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. 51 掌 Dust in the Palm 掌中尘 Feng Yunxi冯芸汐Ancient Romance279k WordsCompleted Unfaithful relationship! The male lead is a jerk early on, so if that's not your thing, please give this one a pass! The novel was just released, so the rating may rise~ She was the daughter of a convicted official. When her family fell overnight, she was forced into a life of prostitution. Though mired in the mud, she held on to one last boundary: she would perform, but never sell her body, all for the young man she'd glimpsed once in a moment of breathtaking beauty. He was a young chancellor w 105Reads5.2Score10914d adds
2. 52 琉 The Shattered Glaze: A Song of the Marquis's Household 琉璃碎侯门赋 Feng Yunxi冯芸汐Ancient Romance157k WordsCompleted She was the legitimate daughter of the Shen family, renowned for its silk weaving in Jiangnan. When her family was suddenly destroyed, she became the lowest-ranking scullery maid in the marquis’s residence. He was Xie Heng, heir to the Marquis of Zhenbei, Beijing’s most celebrated young gentleman, cool and noble, with a beloved cousin he had been engaged to since childhood. When they first met, her face was smeared with mud. He casually lifted her chin. “That face of yours is an eyesore.” He tre 960Reads—Score11414d adds
3. 53 翦 Cutting the Silks to Meet a Propitious Time 翦旎及良时 Feng Yunxi冯芸汐Ancient Romance215k WordsCompleted A husband-chasing journey to hell and back + no getting back together after the breakup + the leads are not chaste. If that's not your thing, please move along~ If you enjoy it, please support the author with votes and five-star reviews. Thank you! In the Great Liang dynasty, in Yunzhou, Jiangnan, lived Nie Zhixue, a merchant's daughter with skin like ice and jade and beauty that could outshine the land. She had helped her father with the family business since childhood and was exceptionally cle 717Reads—Score10114d adds
4. 54 他 His Beautiful Jin Cheng 他的似锦钱橙 Full August八月满Modern Romance651k WordsCompleted Hedge fund star He Mingchuan gets a new neighbor downstairs: tall and beautiful. He wonders which big shot's kept woman she is. She looks like a schemer. After graduating, Qian Cheng moves into a relative's house so she can live closer to her game company. There she meets a man who is exactly her type, but he doesn't seem interested in her. He Mingchuan later: You can cling to my thigh. *smiling face.jpeg* Qian Cheng: Making money. Don't bother me! P.S. The heroine is a little bit of a tease 12.5kReads9.1Score1.5k14d adds
5. 55 我 So What If I'm Flirtatious and Coy? The Targets I Pursue Like... 我又茶又媚怎么了？攻略对象喜欢 Snow at Dusk一暮之雪Modern Romance162k WordsCompleted [The male lead is a rough, seasoned soldier] [The heroine is a master manipulator, an innocent-looking schemer] [Both virgins, both strong, heroine is stronger] [Fifteen-year age gap, an older man eating tender grass] [Daddy-type boyfriend] On his way to register their marriage, Ling Yunfeng received a phone call: Jiang Nian had been brutally beaten, was being resuscitated in the hospital, and was on the verge of death. Innocent Jiang Nian was dragged into Ling Yunfeng’s world, where she was hur 704Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The female lead appears in the male lead's life before his wedding, using every scheme and scheming to win him over. Before falling in love, he distrusts her and threatens to kill her. After falling in love, she feigns amnesia, and fearing she'll be seduced by another man, he takes advantage of her drunkenness, carries her home, and dotes on her. Later, she confesses that everything she did was a calculated move, and that he only wanted to love and cherish her!

6. 56 替 After Marrying in My Brother’s Place, My Cold-Faced Uncle-in-Law Loses Control Again 替兄代娶后，冷面权臣小叔又失控了 Mo Jianwei墨见微16k WordsCompleted After Taking His Brother’s Place as the Groom, His Cold-Blooded, Powerful Uncle Loses Control Again 862Reads—Score1514d adds

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   Ancient Chinese saying: A woman pursues a man

7. 57 将 Turning the Tables: Does Lord Qiansui Still Need to Hold Back? 将计就计：千岁大人还要克制吗？ Mo Jianwei墨见微12k WordsCompleted Turning the Tables: Does Lord Qiansui Still Need to Hold Back? 49Reads—Score—14d adds
8. 58 长 What If I'm Not as Good-Looking as My Childhood Sweetheart? 长得没有竹马好看怎么办 Windblown Catkins Rise风絮起Modern Romance135k WordsCompleted Is being beautiful a prerequisite for being loved? If it is, then so many people will never find love. Qin Man is no exception, especially since she has a very handsome secret crush. Zhou Ziheng is a 187-centimeter-tall athlete with an exceptionally striking face. Though his features are sharp, he is still wildly popular with girls. In a society governed by law, looks and a physique like his can only be weapons for protecting women, not tools of domestic abuse. At least, that’s what the girls th 1.7kReads8.1Score18714d adds

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   I didn't follow it, but it was quite bittersweet, is that okay?

9. 59 妾 I Never Meant to Marry the East Wind 妾本无心嫁东风 Better to Long for You不如相思Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later; puppy-like sweetheart turns into an ice mountain, then the ice mountain turns into a lovesick puppy; win her back after losing her; male lead gets put through the wringer; male lead is a virgin; fictional setting; pure historical romance] In the second year after Fang Qingyi married into the marquis’s household, the amnesiac heir suddenly regained his old memories. He looked coldly at the unfamiliar woman beside him and asked who she was. The sincere, puppy-like s 3kReads8.9Score30214d adds

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   I highly recommend this author's novels; you simply can't put them down. The stories are original, and the writing is superb. If you don't like them, feel free to criticize me!

10. 60 表 Cousin, I'm Here to Take Over Your Life 表姐，我来接管你的人生了 Better to Long for You不如相思Ancient Romance574k WordsCompleted 5.5kReads8.6Score61714d adds
11. 61 被 Tricked Into Becoming a Concubine: This Mistress Won’t Join the Household Schemes 被骗做妾：姨娘不宅斗 Better to Long for You不如相思Ancient Romance766k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + the heroine has a past, the hero doesn't + fighting back against manipulation + household intrigue + palace intrigue + coercive possession + angst before a satisfying payoff + substitute for his unattainable first love + punishing scoundrels + fictional setting] For an ordinary girl, is beauty a blessing or a curse? Liu Chunjun was so beautiful that County Magistrate Chen Chaoan seized her by force and made her his concubin 2kReads8.9Score26714d adds
12. 62 拜 The Gold-Digger Who Insists on Marrying Up 拜金女偏要攀高枝 Melatonin Gummies褪黑素软糖Modern Romance168k WordsOngoing [Vain, money-loving, alluring beauty × aloof, dignified Beijing power player] [Face-slapping + Comeback + Powerful Male Lead + Romantic Tension + Ex Wins Her Back] The day Dou Lan was beaten in the street for being branded a mistress, she knew her life would never recover. With the whole internet cursing her and the court chasing her for debt, she had only one option left: accept a “seduction contract” and get close to the man at the very top of the pyramid, Qi Bingyue. Qi Bingyue, head of a bus 30Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In the beginning, the girl pursues the boy, who is very aloof; later it's all sweet, sweet, sweet!

13. 63 你 You Watch Her Perform, I’ll Announce Our Divorce 你看她表演，我公告离婚 Little Sister Won't Listen妹妹不听话Modern Romance453k WordsCompleted Tomatoes are the most satisfying! The hero and second male lead get divorced The male lead watches the green tea put on a show, while the heroine goes straight to the newspapers and announces their divorce! A powerful financial magnate * a young lady whose family has fallen on hard times Married first, love later * both leads are sexually inexperienced Every male character in the story is a virgin, whether he's the second or third male lead... Xu Qing'an married Shen Yuanyuan simply because he t 11.5kReads7.1Score34414d adds

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    The male lead hadn't touched the female lead in a year of marriage. The female lead was aloof and never complained. While the male lead was watching a manipulative woman's performance, the female lead directly published a divorce announcement in the newspaper! Abusing one's wife is fun for a while! But winning her back is like going through hell!!

14. 64 老 Don't Be Afraid, Honey. I Have a Redemption System to Help Me Win You Back 老婆别怕，我有赎罪系统换我追你 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance203k WordsCompleted “Runaway Heiress x Possessive New Money Peacock” “Mind Reading + Both Reborn + Wife-Chasing System” * In her previous life, Song Yi was an untouchable heiress who treated Jiang Lin like a plaything. She took him by force, abandoned him, then left the country without a second thought. Later, when the Song family went bankrupt, he was the only person who could save her. He trapped her in a five-year marriage, holding her captive. Everyone said Jiang Lin was a distant, untouchable flower: cold, ele 3.1kReads—Score12614d adds

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    This book is truly without any major flaws. The female lead is initially loved in a humble manner and is treated coldly, but later she admits her mistake and leaves, causing the male lead to go crazy and regret his actions. The plot is full of tension, and the writing is very solid.

15. 65 被 A Heartthrob Takes Over His Body, and the Timid Doormat Takes the Whole School by Storm 被男神魂穿，软糯受气包飒翻全校 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance231k WordsOngoing The refined, scheming crown prince VS the soft, timid little bunny with an inferiority complex Healing | Unrequited Love Comes True | Soul Transmigration | Reborn and Pursuing His Wife Xie Yanci opens his eyes and finds that he has transmigrated into someone else’s body! He has ended up in the body of Song Qiwan, a girl who lets everyone walk all over her. The girl clutches a diary filled with his name as her bullies pin her down in the restroom and pour dirty water over her head. The school’s 3Reads—Score114d adds
16. 66 老 I Chased You and You Turned Me Down! Fine, I'm Outta Here 老娘追你你不要！那就拜拜了您嘞 Missing Feather失联羽毛Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted [The leads are each other's only one / The heroine is goofy and socially anxious / The hero is cold and a hopeless romantic / From campus to the wedding altar / She pursues him, then he pursues her, then she pursues him again / Lighthearted comedy / Reunited after a long separation / Mending a broken relationship] Who would've thought goofy Wang Diyii had social anxiety? It made no sense, but it was true! To overcome it, she considered every possibility after a college friend from her hometown s 313Reads—Score2114d adds

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    The girl pursues the boy, but the male lead often feels a pang of jealousy. [Laughing][Original novel reader][Added to bookshelf]

17. 67 太 The Crown Prince Wants to Marry Me! Husband, Hurry and Transmigrate Here 太子要娶我！夫君你快穿过来啊 Old Rich Lady老富婆Ancient Romance142k WordsCompleted [Time-Space Mismatch + Male Rivals Competing + Chasing His Wife to the Crematorium] Song Yao fell in love with someone who didn't exist and even broke off her engagement to the Crown Prince. Everyone in the capital said she was crazy. Three years later, on the day she finally convinced herself to marry the Crown Prince, her beloved appeared. It was the young general Jiang Che, fresh from a victorious campaign. But Jiang Che said he'd never met her. She tried to get answers, but he pushed her awa 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a timeline issue; the 19-year-old male lead is indifferent to the female lead, while the 23-year-old male lead is chasing after her and trying to kill her.

18. 68 佛 The Buddha’s Son Entered My Dreams for Three Hundred Years to Make Me Give Up. I Finally Did, and Then He Broke His Vows 佛子入梦三百年只为让我死心，我真死心了他却破戒了 When Flowers Fall, Summer Is Still Cool花落夏亦凉13k WordsCompleted The Buddhist monk entered my dreams for three hundred years, all to make me give up. I finally did, but then he broke his vows. 142Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "The Girl Chases the Boy" is a new book, a short story that can be read in one go in about 10 minutes. It's angsty at first but sweet later. The title is exactly what it sounds like. It's worth reading and highly recommended.

19. 69 不 You Won't Give Me Your WeChat? I'll Ask Again Later 不给加微信？那我等会再问问 Too Lazy to Name Myself懒起名Modern Romance550k WordsCompleted Adapted into the short drama I Was Rejected 99 Times by Doctor Xie for a Friend Request [Sweet and goofy former ballet dancer] VS [Aloof, secretly passionate dermatologist] [She pursues him + Extra sweet + Both pure] When Song Zhiyi went to the hospital for an allergy, she fell in love with Xie Tingyan at first sight. She worked up the courage to ask for his WeChat three times, and he rejected her without mercy every time. Undeterred, Song Zhiyi came up with a plan to flirt with Xie Tingyan. To 8kReads9.3Score86214d adds

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    Super sweet 🥰🥰

20. 70 闪 You Want a Divorce After Our Whirlwind Wedding? The Cantonese Tycoon's Heir Won't Let Go 闪婚还想离？粤圈太子爷不放手了 Snake and Panda蛇与熊猫Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted Fake easygoing, genuinely money-loving, optimistic, goofy sweetheart × fake celibate, genuinely pure-hearted heir to the Cantonese entertainment scene [Marriage first, love later + slice-of-life slow burn + devoted couple, sweet romance, and comedy] Sang Xiaoxiao, a professional blind-date saboteur, finally got herself into trouble. She married in someone else's place to pay off a debt, but mistook her husband and registered her marriage with a handsome stranger named Xu Rusheng. The good news: 609Reads8.2Score10414d adds

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    In the beginning, the girl pursues the boy, but later the boy becomes completely infatuated.

21. 71 胖 The Fat Boy's Secret Crush 胖子的暗恋 Zheng Jianlin Who Loves Grilled Squid爱吃烤尤鱼的郑健林15k WordsCompleted The Fat Guy's Secret Crush 808Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 72 他 He Hated Me for Ten Years, Yet Gave Up His Empire for Me 他恨我十年，却为我弃了江山 Zheng Jianlin Who Loves Grilled Squid爱吃烤尤鱼的郑健林Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted He hated me for ten years, yet gave up his empire for my sake. 12Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 73 侯 The Marquis's Ugly Wife: Unveiled, She Stuns the Capital 侯门丑妻，摘笠惊京华 Zheng Jianlin Who Loves Grilled Squid爱吃烤尤鱼的郑健林Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted The Ugly Wife of a Marquis's Household Unveils Her Face, Stun the Capital 6Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 74 钟 I Love Older Men! The Heiress Whips the Capital's Elite Circle into Shape 钟爱年上男！大小姐铁拳整顿京圈 Zhao Hong照红Modern Romance222k WordsOngoing [Period transmigration, two couples, antagonistic romance, a long road to winning her back, alternate universe] When Shen's father learns his daughter is just one step away from dating his old enemy, Liang Xuan, he rushes over and beats the other man so badly he's left with serious injuries. On a stormy night, Shen Miaoyin climbs over the wall to run away and find the man she loves, only to accidentally transmigrate back to 2005. - In Beijing in 2005, everything is absurd: She has become her own 95Reads—Score—14d adds

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    🌟 [Transmigrated from 2026 back to 2005! Started as her biological father's adopted sister, her biological mother working as a maid at his house?] Sisters, I laughed so hard I fell out of bed!!! Shen Miaoyin is reborn back to 2005, and the first thing she sees is her biological father Shen Songze's adopted sister, Tu Ying. The cold and arrogant young master points his finger at her nose and scolds her for being "ill-mannered," while her biological mother is pitifully cleaning the floor at his house and suffering his temper. She's tough, but our Tu Ying—knows Sanda (Chinese kickboxing). She takes on three school bullies, beats up a chain-smoking rich kid, and shouts after each beating: "Shen Songze, what are you so arrogant about now? You'll be a henpecked husband in the future!" Even more amazing is that Liang Xuan, the future capital tycoon, is now a poor male college student, wearing a white shirt and jeans, sitting in the study room without even looking up: "Sorry, you're interfering with my studies." Tu Ying: ??? You were the one who pursued me first in 2027! 👉Main CP: Arrogant female martial arts fighter × Poor but academically gifted male college student 👉Side CP: Ordinary girl from the countryside × Scumbag rich kid from the entertainment circle. Two storylines running parallel, one a wife-chasing nightmare, the other a reverse conquest strategy~ Parents' matchmaking + campus slapping + big shot development, definitely worth watching!! #TimeTravel #DualCP #WifeChasingScenes #HilariousStory #XiaohongshuRecommendation

25. 75 悬 Suspended at the Edge 悬之于隅 Ye Huangsu叶黄酥Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted (White Moonlight / Rekindled Love / Happy Ending / Mild Angst / Pregnant and on the Run / Winning Back His Wife) One drunken night led to a reckless affair, and Lin Yu and Xu Zhiyang kept their “improper relationship” going for two years. She thought that with all the love in her heart, she could wait for the clouds to part and the moon to shine. But when Xu Zhiyang’s white moonlight returned, she had no choice but to leave in sorrow. All of Xu Zhiyang’s friends knew he had a sharp-tongued “stic 1.3kReads—Score12114d adds

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    This is amazing!

26. 76 姐 Sis, I Heard You Like Bad Boys? 姐姐，听说你喜欢坏小孩？ President of the Late-Nighters Club晚睡集团总裁Modern Romance329k WordsCompleted [Early Work, Imperfect Characterization, Read at Your Own Risk] [College Campus + Older Woman/Younger Man Romance + She Dotes on Him + Bad Boy Turns Over a New Leaf + The Ex-Chases-Her-to-the-Crematorium] [Pampered, Mischievous, Arrogant Younger Man (a Bit of a Jerk at First) vs. Sweet, Gentle, Wild Older Woman (A Little Timid and Depressed)] By a twist of fate, Lin Fengzhi ends up sharing an apartment with her best friend's younger brother. His name is Xin Ze. He's a bona fide campus heartthro 3.2kReads9.2Score33414d adds
27. 77 星 Star-Given, Peacefully Yours 星予安然 Multi-Talented and Super-Rich 3多才多亿3Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted Gentle, clingy, dad-like boyfriend Xie Yu’an VS lively, adorable ray of sunshine Ruan Xingran My name is Ruan Xingran! Today is my first day at university, and the beginning of a new chapter in my life. At school, I met a really handsome boy. The moment I saw him, I knew…I liked him! So I pursued him with all my heart! Later, I found out that our parents knew each other too. They were old classmates, which made it even easier for me to chase after him! (~￣▽￣)~ After all, the one by the water get 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This isn't a story about an aloof, well-mannered male lead. I wrote this one; it's a girl-pursuing-boy tale. The female lead falls in love with the male lead at first sight on her first day of university and then pursues him relentlessly. After they get together, the male lead keeps calling her "baby"—it's a classic case of "it's so good!" Please leave comments; I'll reply to all of them!

28. 78 重 Reborn, I Took My Beloved by Force 重生后我强取豪夺了白月光 Deidara, Who Likes Deidara喜欢迪达拉的迪达拉Modern Romance689k WordsCompleted In my previous life, I loved him more than life itself, but he sent me to prison. Cui Yangyang was obsessed with Xu Nian for eight years. She invaded his life, pried into everything about him, and in the end, he personally sent her to prison. Reborn in her senior year of high school, Xu Nian was still the aloof, untouchable boy everyone adored. But Cui Yangyang was no longer a lovesick fool who could only beg for his affection. If she couldn’t have his love, she’d take him by force. Morality and 566Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This one, look at it!

29. 79 我 What We Have Is No Coincidence 我们之间不是偶然 Qi Meng齐梦Modern Romance111k WordsCompleted Love spoken aloud is still love, and so are the feelings kept secret. From the moment we met, our story was never a coincidence. "Mutual Wounds" Like snow-capped mountains and a long street, we melt away when the sun rises. Some feelings are doomed from the start, and some people are destined to part from the moment they meet. “Niannian, haven’t you always wondered how your dad died?” Li Nian always thought the Ji family was her and her mother’s salvation from a life of hardship. She never knew 42Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Chapter Two: Ji Chuan. This is the pinnacle of unrequited love stories. It's incredibly immersive, with a bittersweet beginning, but the reunion after a long separation is very sweet. It's truly a wonderful read!

30. 80 傅 President Fu, Your Wife Has Signed the Divorce Agreement 傅总，夫人已签离婚协议 Yunduan Qiqi云端七七Modern Romance359k WordsCompleted [Heartbreakingly tragic + intensely satisfying + stand-in + contract marriage + groveling pursuit of his wife] Powerful CEO of a wealthy family × coldhearted designer who has shut her heart away After three years of marriage, Lin Xi is Fu Hanzhou's most dutiful ornament and his beloved's personal blood bank. On the night she miscarries, he coldly signs the papers. “You're not worthy of bearing my child.” The day her heart dies, she leaves a blood-written note saying, “May we never meet again,” 5.7kReads—Score27914d adds

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    This one! Extremely angsty! Satisfying and cathartic! First the torture, then the thrill! A hardcore "wife-chasing-after-the-crime" story, a powerful female protagonist's revenge and growth, confident and carefree. Every chapter is suspenseful and full of twists and turns. The writing is concise and fast-paced. The heroine suffers at the beginning, but the male lead gets utterly tortured later on—it's incredibly satisfying! Read it with confidence!

31. 81 重 After I Was Reborn, the Billionaire Young Master Became Obsessed with My Scent 重生后，千亿少爷迷恋我的体香 Mu Zeyou Chen沐泽宥辰Modern Romance683k WordsCompleted The rating has only just opened, so it'll go up later. In her previous life, she thought her boyfriend, a taxi driver, was poor. She stormed out and threw herself into the arms of a real estate tycoon, thinking she could marry into a wealthy family and rise to the top overnight. She never expected that the poor guy was actually the heir to Shanghai's top dynasty, the Maya Group, who had gone missing more than twenty years ago. When she opens her eyes again, she's back before their breakup. The c 23.3kReads8.7Score3k14d adds

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    The male lead in this book is a fallen young master who is incredibly doting and love-struck, but even after returning to his wealthy family, he doesn't change his original intentions. He's also very intelligent in public. The female lead is reborn and knows exactly what she wants. Both leads are quick-witted and resolve misunderstandings immediately. The author has very positive values, making this a very heartwarming book. It's bound to be a hit.

32. 82 重 Reborn to Save My Gloomy Boyfriend, Only to Be Forced into Love 重生救赎阴郁男友，反被强制爱 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted “Spoiled, selfish heiress VS brooding, devoted campus heartthrob” “Mutual devotion + sweet and bittersweet angst + past and present lives” Only after Shen Xingchen died did she learn the truth: The brooding man she had feared and guarded against her whole life was the only person in the world who loved her with all his heart. He cleared every obstacle for her and gave her everything. Then, right in front of her, he leapt from the stage at a press conference. * Shen Xingchen opened her eyes and 3.9kReads6.5Score21514d adds

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    Hilarious! Double rebirth turns into a chase-and-escape scenario? The young lady rushes forward with her memories intact, only to discover that the male lead was reborn even earlier than her! Watching her confidently devise her strategy, he sneers inwardly: I'll play along to the very end.

33. 83 初 I Couldn’t Hide My Heart’s Flutter When We First Met 初见心动藏不住 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance136k WordsCompleted [Love at First Sight] [She Pursues Him] [Nine-Year Age Gap] [Sweet, Realistic Romance] [Happy Ending] At twenty, the lively and spirited Chen Luo Chu meets Chu Yun. One look is all it takes for her to fall for him. She can barely hide the light in her eyes, and there is only one thought on her mind: make him hers. Once she confirms he is single, she boldly confesses, "Big brother, will you be my boyfriend?" Chu Yun gently turns her down with a simple, "We're not right for each other." But Chen L 1.4kReads—Score10414d adds

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    The woman pursues the man, but he doesn't reciprocate. She persists, but eventually gives up due to a misunderstanding. Meanwhile, the man's old house catches fire, and he's in a panic.

34. 84 大 Miss, Who Are You Flirting with Today, That Sickly Little Darling? 大小姐，今天又在撩那个小病娇了 Little White Isn't Afraid of the Dark小白不怕黑Modern Romance488k WordsCompleted Synopsis [She openly flirts, he secretly dotes on her, wild and sweet romance, healing a troubled young man] She is wild and arrogant, the beloved young lady everyone spoils. He is gloomy and repressed, the illegitimate son everyone avoids. In her previous life, just as Si Ye was falling into the abyss, he took Shen Xingman for his only light and tried desperately to hold on to her. He pulled her into the stairwell and loosely penned her into a corner. “What flavor is your lollipop? I’ve been cu 713Reads7.3Score10114d adds

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    The male lead is gloomy and taciturn, quite pitiful. He relies entirely on the female lead's forceful love.

35. 85 女 The Female Side Character Is Too Radiant, and the Villain Can't Stop Kissing Her 女配太明媚，会被黑化大佬亲上瘾 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance383k WordsCompleted I got a low score because someone sabotaged me. Kids, don’t read this. “Bright, charming, and bold villainess × a gloomy, unhinged big shot who pretends to be deaf” The moment Song Chuntian opened her eyes, she found herself in the role of the vicious female supporting character who tormented the future big shot. The original owner of her body had committed countless evil deeds. Now reborn, Fu Shen had fallen completely into darkness. He locked her away in a private sanatorium and tortured her 14.1kReads5.8Score79214d adds

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    He's physically attracted to the female lead and can't help but want to be close to her, but he's too shy to admit it and tries very hard to control himself. The female lead is a bright and cheerful person, constantly teasing him! It's so sweet! 😙

36. 86 上 My Boss Is Cold and Heartless, and Won't Admit He Loves Me 上司他薄情冷心不肯说爱我 The Hero Who Saves the World拯救世界的大侠Modern Romance407k WordsCompleted A resilient, clear-headed ray of sunshine and a stubborn, sharp-tongued young master | Reunited after a long separation, their love grows slowly | The powerful man bows to love | Bittersweet, then sweet | The heroine is not a virgin; the hero is Guan Yue saw Wang Mingyu again when she was just starting her career. Dressed in a suit, he sat in his chair, aloof and distinguished. He was a renowned business titan: strict with his employees, difficult to deal with, decisive and ruthless, cold and he 515Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Self-recommendation welcome to read [send heart]] The male lead is a powerful, sophisticated scoundrel, a wolf in sheep's clothing; the female lead is gentle, resilient, playful, and bright. The two are very different. Initially, the male lead always says they're not suitable, but after being rejected, the female lead calmly moves on, remaining clear-headed and ambitious in her career. Even after they get together, she takes the relationship lightly, maintaining a casual distance and always striving to be number one in her career. The male lead can't control his urges and is often jealous when she doesn't seem to value him. The story is physically appealing, with lots of sweet and slightly bittersweet moments later on. The powerful man bows down for love; initially, she's self-protective and doesn't like others having designs on her, but later showers her with jewelry, bags, support, and resources.

37. 87 强 Forcing Love on My Childhood Friend Turned Sour, So I Gave Up After Being Reborn, and He Went Crazy 强扭竹马酸涩，重生放弃后他疯了 Du Xi度溪Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted [Childhood Sweethearts + Rebirth + Chasing His Wife to the Crematorium + Marriage Before Love + Saving Each Other + Secret Love + Devoted Couple / From School to the City] The childhood sweetheart is arrogant and sharp-tongued at first, then turns into a brooding, obsessive ghost of a man who forces his love on her. In her previous life, she was lovesick, and he was the fruit she forcibly picked. She pursued him for twenty years, finally getting him through her parents' arrangement and forcing 295Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Childhood sweethearts, the male lead is sharp-tongued and arrogant, and later he experiences a dramatic "wife-chasing" saga.

38. 88 听 Snowfall Ablaze 听雪灼烧 Spicy Little Duck麻辣小鸭Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted [Sweet, gentle, and clearheaded heroine x sharp-tongued, charming playboy who loves to fish for hearts] [Half university, half city life] [A little bit of friends-with-benefits-to-lovers / Both virgins / Flirtatious push and pull / Rekindled romance / Slightly coercive] Everyone knows Liang Jingsen is an untouchable iceberg. He’s the top student in the finance department, the star of the tennis team, and strikingly handsome, but he also has a tongue sharp enough to freeze you solid. Yet Pei Yu 11.2kReads8.9Score96414d adds

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    The female lead is attracted to him at first sight and confesses her feelings, only to be rejected. She then finds excuses to get close to him again and again. They get together, break up, and then reconcile.

39. 89 京 Not Close After Our Beijing Wedding? Then Kiss Me! The Arrogant Tycoon Bends at the Waist 京婚不熟？猛亲！骄肆大佬折了腰 Wan Liu挽榴Modern Romance222k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + She Pursues Him at First + Sweet Romance + Fatherly Male Lead + Both Pure] [Radiant, pampered heiress × Powerful, arrogant tycoon] Tan Siyi is the little princess of the Tan family, cherished and spoiled beyond measure. All she wants is to lie flat and be a pampered “useless layabout.” When she turns nineteen, her family arranges her engagement to Li Huaixu, one of the most powerful men in the capital. It’s exactly what she wants. The first time she sees him, he’s s 13.3kReads7.2Score1.4k14d adds

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    A business marriage where the woman pursues the man. The male lead is calm and aloof, like an iceberg; the female lead is soft and sweet like a little sun. The male lead takes a step back, the female lead clings to him. The male lead pushes and pulls, the female lead clings and sticks. Finally, the male lead...

40. 90 你 You Chose Your Dream Girl. Why Are You Crying Now That I'm Gone? 你选择白月光，我离开后你哭什么？ Brimming with Talent才华满于身11k WordsCompleted You chose your first love, so why are you crying now that I’ve left? 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's a short story where the girl pursues the boy in the beginning! The male lead is a total jerk, but later it's a real "wife-chasing-after-the-crime" situation. It's a quick read, but it has a strong aftertaste.

41. 91 入 Entering the Imperial Court 入皇庭 Little Fruit Pear小果梨Ancient Romance686k WordsCompleted [Forced Marriage and Possession, Obsessive Pursuit, Compulsive Love] [The Scheming, Stunning Farm Girl Is Forced into Marriage by the Crown Prince and Made Empress] In her previous life, Lu Xiaotao was an orphan who couldn't read, couldn't tell right from wrong, and spent her days groveling and throwing her weight around. After seducing one of the Crown Prince's subordinates and being abandoned, she became the Crown Prince's woman by a twist of fate. From then on, she served as his consort, reli 10.7kReads6.9Score81514d adds

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    This is definitely the one! The female lead and male lead are worlds apart. The male lead even plans to kill the female lead in the early stages, but after she dies, he tries to bring her back with his heart's blood.

42. 92 骄 The Sunshine Secret-Crush Pact 骄阳暗恋协议 VBecomeACutieV成一个小可爱Modern Romance366k WordsCompleted [Suave, proud young gentleman vs. warmhearted, perceptive doctor | Reunion after years apart | Rekindled romance | Secret crush becomes reality | Ensemble cast] When Xinxin was eight, she fell in love at first sight with the haughty, imperious boy in the compound, and obsessively kept him in her heart for years. She watched him shine with confidence during his student days, followed him through every dazzling turn in his political and business career, and silently watched as one beautiful compan 2.4kReads9.1Score21914d adds

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    I highly recommend this book, "Blue," with its fantastic character designs of a charming young nobleman and a bright, innocent girl! The author writes in a very engaging way! It's a story of bittersweet unrequited love, dreams coming true, and long-awaited reunions. With multiple couples, there's bound to be one that resonates with you! If you enjoy bittersweet unrequited love stories where the girl pursues the boy, this is a must-read! The second book is also very good, though a bit sweeter and more romantic! The first book is both bittersweet!

43. 93 你 You Turned Away, So I Learned Not to Love You! 你选择转身，我学会不爱！ King Revolver左轮王Marriage & Romance13k WordsCompleted You chose to walk away, so I learned how not to love you! 1.6kReads—Score—14d adds

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    Classic, highly-rated short stories, the "chasing-after-the-husband-to-the-crematorium" series [eating melon seeds][eating melon seeds][eating melon seeds][eating melon seeds]

44. 94 既 If You Love Your First Love So Much, Why Are You Crying Now That I'm Gone? 既爱白月光，我走了你哭啥？ King Revolver左轮王Marriage & Romance15k WordsCompleted If you love your first love so much, why are you crying now that I've left? 1.6kReads—Score—14d adds
45. 95 门 Between the Door and the World Outside, My Fiancée Regrets It Like Crazy! 门里门外，未婚妻她悔疯了！ King Revolver左轮王10k WordsCompleted Inside and outside the door, my fiancée is consumed with regret! 7.2kReads—Score6614d adds
46. 96 他 He Actually Stole My Wife 他竟偷走我的妻 King Revolver左轮王Marriage & Romance13k WordsCompleted He Actually Stole My Wife 1.4kReads—Score—14d adds
47. 97 妻 The Hell My Wife Hid in the Receipts 妻子藏在收据里的地狱 King Revolver左轮王Marriage & Romance13k WordsCompleted The Hell My Wife Hid in the Receipts 519Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 98 备 A Backup Plan? I'm Done Putting Up with This! 备胎？老子不伺候了！ King Revolver左轮王Marriage & Romance11k WordsCompleted A Backup Plan? I'm Done Putting Up With This! 366Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 99 她 After She Cheated, She Lost the Love of Her Life Forever 她出轨后永失所爱 King Revolver左轮王10k WordsCompleted After She Cheated, She Lost the One She Loved Forever 1.2kReads—Score—14d adds
50. 100 妻 My Wife Insisted on Staying with Her First Love, So I Buried Our Marriage with My Own Hands 妻子执意陪白月光，我亲手埋葬了婚姻 King Revolver左轮王Marriage & Romance11k WordsCompleted My wife insisted on staying by her first love's side, so I buried our marriage with my own hands. 6.5kReads—Score12214d adds

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