2025 Completed Novels Where the Second Male Lead Takes the Lead, Without Getting Back Together 2025年新完结的男二上位，破镜不重圆

1. 1 离 After the Divorce, This Powerful Woman Refuses to Rekindle Their Love 离婚后，大佬她绝不破镜重圆 A Beauty in Red伊人红妆Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + both leads have no past relationships + secret identities + fake and real heiresses + face-slapping and punishing scumbags] [Astute female lead + second male lead takes the lead + ex-husband’s long road to winning back his wife] They say Shen Yinyin is hopelessly in love with Liao Beichen. If Liao Beichen says one, she would never say two. But... after Liao Beichen asked for a divorce for the sake of his true love, Shen Yinyin turned around and fell passionately for his nem 242Reads9.1Score—14d adds

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   "Is Mr. Liao Still Being Tortured? Miss Shen Has Remarried!" Is a novel that balances emotional entanglements with personal growth and transformation. The protagonist, Mr. Liao's, deep affection and domineering nature, and Miss Shen's transformation from naivety to maturity are the two major highlights throughout the story. The story not only depicts a turbulent love journey but also delicately portrays how the two support each other and grow into better versions of themselves. Beneath Mr. Liao's seemingly ruthless exterior lies a heart yearning for understanding, while Miss Shen's growth showcases the independent and self-reliant side of women. As the plot unfolds, every twist and turn is heart-wrenching, yet leaves the reader eagerly anticipating what will happen next. Such character development and a dramatic plot will undoubtedly draw readers in, making it impossible to tear themselves away.

2. 2 快 Quick Transmigration: Spoiling the Obsessive Male Supporting Character 快穿：在偏执男配心尖肆意撒娇 Cloud Rabbit云兔子Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Sweet, flirtatious goddess of the worlds + mad, lovesick male supporting characters + love at first sight + sweet 1v1 romance] They say the male lead belongs to the heroine, while the second male lead belongs to everyone. Wen Xin, cast as the heroine of a tragic romance, threw herself into the arms of the devoted second male lead without hesitation. “Male lead over there, don’t come any closer!” Who needs sweet love when only an idiot would go looking for heartbreak! * The domineering, loyal yo 26kReads9.1Score2k14d adds

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   The first one is a perfect fit. The female lead is a main god, but her soul is shattered, so she has to travel to different planes to collect her fragments. Her soul fragments suffered terribly in each plane, and eventually, she died, causing her to come to this plane to collect the soul fragments. She also gets revenge on the male lead and other characters who abused the female lead, and ends up with the second male lead. It's a very good story; the male lead has many different types, and the female lead is very beautiful. The second one, while not entirely a case of the second male lead taking over, is also very good. The female lead comes to this plane and ends up with the male supporting character, who dotes on her so much that even the system is speechless.

3. 3 综 Film and TV Crossover: The Male Supporting Character Is the Golden Finger 综影视：男配才是金手指 Yu Qingqing御卿卿Female-Channel Fanfiction13.5M WordsCompleted I have a System! That's my golden finger!! ... Come to think of it, it seems like, more or less, maybe... (The System has cried itself unconscious in the bathroom.) Tips for bonus chapters are in the comments! 3.4kReads8.8Score13514d adds
4. 4 替 She Won’t Be a Stand-In Anymore 替身她不干了 Lu Tian Fei Xue露甜妃雪Modern Romance9k WordsCompleted I've had a crush on him for a long time. After he broke up with his first love, I willingly became her stand-in and stayed by his side. Then one day, I got tired of it, but he couldn't bear to let me go. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Genre: Substitute Awakening | Second Male Lead's Rise to Power | Broken Mirror Cannot Be Reunited Highlights: The female lead realizes she's just a substitute for her beloved and decisively leaves. The second male lead (originally the villain/affectionate supporting character) fiercely protects her, and in the end, he doesn't look back. Keywords: Substitute's Counterattack, Second Male Lead's Darkening and Pampering of His Wife, Original Male Lead's Deep Regret

5. 5 瞒 Behind My Ex-Husband's Back, I Marry the Crown Prince of Beijing's Elite Circle! 瞒着前夫，我二嫁京圈太子爷！ Sanyingli三樱里Modern Romance489k WordsCompleted Three months after Ruan Wan got married, a crowd of suitors suddenly appeared out of nowhere. A rich young heir confessed his love to her. A scheming pretty-boy was willing to be the other man for love. A top-tier star declared his love for her in public. But when she actually got divorced, all those men vanished. * At her ex-husband's wedding, Ruan Wan saw those “suitors” again. They discussed her casually: “Ruan Wan? We were just having a little fun with her.” “If it weren't for making things 22.9kReads8.9Score3.6k14d adds

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   🌈She had no one behind her; she had to rely on herself for everything. After a moment's thought, Ruan Wan remembered that there was still one person in the Li family. Li Yuan, the eldest young master of the Li family who died young in the book. His idea of ​​having a child through his father was too audacious. 🍬If you mistake the ray of light in your heart, that's your problem.🌞It's really too much and shameless for someone else to be a mistress. If she didn't like me when my brother was a mistress, she has bad taste. Her values ​​are very upright; feel free to enjoy the sweet moments!

6. 6 学EN Don't Worry, Senior—I'll Protect You 学姐别怕，我来保护你 Gege Wuwu隔胳呜呜Urban3.0M WordsCompleted [Heart-Pounding Engine 2: Pure White Love Letter has been published] [Lighthearted daily life] + [Single female lead] + [No System] + [Not reborn] + [Sweet romance] In high school, Luo Ye had a secret crush on a girl for three years. He even got into the same university as her, and they agreed to start dating if they both got in. But the girl unexpectedly went back on her word. Heartbroken, Luo Ye became a romance novelist. Unexpectedly, before university even began, the novel he wrote shot to t 312.7kReads9.8Score31.4k14d adds

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   "Don't Be Afraid, Senior, I'll Protect You" tells the story of Luo Ye, a boy who had a crush on a girl for three years in high school and even got into the same university as her to be with her. However, the girl changed her mind, causing Luo Ye great pain. To distract himself, Luo Ye started writing romance novels and unexpectedly became popular on a platform. During his university years, Luo Ye thought he would never date again, but he accidentally met a cool and aloof senior. He decided to secretly pursue her and eventually caused a sensation on campus.

7. 7 舔 After the Devoted Fool Sealed His Heart, the Demon Lord Fell Head Over Heels! 舔狗水泥封心后，魔君立陷爱！ Milky Candy-Flavored Qi奶糖味的柒Two Male Leads241k WordsCompleted (One-on-one, dual male leads, both each other's only one, the second male lead wins, younger top, the older bottom is gentle, honest, sturdy, and homemaker-like VS the younger top is a handsome, cunning, devoted dragon) Everyone knows that the Human Emperor, Wen Muli, has a male consort he keeps hidden away. Unloved by the emperor, he has spent years secluded in the cold palace. One day, Wen Muli brings home the man he loves, his one true love. To save him, he wants to cut out Su Mo's spiritual 351Reads8.9Score10014d adds

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   Second male lead.

8. 8 离 Back to High School Before the Divorce: This Time, I Won't Fall for You 离婚前重回高中，这次我不心动了 Xun Can旬灿Modern Romance429k WordsCompleted (Print edition signed) [Campus rebirth + regretful pursuit + bad-boy wins her heart + living-under-one-roof romance] [Slightly rebellious good girl x laid-back, aloof bad boy] After her grandmother passes away, both the Tan and Lu families feel sorry for Xu Entang, who has no family left, and want to take her in. When she arrives in Beicheng, she sees again the boy she never forgot after meeting him once. Lu Jin is brazen and unruly. Over the years they grow up together, she watches one woman af 99.3kReads9.4Score10.7k14d adds

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   The plot is similar to the original story of the male lead's belated deep affection, where the female supporting character meets someone better than the male lead, and the male lead regrets his decision, but it's too late.

9. 9 祁 Professor Qi, May I Borrow a Marriage? 祁教授，借个婚 Fu Long伏珑Modern Romance647k WordsCompleted Just as Wen Zhixian is about to register her marriage to Gu Yuchen, she accidentally breaks a mug his ex gave him. Gu Yuchen’s slap shatters the affection they once shared. Mr. Qi always seems to appear when she’s at her most miserable. Her parents are unhappy that she broke up with Gu Yuchen, and, overwhelmed by heartbreak and their undeserved blame, she impulsively asks the first person she sees, Qi Yanjing, “Mr. Qi, would you marry me?” Qi Yanjing not only refuses, but gives her a long lectur 49.6kReads9.1Score5.4k14d adds

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   Both are contemporary romance novels, featuring the second male lead who rises to power.

10. 10 婚 On Her Wedding Day, She Married the Young Master Bo of the Capital Circle Instead 婚礼当天，她改嫁京圈薄爷 Cod鳕鱼Modern Romance457k WordsCompleted Everyone in Beijing’s elite circles knew that notorious playboy Shen Yichen had turned over a new leaf for her. He cut off all his shady relationships and pursued her with great fanfare until she finally agreed to be with him. Even Xu Zhihua believed Shen Yichen truly loved her. That is, until three days before their wedding, when she saw him embracing and kissing another woman with her own eyes. Then she heard him say, “Xu Zhihua? If she weren’t a suitable match and I didn’t need someone to app 185Reads8.3Score10014d adds
11. 11 心 How Could a Scheming, Obsessive Man Not Have a Wife? His Wife Is So Sweet 心机病娇怎可能没老婆！老婆甜 Su Yu Liao苏欲撩Modern Romance231k WordsCompleted After catching her scumbag fiancé cheating on her with her stepsister, Wen Sisu, Wen Qiansu was kicked out of the house by her scumbag father. Poor, innocent, and helpless, the girl collapsed in front of Mr. Huo’s car on a stormy night. The rumors said Mr. Huo was insane and cruel, with a ruthless streak. Whatever you did, never provoke him, or you’d meet a terrible, terrible end. When she woke up, a gentle, handsome man was holding a bowl of medicine. “Baby, it’s time to take your medicine.” We 12.8kReads9.2Score1.6k14d adds

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    After witnessing her scumbag fiancé cheat on her with her stepsister Wen Sisi, Wen Qiansu was kicked out of her home by her scumbag father. The pitiful, innocent, and vulnerable girl fainted in front of Mr. Huo's car on a stormy night. Rumors said that Mr. Huo was insane, cruel, and ruthless; never mess with him, or you'd suffer a terrible death. When she woke up, a gentle and handsome man was holding a bowl of medicine: "Baby, it's time for your medicine." Wen Qiansu: —Rumors, all rumors! Mr. Huo is clearly gentle and considerate; how could he be insane? She couldn't see her own lips, red and swollen, looking like she'd been brutally bullied. Her thin eyes were pitifully red-rimmed.

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