Dating Show + Male Lead Has Had a Secret Crush for Years 恋综+男主暗恋多年

1. 1 当 Be the Internet Emperor and Live a Shameless Life 当网络皇帝，享缺德人生 Evil Mother Orangutan恶毒母猩猩Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [An electronic sycophant’s fan + a heroine who rules the internet like an emperor + a top-tier star who’s lightning-fast at picking up jokes] [Dating show + memes + face-slapping + super sweet] Ji Huanshu transmigrates into a tragic romance novel as its heroine. Her Actor boyfriend wants her to give up her heart and corneas for his gravely ill first love, yet refuses to make their relationship public. His fans assume she’s a desperate doormat, and she’s relentlessly attacked until she becomes th 30.9kReads8.9Score4.9k14d adds

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   The female protagonist, Ji Huan, wakes up one day to find herself inside a wacky novel. To save her own life, she grits her teeth and "shows off" alongside the original male and female leads. Her destined love interest is also there for her. Little does she know that this secret affection stems from a hidden past. I was mainly drawn to the female protagonist's mental state and classic quotes; they were incredibly refreshing and admirable!

2. 2 醉 A Drunken Nighttime Kiss! One Flirt from Her, and the Arrogant Big Shot’s Heart Races 醉吻夜！她一撩，桀骜大佬心狂跳 A Crescent Moon一剪月Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Climbing the Capital’s Family Tree is now available on all platforms.] [Top Capital City Tycoon · Rebellious, Devoted Suit-Wearing Bad Boy vs. Ballet Princess · Radiant, Proud Little Swan] Li Zhi and Fu Yanze grew up together, but Li Zhi turned out to be the fake heiress. For the sake of his own interests, Fu Yanze chose to get engaged to the real heiress, a leading actress in the entertainment industry. He hoped Li Zhi would understand and said he would come back to marr 59.2kReads9.5Score7.3k14d adds

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   The male lead never appears in interviews or on TV shows, but he surprised everyone by going on a dating reality show for the female lead. Afterwards, the couple continued to shower each other with sweetness – it was so romantic!

3. 3 偷 Stealing the Springtime of Day 偷揽昼春 A Piece of Sticky Rice Cake一块糖粘糕Modern Romance374k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's only one + The second male lead takes the girl + Long-planned romance + Entertainment-industry dating show] [Rebellious, devoted wife-obsessed man x Cool-headed, rational beauty in a cheongsam] Yu Liao was Cen Chimo's ever-ready sidekick, docile and obedient, like a silent shadow. Cen Chimo shamelessly enjoyed her devotion and never imagined that one day she might leave. They met again on a dating show. Yu Liao wore a cheongsam, cool as snow, and didn't spare him 30.7kReads9.5Score4k14d adds

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   The male lead has had a crush on the female lead for nine years.

4. 4 软 A Gentle Seduction 软诱 Jiujiu Qi久久萋Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted The print edition of Rose Crown goes on sale August 10. Available on all platforms. [Married First, Love Later + Secret Crush + He Chases His Wife After Losing Her, But She Never Looks Back + Both Are Each Other’s First] She was the Xu family’s adopted daughter, and Zhou Yuetian’s little shadow. She had followed him everywhere since childhood, until she heard him say this at the age of twenty-four: “She’s just the Xu family’s adopted daughter. Why would I actually care about her? People like us 71.4kReads9.6Score8.6k14d adds

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   There is no romance drama, but the male lead has been secretly in love with her for ten years. He loves her, but she loves him. An accident leads them to get married. After years of unrequited love, their love finally comes true. The girl who lacks love finally gets her one and only special affection.

5. 5 隐 After a Secret Marriage, I Show Off My Love on a Dating Show with the Award-Winning Actor 隐婚后，我在恋综和影帝秀恩爱 Sugar-Heart Pastry糖心酥Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A devoted couple, a sweet romance, a dating-show livestream, married first and falling in love later, a woman who can be both fierce and sweet, and a cold, seductive heartthrob] Ruan You could have conquered the entertainment industry with her looks alone, but she was born rebellious. In just one year since her debut, she had amassed countless haters. After unexpectedly joining a dating show, she set about making money and taking down scumbags at the same time. She thought she could lie flat an 4.5kReads9.0Score52114d adds
6. 6 重 Reunited! The Aloof Movie Emperor Becomes a Hopeless Romantic on a Dating Show 重逢！清冷影帝在恋综成了恋爱脑 Crispy Biscuit饼酥Modern Romance266k WordsCompleted (Dating show + entertainment industry + mutual devotion + reunion after a long separation + everyday life) [A love diary of the one who lures and the one who gets lured] Also known as The Ex-Chasing Diary of Chen Zhou The Aloof Film Emperor’s Rebellious Life Civilian contestant x film emperor Yan Shu was devastated when she found out she’d been chosen to appear on the same dating show as Chen Zhou. When they were young, she had treated that boy terribly and dumped him without a second thought. S 13kReads9.2Score1.5k14d adds
7. 7 明 Flirting Openly! Seducing in Secret! Sharing Sweet Moments on a Dating Show with a Top-Tier Star 明撩！暗诱！和顶流影帝恋综撒糖 A Crescent Moon一剪月Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The print editions of the novel and manga adaptation of Secret Crush Echoes are now available for purchase across all platforms. Li Jiu is hailed as a breathtaking beauty in Beijing’s elite circles, with sultry eyes, long legs, a slender waist, and a dazzling, unrestrained beauty. One drunken night, she accidentally flirts with Pei Shisi, a top-tier star and actor, then gets boycotted across the internet after a trending video shows her pinching his butt. What no one knows is that the two grew u 18.8kReads9.6Score2.5k14d adds
8. 8 隐 After Our Secret Marriage, the Top-Tier Star Couple Set the Reality Show Ablaze with Their Sweetness 隐婚后，顶流夫妇在真人秀甜炸了 Lou Xingchen楼星辰Modern Romance399k WordsCompleted [Two Top-Tier Entertainment Stars + Variety Show Livestream + Both Chaste] Su Wanyin is a bright, bold, dazzling beauty. After her opportunities were repeatedly stolen, she joined a livestreamed variety show to get herself noticed. Director: Why did you come on our show? Su Wanyin: Because none of the other shows wanted me. When someone plays the victim: “You're so good at embellishing things. You must be great at cooking, too.” When someone tries to guilt-trip her: “I'm not a staircase salesman 4.3kReads9.0Score49614d adds

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   The male and female leads are both top celebrities who secretly love each other. Due to an unexpected marriage, their love blossoms from a simple engagement! The female lead believes the male lead's "white moonlight" (a term for someone else's unrequited love), unaware that the "moon" is actually herself! Through participating in a variety show, they gradually uncover their true love, haha. I absolutely love the female lead's character; she's so refreshing to see how she takes down those scheming, manipulative women!

9. 9 欲 Desire! This Dating Show Is Overflowing with Romantic Tension! So Sweet! 欲！这恋综暧昧氛围拉满！甜爆！ A Crescent Moon一剪月Modern Romance439k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Delusions in the Mist is now available for purchase on all platforms] Yu Zheng, the top-tier star who casts a spell over the music scene, is elegant and striking, with impeccable features. He swept the major music charts as soon as he debuted, leaving his competitors far behind. Wen Shiwu, the nation's darling, is dazzling and flirtatious, with a sweet, angelic face. Ever since she debuted as a child star, she's never had a single scandal or stain on her reputation. The two 24.2kReads9.5Score4.4k14d adds

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   This is a really sweet and delightful novel. The female lead is very direct, the male lead has a crush on her, and when she realizes it, she asks him directly. The rest of the story is also very sweet.

10. 10 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. 335.2kReads9.8Score46.5k14d adds

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    The male lead has always loved the female lead; he understands all her tropes and has been searching for her ever since. This novel is both hilarious and heartwarming; the author's writing is superb, it's truly a wonderful read! 😘🥰

11. 11 恋 Dating Show: A Heart-Fluttering Romance 恋综：怦然心动 Tang Li Hua棠栎花Modern Romance145k WordsCompleted [Dating variety show + livestream + mutual secret crushes] After a dance video made her an overnight sensation, Song Anran received an invitation to the hit dating show Heartbeat. She had joined the show for his sake in the first place. The moment she saw him again, her long-dormant heart began to beat once more. The livestream viewers went wild as soon as the two appeared together. The top trending topic on Weibo was always “Song Anran Shen Zhixu,” and countless passersby became fans because of 450Reads6.0Score10014d adds

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    The male and female leads have a mutual crush, it's sweet and romantic, and there are other couples that are also great to watch, including childhood sweethearts.

12. 12 女 The Supporting Actress Wrecks the Dating Show and Goes Off the Rails in Life 女配创翻恋综，走上人生癫疯 Yun Ciyan云辞砚Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [In a nutshell: After transmigrating as a villainess, my entire sect came along too] [One-on-one comedy + celebrity dating show + inner thoughts and gossip + face-slapping + fake and real heiresses] After failing her tribulation, Yun Xia was struck by lightning and sent into the world of a novel. As the villainess, she was supposed to sacrifice herself and make way for the heroine's beautiful romance with all her admirers. “?” You want me to sacrifice myself for someone else? Say that one more t 27.1kReads9.3Score4.5k14d adds

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    It's a very well-written book with consistent logic throughout, and the characters are all exceptionally well-developed. The female lead's personality is always positive and optimistic.

13. 13 他 He Stole a Kiss When No One Was Looking 他悄悄地亲吻过 Young Master Liangye公子凉夜Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted On the first day Su Nan returned to the country, he cornered Gu Ran, who had vanished six years ago, under a table. The next day, he dragged her straight to the marriage registry... On their wedding night, he kissed Gu Ran and said, “I’m going to keep you trapped in my arms, where you won’t be able to go anywhere.” 14.6kReads9.5Score1.3k14d adds

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    The first book features a famous, talented violinist as the male lead and a cute, somewhat naive, and straightforward female lead. They are childhood sweethearts. When they were little, the female lead broke the male lead's piano and cried, asking how many cream puffs she would need to buy it (she loved cream puffs as a child). The male lead secretly loved her. When she faked her death, he was heartbroken, only to discover she was alive. As soon as she returned, he immediately married her. The female lead is very adorable. She even wrote their story into a novel in the end. The second book features a seemingly gentle but actually cunning male lead and a clear-headed, gentle, and easygoing female lead. It's a top-tier pairing in high-ranking official romance novels. The male lead has a crush on the female lead and falls in love at first sight. Their first meeting is in the exam hall; the male lead is sleeping after finishing his paper when he discovers the female lead has also finished early. The female lead has a calm and collected personality, the kind who is worldly-wise but not cynical. Due to her family background, she is somewhat skeptical of love, but the male lead gradually melts her heart. The tug-of-war between them is the most captivating part (is your concern for me directed at your senior brother, or for me?). The third book is a historical romance, featuring a refined and elegant male lead and a gentle and courteous female lead. The female lead moves into the male lead's family after her mother remarries. The male lead has liked her since childhood. The female lead is a gentle and intelligent type, like a little rabbit. The male lead's unrequited love blossoms into reality. Don't be fooled by the domestic power struggles; it's very interesting. It's a story of love growing over time.

14. 14 良 Who Will Share This Lovely Night? 良宵谁与共 Su Jingchu苏静初Ancient Romance496k WordsCompleted Her widowed mother remarries into the Xiao family. After enduring all kinds of ups and downs, she finally raises Xu Lingyun to adulthood. When Xu Lingyun reaches the age to choose a husband, she discovers that the eldest son of the Xiao family has had his eye on her for a long time... They fall in love and live happily ever after. 2.7kReads9.1Score28614d adds
15. 15 让 You Put Me on a Dating Show, So Why Am I Competing in the Peak Tournament? 让你上恋综，你搁那儿打巅峰赛？ Life Is Like Morning Dew and a Flashing Flower生如朝露昙花Urban698k WordsCompleted If you could live your life over, have you ever wondered what the most comfortable way to lie flat and give up would be? Lu Ming gets a second chance at life. After spending half his life as a wage slave, he now has a shortcut right in front of him, and he swears he’ll seize it. He copies songs, books, and scripts without a shred of guilt. He doesn’t have that ridiculous need to keep his hands clean while pretending to be morally superior. He’s just an ordinary person who wants to live a little 37.3kReads9.2Score3k14d adds

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    😎📘🌟For avid novel readers, this masterpiece will take you on a journey through the profound stories behind the words. [Sold for physical publication: *Misty Delusion*] [Please follow]

16. 16 青 The Childhood-Friend Side Character Goes Public with Her Top-Tier Star Childhood Friend on a Dating Show 青梅女配在恋综和顶流竹马官宣 Clear Branch Wine清枝酒Modern Romance388k WordsCompleted [Radiant, vivacious childhood sweetheart x aloof, possessive childhood friend] [Childhood sweethearts + a touch of second-chance romance + sweet and doting + reality dating show] After awakening to the truth, Shen Luxi discovers she is the villainess in a sweet romance novel. To save herself, she first distances herself from her childhood friend, the male lead, then joins a show to help him and the heroine get together. But the harder she tries, the more the male lead clings to her. Even the sh 7.4kReads8.2Score86714d adds
17. 17 恋 Dating Show: The Stunning Diva Chases Her Husband and Cries Her Heart Out 恋综：绝美天后追夫哭断肠 Half a City Southward半城司南Urban166k WordsOngoing The original Lu Yici was hopelessly lovesick. He and his ex-wife, Guan Zixi, had been childhood sweethearts, and got married right after graduating from the conservatory. A gifted musician, he wrote countless songs tailored to his beloved wife. To become famous, Guan Zixi used those songs to establish her image as a singer-songwriter girl. She overcame one obstacle after another and became a rising pop sensation. To stay in the public eye, Guan Zixi kept pairing herself with popular male stars t 135Reads7.0Score—14d adds

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    She needed a topic of conversation, so he became her "unambitious ex-husband." Later, he became the talk of the world's musicians, while she became a trivial footnote in his story. #UltimateTwist

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