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1. 1 京 Spring Tide over Beijing and Macau 京澳春潮 Midsummer Rain仲夏雨Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorders open August 7, 2026, at 7 p.m.] [Heiress vs. Men from All Walks of Life] Also known as Spring Tide in Jing'ao The first time Wen Ning saw Xie Zhiyu on Aodao, she knew he was a dangerous man. Even though he was merely sitting quietly in a dessert shop, eating a bowl of mung bean soup. The little shop was packed and noisy, yet no one dared share a table with him. A few meters around him, an island of solitude had been deliberately carved out. “Who is he?” “Xie Zhiyu. No on 178.3kReads9.6Score27.8k14d adds

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   So beautiful! 🤩🤩🤩

2. 2 第 A Love Letter from the Twenty-Fifth Time Zone 第二十五时区的情书 Lu Xi卢西Modern Romance605k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] The love they felt as teenagers was buried in the sound of the wind on the day their hearts first stirred. By the time it crossed mountain after mountain to reach their hearts, the wind had died, leaving only unresolved longing. - Zhou Jingni's unrequited love wasn't like that of other girls left to act out a one-sided romance. She and Shen Yi were childhood friends, born into the same Beijing compound. They grew up and went to school together, and as teenagers they 18.3kReads9.2Score2.4k14d adds

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   The first book, "Top-Tier High-Ranking Official in Beijing," is by the same author. It truly features a powerful male lead and a top-tier guiding lover. The female lead is also wonderful; the male lead even sends her abroad when he's under investigation, paving the way for her. It's really good. The second book, "Love Letters," is even better than the first. Both the male and female leads come from high-ranking families, are childhood sweethearts, and are 18 years old. Their families are politically opposed, but there haven't been any major direct conflicts; it's always been an undercurrent of tension. I really like how, even after the female lead's family is ruined, although they've fallen on hard times, she's still wealthy in Sydney, just without power in Beijing. Unlike other books, their relationship is genuine, without any melodramatic revenge plots, making it very enjoyable. One of my favorite parts is when the male lead's brother, the male lead from the previous book, forces the female lead in this book to leave Beijing and never return, even though she's always called him "Big Brother," just like the male lead in this book. And when they were 18 and before anything happened, this "Big Brother" even took them both to America to visit universities. I really like that the male lead character of Kyoyuki doesn't falter here; he hasn't changed at all.

3. 3 今 Snow Falls over Northern Beijing Tonight 今夜京北有雪 Shan Ji Ji 5山己几5Modern Romance530k WordsCompleted [Noble, Aloof Scion of an Elite Family] ✖️ [Radiant Beauty and Artifacts Restorer] [Happy Ending] [Six-Year Age Gap] [Beijing Circle] [A Subtly Unexpected Side to the Heroine] Content Warnings: [Angst and Sweetness] [Neither Lead Is the Other’s First] [Pseudo-Substitute Romance] (The man has a past, the woman doesn’t) “Love is something only the best of the best can afford. True romantics are born into wealthy families.” A friend once warned Jiang Wanhao, “Wanhao, Mr. Shen once had a lover for 20.8kReads9.0Score2.6k14d adds
4. 4 雪 A Kiss on a Snowy Night 雪夜拥吻 Mu Ziliangchen慕梓凉尘Modern Romance212k WordsCompleted A realistic, powerful-family melodrama with angst. The leads are not each other's firsts, so don't read if you dislike that!!! A carefree playboy and a cool, gloomy college student [Love and hate each other + stand-in + love grows over time + seven-year age gap] When she first met Qi Jingjing, Qing Yao thought he was frivolous and unreliable. “Need a ride?” Panicking inside, she shook her head and hurriedly dodged him. Later, she spent her whole life paying that exorbitant fare. He treate 1.8kReads8.2Score13114d adds
5. 5 红 Within and Beyond the Red Walls, Spring Breeze Enters the Game 红墙内外，春风入局 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance521k WordsCompleted [Older, Powerful Man] [Age Gap] [Junior Clerk] [Career Growth] [Guiding Lover] [Sweet Romance] One chance encounter, one moment of curiosity, and one... At some point, everything began to change. 58.6kReads8.5Score4.3k14d adds

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   🦒Try these books! The male and female leads are so adorable!! High-ranking officials within the system, you won't regret reading them! 🦒Book 1: The male lead holds a high position of power and has a deep background! During an inspection, he sets his sights on the female lead, who has just entered the system. Using his position, he proceeds step by step, using both coercion and enticement! The female lead outwardly respectfully calls him "Secretary," but her inner monologue is: "What a load of rubbish, a wolf in sheep's clothing..." After moving in together, the female lead discovers that this man is an iceberg to outsiders, but a volcano to her! An absolute must-read for older men in a relationship! [Angry]

6. 6 误 Falling Into My Boss’s Favor: Qingzi’s Heartfelt Story 误入领导心尖：清姿叙心 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance264k WordsCompleted 19.9kReads8.8Score1.5k14d adds
7. 7 腹 The Cunning Tycoon: My Aloof Boss's Tender Trap 腹黑大佬：高冷领导的温柔陷阱 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted [Workplace drama in the public sector + age gap + forceful love that later becomes passionate devotion + secret crush turned real + romantic tension + career growth.] After graduating, Shiqing takes the civil service exam, never imagining she would end up working under Lu Tingyuan, her best friend's older brother. Even more surprisingly, the icy, imposing man who had intimidated her ever since their school days has apparently been watching her all along! After an accidental drunken encounter, he 14.8kReads8.4Score1.3k14d adds
8. 8 潮 Tidal Boundaries 潮汐界限 Milky Candy Puff奶糖酥Modern Romance348k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available, published under the title Tidal Boundaries] There were two unspoken sayings around the office building: First, when Zhou Yushen's car passed Guanfujie, even the snow on the ground would sensibly melt away a little. Second, he never let his schedule stop for anyone. Only later did Wei Xi learn that both sayings were wrong. * At an industry forum, Wei Xi was unexpectedly called up to sit in the front row. With every gaze fixed on her, she spoke quickly and prec 55.6kReads9.4Score7.3k14d adds

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   This is my first time reading a novel about high-ranking officials, and it's so good and so detailed. The male lead's guiding personality is amazing!

9. 9 潮 A Feverish Secret of the Heart 潮热心事 Nong Ying侬影Modern Romance420k WordsCompleted [A romance-focused writer with no tricks. Please refrain from picking apart the story, copying its rankings, or borrowing from it in any way. Respect the characters in this book. Copyright infringement will be pursued.] Xiang Mingzheng × Shen Huilin (a charming, playboy heir × a cool, reserved student) [Powerful family background + dominant love interest + secret crush + pregnancy] 1. In the early spring of her twenty-second year, Shen Huilin saw Xiang Mingzheng for the second time. There were 18.8kReads8.9Score1.9k14d adds

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   It's good, I recommend it.

10. 10 京 Snow Still Falls Over the Capital 京雪未央 Lu Xi卢西Modern Romance532k WordsCompleted Everyone told Lin Shu that Shen Yanqing, a powerful man from the highest echelons of Beijing society, had loved too many people to ever stay for anyone. But clear-eyed even as she sank deeper, she still boarded this colossal ship, and he gradually drew her into Beijing's upper circles. He said, "It's nice to stay in Beijing. That way, you'll be close to me." But in the end, he personally sent her to America. 5.1kReads9.0Score73114d adds
11. 11 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. 86.9kReads9.4Score11.3k14d adds
12. 12 亲 Darling, Victoria Harbour 亲爱的，维多利亚港 Zhou Xian周弦Modern Romance18k WordsCompleted (Print edition signed) “It feels as though we've weathered storm after storm over the years. In this little boat, you and I have drifted for half our lives. I wish every time, the rain would fall on our boat as it carries us home. I love you, so I let you go.” 11.4kReads8.5Score1.7k14d adds

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    My favorite ^_^

13. 13 穿 Transmigrated into a Gold-Digging Mistress, She Is Forced into Love by the Male Lead 穿成拜金金丝雀，被男主强制爱了 Tang Ling sally棠泠sallyModern Romance403k WordsCompleted Originally titled The Money-Grubbing Canary I Became Was Forced Into Love by the Male Lead [Spoiled, Petulant Canary x Refined Gentleman With a Dark Heart] When Yu Li wakes up, she discovers she is the male lead's vain, money-loving canary in a book. She deliberately schemes to seduce him, then dreams of becoming a rich man's wife once he keeps her. All she does is pout, play coy, and beg for money. She has no ambition whatsoever. Later, the resilient, pure-hearted woman he has always loved retu 79kReads8.5Score10.1k14d adds

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    It's super good, highly recommended!

14. 14 笔 A Writer’s Brush Meets the Political Arena 笔尖遇政途 Brave Hero, Wait Up 1990壮士留步1990Modern Romance183k WordsCompleted A promising 29-year-old district Party committee secretary-general × a freshly graduated intern reporter When they first meet, she looks at the man in the administrative jacket. He seems only twenty-five or twenty-six, young enough to be a generation below the bureau chiefs standing nearby. Yet his manner is perfectly composed, and he has a steadiness and wisdom beyond his years. With the air of someone accustomed to authority, he asks her supervisor, “What’s this young colleague’s name?” He tea 2.3kReads—Score23514d adds

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    This is the most realistic portrayal of high-ranking officials' lives within the system, with the male lead practically the epitome of a well-rounded individual. A graduate of a prestigious university, he was selected to serve as a secretary to a high-ranking leader, becoming the district party secretary-general at 29. Young, handsome, refined, cultured, shrewd, and capable, he is a true gentleman. The female lead starts as an intern reporter and later becomes a renowned journalist in the industry. The two pursue their goals and ultimately meet at the pinnacle of their careers.

15. 15 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 23.9kReads9.0Score3k14d adds

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16. 16 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 134.8kReads9.5Score15.5k14d adds
17. 17 落 Rain Falls, Tides Rise 落雨生潮 Yan Nanfei晏楠菲Modern Romance520k WordsCompleted [Older, Powerful Man] & [Female Graduate Student] [Ten-Year Age Gap] + [Career Growth] + [Guiding Lover] + [Slow-Burn Romance] + [Devoted Love] + [Both Pure] Song Yuheng first met Wen Zhaoyu at an award ceremony. He was there to present an award, and she was an outstanding graduate. He handed her the certificate and shook her hand. “Wen Zhaoyu, you’re exceptional.” She smiled brightly. “Thank you for your encouragement.” The rain fell in torrents that night. The man trapped her by the window. 25.2kReads9.2Score3k14d adds
18. 18 西 No Old Friends in the West City 西城无故人 Xu Zhi绪至Modern Romance367k WordsOngoing Cool-headed power broker x Dashing female CEO x Aloof heir apparent x Headstrong heiress x Upright and steadfast unrequited love Sometimes the hand that turns fate upside down is hidden in a single word: timing. In the winter of 2019, in the cramped carriage of a train, Chen Mingbo said to Wan Lin, "I'm not strong enough to protect you. Don't wait for me." So Wan Lin went far away to Southeast Asia. Three years later, they met again in a conference room in the capital. He looked at her bare ne 2.2kReads—Score18414d adds

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    Each of these books has its merits, but I especially recommend "No Old Friends in the West City". The characters and the story have the strongest staying power. I highly recommend it.

19. 19 京 Love Beyond the Capital 京谈不及情 Xu Zhi绪至Modern Romance333k WordsOngoing [Powerful families of Beijing · Two formidable childhood friends · Intense push and pull · Heartbreaking forbidden romance] Everyone in Beijing’s elite circles knows: Song Qingzhu and Xu Nianzhi were born to be co-conspirators. He is the Song family’s heir apparent, advancing his position one careful step at a time. She is a ruthless, decisive star lawyer at a top-tier firm. Childhood friends from the same government compound for twenty years, from a small courtyard by Houhai to the top floors o 1.1kReads—Score10014d adds
20. 20 致 To the Souls in Beijing Searching for a Safe Harbor for the Rest of Their Lives 致那些在北京，用余生去寻找避风港的灵魂 Xu Zhi绪至Marriage & Romance33k WordsCompleted To the souls who came to Beijing and will spend the rest of their lives searching for a safe haven 347Reads—Score314d adds
21. 21 北 Are the Begonias Blooming in Beijing? 北京的海棠花开了吗 Xu Zhi绪至16k WordsCompleted Are the Begonias in Beijing Blooming Yet? 552Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 22 半 Halfway Through the Rain 半程雨 Xu Zhi绪至41k WordsCompleted Halfway Through the Rain 533Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 23 红 The Moment Red Wine Spilled on Her White Dress, Her Husband Never Reached Out 红酒泼在白裙上的那秒，丈夫的手始终没伸出来 Xu Zhi绪至12k WordsCompleted The second the red wine splashed across her white dress, her husband never once reached out to help. 19Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 24 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 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds

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    A must-read for discerning, high-quality bookworms! This is the most impactful contemporary romance novel of the year, with a powerful and lasting effect. There are no substitutes; both the male and female leads are exceptionally well-matched, creating a divine chemistry. The career development is also worth studying. Reading this will broaden your horizons and make it extremely valuable.

25. 25 荣 Glory Disqualified 荣耀失格 Qingyang轻飏Modern Romance559k WordsCompleted She was once the most proud girl in the compound, born bold and reckless in her youth. One accident sent her tumbling from the clouds into the mire. In the shadows of a prison cell, she buried her former glory with her own hands. Years later, she returned to the world. Everyone she once knew had risen to high positions, while she was left battered and broken. Rumors swirled, and the past could not be reclaimed. She walked step by step along the edge of a blade, seeking only to have a clear consc 52.5kReads9.1Score5.4k14d adds

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    Take a look at this book, you'll definitely love it.

26. 26 京 Frost over the Capital 2 京霜不渡2 Qingyang轻飏Modern Romance77k WordsOngoing She had once been the proudest girl in the compound, sharp-edged and headstrong from birth. One accident sent her tumbling from the clouds into the mire. Under the shadow of prison bars, she buried her former glory with her own hands. Years later, she returned to the world. Everyone she once knew had risen to the top, while she was covered in scars. Trouble brewed beneath the surface, and the dreams of the past were beyond reach. She walked one step at a time along the edge of a blade, seeking o 4.8kReads7.7Score37614d adds
27. 27 裙 Lured by Her Skirt 裙诱 Endless Naraku无尽奈落Modern Romance602k WordsCompleted [Devoted to each other ➕ mafia ➕ careful maneuvering ➕ intense push and pull ➕ possessive love ➕ the powerful one bows down] Thai mafia prince X resilient camellia seeking revenge X mysterious Hong Kong crime boss * Dailing lost her mother as a child. Born and raised in a casino, she forged a tenacious spirit. After lying low for years to seek revenge, she ventures alone into Thailand as an adult, targeting the powerful Chen family, a mafia dynasty with influence across the country. Fate smile 11.6kReads9.3Score1.6k14d adds
28. 28 伺 Climbing to Power from the Shadows 伺位而上 Ju Er'er讵尔尔Modern Romance859k WordsCompleted - Two formidable minds in a battle of wits | Push and pull to the limit | Both choose each other - A clear-eyed, ambitious heroine x a scheming, aloof man in power - She thought she was using him, never realizing he had been plotting this for a long time The night my family went bankrupt, I was sent to face Li Xingzhou, a powerful provincial official. From a fallen heiress to his “canary,” everyone laughed at me for currying favor with the powerful. They never knew this deal was a game I had c 1.1kReads8.0Score10014d adds

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    An unparalleled display of extreme tension and sparring, absolutely spectacular!!!

29. 29 一 A Heartbroken Scene Too Painful to Paint 一片伤心画不成 User11112391用户11112391Modern Romance743k WordsCompleted Jian Xin first met Hua Sheng in a cemetery. It was raining that day. Jian Xin wore a bright red dress and three-inch heels, with exquisite makeup and a clear umbrella in hand. She stood before a gravestone, swaying gracefully. Through the curtain of rain, he watched a well-defined hand reach out from a black Maybach and take an umbrella from an attendant. Then came a sharply defined, strikingly handsome face. 1.8kReads—Score—14d adds

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    A wealthy and powerful family and a bubble tea shop owner—one city, two worlds, three parts sweetness, seven parts bitterness. If nothing unexpected happens, the two will never cross paths in their lives…

30. 30 禁 The Abstinent Tycoon Asks Me for a Title Every Night 禁欲系大佬夜夜问我要名分 Liu Suisui柳岁岁Modern Romance1.8M WordsOngoing Important announcement, important announcement, important announcement!!! Volume One is complete. The story about the uncle you’ve all been asking to read has been updated in Volume Two. [Powerful Male Lead + Older Man/Younger Woman + Sweet Romance] [Mutual Healing, Two-Way Devotion] She grew up dependent on others, enduring their cold stares. Her stepfather treated her like a pawn, manipulating her at will. Her mother saw her as a burden and ignored her for years. Her husband treated her like a 15.4kReads9.0Score1k14d adds

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    This book is absolutely a treasure; finding it is a matter of fate!

31. 31 京 A Guide to Rising to Power as a Madam in the Capital Circle 京圈夫人上位指南 A Little Butt一只屁屁Modern Romance658k WordsCompleted [Powerful leads who dote on each other × intense push and pull × power as the bride price × masterful guide and lover × older, devoted, fatherly man] he, dual-C romance in an alternate setting [romance × strategy] The day Chen Nuo got together with Fang Jingxiu, people in Beijing’s social circles laughed at her. They said the daughter of a small-time building materials merchant from Yongzhou was nothing but a pretty plaything in the hands of a powerful man. But no one knew... That the aloof, asc 51kReads9.2Score7.4k14d adds

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    The male lead guides the female lead step by step—the charm of an older man!!! You'll regret it if you don't watch it!!! Top-tier guidance—extreme tug-of-war! Both are virgins, the female lead is ambitious, but her ambitious love for the male lead is truly captivating [shy][admiration][admiration]

32. 32 才 I Refuse to Fall for the Big Boss 才不要和大领导谈恋爱 A Little Cup of Winec一杯小酒cModern Romance245k WordsOngoing Forced love + love at first sight + doting romance + happy ending + obsessive hero + workplace romance + powerful families Su Niannian is new to the workplace, as blank as an unpainted sheet of paper. On her first day, she takes the wrong elevator and stumbles, in a panic, into a meeting of senior leaders. Her documents scatter across the floor. In the sudden silence, the stern-faced man at the head of the table slowly raises his eyes. One glance from him, and his silent authority sends her fle 1.5kReads6.3Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommend this!

33. 33 沉 Lost in the Peach Blossoms 沉溺桃花 Yu Que虞阙Modern Romance222k WordsOngoing Devoted to Each Other | Sweet Romance | Older, Powerful Hero | Indulgent Husband, No Angst | Love at First Sight | Two Strong Leads | Six-Year Age Gap | Happy Ending A bewitchingly glamorous beauty x a cold, ascetic business tycoon Hua Qing x Dou Xique Hua Qing is a peerlessly beautiful woman, famous both inside and outside their social circle, and the object of desire for many wealthy young heirs. It’s no secret in their circle that the third young master of the Dou family is openly in love wi 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is a forensic pathologist, and the male lead is a capitalist! The male lead fell in love with the female lead at first sight! He meticulously planned and cared for her step by step, making her fall deeply in love! This older man is too good at this!

34. 34 姐 Be Good, Big Sister, Give Me Your Waist 姐姐乖腰给我 Mi Xiaoxi咪小汐Modern Romance255k WordsCompleted [Short drama now available] [Print edition signed; publication forthcoming] [Modern romance + wealthy CEO + younger man + sweet romance + entertainment industry + celebrity + powerful figure + unhinged + scheming + roguishly handsome + devoted couple + happy ending] [Reckless, lustful, unhinged younger wolf-dog VS gorgeous, confident beauty with a soft waist and wild-rose charm] While on vacation, Cen Ruan slept with a younger male model. She spent all ten days of the trip in bed with him, but i 117.9kReads9.3Score11.3k14d adds

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    So cute! Hahaha (ᵔᗜᵔ*)

35. 35 绻 A Pale-Hued Morning 绻色清晨 Mingquan明圈Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted Currently being adapted for publication; a short drama of the same name has already been released A refined, self-controlled Beijing power player x a gentle, sweet-natured translator A touch of redemption + age gap + devoted, principled male lead + powerful Beijing family Xu Zhiyi first meets Li Tingfeng on New Year's Eve. She tentatively borrows the man's lighter, kindling the New Year fireworks that are hers alone in that lonely night. “Happy New Year, sir.” She meets Li Tingfeng again ami 9.7kReads9.2Score1.1k14d adds

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    This is a high-ranking official romance novel with excellent writing; it's one of the few truly enjoyable ones.

36. 36 永 Never Return to the Capital 永不返京 Scholar Bai Du白杜书生Modern Romance168k WordsCompleted [Capital Circle + Older Man/Younger Woman + BE + A Scoundrel’s Sincere Love] The year they met, Pei Runjin was nineteen and Li Chengchuan was twenty-seven. They met in the capital. On Pei Runjin’s birthday, Li Chengchuan asked her what she wished for. Looking at the treetops swaying in the night breeze outside the window, she said, “Right now, I just really miss you. I don’t wish for anything else.” Li Chengchuan suddenly felt the intense emotions surging from the twenty-year-old girl. The softn 3.7kReads—Score27214d adds

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    This is so real, it's a tragedy.

37. 37 京 First Frost in Beijing and Hong Kong 京港逢霜降 Li Yueyi李悦颐Modern Romance225k WordsOngoing A rotten man with a real heart × a prickly little white rabbit Class gap + substitute romance + reunion after years apart + the pursuit of a runaway wife The first time Wen Shuangjiang met Liang Jingxu, she knew they were from different worlds. They crossed paths on a film set. His car splashed mud all over her, and he drove off without a word of apology. She lost her chance at the job. When they met again, she was flinging her room key at a producer’s face. He had a curvy woman in his arms, 434Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Wen Shuangjiang leaned against the hospital bed, her eyes closed; she had fallen asleep. The cold incandescent light made the red marks on her face more noticeable, and her eyes were wet at the corners, as if she had been crying, or perhaps she hadn't had time to wipe them away. Liang Jingxu walked softly to her side. He picked up an ice pack, intending to place it on her face, but hesitated, ultimately not putting it down. Beautiful.

38. 38 深 A Deeply Devoted Temptation 深情诱引 Bird Pine Rice鸟松米Modern Romance676k WordsCompleted A novel in the Niaosongmi Universe: Deep Affection and Allure. The short drama The Height of Summer, a special story about the eldest brother and sister-in-law, is now online. [Love after an arranged marriage, a regretful husband’s pursuit of his wife, one-on-one romance, both devoted only to each other] [Gentle, cool-headed ophthalmologist vs. devoted, wayward young master] Lin Yuxi used to think Zhou Yanjing was a carefree playboy with a fickle heart. Only after they married did she learn just 90.9kReads9.2Score7.8k14d adds

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    Good, good! One is a new book, and the other is being serialized by a very interesting author.

39. 39 京 Mary Sue in Beijing's Elite Circle: The Powerful Fall for Her 京圈玛丽苏：顶级权贵全沦陷 Fire to Cold Ashes火致寒烬Modern Romance424k WordsCompleted Clear-headed, ambitious heroine vs. a lineup of wicked, unhinged male leads 1v6 + ultra-realistic + maximum Mary Sue + extreme class divide - She’s a top student at Qing University, yet willingly works at a club, serving tea and water. All she wanted was to glimpse the distant world of the elite. She never realized she’d already been swept into a game of chess. - What made her worthy of being chosen and groomed as a pawn by people like Mu Rong and Cheng Jibai, to lure in a big fish like Zhou Ya 7.6kReads9.0Score92114d adds

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    The title is cheesy, but the content is even more cheesy. The female lead is really cool. It's a great read!

40. 40 希 Xi Yin in His Arms: Young Master Xiao's Exclusive Devotion 希音入怀肖少的独家偏爱 Xu Tinglan叙亭兰Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Period setting + devoted to one another + favoritism + healing + powerful family] At first, Xiao Yunmo only thought of Song Xiyin as his good friend’s younger sister. Then, without knowing when his feelings began, he fell deeply in love. Everyone around them knows that this sweet, well-behaved girl is the apple of Director Xiao’s eye, and he spoils her without restraint. In psychology, there’s a term called the Dunning-Kruger effect. May we all overcome it, bravely find our way out of the mire 3.9kReads—Score29314d adds

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    The male protagonist is a politician from a prominent political family, the son of a high-ranking official. He and the female protagonist's cousin are close friends; both were sent to military camps for training at a young age. Initially, the male protagonist treats the female protagonist like a younger sister, but later, love blossoms unexpectedly and deeply.

41. 41 一 A Thought of Jing'an in Autumn 一秋念京安 Preface Fifteen序拾伍Modern Romance212k WordsCompleted [Realistic Fiction, Lighthearted Romantic Push and Pull, Reunited After Years Apart, Angsty and Bittersweet] [Sharp-Tongued, Cold-Hearted Boss × Assistant Who Puts Money First] The late autumn of 2015 marked Wu Di's twentieth year, and the start of a surreal yet true-to-life life as a drifter in Beijing: full of hardship and melodrama, but never something she regretted. Their first meeting began with a misunderstanding. He was sharp-tongued and incisive; she was stubborn and unyielding. Their re 64Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A story about an older man and a younger woman, with a slow and steady development of the female lead's emotions. The changes in her feelings are very subtle [crying emoji]. It evokes a feeling of intense love and longing.

42. 42 墨 Ink-Washed Qiao Xin 墨染乔心 Ye Xinye叶馨叶Modern Romance175k WordsCompleted Just started, so the score will go up! (All characters are based on real people.) The male lead isn't very likable at first, but he gets better and better! [Second chance at love] [Childhood sweethearts] HE Seven years ago, after her family suffered a sudden upheaval, she received a “breakup payment” and a warning from his family. She had no choice but to sever their relationship and leave without a word. Seven years later, she is Shanghai's top wedding planner, dazzling and captivating. He, me 806Reads6.6Score10014d adds

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    A particularly well-written novel about Beijing's elite socialites; it's realistic and avoids melodrama. All the characters are based on real people; the author is a prominent socialite in Beijing, and the stories are all true tales from her own life. Definitely worth reading.

43. 43 京 Autumn Leaves Fall in the Capital 京秋叶落 Ye Xinye叶馨叶Modern Romance124k WordsCompleted [Beijing socialite × Rising Art-World Star + Devoted Love + Misunderstandings + Happily Ever After] A story set in Beijing, inspired by real life... He said, “Do you think you’ve got me wrapped around your little finger?” He said, “Ye Zhiqiu, there’s really nothing I can do about you.” She said, “Beijing is huge, so huge you can’t take it all in at a glance. But it’s also small, small enough that one look was all it took for me to meet the person I want to spend my life with.” Mu Chi, a Beijing 1.3kReads8.2Score9514d adds
44. 44 前 Ex-Husband, Stay Out of My Way and Don't Ruin My Career 前夫请靠边，别耽误我仕途 Three Wonders, Auspicious Gathering Pattern三奇嘉会格Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [A Powerful Female Lead in Government] Her husband had an affair. Zhang Huiyan wasted no time turning him into her ex-husband. Isn’t a handsome government official five years younger than her and a big shot in the system four years older than her more appealing than her ex? But no man is as appealing as a career. When it comes to climbing the career ladder, they can only play supporting roles. I’m going to climb to the top. Nobody is going to stop me! People say women in government have to slee 7.1kReads9.2Score81214d adds
45. 45 掌 Sand in the Palm 掌间砂 Three Wonders, Auspicious Gathering Pattern三奇嘉会格Modern Romance576k WordsCompleted [Elegant, handsome bureau director] VS [Landlady with hidden depths] [Second chance romance] [Each other’s first love] I could give up the whole world. You alone are the cinnabar mark in the palm of my hand. When he returned, he was no longer the young office director who had once written her an entire guide to the civil service exams. After years of rising steadily through the ranks, he had become a bureau director who helped bring peace and prosperity to the land. But an unexpected turn of e 1.5kReads9.2Score18814d adds
46. 46 雪 Snowfields and Seaside City: A Female Cadre from the Sanmen Has Her Springtime Too 雪域与海城：三门女干部也有春天 Three Wonders, Auspicious Gathering Pattern三奇嘉会格Modern Romance921k WordsCompleted Su Man was on top from the start, beginning her career as a deputy section chief, only to plummet to rock bottom at breakneck speed. Her new boss sent her to a grassroots office, where she got a harsh lesson in the art of human relationships. On her journey back from rock bottom, she had the ever-present strategist Luo Ziqing by her side, offering advice and teaching her how the official world operates. She also had Ji Zizhou, a highly skilled career mentor who protected her from the open and hi 15.9kReads9.4Score1.7k14d adds
47. 47 海 Love Affairs in Haicheng 海城情事 Three Wonders, Auspicious Gathering Pattern三奇嘉会格Modern Romance553k WordsCompleted [Government workplace romance] + [Love at first sight] + [Both leads are each other's first and only] + [Happy ending] A love story between a deputy director and a young woman still on probation. One fleeting glimpse in the talent recruitment building was enough for Sun Feilin to fall for Shao Chen at first sight. And one backward glance by the Pujiang River left Shao Chen with a lasting impression of Sun Feilin. He is the most handsome man in the administrative complex, a genius with a high-ran 2.6kReads9.0Score32514d adds
48. 48 叶 Second Young Master Ye Just Wants to Retire Early 叶二少只想提前退休 Three Wonders, Auspicious Gathering Pattern三奇嘉会格Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Romance about government officials, not a male-oriented political harem novel.] [Powerful businesswoman hits rock bottom and enters public service + male lead is sent to the grassroots to root out evil] Ye Ershao, who only wants to coast through life, is sent to a grassroots post by his grandfather, a man devoted to serving the people. Worried he might run wild, his grandfather carefully arranges for him to work in the place where his father once held office. His superior is one of his grandfat 12.7kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds
49. 49 他 After He Left Me, I Heard Our Child Call Someone Else Dad 他放弃我以后听见孩子管别人叫爹 Mist At Third Watch三更弥雾Modern Romance14k WordsCompleted After He Left Me, He Heard Our Child Call Someone Else Dad 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is my first short story; you can take a look.

50. 50 宜 Yi Shixu An 宜时序安 Mr. Hanbao瀚堡先生Modern Romance509k WordsCompleted Age gap + abstinent CEO + politically connected family + sweet romance Their first meeting: the car window rolls down, and their eyes meet. Shen Shi’an feels her heart skip a beat. His eyes are as deep as a sacred lake in a snowy land, calm and still, yet they somehow remind her of the cat that disappeared years ago. She hurriedly lowers her head, pressing her fingertips into her palm. This is a sacred Buddhist site. What am I thinking? She doesn’t notice that Jiang Shixu’s fingers tighten aroun 1.5kReads8.4Score14014d adds

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