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Any Modern Romance Novels About Arranged Political Marriages Between Two Powerful Families That Turn Into Love? 有没有先婚后爱的高干文啊，两个家庭政治联姻那种

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Both leads come from prominent families, and they’re both exceptional. I’d love to read novels like Marry If You Dare.

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1 Old-Time Rain Between Hong Kong and Beijing 港京旧时雨 Shi Zha Ya贳栅啞Modern Romance669k WordsCompleted Mutual secret crush × age gap × protective, fatherly type × long-planned pursuit Warm, sly diplomat vs. cool, dazzling legal beauty Love makes the one with the upper hand bow their head: evenly matched *Everyone in Hong Kong City knows that Wen Yang, the heiress of the Wen family, is spoiled and hot-tempered. She has a stunning face that’s impossible to look away from, sometimes cool and distant, sometimes bright and dazzling. *The craziest things Wen Yang has ever done were flying off to study 12.1kReads8.9Score1.3k14d adds
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The first book features a diplomat versus a lawyer, a sweet and equally matched romance between two strong-willed individuals—a worthwhile read! The second book is a slow-burning, sweet romance about an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, featuring a wealthy young master from a business family versus a beautiful woman from a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners.
2 A Little Crybaby, Caught in a Kiss 缠吻小哭包 Shi Zha Ya贳栅啞Modern Romance346k WordsCompleted (It's the same story as Thirty-Three Years in Spring and Tangled Kisses for the Little Crybaby.) [Eight-year age gap] [Married first, fall in love later × Secret crush becomes mutual] [Daddy-type husband vs. affectionate little crybaby] [Soft, delicate beauty in a cheongsam vs. aloof, refined young master with a scheming side] * The only son of the wealthy Shen family, Shen Yanzhi defied his family's objections and joined the military, where he served for fifteen years. In the late spring of hi 3.7kReads8.9Score45514d adds
3 Within and Beyond the Red Walls, Spring Breeze Enters the Game 红墙内外，春风入局 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance521k WordsCompleted [Older, Powerful Man] [Age Gap] [Junior Clerk] [Career Growth] [Guiding Lover] [Sweet Romance] One chance encounter, one moment of curiosity, and one... At some point, everything began to change. 58.6kReads8.5Score4.3k14d adds
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Who understands the sense of security that comes with a mature, older man?! The male lead is steady, reliable, gentle, and protective—so swoon-worthy! Ahhhhhh! The story focuses on the female lead's growth and transformation, with high-energy, non-stop action!
4 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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A captivating tale of a scheming manipulator pursuing his wife! A high-ranking tycoon falls in love at first sight with a junior employee, deliberately getting close to her and slowly winning her over, transforming curiosity into the one and only love of his life!
5 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
6 A Good Match for Marriage 宜嫁宜娶 Wawa Is Not a Cabbage Heart娃娃不是菜心Modern Romance645k WordsCompleted Welcome, drama fans! Two storylines: [son of a bureau chief x daughter of a deputy director] & [high-ranking official’s family x heiress] Ji Yunjia found Song Jiming holding her camisole, looking puzzled. “How is this so padded when you haven’t even put it on?” His gaze drifted to her chest. It wasn’t big, but it didn’t look small either. He chuckled. “Ms. Ji, you’ve got quite a lot of padding there.” Ji Yunjia’s face burned. She hurriedly snatched it from him. “What do you know?” She was wearin 22kReads9.0Score1.8k14d adds
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The two were married due to their parents' arrangement. Both had people they liked, but they shared sound values and knew they should treat each other well and respect each other's dignity. Through their interactions, they gradually fell in love. Although there were some twists and turns, the ending was happy.
7 Slightly Tipsy in Blue 青色微醺 Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance393k WordsCompleted Signed for publication, with a short drama adaptation now streaming (Arranged marriage to love + the second male lead takes the lead + long-planned romance + cozy, low-key sweet romance) The day Fu Qingyin finally gave up on Song Ziyan, she went to see his uncle, Song Zheng. Two wooden signs hung at the entrance to the teahouse, one higher than the other. Each bore a line of writing: A joyful reunion, a happy occasion. The man sat ramrod straight, his expression calm and composed, with the refin 23.8kReads9.2Score2.7k14d adds
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A high-ranking official romance novel, an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, super sweet, super doting, and super good! [Que Shi's masterpiece][Que Shi's masterpiece][Que Shi's masterpiece][Please follow][Please follow][Please follow]
8 Reunited After Parting, the Big Shot Won't Stop Pursuing Me 别后重逢，大佬穷追不舍 Liu ll刘llModern Romance375k WordsCompleted A print edition has been signed. "The short drama is now online. Search for: The Seventh Heartbeat." It was widely rumored in the capital's elite circles that Lu Jingshen, heir to the Lu family, had no interest in women. That changed one day when he opened a private Weibo account and posted a photo. A head of long black hair lay spread across the bed, and his fingers were interlaced with someone's. The internet erupted instantly. Everyone speculated about who had managed to win the heart of this 4.7kReads9.1Score1.6k14d adds
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The collection is all organized for you. Each one has its own unique characteristics. I especially recommend "Rose and Hymn," featuring an absolutely guiding male lead and a fatherly husband, and "Evening Star for You," both of which are highly recommended and guaranteed to be sweet.
9 The Stars Gift You the Night 晚星予你 150 in Gaokao Geography高考地理150Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The print edition of Late Stars for You is now available] [A refined but wicked doctor X a dazzling, spirited teacher, first and only love, happy ending] After breaking up with her ex-boyfriend, Song Wanxing quickly married the man her family had introduced her to. To Song Wanxing's mother, Jin Ze was an ideal son-in-law. To their friends, he was a devoted husband. And as a partner to share everyday life with, he was perfect. Their marriage of convenience, in which each got what they wanted, wa 10kReads8.6Score2.3k14d adds
10 Leaping Toward the Rose 扑向玫瑰 Wusu Bubble Rice Cracker乌苏泡仙贝Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted [The physical edition of Roses and Hymns is now available] [Princess x daddy type: a mixed-race, spirited heiress * an older, scheming Daddy] [Marriage first, love later + long-planned romance + devoted couple + happy ending] Her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, Lu Jingran, is obsessed with playing the hero to Cinderella. Shen Jinyi decides to break off their engagement and find someone else. After much deliberation, she gathers her courage and approaches Lu Jingran’s older brother, Lu Huishi, 31.5kReads9.5Score4k14d adds
11 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 10.2kReads9.1Score1.2k14d adds
12 After Marriage, the Aloof Beauty Is Held by the Weary Tycoon, Who Kisses and Clings to Her 婚后清冷美人被厌世大佬搂腰缠吻 Cranes Part from Green Mountains鹤别青山Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted [Short drama now available] [Both Pure + Marriage First, Love Later + Secretly Planned for a Long Time + Sweet Everyday Romance] A devoted-to-his-wife young master × a cool, aloof finance department beauty Gu Zhiyan confidently believes that with Shen Nanyin's family background, she'll come crawling back to him sooner or later. Until he sees her get into the Lu family's exclusive luxury car with his own eyes. One night, Gu Zhiyan gets blackout drunk and pounds on the door, his eyes red as he beg 42.1kReads9.4Score5.2k14d adds
13 I'm Already in the Late Stages of Cancer, So What's Wrong with Going a Little Crazy? 我都癌症晚期了，疯一点怎么了 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance525k WordsCompleted Original title: I’m Already in the Late Stages of Cancer, So What’s Wrong with Going a Little Crazy? Lin Qian, hailed as the most eligible young lady in the capital, was gentle, refined, elegant, and proper. She could read at three, write poetry at five, was exceptionally well-read, and excelled at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Everyone who met her praised her without end. Lin Qian had been raised from childhood on the principle: “At home, obey your father; after marriage, obey your 20.5kReads9.4Score2.2k14d adds
14 Sharing His Bed 与他共枕 A Page of Fireworks一纸烟火Modern Romance516k WordsCompleted (Adapted into the short drama "Miss Xu, Don’t Settle". The Tomato-produced short drama "Sharing His Bed" launched on Tomato on November 26.) Shang Yiran and Xu Mubai have been married for five years, and have spent all five fighting. Three years into their marriage, Xu Mubai became pregnant. She tried to tell Shang Yiran, “Let’s make a real go of this.” He responded with cold indifference. After that, they each went their own way. One is cold, arrogant, and conceited; the other is stubborn and u 7.2kReads9.1Score55414d adds
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The male and female leads had a politically arranged marriage. Everyone says that forced marriages are never sweet, but who says they aren't? They're incredibly sweet!
15 Newlyweds, Growing Closer 新婚渐浓 Dan Jian丹笺Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted Marriage before love / Adult romance / A slow, steady relationship / Sweet romance Cool, rational neurosurgeon vs. attentive, service-oriented head of a corporate group The marriage between Shen Mingyue and Bo Yi began with a drunken joke between their grandfathers. Out of gratitude for an old kindness, Shen Mingyue agreed to marry him to help her family out of a difficult situation. On the first day of their marriage, she was called back to the hospital for an emergency surgery and didn’t come 32.4kReads8.9Score3.4k14d adds
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This is a marriage of convenience between a businessman and a political figure, where love blossoms after an arranged marriage. The female lead is a neurosurgeon whose parents, as diplomatic ambassadors, are constantly on the go. Her childhood lack of love has made her exceptionally independent and clear-headed, always maintaining a subtle distance from others. The male lead, though a corporation president, isn't the typical domineering CEO; he's gentle and restrained. Both are supportive and understanding partners, without any clingy or dependent behavior. The plot unfolds smoothly and gently, without any melodramatic power struggles or backstabbing. The emotional portrayal is delicate and moving. Highly recommended!
16 Zero-Degree Intimacy 零度暧昧 Lan Sheng澜笙Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [The print edition goes on sale across all platforms on August 1] [Short drama now streaming] Previously titled: Zero-Degree Intimacy [One-on-one romance + both leads’ first love + happy ending + secret marriage + sweet romance ♥ Double-layer milk foam, 70% sugar!] (Rich, sharp-tongued, scheming investor Jian Yuchen VS money-loving, mischievous young designer Wen Ni) In a nutshell: She married her nemesis. In physics, zero degrees is the point where ice and water coexist. Zero-degree intimacy is 79.1kReads9.5Score9.6k14d adds
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The male lead has been secretly in love since high school; both characters are virgins (psychologically and physically). It's super good.
17 Green Hills Like Jade 青山似玉 Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available) [Love after marriage, age gap, slow-burn everyday sweetness] *A gentle beauty from a family of scholars × a refined, fatherly man *A comic artist with a billion in assets × an influential Beijing aristocrat and chamber of commerce chairman Chu Shuang knew from childhood that she was promised to the Sheng family of the imperial capital, but she had never met her fiancé. Later, by a twist of fate, she moved into the Sheng residence and met her friend’s older br 134.8kReads9.5Score15.5k14d adds
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This is a must-read! And there's no female rivalry at all; the author seems really cultured! The male and female leads are truly well-matched!
18 A Powerful Family Romance: It Has to Be Her 高干婚恋，非她不可 Wawa Is Not a Cabbage Heart娃娃不是菜心Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted Two couples, two stories. What to look forward to: Department Chief Shen and Miss Bai have known each other since birth. Both work in the public sector, and childhood sweethearts, they marry in a flash, with her moving from the upstairs apartment to the one downstairs. Their married life is a hilarious, sweet romance between a straight-laced man and a spirited, domineering woman. Young Master Cen and his wildflower assistant: the rabbit only eats grass from its own burrow. He’s an arrogant rich 15kReads9.1Score1.3k14d adds
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Childhood sweethearts, an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. He's the son of Secretary Song, she's the daughter of a bureaucrat in the industry and commerce bureau. She was raised as an official's wife, but unfortunately, he didn't go into politics; he started his own business. No special advantages, just the sweetest side story ever! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Smile]
19 I Offer My Devotion to the Passing Years 以我深情祭岁月 Er Qiao二乔Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [The physical book with the same title is now available] “I hesitated once. I turned back to face the slightest glimmer of hope, yet no one cared.” “Later, a thick fog rolled in. You said you loved me so much, but why was your love thinner than the fog, so faint I could barely see it?” Shen Nian 74.3kReads9.4Score6.7k14d adds
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The second one...
20 Hot Love After Marriage: Lord Chi's Sweetheart Is Too Adorable 婚后热恋：池爷的小棉花她甜爆啦 Qi Jiu柒桕Modern Romance280k WordsCompleted [Mutual healing | Sweet romance | Yandere | Childhood friends | Marriage before love] Everyone knew that the eldest son of the Chi family was irritable, cold, and bad-tempered. No matter how many young women pursued him, he ignored them all, remaining single at twenty-six through sheer force of will. Then one day, the Chi family parents suddenly brought home a girl as soft and warm as a little cotton puff, intending for her to be his wife. Everyone else: Grab some snacks and watch the show. The 3.7kReads9.1Score48514d adds
21 Before Marriage: Stay Away from Me. After Marriage: Come Snuggle, Wife 婚前：别挨我，婚后：老婆贴贴 Old Tenderness旧温柔Modern Romance679k WordsCompleted [Older woman-younger man romance: arrogant young master VS mature, alluring female CEO] The heir to the Feng family was forced to marry Jiang Tang, the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, who was five years older than him. Feng Ling was unhappy about it, so he decided to put Jiang Tang in her place. Before the wedding, Young Master Feng said, “I don't love you, and you shouldn't love me either. After we get married, we'll each do our own thing, and neither of us will interfere in the other's bu 17.9kReads8.5Score1.1k14d adds
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This is incredibly sweet, so sweet it's almost diabetic-inducing! See?
22 Burning Desire 炙热贪欢 Snake Too蛇也Modern Romance484k WordsCompleted [1v1 | Marriage Before Love | Off-the-Charts Sexual Tension | Flirtatious, Both Leads Pure | Entertainment Industry | Ensemble Cast of Beijing’s Elite] [A poised, dazzling heiress × a powerful, influential tycoon] * Qin Yan, the daughter of the Jiang family of the capital, appeared refined and proper, but she was formidable and untamable beneath the surface. She called the shots in the entertainment industry. The top-tier stars feared her, even as they depended on her. She had both the best reso 28.7kReads9.3Score3.3k14d adds
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You won't regret investing in this; come check it out, it's a newly discovered gem. Both the male and female leads come from wealthy families; it's a story of two powerful figures, both are influential, and the female lead has her own ideas. The author writes with great detail; the male lead is instantly attracted to her and becomes infatuated [laughs].
23 Roses and Green Pines 玫瑰与青松 Mantou Is Great馒头很好Modern Romance501k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available on major platforms] [Bonus chapters complete] [Steadfast, fatherly political heavyweight × dazzling, rebellious beauty] [Long-planned romance / marriage first, love later + powerful family background + well-matched families + 12-year age gap + both virgins + sweet romance] Fang Yun is a dazzling, bold rising star in the legal world. In front of others, she’s a “good girl.” It’s all an act! After her scumbag ex cheats on her, she dumps him without hesitation an 23.9kReads9.0Score3k14d adds
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I feel this book is a really good read about life within the system. It's a slow and steady story, without any backstabbing or infighting. The female protagonist is amazing; she doesn't let marriage hold her back, she has her own ideals, and she strives for a wider world. The male protagonist truly loves her. He teaches her how to fish, showing her the skills and experience that come with it, allowing her to achieve her dreams through her own abilities. Even after she becomes pregnant, he doesn't push her behind the scenes but encourages her to follow her heart and reach a broader stage. A wonderful, guiding lover, Q, and a truly strong female protagonist—in real life, women shouldn't be confined by anything. [Heart][Heart][Heart]
24 He Keeps Flirting and Playing Hard to Get! The Rebellious Tycoon Spoils Her Until She Gets Pregnant 他又撩又茶！被桀骜大佬宠到怀孕 Jiang Wenyu江问鱼Modern Romance280k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love + The Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + Mutual Firsts + Secret Love Turns to Love + Redemption] [The Whole Family Gets Their Comeuppance, and She Won't Forgive Them] In the third week after agreeing to date Gu Chengfeng, Yu Zhiwan heard him say: “The Yu family’s real daughter they found isn’t even loved by them. I’m just playing around with her.” “Remember the first day Yu Zhiwan came back to the Yu family? She’s allergic to pineapple, and her two biological brothers delibe 25.2kReads9.3Score3.1k14d adds
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The book "The Perfect Male and Female Protagonists in My Heart" is a mutual journey, and I hope that everyone who is feeling lost can find the courage to move forward and the motivation to love after reading it.
25 After Marriage, Mrs. Jiang Is So Spoiled Her Eyes Turn Red 婚后上瘾，江太太被宠得眼角发红 Qing Qing Ci轻卿辞Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted Everyone in Haicheng knew that Jiang Jingyu and Nan Shiyu were famously distant. They separated as soon as they got married. One left for overseas to expand the business, while the other stayed in Haicheng, the pampered heiress of a wealthy family. They spent most of the year apart. Gradually, rumors spread through their social circle that they were only putting on a show and were about to divorce. The rumors grew more and more intense. Just as everyone was wondering when they would officially s 15.1kReads9.3Score1.1k14d adds
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Family members, you definitely won't regret watching this! I've watched it several times, and I'm absolutely obsessed with the side couple's storyline. Everyone has great dialogue and no angst.
26 Tidal Mist 潮雾 Xiao Jin小今Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [Sweet and gentle assistant x aloof, sharp-tongued, scheming boss] [Pretend relationship turns real + sweet romance + both leads are virgins + happy ending] New to the workplace, Shen Wu is taken by her manager to meet the young boss who has just joined the company. He sits there, tall as a tower and solid as a mountain, his peach-blossom eyes cool and unreadable, his whole presence radiating indifference. Shen Wu cautiously greets him: “Mr. Xu.” The young boss gives her a cool nod without sayin 18.4kReads9.3Score2.2k14d adds
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There are all sorts of relationships, some involve marriage before love blossoms, others involve falling in love gradually. See if there's anyone you like. [Thinking][Smirking]
27 A Marriage Wave 婚潮汹涌 Half a Pear半块梨Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later / A Lover Who Takes the Lead / Slow-Burn Romance / Five-Year Age Gap / Both Untouched] [Clear-Headed and Resilient vs. Staid Iceberg] * As the adopted daughter of the Xu family, Xu Ling can’t escape a business marriage, no matter how much she wishes she could. Her match is Fu Linze, eldest son of Jiangcheng’s wealthy Fu family. Steady and taciturn, aloof and self-possessed, he inspires awe in everyone. A friend teases her, “You’re marrying the famously cold-faced Bu 13.3kReads8.9Score2.2k14d adds
28 Craving Mrs. Fu 贪恋傅太太 Qi Xue栖雪Modern Romance691k WordsCompleted [Lazy and scheming heroine × gentle man who only pretends to be composed] [Married first, fall in love later + slow-burn romance + devoted couple with a long-standing plan + mutual secret crushes] In her previous life, Jiang Ling loved that bold, carefree young man. But before she could summon the courage to tell him, they lost touch. Later, she happened to see an interview with him. By then, the man had gray at his temples and gazed calmly into the camera. The head of the Fu family had never ma 10.4kReads9.3Score1.1k14d adds
29 The Rules of a Newlywed Secret Crush 新婚暗恋法则 Qi Xue栖雪Modern Romance522k WordsCompleted [Roguish heartthrob x cool beauty | Reunion after years apart | Slow-burn romance | Secret crush] As a student, Qi Shangzhi was arrogant, unruly, and impossible to tame. Blessed with a face so stunning it could make a living, he got away with anything on the strength of his looks. He was a regular on the school confession wall and forums, and the sight of his shirt lifting as he dunked a basketball became part of their youth. Though Zhou Chengye was beautiful, she was quiet and kept a low profil 32.5kReads9.2Score4.2k14d adds
30 A Perfect Summer Crush 盛夏满分暗恋 Qi Xue栖雪Modern Romance629k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication | Secret crush becomes reality | Reunited after a breakup | Sweet romance | One-on-one, both leads faithful in body and heart] Shen Shengyi was known in Peking University's finance department for being carefree and flirtatious. He was picky, handsome, and hard to win over. With the cards stacked in favor of Heaven's Chosen, he was bold and rebellious, always surrounded by admirers and never short of friends. At a design competition, Chi Wu was pulled onstage at the 50.9kReads9.5Score6k14d adds
31 A Love That’s Real 确有情 The Sixteenth Night既望Modern Romance421k WordsCompleted [Part Two Has Been Updated] Yang Huiqing spent many years abroad. The first thing she did after returning home was insist on marrying Ji Qinglin. Just how little did the two of them know each other? They didn't meet until the day of their wedding photoshoot, and neither of them even had the other's contact information. She had assumed that in this marriage of convenience, forged for the benefit of their families, they would at most treat each other with polite respect. But who could have guessed 11.8kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds
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There are all sorts of relationships, from marriage of convenience to love that blossoms into romance. See if you find one you like! 🤔🤭
32 Summer Confession 盛夏告白 Ginger Congee生姜粥Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted [Steadfast Good Girl VS. Pretend Playboy, True Romantic] [Playboy Turns Over a New Leaf + Secret Love Comes True + Winning Her Back the Hard Way + Reunited After a Breakup] Jiang He secretly liked a boy. He was wild and untamable, carefree and easygoing, and changed girlfriends one after another. Someone asked her, “What does it feel like to have a secret crush?” Some might say it feels like summer, cicadas, gym class, and ice-cold soda. But to her, it was like a fierce gust of wind, arriving wi 19.9kReads9.3Score2.6k14d adds
33 After Eight Years of Secretly Loving Him, She Impulsively Marries Mr. He 暗恋八年后，她与贺先生闪婚了 Tong Xiang桐香Modern Romance388k WordsCompleted The short drama The Eighth Year of Loving Mr. He in Secret is now streaming [Married life + sweet romance + whirlwind marriage + romance and marriage + devoted husband + heroine's secret crush comes true + hero falls in love after marriage] At nineteen, Jiang Yining fell in love with He Chi. Their only connection was that He Chi was the son of her high school teacher. She lived a quiet, orderly life while he was carefree and uninhibited. Jiang Yining knew very well that she and He Chi had no 27.1kReads9.3Score3.6k14d adds
34 Marriage at First Sight 婚既钟情 Irritable Little Red暴躁小红Modern Romance337k WordsCompleted Original title: A Marriage Sealed by Love (Autumn Brings Joy) [Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Couple + Slow-Build Romance + Older Man | Good Girl × Irreverent Man] The Zhou and Lin families arrange a marriage, but the older sister would rather die than go through with it. Her younger sister, who grew up in Hangzhou, is brought to Jingbei City for a blind date with a man she's never met. Before Lin Xuqiu arrives, she makes inquiries and learns that Zhou Wangjin is unruly, hard to tame, and 24.9kReads9.1Score3.4k14d adds
35 How Awful! I Got Pregnant with My Archenemy's Baby Right After Our Marriage Alliance 太坏了！刚联姻就怀了死对头的崽 Jin Yuzhi今与紫Modern Romance265k WordsCompleted [Pampered young heiress from Beijing’s elite circle X elegant, roguish young master, childhood friends, secret crush, marriage before love, both devoted to each other] Yin Huan is Beijing’s most beautiful, precious, spoiled, free-spirited wild rose. Every woman in Beijing envies her, and every man wants her. After twenty-two years of doing whatever she pleased, the news hits like a bolt from the blue: her family has arranged for her to marry into the Bo family, their sworn enemy! She hates Bo Xu 39.1kReads9.0Score4.4k14d adds
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It perfectly suits the sisters' preferences.
36 After She Stops Chasing Him, the CEO Turns Obsessed and Won't Let Her Go 她不追了后，霸总变成疯批缠上她 Lucky Cat Boss喵总来福Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [The Heroine’s Pursuit Turns to Regret + Romantic Rivals + Female Side Character Awakens + Emotion-Driven] After pursuing Xie Yi for ten years, Sang Ning suddenly discovers that she’s the villainess in a book. And Xie Yi is the male lead. Once the heroine appears, Xie Yi will destroy the villainess’s family and make sure she meets a terrible end. To survive, Sang Ning finally decides to give up on Xie Yi. She quits her job, moves away, goes on blind dates, and starts meeting new men. It turns ou 21.5kReads7.0Score97714d adds
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If you like sweet romance novels, you should check this out, it's pretty good.
37 I Die After Our Marriage of Convenience? Are You Kidding Me?! 协议结婚完就死？碰瓷的吧？！ Words and Laughter, Drunk言笑醉Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Who can live without going a little crazy? Today is the third day Luo Qingning has been back inside the book. On the first day, her scumbag ex and his secretly married wife framed her as the other woman, and the whole internet turned against her. On the second day, she readily agreed to marry the man the book's heroine loved but could never have. She'd be the overbearing CEO's beard and help him raise his adopted son to adulthood. In return, the CEO would clear up her scandal, pay her a ten-mill 2.1kReads8.0Score23314d adds
38 Humiliated at My Divorce Banquet, I Set Sail for a Brighter Future 离婚宴受辱，我的前程自此启航 Wild Roots草根之野Urban2.0M WordsOngoing On the day of his divorce, he endured ridicule and scorn. Everyone thought he would sink into despair, unaware that after lying low for so long, he was about to begin a whole new chapter in life. Free of the shackles of his past, he keeps his feet on the ground and breaks through prejudice with his own abilities. Through wind and rain, he presses forward step by step. The era that belongs to him is about to begin. 63.4kReads8.1Score3.8k14d adds
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This is absolutely the best of the best in the genre of wish-fulfillment novels set in officialdom. At the divorce banquet of a Beijing elite's son, a single phone call can affect three provinces. It's clearly written by someone within the system. Absolutely fantastic, pure bliss! A truly captivating read!
39 Marriage as a Game: CEO Pei's Battle in the Palm of His Hand 以婚为局：裴总的掌心博弈 Parkour Bunny跑酷小兔Modern Romance388k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later | Adult tension | Two strong leads in a battle of wits | High-society business warfare Architecture empire × Real estate dynasty [Polished, scheming heir & aloof, proud heiress] (Pei Zhen × Original character) A marriage between two powerful families, each seeking what they want, binds together two brilliant people with impeccable public images: Pei Zhen, the youngest person in charge of Zhuling Group, willingly enters marriage to gain complete control of the company. 2.2kReads8.4Score38114d adds
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A true power struggle within a wealthy family, with the male and female leads being evenly matched. The story begins with them exploiting each other, creating a tense and agonizing relationship. Later, they redeem each other. Both leads are intelligent, quick-witted, and have excellent chemistry – a pure, sweet, and satisfying story with no angst!
40 Married for Two Years, My Officer Husband Can’t Hold Back Anymore 结婚两年，军官丈夫按耐不住了 An Ci荌茨Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Military Marriage] + [Chaste Romance] + [Prominent Families] + [Mutual Devotion] Before everyone’s eyes, Gu Beinian and Lu Nanchen clasped hands and exchanged their wedding vows. Gazing at each other with deep affection, they made their promises: “I will marry Lu Nanchen and be his wife, walking by his side for the rest of our lives. In poverty or wealth, in sickness or in health, I will never leave him, and we will face every hardship together.” “I will take Gu Beinian as my wife and share m 2kReads9.1Score27114d adds
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Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, both partners are virgins, and the story is gripping.
41 During the Cooling-Off Period After Our Divorce, My Straight-Laced Husband Suddenly Gets It 离婚冷静期，直男老公突然开窍了 33 Little Princess33小公主Modern Romance608k WordsCompleted [Deputy director in government × dermatologist] [Marriage first, love later, winning her back, age gap, sweetness toggles between all sugar, half sugar, three-tenths sugar, and sugar-free] After marrying Director Zhou, who believes rules are more important than anything, Chen Jiayi found herself living a very unusual married life: She had to file a report for everything, including sleeping, eating, and watching short dramas. She was done with this life. She dragged Zhou Jingcheng to get a divorc 7.4kReads8.7Score56314d adds
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Their marriage of convenience almost escalated into a divorce followed by love, haha. The man, a deputy director in the government, likes to bring his professional demeanor home to "spoof" his wife, almost spoiling her away [staring emoji]. Then he calmly wrote an essay to win her back, hahaha [facepalm emoji].
42 Out of Control! The Reborn Tycoon Only Wants to Kiss Her Until She Cries 失控！重生大佬只想亲哭她 Yu Fei郁菲Modern Romance433k WordsCompleted (Male lead reborn + career-focused in his past life, hopeless romantic in this one + sweet heroine + a long road to winning back his wife) He Zhi is the head of one of the capital’s most powerful families, born into a life of privilege and looking down on everyone around him. To ensure the family line continued, his family found him a wife. His little wife was delicate and soft. She would make a nice little accessory. Everyone in the capital knew she loved him desperately, with no pride or tempe 1.5kReads7.4Score15614d adds
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The male protagonist's family is cursed; no man in the family will live past 30, and the curse is inherited only by a single branch of the family. The female protagonist is chosen to be his wife. After he dies, he discovers that she doesn't love him…
43 Devoted Eyes: Wen Ying Comes First 痴情眼：温迎至上 Tu Su兔苏Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted A doomed pianist x a loyal professor with separation anxiety [Marriage First, Love Later + Idealized Beloved + Powerful Elite Family + Both Pure + Unrequited Love Never Comes True + Diary of a Deceased Husband] They were one step away from a happy ending. The first page of Shen Zhaoying's diary read: "Wen Ying, I like you." Shen Zhaoying and Wen Ying had no connection during their school years. She was the dream of his youth. At seventeen, Shen Zhaoying fell in love with Wen Ying at first sig 161Reads—Score—14d adds
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A story of a high-ranking official/two wealthy families/unrequited love blossoming into reality: a radiant princess from the Beijing and Shanghai elite circles and a refined, aloof university professor. A whirlwind marriage begins. Wen Ying, a top-tier heiress, a prominent figure in Shanghai's elite circles, born in Beijing, a pianist and designer, possessing both beauty and talent, a master's degree from MIT and a doctorate from Harvard, and a pilot's license. The most powerful and influential female lead in Gao Qianwen's works, the love of Shen Que's twelve-year unrequited love.
44 Inkbound to the Dust of the Capital 墨赴京尘 Bamboo Shade and Butterfly Robes竹幽蝶衣Modern Romance322k WordsCompleted #Marriage Before Love #Secretly Planned for Years #Powerful Capital Elite #Mutual Devotion #Power Couple #Sweet Romance Everyone in the capital’s elite circles said the Zhao family’s cold-blooded King of Hell had been forced into an arranged marriage with a gentle beauty from Jiangnan. But no one knew Before their engagement, he had anonymously funded the restoration of an ancient painting for her. After their engagement, he signed an agreement to “treat each other with courtesy,” yet that very 4kReads6.9Score33914d adds
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I recently read this and would recommend it. The male lead is from a prominent Beijing family, and the female lead comes from a wealthy family in Jiangnan. It's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, with the older man/younger woman pairing. Both are strong characters, and the author's writing is quite good.
45 Green Mountains Beyond the River Huai 江上山青 Hu Zi Ge虎子歌Modern Romance230k WordsCompleted [Female director VS rising star in government] [Married first, fall in love later / sweet, slow-burn romance / both are each other’s first] Jiang Yingxi first meets Zhou Lijing in an office in Central, Hong Kong. The man is solemn and refined, strictly professional. “Director Jiang, your artistic work is trying to dredge up a past that should not be disturbed.” The film has reached a pivotal scene, and she has no choice but to compromise. The rest of the production is monitored from start to 1.1kReads8.5Score12314d adds
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A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, a romance novel featuring a high-ranking official, a male protagonist working within the system, and a promising new director as the female protagonist. The characters possess mature conversational and romantic skills, yet remain lively and engaging, creating a very natural and harmonious relationship.
46 The Capital's Young Master Is So Arrogant? One Kiss from His Wife and He Turns Bright Red 京圈太子很狂？老婆一亲就红温了 You Yili幼一栗Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Super Sweet, Heart-Fluttering Romance + Both Inexperienced in Love + Marriage First, Love Later + Male Lead Takes His Place + Long-Standing Scheme] [Roguish, arrogant young master × Cool-headed, rational medical beauty] Jin Wu had always seen Fu Yuchen as her salvation. She followed him quietly and finally got what she wanted. Until she saw him kissing someone else intimately with her own eyes. Fu Yuchen smiled smugly. “How would Jin Wu dare leave me? Without me, she's just a pitiful illegitima 34.9kReads9.4Score4.2k14d adds
47 Don't Cry, Cold-Hearted Young Master. Your Sweetheart Is Here to Love You 魔鬼冷少别哭，你的娇娇来爱你了 Wendy温迪大大Modern Romance515k WordsCompleted [Both Reborn + Healing + Modern Romance + Mutual Devotion + Sweet, No-Brains Romance + Read the Blurb Carefully Before You Start! Caution] I fear the light, yet I follow yours, because it is you. Even if thousands upon thousands say there is only cause and effect, and no cycle of rebirth, so what if there is? You forget your past life in this one, and you’ll forget this life in the next. But no matter how many lifetimes Leng Siye lived, he never lost sight of his first love, because she was the 11.2kReads9.2Score96114d adds
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It's really good, I recommend everyone to watch it. I'm not usually a fan of romance dramas, but this one is really excellent.
48 The Young Lady Courts Death, and Her Betrothed Comes to Save Her 大小姐作死，联姻对象来赎人 Gu Le骨乐Modern Romance687k WordsCompleted [Both From Powerful Families | Marriage First, Love Later | Flirtatious Push and Pull | Sweet Romance] [Noble, Aloof CEO x Delicate Rose of a Heiress] (The rating is only because the novel just came out. Read without worries!) Jiang Ruoli had been pampered since birth. The only bitterness she had ever tasted was in iced Americanos, and even her name carried her family’s hopes that she would be refined and well-mannered. . Who would have thought that she’d impulsively spend a night with her husba 11.8kReads9.2Score1k14d adds
49 My Bestie and I Ran Off with Our Bags, Leaving the Capital's Young Master Furious 我和闺蜜拎包跑，京圈太子急红眼 All Flowers Wither After Autumn秋后百花杀Modern Romance664k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book, possessive older brother and his sickly younger brother, sweet romance, face-slapping, you run and I chase, pregnancy] As soon as Lin Yuan opened her eyes, she went looking for her best friend. From her, she learned that they'd transmigrated into a book: a ridiculous novel where the older brother was obsessively possessive, the younger brother's love was twisted, and the heroine was a saintly white lotus. She and her best friend had become the first and second vicious 2.7kReads8.6Score30114d adds
50 A Passion That Came Too Late 晚来的炽意 Mu Nan苜喃Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted [Powerful-family romance · eight-year age gap · groveling ex chases her · marriage first, love later · an old flame reignites] In Shen Jingheng's world, there was only work and responsibility. Lin Wan was the wife he'd forgotten in a corner, the mother of his daughter, but never the woman he loved. That day, an argument in the study shattered the silence. Their seemingly glamorous marriage into a powerful family was nothing more than a bargaining chip he had offered to secure his younger brother 1.7kReads6.7Score10214d adds
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The beginning is a little angsty, so remember to have tissues ready. The male lead has a real "chasing after his wife" moment later on.

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