The Hidden Gems on Tomato: Thought-Provoking, Flaws Don't Diminish the Whole, and Excellent Writing 番茄里的细糠（有深度，瑕不掩瑜，文笔抗打）

1. 1051 重 Back to the 1980s: Bringing My Family of Six to a Better Life 重回八零：带着全家六口过好日子 Yu Fu余弗Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The Gu family has no sons, only four daughters. Plenty of people in the village are waiting to laugh at them. But they wait and wait, only to watch the Gu family build a two-story house and buy a car. They hear the family has even bought a grand home in the capital. The Gu sisters are each more successful and more devoted to their parents than the last. The villagers: What are you waiting for? Go home and have daughters! After being reborn, Gu Siqing discovers that her sisters are nothing like t 92.9kReads9.4Score5.6kShelves
2. 1052 向 To Zhouzhou 向周舟 Yu Yezao俞叶早Modern Romance274k WordsCompleted [Short drama now streaming] [Gentle, composed top student VS warm, devoted tech expert] Some people are like rainbows: you only know they exist once you meet them. After a family upheaval, Zhou Zhou ends her overseas posting and returns to City H. The news reaches Cheng Yanran, now a partner at a high-tech company. After several sleepless nights, Cheng decides to take a chance and adds her on WeChat, using selling a car as an excuse! A decade-long unrequited love finally bears fruit in a story t 14.9kReads9.3Score1.5kShelves
3. 1053 喂 Hey! Don’t Let the Nice Guy Bully the Brooding One! 喂！别让老实人欺辱阴湿男啊！ Little Duckling小鸭鸭Modern Romance198k WordsOngoing [Sweet, gentle, pretty girl ❌ devoted, cunning, dark heir] [Both virgins ➕ self-persuasion ➕ secret crush ➕ cohabitation and identity reveal ➕ sweet romantic tension] When Wen Yinian saw a man passed out by the roadside, she kindly called the police. The next second, she was bound to a system. [Congratulations on saving the male lead. Your role as the wicked girlfriend is now unlocked. Earn 100 villain points, or you’ll die!] Wen Yinian: ? Hello? Anyone there? She was just passing by! She takes 23.2kReads7.7Score3.9kShelves
4. 1054 婚 After We Married, Pei Heng Kept Demanding a Divorce, Until I Finally Stopped Caring About Him 婚后，裴珩一直嚷着要离婚，直到我真的不管他了 The Pretentious Fox爱装的狐狸11k WordsCompleted After We Married, Pei Heng kept clamoring for a divorce, until I finally stopped caring about him 8.1kReads—Score101Shelves
5. 1055 野 Wild and Untamable 野性，难驯 secret02Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted [Cool, glamorous actress ✖ arrogant lawyer] [Workplace reality show + pregnancy before love + healing and redemption] When they first met, Si Luo mistook Duan Zhixing for a paparazzo. She smashed his camera and walked off with his baseball cap. A month later, Si Luo was filming a variety show as a guest commentator when she discovered that the “purple-haired weirdo” paparazzo was actually the show’s legal adviser! Si Luo: Hehehe, he’s not going to sue me, is he? The next time they met, Si Luo en 2.9kReads8.4Score431Shelves
6. 1056 端 I Went Home for the Dragon Boat Festival, and My Flash-Married Husband's Secret Was Exposed 端午回老家，闪婚老公掉马了 The Pretentious Fox爱装的狐狸27k WordsCompleted I went back to my hometown for the Dragon Boat Festival, and my flash-married husband was exposed 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
7. 1057 七 At Seven Years Old, I Was Chosen to Take Part in the Rules Horror Game 七岁的我，被选中参加规则怪谈 One-Sixth六分之一Mystery522k WordsCompleted No female lead + national fate + eerie mysteries + comedy + unconventional ideas Lin Yuan transmigrates to Blue Star, a parallel world, and is chosen to take part in a rules-based horror game. From the start, he activates an SSS-rank talent. [SSS-Rank Talent: Ghostbane] [Talent Effect 1: Rules are completely useless against you. When you break the rules of a horror scenario, the corruption of its world has no effect on you.] [Talent Effect 2: When a creature in a horror scenario feels negative e 59.4kReads9.6Score6.6kShelves
8. 1058 闺 My Best Friend Couldn't Stand Her Dull, Boring Childhood Friend, So She Introduced Him to Me, a Woman Who'd Never Dated 闺蜜看不上她呆板无趣的竹马，便介绍给了母单的我 The Pretentious Fox爱装的狐狸9k WordsCompleted My best friend thought her childhood sweetheart was too stiff and boring, so she introduced him to me, a woman who'd never dated anyone. 569Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 1059 穿 Transmigrate Into a Book Set in the 1970s: The Cannon-Fodder Female Lead Gives Up and Takes It Easy 穿书七零：炮灰女配咸鱼了 A Little Feather一个小羽毛Modern Romance468k WordsCompleted [Period setting + Transmigrate into a book + Spatial powers + Married] She wakes up as the central figure at a funeral, having transmigrated into a period novel as a spiteful, selfish woman. Well, in that case, she might as well let loose. Her persona is already established, and she has a golden finger. Why work hard when she could have a wonderful life without lifting a finger? Liu Qingqing declares, “I’m going to be a couch potato.” 18kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves
10. 1060 春 Scheming for a Night of Passion 春宵谋幸 Glutinous Rice Cake江米糕Ancient Romance1.2M WordsOngoing [No Transmigration. Native-Born Heroine Develops Early On, Becomes Powerful Later.] [Everyone's Darling, Not a Submissive Wife. Political Intrigue, Coming-of-Age Female Lead, Multiple Male Leads, All Pure and All End Up with Her.] Shen Zhixing died a pathetic death in her previous life. As the only daughter of a marquis's household, she gave everything to help a man ascend the throne. In the end, her family was branded traitors plotting rebellion. When she begged him, all she got was a death tha 13.8kReads8.9Score2.1kShelves

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    The writing is really good. Each simulation has a judgment, which feels like returning to Dream of the Red Chamber. (Please ignore the name and cover [stare]) Actually, this novel is a female-centric story. There are many male characters who are different types and charming, but they can never compare to the female lead. The female lead is intelligent, resourceful, and good at turning adversity into opportunity. She is constantly growing, from being stubborn about the past to facing the future, from depending on others to stepping onto the throne of the emperor. Men are just the steps she takes to rise. Some of the words and events in the story will give people unexpected inspiration, and the plot is also unpredictable.

11. 1061 契 After the Contract Ends, Mr. Zhou Loses Control 契约到期后，周先生失控了 The Pretentious Fox爱装的狐狸Modern Romance52k WordsOngoing [Strong-Willed College Student x Aloof, Sharp-Tongued CEO] [Contractual Relationship] [Mutual Healing] [He Chases Her After the Breakup] [Happy Ending] A desperate attempt to save herself in a bar late at night brings Cen Xi face-to-face with Zhou Jin, a powerful man at the top of society. He's seen his share of people sucking up to the powerful, but her pride and backbone leave him utterly captivated. When Cen Xi, with nowhere else to turn, sets aside her pride and asks him for help, he takes a 164Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 1062 与 We Corresponded for Two Months, but the Crown Prince Said He Had Mistaken Me for Someone Else? 与太子通信两个月，他却说认错了人？ The Pretentious Fox爱装的狐狸21k WordsCompleted After two months of exchanging letters with the crown prince, he said he had mistaken me for someone else? 305Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 1063 霸 My CEO Boyfriend Is Crazy About Me 霸总男友超爱我 The Pretentious Fox爱装的狐狸11k WordsCompleted My CEO Boyfriend Is Crazy About Me 23Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 1064 毕 After Graduation, I Went Home to Become the Clan Chief! 毕业后回家当族长！ Hair Loss or No Hair Loss脱发不脱发Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted What would you do if you suddenly won a fortune? Su Qiao had never imagined something so unbelievably lucky could happen to her. She’d always worked part-time jobs to earn money, until one day, on a whim, she bought a lottery ticket and won. Su Qiao quietly claimed the prize without hesitation, packed her things, and headed straight home. “Dad, we’ve got a bridge now!” Everyone who knew Su Qiao knew she was beautiful but had no interest in romance. All she cared about was making money. When she 6.2kReads8.1Score564Shelves

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    Despite its low rating, this book is truly well-written. The depiction of love and family relationships is particularly excellent. My favorite part is the perspective of the male supporting character (the female lead's boyfriend, who doesn't have many scenes): the mother's viewpoint is that the godson adopted by the female lead will also be a help to her grandchildren (the male supporting character's family is a very wealthy family).

15. 1065 强 I Force-Kissed the Campus Heartthrob, and He Blocked Me 强吻校草后，他拉黑了我 The Pretentious Fox爱装的狐狸10k WordsCompleted After I kissed the campus heartthrob by force, he blocked me 524Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 1066 宝 Baby, Will You Choose Me? 宝宝，选我好不好 Sweet Peach Berry Yeah甜桃莓莓耶Modern Romance448k WordsCompleted [Print edition under contract] [Forced romance + school days to city life + secret crush + both are each other’s only one] [Troublemaker heir x sweet, well-behaved girl] Shen Wumian’s younger brother rear-ends a luxury car by accident and is hit with a two-million-yuan bill. The creditor is Ke Ran. Ke Ran is a rich young master who has returned from Britain. Born into a wealthy family, he has a bold, carefree face and is a favored son of heaven at the very top of the social pyramid. Shen Wumian 89.9kReads9.1Score9.6kShelves

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    The only 9.9-Rated masterpiece I came across, absolutely amazing! It's incredibly good and stunning, a real eye-opener. While watching, I couldn't stop smiling; I was grinning like a proud aunt the whole time, hehe~, definitely worth watching...!!!

17. 1067 穿 Transmigrated to a State-Owned Factory in the 1970s: From the Start, I Land a Cushy Job 穿到七零国营厂，开局考上萝卜岗 Have a Cookie吃一块曲奇Modern Romance358k WordsCompleted 1970s + no rural assignment + multiple Systems + career building + strengthening the nation through research Overnight, Shi Xia becomes a minor supporting character in a period novel, an unemployed youth at a state-owned factory. Her mind is in turmoil. The good news: she has a bunch of Systems. The bad news: every one of them is still in beta. No matter. She'll handle it. The male lead who failed his blind date? No need to waste him: let him go to the countryside and suffer. The womanizer who c 18kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves
18. 1068 重 Reborn, I Tear Apart My Vicious Brother-in-Law's Family 重生后，手撕恶毒弟媳一家 The Pretentious Fox爱装的狐狸10k WordsCompleted After Being Reborn, I Tear Apart My Vicious Younger Brother's Family 58Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 1069 小 The Little Highness Has a Screw Loose 小殿下他脑子有坑 I Eat Pomelos Without Spitting Out the Pith吃柚子不吐皮吖Ancient Romance295k WordsCompleted [Sweet, bold, and outspoken young princess X gentle, seemingly innocent but secretly calculating young prince] Shi Sui transmigrated into the heroine of a classic tragic romance. In the original, the male and female leads' melodramatic love story tortured them from the first chapter to the penultimate one, and still ended in a tragic finale. Shi Sui: Bye-bye, then. I'll pick the devoted second male lead. Basically, it's a story about a laid-back girl using her wonderfully quirky imagination to s 12.2kReads9.5Score1.6kShelves
20. 1070 假 After the Fake Heiress Asked for a Divorce, Her Cold-Faced Husband's Inner Thoughts Were Exposed 假千金提离婚后，冷面老公的心声爆了 The Pretentious Fox爱装的狐狸10k WordsCompleted After the Fake Heiress Asked for a Divorce, Her Cold-Faced Husband's Inner Thoughts Spilled Out 80Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 1071 公 After My Ex-Boyfriend Acquired the Company 公司被前男友收购以后 Zhi Yu知渔Modern Romance514k WordsCompleted [Lazy, bootlicking heroine + arrogant Capricorn who buys your company when you dump him + workplace romance + sweet pampering = rekindled love] The thing Tong Nian regrets most is making a bet with her best friend during her freshman year to flirt with the aloof campus heartthrob Liao Yuncheng. And somehow, it worked! Her second biggest regret is that a year later, she dumped him in a daze, only to be dragged onto his blacklist. His reason: he had no shortage of ordinary friends. N years later. 16.8kReads9.4Score2kShelves
22. 1072 高 High-born Matriarch’s Husband-Taming Manual 高门主母的驯夫手册 Chu Diandian初点点Ancient Romance547k WordsCompleted Cheng Zhao was granted in marriage to Zhou Yuanshen, the youngest duke in the realm. Zhou Yuanshen had a favored concubine with a powerful family backing her, and he was also entangled in an ambiguous relationship with his widowed sister-in-law. He despised the stiff, dull manner of noble-born ladies. And Cheng Zhao had received the most orthodox upbringing of all. Faced with the endless infighting in the Duke’s household, the concubine’s provocations, and her sister-in-law’s covert meddling, Ch 166.6kReads9.0Score25.4kShelves

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    ①This is absolutely fine writing from Tomato, and I trust Jin Fan's writing style. Who hasn't followed this author's works like Luo Ning, Ning Zhen, Si Xingpei, and Qing Zhou? This book is as delicately written and brilliantly conceived as ever. The female lead is a daughter, and the male lead is a son-in-law. The female lead ruthlessly suppresses the second wife as soon as she enters the family. She is a decisive, intelligent, meticulous, and stunningly beautiful young lady from a prominent family. [I also highly recommend it] "I married into this family as the mistress of the house to clean up the messes left by the Duke." Once my position is secure and I have children, the next mess to be cleaned up will be you, Duke. [Cool]

23. 1073 皇 The Royal Family Forced Me Into a Political Marriage, Unaware the Northern Yue Emperor Was My Secret Fiance 皇室绑我去和亲，却不知北越帝是我民间未婚夫 The Pretentious Fox爱装的狐狸10k WordsCompleted The royal family forced me into a political marriage, unaware that the Northern Yue Emperor is my secret fiancé. 54Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 1074 和 After Getting Together with a Eunuch, the Real Princess Was Reborn 和阉贼在一起后，真公主重生了 You Lu由鹿Ancient Romance571k WordsCompleted When Rong Yao was six, she was poisoned and her mind was damaged, leaving her an idiot. Everyone said she had the wits of a six-year-old. To survive, Rong Yao sneaked into the palace and became Princess Shengping's personal maid. She washed the princess's feet and rubbed her back every day, doing light chores. Grateful to Princess Shengping for not despising her as an idiot, Rong Yao secretly climbed into the bed of the powerful eunuch Qi Shen when the princess asked her to become his companio 226.6kReads9.2Score40.8kShelves

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    A pure female-oriented novel!! The entire story revolves around one central theme: the well-being of all people!! [Masterpiece by Que Shi][Masterpiece by Que Shi][Masterpiece by Que Shi] This is not one of those stories where the protagonist assists her younger brother, husband, or father in ascending the throne! Highly recommended! After reading it, you'll feel that this is a true female-oriented novel! It's logical and you'll love the female lead!! [Cool][Cool][Cool] The female lead is intelligent from a young age, very interested in politics, comes up with new ideas, is dedicated to the people, and doesn't hide her ambition! The court officials aren't blindly following her; they may hold feudal beliefs that women shouldn't be emperors or officials, but they have their own thoughts and can see the female lead's sacrifices! [Original novel fan] The first female civil official in this novel wasn't promoted by the female lead, but rather a girl who, through genuine talent, defeated the female lead's uncle, who had the female lead's halo. The female martial arts champion was also awarded the title openly and honestly by the female lead herself after defeating all the men! [Drooling] The emperor father is also great! You can see the female lead's excellence! He saw through the conspiracies and schemes without being blindly deceived, and wasn't bound by feudalistic ideas, willing to give women a chance to shine! The female lead's mother, too, was devoted to her daughter and not bound by romantic love! [Original novel fan][Original novel fan] The crown prince, too, was self-aware and didn't secretly sabotage her; he was a pitiful little thing, but had a good ending! The male lead, in his past life, avenged the female lead and her family; in this life, he's a fanatical, female-centric supporter! Everything he does is for the female lead! His heart belongs only to her! [Salute][Salute][Salute]

25. 1075 沈 The Shen Family’s Fifth Young Lady 沈家五姑娘 Boiled Radish Slices水煮萝卜片Ancient Romance763k WordsCompleted Reborn as the Shen family's Fifth Miss, she no longer envies the wealthy and powerful, yearns for a harmonious household with a husband and concubines, or hopes to win her in-laws' approval. All she wants is to meet a good man and live in peace and happiness. Of course, she'll repay those who harmed her in her past life with vengeance, and those who helped her with gratitude. But what's going on? What is going on with that man? So it was him, after all. 23.6kReads9.1Score2.7kShelves

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    They are all very good, with clear logic and good writing!

26. 1076 致 The Deadly Beauty Trap: A Top-Tier Green Tea Takes Down the Powerful 致命美人计：顶级绿茶杀穿权贵圈 Gion of Flame City烈焰城的祗园Modern Romance1.4M WordsOngoing [Selfish, calculating femme fatale with a sweet exterior + a face and figure that are second to none + seduction + schemes + multiple men] Shen Mingyue grew up in a remote mountain village. As a child, she watched her parents and relatives get beaten to a pulp, only to find that there was no one she could turn to for help. This glimpse of society's dark side taught her early on just how cold the rules of the world could be. Whoever holds power gets to decide what is right! To make sure no one co 111.2kReads8.9Score7kShelves
27. 1077 我 I Am a Prophet: In the Age of Extinction 我是先知：我在灭绝纪 Little Dancing Spark跳动的小火花Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.3M WordsCompleted [Natural Disasters, Superpowers, Saving Others, A Righteous Male Lead, No Zombies, No System, No Harem, Not a Traditional Apocalypse, Some Long Chapters] Completed normally at 1.3 million words. Concise is best, and I won't waste your time! What would the world be like if natural disasters struck hundreds or thousands of times more often? Xu Xing was caught in a flood that swallowed everything, only to discover he'd transmigrated to a world where disasters could erupt at any moment. Angels with 6.3kReads9.0Score499Shelves

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    This is a rare gem among Tomato's works, quite profound. It's a post-apocalyptic story about natural disasters. A massive flood transports the protagonist to a completely new world where different catastrophes occur every minute. Civilization collapses, and humanity becomes like ants struggling to survive. The protagonist, unaware of this, awakens new abilities upon arriving, allowing him to do many things...

28. 1078 无 The Heartless Dao Senior Sister Ran Away While Pregnant 无情道师姐揣孕肚后跑了 White Crane Grass白鹤草Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Li Yao was chosen, because of her unusual constitution, to be the future wife of Xiting Zhi, a prodigy at catching demons. An ordinary mortal, Li Yao was naturally beneath Xiting Zhi's notice. He told her that he would never marry her. Li Yao knew how to read the room. Though she liked him, she never clung to him, and quietly waited for him to convince his family and call off the engagement. But then a great demon wiped out the entire Li family overnight, leaving Li Yao as the sole survivor. Und 7kReads8.7Score622Shelves

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    Is there anyone who doesn't know this book? It's seriously, seriously, seriously good! I love these kinds of novels that start off serious and then turn into a crazy pursuit story where the couple's identities are reversed. It's so addictive, so incredibly addictive!

29. 1079 娇 The Sweet Young Lady Returns to the Countryside, and Her Lovesick Admirer Is Shocking 娇娇小姐回乡村，痴汉手段太惊人 Yi Shuilan易水岚Modern Romance549k WordsCompleted [Both leads’ first love + a domineering CEO from the southwest goes rural + intense romantic push and pull + quiet devotion gets a response + realistic, sweet romance] A gentle, abstinent old flame × a stunning, pure and alluring little white rabbit City girl Chen Man returns to the countryside to care for her grandmother and discovers that her neighbor is an incredibly handsome, domineering CEO. In outsiders’ eyes, Chen Man is refined and elegant. But no one has ever seen her other side. In 149.2kReads9.5Score20kShelves

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    The female lead returns to her village, and the male lead's character is unlike anything I've ever seen before. It's a unique story about returning to a village, and it's incredibly good. I haven't read a story that I truly enjoyed in a long time; I've read it countless times. If you're still looking for something to read after finishing this one, you can check out "Spring in the Old House," which is roughly the same genre.

30. 1080 攀 Ascending to the Dragon's Heights 攀龍 Kaji Yellow Peach咔叽黄桃Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A flirtatious widow with a child ✖️ a reserved warlord who becomes the founding emperor [Complete] Lou Mizhi was born a woman who never learned to accept her lot in life. If she wanted something, she took it by her own merit, even if she had to snatch it away. Her first husband was short-lived and ill-fated, and his family wanted to burn her and her child to ashes? Bah! As if I’d let you! She hid her savings and took her child away from her late husband’s family. With no one to protect them in t 40.4kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves

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    Don't just look at the title, it's really good! Our Lou Mizhi should be like that—loving others, but loving herself even more. It's truly wonderful, and the ending was so satisfying! She said she loved both husbands, of course she loved them, but that didn't stop her from loving power even more! [Laughs][thumbs up]

31. 1081 我 I'm a Master? How Come I Didn't Know? 我是高手我怎么不知道 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Ancient Romance705k WordsCompleted "Feel-good power fantasy"[Words Become Law]+ [Overactive Imaginations]+ [Ensemble Cast] Original title: I’m a Master, So Why Don’t I Know It? Xiao Ranshu suspects this world has gone mad! The dog she picked up is the fearsome Wolf King, renowned for his incredible combat prowess? The servant she hired while out shopping is a great sea monster from the merfolk? That silly rabbit is a Taotie that feeds on dragons... Xiao Ranshu slams the table in fury. “Bullshit! My pets are sweet, cute, and obedi 47.7kReads9.4Score5kShelves
32. 1082 七 A Sweet Flash Marriage in the 1970s 七零闪婚甜蜜蜜 Nine Hundred Million九亿Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [A cozy married life in a bygone era, sweet and slice-of-life, few nasty characters, with a golden finger] Storyline One: When Jiang Wan was at her wits’ end, she proposed marriage (asked for help) to the man she had just met, the man who had saved her. Cheng Yao was drawn to her eyes and casually rescued her. He never expected her to turn around and propose to him (set him up). Jiang Wan: “Are you married?” Cheng Yao looked completely baffled. “??” Jiang Wan tried to work up her courage. “Or do 2.6kReads9.0Score198Shelves

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    It's incredibly good! The female lead is the reincarnation of a Pixiu (a mythical creature), and she has a special space. The author's writing style is excellent and quite profound.

33. 1083 天 Chinese Class Broadcast on the Sky Screen, and the Ancients Are Losing It 天幕直播语文课，古人破防了 vwvwvwHistorical501k WordsOngoing Ancestors, do you realize you’ve been “eating people”? The first text, “Blessing,” shows how feudal ethics devoured Xianglin Sao. The second text, “Kong Yiji,” shows how the feudal imperial examination system devoured Kong Yiji. The texts coming up next include: “An Ode to Epang Palace”: The Qin dynasty fell in the reign of its second emperor. Qin Shi Huang utterly lost it, and we’ll explore the cycle of rise and fall shared by every dynasty in Chinese history. Let all the emperors lose it t 66.6kReads9.1Score5.1kShelves

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    Highly recommended! Don't let the low rating fool you; his writing style and knowledge surpass many 9.5-Rated authors. It blends romantic idealism with realistic restraint, and the author's perspectives effectively synthesize textbook viewpoints, offering a diverse range of insights. The only downside is the slow update schedule. He truly made me fall in love with Tianmu novels, but there's no substitute [crying emoji].

34. 1084 脱 Breaking Free 脱笼 Jiu Ling九棂Modern Romance878k WordsCompleted (A romance about a paper-doll character who awakens, breaks free of the plot, and falls for a younger man.) [Dark, scheming, crazy, possessive male lead VS clear-headed, money-making heiress; younger man, both leads are each other's first and only.] When Song Zhenxing discovers she's merely a minor character in a wealthy-family romance novel, destined to die by suicide after being attacked online, she decides to shed her weak, delicate persona. She turns on the scumbag, builds her fortune and ca 7.2kReads9.2Score862Shelves

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    Jiu Ling's writing is truly excellent! The first book features an awakened and growing female protagonist versus a two-faced younger brother. In front of his sister, he's a sweet and affectionate puppy, but in front of others, he's a ruthless, cunning, and obsessive heir to the family head. The female protagonist was originally cannon fodder in another novel, but after awakening, she defies fate. She's intelligent, clear-headed, and eloquent—not one of those strong female characters who become weak and vulnerable when facing the male lead. Watching her fight back is incredibly satisfying! Jiu Ling's writing is superb; for example, the descriptions of the male lead's appearance and the original novel's male lead are never clichéd, and the descriptions of the environment and the characters' psychology are perfectly matched. It's currently being serialized, so the rating isn't high yet, but it will rise later. The second book, I think, needs no introduction. It was a huge hit on Tomato, featuring Bo Wang and Zhi Zhi. "Wild dogs don't like lonely ghosts, wild dogs like the moon," "Zhi Zhi, I stole the moon," "Holding a heart on the ice, the future is long"... It's about mutual redemption. The side stories could be read as several novels. Jiu Ling is truly a master writer. In short, if you follow Jiuling, you'll eat only divine delicacies. [Heart emoji]

35. 1085 八 A Great Beauty Raises Kids in a Beijing Courtyard, 1980s Style 八零大美人四合院养娃日常 North to South由北向南Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Slice of life + sweet romance + raising children + family life + career) Zhao Jinshu was in her sixties. Her children had grown up and started families of their own, and she had seen her parents-in-law off. She was just about to travel around the country when she was reborn. She returned to the time a few months after she had first moved to the city. Back then, she knew nothing. A young bride from the countryside, she was shy, too embarrassed to speak up, and insecure. Even though her husband 55.7kReads9.3Score4.7kShelves

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    It's very heartwarming, quite different from the formulaic writing of those eras.

36. 1086 0 07 The Butterfly Lovers: Pearl-Bearer 07梁祝：衔珠 Grand Instructor of Eight Hundred Thousand Koroks八十万克洛格总教头Female-Channel Fanfiction809k WordsCompleted [The main story is complete; bonus chapters are updating 🌟] [No transmigration, no System; an alternate setting based on the Eastern Jin dynasty] Fated to meet | Mutual salvation | Eastern Jin aristocracy | The spirit of the Wei and Jin dynasties Their first encounter was nothing more than a dispute over seats at the Xichun House. Spring turned to autumn, and the world changed with the passage of time. She remained poised and dignified, but no longer hid her sharp edges. Ma Wencai: “Just 741Reads8.6Score104Shelves

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    This is a fanfiction about Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, and the couple Yu Zhu and Ma Wencai is so sweet! It features a clever, gentle, but emotionally oblivious princess versus a proud and talented young man who secretly loves the son of a prefect. The heroine is very tolerant of the hero, and the hero is very considerate and caring towards her. Besides the sweet romance, there are many interesting events at the academy. The author is incredibly skilled at quoting classical texts, and the writing is exquisite and superb. Don't miss it!

37. 1087 快 Quick Transmigration: Everyone Knows I'm a Good Person 快穿：所有人都知道我是好人 Sweet Peach Peach Peach甜桃桃桃Modern Romance4.1M WordsOngoing Across three thousand small worlds, there are countless wicked women. Shu Jiao’s task is to make things right for the people whose lives were ruined by all kinds of wicked women. From then on... [World One: I’m a spendthrift? The nation will support me.] She’s kind, generous, patriotic, and beautiful. So what if she likes spending a little money? Let her have it! [World Two: The marquis’s daughter who lies all the time.] Lies? What lies? She’s so gentle and kind. How could she possibly lie? [Wor 130.2kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves

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    Don't let the title fool you; the female protagonist is powerful and highly intelligent, and every world she's in is incredibly satisfying. She doesn't depend on men. I highly recommend the headhunter story—it's amazing! Plus, the author has a wide range of knowledge, so you'll definitely learn something new.

38. 1088 夫 After His Wife Divorces Him, the Warlord Goes Gray Overnight 夫人离婚后，军阀大佬一夜白头 Chu Diandian初点点Modern Romance691k WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name, “Qi Mi,” is available by searching on Tomato. Ning Zhen is forced to marry the warlord Sheng Changyu. Sheng Changyu has a beloved first love, as well as two concubines, and the Sheng household is rife with danger. Ning Zhen is a young heiress who has returned from studying abroad. She can’t adapt to the infighting in the household, and everyone is waiting to see her make a fool of herself. Less than three years later, just as everyone predicted, Ning Zhen wants 79.9kReads9.5Score9.2kShelves

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39. 1089 极 Perfectly Complementary 极致互补 Rock 'n' Roll Orange摇滚桔子Modern Romance222k WordsCompleted [Short drama now streaming] [Emotion-led brand strategist Zhang Xinbei × rational investor Gao Jiawei] Modern romance / cerebral love / workplace maneuvering / mature push and pull A power couple who complement each other · One-on-one · Mutual salvation · (Those who mind a non-virgin heroine should proceed with caution. No rivalry between women, just a normal romance with sound values.) * She is a top-tier brand strategist who breaks through by understanding human nature; he is a capital markets 3.3kReads8.7Score352Shelves
40. 1090 恶 The Wicked Woman's Tale: The Poisoned Legitimate Daughter 恶女传之嫡女有毒 I Love Handsome Men我爱大美男Ancient Romance201k WordsOngoing [One-on-One Romance + Everyone's Favorite + Transmigration + System + Reborn + Light Political Intrigue + Fantasy] Shangguan Yunyao (Shen Wangshu) x Xiao Jingheng (Shen Huaiyu) Happy ending + Both chaste Shangguan Yunyao was like the moon in the heavens, recognized throughout the capital as its foremost beauty, and possessed of a heart as kind as a bodhisattva's. But one remark accusing her of using food handouts to exploit ordinary people's lives for show earned her a reputation for hypocrisy. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead single-handedly confronts the heartthrob and his simp [kissing emojis] They did nothing wrong, yet they dump all their malice on her.

41. 1091 王 The Prince’s Cherished Treasure 王府心尖宠 Tea Scatters荼散Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted Sixteen years ago, because of a remark by an old Daoist, Su Niannian and her twin sister were raised apart. For sixteen years, her sister grew up with their parents and siblings, while Su Niannian was raised by their grandmother. Sixteen years later, her sister returned to the capital with their parents, only to discover that Su Niannian, left behind in the capital, had become the apple of Prince Su's household's eye. "We don't care about them! Our prince's estate is bigger and prettier than the 24.9kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves

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    Sixteen years ago, due to a remark made by an old Taoist priest, Su Niannian and her twin sister were separated and raised separately. The older sister grew up with their parents, while Su Niannian grew up with her grandmother. Sixteen years later, the older sister returns to the capital with her parents, only to discover that Su Niannian, left alone in the capital, has become the darling of the Prince Su's household.

42. 1092 沈 Mr. Shen, Your Little Nanny Went Off to Argue with Someone Again 沈先生，你家小保姆又去怼人了 Song Fan宋饭Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted The short drama has aired [Sweet romance + hilarious antics + healing + slow-burn love + mutual devotion in body and soul] [Bright, cheerful puppy-like heroine vs. gloomy, tsundere iceberg of a lucky-cat hero] Shen Yuqing was set up by a rival and got into a car accident. He barely survived, but has been confined to a wheelchair ever since. His younger brother hired countless caregivers to look after him, but Shen Yuqing drove every one of them away. Then he met Song Tinghuan. Song Tinghuan didn 17.7kReads9.2Score2kShelves

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    🥝🥝This is absolutely the funniest book I've read out of over 1000 Tomato books; it's hilarious from beginning to end. Song Tinghuan is assigned to work as a nanny at the Shen family's house—room and board included, a base salary of 20,000 yuan, and unlimited bonuses. Song Tinghuan promptly accepts the job, discovering that not only are the benefits great, but the employer is also very nice. Most importantly, it's incredibly useful. For example, at the amusement park, pushing him through the disabled access allows them to skip the line. If they get tired and have nowhere to sit, they can sit in his wheelchair. If they forget their money while shopping, they can leave him there as collateral; no employer will worry about him running away.

43. 1093 潮 A Feverish Secret of the Heart 潮热心事 Nong Ying侬影Modern Romance420k WordsCompleted [A romance-focused writer with no tricks. Please refrain from picking apart the story, copying its rankings, or borrowing from it in any way. Respect the characters in this book. Copyright infringement will be pursued.] Xiang Mingzheng × Shen Huilin (a charming, playboy heir × a cool, reserved student) [Powerful family background + dominant love interest + secret crush + pregnancy] 1. In the early spring of her twenty-second year, Shen Huilin saw Xiang Mingzheng for the second time. There were 19.3kReads8.9Score2kShelves
44. 1094 降 Descending Into His Heart 降临他心上 Scallion Egg Pancake葱香鸡蛋饼Modern Romance404k WordsCompleted [Physical edition available for preorder on April 4] + [Short drama now streaming] [Sweet youth romance] + [Both leads are pure] Zhou Ran, owner of Xiacheng’s most famous tattoo shop, is synonymous with coldness and wildness. The first time Xia Mian sees him, she barges into his tattoo shop and asks for a butterfly tattoo. “What color do you want?” “Green.” “What shade of green?” Xia Mian hesitates, then points to his light green hair. “That exact shade.” Zhou Ran: “?” - People in Xiacheng say t 31.6kReads9.5Score4.7kShelves
45. 1095 我 My Third Older Sister Is Reborn 我的三姐是重生的 I Want to Win the Lottery Every Day每天都想中大奖Modern Romance953k WordsOngoing This is a story about a family growing together, centered throughout on the ordinary daily life of the Tang family. It features a small ensemble cast and multiple perspectives, with a little more focus on the older sisters early on. Main character: Tang Xue, the fourth child in the family and one of a pair of twin sisters. Sweet, gentle, and thoughtful, she is sensible and grateful, and always cares for every member of her family. She isn't the family's only center of attention, but she's the gl 56.9kReads9.0Score5kShelves

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    The parents in the first book are very adventurous, while the second book features a strong female protagonist.

46. 1096 智 Wise Men Avoid Love, and the Noble Consort Wants No Responsibility 智者不入爱河，贵妃不想负责 Uncle Luo洛叔叔Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Being a beggar would be better than being in the harem. Shen Qing is despairing over her current identity. The female lead won't appear for another two years, and Shen Qing is the lowest-ranking consort in the male lead's harem. Her father is useless, and she has neither money nor power. It seems her only option is to wait for the emperor's favor. To make matters worse, she has a face that attracts trouble. If she fights for influence, she has no leverage; if she doesn't, she'll just get bullied 42.4kReads9.5Score5.1kShelves
47. 1097 想 You Want a Platonic Relationship? Don't Make Your Big Brother Laugh 想搞柏拉图？别逗你哥笑了 Jin Chuan锦川Modern Romance464k WordsOngoing (Not a power fantasy with a strong female lead. A funny, meme-filled story set in a CEO romance. Complete.) [Academic workhorse x love-struck assistant who throws herself at him] Age gap / comedy and memes / happy ending Wen Xing suspected she was the second female lead in a CEO romance. The heroine was her best friend. Her friend’s family fell on hard times, and the CEO swept in to marry her by contract. Her friend twisted her ankle, and the CEO appeared in a flash, wrapping an arm around her w 149.4kReads9.3Score26.9kShelves
48. 1098 嫁 After Marrying the Mad Crown Prince to Bring Him Good Fortune 嫁给疯批太子冲喜后 You Shi尤时Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The unfavored legitimate daughter of the Mu family is ordered by imperial decree to marry the crown prince, Zhou Jing, who is at death's door, to bring him good luck. Plenty of people wait to laugh at her, saying she might just end up bringing him luck by killing him in bed. When Zhou Jing opens his eyes, he finds himself with a fiancée. The young woman is clearly terrified of him, but still can't help swearing her loyalty. “Your Highness, I'll treat you very well.” “Your Highness, after you pas 33.4kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves
49. 1099 青 Snow in Qingzhou 青州雪 The Little Student Who Loves Meat爱吃肉的小同学Ancient Romance747k WordsCompleted Historical Romance | Alternate History [Family and country first | No golden fingers, no transmigration, no rebirth | One-on-one romance | Happy ending] This story involves ghosts and spirits. The heroine grows over the course of the story, so please keep that in mind before reading. A lone spirit wanders the mortal world, its clothes stained by golden-lamp dew, its feet treading on the fragrance of time. Yet it cannot enter the cycle of reincarnation or journey to the next life. The Lord of the 9.6kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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    These are some of Tomato's favorite books. They have deep storylines, profound themes, well-developed characters, and are very engaging. Highly recommended!

50. 1100 我 I Find the Top Scholar So Charming 我见探花多娇媚 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Jing Bao has three wishes: First, protect the family estate of the main branch; second, enter the Imperial College, place third in the palace examinations, and bring honor to the family; third, keep living as a man in disguise until the end. Lord Gu has three wishes too: First, help someone protect their family estate; second, help that someone place third in the palace examinations; third, bring the disguised top scorer home and make her the mistress of the household. 4.1kReads9.4Score756Shelves

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