Any Stories Where the Male Lead Is the Guiding, Supportive Type of Lover? I’ve Been Really into That Lately. 有没有男主是引导型恋人的！！！最近特别喜欢这种

1. 1 周 Professor Zhou, Let's Get Married 周教授，我们结婚吧 Too Lazy to Name Myself懒起名Modern Romance607k WordsCompleted The short drama and animated series are now online [Marriage first, love later + age gap + doting romance + nurturing romance] [Gentle, reserved professor vs. sweet, soft-spoken medical student] Xin Zhiyao’s world came crashing down! The man she had spent the night with was her university professor. And to make matters worse, she was pregnant. Trembling, she placed the pregnancy test results in front of him. Professor Zhou gave her two choices: one, terminate the pregnancy; two, get married. Jus 98.1kReads9.2Score10.8k14d adds

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   It's a good show. The male lead is a guiding lover who helps the female lead grow gradually.

2. 2 说 We Agreed to Pretend to Be a Couple, So Why Is the Big Shot Taking It Seriously? 说好假扮情侣，大佬怎么当真了？ Jiang Mufeng Loves Bacon爱吃培根的姜木风Modern Romance570k WordsCompleted Lin Xi is a college student about to graduate, torn between staying in Hu City to build a career and returning to her hometown to take the civil service exam. On one side is her boyfriend, who is doing everything he can to persuade her to stay. On the other are her parents, who want her to go home and take the exam. While wrestling with the decision, she meets Ji Shichuan, a senior local official from her hometown, at an exhibition, and they become running buddies. From the perspective of a city 190.5kReads9.1Score28k14d adds

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   You absolutely must try these two books; they're definitely guide-style romance novels. The male lead is a powerful figure in the government system, and the female lead is a newcomer to the workplace. They're 10 and 12 years apart in age. The older man falls for the younger woman at first sight, a plan he's been plotting for a long time. Watch how this cunning and ruthless government boss gradually wins her over.

3. 3 被 Trapped by a Psychopath: His Feisty Ex-Girlfriend Can’t Get Away! 被疯批缠上，作精前女友逃不掉！ Sleepy Lemon Mist雾柠柠睡不醒Modern Romance342k WordsOngoing (Main story complete) [Socially Anxious, Pretending to Be High-Maintenance Female Lead] [Unhinged Male Lead] [Powerful Man Bows His Head] [Mutual First Love] [Sweet Romance] Wen Zhixia transmigrates into a book. She lands in a capital-circle romance novel as the male lead's little girlfriend, foisted on him before she has even graduated from college. According to the plot, she will sabotage their engagement to make way for the female lead, then die a miserable death. The socially anxious Wen Zhi 208.5kReads9.2Score28.3k14d adds

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   This one! Here's an excerpt: "Would you like to talk?" It was rare to see Zhou Qingwu encounter such a difficult situation, and Wen Zhixia felt a strange sense of responsibility, wanting to help him share the burden. She paid close attention to his reaction. She vaguely heard the soft rustling of fabric on the other end of the line; he seemed to have leaned back into the sofa, his voice tinged with helplessness, "Talking won't solve anything, will it?" Wen Zhixia walked to the window, subconsciously glancing at the brightly lit night market street. "Even if it doesn't solve the problem, I can still help you share your emotions. It's better than being alone..." She suddenly stopped, as if tripped over by her own words. The night breeze blew in through the window, its coolness brushing against her face. Wen Zhixia gripped her phone, taking a moment to process her words before slowly finishing her sentence. "... It's better than carrying it all alone."

4. 4 缠 Entwined in Summer 缠予夏 Shi Yi诗弋Modern Romance217k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate into a book + sweet romance + devoted couple + older man + long-planned pursuit] Right after finishing the college entrance exams, Wen Yuxia transmigrates into a book. Not only does she become the villainess, her husband is also her archenemy. Wen Yuxia has never seen Jin Yancheng this gentle before, and she finds herself curious and intrigued by him. As the male lead, he treats the original owner wonderfully, indulging her in everything and taking meticulous care of her. Since she 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A leading couple, older or younger!

5. 5 痴 A Love-Struck Kiss 痴情吻 Shi Yi诗弋Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted [Both are virgins × two prestigious families × childhood sweethearts × happy ending] Shen Nianzhi has a dream: to become a famous comic artist. She has always worked hard to make that dream come true. When she was eight, her older brother brought a friend home. That was the first time she met him. The young man had cool eyes and a hint of roguishness between his brows. He wasn’t much of a talker and seemed hard to get along with. Mu Hengyu was the second young master of the Mu family. His powerf 92Reads—Score11614d adds
6. 6 安 Where An Lan Finds Her Home, the Sun Shines Warmly 安澜归处是暖阳 Jiang Mufeng Loves Bacon爱吃培根的姜木风Modern Romance444k WordsCompleted Print edition publication signed! [Calculating, mature powerhouse VS sweet, charming primary school teacher] + [Sweet romance] + [Age gap] + [Love at first sight] + [Powerful man bows to love] Before the new school year began, primary school teacher Zhou Nuan was told that a new student would be joining her class, and that the child's father was the newcomer, Shi Anlan, a powerful figure. Zhou Nuan never expected that an ordinary home visit would end with Shi personally seeing them off, and the 23.9kReads8.8Score2.4k14d adds
7. 7 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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   Help! The male lead is such a master of pacing! He deliberately creates interactions, meticulously builds up tension, and keeps the tension racing – it's making my heart race!

8. 8 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
9. 9 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
10. 10 破 After Going Bankrupt, a Tycoon Doted on Me Tenderly 破产后我被大佬温柔宠 Fish's Pocket鱼的口袋Two Male Leads357k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + older love interest + angst + devoted to each other + sweet romance] Guiding, mature top x gentle, well-behaved, beautiful bottom Yu Jing first meets Yi Zongyou in the presidential suite of a five-star hotel. The man before him says something that leaves Yu Jing utterly hopeless: “Before leaving the country, your stepmother sold off everything the Yu family owned to the Wanxie Group.” “That includes you. You're mine now, too.” Yu Jing: “Can I earn enough to buy my freedom?” Yi 2.9kReads9.3Score29014d adds

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    The writing is so good, it's making me so hungry reading it late at night! There are so many delicious foods in the book, I'm so drooling!

11. 11 蓄 A Deliberate Swap of Fiancés 蓄意换婚 San Chen Yue叁辰月Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [Steady, protective, powerful man + fragile yet strong little fox] [Love at first sight + deliberate bride swap + coaxed whirlwind marriage + age gap + both inexperienced in love] [A guiding lover + a little angst, lots of sweetness + devoted and exclusive love + a slow, steady romance] When her younger aunt ran away from her arranged marriage, the head of the Yun family had to choose a new candidate for the alliance. With her psychological condition, Ruan Qingsui was naturally not on the list. 18.1kReads9.3Score1.9k14d adds

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    The gentle, older man guides the female lead's growth throughout the story, subtly showing his restraint and affection through subtle details, creating a captivating and ambiguous relationship that grows more alluring with each viewing.

12. 12 在 Running Wild in the Big Shot's Dreams 在大佬梦里撒野 San Chen Yue叁辰月Modern Romance215k WordsOngoing [Tech tycoon pretending to be an ascetic x Brilliant AI genius pretending to be a sweet, innocent girl] [They dream of each other x Older man dotes on her alone x A carefully laid plan x Devoted one-on-one romance and mutual salvation] Genius girl-next-door Yu Youzhi suddenly gets cracked over the head. When she wakes, she discovers she's in bed with her own boss, so she slaps herself. "That didn't hurt! Then let's see how I kill you!" "Zhi Zhi, you're a little wild today. I like it!" Ji Yan 1.1kReads—Score10414d adds

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    Highly recommended! The father-like boyfriend is gentle and insightful, guiding the female protagonist to let go of her inner conflicts and offering tender companionship. It's a heartwarming and enjoyable read.

13. 13 人 Strangers in Public, but You Want Me to Soothe You to Sleep Every Night! 人前不熟？却要夜夜哄睡！ San Chen Yue叁辰月Modern Romance505k WordsCompleted [Aloof, celibate hotel CEO & gentle, strong-willed wedding planner] [Love grows over time + Flirtatious push and pull + Age-gap pampering + Both physically and emotionally pure + Extra sweet and steamy] Luo Qianqian, an overworked wedding planner, caught the attention of Shang Chiyu, a man at the very top of the global luxury hotel industry. She also accidentally discovered the secret behind his recurring nightmares. He used a lavish salary to entice her into becoming his personal sleep companio 1.2kReads8.8Score10314d adds

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    This is a completed gem of a novel set in the first half of the year. A business tycoon takes a liking to the female lead at first sight and begins a gentle pursuit. Their relationship is constantly being pulled in different directions, with a strong fatherly love and mutual healing that makes it incredibly sweet.

14. 14 你 Won’t You Smile? 你笑一下呗 One Oreo at a Time一口一个奥利奥Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available under the title You Should Smile Once] (Pure romance, one-on-one, two wealthy families, sweet romance, satisfying revenge, childhood friends, mutual pining) Xu Jingmo had been a notorious troublemaker since childhood. He had a great family, good looks, a knack for having fun, and excelled at school. With every advantage in his favor, he was surrounded by admirers, yet seemed determined to enjoy the company of countless women without ever giving his heart away. 28.4kReads9.3Score2.9k14d adds
15. 15 下 I Went to the Countryside and Found a Treasure 下乡捡了个宝贝 A Jiu0921阿九0921Two Male Leads339k WordsCompleted Ye Zheng was a boy his father didn’t love and his mother didn’t care for. His mother died when he was young, and his father thought he was good for nothing. First, he dumped him at a friend’s place for a few years, then sent him to stay with a so-called old friend in the countryside to toughen him up. When Ye Zheng arrived, there was no old friend in sight. Instead, he found a little fool. His father didn’t want to see him, so Ye Zheng didn’t want to go back, either. He simply followed the littl 9kReads9.4Score1.2k14d adds
16. 16 失 After Losing Her Memory, the Film Emperor's Flirty Sweetheart Became Irresistible 失忆后，影帝的小撩精甜炸了 Tangli12棠梨12Modern Romance275k WordsCompleted Synopsis: [Entertainment industry + school life + dating reality show + secret marriage + mutual crush] Eighteen-year-old Su Zijing woke up one morning and found that seven years had passed. Holy crap, her once-round belly had turned into a tiny waist! Holy crap, not only had she become beautiful, she’d married her crush! Holy crap, her crush was not only a perfect 24-karat hottie, but also Huayu’s youngest Grand Slam-winning film emperor! What should she do? Obviously cling to her husband, act 827Reads8.9Score—14d adds
17. 17 在 Kissing My Sweetheart Until She Cries Beneath the Summer Fireworks 在夏日烟火下亲哭小娇宝 Glutinous Rice Chestnut糯栗子Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted [A pampered heiress who'll never go broke or fall from grace VS a restrained, self-controlled, utterly loyal and devoted wolf pup] [Sweet romance + Comedy + Rebirth at school + One-on-one romance + Healing + Mutual devotion] Li Nanxing has had a bodyguard since she was five. He's like a silent shadow, always at her side, seeming to have no presence at all, yet never leaving her for a moment. Everyone thinks a haughty heiress would never care about an insignificant shadow. Until one midsummer nig 4.5kReads9.1Score74314d adds
18. 18 京 The Capital's Young Master Is So Arrogant? One Kiss from His Wife and He Turns Bright Red 京圈太子很狂？老婆一亲就红温了 You Yili幼一栗Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Super Sweet, Heart-Fluttering Romance + Both Inexperienced in Love + Marriage First, Love Later + Male Lead Takes His Place + Long-Standing Scheme] [Roguish, arrogant young master × Cool-headed, rational medical beauty] Jin Wu had always seen Fu Yuchen as her salvation. She followed him quietly and finally got what she wanted. Until she saw him kissing someone else intimately with her own eyes. Fu Yuchen smiled smugly. “How would Jin Wu dare leave me? Without me, she's just a pitiful illegitima 34.9kReads9.4Score4.2k14d adds
19. 19 女 A Cross-Dressing Expert Tells Fortunes, and His Roommate's Uncle Is Destined for Romance 女装大佬算卦，室友他叔命犯桃花 Wind, Wine, and Moon风酒月Two Male Leads322k WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads + Cross-Dressing Charmer + Fortune-Telling + Two Powerful Leads + Feel-Good Revenge + Supernatural + Ghosts + Sweet Romance] Lu Ye is gorgeous and wild, with a knack for playing dress-up and looking fabulous in women's clothes. He is the only beloved disciple of six top-tier masters of the mystical arts in Wushan Village, Miaojiang. His eldest dad taught him fortune-telling, his second dad taught him to control ghosts, his third dad taught him medicine, his fourth dad taught him 6.7kReads9.4Score97214d adds
20. 20 醉 A Drunken Sleepover Lands a Good Girl in Her Best Friend's Brother's Bed 醉酒留宿乖乖女错上闺蜜哥哥的床 Xu Mihuan须觅欢Modern Romance417k WordsCompleted [Reunion After a Long Separation] [Restraint and Proper Conduct] [A Vast Difference in Status] [Mutual Secret Crush] [Tender, Unreserved Devotion] The tipsy, dazed young girl murmurs a soft, sweet "big brother," wanders into his bedroom late at night, and nestles against him without a care in the world. At dawn, she wakes in a panic and flees in disarray. Her heart has quietly begun to stir, though she has yet to realize it... 12.5kReads—Score94014d adds
21. 21 慌 Wait! Can Even a Gloomy Psycho Be Locked Away? 慌！阴郁疯批也会被关小黑屋吗？ Young Master Jue公子珏Two Male Leads529k WordsCompleted Good news: Mu Jin died. Bad news: He came back to life. As a little menace everyone hated, when the System bound him, Mu Jin asked just one question: “Will I get enough to eat?” The System waved a grand hand. “Don't worry! You'll get all you can eat!” So, in order to eat nine meals a day, Mu Jin picked up his gloomy, unhinged cannon-fodder script. Watching the beloved, universally adored protagonist, he played the gloomy childhood friend, following them around, taking photos, and sending texts 3.1kReads9.3Score40714d adds
22. 22 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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    This year's absolute top-tier contemporary romance novel! The author's writing is superb, the business battles are thrilling, and the emotions are delicate. It's not a typical "feel-good" novel, but it's genuinely enjoyable. Not suitable for younger readers; it's best suited for seasoned readers with some life experience and refined taste. There are currently no substitutes. If anyone has a book of this caliber, please recommend it to me. The male and female leads must be genuinely strong; forget about rebirth systems, I want truly powerful protagonists.

23. 23 和 After Switching Lives with a Tycoon, She Turned the Ultra-Luxury Socialite World Upside Down 和大佬互换后她炸翻了顶奢豪门 Shen Nanxin沈南辛Modern Romance470k WordsCompleted [Also known as: The Overbearing CEO and the Celebrity Who Swapped Bodies and Reformed the Entertainment Industry] Third-rate actress Zhong Ruanxing has faced endless controversy over her sexy figure ever since her debut, with scandalous rumors constantly swirling around her. She is suppressed by industry bigwigs and dragged down by rivals, while smear campaigns come one after another. For years, she has been unable to shake her image as a sexy star, and her career has been severely hampered. Son 52.3kReads9.6Score8.6k14d adds

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    A typical novel about guiding a sexually active couple. A story of a domineering CEO and a female celebrity. I originally wanted to find some trash to kill time, but it turned out to be a breath of fresh air in the romance genre. I mean, writing about normal people and normal plots can get high scores!!

24. 24 大 I Want Both the Grand Prize and the Powerful Man 大奖和大佬，我都要 Bai Budan白不单Modern Romance542k WordsOngoing Su Lili is a diligent office drone. She works hard, saves carefully, occasionally feels pessimistic, then gives herself a pep talk. One day, she gets a lucky break and wins a billion yuan in the lottery. She thinks this must be the greatest stroke of luck in her life, and decides to lie flat and enjoy her retirement. But unexpected people also enter her life... Probably every girl has imagined having a tall, handsome prince charming as her other half! The reason it's called a fantasy is that it 2.8kReads9.2Score19214d adds

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    This book is about nurturing my roses so they can grow and bloom again.

25. 25 深 Tenderly Coaxed and Seduced 深情哄诱 Full-Mark Candy满分糖Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + long-planned romance + the second male lead gets the girl + the ex regrets it and tries to win her back, but she never turns back + both leads are each other's only partner] [Shrewd business tycoon × sweet, energetic jewelry designer] - Shen Tingyue has loved Song Wenjing since childhood. She is the Song family's adopted daughter and his childhood sweetheart, promised to him in marriage long ago. Then, the day before they were supposed to register their marriage, 20.5kReads9.3Score2.9k14d adds

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    I recently read this book, and I highly recommend it to you; it's definitely worth reading... - Shen Tingyue has liked Song Wenjing since childhood. She's the adopted daughter of the Song family, and 😶 his childhood sweetheart with whom he was already engaged. Until the day before they were to register their marriage, Song Wenjing was seen entering and leaving a hotel with his long-time love interest, who had just returned from abroad. He postponed their marriage registration for her sake. ...

26. 26 和 After Sharing Dreams With My Chaste Older Brother, He Couldn’t Keep Up the Act 和禁欲哥哥共梦后，他装不下去了 A Circle With One Finger一指圈圈Modern Romance218k WordsOngoing (Just got a rating, and it’s going up) Celibate neuroscience genius VS bright, flirtatious wild girl [No blood relation | The aloof beauty comes down from her pedestal | Shared dreams | 8-year age gap | One-on-one, both leads are romantically inexperienced] In everyone else’s eyes, Shen Yu was always cool and celibate, never cracking a smile. For seven years, he had looked after Jiang Li, the orphan of his mentor, as if she were his own little sister. Only he knew how out of control he was in hi 8.7kReads8.2Score1.2k14d adds

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    Look at this! A genius professor of biological neuroscience x a bright and charming younger sister—an unexpected shared dream, followed by a frenzied test of the waters. The aloof older brother is cold and reserved by day, but at night he takes off his glasses and kisses you until you're breathless. The unattainable beauty has fallen from her pedestal! 😘

27. 27 失 After Losing My Job, My Landlady Grandma Set Me Up with a Capital City Tycoon 失业后，被房东奶奶塞给京圈大佬 Seven Yuan柒元钱Modern Romance336k WordsOngoing [Difficult Family Background + Healing + Redemption + HE] A shy, sensitive small-town girl x a warm, supportive big shot For the first twenty-two years of Su Qinghe's life, the word she heard most was "No." Born in a small county town, she was told coming second in her exams was not good enough, studying art was out of the question, and staying in the capital was even less possible. She fought with all her might to stay in the capital, but as soon as her internship ended, someone with connection 705Reads—Score11214d adds

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    This is amazing! The male lead is incredibly gentle, while the female lead, influenced by her family background, is insecure, sensitive, and lacks confidence. It is the male lead who gradually teaches the female lead to grow, and it's a two-way journey!

28. 28 拯 Saving the Lovelorn 拯救恋爱困难户 1Step by Step1步步Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted [Avoidant Attachment + Secret Crush + Personal Growth] Han Lingyuan was always called a “heartbreaker” and a “man-eater.” Her relationships never lasted longer than three months, and she never shed a tear over a breakup. She thought she had everything figured out, until Xu Yunyi hit the nail on the head: “You're not a flirt. You have an avoidant attachment style. You're simply afraid to love anyone.” By chance, she took a part-time job as a relationship counselor. But she soon discovered that ev —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is a guide; he doesn't pursue or make advances, but rather helps the female lead see her own flaws in relationships and guides her step by step to learn how to love and be loved properly. It's a relatively healing and growth-oriented story.

29. 29 望 Looking Toward Tomorrow, Looking Toward Tomorrow 望明天望明天 A Hundred Thoughts, One Life百念有生Modern Romance178k WordsCompleted [Raising a younger love interest + Campus + Devoted to each other + First love + Winning back her husband + Sweet romance] Ruan Xi's parents were irresponsible. It wasn't until her uncle took her to the city for high school that she met the person who would dazzle her throughout her youth: Song Yin. He was exceptional and aloof, yet sheltered her when she was at her most helpless. She desperately tried to keep up with him, struggling between her growing feelings and her insecurity. He kept his b 1.2kReads8.3Score13214d adds

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    🍉The female lead is a bit insecure and sensitive in the early stages, and the male lead guides his lover and accompanies her growth and transformation.

30. 30 重 Reborn and Married into a New Family, the Delicate Darling Is Spoiled into a Little Good-for-Nothing 重生换嫁，娇娇被大佬宠成小废物 Sweet Xiaobei甜小贝Modern Romance510k WordsCompleted [A Super Clingy Beauty x An Abstinent, Fatherly Powerhouse; Marriage First, Love Later; Sweet Everyday Romance; Both Leads Are Inexperienced] After being reborn, Jiang Li is asked by the real heiress to switch fiancés, and immediately realizes that the other girl has been reborn too. The real heiress is haughty and spoiled: Yuan Hezhi comes from a distinguished family, but he's no good in bed. Ye Yuchen, who built his fortune from nothing, is a real man. I'll marry no one else! Jiang Li is sweet 15.9kReads9.1Score10.1k14d adds

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    The male lead is a guiding lover, incredibly doting and loving ♥♥ He truly is a wonderful guiding lover, teaching the female lead how to properly deal with a dysfunctional family and imparting many life lessons to her. Under his guidance, she continues to grow.

31. 31 读 A Mind Reader’s Guide to Caring for Dr. Lu, the Sickly Beauty 读心后，病美人陆医生的养护指南 Tata Zi沓沓紫Two Male Leads365k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later / Sweet Romance / Guiding Lover / Both Pure / Healing] [An innocent, sensitive bottom whose inner thoughts are full of outrageous remarks] x [A sunny, gentle painter with an emotional disorder] To treat his emotional recognition disorder, genius painter Liang Tingqiu was set up on a blind date by his mother. His date was a young doctor who seemed sweet, aloof, and serious on the surface, but had a very lively inner voice. Curse those damn human traffickers! I've final 8.5kReads9.3Score1.7k14d adds
32. 32 拜 Please, My Dad-Type Boyfriend Spoils Me Rotten! 拜托，爹系男友超宠的！ Jiang Yuyi江予一Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted [Love at First Sight] [Gentle Healing] [Daddy-Type Boyfriend] [Age Gap] [Mutual Firsts] [Sweet Romance] [Happy Ending] [Mature, Steady Daddy-Type Hero * Cute, Sweet, Resilient Heroine] Xu Jinhuan, originally named Niandi, was born to a mother who had been kidnapped and sold, and a worthless father. Her grandmother favored boys over girls, and beat her left ear until she was deaf for life. You could say she had every misfortune stacked against her. After escaping her birth family, she opened a de 15.9kReads9.2Score1.8k14d adds
33. 33 不 An Asymmetrical Relationship 不对称关系 Sweetened Iced Soy Milk冰豆浆加糖Modern Romance241k WordsCompleted [Powerful families / well-matched backgrounds / political and business power couple / exes trying to rekindle things] (The rating just opened, so it’s low) [Seemingly cold but secretly soft-hearted ruthless capitalist × seemingly proper but actually tsundere paternalistic high-ranking official] Fei Shengchi’s eccentric personality was common knowledge among Xu Huaijun’s friends. She was cold and distant, with no warmth for anyone. So when the two broke up, they received several times more congra 3.6kReads8.7Score44214d adds
34. 34 朝 Clear as the Morning Mist 朝雾至清 Lu Xingyu鹿星鱼Modern Romance286k WordsCompleted A marriage first, love later + older man + slow-burn romance + a cold-faced, doting male lead A hugely ambitious superstar × a powerful man whose influence runs deep and quiet [At first, he is only physically attracted to her] - A marriage contract binds Lin Chaowu and Zhou Zhiqing together. He is the cold, inscrutable head of the powerful Zhou family. At first, he is only physically attracted to her; he does not love her, but he spoils her to an extraordinary degree. She is a top-tier star, 3.7kReads6.8Score35414d adds

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    Sweet romance novel about marriage before love

35. 35 栗 Chestnut Kiss 栗吻 Song Wan松挽Modern Romance285k WordsCompleted ·Completed. Also known as The Person I Have a Crush On, Your Heart Is All Aflutter [Steady, determined suitor and rising star in tech innovation VS warm, radiant fashion designer] [Mutual secret crushes + emotional purity + extra sweet + healing + slow-burn love] [One hundred percent sweetness] [Secondary couple: marriage before love] At a class reunion, she sees her high school crush again. Jiang Nianyi and Lin Huaiyu are both thrown off balance. This time, he has come specifically for her. 1.4kReads—Score20814d adds

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    Come on, let's see who doesn't know the authority of Lin Huaiyu and Xu Munian!!! God really is authoritative! And the author personally paid to commission our work and send us merchandise!! I absolutely love that a niche genre can achieve this level of quality!!

36. 36 她 She Cries Easily, but He Makes It Rain Money to Cheer Her Up 她爱哭，但他会爆金币哄 Xia Qing's Little Universe夏晴的小宇宙Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted Tense push and pull, first love, devoted to one another, age gap. I originally wanted to call it “I’ll Raise Someone Else’s Wife.” Lu Zhiyu: A broke web-novel writer who earns only single-digit sums. Twenty years old, a sheltered young woman just entering the workforce. Obedient and compliant, she’s used to answering questions with unrelated replies, yet casually manages to get the hero hooked. A crybaby who speaks her mind, she grows over the course of the story. Zhan Hansheng: CEO of a publicl 1.4kReads—Score10014d adds

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    Here he comes, here he comes, older father type

37. 37 乖 Good Girl! After a Drunken Night, He Kisses My Red Lips and Holds Me Close 乖！醉夜亲红唇，京圈少爷揽腰哄 Light a Lamp for the Moon给月亮点灯Modern Romance446k WordsCompleted Sweet and delicate beauty x Beijing’s wealthy young heir + both leads are virgins + marriage first, love later + bickering couple When Deng Yuanyuan woke up, she found herself in bed with her sworn enemy, Zhou Yu. She’d boarded a cruise ship to escape an arranged marriage, never expecting to run into Zhou Yu there. The night they got drunk, Zhou Yu laid her on the bed and coaxed her. “Want to marry me?” Deng Yuanyuan pouted. “What’s in it for me?” “Swipe my card until your hand gets tired.” The 8.6kReads9.1Score75914d adds

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    This description is filled with emotional outbursts and contradictions, showcasing a complex and intense dynamic of relationship. The phrase "I don't know how I got to his house" suggests a sense of chance or uncontrollability in the plot's development, implying that the emotions or desires between the characters have transcended the boundaries of reason. The phrase "she kissed him hastily—no, she bit him" further intensifies this emotional complexity—a kiss usually represents intimacy and tenderness, but a bite carries aggression and pain, possibly hinting at the character's inner struggle, anger, or unspeakable emotions. The "wound on his lip," as a concrete detail, is not only direct evidence of the action but also symbolizes some kind of damage or rift in the relationship. This description prompts readers to deeply reflect on the characters' psychological state: is it a mixture of love and hate? A coexistence of desire and pain? Or a catharsis of some unspeakable emotion? If you wish to further deepen this emotional conflict in your writing, you can reveal their past and motivations through their inner monologues, memories, or dialogues, thus making this intense emotion more layered and resonant.

38. 38 邻 The Neighbor Is Wicked and Wild, Luring Her into His Trap 邻居又坏又野，诱她入局 Bluebird Coo Coo青鸟咕咕Modern Romance389k WordsCompleted [Sweet-natured Chinese translator vs. Italian mafia heir] + [Autistic genius girl vs. emotionally vivid, lovesick young master] + devoted to each other + cross-cultural romance + intense push and pull + willing to give in for love He is a wild, untamed Italian mafia heir who has never known freedom since birth. She is a well-behaved girl from an ordinary family, a foreign-language translator who is gentle on the outside but strong within. He is a foxlike young man whose emotions and conscience w 4.2kReads—Score15614d adds

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    The female lead is a complete novice, and the older man is incredibly skilled! It's a tale of extreme tension between an Italian mafia heir and a Chinese translator; the tycoon bows down for love, transforming himself into a super-wife-obsessed individual. A devoted husband who'd give his life for his wife. Great back, strong fighting ability, and limitless stamina.

39. 39 养 Born to Stream: Ten Big Spenders Still Aren't Enough 养成直播圣体：10个大哥都不够 A Miu阿MiuModern Romance390k WordsCompleted [1VN + male rivalry + multiple handsome men + fictional livestreaming] [A story about a foxlike, bewitching, universally adored streamer and ten big-spending patrons] The rating is low because there aren’t many reviews. 1. The heroine is flirtatious and a sucker for handsome men. She falls for her patrons emotionally and sleeps with them, too. 2. Livestreaming and offline scenes alternate, with lots of dates with the patrons later on. 3. Group streams are the focus, with solo streams as a sideli 4.5kReads9.0Score55014d adds

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    Look! The female lead is incredibly charming and radiant—a true leading lady! 😳😳😳 This week's book recommendation

40. 40 快 Quick Transmigration: The Obsessed Men Who Fell for Me Have All Gone Out of Control 快穿：被撩沦陷的疯批们全失控了 Seven Seven Seven Yue七七七枂Modern Romance494k WordsCompleted [Everyone's Favorite + Love Triangle Drama + Push and Pull + No Fixed Pairing + Over-the-Top Drama + Mary Sue] To save her real-world self, who had become a vegetable, Jiang Zhiyue accepts the request of the “Everyone's Favorite System.” She must save the heroines of various stories, who have lost their halos and fallen into dire straits, while playing a cannon-fodder supporting role to move the plot forward. But she works diligently and conscientiously, so why does she always end up as prey cov 540Reads8.9Score10214d adds
41. 41 女 Don’t Cry, Heroine. I’ll Give Your Men Back When I’m Done 女主别哭，玩完就把男主们还你 A Green Gem一颗绿宝石Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Quick Transmigration] [System] [Female Lead Is a Skilled Actress and a Bad Woman, Both Sweet and Dominant] [Everyone's Favorite] [Changing Destinies] [Power Fantasy] (Male leads are devoted and romantically obsessed; fast-paced) Partially immersive, with lots of fresh settings to explore. #She is a peerlessly wicked woman whom people both love and hate# When she transmigrates into the characters who were originally destined to be exploited and drained by the original female leads, things star 34kReads9.3Score3.6k14d adds
42. 42 恋 Dating Show: It’s Just a Game, So Why Is Big Brother Taking It Seriously? 恋综：游戏而已，难道哥哥当真了 Baby Yuyu渔渔宝宝Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Complete] Dating-show love rivalry + Everyone’s least favorite + Everyone’s darling + Male leads are pure in body and heart + They all fall for her + Livestreaming + Men competing for her * Lai Yunchi was a risqué livestreamer, yet she actually received an invitation to a dating show. “You know what I do for a living. It’s not exactly respectable, so why invite me? I’m not interested in dating.” “But I’m sure you’re interested in money, Miss Lai. We have only one goal in inviting you: to genera 11.5kReads9.0Score1.6k14d adds
43. 43 绿 The Green Tea Streamer Is Everyone's Favorite, and Her Big Spenders Are Enchanted 绿茶主播万人迷，大哥们神魂颠倒 Qiqi Says There Should Be Light七七说要有光Modern Romance552k WordsCompleted [A scheming, flirtatious beauty with a sweet, calculating charm + wealthy, handsome top donors] (Complete, with occasional bonus chapters) Yu Shuangshuang, a green-tea villainess who had been cycling through quick-transmigration worlds, finally got the chance to come back to life. The price was fulfilling the original owner's wish: becoming a top-tier livestreamer and earning enough to pay off her debts. Yu Shuangshuang: “Livestreaming? Sounds fun.” Step by step, she used her beauty and talents 12.8kReads9.4Score1.4k14d adds
44. 44 翻 After Her Plans Backfire, the Beloved Girl Is Trapped in a Crazy Love Rival Showdown 翻车后，万人迷她深陷疯批修罗场 Seven Seven Seven Yue七七七枂Modern Romance503k WordsCompleted [Everyone's favorite bad girl + male rivalry + love-triangle chaos + otome game conquest + corrupt, crazy yandere + choose your favorite male lead] As a universally adored woman in the real world, Ruan Xueqing carries on this fine tradition after entering the otome game The Bad Girl's Crazy Fish Pond. But this time, she can't just be a bad girl. She has to be thoroughly heartless. She must conquer the four male leads, then utterly destroy them to earn heartbreak points and secure a chance to com 403Reads9.1Score10114d adds
45. 45 快 Quick Transmigration: The White Lotus Wins Everyone’s Hearts Again 快穿：白莲花她又万人迷了 He Shiershi何十二时Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [White Lotus, Green Tea Beauty + Everyone's Darling + No Fixed Male Lead + Romantic Rivalries + Mindless Wish Fulfillment] Shen Yangyang, adored by everyone regardless of gender, is bound to a Supporting Character Comeback System and tasked with repairing small worlds on the verge of collapse due to supporting characters' overwhelming resentment. Shen Yangyang's motto: “I'm not a player. I just give everyone who loves me a home.” [World One] Everyone's Darling on a Dating Show [World Two] Everyo 46.7kReads9.1Score3.3k14d adds
46. 46 顶 The Ultimate Beauty: A Battle Royale of Beijing's Elite 顶级尤物：京圈大佬齐聚修罗场 He Shiershi何十二时Modern Romance716k WordsCompleted [Everyone's favorite, a truly calculating and ambitious heroine, romantic rivalry everywhere, a realistic Mary Sue feel, a no-brainer wish-fulfillment story, with livestreaming early on] Jiang Wan is a naturally ruthless schemer with stunning beauty and exceptional emotional intelligence. She's always been gifted at pretending, but before she even gets the chance to do anything, she unexpectedly learns that she's merely a supporting character who will never be allowed free will. Being a supporti 32.5kReads9.4Score3.9k14d adds
47. 47 救 Help! My Chaste Husband Has Me Blushing and Breathless 救命，被禁欲老公撩得脸红耳赤 Tea Brewed with Autumn Water秋水煎茶Modern Romance740k WordsCompleted "The print edition of Love You, Until I See the Light has been published, and a short drama adaptation is now available" [Married first, love later + long-planned scheme + covert flirting + off-the-charts chemistry] [Cool, elegant agent in a qipao (little bunny) vs. abstinent, secretly flirtatious Beijing big shot (big bad wolf)] Jiang Qinian is a movie star, and Jiang Zhi is his agent. Jiang Zhi thought he was her salvation, never realizing he was her nightmare. On his birthday, she planned to 23.8kReads9.4Score4.6k14d adds
48. 48 钓 The Seductive Sweetheart Struggles to Survive in a Deadly Love Triangle 钓系娇娇小美人在修罗场求生 Sparkling Little Gold闪闪小金Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] All male leads are devoted to one woman | Ultimate love-triangle showdown | Flirtatious charmer trains men like dogs - [You are a foolish, shallow, and vicious supporting actress, jealous of the talented and universally adored heroine. You set out to target every man connected to her.] [You shoved the aloof villain onto a bed, and the brooding top student is kneeling in punishment in the bathroom.] [You drugged your proud peacock of a childhood friend and stuffed him in 47.2kReads9.4Score5.3k14d adds
49. 49 不 Not My Brother, but My Daddy-Style Husband! 不是哥哥，是爹系老公呀！ June Lion六月狮Modern Romance397k WordsCompleted [Fatherly Husband x Naive Young Wife] [A Ten-Year Age Gap: Big Brother Who Is Completely Wife-Obsessed x Devoted, Exclusive Love] In H Nation, everyone knows Xu Zhengxi, the powerful figure in the capital. The youngest government official in the cabinet, he is still unmarried at thirty and spends his days looking after the "little one" at home. When the "little one" goes on a date with a male classmate, he abandons his work, catches her, and takes her home to "teach her a proper lesson"; When th 2.2kReads8.0Score12814d adds

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    The husband is like a father figure, and the female lead is insecure.

50. 50 倾 The Beauty Who Captivated the City 倾城佳人 Hao Abai郝阿白Modern Romance446k WordsOngoing The rating will be added later! It's a good one!!! [Long-planned love / always protecting her + both virgins + domineering CEO who cares for and cherishes her + sweet romance + no angst + slow-burn affection + warmth] Shen Qingnan first met Ji Yanchen when she was five, at her mother's funeral. The second time was at a teahouse. Ji Yanchen asked, “Shen Qingnan, will you marry me?” Shen Qingnan said, “Yes.” When she agreed to marry Ji Yanchen, she never imagined he could love her so deeply. She t 41Reads—Score10614d adds

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    This is amazing!

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