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Any Male Leads With the Pathetic Puppy-Dog Type? 求卑微小狗类型的男主！

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I'd like a story where the male lead had a terrible childhood, and the heroine comes along and helps him heal. Because of his long, difficult life, he's still very insecure and careful around her. I don't want a male lead who's a yandere or overly obsessive.

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1 Sickly Obsession: The Paranoid CEO Begs Me to Love Him 病态占有：偏执总裁跪求我疼疼他 Frozen Raccoon冻狸Modern Romance214k WordsCompleted [Obsessive, self-effacing madman × aloof designer] [Both untouched + yandere + utterly doting + long-planned schemes + humble male lead] Shen Qingwan firmly believes Fu Yanchen is the culprit who took her brother Shen Qingfeng’s life. The wind howls across the rooftop. Shen Qingwan holds a knife in one hand, its sharp edge against her neck, her gaze icy cold. Behind her, Fu Yanchen kneels on the ground. “Wanwan... come back, please. I’ll agree to anything... I’m begging you... don’t hurt yourse 366Reads6.7Score—Shelves
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The male protagonist is super humble, insecure, and always kneels down and cries!
2 My Mr. Lin Doesn’t Talk 我的林先生不说话 Xu Xiaoyu徐小雨Modern Romance203k WordsCompleted [One couple + first love + love at first sight + mutual devotion and affection] [Warm, attentive special education teacher ✖ insecure, sensitive full-time writer] * After moving into her new home, Lin Zhaozhao always assumed her neighbor was a beautiful, kind-hearted young woman who loved life, until one evening she saw the handsome Lin Xingye step out of the elevator. One day, Lin Zhaozhao announced to her parents, “You two are going to have a son-in-law!” Another day, faced with her editor’s r 39.9kReads9.5Score6.8kShelves
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The male protagonist who cried like a baby dog, a healing love that goes both ways
3 Reborn and Cherished: Mr. Fu Is Too Frail to Care for Himself 重生偏爱：傅先生柔弱不能自理 Wen Wan温皖Modern Romance176k WordsCompleted [Reborn + sweet romance, with BL elements] Xu Xingwan saw her younger sister’s true colors only when she was dying, and her nominal husband had even more sinister ambitions! Only in the final moments of her life did she realize that the man had loved her with all his heart. Reborn, she regained her wits and set out to crush the scumbags, but winning Mr. Fu’s favor was her top priority. What should she do when her husband is sad? Of course, kiss him, hug him, and comfort him. Her husband was wron 560Reads9.0Score—Shelves
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The male protagonist is super humble and only likes the female protagonist [laughing][laughing][laughing]
4 Darling, Please Don't Leave Me, Okay? 心肝，别不要我了好不好 Wendy温迪大大Modern Romance664k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Obsession + Healing] When we first met, you were the songs and warmth in the cold south, healing me night after night as I languished in hell. On a cold night, seven-year-old Nan Sheng finds Yin Han in a corner of an alley and holds out her warm, pale hand. Her first words to him are, “Big brother, you’re so handsome! Would you like to come home with me and be my husband?” Yin Han doesn’t know that the moment he takes the hand offering him warmth in the cold, the gears of his fate beg 17.9kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves
5 Reborn as the Beloved Darling: The Obsessive CEO Li Can't Get Enough of Me 重生团宠：偏执厉总嗜我成瘾 March 25三月廿五Modern Romance413k WordsCompleted [Reborn + feel-good revenge + sweet romance + obsessive love + everyone’s favorite] (PS: The male lead uses a wheelchair early on, but recovers later.) After being reborn, Chi Mu has only two things in mind. First, revenge. She swears that the day she returns will be the day that wretched couple dies. Second, she wants to treat that gloomy, cold-hearted man a little better. What she doesn’t realize is that every time she takes the initiative and draws closer to him, she makes it harder for him t 468Reads9.1Score—Shelves
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The female protagonist is reborn and the male protagonist is humbled
6 Hoping She’ll Look My Way 盼她垂怜 Ganlu Temple's Iron T Mo Yan甘露寺铁T莫言Modern Romance368k WordsCompleted [Healing, redemption, and sweet romance] A deeply devoted, obsessive CEO with an eating disorder and frail health x a warmhearted food blogger with a talent for cooking. Both books are complete and rated 9.3~ When Lu Lihuan was a child, she rescued a pitiful, down-on-his-luck boy who was locked up and abused in a remote mountain village. At first, he hid in a cramped, lightless room and refused to see her. He bared his teeth at her and drove her away without mercy. She thought he hated her, neve 6.1kReads9.3Score539Shelves
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When Lu Lihuan was a child, she rescued a poor little girl who was imprisoned and abused in a remote mountain village. At first, he hid in a dark and narrow house and refused to see her. He bared his teeth at her and drove her away mercilessly. She thought he hated her, but she didn't realize that he often leaned motionless against the window, looking at the path she must take, secretly waiting for her to appear. From being on guard at the beginning, he later hugged her waist tightly and begged her not to leave, not to leave him behind. But then she left and forgot about the poor little girl she had saved.
7 The Ultimate Sacrifice 终极献祭 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 37.3kReads9.4Score4.8kShelves
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Fortunately, I didn't miss this book. It's an absolute ceiling now, the business battle is so awesome, and the relationship between the male protagonist and the female protagonist is amazing. It is irreplaceable, and even the supporting characters are outstanding. Many people have read this book three or four times before finishing it. It is a magical book, looking for a meal replacement, and I sincerely beg to change the book.
8 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 26.9kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves
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Lian Zong suddenly appears as a childhood sweetheart! Top star × Xiaohua's mutual quarrel turns into sugar-coating, this pair is locked in a lock] A photo together made top star Yu Ye and acting star Meng Qi become hot searches! The fan of his girlfriend yelled "stay away from my brother", and Meng Qi even collapsed: How could he bump into this giant Buddha while participating in a love show? In the early part of the show: they were yelling at each other, and they could start fighting at any time; in the later part of the show: their eyes were drawn, and the interaction was so sweet! It was agreed that "female artists will retire"? There is no safe distance from her; it is said to be "flammable and explosive"? She lights up with just one look! He shouts trouble with his mouth, but he is honest and considerate with his body. It's not like we are enemies, it's clearly a long-planned heartbeat! The collective fandom is so sweet: childhood sweethearts are so cute! The arrogant young lady × the scheming little wolf king, from fighting each other to secretly poking at each other, the love story turns into a sweet scene in an instant! Click to see the hidden identity of Qingmei exposed, and watch how the pair delivers crazy sweet hits in front of the camera, so sweet that they beat the wall! #Sugar # # sweetpet articleceiling
9 Reborn in My Youth, I Cling to the Brooding Boy and Never Let Go 重生年少时，抱紧阴郁少年不撒手 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 2.5kReads6.5Score156Shelves
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The most humble thing is not to lower your posture, but to still give up your heart despite knowing that you may repeat the same mistakes: "Here it is, it doesn't matter if it is broken again." The love of the male protagonist is a willing and irreversible one.
10 The Red Rose and Adonis 红玫瑰与阿多尼斯 Blessings for All Beings福寿众生Modern Romance248k WordsCompleted [Older-Woman/Younger-Man Romance + Revenge + Feel-Good Payoff + A Wild Woman Turns Over a New Leaf + Wealthy Families + Happy Ending] Glamorous playgirl × devoted puppy Investor × CEO Lang Hua’s motto in life was to enjoy the moment. So when she inherited a fortune and became a rising investor in Nancheng, all she wanted was to get even with someone first. Before she could do much, though, her ex, her ex before that, her blind date, and her flirtation all came clamoring back. Especially that yo 126Reads6.7Score—Shelves
11 The Needy, Well-Behaved Boy Cried 偏执乖宝他哭了 Jiu Yi九弈Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Dual rebirths, one after the other + school life + sweet romance + mutual salvation) A motion comic adaptation is out now. In her previous life, Nan Zhi leaped off a building with her enemies without hesitation. After her death, Fu Jinchuan held her body and wept in anguish, then slaughtered his way through two great families. At last, he jumped to his death from that very same spot. After being reborn, she became herself again and took the initiative to approach the gloomy, lonely, obsessive b 5.1kReads9.4Score784Shelves
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Humble puppies, saving each other
12 Zoffy's Live-In Son-in-Law 佐菲赘婿 Sky-Burst Gang Potato炸天帮土豆Anime Fanfiction182k WordsCompleted Male lead: Zoffy Ultraman! Female leads: Xiaoxue / Ye Xi! Zoffy is a God of War, invincible across the nine heavens and ten lands. He has never bowed his head to even the Great Sage, yet through a strange twist of fate, he marries his former elementary school classmate to protect her… Marriage should have been a wonderful thing, but Zoffy feels there's something a little strange about his wife! Even so, Zoffy won't back down, and eventually becomes the Invincible Super God King! I’m no good at w 46Reads—Score—Shelves
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