Undercover Bodyguard × Heiress 卧底保镖×大小姐

1. 1 蝴 Butterflies Can’t Cross the Border 蝴蝶飞不过边境线 Watching the Stars and Singing看繁星吟游Modern Romance270k WordsCompleted [Golden Triangle + Master and Servant + Underworld + Young Lady + Bodyguard + Myanmar] One of the people you absolutely must not provoke in the Golden Triangle is the little princess of the Sang family. She has a six-foot-seven bodyguard by her side who looks like a mountain. The Sang family does everything except traffic drugs. That's the family's rule and bottom line. Sang Ye has great ambitions. She wants the entire Golden Triangle, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar, all under her control. “How 1.6kReads8.6Score13714d adds

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   Fourteen years undercover, he was undercover, but so was she. She knew he was undercover from the beginning, but pretended not to know when they confronted each other, only revealing everything later in the police station interrogation room. The later part was really heartbreaking 🥺 This book is really good and worth reading!

2. 2 慢 Slowly Falling Deep 慢慢深陷 Shi Bai时白呀Modern Romance330k WordsCompleted [Blind Heiress × Bodyguard] Both inexperienced in love / Happy Ending / No relationship angst [Roguish hero, neither good nor evil × Beautiful heroine, gentle on the outside but strong-willed within] Xin Yu’s first impression of Chen Yu was the scent of medicinal ointment on him, and his warm, pleasant voice. It was one afternoon. The villa’s butler brought the newly appointed head of security to meet her. She was practicing the piano in her room when someone stopped in front of her and introduc 1.8kReads8.9Score21914d adds

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   I stayed up all night to finish reading it! It's so good, I cried so much reading it really made my heart ache, but the ending is great. It would be a shame to miss it, you have to read it!!

3. 3 离 After the Divorce, My Bodyguard Ex-Husband Became a Tycoon 离婚后，保镖前夫他成了财阀大佬 Pei Ruoyun裴若云Modern Romance694k WordsCompleted [A spoiled heiress with nothing but money and beauty vs. an exceptionally capable bodyguard bent on revenge who gets tangled up in her instead (angsty romance, both leads have no other partners)] “I’m bleeding… Can you see? I’m bleeding.” He spent four years lying low by her side under the guise of her personal bodyguard. On the day his long-awaited revenge was complete, she collapsed, staining the snow white with blood. He hated her. From the very first day he came to work for her, he had wante 15.1kReads8.0Score85214d adds

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   This story is about a rich young lady who falls in love with her bodyguard for three years. The bodyguard is actually a wealthy young master who was killed in the army; his comrade sacrificed himself to save him. Ironically, the comrade's family was killed by the female lead's parents. The female lead's life is quite tragic; she was cursed at birth to not live past 22. The male lead initially stays by her side to seek revenge, but later falls in love without realizing it. The female lead's father killed people, but he was a good father.

4. 4 大 The Young Lady Coaxes Him, and Her Unhinged Bodyguard Loses Control 大小姐诱哄，疯批保镖失控了 Stars Do Disappear星星是会消失的Modern Romance150k WordsCompleted “Boss Li, I don’t want you anymore. Go away!” “Miss, I was wrong. Don’t kick me out, okay? Be good.” Xiao Xingran looks at the shameless man in front of her, puffing out her cheeks as she tries to push him away... 503Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The first book is a angst-filled romance. The young lady has a bright and cheerful personality, but her bodyguard steals her smile. The author portrays each character very well. I highly recommend reading it!

5. 5 臣 Submit to Her: The Obsessive Mad Dog Is Addicted to Clinging to Her 臣服于她，偏执疯犬他缠爱成瘾 Si Lingba司零捌Modern Romance359k WordsCompleted [A sharp-tongued heiress x her cold-faced, cold-hearted, rugged bodyguard] On the day Li Tongxi turned nineteen, her father showed up in front of her with a man whose face was still smeared with blood. “Sweetheart, he’ll be your bodyguard from now on.” After saying that, her father left, leaving her alone with Wen Dulin as they stared at each other. - Li Tongxi had heard plenty about him. They said he was her father’s right-hand man, second only to him, and everyone in her father’s circles knew 2.9kReads8.4Score23014d adds

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   Wen Dulin's emotions are incredibly complex—he owes a life-saving debt, yet he's ambitious and wants to surpass his benefactor. His dislike for Li Tongxi hides a fatal attraction: her arrogance is a kind of unbridled freedom he's never possessed, her contempt wounds his pride, and yet he can't resist the urge to conquer her. Li Tongxi's arrogance is a protective layer; facing this "dangerous bodyguard," she uses insults to mask her unease, but gradually loses control under his coercive intimidation. Their relationship is like a taut string: his casual unbuttoning is the hunter's signal to reel in the net; her desperate struggle is the prey's dying counterattack. The most intriguing aspect is the two-way nature of "taming"—he thinks he's teaching her obedience, but he's actually teaching himself submission; she thinks she's resisting, but she's actually indulging. This twisted tug-of-war pushes the tension of forced love to its extreme; every chapter is a gamble: who will lose their reason and their heart will race in this game first? This approach highlights the premise while analyzing the characters' psychology and plot tension, appealing to fans of forceful acquisition and obsessive madness. It's also important to use vivid language to allow readers to experience the exciting plot and emotional turmoil.

6. 6 我 The Eleventh Year After My Death 我死后的第十一年 Pika Black皮卡黑Modern Romance574k WordsCompleted [Reborn face-slapping + a beloved family reunited] [Brilliant, dazzling heiress vs. a powerful man who seems refined and radiant but is, in truth, a dark and obsessive ghost] Lin Mo opened her eyes to discover she had transmigrated to the eleventh year after her death. As she lay dying, she learned that this world was a novel, and all three of her younger brothers were villains. Her second brother was a ruthless CEO who wore Buddhist prayer beads and was in love with the heroine, making an enemy 22kReads9.1Score3.3k14d adds

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   Help! I've been seeing this "gloomy male ghost" literature on Douyin lately, it's practically my spiritual opium!! These male protagonists, seemingly melancholic to the point of being squirm, yet inherently humble to the core, paired with a clear-headed and resilient redemptive female lead—who wouldn't say "it's so good!"?! Let's start with the male protagonist—he's like a black cat soaked by rain, radiating a chilling aura of "keep away" when curled up in a dark corner, but once you get close, you'll find even the tip of his tail trembling. This contradictory feeling of "I'm not good enough for you, but I can't help wanting to get closer" is a masterpiece of yandere aesthetics!! For example, Xu Tongsheng, played by Zhang Yunlong in "Burning Crime," appears sinister and ruthless on the surface, but his ears always turn red when facing the female lead, and he even repeatedly checks "whether it's hot enough" before handing her a glass of water. This self-denial of "I'm dirty, but you're the light" is both heartbreaking and makes you want to scream: Please, have some confidence!! And then there's the female lead—this isn't your average sweet romance novel heroine! She's a true role model for modern women! At such a young age, she shoulders the heavy burden of her family, battling like a warrior in the workplace during the day, and then tutoring her younger brother and acting as a therapist for her mother at night. Yet, she always wears a sunflower-like smile, even hiding in the bathroom to secretly wipe away her tears when she breaks down. This resilience—"the world may treat me with pain, but I'll repay it with song"—combined with her sharp, insightful tongue, makes you want to kneel down and beg her to marry you!! Just like Xu Mengdong in "Have You Seen Winter," who, despite being embroiled in scandals in the entertainment industry, can still smile and say, "Canned peaches will bless every Northeasterner"—who wouldn't call her their wife for that kind of unwavering determination?! The most amazing thing is their interaction—the male lead is like a tamed lone wolf, repeatedly asking "May I touch you?" Every time he gets close to the female lead, even wiping his hands ten times on his clothes before holding hands; while the female lead, despite being covered in wounds, always reaches out to him when he hesitates, gently poking his head with her fingertips and saying, "Come here, let me warm your hands." This mutual pursuit of "redemption and being redeemed" is so intense it gives you goosebumps! It's like those viral "yandere male lead's humble pursuit of love" short dramas on TikTok, where the male lead pins the female lead against the wall but says with red eyes, "I'm dirty, don't touch me," only to be kissed back by her the next second. This contrast alone has garnered over 100 million views! Sisters, listen to me, this "gloomy man x sunny girl" combination is definitely worth watching! The male lead's inferiority complex is the most deadly poison, and the female lead's resilience is the gentlest blade; the sparks they create can burn through the screen! You'll find a new world opening up before you—believe me, after reading this you'll be just like me, buying ten similar novels on Tomato Bookstore overnight!! 💥

7. 7 昼 The Relationship Between Day and Night 昼夜关系 Lan Sheng澜笙Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Nan Zhi saw Fu Hanzhou again at her boyfriend’s party. What began between them was reckless, and what kept them together was surrender. A game for adults, a duel between two players. A dark game where no one makes it out alive. "Day and Night" 33.7kReads9.4Score4k14d adds
8. 8 港 The Hong Kong Heiress's Son Pretends to Be Poor to Date Me 港圈太子爷装穷和我谈恋爱 Little Bunny Candy Bun小兔糖包11k WordsCompleted My boyfriend of five years came down with stomach cancer. To pay for his treatment, I sold the keepsake my mother had left me and worked three jobs by myself. Then, while working part-time at a bar, I heard him talking about me with someone else again: "Shen Wan? She's just a plaything I toy with when I'm bored. Give her hope, then send her plunging into despair. Isn't that fun?" 608Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 9 姐 My Sister's Getting Married, So Am I 姐姐结婚，我也结 Silent Mo墨墨不言8k WordsCompleted My Sister Is Getting Married, So Am I 8.6kReads—Score26514d adds
10. 10 金 After the Canary Ran Away Pregnant, the Capital's Elite Tycoon Went Mad 金丝雀带球跑后，京圈大佬气疯了 Don't Eat Peaches不要吃桃子11k WordsCompleted After the Canary Ran Off Pregnant, the Beijing Power Broker Went Mad 23kReads—Score29714d adds
11. 11 离 Four Years After Our Divorce, He Finally Began His Relentless Pursuit to Win Me Back 离婚四年，他突然追妻火葬场 A Fried Dumpling一粒煎饺13k WordsCompleted A new game has recently caught on in Tang Qinghao’s circle. Pretend to go bankrupt for a month. Test the loyalty of the women by their side. To make sure it feels real, the challengers’ friends and family all help with the act. Even the company appoints a “new boss.” Wearing a 50-yuan T-shirt and a construction helmet, Tang Qinghao confidently went to find the woman he loved most. But she Qiantian shouted for security in disgust and had him thrown out. He stood there in a daze for a long time be 912Reads—Score1214d adds
12. 12 我 After I Sought Death with All My Heart, the Mad Crown Prince Broke Down 我一心求死后，疯批太子爷崩溃了 Shi Tu Jiu Jiu师荼九九19k WordsCompleted After I devoted myself to seeking death, the deranged Crown Prince fell apart 20.8kReads—Score19314d adds
13. 13 太 Young Master, Your Canary Has Run Away 太子爷，你的金丝雀她逃跑啦 Yu Liaoliao于撩撩16k WordsCompleted Young Master, your canary has flown the coop! 1Reads—Score614d adds
14. 14 将 After You Handed Me to the School Bully, My Childhood Friend Regretted It 将我扔给校霸后，竹马后悔了 Mint White Peach薄荷白桃10k WordsCompleted After I Was Thrown to the School Bully, My Childhood Friend Regretted It 1.9kReads—Score7914d adds
15. 15 京 A Tender Romance Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港旖旎 Liu Yuyu柳鱼鱼Modern Romance550k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + yandere + stealing her from another man + powerful man humbled + both leads are sexually pure] [Sweet and demure heroine vs. unhinged, obsessive hero] He Xingzhi, the most powerful man in Harbor City, set his sights on a beauty. Patiently playing the gentle gentleman around her, he pressured her to break up with her boyfriend and laid an inescapable net around her. One winter night, the villa was plunged into darkness. He pinned her against the door, ignoring her boyfriend 9.4kReads8.1Score1k14d adds
16. 16 双 After We Were Both Reborn, My Ex-Husband Became My Biggest Fan 双重生后前夫成了我的舔狗 Peach Einstein桃因斯坦Modern Romance14k WordsCompleted After We Were Both Reborn, My Ex-Husband Became My Devoted Lapdog 7.6kReads—Score10914d adds
17. 17 大 The Heiress's Devoted Follower 大小姐的绝对信徒 Attracting Wealth, Peace and Good Fortune招财平平安安13k WordsCompleted The Young Lady's Most Devoted Follower 1.8kReads—Score10914d adds
18. 18 又 So Sweet, So Alluring! The Tipsy Young Master Held Her Close and Coaxed Her All Night 又乖又欲！太子爷醉酒夜抱她轻哄 Tan Qingzhu檀青竹Modern Romance512k WordsCompleted [Print edition available] The deeply devoted, dangerously unhinged scion of a powerful family × the cool, fallen heiress [Originally titled "A Night of Desire in the Capital"] A pure-hearted socialite from Beijing's elite circle + a rekindled romance + an ex who will do anything to win her back + an older lover who takes the lead + falling for him all over again Jiang Wanzhi comes from a prestigious family and is known throughout the capital as a pure, well-behaved young woman. Few people know 117.8kReads9.4Score124.7k14d adds
19. 19 狂 The Knockout: Uncle Hu, Stop Struggling 狂飙：虎叔不要再挣扎 Wu Yiqi武一棋Female-Channel Fanfiction138k WordsCompleted [The Knockout + Hu Yao + Rebirth + Time Loop + Sweet Romance] “Uncle Hu, I'm here to see you...” After giving her statement to An Xin, Huang Yao went to Tang Xiaohu's grave. “Uncle Hu, I sent them all to prison. Will you blame me?” Huang Yao laughed bitterly, then soon broke down sobbing and collapsed on the ground. Without hesitation, she turned and leaped into the sea beside Tang Xiaohu's gravestone. “What happened to the gun?” Chen Shuting's sharp reprimand jolted Huang Yao awake. Huang Yao h 89Reads8.2Score—14d adds
20. 20 绯 Crimson Flames 绯色烈焰 Ling Yuxi Xi凌予曦兮Modern Romance204k WordsOngoing Bold, willful, pampered little jasmine x foreign ex-mercenary bodyguard with a vicious-dog streak “Miss, please know when to stop.” She is the one assignment he can't handle. Jiang Yuning, the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, is exactly what her name suggests. Spoiled, bold, and willful, she makes a grand entrance wherever she goes and does whatever she pleases. But she finds life too dull and insists on crushing its orderly stability with her own hands. So she gets a new toy: the man her fa 127Reads—Score1114d adds

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    This new book is pretty good; it features a spoiled and willful bodyguard heiress x a former mercenary bodyguard from a foreign land.

21. 21 闪 I Married a Chaste Bodyguard on a Whim, and He’s Wild and Flirtatious! My Heart Is Racing 闪婚禁欲保镖野又撩！好心动上头 Jiang Miao Loves Fish江淼爱吃鱼Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Proud, dazzling heiress vs. cold, celibate bodyguard] [Flash marriage + marriage first, love later + ex regrets it and chases her + both leads are inexperienced] The day Fu Xizhou failed to show up for their engagement ceremony, Si Tangtang became the laughingstock of the entire city. She called off the engagement, then turned around and got into Gu Yanshen’s bed. Gu Yanshen was her bodyguard: cold, celibate, and never interested in women. He always hated women taking advantage of him. When she 5kReads9.1Score53514d adds

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    [A Proud and Radiant Heiress vs. A Cold and Ascetic Bodyguard] A whirlwind marriage + arranged marriage to love + a wife-chasing drama + both are virgins. In the urban maze of glitz and glamour, a contract marriage tears open the curtain of fate. The proud and radiant heiress, dressed in haute couture, blooms like a thorny rose, her every move exuding innate nobility. Yet, she is forced into the cage called "marriage" by a family conspiracy. Meanwhile, her cold and ascetic bodyguard, hiding his sharp edge beneath a sharp suit, harbors unspoken emotions in his dark eyes, transforming his burning love into silent protection. The moment the whirlwind marriage agreement is signed, forbidden feelings quietly take root—he breaks down professional boundaries, melting her defenses with his warmth; she removes her armor, glimpsing the burning heart beneath her steely exterior. In the sweet tug-of-war between marriage of convenience and love that blossoms from the start, a series of unfortunate misunderstandings pushes their mutual unrequited love to a heart-wrenching climax of a desperate pursuit of the other woman. Their pure and passionate love, under the premise of both being virgins, awaits the dawn of a new beginning.

22. 22 女 The Supporting Female Lead Only Wants a Quiet, Happy Life 女配她只想偷偷幸福 Your Online Friend您的网友Modern Romance251k WordsCompleted She transmigrates into the role of a wicked supporting woman, and her fate is to be sent to Africa by the male lead to dig for diamonds! No way! Absolutely not! Shen Zhiyi thinks she should stay far away from the male lead and live happily in some corner of the world. But why is it so hard to get away from him? The supporting woman is supposed to dance with the male lead at a banquet? No problem. Shen Zhiyi can make him sick of her! The supporting woman is supposed to visit the male lead’s home? 115Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    The villainous female supporting character just wants to live life to the fullest.

23. 23 我 I'm Undercover, So Stop Flirting with Me, Miss 我在卧底，大小姐别撩我 Haozi Loves Celery浩子爱吃芹菜Modern Romance9k WordsCompleted I'm Undercover, Miss, Stop Flirting with Me 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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