All These Cold, Disrespectful CEOs: Are There Any Normal Male Leads? 都是高冷不尊重人的霸总，没有正常点的总裁男主吗

1. 1 不 The Not-So-Dominant CEO and His Lazy Stepmother 不霸气总裁与咸鱼后妈 Scallion Pancake with an Extra Egg手抓饼要加鸡蛋Modern Romance450k WordsCompleted The short drama The Not-So-Dominant CEO and His Lazy Stepmom is now available on Tomato. [Sweet Romance + Comedy + Married First, Love Later + Straightforward Leads + Both Leads Speak Their Minds] [Warning 1: The son is the male lead's biological child. Skip this if that bothers you.] [Warning 2: About twenty chapters involve entertainment-industry variety shows, but they're just the female lead's gossip-watching side quest! She won't enter the industry herself. Skip this if that bothers you.] T 29.9kReads9.5Score4.1k14d adds

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   Finally, a domineering CEO who feels down-to-earth! Haha, a law-abiding domineering CEO!

2. 2 予 I Give You Eternal Life 予你长生 Tu Shiqi兔拾柒Modern Romance173k WordsCompleted [Extra-Sweet Romance + One-on-One Love + Eight-Year Age Gap + Mutual Love + Jiangnan Aristocratic Family + Childhood Sweethearts] The short drama of the same name is currently airing! [Gentle and Refined Eldest Son of an Aristocratic Family x Lively, Clever, Beloved Beauty] Yu Ci was raised by Fu Zeyi. When she called him Uncle, he gave her all his gentleness and patience. She knew he was beyond her reach. He was the eldest son of the Fu family, eight years older than her, and engaged to her aun 11.1kReads9.4Score1.6k14d adds

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   This character's values are truly upright and normal, without any exaggerated or unrealistic descriptions. Gentle and refined, self-disciplined and courteous, a graceful gentleman, a humble and modest man, warm and gentle as jade… I feel that all the beautiful words I've learned are insufficient to describe Fu Zeyi's love for Yu Ci.

3. 3 调 The Mischievous Little One Knows How to Charm, but His CEO Dad Has No Answer 调皮小崽会撒娇，霸总老爹真没招 Yu Ningbing玉凝冰Modern Romance368k WordsCompleted Sharp-tongued, rebellious young heir VS seemingly pure and innocent sweetheart who’s actually a verbal powerhouse Wealthy families + equally matched leads who are both pure + super sweet with no angst + happy ending + raising a child + everyone’s favorite + slight ensemble cast + multiple couples + light suspense + lighthearted comedy Everyone knows Fang Yichen, the eldest son of the richest family, is an unparalleled business genius and a larger-than-life character. At seventeen, he multiplied 3.3kReads8.1Score13714d adds

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   The male lead has absolutely sound values. He's not aloof, he's full of witty remarks, but he deeply respects women and supports his wife's career.

4. 4 白 The Moonlight’s Substitute Only Wants to Get Rich 白月光替身只想暴富 Fu Yunsang傅云桑Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Ji Tong has always had one wish: to be the stand-in for a domineering CEO's first love. The CEO keeps her in a private villa and gives her over a million yuan in spending money every month. She doesn't have to do a thing most of the time. He only asks her to show her face at certain moments, then looks at her and reminisces about the first love who left him. When that first love finally comes back, the CEO tosses her a huge check and the deeds to several houses, then snarls: “Take this money and 3.9kReads9.0Score34714d adds

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   For those interested in a typical CEO romance novel: 😳😳 In the first book, the female lead transmigrates into the body of the male lead's "white moonlight" (idealized love). The male lead immediately notices the change in her soul, insists he has no connection to the so-called "white moonlight," supports her every action, and silently supports her choices. He's incredibly gentle and kind. ❤️❤️ In the second book, the protagonists have an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The male lead promises to be serious and he is. He's busy with work for the first three years, but when he says he'll return, he does. He's incredibly gentle and kind to the female lead. Later, the female lead's family faces trouble and she's forced to divorce. The male lead is furious and tries to win her back. 💕💕 In the third book, the protagonist is a CEO's secretary. The male lead falls in love at first sight, but he hesitates to hire her for fear of favoritism. The female lead fights for the job and works hard, which is how the male lead begins to subtly hint at his feelings. 😘😘

5. 5 离 After the Divorce, Mr. Gu Begs Me to Get Back Together Every Day 离婚后，顾先生天天求复合 Mu Liuliu沐六六Modern Romance668k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s first and only, one-on-one romance + top students + sweet romance + happy ending] Zheng Youxiao and Gu Mochen were joined in a business marriage. At first, it was the Zheng family that helped the Gu family. But Gu Mochen was so out of her league that Zheng Youxiao had learned to keep herself in her place. It was just as well: when the Zheng family fell on hard times, she wouldn’t have to feel awkward. A little scene: Zheng Youxiao plucked up her courage and asked, “T 1.2kReads9.2Score16014d adds
6. 6 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
7. 7 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds

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   This is the pinnacle of contemporary romance novels featuring intellectual and romantic themes this year. After reading it, I couldn't get into anything else. The author's literary background is profound, far surpassing that of novice authors. The writing is divine, incredibly delicate. The male lead's love is passionate, but not mindless. The scope is grand; it's thought-provoking. The plot takes off after the first ten chapters. Trust me, you'll come back to thank me after you finish reading.

8. 8 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

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   Mr. Xu is simply the ideal type; this is what a normal CEO should be like.

9. 9 顶 The Top Tycoon's Only Love: The Little Couch Potato 顶级大佬独宠小咸鱼 Watermelon Takes a Little Nap西瓜发会儿呆Modern Romance312k WordsOngoing A sharp-witted, scheming older man × a clearheaded, contented little slacker [Ensemble cast of a wealthy family + vastly different circumstances + restrained devotion + slow-burn romance + both leads are each other’s first and only + slice of life + powerful families] Who could have guessed? A melodramatic rich-family story, deleted long ago, spreads throughout the circles of the most powerful families. Ordinary Su Mo inexplicably becomes the center of attention among the elite. Testing, pre 35Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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   Yes, yes, but the updates are too slow.

10. 10 端 The Proper Way 【端正好】 I'll Write Whatever Line I Dream Of梦到哪句就写哪句吧Modern Romance195k WordsOngoing [Gentle Male Lead × Clever Female Lead + Ensemble Cast + Both Pure + Happy Ending] A gentle, innocent big bunny × a clever, bold little fox. An arranged marriage between prominent families, in an ABO world with some personal additions: an Omega woman and an Alpha man. A reunion and battle of wits between the racetrack and the business world: Jiang Beiyan, a dazzlingly versatile heiress and spirited F1 driver, bravely enters the business world to uncover the truth behind the Lin family's rise 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is exactly what I wrote! The male and female leads knew each other as children, but the female lead has some memory loss. You could say they developed feelings over time, or at least that's how she sees it. Of course, there's also the possibility of love at first sight; both exist. Most importantly, both leads have very positive values, and the male lead is the gentle type. 💕💕💕

11. 11 求 Before the Proposal, the Doomed Heroine Tore Up the Script 求婚前，炮灰女主撕了剧本 Full August八月满Modern Romance360k WordsCompleted Lu Qi'an notices that his girlfriend has been acting strangely lately, seeming to avoid him at every turn. Alarmed, he decides to move up his proposal plans. Zhao Ruxi has always had everything go her way. She thought she was the chosen heroine, until, on the eve of her proposal, she discovers by chance that she's living inside a book, and someone else is the main character. To avoid the tragic fate awaiting her in the book, she decisively chooses a completely different path, only to find the 778Reads9.1Score10314d adds
12. 12 哦 Oh, No! The Tragic Villainess Takes Her Child on a Variety Show and Becomes a Hit 哦豁！悲惨女配带娃上综艺爆红了 Eating Dumplings Gives You Pimples吃饺子会长痘Modern Romance587k WordsCompleted [Comedy + Transmigrate into a Book + Reborn + Adorable Baby + Livestream Variety Show] (The male lead appears relatively late.) The moment Lu Qingli transmigrates, she becomes a tragic, minor actress who is in the middle of giving birth. Tragic? No. The worst part is that she has no idea who the child's father is! Lu Qingli thinks, “Huh? This is a good thing, isn't it?” Four years later, Lu Qingli is forced to bring her child onto a livestream variety show, where she's supposed to be a stepping 4.6kReads8.8Score35414d adds

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    These books all feature typical CEO-like male leads. Two are completed, and the other two are ongoing, which I'm currently following. ① The male lead greatly respects the female lead's opinions and doesn't act on his own initiative. Crucially, he's also articulate and capable of effective communication. That's quite rare! 👍

13. 13 穿 After Transmigrating as a Single-Mom Side Character, CEOs Fight to Claim Me 穿成带崽女配后我被总裁们疯抢 Shao Ai少艾Modern Romance380k WordsCompleted Ye Zhao, a modern college student, died after staying up all night working on her thesis and transmigrated into the role of a wealthy CEO’s fiancée. Worse, she was a scheming supporting character. Fine, she could live with being a supporting character, but what was that pregnancy test doing on the table? Ye Zhao was stunned. The next second, she received a phone call. “Keep the baby. We’ll talk about getting married later.” You’ve got to be kidding me! Ye Zhao almost swore at him, but he had 1.6kReads7.5Score12814d adds
14. 14 穿 I Became a Wicked Mom, and My Aloof Husband Dotes on Me 穿成恶毒亲妈，被高冷老公宠上天 Aged Tea and Pomelo陈茶柚子Modern Romance481k WordsCompleted (Transmigrate into a book + adorable kids + wealthy-family wish fulfillment + showbiz + sweet romance) Ye Bei transmigrates into a book and becomes the mother of a wicked little villain. The original owner abused her son, eloped with someone, was swindled out of all her money, and eventually brought about her own death. As soon as Ye Bei arrives, she has to take her two sons on a variety show. Before she can enjoy life among the rich, her husband, who is only useful as a prop, wants a divorce. Y 1.5kReads8.7Score12714d adds
15. 15 亲 A Mom Raising Her Kid, Teary-Eyed 亲妈带娃眼泪汪汪 Just One Pack of Spicy Strips一包辣条就好Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted ☞ Updates on weekdays. Thanks for liking and supporting the story. If it’s not your thing, feel free to move on. P.S. I should warn readers who haven’t started yet. ① The heroine accidentally kisses the second male lead. A lot of readers can’t accept this. If you haven’t read it yet and that bothers you, I don’t recommend reading. Written for fun, read for fun The System is mostly just for show and only appears now and then. Yusu stood before them, a full five-foot-seven, her face stern. The thr 48kReads8.9Score5.5k14d adds
16. 16 步 Sinking Deeper into Your Embrace 步步溺骨 Wusu Bubble Rice Cracker乌苏泡仙贝Modern Romance279k WordsCompleted [Secret love comes true + pretend turns real + the powerful man lowers his head] Five years later, they meet again at her fiancé’s family banquet. Li Hua’s attempts to approach and flirt with the man under the pretense of keeping things subtle are seen through at a glance. A friend teases the chairman of the mighty Shengshi Group, saying he’s finally been reduced to just another little fish in someone’s pond. The man smiles faintly and gets to the heart of it: “She’s a clever girl. I’m her plan 5.1kReads9.3Score61814d adds

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    Yes, this is very good.

17. 17 他 His Beautiful Jin Cheng 他的似锦钱橙 Full August八月满Modern Romance651k WordsCompleted Hedge fund star He Mingchuan gets a new neighbor downstairs: tall and beautiful. He wonders which big shot's kept woman she is. She looks like a schemer. After graduating, Qian Cheng moves into a relative's house so she can live closer to her game company. There she meets a man who is exactly her type, but he doesn't seem interested in her. He Mingchuan later: You can cling to my thigh. *smiling face.jpeg* Qian Cheng: Making money. Don't bother me! P.S. The heroine is a little bit of a tease 12.5kReads9.1Score1.5k14d adds
18. 18 小 The Junior Clerk and the Heir to a Fortune Are Secretly Married 小公务员和豪门继承人隐婚了 Xun Jue Yizhuo逊珏逸卓Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Cold on the outside, warm on the inside male lead + warm on the outside, guarded on the inside female lead + older man + secret marriage + marriage first, love later + devoted only to her] A marriage brought about by a twist of fate stirred up no waves for either of them. What difference did it make whom she married? What difference did it make whom he married? After getting their marriage licenses, they agreed to keep the marriage a secret for the time being… But her husband’s secret identity 9.4kReads9.1Score84214d adds

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    Both CEOs are great

19. 19 净 After Leaving with Nothing, I Married a Rich CEO with a Child 净身出户后，带娃嫁豪门总裁 Xun Jue Yizhuo逊珏逸卓Modern Romance808k WordsCompleted Ye Nuanmei was tricked into eloping and marrying He Zheng, a mama's boy. At her mother-in-law's urging, He Zheng gave the 200,000 yuan they had saved to buy a new home to his younger brother, He Zhi. When Ye Nuanmei found out, she argued with He Zheng, who slapped her at his mother's instigation. Ye Nuanmei insisted on a divorce. After his mother coaxed him, He Zheng said that if she wanted custody of their daughter, she would have to leave with nothing. Without hesitation, Ye Nuanmei chose to w 319Reads8.9Score—14d adds
20. 20 病 After the Frail CEO Moves to the Countryside, a Little Farm Girl Spoils Him Rotten 病弱霸总下乡后，被小农女娇宠了 Zhi Ying枝莺Modern Romance422k WordsCompleted Li Sui'an is a poor farm girl with no parents. All she wants is to find a husband willing to marry into her family and settle down to a cozy life with a man, children, and a warm bed. But every man she meets is a scumbag. Then one day, she sees the new neighbor. He has a slim waist and long legs, and he's delicate and handsome, a rare beauty among men. Li Sui'an falls for him at first sight. Smitten by his looks, she decides to marry him and bring him home. He can be the pretty one, while she ea 14.7kReads9.3Score1.9k14d adds

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    Slow-paced, healing story 💞 A positive and hardworking peasant girl × A sickly and depressed CEO who has run away from home

21. 21 嫁 I Became Famous After Marrying Into a Wealthy Family 嫁入豪门后我红了 Lao Ying老赢Modern Romance32k WordsOngoing Lin Qiao, known in showbiz as a “walking money tree,” happens to meet a wealthy tycoon with a limp, embarking on an epic romance that people can’t stop talking about: a match of “wealth and beauty,” a “union made in heaven.” —Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 22 偏 Can’t Help Falling for Her 偏偏沉迷与她 Dong Xi冬西Modern Romance257k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s only love + Rekindled romance + Healing each other + He raises a child alone + Winning her back + Fully written] The Wen family’s finances collapse, forcing Wen Siyu to marry for money to tide them over. By chance, she ends up on a blind date with the mysterious tycoon Ye Chengyu. He’s cold and abstinent, yet he lets her get away with anything. When she hears that the transfer amount matches the dowry her father demanded, she asks in a trembling voice, “You... you wa 14Reads—Score114d adds

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    Ye Chengyu, when asking his friend to work overtime to treat the female lead, would first say he knew she was working hard, and then urge her to hurry up and finish the treatment.

23. 23 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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    By day, he's a cold, sharp-tongued boss in a suit. By night, he's a passionate lover, untamed and wild, shedding his facade. He initially wanted to give her a luxurious cage. But she broke the bars herself, flying towards a wider sky. And he willingly became her only nest. 🕊️ Little White Flower's Growth | Guiding Lover | Strong Ending The best love is that which helps you become a better version of yourself.

24. 24 归 The Place We Call Home 归宿之地 Old Dreams, Cherry Blossoms in the Snow故梦樱雪Modern Romance369k WordsOngoing (Top-tier wealthy families, no scheming green tea rivals, no women fighting over men, no saintly heroine. The heroine sees the bigger picture and has brains and conviction. The hero isn’t legally clueless or cruel to women. He occasionally goes off the rails but is mostly normal. Happy ending.) A fatal case of mistaken identity. A carefully planned hunt. Deep in debt, Li Shuyan is mistaken for Lin Shuyue, the missing wife of a wealthy family, outside a convenience store. She is dragged into 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is it! Their values are impeccable, and everyone's silent after seeing it.

25. 25 南 Nanfang, I Want You All to Myself 南方，我要你只属于我 DddddTModern Romance327k WordsCompleted "Contemporary romance for adults" Reader advisory: domineering CEO, love rivalry, emotional push and pull, sexual tension, schemes, and redemption A fateful encounter, an intensely turbulent romance, an unexpected killing, a conspiracy spanning years, a painful sacrifice, and a desperate ending... The world is one giant battlefield of passions. Nan Fang is an art student. Her beauty is impossible to ignore, and her cool aloofness makes her seem untouched by the clamor of the world. Her broken f 583Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    Super good-looking contemporary romance novel

26. 26 这 I'm Done Being This Top-Tier Villainess! 这极品女配我不当了！ Yue Fei Fei月非腓Modern Romance342k WordsCompleted Jiang Sisi transmigrated into a showbiz novel, becoming a celebrity whose reputation had crashed through the floor. Her offenses included, but weren't limited to, throwing her weight around, having a sugar daddy, stealing roles, and having a three-year-old son whose father was unknown. Jiang Sisi: Just let me die! Leave me alone! Little Jiang Paopao had never seen his dad. Grandma told him that Dad had gone away on a long trip. He nodded, silently thinking: “Adults always tell kids that when the 2.5kReads8.9Score17814d adds

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    ✨The male lead is a goofy CEO, and the female lead is a celebrity. The female lead becomes a sensation after appearing on a parenting reality show with her baby. The male lead, unaware the child is his, is stunned when he first sees the baby and frantically tries to recall if he had the opportunity to commit the crime… ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

27. 27 卷 The Workaholic CEO Loves Overtime, So His Overworked Secretary Runs Off with the Desk 卷王总裁爱加班，牛马秘书扛桌跑 Mrs. Ocherov奥切罗夫人Modern Romance790k WordsCompleted [Sweet, soft-hearted, adorable overworked secretary X ruthless, seductive, scheming CEO with a fragile side | HE + sweet romance + mutual devotion + funny and lighthearted + mutual healing + gentle comfort] At 10 p.m., in an office tower in Shanghai’s CBD, CEO’s secretary Li Li eats instant noodles and gnaws on a cold meat bun in front of her computer. She can’t take any more overtime at this lousy job. It just never ends! After losing her job, she gets referred by a relative and lands a positio 435Reads—Score3014d adds

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    The wealthy and powerful CEO is highly educated, of impeccable character, and boasts an impressive resume. He not only respects women but also abstains from frivolous relationships. This CEO loves working overtime more than romance; he's either working overtime or on his way to work overtime every day. The perpetually indifferent woman declares, "I don't care who does this work; I'm quitting!"

28. 28 陆 Mr. Lu, Get a Grip! Miss Shen Died Ten Years Ago! 陆总清醒点，沈小姐去世已十年！ Now I Come今我来思Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted When they first met, Lu Yun acted aloof and put on the airs of a gentleman, though he had wanted to possess her from the start. And then he did just that. After their passionate night together, he couldn’t get enough. When the innocent little flower Shen Yue bloomed only for him, he fell hopelessly in love. But she began avoiding him. What did some campus heartthrob or teacher matter? Neither could stand in his way. Just as the two of them finally found their way into each other’s hearts, fate 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is really normal; it's not a law enforcement case, so they don't send the female lead to prison or take her kidney. It's sweet at first, then tragic, a bad ending where both of them die.

29. 29 再 Make Me Fall for You Again 再予你心醉 Truehearted and Truly Attentive真心真悉悉Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted [Both Leads Are Faithful and Strong | The Runaway Princess Returns | Newlyweds, Then Amnesia | Sweet, Playful Battles | Rekindled Love] [Couple: Heroine | A seemingly sweet and gentle princess with a proud, unyielding heart & Hero | An aloof, prestigious-family “old-school gentleman” who later transforms into a roguish, flirtatious devil] [Oh no! Her love-struck husband has amnesia, and now a cocky, roguish tycoon is here] Yan Sui was once a princess of Beijing’s elite. At seventeen, she left h 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Sweet and refreshing! Heart-fluttering, full of plot twists, and a great read! A top-tier wealthy family romance – a love-struck, fatherly husband suffers amnesia and transforms into a roguish, ruthless tycoon! Amnesia immediately following the wedding – intense emotional turmoil, vivid and entertaining! Highly recommended!

30. 30 五 I Married Him for a 500 Million Dowry, but His Whole Family Is Mute 五亿彩礼嫁给他，霸总全家是哑巴 Snake and Panda蛇与熊猫Modern Romance281k WordsCompleted [Chatty, sunny civil servant × outwardly cold but inwardly passionate CEO, marriage first and love later + sweet romance and comedy + easygoing daily life] Jiang Tang was completely dumbfounded! One day, after coming home from work at the neighborhood office, she found the three sons of the city’s most powerful Luo family squeezed onto her tiny sofa. Her “cultivating immortality” dad and her teary-eyed mom were on the phone, haggling with the three CEOs’ father over an astronomical bride price. 1.5kReads8.4Score19114d adds

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    A domineering CEO who is very respectful of people

31. 31 我 I Just Got Dumped, So What's Wrong with Forcing a Kiss on the Sharp-Tongued CEO? 我都失恋了，强吻毒舌总裁咋了？ Snake and Panda蛇与熊猫Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [Talkative, slightly timid, blunt wedding planner x sharp-tongued, slightly stingy workaholic CEO] [Modern romance+CEO+sweet and funny+sharp-tongued banter+easygoing daily life+intense push and pull+secret love turned mutual] Wedding planner Gu Shi'an burst into tears! She'd received a wedding invitation from her former boss and happily gone to the banquet! But the moment she arrived, it was like being struck by lightning: the groom was the boyfriend she'd loved for ten years, and the mother-in- 1.9kReads8.4Score16714d adds
32. 32 闪 After Their Flash Marriage, the Arrogant CEO Sheng Humbly Begs for Her Affection 闪婚后，傲娇盛总卑微求宠 Ignorant and Fearless无知无畏Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A refined, abstinent, cold-faced CEO turns into a domineering wife-spoiler after marriage. Sheng Qing, head of the Sheng family, was twenty-eight and had never touched a woman. To avoid being pressured into marriage, he fled abroad. On his one trip back to China, a twist of fate led him to lose his virginity to the legitimate daughter of the Luo family, who had only just been brought back from the countryside. After a night of passion, he was hooked and vowed to keep her by his side, indulging h 12.9kReads9.3Score1.5k14d adds
33. 33 少 Young Master! Young Master?? Young Master!!! 少爷！少爷？？少爷！！！ Meilong Little Iron Tower梅陇小铁塔Modern Romance65k WordsCompleted A preposterous encounter, and a journey of two hearts finding their way to each other! The contract blessed by the god of fate had already spelled it out: Instructions for Renting a Boyfriend: If your heart starts racing, there are no refunds. You accept all consequences! 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This story features a gentle, practical, and reliable young master who embarks on a mutually loving relationship with the female protagonist after an absurd encounter!

34. 34 闪 A Flash Marriage to a Wealthy, Sickly Puppy; Leveling Up and Beating Monsters 闪婚豪门病娇小奶狗，升级打怪 Xun Jue Yizhuo逊珏逸卓Modern Romance698k WordsCompleted Her stingy boyfriend of six years invited her to dinner at a fancy restaurant. He wasn’t proposing. He was breaking up with her. Afraid of wasting the expensive red wine, the heroine drank the whole bottle by herself. And then… She told the male lead, “You’re so handsome! Marry me!” He replied, “Okay! Once you’re sober tomorrow, we’ll go register our marriage.” When she sobered up, the heroine regretted it. Because he was five years younger than her and still in school. But the male lead 2.2kReads9.1Score20514d adds
35. 35 步 Step by Step, Winning Her Heart: The Laid-Back Miss and Her Sugar Daddy 步步诱心：咸鱼小姐和金主大人 Truehearted and Truly Attentive真心真悉悉Modern Romance233k WordsCompleted CP: Little Slacker Fish VS Big Bad Wolf, secret love comes true, daring to chase your dreams Lan Xianyu is just like her name: a lazy, unmotivated fish. No one seems to believe in her dream of becoming a screenwriter. Until one day, a handsome, wealthy stranger practically begs to become her sugar daddy. She’s baffled. Even Mary Sue dramas don’t go that way anymore. - He closes in step by step, carefully drawing out the memories buried deep inside her. He asks who she was with after getting blac 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Twists and turns! A fresh plot and character design! The story of a lazy, unambitious girl getting tricked by a cunning wolf on her journey to pursue her dreams—it's hilarious and exciting! A lazy, slow-burning girl versus a scheming, devoted wolf. Long-awaited reunion X bittersweet unrequited love X mutual redemption X courageously pursuing dreams. [Lan Xianyu, true to her name, is a lazy, unambitious girl. Her dream of becoming a screenwriter seems to be met with skepticism. Until one day, a handsome and wealthy man suddenly becomes her sugar daddy. Lan Xianyu is bewildered; even Mary Sue dramas don't write like this anymore…]

36. 36 背 The Traitor Will Lose Everything 背叛者将失去一切 Zhao Puzhai of Mermaid Island人鱼岛的赵朴斋Modern Romance133k WordsOngoing On her wedding night, Su Lige was drugged by her childhood sweetheart of a husband and thrown into the sea. When she opened her eyes, a terrifying blood moon ritual made her think she was in hell. As it turned out, she had become an NPC in a game, and even her own brother had drawn his blade against her. Enraged, she transformed into a monster and devoured everything in sight. When she woke again, her soul had somehow returned to the emergency room in the real world. She watched her scumbag husb —Reads—Score114d adds

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    The CEO is a normal character, the female lead is beautiful on her own 🤩

37. 37 爱 Love at the Turning Point 爱在逆袭时 Truehearted and Truly Attentive真心真悉悉Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted Couple pairing: Cheerful, determined sunflower VS cold, scheming, profit-minded man At 28, Shi Tong was out of work and out of love. Born into a humble family, she had worked hard to get through school and become an executive, and she'd even found a decent boyfriend. Then, overnight, her company went bankrupt and her boyfriend cheated on her with a rich girl. Down on her luck, she returned to her hometown for a high school reunion. There, Shi Tong struck up a conversation with Ji Ling, the camp 143Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    A refreshing take on CEO romance novels, set in the workplace, where the protagonist and the shrewd female lead go from being adversaries to fighting side-by-side, a sweet and tumultuous relationship. Fast-paced, immersive, with fresh characters and a captivating plot. Humorous and lively, highly recommended!

38. 38 都 We've Cut Ties, So Who's Going to Keep Spoiling You? 都断绝关系了，谁还惯着你啊！ Turn Words into Gold点字成金Modern Romance165k WordsOngoing In her previous life, the so-called family she trusted fed on her flesh and blood, then sent her to a psychiatric hospital, where they tortured her to death. Reborn, she cuts ties with them and takes down every scumbag in sight, busier than ever. They think she’s just an orphan with no one to rely on. She can make a fuss all she wants, but in the end she’ll come crawling back and beg to make up. But she has latched onto Gu Shengyu, and a man with power to move heaven and earth would never let he 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead has strong moral principles. Gu Shengyu met Meng Tang in their youth, and their encounter fostered a deeper trust and dependence in them as adults. Meng Tang healed Gu Shengyu, helping him understand the definition of love. Through Meng Tang, he experienced infatuation, unrequited love, jealousy, and ecstasy.

39. 39 豪 After the Tycoon Wife's Thoughts Are Read, the Melon Patch Is Full of Spies 豪门夫人被读心后，瓜田里都是猹 Leisurely and Carefree悠悠哉又哉Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The Whole Family Hears Her Thoughts + Gossip + Everyone’s Darling + Wealthy Family + Showbiz] Ji Fei’s soul was accidentally summoned into the wrong body, and she transmigrated into a wealthy wife who was about to get divorced. [Oh wow! After the divorce, I’ll be rich, gorgeous, and single. Who needs a husband? Huh? I was framed… Divorce! Hurry up and divorce me! If they uncover the truth, I’ll never get away!] President Qin, who was about to sign the divorce papers: ??? Before long, the compan 27.9kReads9.2Score4.2k14d adds

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    💞These are all normal domineering CEO stories. Ji Fei's soul was mistakenly possessed, transmigrating into the body of a resentful woman about to be divorced from a wealthy family. [Oh wow! After the divorce, I'm rich, beautiful, and single—who needs a husband! Ah? I was framed… Divorce! Get a divorce quickly! If the truth is discovered, I won't be able to escape!] President Qin, about to sign the divorce papers: ???

40. 40 诱 She Seduces Him, and the Hong Kong District's Little Tyrant Turns into a Lovable Goofball 诱她，港区小霸王秒变二哈 Not So Dark Under the Lamp灯下不黑黑Modern Romance644k WordsCompleted [Secret crush x sweet romance x the second male lead wins] [Can be both cool and sweet x the little tyrant of Hong Kong] That July, Feng Wu climbed a tree to rescue a cat. Xu Xingchi happened to pass by and pulled up the hem of his T-shirt. “Awu, toss the cat down. Your big brother will catch it.” In the blink of an eye, Xu Xingchi had grown up. He gave her a cold smile. “Feng Wu, eat the mango for her, and I’ll agree to get engaged to you.” With everyone watching, Feng Wu ate the mango bite by 27kReads9.2Score3.6k14d adds
41. 41 装 I Kept Up the Act for Two Years, Then They Suddenly Read My Mind 装了两年突然被读心了 Hu Yu蝴俞Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication in print] Also known as When My Billionaire Husband Started Coughing [Brooding, secretly snarky CEO X quirky, 'fake' innocent flower] Qi Weiran was a CEO worth billions. Because he carried a rare gene, he had a body that never got sick. But he could only live to the age of fifty. After he died, half his estate would go to his contract wife. One day, Qi Weiran's body, which had never shown a single sign of illness, suddenly began to cough. His adoring young wife, who loved 28.9kReads9.5Score3.6k14d adds
42. 42 坏 Oh No! I Transmigrated into the Sister of the Heroine in an Angsty Romance 坏了！我穿成虐文女主的姐姐 Xu Xun蓿寻Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Ye Zhi had only wanted to find a brainless sweet romance to relax with, but she never expected to be duped by an angst-ridden story disguised as a sweet romance! In this novel, the male lead drives the female lead's family into bankruptcy, gets her whole family killed, and then locks her up, subjecting her to every kind of physical and emotional abuse. Yet after a series of melodramatic events, the male lead apologizes and gives in, and the female lead has already forgotten the deep blood feud b 6kReads9.3Score59814d adds
43. 43 先 Love First, Ask Questions Later 先爱为敬 San You Muni三又木尼Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted [A snail-paced mountain-climbing editor & an unconventional, woman-avoiding CEO] “If a female mosquito sucks your blood, Mr. Yuan, you’ll still have a chance to escape.” “No, no, I’ve got plenty of blood. There’s more than enough for one mosquito.” Tao Yuan is a homebody who takes a laid-back approach to romance. Then she happens upon her boss’s mysterious male friend. To keep her job, she guards the secret carefully. She never expected her next assignment to be interviewing him. After a few e 125Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    An unconventional domineering CEO story; the male lead isn't domineering at all, but rather reasonable, eloquent, and decisive; he's devoted and deeply affectionate; the main plot is free of angst, filled with sweet details; a happy ending.

44. 44 路 I Picked Up a CEO on the Road and Made Him My Boyfriend 路上随便捡个霸总做男朋友 momocaModern Romance225k WordsCompleted The scent of oranges from their memories lingers in their hearts, and after years of unrequited love, their feelings finally come true. Du Heng is domineering yet tender, while Jiang Meiqi is sharp-witted, sharp-tongued, and focused on her career. The story is lighthearted and funny, like a romantic drama, and is a fairy-tale-style urban romance. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a book that captures the sweet romance of summer. The story is light and enjoyable. The female lead is intelligent, sharp-tongued, and career-driven, while the male lead is mature, steady, and opinionated. He is gentle and considerate towards the female lead. It's a fairytale-like urban romance novel.

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