314d adds

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   Like a completely submissive puppy, after their reunion, the male lead is incredibly insecure, and whenever he feels wronged, he clings to the female lead, sobbing and whimpering. [Almost crying][Almost crying][Almost crying]

7. 7 垃 The Villain I Found in a Trash Can Is Well-Behaved and Clingy 垃圾桶里捡的反派病娇又乖又黏人 Fireworks Marshland烟花沼泽Sci-Fi & Apocalypse312k WordsCompleted A redemption story [transmigrate into a book, apocalypse + obsessive, doting romance] [gentle, steadfast girl ✖️ deranged, scheming, love-struck villain] -❤️“That poor kitten you found in the trash is filthy? No problem. Just clean him up and he’ll be your boyfriend!”❤️- - After inexplicably transmigrating into a book, Nan Ye found a pitiful boy beside a garbage heap in the old district. He was pale and pretty, but filthy. Then she suddenly activated the System and discovered that Shen Qi was th 5.3kReads9.3Score69814d adds

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   In this post-apocalyptic novel, the female protagonist transmigrates into the book. The male protagonist is a crybaby who loves to act cute in front of the female protagonist, but he's also a yandere (a person with a strong sense of self-harm) and will self-harm when he's unhappy or jealous.

8. 8 王 The Ultimate Scourge of Scumbags: She's a Global Powerhouse 王牌虐渣：大佬她A爆全球 Silver Fir银杉Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Drop-dead gorgeous + heroine dotes on male lead + terminally chuunibyou + slightly obsessive + ruthless] Rumor had it that Bai Lisi was an amnesiac, disfigured orphan whom anyone could bully. But no one expected it was all an act! An ugly, useless nobody? The moment she reveals her brilliance, she stuns the world with her unrivaled talent, and her countless secret identities leave everyone speechless! Powerful big shots beg her to help them! Just a little orphan? She lets her presence loose, an 1.4kReads9.3Score14314d adds

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   The first book's male lead is a crybaby; seeing the female lead being close to someone else, he gets drunk and acts out twice, smashing up the house. The second book's male lead has brain cancer and likes to play the scheming woman to gain sympathy. The third book involves him risking his life to make the female lead care about him.

9. 9 我 The Sickly Man I Picked Up on a Whim Turned Out to Be the Empire's Richest Man 我随手捡的病秧子竟然是帝国首富 Su Manshu苏蔓殊Modern Romance2.2M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine, hidden identity revealed, ultra-A, equally matched leads, devoted heroine and adored hero, both loyal] Everyone in the Empire's elite circles knew that the ancient Gu dynasty had a beautiful, mentally disabled heiress named Gu Yanluo. But as soon as the heiress returned to the Empire, she crippled a pair of rotten scumbags and shot to fame. In the blink of an eye, she had become a venomous beauty with a heart of pure malice. Rumors were recently circulating that Gu Yanluo kept a 39.9kReads9.4Score4.7k14d adds
10. 10 疯 The Big Shot in the Mad God's Arms Exudes Green-Tea Charm 疯批神明怀里的大佬他茶香四溢 Shang Buyu商不予卿Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Beautiful, domineering, unhinged goddess × sickly, devoted, humble tycoon; female-led romance, both leads’ first love] Shang Qing is a goddess who wanders among three thousand worlds. Though she is a goddess, she delights in tormenting people’s hearts. Lazy and eccentric, she is aloof and cold. When it comes to the troubles of the world, she judges by her own likes and dislikes. Rather than a goddess, she seems more like a wicked demon. Then she meets someone who is just as dark beneath the sur 2.2kReads9.0Score26614d adds
11. 11 乖 A Sweet, Adorable Little Beast Who Only Gets Cuddly in Big Sis's Arms! 乖萌小野兽，只在姐姐怀里撒娇！ Five Billion五十亿Modern Romance237k WordsCompleted The original title of this book was The Wild Boy I Picked Up Climbs Into My Bed Every Night. [Wildlife researcher vs. wild younger brother] [Wolfish puppy + intelligent older sister + wedding snatching + yandere] [Ten-year age gap + quirky comedy + imprinting] Two years ago, wildlife researcher Shi Yue found a “wild man” deep in the mountains, covered in hair and completely ignorant of human ways. After turning him over to the police, she lost touch with him. Two years later, this “wild man” sho 2kReads8.1Score18914d adds

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    This one fits perfectly; the male lead is both adorable and seductive. He cries and begs the female lead for a hug.

12. 12 别 Stop Kneeling There and Crying, You’re a Villain with a Possessive Streak! 别总跪那哭，你可是病娇反派！ I'm King 77我叫77大王Ancient Romance226k WordsCompleted Pitiful, lovesick puppy villain × carefree, unhinged sweetheart who loves handsome faces [transmigrate into a book / relationship-focused, ultra-sweet one-on-one / male lead wins himself over, rightful wife status with courtesan manners / both leads are each other's first / crazy first, sweet later] Other people transmigrate into books to complete missions. Yun Zhao transmigrates into a book, goes crazy, and slacks off. Slacking off feels great, but it has its drawbacks. For example, she has to 1.9kReads8.7Score25714d adds

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    The female lead transmigrates into a book and desperately wants to leave. To make her feel sorry for him, the male lead hurts himself. The male lead is very cunning; he's already handsome, and he's prone to getting teary-eyed, which the female lead finds irresistible.

13. 13 黑 The Black Lotus Awakens and Forces the Male Lead to Call Her Hubby 黑莲花觉醒，强制男主叫老公 Mu Ye Zai木野崽Modern Romance224k WordsCompleted [GB pairing × sly, sharp-tongued black lotus × red-eyed yandere bunny × fake and real heiresses × two women with great chemistry × coercion × both are each other's only ones] Wen Qiu awakened and learned that she was a vicious fake heiress destined to die. She was also bound to a life-threatening System. To survive another day, she had to make the male lead call her "Hubby." She turned to look at Fu Jin'an, the poor boy she'd treated like a dog for three years. Now he was the most handsome boy a 1.2kReads6.7Score17214d adds
14. 14 老 Wifey, Wifey, This Snake Loves You: I Give You All I Have 老婆老婆蛇爱你，蛇的全部献给你 Big Northeastern Pear东北大鸭梨Modern Romance203k WordsCompleted A comic adaptation is out! (Check the author's reviews for content warnings!) Beautiful, independent florist × a young snake-shifter heir who pretends to be a stray and is hopelessly devoted to her [Mutual firsts | The male lead gets very jealous, so stay away if that's not your thing!] The night the snake Xu Yi had raised ran away from home, a handsome man stood at her door, his eyes red-rimmed. “Wife, please don't leave me.” Q: What's it like when the snake you raised turns into a gorgeous guy 7.7kReads8.9Score97714d adds

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    [Sending Heart][Admiration][Shy][Shy] The male lead is a snake-man, super super cute. He goes through a period of foolishness at the beginning, and when he's foolish, he only dares to secretly try to kiss his wife, afraid she'll leave him. It's super funny ಥ_ಥ. After being kicked out of the bedroom, he sneaks peeks at his wife with his eyes bulging like two big light bulbs from crying. After recovering, he's clever but also a bit silly, constantly trying to get his wife to kiss and coax him. He seduces her in the most unintentional way. He and the female lead adopt a kitten, and he tries to establish a "good father" persona in front of her. As soon as she leaves, he frantically paws at the kitten, being both arrogant and funny. He gives off a feeling of always trying to scheme but never quite getting it right.

15. 15 重 After Being Reborn, I Dote on My Childhood Friend with Autism 重生后，我专宠自闭症小竹马 The East Wind Has Nothing to Do东风无一事Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted The animated series is now available [Cheerful, sunny childhood sweetheart vs. gloomy, aloof, fiercely loyal childhood friend] In her previous life, Shen Jingyu was overjoyed to go on a trip with Zhang Zhan, her longtime crush, and her best friend. She never imagined that a tsunami would take her life without a sound. As Shen Jingyu struggled in danger, her beloved crush and her close friend watched coldly, showing no intention of saving her. By contrast, the autistic childhood friend she had pu 12.7kReads8.7Score1.2k14d adds

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    This book, this baby

16. 16 救 Help! The Disabled Villain Is Both Clingy and Cunning 救命！残疾反派他又娇又茶 Jiang Jiuqian江九千Modern Romance754k WordsCompleted (The rating just came out and will rise later) [A warm, proud little-rose heroine × an insecure, sensitive crybaby villain] Jiang Ruan transmigrates into a book, and her first thought is to run! After she's caught and brought back, the mad villain from the original story, whose legs were crippled, whose love went unrequited, who was tormented by his own family, and who eventually dragged his entire clan down with him, is squeezing her throat and demanding a divorce! To stay alive, divorce is out 4.4kReads8.4Score57214d adds

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    Super good! The female lead transmigrates into a book and already has a crush on the villainous fictional character. The male lead initially doesn't easily trust her, but later he's moved and falls head over heels in love. However, he's still injured and remains a self-conscious little boy who loves to cling to his wife. It's still ongoing.

17. 17 闻 Mr. Wen, Do You Enjoy Kneeling to Kiss Your Wife? 闻总，跪着亲老婆很爽是吗？ A Big Barley一颗大麦Modern Romance385k WordsCompleted [Sharp-tongued, roguish, over-the-top CEO vs. stubborn, tough-mouthed but soft-hearted sweetheart] The moment Shen Qilin opened her eyes, Wen Yuan, the aloof man she had secretly loved for years, was kneeling at her feet with his suit torn and blood streaking his back. Beside him, a little dumpling who looked just like the two of them was too scared even to cry aloud. Shen Qilin was stunned. She had somehow ended up six years in the future, married to Wen Yuan, a powerful figure in Beijing’s eli 12kReads8.6Score1.8k14d adds

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    The male leads are all a bit yandere and are terrified that the female lead will leave!

18. 18 救 Saving the Aloof Boy and Spoiling Him Rotten 救赎，宠爆那个高冷少年 I Just Love Four Happiness Meatballs就爱四喜丸子Modern Romance313k WordsCompleted Sweet romance, healing. A cool, quiet boy versus a lively little ray of sunshine. There’s a tiny misunderstanding early on, but it gets cleared up quickly. Ran Ning transmigrates into a book. Other people transmigrate into the story as the heroine, or at least as a supporting female character. She’s the dead beloved of the male lead, and the catch is, she likes the second male lead! Tan Ji is so aloof. He only says three sentences a day. Tan Ji has incredible stamina. In three days, he tires her 1.1kReads9.2Score15514d adds
19. 19 救 Redemption! Her Boy Is So Easy to Win Over 救赎！她的少年超好哄 North and South of the River一江南北Modern Romance224k WordsCompleted [Reborn in school + mutual healing + obsessive love + sweet romance + devoted to each other] Only after Xia Qing'en died did she learn how deeply the quiet boy had loved her. “The girl I thought even looking up to would be an offense to, and you dared treat her like that!” The boy avenged her, then carried her body toward the sea. “Life is too bitter. I'll go with you into the sea.” Given another life, she takes the initiative to get close to him. The tough girl is bossy: “This is my guy. Nobod 6.2kReads9.3Score65814d adds
20. 20 病 The Frail Businessman Begs for Kisses and Hugs in the Arms of a Divine Big Shot 病弱商爷在神明大佬怀中索吻求抱 Crazy Durian疯狂的榴莲Modern Romance269k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine, later she dotes on the hero, mutual devotion, obsessive, crazy, face-slapping] Leng Li, an aloof and unhinged big shot who kills without batting an eye, VS Shang Zhuo, a truly frail, obsessive, calculating beauty with a hidden dark side. Leng Li, the only ancient high god, fell into demonic corruption and possessed the body of a pitiful mortal named Leng Li. Just after taking possession, she encountered the frail, bewitching beauty Shang Zhuo. They clashed before they got to kno 347Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is in poor health and very tender. He cries easily in front of the female lead because she is a goddess and doesn't fall in love easily. The male lead is quite insecure and afraid that she will leave him. The female lead also dotes on the male lead. It's really, really good!!!

21. 21 恶 Malicious Takeover: The Unhinged Big Shot Bows His Head and Willingly Becomes My Dog 恶意侵占：疯批大佬俯首甘为犬 Royal Power and Prosperity王权福贵Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted [A lovestruck, sickly, gloomy, humble succubus puppy is the best dowry of all!] [North America’s top power broker + coercive love + female-centered + dog training + nonhuman + a few pop-up comments] After a beautiful sweetheart catches the eye of a gentlemanly, brooding vicious dog * On a stormy night, by a Maybach, Sang Yu is caught by the man pursuing her, who presses a gun to her waist. His sinister, malicious threats fill her ears. “Run again, and I’ll break your legs.” * Just as Sang Yu th 6.8kReads8.4Score75414d adds

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    The male lead has quite a few contrasts; he comes in two forms, one of them is crying and begging his wife to be affectionate.

22. 22 救 After Saving the Tragic, Powerful Villain, He Became So Clingy 救赎美强惨反派后，他超黏人 Youyi Tang又亦糖Modern Romance237k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a Book + Redemption + Growing Up Together + Only Ever Loved Each Other + Mutual Devotion] An Yuhuan had followed a comic for five years, only for the villain she adored to be suddenly killed off. Unwilling to accept it, she begins a journey of transmigrating into the book to redeem the villain. She succeeds, but the villain, who was originally destined to live a life devoid of love or desire, gradually develops an unmistakable yearning between his brows, and the way he looks a 2.5kReads9.2Score20514d adds

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    In this book, the female lead leaves due to some unforeseen circumstances. When she returns years later, the male lead is terrified she'll leave him, so he's extremely cautious. Words can't express it all; you'll have to read it yourself. My words are limited. [Kissing emojis]

23. 23 穿 Reborn as the Abusive Novel’s Male Lead’s Mother 穿成虐文男主他妈 The Little Cat Fell Asleep小猫睡了Modern Romance159k WordsCompleted [Short story contest] [Foodie fiction] [A sweet little treat] Overnight, she transmigrates into a book with a baby in her belly whose father is unknown. On closer inspection, the baby turns out to be the male lead from the tragic novel she read before. He's a poor little thing whose father doesn't care for him and whose mother doesn't love him. Penniless, Ding Sha relies on her excellent cooking skills to become the food goddess of a construction site. Spicy diced chicken, cured pork with garlic 31.7kReads9.6Score4k14d adds
24. 24 重 A Second Life: The Rugged Men of the 1970s Are Irresistible!! 重活一世：70年代糙汉真香！！ Cat Climbing Frame猫爬架子Modern Romance344k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Jiang Qingwu must have had rocks in her head. She turned her back on her handsome husband and adorable children, fell victim to a scumbag and his mistress, and ended up abandoned by everyone. In this life, no matter how many snakes and demons scheme to make her divorce, she stands firm. Sorry, my IQ has finally come online!! Apart from my parents, my man, and my own kids, everyone else is a stranger. 6.5kReads8.9Score48914d adds
25. 25 和 A Perfect Ten with You 和你满分甜 Shu You书呦Modern Romance260k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance | Campus | Both leads are inexperienced] [Top student sweetie x handsome, roguish chatterbox] Anyone who knows Wen Shiyi knows he's arrogant as can be, with the temper of a spoiled young master. The year he was a sophomore in high school, a girl named Jiang Yimian moved into his home. She was pretty and kind to everyone, the sort of person who seemed easy to get along with at first glance. But Wen Shiyi was openly hostile toward her. Whenever she reached for a dish, he'd spin the 13.3kReads9.2Score1.6k14d adds

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    Tall and lanky Wen Shiyi hung his head, clutching the girl's clothes tightly, tears streaming down his face. Jiang Yimian, who barely reached his shoulder, crossed her arms, her pretty face radiating beauty, and sighed heavily, saying helplessly, "What kind of guy cries all the time?" Wen Shiyi wiped away his tears, his voice trembling with sobs, "Baby, I don't want to break up." His friends nearby: ...???!! Damn it! How did they turn their Yi-ge into a crybaby, love-struck fool?! The one yelling about washing his hair upside down: "I need a tutorial on how to do that, I need a tutorial on how to be brave... [Heart]"

26. 26 白 The Commander Is Ice-Cold by Day, but Cries in My Arms at Night 白天冷冰冰的指挥官晚上在我怀里哭唧唧 Wind and Moon in My Embrace风月入怀Modern Romance554k WordsCompleted Ying Yu, the federation empire’s chief commander, was calm, stern, and difficult to approach. That had always been Gu Weilan’s impression of her superior. Until a battle in space left Ying Yu in an unexpected predicament… The next day, Commander Ying was back to her usual aloof self, with no memory at all of what had happened the night before. As Gu Weilan routinely tied his tie, he lowered his head and held her fingertips. “Assistant Gu, find the woman who spent the night with me.” Gu Weilan: “ 17.8kReads9.3Score2.3k14d adds

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    The male lead is completely inseparable from the female lead; his behavior towards others is drastically different from his behavior towards her.

27. 27 渣 After Dumping the Devoted Wolf King, the Phoenix Regrets It 渣了纯情忠犬狼王，凤凰后悔了 Light Steps轻行Ancient Romance509k WordsCompleted [Domineering Phoenix Goddess × loyal, lowly Wolf King] [1v1 + the male lead suffers + unfaithful heroine seeks redemption + love rekindled + lovesick male lead] All Bai Ning ever wanted was to fall in love and live a good life. She never imagined that her most respected master would suddenly be ambushed and killed. So, the day before she was to marry the man she loved, she instead married the Wolf King, resolving to avenge her master from then on. But she never expected the all-powerful Wolf Kin 3.7kReads8.5Score29214d adds

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    It's so good-looking!!

28. 28 记 A Record of Xicheng, the City No One Can Escape 记：逃不出的汐城 Yu Wantong虞宛童Modern Romance750k WordsCompleted A major crime once took place in Xishui City. The son of a wealthy local businessman, who already suffered from a psychological disorder, was brutally abused by the live-in nanny on a stormy night. When his mother returned home the next day and found her precious boy covered in blood, the five-year-old was barely clinging to life. After that, his psychological condition grew increasingly severe and difficult to control. He became extremely averse to loud noises and thunderstorms, which could tri 854Reads5.6Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is extremely dependent on the female lead, very obsessive, and prone to overthinking. He falls in love at first sight, only speaks to her, and suffers from a mental illness. He is only kind to the female lead.

29. 29 地 The Coldest Cutie on Earth Is Actually a Brooding, Possessive Man 地表第一冷脸萌竟然是个阴湿男 Making Rock Sugar Pear Soup煮冰糖梨水Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted [Sensitive, gloomy, cold-faced cutie x warm, outgoing, cheerful cutie] [Campus | Love at First Sight | Both Pure] When An Li first arrived, she met a cute, puppy-like boy who rescued her from a terrible situation. This little "puppy" was not only sweet-looking, but had a lovely personality too. He just had some hearing loss, which made An Li feel even more protective of him. Though she said she would treat the "puppy" just like anyone else, when she noticed how sensitive and insecure he could be 11.9kReads8.8Score2.5k14d adds

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    The male protagonist appears sunny and cheerful, but he actually has a dark side due to a childhood accident involving a car crash that led to his sister's death from illness. After meeting the female protagonist, he falls in love with her and becomes a gloomy man.

30. 30 昭 Zhaohua's World-Conquering, Frail Husband Is Her Dearest Treasure 昭华倾天病弱夫郎是她的心尖宠 Sparse Shadows, Cold Quilt疏影冷衾Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Lu Yun Zhao, the greatest special agent trained by a modern nation, is cold-hearted and aloof. One day, she transmigrates into the female heir to the throne of the Jingnan Kingdom, a brutal and bloodthirsty figure in a world ruled by women. She means to watch this strange world from a distance, but she can't bring herself to abandon the original owner's husband, Ye Mu Bai, a crippled lord-consort despised by the entire world. Blind and frail, he is said to bring death to his father, and everyone 1.3kReads8.2Score16214d adds

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    The delicate male lead is sickly and humble.

31. 31 偏 The Obsessive Yandere Tycoon’s Captive Secret Romance 偏执成瘾病娇大佬的囚宠秘恋 Sparse Shadows, Cold Quilt疏影冷衾Modern Romance332k WordsCompleted He is cold-blooded and obsessive, a living King of Hell feared throughout the business world. At a funeral, he takes her by force and locks her in a gilded cage, making her his wife in the shadows. She hates him to the core for ruining her relationship and stealing her freedom, and spends every day plotting her escape from this gilded hell! She is the starlight he glimpsed in the dark, the impossible dream he dare not touch. He builds impenetrable walls to keep every wolf and tiger away, yet swa 1.7kReads8.2Score10814d adds
32. 32 撩 Irresistible! The Brooding, Lovesick Beauty Begs His Darling to Show Him Some Tenderness 撩爆！阴郁病娇哭着求乖宝疼疼他 Glass Candy琉璃软糖Modern Romance356k WordsCompleted [Scheming, brooding, possessive, and ill-fated powerful man × sweet, adorable little fairy who dotes on her husband] [Sweet romance with no angst, reborn heroine gets revenge and takes down the villains] In her previous life, Jiang Xueyin was framed by her scumbag boyfriend and stepsister. She went from the apple of everyone’s eye to nothing, and ultimately met a tragic end, her body left in pieces. As her soul left her body, she saw the gloomy man she had hated all her life collecting her remai 3.1kReads9.1Score29514d adds

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    The male protagonist's love is humble, and the female protagonist is reborn to redeem him.

33. 33 偏 Obsessive Possession: The Sickly Qin Dotes on His Wife Like His Life Depends on It 偏执独占，病娇秦爷宠妻如命 Madam Yuanyuan圆圆夫人Modern Romance375k WordsCompleted (Rebirth + doting + redemption + obsessive possession, a sickly, possessive powerhouse vs. a dazzling socialite) In her previous life, he used every means at his disposal to keep her trapped by his side, forcing her to love him. She fought desperately to escape, believing she had won a new life. Only after she died did she learn that he was the person who loved her most in the world! Reborn into a new life. Su Qing willingly becomes his canary in a cage, kept at his side, and sets out to explore 1.2kReads8.7Score10314d adds
34. 34 卑 A Pathetic Yandere, Begging for a Hug With Red-Rimmed Eyes! 卑微病娇，红眼求抱抱！ A Slice of Seaweed来片海苔Modern Romance493k WordsCompleted [Intense sweetness! Yandere obsession! Reborn power fantasy! Sweet romance, devoted to each other!] [Two-faced, love-struck beauty vs. yandere, obsessive villainous boss] Shen Sui was named by Lu Jingzhou, who wished only for his girl to enjoy a smooth, worry-free life. Only on the brink of death did Shen Sui learn how deeply the villainous boss she had spent so long trying to kill loved her. Everything had happened because she had been used by a scumbag and caused Lu Jingzhou’s death. In the en 237Reads8.2Score—14d adds
35. 35 病 The Lovesick Lord Li Spoils Me Rotten in His Arms 病娇厉爷在我怀里恃宠而骄 Rich Little Lamb羊暴富儿Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Showbiz + yandere + devoted husband] Rumor has it that the Li family has an untouchable ancestor: devastatingly handsome, frail, and disabled. You can’t scold him or criticize him. You can only spoil him, or keep your distance. Gu Zhiyu, who transmigrates into a yandere novel as a minor cannon-fodder character, thinks the same way. But no matter where she hides each night, he always finds her... “Zhizhi, would you do me the favor of falling into my hands?” Later, she notices that whenever he se 5.7kReads9.4Score72114d adds
36. 36 怎 What Should I Do? The Possessive Boy Always Looks at Me with Tears in His Eyes 怎么办！偏执少年总是哭着看我 Nian Zhaozhao年朝朝呀Modern Romance408k WordsCompleted [A dazzling, free-spirited siren × a cool, obsessive good boy] [He falls for her in secret + he pursues her + mutual healing + intense push and pull + happy ending + both are each other’s first] Lu Tingbai did everything he could to find a way to get close to Wen Zhi, but one remark from her crushed all his courage. She gave him a teasing smile. “Someone like Lu Tingbai? I don’t go for good boys.” Later, she cornered him in the stairwell while he was jealous. Her red lips nearly brushed his Adam 3.3kReads8.6Score25414d adds

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    💙Lu Tingbai's pent-up grievances poured out like a flood breaking through a dam at this moment❣️He cornered her, his eyes bloodshot and glaring at her angrily, biting and smearing her makeup. "Wen Zhi, what right do you have to throw me away?"

37. 37 重 Reborn: The Cold CEO Knows How to Soothe, Flirt, and Act Cute 重生，禁欲总裁会哄会撩会撒娇 Er Fu二伏Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] [Sweet, gentle beauty VS devoted, humble, obsessive CEO] [Mutual salvation + sweet wealthy-family romance + humble male lead + both leads' first love] Only after Bai Moqing died did she learn that Shang Sinian had loved her deeply, yet hadn't even dared to get close to her. After she was killed by a scumbag, he took revenge for her and then died with her. Reborn, all she wanted was to cling to her CEO husband's coattails, take down the scumbag, and turn her life around! She never expe 13.8kReads9.2Score1.2k14d adds

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    The male protagonists in these books are guaranteed to be subservient, and also the kind who cry easily, and yeah, insecure.

38. 38 被 Adopted by Beastmen, I Become a Planetary Billionaire's Heir 被兽人领养后，我成了星球富二代 Shangguan Yi上官亿Modern Romance469k WordsCompleted Jiang Xingyue accidentally winds up on a planet of beastfolk, where she becomes the size of a preschooler. She is adopted by a male beastfolk researcher. He is a confirmed bachelor who has never raised a human child, so the two of them just stare at each other, wide-eyed. The male beastfolk teaches her to use the toilet, pointing at it and saying, “You can poop here!” Jiang Xingyue: I can’t go with you watching me... Male beastfolk: “A kid who can’t poop isn’t a good kid...” Jiang Xingyue: Dude, 3.1kReads8.4Score27914d adds

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    In this book, the male lead is an orc who adopts the female lead. Because it's his first time raising a human girl, he's incredibly funny; he even tries to teach her how to poop! He absolutely adores her! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

39. 39 还 You Can't Beat a Younger Man: My Sunny Puppy Boyfriend Cries for Me 还得是年下，阳光小狗哭唧唧 Happy Artisan樂匠Modern Romance136k WordsCompleted [A jewelry designer who seems sunny and confident but is actually sensitive and insecure × A powerful young heir who is decisive and forceful with others but exceedingly cautious with her] [Older woman/younger man romance / seven-year age gap / lovers who help each other grow] [The male lead is exceptionally attentive and eager to serve] If the opening chapters feel long-winded, you can start at Chapter 42. At first, Liang Zitong was the one who took the lead in sleeping with Xie Yishu. They wer 28Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's him, it ... Definitely him! [Eating popcorn emoji]

40. 40 说 I Was Supposed to Be Cannon Fodder, So Why Is the Male Lead Clinging to Me? 说好我是炮灰，男主怎么缠上我了 Jian Zhu见祝Fantastical Romance594k WordsOngoing [Myth and folklore + fated romance + mutual devotion + adventure + reincarnation + transmigration] If bringing your lover back to life meant you could never love them again, would you still save them? Yue Jian had read the entire book and knew all too well how the young Yun Sheng’s story would end. For now, he was gentle and clingy, calling her “Big Sis” every other breath. But one day, he would kill her without hesitation for the heroine destined for him by fate. To rewrite her fate as a do 50Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You could check out this one. The male lead is constantly anxious and insecure, afraid the female lead will leave. The novel's premise is quite novel; you should give it a try, trust me. The line, "I... What did I do wrong, sister? Tell me, I'll change, okay? Sister... Please don't hate me, okay?" Is quite poignant.

41. 41 惊 What a Shock! The Frail, Fussy Young Master Coaxes Me to Pick a Black Rose 惊！病弱娇气包容少诱摘黑玫瑰 Die Mian Sheng蝶面生Modern Romance364k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads who save each other, wealthy families, secret crush, doting on her husband, hidden identity revealed, play the pig to eat the tiger, long-planned schemes, fiercely protective, sickly male lead] [Versatile, delicate and sickly green-tea hidden tycoon X sharp-tongued, soft-hearted, stunning illegitimate daughter who holds power] Everyone says that Rong Xinian, the short-lived heir of the Rong family, is the most useless ornament among the wealthy families of the capital. He has 5.3kReads6.6Score61214d adds

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    The male lead is a sickly, manipulative, and spoiled young man. His marriage to the female lead is a business arrangement, but it's something he's been planning for a long time. To make the female lead feel sorry for him, he'll deliberately vomit blood and faint. He's in very poor health and loves to act cute.

42. 42 烟 You Lost Your Cigarette! Come Here for a Kiss, Sweet Sis 烟丢了！乖姐姐亲一下 Su Qianqian苏钱钱Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted [A tsundere, tender-hearted, unhinged boy] [Rebirth + devoted to each other + healing + yandere + pampering and flirting + secret male crush] The fiercest fight Chen Yuezhou ever got into for Jian Yin was when he learned she loved going to Jay's concerts. He took on five opponents at an underground boxing ring and earned enough to buy her a concert ticket. Chen Yuezhou thought: He might not have much to offer, but Jian Yin deserves the best. Chen Yuezhou had secretly loved Jian Yin for eight 920Reads8.9Score14014d adds

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    This is a reincarnation story. The male lead has a crush on the female lead for eight years. When he thinks she has someone else she likes, he tries to win her over by imitating those people [crying][crying][crying]. He even did underground boxing for her to buy her concert tickets. I'm speechless, he's so incredibly devoted! [Adoring]

43. 43 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds

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    This is the pinnacle of contemporary romance novels this year. After reading it, I couldn't get into anything else. The author's literary foundation is profound, far surpassing that of novice authors. The writing style is divine, incredibly delicate. The male lead's love is intense, but not mindless. The female lead is brilliant; after reading, you'll not only fall in love with the male lead but also with the female lead. The plot takes off after chapter ten. Trust me, you'll come back to thank me after you finish reading.

44. 44 他 He Has Delusions: The Mad, Obsessive CEO Clings to His Sweet Star 他有幻想症：疯癫霸总偏执缠甜星 Wu Cenjin雾岑今Modern Romance181k WordsCompleted Deliberately gets close / money-loving / cold-hearted little liar vs. unaware he’s ill / prone to sudden madness / neurotic hopeless romantic She used a madman. She flirted with him and deceived him, channeling her desire for revenge into him. Then she abandoned him. Lu Tanzhou was ill, suffering from severe delusions and a quick temper. Meanwhile, Jian Tianxing, unaware of his condition, was plotting to use him. She thought it would take some effort to hook Lu Tanzhou, but who could have guess 328Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonists in these three books are all of this type.

45. 45 偏 Obsessive Possession! The Reclusive Boy Is Pretending to Be Good to Fool Me Again 偏执占有！自闭少年又在装乖骗我 Wu Cenjin雾岑今Modern Romance432k WordsCompleted [A fox-like older sister who pretends to be gentle and acts sweetly vs. a pure-hearted, troubled, autistic boy] [The male lead is a mad love-struck obsessive + humbly lovesick + devoted to one person + both leads are sexually inexperienced + happy ending] Original title: Possessive Obsession! The Autistic Boy Is Pretending to Be Good and Tricking Me Again A little fox from a fallen clan, who has traveled from ancient times to the present, finds her life completely changed the moment she meets Ji 1.6kReads8.4Score14514d adds
46. 46 偏 The Possessive Male Lead's Alluring Little Temptress 偏执男配的钓系小妖精 Wu Cenjin雾岑今Modern Romance373k WordsCompleted [Pretends to be warm / sweet on the outside, cold within / flirtatious heroine VS pretends to be aloof / actually extremely possessive / insecure and jealous / pure-hearted, tearful hero + both leads are virgins + bittersweet romance, love is the main focus] Song Qingyu had lived in darkness all his life and never imagined that one day a dazzling ray of color would shine on him. So he carefully guarded the girl who seemed like a goddess. Only later did Song Qingyu understand that he had always 756Reads8.7Score10214d adds
47. 47 魔 Don't Cry, Cold-Hearted Young Master. Your Sweetheart Is Here to Love You 魔鬼冷少别哭，你的娇娇来爱你了 Wendy温迪大大Modern Romance515k WordsCompleted [Both Reborn + Healing + Modern Romance + Mutual Devotion + Sweet, No-Brains Romance + Read the Blurb Carefully Before You Start! Caution] I fear the light, yet I follow yours, because it is you. Even if thousands upon thousands say there is only cause and effect, and no cycle of rebirth, so what if there is? You forget your past life in this one, and you’ll forget this life in the next. But no matter how many lifetimes Leng Siye lived, he never lost sight of his first love, because she was the 11.2kReads9.2Score96114d adds

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    The young master wept bitterly. He had loved her for three lifetimes, and all of heaven and earth knew his love, but she did not. On that day, she died. While crossing the Bridge of Helplessness, she learned of her past and present lives from Meng Po, and only then did she realize that behind the scenes, unbeknownst to her, someone had silently sacrificed for her. A second chance was given for her to go to him.

48. 48 我 After I Washed Off My Heavy Makeup, the Cold CEO Regretted Everything 我洗掉浓妆之后，高冷总裁后悔了 Teacher Xiao Guo小郭老师Modern Romance651k WordsCompleted [Max-level powerhouse heroine and a husband who brings his wife good fortune] After transmigrating into a book, Gu Nian casually rescues a down-and-out young man. He raises his head from the mire. Bruises can’t conceal his refined features, and he hoarsely vows to repay her kindness. His gaze falls on her face, and his dull eyes light up for a moment. The young man works three jobs every day, saves up to buy a gold bracelet, then presents it to her like a precious treasure. Gu Nian gives it a gl 1kReads8.0Score10114d adds
49. 49 凶 Fierce Beasts Are on the Loose, and the Dao Ancestor Is My Ration 凶兽出没，道祖她是我的口粮 Ten Silver十银Fantastical Romance886k WordsCompleted [Cultivation, Strong Female Lead, Female Dotes on Male, Adorable Pet Male Lead, Hami Has the Male Lead in One Paw, Cute Pets, Super Sweet, Everyone's Darling, Protective, Ensemble Cast, Protective, Serious Plot, 1v1, Both Pure, The Ultimate Power Couple of the Human and Demon Realms] The first time Niangao met the Dao Ancestor Xuanyuan, she was surrounded by a group of children who were badmouthing him. Her father had said that as ferocious beasts, they should stay away from cultivators, but or 3.2kReads8.8Score39014d adds

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    Strong female lead, doting husband, the male lead was raised by the female lead since childhood, the most beloved male lead.

50. 50 去 I Went Looking for My Family and Mistook the Wrong Guy for My Brother, While My Amnesiac Ex Loses His Cool Every Night 去寻亲认错哥，失忆前任夜夜红温 Luan Jing峦镜Modern Romance537k WordsCompleted [Beloved by everyone + spatial powers + adorable baby + military marriage + rekindled love + reunion after years apart + supernatural abilities] In the third year after Jiang Xuxue retired from the Supernatural Abilities Bureau and returned to the village to farm, her biological parents came looking for her. “Darling, someone deliberately switched you back then. We never abandoned you!” Unfortunately, just after finding her, her biological parents were sent to the far northwest. Her mother press 12.5kReads6.8Score1.4k14d adds

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    🍇Hahaha, I can't stop laughing! The female lead goes to the military corps with a letter of introduction, and the cold-faced commander treats her like his fiancée from the first meeting. He arranges her job and prepares their wedding home—everything is taken care of. Just as she's feeling touched by the miracle of their bloodline, she suddenly realizes he seems to be preparing for a wedding? And the bride is herself?!

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