Any Books That Don't Force a Happy Ending? 有没有那种不强行he的书

1. 1 道 Calm Down, Dao Lord! I Forced the Wrong Person 道君息怒，我强制错人了 A Bite of Coconut Jelly吃一口椰冻Two Male Leads508k WordsCompleted Jiang Lang was sickly from childhood. After he kicked the bucket, he got a chance to come back to life, on the condition that he transmigrate to a cultivation world and win over an aloof beauty. But just after he arrived, his busted System crashed. To hang on to his chance at resurrection, Jiang Lang relied on his own efforts and finally found his target! Shen Chuxue, a Dao Lord of Mount Shu, is as bright and clear as the moon. He is an utterly untouchable beauty. To save his life, Jiang Lang de 3.3kReads8.7Score603Shelves

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   Two male leads, main story is a tragic ending, epilogue is a happy ending. The seme killed the uke once, and even caused his body to be exposed to the elements and rot. When the uke returned, he didn't really hate the seme, nor did he forgive him because of the seme's repentance. He should be free. In the end, the uke ascended to heaven.

2. 2 恶EN The Villain Goes Viral on a Variety Show, and the Yandere Says, Stay Away, Okay? 恶人综艺爆红，病娇离远点啊喂 The Actual Demoness妖精本妖Two Male Leads601k WordsCompleted [Max-level expert reborn + feel-good story + face-slapping + putting scumbags in their place + showbiz + variety shows + absurd comedy + yandere + sweet romance] In his previous life, Xie Chen was abused to death by the family that adopted him. He bound himself to a System to seek revenge. At last, after clearing every stage in the world and earning an A rating across the board, he was reborn. When he opened his eyes again, he was back in the days when he was infamous and polarizing. Looking at 25.6kReads9.6Score4.4kShelves

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   I think both of these books are quite good; they're both lighthearted and funny, and they have a normal happy ending.

3. 3 太 The Crown Prince Is Sick 太子有疾 Endless Days and Nights朝暮漫漫Two Male Leads294k WordsCompleted [Happy Ending, Read Without Worry] Complete! Dive in without worry. A refined and courteous top who is obsessive and unhinged inside × a goofy, irreverent bottom (Contains a fake-death plot point, so don’t read if you dislike that.) Their first meeting is in the desert, with yellow sand filling the sky. Xie Qining saves a refined young gentleman out of greed for money, never realizing that the gentleman, though gentle and elegant on the outside, is actually a madman who won’t let him go. 3kReads9.2Score388Shelves
4. 4 战 The God of War Is Here, and the Mad City Lord Is Gentle as an Orchid 战神在下，疯批城主他温润如兰 Rong Li Xu Yu冗里胥玉Two Male Leads365k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads, 1v1] [Sweet Romance and Healing] [Two Powerful Leads + A Match Made in Heaven] [Careful Scheming + Ancient-Style Court Intrigue] (A seemingly ethereal, refined, jade-like gentleman who is quietly unhinged, cold-hearted and cold-natured, the top, vs. a domineering, wild, wickedly charming and free-spirited God of War general who refuses to believe in fate or bow to it, the bottom) The Hanshu Academy is a school where only the princes of Northern Chu may study. A new teacher recen 4.2kReads9.4Score569Shelves

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   He's very smooth

5. 5 红 Red and White Wedding 红白囍 AyeAyeCaptainTwo Male Leads186k WordsCompleted [Republican-era nostalgia + supernatural + two male leads + equally matched powerhouses + pure-hearted madmen] [Brilliant and passionate young diviner Tian Suanzi, Mu Geshen X cold-on-the-outside, warm-on-the-inside heir to a family of physicians, the saintly doctor Chai Shuxin] A funeral is mournful, a wedding joyful, I travel from the world of the living to the Yellow Springs, Prepare incense, candles, paper horses, and a bridal sedan, Lady Meng offers us the nuptial wine. White paper, red rob 50kReads9.7Score11.9kShelves
6. 6 穿 I Transmigrated into a Eunuch and Met a Prince in the Cold Palace 穿成真太监后遇到一个冷宫皇子 Qian Zhizi千栀子Two Male Leads359k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads, No Female Lead!!! CP: Eunuch and Cold Palace Prince] Who would have thought my girlfriend's curse would actually come true? What do you do when you transmigrate into the body of a real eunuch? I feel like crying three times a day. But then I ran into a lame prince confined to the cold palace, and happened to witness this seemingly innocent but secretly ruthless kid in the middle of killing someone. Without even realizing it, I somehow flirted with him and got him acting strange. 14.2kReads9.5Score2.3kShelves

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   The novel is well-written, and the story is original and not clichéd. It features two male leads: the male lead is a disfavored prince in the cold palace, and the female lead is a time-traveler who becomes a eunuch. The emotions are delicate and warm, yet subtly tinged with the tragedy of that era. Two lovers cannot be together and are ultimately separated by death. It's truly amazing! I love the bittersweetness, and for those who prefer a happy ending, this is a must-read! 💕💕💕 This is the most heart-wrenching novel I've read in all my years on Chuangfanqie. It's not entirely tragic, but rather a sweet yet deeply painful experience. The love between Gu Zi and Wei Yue can only be described as tragically beautiful. 🥺🥺🥺

7. 7 他 He Is in the South of the Clouds 他在云之南 Jing Xing景行Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted When they first met, he was shrouded in shadow, reeking of blood and violence. He asked her, “Who are you? Where are you from? What are you doing here?” It was a long time before she thought of the true answer: “I'm Shen Xun. I came from the far north to the south of the clouds, to meet the love of my life.” He was her Morpheus, giving her a poppy-like dream of love, bewitching and intoxicating. He captured her soul, clouded her mind, and made her addicted. Like a pawn crossing a river, she went 25.2kReads9.7Score4.8kShelves

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   These two movies are really amazing, I absolutely love them!

8. 8 穿 After Transmigrating Into a Book, I Went From Supporting Actress to the Male Lead's Moonlight 穿书后我从女配成了男主的白月光 Cuiqin's Daughter翠芹她闺女Modern Romance298k WordsCompleted Lin Sheng transmigrated into a novel she had just read, becoming Xie Yin’s first love. She thought she was special to him, but in reality, he only pursued her because of a bet with his friend. As soon as the bet was over, he dumped her. Lin Sheng happened to arrive on the very day the male lead confessed to her. Using her knowledge of the plot, she rejected his confession while leaving a lasting impression on him. Then she led him into one trap after another, ensnaring him in a web of her own ma 1.3kReads8.0Score156Shelves

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   There's no forced happy ending, but there's an extra chapter later on, which you can skip.

9. 9 我 I’ll Wait for You at the Finish Line, Loving Me 我在终点等你爱我 Mu Qiqi慕七七Modern Romance42k WordsCompleted During her three years in a psychiatric hospital, Lin Wan endured a living hell every day, reduced to something barely human. Every month, Ye Nanchen came to test whether she was truly insane. Then one day, while no one was watching, she leapt from the windowsill and found her final release. Later, everyone in Jiangcheng said Ye Nanchen had gone mad. His beloved wife was clearly dead, her body right in front of him, yet every day he came up with new ways to force her to appear. “Lin Wan hated me 536Reads5.5Score102Shelves

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   I think he loved her, but his love was unhealthy, possessive to the extreme. I think she loved him too, otherwise she wouldn't have run away and then returned. It's heartbreaking; those who understand it have already cried. "I'll wait for you at the finish line." Ye Nanchen had a dream; he dreamt he went back to that year. Lin Wan followed behind him, cautiously peeking at him, finally mustering her courage to stand before him, smiling. "Ye Nanchen, I like you very much. I want to marry you. I like you very much. I want to marry you. No matter if you like me now or not, I will marry you. Because I believe you will definitely fall in love with me!" When I loved you, you didn't love me. When I forgot you, you fell in love with me. But what can I do? I've forgotten you! —Then I'll wait for you at the finish line.

10. 10 谁 Who Says Legitimate and Illegitimate Sisters Must Be Enemies? My Elder Sister Spoils Me Rotten! 谁说嫡庶是天敌？嫡姐宠她如命！ A Dreaming Salted Fish一只做梦的咸鱼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted She transmigrates and becomes the daughter of the younger brother of Fengyun Kingdom’s Left Chancellor. And she’s a wicked villain, too! Bai Qianqian can’t stand this at all. When the Crown Prince breaks off his engagement with her legitimate older sister, she immediately clings to her sister’s side! All she really wants is to survive. So how did she end up attracting the cold-hearted and ruthless Fifth Prince? 5.3kReads8.2Score594Shelves
11. 11 校 School Hunk, I Can't Mess With You, But I Can Avoid You 校草，我惹不起你，躲得起 Bookwatch House守望书屋Modern Romance345k WordsCompleted Xia Momomo's parents died in an accident when she was young, and she grew up with her grandmother. Beneath her beautiful, charming appearance, she was cheerful, lively, kind, brave, and hardworking. She paid her college tuition by delivering takeout and working odd jobs. On the day of enrollment, she planned to deliver one last order before heading to register at college. But she accidentally scraped her little scooter against the luxury car of Young Master Lin, heir to the Linrong Group, who al 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Here are some great books: First, Lin Zhixu, the school heartthrob and future successor to the Lin Rong Group, and Xia Momo, a finance student. Orphaned at a young age, she lives with her grandmother, supporting herself and her grandmother through part-time jobs. She unintentionally incurs a debt with Lin Zhixu, thus beginning their complicated love affair. Second, Xiang Mohan, lost by his parents at a young age, was found and raised by his grandmother who collected recyclables. He studies hard, gets into a prestigious university, and becomes an outstanding student. One day, while working at a bar, he accidentally saves the school beauty, An Qiaoqiao, who falls in love at first sight. Xiang Mohan's parents find him and offer him the position of successor to the Xiang Group, and An Qiaoqiao eventually becomes the president's wife. Third, Destiny is Predestined: Shen Keyi's fate with two men determines their lifelong romance. Fourth, Su Ling'er, an illegitimate daughter, accidentally saves General Murong Xu while gathering herbs in the mountains, thus beginning their love-hate relationship. After many twists and turns, the general finally wins the beauty's heart.

12. 12 校 The Campus Belle Pursued Me and Became the CEO's Wife 校花追求我，成为了总裁夫人 Bookwatch House守望书屋Modern Romance309k WordsCompleted After Xiang Mohan was abandoned by his parents as a child, a grandmother who collected scrap picked him up and raised him. Through hard work, he earned admission to Jing University and became a top student in the finance department. He supports himself, working every day to pay tuition and cover his and his grandmother’s living expenses. One day, while working part-time as a waiter at a bar, he accidentally saves An Qiaoqiao, the campus belle of Jing University. From then on, An Qiaoqiao falls i 11Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 13 晚 The Stars Gift You the Night 晚星予你 150 in Gaokao Geography高考地理150Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The print edition of Late Stars for You is now available] [A refined but wicked doctor X a dazzling, spirited teacher, first and only love, happy ending] After breaking up with her ex-boyfriend, Song Wanxing quickly married the man her family had introduced her to. To Song Wanxing's mother, Jin Ze was an ideal son-in-law. To their friends, he was a devoted husband. And as a partner to share everyday life with, he was perfect. Their marriage of convenience, in which each got what they wanted, wa 10.2kReads8.6Score2.3kShelves
14. 14 丫 Girl, This General Is Going to Marry You 丫头，本将军娶定你了 Bookwatch House守望书屋Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted Su Ling'er is the illegitimate daughter of Chancellor Su. Her birth mother was the second wife he secretly married outside the household. When the chancellor’s legal wife found out, she schemed to have the second wife killed just after she gave birth to Su Ling'er. The newborn was carried to safety by her wet nurse, who fled with her. Eighteen years later, Su Ling'er has grown into a cheerful, eccentric young woman. She lives with her wet nurse by gathering medicinal herbs in the mountains and s 2.2kReads—Score355Shelves
15. 15 欲EN Eternities Still Unsaid Till You Love Me 欲言难止 What About the McChicken麦香鸡呢Two Male Leads363k WordsCompleted Just as life was starting to get better, Xu Ze and Lu Heyang faced a new challenge. After graduating, Xu Ze became a doctor who saved lives, while Lu Heyang became a well-known figure in the Interstellar Federation. But misfortune struck Lu Heyang, and he lost his memory. During a crucial period in his treatment, circumstances forced the two apart, and Lu Heyang completely forgot Xu Ze and the friendship they had shared. Their friendship faced an enormous test. When fate brought them together ag 71.3kReads9.7Score16.1kShelves

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    I think both books are quite good, and they both feel very natural. The first one is about a broken relationship mended, a bittersweet story about how the characters meet again due to work. I think the transition was very natural, and the writing is excellent. I highly recommend it!

16. 16 分 After the Breakup, the Boss Turns Dark and Obsessed: Wild Seduction and Spoiling 分手后大佬黑化变疯批，野撩诱宠 Lu Yin鹿吟Two Male Leads282k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Reuniting After a Breakup + Powerful CEO + Both Untouched + Possessive Takeover + Tension and Flirting + Reunion After Years Apart + Seductive Pursuit] [After He Wronged His Ex, the Big Shot Went Dark] Everyone knew the big shot was cool and dispassionate, but no one knew about the obsession hidden deep in his heart. After a carefully engineered reunion, he took the other man by force and made him move in. The darkened big shot's image crumbled: he turned wild and seductive, in 389Reads9.5Score839Shelves
17. 17 皇 The Reborn Empress Wants to Plot a Rebellion 皇后重生要谋反 Molten Honey Candy流心蜜糖Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted This book was originally titled The Empress Is Reborn to Plot Her Revenge. The short drama adaptation is titled The Reborn Empress Is Not to Be Trifled With. In her previous life, she used her medical skills to win people over for him, and her maternal grandfather lent him troops to help him seize the throne. In return, her entire family was massacred, and she met a tragic end. Given a second life, she will never let herself become a laughingstock again. With five years' worth of memories and he 3.9kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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    It's so good, the more you watch it, the more you enjoy it.

18. 18 绝 The Unparalleled Little Scapegoat 绝世小冤种 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Also known as: I Pay, You Risk Your Life, and We Both Go Crazy; The Ultimate Scapegoat; Power Over All, Sword to the Heavens Someone has set a trap to make everyone turn against me. "It's fine. I have a System..." Luo Yinyou comforted herself. "Even if the System is a total troll!" The world order had changed drastically, and the flow of destiny had been redistributed. Countless geniuses emerged, but the most dazzling of them all was the young lord Ye Ci of Dragon Island, hailed as the greatest 32kReads9.6Score4.4kShelves

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    The romance between the male and female leads develops naturally, with plot twists and turns leading to a happy ending.

19. 19 我 I Said There Were No Gods Tonight, So the Gods Fell 我说今夜无神，于是众神陨落 Ji Nanyi季南一Urban415k WordsCompleted [The print edition, titled A Godless Night, is available to search for on all platforms. The comic adaptation is now online.] [Plot-driven + infinite-flow + mild horror + countless twists] Yan Huang had a terminal illness. He didn't want to die, so he became a player in Instance. The System's evaluation of him read: [Player Yan Huang practices what he preaches and has impeccable morals. Congratulations, you have awakened the talent: Deceiver.] [Deceiver: Each lie you tell has a fifty percent cha 31.8kReads9.6Score4.3kShelves

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    Here are some novels from Tomato Novels that don't force a happy ending (HE): 1. *Tonight There Are No Gods*: This is a suspense novel by Ji Nanyi. Each level in the novel has a HE (Happy Ending) route, a FE (Failure) route, and a TE (True Ending) route. The story features various game-like instances that reflect problems in real society. The protagonist explores and solves problems within these instances, but not every instance leads to a traditionally perfect ending. Some instances don't even have a TE, instead prompting readers to reflect on human nature and social phenomena. The ending has a degree of openness and uncertainty. 2. Post-Apocalyptic Novels: Examples include *I Run a Holiday Hotel in the Apocalypse* and *Apocalypse: I Survive by Running a Convenience Store*. These novels typically depict the harsh environment of the apocalypse and the difficult survival of humanity. The protagonist struggles to survive in the apocalypse, facing various dangers and challenges. The ending isn't always happy. Some protagonists may only barely survive, or pay a heavy price in their struggle against the apocalypse, without a traditional happy ending. 3. Some novels without a romantic pairing: Novels without a romantic pairing generally do not have a happy ending (HE) with a romantic subplot. For example, "The Fake Captain" and "The Only Son of the Ming Dynasty" focus more on the protagonist's personal growth, career development, or exploration of the world. They do not have a happy ending in terms of romance. The overall story and ending focus more on the protagonist's experiences and achievements in a specific context, and do not necessarily end in a happy ending.

20. 20 我 I’m Running a Vacation Inn in the Apocalypse 我在末世里开度假宾馆 Raise a Little Blue Cat养只小蓝猫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.2M WordsCompleted [No Romance + Business Building + Post-Apocalypse] New mission: Open a hotel in the post-apocalyptic world. Xia Yan: “I thought this was supposed to be a vacation. Where’s the scenery? Are the zombies the scenery? Thanks, but no thanks!” System: “No, no, hear me out. No missions, no punishments, and upgrades are entirely up to you. You can slack off as much as you like. This System will always be on your side!” Xia Yan: “Okay!” And so Xia Yan finds herself in a dilapidated hotel. The conditions 183.9kReads8.8Score24.2kShelves
21. 21 末 Apocalypse: I Survive on My Convenience Store 末世：我靠便利店续命 Niu Kulu Baldy钮枯禄秃头Sci-Fi & Apocalypse493k WordsCompleted [No romance] [Business-building] [Not a self-sacrificing saint] Sang Yu died at eighteen because of a heart condition, but she never expected that after binding to a System, she’d get to keep living it up. As someone who loves “peace,” Sang Yu always remembers to win people over with virtue. [Ding... Mission issued: Open a convenience store.] [Starter gift pack delivered.] Sang Yu had only just gotten back on her feet when she came face-to-face with a zombie. Terrified, she punched it and blew i 1.4kReads8.7Score186Shelves
22. 22 边 Back from the Border, the Little Heiress Is Everyone’s Darling 边境归来，小千金成团宠啦 Mountain Queen女山大王Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No romance + strong female lead + coming-of-age + genius top student + tough and taciturn] Ye Qing saves a group of wealthy heirs. After coming back from the border with the resolve to become a good person, she accidentally discovers that she's the An family's true daughter, who went missing years ago. A status-obsessed father, a biased mother, a sister vying for attention, and a quiet girl. She doesn't care about Grandpa's hundreds of millions in inheritance: she can win that much in a hacki 12.3kReads9.3Score2kShelves
23. 23 明 The Ming Dynasty's Only Son 明朝独生子 Salt-Baked Braised Egg盐焗卤蛋Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Why did fate have to pick me? Who in their right mind would want to be an emperor when the average life expectancy is only 39.2 years? “Father, your son doesn’t want to be crown prince.” “If not you, then who? You’re my only son.” “Could you consider Uncle Xing instead?” “Get out.” 833Reads7.7Score107Shelves
24. 24 入 Nightfall 入夜 Empty-Headed脑袋空空Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The door opened, and a tall, slender man stepped out. Lin Mian stared at him, dumbstruck, forgetting even to snap out of it. “What are you looking at, hmm?” 7kReads9.3Score2.5kShelves
25. 25 皎 The Moon Shining Over the Mortal Realm: Master, Don't Follow the Heartless Path! 皎皎人间月：师尊别入无情道！ Zhi Xue Li Xiao Chun Sheng知雪礼晓春生Ancient Romance270k WordsOngoing [Beloved by All, Ruthless Daoist Female Lead + Taking Disciples + Matriarchal Society] On her travels, Shen Yao picks up a bunch of foolish disciples. But why do they all seem sweet on the surface and scheming underneath? "Master, why are you avoiding me?" "Master, please don't abandon me, all right?" "Master, wouldn't it be nice to grow old together?" "Master..." "Don't do unto others what you wouldn't want done to yourself. You'd better all behave yourselves." With the Ruthless Dao fully maste —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Seeking feedback. The female lead appears aloof on the surface, but is actually half-mad. The male lead hasn't been introduced yet, so I won't spoil it. It won't have a happy ending, so please be gentle with your comments.

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