Looking for Sapiosexual Romance, a Guiding Partner, and an Unwavering Choice 求智性恋，引导型恋人，坚定的选择

1. 51 放 Reckless Seduction 放肆引诱 Wan Louyu万楼愈Two Male Leads354k WordsCompleted [Full Audiobook Available] [Mutual Devotion + Intense Push and Pull] [Bold, flirtatious beauty Shifei X aloof psychologist Yuchi Sheng] Top-tier star Shifei transmigrates into a book, becoming the cannon-fodder Omega Shibai. His story starts in the worst possible way: he drugs the male lead. The System tells him that if he wants to stay in the book, he has to complete missions. Shifei curls his lips into a smile. “The target, Gu Chenfeng, doesn’t do much for me. But that other guy, Yuchi Sheng? 14.8kReads9.5Score3kShelves

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   This is seriously, seriously, seriously good! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] You definitely won't regret reading it. It's a story about a long-haired beauty and a cold, aloof psychologist. I have to say, the long-haired beauty, Shi Fei, is incredibly good at flirting. "The easier something is to get, the less you cherish it"—Shi Fei is truly a master of guiding your lover. You'll regret not reading it!!! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

2. 52 墨 Ink Marks on the Heart 墨痕印心 One-Bite Star-Eater一口吃个星星人Modern Romance278k WordsCompleted At a celebration banquet in City B, top consultant Jiang Mo suddenly loses her ability to speak. She flees to her family’s old home in Huizhou, where she meets Xu Yinqing, a restorer of ancient books and paintings. A fast-paced executive meets a craftsman who takes life slowly. As she restores objects, she begins to heal herself. A sky-high job offer and an old crisis come knocking at the same time. Will she choose the high-pressure executive path, or restore herself? 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [I highly recommend it!][I highly recommend it!][I highly recommend it!][I highly recommend it!]

3. 53 重 Reborn in the Dragon Bed, the Beloved Consort Cries in the Emperor's Arms 重生在龙塌，宠妃抱着陛下哭 Staggering Along蹒跚行Ancient Romance461k WordsCompleted [A spoiled, sweetly obedient favorite consort VS a gentle, jade-like emperor who's sweet on the outside and ruthless within (they are not each other's first, but he dotes on her exclusively from the beginning to the end)] Jiang Shuyi's life as a favorite consort went smoothly for fifteen years. The emperor was gentle and benevolent, doting on her without restraint, and not a single woman in the harem dared challenge her. But she was blind to her own sister's treachery. In the end, her closest 100.7kReads9.2Score11.2kShelves
4. 54 非 The First Light of Africa 非洲的熹微 Frozen Little Bug冰冻虫虫Modern Romance189k WordsCompleted A true translator does not search for equivalent words in two languages. She finds the path between two destinies that can carry a current. She came to Africa with someone else’s children, but it was here that she put down roots of her own. Africa taught her that waiting can be translated into cables, and sorrow can be translated into light. 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Every step is carefully planned, but in reality, every step is a matter of fate.

5. 55 青 Green Hills Like Jade 青山似玉 Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available) [Love after marriage, age gap, slow-burn everyday sweetness] *A gentle beauty from a family of scholars × a refined, fatherly man *A comic artist with a billion in assets × an influential Beijing aristocrat and chamber of commerce chairman Chu Shuang knew from childhood that she was promised to the Sheng family of the imperial capital, but she had never met her fiancé. Later, by a twist of fate, she moved into the Sheng residence and met her friend’s older br 136.6kReads9.5Score15.8kShelves
6. 56 赤 Lucia by the Equator 赤道边的露西亚 Frozen Little Bug冰冻虫虫Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted Her name is Lucia. Half Fang from Africa and half Chinese, she has lived between two worlds as a bridge with no place to call home. His name is Yue Xingzhou, the rotating deputy general manager of a Chinese company stationed in Q Country, an idealist who believes that “understanding can resolve any conflict.” They meet on the equator, where life swirls in a rush of passion, grow close amid the roar of an engineering project, and come to understand, challenge, and shape each other through transla 6Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 57 宝 Baby, I Saw Your Secret Crush 宝宝，看见你的暗恋了 Whale Slayer鲸杀Modern Romance261k WordsCompleted [Two parts bittersweet, eight parts sweet + school days + secret crush + light ensemble cast, no secondary couples] [Socially anxious introvert with a vivid imagination × gifted heartthrob with a sharp tongue and a tender heart] The first time Ruan Sizhi crossed paths with Pei Zhan was one evening beneath fiery sunset clouds. She had lost the good-luck pendant her mother gave her, and searched along her route home from school with tears in her eyes. Just then, a bicycle stopped beside her, one l 19.3kReads9.4Score3.7kShelves
8. 58 我 I Cried in Such a Unique Way, the Campus Heartthrob Was Stunned 我哭的别具一格，校草学长惊呆了 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance213k WordsCompleted Sweet Romance | No career ambitions, just love Lin Jianzhi is a crybaby with tear ducts that work overtime. She cries when she’s nervous, cries when she’s happy, and cries even harder when she’s sad. One day, the senior she’s had a crush on for years stands before her and offers her a pack of tissues. Zhu Liheng: “Could you stop crying?” Lin Jianzhi tries to explain, but she can’t stop sobbing long enough to get the words out. Zhu Liheng is about to lose his mind. “What do you want, exactly? Do 3.6kReads9.4Score475Shelves
9. 59 婚 Flirting After Marriage 婚后撩吻 A Piece of Sticky Rice Cake一块糖粘糕Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [Scheming charmer x gentle, sickly blind woman] [Marriage first, love later + devoted sweet romance + secret identity revealed + 100% sweetness] The first time they meet. Her blind date says, “Sorry, I have no plans to date or get married.” Ming Ruo quietly says, “Okay.” The second time they meet. Her blind date says, “Would you like to have dinner with me?” Ming Ruo nods in surprise. The third time they meet. Her blind date says, “Would you marry me?” Ming Ruo: “...Huh?” - Ming Ruo and her blin 22.5kReads9.4Score3kShelves
10. 60 扯 Pull the Moon Down 扯月亮坠落 Beautiful Lady美人娘Modern Romance175k WordsCompleted - Fortunately, this was already the following spring. Somewhere in the world, they would bloom and flourish, nourishing their souls with freedom. - (Brash crybaby × repressed, broken artist) (Reunion after a long separation, healing, both are pure, happy ending) 4.6kReads9.3Score367Shelves

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    You absolutely have to check this out! The male lead is the epitome of guiding lovers, and both the male and female leads are incredibly intelligent!! All the characters are well-developed and have compelling backstories!! The author's writing style is excellent, and the pacing is great!! It won't pull you out of the story. [Heart][heart]

11. 61 婚 Walking the Road to Marriage Together 婚路同行 Deep Autumn Mood秋意深Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted Ni An stared at the marriage certificate in her hands, still feeling as if she were dreaming. Only after they were married did she realize that Si Nan had been planning this all along. A marriage-first, love-later story about a highly intelligent man lying in wait for a sweet, naive girl. 299Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    My darlings, a feast for intellectual lovers has arrived! "Marriage First, Love Later: Sweet Daily Life with a Professor" is definitely your favorite! The male lead, Si Nan, is a professor in the Mathematics Department at B University. Imagine this: in that academically vibrant lecture hall, sunlight falls on his sharply defined face; he squints slightly, then turns back to focus intently on explaining a problem. Elite students from the nation's top universities listen attentively. Those who can study in this mathematics department, often called a "madhouse," are extremely rare, and Si Nan is their guide. He weaves a web of knowledge with his wisdom and talent, attracting everyone who comes near him. This guiding lover not only shines academically but also provides endless support and guidance in life. The marriage-first-love-later premise allows their feelings to slowly blossom in their daily interactions. Join Si Nan on a journey of wisdom and romance—are you ready to fall into this sweet whirlpool?

12. 62 乌 The Diary of Nothingness 乌有日记 Xi Qiubei西丘北Modern Romance248k WordsCompleted Signed for print publication [Sensitive and gentle × carefree and aloof] Wu Chun had secretly loved Si Xianghuai for three years at high school. Apart from her best friend, nobody knew. He was dazzling and confident, so radiant that even the sun seemed three shades dimmer beside him. At the attached high school, there were countless girls with a crush on Si Xianghuai. She was the quietest of them all. She never confessed, never disturbed him, and even avoided getting close to him. But later, th 11.5kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves
13. 63 糖 Candied Hawthorn Inn 糖葫芦客栈 Bo L Tang波l棠Fantastical Romance133k WordsCompleted Pure dialogue, a novel told entirely through lines of speech. The martial world can be a little bitter, so why not try a candied hawthorn? The first bite is tart, but the sweetness lingers. Another one, dear guest! Welcome to the Candied Hawthorn Inn! 11Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 64 怎EN What, You Have a Problem with My Poisonous Mushroom Pheromones? 怎么，我信息素毒蘑菇你有意见？ Sunset Cliff落日崖Two Male Leads501k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [Two male leads + ABO beast transformation + devoted to each other + raising a child + sweet romance, happy ending + size difference] Gentle, powerful dragon seme vs. cool, breathtakingly beautiful poisonous-mushroom uke Only when he was dying did Ye Nanxun learn that he was merely a disposable NPC in a doting-on-the-protagonist novel, mentioned in a few brief strokes to highlight the protagonists' romance. Reborn at nineteen, Ye Nanxun wants not only to do his best to surv 24.6kReads9.6Score4kShelves
15. 65 蛮 The Savage Era: The Legend of Tang Yan 蛮荒纪元：棠焱传奇 Bo L Tang波l棠Historical87k WordsCompleted The Wilds Era: The Legend of Tang Yan 4Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 66 过 Come Here and Give Me a Kiss 过来亲一下 I Eat Pomelos Without Spitting Out the Pith吃柚子不吐皮吖Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] [Published as Summer's Lucky Charm] ☆Cool, gentle boy × world-weary, listless girl☆ [One-on-one sweet romance | School life, comedy, doting romance, redemption, healing] Wen Jibai always sincerely believed her new deskmate was a handsome, aloof heartthrob who took advantage of his looks and treated everyone coldly. Until one day, she saw this search in his Baidu history: [This is so annoying. What should I do if I've fallen for my deskmate?] 11.4kReads9.6Score1.5kShelves
17. 67 彼 Red Spider Lily: Eternal Separation and Pursuit 彼岸花：永恒的分离与追寻 Bo L Tang波l棠99k WordsCompleted Red Spider Lily: Eternal Separation and Pursuit 10Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 68 说 Weren't You Supposed to Be a Cool Beauty? Why Do You Blush Whenever I Tease You? 说好的清冷美人，怎么一逗就脸红 Meizi Went Blind梅子瞎了Two Male Leads577k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance with two male leads, both each other’s only partners; a dirty-talking, devoted top and a cool, beautiful bottom; reborn pursuit of his wife + showbiz + ridiculous comedy + everyone’s favorite + healing + intense push and pull + face-slapping feel-good story + mostly everyday life, and once you get through the first chapter, it’s sweet romance] After his beloved dies, Young Master Zhou is consumed by despair. By a twist of fate, he is reborn and wastes no time setting out to w 62kReads9.6Score9.8kShelves
19. 69 血 The Blood-Red Wedding Dress: My Five-Hundred-Year-Old Ghost Girlfriend 血色嫁衣我的五百岁女鬼女友 Bo L Tang波l棠Mystery214k WordsCompleted A female ghost in a blood-red wedding dress! A sinister plot that extinguished all humanity! A meeting five hundred years in the making: she came back in this life for you! Young Gu Linchuan secluded himself in Jiangnan to prepare for his exams, only to encounter Rong Qianlu, a five-hundred-year-old female ghost dressed in a blood-red wedding gown. Her family was slaughtered when she was alive, turning her into a vengeful spirit, but Gu Linchuan’s gentleness brought out her vulnerable side. The 10Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 70 禁 No Trespassing 禁止侵入 Tong Si橦肆Modern Romance267k WordsCompleted 1v1, both leads are sexually inexperienced. A roguish, shameless [mafia heir] vs. a domineering, proud [crime lord’s daughter] A couple at war, united by pure hatred; a fake-to-the-bitter-end loyal puppy; tailbones that just want to kill each other; and a push-and-pull so intense it feels like their tendons might snap. In public, they act like a loving couple. In private, they point guns at each other. She pressed a gun to his suit pants and pulled the trigger without hesitation. He dragged her 33kReads9.3Score4kShelves
21. 71 情 Record of the Illusory Sea of Love: The Great Void Livestream 情天幻海录太虚直播间 Bo L Tang波l棠Ancient Romance479k WordsCompleted The Illusory Realm of the Great Void, by the shores of the Sea of Love. Fairy Jing Huan had been staring blankly into a water mirror for three days. What it reflected was not her peerless beauty, but the countless scenes of the mortal world: office workers scrolling through their phones on the subway, middle-aged men and women haggling at matchmaking corners, livestreamers crying, “Brother, love me!”, and exhausted wage slaves staying up late making PowerPoints until they went bald... “Such mudd 2Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 72 青 Where the Green Mountains Fade Into the Distance 青山归杳处 Book in the Mirror镜中书Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted [Steady, divorced senior leader X gentle, ambitious junior employee; age gap; sweet romance] At first, faced with a powerful, influential figure, Gu Yao feels both intimidated and awed. Then one day, she gets drunk and accidentally ends up in his car, and everything begins to change... P.S. The male lead’s first marriage was in name only. 90.3kReads9.4Score11.7kShelves

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    The male lead guides the female lead step by step, it's so sweet! (I don't usually recommend books unless they're really good) [smirk]

23. 73 凝 Focused Vision: Her Hunt and Pilgrimage 凝视觉——她的狩猎与朝圣 Bo L Tang波l棠53k WordsCompleted Ning Vision: Her Hunt and Pilgrimage —Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 74 养 A Flawed Upbringing 养成偏差 Saury and Three Cats秋刀鱼和三只猫Modern Romance323k WordsCompleted Cheng Huaizhou, the youngest partner at Maxwell Consulting, an industry benchmark and a business decision-maker who puts reason above all else. Ruan Chaoyang, a rookie who stumbled into consulting after being laid off, with unconventional instincts and energy to spare. His perfect algorithms and her knack for breaking the rules clash again and again. In this contest between reason and emotion, falling in love is the most beautiful deviation in the data. A proud mentor and a sunny girl who always 16.1kReads9.4Score2.1kShelves

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    The first book features a male and female protagonist who overcome many obstacles in the end. The second book, "The Guiding Lover," is super good; the female lead is a bright and beautiful heiress. The third book features an old-fashioned cadre and a lawyer.

25. 75 今 How Do You Plan to Save the World Today? 今天你打算怎么拯救世界 Bo L Tang波l棠93k WordsCompleted How Will You Save the World Today? 1Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 76 陷 Fallen in Jingni 陷落京霓 Yuan Shaoqi元芍七Modern Romance342k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] Radiant, pampered heiress x powerful, ruthless tycoon Beijing’s elite circle | Ten-year age gap | Powerful man humbles himself for love | Sweet romance Shen Jingni, the youngest daughter of the Shen family, was born breathtakingly beautiful. Raised in luxury, she was adored by everyone. While trying to secure a copy of a Song brocade, Shen Jingni accidentally crossed paths with Zhao Zonglan, the feared tycoon everyone gave a wide berth. Everyone in their circle kne 94.3kReads9.3Score10.1kShelves
27. 77 忘 Forgotten River Teahouse: Ghost Stories Galore at the Ghost Festival Teahouse 忘川茶寮——中元茶寮鬼话连篇 Bo L Tang波l棠38k WordsCompleted Wangchuan Teahouse: Ghost Stories Galore at the Zhongyuan Teahouse 1Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 78 玫 Roses and Green Pines 玫瑰与青松 Mantou Is Great馒头很好Modern Romance501k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available on major platforms] [Bonus chapters complete] [Steadfast, fatherly political heavyweight × dazzling, rebellious beauty] [Long-planned romance / marriage first, love later + powerful family background + well-matched families + 12-year age gap + both virgins + sweet romance] Fang Yun is a dazzling, bold rising star in the legal world. In front of others, she’s a “good girl.” It’s all an act! After her scumbag ex cheats on her, she dumps him without hesitation an 23.6kReads9.0Score2.9kShelves
29. 79 山 The Rivers and Mountains Trilogy 山河故人三部曲 Bo L Tang波l棠Modern Romance96k WordsCompleted A small town in Jiangnan, Mudanjiang in the northeast, and the ancient city of Xi'an. Different places, the same vision. Beautiful China! Jiangnan's bridges and flowing streams, the northeast's ice and snow, Xi'an's lamb paomo. Beautiful mountains, beautiful rivers, and even more beautiful people. The scenery is written through its people, and the people are reflected in the scenery! 4Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 80 吻 After I Kissed the Esports God, He Couldn't Stop Flirting with Me 吻了电竞大神后他总在撩我 White Ginkgo Leaf白色银杏叶Two Male Leads497k WordsCompleted To get away from her ex-boyfriend’s harassment, Wen Ran grabbed a handsome guy at random and kissed him. The handsome guy caught his wrist, his gaze languid. “Tsk. Aren’t you going to take responsibility?” Wen Ran: ??? - And just like that, Wen Ran somehow got tangled up with the handsome guy. Only later did he learn that the other man was truly born to shine: a prestigious family, excellent grades, and a beautiful, poised childhood friend who was about to return from abroad. Thinking he’d rathe 2.1kReads9.2Score368Shelves

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    "After Kissing the Esports God, He Keeps Flirting With Me" is a novel set in the esports world, featuring two male protagonists. It tells the romantic story of two top esports players who go from rivals to lovers, from ambiguity to sweetness. One protagonist is a calm and composed esports god, with sharp skills, hailed as a legend on the field; the other is a talented rookie player, flamboyant yet endearing. An unexpected "kiss" incident subtly changes their relationship from simple rivalry to something more complex. The god, seemingly aloof, is actually calculating, pursuing the rookie with a gentle yet assertive approach; while the rookie, in the god's presence, gradually transforms from a rebellious wolf into a soft and dependent puppy. The story not only showcases the passion and excitement of esports but also depicts their sweet interactions in daily life. From their seamless teamwork in the training room to fighting side-by-side on the field, their feelings deepen with each clash and collaboration. Whether it's the tense and exciting matches or their flirtatious moments in private, it's sure to make your heart race! If you enjoy e-sports themes and crave sweet romance between two male leads, this novel will definitely meet your expectations! Come and experience the intense tug-of-war and romance between an e-sports legend and a rising star!

31. 81 新 Peeking at Love After the Wedding 新婚窥爱 Pure Heart, Green Leaves素心绿叶Modern Romance122k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + reunion after years apart + secret love comes true + a slow, steady romance] Shen Qingmo waited seven years for Lu Jingchuan to marry her, only to hear that he was joining forces with a wealthy heiress through marriage. On the day they broke up, Lu Jingchuan said casually, “You should have realized long ago that we're from different worlds. Families like ours believe in marrying within our own circles.” Heartbroken, Shen Qingmo went on a blind date arranged by her p 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The person who truly loves you will teach you to love yourself and be yourself.

32. 82 江 Chronicles of the Jianghu: Chaos in Botang 江湖册波棠乱 Bo L Tang波l棠Historical119k WordsCompleted Historical setting: Early Republic of China, around the 1910s to 1920s · What the era represents: The imperial throne has fallen, warlords carve up the country, and Western culture pours in. This is an age when the codes and honor of the “old jianghu” are gradually lost, transformed, and ultimately destroyed by the guns and schemes of the “new world.” The story of Bo and Tang is the most moving verse in this elegy. 3Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 83 怎 How Could Anyone Resist Her? 怎敌她动人 Biyou彼呦Modern Romance551k WordsCompleted [Physical book goes on sale September 19 at 7:30 p.m.] [Reborn in school + healing + secret crush from the male lead + both leads have no past relationships, happy ending] Bright, charming sweetheart x obsessive, restrained man * In the eyes of outsiders, Xu Jiqing was refined and aloof, a dazzling new elite from a wealthy family and a self-made miracle who had risen from poverty. Su Xia was unbelievably lucky to marry him at her most desperate. Only Su Xia knew that Xu Jiqing was a madman. She 197.4kReads9.5Score29.4kShelves

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    This is a must. The female lead is very determined about what she wants and will guide the male lead to make changes.

34. 84 云 After a Night of Passion, How Can I Tell You I Love You? 云雨之后，叫我如何说爱你 Sparrow by the Inkstone砚边龄雀Modern Romance190k WordsCompleted [Reunion after a long separation + mutual healing + age gap + female growth + putting scumbags in their place] A junior export saleswoman and her powerful client A gentle, chaste older man with a guarded heart + a cool, alluring beauty Far from home in a foreign country, Fang Linglu grabbed a rugged man and called him “husband,” but he didn’t know her at all. No time to think it over. She’d take him home first and figure things out later. His approach had been planned for a long time, and what h 49Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 85 极 Perfectly Complementary 极致互补 Rock 'n' Roll Orange摇滚桔子Modern Romance222k WordsCompleted [Short drama now streaming] [Emotion-led brand strategist Zhang Xinbei × rational investor Gao Jiawei] Modern romance / cerebral love / workplace maneuvering / mature push and pull A power couple who complement each other · One-on-one · Mutual salvation · (Those who mind a non-virgin heroine should proceed with caution. No rivalry between women, just a normal romance with sound values.) * She is a top-tier brand strategist who breaks through by understanding human nature; he is a capital markets 3.2kReads8.7Score336Shelves

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    A must-read for intellectually oriented people, with an even sweeter bonus chapter coming soon.

36. 86 恶 The Wicked Real Heiress Gets a Marriage License with a Beijing Power Player! 恶毒真千金和京圈大佬领证了！ Romance and Blossoms风月莺花Modern Romance397k WordsCompleted Height difference + double virgins + sweet romance + wealthy families + transmigrate into a book + a little showbiz A dominant, carnivorous CEO with mixed heritage vs. a stunning heroine who can be sweet or sassy An 11-year age gap. No angst in the romance, no ridiculous misunderstandings. The male lead is powerful and adores her, and will solve every problem for her. - Han Xiao went to sleep and woke up as a martial arts student who had become the real heiress, abandoned in the countryside. Jus 18.1kReads8.8Score1.8kShelves

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37. 87 恶 A Vicious True Heiress? Wrong! She’s the Apple of a Big Shot’s Eye 恶毒真千金？错！她是大佬心尖宠 A Cat's Fart Caused Global Warming小猫放屁导致全球变暖Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The novel has just started gaining traction, so its popularity will rise later. [Real and fake heiresses + satisfying face-slapping + transmigrate into a book + helping each other succeed] Powerful, influential Beijing tycoon vs. clever, beautiful little fox The heroine’s father has a real capitalist streak. As long as you can create value for him, he’d eat dirt just to make you happy. Lin Qingzhi woke up one morning to find that she’d gone from being the self-made CEO of a publicly listed group 26.3kReads7.5Score5.3kShelves
38. 88 渐 A Bond Slowly Takes Root 渐生的羁绊 Overflowing with Peachy Charm桃气满满Modern Romance355k WordsCompleted [Both leads are virginal + love grows over time + sweet romance] After an accident, Wu Keran slept with a man. Two months later, she discovered she was pregnant, and ran into the same man outside the hospital. He picked up the test results from the ground and asked her, “Is it mine?” That night had been a ridiculous accident. Yan Xingzhi hadn’t wanted the baby, so he offered compensation and asked Wu Keran to terminate the pregnancy. But due to her health, Wu Keran decided to keep it. In the end 25.8kReads8.8Score2.8kShelves
39. 89 终 A Lifelong Commitment 终生为聘 Xi Nan and Dreams汐楠与梦Modern Romance452k WordsCompleted [Wealthy families, powerful official families, strong heroine, love at first sight + love that grows over time, arranged marriage, both physically and emotionally pure] [Refined, steady, elite man from a powerful family VS academic ace in scientific research] [Dreamy, sweet romance] [Eight-year age gap, with sci-fi and wish-fulfillment elements. If that's not your thing, proceed with caution.] Half a month after Pei Ning returns to her wealthy family, she is matched with a prospective marriage p 13kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves
40. 90 蝴 The Butterfly and the Bad Dog 蝴蝶与坏犬 Little Youngster稚子小Two Male Leads324k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + unrequited love + dog-like, seductive top + self-conscious, sensitive butterfly bottom + happy ending + both are each other’s first] Shi Yang has been in love with someone for seven years. One day, the man he loves falls from the heights of power into the gutter. Just before he is to be executed by firing squad, he is kidnapped and taken abroad, where he is auctioned off like merchandise. To save him, Shi Yang throws caution to the wind and climbs to the top floor of a hotel. U 4.7kReads9.5Score608Shelves

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    One is a minister who is second only to the emperor (a guiding role), and the other is a sensitive and insecure little butterfly. I am willing to be a moth drawn to a flame for you, and fortunately, you are also willing to help me break out of my cocoon and become a butterfly again.

41. 91 瑾 Jin Se Jasmine 瑾色茉莉 October Fan十月梵Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Powerful Political Family | Older Man/Younger Woman | Nurturing and Guidance | Stern, Stoic, Secretly Passionate Political Heavyweight x Lively, Bunnylike Little Fox] ˇ Murong Jin had always been stern and hard-edged. He never imagined that the sweet scent of jasmine clinging to a girl who was barely grown would leave him so thoroughly unsettled. It was only later that Murong Jin realized Jiang Wanwan wasn't some innocent little bunny. She was a sly little fox who stole the hunter's heart, then 836Reads8.2Score—Shelves
42. 92 遭 I Can't Take It! My Angel Investor Is a Scheming, Unexpectedly Sweetheart 遭不住！天使投资人是腹黑反差怪 The Tree That Wants to Fly要飞天的树Modern Romance250k WordsOngoing [Both leads are sexually inexperienced and devoted to each other | Sweet and angsty | Marry first, love later | Contract marriage | Wealthy CEO | Entertainment industry | Light suspense] [An energetic, ambitious actress in the entertainment industry vs. a ruthless, complex powerhouse cast aside and scorned by his family, who made it on his own] Huo Qianyu pushes a contract across the table. “Marry me, and The Pirate Ship is yours.” Xiang Nanzhi, a small-time actress who once had her moment in th 92Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Intellectual, extremely agonizing

43. 93 快 Quick Transmigration: I’m the White Moonlight After All 快穿白月光竟是我自己 Lin Jiujiu An林酒酒安Modern Romance369k WordsCompleted As an outstanding employee of the Central Bureau, Jiang Jingtan has only one mission left before she can retire with honors. But a twist of fate pulls her into the White Moonlight Self-Rescue System, where she inherits everything the white moonlights left behind and must fulfill their wishes. White moonlights are important characters in countless novels. As beautiful as the moon, they can’t escape their fate of being shattered into pieces because of the protagonist’s halo. Jiang Jingtan diligent 2.8kReads8.2Score279Shelves

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    🪅🪅This is it; the female lead guides the male lead, making him more courageous. Don't let the low rating fool you; the writing is excellent. This is my second read, I don't know why the rating isn't higher. ⛳️

44. 94 九 The Glory Days of a High-Ranking Couple in the 1990s 九零年代，高官夫妻荣华路 The Loquat Tree Has Light枇杷树有光Modern Romance499k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [Both leads are each other’s one and only, 1v1] At twenty-nine, Zhao Heng is the most ambitious, capable, promising, well-connected, and handsome man in his jurisdiction: a golden bachelor. Well, that’s what people always say, usually forgetting that his wife has been abroad for four years without coming home. Gu You is the most spoiled, unreasonable, and heartless woman around, according to Zhao Heng himself. He knew that if he let her leave, he might never see her again, 4.4kReads7.1Score407Shelves
45. 95 温 Gentle, Quiet Joy 温衍清欢 Yun Xiyu云息语Modern Romance266k WordsCompleted [Business marriage | Marriage first, love later | Pretending turns real | Identity reveal warning | Slow burn] Gentle, flirtatious interior designer vs. cold, old-fashioned older CEO The boldest thing Shen Qingyue ever did was agree to an arranged marriage on the day they met for their matchmaking date. Her match was Lu Zeyan, the heir to a wealthy family and the youngest person in Haishi’s business circles to hold real power. Everyone in their circle said he was cold, restrained, and rigorously 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommended! It features two strong, older men from wealthy families, and the plot is excellent and doesn't feel simplistic.

46. 96 婚 Marriage Becomes an Addiction 婚久成瘾 Su Muyan苏木雁Modern Romance380k WordsCompleted [Mutually Exclusive First Love, Romantic Tension, Instinctive Attraction, Older Man] Xie Guihe, the powerful head of the Xie family, is consumed by ambition. Ruthless in everything he does, he has no intention of ever marrying. A high-profile arranged marriage brings him and Lu Meng, the Lu family's heiress, to the registry office. They each get what they need, or so they think. But somewhere along the way, he ends up losing his heart. 1. At first, he is cold and indifferent: "No feelings involv 36.2kReads8.9Score3.2kShelves

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    Annual top

47. 97 碎 Light Shattered in Glass Candy Wrappers 碎在玻璃糖纸里的光 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Campus × Mutual Pining × Sweet Romance • Flirting × Older Male Lead] At twenty, Lin Yinuann tucked all her feelings into transparent candy wrappers, living quietly, with thorns beneath the surface. That was until Wen Muyang collided with her world. Only then did she realize that even barren places could be touched by the warmth of sunlight. At first, Wen Muyang was simply curious. Why had a girl who once been so lively and dazzling grown so quiet and cautious? Once her disguise was seen through 1.1kReads—Score114Shelves

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    The first one!!! Wen Muyang is so incredibly gentle!!!

48. 98 装 I Pretended to Be Blind for Three Years, but My White Moonlight Said She Knew All Along 装瞎三年，白月光却说她早就知道了 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Marriage & Romance38k WordsCompleted I Pretended to Be Blind for Three Years, but My Dream Girl Said She Knew All Along 3kReads—Score—Shelves
49. 99 重 Reborn: I'm No Spoiled Rich Kid 重生之我不是纨绔 Stars on the Road星星在赶路Two Male Leads415k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads + Both pure + Both reborn + Mutual devotion + Unrequited love becomes requited + Long-laid plans + Play the pig to eat the tiger + Political intrigue + Happy Ending] Proud, flirtatious beauty of a cat-like bottom × Jealous, lovesick, loyal-dog top Older, fatherly top, seven years older than the bottom. After Zhong Xinian died, Xiao Chengqian lost all hope. He lived out his days alone, then unexpectedly was reborn and immediately set out to win his beloved back. At their first 516Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 100 新 Newlyweds, Growing Closer 新婚渐浓 Dan Jian丹笺Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted Marriage before love / Adult romance / A slow, steady relationship / Sweet romance Cool, rational neurosurgeon vs. attentive, service-oriented head of a corporate group The marriage between Shen Mingyue and Bo Yi began with a drunken joke between their grandfathers. Out of gratitude for an old kindness, Shen Mingyue agreed to marry him to help her family out of a difficult situation. On the first day of their marriage, she was called back to the hospital for an emergency surgery and didn’t come 30.6kReads8.9Score3.2kShelves

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    I highly recommend this one. You can listen to the audiobook using the multi-character dialogue mode, which makes it very immersive.

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