Love Stories as Heartbreaking as Decorate Your Dream 和《装饰你的梦》一样虐的爱情小说。

1. 1 藏 Hidden in Midsummer 藏于盛夏 Autumn Chill秋日凉Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted A heads-up before you start ❗️: One of the side couples is a gay couple, so please skip this if that bothers you. [The print edition under the same title is now available] [Healing × Love that grows over time × Angsty school romance] Sweet, gentle, well-behaved student × rebellious, handsome bad boy That midsummer seemed hotter than any before. The girl in the graduation photo smiled sweetly, with a boy in a white shirt grinning boldly behind her. They met in midsummer, and parted in midsummer t 84.2kReads9.6Score14.8k14d adds

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   A story of love blossoming over time + a angsty campus romance with a bully male lead + a well-behaved, high-IQ female lead. Xu Si's college entrance exam countdown is also Jiang Qiao's death countdown. Meeting in the height of summer, parting also in the height of summer. Sisters interested in tragic endings should definitely check this out!! You won't regret it.

2. 2 周 Mr. Zhou’s Love Is as Cheap as Grass 周先生的爱，如草般轻贱 Da Ya大呀Modern Romance161k WordsCompleted [A tragic short story. The heroine is dead from the start. No resurrection, no rebirth.] [Melodramatic and clichéd] In the kidnapping case where he had to choose between two people, Zhou Yansheng saved his first love and abandoned his wife. Later, he realized his mistake, but his wife could never come back… 37.2kReads5.4Score1.5k14d adds
3. 3 蚀 A Love That Cuts to the Bone 蚀骨危情 Qi Lao You淇老游Modern Romance753k WordsCompleted Xia Weiming died, and Shen Xiujin personally sent Jian Tong to a women’s prison. During her three years behind bars, Shen Xiujin’s order to “take good care of her” changed Jian Tong beyond recognition. She was even “persuaded to donate a kidney” while in prison. Before she went in, Jian Tong said, “I didn’t kill her.” Shen Xiujin remained unmoved. After her release, Jian Tong said, “I killed Xia Weiming. I’m guilty.” Shen Xiujin’s face turned livid. “Shut up! Don’t let me hear you say that again 66.2kReads9.2Score5k14d adds

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   Extremely heart-wrenching!!! The ultimate in tragic romance! "Bone-Deep Love" takes you on a journey through the life-and-death entanglement of love and hate. In the world of tragic romance novels, "Bone-Deep Love" is absolutely the pinnacle, a story that evokes both love and hate! The female protagonist, Jian Tong, goes from a privileged girl to being wrongfully imprisoned, having her kidney removed, and enduring unimaginable torture. Yet, she always retains her inherent stubbornness and pride. Even when crushed by fate, she grits her teeth and searches for hope in the darkness. This resilience evokes both heartache and admiration. The male protagonist, Shen Xiujin, is obsessively affectionate, but due to a misunderstanding, he pushes Jian Tong into the abyss. Seemingly cold and ruthless, he is consumed by remorse after losing her, repeatedly plunging into self-torture. His love is so extreme it borders on pathological, perfectly embodying the phrase "deeply tragic love." The supporting characters are also vividly portrayed: the "hypocritical" nature of the white moonlight Xia Weiming, Xu Konglin's life-and-death protection of Jian Tong… their presence makes this story of intertwined love and hate even more dramatic and unpredictable. As Jian Tong struggles in despair and Shen Xiujin goes mad with regret, the clash of their love and hate will pierce your heart with every scene, making you cry nonstop! If you prefer extreme tragic romance and want to experience the feeling of loving to the bone and hurting your heart, "Bone-Deep Love" is definitely a classic you can't miss!

4. 4 装 Decorate Your Dreams 装饰你的梦 Tang Zhi唐帜Modern Romance262k WordsCompleted [University Campus] [Unrequited Love] [Tragedy] A love story at Zhongshan Medical University. The male lead, Tan Shengxu, is devoted to the female lead, Zhong Mengwei. But because of a misunderstanding born of circumstance, she thinks he is her enemy and rejects his advances. In truth, he is the one she has been longing for. Heartbroken, Tan Shengxu gives up on their relationship in despair. Zhong Mengwei regrets it too late and starts pursuing him, but to no avail. Her love leaves her depressed 95Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It was so heartbreaking, I cried while watching it.

5. 5 深 Hidden in Late Winter 深藏晚冬 Autumn Chill秋日凉Modern Romance351k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Two top students + love that grows over time + youth and school days + angst] Gentle, sweet girl × jealous, cocky boy * At sixteen, he said he wanted to become a police officer and protect the people. She said she wanted to become a doctor and save lives. * At seventeen, he said, “We met in winter, Wen Yu. We'll spend so many more winters together. Take care of this white camellia for me for now.” The wind lifted the hem of the boy's coat, and his eyes shone. So she rem 2.7kReads9.3Score54614d adds

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   After the male and female protagonists confessed their feelings for each other, they were separated by the female protagonist's parents. The male protagonist's mother felt responsible for their separation and committed suicide. Several years later, the female protagonist learned the truth about their breakup and wanted to see the male protagonist one last time. However, that very night, the male protagonist died while working, passing away right next to the female protagonist on the operating table.

6. 6 河 Clear Rivers and Calm Seas 河清海晏 Pipi皮皮8k WordsCompleted “In my previous life, my girlfriend and I were both stabbed to death by a mentally ill person at a shopping mall. As I died, I held her body as it grew colder and wept uncontrollably. If I had another chance, I would never let the tragedy happen again. Then I entered a loop…” 917Reads—Score3714d adds

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   The last book, judging from the title, I thought it was a sweet romance novel, but the ending made me cry so much.

7. 7 你 You Broke Your Promise 你失信了 Shi Qingyao十清杳Modern Romance138k WordsCompleted The acclaimed signature work You Broke Your Promise by popular author Shi Qingyao, now with 40,000 new words of never-before-published content! Sensitive girl Xiang Yu VS golden boy Song Huaishi. I had to play out the whole secret-crush story, so I loved him year after year. It was an ordinary day. Just as she closed her eyes, Xiang Yu suddenly thought of Song Huaishi: Song Huaishi, neat in his clothes and radiating warmth. Song Huaishi at seventeen. Still in his school uniform, he leaned lazily 68.9kReads9.5Score12.5k14d adds

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   "You Broke Your Promise" is a coming-of-age novel by Shi Qingxiang. "You said you'd always believe in me, but in the end, you were the one who broke your promise first." The story explores unfulfilled promises made during youth through the intertwined stories of the male and female protagonists—some stemming from betrayal, others from deep love. The novel primarily expresses that trust is not a black-and-white vow, but rather the courage to choose understanding even after seeing the truth. Let's reminisce about the beautiful moments of youth and some unfulfilled wishes from the perspectives of the male and female protagonists. The secrets they never spoke of are slowly revealed and understood at the end of the story. It's a very worthwhile book to read!

8. 8 新 On My Wedding Night, the Domineering CEO Snake Husband Whispered Sweet Nothings to Me 新婚夜，我被霸总蛇夫低声诱哄 Cold Moon in the Clouds云中月寒Modern Romance614k WordsCompleted “Snuggle with me, hubby~” Bai Yuehan was always afraid his sweet little wife would discover his true identity. Then one day, he accidentally revealed his true form in front of her. She wasn't scared at all. Instead, she wrapped her arms around his huge head and kissed him senseless. “Mwah! Snuggle with me, hubby~” Come on, having a super-rich CEO snake monster for a husband is so cool! (^-^)V Meng Jiaoyang isn't afraid of snakes. When she got lost in the forest as a child, a snake rescued her, t 17kReads9.5Score2.2k14d adds

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   "🌿Mommy, honey, let's cuddle~🌿 Once a little crybaby lost in the forest, she was led home by a giant snake with golden eyes, carrying wild fruit in its beak; now, I'm cuddling a domineering CEO with a big, money-making head and kissing him until he's dizzy, who understands! 🦎 A life-saving grace, I repay with my body; the anaconda from my childhood dreams has long since become an eternal part of me. (Every day with my cool snake husband is so sweet it's bubbly~^-^V)"

9. 9 云 My Journey to You: Longing Is Hard to Voice, Love Is Hard to Sever 云之羽：相思难诉情难断 Huli Hutu糊李糊涂Female-Channel Fanfiction424k WordsCompleted [Completed!] Thanks, everyone, for your support! [Jiao: Keeps his desires in check, thinks far ahead, and cares for the world, yet cannot voice his longing.] [Qian: Cannot forget a deep-seated grudge, cannot sever the ties of love, and vows to stay together for life, only to awaken at last from a golden dream.] [Preface: I absolutely adore Jiao and Qian and want to make up for their regrets by giving them a happy ending! This story continues the original plot and preserves the characters’ perso 2.2kReads9.1Score19714d adds

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   Shangguan Qian's eyes darkened slightly, her fingertips trembled slightly, yet she maintained her composure. She looked up at Han Ya San, a faint smile curving her lips: "Flowers bloom and wither, it's the natural order. Han Ya San, you came today just to destroy a few of my azaleas?" Han Ya San chuckled, his feather fan waving lightly: "Of course not." He stepped forward slowly, his black robe as dark as ink in the moonlight, making his face appear even more sinister. "You know the rules of Wu Feng better than anyone. The fate of a traitor—" Before he could finish speaking, his four subordinates had already quietly spread out behind him, surrounding Shangguan Qian in the center. A night wind suddenly rose, the osmanthus trees rustled, and dappled moonlight flickered on the ground like countless menacing ghosts. Shangguan Qian's eyes flickered slightly, and she suddenly chuckled, "Rules?" She raised her slender hand and tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear. "The rules of Wufeng are nothing more than the principle of the strong ruling." Han Ya San narrowed his eyes, "Oh? It seems you think you still have a chance of winning?" "I wouldn't dare say I have a chance," Shangguan Qian slowly retreated, her toes lightly touching the ground, "but taking a few down with me isn't difficult." As soon as she finished speaking, a cold light suddenly flashed from her sleeve, and several silver needles shot out, aiming straight for Han Ya San's face! At the same time, she moved like a swallow, suddenly darting towards the black-clad man with a knife on her right. Han Ya San opened his feather fan, and all the silver needles disappeared into the fan surface. He sneered, "A mere trick!" Just as he was about to pursue, he suddenly felt a numbness in his wrist. Looking down, he saw that the fan surface was covered with fine silver threads, which were winding up the fan ribs! "This is—" His pupils shrank, and he hurriedly dropped the fan and retreated. Over there, Shangguan Qian had already engaged the man in black. Her moves were graceful and seemingly gentle, yet each strike was deadly. Caught off guard, the man in black was struck in the chest by her palm, immediately spitting out blood and staggering backward. "What a 'Soft Bone Palm'!" Han Ya San gritted his teeth, "It seems you've been hiding quite a bit of skill all these years!" Shangguan Qian didn't reply, her figure turning, and several more silver lights flew out from her sleeve. The remaining three men in black hurriedly parried, but heard several "hissing" sounds, and one of them groaned and fell to the ground—the silver needles were actually coated with deadly poison! Under the osmanthus tree, petals fluttered down. Shangguan Qian stood in the moonlight, her white clothes stained with blood, yet she remained composed: "Now, we can have a proper talk." Han Ya San's face was ashen. He slowly drew a soft sword from his waist, its blade trembling like a snake: "You think this will save your life?" Shangguan Qian smiled slightly and took a jade hairpin from her hair: "Try it?" The night wind suddenly picked up, and killing intent filled the air. The sound of the night watchman's clapper came from afar, but it seemed to be separated by thousands of mountains and rivers, and could no longer reach this small courtyard.

10. 10 潇 The Late Sound of Drizzling Rain 潇潇雨声迟 Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted Years after graduation, a gossip post begins circulating on the message board for City Experimental School. The school's 2011 beauty, Ye Xiao, and its most handsome boy from the same year, Ruan Yusheng, are a couple. Their classmates, who know them well, rush over to set the record straight: it's pure rumor. There was never any spark between the two of them. Ye Xiao's profile even says, “Person I hate most: Ruan Yusheng.” People in the know go so far as to say, “Ye Xiao feels nothing but hatred 80.8kReads9.7Score14.1k14d adds

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    ⚠️ Prepare three boxes of tissues + quick-acting heart medicine ⚠️ Avoid reading late at night, as it's easy to have insomnia until dawn ⚠️ Regret is a normal part of life. Good heart-wrenching stories: You'll cry until your head hurts, but you won't want to put the book down. ✨It turns out that even she, whom everyone thought was perfect, wanted to become a better person for someone. ✨A knight's duty is to protect the princess. Don't worry, I'm here, I'll never let you lose. ✨Two wishing trees, one on the south side of the mountain and the other on the north side of the river, bear each other's names, but neither of them knows. ✨No one knows that Ye Xiao once spent fifteen years just waiting for the rain to stop. ✨In the future, we probably won't meet again, so I wish you peace and happiness every year. ✨Walking alone on the wet streets, I seem to hear the story carried by the sound of the rain. ✨Unrequited love echoes silently, powerful and heart-wrenching. They never liked each other; that's the biggest rumor. ✨No one will ever know that in Ye Xiao's perfect life, there is a permanent gap called Ruan Yusheng.

11. 11 单 After Twenty Years of Being Single, I Became a Beautiful Girl 单身二十年的我变成了美少女 Su Yueyue苏越月Urban528k WordsCompleted [Everyday life + gender transformation + sweet romance + campus] Unable to find a girlfriend because he was too good-looking, Su Mo received the legendary System. Luxury cars? A villa? A harem? None of that. Instead, after one night’s sleep, the System turned him into a beautiful girl. From then on, his dormmates were all over him: “Xiao Mo, you smell so good! Xiao Mo, could you wear women’s clothes for us?” Are you guys serious? I’m your bro, remember?! [The multiple-heroines tag was a System e 12kReads9.4Score1.2k14d adds

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    **🔥Top-Selling Hilarious and Sweet Novel on Tomatoes🔥** ** "The System is a Scoundrel! My Brothers Are Looking at Me Differently!"** 🌸 ** [Transformation + Campus + Sweet Romance + 1v1]** Su Mo, the most handsome guy in college, can't find a girlfriend because he's **too handsome**😅 After binding with a system, he's overjoyed: "Now it's finally my turn to cheat, right?" But when he wakes up... He's turned into a beautiful girl?! 😱💥 ** [High-Energy Memorable Scenes]** ✔️ Roommate A: "Xiao Mo, you smell so good 🤤" ✔️ Roommate B: "Just wear women's clothes once, please 🥺" ✔️ Su Mo: "Wake up! We were playing games together last week! 😫" 🍬 ** [Sweetness Overload]** A certain school bully pinned her against the wall: "What are you hiding for? I like you even in men's clothes 💕" Su Mo: "... Damn! Last month you said I was bad at games! 😤" 📢 ** [Readers Laughing Like Crazy]** "System: What happened to the harem? How did you end up in it yourself 😂" "From brother to wife, this is so outrageous 🤣" "Male lead after dressing as a woman: It smells so good 🥵"

12. 12 闪 I Flash-Married a Rough-Hewn Man, Only to Find Out He's My Ex-Husband's Uncle 闪婚嫁给糙汉男，竟是前夫他小叔 Rainbow Blossoms彩虹朵朵Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted [No getting back together after a breakup + ex-husband's redemption arc + ex-boyfriend's redemption arc + whirlwind marriage + romantic rivalry + healing each other] [Completed] When her husband made her kneel to appease his first love, Liao Yiyi immediately asked for a divorce. The man thought she was playing hard to get, and waited for her to come crawling back and beg him to remarry her. Instead, Liao Yiyi turned around and married a rough country guy she had known for only a few days. He tre 453Reads9.1Score10014d adds

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    I like this kind of domineering CEO.

13. 13 穿 Beast World Transmigration: Bound to a Childbearing System 穿越兽世：绑定生子系统 Yun Yun Yi Yun云云亦芸Ancient Romance869k WordsCompleted [A heroine who has children + No fixed male lead] After starving to death following five years of survival in the apocalypse, Bai Yingying transmigrates to a beastfolk continent where females are scarce. But she becomes a physically frail female rabbit beastfolk with low fertility, blamed for the deaths of her entire family. On the day of her coming-of-age ceremony, she’s about to be sent to the female den and turned into a tool for the tribe’s males to vent their desires. To survive, she can on 12.3kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds
14. 14 见 Meeting Summer 见夏天 As Always, An'an安安如故Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted Xia Linxi x Tang Yu Xia Linxi is a sophomore with excellent grades and impeccable conduct. Tang Yu is a carefree bar singer. They’re worlds apart, with nothing in common. No one could have imagined that one day the two of them would end up together. In a dark alley, Xia Linxi saw Tang Yu locked in an intimate embrace with a strange woman, but she simply left in silence. She believed the man before her was nothing like the womanizing facade he showed the world. She saw right through him at a glan 1.4kReads8.5Score29514d adds

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    Jiang Du is dead, that doesn't mean he stopped loving Wei Qingyue. I highly recommend reading this; I read the physical book, and it's absolutely fantastic!

15. 15 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score206.4k14d adds

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    [🕛The End of Ten Days: Countdown to the End | Ten Days Later, Everyone Dies?] As the clock strikes the tenth day, can you tear through the lies and rewrite the ending? High-IQ criminal Chen Yan and mysterious girl Lu Zhao are forced into this deadly game where lives are at stake. Time collapses, rules twist, and every second is a judgment of humanity. ⚠️Escape Room × All-Out Counterattack × Doomsday Fable "Either win until the last second, or be buried forever in the night with your secrets!" #TheEndOfTenDays #TomatoNovel #SuspenseSurvival Click to join the life-or-death game and uncover the shocking truth behind the countdown to annihilation.

16. 16 天 The Heavenly Emperor Falls, and the Empresses Regret It After Reading His Memories 天帝陨落，读取记忆后女帝们后悔了 Pirate Hero海贼英雄Eastern Fantasy296k WordsCompleted Fan Ye transmigrated unexpectedly, only to find himself in a hopeless situation from the start: hundreds of Great Emperors were refining him. What? They were going to search his soul, too? As Fan Ye’s memories slowly resurfaced, a peerless ruthless figure unlike any other emerged into the world… 67Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "Abyss Begins, He Wakes Up Already Dead" Inside the Heavenly Emperor's Palace in the Heavenly Court. The Supreme Emperor's Weapon shattered on the ground, and the Heavenly Emperor's Palace, supposedly immortal for eternity, was also riddled with holes and on the verge of collapse. All things groaned in despair. Amidst the chaos, an Emperor's corpse, stained with imperial blood and tattered robes, stood proudly even in death. Around it, over a hundred Emperor corpses roared. "The Heavenly Emperor is dead, it's time to send him on his way!" "The Heavenly Emperor's sins are grave, he should be annihilated, body and soul destroyed, torn to pieces!" "The Heavenly Emperor is dead, how can we face the masses with his corpse? It should be whipped! Destroyed!" The over a hundred powerful figures surrounding the Emperor's corpse exuded extremely fierce auras; it was clear they were all Great Emperor-level experts. These experts, who should have been invincible, laughing at the past and future, now, even with their fiercest roars, only dared to look at each other, none daring to be the first to speak. They all hoped someone else would go first, daring not to cross the line themselves. True power, however, endures even in death, its might resounding throughout history!

17. 17 白 The White Olive Tree: Amid the Smoke of War, Love Finds Us Again 白色橄榄树：硝烟弥漫，爱再相逢 jiujiu Lijiujiu离Modern Romance200k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + bittersweet romance + redemption + mutual devotion] Ten years after her beloved Li Zan died, war correspondent Song Ran accidentally gripped the silver lighter he had left behind and returned to the moment they first met: the smoke-filled Taylor Airport. Facing the bomb disposal officer she had yet to meet, she must conceal the love that has carved itself into her heart and use her war camera as a blade, battling fate within the cracks of a time paradox. As falling steel beams 1.3kReads—Score14814d adds

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    🌌When war devours starlight, only love becomes each other's "White Olive Tree"—Dedicated to everyone who sheds tears for faith and love. "The cruelest thing in this world is to let light fall into darkness, yet let darkness believe in light." If there is a ceiling to tragic novels, then "White Olive Tree" must be the meteorite hanging at the top. It dissects the flesh and blood of war with the gentlest strokes, crushes human warmth with the cruelest reality, and makes millions of readers cry until they suffocate in the middle of the night, yet see the glimmer of love and faith on the ruins.

18. 18 他 He Is in the South of the Clouds 他在云之南 Jing Xing景行Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted When they first met, he was shrouded in shadow, reeking of blood and violence. He asked her, “Who are you? Where are you from? What are you doing here?” It was a long time before she thought of the true answer: “I'm Shen Xun. I came from the far north to the south of the clouds, to meet the love of my life.” He was her Morpheus, giving her a poppy-like dream of love, bewitching and intoxicating. He captured her soul, clouded her mind, and made her addicted. Like a pawn crossing a river, she went 24.1kReads9.7Score4.6k14d adds

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    Both of these books are very heart-wrenching and very good. I recommend "He's in the South of the Clouds" more; it's so moving and makes you cry 😫.

19. 19 长 Eldest Son: My Siblings Simulated My Life, and I Broke Down in Tears 长子：兄妹模拟我人生，泪崩 Flight Captain飞行团长Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Anti-drug trafficking] [Narcotics officer] [High IQ] [Mastermind] [Undercover] The Wei family has five children. The second is a wealthy businessman, the third has an impressive background, the fourth is a research professor, and the fifth is a pop star. Only the eldest has amounted to nothing. He’s notorious and despised by his siblings. Because he sold off his younger siblings and drove his family away! He’s done every kind of evil, and his siblings loathe and spurn him! Then, on the day the 72.8kReads9.5Score11.3k14d adds

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    The Wei family had four prominent sons, but the eldest was condemned as a "devil who sold out his younger siblings." A post-mortem simulation of his life revealed: he murdered his enemies and raised his younger siblings alone, living his entire life for his family! The entire internet was moved to tears, with the siblings kneeling before his coffin—"So we were the bloodsuckers!" [Tearful twist + family remorse]

20. 20 我 I Only Sneaked a Glance at Him 我只偷看他一眼 Zhi Jiu枝玖Anime Fanfiction188k WordsCompleted During the speech by the freshman class representative, Chen Nan fell for Lu Xu at first sight, and for the rest of her life. The pink sunset beyond the window filled the entire sky, like a beautiful landscape painting. The clouds looked drunk, their cheeks flushed with color. Chen Nan held her breath and stole a sidelong glance at Lu Xu. His profile was youthful and striking, and he held his book with perfect posture. A ray of light fell on the yellowed pages, and touched him as well. The dayli 16.8kReads9.6Score3.8k14d adds

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    😳😳😳, This is torture.

21. 21 暗 The Sad Little Thing Called Unrequited Love 暗恋这件难过的小事 Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Modern Romance122k WordsCompleted Lin Xu has a crush on the popular boy Ye Feng, and she remembers countless little details about him. Every day, Lin Xu times her departure down to the second, getting dressed and putting on her shoes in a hurry, all for the chance to catch a fleeting glimpse of his back. The music playing during the long break outside her classroom is Xu Song’s “Moon over Luzhou.” Lin Xu knows it’s the favorite song of Ye Feng, the school radio station’s announcer. Lin Xu has even stayed up all night organizing 79.3kReads9.7Score13.8k14d adds
22. 22 他 He Kept Summer Hidden 他藏了夏天 Shi Qingyao十清杳Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted That night, the young man slowly bent down, bracing his hands on his thighs so he could look her in the eye. It was as if he were declaring that they stood as equals in matters of the heart. Keeping his voice low, he asked, “Senior, I like you. Do you like me?” Ji An raised her hand to stroke Xu Linxi’s cheek and softly ordered him, “Close your eyes.” Xu Linxi trembled, then obediently lowered his lashes. Ji An’s lips curved into a smile. She placed both hands on either side of his face, rose on 8.7kReads9.1Score2.1k14d adds

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    The beauty of tragic endings is so heartbreaking, it's so moving you could cry and lose weight after watching it!!!

23. 23 曾 There Was Once Someone Who Loved Me Like Life Itself 曾有一个人，爱我如生命 Rolling the Sun into a Ball搓圆太阳Modern Romance47k WordsCompleted For more than twenty years, Shen Siyan had stubbornly loved a man named Xiao Zonghan. Even when he resented and hated her, she had never thought of giving up. But now, she was reaching the end of her strength... 1.2kReads6.5Score16614d adds
24. 24 心 Cherished Darling 心肝宠 Jiu Ling九棂Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted (Top-tier wealthy family, a modern Jiangnan beauty as the heroine, an obsessive male lead, the heroine pursues him at first, then he spoils her relentlessly, devoted to each other, happy ending) For the sake of the child in her belly, Lu Zhiling was forced to marry an obsessive tycoon. Everyone thought she wouldn’t live long enough to give birth. To stay alive, she began winning him over. Before she knew it, she had become the apple of his eye. Later, she prepared to run away. His car was perche 79.5kReads9.5Score8.2k14d adds

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    # When terminal illness collides with a cold family, what will she do? Jiang Qiao is diagnosed with late-stage stomach cancer and given only three years to live. Her parents, Tian Ling and Jiang Zhi'en, who have been away from home for many years, return, only to argue at the door upon seeing the diagnosis. Jiang's father blames her mother, but how can this argument soothe Jiang Qiao's inner pain? She has long lived alone, and her parents' return only brings conflict. This illness further highlights the coldness within her family. In the countdown to her death, how will Jiang Qiao face this cruel reality and the indifference of her family? Come and find out!

25. 25 当 When the Uncanny Descends on the World, Death Is the End 当诡异降临世界，死亡即是终点 Qingyuan Vocational High School Prodigy庆元职高小天才Mystery2.5M WordsOngoing [Supernatural horrors descend + no System + fresh worldbuilding + survival + semi-infinite-flow + no do-gooder protagonist + not dark + supernatural abilities] In the best years of his life, amid the exuberance of youth, Su Yuan thought his days would remain peaceful and beautiful forever. Then a line of bloody text appeared on the blackboard during evening study. [In the silent night, a terrifying ghost appears outside your dorm room... How long will it take to kill you?] Everyone thought it wa 394.7kReads9.3Score44.1k14d adds
26. 26 末 Apocalypse: Miss, Don't Panic. I Have Enough Supplies for a Hundred Years 末世：姑娘莫慌，我物资够用百年 Peng Buyi彭不易Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.5M WordsCompleted Synopsis: [Zombies + Natural disasters + Superpowers + Divine pets + Beautiful women + Pocket dimension + Ruthless hero + Building a faction] The Apocalypse arrived, bringing a super cold wave that froze the entire world. After the cold wave came a zombie virus outbreak. Then came a super tsunami, flooding the globe and turning it into a world of water. Before long, global temperatures soared again. The water evaporated, leaving the planet completely dry. Think that's the end of it? No. Humanity 49.7kReads8.8Score3.3k14d adds
27. 27 婚 The Matter of Marriage 婚姻这件事 Quiet Pisces恬静的双鱼座Modern Romance348k WordsCompleted [Loving Him Until She Hit Rock Bottom]+ [Infidelity in Marriage]+ [A Woman’s Inspiring Journey of Growth] Xiao Yiheng, I’ve decided to let you go, and let myself go, too. Every afternoon, a solitary figure sits in the art studio at the Xiangjiahu villa. It isn’t until Xiao Yiheng opens the studio door and sees it filled with portraits of himself from their school days that he realizes Lin Wan preserved their love in that time. Their love, built on mutual deception, eventually left Lin Wan with d 24Reads7.0Score—14d adds

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    The book is quite angsty in the beginning, but the female protagonist begins to awaken later on, and while there are some angst, there are also some satisfying moments. It's worth reading.

28. 28 亲 Dear Director Wen 亲爱的闻总监 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Modern Romance611k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead, feel-good revenge, humiliating scumbags and making them eat their words, rekindled romance, sweet indulgence, the male lead rises to the top, and a love triangle] [Devoted, puppy-like CEO boyfriend of many years × bold, decisive, stubborn director who refuses to back down] After dating for three years, Wen Ruan finally learned she had only ever been a stand-in. When they broke up, Wen Ruan said, “Jiang Qingyan, I hope you die alone.” After being unjustly fired, Wen Ruan join 23.6kReads9.3Score3k14d adds

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    Substitute Literature | When Yao Man feigned illness for the seventh time to trick Jiang Qingyan, I smiled and handed her the original "love letter." "Miss Yao, you tore up the wrong version." Substitute literature, identity reversal, business war romance, wife-chasing hell.

29. 29 农 The Abandoned Farm Girl 农家弃女 A Poem in Half a Step半步成诗Ancient Romance2.3M WordsCompleted [Farming + Secret Identity + Strong Female and Male Leads + Crushing Scumbags] A medical family's daughter transmigrates into the body of a little girl whose father doesn't care for her, whose mother doesn't love her, whose grandfather ignores her, and whose grandmother despises her. Luo Xinglei curls her lip with a cold laugh. Expect her to be a pushover anyone can bully? Dream on! With a single silver needle, she can turn the world upside down. She'll build her own underground kingdom and beco 2.3kReads9.0Score44514d adds

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    Abandoned daughter's revenge, farming to build wealth and fighting against scoundrels, satisfying torment and slapping faces of villains—a heartwarming, inspirational, and sweet romance novel!

30. 30 盛 A Blissful Marriage: Please Spare Me, My Possessive Boss 盛世婚宠：偏执大佬请饶命 Fish-Fragrant Shredded Pork ccc鱼香肉丝cccModern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + Devoted marriage + Redemption, an obsessive, violent male lead VS a sharp-tongued, food-loving heroine] They say Ning Dai, head of the Ning family, is bloodthirsty and utterly brutal. They also say he’s gravely ill and won’t live much longer. People have seen him cold-blooded, violent, and menacing. But only Tang Qianluo has seen his vulnerable side! … “I don’t want to let go! I can’t let go! I won’t let go!” “Stay by my side or go to hell. You choose.” “Please, love me!” He’s 6.1kReads9.3Score61714d adds
31. 31 夏 A Love for Springtime: Summer Trees, Heaven’s Hope (Complete Edition) 夏有乔木雅望天堂（全集） Ziyue籽月Modern Romance475k WordsCompleted A heartbreaking coming-of-age legend that has moved hundreds of millions of readers for seven years! Qu Weiran is a good student, excelling in both character and academics. But when his adoptive father appears, his mask is shattered, and everyone learns that he is nothing but a pitiful victim of domestic abuse. Even a boy as dark and troubled as he is keeps a girl in his heart: Xia Tong, the gentle girl he loves. But Qu Ningyuan, a boy who shares his father but not his mother, has fallen for her 5.2kReads9.4Score1.2k14d adds

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    *Summer Trees, Paradise of Elegance* by Zi Yue Shu: The story of Ya Wang and Xia Mu is filled with bitterness. Xia Mu lost both parents at a young age and grew up in loneliness, with Ya Wang shining like a ray of light into his world. However, the presence of Tang Xiaotian and the malice of the outside world make this relationship extremely difficult. To protect Ya Wang, Xia Mu falls into an abyss of despair; his obsession and deep affection are shattered under the manipulation of fate, a heartbreaking sight. *Ten Years of Warm Words* by Shu Haicang Sheng: The love between Yan Xi and Wen Heng spans ten years. Wen Heng is neglected by his family, while Yan Xi is outwardly dazzling but inwardly lonely. The two warm each other, yet are repeatedly separated due to family, misunderstandings, and other factors. Yan Xi suffers severe physical and emotional trauma, but Wen Heng remains steadfastly by his side. However, fate tests them time and again; the missed opportunities and waiting are filled with heartache. *The Third Kind of Love* by Free Walking andrea: Lawyer Zou Yu and Lin Qizheng have vastly different social statuses, making their love fraught with obstacles from the very beginning. The pressure from Lin Qizheng's family and the presence of his first wife act like shackles. Zou Yu struggles between love and dignity, the two are entangled in pain, and finally have no choice but to let go. The regret of loving but not being able to be together is heartbreaking.

32. 32 第 The Third Kind of Love 第三种爱情 Shang Jinwei商锦维Modern Romance186k WordsCompleted A farcical arranged marriage turned Yang Mo from bride to abandoned wife in just forty-eight hours. Still, getting a wedding home for free wasn’t so bad. She never expected to run into her ex-husband, Xie Linsen, four years later. He even came after her, all for a bowl of… noodles? Her wayward ex wants her back? Instead, he turns into a clingy pest she can’t shake off. Watch Yang Mo use her own experience to warn women everywhere: a small bargain can come at a big cost. 918Reads9.2Score10714d adds
33. 33 春 Spring and Moonlight 春与月光 Parting Words诀别词Modern Romance116k WordsCompleted [A Million Readers' Highly Praised Favorite! Childhood Friends / Secret Crush Comes True / Tension Builds / One-on-One, Sweet Romance!] After a family crisis, Zhou Yue temporarily moves in with Lin Qi. The two grew up together and have always been close. Zhou Yue's striking looks and height, along with his excellent grades, make him the center of attention. As everyone keeps probing, Lin Qi repeatedly insists otherwise. What Lin Qi doesn't know is that, in Zhou Yue's heart, he built himself a ga 41.3kReads9.7Score5.7k14d adds
34. 34 相 Longing Cannot Dispel Sorrow 相思不解愁 Tang Zhi唐帜Modern Romance32k WordsCompleted [College campus + unrequited love + love that can’t be returned + depression] Xu Shijie secretly loved Lin Mengying, but when she didn’t return his feelings, he transferred his affections to Chen Miaohan. Treated as a stand-in, Chen Miaohan grew despondent and took her own life for love. Xu Zhi styled himself a ladies’ man, falling for one person after another, but ended up all alone. Beware of thieves, fires, and best friends: Li Meiqi specialized in stealing her friends’ love interests, and en 31Reads—Score—14d adds

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    For those who have watched "Decorate Your Dreams," did you cry? I certainly did, crying every single time I watched it, until I had no tears left. At first, I was indignant for Lin Zhishan—how could she fall for such a scumbag as Tan Shengxu? On the other hand, I felt heartbroken for Zhong Mengwei; her falling for Tan Shengxu was a mistake!

35. 35 对 A Bet on Love 对赌爱情 Tang Zhi唐帜Modern Romance60k WordsCompleted [From School Uniforms to Wedding Gowns + Close Female Friends + Romantic Tension + Scoundrel Hero + Reuniting After a Breakup + The Wild Heart Reforms] Tang Yuying is hopelessly in love with Li Zhi, but her feelings go nowhere. Then a huge wave sweeps her away, and no one knows whether she is alive or dead. Eight years later, her twin sister, Tang Yucui, tracks down Li Zhi to avenge her younger sister, only to fall in love with the man she came to punish. A leopard never changes its spots. Li Zh 13Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 36 忘 All the Love in My Heart Is Gone 忘尽心中情 Tang Zhi唐帜Modern Romance22k WordsCompleted [Campus romance + unrequited love + secret crush + playboy turns over a new leaf] This is the sequel to my work, A Longing Beyond Sorrow. Xu Shijie visits Jintai Temple to pray for Chen Miaohan’s departed soul. There, he meets Lin Mengying again, now recovered from depression, and also runs into Chen Miaohan’s younger sister, Chen Miaoying. Their story will continue… Lin Mengying is still hopelessly in love with Xu Shijie, but her love remains unreturned. Xu Zhi wanders through one relationship 14Reads—Score—14d adds
37. 37 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 992.2kReads9.9Score158.5k14d adds

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    Excellent writing, definitely worth reading. The writing style is superb, suitable for highly educated readers. 🤔

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