Male-Male Romance, Both Leads Are Strong, Fast-Paced Plot, Elegant Writing, and an Original Premise 双楠，双强，剧情不拖拉，文笔细腻，题材新颖，

1. 351 山 Where Mountains and Rivers Hide the Past 山河藏旧址 Likes and Dislikes喜恶Two Male Leads176k WordsOngoing He exploits his power, then grovels to win his lover back. Partners. In a world where Alphas reign supreme, Qu Songnian is an Omega from a modest, lower-middle-class family. Ever since the fireworks that were meant just for him vanished when he was five, he has buried his true self with his own hands. He disguises himself as a fierce, domineering Alpha, driven by a stubborn refusal to give up. Beneath that exterior, however, he hides a sensitive and fragile nature and a mood disorder that leaves 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is a must.

2. 352 糟 Oops, My Childhood Friend Has Been Secretly in Love with Me for Years 糟糕，被竹马暗恋多年 Old Zong, Who Loves Garlic爱吃大蒜的宗老Two Male Leads132k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + childhood friends + rekindled romance] A cool-faced, secretly passionate, persistent pursuer × a funny, absurdly straightforward receiver They met when they were young and naive, and reunited as love began to blossom. Eight-year-old Hu Jinchen met Lin Jiajia. One glance, and he knew it would last a lifetime. When they reunited twelve years later, a heart long dormant began to beat again. The moment I saw you, I knew you were the fate I could never escape. Hu Jinchen had actuall 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Sweet love

3. 353 潜 A Secret Parting [Ugly Disciple Series] 潜别离【丑徒系列】 Zhi Jiu陟九Two Male Leads773k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, both devoted to one another + political intrigue with a serious tone + a faint sense of doom + dark, biting love and redemption + mutual devotion] [A frail immortal maiden at first, then a domineering, forceful pursuer · wolfish stepmother type Gong · Sheng Jing × blustering at first, then showing his true cowardly nature · paper tiger Shou · Jing Xingyan (Shen Yun)] A wolf recognizes only one mate in its lifetime. Ten years ago, Sheng Jing lost his beloved on the battlefield. F 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Ancient political intrigue dramas are worth watching. They feature two cunning and scheming men, a battle of wits that requires some brainpower. A fierce struggle between powerful figures, and unwavering love.

4. 354 当 Where Does Angelica Return? 当归知何处 Above The Sea Of Clouds海云上Two Male Leads251k WordsCompleted [Transmigration | Push and Pull | Mutual Healing | False Replacement] [Transmigrated Impostor Physician vs. Cold-Faced General] A modern-day chef unexpectedly transmigrates and finds himself appointed by imperial decree as the physician to a great general in the northern frontier. With no System or golden finger to help him, he still manages to quietly win the cold-faced general's heart. But the court is in turmoil and danger lurks everywhere: spies sow discord, his achievements threaten the thr 42Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Crossing over a fake double, extreme tug-of-war, mutual redemption

5. 355 大 A Bromance in the Great Tang 大唐基友记 Love for Jin Dui喜欢金兑上的爱Historical459k WordsCompleted In the Tianbao era, Chang’an was a city of dazzling splendor, with undercurrents churning beneath the surface. Forty-year-old Pei Yuanshao was a renowned spice merchant in the Eastern Market. He was tall and powerfully built, with a resolute face, silver at his temples, and a pair of broad, strong hands. His whole bearing spoke of a steady, bold man who had seen much of the world. Thirty-eight-year-old Qin Huaiyuan was a constable in Chang’an County. Broad-backed and burly, he had a square face, 48Reads—Score100Shelves

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   These are some good books, worth recommending.

6. 356 男 A Man's Unusual Life as a Woman 男穿女的别样人生 Northern Snow Hut北方雪屋Ancient Romance454k WordsCompleted Xia Hongyang, a modern martial arts instructor, got drunk and transmigrated into the body of Xia Hong, a woman with the same surname but a different name. The tragic part was that he had ended up in a beautiful woman's body. Even more absurdly, he transmigrated right onto a bridal bed on her wedding night. Frustrated and lost, he had no idea what to do. He tried to fight fate, but reality got the better of him. In the end, he could only give in and accept his circumstances, settling down to live 1.4kReads—Score116Shelves

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   A lighthearted and entertaining story

7. 357 禁 Forbidden Embrace 禁忌的拥抱 Love for Jin Dui喜欢金兑上的爱Urban587k WordsCompleted Forty-five-year-old Lu Zhenhai is the city’s quietest “giant”: weighing 320 jin, with a broad back and shoulders like a wall. Once a dockworker, he now runs an auto repair shop beside the secondhand market that nobody ever visits. His life is like a scrapped engine: heavy, greasy, and forgotten by everyone. Twenty-five-year-old Shen Du is the city’s brightest “lie.” A graduate of a prestigious university’s architecture program, he was disgraced by a plagiarism scandal and blacklisted by the enti 1.9kReads—Score102Shelves
8. 358 硬 A Tough Man’s Weakness 硬汉的软肋 Love for Jin Dui喜欢金兑上的爱Urban369k WordsCompleted On the rainy night I was scammed while trying to rent a room, I had nowhere else to go. I was shoved into an old alley, an aging house, and the life of a strange man. Xiong Yue was thirty-eight, built like a mountain, quiet, and as punctual as a clock. I thought living under someone else’s roof would be hard to bear. But he left a light on when I came home late from overtime, came to pick me up with his umbrella tilted against the rain, and would sigh alone in the middle of the night, silentl 1.3kReads—Score112Shelves
9. 359 被 After I Was Bullied, the Gang Boss Treated Me Like His Own Child 被霸凌后黑社会大哥待我视如己出 Love for Jin Dui喜欢金兑上的爱Two Male Leads311k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 5Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 360 魔 Demon Lord, Wake Up! I'm a Deranged Divine Son 魔尊你醒醒，我可是变态神子啊 Little Monkey in a Tree树上小猴Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Bottom Protagonist + Devoted and Powerful Couple + Villain + Unhinged Characters + Lighthearted Comedy] It’s really just a story about a god undergoing tribulations. A group of old acquaintances fight tooth and nail, struggling against one another. It might be hilarious, it might end in regret. Someone might spend a lifetime chasing fulfillment and still be dissatisfied. What they sought all their lives may wind through many lifetimes and still remain beyond their grasp. 656Reads7.2Score129Shelves
11. 361 清 The Aloof, Autistic Boy Kisses the Gloomy, Socially Anxious One Silly at Midnight 清冷自闭症少年半夜亲懵阴郁社恐 Hero A Fu大侠阿福Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [Complete on July 1] [Spoiler-filled comments + aloof, reclusive top + socially anxious shut-in bottom] Qing Jiu is a wicked brother-obsessed villain who has done countless evil deeds. According to the plot, he will go mad with love and become a stepping stone on the leads’ path to romance. But before the story begins, Qing Jiu sees the comments. [Ahhh! Baby, don’t fall for that scumbag! He’s involved with the green tea!] [Look at the antagonist! He misses you so much he’s practically falling ap 13.2kReads9.3Score2kShelves
12. 362 我 I'm Just a Mermaid's Nanny in a Fantasy World 我在奇幻世界给人鱼当保姆 kono Flowerkono花Two Male Leads677k WordsCompleted Just after his own family kicked him out of a helicopter, Ci Mu crashed into another world, breaking his right arm. When he opened his eyes, he saw a stunning mermaid staring at him, with a whimpering half-human baby in his arms! The tip of the mermaid’s tail trembled. “I brought you home. Can you help me take care of the baby?!” Ci Mu thought he was facing a desperate fight for survival, but instead he unlocked the “Otherworldly Dad” quest. With one arm broken, he fed and soothed the baby and p 20Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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13. 363 成 Become the Villain, and Strike Down the Scumbag! 成为反派，并向渣男挥剑！ Grapefruit葡萄柚Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [The audiobook adaptation of the same title is currently being serialized] [Two Male Leads + Top + Quick Transmigration + Both Powerful, Both Devoted + Intense Push and Pull] A vicious, unhinged beauty versus men with all kinds of personalities Lu Chengt ing is a blade in the service of the Celestial Lord, master of slaughter, free of desire and attachment, yet wicked by nature and impossible to control. In pursuit of the young lord of the heavens, who had descended to the mortal realm to under 31.2kReads9.6Score3.2kShelves
14. 364 晦 Huihu 晦昒 Starting Today, I'm Fasting今天开始就辟谷Two Male Leads249k WordsOngoing [On the outside: ruthless, scheming, beautiful and tragic, but inwardly fragile and sensitive, a husband-tormenting menace] X [A decisive and carefree prince in public, but a lovesick, doting puppy in private] (Powerful leads / love and hate / a touch of dominance and submission / angst / ensemble cast) P.S. These character traits only apply when they're dressed to the nines... The two of them get pretty kinky... Yuan Hui: “Your Highness only has to seize the throne. I, your humble servant, have 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The subject matter isn't particularly novel, but the writing style isn't the kind found on the best lists either.

15. 365 我 I'm Not His Caged Canary 我不是他的金丝雀 The Sun Colors the Moon太阳染月亮Two Male Leads231k WordsCompleted Two male leads | Younger top | Mutual pampering | 1v1 | Happy ending | Complete When people in the industry mention me, Xu Yize, they usually have just a few keywords: “well-connected,” “newly crowned Best Actor,” and “the young heir’s kept man.” Wrong. I’m not his kept man. I’m just the young heir’s best bro. Let me say that again: we’re inseparable, yet perfectly respectful best bros. How could two alphas possibly have anything going on? If anything, it’s just that I share my cake with hi 40Reads—Score—Shelves

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16. 366 烬 Surviving the Ashen Realm: I Ascend to Godhood in Symbiosis with a Madman 烬境求生：我与疯批攻共生封神 Yi Cheng Wan Xu依澄晚叙Two Male Leads458k WordsCompleted Lu Jin, the world's most powerful fighter, is cold-blooded and ruthless. He has always walked alone, fearing entanglements and restraints above all else. He cleared a high-risk instance solo and set a record across the network. But on the very night he reached the pinnacle of glory, a strange, compulsory System descended without warning, binding him tightly to an unbreakable symbiotic bond. The other party is Shen Que, seemingly fragile and possessing only weak mental energy. Their lives are lin —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Is this one okay?

17. 367 掉 I Fell into the Abyss and Met an Ancient Patriarch 掉下深渊遇老祖 Carefree from Carefree Mountain Villa逍遥山庄任逍遥Modern Romance185k WordsCompleted After an accident sent me plummeting into a bottomless abyss, I never expected to find the Old Ancestor cultivating in Carefree Valley. Ten years later, I returned with the Old Ancestor, only to discover that even centuries later, his Carefree Token could still shake the entire capital! 127Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The second book is even more exciting!

18. 368 无 Dreamless Sleep 无梦眠 Jin Yue谨约Two Male Leads729k WordsOngoing [Dual Male Leads + Ensemble Cast + Fantasy] Serious version: An impromptu cruise-ship music festival sets the stage for a first meeting and a reunion. You can never know whether a meeting is truly chance; all you can do is lose yourself in the fate woven by the gods. And when a system of survival that has lasted for thousands of years is shattered, those trapped in the prison of fate discover that not every effort and act of perseverance is rewarded... Defiant version: What! The memories I’ve be 1Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 369 两 Two Omegas Together Never Have a Happy Ending! 两个O在一起是没有好结果的！ Cash-Strapped Tang Le囊中羞涩的唐乐Two Male Leads158k WordsCompleted Completed · [ABO + Interstellar + Two Powerful Leads + OO + Amnesia + “Stand-In” + HE] Read it all the way to the ending in one sitting!!!! The whole world was telling us, “No.” They said two Omegas were destined to be a tragedy, a joke that broke the rules. Qin Yuan and I had heard it our whole lives. When we were children, he beat up every Alpha who mocked us, then wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and smiled at me. “Don’t listen to them. They’re talking nonsense.” Later, fate tore 194Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hopefully the plot will captivate you!!! They've all married them all!!! Be sure to watch until the end!

20. 370 国 Why Is the Lord of the Kingdom So Distraught? 国主为何如此崩溃 Cat Cat Monster Cat Cat猫猫怪怪猫猫Two Male Leads550k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + equally powerful + secretly unhinged + sweet romance + multiple personalities] Chu Mingxin was utterly devastated. How could he not be? He’d transmigrated into a novel his older sister wrote back in middle school! He didn’t even want to think about how earth-shattering and outrageous the plot was! He planned to cling to the male lead and enjoy a life of easy wins. The male lead would go on a killing spree while he cheered from behind. Even if the sky fell, the tall male lead co 68Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist transmigrates and casually saves a deposed monarch of another country, who has fallen into slavery. He plans to rely on the monarch when the monarch rises to power. A story of a current ruler of a warring state in another world running away with a deposed monarch – a strong-strong, male-oriented story (. '▽'.)♡ Lighthearted and humorous, focusing on great achievements, a loyal dog + a hidden madman, mutually attacking each other. Primarily plot-driven with romance as a secondary element, it develops over time. Not mindless, political intrigue, and a small ensemble cast. Not feminine, no cloying scenes. What's it like to be a deposed monarch, going from escape to unification? Chu Mingxin: Thanks for the invitation, currently fleeing with another deposed prince. Chu Mingxin: "What exactly are you planning, you noble slave?" Jiang Zichu: "My original plan was to follow you around, trying to find important guests and former officials." Chu Mingxin: "Oh? We're on the same page. But don't expect me to protect you. I'll die more easily than you." The two, who originally wanted to rely on each other, ended up bumping into each other. Fate.

21. 371 别 Stop Pretending, I Know You Want to Rebel! 别装了，朕知道你想造反！ Night Lodging in the Morning Breeze夜宿晨风Two Male Leads500k WordsOngoing [Dual Male Leads + Two Powerful Leads + Love Grows Over Time + Beautiful, Strong, Tragic, Hopeless Romantic × Cool, Compassionate Emperor + Emotional Push and Pull] After Pei Hengyu was reborn, he died again! And this time, he died alongside his nemesis! Pei Hengyu was reborn again! Now he has to take his nemesis in and keep him well fed and comfortable. While Pei Hengyu does his utmost to demonstrate how to be a wise ruler, Yuwen Jun’an, whom he keeps by his side, is secretly demonstrating how 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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22. 372 废 The Deposed Prince Takes the Throne 废子临朝 Night Lodging in the Morning Breeze夜宿晨风Two Male Leads273k WordsCompleted Male-male romance. [Cunning, bewitching fox bottom x ferocious Tibetan Mastiff top] After his father and brothers are brutally killed and the nation faces disaster, Jing Yu, burdened with a blood feud, discovers that unlike him, the exceptionally talented Qing Hezhu was deliberately raised as a good-for-nothing under the late emperor's scheme. Jing Yu, whose family had someone in power, had chosen to live as a pleasure-loving playboy because of his frail health. Qing Hezhu, however, had no such 3Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 373 潜 ABO: Luring in a Big Bad Wolf 潜到一只大灰狼ABO Warmth That Won't Catch Fire余温不火Two Male Leads449k WordsCompleted Acclaimed Actor vs. New Director Mutual pining and a love where they both choose each other. Leng Yunye: “Director, teach me how to kiss.” Lin Fengling: “You’re being naughty.” One True Pairing, ABO setting. Leng Yunye vs. Lin Fengling. Side couple: Leng Sihan vs. Lin Peiwan. A CEO and a research institute director who can’t stand each other. Leng Sihan: “You’re always going against me. Is it because you like me?” Lin Peiwan: “Hah, me, like you? I’d rather be a charging station for my robot.” “ 46Reads—Score—Shelves

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24. 374 木 The Wooden Man's Tail 木头的尾巴 Du Zeyan杜则言Two Male Leads121k WordsCompleted “Mu Chen vs. Wei Yanwan” “Wherever you go from now on, I'll follow you. It doesn't matter where I am, anyway. I'll be your little shadow.” “I think... this is as far as I can go with you.” 139Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🥰😅🤔😅🤔😅

25. 375 惹 Falling for a Troublemaking Hopeless Romantic 惹上麻烦恋爱脑 Warmth That Won't Catch Fire余温不火Two Male Leads655k WordsCompleted A hapless young master and a clingy dog. After breaking up with her scumbag boyfriend, Ling Qi is diagnosed with stomach cancer. At the lowest point in his life, he meets a big, lovesick puppy. Sometimes this puppy is very well-behaved, but at other times, he can be incredibly possessive. As they grow closer, they discover that they knew each other when they were very young and share a deep bond. Chu Shichen has spent many years thinking about a boy named Ling Chuxun. He thought the boy had died 88Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 376 装 Playing Sweet and Innocent, I Tease the Top-Tier Star Until He Loses Control and Kisses Me by the Waist 装乖团宠甜撩，顶流失控锁腰吻 Le Li Luoluo乐梨洛洛Two Male Leads262k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Entertainment Industry + Sweet Romance + Flirty, Forward Bottom] Refined Top-Tier Star Top x Adorable, Sunny Bottom ■ Backstage at a TV station, rookie actor Ruan Tang is cornered in a dressing room. "You flirted with me and then ran off?" Su Jibai drops his gentle facade and grips the back of his neck. "Now you're pretending we don't know each other?" ▶ In public: He's the top-tier star hailed as a legend, as bright and refreshing as the moon. The newcomer is a "refined little 183Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Recommended, for everyday use

27. 377 疏 Sparse Ink Shines Through the Winter Chill 疏墨照岁寒 Meimei and Hehe美美与和和Urban189k WordsCompleted In an era of taboos, he boarded a train with no way back. Winter, 1973. Sui Muhan, a young intellectual sent to the Great Northern Wilderness, finally got leave to visit home and boarded the train back. He was the child of a “Black Category” family: his father was a professor locked away in a cowshed, and his mother, once a pianist, could only make pasteboard boxes. He silently endured the blizzards and denunciations of the Great Northern Wilderness, believing he had long ago lost the ability to 435Reads6.5Score100Shelves

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    Very beautiful and novel.

28. 378 钓 The Seductress’s Ultimate Flirtation 钓系美人的极限撩拨 Le Li Luoluo乐梨洛洛Two Male Leads491k WordsCompleted [Two powerful male leads + entertainment industry + doting, fatherly boyfriend + same-sex marriage is legal + older man/younger man + love at first sight between adults] Fu Xiuyan: Award-winning actor and doting, fatherly boyfriend. He reached the pinnacle of the entertainment industry as soon as he debuted, then made his own way to even greater heights. He is someone others can only admire from afar. Xia Yang: The youngest professor in Jinghai, a high-IQ genius. He skipped grades all the way th 913Reads8.7Score102Shelves
29. 379 校 The School Heartthrob Has a Secret Crush on Another School Heartthrob 校草暗恋校草 Le Li Luoluo乐梨洛洛Two Male Leads371k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + secret crush + college campus romance] Top: Wen Muyan. Bottom: Jiang Lingshuang. Wen Muyan had a secret: the cool beauty he had secretly loved for years had actually confessed to him! Jiang Lingshuang, the handsome star of the fine arts department, had secretly loved Wen Muyan, the handsome star of the old campus, for three whole years. The moment Wen Muyan took even the tiniest step toward him, Jiang Lingshuang made a bold move! “Wen Muyan, do you want to go out with me?” A sw 723Reads8.8Score101Shelves
30. 380 都 You’ve Already Ripped the Young Master of the Demon Cult’s Pants Off, So Why Pretend to Be a Good Guy? 都扯魔教少主裤子了，装啥老实人 Big Sis Cat Is Fluffing Up Again大猫姐又炸毛了Two Male Leads220k WordsOngoing [Dual Male Leads + Ensemble Cast + Historical Slice of Life + Powerful Pairing + A Hint of Everyone Loves Them + Sweet and Angsty + Both Chaste + Feel-Good Happy Ending + Pure Love + Main Couple of Jokers + Side Couple with a Rough-Hewn Man] [Sharp-Tongued Straight Male Lead, Xie Buye × Sickly, Scheming Love Interest, Jiang Xun] “Young Master, your little gold fan is really something. Let me have a look?” Xie Buye stood by the hot spring, grinning as he spoke. Jiang Xun watched a big hand reach 44Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A niche, low-brow ancient-style slice-of-life story, featuring strong protagonists and clean-cut characters. The writing style is simple and concise, without being verbose or filled with lengthy environmental descriptions. It offers multiple couples for plenty of fun and no scheming girls.

31. 381 直 Straight Guy, Irresistible to Everyone! They’re All Fighting to Raise Xiao Qiao! 直男万人迷！他们抢着养小乔！ Pearl Milk Tea Is So Sweet珍珠奶茶好甜Two Male Leads546k WordsOngoing [Beloved by everyone + ambiguous relationships + ALL + sweet romance + comedy + lighthearted + campus + fighting villains + love-triangle chaos] A young master from Shanghai transmigrates into a novel. At first, he's a villainous male supporting character; later, he's a lovesick male supporting character. He must follow the plot and reach the ending. The scheming type, the tough-as-steel type, the black lotus, the sunny type, the unhinged type, the wickedly charming type, the obsessive type: the 375Reads8.1Score102Shelves

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    I, with my thick skin, am begging for stars.

32. 382 不 No More Than Four Seasons 不过四季 Shi Yi Onze拾一OnzeTwo Male Leads172k WordsCompleted On the night of the Hungry Ghost Festival, at Qili Ferry, an ugly black lantern drifting upstream shattered Lu Shi's centuries-old, still-as-dead-water heart. The lantern broke, and a man appeared. His eyes were blank as those of a newborn beast. The first thing he said was, "Mine." He was a lantern spirit with only a year to live. He had long since forgotten his obsession, yet he insisted on sticking by Lu Shi, the ferryman whose tongue was sharp but whose heart was softer than anyone's. But wh 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Take a look at this one; it's a supernatural tale, and the plot is quite fast-paced.

33. 383 人 A Peach Blossom Face Leaning into the Spring Breeze 人面桃花倚春风 Yao De妖嘚Two Male Leads339k WordsCompleted [Male-oriented style + Fantasy + Two equally powerful leads + A little angst + Power fantasy] A peach tree in bloom, stars scattered across the sky. In his first life, he was born beside the Nether River in the Realm of Separation, without tears or thoughts, yet in the end he was slain by him. In his second life, he was forced into sin. Never to part, never to abandon: that was his unchanging vow. But the peach blossoms bloomed and fell, and still he waited in vain for a breath of spring. In his 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [A story of initial angst followed by sweetness + satisfying read + silly humor + loving interactions + strong leads] The protagonist, after being killed at the beginning, transforms into the leader of a demonic sect, relentlessly tormenting his enemies. Although the process is tortuous, the protagonist, who dislikes wasting words, successfully wipes out his entire enemy force. The male lead doesn't appear much in the early stages but silently supports the other protagonist. The other protagonist is gradually "turned gay" by the male lead, slowly realizing his feelings; he's tough on the outside but soft on the inside. The story is still being updated; those interested can check it out. It's a historical fantasy novel, with a male-oriented style. The protagonist is a madman in the early stages, and possibly will remain so later. This is a plot I conceived a long time ago; it may not be perfect, but I want to create a perfect ending for the characters I'm writing about.

34. 384 雪 Snowfall Over the Ashes of War 雪烬烽烟 Little Xiaozi小肖梓Two Male Leads1.3M WordsOngoing A gripping story led by two male protagonists! Republican-era espionage, fiery resistance against the Japanese, and multiple emotional storylines: sweetness amid the heartbreak, passion beneath the pain. Every character is sharp, and every chapter brings a major twist. From young scholars returning from overseas to battle-hardened soldiers, they’re all vividly drawn, staking their lives to defend their beliefs. Shanghai in the Republican era: war spreads like wildfire. The neon lights of the fo 58Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My own opinion

35. 385 花 Blossom 花路Blossom Cloudy Bluebird云朵青鸟Two Male Leads670k WordsCompleted Main CP: Xu Junyan x Ji Xingzhi Set in the entertainment industry. An all-around ace who looks cold but is sensitive inside, paired with a hard-working pseudo-royal who has only average talent. [Entertainment industry, daily life, forum posts] [Two male leads, 1v1, happy ending] -- "Boys 5%" is the most popular idol survival show of the year. The five highest-ranked contestants will form the limited-time boy group FLY5. On the night of the final lineup announcement, Ji Xingzhi, the “silly sweeth 61Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Hua Qinghe is Yu Xiaozhou's idol. For him, Yu Xiaozhou got into his alma mater; for him, she spent a fortune on front-row tickets to his performances; for him, she went through countless hardships to join his dance troupe. Finally, idol and fan could meet every day. Yu Xiaozhou respectfully asked Hua Qinghe, "Senior, is there anything I should be aware of?" Hua Qinghe thought seriously and said, "When ordering milk tea, include one for me by default. I want it sugar-free, no ice, and taro balls." Yu Xiaozhou: "Where did my aloof idol go?" But she seems to like him even more now. With joyful leaps, she dances the whole world with him. "Youth 5%" is this year's most popular talent show. The top five contestants will form the limited-time boy group FLY5. On the final night of the group's formation, the previously underestimated "naive and sweet" Ji Xingzhi surprisingly debuted last... The internet erupted in outrage, and accusations of "royal family" and "vote rigging" were instantly leveled against Ji Xingzhi. However, Ji Xingzhi himself was also puzzled: How did I debut? Meanwhile, Xu Junyan, ranked first, breathed a sigh of relief. As you wished, let's walk the flowery path together from now on.

36. 386 州 Zhou Ling Rules the World, Relying on Wuchen 州凌天下倚无尘 Cold Wine Cup寒觞Two Male Leads1.3M WordsOngoing Modern young man Yue Lingzhou transmigrates into ancient times and becomes the owner of a male courtesan house. From the start, he faces a life-or-death crisis: his business is in decline, and the royal family demands an enormous monthly tribute. Determined to reform, he rejects coercive practices and uses modern cuisine and business ideas to bring Longyang House back to life. He also devotes himself to redeeming Mo Wuchen, a handsome, stubborn man scarred by a tragic past. When locust plagues a 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Please support me. This is my first time writing, and I didn't expect to keep it up for so long.

37. 387 总 Every CEO Romance Starts with Matching Outfits 总有霸总的爱情从撞衫开始 A Little Cat Like Lu You's陆游同款小猫猫Two Male Leads211k WordsCompleted The young heir to Shenzhou’s leading manufacturer × the crown prince of Canada’s top financial dynasty A sweet story from beginning to end. The leads communicate openly, and misunderstandings never last more than two pages! Trust and sweetness are the main event! Li Anle, Canada’s number-one jokester rich kid, travels to Shenzhou with his father on a friendly visit to find the ordinary top student he’s had a crush on for years. At the state banquet, the only son of this financial powerhouse and 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Completely meets the requirements of the question.

38. 388 我 Did I Ruin This Account by Training It? 我这号是练废了？ Ink Immortal 0G墨仙人0GMystery438k WordsCompleted [Infinite flow + horror and the supernatural] Most stories are adapted from real events, told as a collection of ensemble, episodic tales. No formulaic plots, no invincible characters, no mindless stupidity. Bizarre situations? Soap-opera drama? They all reveal the distortions of the human heart and nature! Every night at midnight, you’ll enter a dream and explore the secrets of a strange otherworld. Featured chapters: The blurb can’t do them justice, so read the story! [Dream-Eating Syndrome - 91Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    Twin protagonists, slightly scary and funny, one good story per chapter.

39. 389 穿 Transmigrating into the Army: The General Desperately Pursues His Wife 穿越从军记，将军苦追妻 You Don't Know My Heart君心不知Two Male Leads218k WordsCompleted [A stern, proper general who becomes possessive and obsessive later x an optimistic, cheerful, clever and sly medical officer] The peaceful night was finally shattered by roars and screams. The emerald grasslands were inevitably stained with smoke and blood. Only the bright moon hanging high above and the shining stars remained, illuminating each other, eternal and unchanged through the long river of history. Lin Xia died on the way home after finishing surgery, then transmigrated into the body 8Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 390 假 The Fake Young Master Is Hated by Everyone 假少爷他万人嫌 You Don't Know My Heart君心不知40k WordsCompleted The Fake Young Master Is Hated by Everyone 7Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 391 春 A Spring Breeze Runs Wild 春风骄甚 I Want to Slim Down to a Bolt of Lightning我要瘦成一道闪电Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted Xin Huaizi followed in his father's footsteps and became a low-ranking constable at the county yamen in a poor, remote region. There was no future in being a low-ranking constable. Fortunately, Xin Huai used knowledge from a more civilized world he'd once visited to solve case after case. Not only did he earn rewards for solving them, he also acquired the nickname “Little Ace Detective.” He thought life would carry on quietly like this, but who could have expected an imperial envoy to suddenly s 3.7kReads9.1Score407Shelves
42. 392 重 Reborn into a Marriage Swap: The Sickly Crown Prince's Beloved 重生换亲，病娇太子心尖宠 Cloth-Clad Rice布衣米饭Two Male Leads476k WordsCompleted [One-on-one, both chaste] + [Reborn] + [Power couple] + [Happy ending] Xi Ranzhi, the illegitimate son of the Chancellor’s household, and the scumbag who wronged him were both reborn. In his previous life, Xi Ranzhi got his wish and married the Seventh Prince, Baili Yue, only to discover that the whole thing had been a setup. After three years of imprisonment and torment, his mother and friends all died for him. Meanwhile, his legitimate elder brother, Xi Songlian, took up residence in the Easte 8.4kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves
43. 393 少 The Young Master Was Forced to Marry, Then Fell Head Over Heels 少爷被迫成亲后真香了 I Go My Own Way自我行Two Male Leads336k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, sickly, fussy young master X honest, devoted country strongman] Two male leads + sweet romance + both are each other's first + one-on-one romance Wang An, a country boy, had never aspired to much in life. He just wanted to work hard, earn money, support his family, marry a woman and have children when he was old enough, and live a peaceful life. But he never dreamed that one day he’d become engaged to another man over twenty taels of silver. 4.5kReads9.1Score659Shelves
44. 394 炮 After the Cannon Fodder Awakens, the Male Lead Sets His Sights on Her 炮灰觉醒后被男主盯上了 Mapo Stir-Fried Tofu麻婆炒豆腐Two Male Leads807k WordsCompleted [1v1 + Both Chaste + No Female Lead + A Genius Who’s Terrified of Death and Loves to Rant vs. A Hypocritical, Scheming Powerhouse] Only when Tang Qi was dying did he learn why his life had been so miserable. It turned out that his world was nothing more than a book, and he existed solely as an unlucky, unfortunate cannon-fodder character, there to highlight how the female lead, his half-sister on his father’s side, used her heaven-defying luck to achieve a dazzling, glorious life! As soon as he 2.9kReads9.4Score375Shelves
45. 395 怎 What Do We Do? The Captain Was Pounced on by the Zombie Emperor 怎么办？队长被丧尸皇扑倒了 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted Apocalypse Zombie King: From the Start, I Make the Captain My Blood Bag #Apocalypse #Zombies #Two Male Leads #Strong Leads #Superpowers #Sweet Romance #Happy Ending #Reversal #Ensemble Cast #Bonus Chapter with a Baby This is a silly, sweet story with lots of laughs. Take a break and enjoy it after a stressful day of studying or work, hahaha... Hope you all have fun reading! Shen Yeting slept for a hundred years. When he woke up, he discovered he had become the most powerful Zombie King in the ap 285Reads8.6Score141Shelves

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    There are two sweet post-apocalyptic zombie novels: "What to Do? The Captain Was Pounced on by the Zombie King" (a newer one) and "Captain, Your Little Zombie is Hungry Again" (completed), a story of a detective captain and a ghost reporter's passionate revenge and true love. There's also "I Still Love You in the Human World," a time-traveling novel about a young emperor and a veteran. Finally, there's "Returning to Nanyu: The Deposed Emperor Begged Me to Take Him In."

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