Dual Male Leads, Angsty Drama 双男，狗血

1. 1 清 A Cool Beauty? No, He's a Top-Tier Charm Demon 清冷美人？不，他是顶级魅魔 Meizi Went Blind梅子瞎了Two Male Leads395k WordsCompleted [1V1, Both Leads Are Virgins + Rekindled Romance + Cool and Well-Behaved x Sharp-Tongued Bad Boy + Happy Ending] (Main story complete) Four years ago, Sheng Yiguang learned from the on-screen comments that he was a villain in a novel, doomed to love someone who would never love him back. His only purpose was to show how deep and true the official couple's love was. So he broke up with Pei Du, said every cruel thing he could think of, and prepared for them to become enemies and never see each oth 54.5kReads9.3Score7.9kShelves

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   A person with a system took a liking to the seme (top) and then had the system show comments to the uke (bottom), creating the illusion that the seme was the official pairing of the seme and uke. The uke was portrayed as a villain, trying to make the seme's life less difficult. Given the significant difference in their social statuses, the uke entrusted the seme to the fake official pairing, hurting the seme's feelings and then leaving. However, the seme was a self-destructive individual.

2. 2 1 The Sissy of the 188 Club 188男团娘娘腔 Shui Qiancheng水千丞Two Male Leads365k WordsCompleted Li Chengxiu was timid and taciturn, and ostracized throughout his school years. Shao Qun’s passing whim gave him the only warmth he had ever known, but it also pushed him, while still young, into even deeper darkness. More than a decade later, they meet again. To Shao Qun, Li Chengxiu is a sweet treat he never dared taste back then, so he deliberately draws close. Will this be a chance to redeem the past, or the beginning of another disaster? 28.6kReads9.3Score5.5kShelves

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   Water University's writing is good.

3. 3 姜 Dr. Jiang, I'm Willing to Be Your Lover 姜医生，我愿意做你的情人 Wu Miao巫喵Two Male Leads246k WordsCompleted [Dual male leads + yandere + rekindled love + bittersweet and delicious + both pure, 1v1] [Spoiled, pampered yandere bottom × cold, abstinent, devoted top] The first time Si Junnian saw Jiang Xia, he thought he had to make him his. He pursued him relentlessly, played the victim, acted sweet and obedient, and tried everything he could until he finally won Jiang Xia over. But once he had him, he grew cold and moody, trampling all over Jiang Xia's sincere feelings. Before long, Jiang Xia accidenta 1.6kReads9.0Score127Shelves
4. 4 雄 What Should I Do If My Male Lord Is a Brooding, Unhinged Younger Man? 雄主是阴湿疯批年下怎么办 Lu Zuo路左Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [Insectfolk + younger love interest + mild coercion + anthology + native-born male insects + possessive] Story One: Crown Prince Male Insect X Military Female-Insect General (younger love interest) Saint Ellis, a native-born male insect of the royal family, forced an S-rank general, Amit, into a match. The moment the match succeeded, the judgmental comments appeared: “How can there be such a disgusting villain? Can’t you see Amit doesn’t want this?!” “That’s how these stories go. Once the bottom 12.1kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves

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   Good-looking, melodramatic

5. 5 绝 The Barren CEO Has Three Kids in Tow, and His Merman Husband Has Run Away 绝嗣总裁一拖三，人鱼老公跑路了 Five Shots Right五发右Two Male Leads724k WordsCompleted [Violent, Sharp-Tongued Mermaid Top x Childless CEO Sugar Daddy Bottom] Shocking news! The childless CEO He Xingzhou returned home after a year away with triplets! The whole city was guessing who their mother was, only for Mr. He to seek out Xiao Lanyu, a C-list singer with barely any fame Xiao Lanyu: “But I’m a male fish, and you’re a human man?!” He Xingzhou: “Doesn’t matter. The kids call me Dad now.” The three little ones: “Mom, ” “Shut up! I don’t want you calling me Mom!!” The story is all 3.5kReads8.9Score410Shelves
6. 6 我 How Did My Alternate Account Actually Become an Overlord? 我的双开小号，咋真成龙傲天了？ Five Blessings Rabbit五福兔Two Male Leads243k WordsOngoing [Two Male Leads + Pseudo-Narcissus Romance + Split Personalities!] Shen Wu is a game booster. When a new full-dive online game hits the market, he gets lucky during character creation and wins a hidden, god-tier-plus alt account, becoming the only player on the server with two accounts. Two-boxing is the best! To get his cheat alt up to speed, he pours money and resources into it and uses his main account to watch its back, controlling the alt as it farms all kinds of secret realms for loot.. 381Reads7.8Score101Shelves
7. 7 虫 Is the Insectoid Household's Little Freeloader Actually a Male Insect? 虫族之家养小废物是雄虫？ Every Year There's a Surplus, and It's a Cat年年有余是只猫Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted The CP is a minor element; there's almost no romance in the main story, though I'll try to write some in the extras. After accidentally going blind in his previous life, Qi Shan is hardly better off after being reborn. He's severely nearsighted, stranded on a barren planet, and saddled with a huge loan just to get out of his egg. Compared with other insects who can punch through tree trunks five meters in diameter, he's practically a malformed, malnourished runt. He and the System cling to each 4.5kReads9.4Score482Shelves
8. 8 你 You're a Guy Wearing a Skirt? Oh, You're Hiding a Gun 你男的穿裙子？哦，藏枪 Yan Ze颜泽Two Male Leads594k WordsCompleted [Part Three of the Series] [Cross-dressing as a woman / Amnesia / Secret identity / Faked death / Turning a straight man gay] [Pretty pink-haired cross-dressing assassin bottom Ning Yan VS gentle, refined, sweet and clueless rich top Yu Chengbai] [Top's] POV: Two months after their wedding, Yu Chengbai discovers that his wife, who loves him deeply, has lost her memory. And not only has she lost her memory, her personality has completely changed. The person who used to be gentle and shy now curse 10kReads9.3Score1.5kShelves
9. 9 弟 After His Disciple Was Tortured, the Demon Lord Regretted Everything 弟子受尽折磨后，魔尊后悔了 Jiang Yuyu江遇遇Two Male Leads289k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + 1v1 + HE + Only Each Other + Rebirth + Angsty First, Sweet Later + A Melodramatic Mix + High-Stakes Twists + Mild Physical Abuse Early On] [Powerful Demon Lord X Soft, Sweet Beauty] Mu Qing, a low-ranking disciple who was hopelessly in love with the Demon Lord, got drunk by accident and boldly stole a kiss to express his feelings. It disgusted the Demon Lord to no end. Xiao Linyuan flew into a rage and threw him straight into the demon cave. “Go reflect on what you’ve done!” He 4.8kReads9.2Score551Shelves

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   The early chapters will dedicate a significant portion to the protagonist's health issues after escaping the demon's lair, leading to his slow death. If you prefer, you can skip directly to the rebirth section, where the romance is incredibly sweet. The secondary couple is also very engaging, so be sure to check it out – you won't regret it! The powerful Demon Lord Xiao Linyuan and the gentle beauty Mu Qing – this strong-strong pairing is simply irresistible! Xiao Linyuan appears cold and ruthless on the surface, but is actually deeply affectionate; Mu Qing seems fragile, yet possesses an unwavering will. Their interactions are full of tension, from initial misunderstandings to later deep and devoted protection; every detail is incredibly touching. After his rebirth, Xiao Linyuan uses his precognitive advantage to rise against all odds, slapping those who once hurt him and Mu Qing in the face. Watching him climb step by step to the top is truly exhilarating! The more agonizing the early chapters, the sweeter the later ones become. Xiao Linyuan and Mu Qing's relationship undergoes numerous trials, from initial misunderstandings to life-and-death bonds; every separation is heartbreaking, and every reunion is deeply moving. The novel's plot is incredibly fast-paced, with each element seamlessly connected to the next, making it impossible to put down. Furthermore, the author has included numerous high-energy plot twists, ensuring you can never predict what will happen next.

10. 10 快 Quick Transmigration: So What If I’m a Taotie? Can’t I Fall in Love? 快穿：梼杌怎么了，不能恋爱？ Above the Commonplace免俗Two Male Leads1.3M WordsCompleted [Two male leads + bottom protagonist, a master of seduction + 1v1, both devoted to each other + strong top, even stronger bottom] World One: The Distinguished Young Master of the Republic of China Qin Jingheng: His name is Lin Qi. The only son of the Lin family of Jincheng, he’s a notorious playboy in town. As Jincheng’s defense commander, Qin Jingheng assumes he’ll never have any close dealings with someone like him. But after one encounter after another, Qin Jingheng finds that the playboy in 6.8kReads9.2Score873Shelves

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    Rong Xiji bent down to pick up the invitation from the floor, glanced at it, and casually placed it on the table. He then picked up his wine glass and downed it in one gulp. "Cough, cough cough cough..." The strong liquor stung his throat, and after finally calming his cough, Rong Xiji nestled on the sofa and chuckled. "Indeed, unrequited love is the norm..." A long while later, his low murmur echoed in the cool, gloomy wine cellar. "It's rare to fall for someone..."

11. 11 债 Now That the Debt Is Paid, Who’s Going to Wait on You? 债都还完了，谁还伺候你 A Mad Laugh一笑癫狂Two Male Leads261k WordsCompleted [Male-Male Romance] [Chasing His Lover After Losing Him] [Mutual Firsts] [One-on-One] [Sweet Romance] [Happy Ending] A domineering CEO with a soft spot for his sweetheart × a sweet artist who draws spicy fan art His dad jumped off a building, his mom ran away, his grandma was paralyzed, and he was left broken. Su Yu had a happy family until his father’s investment failed. Overnight, they went bankrupt, and his family fell apart. Before he had even taken the college entrance exams, Su Yu was sadd 5.2kReads9.2Score568Shelves

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    Three pure love stories—guess how melodramatic it is!

12. 12 强 Forced Captivity 强制圈养 Clear Broth清水锅Two Male Leads103k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + younger love interest raised by the other + beautiful top, strong bottom + two strong leads + rugged, cool-guy bottom + refined but depraved top + rekindled romance] Jiang Lie beat up a homewrecker and was forced into prison. He never expected that as soon as he got inside, a mysterious man in a suit would force himself on him. Looking at the handsome man with his fair skin and beautiful face, Jiang Lie remembered the boy he had once taken in, who had been just as good-looking. 1.8kReads8.7Score147Shelves
13. 13 争 Striving Against the Current 争渡 Ji Lizhi季厘之Two Male Leads399k WordsCompleted Shi Zheng had been a Beta for twenty-nine years, but then he… in the restroom. Ye Jindu had only gone to the restroom for a smoke when he stumbled upon an older Omega’s first heat during his differentiation… An independent, strong-willed, insecure ice queen of an actor, the uke × a mature and dependable man to the outside world, but a younger wolf-dog seme who’s a master of sweet talk in private! 1.6kReads8.9Score169Shelves
14. 14 野 Wild Taming 野性驯养 Li Huaisha李怀沙Two Male Leads353k WordsCompleted The physical edition of Yanziqi is now available on all platforms. The wicked get their comeuppance. A cunning, cold-hearted crown prince x a volatile, insecure, sickly bottom Mutual torment + rekindled romance + melodrama + suspenseful twists + 1v1 + coercive love When Liang Yan was a child, his father brought home another boy. The boy looked like a beggar, hardly spoke, and was painfully thin. His father told him the boy would be his companion in study: he was quiet and would become his best f 15.8kReads9.5Score2.7kShelves
15. 15 皇 Uncle Prince, Save Me! Tie Up Your Crazy Heir, Quick! 皇叔救命！快拴好你家疯批世子！ Not Reborn不往生Two Male Leads443k WordsCompleted [The cold, ruthless, beautiful, strong yet tragic sickly prince versus the cruel, possessive black-lotus playboy young lord] In his past life, his beloved joined forces with his own younger brother, born of the same mother, to frame Chu Ci for poisoning his father and murdering his mother. Stripped of his position as Crown Prince, he was imprisoned in a dungeon for ten years, then brutally hacked to death at their wedding. Reborn, the powerless, ailing prince chose the Great Chu’s number-one pla 666Reads8.9Score131Shelves

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    Love and hate, mutual torment

16. 16 他 His Little Fool Doesn't Cry Anymore 他的小傻子不爱哭了 Love Rain into Dew恋雨成露Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted [BL + both pure + angst + just rated] In a corner of Shengying Noble High School, there was always a figure named Su Nian. As the illegitimate son the Su family kept hidden from the world, he had suffered a childhood accident that left him with a brain injury. He was always half a beat slower than everyone else, and his clear eyes were often filled with timid confusion. When classmates mocked and shoved him, all he could do was tear up, like a little beast nobody wanted. In the hallway, Su Nian 9.2kReads9.3Score692Shelves

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    It's beautiful, a masterpiece, definitely worth buying!

17. 17 狗 You Dog Emperor, Your Son Is Gay 狗皇帝你儿子是gay Hui Yin Liwu秽吟黎雾Two Male Leads229k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 54Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 18 N The NPC Says Nothing, Just Keeps Lowering Your Affection Rating NPC不语，只是一味降好感度 Ying Mufeng应沐风Two Male Leads313k WordsCompleted [The aloof, sanctimonious shou vs. the refined, depraved gong who falls hard] [Two male leads + both are virgins + sweet romance + a little push and pull] On the night he gets engaged to Qin Zhiyue, Ning Xihui discovers that he’s a villainous NPC in a sweet, feel-good novel where the character everyone hated becomes everyone’s darling. On the outside, he’s immaculate and refined, a cold, noble flower on a high peak. Inside, he’s dark and jealous. Just because Qin Zhiyue glanced at the protagonis 38.4kReads9.5Score5.9kShelves

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    Aloof, unattainable villainous bottom x refined, scoundrel top. A subversion of typical transmigration stories; the top can see the bottom's level of affection for him – who knows? 🥰🥰🥰 Super good!

19. 19 是 You Cheated, So I Got Married. Now the Aloof Mr. Duan Has Lost His Mind 是你出轨，我嫁人后高冷段总疯了 Ocean Starlight海洋星光Two Male Leads552k WordsCompleted Lan Yuan had loved Duan Chenglv since childhood and pursued him for more than a decade. At last, the two were about to marry. Their new home was ready, but Duan Chenglv fell for someone else. Watching Duan Chenglv and his lover appear together everywhere, Lan Yuan drove a bulldozer into the home where they were supposed to live after the wedding. His love for Duan Chenglv was buried beneath the dust of its collapse. Once his love died, Lan Yuan married someone else. On Lan Yuan's wedding day, Du 830Reads6.6Score102Shelves

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    This book is incredibly melodramatic, highly recommended.

20. 20 你 Yet You Love Someone Else 你却爱着一个他 Shui Qiancheng水千丞Two Male Leads339k WordsCompleted Proud and self-assured, Jian Suiying loves fiercely and hates fiercely. He relentlessly pursues Li Yu, his younger brother Jian Suilin's classmate. But his arrogant, domineering attitude makes Li Yu feel deeply humiliated and provoked, awakening the beastly, frenzied side of this pampered young heir. Desire and affection become hopelessly entangled, impossible to separate. What seems to be nothing more than a pursuit and contest between the two gradually spirals out of control because of Jian Su 85.3kReads9.4Score15.8kShelves
21. 21 谁 Who Takes Whom Seriously? 谁把谁当真 Shui Qiancheng水千丞Two Male Leads363k WordsCompleted One is a fickle playboy who lives life as he pleases. The other has been through countless trials and puts reason before emotion. A relationship that began with “living in the moment” gradually turned into a bloodless battle of wits, where each tried to win the other’s heart. They distrust each other, yet feel drawn to one another, constantly testing each other’s limits with suspicion and probing. They knowingly fall into the trap, surrendering to feelings in confusion, until they’re caught in a 39.1kReads9.5Score8kShelves
22. 22 一 Drunk for a Hundred Years 一醉经年 Shui Qiancheng水千丞Two Male Leads349k WordsCompleted A secret crush is like a flask of strong liquor. You know that drinking it will leave you dizzy, make you lose control, and bring you pain, yet you still throw yourself into it like a moth to a flame, all too happy to suffer. You only take a sip, while I drink until I’m drunk. But everyone who drinks has to sober up one day. A calm, aloof engineer bottom VS a selfish, cold-hearted celebrity top 20.4kReads9.4Score6.3kShelves

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    These books by Shui Da are absolutely melodramatic!!! Just go for it!

23. 23 针 Locked in a Deadly Match 针锋对决 Shui Qiancheng水千丞Two Male Leads319k WordsCompleted Yuan Yang is forced by his father to learn business management under Gu Qingpei, a newly hired commercial star. One is a wild, unruly rich young master, while the other is a cautious, shrewd industry leader. They take an instant dislike to each other, and whenever they meet, sparks fly as neither is willing to back down. By chance, Yuan Yang discovers Gu Qingpei’s secret and sets a scheme in motion against him. He never expects strange feelings to gradually take root in his heart. With their cla 33.6kReads9.5Score9.8kShelves
24. 24 重 Reborn: My Wife Is My Weakness, but She's No Good Person! 重生：家妻是软肋，但绝非善类！ A Little Steel Penny-er一个小钢镚erTwo Male Leads184k WordsOngoing Reborn to win back my love / Lost and found again / Two equally matched leads, 1v1 / Sweet brother-and-sister-in-law romance! Ruthless, domineering top X money-loving, sly secretary bottom [He was his blade, his accomplice, his partner in crime, and above all, his lover.] Sheng Yunyi died on the 366th day after losing Chu Ze. He drove the handle of a spoon he had secretly sharpened into his own carotid artery. In his previous life, he had money and power, beautiful women all around him, and a c 135Reads—Score246Shelves

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    The secretary, rescued from the mire, is the most handy weapon in the boss's hands, and also the lover hidden deep in his heart, whom he dares not speak of. Having suffered a tragic end in her past life, she is reborn. The seme gradually approaches her, firmly grasping the one who belongs to him. A perfectly matched 1v1 story with no angst.

25. 25 附 Additional Inheritance 附加遗产 Shui Qiancheng水千丞Two Male Leads470k WordsCompleted Yaya was gone. She had killed herself. Though they weren't related by blood, she had been his older sister for over ten years. Now she had vanished just like that, leaving him a sizable inheritance and... a child. He was only nineteen that year, still a child himself, yet somehow he had to look after a teenager. The kid wasn't difficult to care for. The moodiness and rebelliousness of adolescence were nowhere to be seen. He was brilliant, far more mature and levelheaded than his age suggested, a 56.5kReads9.5Score16.7kShelves

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    Water is still too authoritative! [Already hooked] The stories of the 188 boy band all have a classic melodramatic feel! But they're so good! [Learned something new]. The first one, let's just say, his beloved's white moonlight's white moonlight is me! My most beloved beauty, Jian Suiying!!! 🤤 "I, Jian Suiying, am outstanding in every way!"; The second one is about a nephew who approached his uncle with impure motives, and later willingly became addicted. He even engaged in the sinister act of wiretapping and surveillance. Miracle Nikki's Wen Xiaohui (the bottom); The third one is about me and the guy my dad hired to discipline me, Gu Qingpei, who I didn't get along with. Originally, I wanted to drug him and film a pornographic video, but after one night of addiction, after some emotional turmoil, we ended up having a happy ending. The top of the 188 boy band is so perfectly suited to the lyrics, "Forgive me for being young and not understanding love, the ending is tragic." Don't worry, all the stories have happy endings!!!

26. 26 丧 Stray Dog 丧家犬 A Bite of Coconut Jelly吃一口椰冻Two Male Leads317k WordsCompleted [Reader advisory: A cruel lover faces retribution in this angst-heavy story. First person, bad ending.] [Contracted for publication] [Cold, elite, callous top x rough, middle-aged bottom] Zhou Xian was reborn. In his previous life, he died like a stray dog on the day his former lover Shen Wen married the man he had always loved. This time, he was reborn three months before his death. To get revenge, he asked Shen Wen to date him for one last three months. * Successful in his career, Shen Wen had 494Reads9.3Score105Shelves

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    It's pretty melodramatic, I guess. If you really want to see more, I can recommend some other shows besides Tomato.

27. 27 隐 [ABO] Secret Delight 【ABO】隐愉 A Fish Enters the Boat有鱼入舟Two Male Leads368k WordsCompleted [ABO] Two male leads x mutual pining fulfilled + mutual healing + melodrama + happy ending. [Scheming seductress] x [obsessive man] S-rank Alpha Ren Congshu was reborn in the body of Cao Ye, the rich kid who had killed him, right in front of his own corpse. In an instant, he became the murderer. From poverty and desperation to assets worth tens of billions. From a high-ranking Alpha to a defective Omega. From the bottom of society, forever unable to stand before Chen Youjin, to someone of equal 14.1kReads9.5Score1.8kShelves

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    🥰🥰

28. 28 暗 Joy Blossoms in a Dark Alley 暗巷生欢 A Fish Enters the Boat有鱼入舟Two Male Leads274k WordsCompleted [Publication rights signed: @Youyu Ru Zhou] [Healing + Devoted Couple + Intense Push and Pull + Bittersweet, Over-the-Top Drama + Major Twists] [Cold-Blooded Big Shot × Frail Beauty, A Clawed Cat Toying with a Tiger] Xia Xunqian was sickly and had depended on others since childhood. Even as an adult, he still had nowhere of his own. When his father sent him to live with Feng Lin, Xia Xunqian chose to obey. He was docile and compliant, and knew every trick in the book when it came to staying aliv 15.2kReads9.6Score2kShelves
29. 29 阴 The Brooding Psycho Wants to Keep Me All to Himself 阴郁疯批总想独占掌控我 The Evil Dragon Blows Bubbles恶龙吹泡泡Two Male Leads268k WordsCompleted 8.2kReads9.3Score935Shelves
30. 30 无 The Affliction of Silence 无言之症 Li Huaisha李怀沙Two Male Leads287k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] His Love Is Deafening Dual rebirth + mutual salvation + realism + happy ending + extreme madness Antisocial, cold and aloof heartthrob vs. beautiful, quirky little troublemaker After being imprisoned for three months, Xu Mi was killed by Chen Huangnian over a single breakup. Only in his final moments did he realize that the boyfriend he had spent every day with had an antisocial personality. When he opened his eyes again, he was back ten years ago, at the time whe 14.9kReads9.6Score2.5kShelves
31. 31 欲 Wild Desires 欲野肆望 Li Huaisha李怀沙Two Male Leads222k WordsCompleted Already signed for print publication: The Handsome Neighbor and the Dark Pervert Are the Same Person An extremely twisted story! Extremely twisted! Coercive love + confinement + one-on-one romance + intense push and pull + yandere + time-space displacement Original title: Tonight, the Deity Kneels to Kiss Him A beautiful, dark, unhinged schemer with a sweet, innocent facade VS a gorgeous, depressed radio host who only pretends to be proper Chen Sizhuo had been stalked by a pervert for three m 27.1kReads9.5Score3.9kShelves

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