An Ensemble Story About Young Masters and Mistresses from the Elite Compounds of Beijing 京圈大院的大小姐少年的高干文群像

1. 101 八 A Great Beauty Raises Kids in a Beijing Courtyard, 1980s Style 八零大美人四合院养娃日常 North to South由北向南Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Slice of life + sweet romance + raising children + family life + career) Zhao Jinshu was in her sixties. Her children had grown up and started families of their own, and she had seen her parents-in-law off. She was just about to travel around the country when she was reborn. She returned to the time a few months after she had first moved to the city. Back then, she knew nothing. A young bride from the countryside, she was shy, too embarrassed to speak up, and insecure. Even though her husband 54.2kReads9.3Score4.6kShelves
2. 102 重 Reborn in the 1970s: Grandma, Today It's Your Turn to Get Divorced 重生七零：奶，今天轮到您离婚啦 Great Golden Immortal大罗金仙Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Also known as: Reborn in the 1970s as a Lucky Little Carp with Space Tens of billions in supplies, serving the country, the family’s darling, adorable child, satisfying story In her previous life, Shen Danluo’s family was harmed by her wicked second uncle, and she avenged them all by herself. Now she has been reborn with a space that can exchange for all kinds of supplies. In this life, she will change everyone’s tragic fate. Take down the worst offenders and punish the scum. Then quietly make a 34.5kReads9.5Score4.4kShelves
3. 103 天 A CP Falls from the Sky: The Actress Is Forced to Work 天降CP：影后她被迫营业 Joy at Every Step步步见喜Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Story complete] A female war goddess from the apocalypse transmigrates and is reborn as a scandal-plagued star. From then on, Jiang Jiu’s haters become the most miserable people on the internet, and nine out of ten directors she works with go bald. There’s no variety show Jiang Jiu can’t wreck. If there is one, it must be sponsored by her own company! The world’s richest man, a genius director, and a chart-topping singer all marvel: “How can our little sister be so beautiful?” One day, film emp 10.6kReads9.5Score1.5kShelves
4. 104 穿 Transmigrated to Prehistoric Times, the System Teaches Me to Farm 穿到远古，系统教我种田 Chi Xiaoyan赤小焱Ancient Romance390k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + System + farming + rugged man + doting romance] The homebody Xing Yue accidentally transmigrates to prehistoric times and gets bound to a survival System. She clears land and farms, grows grains, raises fish, shrimp, and crabs, and makes bricks, tiles, and houses. Her golden finger is fully powered up! She helps everyone in the tribe enjoy a wonderful life with plenty to eat and drink! The chieftain Bartel takes a liking to Xing Yue and, through coaxing and trickery, brings 622Reads9.0Score101Shelves
5. 105 八 The 1980s: The Cold-Faced Officer Is Wrapped Around the Sickly Beauty's Finger 八零：冷面军官被病弱美人拿捏了 Little Silly Goose小呆鹅Modern Romance571k WordsCompleted [Military Marriage + Sweet Romance + Mutual Devotion] Martial arts prodigy Jiang Nianzhi transmigrates into a book and arrives in an alternate version of the 1980s, where she becomes a delicate, frail beauty. Thinking she would run into one terrible person after another, she rolls up her sleeves, ready to beat them all into submission. But her feisty mother favors girls over boys, her white-lotus sister is a doting sister-con, her grandmother is a beauty enthusiast, and her little brother has 83.3kReads9.4Score13.4kShelves
6. 106 贵 The F5 Nobles’ Academy Boys Are All Head Over Heels for Me 贵族学院F5都对我神魂颠倒 Qiu Yingyu秋莹羽Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn + revenge + a battle among male rivals + campus F5 + brothers at odds + going mad for love and willingly becoming a substitute + taming bad boys] In her previous life, Wen Shuning thought she had two rays of light in her life. The first was her fiancé, but his tenderness and thoughtfulness were all an act. He despised her and looked down on her. When he learned she wasn't a daughter of the Wen family, he dumped her without hesitation. Just then, her second ray of light appeared, but from 14.3kReads8.9Score2.6kShelves

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   ①: The young lady of the Beijing elite circle! The Jing family will do anything to save you, but she only has me. When the dream becomes reality, watching her fiancé repeatedly humiliate her for the sake of a poor girl, the young lady is furious. Since you look down on this circle, then don't stay here.

7. 107 云 When the Clouds Are Deep and the Waters Clear 云深清浅时 Running East and West东奔西顾Modern Romance336k WordsCompleted Xiao Yunxing is the dashing, top-of-the-class heartthrob admired by every girl at school: someone to admire from afar, but never touch. Yet he smiles only for Chen Qinghuan, the “childhood sweetheart” who transfers to his school, and spoils her in every way. Chen Qinghuan is a proud, domineering, yet adorably naive math genius. Math is her talent, and loving him is her dream. She stays by his side, always. One waits, the other pursues, and together they earn places at their dream university. Aft 18.6kReads9.6Score2.1kShelves

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   1. A story about children, childhood sweethearts, mutual love, the author's writing is very good! 2. A high-ranking official romance, from initial unfamiliarity to love, with the tragedy of love, but a happy ending, two male and female leads, two storylines. 3. A period drama, just for casual viewers.

8. 108 宜 A Good Match for Marriage 宜嫁宜娶 Wawa Is Not a Cabbage Heart娃娃不是菜心Modern Romance645k WordsCompleted Welcome, drama fans! Two storylines: [son of a bureau chief x daughter of a deputy director] & [high-ranking official’s family x heiress] Ji Yunjia found Song Jiming holding her camisole, looking puzzled. “How is this so padded when you haven’t even put it on?” His gaze drifted to her chest. It wasn’t big, but it didn’t look small either. He chuckled. “Ms. Ji, you’ve got quite a lot of padding there.” Ji Yunjia’s face burned. She hurriedly snatched it from him. “What do you know?” She was wearin 22.7kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves
9. 109 嫁 Marrying into a Crowded Courtyard, Where Gossip Is Everywhere 嫁进大杂院，吃瓜好方便 Three-Ton Radish三吨萝卜Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Courtyard Compound + Ensemble Cast + Family Life + Loves to Watch the Drama Unfold + Slice of Life + A Heartwarming Take on Love in the Courtyard] In 1975, the courtyard compound in the alleys near the Red Star Steel Mill was as lively as ever. In the east, Yang Shujuan kept fretting: “Our girl is timid, and she doesn't have much luck with her parents. Where's she going to find a husband?” In the west, Diao Yulian was busy feeding her child: “Jiabo, my precious Jiabo, Mommy's darling little swe 7.3kReads8.8Score516Shelves
10. 110 娇 Pampering a Rose 娇养玫瑰 Meilv Beep Beep美绿哔哔Modern Romance411k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] When Tang Li was sixteen, her Kunqu opera water-sleeve dance made her famous throughout the capital. She was hailed as the Little Goddess of Luo of Kunqu. Everyone said that no one could measure up to the Little Goddess of Luo, except for Ninth Master Fu, the jade-faced Buddhist lord known as the King of Hell. Unfortunately, Ninth Master Fu was cold and ruthless by nature. If sweet, gentle Tang Li ended up with him, she would surely suffer. After a sudden turn of events, 9.8kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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    Of these two books, the second one seems to fit the bill best.

11. 111 港 The Rose of Hong Kong Island 港岛玫瑰 The Arrogant Sweet Romance Killer不可一世的甜文杀手Modern Romance171k WordsCompleted 2.6kReads8.3Score320Shelves
12. 112 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

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    This book is highly recommended! It features a refined and aristocratic young master from Beijing's elite circles versus a cool and bright young lady! The male lead falls in love at first sight and deliberately approaches her. He's truly doting and gentle, and the writing is excellent with no melodramatic plot twists!

13. 113 希 Xi Yin in His Arms: Young Master Xiao's Exclusive Devotion 希音入怀肖少的独家偏爱 Xu Tinglan叙亭兰Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Period setting + devoted to one another + favoritism + healing + powerful family] At first, Xiao Yunmo only thought of Song Xiyin as his good friend’s younger sister. Then, without knowing when his feelings began, he fell deeply in love. Everyone around them knows that this sweet, well-behaved girl is the apple of Director Xiao’s eye, and he spoils her without restraint. In psychology, there’s a term called the Dunning-Kruger effect. May we all overcome it, bravely find our way out of the mire 4.2kReads—Score321Shelves

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    A family with a strong revolutionary background, the son of a high-ranking official versus a well-behaved and sensible younger sister—love blossoms unexpectedly and deepens rapidly. Director Xiao has a beloved daughter from the Song family.

14. 114 贵 The Most Hated Student at the Elite Academy: I Disguise Myself as a Boy to Survive 贵族学院万人嫌，女扮男装求不死 Early to Bed早眠Modern Romance691k WordsCompleted Noble Academy / F4 Love Rivalry from Hell / Mary Sue Fiction / The Beloved Darling Everyone Loves Transmigrated into a book as a vicious supporting actress, she is hunted by the male leads from the very start! Jiang Sheng: Staying alive comes first. I’ll disguise myself as a man and make a run for it. System: Want to go home? You have to max out the entire protagonist group’s affection for you! With no other choice, she enrolls in a prestigious academy and becomes F4’s devoted fangirl. But the m 4.1kReads8.7Score524Shelves
15. 115 两 They're in Love, and Everyone's Playing Matchmaker 两人恋爱，全员助攻 Shi Ruoyan时若言Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted only to each other + sweet romance + strong male and female leads + happy ending] A short, fluffy romance with no angst. Dive in without worry. After returning from studying abroad, Wen Jiu moved into her new apartment. On her first day there, she met a little boy of about four or five at the door. His cheeks were rosy as he looked at her with big, blinking eyes and asked, “Hi, big sis! You're so pretty. I like you so much! Would you be my aunt? My uncle is really handso 671Reads8.8Score109Shelves

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    The book is excellent in its portrayal of love, family, and friendship.

16. 116 红 Within and Beyond the Red Walls, Spring Breeze Enters the Game 红墙内外，春风入局 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance521k WordsCompleted [Older, Powerful Man] [Age Gap] [Junior Clerk] [Career Growth] [Guiding Lover] [Sweet Romance] One chance encounter, one moment of curiosity, and one... At some point, everything began to change. 56.2kReads8.5Score4.1kShelves

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    My absolute favorite political fiction novel, bar none!!! 🏗️ The ones I read before were either too unrealistic or too dry. This one has both professionalism and sweetness, both the realism of the workplace within the system and the fantasy of romance! Plus, the fast-paced, exciting, and sweet plot is so addictive! I'm totally shipping them! [Kissing emoji]

17. 117 娇 Tender Allure 娇引 Yun Zijin妘子衿Modern Romance203k WordsCompleted [The print edition of A Captivating Temptation is now available] [Sweet romance in Beijing’s elite circles, both leads are devoted only to each other] A refined, aloof, secretly seductive big shot × a wild, rebellious young heiress with a wicked streak! Seduction! Tension! A long-planned pursuit! The first time they met, Wen Yu played Beijing power player Pei Yi. He saw right through her. “Don’t want to take responsibility?” The second time, Wen Yu barged into the restroom and caught a glimpse o 16.7kReads9.2Score2kShelves

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    🌾 [A sweet and doting romance novel featuring a seemingly innocent couple from the Beijing elite circle, a decade-long unrequited love, ambiguous and tumultuous relationships, and a long-planned scheme] A sweet and doting romance novel about a reserved and brooding Beijing elite circle boss and a scumbag yet rebellious young lady caught in an extreme tug-of-war!

18. 118 逆 Rebellious Bones Set My Heart Ablaze 逆骨燎心 Qianqian Ruanran浅浅软珃Modern Romance287k WordsCompleted [Top-Tier Romantic Tension x True Enemies x A Tense, Fierce Battle of Wills] [Arrogant, Proud Illegitimate Daughter vs. Arrogant, Wild Illegitimate Son] Zhuo Jinxu inherited her mother's self-interest. As a girl, she was labeled a spoiled princess, pampered and indulged. She was used to being haughty and never cared about the whispers around her. Except for one person's. It all began with childish pride. Their inexplicable stubbornness and arrogance brought them together. As the saying goes, 3.2kReads8.8Score341Shelves

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    🌼The Beijing Circle Brothers and Misses Group: The male lead and his buddies are all cheeky and always flirting with the female lead, even posting about it in their group chat [smirk]. They're a couple on the road, the male lead gives in first, but the female lead doesn't give him any recognition. It's hilarious when their buddies discover they're secretly together! (Chapter 90)

19. 119 无 Falling in Love with Her Again and Again 无数次爱上她 West of the Moon月亮以西Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted (Completed) [Wealthy family estate + devoted couple + childhood sweethearts + ensemble cast] The male lead has a double identity: [beloved little princess x big bad-wolf CEO] [designer x young major general] Before Zhou Muqian left, Meng Zhilan hung a blessed pendant around his neck. “You said this pendant would keep me safe and healthy for life. I've always worn it, and now I'm putting it on you. May it keep Second Brother safe and sound.” Zhou Muqian fell silent, saying nothing. After Zhou Muq 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The two grew up together in a prestigious Beijing social circle; they were childhood sweethearts. [Heart emoji]

20. 120 糟 Oh No! Wen Shao Has Fallen for Her 糟糕！闻少他动了心 Peaches Are So Sweet蜜桃很甜Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted [Cool and gentle campus beauty x aloof, carefree young master] Love at first sight or just being captivated by her looks, whatever you call it, Wen Jingbai has never been one to hold back. Wen Liwan has a star in the sky, but she's never dared to dream beyond her reach. She knows it's an unattainable dream, so she's always played by the rules. But one day, that star begins to descend toward her of its own accord. Panicked and unsure how to accept it, she can only avoid him. Wen Jingbai has live 17.5kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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    Qiao Yuning, the only daughter of the Qiao family, one of Shanghai's top wealthy clans, was pampered and spoiled from birth. She possessed a beautiful figure, radiant and charming, with a slender waist and long legs. Her father, Zhou Shixu, the heir of the Zhou family, came from a similarly prestigious background; the two families were old friends. However, their relationship was characterized by frequent arguments and periods of cold war.

21. 121 渡 Crossing the Capital 渡京 Here Comes a Big White One一只大白来了Modern Romance197k WordsOngoing A noble young master from Beijing’s elite circle x a radiant entertainment-industry star A man in power bows to love | Eight-year age gap | Beijing’s elite When Shen Jingci first entered Beijing’s elite circle, her breathtaking beauty left the circle’s most illustrious young master utterly enchanted. Gentle and refined, he was the perfect gentleman in a world of fame and fortune, but for her alone he revealed a passion so intense it was almost awkward. To make her smile, he lavished resource 89Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A powerful and wealthy young man x a radiant female star in the entertainment industry

22. 122 京 Captive Beauty of the Capital 京锁娇色 Everything Is About Romance风月都相关Modern Romance296k WordsCompleted 1v2: Flirty fox VS powerful high-ranking official + first love from her days studying Chinese medicine (Revenge + intense push and pull) The heroine has a dual personality [In a nutshell] A powerful man humbly begs for love, while his unattainable first love is always ready to run. Two men patiently help a rose deprived of love find salvation. The capital's beauty had skin like jade, a figure soft as mist, and a rare, seductive allure. Her name was Bai An. Bai An was once the little princess of 1.4kReads8.4Score145Shelves

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    Every single one is by the same author, and every single one is amazing.

23. 123 暗 Dark Corner 1 暗角1 Qing Li1青梨1Modern Romance130k WordsCompleted The story of one corner of this world has begun. Beneath the surface, things are stirring at a prestigious university. It is one story shared by many people. No one here is simple. May you, in this shadowed corner, find flowers blooming with every step. 548Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    A campus romance novel featuring a circle of friends, all children of high-ranking officials—this one's got character. If you like the kind of aristocratic school romance dramas you see in Korean dramas, give it a try!

24. 124 白 After the Moonlight Reborn, the System Switched Sides 白月光重生后，系统倒戈了 Mu Zizizi1木子仔仔1Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted [Wealthy Family + First Love + No Fixed Couple] Jiang Yunong is sweet and beautiful, wealthy and powerful. Unfortunately, she keeps picking fights with the heroine, the male lead's darling. Then one day, Jiang Yunong awakens! It turns out she's the first love and cannon-fodder supporting character in an old-school tragic romance novel. In the end, she'll become a stepping stone for the heroine and a catalyst for the leads' romance, dying a miserable death in a foreign land. What's more, when she 125Reads—Score104Shelves

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    She was cannon fodder in her past life, but in this life she has become the darling of a wealthy family.

25. 125 黑 The Black Heiress 黑千金 Song Xiangbai宋象白Modern Romance682k WordsCompleted Zhou Zhizhi was born a wealthy heiress, but she was abandoned in a remote county and taken in by a man who had just been released from prison after serving time for a serious crime. At just five years old, she was already able to save her father. Later, she also brought home an old scholar and former examination candidate, and the three of them began building a life together. The hardened criminal turned into a coal magnate, while the abandoned girl became a true heiress of the underworld. How w 32.8kReads9.3Score4.4kShelves

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    It's really good. The love between family members without blood ties can be so heartwarming. The happy life of three generations of a family who came together by chance is truly touching. Ծ^Ծ

26. 126 团 The Beloved Little One Takes Her Capitalist Mother Along to Join the Army 团宠崽崽带资本家小姐亲妈去随军 Magpie Branch鹊枝Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The moment the genius girl Panpan opened her eyes, she realized she had transmigrated into a novel set in a bygone era, becoming the doomed baby daughter of a doomed capitalist heiress. In the original story, her mother, Zhu Yunshu, would soon be framed, divorce her father, and then be manipulated by her step-grandfather into going to the countryside, after he took off with the family's vast fortune. Panpan herself would also be slandered as a bastard and die a miserable death. What a catastroph 8kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves

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    The story is about a beloved character who is also very outstanding. His grandfather is a retired general, his father is a military officer, and his mother is a capitalist's daughter.

27. 127 高 A Match Between Equals: My Officer Husband Is a Hopeless Romantic 高门对高门，军官丈夫是个恋爱脑 Lin Miansui林绵穗Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Gentle, Ethereal Su Embroidery Beauty x Handsome, Irreverent Military Heir] [Two Prestigious Families] [Military Marriage] [Lighthearted, Funny Everyday Life] [Feel-Good Power Fantasy] [Adorable Kids] [Family and Country] [Passing on Traditional Culture] [The Pocket Dimension Is Rarely Used] Lin Renzhi stayed up embroidering and worked herself to death. When she opened her eyes again, she had become the only daughter of a senior officer in the 1970s. She had a top-tier family background and loo 165.8kReads9.1Score25.8kShelves

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    🌹First Book: Reborn in a 1980s compound, Lin Zhiyao smiled as she looked in the mirror at her reflection, which resembled that of the high-ranking official's wife. In her previous life, she was a stepping stone for a fake heiress; in this life, she was directly handed over to the state. While the fake heiress was still vying for favor and a fiancé, she was already her father's honored "little teacher," and her laboratory was filled with future academic giants. A young high-ranking official, dedicated to scientific research and serving the country, her path was destined to be dazzling. 🌹🌹Recommended by Rui Xiaoxue, a good read for you to enjoy🌹🌹

28. 128 八 The Dazzling Life of a Top Student Heiress in an 1980s Military Compound 八零军区大院学霸千金的璀璨人生 Heard the Spring Rain Early早听春雨Modern Romance870k WordsCompleted Transmigration + Period Setting + Military Compound + Top Student + Heroine Pursuing Her Career + Hero's Secret Crush + Age Gap This isn't a power fantasy. It's more about everyday family life, so don't read if that's not your thing! After a string of overtime shifts, thirty-year-old Su Xiaoxiao is sent by her boss to buy coffee in the pouring rain. She collapses outside the office. Looking back on her short life just before she dies, she realizes she'd always been rushing around, working, and m 5.1kReads7.0Score542Shelves
29. 129 误 She Stumbled Into a School for Nobles, but All She Wants Is to Make Money! 误入贵族学校，她只想搞钱！ Grape Milk Tea with Pearls芝芝葡萄加珍珠Modern Romance505k WordsCompleted [Sweet group-adored romance, a story of redemption, also known as: The Heroine Only Wants to Make Money] Santoria is a private aristocratic academy attended by the children of wealthy merchants, scholarly families, and politicians. While students at ordinary schools bury themselves in problem sets, hoping to get into a good college, these young masters and young ladies must learn how to expand their networks and uphold their families’ reputations. Power, money, connections, and resources are top 27.4kReads9.4Score4kShelves

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    Mm mm mm okay okay

30. 130 穿 Reborn as the Beloved Little Darling of a Wealthy Family 穿成豪门小团宠，全家把我当宝哄 A Glutton's Meal饭桶的饭Modern Romance1.6M WordsOngoing [The rating may go up once it gets started, mwah! Wealthy family + everyone's darling + sweet, satisfying romance + irresistible heroine + stunningly beautiful, rich heroine + multiple handsome men + all male leads are inexperienced + a little silly] Gu Zhao died just after turning eighteen because Black and White Impermanence messed up at work. After Gu Zhao threatened to “take the complaint all the way to the central authorities,” she was sent off to be reborn into a good family. In her next l 60.9kReads8.5Score6.6kShelves

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    This is beautiful.

31. 131 八 Shanghai in the 1980s: Captain Yan’s Wife Ran Off with the Kids 八零沪市，闫队家的媳妇带娃跑了 Black Crow Jili黑鸦几里Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Short drama: She Rises to the Wind in the Eighties An Eighties beauty flees while pregnant, and the military man loses his cool [Shanghai in the Eighties + marriage before love + chasing his wife and face-slapping + sweet everyday romance] Willowy, graceful dancer beauty X sharp-tongued but soft-hearted, jealous man Xu Si transmigrated into a book, becoming the fake heiress who was switched at birth with the Xie family's daughter. On her very first day, she moved out of the Western-style mansion 7kReads8.8Score713Shelves

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    The female supporting character transmigrates into a book and becomes the female lead. She's gentle, considerate, and capable, achieving self-worth. The male lead is cold but dotes on his lover. A love that's mutual is meaningful. The author's writing is delicate but not cheesy, and the plot is fresh and captivating, holding my attention. Although it's not finished yet, I'm still following it. I love it! 😍

32. 132 大 The Young Lady Reigns Supreme: Both the Real and Fake Heiresses Kneel! 大小姐为尊，真假千金都跪下！ Ning Yaoyao宁夭夭Modern Romance828k WordsCompleted Ye Jinning, the eldest daughter of the wealthy Ye family in the capital, is the crown princess of the capital's elite circle. She hears that her beloved younger sister is actually a fake who was maliciously switched at birth, while the real daughter has been raised in an orphanage and is a master manipulator. Ye Jinning falls into deep thought. So this is a fake-versus-real heiress situation? If any of you dare cause trouble in the Ye family again, I'll take you all out in one go!! Wow!! The pro 355Reads5.3Score—Shelves

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    "Miss, the DNA comparison results are in." Ye Jinning tossed her gilded fountain pen onto the rosewood table, the dark red ink splattering onto the unfinished merger and acquisition contract. As she took the kraft paper bag, she caught a glimpse of the neon lights of Chang'an Avenue outside the floor-to-ceiling window, burning crimson in the twilight. "Ms. Ye, should we hold a press conference?" Her assistant stood five meters away, a distance sufficient for him to shield Ye Jinning from any potential attacks during the heated board meeting.

33. 133 执 Rose with a Blade 执刃玫瑰 Heaven Opens to Delusions天开妄想Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted Print edition on sale June 20 [The Second Male Lead Takes the Spotlight + Crime Mystery + Marriage Before Love + Age Gap] [Cool, aloof high-ranking official with a fatherly streak + elegant, reserved beauty who works as a mortician] After the Nan family went bankrupt, Nan Qing was raised in the Gu household for decades. She and Gu Zhun were childhood sweethearts, with their wedding date fast approaching. But on the eve of their engagement party, a scandal involving Gu Zhun broke. In a video, Gu 36.9kReads9.4Score5.4kShelves

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    It's so good! The old curator's story is so touching [crying][crying][crying][crying] I really wanted to cry at the end.

34. 134 肆 Reckless Favoritism 肆意偏爱 Gu Ta顾他Modern Romance282k WordsCompleted [Fairy-like heroine x roguishly handsome hero] [Both virgins + sweet romance] The day Song Zhi broke up with her boyfriend, she partied all night at a bar. At five in the morning, she walked out of the bar and ran into Jiang Yan. He was sitting on a bench outside, the corners of his eyes slightly red. His white shirt was rumpled, his tie hung loosely around his neck, and a bottle of beer sat beside him. When he saw her, Jiang Yan looked up slightly and asked hoarsely, “Had enough fun?” Song Zhi 4.1kReads9.2Score374Shelves

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    🌼The male and female leads are from the same circle of friends and live in the same military compound! Jiang Yan, Song Zhi, Gao Zhiyang, Yang Fengqian, Yang Mingli, and Lin Shujing are six friends who live in the same compound. They have been playing together since they were little and have played various games such as darts and shooting with her since childhood. The friendship in the compound is very warm, and there are four couples, all of whom are very sweet!

35. 135 震 The Chinese Entertainment Industry Is Stunned! From Nobody to Best Actress 震惊内娱！从素人到影后 Hotpot and Sesame Flatbread火锅烧饼Modern Romance490k WordsCompleted [Actor System + female lead focused on her career + no romance in the main story + no villainous supporting characters or face-slapping scenes] Le Li is gorgeous, with fair skin and delicate, captivating features. She has the classic cool, innocent beauty. The System spotted her while she was working a summer job, then found a way to get her into the entertainment industry. - She starts out as an ordinary girl and steps into the entertainment industry. She starts with minor roles and makes her w 4.9kReads9.2Score347Shelves

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    She has built her life into an "antifragile" system. She doesn't pursue superficial stability, but rather benefits from fluctuations, pressure, and even setbacks, growing stronger with each challenge. The greater the uncertainty, the more robust her life system becomes.

36. 136 顶 The Ultimate Beauty: A Battle Royale of Beijing's Elite 顶级尤物：京圈大佬齐聚修罗场 He Shiershi何十二时Modern Romance716k WordsCompleted [Everyone's favorite, a truly calculating and ambitious heroine, romantic rivalry everywhere, a realistic Mary Sue feel, a no-brainer wish-fulfillment story, with livestreaming early on] Jiang Wan is a naturally ruthless schemer with stunning beauty and exceptional emotional intelligence. She's always been gifted at pretending, but before she even gets the chance to do anything, she unexpectedly learns that she's merely a supporting character who will never be allowed free will. Being a supporti 32.5kReads9.4Score3.9kShelves

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    🌸1️⃣Our beloved princess Jiang Huashan is a powerful female lead whom even villains fear! 🌿She tears up the script and saves the female characters... Wait, why are the male characters showing up too? 🌷🌷🌷 🌸2️⃣The female lead is absolutely stunning, and to survive she must gain popularity points🔥The big shots are all drawn to her like moths to a flame🔥, unable to resist!

37. 137 万 The Beloved Nanny Takes on the Rich, but She’s the Real Heiress 万人迷保姆斗豪门，她才是真千金 Mr. Wuyin五音先生Modern Romance513k WordsCompleted [Revenge + fake and real heiresses + a battleground of competing suitors] [The heroine is a seductive black lotus, hard-hearted to the end, with no morals and no limits] After getting her revenge, Jiang Wuxi looked back in surprise. She had thought no one would be left by her side, but somehow all the stepping stones and tools she had used in the past refused to leave her alone. They had once stood at the top of high society and looked down on her. Now they fought over each other for the chanc 22kReads9.3Score2.9kShelves
38. 138 真 The Real Heiress's Secret Identity Is Exposed, and All of the Capital's Elite Kneel! 真千金马甲被爆，全京圈都跪了！ Ye Shiyi夜十一Modern Romance3.9M WordsCompleted Also known as The Fake Heiress Became the Capital's Crown Prince's Beloved After Her Engagement Was Broken Qin Wan never knew that she was not the Ye family's biological daughter, until her childhood sweetheart grew tired of her, outsiders cursed her, and the Ye family, disgusted with her, drove her out and told her to return to the mountain ravines to find her biological parents... Qin Wan merely smiled, preparing to reveal her secret identity and stun everyone. Unexpectedly, the mountain ravin 76kReads9.3Score8.9kShelves
39. 139 六 After Six Big Shots Fell for Her, the Devoted Simp Ran Away! 六个大佬沦陷后，舔狗跑了！ Pihei痞黑Modern Romance440k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Darling + The Men Beg for Her Back + Romantic Rivalry Showdown + Comedy] Lin Qian was famous throughout the company because she was obsessed with Pei Linan, the arrogant young master who was set to inherit the business. Most people gave up a week after being rejected. She kept at it, unwavering. At first, everyone thought she was trying to marry into wealth. Later, they decided she was truly in love. Even Pei Linan thought so. Someone once asked whether she felt sad whenever she was 20.7kReads9.3Score2.8kShelves

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    She deeply understands that the essence of social class in modern society is "cognitive class." Through efficient information filtering, absorption, and reconstruction, she has achieved continuous cognitive upgrading, thereby completing an essential leap in social class.

40. 140 江 Master Jiang's White Moonlight Has Arrived, Setting the Capital's Elite Circle Ablaze 江爷的白月光驾到，京圈炸燃了 Bamboo Brings Peace竹报平安Modern Romance642k WordsCompleted [Both Pure + Equally Matched] [Cool-headed but warmhearted all-around heiress Shen Qinghuan + CEO Jiang Huai, who has been plotting to win her over for years] Everyone knew that the Shen family of the capital had two beautiful daughters. The younger sister was both talented and beautiful, and scored a perfect mark on the college entrance exam. When older sister Shen Qinghuan was young, her gangster grandfather took her to Nancheng after an accident. She was hopelessly uncultured and illiterate. 29.8kReads9.3Score3.9kShelves
41. 141 改 She Remarried the Mad Prince, and Her Cheongsam Beauty Set the Capital Ablaze 改嫁疯批太子爷，旗袍美人艳翻京圈 Zhang Jiujiu张九酒Modern Romance672k WordsCompleted [Cool, stunning beauty in a qipao with a fragile constitution VS scheming, unhinged young master of Beijing’s elite] [Mad dog turns into a loyal hound] [One-on-one, both virgins] Song Qingyou was born with the bones of a beauty. Her dazzling looks made her famous throughout the capital, yet she had been sickly since childhood, as delicate and fragile as a precious porcelain doll. When she divorced, everyone assumed that without Fu Tingshen’s protection, this frail beauty would never find a footh 4.4kReads9.2Score483Shelves
42. 142 豪 The Qin Family's Exclusive Darling: Young Master Qin's Little Movie-Star Ancestor 豪门独宠：秦少的影后小祖宗 Jiu Yuezi玖月子Modern Romance233k WordsCompleted A heartwarming, sugary-sweet romance. There’s no doubt the male lead loves the female lead. The bonus chapters are about everyday life with the kids. If that’s not your thing, feel free to skip them~ [Mutual devotion+sweet pampering+bonus chapters featuring a little darling] Jiang Mu grew up as the cherished little princess of the Jiang family. She was stunningly beautiful, clever, and mischievous. A childhood betrothal led to her marrying the most sought-after man in the empire. - Qin Shen was 7kReads8.5Score401Shelves
43. 143 他 He Always Loves to Cuddle Close to Me 他总爱与我耳鬓厮磨 White Jade Robe白玉衫Modern Romance401k WordsCompleted *A top Beijing family’s tyrannical king of a man X a popular actress famous for her beauty and mastery of traditional crafts *A refined, devoted Chinese-style CEO X a charming, proud beauty from Jiangnan [Ten-year age gap, daddy-type hero, kept woman rises to the top, both leads are each other’s first and only, sweet romance, traditional crafts, younger uncle, ensemble cast of Beijing society] Jing Zhi grew up poor, but had glossy black hair, snow-white skin, and a tall, curvy figure. At twenty- 55.9kReads9.2Score6.8kShelves

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    The first story is about King Zhou of the Beijing entertainment circle and her intangible cultural heritage influencer actress; the second is a sequel, which is still ongoing.

44. 144 嫁 Marrying a Disabled Soldier: The Gorgeous Beauty Charms and Coaxes Him 嫁军婚残夫，娇艳美人撩他诱哄他 Clouds Upon Clouds一朵朵云Modern Romance1.6M WordsOngoing [Military marriage + marriage first, love later + doted on by everyone + no golden finger, your mindset determines your fate] [A cast story starring a great beauty who gets a villainess role without realizing it] In 1974, Yu Wan transmigrates into the body of an undocumented drifter, then uses her beauty to become the Qiao family’s stepdaughter. With a new identity, Yu Wan is overjoyed. The Qiao family members each have their own agendas, but they know the truth and keep quiet. Not long after Yu 24.3kReads9.0Score2.3kShelves

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    Watch how she applies seemingly useless and obscure knowledge to intrigues within the family, business battles, and even court politics, achieving unexpected victories and surprising everyone.

45. 145 女 The Female Supporting Character Is Everyone's Favorite 女配是个万人迷 Qing Keqing轻可轻Modern Romance461k WordsOngoing [Everyone’s Favorite + Mary Sue + Everyone Has a One-Sided Crush + The Heroine Still Isn’t Swayed in the Ending or Bonus Chapters] Synopsis: A story about how I thought I was the vicious supporting female character in a Mary Sue novel, but it turned out I was the one everyone adored. My perfect fiancé, the cold and domineering school bully, my scheming little brother with a sweet facade, my gentle older brother, the sunny upperclassman... They all like me. Great. I like myself too. [Here come t 5.9kReads9.4Score438Shelves

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    It's a very good read, I'm sure of it from a bookworm who's been reading for seven years.

46. 146 心 My Heart Flutters! There's a Beam of Moonlight in His Eyes 心动！他眼里有一束月光 Three Lives, Three Three叁生三三Modern Romance599k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] [Rebirth + School Life + Healing + Inspirational] Gu Hanzhang is reborn, returning to the beginning of her dark life. In her previous life, a devil set his sights on her and imprisoned her in a gilded cage where sunlight never reached, making her his plaything. Back then, she thought it would be worth it if sacrificing herself meant the people around her could live well. But in the end, she could never see her family again while they were alive; her mentor died in 30.2kReads9.5Score3.9kShelves

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    This season's Xingzhou and Shen Mozhou have that vibe.

47. 147 七 The Second Wife in the Seventh-Decade Compound 七零大院二婚妻 March Typewriter打字机三月Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Era setting + family compound + raising children + regret and reconciliation + transmigration and revenge + love after marriage Liu Mianmian, a master of green-tea tactics, transmigrates into a period novel as a doomed supporting character who dies young. Her husband gets a job in the city and, after making a name for himself over the next few years, runs into his childhood sweetheart, the woman he's always carried a torch for. While the faithless husband and his first love rekindle their roman 3.5kReads9.1Score361Shelves
48. 148 京 A Young Dream in the Capital at Night 京夜稚梦 White Jade Robe白玉衫Modern Romance128k WordsOngoing * A powerful man from one of the capital's great families X a female star who rose to fame for her beauty and traditional crafts * A refined, devoted, fatherly man X a pure, alluring, proud beauty from Jiangnan * “The Capital's Tyrant King” X “Jiangnan's Daji” [Ten-year age gap, fatherly male lead, warm family life among powerful clans, top-tier wealthy families, devoted to each other, sweet romance, traditional crafts, Eastern aesthetics, younger uncle, ensemble cast from the capital's elite ci 3.9kReads8.1Score562Shelves
49. 149 醉 A Drunken Nighttime Kiss! One Flirt from Her, and the Arrogant Big Shot’s Heart Races 醉吻夜！她一撩，桀骜大佬心狂跳 A Crescent Moon一剪月Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Climbing the Capital’s Family Tree is now available on all platforms.] [Top Capital City Tycoon · Rebellious, Devoted Suit-Wearing Bad Boy vs. Ballet Princess · Radiant, Proud Little Swan] Li Zhi and Fu Yanze grew up together, but Li Zhi turned out to be the fake heiress. For the sake of his own interests, Fu Yanze chose to get engaged to the real heiress, a leading actress in the entertainment industry. He hoped Li Zhi would understand and said he would come back to marr 59.7kReads9.5Score7.3kShelves

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    Just support me.

50. 150 私 A Private Kiss Beneath the Gardenia 私吻栀子 Shen Qingzhi沈清枳Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of Private Kiss of the Gardenia, with the same title, is coming soon. We hope you'll show it lots of support~ Intangible Cultural Heritage Suzhou Embroidery inheritor × upright, steady, and stern big shot Delicate yet resilient beauty from Jiangnan × self-disciplined young master from an old family Seven-year age gap | Marriage before love | One-on-one, both untouched * As the Gu family's sole heir, Gu Zhili was taught the virtues of a gentleman from childhood. Ever si 11.6kReads9.1Score1kShelves

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    As the sole heir of the Gu family, Gu Zhili was instilled with the virtues of a gentleman from a young age. From his earliest memories, he knew of a marriage arranged since childhood. ✨✨If she was willing, a respectful and courteous relationship would fulfill his filial duty. Later, Gu Zhili realized how absurdly wrong he was; simply looking at her, he didn't know the meaning of "a respectful and courteous relationship." 🍀🍀

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