The Second Male Lead Gets the Girl: A Secret Crush Comes True 男二上位暗恋成真

1. 101 追 You Didn't Love Me After Eight Years of Pursuit, So Reborn, I Put the Second Male Lead on Top 追你八年不爱我，重生让男二上位 A Visit to the Human World来人间一趟Modern Romance143k WordsCompleted [Secret crush + reborn + one-on-one, both leads are inexperienced + the previous life's second male lead becomes the endgame + no making up after the groveling] In her past life, Su Qiaoqiao pursued Qi Shen for eight years, only to look back and find no one by her side. When his first love returned to the country, she realized that some people were stones that could never be warmed. Then she was unexpectedly reborn. This time, she would cut off this ill-fated relationship herself. But then a tra 332Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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   🔥The female lead doesn't necessarily have to end up with the male lead; look at our men! These books are absolutely amazing—super exciting! Full of ups and downs, remember, everyone, love yourself first before loving your partner.

2. 102 极 The Sweetest Love: Gentle President Jiang Loves Without Restraint! 极致甜宠，温柔蒋总放肆爱！ Yun Jiayao云嘉瑶Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted [Sweet Everyday Romance + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + Brothers Turned Rivals + The Husband Chases His Wife to the Crematorium] Everyone envies Gu Nansheng. Not only does she come from a wealthy family, she also gets to marry her first love, a handsome, elegant man who has become a rising star in the business world. After the Gu family goes bankrupt and loses its reputation and status, Shen Yuanchen remains devoted to her as her husband. He even does everything he can to help the Gu family 22Reads—Score—14d adds
3. 103 她 She Set Her Sights on Someone Better 她另攀高枝 Sweet Knife with Fire Wheels带风火轮的甜刀Modern Romance534k WordsCompleted [The male lead’s desperate pursuit of his wife ✚ the second male lead takes his place] Huo Xiao, Fourth Master Huo, was the unattainable heartthrob of Rongcheng. He kept a sweet, obedient substitute by his side, but when his true love returned, the little substitute was forced to give way, crying until her eyes were swollen. His friend felt sorry for her. “She’s crying so pitifully. Aren’t you going to comfort her?” Huo Xiao: “She’s just a substitute. Why should I comfort her?” Later, Huo Xiao k 8.9kReads9.0Score1.2k14d adds

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   At the family's arranged marriage banquet, I clashed for the first time with my powerful uncle, a businessman who wields considerable influence. He glanced down at the red string on my wrist, his fingertips brushing against my earlobe: "Little girl, who are you trying to hook?" From then on, he used his position of authority to relentlessly pressure me, using his power to control me. As the truth gradually unfolded, I discovered that this chase had begun many years ago...

4. 104 温 A Tender Rose Becomes His Cherished Favorite in the Apocalypse 温软玫瑰沦为他心尖偏宠【末世】 Fallen Today落今朝Sci-Fi & Apocalypse360k WordsCompleted [A post-apocalyptic setting + a trash man’s regret + the arch-enemy villain takes the lead + love triangle drama + mutual salvation + swoony romance + romantic aesthetics + both leads are devoted to each other] [Gentle, steadfast beacon of righteousness x refined, unhinged smiling schemer (irresistibly wicked)] Even as she lay dying, Wen Yao couldn’t understand what she had ever liked about Shen Yichuan. Was it his coldheartedness, or his selfishness? As his partner, she had risked her life for 43.4kReads9.5Score5k14d adds

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   Family! Hurry and read "After Being Abandoned, She's Gently Pampered by a Madman in the Apocalypse!" The opening is high-octane: Wen Yao is scratched by an R-type mutant while protecting her teammates, but everyone tries to expel her out of fear, leaving her partner in life and death, Shen Yichuan, in a state of mystery. On this train in the apocalypse filled with fear, Wen Yao heals her wounds alone, her resilience both unwavering and heartbreaking! Former partners in life and death now seem separated by an insurmountable chasm. Shen Yichuan's aura is cold, and everyone wonders if he will make an exception for Wen Yao, but his silence leaves her on edge. Who would have thought that the seemingly cold and abandoning Shen Yichuan is actually a deeply affectionate madman hiding his true feelings! In this cruel apocalypse, he uses the most ruthless methods to disguise himself, while secretly plotting a way for Wen Yao to survive. From being doubted and abandoned to being gently pampered, the emotional tension between the two is explosive! Survival in the apocalypse is fraught with danger; how will they overcome a crisis of trust and reach the pinnacle of affection? Come and find out!

5. 105 京 The Ninth Master of the Capital’s Reborn Little Rose: Alluring Yet Obedient 京圈九爷的重生小玫瑰，又欲又乖 Eating Tomatoes Without Gaining Weight吃番茄不长胖Modern Romance652k WordsCompleted A short drama adapted from the author's novel Late Night, Don't Say My Name is now available. [Reborn romance + long-planned scheme + obsessive second male lead pursues his wife + the Ninth Lord takes the lead] In her previous life, Meng Mingxuan misunderstood the Ninth Lord, who doted on and loved her, believing he and her older sister were in a tragic love affair. She did everything she could to flee his side and married Yin Ting, a poor man whose profile resembled the Ninth Lord's. In the end 32.4kReads9.3Score10.2k14d adds

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   Book 1: His gaze lowered, settling on her rosy lips. After a long silence, he apologized in a hoarse voice, "It's all my fault, Ninth Brother." He shouldn't have turned away, leaving her alone. He was the one who harbored evil thoughts, he was the one who was despicable, and he was the one who owed the Meng family. He should never have turned away from her. Super good!!! Book 2: His dark eyes beneath his long lashes weren't as casual as usual, but unusually serious, staring straight into the deepest part of her eyes, making her heart feel a burning sensation. "Song Shuangxu, I'm waiting for your eyes to see me." The male lead is cunning but deeply affectionate; he secretly loves the female lead and steals her away.

6. 106 埋 After Burying My Parents, I Never Forgave Them Again 埋葬父母后，再也不原谅 Xinxin Xiaozhu心心小竹Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [A family of loyal heroes, a female lead who is a retired special forces soldier + a mad, possessive male lead who rises to power + divorces her scumbag husband and never looks back] She took off her military uniform, devoted herself to running his household, and worked tirelessly for his company, only to hear him say, “Qiao Qin, how could you ever compare to Song Yunshuang?” “Yunshuang is an independent, self-reliant female pilot. You're just a useless secretary who pours tea and fetches water 17.6kReads8.2Score3k14d adds

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   A powerful and unique story: from a "tea girl" mocked by her ex-husband and his brothers to a legendary female soldier personally seen off by the military commander! Qiao Qin hides her glory and bows her head for love, only to be told, "Song Yunshuang is a hundred times better than you!" On the day of the divorce, the whole city is shocked—it turns out she can fly fighter jets, was a top science student, and even hacker moguls have to call her "sister"! When Gu Chenting is filled with regret, Bai Jingcheng pulls her into his arms: "No one can take my woman away!" The way the young master goes crazy for love is absolutely amazing!

7. 107 都 We’re Stranded on a Deserted Island. Is It Really So Wrong to Crown Myself King? 都滞留荒岛了，我自立为王不过分吧 Green Maple Leaf青色枫叶Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Zhao Ming, a live-in son-in-law, joins his wife’s company outing. But when their plane malfunctions and crashes, they end up stranded on a deserted island. He turns his life around, beating up rich playboys and kicking street thugs to the curb. From then on, he rises to the top. 14Reads6.5Score814d adds

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   The first book features a second male lead who wins over the female lead, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love 🥰🥰 The second book features a male lead who has secretly loved the female lead for 10 years, and the extreme tension caused by their size difference is very exciting! 🤤🤤

8. 108 好 I'm Panicking! I Didn't Mean to Flirt That Much [Quick Transmigration] 好慌张，不小心撩过头了【快穿】 Cloud Rabbit云兔子Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Pretending-to-be-innocent seductress + Dark, scheming male lead + Best friend takes the place of the boyfriend + Sweet 1v1 romance] Hurting your wife feels good for a while, then comes the hellish chase to win her back. But if your buddy has his eye on your wife, he can scatter your ashes and step over your corpse to take your place. After accidentally binding to a win-back-your-wife System, Jiang Xin is forced to travel to different worlds, take the place of girls who have been hurt by scumbag 43kReads9.1Score3.1k14d adds

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   🔥Help! I devoured this quick transmigration novel, *Hidden from My Best Friend, Addicted to Possessing Her*, in one go! In the first world, the female lead, Jiang Xin, is ordered around by a wealthy heiress to pick her up after she's drunk. However, due to her ex-boyfriend cheating on her, she ends up in the car of his best friend—a princeling of Beijing's elite circle! The male lead is aloof, noble, and of illustrious status. Although they live in completely different worlds, an accidental encounter sets their destinies in turmoil. He seems nonchalant, yet he always appears by her side at crucial moments. From their initial accidental meeting to his later secret protection, undercurrents surge between them. As the female lead struggles through the quick transmigration worlds, the male lead quietly plots, participating in each of her adventures in a secretive yet passionate way. When two people of vastly different backgrounds collide, and taboos intertwine with attraction, what sparks will fly? Come and unlock the high-energy daily interactions of this super-exciting couple!

9. 109 校 My Campus Crush Cheated, So I Married the Crown Prince. Now He’s Lost It 校草出轨，我闪婚太子爷，他疯了 Little Fuzzball小毛球Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [Reborn in school + possessive childhood friend steals her away + heartbroken campus heartthrob pursues his wife in tears + living-under-one-roof romance + 1v1 sweet love] It isn't until she dies that Su Niansheng learns her marriage was a lie. The campus heartthrob has been deeply in love with his first love all along, and married her only for revenge. Reborn back in her school days, she returns to the family of the richest man and impulsively marries her childhood friend, the young heir. She n 35kReads8.7Score5.6k14d adds

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   This is really beautiful; it fulfills my expectations.

10. 110 靳 Master Jin's Secret Marriage Meltdown: Red-Eyed and Begging to Go Public 靳爷隐婚发疯：红眼诱哄官宣 Qi Xiaoke柒小可Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Unhinged business tycoon × cool-headed genius doctor #DevotedCouple #SweetRomance #SecretCrush #MarriageFirstLoveLater Newly released animated series: The Hidden Marriage of Master Jin: coaxing her into going public “Keeping our marriage secret is fine, but sleeping in separate rooms? No way!” Zhou Yining, a genius surgeon, was drugged by her cheating boyfriend and best friend, and ended up sleeping with her neighbor, Jin Beichen. Afterward, they signed a “secret marriage agreement,” promising 22.9kReads9.1Score2.6k14d adds

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    🐶 A story of two virgins + unrequited love + arranged marriage + strong personalities. After being drugged by a scumbag and accidentally sleeping with her neighbor's older brother, Zhou Yining signs a secret marriage agreement: "Divorce in two years." Jin Beichen, twirling his wedding ring, sneers: "My wife is shy." —The live stream camera then pans to Mrs. Jin dozing in the audience! A forced kiss at the Civil Affairs Bureau, a confrontation behind the operating room door, and a memorable scene of her identity being exposed on a financial live stream! A ruthless tycoon has been secretly in love for ten years, feigning innocence while secretly plotting his revenge—the sweetness level is off the charts! 💥

11. 111 拒 I Turned Down Your Confession, So You Took My Best Friend Home? 拒绝你表白，你把我闺蜜捡回家？ Lin Ying麟影Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Urban Slice of Life + One Female Lead + No System + No Rebirth] Zhou Heng had confessed his feelings to Tong Yining for two years, but every time he was rejected. Little by little, he grew disheartened. After his final confession, he gave up on those feelings for good. One rainy night, on his way home, he spotted his class monitor, who hadn't been to school in ages, crying in the rain. Zhou Heng took her home and let her stay until she had somewhere else to go. But gradually, she seemed unable 66.1kReads9.4Score7k14d adds

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    ## A Decade of Undercurrents: Successfully Taking Over from His Childhood Sweetheart > It took me ten years to realize that Fu Yuchen's shirt collar always carried a different perfume scent. > When he handed me the diamond ring, Gu Shiyan, sitting next to me, suddenly knocked over his coffee cup. > The emerald green tea spilled onto Fu Yuchen's treasured auction-grade cufflinks. > "Sorry," Gu Shiyan said, wiping his hands, his cold, white fingers holding a dazzling emerald: > "I'll give you ten pairs, and find someone else to sit here?" --- The midday sun streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the top-tier club, like molten gold, pouring heavily onto the gleaming marble tabletop. The air was filled with the bitter, mellow aroma of expensive hand-ground coffee beans, mixed with the cool fragrance of freshly cut white roses, perfectly enveloping a false joy called "engagement," a joy that was about to reach its end. Fu Yuchen sat opposite me, his demeanor as handsome and dashing as ever after ten years. A small silver spoon casually stirred the nearly black concentrate in the glass between his slender fingers, creating a tiny vortex. The diamond cufflinks reflected a sharp, icy blue light, a priceless ornament in this meticulously constructed scene, much like the formulaic, perfect smile on his lips. The platinum diamond ring box was gently pushed towards me, resting in a small patch of golden light before me. The velvet base gleamed with a deep-sea blue luster, surrounding the sharply cut main diamond—enough to dazzle any girl still hoping for marriage. Cold, hard, and dazzling. Like Mr. Fu's attitude towards me, his nominal fiancée, unchanged for ten years—expensive, respectable, but devoid of warmth. "If you like it, just say so," Fu Yuchen's voice was like polished jade, warm and melodious, yet tinged with a programmed indifference. "If the size isn't right, we can alter it." Ten years. It was enough to transform me from a naive girl who would be overjoyed with a candy wrapper he casually tossed aside into a vase beside him, knowing when to step back and when to smile politely. His shirt collar was always crisp, even every ironed crease exuding a carefully calculated distance. Yet, near his neck, the fabric often carried a few indescribable, faint fragrances from different women. So familiar that I didn't even need to look up; my nose seemed to already catch a faint scent of tuberose, thick and pungent like honey, subtly overlapping with the red skirt I glimpsed at a banquet yesterday. My fingertips felt cool, touching the edge of the icy velvet box. My heart felt heavy, like it was stuffed with cotton soaked in cold water; a dull, almost numb ache spread through me. Something shattered beneath the ice. Just then, a crisp, abrupt crack pierced the stagnant, luxurious air! Then came the splashing of liquid and a rapid, low gasp—like a pebble thrown into a stagnant pool. The brownish-yellow coffee spilled with remarkable precision and utter clumsiness, most of it landing directly on Fu Yuchen's left wrist, which rested on the edge of the table. The dark brown stain, like a ferocious creature, instantly spread across the million-dollar sapphire platinum cufflinks he had casually mentioned as having been purchased at Sotheby's Early Spring sale. The murky droplets even clung to the fabric of his expensive custom-made suit cuffs, leaving unsightly dark, damp stains. The air froze instantly. My gaze instinctively shifted to the person sitting at the table next to me—the one cleverly half-hidden by a large green plant. Gu Shiyan had already stood up, his pure black silk shirt outlining the sharp lines of his broad shoulders and narrow waist. His face, known in the industry as the "Jade-Faced Asura," showed no sign of panic. Only his narrow eyes, usually hidden behind calm glasses, opened, his gaze heavy and precise, landing on my face for a fleeting moment. The moment was so brief it felt like an illusion, yet so heavy it was like a silent confirmation. Then, his gaze shifted to the grime on Fu Yuchen's wrist. The waiter had already frantically brought over a pristine white napkin. Gu Shiyan reached out, his cold, white knuckles almost translucent in the warm restaurant light. He took the thick, highly absorbent towel, his movements unhurried and almost ritualistic, wiping the stained sapphire and platinum, as well as Fu Yuchen's expensive suit fabric. His movements were unusually meticulous; the white towel tumbled between his fingers, leaving large, ugly, dirty brown stains, a stark and ironic contrast to the small space before him, to this supposedly perfect engagement ceremony. Fu Yuchen's face had darkened, his thin lips pressed into a thin line, and the anger of a proud son of heaven being publicly offended was brewing in his eyes. Amidst the suffocating, unsettling swishing sounds, Gu Shiyan's voice rang out, neither loud nor soft, piercing the frozen air and striking the table: "Sorry." The tone of his words was completely flat. Then, he raised his eyes, his gaze passing over the disheveled cufflinks and the grim face of Fu Yuchen, settling firmly on my stiff face again. "I'll pay you ten pairs of cufflinks," he uttered each word clearly, his gaze sharp as a scalpel, scraping inch by inch over my stiffness and the diamond ring box in front of me, finally settling on Fu Yuchen's taut jawline. "Should someone else sit here?" All the background noise around us vanished in that instant. Fu Yuchen narrowed his eyes sharply, his sinister, scrutinizing gaze piercing Gu Shiyan like an icicle. He spoke, his voice chillingly cold: "What does Mr. Gu mean by this?" Gu Shiyan, however, no longer looked at him. That sharply defined face slowly turned to me, his deep eyes like a bottomless night sky, reflecting the dazzling golden sunlight streaming in from the window, and also reflecting my own pale, empty face. Something long suppressed, something heavy and almost unbearable, trembled slightly in his eyes under the sunlight, slowly and stubbornly piercing through the icy layer. It was no longer the fleeting glance by the basketball court ten years ago, no longer the silent reflection in the university library window, and certainly not the polite nods exchanged across the crowd at all the business banquets that followed. It was a silent yet immense force capable of tearing apart appearances, a roar finally erupting from a decade of undercurrents crashing against a cliff. My fingertips trembled uncontrollably on the cold velvet box. The expensive diamond's brilliance suddenly became blinding, like countless needles piercing my eyes. The tower deep within me, painstakingly built over ten years amidst countless disappointments and self-deception, collapsed with a silent tremor.

12. 112 重 Reborn, President Bo Tears Up the Cheating Ex’s Script and Kneels to Win Back His Wife 重生后薄总撕了渣男剧本下跪追妻 Painting Spring画春Modern Romance401k WordsCompleted [The manhua is out now. Follow my alt account: @Da Bai Tu Nai Tang] Bo Jinye, who had been deceived in his previous life by his sworn brother and the woman he loved, is reborn. The first thing he does after being reborn is apologize to his darling wife, whom he misunderstood for six years! "Darling, I was wrong." But An Sheng, who loves him deeply, tosses him divorce papers. "I'm tired. Let's get divorced." Bo Jinye panics and decides to play dumb as he starts his journey to win back his wife! " 6.4kReads9.0Score52514d adds
13. 113 超 So Sweet! I Was Reborn to Love You 超甜！我重生回来爱你啦 A Fuyu Wine一芙酒Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Sweet Romance + Punishing Scumbags + Devoted Couple + Healing and Redemption] In her past life, she trusted others too easily, yet refused to believe that Gu Yehan could love her. Her foolishness led to both her own death and the death of the man who loved her... Before he died, he said humbly, “If there’s a next life, let her love me.” Luo Xi regretted it. She regretted not treating Gu Yehan well, and not cherishing his love. All she could do was watch everything unfold before her, p 388Reads8.9Score10314d adds
14. 114 被 Forced to Register Our Marriage, the Campus Beauty Senior Keeps Playing Me 被迫领证后，校花学姐反复拿捏我 Drunk on Dreams in Chang'an梦醉长安Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Campus Life] + [One Love Interest] + [No System] + [Sweet Romance] + [Contrasting Ice-Cold Campus Beauty] + [Sweet from Start to Finish] When the girl he had secretly loved for three years said she would date him if he got into the same university as her, Fang Haoyu chose to retake his entrance exams. He spent a whole year studying day and night just to be with her. But when he finally got into the same university, the girl he'd loved from afar suddenly changed her mind! It hurt! It hurt so muc 48.8kReads9.3Score5.5k14d adds
15. 115 和 After a Whirlwind Marriage to My Secret Crush, He Kisses Me to Tears Every Night 和暗恋对象闪婚后夜夜被亲哭 Jiang Shui Qiqi Ya江水柒柒吖Modern Romance221k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later | Secret crush becomes real | Both leads are sexually inexperienced | Sweet romance] [Sweet girl x cool bad boy] Shen Xiying has liked Shang Ruzhou for eight years. The love letter she never gave him after high school graduation has always been a regret. She thought they would never cross paths again. She never expected Shang Ruzhou to become the man she impulsively married. - Shang Ruzhou never imagined he’d get married at twenty-four to someone he’d barely had any c 10.1kReads8.7Score1.3k14d adds

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    🥰 "After a Flash Marriage with My Crush, I'm Kissed and Cried Every Night" 🌟 Both are virgins + Crush Comes True + Arranged Marriage, Love Later + Sweet Pampering. Shen Xiying has liked Shang Ruzhou for eight years, and the love letter she never sent after high school graduation remains a regret. Years later, they meet again, and he becomes her flash marriage partner! "This marriage has no feelings; it's just mutual benefit," Shang Ruzhou says coldly. But later— "Baby, can we sleep together tonight?" He chuckles and kisses the soft flesh of her neck, his voice husky. In their high school photo, only she secretly looks at him. After marriage, the male lead goes from indifferent to clingy, and his true colors are revealed at a banquet, creating a chaotic scene! 🌟 Crush Comes True + Post-Marriage Sweetness, Cold and Ruthless CEO vs. Sweet Girl, so sweet it'll give you cavities! 🍬

16. 116 换 After I Changed Majors, Five Senior Students Begged Me to Take Them Along 换专业后，五位学长哭着求带 Milky Lychee奶香荔枝Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Shu Lanzhou and Lin Muyao fought from school all the way into the workplace as they both tried to join the country's most prestigious research team. In the end, Shu Lanzhou became a disgrace to the medical field, and the mentor she respected personally sent her to prison. Reborn, she gives up the popular major she'd studied for four years, determined to sever her ties with her former mentor and senior colleagues. But the very senior colleagues who had driven her out of the 1.5kReads9.0Score51414d adds

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    In her past life, she fiercely competed with Lin Muyao for a place in a top medical research team, only to be imprisoned by her mentor and disgraced. Reborn, she decisively abandoned her popular major of four years, determined to sever all ties with the past. But the five senior students who had once ousted her from the team now begged her to mentor them. Even her mentor, who had always looked down on her, criticizing her for her poor skills and lack of contribution, personally delivered gifts and tearfully pleaded for her return. Respect delayed is cheap; in this life, she was determined to transform her past humiliation into unparalleled glory, banishing those who had wronged her from the medical field! Watch as she triumphs in her new field, slaps her former enemies in the face, and reaches the pinnacle of success!

17. 117 九 Dragon's Roar in the Nine Heavens 九霄龍吟 AND1 Zhu DouAND1竹兜Eastern Fantasy189k WordsCompleted The Xiao family of Qingyun City is holding its annual Martial Spirit Awakening Ceremony. The city's major clans have gathered, and the atmosphere is both festive and tense. - Xiao Chen, the family head's son, is the last to appear, but awakens the lowest-grade Martial Spirit, a "Green Snake," prompting everyone to mock him. - His father, Xiao Zhentian, can barely hide his disappointment. His second uncle, Xiao Li, seizes the chance to propose stripping Xiao Chen of his position as heir and appoi —Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 118 你 You Broke Your Promise 你失信了 Shi Qingyao十清杳Modern Romance138k WordsCompleted The acclaimed signature work You Broke Your Promise by popular author Shi Qingyao, now with 40,000 new words of never-before-published content! Sensitive girl Xiang Yu VS golden boy Song Huaishi. I had to play out the whole secret-crush story, so I loved him year after year. It was an ordinary day. Just as she closed her eyes, Xiang Yu suddenly thought of Song Huaishi: Song Huaishi, neat in his clothes and radiating warmth. Song Huaishi at seventeen. Still in his school uniform, he leaned lazily 68.9kReads9.5Score12.5k14d adds

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    "You Broke Your Promise": Love at its extreme is heartbreaking. Song Huaishi once promised to protect Xiang Yu forever, but in the end, he pushed her into the abyss with his own hands. He was a pampered prince, the center of attention; she was a cautious inhabitant. Their promise, from school uniforms to wedding dresses, couldn't withstand the harsh realities of life. When "forever" shattered, when deep affection turned into a blade, Xiang Yu's retaliation was filled with blood and tears—"What you owe me, you must repay." Shi Qingyao's poignant portrayal of the agonizing struggle is so heart-wrenching; after reading it, I wanted to send Song Huaishi a razor blade!

19. 119 冷 After Three Years of Cold War, She Asked for a Divorce, but His Eyes Turned Red 冷战三年，她提离婚他却红了眼 Barefaced素颜Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Hong Kong elite vs. fallen socialite] [Marriage first, love later + a long road to winning her back] [One-on-one romance] They’d been married for three years. He’d never cared about her, she’d had a crush on him for years, and he had someone else in his heart. Then she finally saw the light! After Li Qian watched Gu Tingchen abandon her for his first love for who knew how many times, she suddenly understood something. If someone doesn’t love you, it won’t matter how careful you are or how despe 3.9kReads8.5Score91214d adds

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    💔 Three years of cold war exhausted everything, and she finally handed over the divorce papers... But his eyes reddened the moment he signed?! This belated affection is worthless! It's heartbreaking! Sisters! Get your tissues ready! I've unearthed an absolutely devastating and addictive novel! The title alone is enough to trigger your tear ducts—**Three years of cold war + She initiated the divorce + His eyes reddened when he signed!** Who can withstand this combination?! 😭 **This isn't just a divorce, it's like having your heart ripped out and slowly tortured!** 1. ** [Three years of cold war, exhausting all her hopes]** Can you imagine? A full **1095 days** of indifference, coldness, and silence! She once loved him so passionately, like a flame, but his daily indifference extinguished it little by little. She tried to communicate, he avoided her; she needed warmth, he ignored her. She suffered alone in this ice cellar called "marriage," her heart slowly freezing and dying. Witness the heroine's journey from fervent anticipation to utter despair; the agonizing loneliness and hopelessness are so palpable they're almost suffocating! 🥶 Every detail is like a needle prick, reminding you of those moments of neglect in relationships. 2. ** ["Let's get a divorce." — She finally severed her shackles herself.]** No hysteria, no weeping. When she calmly uttered those words, it was true despair beyond measure. It was a **weary relief after exhausting all her strength.** Not a fit of pique, not a test, but a carefully considered redemption for the rest of her life. Watch how calmly she organizes the documents, how clearly she divides the assets (even if she might want nothing but freedom). Behind this resolute decision lies three years of accumulated disappointment, enough to overwhelm everything. 💔 At this moment, she was incredibly cool! And utterly tragic! 3. ** [His hand trembled as he signed, and his eyes reddened the moment he looked up?!]** **The climax is here! The bombshell!** 💥** When he thought she would wait forever, when he habitually assumed it was just another "tantrum," she handed him cold divorce papers. He might still respond with his usual indifference, perhaps even mockery. But when the pen was about to touch the paper, when he looked up at her—the woman who once had eyes only for him, now only a desolate desert in her eyes... **He panicked! He was stunned! For the first time, he clearly realized: she was leaving, forever!** And so, that proud, indifferent man who treated her as nothing, his fingers trembled, his Adam's apple bobbed, and his eyes instantly turned **bloodshot**! His eyes held shock, panic, disbelief, and even a hint of... Belated panic and pain? 🩸 This detailed description of "red eyes" is absolutely the "masterpiece" of the entire story! The heartbreak is off the charts! 4. ** [Belated affection is cheaper than grass! Can the "wife-chasing crematorium" burn through the earth's core?]** Why were his eyes red? Was it finally realizing his feelings? Was it possessiveness at play? Or was it an inability to accept the loss of a habit? Whatever it was, it was **too late!** Her heart was already cold and shattered. Watch how he went from initial shock and disbelief to frantic regret, humble clinging, and even potentially sacrificing all his pride and dignity to try and win her back. But can a broken mirror be mended? Can a heart that has been utterly broken be warmed again? This "crematorium" is destined to burn **incredibly fiercely**! 🔥 Readers will shed tears for the heroine's past pain while simultaneously wanting to see the once high and mighty hero fall to the dust, heartbroken and devastated! This bittersweet experience, this contradiction, is incredibly addictive!

20. 120 微 Tipsy Rose 微醺玫瑰 Jiujiu Cat纠纠猫Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted The print edition is now available. [Qipao Designer & Bar Owner · Redemption] Chi Huaiye first truly sees Sheng Tengwei at “Bu Wu Zheng Ye.” She catches his eye in a blue-green qipao. Someone asks him if she's smoking hot, and he replies, “Slim waist, shapely hips. Not bad.” / Later, as usual, Sheng Tengwei leans against the bar and orders a “Life's Comings and Goings.” She quietly watches Chi Huaiye mix drinks before her, then says casually, “Chi Huaiye, why don't we get married? I'll support y 3.3kReads9.3Score45114d adds

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    Sheng Tengwei's Bar Social Strategies and Character Portrayal** #### **1. Construction of Social Scenes** - **Environment Setting**: Bar (bar area), a typical urban social venue, with a certain degree of ambiguity and probing. - **Atmosphere Creation**: - The cocktail name "fall in love at first sight" carries a romantic implication, but the actual interaction is full of realistic calculations, forming an irony. - The man's "white shirt and trousers" image (white-collar worker) contrasts with the relaxed atmosphere of the bar, suggesting that he may not be a regular bar patron and has limited social experience. #### **2. Character Personality and Interaction Analysis** **(1) Sheng Tengwei: A High-Level Social Defender** - **Language Strategy**: - Superficial politeness ("Okay, would you like to treat us to Louis XIII?"), But in reality, setting a high threshold to directly filter out those who lack economic strength or have impure intentions. - Not actively refusing, but making the other party back down, avoiding direct conflict, demonstrating social wisdom. - **Behavioral Details:** - "Slowly sipping wine" shows her composure and control of the situation. - "Raising her eyebrows slightly and smiling without speaking" carries a condescending observational attitude, indicating that she had anticipated the man's retreat. - **Psychological Motivation:** - She is wary of unfamiliar men and unwilling to waste time on meaningless social interactions. - She may be accustomed to the bar pickup culture and even have a certain degree of boredom or mockery. **(2) Unfamiliar Man: The Social Dilemma of a Typical "Ordinary White-Collar Worker"** - **Image Portrayal:** - "White shirt and trousers" and "refined" conform to the stereotype of urban white-collar workers, but lack personality or attractiveness. - "His appearance is okay" indicates that he is not particularly outstanding, only at the "acceptable" level, and it is difficult to impress the other party with his appearance. - **Behavioral Logic:** - He took the initiative to strike up a conversation, but was shocked by Sheng Tengwei's high consumption requirements ("stunned for a moment"). - After remaining silent for more than ten seconds, he chose to "pretend to make a phone call" and leave, exposing his lack of social experience and weak ability to deal with awkward situations. - **Economic and Psychological Analysis**: - The Louis XIII, costing 48,000 yuan, far exceeds the spending power of an ordinary white-collar worker. He may not really be willing to spend this money on a stranger. - His retreat indicates that he is not a "womanizer" with a clear goal, but rather an ordinary office worker who acted on impulse and was unprepared. **(3) Li Sheng: Observer and Partner** - **Role Positioning**: Sheng Tengwei's companion, the two are very tacit. - **Behavioral Analysis**: - "Lying on the bar" shows her relaxed state and that she does not care about the man's advances. - "Laughing out loud" indicates that she finds Sheng Tengwei's strategy interesting and may even have expected it. - "Not wanting" directly expresses her attitude, forming an alliance with Sheng Tengwei to jointly reject meaningless social interaction. **(4) Chi Huaiye: Potential Key Figure** - **Narrative Role**: - His re-entry ("pushing open the door and walking into the bar") may mean that the focus of the scene is about to shift. - It contrasts with the man who "pretended to make a phone call" and left (he was really on the phone and probably had something to deal with). - **Possible Character Setting:** - He could be an acquaintance of Sheng Tengwei or Li Sheng, or a key figure in later plot developments. - His arrival might bring new conflicts or interactions, breaking the current social deadlock. #### **3. Core Conflict and Theme Discussion** - **Essence of the Conflict:** The Game of "Approaching vs. Counter-Approaching" - The man tries to close the distance by offering a drink, but Sheng Tengwei sets a high barrier with "Louis XIII," directly undermining his intentions. - This interaction reveals the unspoken rules of bar socializing: spending power, social skills, and psychological games. - **Real-World Reflection:** - Social defense mechanisms of modern urban women (how to gracefully refuse advances from uninteresting individuals). - The hidden role of economic power in social situations (the essence of "approaching with a drink" is resource display). - Common dilemmas men face in social situations (the awkwardness of lacking attractiveness or coping strategies). #### **4. Writing Techniques and Narrative Skills** - **Contrast Techniques**: - Romantic wine names vs. Realistic calculations - The man's "refined" appearance vs. His awkward social skills - Sheng Tengwei's "politeness" vs. Actual alienation - **Leaving blanks and suspense**: - Chi Huaiye's sudden appearance hints at a new phase in the story. - The man's inner thoughts are not directly described, but his actions (silence, pretending to make a phone call) allow the reader to imagine his embarrassment. - **Details that shape characters**: - Sheng Tengwei's actions such as "raising her eyes and turning her head" and "slowly sipping her wine" vividly demonstrate her composure and sense of control. - The man's "pause" and "taking out his phone and pretending to make a phone call" reveal his helplessness. ### **Summary:** This passage successfully portrays Sheng Tengwei's intelligence and sharpness, the man's ordinary embarrassment, Li Sheng's observer's attitude, and Chi Huaiye's potential importance through precise dialogue, delicate action descriptions, and clever contrasts. The core conflict (approaching and counter-approaching) not only drives the plot but also reflects the realities of modern urban social interaction. Chi Huaiye's arrival foreshadows future developments, maintaining the story's tension. The overall writing style is concise and powerful, the characters are vivid, and the narrative is highly evocative and realistic.

21. 121 傩 The Nuo Mask Mystery: The Mask Ate My Face 傩面迷局：我的脸被傩面吃了 A Jianghu Wanderer on Paper纸上江湖客Mystery19k WordsCompleted The Nuo Mask Mystery: The Mask Devoured My Face 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Let's follow each other! [Bump] 😘 [Follow me!][Follow me!][Bump] 😘 [Follow me!]

22. 122 敌 The Enemy General Kneels Before Me: He’s the God of War in the Bloodstained Robe! 敌国将军跪我：他竟是血衣战神！ A Jianghu Wanderer on Paper纸上江湖客17k WordsCompleted The Enemy General Kneels Before Me: He’s Actually the Blood-Clad God of War! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 123 重 Reborn for Revenge: A Dynasty’s Legend of the Phoenix Bloodline 重生复仇：凤凰血脉的王朝传奇 A Jianghu Wanderer on Paper纸上江湖客84k WordsCompleted Revenge After Being Reborn: A Dynasty Legend of the Phoenix Bloodline —Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 124 分 Doppelgangers Across the Three Realms: Ye Wudi’s Path to Godhood 分身三界：叶无敌的封神之路 A Jianghu Wanderer on Paper纸上江湖客22k WordsCompleted Doppelgangers Across the Three Realms: Ye Wudi's Road to Apotheosis —Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 125 特 Special Forces Emperor: Liu Bei’s Rise to Power 特种兵帝王：刘备的逆袭人生 A Jianghu Wanderer on Paper纸上江湖客Historical354k WordsCompleted Special forces soldier Liu Fei finds himself transported into the body of Liu Bei, bringing modern tactics and foresight into the turbulent final years of the Han Dynasty. He avoids a trap by refusing to join He Jin, uses a brilliant fire attack against Cao Cao, wins Ma Chao over with psychological warfare, and foils the White-Clad Crossing with his warning System. Watch as he trains the Flying Tiger Guard with special forces methods, builds defenses and organizes farming settlements, turns enem 2Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 126 特 Special Forces Lu Bu: Beating Up the Three Kingdoms’ Greatest Heroes 特种兵吕布：直接暴打三国群雄 A Jianghu Wanderer on Paper纸上江湖客19k WordsCompleted Special Forces Soldier Lu Bu: Beating the Heroes of the Three Kingdoms to a Pulp 1Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 127 从 From School Uniforms to Wedding Gowns, He Loved Me All His Life 从校服到婚纱，他宠了我一辈子 A Jianghu Wanderer on Paper纸上江湖客7k WordsCompleted From School Uniforms to Wedding Gowns, He Loved Me All His Life —Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 128 会 People Who Know How to Sweet-Talk Always Have Good Luck 会说情话的人，运气都不会太差 A Jianghu Wanderer on Paper纸上江湖客Modern Romance17k WordsCompleted People Who Know How to Sweet-Talk Always Have Good Luck 1Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 129 血 Blood Jade Bangle: The Phoenix Reborn, a Legitimate Daughter Who Conquers the Realm 血玉镯：涅槃嫡女覆山河 A Jianghu Wanderer on Paper纸上江湖客6k WordsCompleted The Blood Jade Bracelet: The Reborn Legitimate Daughter Who Conquered the Realm —Reads—Score—14d adds
30. 130 被 After Being Observed by a Higher-Dimensional Civilization, I Became the Biggest Variable 被高维文明观测后，我成最大变量 A Jianghu Wanderer on Paper纸上江湖客14k WordsCompleted After a higher-dimensional civilization observed me, I became the greatest variable —Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 131 万 Demon Emperor of Myriad Worlds 万界妖皇 A Jianghu Wanderer on Paper纸上江湖客11k WordsCompleted Demon Emperor of the Myriad Realms —Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 132 破 Breaking Free · Reborn: My Journey to Heal My Heart 破茧·重生：我的心灵救赎之旅 A Jianghu Wanderer on Paper纸上江湖客7k WordsCompleted Breaking Free and Being Reborn: My Journey to Heal My Heart —Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 133 诡 The Strange Passenger 诡异的乘客 A Jianghu Wanderer on Paper纸上江湖客Mystery7k WordsCompleted The Eerie Passenger —Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 134 蛇 Snake Lantern, Bone Light 蛇灯照骨 A Jianghu Wanderer on Paper纸上江湖客Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted Snake Lantern Illuminates the Bones —Reads—Score—14d adds
35. 135 诗 The Poetry Madman: I Ushered in a Golden Age in Ancient Times 诗词狂徒，我在古代开盛世 A Jianghu Wanderer on Paper纸上江湖客9k WordsCompleted The Poetry Maniac: I Usher in a Golden Age in Ancient Times 4Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 136 官 Officialdom: Demoted, I Reveal My Powerful Background 官场：被贬后，我强大身世曝光 Dog of the Canglang River沧浪之狗Urban4.2M WordsOngoing Down on his luck, Li Lin was transferred to a poor rural county. He threw himself into grassroots work and toiled in obscurity, while everyone thought he had reached the end of the road. Then an inspection by senior officials gave him the chance to show his talent and win their recognition. From then on, he opened up a whole new path and rose steadily through one test after another. 126.2kReads9.2Score7.4k14d adds

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    Highly recommended, it's great and I love watching it 🥰

37. 137 宝 Baby, Please Comfort Me 宝宝，求你哄哄我 Meeting Spring听春逢Modern Romance367k WordsCompleted [Short drama now streaming | Born Bad Boy vs. Cool Campus Beauty] [Taming-the-dog romance + sweet story with a touch of coercive love] Sang Xia caught Lou Keyan’s eye on her very first day at school. Lou Keyan is the only son of the prominent Lou family in Beijing’s elite circle. Born into privilege and adored by everyone, he is a golden child, and a thoroughly rotten one at that. He is also the best friend of Sang Xia’s ex. Lou Keyan went to great lengths to engineer his best friend’s infidelit 16.5kReads9.0Score2.1k14d adds

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    This is definitely the one. The male lead confesses his love to the female lead, but she thinks he's too smart and hard to handle 😂😂😂. She agrees to the second male lead's confession because she thinks he's easier to control. The male lead secretly sends someone to seduce the second male lead so the female lead catches them cheating. He's also a love-struck foreigner.

38. 138 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score178.8k14d adds

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    Who says Han Meng isn't the second male lead? 😅 Purely abstract

39. 139 尝 One Taste of Sweetness, and I'm Smitten 尝一口甜头就心动 Rich Little Lamb羊暴富儿Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted [Bright, sweet Sheng Yang × cool, roguish Chen Chi] [High school campus | Second male lead takes the lead | Secret love comes true | He chases her after losing her | Both are each other’s first] Everyone knows Sheng Yang likes Lu Qingzhou. He’s a young genius famous throughout Rongcheng, while Sheng Yang is so slow that she started school and began to understand things much later than everyone else. Every step she takes toward Lu Qingzhou is difficult and fraught with obstacles. But she never co 103Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    Who understands! A story about the second male lead's unrequited love blossoming into a relationship, a tale of pursuing his wife through hardship and mutual devotion, so addictive!

40. 140 扑 Leaping Toward the Rose 扑向玫瑰 Wusu Bubble Rice Cracker乌苏泡仙贝Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted [The physical edition of Roses and Hymns is now available] [Princess x daddy type: a mixed-race, spirited heiress * an older, scheming Daddy] [Marriage first, love later + long-planned romance + devoted couple + happy ending] Her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, Lu Jingran, is obsessed with playing the hero to Cinderella. Shen Jinyi decides to break off their engagement and find someone else. After much deliberation, she gathers her courage and approaches Lu Jingran’s older brother, Lu Huishi, 31.5kReads9.5Score4k14d adds

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    A snowy night, a palace banquet, the air filled with the clamor of silk and bamboo instruments. Shen Jinyi leaned wearily against a corner of the jade pavilion, her jade hairpin slightly loosened, her dark hair half-concealing her lotus-like face. All the talented men in the hall paled in comparison to the languid elegance in her eyes. "Miss," a blond stranger approached, holding a cup, his swallowtail brocade robe adorned with white roses, his emerald eyes brimming with affection like agate spring water, "Would you allow me to share a cup of fine wine?" Despite the countless vulgar advances she'd received daily, Shen Jinyi's eyes remained unmoved. Her delicate hand lightly touched the hand warmer in her sleeve, her lips revealing a frosty glint: "My husband awaits." The stranger still smiled enticingly: "What harm is there in a moment of pleasure?" Little did he know—the "husband" she spoke of was the powerful regent, a man who concealed his brilliance only at her feet. He had personally adorned her with pearl hairpins, painted her eyebrows and lips daily, and even the fox fur she wore during her naps had been scented with the cool, aloeswood fragrance from his sleeves. Outside the banquet hall, the wind and snow intensified, and a figure in a black cloak strode through the frost-covered jade steps. The man's phoenix eyes swept over the unsightly white rose, casually crushing it with his fingertips, before offering her a warm jade cup: "My lady, will you return?" **—Cupid chose her as his destined lover, and the rose sings only of one person. In his eyes, the vast landscape reflected only the swaying of her skirt.

41. 141 更 After I Changed Targets, the Cool and Collected Chief Secretary Turned Dark 更换攻略对象后，清冷首辅黑化了 Hidden for a Month藏一月Ancient Romance378k WordsCompleted [Dark Pursuit After Betrayal + No Getting Back Together + Rivalry Between Men for the Heroine + Second Male Lead Wins] Thirty days remained on the conquest countdown when Shen Lanyin decided to replace her with the real heiress as his betrothed. Unwilling to be erased, she drugged Shen Lanyin. At the height of their passion, she wrapped her arms around his neck. “Lanyin, you’ll marry me, won’t you?” He said nothing. She settled for less. “Would you take Zhu Yue as your second wife?” Shen Lanyin’ 11kReads8.8Score80814d adds
42. 142 回 Back to Ancient Times as a Live-In Son-in-Law 回到古代当赘婿 Moonlight Flowing Against the Tide逆月流光Historical6.2M WordsCompleted In a dynasty that never existed, an unlucky college student transmigrates into a bridal chamber, and a miraculous library helps him forge an unparalleled life of legend. When Lin Han elegantly walks the paths of others, leaving them nowhere to go, the people of the Great Ning Dynasty gain a much deeper understanding of the word “fiend.” There are countless roads in this world. You have to try them one by one, don’t you? Lin Han 422Reads8.3Score11714d adds

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    My crush came true 🤭🤭🤭

43. 143 校 The Campus Belle Had Never Been Linked to Anyone, Until We Switched Bodies 校花从无绯闻，直到我们互换身体 Rice Bath米浴Urban603k WordsCompleted [Easygoing daily life] + [Body swap] + [No System] + [Not reborn] + [Sweet romance] Mo Qingchuan is a student on the verge of the college entrance exams. He thought everything would go according to plan until he got to college, but after waking up one day, he discovers he has swapped bodies with the school's top beauty. From then on, he goes to class in the body of a beauty who's never been involved in a single rumor. As time passes, more and more people notice how close the school beauty and Mo 10.5kReads9.2Score1.2k14d adds
44. 144 我 My Roommate Lover 我的合租情人 Island Master of Mount Lingshan灵山岛主Urban3.5M WordsCompleted A master descends from the mountains and settles into city life, sharing a rental with a beautiful woman. He hopes to live a quiet life, far from the world’s troubles, but an unexpected upheaval drags him back into the fray. A peerless master moves in with two delicate beauties, and the excitement begins after nightfall... 29Reads8.8Score—14d adds
45. 145 七 The Only Daughter of the 1970s 七零年代独生女 Orange Orange Orange Orange橘橘橘橘子Modern Romance685k WordsCompleted [No transmigration into a book, no System, no pocket dimension.] [Period setting + farming + serving the motherland + technical expertise] A researcher who loves and hates fiercely versus a reborn diplomat Yu Yue fell asleep in the bath and woke up in the 1970s, as the only child in her family. First, there was her timid mother, who was willing to work herself to the bone for her family. Then there was her father, spoiled by his family and utterly self-centered. Timid Mom: “Let’s see anyone try 17.3kReads9.3Score1.4k14d adds

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    The bag is so cute! 😆😆😆

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