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1. 51 我 Me, a Cultivation Big Shot: How Much Stronger Can I Get? 我，修仙大佬强亿点怎么了 Cabbage白菜Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted "Soul Ferryman + No Romance + Story Arc Adventures + Spiritual Qi Revival + Cultivation + Invincible" Yun Miao, a cultivation powerhouse who has lived for thousands of years, sets out to uncover her origins. She volunteers to become a ferryman, guiding vengeful ghosts to the afterlife. The ghosts are full of resentment, hatred, and longing. She works diligently, her heart as firm as stone, yet can never uncover the mystery of her origins. Until one day... The Taoist priests of the Xuanmen 27.1kReads9.2Score5.5kShelves

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   It stands out with its unique "supernatural detective + family ethics" setting, becoming a recent phenomenon. This work not only captivates readers with its Chinese horror aesthetics and logically sound episodic cases, but also resonates with readers through its profound analysis of human nature, making it a benchmark work in the short drama genre that combines excitement and depth.

2. 52 貌 The Beautiful Maidservant Who Sets Hearts Aflutter 貌美通房，撩人心 Late-Night Pastry晚酥酥Ancient Romance242k WordsCompleted Yun Shu was a young maid serving the Old Madam. Beautiful and charming, she had several young masters in the household hoping to take her into their chambers. All she wanted was to save enough money to buy her freedom, leave the estate, and marry. But after an accident led to the heir saving her, she lost her virtue to him and became his personal maid. She thought that if she behaved herself, she could be released from the estate once his future wife arrived and be free to go wherever she please 693Reads6.8Score—Shelves
3. 53 被 Kidnapped for 18 Years, the Shen Family Girl Returns to Her Village! 被拐18年，沈家丫头回村了！ The Night-Owl Cat Who Always Wants to Sleep Early总想早睡的熬夜猫Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Recently, something happened in the Shen family’s village. It wasn’t a huge deal, but it wasn’t exactly a small one, either! The little girl who was kidnapped from the home of Scholar Shen eighteen years ago found her own way back! And she didn’t just come back by herself, she brought home an old man who could be her father, to support and care for! Just think about it. The Shen family was already scraping by. The old were old, the young were young, the sick were sick, the disabled were disabled 7.4kReads8.9Score863Shelves
4. 54 奸 The Treacherous Minister Can't Resist Her Allure 奸臣不经撩 Fruit Jelly水果冻冻Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Later, when Shen Gongchen pressed her too hard, Liu Suisui covered her face and wept. She was terribly aggrieved. “My father died, my mother remarried, and I have no one to rely on. I came all the way to the capital just to marry a rich husband. What’s wrong with that?” Shen Gongchen pressed her at every turn. “He has to be rich? Why not rich and powerful?” Liu Suisui raised her eyes ever so slightly and gave him a shy, coquettish glance. After a long pause, she asked softly, “Uncle… do you like 10.9kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves
5. 55 不 Wasn’t This an Arranged Marriage? Why Is Lord Pei So in Love with Me? 不是联姻吗？裴大人怎么这么爱 Deep-Fried Ice Cream油炸冰激凌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted Jiang Shiyuan spent ten years pursuing Shen Lüchu, only to receive four words on her eighteenth birthday: “You make me sick.” So Jiang Shiyuan, the girl who made Shen Lüchu sick, turned around and agreed to her family’s arranged marriage, preparing to marry into the Pei family. The Pei family was the most powerful clan in the capital, with influence that reached the heavens, far beyond what Jiang Shiyuan could aspire to. Fortunately, the family was full of talented men, but one grandson, Pei 50.3kReads9.1Score6.5kShelves
6. 56 路 As a Nobody, I’d Rather Be a Concubine Than a Mistress 路人甲宁当外室不做妾 Xu Qiuluo徐邱骆Ancient Romance247k WordsCompleted Reading Guide: [One-on-one romance throughout] [The heroine is not a virgin; the male leads were all virgins before meeting her, but they will not stay chaste for her. Please don’t read if this bothers you!!!] [No System] [No golden finger] [Love rivals galore] √ The heroine puts survival first. She has loved before, but her affection is three parts acting and seven parts genuine. √ She’d rather be a kept woman than a concubine because she doesn’t want to get caught up in scheming. If you think 372Reads8.9Score103Shelves
7. 57 疯 The Mad Tyrant Wants to Steal Her: You’re the One Who Tempted Me First! 疯批权臣夺她，是你先勾我的！ Bright, Gentle Laughter笑语晏晏Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + Untouchable beauty brought down from her pedestal + Scheming heroine + Both leads are pure] The eldest son of the Xie family was as refined as a gentle breeze beneath a clear sky, as elegant as an orchid or jade tree, and, more unusually, possessed the heart of a bodhisattva. A year ago, he had taken charge of sheltering a destitute cousin who had come to seek refuge. The rescued Wanruo was deeply grateful, and looked up to and adored her cousin. Their story of a loving bro 238.5kReads9.2Score31.1kShelves
8. 58 开 From the Start, My Lifespan Hit Zero: The More Handsome Men I Have, the Longer I Live 开局寿命归零，美男越多命越长 Shu Wangxing舒望星Ancient Romance619k WordsCompleted [The animated series is now streaming] [Female-Dominated World + Strong Female Lead + Satisfying Wish Fulfillment + Multiple Male Leads] Ji Han transmigrates into a sickly prince in a female-dominated world. From the start, she’s already at death’s door. The world’s consciousness tells her that she can extend her life by ten years if she marries a husband who has achieved the [Devoted to Her] milestone. Ji Han keeps her cool, rubs her hands together, and gets ready to carefully pick her favorit 27.5kReads9.4Score3.1kShelves

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   ## *Starting with Zero Lifespan, the More Handsome Men, the Longer Your Life*: Female-Dominated World + Multiple Male Leads + Brainless, Satisfying Read – Warning: It's Actually So Good! Sisters! This novel, *Starting with Zero Lifespan, the More Handsome Men, the Longer Your Life*, is simply a game-changer in the world of ancient Chinese romance novels! It starts off with high energy: the female protagonist, Ji Han, transmigrates into the body of a sickly prince in a female-dominated world, her lifespan immediately reduced to zero. However, the world's consciousness tells her: marrying a husband will extend her life! What kind of divine setting is this?! Ji Han immediately prepares to pick a husband from among a sea of beauties, but—her suitors are all stranger than the last, yet the more you look at them, the more alluring and addictive they become! This book is simply the perfect combination of female-dominated world, multiple male leads, and a satisfying, brainless read! The female protagonist, Ji Han, is both beautiful and strong, and her husbands are all stunningly handsome, with distinct personalities, from aloof to cunning, from arrogant to gentle—there's bound to be one that will make you scream! The plot is light and easygoing, with minimal career development. It focuses on a carefree life of eating, drinking, and getting married, guaranteed to make your breasts feel refreshed and your mood uplifted! If you enjoy historical romance, female-dominated society, multiple male leads, and satisfying, non-angsty stories, then this is definitely for you! Don't be put off by the title; after reading it, you'll be shouting: "It's so good!" Go for it!

9. 59 当 When the Green Tea Villainess Starts Giving Up on Herself 当绿茶女配开始自暴自弃 Fang Gua芳瓜Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Liu Qixun, the main villain in a novel, unexpectedly awakens to her own consciousness and sees how the story will unfold. Fated to die as a villainous cannon-fodder character, she decides to quit. She’s going to dress herself up to look sexy and gorgeous, and spend every night partying. But that jerk Ji An doesn’t seem to be reacting the way he should... Ji An never expected Liu Qixun to become so radiant and dazzling after leaving him, with suitors lining up to win her over. Even his friends an 1.1kReads8.5Score144Shelves

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   This mind-blowing romance novel is so good you'll want to stay up all night to finish it! A must-read for anyone looking for something to read! Today I'm strongly recommending "When the Green Tea Female Supporting Character Starts to Give Up on Herself," a super-powerful combination of modern romance, imaginative plot, and time travel that will easily capture your heart! The novel opens with a bang! Rich second-generation Liu Yu is planning a 20,000-meter skydiving trip to Dubai with his buddies, but his carefree trip quickly turns into a social disaster when his credit card won't work, causing him to lose face in front of the school beauty. He calls Liu Qixun, who can suspend his credit card, hoping to easily unfreeze it, only to be met with a domineering retort: "Get home right now! If you don't come back today, don't even think about getting a penny from me again!" And she hangs up. The irritable Liu Yu exclaims "Damn it!" And turns to leave, making you burst out laughing. The story is fast-paced, packed with jokes, and there's no dragging at all. The time travel element is cleverly integrated, and the green tea female supporting character breaks away from the usual tropes, starting to give up on herself, leading to unexpected plot developments. The author's writing style is witty and humorous, vividly portraying the characters' personalities. If you enjoy lighthearted, stress-relieving, and imaginative modern romance novels, don't miss this!

10. 60 我 I’m Stirring Up the Cultivation World with Grind Culture 我在修仙界搞内卷 Cong Yue丛月Ancient Romance3.2M WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] After Qin Shu transmigrated into a book, she learned that she was a fraud who had taken her younger half-sister's place to cultivate immortality. After eight years of cultivation, her half-sister entered the Dao despite having been an ordinary mortal. Qin Shu's cover was blown in front of everyone, and the sect mercilessly cast her out, even though she had only reached the third level of Qi Refining. With her peerless beauty, she was turned into a cultivation furn 130.4kReads9.5Score53kShelves

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    The female lead thought she had traveled through time, only to discover that it was all part of a plan she had made for herself. She's intelligent and not brainless; highly recommended! 😆😆

11. 61 这 This Goddess of the Luo River Is a Little Unhinged 这个洛神有点癫 Wu Ma悟嘛Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted [Historical Fantasy, Derivative Fiction, Transmigration to Another World, Strong Female Lead, Everyone's Darling, Modern-to-Ancient Transmigration, Transmigrate into a Book] I was plain-looking and short and chubby. After graduating from an ordinary college near home, I got an administrative job at a tiny company owned by a friend of the son of my second aunt's husband's great-uncle. My salary was barely enough to live on. I had no house, no car, no partner, and parents who didn't care for me. M 4Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance with imaginative plots, hilarious and refreshing stories, transmigration into a book, light and fun!

12. 62 夫 My Husband Sucks Up Men, I Suck Up Women: The Whole City Ends Up Single 夫君吸男我吸女，满城男女打光棍 Leisure Time时暇Ancient Romance880k WordsCompleted [Every Woman in the City Wants to Marry Me] [A Married Couple of Succubi] [No Romance in the Main Story] Three years after transmigrating, Chu Yi'an unexpectedly binds herself to a Husband System... Wait, what kind of System did you say you are? A husband? Do you really think a young woman like me should be bound to a Husband System? The System thinks it's perfectly appropriate. No one could be a better fit. And so Chu Yi'an sets out to bring warmth and care to the young women of the city, helpi 3.9kReads9.2Score523Shelves

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    I'm currently watching and have finished watching but haven't been able to delete them yet. Let's try it out and see if there's anything I like.

13. 63 系 System: The Savage Lands Crown Princess Just Wants to Herd Sheep 系统：蛮荒太子妃只想放羊 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Also known as The Ambition Isn't Great: Just You and the World A Qi is clever and innocent. Her eldest brother is honest and just wants enough to eat; her second brother is sharp and wants to see the world. Their aunt is always fierce when chopping wood, their father is a wonderful cook, and their grandfather can recognize twenty characters, though he gets thirteen of them wrong. Their ambitions weren't great, but somehow they ended up winning the world. Content warnings: ... 29.9kReads9.6Score3.8kShelves
14. 64 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: A Chancellor of Unmatched Grace 红楼：风华首辅 Painted Bridge by the Willow Smoke烟柳画桥Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No System + intellectual battles + political intrigue + everyday life] Every line is stained with bitter tears, every page filled with absurdity. You might think this is merely a tale of infatuated, indulged young men and women behind closed doors, but who could know that the rise and fall of the world are all intertwined? Are the fortunes of the four great families destined to change? Is the dynasty beset by internal and external threats destined to fall? Must the path to a noble title and hig 43.2kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves
15. 65 开 From the Start in the Song Dynasty, the Emperor Discovers the Noble Consort Has a System 开局大宋，官家发现贵妃有系统 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance496k WordsCompleted Xue Dongyu transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking concubine in Emperor Renzong of Song's harem. The palace is blooming with flowers, but Xue Dongyu, saddled with a malfunctioning System, trembles alongside it until the old ghost Zhao Zhen arrives because of a System error. With one king and two useless sidekicks, Xue Dongyu lays the System's existence bare to the emperor. The emperor then takes it upon himself to help her achieve the title of most favored woman in the harem... P.S. The Sys 2.8kReads8.8Score263Shelves
16. 66 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 119.8kReads9.6Score11.5kShelves
17. 67 开 A Prince from the Start: I Become Fat Ju's Greatest Treasure 开局皇子，我成胖橘掌中宝 Ai Lu诶露Female-Channel Fanfiction591k WordsCompleted Zhao You is a die-hard male fan of Empresses in the Palace and a Level 10 expert on the show, having studied the drama frame by frame. One day, he transmigrates and is told he has to be born as a prince in Empresses in the Palace, with a System to help him! Looking at the first mission displayed by the gleaming System, he reads: Choose a mother for yourself as soon as possible, Host! “You can even choose your own mom? This thing is incredibly advanced!” Just as Zhao You is getting ready to make 19.1kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves
18. 68 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 265.2kReads9.6Score31kShelves

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    My favorite books, roughly in order from top to bottom, are: first, the invincible [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece]. Anyway, they're all books I've finished and found very enjoyable (I won't recommend them if I haven't finished them or liked them 🤭).

19. 69 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 254.1kReads9.7Score29.8kShelves
20. 70 嫁 Marrying into a Wealthy Family 嫁大户 Ji Qiushan积丘山Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + merchant couple + married life + sweet everyday romance + family and village life] The heroine is gentle, clear-headed, and never lets anyone push her around. The hero is considerate, witty, and resourceful. The younger daughter of the Shen family in Baihe Town marries the second son of the Xie family, who runs a medicinal herb shop in Ping County. She hears he spends most of his time away from home and that his family has fallen on hard times. She never expec 28.5kReads9.3Score3.9kShelves
21. 71 古 The Daily Life of an Ancient Couple Making Money and Raising Kids 古代夫妻赚钱养娃日常 Zhuang Sheng Mi庄生迷Ancient Romance735k WordsCompleted A local ancient couple's everyday struggle to save money and raise their child! The village's most beautiful embroiderer × a clever, capable accountant × their smart, well-behaved son! See how this family rises from humble farming roots and climbs the social ladder! The story of Chen Qiuyue and Zhao Huaiyu, a couple born and raised in ancient times, who work hard to save money and pay for their child's education after starting a family. They succeed in raising their child to excel, and their fa 7.3kReads8.6Score538Shelves
22. 72 带 Taking the Bully to Farm 带着恶霸去种田 Gentle Sunshine微微阳光Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted (No transmigration or rebirth in this story. The leads are both ordinary people, and the setting is fictional, so please don't overanalyze it.) “Shen Xinyu, I'm telling you, I've already taken the betrothal money. You're getting married today whether you like it or not!” Shen Xinyu was the daughter of a scholar. After her parents died unexpectedly, she had no choice but to seek refuge with her uncle's family. Just as her mourning period ended, her aunt arranged for her to marry Yang Minghao, a n 4.9kReads9.1Score480Shelves
23. 73 假 The Fake Heiress Refuses to Be a Concubine, Stockpiling Grain to Survive the Famine 假千金拒绝做妾，囤粮满仓度荒年 Thousand Fans千扇Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Transmigrate + farming + miracle doctor + chief minister + sweet romance + devoted couple] Song Yuntang, a genius doctor, transmigrates into the body of the fake heiress who was sent back to her home village by the Lin family three years ago. As soon as she transmigrates, her second aunt urges her parents to send her off as a concubine to the wealthy landlord’s grown son in a neighboring village. “I won’t accept this marriage. Whoever wants to marry him can do it!” Song 10.3kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves
24. 74 神 After the Divine Fortune-Teller Marries In for Good Luck, the Crippled Prince Walks Again 神算真千金冲喜后，残王又行了 Xuan Xiao Ji玄小机Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Mysticism + fortune-telling + feel-good story + goofy comedy + lively and carefree + everyone’s darling, sweet and doted on] “She was born ugly and raised in the countryside, crude and uncouth. Being allowed to marry in place of Shuying and bring good fortune to the Xie heir is a blessing for her!” Yin Qiqi, a powerful cultivator, transmigrates into the body of the marquis’s household’s true daughter, a cannon-fodder bride forced into a substitute marriage. She’s lost all her cultivation, is 8.5kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    "Make me marry in your place? First, I'll divine the extermination of the entire Marquis's mansion!" "Xie Linyuan is dying? Perfect, I need a ghost servant!" On her first day after transmigrating, Yin Qiqi slammed the marriage contract in front of the Yama statue: "Either let me be reborn back into the cultivation world, or I'll turn this place into a branch of the Underworld!" Later, the Heir Apparent Xie chuckled, holding her natal compass: "My lady, in the divination you changed last night... Was there any mention of our long and happy marriage?" #TheHeroineGoesCrazyEvenDivinationHerself# #IsTheXieFamilyAncestralGraveEmittingGreenSmokeOrKarmicFire#

25. 75 侯 The Marquis's Legitimate Daughter Is Seductive, Flirtatious, and Great at Pouting 侯府嫡女又欲又撩又会撒娇 Qiao Yan乔焱Ancient Romance203k WordsCompleted [Scheming seduction + Transmigration and rebirth + Face-slapping and punishing scumbags + Empowering female lead] Ning Shuyi, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis's household, was sent to a country estate outside the city the day she was born. Her birth mother schemed against her, making her so fat on the day of the imperial selection that her clothes split. After her younger sister became the emperor's favorite consort, it took just one sentence for Ning Shuyi to be thrown into a pigsty, endi 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is good, I recommend it.

26. 76 全 After My Family Read My Mind, All the Villain Personas Crumbled 全家反派读我心后，人设都崩了 Meow Jinjin喵金金Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted [The short dramas Dawnlight Enters the Dream, Shaking the Realm and The Baby Goes to Court, While the Villainous Family Hears Her Thoughts are now available.] Original title: The Whole Family's Character Changes After They Hear My Thoughts [Transmigration into a book + whole family can hear thoughts + pampered darling + alternate world + tyrant + sweet romance + unhinged + no-brainer] Wei Chixi transmigrates into a book, becoming a doomed side character who is abandoned by her mother at birth, o 17.6kReads9.5Score3kShelves

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    Suitable for: - Readers who enjoy historical romance and palace intrigue. - Readers interested in female growth and fantasy elements. - Readers who want to experience complex emotions and power struggles. *Xi Xi Yu Xin* is a historical novel that blends romance, political intrigue, and fantasy, featuring both delicate emotional descriptions and thrilling power struggles. If you enjoy stories of heroines overcoming adversity and achieving growth, this book will definitely keep you hooked! 🌸

27. 77 簪 The Record of Hairpins (Complete in 4 Volumes) 簪中录（全4册） A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Mystery992k WordsCompleted The little red fish Agashnie, which feeds on human blood; the mysterious talisman that had followed Li Shubai for years; Empress Wang, the peerless beauty of the Daming Palace; three clusters of doodles written by the late emperor himself before his death; a marriage contract made with Wang Yun in their youth... Every mystery returns to its point of origin. Every choice remains beyond anyone’s control, as impossible to resist or escape as fate itself. Yang Chonggu has returned to the palace and 17.3kReads9.7Score2.8kShelves

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    Synopsis: The story follows Huang Zixia, a young woman from a distinguished family who becomes a fugitive after being wrongly accused of poisoning her entire family. She later meets Li Shubai, the Prince of Kui, and uses her intelligence and talent to solve various bizarre cases with him. As they uncover the truth, their feelings for each other deepen. - Recommendation: The plot is full of twists and turns, perfectly blending mystery and romance. The female lead is intelligent and wise, while the male lead is aloof and mysterious. The characters are well-developed, and the story, set in the Tang Dynasty, is rich in historical flavor.

28. 78 你 You Are the Joy of My Youth 你是年少的欢喜 Yun Xing云星Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted The Rong and Song families were old friends. The second young master of the Rong family and the third young lady of the Song family grew up together, sharing many long years. In kindergarten, someone stole Song Qian's candy. Rong Ting stood up for her and got pinned to the ground and beaten. In elementary school, someone dirtied the pretty dress Song Qian had just put on. Rong Ting sold his favorite toy to buy her a new one. In middle school, someone wrote Song Qian a love letter. When Rong Ting 1.5kReads8.1Score115Shelves

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    Highly recommended! "You Are My Youthful Joy" is incredibly sweet! Those of you currently experiencing a reading slump are in luck! Today I absolutely have to recommend "You Are My Youthful Joy," this novel is seriously sweet! In the novel, Rong Ting's line, "Our little princess is growing more and more beautiful, you can all just be envious and jealous!" Instantly fills the page with a proud, boastful, and doting feeling—who can understand, my dear readers! That domineering tone is so incredibly sweet. In the moment Song Qian was stunned, she looked up and met Rong Ting's familiar smile; it was as if time had stopped. His words, "He hasn't changed at all," held so many youthful memories and deep affection. From youthful naiveté to their current steadfastness, their relationship is delicate and moving, without any melodramatic misunderstandings, only a mutual and unwavering commitment. The author's writing is exquisite, depicting their daily interactions in a witty and engaging way, every little detail will touch your heart. If you also yearn for this kind of pure and sweet love, you absolutely cannot miss this novel; you won't be able to put it down once you start reading!

29. 79 恶 Reborn After My Own Son, the Cruel Empress Dowager, Stabbed Me to Death 恶毒太后被亲儿子捅死之后重生了 Ink墨色Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted The vicious Empress Dowager Jiang Mingzhu was reborn. In her previous life, to put her son on the throne, she poisoned and tried to assassinate the emperor, colluded with court officials, drugged a pregnant consort to make her miscarry, and plotted against the young crown prince. Every time she schemed, she put her own life on the line to grind her stepson's face into the dirt. But when the plot to put the son she'd worked so hard to support on the throne was exposed, he stabbed her in the back 19.6kReads8.9Score2.1kShelves

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    After her rebirth, the female protagonist seemed to have regained her senses and stopped spoiling her two children. Later, she stopped caring about them altogether. Her relationship with the emperor improved, and he began to treat her like his own mother.

30. 80 地 A Thousand Years of Sign-In in the Underworld, Then Reincarnating Makes the Empress Cry 地府签到千年，投胎气哭女帝 Invincible Master无敌大神Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted After Li Heng died, his soul entered the underworld. He thought he would be reincarnated, but instead he unlocked a sign-in System in the Hall of the King of Hell. And so he became a lowly underworld officer who swept floors, wandering through every corner of the underworld. “Ding! You signed in at the Hall of the King of Hell and received the King of Hell's Sword!” “Ding! You signed in on the Eighteenth Level of Hell and received the Primordial Demon God Spear!” “Ding! You signed in at the Hall 15.1kReads8.6Score68kShelves

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    "Sweeping the Underworld for a Thousand Years, A Divine Body of Immortals and Demons Emerges"—The humblest ant in hell harbors the sharpest blade in the Three Realms! In the eighteen levels of hell, where blood-red clouds press down, a nine-hundred-foot-tall ghost's breath can tear through the void. But the young man wielding a broom leisurely sweeps a patch of pure land at the feet of a demon god. "Ding! Successfully checked in at the feet of a world-destroying ghost, obtaining the Primordial Immortal-Slaying Technique!" Li Changsheng licked his lips, the tip of his broom igniting a wisp of Netherworld True Fire. No one knew that this sinful soul, punished by the Great Emperor of Fengdu to sweep for a thousand years, had already checked in 108,000 times at the end of the Yellow Springs. The moment he threw down the broom, the lotus platform of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva suddenly cracked, and the Book of Life and Death in the Yama Palace spontaneously combusted—because the sealed divine body of immortals and demons was opening its scarlet eyes from the deepest part of the eighteen levels of hell!

31. 81 新 On Our Wedding Night, the Sickly Prince and I Fled Together 新婚夜：我和病娇王爷一起逃婚 Deng Feng灯枫Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted Yu Jiao transmigrated. That night, dressed in her wedding gown, she hid in an alley and ran into a man in red. “Hey, what a coincidence! Are you running away from your wedding too?” “Yeah.” “I’m marrying Chu Yin. What about you?” “Hah. My name is Chu Yin.” After becoming the wife of a bewitching, sickly prince, Yu Jiao lived in constant fear. Rumor had it the Princess Consort of Yan wouldn’t survive three days. Yu Jiao turned to ask, “How long have we been married?” Chu Yin replied, “Be good, sw 12.9kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves

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    Yu Jiao and Chu Yin, a sweet and innocent little rabbit and a possessive and obsessive prince, embark on a journey of mutual redemption, though there are many tearful moments along the way! "Yu Jiao, Chu Yin loves you, loves you so much, more than anything, more than myself. I love you so much that I want to keep you by my side forever, to melt you into my heart, and never let you leave. But Shi Huaiwu has wings, you can fly freely, anyway, there are trees behind you when you get tired of flying."

32. 82 出 The Night I Left the Palace, the Mad Emperor Took Me by Force 出宫当晚，被疯批帝王强取豪夺 Clashing Gold and Flying Jade铿金霏玉Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, delicate palace maid vs. cold, ruthless, obsessive emperor] [Palace intrigue, neither lead is chaste + powerful male lead, weak female lead, and he’s completely unhinged + possessive love + a long road to winning her back] Yue Ling was a vain little palace maid. Hoping to enjoy a life of luxury and wealth, she seduced the emperor and worked tirelessly to win his favor, but still met a tragic end. After being reborn, Yue Ling saw things clearly. Rather than tread on thin ice in the de 25.5kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves

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    I haven't read such a good book in a long time. I highly recommend it.

33. 83 母 Becoming Empress of the Realm by Pretending to Be the Chancellor's Widowed Sister-in-Law 母仪天下，从冒充丞相寡嫂开始 Luo Chunshui洛春水Ancient Romance630k WordsCompleted [Revenge + Face-Slapping the Scum + Lighthearted + Sweet Romance] When you’re out in the world, you can choose your own identity. To infiltrate high society and avenge the massacre of her sister’s family, Feng Qingsui decides to pose as the distant cousin of a prestigious household. But just as she’s about to seek their help, the household she picked is raided by the Imperial Guards. She tries another family. Raided. Then another. Raided again. At her wit’s end, she knocks on the door of the “Pr 23.9kReads9.4Score4kShelves

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    I highly recommend this book I recently read. The female protagonist's revenge is so satisfying! The pacing is incredibly fast, with no dragging at all; she even manages to bring down the crown prince. In other books, the revenge scene would take hundreds of chapters to unfold.

34. 84 团 The Beloved Little Childhood Friend, The Bandit Bosses Can't Hide Anymore 团宠小青梅，山匪大佬们藏不住了 Fragrant Wood Terrace木香台Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Reclusive experts + an ensemble cast's comeback] Everyone on Black Bandit Mountain has a special skill, but they've retired from the martial world to raise children. Who knew life after retirement would be anything but peaceful! Zhizhi goes fishing, and the fish leap right into her net? Zhizhi goes down the mountain and catches a notorious bandit? Zhizhi goes to the academy and makes a name for herself in a fight! Zhizhi goes to the capital, and, well... The realm falls into chaos, and the dyna 30.9kReads9.5Score5.3kShelves

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    This one is good, it's a historical romance, sweet and loving childhood sweetheart story.

35. 85 咸 The Lazy Concubine Just Wants to Cling to a Powerful Patron, but the Aloof Prince Is Hooked 咸鱼侍妾只想抱大腿，高冷王爷却被钓疯了 Seven An Coins七桉钱Ancient Romance589k WordsOngoing (Transmigration / palace and household intrigue / raising a child / doted on exclusively in the later stages / love grows over time / everyday life) Ye Qing, a notorious actress, transmigrates one day into the body of a concubine of Prince Jing, the fourth son of the Great Yue emperor. As a concubine, without the prince's favor, her status is even lower than a maid's. To live comfortably, she decides to cling tightly to the biggest pillar in the prince's manor: the aloof Prince Jing. Ye Qing pre 406Reads8.9Score—Shelves
36. 86 小 The Palace Maid Is Soft and Sweet, and the Emperor Cherishes Her 小宫女又软又娇，皇上宠她入骨 Silver Charm银娇Ancient Romance530k WordsCompleted [HE; a cold, powerful emperor VS a carefree little palace maid, not both virgins] A Zhi grew up in the palace and knew all its twists and turns. Her goal was clear: eat well and wait to die! Who could have guessed that one day, while delivering a meal, she would catch the emperor’s eye? Terrified, A Zhi packed her little bundle that very night, determined to make a run for it at dawn! But before she could get away, she and her pitifully small bundle were sent straight to Taihe Palace. Only after 20.8kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves
37. 87 我 I Lie Flat on My Good Looks 我靠美貌躺平了 A Journey Through Mountains and Seas山海一程Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both are devoted only to each other + sweet romance + marriage first, love later + mutual devotion] That day in the peach grove, it wasn’t the wind that stirred, but the heart… Song Zhaoyue was born into the body of an unfavored concubine-born daughter of a marquis’s household. Her stepmother forced her to marry a playboy who drank, gambled, and visited brothels, so she turned around and entered the palace selection instead! Who could have guessed she would be granted in marriage to Prince Yan, 35kReads9.1Score4.4kShelves
38. 88 娘 One Tear from the Empress, and She Acts Her Way to the Emperor's Throne 娘娘一滴泪，演到帝王送凤位 Little Peeled Egg剥壳的小蛋蛋Ancient Romance589k WordsCompleted [Story complete; easy to get around] Shen Qingfu transmigrated into a rebirth novel. The reborn heroine, Chu Can, had grown up with the crown prince, Ning Xuanli, as his childhood sweetheart. Given a second chance at life, she wanted no love, only power and riches. To become the most special person in the crown prince’s heart, she played hard to get. She had schemes, but no feelings. Shen Qingfu was nothing more than the most insignificant cannon fodder in the rebirth novel. Shen Qingfu gave a s 303Reads9.1Score—Shelves
39. 89 震 Shocking! My Online Dating Partner Turns Out to Be the Campus Belle! 震惊！我的网恋对象竟然是校花！ Hardworking Old Jiu奋斗老九Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [One heroine + sweet everyday romance + sign-in System + tycoon] Chu Heng is reborn back in his college days, and runs into something strange as soon as he starts school! The aloof campus belle is actually making the first move! “Chu Heng, let’s dance together!” “Thanks, but no. I’m at college, but my heart’s online. Sorry, I already have a girlfriend!” “Chu Heng, I bought you an energy drink. Remember to drink it!” “What the heck! That’s already the ninth bottle you’ve bought me! Are you trying 7.7kReads9.1Score913Shelves

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    This story, filled with misunderstandings and surprises, will unfold in "Rebirth of a Campus Romance." Follow Chu Heng's footsteps to unveil the mystery of the school beauty and experience this sweet and exciting campus romance adventure.

40. 90 我EN Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.3M WordsCompleted A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 992.2kReads9.9Score158.5kShelves

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    The story takes place in a world shrouded in mist, where Earth faces the threat of "mysterious" creatures from the Cthulhu Mythos. Only the Great Xia Kingdom survives due to its "mortal realm." Among humanity, "Night Watchmen" emerge, awakening extraordinary abilities to defend against the invasion of mythical creatures.

41. 91 炮 After Her Mind Was Read, the Cannon-Fodder Cutie Lies Flat by Living for the Gossip 炮灰萌宝被读心后，靠吃瓜躺平啦 Swinging in the Moonlit Night月夜秋千荡Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Mind Reading + Gossip + Beloved by the Whole Family + Adorable Baby + play the pig to eat the tiger + Feel-Good Story] Hua Qingqing transmigrated into a book. Thinking of the whole family of villains, who kept courting death in all kinds of ways and making life difficult for the heroine, her mother, and her brothers, she knew that in the end each of them would meet a tragic fate and die without a proper burial. Hua Qingqing was numb. She hurried to step in and stop them. Hua Qingqing saw her up 1.7kReads9.1Score264Shelves
42. 92 一 A First-Rank Commoner 一品布衣 Li Poshan李破山Historical3.5M WordsCompleted [War + passion + history] “Mu, want a wife? Just say the word and I'll bring one over for you later.” A streetwise young rascal crosses paths with a wealthy girl fleeing disaster. I transmigrated into a chaotic age. Armed with blades, bows, and horses, I'll protect my family and keep us alive. 17.2kReads8.9Score2.7kShelves

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    The first book started slowly but improved, while the second book, with its humor, is more promising. Fellow readers looking for something to read might want to check them out.

43. 93 反EN Villain: My Little Brother is the Chosen One 反派：我的弟弟是天选之子 I Keep a Fat Rabbit家养了只肥兔Eastern Fantasy4.3M WordsCompleted "Lovably awful villain + wish fulfillment + scheming + lighthearted + sly trickster + shameless + not an invincible protagonist" Qin Feng transmigrated into the ancient wilderness as the eldest young master of the Qin family. His twin younger brother was the legendary Chosen One, and possessed a one-in-ten-thousand Supreme Bone. He thought he could ride his brother’s coattails to the peak of life, but then an unprincipled System showed up and told him there was a bright future in being a villain 342.4kReads9.5Score38.6kShelves
44. 94 闪 After Our Flash Marriage, My Wealthy CEO Husband Spoils Me Rotten 闪婚后，我被豪门总裁老公宠上天 Gathering the Milky Way揽星河Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + love grows over time + age gap + one-on-one romance + happy ending] [Sweet newlywed life, no melodrama, pure sweetness] *CEO of a publicly traded company x graduate student nearing graduation *Cold, sharp-tongued, fatherly male lead x gentle, radiant, intelligent female lead Qiao Yue had always been indifferent to the idea of marriage. Getting married would fulfill the wish of the elders who loved her, and it was simply something society expected her to do. So why 6.3kReads8.9Score619Shelves

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    Do you believe in destiny? Perhaps fate is playing a cruel joke on you, but it will surely reward you in the end. This book is a story of bittersweet beginnings.

45. 95 神 Tycoon: I'm Really the Big Villain 神豪：我真的是大反派啊 Brand-New Little Keyboard崭新的小键盘Urban4.3M WordsCompleted Qin Lang transmigrated into a world where several web novels had merged. His grandfather was one of the few remaining decorated veterans! His father was a government official with immense power! His mother was a businesswoman worth a fortune! And he was the Qin family’s sole heir! How could someone with such an all-powerful, wealthy background be the original story’s great villain? Was he destined to be relentlessly face-slapped by the protagonist, with his family reduced to a stepping stone for 36.3kReads9.3Score2.9kShelves

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    Your humble servant has conducted a thorough food safety test; it is safe to consume.

46. 96 反EN Villain: The Female Lead Overhears My Inner Thoughts and Her Persona Crumbles 反派：女主偷听我心声人设崩了 Xiao Yu萧禹Urban2.7M WordsCompleted Tang Yu transmigrates into the world of a modern power fantasy novel, where he becomes a rich, playboy villain. Every time he survives a story arc, he gets a reward! He decides to play it safe and keep his head down all the way to the ending! From the start, he calls off an arranged marriage to avoid being beaten to death by the Dragon King! But unexpectedly, everyone is acting around him, determined to make him draw their hatred. Su Muyue: “You want to break off the engagement? No, you don't.” 78.8kReads9.4Score7kShelves
47. 97 开EN I Threaten the Female Lead from the Start, and I'm Set on Being the Villain 开局威胁女主，这个反派我当定了 A Hundred Years of Nurturing Benevolence百年树仁Urban2.2M WordsCompleted [Scheming, shameless, hilarious. Pure-love fans, beware] Jiang Che transmigrated into the role of a rich second-generation villain in a modern wish-fulfillment novel, and was bound to a God-Tier Choice System. From the start, he happened to catch the heroine trying to sneak a peek at the exam papers. A villain’s choice was triggered! [Choice One: Pretend you saw nothing] [Choice Two: Shout at her, drawing a crowd] [Choice Three: ...] And so, a perverted supervillain was born. To avoid being 79.7kReads8.9Score6.6kShelves
48. 98 昭 Zhao Yue’s Farewell 昭钺辞 Rain Falls on the Mountain Pagoda Tree雨落山槐Ancient Romance259k WordsOngoing [Assassin heroine vs. young scholar in a general’s household + revenge + woman disguised as a man + devoted one-on-one romance + heroine’s growth] A great fire burned away Zhao Yue’s past and changed her life forever. She emerged from the ashes, carrying an unquenchable obsession, and entered Xuanjing City to uncover the truth. In this imperial capital, where schemes lurked everywhere, she met a steadfast friend who would share life and death with her, and the gentle, resolute man who would chan —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I love the female lead's free-spirited personality; she's a character who grows and develops, incredibly strong in the early stages, and an all-around powerhouse later on 😘

49. 99 不 No Eavesdropping on the Emperor 不许偷听朕说话 Yin Zaishui尹在水Ancient Romance925k WordsCompleted An Jiu transmigrated into the body of a young palace maid who wanted to climb into the emperor’s bed. The moment she opened her eyes, the tyrant ran his sword straight through the maid who had tried to seduce him. The next day, the tyrant killed a senior maid who served one of the consorts. On the third day, a maid who tasted the emperor’s food died from poison. Being a palace maid was a high-risk job. An Jiu decided to work hard, save up, cherish her life, and stay away from the tyrant. But the 78.3kReads9.4Score13kShelves

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    "Who's Talking Bad About Me?" Is a historical novel brimming with political intrigue and humor. The story revolves around the power struggles between the emperor and his court officials. The protagonist, as the emperor, must navigate the open and covert attacks of the court while simultaneously resolving rumors and gossip among the people, showcasing the wisdom and helplessness of an emperor. The novel is witty and engaging, with a tight plot that balances the tension of court intrigue with moments of lighthearted humor. The protagonist's intelligence and humor are memorable, while also revealing the loneliness and pressure behind power. Overall, it's a well-written work that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, offering both entertainment and depth.

50. 100 逼 On the Day I Was Forced to Marry, I Casually Dragged the Richest Man Off to Get Our Marriage License 逼婚当天，我随手拉首富去领证 Liu Niuniu刘牛牛Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Overbearing CEO + Devoted, Sweet Romance + Wealthy CEO + Contemporary Romance + Punishing Scumbags and Face-Slapping + Contract Marriage] To get out of her eccentric grandfather’s forced marriage arrangement, Li Xing’er decides to get married on a whim, joining the Li family, who have long wanted her as their daughter-in-law. On their first meeting, Li Xing’er gets a marriage certificate with the stranger Li Zechen and moves in with him. He’s handsome, comes from a good family, and, most import 9kReads9.0Score761Shelves

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    Can arranged marriages really last? In the end, you might find that even a random person you pick at the wedding would be far better than the arranged one.

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