Marriage First, Love Later, Guiding Lover, Older Partner, Beautiful Prose and Delicate Descriptions 先婚后爱 引导型恋人 年上 文笔好描写细腻

1. 151 死 Three Years After Faking My Death, My One True Love Is Married 死遁三年，白月光已婚 Maizi Star麦兹星Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + both leads have no past romantic entanglements + powerful family background + age gap + intense romantic tension][On-location weather reporter ✖️ powerful man in government] Because she loves the wilderness and the wind, Lu Jinqiu stands in the middle of a typhoon, clinging to the principle, “Life is nothing but scallions, ginger, and garlic. Be a little scallion-smart, ginger up a little, and if all else fails, garlic it.” And so, muddling through, she spends three 355Reads—Score108Shelves

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   This is a must-read! The male lead's love for the female lead is so strong that he can handle everything, big or small, and he's also incredibly resourceful at work. In short, he's very intelligent.

2. 152 我 I'm the Wife. What's Wrong with Waiting to Be Fed and Looked After? 我是老婆，等吃等喝有什么不对？ Little Peach of Silver Lake银湖小桃Two Male Leads294k WordsCompleted (Just opened, so the rating is new) [Two powerful male leads, sharp-tongued and straightforward, love at first sight vs. marriage before love, both faithful, 1v1, lighthearted and funny wish-fulfillment, older man and sweet pampering, masochistic top / multiple-personality bottom] Gu Ye: “I'm a man...” Fu Ze: “If you're willing, that's all that matters.” Gu Ye: “Can you let me go...” Fu Ze: “Sorry, I can't. Because I like you.” Our future can basically go in one of two directions. The firs 5.7kReads8.2Score912Shelves

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   Arranged marriage that blossoms into love!!! It's super good!!! The ending was incredibly satisfying!!!

3. 153 遇 Meeting the Soft-Hearted Him 遇见心软的他 Zhi Zhikou之之蔻Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted (A sweet, high-quality romance that starts with marriage; an older, guiding, healing CEO, Fu Yanci; bright, pure, adorable Lu Li; a seven-year age gap; a business alliance; a contract marriage; a slow-burn romance; loving someone just as they are) Fu Yanci had always thought of himself as a solitary man sitting alone in an empty mountain, until he married Lu Li. At first, they both thought their marriage was nothing more than a fleeting arrangement. Then came a sudden downpour. He opened the wi 221Reads—Score110Shelves

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   A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, a guiding relationship where Fu Yanci's name is a must. [Heart emoji]

4. 154 离 During the Cooling-Off Period After Our Divorce, My Straight-Laced Husband Suddenly Gets It 离婚冷静期，直男老公突然开窍了 33 Little Princess33小公主Modern Romance608k WordsCompleted [Deputy director in government × dermatologist] [Marriage first, love later, winning her back, age gap, sweetness toggles between all sugar, half sugar, three-tenths sugar, and sugar-free] After marrying Director Zhou, who believes rules are more important than anything, Chen Jiayi found herself living a very unusual married life: She had to file a report for everything, including sleeping, eating, and watching short dramas. She was done with this life. She dragged Zhou Jingcheng to get a divorc 7.1kReads8.7Score499Shelves

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   Please support and encourage my wife's book! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up] It'll help improve my status in the family. (My wife says she wrote a "divorce first, love later" story. The male lead is a deputy director in the government system who likes to bring his professional demeanor home to "pamper" the female lead, but ends up losing her. Then he writes a political essay to win her back—I can't believe my wife came up with that idea! [Facepalm]) I've read a bit, and it's quite good. I also saw myself in it. It's not about mutual guidance, but more about mutual understanding between husband and wife. I've always read male-oriented novels, and I think my wife's writing has some depth; it's not the kind of female-oriented novel I imagined. Supporting my status in the family!)

5. 155 年 My Older Sugar Daddy Is Fierce, but His Darling Canary Just Wants to Escape 年上金主凶，娇娇金丝雀只想逃跑 Three-Petal Moon三瓣月亮Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [Beijing social circle | eight-year age gap, with him older | a fake sugar daddy who truly cherishes her | the powerful man bows his head] The first time Guan Ruoyan met Tan Zongyue, she was at her most desperate. After hearing her request, the man crossed his legs lazily. “Come here to make a wish?” Guan Ruoyan had no hope of getting what she wanted. A man at the very peak of power wasn't a philanthropist. It was only natural that he wouldn't take her little schemes seriously. She only regrette 29.9kReads9.1Score4.1kShelves

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   The charm of older men is truly irresistible! They're way better than any younger, cute guy!!! [Masterpiece of Sparrow Food][Masterpiece of Sparrow Food][Masterpiece of Sparrow Food][Kiss][Kiss][Kiss]

6. 156 婚 A Rising Tide After Marriage 婚后潮涌 Lan Sheng澜笙Modern Romance946k WordsCompleted Signed for publication | Older Man / Beijing Elite Circle / Marriage First, Love Later | Slow-Burn Romance + Sweet Pampering + Four-Year Age Gap | Rough, Unruly Man X Cool, Reserved Dancer The matchmaking profile handed to Shu Ying had just three lines about Jin Bohan: “Rich. Handsome. Can’t say more.” As the man himself sat across from her cutting his steak, he looked up and added a fourth: “One last thing: you’re welcome to inspect the goods.” Shu Ying’s fingers trembled. No one had told h 347.1kReads9.2Score62.7kShelves
7. 157 合 The Contract Bride: The Abstinent Lawyer Falls in Love First 合约娇妻，禁欲律师他先动心了 Qin Muyue沁沐悦Modern Romance269k WordsCompleted Framed for embezzling public funds and blacklisted across the entire industry, Su Wanning can’t even afford rent. She has no choice but to set up a tiny stall and offer free legal consultations. Who knew her landlady, Auntie Wang, would slap her thigh and say, “Marry my son, and you won’t have to pay rent. I’ll even give you a hundred thousand a month!” Thinking it was a joke, Su Wanning casually agreed. But on the day they registered their marriage, she was dumbfounded. The man standing before 71Reads—Score—Shelves

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   New Year, New Year, forever YYDS

8. 158 首 The Chief's Private Restraint 首席的私人约束 Qin Muyue沁沐悦Modern Romance479k WordsCompleted She is a wild rose with thorns, thrown into a rehearsal studio ruled by strict discipline. He is a legend in the world of dance, with a baton in his hand and no tolerance for the slightest lapse in effort. Everyone says that Gu Linyuan pushes all his students to their limits. Su Niannian refuses to believe it. She sneaks snacks, slacks off, talks back, and acts cute, breaking every rule he sets. Yet through his repeated reminders and strict guidance, she is polished into her most brilliant self 4kReads8.7Score348Shelves
9. 159 仗 Using His Power to Force a Marriage 仗势欺婚 Spicy Chen Zi麻辣晨子Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted [Bright, romantic heiress × scheming, aloof, and desireless business tycoon] Ruan Fu was spoiled and willful, a little princess indulged by her family. The only hardship she had ever faced was being forced into an arranged marriage with a man she didn’t love, Zhao Jingnian. Though he was the leading figure among Beicheng’s elite, he was seven years older than her. This powerful, old-fashioned man was dull and clueless about romance. He looked like the sort who wouldn’t know how to treat a woman 89.1kReads9.1Score11.8kShelves
10. 160 此 A Love This Deep 此意深深 Zhong Yu Yaoyao钟鱼妖妖Modern Romance257k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Love + Protective + 1v1 + HE] [Proud, Sharp-Tongued Young Master × Resilient, Innocent Orphan Girl] Chang Deng is the Chang family’s adopted daughter, as well as her older sister Chang Qing’s walking blood bank. From the moment the Chang family took her home from the orphanage, she was expected to devote herself to serving her sister. Life in the Chang family was hard, but also sweet, because there was Fu Chaoshen, who had warmed her heart from their first m 7.4kReads9.0Score758Shelves
11. 161 又 So Sweet, So Alluring! The Tipsy Young Master Held Her Close and Coaxed Her All Night 又乖又欲！太子爷醉酒夜抱她轻哄 Tan Qingzhu檀青竹Modern Romance512k WordsCompleted [Print edition available] The deeply devoted, dangerously unhinged scion of a powerful family × the cool, fallen heiress [Originally titled "A Night of Desire in the Capital"] A pure-hearted socialite from Beijing's elite circle + a rekindled romance + an ex who will do anything to win her back + an older lover who takes the lead + falling for him all over again Jiang Wanzhi comes from a prestigious family and is known throughout the capital as a pure, well-behaved young woman. Few people know 132.6kReads9.4Score278.7kShelves

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    Although this isn't a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, the male lead is definitely a great, guiding lover! He's incredibly skilled at self-management, clearing away all obstacles in the path of their relationship—this older man/younger woman dynamic is so satisfying!

12. 162 今 Tonight Is a Good Night to Meet 今晚宜见面 The Moon Cooed月亮咕咕了Modern Romance163k WordsOngoing [Love after conception / Runs away while pregnant / SC / Sweet romance / Mutual pining comes true] [Sweet, skilled Chinese painter and an ex-boxer with a B King reputation] - A month ago, the drunk Si Han ran into the equally drunk Gu Yunshen. Somehow finding the nerve, she threw herself into his arms, and they spent one wild night together... Afterward, she saw the man sleeping beside her and fled in a panic, carefully keeping the secret to herself. A month later, she stared at the two lines on 62Reads—Score117Shelves

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    The male and female leads are both mature, creating an intense and suspenseful dynamic. It's a lighthearted and sweet romance that's incredibly addictive!

13. 163 奶 Creamy Peach Romance 奶油恋桃 The Moon Cooed月亮咕咕了Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] [Mutual Devotion] The cool, handsome SWAT captain everyone sees, but a shamelessly proper man in private x a sweet, innocent little bunny Sheng Qinian, captain of the SWAT headquarters, suddenly got married, and it was a whirlwind wedding. On their first day as newlyweds, his sweet little wife slept in a separate room. By the third day, she had run off to stay in her school dormitory. Sheng Qinian kept making the first move, time and time again, until Jiang Suisui b 4.1kReads9.2Score493Shelves
14. 164 甜 Sweet and Sizzling! Spoiled Rotten by My Ex's Uncle 甜撩！被前任小叔娇宠成瘾 Sui Shi You岁时柚Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted [Devoted to Each Other + Sweet Romance + Secret Crush Comes True + Marriage First, Love Later + Flirting and Playing Hard to Get] [Male Lead Bides His Time to Claim His Place + Second Male Lead Chases His Wife to the Crematorium] [Spoiled Heiress x Powerful, Protective Older Man] Pei Yuning, the youngest daughter of the prestigious Pei family, grew up adored by everyone, the recipient of boundless love. Shortly before her wedding, her fiancé, Shang Heng, was caught cheating with a celebrity, and 13.9kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, age gap, older man/younger woman relationship, guiding partner, emotionally stable, with sound values, no melodramatic plot twists [KISS]. These are all trivial and not worth watching.

15. 165 先 Marriage Before Love: The Elegant Mr. Shen 先婚后爱：沈小姐的矜贵先生 Parkour Bunny跑酷小兔Modern Romance370k WordsCompleted [Sly temptress × abstinent tycoon] Marriage before love | nine-year age gap | guidance and growth | a slow-burn romance A marriage between two wealthy families, each seeking what they needed, bound them together: Shen Zhao, the second daughter of Shengming Group, cast aside by her family, took the initiative to steal her older sister’s intended match to reclaim her power. Jiang Yanxiu, the soon-to-be head of Jiangcheng Group, tacitly approved the marriage deal to stabilize his position. Everyone 5.6kReads8.3Score922Shelves

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    It perfectly meets your requirements: age gap, guiding lover, and a nurturing female lead. The entire book is the female lead's growth story. The male lead guides her thinking and rewards her; it's not mindless pampering. Both of them are intelligent.

16. 166 烬 Tempted by the Embers of Summer 烬夏诱引 Big Meat Bun大肉包子啊Modern Romance396k WordsCompleted A comic adaptation is now available! [Shrewd Heir to a Wealthy Family vs. Free-Spirited, Bright Young Heiress] [The Male Lead Falls in Love at First Sight and Is a Drama King Through and Through] The year she graduated from college, Cen Xia ran away to London to escape an arranged marriage and study abroad. With the family far away, she was finally free to enjoy life. Right before graduation, her father came all the way from Jingbei to bring her back to China and make her honor the engagement. A 21.2kReads8.9Score3.2kShelves

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    "Provoking That Male Demon" by Da Rou Baozi is a lighthearted and addictive contemporary romance novel full of contrasts, featuring a cunning and scheming heir and a charming runaway heiress. The story cleverly combines the trope of arranged marriage followed by love and the male lead hiding his identity, giving it a fresh twist. The female lead, Cen Xia, flees to London to escape an arranged marriage. In a moment of desperation, she grabs a restaurant waiter to act as her boyfriend, and his declaration, "We're already together," makes her feel comfortable "taking in" this seemingly useless husband. Initially, the male lead conceals his true identity as the only son of a billionaire, posing as a down-on-his-luck mixed-race individual to live a simple life with the female lead. However, when the female lead's family falls from grace and she is forced to return to her home country...

17. 167 疗 Entropy Healing 疗熵 Clouds Above and Above云上上上Modern Romance408k WordsOngoing Two strangers meet, grow fond of each other, come to understand each other, and fall in love. How much of the hesitation along the way comes from the outside world, and how much comes from within? Have you ever loved someone, but been afraid to love them? 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story involves an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, with the male lead being very gentle and healing the female lead's childhood trauma.

18. 168 回 After Returning to the Wealthy Family, I Was Spoiled by My Flash-Married Tycoon 回归豪门后，我被闪婚大佬宠上天 Blue Wisteria蓝紫荆Modern Romance512k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Slow-burn, slow-growth heroine × scheming, love-struck, obsessive hero × both leads are each other's first] Ling Yi is the younger of the twin daughters of the Ling family in the capital, lost for many years. Three months after she was found, her biological parents sent her to study at a university in England against her will. After graduating, Ling Yi returned to China, and her parents arranged a marriage for her. Her match was the head of the Xie family, known in the capital as th 2.5kReads8.5Score260Shelves

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    Later on, the male lead is extremely fond of the female lead, while the female lead, thinking she has to get married anyway, just marries anyone. Even after marriage, she doesn't really like the male lead that much, and he's always the one pursuing her.

19. 169 那 That Year: A Tribute to Youth 那年我们：致敬青春 Zi Qing3梓晴3Modern Romance233k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Gentle Healing + Everyday Romance + Sweet Love + Slightly Frail Heroine + Mutual Devotion] After much hesitation, I finally decided to write this down. I think of the osmanthus fragrance at the start of the school year that autumn, the first time I talked to them, the pages of drafts covered in writing, the sunsets we watched together, and all those countless little moments. Those kind people came into my life and, like beams of light, illuminated my entire youth. That’s why I want t 108Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Amazing! (Link 48: Shen Zizhou's fatherly love for his son)

20. 170 枕 Tenderness on the Pillow: Professor Gu’s Contract Wife 枕上温柔，顾教授的契约婚妻 Sun Gives Birth to Metal and Wood日生金木Modern Romance290k WordsCompleted (The novel is complete) Marriage Before Love / A sweet, slow-burn everyday romance / Pure romance / Not a fast-paced plot / A literary style A cool, restrained professor of classical literature × a sweet, healing freelance illustrator The socially anxious illustrator Wen Ruan needs a great deal of money to pay for her grandmother's treatment. Gu Qingyan, a professor of Chinese at a top university, needs a quiet, obedient wife who won't cause trouble. He finds her and makes a businesslike offer 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Then I absolutely have to recommend this one. The male and female leads are married first and then fall in love. The male lead is a top student and university professor, a true guiding lover who helps the female lead grow and become a better person step by step! Plus, the writing is really good, full of detail and atmosphere, the descriptions are very delicate, and the immersion is amazing. You really should check it out!!

21. 171 势 A Marriage of Equals 势均婚敌 Xiao Erduo Tutu晓耳朵图图Modern Romance233k WordsOngoing [Two equally formidable leads, married first and fell in love later, long-planned romance, both pure, intertwined with campus life] Wen Ying and Lu Yishu are married. They were once deskmates, the top two students in their grade at Elite High School, and alumni and outstanding graduates of Jinghua University. Now they’ve paired off with each other and begun a secret married life. Because of her mother’s insistence, Wen Ying feels she has no choice. Fine, she’ll get married. After all, this sworn 410Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Two academic high-achievers' arranged marriage that blossoms into love

22. 172 小 The Young Lady Has Too Many Admirers, and Her Imperial Tutor Turns Dark 小姑娘桃花太多，帝师大人黑化了 Zhou Guihua周桂花Ancient Romance449k WordsCompleted [Master and disciple + princess x half-raising x doting, fatherly boyfriend x scheming x age gap x mutually devoted] [One-line synopsis: The aloof beauty atop the peak is brought down from her pedestal by a clever, beautiful princess] One day, after learning the secret of the White Crane Gu, Ling Xiao worked up the courage to ask Li Changfeng, “What if none of my three royal consorts are willing to divorce me?” Li Changfeng lowered his eyes and smiled faintly, though his gaze was filled with a c 498Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A guiding lover, a princess and a tutor, plus various male supporting characters~

23. 173 我 I Became My Ex's Mother-in-Law 我给前任当丈母娘 August Witch八月女巫Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The short drama adapted from this novel, Uncle, I Just Want to Get You on the Cheap, is now streaming on Hongguo. Starring Yu Long and Yang Mie Mie. [Older man romance + sweet everyday love story + wealthy CEO + lighthearted comedy + no angst, no doormat heroine + no affair + no replacement] I showed up dressed to the nines at my ex-boyfriend's engagement party. He thought I was there to make a scene, but I smiled kindly and said, “We're all family now, so don't be so formal. Just call me Auntie 13.6kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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    The author's writing style deserves high praise; it flows incredibly smoothly and is effortless to read. Although the plot involves family feuds, it's not heavy at all; instead, the author makes it both funny and engaging. The romance between the male and female leads develops gradually, sweet without being cloying, and the ending is perfectly satisfying.

24. 174 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 36.3kReads9.4Score4.3kShelves

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    This contemporary romance novel boasts an exceptionally talented main and supporting cast. Even the villains are quite compelling, setting it apart from other romance novels. The male lead is undeniably pure and loyal, yet also incredibly charming. The female lead possesses a grand vision, with captivating intelligence and personality. She excels in both love and career, making this a must-read.

25. 175 这 Why Is CEO Pei So Clingy After Marriage? 这个裴总婚后也太粘人了吧 Meow-Meow the Lucky Cat招财猫喵咪Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted Arranged Marriage to Love | Age Gap | Slow-Build Romance | Insecure, Sweet Girl × Carefree Pretend Playboy (Newly Rated) On the third day after Ji Yu was brought back as the family’s biological daughter, she went to the registry office and married a complete stranger. Her new husband was the heir to Huansi Group, a notorious playboy among Beijing’s rich and spoiled crowd. The first time they met after the wedding, Ji Yu cooked for him. The man leaned quietly against the kitchen island and sudden 12.8kReads8.7Score1.8kShelves

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    Recommend what you've been watching recently

26. 176 京 A Quiet Joy in the Capital 京野清欢 San Shui Qi qi三水淇qiModern Romance301k WordsCompleted Pampered, spoiled heiress × Powerful, fatherly big shot from Beijing Age gap | Marriage first, love later | Hero with an intensely possessive streak | The ultimate doting romance | Mutual devotion | Powerful man goes crazy for love and bows down There’s a saying among Beijing’s elite: “You can provoke the King of Hell, but never Chu Jinheng.” He’s ruthless and decisive. The stupidest thing Song Qinghuan ever did was mistake Chu Jinheng for Chu Jiangping, the man who had stolen her graduation pro 208Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is driven mad by love, while the heiress is incredibly demanding and capricious. There's no misunderstanding; they've already spoken up. The age gap is obvious, with the older man being more mature, creating a strong father-son dynamic. It's sweet.

27. 177 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. 54.4kReads8.5Score3.9kShelves

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    📝The male leads in these books know how to seduce women! Book 1: The male lead is a high-ranking official with a powerful family background! During a chance visit to the female lead's workplace, he sees her and immediately becomes obsessed. Using his power, he arranges work-related interactions with her, eventually coercing her into agreeing to live with him. The female lead, considering the disparity in their social status, doesn't want to make their relationship public. So, whenever she hears colleagues talking about the new Party Secretary's aloof and handsome demeanor, she thinks to herself: "What a load of rubbish, a wolf in sheep's clothing..." 📝The other books are also similar high-ranking official stories within the system!!! [Laughing]

28. 178 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 18.3kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves
29. 179 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 13.7kReads8.4Score1.2kShelves
30. 180 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 Romance334k 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 793Reads—Score112Shelves

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    It's not a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, but it's an older man/younger woman relationship! The female lead is insecure and sensitive, and the male lead becomes her savior, teaching her how to grow! [Shy][shy]

31. 181 空 Blank Voucher 空白凭证 Du Zeyan杜则言Two Male Leads120k WordsCompleted [Two male leads] [Sweet and fluffy] [Su Rang vs. Jiang Ye] [Older or younger? 🤔] “I haven’t even woken up yet. Who the hell are you? My boyfriend? And we’re this close? Then don’t go anywhere just yet…” 477Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An unconventional marriage of convenience that blossoms into love.

32. 182 惊 Jing Yu Xun Jin 惊予浔槿 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later | Older man | Sweet romance | 1v1, both leads are each other's only partner | Slow burn] [The rating just came out, but it'll go up later] In Beijing's elite circles, everyone said the eldest daughter of the Luo family was cold and indifferent. Luo Jin thought so too, and figured she was perfectly suited to being a pawn in a marriage alliance. So when the “smiling King of Hell” proposed to her in front of everyone at a banquet, she asked only six words: “When are we r 11kReads8.4Score993Shelves

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    It's so beautiful!!!

33. 183 先 A Handbook for Marrying First 先婚手纪 The Wind Stirs My Heart风吹起心动Modern Romance162k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later + instinctive attraction + a slow burn A methodical, aloof female accountant × a restrained CEO with a surprising side Adult love begins with a spreadsheet and ends with a notepad In their third week of knowing each other, Ji Xu makes the first move: “Have you ever considered getting married?” Day 1 of marriage: “Are you sure?” Day 24 of marriage: “I’m afraid I’ll get distracted.” In their third week of knowing each other, Ji Xu replies to an email: “I agree.” Day 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a marriage-of-convenience-to-love story, a slow and steady romance. It's the first book I've written. The two characters have similar personalities; they're both very methodical and meet someone like them. Their everyday life, which they document regularly, isn't boring at all.

34. 184 周 Mr. Zhou, Take Your Time Spoiling Me 周先生，慢慢宠 The Wind Stirs My Heart风吹起心动Modern Romance131k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + A Case of Mistaken Identity + Both Pure + Unwavering Devotion] [Bold, glamorous, hilarious top-tier star & aloof, possessive, devoted CEO] The day after Yao Yao watched her boyfriend cheat on her in a livestream, she went and got married! But her husband wasn’t him. He was his uncle! Zhou Yi’an gazed thoughtfully at the marriage certificate, then smiled without realizing it. She thought their marriage was a transaction of power and money. Little did she know this wa 103Reads8.4Score—Shelves
35. 185 京 Beijing Marriage: Seduction and Spoiling 京婚诱宠 Tu Gekai Xin兔格楷芯Modern Romance452k WordsCompleted [The short drama “Secret Marriage Trial: Lost in His Tenderness” is now streaming. If you love the book, go watch it on Hongguo~] Marriage first, love later | Powerful man learns to lower his head | Both devoted only to each other | Sweet everyday romance The first time Qiao Yingxin met Huo Linzhou, the man was cool and aloof, completely out of place amid the bar's noisy crowd. On a whim, she flirted with him and brought him home. The second time they met, they sat across the negotiating t 1.3kReads8.2Score161Shelves

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    A sweet romance novel about marriage before love!

36. 186 溶 North and South of Rongcheng 溶城南北 Unsweetened Tangyuan不甜的汤圆Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted [Older man who takes the initiative and guides the romance x younger woman focused on her career and tangled up in love | equally matched leads | both sexually inexperienced | HE] Two years ago, Huo Xuchuan, head of the Huo family, died at sea in a plane crash. At just twenty-four, Huo Zhaoning seized power with an iron fist and firmly took the top seat. From north to south in Rongcheng, almost everyone was waiting to see the Huo family become a laughingstock, to watch the once-mighty family fal 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An older, steady, and guiding male protagonist meets a younger, conflicted female protagonist focused on her career. How does love quietly blossom when relationships aren't a necessity of life?

37. 187 唇 Infatuation Between the Lips 唇间迷恋 Writing Poetry by the River临诗Modern Romance90k WordsOngoing [Older man/Guiding partner/Marriage before love/Love grows over time/Slow-burn romance/Misunderstandings resolved] A bright, free-spirited beauty x a steady, decisive man who makes an exception just for you The day Jing Xining ended her three-year relationship with her boyfriend, she was distracted and accidentally got into a luxury car, getting herself tangled up with the famously aloof big shot of the capital. A jade pendant set them at odds. Her family seized on the farce to arrange a marria —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The new book is currently being serialized and perfectly matches the description of [Sending a Heart].

38. 188 失 Out of Control and Falling: Mr. Chu Kisses Me to Tears Every Night! 失控沉沦！夜夜被楚先生亲哭了！ Popcorn Minnie爆米妮Modern Romance972k WordsOngoing A pampered, teary-eyed heiress × a powerful, ruthless tycoon who goes mad for love Only each other | The powerful one bows to love | Utterly doting | A sweet little romance Song Huanni, the only daughter of the Song family, was raised in luxury and surrounded by love. As a result, she was the sort of crybaby who’d burst into tears at the slightest grievance. To reclaim the emerald bracelet her grandmother had pawned and sold in her youth, Song Huanni accidentally crossed paths with Chu Tinghe 1.1kReads8.4Score100Shelves

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    A seemingly cold and ruthless tycoon in public, but secretly tender and doting on the female lead. When the female lead cries after being wronged, the male lead soothes her with jewelry and real estate. A sweet and angsty read with no angst, the contrast is off the charts! For those looking for a good book, go for it!

39. 189 女 The Female Side Character Is Too Radiant, and the Villain Can't Stop Kissing Her 女配太明媚，会被黑化大佬亲上瘾 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance383k WordsCompleted I got a low score because someone sabotaged me. Kids, don’t read this. “Bright, charming, and bold villainess × a gloomy, unhinged big shot who pretends to be deaf” The moment Song Chuntian opened her eyes, she found herself in the role of the vicious female supporting character who tormented the future big shot. The original owner of her body had committed countless evil deeds. Now reborn, Fu Shen had fallen completely into darkness. He locked her away in a private sanatorium and tortured her 12.5kReads5.8Score678Shelves

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    Sweet! Transmigrated into a book as the villainous female supporting character, facing the torment of the cunning and ruthless male lead, she simply gives up and relentlessly flirts with him. In the Wind Palace, the two engage in a fierce struggle, and the seemingly reserved yet obsessive man sheds his disguise, forcefully locking himself in as his wife! 😎

40. 190 吻 Kiss Beneath the Sun 吻骄阳 Qi Xue栖雪Modern Romance375k WordsCompleted [Aloof troublemaker & little ray of sunshine] [Unrequited love, bold confessions | Saving each other | Sweet one-on-one romance] In her second year of high school, Nan Zhao had no choice but to move in with someone else after transferring schools. When the boy came to pick her up at the station, he was cold and impatient. Nan Zhao watched his casual, carefree figure walking ahead and the suitcase he’d taken from her. The word “big brother” had been on the tip of her tongue, but she swallowed it 12.9kReads9.5Score1.9kShelves

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    [Recommendation] *Brother, I Want to Date Your Nemesis*—Jiang Cheng x Pei Xi, a gentle, strong, and tragic male lead x a bright and sweet female lead, a heartwarming and sweet romance where both parties are deeply in love! He once promised her a home, and now he has finally fulfilled his promise. Jiang Cheng remembers every detail of Pei Xi's princess dream, from the house in her dream to the decoration in reality; he only wants to give her the best. Jiang Cheng's gentleness is hidden in the details, and Pei Xi's brightness illuminates his world. The two build a home together, with sweetness off the charts and a perfect dose of healing! Sisters who like gentle male leads and sweet female leads, don't miss this sweet and heartwarming youth romance novel! 💕

41. 191 梦 After Dreaming That My Brother's Archenemy Took Me by Force 梦见被我哥死对头强取豪夺后 Tai Congcong太葱葱Modern Romance430k WordsCompleted [A warm, sunny little princess / a poor boy who’s handsome, strong, and tragic / an ultimate sister-obsessed, arrogant, tsundere older brother] [BG] [Romance] [The heroine is the center of everyone’s affection] Short drama now available! Pei Xi has a dream. She dreams that Jiang Cheng, the aloof, sharp-eyed, solitary poor boy at school, will grow up to become the founder of a famous domestic game company. He creates a princess room just for her, then kneels beside her bed and slowly strokes her 14.6kReads9.5Score1.8kShelves
42. 192 新 After the Wedding, President Lu's System Goes Haywire 新婚后，路总的程序紊乱了 Blackie Loves Hot Pot黑黑爱吃火锅Modern Romance246k WordsOngoing Marriage Before Love | Slow-Burn Romance | Clear-Headed Heroine vs. Stubborn CEO | Sweet Everyday Life Lu Yanzheng, head of the Langna Group, is worth hundreds of billions. He’s marrying me only to improve his company’s image with my respectable background. Our prenuptial agreement spells it out clearly: A monthly salary of 500,000 yuan, and a marriage lasting at least two years. Neither of us may develop romantic feelings for the other. Break the rules, and pay an astronomical penalty. Fine. I, 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is truly a story of two people slowly falling in love!! It's written in great detail!!

43. 193 哥 My Brother’s Friends Are Trouble 哥哥的兄弟不好惹 A Grain of White Sand一粒沙白Modern Romance465k WordsCompleted [Age gap] [Sweet campus romance] [Deeply devoted, scheming bad boy × goofy, straightforward sweetheart] What does it feel like to find out your buddy is dating your little sister? Lu Yi was unfazed. “What could she possibly lose? She weighs a hundred pounds, and ninety-nine of them are schemes. I’m worried you’ll get fooled out of your underwear!” Lu Qingyue: “Relax, I’ll definitely leave you your underwear.” Cheng Xingye: “???” 29.4kReads9.4Score3kShelves

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44. 194 单 Mr. Zhou, My Unrequited Love 单恋的周先生 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Older Woman, Younger Man + Redemption + Realistic Romance] Three-year age gap. [Secret Love Becomes Mutual, from the Male Lead’s Perspective; Marriage First, Love Later, from the Female Lead’s Perspective] Everyone is level-headed and clear-minded. The woman Zhou Wang had kept in his heart for three years. He thought there could never be anything between them and was ready to give up, but then he unexpectedly learned what she had been through. His heart ached for her, and at the same time, he f 1.4kReads8.2Score103Shelves

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    These books are very good, well-written, and the emotions flow gently and steadily; they're not childish.

45. 195 哥 My Brother Is Hard to Resist 哥哥不经撩 Succulent Mango多肉芒芒Modern Romance185k WordsCompleted 11.7kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves
46. 196 深 Deep Inside My Core 深入我芯 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance403k WordsCompleted [Love at First Sight + Mutual Devotion + One Couple Only + Sweet Romance] Their first two meetings were accidental. Every coincidence after that was part of his carefully laid plan. When Jiang Yi Shen met Tang Xin, he fell for her at first sight. He quietly set his plans in motion, and the two got to know each other, fell in love, and walked hand in hand into marriage, sharing the warm everyday moments of life from the first flush of romance to raising children. Side story one: Xu Man thought sh 2.4kReads8.7Score148Shelves
47. 197 卧 My Undercover Brother Is Covered in Wounds, and His Good Girl Brings Him a World of Light 卧底哥哥一身伤，乖宝赠他满身光 Yang Susu羊酥酥Modern Romance511k WordsCompleted Now available in print | Energetic comic artist × cold, world-weary undercover narcotics agent [They save each other + devoted couple + happy ending] On the first day after moving into her rental, Tong Yan saw someone picking the lock on the door across the hall. She kindly called the police, only to discover that the handsome “thief” was actually her neighbor. Later, Tong Yan found out her neighbor was a man of many jobs: food delivery guy / designated driver / rich second-generation / PTSD suf 29.5kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves
48. 198 爱 Love Will Come to Rest 爱会停歇 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted [Playboy Turns Devoted] [Love Grows Over Time] [Sweet with a Little Angst] [Class Difference] Chen Chao, a rich playboy, falls sincerely in love with Yu Jiawen, who comes from an ordinary family. He knows he isn't the kind of person she'd ideally choose, but he can't let go of his feelings for her. "Yu Jiawen, do you know? Meeting you made me feel like I could have a proper relationship too." "I've thought about giving you up, but I just can't accept it. Watching you date, marry, and have childr 3.2kReads8.4Score150Shelves
49. 199 岁 After All These Years, We Finally Meet Again 岁月流转终相见 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance485k WordsCompleted [Reunion After Years Apart + Rekindled Love + Healing Through Family + Realistic Happy Ending] After drifting apart like clouds, ten years passed like flowing water. When we met again, my heart recognized you before I did. A summer romance came to an abrupt end because of an unfortunate misunderstanding. More than ten years later, thirty-five-year-old Gu Yan discovered by chance that he had a daughter in high school, and was reunited with the girl he had loved when he was young. Long-buried memo 5.4kReads7.4Score196Shelves
50. 200 重 Reborn, I Cling Tightly to My Childhood Friend 重生归来，紧紧抱住竹马大腿 Just One More Bite再吃亿口啦Modern Romance124k WordsCompleted [Season One Complete] [Rebirth + Sweet Romance + One-on-One, Both Pure + Fatherly Boyfriend + Guiding Lover + Revenge] In her previous life, Song Jingshu was blinded by so-called family ties. She endured endless torment and even drove away the person who loved her most with her own hands. In her past life, the person she loved schemed against her in every way, imprisoning and tormenting her. The person who loved her suffered terribly because of her and died for love. Reborn, she sees through the 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's absolutely gorgeous!!! It completely meets your requirements.

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