Looking for Stories with a Restrained, Self-Controlled Male Lead! He Loves the Female Lead to Pieces but Never Lets It Show 求男主隐忍克制的文！明明爱女主到不行偏偏不显露

1. 201 书 Master Calligrapher? Poet Immortal? Chief Minister? That's Right, I'm All of Them 书圣？诗仙？首辅？没错，都是我 Sunlight on the River日照前川Historical834k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Cui Xian was a PhD in Chinese Language and Literature from a top-tier university. In this life, he transmigrates to ancient times into a poor family with humble origins. There’s a destitute household, a pregnant mother, older siblings still young, a father who has failed the imperial exams six times, and a grandmother whose obsession with her son placing high in the imperial examinations has driven her to delusion. And then there’s Cui Xian, who is only eight years old. Cui 29.2kReads9.4Score2.8kShelves
2. 202 修 The First Great Mess in the Cultivation World 修仙界第一混乱 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsCompleted “Sect Master Sun, your sect is now a renowned sword sect in the northern cultivation world. What is your opinion of Dean Xu?” “I often tell people in the know that Dean Xu is my idol. People hunt him down, and he still tries to make friends and strike deals with them. He raises disciples until they reach Foundation Establishment, then stops teaching them and sells them off to other sects. Now his students are everywhere, and his people are all over the place.” “And how do the senior members of 149.4kReads9.5Score19.1kShelves
3. 203 假 After Faking Nobility, I Became a God 假冒贵族后我成神了 A Scholar Through and Through书生本色Fantastical Romance1.3M WordsOngoing [Fake aristocrat + true queen + secret identities + everyone’s favorite + nation-building + personal growth] Luo Wei transmigrates into the body of a lowly commoner who passed herself off as a noble girl to enroll at school. Her identity is about to be exposed, and she’ll be despised and cursed by the entire school before being hanged at the gallows in the marketplace. Luo Wei: What’s there to be afraid of? I just have to pretend to be a noble. As someone from the twenty-first century, I can act 133kReads9.5Score14.2kShelves
4. 204 苏 After Waking Up, Three Big Shots Keep Chasing Her and Calling Her Mom 苏醒后被三个大佬追着叫妈 Solo Celebration独自狂欢Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Short drama now available] Alternate title: While Others Rely on Their Parents, I Rely on My Kids. My Sons Are All Big Shots “Sleeping Beauty” Wen Xiaoxiao slept for thirty-five years. When she woke up, she discovered that the three eggs she had once donated had become three famous big shots! Now she had not only a perfect family, but also three sons who loved her. She was no longer a miserable ball being kicked around. Son No. 1, the domineering CEO. He seemed like a typical CEO, but was actua 5.5kReads9.3Score382Shelves
5. 205 反 Villain: I Am the Eternal Number One Mastermind 反派：我，万古第一黑手 Night, Ah夜呀Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted When Jiang Mingdao woke up, he discovered he had become the Divine Son of an Ancient Immortal Clan. He had a Chaotic Dao Body, exceptional talent, formidable influence, and an extraordinary family background. At first glance, he seemed to have reached the pinnacle of this world, a top-tier rich heir. But after carefully reviewing his memories, he realized things weren’t quite as they seemed. From the start, he had a twin clansman who had read a “novel” and started stealing his opportunities. The 14.3kReads8.5Score1.3kShelves
6. 206 朱 Radiant Beauty and Jade-Smooth Skin: Captain Zhu's Young Second Wife 朱颜玉润，朱队的续弦娇妻 A Er阿耳Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Scheming Senior Leader vs. Crybaby Little Worrywart] [Young Policewoman vs. Criminal Investigation Squad Captain] [No Crime-Solving] [Age Gap] [Not Both Chaste] [Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story] Yan Ru is a crybaby little worrywart, widely known at work as a coward. But when she discovers that she’s married to a closeted gay man, she decisively gets a divorce. After the divorce, the crybaby latches onto a powerful boss. She’s willing to work like a beast of burden and acts meekly, all in the hope 17.2kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves
7. 207 好 I'm Panicking! I Didn't Mean to Flirt That Much [Quick Transmigration] 好慌张，不小心撩过头了【快穿】 Cloud Rabbit云兔子Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Pretending-to-be-innocent seductress + Dark, scheming male lead + Best friend takes the place of the boyfriend + Sweet 1v1 romance] Hurting your wife feels good for a while, then comes the hellish chase to win her back. But if your buddy has his eye on your wife, he can scatter your ashes and step over your corpse to take your place. After accidentally binding to a win-back-your-wife System, Jiang Xin is forced to travel to different worlds, take the place of girls who have been hurt by scumbag 41.6kReads9.1Score3.1kShelves
8. 208 我 I'm Already in the Late Stages of Cancer, So What's Wrong with Going a Little Crazy? 我都癌症晚期了，疯一点怎么了 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance525k WordsCompleted Original title: I’m Already in the Late Stages of Cancer, So What’s Wrong with Going a Little Crazy? Lin Qian, hailed as the most eligible young lady in the capital, was gentle, refined, elegant, and proper. She could read at three, write poetry at five, was exceptionally well-read, and excelled at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Everyone who met her praised her without end. Lin Qian had been raised from childhood on the principle: “At home, obey your father; after marriage, obey your 24.9kReads9.4Score2.8kShelves
9. 209 玫 Rose-Colored Desire 玫瑰欲色 Ten Miles of Endless Roads十里漫漫Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [Beijing Socialite + Hong Kong Tycoon] [Two Powerful CEOs + Carefree Playboy + Love Grows Over Time + A Tense Push and Pull] [Clear-Eyed Rose vs. Love-Struck CEO] [Both Have a Colorful Past on the Surface + Grown-Up Games] * Zhu Man and Gu Xi crossed paths amid the lights and glamour, swept up in a dizzying romance. * She had been captivated by his devilishly handsome face and roguish charm. His bold, uninhibited nature had brought her plenty of pleasure. He was Hong Kong’s most notorious playbo 17kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves
10. 210 白 Unfamiliar by Day 白日不熟 Yun Zijin妘子衿Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + Hong Kong tycoon family + sizzling chemistry + flirtatious desire + devoted couple] [Possessive, obsessive tycoon and powerful executive ✖️ alluring heiress and CEO] Song Qingyun, a daughter of one of Hong Kong City’s most prominent families, hides a wild, untamable nature beneath her good-girl disguise. Three months into their arranged marriage, she has completely forgotten her contract husband, name and all, and has instead picked up a hot guy at a bar overseas. O 42.1kReads9.4Score6.6kShelves
11. 211 闺 After My Best Friend Hooks Up with My Boss, I’m the One Who Comes Out on Top 闺蜜拿下我老板后，我赢麻了 Xia Zhi夏止Modern Romance582k WordsCompleted [Best friend and her husband + lie flat + sweet romance] Qiao Yu found a job, but her boss was impossible to deal with, so she got her best friend to pursue him. Thanks to her best friend's persistent efforts, she succeeded, and Qiao Yu got to lie flat. In her best friend's husband's office, she could drink all the milk tea she wanted, play on her phone, and even boss him around now and then. Before the domineering CEO started dating her best friend: “Qiao Yu, make me another coffee!” After he s 19kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves
12. 212 卿 Your Heart Is Like the Moon 卿心似月 Xi Ziyi席紫一Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted A steady, straightforward police chief × a gentle, lovely elementary school teacher [A sweet, slow-burn everyday romance + age gap + fiercely protective + overflowing boyfriend energy + powerful man devotedly pursuing love] [Sugar-sweet romance + love at first sight + mutual devotion + neither has loved anyone else + happy ending + direct confessions] The hero is head over heels. When he likes someone, he goes after her and says exactly what he means. He’s easygoing, but incredibly attentive to 13.7kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves
13. 213 又 The Mountains and Seas, Once More 又见山海 Lu Xiaojiu卢小久Modern Romance249k WordsCompleted [Government employee male lead, widowed and straightforward; gentle, soft-spoken divorced female lead] The leads have an age gap, and this is a sweet romance. The male lead first takes an interest in the beautiful female lead. After learning she's divorced, he uses his position to create opportunities to meet her and gradually get closer. Their lives slowly become intertwined, and of course, that eventually leads to an adult relationship. Along the way, they face everyday troubles and confront t 22.2kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves
14. 214 妈 Mom Remarries, Dad Weds Again, and a Little Waif Meets a Veteran Cadre 妈改嫁，爸再婚，小可怜遇老干部 One More Spoonful再吃一勺儿Modern Romance444k WordsCompleted [Nine-year age gap + 1980s + Chinese setting + bittersweet, sweet secret crush + devoted couple + family drama] [The heroine has a secret crush at first, but later becomes clear-eyed and grounded. She's a wealthy, beautiful, clear-headed, well-educated doctor.] [The hero is afraid to fall in love at first, but later becomes hopelessly devoted. He's an elegant, handsome politician with plenty of schemes.] [Complete.] After her mother remarried, Xia Chuchu was left to live under someone else's roo 7.8kReads9.2Score816Shelves
15. 215 军 Military Marriage: After a Whirlwind Wedding to the Commander, the Whole Wealthy Family Dotes on Her 军婚：跟首长闪婚后全豪门来团宠 Orange Milk Cutie橙子奶萌萌Modern Romance243k WordsCompleted [Modern military romance] [Super satisfying] Rumor has it that Fu Yanting, the aloof commander of the military district, brought home a wild kitten he found in a war zone. Wild and untamable, breathtakingly beautiful, incredibly skilled, and a total foodie. Fu Yanting likes exactly that type, so he married her on the spot, making her his wife and keeping her by his side to handle all the meddling relatives. The capital’s gossipmongers said, “She’s got too many flaws and no family connections. Th 2.8kReads9.1Score357Shelves
16. 216 穿 After Transmigrating into a Book, the Miserable Villainess Wakes Up and Saves Herself 穿书后凄惨女配清醒自救 Zhi Nuan Zhi Nuan知暖知暖Modern Romance333k WordsCompleted Transmigrate into a book + both leads are inexperienced in love + satisfying revenge + sweet romance Xu Yueyao transmigrated into a romance novel, becoming the little lover who shared a name with the villainous big shot. This little lover had originally been an ordinary college student. By a twist of fate, she became the antidote for the villain, Zhan Rongxuan, and the first woman in Lord Zhan’s life. Unfortunately, blinded by wealth and status, she dreamed of becoming the young mistress of the 2.2kReads8.9Score168Shelves
17. 217 遭 After I Was Cheated On, My Aloof Boss Fell for Me at First Sight! 遭劈腿，高冷领导对我一见钟情！ Sweet Weiwei甜薇薇Modern Romance296k WordsCompleted The book has only just received its rating, so there aren't many reviews yet. That will change with time. I hope you'll show it lots of support! [Marriage + love at first sight + both leads are inexperienced] A powerful senior official × a pretty grassroots-level employee To everyone else, Su Ningyue, an unnoticed junior employee, and Gu Jingchuan, a high-ranking official, seem worlds apart. But an inexplicable bond keeps bringing them together again and again. The first time they meet: Su Ningy 6.4kReads8.9Score644Shelves
18. 218 奥 Ultraman: The Live-In Son-in-Law 奥特赘婿 Mingyuan鸣愿Male-Channel Fanfiction140k WordsOngoing To repay a debt of gratitude, War God Zoffy hides his identity and marries into the Fang family, pretending to be weak while secretly staying one step ahead. But he can't shake the feeling that his wife is just a little bit strange. Protagonist: Zoffy. Antagonists: Fang Chang / Ye Zi 3.6kReads8.2Score191Shelves

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    It must be this, you must watch this, otherwise you will regret it for the rest of your life😁😁😁

19. 219 六 The Sixties: The Supporting Actress Works Herself to the Bone and Outshines the Lucky Female Lead 六零，对照组女配卷死锦鲤女主 Moonless Young Master无月公子Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + comedy + pocket dimension + punishing scumbags + troublemaker heroine + face-slapping + satisfying read + goofy humor + romance] A chaotic, hilarious career story, not a formulaic one. The heroine is cunning, scheming, unhinged, and becomes an official. It’s hell mode from the start: the original host was beaten to death by her awful grandmother, and less than two minutes after transmigrating, she was kicked into the hospital by her awful father. Cheng Miaomiao opens and close 9.3kReads9.1Score998Shelves

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    Traveling through 10 funny spaces, 10 sadistic stories, 10 eccentric stories, 10 slaps in the face, 10 cool stories, 10 silly stories, a crazy and funny career story, the heroine has eight hundred evil intentions, and the 10 female protagonists are sinister, insane, and serve as officials.

20. 220 替 It’s Just a Substitute Marriage, Lord Fu, So Why Are You Spoiling Me? 替嫁而已，傅爷你怎么宠上了 Mu Xiaoliang暮小靓Modern Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Her father disappeared when she was little, and her mother remarried. She grew up in the countryside with her grandmother, skipping class, getting into fights, and drinking like it was second nature. In everyone else's eyes, she was a no-good delinquent. At nineteen, her mother brought her back to live with her stepfather's family. “Bai Ling, being made to marry the eldest young master of the Fu family in your sister's place is a blessing. You'd better make the most of this opportunity.” In her 27.8kReads9.0Score39.7kShelves

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    Good-looking, good-looking, recommended

21. 221 绝 The Peerless Dao Lord 绝世道君 Traveling Far with a Wine Gourd携壶远游Eastern Fantasy12.6M WordsCompleted After seventeen years, Lu Yu finally devoured the Heavenly Emperor’s soul and took a fresh look at the world. Since heaven and earth were remade and spiritual energy returned, countless people had pursued immortality, drawing on fortune to rise above the rest. Gather true qi, and you can split mountains and shatter stone, traveling a thousand miles in a day. Master spells, and you can summon wind and rain, soar through the clouds and mist. A tiger roars through the mountains; a dragon swims in s 9.1kReads8.4Score428Shelves
22. 222 重 Reborn as a Mad Immortal in the City 重生之都市狂仙 Dream Pen梦中笔丶Urban10.0M WordsCompleted I cleave wind and thunder with my sword, blotting out sun and moon; with a single palm, I command the universe and scour the netherworld. There are six billion people in this world, yet I alone dare call myself proud and unrestrained. The Azure Emperor of the Immortal Realm was reborn ten thousand years in the past and descended upon a bustling city, a world of glittering lights and indulgence. Who gets drunk in the embrace of beauties, lost in luxury, and who stays clearheaded, sword in hand, r 9.2kReads8.8Score660Shelves
23. 223 救 Help! I Pretended to Be a Guy and Catfished My Roommate! 救命！女扮男装后网骗对象竟是我室友！ Niu Guluo Luobei钮钴禄萝贝Modern Romance833k WordsOngoing [Catfishing goes wrong / One woman, five men / Woman disguised as a man / Rivalry between love interests / Mary Sue at an elite academy / All male leads are unhinged / Not an empowering female lead fantasy] Su Xingmian transmigrated into a book as the villainess. She was holding the male lead's stolen underwear, and her whole world came crashing down! The original owner had pursued the male lead by abusing the Su family's influence, disguising herself as a man to sneak into the boys' dorm, and c 24.8kReads8.8Score1.7kShelves

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    Several male protagonists are very forbearing and restrained, and they have a strong sense of pulling.

24. 224 妹 My Little Sister Is the Heroine, but the Villain Protagonist Better Stay Away 妹妹是女主，但是主角反派莫过来 Comrade Ning Henxiao宁恨萧同志Urban153k WordsOngoing “Bro, could you blow-dry my hair for me?” I woke up to find I had transmigrated into a novel about a villain. The person in front of me was my own little sister, and she relied on me a lot. But the plot that followed left me stunned: My sister was actually the heroine? Not only had the chosen one set his sights on her, but the transmigrated villainous male lead was going to steal her away, too? But the original story didn’t have a big brother for the heroine. Since things were already different, 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    That's really forbearing, otherwise it would become an orthopedic surgery

25. 225 A AI-Bound: This Young Lady Conquers Ancient Times and Becomes a God AI绑定：小女子玩转古代终成神 Mi Ao米傲Ancient Romance138k WordsOngoing (The heroine is reborn, with an AI System, household intrigue and revenge, business battles and wealth-making, and political scheming. The first male lead is a scheming prince who slowly woos her; the second is a gentle scholar who protects her from the sidelines. The heroine keeps her feet on the ground and plans every step. She levels up endlessly until she becomes a legend!) (Bao Hongdou: I have to keep getting stronger! Shen Moyuan: I’ll protect you! Jiang Xubai: I really want to hold her h —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist is the idle prince Shen Moyuan, who has great military exploits and hidden edge. There is also the gentle young master Jiang Xubai, who silently protects and solves problems. The straightforward young Zhao Qingge is bold and righteous, overcoming all obstacles; the innocent friend Shen Tingyun is innocent and innocent, and is a fan of both male and female protagonists. The male protagonist is sinister and scheming. From secret love to silent love, the emotional line is very smooth. I hope not to abuse the male protagonist. (The female protagonist is reborn in the AI system, fights for revenge in the house, earns money in business wars, and officialdom. The male protagonist is a sinister prince, and slowly seduce the prince. The female protagonist is down-to-earth, step by step. Unlimited upgrades, until she becomes a god!) (Hongdou: I want to keep getting stronger! Mo Yuan: I will protect you! Xu Bai: I really want to hold her little hand! Qing Ge: You are secretly in love! Ting Yun: I am a pure CP fan~)

26. 226 神 Tycoon: Building Wealth and Freedom by Posting on Social Media 神豪：财富自由从发朋友圈开始 Eat the Shark吃掉鲨鱼Urban1.6M WordsCompleted [A short drama of the same name, Wealth Without Limits Starts with Posting on Social Media, is now streaming. Please show it your support. Thank you, everyone.] People say adult breakdowns start with borrowing money, but Shen Lin doesn't agree. He thinks adult breakdowns all start with scrolling through social media. Working late one night, Shen Lin opened his social media feed out of boredom and was immediately floored. He stared at his roommate's post, completely speechless. They'd only just g 1.1kReads8.3Score232Shelves
27. 227 开 From the Start, My Sword Falls in the South Sea as I Scheme for the Nine Provinces 开局剑落南海，我布局天下九洲 The Moon Was Still There Back Then当时明月犹在Male-Channel Fanfiction2.9M WordsOngoing Three million characters and counting, with plenty to binge. The strongest contender in this niche across the entire web. Not a nanny story + original plot + settling arguments with reason + settling arguments with a sword A slow burn, but the writing speaks for itself. With a flask of wine at his waist and a sword on his back, a young man heads north, wanting to see a world and the hearts within it that are neither wholly good nor wholly evil. I, Ning Yuan, have a dream: of righteousness, of th 7.8kReads8.8Score507Shelves

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    I saw the sword coming! If you feel it's not enough, you can read this novel, it's full of original flavor!

28. 228 我 My 26-Year-Old Female Tenant 我的26岁女房客 Super Big Tank Kobe超级大坦克科比Urban2.1M WordsCompleted After a wild night at a bar, a beautiful woman pinned him with a paternity claim, and the down-and-out young man suddenly became a father. As if things weren't bad enough, the owner of his rented home changed, and he was about to be kicked out. But his new landlady was beautiful! Should he ask to share the place? She coolly gave him a single word: “Get out!” A romantic entanglement sparked by a housing problem. 123.3kReads9.7Score13.8kShelves

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