Super-Gentle Male Leads Who Have Secretly Loved and Cherished the Heroines for Years 男主超级温柔，暗恋女主多年，尊重呵护女主

1. 1 房 My Landlord Is My Husband 房东先生是我老公 I'm a Little Fishhead Star是鱼头星星呀Modern Romance342k WordsCompleted [Original title: My Landlord Is My Husband] [Easygoing, carefree bar owner vs. clearheaded, rational high school teacher] When Jiang Zhi moved back to Yun City from Qing City for work, she first met Zhou Yanqing at his home, where she was there to rent his apartment. They met for the second time at her home, where he was the man she was expected to marry. The third time, they met at the marriage registry, and he went from being her landlord to her husband. “Since our marriage is already a do 7.1kReads9.3Score758Shelves

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   ①The female protagonist is a high school teacher, and the male protagonist is the owner of a grilled fish shop (actually he is a handsome guy who wants to take over the family business). The male protagonist has actually liked the female protagonist for a long time. He has been secretly in love with her for many years, and he hugs her so beautifully that he returns [licking screen] [licking screen] [licking screen] ② Very sweet!!! The second male lead has been secretly in love for many years and finally takes over! I don't need to say more [Shy] Very sweet, nothing bloody [Salute] ③ He asked Lin Qitan: "Now that Jiahuai has a girlfriend, do you want to consider finding someone else to fall in love with again?" He had a crush on her for almost eight years, and finally had the chance to stop being a coward. In those years, he was really jealous of his eldest nephew. -"Burn the sandalwood you gave me and fall asleep. I have spent my life with you in my dreams countless times."

2. 2 沦 Falling Hard! A Kiss Out of Control 沦陷！失控诱吻 Branch and Sunflower枝与葵Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + the second male lead wins her heart + the ex chases her after the breakup, but she never looks back + both leads are inexperienced] Jiang Li found a revealing swimsuit photo on her boyfriend’s phone. A graceful figure, full of allure. It belonged to his female “best bud.” At the campground, Jiang Li watched coldly as they draped their arms around each other, acting like a couple. She gave a faint smile and turned to leave. “Jiang Mochen, you’re not my boyfriend any 26.9kReads9.3Score2.6kShelves
3. 3 竹 My Childhood Friend’s Uncle Has Been Secretly in Love with Me for Eight Years 竹马的小叔竟然暗恋我八年 Jiujiu Cat纠纠猫Modern Romance247k WordsCompleted [Previously titled: Incense and Longing] He falls for her first + age gap + simmering tension Intangible Cultural Heritage incense-maker × rising tech tycoon - Anyone with eyes could see that Lin Qitan liked Jin Jiahuai. To outsiders, it seemed only a matter of time before the longtime Jin and Lin family friends became one family. At the start of the new year, Lin Qitan finally broke the unspoken barrier between them, only to have cold water dumped over her head. Jin Jiahuai had a girlfriend. Th 5.1kReads9.2Score958Shelves
4. 4 蓄 A Deliberate Swap of Fiancés 蓄意换婚 San Chen Yue叁辰月Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [Steady, protective, powerful man + fragile yet strong little fox] [Love at first sight + deliberate bride swap + coaxed whirlwind marriage + age gap + both inexperienced in love] [A guiding lover + a little angst, lots of sweetness + devoted and exclusive love + a slow, steady romance] When her younger aunt ran away from her arranged marriage, the head of the Yun family had to choose a new candidate for the alliance. With her psychological condition, Ruan Qingsui was naturally not on the list. 14.5kReads9.3Score1.5kShelves

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   The male protagonist was born into a wealthy family, and then abandoned politics to pursue a business career. He fell in love with his fiancée's niece at first sight, and planned to catch the rabbit step by step. The female protagonist was weak at first and then became strong. The male protagonist is a guiding lover and is really super doting.

5. 5 在 Running Wild in the Big Shot's Dreams 在大佬梦里撒野 San Chen Yue叁辰月Modern Romance137k WordsOngoing [Tech Whiz Pretending to Be an Ascetic Big Shot & Intelligent Prodigy Pretending to Be a Sweet, Soft Girl] [Mutual Dreaming + Older Man's Devoted Love + Careful Scheming + Both Chaste, Healing Each Other] Yu Youzhi had a dangerously erotic dream. In it, she teased the big shot Zhou Yansong until he lost control, acting arrogant and unrestrained as she ran wild all over him. When she woke up, she was scared out of her wits. She acted meek and obedient around him, terrified that even a hint of wh 994Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I found a good story with a high score by chance, and the boss became obsessed with it when they first met. They gradually dealt with each other and transcended the pull. They cared about each other in a delicate and subtle way, comforting and healing each other.

6. 6 少 Young Master, Madam Says She'd Rather Go to Work! 少爷，夫人说她更想上班！ Chichi Xianyue迟迟弦月Modern Romance704k WordsOngoing [Marriage First, Love Later] [Long-Standing Scheme] [Two Equals] Diplomat × CEO When she was four, her mother died before her eyes, and her father fell in love with someone else. From then on, Liu Ling'er learned one thing: tears were useless, and so was love. At twenty-five, Shen Yuci bound her to his side with a marriage contract. She thought it was a five-year deal, never realizing that this man had been waiting for her for twenty-one years. Nor did she know that, for the sake of his obsess 1.5kReads—Score115Shelves

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   Recommend this book! The male protagonist's tenderness is only for the female protagonist. The male protagonist has fallen in love with the female protagonist since the first time he saw her since he was a child, and has been thinking about her for many years. The first thing I do after returning home is to get close to the heroine! The male protagonist is the absolute female mastermind! And he respects the heroine very much and has three correct views. It's a story about two strong characters and pure love. The heroine is not just a pendant. She has her own highlights and career. She's super pretty!

7. 7 青 Green Hills Like Jade 青山似玉 Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available) [Love after marriage, age gap, slow-burn everyday sweetness] *A gentle beauty from a family of scholars × a refined, fatherly man *A comic artist with a billion in assets × an influential Beijing aristocrat and chamber of commerce chairman Chu Shuang knew from childhood that she was promised to the Sheng family of the imperial capital, but she had never met her fiancé. Later, by a twist of fate, she moved into the Sheng residence and met her friend’s older br 203.1kReads9.5Score25.5kShelves

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   In this book, the male and female protagonists have a long mouth. The male protagonist is gentle and respects the female protagonist. The author's writing is very good.

8. 8 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 53.5kReads9.4Score5.7kShelves

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   Recently it was made into a short drama, Come on. The male protagonist has been in love with the female protagonist for 10 years. The female protagonist was also attracted to her at first, but something happened. It was sweeter after they reunited, and even sweeter after marriage.

9. 9 夺 Claiming Her as My Wife 夺她为妻 Sweet Knife with Fire Wheels带风火轮的甜刀Modern Romance480k WordsCompleted [The male lead’s desperate pursuit to win her back + the second male lead takes his place] Yu Sheng was the heir to a prestigious family with a century of history. His secret wife was an obscure hand model. When his wife asked for a divorce, he readily agreed. He chatted over drinks with his friends. “I’m just trying to teach her a lesson. Give it some time, and she’ll come back on her own.” But when Yu Sheng finally turned back, his eyes red, she had already become someone else’s wife. Yu Sheng 13.3kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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   It was also made into a short play, Chong

10. 10 星 I Have Both the Starlight and Him 星光与他皆得 Li Chumo李初末Modern Romance845k WordsCompleted [Reborn + top student + sweet romance] In her previous life, Mu Fuxin was a well-behaved girl, but her family background made her insecure and sensitive. Because she was pretty, people spread rumors about her. She fell into depression, tormented herself with overthinking, and could never let herself be at peace. After her mother remarried, other people stirred up trouble, making her already sensitive nature even gloomier. She failed to see her stepfather’s kindness and thought she was standing u 11.5kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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    It's a sister-brother relationship, the heroine is reborn, the hero is a puppy, usually playful, but when he meets the heroine he becomes a loyal dog. Super sweet!!!

11. 11 赴 A Heart Stirred for You Through the Years 赴你经年的心动 A Bamboo, A Quiet Joy一竹一清欢Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted Gu Tingyu was once the most admired boy at A City No. 1 High School. With top grades and a cool, distant air, he was the unattainable dream hidden in countless girls' diaries. Jiang Zhiyi had quietly locked away her feelings for him deep in her heart for years, ever since the age when even a heartbeat speeding up by half a beat was something she frantically tried to conceal, unable to tell whether she admired him or had fallen for him. From that breathtaking glimpse on a rainy day when she was e 516Reads—Score105Shelves

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    The male protagonist dotes on the female protagonist, and the whole process is sweet

12. 12 那 That Year: A Tribute to Youth 那年我们：致敬青春 Zi Qing3梓晴3Modern Romance233k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Gentle Healing + Everyday Romance + Sweet Love + Slightly Frail Heroine + Mutual Devotion] After much hesitation, I finally decided to write this down. I think of the osmanthus fragrance at the start of the school year that autumn, the first time I talked to them, the pages of drafts covered in writing, the sunsets we watched together, and all those countless little moments. Those kind people came into my life and, like beams of light, illuminated my entire youth. That’s why I want t 90Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Babies, I strongly recommend the male protagonist of this book, he is so sweet and gentle [sending my heart][sending my heart][sending my heart]

13. 13 夜 Seduction After Dark: My Fiancé’s Uncle Is Both Doting and Irresistible 夜色引诱：未婚夫小叔他又宠又撩 Tao Zhijiuying桃栀久耀Modern Romance276k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Cathartic Comeuppance + Mutual First Love + Two Strong Leads] Sharp-tongued heiress vs. mysterious tycoon who dotes on his wife On the eve of her engagement, Su Xiangwan is drugged and set up by her younger sister, her best friend, and her fiancé. Just as she is in danger, the mysterious Chi Mochen comes to her rescue. “Chi Mochen… please… help me…” Only after she has had her way with him does Su Xiangwan realize that the man she slept with is her fiancé’s uncle. “Since this is 2.9kReads9.3Score370Shelves

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    The male protagonist was once very gentle, and his character was a very beautiful and warm person. But later I experienced some changes and had to change myself. But I have nothing to say about the heroine who has always been nice. He is not a cold-faced boss in the traditional sense, nor is he a gentle person to the core. However, the male protagonist in this book is fleshed out and very plump, and his relationship with the female protagonist is also very sweet and easy to read.

14. 14 软 A Gentle Seduction 软诱 Jiujiu Qi久久萋Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted The print edition of Rose Crown goes on sale August 10. Available on all platforms. [Married First, Love Later + Secret Crush + He Chases His Wife After Losing Her, But She Never Looks Back + Both Are Each Other’s First] She was the Xu family’s adopted daughter, and Zhou Yuetian’s little shadow. She had followed him everywhere since childhood, until she heard him say this at the age of twenty-four: “She’s just the Xu family’s adopted daughter. Why would I actually care about her? People like us 73.6kReads9.6Score9kShelves

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    The male protagonists in these two books are super good 😭 Xie Yanli and Zhouyi The first book: The male protagonist has a crush on the female protagonist and has been planning it for a long time, but from the female protagonist's perspective, they get married first and then fall in love. The second book: The male protagonist has been secretly in love with the female protagonist for 11 years! For 11 years, I have felt sorry for him. He is really good😭 This book has the same name in the search, so if you want to read it, you can click Listen to the novel below and click "Read e-book" on that interface. Highly recommended!!

15. 15 向 Xiang Beixun 向北浔 Maizi Star麦兹星Modern Romance181k WordsCompleted [Secret crush becomes love + reunion after years apart + a partner who guides her + both leads are romantically inexperienced] [Government-sector client ✖️ female cost estimator at a construction company] “If you can do the job, do it. If you can’t, we’ll find someone else!” Lu Tingxi never expected to see Jiang Xun again. When he does, her project manager is scolding her until she looks like an ostrich with its head buried in the sand. “When one door closes, another opens. If the south is dark, 518Reads—Score108Shelves

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    These two books are a must-read! The male protagonist and female protagonist are so good! The male protagonist is a great guiding lover! [Send heart] And the secret love is always the same person.

16. 16 顶 The Ultimate Long Game 顶级蓄谋 Maizi Star麦兹星Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted [Female growth + mature adults + long-laid plans + both virgins + guiding lover + workplace romance and marriage] Gu Wangshu had barely finalized her divorce when Cheng Tianyue kissed her. “Cheng Tianyue, is it? I’ll just pretend a dog slobbered on me!” She thought he was an adversary she’d never see again, only to somehow end up working for him as his client. He wholeheartedly supported her, protected her, and loved her. He told her, “Cherry, don’t turn down new experiences in life. Be brave an 45Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 17 他 He’s Seventy Percent Wild 他有七分野 You Are So Charming你这般动人Modern Romance382k WordsCompleted [His ten-year secret crush finally comes true + Sweet, sweet, sweet] [A rough-and-wild tycoon male lead × a dazzlingly beautiful lawyer heroine] Su Wanji returned to her hometown looking utterly defeated, thinking this was all life had in store for her. Then she became interested in a man. He was cold, dangerous, and untamed. Su Wanji tried everything she could, but she still couldn’t tame him. The day she decided to give up, the fiercest wolf of all lowered his head before her. His voice was lo 13.7kReads9.4Score1.6kShelves
18. 18 满 Max-Level Sweet Seduction! Enchanting in Lord Fu's Embrace 满级甜诱！在傅爷的怀里声色撩人 Milky Candy Puff奶糖酥Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication + comic adaptation] [Flirtatious chemistry and sizzling romance!] Jiang Yuyang is hailed as a peerless beauty, with a stunning face, a slender waist, and a soft, supple figure. To call off her arranged marriage, she pulls out all the stops to flirt with her intended. She never imagined she’d flirt with the wrong person! Rumor has it that Fu Wenshen, the head of the Fu family, is a self-disciplined, celibate man who avoids women. Little do people know that he looks refined 21.6kReads9.5Score2.8kShelves

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    Ahhhh!!! This book is super good!!! The male protagonist has been secretly in love with the female protagonist for many years, and slowly seduces her. Later, the male and female protagonists flirt with each other. It is super sweet and beautiful. Sisters, you won't lose money by investing in it!!!

19. 19 爱 Love Is Not Too Late 爱不太迟 Fond of the Sunset恋恋夕阳Modern Romance40k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist's eight-year crush on the female protagonist is finally repaid!

20. 20 给 After I Finished Tutoring the Top Student, He Clung to Me 给学霸讲完题后，他缠上我了 Proud Little Bei傲气小贝Modern Romance267k WordsOngoing [Secret crush + mutual devotion + long-laid plans] [A level-headed, clear-minded young lady x a cold, ascetic young master] At their first meeting, the man sees Su Qingwan, the city's second-place finisher in the high school entrance exams, being confessed to. Word is that she's the heiress of the Su Group, beautiful, talented, and rich. Meanwhile, Lu Chuyao is a fallen young master. With their status worlds apart, what could possibly come of them? Three years later, they meet again at universit 86Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Because the male protagonist couldn't bear to see the female protagonist cry, he personally went to the operating table for her male friend since childhood, "I'm not doing it for him, but because of you."

21. 21 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 1.2kReads8.8Score106Shelves

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    The author's writing is so good. The male protagonist is gentle and powerful, guiding the female protagonist to grow. The female protagonist is soft, beautiful, and obedient, making people want to feel pain. The ambiguous atmosphere is amazing.

22. 22 梧 The Wutong Trees, Beneath the Fine Rain 梧桐更见细雨 Three Rounds, Full to the Brim三番满满Modern Romance161k WordsOngoing [Reunion after a secret crush + youth and campus life + age gap] At seventeen, beneath the parasol trees, Ji Weiyu first met Fu Tingsheng at her best friend's house. He opened the door, his expression and eyes cool and distant. She didn't know that for many years to come, she would never be able to forget that first glance. In the year of the college entrance exams, she covered her desk with sticky notes bearing the name of his university, believing that if she worked hard enough, she could get 39Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I still think that only such a good male protagonist can be worthy of a hard-working female protagonist

23. 23 雪 Twelve Years Until the Snow Melts 雪融十二载 Listening to Snow in a Dream听雪入梦Modern Romance139k WordsCompleted Cool, aloof top student × Gentle, ambitious boy A mutual secret crush spanning twelve years. She was an isolated island; he was a glimmer of light. She was frozen for twelve years; he pursued her for twelve years. He used her as his guiding star, drawing closer step by step. Because of him, her ice melted, and her heart slowly stirred. Snow falls without a sound, but love leaves its mark. After twelve years of waiting, at last they stand side by side. Leaning against his shoulder, she sudde 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You must read this book!! The gentle and inspiring male protagonist approaches the heroine step by step. He respects the heroine very much and has been secretly in love with her for 12 years. Fine chaff, worth savoring slowly.

24. 24 失 After Losing My Job, My Landlady Grandma Set Me Up with a Capital City Tycoon 失业后，被房东奶奶塞给京圈大佬 Seven Yuan柒元钱Modern Romance297k WordsOngoing [Difficult Family Background + Healing + Redemption + HE] A shy, sensitive small-town girl x a warm, supportive big shot For the first twenty-two years of Su Qinghe's life, the word she heard most was "No." Born in a small county town, she was told coming second in her exams was not good enough, studying art was out of the question, and staying in the capital was even less possible. She fought with all her might to stay in the capital, but as soon as her internship ended, someone with connection 1.7kReads—Score197Shelves

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    The male protagonist is super gentle, and he likes the female protagonist without knowing it. After his confession was rejected, he even opened his tail. At the beginning: Grandma: Grandson, grandma has brought you a baby! Male Protagonist: Grandma, even if you are yours, I won't protect you. The heroine stands up for the heroine on her first day on the job: If anyone bullies the newcomer again, get paid and get out! Later: I just like you! Not because of status, just because you are who you are. After being rejected: Inner OS: I don't care, good things are hard to come by, and a brave woman is afraid of being entangled. If you want to grow, I will help you. If you want to gain a foothold, I will pave the way for you. You are mine anyway.

25. 25 顾 Hello, Mr. Gu 顾先生，你好 Er Chen贰尘Modern Romance126k WordsCompleted Seven years ago, he wrote her a letter ending their friendship with his own hands, then vanished without a trace. Just when she thought they would never meet again in this life, he returned. A deliberately arranged meeting gave them both a chance at a love they couldn't settle for less than. Whenever Cheng Cheng looks back, she still finds it hard to believe. She never imagined that, from the moment she met Gu Qing, no one else would ever be able to enter her world. Back then, they were deskmate 134Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    It can be considered a childhood sweetheart's secret love, with a gentle male protagonist and a gentle female protagonist, everything is just right.

26. 26 宝 Be Good, Baby! The Aloof Tycoon Dotes on His Sweet, Gentle Fairy 宝贝乖！清冷大佬娇宠温软小仙女 Sleepy Sheep眠绵羊Modern Romance455k WordsCompleted [Faithful to one another, long-planned, marriage before love, sweet romance, everyday life] Jiang Muwan was betrothed before she was even born, made into a pawn for her family to curry favor with the wealthy. She once accepted her fate and went along with everything wholeheartedly. But after a bedroom photo was withdrawn, she returned to the country alone to break off the engagement. “You think anyone would dare marry you after you call off your engagement to the Lu family?” Everyone bursts into 11.9kReads9.4Score1.4kShelves

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    Please give me the title of the book!!! The male protagonist was drugged by a bad guy and lost his memory, while the female protagonist's memory was tampered with. When two people meet again, they dream about each other and the future. The heroine works in a hospital, and the hero goes to see a doctor (always in his dreams with the heroine). The two meet at the elevator entrance, because the voice they hear is the voice in the dream. The final mastermind behind the scenes is the stepmother of the heroine's mother.

27. 27 屈 Surrendering to Tenderness 屈于温柔 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance426k WordsCompleted [Cool and radiant genius violinist girl x gentle, distinguished rising star in the business world] [Devoted romance with no past relationships + long-planned courtship + doting boyfriend + two wealthy families + age gap] Everyone knew that the eldest young master of the Shen family was handsome and distinguished, and had become a rising star in the business world at a young age. Who could have imagined that someone so utterly level-headed would one day be troubled by love? Shen Minghuai had nev 12.7kReads9.0Score1.1kShelves

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    The male protagonist has been secretly in love for many years, and the female protagonist is his Bai Yueguang. He is really doting on her!

28. 28 谁 Whose Daddy-Type Boyfriend Is This Scheming, Brooding One? 谁家爹系男友这么心机阴湿啊 Bi Ying Xi毕赢兮Modern Romance461k WordsCompleted [A seemingly fragile but truly haughty little fox + a possessive, fatherly tycoon] [Long-planned pursuit + age gap + both leads are inexperienced and devoted + sweet romance + happy ending] Word has it that Huan Ting'an, heir to the top-tier Huan family, is refined and elegant, aloof and abstinent, and has a beloved woman he can't have whom he's searched for in vain for years. After hearing this, Sheng Wen'ying looked in the mirror, then at a photo of the woman he loved, and thought long and har 2.7kReads—Score221Shelves
29. 29 拥 She Fell into His Abyss 拥她入深渊 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [A seemingly fragile girl who’s secretly a ruthless schemer × a gentle, doting, fatherly tycoon] [Devoted husband, age gap, love at first sight, both leads are pure and devoted, romance across borders] Everyone knows Jiang Xu, head of the Jiang family in Southeast Asia, is refined and handsome, but also cold, restrained, and uninterested in women. But one night, as the tension between them grows without restraint, the girl, bullied until her eyes are red, uses the last of her strength to prop he 10.9kReads9.2Score854Shelves
30. 30 非 Irrational Surrender 非理性沦陷 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance463k WordsCompleted [A gorgeous, haughty heiress × a cold, roguish foreign powerhouse] [Devoted, sweet romance with both leads’ hearts belonging only to each other + age gap + two powerful families + doting, fatherly boyfriend] Yu Nanyan, the cherished young lady of the Yu family in Hong Kong, had been spoiled rotten ever since she was a child. But after an accident, she was forced to use a wheelchair. The exasperated heiress suddenly noticed that the new bodyguard she had hired looked at her with anything but inno 2.6kReads8.6Score229Shelves
31. 31 时 Time's Gift 时间的嘉许 Passing Through April路过四月Modern Romance171k WordsOngoing Rekindled love after a breakup / intense push and pull The day I broke up with my first love, I swore an oath: If I ever get back together with him, I’ll be a dog! Nine years later, we met again. He had become my direct supervisor. On my first day, he docked my perfect-attendance bonus. On my second day, he made me work overtime until the early hours. On my third day, he slid a marriage agreement across the table: “Nine years have brought us full circle. You’re mine.” “Marry me or lose your job. 7Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 32 契 A Marriage Pact: The CEO’s Ten-Year Secret Love 契约成婚：总裁的十年暗恋 Cen Xuxu岑栩栩Modern Romance133k WordsCompleted For readers passing by: the novel is complete and has a high completion rate, so dive right in! [Dominant CEO × cool, reserved female designer] [Reunion after years apart + high school crush + marriage contract + long-planned romance] At a matchmaking dinner, Xia Tian looked up and came face-to-face with the man she’d secretly loved for ten years. He was Lu Jingze, the heir apparent of the capital’s elite circles: cold and abstinent. They hadn’t exchanged a single message on WeChat in seven year 281Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Secret love comes true, grow together and make progress together

33. 33 半 Half a Plum Blossom, Five Parts Sweet 半落青梅五分糖 Half a Leaf in a Window一扇半叶Modern Romance773k WordsOngoing After an accident, she married her best friend's older brother. He was a poker-faced man, but he carefully set one trap after another to spoil her, until she gradually fell for his honeyed words. He said, “We're practically childhood friends, so I can't spoil you too much. Three parts sweetness is too bland, and all sugar is too cloying. Five parts is just right. That's how we can be happy together for a lifetime!” 629Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's super good-looking, and the male protagonist is very doting on the female protagonist. In the eyes of outsiders, the male protagonist looks aloof, but he is extremely doting on the female protagonist. He transformed into a demon and seduced the heroine step by step. Fortunately, the heroine took the hero with her, otherwise he would have been eaten to pieces.

34. 34 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 35.4kReads9.4Score4.6kShelves
35. 35 过 Too Much Chemistry: A Heartbeat Across the Line 过分暧昧，心跳越界 Wenjing Is Super Duper Great文静棒棒棒哒Modern Romance119k WordsOngoing Ning Yuntang, heiress of the Ning family, did everything she could to avoid blind dates. But because of a diary, Zhou Yanqing, her first love who had rejected her confession when they were young, showed up at her door and said, “Marry me.” Ning Yuntang's response was simple: Absolutely not. But after all their twists and turns, they still ended up agreeing to be a couple in name only. At first, Ning Yuntang thought that arrangement was fine. But she never expected Zhou Yanqing's gaze to grow mor 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The second male lead forced the corner and ended up becoming Bai Yueguang

36. 36 偷 Stealing the Springtime of Day 偷揽昼春 A Piece of Sticky Rice Cake一块糖粘糕Modern Romance374k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's only one + The second male lead takes the girl + Long-planned romance + Entertainment-industry dating show] [Rebellious, devoted wife-obsessed man x Cool-headed, rational beauty in a cheongsam] Yu Liao was Cen Chimo's ever-ready sidekick, docile and obedient, like a silent shadow. Cen Chimo shamelessly enjoyed her devotion and never imagined that one day she might leave. They met again on a dating show. Yu Liao wore a cheongsam, cool as snow, and didn't spare him 37.6kReads9.5Score5.4kShelves
37. 37 醉 A Drunken Nighttime Kiss! One Flirt from Her, and the Arrogant Big Shot’s Heart Races 醉吻夜！她一撩，桀骜大佬心狂跳 A Crescent Moon一剪月Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Climbing the Capital’s Family Tree is now available on all platforms.] [Top Capital City Tycoon · Rebellious, Devoted Suit-Wearing Bad Boy vs. Ballet Princess · Radiant, Proud Little Swan] Li Zhi and Fu Yanze grew up together, but Li Zhi turned out to be the fake heiress. For the sake of his own interests, Fu Yanze chose to get engaged to the real heiress, a leading actress in the entertainment industry. He hoped Li Zhi would understand and said he would come back to marr 69.8kReads9.5Score9kShelves
38. 38 枝 Springtime on the Branches, a Bright Day Ahead 枝头春意告景明 Yu Ningbing玉凝冰Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted [Sweet Campus Romance] [One-on-One, Both Leads Have No Past Relationships] [Bittersweet First Love] [Warm Everyday Life] [Reconciliation with Family] [Ensemble Friendship] After her father dies suddenly, He Zhiyi is forced to face her shattered family and a cold, uncaring reality. Introverted, sensitive, and fragile, she lives alone in an old apartment block, resisting life's hardships with stubbornness and silence. During the darkest stretch of her youth, Gao Jingming, a boy whose sharp tongue 138Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist is super gentle, always guarding him silently, youthful campus, two-way redemption, sour and sweet first love, from school uniform to wedding dress, a long-lasting love, sweet and interesting.

39. 39 少 A Young Man’s Tale of Youth 少年青春物语 No Beloved in Wind and Snow风雪不见卿Urban464k WordsOngoing [Childhood Friends] + [Youth on Campus] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Coming-of-Age Healing] + [Everyday Youth] This is a long story that follows Wang Ke’s growth from elementary school through college. Someone once asked Wang Ke, “Hey, you and Yue Siyan are so close. You must have known each other for a long time, right?” Wang Ke answered, “Of course! We’ve known each other since elementary school.” But their story began much earlier. Wang Ke just doesn’t remember. Long ago, Yue Siyan couldn’t find her 20Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    You should count it [Salute][Salute][Salute]

40. 40 渝 Love in Chongqing 渝恋 You Li from Black Rock Island黑岩岛的尤荔Urban348k WordsCompleted Everyone has someone in their youth whose every move can affect their mood. For Lin Yu, that person is Chen Nian. I hope you enjoy reading, and please don't flame me if the writing isn't very good. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a sweet love affair with a campus crush. The male protagonist was too inferior in the early stage. Later, he met the female protagonist who was like a light and healed him.

41. 41 学 Don't Worry, Senior—I'll Protect You 学姐别怕，我来保护你 Gege Wuwu隔胳呜呜Urban3.0M WordsCompleted [Heart-Pounding Engine 2: Pure White Love Letter has been published] [Lighthearted daily life] + [Single female lead] + [No System] + [Not reborn] + [Sweet romance] In high school, Luo Ye had a secret crush on a girl for three years. He even got into the same university as her, and they agreed to start dating if they both got in. But the girl unexpectedly went back on her word. Heartbroken, Luo Ye became a romance novelist. Unexpectedly, before university even began, the novel he wrote shot to t 351.9kReads9.8Score37kShelves
42. 42 重 Only When We Reunited Did I Learn He’d Waited for Me All Through Our Youth 重逢才知，他等了我整个青春 Exquisitely Clear玲笼剔透18k WordsCompleted Only When We Met Again Did I Learn He Had Waited for Me All Through My Youth 37Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The extreme pull of two love brains. Ouch~~!!! L

43. 43 渡 Save Me, Not the Drunkard 渡我不渡醉 Bamboo Song Pear竹音梨Modern Romance283k WordsCompleted [A guarded, wounded hero × a gentle, steadfast heroine who saves him | Mutual devotion · Rekindled Romance] “Everyone who gets close to me comes to a bad end. You should leave.” “It's not your fault, Jiang Zui. You haven't done anything wrong.” Kneeling in the light, she led him out of the shadows and told him he wasn't a curse. He deserved to be loved. This was a silent standoff, and a gentle salvation. Jiang Zui thought his life would never see the light until he met Su Yuhe at seventeen. Afra 3.5kReads—Score220Shelves

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    This novel is a perfect combination of abuse and redemption. Jiang Zui makes people feel heartbroken and suffocated!

44. 44 青 Celadon Holds a Trace 青釉承微 Sparkling Water and Cool Boiled Water碳酸凉白开Modern Romance228k WordsOngoing · Cultural relic restoration × aristocratic arranged marriage × childhood friends · Professional detail × restrained devotion × the philosophy of kintsugi Her world held nothing but artifact restoration and archaeological excavation pits. Until one day, Fifth Granduncle sat in the front hall and spoke leisurely: “Your grandfather and the Lu family’s grandfather arranged your marriage when you were children.” Lu Chengyuan stood in the hall with gifts of every size, immaculate in his suit, his 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Stories about daily life, secret love, engagement in aristocratic families, and long-lasting love. It's really beautiful.

45. 45 我 The Patient I Treated for Three Years Protected Me for Life 我治疗三年的病人，守护了我一生 Yi Cheng已澄10k WordsCompleted The patient I treated for three years protected me for the rest of my life. 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It took a few minutes to read it, the male protagonist was silently guarding and accompanying him, his feelings were delicate and real, and the ending was very sweet.

46. 46 缘 Fate Brings You to Me at the Perfect Time 缘分时节恰逢君 Xuan Xuan625宣萱625Modern Romance567k WordsOngoing Guess how we met? Someone dialed the wrong number! My brother set me up on a blind date, and my date turned out to be you!! If fate is this wonderfully strange, then let's get together. 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The domineering president falls in love with the charming wife from the countryside [licking the screen]

47. 47 听 Songs of the Listening Wind Tower 听风楼歌 Splashing Water from the Far Bank隔岸拍水Urban186k WordsOngoing Why does Xiangju run a business that only loses money and never makes a profit? She treats relationships just as carelessly, elbowing her way to the top of the airport’s Twelve Most Beautiful Women. She has Hong Zhi and Brother Gen fighting over her in a jealous brawl, and instead of being ashamed, she’s proud of it. After her eldest daughter gets into a prestigious university, she works hard and becomes independent. She tutors and models cars in her spare time, and accompanies her professor to 459Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A ruthless man may not be a true man, but the male protagonist of "Tingfenglouge" who has not yet reached true love, treats the woman he loves the most tenderly and waits for the flowers to bloom.

48. 48 我 I Am a Scout: Zhan De 我是侦察兵一一湛德 Splashing Water from the Far Bank隔岸拍水10k WordsCompleted I’m a Scout: Zhan De —Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 49 深 Deep Inside My Core 深入我芯 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance403k WordsCompleted [Love at First Sight + Mutual Devotion + One Couple Only + Sweet Romance] Their first two meetings were accidental. Every coincidence after that was part of his carefully laid plan. When Jiang Yi Shen met Tang Xin, he fell for her at first sight. He quietly set his plans in motion, and the two got to know each other, fell in love, and walked hand in hand into marriage, sharing the warm everyday moments of life from the first flush of romance to raising children. Side story one: Xu Man thought sh 2.1kReads8.7Score180Shelves

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    In these books, the male protagonist is very kind to the female protagonist, loves and dotes on her very much.

50. 50 单 Mr. Zhou, My Unrequited Love 单恋的周先生 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Older Woman, Younger Man + Redemption + Realistic Romance] Three-year age gap. [Secret Love Becomes Mutual, from the Male Lead’s Perspective; Marriage First, Love Later, from the Female Lead’s Perspective] Everyone is level-headed and clear-minded. The woman Zhou Wang had kept in his heart for three years. He thought there could never be anything between them and was ready to give up, but then he unexpectedly learned what she had been through. His heart ached for her, and at the same time, he f 1.4kReads8.2Score100Shelves

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