Life in the Public Sector, Officialdom, Family, Love, and Morality 体制内，官途，家庭，爱情，伦理

1. 51 大 Boss, Remember to Pretend We Don't Know Each Other When You Go Out 大佬，出门记得装不熟 Lu Xiaojiu卢小久Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted The short drama A Proper Match with Zhao Ran is now streaming [Upright, proper senior leader & beautiful, clear-eyed university lecturer] "Powerful man bows his head 11-year age gap Sweet romance Both leads are devoted to each other" With an uncaring father and mother, Xu Weizhao’s plan for her life was simple: stay unnoticed, buy a little house, and remain unmarried and childless for peace of mind. It was supposed to be an easy plan, but in a single night, everything was thrown into disarray. S 45.9kReads9.2Score3.9k14d adds
2. 52 淮 Dawn Ferry on the Huai River 淮水晓渡 Mo Zhaoying墨昭荧Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted Why did we break up? “My mom said you don’t work in government.” Xiao Xiao was speechless. She never thought the trope of “passing the exam, then dumping your sweetheart” would happen to her. “I can pass it too.” A year later, she started working at the district science and technology bureau. Meeting Jiang Huaixu was the biggest surprise of her life. At first, she thought it was an unrequited love that would go nowhere. Only later did she learn that, to win her over, he had even considered marry 6kReads8.6Score55514d adds
3. 53 顾 Director Gu's Beloved Wife 顾局长的娇妻 Princess Salted Beans盐豆公主Modern Romance213k WordsCompleted Gu Jingzhou is about to take office as chief of the Public Security Bureau. Qi Pan is a teacher who has returned to her hometown after graduation to take up a post. Their paths cross on a trip. Qi Pan thinks life back home will be peaceful and easy, but she never expects undercurrents to run so deep. Fortunately, Gu Jingzhou is there to protect her. From strangers to lovers, the two build the life they long for amid ordinary days, like a real-life Back to Field! 645Reads7.3Score10214d adds
4. 54 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 14kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds
5. 55 一 Gu Jiu Si's First Book 一顾九思的第1本书 At First Glance, Nine Thoughts一顾九思Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted [Dual Civil-Service Careers + Both Leads Are Each Other’s First Love + Secretly in Love with Each Other + Sweet Romance] The male and female leads are each other’s first love. Five years ago, a misunderstanding kept them apart. Five years later, he has become a district Party committee secretary, while she is an ordinary civil servant in a township under his jurisdiction. She had planned to live out a quiet, ordinary life, but he is determined to take her into his arms, no matter what. You don’t 10.9kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds
6. 56 张 The Little Girl from Secretary Zhang's Family 张书记家的小姑娘 Warm Tangerine橘暖暖Modern Romance337k WordsCompleted After graduating from college at 24, Sang Ning chose to return to her hometown and take a job in the public sector. A year later, her employer sent her to a township government office for two years of support work. She became Secretary Zhang’s subordinate, and eventually, Secretary Zhang became part of her family. At 32, Zhang Yizheng was a veteran and the head of the township government. One day, a young woman joined the office. She was young, capable, and full of personality. For the first ti 17.7kReads9.1Score1.6k14d adds
7. 57 纵 Doting on Her 纵宠她 Cat's Cat-astrophe猫了猫腻Modern Romance316k WordsCompleted Age gap + uncle steals nephew’s bride + marriage first, love later + sweet romance + devoted to each other A rebellious young heiress x a paternal powerhouse from the capital’s elite circle * The marriage alliance between the Bai and Li families had been arranged before Bai Zhi came of age, but she had no intention of marrying. She expected love and marriage to end in a tragic breakup. The first time Second Young Master Li traveled a great distance to see her, she hid from him. The second time, 2.1kReads8.2Score18814d adds
8. 58 咬 Take a Bite of Soft Moonlight 咬一口软月光 Luo Tingxu洛汀序Modern Romance524k WordsCompleted (Mutual seduction | Top-tier push and pull | Wild and sultry | Age gap | Possessive male lead | Explosive sexual tension | Second male lead begs her back and completely loses it) [Pure, alluring, flirtatious little white flower × Abstinent, unhinged Buddha] The night the capital's young master humiliated her in public, she got drunk and forcefully kissed the powerful family head he feared most. Everyone thought Yan Tingnan, the Buddha of the capital's elite circle, was an aloof, untouchable flow 52kReads9.3Score7.9k14d adds
9. 59 潮 Tidal Boundaries 潮汐界限 Milky Candy Puff奶糖酥Modern Romance348k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available, published under the title Tidal Boundaries] There were two unspoken sayings around the office building: First, when Zhou Yushen's car passed Guanfujie, even the snow on the ground would sensibly melt away a little. Second, he never let his schedule stop for anyone. Only later did Wei Xi learn that both sayings were wrong. * At an industry forum, Wei Xi was unexpectedly called up to sit in the front row. With every gaze fixed on her, she spoke quickly and prec 55.6kReads9.4Score7.3k14d adds
10. 60 宠 Spoil Me, but Don't Go Too Far 宠我，再过火 One One Three Three一一三三Modern Romance148k WordsCompleted [Secret crush + a playboy turns over a new leaf + dating before marriage + the powerful one learns to bow his head] Mutual devotion A well-bred girl from a scholarly family VS a seemingly proper, troublemaking young heir Before the Buddha. Xu Chunjiao, a young woman about to be married, clasped her hands and prayed devoutly. “I want to marry a devilishly handsome man who’s 188 centimeters tall, with long legs and six-pack abs. He should be handsome, roguish, and charming.” “He should be into 1.5kReads8.7Score21714d adds
11. 61 她 She Plays the Field in Her Sugar Daddy's Arms 她在金主怀里撒野 Heaven Opens to Delusions天开妄想Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted [Both are each other’s only one & Reunion after a long separation & Age gap] [Wild, spoiled little swan & Scheming, calculating old-fashioned man] Shen Wang is the patron of Su Ruan, a ballet dancer. She is the little swan he watched grow up, and the white camellia he can never control. After disappearing for six years, Su Ruan returns to find everyone assuming she comes from a poor, helpless background. They bully her at work, and when she smashes a bottle over a lecher’s head, she becomes a pa 1.7kReads8.8Score19414d adds
12. 62 大 The Big Shot Spoils Me Too Much, and the Sweetness Is Off the Charts 大佬太宠，甜度超标了 Xi Ziyi席紫一Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted Insider romance + mutual firsts + age gap + exclusive devotion + love at first sight A scheming, devoted man in power VS a laid-back, sweet junior employee Ji Shengyu fell in love with Bei Ling at first sight. When they meet again, his feelings run even deeper. He is trapped by the shackles of rules, interests, and calculated compromises. She is the only softness in his otherwise formidable heart. 26kReads8.8Score2.7k14d adds

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    The male protagonist is a leader within the system who falls in love with the female protagonist at first sight and dotes on her immensely.

13. 63 月 The Crescent Moon Shines Over the Mountain 月儿弯弯映山头 Ye Shu晔殊Modern Romance318k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + second chance love + reunion after years apart] They met again on a rainy day. She pulled out her rock hammer and smashed his rearview mirror. And with it, she broke through the heart he had kept frozen for seven years and five months. Seven years and five months: the time I spent missing you, and the time I gave you to be free. For the rest of our lives, there will be no more freedom. 10.2kReads9.0Score99214d adds
14. 64 你 Hello, Assistant Jiang 你好，姜助理 Yanwu Xuxu言午栩栩Modern Romance399k WordsCompleted Main characters: Jiang Xia and Shi Jingchu [Junior assistant vs. big boss] [The hero pursues her directly + age gap + slow-paced everyday romance] Jiang Xia is still relatively new to the working world. She lands a job as an administrative assistant at a tech company, in a department that has just been acquired and is a complete mess. Besides administrative work, she also has to serve as an HR assistant, sales assistant, boss’s assistant, and marketing assistant. She scrambles to get by, gradual 4kReads8.6Score43914d adds

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    The pinnacle of workplace fiction, I especially recommend the first book, "After Being Targeted by the Boss." I've read it two or three times already. I love the author's humorous and lighthearted writing style, and every plot detail is logical and reasonable. Plus, the male lead's sharp tongue is hilarious! The author writes so enjoyably, and the romance between the male and female leads is also very touching. The whole book is perfect.

15. 65 养 A Flawed Upbringing 养成偏差 Saury and Three Cats秋刀鱼和三只猫Modern Romance323k WordsCompleted Cheng Huaizhou, the youngest partner at Maxwell Consulting, an industry benchmark and a business decision-maker who puts reason above all else. Ruan Chaoyang, a rookie who stumbled into consulting after being laid off, with unconventional instincts and energy to spare. His perfect algorithms and her knack for breaking the rules clash again and again. In this contest between reason and emotion, falling in love is the most beautiful deviation in the data. A proud mentor and a sunny girl who always 15.9kReads9.4Score2k14d adds
16. 66 上 Cut Down After Making It Ashore, I Crack Cold Cases and Become a Mainstream Star 上岸被斩，我转头破悬案成主流 Xiao Xiaoyangyang小小扬扬Urban4.2M WordsOngoing A new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 91.3kReads8.9Score8.4k14d adds

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17. 67 公 Turning the Tables in the Civil Service Exam: Climbing the Ladder from the Interview Onward 公考逆袭：从面试开始一路攀登 Yuanming Xiaoyang元明小阳Urban3.4M WordsOngoing People's affections are as thin as paper, and the world changes like a new chess game with every turn. Li Xiuyuan starts at the grassroots level, driven by a desire to get ahead. He takes one steady step after another, climbing higher with every move! 750.2kReads9.2Score60.2k14d adds
18. 68 重 Reborn as an Executive at a Foreign Company 重生之我在外企当高管 Famous Towers Under Heaven天下名楼Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Xu Fei is reborn and returns to the time just after graduation. In his previous life, he spent years navigating the workplace, only to be thrown out in middle age. With all his years of experience from his previous life, see how he turns the tables at work this time, climbs to the top, and makes his mark in the business world. 26.3kReads8.9Score2.5k14d adds
19. 69 机 The Female Official 机关女干部 Xiaoxiao Gou'er Lingdang晓晓狗儿铃当Modern Romance1.5M WordsOngoing A serious novel about officialdom that faces reality and holds firm to its principles. There's no simplistic division between “black and white,” only the real compromises and choices of life within the system. Here you'll find solid engineering details, meticulous criminal investigations, moving relationships, and steadfast faith. The story follows Lin Ruxi and Shen Chan as they work side by side to break through deadlocks and uphold justice amid the politics, reform, and personal struggles of Q 7.9kReads7.9Score61214d adds

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    Recommend!!!!!

20. 70 女 The Female Police Chief’s Shocking Case 女局长之惊天大案 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban1.5M WordsOngoing This novel seamlessly blends political intrigue, criminal investigation and suspense, and realist literature. Liu Shuyun is caught in an astonishing scheme. It is a contest with no equal! Three factions are vying for power on this island. There is an underground hangar spanning five levels, and a “teacher” who has never shown their face. Gao Han’s investigation goes beyond clearing his fiancée’s name. He must also uncover the truth behind his father’s “fake death.” As the blades of political int 17.3kReads8.1Score1.1k14d adds
21. 71 基 A Grassroots Female Official 基层女干部 Xiaoxiao Gou'er Lingdang晓晓狗儿铃当Modern Romance170k WordsCompleted This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. It took me three years to write this book. Over those three years, I interviewed more than a dozen women working in grassroots government positions. Some of their stories made me laugh, some made me cry, and some left me silent for a long time. I wanted to write about a real person. Most of all, she keeps moving forward. No matter what lies ahead. As a preface. Spring 2026 · Chongqing 1.3kReads6.2Score—14d adds
22. 72 官 True Love in the Halls of Power 官场有真情 Zhang Dali, Bursting with Bullish Energy牛气冲天的张大力Modern Romance158k WordsCompleted Smack! A loud slap. I covered my cheek and stared, stunned, at the impossibly handsome man in front of me. Sharp brows, bright eyes, abs faintly visible, broad shoulders and a narrow waist. At that moment, he was covering his lower half with a quilt and glaring at me furiously. Fuzzy images flashed through my mind: a bar, heartbreak, drinking to drown my sorrows. And then... Holy crap, what a score! “Miss, let me explain!” he said nervously. I tried to suppress the grin tugging at my lips and p 226Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 73 重 Restarting Life on the Road to Success 重启之人生青云路 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban550k WordsCompleted Actually, every novel is a portrayal of real life! Whether what you watch or read is... yourself!... I hope you see yourself! 1.1kReads7.3Score10714d adds
24. 74 退 A Veteran Reborn to Protect the Beautiful Women Around Him 退伍重生之护我美女如云 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban330k WordsCompleted If you could live your life over, who would you choose to save? When Shen Chan woke up, she found herself back at four in the morning on that day in 2014. Bao Shulin, this time, I will make sure you survive even if I have to stand against the whole world. 60Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 75 重 Back at 24, I'm My Son's Love Rival 重返24，我给儿子当情敌 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban106k WordsCompleted This is the story of a middle-aged man who returns to the age of 24. He's been a son, a husband, and a father. This time, he wants to live for himself. And, while he's at it, become a worthy romantic rival to his own son. Eight women, eight obsessions, eight paths left unfinished. 46Reads—Score314d adds
26. 76 权 The Pinnacle of Power: The Crackdown on Organized Crime 权力巅峰之破局者：扫黑风暴 Zhang Dali, Bursting with Bullish Energy牛气冲天的张大力Urban190k WordsCompleted Wang Xiaolin is greeted with a carefully orchestrated welcome gift! She is forced to investigate the Old Town Redevelopment Project herself. As the investigation deepens, the clues point to her secret boyfriend, his mother, and the best friend she has had for twenty years. A game of intrigue that began with a conspiracy. 543Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 77 你 Hello! My Diplomat 你好！我的外交官先生 Little Bookworm爱学习的小小只Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Bright, cheerful international student + Cool, abstinent diplomat] [Unrequited love becomes mutual + Power Couple + He doesn’t love her at first + Later turns into a fiercely protective husband + Happy Ending] At 22, Lin Shuxue, heir to the Lin Group, went to Paris to study. On the third day, at the welcome party for new students, she experienced her first crush. The cool, dignified diplomat standing at the podium was ten whole years older than her, 188 centimeters tall, and so handsome he look 8.4kReads9.5Score96414d adds

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    Very nice, a cool and aloof diplomat and a tycoon's daughter.

28. 78 落 Rain Falls, Tides Rise 落雨生潮 Yan Nanfei晏楠菲Modern Romance520k WordsCompleted [Older, Powerful Man] & [Female Graduate Student] [Ten-Year Age Gap] + [Career Growth] + [Guiding Lover] + [Slow-Burn Romance] + [Devoted Love] + [Both Pure] Song Yuheng first met Wen Zhaoyu at an award ceremony. He was there to present an award, and she was an outstanding graduate. He handed her the certificate and shook her hand. “Wen Zhaoyu, you’re exceptional.” She smiled brightly. “Thank you for your encouragement.” The rain fell in torrents that night. The man trapped her by the window. 25.2kReads9.2Score3k14d adds

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    This book is very good.

29. 79 别 Don't Mess with Me! I'm My Own Backing! 别惹我！我自己就是背景！ Flying Ant会飞蚂蚁Urban1.7M WordsOngoing My new story is out! You can read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 26.7kReads8.3Score2.3k14d adds

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    The film offers a realistic and insightful exploration of human nature and the bureaucratic world, with plenty of exciting moments and a thrilling plot.

30. 80 权 Cherished Above All: Every Year in Your Arms 权宠之上，岁岁入怀 Mr. Hanbao瀚堡先生Modern Romance531k WordsCompleted Age-gap romance + sweet pampering + government employee + cunning hero President Nian told his daughter, “When Sui Sui finishes university, she can stay home and live off me. Then she can take over Dad’s company.” Later, Dad thought better of it. He couldn’t let the daughter he had raised get caught up in all the backstabbing of the business world. So he said, “Sui Sui, study hard and get into a good university. Find a smart boyfriend there to take over the company.” Shen Runian looked down at t 7.4kReads8.7Score80614d adds
31. 81 裴 Mr. Pei Has Fallen for Her, and Miss Xuan Can’t Escape 裴先生已心动，宣小姐逃不掉 Mr. Hanbao瀚堡先生Modern Romance395k WordsCompleted Government circles + age gap + winning her back + sweet romance + well-matched families Pei Shuchen is the legitimate grandson of the Pei family’s third generation. His family is deeply rooted in government, and his mother comes from one of Shanghai’s prominent families. On the surface, he is a refined and urbane rising star in politics. Behind his gold-rimmed glasses is a pair of eyes that can see right through people. He speaks with humble courtesy but acts with ruthless decisiveness, earning 392Reads6.9Score10114d adds
32. 82 宜 Yi Shixu An 宜时序安 Mr. Hanbao瀚堡先生Modern Romance509k WordsCompleted Age gap + abstinent CEO + politically connected family + sweet romance Their first meeting: the car window rolls down, and their eyes meet. Shen Shi’an feels her heart skip a beat. His eyes are as deep as a sacred lake in a snowy land, calm and still, yet they somehow remind her of the cat that disappeared years ago. She hurriedly lowers her head, pressing her fingertips into her palm. This is a sacred Buddhist site. What am I thinking? She doesn’t notice that Jiang Shixu’s fingers tighten aroun 1.5kReads8.4Score14014d adds
33. 83 官 The Road to Officialdom: One Text Message Changes My Fate 官途：一条短信改变命运 The Mortal World Is Too Weary红尘太累Urban1.8M WordsOngoing A breakup text quietly rewrites the career trajectory of a young official. In the world of politics, every step forward or back involves both calculations of the human heart and contests of power. Standing at a crossroads in his life, Li Anping takes his first steady step... 245.7kReads8.8Score23.8k14d adds

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    Realistic life, textbooks within the system

34. 84 离 After My Divorce, I Became the Cold-Faced Mayor's Darling 离婚后，我成了冷脸镇长的掌心宠 Flowing Carp流水鲤Modern Romance346k WordsCompleted [Office romance, sweet and doting, powerful man bows his head, guiding lover, push and pull, satisfying revenge] [Beautiful, fun, rebellious, a little toxic: a junior contract worker versus a department-level leader who says nothing but is secretly utterly smitten] Jiang Shasha married young. After her scumbag husband cheated on her time and again, she chose to go completely wild. She beat up her cheating husband, tore into her in-laws, then wiped her tears and walked away. On the road, she was 6.6kReads8.4Score58614d adds

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    The female lead is divorced, interesting, talented, and has strong family values. She has unreasonable former in-laws. The male lead is a cold, aloof leader in the civil service; he doesn't say it, but is secretly infatuated and does a lot for her. A powerful figure bows down for love—a destined romance.

35. 85 陆 After Secretary Lu Crossed the Rose 陆书记误惹玫瑰后 Yi Ai意瑷Modern Romance207k WordsOngoing [High-Ranking Government Official + Reunion After Separation + Age and Height Difference + Powerful Man Bows for Love] When Su Wan first met Shen Yanli, she fell for his looks and fell in love at first sight. She had no idea how powerful his family was. Thinking he was just as lowly as she was, she chased after him with all her might, despite having a top-tier IQ and negative emotional intelligence. It wasn’t until his grandfather and mother joined forces to pressure her into breaking up with hi 148Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 86 仕 The Official's Rise and Fall: Breaking the Deadlock Through Influence 仕途沉浮之借势破局 Uncle Jue from the Vernot Islands弗诺群岛的绝叔Urban4.1M WordsOngoing [Primarily aimed at male readers, but female readers may enjoy it too] + [No System, no wild fantasy] + [Realistic political intrigue] + [Power plays] + [Urban slice of life] A story about Huang Zheng, a chemistry prodigy from a poor family, who gives up a recommendation to pursue graduate studies at Tsinghua so he can look after his parents, then returns to his hometown for a job after earning his bachelor’s degree and embarks on a career in public service… Above the clouds, every step is fraug 16.3kReads8.7Score1.4k14d adds

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    A realistic novel about officialdom written by a veteran cadre, without any rebirth or cheat codes, it's super good.

37. 87 二 The Husky and His White Cat Shizun 二哈和他的白猫师尊 Meat Bun Won't Eat Meat肉包不吃肉Two Male Leads1.4M WordsCompleted [The audiobook adaptation of the same name, starring Gu Jiangshan and Sanshi, is complete. Tune in and give it a listen!] Mo Ran thought becoming Chu Wanning's disciple had been a mistake. His master was far too much like a cat, while he was like a silly dog wagging its tail and fawning over him. Dogs and cats can't reproduce together, and the silly dog hadn't wanted to reach out his fluffy paws toward that cat in the first place. He'd always thought dogs should be with dogs, like his senior bro 100.9kReads9.7Score19.5k14d adds
38. 88 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
39. 89 甜 Sweet, Sizzling Kisses! After We Get Our Marriage License, He Kisses Me Red Every Night 甜欲肆吻！领证后夜夜被亲红温 Qing Qing Ci轻卿辞Modern Romance473k WordsCompleted Jiang Jinnian, the current head of the Jiang family, is known for his self-discipline and propriety, and his cool temperament. Even though the Jiang and Shen families arranged a marriage long ago, no one ever connected him with Shen Nanzhi. For years, Shen Nanzhi thought the same. Jiang Jinnian spent most of his time abroad. He was cold by nature and rarely came home, so the two hardly ever had a chance to meet. Even when they did, Shen Nanzhi always kept her distance. She never imagined that, b 47.7kReads9.1Score5.3k14d adds

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40. 90 先 Love After Baby: CEO Jiang Pretends to Pick a Secretary, but He's Really Choosing a Wife 先育后爱：江总假挑秘书真挑妻 Shadows of Autumn on the River江涵秋影Modern Romance424k WordsCompleted Characters: Jiang Yuchen and Lu Wenyin Content notes: CEO of a powerful family + cool-headed secretary + child before love + love growing over time + reconciliation after a breakup + both leads' firsts + two couples This is an emotional game that begins with a cold transaction, and the tale of an orphan who grows through a thorny world and ultimately stands shoulder to shoulder with a favored son of heaven, in a grand romance among the wealthy. The cool and resilient orphan Lu Wenyin graduated 743Reads—Score10214d adds
41. 91 楠 Nan Yuezi’s Ninth Book 楠月子的第9本书 Nan Yue Zi楠月子Modern Romance257k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 756Reads6.4Score10014d adds

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    The story revolves around a high-ranking official within the system. The male lead is a provincial-level leader, while the female lead divorces due to her husband's infidelity. She rekindles her romance with the male lead, who gradually seduces her, a scheme he has been plotting for a long time. The female lead is a second-time bride with a child. It's an addictive and must-watch show that will keep you up all night.

42. 92 乡 Take It Easy, Village Miracle Doctor 乡村神医悠着点 Listening to Snow in a High Tower高楼听雪Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Lin Xiaoqiang was beaten so badly in the city that he lost his wits. When he returned to the village, Sister-in-law Shuihua took care of him. Then the village bully, Liang Shan, beat him up. That beating snapped him back to his senses, and he even gained a special ability. From then on, his life took off. 3.5kReads7.3Score29214d adds
43. 93 成 The Mature Landlady 成熟的老板娘 Young Master Huajia花家大少Urban1.6M WordsOngoing For the sake of keeping the family fortune all to himself, Liang Dashan hatched a vicious scheme to frame his wife, Du Xue. Faced with her husband’s ruthless plotting, Du Xue fought back from the brink. She turned people’s motives to her advantage and used his own tactics against him, unraveling every conspiracy by playing along, and ultimately leaving the traitor with nothing but the clothes on his back! 31kReads7.9Score1.6k14d adds
44. 94 红 Crimson Lips, Blazing Passion 红唇烈焰 Young Master Huajia花家大少Urban2.0M WordsCompleted A handsome loser and a cold, aloof female boss. When these two rivals cross paths, they act out a romantic tale of love, revenge, and sweet satisfaction. Office intrigue, cutthroat business, and political scheming are all handled with ease. If you want a story full of twists and excitement, come read The Strongest Man in the City. 34.1kReads9.0Score2.7k14d adds
45. 95 我 I'm a Little Village Doctor 我是小乡医 I Love WeChat哥爱微信Urban2.2M WordsOngoing A poor country bumpkin accidentally gains extraordinary powers. From then on, he farms, treats illnesses, goes into business, and becomes a local powerhouse. 237Reads—Score—14d adds
46. 96 乡 Village Little Miracle Doctor: Specializing in Treating All Kinds of Defiance 乡村小神医。专治各种不服 Young Master Huajia花家大少Urban175k WordsCompleted Lin Dahai, a country doctor with exceptional medical skills, specializes in treating all kinds of difficult and unusual illnesses. He also cures the village chief’s wife, making a name for himself in the village and becoming utterly unstoppable. Thus begins his road to a comeback. 25Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 97 家 A Beautiful Wife at Home 家有靓妻 I Love WeChat哥爱微信Urban673k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll work hard to tell every story well! 1.2kReads8.1Score10014d adds
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    Sweet romance novels set within the system

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50. 100 羊 Yang Gonggong's 2nd Book 羊拱拱的第2本书 Little Ram Ram羊拱拱Modern Romance237k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s only love + mutual devotion] A nine-year age gap. His name contains “river,” and evokes mountains. Her name contains “water.” Mountains and rivers form a picture, yet they cannot coexist. Tong Yang is an ambitious and idealistic couch potato. Her ideal is to retire as soon as possible. Her ambition is to earn and save money, become a wealthy couch potato, and enjoy a more comfortable life of lying flat. But ever since she met Lei Lichuan, she’s gone from being a swee 82Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    A newly discovered great book, still being serialized, so not many people are recommending it yet. I'm giving it a shout-out!

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