Crime Solving with Two Male Leads, One a Forensic Pathologist and the Other a Long-Term Partner Who Dotes on Him 破案，双楠，一法医，一对长，贼宠的

1. 1 谜 The Mystery: Thaw 谜局：融冰 Elegant Pavilion亭亭楼阁Two Male Leads748k WordsCompleted The Mystery Series, Books Two and Three * [Book One: The Mystery, Part Two: Thawing Ice. Two powerful leads · Crime] * Wen Qi is cocky, handsome, and bold, and he handles cases with ruthless efficiency. * Song Li’an is the young heir to the Song Group, cold and aloof by nature. “How many days do you think he’ll last?” “Three. The last person Team Leader Wen drove to tears only lasted 48 hours.” * Everyone was waiting to witness this once-in-a-century showdown, but no one expected... When W 3.3kReads9.2Score489Shelves

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   Wen Qi, the youngest captain of the criminal investigation team, is a roguish and flamboyant figure, decisive and efficient in solving cases, yet possesses an unwavering sense of justice. Song Li'an, the young master of the Song Group, is cold and aloof, but when he wields a scalpel, he is more clear-headed and sharp than anyone else. "How many days can he last?" "Three days, I guess. The last one who was driven to tears by Captain Wen only took 48 hours." Everyone was waiting to witness this showdown of the century, but unexpectedly... "Director Song, can you say something?!" "Captain Wen, can you talk less nonsense when you're investigating a case?" A corpse, a code, a meticulously designed trap! When Song Li'an stepped into the trap, Wen Qi did not hesitate, protecting him with his life!

2. 2 病 The Frail Consultant Goes on a Rampage, and the Wolfish Captain Would Give His Life for Him 病弱顾问杀疯了，狼狗队长命给他 Doudou from Zhongyue Province中月省的逗逗Two Male Leads1.8M WordsOngoing The main story is complete. [Crime investigation and suspense | Two formidable partners | Criminal psychology | High-IQ mind games | Passionate ensemble cast] Five years ago, Yan Guici left without a word. Five years later, at the scene of a bizarre murder, He Wenxiao finally came face-to-face with the person who owed him an explanation. In an art gallery, a woman in a red dress hung above the display platform, while white lisianthus covered the scene. Everyone was searching for the killer, but 7.9kReads8.2Score1.1kShelves

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   [A proud, protective, and loyal wolf-dog × A cold, aloof, and sickly beauty; strong and mutually doting, a broken mirror mended] Five years ago, Yan Guici, the most renowned genius scholar at C University, left without a word. Five years later, he returns as a top-tier specially appointed consultant, still aloof and aloof, his intelligence still overwhelming everyone, but he's unfortunately afflicted with a "sickly beauty" constitution, prone to fainting from a gust of wind and suffering from stomach aches at any moment. And coincidentally, his partner is none other than his old acquaintance whom he cruelly abandoned years ago—now the decisive and hot-tempered captain, He Wenxiao. Upon their first meeting, Captain He is sarcastic and cynical, but Yan Guici ignores him completely. Everyone in the department assumes these two are irreconcilable enemies. Until one day, after working overtime—everyone witnessed the usually volatile Captain He, who had vowed to be "business as usual," wrap a heavy coat around Consultant Yan's thin shoulders, his face dark, while holding a cup of freshly made warm honey water, coaxing him in a low voice, "Darling, can you take your stomach medicine before looking at the documents?" What was supposed to be a misunderstanding turned into intimate care. What was supposed to be impartial turned into endless favoritism and protection. Yan Guici thought he would have to navigate the mysteries alone, but he never expected that the seemingly wild and untamed man had actually been waiting for him for five years, barging back into his world without explanation, facing all the storms together. This was a long-awaited reunion of equals, and a warm and healing display of absolute favoritism. No matter how many times, as long as it's you, my heart will flutter again.

3. 3 重 Major Crimes Investigation Division 重案调查科 Lu Lufa Fa路路法法Two Male Leads461k WordsCompleted [The rating just came out a little low, but don’t worry, read on!] (A roguishly handsome, gentle criminal investigation captain × a cool-on-the-outside, warm-on-the-inside, delicate-looking criminal psychology expert + episodic mysteries + mutual salvation + two equally matched, devoted leads) Shen Mengshu is a 24-year-old psychology prodigy with an exceptional IQ. He’s used to treating everyone with gentle detachment, until he meets Yun Zhiyuan, captain of Luoyang City’s criminal investigation 8.9kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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   Of all the crime fiction novels I've read, only these two have truly caught my eye. The romance is sweet, and the authors' descriptions are incredibly detailed—even the food and the corpses. So, if you can't handle that, you can simply skip them.

4. 4 尸 The Language of the Dead [Crime Investigation] 尸语【刑侦】 Lu Lufa Fa路路法法Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [Alternate Universe + Flirty Contrast + Case-of-the-Week Investigations + Healing + HE + Two Powerful Leads, Both Pure + Ensemble Cast + Some Dark Content] [Roguish, handsome, sharp-tongued, talkative team captain Qi Yan × deaf, frail but tough “living corpse” genius forensic doctor Mo Wen] Twenty-four-year-old genius forensic doctor Mo Wen is assigned to the squad out of the blue. Qi Yan strongly objects, convinced the “genius” has come to coast on the team's reputation. Geniuses only cause 23.4kReads9.2Score4.4kShelves
5. 5 分 Breakup on Hold, Solving the Case Comes First 分手暂停，破案要紧 Truck Driver卡车司基Two Male Leads300k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Two male leads + both devoted to each other + suspense + sweet everyday romance + down-to-earth, brainy characters (though they might just be lovestruck)] Also known as We Broke Up, and Half of One of Us Lost Their Memory, and Even After Losing My Memory, I Fell in Love with the Same Person at First Sight. Cheng Yun is a medical student who switched paths halfway through. He's highly intelligent, handsome, and comes from a good family. Lin Yan studied law but makes a living solving c 1kReads8.3Score193Shelves

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   [Completed, low rating is due to insufficient reviews [facepalm]] Elite forensic pathologist x roguish but handsome detective. They have a cold war and break up, then the detective unexpectedly suffers amnesia. Upon waking, he falls in love at first sight with the forensic pathologist again! Super sweet! The plot unfolds through a series of cases, with rigorous logic, meticulous details, and absolutely no simplistic plot points! Guaranteed to be a great read.

6. 6 破 Breaking Boundaries to Hunt Down Killers: The Captain's First Love Is a Heavenly Master! 破界追凶：队长的白月光是天师！ The Hurrying Typing Bunny狂奔的码字兔Two Male Leads681k WordsCompleted [Two male leads] [Tough, devoted top × gifted metaphysics genius with a sharp tongue and a cold heart bottom] [Power couple + rekindled love + mutual pining + light suspense + supernatural] Xie Lan had secretly loved Lu Yan for years, but in the end, he left in dejection. Years later, they meet again, under such circumstances. Xie Lan, a rising master of the occult, now sits in the Special Investigations Division’s hard, cold chair over a commission dispute no one can explain. And sitting across 13.8kReads8.9Score2.3kShelves

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   Page 1 features a criminal investigation team leader and a criminal psychology consultant, while page 2 features a criminal investigation team leader and a forensic pathologist. Both are by the same author and have crossover stories! Highly recommended!! [Cool][Cool] Page 3 leans towards a more mystical/mystical style, with three or four secondary couples (if I remember correctly). There are quite a few romantic subplots, but they're still decent. Those interested can check them out.

7. 7 罪 The Perfect Partners in Crime 罪佳拍档 Let Ah Rang让阿让Two Male Leads443k WordsCompleted [Powerhouse Duo + Two Male Leads + Criminal Investigation] A battle-ready squad leader X a brilliant forensic doctor from a wealthy family After three years without a single murder, Jing'an City is hit by seven or eight major cases in one year. The killers are executed one after another, yet someone is always one step ahead of the police. Who is punishing the murderers in place of the law? What is the true original sin behind the seven deadly sins? As it turns out, they are the same kind of pers 4.4kReads9.2Score540Shelves

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   These three are good; they all feature forensic pathologists and criminal investigation team leaders.

8. 8 秦 Captain Qin! Forensic Doctor Zhao Is Head Over Heels for You 秦队！赵法医他超爱你 Gui Mu鬼木Two Male Leads339k WordsCompleted (A carefree, unruly husky-type top × a cool, aloof beauty who loves to tease, bottom; 1v1, both pure; romance-focused) Qin Han died in an explosion. When Zhao Chengbo heard the news, he ran to the scene like a madman, only to find a charred corpse. Looking back on the past, Qin Han had followed him for three years. They had finally become a couple, only to be separated by death. Later, Zhao Chengbo finally got his revenge, capturing the criminal gang in one fell swoop, but he was left on the mou 2.7kReads9.2Score301Shelves
9. 9 惩 Punishing Evil [Crime Investigation] 惩恶【刑侦】 Fox Shangchu狐上初Two Male Leads492k WordsCompleted Read carefully before diving in!!! Please don't get angry and complain halfway through! [Mystery + Romance + Serious Story] A gentle beauty Gong + a shameless, doting husband, doting husband, doting husband Shou (pay special attention) Blurb: On the surface, he was refined and courteous, beloved by all. No one knew what kind of filth lay beneath his feet. Only when he saw that person did a glimmer of longing light up his eyes. He hid himself so carefully, drawing near that person with greedy tim 164Reads8.8Score100Shelves
10. 10 法 The Cat Forensic Pathologist and Her Dog of a Homicide Captain 法医猫猫的狗狗刑侦队长 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Two Male Leads542k WordsCompleted Forensic pathologist vs. head of the criminal investigation team + two male leads + episodic cases + brain-teasing crime-solving mystery Guan Fang’s first impression of Qin Yu was: Did this guy walk onto the wrong set? This isn’t a xianxia drama filming location, it’s the autopsy room at the Nancheng Public Security Bureau! After spending some time with him, Guan Fang started wondering why the forensic pathologist was so aloof. He was like a Maine Coon basking in the sun, keeping to himself in a 3.9kReads8.9Score555Shelves

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    The first book features a psychologist and a team leader, the second a forensic doctor and a team leader—both are great books. The romance develops a bit faster in the first one. [Shy][shy]

11. 11 顾 Captain Gu, He's Quietly Fallen for It Again 顾队，他又悄悄真香了 Camellia XiaoxiaoCamellia筱筱Two Male Leads315k WordsCompleted [ABO / Two male leads / Marriage first, love later] Gu Yulin is an S-rank Alpha, a notoriously icy workaholic who despises being told what to do. When the pheromone matching center informs him that an Omega with an exceptionally rare compatibility rating has been found, he scoffs. Xie Zhiwei is an S-rank Omega, a genius expert in his field who is notoriously hard to book and cool to the point of indifference. Faced with a compatibility report showing a staggering 98%, he signs the marriage paper 11.5kReads8.8Score1.8kShelves

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    These two books are absolutely amazing!

12. 12 法 The Forensic Doctor Was Supposed to Be His Partner, So Why Is He the Exception? 法医是给他搭档的，怎么成了例外 Fu Zhaolan傅昭澜Two Male Leads1.5M WordsCompleted Crime Scene Specimen Room 2. A modern crime investigation novel starring Yan Jiyuan and Jiang Yuan, with many new supporting characters. A dual-clean, dual-strong pairing, with standalone cases and no characters acting stupidly. Hope you enjoy! 1kReads9.4Score326Shelves

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    These two incredibly good movies, featuring gunshots and scalpel echoes, are sequels to Crime Specimen. The cases are well-written with twists and turns, and the romance is sweet. It's the kind of story that unfolds gradually and steadily, with the focus on the cases.

13. 13 罪 The Crime Specimen Museum 罪案标本馆 Fu Zhaolan傅昭澜Two Male Leads703k WordsCompleted (The rating just came out and is still climbing) [Two male leads + equally matched + criminal investigation captain x stone-faced forensic pathologist + one-on-one romance + devoted couple + happy ending] A genius forensic pathologist and a tough, battle-hardened detective join forces to unravel baffling major cases. Bizarre murders, serial puzzles, and locked-room mysteries keep cropping up. Everyone else is at a loss, but these two face every challenge head-on. He charges into danger, protect 3.9kReads8.6Score594Shelves
14. 14 陆 Dr. Lu, Forensic Pathologist, Takes the Lead 陆法医在上 Expired Peach Preserves过期的蜜桃罐头Two Male Leads593k WordsCompleted [Audio drama now available] “About Captain Yu Being Completely Under His Wife's Thumb” Yu Anyu is upright and hates evil. He is passionate and brave, respects life and the truth, and loves the world. Lu Li isn't cut out to be a forensic doctor. Aside from his clever mind and handsome face, he's good for nothing. He doesn't love his work, has no compassion or empathy, and has no interest in pursuing justice. He loves only Yu Anyu. Any affection he feels for the world is simply because Yu Anyu lov 1.4kReads8.8Score213Shelves

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    Forensic pathologist and criminal investigation team leader, Director Lu and Captain Yu's interactions are incredibly sweet. [Admiration][Admiration]

15. 15 路 Captain Lu! I'm Leaving My Escape Route to You 路队！我的退路交给你了 Elegant Pavilion亭亭楼阁Two Male Leads723k WordsCompleted The fourth installment in the Mystery Series: Mystery: The Road Home [Criminal investigation + suspense + two equally strong leads + both devoted to one another + younger man/older man + fictional setting] *From kindergarten to Jing'an University, the names Huo Yan and Lu Yufeng were always mentioned together. *One was like the blazing midsummer sun, passionate and untamed, always racing ahead in pursuit of the wind; *the other was like a deep pool on a still night, reserved and disciplined, alw 1.7kReads8.4Score264Shelves

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    This novel features two male protagonists, not a forensic doctor and a detective, but two police officers working side-by-side, Captain Huo and Captain Lu. They offer each other warmth and care, and the crime-solving scenes are particularly exciting, with mind-bending suspense and intrigue. [Thumbs up] For crime-solving stories, high-quality novels are a must-read!

16. 16 读 The Corpse Reader 读尸人 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Standalone cases + criminal investigation + two male leads + mind-bending mystery The Linghai Public Security Bureau established a major crimes unit. Just as everyone was wondering which criminal investigation captain would be given the job, they were told that the provincial bureau had parachuted someone in directly. Everyone was curious about the new head of the major crimes unit. Cases piled up, from opening coffins for autopsies and childbirth after death to missing wives. See how a forensic 50.4kReads9.2Score4.8kShelves

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    The first one is really good, but it only recently finished, so the rating isn't high. I highly recommend the later books; they're all really good. They're all written by the same author [laughs].

17. 17 刑 Criminal Investigation: Major Crimes Unit, Part Three 刑侦之重案组第三部 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Mystery1.7M WordsOngoing Crime investigation + episodic stories + no female lead + understandable even if you haven't read the first two books Book One: Crime Investigation: Major Crimes Unit Book Two: Crime Investigation: Major Crimes Unit, Book Two The city bureau in Linghai is once again caught in turmoil, and the Major Crimes Unit led by Lin Mu is back in action. The former captain has become the sole suspect in a mass murder. What is the truth behind it all? 41.7kReads8.8Score2.3kShelves
18. 18 刑 Criminal Investigation: Major Crimes Unit, Part Two 刑侦之重案组第二部 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Criminal investigation + no System + episodic cases + fast-paced A butcher’s killing spree on a rainy night brings Lin Mu, a former member of the Special Cases Investigation Team, back into action alongside top forensic pathologist Bai Miao. As they follow the clues, they discover the truth is far more complicated than it first appears. A mysterious hallucinogenic drug has surfaced again. Can they follow the trail this time and uncover who is pulling the strings...? 18.3kReads9.1Score2kShelves
19. 19 晚 Crossing the Late Boat [Crime Investigation] 晚舟渡【刑侦】 Xiao Erlang潇二郎Two Male Leads239k WordsCompleted Completed. Come on in and enjoy! [Switch × case-of-the-week cases × major case × happy ending × a little bittersweet angst × healing] Yu Wanzhou, who has emotional detachment syndrome, & Zhou Jiyeye, the thoughtful, gentle, considerate captain of the “unofficial” task force If the world is colorful, then Yu Wanzhou's world is gray and white. Zhou Jiyeye barged into his life and entered his world. He colored Yu Wanzhou's eyes, letting him see the world as it truly was. He also painted a streak o 1.1kReads8.6Score165Shelves

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    Wow, these are absolutely gorgeous.

20. 20 辨 Telling Good from Evil in Chaos: A Detective Captain Teams Up with a Consultant 辨善恶混沌：当刑侦队长携手顾问 Good Night, L晚安啦LTwo Male Leads420k WordsCompleted [Two male leads] [Crime investigation] [Both are each other's only partner] [Brilliant, handsome crime squad captain VS refined, composed psychological expert] [P.S. Their world has nothing to do with ours. Nothing is unreasonable; it’s simply how that world is set up.] Mysterious methods of committing crimes? Fugitive criminals who would rather die than talk? Under an overwhelming advantage in intelligence and psychological control, none of these things are a problem. 2.3kReads8.6Score274Shelves
21. 21 你 You Think You Can Get Away with the Perfect Crime? No! You Can't Hide Anywhere 你想完美脱罪？不！你无所遁形 Mu Yan牧延Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [Two male leads, episodic investigations + overarching case, 1v1.] [The story focuses on solving cases, with romance as a secondary element. The romance develops very slowly and subtly. Early on, it's roughly a 9:1 split, with 9 parts investigation and 1 part romance. The romance gets more focus later.] [The male lead, Song Kui, isn't entirely a righteous person.] [Volume One: Song Kui, Tang Yu, Tao Li] [Volume Two: Song Kui, Tang Yu, Li Zeru] [Volume Three bonus stories: Chen Yunning, Rong Chen 2.6kReads8.8Score431Shelves

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    The first book features two male protagonists; the second has no romantic pairing. It can be read as a series of episodic cases (around ten chapters per case) combined with a main, longer case. There are no systems, no cheat codes, and no overpowered abilities; the focus is on plot-driven crime-solving with romance as a secondary element. It covers criminal investigation, forensic science, trace evidence examination (blood, footprints, ballistics, handwriting analysis, etc.), Criminal psychology (criminal cartography), and forensic autopsy content.

22. 22 犯 Crime Scene Investigation: The Clues 犯罪现场调查：蛛丝马迹 Mu Yan牧延Mystery604k WordsCompleted (Not a wish-fulfillment story, no System, no romance, traditional criminal investigation) While the officers of the Changlin Criminal Investigation Division were still grieving the death of former Deputy Division Chief Xu Wei, who had died in the line of duty, their new deputy chief, Shen Yanning, arrived out of nowhere, stirring up resentment and rejection among them. But as time went on, they discovered that their young, handsome new superior could unravel cases thread by thread, finding the t 1kReads8.7Score130Shelves
23. 23 重 The Black Rose of the Major Crimes Unit 重案组之黑玫瑰 Slanting Moon Over Cold Grass斜月明寒草Two Male Leads285k WordsCompleted My new novel, Nightwalkers: Who Killed Him?, is now online! It's another criminal investigation story, so if you're interested, come check it out! Some wounds look minor, which makes them all the more serious; they're almost impossible to notice, which makes them more dangerous; they seem imaginary, which makes them even more persistent. These wounds leave a sorrowful scar in the heart, a bitter taste that we can't shake off for a long time. * A detective and a forensic doctor join forces, pains 320Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    The last one was my favorite; I even bought a physical copy after finishing it.

24. 24 心 The Psychological Anatomist 心理解剖者 Bug Baby虫宝宝Mystery549k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] Genius Forensic Doctor VS Tough-as-Nails Police Captain [Mystery + deduction + sweet romance + high-IQ crimes + serial murders + criminal profiling + suitable for the timid] Original title: The Psychological Anatomist Schizophrenia, antisocial personality disorder, high-IQ crimes... This is a world overrun by psychopaths. The Cat-Fetus Man case, the Couple Butchers, the Angel of Death... Twisted fantasies of evil always burst into reality alongside violence. A corpse is 95.5kReads9.5Score13.3kShelves

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    The female lead is autistic and initially only interested in autopsies. The male lead is a criminal investigator who works with her. It's very engaging; I finished it in one day. The plot is intricately woven. There's not much romance; it mainly focuses on murder and crime. It's very good! 👀 [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

25. 25 韩 Captain Han Specifically Asked for You. The Rising Police Star Isn't Going Anywhere 韩队点名要你，刑警新星别想走 Chocolate Fried Rice巧克力拌饭Two Male Leads500k WordsCompleted Original title: The Light of Truth [Crime Investigation] Also known as: [Captain Han Has His Eye on You. The Rising Police Star Isn’t Going Anywhere] [The story is entirely fictional. All organizations, positions, and events are original creations for the plot, with no real-world implications. Please don’t compare it to reality.] [Two male leads, crime investigation · Case-of-the-week format] Two formidable partners · Bickering frenemies · Fast-paced deduction and crime-solving · Long-unsolved 1.2kReads8.8Score169Shelves

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    Let's read this one, and then we'll all be silent.

26. 26 当 When a Genius Painter Joins Investigation Team One 当调查一队来了个天才画家 Long Night长宵Two Male Leads882k WordsOngoing (Two Male Leads + Imaginary Planet + Crime Solving + Strong Partners + Both Pure) They say it's hard to paint the bones beneath a face, but Zhan Youxia is different: he can paint a person's “spirit.” On planet W, in K City, an unresolved case brings a man with medium-length hair and peach-blossom eyes, as exquisite as a timeless work of art, into the First Investigation Team's office. There are plenty of rumors about him. “A genius!” “A psychology expert!” “I heard he's Gao Jun's childhood frie 2.4kReads9.1Score328Shelves
27. 27 犯 Criminal Synopsis 犯罪提要 Poems Flow from the Pen笔落诗成Two Male Leads1.4M WordsOngoing Silver-haired beauty with a genius IQ [Qin Yinluo (Chong Hu)] vs. shameless, scheming, lovesick big shot [Long Jinfeng] [Double purity, equally matched, two big shots, two male leads + crime solving + undercover criminal investigation + comedy + happy ending + sweet romance] What should you do when the one who got away returns home after years apart? Long Jinfeng's answer: Easy. A golden cage and chains. Qin Yinluo had been away for many years and met all kinds of people, but few had ever struck 1.6kReads9.5Score106Shelves

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    Although it's not about forensic pathologists, it's about narcotics police—it's so good!! Luo Luo is so beautiful and cool! Feng Feng too! I love this book so much! [Kissing emojis][kissing emojis]

28. 28 罪 Unwarranted Guilt 罪无妄 Liang Kuaiwu凉侩舞Two Male Leads556k WordsCompleted *Zhou Wang × Wu Fangbo Obsessive novelist × captain of the criminal investigation squad A screw-up with a death wish who could keel over at any moment, the bottom × a big, loyal dog of a veteran cadre, an unstoppable workaholic who never backs down from a fight, the top That wasn’t the dawn. It was a shackle grown in hell. A speechmaker who fell and died, a corpse rotting in the sea. Look up at the sky: is the weather really fair and clear? A novelist socially ostracized, a mastermind watching 1.1kReads8.9Score225Shelves
29. 29 1 Major Crimes Unit 188 188重案组 Star and Moon星加月Mystery560k WordsCompleted A suspenseful mystery set among the wealthy, featuring two strong male leads. It just finished, so it only has a 6.8 rating. The story is great ^ - ^ Don't worry about the score; it's slowly climbing! Mystery and crime-solving + family power struggles + handsome rich men A criminal investigation captain + a campus heartthrob and forensic doctor: a suspenseful crime-solving novel with two strong leads. One is Chen Siting, a privileged young man born with the world at his feet, yet deeply concerne 876Reads7.8Score175Shelves

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    A crime-solving and suspenseful story with a fast-paced plot and a touch of sweetness. It's not a long read; you can finish it in one, two, or three days. Thumbs up!

30. 30 野 Wildfire 野火 Wei Huatian委花田Two Male Leads383k WordsCompleted “My life has never belonged to me, so I’m not afraid of losing it.”, Wen Qi . “Funny, I happen to be sworn brothers with the King of Hell. How about I take you in? We can be buried together, so we’ll have company on the road.”, Li Ye . To Li Ye, Wen Qi is a wild flame in the wasteland of his heart, one that can never be extinguished or smothered. There’s no need to ride the wind and sail the seas. One look is all it takes for them to brave the fires of life and death together. . Set in a fiction 2.3kReads9.0Score324Shelves

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    I highly recommend investing in this pairing; it's a great deal! The couple is very sweet, and the top calls the bottom a princess.

31. 31 暗 Dark Night: Criminal Investigation 暗夜【刑侦】 Xiao Erlang潇二郎Two Male Leads616k WordsCompleted New novel: Crossing the River at Dusk [Crime Investigation]. Come check it out ^O^ Completed. The rating doesn’t matter; it won’t go any higher. Come take a look. No malicious bad reviews. If you don’t like it, don’t read it. Also known as Dark Night [Crime Investigation] [BL crime investigation + episodic cases + major case + older top + happy ending. Don’t read if that’s not your thing.] [Behavioral psychology consultant Lin Wujing ✖️ straightforward crime squad captain Li Chuan] [My life is 1.9kReads8.8Score298Shelves
32. 32 余 Embers (Also Known as The World Lost Its Guard) 余烬（又名《人间失守》） Mottled Garment斑衣Two Male Leads790k WordsCompleted [Seasoned, calculating, hot-blooded detective VS. an enigmatic, morally ambiguous young nobleman from the slums] [Two powerful male leads + Criminal investigation + Mystery + Case-solving + Happy ending] A seasoned, calculating, hot-blooded detective VS. an enigmatic, morally ambiguous young nobleman from the slums. The world is a city, and even when its walls crumble, you can still see the light from atop the ruins. Wei Heng: “This world is strange. People only care about when you’ll die; no on 24.8kReads9.6Score4.7kShelves
33. 33 重 Two Big Shots Join the Major Crimes Unit 重案组来了两位大佬 Muzi Yuanbao木子媛宝Two Male Leads873k WordsCompleted Special Forces Captain × Forensic Pathology PhD. Childhood sweethearts, a formidable team. Shen Lie returns from retirement as the no-nonsense, iron-fisted captain of the major crimes unit. Dr. Gu Yan graduates and becomes the unit's top forensic pathologist, all his and his alone. Watch these two powerhouses solve cases with ruthless efficiency while enjoying a little taxpayer-funded romance (not really). Amid the warmth of everyday life and the shadows of crime, they walk side by side, and tog 135Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    I have to recommend this!! Especially the second book, which is the author's cat and dog trilogy.

34. 34 触 Spirit-Touching Detective Agency 触灵侦探事务所 Sui Sanhao岁三好Two Male Leads632k WordsCompleted [Supernatural + mystery-solving + two male leads] After working in a big city for two years, 25-year-old Chen Yu decides to return to his hometown and lie flat. But thanks to his special ability, he gets caught up in a case alongside a newcomer named Li Zelin. By touching a dead person’s belongings, Chen Yu can see everything the person saw just before dying. Using this unusual ability, Chen Yu and his friends solve a series of bizarre and dangerous cases. Every client who comes to them will bri 1.8kReads8.8Score370Shelves

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    Both books have sweet romances! The first one has a touch of the supernatural; the author's writing is excellent, and the descriptions of the story's scenes are very immersive. Those who love a combination of horror and detective fiction shouldn't miss it—I highly recommend it! [Kiss] The second book has a fast-paced and engaging plot. The romance isn't heavily emphasized during the investigation; the author usually writes a story about the romance after each case is solved, so it balances crime-solving and romance! [Thinking] (The only difference is that the two main characters in the first book aren't the forensic doctor and the captain, but you can read on to find out later; the main characters in the second book are all detectives, so there's no forensic doctor.)

35. 35 寻 In Search of Silk 寻丝 Bei Fa悲发Two Male Leads409k WordsCompleted A criminal psychology consultant suddenly arrives at the Hankyung City Branch. Su Shang writes a six-character rejection: “This person has a bad personality.” Director He: “And yours is good? Go ask your subordinates!” That night, the more Su Shang thought about it, the more he felt he must have lost his mind. An unrequited crush didn't mean he had to do something so pathetic. Ji Wangchuan: “I don't know what counts as handsome, but to him, Su Shang looks decent.” Su Shang: “I don't remember cle 1.1kReads8.9Score146Shelves

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    Given my discerning taste in novels, the mere fact that I've finished reading it is a huge plus. I really enjoyed it and highly recommend it to you all!

36. 36 谜 The Mystery: Chasing the Light 谜局：逐光 Elegant Pavilion亭亭楼阁Two Male Leads398k WordsCompleted The first book in the Mystery Series: Mystery: Chasing the Light [Two male leads + only each other + older love interest + no angst + happy ending + multiple side couples] * Fifteen years ago, his parents died in an “accident.” For fifteen years, he searched desperately for the one ray of “light” that could guide him. Fifteen years later, he joined the police force with top marks and finally found himself standing behind that man. * Huo Ye is the youngest captain of the criminal investigation un 3.4kReads9.1Score493Shelves

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    The Mystery Series, crime investigation, highly recommend the second book, featuring a forensic doctor and a team captain, super sweet and romantic.

37. 37 清 The Coolheaded Forensic Doctor's Puppy-Like Boyfriend 清冷法医的犬系男友 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Mystery250k WordsCompleted A young woman in the bloom of her youth dies on a rainy day. A naked female corpse lies in the woods. A bizarre murder leaves behind nothing but a head. At first sight, Yang Yi thinks Jiang Rui is just a pretty face. But the more he sees of him, the cuter he finds him, until he’s completely smitten. See how the cool, aloof chief forensic examiner wins herself a puppy-like boyfriend. 3.4kReads9.1Score379Shelves

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    These are all really good books, they're all on my bookshelf [Sparrow's Masterpiece].

38. 38 暗 Hunting Killers in the Dead of Night: Major Cases, True Stories 2 暗夜追凶，大案纪实2 Shaomai and Red Bean Buns烧卖豆沙包Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted Two male leads, older man/younger man, criminal investigations, two strong leads, both devoted to each other, secret crush, healing story. You don't need to have read the first book to enjoy the second. Episodic cases, a team solving crimes, inspired by real cases! Xu Zhaoyang and Jiang Huai continue working together to solve cases. When delving into criminals' childhoods, personal growth, family environments, social relationships, and personal traumas, we are not surrendering to the complex dar 648Reads6.5Score101Shelves

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    A crime drama with two male leads, featuring a psychologist teaming up with a police captain to solve cases; episodic format.

39. 39 阑 Late Night 阑夜 Shaomai and Red Bean Buns烧卖豆沙包Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted “I've never had the sun, so I have nothing to fear losing. A hard-boiled detective novel combining criminal psychology and criminal investigation. At its heart are two protagonists: the resilient police officer Xu Zhaoyang and the controversial psychologist Jiang Huai. Together, they tackle one harrowing case after another, delving into human nature and seeking redemption. Xu Zhaoyang is an elite officer, renowned for his keen insight and exceptional investigative abilities. He was once one of 887Reads8.9Score122Shelves
40. 40 恶 Evil Bones 2: The Ashen Mystery 恶骨2：灰烬谜踪 Liu Gang刘港Mystery102k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation + Criminal Psychology + Hard-Core Deduction + Genius Detective + Serial Murders + Fighting Side by Side + Ensemble Cast] The dead can speak, and clues never lie! Thirty years ago, a shooting sent shockwaves through the entire town. A man and a woman died on the spot, while the killer remained at large. Years later, another case brought the true culprit behind the cold case to light! At the same time, a young girl vanished under mysterious circumstances, and every suspect 3.2kReads9.3Score716Shelves

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    No female lead!!! A brainstorming session throughout, high-energy warning!

41. 41 破 Dawn of Murder 1: Undercurrent 破晓杀机1：暗潮 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery165k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation and Deduction + Criminal Psychology + Stunning Twists + Horror + Wild Imagination] On the square of the Police University, a horrifying corpse lies curled inside a shattered sculpture, its face contorted as if frozen in a silent scream. Even more unsettling, a note found in the victim's stomach eerily foretells the crime scene. Chen Ye has only just become a police officer when he is handed such a difficult case, and this is only the beginning. A string of deaths shatters 737Reads8.9Score120Shelves

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    Ahhhhh!!! It's so good! You have to read it! High quality, amazing plot twists, fast pace—you can't guess what will happen next without using your brain! It's been so long since I've read a novel with such positive values ​​and strong logic.

42. 42 恶 The Evil Tale (Complete) 恶谭（全文） Bai Ze白泽Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Suspense + criminal investigation + deduction + episodic cases + the depths of human nature + no romance + crime-solving focus] “When a person’s heart is filled with darkness, evil takes root there. The guilty are not the criminals, but those who create the darkness.” A distress call received in the early hours comes from a dead person’s phone number. A murder in a village is reported in the news, with the Wolf God suspected of being responsible! Men in Liangcheng are repeatedly found to have b 1.5kReads8.8Score203Shelves

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    Behind every case lies a heart-wrenching story. This novel kept me up all night; its impact was profound!

43. 43 人 A World Out of Balance 人间失衡 Xiao Youqian萧有钱Mystery94k WordsCompleted [Mind-bending suspense + short stories + no overarching plot + crime + criminal investigation + shocking twists + stories of ordinary people] The deepest wounds are often inflicted by those closest to us. A bloody case at an old family home, shrouded in mystery. Who is the real killer? After her father dies of illness, her sister-in-law sells her to northern Myanmar! The body of a baby girl is found in the woods. A kidnapping case turns into a murder investigation. Who would target an innocent i 203Reads8.3Score—Shelves
44. 44 沉 Lost in You 沉溺 Meng Xie梦邪Mystery482k WordsCompleted A week ago, An Lan’s criminal investigation unit received a report about a strange kidnapping that had taken place on the night of the twenty-fifth of this month. The people who reported it were Long Jia, a student who had taken a year-long leave from Provincial Normal University, and her mother. During the rescue operation, an anonymous video appeared on the campus video-bulletin website of Xuan City’s famous Provincial Normal University. These two seemingly unrelated exposés would set off the 782Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    This is a tightly plotted crime thriller, full of suspense and thrills, with anonymous commentary adding to the mystery. Both the male and female leads are intelligent; the female lead is brave, wise, and not naive, and the story also explores the good and evil of human nature, making it captivating.

45. 45 谷 Flowers at the Bottom of the Valley 谷底的花 Li Shixin立十辛Mystery367k WordsCompleted [Slice-of-life mystery + deduction + crime solving + case-of-the-week + serious drama] Main characters: Lu Jun (forensic pathology intern) vs. Chen Zhou (criminal investigation team captain) Six years ago, a family upheaval completely changed Lu Jun's personality, and his family sent him abroad. Six years later, Lu Jun returned to China and voluntarily joined Chen Zhou's workplace. The two are twelve years apart in age. Their relationship shifted from close friends to an awkward “uncle and nephe 1.2kReads—Score132Shelves

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    I recommend a modern suspenseful mystery novel. It's an episodic case novel with a tight and fast-paced plot. It features two male leads, and although it's a brotherly relationship, the captain dotes on the young forensic doctor (12-year age gap). You can watch it without worry. It's already completed.

46. 46 双 The Twin Stars Investigate: Pursuit in the Dark 双星探案：暗夜追凶 A Thousand Lines at a Glance一目一千行Mystery413k WordsCompleted Twin-Star Case Files: Chasing Killers in the Dark | Solve cases with brains, stay alive with clay pot stew and candy! Gu Chen: sharp instincts, plagued by stomach problems, king of the crime scene. Shen Yi: meticulous logic, prone to low blood sugar, expert in psychological profiling. Both 29, an A-team duo with off-the-charts chemistry! They handle every kind of trouble in Binhai City (meaning criminals). The cases are mind-bending, thrilling, and guaranteed to send your adrenaline soaring! (Ca 69Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one counts too, right?

47. 47 我 I Still Love You Here in This World 我仍在人间爱你 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生Two Male Leads243k WordsCompleted Pure love # Dark # Ghost Judge # Devoted Until Death # Mutual Salvation At last, I saw him at the mouth of an alley on a rainy night. The rain passed through his translucent body, yet he smiled at me, just like every evening he used to come home. “Gao Jin, I can’t go back.” I reached out to touch his fading silhouette. It was all right. So what if he couldn’t come back? If you become the wind, I’ll love the wind. If you become the rain, I’ll love the rain. If you become a soul, I’ll stay in this 109Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    They went berserk.

48. 48 微 A Glimmer Becomes Sunshine 微芒成阳 To Porcelain致瓷Two Male Leads220k WordsCompleted (One-on-one romance, two male leads) A gentle, restrained, highly educated chief researcher and forensic doctor vs. a crude, uncultured captain with a thug's temperament Xu Shiju, captain of the Strategic Support Team, is inexplicably demoted. After loudly cursing the team's incompetent interns, he gets a notice: “We've assigned you a highly educated postdoctoral deputy captain. Tone down the thug act.” The thug in question: “...” He wants to see what this highly educated postdoc can actually do 351Reads—Score103Shelves

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    I walked past the bookshelf.

49. 49 双 The Twin Lords' Case Files 双君探案记 I Love Moving Bricks我爱搬砖Two Male Leads2.9M WordsOngoing Pei Su transmigrated. The bad news: no golden finger. The good news: he was born into a marquis’s household. The bad news: he was an abandoned son. Even worse, he was exiled for murdering his fiancée. Worst of all, when he opened his eyes, the escorting guards were about to kill him. Luckily, someone showed up. But that person was his enemy. It was over. He was as good as dead... 35.9kReads8.4Score3.9kShelves

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    I highly recommend this book; you can jump right in. Each case is well-developed and the details are handled exceptionally well. The author's writing style is excellent and not awkward. It's still ongoing, and the voice acting is fantastic. I hope Pei Su truly shines! [Thinking]

50. 50 罪 Crime Without a Trace 罪行无间 Passion Runs Deep意正浓Mystery178k WordsCompleted Two male leads join forces to solve cases: a homicide detective and a brilliant forensic pathologist, both formidable in their own right, one skilled in combat and the other in investigation. Together, they are a pair worthy of the name “hands of God,” piecing together the bizarre deaths of victims and uncovering the true causes of their deaths, so the dead may rest in peace and the victims may be vindicated. With their fists and fighting skills, they capture criminals and deliver justice. Is th 103Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Come on, let's team up as two male leads to solve a case! A detective specializing in serious crimes and a brilliant forensic pathologist join forces, one with intelligence and the other with skill. With a pair of hands that seem to possess divine intervention, they uncover the true cause of death of a mysterious victim, bringing peace to the deceased and justice to the victims. With their fists and feet, they apprehend the criminals and uphold justice. Is it a serial murder case or a random selection of victims? In the clear blue sky, in the dead of night, are there a pair of bloodshot eyes staring at you as you sleep peacefully? Let's uncover this long-buried secret together and unravel the mystery to reveal the truth!

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