Looking for Novels Where the Male Lead Has a Secret Crush on the Female Lead and Is Pure-Hearted and Tsundere 求男主暗恋女主，男主特纯爱傲娇

1. 1 暗 The Ache of a Secret Crush 暗恋刺耳 Coconut Chicken Wings椰子鸡翅Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted The rating just came out and will rise later! [College life + sweet romance + love at first sight + secret crush comes true + happy ending] [Sweet, innocent, and oblivious girl × devoted top student with a secret crush] Yuncheng High School had two famous students. One was Yun Zhixia, a top student in the humanities. The other was Chen Shixu, who consistently ranked first in the science track. One excelled in the humanities, the other in science. Their paths could hardly have been more different 9.7kReads8.6Score1.3k14d adds

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   This book is about a male protagonist who has a crush on a female protagonist for three years. To get closer to her, he gets the highest score in the science stream of his grade, while she gets the highest score in the humanities stream. He even sings on stage for her, which is super sweet. The female protagonist later finds out about all this, and the male protagonist's crush is finally won over! [Laughing][laughing][kissing] Both the male and female protagonists have great personalities and their love is mutual. Don't be fooled by the low rating now, because it's still being serialized, and the rating will increase later. Keep it up!

2. 2 假 I Pretended to Seduce a Possessive Mogul, but He Took the Bait 假装勾引病娇大佬，谁知他上钩了 Sweet Xiaobei甜小贝Modern Romance299k WordsCompleted [Lovesick Obsession, Sweet Romance, Transmigrate into a Book, One-on-One and Faithful Couple] Xia Yuan transmigrates into a twisted novel and becomes the wicked supporting female character who meets a tragic end. Her only chance of survival is to cling to the deranged male lead. System: “Win over the deranged male lead, and you can go home!” Xia Yuan smiles sweetly. “I’ll make the deranged male lead the happiest person in the world!” - The deranged male lead builds a gold-wire cage with his own 24.9kReads9.3Score2.1k14d adds

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   Hehehe, those three books definitely have to be it!

3. 3 穿 Transmigrated as the Powerful Minister's Wife Who Died Young, I Read Minds and Went on a Killing Spree 穿成权臣早死妻，我靠读心杀疯了 Woof Woof Sweetheart汪汪充甜宝Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + 11-year age gap + both leads are each other's one and only + heroine can read minds] After transmigrating, Shen Wangshu became the legitimate youngest daughter of the fallen Yongning Marquis's household. The moment she opened her eyes, she was told she had to marry Chen Ting, the General Who Pacifies the Nation, who was rumored to have had seven wives die before him. They said Chen Ting was eccentric and reclusive, a much older man who rarely came home. Plenty of pe 7.1kReads9.2Score99814d adds
4. 4 快 Quick Transmigration: The Lovesick Big Shot, Come Nicely into My Arms 快穿：病娇大佬乖乖入我怀 Little Red Shrimp一只小红虾Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted To piece together her wayward disciple’s soul, the beautiful and alluring Goddess Bai Wei enters worlds of quick transmigration. The usually icy-cold werewolf commander eventually becomes her obedient big puppy. The most unhinged demonic leader in the martial world only wants to live a quiet, poor life with her. A powerful figure in the Paramount ballroom, dressed in a long gown, makes her the hottest star around. When the apocalypse arrives, the special forces captain gives her hope of survivin 318Reads9.1Score10314d adds
5. 5 当 Be the Internet Emperor and Live a Shameless Life 当网络皇帝，享缺德人生 Evil Mother Orangutan恶毒母猩猩Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [An electronic sycophant’s fan + a heroine who rules the internet like an emperor + a top-tier star who’s lightning-fast at picking up jokes] [Dating show + memes + face-slapping + super sweet] Ji Huanshu transmigrates into a tragic romance novel as its heroine. Her Actor boyfriend wants her to give up her heart and corneas for his gravely ill first love, yet refuses to make their relationship public. His fans assume she’s a desperate doormat, and she’s relentlessly attacked until she becomes th 30.7kReads8.9Score4.8k14d adds

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   Reborn into an old-fashioned, angsty novel where the protagonist is supposed to have their eyes, heart, and kidneys gouged out, everything changes when the original leads unexpectedly bump into the villain on a variety show. Where's the villain who was supposed to be just a background character? How did he become a top celebrity? Where's the pitiful original owner? How did he become the CEO's younger sister? When the system returns, it turns out that everything he followed was actually the villain's pursuit of his wife after his accidental death in a car accident.

6. 6 渣 After Dumping the Devoted Wolf King, the Phoenix Regrets It 渣了纯情忠犬狼王，凤凰后悔了 Light Steps轻行Ancient Romance509k WordsCompleted [Domineering Phoenix Goddess × loyal, lowly Wolf King] [1v1 + the male lead suffers + unfaithful heroine seeks redemption + love rekindled + lovesick male lead] All Bai Ning ever wanted was to fall in love and live a good life. She never imagined that her most respected master would suddenly be ambushed and killed. So, the day before she was to marry the man she loved, she instead married the Wolf King, resolving to avenge her master from then on. But she never expected the all-powerful Wolf Kin 3.7kReads8.5Score29214d adds

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   Currently watching, highly recommended! A humble, loyal, fluffy wolf king emperor, the male lead suffers a lot, 1v1, and the male lead is also a hopeless romantic.

7. 7 龙 Madam Long, Mr. Yi 龙夫人，亿先生 Dai Hui代回Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted A cool-headed, aloof heroine × a devoted, steadfast hero [This is the second book. For the first, read "Doctor Luo, Mr. Long."] One is a tycoon who built a business empire; the other is the head of a century-old clan, reborn through bloodshed. They’re evenly matched! They thought their paths would never cross, but he was the first to fall in love. "A Luo, I love you. Could you love me too?" "A Luo, will you love me today?" "I don’t care who you are or what your motives might be. I just want you 250Reads—Score11814d adds

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   The male lead has a crush on the female lead, and the two secretly marry, leading the female lead to believe that the male lead dislikes her. Later, the female lead goes missing but is found by the male lead, who then confesses his feelings forcefully!

8. 8 心 My Heart Races! A Secret Crush! My Childhood Friend Is Beautiful and Sweet-Voiced 心动！暗恋！小青梅她人美声甜 Moonfield Mountain Fox月野山狐Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Heart-Throbbing Secret Love: My Childhood Friend Is Beautiful and Sweet is now available] [Sweet Campus Romance | Childhood Friend Takes the Lead | Groveling to Win Her Back | Secret Love] Qiao Zhen dreamed of fragments of memories from her past life: "For seven years, she followed the aloof campus heartthrob Ji Xian, obedient and gentle, offering him her whole heart, only to be casually cast aside." After finally coming to her senses, Qiao Zhen was crushed and left without 32.9kReads9.5Score3.9k14d adds

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   This!!! It's a perfect match!!!

9. 9 垃 The Villain I Found in a Trash Can Is Well-Behaved and Clingy 垃圾桶里捡的反派病娇又乖又黏人 Fireworks Marshland烟花沼泽Sci-Fi & Apocalypse312k WordsCompleted A redemption story [transmigrate into a book, apocalypse + obsessive, doting romance] [gentle, steadfast girl ✖️ deranged, scheming, love-struck villain] -❤️“That poor kitten you found in the trash is filthy? No problem. Just clean him up and he’ll be your boyfriend!”❤️- - After inexplicably transmigrating into a book, Nan Ye found a pitiful boy beside a garbage heap in the old district. He was pale and pretty, but filthy. Then she suddenly activated the System and discovered that Shen Qi was th 5.3kReads9.3Score69814d adds

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   The first book features a male lead who is obsessive, clingy, has cat ears, and is a master of manipulative tactics. The female lead is a transmigrator who is gentle, independent, and clear-headed (post-apocalyptic setting, happy ending). The second book is a post-apocalyptic episodic story about redeeming the villains. The writing is excellent, and the characters are well-developed (completed, happy ending).

10. 10 穿 Transmigrated Into a Book: The Doomsday Mad Villain Becomes a Pitiful, Clingy Sweetheart 穿书末世疯批反派变成可怜撒娇精 Fireworks Marshland烟花沼泽Sci-Fi & Apocalypse503k WordsCompleted (Apocalyptic anthology + Saving the villain) ♥ Transmigrated-into-a-book supporting character + Apocalypse + Sweet romance and redemption + Healing a gloomy, beautiful, strong, tragic man ♥ Story One (Complete) [Warmhearted college student ★ Beautiful, strong, tragic, unhinged villain] ❗☆ Jiyuan can be an unhinged villain with silver hair and countless lives on his hands, or a gloomy, pitiful little thing, covered in scars, who acts all sweet and needy in front of Chacha @_@ ❗ After finishing a 5.1kReads9.1Score54914d adds
11. 11 女 After Disguising Herself as a Man and Faking Her Death, Everyone Begged Her to Come Home 女扮男装死遁后，全员跪求我回府 Li MuMU李木MUAncient Romance477k WordsCompleted When Jiang Zhao’s brother shoved her into the freezing pool, Yan Weiqing jumped in and rescued her. The poor scholar who had once taken her home, only to be abandoned by her without a word, had now become a rising star at court with a brilliant future. She shrank back, eyes darting away, afraid to acknowledge him. She missed the flicker of pain in Yan Weiqing’s usually cold eyes. Later, Yan Weiqing asked if she wanted to leave with him. Jiang Zhao refused without a second thought. She turned awa 3.8kReads8.4Score50114d adds

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    A proud and arrogant man paired with a proud and arrogant woman, a perfect match, hahaha [smirking] So what if he cultivates the Path of Ruthlessness? His wife has run away, so he'll switch to the Path of Compassion and chase after her, hahaha [admiration]

12. 12 沙 The Goofy Supporting Character's Cultivation Journey 沙雕女配修仙记 Little Frog Goes Ribbit小青蛙呱呱叫Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + both leads are each other's first and only + slow power progression + gradual romance + falling in love over time + happy ending] [A lively, overlooked servant girl vs. a cold, emotionless Sword Venerable who cultivates the Heartless Way] As the heroine of a novel about a woman adored by everyone, naturally, the whole world revolves around her. From the aloof and noble sect master of the Sword Sect to the domineering, carefree sovereign of the demon realm, the wickedly char 8.2kReads9.0Score1k14d adds
13. 13 战 The Battle-Hardened Husband Dotes on His Wife, Who Takes Their Kids and Rules the World! 战少超护短，夫人率崽飒翻全球！ Seven-Mile Deer七里鹿Modern Romance1.9M WordsCompleted “Miss Jiang, you have a handsome fiancé, so why did you cheat on him with an old man? And how did you manage to kill the old guy?” Five years ago, Jiang Yuexi was framed by her stepsister and smeared with accusations of wanton debauchery. She fled abroad! Five years later, she returns as a miracle-working doctor, bringing two genius babies with her, only to suffer a crushing defeat. The two genius babies have their sights set on their scumbag dad. The older one hacks into the corporate system, m 1.7kReads9.2Score71614d adds
14. 14 听 Be Good and Get Candy, Misbehave and Get Beaten 听话有糖吃，不乖就挨揍 Keep It Up, Mang Mang忙忙加油Modern Romance279k WordsCompleted [A spoiled, short-tempered little phoenix ✖️ An even more short-tempered, father-and-mother-in-one superstar] Everyone had heard that the Xie family’s precious daughter was delicate and meek, with a sweet, gentle disposition. They only found out the truth after she moved in. Climbing onto rooftops and tearing them apart was routine. Getting into fights was her idea of entertainment. Overnight, superstar Shen went from being heaven’s favored son to an “older brother apologizing on his kid sist 2.2kReads9.3Score20214d adds
15. 15 新 The Rules of a Newlywed Secret Crush 新婚暗恋法则 Qi Xue栖雪Modern Romance522k WordsCompleted [Roguish heartthrob x cool beauty | Reunion after years apart | Slow-burn romance | Secret crush] As a student, Qi Shangzhi was arrogant, unruly, and impossible to tame. Blessed with a face so stunning it could make a living, he got away with anything on the strength of his looks. He was a regular on the school confession wall and forums, and the sight of his shirt lifting as he dunked a basketball became part of their youth. Though Zhou Chengye was beautiful, she was quiet and kept a low profil 32.5kReads9.2Score4.2k14d adds
16. 16 别 Don’t Mess with His Little Darling 别惹他的小可怜 Dai in Her Boudoir呆字闺中Modern Romance535k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] [Published under the title Blazing Sun] [Cocky, unruly, flirtatious young master from Beijing’s elite circles x delicate yet resilient top student who’s been bullied] [Campus Romance x Healing x Top Students x Mutual Devotion] Tang Yu is the top student at Qingyuan High School, but she has endured years of bullying. When she’s driven to the brink, she sets her sights on the new transfer student. He’s cocky enough and wild enough. That day, bruised from head to toe, 47.8kReads9.5Score7.7k14d adds

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    School bullying happens frequently, but how many victims find their own escape route? The boy is flamboyant and unrestrained, yet harbors a touch of arrogance, his eyes filled with doting affection for the girl—this story is so sweet! (May all students stay away from school bullying.)

17. 17 我 The Eleventh Year After My Death 我死后的第十一年 Pika Black皮卡黑Modern Romance574k WordsCompleted [Reborn face-slapping + a beloved family reunited] [Brilliant, dazzling heiress vs. a powerful man who seems refined and radiant but is, in truth, a dark and obsessive ghost] Lin Mo opened her eyes to discover she had transmigrated to the eleventh year after her death. As she lay dying, she learned that this world was a novel, and all three of her younger brothers were villains. Her second brother was a ruthless CEO who wore Buddhist prayer beads and was in love with the heroine, making an enemy 22kReads9.1Score3.3k14d adds

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    The male lead is really a pervert, and the female lead is like a runny egg—seemingly innocent on the surface, but secretly rotten inside. She's excited when she discovers the male lead's little secrets, without a hint of fear.

18. 18 诱 She Seduces Him, and the Hong Kong District's Little Tyrant Turns into a Lovable Goofball 诱她，港区小霸王秒变二哈 Not So Dark Under the Lamp灯下不黑黑Modern Romance644k WordsCompleted [Secret crush x sweet romance x the second male lead wins] [Can be both cool and sweet x the little tyrant of Hong Kong] That July, Feng Wu climbed a tree to rescue a cat. Xu Xingchi happened to pass by and pulled up the hem of his T-shirt. “Awu, toss the cat down. Your big brother will catch it.” In the blink of an eye, Xu Xingchi had grown up. He gave her a cold smile. “Feng Wu, eat the mango for her, and I’ll agree to get engaged to you.” With everyone watching, Feng Wu ate the mango bite by 27kReads9.2Score3.6k14d adds

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    Super good! 👀 Highly recommend the male lead – seemingly arrogant but secretly a proud and pure-hearted lover.

19. 19 肆 Recklessly Tender: President Zhou Is Flirtatious and Full of Tricks 肆意温柔，周总他又撩又茶 A Spring一个泉Modern Romance222k WordsCompleted Everyone says Zhou of Hengyan Group is so refined and dignified that he’s beyond reproach. Then someone overhears his friends teasing him for being whipped. He curls his lips into a smile and casually takes a jab at everyone present. “Still drinking? I’ll pass. My wife would worry about me.” “Quiet, everyone. I need to call and check in with her!” “Wait, you guys don’t have wives keeping tabs on you? How pitiful.” Everyone else: ... After finally marrying the woman he’d had a crush on throughou 35.6kReads9.4Score3.5k14d adds

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    The male lead has a crush on the female lead. After she dumps the scumbag boyfriend, he finally musters the courage to confess, and the female lead gradually falls for him too. The female lead is gentle, beautiful, clear-headed, independent, and career-minded; the male lead is very good at loving, often getting jealous and acting cute. It's a great read!

20. 20 九 The 1990s: Back to One Month Before My Husband's Tragic Death 九零：回到丈夫惨死前一月 Wealth and Prosperity金银富贵Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Female-led period business drama + raising a child + unruly heroine + gentle, devoted husband + mutual healing] [Short drama now streaming] In her previous life, Su Ai was a gangster. She smoked, played cards, drank, and got into fights, and she didn't give a damn about anything. She even stole a handsome village doctor away to be her husband and had a well-behaved child with him. Her biggest regret was causing trouble and getting her husband killed at home. Even after she later built a busine 21.7kReads9.2Score3.2k14d adds

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    The title might not tell you much, but once you read it, you'll find that the male lead is really quite delicate. He's always getting bullied by the female lead, it's really good!

21. 21 休 The Day I Divorced Him, My Mortal Enemy Came to Claim Me by Imperial Decree 休夫当天，死对头他奉旨抢亲 Orange Squared橙子二次方Ancient Romance107k WordsCompleted [Male rivalry + not a wish-fulfillment novel + not both pure + the second male lead chases his wife after losing her + the male lead fights to claim her] [The spoiled heiress x the devious, blunt heir to a marquis] Ten years of devoted love, then an elopement and a marriage beneath her station. Lu Xianzhu thought she was Xie Tingyun’s one and only. Until she was kidnapped, and her desperate blood-written plea for help fell on deaf ears. When he got the news, Xie Tingyun said coldly, “Offer the k 507Reads—Score10414d adds

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    👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻A lot of misunderstandings and stubbornness, but the ending is good! You deserve it!!!

22. 22 糟EN Oh No! The Little Zombie Accidentally Became a Big Shot 糟糕！小丧尸一不小心就成了大佬 Sui An Ya岁安呀Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsCompleted [Apocalypse x food hoarding x devoted couple x sweet romance x little zombie heroine x super badass, high-output hero] Torrential rain, typhoons, tsunamis, thunderstorms, the disappearance of Earth's magnetic field, zombies, monsters, supernatural abilities, and more... Congratulations, you've entered the main storyline of the apocalypse. The whole world is about to be reshuffled. From here on, survival depends on your life, your luck, and yourself. - While everyone else is still screaming in a 76kReads9.5Score10.4k14d adds

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    The male protagonist has had a crush on the female protagonist since they were very young. They were classmates at the time, and the female protagonist was their class monitor. However, they were separated for a while, but the male protagonist still loved the female protagonist. This is a post-apocalyptic zombie novel. The female protagonist becomes a little zombie, but she still has her own will. Later, she is taken back by the male protagonist. Moreover, they do not build their own base; they belong to the country's combat team.

23. 23 吸 Vampire Knight: I Am Yuki Kuran 吸血鬼骑士之我是玖兰悠雪 Qian Yunxu千云絮Anime Fanfiction122k WordsCompleted I wanted to give my favorite anime character a happy ending. Of course, this is a bit messy, and a lot of it is incoherent. I didn’t handle the details well, so just think of it as rewatching the anime and reminiscing about Kuran Kaname. To be clear in advance, everything follows the original anime, and I’ve explained it all in the blurb. If you don’t like it, you don’t have to read it. I won’t force anyone. 205Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Oh dear, you can take a look.

24. 24 藏 Hidden in Midsummer 藏于盛夏 Autumn Chill秋日凉Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted A heads-up before you start ❗️: One of the side couples is a gay couple, so please skip this if that bothers you. [The print edition under the same title is now available] [Healing × Love that grows over time × Angsty school romance] Sweet, gentle, well-behaved student × rebellious, handsome bad boy That midsummer seemed hotter than any before. The girl in the graduation photo smiled sweetly, with a boy in a white shirt grinning boldly behind her. They met in midsummer, and parted in midsummer t 84.2kReads9.6Score14.8k14d adds
25. 25 小 Little Plum Blossom, Can I Kiss You Again Today? 小青梅，今天能不能也亲一下？ Strange Fruit奇异的果Modern Romance252k WordsCompleted [Blunt, goofy ray of sunshine × Scheming, tsundere fake tough guy] [Childhood sweethearts + Mutual devotion] When Lu Lin was a kid, he was such a menace that even dogs were afraid to wag their tails in front of him. But at some point, a soft little girl started following him around... along with her cat. Lin Yang trotted along behind Lu Lin every day. To his face, she called him “Boss” with the utmost enthusiasm, but really, she was just looking for free food and lodging. At first: “Boss, give m 19.7kReads9.4Score2.6k14d adds

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    Hey everyone, I've recently struck gold! "My Little Sweetheart's Back for More Food and Drinks" is absolutely amazing! The straightforward, goofy, and cheerful Lin Yangyang meets the cunning and arrogant Lu Lin. These childhood sweethearts are mutually attracted, and from their freeloading days to their heartfelt confessions, every scene is incredibly sweet! Who wouldn't want someone like Lu Lin—the boss when they were kids, who wants to marry them as adults, and who even bakes them little cakes? 😭 Trust me, everyone should watch it! You won't regret it!

26. 26 重 Back in High School, My Childhood Friend's Nemesis Made Me Blush 重回高中，被竹马的死对头撩红脸 Extra Salty Salted Fish咸鱼超级咸Modern Romance372k WordsCompleted [School-life rebirth + groveling for forgiveness + second male lead wins] [A well-behaved heiress vs. a handsome, hard-hitting cool guy] To outsiders, Zhu Zhixi and Gu Qishen were childhood sweethearts, a perfect match destined to be together. When he was a teenager, Gu Qishen treated Zhu Zhixi like a precious jewel. In his twenties, he kissed another woman, and Zhu Zhixi slapped him hard across the face. Zhu Zhixi couldn’t believe Gu Qishen would fall for someone else, just as Gu Qishen couldn’ 19.1kReads8.8Score2.3k14d adds

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    This book features a male lead who has a crush on the female lead. It's a rebirth novel. It's incredibly sweet and easy to ship. Our male lead, Xie Jin, seems really great!

27. 27 误 She Stumbled Into a School for Nobles, but All She Wants Is to Make Money! 误入贵族学校，她只想搞钱！ Grape Milk Tea with Pearls芝芝葡萄加珍珠Modern Romance505k WordsCompleted [Sweet group-adored romance, a story of redemption, also known as: The Heroine Only Wants to Make Money] Santoria is a private aristocratic academy attended by the children of wealthy merchants, scholarly families, and politicians. While students at ordinary schools bury themselves in problem sets, hoping to get into a good college, these young masters and young ladies must learn how to expand their networks and uphold their families’ reputations. Power, money, connections, and resources are top 28.2kReads9.4Score4.1k14d adds

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    It starts with unrequited love, then turns into open affection. It's incredibly good, featuring an ensemble cast of wonderful young people. Pure love is the most powerful thing; it's mutual, with a proud yet late-blooming puppy. They're clear-headed and discerning, not just mindlessly pampering each other.

28. 28 御 Beast Taming: All Things and the Paths of Fate 御兽：万象与命途 Feather in the Sky天上羽Urban2.5M WordsOngoing [Beast Taming + Lighthearted + Academy + Status Panel + Evolution + Daily Life + Another World] In the Illusory Spirit Star Domain, on Spirit Star, the year 2152 of the Spirit Star Calendar marked the arrival of the dimensional rifts. Vast numbers of spirit beasts from different planets, factions, and races surged through dimensional rifts scattered across Spirit Star. After twenty-five years of fierce battles, the Human Federation finally defended Spirit Star, at the cost of losing three of 47.2kReads8.9Score3.5k14d adds

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    So pretty! [Smile][smile][smile]

29. 29 相 On Our Blind Date, the Heir to a Wealthy Family Took Me to Register Our Marriage 相亲当天，豪门继承人拉着我领证 Gu Lingfei古凌菲Modern Romance5.9M WordsOngoing [Sweet romance + Marriage Before Love + male lead pretends to be a pig to eat the tiger] On the day of her blind date, Hai Tong impulsively married a stranger. She thought married life would be ordinary and built on mutual respect. Instead, her new husband turned out to be a clingy human piece of glue. What surprised her most was that whenever she ran into trouble, he would step in and resolve everything with ease. Whenever she asked about it, he always said he was just lucky, until one day she 173.9kReads9.5Score6.7k14d adds

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    A domineering CEO's revenge story: the male lead spoils the female lead and even gets jealous of her son.

30. 30 绝 A Terminally Ill Loser's Remaining Days: Live It Up at Any Cost 绝症屌丝的残生：以命换爽 Crab from Beigang北港的蟹Urban301k WordsCompleted Li Yanwen is a security guard at a residential complex, earning a meager salary each month. He has no money, no family, and no partner: a complete loser. Lately, he has occasionally suffered dizzy spells and fainting. When he goes to the hospital for a checkup, he learns he has a brain tumor. What a bolt from the blue: his life is turned upside down. He can't afford treatment, so he can only give up and wait to die, or go wild before the end and experience some of life's pleasures for once… What 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "Are You Crazy! The Son-in-Law Actually Controls the Global Economic Lifeline" Synopsis Example: "A business tycoon, driven to his death by his wife's family in his past life, is reborn as the most pathetic son-in-law of the Su family. Just when he thought he was about to repeat his old path of revenge, he discovered he wasn't the only one reborn— His mother-in-law hands him a black card: 'Son-in-law, this is the start-up capital.' His wife, with red eyes: 'This time, it's my turn to protect you.' And the system panel in his arms displays: [Host detected slacking off, reward: World's Richest Man Experience Card]"

31. 31 都 The City’s Strongest Live-In Son-in-Law 都市最强赘婿 Little Ice-Cold Feet小脚冰冷Urban7.5M WordsCompleted A year ago, he became a live-in son-in-law, earning the honor by saving a wealthy young heiress suffering from leukemia. A year later, after she recovered, the heiress kicked him out of her home. He vowed to become an even more prestigious live-in son-in-law, make the heiress regret her actions, and show her what it means to be utterly out of reach. 12kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds
32. 32 被 Forced to Marry Into Her Family, I Rose to Power Through Farming and Conquered the World 被逼入赘，我种田崛起横扫天下 Ancient Moonlit Night古明月夜Historical3.0M WordsOngoing [The drama adaptation, After Marrying into My Brother’s Wife’s Family, I Became a King Through My Own Ability, is now airing!] Ten years held hostage, and nobody cared. One day of reckless spending, and the whole world knew! I spent over ten years in the capital as a hostage in my younger brother’s place. Then I came home, only to be forced into marrying into another family. I’m done putting up with this! After Lin Feng left home, he made cement and gunpowder, smelted steel, and built cannons 22.2kReads8.4Score1k14d adds
33. 33 特 The Edge of a Special Forceswoman 特种女兵之锋芒 Purple Qilin麟之紫Modern Romance799k WordsCompleted Gun-toting beauties and violent female generals: who says women can't go wild? Clad in military uniforms and armed with deadly weapons, female soldiers can show their edge too! 36.6kReads9.5Score3.8k14d adds

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    The female lead is so cool! Watching this movie felt like it fulfilled my dream of being a soldier. You'll definitely regret not watching it!!!

34. 34 一 I Transmigrated and Became Xu Qin 一朝穿越我成了许沁 Mu Lingxiao慕灵晓Female-Channel Fanfiction216k WordsCompleted An accident transmigrates me into Xu Qin, the person I hate most. No matter. I get to start over, so I’ll be a Xu Qin whom everyone loves, one who makes flowers bloom just by looking at her. You like the simple pleasures of life, like drinking plain rice porridge and eating spicy snack sticks. Then I’ll enjoy the rich life for you. That’s the kind of simple pleasure I want, too. I love Mom Fu and Dad Meng. And Meng Yancheng. Song Yan? What’s that? Can his sharp jawline peel apples for me? All of 230Reads6.1Score—14d adds
35. 35 烟 Fireworks: Meng Yichen's Beloved 烟火：孟宴臣的心尖宠 Meaty Pomelo多肉西柚Modern Romance182k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + powerful family alliance + Su Mingyu + Meng Yanch Chen] A mutually healing match made in heaven. Su Mingyu woke up one morning to find she had entered the hit TV drama Fireworks of My Heart and become Meng Yanch Chen's legal wife. She had no interest in this forbidden romance and only wanted to cuddle up with her mother. But Xu Qin wouldn't let it go, acting out and feeling wronged at every turn... After losing the Meng family's protection, she finally learned how c 95Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 36 盗 The Grave Robbers' Chronicles: Brother, Thank You for Coming 盗笔：哥哥，谢谢你来了 A Hint of Warmth in the Cool凉痕微暖Mystery101k WordsCompleted Bai Luo accidentally transmigrates into The Grave Robbers' Chronicles and takes in two well-behaved younger brothers. By chance, he learns that the two sweet boys he raised and spoiled are destined for a terrible ending. Bai Luo laughs in anger. They dare scheme against his boys right in front of him? Has he gone soft, or have these people gotten too full of themselves? Only after everything is over does he discover that it was all fated. Did the gods take pity on them, or is another plot underw 270Reads6.9Score10314d adds
37. 37 炮 The Cannon Fodder Childhood Friend Is the Male Lead’s Darling 炮灰青梅她是男主的心尖宠 Handsome Summer Blossoms帅夏花Modern Romance191k WordsCompleted Note: This story is divided into two volumes. Volume One tells the story of the present, and it’s sweet. Volume Two tells the story of the past, and it’s angsty. Synopsis: Shi Xin is a mysterious quick transmigration mission-taker. But while carrying out her final mission, she regains her emotions and wins herself a devoted childhood friend~ Shi Xin: I’m just a cannon-fodder childhood friend of the male lead’s cannon-fodder. Why is he spoiling me like I’m the most precious person in the world? ( 56Reads8.5Score—14d adds
38. 38 穿 Transmigrated as the Cherished Darling of the Era 穿成年代娇气团宠掌心宝 Lots of Silver银子多Modern Romance382k WordsCompleted As a genius all-rounder who had reached the peak of every field, she transmigrated into the body of a pitiful three-year-old who had been beaten to death by her mother. Just when everyone in the village thought Su Baibai was doomed, the Zhang family, with its three boys, adopted her. She wanted for nothing and became the apple of the whole family’s eye. The villagers were sure the Zhangs had gone crazy. A mighty big shot with a secret identity set out to lead the whole family to prosperity. Her 4Reads6.0Score—14d adds
39. 39 天 Good Heavens! The Top-Tier Star's Moonlight Muse Is Actually Me! 天呐！顶流影帝白月光竟然是我！ Tian Yao甜幺Modern Romance272k WordsCompleted [Showbiz + reunion after years apart + male lead’s secret crush + dating show + face-slapping + healing] Movie Emperor He Jingqi has someone he can never forget, his unattainable first love. Chu Ci had heard about her ever since she entered showbiz. Although she and the movie star had been classmates, she had no idea who this first love was. Until the day, on a variety show, the movie star was asked to call his first love. He placed the call, and everyone held their breath. The next second, Chu 42.1kReads9.2Score6.6k14d adds

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    ① Ten years of unrequited love, a marriage in a single day ② Redemption through the entertainment industry

40. 40 穿 Transmigrate to the 1970s: With a Childbearing System, I Marry an Infertile Officer 穿七零：带生子系统，嫁不育军官 Wish Granted, Stroke by Stroke如愿笔笔Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Childbearing System (not primarily about having children) + military marriage + abundant supplies + satisfying read + no outrageous characters + sweet romance] [A stunning psychologist with a childbearing System + a stern-faced, fierce military officer who can’t have children] Xu Qingluo is a rising star in the field of psychology in the 21st century. Her parents and grandparents are all world-renowned psychology experts. After transmigrating to the 1970s, she becomes the youngest granddaughter 23.2kReads9.0Score2k14d adds

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    Xu Qingluo, a stunningly beautiful psychologist who transmigrated from the 1970s, possesses a built-in fertility system but chooses an "infertile" military officer as her husband? Everyone worries for her: marrying Zhou Yuheng, a top soldier, is handsome, but he can't have children! Who knew that not long after joining the army— "Battalion Commander Zhou's wife is pregnant?!" "She even opened a psychological clinic, and foreigners are coming to see her?" "I heard she's made a fortune just treating foreigners?!" A cold-faced military officer vs. A charming young wife with a system—sweet romance + easy money + raising a child, this is going to be a sure thing! Click to read the full story and see how she turns the tables and slaps everyone in the face!

41. 41 穿 Transmigrate and Open a School in Ancient Times 穿越之我在古代开学堂 Boy Who Loves Coconuts爱吃椰子的小男孩Ancient Romance159k WordsOngoing (A slice-of-life farming story with an ensemble cast) The Third Prince’s residence. There are some new faces at this year’s poetry gathering. A graceful young gentleman, handsome as a painting, dazzles the crowd with several charming young men at his side and takes first place with his clever verse. The lovely young boy onstage, looking like an immortal, smiles and says, “If you want to study poetry, come to Baijin University!” The House of Abundant Gold and Jade. The high red curtains are dra 17Reads6.3Score—14d adds

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    *Delayed Love Letter* is set on a university campus and tells the story of Meng Shuhe, a gentle, beautiful, and well-behaved girl, and Shi Heng, a haughty young master. Shi Heng is the female lead's childhood friend; he has secretly loved her for a long time, but hides his feelings because she sees him as someone she dislikes. After breaking up with her boyfriend, the female lead has a ridiculous past with the male lead, and the two become entangled. The male lead is arrogant yet deeply affectionate, and his emotions fluctuate depending on the female lead's actions. Their interactions are full of sweetness and ambiguity. *The Only Desire* is a campus-to-urban drama. At seventeen, Sang Li is fostered by the wealthy Kuang family and meets the arrogant and aloof Kuang Ye. Kuang Ye appears indifferent to Sang Li, but he secretly cares for her and will stand up for her when she's in trouble. Later, he directly confesses his feelings to her. After Sang Li goes abroad, the two separate. Upon their reunion, Kuang Ye remains deeply affectionate. His arrogance manifests in his stubbornness, but deep down he only wants to hold onto Sang Li. The plot is full of sweetness and twists.

42. 42 唯 My One and Only Wish 唯一奢望 Su Zhi Ne苏吱呢Two Female Leads131k WordsCompleted (This is one of my very early works, everyone. I'm dying of embarrassment, so please stop searching for it!) (Back then, various obstacles meant some of the wording in the story wasn't quite right. That's all my fault!!! But once a story is complete, I can't revise it anymore! I'm sorry, everyone! *clasps hands*) (If you'd like to read my work, check out my other historical romance, "Pearl Curtain, Jade Screen", or my campus romance, "Chasing Spring Colors"! Thank you, everyone, and I hope you h 5Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 43 校 The School Bully Turned Omega, and Now the Obsessive Alpha Is Losing Control 校霸B变O后，撩得偏执A失控了 Azure Mountain Isles蔚蓝山屿Two Male Leads347k WordsCompleted [ABO + sweet romance + two powerful leads + happy ending + college setting, adult protagonists] [Arrogant campus bully young master x scheming, seemingly proper alpha] Shen Xingyan, a notorious campus bully at Jin University, had been unlucky since childhood. He choked on water, tripped while walking, and was plagued by all sorts of ailments, big and small. As a beta, he loved chasing after people. Once he won them over, he would break up with them in less than a day. The whole school even sta 8kReads9.4Score1.6k14d adds
44. 44 谁 Who Says the Emperor's Uncle Can't Have Children? She's Already on Her Second! 谁说皇叔不能生？她都二胎了！ A Thought of Books一念书Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Short drama: A Fragrant Remedy to Win My Lord) [Farming + sweet romance + bickering couple + devoted to each other + HE] Regent Xiao Xingyan led his troops against the enemy for three years and won a great victory, but was ambushed by the enemy and suffered damage to his ability to have heirs. The imperial physician diagnosed him with a serious difficulty in fathering children in the future. The Grand Empress Dowager worried herself sick over it, and everyone in the court was deeply concerned, 17.5kReads8.9Score2.1k14d adds
45. 45 你 You Broke Your Promise 你失信了 Shi Qingyao十清杳Modern Romance138k WordsCompleted The acclaimed signature work You Broke Your Promise by popular author Shi Qingyao, now with 40,000 new words of never-before-published content! Sensitive girl Xiang Yu VS golden boy Song Huaishi. I had to play out the whole secret-crush story, so I loved him year after year. It was an ordinary day. Just as she closed her eyes, Xiang Yu suddenly thought of Song Huaishi: Song Huaishi, neat in his clothes and radiating warmth. Song Huaishi at seventeen. Still in his school uniform, he leaned lazily 68.9kReads9.5Score12.5k14d adds

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    He hid his joy, planting a seed of unrequited love in a corner unknown to anyone. In "You Broke Your Promise," the male protagonist, amidst the torrent of time, quietly gazed at the female protagonist's figure. Every fleeting glance, every silent helping hand extended when she faced difficulties, was filled with his deep affection. He watched her laugh, indulged her in her antics, yet never dared to confess his feelings. That careful protection, that unwavering willingness to shield her from the storms of life, were all hidden in the details of his daily life. But fate played a cruel trick, and repeated missed opportunities made his love increasingly suppressed. Until one day, the female protagonist broke a promise, shattering his inner peace, and those suppressed emotions surged forth like a burst dam. Could he muster the courage to confess his unrequited love, buried by time? And would the female protagonist realize that there had always been such a deeply affectionate man by her side? Come to "You Broke Your Promise" and explore this story of unrequited love filled with regret and excitement, and feel the burning emotions hidden deep in the male protagonist's heart that he has never spoken of.

46. 46 婚 After Marriage, She Became Addicted to Me 婚后，诱她上瘾 Bestseller Tangtang爆款糖糖Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted A workplace nobody, drunk at the company’s annual party, accidentally knocked on the CEO’s door. “Mr. Huo, I heard that any woman who gets to be with you must have saved the galaxy in her previous life?” “Want to find out?” “Mm.” Tipsy and giddy, Shi Ye threw her arms around his neck. After sobering up, Shi Ye consoled herself: if her first man was someone as devastatingly handsome as Huo Mingchuan, then getting fired wasn’t such a bad deal. Who would have thought he’d say, “Marry me. I’ll take 7.6kReads8.6Score79114d adds

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    "Oops! CEO Huo Sends 'I Miss My Wife' to the Wrong Group Chat": The domineering CEO accidentally sends "I miss my wife" to the company's main group chat, instantly shattering his aloof persona! The entire company watches his embarrassing moment online, his barely concealed affection colliding with his naive and innocent wife. The misunderstanding is filled with sweet moments, so sweet it's addictive!

47. 47 病 The Lovesick Character Persona Has Fallen Apart 病娇人设崩塌了 Sweet Peach Yaoyao甜桃夭夭Modern Romance575k WordsCompleted [The print edition is coming soon and will be available on all platforms. See you at 7:00 p.m. on July 31!] Xie Huai, the famous young heir of the capital, fell in love at first sight with Song Nuan, the dazzling freshman representative on stage, when he was a freshman in high school. Xie Huai suffers from depression and is possessive and volatile. He won't let any boys near Song Nuan, and anyone who gets close ends up expelled. Terrified, Song Nuan is forced to transfer schools, but Xie Huai fo 50.6kReads9.4Score5k14d adds

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    A depressed young master meets a gentle female lead. From high school to the workplace, the crazy male lead's unrequited love comes true. I was immediately captivated by this setting!

48. 48 我 I'm Pregnant with My Archenemy's Baby 我怀了死对头的崽 Mu Zhenzhen穆蓁蓁Modern Romance485k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + no angst + childhood friends + lighthearted daily life] Ji Shu and Jiang Zhijing have never gotten along. Since childhood, they've seen each other as a thorn in their side, and their biggest goal has always been to take each other out. When they grow up and enter the entertainment industry one after the other, their fans become just as fiercely opposed. Ji Shu hates Jiang Zhijing more than anyone in the world. Then one day, she discovers she's pregnant with his child! While film 10.5kReads9.2Score78314d adds

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    Unrequited love + entertainment industry + pregnant runaway + childhood sweethearts + mutual attraction. Both are sharp-tongued, the male lead has a crush on the female lead, they bicker and pamper each other, it's totally my style! I don't know what to say, it's just super good! 🤩 [Learned something]

49. 49 甜 The Dating Show Is Sweet as Can Be, and They’re Childhood Friends! 甜爆恋综，他们竟是青梅竹马！ Li Yaya李芽芽Modern Romance880k WordsCompleted Meng Qi is a low-key, mysterious rising actress known for her acting, while Yu Ye is a top-tier star with a naturally roguish charm. Their names seem like an unlikely pair, until a single photo suddenly sends them rocketing to the top of the trending charts. Bystanders cry, “They’re perfect together!” while his girlfriend fans panic: “Stay away from my husband!” Meng Qi wishes she could! But she’s already on a dating reality show, so how does she keep running into him? After a few episodes, his 24.8kReads9.2Score3.2k14d adds

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    This book meets the requirements and tells the story of the young couple on the opposite side of the road.

50. 50 球 Beyond the Table: The National Table Tennis Prodigy Falls for a Movie Star 球台之外：国乒小天才恋上女明星 Carving a Boat to Find a Meal刻舟求饭Sports344k WordsOngoing [The rating is low because the novel was just listed. It will gradually rise.] [If you don't like it, please move on. Don't leave a low rating just to be spiteful.] In 2013, Song Wanli, representing the entertainment world, filmed a promotional video for table tennis. She stepped into the national team's training hall and saw Lin Yizheng for the first time. From then on, she never looked at another boy. He went from substitute to starter. She weathered the ups and downs of money and public opini 12.7kReads6.1Score1k14d adds

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    This story perfectly matches the male lead, a brilliant young table tennis player, and the female lead, a top student who suddenly becomes a star in the entertainment industry, radiant and elegant. The male lead has secretly loved the female lead since he first saw her at age 16, but she doesn't think much of it and only sees him as a younger brother. The male lead often blushes like a puppy in her presence.

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