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1. 1 智 Wise Men Avoid Love, and the Noble Consort Wants No Responsibility 智者不入爱河，贵妃不想负责 Uncle Luo洛叔叔Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Being a beggar would be better than being in the harem. Shen Qing is despairing over her current identity. The female lead won't appear for another two years, and Shen Qing is the lowest-ranking consort in the male lead's harem. Her father is useless, and she has neither money nor power. It seems her only option is to wait for the emperor's favor. To make matters worse, she has a face that attracts trouble. If she fights for influence, she has no leverage; if she doesn't, she'll just get bullied 47.7kReads9.5Score6.1k14d adds

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   Of these three, the second one has two male leads. If you don't like stories with two male leads, don't read this one!

2. 2 野 Entangled in Ambition 野心缠绕 Ying Mufeng应沐风Two Male Leads258k WordsCompleted [Gentle, Seductive Bottom vs. Cold, Soon-to-Succumb Top] [Two Male Leads + Marriage First, Love Later + Both Pure + Sweet and Cheesy Romance] Two years ago, an unexpected incident led Zhu Shuli to register his marriage to Wen Shichen, the man he had loved for six years. Everyone said Wen Shichen didn’t love him, and predicted their marriage would fail. Zhu Shuli simply smiled and let it pass. He wasn’t ambitious and didn’t ask for much: just Wen Shichen’s body and heart. When Wen Shichen first m 26kReads9.4Score3.2k14d adds
3. 3 她 She’s a Manic Mess, He’s a Total Psycho, and They’re Raising a Kid Together with Laughs and Smiles 她癫婆，他疯批，一起养崽笑嘻嘻 Ji Shaohua季韶华Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short drama adapted from the novel, Indulged Without Restraint, is coming soon. Stay tuned. [Completed] [Both Reborn + Entertainment Industry Variety Show with Kids + Adorable Kids + Feel-Good Revenge + Many Side Couples] [A Crazy Couple: Both the Hero and Heroine Are Unhinged. If That’s Not Your Thing, Don’t Read] Oh no! The crazy woman and the lunatic actually got married! In her previous life, Mu Yi worked herself to the bone, yet even by the time she died, she was only a little-known thi 483Reads9.1Score10114d adds
4. 4 快 Quick Transmigration: The God Has Been Forced by a Yandere Host Again 快穿：神明又被疯批宿主强迫了 Please Make Sure My Coke Has Ice可乐请务必加冰Two Male Leads1.3M WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Unhinged, Coercive Romance + Villain Protagonist + Face-Slapping and Punishing Scumbags + Feel-Good Wish Fulfillment + 1v1, Both Powerful and Devoted] To repair damaged worldlines, quick transmigration System 9958 takes its Host, Qiu Ye, through three thousand worlds to complete missions. But Qiu Ye is unhinged. He's ruthless, and his combat strength is off the charts. First, he grabs the collar of the empire's God of War Alpha, his gaze dangerous: "Behave yourself. Don't make 11kReads9.5Score1.2k14d adds

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   Akino and Kotori are a must! Akino is a dragon, and before the quick transmigration, only Kotori could control him.

5. 5 半 Half-Ripe: Divorce to Become Lovers 半熟：离婚做情人 Western Pagoda西浮屠Modern Romance362k WordsCompleted [Chasing his wife after divorce + Business startup romance] If they can’t be husband and wife, they can be lovers on solid ground. Pei Shujun and Pei Junxing met on a blind date and married in a flash. Before they’d even gotten to know each other properly, they had a son, then divorced on the day he turned one. Two years later, Pei Shujun sets out to start a business and tries to hitch a ride, calling in favors and pulling strings. It turns out the car is driven by her ex-husband! 8kReads9.0Score65314d adds

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   It tells the story of a man and woman who reunite after their divorce. Both still have feelings for each other. The writing is excellent, with a gentle and lasting effect. Highly recommended.

6. 6 捉 My Monster-Hunting Was Exposed, So I Had to Livestream Explanations of Monsters and Ghosts 捉妖被曝光，只好直播科普妖与鬼 Pure and Cute Girl清纯萌妹Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Livestreaming explanations of monsters from authentic ancient Chinese texts + One female lead + Two incredibly powerful protagonists + The Classic of Mountains and Seas + What the Master Does Not Speak Of + All kinds of folk customs, researched in meticulous detail] As the saying goes: I offer the gods fine incense, and they say it isn't good enough. When a hundred thousand heavenly soldiers came down from the sky wearing sunglasses and smoking Huazi cigarettes, the viewers fell silent. Lin Qin 27.3kReads9.1Score2.6k14d adds

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   This is absolutely perfect, and it's beautifully written 😳

7. 7 六 The Sixties: Newlywed from the Start 六十年代：开局就是新婚 Zhi Yu 1014栀虞1014Modern Romance610k WordsCompleted [Period novel + everyday family life + devoted hero and heroine enjoying a peaceful life together + low-conflict + daily spectatorship + no saintly heroine] As a Chinese teacher at a technical secondary school, Wen Nuan enjoyed a happy routine, working from eight in the morning to five in the evening, with the occasional evening class. She didn’t have to worry about grades or deal with any teaching pressure. Sure, the students were a little unruly and getting all their homework collected was a b 18.6kReads8.8Score95814d adds

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   This novel is a period drama; the two main characters are married at the beginning. There's very little description of black market hunting, educated youth, or anything like that. They didn't go to a big city for their college entrance exams. What impressed me most was the variety of Northeastern Chinese food; every day was about what to eat. While there were some unusual dishes, overall it was a very simple and heartwarming story. I was surprised I actually finished it.

8. 8 快 Quick Transmigration: After Becoming a Ungrateful Wolf, He Turns Over a New Leaf 快穿：穿成白眼狼后他浪子回头 An 80-Year-Old Melancholy Girl80岁忧郁少女Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + family life + face-slapping + big shots + wayward men turning over a new leaf + no fixed couple + a spatial realm appears later. The System doesn't play much of a role.] Ji Huaizhi woke up bound to a quick transmigration System. To recover his memories, he had to keep completing missions in small worlds. But why did he transmigrate into a scumbag every single time? Wait, didn't I have no memories? Then how come I know how to do so much? World One: The educated youth who a 43.9kReads8.9Score3.4k14d adds

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   Both of these are good; they don't have any major plot holes, and the main characters aren't overly idealistic.

9. 9 好 A Good Mother-in-Law’s Guide to Self-Cultivation 好婆婆修炼手册 Qing Shu青姝Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted As an outstanding member of the Space-Time Administration, Jiang Cen has won the prestigious title of “Top-Performing Host” year after year. Everyone loves her, flowers bloom wherever she goes, and newcomers practically bow down in awe. Then one day, Jiang Cen gets tired of it all. She has seen it all and no longer wants to do missions; she just wants to enjoy her retirement. But what’s this Good Mother-in-Law Training Manual? What happened to retirement? Facing all kinds of daughters-in-law, Ji 520Reads7.7Score—14d adds
10. 10 和 Married Life with Mr. Lin 和林先生婚后日常 Squirrel Girl松鼠妹Modern Romance230k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's first and only + sweet romance + raising a child] The year Ming Yao turned twenty-four, she married a boy she'd had a crush on in high school. Back then, Lin Qingci was aloof and solitary, and the only person who could get close to him was his childhood friend, Mo Xin. Ming Yao never expected that after all those years apart, Lin Qingci would come up and greet her when they met again. And she certainly never imagined they would end up married. 7.4kReads8.9Score44614d adds

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    Their daily life after marriage is so sweet and beautiful (♥∀♥)

11. 11 青 Green Hills Like Jade 青山似玉 Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available) [Love after marriage, age gap, slow-burn everyday sweetness] *A gentle beauty from a family of scholars × a refined, fatherly man *A comic artist with a billion in assets × an influential Beijing aristocrat and chamber of commerce chairman Chu Shuang knew from childhood that she was promised to the Sheng family of the imperial capital, but she had never met her fiancé. Later, by a twist of fate, she moved into the Sheng residence and met her friend’s older br 134.8kReads9.5Score15.5k14d adds

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    The male lead is gentle and refined, with stable emotions. From his perspective, his unrequited love blossoms into reality; from the female lead's perspective, their love develops from an arranged marriage to a long and sweet, gradual romance.

12. 12 六 The 1960s: The Alley Couple's Daily Gossip 六零年代胡同小夫妻吃瓜日常 Qiqi the Cat Who Drinks Coffee喝咖啡的琪琪猫Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted A married couple from the 1990s transmigrate to the 1960s. No TV, no internet, no phones. No problem. They don't need any of that. There's so much gossip here they can't keep up with it all. Seriously, there's just too much to gossip about. Their daily life: gossiping, making money, and raising kids. They have to manage all three without dropping the ball. 8.4kReads7.2Score49414d adds

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    A young couple born in the 1990s are transported to the 1960s. Without television or the internet, they have no choice but to become gossip enthusiasts. Wherever there's gossip, there they are! Their stories are all about everyday life, the quiet flow of daily routines. ❤️❤️❤️

13. 13 穿 Reborn as the Cannon-Fodder Original Wife of a Mad Power-Hungry Minister 穿成疯批权臣的炮灰原配 Bright Lantern灯旺旺Ancient Romance707k WordsCompleted [Farming + Transmigrate into a Book + Sweet Romance] Witty, scheming girl vs. lovesick, obsessive powerbroker Xin Yueying transmigrates into a book, landing in an old-fashioned, preachy novel as the wicked wife of the deranged, obsessive second male lead. Shen Qingqi is the novel’s deranged, villainous male character. Born into a family of famed generals, he was imprisoned alongside the Shen family after his father offended powerful nobles. He suffered terribly in prison and was left with crippl 29.7kReads9.3Score10.3k14d adds

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    🌿🌿This is the first novel I've ever read where everyone's a lunatic, and it's surprisingly addictive! I laughed from beginning to end, and after finishing it, I realized I have abs! I laughed and then cried, and cried and then laughed again! It's truly touching and hilarious! No flaws! I love the whole family of lunatics! The little madman and the fairy are such a perfect match! Mutual pampering, not awkward at all! All the plot holes are filled, no regrets! The language is witty and humorous! It's not forced comedy; the female lead is the light that saves all the villainous cannon fodder! She brings them all together as a family! Crucially, the female lead doesn't rely on any special abilities—no background, no special space, no system! Not a saint! The author's details and the process are really well-written! The writing style is great; I doubt I'll find a better book for my taste!

14. 14 开 From the Start, I Became a Stepmom and Watched My Daughter Grow Up 开局成后妈，陪女儿长大 Runaway Pomelo在逃柚子Modern Romance518k WordsCompleted [Content warning: The daughter is the male lead’s biological child! More focus on family than romance.] A gentle, sweet story about ordinary life. Don’t miss it as you pass by. A jobless, laid-back stepmother who dotes on a child x a hardworking father who earns money to support his family, And a three-year-old adorable kid who seems soft and sweet but is actually an extrovert through and through. Lin Yu always felt like she was still a kid, even at work, where she only pretended to be an adult. 529Reads8.9Score10314d adds

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    Although it doesn't start as an old married couple, and the male lead is remarried, it's still a slice-of-life, slow-burn romance. ☺️

15. 15 宁 Professor Ning Is Troubled: What Should He Do About His Socially Anxious Wife? 宁教授苦恼，太太是个社恐怎么办 Cang Lin藏琳Modern Romance292k WordsCompleted (Completed) [Marriage first, love later + two strangers + little white rabbit and big bad wolf] [Pretend-proper history professor × genuinely antisocial voice actor] Zi Su always thought Ning Shisui had entered a marriage of convenience with her because he couldn't be with the person he loved. Until one night, he got drunk and gently held her captive in his arms. Zi Su was so nervous she didn't dare move. Stammering, she asked, “Prof... Professor Ning, don't you like men?” His gaze burned as he 6.2kReads8.9Score75914d adds

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    A seemingly serious professor and a socially awkward voice actress—the female lead is caught by the male lead while voicing two characters—it's so good!

16. 16 薾 The Season of Er’er 薾薾时节 Lala from the Corner旮旯角的拉拉Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted CEO × College Student | Age Gap | Foster Care | Secret Crush | Older Man, Younger Wife He is twelve years older than her, the feared “Mr. Jie” of Yancheng’s business world: cold, sharp-tongued, and heartless. She is just a little ray of sunshine living under his roof. She doesn’t dare tell him that the moment they reunited during her high school entrance exams, a little tree began to sprout in her heart. A wily older fox raises a younger one, and the younger fox sets out to win his heart. He lay 3kReads8.8Score23314d adds

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    The author's writing is good, with several brilliant passages that make the reader feel as if they are there. Moreover, the personality revealed in the author's writing really resonates with me. Five stars, highly recommended!

17. 17 我 A True Record of My Romance With Mr. Pei 我和小裴先生的恋爱实录 A Jiu0921阿九0921Two Male Leads125k WordsCompleted Pei Ran: I met, understood, and fell in love with Mr. Shen when we were young. From then on, we held hands and grew old together. Shen Zhixing: I liked Pei Ran. It was a secret I kept from everyone when we were young. I love Pei Ran. It’s a truth that will never change, from now into the future, and I’m willing to tell the whole world. 14.2kReads9.5Score2k14d adds

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    This, and it has two perspectives.

18. 18 我 The True Story of My Love with Mr. Shen 我和沈先生的恋爱实录 A Jiu0921阿九0921Two Male Leads126k WordsCompleted Pei Ran: I met, understood, and fell in love with Mr. Shen when we were young. From then on, we held hands and stayed together until our hair turned white. Shen Zhixing: I liked Pei Ran. It was a secret I kept when I was young, one I never told anyone. I love Pei Ran. That is a truth that will never change, from now into forever, and I'm willing to tell the whole world. 41.5kReads9.6Score4.6k14d adds
19. 19 让 You Were Told to Make Deals, but You Changed the Era 让你做交易，你引领了时代 Chang Yi常一Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [The only supernatural power on Blue Star. The main world has no ancient martial arts or cultivation world: I alone wield a unique power.] [Adapted into the short-form drama My Friends Are Everywhere Across the Heavens] He transmigrated to Blue Star and became a wealthy tycoon, only to be poisoned and given six months to live? Just as his hopes were fading, Jiang Da became a member of the Hypertemporal Club, gaining connections to countless worlds. Cultivation worlds. Interstellar worlds. Lord w 30.7kReads8.9Score2k14d adds

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    This one is somewhat similar; it looks alright.

20. 20 簪 The Flower-Pinned Young Man 簪花少年郎 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted When they first met, Qiao Yanan mistook the young man's sex, taking the breathtakingly beautiful youth for a girl. Thinking they were both fellow sufferers in this world, she treated “her” with great warmth, stirring the young man's heart. Once his identity was revealed, Qiao Yanan asked him to pose as her fake fiancé for her own safety. Having fallen for a beautiful young woman, the boy's heart beat faster and faster. He gladly accepted his new fiancée and did everything he could to turn their 10.4kReads9.6Score1.6k14d adds

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    I really love this kind of story. The pacing isn't fast, but it's incredibly beautiful. Yanan is a very resilient woman, and Mr. Shen respects her greatly. They are so happy.

21. 21 夫 A Couple Transmigrates Together: Raising Kids and Getting Rich in the 1960s 夫妻双穿：六零养娃致富忙 Yunyun's Guest Beneath the Banana Tree云云蕉下客Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Synopsis: [Period setting + System + pocket dimension + transmigrate + couple transmigrates together + lots of children] An unexpected car accident sent Lin Wanqing transmigrating into a book, specifically a story about someone being reborn in the 1960s and turning their life around. Fortunately, she had a golden finger. But who could tell her what use a palace-intrigue System could possibly be in this particular era? What? The System could be upgraded too? That feature... she could just about a 12.4kReads8.3Score88314d adds

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    The story of a couple who transmigrated into a period novel to watch gossip and raise a child 😆😆😆

22. 22 朱 Dr. Zhu’s Little CEO 朱医生的总裁小人 Fat Mom, Slim Kid胖妈瘦娃Modern Romance395k WordsCompleted They were childhood sweethearts, growing up together with an innocent affection. Then Zhu Zhu left, and Xue Yunqian completely lost his mind. When Zhu Zhu returned to the country, the first patient she treated was him... Xue Yunqian would not allow Zhu Zhu to leave him again. 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Sun Zhe and Jiang Yixuan's relationship, from university to marriage, was a long and steady one.

23. 23 医 Chang'an Medical Romance: A Transmigrated Healer's Love Song in the Prosperous Tang Dynasty 医路长安：穿越盛唐的悬壶恋歌 Fat Mom, Slim Kid胖妈瘦娃Ancient Romance167k WordsCompleted The collision between modern medicine and ancient healing arts also sets the stage for a fateful entanglement with the male lead. The story can later develop along these lines: Medical plot: Promoting smallpox inoculation, improving surgical procedures, and preventing infectious diseases, showing how the female lead uses her knowledge to improve people’s lives. Romance plot: From doctor and patient to kindred spirits, the male lead goes from using her to protecting her. Shared brushes with death —Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 24 时 A Time-Space Mystery and a CEO's Double-Sided Romance 时空迷局与霸总的双面爱恋 Fat Mom, Slim Kid胖妈瘦娃Sci-Fi & Apocalypse489k WordsCompleted Set in 2035, the story builds a parallel universe whose technological development has followed a path entirely different from that of our world. A space-time fluctuation accidentally triggered in a quantum physics laboratory creates a secret link between the two worlds through quantum entanglement. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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