I Want an Intellectual Romance!!!! 我想要智性恋！！！！

1. 51 装 I Pretended to Be a Yandere, and My Unhinged Boyfriend Got Even More Excited 装病娇后，疯批男友更兴奋了 Behind the Hall of Light光明殿后Modern Romance711k WordsCompleted [Socially anxious, buttoned-up female top student vs. germophobic, yandere genius doctor] Lin Zhixia is a buttoned-up top student with severe social anxiety and a meticulously regular routine. By a stroke of bad luck, she transmigrates into a book as the drama-loving ex-girlfriend who’s two-timing the male lead and about to be the victim of his perfect, high-IQ murder! The original owner looked down on Fu Yan, a poor student who did nothing but spend time in the medical school lab, and cheated o 531Reads8.2Score10114d adds

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   Wow, this is really amazing!!! So many technical terms are used, it's incredibly well-written, like how they measure each other's heart rates and even determine location based on step count, etc. The male and female leads are both incredibly skilled, researching and understanding each other perfectly.

2. 52 嫁 Marrying the Imperial Tutor 嫁帝师 Changshanli长山里Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted [When a Scheming Black-Bellied Type Meets a Sweet-on-the-Outside, Dark-on-the-Inside Type + Love and Hate + Soul Swap + Revenge, Traditional Historical Romance in an Imaginary Setting] Jiang Wanzhi first met Song Qingshi when she was fourteen. At sixteen, she became Mrs. Song. Everyone said she was lucky: a merchant’s daughter had married a top-scoring scholar. That is, until she died under mysterious circumstances on the very night Song Qingshi asked her for a divorce. When she awoke again, she 28kReads9.3Score4.4k14d adds

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   It's seriously amazing! The male and female leads are both so clear-headed, and it's so sweet! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

3. 53 京 A Joyous Wedding in the Capital 京婚有禧 Not Green Rabbit不绿兔Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later, secret marriage, older man-younger woman, both inexperienced and devoted, with plenty of romantic tension] In their third year of marriage, Fang Yipo’s company suddenly got a new boss. It was her husband in name only, whom she had barely seen outside the bedroom during his three years abroad. He wore a sharply tailored black suit. His features were striking and cold, and when his dark, indifferent eyes fell on her, they held only the faintest trace of familiarity, a 57.5kReads9.1Score23k14d adds
4. 54 清 Qingfeng Villa 清风墅 Sunlit Bird扶光鸟Modern Romance284k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] [Marriage first, love later + Age gap + Literary family + Slow-burn romance + Both leads are each other's first] *Theme: Children who are cherished don't have to say they're sorry.* As a child, Shu He was utterly broken by her coldhearted father. During an extreme snowstorm in Jingbei, she wandered alone by the roadside, clutching the doll that had grown up with her. The blizzard raged, and she eventually collapsed, frozen stiff. A Bentley pulled over. The young man 115.6kReads9.5Score14.9k14d adds
5. 55 拒 I Refuse to Be a Rich Family’s Daughter-in-Law: President Mu, Let’s Get a Divorce 拒当豪门媳：沐总我们离婚吧 Shuang Xiaoshi双小十Modern Romance221k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love]+ [Love Grows Over Time]+ [Scheming Capricorn]+ [Yandere Pisces] She said, “Let’s get a divorce!” He said, “There’s only one reason he’d let her divorce him: their sex life isn’t working.” He said, “If you want a divorce, fine. Convince him first.” And so, shamelessly holding her close, he told her again and again that there was absolutely no way this marriage was ending. 61Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A story about a guiding lover! At the beginning, the female lead misunderstands that the male lead doesn't like her and wants a divorce, but with his guidance, she slowly resolves her misunderstanding!

6. 56 凉 Cool Lips 凉唇 Gui Yu归虞Modern Romance100k WordsCompleted [Don't scroll away when you see the rating. There was a problem with the rating system just after launch; it actually deserves five stars across the board. Please give it a rating, and thank you.] [Beautifully written, with plenty of substance. Recommended for readers 30 and up.] [Realistic urban workplace + reunion after years apart + secret love becomes mutual] [Sapiosexual romance + two equally matched leads + strong female lead] For five years, they stood side by side as investment-world ris 4.6kReads6.1Score36014d adds

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   Two strong personalities, super sweet, a powerful alliance of high intelligence.

7. 57 星 Interstellar: Studying for the Rise of the Alliance 星际：为联盟之崛起而读书 Yu Fei鱼绯Modern Romance859k WordsCompleted [Romance + Military Academy + Mecha + Zerg + Ensemble Cast] Content warnings up front: 1. The heroine has a romantic pairing. 2. The story discusses class issues, not gender issues. 3. The author’s imagination runs wild and there are no limits on language. Cyber censorship is not welcome. Official Synopsis Bolsheviks / Resident Evil / cyberpunk, all thrown into one pot. Patriotism with a Soviet flavor. The main story follows one person’s journey from undocumented nobody to commander, while the s 20.5kReads9.5Score3.4k14d adds
8. 58 腹 The Cunning Tycoon: My Aloof Boss's Tender Trap 腹黑大佬：高冷领导的温柔陷阱 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted [Workplace drama in the public sector + age gap + forceful love that later becomes passionate devotion + secret crush turned real + romantic tension + career growth.] After graduating, Shiqing takes the civil service exam, never imagining she would end up working under Lu Tingyuan, her best friend's older brother. Even more surprisingly, the icy, imposing man who had intimidated her ever since their school days has apparently been watching her all along! After an accidental drunken encounter, he 14.8kReads8.4Score1.3k14d adds

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   Don't be fooled by the title!! 🕊️🕊️ High-ranking official + older man + intellectual homosexuality + both are virgins + calculating + political bigwig within the system + junior staff member!! The day she woke up in the ICU, auditing elite Lin Yao decided to abandon KPIs, take the civil service exam, and get off work regular hours. She printed documents, organized files, and observed the rules within the system, discovering that life inside and outside the red walls was like a walled city. Until the new secretary, Zhou Yanshen, overheard her making a professional phone call in the corridor. From then on, job transfers, overtime, and work guidance took turns unfolding. She thought she was doomed, but discovered that the calculating man had already laid a trap for her—"You can refuse, but I won't accept rejection." When the aloof secretary sheds his disguise, when the young woman is forced into a fierce struggle, in this game that begins with curiosity, is captivated by talent, and ultimately won by attraction, who will fall first? [Laughing][Laughing]

9. 59 误 Falling Into My Boss’s Favor: Qingzi’s Heartfelt Story 误入领导心尖：清姿叙心 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance264k WordsCompleted 19.9kReads8.8Score1.5k14d adds
10. 60 救 Help! I Became a Hot Mom with a Professor Husband and a Kid Who's Bad at School 救命！穿成辣妈，教授老公学渣娃 Hibiscus慕蓉花Modern Romance510k WordsCompleted [Faithful couples + transmigration + adorable kids + marriage first, love later + sweet romance + healing] At 21, Lan Jia got drunk and slept with Professor Su, a top student and a devastatingly handsome man. One night of passion led to a shotgun wedding. But at 28, she was literally angered to death while helping her son with his homework! Her 21-year-old self transmigrated into her 28-year-old body: Huh? Why is her husband so bad in bed?! And why does he keep wanting a second child? Two brilli 2.9kReads8.9Score17714d adds

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11. 61 沉 The Sinking Boat and the Evening Sun 沉舟与晚晴 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance106k WordsCompleted [Government Insider + Powerful Official Romance + Age Gap + Sweet Romance + Workplace Love] He was a powerful figure with an infinitely bright future, a dazzling yet cold star in the political firmament. Calm, restrained, and indifferent to women, he remained that way until a work meeting, when one glimpse of a girl with a smile bright as the morning sun left him utterly captivated: Su Wanqing. 2.6kReads6.8Score23814d adds

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    Same author, both are intellectually inclined! So detailed! Full of nuance!

12. 62 一 A Single Thought of Perfect Enlightenment 一念圆明 Yi Wantang意晚棠Modern Romance157k WordsCompleted [Fated reunion across past and present lives · Modern/Ancient] Impoverished painter × young general Graduate student in history × mysterious collector Time passed, and the years gathered dust. When he met her again, he no longer knew how many springs and autumns he had wandered through alone. He said, “I’ve liked you for a long time.” “A long time?” Shen Que murmured in disbelief. Surely she was the one who had liked him for so long. “How could you have liked me for a long time?” By her reck 139Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A story of past and present lives, brimming with a sense of destiny, an intellectual romance, not simplistic, not mindless, and not clichéd. The writing is delicate and fluid, the plot is captivating and moving—a rare gem from Tomato.

13. 63 多 Reunited with My Secret Crush Years Later 多年后重遇暗恋对象 Baitala白塔拉Modern Romance152k WordsOngoing [Mature Leads | Workplace Romance | Secret Crush | Boss and Subordinate | Two Intellectual Equals] [Branch Director x Head Office Boss] Jiang Li lives for her work, but she was late on the day the head office leadership came to inspect. She prepared to apologize. "Sorry, I'm..." Before she could finish, she saw the big boss seated at the head of the conference table. A shirt and tie beneath his black trench coat. The boy's face from her memories had grown more mature, and he now possessed the a 4.1kReads—Score56214d adds

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    The female lead reunites with her high school crush at work; they're now colleagues, both intellectually gifted and equally matched. There's no unnecessary dialogue; they're both incredibly intelligent. A super engaging story about a mature couple.

14. 64 雪 Spring Burns Through the Ashes of Snow 雪烬春灼 The Remarkable Wang Shiyi了不起的王十一Ancient Romance189k WordsOngoing A historical tale of destruction and renewal, hatred and redemption, political intrigue and true devotion. Watch as yesterday's blazing sun is tempered in the deepest darkness, and at last becomes a bright moon shining over the land. Wang Chunxue went from being the prized jewel of the Langya Wang clan to the daughter of a condemned traitor. The imperial decree accusing her family of treason crushed everything she had: her father and brothers, her glory, and her betrothal to the Crown Prince. Af 85Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A story by Shuangqiang.

15. 65 穿 Transmigrating Across the Stars, Every Husband Is a Big Shot 穿越星际老公个个是大佬 Red Mandala红色曼陀罗Modern Romance287k WordsCompleted The moment Jiang Nuan opened her eyes, she had become the darling of one of the top families in the Interstellar Federation. Her mother was one of the Federation’s only two SS-rank purification ability powerhouses, and Jiang Nuan herself had an SSS-rank talent, unmatched in ten thousand years. She had surpassed her mother and stood above all others in the interstellar world. Born at the top of the pyramid, with an extraordinary ability and a family 2.6kReads6.8Score22214d adds

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    It looks great, and everyone's intelligence is on point.

16. 66 理 Rational People Can Fall in Love Without It Being Boring 理智者恋爱不无趣 A Hundred Stars一百颗星星Modern Romance178k WordsCompleted Zhong Xihuan looked at Gu Fei and said earnestly, “To me, you’re someone special.” Gu Fei paused, then smiled. “Anyone who didn’t know better would think you were confessing your love to me.” Zhong Xihuan: “But you know I’m not.” Gu Fei: “I know.” Zhong Xihuan: “My world is filled with pink bubbles. Whenever they threaten to drown me, you’re always there to pull me back. You’re like…” Gu Fei: “Like what?” Zhong Xihuan: “Like a black moon, opposed to my world but not to me.” Gu Fei asked with a s —Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 67 智 Intellectual Romance Is Sweet Too 智性恋也很甜 Su Is Not Sauce苏不是酱Modern Romance155k WordsOngoing [Childhood sweethearts + sweet campus romance + evenly matched leads, happy ending] [Gentle, aloof top student with a soft spot for her VS straight-shooting girl who can’t read the signs] After getting into the prestigious high school she wanted, she runs into her childhood sweetheart, who left without a word years ago. Pretend not to know him? She makes a bold move instead! A little feigned heartbreak is all it takes to make him lose his composure. “I’ve always thought of her as my little siste —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a uniquely charming romance novel. The story focuses on the theme of "intellectual love," with both the male and female protagonists possessing exceptionally high intelligence and unique talents. They first meet at academic seminars or intellectual exchanges, their thoughts sparking brilliant insights. In their daily interactions, from in-depth discussions of philosophical propositions to jointly solving complex puzzles, love quietly blossoms amidst intellectual exchanges. The book avoids clichéd melodramatic plots, instead delicately depicting the process of their spiritual connection, showcasing the sweetness and romance of high-IQ love. The plot is ingenious, and the emotions are sincere and moving, allowing readers yearning for deep emotional connections and spiritual resonance to fully immerse themselves in this beautiful story of intellectual love.

18. 68 理 A Rational Romance 理性的恋爱 Funny Little Tangerine搞笑小桔Modern Romance37k WordsCompleted Help everyone learn how to fall in love! Help everyone find the one they’re destined for! Heartbroken? How do you turn things around? There’s no such thing as a romance you can’t make work, only people who don’t know how to love! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 69 漂 A Beautiful Woman's Journey as a Livestreamer 漂亮美人的直播之路 Little Wang Learns to Swim小王学游泳Modern Romance470k WordsCompleted Ming Yuantang wanted to make her way as a livestreamer by relying on her beauty. Little did she know that her absurd antics would become famous before her looks did. On her first day streaming, a big spender tried to give her advice. She talked back, but he didn't get mad. Instead, he sent her a Carnival gift and waited to walk her off the clock. Sister Xuebi helped connect her with a top streamer, a famous host personally taught her how to battle other streamers, and Third Brother suddenly show 654Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A good male lead is one who can help the female lead move forward.

20. 70 不 I Don’t Want to Win Over That Chosen One 不想攻略那个气运之子 Glutinous Rice Cake糯米白年糕Ancient Romance340k WordsCompleted [A Seemingly Sweet, Actually Serial-Lying Cousin × A Scheming, Cold-Hearted Child of Destiny] [One-on-One Romance] After transmigrating and binding herself to a romance System, Xu Ningzhen learns that her target is a noble-born, brilliant child of destiny. She thinks she’s been handed the script of a romance novel heroine and prepares to begin her mission. A strange dream reveals a glimpse of a conspiracy. It turns out she’s only a tool. Once her mission succeeds, the System will take her place. 5.5kReads9.0Score81414d adds

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    You can tell from watching that the male and female leads have a bickering, adversarial relationship [kissing emoji], but they can't help being attracted to each other. The main reason is the female lead's strong and resilient nature; she was controlled by a wild system for over ten years, and she battled wits with both the system and the male lead, ultimately defeating the system. Her romantic storyline with the male lead is also super nice.

21. 71 破 Breaking the Deadlock, A New Beginning 破局，新生 Tao Yaoyao11桃夭夭11Modern Romance155k WordsCompleted An apology is the most worthless liability in the world. Her story may seem unique because of its drama and the glamour of the financial world. But strip away those outward labels, and the confusion, struggle, doubts from others, and nights spent doubting herself may be familiar to women running their own races in life, wherever they may be. Wherever you are and whatever you are facing right now, I want to use Su Xiaoxiao’s still-unfolding, yet already radiant journey to tell you: First, reco 34Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you enjoy listening to audiobooks, I recommend using Tomato Listening. Choose the sweet, girly voice option for this type of audiobook. Do you think anyone likes it? It's not about rebirth, time travel, a system, scheming women, or domineering CEOs. The opening is captivating and immersive, and it's very rational!

22. 72 半 A Half-Summer Romance with Medicine 半夏医缘 Walnut Mochi核桃麻薯Ancient Romance200k WordsOngoing [Historical Romance] [Northern Guardian General x Daughter of a Physician] [Two Strong Leads] [Mutual Secret Crush] [They Choose Each Other] [Court Intrigue] - Lin Banxia, a graduate student of traditional Chinese medicine, pushes herself too hard studying late night after late night and collapses from exhaustion at her desk. When she opens her eyes again, her soul has crossed a thousand years and entered the body of Chen Qingdai, the daughter of the Chen family’s medical clinic, who had collaps 1Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 73 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, 571Reads—Score10814d adds

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    Girls, highly recommended! The following male and female leads are both intelligent and have strong values! The first is a long-awaited reunion; the second is an arranged marriage that blossoms into love; the third is a long-planned scheme; the fourth is a reconciliation after a broken relationship. [Admiration]

24. 74 死 Three Years After Faking My Death, My One True Love Is Married 死遁三年，白月光已婚 Maizi Star麦兹星Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + both leads have no past romantic entanglements + powerful family background + age gap + intense romantic tension][On-location weather reporter ✖️ powerful man in government] Because she loves the wilderness and the wind, Lu Jinqiu stands in the middle of a typhoon, clinging to the principle, “Life is nothing but scallions, ginger, and garlic. Be a little scallion-smart, ginger up a little, and if all else fails, garlic it.” And so, muddling through, she spends three 377Reads—Score10814d adds
25. 75 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 70Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 76 何 When Will I See Lin Shen? 何时见林深 Maizi Star麦兹星Modern Romance127k WordsCompleted [Radiant university lecturer × aloof tech mogul] [Reunion after years apart from the start + campus romance + rekindled love + both devoted to each other + romantic tension] "All right, then." Just two words, and Lin Shen and Shi Jianqing’s love was sealed away for years. Lin Shen never expected to run into Shi Jianqing again at the university sports meet. He was a high-profile company CEO, while she was an ordinary university lecturer. Somehow, he ended up becoming her "benefactor." Time had do 92Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 77 先 Married First, Fell in Love Later: My Wife Is from the Republic of China Era 先婚后爱我媳妇来自民国 Guanyin Milk Pudding观音奶冻Modern Romance215k WordsCompleted A Republican-era inheritor of Lu embroidery vs. the modern head of a Lu embroidery company She comes from 1935, when the nation was lost and the land was ravaged by suffering. When the Japanese set their sights on her family’s treasured legacy, she would rather die than surrender, determined to stab one of them through the heart before she went. She thought she was as good as dead, but instead she found herself at a wedding, and she was the bride? The man looked down at her, his voice pitched ju 91Reads—Score—14d adds

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    No one is holding back.

28. 78 刑 A Detective Meets You at the Wrong Time 刑警，在错的时间遇上你 Edamame Lover爱吃醋毛豆Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted On a business trip, Ye Hanxin was unexpectedly caught up in a hijacking by internationally wanted criminals aboard her flight. At the brink of life and death, the police detective Gu Qingyi shielded her with his body, trading his life for her safety. She thought the harrowing ordeal was nothing more than a brief interlude in her life. But after returning home, she discovered that he was the man her best friend planned to confess her feelings to. Steady and reserved, the detective knew she had 2.7kReads7.0Score23414d adds

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    Having read books for thirty years, I found this one to be really good. The male lead is a criminal police officer who falls in love with the female lead during a rescue mission on a plane. He pursues her, but she tries to avoid him, which makes her lose control. The plot is incredibly addictive!

29. 79 京 The Tide Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港澜渡 A Book Worth a Fortune一本千万利Modern Romance631k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, slowly climbing] [Hong Kong old-money style vs. Beijing political circles] [Intrigue and covert battles among the wealthy] [High-IQ business and romance] [Slow burn, not a fast-paced power fantasy; feel free to skip chapters] Four pairs of hunters, four hunts. The rain pours over Hong Kong. Come enjoy a TVB-style romance, business-war, and suspense drama! Sweet nothings go beyond “Stay a little longer” and “I adore you” to include “I’m crazy about you.” Duplicity is the 8.1kReads8.9Score74014d adds

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    It's like writing a highly engaging romance story with the skill of a serious drama writer; the quality is completely different.

30. 80 潮 Tidal Boundaries 潮汐界限 Milky Candy Puff奶糖酥Modern Romance348k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available, published under the title Tidal Boundaries] There were two unspoken sayings around the office building: First, when Zhou Yushen's car passed Guanfujie, even the snow on the ground would sensibly melt away a little. Second, he never let his schedule stop for anyone. Only later did Wei Xi learn that both sayings were wrong. * At an industry forum, Wei Xi was unexpectedly called up to sit in the front row. With every gaze fixed on her, she spoke quickly and prec 55.6kReads9.4Score7.3k14d adds
31. 81 雾 The Misty Isle Equation 雾屿方程式 Victoria YaVictoria呀Mystery852k WordsCompleted The book just finished, so the rating is low for now. It’ll gradually go up. Please don’t let that scare you off, dear readers! The Equation of Misty Isle [High-Stakes Version] When a model student who steals exam questions meets a fallen genius, fate has already written the only solution to this game played in the name of mathematics. Wu Wu wants to break free from the gilded cage her mother built. Jiang Yu wants to bury the bloody truth behind his father’s death. They fall in love amid the 36Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    The pinnacle of intellectual romance! *The Foggy Island Equation* [Exciting Synopsis] When a model student who steals math problems encounters a fallen genius, this mathematically-themed game has already been written with a single solution by fate. Wu Wu wants to break free from the golden cage her mother forged, while Jiang Yu wants to bury the crimson truth of his father's death. They fall in love amidst the folds of the Riemann Hypothesis and fight each other in the cracks of the Cauchy inequality. "Jiang Yu, if loving you is an unsolvable equation..." "Then overturn the entire number field, my good girl. You know I never use the standard answer when solving problems." [Literary Synopsis] When a perfect mask meets a broken genius, two souls cursed by mathematics meet in a coordinate system of lies and truth. Wu Wu, the model student in the top class, hides a stolen math problem USB drive beneath her ever-present smile. Jiang Yu, the troubled boy in Class 7, hides the sharp edge of a CMO gold medal behind his violent fists. "Why teach me math?" "Why overturn my case?" A rooftop transaction in an abandoned school building, a bloody dawn in an underground boxing ring, a stunning reversal in the CMO finals. A top student's heart meets a math genius's obsession. They use the Riemann Hypothesis to solve a murder case and Fourier Transform to unravel a conspiracy. "Jiang Yu, let's do a proof—" "Prove that all the lies are because I love you." [Synopsis in plain language] A campus suspense romance, featuring a seemingly well-behaved, model student who is actually quite rational, plus a charmingly roguish but intelligent male lead (๑Ő௰Ő๑). There won't be any inexplicable love or lustful advances in this story. I highly recommend reading at least to Chapter Seven, "The Singularity," for a thrilling tug-of-war between the leads! Hope you enjoy it!

32. 82 雾 Clear Skies Over Misty Isle 雾屿晴明 Victoria YaVictoria呀Modern Romance36k WordsOngoing Eightieth consecutive-win champion of the Black Panther underground fight club + key point guard for the national men’s basketball team + gold-medal CMO + savage math genius + undercover cop in Jingbo City + high school bully who never smoked, drank, or picked on classmates + untamed, rebellious heartthrob = Jiang Yu (Zeta) Scheming, talented actress and top student + clear-eyed porcelain doll + stubborn, rational striver + master of psychological games + a madwoman who never gives up + psychol 5Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 83 银 The Galaxy and His Cat 银河与他的猫 Yang Qinglin杨清霖Modern Romance107k WordsCompleted During the summer before her junior year of college, Qi Qingqing attends a research camp at K University in the United States. She gets lost before the opening ceremony and is found by Wen Xingzhi on one of the floors of the astrophysics center. She falls in love at first sight, and the outgoing, bold young woman openly begins to pursue him. She bursts into his world like a blazing light, turning his entire life upside down. Though her plans often backfire, she quietly finds a place in Wen Xingz 600Reads9.5Score13914d adds

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    [Admiration][Admiration]

34. 84 星 A Season Beneath the Starlight 星光下的季节 Meng Zhashang孟柞苌Modern Romance463k WordsCompleted A love story between a short-form drama actor and a master’s student in sociology. Not a feel-good power fantasy, not love at first sight. A slow-paced, realistic story with introverted leads who are both strong in their own ways, following a short-form drama actor’s journey to break into the mainstream. What to expect: lots of introspection. What makes it different: observations and analysis of the short-form drama industry. If you’re an introvert, or an ISTJ, INTJ, or INFJ, or you enjoy a slow 167Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Kissing scenes: 99, 103, 106, 108-109

35. 85 点 Turning Slaves into Lamps 点奴为灯 Rebellious Heroine反骨女侠Ancient Romance490k WordsOngoing [Historical Romance and Political Intrigue x Nation and Family] [Pure Historical Romance x Two Strong Leads] [Mystery and Investigation x Ensemble Cast] [No Golden Finger, No Transmigration, No Rebirth] [A Must-Read for Detail Lovers] [Brain-Burning Political Intrigue] [An Enduring Prince Stripped of His Status x A Clever Slave Girl Who Grows Stronger] -- Two Kingdoms, North and South | Power Struggles Between Great Houses | A Blood Feud -- A lowly slave who crawled out of a stinking ditch behin 188Reads8.1Score10614d adds

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    I just found this, it's super cute!

36. 86 人 Years of Love and Hate in This World 人间爱恨年 Chocolate KEKE巧克力KEKEModern Romance312k WordsCompleted The bloodied man murmured weakly, “Honey, save me…” Onstage, his bright smile as he made a heart with his hands for the camera shone like sunlight. In the bathroom, he blushed and turned away in a fluster, his Adam’s apple bobbing. On countless mornings, he pressed his forehead to hers and panted softly, “Baby…” Those scenes held excitement and sweetness, but above all, they were heartbreakingly shattered. Tech tycoon Xie Zhiyong, worth a trillion: “Without you, this place is missing a piece.” —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    What qualifies? A good-looking match, a good IQ match, and a good social status... See for yourself, use your brain.

37. 87 娱 A Showbiz Couple’s Love Story 娱乐圈CP恋爱实录 Dan Uncle耽叔Two Male Leads473k WordsOngoing [Main story complete. Extra chapters updated from time to time~] [Two male leads + real-life CP in the entertainment industry + child later on + both Alpha, both strong, both devoted to each other + sweet romance + mutual doting + a slight focus on the top + flirtatious younger man and gentle, fatherly boyfriend + each other's one and only, first love, and lifelong protectors] [All-rounder ACE, beautiful and cool top x sunny, outgoing, handsome bottom] [A fantastic contrast: cat-like top and dog 1.4kReads—Score10014d adds

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    The male lead has an incredibly contrasting personality; his emotional intelligence, IQ, and aesthetic sense are all off the charts, making him extremely charming.

38. 88 绝 The Peerless Master Is Actually a Lazybones 绝世高手其实是条咸鱼 Free Ash Gray自由的烟灰色Ancient Romance494k WordsCompleted The heroine is a straight woman with formidable martial arts skills. The hero is a scion of an aristocratic family who seems harmless but is ruthless beneath the surface. There are no palace intrigues or household battles because the hero and her father take care of every problem. Both the hero and her prince father dote on her. (Both are untouched; sweet romance.) 4.3kReads8.2Score35514d adds
39. 89 予 I Give You Eternal Life 予你长生 Tu Shiqi兔拾柒Modern Romance173k WordsCompleted [Extra-Sweet Romance + One-on-One Love + Eight-Year Age Gap + Mutual Love + Jiangnan Aristocratic Family + Childhood Sweethearts] The short drama of the same name is currently airing! [Gentle and Refined Eldest Son of an Aristocratic Family x Lively, Clever, Beloved Beauty] Yu Ci was raised by Fu Zeyi. When she called him Uncle, he gave her all his gentleness and patience. She knew he was beyond her reach. He was the eldest son of the Fu family, eight years older than her, and engaged to her aun 11.1kReads9.4Score1.6k14d adds

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    Drinking in the gentle breeze and idly embracing the moon, slowly brewing tea and savoring the passing time, "Giving You Eternity" unfolds like a meticulous ink painting, outlining the "etiquette" and "affection" of a centuries-old family within a small space. The characters in the drama are measured in their actions and words. The male lead, Fu Zeyi, is a gentleman, gentle and refined; the female lead, Yu Ci, is graceful as water and resilient as a reed.

40. 90 重 Reborn as the Beloved of Everyone: The Movie Emperor's Wife Is Poor and Fierce Again 重生团宠：影帝夫人又穷又凶 Not Dim-Witted After Waking Up睡醒不呆Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [Print edition signed for publication] [Insanely outrageous wish-fulfillment + a few secret identities + savage online roasts + devoted romance with both leads’ first love + dazzling the world] In her previous life, she died with regrets. Now she has been reborn in the middle of a massive online hate campaign! If they’re going to hate on her anyway, she might as well stop pretending! Her scumbag fiancé gets shoved into a cold pool, then coughs and blames her? Sheng Wenyin: “What, caught a cold? 137kReads9.6Score14.4k14d adds

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    "Intellectual Love" is truly unlike any other novel! It avoids clichéd plots and the story flows smoothly. The male and female leads are amazing, and the writing style is unique and hilarious, it cracked me up!

41. 91 亲 Dear Officer Shen 亲爱的沈警官 Fish Bait and Cats鱼饵与猫Modern Romance325k WordsCompleted Originally titled Dear Officer Shen Beautiful, sweet-voiced internet celebrity ✖️ scheming criminal investigation division chief (Not a strong female lead. She speaks her mind, so there aren't many misunderstandings. She doesn't cause trouble. The heroine grows over time, so if that's not your thing, please don't read.) [A long-planned scheme + marriage first, love later + romance-focused + sweet indulgence + subtle, heart-fluttering flirtation] What does it feel like to look for a boyfriend for 2.8kReads9.3Score34714d adds

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    This is it! Highly recommend focusing on both emotional intelligence and IQ!

42. 92 娟 As Though Polished 娟然如拭 Bei Jincheng北锦澄Modern Romance155k WordsCompleted Guiding Romance + Workplace Marriage + Healing + CEO + Long-Running Scheme + Personal Growth Wang Juan had known her first love for ten years and been married to him for five, but then she suddenly discovered that her husband was attracted to men. As an HR professional, she thought she was good at reading people, yet she couldn't see through her husband. And somehow, she ended up hiring a marketing director who claimed he'd been in love with her for years. Faced with a marketing director who was 57Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A gentle and restrained guiding lover

43. 93 溶 North and South of Rongcheng 溶城南北 Unsweetened Tangyuan不甜的汤圆Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted [Older man who takes the initiative and guides the romance x younger woman focused on her career and tangled up in love | equally matched leads | both sexually inexperienced | HE] Two years ago, Huo Xuchuan, head of the Huo family, died at sea in a plane crash. At just twenty-four, Huo Zhaoning seized power with an iron fist and firmly took the top seat. From north to south in Rongcheng, almost everyone was waiting to see the Huo family become a laughingstock, to watch the once-mighty family fal 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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    No stupidity, no saints, everyone's a villain!!! The older, steady, guiding male lead meets the younger, conflicted, career-driven female lead. When love isn't a necessity, how does it quietly blossom?

44. 94 星 Starfall Dreamtalk 星落梦语 Fish Beneath the Stars星星下的鱼Ancient Romance725k WordsOngoing [Pretend GL] + [BG] + [Domineering, coercive romance, a groveling pursuit after betrayal, and winning hearts with tricks] + [One-on-one romance] + [Happy ending] Readers who prefer chaste stories, beware!!! (Also known as: The Heroine Is Always Thinking About How to Survive) Overworked office worker Meng Jian transmigrates into a fantasy world. She thinks she can coast to an easy, sweet romance by binding herself to a romance System, but it turns out the System is a scammer too! It gives her not 49Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    Whether he's intellectually oriented or not is hard to say, but he's definitely not love-struck.

45. 95 和 After Switching Lives with a Tycoon, She Turned the Ultra-Luxury Socialite World Upside Down 和大佬互换后她炸翻了顶奢豪门 Shen Nanxin沈南辛Modern Romance470k WordsCompleted [Also known as: The Overbearing CEO and the Celebrity Who Swapped Bodies and Reformed the Entertainment Industry] Third-rate actress Zhong Ruanxing has faced endless controversy over her sexy figure ever since her debut, with scandalous rumors constantly swirling around her. She is suppressed by industry bigwigs and dragged down by rivals, while smear campaigns come one after another. For years, she has been unable to shake her image as a sexy star, and her career has been severely hampered. Son 52.3kReads9.6Score8.6k14d adds

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    Waaaaah, I'm so happy, it's so wonderful!

46. 96 世 The Birth of the World's First Reptile Petting Zoo 世界第一爬宠馆诞生记 Riding the Wind, Cleaving the Waves御风斩浪Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Originally titled The Amazing Reptile House. Slice of life + semi-fictional setting + 1v1 snake couple + a little golden finger (The protagonist is based on a real person, with some fictional details. See the end of Chapter 1 for content warnings.) Lin Ai has loved fluffy animals since she was little, but every pet she got would run away. Then, after her family went bankrupt, someone gave her a “little pet” that wouldn’t run off. Her great-aunt’s aunt’s sworn elder sister gave her a long, smooth 13.3kReads9.6Score1.9k14d adds
47. 97 老 My Wife May Not Be Human, But She’s Beautiful and Powerful 老婆虽然非人类，但实在美丽强大 Riding the Wind, Cleaving the Waves御风斩浪Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted As a cheat player with many restrictions in a survival game, Shi Jinzhe received a special item as a reward, well, more like a forced handout, after the third game. A living, willful nonhuman creature. The item had blood-red lips, a ribbon covering her eyes, and a swaying waist beneath which lay a purple snake tail glimmering with dark scales. From then on, Shi Jinzhe ate, slept, and played the game with her always at his side. He had to take the snake everywhere. And after taking her along long 13kReads9.4Score1.6k14d adds
48. 98 重EN Too Many Reborn Heroes? Time to Bring in the Government 重生者太密集？我带国家队下场 Bian Lu边鹿Sci-Fi & Apocalypse758k WordsCompleted (A feel-good power fantasy, with a beautiful, badass heroine who confiscates golden fingers) “Sheng is the boss around here. She's ruthless and doesn't waste words. Cross her, and she'll take you down!” In the year 2323 of the Star Era, the apocalypse is about to begin. Some people awaken their powers early, while reborn people are already making their moves… As the head of a new department, Sheng An is responsible for recruiting and leading all the powered and reborn individuals, preparing for 123.7kReads9.7Score17.5k14d adds
49. 99 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 1.2kReads8.8Score10314d adds

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    The delicate emotional portrayal is particularly moving, and the gentle male lead's gradual and profound love is irreplaceable.

50. 100 闺 My Best Friend Wants to Snare a Rich Husband, but I Want to Make It on My Own 闺蜜要钓金龟婿，我要成就我自己 Big Boss Norma诺玛大大Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted A powerful, straightforward man pursues his wife with passion and flair, acting fast, accurately, and decisively. The top student heroine is levelheaded about love and marriage, both sweet and alluring, with an inner strength and stability. Four female college students support one another, growing toward the sun and following the light. Mi Lailai has met Zhou Suhui three times in all. Every time, he speaks bluntly and gets straight to the point, always aiming to wrap things up quickly. The first 321Reads—Score—14d adds

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    An intellectually driven romance: a powerful and successful man pursues his wife with a direct, passionate, and swift approach. A brilliant female protagonist navigates love with rationality, embodying both purity and allure, possessing a strong and stable core. Four female college students support each other, growing stronger together.

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