I'm Desperate for Something to Read. Any Stories with Two Equally Strong Leads? I'm Running Out of Books! 高级书荒，有没有双强的文，书荒了，急

1. 1 离EN Seriously, What Alpha Eats Little Cakes? 离谱，谁家Alpha吃小蛋糕啊 A Fish Enters the Boat有鱼入舟Two Male Leads479k WordsCompleted [This book has been acquired for publication. Tap the author’s profile for more details] [Two powerful leads + chasing his lover + scheming + intense romantic tension + ABO] Ji Chi was a top-tier Alpha, the son of Jiangcheng’s richest man and a born favorite of fortune. Everyone assumed he would marry an Omega from an equally powerful family. He thought so too. That was before this top-tier Alpha started avoiding an Omega with no pheromones day after day. Things took a strange turn. Friend 1: “Y 40.4kReads9.6Score5.2k14d adds
2. 2 癫EN Unhinged? We're All Unhinged—and That's a Good Thing! 癫，都癫，癫点好啊 Little Salt小盐子Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Super-Sweet 1v1]+ [Silly Humor and Memes]+ [Showbiz]+ [Dating Variety Show]+ [Face-Slapping] [Unhinged Actress vs. CEO with a Mind of His Own] Betrayed by her scumbag boyfriend, she transmigrated into a book and was immediately stabbed and sent to the hospital by an extremist shipper. Xie Mi went berserk on the spot, spouting wild claims in the livestream. “Come on! Stab me! All of you, stab me! I'll blow up the Earth!” A passerby who had wandered into the livestream nearly fainted. Okay, okay. 335.5kReads9.8Score46.5k14d adds

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   It's funny; the female lead never lets her revenge linger overnight, she usually settles it on the spot.

3. 3 鬼 Ghost Wife: Bro, Please Take Your Sister-in-Law Back 鬼妻：哥，求你把嫂子收回去吧 My Name Is Yifan我叫一帆啊Mystery403k WordsOngoing [Married from the start + ghost wife + one heroine + not a wish-fulfillment novel (plot-focused) + fast-paced growth (nearly invincible) + exorcising ghosts and banishing evil] Born under yin, he is also a child born of a corpse. He has the body of the living, but the fate of the dead. He is doomed to be cursed! Liu Cheng was dug from his dead mother's womb by an old gravedigger, and grew up in a cemetery. The old man said that those born under yin are extremely yin from birth, making them a cho 233Reads7.6Score10014d adds

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   Both are incredibly strong.

4. 4 唯 Only Jing 唯京主义 Twelve Twelve十二点十二Modern Romance441k WordsCompleted The short drama is now streaming: The Spoiled Heiress of Hong Kong City x The Powerhouse of the Capital *One-on-one romance, both leads are each other’s one and only, push and pull with mutual flirting, happy ending &When they meet again, she is wearing a long black velvet dress with a thigh-high slit, leaning lazily against the railing on the bar’s second floor. Her eyes are lowered as she coolly watches the wild crowd dancing in the hall below. As if she spots someone, a playful smile curls h 39.9kReads9.2Score4.4k14d adds

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   Go check out these two books! They're seriously amazing, both featuring strong leads. My roommate and I stayed up all night reading them, we just couldn't put them down! Trust me, everyone! 👍👍

5. 5 惊 Shocking! The Secret Identity Big Shot Takes the White Lotus Down From Every Angle 惊！马甲大佬她对白莲花横踢竖卷 Yu of the Three-Tiered Tower三重楼喻Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Publishing deal signed] [Satisfying revenge, lighthearted comedy, secret identities, putting scumbags in their place, a quirky and formidable mercenary boss VS a principled young heir from Beijing’s elite circles, devoted heroine] At their first meeting, Shu Lan shoots Lu Jinhan and leaves him badly wounded. She chases him all the way back to China, then becomes an ordinary university student. He runs, she chases; he has nowhere to hide. She’s the world’s number-one mercenary king! She’s a foun 56kReads9.5Score6.6k14d adds
6. 6 末EN Apocalypse Underworld Emperor: After Dark, I Make the Rules 末世地下皇帝，天黑以后我说的算 Koala Loves Pigs考拉爱猪Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.2M WordsCompleted (No System, passionate, brotherhood, not an invincible protagonist, high martial arts) (Ensemble cast, every character has a distinct personality and their own moments to shine) A young man framed and imprisoned by his own boss unexpectedly gains the blood of the Demon Ancestor and awakens as a superpowered fighter, embarking on a path of revenge. The story of a group of youths from the bottom of society fighting their way up. A legend about a young man who rises to become the Underworld Emperor 62.5kReads9.4Score7.1k14d adds

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   Dual strengths: Demonic Dragon and Evil Tiger + High Martial Arts + Passionate Spirit, No System

7. 7 偏 The Obsessive Big Shot's Sickly, Flirtatious Darling Takes the World by Storm 偏执大佬的病娇小撩精苏爆全球 Little Deer Peach小鹿桃Modern Romance997k WordsCompleted [Yandere romance + heart-fluttering sweetness + adorable pets + mutual salvation + secret identities] After spending two years locked in a psychiatric hospital, Third Master Yu returned to the Imperial Capital with a sweet, soft, enchanting young woman who seemed like a fairy from the mortal realm, and cherished her above all else. In front of Third Master Yu, the young woman was as docile as a little white rabbit, constantly calling him “Hubby” and begging him for hugs every day. But wheneve 3.4kReads9.3Score40414d adds

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   This novel features both a strong male and female lead, with the female protagonist hiding her identity, and the two embarking on a mutually beneficial journey.

8. 8 亲 Dear Director Wen 亲爱的闻总监 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Modern Romance611k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead, feel-good revenge, humiliating scumbags and making them eat their words, rekindled romance, sweet indulgence, the male lead rises to the top, and a love triangle] [Devoted, puppy-like CEO boyfriend of many years × bold, decisive, stubborn director who refuses to back down] After dating for three years, Wen Ruan finally learned she had only ever been a stand-in. When they broke up, Wen Ruan said, “Jiang Qingyan, I hope you die alone.” After being unjustly fired, Wen Ruan join 22.1kReads9.3Score2.7k14d adds

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   The female lead has her own career

9. 9 诡EN The House of Dread 诡舍 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + Mild Horror + Survival + One Female Lead] A driverless bus carried a group of cursed people to a strange black lodge… Inside the lodge stood a door stained red with blood. At regular intervals, the cursed were forcibly dragged through the blood-red door and into terrifying worlds, where they had to complete horrifying events… After Ning Qiushui survived one bizarre and terrifying story after another inside the lodge, narrowly escaping death each time, he discovered that none of 705.5kReads9.6Score103.9k14d adds

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   More intricate and tightly woven than many novels I've read before, each twist and turn captivating the reader. It contains many clever touches, and as you begin to explore the world-building, you'll discover that this isn't just a simple horror/mystery story; its world is incredibly vast. The protagonist doesn't possess any special abilities, but rather finds a way to survive through meticulous logical analysis. It possesses a pure sense of horror. A very good novel.

10. 10 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score178.8k14d adds
11. 11 红 Red Wine and a Rose-Red Kiss 红酒热吻玫瑰 Willow Catkins Flying Through Frost柳絮飞霜Modern Romance411k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + two strong leads + both devoted only to each other + childhood sweethearts] The eldest daughter of the Shen family in Beijing was clever and charming from a young age, with a bright, beautiful appearance. Hailed as Beijing’s most eligible socialite, she was forced to flee overseas after disaster struck her family. Through her own efforts, she became the power behind the throne at Aurora Group. The head of the Fu family, its only son, was raised from childhood to be its heir. Nob 3.3kReads8.6Score30814d adds

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    It's a really good read! The male and female leads are already married at the beginning and love each other very much, but the female lead hesitates, "afraid," and doesn't dare to show it or believe that the male lead likes her 😢. The male lead has always felt guilty; he loves the female lead very much but is also afraid of upsetting her 🥺. The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts; their mothers are best friends, and the female lead has always followed the male lead around since childhood. Later on, it gets a bit sad. The female lead always knows about her illness, so she hasn't dared to show how much she loves the male lead, afraid that one day she'll die. The part where the female lead gets sick and the part where she wants to have a child at the end are also very sad. Both the male and female leads are really good, excellent, and have great personalities. Highly recommended! 👍

12. 12 怀 Carrying a Jade in the Night 怀璧夜行 Shi Jin是今Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Jianghu feuds + bickering couple] A hilarious new historical mystery romance set in the jianghu, from a hugely popular author! A peerless master who just wants to lie flat and count his money VS a scheming disguise expert who plays the loyal underling. At first, he looked at her like she was a cheeky little monkey: clever, lively, and amusing. Then he realized he was the one being played. The longest road they traveled together was the road to solving cases, and the road paved with ea 3.3kReads9.4Score51714d adds

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    1. A master of effortless wealth accumulation and a master of deception and disguise; a perfect couple. 2. A crime thriller with two strong leads; the plot is fast-paced.

13. 13 野 Wildfire 野火 Wei Huatian委花田Two Male Leads383k WordsCompleted “My life has never belonged to me, so I’m not afraid of losing it.”, Wen Qi . “Funny, I happen to be sworn brothers with the King of Hell. How about I take you in? We can be buried together, so we’ll have company on the road.”, Li Ye . To Li Ye, Wen Qi is a wild flame in the wasteland of his heart, one that can never be extinguished or smothered. There’s no need to ride the wind and sail the seas. One look is all it takes for them to brave the fires of life and death together. . Set in a fiction 2.4kReads9.0Score32914d adds
14. 14 天 Heaven's Will Says I Have to Fall in Love 天道要我谈恋爱 Chinese Rice Ball中国饭团13k WordsCompleted The Heavenly Dao Wants Me to Fall in Love 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I've never been afraid of anything in my life. I've withstood heavenly lightning, climbed through demonic abyss, and won group battles. Love? Never been in one. Because I have a brain.

15. 15 九 Nine Days to the Ruins 九日归墟 Defy Heaven and Chase the Wind逆天追风Mystery465k WordsCompleted Mind-bending suspense, imaginative mysteries, apocalyptic survival, Infinite Flow, battles of life and death waged through wits, restrictive rules, clever characters who stay smart, no cheap melodrama, shocking twists, multiple settings and a large cast. A group of ordinary people wake up in a bizarre space. Waiting for them are mind-bending games of life and death, along with all kinds of unknown hardships. They struggle to survive and search for the truth, only to find that when they peel away 21Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Chu Ge instantly understood; it was Nalan Hongyi who had done it. "Sigh! I told you! I really couldn't bear it! But my dear brother, you have so much! Can you give it all to me?" Nalan Hongyi said coldly. "Silly brother! I was going to give you a big gift after the assessment! Do you know what it is? It's Kunpeng Blood Essence! It can greatly enhance all your body's functions! Why are you so stubborn? Stop now, and I'll pretend nothing happened. I know you've had a strange personality since you were little, and you've gone astray, but it's not too late to turn back!" Chu Ge's eyes welled with tears; it was hard to imagine how heartbroken he was. Nalan Hongyi paused for a few seconds, his lips twitching, and said, "My dear brother, there's no turning back now! I told you, I want a lot! Kunpeng Blood Essence, the Wind Chasing Manual, life metal—I want it all! Can you give it all to me!?" "Who told you that? Silly brother! That person has tried to kill me several times, and we've wiped out many experts. Don't let them provoke you. Stop now, and I'll pretend nothing happened! I'll protect you!" Chu Ge said softly. "I'm sorry, brother, I won't leave myself any loose ends! I'll kill you, and everything you own will be mine!" Nalan Hongyi's expression turned ferocious as he pulled out a knife. "Silly brother, don't go down the wrong path!" Just then, Yan Shiyu's voice came from outside the door: "Chu Ge, are you there?" Nalan Hongyi was shocked. Yan Shiyu and the others should have been cultivating in the meditation room; how did they suddenly appear outside! "Shiyu!" Chu Ge shouted with all his might. "Thud!" Nalan Hongyi plunged the knife into Chu Ge's chest, then casually removed Chu Ge's spatial ring. "Remember, in your next life, don't trust people so easily! My dear brother!" Nalan Hongyi said coldly.

16. 16 我 We Spend Our Lives Flying Toward That Blue Planet 我们用一生向那颗蓝色星球飞行 Defy Heaven and Chase the Wind逆天追风Sci-Fi & Apocalypse14k WordsCompleted We spend our whole lives flying toward that blue planet. 18Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 17 飘 Chronicles of the Misty Apocalypse 飘渺末世录 Defy Heaven and Chase the Wind逆天追风Eastern Fantasy554k WordsCompleted Sci-fi action with team battles, multiple female leads, and a clash between Earth's ancient civilization and aliens. An ancient civilization has been protecting Earth for hundreds of millions of years! Battles across time and space! The laws of the galaxies! Just then, the phantom image of a blue-haired woman gradually appeared in the sky, standing around a hundred meters tall. The blue-haired woman was stunningly beautiful, even more so than Yan Shiyu and the other women. Her blue hair fell ove 6Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 18 小 My Flirty Wife Has Many Secret Identities, and Young Master Huo Spoils Her Rotten 小撩精夫人马甲多，霍少宠溺成瘾 Yan Xiaowan燕小丸Modern Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Powerhouse with secret identities + sweet romance + strong hero and heroine + he chases her, but she won’t forgive him] After a wild night, Sheng Feiyu woke up in a man’s arms. She pondered for a few seconds, left him a fifty-million-yuan check, and walked away. When the man woke and saw the check, his thin lips curled into a smile. “My baby sure knows how to spend.” The next day, the whole city was in an uproar. The notoriously terrifying Huo heir had laid a dragnet, all to catch the reckless 136Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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    The story features a strong male and female lead; the female lead is currently 18, and the male lead is 22. The female lead, Sheng Feiyu, has an alias: a master of both traditional Chinese and Western medicine, and the painter Zhen Xue. The screenwriter and male lead, Huo Yuting, is a domineering CEO, also known as "Master Xiao." Master Xiao has helped the female lead, and she admires him, but his true identity is currently unknown. The male and female leads were originally engaged. At the beginning, the male lead, after taking traditional Chinese medicine, falls in love with the female lead at first sight and they have a relationship. Later, he finds Zhen Xue and establishes a relationship with her, progressing quickly. However, the male lead is unaware that the female lead is his fiancée because she disguises herself as a country girl when she is engaged. However, the female lead wants revenge for her mother, Lin Wan (who was harmed by Xu, the adopted daughter of the Lin family; Xu colluded with human traffickers to kidnap the one-year-old Lin Wan, causing Lin Wan to die of depression and attempt suicide by jumping off a building, but she actually survived and was rescued by the wealthy Yan Yao, becoming Mrs. Yan. She underwent plastic surgery, lost some memories, and gave birth to Yan Jin, who is currently 15 years old. To avoid losing Lin Wan, Yan Yao prevents the female lead from receiving acupuncture to restore all her memories, only allowing her to take medication, and her illness is still not cured). She wants to destroy the Sheng family but doesn't want to implicate the Huo family, so she decides to break off her engagement with the male lead first, hiding her identity as his fiancée. The male lead also discovers the truth about the female lead's mother and tells her. The romance between the male and female leads is very sweet.

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