Looking for a Story Where the Heroine Pursues the Male Lead, Who’s Cold and Distant at First, Making It So Painfully Bittersweet 想看女追男，前期男主爱答不理，看着心里超级酸涩

1. 1 她 The Third Day After She Disappeared 她消失的第三天 Jin Er斤二Modern Romance345k WordsCompleted Delicate darling x rugged man Substitute x crematorium x happy ending - When Zhao Haitang was eighteen, she became a blood bank for the Qin family’s young lady. Everyone said Miss Qin’s older brother was a ruthless man who had fought his way out of the slums alone while caring for his sickly little sister. He had risen from the dregs of society to become one of Dongzhou’s new elite. Cross him, and he’d make you suffer for it. Zhao Haitang paid no attention to the rumors. She was madly in love wi 153.9kReads9.1Score22.2k14d adds

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   This is sweet and sour.

2. 2 江 Jiang Du, I’m Done Waiting for You 江渡，我不等你了 Passive Income Keeps Pouring In睡后收入源源不断14k WordsCompleted Jiang Du, I’m Not Waiting for You Anymore 537Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Both of these are stories about girls pursuing boys! The male leads are arrogant, and later it's a real "wife-chasing hell" scenario [eating melon][laughing and crying]. They're both short stories, so you can finish them quickly, but they have a lasting impact [eating melon].

3. 3 结 For Three Years of Marriage, He Switched My Folic Acid for Birth Control Pills 结婚三年，他把叶酸换成了避孕药 Passive Income Keeps Pouring In睡后收入源源不断11k WordsCompleted After Three Years of Marriage, He Replaced My Folic Acid with Birth Control Pills 508Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 4 心 Sparks Fly! I Flash-Married a Police Detective 心动！我闪婚了个刑警哥哥 May Blossoms五月番花Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [She pursues him + whirlwind marriage + marriage first, love later + both are each other's first + sweet romance] [Cool, handsome, aloof, sharp-tongued criminal police captain × stunning beauty with fair skin, a delicate figure, and a soft, lovable side] Wen Yue pursued Fu Xizhu for a whole year without success. She didn't know whether other people laughed at her, but she felt defeated. She confessed to Fu Xizhu, handsome and aloof in his police uniform. “Officer Fu, I like you. It was love at f 2.2kReads9.1Score27614d adds

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   A story of a woman pursuing a man, love at first sight, and the male lead's arranged marriage followed by love: Fu Xizhu and Wen Yue. [Heart][Heart][Heart] As a criminal investigator, he saved her sister, and she fell in love with him at first sight. She pursued him for a year without success, but an accident brought them together, leading him to misunderstand and think she had schemed against him. Later, they got married, and she got what she wanted. Initially, he married her out of a sense of responsibility, but later his gaze softened, and he completely fell for his beloved Wen Yue. They had a daughter. [Admiration]

5. 5 玫 The Rose Stirs the Gentle Breeze 玫瑰惹清风 A VV阿VVModern Romance301k WordsCompleted Nie Jin has a twin sister who suddenly falls ill and needs a kidney transplant, making Nie Jin the only suitable donor. Her mother, who had never cared for her, came begging. So did Cheng Wen, her sister’s stepbrother. Knowing her sister liked Cheng Wen, Nie Jin said, “I might be willing to save her, but I have one condition!” Cheng Wen: “What condition?” Nie Jin: “Winter’s almost here, and I want someone to keep my bed warm. How about you?” Cheng Wen: “Impossible.” Nie Jin: “Then don’t ask me t 5.6kReads8.9Score38414d adds

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   The first few books were a hit! They're great!

6. 6 酣 Rapturous Bliss 酣欢 Xiao Ruanli小软礼Modern Romance309k WordsCompleted [Glamorous, pampered, willful heiress × wild, abstinent B-king bodyguard] Miss, can you tell me how you picked me out from among all those bodyguards? The Xie family's heiress was born into a life of luxury and splendor. Bold and uninhibited, she had a pair of seductive fox eyes that could captivate anyone. “He's handsome, he's got a great body, and he looks like my future boyfriend.” The handsome, stern man bent down on one knee and held her pale jade ankle as he put on her high heels. “Too bad 13.4kReads9.4Score1.2k14d adds
7. 7 漂 A Pretty, Silly, Lovesick Beauty Sweetly Pursues an Abstinent Tycoon 漂亮笨美人恋爱脑，甜追禁欲大佬 Jin Yuzhi今与紫Modern Romance249k WordsCompleted [She pursues him; not a strong female lead; sweet, pampered-wife romance. If that’s not your thing, don’t read! Both devoted; one-on-one.] [Delicate, soft, beautiful young woman × cold, chaste, secretly passionate CEO] After falling in love at first sight with her older brother’s friend, Xie Guanlan, Yin Shuyang launched into pursuit mode. Add him as a friend, go out to eat, visit his home, ask for hugs, ask for kisses, then play hard to get and keep him guessing until he can’t resist her! But X 24.2kReads9.1Score3k14d adds
8. 8 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 39.6kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds
9. 9 诱 A Tempting, Piercing Passion 诱引刺情 He Ruan Yu何阮与Modern Romance337k WordsCompleted Rekindled love / reunion after a long separation / HE “A cunning beauty from the voice-acting world × a rough-hewn tattoo artist” Duan Jingci was trapped in prison for six years, while Qi Zhi spent those same six years keeping herself imprisoned outside its walls. When they meet again, she is his client, sitting alone in the tattoo studio in nothing but a CK camisole, bold and aloof. Duan Jingci’s gaze darkens, and he says hoarsely, “Qi Zhi, you’re even wilder than you were back then.” Qi Zhi’s 6.8kReads9.2Score68414d adds
10. 10 婚 The Fifth Year of Marriage 婚后第五年 Mist in the Deep Woods林深见雾Modern Romance327k WordsCompleted [Both are each other's first and only + groveling ex chases her + secret love + angst before a satisfying comeback] She had secretly loved Zhou Yanci for ten years. Then an accident led to Xu Daikui marrying him. But on their wedding night, Zhou Yanci never even entered the bridal chamber. He boarded a plane and left the country for five years. Xu Daikui stayed in their empty marriage, waiting desperately for him to come back. Instead, he returned with another woman, treating her with icy indiff 7.2kReads6.9Score42614d adds

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    This is a story where the female lead is madly in love with the male lead in the early stages, while the male lead is aloof and indifferent. The early parts are truly heart-wrenching, but the story gets much better later on. The emotional turmoil between the male and female leads is very well written. It's a great novel whose title doesn't do it justice.

11. 11 晚 The Evening Breeze Blows Along the Tracks 晚风吹过列车线 Mu Zhiliang慕芝莨Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted [Soft and Sweet Yet Resilient Woman in Public Service × Cold on the Outside, Warm on the Inside Train Attendant] Both are each other’s first and only love Slow-Burn Tension · Mutual Devotion · Rekindled Love Qing Wan isn’t one to give up easily. She’s the most unremarkable sort of employee in the public sector, with a sweet, harmless appearance and a resilient heart, along with a self-respect no one is allowed to violate. It isn’t until she meets Guan Shiyan that she realizes even the strongest 354Reads—Score10214d adds

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    Both books fit the bill perfectly. The middle part is a bit angsty, but very satisfying, and the later part is a dramatic chase after the wife. They're exactly what I'm looking for.

12. 12 谁 Who Can Pluck the Bright Moon? 谁可摘明月 One Big Fish Head一条大鱼头Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted [Unruly, Obsessive, Coldhearted, Aloof, and a Rising Lawyer] X [Gentle, Quiet, Mature, Fatherly, Restrained, and a Second-Generation Entrepreneurial CEO] Ten-year age gap · The remorseful pursuit of a wife · Mutual salvation The heroine is not a virgin, but the hero is. Do not read if this bothers you! Lian Qi isn't easy to like. She never had a father, and her mother hated her for being withdrawn and introverted. After her grandmother died, her mother abandoned her with her aunt and never con 37.4kReads9.0Score5k14d adds
13. 13 重 Severe Dependence 重度依赖 Jiu Sheng九笙Modern Romance406k WordsCompleted Jing Yi thought that if he said Shu Yue belonged to him, then Shu Yue would surely be his. But that was only what he thought. 3.2kReads8.7Score21614d adds

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    These are all stories where the woman pursues the man, and the man initially ignores her.

14. 14 璀 A Heart of Radiance 璀璨之心 Dudu读读Modern Romance289k WordsCompleted When people praised her beauty, he bluntly said she’d had plastic surgery. Yu Nanbin mercilessly rejected Manager Jian’s advances. Then, after learning that it had all been rumors and prejudice, Yu Nanbin bitterly regretted it and embarked on a long, miserable quest to win her back. Manager Jian was known as a ruthless fire-at-will boss. Rumor had it she could dismiss anyone she didn’t like, and that she had an unusual relationship with Vice President Liu. 706Reads8.2Score11914d adds
15. 15 他 When He Came, He Brought Fierce Passion 他来时烈火柔情 Mu Chacha沐茶茶Modern Romance286k WordsCompleted [Flirty, bold beauty boss vs. clear-headed, level-headed firefighter] Cheng Yi’s ex cheated on her. Someone asked, “What if Han Lu cheats on you too?” Cheng Yi stubbed out her cigarette and replied coolly, “I’ll throw him into a fire pit.” When Han Lu found out, he pinned Cheng Yi against the wall that night and gripped her waist hard. His voice was icy. “Say that again. Where are you throwing me?” Cheng Yi gazed into his eyes, as vast as the stars and sea. “Into my arms, of course.” Cheng Yi co 6.3kReads9.1Score58914d adds
16. 16 他 He Is in the South of the Clouds 他在云之南 Jing Xing景行Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted When they first met, he was shrouded in shadow, reeking of blood and violence. He asked her, “Who are you? Where are you from? What are you doing here?” It was a long time before she thought of the true answer: “I'm Shen Xun. I came from the far north to the south of the clouds, to meet the love of my life.” He was her Morpheus, giving her a poppy-like dream of love, bewitching and intoxicating. He captured her soul, clouded her mind, and made her addicted. Like a pawn crossing a river, she went 24.1kReads9.7Score4.6k14d adds
17. 17 赠 A Gift of Deep Affection 赠予深情 I'm a Little Fishhead Star是鱼头星星呀Modern Romance255k WordsCompleted [Bright, pampered little troublemaker × stern, old-fashioned cadre] By a twist of fate, Wen Zhihuan falls in love at first sight with her neighbor. After a month of pursuing him, Xie Tingli remains just as cold toward her. Just as Wen Zhihuan thinks her pursuit is doomed to fail, he seeks her out and asks casually, “Do you really like me?” “Mm, I really do.” “Then, shall we get married?” “…!?” After they marry, Wen Zhihuan’s pampered, fussy nature comes out in full force. Her husband has to coa 3.1kReads8.7Score23714d adds
18. 18 穿 Trapped in an Abusive Novel, I Keep Myself Alive by Winning Over the Unhinged Crown Prince 穿进虐文，我靠攻略疯批太子续命 So Tired Zzz好累ZzzAncient Romance342k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate Into a Book, 1v1, Both Leads Are Each Other's Only Partner + Regretful Pursuit + Bittersweet, Angsty Romance + System] (The rating just came out, so it’ll rise later) When Li Sui'an, who was terminally ill, closed and opened her eyes, she somehow found herself pulled by a conquest System into the world of a novel about a tyrannical love affair. The good news: If she completes her mission, she can go home in a healthy body. The bad news: The person she has to win over is the derange 11.8kReads8.5Score1.5k14d adds

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    In the early stages, the girl pursues the boy with a bittersweet attitude, but he remains indifferent. The girl's sunny disposition gradually develops, while the boy becomes a crazy, forceful pursuer.

19. 19 无 No Official Relationship 无实名关系 Three Three Days三三日Modern Romance349k WordsCompleted New rating just in: [Brooding, insecure sweetheart vs. aloof on the outside, warm-hearted young master] [Rekindled romance | School life first, then city life | Each other's first love | Happy ending] * Cheng Zhike witnessed a farcical debt-collection scene in a dead-end alley. He was just an onlooker enjoying the spectacle, but somehow ended up taking home the filthy schoolmate who was being hounded for money. The schoolmate was beautiful, with sparkling, limpid almond eyes that seemed able t 17.8kReads8.1Score1.7k14d adds

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    This is totally the book! At first, the male lead is indifferent to the female lead, but he gradually becomes attracted to her and even unconsciously feels sorry for her. The chemistry between them is amazing! [Kissing emojis] Seeing the female lead frequently sick and injured, the male lead is heartbroken.

20. 20 她 She Hid Away the Whole Summer 她藏起了整个盛夏 Yu Bu Bai Bai Bai Bai Bai余不白白白白白Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof campus heartthrob x timid younger schoolmate | aloof at first, clingy later | he only acts cute around her | secret crush comes true] Both virgins, happy ending At sixteen, Yun Nian'an used her camera to secretly preserve an entire summer, along with the boy named Wen Xuyang. He was the golden boy in everyone's eyes, while she was the least noticeable among all the people who liked him. She thought this grand, silent crush would be sealed away forever with her youth. Until years 370Reads—Score10714d adds

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    This one is about unrequited love, but it's really good! [Crying][crying][crying] There aren't any of those complicated plot twists. The male lead realizes his feelings and immediately pursues his girlfriend, and the female lead isn't coy at all.

21. 21 抛 Casting the Bait 抛饵 Mu Mu Cuo木木错Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted Zhou Julin was an unattainable dream from Yu Jiao’s youth. A pampered young master, raised in luxury, with a devastatingly handsome face and a fatal allure. He had countless admirers, yet always turned them away with indifferent eyes. At first, she was just another ordinary classmate of his. After she made the first move, she became the secret bedmate he kept seeing behind everyone’s backs. Yu Jiao thought that was as far as things between them could go. After all, the aloof and distinguished Yo 52.1kReads9.4Score6.7k14d adds

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    The female lead has a crush on the male lead, and unrequited love is truly bittersweet, especially since the male lead is completely unaware that the female lead has a crush on him.

22. 22 渴 After a Rural Girl with Skin Hunger Catches the Eye of an Ascetic Big Shot 渴肤症农村妹宝被禁欲大佬盯上后 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance116k WordsOngoing [A seemingly soft and sweet younger girl who keeps her pain inside x an older, abstinent man with an overpowering need for control] [Seven-year age gap + He has been plotting this for a long time + Size difference + Instinctive attraction + They both fall helplessly for each other] - When Shen Zhi was brought from the countryside to the city by the Lu family, everyone said she had struck it lucky. The Lu family even arranged her engagement to their young master, Lu Zheng, in the name of repaying 24.4kReads—Score1.6k14d adds

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    😄I'm a natural fan! I love the close contact! It's intense! A powerful, older man versus a delicate, spoiled young lady – a sweet story, sweet from beginning to end, both characters are virgins! Mutual flirting! Ambiguous and tug-of-war! Super good!

23. 23 作 The Spoiled Heiress Pretends to Be Sweet and Flirts, but the Chaste Young Master Truly Falls for Her 作精千金假软撩，禁欲少主真沦陷 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance433k WordsCompleted Older, abstinent, scheming man X spoiled, high-maintenance sweetheart | Pretending to please X Falling in love for real | Possessiveness | An intense game of push and pull On the first day after being reborn, to stay alive, Shentu Shu softened her waist and pressed close to the powerful man. "Young Master, keep me here. There are plenty of things I can do..." Tears clung to the corners of her eyes, making her look pitiful. After her father died of illness, her stepmother had banished her to thi 30.6kReads8.8Score1.6k14d adds
24. 24 甜 So Sweet! I Tease the Male Lead’s Stoic Uncle Until He Can’t Resist 甜诱！撩爆男主的禁欲小叔 Listening to the Wind in the Mountains山野听风Modern Romance465k WordsCompleted [She stops chasing halfway + mutual flirting + intense push and pull + scorching chemistry + face-slapping the wealthy] Qin Shuyu transmigrated into a novel as a vicious supporting female character who caused endless trouble. In the story, she ruined her reputation over a man and met a miserable end. Knowing how the plot would unfold, Qin Shuyu declared, “There are plenty of men out there. No need to hang myself from one tree.” Later... She met the male lead’s uncle, Xu Jingxi. Qin Shuyu: “If I 21kReads9.3Score3.1k14d adds

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    In the early stages, the female lead pursued the male lead, but he was unwilling.

25. 25 洞 On Our Wedding Night, He Was Called Away by a Phone Call 洞房花烛夜，他被一个电话叫走 Mu Qingyou慕清幽Modern Romance609k WordsCompleted [Reborn, 1v1, both leads devoted only to each other: fierce heroine x restrained, long-suffering hero] When Mu Silian opened her eyes again, she was back on the day of her wedding to Chu Qingwang. On their wedding night, he was called away by a phone call. He never came home, and she spent the whole night alone. She wasn’t angry or upset. She no longer cared about this man. Whoever wanted him could have him! She turned around and hired a hundred college guys. Later, she put a sign on her bedroom 6.5kReads7.3Score21214d adds

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    The woman pursued the man for two years.

26. 26 不 After I Stopped Wanting His Body, Abstinent Mr. Li Got Desperate 不馋他身子后，禁欲厉总急红眼了 Lili Xiangbo黎黎香啵Modern Romance614k WordsOngoing [Secret Marriage] [Chasing His Wife to the Crematorium] [Eight-Year Age Gap] [Angsty Push and Pull] [Resilient, Stubborn Doctor VS Ascetic, Obsessive Tycoon] Li Tingyu is a top tycoon in Haicheng, an untouchable flower on a high peak. People say he has no interest in women. Only Qiao Anran knows that he really is abstinent. After five years of secret marriage, her only goal has been to get him naked! When he roughly threw her out of the bathroom and she heard that he was taking care of himself w 2.8kReads5.1Score11614d adds

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    Married for five years, the male lead repeatedly rejected the female lead's advances, but after discovering that the second male lead had returned, he began to seduce the female lead instead.

27. 27 顶 The Ultimate Gold Digger: She Climbs to the Top Through Marriage Fraud 顶级拜金美人：她靠骗婚上位 Cave-Dwelling Princess Moon蜗居公主MoonModern Romance284k WordsCompleted (The rating just opened and will rise later, so enjoy without worry.) [Clear-eyed gold digger beauty × amnesiac tycoon | Deception before love | Push and pull | The husband chases her after the divorce] Jiang Lai is beautiful, calculating, and vain, with her heart set on marrying into a wealthy family. Her roommate has a top tycoon’s heir for a fiancé, yet secretly cheats on him with another man in their dorm. Jiang Lai stares at the bewitching face in the mirror, with only one thought in min 21.1kReads8.4Score1.9k14d adds

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    The woman pursues the man; it's a tumultuous and bittersweet story. Later, the male lead experiences a dramatic and heartbreaking pursuit of his wife.

28. 28 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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    Enter at your own risk, it's incredibly addictive. And there are absolutely no substitutes. A textbook example of contemporary romance, with sophisticated depictions of business intrigue and romance, captivating supporting characters, a deeply devoted male lead, and a very compelling female lead. The best contemporary novel I've read so far, perfect for seasoned, discerning readers. Absolutely brilliant!

29. 29 茉 Jasmine Addiction 茉莉瘾 Peach Lantern桃灯Modern Romance428k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced in love + possessive pursuit + age gap + wealthy families + love and hate + long-laid plans + mutual pining] [Heavenly favored heiress x ambitious business tycoon] When Shi Youli was ten, her father brought the orphaned Xie Shi Yun home. One day, the Shi family suddenly went bankrupt, and both of Shi Youli's parents were sent to prison. She cried and begged Xie Shi Yun to find a way to save them, never realizing that he was the mastermind behind their downfall. Her 2.6kReads8.3Score25414d adds

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    This is really good. The female lead and the male lead grew up together. The female lead has always pursued the male lead passionately, but the male lead has always been planning revenge. The two are in a love-hate relationship, yet they are bound together... It's very good!

30. 30 在 Secretly in Love with You in Midsummer 在盛夏暗恋你 Sweet as a Round Bun甜甜如圆Modern Romance279k WordsCompleted [Well-Behaved, Hardworking Girl x Sincere, Gentle Boy] [One-on-One, Both Pure + First Love + School Romance + Unrequited Love Becomes Mutual + Reunion After Years Apart + Female Lead’s Perspective + Extra Sweet + Happy Ending] This is a little story about a secret crush. Lin Simian has a secret: after the high school entrance exams, she fell for a boy she had met only once. Her three years of unrequited love in high school were like fizzy soda, bittersweet and bubbling nonstop. Gu Jingyu was an 6.2kReads8.8Score79114d adds

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    The female lead has a crush on the male lead for three years in high school, gradually chasing after him to get into her dream university. In college, the male lead turns the tables and pursues her. It's a super sweet unrequited love story with no angst or triggering moments. If you like unrequited love stories, you should check this one out.

31. 31 温 A Gentle Onslaught 温柔轰炸 Liang Ci凉茌Modern Romance38k WordsOngoing A woman pursuing a man should tread carefully. Later on, the male lead will forcefully claim her. Guan Yue likes Yu Zhou and has followed him around for many years, from childhood until she grew into a lovely young woman. He was always standing in the sunlight, making her want to chase after him. But as an orphan with no family, how could she ever be worthy of someone as exceptional as him? Then he found someone more suitable. Only then did Guan Yue slowly give up. How could she stand in the way 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In the beginning, the woman pursues the man, driven by her inferiority complex and resentment towards the wealthy. Later, she abruptly changes her mind, leaving the man devastated.

32. 32 降 The Falling Morning Star 降晨星 Zhao Hong照红Modern Romance518k WordsCompleted [Average Girl × Golden Boy, Class Divide, Reunion After Years Apart, Love and Hate Entwined, The Husband-Chasing Road to Hell] That year, Ye Fangzhou saved a man who was barely clinging to life. He was sharp-tongued and picky, and the two of them clashed every day. Before she knew it, she had fallen for him. One confession earned her a cold rejection and cruel humiliation. But he didn’t know that Ye Fangzhou had always held a grudge. That very night, he paid a terrible price for it. - Six years 9.3kReads8.7Score90714d adds

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    The subject matter is very unique! The author's writing is exceptionally natural! The female protagonist comes from a poor background but isn't insecure. I love the self-consistency in her character. I'd also like to know if there are any similar novels!

33. 33 死 I'd Rather Go Crazy and Play the Victim Than Stalk My Dream Guy 死缠烂打追男神，不如装疯卖惨一把 Xin Yue Li26辛月里2611k WordsCompleted Instead of doggedly chasing your dream guy, pretend to lose your mind and play the victim for once 3.6kReads—Score2114d adds

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    The male lead rejected the female lead very decisively, but later he took the initiative to say that he was her boyfriend, hahaha.

34. 34 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 7.6kReads9.3Score83914d adds

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    [Top Post][Send Heart] A girl pursues a boy, bravely and boldly expressing her feelings! The boy directly says, "I won't like you." [Thinking] [Top Post][Send Heart] He's a notorious playboy in the capital, but she likes him a lot and boldly expresses her love, only to be rejected! After repeated failures, just when she decides to give up, he becomes proactive! 🌹🌹🌹 The girl takes away her cigarette and hugs him: "Stop smoking, hug me!"

35. 35 执 Hand in Hand, Together Until Our Hair Turns White 执子之手，相伴白头 Formalwear Bar礼服吧Modern Romance358k WordsCompleted [A love rekindled, slow burn, one heroine, angsty at first and incredibly sweet later.] "If you want to skip the buildup, the major argument starts after Chapter 10. Chapters 10 to 20 are the best part." “Lin Fei, I don't love you. You always wanted to know why I wouldn't have a child with you, didn't you? This is why.” “Is there some misunderstanding between us? Can we sit down and talk calmly?” “Do you not understand plain language? A nobody like you isn't good enough for me. I said I don't lo 5kReads8.0Score18114d adds

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    A story of a couple reunited after a breakup, with the protagonist successfully winning back her husband. It features a single female and male lead, no system or rebirth, and a super engaging plot. The beginning is slightly angsty, but the later parts are incredibly sweet. It's a novel suitable for both men and women, not a cuckoldry or simp story. It gets better as you read on.

36. 36 女 A Girl Pursues a Guy, But His Brothers Get in the Way 女追男，隔兄弟 Rainbow Little Bee彩虹小BeeModern Romance302k WordsCompleted This is a female-targeted story, QAQ! [Girl pursues boy] + [groveling redemption] + [two troubled souls finding each other] Also known as “Sweet Summer in the Capital” and “The Daily Escapades of a Twisted Girl” Chen Jingtian was being harassed. And by his buddy's new girlfriend, no less. Whenever they went out to eat, she would casually sit between him and his friend. When reaching for something, she would somehow brush against the back of his hand, his arm, or his calf. Since she never went to 1.3kReads8.7Score21814d adds

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    This novel is a bit overrated by its title. The writing is smooth, the plot is full of twists and turns, and it's worth reading. The rating is a bit low, but I believe that the higher ratings that follow will match its content!

37. 37 摄 The Regent’s Cage 摄政王的囚笼 Snail Brain蜗牛大脑23k WordsCompleted The Regent's Cage 7.1kReads—Score7414d adds

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    The female lead pursued the male lead for three years, while the male lead disliked her for the same three years. The moment she let go, the male lead turned to the dark side, forcibly locking her in his bedchamber and guarding her day and night, forbidding her to leave!

38. 38 绑 I Kidnapped the Handsome, Aloof Village Heartthrob to Be My Husband, and Now My Foolish Wife Regrets It 绑走高冷村草当老公，傻妻后悔了 Green Flower Crocodile花绿鳄Modern Romance272k WordsCompleted The score is low because this is a new book and too few people have rated it (sob). [1v1]+ [Both protagonists are each other’s first and only]+ [Marriage Before Love]+ [Lazy, gluttonous wild girl x ambitious, hard-luck college hopeful] Lu Sui was born premature and had always been a little slow. She thought she was perfectly normal, but the villagers were always teasing her and calling her stupid. Luckily, her father made a fortune and became a nouveau riche. Once they had money, the gossip died 1.8kReads8.5Score19714d adds

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    The female lead falls in love with the male lead at first sight. After marriage, the male lead is cold and aloof, but he is gradually moved by the female lead's sincerity and kindness.

39. 39 关 On Failing to Make the First Move 关于倒追失败这件事 Failed Umbrella Salesman失败雨伞推销员Modern Romance172k WordsCompleted [Heroine’s growth + a touch of ensemble cast + primarily set on campus] Chen Xiqing fell in love with someone in high school. She thought she had it in the bag, but it turned out she’d been wrong from the very start. But the things you can’t have always seem the best. She decided to pursue him to the bitter end. They say there’s only a thin veil between a girl pursuing a guy and winning him over, right? If she tried hard enough, surely she could make him fall for her someday. Only later did she 116Reads—Score—14d adds

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    🌿Aww, book recommendations! ✨ [Note] These are all stories about girls pursuing boys. The first one features Chen Xiqing, who returns to her hometown to work. When her friends celebrate her return, they accidentally add Chen Tingxu, whom she liked in high school. [Shocked] Anyway, she was the one who pursued him back then.

40. 40 原 Turns Out, Pursuing a Man Is Like Climbing a Mountain 原来女追男隔层山 Coke Is a Little Happy Ghost可乐是个开心鬼Modern Romance215k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, campus life, girl pursues boy, mutual devotion later on] (I suggest starting from Chapter 40, since the earlier chapters aren’t very well written. But if you want to read them, I’d be very happy!) A one-on-one sweet romance, so sugary it’ll make your teeth ache. Bo Yi is handsome, has a six-pack, looks good in anything, and is a genius at painting, but he’s incredibly slow when it comes to love. Song Nanqiao has never dated and always ranks first in her grade. The very first day 89Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 41 明 Even Openly Loving You Makes Me Jealous 明恋也酸 Yu Li裕俪Modern Romance226k WordsCompleted (Complete) [Bright, healing little princess × gentle, refined heir] [Childhood sweethearts / she pursues him at first / mutual devotion later / two wealthy families] Everyone in A City knows that Shen Yin, the eldest daughter of the Shen family, has been in love with Liang Xuyan, the second son of an old family friend, since childhood. To win his heart, she even skipped school, confessed with roses, and worked hard to get into one of A City's top universities... Liang Xuyan, hailed by their soci 1kReads—Score10414d adds
42. 42 强 A Forced Match Is Surprisingly Sweet 强扭的瓜真甜 Horse Thief偷马头Modern Romance103k WordsCompleted [Cool and aloof, all talk but secretly sincere Meng Jingtong x sweet, forward rich girl Li Jiaojiao] [Girl chases boy + he regrets losing her + sweet, doting romance + the untouchable beauty comes down from her pedestal] Li Jiaojiao is a pretty, playful rich girl, but she falls head over heels at first sight of Meng Jingtong, the aloof student council president who’s so broke he can barely afford the sound of a bell. She offers him money in exchange for his heart. From then on, he runs and she c 2kReads9.2Score12314d adds
43. 43 他 He Thought My Devotion Was Cheap, Until He Saw the White Moonlight Photos on My Phone and Lost His Mind 他嫌我舔狗廉价，直到看见我手机里白月光照片，疯了 Big Blue Spoon大蓝勺9k WordsCompleted He thought my devotion made me cheap, until he saw the photo of my dream girl on my phone. Then he went crazy. 2kReads—Score2314d adds

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    This is a story about a girl pursuing a boy. The boy is very indifferent at the beginning, but after the girl leaves, the boy experiences a dramatic reversal of fortune. Highly recommended!

44. 44 是 You Agreed to Break Up, So Why Are You Crying? 是你同意分手，你哭什么 A Heart Set on Getting Rich一颗暴富心9k WordsCompleted You agreed to break up, so why are you crying? 740Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In the early stages, the female lead has a crush on the male lead, but the male lead doesn't like her.

45. 45 周 Mr. Zhou, Why Are You Upset When I'm the One Asking for a Divorce? 周总，我提离婚你伤心做什么 A Heart Set on Getting Rich一颗暴富心Modern Romance282k WordsCompleted Wen Nan got her wish and married Zhou Sinian, the man she had secretly loved for years. But on their wedding day, as soon as they had collected their marriage certificate, Zhou Sinian left for another country. When he came back, their relationship remained lukewarm. Only later did Wen Nan realize that she wasn’t the only one trapped in this situation. At last, Wen Nan came to her senses and decided to let go. But Zhou Sinian said, “If you love someone, can’t you just keep loving them?” 1.5kReads5.5Score11714d adds
46. 46 黎 Miss Li Always Fights for What She Wants 黎小姐她又争又抢 June, Dear卿卿六月Modern Romance535k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced + nine-year age gap + face-slapping + sweet romance + groveling to win her back] [Shrewd, reserved Beijing tycoon] vs. [ seemingly sweet but secretly rebellious girl next door] Li Duo fell for her brother's best friend at the age when love first blossoms: a man nine years older than her. “Did you ever have feelings for me, even just a little, all these years?” “No. I only see you as a little sister.” After that, Li Duo avoided every gathering that Ji Jinchuan might 5.2kReads7.4Score33014d adds

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    The woman pursues the man; the female lead is very proactive.

47. 47 和 After Sharing Dreams With My Chaste Older Brother, He Couldn’t Keep Up the Act 和禁欲哥哥共梦后，他装不下去了 A Circle With One Finger一指圈圈Modern Romance218k WordsOngoing (Just got a rating, and it’s going up) Celibate neuroscience genius VS bright, flirtatious wild girl [No blood relation | The aloof beauty comes down from her pedestal | Shared dreams | 8-year age gap | One-on-one, both leads are romantically inexperienced] In everyone else’s eyes, Shen Yu was always cool and celibate, never cracking a smile. For seven years, he had looked after Jiang Li, the orphan of his mentor, as if she were his own little sister. Only he knew how out of control he was in hi 8.7kReads8.2Score1.2k14d adds

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    Look at this! A genius professor of biological neuroscience x a bright and charming younger sister—an unexpected shared dream, a crazy test of the waters. The aloof older brother is cold and reserved by day, but at night he takes off his glasses and kisses you until you're breathless. The unattainable beauty has fallen from her pedestal! [Evil laugh][Evil laugh]

48. 48 肆 Tease You to My Heart's Content 肆意撩你 Peachy Zhizhi桃气知知Modern Romance251k WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name, Flirting with You, is now available. [Love at first sight from the heroine's perspective, love that grows over time from the hero's perspective + sweet romance + both each other's first and only + food blogger x orthopedic surgeon] After moving to City A, Lin Nianyao got a recommendation from the local video platform's algorithm. For some reason, she watched one clip at least a hundred times before screenshotting the man's enlarged face and sending it to a frien 20.6kReads9.4Score2.9k14d adds

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    [Flying kiss][Flying kiss] The elevator stopped on the 25th floor. Shen Yuheng stepped out and looked at the door that had recently slammed shut with a loud bang, chuckling softly. "What a coincidence." He felt much better and began to wonder what kind of neighbor could have broken their bone while showering. She blinked her bright eyes and obediently raised her hand, seemingly unharmed. Shen Yuheng nodded slightly. "Hmm, conscious, not stupid." "A gentleman is like a piece of jade, his feathered robes gleaming." The original text from *The Treatise on Superfluous Things* came to mind. A gentleman is like a piece of fine jade; his character is as upright and pure as a gemstone. When adorned with feathered robes, he shines even brighter and more full of infinite possibilities, implying a promising future and precious light. Shen Yuheng's eyes flickered. This time, his gaze was not limited to meeting her eyes but rather he carefully scanned her face, thoroughly examining it. There's truth to the saying "your appearance reflects your heart." Lively and vibrant, bright and radiant, and perhaps even adorable. "Thirsty?" Lin Nianyao nodded pitifully. Shen Yuheng lightly tapped her hand gripping his with the cap of his pen, his next words shocking everyone present. "Sweetie, let go first." "I'll get you some water." He didn't answer her, but instead slowly lifted the blanket from the foot of her bed, revealing the plaster cast for a careful examination, asking businesslike, "How are you feeling today?" Lin Nianyao replied honestly, "Hmm? Today... I really missed you today." Shen Yuheng: "..." Two little voices were fighting inside Lin Nianyao's head, so much so that she didn't notice the approaching footsteps. Until Shen Yuheng pulled the blanket down, his face filled her entire field of vision. His thin lips moved slightly, and his voice was quite soft as he said to her, "Don't suffocate." "Dr. Shen, you can leave if you want, but can I have your contact information?" Shen Yuheng almost laughed out of exasperation. Knowing when to stop and not pushing his luck, she had a whole repertoire of responses. "You're very direct. Be more tactful." He simply wanted to see how tactful she could be, but clearly Lin Nianyao wasn't one to listen. "Then shall we get married?" Shen Yuheng: "..." "Shen Yuheng, you're so boring, but I like it." Hao Shuai: "... Only I'd indulge you like this!" Shen Yuheng's words were tinged with doubt. "Really? It doesn't seem so." A conversation with that person from a certain day flashed through her mind: "Lin Nianyao, you're so noisy, be quiet." "Huh? I'm a nightingale, so beautiful, not noisy at all, you're lying! It's okay, I forgive you." Every day, someone would ask her, "Did it work out today?" Lin Nianyao would be overjoyed by even the smallest response from him, "I feel like I've made progress, he actually responded to me, haha." She would also feel frustrated by his indifference, "No progress, he's so hard to get!" But regardless of the outcome, as time passed, her feelings for him gradually shifted until an unstoppable love blossomed, all because her understanding of him deepened little by little. Ny@: [Throwing a tantrum. Gif] ny@: Can't you just lie to me for once? Shen Yuheng: Mom said you can't lie to girls. There's no such thing as a "perfect coincidence," it all requires effort to create. Even if it happens, Lin Nianyao didn't want to passively wait for fate. Lin Nianyao ignored her, pulled a square box from under her pillow, took out a few candies, and handed them to him. "Want some candy? Have one." "Brother." "But actually, doctors should have professional ethics and not let personal feelings interfere in the doctor-patient relationship. You see him as someone in the professional field, wearing a professional 'skin,' always in the spotlight. The doctor-patient relationship is actually unequal; it's filtered." "I remember my first lesson in medical ethics at medical school said that doctors shouldn't have relationships with patients and their families beyond treatment. This is to ensure professionalism. Simply put, doctors have a wall in their hearts." "Now it seems that being discharged early is a good thing, ending the doctor-patient relationship sooner." She wondered if, without that filter, she would still be interested in him as a person in his daily life. But she thought the answer was undoubtedly yes. In the two days leading up to her discharge, she forcefully suppressed her urge to "make a move" on him. This contrast was keenly noticed by Hao Shuai during rounds, who couldn't resist teasing Shen Yuheng beside him, "You rejected him? The game of pursuing love is over?" Shen Yuheng had rejected her many times, and it was rare for Lin Nianyao to be quiet these past two days, but now he wanted to sew Hao Shuai's mouth shut again. Lin Nianyao could tell that Shen Yuheng's expression only wanted Hao Shuai to shut up; he didn't seem to feel any reluctance about her impending discharge. However, Shen Yuheng was troubled. After all, he hadn't forgotten that they were neighbors. Although Lin Nianyao didn't know, living in the same building meant they were bound to bump into each other. Neither of them spoke to the other, each lost in their own thoughts. "Dr. Shen, once I step out of this door, we'll no longer be doctor and patient." "I have a relationship, want to talk about it?" However, Lin Nianyao didn't show any embarrassment at being rejected in front of so many people, nor did she throw a tantrum or cry. Instead, she smiled even brighter. "Okay, okay, see you again sometime." Shen Yuheng finished his day shift, had dinner with Hao Shuai at the First Municipal Hospital's cafeteria, and then headed back towards Dongfang Zunfu. On the way, he couldn't help but think of Lin Nianyao, imagining whether the two would bump into each other in the hallway. He tried to ignore the fact that they were neighbors, feeling a slight headache. He was afraid that what he feared would happen, so it was best not to think about it. He didn't know if it was just psychological suggestion, but even after he closed the door to 2501, the person from 2502 across the hall didn't jump out. It wasn't until he finished tidying up and reached for his phone that he saw Lin Nianyao's updated status: "So she's at a friend's house, that's good." The accompanying picture was of the colorful plaster cast she'd taken that day; her hands, prominently featured in the photo, were easily visible to Shen Yuheng. Just as he was about to ignore it, Lin Nianyao messaged him: "Goodnight." After a few seconds of thought, Shen Yuheng, for the first time, impolitely ignored her. Thinking about this, she fell asleep clutching her blanket. But from that day on, Lin Nianyao seemed to vanish from Shen Yuheng's world. No news. No updates. For the first few days, Shen Yuheng did think of her in his spare time, and even felt a rare pang of guilt for his impolite behavior. Later, he became too busy, and their paths seemed to have completely crossed. But only Lin Nianyao knew that she had done it intentionally, genuinely wanting to know if her feelings for him, aside from meeting and contacting him, were truly so irresistible. She took on numerous collaborations, stayed in Xinghai Bay for a week, and then returned to City C with Jiang's parents. Shen Yuheng didn't have many friends, but Lin Nianyao's posts practically dominated his feed. Her strong "intrusion" was impossible for him to ignore. Seeing the wheelchair, he almost couldn't help but remind her several times to use her cane, move around more, and not sit for too long. Ny@: I heard this local temple is very effective. I drew a very auspicious fortune stick for marriage, and the interpreter said my true love is right beside me! "That means you really like him, right?" Lin Nianyao didn't press him with her self-introduction. "Yeah, just remember I'm your neighbor, and maybe even your girlfriend in the future!" "Probably. Eating delicious food with someone you like is incredibly enjoyable." "Time will tell." "You can catch up on sleep anytime. Shen Yuheng isn't someone you can see all the time." Maybe that's what liking someone is like—a single expression, a single word, can shatter your heart, creating ripples, a moment of hell, a moment of heaven—truly a peculiar feeling. "Look at me more, I'll test you again next time." Hao Shuai pointed to the meat buns on his table and asked if he wanted one. Shen Yuheng declined, opened the bag in his hand, and took out bagels and milk that had cooled to room temperature. Avocado, shrimp, and scrambled eggs. Hao Shuai smelled the aroma and leaned closer. "It looks delicious. Where did you buy it? I want to eat this tomorrow." Shen Yuheng glanced at him. "I can't buy it. She doesn't do business." "Dr. Shen isn't handsome enough. I like Shen Yuheng." Shen Yuheng was her neighbor, Shen Yuheng. "I also think I did a good job." "You too. There's a ray of light for you among the light we brought this time." Did he like her or the food? "Holding onto a sliver of light won't clear my head. I just like you, I like you, I like you, I like you!" Just what he wanted, she had. He had always known. She was good, even better than he imagined. After all, he had already counted many of her good points in his mind, and now he added her kind heart. It felt really good to be recognized by the person he liked. "Shen Yuheng, I'm really liking you more and more." "In return, why don't you like me a little too?" These words seemed to penetrate his heart. He pursed his lips and quickened his pace. "Lin Nianyao, don't flirt with me." "Shen Yuheng, we two seem perfectly suited to be together." Lin Nianyao was truly the boldest of all the girls pursuing him, and the one he had rejected so many times without giving up. He was also very curious about how Lin Nianyao could be so persistent and full of energy. He didn't yet know that it was because she liked him so much. She was like sunshine, forcefully shining into his world, not allowing him to refuse. No matter how he tried to avoid her, she was there, rising every day like the sun, continuing to surround him. Shen Yuheng received this voice message from her as soon as he finished surgery. Lin Nianyao called his name and said, "I miss you a little." Lin Nianyao was a very sharing person and needed a lot of timely feedback. Judging from the emotions she displayed after several delayed replies led to missed messages for various reasons, reason told him that the two of them weren't suitable. However, when Shen Yuheng closed his eyes, all he saw was her sad little face, and the insomniacs gained another member. But no matter how many people were sleepless, the clock kept ticking, and the faint light of dawn reminded them that a new day had begun. Lin Nianyao had a brief moment of downcast mood, simply because she realized that unless she took the initiative, it seemed like the two of them would never see each other again in this lifetime. Was it really just a lack of fate? People without fate wouldn't even see each other when they brushed past each other. "I like him so much, how could we not be destined for each other?" Let alone brushing past each other, even if Shen Yuheng walked towards her from a hundred meters away, she felt she could spot him at a glance. When Shen Yuheng saw Lin Nianyao, he was still a little dazed. After clearing his mind, he mentally counted how long it had been since they last saw each other. He even wondered if Lin Nianyao had lost some weight, perhaps because she was wearing that black silk nightgown today. This one glance felt like an eternity to Lin Nianyao. "I know the nature of your work, so I've never expected you to reply to me all the time. From the moment we became friends, I've always been happy as long as you reply. I just hope you can reply more accurately, like, have you eaten, done rounds, or had surgery." "Of course, you're not obligated to report to me like that right now, and that's okay. I'll proactively ask you about any emotions I might have based on your words and handle them properly. I don't want to burden you." "During the time you're not replying, I also have my own things to do, Shen Yuheng. I'm not always revolving around you. If this has caused you any trouble, I'm sorry." "In the future…" She paused here, as if it was difficult to say the rest. Shen Yuheng's heart clenched. The aftereffects of the alcohol started to kick in. Lin Nianyao rubbed her temples. "From now on, no, right now, do you really hate me? Hate me so much that you want to cut ties with me?" "You hate me, right?" Shen Yuheng didn't hate her, so he shook his head. "No." Lin Nianyao's initial fear vanished. Shen Yuheng wasn't lying; he didn't hate her. "Really?" As she asked this, she moved closer, staring intently into the man's eyes. She keenly sensed that the man before her wasn't entirely devoid of feelings for her. Shen Yuheng's tacit agreement allowed Lin Nianyao to let loose, spouting off incoherently, "Don't you dare draw a line between us." "Have you been eating well these past few days? Why haven't you thought of me at all?" "I'm the one who initiated it, only I can stop it, yours doesn't count." "But I miss you so much, Shen Yuheng, why is it only me who misses you like this? You're so cold, you don't miss me at all, not even a little bit." "I only don't have time to think of you when I'm busy, but when I miss you, I come to find you." "If I don't look for you, will you never look for me again in this lifetime? You definitely will." There were no more financial exchanges, but whenever she cooked something delicious, she would invite him over to enjoy it together, and their relationship seemed to become more natural. More than friends, less than lovers. You and Xue have one thing in common: you are both gifts from heaven. "Shen Yuheng, how about we consider being together after we eat 100 meals together?" "This is the 90th meal." Counting from their first meal together, it really was the 90th meal, Lin Nianyao had kept a record. Shen Yuheng was surprised by the precise number of meals she gave. "Let's talk about it when we actually reach 100 meals. And is that all you use your brain for all day?" However, after that meal, the frequency of their meals together didn't meet Lin Nianyao's expectations. A month passed, and even before the Lunar New Year, the number of meals remained at 98. "It's almost the New Year, so I'm trying to maintain our meal buddy relationship before I leave City A." Upon hearing "leave City A," Shen Yuheng paused in his soup-drinking motion. "When are you leaving?" Lin Nianyao snorted sadly when he asked if she was coming back. Hearing this, Shen Yuheng got up and walked towards the shoe cabinet in the entryway. Lin Nianyao understood his intention and said awkwardly, "Let's make this clear first, I don't want shoes worn by other girls, not even those worn by pretty girls." No one answered. A minute later, Shen Yuheng brought over a pair of pink slippers and gently placed them beside her feet, but his words were anything but gentle: "You're really hard to please, these are new!" Lin Nianyao was so surprised by the new slippers he conjured up that she hesitated to move. The man looked at her feet, his expression turning slightly displeased. "Hurry up and put them on, are you waiting for me to put them on for you?" "Buy one get one free, are you wearing matching pairs with me?" One pair was gray, the other pink, and they were identical. The gray pair was currently on Shen Yuheng's feet. "Conquer your stomach first, then your heart." Shen Yuheng mentally counted, and the number of meals he counted shocked him. Although he was usually an observant person, he was surprised by how well he knew Lin Nianyao in this regard, realizing that they had indeed eaten many meals together. Today was the 99th meal, if he remembered correctly. She was straightforward, yet she didn't annoy him; in fact, she was the female friend he contacted most frequently and talked to the most. "Shen Yuheng?" "Why are you staring at me like that? Have you suddenly fallen in love with me?" Lin Nianyao watched him until the door closed, a pang of reluctance rising in her heart. She murmured, "At least we're friends now." When Lin Nianyao dragged her suitcase out, Shen Yuheng had already been sitting in the clinic for most of the morning. Ny@: Boarding, goodbye A City, but goodbye Shen Yuheng. The day before Lin Nianyao was scheduled to return, Shen Yuheng confirmed with her, "Back tomorrow?" The reply came quickly, "Can't come back tomorrow, I have a blind date." He never expected the word "blind date" to appear. He left the house, went to the back garden of the old house, and dialed Lin Nianyao's number, "Blind date?" Lin Nianyao hadn't expected to receive a call from Shen Yuheng. Their communication was mostly through text messages; they had only spoken on the phone a handful of times, which made her a little unaccustomed to it. However, she still obediently confessed that it was her mother's doing. "She said she would drag me there, but I just wanted to introduce myself and run away." Although she spoke casually, the man's brows didn't relax much. His thoughts raced, and finally, Shen Yuheng interrupted the other person on the phone who was still sharing about being set up for a blind date. His voice was low as he said, "Lin Nianyao, don't go." Shen Yuheng gripped his phone, his lips pressed tightly together. In those few seconds, it felt like he had fought a thousand battles in his mind. Finally, he spoke, "I said, don't go on the blind date." Even if it's just a formality, don't go. After saying it, he felt a sense of relief; facing his own heart didn't seem so difficult after all. Lin Nianyao didn't reply for a long time, which annoyed him. His tone became harsh and domineering, "You're not allowed to go." She then realized she hadn't misheard. "But my mom said she'd drag me there, I..." Before she could finish, she realized something, her annoyance turning to amusement, "Why can't I go?" Shen Yuheng tightened his grip on the phone. "Aren't you still pursuing me?" That didn't seem wrong. What she said made sense. After all, he really had no right to tell her not to go on blind dates. What if she really met someone she liked? Would she pursue that person the way she pursued him? Cooking a ton of delicious food for that person, giving them candy, acting cute, throwing tantrums, telling them she was so happy to see him... It turned out he remembered everything she had done. Thinking of this, Shen Yuheng felt a little helpless. He pressed his temples. "When are you coming back?" "I've already refused. I'm not going on a blind date." "Lin Nianyao, do you want to be a copycat for once?" After saying that, Shen Yuheng heard the sound of footsteps running away, but not long after, the footsteps got closer again, and then Lin Nianyao's voice reappeared. "My mom said no, I have to go on a blind date tomorrow, but she compromised. She allowed me to choose my own blind date partner." "So, Shen Yuheng, why don't you come on a blind date with me?" After Lin Nianyao said that "invitation," no one knew what he said in response. When he walked out of C City Airport, Shen Yuheng felt like he was probably going crazy. He just felt that he had to come. "Where is the blind date tomorrow?" "I'll give you a blind date gift. I wish you a good blind date." What a coincidence, I'm also here to go on a blind date with Lin Nianyao. "Shen Yuheng?" "I think we're quite compatible. Do you want to come with me?" "But maybe I'll get fat after I get a boyfriend." Shen Yuheng didn't understand the logic, but Lin Nianyao enthusiastically explained, "Because you might get happy fat!" "Then tell me what's the most romantic thing you can think of." He actually wanted to know too. Then he saw the person opposite him smile charmingly, "It's getting fat together with you." Getting fat together is truly the romance of a seasoned foodie. "Lin Nianyao, for the 100th meal, I think I should pay the bill." From suddenly meeting Shen Yuheng until now, it's all a bit surreal. Only after he reminded her did she realize, oh right, this is their 100th meal together, the 100th meal she's been looking forward to. What did she say back then? She said that after they've eaten 100 meals together, she'd make him consider being with her. "Nonsense, missing out is just for a better reunion." "Shen Yuheng, do you like me?" Those few words immediately made Shen Yuheng's ears turn red. It was the first time he'd responded to something like this; he had no experience, only sincerity. "Yes." "I like you." Lin Nianyao felt like those words were a live wire, exploding in her mind after entering her ears. This man really meant he liked her. "You, really?" Shen Yuheng had enough patience to respond to her repeated confirmations. "Lin Nianyao, the thought of you going on a blind date with another man really made me restless. Who did I come all the way from City A for? Do you think I'm just here for fun?" "No, it's just because you're here." Only their soft breathing could be heard in the closed car. The man just waited there, dumbfounded. His mind raced, and he was afraid—afraid that Lin Nianyao would tell him he was late, that he didn't like her as much as before, or that he didn't like her anymore. Until Lin Nianyao seemed to come to her senses and turned to look at the man who appeared to be deep in thought, "What are you thinking about right now?" Shen Yuheng looked back at her with a hint of helplessness and grievance in his eyes, "The person I'm thinking about right now is asking me what I'm thinking about right now." This slightly flirtatious "tongue twister" made Lin Nianyao incredulous, causing her cherry lips to part slightly. After digesting it, she smiled and leaned closer, "encircling" him in the passenger seat as before. "Lin Nianyao, have you finished inspecting the goods? When are you going to take him into your possession?" When will she take him into her possession? "Shen Yuheng, I want to see how you like me." I want to see how you pursue me. "Is your heart big enough to only hold one person?" "I won't scold you, but once you hug me, you can't hug other girls, okay?" "Do you like me a little more today than yesterday?" He could think of a million answers, but none of them were the kind Shen Yi had mentioned. "Your mom thinks I'm the cutest person." "I said, Lin Nianyao." "Shen Yuheng in City A misses you terribly right now." "Wishing you all the best in the new year. Lin Nianyao, I'll definitely be by your side next New Year." "With me, your wishes will always come true." Because I'll help you fulfill them. "More than looking forward to local specialties, I'm looking forward to seeing you." "You're a very lively and warm girl." "Dad also said that you liked him back then because you thought he was the cutest." "Let's put it this way, if a girl thinks a boy is cute, then it's basically over." "If you can let her see your cuteness, then it's over too." "Of course Mom thinks you're cute, but are you sure you want to ask Mom this question?" Shen Yuheng's ability to act is never underestimated. After Li Man finished asking her question, she saw her cute son pick up his phone again, "Lin Nianyao, do you think I'm cute?" Li Man could guess what he had typed. Now she thought he was not only cute, but also a little silly. She shook her head and let him be. Lin Nianyao thought Shen Yuheng was brilliant for asking that question. She genuinely replied, "You're incredibly cute!" Shen Yuheng was satisfied; he also thought she was incredibly cute, so they always went to each other, no matter who came. "It's Lin Nianyao. The person I like is Lin Nianyao." "During the time you were pursuing me, did you ever think about giving up?" Lin Nianyao was very honest. "Yes, but I failed, and then I got drunk and went to find you." It was that time. "If you were as cold as you are today, I think you would have left too." Shen Yuheng felt a tightness in his chest. "How would you leave?" Lin Nianyao imagined it for a moment and answered truthfully, "Move out overnight. Otherwise, I'll be heartbroken and you'll be troubled. It's better to forget each other." One must be able to love and also let go. Hearing the words "let's forget each other in the world and never see each other again" made the man quickly close his eyes, suppressing the tears welling up. "How... How did you manage to persevere?" Unlike the heaviness in his voice, Lin Nianyao answered lightly, "Because you said you didn't hate me." Just the fact that she didn't hate him was enough for her to overcome countless obstacles to be by his side. For the first time, Shen Yuheng was grateful that he didn't have the bad habit of lying, and at that moment, he felt like the luckiest person in the world. "Lin Nianyao, wasn't it hard?" "Not at all. The process of pursuing you was quite interesting. I learned quite a few new recipes. As for you, the revolution is not yet successful, keep up the good work." With these words, Shen Yuheng completely recovered his spirits. In his heart, Lin Nianyao was the kind of person who could bloom even in the mud, with tenacious vitality and super self-healing ability, which even healed him. The flowers along the manor path were in full bloom, and Shen Yuheng couldn't help but think of her. "Lin Nianyao, I hope you walk a flower-lined path your whole life." She smiled after hearing this, "Okay, I definitely will. And what about you?" Shen Yuheng leaned lazily against the trunk of a large tree behind him, his eyebrows curving downwards, revealing his tenderness. "Me? I'll just walk the path with you in it." "Shen Yuheng, you're like a completely different person." "Isn't that good?" "It's great, I like it." "It's my honor." Perhaps this is what it means for love to move mountains and seas. "There's no such thing as fairness between us. I'm willing to let you always have the upper hand." "Long time no see, I missed you so much." "Like you, I've come to offer my strength." And also to check on your safety, to see you. At that moment, Shen Yuheng admired himself for how he had endured so long. It had been so long since they first met here, how could he have waited until now to embrace her? Lin Nianyao heard a sigh in her ear, "I almost fell ill with lovesickness." His embrace was as warm as ever. Feeling his ear brushing against hers, Lin Nianyao reached out and ruffled his hair, drawing a swipe of his beard. "Ouch, that prickly!" She kept trying to dodge, but the man held her tightly. In his heart, she was the best. "Can you coax me a little more?" "You're so cute." The word "cute" sent Shen Yuheng's mood soaring. "You've won me over." Lin Nianyao didn't want to let go. "You're so easy to coax." The man clicked his tongue proudly. "Then you'd better cherish me." Every impulse he had involved her; perhaps he had cared for her even earlier than she knew it. "Silly girl, you're like candy." "Shen Yuheng, if you appear before me within ten minutes, I'll grant you one wish." The man didn't stop walking. "Really?" Although she knew the chances were slim, she still imagined a bunch of his wishes. "Really." Then, the next second, she heard the man reply, "No need for ten minutes, right now." "Lin Nianyao, open the door." The man's nervous appearance, holding a large bouquet of red roses, quickly came into her view. Lin Nianyao froze on the spot, feeling that the romance at this moment wasn't in the flowers, but in the person who delivered them. Seeing her reaction, Shen Yuheng knew he had successfully surprised her. His nervousness vanished, and he took a step forward, presenting the bouquet with both hands. "What are you daydreaming about?" "Want to sign for your boyfriend first?" "Shen Yuheng, I should be asking you, are you sure this is the wish you want? No changes?" The man, having waited for this turn of events, didn't waste any more time considering it. Only a fool would change it; he wasn't a fool. "I'm sure, no changes." Lin Nianyao extended her right index finger. "Ding, wish received successfully." "Congratulations, Mr. Shen, your wish has been successfully activated, you've gained a girlfriend." She took out her phone and showed him the screen. "Remember today's date, it's our first day together." He hadn't quite accepted it before, but now that she called him something similar, he seemed to understand the look in her eyes when she looked at him back then. She must have thought he was cute. Because he thought she was cute too. "In short, for Lin Nianyao, every road leads to Shen Yuheng." "Ayao, my heart is saying I love you right now." "It's so nice to be in love." "She said I'm cute." "Can you grant me one wish?" But unable to resist Lin Nianyao's cuteness, Shen Yuheng had already composed himself. He pulled a diamond ring from the center of the bouquet of roses she was holding and knelt down on one knee in the aisle in front of her seat. "Baby, will you... Marry me?" He no longer beat around the bush about whether she could grant his wish; the proposal was in full swing. Lin Nianyao remembered the night they first met; he had also knelt down on one knee like this. At that time, she hadn't thought he would kneel down again in such a formal and meaningful way. "Of course! Of course I want to marry you!" Shen Yuheng's vision blurred, and he almost slipped the diamond ring onto her finger by mistake. Lin Nianyao chuckled and moved her ring finger over. "You're such a little piggy." The man, disregarding his pride, blinked once, forcing back the tears blurring his vision, and finally slid the diamond ring onto her ring finger. "There's no going back. You're mine for life." Lin Nianyao smiled, her eyes crinkling at the sight of his ring, yet also at the tears in his eyes. "You too." "It wasn't just Rose who was moved." "I love you, Nianyao." "Rose belongs to me, and I want you to know." "Yes, I'll walk this long road with you."

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