I Want Workplace Romance With the Male and Female Leads in a Superior-Subordinate Relationship 想看职场恋，男女主是上下级关系的那种

1. 51 林 Secretary Lin, I Think the President Likes You 林秘书，总裁他好像喜欢你 Socially Awkward and Broke社恐且穷Modern Romance121k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + Both leads are each other's first + Secret crush + Long-planned pursuit + Ex regrets losing her] [Rational but stubborn secretary x scheming, secretly flirtatious boss] Lin Shuhao's boss has an overbearing-CEO complex, suffers from insomnia and obsessive cleanliness, and is allergic to alcohol. For a while, she thought he was a robot, until one night when he lost control and she heard his heavy breathing. She thought he was aroused. It turned out to be an allergic reaction. 165Reads—Score26314d adds

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   Male lead: CEO; Female lead: Secretary

2. 52 京 A Joyous Wedding in the Capital 京婚有禧 Not Green Rabbit不绿兔Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later, secret marriage, older man-younger woman, both inexperienced and devoted, with plenty of romantic tension] In their third year of marriage, Fang Yipo’s company suddenly got a new boss. It was her husband in name only, whom she had barely seen outside the bedroom during his three years abroad. He wore a sharply tailored black suit. His features were striking and cold, and when his dark, indifferent eyes fell on her, they held only the faintest trace of familiarity, a 57.5kReads9.1Score23k14d adds

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   I'm currently watching it, and it's pretty good. The female and male leads have been married for three years, but the male lead is always busy with his career, so they rarely see each other. One day, he acquires the female lead's company and becomes her boss. This change of status makes the female lead very unhappy 😕, but the male lead loves her very much 😍, though the female lead is unaware of it.

3. 53 程 Miss Cheng, Do You Plan to Stay Single Forever? 程小姐，你打算一直单身吗？ I Alone Pity the Quiet Grass独怜幽幽草Modern Romance387k WordsCompleted [Elite Family] [Cute Child] [Workplace] [My Life Is on the Line, and My Rich Boyfriend Has a Secret Identity] [Stay Single or Become a Rich Wife? That's the Question] [Clearheaded, well-behaved female engineer * sharp-tongued, flirtatious heir cast out by a wealthy family] [He nearly cost her life back then. For the rest of his life, all he wants is her.] Volume One, Seven Days of Grace: The leads reunite overseas because a piece of equipment needs servicing. Over the course of just seven days, 274Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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   A workplace romance where the male and female leads are colleagues, starting as a client-service relationship. The male lead is assertive, and the female lead is independent. It's a cross-border, cross-company, and cross-class love and parenting story. Want to check it out?

4. 54 当 If I Can't Be His Wife, I'll Be His Aunt 当不成他的老婆，那就当他的舅妈 Shen Lin, Who Likes Cat Claw Thorns喜欢猫爪刺的沈临Modern Romance173k WordsCompleted When An Ning met Chen Honghe, she had just ended a three-year relationship. She thought Chen Honghe might be the one, but he cheated on her again and again. So An Ning walked away without hesitation. If she couldn't be Chen Honghe's wife, then she'd become his aunt by marriage. A very cozy little slice-of-life story. Come give it a try. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 55 扇 After I Slapped Mr. Jiang, He Insisted on Thanking Me 扇了江总一巴掌后，他非要谢谢我 I Want Pickled Garlic我想吃糖蒜Modern Romance661k WordsCompleted [Volume One is the main story; Volume Two is the extras. It has only recently been rated, and the score is steadily climbing. If you're interested, come have a look.] Nian Suian has been having the worst luck lately. On her way to the supermarket, a car sideswiped her and scraped her skin. She only wanted an apology, not money, but the other person refused. Then one persuader after another showed up. The last one brought two people and opened with, "What, you want me to buy you a house?" She cal 7.6kReads8.1Score90214d adds

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   It's also a workplace drama, although they're not in a superior-subordinate relationship, but it's still very good. The male and female leads are normal people, it's really good, I love this kind of thing, everyone should watch it! [Heart emoji]

6. 56 预 The Precognition Paradox 预知悖论 Shi Yan施琂Modern Romance530k WordsCompleted [He keeps pursuing her, keeps failing, and keeps trying again] Wen Shixi awakened her ability to foresee the future at sixteen. She can predict an emergency that will happen three days later. As a VIP guest coordinator at a five-star hotel, her foresight helps her plan ahead at work and come up with the best solution at the first opportunity. Her repeated displays of “uncanny foresight” catch the attention of the group’s CEO, Jiang Huoyu. He sets a trap to lure her in, hoping to uncover her secr 3.3kReads9.2Score51714d adds

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   ① The female lead is a manager at a five-star hotel, and the male lead is the president of the same company. He calls her around all the time, and she has to deal with him during work hours. She secretly hates him as her boss (actually, he's just trying to get attention by showing off). 🍓🍓 ② The male lead is eccentric and unpredictable. At first, he thinks she's approaching him with ulterior motives and treats her coldly. However, he gradually falls for her at work, proving his mistake wrong. 🍅🍅

7. 57 年 My Younger Boss Has Fallen for Me 年下上司心动了 Lu Ya陸芽Modern Romance344k WordsCompleted Urban workplace + modern romance + younger man + both leads are sexually inexperienced and faithful + older unmarried secretary + marriage of convenience Yun Qinghe, an older unmarried secretary, clashes constantly with her eccentric younger boss, Mu Yunze. “Who said you could stay over at my place?” “Mr. Mu, you really think highly of yourself.” Who would have thought that the eccentric Mu Yunze would fall for Yun Qinghe without even realizing it as they spent time together? “Secretary Yun, hel 735Reads8.0Score—14d adds
8. 58 设 Designing Love: My Dream Guy Insists We Get Married 设计爱情！男神非要跟我结婚 Zhuang Shiyi庄时忆Modern Romance507k WordsCompleted [A designer's workplace romance and daily life + women's workplace story + escaping a small town] [Sweet romance + one-on-one pairing + no angst + no misunderstandings + no golden finger + no face-slapping] [Scheming architectural designer + naive newcomer to the workplace] Architectural designer Lu Yuan is known in the industry as an irresistible dreamboat of a designer. Every project he designs becomes a hit, and people never stop talking about his work. But nobody could have guessed that behi 4Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 59 中 After Winning a Hundred Million, I Became My Company's Savior 中奖一个亿后，我成了公司救世主 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Urban424k WordsCompleted [The rating just came out, but it'll slowly improve! No risk in getting on board!] Shen Yanshen casually bought two lottery tickets and won a hundred million. His miserable working life was over for good, and from then on he lived in a mansion and drove a Mercedes. His ex-girlfriend, who had once looked down on him for being poor, came back in tears, begging him to take her back. Shen Yanshen kicked her a hundred meters away. “Get as far away as you can. Can't you see I'm washing my wife's feet? 2.8kReads5.9Score11314d adds

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   The first book is a modern workplace romance story.

10. 60 老 After My Husband Returned from a Business Trip to Chengdu, a Casual Short Video Made Me Go Viral 老公从成都出差回来后，我随手发个短视频爆火了 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Marriage & Romance14k WordsCompleted After My Husband Returned from a Business Trip to Chengdu, a Short Video I Posted on a Whim Went Viral 12.1kReads—Score7214d adds
11. 61 降 After Taking a Pay Cut and Quietly Giving Up, My Boss Begged Me for Forgiveness All Night 降薪摆烂后，老板连夜跪求我原谅 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭10k WordsCompleted After My Pay Was Cut, I Started Slacking Off. My Boss Begged Me on His Knees to Forgive Him That Very Night —Reads—Score1.1k14d adds
12. 62 闪 After a Whirlwind Wedding, I Became a Rich Woman and Didn't Have to Work Night Shifts 闪婚后我成了富婆，还不用上夜班 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭13k WordsCompleted After a Whirlwind Marriage, I Became a Rich Woman and Didn't Have to Work the Night Shift 10.9kReads—Score7414d adds
13. 63 老 After My Husband Cheated, I Ran the Company into Bankruptcy 老公出轨后，我把公司搞破产了 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭9k WordsCompleted After My Husband Cheated, I Ran the Company into Bankruptcy 5.7kReads—Score—14d adds
14. 64 降 After Being Demoted and Quietly Giving Up, My Incompetent Boss Begged Me to Accept a Promotion 降职摆烂后，草包领导跪求我升职 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭8k WordsCompleted After I Was Demoted and Started Slacking Off, My Incompetent Boss Begged Me on His Knees to Promote Me 2.5kReads—Score—14d adds
15. 65 完 The Perfect 50-50 Split 完美AA制 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭13k WordsCompleted The Perfect 50-50 Split 1.2kReads—Score—14d adds
16. 66 植 My Comatose Husband Woke Up After I Married Him to Bring Him Good Luck 植物人老公被我冲喜冲醒了 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Marriage & Romance10k WordsCompleted My Vegetative Husband Woke Up After I Married Him for Good Luck 2.3kReads—Score—14d adds
17. 67 不 My Stubborn Mother-in-Law Went to Her Grave 不听劝的婆婆归西了 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭13k WordsCompleted My Stubborn Mother-in-Law Went to Meet Her Maker 1.1kReads—Score—14d adds
18. 68 试 The Trial-Room Maid 试房丫鬟 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted The House-Testing Maid —Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 69 月 During My Confinement, I Kicked My Mother-in-Law Out 月子里，我赶跑了婆婆 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭8k WordsCompleted I Kicked My Mother-in-Law Out During My Postpartum Month 1.1kReads—Score—14d adds
20. 70 邱 Secretary Qiu's Marriage 邱秘书的婚事 Water Leaves No Trace水不留痕Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted Qiu Yu is the secretary to Ji Xiangdong, the owner of a real estate company. She's a chubby little foodie who loves to eat and works hard. Her parents always hoped their daughter would marry a son-in-law who could eat as much as she could and wouldn't look down on her. After a long search and many twists and turns, she finally found the right man. No angst. 52.6kReads9.5Score5.8k14d adds

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    I stayed up all night to finish it, and the content is really good. The male lead is a bit of a playboy in the beginning, but if you don't mind that, you should check it out. It's absolutely amazing! [A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater]

21. 71 互 Body Swap: My Sharp-Tongued Boss Breaks Down Every Night 互换身体：毒舌老板他夜夜崩溃 Rong Shi容时Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [Soul swap + sweet romance + bickering couple + rivals-to-lovers + comedy + devoted leads] Ning Yuan woke up one morning to discover she'd swapped bodies with her boss! Ning Yuan: Don't panic! First, let me see if it's big! Shen Zaiye: Absolutely not! Only my future wife gets to see my body! · To keep anyone from finding out, the two had to move in together. As they adjusted to living together, all sorts of hilarious mishaps ensued. · Ning Yuan accidentally discovered how to switch their bodies 3.1kReads8.8Score59314d adds

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    This book is hilarious! The male lead is sarcastic, and the female lead is a little money-grubber; their banter is very entertaining. (๑ `▽´๑)۶

22. 72 娟 As Though Polished 娟然如拭 Bei Jincheng北锦澄Modern Romance155k WordsCompleted Guiding Romance + Workplace Marriage + Healing + CEO + Long-Running Scheme + Personal Growth Wang Juan had known her first love for ten years and been married to him for five, but then she suddenly discovered that her husband was attracted to men. As an HR professional, she thought she was good at reading people, yet she couldn't see through her husband. And somehow, she ended up hiring a marketing director who claimed he'd been in love with her for years. Faced with a marketing director who was 57Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is an HR professional, the male lead is a marketing director, and they are a guiding couple.

23. 73 误 After My Boss Mistook Me for a Cancer Patient, He Paid Me a Fortune to Marry Him 误会我患癌后，老板重金雇我结婚 Dongfang Mingyang东方明阳Modern Romance237k WordsCompleted [Love After Marriage Without the Drugging: The Second Male Lead Chases His Wife to the Detention Center] [Naughty, Sweet-Natured Secretary VS Ruthless, Flirtatious CEO] An Ran had just been dumped and was burning up with a fever, leaving her dazed. She accidentally slipped a medical report she’d picked up into a work report and handed it to her boss, Gu Qingchuan. Gu Qingchuan thought the sky had fallen. After breaking down in tears, he began giving her the most attentive “end-of-life care.” ~ S 168Reads6.6Score—14d adds
24. 74 我 Help! The CEO Keeps Staring at My Lips 我好慌！霸总天天盯着我的唇看 Red Hat红帽子Modern Romance328k WordsCompleted [The short drama "Beauty Is a Bone-Carving Knife" is now streaming] Qu Tiange just wants to be a diligent, conscientious wage earner. She never expected the domineering CEO to mistake her for someone with designs on him. He: “Secretary Qu, are you trying to date me?” She: “President Qin, maybe you should just fire me?” He: “Admit it. You like me.” She: “I swear, I'm so done!” - At first, Qin Muhan searched everywhere for proof that Secretary Qu was in love with him. Only later did he realize he 770Reads8.9Score10014d adds
25. 75 全 Everyone Knows President He Likes Secretary Lin 全世界都知道贺总喜欢林秘书 Qu Buzhi曲不知Modern Romance299k WordsCompleted [Devoted couple, sweet romance, love at first sight, CEO and secretary] After dismissing three secretaries in six months, He Yuan was thoroughly pleased with Lin Yue, his fourth. But this secretary kept going on blind dates, giving He Yuan the impression that she was desperate to get married. However... Lin Yue seemed to be cursed with bad luck. She kept running into either mama's boys or weirdos. And then... Secretary Lin cried. Seven blind dates in six months, and seven times in tears. He Yuan 12.7kReads9.4Score1.4k14d adds

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    The first book is about forced love; the male lead is a county magistrate, and the female lead is a low-level employee. [Heart][Heart] The second book has both male and female leads who are lawyers. [Heart][Heart] The third book has a female lead who is an assistant and also a kept woman. [Heart][Heart] The fourth book has a male lead who is the female lead's boss. [Heart][Heart] The fifth and sixth books both have female leads who are secretaries.

26. 76 勿 Do Not Disturb! The CEO and His Beautiful Secretary Are Madly in Love 勿扰！总裁大人与漂亮秘书热恋中 Jin Yuzhi今与紫Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [Beijing’s elite circle, pampered heir from a wealthy family vs. versatile, two-faced female secretary, a pretend playboy and a vixen pushing each other to the limit, flirtatious tension, devoted couple, one-on-one romance] Gu Xian was famous among Beijing’s elite for being frivolous, arrogant, and untamable. Even the old master of the Gu family could do nothing with him. So they paid a fortune to hire a full-time secretary from overseas to keep him in line. In less than a month, An Jing had Gu 3.4kReads9.1Score28414d adds
27. 77 苏 Secretary Su, I'm Face-Blind, Not Blind 苏秘书，我是脸盲不是眼瞎 Su Baihuai宿白怀Modern Romance231k WordsCompleted [Short drama now available] After her boyfriend cheated on her, Su Anxia went to a bar to drink her sorrows away. The next morning, she woke up in her boss's bed. Just as she was about to run, he caught her red-handed. Thinking quickly, Su Anxia pulled a bait-and-switch. Anyway, Huo Zhihuai is face-blind. He wouldn't recognize me even if I stood right in front of him. Who knew that their one-night stand wouldn't stay a one-night stand? The first time, Su Anxia thought fast. The second time, she 861Reads8.7Score12014d adds

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    Hi everyone, I'm Tongxin [laughs] One thought can lead to heaven, another to hell [learned it] [KISS] She's the only secretary he's kept, but why is she going on blind dates every day?! CEO: How about you take a look at me? [Thinking][thinking] [KISS] He's a playboy, nobody can control him, and his grandfather really had no choice but to hire a high-class secretary from abroad. He didn't want her to leave, and she was starting to waver [smirking][smirking] [KISS] Her boyfriend cheated on her, so she went to a bar and got drunk. The next day, she woke up to find herself in bed with her boss! But it's okay, he's face-blind anyway. But there's no going back, right? Later, she found out he already knew it was her [shocked][shocked]

28. 78 入 Five Years on the Job, Then I Suddenly Married My Ice-Cold CEO 入职五年后，我和高冷总裁闪婚了 Rang Fei让非Modern Romance229k WordsCompleted [Contract Marriage + Marriage Before Love + Love Grows Over Time + Devoted Husband + Protective + Devoted Couple] To resign without a hitch, Liang Juejue took a chance and confessed to her aloof CEO. Her confession unexpectedly succeeded, and two consecutive contracts pulled her into marriage. They agreed it was just a business arrangement, but Xie Jue kissed her first several times. Liang Juejue thought it was all part of the game adults played, so she decided to enjoy herself! But as she playe 1kReads9.3Score11314d adds
29. 79 潮 Tidal Mist 潮雾 Xiao Jin小今Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [Sweet and gentle assistant x aloof, sharp-tongued, scheming boss] [Pretend relationship turns real + sweet romance + both leads are virgins + happy ending] New to the workplace, Shen Wu is taken by her manager to meet the young boss who has just joined the company. He sits there, tall as a tower and solid as a mountain, his peach-blossom eyes cool and unreadable, his whole presence radiating indifference. Shen Wu cautiously greets him: “Mr. Xu.” The young boss gives her a cool nod without sayin 18.4kReads9.3Score2.2k14d adds
30. 80 简 Assistant Jian, Get a Grip! 简助，你清醒一点！ Glutinous Rice Cat糯米猫Modern Romance379k WordsCompleted [Devoted to each other + sweet romance + scheming + falling for her all on his own] Qin Heng is cold, abstinent, and a neat freak, with a reputation for being impossible to deal with. Jian Ning is cool and stunning, with outstanding professional skills as a special assistant. As Qin Heng's assistant, Jian Ning has never made a serious professional mistake. She never imagined that one day she would wake up beside him. Having broken the rules, Jian Ning immediately hands in her resignation. Then Q 5.9kReads9.3Score58514d adds
31. 81 崔 Why Is Secretary Cui So Cold? 崔秘书为何如此冷淡 Tabby Cat虎斑猫Modern Romance128k WordsCompleted [Ice-Cold Beauty Secretary x Goofy, Devoted CEO, One-on-One Romance, Single-Couple Story] [Long-Standing Schemes + Worlds Apart + Goofy, Sweet Romance + CEO’s Long Road to Winning Her Back] Handsome, rich, and a little too outgoing, Meng Xingqiao has his eye on his gorgeous, ice-cold secretary, Cui Yunen. But no matter how much he turns on the charm, he can’t get so much as a glance from her. With no other choice, Meng Xingqiao plays both sides online, pretending to be pitiful to win sympathy. I 429Reads8.6Score—14d adds
32. 82 千 Never Badmouth the Boss in the Break Room 千万别在茶水间说老板坏话 Tabby Cat虎斑猫Modern Romance140k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight + office romance + top-tier flirting + devoted to each other, one-on-one] On the first day the new Greater China CEO took office, he overheard his secretary badmouthing him in the break room. The thing was, she wasn’t wrong. He really was a country bumpkin who had never seen a woman as beautiful as her. Later, the bumpkin decided to get back at the secretary for talking badly about him by taking the gentle approach, planning to win the gorgeous Nian Shiyan over with his own 1.2kReads8.6Score12714d adds
33. 83 秘 The Secretary Is Hard to Win Over: Mr. Gu Flirts Openly and Coaxes Her on the Sly 秘书难宠，顾总明撩暗哄 River Shrimp Qima河虾琪玛Modern Romance160k WordsCompleted [Devoted to Each Other, One True Pairing + Love-Struck Hero + Levelheaded Heroine + A Happily Ever After That Defies Expectations] [Outspoken, Purehearted CEO VS Gentle, Clearheaded Secretary] One drunken night, Xu Yining somehow ended up seducing her cool, abstinent boss. Most importantly, it seemed she was the one who made the first move! Just when she thought she was about to lose her job, Gu Chen'an's reaction surprised her. “Neither of us is married, so why not be with me, Secretary Xu?” Xu 1.2kReads8.7Score11114d adds
34. 84 等 Waiting for the Roses to Drown 等玫瑰沉溺 The Grumpy Cat爱生气的猫Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted [AI comic adaptation now live!] [Reunited after years apart + male lead hopelessly in love + both each other's first and only] [Down-on-her-luck, prickly sweetheart vs. poker-faced romantic] When they were young, Shu Yan was a beautiful, radiant girl everyone adored. She relentlessly pursued Pei Zhixing, the model student. Just as he had eyes only for her, Shu Yan vanished for half a month. When she came back, she humiliated him without mercy. "I was only playing with you. Didn't you realize? Le 20.2kReads9.2Score2k14d adds
35. 85 夺 Claiming Her as My Wife 夺她为妻 Sweet Knife with Fire Wheels带风火轮的甜刀Modern Romance480k WordsCompleted [The male lead’s desperate pursuit to win her back + the second male lead takes his place] Yu Sheng was the heir to a prestigious family with a century of history. His secret wife was an obscure hand model. When his wife asked for a divorce, he readily agreed. He chatted over drinks with his friends. “I’m just trying to teach her a lesson. Give it some time, and she’ll come back on her own.” But when Yu Sheng finally turned back, his eyes red, she had already become someone else’s wife. Yu Sheng 11.9kReads9.0Score1.1k14d adds
36. 86 林 Assistant Lin Is All Over the Place, and the CEO Is Smitten 林助理颠颠的，总裁他超爱 Wen Qi闻栖Modern Romance221k WordsCompleted Lin An transmigrates into a book, landing in a CEO romance novel. She isn't the heroine or the second female lead. She's an NPC with several jobs: the CEO's driver, assistant, housekeeper, and bodyguard, all rolled into one! The System tells her that all she has to do is follow the plot and deliver the corresponding lines at key story moments until the finale. Then she'll complete her mission, return to the real world, and receive 300 million yuan. What kind of incredible deal is this? Lin An sa 10.1kReads8.5Score1.2k14d adds
37. 87 零 Zero-Degree Intimacy 零度暧昧 Lan Sheng澜笙Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [The print edition goes on sale across all platforms on August 1] [Short drama now streaming] Previously titled: Zero-Degree Intimacy [One-on-one romance + both leads’ first love + happy ending + secret marriage + sweet romance ♥ Double-layer milk foam, 70% sugar!] (Rich, sharp-tongued, scheming investor Jian Yuchen VS money-loving, mischievous young designer Wen Ni) In a nutshell: She married her nemesis. In physics, zero degrees is the point where ice and water coexist. Zero-degree intimacy is 79.1kReads9.5Score9.6k14d adds
38. 88 入 On My First Day at Work, the Company CEO Turns Out to Be My Husband Pretending to Be Poor 入职第一天，公司总裁是装穷老公 Little Crayon Nian蜡笔小年Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + both inexperienced in love + husband chasing his wife + dual-faced male lead] On her first day at work, Chu Meng stared at the face of the group's CEO, Gu Jingqing, and her heart stopped. He was clearly her husband of three years, Jing Huaixu! Without thinking, she blurted out, “Honey!” But the man coldly scolded her in return: “Who are you? Show some respect!” That evening at home, facing the same gentle-looking face, she clutched the hem of her clothes and demanded an explanat 1kReads6.2Score10714d adds
39. 89 霸 I’ve Got the CEO Wrapped Around My Finger 霸总被我拿捏了 Century Egg Solo Congee皮蛋solo粥Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted [Mind-Reading Premise: Short-Tempered, Tsundere CEO × Cool, Mature Secretary] Tang Ao is a volatile CEO whom everyone in City A gives a wide berth. He has driven away hundreds of secretaries in three years, earning a reputation as a walking powder keg. Lu Liangyi only applied for the job because she had a little scheme of her own, but she never expected the CEO's inner thoughts to be so far beyond her imagination. The CEO on the outside: proud and aristocratic, a heaven-sent prodigy whose every 402Reads9.2Score10014d adds
40. 90 江 Did Lawyer Jiang Fall for Someone Today? 江律师今天动心了吗？ Green Mountain, Islandward Return青山归屿Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + lighthearted daily life + the powerful one gives in + both leads are devoted to each other] [Bright and outgoing sweetheart & aloof, steady lawyer with a protective, fatherly vibe] When Wen Ying first joined the company, she heard the young women in her department gossiping that the second young master was a talented, handsome rich man. At the time, Jiang Chenye’s name made no impression on her. She never expected that a year later, after meeting hi 54.4kReads8.7Score8.7k14d adds
41. 91 我 Mistaken for a Scheming Woman, She Makes President Chi Fall Harder the More He Investigates 我被当成心机女，迟总越查越心动 Mo Ermin莫二敏Modern Romance212k WordsCompleted [Face-slapping + workplace mind games + two strong leads locked in a battle of wits + romantic tension while living together + the powerful one learns to yield] On the eve of her wedding, Lin Xiran caught her fiance cheating. After calling off the engagement, she immediately joined a top corporation. She meant to focus on her career, but by sheer coincidence, she ended up living in the home of cold and domineering CEO Chi Yuchen. He suspected she had an ulterior motive, but the more he investiga 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The OTA (Online Travel Agency) hotel industry. A seemingly ordinary woman from a small fishing village carves her own path in the workplace, always remaining clear-headed and rational! Her gentle senior, who has secretly loved her for seven years, becomes her direct supervisor, while her live-in corporate president gradually loses control!

42. 92 程 Assistant Cheng, Are You Going to Marry Me or Not? 程助，你到底嫁不嫁 Nuannuan of Xingzhou星洲的暖暖Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted The heroine is the hero’s secretary. She’s a strong, independent woman. The hero is a looks-and-voice enthusiast, a faux playboy, a rich second-generation heir, and a cunning schemer. The heroine comes from an ordinary family and has an ordinary appearance, but her voice is exceptionally beautiful. It’s the kind of voice that makes both men and women look up in surprise when she speaks. The heroine used to be hopelessly love-struck, but eventually she came to her senses. Through her own hard wor 148Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I highly recommend this book!!! It's amazing!

43. 93 上 My Boss Is Cold and Heartless, and Won't Admit He Loves Me 上司他薄情冷心不肯说爱我 The Hero Who Saves the World拯救世界的大侠Modern Romance407k WordsCompleted A resilient, clear-headed ray of sunshine and a stubborn, sharp-tongued young master | Reunited after a long separation, their love grows slowly | The powerful man bows to love | Bittersweet, then sweet | The heroine is not a virgin; the hero is Guan Yue saw Wang Mingyu again when she was just starting her career. Dressed in a suit, he sat in his chair, aloof and distinguished. He was a renowned business titan: strict with his employees, difficult to deal with, decisive and ruthless, cold and he 515Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Self-recommended, welcome to read] The male lead is a financial tycoon who doesn't care about anyone and has very strong boundaries. Initially, he thinks he's in control and the dominant one in the relationship; however, every time he notices the female lead's lack of interest or distance, he gets insanely jealous, gives her the cold shoulder, and clings to her. When she's hurt, he tries everything to make amends. The female lead pursued him in high school, and after a long separation at work, they reconnect and she develops feelings for him again. Initially, he rejected her because he felt the gap in their social status was too great. Later, he couldn't resist clinging to her and thinking about her, and finally agreed to date her. The result?! The female lead always misunderstands herself as a kept woman. She's very clear-headed and gentle, always believing they won't have a future. As the male lead becomes increasingly infatuated, she becomes more and more distant. The misunderstanding explodes, and after the male lead learns her true feelings, he becomes insanely jealous. Early on, the male lead says: "I don't like you, we're not suitable." Later: "I'll give you anything you want, you're just after me."

44. 94 牛 The Burnt-Out Worker Tries to Slack Off but Gets Pulled Close and Pampered: The Abstinent Shanghai Tycoon Has Been Plotting to Win Me Over for Ages 牛马开摆却被掐腰宠：禁欲沪爷对我蓄谋已久 The Hero Who Saves the World拯救世界的大侠13k WordsCompleted The Overworked Wage Slave Tried to Slack Off, but Got Pulled Close by the Waist: The Abstinent Shanghai Tycoon Had Been Plotting to Win Me Over for a Long Time 71Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The first book features a female protagonist who is mentored by the male lead in the workplace, growing from a novice to an elite. During their breakup, due to a misunderstanding, Yueyue says in anger that everything was a scheme, claiming he was her stepping stone. Knowing Wang Mingyu dislikes this, she says hurtful things to him. It turns out that after the breakup, Leo always thought Guan Yue only wanted to use him and didn't love him at all, but now he wants to get back together, wanting her to use him again. He's willing to do it—such a humble Leo! Weren't you so high and mighty before? But this humble, scheming Leo is so satisfying to watch! 😆☺️ The second book features a female protagonist who is the male lead's secretary. He thinks she's too lazy and greedy, always finding fault with her. Their relationship is a love-hate one, but later the male lead discovers she's his online girlfriend, and he starts flirting with her openly and subtly.

45. 95 我 I Gave You My Heart, Could You Try to Love Me? 我的心给你了，能不能试着喜欢我 Hermit of Xiangshan Creek香山溪客Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Fake siblings + rekindled romance + business warfare and political intrigue + strong female lead + women's growth + inspirational career story] [Mad CEO and beautiful, powerful, ambitious woman in an intense battle of wills] Pudong University is packed with talented students. Liang Feng is a gifted young man, arrogant about his talent and devoted only to his goddess, Hua Ling. One rainy night, he fell for her. Then, in a single moment, his dream was shattered. Five years later, they meet again, 1.4kReads9.5Score10214d adds

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    [Pseudo-siblings + Love-hate relationship + Reconciliation + Wife-chasing drama + Sweet and angsty + Happy Ending] A deadly game between a wealthy heiress and an AI genius. He appears abstinent, but is constantly in heat! His possessiveness is insane! He meticulously plots to subdue her, but after winning everything, he finds himself already fallen for her. A love-hate relationship between pseudo-siblings, a sweet and angsty love-chasing drama—who will give their heart first? Happy Ending

46. 96 京 Beijing Dust, Held Close 京尘入怀 Ye Jianqing叶见晴Modern Romance328k WordsCompleted [The Ambitious Beauty’s Guide to Climbing the Ladder] | Female growth|Rags-to-riches comeback|Adult push and pull | Campus | Workplace | Jingbei Academy of Fine Arts, a prestigious institution where fame and fortune intertwine. Its students come from wealthy families. Shen Qingchen is the only one who has to make her way in with nothing. Born in a small city, with no connections or support, she is treated like a pawn in a power game. But she was never prey for others to manipulate. She has a hun 1.2kReads8.1Score10214d adds

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    I recommend these books. The first one is a classic and enjoyable read; the second covers the transition from campus to the workplace; and the third is about the consulting industry.

47. 97 新 Rookie 新秀 Luo Jia珞珈Modern Romance603k WordsCompleted A look at post-90s female workplace professionals: uncovering the consulting industry, exploring the world of corporate executives, and watching a workplace newcomer become a truly outstanding professional! A new novel from fiction writer Luo Jia, adapted from her own experience in the industry! By the Huangpu River stands Luoshen, a world-leading consulting firm. Its magnificent, gold-bright eightieth-floor banquet hall has welcomed another group of newcomers from China’s most prestigious unive 413Reads9.4Score11014d adds
48. 98 她 Her Second Game: A Future Full of Promise 她的二次博弈：遥遥可期 An Ning7安宁7Modern Romance182k WordsCompleted An older, guiding lover, by your side every step of the way. A ten-year age gap. Love is a journey of healing, and a lighthouse that guides us as we grow. The best kind of love isn't rescue when you're down and out. It's walking side by side and helping each other become better versions of ourselves. She had been through a failed marriage. When love quietly began to appear, she was confused, retreated, hesitated, afraid, and too scared to take the leap... Shen Qiyu said, “Being good to you was n 41Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a great book. I'm curious to see how long I've been reading it. Well, not too long. I'll keep reading.

49. 99 拒 Refusing to Marry Into a Rich Family: CEO Daddy, Let Me Go 拒当豪门媳：总裁爹地请放手 Shuang Xiaoshi双小十Modern Romance322k WordsCompleted [Slow-burn romance] + [Love grows over time] + [Workplace romance] No characters lose their intelligence, and no one lets love cloud their judgment. They stay rational and clear-headed, but they must learn to endure loneliness. The heroine is a senior executive at a company. Helping the chairman's heir is one of her key performance targets. If he works hard and strives to improve, her career takes off. If he spends his time chasing cats and dogs, she ends up destitute. But just when she has made 103Reads—Score614d adds

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    The female lead is the male lead's boss, a high-ranking executive. It's a slow-burn romance, quite enjoyable, highly recommended.

50. 100 诈 Flowers Bloom on Deadwood After a Stolen Kiss 诈吻之后枯木生花 Sea Rabbit Pearl海兔珍珠Modern Romance165k WordsCompleted A realistic urban workplace romance. [A driven, sophisticated woman who grows wildly after trauma vs. a proud, sophisticated overseas returnee who finds the love of his soul and learns to love wholeheartedly] In a single night, Qi Youzhen goes from a female entrepreneur to a debt-ridden, vengeful ghost. Will she make her comeback with her own two hands, or rely on her looks this time? One kiss from a paid girlfriend hits Ji Chengan right in the soul. When he goes to her home, he finds her nine-y 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a completed novella. The beginning is dramatic, featuring multiple identities, misunderstandings, lies told for survival, and the various fateful arrangements experienced after a major life upheaval. I am the author, and welcome to read fragments of the life of the mature woman Qi Youzhen.

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