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1. 1 九 The 1990s: Back to One Month Before My Husband's Tragic Death 九零：回到丈夫惨死前一月 Wealth and Prosperity金银富贵Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Female-led period business drama + raising a child + unruly heroine + gentle, devoted husband + mutual healing] [Short drama now streaming] In her previous life, Su Ai was a gangster. She smoked, played cards, drank, and got into fights, and she didn't give a damn about anything. She even stole a handsome village doctor away to be her husband and had a well-behaved child with him. Her biggest regret was causing trouble and getting her husband killed at home. Even after she later built a busine 22kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves

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   "Rebirth in the 90s: A Female Rogue's Guide to Spoiling Her Husband and Getting Rich"—this wild yet sweet mutual redemption novel absolutely thrilled me! The story begins with the sassy, husky-voiced Su Ai reborn in 1990, carrying the crippled, handsome husband she missed in her previous life in one hand and holding an adorable little one in the other, embarking on a life-changing adventure on her old bicycle! Who would have thought that this former street fighter, once brandishing a bottle, would transform into a doting husband in this life, treating her aloof village doctor husband's legs and back while simultaneously conquering the business world with fried chicken and hamburgers? It's not like many novels where you start from a village cart and rise to a Fortune 500 company; it's an innovative new entrepreneurial path that's so satisfying it'll make you want to slap your thigh! The most amazing part is the extreme push-and-pull dynamic between the male and female leads—a redemption storyline interwoven with past and present lives, sweet yet bittersweet. Watch as the tough-guy sister uses her tender side to pamper the aloof prince into a clingy, doting husband. The career storyline is also explosive: running a fast-food chain in the 90s, employing scarcity marketing, and crushing counterfeit competitors—this isn't just a business war, it's the pinnacle of a satisfying read! Sisters, go for it! This book combines a killer combination of [female alpha male omega + daily life of raising a child + getting rich through food], who wouldn't love watching the tough sister transform into a doting husband, and incidentally take down KFC and McDonald's? Investing now is a sure thing, guaranteed to make you laugh out loud and feel like you're crowing with satisfaction!

2. 2 惊 Shocking! The Secret Identity Big Shot Takes the White Lotus Down From Every Angle 惊！马甲大佬她对白莲花横踢竖卷 Yu of the Three-Tiered Tower三重楼喻Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Publishing deal signed] [Satisfying revenge, lighthearted comedy, secret identities, putting scumbags in their place, a quirky and formidable mercenary boss VS a principled young heir from Beijing’s elite circles, devoted heroine] At their first meeting, Shu Lan shoots Lu Jinhan and leaves him badly wounded. She chases him all the way back to China, then becomes an ordinary university student. He runs, she chases; he has nowhere to hide. She’s the world’s number-one mercenary king! She’s a foun 56kReads9.5Score6.6kShelves

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   Both are written by the same author and are super good. Highly recommended! They're refreshing novels with strong female protagonists who not only have multiple identities but also incorporate comedic elements that are very entertaining.

3. 3 哄 What a Display of Filial Piety! The Crazy Little Girl Is Addicted to Face-Slapping 哄堂大孝！疯批小姑娘她打脸上瘾 Yu of the Three-Tiered Tower三重楼喻Modern Romance743k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Feel-good story + devoted couple + lighthearted comedy + contrasting personalities + secret identities + showbiz + no rebirth] A brazen, outrageous, sociable, sharp-tongued little mercenary girl VS an obedient, well-mannered, aloof princely heir, as untouchable as a flower on a high peak (Content warning: The male lead is breathtakingly beautiful and utterly useless at first, but there’s a twist later.) On the first day after returning to China, Jiang Wanxing runs into a man as beau 15.9kReads9.4Score1.8kShelves
4. 4 瞒 Behind My Ex-Husband's Back, I Marry the Crown Prince of Beijing's Elite Circle! 瞒着前夫，我二嫁京圈太子爷！ Sanyingli三樱里Modern Romance489k WordsCompleted Three months after Ruan Wan got married, a crowd of suitors suddenly appeared out of nowhere. A rich young heir confessed his love to her. A scheming pretty-boy was willing to be the other man for love. A top-tier star declared his love for her in public. But when she actually got divorced, all those men vanished. * At her ex-husband's wedding, Ruan Wan saw those “suitors” again. They discussed her casually: “Ruan Wan? We were just having a little fun with her.” “If it weren't for making things 22.7kReads8.9Score3.6kShelves

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   [Gentle and aloof mechanic X Cold and roguish but secretly in love with a rich young master]🌵[1V1, both are virgins] [🌺🌺🌺Male lead's mental state: When others are the other woman, he willingly debases himself. When he becomes the other woman, it's a love story that captivates the world] Three months after Ruan Wan's marriage: 🌲A wealthy young master confesses his love to her. 🌳A scheming younger brother becomes the other woman for love. 🌴A top-tier movie star publicly professes his love.

5. 5 引 Luring the Wild Dog into Playing Nice 引野犬装乖 Not So Dark Under the Lamp灯下不黑黑Modern Romance499k WordsCompleted The print edition of Playing Nice is now available. [Overbearing CEO × powerful business tycoon × devoted love × modern romance × one-on-one] [Married first, love later × rekindled romance × bittersweet × healing] [Unhinged big sister who is the male lead's kryptonite × awkward big dog who spends every day trying to figure out if his wife loves him] Everyone in Jincheng's wealthy business circles knew He Jingzhun had three deadly flaws: He brought misfortune to his father, his mother, and his w 17.5kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves

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   "Playing the Wild Dog Good" is a gripping romance novel set in a wealthy family, centered on the entanglement between the female protagonist Jiang Baoci and the male protagonist He Jingzhun, showcasing the intense clash between interests and emotions. Jiang Baoci appears worldly and sophisticated, but is actually resilient and independent. She marries into the He family with a clear-headed "exchange of interests," yet displays both softness and courage when facing family oppression—to protect the mulberry orchard left by her parents, she humbly seeks help from the He matriarch, and after negotiations fail, she calmly signs a settlement agreement, distributing the compensation to the affected villagers. The male protagonist, He Jingzhun, is full of contradictions: outwardly cold and ruthless, verbally abusing Jiang Baoci, he restrains himself when he discovers bruises on her wrist, even showing rare hesitation when she says "I'll break you," a poignant "wild dog"-like conflict. The novel uses "contract marriage" as a starting point to gradually unveil the power struggles within the wealthy family. Jiang Baoci, trying to navigate the complexities of her sister's situation with her family, is forced into the feud between the He and Lan families. Meanwhile, He Jingzhun is bound by rumors of being a "wife-killer" and his past relationship with Lan Zhuang. The dramatic shift from mutual exploitation to emotional entanglement between the two is highly dramatic: the difficulties caused by He family relatives (such as He Ru's mockery of Jiang Baoci for "having no business"), the oppression from the Lan family's power, and Jiang Baoci's counterattack through short video entrepreneurship all highlight the female protagonist's growth in adversity. Details such as He Jingzhun secretly fighting for more compensation for Sangyuan and protecting Jiang Baoci in the Qin family foreshadow the development of this relationship, leaving readers wondering how this "wild dog" will be tamed. The male lead has a lot of sexual tension! 😳😳😳

6. 6 全 The Ji Family’s Cherished Lady 全球团宠纪夫人 Zhou Niannian周年年Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Gu Xiaobei, the Gu family’s eldest daughter who was switched at birth, comes to the city for the first time after growing up in the countryside for eighteen years. Everyone thinks she’s a country bumpkin, but her series of moves leaves them all stunned! What’s so impressive about racing? Her aerobatic flying skills will make your scalp tingle! The entertainment industry’s aloof heartthrob has a box-office low of 500 million? She’s the goddess everyone in the industry admires, and her lowest box- 928Reads9.2Score142Shelves

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   It's a romance novel with an incredibly powerful female lead (I found it quite enjoyable, but don't apply realistic logic to this book, as you'll find it's practically impossible; just treat it as a mindless, sweet romance). The male and female leads have a relationship that includes classmates, comrades-in-arms, and mortal enemies (it seems contradictory, but it will be revealed in the book). If you like mindless romance novels with a strong female lead, you might want to check it out.

7. 7 甜 The Dating Show Is Sweet as Can Be, and They’re Childhood Friends! 甜爆恋综，他们竟是青梅竹马！ Li Yaya李芽芽Modern Romance880k WordsCompleted Meng Qi is a low-key, mysterious rising actress known for her acting, while Yu Ye is a top-tier star with a naturally roguish charm. Their names seem like an unlikely pair, until a single photo suddenly sends them rocketing to the top of the trending charts. Bystanders cry, “They’re perfect together!” while his girlfriend fans panic: “Stay away from my husband!” Meng Qi wishes she could! But she’s already on a dating reality show, so how does she keep running into him? After a few episodes, his 24.3kReads9.2Score3.1kShelves
8. 8 湿 Kindling and Wildfire 湿柴烈火 Candy Snow Mountain糖果雪山Modern Romance72k WordsCompleted When Liang Shiyun and Chu Xia first became a couple, they were like kindling meeting a flame. Once they tried forbidden love, they couldn’t stop. After graduation, they each chose a different path. They grew distant, broke up, and then ran into each other again years later at a class reunion. Liang Shiyun thought the passing years had long since soaked through the kindling of their old romance. She never expected that even damp wood could catch fire again. 43.3kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves

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   From campus to city, from youthful innocence to maturity, the flame of love never died out. Like dry tinder and raging fire, the thrill of youth and the entanglement of adulthood—it's truly exhilarating! This book is a must-read! 🥰

9. 9 相 My Blind Date Turned Out to Be My High School Chinese Teacher 相亲对象竟是曾经高中语文老师 A Bowl of Cold Noodles with Extra Chili一碗凉面多放辣Urban749k WordsCompleted His blind date turns out to be his former Chinese teacher. “Teacher, what a coincidence. Are you here on a blind date too? We’re just going through the motions, right? I get it.” “Teacher, want to see a movie?” “Teacher, let me take you home.” “Teacher, your hands are so small.” “Teacher, you smell so lovely.” 23.1kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves

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   First Encounter: The Light in the Classroom Chen Wanxin first met Zhou Jia on the first day of her second year of high school. He stood on the podium, wearing a simple white shirt with the cuffs slightly rolled up, revealing his muscular forearms. Sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating his profile and outlining his gentle features. "I'm your Chinese teacher, Zhou Jia," he said, his voice deep and pleasant, like a cool summer breeze. Chen Wanxin sat in the first row, her heart inexplicably racing. She lowered her head, pretending to organize her textbook, but couldn't help stealing glances at him out of the corner of her eye.

10. 10 军 Three Years into Her Military Marriage, She Returns with Two Mini-Mes to Divorce Him 军婚三年不见，她带俩缩小版离婚 Qiao Mo乔茉Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Substitute marriage + military romance in the 1970s + spatial ability + raising adorable kids + devoted couple + doting husband + slice of life] The short drama "Brocade Woven Through Time" is now streaming... The moment Yun Zhizhi opens her eyes, she finds herself cast as a wicked woman who stole her younger sister's fiancé! Her newlywed husband hasn't come home in three years, leaving her and the two children to fend for themselves until they starve to death in a cowshed? Yun Zhizhi decides s 11.7kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves

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    From the initial misunderstanding to the resolution, the family of four lived a happy and fulfilling life.

11. 11 吻 Kiss of Smoke 吻烟 Cheng Jingjing橙京京Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted "The short drama 'Kiss of Smoke' is now streaming" Li Yan first met Shen Qingran at the home of her best friend, Shen Qingshuang. Back then, he was still boyish, with a tender voice and an unbelievably sweet, well-behaved demeanor. Unable to resist teasing him, she said, “Call me big sis and I’ll give you some candy.” Many years later, the once-boyish lad had grown into a tall, strikingly handsome man with sharp features. With Li Yan held in his arms, he coaxed her in a husky voice, “Big sis, t 10.2kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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    "Shen Qingran, last night we…we…" Li Yan blushed deeply, stammering for a long time before she could utter a complete sentence. "Last night?" Shen Qingran frowned slightly, as if recalling the events of the previous night. "Sister, don't you remember what happened last night?" "I only remember that I drank too much at the bar last night, and I don't remember much about what happened after that."

12. 12 深 Deeply Trapped 深度陷落 Lou Xiaozhou楼小舟Modern Romance218k WordsCompleted [Two top students, mutual salvation, reunion after years apart, poor student VS heiress] The day Shang Munian met Jiang Qingshui, he was carrying a cleaver, ready to die alongside Wei You. In the pouring rain, a girl stood in the mud beneath a black umbrella, her back straight and her skirt pristine white. As proud as a princess. “Excuse me, how do I get to Huangjue Lane?” The princess had rosy lips, pearly teeth, a lovely voice, and excellent manners. Shang Munian decided to do one good deed be 7.5kReads9.4Score847Shelves

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    It's so sweet and pure, it made my heart flutter like honey. It also has a really engaging story, perfect for all readers who love this kind of novel. 😳

13. 13 以 I Offer My Devotion to the Passing Years 以我深情祭岁月 Er Qiao二乔Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [The physical book with the same title is now available] “I hesitated once. I turned back to face the slightest glimmer of hope, yet no one cared.” “Later, a thick fog rolled in. You said you loved me so much, but why was your love thinner than the fog, so faint I could barely see it?” Shen Nian 74.8kReads9.4Score6.8kShelves
14. 14 藏 Hidden in Midsummer 藏于盛夏 Autumn Chill秋日凉Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted A heads-up before you start ❗️: One of the side couples is a gay couple, so please skip this if that bothers you. [The print edition under the same title is now available] [Healing × Love that grows over time × Angsty school romance] Sweet, gentle, well-behaved student × rebellious, handsome bad boy That midsummer seemed hotter than any before. The girl in the graduation photo smiled sweetly, with a boy in a white shirt grinning boldly behind her. They met in midsummer, and parted in midsummer t 84.2kReads9.6Score14.8kShelves

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    In this vibrant campus, the story of Jiang Qiao and Xu Si unfolds quietly. Jiang Qiao, a girl always with a warm smile, lives a world filled with the sweetness of candy and the warmth of sunshine. Xu Si, a seemingly aloof boy, harbors untold shadows in his world. A chance encounter leads Jiang Qiao to gently unlock Xu Si's closed heart with a strawberry-flavored candy. Her smile, like the warmest spring sunshine, illuminates Xu Si's gloomy world. From then on, their hearts slowly draw closer, and feelings blossom over time. Jiang Qiao's gentleness and persistence act as a healing balm, soothing Xu Si's inner wounds. Every smile, every word of encouragement from her brings Xu Si unprecedented warmth and strength. And Xu Si, initially indifferent, gradually softens, his eyes begin to reflect Jiang Qiao's image, and his world begins to fill with color. "She Stops Coaxing Him" is not just a story about love, but also a story about redemption and growth. Jiang Qiao and Xu Si, two teenagers with contrasting personalities, learn about love and grow together through each other's companionship. Their story is like a strawberry-flavored candy, sweet and heartwarming, making you want to explore it further. If you crave a sweet and romantic youthful love story, if you want to experience the tenderness and steadfastness of a loyal boyfriend, then "She Won't Coax Him Anymore" is definitely not to be missed. Let's witness Jiang Qiao and Xu Si's love story together and feel that pure and profound emotion.

15. 15 豪 The Wealthy Boss Is Too Clingy, and His Beautiful Secretary Wants to Quit 豪门老板太缠人，美艳秘书想离职 Long Midsummer仲夏漫漫Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One devoted couple + love grows over time + sweet romance + CEO and secretary + everyday life] One discovers her boyfriend has been paying for sex, while the other learns his idealized first love is getting engaged. Both heartsick, they spend the night together in a hotel. They assume they’ll never cross paths again, but An Ran is suddenly transferred to headquarters and becomes the CEO’s personal secretary. The moment they meet, An Ran is ready to lose her mind. Her one-night stand is her boss 12.9kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves

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    (Double clean + love that develops over time + sweet romance + CEO & secretary + everyday life)

16. 16 真 The Real Heiress's Secret Identity Is Exposed, and All of the Capital's Elite Kneel! 真千金马甲被爆，全京圈都跪了！ Ye Shiyi夜十一Modern Romance3.9M WordsCompleted Also known as The Fake Heiress Became the Capital's Crown Prince's Beloved After Her Engagement Was Broken Qin Wan never knew that she was not the Ye family's biological daughter, until her childhood sweetheart grew tired of her, outsiders cursed her, and the Ye family, disgusted with her, drove her out and told her to return to the mountain ravines to find her biological parents... Qin Wan merely smiled, preparing to reveal her secret identity and stun everyone. Unexpectedly, the mountain ravin 76kReads9.3Score8.9kShelves

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    This story features a real and fake heiress in a wealthy family, a slap-in-the-face scenario, and revenge against villains. The female lead has multiple identities, even knowledgeable in feng shui, and is decisive and efficient. The story begins with a family reunion, later expanding to include patriotism, feng shui formations, and even a fantasy element, making it quite different from typical stories about real and fake heiresses with multiple identities.

17. 17 恶 The Villainess Awakens and Slaughters Her Way Through the World, Defying Heaven 恶人女主觉醒杀疯天下毁天道 It's Yangyang是羊羊呦Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted Content warning: The heroine is a madwoman who holds grudges and is ruthless. (The story is entirely fictional. Don’t take it seriously, and it doesn’t represent the author’s values.) Only after being reborn for the third time did Ye Sangning learn that she was merely an NPC in a game, doomed to die the same miserable death in every life. Her loving parents, devoted older brother, and infatuated fiancé were all targeted by the woman chosen by the System. After that woman appeared, everyone who h 13.6kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves

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    Even strong, independent women can have sweet romances.

18. 18 爽 A Guide to Growth for a Wish-Fulfillment Heroine 爽文女主成长指南 Pumpkin Bean Flying to the Sky飞上天的南瓜豆Ancient Romance136k WordsCompleted Also known as: After My Divorce, Nonhumans Started Following Me [Rebirth + cultivation + a growth-oriented, power fantasy heroine + not a pushover + putting scumbags in their place + power progression] That day, a woman clad in light silver armor and wielding a silver spear fought an ancient dragon against the Heavenly Dao, seeking only to give cultivators a chance to survive. In the end, she sacrificed herself for the Dao, and her soul drifted through another world. But the shackles of fate ca 5Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 19 目 My Goal Is to Be the Female Lead of a Wish-Fulfillment Novel 目标是爽文女主 yyy Ziyyy子Modern Romance174k WordsCompleted [Transmigrating into the apocalypse, then turning the tables, again and again, fighting monsters and leveling up (?)] When Ji Zhizhi heard that the original heroine had gotten a System too, she looked at the situation and nearly cried. Could she really survive the apocalypse on nothing but her experience from reading novels? “Don’t worry. I’ll help you.” System’s inner thoughts: The Supreme God didn’t send you here to fight monsters and level up. You could lie flat and still win, okay? The trans —Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 20 贺 Mr. He’s Raising a Kid: What Do You Do About Such a Little Brat? 贺总带娃：小鬼头太气人了怎么整 A Totally Crazy Madman, Ah Ah Ah一个疯了的疯子啊啊啊Modern Romance2.5M WordsCompleted [Adorable child + domineering CEO + everyday life] After Lu Qianyu leaves, Lu Yu'an returns to the country to find the bastard father he's never met. At first, neither father nor son wants anything to do with the other. They're natural enemies, through and through. Lu Yu'an: That bastard of a man stood by and watched Mom die. I'll never forgive him! He Yanzhi: You little brat, all you ever do is get me into trouble! What kind of sparks will fly when an arrogant little kid meets an icy CEO?! And 3.5kReads8.8Score206Shelves

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    The female protagonist returns to China with her adorable child, who is clever and determined to help her mother find her daddy. The CEO male protagonist is immediately drawn to the child's intelligence, and as they spend time together, they gradually uncover the misunderstandings from years ago. The child provides various helpful assistance, and the family of three enjoys heartwarming daily moments filled with laughter and touching moments. The child unexpectedly learns that her daddy is a domineering CEO and begins actively seeking to reunite with him. The male protagonist initially harbors suspicions about the suddenly appearing child and the female protagonist, but the child's mischievous and clever ways melt his heart. The book features both the child's hilarious antics and the blossoming romance between the male and female protagonists.

21. 21 奶 Three-and-a-Half-Year-Old Darling: Daddy’s Little Warmth Has a Draft 奶包三岁半，爹爹的小棉袄漏风啦 Preface to the South Pavilion南亭序Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Mystic Arts and Ghost Hunting] [Beloved by Everyone] [A Cute, Babyish Little Troublemaker] [A Brooding, Handsome, Aloof Dad] [The latest version of the short drama is coming soon. You can reserve it on Fanqie!] A three-and-a-half-year-old little Mianmian arrives at Prince Jin's residence. She can catch ghosts and draw talismans, and even communicate with animals and plants. Exorcising demons and vanquishing evil spirits is a piece of cake for her. The little one loves milk candy and pretty dres 6.9kReads9.0Score758Shelves
22. 22 桑 The Spirits of Sangshan, Beating People Up Everywhere 桑山有灵，到处锤人 Wen Yueyue温越越Ancient Romance410k WordsCompleted [The heroine is immortal, has a special identity and a golden finger, with several romantic interests but only one-sided feelings (though romance is not described much)] An unworthy ruler reigns, warlords divide the land, and flames of war once again engulf the Central Plains. At first, only a young male courtesan died. Few people cared about the dead courtesan, and nobody cared about the person who killed him. Then a nobleman's son died, followed by a general, a princess, and even the emperor. 4.5kReads9.2Score532Shelves

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    Calling all fans of political intrigue and chaos! In "She Came from the Mountain, She Doesn't Know the Rules," the female lead has a mysterious identity and a special advantage. With a corrupt ruler and heroes vying for power, a series of bizarre murders begin with the death of a courtesan. As important figures like scions of noble families and generals perish, the female lead is gradually thrust into the limelight. Amidst the flames of war, she stands with a sword in hand, cold yet powerful. With a unique romantic storyline, come and experience this suspenseful and thrilling tale!

23. 23 好 Such a Good Girl 好一个乖乖女 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance361k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed] [Short drama now streaming] [Sweet romance with a touch of angst] [Fake-good, scheming heroine x domineering wealthy tyrant] [Both leads are each other’s only one] Duan Xiuming first met Lu Mingyu at a wedding. She was stunningly beautiful, yet looked like a well-behaved good girl, sitting off to the side and painting because someone had told her to. “Boring woman,” he judged. But in the blink of an eye, Lu Mingyu gave him a huge surprise! She destroyed her painting and co 30.9kReads9.5Score4.1kShelves

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    It's a female-centric novel with a male lead who acts as a guiding lover—it's really good! I also highly recommend the short drama adaptation! Everyone who watches it, especially those starring Ko Chun!

24. 24 古 From Ancient Times to the Present: Is the Noble Consort a Mistress in the Modern Era? 古穿今：贵妃娘娘在现代当小三？ Slacking-Off Melon摸鱼瓜瓜Modern Romance804k WordsCompleted The Noble Consort, who reigned supreme among the six palaces, wakes up to find herself in the body of a small-time modern-day livestreamer. Did the original owner kill herself because her childhood sweetheart cheated on her? Rong Yansui says: How can we do right by the original owner's life if we don't send that scumbag to prison? After dealing with the scumbag, she comfortably starts her livestreaming career, gaining over ten million followers in less than two months. Then she makes her way int 439Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    The original female protagonist committed suicide and transmigrated into this world. The world was in chaos from the start, but the female protagonist turned the tide with her actions. The male protagonist didn't appear much; it was like the female protagonist was leveling up by defeating monsters, while the male protagonist remained behind the scenes protecting her. 😄

25. 25 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score206.4kShelves

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    Highly recommend these books. Romance, strong female lead, satisfying reads. *Ten Days to the End* (^1^9): A suspenseful and imaginative masterpiece. The protagonist, in a game of gods, uses her identity as a "fraudulent priest" to gain divine faith. The "human roulette" dungeon will leave readers exclaiming, "My brain cells are exploding!" *The Vicious Empress Dowager Reborn After Being Stabbed to Death by Her Own Son* (^2^3): The pinnacle of ancient Chinese romance with a strong female lead's revenge. The Empress Dowager is reborn and wreaks havoc in the court, her scene of tearing apart her ungrateful son becoming a template for madness. *Crazy, All Crazy, Being Crazy is Good* (^7): A contemporary romance with an imaginative premise. A representative work of "madness literature", the female protagonist goes crazy during a dating reality show live broadcast, saying "If you're not convinced, fight me; if you're seriously ill, die," overturning the hypocritical personas of the entertainment industry; "I Learned to Slay Gods in a Mental Hospital"^1^5^9: The top martial arts master in the city, the entire staff of the mental hospital pretend to be agents of the gods, and the protagonist shatters the barrier of the Greek gods with one slash, igniting the entire internet; "I've Suffered Enough in My Past Life, I'd Rather Die Than Marry Her"^1: A refreshing novel about rebirth in the past, the female protagonist tears apart the entire family of a phoenix man and then contracts a fish pond, getting rich and slapping faces at the same time.

26. 26 恶 Reborn After My Own Son, the Cruel Empress Dowager, Stabbed Me to Death 恶毒太后被亲儿子捅死之后重生了 Ink墨色Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted The vicious Empress Dowager Jiang Mingzhu was reborn. In her previous life, to put her son on the throne, she poisoned and tried to assassinate the emperor, colluded with court officials, drugged a pregnant consort to make her miscarry, and plotted against the young crown prince. Every time she schemed, she put her own life on the line to grind her stepson's face into the dirt. But when the plot to put the son she'd worked so hard to support on the throne was exposed, he stabbed her in the back 19.6kReads8.8Score2.1kShelves
27. 27 癫EN Unhinged? We're All Unhinged—and That's a Good Thing! 癫，都癫，癫点好啊 Little Salt小盐子Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Super-Sweet 1v1]+ [Silly Humor and Memes]+ [Showbiz]+ [Dating Variety Show]+ [Face-Slapping] [Unhinged Actress vs. CEO with a Mind of His Own] Betrayed by her scumbag boyfriend, she transmigrated into a book and was immediately stabbed and sent to the hospital by an extremist shipper. Xie Mi went berserk on the spot, spouting wild claims in the livestream. “Come on! Stab me! All of you, stab me! I'll blow up the Earth!” A passerby who had wandered into the livestream nearly fainted. Okay, okay. 335kReads9.8Score46.9kShelves
28. 28 我EN Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.3M WordsCompleted A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 992.2kReads9.9Score158.5kShelves
29. 29 上 I've Suffered Enough in My Last Life. I'd Rather Die Than Marry Him Again 上辈子苦够了，打死她都不嫁了 Chang Qingqing常庆庆Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Shen An'an came from a distinguished family and was both talented and beautiful. As soon as she came of age, she was betrothed to the fourth prince, Xiao Yuan, a man of heavenly beauty and noble character, and the dream lover of every young lady in the capital. Heaven had dealt her a winning hand. Even she once believed she was blessed beyond measure, until her girlish heart was shattered into pieces. She suffered every kind of pain at the hands of that graceful, refined man, and paid a devastat 17kReads8.6Score2.5kShelves
30. 30 失 Starlight Out of Control 失控星光 Si Jiao司皎Two Male Leads371k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Uncontrolled Starlight goes on sale nationwide on May 30] [Two male leads + secret love + entertainment industry + younger man + rekindled romance] Shen Jixing, a legendary movie star in the Chinese entertainment industry, is as aloof as snow on a mountaintop, noble and cold. He has long held an unshakable place at the pinnacle of the industry. Then one day, a tidal wave of vicious scandals engulfs him… His status plummets overnight. With nowhere else to go, he calmly knock 55.8kReads9.6Score8.1kShelves
31. 31 漂 A Pretty, Silly, Lovesick Beauty Sweetly Pursues an Abstinent Tycoon 漂亮笨美人恋爱脑，甜追禁欲大佬 Jin Yuzhi今与紫Modern Romance249k WordsCompleted [She pursues him; not a strong female lead; sweet, pampered-wife romance. If that’s not your thing, don’t read! Both devoted; one-on-one.] [Delicate, soft, beautiful young woman × cold, chaste, secretly passionate CEO] After falling in love at first sight with her older brother’s friend, Xie Guanlan, Yin Shuyang launched into pursuit mode. Add him as a friend, go out to eat, visit his home, ask for hugs, ask for kisses, then play hard to get and keep him guessing until he can’t resist her! But X 22.6kReads9.1Score3kShelves
32. 32 醉 A Drunken Nighttime Kiss! One Flirt from Her, and the Arrogant Big Shot’s Heart Races 醉吻夜！她一撩，桀骜大佬心狂跳 A Crescent Moon一剪月Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Climbing the Capital’s Family Tree is now available on all platforms.] [Top Capital City Tycoon · Rebellious, Devoted Suit-Wearing Bad Boy vs. Ballet Princess · Radiant, Proud Little Swan] Li Zhi and Fu Yanze grew up together, but Li Zhi turned out to be the fake heiress. For the sake of his own interests, Fu Yanze chose to get engaged to the real heiress, a leading actress in the entertainment industry. He hoped Li Zhi would understand and said he would come back to marr 59.7kReads9.5Score7.3kShelves
33. 33 好 I'm Panicking! I Didn't Mean to Flirt That Much [Quick Transmigration] 好慌张，不小心撩过头了【快穿】 Cloud Rabbit云兔子Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Pretending-to-be-innocent seductress + Dark, scheming male lead + Best friend takes the place of the boyfriend + Sweet 1v1 romance] Hurting your wife feels good for a while, then comes the hellish chase to win her back. But if your buddy has his eye on your wife, he can scatter your ashes and step over your corpse to take your place. After accidentally binding to a win-back-your-wife System, Jiang Xin is forced to travel to different worlds, take the place of girls who have been hurt by scumbag 43.4kReads9.1Score3.1kShelves
34. 34 校 Don't Bully Me, School Hunk. She's Reborn and Won't Chase You Anymore 校草别虐了，重生她不追你了 Mu Xia慕夏Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Xia Qianqian was blinded by love. She took the place of Qin Wang's first love and married him, devoting herself to cooking and caring for him, only to end up dead along with her unborn child. Reborn back in her school days, she had lost all hope in Qin Wang. She had only two principles in life. 1. Study hard. 2. Stay away from Qin Wang. But the man who had treated her like she didn't exist in her past life shamelessly pinned her against a pool table. She ran, he chased, and 278Reads8.3Score176Shelves
35. 35 我 What's Wrong with Running Away? My Archenemy Is Forcing Love on Me! 我逃怎么了？死对头搞强制爱啊！ Feng Yan Mingxuan凤砚鸣轩Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted [Sweet campus romance + childhood-friend nemesis gets the guy + both are each other’s first and only + possessive pursuit + groveling to win her back (not too much)] Jiang Luoqing had a dream one day. In it, the aloof campus heartthrob Si Bonian, whom she’d shamelessly and wholeheartedly devoted herself to, turned out to be a mama’s boy and a wolf in sheep’s clothing. When she woke, Jiang Luoqing turned away without hesitation. She escaped Si Bonian, only to fall into the arms of her nemesis, Sh 57Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 36 她 Beneath Her Lips, My Madness 她唇之下，我之癫狂 The Person in the Book Is Immortal书中人不朽Modern Romance489k WordsCompleted [Female-led revenge and satisfying comeuppance + devoted couple and sweet romance + healing and redemption] Sixteen years ago, Tangxi Li's mother jumped to her death, and seven-year-old Tangxi Li was banished abroad by her family. After sixteen years of keeping a low profile and biding her time, she had grown strong enough to return home for revenge. She swore to drag everyone who had caused her mother's death down to hell, one by one. She never expected someone to show up on her path of vengean 11.5kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves
37. 37 疯 A Mad Thug's Forceful Love 疯批暴徒强制爱 Green Grass, Cool as It Enters the Curtain草涩入帘青Modern Romance468k WordsCompleted [International romance + mixed-race + coercive love + off-the-charts sexual tension + happy ending] In a bloody encounter in a foreign land, the moment Kou Li sees Jiang Yiqiao, he wants her. Jiang Yiqiao: “I have a boyfriend.” Kou Li orders, “Break up with him.” Jiang Yiqiao: “Impossible. I love him.” Kou Li: “There's nothing in this world I can't take.” Only later does he realize that claiming this one thing nearly cost him his life. He takes her captive and keeps her close, wearing her down d 17.6kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves
38. 38 很 Wild and Desirable! The Capital’s Heir Spoils Her Like a Little Princess 很野很欲！被京圈太子宠成小公主 I Have a Tiny Waist我有小细腰Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Male Lead Steals the Girl + Second Male Lead Chases His Wife to the Crematorium + Both Pure] [Rugged, Sensual, Wild and Wicked Suit-Wearing Bruiser x Slender, Soft, Fair and Beautiful Qipao Siren] Su Yanxi and Gu Yanze were betrothed as children. When she was nine, a major family crisis forced her to live with the Gu family. Under the Chinese scholar tree, a boy held a basketball and smiled brightly as he popped a White Rabbit candy into her mouth. “Little Crybaby, don’t cry. Big Brother will t 18.5kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves
39. 39 学EN Don't Worry, Senior—I'll Protect You 学姐别怕，我来保护你 Gege Wuwu隔胳呜呜Urban3.0M WordsCompleted [Heart-Pounding Engine 2: Pure White Love Letter has been published] [Lighthearted daily life] + [Single female lead] + [No System] + [Not reborn] + [Sweet romance] In high school, Luo Ye had a secret crush on a girl for three years. He even got into the same university as her, and they agreed to start dating if they both got in. But the girl unexpectedly went back on her word. Heartbroken, Luo Ye became a romance novelist. Unexpectedly, before university even began, the novel he wrote shot to t 310.7kReads9.8Score31.1kShelves
40. 40 京 The Capital's Most Notorious Beauty 京城第一祸水 Stars Fill My Eyes满眼星宸Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Currently being published [rival suitors in a dramatic love triangle + top-tier schemer + supporting villainess fights back + everyone comes around] [Historical romance + told entirely from the wicked supporting female character’s perspective] ❣️Blurb One Qiao Wanyan learned from a storybook that she was nothing but a wicked supporting character who abandoned her childhood sweetheart and chased after wealth and status. She sowed discord, poisoned her elder sister, and committed every imaginable 58.5kReads9.3Score7.7kShelves
41. 41 渣 My Scumbag Fiancé Ran Away from Our Wedding, So I Married Someone Else on the Spot 渣男逃婚，我当场改嫁了 Mu Yun Cheng慕妘娍Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted On her wedding day, Meng Jinyao’s intended groom, Gu Xiuming, eloped with another woman, turning her into a laughingstock. She hardened her heart and changed grooms on the spot, marrying Gu Xiuming’s adoptive father, Gu Jingxi. After the wedding, Gu Xiuming sneered at her. “Meng Jinyao, have you no shame? You couldn’t become my bride, so now you want to become my mother?” Meng Jinyao looked at the man standing in the doorway and complained, “Husband, your son is being disrespectful and insulting 4.2kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves
42. 42 朱 Dr. Zhu’s Little CEO 朱医生的总裁小人 Fat Mom, Slim Kid胖妈瘦娃Modern Romance395k WordsCompleted They were childhood sweethearts, growing up together with an innocent affection. Then Zhu Zhu left, and Xue Yunqian completely lost his mind. When Zhu Zhu returned to the country, the first patient she treated was him... Xue Yunqian would not allow Zhu Zhu to leave him again. 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's really good, I recommend it.

43. 43 酣 Rapturous Bliss 酣欢 Xiao Ruanli小软礼Modern Romance309k WordsCompleted [Glamorous, pampered, willful heiress × wild, abstinent B-king bodyguard] Miss, can you tell me how you picked me out from among all those bodyguards? The Xie family's heiress was born into a life of luxury and splendor. Bold and uninhibited, she had a pair of seductive fox eyes that could captivate anyone. “He's handsome, he's got a great body, and he looks like my future boyfriend.” The handsome, stern man bent down on one knee and held her pale jade ankle as he put on her high heels. “Too bad 13.6kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves

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    "What a Good Girl" - A powerful CP with extreme push-pull dynamics! Dark young master VS crazy beauty, this book has become a legend in my heart! 🔥 Sisters! Everyone, go read "What a Good Girl"!! This hypocritical and scheming woman × tyrannical rich man setting kept me up all night. The tension between the male and female leads is off the charts, it made my breasts feel sore and my brain was exploding with excitement! [Explosive Character Design] Duan Xiuming, the young master of the dark lineage, appears to be a lazy and domineering CEO, but is actually a crazy love-struck madman! His outrageous actions, such as wearing a bathrobe to a wedding and carrying someone to steal the bride, coupled with Ke Chun's comic book-like face, make everyone shout "Duan Xiuming is the light of BG in the Chinese entertainment industry"; the crazy beauty Lu Mingyu is even more amazing! On the surface, she is the obedient and well-behaved girl of the Lu family, but in reality, she is a black lotus who destroys her own paintings and plans a cruise ship scandal on the high seas. She does the craziest things with the gentlest face, this is the ceiling of a great female lead!

44. 44 重 Reborn as the Poisonous Consort of a Military Family 重生将门毒后 Little Mei 5小梅5Ancient Romance6k WordsCompleted The Rebirth of the General’s Poisonous Daughter 356Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 45 重 Reborn as a Heroic Female General 重生之英武女将星 Clouds of the Rainbow彩虹之云Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted In her previous life, the heroine He Yan was a renowned female general who won countless battles, only to be framed by treacherous foes and die unjustly. Fate gave her a chance to be reborn, returning her to her youth. Reborn, He Yan is determined to change her own fate and that of her family. She escapes the constraints her family imposed on her and shines on the battlefield with the military talents and resolute character she gained in her previous life. But her path is far from smooth: she m 23Reads—Score101Shelves

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