Family and Marriage Stories That Feel Realistic and Down-to-Earth 家庭婚姻文，贴近生活的！平淡文！

1. 651 平 You Call Me a Jinx All the Time, but Now You Dare Ask Me to Help With Your Lawsuit? 平时骂我丧门星，出事了竟敢求我帮忙打官司？ The Garden Rises with the Wind园随风起11k WordsCompleted You call me a jinx all the time, but now that you're in trouble, you actually dare ask me to help with your lawsuit? 2Reads—Score—14d adds
2. 652 糖 Tang Tiantian Meets the Third Young Master of the Mo Family 糖甜甜遇莫家三郎 Xun Jue Yizhuo逊珏逸卓Modern Romance438k WordsCompleted When she was five, her mother died by suicide after battling cancer and depression. When he was ten, his parents divorced because of their troubled relationship. At twenty-two, after graduating from college, he was dumped by his girlfriend when he proposed. He then shut himself away in S City and spent six years writing online novels. At twenty-two, after graduating from college, she became a high school teacher in S City, only to be driven out of her home by her stepmother. Two people from trou 79Reads8.0Score—14d adds
3. 653 玻 A Fogged-Up Windowpane 玻璃窗上的哈气 Qing Menghe清梦禾Modern Romance26k WordsCompleted At its core, intergenerational conflict is a fear of losing control. The elderly fear being left behind by the times, middle-aged people fear losing their voice, and children fear being constrained by rules. The pandemic amplified all these fears and also forced people to learn how to reach out to one another again. —Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 654 闲 A Few Moments of Leisure 闲情几许 Chen Xianxian of Zhongnan Mountain终南山陈闲闲Modern Romance290k WordsOngoing No one knows where love begins, how deep it runs, what the future holds, or what complications lie ahead. Will the ship of friendship capsize, or ride the winds and waves? Will the vessel of love find a harbor, or drift without a place to call home? 3Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 655 花 Flowers Before Dusk in Spring 花欲暮春 The Little Author in the Blanket被窝里的小作者Modern Romance115k WordsOngoing Ji Xiaoyue was born in a fishing village and endured a difficult life. On the eve of her divorce at thirty-five, she looks back on the stories of family, friendship, and love that shaped her, from the innocence of youth to her entry into the workplace. The novel depicts the many thought-provoking realities of modern society, exposing the selfish, dark, and ugly sides of human nature while also expressing a yearning for selflessness, positivity, and kindness. This is an original full-length novel 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Understated yet profound! A new contemporary romance masterpiece of 2025! From fishing village to city, from student days to seasoned professional, the writing is skillful, revealing the essence of human nature and society! A perfect summer read to beat the heat, worthy of your quiet contemplation!

6. 656 退 The Retired Soldier King and His Sweet Southern Girl 退役兵王糙汉与南方娇软妹子 Bai Zhe白柘Modern Romance100k WordsCompleted (Mutually faithful, one-on-one romance: a rugged former special forces soldier and a sweet, gentle girl from the south) Cheng Ye was once the king of the special forces. He was wild-looking and lived a rough, carefree life. After leaving the military, he started a renovation crew. Ruan Ruan was just like her name: sweet-looking and gentle by nature. What kind of story will unfold when a soft-spoken southern girl meets a rough northern man? Former Special Forces Soldier × Heiress to a Pastry-Ma 280Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Family and marriage stories, close to real life, simple, warm, and sweet.

7. 657 高 After the College Entrance Exam, He Wants a Divorce to Run to His White Moonlight 高考后，他要离婚奔赴白月光 Milana from the Divine Origin Palace神元皇宫的米拉娜9k WordsCompleted After the Gaokao, He Wants a Divorce So He Can Rush Off to His One True Love —Reads—Score—14d adds
8. 658 都 City Romance: 101 Heart-Pounding Moments 都市恋语：101次心动瞬间 Seventy-Three Faces七十三面Modern Romance250k WordsOngoing In this bustling city, love quietly takes shape in a thousand different ways. Some feel their hearts race as they pass a stranger in a subway station. Some rediscover their courage after a chance encounter in a cafe. And some use words across a screen to keep each other warm through lonely nights... This collection brings together 101 short stories, each a vivid, self-contained glimpse of love. Some are sweet, some bittersweet, some absurd, and some healing. Together, they capture the excitement —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Urban daily life

9. 659 带 Back to the 1990s with a Fish Finder: Fishing My Way to a New Life 带着鱼探回九零钓鱼改写人生 Water-Nourished Jade Grove Bell水润琼林钟Urban1.2M WordsCompleted While Shen Zichen was using a fish finder, it exploded. His soul traveled back in time with the fish finder to the moment when, after being betrayed by his girlfriend and misunderstood by his family, he went fishing to ease his sorrows. By chance, he fell into the sea among the reefs and hauled up a corpse. He made two friends, and with their help, bought stocks and lottery tickets, invested in real estate in Hainan, and, after making money, bought a fishing boat of his own. He went out to sea t 3.2kReads8.4Score25014d adds
10. 660 玫 Rose Works as a Tutor in a Wealthy Household 玫瑰在豪门做家庭教师 The Mountain Has Trees, Yet Its Branches Are Bare山有木兮木没枝Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Awakening through divorce + elite-family tutoring + a comeback through political maneuvering + mutual salvation + a strong female lead's growth] Rose was once an elementary school Chinese teacher in the public sector, holding onto the coveted “iron rice bowl” of a secure job, until life forced her to break out of her safe routine with her own hands. Divorced, raising a child, starting over: she had her fears, but for her child and herself, she had to build a better life. When things were at t 277Reads9.3Score10014d adds

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    A realistic marriage story about a divorced woman's self-redemption and growth, ultimately achieving success in both her career and love life!

11. 661 古 An Anthology of Ancient Tales 古篇集录 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance82k WordsCompleted [Collected Ancient Tales] This book brings together two short stories in an ancient style. Life is vast, and every meeting is a bond of fate. Dear readers, come along with me. 46Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 662 婚 Marriage Is a Mirror That Reveals All 婚姻是一面照妖镜 One Smile After a Dream, a Hundred Charms Bloom回梦一笑百媚生Modern Romance351k WordsCompleted Love is a filter; marriage is the unfiltered camera. No matter how grand the vows, they can’t withstand the exposure of daily chores and bills. By the time you finish reading, you’ll understand why marriage is called a mirror that reveals people’s true colors. A good marriage can be salvation, or it can be a bottle of nourishment, with both partners nurturing each other to make one plus one greater than two. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Family and marriage articles, close to real life.

13. 663 天 The Way of Heaven Turns: Who Are You? 天道轮回，你是谁？ Princess on the Moon月亮上的格格Modern Romance422k WordsOngoing A woman's privileged life is shattered, and what follows is a life in pieces. That word “shattered” holds so many bitter stories. After experiencing everything she should and should not have had to endure, she comes to understand the true meaning of life. She breaks out of her cocoon, transforms into a butterfly, and reaps what she has sown. Those who have never been through it won't understand, and neither will those who lack insight. Life isn't about right or wrong; it's all part of the journe 16Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Telling stories of women's growth

14. 664 灰 Cinderella’s Comeback Against the Odds 灰姑娘的逆风翻盘 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物39k WordsCompleted The Cinderella Who Turned the Tables Against the Odds 4Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 665 我 How My Road Trip with My Nemesis Took the Internet by Storm 我和冤家自驾游爆红全网这件事 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物10k WordsCompleted The Story of My Road Trip with My Nemesis Going Viral Across the Internet 48Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 666 人 Midlife, Marriage Out of My Hands 人到中年，婚不由己 Pingping the Duckweed Who Loves Fish浮萍萍爱吃鱼Modern Romance611k WordsCompleted Today is Zhang Jing’s fourth zodiac year and the anniversary of her twenty-sixth wedding anniversary. On a day that should have brought double joy, she discovers that her husband has been cheating on her. To keep her family from falling apart and give her parents and children a warm, harmonious home, Zhang Jing chooses to compromise and give way. But her concessions only bring her increasingly vicious retaliation. By middle age, are we really no longer masters of our own lives? When her own happ 2.3kReads7.2Score21814d adds

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    This book is suitable for middle-aged readers. It's grounded in reality, telling the story of a woman and her child, and the marital lives of two generations.

17. 667 生 The Production Team 生产队 Li Yosha李幺傻Mystery97k WordsCompleted Through the controversies surrounding the murder of an old shepherd, this book portrays life in a rural community in the 1970s. Using the format of a suspense novel to tell a traditional story, it depicts the era's classic rural characters: the production team leader who wielded absolute power, the storekeeper who abused his position for personal gain, the militia platoon leader who dreamed of joining the army, the village girl abandoned by an educated youth, the no-account who managed to make 1.8kReads9.5Score16514d adds

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    These six books perfectly meet your requirements; they are relatable, focusing on family, marriage, and neighbors. They are all very realistic novels with delicate writing. They include both contemporary settings and those from the 70s and 80s.

18. 668 两 Two Generations of Mothers-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law: Love and Hate in a Chinese Family 两代婆媳：中式家庭的爱恨情长 Wan Xi婉兮Modern Romance549k WordsCompleted Three women, two generations of mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law. The post-1995 generation faces off against the post-1960 generation. Their conflict is both a clash of lifestyles and a collision of beliefs, bringing more than half a century of women’s awakening into sharp focus. Women born in the 1930s are stubbornly set in their ways; those born in the 1960s are half-awake and half-entrenched; while the post-1995 generation wholeheartedly embraces pleasure, putting themselves entirely above 1.2kReads9.6Score16514d adds
19. 669 挚 My Greatest Love, My Deepest Pain 挚爱，至痛 Nan Zhu楠铢Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted Lin Nan was born into a highly educated family. Beautiful from birth, she was her parents’ cherished darling. Why, then, did she eventually lose her father’s affection? Sent away to board at school in another city, she was lucky enough to meet a kindred spirit. The two soon became inseparable, with nothing they couldn’t talk about. But then, without warning, her good friend suddenly vanished without a trace. Lin Nan grew into an accomplished young woman, graceful and admired by all. Then she was 7Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    Don't miss this book; it will make you feel heartache, move you, and enlighten you—ordinary yet extraordinary.

20. 670 我 My Girl, You Made Me Hear the World Again After an Accident Left Me Deaf 我的女孩，让意外失聪的我又听到了这个世界 La Jiu Yun腊玖雲10k WordsCompleted My Girl: You Made Me Hear the World Again After I Suddenly Lost My Hearing 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I just finished reading a short story; it's a small tale, but incredibly sweet.

21. 671 山 Love Among the Mountains and Rivers 山水情 Green Plum青梅Urban2.7M WordsCompleted (Urban slice of life, inspirational growth, a nostalgic era, rich in detail) The beauty of mountains and rivers, the many faces of humanity, the fickleness of the world. The protagonist, Jiang Nan, knows right from wrong and values loyalty and affection. He grows from a poor boy who suffers humiliation into a fine young man admired by everyone. This story is grounded in real life, with family bonds, friendship, romance, and a deep love for his hometown. He leads the villagers to prosperity, ris 14.1kReads9.1Score1.5k14d adds

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    (A story of growth and inspiration, with a strong sense of the times and rich content) "Mountains and Rivers, Sentiments" depicts the myriad aspects of human life and the fickleness of human nature. The protagonist, #Jiangnan#, is a man of strong principles, loyalty, and integrity. From a poor boy who suffers countless humiliations, he grows into a respected young man admired by all. The story is close to real life, depicting family, friendship, love, and a deep love for his hometown. He leads villagers to prosperity, bravely fights wildfires and floods, battles local bullies, combats the gutter oil scandal, and dedicates himself to public welfare. The story is thrilling and exciting, with realistic and moving content. "Mountains and Rivers, Sentiments" is a very inspiring and positive work, full of touching moments, tearful scenes, and an indomitable will. The narrator (anonymous) delivers a moving and expressive performance, infusing the book with more emotion and soul, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the story of a running young man writing his own life story with passion.

22. 672 被 A Life Stolen 被拐人生 Old Tales of the Mountain City山城老事Urban733k WordsCompleted Their daughter was stolen, leaving her parents devastated. They searched for her for eighteen years, traveling thousands of miles, but found no trace of her. This story reveals the strange ordeal of a girl who was abducted as a child, along with the tragic fate of her adoptive parents. Full of twists and turns, it makes for compelling reading. Will the girl ever return home, and what fate awaits her? 4.6kReads9.0Score46814d adds
23. 673 四 The Legendary Women of the Siheyuan 四合院中的女性传奇 Hu Zhou Xiao Hami胡周小哈密Modern Romance156k WordsCompleted “Write about life, seek spiritual happiness and fulfillment.” | The Legendary Women of the Siheyuan: “1950–1980: One Courtyard, One Lifetime” tells the story of Xiang Nanshunyun, a young woman from the south, and her life in a Beijing siheyuan from the 1950s to the 1980s. When she first arrives, cultural differences create friction between her and her neighbors. Through her intelligence and tolerance, she resolves their disputes and forges deep bonds with them. The book depicts the joys and sorr 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "The most touching love stories are found in the details of everyday life." The book doesn't contain grand vows, but it does hold the warm water that Hu Zhou used to soak apples for Shun Yun while peeling them, and the osmanthus-patterned bib that her mother embroidered overnight...

24. 674 寒 A Woman from a Poor Family 寒门女人 Green Plum青梅Modern Romance814k WordsCompleted (Family melodrama + romance + revenge) Bai Xue's birth brought her mother untold hardship. Crushed by feudal beliefs, she and her mother struggled just to breathe, hoping to escape that man's clutches as soon as they could. Overwhelmed with grief, she could no longer face the love her boyfriend gave her. Every day was agony, and the hatred in her heart drove her to swear she would find the man who had violated her and make him pay. Will she find him? What will become of her and her boyfriend? R 2.2kReads9.0Score27014d adds
25. 675 孤 The Lonely Moon in the Sky 孤月当空 Chen Yizhang陈宜樟Modern Romance756k WordsOngoing Love and reality fought for a long time, but in the spring of their eleventh year, they still parted ways. On the very first day after the breakup, a man who loved her even more deeply entered Xiang Yan’s world… 17Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Eleven years later, during her most painful time, a more suitable person came into her world.

26. 676 老 Old Liu and His Daughter 老刘和他的女儿 Old Du Soup老杜汤Modern Romance108k WordsCompleted Lao Liu is an ordinary, down-and-out farmer with nothing to be proud of. But his ideas about raising his children are completely at odds with the mainstream. After 18 years of perseverance, his daughter has given him his proudest reason of all. Is he happy or unfortunate? Everyone probably has their own answer. 504Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Family life is not just about love between men and women; it also includes raising children in ways that challenge conventional values.

27. 677 游 The Swimmer 游泳的人 Han Yiran韩依然7k WordsCompleted The Swimmer 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Very close to real life, everyday life, reminding you to care about the people around you.

28. 678 丈 My Husband Has a Perfect Family on the Side, But I Haven’t Been Idle Either 丈夫在外儿女双全，还好我也没闲着 Xiao Qian Shi'an小倩时安10k WordsCompleted My Husband Has Another Family and Children Outside, But Thankfully, I Haven't Been Idle Either 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The relatives' attitudes were so honest: her mother-in-law scolded her for being unfaithful, her own mother advised her to just bear with it; nobody really considered her perspective, everyone was just weighing the pros and cons.

29. 679 两 Two Very Different Marriages 两段不一样的婚姻 Xiu Xiu绣秀Modern Romance105k WordsCompleted Marrying the wrong person feels like working yourself to the bone for him, only for him to treat you like an animal. Never forgive someone who hurts you on purpose. Your thoughtfulness often only encourages them to push their luck. His actions and his acting will show you that conscience is the least valuable thing of all. Only after you have endured betrayal, abandonment, deception, scheming, and poverty do you realize that you once dreamed of soaring through the sky, only to feel as though you 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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    What can mend a heart that is already riddled with holes?

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