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. 201 初 I Couldn’t Hide My Heart’s Flutter When We First Met 初见心动藏不住 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance136k WordsCompleted [Love at First Sight] [She Pursues Him] [Nine-Year Age Gap] [Sweet, Realistic Romance] [Happy Ending] At twenty, the lively and spirited Chen Luo Chu meets Chu Yun. One look is all it takes for her to fall for him. She can barely hide the light in her eyes, and there is only one thought on her mind: make him hers. Once she confirms he is single, she boldly confesses, "Big brother, will you be my boyfriend?" Chu Yun gently turns her down with a simple, "We're not right for each other." But Chen L 1.3kReads—Score104Shelves
2. 202 闪 After Our Whirlwind Wedding, the Powerful Capital Playboy Loses Control 闪婚后，禁欲京圈大佬失控上瘾 Two Green Grapes两颗青提Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love + faithful to each other + mutual healing + a gentle, slow-burn sweet romance + older man] The Su and Xu families arranged a marriage, but the younger daughter refused at the cost of her life. Xu Zhiyu, who had grown up in an orphanage, was found and forced to marry the head of the Su family, a man she had never met. One wanted a better future; the other wanted to repay an elder's kindness. After meeting just once, they went straight to register their marriage. * On the ver 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Marriage of convenience, love blossoms, and life goes on like a gentle stream!

3. 203 重 A Long Road to Reunion 重逢路漫漫 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [The right people will find their way back to each other, no matter how many twists and turns it takes.] [One true pairing, both leads are each other's only ones + reunion after a long separation + winning back his wife and claiming his child + adorable kids playing matchmaker] Zhou Yuan met Qin Yue by chance and fell in love at first sight. After one passionate night together, an urgent assignment sent him overseas. Before leaving, he thought he'd arranged everything properly, never imagining t 5.2kReads8.9Score252Shelves
4. 204 夜 At Night, I Embrace a River of Falling Stars 夜揽沉星河 Blossoms in Ink's Shadow茉影繁花Modern Romance327k WordsCompleted [Price just dropped, but it’ll go up later] Fatherly, secretly passionate, guiding, celibate CEO vs. sweet, clearheaded beauty who doesn’t overthink [Physical first, love later + Mature romance + Intense push and pull + Stealing someone’s wife + Seven-year age gap] Xu Zhiye has been married for three years, but her husband has been absent from her bed the entire time. To get back at him for cheating, she turns around and sleeps with his direct superior, Gu Chenxiao. She thought it would be a mut 901Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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   A Different Kind of Arranged Marriage That Leads to Love

5. 205 裴 Mr. Pei, Make It Official! Your Wife Is Trending with Someone Else Again 裴总快官宣，太太又跟别人上热搜了 Wen Zhaowan温照晚Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted [Entertainment Industry + Secret Marriage + Childhood Sweethearts + Face-Slapping Revenge] When Shi Kuang hooked up with the heiress of the Lin family, the whole internet laughed at Gu Yu for getting dumped. No one knew that on that very day, she was sitting across from Pei Si, the ruthless tycoon feared throughout the business world, as he slid a marriage contract toward her. Gu Yu glanced at it and signed. They registered their marriage twenty minutes later. Shi Kuang was dragged through the m 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is super good!

6. 206 末 A Doomsday Powerhouse in the 1970s: Married to an Officer Who Spoils Her Rotten 末世大佬穿七零：联姻军官宠疯了 Blossoms in Ink's Shadow茉影繁花Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted [Period Setting + Military Marriage + Two Strong Leads + Arranged Marriage + Transmigration + Sweet Romance] Jiang Shaozhi, a powerful figure from the apocalypse, opens her eyes to find that she has transmigrated to 1976. Even more astonishing, she has become the original owner of the same name, who died by accident after her scheming cousin stirred up trouble. When her arranged-marriage match shows up at her door, she’s immediately smitten: broad shoulders, a trim waist, long legs, thick brows, 225Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 207 逾 Sinking Into Love Past the Deadline 逾期沉溺 Mi Anxia米安夏Modern Romance723k WordsOngoing Tang Yiming and Sun Jia first met three years ago, when they signed a prenuptial agreement. She thought their marriage was nothing more than a deal that suited them both. But he loved her and was afraid to reveal his true feelings, so he hid them behind a facade of absurdity. She didn't love him, but was grateful that he'd helped her when she was down. Then she happened to find him keeping silent vigil by her grandmother's sickbed. She accidentally caught him tearing up the suggestive invitation 2.2kReads—Score160Shelves

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   Sun Jia is a role model for modern women! She lives life with such clarity! She's generous enough to sign agreements when she needs money, but she'd never sell her dignity; she bravely admits her love for the male lead, but decisively walks away when she realizes there might be no future. I cried during the scene where she berates Xiao Yi: 'When you disappeared back then, I almost died, but now I'm alive.' This kind of female lead is a true powerhouse!

8. 208 小 Good Kitty, Come Here and Let Me Hold You 小猫乖，到我怀里来 Under the Mountain抹山下Modern Romance401k WordsCompleted (The rating is low because the book has little exposure, so it has few readers and reviews) Older, fatherly male lead + discipline + sweet sensuality + mutual taming + cat-and-dog couple + both leads’ first relationship + happy ending [The male lead guides his lover, gentle and restrained but possessive. The female lead has only a loose grasp of human behavior and flirts without realizing it. At home she’s a kitty, but out in the world she’s a fierce stray.] Li Mi is mostly a tabby cat, complete 3.7kReads8.4Score411Shelves

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   The male lead, with a nine-year age gap, is both gentle and strict; he punishes the female lead when she makes a mistake, reasons with her, and also knows how to comfort her. [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

9. 209 偷 Partners in a Secret Marriage 偷婚共犯 Xu Buyi许不宜Modern Romance124k WordsOngoing [Secret Marriage / Flash Marriage / Marriage First, Love Later / Devoted to Each Other / Sweet Romance] Wan Bao'er Bowie (looks like a delicate sweetheart, but is secretly freakishly strong) x Xiao Zhansen (appears chaste and restrained, but is actually scheming and secretly flirtatious) With an older sister who earned her government post through sheer ability and strives to excel at everything, and a younger brother burdened with carrying on the family line and inheriting the family business, W 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This "marriage of convenience leading to love" premise is quite novel.

10. 210 神 The Mighty Little Constable 神通小捕快 Seven Stars in Hand手握七星Martial Arts2.0M WordsOngoing “One leaf riding the wind, roaming ten thousand miles; a dashing constable, famous throughout the land.” The most righteous men are often those society looks down on, and heroes rise from the streets. The spring breeze and I are both passing travelers, but your name alone belongs to the martial world. Ye Fei, a lowly errand boy at an inn, is rejected by the Su family because he's nothing but a nobody who runs errands! Who could have guessed that after getting drunk, saving a beauty, and catching 14.2kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves

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    He taught me how to play the game of capital, and I taught him how to play the game of human nature. In the end, we played the game of love, and discovered that this was the most difficult level to conquer.

11. 211 先 Pregnant First, Love Later! Dragging the Celibate Old Man from His Pedestal 先孕后爱！把禁欲老男人拉下神坛 Tang Beibei唐北北Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted My new story is out! You can read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 207Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    This is the book! The male lead is older and incredibly doting, the female lead is a total sweetheart, it's sweet all the way through! [Drooling emoji]

12. 212 偏 The Sixth Month of a Possessive Widower Secretly Mourning His Wife 偏执鳏夫暗自哭妻的第六个月 East Wind Baijifu东风百吉福Modern Romance916k WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later + resentful husband with a secret crush + light mystery + twisted love + violent aesthetics] [Powerhouse, oblivious dog-girl who loves to bait people * gloomy, ghostly man pretending to be an aloof beauty] "A Forged Spring" College student Yu Fei transmigrates into a semi-open horror game. If she can't clear it, she dies. Her new neighbor in the game seems a little strange. From the first glance to her gut feeling, everything about him puts her off. But she still agre 46Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is the real dad type... A clumsy blockhead.

13. 213 十 Ten Realms: I Was Ordinary 十界：我本平庸 Sanqi Confused Fish三七糊涂鱼Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsOngoing (We are all ordinary people. Some say they don’t understand what I’m writing! The truth is, I simply want to tell the story of an ordinary person who keeps growing, improving, and learning. He feels lost and helpless, never knowing what to do. His life is full of stumbles, but through repeated setbacks and lessons, he slowly grows! Some people are born in Rome, while he is stuck in the mud. In Rome, it’s easy to cross the finish line. But there’s something all the more inspiring about perseverin 6.5kReads9.1Score529Shelves
14. 214 遇 Meeting Her Made My Heart Beat Faster 遇见她心动不止 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance493k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight + mistaken identity + mutual secret crushes + healing + female growth] Everyone is level-headed and knows what they’re doing, so read without worry. Jiang Nan, insecure and neglected by her family, meets He Chengyang. A twist of fate sends their budding romance down the wrong path. He Chengyang mistakes Jiang Nan, the girl he fell in love with at first sight, for her older sister, Jiang Xue, and they begin a brief relationship. (Nothing inappropriate happens between them.) W 7.1kReads8.5Score352Shelves

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    It's not a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love; the male lead is a guiding lover, making the romance feel natural and engaging.

15. 215 封 The Feudal Tycoon Goes Wild Across the City After His Divorce 封建大佬离婚后，发疯全城 May You Stay Curious and Hopeful你有趣有盼Modern Romance553k WordsOngoing Powerful, ruthless military, political, and business tycoon + delicate beauty in frail health + both partners are each other's first and only Jiang Qingwu was born with a rare constitution. After marrying Gu Yunzhou, she was gentle and well-behaved, yet she alone refused to get close to him. The mighty Gu Yunzhou held power over the military, politics, and business, yet after marrying his little wife, all they could manage was icy politeness. At last, pushed to his limit, he made arrangements 25.6kReads5.5Score1.2kShelves

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    Older, feudal-father-like powerful man // Beautiful, frail, poor girl! Jiang Qingwu followed Gu Yunzhou from her small town back to Z City. Because of her sensitive body, she refused to let him touch her, and the two never consummated their marriage. So the man moved her to another city. The next time she saw him was when he came to her door with divorce papers...

16. 216 跪 Kneel and Kiss the Iris 跪吻鸢尾 All Living Things30芸芸众生30Modern Romance2.0M WordsOngoing Tu Mingyuan was made to marry the ruthless CEO of the Li family in her sister's place. He spent every night indulging himself with her, and she thought he loved her. But that was only what she believed. When he had to choose between two people, she was the one he abandoned. Pregnant, she fell into the sea and vanished without a trace. At last, the ruthless CEO went mad. “Drain every drop of seawater if you have to, but find her! I want her alive if she's alive, and her body if she's dead!” Three 2.8kReads—Score176Shelves

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    A modern romance novel about a wealthy CEO's substitute marriage, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, and a "wife-chasing tragedy." A year after they get together, the male lead's supposed "white moonlight" (ideal love interest) returns, only to be misunderstood by the female lead. Then, the female lead and the "white moonlight" are kidnapped, leading to a classic "choose one" situation. To save the female lead, the male lead reluctantly chooses the "white moonlight," having secretly arranged for someone to snipe him. The female lead, utterly disappointed, cuts the rope and falls into the sea, disappearing without a trace for three years. Three years later, the male lead's pursuit of his "wife" is back, but this time a miniature version of him has appeared by her side. It's incredibly heart-wrenching! [Crying]

17. 217 穿 After Becoming the Villainess, I Set My Sights on the Big Shot 穿成恶毒女配后，缠上大佬的高枝 I'm the Pen Nib我是笔芯儿Modern Romance211k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + devoted couple + sweet romance] A fussy little schemer who only wants to survive × a cold-faced, abstinent, and calculating big shot Song Mo transmigrates into a sweet romance novel as the vicious supporting actress. She is the real daughter who was lost as a child. In her previous life, she was stupid enough to get herself killed. She lost her life fighting the fake heiress for affection. Now she has only one principle: stay away from the male lead, cherish her life, 471Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, older man/younger woman relationship, sweet romance.

18. 218 契 A Marriage Pact: The CEO’s Ten-Year Secret Love 契约成婚：总裁的十年暗恋 Cen Xuxu岑栩栩Modern Romance133k WordsCompleted For readers passing by: the novel is complete and has a high completion rate, so dive right in! [Dominant CEO × cool, reserved female designer] [Reunion after years apart + high school crush + marriage contract + long-planned romance] At a matchmaking dinner, Xia Tian looked up and came face-to-face with the man she’d secretly loved for ten years. He was Lu Jingze, the heir apparent of the capital’s elite circles: cold and abstinent. They hadn’t exchanged a single message on WeChat in seven year 416Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A guiding lover.

19. 219 租 My Rented CEO Refuses to Divorce and Insists on Spoiling Me 租来的霸总不肯离婚，非要强势宠 Huang Liuliu黄六六Modern Romance261k WordsCompleted Flash marriage + long-planned scheme + 1V1 + HE + both leads devoted only to each other + amnesia trope + the wife comes first, above all else A fiercely protective husband: even when his own father wrongs the heroine, the hero slaps him hard and disowns him! To get her family off her back about an arranged marriage, Qiao Yu rents a boyfriend to take home. She thinks she only needs an ordinary guy to go through the motions with, but it turns out her temporary boyfriend is a billionaire heir in 1Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    A domineering CEO who marries first and falls in love later – for him, his wife is the most important person in the world!

20. 220 京 The Tide Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港澜渡 A Book Worth a Fortune一本千万利Modern Romance631k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, slowly climbing] [Hong Kong old-money style vs. Beijing political circles] [Intrigue and covert battles among the wealthy] [High-IQ business and romance] [Slow burn, not a fast-paced power fantasy; feel free to skip chapters] Four pairs of hunters, four hunts. The rain pours over Hong Kong. Come enjoy a TVB-style romance, business-war, and suspense drama! Sweet nothings go beyond “Stay a little longer” and “I adore you” to include “I’m crazy about you.” Duplicity is the 7.8kReads8.9Score712Shelves

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    The author has insightful ideas and a unique Hong Kong style.

21. 221 在 Running Wild in the Big Shot's Dreams 在大佬梦里撒野 San Chen Yue叁辰月Modern Romance205k 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—Score104Shelves

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    The gentle, fatherly boyfriend has a perfect sense of propriety, is good at guiding the female lead's thinking, doesn't do things for her, and gives her enough respect and space.

22. 222 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 1.2kReads8.8Score103Shelves
23. 223 偷 Stealing the Springtime of Day 偷揽昼春 A Piece of Sticky Rice Cake一块糖粘糕Modern Romance374k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's only one + The second male lead takes the girl + Long-planned romance + Entertainment-industry dating show] [Rebellious, devoted wife-obsessed man x Cool-headed, rational beauty in a cheongsam] Yu Liao was Cen Chimo's ever-ready sidekick, docile and obedient, like a silent shadow. Cen Chimo shamelessly enjoyed her devotion and never imagined that one day she might leave. They met again on a dating show. Yu Liao wore a cheongsam, cool as snow, and didn't spare him 32kReads9.5Score4.1kShelves
24. 224 娇 The Delicate Beauty Wants a Hug, and Ninth Master Xie Kneels to Coax Her 娇软美人要抱抱，谢九爷下跪哄她 A Piece of Sticky Rice Cake一块糖粘糕Modern Romance515k WordsCompleted A composed, cold-hearted man in power X a sweet, flirtatious, airheaded beauty "Both are each other's first love + Eight-year age gap + Sweet, alluring romance + Not a strong female lead" Yu Jinghua was raised in luxury. With skin like ice and jade, she was charming and alluring. She had planned to seduce the young master of the Xie family to ease her family's crisis. Instead, by a twist of fate, she fell into the arms of the young master's “dad.” From then on, the peony had a branch to lean on. 27.8kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves
25. 225 甜 Sweet Temptation! Doting Affection! The Chaste Buddha-Like Man Deliberately Lures and Captures Her 甜诱！娇宠！禁欲佛子蓄意撩捕 A Piece of Sticky Rice Cake一块糖粘糕Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted “New book, low initial rating. It's super sweet, so you won't regret giving it a try!” [Elegant, scheming Buddhist heir X dazzling, flirtatious little temptress] [Both virgins + mutual salvation + long-laid plans + sweet, flirtatious romance + irresistible tension] Exiled to a remote little town, Song Ting accidentally spotted the man next door taking a cold shower in the courtyard. Broad shoulders, slim waist, and cool, striking features. Eight-pack abs and long legs. He looked very capable. Af 1.1kReads9.2Score211Shelves
26. 226 你 Your Love Is a Flower in Midsummer 你的喜欢，是盛夏里的一朵花 The Book-Loving Little Chubby爱看书的小肥Modern Romance148k WordsCompleted Before their wedding, Lin Shuyi thought their marriage didn’t need love. As long as they treated each other with respect, that would be enough. Zhao Yantang thought his life didn’t need romance. As long as she remained faithful to their marriage, he would fulfill his duties and responsibilities as her husband. Later, whenever they thought back on their old ideas, both of them fell silent, sharing just one feeling: It really hurts to eat your own words! 99Reads—Score157Shelves

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    This one is pretty good.

27. 227 掩 A Clever Disguise 掩人耳目 Qi Shang琦尚Modern Romance180k WordsCompleted Fu Ye is a traitor despised by the police and the drug lord’s most ruthless weapon. By a twist of fate, Ning Xia becomes a temporary informant and steps right into the heart of a drug den. At their first meeting, Fu Ye holds her on the brink of death, and she flees in panic. Thinking fast, she escapes by the skin of her teeth and, by chance, saves a dying undercover agent. But anti-narcotics officer Lin Yingying mistakes her for the doomed undercover operative “Lone Wolf.” With a single “She’s o 123Reads—Score—Shelves

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    All three books are military and police themed, but their styles differ slightly. The first is about a slow-burning, enduring love story, featuring a younger, more nuanced romantic relationship between a Rocket Force officer and his partner. The second is about undercover military personnel investigating drug trafficking, with both the male and female leads being undercover agents. The third is about an undercover narcotics officer.

28. 228 在 Summer in Imbalance 在夏季失衡 Never Too Late to Recite Poetry吟诗不迟Modern Romance120k WordsOngoing Independent, slow-burn voice-acting-circle star × gentlemanly, slightly flirtatious, guiding loyal puppy - The bittersweet push and pull after a long separation begins around Chapter 40. [Marriage Before Love] + [Rekindled Love] + [Slow-Burn Romance] + [Reunion After Years Apart] + [Five-Year Age Gap] + [Older Man] + [Both Pure] + [Happy Ending] No drugging, no melodrama, no characters losing their brains A fake heiress who falls in love over time + a real CEO who falls in love at first sight - —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one perfectly meets the requirements—both the male and female leads have mouths! [Sending heart emoji]

29. 229 重 Reborn to Save My Gloomy Boyfriend, Only to Be Forced into Love 重生救赎阴郁男友，反被强制爱 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted “Spoiled, selfish heiress VS brooding, devoted campus heartthrob” “Mutual devotion + sweet and bittersweet angst + past and present lives” Only after Shen Xingchen died did she learn the truth: The brooding man she had feared and guarded against her whole life was the only person in the world who loved her with all his heart. He cleared every obstacle for her and gave her everything. Then, right in front of her, he leapt from the stage at a press conference. * Shen Xingchen opened her eyes and 3.5kReads6.5Score191Shelves

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    😌A story of dual rebirth: a gloomy, gentle, and insecure school heartthrob versus a cold and ruthless heiress, mutually redeeming each other. He loves the female lead in both his past and present lives; in his past life, he gave her his life, and in this life, he is both afraid and loving, a stubborn but soft-hearted god.

30. 230 乖 The Good Girl Walked into the Wrong Room and Was Kissed to Tears by a Daddy-Type Mogul 乖乖女走错房，被爹系大佬吻到哭 Lu Yaoyao鹿杳杳Modern Romance405k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + sweet, obedient girl vs. older, fatherly guiding lover + ten-year age gap + doting romance] When her grandmother falls gravely ill, Lin Nianxi’s aunt threatens to make her sleep with an old man. Otherwise, she’ll pull out her grandmother’s oxygen tube and stop paying for her medical care. For her grandmother’s sake, Lin Nianxi has no choice but to go to the hotel. But who could have guessed the old man would be so handsome, with a perfect V-shaped torso, eight-pack abs, an 44.1kReads8.3Score6.4kShelves

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    Awesome, awesome, look!

31. 231 江 Captain Jiang, Don't Be So Wild 江队，别太野 Ma Shenme Mei马甚么梅Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + mature romance + sweet and slow-burn + mutual devotion and push-pull + one touch and they’re hooked] [Flower shop owner + criminal investigation captain] On the day her family arranged a blind date, Song Nanqiu needed only three sentences to decide to marry Jiang Yanzhi. “I’m busy with work and often won’t come home.” “Perfect. I like peace and quiet.” “Then shall we get our marriage license tomorrow?” For six months after the wedding, he worked on his cases while s 30.8kReads9.0Score4.1kShelves

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    Team Leader Jiang is a criminal investigator and Qiuqiu, the owner of a flower shop.

32. 232 烟 [When the Fireworks Bloom, I’ll Tell You I Love You] 【烟花绽放时说爱你】 Coconut o Zi椰o子Modern Romance97k WordsOngoing "Daddy-type boyfriend + rugged man + age gap + sweet romance + marriage first, love later" Roguishly handsome, reserved racing driver ✘ pure-hearted dance and piano teacher Lu Jinnian was a legend in the racing world, a roguishly handsome, reserved yet secretly passionate man who always held the upper hand. But when it came to Shen Niansui, he was happy to bow down to her. Shen Niansui was a sweet-faced piano and dance teacher with a timid, gentle nature. One blind date was all it took for him t 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, featuring a domineering boyfriend, a manipulative lover, and an older man/younger woman dynamic—need I say more?

33. 233 我 I'm Gorgeous and Wild, Yet Mr. Shen Can't Get Enough of Me 我又美又野，沈总却夜夜上瘾 Zhu Mingshengchang朱明盛长Modern Romance136k WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later / older, protective hero / sweet romance] [Brilliant, willful heiress X abstinent, calculating, cold-faced heir] There's one thing Shanghai's upper crust all agree on: never marry Gu Niansheng. At matchmaking banquets, the Gu heiress splashes people with champagne. At fashion shows in Paris, she turns up her nose. If she dislikes a hotel, she walks out on the spot. The young heirs steer clear of her. Gu Niansheng doesn't care. This young lady has looks, long legs, and 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The marriage is a business arrangement where love blossoms from an arranged marriage. The male lead is a guiding lover, an older, fatherly husband. From strangers to falling in love, the female lead receives money and resources to support her career.

34. 234 你 You Keep a Canary, So I’ll Marry Your Nemesis! 你养金丝雀，我转身嫁给你仇敌！ Missing Half a Tooth少了半颗牙Modern Romance146k WordsCompleted “You're the heroine, the moonlight in this book's world!” “The plot's gone off track, and the male lead is about to fall for his canary. You need to win him back, now!” Meng Qianzhou's lips curled into a cold smile. He already has a canary. What does he need her for? Break off the engagement. Absolutely! After several rounds of negotiations at the table, Old Master Meng finally signed the equity agreement, looking as if he'd been forced to part with a piece of himself. Meng Qianzhou glanced 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Well, maybe the author is just too narcissistic, thinking their writing is too brilliant. Lately, many people have been talking about "brushing" (fake reviews/fake stories), and this book seems to be a victim of that too. Those interested can click to check it out. Synopsis: Female lead Meng Qianzhou, Male lead Fu Mingchen, Second male lead Fu Zechang. Meng Qianzhou discovers her fiancé Fu Zechang is secretly keeping a mistress and proposes breaking up. Later, after weighing the pros and cons, she decides to let him settle things with money. She agrees not to call off the engagement, but since she's bound to this marriage for life, she can't be too hard on herself, so she plans to use the money to find a minor celebrity. However, what she doesn't know is that a man has been coveting her for a long time. Fu Mingchen is Fu Zechang's uncle, but the two have a blood feud. To seize control of the Fu family, he forced Fu Zechang's father to death, forced his mother to remarry with him, and removed him, the eldest grandson of the first branch, from the family genealogy. What drives Fu Zechang crazy is that Fu Mingchen actually steals his fiancée. The hatred stemming from the murder of his father, the resentment over forcing his mother to abduct him, and the hatred over the theft of his wife—the love and hatred between these three people are destined to be inextricably intertwined!

35. 235 青 Childhood Sweethearts, and They Fell First! 青梅竹马，TA先动心！ Ye Nuan's Pen叶暖的penModern Romance135k WordsOngoing When they first met at ages three and six, he was there to comfort her. At twenty-two and twenty-five, they were bound together, yet distant from each other. Jiang Nanyin and Qi Jinshi could have been childhood sweethearts who grew up together, but the pain of their families kept them apart for nineteen years before fate brought them together again. By then, Jiang Nanyin had already shut her heart away because of their “business marriage.” Qi Jinshi draws closer to her step by step, guiding the 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A neglected and insecure heiress from a wealthy family, she enters into an arranged marriage, falls in love after marriage, and manipulates her lover!

36. 236 他 He Always Loves to Cuddle Close to Me 他总爱与我耳鬓厮磨 White Jade Robe白玉衫Modern Romance401k WordsCompleted *A top Beijing family’s tyrannical king of a man X a popular actress famous for her beauty and mastery of traditional crafts *A refined, devoted Chinese-style CEO X a charming, proud beauty from Jiangnan [Ten-year age gap, daddy-type hero, kept woman rises to the top, both leads are each other’s first and only, sweet romance, traditional crafts, younger uncle, ensemble cast of Beijing society] Jing Zhi grew up poor, but had glossy black hair, snow-white skin, and a tall, curvy figure. At twenty- 52.5kReads9.2Score6.2kShelves
37. 237 女 The Queen’s Rise to the Top 女王从顶流做起 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Print edition preorders open September 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.] From the start, she transmigrates and nearly kills her younger brother. If she doesn't complete the System's missions, she'll be punished with electric shocks. Following the System's instructions, Nan Xiangwan joins a survival show for aspiring idols. While the other young women sing and dance... Nan Xiangwan: “I'll perform a brick-breaking trick with my bare hands!” 31kReads9.5Score3.3kShelves
38. 238 裴 Professor Pei, Can You Actually Handle It? 裴教授，你行不行啊 Empty Dream Flower空梦花Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A heart-meltingly sweet romance: an age gap, marriage first and love later, one-on-one and devoted, featuring a refined yet wicked professor and a quirky heiress. Scene One: Ye Yuncheng gazed pitifully at Pei Xiuyan. “Honey, I haven’t finished my homework. You know our counselor pretty well. Could you ask her not to check it, please?” Pei Xiuyan pressed his lips together and said nothing. But the next day, the counselor checked only Ye Yuncheng’s homework... When Pei Xiuyan came home from work, 14.5kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves
39. 239 和 The Time I Spent in Love With Her 和她相恋的时光 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight + devoted one-on-one romance + rekindled love + healing with a touch of angst] A grounded, everyday story with smart characters. Gao Yuchen, an isolated orphan, happens to meet her next-door neighbor, Mu Yang. Mu Yang pursues her passionately, and they soon fall in love. She thinks they’ll be happy together, only to discover that their happiness was built on a lie, albeit one told with good intentions by the male lead. She coldly tells him she never wants to see him again. I 804Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist in this book is an unloved, insecure second child, while the male protagonist is her guiding lover.

40. 240 闪 After a Whirlwind Wedding, My Tycoon Husband Hides His Secret Identity 闪婚后，豪门老公马甲藏不住 Flowers Along the Way一路开花Modern Romance2.8M WordsCompleted Meng Ning was forced to go on a blind date and, through a twist of fate, ended up in a whirlwind marriage with the powerful head of the Fu family in the capital. She always thought her husband was an ordinary man with no house of his own, and figured they would simply live a quiet life together. Then one day, she discovered her husband's secret. Then her memories returned, and she found out she had once had a daughter. He pointed to the girl who looked like him and asked her, “How do you explain 24.4kReads9.1Score2kShelves

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    "After a Flash Marriage, the Rich Husband's Identity Can't Be Hidden Anymore": A woman marries into a wealthy family in a flash, only to discover that her husband's identity is a mystery. Behind the sweet trap lies a shocking secret!

41. 241 替 A Substitute Bride's Auspicious Marriage: My Comatose Husband Was Faking It! 替嫁冲喜，植物人老公竟是装的！ Richi Clothing Ritual日寸衣礼Modern Romance169k WordsOngoing [A rebellious heiress × a mature, fatherly CEO] [Marriage first, love later + stand-in bride + older man + face-slapping + guiding romance + a touch of showbiz] Xu Jinzhao’s first twenty-two years have been a complete mess. Her father doesn’t love her, her mother doesn’t care for her, and her brother is blind to the truth. Everyone loves the fake heiress. Xu Jinzhao has suffered plenty, but that doesn’t mean she’ll put up with it. She gets even with anyone who crosses her, acting so wildly that 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended!! The male lead pretends to be in a vegetative state, and the female lead marries in his place to bring good luck. The male lead is older and more mature, while the female lead is lively and straightforward! Super recommended!

42. 242 闪 After Our Whirlwind Wedding, My Detective Husband Kisses Me Every Night 闪婚后刑警老公夜夜吻 Sanqi Chang Le三七长乐Modern Romance345k WordsCompleted With no other options, Zhou Haitang agreed to go on a blind date, hoping only for a stable life. She had no idea that this encounter had been carefully orchestrated by Qi Yu from the very beginning. He had secretly loved her for years, planning every step. The moment they met, he spoke bluntly: “Since we’re both looking to marry, why not marry me?” Afraid she might resist, he offered a three-year term and a marriage contract. After the wedding, they shared a spacious apartment, and she thought h 12.3kReads7.2Score1.2kShelves

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    This book is perfect. The author updates consistently and has a good reputation, so you won't regret it!

43. 243 重 Reborn in 1990: A Female Doctor Saves Her Father’s Estate and Crushes the Scumbag 重生90之女博护爹夺产虐渣男 Oh, Woof Woof哦汪汪Modern Romance391k WordsCompleted In my past life, my dad died suddenly, our family fortune was swallowed up, and my manipulative ex-husband drained the salary I earned as a PhD. I died miserably in a rented apartment from late-stage lung cancer, and my daughter suffered alongside me. Reborn in 1994, my dad is still alive! That big mobile phone, worth over twenty thousand, is sitting right there on the table! This time, I'm going to: ✅ Make my dad get a checkup and stop him from dying suddenly! ✅ Secure our family fortune and ki 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Wild grasses grow, glistening with dew. A beautiful woman appears, graceful and charming. Our chance encounter is exactly what I desire.

44. 244 清 Qing He Enters the Boat 清禾入舟 Rouge Little Demon胭脂小妖Modern Romance302k WordsOngoing The Chinese-style conglomerate boss from Hong Kong and Shanghai × the founder of an Jiangnan-inspired Oriental aesthetics brand A composed, reserved captain of capital × a beautiful, lively young founder with classic elegance and playful charm He has capital, industries, order, and confidence. She has taste, skill, sharpness, and vitality. He fell for her early, but kept his feelings in check. She was wary at first, then gradually relaxed in the presence of his thoughtful restraint. They each ru 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Men and women are evenly matched. They complement each other. Mature men and women.

45. 245 红 Burning with Desire! The Capital’s Powerbroker Keeps Me Close After Our Wedding 红温欲撩！京圈大佬婚后掐腰缠宠 A Moment of Moonlit Sleep一刻眠月Modern Romance313k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Age and Size Gap + Powerful Man Bows His Head + Old Flames Rekindled] Cold, brooding, and fiercely possessive × sweet, gentle beauty In her previous life, Song Wansheng was trampled by her fiancé’s one true love. Her marriage fell apart, and her parasitic family used her until she had nothing left to give. Her beauty destroyed, she died full of hatred. - Reborn by an unexpected twist of fate, she decisively rejects the engagement that would have brought her misfortu 1kReads—Score100Shelves

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    [Heart][Heart][Heart]

46. 246 离 After My Divorce, the Gentle Older Brother Who Had Secretly Loved Me for Twelve Years Spoils Me Rotten 离婚后，暗恋我十二年的温柔哥哥把我宠上天 Oh, Woof Woof哦汪汪Marriage & Romance16k WordsCompleted After the Divorce, the Gentle Older Brother Who Had Secretly Loved Me for Twelve Years Spoils Me Rotten 2Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 247 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 23.8kReads9.2Score3.1kShelves

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    ## The Unexpected Romance Between Low-Key Actress Meng Qi and Top Actor Yu Ye on a Variety Show**Keywords:** Low-key and mysterious, talented actress, charmingly roguish, top actor, variety show, love-hate relationship, premeditated **Synopsis:** * **Unexpected Encounter:** Low-key actress Meng Qi and top actor Yu Ye, with their charmingly roguish charm, become trending topics after a single photo is taken, sparking heated discussions. * **Reunion on the Variety Show:** Meng Qi participates in a dating show and unexpectedly becomes a guest on the program with Yu Ye. The two interact frequently, sparking a lively atmosphere. * **Love-Hate Relationship:** Initially, the two are at odds, seemingly ready to fight at any moment, but as the show progresses, their relationship gradually becomes more subtle. * **Hidden Feelings:** Yu Ye, contrary to his usual self, pays extra attention to Meng Qi, verbally complaining but acting considerately. Meng Qi is gradually attracted to his contrasting personality. * **The Truth Revealed:** It turns out the two are childhood sweethearts. Yu Ye's "long-planned" scheme has finally succeeded, and fans have all changed their minds, shipping this couple. **Character Settings:** * **Meng Qi:** A low-key and mysterious young actress with a cool exterior but a soft heart. She's easily angered but easily manipulated by Yu Ye. * **Yu Ye:** A top-tier male god with a charmingly roguish appeal. He appears carefree but is actually deeply devoted and loyal. He has been plotting against Meng Qi for a long time, carefully planning every step. **Story Highlights:** * **Contrast and Affection:** The contrast between the arrogant young lady and the cunning young wolf king is endearing and their interactions are fun. * **Love-Hate Relationship:** The process of the two going from bickering to falling in love is dramatic and captivating. * **Childhood Sweethearts:** The hidden childhood sweetheart dynamic adds sweetness and warmth to the story. * **Entertainment Industry Background:** Set against the backdrop of the entertainment industry, the story reveals the emotional stories behind the glamorous lives of celebrities. **Summary:** This is a sweet love story about childhood sweethearts who love and hate each other. It's full of unexpected charm and dramatic tension, and is suitable for readers who enjoy stories set in the entertainment industry and sweet romance novels.

48. 248 老 My Husband Wants a Surrogate? Reborn, I'll Make Sure You Can Never Have Children! 老公借腹生子？重生我让你绝嗣！ Three Demons三个妖Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The new book just got its rating, so it’s low for now. It’ll go up later.] A doctor told Song Tang that her body had been damaged and she would have trouble getting pregnant. But after three rounds of IVF, she risked her life to give birth to triplets, only to learn they were actually for her husband, Gu Kewei, and her best friend! The three sons she raised herself were also closer to her best friend. After learning the truth, she died, swallowed by despair and hatred. The next second, Son 10Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    There was little guidance; it was all about mutual exploitation. Is this a viable strategy for the opposing lane?

49. 249 怀 Six Months Pregnant, I Ran into My First Love of Ten Years at a Bank in My Hometown 怀孕六月，我在老家银行撞见分手十年的初恋 Oh, Woof Woof哦汪汪15k WordsCompleted Six months pregnant, I ran into my first love of ten years ago at a bank in my hometown 3Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 250 军 Blazing Sun, Military Love 军恋炽阳 Qi Shang琦尚Modern Romance464k WordsCompleted A slow-burn romance / Sweet romance / Eight-year age gap Song Yanci is a special forces officer in the Rocket Force. A refined, gentle man, he has become detached from all matters of the heart amid the monotonous life in the military. During a mission, a comrade-in-arms died on the battlefield, and Song Yanci adopted his young son. Su Yan is a homeroom teacher at a school for military families. Gentle and quiet, she shut her heart away after her college boyfriend left her to study abroad. Son 4kReads7.7Score425Shelves

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    Both books are military-themed, but their styles are slightly different. The first book is about a slow and steady love, with an older man leading the relationship, while the second book is about a soldier going undercover.

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