Any Angsty Stories About Two Men with a Happy Ending? No Rebirth ⚠️⚠️⚠️ 有没有酸涩文啊，双男+he（不要重生⚠️⚠️⚠️

1. 1 失 Starlight Out of Control 失控星光 Si Jiao司皎Two Male Leads371k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Uncontrolled Starlight goes on sale nationwide on May 30] [Two male leads + secret love + entertainment industry + younger man + rekindled romance] Shen Jixing, a legendary movie star in the Chinese entertainment industry, is as aloof as snow on a mountaintop, noble and cold. He has long held an unshakable place at the pinnacle of the industry. Then one day, a tidal wave of vicious scandals engulfs him… His status plummets overnight. With nowhere else to go, he calmly knock 55.3kReads9.6Score8k14d adds

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   It's a little sour at first, then sweet, and it has a happy ending. A little lion x a fishing-type bird, it's incredibly good!

2. 2 一 I Woke Up to Find the Young Master Had Become My Wife 一觉睡醒，太子爷成了我老婆 Komodo Dragon科莫多巨蜥Two Male Leads451k WordsCompleted The rating just came in, but it’ll go up ◍⁰ᯅ⁰◍ .ᐟ.ᐟ [Two male leads + seme protagonist + raising a kid + sweet romance + marriage first, love later + amnesia + goofy comedy] Lu Hechi wakes up after a car accident with amnesia. His sister tells him, “You’re married. Your husband’s name is Shen Lanxue, and you’re so madly in love with him you can’t live without him!” Lu Hechi is stunned: ??? I’m straight, so how did I end up married to a man? The next second, the hospital room door opens. A cool, 27.4kReads8.8Score4.6k14d adds

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   It's really good! There's a slightly bittersweet feeling in the middle, but overall it's sweet. I just finished watching it.

3. 3 谁EN Whose Simp of a Male Supporting Character Gets Held and Kissed by the Male Lead? 谁家舔狗男配被男主抱在怀里亲啊 Dreaming of Night Plays夜戏梦Two Male Leads377k WordsCompleted [Irresistible bottom, bittersweet romance, angst first and sweetness later, livestream variety show, a chaotic love polygon, two male leads, both virgins, happy ending] Wen Yanyu, a universally hated supporting character who hounded the male lead relentlessly and dragged himself into a storm of public outrage, suddenly awakens to his own consciousness. The System binds him and sends him off on missions. After countless cycles of torment leave him exhausted in body and mind, Wen Yanyu returns wit 56.6kReads9.5Score7.3k14d adds

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   An unexpected event drastically altered the course of their lives. The sweetness and beauty of their past were shattered by the cruel twist of fate. He searched for him in the darkness, while he himself was lost in his own world. Love is both the best medicine for healing wounds and the root of suffering. This novel, featuring two male protagonists, depicts the resilience and fragility of love with poignant strokes, and is not to be missed.

4. 4 说 Weren't You Supposed to Be a Cool Beauty? Why Do You Blush Whenever I Tease You? 说好的清冷美人，怎么一逗就脸红 Meizi Went Blind梅子瞎了Two Male Leads577k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance with two male leads, both each other’s only partners; a dirty-talking, devoted top and a cool, beautiful bottom; reborn pursuit of his wife + showbiz + ridiculous comedy + everyone’s favorite + healing + intense push and pull + face-slapping feel-good story + mostly everyday life, and once you get through the first chapter, it’s sweet romance] After his beloved dies, Young Master Zhou is consumed by despair. By a twist of fate, he is reborn and wastes no time setting out to w 62kReads9.6Score9.9k14d adds
5. 5 亲 You Beat Me Up for Every Kiss. Why Are You Crying Now That I’m Dead? 亲一下都暴打我，我死后你哭什么 Huo Xiao Jiujiu霍小九九Two Male Leads259k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + both reborn + groveling for his love + reunited after a breakup + bittersweet, sweet romance + mutual firsts + happy ending] [Beautiful, sickly little crippled bottom x domineering, unhinged straight top] The rating has only just opened, and very few people have rated it, so it’s low for now. It’ll go up later. Thank you. A car accident four years ago took Huaiqiu, the one person Shifeng cherished above all others, and left Huaichun with a limp. Before Huaiqiu died, he asked Sh 417Reads5.5Score—14d adds
6. 6 谁EN Who Says I Have It All? Forced to Love a Top E from the Start 谁有哥带派！开局就被顶E强制爱 Glutinous Rice and Pineapple Rice糯米菠萝饭Two Male Leads360k WordsCompleted [Male-male romance / Enigma-Alpha romance / forced love / both leads are devoted and powerful] [Wild, fiery, stuttering beauty of an Alpha ✖️ cruel, hard-of-hearing rich Enigma with a bad-dog streak] [Content warning: The receiving partner stutters; the pursuing partner has hearing loss and wears hearing aids every day] [No moral compass! No moral compass! No moral compass! Don't apply real-world values to this story. Readers with strong moral convictions should proceed with caution] Li Mao wil 27.1kReads9.5Score4.1k14d adds
7. 7 漂 My Gorgeous Wife Is Such a Lunatic, the Young Master Begs for a Kiss 漂亮老婆太疯批，小少爷跪求亲亲 A Dog Egg一个狗蛋Two Male Leads375k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + ABO (AB→AA) + both strong and devoted + one-sided salvation + bittersweet romance + the gong is doted on] [Flirtatious long-haired beauty gong × short-tempered, loyal, cool and handsome shou] Xie Lin is an S-rank Alpha and the husband of Xu Ran, heir to a wealthy family. He has a face that is both aloof and alluring, attracting Alphas, Betas, and even little Beta Xu Ran. The aloof beauty is world-weary. There’s only one thing that can pique his interest. Teasing Xu Ran. His 175 8.9kReads9.1Score1.2k14d adds
8. 8 周 Dr. Zhou's White Moonlight Is Dying 周医生的白月光快死了 Ten-Line Que十行阙Two Male Leads219k WordsCompleted [Fragile, ill bottom VS cold, aloof top] [Heart-wrenching angst + mutually exclusive devotion, 1v1 + bad ending + extreme bottom fans, beware] Wen Ci had terminal stomach cancer. The doctor said he had at most thirty days left, and Wen Ci could live those thirty days for Zhou Ying. But Wen Ci died on the twenty-seventh day. After his death, Wen Ci left behind twenty-seven unread letters, a rabbit, a book, and a crushed red maple leaf. 19.7kReads9.3Score3k14d adds

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   Reading through Chapter 98 of Wen Ci's heart-wrenching story really broke my heart. I felt so deeply for her. I truly love this novel; it's the first one I've ever genuinely wanted to recommend to anyone I know.

9. 9 本 This King's Sleeve Is Thoroughly Severed 本王这袖，断的彻底 Born Under a Lucky Star八字过硬Two Male Leads562k WordsCompleted [Preorders for The World Cannot Keep What It Loves Most open at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15. For the first 15 minutes, signed copies are available with no quantity limit; from 16 to 30 minutes, copies personally signed by the author are available with no quantity limit!] [Two male leads + The prince has a bit of a sense of humor] Everyone knew Prince Pu was gay. Even the man on the imperial throne turned a blind eye. Prince Pu had loved many people in his life. A horseman from the frontier 34.7kReads9.6Score5k14d adds

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   It's often said that "simplicity is the ultimate sophistication," and indeed, the straightforward, lighthearted tone can bring tears to one's eyes in an instant. 😭😭😭 Throughout the story, both Zi Huan and Zi Rong act out of love. The former acts for family and the nation, neglecting his own needs; he is cold-hearted and lacks desire, forced to live only for his younger brother. The latter acts for family and love, not only for himself; he is deeply affectionate yet suspicious, forced to fulfill his brother's duties. Regarding the alleged fratricide and usurpation, Zi Huan was never afraid of talent, while Zi Rong, though hesitant, remained resolute. Of all the suffering they endured in their lives, Zi Huan suffered the most emotionally, and Zi Rong the most physically. Unexpectedly, Chong Ran became their mutual confidant. Fortunately, before his death, the elder brother had the wise and resourceful Hua Tian by his side. The younger brother and Chong Ran will walk the path ahead for him. In terms of vision and perspective, the elder brother stood tall and saw far, ruthless yet with no way out, never showing his emotions—a born emperor. The younger brother, imprisoned and confused, was soft-hearted but protected by his brother, prone to tears and self-inflicted suffering—the most beautiful lover in the world. May the elder brother be free, have longevity and be with his beloved in the next life, and may the younger brother be healthy and successful, just like in the previous life.

10. 10 情 A Guide to Sweet Talk 情话指南 Li Huaisha李怀沙Two Male Leads302k WordsCompleted A flirtatious green-tea beauty who barely speaks vs. a slightly dim-witted, spoiled puppy The serious blurb: My beloved is perfect in every way. His only flaw is that he doesn’t love me. As a veteran simp, I spent ten thousand yuan to bring my beloved home and keep him. I have to pamper him and give him his allowance on time, or he’ll stage a dramatic runaway. One day, I really ran out of money and couldn’t give him his allowance. Would he still stay by my side? As it turned out, he had more mo 7.2kReads9.2Score77514d adds
11. 11 炽 Blazing Desire: The Sentinel's Spirit Form Is Always Licking Me 炽热诱导，哨兵的精神体总舔我 Bi Lian碧恋Two Male Leads318k WordsCompleted ABO + male lead is the pursued partner + wasteland setting + Sentinels and Guides + two male leads + equally powerful leads + out-of-control marking + long-haired beauty + irresistible charmer + fighting over him + getting on their knees and begging to be his dog [Violent, sharp-tongued, self-deluding Sentinel Alpha top × cool, powerful Omega Guide bottom] Cheng Niannan is the most powerful Guide in the Tower: cold and formidable, with an exceptionally strong ability to stabilize Sentinels. No o 1.2kReads8.1Score19014d adds

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    A group of miserable little ones, one who has never experienced love, and one who is surrounded by love.

12. 12 折 The Paulownia Blossoms Bloom in Splendor 折桐花烂漫 Feng Qingmai风清麦Two Male Leads131k WordsCompleted “If kneeling on the ground could weave a cocoon, I'd burn my heart to ashes, bind myself for the rest of my life, and wait for you to find peace.” “You once said you'd pluck the stars and gather the moon for me. Now you want to carve out half my heart?” 68Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    The protagonist transmigrates into the book. It's very bittersweet, and even at the end, you feel for how much they suffered and how hard they went. The author's writing is excellent, and the misunderstandings between them are caused by their respective experiences. It's not melodramatic. Highly recommended!

13. 13 小 The Little Troublemaker Doesn't Have Long to Live 小坏蛋他命不久矣 Lemon and Cola柠檬加可乐Two Male Leads273k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + rekindled love + the pursuit of a former lover + happy ending] School bully, sickly bottom Academic superstar, top On Xiao Yu's birthday, his father locked him up in a conversion camp. From that day on, he lost Fu Zechen, the person who loved him most. By the time he escaped that living hell, battered and bruised, Fu Zechen had discarded him without a moment's hesitation. When they met again, his eyes held no trace of affection, only indifference and estrangement. “You're not w 15.5kReads9.2Score1.2k14d adds

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    Two male protagonists, no rebirth—I regret not reading this book sooner; it's definitely worth a read.

14. 14 拿 I Got the Wrong Script and Became the Protagonist's Partner? 拿错剧本的我成了主角他对象？ The Perfectly Round Garden圆圆圆的园Two Male Leads2.2M WordsCompleted Originally titled: Did I Pick Up the Wrong Script and Become the Protagonist’s Love Interest? Top/bottom romance + anthology Some books have protagonists with no protagonist aura at all. They’re abused physically and emotionally until they become mentally unstable, and their stories end with them either going mad or dying. After countless complaints from readers, System 000 took on the task of revamping these books. It would turn books pulled from circulation into wholesome reads and transform t 45.7kReads9.6Score4.6k14d adds

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    School bully, sickly bottom, academic genius top, two male leads + broken mirror mended + wife chasing crematorium + HE (happy ending) sickly bottom VS aloof top suffocating torture, both are virgins 1v1 + BE + extremely submissive, do not enter. There is no protagonist halo. They are tortured in various ways, both physically and mentally, and eventually go insane. The ending is either madness or death.

15. 15 爆 An Upset Victory: A Top-Tier Star Gets Swept Away by a Nobody 爆冷：顶流被小糊咖拐跑了 Lemon and Cola柠檬加可乐Two Male Leads369k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + rekindled love + showbiz + happy ending] A doting, top-tier-star seme, A little-known, sickly uke. Lu Qing lost Gu Zhiyan, the person who loved him most, so he nearly gave his life for another chance to meet him. But the Gu Zhiyan he meets again is no longer the poor kid he was a year ago. He has transformed into a top-tier star with tens of millions of fans and the sole heir to the Gu family, the foremost clan in Beijing’s elite circles. Gu Zhiyan shuts Lu Qing out completely. 8.8kReads9.3Score75014d adds

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    This book is exceptionally good; it's a bittersweet romance between two male leads, a pure love story that's both sweet and angsty.

16. 16 不 Wait, What Kind of Royal Guard Would Dare Bully the Emperor? 不是，谁家暗卫敢欺皇上呀？ Mi Yu Jiu Tian汨语九天Two Male Leads484k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + exclusive 1v1 romance + emperor and bodyguard + emperor switches from top to bottom, bodyguard switches from bottom to top + System + transmigration + sweet romance + light physical angst, no emotional angst! Both leads are powerful!] Two male leads, an emperor and his bodyguard, transmigration, a System, and missions. The emperor switches from top to bottom, while the bodyguard switches from bottom to top. One side couple has a crybaby top and a burly bottom, while another sid 20.8kReads9.5Score3k14d adds
17. 17 猫 The Kitty Knows How to Cuddle, and the Tiger King's Heart Goes Haywire 猫猫会撒娇，虎王魂会飘 7 Hugs7抱抱Two Male Leads278k WordsCompleted “Two male leads” “Scheming, cunning, and valiant big tiger + innocent, energetic, adorable little kitty” Juan Er was a short-legged kitten. Starving, freezing, and bullied by everyone, the lonely kitten decided to seek protection from the mightiest creature in the whole forest: the White Tiger. Jiang Li looked down at the little white fluff ball before him, his cold eyes narrowing. “Roar, ” What do you want? Juan Er’s legs trembled. He carefully put on a flattering smile and imitated Jiang Li, l 651Reads9.0Score10714d adds

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    The captivating contrast of the characters is striking: the story features a dual male protagonist setup of a "cunning and brave tiger + a simple and adorable kitten." The short-legged kitten, Curly Ears, desperately tries to please the white tiger Jiang Li, attempting to impersonate a cub for protection. His cautious yet endearing demeanor contrasts sharply with Jiang Li's knowing yet composed reaction, creating a hilarious and endearing interaction that will have you laughing out loud. A fantastical animal world is created against a forest backdrop, vividly portraying the animals' habits, status, and interactions. For example, Curly Ears struggles to integrate for survival, while Jiang Li displays his authority as the tiger king and his inner turmoil, satisfying readers' imaginations of fantastical animal life and offering a fresh perspective. A heartwarming and healing tone permeates the entire story. Curly Ears gradually finds protection and warmth under Jiang Li's care, moving from loneliness and bullying to a life of support; Jiang Li, in turn, undergoes a subtle transformation in his relationship with Curly Ears. Their journey from strangers to companions conveys genuine emotions, offering readers solace and warmth. The writing style is light and humorous, with lively and witty language. The vivid and engaging descriptions of Juan Er and Jiang Li's inner thoughts and interactions, such as Juan Er's subtle musings and Jiang Li's internal monologues, bring a smile to the reader's face. In today's fast-paced life, this book allows readers to relax, forget their worries, and enjoy the pure pleasure of reading.

18. 18 欲EN Boundless Utterance 欲言难止 What About the McChicken麦香鸡呢Two Male Leads363k WordsCompleted Just as life was starting to get better, Xu Ze and Lu Heyang faced a new challenge. After graduating, Xu Ze became a doctor who saved lives, while Lu Heyang became a well-known figure in the Interstellar Federation. But misfortune struck Lu Heyang, and he lost his memory. During a crucial period in his treatment, circumstances forced the two apart, and Lu Heyang completely forgot Xu Ze and the friendship they had shared. Their friendship faced an enormous test. When fate brought them together ag 71.3kReads9.7Score16.1k14d adds

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    Is it really okay if Xu is forgotten twice?

19. 19 逃 The Ye Family: No Escape 逃不出的夜家 Zheng Zheng正正Two Male Leads352k WordsCompleted Ye Zi goes to the Ye family, never imagining that he'll end up falling into a wolf's den. By the time he thinks about leaving, he realizes he can no longer get away. What is he supposed to do now...? This story has two endings. Thanks for reading! 1.9kReads8.4Score19314d adds
20. 20 男 My Boyfriend's Landlord 男朋友的房东 Li Fou, Li Fou李否李否10k WordsCompleted My Boyfriend's Landlord 36Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is so good, I can't believe no one has read it! 🥺🥺

21. 21 救 Help! My Chaste Husband Has Me Blushing and Breathless 救命，被禁欲老公撩得脸红耳赤 Tea Brewed with Autumn Water秋水煎茶Modern Romance740k WordsCompleted "The print edition of Love You, Until I See the Light has been published, and a short drama adaptation is now available" [Married first, love later + long-planned scheme + covert flirting + off-the-charts chemistry] [Cool, elegant agent in a qipao (little bunny) vs. abstinent, secretly flirtatious Beijing big shot (big bad wolf)] Jiang Qinian is a movie star, and Jiang Zhi is his agent. Jiang Zhi thought he was her salvation, never realizing he was her nightmare. On his birthday, she planned to 23.8kReads9.4Score4.6k14d adds
22. 22 山 Where the Mountain Has Trees, the Trees Have Branches 山有木兮木有枝 Pattern_Left纹_左5k WordsCompleted The Mountain Has Trees, and Trees Have Branches —Reads—Score114d adds
23. 23 美 The Peerlessly Beautiful Foolish Consort 美艳傻妃世无双 Bing Xin Yu Yu冰心鱼鱼Ancient Romance101k WordsOngoing Ouyang Xue, the legitimate daughter of the General’s Mansion, has been foolish since childhood and ignored by everyone. Yet in her previous life, she was the renowned lord of Wuyou City! The fourth prince, Xiao Tianci, is the legitimate son of the late empress. Exalted and noble, he has nevertheless been afflicted with a deadly poison since childhood. A foolish young lady and a poisoned prince, two people with no connection, find their fates entwined. See how Ouyang Xue defies fate and changes h 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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