A Scholarly Family, Generations of Friendship Between Two Families, and an Emotionally Steady Official or CEO 书香门第➕两家世交➕情绪稳定老干部或高干总裁

1. 101 千 The Moon Reflected Over a Thousand Mountains 千山映月 Hu Zi Ge虎子歌Modern Romance309k WordsCompleted [Secret crush + carefully laid schemes + age gap + both each other's first and only] *Steady, fatherly power player ✖ elegant beauty from a scholarly family* After her mother remarried, Su Nianyi moved with her to the cold northern city of Cangzhou, gaining an older stepbrother. The first time she saw Su Shi was at the wedding banquet, by the elevator. His eyes were narrowed, his expression stern and indifferent, but he had a strikingly handsome face. * After watching Yue opera, she returned ho 238Reads8.6Score—14d adds
2. 102 穿 Transmigrate to the 1970s: With a Childbearing System, I Marry an Infertile Officer 穿七零：带生子系统，嫁不育军官 Wish Granted, Stroke by Stroke如愿笔笔Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Childbearing System (not primarily about having children) + military marriage + abundant supplies + satisfying read + no outrageous characters + sweet romance] [A stunning psychologist with a childbearing System + a stern-faced, fierce military officer who can’t have children] Xu Qingluo is a rising star in the field of psychology in the 21st century. Her parents and grandparents are all world-renowned psychology experts. After transmigrating to the 1970s, she becomes the youngest granddaughter 23.2kReads9.0Score2k14d adds
3. 103 屈 Surrendering to Tenderness 屈于温柔 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance426k WordsCompleted [Cool and radiant genius violinist girl x gentle, distinguished rising star in the business world] [Devoted romance with no past relationships + long-planned courtship + doting boyfriend + two wealthy families + age gap] Everyone knew that the eldest young master of the Shen family was handsome and distinguished, and had become a rising star in the business world at a young age. Who could have imagined that someone so utterly level-headed would one day be troubled by love? Shen Minghuai had nev 17.3kReads9.0Score1.4k14d adds

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   It's absolutely fantastic! A refined and aristocratic young master from Beijing's elite circles versus a cool and radiant young lady! [Sparrow's Masterpiece] The male lead falls in love at first sight and then deliberately approaches her; he's truly doting and gentle. The writing is excellent, and there are no melodramatic plot twists! [Admiration]

4. 104 非 Irrational Surrender 非理性沦陷 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance463k WordsCompleted [A gorgeous, haughty heiress × a cold, roguish foreign powerhouse] [Devoted, sweet romance with both leads’ hearts belonging only to each other + age gap + two powerful families + doting, fatherly boyfriend] Yu Nanyan, the cherished young lady of the Yu family in Hong Kong, had been spoiled rotten ever since she was a child. But after an accident, she was forced to use a wheelchair. The exasperated heiress suddenly noticed that the new bodyguard she had hired looked at her with anything but inno 3.6kReads8.6Score33414d adds
5. 105 拥 She Fell into His Abyss 拥她入深渊 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [A seemingly fragile girl who’s secretly a ruthless schemer × a gentle, doting, fatherly tycoon] [Devoted husband, age gap, love at first sight, both leads are pure and devoted, romance across borders] Everyone knows Jiang Xu, head of the Jiang family in Southeast Asia, is refined and handsome, but also cold, restrained, and uninterested in women. But one night, as the tension between them grows without restraint, the girl, bullied until her eyes are red, uses the last of her strength to prop he 12kReads9.2Score92514d adds
6. 106 星 Starry Rain and Serene Orchids 星雨幽兰 Xu Tinglan叙亭兰Modern Romance104k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted to each other + wealthy families + school life + friendship] After weathering countless storms and looking back through the river of time, we finally realize that the beauty of youth has quietly slipped away. He walked up to her and asked softly, “When did you get back?” Lan Ying looked up at Ruan Xingyi, as if she were back in high school, when she used to look up at him just like this. We can never have youth and experience it at the same time. That is why we are always 41Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The male lead is a high-ranking CEO, and the female lead comes from a scholarly family. He has excellent upbringing and is deeply in love with her. He designed the ring himself and waited five years before finally putting it on her finger.

7. 107 领 The Boss Plays His Moves One by One 领导步步为营 Mr. Hanbao瀚堡先生Modern Romance452k WordsCompleted Government Official + Scheming Hero + Age Gap + Sweet Romance Autumn was in full swing on the campus of Jing University. Qin Baizhou, 35, had quietly arrived to take up his new post as Party Committee Secretary. Strict and disciplined, he was known throughout academia for his iron-fisted approach to scholarship. His transfer was recognition from his superiors of his abilities. One weekend, Qin Baizhou went alone to Moxiang Bookstore near campus to buy books on management. Through a gap between t 10kReads8.8Score1.2k14d adds
8. 108 矜 Proud and Delicate Rose 矜娇玫瑰 Heaven Opens to Delusions天开妄想Modern Romance554k WordsCompleted [Both devoted to each other + power couple + sweet romance] Su Li was known as the wild rose of the Imperial Capital’s social scene. She was beautiful, gorgeous, clever, and loved to play around. With a new puppy-boy toy every month, she became the pampered rose everyone envied. At a matchmaking banquet, she tugged on his tie and curled her red lips. “I’m free tonight, President Pei. Why not try what I can do?” He gave her a wicked smile and took a step toward her, but she fled in a panic. Every 5kReads9.3Score60714d adds
9. 109 白 Unfamiliar by Day 白日不熟 Yun Zijin妘子衿Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + Hong Kong tycoon family + sizzling chemistry + flirtatious desire + devoted couple] [Possessive, obsessive tycoon and powerful executive ✖️ alluring heiress and CEO] Song Qingyun, a daughter of one of Hong Kong City’s most prominent families, hides a wild, untamable nature beneath her good-girl disguise. Three months into their arranged marriage, she has completely forgotten her contract husband, name and all, and has instead picked up a hot guy at a bar overseas. O 45.4kReads9.4Score6.8k14d adds
10. 110 桀 The Rebellious Racer Can't Stop Wanting to Cuddle Her 桀骜赛车手，整日想跟她贴贴 ViVi1223Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted [Wild, untamed race car driver x dazzling ballerina] [Both devoted to each other + two powerful families + swoon-worthy romance] Xie Yanchi is the WRC season champion and the youngest champion in WRC history. His impressive record isn’t the only thing that amazes people. He also comes from a prestigious family and has a flawless face. With striking silver hair, he has a rebellious, devil-may-care streak that runs deep. The three most important things in his life: eating, sleeping, and racing. Bu 32.1kReads9.4Score3.6k14d adds
11. 111 撩 Flirting into Marriage 撩婚 Autumn Firefly秋流萤Modern Romance290k WordsCompleted The print edition of Wild Crane is now available on major platforms. He Yunxing comes from a prominent Hong Kong family. The elegant, aloof man has a black tattoo on his hand that looks wickedly sensual, like Satan himself has descended. He's cold and heartless, a complete utilitarian. Everyone is madly infatuated with him. Too bad he married young. Rumor has it that he and the eldest daughter of the Shen family have a terrible marriage and will soon divorce. In their vast room, a slender-waiste 16.6kReads9.3Score1.8k14d adds
12. 112 陆 Captain Lu, Stop Kissing Me! Aren’t You Afraid Our Coworkers Will See? 陆队别亲了，你不怕被同事看到吗 Xiang Jin向锦Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The animated series is now available to reserve. Title: She Gives Her Radiant Sunlight. The print edition is now available! Title: She Gives Her Radiant Sunlight. Love at first sight + a shotgun wedding after an unexpected pregnancy + both leads work in the public sector + both are virgins + doting husband and sweet married life; A resilient, aloof forensic doctor versus a deeply devoted police captain who knows exactly how to flirt; - On Valentine's Day, Shu Yan has a few drinks and ends up sle 14.9kReads8.0Score2k14d adds
13. 113 闪 After Our Flash Marriage, My Wealthy CEO Husband Spoils Me Rotten 闪婚后，我被豪门总裁老公宠上天 Gathering the Milky Way揽星河Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + love grows over time + age gap + one-on-one romance + happy ending] [Sweet newlywed life, no melodrama, pure sweetness] *CEO of a publicly traded company x graduate student nearing graduation *Cold, sharp-tongued, fatherly male lead x gentle, radiant, intelligent female lead Qiao Yue had always been indifferent to the idea of marriage. Getting married would fulfill the wish of the elders who loved her, and it was simply something society expected her to do. So why 6.3kReads8.9Score61914d adds
14. 114 宠 Spoiled Rotten! My Flash-Married Husband Is an Heir to a Tycoon 宠疯了！闪婚老公是豪门继承人 A Little Bit一点点Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted To let her mother pass away in peace, An Lan impulsively married a small-business owner. After the wedding, he made up for her bride price, gave her property deeds, and took her along to mooch off their elders. His mother had a tailor make clothes for her, an entire plastic bag's worth at a time. His grandparents loved giving her red envelopes so she could buy candy. He and his family all competed to spoil her, making her feel a warmth she hadn't known in a long time. She thought she and her hus 3.4kReads8.9Score35614d adds
15. 115 如 If Time Wouldn't Chase Us 如果时光不追 Tang Tang de Pang Pang唐唐de胖胖Modern Romance207k WordsCompleted The day Huo Yun returned home was in late autumn. Four years had passed. She thought she could face everything calmly, including the man she had grown up with, the one who had made her leave home alone. Pei Yanci had waited four years and searched for her for four years. When they met again, he wanted to ask just one thing: Are you leaving again? But all she said was, “We’re not close.” This is a story about waiting and returning, misunderstandings and letting go. If time doesn’t move on, I’ll w 905Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Huo Yun returned to China in late autumn. Four years had passed. The person she had grown up with, the one who had led her to leave for a distant land, was still waiting for her. Pei Yanci had waited four years, searched for her for four years. When they met again, she only said four words: "We're not close." But he didn't believe it. From the moment she grasped his finger when he was five, he had never thought of letting go.

16. 116 钓 The Seductive Sweetheart Struggles to Survive in a Deadly Love Triangle 钓系娇娇小美人在修罗场求生 Sparkling Little Gold闪闪小金Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] All male leads are devoted to one woman | Ultimate love-triangle showdown | Flirtatious charmer trains men like dogs - [You are a foolish, shallow, and vicious supporting actress, jealous of the talented and universally adored heroine. You set out to target every man connected to her.] [You shoved the aloof villain onto a bed, and the brooding top student is kneeling in punishment in the bathroom.] [You drugged your proud peacock of a childhood friend and stuffed him in 47.2kReads9.4Score5.3k14d adds

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    It's super pretty, if you don't like it, it's my fault.

17. 117 诱 Luring the Sweetheart: The Wild Captain Takes Her by Storm 诱捕小乖宝，野痞队长强势攻陷 Zong Xi宗汐Modern Romance319k WordsCompleted A heads-up: the adapted short drama “Waiting for You When the Roses Bloom” is now available~ [Marriage Before Love + Mutual Pining + Long-Running Scheme + Healing + Six-Year Age Gap + Sweet Romance] [Beautiful, sweet-voiced intern reporter x Wild, wolfish captain of the criminal police] Chen Mo married his brother’s younger sister, but no one knew she was the moonlight in his heart, the little moon he had wanted all to himself for so many sleepless nights. The year Song Zhiyi turned twenty-one, 18.4kReads9.3Score2k14d adds
18. 118 掌 Paulownia in the Palm 掌中疏桐 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance902k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Originally titled A Paulownia in the Palm, the first chapters are free, but the price will go up later! [Mutual Devotion] [Fictional Setting] [Forced Possession] [Beautiful Wife] [Powerful Minister] [Adorable Baby] [Pregnant and on the Run] [Ancient-Era Court Intrigue] [Secret Marriage] Luo Shutong, the most proper young noblewoman in the capital, woke one morning to find Ye Chuan, the all-powerful chief minister, lying beside her. Trembling, she pulled out all the mo 10.9kReads8.0Score51014d adds

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    The story begins with pregnancy and forceful acquisition; it's definitely worth getting into, it's very good.

19. 119 周 Professor Zhou, Let's Get Married 周教授，我们结婚吧 Too Lazy to Name Myself懒起名Modern Romance607k WordsCompleted The short drama and animated series are now online [Marriage first, love later + age gap + doting romance + nurturing romance] [Gentle, reserved professor vs. sweet, soft-spoken medical student] Xin Zhiyao’s world came crashing down! The man she had spent the night with was her university professor. And to make matters worse, she was pregnant. Trembling, she placed the pregnancy test results in front of him. Professor Zhou gave her two choices: one, terminate the pregnancy; two, get married. Jus 98.1kReads9.2Score10.8k14d adds
20. 120 痴 Devoted Eyes: Wen Ying Comes First 痴情眼：温迎至上 Tu Su兔苏Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted A doomed pianist x a loyal professor with separation anxiety [Marriage First, Love Later + Idealized Beloved + Powerful Elite Family + Both Pure + Unrequited Love Never Comes True + Diary of a Deceased Husband] They were one step away from a happy ending. The first page of Shen Zhaoying's diary read: "Wen Ying, I like you." Shen Zhaoying and Wen Ying had no connection during their school years. She was the dream of his youth. At seventeen, Shen Zhaoying fell in love with Wen Ying at first sig 161Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Scholarly family + Top family

21. 121 执 Rose with a Blade 执刃玫瑰 Heaven Opens to Delusions天开妄想Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted Print edition on sale June 20 [The Second Male Lead Takes the Spotlight + Crime Mystery + Marriage Before Love + Age Gap] [Cool, aloof high-ranking official with a fatherly streak + elegant, reserved beauty who works as a mortician] After the Nan family went bankrupt, Nan Qing was raised in the Gu household for decades. She and Gu Zhun were childhood sweethearts, with their wedding date fast approaching. But on the eve of their engagement party, a scandal involving Gu Zhun broke. In a video, Gu 38.6kReads9.4Score5.8k14d adds
22. 122 重 Reborn on the Eve of Our Marriage Registration, the Hong Kong Tycoon's Heir Kneels to Win Me Back 重生领证前夕，港圈太子跪着追妻 Meat Bun Auntie肉包小姨Modern Romance511k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication; short-form drama episodes are being released] [Both leads are faithful to each other + face-slapping + pregnancy before love + reborn, sweet and satisfying, with no angst] [She pursues her husband during the marriage, driving the arrogant, cold-hearted crown prince to the brink] A gentle woman who handles things ruthlessly, a delicate beauty in poor health VS a sharp-tongued but henpecked ice prince - Shu Hui got pregnant after a one-night stand with the heir to a powerf 42kReads9.2Score4.2k14d adds
23. 123 他 His Little Star 他的小星辰 Tang Tang de Pang Pang唐唐de胖胖Marriage & Romance29k WordsCompleted His Little Star 21Reads—Score—14d adds

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    He was her nominal brother, but from the first meeting he harbored ulterior motives—no! It was love at first sight! To protect her, he abandoned his official post and went into business, picking her up from school every week without fail, and personally extinguishing all other suitors... Until the moment she was kidnapped, he revealed the claws he had hidden for so many years!

24. 124 陆 Mr. Lu, Something's Wrong! Your Wife Is in Trouble Again 陆总不好了，夫人又闯祸了 No Scallions, Just Flowers不要葱花要花Modern Romance488k WordsCompleted [Both leads are virgins, super sweet romance, childhood sweethearts, long-planned love] Lu Hehui was the young master of Beijing’s elite, a man beyond the reach of everyone in the capital. Jiang Lanyue was the little devil of Beijing’s elite, someone people feared and avoided. They grew up together as childhood sweethearts. Jiang Lanyue had been rebellious and impossible to control since she was little. No matter what her family said, she did as she pleased and never backed down. Lu Hehui was th 832Reads—Score10114d adds

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    Childhood sweetheart, super sweet [shy]

25. 125 恰 Just in Time for the Return 恰逢归来 Calm as a Rock静如磐Modern Romance193k WordsOngoing A classically beautiful woman raised by a prominent family × the head of a powerful family / devoted male lead / reunion after years apart / sweet romance / happy ending When Yang Yueqi was fourteen, she was sent to live with her maternal grandparents. That was the first time Wei Yuchen saw her, and after that one encounter, he could never forget her. Love at first sight was exactly what it had been for him. He watched helplessly as she married someone else, then watched her return, broken like 30Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 126 婚 Married Life, Peaceful and Serene 婚后，年岁静好 Young Master Wenshu文姝公子Modern Romance348k WordsCompleted [Complete] + [Marriage Before Love] + [Seven-Year Age Gap] + [Both Leads Are Inexperienced, Happy Ending] Perfect bedtime reading, overflowing with sweetness and cozy everyday moments “Mr. Qi, be honest. Was it love at first sight for you when we met on our blind date?” Qi Nian lovingly kissed his wife’s forehead. “No.” Jingshu: “Hmm?” Qi Nian: “It was even earlier than that.” Jingshu had assumed Qi Nian married her just to fend off pressure to settle down, since he was famous for being rest 1.4kReads9.1Score13314d adds

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    Beautiful! Highly recommended!

27. 127 教 The Professor Is Such a Flirt, and His Baby Has Nowhere to Run 教授好会撩，宝贝无处逃 Li Jiugge离九歌Modern Romance329k WordsCompleted [Print edition in progress + short drama] [Fatherly older man + high sweetness, no angst + grounded in reality] Shang Fuyan, the youngest archaeology professor at Lan University, is refined and self-disciplined, a paragon of propriety and courtesy, brilliantly talented, and renowned as an untouchable beauty. He keeps his distance from all women, knows where the boundaries lie, and is always proper. He leads a clean life: no first love, no lover, no romantic entanglements. - Song Xi goes on a bli 10kReads9.2Score1.1k14d adds
28. 128 怎 What Do I Do! The Stoic Commander Turns Red the Moment He Kisses Me 怎么办！高冷首长一亲就红温 Zhaozhao Eleven昭昭十一Modern Romance587k WordsCompleted [Bold, straightforward college girl * mature, steady military man + 8-year age gap + sweet everyday romance] Shen Nanwu runs into Fu Chuan'an again during freshman military training, where he is serving as the head instructor. “Don't you recognize me?” She thinks Fu Chuan'an must have forgotten her long ago and pretends not to know him when they meet, but he sees right through her. “I… I do know you.” She meets Fu Chuan'an's eyes and calls him Fourth Brother. Fu Chuan'an is mature, steady, and a 21.4kReads9.1Score3.3k14d adds
29. 129 又 Professor Ji Can’t Stop Competing for Me and Wants to Kiss Me Everywhere, Every Night 又争又抢，季教授夜夜想处处吻 Tong Yu Song童屿颂Modern Romance2.1M WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's only partner ◆ both are romantically inexperienced ◆ irresistibly sweet and satisfying romance] Cool, restrained university professor × stunningly beautiful novelist Sweet from beginning to end, with no villains ◆ intense romantic tension early on ◆ so lovey-dovey later your teeth will ache ◆ the novelist's secret identity is revealed ◆ my neighbor became the hero of my novel ◆ everyone plays matchmaker Ji Ze, a young professor who has just returned to the country fo 12.6kReads9.1Score1.5k14d adds
30. 130 来 The Bad Woman from Prison 来自监狱的坏女人 Who Could Be My Match谁与为偶Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Original title: The Chaste Police Commissioner: I've Locked Away Your Heart Workplace romance + suspenseful romance + soul swapping + unhinged villainess forces her love + forbidden cop-and-criminal romance + the queen returns I'm Su Yu. The “Goddess of Finance” admired by everyone in the business world. A meticulously planned car accident sent me tumbling from the clouds into the mud. I became the “suspect” everyone cursed and was personally delivered to a detention center. My best friend betra 830Reads9.2Score11414d adds

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    Police and criminals are mortal enemies, a dangerous seduction. [A wealthy heiress becomes a prisoner vs. A celibate veteran police inspector] My name is Su Yu: the female president of a listed company. But this stinky cop says I'm mentally ill, a suspect in economic crimes, and they even say I stole 130 million from the company! Ha, if it really is me, why not pull off a big heist? One strike and it's all over.

31. 131 温 Mr. Wen, Happy Married Life 温先生，婚后愉快 Tong Xiang桐香Modern Romance384k WordsCompleted [Long-planned romance + secret crush + slow-burn love + sweet pampering + both devoted to each other + no angst + age gap of about five years] [Not a strong female lead] [Short drama: As Tender as Before, now streaming] * [Gentle, elegant Jiangnan beauty & reserved, composed business tycoon] Rong Yan had lived with her maternal grandfather since childhood. When she heard that he had found her a match, she assumed it would be the second son of the Wen family, Wen, who was also a doctor. She had n 11.8kReads9.3Score1.5k14d adds

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    Look here, a refined gentleman, gentle and graceful. I love him so much, he exudes a gentle charm that seems to soften the passage of time.

32. 132 他 His Gentle Seduction 他轻诱 Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance345k WordsCompleted #A short drama adaptation under the same title is now streaming# [Love after marriage + he has been plotting this for years + slice of life + warm and sweet romance + the second male lead gets the girl] With her wedding day approaching, Jiang Nuanzhu runs into her fiancé at the hospital with his ex-girlfriend, whom he broke up with six years ago, as she undergoes a prenatal checkup. He claims he's only helping a widowed mother and her child. Jiang Nuanzhu refuses to raise someone else's child an 19.2kReads9.3Score1.9k14d adds
33. 133 说 It Was Supposed to Be a Contract Marriage, So Why Did You Fall for Me? 说好的契约婚姻，为何你又动心 momocaModern Romance535k WordsCompleted [Resilient, Pure-Hearted College Student VS Dark, Ruthless Underworld Heir] [Ensemble Cast + Eight-Year Age Gap + Fatherly Male Lead + Love Grows Over Time + Both Pure + Alpha Male Lead + Sizzling Chemistry + Flirtatious and Devoted Husband + Revenge + Business Warfare] Chen Jiayi, a college student, has just graduated and found a new romance. Just as her brand-new life is about to begin, she returns from her graduation trip and learns that, as her parents wish, she is to marry a man eight years 50Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is an ensemble piece. The main plot revolves around a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, while the secondary plot involves a gangster's illegitimate son seeking revenge. It's a heartwarming love story where a vengeful Scorpio man meets a naive, cheerful, and passionate Pisces woman (the female lead isn't a naive or innocent character). The revenge plot is quite gory (everyone's ruthless; anyone even slightly foolish will die), so I wouldn't recommend it if you don't like that kind of thing. [Laughs]

34. 134 不 I Will Never Leave the Green Mountains 不与青山辞 A Crescent Moon, Bright and Clear一弯皎皎Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted [Marry First, Love Later + Older Man + Guiding Lover + Both Pure] "A gentle, fatherly boyfriend and a bright little ray of sunshine" One moment, Jiang Tang thought she had finally made it through every hardship. The next, she was doing a full backflip and crashing into an iceberg. By a series of mishaps, she had managed to get involved with Mu Zhiqing. He was a mysterious businessman who stood alone atop a high tower, as unfathomable as a deep abyss. Rumor had it that he was upright and proper, 27.2kReads9.4Score2.9k14d adds

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    Books 1 and 3 both come from distinguished families; Book 2 features a father who is *upright and refined*, a renowned entrepreneur of the *pure and virtuous* school, and a *bold and unrestrained* school of systems engineering. All three books exude the air of scholarly families. Highly recommended!

35. 135 千 The Heiress Returns for Revenge, and No One Gets Away 千金归来强势复仇一个也不能少 Xin Qiu Bai信球白Modern Romance2.3M WordsCompleted No rebirth, no System, few clean romances, no wish fulfillment, an ensemble cast, and four generations under one roof. This is the story of their family. The author is merely here to tell it and does not influence where the story goes. Everything follows and respects the characters’ wishes. 39Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A novel about high-ranking officials, the kind where the older brother takes care of the younger brother.

36. 136 暮 Twilight Clouds, Spring Dawn 暮云春晓 Xu Tinglan叙亭兰Modern Romance420k WordsCompleted [Gentle, powerful, healing older man x clear-eyed, independent working woman] Reunion after years apart x childhood sweethearts x the long road to winning her back x slash career “I want a divorce.” Nan Xiao finally ended the marriage that had brought her so much pain. Then she met the man destined for her, reached the pinnacle of life, and had triplets. Standing outside her door, he sent her a message: “You were wonderful and beautiful, someone I once thought I could never reach. Now you're som 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A gentle, strong, and healing CEO vs. A clear-headed and independent female lead; he is emotionally stable and doesn't go crazy, and cherishes the female lead very much.

37. 137 竹 My Childhood Friend's Little Nemesis Is So Sweet 竹马的小冤家她超甜 Li Yaya李芽芽Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted From school uniforms to wedding gowns, you're the only one I'll ever love. When she was little, Lu Yanxi wanted to strangle Ye Weiran, that annoying pest, countless times a day. But when she grew up, she came around. With him by her side, she'll never be lonely. With him by her side, she'll never be afraid. His eyes are full of affection, and she's the most special person in his heart. He's the peak of good looks, and she's a mischievous little sprite. He takes first place in the math competitio 3.6kReads9.3Score45814d adds

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    🌟🌟Who understands the charm of this kind of setting! The entanglement between a scholarly family and a prestigious clan, the seemingly calm and collected old cadre/high-ranking CEO, but whose heart is stirred by her, an arranged marriage that turns into love is so addictive!

38. 138 拿 After Picking Up the Wrong Package, My Younger Boyfriend Showed Up at My Door 拿错快递后，年下弟弟送上门了 Yun Xi Wei Xi云溪未晞Modern Romance294k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance | Younger Man | Both Pure] Jiang Muran took a pair of black men’s underwear out of a delivery box. It was obvious she’d picked up the wrong package! Then where was the lingerie set she’d bought??? At the same time, a young man pulled a… sexy black lace bra out of a delivery box with identical packaging. After an exchange of packages so awkward their toes practically curled into the floor, Jiang Muran made a hasty escape. The guy was handsome, sure, but she hoped she’d never see hi 2.9kReads9.2Score44214d adds
39. 139 诱 Luring You to Surrender 诱你沦陷 Shine Brightly要闪闪发光Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted [Mutual firsts + sweet romance + campus + mutual flirting + reunion after years apart + choosing each other, scheming heiress × roguish, handsome campus king] After being switched at birth, Wen Yining returned home and became the apple of her family's eye, adored by everyone. There was just one person who remained unmoved by her. Naturally, she liked him, and she was determined to win him over! Gu Li thought Wen Yining had bewitched him. He'd spent eighteen years getting his way without ever 387Reads9.1Score10014d adds
40. 140 谁 Whose Daddy-Type Boyfriend Is This Scheming, Brooding One? 谁家爹系男友这么心机阴湿啊 Bi Ying Xi毕赢兮Modern Romance461k WordsCompleted [A seemingly fragile but truly haughty little fox + a possessive, fatherly tycoon] [Long-planned pursuit + age gap + both leads are inexperienced and devoted + sweet romance + happy ending] Word has it that Huan Ting'an, heir to the top-tier Huan family, is refined and elegant, aloof and abstinent, and has a beloved woman he can't have whom he's searched for in vain for years. After hearing this, Sheng Wen'ying looked in the mirror, then at a photo of the woman he loved, and thought long and har 3.7kReads—Score31614d adds

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    A refined and aloof Beijing socialite versus a cool and bright young lady! [Shy] The male lead falls in love at first sight and deliberately approaches her; he's incredibly doting and gentle [you'll see]. There's also an age gap between the male and female leads! He's super charming when he calls her "good girl"~

41. 141 不 We're Not Close, But We've Slept Together 不熟，但睡过 Plum Wood Becomes a Boat梅木成舟Modern Romance155k WordsOngoing (A gentle, jade-like jasmine flower fairy VS a refined young gentleman from a wealthy family) [An arranged marriage that turns to love, from the heroine’s perspective; love at first sight, from the hero’s perspective] On a street in a southern town, beneath a wall covered in jasmine, Xu Qingmo first met Zhou Yuan’an. Dressed in a white shirt, handsome and refined, with gentle eyes, he made her heart skip a beat. She sighed to herself that this was what a true gentleman looked like. Looking at he —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist comes from a scholarly family; although the two families are not long-time friends, the male protagonist is emotionally stable.

42. 142 霸 The CEO's Heart Is Too Soft: His Beloved Wife Is Cherished and Spoiled 霸总心太软，娇妻温宠怀 Brushing Past in Wisps拂过缕缕Modern Romance193k WordsCompleted As rain blurred the world and wind swept through the gloom, Song Muya caught her father saying that he planned to trade her away for business interests. Her fate was so wretched, while her younger sister, Song Xiya, had been cherished by their mother and doted on by their father since childhood. In a daze, Song Muya wandered along an empty road. The night rain poured down, and the silence all around became her wordless pain. Then an accident brought Fu Hansheng and Song Muya together for the fir 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead initially saved the female lead and took responsibility for her. After their marriage, both the female lead and her best friend became pregnant. The second male lead is a scheming boss who has long plotted against the second female lead. [Shy emojis]

43. 143 蔷 Rose-Colored Rouge 蔷薇胭脂色 Flowers, Trees, and Bodhi花木菩提Modern Romance373k WordsCompleted [A sheltered orphan girl living under someone else’s roof VS a proud, unruly young master One-on-one romance + both devoted only to each other + mutual healing + childhood friends + ensemble cast in Beijing’s elite circles + artifact conservator VS retired special forces soldier] When Mu Yao was twenty, Old Master He arranged a marriage for his grandson, He Tingyun. The bride-to-be was the granddaughter of a family friend. Heartbroken, Mu Yao chose to go abroad for further studies, hoping to “he 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    These four books are highly suitable, all covering niche topics; you can give them a try. [Learned something new]

44. 144 名 Love in a Prestigious Family 名门臻爱 Flowers, Trees, and Bodhi花木菩提Modern Romance690k WordsCompleted The Xu family of Jingzhou is a distinguished scholarly clan with a century of history. Their daughter, Xu Zhiyao, is clever and mischievous, always pretending to be weak before turning the tables. She’s known as Jingzhou’s little tyrant. The Huo family of Jingzhou is a military and political dynasty with impeccable revolutionary credentials. Their son, Huo Jiating, is known as “Second Master,” a fearsome man who can scare the ghosts away. He’s the perfect match for the little tyrant of the Xu fa 264Reads6.4Score10114d adds
45. 145 待 When the Plums Ripen 待到梅子成熟时 Flowers, Trees, and Bodhi花木菩提Modern Romance433k WordsCompleted Gu Yunqian first met Fu Zhizhou, that shameless rascal, in the height of summer when she was ten. She and her grandmother had just moved to Rongcheng, and at a birthday party she found unbearably vulgar, she became his “little childhood sweetheart.” When Fu Zhizhou first met Gu Yunqian, that little brat, he never imagined he would fall for a girl so aloof and quietly self-possessed. Like an unripe green plum, she was tart and astringent, and didn’t look appetizing at all. But as time went by, wh 35Reads—Score—14d adds
46. 146 她 She Blooms Among the Roses 她在玫瑰中盛开 Flowers, Trees, and Bodhi花木菩提Modern Romance515k WordsCompleted An obsessive, rugged commander vs. the alluring adopted daughter of the Jing family Jing Yi was born at the top of the world, but when he was six, his biological mother died, sending him from heaven straight to hell. His father ignored him, and the arrival of his stepmother turned him from a favored son into a child his father despised. Finding his mother’s murderer became his obsession, one that kept him going through the long years... Before she was eight, Ye Wanyin was the apple of her pare 183Reads6.6Score—14d adds
47. 147 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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    Looks great, both are strong! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

48. 148 夜 An Alluring Night 夜色旖旎 Sweet Woodruff繁缕花Modern Romance264k WordsCompleted The short drama is now available Originally titled: A Bewitching Night [Powerful Beijing socialite + Shanghai heiress × simmering tension × groveling pursuit × both leads are each other's first] Everyone in their circle knew that Ying Hengzhi was the most untouchable man in the capital. He was privileged yet self-possessed, cold and composed, and ruthless in his efficiency. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' victory banquet was the first time Zhou Xi saw Ying Hengzhi outside Room 1308. He arrived 13.6kReads9.3Score1.4k14d adds
49. 149 仰 A Kiss from Below 仰吻 The Moon Leads the East月引东来Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A peerless beauty descended upon the world. She was the most alluring tuberose in the X Forbidden Zone. A top assassin, the king of mercenaries, revered as a deity. “Be good, and Big Sister will take care of you, hmm?” Then she met him, and at the sight of his looks, she was instantly smitten. She was all charm and sensuality, as if seduction were in her very nature. “A Wu, stop dreaming of escaping me.” The man’s eyes brimmed with possessiveness, obsession, and a disturbing madness. The heir to 1.5kReads8.7Score18714d adds
50. 150 赴 Where the Southern Breeze Goes 赴南风 Yuan Jiu'an元九安Modern Romance175k WordsCompleted The Nan family's eldest daughter VS the Fu family's heir (Double powerhouses + redemption + wealthy family + fiercely protective) “The wind is free. I hope you are, too.” “Fu Jingshen, I don't want to keep going.” “Either he or I should be free.” “No one loves me anymore.” 314Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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