The Gold Standard of Workplace Fiction 职场文的天花板

1. 51 顾 Mr. Gu's Perfect Little Romance 顾先生的小圆满 Mu Ziyu Qiao牧子羽樵Modern Romance436k WordsCompleted [Big Tech content moderator vs. cold, calculating official from an elite family] [High-ranking official romance + five-year age gap + both leads are each other’s first and only + sweet romance + the powerful one bows to love] The thing workplace newcomer Li Xiaoman regrets most is making a mistake while screening explicit content. The cold, fearsome section chief Gu Yanshen comes to the company to oversee a cleanup. Before that, the two had an accidental one-night stand ₍ᐢ..ᐢ₎ ༘♡ ₍ᐢ..ᐢ₎ ༘♡ She k 2kReads7.7Score138Shelves

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   This is very workplace-oriented.

2. 52 风 After the Snowstorm Passes 风雪过境 Jiang Qingqian江清浅Modern Romance111k WordsOngoing IT hotshot, heir to a wealthy family, and tender-hearted romantic vs. cool, cultured concept artist and peerless beauty [CEO romance + modern romance + ensemble school-life cast + workplace and corporate intrigue] From childhood sweethearts to lovers, then boss and subordinate. A mature, gentle male lead and CEO who never speaks harshly to the heroine, only to everyone else. A cool, aloof artist with a bold streak. She looks obedient, but is rebellious to the core and always stands up for people 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   University campus + workplace: IT elite heir vs. A cool and intelligent concept artist; workplace elite × industry leader; a powerful alliance; the coming-of-age story of a clear-headed female protagonist; the ultimate game between interests and love.

3. 53 堕 Fallen 堕 Sister Corpse尸姐Modern Romance59k WordsCompleted That year, I was twenty-nine, and Mo Huai was thirteen. When I, someone who no longer wanted to live, met him, someone else who no longer wanted to live, we somehow found the strength to keep going, at least for a little while. So we decided to rely on each other and make it through together. 45.5kReads9.6Score5.3kShelves

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   The female protagonists have different attitudes and approaches to love, but they are all equally ambitious in their careers.

4. 54 余 The Rest of My Life Was All Part of the Plan 余生，蓄谋已久 Tu Shiqi兔拾柒Modern Romance290k WordsCompleted Lawyer Chu and Lu Kuo ultimately broke up, and almost everyone mocked her for being a sparrow who thought she could marry into a rich family. Years later, she returned with her son. When she saw Lu Kuo, she merely greeted him coolly: "Mr. Lu." At that moment, Lu Kuo, a playboy for years, couldn't hold back his tears. His voice hoarse, he said, "Who wants to be just Mr. Lu?" 14.7kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
5. 55 听 Listen to the South 听南 Parting Words诀别词Modern Romance196k WordsCompleted Ten years ago, Xia Tingnan was in her third year of middle school, while her next-door neighbor Xu Bingran was a sophomore in high school. Both the Xia and Xu parents were busy, so Xia Tingnan, who loved sleeping in, was put in Xu Bingran's care. Xu Bingran was disciplined, sensible, a good student with dreams, and known as “Xu Bingran of No. 1 High School.” Xia Tingnan was lazy, scatterbrained, a happy slacker with decent grades, and everyone's beloved “cutie.” And so began a four-year routine: 29.2kReads9.6Score4.3kShelves
6. 56 叙 A False Translation of Love 叙情假译 An Fei'er安菲儿Modern Romance283k WordsCompleted [Cool and composed interpreter Lin Qingyue × secretly passionate executive Lu Xuyan] Ten years ago, they were rivals, battling for first place on their high school monthly exams. Before leaving to study abroad, he slipped a note into her textbook, but through a twist of fate, it ended up in someone else’s hands. She never got his confession. He flew to England carrying a misunderstanding, and they parted for ten years. Ten years later, she is a German interpreter, and he is a promising young exe 1.5kReads—Score119Shelves

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   Translate a sweet workplace romance novel; two strong, mutually devoted individuals rekindle their love. [Smile]

7. 57 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 36.3kReads9.4Score4.3kShelves

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   I just finished reading this book. I've been following it for days and couldn't stop. It's very well written.

8. 58 晨 Light at Dawn 晨曦予光 Nuannuan of Xingzhou星洲的暖暖Modern Romance183k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight + angst before sweetness + a long road to winning her back + marriage by contract] [Heroine: sweet and docile early on + moderately darkens later + independent and strong-willed + a powerful female lead] [Hero: poor young man + self-made entrepreneur + gentle and refined + upright gentleman + secretly passionate + shrewd] The hero is a self-made entrepreneur, and the heroine transforms from a meek lamb into a strong woman. The hero is the heroine's colleague, and he falls fo 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This one! This one! [Thinking][Thinking][Thinking]

9. 59 官 The Official Road, Starting at Level Three 官道，从三段开始 Mr. Fishjoy鱼乐先生Urban512k WordsOngoing My name is Bu Qingyun. (I hold a senior government post and have a fortune worth over a hundred million.) Let me tell you a secret. Ever since I was in elementary school, entering politics has been the light of my ideals and the flame of my ambition. It was buried in my heart like a seed, ready to take root and sprout as soon as the soil was right... 18.6kReads7.6Score2.9kShelves

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   I highly recommend this novel about officialdom; it's definitely worth reading.

10. 60 过 Adoption into the Family 过继 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban1.9M WordsCompleted This is a novel about a man growing up through blood and tears. Along with the cruelty of reality comes the trickery of fate. But if you’re a man, wipe away your tears and face every hardship. Make yourself tough as steel, unbreakable... 29.9kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves
11. 61 迟 Mr. Zhou, Too Late 迟来的周先生 By You Zhiyu尤知遇 著Modern Romance561k WordsCompleted [Bold and passionate heiress vs. taciturn, devoted, domineering CEO] Jian Cheng had spent all twenty-four years of her life entangled with Zhou Yufeng. But with only three months to go before their wedding, Jian Cheng suddenly called it off. The reason? Zhou Yufeng thought she was vicious and couldn’t tolerate his mistress. Everyone thought she was just making a scene and would come crawling back to beg for a reconciliation in a couple of days. Zhou Yufeng thought so too. Until, at the Zhou fami 55.3kReads9.3Score5.5kShelves

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    Check out these books! I love the female protagonist in the first one so much. She breaks free from the shackles of traditional womanhood. She uses all the advantages of being a woman until she meets true love, an irresistible true love.

12. 62 亲 Dear Director Wen 亲爱的闻总监 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Modern Romance611k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead, feel-good revenge, humiliating scumbags and making them eat their words, rekindled romance, sweet indulgence, the male lead rises to the top, and a love triangle] [Devoted, puppy-like CEO boyfriend of many years × bold, decisive, stubborn director who refuses to back down] After dating for three years, Wen Ruan finally learned she had only ever been a stand-in. When they broke up, Wen Ruan said, “Jiang Qingyan, I hope you die alone.” After being unjustly fired, Wen Ruan join 22.1kReads9.3Score2.7kShelves

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    You Zhiyu's workplace novels are all well-written.

13. 63 当 A Divorce Lawyer Wants a Divorce 当离婚律师想离婚 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Modern Romance549k WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation The Rules Before Lawyer Sheng’s Divorce has surpassed two million reservations. Sheng Yan #Wang Gege ❤️ Jiang Mo #Wang Kaimu Premieres September 24 at 12:06 a.m. Stay tuned! ┈·· Shan Chuan Wen He × Director Shao Zhi ··┈ [Sweet romance + ex-husband chasing his wife to the crematorium] At 27, Sheng Yan married the man she’d long admired. A rising star in the legal world, she was thriving in both her career and marriage, at the peak of her happiness. At 28, she lost a cas 7.2kReads9.3Score341Shelves
14. 64 禄 Fortune’s Cry 禄鸣 Chu Jinglan楚景岚Modern Romance274k WordsCompleted I'm Shen Lu, the most expensive fortune teller in Rongzhou. I have one quirk, though: I only take clients with old-money style. Then one day, an old man in flip-flops walked in and said, “Tell me, when will my son, that high-ranking official, be transferred back?” I cleaned up the official circles and took over a business empire. It wasn't until I met him that I realized I didn't understand fate at all... And now an even bigger conspiracy is drawing near. If anyone dares to tamper with the desti 12Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    "Lu Ming" is a must-read for fans of workplace fiction, featuring well-developed characters and a compelling storyline, offering a top-notch reading experience!

15. 65 程 Miss Cheng, Do You Plan to Stay Single Forever? 程小姐，你打算一直单身吗？ I Alone Pity the Quiet Grass独怜幽幽草Modern Romance387k WordsCompleted [Elite Family] [Cute Child] [Workplace] [My Life Is on the Line, and My Rich Boyfriend Has a Secret Identity] [Stay Single or Become a Rich Wife? That's the Question] [Clearheaded, well-behaved female engineer * sharp-tongued, flirtatious heir cast out by a wealthy family] [He nearly cost her life back then. For the rest of his life, all he wants is her.] Volume One, Seven Days of Grace: The leads reunite overseas because a piece of equipment needs servicing. Over the course of just seven days, 290Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    This is a workplace romance story with a focus on female growth. The female protagonist comes from an ordinary family and is forced to choose automation as her major due to employment. She dreams of becoming a designer and is unexpectedly drawn into a romance with the youngest son of a wealthy family. The two meet again through work, compete, flirt, separate, reunite, have a child, get married, and start a business... The huge class difference is a problem that the female protagonist must face. Becoming a wealthy wife or being herself is a question that the female protagonist can never escape.

16. 66 笔 A Writer’s Brush Meets the Political Arena 笔尖遇政途 Brave Hero, Wait Up 1990壮士留步1990Modern Romance183k WordsCompleted A promising 29-year-old district Party committee secretary-general × a freshly graduated intern reporter When they first meet, she looks at the man in the administrative jacket. He seems only twenty-five or twenty-six, young enough to be a generation below the bureau chiefs standing nearby. Yet his manner is perfectly composed, and he has a steadiness and wisdom beyond his years. With the air of someone accustomed to authority, he asks her supervisor, “What’s this young colleague’s name?” He tea 2.4kReads—Score231Shelves

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    I think this is the pinnacle of novels about high-ranking officials within the system. The male lead is young, handsome, refined, and elegant. He graduated from a prestigious university and works as a secretary for a high-ranking leader. At the age of 29, he becomes the secretary-general of the district committee. He is resourceful and capable. The female lead starts as an intern reporter and later grows into a well-known journalist in the industry. The two pursue their goals and meet at the top.

17. 67 极 A Dangerous Obsession 极限纠缠 Benevolent Breeze仁爱微风Modern Romance334k WordsCompleted [Mutually devoted, one-on-one romance, older man, happy ending] The push and pull between a seasoned IPO lawyer and a newcomer in the workplace My name is Chen Yin, and his name is Wang Cheng'an. We’re nine years apart. When I met him, I was a 21-year-old college senior, while he was already 30. He wasn’t married, but he had a twelve-year-old son. My family said he was my undoing, but to me, he seemed more like my salvation. “No,” he said. “You’re my salvation.” Some people called him a pervert, 7.5kReads6.7Score912Shelves
18. 68 与 After a Blind Date with My Boss, the Good Times Were Over 与老板相亲之后，好日子到头了 Benevolent Breeze仁爱微风Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted After Su Luo did something unforgivable, her family sent her from the southern backwater of Nanman to a mediocre two-year college in Ningguta, thousands of kilometers away in the north. After graduation, they arranged a blind date for her with her boss. The moment Su Luo saw that her date was the very boss who had been tearing into her just moments earlier, she turned and ran without a second thought. From then on, she made an enemy of her vindictive boss, and he was furious. The consequences we 1.5kReads7.1Score102Shelves
19. 69 成 The Rules of Falling in Love as an Adult 成年人的心动准则 Little Leaf in Autumn秋天的小叶子Two Male Leads249k WordsCompleted (The rating was just posted and is gradually rising.) [Two strong leads + workplace romance + romantic push and pull + bittersweet happy ending] Hotheaded heir to a wealthy family × sharp-tongued elite lawyer Pei Jingnian: “You don't know who I am?” He Baichuan: “Didn't your parents tell you? Go ask them who you are instead of asking me.” Pei Jingnian: “...” Pei Jingnian: “He Baichuan, I love you.” He Baichuan: “Got it.” Pei Jingnian: “Why don't you ever say you love me?” He Baichuan: “Listeni 4.7kReads8.8Score563Shelves

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    💐💐A must-read for those experiencing a reading slump! This workplace novel featuring two male protagonists is a must-have! The contrasting personalities are captivating, the back-and-forth daily interactions are full of atmosphere, the characters bicker in the beginning but become more heartfelt later on, and the story has a bittersweet, heartwarming happy ending. Overall, the writing style is comfortable and enjoyable to read.

20. 70 京 The Tide Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港澜渡 A Book Worth a Fortune一本千万利Modern Romance631k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, slowly climbing] [Hong Kong old-money style vs. Beijing political circles] [Intrigue and covert battles among the wealthy] [High-IQ business and romance] [Slow burn, not a fast-paced power fantasy; feel free to skip chapters] Four pairs of hunters, four hunts. The rain pours over Hong Kong. Come enjoy a TVB-style romance, business-war, and suspense drama! Sweet nothings go beyond “Stay a little longer” and “I adore you” to include “I’m crazy about you.” Duplicity is the 7.8kReads8.9Score712Shelves

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    A textbook example of a business war, a clash between two talking artists.

21. 71 寡 A Widow Is Reborn, but Her Proper-Minded Brother-in-Law Insists on Spoiling Her 寡妇重生，守礼大伯偏要宠 Yi Si Qi Tong一四七童Ancient Romance330k WordsCompleted The heroine is reborn. Both leads are devoted only to each other. The hero is aloof and proper, and pretends to be impotent despite being the heroine’s uncle by marriage. She falls for his seemingly proper act, and he pursues his wife. [The rating is slowly climbing] In her previous life, Jiang Wanshu was forced by her father to marry into the Marquis’s household holding a memorial tablet, where she was expected to live as a widow. To her surprise, her “deceased husband” returned with his belove 409Reads8.9Score—Shelves
22. 72 樾 Where Mountains Meet the Sea 樾见山海 The Journey of Ze Ran泽冉之行Modern Romance249k WordsOngoing Everyone at the company thinks Ran Qingyue and Yu Jianshan are rivals. On her first day, he rejected her proposal, so she turned around and held on to every candidate he wanted. Later, they gave presentations together, conducted due diligence, ferreted out moles, and worked on projects. Everyone then decided they were, at most, work partners. Until he said at an industry awards ceremony, "The first person I have to thank for this project's success is her." Later still, when he proposed, he ha 44Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A dynamic of equals in the workplace, a push and pull between two strong professionals. He's a newly appointed VP of Technology, judged by his code, ruthless and uncompromising; she's the acting head of HR, upholding procedures and unafraid of confrontation. Every interaction is a clash of expertise, neither subservient to the other, only mutual probing and confirmation. The internet industry is real and grounded. Onboarding training, impromptu interviews, non-compete checks, campus recruitment targets, technical presentations—every scene is drawn from the real fabric of the workplace, devoid of any magic bullets or unrealistic expectations. A slow-burning but richly detailed emotional arc. From the first line of an observation note to the campus recruitment question, "Write a line of code for your three-year-younger self"; from "maintaining boundaries" to the gradual blurring of those boundaries. No dramatic moments, just a series of perfectly timed confirmations. The stirrings of adult emotions are hidden in the cracks of professional instinct.

23. 73 体 A Dignified Game of Wits 体面博弈 Blackie Loves Hot Pot黑黑爱吃火锅Modern Romance457k WordsCompleted [Investment Banking Elite × All-Purpose Assistant] [Urban Romance × Emotional Games] [Workplace Romance] [Funny Little Scenes] [The Powerful One Bows Their Head] [Desire and Tension] Li Duoli has only one rule for survival: be a respectable professional woman. She is cautious, capable, tasteful, and elegant. She thought that was simply who she was. Until the night she met Xie Zhifei, when instinctive desire tore everything apart. She only wanted his body. By the next day, she had forgotten every 5.8kReads8.1Score715Shelves

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    I wanted to write an absurdist realistic workplace story about a group of people who don't know what they're doing, but they do it earnestly, and somehow manage to accomplish something inexplicable. Several flawed urban men and women slowly grow closer to each other through testing and maneuvering.

24. 74 她 Her Second Game: A Future Full of Promise 她的二次博弈：遥遥可期 An Ning7安宁7Modern Romance182k WordsCompleted An older, guiding lover, by your side every step of the way. A ten-year age gap. Love is a journey of healing, and a lighthouse that guides us as we grow. The best kind of love isn't rescue when you're down and out. It's walking side by side and helping each other become better versions of ourselves. She had been through a failed marriage. When love quietly began to appear, she was confused, retreated, hesitated, afraid, and too scared to take the leap... Shen Qiyu said, “Being good to you was n 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is quite appealing to me; each character has their own unique personality, and it's engaging.

25. 75 娟 As Though Polished 娟然如拭 Bei Jincheng北锦澄Modern Romance155k WordsCompleted Guiding Romance + Workplace Marriage + Healing + CEO + Long-Running Scheme + Personal Growth Wang Juan had known her first love for ten years and been married to him for five, but then she suddenly discovered that her husband was attracted to men. As an HR professional, she thought she was good at reading people, yet she couldn't see through her husband. And somehow, she ended up hiring a marketing director who claimed he'd been in love with her for years. Faced with a marketing director who was 48Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 76 西 Journey to the West: The Office Newbie Takes Down the Old Fools on the Mountain 西游：职场小白干翻全山老登 Desert Knight沙漠骑士Eastern Fantasy131k WordsOngoing Journey to the West + political intrigue + workplace drama + office politics Ke Shi is a little macaque from Flower-Fruit Mountain. Marshal Ma stole his girl, and yet Ke Shi still has to wave the flags and cheer him on. What choice does he have? Flower-Fruit Mountain is full of idiots. Marshal Ma is the only one with any sense. The celebratory wine is ready for you, so don't get carried away too soon. Sing every song well, then return to Flower-Fruit Mountain and face your fellow villagers. Mars 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I can't say for sure about the ceiling... But let's say it reaches the top corner.

27. 77 带 Taking the Taobao System with Me to the 1970s 带着淘宝系统穿七零 2 Chuan2川Modern Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Technically minded military officer VS powerful, down-to-earth woman; the heroine builds her career. The System plays a small role early on, then gets to take it easy. Period setting + comedy + both leads devoted only to each other “When a lie-flat System meets a crazy Host” Other people transmigrate to the 1970s: fight nasty relatives, make money, and marry a soldier. Xiang Nuan transmigrates to the 1970s: ✓ Fails to be reborn six times, then angrily kicks the coffin lid off ✓ Hacks her relativ 23.1kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves

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    A powerful female protagonist in a contemporary office workplace.

28. 78 我 My Down-to-Earth Girlfriend 我的经济适用女 Among the Sea of People人海中Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted This is a full-length novel. The hardships of life are the touchstone of love. Mei Youyou, a poor girl, wins the love of Chen Cheng, a wealthy young man, through her kindness, simplicity, and hard work. The prose is smooth, the plot full of twists and turns, and the scenes vividly rendered. The novel promotes positive values, celebrates truth, goodness, and beauty, and champions the mainstream spirit. It has strong market appeal and clear publishing value, as well as potential for adaptation int 606Reads9.2Score100Shelves
29. 79 爱 An Illustrated Guide to Love 爱情图鉴 Su Su Shui苏苏水Modern Romance248k WordsCompleted Changing jobs is risky, and changing careers calls for caution. The workplace is a battlefield, and though victories and defeats are part of the game, should you really quit just because things don't go your way? Meng Chunqiu is a 29-year-old office worker in the city. She has no connections and lives in someone else's city, far from her parents' love, with no husband or boyfriend to protect her. Her boss can't stand her, her colleagues have ulterior motives, and the partner organization she wor 3.2kReads9.2Score292Shelves
30. 80 束 Bound by Old Love 束手旧情 Sounds, Colors, and Chariots and Cannons声色车马炮Modern Romance330k WordsCompleted A story about falling in love while using your younger brother's secret identity, only to end up ruining your own life. After her three-year contract ends, Wang Yu, the “nanny” who is ready to bow out after completing her mission, finally meets the legendary dad. The arrival of Liang Jingtian, the dad, sets off a series of bizarre events. His behavior is mysterious, and he even launches a passionate pursuit of Wang Yu. Wang Yu can't make sense of Liang Jingtian's behavior, and is frightened off 570Reads6.9Score108Shelves
31. 81 听 I Hear the Study Abroad Crowd Is a Mess 听说留学圈很乱 Light Sleeper11浅眠11Modern Romance379k WordsCompleted [The leads are not each other’s firsts] While studying abroad, Fu Fan and Jing An were worlds apart, two people who should never have crossed paths. He was the campus king, adored by everyone; she was an unassuming girl, quiet and independent. Jing An accidentally caught Fu Fan flirting with someone else, and had also witnessed his reckless affairs with women. She looked down on him, but he was determined to have her. In the end, she fell into his arms, and together they spent a period of wild, 9.4kReads8.9Score747Shelves
32. 82 春 A Springtime Gamble 春日豪赌 Light Sleeper11浅眠11Modern Romance270k WordsCompleted By day, Liang Shu is a beautiful lecturer in a university mathematics department. By night, she’s a champion poker player in Shanghai’s elite Texas Hold’em circles, undefeated at every table. Who needs a man? I’m better off on my own! While abroad, Liang Shu suddenly runs into criminals. Desperate for protection, she offers to win a game for a domineering CEO in exchange for a “tactical nap.” But once she’s done, she tosses him aside, leaving him wanting more. The CEO keeps approaching her and c 6.3kReads9.3Score663Shelves
33. 83 觅 Searching for a Way 觅路 Jun Yue君约Modern Romance170k WordsCompleted [Straightforward, independent Liang Yan × gentle, steady older man Shen Fengnan] [Healing + warmth + age gap + rugged man + mutual salvation + war correspondent + bittersweet romance + heroine pursues hero] After her best friend tricked her into joining a pyramid scheme, tough girl Liang Yan got into fights and caused trouble. Before long, she caught the attention of a handsome older man who was more than he seemed. The year Liang Yan turned twenty brought several major events: graduating, leavi 717Reads9.5Score101Shelves
34. 84 月 Kasasha Beneath the Moon 月亮下的卡莎莎 Sounds, Colors, and Chariots and Cannons声色车马炮Modern Romance362k WordsCompleted The Yi people of Baliang Mountain cling to traditional customs. Because of the rule against marrying outside the ethnic group, young Asu Kuliwei is forced to part from her lover. Her older brother marries her off to a fool in exchange for a hefty bride price. After the wedding, Suliwei struggles against conservative traditions and social conventions. Through her intelligence and courage, she becomes an independent woman! 123Reads8.7Score—Shelves
35. 85 绝 The Great Menopause Battle 绝经大作战 Sounds, Colors, and Chariots and Cannons声色车马炮Modern Romance345k WordsCompleted The dutiful Zhao Weilan is on the verge of menopause. Her mother loses her mind, she loses hers, and the whole family gradually follows suit. She escapes her troubles by taking a temporary assignment at the group, where she accidentally takes Cheng Xian, her medicinal catalyst. Together, they experience healing, struggle, self-doubt, and the courage to keep moving forward. With her lover’s help, she ultimately rises to the top of her life. 3.4kReads9.2Score385Shelves
36. 86 一 A Romance That Began with a Blind Date 一场相亲开始的恋爱 Na Huyang那胡杨Modern Romance166k WordsCompleted After graduating from college, Yang Yu went on one blind date after another under her mother's relentless pressure. "What do you think of Mr. Wu, the landlord?" "Too fat." "What about Mr. Xu, the business owner?" "Too scrawny." "And Mr. Xu, the civil servant?" "He looks kind of vicious." "Why don't you just come home? You'd be better off as a nun." Later, undeterred, Yang Yu's mother went to great lengths to find her the N+1st blind date candidate. When Yang Yu returned home, she had changed her 4.2kReads8.7Score432Shelves
37. 87 荷 Hormones Can't Read 荷尔蒙不识字 Light Sleeper11浅眠11Modern Romance337k WordsCompleted The first time Zhao Mu met Han Yan, he looked at her with a teasing smile. “You’re the third person to bring me documents in the past two weeks. Didn’t your boss tell you whether you’re here to deliver paperwork or bring a little warmth?” “Guess what happened to the two before you?” Later, Zhao Mu watched as Han Yan learned to drink with clients, learned to smoke, learned to handle social engagements, yet never once crossed the line or asked him for anything. Until the two of them got drunk that 3.8kReads8.2Score388Shelves
38. 88 邱 Secretary Qiu's Marriage 邱秘书的婚事 Water Leaves No Trace水不留痕Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name is available on Hongguo and Fanqie. The animated drama Help, My Boss Says One Thing and Means Another is available on Hongguo. Qiu Yu is the secretary to Ji Xiangdong, the owner of a real estate company. She’s a chubby little foodie who’s both hardworking and has a hearty appetite. Her parents have always hoped their daughter would marry a son-in-law who enjoys good food and won’t judge her. Though the road to love has been full of twists and turns, she eventuall 52kReads9.5Score5.7kShelves
39. 89 吾 My Heart Belongs to Dai 吾心向岱 Bai Liusu白流酥Modern Romance247k WordsCompleted [High-ranking official / government prosecutor + low-key, moderately successful actress] [Bittersweet romance + reunion after a long separation + giving in for love + happy ending] A realistic story, dedicated to the women who experienced trauma in childhood and grew up to become their own heroes. He was like a distant mountain veiled in mist and rain, cleansed of all dust, while she was the one who listened to the wind and braved the rain to reach him. My heart yearned for the distant peaks, b 11.2kReads8.4Score1.3kShelves
40. 90 招 The Matchmaking Battle 招娣大作战 Sounds, Colors, and Chariots and Cannons声色车马炮Modern Romance380k WordsCompleted Originally titled "The Battle to Bring Honor to the Family" A light CEO romance with plenty of comedy. A story about a poor girl and a rich boy: he helps her overcome the childhood deprivation she suffered, and she eventually becomes a businesswoman. Xu Zhaodi has an older sister, Xu Pandi, and a younger brother, Xu Yaozu. She's the least favored child in the family, the middle one, but also the most accomplished. When it came to her family and their precious boy, she'd long been prepared to sp 3.9kReads9.2Score530Shelves
41. 91 上 My Boss Is Cold and Heartless, and Won't Admit He Loves Me 上司他薄情冷心不肯说爱我 The Hero Who Saves the World拯救世界的大侠Modern Romance407k WordsCompleted A resilient, clear-headed ray of sunshine and a stubborn, sharp-tongued young master | Reunited after a long separation, their love grows slowly | The powerful man bows to love | Bittersweet, then sweet | The heroine is not a virgin; the hero is Guan Yue saw Wang Mingyu again when she was just starting her career. Dressed in a suit, he sat in his chair, aloof and distinguished. He was a renowned business titan: strict with his employees, difficult to deal with, decisive and ruthless, cold and he 449Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The book is very detailed, focusing on interpersonal relationships and balancing human nature. It has a strong sense of camaraderie and tension. The first book features a mature man and woman locked in a high-stakes relationship. After a long separation, the male lead, arrogant and aloof, knows the female lead likes him and subtly tries to seduce her into confessing her feelings. However, he hesitates due to their social differences and rejects her. The female lead eventually realizes her feelings and moves on, causing the male lead to regret it. His subsequent pursuit of her is a classic case of being stubborn and calculating at the beginning, only to be contradicted later. He constantly tries to get her to pay more attention to him, even hoping she'll try to take advantage of him. He's willing to let her use him and protect him, always blaming rivals and even fighting for her several times. After they get together, they're constantly affectionate and jealous, but he gets even angrier when he discovers the female lead is oblivious to his jealousy. (I recommend reading the second book.) The female lead is the male lead's secretary. He thinks she's too lazy and greedy, always finding fault with her. Their relationship is a love-hate one, but the male lead later discovers she's his online girlfriend, leading to further subtle and overt seduction.

42. 92 牛 The Burnt-Out Worker Tries to Slack Off but Gets Pulled Close and Pampered: The Abstinent Shanghai Tycoon Has Been Plotting to Win Me Over for Ages 牛马开摆却被掐腰宠：禁欲沪爷对我蓄谋已久 The Hero Who Saves the World拯救世界的大侠13k WordsCompleted The Overworked Wage Slave Tried to Slack Off, but Got Pulled Close by the Waist: The Abstinent Shanghai Tycoon Had Been Plotting to Win Me Over for a Long Time 60Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 93 准 After I Started Leaving on Time, the CEO Pursued Me Relentlessly 准点下班后，总裁对我穷追不舍 Clear Blossom, Cherry Blossom Dream清花樱梦Modern Romance167k WordsCompleted [Easygoing Secretary × Fussy CEO | Office Power Plays → A Sweet Courtship] Su Yao’s life motto: My salary pays for eight hours, and don’t bother me after work. Unfortunately, her boss, Lu Jinyan, is a workaholic. Late-night calls are the norm. One day, after leaving work right on time, Su Yao simply switched off her phone, giving the CEO his first taste of sheer frustration. From then on, Lu Jinyan began secretly keeping an eye on her, watching his little secretary mix cocktails, arrange flowers 244Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    💐💐 [This workplace romance novel about a man pursuing his wife is a safe bet! It's packed with highlights, has a fresh plot, and is completely free of any bad moments.] 🎉The pacing is tight and fast-paced, with constant high-energy scenes and interconnected plots. You can buy it with confidence; it's absolutely addictive.

44. 94 纯 It Was a Complete Accident: I Got a Marriage License with My Boss 纯属意外，我跟老板领证了 Cen Xuxu岑栩栩Modern Romance361k WordsCompleted (This rating was only posted after the novel was completed, so it's a little low. Feel free to give it a try.) [Married First, Love Later + Two Secret Identities + The Ice-Cold CEO's Face-Slapping Moment of Falling Hard] [Both Pure + Sweet Romance + Secret Identities Exposed in a Chaotic Showdown. You won't regret investing!] Forced into marriage by her mother's life-or-death ultimatum, Yan Zhen simply found an “actor” and went to register their marriage. No feelings, no genuine affection. They 3.2kReads6.9Score332Shelves

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    The dual-strong character setting is too charming.

45. 95 逐 Chasing Dreams Across the Galaxy, I Win the Beauty Qiushui's Heart 逐梦星河，我抱得美人秋水 A Thousand Searches in the Sea of Learning学海千寻Modern Romance373k WordsOngoing Zhu Xinghe and Li Qiushui graduate from a prestigious university and join Henganxin Insurance's Ninghai City branch together. Starting as inexperienced field agents, they fight their way up to management. To win the group's highest honor, the "Dream Team" award, given every five years, they battle over resources, snitch on and sabotage each other, play double agents, deploy honey traps and handsome-man traps, face betrayal by brothers and support from best friends, and get caught up in power gam —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The glass ceiling in the workplace is being challenged once again, and the insurance industry in Ninghai City is in turmoil! Elites from two prestigious universities compete on the same stage, vying for resources and engaging in undercover intrigues and power struggles. Amidst love and hate, they uncover the truth, pursue their dreams, and win the heart of their beloved.

46. 96 裂 Split: Brotherhood and Feuds in the Advertising World 裂变：广告江湖里的兄弟恩仇录 Li Tiejun李铁君204k WordsCompleted [Workplace + Brotherhood + Corruption + Personal Growth] Yesterday’s brothers, today’s wolves! A bloody business saga that lays bare the fracturing of human nature! Yang Jun and Da Feng, Li Fei, and Liu Jinsong grew up together and were as close as brothers. When Yang Jun first joined Northern Advertising, his impressive results and sharp ambition made him a target of repeated harassment from Wu Dazhi, a manager parachuted in from outside. Forced to resign, he left behind Lin Xue, the designer h 18Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    Workplace and business warfare novels!

47. 97 我 My Years as the CEO's Daughter 我当总裁千金的这些年 Jin Yan菳言Modern Romance299k WordsCompleted CEO romance + face-slapping + satisfying revenge + youth + love + the worlds of politics, business, and the military + fierce battles A poor girl rises to become a wealthy beauty, taking on the worlds of politics and business in turn! The plot is thrilling: her secret crush confesses his feelings! A domineering CEO pursues her relentlessly! The political world treats her like a treasure! The business world holds her in awe! The heroine is clever, intelligent, emotionally savvy, and financiall 54Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece]

48. 98 枯 The Dying Lamp Rekindled: The Prison Rose Returns 枯灯复燃，狱中玫瑰归来 Jin Yan菳言Modern Romance616k WordsCompleted Five years ago, she was the eldest daughter of the Qian family, admired by everyone. But she was framed over her family's reputation and charged with murder, falling from the clouds into the mire and ending up behind bars. Behind those high walls, she met Zhao Yi, a woman imprisoned for financial crimes who nevertheless wielded absolute power inside. In their sunless days, they became each other's light, enduring more than two thousand nights together. Five years later, Qian Xin walks out of p 28Reads8.2Score—Shelves
49. 99 六 Military Marriage in the Sixties: From Orphan Girl to Queen of Chemicals 六零军婚，从孤女到化工女王 Nan Beiyu南北羽Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Chemical engineering expert Lin Ya transmigrates to 1962. On the surface, she comes from a respectable working-class family. In reality, she is the daughter of a capitalist who was left behind on the mainland. It’s hell mode from the start, and her identity could be exposed at any moment. Lin Ya doesn’t panic. She starts building up her safeguards. Make high-efficiency fertilizer from discarded pesticide waste: safeguard +1 Extract glycerin from soap waste and produce coagulants: safeguard +2 Ma 14kReads8.7Score1.4kShelves

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    I have to recommend this one! It's an incredibly good historical romance novel; I've been following it for almost a year. It's already finished, and the rest should be epilogues.

50. 100 人 Clearing Away the Clutter of Life 人间除杂 Drunken Dream Sand City醉梦沙城Modern Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Adapted from the real-life experiences of a rural woman college graduate] + [Drifting in Beijing] + [Two years alone in a rented room after losing her job] + [Cheated while looking for a rental] + [Parents seriously ill]. If these topics bother you, don't open this book. The reality is heavy. This is seven years of youth in the life of an ordinary country girl with no connections. At 28, I could have been an excellent hydrometallurgical engineer, skilled at removing all kinds of impurities from 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The stories involve various workplaces, including state-owned enterprises, public institutions, family businesses, listed companies, and partnerships. These are all based on the author's personal experiences, including being forced to stay at home.

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