I Want a Rough-and-Ready Hero, but Not in a Period-Era Setting 就是这种糙汉，但是又不是那种年代文的

1. 1 独 Claiming the Springtime All to Myself 独占春光 Wild Strawberry野草莓Modern Romance207k WordsCompleted [Rugged, Testosterone-Fueled Hero, Size Difference, Sweet Romance, Mutual Firsts, Northern Man x Southern Girl] Seductive sweetheart x rugged veteran Wen Li and He Dong had nothing to do with each other, but by the rules of seniority, she had to call him Uncle Dong. The man was tall and imposing, with a stern face that made him look unapproachable. But he treated her wonderfully, and they got along well enough. Until she lost her head and kissed him by force. After that, everything began to spi 12.2kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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   It's great, highly recommended!

2. 2 甜 Sweet Romance: My Rough-and-Ready Roommate Is Fierce and Mean 甜宠：合租糙汉又凶又坏 Mu Zhi Xia木之下Modern Romance263k WordsCompleted [Wild, rough-edged bar owner x sweet, innocent radio host] [Love at first sight · Both are sexually inexperienced] The heroine is not a strong, take-charge type. Please don't read if that's not your thing! Ming Xia worked up the courage to confront her scumbag ex and get her money back, only to run into a man who was rotten to the core. From then on, a poor little white rabbit began stepping into the trap laid by a big bad wolf, one step at a time… Yan Ceye was wild, brazen, and a total bad 2.6kReads9.2Score282Shelves
3. 3 糙 Take It Easy, Tough General, Your Soft White Bride Can't Take It 糙汉将军轻点亲，白软娘子受不了 A Broad Mind Adds Years to Life心宽可增寿Ancient Romance311k WordsCompleted “My lord, do you want me tonight?” No one in the Northern Territories knows why General Geng has avoided women all these years. Even fewer know that a serious injury from a great battle more than a decade ago left him with lasting damage. The army doctor said he was lucky to be alive, but warned that he might never be able to have children. Then Yang Qingxi accidentally fell into his arms. His hand clamped around her waist, the veins standing out, and he realized he wasn't incapable after all. 10.6kReads—Score592Shelves
4. 4 他 He Burns Brighter Than the Sun 他比骄阳热烈 Only for You独予卿Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Love at first sight + possessive pursuit + loyal, rugged hero + devoted husband Arrogant, pampered heiress vs. fierce, rough-edged military officer from northern Myanmar She was the heiress of the most powerful family in Yuncheng, Huaguo. He was a lone, wandering young dragon. She was a sheltered darling who knew nothing of life's hardships. He was the nocturnal king of the forests of northern Myanmar. When he was eighteen, he sat on a street corner in the middle of the night, bandaging his 30.1kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves

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   That's definitely it! The male lead is a rough, rugged Southeast Asian military officer, a total henpecked husband. The female lead is a young lady from a prestigious family. They first meet when the male lead is only 19, and he falls in love with her at first sight. There's a bit of a pushover element to it; it's an older woman/younger man relationship, but the differences aren't too significant. The later parts are incredibly sweet. The author's writing is also quite good. You can check out the homepage; it's already completed. The author has also written other books in the same series. 💕💕💕

5. 5 闻 The Sound of Spring 闻春声 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance161k WordsCompleted [Taciturn, stammering country hunk VS vivacious, fiery widow. Farming romance, one-on-one, both leads’ first relationship] [She makes the first move, and the unyielding tree finally blossoms. A period farming romance] At the matchmaker's urging, young Yao Chunniang took her dowry and married into the Zhang family in Lishui Village. Who could have guessed that on their wedding night, her sickly husband would close his eyes and die? Before Yao Chunniang could even process what had happened, she ha 28.9kReads9.6Score3.4kShelves

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   It's a story about a girl flirting with a rough-around-the-edges guy! 😘😘😘😘 It's a book by Changqing Changbai, you won't regret reading it! 💕💕💕💕 It's absolutely great! The male lead is a bit dull, but very reassuring. The female lead is feisty and straightforward, never backing down, which I found so satisfying. The romance between the male and female leads is subtle yet powerful, truly a wonderful read.

6. 6 一 In Full Military Regalia, Rose in Hand, I Offer It to the Princess 一身戎装，手持玫瑰，献予公主 Xiangqiao香巧Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] [Wild and Brash] [Daddy-Type Boyfriend] [He's Been Planning This for Ages] [Beauty in a Cheongsam] [Overflowing with Sex Appeal] A quiet, delicate beauty in a cheongsam who isn't a strong, confident heroine VS a rough, wild, swaggering ex-special forces soldier with a sunny disposition When Hai Tian was eighteen, she was tricked into going abroad and nearly assaulted. Her slender figure leapt from the top of an abandoned building. A man in camouflage appeared as if from the heave 132.8kReads9.3Score20.8kShelves

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   A quiet, demure beauty in a cheongsam (not a strong, independent woman) vs. A rugged, roguish special forces soldier. Sweet romance + roguish charm + domineering boyfriend + premeditated plot + cheongsam beauty + overflowing hormones.

7. 7 病 A Love Story Between a Frail Young Master and a Rough Bad Boy 病弱小少爷跟野痞糙汉的爱情故事 Xu Sanzi许叁字Two Male Leads356k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + rugged country guy + down-and-out young master + doting husband + both leads are each other’s first and only + happy ending] This isn’t a period novel. It’s set in a modern city and features a rugged country guy, so keep that in mind, everyone ovo. After Shen Wenyu’s father went bankrupt overnight, Shen Wenyu was forced to move into a rental in the old part of town. His next-door neighbor always came home late at night and made so much noise that Shen Wenyu couldn’t sleep. He w 2.1kReads9.0Score269Shelves

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   This is super sweet!

8. 8 强 A Forceful Claim 强势染指 Xiangqiao香巧Modern Romance394k WordsCompleted [Roguish, Rugged Hero] [Daddy-Type Boyfriend] [ oozing hormones] [Guiding Lover] [Sweet Romance] [Nine-Year Age Gap] [Food] [Kissaholic] [Both Pure and Inexperienced] I'm currently working on signed editions for publication. If you're interested, you can check them out at the usual place. This is part of the same series as Jiang Baichuan and Hai Tian's A Soldier in Uniform, Rose in Hand, Dedicated to the Princess. (The male lead cooks, talks dirty, and fusses over every last detail like a dad. T 60.5kReads9.4Score6.8kShelves

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   The male lead is a rough and tumble guy, but he's also full of witty banter and always teases the female lead. He tries everything to live with her, but always maintains boundaries. Before they're together, he pursues her diligently without crossing the line, but after they get together, he becomes incredibly audacious.

9. 9 不 Aren't You Supposed to Be the Cool, Unapproachable Top Player? Why Are You Pouting After One Flirt? 不是高冷野王吗？怎么一撩就翘嘴 San Moumou三某某Two Male Leads320k WordsCompleted Come learn how to insult people! [Sharp-tongued, cocky, cool pro jungler on top x sweet-talking, soft, flirtatious little green-tea streamer on bottom] [Two male leads + online romance turned real + pro player x small streamer + both are each other's first and only + top pursues bottom + flirty push-and-pull + pure sweetness] Everyone knows Aeolus, the star pro player from the Glory League: he's hot-tempered, foul-mouthed, and not someone you want to mess with. He just happens to have top-tier l 14.6kReads9.0Score2.4kShelves

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   "After Scolding His Wife to Tears, the Mad Dog Jungler Humbly Coaxes Her": A Sweet Collision of Esports and Love In the world of online novels, there are always some stories that, like a summer soda, bring us a refreshing reading experience. Today, I'm recommending a novel called "After Scolding His Wife to Tears, the Mad Dog Jungler Humbly Coaxes Her," which is such a captivating work. I. Character Setting 1. Aeolus - He is a star professional player in the Glory League, possessing top-tier looks and skills. His fiery temper and sharp tongue are his trademarks, but it is precisely this seemingly "mad dog" personality that makes him extremely intimidating on the field. His ruthless criticism of newbies during livestreams demonstrates his high standards and dedication to the game. - For example, in one livestream, facing a newbie's poor performance, he directly turned on his microphone and coldly said: "Turn on your microphone! Mid laner, turn on your microphone so I can hear if a human is playing or a dog is playing? How much did the other side pay you? To make you betray your mother time and time again? Huh?" This merciless criticism fully demonstrates his "sharp tongue." 2. The "Green Tea" Little Streamer - As another protagonist, this little streamer's image contrasts sharply with Aeolus. She feigns innocence and charms herself in the online world. This seemingly weak personality creates a wonderful chemistry with Aeolus. II. Plot Highlights 1. The Love Story of Two Male Leads - The novel employs a dual male lead setting, a popular feature in today's online literature market. The relationship between Aeolus and the "green tea" little streamer progresses from initial mutual dislike to a gradual development of ambiguous tension, culminating in a sweet and pure love. The plot unfolds layer by layer, making it captivating. - For example, the scene where Aeolus, after scolding the streamer until she cries, is forced to humbly coax her reveals both his arrogant nature and the gradual change in his feelings for her; this "wife-chasing-after-the-crowd" plot is very appealing. 2. The Integration of E-sports Elements - The e-sports elements in the novel add excitement and passion to the story. Aeolus's fighting spirit on the field, his seamless teamwork with his teammates, and the various challenges he encounters in the competition all make readers feel as if they are right there in the midst of an intense e-sports match. For example, the book's descriptions of Aeolus's clutch plays at crucial moments, leading his team to victory, will resonate strongly with e-sports enthusiasts, allowing them to experience the allure of e-sports. III. Novel Style 1. Stylistic Characteristics - This novel's style combines lighthearted humor with sweet romance. The language is witty and humorous when describing Aeolus's sharp tongue and temper; while the portrayal of the relationship between the two is full of sweetness and warmth. - Through delicate strokes, the author narrates the development of their relationship in a gentle and detailed way, allowing readers to smile knowingly throughout the reading process, immersing themselves in their love story. "After Scolding His Wife to Tears, the Mad Dog Jungler Humbly Coaxes Her" is a novel that combines e-sports...

10. 10 偏 The Brooding Jiang Ye's Little Fairy Is Sweet and Soft 偏执江爷的小仙女又甜又软 Sang Ning桑宁Modern Romance345k WordsCompleted “It hurts.” “Be good. Once I put the medicine on, it won’t hurt anymore.” In her previous life, when Yu Li died, everyone kept their distance from her. He alone kissed her lips with reverence. Reborn at eighteen, Yu Li is a sweet-voiced goddess, while he is a brooding, twisted bad boy with a possessive streak. She gives him her heart and no one else, saving him from the mire of darkness. In her previous life, he was willing to get blood on his hands for her, killing any god who stood in his way. 2.4kReads9.1Score248Shelves
11. 11 炙 Burning Hot! 炙热沦陷！ Jun Buqi君不弃Modern Romance329k WordsCompleted (The print edition, titled Song of Sheng, is now available, and the online comic of the same name is complete.) [Flirty Romance]+ [Reborn School Life]+ [Mutual Healing]+ [Obsessive Sweet Romance] A striking, warm, and gentle girl with vivid features × a brooding, handsome, and rebellious young man Only when Shengge was dying did she learn that a boy had loved her with all his heart. The first time they met in her previous life, the carefree boy asked her, “Hey, new student, what's your name?” Sh 38.6kReads9.6Score5kShelves
12. 12 乖 Don’t Cry, Sweetheart! The Brooding Boy Spoils Her in His Arms 乖宝别哭！阴翳少年抱怀里宠 Silent Clouds漫云不语Modern Romance312k WordsCompleted (A tragic, beautiful boy × a healing little moon, salvation + sweet romance + irresistible flirtation, both leads know how to work their charm) Li You died on the day Jiang Yan loved her most. He never knew she had been secretly in love with him for a very, very long time. Time turned back five years. The boy leaned against the wall with one hand and bent down with a mocking smile. “Li You, can’t you stay the hell away from me? I don’t like obedient girls like you.” She nodded softly and took on 5.3kReads9.4Score630Shelves
13. 13 娇 The Sweet Young Lady Returns to the Countryside, and Her Lovesick Admirer Is Shocking 娇娇小姐回乡村，痴汉手段太惊人 Yi Shuilan易水岚Modern Romance549k WordsCompleted [Both leads’ first love + a domineering CEO from the southwest goes rural + intense romantic push and pull + quiet devotion gets a response + realistic, sweet romance] A gentle, abstinent old flame × a stunning, pure and alluring little white rabbit City girl Chen Man returns to the countryside to care for her grandmother and discovers that her neighbor is an incredibly handsome, domineering CEO. In outsiders’ eyes, Chen Man is refined and elegant. But no one has ever seen her other side. In 127.7kReads9.5Score17.2kShelves

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    I absolutely love this book [Learned It]! The male lead develops a slight health problem due to working too hard to earn money, and his parents order him to return to the countryside to recuperate. The female lead, a livestreamer with a million followers, is stalked by bad guys and has to go back early to take care of her sick grandmother. To outsiders, the male lead is kind, generous, gentlemanly, and skilled in many things, but he's taciturn. His grandmother was worried he wouldn't be able to find a wife until she saw her seemingly gentle grandson kissing the female lead in his arms. She blushed and muttered, "He doesn't even know to close the door when kissing!" Grandma is so adorable and has endured so much! This story is heartwarming and healing. The male lead is my ideal type, and the female lead appears serious but is actually very bold.

14. 14 野 Wild Desire! The Blind Young Man Is Kissed to Tears by His Rugged Uncle 野欲！小瞎子被糙汉叔叔吻哭了 Jili Gulu吉粒咕噜Modern Romance419k WordsCompleted New story now available [Both leads have only been with each other + Nine-year age gap + Healing + Rugged hero + Size difference + Sweet flirtation + Forced love] [Sweet, gentle, fiercely independent temporarily blind girl x Rugged CEO pretending to be a gentleman] Jiang Li was a gifted pipa player. An accident two years ago left her temporarily blind. Everyone thought she would be engaged to the youngest grandson doted on by Old Master Xiang, and she thought so too. But she had barely moved int 8.1kReads9.0Score984Shelves
15. 15 落 The Down-and-Out Heiress: Spoiled Like a Princess by a Northern Man 落魄千金之她被北方汉子宠成公主 Summer Coolll夏凉llModern Romance400k WordsCompleted Qiao Yi was the invisible one in her family. From childhood, she had been cautious and careful, exceptionally good at reading the room. After her father died, she and her mother were viewed with suspicion and pushed aside. Later, her mother remarried overseas, and once Qiao Yi came of age, she left the family too, enrolling at Northern University and giving up her inheritance. Because they knew their place, the family gave them some money for personal expenses. With their resources dwindling, th 4.6kReads9.0Score498Shelves

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    The process from curiosity to appreciation to liking was surprisingly short, even to himself, perhaps due to Joey's own excellence. Anyway, thank you Joey for choosing him and giving him the opportunity. Honey, get up and eat before you sleep. Love arises unexpectedly and deepens profoundly.

16. 16 落 Falling into His Trap 落入他的圈套 Wild Strawberry野草莓Modern Romance390k WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation, “Caught in His Trap,” is now streaming. Rugged man x sweet girl [sweet romance] Auto mechanic and a little rich girl returning to her hometown After Su Yuan returned to her hometown, she happened to rent a place from Chen Lie. From that day on, the man forcefully pushed his way into her life. Su Yuan thought Chen Lie was a little rough around the edges, but he really knew how to treat a woman well. It was also the first time she had ever fallen so madly for a man. Wha 17.1kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves

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    ① Rough Guy x Soft Girl: Auto Mechanic & Rich Girl Returning to Her Hometown. After returning to her hometown, Su Yuan, by chance, rented Chen Lie's house. From that day on, the man forcefully squeezed into her life. Su Yuan felt that although Chen Lie was a bit rough, he was genuinely caring. It was also the first time she had ever fallen madly in love with a man. But what Su Yuan didn't know was that she had fallen into the man's trap from the very beginning. She walked into his scheme and became his woman. ② The male lead cooks, talks flirtatiously, and takes care of everything—a doting father figure—while the female lead is pampered, a domestic novice, and a sweet fairy. The male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight in an internet cafe and then meticulously plans to demolish her house to coax her back home, forcefully intervening in her life. 😏

17. 17 我 I Became a Mediator in the Marquis's Manor and the Whole Family Dotes on Me 我在侯府当调解员，被全家宠了 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance540k WordsCompleted Brutal, ruthless Imperial Guard X sweet, gentle ray of sunshine Just as her name suggests, Jiang Mi has a sweet little mouth and knows exactly how to charm people, leaving them dazed and warm-hearted. But an imperial decree sends this honey-sweet girl to the most difficult household to serve: the Ning'an Marquis's residence. The Old Madam is stern and old-fashioned: “You wretches! The whole lot of you are hopeless!” The Ning'an Marquis is aloof and icy: “You unfilial son, do you know what you've 19.5kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves

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    It's the story of a delicate, petite woman and a ruthless, vicious imperial guard. Jiang Mi, true to her name, has a sweet tongue that can charm anyone, but a royal decree forces her to marry a cruel, bloodthirsty prince.

18. 18 媳 My Wife Came to the Base to Divorce Me, and Now the Chaste Commander Is Panicking 媳妇来部队离婚，禁欲首长他急了 Gu Sang顾桑Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The short drama Ask Your Heart How Much has launched] [Military marriage + period setting + sweet romance + devoted couple + family life + raising kids + face-slapping] The moment Jiang Ning opened her eyes, she realized she had become the cannon-fodder female character in a period novel. She'd been married for three years without ever seeing her husband, and was destined to spend the rest of her life alone. Jiang Ning thought, Spend the rest of my life alone? No way! She decisively left behind 56kReads8.9Score5.1kShelves

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    The female lead wants a divorce and goes to the capital to find the male lead. On the train, she encounters human traffickers and robbers. Using her wit, she gets the traffickers surrounded by the robbers, and the male lead and his brother take down the robbers. (The male lead is a soldier, as is his brother. They came to find the female lead but missed each other. The male lead doesn't know what the female lead looks like, and the female lead doesn't know what the male lead looks like either.) The male lead dotes on the female lead. It's super, super good!!

19. 19 糙 A Rough Hunter Found a Sweet Princess and Cherished Her as His Dearest Treasure 糙汉猎户捡到娇软公主宠成心尖宝 Golden Hairpin, Ah金步摇啊Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted couple + rugged man + adorable heroine] The most honored legitimate princess of Chu suffered an accident and fell off a cliff. A broad-shouldered, rough-edged hunter found her and brought her home to be his little wife. Princess: “I am the most honored legitimate princess of Chu.” Rugged hunter: “This little woman must’ve hit her head when she fell, but it’s fine. I don’t mind.” Princess: … The princess slapped the hunter across the face and snap 12.4kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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    A magnificent jade-carved carriage moved slowly along the official road, protected by imposing troops in front and behind, the royal procession solemn and dignified. The carriage was extremely luxurious and spacious, with incense burning in a small bronze incense burner, its smoke curling in the air. Through a lightly drawn gauze curtain, a woman could be vaguely seen reclining on a couch, her hair flowing like clouds, her skin fair and her figure graceful. The carriage jolted slightly, and the woman awoke with a furrowed brow, her beautiful eyes still closed, and softly said, "Yuan'er, go and tell the carriage to slow down; it's very bumpy." The maidservant, kneeling by the gauze curtain, responded, rose, opened the carved yellow pearwood door of the carriage, and instructed the procession to proceed slowly. About fifteen minutes later, a gentle voice sounded outside the carriage, "Your Highness, this humble subject Pei Chen has something to report." The princess, reclining on the couch, lazily opened her eyes, her large, clear eyes, like amber, sparkling with a deep blue. The princess smoothed her hair and said languidly, "Granted." A maidservant lifted the gauze curtain, then rose and opened the carriage window. Pei Chen, riding his steed, looked into the carriage and saw the princess's graceful figure, delicate and refined, with skin as white as ice and jade. Pei Chen smiled and respectfully reported, "The carriage will be traversing mountain roads ahead. It is already late afternoon; if the imperial carriage does not speed up..."

20. 20 睁 Awakening in the 1980s: I Have a Child with the Infamous Village Tyrant 睁眼八零：和凶名在外村霸有崽了 Sunflower Ah Hua向日葵啊花Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted When Hu Yao woke up, she found a mischievous yet well-behaved son and a scoundrel of a man beside her. Shocked and bewildered, she heard from the neighbors she knew that four years earlier, she'd hit her head so hard she was left simple-minded, and her mother had sold her. Over those four years, she had not only gained a husband but also a mischievous child who fiercely protected her. The bastard of a man was always putting his hands on her, and he was exceptionally fierce and unreasonable. Terr 38kReads9.2Score3.2kShelves

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    The image of the Northwest Hammer King and his young wife evokes a sense of déjà vu.

21. 21 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book Set in the 1970s, Married the Wildest Tough Guy, and Came Out on Top 穿书七零闪婚最野糙汉后我赢麻了 Little Face脸崽Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance + Period Setting + Rugged Hero + Sweet Romance + Transmigrate into a Book + 1970s + Male Lead Is Love-Struck + Raising Kids] When she opened her eyes, a man who seemed made for her was right in front of her. Ruan Niannian thought her mother had arranged everything, and hurriedly promised she would take responsibility... Once she came to her senses, she realized she had transmigrated into a novel set in the 1970s that she had read. She had become the love-struck supporting fem 46.8kReads9.4Score5.6kShelves

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    This book is a period drama where the female protagonist transmigrates into a book and both are strong characters. It's really good. The male protagonist is the rough and tough type. The plot and everything else is very engaging. It's a no-brainer, action-packed story.

22. 22 仙 Immortal Lord, Please Calm Your Anger 仙君请息怒 Pear Blossom White zz梨花白zzTwo Male Leads475k WordsCompleted Wang Dazhuang, an ordinary villager, happened to find an injured Immortal Lord with a terrible temper. The Immortal Lord was always angry and incredibly difficult to please. But even good-looking people look good when they're angry, so Dazhuang put up with it. 2kReads9.4Score265Shelves

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    Rough-around-the-edges male protagonists, a must-read for fans of cultivation novels, the writing is delicate 🥰🥰

23. 23 诱 Temptation! The Little Beauty Becomes the Rough-Hewn Boss's Pampered Darling 诱欲！小美人成了糙汉大佬掌心娇 Potatoes Braised with Beef Brisket土豆烧牛腩Two Male Leads623k WordsCompleted A scheming, hot-tempered, taciturn, rugged top (dismissive at first, then wildly possessive and a little crazy, all bark but secretly devoted) vs. an innocent, naive beauty bottom (a soft and sweet little fool) Turn-of-the-millennium setting / sweet romance (with angst) / married first, fall in love later / older man / size difference / both virgins / rural life / entrepreneurship / shuang'er / happy ending On the very first day Lu Sui returns home, his second uncle gets him a wife. He paid five 7.1kReads9.3Score971Shelves

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    ① My past self: "Go back! I don't want him! Is he a man or a little idiot?" My later self: "Wife, where have you been? From now on, wherever you go, remember to call me. What's a slap in the face? This is a slap in the face, and it's a resounding one. Does it hurt?" ②: Bankruptcy forced me to move back to the old city, but my neighbor kept bothering me so much I couldn't sleep. So I went to pick a fight and found someone who looked somewhat like me. Then, as I kept looking, he became my boyfriend. ③: At someone's request, I took the young master to stay with me for a few days. Before reading the novel, I sometimes thought the other party was being too dramatic. After reading it, I thought, "What kind of family is this? Such a cute and fair-skinned young master. How can they bear to leave him in someone else's house?"

24. 24 小 The Sweet, Spoiled Young Master Has the Rugged Man Head Over Heels 小少爷甜又娇，撩得糙汉魂飘飘 Mao Maozi Heibuliuqiu毛毛子黑不溜秋Two Male Leads136k WordsCompleted [A delicate, boneless sweetheart in front of her man, a wild and devastatingly handsome young master behind his back & a rough-talking man who falls in love at first sight] After beating her illegitimate half-brother and cheating father into the hospital, Yan Shuli is sent to a remote mountain village to reflect on her behavior. Jiang Qingsong is asked to bring the young master from the city home to stay for a couple of days. Before they meet, Jiang Qingsong can't stop thinking about how pretty 295Reads7.4Score106Shelves
25. 25 奶 My Adorably Sweet Husband Is a Rugged Man 奶萌老公是糙汉 It's Shushu是舒舒啊Modern Romance107k WordsCompleted A delicate, soft dance teacher × a new business tycoon who looks like a sweet, baby-faced cutie but is really a rugged guy Yao Yao comes from a family of artists and has loved dancing since childhood. After graduating from college, she teams up with a younger schoolmate to open a dance studio. She's always loved cute and cuddly things, so it's love at first sight when she meets her schoolmate's baby-faced older brother. Fortune is on her side: he falls for her at first sight, too. He pursues her 167Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Short, rough-around-the-edges sweet romance

26. 26 穿 Transmigrated to the 1970s, the Rustic Young Man Spoils the Educated Youth 穿越七零，小知青被糙汉宠上天！ Bloodstained Battle Robe飘血征袍Two Male Leads884k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight + sweet romance + golden finger + two male leads + both pure] A young educated youth has arrived in the village. They say he’s even more handsome than a girl! The team leader: “Don’t ever marry an educated youth. They can’t be trusted!” Xue Fengnian: “You’re right, Uncle. I absolutely won’t marry a female educated youth!” Behind everyone’s backs, though, he brings the young educated youth food and drink. “Come to me if you need anything. I’ll protect you around here!” Lin Y 13.8kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
27. 27 闺 Best Friends Transmigrate Into a Book Together! Marry a Rough-and-Ready Man! If You Leave, I’m Leaving Too 闺蜜齐穿书！嫁糙汉！你离我也离 Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings椒盐鸡翅块Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + rough-and-tough hero + sweet romance + face-slapping + daily life + building a fortune + raising kids] The moment Shen Wu opened her eyes, she saw a man who was exactly her type. Realizing she had transmigrated into a book, she then heard a familiar voice and understood that she wasn't the only one who had transmigrated: her best friend had come along too, and now they were sisters-in-law... The two of them had entered a novel written by someone who envied them. In 74.8kReads9.4Score6.8kShelves
28. 28 爆 So Sweet! I Became the Rugged Man's Darling 爆甜！我成了糙汉老公掌心宠 Ripples of Early Summer半夏微澜Modern Romance591k WordsCompleted Su Jiangjiang was reborn! In her previous life, she resented the marriage her parents had arranged for her. She looked down on her husband for being a mechanic, thought he was coarse and too muscular, and wished he were more refined. She ran away from home, only to be framed by her best friend and sold to a remote mountain village. There, no one answered her cries for help. Her kidneys were stolen and her organs cut out, and she died in agony. After being reborn, she stopped acting on a whim, se 9.8kReads8.8Score663Shelves
29. 29 君 A Gentleman Doesn't Throw Hands 君子勿动手 I Can Eat Anything and Enjoy It吃嘛嘛香啊Two Male Leads344k WordsCompleted A refined, elegant elite lawyer and a rugged, straight-shooting convenience store owner get into a huge fight over a misunderstanding, and each looks down on the other. Zhou Yichen’s first impression of Xie Wei: uncultured, stupid, foul-mouthed, and built like a tank. Xie Wei’s first impression of Zhou Yichen: pretty boy, looks respectable, an utter bastard, and a show-off. After the tables turn, Zhou Yichen sees him as: broad-shouldered and trim-waisted, sincere and kindhearted, warm and helpfu 4.2kReads9.4Score594Shelves

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    I'm nominating these books!!! The first two are by the same author, both are slice-of-life stories with a heartwarming touch, about giving each other a home, and the love of ordinary people. Even after finishing them, I felt a warm glow.

30. 30 怕 Help! Pregnant with Twins, and This Rugged Man Won't Stop Spoiling Me! 怕！双胎体质，被糙汉掐腰猛宠！ Cute Little Mango可爱小芒果Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Complete) (Period setting + rugged man + devoted husband + everyday life + devoted couple, one-on-one romance) As a minor cannon-fodder shrew of a supporting female character in a period novel, she was destined for a miserable ending that would leave everyone sighing with pity. But sorry, I'm here now. Looking at the man before her, with his straight, sturdy posture, phoenix eyes, and high nose, both his face and physique seemed made to match her tastes perfectly. Bai Yueji: How thoroughly brai 81.2kReads9.4Score5.3kShelves

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    It's a bit slice-of-life. It has social niceties but isn't mindless. I've read over 100 chapters; if it's not sweet, come find me and I'll finish it for you.

31. 31 渣 My Scumbag Ex Became a Copycat Husband: Back to Before My Wife's Difficult Labor 渣男变模仿丈夫：重回媳妇难产前 Gods, Protect My Account诸神保号Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Female-focused + period setting + small family + child-rearing + everyday life) Zheng Wendong, filled with regret over how he had treated his wife, was reborn in 1999, back when he and his wife had just gotten married. In his previous life, he had failed to see people for who they were, abandoned his pregnant wife, and gone to stand up for the woman he had always loved. As a result, he suffered a grievous injury that left him impotent. His wife worked herself to the bone for him, but he still l 4.5kReads8.9Score342Shelves
32. 32 重 Reborn: I Doted on My Wife and Kids and Shocked the Whole Village 重生：我宠老婆孩子震惊全村 Ye Xiaolou叶小楼Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn Romance + Regretful Scumbag + 1980s Dad Life + Devoted Husband, One Heroine + Satisfying Read + Cozy Daily Life + Healing] Chen Sanye, the village's notorious hooligan, suddenly changed after a night of heavy drinking! The idle, foul-mouthed delinquent became polite. He was not only hardworking, but even learned how to make money! He stopped barking orders at his pretty, mute wife and began speaking to her softly and treating her with the utmost tenderness. The neighbors were baffled. Ha 38.1kReads9.6Score4.3kShelves
33. 33 重 Back to 1990: Meat at Every Meal? The Villagers Are Going Wild with Envy 重回90：顿顿吃肉？乡亲馋疯了 Ren Tianye任天野Urban2.1M WordsCompleted In his previous life, Zhang Anping beat his wife, Zhao Lingyun, to pay off his gambling debts, then forced her to work at a hair salon. Desperate, Zhao Lingyun took Xiaobao and drowned herself! His father was so devastated that he got into a car accident, while his mother was left bedridden by illness! His younger sister dropped out of school to care for their mother, then disappeared! His younger brother failed the college entrance exam and ran away from home. Zhang Anping's family was torn apa 19.9kReads8.3Score684Shelves
34. 34 七 The 1970s: I Marry a Powerful Man to Help with Disaster Relief, and My Life Takes Off 七零：嫁大佬救灾荒，我风生水起 Run Once跑一次Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Period setting+dual transmigration+System+transmigration into a book+two powerful leads+strengthening the nation through technology+an unbelievably powerful golden finger] Gu Linxuan transmigrated into a book, becoming a minor cannon-fodder character in a period novel. She watched the hero and heroine go from meeting to getting to know each other, and from getting to know each other to a game of pursuit and evasion. They completely ignored the usual plot conventions. As Gu Linxuan puzzled over 3.7kReads8.9Score434Shelves
35. 35 穿 I Became the Crazy CEO's Mom, and My Persona Crumbled 穿成霸总疯批老妈，我人设塌了 Ge Yin革音Modern Romance224k WordsCompleted [Beautiful Madwoman Mom] + [Showing Off] + [Face-Slapping] Nan Lan has worked at a funeral home for five years. One day, the power goes out, and her best friend, who has risen from the dead, scares her to death on the spot. When she opens her eyes again, she has transmigrated. She has become the mother of the domineering CEO in a Mary Sue power fantasy novel her best friend was reading before she died. Mom is forty-eight, and as beautiful as a flower. Among Beijing's socialites, she's the top we 185Reads5.6Score—Shelves

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    Two male leads, face-slapping.

36. 36 穿 Transported to the Future, My Husband and Son Compete to Win My Affection 穿到未来，老公儿子各凭本事争宠 Don't Dream of Rain别梦雨Modern Romance521k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 1.1kReads6.7Score108Shelves
37. 37 可 The Frail, Sickly Beauty Is Loved Until She Cries, Young Master! Show Some Restraint! 可怜病美人被宠哭，爷！要克制！ Yuan Youhe圆呦呵Two Male Leads361k WordsCompleted The main story is complete. Bonus chapters are being released slowly. [Double male leads + marriage before love + one-on-one romance + devoted to each other + happy ending + self-delusion + a playboy turns over a new leaf] [Reckless, dashing, mixed-race young master x pitiful, delicate, black-lotus seducer and sickly beauty] Shen Fei is the sickly, useless disgrace of the fallen Shen family, scorned by everyone. Everyone says he is a good-for-nothing with no value to anyone. Shortly after his ei 7kReads9.3Score819Shelves
38. 38 穿 The Delicate Little Husband of a Rugged Hunter 穿成糙汉猎户的娇气小夫郎 Xiaoxiang Cold Dew潇湘寒露Two Male Leads241k WordsCompleted [Alternate ancient setting + male-male leads + marriage first, love later + mutual devotion + sweet romance + farming + food] Shen Yanqiu was a young master raised in a wealthy modern family. He had soft, delicate skin and was exceptionally pampered. Then he transmigrated, only to be sold by a human trafficker to a rough-and-ready hunter! The roof leaked, and the bed boards were broken! Shen Yanqiu felt deeply aggrieved. Nothing about this wretched place suited him. It was as if everything there 3.4kReads8.7Score519Shelves
39. 39 作 After the Fussy Young Master Moved to the Countryside, the Village Tyrant Spoiled Him Rotten 作精小少爷下乡后，被村霸宠翻了 Qian Zhizi千栀子Two Male Leads395k WordsCompleted Lin Yang, a pampered young master who had been spoiled rotten since childhood, was sent to the countryside by his father to straighten him out after racking up a long list of offenses. When his father dropped him off, he warned him, “I’m telling you, Ah Jin was ruthless back when he was in the army. If he beats you half to death or kills you, don’t blame your old man for signing a letter of forgiveness for him!” Half a year later, Chairman Lin went to the countryside full of anticipation, ready 2.2kReads8.8Score290Shelves
40. 40 穿 After I Transmigrate, I Farm and Fight Bullies with My Rugged Wife 穿越后和糙汉媳妇种田打恶霸 Bai Shisan白十三Two Male Leads608k WordsCompleted New novel: "I Spoil My Little Darling in the Eighties". Luo Chen dies suddenly and transmigrates to ancient times, where he's given a burly man as a husband to bring him good luck. The man is eight feet tall and built like a bull. Luo Chen looks at his own scrawny arms and legs and bursts into tears. His male bride is six-foot-three, with muscles rippling all over. His little husband is terrified. A true warrior dares to face his towering bride. 282Reads6.3Score103Shelves
41. 41 糙 The Rough-Hewn Man and His Darling Wife 糙汉与娇妻 Xu Zhizhi徐知知Modern Romance299k WordsCompleted [A rough country boy who built himself up from nothing VS a pampered heiress] The first time Wei Yi Ran went to the countryside, she landed squarely in a strange man's lap, and couldn't stop thinking about him afterward. The first time Gu Meng Sheng saw the young woman from the city, he wanted to hold her close and never let go. But Ran Ran knew the man was engaged. Brother Sheng also knew that a penniless man like him wasn't good enough for her. 4.4kReads9.2Score277Shelves

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    Hehe, a self-made country bumpkin versus a pampered rich girl, I'm going to buy this book, it's absolutely fantastic, the romance progresses naturally, and both the male and female leads have their own stories.

42. 42 甜 So Sweet It Drives You Crazy! The Chaste Tycoon Pampers the Queen Like a Darling Little Girl 甜疯！禁欲大佬把女王宠成娇娇崽 Pineapple Year菠萝年Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Flirtatious, steamy, and sweet! Possessive yandere! Pseudo-transmigration from ancient times to the modern era! Showbiz romance] [Alluring cheongsam-loving little vixen VS ascetic, possessive husband-loving fake monk] _ Liang Xi is the ultimate beauty, with striking, seductive features, skin like ice and bones like jade. She loves cheongsams, and her graceful figure is a rare sight in this world. Song Heqing is a cold-faced Buddha, revered and avoided by the powerful. His hands are stained with 10.1kReads9.4Score1.3kShelves

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    Aren't so many books you like great to read?

43. 43 别 Don't Pretend to Be Sweet with Me 别对我装乖 A Bowl of Vegetable Porridge一碗小菜粥Modern Romance432k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + one-on-one + mutual flirtation] She was the beloved heiress of the Huo family, beautiful and dazzling, always able to get whatever she wanted and never made to suffer. But she hit a wall with Jiangzhou’s cold-faced monk. Her family fell into ruin overnight. Heartbroken, she left for three years. When she came back, she had put away all her sharp edges and become obedient, sensible, kind, and generous. When they met again, she would not even call him Uncle Mo, greeting him polite 461Reads8.3Score100Shelves
44. 44 诱 She Seduces Him, and the Hong Kong District's Little Tyrant Turns into a Lovable Goofball 诱她，港区小霸王秒变二哈 Not So Dark Under the Lamp灯下不黑黑Modern Romance644k WordsCompleted [Secret crush x sweet romance x the second male lead wins] [Can be both cool and sweet x the little tyrant of Hong Kong] That July, Feng Wu climbed a tree to rescue a cat. Xu Xingchi happened to pass by and pulled up the hem of his T-shirt. “Awu, toss the cat down. Your big brother will catch it.” In the blink of an eye, Xu Xingchi had grown up. He gave her a cold smile. “Feng Wu, eat the mango for her, and I’ll agree to get engaged to you.” With everyone watching, Feng Wu ate the mango bite by 27kReads9.2Score3.6kShelves
45. 45 再 Move Again and I'll Kiss You 再动就亲你 Extra-Large Soup Dumpling超大小笼包Modern Romance334k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available, published under the title He's So Sweet] A new neighbor moves in upstairs, and she's a transfer student in the same year as him. What a coincidence: this devastatingly handsome guy ends up sitting next to her. He's gorgeous, but dangerous. One little touch and she might not make it out alive. “Big bro, don't move. I'll stay away from you. Please don't hit me!” To her surprise, her usually cold desk mate frowns, looks at her, grabs her retreating hand, and holds it i 22.7kReads9.5Score3.8kShelves
46. 46 重 Reborn on My Wedding Night, I Was Kissed Senseless by the Possessive Tycoon 重生新婚夜，被偏执大佬亲疯了 Roast Chicken烧鸡Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Revenge + secret identities + feel-good power fantasy + lots of sweet affection] After being reborn, Shi Jiunian looked at her handsome husband, so gorgeous he could make anyone's knees buckle, and swallowed hard. How blind had she been in her past life to reject such an incredible husband, trust a scumbag and a scheming woman instead, and end up with her family destroyed? In this life, she reclaimed her beauty and brains and set out to crush the villains and win powerful allies! But somehow, s 18.8kReads9.5Score2.2kShelves
47. 47 和 I Married My Secret Crush First, Then Fell in Love 和暗恋对象先婚后爱了 A Jasmine-Scented Tea一个茉莉香片Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted A cold, abstinent, jealous CEO who’s a devoted husband x an adorable employee Marriage first, love later · secret crush becomes mutual · sweet pampering / one-on-one, first love for both, both pure At twenty-five, Jiang Mansheng married the high school heartthrob she had secretly loved. Back then, Lu Qichen came from a wealthy family and was exceptionally handsome, a favored child of heaven whom everyone envied. Jiang Mansheng, by contrast, was quiet and mild-mannered, just an ordinary girl fro 10.2kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
48. 48 唯 Only Jing 唯京主义 Twelve Twelve十二点十二Modern Romance441k WordsCompleted The short drama is now streaming: The Spoiled Heiress of Hong Kong City x The Powerhouse of the Capital *One-on-one romance, both leads are each other’s one and only, push and pull with mutual flirting, happy ending &When they meet again, she is wearing a long black velvet dress with a thigh-high slit, leaning lazily against the railing on the bar’s second floor. Her eyes are lowered as she coolly watches the wild crowd dancing in the hall below. As if she spots someone, a playful smile curls h 39.9kReads9.2Score4.4kShelves
49. 49 独 Only Spoiling Lili 独宠梨梨 Clouds with the Moon乌云伴月Modern Romance164k WordsCompleted [Business tycoon x sweet, well-behaved girl] [Sweet romance + age gap + sharp tongue, soft heart + lighthearted and cheerful + happy ending] Ding Li moved in with the Pei family when she was seventeen. The lofty man lounged on a black leather sofa in a dark suit. His eyes were pale, and he gave her a cold, mocking look. “I don’t take care of kids.” - Later. When news broke that Pei Jingsi was to marry the eldest daughter of the Cheng family, Ding Li packed her bags and moved out of the Pei home 8.1kReads9.0Score822Shelves
50. 50 竹 The Childhood Sweetheart Raised by Her Best Friend Is Too Adorable 竹马养大的小青梅太可爱啦 Pupu's Moon浦浦的月亮Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts, super sweet, from childhood to adulthood] Jiang Siye, the kindergarten's little tyrant, finds a baby abandoned in a garbage heap. The little girl is sweet and soft, and her smile could melt anyone's heart. From then on, the arrogant little tyrant turns into her shadow. “My Rongrong and I are the best in the whole world!” “I'll only play house with Rongrong.” “Anyone who dares bully my Rongrong will get beaten to a pulp!” “If Rongrong so much as asks, I'll pluck the moon f 6.3kReads8.6Score566Shelves

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