Dual Male Leads, Criminal Investigations, Two Powerful Leads, Happy Ending, Multiple Side Couples 双男主+刑侦破案+双强+he+多副cp

1. 1 尸 The Language of the Dead [Crime Investigation] 尸语【刑侦】 Lu Lufa Fa路路法法Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [Alternate Universe + Flirty Contrast + Case-of-the-Week Investigations + Healing + HE + Two Powerful Leads, Both Pure + Ensemble Cast + Some Dark Content] [Roguish, handsome, sharp-tongued, talkative team captain Qi Yan × deaf, frail but tough “living corpse” genius forensic doctor Mo Wen] Twenty-four-year-old genius forensic doctor Mo Wen is assigned to the squad out of the blue. Qi Yan strongly objects, convinced the “genius” has come to coast on the team's reputation. Geniuses only cause 23.4kReads9.2Score4.4kShelves

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   Ah, it's good! It's about a forensic doctor and a police captain. I don't recommend watching it while eating; it's pure romance.

2. 2 谜 The Mystery: Chasing the Light 谜局：逐光 Elegant Pavilion亭亭楼阁Two Male Leads398k WordsCompleted The first book in the Mystery Series: Mystery: Chasing the Light [Two male leads + only each other + older love interest + no angst + happy ending + multiple side couples] * Fifteen years ago, his parents died in an “accident.” For fifteen years, he searched desperately for the one ray of “light” that could guide him. Fifteen years later, he joined the police force with top marks and finally found himself standing behind that man. * Huo Ye is the youngest captain of the criminal investigation un 3.4kReads9.1Score493Shelves

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   Both are episodic cases. The first, "Chasing the Light," features two police officers and multiple side couples. The second is about a forensic doctor and a police officer. I highly recommend both.

3. 3 谜 The Mystery: Thaw 谜局：融冰 Elegant Pavilion亭亭楼阁Two Male Leads748k WordsCompleted The Mystery Series, Books Two and Three * [Book One: The Mystery, Part Two: Thawing Ice. Two powerful leads · Crime] * Wen Qi is cocky, handsome, and bold, and he handles cases with ruthless efficiency. * Song Li’an is the young heir to the Song Group, cold and aloof by nature. “How many days do you think he’ll last?” “Three. The last person Team Leader Wen drove to tears only lasted 48 hours.” * Everyone was waiting to witness this once-in-a-century showdown, but no one expected... When W 3.3kReads9.2Score489Shelves
4. 4 黎 Dawn Impact 黎明冲击 Ru Shi Qing Wu如是青妩Two Male Leads239k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + criminal investigation + happy ending] This world isn't as peaceful as most people think. Most stand in the light, but some struggle in the darkness. The place where black and white intertwine is called "Dawn." There will always be people who cross "Dawn" and step into the darkness, carrying its light deep into the shadows. Lu Xianzhou: I'm not someone who walks through the darkness. I'm someone who charges toward Dawn. I want its light to illuminate more of the darkness. Wei 435Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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   They're all great. The first one features two detectives, the second one is a detective x portrait artist, the protagonist is socially anxious, the third one... Okay, I won't say more, just read them. They're all so quiet once you start reading.

5. 5 社 So What If I’m Socially Awkward? Come Sit for a Portrait 社恐又如何，出来画像 Bomb the School, Those Dogs Bark Every Day炮轰学校天天狗叫Two Male Leads380k WordsOngoing [Mystery + two male leads + childhood friends] A case, an invitation, an investigation, a truth. Two childhood friends went their separate ways over an incident. Ten years later, another incident brought them together again. To uncover the truth behind a case, Tang Shi dragged Song Ci in to help without a word. The socially anxious Song Ci couldn't fight him off, so he swore at him instead. Having grown up with Song Ci and hearing him curse for the first time, Tang Shi was intrigued: “How about 138Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 6 小 So What If I Stutter? I Can Still Turn the Cold-Faced Captain Around 小结巴又怎样？照样爆改冷面队长 Xiao Chun Liang Yue小春良月Two Male Leads485k WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads + Alternate Universe + Healing + Age Gap + Mystery and Twists] [Stone-Faced Yet Gentle Squad Leader VS Sensitive but Tough Stutterer] In H Country, the June heat in Xucheng was scorching. Then a refreshing, charming young man showed up out of nowhere at the GHI Precinct in the northern suburbs. With brows like distant mountains and eyes like stars, he left everyone in awe. But no one knew where he came from, and he barely spoke. Apart from being handsome, he knew nothing about a 6.6kReads9.5Score1.2kShelves

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   It's really good, believe me! It's the first one, it's not finished yet, but it's really good, go watch it!!!

7. 7 天 Angels Vs. Demons 天使vs恶魔 Meng Luo Ci梦洛辞Two Male Leads335k WordsCompleted Crime investigation, deduction, dual male leads, rekindled romance Just as Mu Tingzhou became head of the Special Investigations Division, cases began pouring in. Bizarre deaths, suspects who seemed to have no connection, and a mastermind lurking in the shadows. This is a battle between angels and demons. Will an angel with broken wings become a demon? 205Reads8.2Score—Shelves
8. 8 刑 Criminal Investigation: The True Culprit 刑侦：罪案真凶 Little Taoist Fairy小道仙儿Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted [Detective team leader + criminal profiler + two equally formidable leads + episodic cases + suspense] A string of throat-slashing murders catches the criminal investigation team off guard. Two victims appear in just two days, and a criminal profiler arrives to help the team solve the case... During the final investigation, they suddenly discover a hidden case behind these crimes. Photos unrelated to each case keep appearing, and they eventually learn that these seemingly irrelevant crime scen 897Reads6.7Score100Shelves
9. 9 病 The Frail Consultant Goes on a Rampage, and the Wolfish Captain Would Give His Life for Him 病弱顾问杀疯了，狼狗队长命给他 Doudou from Zhongyue Province中月省的逗逗Two Male Leads1.8M WordsOngoing The main story is complete. [Crime investigation and suspense | Two formidable partners | Criminal psychology | High-IQ mind games | Passionate ensemble cast] Five years ago, Yan Guici left without a word. Five years later, at the scene of a bizarre murder, He Wenxiao finally came face-to-face with the person who owed him an explanation. In an art gallery, a woman in a red dress hung above the display platform, while white lisianthus covered the scene. Everyone was searching for the killer, but 7.9kReads8.2Score1.1kShelves

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   [A proud, protective, and loyal wolf-dog × A cold, aloof, and sickly beauty; strong and mutually doting, a broken mirror mended] Five years ago, Yan Guici, the most renowned genius scholar at C University, left without a word. Five years later, he returns as a top-tier specially appointed consultant, still aloof and aloof, his intelligence still overwhelming everyone, but he's unfortunately afflicted with a "sickly beauty" constitution, prone to fainting from a gust of wind and suffering from stomach aches at any moment. And coincidentally, his partner is none other than his old acquaintance whom he cruelly abandoned years ago—now the decisive and hot-tempered captain, He Wenxiao. Upon their first meeting, Captain He is sarcastic and cynical, but Yan Guici ignores him completely. Everyone in the department assumes these two are irreconcilable enemies. Until one day, after working overtime—everyone witnessed the usually volatile Captain He, who had vowed to be "business as it is," wrap a heavy coat around Consultant Yan's thin shoulders with a dark expression, holding a cup of freshly made warm honey water, and coaxing him in a low voice, "Darling, can you take your stomach medicine before looking at the documents?" What was supposed to be a misunderstanding turned into intimate care. What was supposed to be impartial turned into endless favoritism and protection. Yan Guici thought he would have to navigate the mysteries alone, but he never expected that the seemingly wild and untamed man had actually been waiting for him for five years, barging back into his world without explanation, facing all the storms together. This was a long-awaited reunion of equals, and a warm and healing display of absolute favoritism. No matter how many times it's been, as long as it's you, my heart will flutter again.

10. 10 暗 Dark Night: Criminal Investigation 暗夜【刑侦】 Xiao Erlang潇二郎Two Male Leads616k WordsCompleted New novel: Crossing the River at Dusk [Crime Investigation]. Come check it out ^O^ Completed. The rating doesn’t matter; it won’t go any higher. Come take a look. No malicious bad reviews. If you don’t like it, don’t read it. Also known as Dark Night [Crime Investigation] [BL crime investigation + episodic cases + major case + older top + happy ending. Don’t read if that’s not your thing.] [Behavioral psychology consultant Lin Wujing ✖️ straightforward crime squad captain Li Chuan] [My life is 1.9kReads8.8Score298Shelves

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    Both are crime dramas with two male leads, super good!

11. 11 重 Major Crimes Investigation Division 重案调查科 Lu Lufa Fa路路法法Two Male Leads461k WordsCompleted [The rating just came out a little low, but don’t worry, read on!] (A roguishly handsome, gentle criminal investigation captain × a cool-on-the-outside, warm-on-the-inside, delicate-looking criminal psychology expert + episodic mysteries + mutual salvation + two equally matched, devoted leads) Shen Mengshu is a 24-year-old psychology prodigy with an exceptional IQ. He’s used to treating everyone with gentle detachment, until he meets Yun Zhiyuan, captain of Luoyang City’s criminal investigation 8.9kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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    Both books are written by the same author, and they're both incredibly good. I've already read them three times. Seriously, everyone in them is brilliant. Go read them! [Kissing emojis][Kissing emojis]

12. 12 罪 City of Sin 2: The Undercover Agent Returns 罪城2卧底归来 Xiao Erlang潇二郎Two Male Leads227k WordsOngoing Dual male leads + episodic cases + major case + happy ending There is a romance, but the story focuses more on the plot. “May you return home, and build a happy family” A ghost-fire boy dies suddenly and mysteriously, a girl vanishes without a trace, and a nine-square grid is laid out in perfect order... An anonymous tip sets off a wave of bizarre cases. The web hanging over Haibei will eventually be torn apart. “Phoenix” has once again set foot on that road devoid of light. She says, “In our 101Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Dual male lead crime fiction is so addictive! This is a treasure trove of books I recently discovered, and I'm raving about it. The first one hit all my sweet spots; it's aesthetically pleasing. The rest are also great, each one worth exploring repeatedly. All the stories feature two strong leads with consistently high IQs, logically sound crime-solving plots, and meticulous attention to detail. There are no weak characters or mere supporting roles; the chemistry between them is incredibly strong. The romance and plot are perfectly balanced, with subtle sweet moments and happy endings. They all leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside, with no regrets. If you like this kind of story, don't hesitate, just go for it! I stayed up two nights in a row to finish it and am still savoring it.

13. 13 刑 Criminal Investigation: No Flirting with Me While I’m Solving a Case 刑侦：破案时禁止对我骚话连篇 The Little Rabbit with Terrible Luck非酋的小兔子Two Male Leads129k WordsCompleted [Entirely fictional] Clue after clue, unraveling the mystery thread by thread. Right or wrong? Those caught in the game are birds, not people. “Happy birthday.” He never wanted to hear that blessing again, except from his junior brother. Pairing: Captain of Squad One × genius profiler Lu Jiangxu × Duan Jueran 89Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 14 寻 In Search of Silk 寻丝 Bei Fa悲发Two Male Leads409k WordsCompleted A criminal psychology consultant suddenly arrives at the Hankyung City Branch. Su Shang writes a six-character rejection: “This person has a bad personality.” Director He: “And yours is good? Go ask your subordinates!” That night, the more Su Shang thought about it, the more he felt he must have lost his mind. An unrequited crush didn't mean he had to do something so pathetic. Ji Wangchuan: “I don't know what counts as handsome, but to him, Su Shang looks decent.” Su Shang: “I don't remember cle 1.1kReads8.9Score146Shelves
15. 15 成 Becoming the Substitute for My Criminal Investigation Captain 成为我刑侦队长的替身 Jie Fei解非Two Male Leads414k WordsCompleted [Two male leads; episodic crime investigation] Young and promising but scarred by psychological trauma, Captain Gu Gufan had already decided to leave when a horrific school incident forced him to take up his duties again. He investigates alongside Shen Yuanchuan, the city bureau’s newly arrived adolescent psychology specialist, only to discover that a tangled web of power struggles and deep-seated school trauma lies behind the cases. As the truth gradually comes to light, cases that seem unrelat 84Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 16 走 Walking Through the Smoke of War 走过硝烟 Jiang Tang Isn't Surnamed Jiang江棠不姓江Two Male Leads413k WordsCompleted *Both leads are devoted only to each other!! A fated romance!! Equally matched!! Yuan Xin: “I was born into comfort, yet I’ve never known a single day of happiness.” Yuan Xin, deputy head of the criminal investigation squad in Liaohai City, is decisive and spirited, and famous for working himself to the bone. Zhuang Xingchen is a criminal psychology expert with extraordinary talent and a hidden identity as an undercover agent. How will he face his former love? Dark hands reaching out from the sh 237Reads8.4Score—Shelves
17. 17 当 When a Genius Painter Joins Investigation Team One 当调查一队来了个天才画家 Long Night长宵Two Male Leads882k WordsOngoing (Two Male Leads + Imaginary Planet + Crime Solving + Strong Partners + Both Pure) They say it's hard to paint the bones beneath a face, but Zhan Youxia is different: he can paint a person's “spirit.” On planet W, in K City, an unresolved case brings a man with medium-length hair and peach-blossom eyes, as exquisite as a timeless work of art, into the First Investigation Team's office. There are plenty of rumors about him. “A genius!” “A psychology expert!” “I heard he's Gao Jun's childhood frie 2.4kReads9.1Score328Shelves
18. 18 不 The Truth That Cannot Speak 不会说话的真相 Rice Wine Is Sweet米酒是甜的Two Male Leads173k WordsCompleted A crime thriller with two male leads Police captain Qin Nian x forensic pathologist Qi He Freud said, “Human beings have two fundamental instincts: the instinct to survive and grow, and the instinct to destroy and kill.” Good and evil struggle within the human heart, and the crime scenes we face are the result of that struggle. A blade slices through, revealing the secrets hidden in a corpse. “Uncover what lies beneath appearances, trace how events unfolded, restore the truth, and uphold justice 1.8kReads8.7Score253Shelves
19. 19 初 A Gentle Breeze in Early Summer 初夏里的微风 Mr. Na Chuan T纳川T先生Two Male Leads362k WordsCompleted This contemporary romance featuring two male leads tells the story of the love and conflicts between Tang Kai, a rising entrepreneur and young scholar in Huaguo’s aerospace technology sector, and Officer Zhao Jie, an ordinary frontline special police officer who is divorced and raising a daughter. It also explores business rivalries in Huaguo and life in the modern workplace. How will the relationship develop between the domineering CEO Tang Kai and Zhao Jie, the special police officer? 34Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 20 余 Embers (Also Known as The World Lost Its Guard) 余烬（又名《人间失守》） Mottled Garment斑衣Two Male Leads790k WordsCompleted [Seasoned, calculating, hot-blooded detective VS. an enigmatic, morally ambiguous young nobleman from the slums] [Two powerful male leads + Criminal investigation + Mystery + Case-solving + Happy ending] A seasoned, calculating, hot-blooded detective VS. an enigmatic, morally ambiguous young nobleman from the slums. The world is a city, and even when its walls crumble, you can still see the light from atop the ruins. Wei Heng: “This world is strange. People only care about when you’ll die; no on 24.8kReads9.6Score4.7kShelves
21. 21 秦 Captain Qin! Forensic Doctor Zhao Is Head Over Heels for You 秦队！赵法医他超爱你 Gui Mu鬼木Two Male Leads339k WordsCompleted (A carefree, unruly husky-type top × a cool, aloof beauty who loves to tease, bottom; 1v1, both pure; romance-focused) Qin Han died in an explosion. When Zhao Chengbo heard the news, he ran to the scene like a madman, only to find a charred corpse. Looking back on the past, Qin Han had followed him for three years. They had finally become a couple, only to be separated by death. Later, Zhao Chengbo finally got his revenge, capturing the criminal gang in one fell swoop, but he was left on the mou 2.7kReads9.2Score301Shelves
22. 22 我 Everyone Covets My Criminal Psychology Expert 我的犯罪心理专家总被人觊觎 A Rainbow in My Heart心有彩虹Two Male Leads213k WordsCompleted Behind every murder lies a reflection of the killer's psychological state. A criminal psychology consultant was parachuted into the Special Investigations Department, and everyone thought he was nothing but a useless pretty boy. But when he actually arrived “Teacher Lu is so capable, and so handsome.” “Teacher Lu is such a wonderful person. He's so gentle, I really want to pursue him.” … Before they could act on those thoughts, a certain furious boss beat them all to a pulp. He hadn't even won h 243Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 23 伪 False Guilt 伪罪 Xiang Nanyu向南语Two Male Leads297k WordsCompleted [Crime investigation + team captain vs. special assistant + episodic cases + formidable partners] Twenty-two years ago, an “accidental” explosion on Xiangyang Street in Qingbei City left many families shattered. Pei Yan, now captain of the Qingbei City Bureau’s First Criminal Investigation Team and a relative of one of the victims, has never been able to let it go, though there is little he can do. By chance, an utterly unconventional new special assistant joins the bureau. Impulsive, driven by 252Reads8.0Score—Shelves
24. 24 罪 Unwarranted Guilt 罪无妄 Liang Kuaiwu凉侩舞Two Male Leads556k WordsCompleted *Zhou Wang × Wu Fangbo Obsessive novelist × captain of the criminal investigation squad A screw-up with a death wish who could keel over at any moment, the bottom × a big, loyal dog of a veteran cadre, an unstoppable workaholic who never backs down from a fight, the top That wasn’t the dawn. It was a shackle grown in hell. A speechmaker who fell and died, a corpse rotting in the sea. Look up at the sky: is the weather really fair and clear? A novelist socially ostracized, a mastermind watching 1.1kReads8.9Score225Shelves
25. 25 队 The Captain Keeps Telling Consultant Jiang Cheesy Pickup Lines 队长又在对江顾问讲土味情话 Dou Ben Dou's Little Bean豆本豆豆崽Two Male Leads301k WordsCompleted [Quick-tempered, explosive-mouthed Zuan-style top x cool, brilliant, tragic, and sharp-witted bottom] *There’s a group of people in S City. Whenever they gather, one major case after another is sure to follow. Brutal, mysterious murders; bizarre, deranged psychological ordeals; sick, obsessive relationships... Beneath the glamorous surface and behind the bizarre spectacles, what exactly is being hidden? The people who brush past you every day may seem like ordinary passersby, but perhaps eight o 538Reads8.1Score100Shelves
26. 26 共 A Shared Fantasy 共同幻想 ENERYSTwo Male Leads291k WordsCompleted [Zhao Bai, overflowing with boyfriend energy, VS Jian Yang, a cool beauty with a chaste air] [Two male leads + Quality novel + Suspense + Criminal investigation + Strong leads + HE + Older love interest] Zhao Bai and Jian Yang meet during a highly unusual hostage-taking incident. Even with his life in danger, Zhao Bai can't help quietly thinking that someone this gorgeous has to become his boyfriend. And so begins his passionate, relentless pursuit. As the days go by, the mysteries surrounding J 252Reads9.1Score109Shelves
27. 27 死 Death Without Guilt 死无罪证 Mottled Garment斑衣Modern Romance781k WordsCompleted One of the [Crime Investigation Trilogy] series by Ban Yi. Chu Xingyun vs. He Cheng A brash, flamboyant, righteous police officer who thinks he rules the world vs. a cool, aloof, arrogant, refined scoundrel of a CEO who thinks he rules the world This edition is the complete, unabridged, uncensored version. 5.5kReads9.4Score972Shelves
28. 28 法 The Cat Forensic Pathologist and Her Dog of a Homicide Captain 法医猫猫的狗狗刑侦队长 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Two Male Leads542k WordsCompleted Forensic pathologist vs. head of the criminal investigation team + two male leads + episodic cases + brain-teasing crime-solving mystery Guan Fang’s first impression of Qin Yu was: Did this guy walk onto the wrong set? This isn’t a xianxia drama filming location, it’s the autopsy room at the Nancheng Public Security Bureau! After spending some time with him, Guan Fang started wondering why the forensic pathologist was so aloof. He was like a Maine Coon basking in the sun, keeping to himself in a 3.9kReads8.9Score555Shelves
29. 29 清 The Coolheaded Forensic Doctor's Puppy-Like Boyfriend 清冷法医的犬系男友 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Mystery250k WordsCompleted A young woman in the bloom of her youth dies on a rainy day. A naked female corpse lies in the woods. A bizarre murder leaves behind nothing but a head. At first sight, Yang Yi thinks Jiang Rui is just a pretty face. But the more he sees of him, the cuter he finds him, until he’s completely smitten. See how the cool, aloof chief forensic examiner wins herself a puppy-like boyfriend. 3.4kReads9.1Score379Shelves
30. 30 罪 The Crime Specimen Museum 罪案标本馆 Fu Zhaolan傅昭澜Two Male Leads703k WordsCompleted (The rating just came out and is still climbing) [Two male leads + equally matched + criminal investigation captain x stone-faced forensic pathologist + one-on-one romance + devoted couple + happy ending] A genius forensic pathologist and a tough, battle-hardened detective join forces to unravel baffling major cases. Bizarre murders, serial puzzles, and locked-room mysteries keep cropping up. Everyone else is at a loss, but these two face every challenge head-on. He charges into danger, protect 3.9kReads8.6Score594Shelves

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    This is truly a gem among crime drama novels featuring two strong leads! The roguish, hot-tempered detective captain Yan Jiyuan and the cold, sharp-tongued, rational forensic doctor Jiang Yuan—the characters are instantly captivating. Each case is imbued with ritual and metaphor, and the author's application of forensic knowledge and investigative logic is incredibly solid, leaving the reader on the edge of their seat. The romance and the crime-solving storylines run parallel, making it the most addictive novel I've read recently.

31. 31 谁 Who Knew? Captain Lu Is a Total Wife Guy! 谁懂啊！陆队长是个老婆奴！ Simi Is a Kitty西米是只喵Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, a tough, loyal soldier gong x a cool, aloof on the outside but warm-hearted on the inside shou. Both are each other's first, two strong leads, sweet romance, devotion to country, mutual devotion.] Can you believe it? The fearsome Captain Lu is actually a completely devoted husband! To everyone else, Shen Bei is aloof and taciturn, wielding a scalpel faster than a gun. A living iceberg who keeps strangers at a distance. To Lu Zheng, Shen Bei makes him millet porridge, knits h 9.3kReads—Score1.8kShelves

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32. 32 夕 Evening Glow 夕照 Mottled Robes, White Bones斑衣白骨Mystery634k WordsCompleted Main characters: Zhou Song and Han Feilu. (Two male leads, no romance) Even many years later, Zhou Song still couldn't forget the day his father took him into the basement. The walls were covered with photographs of strange women. His father said they were captives. Only later did Zhou Song learn that they were vengeful spirits. He had been haunted by them ever since that day. People often say they can't bear the weight of life, but he believes what people can't bear is life's weightlessness, li 564Reads9.3Score108Shelves

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    The plot is exciting, the writing is excellent, the main couple is great and very enjoyable to watch, and the side couple is also very sweet.

33. 33 破 Daybreak: Appendix to the Case Closure Report 破晓·附件结案报告 Kung Fu Baozi功夫包子Mystery273k WordsCompleted Xin Jian's high profile at the procuratorate wasn't due to his impossibly irritating mouth or his usual domineering manner. It was because of his extraordinary career history. A quick look through it revealed one dazzling achievement after another. No one knew why he was interested in Fu Zhi, the most inconspicuous person at the procuratorate. He said it was because they were alumni, though supposedly they'd never even crossed paths before. He always worked alone in his office. Mutilated corpses 381Reads9.3Score114Shelves
34. 34 读 The Corpse Reader 读尸人 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Standalone cases + criminal investigation + two male leads + mind-bending mystery The Linghai Public Security Bureau established a major crimes unit. Just as everyone was wondering which criminal investigation captain would be given the job, they were told that the provincial bureau had parachuted someone in directly. Everyone was curious about the new head of the major crimes unit. Cases piled up, from opening coffins for autopsies and childbirth after death to missing wives. See how a forensic 50.4kReads9.2Score4.8kShelves

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    These five books are all written by the same author, and they are absolutely fantastic!!! They're also in an episodic format, with a very engaging plot and fast pace. I highly recommend them to everyone!!!

35. 35 直 A Straight Man Captain's Observation Report 直男队长观察报告 Let One Fish Go放过一条鱼Two Male Leads893k WordsCompleted The Inquisitive Heart Series, Part One: Nanjiang [Easygoing straight-laced investigation captain × newcomer psychological consultant] [Older man|both inexperienced|light healing|case-of-the-week|alternate setting|realistic tone|fictional] H Country, Nanjiang City, Case Investigation Center. After three months investigating a case in another province, Cheng Chi returns to find the new consultant under attack on his very first day back. The conference room is thick with tension. At the far end of 1.2kReads9.1Score109Shelves

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    "Psychological Profiler x Criminal Investigation Team Captain" is a series with seven cases in total. The pacing and emotional development are stable, and it includes some ensemble elements. Check it out! 😍

36. 36 刑 Criminal Investigation: Major Crimes Unit, Part Two 刑侦之重案组第二部 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Criminal investigation + no System + episodic cases + fast-paced A butcher’s killing spree on a rainy night brings Lin Mu, a former member of the Special Cases Investigation Team, back into action alongside top forensic pathologist Bai Miao. As they follow the clues, they discover the truth is far more complicated than it first appears. A mysterious hallucinogenic drug has surfaced again. Can they follow the trail this time and uncover who is pulling the strings...? 18.3kReads9.1Score2kShelves
37. 37 刑 Criminal Investigation: Major Crimes Unit, Part Three 刑侦之重案组第三部 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Mystery1.7M WordsOngoing Crime investigation + episodic stories + no female lead + understandable even if you haven't read the first two books Book One: Crime Investigation: Major Crimes Unit Book Two: Crime Investigation: Major Crimes Unit, Book Two The city bureau in Linghai is once again caught in turmoil, and the Major Crimes Unit led by Lin Mu is back in action. The former captain has become the sole suspect in a mass murder. What is the truth behind it all? 41.7kReads8.8Score2.3kShelves
38. 38 你 You Think You Can Get Away with the Perfect Crime? No! You Can't Hide Anywhere 你想完美脱罪？不！你无所遁形 Mu Yan牧延Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [Two male leads, episodic investigations + overarching case, 1v1.] [The story focuses on solving cases, with romance as a secondary element. The romance develops very slowly and subtly. Early on, it's roughly a 9:1 split, with 9 parts investigation and 1 part romance. The romance gets more focus later.] [The male lead, Song Kui, isn't entirely a righteous person.] [Volume One: Song Kui, Tang Yu, Tao Li] [Volume Two: Song Kui, Tang Yu, Li Zeru] [Volume Three bonus stories: Chen Yunning, Rong Chen 2.6kReads8.8Score431Shelves

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    The first book features two male protagonists; the second has no romantic pairing and can be read as a BL (Boys' Love) story. Both are strong-strong characters. The series consists of episodic cases (approximately ten chapters per case) plus a main, longer case. There's no system, no cheat codes, and no overpowered abilities; it's plot-driven. The focus is on crime-solving, with romance as a secondary element. It covers criminal investigation, forensic science, trace evidence examination (blood, footprints, ballistics, handwriting analysis, etc.), Criminal psychology (criminal cartography), and forensic autopsy content.

39. 39 犯 Crime Scene Investigation: The Clues 犯罪现场调查：蛛丝马迹 Mu Yan牧延Mystery604k WordsCompleted (Not a wish-fulfillment story, no System, no romance, traditional criminal investigation) While the officers of the Changlin Criminal Investigation Division were still grieving the death of former Deputy Division Chief Xu Wei, who had died in the line of duty, their new deputy chief, Shen Yanning, arrived out of nowhere, stirring up resentment and rejection among them. But as time went on, they discovered that their young, handsome new superior could unravel cases thread by thread, finding the t 1kReads8.7Score130Shelves
40. 40 邪 The Evil God’s Obsession: A Sacrifice’s Rules for Survival 邪神痴缠：祭品的生存法则 Moon Between the Clouds渺渺云间月Two Male Leads373k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + Possessive snake-demon top + Forced love + Both pure + Happy ending] A university student was lured into the mountains by his evil roommate and nearly had his heart and liver cut out. With nowhere else to turn, he struck a deal with the mountain’s evil god. Overnight, he became a sacrifice, and was devoured completely on the altar. He was alive, but his waist paid the price. After every kind of escape attempt failed, he realized... This evil god was pretty handsome, like a char 16.4kReads8.7Score3.2kShelves

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    This is so good, I can't get over it. There's a side couple, and both characters are virgins.

41. 41 法 The Forensic Doctor Was Supposed to Be His Partner, So Why Is He the Exception? 法医是给他搭档的，怎么成了例外 Fu Zhaolan傅昭澜Two Male Leads1.5M WordsCompleted Crime Scene Specimen Room 2. A modern crime investigation novel starring Yan Jiyuan and Jiang Yuan, with many new supporting characters. A dual-clean, dual-strong pairing, with standalone cases and no characters acting stupidly. Hope you enjoy! 1kReads9.4Score326Shelves

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    The second season is out, so you can enjoy it without worry! The charismatic and hot-tempered detective captain Yan Jiyuan and the cold-faced, sharp-tongued forensic doctor Jiang Yuan team up, chasing suspects from muddy fields to high seas, digging for clues among piles of corpses, and finding the real culprit amidst gunfire. The cases are intriguing and mind-bending, and the romance is delicate and captivating—you won't be able to stop watching!

42. 42 罪 Twin Crimes 罪案双生 WhaleJj鲸JjMystery128k WordsOngoing [One-on-one, devoted couple, two male leads + criminal investigation and case-solving + sweet romance + contrasting personalities + multiple couples] The chief forensic doctor at an A City Public Security Bureau branch suddenly retires. On his first day at the scene, his prized apprentice arrives late after being parachuted into the job, leading Lu Yan, a criminal investigation squad leader, to assume he's all looks and connections. Only after seeing his exceptional powers of observation and eff 200Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first one is amazing, highly recommended! The second one is also great... Oh well, whatever, all the ones I recommend are fantastic!

43. 43 罪 Crime Case: Hunting the Killer 罪案缉凶 Su Xiyan苏汐言Two Male Leads340k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, childhood friends, crime-solving, powerful duo, both devoted to each other, happy ending] [There is a secondary couple with a significant amount of screen time. Please don't read if that's not for you.] A terrifying kidnapping in their youth forced He Minghan to bury his feelings for Xiao Ran deep in his heart. Though they cared for each other, they never crossed the line between close friends. When five male bodies were discovered in a wasteland on the outskirts of town, all st 775Reads8.4Score101Shelves
44. 44 周 Professor Zhou, Is Captain Lu Really That Sweet and Soft? 周教授，陆队他又娇又软？ Moonlight Is Like Salt月光似盐Two Male Leads443k WordsCompleted Two male leads | Criminal investigation | Strong leads | Romantic tension Obsessive profiling expert × short-tempered fighter with incredible strength Zhou Jibai, the pinnacle of criminal psychology, is cool and aloof, seeing through all the evil in the world. Except when it comes to Lu Shiye. He harbors an obsessive attachment to him that no one knows about. Lu Shiye is a defiant troublemaker who still resents the humiliation he suffered as a boy and goes out of his way to defy everyone. A stri 9.6kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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    Both are great, you can give them a try. They both have two male leads. They have a plot and a romantic subplot.

45. 45 借 The Seconded Consultant Specializes in Tough Cases 借调顾问他专治疑难案 It's Xiao Xiao是魈魈哦Two Male Leads426k WordsCompleted The city's criminal investigation team has recently gained a special consultant: Jiang Xibai. He's no rookie; the bureau chief personally went to great lengths to borrow him from the provincial department. He's an expert in criminal psychology. At their first meeting, everyone on the team thought the consultant looked far too sweet. With every button of his white shirt fastened to the collar and a soft, gentle voice, he seemed more like a student than someone who could read minds. Then, when a s 531Reads6.9Score—Shelves
46. 46 黎 The Dawn Investigation Unit 黎明探案组 King Ruan Has Arrived阮大王驾到Mystery549k WordsCompleted [Brain-teasing cases with a new mystery in each arc + two male leads + fast-paced + ensemble cast] (A criminal investigation captain × a psychological profiler) If you’re here for pure mystery cases, give this one a try ^ω^ “We pursue more than just the killer. We also seek the light that existed before evil twisted it.” Zhou Xuchuan is a cold and decisive criminal investigation captain, skilled at spotting clues in the details of a crime scene. Ji Lin is a brilliant psychological profiler who c 59Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 47 破 Dawn Task Force 破晓专案组 King Ruan Has Arrived阮大王驾到Mystery332k WordsCompleted (Complete) [Brain-Twisting Criminal Investigation Cases] + [Crime Solving Focus] + [Limited Romance] + [No System] + [Fast-Paced] (Criminal Investigation Captain × Psychological Consultant) 70% cases, 30% romance They join forces to hunt down criminals and unravel the darkest mysteries of human nature. “There are two kinds of justice: the law, and... my gun.”, Ji Ming “A criminal’s mind is often colder than a corpse.”, Jiang Qingci (The romance develops slowly. The main focus is Crime Solving.) 686Reads—Score130Shelves
48. 48 心 A Matter of Conviction: The Special Consultant Solves Another Bizarre Case 心证：特聘顾问他又破奇案了 Chen WanqiA陈挽琪AMystery221k WordsCompleted A string of bloody murders, each scene twisted like a work of art. Every piece of perfect evidence points to the same person: Xie Zhiyan, a genius psychologist. In the interrogation room, facing Jin Chen, a legend in the police force, he doesn’t even try to defend himself. Instead, he predicts with uncanny precision, “The next victim will appear tomorrow night at seven.” The whole city is in an uproar, and the pressure is immense! To stop the killing, the higher-ups grant special approval: the p 5Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 49 直 A Battle of Intuition 直觉博弈 King Ruan Has Arrived阮大王驾到Two Male Leads159k WordsOngoing Mind-bending episodic cases + two male leads + fast-paced + career-focused (“Living case file” detective + municipal police crime consultant) Data collides with instinct; logic finds common ground with human feeling. When Lu Zhiyuan, a crime consultant who believes in absolute rationality, meets Chen Mo, a detective captain who relies on streetwise intuition, a clash of fire and ice over how to solve crimes begins. One is a walking database who believes everything can be calculated; the other ca 1Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 50 长 At the End of the Long Night 长夜尽头 Su Baibai苏白白白Mystery182k WordsCompleted [Crime Investigation + Based on Real Cases + Two Male Leads] After moving to Yucheng, Bai Li runs into Ji Yunshu, his childhood friend who is now a police captain, during a robbery investigation. A murder takes place at Bai Li's pet hospital. The crime scene has been meticulously staged, with no clues to be found, and Bai Li himself becomes a suspect! But when investigators follow the trail from the crime scene, they discover that the killer is a psychiatric patient?! And the seemingly insignifi 603Reads8.3Score100Shelves

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    Undercurrents is really good! The crime drama series "Major Crime Squad" was accidentally tagged incorrectly by the author; it should be a female-oriented series but was tagged as a male-oriented one. Therefore, the main characters' romance is very subtle; you have to find the sweetness yourself! [Heavy punch!]

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