Looking for Stories Where the Leads Marry at the Start, but Their Marriage Is Troubled or a Little Angsty 求开篇男女主就结婚了，但婚后比较拧巴或者微虐的

1. 101 一 I Woke Up Married in My Prime: Who Can I Complain To? 一觉醒来，英年已婚，找谁说理！ Mu Yan, Ancient Style沐言古风Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted [Butterfly Effect] [Mutual Firsts] [Marriage Before Love] [Pseudo-Siblings, Growing-Up-Together Romance] [Five-Year Age Gap] ♛ Clear-eyed, forthright, beautiful girl × outwardly cold but warm-hearted, paternal man On a summer day filled with cicadas, Lin Yichu took an ordinary nap. When she woke, her world had been turned upside down, and there was a strange husband by her side. Her vision went dark. Then dark again. And again. Her new husband, Ming Huaijin, looked down at her, his voice low and 46Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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   ♛A clear-headed, straightforward, and beautiful girl & a seemingly cold but warm-hearted, doting husband. On a summer's day filled with the chirping of cicadas, Lin Yichu simply took a nap as usual, only to wake up to a world turned upside down, with a strange husband beside her. Her vision blurred, then went black again. Her new husband, Ming Huaijin, looked down at her. "So, it was you." Refusing to suffer internally, Lin Yichu was ultimately captivated by his good looks, silently hatching her own schemes.

2. 102 红 Within and Beyond the Red Walls, Spring Breeze Enters the Game 红墙内外，春风入局 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance521k WordsCompleted [Older, Powerful Man] [Age Gap] [Junior Clerk] [Career Growth] [Guiding Lover] [Sweet Romance] One chance encounter, one moment of curiosity, and one... At some point, everything began to change. 58.6kReads8.5Score4.3k14d adds

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   A phenomenal novel whose popularity is overshadowed by its low ratings! The male lead is a veteran political official, the female lead is an elite, and the plot unfolds meticulously and strategically. The veteran official is incredibly proactive, and his flirting is truly captivating and addictive! [Thumbs up]

3. 103 京 Seduction in the Capital at Night 京夜诱欲 Golden Treasure金财宝Modern Romance152k WordsCompleted [Complete] Sweet, gentle heiress vs. powerful Beijing business tycoon Breaking news! A top Beijing tycoon is a lovesick puppy! Who would have thought that he was the mysterious tycoon who had been investing in Shi Yuzhi for years? After a banquet, she impulsively married Mu Yichen. He granted every request Shi Yuzhi made, and everything went almost too smoothly. Shi Yuzhi discovered that Yijing Garden had already been filled with limited-edition auction pieces before she even moved in. She 68Reads—Score—14d adds

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   They're getting married so soon right from the start! There was a small misunderstanding, but it'll be resolved quickly.

4. 104 甜 Sweet Temptation! She's the Cherished Darling of the Capital's Crown Prince 甜诱！她竟是京圈太子爷的心尖宠 Wanting Three Years想三年Modern Romance309k WordsCompleted [Wealthy CEO + Sweet Seduction + The Powerful One Bows His Head + The Ex-Wife Chase] After marrying Zhou Jin, Guan Mingxi got the luxurious life among the wealthy she had always wanted. Then she awoke from a dream and realized she was merely the villainous ex-wife of a powerful man in a CEO romance novel. After marrying into one of the capital's elite families, she became arrogant and domineering, using her influence to bully others. She ignored her own child and treated her CEO husband with ind 26.2kReads9.1Score1.9k14d adds

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   Fully meets the requirements

5. 105 白 His White Moonlight Returns Home, and Mrs. Zhou Is Done! 白月光回国，这周太太她不当了！ E E Er E婀蛾尔厄Modern Romance563k WordsCompleted [Suave but wicked, sharp-tongued daddy-type CEO] x [Spoiled, dramatic clingy flower] [Both are each other's first] [Scheming to seize someone + a long, grueling pursuit to win her back + extreme push and pull + a war of love] Ever since Jiang Yue asked Zhou Songnian for a divorce, her life has gone completely off the rails. At first, she thought she'd be dealing with the reality of a dignified catfight among wealthy wives, a cheesy TVB primetime melodrama where two women fight over one man: "She 17.5kReads8.9Score1.3k14d adds
6. 106 替 The Contract Wife, The Ice-Cold CEO Falls Hard 替嫁契约妻，高冷禁欲总裁沦陷 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted Forced by her adoptive parents, Xia Yutong takes the place of her arrogant, overbearing stepsister and marries Lu Yunfei, a notorious playboy caught up in one scandal after another. But the wedding takes a shocking turn. The man who comes to escort her home is not the playboy Lu Yunfei, but Lu Yanci, the feared devil of the business world. He runs the vast Lu business empire, wields enormous power, and is ruthless in his methods. He is aloof, chaste, and indifferent to women. On their wedding ni 12.4kReads6.8Score86914d adds

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   The story begins with the male and female leads getting married, and there's some angst at the beginning. The aloof and cunning female lead doesn't like the male lead and makes him sign an agreement to divorce two years later. However, he eventually falls for her and spoils her rotten.

7. 107 入 Addicted After Dark! The Elite Abstinent Doctor from a Wealthy Family Falls Hard 入夜上瘾！豪门禁欲医生顶级沦陷 Lan Mengxi岚梦晞Modern Romance227k WordsOngoing [Seductive, Sweet and Alluring Heroine VS Cool, Chaste Surgeon] [Elite Family + Heroine Pursues Him at First + Hero Falls Deeply in Love and Devotes Himself to Her Later + Both Leads’ First Love] Everyone knows that Gu Jinyi, the second young master of the prestigious Gu family, has no worldly desires and keeps his distance from women. He is the moon in the heavens, hanging high above the world. “Dr. Gu, I didn’t mean to take advantage of you.” His hand tightened gently, drawing her closer. His 830Reads—Score10714d adds

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   This book, "Getting Married So Early," has a front page...

8. 108 厉 Mr. Li, the Gold Digger Isn’t Falling in Love 厉总，拜金女她不入爱河 Her Majesty the Dog's Queen狗崽的女王陛下Modern Romance170k WordsCompleted In a nutshell: She wants to talk money; he wants to talk love. [Sweet and angsty] [Selfish, fussy gold digger × tight-lipped heir to a top tycoon with a heart of gold] Both are each other’s first and only! Li Bochen and Wen Yiqing meet online. He sees her photo just once and falls in love at first sight. Afraid women are good at pretending, he tests her again and again. She laughs at how calculating men can be, seeing through him without calling him out. An opportunity, one million, and a w 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The story begins with the male and female leads getting their marriage certificate. The male lead is pursuing her, while the female lead is after his money, creating a tug-of-war feeling. The female lead seems conflicted, needing a lover she can't let go of, while the male lead's love for her deepens gradually. He initially thinks he can easily distance himself, but later finds himself unable to live without her.

9. 109 独 His Amnesiac One True Love Is His Only Darling 独宠失忆白月光 Lingxin Meng灵心梦Modern Romance214k WordsOngoing I signed a body-double contract of my own accord, becoming the shadow of Gu Chenzhou, the heir to the capital's most powerful family, and his late wife. He gripped my chin and said, “Remember, you'll never measure up to her.” Yet after getting drunk late one night, he knelt and kissed the back of my foot. “Don't go...” Everyone laughed at me, saying no living woman could beat a dead one. Until I found a DNA report in his study: The face in the photograph of his cherished first love was unmistaka 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I prefer marriage first, then love pursues me.

10. 110 替 The Stand-In CEO's Fatal Trap 替身总裁的致命陷阱 Lingxin Meng灵心梦Modern Romance215k WordsOngoing >The night I signed the divorce papers, Gu Chengyan's first love returned to the country. >He gripped my chin and sneered, “She's back. It's time for you to step aside.” >I hid my pregnancy test and smiled. “Couldn't be better. My first love just lost his wife.” >We played the part of a resentful rich couple in perfect accord, affectionate in public and scheming in private. >Then his first love collapsed in front of my car, her blood staining the wedding ring he'd given me. >“You'll never beat h —Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 111 封 The Feudal Tycoon Goes Wild Across the City After His Divorce 封建大佬离婚后，发疯全城 May You Stay Curious and Hopeful你有趣有盼Modern Romance559k WordsOngoing A powerful military, political, and business tycoon with a strong appetite + a delicate beauty in frail health + mutual devotion Jiang Qingwu was born with a special constitution. After marrying Gu Yunzhou, she was gentle and obedient, but she never dared to share a bed or get close to him. The mighty tycoon of the military, political, and business worlds had married a young wife, yet they could only treat each other with icy courtesy. At last, Gu Yunzhou could take it no longer and arranged for 25.7kReads5.6Score1.2k14d adds

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    A powerful and ambitious tycoon/a beautiful but frail heroine! Jiang Qingwu followed Gu Yunzhou from her small town back to Z City. Due to her sensitive body, she refused his touch, and the two were unable to consummate their marriage. The man then arranged for her to move to another city. The next time she saw him was when he came to her door with divorce papers...

12. 112 归 I Came Back for a Divorce, but the Abstinent Tycoon Begged His Wife to Come Home 归来离婚，禁欲大佬跪求太太回家 Three Claws三只爪Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted CEO Romance + Marriage First, Love Later + Two Strong Leads + Rekindled Love + The Long Road to Winning Her Back + Adorable Child Everyone in Jiangcheng knows that Bo Yan, the decisive, disciplined business magnate who keeps his private life strictly controlled, calls the same person three times every day, without fail. For 732 consecutive days, every call has gone unanswered. Two years ago, his wife, Shen Ling, left everything behind and went abroad. She even left their son behind. Everyone tho 495Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Arranged marriage, love blossoms; initial hardship followed by sweetness.

13. 113 萧 Mr. Xiao, You're Not Worthy Anymore 萧总，如今你不配 Yue Qingrong月清蓉Modern Romance340k WordsCompleted A slow-burn, mature romance driven by believable emotions and logic. This is not a fast, feel-good power fantasy, so proceed with caution if that is not your thing. Bai Ling married into a wealthy family not to climb the social ladder, but because she was out of options and had to take a desperate gamble. She came from an ordinary background and felt awkward and cautious among the wealthy, never daring to overstep. Xiao Zheng is a hard-nosed, pragmatic CEO, cold and possessive by nature. He m 79Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A bittersweet tug-of-war between restraint and stagnation.

14. 114 娘 The Empress Doesn’t Care 娘娘不在乎 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance317k WordsCompleted [Palace and household intrigue + Marriage first, love later + Fictional era] [This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental.] Though Qiao Qingyi is a concubine’s daughter, her legitimate mother never treated her harshly. In fact, she raised her like her own child. But when her elder sister’s marriage arrangements change, the match that was supposed to be hers falls to Qiao Qingyi instead. To repay her legitimate mother’s kindness, Qiao Qingyi w 328Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story begins with marriage, followed by love that blossoms over time.

15. 115 穿 Transmigrated to the Military Compound in 1985: Flirting with the Soldier King and Having His Adorable Baby 穿到八五家属院：撩兵王！生乖崽 Pockets Full of Money兜兜全是钱Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Fictional setting + sweet romance + military marriage + building wealth + triplets + marriage before love + military compound] [Heroine: Ji Xiangsi; hero: Lu Chen] The talented heiress Ji Xiangsi transmigrated. One moment she was fleeing her wedding in front of a crowd; the next, she had become a 1985 version of herself, a lazy glutton who loved causing trouble and abusing her husband. From the start, her husband asked for a divorce because she had bullied his former sweetheart. She was also br 3.7kReads8.9Score50314d adds
16. 116 惊 Jing Yu Xun Jin 惊予浔槿 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later | Older man | Sweet romance | 1v1, both leads are each other's only partner | Slow burn] [The rating just came out, but it'll go up later] In Beijing's elite circles, everyone said the eldest daughter of the Luo family was cold and indifferent. Luo Jin thought so too, and figured she was perfectly suited to being a pawn in a marriage alliance. So when the “smiling King of Hell” proposed to her in front of everyone at a banquet, she asked only six words: “When are we r 11.8kReads8.4Score1.1k14d adds

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    You absolutely must read this book.

17. 117 鸡 Chickens and Ducks in One Cage! Dr. Sheng's Nine-to-Five Love 鸡鸭同笼！晟医生的爱朝九晚五 Summer Roses Are Stunning夏季的玫瑰美艳动人Modern Romance212k WordsOngoing After a long-planned family banquet, Chaoyan’s world comes crashing down! Her own parents actually sent her straight into the bed of her sworn enemy, and even had their marriage registered on her behalf! She was determined to tear up the courtroom and become a champion of justice, a true “legal golden hen.” But instead, she ran into a doctor as green as Biluochun tea, a “white-cut duck” named Sheng Shiyan! - When they were children, he stomped on her beloved pet and summer vacation insect sp —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The first book is angst-inducing.

18. 118 陆 The Young Master Lu's Image Has Fallen Apart! 陆少人设崩了！ Summer Roses Are Stunning夏季的玫瑰美艳动人Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted Two formidable leads | Marriage first, love later | A playboy turns over a new leaf | An ice queen melts / Wealthy-family power struggles + suspense + plenty of sweetness | Intense push and pull! _ The best love makes us better people! From strangers to soulmates, seven whole years | Grown-up love is a straightforward game of wits! - It began with desire and ended with two souls entwined. “Lu Jingchen, we’re just getting what we want from each other.” “Song Wanning, I want more than three m 14Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 119 傅 President Fu, Please Sign the Marriage Contract 傅总契约婚姻请签收 Summer Roses Are Stunning夏季的玫瑰美艳动人Modern Romance108k WordsCompleted A wealthy-family rivalry: Business marriage × power couple showdown × childhood sweethearts Fu Qingchen, a ruthless business predator, enters a marriage of convenience for profit. Sang Ye, a design prodigy and heiress, bows to her family's wishes. Drugged on their wedding night, they wake up and tacitly pretend to have amnesia, yet spend every night trying to outdo each other... - He buys her company; she charms his rival. He declares his ownership of her in public; she turns around and provo 19Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 120 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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    A bittersweet, agonizing story of reconciliation after a broken relationship, very delicately crafted. [Self-recommended, welcome to read] A long-awaited reunion. After being rejected with his love letter, the male lead meticulously prepared a graduation party to try and mend things, but the female lead, due to family issues and her own suicidal thoughts, cut off all contact. They meet again at work; he's still the aloof CEO, but he starts showering her with flirtatious remarks and subtle advances. Initially, the male lead feels she's not entirely innocent, that she has ulterior motives for getting close to him, but he willingly falls for her. After they get together, on the surface, they seem very compatible, but in reality, she's already prepared to break up. Misunderstandings erupt, they break up, and the male lead discovers her severe suicidal tendencies, leading him to pursue and redeem her. He once said, "I know how to choose between those who like me and those I like," but later he breaks all his principles for her. A heart-wrenching chase to win her back | The male lead's elaborate displays of affection in the later stages of the reconciliation.

21. 121 揣 I Ran Away Pregnant! When We Met Again, Mr. Sheng’s Eyes Turned Red 揣娃跑！再重逢盛先生红了眼 Little Coconut YOO小椰YOOModern Romance613k WordsOngoing [Radiant, resilient beauty × obsessive, ruthless madman] [A slow-burn reunion after heartbreak | Both leads are devoted to each other | Adoring husband | Powerful man humbled by love] They were together for three years. To protect Sheng Jinchen, Ning Wan pretended to be a heartless traitor. She told him she had never loved him, that he had only been a comfort during a lonely spell, a replacement for her ex-boyfriend. She bore all the pain alone, then quietly left while pregnant. Seven years late 61Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Mutual redemption.

22. 122 晚 A Passion That Came Too Late 晚来的炽意 Mu Nan苜喃Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted [Powerful-family romance · eight-year age gap · groveling ex chases her · marriage first, love later · an old flame reignites] In Shen Jingheng's world, there was only work and responsibility. Lin Wan was the wife he'd forgotten in a corner, the mother of his daughter, but never the woman he loved. That day, an argument in the study shattered the silence. Their seemingly glamorous marriage into a powerful family was nothing more than a bargaining chip he had offered to secure his younger brother 1.7kReads6.7Score10214d adds

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    The love between the older brother and sister-in-law is a slow and steady kind of love, both plain and passionate.

23. 123 于 Trembling Kisses in His Arms 于他怀中颤吻 Huo Lanshan霍澜山Modern Romance293k WordsOngoing [Unhinged, possessive young master × sweet girl who gets a thorough comeuppance after trying to seduce him] Fu Shaoting is at the very top of the powerful elite in the capital, with an arrogant, handsome face to match. Fang Tang had secretly loved him for eight years, and every time, she tried to come up with an excuse to cover it up. “I had no choice...” - When her lie was exposed, Fu Shaoting proposed a marriage of convenience, and Fang Tang agreed. He sneered: “So you can sleep with me and th 597Reads—Score10614d adds

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    The male lead is both ruthless and charming, especially fond of kissing the female lead. He's naturally alluring, and every move he makes is incredibly captivating. I'm totally hooked! 🍒🍒

24. 124 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

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    This was originally just a story of quiet, mundane angst after marriage.

25. 125 亲 A Mom Raising Her Kid, Teary-Eyed 亲妈带娃眼泪汪汪 Just One Pack of Spicy Strips一包辣条就好Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted ☞ Updates on weekdays. Thanks for liking and supporting the story. If it’s not your thing, feel free to move on. P.S. I should warn readers who haven’t started yet. ① The heroine accidentally kisses the second male lead. A lot of readers can’t accept this. If you haven’t read it yet and that bothers you, I don’t recommend reading. Written for fun, read for fun The System is mostly just for show and only appears now and then. Yusu stood before them, a full five-foot-seven, her face stern. The thr 48kReads8.9Score5.5k14d adds

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    [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up] The female and male leads had a business marriage, had three adorable sons, and then began their life as a wealthy lady. Unexpectedly, she learned that her husband would be stolen away and her sons would be abducted. The female lead immediately stood up for herself!

26. 126 结 After Ten Years of Marriage, My Model Husband Suddenly Wants to Separate 结婚十年，模范老公突然闹分居 Spicy Fermented Tofu辣味腐乳Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted These days, men change wives more often than they change clothes. But my husband has always been a model “twenty-four-filial” husband. Besides, for our daughter’s sake, he shouldn’t be making such a scene, even if he doesn’t care about my face. Looking for someone new? Don’t even think about it. 16Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A sweet romance isn't something you do with your husband. A marriage you stumbled upon is a bit leaky.

27. 127 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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    👀⬇️On the surface, she's pursuing her husband, but in reality, he's in control. Every "chance encounter" is meticulously planned, and every instance of her softening her heart is exactly what he anticipated. This isn't just a dramatic scene; it's a sophisticated emotional game played by a master strategist!

28. 128 穿 I Woke Up Four Years in the Future, and the Tycoon Won’t Leave Me Alone with His Child 穿到四年后财阀大佬携崽死缠烂打 Sheng Ciqing盛瓷卿Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted Just started posting, ratings will rise later. [Cold, untouchable male lead VS “fake” ray-of-sunshine heroine + adorable child + regretful pursuit] Lu Mian, a humble wage slave fresh out of college, is in a car accident on her way home from work. When she wakes up, she's somehow transmigrated four years into the future. Not only does she have a wealthy husband, she also has an adorable son. And the version of herself from four years later is apparently a lunatic who beats and scolds her child, h 634Reads8.2Score—14d adds
29. 129 可 Marriage Is Allowed, Divorce Is Not 可婚不可离 Two Magpies二鹊Modern Romance735k WordsCompleted Before, Jiang Yuan thought Chen Wang was merely carefree. It was only after they married that she realized he truly had no heart. She was just a ridiculous fool who had mistaken his feelings. Her heart turned cold, and she promptly divorced him, refusing to cling to him. Everyone waited for Chen Wang to rush off and marry his childhood sweetheart. But instead, they watched the aloof, elegant man show up to steal his ex-wife’s wedding. “Honey, bigamy is against the law.” 52Reads7.3Score—14d adds

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    🔮A rather awkward story🔥The wedding scene begins. 🍀①She used to be very bothered by it. Knowing that Chen Wang accompanied Song Hehuan abroad and wouldn't answer his calls, she cried countless times, but what was the use? He remained unchanged. She was always the one who suffered.

30. 130 芷 Zhining’s Winter 芷宁的东天 Snow Drifting Through the Borderlands边城飘雪Modern Romance325k WordsCompleted At thirty, Zhining had long since stopped believing in love and decided to live alone, freely and on her own terms. Then a chance game of murder mystery brought the forceful, passionate Shao Dong into her quiet life. His overwhelming possessiveness and affection threw off her familiar rhythm. She had thought she would never fall in love again, but when faced with someone willing to do anything for her, The resolve she had held for years to never marry began to waver. At the halfway point of life 305Reads—Score10214d adds

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    They're together right from the start! A laid-back 30-year-old, indifferent to love! A chance encounter with a dream guest during a murder mystery game, and feelings deepen amidst the interactions. The composed male lead transforms into a goofy goofball in a moment of jealousy, a charming contrast that's sure to win hearts. Say goodbye to cheap sweet romance; this is an authentic workplace story, witnessing the heroine's transformation and breakthrough.

31. 131 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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    In his past life, he forced himself on and dumped the unattainable beauty, imprisoning her for five years with bloodshot eyes. Reborn, she tried to escape, but he, as if possessed, cornered her, teased her, and pinned her against the wall to kiss her. Until she heard that voice in his head—"Warning! Mission failure will forcibly erase the host's memories." Oh? So you've finally met your match.

32. 132 昏 The Wedding at Dusk 昏礼 Yeah Yeah, Again and Again耶耶复耶耶Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted [An unconventional second-chance romance] + [A lovesick puppy's long road to winning her back] + A big, happy ending + A sweet little love story At eighteen, Cheng Li tells Jiang Chenxi, “Big sis, look at me! I can be your puppy. Woof!” He shamelessly clings to her until he wins her heart. But after four years of marriage, Jiang Chenxi gets a photo of her puppy wrapped up with someone else, so she kicks him to the curb without hesitation! On the day they divorce, Cheng Li cries so hard he near 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story begins with the male and female leads having been together for eight years, married for four, and having a three-year-old child! Due to human scheming, a misunderstanding arises, leading to their divorce! On the day of the divorce, the male lead regrets it and begins to pursue his wife! The male lead isn't a typical domineering CEO; he's a crybaby who reflects on his actions.

33. 133 爱 Loving You Is a Pain I Can’t Speak Of 爱你是我难言的痛 Jiu Qing Youyue酒卿悠玥Modern Romance3.1M WordsCompleted Lin Lian married Zhan Lianshi, a man wealthy enough to rival a nation, despite her humble background. Everyone said she must have done something wonderful in a past life to marry such an exceptional man, and she thought so too. Then, during their year of marriage, he cared for her, spoiled her, and cherished her. She fell in love with him. 6.1kReads8.5Score1.3k14d adds

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    Highly recommend reading this! It's a bit heart-wrenching [crying]. The female lead suffers in the early stages mainly because the male lead is unknowingly in love, but later his love becomes so obvious, making him the ideal boyfriend [smirking]. The male lead remains silent, only constantly treating the female lead well [upvote][upvote]. I recommend starting from the middle, skipping the beginning and end, and reading the very end. If you have time, I strongly suggest finishing the whole book. I've followed it for years without giving up; it's really good [upvote][upvote]. If you start from the beginning, don't give up! Keep reading, it gets better and better as it goes on!!!

34. 134 掌 Paulownia in the Palm 掌中疏桐 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance900k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Originally titled A Paulownia in the Palm, the first chapters are free, but the price will go up later! [Mutual Devotion] [Fictional Setting] [Forced Possession] [Beautiful Wife] [Powerful Minister] [Adorable Baby] [Pregnant and on the Run] [Ancient-Era Court Intrigue] [Secret Marriage] Luo Shutong, the most proper young noblewoman in the capital, woke one morning to find Ye Chuan, the all-powerful chief minister, lying beside her. Trembling, she pulled out all the mo 10.9kReads8.0Score51014d adds

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    The female lead is married. At first, the female lead is obedient and the male lead is cold, scheming and sharp-tongued. The female lead is engaged to the male lead and becomes pregnant and gives birth to his child.

35. 135 总 The CEO's Blind Contract Wife 总裁的契约盲妻 I'm Liu Dudu我是刘嘟嘟Modern Romance319k WordsCompleted He married her only because she was quiet enough, like a shadow, and suited to be a blind man’s “seeing-eye dog.” After losing his sight, business tycoon Fu Chengyu was forced into an arranged marriage. He had no idea that his contract wife, whom he called “Wanqing,” was the very girl he had searched for over a decade, the love of his childhood. In the darkness, he relied on her and craved the familiar cool fragrance about her. Yet in her presence, he gave all his tenderness to another woman, a 9Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 136 楚 The King of Chu and His Wife's Sweet Daily Life 楚王夫妇互宠日常 Mu Mingfei木明非Ancient Romance672k WordsOngoing A cool, aloof yet pure-hearted young man x a sweet and clever girl [Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Couple + Both Pure, 1v1] Su Yujing, a young lady of a marquis's household forced to live under someone else's roof, dreams of her future self, taken as a concubine by the dissolute and tyrannical Prince Wei and left to die in misery at a side residence! After getting a full preview of her future, Su Yu trembles with fear and turns her attention to Prince Wei's younger brother, who is even you 351Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male and female protagonists get married in the first few chapters. The story is a bit bumpy and slightly angsty at the beginning, but it gets sweet later on.

37. 137 闪 My Flash-Marriage Husband Is Actually a Trillionaire CEO 闪婚老公，竟是千亿总裁 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance161k WordsCompleted 4.9kReads—Score17014d adds

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    These books are pretty good. The male and female protagonists marry first and then fall in love. The billionaire CEO becomes a doting husband. The beginning is a bit angsty, but the end is sweet.

38. 138 新 On My Wedding Night, I Revived a Comatose Tycoon 新婚夜，我救活了植物人大佬 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance515k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later] [Sweet Romance] [Age Gap] [Scheming Male Lead] Jiang Yan grew up in a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. From childhood, she studied medicine under her grandparents, both seasoned physicians, and mastered the art of acupuncture. However, fate had other plans. Her father's company was on the brink of collapse, and to save it, she was forced to marry Lu Jingming, a business genius who had been left in a vegetative state by a car accident. Known for h 2.5kReads6.8Score14814d adds
39. 139 植 The Comatose Tycoon Falls in Love with Me 植物人大佬，爱上我 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + devoted to one another + sweet romance] An Ran is a highly skilled neurosurgeon who should have been making a name for herself saving lives. Instead, her greedy stepmother and father force her into the dark depths of fate. Tempted by money, they push her into what seems like an endless, loveless marriage, marrying her off to Mu Tingchen, a legendary business tycoon left in a vegetative state after a car accident. Once, Mu Tingchen ruled the business world with an ir 1.1kReads6.4Score—14d adds
40. 140 京 The Capital’s Power Player, His Wife’s One and Only 京圈大佬，独宠娇妻 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, deep love later + sweet romance + scheming male lead + regretful groveling + age gap] Su Tong never imagined her own father could be so blinded by greed that he’d use her as a bargaining chip and heartlessly send her to the bed of Gu Tingshen, a powerful figure in the capital’s elite circles. Gu Tingshen was notorious among the capital’s elite for being abstinent and calculating, intensely controlling, cold, domineering, and sharp-tongued. Everyone treated him with awe and fear. 1.8kReads—Score—14d adds
41. 141 我 I Restored the Capital’s Tycoon’s Sight, and He Spoils Me Rotten 我让京圈大佬复明，他把我狠狠宠 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted [Substitute marriage, love after marriage, ex-husband’s redemption, sweet romance, both leads are virgins] Huo Jingchen had a fiery temper, devastating looks, and a decisive, domineering way of doing things. He was arrogant and unruly, with a strong streak of tsundere pride. He was recognized throughout the business world as a genius, famous for his ruthlessness and cunning. His decisive, ruthless methods earned him the nickname “Living Yama,” and made his business rivals tremble at the mere men 1.2kReads—Score10014d adds
42. 142 罪 Love in Sin, Sweet Captive of Lord Xia 罪爱娇宠，夏爷的心尖囚 Ting Mian Xiaoxiao听绵晓晓Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Chasing Her After Losing Her] [Over-the-Top Drama] [Rekindled Romance] [Mutually Faithful] [Sweet and Bittersweet] The heroine coldly walks away, leaving their child with him. Once feared by all for his ruthless, blood-soaked ways, Master Xia keeps losing his composure in front of his own little troublemaker. The child is convinced Daddy is a bad uncle! She's a pro at biting and kicking, and cries every day as she desperately looks for Mommy. By day, Master Xia runs a massive corporation, his p 234Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead was filled with remorse, ignoring etiquette and propriety just to keep the female lead by his side. It made me want to laugh. Actually, it was a bit angsty from beginning to end, but in the end, it was a happy ending. Seriously, everyone, please check this out, I'm begging you, it's so good!

43. 143 偷 A Secret Marriage 偷婚 Winter Moon Changning冬月长宁Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Pei Rang finally went to another woman. Whenever he mentioned me, his wife, he sounded as if he hated me to the bone, as though the eight years of love and entanglement between us had all been one ridiculous accident. Heartbroken, I divorced him while pregnant and got engaged to his gentle, refined uncle. Just as I had begun to look forward to life again, he came back, eyes bloodshot, to ruin everything. He tore my wedding dress to shreds in a frenzy. “You’re mine in life and mine in death. Who 2.1kReads6.5Score10314d adds

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    The male and female protagonists torment each other after marriage, and the female protagonist suffers a miscarriage after becoming pregnant.

44. 144 嫁 Marrying Mr. Yu 嫁给喻先生 Da Er Lin达尔林Modern Romance376k WordsCompleted [The print edition of the same name is now available / The short drama of the same name is now streaming] [Cheerful artist vs. aloof, calculating professor] [Age gap + marriage before love + sweet romance + long-planned courtship + slow-burn love] Shi Sheng and Yu Wenzhou met on a blind date. But even on their wedding day, she still couldn't figure out what Yu Wenzhou saw in her. Since they didn't have much of a romantic foundation, Shi Sheng thought it would be good enough if they could at leas 34.1kReads9.4Score3.4k14d adds

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    Super sweet, incredibly sweet, the marriage-of-convenience-to-love story is just too saccharine!

45. 145 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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    Sweet and sour ancient romance novels

46. 146 她 She Says Rainy Days Are Romantic 她说下雨天很浪漫 The Egg Yolk Is Very White蛋黄很白Modern Romance348k WordsCompleted Shen Yanqiu was born into a family of scholars, where strict family rules governed everything, from her words and actions to her personal preferences. She first met Zhou Youchuan in her fiancé’s study. The young man stood before the bookshelves in a white shirt, backlit and so impossibly pure. He glanced sideways and sneered. “So you’re the idiot who likes Xu Shaoqin?” The next time they met, she was being scolded in public. He leaned close to her ear and mocked her. “You’re like a canary kept i 1.4kReads7.5Score14114d adds

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    Wow, this is amazing! I was hooked after reading the synopsis, it's really great!

47. 147 原 So You’ve Been Here All Along 原来你一直都在这 Tang Tang de Pang Pang唐唐de胖胖34k WordsCompleted So you were here all along 210Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Fifteen years of unrequited love, three years of an empty marriage. Qin Zheng finally decided to end this one-sided drama. The moment the divorce papers were sent out, the man who had been cold to her for three years finally teared up for the first time. He said he didn't love her, yet he clung to her tightly when she turned away; he called it a transaction, yet he had hidden his true feelings for far too long without her knowledge. Is it too late for this belated affection?

48. 148 新 A Perfect Match on Our Wedding Night 新婚上上签 March North三月北Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted [Mutual First Love / Happy Ending / The Powerful One Bows His Head] Marriage Before Love / Marriage Between Wealthy Families / Age Gap Young CEO with a fatherly streak vs. lively, clear-eyed heiress Talent agency CEO vs. beautiful screenwriter Everyone in Jingnan knew the Jing and Xu families had arranged a betrothal when their children were born. But which of the Jing family’s twin daughters would fulfill the engagement? Only Jing Yuan knew that her sole purpose in life was to marry the number 168Reads—Score11514d adds

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    It's slightly sour at first, but then it's all sweet!

49. 149 婚 Secret Flirting After Marriage: Mr. Gu, Don't Pretend If You Can't Handle It 婚后暗撩：顾先生，不行就别装 Lingyuan陵原Modern Romance211k WordsCompleted Liao Yan was tricked into marriage!? A month after their wedding, her husband came back from a business trip and announced he wanted them to sleep in separate rooms. If you’re going to sleep separately, why get married? Can’t I sleep at my parents’ place? Unwilling to accept this, she swore to get to the bottom of it. Dear Prince Yudi, open your eyes and look at me. I refuse to believe there’s nothing behind that gaze. She was practically twisting herself into a pretzel. Gu Jingyi had been troub 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I don't know if it counts

50. 150 知 When the South Knows 知南有时 Shi Jiu Yue时九月Modern Romance257k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later + age gap + love grows over time + everyday life [A warm, enthusiastic little bunny who gets timid now and then × a powerful man who seems disciplined and proper but is possessive deep down] Zhao Zhinan married young before she had even graduated from college, and her husband was eight years older than her. She was gentle and sweet, and had always lived a carefree, easygoing life. Playing games, traveling, and studying ancient architecture: that was pretty much her d 4kReads8.2Score45014d adds

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