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1. 1 长 Teacher Chang Mao 长矛老师 Beyond the Mountains山外Modern Romance677k WordsCompleted Originally titled “You Sell Swords, I Go Crazy: Together, We Set the Entertainment Industry Straight” [Rebellious CEO × Defiant Top-Tier Star] [Entertainment industry + absurd comedy + dating show + nonsense + memes + shameless antics] Jiang Qiyu transmigrated into a book. She became a brainless cannon-fodder character in a novel about a fake heiress in the entertainment industry. After taking a phone call, she realized the plot was already more than halfway through. Her family had abandoned he 105.6kReads9.7Score12.2k14d adds

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   This one sent the original male and female leads to prison 🤦

2. 2 蚀 A Love That Cuts to the Bone 蚀骨危情 Qi Lao You淇老游Modern Romance753k WordsCompleted Xia Weiming died, and Shen Xiujin personally sent Jian Tong to a women’s prison. During her three years behind bars, Shen Xiujin’s order to “take good care of her” changed Jian Tong beyond recognition. She was even “persuaded to donate a kidney” while in prison. Before she went in, Jian Tong said, “I didn’t kill her.” Shen Xiujin remained unmoved. After her release, Jian Tong said, “I killed Xia Weiming. I’m guilty.” Shen Xiujin’s face turned livid. “Shut up! Don’t let me hear you say that again 66.2kReads9.2Score5k14d adds

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   I wasn't particularly interested in novels before, but after reading this one, I've been savoring it ever since. I loved it so much! The beginning was so heart-wrenching it really made me cry. The male lead's love was domineering yet unaware of his own, and the female lead's initial arrogance turned into eventual humility. She probably hated the male lead intensely, but in the end, she chose not to remarry, loving each other in a way that was both familial and not familial. Love arises without warning, yet runs deep, unknowingly. Fortunately, the ending gave the story a happy one. The female lead is happy, because there's someone who dotes on her and treats her alone.

3. 3 我 I Sent the CEO to Prison 我送霸总铁窗泪 Jian Luotang简洛棠Modern Romance223k WordsCompleted (Female-led, with no role reversal; the heroine is career-focused, and the hero is just an accessory) A hard-working prosecutor transmigrates into a world crawling with domineering CEOs and people who know nothing about the law. She takes it easy when she can and gets the job done when she has to. CEO: I'll make sure you can't work in this industry anymore! Ye Jingyun: Sure thing, sweetie. Let's settle the severance pay, shall we? Loudmouthed neighbor: Your takeout made my grandson sick. Pay up! 12Reads8.2Score—14d adds
4. 4 霸 The Boss Tried to Train His Dog, But Got Bitten Instead 霸总训狗，被反咬一口 Vulgar and Weary of the World俗气又厌世Two Male Leads400k WordsCompleted What should you do when you kidnap the wrong person? Dual Alphas + yandere + younger man + livestreaming + secret crush becomes mutual Song Qinian was so crazy about Gu Jingze that it was driving him insane. Whenever he thought about it, all sorts of twisted ideas crossed his mind. To avoid hurting Gu Jingze, he decided to die. Before he could do that, he came across an ad for custom-made boyfriends. “Custom-made... androids?” Song Qinian felt he’d found a way to stay alive. He ordered an androi 622Reads8.8Score10114d adds
5. 5 穿 After Becoming the Family Doctor in a CEO Novel 穿成霸总文里的家庭医生之后 A Spoiled Little Darling一只娇气包Modern Romance127k WordsCompleted After work, Lin Xi accidentally clicked on an old-school CEO romance novel, Deeply in Love. As she read, she began to feel envious, jealous, and resentful. Not of the heroine, but of the Lin Xi who worked at the hospital in the story. They had the same name and were both doctors, so why did the novel’s Lin Xi get to work beside a domineering CEO, earn more, avoid medical disputes, and ship the couple up close? Meanwhile, she worked herself to the bone at the hospital every day and still didn’t m 42Reads6.0Score—14d adds
6. 6 掌 Possessiveness 掌控欲 Lan Sheng澜笙Modern Romance947k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Love on Repeat is now available on major platforms, along with the audiobook of the same name] [A domineering, possessive man in a suit & a scheming beauty pretending to be sweet and obedient] (One-on-one, both leads are pure + forced pursuit + domineering and deranged male lead + intense push and pull + difference in status + going mad for love) Li Wanwan was with Rong Xingye for three years, staking everything on him, only to lose in the end. He mocked her for not knowi 9.1kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds

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   She runs away, he chases – a stubborn, unrepentant lover unaware of her own feelings.

7. 7 一 One Night of Mistaken Flirting, and I Spoil Her Rotten 一夜错撩，宠她入骨 Eight Thousand Miles八千里Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + both leads are inexperienced + mutual flirting + sweet romance + comedy + irresistible chemistry and no holding back... Definitely worth reading, trust me] Who says a domineering CEO has to be cold and aloof? He just hasn’t met her yet... A perfect stress reliever, and ridiculously sweet, even their arguments are sweet. That night, in her desperation, Lin Xiaonuan knocked on the door of Room 1818 and accidentally got involved with the most ruthless, distinguished 12.9kReads9.2Score1.8k14d adds

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   It's so good!

8. 8 我 I Teach the Law in a Tragic Romance 我在虐文里普法 Gu Xiaoran顾小染12k WordsCompleted After becoming the heroine of an angsty novel, I bound myself to a legal education System. Five hundred per minute. Not much money, but the domineering CEO is definitely in trouble with the law. The CEO pinned me to a hospital bed and forced me to donate blood to his beloved first love. I calmly said, "The state has a voluntary blood donation system. It encourages healthy citizens between the ages of eighteen and fifty-five to donate blood voluntarily. Forcing me to donate blood is illegal, you 7Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 9 龙 Why Won't Mr. Long Check Out? 龙总为何不退房 Fan Bai饭白Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The short drama adaptation, Couple Play, has been scheduled for release! Tune in to Tencent Video on March 27!] The Zhulang Oster Royal Hotel is the only hotel in the world that caters exclusively to domineering CEOs. Long Qing owns the hotel and is the most domineering CEO of them all. They say no one can work for Long Qing for more than three months, but Yu Xianxian has lasted three years. Long Qing: “I want the hotel’s full guest list in three seconds.” Yu Xianxian: “Right away, Mr. Long.” 1.4kReads9.0Score16114d adds
10. 10 昼 The Relationship Between Day and Night 昼夜关系 Lan Sheng澜笙Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Nan Zhi saw Fu Hanzhou again at her boyfriend’s party. What began between them was reckless, and what kept them together was surrender. A game for adults, a duel between two players. A dark game where no one makes it out alive. "Day and Night" 33.7kReads9.4Score4k14d adds

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    I stumbled upon this by chance and was still drawn in! 😳 Strong female lead, strong male lead, both are virgins, and the "white moonlight" trope really resonated with me. Another thing I loved was how the female lead was always studying, and some of the scenes felt very relatable. The only downside was that the entire film relied on Liu Yifei's performance, but I couldn't find a suitable substitute for the male lead...

11. 11 穿 After I Transmigrated Into a Book, I Taught the Law in a Brain-Dead CEO Romance 穿书后我在无脑霸总文学里普法 Chu Zhenren, Who Loves Fried Beltfish爱吃煎炸带鱼的楚真人Ancient Romance113k WordsOngoing Xu Linyou, a 21st-century university student, travels through the worlds of various novels, setting domineering CEO stories back on the right track and finding love along the way. She chases, he runs, but she can't escape! Modern-day college student madness (Modern romance, happy ending, super-strong funny heroine x love-struck male lead) —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I like these because they're a bit novel, hehe (♡˙˙♡) Does anyone understand me? 🥰🥰🥰😏

12. 12 特 Special Forces in the City 特种兵在都市 Brother Bing兵哥Urban2.3M WordsCompleted I’m a special forces soldier, and I thrive in the city... 1.2kReads—Score10014d adds

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    This novel is absolutely thrilling! A special forces soldier, upright and incorruptible in the city, breaks through the forces of darkness and even wins the heart of his goddess! It's incredibly exciting and exhilarating, you won't be able to put it down!

13. 13 特 Special Forces in the City 特种兵在都市 Heaven's Regret苍天憾Urban609k WordsCompleted Unwavering faith, nimble skills, and unbreakable resolve: they are a true “sharp sword,” a blade honed to a keen edge. 272Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 14 绝 The Peerless Special Forces Soldier in the City 绝世特种兵在都市 Bali Hongtao八里洪涛Urban2.6M WordsCompleted Su Xun is dismissed from his post after injuring four thugs while coming to someone’s aid. Back in the city, he goes looking for his older sister, only to discover that she... 250Reads7.0Score—14d adds
15. 15 都 Urban Special Forces 都市特种兵 Winterless Night无冬夜Urban9.8M WordsCompleted A legendary soldier king quietly returns to the city and takes a low-key job as a landlord. But when a mysterious heiress suddenly moves in, she draws him into a maelstrom. As the underworld is swept up in turmoil, can the man who once shook the world fly into a rage for the woman he loves? 4.2kReads8.1Score29114d adds
16. 16 都 The Special Forces King of the City 都市之特种兵王 Wind Spirit Fantasy风灵幻想Urban979k WordsCompleted He’s the king of the King of Soldiers, the Grim Reaper of the battlefield, and an heir to mysterious ancient martial arts! He returns to the city to protect his comrade’s younger sister, but somehow ends up becoming the boyfriend of a beautiful manager... 1kReads8.6Score10414d adds
17. 17 超 Super Soldier King 超级兵王 Bu Qianfan步千帆Urban24.7M WordsCompleted He is the undisputed king of the mercenary world, a warrior so formidable that heads of state everywhere lose sleep over him! For his friends, he would gladly take a blade to both sides; for his family, he would spill blood without hesitation! A dragon is destined to soar through the heavens, riding the winds of change as he charges ahead and makes his way to the top. 29kReads8.8Score2.6k14d adds
18. 18 最 The Strongest Mad Soldier in the City 最强狂兵混都市 Chen Peng辰鹏Urban6.8M WordsCompleted Yu Fei, a special forces soldier in Huaxia's most elite Tiger-Wolf Brigade, goes by the codename Sky Wolf. On orders, he is sent to Yunzhou City, where undercurrents run deep and bandits are rampant. Under the command of his goddess-like superior, he goes undercover alongside a kindhearted, pure-hearted beauty of a manager, gradually uncovering the secrets behind her. When every secret comes to light, a violent storm of blood and chaos engulfs Yunzhou City. To protect his loved ones and the woma 12kReads9.1Score1.2k14d adds
19. 19 温 The Gentle Beauty Wants a Divorce, and the Cold CEO Is Losing His Mind 温柔美人要离婚，冷欲霸总急疯了 Li Chun黎淳Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted [Gentle, clear-headed beauty × aloof, distinguished CEO] After Yun Qing married Fu Yuchen, everyone in Beijing's social circles waited for her to become a laughingstock. They said she spent every night alone, and bet that she and Fu Yuchen would divorce within a year. Yun Qing thought so too. Fu Yuchen was a powerful business tycoon, distinguished and extraordinary. He had a beloved woman he could never have, and he had married only because his family had arranged it. - When the time came, Yun Q 5.4kReads8.9Score33714d adds

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    These babies are all so cute!

20. 20 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Became the CEO's White Moonlight 穿书后我成了霸总的白月光 Crow Sitting on a Bear's Back乌鸦坐在熊背上Modern Romance248k WordsCompleted A tsundere, cocky, fiercely loyal CEO who occasionally throws unreasonable tantrums + an unlucky, reluctant comedian of a gorgeous girl who isn’t the brightest. Su Wanli transmigrates into a book and becomes the villainous unrequited-love rival in the old-school romance novel The Domineering CEO’s Substitute Darling. Following the System’s instructions, she begins a first-love romance with the male lead. Fu Yi cuddles up to her and asks, “Want to go see the cat at my apartment tomorrow night?” S 5.7kReads9.2Score36414d adds
21. 21 甜 Sweetly Coaxed and Seduced! The Tyrannical CEO's Wild, Alluring Darling 甜哄诱撩！霸道总裁掌中娇野又欲 Bubbly Foam泡沫泡泡泡Modern Romance404k WordsCompleted [A chaste, scheming CEO + a long-planned romance + devoted, sweet love with both leads' firsts intact + face-slapping the scum + outspoken heroine + no misunderstandings, only sweetness + humorous, lighthearted fun + life is hard, so let's add a little sweetness + complete] Original title: Sweetly Coaxed and Tempted! The Dominant CEO's Wild and Alluring Darling Jian Yimo's half-sister tampered with her bottled water, and she stumbled into a man's arms as she tried to escape. The next morning. J 6.6kReads9.1Score51714d adds
22. 22 就 Even as a Fake Heiress, I’ll Still Daringly Embrace Doing Nothing 就算是假千金也要勇敢摆烂 Ji Furan纪扶染Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Print edition launching across all platforms on August 9, 2025] When Shen Yue was twelve, she accidentally fell into a pond while feeding the fish. That was when she learned the truth: her parents weren’t her real parents, and her five older brothers weren’t really her brothers. She was the Mu family’s fake heiress! Faced with a future where she was destined to lose everything, Shen Yue decided to get ahead… by lying down. If she was going to lose it all anyway, she might as well lie back and 117kReads9.6Score13.7k14d adds
23. 23 霸 I’ve Got the CEO Wrapped Around My Finger 霸总被我拿捏了 Century Egg Solo Congee皮蛋solo粥Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted [Mind-Reading Premise: Short-Tempered, Tsundere CEO × Cool, Mature Secretary] Tang Ao is a volatile CEO whom everyone in City A gives a wide berth. He has driven away hundreds of secretaries in three years, earning a reputation as a walking powder keg. Lu Liangyi only applied for the job because she had a little scheme of her own, but she never expected the CEO's inner thoughts to be so far beyond her imagination. The CEO on the outside: proud and aristocratic, a heaven-sent prodigy whose every 402Reads9.2Score10014d adds

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    "The Legally Ignorant CEO: Arrogance Finally Gets a Slap in the Face" This arrogant CEO, acting recklessly and ignorantly, mistook ignorance for fearlessness, rampaging through the business world with a complete disregard for the law. He believed that power and money allowed him to be above everything, wantonly trampling on the rules. However, someone always steps forward, using the sword of law to shatter his arrogance. Before everyone's eyes, he is severely humiliated; his once invincible expression gradually cracks, and his world begins to crumble. Watch as he tastes the bitter fruit of his actions after being humiliated.

24. 24 霸 A Corporate Drone in a CEO Novel, I Steal the Heroine's White Moonlight 霸总小说打工人，拐走女主白月光 Biscuit Cat饼干猫Modern Romance449k WordsCompleted [A money-minded, slow-to-realize heroine] x [A seemingly aloof, secretly unhinged hero who falls at first sight and talks himself into it] [One-on-one romance] + [Both leads' first love] [Note: The heroine's slowness has a physical cause] Lin Ran died suddenly after staying up all night editing a document during her senior-year internship, then transmigrated into a CEO romance novel as the daughter of the heroine's family's housekeeper. But she arrived five years too early. The heroine hadn't me 1.6kReads8.9Score14914d adds
25. 25 和 After Breaking Up with the CEO, I Became a Rich Woman 和霸总分手后我成了富婆 Bai Ze白泽Sports427k WordsCompleted Song Wennuan accidentally transmigrates into a business-management game and becomes the fiancée of Long Tianci, the domineering CEO she created herself. Not only has her family gone bankrupt and her awful relatives are exploiting her, she also has to follow the melodramatic plot of a CEO who can crush a family with a single word. Luckily, she is bound to a Resentment System. From then on, she sets off down the one-way road of making a fortune by roasting people and racking up resentment... 16Reads8.8Score—14d adds
26. 26 霸 The CEO Dotes on His Wife and Serves Up Face-Slapping 霸总宠妻在线打脸 Qing Ju a清掬aModern Romance132k WordsCompleted After a heart-stopping night and a threat backed by both force and temptation, how will a down-and-out heiress turn her life around and claim success...? My name is Xia Liao. I found myself an unusual husband, and never expected him to spoil me rotten. Now watch me deal with my scumbag father, avenge my mother, and reclaim the family fortune... 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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