Dashing Young Lads: Brash and Tsundere 鲜衣怒马少年郎：臭屁+傲娇

1. 1 病 The Frail Beauty Pants After Three Steps, and Her Childhood Friend Carries Her Home 病美人三步一喘！竹马摇尾抱回家 Sui Wang随望Two Male Leads539k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + childhood friends growing up together + brotherly affection turns into something more + wooing a big puppy] [Cool, aloof, long-haired beauty with a sickly constitution who knows how to reel them in × silver-haired, handsome, wolfish athlete who turns into a loyal puppy; genius painter × archer; sweet romance, one-on-one!] Yun Wulian had been sickly since childhood. He was out of breath after three steps and coughing after five, and would suddenly faint or come down with a fever 33.7kReads9.5Score5.1kShelves

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   It's so beautiful!!!

2. 2 清 A Qing-Era Consort Who Captured Kangxi's Heart 清穿康熙心上妃 Oh Ah Wei哦啊喂Ancient Romance48k WordsOngoing A new story is here! Come read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 62Reads—Score103Shelves

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   Kitten 🐈🐈🐈🐈

3. 3 西 A New Journey to the West: Wukong 西游新记悟空 Midsummer Sun仲夏的午阳Urban467k WordsOngoing Lin Kong is maliciously laid off by his company, dumped without a second thought by his girlfriend, and pressured by his landlord for rent, hitting the lowest point of his life. Then he unexpectedly awakens an immortal-cultivation jade pendant and obtains an unrivaled technique. From then on, he defies fate and turns his life around, using extraordinary abilities to rise again and swearing to repay every humiliation he suffered. 19Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 4 晚 When the Evening Breeze Rises, Love Runs Deep 晚风起o衍情深 Midsummer Sun仲夏的午阳Urban457k WordsCompleted A newly appointed boss and I started off at each other's throats. After a long period of adjustment, we went from colleagues to lovers. After we got married, our life together was so sweet, joyful, and happy. 69Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 5 记 The Avenger of Memory 记忆的复仇者 Midsummer Sun仲夏的午阳Sci-Fi & Apocalypse788k WordsCompleted Li Wei uncovers memories belonging to his family and vows to avenge them. Following the clues in their memories, he overcomes all kinds of hardships and dangers in search of their enemy, and finally gets his revenge. 10Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 6 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. 335.5kReads9.8Score46.5kShelves

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   I read over 200 chapters in one go, it's hilarious! I laughed so hard my mom came over and beat me up in the middle of the night, hahaha!

7. 7 尝 Taste the Softness of Zhi 尝枳软 Qiying栖应Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn + one-on-one devoted romance + one-sided love + growing together through mutual support; gentle, down-on-her-luck noblewoman × sharp-tongued, spoiled noble heir] In her previous life, Song Zhizhuan’s family was destroyed, leaving her an orphan. She fell into the tender trap Sima Luo had laid for her. For her sake, the Yan family backed Sima Luo’s rise to power. Her childhood friend fought the enemy forces for her, risking his life to help Sima Luo conquer the realm. In the end, Sima Luo 1.3kReads8.7Score180Shelves

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   The story is told from the female protagonist's perspective: she is reborn and learns that the male protagonist has a crush on her. From the male protagonist's perspective, his crush comes true. The second male lead is also reborn, experiencing a "chasing after his wife" scenario (which doesn't work out). The male protagonist is the fifth young master of the prestigious Yan family, an arrogant and unruly young man. The female protagonist is the niece of the most favored imperial concubine. Her entire family is executed, leaving only her aunt and her. The young man's love for the girl is passionate and sincere. The chapter that touched me the most was called "I Love You," which is about how both the male and female protagonists are in danger and about to be buried alive. With her last strength, the female protagonist says to the young man, "I... Love you." It touched me so deeply! (They are later rescued, and the ending is happy.)

8. 8 纨 The Spoiled Couple’s Mutual Admiration 纨绔夫妻互捧日常 Aconite on the Snow雪上一枝蒿Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Su Yu'an is forced to marry Jiang Qiyun, the eldest son of the Marquis of Rongyang and the leader of Kyoto's four notorious young lords. Everyone in Kyoto waits for the two of them to make fools of themselves, but instead, they see a couple constantly praising each other. Jiang Qiyun: My wife is clever and brilliant. She brings good fortune to her husband and keeps our home safe! Su Yu'an: My husband is as handsome as a jade tree, shielding me from wind and rain! Kyoto's nobles: Are you talking 17.8kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves

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   Both of these books are great, especially the second one with the audiobook voiceover; the male lead's voice has such a youthful feel. The first one is also very good. 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

9. 9 她 She Just Wants to Lie Low, but They Keep Forcing Her to Rebel 她想咸鱼躺，非逼她造反 Warfires Stain All烽火尽染Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] Lu Songli transmigrated into a book and became the cannon-fodder first wife of Xie Zhan, the male lead of The Powerful Minister's Beautiful Young Second Wife. In the book, her friend Zhao Yutan, who returned in glory from a place of exile, would steal her husband. The two of them carried on behind her back while she was gravely ill, and their affair literally angered her to death. Lu Songli was about to roll up her sleeves and tear into the cheating scumbag and 106.8kReads9.5Score12.4kShelves
10. 10 大 My Nemesis, My Little Nemesis 大冤家小冤家 Circle GungunCircle滚滚Two Male Leads188k WordsOngoing [Childish, Proud, and Stubborn Beauty Shou] [Overprotective, Overpowered Warrior Gong] [Mutual Secret Crushes] [Childbirth] [Light Political Intrigue] The Mu and Lu families had been bitter rivals since their grandparents' generation, and things only got worse with Mu Qing and Lu Lin. Ever since they started school, the two had been sworn enemies. Everyone assumed they would fight until one of them came out on top. Who would have thought that Lu Lin would openly ask to marry Mu Qing before the i 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The characters are incredibly lively and vivid; highly recommended! 😘😘

11. 11 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves

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    This is the most enjoyable contemporary romance novel I've read this year, a pinnacle of intellectual romance. It's not suitable for younger readers with little social experience; the business warfare parts are incredibly thrilling, and the romance between the two strong characters is particularly captivating. The writing is superb, and the background story is also quite impressive. The only problem is that I don't have any replacements. If anyone can find a book of this caliber, please recommend one to me. I'm sincerely asking, I really can't find anything else!

12. 12 追 Pursuing You Is Like Taming a Hawk 追你跟熬鹰似的 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted [Sweet and Satisfying] [Brooding Boy x Martial Arts Girl] [Happy Ending] [Male Lead Is Crazy and Possessive] [Original title: Chasing You Is Like Taming a Wild Falcon] Quan Zhishui couldn’t understand why people from other schools beat up Wei Shixu every day, forcing her to rush in and save him from danger time and again. Later, she discovered that those people were being paid to do it. By Wei Shixu. “I’m done with you!” she said sternly, drawing a clear line between them. Wei Shixu grinned, utt 49.4kReads9.5Score7.5kShelves

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    🌾🌾🌾The female lead's character is incredibly unique. Confident! Strong! Hardworking! Everything is wonderful at 18. The early episodes feature various playful antics between the male and female leads in a campus setting (hilarious throughout! 🔥🔥🔥). In the middle of the story, the two are separated for a while, but the male lead, having lost love, rekindles his pursuit of the female lead, constantly coming up with ingenious schemes (a constant source of amusement).

13. 13 野 Wild Desire! The Blind Young Man Is Kissed to Tears by His Rugged Uncle 野欲！小瞎子被糙汉叔叔吻哭了 Jili Gulu吉粒咕噜Modern Romance419k WordsCompleted New story now available [Both leads have only been with each other + Nine-year age gap + Healing + Rugged hero + Size difference + Sweet flirtation + Forced love] [Sweet, gentle, fiercely independent temporarily blind girl x Rugged CEO pretending to be a gentleman] Jiang Li was a gifted pipa player. An accident two years ago left her temporarily blind. Everyone thought she would be engaged to the youngest grandson doted on by Old Master Xiang, and she thought so too. But she had barely moved int 7.9kReads9.0Score956Shelves

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    Sweet romance novels for young people

14. 14 重 After Being Reborn, I Became the Obsession of a Man with a Drug Addiction 重生后，我成了偏执大佬的药瘾 A Boat Adrift in the Distance浮舟遥Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Both leads are virgins] [Sweet romance] [Mutual healing] In her previous life, Shi Wan died a tragic death. Fu Tingchen gave his life for her and perished in a sea of flames. Reborn, Shi Wan has the advantage at every turn. She plans each step carefully, vowing to protect the person she loves most. Fu Tingchen is possessive by nature, violent and ruthless. Yet he doesn’t know that after they marry, he’ll dote on one woman without restraint, treating her with tender affection. “A Chen, why didn’ 61.1kReads9.4Score6.2kShelves
15. 15 救 Help! The Demon Lord Has Me Trapped 救命！我被魔头套牢了 The Wind Blows Across the Sail风吹过帆Ancient Romance525k WordsCompleted [Sharp-tongued but soft-hearted, shamelessly flirtatious Demon Lord × sweet, adorable, clever little sparrow demon] [Sweet romance + happy ending + both devoted to each other + one-on-one + past and present lives + mutual salvation] He was possessed by another soul and spent 250 years cultivating in the endless darkness beyond the heavens. Because of a curse, she was condemned to reincarnate in the animal realm, life after life, never allowed to be human. The righteous cultivation he achieved d 53Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Please pick me! 🥰 She's really beautiful!

16. 16 灵 Soul Swap: The Sharp-Tongued Chancellor Only Wants to Marry into the Family with a Baby Bump 灵魂互换：毒舌丞相只想带球入赘 Guo Facai Ya郭发财吖Ancient Romance327k WordsCompleted [Soul Swap + 1v1 + Power Couple + Bickering Rivals + Sweet Romance + Court Intrigue + Household Battles Highly Skilled, Illiterate General vs. Sharp, Scheming, Sharp-Tongued Chancellor] Xi Zhinian and Wei Yingzhao never get along at court. Usually, Xi Zhinian offers an opinion, Wei Yingzhao rebuts it, Xi Zhinian makes another point, and Wei Yingzhao argues back. Then Xi Zhinian simply throws a punch. After an accident causes them to swap souls, their lives descend into chaos. At the General’s Ma 13Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 17 我 I Say Late Autumn Outshines the Spring Dawn 我言深秋胜春朝 The Stars Love Rabbits星星爱兔子Ancient Romance569k WordsCompleted [A power couple: composed female boss VS feigned-idiocy male subordinate] [A young marquis who plays the pig to eat the tiger + an upright, loyal young county princess] [Childhood friends reunited after a long separation] “Since ancient times, autumn has been a season of sorrow and solitude. I say it surpasses the springtime.” A loyal general and marquis is ultimately sentenced to the extermination of his entire clan. The young marquis fakes his death to survive. Grief-stricken, he assumes a fal 99Reads8.5Score—Shelves
18. 18 缚 Soulbinding Order 缚魂令 Jin Shaoren今绍人Ancient Romance517k WordsCompleted Also known as: Soulbinding Order The first time Fang Zhixia met the young lord Lin, every move was a killing blow, and she cut off his breath. The next time she saw him, she had prepared a golden-thread nanmu coffin for him, made of premium wood and carved with dragons and phoenixes. And now this man has arrived with sixty-six ships of betrothal gifts, banging gongs and beating drums, saying he wants to marry her? Fang Zhixia: “Are you insane?” Lin Buzhou: “A little. It’s been three years, and 4.1kReads9.2Score566Shelves
19. 19 少 Hey, Kids, No Fighting! Let’s Talk It Out! 少年人别动粗要讲理！ He Yuemingxi何月明夕Ancient Romance458k WordsCompleted "Historical romance in an alternate setting + two equally formidable leads + ensemble cast + love of country and home + youthful passion + groveling for forgiveness + heartbreaking flashbacks" [A Sickly Girl’s Comeback Journal] [The Reckless General’s Everyday Heart-Flutters] [A Female Official’s Road to Growth] [Raising a Chief Councillor] [The Spear-Wielding Young Lady Is a Heroine] [A Spoiled Young Master Comes of Age] [A Boy and His Homeland] The sage once said: “When a great river must be c 119Reads8.3Score—Shelves
20. 20 感 A Guide to Reforming Villains 感化反派指南 Xiao Shanzhong小山重Ancient Romance253k WordsCompleted [Main Story Complete; Extras Will Be Posted From Time to Time] Jiang Runian was on the verge of successfully ascending when the Heavenly Dao informed her that her fortune was insufficient. The tribulation lightning struck her and sent her to another world, where she was bound to a System that was supposed to reform villains. When she heard that five or six little-sunshine Hosts had already failed to stop the villain from turning evil and destroying the world, Jiang Runian sneered. “Would a villa 3.3kReads9.2Score526Shelves
21. 21 话 Has Lord Xiahou the Chatterbox Finally Shut Up Today? 话痨的夏侯大人，今天闭嘴了吗 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance435k WordsCompleted [One true love ➕ pure historical setting ➕ happy ending ➕ sweet romance ➕ a little angst along the way] [No transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger, pure historical fiction] Xiahou Huai, young master of Shanhai Tower, once swore that he would never love anyone in this life, especially not a woman. Romance was just too painful. Jiang Zhefeng, a scholar who disguised herself as a man, once swore that she would keep living as a man and never fall for any man. After they met, Xiahou Huai acc 944Reads9.3Score182Shelves
22. 22 嘴 The Stubborn Childhood Friend: Brother Lu Was the One Who Fell First 嘴硬青梅：是陆哥他先动的心 Ye Shuangshuang from the Shallows of the Clouds云浅处的叶霜霜Modern Romance178k WordsCompleted [A new author and a new novel. Not a wish-fulfillment story, no System, no one reborn.] [Both leads are inexperienced in love; one-on-one romance, a little angst and lots of sweetness, with a focus on everyday life.] [Everyday life, Chinese-style school setting.] When Lin Jing starts at Experimental Middle School, she has two wishes. First, she hopes no one finds out that the aloof heartthrob Lin Yi is her older brother! Second, she wants to stay far away from Lu Yun. She manages to keep her fir 67Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Dual perspectives! Mutual unrequited love without realizing it! The male lead is a dashing young man, a little arrogant, a radiant youth! The female lead is a little willful, a princess-like girl!

23. 23 梦 After Dreaming That My Brother's Archenemy Took Me by Force 梦见被我哥死对头强取豪夺后 Tai Congcong太葱葱Modern Romance430k WordsCompleted [A warm, sunny little princess / a poor boy who’s handsome, strong, and tragic / an ultimate sister-obsessed, arrogant, tsundere older brother] [BG] [Romance] [The heroine is the center of everyone’s affection] Short drama now available! Pei Xi has a dream. She dreams that Jiang Cheng, the aloof, sharp-eyed, solitary poor boy at school, will grow up to become the founder of a famous domestic game company. He creates a princess room just for her, then kneels beside her bed and slowly strokes her 14.3kReads9.5Score1.7kShelves
24. 24 凡 Ordinary Waves 凡浪 Midsummer Sun仲夏的午阳13k WordsCompleted Fan Lang 73Reads—Score—Shelves

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