Bury Me in Campus Romance! Youth Means Midsummer, Cicadas, Tree Shadows, and Hallways... 用校园文砸死我!!青春是盛夏 蝉鸣 树影 走廊...

1. 1 等 Waiting for a Midsummer 等一场盛夏 Thin Persimmon Tea薄柿茶茶Modern Romance639k WordsCompleted Print edition signed* * Xia Shi met Qi You when she was sixteen. The young man was dejected yet proud, carefree and unruly. He had a stunning face and an air of roguish nonchalance, as though he were just passing through life for fun. Countless girls liked him, but he was never interested and never gave any of them a second glance. And she was certainly not the kind of girl he would like. A stickler for rules, dull and boring. They should never have had anything to do with each other, until she 59.9kReads9.5Score10kShelves

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   Super good!!! The first one is a gem, if you don't like it, come find me!!! You absolutely must read the first one!!! [Kiss][Kiss][Kiss] Don't be fooled by the low rating of the second one, the writing is excellent too. The third one is super sweet, not angsty at all, the male lead is super handsome, and I love the female lead's personality too [Heart][Heart][Heart]

2. 2 不 An Irreplaceable Summer 不可复制的夏天 Qie Dong且冬Modern Romance247k WordsCompleted Throughout their three years of high school, Su Qi was the most talked-about guy in the whole school. He was a gifted guitarist, wild and carefree, with a crowd of fangirls, yet he was hard to get close to. When Lin Chuxia first arrived, she wanted to get back at her older sister, who made things difficult for her at every turn, so she claimed she was pursuing Su Qi. Everyone thought Su Qi couldn't care less about her and treated the whole thing as a joke. Who could have guessed that in a desert 21Reads6.7Score—Shelves
3. 3 槐 Locust Tree Breeze 槐风 Sweet Candy暖糖Modern Romance384k WordsCompleted (Print edition published) [Both leads are each other's first love + happy ending + roguishly handsome boy vs. unruly girl + blunt and direct, with both leads speaking their minds] He first met Tang Yi in Tongcheng. That summer, he had won first place in the physics Olympiad. He was strolling through the streets, idly exploring the unfamiliar city, the medal still warm in his pocket and everything around him feeling fresh and new. His gaze came to rest on a young girl not far ahead. In a pale yel 36.9kReads9.4Score6.1kShelves
4. 4 甜 The Sweethouse’s Top Star 甜字号头牌 Ji Zhi霁之Modern Romance381k WordsCompleted (The print edition of Sweetness Unspoken goes on sale June 20) [Campus + goofy comedy + childhood sweethearts + overprotective brother + sweet romance] [Sweet, feisty girl × suave, sly bad boy] A pretty, sweet-looking girl transfers into the class. She's wild-tempered and fearless, and on her very first day she gets into an argument with Shen Sili, the top guy in the grade who sits in the back row. While their classmates marvel that the newcomer has no fear, the next day they see the two walking 17.9kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves

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   It's so beautiful!

5. 5 蝉 After the Cicadas Sing Comes the Plum Rain 蝉鸣过后是梅雨 Little Mouse Maomao阿鼠毛毛Modern Romance152k WordsCompleted [Ensemble Cast at School | Slow-Burn Bittersweet Romance | Fated Bond | Gentle Girl, Troubled Boy | Realistic | Happy Ending] On the first day of school, Xia Shanshan's red-lacquered bicycle was stolen. She crouched beneath a camphor tree and cried. On the third floor, someone folded her orange candy wrapper in half, then in half again. Later, she met Fu Siyun. The boy leaned against the wall, looking carefree as he teased her softly: “Are you afraid of me, senior?” She ran from him for three y 3.3kReads9.3Score353Shelves

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   [Learned it][Learned it]

6. 6 心 A Guide to Falling in Love 心动说明书 Feng Ke Ye Yang丰客叶阳Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted [Pure school romance + mutual devotion + heartwarming and healing + happy ending] [Ensemble cast + friendship is the best medicine + everyday life] [Bright, innocent girl Ai Li x outwardly cold, inwardly warm, slightly scheming boy Wen Xubai] What does it feel like to fall for someone? A flutter! A bittersweet ache... sweetness! Relief... Write down every precious moment that makes your heart flutter! Create a guide to the fluttering of your heart, all your own! Use words to express your wildly 47Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is more about daily life.

7. 7 庸 Beware the Mediocre 庸人小心 Yin Mu殷木Urban370k WordsCompleted Realistic fiction · Unrequited love with a bad ending · Small-town life · Ordinary people · Coming-of-age · No golden finger Based on the true experiences of friends, this story is told from a male first-person perspective and follows Jiang Xin through the ups and downs of his youth in a small southern county town from 2005 to 2014. He was once an elementary-school prodigy admired by everyone. But from the moment he started middle school, his life quietly began to veer off course. As a boy, he 201Reads—Score107Shelves

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   During a summer evening study session in his senior year of high school, cicadas chirped incessantly outside the window. The male protagonist, instead of focusing on his studies, was drawing a portrait of the female protagonist on a piece of paper.

8. 8 云 Where the Clouds Come Home to Rest, First Meeting Becomes Forever 云有归栖，初见终成 Yu Le08宇乐08Modern Romance231k WordsOngoing [Youthful Romance + Love Grows Over Time + Two Top Students + Mutual Secret Crushes + School Life] After the students were split into arts and science classes in their second year of high school, Lu Yunqi unexpectedly found herself sitting in front of Fu Chucheng, the handsome, cold-faced guy she'd accidentally offended. She braced herself to be ignored or given a hard time, but as they spent their days together, she gradually chipped away at his icy facade that warned others to keep their dista 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   May you be as free as a cloud, finding refuge anywhere in the world. May all your efforts ultimately bear fruit.

9. 9 蓝 Blue-and-White Uniforms and Peach Blossoms 《蓝白校服与桃树花开》 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天31k WordsCompleted Blue-and-White School Uniforms and Blossoming Peach Trees 107Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A youth campus high school life

10. 10 谁 Who Says I Don't Like You? 谁说我讨厌你啦？ Like a Scene, Like Brocade似景似锦Modern Romance110k WordsOngoing "I like him more than anyone, and I hate him more than anyone." -[Sweet and angsty, high school romance, healing, two top students Content warning: The female lead has suicidal tendencies, depression, and anxiety] At first, they couldn't stand each other. Until her deliberate efforts to keep her distance started getting under his skin, so he deliberately kept making his presence felt around her. Through his efforts, he succeeded in falling for her. And she became unable to live without him. But 32Reads—Score109Shelves

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    [Feeling wronged][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up

11. 11 她 Why Can’t I Soothe Her? 她怎么哄不好 Peachy Zhizhi桃气知知Modern Romance370k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts × sweet everyday romance × happy ending; quirky little princess who knows exactly how to flirt × childhood friend who's cold at first, then devoted and irresistibly flirtatious × two top students × they fall for each other at different times! An intense push and pull! Open flirting and mutual teasing] When Qi Yun transfers to Jingwai, she vows to study hard and strive for the top, then claims first place in the liberal arts rankings. Everyone at Jingwai knows Gu Yu, who co 2kReads9.2Score267Shelves

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    Some may not be, don't mind.

12. 12 轻 A Soft-Spoken Seduction 轻声引诱 Hungry, Time to Chow Down饿了要干饭Modern Romance192k WordsOngoing Main characters: Jiang Jingchu and Wen Mo [Mutual Secret Crush | From Campus to the Wedding Altar | Sweet Romance | One-on-One, Both Leads Are Each Other’s First and Only | Reunion After Years Apart] Jiang Jingchu is the poster boy of Jing University’s computer science department. Ever since he enrolled, whenever students fill out their college applications, the university leaders have made a life-size standee of him to attract prospective students. Wen Mo was one of those students. Wen Mo ha 6.8kReads—Score600Shelves

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    You can try this one!

13. 13 任 The Mission Starts Over a Hundred Times 任务重来一百次 milieModern Romance20k WordsCompleted “You came to save me, so why can’t you look only at me? Why do you have to give your attention to those one, two, three insignificant people?” “You seem so shy. You never take my hand first. Even just now, you only did it because of someone else.” “Now that you have me, you don’t treat me as well as you used to. There wasn’t any strawberry milk today either, was there?” 5.8kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves
14. 14 撒 Pouty Kisses! I Turn the Tough School Bully into a Sucker for Me 撒娇诱吻！把嘴硬校霸钓成翘嘴啦 A Little Four Seasons Milk Tea一点点四季奶青Modern Romance323k WordsCompleted [Complete] BG romance [School bully and top student × sweet, soft-hearted girl with a feisty streak] [Sweet school romance with a focus on five friends + everyone speaks their mind + romance and friendship both get plenty of attention + both leads are virgins + happy ending] The Experimental Middle School gossip group has recently been discussing the relationship between transfer student Gu Huaishu and school bully Jiang Shixu. Everyone: Brother Xu has a thing about cleanliness. Why would he le 10kReads9.4Score1.4kShelves
15. 15 在 A Summer of Passionate Love 在这个盛夏热恋 Su Zhiye苏枝也Modern Romance537k WordsCompleted The print edition is now available. [A Touch of Ensemble Cast + Sweet, Flirtatious Romance + Both Leads Have No Past Relationships + Mutual Devotion] [Cool, Slightly Rebellious Girl VS. Handsome, Bad-Boy Young Master with a Sharp Tongue] Bian Xu has a face made for living life to the fullest. His unruly blue-and-white streaked hair and three shining black studs along his ear cartilage give off an unrestrained air. He's a familiar figure on the school's forum. Lin Tingxia is an excellent student 28.3kReads9.3Score4.5kShelves
16. 16 校 A Bittersweet Campus Romance 校园苦涩爱情 Wood Drifting Across the Seas木浮四海Modern Romance101k WordsCompleted This is a campus romance about a boy and a girl whose misunderstandings lead them from dislike to love, and eventually to a bitter breakup. It reminds us that sometimes, once you miss your chance, you miss it for a lifetime. Treasure everything you have now. 74Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend a new book

17. 17 难 A Summer Too Lovely to Hide 难藏夏日 Ning Yuchen宁雨沉Modern Romance380k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available] In her senior year of high school, Yun Xiang was brought home by Cheng Xiao, one of her father's old comrades. Cheng Xiao had a son, a cocky, arrogant guy who loved looking down his nose at people. But he was good at school and great at video games. The first time Yun Xiang met Cheng Che, he stood on the stairs to the second floor and coldly laid down the rules. “Don’t come near me, don’t look at me, don’t tell anyone at school you know me, and don’t touch an 34.6kReads9.5Score5.2kShelves
18. 18 朱 A Vermilion Kiss 朱砂吻 Don't Call Me Beautiful别叫我美丽Modern Romance331k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Stars Falling into the Deep Sea is now available] [Devoted to each other | Mutual pining | Campus sweet romance] [Pure love at first | Love later] [Cool, cocky troublemaker] x [Sweet-tempered, gentle girl] At the beginning of the story, they fell for each other's cinnabar moles. By the end, they were kissing those same marks. Blurb: Tang Shi was a handsome, cocky troublemaker who did whatever he pleased. He had topped the entrance exam that year and was the “top dog” in the 18.1kReads9.5Score2.6kShelves
19. 19 读 After Reading His Mind, the Cold-Hearted Campus Heartthrob Goes Crazy Every Day 读心后冷酷校草每天都在发疯 Porridge Can Stay Warm粥可温Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted Print edition | Short drama now available [School crush + mind reading + sweet romance and healing + big-brother vibes] [Cold and aloof on the outside, hopelessly lovestruck puppy on the inside VS cool and distant on the outside, soft, timid, and insecure little snail on the inside] At Monday’s flag-raising ceremony, Yun Xiang inexplicably gained a superpower: She could hear the school heartthrob’s thoughts. The handsome heartthrob stood on the flag-raising platform, dignified and stern, his fac 5.1kReads9.4Score641Shelves

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    These are all incredibly good! The first five books are about childhood sweethearts, with the male lead being extremely clingy to the female lead, especially in the fifth book where they practically never stop kissing. The second book is about rebirth, with the male lead being exceptionally good at sweet talk and uttering countless witty lines. In the third book, the male and female leads are mistaken for a couple by their teachers right after the start of the school year. In the fourth book, the male lead discovers that the female lead doesn't like him and that he was just imagining things, and he cries his eyes out. In the sixth book, the female lead can hear the male lead's thoughts, and the story progresses incredibly fast!!! All six books are super sweet, really!

20. 20 和 A Perfect Ten with You 和你满分甜 Shu You书呦Modern Romance260k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance | Campus | Both leads are inexperienced] [Top student sweetie x handsome, roguish chatterbox] Anyone who knows Wen Shiyi knows he's arrogant as can be, with the temper of a spoiled young master. The year he was a sophomore in high school, a girl named Jiang Yimian moved into his home. She was pretty and kind to everyone, the sort of person who seemed easy to get along with at first glance. But Wen Shiyi was openly hostile toward her. Whenever she reached for a dish, he'd spin the 13.3kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves
21. 21 学 Senior, Did We Have a Grudge in Our Past Life? 学长，我们上辈子是不是有仇 Daydreaming Potato发呆洋芋Modern Romance212k WordsOngoing [Campus romance + sweet indulgence + past and present lives + one-on-one] [Intuitive restoration girl × data-driven architecture senior] Lin Jiu is pretty sure she and Wei Zhaoran from the architecture department are fated to be at odds. The first time, she accidentally spilled soup all over him. The second time, Wei Zhaoran inspected her blank notebook in front of the whole class. Later, Lin Jiu signed up for an elective, only to find Wei Zhaoran was the teaching assistant! They were assign —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Youthful campus romance, brimming with summer vibes!

22. 22 同 My Deskmate Brings Me Light 同桌予你光亮 Qi Cheng栖橙Modern Romance190k WordsCompleted The physical book is now available under the published title Moonlight Comes for Me [The author's debut work. The writing is still immature, so readers, please proceed with caution] [School Life + Devoted Couple + Sweet Romance + Healing] Gloomy, cool, and gorgeous Orange Darling × Arrogant Young Master Mu “Brother Chen, the new transfer student is as beautiful as a fairy!” “Not interested. Leave me alone!” Later, Young Master Mu corners the little fairy in an alley and whines, “Baby, I'm sorry. 5kReads9.5Score705Shelves
23. 23 重 Reborn in 2010: An Alien Livestreams Me Going to High School 重生2010外星人直播我上高中 Brown Round Bear棕圆熊Urban298k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + school life + one heroine + youthful ensemble cast + comedy + alien livestream] No filler: every chapter has a theme and every installment has something to enjoy. After Zhang Zhongyuan jumped from the thirty-second floor, he learned that Earth had been part of a reality show livestreamed by an alien civilization for thousands of years. Because the show was doing well, the production team gave him a chance to start over. When he opened his eyes again, he was back in 2010, on the first 60Reads—Score135Shelves

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    Its strength lies in its authenticity, yet within that authenticity lies drama, making it a compelling and enduring campus novel.

24. 24 超 So Sweet! The Campus Heartthrob Coaxes His Adorable Crush in a Husky Voice 超甜！校草哑声诱哄小可爱 Peach Branch Tea桃枝茶Modern Romance406k WordsCompleted [Bad-boy school boss × sweet, soft-spoken top student] [A sweet campus romance, two strong leads, lighthearted and affectionate, healing each other] Rumor has it that Jiangcheng No. 8 High has a school boss named Gu Cilan: unruly, arrogant, and looking down on everyone. In their second year of high school, a sweet transfer student arrives. Li Su is beautiful with a honey-sweet voice, and she takes first place in her grade on her very first monthly exam. She’s just far too bold, always picking on 27.8kReads9.3Score4.6kShelves

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    1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 13, And 15 are all super good!!! I just finished reading 1 today, and it's incredibly realistic!!! I've already watched 15 twice, and it's also amazing!!! (I'm not saying the others aren't good!)

25. 25 热 A Hot Kiss in Midsummer 热吻盛夏 Starlight in the Wilderness原野星光Modern Romance459k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Summer Breeze is now available] [Bad-boy charm with a world-weary edge | Cool yet sweet heroine | Both are each other's first love, both are strong | Saving each other] The summer she turned sixteen, Xia Zhi transferred to Linhai and met a boy named Sheng Ye. He was wild, ruthless, and arrogant, a famous school heartthrob. Clouds covered the sun when they first met, but Xia Zhi spotted him at once. Sheng Ye asked her, “Am I handsome?” At graduation. With his hair dyed blu 11.2kReads9.4Score1.6kShelves
26. 26 逐 Chasing Summer 逐夏 May the Wood Be at Peace愿木安Modern Romance200k WordsOngoing [From Campus to Wedding Dress + Both Pure + Sweet Romance + Healing] [Cheerful, sunny top student who seems like a good girl vs. cold, obsessive campus king] One day, the campus king of Jiang University was on his way to teach a few street thugs a lesson. When he arrived, he found that several of them had already been beaten black and blue. They were on their knees, kowtowing and begging for mercy. "Don't ask us. Our boss makes the decisions." "If you want to ask someone, ask our boss." "Boss, w 3.3kReads6.9Score470Shelves

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    It's so pretty, so sweet!

27. 27 迹 Let the Past Be the Past 迹往不咎 Bu Erzhi不二之Modern Romance185k WordsCompleted The well-behaved left-behind girl Teng Jinqing VS the orphaned bad boy Cheng Ji Blurb 1: Teng Jinqing always remembered what a boy told her when she was ten: “The only way out is through studying.” Later, she really did make it out. Far, far away. Across the ocean, all the way to a PhD. But she never forgot the road back. Because at the end of that road, someone was waiting for her. An ordinary man who went from genius to delinquent, from delinquent to prisoner, and from prisoner to cripple. H 185Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Reality may have crushed the spirits of the young boys and girls, but it couldn't extinguish their pride. The author is incredibly skilled at writing; the pacing is a bit slow at the beginning, but once you settle in, you'll find it very enjoyable. Later, the male lead cuts off all constraints for the female lead's sake, making it a truly beautiful and tear-jerking story. Thankfully, it has a happy ending.

28. 28 一 A River of Spring Water 一江春水 Si Lingqi司令漆Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted As someone who has been single since birth, Jiang Chunshui finally decides to experience the sweetness and heartbreak of romance before graduation. From young lecturers to freshmen on the sports teams, she thinks it over and decides to go big! So she sets her sights on Song Mingqing, an outstanding alumnus returning to campus to give a speech. With a man like him, no matter how you look at it, she’s the one who benefits. Her friend sighs at the news. “I don’t know much about the dating scene, bu 39.5kReads9.3Score3.7kShelves

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    The university campus, but I'd rather click on the cover image of the window with greenery outside and stairs inside.

29. 29 他 He Says It's Not Too Late 他说不晚 Huohuo the Painter画画的火火Modern Romance624k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion | Healing | A playboy turns over a new leaf | School days to city life | Reunited after years apart | Wealthy families] When they were young, Li Zhiwan stumbled out of a secluded alley, covered in blood, and collapsed to the ground. Gu Yuqian stood at the far end of the long alley, holding a black umbrella as he looked at the girl’s desperate, pleading eyes. In the end, the boy ran toward her, radiating cold, and saved her from the brink of despair. After that, whenever heavy 12.2kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves
30. 30 嘴 The Stubborn Childhood Friend: Brother Lu Was the One Who Fell First 嘴硬青梅：是陆哥他先动的心 Ye Shuangshuang from the Shallows of the Clouds云浅处的叶霜霜Modern Romance178k WordsCompleted [A new author and a new novel. Not a wish-fulfillment story, no System, no one reborn.] [Both leads are inexperienced in love; one-on-one romance, a little angst and lots of sweetness, with a focus on everyday life.] [Everyday life, Chinese-style school setting.] When Lin Jing starts at Experimental Middle School, she has two wishes. First, she hopes no one finds out that the aloof heartthrob Lin Yi is her older brother! Second, she wants to stay far away from Lu Yun. She manages to keep her fir 63Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A traditional Chinese school campus! Full of youthful energy! It will instantly transport you back to your student days!

31. 31 小 Little Plum Blossom, Can I Kiss You Again Today? 小青梅，今天能不能也亲一下？ Strange Fruit奇异的果Modern Romance252k WordsCompleted [Blunt, goofy ray of sunshine × Scheming, tsundere fake tough guy] [Childhood sweethearts + Mutual devotion] When Lu Lin was a kid, he was such a menace that even dogs were afraid to wag their tails in front of him. But at some point, a soft little girl started following him around... along with her cat. Lin Yang trotted along behind Lu Lin every day. To his face, she called him “Boss” with the utmost enthusiasm, but really, she was just looking for free food and lodging. At first: “Boss, give m 19.8kReads9.4Score2.6kShelves
32. 32 他 He's So Wild, Yet He'll Bow His Head for Me 他那么野，但会为我低头呀 Yun Zijin妘子衿Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Wildness is now available!] [School days to city life × second-chance romance] [Sweet girl × cocky guy] [Female pilot × tattoo artist/air traffic controller + mutual devotion and healing] 1 At Nangao High, Li Sui and Tan Ye both became famous for being so different from each other. One had failed the college entrance exam and was preparing to retake it. The other was the school's star student, about to be recommended for university admission. When they first met 2.1kReads9.4Score272Shelves

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    The first book is the pinnacle of campus romance novels in my opinion, Xia Shi & Qi You, the male lead is so youthful and charming. The family, friendship, and love relationships are all wonderful!!! The second book, Yun Xiang & Cheng Che, has a short drama adaptation and is signed for publication but not yet released as a book. The following books are also very good [kissing emojis][kissing emojis][kissing emojis]

33. 33 渡 Save Me, Not the Drunkard 渡我不渡醉 Bamboo Song Pear竹音梨Modern Romance283k WordsCompleted [A guarded, wounded hero × a gentle, steadfast heroine who saves him | Mutual devotion · Rekindled Romance] “Everyone who gets close to me comes to a bad end. You should leave.” “It's not your fault, Jiang Zui. You haven't done anything wrong.” Kneeling in the light, she led him out of the shadows and told him he wasn't a curse. He deserved to be loved. This was a silent standoff, and a gentle salvation. Jiang Zui thought his life would never see the light until he met Su Yuhe at seventeen. Afra 2.9kReads—Score185Shelves

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    He has experienced the harshness of life, yet he remains sincere and gentle, never betraying our encounter and never failing you! The male lead is very gentle and dotes on the female lead, falling in love with her at first sight!

34. 34 暗 Her Secret Crush Is Wicked and Flirtatious, and She Can't Handle Him 暗恋对象又坏又撩，她招架不住 Cranes Part from Green Mountains鹤别青山Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted Short drama now available A cash-strapped, gentle, resilient good girl × a rich, aloof, wicked young master [The heroine’s secret crush comes true + a fake playboy reforms + dating before falling in love] Lin Wu stumbled upon scenes she shouldn’t have seen, twice. The first time, in a torrential downpour, He Jingzhou sat in his car, watching indifferently as a bodyguard beat someone half to death. The second time was at a party, where she saw him get dumped on the spot as his White Moonlight ann 64kReads9.3Score6.8kShelves
35. 35 降 Descending Into His Heart 降临他心上 Scallion Egg Pancake葱香鸡蛋饼Modern Romance404k WordsCompleted [Physical edition available for preorder on April 4] + [Short drama now streaming] [Sweet youth romance] + [Both leads are pure] Zhou Ran, owner of Xiacheng’s most famous tattoo shop, is synonymous with coldness and wildness. The first time Xia Mian sees him, she barges into his tattoo shop and asks for a butterfly tattoo. “What color do you want?” “Green.” “What shade of green?” Xia Mian hesitates, then points to his light green hair. “That exact shade.” Zhou Ran: “?” - People in Xiacheng say t 31kReads9.5Score4.6kShelves
36. 36 青 A Childhood Friend's Kiss on the Corner of My Lips 青梅吻唇角 Elk Seventeen麋鹿十七Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [Boyish, dependable He Jue × bright, “tearful” Wen Mi] [Both virgins ➕ college campus ➕ childhood friends and secret crushes ➕ childhood friend beats the new guy ➕ groveling for your wife ➕ sweet and flirty] Wen Mi got into Jiang Yanchen’s university for his sake. From then on, she wore white dresses and kept her long, straight black hair, all so she could become his pure and innocent girlfriend. Four years of loving him earned her one sentence: “Wen Mi? I find her pretty annoying.” Heartbroken, 26.2kReads8.5Score2.4kShelves

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    These books are amazing! The first one is still being serialized, while the others are already completed, so you can read them without worry—they're super sweet!!!

37. 37 宝 Baby, Point the Camera a Little Lower 宝宝，镜头再往下一点 Not Monolid不是单眼皮Modern Romance282k WordsCompleted [Both Pure|College Campus|Sweet Romance|Mutual Devotion|Smart Leads|Ensemble Cast|Happy Ending] [Aloof Flirt × Sweet, Resilient Rookie] His icy coolness is an act. His heart skipping a beat is real. On the basketball court, Ke Jingcheng pressed his chest against Luo Sheng’s back, enveloping her in his mint-scented presence. “Focus.” “Keep getting distracted and I’ll start charging you.” After practice, she was panting while he handed her a bottle of water. “Payment.” “Huh?” “I taught you for two 712Reads8.5Score114Shelves
38. 38 借 After Moving In, My Childhood Friend Persona Fell Apart 借住后，我的竹马人设翻车了 A Grain of White Sand一粒沙白Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted [Sweet Campus Romance] [Childhood Friends] [Reunion After Years Apart] [Bickering Couple] [Living Together] Haicheng No. 1 High School has two great legends. The first is Cheng Yu, the aloof heartthrob and top student, whose tongue is so sharp you’d think he was born with poison on it. The second is transfer student Su Xia. She looks too weak to hurt a fly, but she can knock out three thugs with one punch. No one knows they live under the same roof. She left Haicheng with her parents eight ye 14.8kReads7.4Score3.3kShelves
39. 39 亲 Kiss Me, and I'll Let You Be in Charge 亲我一口，让你管 Chen Yi忱一Modern Romance467k WordsCompleted [Reborn + Sweet Romance + High School] Xu Qingyan didn't like Lu Ye. His possessiveness was too much, and he had taken advantage of her desperate situation, using the Xu family to force her into marrying him. He was also far too rough, never stopping until she begged him to. But after he died, she remembered all the ways he had been good to her. In an instant, she was reborn and returned to the year she was seventeen. That year, she was still the adored little princess, while he was a violent, u 15.2kReads8.4Score2.3kShelves
40. 40 甜 How Sweet Is It? 甜度为几分 Zero-Sugar Gardenia栀栀为零糖Modern Romance332k WordsCompleted [Scheming, proud, aloof childhood friend × pampered, precious, beautiful childhood sweetheart] A pretty transfer student arrived at Licheng No. 1 High School. Someone scoffed. “Apart from her looks, what's so special about her? I heard she's bad at school and her family isn't anything special. How could senior Jiang Ciyun possibly know her?” Until one day, after a monthly exam Lu Zhaozhao spread all the exam papers she needed across her desk. Her classmates gathered around. “Top student, lend us 29.3kReads9.3Score3.8kShelves

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    Childhood sweethearts, all sweetness!!! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] She's the darling he's pampered for over a decade [Heart][Heart] On the first day of school, the transfer student looked completely bewildered at Chen Si, the senior on the stage. "Chen Si? Who? I don't know him." Everyone thought these two were completely unrelated and didn't know each other. Until later—everyone's CPU was almost overheating. What happened to not knowing each other? Who is that girl in Class 1 of Senior 3 with Chen Si's school uniform? What happened to not knowing each other? Why did someone go to Senior 3 to get Chen Si's keys when they were going home? Later— "Does anyone know where Shi Suiren is?" "Go to Senior 3 and find Chen Si." "Can anyone contact Chen Si? I need to contact him urgently." "Ask Shi Suiren in Freshman 1." A friend asked, "Your sister is so beautiful, aren't you afraid she'll be kidnapped one day?" Chen Si lowered his eyes, his voice hoarse, "Afraid, of course I'm afraid." How could he not be afraid? After all, she's the darling he's pampered for over a decade. From the very beginning, Shi Suiren fell into his trap. Those around her repeatedly warned, "Don't be so naive. Do you really think Shi Suiren was here when you were little?"

41. 41 酸 Sweet and Sour Gummies 酸甜软糖 Crab Frog蟹蟹蛙Modern Romance499k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] They say the heir to the Jiang family, Jiang Yao, has always had a fiancée: Ming Yan, the eldest daughter of the Ming family, longtime friends of the Jiangs. But the two of them don’t seem to like each other much. At first: Jiang Yao: “She’s a spoiled young lady with a princess complex. Anyone who falls for her is asking for trouble.” Ming Yan: “He’s a spoiled young master who looks at everyone like they owe him money. I’d never fall for him.” Later Ming Yan leaves withou 4.1kReads9.0Score341Shelves

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    For those who love campus romance novels, these ten books are sure to please. Each one is unique and has a slightly different genre, so there's bound to be one you'll enjoy. 1️⃣ Clear-headed and determined Lin Zixia & free-spirited Lu Xiangye: Two academic high-achievers | Growth and healing | Micro-ensemble portrait: "The wilderness is drowning in the summer breeze, I am captivated by you." 2️⃣ Sensitive and stubborn Zhao Xiaoqing & cheerful and easy-going Chen Qi: Mutual pursuit | Campus romance | Teenage feelings: "Youth is a beautiful word; it allows us to see the four seasons, believe in hope, and anticipate random possibilities." 3️⃣ Gentle and lovely Yu Chunxin & meticulous and considerate Ci Xiaoyu: Campus romance | Urban love | Childhood sweethearts: "She loves the vibrant spring, and I love her Chunxin (springtime feelings)." 4️⃣ Delicate and sensitive Lin Qi & handsome and devoted Yi Yue: Childhood sweethearts | Unrequited love comes true: "When weary, on the journey, every rose bears your name." "This is his spring alone, the moonlight that illuminates only him in his entire life." 5️⃣ The quirky and charming Tang Yi & the cool and roguish Shen Huaizhou: A two-way pursuit | Two wealthy families | Straightforward approach "Using the word 'everlasting' to describe youth, to describe Shen Huaizhou." "The heartbeat of a young man is like the sunset in the distance at dusk, passionate and sincere, flamboyant and unrestrained, burning half the sky red in the blink of an eye." 6️⃣ The bright and confident Ming Yan & the spirited Jiang Yao: Two wealthy families | Sweet and bittersweet | HE "Take one step closer to your goal, no one can stop you from becoming a better person." 7️⃣ The lively and outgoing Lin Yinxia & the passionate and flamboyant Chen Yushi: A two-way pursuit | Campus romance "They say seven years can change a person's heart, but I'm sure that my liking for you, my love for you, has never changed." 8️⃣ The carefree and optimistic Xia Tingnan & the self-disciplined and rational Xu Bingran: HE | Childhood sweethearts "He is like a sailboat swaying on the sea, encountering undercurrents, and also encountering roses, carefully cherishing them." 9️⃣ Resilient and Bright Yun Xiang & Caring and Arrogant Cheng Che: A Two-Way Romance | Campus Romance "You are a hero hidden in the world." "The five-star red flag shines brightly, my faith is clear and bright." 1️⃣0️⃣ Graceful and Gentle Wen Li & Cold-Faced but Warm-Hearted Shen Heyu: Campus Sweet Romance | A Two-Way Romance "She is a ray of light in his life, and the only thing he wants to do is to grasp that light."

42. 42 清 Sweet Pear Blossoms 清梨甜漾 Zero-Sugar Gardenia栀栀为零糖Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [Childhood Sweethearts | Devoted Love | The One and Only | Both Top Students | Mutual Firsts] Chen Si's handsome face has appeared on the honor roll countless times. He's cocky, hard-hearted, and famously difficult to deal with. He treats everyone around him with equal indifference, until a transfer student arrives... From then on, Chen Si turns into a lovesick puppy, always taking her side and spoiling her without limit. On the first day of school The transfer student looks at senior Chen Si on 9.6kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
43. 43 深 Hidden in Late Winter 深藏晚冬 Autumn Chill秋日凉Modern Romance351k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Two top students + love that grows over time + youth and school days + angst] Gentle, sweet girl × jealous, cocky boy * At sixteen, he said he wanted to become a police officer and protect the people. She said she wanted to become a doctor and save lives. * At seventeen, he said, “We met in winter, Wen Yu. We'll spend so many more winters together. Take care of this white camellia for me for now.” The wind lifted the hem of the boy's coat, and his eyes shone. So she rem 2.6kReads9.3Score549Shelves

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    These are all campus romance novels. 2, 3, 5, 6, And 7 are all tragic endings (BE). 5 And 7 are short stories, the others are longer. 1 Is a sweet romance with an ensemble cast and some angst, mainly affecting the supporting characters. 4 Is a happy ending (HE), but still has some angst.

44. 44 他 He's a Master at Acting Obedient 他惯会装乖 Autumn Chill秋日凉Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] [Healing × Love That Grows Over Time × Tragic Romance × Mutual Devotion] Cool, gentle heroine × Aloof, unapproachable top student They overcame the distance and endured the years. But her boy was forever left behind in that snowy winter, forever twenty-two, in the prime of his life, forever on the day they were supposed to register their marriage. [“This time, don't break your promise again, you little liar.” “Why did you break your promise again? You little liar.”] 968Reads9.3Score188Shelves
45. 45 溯EN Letters Tracing the Rain 溯雨信笺 Milky Candy Puff奶糖酥Modern Romance373k WordsCompleted [The physical book is now available. Its published title is Letters in the Rain] [Small-Town Literature | Bittersweet Slow Burn | Mutual Healing | 1v1 | Happy Ending] [Gentle and Resilient x Jaded and World-Weary] When Pu Yu was seventeen, she transferred to a remote town in southern China. There, she met Yuan Su. He had once been the town's brightest star, a prodigy destined for greatness. Now he had fallen from grace, and everyone avoided him. Everyone except Pu Yu. - An old street. A repair s 254kReads9.6Score50.1kShelves

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    I love reading campus romance novels; they're always a favorite. Feel free to read them; they're all very sweet (there are occasional angst-filled moments, but not many).

46. 46 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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    These are all campus romance novels. 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 are all tragic endings (BE). 5 and 7 are short stories, the others are longer. 1 is a sweet story with an ensemble cast and some angst, mainly affecting the supporting characters. 4 is a happy ending (HE), but still has some angst.

47. 47 藏 Hidden in Midsummer 藏于盛夏 Autumn Chill秋日凉Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted A heads-up before you start ❗️: One of the side couples is a gay couple, so please skip this if that bothers you. [The print edition under the same title is now available] [Healing × Love that grows over time × Angsty school romance] Sweet, gentle, well-behaved student × rebellious, handsome bad boy That midsummer seemed hotter than any before. The girl in the graduation photo smiled sweetly, with a boy in a white shirt grinning boldly behind her. They met in midsummer, and parted in midsummer t 84.2kReads9.6Score14.8kShelves
48. 48 她 Her Heart's Door Is Hard to Open 她心门难开 The Pen Name I Want Is Already Taken我想用的笔名已存在Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [Happy Ending + Both Pure + Light Ensemble Cast + School Days to City Life + He Pursues Her + 1v1 + Bittersweet Push and Pull + No Evil Female Supporting Characters + No Catfighting Between Women] School Days: [Smiling, Hardhearted Girl Who Loves to Eat x Cold-Faced, Pure and Gentle Boy] City Life: [Hardworking English Translator x Brooding, Obsessive Aircraft Engineer] Unlike most passionate youth romances, their story began in the dead of winter. * Fang Yu's affection was a gentle, carefully l 100Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Youth can also be like warm milk in a drawer during a long winter. Oh wait, that's called pure love [shy emoji]

49. 49 潇 The Late Sound of Drizzling Rain 潇潇雨声迟 Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted Years after graduation, a gossip post begins circulating on the message board for City Experimental School. The school's 2011 beauty, Ye Xiao, and its most handsome boy from the same year, Ruan Yusheng, are a couple. Their classmates, who know them well, rush over to set the record straight: it's pure rumor. There was never any spark between the two of them. Ye Xiao's profile even says, “Person I hate most: Ruan Yusheng.” People in the know go so far as to say, “Ye Xiao feels nothing but hatred 81.1kReads9.7Score14.1kShelves

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    These are some of my favorite books (I have high standards, so please don't criticize if you disagree).

50. 50 听 Be Good and Give In 听话，乖乖就范 Zero-Sugar Gardenia栀栀为零糖Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + childhood sweethearts + secret crush + two top students] A transfer student arrived at Nancheng No. 1 High School. Someone revealed that they’d seen the transfer student working at a coffee shop over the summer! Xie Shiyu, a senior, was handsome, smart, and from a good family. He was also aloof and cold, the sort of person you could admire from afar but never approach. In everyone’s eyes, these two belonged to separate worlds, with no connection whatsoever. Until one day. Someo 21.8kReads9.1Score3.6kShelves

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    Always support Zhizhi! Of all the books I've read, this is the only author whose entire body of work I've read without missing a single one!! Zhizhi is truly skilled at writing campus romance novels, they're so incredibly good! \(//∇//)\

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