Any Stories Where the Male Lead Is Cold at First, Then Falls Hard and Gets Jealous Later? 有没有男主前期冷淡后期真香爱吃醋的啊啊啊!!!!!!

1. 151 重 So Passionate! After Remarrying, She Was Kissed to Tears by a Chaste Old Widower 重欲！改嫁后，被寡旱老男人亲哭 Yu Wanwan余晚晚Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Military marriage in the 1980s + old flame rekindled + age gap + face-slapping + both are each other's first and only + love grows with time] In her previous life, she took the childhood betrothal papers that had been arranged for her and went to the city to seek out her fiancé's family. Her fiancé had climbed the social ladder after moving to the city, and looked down on her as a country girl. To marry a rich, beautiful city girl, he even framed her as having been unchaste before marriage. Hum 9.4kReads8.2Score1.1kShelves

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   Shen Jichuan was forced to marry his adopted son's childhood sweetheart. She refused money and job offers. All she wanted was to marry him??? Shen Jichuan thought this woman from the countryside had quite the appetite. She wanted to marry him and become an official's wife? He absolutely couldn't grant her wish. "I'll marry you, but after marriage we'll sleep in separate beds, interfere with each other's lives, take care of ourselves, and I won't be responsible for anything." Wen Qiao: Perfect! Who cares about your stinking money? I want your adopted son kneeling and calling me "Mom." Later, after spending more time together, the older man completely succumbed. "You're so obedient, I'd be willing to give you all my assets."

2. 152 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 1.1kReads8.4Score100Shelves

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   It's so beautiful!!!

3. 153 麻 There’s a Strong Aura of the Supernatural at the Mahjong Table 麻将桌上妖气重 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊11k WordsCompleted A Strange Aura at the Mahjong Table 46Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 154 暗 A Guide to Crashing and Burning While Secretly in Love 暗恋翻车指南 Zhu Ziyu祝子宇Modern Romance370k WordsCompleted [High school romance | Unrequited love becomes mutual | A boastful, chatty little sun × a cool, gentle moon] ⚠️ Includes a same-sex romance between two supporting characters (not explicitly stated in the main text) - Just before finals, a transfer student joined Class One, Grade Eleven, at the affiliated high school. He was exceptionally handsome and a competition star. Before long, he had claimed the top spot in the year. His name suited him: Jiang Chenyue. Quiet and aloof, like the moon in the 2.9kReads9.4Score450Shelves

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   This is a campus romance novel that's totally my cup of tea! It's been so long since my last one this good was published! I'm so excited for this one; it's definitely going to be published soon. It's still the same cheerful, sunny girl versus the aloof, icy guy setup – who wouldn't love that? Even though it's from 2024, it still feels fresh in 2026. No female rivalry, no clichés, it's absolutely divine! Every couple in it is so adorable. The female lead is lively and cheerful, the male lead is attentive and secretly passionate, and when they realize the other likes them, they're direct and boldly confess! This is truly unlike any other campus romance novel! Sisters, go for it! Trust me!

5. 155 班 The Class Belle's Secret Video 班花的秘密录像 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊9k WordsCompleted The Class Beauty's Secret Video 8Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 156 哥 Bro, Keep Simping for That Fake Sweetheart and I'll Go After Your Nemesis 哥，你再舔白莲花我就舔你死对头 The Wilderness and the Wind Conspire Together山野与风同谋Modern Romance422k WordsCompleted [Training Her Brother + Training Her Husband + Girl Pursues Guy (Gives Up Halfway) + Guy Pursues Girl (Face-Slapping Comeuppance)] Sharp-tongued military rogue male lead vs. spoiled, rebellious female lead. They come from equally matched families. A hilarious, satisfying period romp where everyone is crazy! The female lead is a little selfish and morally dubious! In her previous life, her hopelessly lovesick older brother devoted himself to fawning over a fake innocent, only to meet a tragic end 19.7kReads8.1Score1.9kShelves

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   The couple is well-matched in terms of social standing. The male lead and the female lead's brother are mortal enemies. In the beginning, the female lead fawns over the male lead while he remains indifferent. Later, the female lead gives up on him and suddenly falls for him. The male lead is constantly jealous, like a persistent leech that he can't shake off.

7. 157 谁 Whoever Goes Back on Their Word Is a Dog 谁反悔谁是狗 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊35k WordsCompleted Whoever Goes Back on Their Word Is a Dog 4.5kReads—Score—Shelves
8. 158 攻 I Tried to Win Over the Campus Hunk, but He Rejected Me. Then All His Best Friends Fell for Me 攻略校草被拒，他好兄弟全都沦陷了 Tangerine Sand桔沙8k WordsCompleted I Tried to Win the Campus Heartthrob, but He Rejected Me. Then All His Best Friends Fell for Me 330Reads—Score—Shelves

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   He was initially cold and aloof, but later secretly jealous, and he was involved in a power struggle with multiple men. What would she do if she knew about all this competition and backstabbing? She really wished someone could give her advice: should she keep her crush a secret forever, or should she muster the courage to confess? What if she was rejected? She confessed first, but was still cruelly rejected. It seems that unrequited love is best kept hidden forever; at least you won't suffer the pain of rejection. Living in a fantasy and pretending to be happy while in love with him is a wonderful thing. Her bittersweet feelings were indescribable, yet six of his best friends confessed to her one after another. She didn't know what was going on. Who should she accept? Still grieving the rejection of her crush, she went on a trip with seven male classmates, including the boy she had a crush on. She never expected him to come. During a game of Truth or Dare, when asked who he liked and if anyone was present, he said yes. Her heart skipped a beat; who would be so lucky? She was still being pestered and didn't dare to express her feelings. Finally, the seven of them confronted each other, all demanding recognition. Who should she give her recognition to? The boy she had a crush on, or one of his six best friends?

9. 159 表 The Cousin Is Going on a Matchmaking Date, and the Heir Is Panicking 表姑娘要去相看，世子他慌了 Yu Yu禹予Ancient Romance492k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] [Both Leads Are Each Other’s First] [Happy Ending] [Both Leads Are Natives of the Era] [Gentle, Refined Heir Apparent × Cool, Elegant Cousin] Orphaned and without anyone to rely on, with wolves circling all around her, young Shi Jianli had no choice but to travel to the capital and seek refuge with her aunt. She became the second branch’s cousin, staying as a guest at the Duke of Anguo’s residence. When she came of age, her aunt found her a match. But the second branch’s concubin 34.9kReads9.3Score4.6kShelves

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   Is a historical romance okay? In the beginning, the female lead politely called him "cousin," and he called her "Miss." The female lead then politely called him "Prince," and he asked why she didn't call him "cousin" anymore. The whole story is heartwarming and not boring at all (personally, I feel the title is a letdown; I just passed by my home three times without going in).

10. 160 穿 After I Transmigrate into a Book, I Become an Obsessive Man's KPI 穿书后我成了偏执男的KPI The Melodious Sound of Night Rain夜雨声澜Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted Also known as: Help! This System escaped from a mental hospital! Xu Ningjing transmigrated into a melodramatic Mary Sue and Gary Stu novel, becoming a cannon-fodder side character who shared her name. The original Xu Ningjing caused trouble at every turn and went crazy for love. In the end, the obsessive male side character, He Qilin, slowly killed her, step by step: sending her dead rats, psychologically terrorizing her, and gently describing how cold the water would feel when she drowned. Ca 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book had a bit of humor at the beginning, and it was quite good.

11. 161 姐 Brother-in-Law, Please Play Your Cards 姐夫请出牌 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊6k WordsCompleted Brother-in-Law, Please Play a Card 19Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 162 他 He Stood in the Damp, Rainy Night 他站在潮湿阴雨里 The Peerless Landlady绝世包租婆Modern Romance571k WordsCompleted The first time Xia Sheng saw Chen Siyu, he was solving problems in an empty classroom, the entire blackboard covered in mathematical formulas she couldn't understand. Chen Siyu was long-legged and broad-shouldered, leaning against the desk in the center of the front row with half a stick of white chalk in his left hand. Cool and mysterious, he seemed like a god beyond anyone's reach, and he was irresistibly captivating. Xia Sheng stared, forgetting to leave, until he spoke without warning: “How 5.4kReads8.9Score613Shelves

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    🌸First, after the female lead gave up, he panicked and then went on a rocket-speed chase (early game: female pursuing male). 🌸Second, I'm not interested in the girl. She might have better options, but since she's offered herself up, he has no reason to let her go easily. 🌸Third, in the early game, he even wanted to kill the female lead, but later he said: "Tang Susu, I don't want to play house, I want to be with you forever."

13. 163 霍 Young Master Huo, Don’t Catch a Chill. Your Little Savior Is Reborn 霍少别生瘟，小救星重生了 Not So Dark Under the Lamp灯下不黑黑Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted [Reborn × sweet romance × secret crush × happy ending] [Unable to love × neurotic] - Zhou Sui died on her twentieth birthday. At the low-key funeral held by the Zhou family, a man in a black suit, a sprig of wintersweet pinned to his breast pocket, ignored the Zhou family’s bewildered stares and personally helped carry her coffin. Zhou Sui knew nothing about this. When she opened her eyes, she had inexplicably grown three years older. - Huo Mian once picked up a heartless girl who had another gu 10.8kReads9.2Score2kShelves

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    ✨The first encounter between the male and female protagonists in this book is when they are teenagers. They only spend one summer together before the male protagonist falls in love with her. When they meet again, the female protagonist is brought back to life, and the male protagonist is hypnotized and loses his memory, forgetting the female protagonist. He seems super cold on the surface, but they become very affectionate later on!

14. 164 空 My Flight Attendant Girlfriend Is My Boss 空姐女友是上司 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊16k WordsCompleted My Girlfriend the Flight Attendant Is My Boss 18Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 165 咬 A Bite of Spring Moon 咬一口春月 An Teng安藤Modern Romance229k WordsCompleted [Goofy, Energetic Sweetheart VS. Aloof, Ascetic Buddha-Like Beauty] [New book is gaining ratings! Please go easy on it, dear readers! Mwah~] They say a man who keeps himself in check is the most seductive. When Song Yu’an wore his white lab coat and told her to focus, Xin Yu stared at his Adam’s apple, her mind full of dirty thoughts. When Song Yu’an undid the top button of his shirt and asked if she wanted to work at his company, Xin Yu nodded, dazed. When Song Yu’an leaned back in his office c 2.9kReads9.1Score369Shelves
16. 166 强 The God I Forced Myself to Love Isn't Sweet at All, and Now My Wife Doesn't Want Me 强扭的男神不甜，老婆不要他了 Fox Princess妖狐殿下Modern Romance502k WordsCompleted [The husband chases his wife after losing her + marriage before love + secret crush becomes mutual + devoted to each other] - [A seemingly gentle good girl with a rebellious streak and thorns like a rose, a physics master’s student VS. the aloof and restrained campus heartthrob CEO who becomes a deeply devoted, possessive simp] - Everyone knows Bai Yingran is a simp. She pursued the campus heartthrob for eight years, from middle school through high school and university. An accident made her his 6.9kReads7.7Score308Shelves

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    "You came home so late last night, did your wife give you a hard time?" "She's not my sister-in-law, let's use a different term." Cheng Zihang's voice, a half-smile, came from inside: "From the third year of junior high, she's been following you around like a little shadow for eight years, plus two years of marriage, doesn't that count as my sister-in-law?" Si Yinli was silent, rubbing his temples. There seemed to be an invisible wall between him and Bai Yingran. He paused, then said, "It was her wishful thinking to stay by my side all these years. At best, she's served me well." "So you're treating your wife like a maid? Aren't you afraid she'll complain?" "She brought it on herself, no one forced her." "..." Bai Yingran tightened her grip on her water glass, not wanting to hear any more, and silently turned away. It was pointless for her to have clung to him for so many years. She didn't want him anymore.

17. 167 阴 The Gloomy Villain Boy Was Stunned by My Kiss 阴沉沉反派少年被我亲懵了 Little Little Little Grain of Rice小小小米粒Modern Romance277k WordsCompleted Redemption story! Originally titled The Gloomy Villain Boy I Kissed Into a Daze Tang Susu unexpectedly transmigrates into a school romance novel as a cannon-fodder supporting character. Having read only half the novel, Tang Susu looks down at the breathtakingly beautiful boy standing in the rain. He became disabled when he was young and suffered one injustice after another, yet he never complained. Before returning to her original world, she decides to stay by his side and watch him grow. T 21.4kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves
18. 168 京 First Frost in Beijing and Hong Kong 京港逢霜降 Li Yueyi李悦颐Modern Romance212k WordsOngoing A rotten man with a real heart × a prickly little white rabbit Class gap + substitute romance + reunion after years apart + the pursuit of a runaway wife The first time Wen Shuangjiang met Liang Jingxu, she knew they were from different worlds. They crossed paths on a film set. His car splashed mud all over her, and he drove off without a word of apology. She lost her chance at the job. When they met again, she was flinging her room key at a producer’s face. He had a curvy woman in his arms, 505Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is a must-read.

19. 169 认 After Mistaking the Male Lead, I Became the World-Destroying Villain's Target 认错男主后，被灭世反派盯上了 Spring Scales春日鳞Modern Romance555k WordsOngoing [A lie-flat, easygoing heroine who just wants to coast * a brooding, ruthless hero who pretends to be obedient * she saves the villain, then fakes her death * fake your death, and you’ll be locked away in a little dark room] One day, after transmigrating into a book, Li Ruo found herself in a dangerous world of supernatural abilities. The good news: she’d received an admissions letter, so she wouldn’t have to live on the streets. The bad news: at an academy full of combative ability users, sh 44.2kReads9.2Score6.8kShelves

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    In this book, the male lead ignores everyone at the beginning, and the female lead, thinking he's the original male lead, tries to cling to him. But later on, the male lead's true feelings change...

20. 170 偏 After the Obsessive Villain's Bratty Fiancée Awakens 偏执反派的作精未婚妻觉醒后 I'm Tired of Rice Cakes吃腻年糕了Modern Romance119k WordsOngoing Mutual first love, one-on-one romance, System [The paranoid man who thinks everyone is lusting after his fiancee vs. the pampered peacock with all of five cents' worth of acting ability] Yu Jintan was told that the world she lived in was a novel. She was a minor villainess, and the shallow, foolish, spoiled, but undeniably beautiful fiancee of an obsessive antagonist. Their only purpose was to trip up the male lead and help him rise to the top. In the end, they would both go bankrupt and spend a 4.3kReads—Score720Shelves

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    This book is amazing! The male lead's inner thoughts are so vivid... A gravity-themed guest!

21. 171 不 Weren't You the One Who Wanted a Divorce? How Did You End Up Hooked? 不是要离婚吗？怎么被钓成翘嘴了 Invincible Little Liufu无敌小六福Modern Romance418k WordsCompleted [A heroine with extreme contrast who’s secretly quite sneaky vs. a tough-talking, ruthless hero who doesn’t realize how funny he is] [Secret crush + marriage first, love later + groveling redemption + face-slapping] The year Xu Wang started her sophomore year, she married Fu Sinian, whom she had secretly loved for thirteen years. On their wedding night, Fu Sinian left Xu Wang alone and hid outside, refusing to come back. Xu Wang went looking for him, only to hear him making plans to divorce her. 862Reads8.4Score101Shelves

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    This story perfectly captures the initial dislike of the female lead, whom the male lead finds unsophisticated. The female lead, however, is a clear-headed and secretly in love with the male lead. She has strong moral values ​​and is incredibly witty and cheerful when not at home. She's also very energetic at the male lead's company, becoming quiet and reserved at home. The male lead initially doesn't understand why and secretly feels jealous. Later, he's gradually attracted to her personality and behavior and begins to like her (the female lead isn't the typical obedient girl or aloof beauty; she's a ray of sunshine and incredibly witty).

22. 172 攻 After My Conquest Failed and I Switched Targets, He Turned Dark and Fell in Love with Me 攻略失败切换目标后，他黑化了，爱我了 Rao Yue娆月13k WordsCompleted After My Conquest Failed, I Switched Targets. He Went Dark and Fell in Love with Me 5.3kReads—Score100Shelves

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    Extremely captivating! A battleground of rivals! The pinnacle of yandere! Both male leads are incredibly charismatic! The male lead has various alluring moments! Both male leads are jealous and manipulative! One is the legitimate wife, the other a mistress! A cold, aloof immortal falls from grace for love, the other a beautiful, powerful, tragically insane demon lord! A top-tier masterpiece! Absolutely thrilling! Ahhhhhh, ahhhhhh!

23. 173 江 Jiang Du, I’m Done Waiting for You 江渡，我不等你了 Passive Income Keeps Pouring In睡后收入源源不断14k WordsCompleted Jiang Du, I’m Not Waiting for You Anymore 546Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These are all amazing!!! [Eating popcorn][Eating popcorn]

24. 174 误 I Wandered into a Horror Instance, but Insisted It Was an Otome Game 误入恐怖副本，我却坚称这是乙游 Rao Yue娆月17k WordsCompleted I Got Trapped in a Horror Game, but I Insisted It Was a Dating Sim 1.7kReads—Score100Shelves
25. 175 这 This Time, I’ll Find You First 这一次，换我先找到你 Passive Income Keeps Pouring In睡后收入源源不断18k WordsCompleted This time, I’ll be the one to find you first. 12Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 176 引 Kindling a Passion 引火撩心 Shen Xingxu沈星许Modern Romance446k WordsCompleted [The aloof beauty falls from her pedestal + tantalizing tension + the heroine stops pursuing him halfway, driving the male lead to go mad with love, lurk in the shadows, and completely lose it] Shen Zhinian had been secretly in love with Xiao Hechuan for years, and the two had been dancing around each other for a long time. But just as she was preparing to confess, she caught him rekindling things with his ex-girlfriend. She heard him say: “I was drawn to her because she reminded me of you.” Fur 10.7kReads8.9Score1kShelves

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27. 177 夹 Stealing Kisses in Secret: The Heir Kisses Me in Front of the Female Lead 夹缝偷欢，世子当女主面亲上我 Summer Cha Cha夏茶茶Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted After Song Shu awakens to the truth, she learns that she is the villainess in a book. The heroine has a mission to kiss the heir apparent, but Song Shu accidentally steals his first kiss instead. The heroine tries to climb into his bed, but the innocent Song Shu is the one he pins down. Feeling guilty toward her, her cousin, the heir apparent, eagerly brings a whole parade of men for her to meet, saying he wants to marry her off as soon as possible. The crazy part is that just as she finds a sui 11.5kReads8.3Score1.5kShelves

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    The male lead is initially aloof and abstinent, but later he tricks the female lead into a fake marriage in order to be with her. His later reversal is particularly entertaining, and he clearly has deep feelings for the female lead.

28. 178 结 For Three Years of Marriage, He Switched My Folic Acid for Birth Control Pills 结婚三年，他把叶酸换成了避孕药 Passive Income Keeps Pouring In睡后收入源源不断11k WordsCompleted After Three Years of Marriage, He Replaced My Folic Acid with Birth Control Pills 536Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 179 开 From the Start, I Had a Black Card: A Carefree Fish in a CEO Romance 开局一张黑卡，我在霸总文当咸鱼 Cilantro Is Delicious香菜很好吃Modern Romance528k WordsCompleted “After we’re married, you can do whatever you want and buy whatever you like, but don’t go coveting things that are beyond your reach.” Shen Moze tossed a black card in front of Gu Miaomiao with a cold expression. The vicious supporting actress, Gu Miaomiao, was ecstatic inside: My cold husband never comes home, and I still get to spend his money! So Gu Miaomiao started living however she pleased. She casually joined a variety show, and somehow became an overnight sensation across the internet! 5.5kReads9.1Score720Shelves

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    "You can do whatever you want after we're married, buy whatever you want, but don't covet things or people you shouldn't even dream of," Shen Moze coldly tossed the black card in front of Gu Miaomiao. As the villainous supporting character, she was secretly overjoyed: her husband wasn't home, and she could still have money to spend! The female lead was content to live a carefree, leisurely life as a wealthy housewife, doing whatever she pleased. But gradually, she noticed that the noble and reserved CEO Shen's demeanor changed drastically; he not only came home every day but also became clingy. Gu Miaomiao: He wouldn't be trying to use his good looks to get the card back, would he? Absolutely not, I won't fall for it!

30. 180 重 Reborn: I Married Fu Yunshen 重生之我嫁给了傅云深 Passive Income Keeps Pouring In睡后收入源源不断13k WordsCompleted Reborn: I Married Fu Yunshen 2Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 181 咸 The Pickled-Vegetable Beauty: After My Divorce, I Became a Millionaire, and My Ex Begged Me to Remarry Him 咸菜西施：离婚后我成了万元户，前夫跪求复婚 Passive Income Keeps Pouring In睡后收入源源不断Modern Romance8k WordsCompleted The Pickled-Vegetable Beauty: After Our Divorce, I Became a Millionaire, and My Ex-Husband Begged Me to Remarry Him 1Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 182 病 The Lovesick Character Persona Has Fallen Apart 病娇人设崩塌了 Sweet Peach Yaoyao甜桃夭夭Modern Romance575k WordsCompleted [The print edition is coming soon and will be available on all platforms. See you at 7:00 p.m. on July 31!] Xie Huai, the famous young heir of the capital, fell in love at first sight with Song Nuan, the dazzling freshman representative on stage, when he was a freshman in high school. Xie Huai suffers from depression and is possessive and volatile. He won't let any boys near Song Nuan, and anyone who gets close ends up expelled. Terrified, Song Nuan is forced to transfer schools, but Xie Huai fo 50.3kReads9.4Score5kShelves

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    Check out these books 👀 1️⃣ *His Little Darling*: The spoiled young master Xie Huai, who scares away the female lead with his relentless pursuit in high school, reunites ten years later and transforms into a hunter, forcefully declaring "I want you!" It perfectly blends adult restraint with adorable, crazy sweetness! 2️⃣ *Warm Kiss*: The aloof cardiac surgeon Pei Zhihe has secretly loved the female lead for years. He proposes decisively when she cheats on him with her fiancé. After marriage, he transforms from a cold, unapproachable figure into a gentle, doting father figure, even kneeling to tie her shoelaces! 3️⃣ *Marriage First, Love Later: CEO Pei Has Fallen for Her*: The ruthless businessman Pei Yu, who disdains women before marriage, writes love poems in his photo album afterward, turning a "flirtatious" relationship into a "secretly sweet marriage," his comebacks happening at breakneck speed! 🚀 4️⃣ "My Brother Is Easy to Flirt With": Fire chief Shen Zhinan was initially unmoved by the advances of the internet celebrity female lead, but after being drunk and sexually assaulted, he completely broke down and cornered her against the wall: "Who taught you to flirt and run away?"

33. 183 满 The Max-Level Boss Retires, Then His Sweetheart Makes Him Shine 满级大佬退休后被小娇妻带飞 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊20k WordsCompleted The Max-Level Big Shot Retires, Then His Adorable Wife Takes Him to New Heights 47Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Arranged marriage, reconciliation, exposure, and a desperate pursuit of love] After three years of marriage, I spent all my dowry on him, only to receive a letter of divorce. He embraced a courtesan, mocking me for being boring and ungrateful. Later, I was cornered by Xie Yun, the powerful and seemingly honest man. He shielded me from all the open and hidden attacks, but his eyes reddened when I thanked him: "Xie Yunning, what you owed me seven years ago when you broke off the engagement, you'll slowly repay in this lifetime."

34. 184 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 68.9kReads9.5Score10.5kShelves
35. 185 他 He Coaxes Her Step by Step, and She Falls Hard 他步步引诱，她深陷上头 Zhang Zhong Fa掌中發Modern Romance253k WordsCompleted [Reunion after years apart] [Long-planned love] [Both leads are devoted to each other] [Scheming, sharp-tongued crown prince × gentle, radiant beauty] Nine years ago, Ji Zhao mysteriously disappeared. When Lin Jiangchuan learned that she was dead, he thought he had lost her forever. But when they unexpectedly met again nine years later, she had changed her appearance and was now called Huo Niaoniao. Not only did she refuse to acknowledge him, she pushed him far away. He had been secretly in love 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It has to be the male lead, Lin Jiangchuan!

36. 186 恶 The Wicked Woman Is Reborn, Yet She Still Refuses to Repent 恶女重生后，她仍死不悔改 Wen Xi KI闻溪KIAncient Romance180k WordsOngoing [Mutually Devoted] [A Marriage Built on Pure Hatred, Love Born Over Time] [The Aloof Beauty Falls from Her Pedestal] [Defiant, Viper-Tongued Beauty x Radiant Crown Prince] In my previous life, I stole the man someone else loved and did every wicked thing imaginable. I was the vicious Crown Princess everyone cursed. Only after I was pushed from the Star-Gazing Terrace did I learn the truth: This world was nothing but a story, and I, Wang Zhaoyun, was merely the wicked first wife standing in t 13.6kReads—Score1.8kShelves

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    In this book, the aloof male lead gradually falls for her.

37. 187 过 Excessive Indulgence 过分沉溺 Zi An子安Modern Romance361k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + secret crush comes true + mutual salvation + devoted to each other, one-on-one] (The heroine seems sweet and gentle but is independent and clear-headed inside; the hero is no typical domineering CEO; she has a secret crush on him; slow burn.) Pei Yu was aloof and indifferent by nature, and he looked down on women even more. Everyone in his circle wondered what kind of woman could possibly win the heart of this unattainable man. Later, he fell out with the Pei family 8kReads9.2Score692Shelves
38. 188 网 We Met After Two Days of Online Dating, and She Sent Me 200 Yuan 网恋两天奔现，她转我二百块 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊9k WordsCompleted We met in person after two days of online dating, and she transferred me 200 yuan. 222Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 189 好 Is That Supposed to Be Funny? All I See Is a Desperate Copycat 好笑吗？我只看到个绝望的学人精 Jiang Yuqiao江遇乔Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted [Print edition of Confession Letter goes on sale September 4 at 7 p.m.] Also known as Is This Funny? All I See Is a Desperate Copycat [Flirty sweetheart who doesn’t realize she’s flirting × cocky guy who dishes it out but can’t take it] [Sweet campus romance + a couple destined to make people cry out in disbelief + System + both leads are virgins] In her third year of college, Sheng Zhi was diagnosed with stomach cancer and had little time left. Luckily, the heavens really did treat her like a 20.8kReads9.4Score3kShelves

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    ① After the female lead gets cancer, she's bound to the "Spiritual Master" system. The good news is that it extends her life, the bad news is that it costs her life. The male and female leads were originally destined to be apart, but the system brought them together. Their interactions are super funny! [Heart emoji] ② Childhood sweethearts. When the female lead had a crush on him, the male lead treated her like a younger sister. Later, he wished he could slap his past self! [Laugh emoji]

40. 190 哥 My Brother Is Hard to Resist 哥哥不经撩 Succulent Mango多肉芒芒Modern Romance185k WordsCompleted 11.7kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves
41. 191 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 1.2kReads8.8Score103Shelves

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    A calm and gentle business tycoon, who falls in love at first sight, gradually gives his heart to her, and the tug-of-war between them is so sweet it's hard to resist.

42. 192 太 The Crown Prince's Pregnant Fake Heiress 太子爷的孕肚假千金 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊10k WordsCompleted The Young Master's Pregnant Fake Heiress 4.1kReads—Score—Shelves
43. 193 冬 Winter’s Enchantment 冬日旖旎 Autumn Firefly秋流萤Modern Romance263k WordsCompleted Pei Yanzhou had always believed there was no way he could ever like a spoiled, high-maintenance brat as arrogant and troublesome as Jing Li. When his friends tried to set them up, he was haughty and cold. “I don’t like her. There’s no chance.” Until one day, he could no longer look at her face normally. Because he wanted to kiss her. The desire was intense and deep, impossible to resist. He slowly sank into its whirlpool. He wanted her. He wanted her so badly. - Pei Yanzhou is the man Jing Li ha 27.3kReads8.7Score2.6kShelves

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    This is amazing!!! The male lead was quite aloof at first, but he went crazy for love later on, with a little bit of a pursuit of his wife, which was incredibly satisfying to watch. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

44. 194 怎 How Could Anyone Resist a Sweet, Spoiled Childhood Sweetheart? 怎敌小青梅甜美又娇气 Loves Chow Mein爱吃炒面呀Modern Romance257k WordsCompleted [The Little Princess in His Palm VS the Cocky, Fatherly Type] [College Campus + Both Pure + Secret Crush + Childhood Sweethearts] Shen Cheng likes Zhou musu. Because of that, she worked her tail off to get into Yu University. Before she could even fulfill her dream of dating Zhou Musu in college, a nightmare came crashing down. Outside the private room, his languid, amused voice drifted through a crack in the door barely two fingers wide. “I really do think of Chengzi as my little sister.” It hu 4.3kReads8.8Score525Shelves
45. 195 你 When You Divorce, I’ll Marry You 你离婚我娶你 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊6k WordsCompleted Divorce him, and I'll marry you 142Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 196 澜 Lanci's Salvation 澜茨祈救 San Chen Yue叁辰月Modern Romance327k WordsCompleted [Paralyzed, arrogant young master + beautiful young woman with miraculous Chinese medicine abilities] [Superpower redemption + mutual devotion + age gap + love that grows over time + leaving while pregnant] The day He Lanchen first met Shui Muci, she stripped him naked and tossed him into a bathtub. He had been bent on dying, but this audacious woman humiliated him instead. He kept resisting and trying to kill himself, only for her to save him again and again. But in Shui Muci’s memories of thei 247Reads8.8Score—Shelves
47. 197 穿 Trapped in an Abusive Novel, I Keep Myself Alive by Winning Over the Unhinged Crown Prince 穿进虐文，我靠攻略疯批太子续命 So Tired Zzz好累ZzzAncient Romance342k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate Into a Book, 1v1, Both Leads Are Each Other's Only Partner + Regretful Pursuit + Bittersweet, Angsty Romance + System] (The rating just came out, so it’ll rise later) When Li Sui'an, who was terminally ill, closed and opened her eyes, she somehow found herself pulled by a conquest System into the world of a novel about a tyrannical love affair. The good news: If she completes her mission, she can go home in a healthy body. The bad news: The person she has to win over is the derange 10.8kReads8.5Score1.3kShelves

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    The male lead is initially cold towards the female lead, suspecting her of harboring malicious intentions; the female lead's pursuit of the male lead is bittersweet; later, he experiences a dramatic reversal of fortune, becoming insanely jealous.

48. 198 入 Entering the Imperial Court 入皇庭 Little Fruit Pear小果梨Ancient Romance686k WordsCompleted [Forced Marriage and Possession, Obsessive Pursuit, Compulsive Love] [The Scheming, Stunning Farm Girl Is Forced into Marriage by the Crown Prince and Made Empress] In her previous life, Lu Xiaotao was an orphan who couldn't read, couldn't tell right from wrong, and spent her days groveling and throwing her weight around. After seducing one of the Crown Prince's subordinates and being abandoned, she became the Crown Prince's woman by a twist of fate. From then on, she served as his consort, reli 10kReads6.9Score791Shelves

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    This book, starting at age 25, is incredibly intense, featuring forced marriages, a "wife-chasing frenzy," and the protagonist bowing down to the powerful. The male lead undergoes a dark transformation. Early on, the male lead has a "white moonlight" (a term for a woman's unrequited love), repeatedly abandoning the female lead for her. The female lead's first relationship was with the male lead's subordinate (the second male lead), also ending in abandonment because of the same "white moonlight." The male lead and the second male lead are both scumbags, abusing the female lead in the early stages. Later, the male lead and the second male lead experience a "wife-chasing frenzy."

49. 199 全 The Whole World Thinks My Wife Is Dead 全世界都以为我老婆死了 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊13k WordsCompleted The Whole World Thinks My Wife Is Dead 31Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 200 念 Spring Tide of Longing 念念春潮 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance754k WordsCompleted [Print edition under contract] [Sweet romance and comeuppance, a seemingly gentle but calculating male lead, a fierce and adorable heroine, and intense push-and-pull between the leads] The Marquis of Wuning's daughter is to be married, but the bride hangs herself. The groom is Prince Danshuo, a handsome man who enjoys the emperor's deep trust, and the emperor himself personally arranged the marriage. In their panic, the marquis's household can only find someone to take the bride's place. Cheng 74.9kReads9.4Score10.9kShelves

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    This book is amazing! Both the male and female leads are incredibly intelligent, and the back-and-forth scheming between them is particularly captivating. The female lead is an assassin whose simple upbringing made her somewhat naive, but she's also remarkably intelligent and matures quickly. At the beginning, she's mistakenly forced into marriage with the male lead during a mission. The male lead is a very perceptive and cunning man; he initially tests her, but as they spend time together, he gradually falls for her. The female lead, however, realizes how incredibly intelligent and terrifying he is, and she decides to leave…

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