He Only Got Together With Her for Fun, Then Had to Beg for Her Back 男主跟女主在一起只是玩玩,最后追妻火葬场

1. 51 为 I Spent Three Years Fawning Over the Heroine for Her Weapons Arsenal, but She Took It Seriously 为军火库舔女主三年，她却当真了 Jialuoluo伽陀罗Historical520k WordsCompleted [The childhood sweetheart is everyone's ideal, and she never looks back] Zhou Cheng transmigrated to ancient times and learned that his entire family would be executed in three years. Luckily, the System promised him an arsenal powerful enough to crush all opposition, as long as he spent three years fawning over Lin Jiaoyun. Once the System delivered his supply mall stocked with an arsenal, he stopped fawning over her! Who needs a heroine? Isn't a proud childhood friend who's utterly devoted to 6.4kReads8.7Score929Shelves

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   With his life hanging by a thread, a dead end loomed. In the newly established dynasty, the illustrious General's Mansion, renowned for its achievements, had become a thorn in the emperor's side. Zhou Cheng knew from the moment he opened his eyes that in three days, the execution would be carried out, and his entire family would be stained with blood. His only hope for survival lay with one person—Lin Jiaoyun, the Prime Minister's daughter. A cold, authoritative voice from the system echoed in his mind like a decree: "Win her over, gain 100,000 units of space, and you can turn the tide." Three years of forbearance made Zhou Cheng the biggest laughingstock in the capital. He abandoned his childhood engagement for her, leaving the vast General's Mansion empty, even his personal maids replaced by cold-faced guards. Lin Jiaoyun frowned, finding the South China Sea pearl he presented "tainted with the stench of money," yet at the flower-viewing banquet, she let its brilliance evoke envy in the eyes of all the young ladies. Zhou Cheng swallowed all his embarrassment, setting up his stage, his deep affection awaiting success. The day of execution loomed, his heart burning with anxiety. "Ding!" A system notification suddenly sounded in her mind, its voice carrying a strange hesitation. "Host, data backtracking complete... Major error... Target binding... High duplication rate... Suspected... Wrong person?" The poetry gathering was warm and inviting. Lin Jiaoyun stood in the bright pavilion by the water, her round fan half-concealing her beautiful face. Her eyes flickered, habitually glancing at the figure who always served her. But Zhou Cheng strode past her with a brisk pace, the wind from his robes ruffling her meticulously painted skirt. "Miss Lin, please excuse me," he said in a clear voice, devoid of any of his former forced flattery. His gaze fell on a secluded corner amidst the dappled shadows of flowers in the distance. "You're blocking my way; I'm searching for my true destiny." Lin Jiaoyun's fan froze at her cheek, her carefully maintained smile shattering. The feigned hospitality had ended; the true search was just beginning. The system that was mistakenly bound to him, by a twist of fate, tore off his three-year-old mask of humility and finally opened a door for him—outside the door, perhaps stood the person who could save his entire family and was worthy of his sincere devotion.

2. 52 疼 I’ll Cherish You a Thousand Times Over 疼你千百遍 Sweet-Toothed to the Death嗜甜如命Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After three years of marriage, Lu Yanhuan’s relationship falls apart, and she suddenly discovers she’s pregnant. - I’ll cherish you a thousand times over, and may every day bring you joy. 1.8kReads8.1Score163Shelves

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   I highly recommend everyone read this book. The plot is coherent and it's really so good! I love the male lead's domineering character; he fights against his family for the female lead and they eventually get married. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

3. 53 虐 After Torturing Me, the CEO Chases His Wife to the Crematorium 虐完我，霸总追妻火葬场 Oh, Fruit果子啊Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Angst first, then sweetness + mutual unrequited love + devoted one-on-one romance + possessive yandere] He was born into a wealthy family, but fell on hard times as a child. He became her personal bodyguard and stayed by her side for six years, yet he could never warm her heart. When his mother became gravely ill, she stood by and did nothing. Does he hate her, or love her? She was the spoiled, willful heiress to the richest family, who thought herself above everyone. To her, everything in the 126Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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   **🔥 [She was just his plaything, until she completely disappeared…only then did he feel unbearable pain!] A classic "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" story, top-tier male-torture drama is here!** **📖 Title: Playing with Fire / Taming Game / Prey's Counterattack** (Adjusted according to specific title) **💔 Synopsis:** **"It's just for fun, don't take it too seriously."** —This was the phrase he said to her most often. She thought that as long as she was obedient and compliant enough, she could one day warm his heart. But when he embraced his new lover and casually said, **"Her? Just a pastime"**, she finally woke up. **Later, she completely disappeared from his world.** —Cancelling her phone number, quitting her job, moving, even taking the cat she had raised for three years with her. **He scoffed: "Playing hard to get?"** Until… he found a diary among her old belongings, the last page of which read: **"Congratulations, game over. This time, it's my turn to leave you."** **💥 High-energy plot:** **✔ Early stage:** He was a womanizer, she endured her love with hidden depths, everyone laughed at her foolishness. **Mid stage:** She left heartbroken, but he began searching frantically. **Late stage:** He knelt at the door of her new home, his eyes red, asking, "What will it take for you to come back?" She, arm in arm with her fiancé, smiled faintly: "It was just a game, don't take it too seriously." **📌 Tags:** #WifeChasingCrematorium #MaleLeadAbuse #FemaleLeadAwakens #SecondMaleRise #CrematoriumScatteringAshes** **💬 Reader Comments:** "Early stage: That bastard should die! 😡 Later stage: I love seeing him kneel a little longer! 🤣" "The moment the female lead turned around, I felt a tingling sensation on my scalp!!!"

4. 54 五 Five Years Later, Young Master Mo Returns with Their Child to Win Back His Wife 五年后，墨少携崽追妻火葬场 Must-Read必看Modern Romance775k WordsCompleted It was all a setup. Mo Ye saw Jiang Yue as his enemy and hated her to the core, making her suffer through having a finger severed, humiliation, kneeling, and endless torment. Jiang Yue pleaded desperately, “Mr. Mo, I’m begging you, let me go. I’ve already lost everything.” He was icy cold. “You wish. The only thing your life is good for is atoning for your sins.” She smiled. “Yes, Mr. Mo is right. I did all of it!” By the time the truth came to light, she had escaped, and he went mad searching f 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The male protagonist, Mo Ye, tormented the female protagonist, Jiang Yue, due to a misunderstanding, resorting to extreme measures such as cutting off her finger and humiliating her. After the truth came out, the female protagonist disappeared while pregnant, and the male protagonist went mad, kneeling around the world begging for forgiveness.

5. 55 前 The Ex-Wife's Perfect Revenge Plan 前妻的完美复仇计划 Teacher Half a Ton半吨老师Modern Romance9k WordsCompleted The Ex-Wife's Perfect Revenge Plan —Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 56 青 The Scent of Childhood Sweethearts: The Heir Has Been Plotting This for Ages 青梅嗅：世子他蓄谋已久 Jie Ximo杰西莫Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + young married couple + long-planned pursuit + mutual devotion and favoritism] [Brash, straightforward commandery princess × scheming, jealous heir to a noble title] The Princess Royal’s residence and the Prince of Zhenbei’s estate are separated by just one wall. From the moment Jiang Changning was born, Xie Yan gained a nemesis in this world. Whenever the two met, they could argue so loudly they’d bring down the rafters. Then one day, Jiang Changning was betrothed b 20.9kReads9.1Score2.3kShelves

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   For those of you experiencing a reading slump, this is a gem in the romance novel world! "Young and Unaware of Childhood Sweethearts, Waking Up to Fall Crazy in Love" is a masterpiece! Author Jessie Mo uses delicate strokes to depict a love story that will make your heart flutter. The female lead is a spoiled and straightforward princess, impulsive and decisive, wearing her heart on her sleeve. She's independent-minded and not easily swayed by others. The male lead is a cunning and jealous prince, outwardly a refined gentleman, but inwardly calculating and easily jealous of the female lead, possessive to an extreme degree. They grew up together. One night, during the Shangsi Festival, Jiang Changning accidentally slapped him while drunk, only to find him kissing her palm. Initially, the female lead is oblivious, mistaking the male lead's affection for brotherly love, acting carefree and nonchalant, while the male lead secretly succumbs to jealousy. Later, the male lead meticulously plans to help her break off her engagement, embarking on a direct pursuit of her. This book is incredibly sweet, a pure and innocent romance. The author vividly portrays the feelings between childhood sweethearts—their deep connection and growing affection as they mature. If you love childhood sweetheart stories and sweet romance novels, this is a must-read; you won't be able to put it down!

7. 57 暗 The Sad Little Thing Called Unrequited Love 暗恋这件难过的小事 Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Modern Romance122k WordsCompleted Lin Xu has a crush on the popular boy Ye Feng, and she remembers countless little details about him. Every day, Lin Xu times her departure down to the second, getting dressed and putting on her shoes in a hurry, all for the chance to catch a fleeting glimpse of his back. The music playing during the long break outside her classroom is Xu Song’s “Moon over Luzhou.” Lin Xu knows it’s the favorite song of Ye Feng, the school radio station’s announcer. Lin Xu has even stayed up all night organizing 77.1kReads9.7Score13.5kShelves

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   The wounds inflicted by her family of origin made her see "being loved" as her only salvation—from *The Sad Little Thing Called Unrequited Love*. Have you ever fantasized about escaping a suffocating life? As a child, Lin Xu's biggest dream was to crawl into the television and become the female lead, unconditionally favored by the male protagonist and the second male lead. This wasn't just childish musing; it was her only refuge after her parents' endless arguments and the chaos that followed. Her mother was a domineering doctor, and her father a disillusioned and struggling mechanic. In their broken marriage, violence and tears were daily occurrences. Lin Xu became the outlet for her mother's grievances and resentment—"It's all because of you!" This phrase, like a curse, was etched into her very bones: she was a burden, the original sin, the root of all misfortune. Growing up in such distorted love and blame, a huge void was carved into Lin Xu's heart. She craved attention, to be favored, like a female lead in a TV drama, as if only by being passionately loved could she prove her worth and fill the endless emptiness and self-denial brought on by her family of origin. "The Sad Little Thing Called Unrequited Love" exposes far more than just teenage romance. It cruelly presents: **How ​​can a girl who has never been truly loved learn to love herself?** When "being loved" becomes her only lifeline, her cautious unrequited love is destined to be a tragic and humble act, like a moth drawn to a flame. Watch as Lin Xu clumsily and painfully learns the lesson of "love" from the ruins of her dysfunctional family. Her unrequited love is a silent cry, an attempt to piece together herself, and a difficult resistance against the heavy shackles of "it's all because of you." Her story will touch the deepest ache in your heart.

8. 58 合 The Contract Is Up, and This Kept Beauty Is Done Playing Along 合约到期，金丝雀她不伺候了 Yi Xiaochen伊小辰Modern Romance537k WordsCompleted An eccentric CEO with an unconventional way of thinking versus a principled, clear-eyed translator Shen Xingran became Shi Yan’s kept woman for a year to save her younger brother. When the year was up, Shen Xingran refused to renew the arrangement. Shi Yan: “A good horse doesn’t eat the grass behind it. Shen Xingran, once you walk out that door, don’t expect to come back.” Later, Shi Yan: “I’m not a horse.” 1.9kReads8.7Score161Shelves

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   At first, the male protagonist intended to have some fun and then let go. On the first day after they separated, his mind was filled with her every smile and gesture. On the second day, he missed her. On the third day, he slammed his fist on the table and declared, "I don't care anymore! I'm not a horse, I don't go back to what I didn't want to grow old with. I'm contacting her right now!"

9. 59 消 I've Been Gone for Three Years, and My Campus Belle Girlfriend Tells Everyone I'm Dead 消失三年，校花女友到处说我死了 Wood, Forest, Fire, Flame木森火焱Urban1.1M WordsOngoing [Peerless national hero + ultra-sweet romance + everyday campus life] Chu Yang is a peerless national hero who has been living under an assumed name. He disappeared for three years to lead the design and development of China’s 1nm lithography technology. Three years later, Chu Yang completed his mission and returned to the city. Hoping to make up for the regrets of his high school years, he enrolled at Kyoto University to experience student life, becoming a freshman there. But during orientation 20.7kReads8.9Score3.7kShelves

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   Breaking News at the Start: [Shocking! The winner of the National Highest Science and Technology Award has been secretly imprisoned for three years? The young man with a youthful face in front of the camera has completely panicked Western countries...] A steel beast tears through the yellow sand on a desert highway. 20-Year-old Chu Yang is huddled in the back of a military vehicle. Suddenly, the electronic shackles on his wrists beep, and a trembling voice comes from the satellite phone: "Success! The lithography precision has broken through 0.1 Nanometers!" The young man licks his chapped lips, and the missile base flashing past the window is reflected in his pupils—this is not a research institute at all, but a top-secret weapons laboratory codenamed "Suirenshi"! (Scene shifts to three years earlier) The youngest genius scholar of the Chinese Academy of Sciences suddenly disappears, and his family receives a "death sentence notice." Meanwhile, the real Chu Yang is being blindfolded and led deep into the desert. The white-haired general tears off the blindfold: "The nation needs you to develop a god-slaying weapon, the price is... You will cease to exist." (Rapid montage in the laboratory) The young man, under surveillance, eats a steamed bun and writes code, with heavily armed guards standing behind him. While the 7nm chips blocked by the West are thrown into the trash, Chu Yang's robotic arm is sculpting atomic-level carbon-based chips—no one knows that these "integrated circuits" will be installed on the DF-100's guidance system. (Now) The jeep screeches in a military restricted area, and Chu Yang's retinal scan unlocks the final gate. The white-haired old man's hands tremble as he holds the medal: "Quantum chips can reduce missile errors to less than 1 centimeter..." Before he finishes speaking, a piercing alarm suddenly sounds throughout the base. Chu Yang turns and rushes towards the direction from which the explosion came, the medal box crashing heavily to the ground... (Suspenseful ending) Seven red dots are approaching the coastline on the satellite image, while a bright red countdown pops up on the supercomputer in front of Chu Yang: 00:15:00. His bloodied fingers flew across the keyboard, while the lead door slowly descended behind him, locking his medals away forever... (Twist in the caption) "You think he saved the chip industry?" "No." "He saved July 10, 2024." "That never-happened" "World War."

10. 60 裴 Mr. Pei, Don't Be Afraid. I Only Want Your Money, Not You 裴总别害怕，我只图财不图你的人 Autumn-Knowing Bird知秋鸟Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [A money-loving, alluring schemer x a ruthless, arrogant corporate heir] (The heroine deliberately seduces him at first; later, the hero humbly begs for her love) [Marriage first, love later + both devoted to each other + mutual redemption + everyday parenting + a touch of sweetness] Zhou Fuxuan’s ambitions were sky-high, but her life was as fragile as paper. Still, she refused to believe in fate. So what if she had no parents and came from a lowly background? One day, she would trample underfoo 7.1kReads8.5Score596Shelves

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    "Madam, the young master is back!" Zhou Fuxuan's hand trembled, and the manicurist almost painted her nails into an abstract painting. Oh no! Pei Yanche, whom she had "borrowed" to climb the social ladder and who was supposed to have died in a plane crash—had actually come back to life?! Even more shocking, he had amnesia and didn't even recognize his parents. Zhou Fuxuan's acting skills exploded on the spot, her tears more professional than a Qiong Yao heroine: "Yanche, I'm your Xuanxuan~" However, when she threw herself into the man's arms, she discovered that this once cold and ruthless CEO Pei actually had eyes as clear as a college student's? **(Pei Yanche: Who are you? Does my girlfriend look like this?)** The most unbelievable thing was that her savior, Miao An'an, was sitting on the sofa, looking on with a gossipy expression…

11. 61 退 Dumped on the Day of Our Engagement, I’m Swept Into the Civil Affairs Bureau by a Powerful Beijing Bigwig 退婚当天，被京圈大佬拐进民政局 Bei Mian北绵Modern Romance463k WordsCompleted [They won’t get back together + the hero has been plotting for a long time + married first, love later + both are inexperienced + sweet romance and satisfying revenge] Qiao Yitang had known He Jingchuan for twenty-four years and dated him for eight. She thought he was the one fate had chosen for her. But childhood-sweetheart love couldn’t compete with the sudden arrival of his white-moonlight muse. Whenever Qiao Yitang needed him most, He Jingchuan abandoned her again and again. On the eve of th 13kReads8.8Score2kShelves

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    Qiao Yitang raised her hand to touch the lace neckline of her wedding dress, her fingertips icy cold. The mirror in the fitting room reflected her clearly, even the forced smile in her eyes couldn't be hidden. "Miss Qiao, this wedding dress suits you so well," the girl next to her lamented, "Does your fiancé have something urgent to attend to?" Qiao Yitang tugged at the corners of her mouth, but didn't speak. Something urgent? Perhaps Shen Keyan's frowning figure standing in the rain was more important than her standing here in her wedding dress. She had known of Shen Keyan's existence for a long time. It was the "Keyan" saved in He Jingchuan's phone, the "get some rest" message he received while working overtime at the nightclub, the sudden phone call at the last friend's gathering, the sweet "My stomach isn't feeling well." Back then, He Jingchuan had also acted the same way, hurriedly leaving the table, leaving her to deal with the probing gazes of everyone at the table. He said, "Keyan has been in poor health since she was little, I have to go see her." She believed him. Or rather, she forced herself to believe him. Until this moment, the instant the veil was drawn back, the stunning beauty and tenderness she expected to see turned into his retreating figure running towards the door. It turned out that even in her most important moment, she was still the one who could be abandoned. "Help me take it off," Qiao Yitang turned around, her voice as soft as a sigh. As the silk slipped off her shoulders, she suddenly remembered He Jingchuan's proposal last week. He knelt on one knee, holding up the ring, saying, "Yitang, from now on, all my time will be yours." The rain was still falling, tapping against the windowpane, as if counting the moments she had been betrayed. Her phone vibrated at that moment; it was a message from He Jingchuan: "Pick your favorite wedding dress, I'll transfer the money to you." Qiao Yitang stared at the message and suddenly laughed. She opened the transfer interface, didn't accept the money, and simply replied, "No need." Then she blocked the number, stuffed her phone back into her bag, and said to the shop assistant, "I don't want this wedding dress." As she walked out of the bridal shop, the rain lessened a bit. She looked up at the gray sky and took a deep breath. The air was damp with rain, but unexpectedly, it made her feel refreshed. Some expectations, like this wedding dress, are just a burden if they don't fit. She hailed a taxi and gave an address far from He Jingchuan's house. In the rearview mirror, the wedding dress shop sign grew smaller and smaller, like a period of time she had completely shut out. Her phone rang again; it was an unknown number. She answered, and He Jingchuan's voice was a little impatient: "Yitang, why aren't you taking the money? Keyan's home; I'm coming over to help you try on the wedding dress." Qiao Yitang looked at the street scene flashing past the window and said softly, "No need, He Jingchuan." "What?" "I said, there's no need to try on the wedding dress." Her voice was steady. "Let's call it quits." There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the line, then He Jingchuan's surprised voice: "Yitang, what's wrong with you?" Qiao Yitang didn't answer and hung up the phone. Raindrops drifted in through the car window, landing on the back of her hand, cool and refreshing, yet bringing her an unprecedented sense of ease. She had known of Shen Keyan's existence for a long time, but only today did she truly understand that some people had never held a place in her heart. The green light at the intersection ahead turned on, and the taxi smoothly drove forward. Qiao Yitang gazed at the gradually brightening sky ahead and smiled softly. This time, her destination didn't include He Jingchuan; it was only herself.

12. 62 重 After We Reunited, My Ex-Boyfriend the Homicide Detective Became My Neighbor 重逢后，刑警前男友成了我邻居 Qiqi Cub柒柒崽Modern Romance315k WordsCompleted [Short drama adaptation Anke is now streaming on Hongguo] [The print edition, When Your Neighbor Is Your Ex, Reunited Like Yesterday, is now available] [Reunion after a long separation] + [getting back together] + [both leads' hearts belong to each other] + [cold-faced hero does the laundry] + [happy ending] What's it like to be summoned to the police station for writing steamy stories and run into the ex you broke up with five years ago? Li An never imagined she'd see Qi Yan again under these c 32.9kReads8.3Score3.7kShelves

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    [🔥Recommendation|"Captain Qi is Both Flirtatious and Wild" - Extreme Wife-Chasing Frenzy💔] A socially awkward situation turns into a chaotic mess? Writing erotic fiction leads to being summoned for questioning, and the investigating officer turns out to be her ex-boyfriend of five years?! As Li An dug her toes into the three-bedroom apartment, Captain Qi was coldly examining her "evidence": "Playing this wild now?" — They agreed it was just a dating experience, yet he remembered even her pen name perfectly. 💢 ✨Character Setting: 🖤Female Lead: Li An | A timid and cute author, seemingly obedient but actually a night owl, whose true colors are revealed after being caught by her ex. 💙Male Lead: Captain Qi | An icy big shot in the criminal investigation team, who left gracefully five years ago when their dating agreement expired, now staring at her file with dark fire burning in his eyes. 🔥High-energy plot: "You said it was a mutually beneficial arrangement!" She tried to escape with red eyes, but he pinned her against the interrogation room door: "The agreement is renewed. This time, I'll be your lifelong supervisor." Later, the hashtag #A certain adult author is given a personal legal education by a police big shot# went viral online, and Captain Qi pinned a post on Weibo: [I'm following her, don't report her.] 💣Wives-chasing-the-wife-crime-points: He thought it was just an adult game, but she secretly loved him throughout her youth… When the jealous Captain Qi discovered that all the male leads in her new novel were "substitute literature," he finally shattered his composure: "Li An, even if you write a hundred male leads, they'll still have to call me husband!" 🌟Sweetness-filled moments: "Why are you handcuffing me?" "To prevent you from writing nonsense." The handcuffs locked her wrists, and the key was thrown into the sewer—the criminal investigation captain proved with his actions: This time, it's my turn to chase you to the ends of the earth🚨 #BrokenMirrorReunited #WivesChasingTheWifeInferno #AdultRomance #MaleLeadJealousOfHimself #DoubleCleanHE

13. 63 莲 Mysterious Lotus Casebook: The World Has No Li Lianhua Anymore 莲花楼：世间再无李莲花 Cheng Xuzhou程许舟Male-Channel Fanfiction710k WordsCompleted Li Lianhua returns to ten years earlier and meets Li Xiangyi, completely changing the story of what happened before. With Li Lianhua's ten years of experience in the martial world, he has what it takes to stop everything before it ever happens. The characters will stay as true to themselves as possible, giving the author a chance to make up for one regret. 6.6kReads9.6Score799Shelves

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    Okay, I will create this story about the intertwined fates of Li Lianhua and Li Xiangyi as you requested. To make the story more exciting, I will first outline some basic plot frameworks. Please see if the following content meets your expectations. If you have any other ideas, please feel free to suggest them, and I will make adjustments. ### Story Synopsis - **Dream Reunion**: In a dream, Li Lianhua returns to the heyday of the Si Gu Sect and unexpectedly encounters the young and impetuous Li Xiangyi. Their brief encounter triggers a spatial anomaly, forcing Li Lianhua into the world of ten years ago. - **Identity Disguise**: Li Lianhua approaches his younger self as a wandering physician and discovers that Li Xiangyi is in the early stages of founding the Si Gu Sect, full of vigor but already showing signs of arrogance. - **Destined Warning**: Li Lianhua attempts to warn Li Xiangyi, as a "senior," about the future East Sea War and Shan Gu Dao's conspiracy, but is met with contemptuous rejection and is instead seen as having ulterior motives. - **Secret Protection**: When Li Xiangyi was ambushed by remnants of the Blood Domain Demons, Li Lianhua secretly rescued him, displaying martial arts skills far exceeding his apparent identity, arousing Li Xiangyi's vigilance and curiosity. - **Entangled Fate**: Li Lianhua discovered that his existence was subtly altering the trajectory of history, and at the same time, his body began to experience spacetime repulsion, realizing that he must complete his mission before completely disappearing. This section mainly describes Li Lianhua's initial story of accidentally traveling back ten years in a dream, meeting the young and impetuous Li Xiangyi, and attempting to approach him as a wandering healer to warn him. It focuses on the first profound confrontation between the two "selves." --- # Chapter One: A Dream of Returning Home A ray of light descends upon the world, illuminating a patch of darkness. Li Lianhua had a dream, in which he looked around at the bustling crowds in front of his door, with a constant stream of customers, just like ten years ago. "Speaking of Li Xiangyi, the leader of the Sigu Sect, he is the greatest legend in the Central Plains martial arts world. He defeated the Blood Domain Demon at fifteen, founded the Sigu Sect at seventeen, and unified the martial arts world at the young age of twenty!" "With him leading this righteous army of the Sigu Sect, the martial arts world is now spared countless bloodshed!" The martial arts figures on the street talked animatedly, their eyes full of admiration. Li Lianhua seemed not to hear them, standing in front of the gate. He looked up at the plaque that had been burning for half an incense stick, but still did not step inside. Even in his dreams, he did not have the courage to set foot in the former Sigu Sect. Until a figure strode over angrily, bumping into his shoulder. The young man had handsome features, bloodshot eyes, and was full of ferocity. In that fleeting glance, Li Lianhua's pupils suddenly contracted, and he staggered back half a step, turning back in astonishment to look at the departing figure. "Li... Xiangyi?" That figure was so familiar yet so strange—a tall, straight figure, a high ponytail, and a white robe embroidered with gold thread—it was clearly himself at twenty. Li Lianhua looked down at his rough hands, his knuckles slightly deformed from years of gathering herbs. This wasn't a dream, at least not an ordinary one. He could feel the warm early summer breeze brushing his cheeks, smell the aroma of sweet cakes sold by street vendors, and even hear the sound of swords whistling through the air from the disciples of the Sigu Sect. "Sir, are you here to visit the Sigu Sect?" The gatekeeper asked, seeing him standing there for so long. Li Lianhua's Adam's apple bobbed, his voice dry: "Just now... That young man in white..." "Oh, you mean the sect leader?" The disciple said proudly, "The sect leader just returned from a meeting with several sect leaders, and seemed to be in a bad mood. If you have urgent business, sir, perhaps you could come another day?" Li Lianhua stood there, stunned. Ten years ago, three months before the Battle of the East Sea, the Four Gates Sect was at its zenith, and Li Xiangyi was at his most spirited and arrogant. "Thank you for informing me." He nodded slightly, turned to leave, but suddenly grabbed the wall at the corner, his chest heaving. This wasn't a dream. He had returned to the past. Li Lianhua wandered the city until dusk, finally accepting the fact that he had returned ten years in the past. He touched his waist; thankfully, the Lotus Pavilion jade pendant was still there—a keepsake he had later carved himself, which shouldn't exist in the world now. The warm touch of the jade pendant reminded him that perhaps all of this was not a coincidence. He rented a simple house in the south of the city and hung up a sign for "Lotus Clinic." Ten years ago, Li Xiangyi didn't need Li Lianhua, but the martial world was never short of the wounded and sick. On the third day of opening, an uninvited guest arrived at the clinic. "You're the new doctor?" The newcomer, dressed in red with a long whip at his waist, was none other than Qiao Wanmian, the second leader of the Four Gates Sect. Li Lianhua's hand trembled almost imperceptibly as she poured tea, nearly spilling it. "It is I. Is something wrong, young lady?" Qiao Wanmian shook her head: "I'm fine. Several disciples in the sect were injured during practice and would like to request a doctor to come and treat them." She paused, "I've heard that you are a highly skilled physician, especially adept at detoxification." Li Lianhua lowered her eyes, concealing the complex emotions within: "Just a smattering of knowledge. When shall we go?" "Now." The scenery within the sect remained unchanged. In the training ground, a dozen disciples were sparring. At the corner of the corridor, an old plum tree still stubbornly stretched its branches—ten years later it would be struck by lightning, but now it was in full bloom. "The injured are in the east wing," Qiao Wanmian led the way. Li Lianhua followed her through the courtyard, but at the corner, she encountered someone face to face. Clad in white, with sharp, piercing eyes, Li Xiangyi stood with his arms crossed, his gaze sweeping over Li Lianhua like lightning: "And this is?" "Reporting to the Sect Master, this is Doctor Li from the newly opened Lotus Clinic in the south of the city. He has been invited to treat the injured disciple," Qiao Wanmian replied respectfully. Li Xiangyi sized Li Lianhua up and down, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes: "Have we met before?" Li Lianhua's heart pounded, but her face remained calm: "I am new here; the Sect Master must be mistaken." "Is that so?" Li Xiangyi took a step closer, his sharp aura making it hard to breathe. "That day at Sigu Gate, you stared at me for a long time." Li Lianhua smiled bitterly to herself. Her younger self was indeed terrifyingly perceptive. "The sect leader is truly remarkable; I couldn't help but glance at him a few times. Please forgive any offense." Li Xiangyi snorted coldly, clearly not believing this explanation, but he didn't press further: "Wanmian, take him to see him. Afterwards, have him come to my study to see me." Qiao Wanmian glanced at Li Xiangyi in surprise and nodded in agreement. After Li Xiangyi had walked away, Qiao Wanmian whispered, "The sect leader doesn't easily see outsiders; you're lucky, sir." After treating the injuries of several disciples, Li Lianhua went to his study alone. Before pushing open the door, he took a deep breath, as if he were opening a long-sealed door to his memories. Inside the study, Li Xiangyi was reviewing documents, not even looking up: "Close the door." Li Lianhua obeyed. "Sit." He had just sat down when a cold light was pressed against his throat. Li Xiangyi's sword was so fast that its trajectory was invisible. "Speak, who are you?" Li Xiangyi's eyes flashed with murderous intent. "The way you called my name that day didn't seem like the first time we met." Li Lianhua calmly looked at her younger self: "Li Lianhua, a wandering healer." "Lying." The sword tip moved closer. "You have the scent of the Jade Tea Poison on you, yet you're alive and well. There's no cure for this poison, unless..." "Unless the poisoner showed mercy." Li Lianhua finished the sentence. "The sect leader is very knowledgeable." Li Xiangyi narrowed his eyes: "What exactly is your purpose?" "What if I said I came to save the sect leader's life?" The sword tip trembled slightly. Li Xiangyi sneered: "Arrogant! No one in the world has yet been born who can take my life!" "The East Sea War is imminent, is the sect leader truly unprepared?" Li Lianhua looked directly into his eyes. "Shan Gu Dao has been colluding with the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance for a long time." With a "clang," the long sword returned to its sheath. Li Xiangyi's face was ashen: "Where did you learn this? My senior brother and I are like brothers, how dare you slander him!" Li Lianhua smiled bitterly: "Three days from now, at noon, the Dan Gu Dao Society will invite the sect leader to the old teahouse in the west of the city under the pretext of discussing the defense of the East Sea. At that time, Di Feisheng of the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance will poison the tea." Li Xiangyi grabbed Li Lianhua's collar: "If you dare to talk nonsense again, I'll make sure you don't leave Sigu Gate!" "If the sect leader doesn't believe me, you can secretly observe Dan Gu Dao's whereabouts in three days," Li Lianhua said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Then you'll know the truth." Li Xiangyi released his grip and said coldly: "Get lost. If what you said is false in three days, I will take your life." Li Lianhua bowed and took his leave, a bitter smile appearing on his lips as he turned away. His younger self was indeed as stubborn and arrogant as he remembered, unable to listen to any dissenting opinions. Leaving Sigu Gate, Li Lianhua didn't return to the clinic but went straight to the old teahouse in the west of the city. The teahouse owner, seeing he was a stranger, greeted him warmly, "How many guests are in your party?" "I have an appointment, just wanted to check out the place." Li Lianhua took out a few copper coins. "Are there any private rooms available on the third floor?" "Coincidentally, someone just booked the 'Listening to the Rain Pavilion' on the third floor, saying they need it in three days." The owner took the coins, lowering his voice, "Seeing you look familiar, just a heads-up, the person who booked the room is a (jianghu person), they have a Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance token on their waist." Li Lianhua nodded his thanks and asked for the private room next door. Looking out the window, he could see the street scene in the direction of Sigu Gate. He gently touched the window frame; there were a few fine scratches on it—these scratches were already there when he came here ten years later while investigating a murder case. "So that's how it is..." He murmured to himself. Fate had already laid the groundwork, but Li Xiangyi back then was too arrogant to see it. Three days later, early in the morning, Li Lianhua arrived at the teahouse. He sat quietly in the next private room, listening to the sounds coming from "Listening to the Rain Pavilion." Around noon, Shan Gudao's hearty laughter rang out: "Junior brother, over here!" "Senior brother, what brings you here so mysteriously?" Li Xiangyi's voice carried a hint of impatience. "It's a matter of great importance, and there are too many people in the sect to be of any use," Shan Gudao said with a smile. "Waiter, bring tea!" Li Lianhua held his breath. A moment later, the sound of a teacup lightly touching the table came, followed by the soft sound of liquid being poured. "Junior brother, try this newly arrived Longjing tea..." Just as Li Xiangyi was about to raise his cup, a loud "bang" came from next door, followed by Li Xiangyi's angry shout: "It really is you!" The sounds of fighting suddenly erupted. Li Lianhua pushed open the door and saw Di Feisheng burst through the window, fighting with Li Xiangyi. Dan Gu Dao's face turned deathly pale, and he staggered backward, crying, "Junior brother, let me explain!" "Explain what?" Li Xiangyi forced Di Feisheng back with his sword, his eyes blazing with fury. "Explain how you colluded with the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance to murder me!" Di Feisheng sneered, "Li Xiangyi, today is your death day!" With that, he swung his palm, the wind from which he struck fiercely. Li Xiangyi was about to meet the attack when he suddenly felt a tightness in his chest—although he hadn't drunk the tea, he had inhaled the poisonous fumes rising from it. He swayed, nearly being struck by Di Feisheng. At the critical moment, a green shadow flashed past, and Li Lianhua stepped in front of Li Xiangyi, a silver needle shooting out from her sleeve, aimed straight at Di Feisheng's face. Di Feisheng hurriedly dodged, the silver needle grazing his cheek, leaving a bloody mark. "It's you?" Di Feisheng recognized Li Lianhua. "Mind your own business!" Li Lianhua didn't answer, but supported the swaying Li Xiangyi: "Sect Leader, let's go!" "Want to leave?" Di Feisheng sneered, swinging his palm to strike. Li Lianhua supported Li Xiangyi with one hand, and with the other, drew a soft sword from her waist—the very same "Severing Neck" sword technique that would later become famous throughout the martial world. The sword light flashed like a rainbow, forcing Di Feisheng to retreat three steps. "Severing Neck Sword Technique?" Di Feisheng asked in surprise and doubt, "Who are you?" Li Lianhua didn't answer, and took the opportunity to leap out of the window with Li Xiangyi. In a few leaps, they disappeared into the intricate streets and alleys. In a safe spot, Li Xiangyi pushed Li Lianhua aside, struggling to stand firm: "You... Why do you know my unique sword technique?" Li Lianhua sheathed his sword: "Sect Leader, it's important to expel the poison first." Li Xiangyi sat cross-legged, circulated his energy for a moment, then spat out a mouthful of black blood, his expression slightly improved: "Now you can tell me, right? Who exactly are you?" "Someone... Who doesn't want to see you repeat the same mistakes," Li Lianhua said softly. Li Xiangyi stared at him for a long time, then suddenly said: "You knew Shan Gudao would betray me, you knew Di Feisheng would use poison, you know my unique sword technique, and you have the poison of Bi Cha on you..." A hint of disbelief flashed in his eyes, "Impossible..." Li Lianhua remained noncommittal: "Sect Leader, do you believe what I say now?" Li Xiangyi was silent for a long time, finally nodding: "What do you want?" "I want you to live." Li Lianhua's voice was soft, yet heavy as a thousand pounds, "I want Si Gu Sect to remain intact, I want this martial world... To shed less unnecessary blood." The footsteps of pursuers came from afar. Li Xiangyi stood up, his expression complex: "Come back to Sigu Gate with me. From today onwards, you will be my guest." Li Lianhua shook his head: "That's not appropriate. Now that Shan Gu Dao has been exposed, he'll surely resort to desperate measures. I have the advantage of staying in the shadows." "Then why did you show yourself to save me?" "Because..." Li Lianhua looked into the distance, "Some mistakes are enough to be made once in a lifetime." Li Xiangyi frowned, clearly not understanding the meaning of those words. But he didn't press further, only solemnly clasping his hands in thanks: "Thank you. I will repay you handsomely in the future." Watching Li Xiangyi's departing figure, Li Lianhua let out a long sigh. The first step had been taken; next—to change the East Sea War that changed everything. He touched the Lotus Pavilion jade pendant at his waist, suddenly noticing a tiny crack on the jade. At the same time, a wave of dizziness washed over him, and he grabbed the wall to avoid falling. "Is time... Running out?" Li Lianhua smiled bitterly. It seemed that changing history was not without its price. --- **The story may develop in these directions:** - **Lotus Jade Pendant:** The crack on the jade pendant suggests that Li Lianhua's alteration of history will lead to the gradual erasure of his own existence, foreshadowing his later choice between self-sacrifice and salvation. - **Sword Technique Secret:** Li Lianhua's use of the "Slitting Neck" sword technique attracts Di Feisheng's attention, causing the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance to notice this mysterious figure earlier, setting the stage for a large-scale manhunt. - **Shan Gudao's Exposed:** Shan Gudao's conspiracy is exposed prematurely but he is not captured. He will take more extreme actions, creating conditions for Li Xiangyi to encounter an even more dangerous trap later. I hope this story's beginning meets your expectations. Please let me know if you need more details or adjustments.

14. 64 喜 You Should’ve Said You Liked Me Sooner. Good Thing I Was Reborn 喜欢我不早说，得亏我重生了 Ji Bai97既白97Urban1.0M WordsOngoing [Reborn / Campus romance / Everyday life / One heroine / No System] Liang Jing never in a million years expected that the dazzling, icy campus beauty had secretly loved him for twelve years. When it came to love, even if he handed in a blank paper, Zhu Wanxing would give him full marks. But in his previous life, he didn't just miss the exam, he even smashed up the “exam room” itself To win favor with the mean girl he'd pursued when they were young, Liang Jing unwittingly helped spread a false 73.8kReads9.2Score8.7kShelves

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    "I Loved You But Didn't Tell You Sooner, Luckily I Was Reborn"—She had a crush on me for ten years, but said she hated me in her suicide note… **Article Excerpt:** "When I saw the news of Zhu Wanxing's suicide, I was completely stunned. Her suicide note read: 'In my senior year of high school, I was bullied by the entire school, and the most painful thing was… Liang Jing, whom I had a crush on, was also involved.' But I swear to God, I don't remember bullying her at all! Until a car accident reborn me back to the first day of my senior year— In the classroom, the girl who always huddled in the corner was secretly watching me. When I walked over, she trembled like a startled deer. It turned out her notebook was full of my name, but her classmates maliciously spread it as a 'list of boys she seduced'… This time, I will personally tear those rumors apart. And I will let her know—'You liked me, why didn't you tell me sooner?' #RebirthRedemption #UnrequitedLoveRealized #SchoolBullying #Reconciliation"

15. 65 京 The Capital’s Crown Prince Is Both Doting and Flirtatious, Sending Shivers Down My Spine 京圈太子爷又宠又撩，酥麻入骨 Zi Shangxuan梓上萱Modern Romance543k WordsCompleted (No getting back together after a breakup + the hero desperately tries to win his wife back; the second male lead has a secret crush and boldly steps in; both leads are inexperienced) (A dark, devoted heir to a powerful Beijing family VS a genuine heiress, strong on the outside and soft on the inside) * Su Xia is Lu Yanting's fiancée, and she follows him around like a lovesick puppy. She's loved him for five years, but still hasn't managed to warm his heart. When she's kidnapped, Lu Yanting says 6.2kReads8.7Score1.3kShelves

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    Highly recommended! The romantic storyline between the male and female leads is well-developed, with no mindless actions. Is being together just for fun? Why are people who wouldn't take it seriously now taking it so seriously?

16. 66 够 Wild Enough 够野 Jiujiu Cat纠纠猫Modern Romance316k WordsCompleted The print edition is now available, and the short drama of the same name has premiered. [Gorgeous, clear-headed saleswoman × scheming real estate tycoon] They flirt back and forth, pushing each other to the limit. They are evenly matched. Outside the bar restroom, Su Yu asked Shen Yan for a light. With practiced ease, she lit her cigarette and exhaled a mouthful of smoke, which curled around her cool, striking face. Her sidelong, foxlike eyes looked both alluring and wild. She made people want t 26.8kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves

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    [🔥A Suffocating Experience! This Text Instantly Exposes the Social Anxiety of Working Women!] This description is a sensory assault that delivers a mental orgasm! The imagery of "the loud music suddenly cut off by the door" instantly pulls the reader into the suffocating scene of a sophisticated urban woman—when the laser lights in the bar become piercing gazes directed at women, when team-building parties are distorted into hunting grounds for the indulgence of power, the "click" of Su Yu locking the toilet door is clearly the last line of defense for contemporary working women! The author's use of the action of "rubbing her temples" has struck a chord with countless working-class souls! On the surface, it describes the dizziness of being drunk, but it actually metaphorically represents the invisible oppression that working people are forced to swallow: the sudden "generosity" of the leader is essentially emotional manipulation by those in power, and the advances of male colleagues who are drunk are simply a breeding ground for sexual harassment. That poorly soundproofed toilet door is just like the precarious sense of boundaries that working people face in the workplace—you think you can catch your breath by hiding in a stall? A predator lurks outside, waiting for you to "accidentally" bump into the stall door while you're getting your makeup done! The most striking element is the indifferent "neither hate nor like" attitude, perfectly capturing the existential paradox of contemporary youth: we've long since learned to mute our discomfort within the 996 work culture. But pay attention to Su Yu's "disgusted frown" micro-expression—this is clearly a violent tremor of female awakening beneath the surface! When the red lips under the neon lights begin to sneer, when the toilet stall becomes a makeshift trench, this silent counterattack has only just begun...

17. 67 表 You Rejected My Confession, So Why Are You Crying Now That I’m Gone? 表白你不接受，我走你哭啥？ One-of-a-Kind Bee不二蜜蜂Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Bai Mo was reborn on the night after the 2004 college entrance exams. Looking at the campus belle, Jiang Luohan, passed out drunk on the bed, he knew better than to entertain any improper thoughts this time. In his previous life, her father had caught him red-handed while he was trying to steal, ruining his reputation and costing him his chance to go to college. He had no intention of making the same mistake again. This time, he would simply focus on starting a business and making money. When Ji 44.4kReads9.2Score4.3kShelves

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    "The moment you said 'Never mind,' I turned around, but I heard you sob." His fingertips trembled as he handed her the love letter. "I..." She lowered her head, her school uniform collar obscuring half her face, her voice as soft as the wind: "I'm sorry, let's just be friends." He forced a smile, swallowing the "It's okay" he barely managed, turning away quietly, afraid of disturbing something. But after only a few steps, he heard suppressed sobs behind him. He froze, afraid to turn back. So, even the one who rejects you can secretly shed tears? So, that "let's be friends" concealed so much unspoken struggle? Tomato Novels' "If You Don't Accept Me, I'll Leave, Why Are You Crying?" Special feature is now online. Here you'll find more poignant mutual forbearance than unrequited love—his resolute departure hid a reluctance to be seen through; her stubbornness in tears concealed an unspoken "Me too." Click to read: How many foreshadowing moments of mutual devotion were hidden in those missed confessions? (Click into the special feature to unlock the bittersweet feeling of "missing out as soon as you turn around," and see who can't hold back and say "Don't go" first.)

18. 68 一 The Outcast: Old Celestial Master, Is Your Disciple the King of Hell?! 一人：老天师！你徒弟是阎王？！ I Don't Eat Ginger我不吃生姜Anime Fanfiction2.0M WordsOngoing [The Outcast crossover + netherworld skills + lighthearted comedy + beloved by the Celestial Master Mansion + decisive and ruthless] Zhang Zhengdao transmigrates into The Outcast universe and joins an orthodox sect, the Celestial Master Mansion of Mount Longhu. Just as he plans to devote himself to cultivation and become a leading figure among the orthodox practitioners, he awakens the [Nethergod System]. From then on, every art he learns is transformed into a netherworld art! Other people’s Gol 15.4kReads7.7Score1.3kShelves

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19. 69 超 Transcending All Things: Starting as the Sixth Son of a Concubine 超脱一切，从庶子老六开始 The Hardworking Old Ox努力的老牛Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted First comes fate, then fortune, then feng shui; fourth comes accumulating virtue, and fifth, studying. Lu Chen, an office drudge from Earth, was on his way home from work when a meteor from beyond the heavens struck him, leaving not a trace of his body. When he woke, he had become an illegitimate son in the residence of the Jiedushi of Mingzhou, in the Great Kang Kingdom. In this world, fate and fortune rule everything. Everyone is born with a destiny and an aspect, both bestowed at birth and di 17.5kReads7.8Score1.2kShelves
20. 70 重 Reborn as a Zombie King: Keeping All of Humanity in Captivity 重生尸王：圈养全人类 Lazy Caterpillar慵懒的猪儿虫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse580k WordsOngoing [Apocalypse][Killing and evolution][Dark tone] The red moon hangs overhead, and the Apocalypse descends from the sky! In this world, where human lives are as worthless as blades of grass, compassion, kindness, and innocence have become the greatest jokes. The darkest side of human nature is magnified beyond all limits! When Wang Jun returns to the beginning of the Apocalypse, he discovers that he has become a zombie and gained the Zombie King Evolution System! From then on, a Zombie King named W 1.7kReads8.5Score122Shelves

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    "I Became the Zombie King, Leading an Endless Horde of Zombies in a Frenzied Slaughter" When a reborn person becomes a zombie, the apocalypse is about to change. The mirror shows a monster—its skin taut and bloodless, its white eyes lifeless like a dead fish, its densely packed teeth gleaming coldly, as if it could easily bite through steel bars. Wang Jun looked at this appearance, his face expressionless. He returned five years after the apocalypse, only to be reborn three days after its arrival, and became a zombie because of a deep, bone-revealing claw mark on his arm. Fortunately, he hadn't lost his mind. Outside the window, the streets were deserted, the stench of blood and gunpowder mingling, unbearable. Blood stained the earth, high-rises burned, black smoke billowed into the sky, and vehicles overturned and totaled. He was an anomaly; humans saw him as a threat, and zombies inexplicably repelled him. Yet, his senses were heightened, his strength surged, and he possessed the memories of the next five years. Could this conscious zombie be the variable of the apocalypse? He gripped the sharpened steel bar, a chilling power stirring within him, yearning to tear a path to survival through this inferno.

21. 71 京 Spring Tide over Beijing and Macau 京澳春潮 Midsummer Rain仲夏雨Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorders open August 7, 2026, at 7 p.m.] [Heiress vs. Men from All Walks of Life] Also known as Spring Tide in Jing'ao The first time Wen Ning saw Xie Zhiyu on Aodao, she knew he was a dangerous man. Even though he was merely sitting quietly in a dessert shop, eating a bowl of mung bean soup. The little shop was packed and noisy, yet no one dared share a table with him. A few meters around him, an island of solitude had been deliberately carved out. “Who is he?” “Xie Zhiyu. No on 182.5kReads9.6Score28.3kShelves

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    ## "The Difficult Journey to the Capital" Post: To avoid a childhood betrothal, the Wen family's daughter flees in the dead of night. Everyone in the capital says she's running away from her dim-witted childhood sweetheart, unaware that she's traveled all the way to Lingnan to find someone—the "illegitimate son" her father guards so closely, seemingly intent on taking a share of the family fortune. Outside a Lingnan teahouse, bathed in flickering lamplight, a convoy stands solemnly like an inky dragon. She recognizes the man inside the window at a glance: the silhouette of his fingers lightly tapping on the yellow pear wood in her father's study months ago. Xie Zhiyu, the manipulator of this place, also the talisman her father entrusted with a hefty sum. "Just asking about a name, how much?" She asks with a smile, blocking his path. He lowered his gaze, the curve of his lips barely visible, like a blade: "Miss Wen, I am no saint." A copper coin was tossed into the air, her slender hand twirling like a butterfly: "Guess heads or tails? If you win, you answer; if you lose… I'll be clinging to you." A cunning glint flashed in her eyes, and a touch of vermilion had already been subtly smeared onto the back of the coin. How could he not see through this clumsy trick? Yet, she still let her nail-painted fingertips repeatedly open and close his palm three times. "Best two out of three, I win!" She raised her eyebrows like a victorious little fox. He chuckled, turned, and got into the carriage, his robe brushing against her wrist: "I never promised you could take whatever you want." The carriage window was half-closed, a glint of light flickering in his eyes, and he uttered a half-smile: "Wen Ning, don't trust strangers too much." She stood in the evening breeze, the stolen vermilion mark on her palm burning hot. The game of chess in Lingnan has only just begun. He indulges her small deceptions, yet she insists on climbing the most untamed branch in the capital. **Highlights of this sweet and romantic historical romance:** - **A Cunning Game of Hearts:** She secretly plots with her nail polish, and he, seeing through her deception, indulges her with unwavering pampering. Sweetness subtly surges amidst their interactions. - **Climbing the Dangerous Branch:** The more aloof and warning he is "not a good person," the more determined she is to dispel the fog and get closer to him, her rebellious spirit intertwined with her admiration. - **Love Buried in the Misty Rain of Lingnan:** In the steamy sweet soup shop, the crisp sound of coins turning hides a heart that makes an exception for her. —"The Difficult Branch to Climb in the Capital" A beautiful woman from the capital elopes, a powerful minister in Lingnan sets a trap. A touch of vermilion and copper coins, and a sweet and turbulent game unfolds.

22. 72 拜 Please! I Really Don't Want to Fall for a Straight Guy 拜托！我真的不想喜欢直男 Kaizi Shows Up Uninvited凯子不请自来Two Male Leads697k WordsCompleted [Male Author + Truly Straight Male Lead + Strong Bottom + A Gay Man’s Guide to Romance] “Straight? Isn’t that just someone who gets you interested, then takes one step back and walks away without a care?” “Please, stop hanging around in front of me all day. I really don’t want to fall for a straight guy!” A story that begins with a secret crush. But our Le Ye knows how to love fiercely and hate fiercely; he’s no doormat. This isn’t a Mary Sue story, and the straight guy really is straight. Don 8.2kReads9.5Score957Shelves

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    "The Straight Man's Tribulations, Though Late, Have Arrived! The Tears and Laughter of the Love Guru Are Ultimately Misplaced!" Zhao Le, self-proclaimed "Love and Relationship Expert" and "Emotional Mentor," answers his brother Zhang Jiahao's long-distance relationship troubles with unparalleled clarity, seemingly possessed by a love saint! Zhang Jiahao asks curiously, "How many have you dated?" Master Zhao smiles wickedly, "Guess~" The answer is revealed: zero! The reason? Zhao Le laments, "Too short, no one wants me!" (Inner monologue: That's why I only look for boyfriends!) Zhang Jiahao suddenly feels a surge of straight-man superiority, putting his arm around his shoulder like a good buddy, "No problem, bro! I'll introduce you to someone!" Zhao Le internally vehemently refuses, "No need! I'm talking about fate (male) (friends)!" He calmly pushes away the groping hand: Ha, a mere straight man, how could he understand the realm of this master who has read countless romance novels? However! In a math analysis class, Master Zhao actually sheds tears while reading a novel about a muscular man 😭! Zhang Jiahao is stunned: No way, officer? Crying like this while reading a book? Having emptied his pockets for tissues, he could only sit there and watch the tough guy shed tears! 👀 Zhao Le: Excellent inner monologue, unbeatable in theory, zero in practice. Zhang Jiahao: Enthusiastic (introducing girlfriends), oblivious (ignoring hints), and possesses the mysterious buff of "making the love guru cry." The love guru's shamelessness at falling into the trap of straight men again. What happened to fate? Why is it another straight man? Height is a major flaw, but sexual orientation is an impenetrable wall. Tough guy tears only for the book; straight man tears only for the bewilderment of straight men. Though late, it's here! Master Zhao's journey to pursue love (male) is long and arduous; watch and cherish it!

23. 73 女 My Girlfriend Ran Off at Her Engagement Party? I'll Wipe Out Her Entire Clan 女友订婚宴上私奔？我灭她全族 White Tofu Daoist白豆腐道长Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Qin Yan, young master of the Qin family, gains a set of memories and discovers that he is living in the world of a novel, where he is a villain who fawns over the heroine. In the story, at their engagement banquet, his fiancée, the heroine, elopes with the male lead, humiliating the Qin family. Qin Yan tries to get revenge again and again, but the male and female leads join forces to kill him instead. In the end, even the entire Qin family is wiped out. Qin Yan can't accept such an ending. His Q 7.3kReads7.3Score503Shelves
24. 74 蚀 A Love That Cuts to the Bone 蚀骨危情 Qi Lao You淇老游Modern Romance753k WordsCompleted Xia Weiming died, and Shen Xiujin personally sent Jian Tong to a women’s prison. During her three years behind bars, Shen Xiujin’s order to “take good care of her” changed Jian Tong beyond recognition. She was even “persuaded to donate a kidney” while in prison. Before she went in, Jian Tong said, “I didn’t kill her.” Shen Xiujin remained unmoved. After her release, Jian Tong said, “I killed Xia Weiming. I’m guilty.” Shen Xiujin’s face turned livid. “Shut up! Don’t let me hear you say that again 70.1kReads9.2Score5.2kShelves

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    "It wasn't me, you have to believe me!" In the pouring rain, she stubbornly stared at the cold, aloof man inside the car window, soaked to the bone but refusing to back down. 💔 When the car door suddenly opened, she was pulled inside and thrown into his arms— "Shen Xiujin, those who hurt Weiming, it really wasn't me who arranged it..." 🖤 The man gripped her chin, his voice low and icy: "Jian Tong, do you like me that much?" Tenderness and cruelty are separated in an instant. How many secrets are hidden in this torturous love story intertwined with love and hate? 💔 #NovelRecommendation #HeartbreakingLove #ShenXiujinJianTong #WifeChasingHell

25. 75 盗 The Grave Robbers' Chronicles Collection 盗墓笔记合集 Little Feng Who Loves Tomb Raiding爱盗墓的小冯Mystery465k WordsCompleted My new work is out! This isn’t a request for votes. You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel, and I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 751Reads6.8Score103Shelves

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    I absolutely love this series, everyone! If you like suspense, you should definitely check it out – it's packed with content and you'll be hooked! It's really good, everyone, and the writing is excellent. Some of you fans even thought the author had actually done it, haha! Highly recommended! [Heart emojis]

26. 76 龙 A Dragon's Son, Carried in a Ghost's Coffin 龙生子，鬼抬棺 Mushroom Stewed with French Fries香菇炖薯条Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted My name is Ding Lin, and I was born covered in dragon scales. The villagers said my mother wasn’t human. When she died, a hundred ghosts carried her coffin, and the River Earl wept at her funeral. My mother said I was the child of a dragon, born extraordinary, blessed by a hundred ghosts and immune to every taboo... 5.2kReads8.8Score521Shelves

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    Okay, this is a 500-word tweet designed to grab attention and highlight the novel's core suspense and folk horror atmosphere: --- **🔥 Must-read at the start of the year! The epic supernatural novel "Dragon's Child, Ghostly Coffin" opens with a bang! Beneath the Yellow River, dragons roar and ghosts weep, fate cycles! 🔥** ** [Prologue: Born on the Dragon's Day, Bearing Ominous Scales]** On the second day of the second lunar month in the Year of the Dragon, an auspicious day and time for the dragon to raise its head, I was born with a bizarre birthmark covering my entire body, resembling **black dragon scales**. The village shaman was horrified upon seeing me, pointing at me and screaming, "**Bastard! This is the Dragon King's curse! A freak! An ominous person!**" She asserted that my birth would bring annihilation to the entire village and urged my mother to throw me—this newborn infant—**into the rolling Yellow River as a sacrifice to the capricious Dragon King** to appease his wrath. **[Maternal Struggle, the Witch's Demise]** Faced with this cruel judgment, my mother instinctively protected me with her most basic maternal love. I, in my swaddling clothes, survived. However, the wheel of fate turned in a chilling way. **The witch who had declared I deserved to die mysteriously drowned in the Yellow River not long after!** Even more terrifying, when her body was pulled from the water, it had been completely devoured by the river's fish and shrimp, leaving only a skeleton standing starkly white on the murky riverbank, silently telling a horrifying story. The villagers whispered among themselves: Was this the Dragon King taking away those who dared to speak of heavenly secrets? Or… was it the backlash from me, this "freak"? **[The Mystery of the "Dragon Scales," the Secret of the Yellow River]** I survived, bearing these "dragon scales," considered a curse and a symbol of misfortune. From a young age, I knew I was different. The Yellow River, that mother river that nurtured civilization yet also devoured countless lives, was to me more like a vast, whispering abyss of terror. I could see things invisible to ordinary people: the will-o'-the-wisps flickering along the riverbank on dark, windy nights; the enormous, writhing, twisting shadows that appeared and disappeared beneath the murky water; and the ghostly figures silently carrying indistinct coffins along the riverbank in the foggy mornings or the deathly still of night… They all seemed to be watching me, carrying an ancient and chilling aura. [The Eighteenth Tribulation Arrives, Chains Bind Me] The peace (or rather, the superficial peace) was shattered when I turned eighteen. On a stormy night, with thunder and lightning and the Yellow River roaring, **a cold, bone-chilling bronze chain, engraved with ancient runes, suddenly emerged from the dark depths of the river without warning!** It seemed alive, with a purpose, precisely and fiercely binding my ankle! The biting cold and immense dragging force seemed to be pulling me into an abyss of eternal damnation! At that moment, the sorceress's curse, the villagers' fear, the ghostly figures in the river, the "dragon scales" on my body… all the clues pointed to a suffocating truth—my birth was no accident; my existence was **inextricably linked** to the terrifying secret slumbering beneath the Yellow River! **[Fate? Curse? Seeking a Coffin to Survive!]** A mysterious fortune teller, traveling through the area, looked at my "dragon scales" and the deathly aura between my brows, and shook his head with a sigh: "**Bearing a rebellious scale, destined for evil, you will not live past twenty.**" The only way out? Finding a legendary "**Dragon Coffin**"! To survive, to unravel the mystery that had haunted my life, I had no choice but to embark on this perilous journey of exploration. However, when I followed the vague clues and, with trembling hands, dug open my ancestral grave, the scene inside the coffin terrified me, completely overturning my understanding of myself, my family, and even the world—**lying quietly in the coffin was a corpse that looked exactly like me!** **📖 *Dragon's Son, Ghost Carries Coffin*—A supernatural epic blending thriller, suspense, folk tales, Yellow River mysteries, and the struggle against fate!** Follow the protagonist's footsteps, delve into the most bizarre and mysterious folk taboos, confront the dragon's roar and ghostly cries beneath the Yellow River, and uncover the shocking secrets that transcend life and death! **Do you dare to step into this land watched by ghosts and gods?**

27. 77 小 The Sweet-Talking Girl with the Soft Waist Has the Chaste Older Man Falling for Her 小姑娘腰软嘴甜，禁欲大叔沦陷了 Ji Xueyi季雪意Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion and sweet romance + scheming male lead carefully lays the groundwork as he pursues his wife + daddy-type boyfriend + age gap + a touch of secret identity + satisfying takedowns of scumbags] On a stormy night, Jiang Yousheng is rescued when she's on the verge of death by a tall, handsome man. She stays at his house, has to tell him before going out, isn't allowed to stay out all night, and even needs his permission to wear a short skirt. Even when it comes to dating, she has to i 12.8kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves

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    "A Sweet-Talking Girl with a Soft Waist Falls for a Restless Tycoon" Novel Recommendation [Opening Highlights] A down-on-her-luck heiress kicked out of her house by her own mother on a rainy night × A cold-faced tycoon "Mrs. Si, your daughter's jade ring is at the auction house, and I'm the buyer." When Jiang Yousheng, covered in blood, huddled outside the villa, a man in a suit held an umbrella and picked up her blood-stained skirt: "Come with me, I'll take care of you for three months." [High Sweetness Warning] • When feeding her bird's nest in the morning, he pinched her flat nose: "Drama queen, if you cry again, I'll deduct your salary." • When bandaging her wounds late at night, his fingertips hovered near her lips: "I've had enough sweet-talking nannies with soft waists." • He always kept band-aids in his suit pocket, but when she shoved the ring back into the Si family home, he pinned her against the wall and kissed her until she couldn't breathe. [Famous Scenes of Pursuing His Wife] When Song Xinyi held up the pregnancy test and sneered, he crushed a glass: "Jiang Yousheng's A4 waist can't hold a second woman." "The three-month trial period is over," he tore up the contract, hoisted the man onto his shoulder, "Now I want you for life." [Reading Tips] 1. A jade ring hides the Si family's dark secrets; the female lead's revenge is incredibly satisfying. 2. The male lead's descent into darkness, from "playmate" to "nemesis." 3. Silly daily life + revenge within a wealthy family, a sweet and angsty experience.

28. 78 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score209.2kShelves

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    When you awaken in a doorless, sealed room, facing a "goat-headed" figure reeking of decay and stench, nine people who had inexplicably fallen unconscious awoke in an eerily sealed room. Before them stood a "host" wearing a real goat skull mask, behaving erratically. There was no exit, only unknown terror and a chilling announcement: "It's a pleasure to meet you here." The composed Qi Xia surveyed the deadly situation: sealed walls, a long table in the center, the mystery of twelve hours of slumber... The goat-headed figure's cunning gaze pierced through the mask; the game seemed to have already begun. Survival? Rules? Or the countdown to the end? A sealed room with no escape, an inhuman host, a life-or-death mystery for nine players—step into "Ten Days to the End" and uncover the cruel truth behind this deadly game! Are you ready to enter?

29. 79 致 To Our Glorious Summer 致我们的盛夏 Yao Qi遥七Modern Romance102k WordsOngoing All-Around Girl Lin Shuangqi ✖️ Proud Son of Heaven Shen Xiangyang [Campus Romance + Older Girl, Younger Guy + Reborn Wish-Fulfillment + Mutual Devotion] “Youth passes in a flash, but summer never ends.” When Lin Shuangqi opened her eyes again, she was back in the summer she transferred schools at the age of nine. It was hard to believe, but transmigration, something that only happened in TV dramas, had truly happened to her. In her previous life, Lin Shuangqi was timid, obedient, and sensible. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A motorcycle-riding school bully meets a seemingly ordinary classmate—a mutually supportive journey of youthful redemption! "She Says She Won't Date Too Early" takes you into a unique campus romance, showing how the female lead chooses between her studies and her crush, and how the male lead breaks down her defenses with love. It's incredibly sweet and a must-read! This novel, "She Says She Won't Date Too Early," is absolutely amazing! The innocent romance in school, combined with the unique premise of rebirth, creates a deeply moving redemption story. The motorcycle-riding school bully male lead is incredibly doting, while the seemingly cold but warm-hearted female lead is just a regular. It's a sweet and non-angsty read that you'll want to finish in one go!

30. 80 北 The Grave Robbers' Chronicles: Northern School 北派盗墓笔记 Yun Feng云峰Mystery4.5M WordsOngoing [Published in print and available online] [The Beipai Notes horizontal-screen drama is now streaming] [Tomb Raiding + Mystery + Antiques] I'm a poor kid from a mountain village in Northeast China. In the early twenty-first century, hoping to make something of myself, I joined a northern tomb-raiding crew. From south to north, I've seen every side of the underworld and crossed paths with people from all walks of life. Over the years, I went from a young man to a middle-aged one. My drinking got b 956.6kReads9.6Score123.1kShelves

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    I opened a small teahouse, named "Seven Years." Every morning, I push open the wooden window, and the wind from Erhai Lake, carrying moisture, rushes in, while the outline of Cangshan Mountain appears and disappears in the morning mist. I boil water, warm the cups, and brew tea. The tea leaves unfurl in the hot water, like fragments of old time slowly settling. Occasionally, tourists come in to rest and ask me why it's called "Seven Years." I smile and say, "Because brewing a good pot of tea requires seven parts patience." They nod and praise the name for its poetic imagery, but no one knows that that seven parts patience was forged inch by inch in prison. In the afternoon, when the sun is shining, I move a rattan chair to the doorway and watch Bai ethnic grandmothers carrying bamboo baskets walk along the stone path, and couples ride by on bicycles, their bells jingling. Brother Peng, who runs a tie-dye shop next door, often comes over. Once, drunk, he pointed at the counter and said, "Your walnuts have a nice patina. Did you find them at Panjiayuan?" I touch the deep lines on the walnuts and suddenly remember that winter seven years ago when someone stuffed these walnuts into my pocket, saying, "Waiting for you to come out." Now, they swirl in my palm, no longer tainted by the stench of money and bloodshed. At closing time, the last light stays on for an extra ten minutes. My shadow flickers on the glass—a slightly plump silhouette, but I no longer have to wake in the middle of the night to grope in the dark and inventory those shady goods. The rainy season has arrived in Dali, raindrops dripping in strings from the eaves. I count the drops, suddenly remembering what the prison warden once said: "In this life, there are only a few crucial steps." The phone rings again, a Tianjin number. I press the reject button; the ringing stops abruptly, but the sound of the rain becomes even clearer.

31. 81 炙 Burning Hot! 炙热沦陷！ Jun Buqi君不弃Modern Romance329k WordsCompleted (The print edition, titled Song of Sheng, is now available, and the online comic of the same name is complete.) [Flirty Romance]+ [Reborn School Life]+ [Mutual Healing]+ [Obsessive Sweet Romance] A striking, warm, and gentle girl with vivid features × a brooding, handsome, and rebellious young man Only when Shengge was dying did she learn that a boy had loved her with all his heart. The first time they met in her previous life, the carefree boy asked her, “Hey, new student, what's your name?” Sh 37.8kReads9.6Score4.9kShelves

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    Everything crumbled in that instant. His trembling fingers traced her cold cheek, his voice hoarse as if ground by sand: **"Shengge... I'm too late."** The night wind howled, swirling up fallen peach petals like a silent lament. Shengge's soul froze on the spot. She had never imagined that, besides her grandmother, anyone in this world would grieve so madly for her. She watched as Zhou Ye took off his coat and carefully wrapped her body in it, holding it in his arms as if afraid of hurting her. His tears fell onto her brow, burning hot, almost searing her already cold skin. The next second, Zhou Ye suddenly looked up, his scarlet eyes staring straight into the void— **"I know you're here."** His voice was low and hoarse but firm, **"Don't be afraid... I will make those who harmed you pay with their blood."** Shengge's soul trembled. Only then did she realize that Zhou Ye's eyes... Could actually see her. And what shocked her even more was that he slowly pulled a blood-stained talisman from his robes—a **Soul-Summoning Token.** **(The subsequent development may be: Zhou Ye's identity is not simple, perhaps he is a reclusive successor of a Xuanmen sect, and Sheng Ge's death is involved in a larger conspiracy. He is determined to avenge her, even at the cost of defying fate, and Sheng Ge's soul will also become the key... (**A deeply moving and tragic love story**) ### **[His obsession is deeper than a ghost]** Zhou Ye can see her. Sheng Ge's soul trembled, and she subconsciously wanted to back away, but he grabbed her wrist—even though she was just a phantom, his palm was as hot as a branding iron, firmly imprisoning her. **"Don't go."** His voice was hoarse, and his eyes were filled with an almost obsessive pain, **"I know who hurt you... I will make them pay the price."** Sheng Ge was stunned. She had never seen Zhou Ye like this before—in her memory, he was just that taciturn transfer student in the class, occasionally brushing past each other in the corridor, never even exchanging glances. But at this moment, the madness and obsession in his eyes seemed to have burned for thousands of years. **"Why..."** She asked softly, **"We're clearly... Not familiar with each other."** Zhou Ye's fingers tightened slightly, a low, bitter laugh escaping his throat. **"Not familiar with each other?"** He raised his eyes, his gaze bloodshot and menacing. **"Shenge, you've forgotten me, but I... Have searched for you for two lifetimes."** —— ### ** [Past Life Memories, Bloodstained Reunion]** It turns out that Zhou Ye was reborn with memories of his past life. In his previous life, he was a demon slayer in a chaotic world, while Shenge was an innocent girl who died at the hands of evil spirits. He couldn't save her, watching helplessly as her soul dissipated. In this life, he found her early on, silently guarding her side, thinking he could protect her, but he was still too late… **"This time, I won't let you disappear again."** His fingertips traced her illusory face, his voice low as a plea, **"Even if it means defying fate… I want you back."** —— ### ** [Forbidden Technique, Life for Life]** Zhou Ye began frantically collecting ancient texts, searching for forbidden techniques to resurrect the dead. He slit his wrists, drawing arrays with his blood; he stormed the underworld at night, confronting the ghost messengers; he even… personally killed those who had harmed her, letting his blood soak into the talismans. Sheng Ge's soul was seared by his obsession, both in pain and panic. **"Zhou Ye! Stop!"** She tried to stop him, **"You'll be punished by heaven!"** But he only smiled lightly, his eyes red: **"Punishment by heaven? I dare to overturn hell… what's there to be afraid of?"** —— ### ** [The Final Choice]** On the night the forbidden technique was about to be completed, Zhou Ye stood covered in blood at the center of the array, while Sheng Ge's soul was forcibly recalled to her body. Heaven was enraged, and a tribulation of lightning struck.

32. 82 时 Miss Shi Is Being Naughty Again Today 时小姐今天也不乖 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance585k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Three Parts Sweet is now available. You can buy it at the Little Tomato Books Flagship Store.] Han Zhan is a notorious playboy in Beijing's elite circles. His trademarks are womanizing and having fun, and his byword is idleness. To rein in his wild ways, his parents pressure him into marriage. Young Master Han has just one requirement: "She has to be sweet and obedient." Shi Yin is the most well-behaved person Han Zhan has ever met. Born with the face of a perfect young lad 21kReads9.0Score1.7kShelves
33. 83 我 I’m the Doomed White Moonlight Supporting Character at a Noble Academy 我是贵族学院早死的白月光女配 Qi Mu其木Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Everyone's darling, an ensemble cast of high society, prestigious families, a harem showdown, and classic melodramatic romance] Jiang Zhiyue awakens to discover that she is the doomed female supporting character in a prestigious academy novel: a beautiful, poor, fragile, and sweet girl. In the story, she is not only expected to be gentle, humble, and selfless toward the male leads, but also to rush in front of them to take bullets and blades, sacrificing herself for their sake. Yet she is desti 24.9kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves

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    This story about the Beijing elite is incredibly captivating! The female lead is initially treated like a plaything by the wealthy young men, her devoted efforts met with disdain. She decisively awakens to her true nature and refuses to serve them, retaliating and leaving them regretting their actions! The typical wealthy family dynamics are given a fresh twist, with a thrilling reversal from humiliation to triumph. Watch as the Beijing elite scoff at their schemes – the satisfaction is off the charts! If you enjoy stories of wealthy family feuds and heroine triumphs, don't miss it! It's already completed, so feel free to jump in – a treat for those who love following updates!

34. 84 火EN Naruto: Max Talent, Sharingan Auto-Evolution 火影：满级天赋，写轮眼自动升级 An Li安吏Anime Fanfiction246k WordsCompleted [Naruto + Simplification + Invincible Growth Power Fantasy] Lin Shen transmigrates into the Naruto world and awakens a simplification System. [Ding! The Host's Kekkei Genkai has been detected: Sharingan.] [Simplified training: automatic upgrades.] [Born with two tomoe. Automatically upgrades to three tomoe at age five, Mangekyo at ten, and Eternal Mangekyo at fifteen.] [Ding! S-rank ninjutsu detected: Lightning Blade.] [Simplified training: learn it with a single glance.] [Ding 3.4kReads7.9Score286Shelves

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    "I just used genjutsu to flirt with a female ninja and then..." When Uchiha Tatsumi opened his eyes, he was lying on a wooden dummy in the clan's training ground. His nostrils were filled with the smell of gunpowder and sweat, and he could hear the shouts of boys practicing their punches—most importantly, when he raised his hand, he saw a pair of hands wrapped in bandages, but clearly belonging to a boy. [Ding! Host's soul detected as stable, Uchiha Counterattack System successfully bound!] [Newbie Mission: Within three hours, use the Great Fireball Technique to ignite the bullseye in the southeast corner of the training ground. Reward: Sharingan (single tomoe) + Fire Release Affinity 10%] Tatsumi sat up abruptly. Transmigrated into the Uchiha clan? In this high-risk world where clan annihilation is commonplace? But... A system? He suppressed the turmoil in his heart. As a seasoned reader of the Naruto manga from his previous life, he knew all too well the fate of the Uchiha. But now, with the system, everything was different. "Hey, newbie, what are you spacing out for?" A boy with spiky hair kicked his leg.

35. 85 深 Possessed Completely 深度占有 Layers of Forests Dyed in Color层林尽染Modern Romance107k WordsCompleted [Clear-eyed, insecure college student vs. flirtatious playboy] [Sugar daddy + kept woman + reformed playboy + age gap + powerful family + one-on-one romance + happy ending] Li Chuyue knew that she and Chen Jinghuai were only in a mutually beneficial arrangement. She needed money, so she kept going back to him. When they first met, someone teased her, saying Chen Jinghuai would pluck the stars and moon from the sky for her if she asked. But she didn’t dare ask for either. When she no longer neede 16kReads9.4Score1.1kShelves

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    The title of the post titled "Deep Possession" is: The Warmest Possessiveness in the Cold Winter. In the dead of night in Beizhou, at minus twenty degrees Celsius, Li Chuyue huddled outside the hospital waiting for a car, her eyelashes frosted and trembling. Suddenly, a cashmere coat was draped over her head, carrying the familiar scent of cedar and body warmth. "Try hiding your night shift from me again?" Emergency room doctor Li Chuyue always wanted to avoid that overly considerate man. But every time her night shift ended, Lu Chenzhou would always manage to intercept her at a precise corner of the hospital; every time her frozen fingers were warmed by him, he would wrap them in his suit pocket; even the roasted chestnuts she casually posted on social media would appear steaming hot at the nurses' station half an hour later. "Has Mr. Lu recently switched to being a delivery driver?" The nurses joked, as Lu Chenzhou stuffed a hand warmer into Li Chuyue's white coat pocket. He lowered his gaze to tie her scarf, his warm breath brushing against her earlobe: "Just be Dr. Li's personal delivery person." On the coldest winter night, Lu Chenzhou carried the curled-up Li Chuyue into the heated room, holding her ankles and pressing them against his heart: "From now on, this will be your incubator." It turns out that the deepest possession is to imprint the other person into one's own lifeblood. #WinterNightWarmthGuide #DoctorxCEO #HisWarmthIsAddictive

36. 86 盛 Summer Confession 盛夏告白 Ginger Congee生姜粥Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted [Steadfast Good Girl VS. Pretend Playboy, True Romantic] [Playboy Turns Over a New Leaf + Secret Love Comes True + Winning Her Back the Hard Way + Reunited After a Breakup] Jiang He secretly liked a boy. He was wild and untamable, carefree and easygoing, and changed girlfriends one after another. Someone asked her, “What does it feel like to have a secret crush?” Some might say it feels like summer, cicadas, gym class, and ice-cold soda. But to her, it was like a fierce gust of wind, arriving wi 19.4kReads9.3Score2.5kShelves

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    The male lead relentlessly pursues his wife [smirking]. The female lead's unrequited love eventually turns into a mutual pursuit; in fact, the male lead had already fallen deeply in love long ago.

37. 87 白 Selling Clothes by Day, Sewing Corpses by Night 白天卖衣服，晚上缝尸体 Night Shadow夜幽影Mystery2.7M WordsCompleted [Traditional supernatural horror, folk terror, decisive and ruthless] I rented an apartment where someone had died, hoping to save money, only to be plunged into endless darkness... My terrifying girlfriend has a mouth full of sharp teeth and haunts me day and night; A headless vengeful infant on the highway frantically tries to steal people’s heads; A horrifying internet celebrity livestreams herself peeling off people’s faces, while the comments turn eerie; At a Cat Immortal shrine in a strang 52.1kReads9.2Score6.3kShelves

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    🔥"Selling Funeral Garments, Sewing Corpses, Raising a Ghost Wife" - Dark and eerie romance, high-energy warning! 🔥 Chen Xuan, a wholesale market vendor, snags a cheap shared apartment with a "one month's deposit plus three months' rent" arrangement, unaware of the truth behind his beautiful roommate Gu Xiaoshuang's refusal to eat at night and the chilling coldness when she holds his hand—an old woman who cursed them in the elevator died tragically on the street, stray cats circled around her, and the "magic apple" she left behind is causing him to become emaciated... Until he frantically inhales incense at a dead body by the roadside, and hears the howling of a vengeful ghost behind him! 💀 [Chilling Setting] • Fruit-scented incense = food for hungry ghosts • The beautiful roommate's "apple" is actually bait from the underworld • Rejecting romance because the living can't withstand the vengeful spirit of a ghost wife 🖤 [High-Energy Highlights] 1️⃣ An urban version of "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio" + "The Ring," sweet roommates turn into a ghost-raising experience 2️⃣ Using sewing thread as a red string and funeral clothes as wedding attire in a ghost marriage aesthetic 3️⃣ "The incense you smell is for the dead" - subverting traditional supernatural tropes ⚠️Warning: Reading this may cause "fruit PTSD," so be careful when ordering late-night takeout! For the full version, go to Tomato and search the title to unlock the forbidden love between humans and ghosts, and see how the male protagonist goes from being "drained" to becoming a powerful figure in the underworld... (The main text includes hardcore underworld operations such as sewing corpses to suppress evil spirits and ghost market transactions) #Supernatural #SuspenseRomance #ChillingSpirit #ModernStrangeTales

38. 88 离 My Ex-Husband Is Irresistible After Our Divorce 离婚后我的前夫真香了 Wusu Bubble Rice Cracker乌苏泡仙贝Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Rose Crossing the Moon launches on November 14] [The ex-chases-wife-to-the-crematorium trope, not the typical kind; reuniting after a breakup] [Cool, aloof, rational beauty with a warm heart * A big, awkward puppy who says one thing and means another, but is willing to change] "His rose garden remained a desolate wasteland." "If love were a field of study, you would be my one and only lifelong subject." After five years of marriage, Bai Luo'an left Huo Ling a folder. Inside 15.8kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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    💔"Five-year marriage ended, she only took her suitcase, but he remained stuck in the same place." ▫️Female lead: A cold-on-the-outside, warm-on-the-inside rational beauty 🍰 → Transforms into a dessert shop goddess, her smile only for others. ▫️Male lead: A seemingly cold but actually warm-on-the-inside domineering CEO 🐕 → Goes through a wife-chasing ordeal, discovering that "not loving" was the biggest delusion of his life. ▪️Hidden within the divorce papers is an **"investigation report"**—how hard she tried to love him, yet he never noticed. ▪️His rose garden lay barren for five years, until she left, only then did he understand the meaning of the flowers. ▪️"Mr. Huo, your ex-wife's dessert shop... Got another confession today." ❌She doesn't cling desperately, divorce is rebirth; ❌He doesn't force or take, learning to atone with respect.

39. 89 学EN Don't Worry, Senior—I'll Protect You 学姐别怕，我来保护你 Gege Wuwu隔胳呜呜Urban3.0M WordsCompleted [Heart-Pounding Engine 2: Pure White Love Letter has been published] [Lighthearted daily life] + [Single female lead] + [No System] + [Not reborn] + [Sweet romance] In high school, Luo Ye had a secret crush on a girl for three years. He even got into the same university as her, and they agreed to start dating if they both got in. But the girl unexpectedly went back on her word. Heartbroken, Luo Ye became a romance novelist. Unexpectedly, before university even began, the novel he wrote shot to t 311.8kReads9.8Score31.2kShelves

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    Luo Ye, a college student, began his first day of school in the interrogation room of the police station. As two policemen in white gloves handcuffed him, he was still holding a game controller, the crystal tower on the screen having just been destroyed. "A road trip?" He was shoved into the police car, bewildered, until the bright lights of the interrogation room hurt his eyes, before he heard the policeman ask, "Do you know why we're arresting you?" Luo Ye shook his head. The policeman sneered, "Trespassing, specifically into the faculty apartment, room 614." He was even more bewildered: "614 is my home." The policeman slammed his hand on the file: "614 is occupied by Su Qingyan, the campus belle of Jiangcheng University! How dare you, a freshman, break into a girls' dormitory?" Luo Ye nearly jumped up in panic: "That really is my home! The landlord is Professor Gu Mingxuan, my dad!" The air suddenly went silent. The policeman's hand, flipping through the file, paused—Professor Gu Mingxuan was indeed the owner of room 614, but the registered tenant was clearly Su Qingyan, the senior who had just won an international design award and was hailed as the "Ice Queen" by all the male students on campus. Just then, the interrogation room door was pushed open. A girl in a white dress stood backlit, her long hair reaching her waist, her skin as white as moonlight. Luo Ye recognized her immediately; this was the girl he'd bumped into outside room 614 that morning. She'd been holding a drawing tube, and when she saw him, her eyes widened like a startled deer. "Officer," the girl's voice was clear as a mountain stream, yet tinged with barely perceptible panic, "He... He didn't break in. I didn't have my key, and he opened the door for me." Luo Ye was stunned. The officer was even more bewildered: "Then you two..." The girl's ears subtly reddened: "Professor Gu is his father, and also my landlord. I rented the second bedroom in 614, and he... He's the son of the owner of the master bedroom. He's here to check in today." It turned out that Professor Gu Mingxuan had long ago reserved the master bedroom for his son as a dormitory, and rented the second bedroom to his most outstanding student, Su Qingyan. Without prior notice, Luo Ye, carrying his luggage, pushed open the door and bumped into Su Qingyan hanging up her paintings in her pajamas. The girl was so startled she nearly threw her million-dollar design at his face and immediately called the police. "So..." The police officer looked at the young man and woman before him: one wore a T-shirt with a game character printed on it, her hair disheveled; the other wore a spotless white dress, even her nails were neatly trimmed. These two were actually "roommates"? Luo Ye looked at Su Qingyan's flushed ears and suddenly remembered the little strawberry pattern on her pajamas collar that morning; his cheeks burned. Su Qingyan, meanwhile, lowered her eyes, her fingers twisting the hem of her skirt—who would have thought that she, who never spoke to boys, would share a roof with a complete stranger, a junior, and even send him to the police station? "Um… senior," Luo Ye scratched his head, "can I mooch dinner from you tonight? My mom didn't teach me how to use the gas stove." Su Qingyan looked up abruptly, meeting his smiling eyes. She turned her face away as if burned, her voice barely a whisper: "…There are frozen dumplings in the fridge." The police, seeing this sudden change in the scene, silently put away their handcuffs—so this wasn't a home invasion robbery, but a major "cohabitation farce"? No one expected that this comical encounter would give Jiangcheng University's most scandal-free campus beauty an inseparable "little tail." Luo Ye discovered that Su Qingyan would secretly eat spicy snacks while drawing design drafts, jump on the sofa and scream while swatting cockroaches, and stare blankly at the moon on the balcony late at night; Su Qingyan also discovered that this seemingly carefree junior would make warm milk for her when she stayed up late, stand in front of her when she was being bullied, and accurately point out the "logic bug" in her drawings using gaming terminology when she made a mistake. Room 614 in the faculty apartment became the most mysterious corner of the entire school. Some said they saw Luo Ye come out of Su Qingyan's room, carrying her scarf; others said that a silhouette of a boy always wearing a game T-shirt suddenly appeared in Su Qingyan's design drafts. When Luo Ye silenced his opponent in a debate, Su Qingyan secretly blushed in the audience; when Su Qingyan's design exhibition attracted international judges, Luo Ye hugged her trophy, more excited than if he had won a game championship himself. Their story began with a misunderstanding at the police station, and slowly fermented in the shared refrigerator, the mistakenly taken towel, and the lamplight late at night. It turned out that the ice queen wasn't aloof from worldly affairs, she just hadn't met the person who could make her let her guard down; it turned out that the carefree junior wasn't cynical, he just hid his gentleness in his jokes. While the whole school was guessing "who can win over Su Qingyan," Luo Ye was curled up on the sofa, watching Su Qingyan help him with his advanced mathematics notes. The girl's pen paused, then she suddenly looked up: "Next week is the department dance, you..." "Go!" Luo Ye blurted out, his eyes shining like stars, "I'll be wearing a suit, can I hold your hand?" Su Qingyan's pen fell onto the notebook with a "plop," leaving a small ink stain, much like her pounding heart. Who would have thought that Luo Ye, who was arrested by the police as soon as he entered university, would not only avoid jail time but also turn the campus beauty, the dream girl of all the boys in the school, into his "cohabiting partner"? How many blush-inducing secrets are hidden in this cohabitation that started with a misunderstanding? Perhaps only the moonlight on June 14th and the frozen dumplings in the refrigerator know the answer best.

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