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Married First, Fall in Love Later 先婚后爱,日久生情

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  1. 51 Newlyweds, Growing Closer 新婚渐浓 Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted Marriage before love / Adult romance / A slow, steady relationship / Sweet romance Cool, rational neurosurgeon vs. attentive, service-oriented head of a corporate group The marriage between Shen Mingyue and Bo Yi began with a drunken joke between their grandfathers. Out of gratitude for an old kindness, Shen Mingyue agreed to marry him to help her family out of a difficult situation. On the first day of their marriage, she was called back to the hospital for an emergency surgery and didn’t come 13.7kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves
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  2. 52 A Marriage of Equals 势均婚敌 Modern Romance233k WordsOngoing [Two equally formidable leads, married first and fell in love later, long-planned romance, both pure, intertwined with campus life] Wen Ying and Lu Yishu are married. They were once deskmates, the top two students in their grade at Elite High School, and alumni and outstanding graduates of Jinghua University. Now they’ve paired off with each other and begun a secret married life. Because of her mother’s insistence, Wen Ying feels she has no choice. Fine, she’ll get married. After all, this sworn 276Reads—Score—Shelves
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  3. 53 A Proper, Matchmade Marriage 明媒,正娶 Modern Romance281k WordsOngoing After being hurt in love, Xu Zhikuan becomes wary of romance and lays down three rules for marriage: three things his partner must never do. Wen Ying grew up under constant criticism. Awkward when it comes to love, she pours all her feelings into her novels instead, presenting herself as meek and gentle. Two people who don't believe in love meet. As their lives begin to collide, they keep their distance on purpose, cautiously test the waters, and inch closer, little by little. They want to treat 162Reads—Score—Shelves
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  4. 54 He’s Always Trying to Sneak a Taste of Sweetness 他总想偷吃甜糖 Modern Romance201k WordsCompleted [Cold on the outside, warm and calculating wolfdog vs. lively, innocent, kind-hearted kitten] At noon, she accidentally bumped into him, spilling his coffee all over herself. They parted without incident. That afternoon, they were told they were engaged, and their parents asked them to spend time together and develop feelings for each other. That night, they were forced to move in together! Both of them were obedient and well-behaved, offering no resistance and leaving everything to their parent 1.5kReads9.3Score181Shelves
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  5. 55 I Gave the Mute CEO Talk Therapy, and the Whole Family Was Stunned 我给哑巴总裁做话疗,豪门全懵了 Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted “Chatty Little Sun Heroine × Mute Powerhouse in a High Position, Married First, Love Later + Sweet Romance + Feel-Good Daily Life” Sang Lu awakened to the truth. In the original story, she was a vicious sister-in-law from a wealthy family. She despised her mute husband, teamed up with awful relatives to swindle her own family, and did every kind of wicked thing. Her husband ignored her, her younger brothers-in-law slapped her, and she met a tragic end. “Wait, was I the huge idiot all along?” Abs 65.3kReads9.5Score10.8kShelves
  6. 56 My Husband from a Flash Marriage Is a Billionaire CEO 闪婚老公是亿万总裁 Modern Romance134k WordsCompleted Su Xiao marries a stranger on impulse to escape her family. She thinks theirs will be a marriage of convenience, with each of them living their own life without interfering in the other's. But she never expected her new husband to suddenly insist on exercising his marital rights. Jiang Yan hides his identity when he marries Su Xiao. On their very first day as newlyweds, he lays down the rules: “Miss Su, agreeing to marry you doesn't mean I truly consider you my wife. I can give you a house and m 34.3kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves
  7. 57 After a Flirtatious Misstep, the CEO Loses Control 错撩后,总裁失控 Modern Romance564k WordsCompleted Korean and Thai translations available / Short drama now streaming [Shrewd, emotionally reserved CEO who’s hopelessly in love vs. intelligent secretary with a mysterious past] An accident carefully plotted in advance left her parents dead. Taken in by the boy she liked, she was met with endless resentment and bullying… Xiao Tongyu’s life was a complete mess. After graduating from university, she joined the Ji Group, driven by a petty desire for revenge, and became the personal secretary to the 22.4kReads9.3Score2.7kShelves
  8. 58 Too Flirtatious 过分撩 Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The physical edition, titled A Private Taste, is now available!] [Originally titled Flirtation and Desire] ✖️marriage first, love later ✖️sweet romance in Beijing's elite circles. Bar owner and firecracker ✖️ refined, depraved translator! Brilliant, unhinged genius! Obsessive, scheming, lovesick hero + reunion planned from the start + both leads have only ever loved each other When they first met, Shu Yang was pinned against a wall by a man who demanded in a low voice, “How many men have you ho 24.9kReads9.4Score5.1kShelves
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  9. 59 Marrying Mr. Yu 嫁给喻先生 Modern Romance375k WordsCompleted [The print edition of the same name is now available / The short drama of the same name is now streaming] [Cheerful artist vs. aloof, calculating professor] [Age gap + marriage before love + sweet romance + long-planned courtship + slow-burn love] Shi Sheng and Yu Wenzhou met on a blind date. But even on their wedding day, she still couldn't figure out what Yu Wenzhou saw in her. Since they didn't have much of a romantic foundation, Shi Sheng thought it would be good enough if they could at leas 21.2kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves
  10. 60 I Married My Secret Crush First, Then Fell in Love 和暗恋对象先婚后爱了 Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted A cold, abstinent, jealous CEO who’s a devoted husband x an adorable employee Marriage first, love later · secret crush becomes mutual · sweet pampering / one-on-one, first love for both, both pure At twenty-five, Jiang Mansheng married the high school heartthrob she had secretly loved. Back then, Lu Qichen came from a wealthy family and was exceptionally handsome, a favored child of heaven whom everyone envied. Jiang Mansheng, by contrast, was quiet and mild-mannered, just an ordinary girl fro 15.8kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves
  11. 61 Kneel and Kiss the Iris 跪吻鸢尾 Modern Romance1.8M WordsOngoing Tu Mingyuan was made to marry the ruthless CEO of the Li family in her sister's place. He spent every night indulging himself with her, and she thought he loved her. But that was only what she believed. When he had to choose between two people, she was the one he abandoned. Pregnant, she fell into the sea and vanished without a trace. At last, the ruthless CEO went mad. “Drain every drop of seawater if you have to, but find her! I want her alive if she's alive, and her body if she's dead!” Three 2.3kReads—Score110Shelves
  12. 62 The Palace’s Number One Tough Guy 皇宫第一猛男 Historical1.9M WordsOngoing Ying Zheng, a modern overworked young man, dies suddenly from working overtime and has his soul transported into the body of Xiao Caizi, a young eunuch who was just killed after offending the powerful. He also obtains the Fake Eunuch System and begins cultivating the Divine Art of the Fake Eunuch. In a palace rife with schemes and human malice, he steadily climbs to the pinnacle of life! 8.4kReads6.5Score431Shelves
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  13. 63 Talk Trash and Win Prizes 对骂就有奖 Urban2.8M WordsOngoing Hao Tie was treated like a pack mule and was about to hit rock bottom because he refused to keep living like one. Then he suddenly got a System that rewarded him for trading insults! From then on, he used verbal sparring to reach the pinnacle of success! 17.8kReads7.1Score862Shelves
  14. 64 The Tough Guy on a Deserted Island 荒岛的猛男 Urban1.2M WordsOngoing A shipwreck left the cruise ship He Dun was aboard in trouble, and he washed up on a deserted island. Nine other people were stranded on the island with him. 94Reads6.5Score—Shelves
  15. 65 One Hundred Beauties in the Countryside 乡村一百个美女 Urban165k WordsOngoing The System Wants Me to Be a Bully? Hao Lu had just woken up from unconsciousness when a cold, mechanical voice rang in his ears. “Rural System activated. Beginner mission issued: compete with Wang Gou for the title of village bully. Time limit: three days.” He was about to curse when the System added, “Mission rewards: Li Rong's favor increases by 50 points, and one secret clue about Zhao Mei.” Watching Wang Gou approach in the distance with a hoe over his shoulder, Hao Lu clenched his fists. He 10Reads—Score—Shelves
  16. 66 One Hundred Beauties in the City 都市一百个美女 Urban139k WordsOngoing Wu Bifu wiped his hands with a wet tissue from Su Rong’s office. Suddenly, his phone screen lit up: “High-quality flirtation target detected. Wealth-Building System successfully activated.” “Current target: Su Rong.” “Starting affection level: 30 (a young, beautiful boss who’s somewhat interested in you).” “Friendly reminder: Every 10-point increase in affection grants you one chance at a massive windfall.” He looked up at Su Rong, who was touching up her lipstick. Suddenly, the eyes and brows o 29Reads—Score—Shelves
  17. 67 Desert Island Wilderness 荒岛荒野 Urban269k WordsOngoing System warning: Excessive intimacy with NPCs is prohibited. Ren Yingying catches Hao Shuang and Wang Qian acting flirtatiously. Ren Yingying sneers. “So this is how System users behave?” She turns and disappears into the depths of the jungle, while Su Yan secretly watches everything. That night, a red warning suddenly pops up from the System: Emotional bond instability detected. Survival points will continue to drain. Hao Shuang stands by the bonfire, his face deathly pale, when Wang Qian sudden 1.4kReads—Score120Shelves
  18. 68 I'm Done Being the Tragic Female Lead: Time to Become the Heroine of a Sweet Romance 虐文女配不干了,争做甜文女主 Modern Romance263k WordsCompleted A dazzling, flirtatious designer x a refined, abstinent CEO [marriage first, love later + slow-burn romance + devoted husband] Li Xia awakens to discover she is the cannon-fodder female character in an old-school CEO melodrama. In the original story, she commits every kind of evil, scheming with her husband's younger sister to frame the heroine so she can steal the male lead. In the end, her vicious nature is exposed, her wealthy in-laws throw her out, and she meets a miserable fate. Awakened Li 5.7kReads8.9Score652Shelves
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  19. 69 A Whirlwind Marriage to Dr. Huo 闪婚霍医生 Modern Romance598k WordsCompleted The extra chapters include a new ending for Mr. Gu. One couple: seven-year age gap, handsome doctor × beautiful designer, happy ending Another couple: fifteen-year age gap, aloof company president and fatherly boyfriend × lively heiress, business rivalry (from Chapter 115) Extra-chapter couple: devoted CEO Gu × gentle female college student, heartbreaking ending “Are you wary of me?” Lin Yunzheng asked bluntly. She had keenly sensed that ever since they discussed marriage, Huo Chenyuan had been 138Reads8.2Score—Shelves
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  20. 70 Half a City for Her 予她半城 Modern Romance705k WordsCompleted [Currently being published] When Ying Xia pursued Lu Jinchuan, she chased after him so desperately she nearly crawled on her hands and knees. In the end, she became Mrs. Lu in name only. Everyone said Lu Jinchuan was ruthless and cared for no one. But later, everyone in Beicheng knew that Lu Jinchuan had someone he cherished above all else. No one was allowed to touch her or say a bad word about her. If anyone so much as laid a finger on her, he would turn Beicheng upside down. As Lu Jinchuan pu 32.7kReads9.1Score3.3kShelves
  21. 71 To Save Money, I Bought a Husband for Nine Yuan 为了省钱,9块钱买了个老公 Marriage & Romance13k WordsCompleted To save money, I bought myself a husband for nine yuan. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
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  22. 72 A Deliberate Swap of Fiancés 蓄意换婚 Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [Steady, protective, powerful man + fragile yet strong little fox] [Love at first sight + deliberate bride swap + coaxed whirlwind marriage + age gap + both inexperienced in love] [A guiding lover + a little angst, lots of sweetness + devoted and exclusive love + a slow, steady romance] When her younger aunt ran away from her arranged marriage, the head of the Yun family had to choose a new candidate for the alliance. With her psychological condition, Ruan Qingsui was naturally not on the list. 14kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves
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  23. 73 After Our Flash Marriage, the Capital’s Young Master Gets Jealous Every Day 闪婚后,京圈太子爷每天都在吃醋 Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Hooray! What a joyous occasion! The short drama is now streaming!!! Search for “Knowing Love Is Right, Bai Wan.” [Fake heiress + doted on by everyone + whirlwind marriage + secret identity + no angst] On her wedding day, the groom is found in her best friend's bed, so she impulsively marries someone else on the spot! She thinks she's married an ordinary office worker, but it turns out he's not only the uncle of her former fiancé, he's also the richest man in the world... 14.6kReads9.2Score1.9kShelves
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  24. 74 Love Grows Deeper 婚意渐浓 Modern Romance534k WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + intense push and pull + two powerful families + exclusive devotion + multiple secondary couples] Qiao Shengyi agreed to a marriage alliance for one reason only she couldn’t resist Qi Jingyan’s face! She had it all planned out: after the wedding, she would admire his looks but never fall for him! It didn’t matter if marriage was dull. A handsome man was a feast for the eyes, and a long-term investment was a sure win! As for Qi Jingyan, the aloof, refined, decisive business 14.7kReads8.7Score1.8kShelves
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  25. 75 There Really Was an Affair 确有私情 Modern Romance406k WordsCompleted Original title: Secretary Shen, What Time Are You Coming Home Tonight? [Both leads work in the public sector + eight-year age gap + marriage before love from the heroine’s perspective + secret love comes true from the hero’s perspective + devoted leads + secret marriage + guiding lover] Tang Nian & Shen Que Sweet, gentle township official & suave, wicked county Party secretary The first time Tang Nian met her neighbor’s handsome son, he asked if she’d consider marrying him. She promptly turned h 4.9kReads8.8Score462Shelves
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  26. 76 My Childhood Sweetheart Got Engaged, So I Married on a Whim: Mr. Zhou’s Secret Crush Comes True 竹马订婚我闪婚,周先生暗恋成真 Modern Romance297k WordsCompleted [Quick Marriage + Love After Marriage + Secret Crush Comes True + Second Male Lead Wins] He Jingchuan once told Jiang Li, “Lili, wait for me. I promise I’ll marry you.” Jiang Li waited for him for three years, only to hear that he was getting engaged to someone else. At He Jingchuan’s engagement party, his fiancée cornered Jiang Li. At the crucial moment, a man stepped in and shielded her. “My wife. Who dares lay a hand on her?” Jiang Li was stunned. Since when did she have a husband? Only when 84Reads8.2Score131Shelves
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  27. 77 Echoes of Harbor City 港城回响 Modern Romance511k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication; short-form drama episodes are being released] [Both leads are faithful to each other + face-slapping + pregnancy before love + reborn, sweet and satisfying, with no angst] [She pursues her husband during the marriage, driving the arrogant, cold-hearted crown prince to the brink] A gentle woman who handles things ruthlessly, a delicate beauty in poor health VS a sharp-tongued but henpecked ice prince - Shu Hui got pregnant after a one-night stand with the heir to a powerf 48.2kReads9.2Score5.3kShelves
  28. 78 Nothing but False Affection 区区假意 Modern Romance185k WordsCompleted [The Chase Begins After the Breakup] [Mutual Firsts] In the third year of their marriage, Li Man asked for a divorce. She admitted that she had been the one who benefited from this marriage. She had gone from a nobody to a phoenix. That was why Lu Jiushu despised her and couldn’t wait to leave her. She was human, not made of iron. This loveless marriage had worn her down until she was numb. But during the divorce cooling-off period, the man who had never come home started returning every day. He 11.3kReads8.4Score764Shelves
  29. 79 After an Unexpected Pregnancy: Mr. Bo Is Truly Irresistible 意外怀孕后:薄总他真香了 Modern Romance757k WordsCompleted (The print edition goes on sale across major platforms on May 10) [Both leads are each other's first and only] [Marriage Before Love] He was the eldest son of the immensely wealthy Bo family, hot-tempered, brooding, and not to be crossed. She was only the housekeeper's daughter. By a twist of fate, they spent one reckless night together, and she became pregnant. She became the well-behaved granddaughter-in-law of Old Madam Bo. She also became, in his eyes, a shameless woman after his money. Bo X 31.2kReads9.3Score2.8kShelves
  30. 80 The Beautiful Stepmother Who Sweetened the Whole Family 漂亮后妈,甜翻全家 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 76.8kReads9.6Score9.8kShelves
  31. 81 After Raising My Child Properly for Four Years, His Rich Biological Father Came Knocking 正经养崽四年后,豪门亲爹找上门 Modern Romance416k WordsCompleted [A devoted couple] [Raising a wolf pup] In the fourth year of raising her child alone, the kid’s father finally came knocking. A well-dressed man stood by the door and asked her, “Are you Shang Xi?” “…Yes.” “I’m the pup’s father.” The man’s tone was domineering and forceful. “Come with me. Don’t even think about refusing or putting up a pointless fight.” Shang Xi stared at his face, so much like her son’s, and leisurely answered, “Oh.” The truth was, she hadn’t even been thinking about refusing 27.5kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves
  32. 82 A Tempting Marriage: Mr. Pei's Loss of Control 婚色撩人,裴先生的失控沦陷 Modern Romance333k WordsCompleted The rating was just posted, so it'll go up later. [Both Pure + Marriage Before Love + Age Gap + The Old Flame Catches Fire + A Slow-Burn, Sweet Little Romance] [Radiant, beautiful, clearheaded heiress VS disciplined, old-money tycoon + ten-year age gap] To save her family business, Su Jin marries the most untouchable man in their circle, Pei Su. On their wedding night, Pei Su lays down the first term of their agreement: marital duties once a week. Su Jin agrees, always reminding herself: don't c 3.9kReads8.4Score541Shelves
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  33. 83 Today Is a Good Day to Get Married! 今日宜结婚! Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + love grows over time + age gap + one-on-one romance + happy ending] [Sweet newlywed life, no melodrama, pure sweetness] *CEO of a publicly traded company x graduate student nearing graduation *Cold, sharp-tongued, fatherly male lead x gentle, radiant, intelligent female lead Qiao Yue had always been indifferent to the idea of marriage. Getting married would fulfill the wish of the elders who loved her, and it was simply something society expected her to do. So why 8kReads8.9Score881Shelves
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  34. 84 Flash-Married to a Billionaire CEO, the Little Wife Is Spoiled Rotten 闪婚千亿霸总,小娇妻被宠上天 Modern Romance246k WordsCompleted [Powerful Man Bows His Head + Both Leads Are Each Other’s First + Devoted Wife-Doting Husband + Size Difference + Eight-Year Age Gap + Obsessive + Possessive + Super Sweet] [A word of warning: Please put your brain away and just enjoy the story... Life is hard enough, so when you read a sweet romance, don’t overthink it.] Duan Tingzhou: Kyoto’s richest man, with investments across a vast range of industries. If it can make money, he’s involved in it. He’s ruthless in business and cold by nature. 11.3kReads6.8Score212Shelves
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  35. 85 Newly Married, Waiting for Love 新婚,候爱 Modern Romance524k WordsCompleted (Love after marriage) + (slow-burn romance) + (seven-year age gap + both leads are pure) + (sweet everyday romance) + (a guiding, attentive lover) (Reserved, independent female lead vs. steady, nurturing male lead) The Su and Qin families of Nancheng have been bound by marriage alliances for a century. The tradition has endured for generations, but when the eldest daughter of the fifth-generation Qin family runs away from her wedding, the alliance nearly falls apart. Su Jingxu is a cool, restrai 54.8kReads9.1Score6.5kShelves
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  36. 86 I Thought You Hated Me, but You Were Secretly in Love with Me 我以为你恨我结果你暗恋我 Modern Romance227k WordsCompleted [Happy ending + older man + reborn + he secretly loves her + marriage first, love later + misunderstandings + romantic push and pull] *Radiant heiress × insecure older man* - In her previous life, Song Wanyu was spoiled and reckless. She joined forces with outsiders to get Xu Lingzhou killed, then was deceived by a scumbag who took both her heart and her money. She died at sea. A second chance at life. Song Wanyu made up her mind: Stay away from scumbags and cling to Xu Lingzhou! But... His eyes 5.6kReads8.1Score669Shelves
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  37. 87 When the South Knows 知南有时 Modern Romance257k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later + age gap + love grows over time + everyday life [A warm, enthusiastic little bunny who gets timid now and then × a powerful man who seems disciplined and proper but is possessive deep down] Zhao Zhinan married young before she had even graduated from college, and her husband was eight years older than her. She was gentle and sweet, and had always lived a carefree, easygoing life. Playing games, traveling, and studying ancient architecture: that was pretty much her d 3kReads8.2Score381Shelves
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  38. 88 Mr. Cheng Fell for Teacher Yang at First Sight 程总对杨老师一见钟情 Modern Romance338k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, everyday life, CEO & university English teacher] Yang Yihan, twenty-seven, is an English teacher at Nancheng University. Gentle and sweet, she is fluent in English and French. She is single, not because no one is interested in her. Quite the opposite: so many people pursue her that it gives her a lot of trouble, so she tells people she has a boyfriend. Cheng Jinzhou, thirty-two, is the handsome and charming CEO of Hengshang Group and the dream man of countless women, but he would 6.2kReads8.8Score624Shelves
  39. 89 My Husband Is Crazy. Is Yours? 我老公有病,你老公有吗 Modern Romance156k WordsOngoing [Older sister-younger man romance + sweet one-on-one love + comedy + secret crush + slightly yandere + marriage first, love later + slow-burn romance + devoted couple] After a car accident, Mr. Lu, the powerful head of a prominent family, suffers unexpected brain damage. The entire upper crust is thrown into an uproar. At times, he becomes a cold, domineering CEO, his icy gaze forcing her into a passionate love-hate entanglement; At others, he turns into a poor college student, forced into an ob 1Reads—Score—Shelves
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  40. 90 The Cold, Possessive CEO Spoils Me, Holding Me Close and Coaxing Me Every Night 禁欲总裁凶又宠,夜夜对我揽腰哄 Modern Romance144k WordsOngoing (Marriage first, love later; both leads are each other's first; seven-year age gap; a slow-blooming, sweet romance) Lu Siyi has a naturally sweet, well-behaved face. Only those close to her know she's a little fox, rebellious to the core. The year she graduates, she is to enter a marriage alliance with Fu Shangyan, a man famous throughout the city. Cold and restrained, decisive and ruthless, he commands everyone's respect and awe. Lu Siyi tucks away her fox tail. Hoping to get some benefits, she —Reads—Score—Shelves
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  41. 91 After Eight Years of Secretly Loving Him, She Impulsively Marries Mr. He 暗恋八年后,她与贺先生闪婚了 Modern Romance388k WordsCompleted The short drama The Eighth Year of Loving Mr. He in Secret is now streaming [Married life + sweet romance + whirlwind marriage + romance and marriage + devoted husband + heroine's secret crush comes true + hero falls in love after marriage] At nineteen, Jiang Yining fell in love with He Chi. Their only connection was that He Chi was the son of her high school teacher. She lived a quiet, orderly life while he was carefree and uninhibited. Jiang Yining knew very well that she and He Chi had no 14.9kReads9.3Score2kShelves
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  42. 92 The Not-So-Proper Mrs. Jiang and the Far-Too-Proper Mr. Jiang 不正经姜太太和太正经姜先生 Modern Romance299k WordsCompleted [Daddy-type husband, sweet romance, both leads are inexperienced, marriage before love, warm and healing, not a strong female lead] When her parents gave her a list of potential marriage matches, Xiang Qisong was immediately drawn to Jiang Huaizheng’s handsome looks and steady demeanor. After they married, she discovered some good news: Jiang Huaizheng really was steady. The bad news was that he was too steady. Whether in public or in private, he was always prim and proper, restrained and aloof. 8kReads9.1Score1kShelves
  43. 93 His Bones Were Cold as Ice, Yet He Was Undone by Her Slender Waist 他一身冷骨,败给一把软腰 Modern Romance344k WordsCompleted (Two powerful families + marriage first, love later + a formidable team: a seemingly sweet but secretly cunning heroine vs. a devoted CEO) Rumor has it that the third young lady of the Nan family trapped Second Master Fu into marriage by getting pregnant. Unwilling to be manipulated, Second Master Fu planned to keep the child and get rid of the mother. Little did he know, the third young lady of the Nan family had exactly the same idea. Second Master Fu, sharp-edged and stern, stormed her hom 8.2kReads9.1Score725Shelves
  44. 94 Craving Mrs. Fu 贪恋傅太太 Modern Romance691k WordsCompleted [Lazy and scheming heroine × gentle man who only pretends to be composed] [Married first, fall in love later + slow-burn romance + devoted couple with a long-standing plan + mutual secret crushes] In her previous life, Jiang Ling loved that bold, carefree young man. But before she could summon the courage to tell him, they lost touch. Later, she happened to see an interview with him. By then, the man had gray at his temples and gazed calmly into the camera. The head of the Fu family had never ma 13.9kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves
  45. 95 After the Heiress Returned, the Whole City Doted on Her 千金归来后被全城团宠 Modern Romance637k WordsCompleted [Retired soldier and heiress of a gambling king’s family × refined young master of a scholarly family] [Long-planned scheme × marriage first, love later × both are devious] Sheng Lanyin, the gambling king’s heiress from the Sheng family of Aocheng, was a vain, beautiful, willful young lady. She was also a retired soldier, bold and commanding. Her reason for retiring was: [Go home, deal with my scumbag father and his string of mistresses, and inherit the family fortune on the way.] Xie Yanci, the 14.8kReads9.4Score2.1kShelves
  46. 96 I’m Throwing Up During the CEO’s Meeting, Honey, Take It Easy! 总裁开会我孕吐,老婆你慢着点! Modern Romance266k WordsCompleted The rating was just posted, so it’ll go up later!!! [Both leads are each other’s only ones + sweet romance + marriage first, love later + accidental pregnancy + everyone dotes on her + groveling pursuit] [Soft, sweet, clear-headed, sensitive heroine vs. gentlemanly, tender, utterly doting CEO] Xu Youyou is a junior employee in the client services department at Donghong Corporation. After an accident, she ends up spending a night with Xie Siheng, the CEO of Baiyu Group. Two months later, she t 5.7kReads6.8Score428Shelves
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  47. 97 The Day After Our Divorce, the CEO Took Me to Get Our Marriage License 离婚第二天,总裁拉我去领证 Modern Romance266k WordsCompleted [Heroine divorces and marries again + male lead's secret crush comes true + unconventional married-first, love-later] Su We Wan still remembered the rainiest, most humiliating night of her life. After five years of marriage, her husband cheated on her and even used her mother's surgery costs to threaten her, forcing her to leave with nothing. She was kicked out with nothing to her name, shivering in the freezing rain. Just as she was losing hope, a black umbrella appeared above her. Beneath it s 20.3kReads8.8Score2kShelves
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