Two Strong Leads, Male and Female, No Doormat Heroines, Both Assertive and Ready to Throw Down 双强，男女，不娇妻，强势，不服就干

1. 1 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
2. 2 心 Cherished Darling 心肝宠 Jiu Ling九棂Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted (Top-tier wealthy family, a modern Jiangnan beauty as the heroine, an obsessive male lead, the heroine pursues him at first, then he spoils her relentlessly, devoted to each other, happy ending) For the sake of the child in her belly, Lu Zhiling was forced to marry an obsessive tycoon. Everyone thought she wouldn’t live long enough to give birth. To stay alive, she began winning him over. Before she knew it, she had become the apple of his eye. Later, she prepared to run away. His car was perche 79.5kReads9.5Score8.2k14d adds
3. 3 哦 Oh No! After Going on a Killing Spree, She Becomes the Villain’s Dark Moonlight! 哦豁！杀疯后她成了反派黑月光！ Shan Qianqiu山千秋Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Two strong leads + love and hate + a groveling chase to win her back + woman disguised as a man] Ye Xingshu never imagined she'd transmigrate into a book one day, let alone become a deranged female villain. She arrived right in the middle of a killing spree. She looked at the male villain's beloved white moonlight in her hands, then at the sinister, terrifying villain, and immediately decided to keep killing! The plot had her and the male villain meeting gruesome ends: the hero would cut out hi 7.2kReads8.9Score80614d adds

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4. 4 清 The Aloof Male Lead Says One Thing and Means Another, While She Alone Is Ruthless and Dazzling 清冷男主口是心非，独她狠辣绝艳 Ling Xiu铃岫Ancient Romance415k WordsCompleted (A ruthless, wild, and crazy enchantress × a cold, taciturn, obsessive ice-cold swordsman) [Strong female lead, stubborn pursuer gets a taste of her own medicine, 1v1, both pure, happy ending] Qin Ru came to the lower realm and became an enchantress. She imprisoned the greatest swordsman in the immortal realm to drain his cultivation. The swordsman had a handsome face and an unyielding spirit. They said his master had found him years ago in the Demon Abyss and raised him from a brooding boy into 1.3kReads8.9Score15714d adds

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   This looks very sweet, and there's no doting wife or anything like that you mentioned. Both the male and female leads are strong, the plot isn't melodramatic, and it gets more and more enjoyable as you watch.

5. 5 异EN The Creatures That We Are 异兽迷城 Peng Pai彭湃Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Gao Yang was an orphan. At the age of six, he transmigrated to a parallel world and began living in a warm family of five. When he turned eighteen, Gao Yang accidentally discovered the truth about the world: this was not a parallel world at all, but a mysterious realm, and all the relatives and friends around him were terrifying Beasts! Gao Yang nearly lost his life 478.1kReads9.7Score66.6k14d adds

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   A highly-rated masterpiece, the second pure action novel, and the first one's reputation speaks for itself. Just go for it!!!

6. 6 高 High Martial: A Matchup? I Can Beat Even the Empress! 高武：对比？女帝我也包赢的！ Rolling in the Dirt, Eating Tomatoes扑土吃番茄Urban4.3M WordsCompleted 76.7kReads8.9Score7.6k14d adds
7. 7 陛 Your Majesty, the Eldest Princess Won’t Hold Court Today 陛下，嫡长公主今日不早朝 Jing Gong Likes Using an Alt Account喜欢小号的景公Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted When she was invested as a princess, Su Ling discovered that she had transmigrated into a tragic romance novel. But she didn’t like reading tragic romances, and only knew the general plot. She had forgotten the key details and had no idea which family would rebel. To find a way to survive, she had no choice but to secretly search for clues. To make matters worse, the emperor had already discovered her when she first arrived. Ambitious and determined to become an emperor remembered for all time, 40Reads6.2Score—14d adds
8. 8 病 Spring Returns to the Branches of a Sick Tree 病树枝头又逢春 Sweet Melon甜甜的瓜Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] Sang Nian accidentally climbs into the world of cultivation and becomes the vicious supporting female character who meets a tragic end in the book. System: Your mission is to marry the male supporting character, Xie Chenzhou, abuse him, humiliate him, and then get killed by him. Sang Nian: OK (brandishes little whip) (hits herself) (collapses with a thud) System: (silence) (stares at the sky) System: Mission changed. Win him over, or go mine coal. Sang Nian: (smiles 183.4kReads9.5Score25.3k14d adds
9. 9 手 With a Dagger in Hand, the Buddha Lord's Little Darling Slays Her Way Across the Land 手握匕首，佛爷的小祖宗杀遍四方 Wei Yang He未央何Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted Black-Market Hitwoman vs. Kyoto's King, Both Pure and Powerful #Luo Li After more than a decade of fighting for survival on the edge of a blade, Luo Li finally reached her last mission before retiring. Who knew she'd accidentally provoke Lord Li, the King of Kyoto? She had meant to kill him, but he had too many guns. To save her own skin, she became his personal bodyguard. But nobody told her that being a bodyguard also meant getting kissed, getting devoured, and having your heart stolen... Luo 2.6kReads8.8Score31414d adds
10. 10 重EN Too Many Reborn Heroes? Time to Bring in the Government 重生者太密集？我带国家队下场 Bian Lu边鹿Sci-Fi & Apocalypse758k WordsCompleted (A feel-good power fantasy, with a beautiful, badass heroine who confiscates golden fingers) “Sheng is the boss around here. She's ruthless and doesn't waste words. Cross her, and she'll take you down!” In the year 2323 of the Star Era, the apocalypse is about to begin. Some people awaken their powers early, while reborn people are already making their moves… As the head of a new department, Sheng An is responsible for recruiting and leading all the powered and reborn individuals, preparing for 123.7kReads9.7Score17.5k14d adds

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    Our Sister Sheng and Team Qi can fit right in on this track!!! Sister Sheng is a true socialite, beautiful and taciturn. Even in the apocalypse, don't panic; trust your country more than yourself. "My name is Sheng An, Sheng as in prosperous times, An as in peace and prosperity for the nation." Patriotism + Double Strength

11. 11 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 254.1kReads9.7Score29.8k14d adds

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    The male and female leads are both very intelligent, especially the female lead, who is incredibly smart but sometimes a little childish. I really enjoy watching her build her career.

12. 12 快 Quick Transmigration: Male and Female Leads, Get Out of My Way 快穿之男女主快走开 Su Nian Is a Ball苏年是个球Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine] [Feel-good story] [One-on-one romance] Nian Su was still young when someone ambushed her and killed her with a single stab. After she died, a System appeared and told her she could come back to life once she completed its missions. Nian Su said that coming back to life wasn't important, as long as she could show off. Besides, she'd never been in love before. But after traveling through so many worlds, why was the person she had to win over always the same one???!! 3.4kReads9.2Score27614d adds

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    ①: The male and female leads are both intelligent, making this a quick transmigration novel that I absolutely love. No misunderstandings, no gossip, just pure sweetness! Sweet! Sweet! ②: The female lead is a transmigrator (but she was originally from this world; her parents sent her away to protect her). Another key point is that her cultivation is sealed by the Heavenly Dao, but she uses the skills she learned in modern life to turn the tide! ③: This one is truly indescribable. A native-born female lead—just click and read it, folks! Once you start, you won't be able to say a word; it's so good! The author's imagination is beyond your wildest dreams, and the ending is always unpredictable 😢 It made me cry several times, sob sob! It's not a tragic novel!!! These three books are truly a steal! I finished the first one a long time ago, and I haven't finished the second and third yet, but they're incredibly good. There's also an audio drama for those who can't enjoy reading the novel; it's packed with quality content, you really have to check it out! 🤤

13. 13 邪 The Evil King's Obsession: The Ghost Doctor's Wild Consort 邪王嗜宠：鬼医狂妃 Nalan Fengjin纳兰凤瑾Ancient Romance10.3M WordsCompleted She’s a ruthless, scheming ghost doctor of the dark night. After transmigrating, she becomes a useless girl everyone despises and spurns. She contracts an ancient divine beast, cultivates a heaven-defying divine art, and dazzles everyone. With poison pills and potions at her disposal, anyone who dares bully her is asking for death! What’s a ninth-grade pill to her? Her adorable pets eat those like candy. She can make medicine, and she does whatever she wants! He’s the enchanting, peerlessly hand 16.9kReads9.3Score1.7k14d adds
14. 14 逆 Defying Heaven's Cute Beast: The Peerless Demoness Rules the World 逆天萌兽：绝世妖女倾天下 First Day, Seeing the Moon初一见月Ancient Romance6.2M WordsCompleted [Print Edition of One Thought, Ashes Return to the Mountain: Preorders Open September 27 at 7 p.m.] Her own sister ripped out her phoenix bone, stole her talent, and tossed her into the Demon Rift like a dog! But against all odds, she survived and became the little demon girl cherished in the palms of the monsters living in the Demon Rift! The monsters of the Demon Rift: “Anyone who lays a hand on Niannian declares war on our entire demon clan!” She returns to the Five Continents, cuts down her 146.8kReads9.6Score18.9k14d adds
15. 15 求 Begging for Love 求娇 Three Lives, Three Three叁生三三Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Strong Heroine and Hero] [Love-Hate Relationship] [Defying Fate] [Print edition signed with a publisher] Gu Miaoyin always thought she was the pampered darling her emperor treasured most, until the Great Jin fell and the Northern Hu cavalry smashed through the palace gates. Only then did she realize how tragic her life was. Ten years of the emperor's favor could not withstand a sudden change of heart. In the end, she and her mother were trapped in the imperial city and burned alive. Reborn into 36.4kReads9.5Score4.8k14d adds

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    I love it! 💕 Finally, I've found a female-centric novel that perfectly captures my ideal of a strong male and female lead, with a smooth storyline and no major plot holes. The emotional development and changes flow seamlessly, and the emotional outbursts are handled perfectly. I especially love how the three male characters have all left a deep mark on Xianxian's life, contributing to her growth and creating beautiful memories—each a vibrant and memorable character who can nourish her. Their evenly matched strength further emphasizes the core idea that only the heroine's choice truly defines the male lead. [A masterpiece by Que Shi] The author's writing style is also witty and humorous, making it easy to read. I rarely read novels longer than 600 chapters.

16. 16 绝 Incredible! The Ability-Wielding Powerhouse Stuns Everyone! 绝了！异能大佬她惊艳全场！ Sun Wukong Loves Cake爱吃蛋糕的孙悟空Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted (Secret identities + supernatural abilities + both inexperienced + sweet romance + equally powerful leads + face-slapping + satisfying read) (An all-around powerhouse who dominates the international scene VS the cunning, ruthless, hopelessly love-struck heir of Beijing's elite) The first time they meet, she uses a clever trick at the black market to steal his medicinal herbs, and he takes notice of this extraordinary girl. From then on, their fates become intertwined. The Xia family considers he 469Reads6.9Score10114d adds

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    The female lead didn't hide her identity much, so it was quickly exposed.

17. 17 惊 Shocking! The Fake Heiress Is Actually a Metaphysics Ancestor! 惊！假千金竟然是玄学老祖！ Sweet Year After Year岁岁甜甜Modern Romance316k WordsCompleted [Supernatural exorcism + sweet romance + marriage before love + devoted couple] (Main story and bonus chapters complete) Tan Lingyin, an ancient grandmaster of the mystic arts, wakes up to find herself in the body of a pitiful girl loved by neither her father nor her mother. When the real daughter returns, her adoptive parents throw her out into the rain. Everyone expects her to become a laughingstock, but she becomes Nancheng's top scorer in the college entrance exam. Her adoptive parents try t 5.1kReads9.1Score76614d adds

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    The third book featuring a strong female lead who is seemingly innocent but actually cunning.

18. 18 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
19. 19 爷 My Lord, Madam’s Secret Identity Has Been Exposed Again 爷，夫人她马甲又暴露了 Chi Ye迟夜Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted Hacker: Master, come back and teach me hacking already! President of the Imperial University: Aah! Senior, come teach me piano! Piano-world big shot: Sister Qi, you’re one of the biggest names in the piano world. How can you lower yourself to being a mere choreographer in showbiz? Gu Qi’s gaze is cool, her features striking, and she’s breathtakingly beautiful. The most distinguished Seventh Master of the Lu family, a sickly beauty, leans against the headboard. “How about... I offer myself to 4.4kReads8.7Score56814d adds
20. 20 够 So Daring! The Little Sweetheart Climbs Through the Window to Steal Kisses from Mr. Mo Again 够野！小乖宝又翻窗偷吻墨爷了 Yan Xi Takes Flight放飞的颜晞Modern Romance363k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, secret identities, satisfying revenge, and a groveling chase for love] “Sir, I’ll give you fifty million. Will you marry me?” Li Shengxia was reborn. To change her tragic fate from her previous life, when she was forced to marry a fool to bring him good luck and died miserably, she offered fifty million to a rideshare driver and hastily arranged a fake marriage while fleeing her wedding. She thought the handsome driver was penniless, but it turned out he was a prestigious CEO of 351Reads9.2Score10314d adds
21. 21 男 My Boyfriend's Brother Made a Move on Me: I Dump Him and Date You 男友他弟撬墙角，跟他分手和我谈 Xian Mang弦芒Modern Romance126k WordsOngoing “The eldest brother, the rightful partner: does he even know what he’s doing? I’ll take over.”, Huo Changzhou PS: The eldest brother is her contractually agreed potential boyfriend! The male lead only pretends to be a playboy. [Seductive Lou Ning VS aloof, flirtatious, jealous Second Young Master Huo] [Forbidden romance + male rivals competing for her + antagonistic chemistry + both leads are virgins + male lead falls for her on his own + groveling to win her back] Huo Changzhou, the second youn 36Reads—Score12014d adds

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    The story revolves around a wealthy heiress and a sharp-tongued heir, both incredibly capable and ambitious, unwilling to compromise their principles. The plot involves power struggles and revenge within the wealthy family, with the two even initially clashing. The male lead initially offends the female lead due to his sharp tongue, but later experiences a dramatic pursuit of her.

22. 22 神 The Divine Doctor's Daughter 神医嫡女 Yang Shiliu杨十六Ancient Romance4.0M WordsCompleted Feng Yuheng, a renowned physician skilled in both Chinese and Western medicine in the 21st century and a senior military doctor in the ground forces, transmigrates with a bang into the body of the Feng family's legitimate daughter in the Great Shun Dynasty. Unfortunately, her father doesn't care for her, her grandmother doesn't love her, her mother is timid, her younger brother is still a child, and her sisters are each more vicious than the last. Reborn in a new life, she absolutely refuses to 27.2kReads9.3Score4.4k14d adds

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    Highly recommended!!! Yang Shiliu's Boundless Sea series is a masterpiece, a classic of ancient Chinese romance. The heroines in Yang Shiliu's works are all brave, resourceful, and loyal. Absolutely strong female characters.

23. 23 神 The Divine Doctor and Poison Princess 神医毒妃 Yang Shiliu杨十六Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted A descendant of a family of poison doctors in the 21st century, she possesses extraordinary gifts and excels equally at medicine and poison. One day, she transmigrates and becomes Bai He ran, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Wen’s household in the Eastern Qin Dynasty. Her birth mother is dead, her father refuses to acknowledge her, her stepmother holds power, and her sisters are false-hearted. Her fighting spirit blazes to life. In this life, she will live by her own rules. Those who bully 14.6kReads9.3Score3.9k14d adds
24. 24 神 The Divine Doctor and the Demon Empress 神医魔后 Yang Shiliu杨十六Ancient Romance2.6M WordsCompleted A descendant of the Xuanmai lineage in the 21st century transmigrates one day into the body of Ye Wenyan, the fourth daughter of a first-rank general's household in the Northern Qi Kingdom. Her father died unjustly, her mother was cast aside, and the old madam turned ruthless and kicked her when she was down. Her second uncle and aunt used every trick in the book to murder her and silence her. Her third sister stole her fiancé and humiliated her by making her a concubine. The infamous witch of t 8.9kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds
25. 25 黑 The Crown of the Dark Moon 黑月光冠冕 Three Lives, Three Three叁生三三Modern Romance2.5M WordsCompleted [The first print volume is now available] [Sweet Romance in a Wealthy Family] + [A Forbidden Love Falls from Its Pedestal] + [Characters Awaken] + [A Chaotic Love Rival Showdown] “You are a cannon-fodder character in this world. Your character tags are: beautiful, vicious, and stupid. When you were eight, you were adopted by the Shen family, the most powerful family in Whale Harbor. The head of the family treasured you like a gem, but you joined forces with your villainous mother to scheme agai 305.9kReads9.5Score42.1k14d adds

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