I’m Out of Books and in a Reading Slump, With Nothing to Read and a Heart Calm as Still Water 书荒了，进入倦怠期，不知道看什么，内心平静如水

1. 1 女 A Cross-Dressing Expert Tells Fortunes, and His Roommate's Uncle Is Destined for Romance 女装大佬算卦，室友他叔命犯桃花 Wind, Wine, and Moon风酒月Two Male Leads322k WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads + Cross-Dressing Charmer + Fortune-Telling + Two Powerful Leads + Feel-Good Revenge + Supernatural + Ghosts + Sweet Romance] Lu Ye is gorgeous and wild, with a knack for playing dress-up and looking fabulous in women's clothes. He is the only beloved disciple of six top-tier masters of the mystical arts in Wushan Village, Miaojiang. His eldest dad taught him fortune-telling, his second dad taught him to control ghosts, his third dad taught him medicine, his fourth dad taught him 6.7kReads9.4Score97214d adds

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   Both have two male leads, and every single one is great, especially the one with the palace master and the secret guard – highly recommended! 😆😆😆😆

2. 2 我 I'm a Pure-Hearted College Guy, and I'm Falling in Love After a Marriage of Convenience with a Crazy Villain 我清纯男大，和疯批反派先婚后爱 A Cat Is a Cat Head猫是猫猫头Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted 36.5kReads9.4Score4.8k14d adds
3. 3 躺 The Lie-Flat Little Star 躺平小明星 Joyful, Peaceful Years欢喜安年Two Male Leads87k WordsCompleted [A ridiculously, ridiculously, ridiculously, ridiculously, ridiculously rich benefactor Jin Zhu VS a little star who can't sing, dance, or act, Wei Wei Wei] [Modern setting + two male leads + premium novel + showbiz + sweet romance + 1v1 + happy ending + gag comedy + hilarious + lively + lighthearted] Little Star: I heard you had seven darlings when you were in school, and you loved them to bits. Benefactor: Huh? Little Star: I never thought you'd be the kind of jerk who dates seven people at on 2.4kReads9.5Score24214d adds
4. 4 撮 I Tried to Get the Protagonists Together, but the Male Lead Forced His Love on Me 撮合主角不成，我被男主强制爱了 Qia Rui Rui Rui Rui Rui恰瑞瑞瑞瑞瑞Two Male Leads332k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, absurd comedy, unhinged antics, quick transmigration, lots of tropes, 1v1, both virgins, happy ending] A laid-back office drone bottom × a yandere top hiding beneath a charming facade The top is the same person in every world. Song Ci transmigrates into different worlds with one mission: make the male and female leads fall in love and get their happy ending. In a campus romance, he diligently does homework for three people just so the leads can spend more time together. In a 5.1kReads9.3Score57714d adds
5. 5 小 After My Socially Anxious Online Romance Went Awry, His Kiss Left Me Dazed 小社恐网恋翻车后，被亲懵了 Salted Lemon Moon咸柠月Two Male Leads273k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [Severely socially anxious, silly, adorable bottom] VS [Pure-hearted, scheming, extremely possessive top] [Two male leads + both pure + sweet romance] After starting university, little social recluse Lu Ning becomes even more withdrawn in his unfamiliar surroundings. Hoping to change things, Lu Ning follows other people’s example and tries online dating, hoping to change his personality. But his online boyfriend makes some very strange requests. “Fishnet stockings?” Lu Ning 3.9kReads9.0Score47514d adds
6. 6 重 Reborn: I Flirted with the Chaste Young Shadow Guard Until He Turned Dark 重生后，禁欲小影卫被我撩黑化了 Ye Binglan夜灬冰澜Two Male Leads566k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + reborn + sweet everyday romance + powerful couple + devoted partners] Feng Yu, the leader of the Biluo Palace, has suffered a spectacular fall from grace. Not only has someone stolen his assassination and extermination business, he’s also been forced to take the blame. Even his once-soft and fragrant beauties have turned into deadly swords. He gets the full package of being hunted and jumping off a cliff, with rebirth insurance thrown in. What, once wasn’t enough? You want to 18.8kReads9.5Score2.5k14d adds
7. 7 谈 Date a Dad-Type Boyfriend, Live a Laid-Back Life 谈爹系男友，享咸鱼人生 Fan Si Le La梵四乐啦Two Male Leads344k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novels. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is my motivation to write, and I will strive to tell every story well! 5.2kReads9.0Score48414d adds
8. 8 空EN Parachuting into a Dating Show, I Take the Entertainment Industry by Storm with Mind Reading 空降恋综，我靠读心术玩转娱乐圈 Qiu Yanjiu秋颜九Two Male Leads323k WordsCompleted [Entertainment Industry + Mind Reading + Two Male Leads] Interstellar War God Chu Ci fell in battle, only to wake up as a washed-up nobody from the bottom of the entertainment industry, with the unexpected ability to read minds. And so the following scenes began appearing in the livestream. “May I ask what you do to maintain your appearance?” The actress took the opportunity to promote the product she endorsed. Beside her, Chu Ci smiled casually. “She's lying. She got injections to slim her face 2kReads9.4Score30514d adds
9. 9 停 My Roommate Stole a Kiss from Me During a Blackout 停电时我被舍友偷亲了 The Knife Who's Always in Meetings总是开会的小刀Two Male Leads141k WordsCompleted [Top-Tier Novel + Two Male Leads + Short Story + HE + Hilarious + Lighthearted + Mutual Pining + Sweet Romance + Ridiculous] This collection features two popular, highly collected comedy shorts by the hit author Xiao Dao Who Is Always in Meetings: “My Roommate Stole a Kiss While the Power Was Out” and “My Avatar Is Me. Got a Problem?” “My Roommate Stole a Kiss While the Power Was Out” My roommate stole a kiss from me while the power was out... But I had no idea which roommate it was, so I sent t 23.1kReads9.6Score3.1k14d adds
10. 10 春 The Allure of Spring 春潮旖旎 Zi An子安Modern Romance593k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available] (The short dramas Fallen in Crimson and Starlight Sleepless Night are now streaming) [Rekindled Love + Reunion After Years Apart + Tough on the Outside, Soft on the Inside + Overwhelmingly Possessive + Sweet and Angsty + Both Leads Are Chaste] [Gentle, cool beauty and master colorist X sharp-tongued, roguish heir who loves her to pieces] Shen Yixiao was born into a prestigious family with a century of history in Nancheng. From the moment he was born, he was t 19.5kReads8.8Score1.7k14d adds

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    These are all highly-rated books I recently discovered, covering a wide range of genres 🥰🥰🥰

11. 11 谁 Who Taught You to Be a Brother Like That? 谁教你这么当兄弟的 Peachy Oolong, Regular Sugar桃气乌龙正常糖Two Male Leads544k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available, published under the title Planetary Effect] Chen Zhijuan is the top surgeon in the orthopedics department at Beicheng People's Hospital. He's usually cold and taciturn. Dr. Chen is strikingly handsome, and his crisp, slender figure in a white coat gives off an air of restraint. The girls chasing after him could circle the hospital three times. Too bad his heart belongs to someone else. He's been secretly in love with his best friend for nearly ten years. The 83.9kReads9.3Score12.4k14d adds
12. 12 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
13. 13 玩 After I Toyed with the Brooding Villain, He Couldn't Stay Away from Me 玩弄阴湿反派后，他离不开我了 Lazy Yeye混子耶耶Modern Romance353k WordsCompleted (Contains original worldbuilding. Please don't apply it to other works.) [Insecure, brooding male lead × female lead with bipolar disorder, all sweetness, no angst + reborn redemption, one-on-one romance, happy ending] In her previous life, to ease her manic episodes, Jiang Xu offered Lu Zhi, who was down on his luck, a hundred thousand yuan to spend one night with her. Years later, Jiang Xu's family went bankrupt. Debt collectors dragged her to a red-light district in Southeast Asia, where she 7.2kReads9.0Score91614d adds
14. 14 配 Side Character Takes Center Stage: I Hear the Abusive Novel’s Leads Are Irresistible 配角上位，听说虐文主角很香 Le Qi Qi乐七戚Two Male Leads2.4M WordsOngoing Male lead-focused / quick transmigration / two male leads / 1v1 / both leads inexperienced / redemption story. This is a story about redemption. No System, no golden finger, and the protagonists have no memories in the small worlds. They lead simple, quiet lives, filled with endless love, searching for traces of one another. The protagonists' personalities will vary slightly from one small world to another. Every story has a happy ending. The worlds are tentative, and the order of writing is und 23.4kReads9.4Score1.4k14d adds

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    These are all incredibly good reads. I carefully selected them, and I follow their updates every day. They really are excellent, I'm not kidding.

15. 15 黑 The Crown of the Dark Moon 黑月光冠冕 Three Lives, Three Three叁生三三Modern Romance2.5M WordsCompleted [The first print volume is now available] [Sweet Romance in a Wealthy Family] + [A Forbidden Love Falls from Its Pedestal] + [Characters Awaken] + [A Chaotic Love Rival Showdown] “You are a cannon-fodder character in this world. Your character tags are: beautiful, vicious, and stupid. When you were eight, you were adopted by the Shen family, the most powerful family in Whale Harbor. The head of the family treasured you like a gem, but you joined forces with your villainous mother to scheme agai 305.9kReads9.5Score42.1k14d adds
16. 16 魔 The Magic School Junior Who Can Do Anything, from Pranks to Making Trouble 魔法学校小学妹，沙雕搞事啥都会 Ghost Denier无鬼论者Modern Romance2.9M WordsOngoing [Not Western fantasy: a Chinese-style magic academy, absurd comedy + ensemble cast + hilarious daily life, with romance] [A ridiculous heroine causes trouble and leads everyone astray: a bunch of lunatic students hilariously learning magic] Li Wenyin woke up in a magical world and struggled to survive at a top-tier Chinese-style magic academy. She cut up the school flags to make uniforms, stole textbooks and sprinted for her life, and made the deans so furious their eyes nearly popped out. She w 116.2kReads9.6Score13k14d adds
17. 17 我 After I Went Off the Rails, My Whole Villainous Family Turned Over a New Leaf! 我发癫后，全家反派都从良了！ Zong Li纵里Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Absurd Memes + 1v1, Both Leads Are Sexually Inexperienced + Beloved by All + Wild, Unhinged Couple: Xi Congrong] [A Totally Unhinged, Random, All-Rounder Heroine vs. A Villainous Male Lead Who’s Elegant, Scheming, and Has an Unusual Way of Thinking] You are the nanny’s daughter, with a tragic background: a gambling-addicted father, a fragile mother, and a lily-white innocent side to you. On your first day accompanying your mother to work at the mansion, the real heiress makes things difficult f 11.9kReads9.3Score2.1k14d adds
18. 18 急 Help! The Poor Guy I Bullied and Toyed With Became the Crown Prince 急！我欺凌玩弄过的穷鬼变太子了 Taishi Ying太史婴Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted Su Niao was beautiful and spoiled, and her antics finally got her force-fed poisoned wine. Only then did she realize she was a disposable supporting character. Reborn, she opened her eyes and immediately kicked her two-timing fiancé to the curb, then set off to take revenge on the dog emperor who had given her poisoned wine in her previous life! Xie Chenyuan had yet to become emperor. He had lost his memory and ended up living with a poor family: a frail younger brother, little sister, and blind 23.3kReads9.1Score3.2k14d adds
19. 19 清 Cold and Heartless? So What If His Wife's Back Is Broken? 清冷无情？他老婆腰都折了算什么 Grapefruit葡萄柚Two Male Leads1.6M WordsCompleted [Two male leads + seme protagonist + quick transmigration + powerful, mutually faithful couple + I dare you not to find this sweet] [Calmly unhinged, robotic, icy beauty of a seme vs. a quick-tempered shou who splits into different versions] Xiao Ji was a ten-thousand-year-old block of ice who took human form and became a god. He governed the law, cared only for rules, and had no understanding of human feelings or warmth. Who would have thought that his very first mission in the mortal realm wou 45.5kReads9.5Score4.1k14d adds
20. 20 群 Our Whole Class Transmigrated, and Every Day Is a Battlefield of Love 群穿后，我们班天天修罗场 TheraAncient Romance410k WordsOngoing The students in Class Two, Accounting, transmigrate together. On the way home from a class outing, their bus rolls over, transporting the entire class into the hottest political-strategy period novel of the moment. The System tells them that time and space are in disarray. They must follow the plot and complete their missions if they want to go home. General's daughter: So what can we even do with our major? Enemy crown prince: Take him down! The strongest secret guard: How about a rebellion? Ne 3.1kReads9.4Score33914d adds
21. 21 你 You Dare Not Love Me 你敢不爱我 Cold Plum, Ink Fragrance寒梅墨香Two Male Leads726k WordsCompleted Years into their marriage, Chu Luo and Yan Shen dredge up old grievances. “I was young, handsome, and rich, and I loved you so much. Why wouldn’t you have me back then?” Yan Shen looked at the little troublemaker throwing a tantrum and thought it over and over. “Because tutoring you was too hard.” 556Reads9.0Score10314d adds

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    Their approach was a silent struggle, a resonance deep within their souls. Beneath the composure of the older, stern man lay a surging longing and a cautious cherishing; behind the youthful exuberance of Chu Luo lay the thrill of first love and an unconscious surrender. This restrained yet upward approach was not a one-way pursuit, but a two-way journey where two equally proud souls tentatively confirmed their direction. What they traversed was not merely ten years of time, but the barriers of their hearts, step by step, in a silent contest, towards their destined embrace.

22. 22 蛇 Wrapped in a Serpent's Bones, Kissed by a Sweet Peach 蛇骨绕，吻娇桃 Shui Chunshu水春树Modern Romance677k WordsCompleted Zhou Tingyan was a top warship magnate, devastatingly handsome and utterly untouchable. With three coils of cold snake bones wrapped around his wrist, he was devoid of desire and emotion. Nothing in the world could catch his eye. Wen Qinyi was as fair and delicate as ice and jade, a graceful young maiden. Like a little fairy who had only just taken human form. - As it happened, her uncle was busy lately, and she accidentally ended up on Zhou Tingyan's private island. Her uncle was frantic, 26.7kReads9.4Score4k14d adds

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    Hong Kong entertainment circle article 🤭

23. 23 豪 The Wealthy Mom Gets Effortlessly Outplayed by Her Kid on a Variety Show 豪门亲妈在娃综被崽崽轻松拿捏 Lu Mi鹿弥Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Variety show featuring kids + livestream + raising a child + showbiz + marriage before love + secret marriage + devoted couple] Song Tianxi was photographed pregnant at the height of her career, then left the entertainment industry to have a child. Rumors have dogged her ever since: Some say she latched onto a rich businessman; others say she's a hopeless mess. But when she makes a triumphant return to a variety show with Lu Jingyan, everything starts to turn around. Song Tianxi plans to be the 11kReads8.8Score1.3k14d adds

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    The little one is so funny, he acts like a little adult.

24. 24 超 So Sweet! The Campus Heartthrob Coaxes His Adorable Crush in a Husky Voice 超甜！校草哑声诱哄小可爱 Peach Branch Tea桃枝茶Modern Romance406k WordsCompleted [Bad-boy school boss × sweet, soft-spoken top student] [A sweet campus romance, two strong leads, lighthearted and affectionate, healing each other] Rumor has it that Jiangcheng No. 8 High has a school boss named Gu Cilan: unruly, arrogant, and looking down on everyone. In their second year of high school, a sweet transfer student arrives. Li Su is beautiful with a honey-sweet voice, and she takes first place in her grade on her very first monthly exam. She’s just far too bold, always picking on 27.9kReads9.3Score4.6k14d adds

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    When you don't know what to read, just look at these books! [Learned it][Learned it] Next time you don't know what to read, come here and check it out! 👍👍

25. 25 遇 I Met a God with a Soft Heart! 遇见心软的神！ Mu Mu Cuo木木错Modern Romance692k WordsCompleted [Capital City Business Tycoon vs. Chinese Literature Beauty] [One-on-One + Devoted Couple + Happy Ending + Age Gap] Jiang Wansheng grew up without her parents' love, struggling through life on her own. After someone set her up, a twist of fate entangled her with the mysterious Third Master of the Qin family, a powerful figure in the capital. Rumor had it that Third Master Qin was cold-hearted and distant. Though he was her best friend's uncle, she was always terrified whenever she ran into him. 32.3kReads9.4Score3.2k14d adds
26. 26 他 His Special Favorite 他的小偏爱 Dawn Light清晨曙光Modern Romance459k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight from the male lead, the female lead’s secret crush comes true + college campus + sweet romance + only ever loved each other] [Pure-hearted, handsome bad boy with a devoted heart VS cool, distant, gentle girl with a crush] Zhou Yanyang is the second young master of the Zhou family and the person in charge of the Zhou Group. He has always been a golden boy, a famous figure on the Jing University forums, and the center of everyone’s attention. Bold and carefree, he has never ha 21.1kReads9.0Score2.5k14d adds
27. 27 他 He Can’t Hide His Sweet, Flirtatious Side 他的甜撩藏不住 Zi Xiaoqi紫小七Modern Romance248k WordsCompleted Short drama now streaming: Reunited in Your Summer [Bold, flirtatious older brother × soft, sweet little bunny] [College campus + mutual crush + falling for each other + doting romance + devoted couple with a happy ending] Xie Shiyan was the heir to one of the most powerful families in the capital. Lazy and carefree, he was an aloof beauty and famously the hardest man in history to win over. After Li Chu arrived at Jing University, he began casually flirting with her on the sly. - Inside the Fe 6.5kReads9.2Score67114d adds
28. 28 病 Spring Returns to the Branches of a Sick Tree 病树枝头又逢春 Sweet Melon甜甜的瓜Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] Sang Nian accidentally climbs into the world of cultivation and becomes the vicious supporting female character who meets a tragic end in the book. System: Your mission is to marry the male supporting character, Xie Chenzhou, abuse him, humiliate him, and then get killed by him. Sang Nian: OK (brandishes little whip) (hits herself) (collapses with a thud) System: (silence) (stares at the sky) System: Mission changed. Win him over, or go mine coal. Sang Nian: (smiles 183.4kReads9.5Score25.3k14d adds

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    It's such a good read, mainly a story of redemption that portrays family, friendship, and love in a ensemble cast. I cried buckets of tears throughout it.

29. 29 回 Back in the Village, the Rugged Neighbor Sets His Sights on Me 回村后，被糙汉邻居看上了 Xie Yu谢遇Modern Romance330k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Rough-hewn mechanic × delicate, sweet girl + devoted couple + sweet romance] Lin Yue has his eye on He Xiaoruan, the niece of his neighbor across the way. On her way back to the village, He Xiaoruan runs into the rough-hewn Lin Yue. Dark-skinned and burly, he frightens her, and she hides by the roadside. To her surprise, this rough-looking man is a kind soul who takes her home. From then on, Lin Yue can’t stop thinking about her, and he runs over to the neighbors’ house every day. 5.1kReads8.3Score59414d adds

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    Warm and sweet, these are all adorable little romance stories, no third parties involved, and perfect for those looking for a book to read!

30. 30 辞 Everyday Life of a City Dweller Who Quit and Returned to Farm 辞职后回乡种地日常 Eat, Drink, and Be Merry吃吃喝喝啦Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [A heroine with an extraordinary palate and amazing cooking skills x a hero who says one thing but means another] Without realizing it, she wins his heart with her cooking, and food brings them together. Overview: Xu Lai has worked at her company for three years. Her boyfriend has stolen credit for her work countless times and been entangled with their coworkers. Then one day, he takes credit for her project proposal again. Xu Lai has had enough. She takes off her company ID badge and declares, 1.2kReads7.9Score10214d adds
31. 31 回 Back Home to Lie Flat, Becoming the Pride of the Whole Village 回乡躺平，成为全村的骄傲 Missing-Tooth Tiger缺牙虎Modern Romance286k WordsCompleted [Lighthearted comedy + warm and fluffy, no angst + beloved by everyone + sweet one-on-one romance + village antics + a little farming + love at first sight] Li Qianying, a freelance artist, planned to return to her hometown and lie flat for a while. Little did she know that the laid-back life she had imagined would be chaotic and eventful from day one. After all, who gets chased by the village geese the moment they get back? And just when she finally makes it to her front door, her grandparents 390Reads6.6Score—14d adds
32. 32 娇 The Sweet Young Lady Returns to the Countryside, and Her Lovesick Admirer Is Shocking 娇娇小姐回乡村，痴汉手段太惊人 Yi Shuilan易水岚Modern Romance549k WordsCompleted [Both leads’ first love + a domineering CEO from the southwest goes rural + intense romantic push and pull + quiet devotion gets a response + realistic, sweet romance] A gentle, abstinent old flame × a stunning, pure and alluring little white rabbit City girl Chen Man returns to the countryside to care for her grandmother and discovers that her neighbor is an incredibly handsome, domineering CEO. In outsiders’ eyes, Chen Man is refined and elegant. But no one has ever seen her other side. In 127.7kReads9.5Score17.2k14d adds
33. 33 京 Spring Tide over Beijing and Macau 京澳春潮 Midsummer Rain仲夏雨Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorders open August 7, 2026, at 7 p.m.] [Heiress vs. Men from All Walks of Life] Also known as Spring Tide in Jing'ao The first time Wen Ning saw Xie Zhiyu on Aodao, she knew he was a dangerous man. Even though he was merely sitting quietly in a dessert shop, eating a bowl of mung bean soup. The little shop was packed and noisy, yet no one dared share a table with him. A few meters around him, an island of solitude had been deliberately carved out. “Who is he?” “Xie Zhiyu. No on 178.3kReads9.6Score27.8k14d adds

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    I haven't read a book that captivated me in a long time. There's a little bit of angst in the middle, but I love the male and female leads!

34. 34 穿 Reborn as the Empress Dowager, I Just Want to Take It Easy 穿成太后只想咸鱼 Fei Xi妃玺Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted “Pay attention: this is a story with a strong female lead, no male lead, and no romance.” After transmigrating, she became the most exalted woman in Yun Zhao. She thought she could live a carefree life of wealth and luxury, but danger closed in from every side, with pitfalls everywhere. It was not just her reputation at stake, but her life. The emperor dreams of ruling in his own right? Here, take the imperial seal. Go play by yourself, kid! The consorts are fighting for power in the palace? Tos 15.3kReads9.2Score1.6k14d adds

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    This is so good! 🍉🍉🍉 This story features a strong female lead, no male lead, and no romantic pairing. The female protagonist transmigrates and becomes the most esteemed Empress Dowager of Yunzhao. She initially envisions a life of wealth, luxury, and leisure, but reality is fraught with danger and traps. She must not only maintain her reputation but also her life. When the emperor is determined to rule personally, she presents him with the imperial seal, letting him decide his fate. When the concubines engage in power struggles and palace intrigue, she throws out the phoenix seal, watching everyone scramble for it. While officials scheme against each other, she leisurely observes and watches. She thought she could quietly develop her career and live a carefree life, but... As expected, all sorts of troubles eventually come knocking. The female protagonist's intelligence is consistently high; she skillfully resolves the difficulties posed by various forces and the complex court situation, showcasing both courage and resourcefulness. Her free-spirited personality, unbound by traditional values, and her desire for a carefree life coupled with her inevitable involvement in the conflicts create a charmingly contrasting and endearing quality. The story blends elements of mystery, crime-solving, and palace intrigue, with each element logically coherent and plausible, resulting in a plot full of twists and turns. For example, the scene where the female protagonist investigates the late emperor's secret guards, cleverly using the "Drunken Dream" incense to set a trap and obtain clues, is thrilling and entertaining. The author has created well-developed and highly individual characters; each supporting character has their own unique story and personality traits. Even those with limited screen time are memorable, as if any one of them could be the subject of a compelling story. The author's meticulous approach ensures that every plot point is resolved, whether it's foreshadowing left by the late emperor or clues about power struggles between various factions, all finding reasonable explanations and developments in later episodes, making for a thoroughly enjoyable read.

35. 35 漂 The Beautiful Stepmother Who Sweetened the Whole Family 漂亮后妈，甜翻全家 Lu Chi鹿迟Modern Romance501k WordsCompleted Publication deal signed. On sale August 28. [One-on-one sweet romance + marriage of convenience + lighthearted daily life + both leads speak their minds] Sheng Mumu transmigrates into a book. Other people transmigrate into books to date handsome men and become stars. But when it’s her turn, she has to become the stepmother of a 17-year-old rich young master? Help, she wants out! Wait, what? If she pretends to be married, she’ll get 500,000 yuan in pocket money every month and an additional card 53.6kReads9.6Score7.2k14d adds

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    Haha, this is really interesting. I recommended it to my roommate, and she said it's great.

36. 36 清 A Qing Dynasty Transmigration: A Concubine Blessed with Many Children 清穿之福妾多子 Jing Fulai景福来Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Fourth Prince's household + enjoying the good life without hardship + a System that only provides support, with the heroine in control + slice of life, eventually becoming Empress Dowager] Workplace warrior Song Man transmigrates to the Qing dynasty with a half-broken little System and becomes a concubine in the Fourth Prince’s household, having just lost her daughter. From the start, the servants bully their mistress, and she nearly can’t get a meal. The Fourth Prince has all but forgotten her 25.5kReads9.2Score3k14d adds

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    #A Qing Dynasty time-travel workplace warrior with a half-useless system transmigrates into the body of a concubine in the Fourth Prince's harem who has just lost her daughter. A disastrous start, her lowly status leads to servants bullying their masters and even starving. She has to quickly adjust her strategy, treating the Fourth Prince like a chairman, the Princess Consort like a general manager, and the other concubines like colleagues. This workplace queen, Song Man, declares that there's no boss she can't handle and no project she can't win over! She establishes an honest and gentle persona, using witty banter to win favor, occasionally offering a gentle emotional massage, firmly grasping the naive young man's heart. Her persona is so solid that she inadvertently becomes the harem's white moonlight! Note: The male lead is not chaste at all. Don't be angry while reading; just think of him as a boss who spits out gold coins.

37. 37 我 My Mr. Lin Doesn’t Talk 我的林先生不说话 Xu Xiaoyu徐小雨Modern Romance203k WordsCompleted [One couple + first love + love at first sight + mutual devotion and affection] [Warm, attentive special education teacher ✖ insecure, sensitive full-time writer] * After moving into her new home, Lin Zhaozhao always assumed her neighbor was a beautiful, kind-hearted young woman who loved life, until one evening she saw the handsome Lin Xingye step out of the elevator. One day, Lin Zhaozhao announced to her parents, “You two are going to have a son-in-law!” Another day, faced with her editor’s r 22.9kReads9.5Score3.3k14d adds

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    [A warm and sensitive special education teacher x a self-conscious and sensitive full-time writer] A very heartwarming story with no misunderstandings or conflicts. The male lead remains steadfast, the female lead is always strong, and they continue to love each other.

38. 38 新 Reborn, I Will Benefit the People 新生，我要造福一方 Kuan Dongzi款冬子Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Workplace romance in government circles + powerful officials + a senior leader and his sweet young wife + two equally strong leads + both romantically inexperienced + devoted love + rebirth Heroine: She is warmhearted and compassionate, neither meek nor domineering. She has ideals and convictions, but she isn't all-powerful. She and the hero are evenly matched, sharing the sweetness of romance as well as supporting each other as they work side by side to realize their ideals. They respect and lo 40kReads9.3Score4.6k14d adds

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    If you're unsure what to read, you might want to check out this book about working within the system.

39. 39 胡 The Folks of the Hutong 胡同人家 Xiaoman Crisp小满酥Modern Romance560k WordsCompleted ☆ [Main story complete] ☆ [No transmigration, no rebirth, not a feel-good power fantasy, no golden finger] ☆ [An ordinary person's ordinary story, with a focus on everyday life] In 1972, seventeen-year-old Zhong Wenshu took over her mother's job at the state-run supply and marketing cooperative, avoiding the mass campaign to send young people to the countryside. In 1973, eighteen-year-old Zhong Wenshu married a young police officer from the neighboring courtyard and started a home with just th 15.1kReads9.3Score1.7k14d adds

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    A simple Pigeon Alley, the ordinary yet happy life of a group of ordinary people.

40. 40 养 The Boyfriend I’ve Raised for Years Is a Big Cat 养了多年的男友是只大猫 Hahaha136哈哈哈136Two Male Leads332k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Both Pure + Sweet Romance + Already in Love for Years from the Start + Lighthearted] Brilliant, doting-on-his-human uke x slightly dim, lion seme who only loves his wife (Professor x Actor) They’d been boyfriends for years, but right before their wedding, one of them went on a business trip. When he came back, everything about him seemed strange. He got lazier and lazier, sleeping through the whole day, then getting so energetic at night you’d think he’d downed a ton of caffein 503Reads8.7Score9814d adds
41. 41 盗 Tomb Raiding: I'm Guarding the Door While You're Making a Snowman 盗墓：我在守门，你在旁边捏雪人 Poetry Comes Naturally to Green Mountains青山自成诗Two Male Leads2.1M WordsOngoing [Complete + redemption + tomb raiding + wuxia + male-male romance + family and country] (During the Zhang family's decline, ) As Li Xiangyi prepares to leave the mountain and roam the jianghu, he stumbles into a room full of bells and rescues a quiet, taciturn boy. The two join forces in a turbulent age, relying on and comforting each other. On a blank page, Li Xiangyi carefully paints a garden in full bloom, stroke by stroke. One year, two young men arrived in Changsha. One was bold and flamboy 4.6kReads8.9Score39114d adds
42. 42 京 The Cool, Detached Buddhist of Beijing's Elite Circle Wants to Be a Bottom Too, Okay? Okay 京圈清冷佛子也想当0好吗，好的 Fish Ball Curry Noodles鱼丸咖喱面Two Male Leads304k WordsCompleted [Beijing Circle Buddhist Prince + Guangdong Circle Heir Apparent + Contrasting Sides + Sweet, Silly Romance!] As the cold-faced man who always fiddled with his prayer beads, Shen Jingyan suddenly awakened one day. The reason? He'd gone clubbing with a handsome guy, which went against his Buddhist-prince image. He deserved to be punished! As if! He's rich beyond belief, with a slim waist, long legs, and a pretty little face. What else could he be but a bottom? Making him a top would be like forci 11kReads9.3Score1.7k14d adds
43. 43 癫 Go Crazy, No One Can Outdo You People [Vicious Supporting Female] 癫吧，谁癫的过你们【恶毒女配】 Li Zi Is a Little Salty李子有点咸Modern Romance409k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + unhinged antics + wealthy family + goofy comedy + yandere + swoony romance] [A sweet, delicate heroine who doesn't realize how unhinged she is & a powerful male lead who pretends to be abstinent but is secretly a total lunatic] Sang Ling transmigrated into a book, becoming the villainess in an unhinged CEO novel. She was only three when her memories awakened. Faced with the choice between courting death and dying horribly, she chose to head up the mountain and forage 4kReads9.1Score50314d adds
44. 44 被 The Second Book That Was Banned 被止的第2本书 Stopped被止Two Male Leads140k WordsOngoing Two male leads + everyone’s favorite + doted on by all + silly beauty + devoted wife [Pei Xiao] A delivery parcel containing a pretty young man arrived at Pei Xiao’s home. The boy was fair, sweet, and utterly tempting. He was always wandering around in front of him without pants. And besides, he had to be fed at mealtimes, held at bedtime, and kissed whenever they went out. Pei Xiao was exasperated: his little wife was clingy beyond belief. But whenever he put on a stern face, the little 9Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 45 心 A Scheming Yandere Lives Next Door to a Shy Little Beauty 心机病娇隔壁住了个社恐小漂亮 Ink, Paper, and Inkstone比墨纸砚Two Male Leads278k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + social anxiety + obsessive love + sweet one-on-one romance + nurturing, guiding lover + healing] Nan Jin had no parents, and even his neighbors disliked him. A birthmark on his face had left him insecure and sensitive, and he hated being around people. Then one day, a new neighbor moved in next door. When he ordered takeout, the portions of egg fried rice started getting bigger. When he took gaming jobs, the client carried him to victory. And something was always breaking at hi 11.1kReads9.4Score1.6k14d adds
46. 46 赶 Hunting in the Mountains: Rare Animals Treat My Home Like Their Backyard 赶山：珍稀动物把我家当后花园了 Nan Qi南柒Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Livestreaming Mountain Adventures + Adorable Animals + Comedy, No Romance + Northeastern Folk Customs] At the northernmost reaches of China lies the Greater Khingan Range. Meng Fei, who was terminally ill, received a livestreaming life-extension System. To stay alive, Meng Fei returned to his hometown and began livestreaming his mountain adventures. “Congratulations, Host! You’ve received [Beast Affinity] and tamed a 500-jin wild boar!” “Congratulations, Host! You’ve received [Advanced Veterina 4.3kReads9.0Score38814d adds

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47. 47 咸 A Laid-Back Mentor? All My Students Are World-Destroying Threats 咸鱼导师？我的学生全是灭世级 July Fire柒月火Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Ye Ran transmigrates to a world of awakened superpowers and high-martial cultivation. He becomes a teacher at a high-martial arts university, and unexpectedly awakens the Master Teacher System. For every superpower or technique he examines, he can immediately spot its flaws and problems. As he guides people in correcting them, he receives rewards. A flawed ability: Devouring Ferocious Boar? In my eyes, you're one of the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts, Taotie, still waiting to awaken! A healer who ca 6kReads8.5Score64114d adds
48. 48 都 City Detective: The King of Solving Cases, Starting with Summer Vacation 都市神警：从暑假开始的破案天王 Codonopsis-Stewed Chicken党参炖鸡Mystery1.1M 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 do my best to tell every story well! 15.6kReads8.9Score1.2k14d adds
49. 49 拯 The Plan to Save the Villainous Male Lead 拯救反派男主计划 Northern Cherry, Southern Branch北樱南枝Modern Romance237k WordsCompleted [Both leads are reborn] [Lively female lead vs. scheming male lead] (The female lead has lived three lives; the male lead, two.) Fu Yanqing isn't a good person. That's how he describes himself. He has only one reason for being reborn: to get revenge on the woman he loved, who drove him to jump into a river and kill himself in his previous life. So he gets together with her with revenge in mind. After being reborn, Ji Ran has two goals: buy a bigger house and save Fu Yanqing. “Break up with her, 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Beautiful ladies! Let's go!

50. 50 攻 After Conquering My Black-Lotus Junior Fellow, I Used Him and Cast Him Aside 攻略黑莲花师弟后对他始乱终弃 A Cat on a Pear Blossom Branch一枝梨花猫Ancient Romance353k WordsCompleted [Pseudo-transmigration into a book, 1v1, sweet and angsty, the male lead gets put through the wringer!!!] [A battle-scarred, sickly villainous junior disciple VS a hot-tempered senior sister who loves to lay hands on him] The System gave her two missions: 1. Win over her scheming junior disciple. 2. Kill him once his affection reaches 100%. Looking at her junior disciple’s obedient, clingy manner, Luo Yao thought: Winning him over is easy. Her junior disciple smiled innocently. “A Ci will do wha 1.8kReads9.0Score32914d adds

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