Sweet Youthful Romance 青春甜宠。

1. 1 聆 Listening to Moss, Watching Trees 聆苔观木 Zhu En June朱恩JuneModern Romance81k WordsCompleted After my father died of illness and my family fell on hard times, I entered Beihai Girls' High School, a prestigious school, as a transfer student. My ill-fitting uniform and frayed canvas bag marked me as belonging to a different world from my polished classmates. When my deskmate shared her earphones with me, I thought I'd finally found some warmth. But kindness turned to a thorn in an instant: my uniform was torn, and bullying trapped me within the school walls. Just as I was losing hope, Su —Reads—Score—14d adds

   Reader note

   It's very well written, showing good cultural knowledge. Every detail is perfect and clearly explained.

2. 2 晚 The Evening Breeze Finds Its Way to Shore 晚风有归岸 Qing Yue Tuan Zi清玥团子Modern Romance127k WordsOngoing [A Sweet Bedtime Story, Healing, No Love Rivals] (BL content!! Don't read if that's not your thing) A once-boastful, godlike academic genius who has fallen into hardship × a gifted student raised in a family full of love The apple of everyone's eye suddenly loses his family and is forced to live under someone else's roof, enduring cold looks and carrying a heart full of frost, longing for warmth all his life. A gentle dance-loving girl chooses science to honor her family's wishes. She loves home 66Reads—Score—14d adds

   Reader note

   I've found a really sweet and heartwarming campus romance novel! The male lead is down on his luck, feeling utterly dejected, while the female lead is a dance student who was raised with love and care. Despite her passion for dance, she chose to study science because of her family's wishes. They briefly meet at the school anniversary celebration, only to reunite when they're assigned to different classes. He helps her with her difficult science problems, and she quietly stays by his side through those tough times, slowly warming his heart that longs for comfort. The sense of redemption is overwhelming.

3. 3 溯 Tracing the Spring Boat 溯望春舟 Ju Yan居烟Modern Romance317k WordsOngoing [One-on-one romance] [Bold, bubbly sweetheart online x aloof campus heartthrob she's secretly in love with offline] Lu Wan has extreme social anxiety. In real life, she is timid and meek, but online she strikes back with a vengeance. Ever since she met the player Zhi Yu in a game, she has found a unique and reliable way to vent. “Honey, I'm having a hard time. Help me... help me with my homework.” “...Get lost. (Middle finger JPG.)” “Wow, honey, your hands are so pretty. I really want to kiss th 3Reads—Score—14d adds

   Reader note

   [Adorable Contrast] Timid in real life, but a fierce online fighter? A socially awkward sweet girl seduces the aloof school heartthrob!

4. 4 被 Forced Against the Current 被迫逆流 You Xue酉雪Modern Romance573k WordsOngoing Wang Kui doesn’t want to transmigrate. Her life was finally heading in a good direction. She had a boyfriend who loved her, friends she got along with, and a successful career. After she transmigrated, she thought she would be just like the heroines in novels and TV dramas, able to save the loved ones she had lost in an accident. But she was trapped in that stretch of time, rewriting it over and over. “What am I, exactly?” She asked herself, Mu Hao, and Jin Yi. She didn’t know what she was 34Reads8.0Score14314d adds

   Reader note

   The author's writing is solid, the logic and plot are clear, and it's hard to put down once you start reading.

5. 5 重 Reborn: The Cool, Aloof Top Student Secretly Has a Crush on Me 重生，清冷学神竟偷偷暗恋我 Bright and Lovely Moon皎皎悠月Modern Romance405k WordsCompleted [School Life + Two Top Students + He Has a Secret Crush + Pure Romance + Mutual Redemption + Blended Family] [Cool, Depressed Academic Prodigy × Gentle, Resilient Top Student] In everyone’s eyes, Shi Xubai was immaculate, top of his class, and a brilliant pianist. He was also a celebrated young painter whose talent was renowned at home and abroad, with so many awards to his name they were impossible to count. He seemed as perfect as a god in the heavens, too sacred to touch. Yet no one knew t 28Reads—Score—14d adds

   Reader note

   I highly recommend this reborn story about a blended family! In the beginning, the female lead misunderstands the male lead, seeing him as a rival and completely unaware of the deep affection hidden beneath his cold exterior. That bright and dazzling young man has always been trapped in darkness, and the female lead is his only hope. Reborn, the female lead no longer retreats, choosing to walk towards his broken heart. The plot is both suspenseful and heartwarming; the male lead's unrequited love is restrained yet poignant. It's not mindless sweet romance; it's a story of two people illuminating each other's path. If you like stories of redemption, give it a try! 🍀

6. 6 痞 The Bad-Boy Heartthrob Gets Kissed Until He Cries! 痞帅野少年被狠狠亲哭啦！ Winter Isn't My Winter冬非我冬Modern Romance120k WordsOngoing [Reborn in school + healing + mutual secret crushes + happy ending] Cheerful rich girl x taciturn, secretly passionate poor genius After a sudden fall from grace, Gu Nian signs a contract and sells herself to “the financial world’s ruthless wolf,” Chu Ye. Chu Ye says Gu Nian was the moonlight of his youth. Gu Nian can only think of herself as a trophy for a successful man trying to make up for his impoverished youth. Chu Ye is ruthless, shrewd, and ambitious, like a caged beast that never tir 3Reads—Score—14d adds

   Reader note

   Rebirth on campus + redemption literature: If you enjoy stories where the protagonist returns to the past with their memories, makes up for regrets, and heals each other, this book combines rebirth and redemption elements and has a high emotional intensity.

7. 7 壹 Ten Thousand Years Is Too Long 壹万年太久 Dan Jiaxin蛋嘉鑫Modern Romance154k WordsOngoing Jin Wenze was the undisputed star of No. 1 High School, topping the grade rankings year after year. Cool and aloof, he kept everyone at arm's length. But he made an exception for just one person: Zhao Xi. He tutored her through countless problems, shielded her from countless storms, and even looked at her with more warmth than he showed anyone else. Just when everyone thought they were about to become a couple, Jin Wenze transferred schools. They lost touch, like two lines that had crossed fo 1Reads—Score—14d adds

   Reader note

   This book is very well written and deserves this praise. Every character in the book is vivid and has their own unique characteristics. I recommend this book and give the author a thumbs up.

8. 8 炽 Blazing Summer Starry Sky 炽夏星空 Su Taotao Isn't a Peach苏桃桃不是桃子Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted Icy beauty × arrogant simp Xiao Nianli’s first day of school goes spectacularly wrong: she gets caught sneaking into the principal’s office to steal cigarettes from the old bald man, earning herself a two-month suspension as a bonus. Transfer student He Xubai is even more impressive. On his first day, he gets suspended for calling the discipline director “a bit thin on top” and tossing his toupee into the principal’s spittoon. When the queen of cigarette thieves meets the king of troublemaker 101Reads—Score1814d adds

   Reader note

   This campus romance novel blends humor and heartwarming moments, featuring a cool, aloof older sister paired with a proud, devoted male lead. On the first day of school, Xiao Nianli and He Xubai get into trouble one after another and are both punished. They seem unruly, yet they will find solace in their lonely companion, guarding the burning passion unique to youth amidst the gray fog.

9. 9 野 Wild Winds Stir the Flames 野风撩烈焰 Su Taotao Isn't a Peach苏桃桃不是桃子Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened and will rise later) [Two Strong Leads] + [Sweet Romance] + [Jianghu Intrigue] + [Passionate Youth] + [Multiple Identities] A brash young woman, descended from a jianghu big shot, flirts with every pretty girl she meets and even plans to snag a pure-hearted young master as her sidekick. One night, Jiang Qingyan catches Su Xiaofeng jumping out of a second-floor dorm window. “Did you get kicked out by the dorm supervisor for taking things too far?” Su Xiaofeng fire 222Reads8.3Score—14d adds

   Reader note

   The emotional development between the characters is delicate and smooth, and the entire story has a complete and logical loop. Many seemingly insignificant anecdotes in the beginning play important roles later on. Su Xiaofeng's childhood experiences in the martial arts world subtly shape her later conduct, and there is very little superfluous content in the plot. The work retains both the vibrancy of a youth story and the profound atmosphere of a martial arts narrative. The sweetness in the characters' interactions comes from their inherent personalities, avoiding forced sweetness and instead being gentle and touching.

10. 10 初 I Made My First Love Suffer Miserably 初恋被我虐惨了 Sugar Tangerine Swiss Roll砂糖橘瑞士卷Modern Romance166k WordsCompleted This is a story of love and growth. A beginning worth looking forward to. Reborn in the height of summer, Tang Xiaotao avoids a fate that was always headed for destruction. She tries to keep her feelings in check and build a wall around her heart, planning to go their separate ways with Ji Junlei. Ji Junlei is willing to lay bare his wounds, stubbornly staying by her side. The secret of her rebirth remains unresolved, while a mysterious school doctor arrives shrouded in fog. Secretly taken ph 6Reads—Score—14d adds

    Reader note

    Summer marks a new beginning for Tang Xiaotao, who closes herself off emotionally, intending to part ways with Ji Junlei. Ji Junlei, burdened with his own wounds, remains steadfastly by her side, as secretly taken photos continue to surface. Torn between love and hate, the game of fate unfolds anew.

11. 11 望 Looking Toward Tomorrow, Looking Toward Tomorrow 望明天望明天 A Hundred Thoughts, One Life百念有生Modern Romance178k WordsCompleted [Raising a younger love interest + Campus + Devoted to each other + First love + Winning back her husband + Sweet romance] Ruan Xi's parents were irresponsible. It wasn't until her uncle took her to the city for high school that she met the person who would dazzle her throughout her youth: Song Yin. He was exceptional and aloof, yet sheltered her when she was at her most helpless. She desperately tried to keep up with him, struggling between her growing feelings and her insecurity. He kept his b 1.2kReads8.3Score13214d adds

    Reader note

    You could try this one! It's a relatively new book, so the plot isn't as clichéd as some of their previous ones; it's quite fresh. You should give it a try.

12. 12 倚 Spring on the Silk Road, Riding in a Boat 倚舟丝路春 v Smile Teamv笑队Modern Romance621k WordsCompleted Someone once asked, “What is the new Silk Road?” Lin Dieyi replied, “Code, trust, and a digital Great Wall built with the lives of China’s young people.” It all began with a university innovation project called “Silk Road Post.” The turning point came amid the windswept sands of Central Asia. She thought Shen Yanzhou, the campus prodigy who had once turned her down, would eventually become the most familiar stranger on the Digital Silk Road. But she never expected the two of them to become comr 2Reads—Score—14d adds

    Reader note

    A campus crush transforms into a life-or-death struggle; algorithmic battles intertwine with the protection of one's nation—it's increasingly addictive. ⭐️

13. 13 重 Back to My Youth, I’ll Lead Myself to a Wonderful Life 重回年少，我将带我走向锦绣人生 No. 9 Disinfectant九号消毒液Modern Romance560k WordsCompleted [Two Souls in One Body + Family of Origin + Self-Redemption + Female-Centered + Cozy Daily Life] Influenced by her family of origin, Huang Miaomiao chose to end her life by suicide the day after her thirtieth birthday. Perhaps because she died with lingering resentment, Huang Miaomiao returned to the age of fifteen, when there was still time to change everything. Thirty-year-old protagonist: “If someone had heard my silent cries back then, would everything have turned out differently?” Early o 7Reads—Score—14d adds

    Reader note

    I haven't read a book in a long time, but I just flipped through a few chapters and so far it seems pretty good. Keep up the good work, author!

14. 14 花 Flowers Bloom for the Wind 花开予风 Pose Burger姿势汉堡Modern Romance605k WordsCompleted [School to workplace | Doctors | Ensemble cast | Secret crushes | Choices | Ideals | Reunion after many years] A swan song for the youth of everyone who grew up caught between ideals and reality. Following five medical students through a decade of change, from campus to the wider world, it uses an unexpected death as a lens to reveal the sharpest edges of friendship, love, and responsibility. The storytelling is as precise as a scalpel: their first meeting in anatomy class, standing shoulder to 148Reads8.1Score—14d adds

    Reader note

    It's so good, you can read dozens of chapters in one go, I couldn't stop reading.

15. 15 闪 My Spouse Holds a Grudge 闪婚对象很记仇 Qian Yingnuo倩颖诺Modern Romance231k WordsCompleted Youthful sweet romance + devoted to each other + one-on-one romance, with two people who are each other’s gentle first love Illustrator vs. domineering CEO They bring sunshine and healing to each other through depression. Some wounds take a lifetime to heal, but they save each other! Jiang Yan is a campus heartthrob, top student, and CEO. He’s also a doting husband. That’s a lot of titles! A long-planned reunion after years apart! How did a Libra couple end up arguing over what’s fair in lo 769Reads6.3Score44514d adds

    Reader note

    [Two-Way Relationship] Looking for a modern romance novel that heals both partners? Check out "My Flash Marriage Partner Holds a Grudge"! An illustrator and a domineering CEO spend their lives healing their wounds. A clean 1v1 story, sweet to the core!

16. 16 蝉 After the Cicadas Sing Comes the Plum Rain 蝉鸣过后是梅雨 Little Mouse Maomao阿鼠毛毛Modern Romance152k WordsCompleted [Ensemble Cast at School | Slow-Burn Bittersweet Romance | Fated Bond | Gentle Girl, Troubled Boy | Realistic | Happy Ending] On the first day of school, Xia Shanshan's red-lacquered bicycle was stolen. She crouched beneath a camphor tree and cried. On the third floor, someone folded her orange candy wrapper in half, then in half again. Later, she met Fu Siyun. The boy leaned against the wall, looking carefree as he teased her softly: “Are you afraid of me, senior?” She ran from him for three y 3.5kReads9.3Score37514d adds

    Reader note

    A lifesaver for those looking for a good read! A story of missed opportunities, tug-of-war, and a long, devoted relationship: Fu Siyun's obsessive pursuit of his wife, Xia Shan's forbearance and concessions—a delicate blend of sweet and angsty youthful romance.

17. 17 被 A Heartthrob Takes Over His Body, and the Timid Doormat Takes the Whole School by Storm 被男神魂穿，软糯受气包飒翻全校 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance231k WordsOngoing The refined, scheming crown prince VS the soft, timid little bunny with an inferiority complex Healing | Unrequited Love Comes True | Soul Transmigration | Reborn and Pursuing His Wife Xie Yanci opens his eyes and finds that he has transmigrated into someone else’s body! He has ended up in the body of Song Qiwan, a girl who lets everyone walk all over her. The girl clutches a diary filled with his name as her bullies pin her down in the restroom and pour dirty water over her head. The school’s 3Reads—Score114d adds

    Reader note

    A refined, cunning, and aloof beauty meets a soft, timid, and submissive woman. The female lead commits suicide due to depression, and the male lead's soul inhabits her body. He avenges her and fights back, while simultaneously rejecting his own deep affections. His inner monologues are hilarious and incredibly sweet! ✊

18. 18 八 Eight Meters Apart: Imperfect Us 八米的距离：不完美的我们 Chicken Roll Expert鸡肉卷达人Modern Romance577k WordsCompleted I wrote a love letter for my roommate to give to the classmate I had a crush on. Every “I love you” was something I was desperately writing to myself. Ten years later, I got married. My bride wasn’t her. On our wedding night, my wife said calmly, “I know there’s a room in your heart I can’t enter.” I said I was sorry. She said, “What matters is that you come home every day.” Ten years later, I nearly cheated on her. When the young woman took off her coat, she revealed the scars on her wrist: “We 3Reads7.4Score—14d adds

    Reader note

    Reading warning: This content is highly relatable and may evoke strong feelings of adolescent anguish and emotional resonance.

Other lists with Listening to Moss, Watching Trees