Please Recommend Truly Henpecked Husbands and Daddy-Type Partners (Any Gender)!!! 求真的夫管严和爹系啊(男女)！！！

1. 151 周 The Beloved in Mr. Zhou’s Palm 周先生的掌心娇 Xiangxiang Changyan湘湘长晏Modern Romance269k WordsCompleted This is a companion novel to Taming the Little Drama Queen, telling the story of Zhou Zhou and Su Meng. Zhou Zhou dotes on Su Meng and guides her as she grows, gentle yet domineering. But Su Meng feels safest when someone keeps her close to their heart. Su Meng is clever and has plans of her own. She doesn't depend on others or follow blindly. Zhou Zhou's love is always sweetly instructive and tenderly indulgent, with his favoritism tucked into every limit he sets. A grown-up romance about growi 368Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 152 犯 After I Messed Up, He Held Me in His Arms and Scolded Me Until My Ears Turned Bright Red 犯错后被他按在怀里训，耳朵都红透了 Genius Little Nezha天才小哪吒Marriage & Romance7k WordsCompleted After I made a mistake, he pinned me in his arms and scolded me until my ears turned bright red 426Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Short sweet stories

3. 153 爹 Daddy-Type Boyfriend: Mr. Guo and His Little Darling 爹系男友：郭先生和他的小宝贝 Piggy Bunny豚豚兔Modern Romance407k WordsOngoing A true-to-life story, with a dad-type boyfriend, five years older than her. He’s both her husband and her big brother, and he has to manage every little thing. Sweet and doting, no angst, and it’ll be updated regularly! 30Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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   This one's good, lots of scenes of people getting beaten up, and it's very sweet.

4. 154 月 Moonlight on Kunlun, Yucai Shines 月华光昆山有钰 User86705288用户86705288Ancient Romance568k WordsCompleted Grandmother says that after I marry Prince Qi, I must conduct myself like a proper wife. I must be virtuous and generous, and absolutely mustn’t get jealous or compete with his concubines. It would be very unbecoming. I don’t want to marry Prince Qi, who has so many concubines. What I want is to spend my life with one person and one person alone. But I’ve always listened to Grandmother. Besides, refusing Prince Qi’s marriage proposal would be an insult to him, and insulting him would bring disas 1kReads5.6Score126Shelves
5. 155 侯 The Orphaned Daughter's Path to Glory 侯府孤女的荣华路 Yang Chenxue扬尘雪Ancient Romance596k WordsCompleted [Age-gap warning: the heroine is sexually inexperienced, the hero is not; after meeting her, he is devoted to her alone] Gu Jin is the orphaned daughter of the late Marquis Yongding. She lost both parents at a young age and, unloved by her grandmother, grew up struggling to get by in the marquis's household. She had hoped for a peaceful life and a safe marriage, but someone schemed against her, and she ended up in the hands of the emperor, a man who stood above all others... Fortunately, the emp 4.9kReads8.9Score506Shelves
6. 156 在 Running Wild in the Big Shot's Dreams 在大佬梦里撒野 San Chen Yue叁辰月Modern Romance215k WordsOngoing [Tech tycoon pretending to be an ascetic x Brilliant AI genius pretending to be a sweet, innocent girl] [They dream of each other x Older man dotes on her alone x A carefully laid plan x Devoted one-on-one romance and mutual salvation] Genius girl-next-door Yu Youzhi suddenly gets cracked over the head. When she wakes, she discovers she's in bed with her own boss, so she slaps herself. "That didn't hurt! Then let's see how I kill you!" "Zhi Zhi, you're a little wild today. I like it!" Ji Yan 1.1kReads—Score104Shelves

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   When a business tycoon is moved, he is determined to win her over. Amidst the tug-of-war, tenderness is revealed, and his affection flows gently like a stream, offering mutual healing without being cloying.

7. 157 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 36.4kReads9.4Score4.3kShelves

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   This is a contemporary romance novel that I've been absolutely hooked on lately. It's Tomato's most enjoyable intellectual romance, with incredibly addictive business battles and exquisitely delicate emotions. It's perfect for highly intelligent readers; beginners and young children should avoid it. The plot is flawless, with not a single cliché. I don't want to miss a single chapter. If anyone has similar recommendations, please let me know.

8. 158 和 After Switching Lives with a Tycoon, She Turned the Ultra-Luxury Socialite World Upside Down 和大佬互换后她炸翻了顶奢豪门 Shen Nanxin沈南辛Modern Romance470k WordsCompleted [Also known as: The Overbearing CEO and the Celebrity Who Swapped Bodies and Reformed the Entertainment Industry] Third-rate actress Zhong Ruanxing has faced endless controversy over her sexy figure ever since her debut, with scandalous rumors constantly swirling around her. She is suppressed by industry bigwigs and dragged down by rivals, while smear campaigns come one after another. For years, she has been unable to shake her image as a sexy star, and her career has been severely hampered. Son 51.9kReads9.6Score8.5kShelves

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   It's a sweet, adorable soul-swap story. The male lead is gentle and has strong moral principles, while the female lead is cute and a bit sassy. They get along comfortably and are both very warm-hearted people.

9. 159 人 Strangers in Public, but You Want Me to Soothe You to Sleep Every Night! 人前不熟？却要夜夜哄睡！ San Chen Yue叁辰月Modern Romance505k WordsCompleted [Aloof, celibate hotel CEO & gentle, strong-willed wedding planner] [Love grows over time + Flirtatious push and pull + Age-gap pampering + Both physically and emotionally pure + Extra sweet and steamy] Luo Qianqian, an overworked wedding planner, caught the attention of Shang Chiyu, a man at the very top of the global luxury hotel industry. She also accidentally discovered the secret behind his recurring nightmares. He used a lavish salary to entice her into becoming his personal sleep companio 1.1kReads8.8Score103Shelves

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   A tender, reciprocal love is so beautiful; it involves mutual tolerance and understanding, and staying together year after year.

10. 160 奸 The Scheming Minister Has No Desire to Be Everyone's Beloved 奸臣她不想当万人迷 Jiang Xiaoshi江小十Ancient Romance387k WordsCompleted [Cold, Suspicious Emperor vs. Female Official Disguised as a Man] Yu Bie is an illegitimate son who disguises herself as a man. She’s ambitious and insatiable, and plenty of people hate and despise her. She doesn’t care in the slightest. Her younger sister is Prince Zhang’s consort, so Yu Bie naturally joins Prince Zhang’s faction. She sincerely hopes he’ll succeed in the struggle for the throne and become crown prince. That would bring Yu Bie one step closer to her own dream: becoming a powerfu 42.5kReads9.2Score5kShelves

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    Does that feel like it?

11. 161 斯 Professor Si and His Sweetheart Wife, Twenty Years Younger 斯教授和小他二十岁的甜心太太 Sun Wang Ermao孙王二毛Modern Romance453k WordsCompleted [Sweet, Soft-Spoken College Girl vs. Towering, Stunning German Professor] [20-Year Age Gap + One-on-One, Both Chaste + Sweet Romance, No Angst + Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story + Lighthearted Daily Life + Long-Standing Schemes] One summer, her uncle's friend, Si Qiaosheng, came to stay with the family, where he met Zhu Ying. During the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, the two impulsively got married and registered their marriage. He was forty-one; she was twenty-one. He was a German professor; she was 2.7kReads6.9Score228Shelves

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    [20-Year age gap × German professor × socially awkward girl] Si Qiaosheng takes the "dad" persona to a new level: the 41-year-old aloof gentleman learns knitting and makes bento boxes for his 21-year-old wife, their 192cm height difference is irresistibly cute! What's most endearing is that he always refers to Huanhuan as "little Huanhuan," and even his mother-in-law favors her daughter-in-law: "My darling, eat more~" (Their daily interactions are so sweet they'll give you cavities!)

12. 162 我 The Three Male Concubines I Keep Might All Be Fakes 我养的三个面首，好像都是假的 Plankton the Lab Rat做实验的痞老板10k WordsCompleted The Three Male Consorts I Keep Might All Be Fakes 23.6kReads—Score683Shelves

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    Here's a recommendation for short, sweet stories; they're quite interesting.

13. 163 惊 What?! The Max-Level Expert Is Being Forced into Marriage! 惊！满级大佬她被逼婚！ Su Ayao素阿瑶呀Modern Romance592k WordsCompleted New book, the rating just came out, and it has already been signed. [One-on-one romance, groveling pursuit, another world, magic, large age gap] This story has a little cathartic satisfaction, a mix of angst and sweetness, and a bit of comedy, but is mostly sweet. (The main characters are immortal, so you can ignore the age gap.) If you think some of the tags haven't shown up yet, please don't rush! The groveling pursuit and all the rest are coming. It's all in the outline! The male lead is a do 71Reads—Score—Shelves

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    She's a father figure... Henpecked husband... And a love-struck kettle who cries like a baby... My writing isn't great, so please don't scold me.

14. 164 她 She Cries Easily, but He Makes It Rain Money to Cheer Her Up 她爱哭，但他会爆金币哄 Xia Qing's Little Universe夏晴的小宇宙Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted Tense push and pull, first love, devoted to one another, age gap. I originally wanted to call it “I’ll Raise Someone Else’s Wife.” Lu Zhiyu: A broke web-novel writer who earns only single-digit sums. Twenty years old, a sheltered young woman just entering the workforce. Obedient and compliant, she’s used to answering questions with unrelated replies, yet casually manages to get the hero hooked. A crybaby who speaks her mind, she grows over the course of the story. Zhan Hansheng: CEO of a publicl 1.3kReads—Score100Shelves

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    It's a sweet and fast-paced story with a domineering husband who simultaneously rebels and obeys his orders. [Laughs][laughs][laughs]

15. 165 师 If Junior Sister Wants It, Senior Brother Will Naturally Offer It with Both Hands 师妹想要，师兄自然双手奉上 Er Guo Tou贰锅头Fantastical Romance316k WordsOngoing [Romance] Bright and sunny junior sister x gentle, refined senior brother in a position of power Synopsis: The mastermind behind the separation of her parents thirteen years ago has returned. What are they looking for? His first love? The true heroine? The System? Was it fate, or was someone pulling the strings? Content warnings: Ensemble cast, includes a woman pursuing a man. The story is roughly 70% plot and 30% romance. No tragic treatment of the heroine. Not a wish-fulfillment story 🌹. It s 1.8kReads—Score308Shelves

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    The master and sister, who were strictly controlled by their husbands, came from a celestial realm.

16. 166 强 After He Took Me by Force, the Dark Overlord Became Addicted 强制侵占后！暗黑大佬他上瘾了 A Shallow Cup on a Boat舟上浅盏Modern Romance713k WordsCompleted Just got the rating, it’ll go up [1VN + unhinged power players + self-serving heroine + no saintly heroine + no melodrama + holds back at first, then slaps back hard + equally formidable leads] The leads are enemies. Her mother is dead; his younger brother is dead. They’re at each other’s throats in public, but sickeningly sweet in private. Their secret relationship is exposed. People say that if someone had a daughter like her, even her mother wouldn’t rest easy in the afterlife. At one person 1.1kReads9.4Score138Shelves

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    The father figure, constantly controlling her, ended up dating several more men... The male lead is now 1.4.

17. 167 天 A Doting Daddy-Type Tycoon Falls from the Sky, and the Beautiful Unlucky One Finally Gets Lucky 天降爹系大佬漂亮倒霉蛋开始走运 I Love Sweet Fruit我爱吃甜的水果Modern Romance111k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Sweet Romance + Mutual Firsts + Six-Year Age Gap] "Gorgeous, Unlucky Girl Who Craves Love × Handsome, Responsible Daddy-Type Heartthrob" After her cheating boyfriend betrayed her, Song Zhi felt like her life couldn't get any worse. Then her estranged mother offered her two million yuan to take someone else's place in a marriage alliance, for a term of two years. Her groom was six years older, had a child and someone else in his heart, and supposedly had no interest 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's quite normal and not exaggerated; the domineering male lead genuinely takes care of the female lead like a parent (the couple's different thought processes are also quite funny, and the domineering CEO is an old virgin, emotionally clueless, and constantly consults relationship gurus—it's quite dramatic). In short, there's a very warm feeling when the male lead pampers the female lead. The female lead is a pitiful little thing, thankfully the male lead doesn't let her go.

18. 168 茉 The Jasmine Blooms Again 茉莉又花开 I Pick Up My Pen After Dusk提笔黄昏后Modern Romance384k WordsOngoing [Young, wealthy CEO x beautiful, aloof actress] [Long-planned romance + secret crush + both leads' first love] [A seemingly cold but actually gentle older man x a well-behaved, sensitive, slow-to-warm young woman who lacks a sense of security] Shen Qingmo had been dependent on others since childhood, always living cautiously. Then, at a banquet, she accidentally spilled wine on a man's trousers. Somehow, the two ended up living together, and she became Jiang Yanzhou's fake girlfriend under an ag 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is absolutely honest and under her husband's strict control; she secretly watches the male lead's every move—a real good girl! [Almost crying]

19. 169 渗 Love by Infiltration 渗透式爱情 Cong Yuanyuan丛圆圆Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted A troublemaker who seems tough but is soft inside × a younger, scheming man who always cleans up after her Mature adults pushing each other to the limit | Love at first sight, bold flirting, and ambiguous sparks | Dark humor and two crazies falling in love [Playing the fool to catch the tiger, a younger man taming a playboy, and a woman completely under her husband’s thumb] From love at first sight to a love that runs deep: an oddball paired with a lunatic, falling harder with every passing day. 5.5kReads8.5Score472Shelves

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    The reserved dad just wants to control her.

20. 170 重 The Reborn Powerful Official: His Beloved Is a Transmigrator 重生权臣：他的掌心宠是穿越的 Jade Rabbit Loves Grass玉兔爱吃草Ancient Romance283k WordsOngoing [Reborn and Transmigration + Court Politics + Forced Love] Gao Cheng, the Prince of Bohai, holds power over the entire court and is just one step away from the throne, yet he dies a gruesome death at the hands of a kitchen servant in his own household. A lifetime of extraordinary ambition: he campaigned across the land, reformed the imperial court, and laid the foundations of Northern Qi with his own hands. Yet in the end, his younger brother deceived him with false loyalty, while his beloved c 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Is the nurturing/developmental system okay?

21. 171 南 The Northern and Southern Dynasties: Whoever Claims My Sister Gets to Keep Her 南北朝：妹妹谁抢到就是谁的 Jade Rabbit Loves Grass玉兔爱吃草Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Tyrant + scheming power minister + court intrigue + taboo + soul transmigration + modern person in ancient times] She had just celebrated finally landing on her feet in life when, in the blink of an eye, she transmigrated and found herself in a dangerous Northern Qi household. Gao Huan was her father, Lou Zhaojun her mother, and Gao Cheng, Gao Yang, Gao Yan, and Gao Yu her four impossibly handsome older brothers. Unfortunately, this family was a den of ruthless figures from a chaotic age, a nes 6.8kReads7.8Score501Shelves
22. 172 小 The Feisty Little Flirt Has You Hooked, Mr. Lu. Pay the Breakup Fee 小作精撩上瘾，陆总分手费结一下 Yun Yan云砚Modern Romance257k WordsOngoing Shen Tingyu, heiress to a wealthy family, transmigrates into the body of a country girl who spends every day working in the fields and keeping company with chickens, ducks, and geese. When she learns she has become the cannon-fodder female supporting character in a novel, the male lead's fiancée, Shen Tingyu quickly grabs her two fertilizer sacks and heads to the Lu family. She produces her household register and ID card, her voice ringing out with conviction: “I’m here to marry Brother Lu Chen. 50Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    💡Shen Tingyu was really fed up with farm work. Hearing that her husband was going to marry a wealthy man, she had an idea: if she acted up and made a scene, she should be able to get some rice to get rid of him, right? Hehe, it seems the plan went a little wrong; the person who should have hated her was spoiling her in every way.

23. 173 京 The Tide Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港澜渡 A Book Worth a Fortune一本千万利Modern Romance631k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, slowly climbing] [Hong Kong old-money style vs. Beijing political circles] [Intrigue and covert battles among the wealthy] [High-IQ business and romance] [Slow burn, not a fast-paced power fantasy; feel free to skip chapters] Four pairs of hunters, four hunts. The rain pours over Hong Kong. Come enjoy a TVB-style romance, business-war, and suspense drama! Sweet nothings go beyond “Stay a little longer” and “I adore you” to include “I’m crazy about you.” Duplicity is the 8.1kReads8.9Score740Shelves

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    A balanced power struggle with mutual checks and balances, the domineering CEO of a powerful family exudes an overwhelming aura, the female lead is proud and unyielding, sparks fly in the tug-of-war, and the atmosphere of exclusive love and sweet desire is divine.

24. 174 我 I Stand Inside a Cage 我站在囚笼里 A Little Crybaby Who Doesn't Like to Cry不爱哭的小哭包Mystery393k WordsCompleted [Cool, sharp-tongued heroine with a surprising side (⑉°з°)-♡] [Emotionally steady, wealthy, and rather handsome male lead] When her own colleague pinned her down, Shi Ci had only one thought. “Who the hell is this idiot?” Once she learned he was the new deputy captain, she was even more dismissive. She knew the team was short-handed, but she hadn't realized they were this desperate. The new captain's first case on the job was a string of murders. Shi Ci figured he was only there to pad his resum 117Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 175 我 I’m Trapped in a Cage 我困在囚笼里 A Little Crybaby Who Doesn't Like to Cry不爱哭的小哭包Modern Romance195k WordsCompleted [Everyday life ♡ theatrical couple ♡ older man/younger woman, one-on-one] Part One: I Stand in a Cage Part Two: I'm Trapped in a Cage This is more or less an extra, with post-marriage events. Proceed with caution: tragic ending. Content warning: Later chapters include raising a child. Shi Ci thought that after taking her revenge, she would be able to cast off her burdens and live happily with the one she loved. But without her obsession, without the hatred that had kept her going, she thoug 21Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 176 拥 She Fell into His Abyss 拥她入深渊 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [A seemingly fragile girl who’s secretly a ruthless schemer × a gentle, doting, fatherly tycoon] [Devoted husband, age gap, love at first sight, both leads are pure and devoted, romance across borders] Everyone knows Jiang Xu, head of the Jiang family in Southeast Asia, is refined and handsome, but also cold, restrained, and uninterested in women. But one night, as the tension between them grows without restraint, the girl, bullied until her eyes are red, uses the last of her strength to prop he 11.4kReads9.2Score877Shelves

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    This one! The male lead is an older, fatherly type; he spoils her when she needs to, and he'll guide her when she misbehaves. It's super sweet!

27. 177 谁 Whose Daddy-Type Boyfriend Is This Scheming, Brooding One? 谁家爹系男友这么心机阴湿啊 Bi Ying Xi毕赢兮Modern Romance461k WordsCompleted [A seemingly fragile but truly haughty little fox + a possessive, fatherly tycoon] [Long-planned pursuit + age gap + both leads are inexperienced and devoted + sweet romance + happy ending] Word has it that Huan Ting'an, heir to the top-tier Huan family, is refined and elegant, aloof and abstinent, and has a beloved woman he can't have whom he's searched for in vain for years. After hearing this, Sheng Wen'ying looked in the mirror, then at a photo of the woman he loved, and thought long and har 3.3kReads—Score269Shelves
28. 178 屈 Surrendering to Tenderness 屈于温柔 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance426k WordsCompleted [Cool and radiant genius violinist girl x gentle, distinguished rising star in the business world] [Devoted romance with no past relationships + long-planned courtship + doting boyfriend + two wealthy families + age gap] Everyone knew that the eldest young master of the Shen family was handsome and distinguished, and had become a rising star in the business world at a young age. Who could have imagined that someone so utterly level-headed would one day be troubled by love? Shen Minghuai had nev 16.1kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves
29. 179 非 Irrational Surrender 非理性沦陷 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance463k WordsCompleted [A gorgeous, haughty heiress × a cold, roguish foreign powerhouse] [Devoted, sweet romance with both leads’ hearts belonging only to each other + age gap + two powerful families + doting, fatherly boyfriend] Yu Nanyan, the cherished young lady of the Yu family in Hong Kong, had been spoiled rotten ever since she was a child. But after an accident, she was forced to use a wheelchair. The exasperated heiress suddenly noticed that the new bodyguard she had hired looked at her with anything but inno 3.2kReads8.6Score293Shelves
30. 180 被 After Being Set Up, the Stern Soldier Dotes on His Little Rose 被算计后，黑脸硬汉娇养小玫瑰 Chen Wan Yi11陈万一11Modern Romance1.9M WordsCompleted [1970s + Strict Husband + Doting Romance + Everyday Family Life + Sweet Wife Story + Possessiveness + Complete] After Xu Zhanfang marries, all she wants is a good life. So she has to put on an act, be sweet and gentle, get her hands on money, and keep her words sugary. She praises him, coaxes him, makes use of him, and spends his money. - Li Yingtai takes a wife. Day one: I can't stand her! Day two: She's so pitiful. Maybe I'll make her something to eat! Day three: She actually called me big bro 6.6kReads7.7Score546Shelves

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    Highly recommend this! 🌿 It's a true story of a henpecked husband. ✨ When the female lead is being silly, she's incredibly mischievous, constantly stealing chickens and dogs and climbing rooftops with her son [facepalm]. 🧊 The male lead always has to go to the house with dogs, chickens, and pigs in the middle of the night to find her [laughing and crying]. He often has to clean up after them. They're always causing trouble and getting beaten up.

31. 181 时 Mr. Shi, I Can’t Accept Your Love 时先生，你的爱要不起 A Hundred Thoughts, One Life百念有生Modern Romance577k WordsCompleted [A powerful man humbles himself + secrets + devoted to each other + nurturing romance + bittersweet reunion] [Aristocratic, aloof Mr. Shi and a radiant, obedient, sweet-natured actress] If you knew that the person who loved you had always wanted you dead, how could you forgive him? “What is love? Love is taking something precious to you and giving it to someone else.” “I love you, so I give you the time I have the least of, even if it means turning down work and taking a loss.” “I love you, so e 145Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! A story of a domineering husband raising a delicate, beautiful female protagonist who is intensely pampered by a powerful man.

32. 182 裴 President Pei's Chief Secretary Has Yet to Rise to the Top 裴总的首席秘书还没上位 A Hundred Thoughts, One Life百念有生Modern Romance280k WordsCompleted [Cunning, Quirky, Stubborn CEO + Timid, Obedient, Top-Tier Secretary] At nineteen, Bai Qiujie sold herself to Pei Ji. For nine years, she was his chief secretary and the captive he kept in his bed. He gave her unrivaled power and inflicted humiliation that cut to the bone. She thought all he wanted from her was her body and loyalty, until he tore up their contract with his own hands and set her free. Only after she learned the truth about those nine years did she realize that this man loved her 3.8kReads8.6Score277Shelves
33. 183 失 Out of Control and Falling: Mr. Chu Kisses Me to Tears Every Night! 失控沉沦！夜夜被楚先生亲哭了！ Popcorn Minnie爆米妮Modern Romance972k WordsOngoing A pampered, teary-eyed heiress × a powerful, ruthless tycoon who goes mad for love Only each other | The powerful one bows to love | Utterly doting | A sweet little romance Song Huanni, the only daughter of the Song family, was raised in luxury and surrounded by love. As a result, she was the sort of crybaby who’d burst into tears at the slightest grievance. To reclaim the emerald bracelet her grandmother had pawned and sold in her youth, Song Huanni accidentally crossed paths with Chu Tinghe 1kReads8.4Score100Shelves

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    It's really beautiful, you won't regret buying it!

34. 184 悟 Wutong 悟桐 Big Boss Norma诺玛大大Modern Romance211k WordsCompleted A refined, dignified young man from a distinguished family and his wild little niece (no blood relation). When Shen Tong was little, a big yellow dog carried her to Old Master Shen. Before he died, Old Master Shen entrusted her to the Tang family. Third Master Tang is aloof, cold, and indifferent to women, yet he finds himself drawn to her again and again. Tang San: The girl in my family is young. Don't scare her! Bang! Shen Tong kicked her romantic rival to the ground. Tang San: Good girl. It's 42Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A seven-year age gap, a dad-like boyfriend, she's being silly, he's laughing, their daily life is lighthearted and sweet.

35. 185 心 Heartbeat Over the Line 心跳越轨 Biyou彼呦Modern Romance387k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] [Age gap + married first, love later + exceptionally gentle, fatherly male lead + both leads are each other's first] A restrained cardiac surgeon x a sweet young woman who grows into herself *Complete. A sweet, everyday romance with no melodrama. - On the eve of her engagement, Jiang Qiao catches her boyfriend passionately kissing another woman. As she stands there in a pitiful state, Pei Zhihe's tall figure appears beside her. His deep, dark eyes look at her from 68.3kReads9.5Score10.4kShelves

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    🌈Top-tier age gap, daddy-like boyfriend!! A celibate cardiac surgeon x a sweet, growing girl 🥰 ① From the female lead's perspective: marriage of convenience leading to love; from the male lead's perspective: a long-planned scheme! His childhood crush has always secretly loved her! ②Super good!

36. 186 逃 The Day She Ran Away, Her Uncle Went Mad 逃跑那天，小叔疯了 Pengpeng Wheat Field芃芃麦野Modern Romance344k WordsOngoing [Fake Uncle and Niece | Both Chaste | Coercion | Happy Ending | Older Man and Younger Woman | 12-Year Age Gap] Also known as: "Ashen Words" Jiang Qinghe and Jiang Yan Before she turned eighteen, Jiang Yan always thought she was just an orphan adopted by the Jiang family. After she turned eighteen, everything changed. "Yanyan, when you're done playing, come home." Jiang Yan goes cold all over. 15.7kReads6.8Score1.2kShelves

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    Wow, it's seriously super, super good! [Laughs]

37. 187 闺 My Best Friend Wants to Snare a Rich Husband, but I Want to Make It on My Own 闺蜜要钓金龟婿，我要成就我自己 Big Boss Norma诺玛大大Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted A powerful, straightforward man pursues his wife with passion and flair, acting fast, accurately, and decisively. The top student heroine is levelheaded about love and marriage, both sweet and alluring, with an inner strength and stability. Four female college students support one another, growing toward the sun and following the light. Mi Lailai has met Zhou Suhui three times in all. Every time, he speaks bluntly and gets straight to the point, always aiming to wrap things up quickly. The first 307Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 188 联 After Our Arranged Marriage, I Actually Awakened a System! 联姻后，我居然觉醒系统！ Su Ayao素阿瑶呀Modern Romance129k WordsOngoing [1v1, mutually devoted, the hero has had a secret crush for years, happy ending, mostly sweet, with a little humor and a little wish fulfillment] When everything changed overnight, Mu Yan went from an heiress living in luxury to a young woman who had to budget carefully just to afford meals. Her father went gray overnight and was hospitalized with a serious illness, but they couldn't even afford the medical bills. Her mother worked two part-time jobs a day and barely had time to look after her. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    That's very much like a father figure.

39. 189 你 You Watch Her Perform, I’ll Announce Our Divorce 你看她表演，我公告离婚 Little Sister Won't Listen妹妹不听话Modern Romance453k WordsCompleted Tomatoes are the most satisfying! The hero and second male lead get divorced The male lead watches the green tea put on a show, while the heroine goes straight to the newspapers and announces their divorce! A powerful financial magnate * a young lady whose family has fallen on hard times Married first, love later * both leads are sexually inexperienced Every male character in the story is a virgin, whether he's the second or third male lead... Xu Qing'an married Shen Yuanyuan simply because he t 11kReads7.1Score322Shelves

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    The male lead hadn't touched the female lead in a year of marriage. The female lead remained aloof and quiet. But when the male lead watched a manipulative woman's performance, the female lead directly published a divorce announcement in the newspaper! He thought abusing his wife would be fun for a while, but chasing her back would mean a funeral home!

40. 190 笑 Laugh at Her for Being a Widow? She's the Regent King's One Regret 笑她寡妇？可她是摄政王的意难平 White Mist白雾Ancient Romance458k WordsCompleted On their wedding night, her husband, Pei Tingning, went into the wrong room and ended up with one of the maids. Three months later, he supposedly died in battle, and she wore mourning clothes for him for three years. Then, on the anniversary of his death, she heard his warm voice through the wall, laced with mockery. That was when she learned that his supposed twin brother, Pei Tingyan, was actually her husband in disguise. He had already married the maid as his second wife. Three years of agony 993Reads6.0Score205Shelves

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    Want some historical romance? The female lead was raised by the aloof and unattainable second male lead, but he was initially very cold towards her. Later, the female lead ran away and married the original male lead. Three years later, the widowed female lead reunited with the second male lead, leading to a tumultuous love triangle! Actually, the original male lead was also deeply in love with the female lead, but unfortunately, the second male lead managed to win her over through a lot of competition!

41. 191 一 One Night of Passion: Spoil Me, Mr. Huo 一夜情深：霍少放肆宠 Sweetheart Candy酥心糖糖Modern Romance7.3M WordsCompleted After getting drunk one night, she walked into the wrong room and caught the attention of a demon who could never get enough. Terrified, she fled at dawn, but he kept appearing everywhere, teasing her until she was at a loss. He said that one night together meant a hundred days of affection, that he thought of her every second, and that she had to take responsibility. When she suddenly threw up at a banquet, she kicked him furiously, but he only gave her a sly smile~ [Devoted husband, sweet roma 15.6kReads8.8Score1.1kShelves

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    The male protagonist is possessive.

42. 192 八 The 1980s’ Sweet Little Lucky Star: The General Spoils Her Rotten 八零娇软小福宝，首长宠上天 White Pear Drifting Along白梨归泛泛Modern Romance797k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted only to each other + rebirth + a protective male lead + a sweet, gentle female lead + tons of sweet romance + a little golden finger + sensible heroine + tough, resourceful heroine + vicious male rival + devoted female rival] I heard Company Commander Fu brought that Jiang family orphan home and spoils and protects her every day. He treats her like a little sister! Company Commander Fu: “What little sister? She's my future wife!” After Fu Chi is injured in an explosion du 903Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is clingy and a bit henpecked. Mainly, she's very ambitious.

43. 193 量 Quantum Entanglement 量子的纠缠 Little Zhuangzhuang小妆妆Modern Romance634k WordsCompleted He is a powerful figure in the entertainment industry, a scheming playboy. She is an ordinary fan, a timid little rabbit. After an accident, he coerces her into marriage and forces her to fall in love with him. Just as their relationship begins to warm up, his former girlfriends, unwilling to let go, come one after another to tear them apart. Heartbroken, she miscarries and resolutely divorces him. Even after the divorce, neither can let go of the other. Once again, he shows the same forceful re 1.8kReads—Score109Shelves

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    With a seven-year age gap, the male lead is a divorced older man, handsome, charming, powerful, and cunning. The female lead is a recent college graduate, innocent and pure-hearted. After being targeted by this cunning old fox, she's completely spoiled... Yes, spoiled rotten by his wickedness 🥰

44. 194 胖 The Chubby Wife Awakens, and the Villainous Tycoon Burns Their Marriage Certificate 胖妻觉醒，反派大佬他烧了结婚证 TausModern Romance165k WordsOngoing [Married First, Love Later + A Teasing Little Beagle Heroine x A Powerful, Unhinged Villain + The Powerful One Bows His Head + Sweet, Satisfying Romance] Jiang Xingqie awakens before the tragedy begins. She is the real heiress who has only just been brought home, yet her entire family despises her because she weighs three hundred jin. Meanwhile, the fake heiress is still the adored heroine. In the original story, Jiang Xingqie envies the fake heiress for everything she has and ends up dying hor 139Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    A domineering villainous boss, forcefully doting on his wife, an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, a fatherly figure [kissing emoji]

45. 195 姐 Big Sister, Be Good 姐姐要乖 Elk Beneath the Night Light夜灯下的麋鹿Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 3.9kReads—Score—Shelves

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    [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece]

46. 196 纱 A Gauze Hat Veils the Moon 纱帽罩婵娟 Book Demon Bamboo书魔竹子Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted Ye Junmei, a modern-day special police officer, goes undercover inside a major drug lord’s organization. After years of work, the time to close the net finally arrives. Ye Junmei can practically see the medal of merit waving at her, but the drug lord catches on and chooses, at the last moment, to die together with her... When the hero of the undercover world opens his eyes again, his soul has transmigrated to another world. What? Women here are matched at thirteen and married at fifteen? They sp 1.3kReads9.2Score216Shelves

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    🍐"Lord Ye, this policy on the Grand Canal is truly…every word is a clumsy suggestion." His colleague clapped his hands. Ye Jun, holding a cup of tea, concealed his smile. Little did anyone know that "he" was hiding a hairpin in his hair. 🍡Returning home at night, his wife and children waited at the door with warm wine. She removed her crown and let her hair down, but only dared to softly call out from behind the screen, "Mother is here." 🍉A lifetime of undercover work, a legend in the court, and a secret he dared not speak of in his pillow.

47. 197 爹 Dad, Stop Killing! I'm the Mastermind! 爹，别杀了，我才是幕后黑手 Silly Little Orange傻不拉叽小橙子Ancient Romance725k WordsCompleted [A Ruthless, Sickly Beauty x A Hot-Tempered, Overprotective Father] [Two Strong Leads Playing Their Parts + Political Schemes for Country and Family] Zhang Wanyi was a sacrificial pawn abandoned by her family. Dragging her broken body along, she showed up to claim the Northern Frontier Prince as her father. The prince drew his sword on her. “What kind of bastard are you, trying to attach yourself to me?” Zhang Wanyi grabbed the blade directly and smiled bleakly. “Dad, your sword is too dull.” Ev 91Reads6.4Score—Shelves
48. 198 崇 A Delicate Young Lady Arrives at the Chongwen Academy 崇文馆来了个女娇娇 Plain Melody素曲Ancient Romance511k WordsCompleted [Multiple Male Leads + Devoted Couple + Beloved First Love + Disguised as a Man + Sweet Romance (with a Little Angst) + Imperial Uncle + Everyone’s Favorite] For the sake of her family’s honor, the consummate actress Shen Hongyan is forced into a life of “split personalities.” She is the sharp-tongued top student “Shen Silang” at Chongwen Academy, and the hidden genius “Shen Sanniang” among the noble ladies. She only wanted to keep a low profile and stay alive, but her talent wouldn’t let her. S —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist disguises herself as a boy to accompany her younger brother to Chongwen Academy, where she unexpectedly encounters the Prince of Jin, who should be guarding the northern frontier... Everything is both strange and natural.

49. 199 娇 Ten Years of Spoiling You, Uncle, Could You Love Me? 娇宠十年，小叔，可不可以喜欢你 A Kiss in the Spring Breeze春风遇吻Modern Romance158k WordsCompleted “I heard your girl has been chasing one of the male models at the club lately.” Fu Xiuyan froze for a moment. “What did you say?” “You didn't know? That male model came to complain to me. He says she keeps ordering him and then doesn't pay.” Fu Xiuyan rubbed his forehead. Were rebellious kids really this difficult? * Yu Xiangsi had recently taken a liking to a male model at the bar. He had long legs, a muscular build, and an adorable baby face. Her best friend urged her to go after him. Af 10Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 200 追 After Winning Over the Campus Heartthrob, I Started Acting Up Again 追到校草后，我又开始作了 Gardenia Berry栀子莓莓14k WordsCompleted After Winning Over the Campus Heartthrob, I Started Acting Up Again 3.4kReads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead was raised by a dog-like male lead from childhood. He secretly harbored the deepest hatred for her, like a cool, aloof puppy. The female lead is truly doomed 😘 and the male lead is also failing 💙

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