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1. 51 梁 President Liang, Stop Torturing Me! Secretary Li Just Wants to Retire! 梁总别虐了，黎秘书一心求退休！ Nan Qian南浅Modern Romance408k WordsCompleted By chance, Li Yin gained the ability to hear the thoughts of CEO Liang Muli. Everyone says Liang Muli, the head of the corporation, is famously cold-tempered and ruthless, even toward his own family. No secretary has ever lasted a month in the CEO’s office. And Li Yin had the misfortune of becoming the new secretary. Luckily, she somehow gained the ability to hear Liang Muli’s thoughts. In public, the CEO looks inscrutable and impossibly distinguished. In private, he’s a hopeless romantic. [The 293Reads7.3Score10314d adds
2. 52 惊 Shocking! After Secretary Lu Quit, President Wen Went Crazy 惊！路秘书辞职后，温总他疯了 Antelope Yangyang羚羊羊Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted As the chief secretary, Lu Jin had always been sensible: gentle, considerate, soft-spoken, and compliant. She was impeccable both at work and in private. Until news came that her boss was getting engaged. She promptly handed in her resignation. The man was stubborn and coldhearted. He asked no questions and made no attempt to keep her, but paid her every cent she was owed. He never expected the face-slapping to come so soon. After quitting, Lu Jin seemed to become irresistible to everyone. There 2.4kReads8.2Score13314d adds
3. 53 一 One Night of Mistaken Flirting, and I Spoil Her Rotten 一夜错撩，宠她入骨 Eight Thousand Miles八千里Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + both leads are inexperienced + mutual flirting + sweet romance + comedy + irresistible chemistry and no holding back... Definitely worth reading, trust me] Who says a domineering CEO has to be cold and aloof? He just hasn’t met her yet... A perfect stress reliever, and ridiculously sweet, even their arguments are sweet. That night, in her desperation, Lin Xiaonuan knocked on the door of Room 1818 and accidentally got involved with the most ruthless, distinguished 12.9kReads9.2Score1.8k14d adds
4. 54 咸 The Slacker Secretary's Live Rants About the CEO 咸鱼秘书在线吐槽总裁大人 Kan Lin阚凛Modern Romance151k WordsCompleted If anything sounds familiar, just say I copied it (heart). Lighthearted slice-of-life, no angst. [Lie-flat secretary Shen Qinghe × unconventional, aloof mind-reading CEO Gu Yansheng] Shen Qinghe's life philosophy as a lazybones: good pay, little work, and a peaceful life of lying flat. Before falling in love, King of Hell Gu Yansheng had one rule: make money! Make money! Make money! Shen Qinghe never imagined that the terrifyingly imposing “Living King of Hell,” Gu Yansheng, had a secret no o 225Reads—Score10114d adds
5. 55 温 Secretary Wen, Stop Flirting. President Gu Is Begging You to Take the Top Spot 温秘书别撩了，顾总跪求你上位 Gu Xingyou顾星柚Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof beauty who knows how to draw people in + scheming, possessive CEO + groveling pursuit + 1v1 + sweet romance] Wen Qingli had worked diligently by Gu Tingyao’s side for five years, never daring to entertain any improper thoughts. Then one night, a single mistake landed her in his bed. “Secretary Wen, find out who the woman from last night was.” Wen Qingli’s heart pounded with fear. “Yes, Mr. Gu.” She only wanted to keep the truth under wraps. She never expected him to corner her again 757Reads8.4Score10414d adds
6. 56 穿 I Became a Secretary, and the Abstinent CEO Spoils Me Rotten 穿成秘书后，禁欲总裁超宠我 Xiyun Ningning西云宁宁Modern Romance309k WordsCompleted [Powerful CEO + transmigration + workplace + mutual devotion + sweet, doting romance] Lin Xiran died in an earthquake and transmigrated into the body of a CEO’s secretary. Long bangs hid most of her face, huge black-framed glasses covered her eyes, and her uniform was several sizes too big. Every last bit of it crossed her personal line. Change it. Change every last thing. On Monday morning, the receptionist asked, “Excuse me, miss. Do you have an appointment?” Lin Xiran smiled shyly. “Sorry, 4.4kReads8.3Score44414d adds
7. 57 宠 Spoiled Rotten! The Tycoon’s Sweet Little Wife Wins Over the Whole Family 宠爆了！财阀小娇妻甜翻全家 Yi An Candy壹桉糖Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced + marriage first, love later + seven-year age gap + possessive, fatherly male lead + groveling redemption] Xie Jinchen, the current head of the top-tier Xie family in the capital, is cold and dignified, disciplined and proper, with a distant temperament that makes him seem above it all. Jiang Minghua, the youngest daughter of the Jiang family, is their cherished darling, spoiled and adorable, beautiful and wealthy, practically a living Barbie doll. No one would ever 5.6kReads8.8Score64414d adds

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   This novel is so sweet.

8. 58 捡 I Picked Up a Big Shot to Live With Me 捡个大佬当同居 Xu Jingyuan Who Loves Boat Congee爱吃艇仔粥的许竟源Modern Romance131k WordsCompleted On a rainy night, the down-on-her-luck Su Wan finds an injured, unconscious Lu Chen on the street. After the mysterious man wakes up, he not only easily solves her rent troubles, but also gives off an air of distinction at every turn. As they grow closer, the mystery surrounding Lu Chen's identity only deepens. A photo in his wallet of a woman who looks just like Su Wan, and his murky connection to the "Old Master," leave her full of questions. Then a mysterious text arrives: "He's getting close 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   My darlings, you've been searching high and low for CEO romance novels! Looking for a story about a CEO and his secretary? This one, "Picking Up a Boss as My Roommate," is amazing! The female lead is incredibly capable, never resentful or weak, and always ready to confront challenges head-on with a sharp tongue. Her interactions with the 'boss' are hilarious, the plot is incredibly engaging, and it perfectly meets all your requirements. You won't regret reading it, so go check it out!

9. 59 佔 Possessing Jiang Xi 佔有姜西 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance4.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Sweet Romance + Two Strong Leads + PDA-Filled Romance + Mutual Devotion] A job interview at a bar leads two people with nothing in common to meet for the first time. One is a private tutor, the other a cold-faced King of Hell. One does the flirting, the other does the pampering. Later, no one could have guessed that the elegant, aloof Qin Zhan would turn into a clingy burr. Their everyday life after getting together is even too much to watch... “Wifey...” “Hmm?” “Could you comfort me 47.7kReads9.5Score4.8k14d adds
10. 60 墨 Mo Chenyan, I Still Love You So Much 墨辰宴，我还是很爱你 Mo Xiaoyu沫小遇Modern Romance201k WordsCompleted Qiao Xingchen was the warmest star in Luo Yiyi's student days, while Luo Yiyi was his whole world. It turned out that Qiao Xingchen had merely strayed into the mortal realm, and on the day he returned to his rightful place, he was already Mo Chenyu, the sole heir of the Mo family. Luo Yiyi, I'll never let you go. The deepest trap in this world is Mo Chenyu's schemes. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Having a mouth means slow reaction time; what follows is forced love.

11. 61 重 Reborn on the Eve of Our Marriage Registration, the Hong Kong Tycoon's Heir Kneels to Win Me Back 重生领证前夕，港圈太子跪着追妻 Meat Bun Auntie肉包小姨Modern Romance511k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication; short-form drama episodes are being released] [Both leads are faithful to each other + face-slapping + pregnancy before love + reborn, sweet and satisfying, with no angst] [She pursues her husband during the marriage, driving the arrogant, cold-hearted crown prince to the brink] A gentle woman who handles things ruthlessly, a delicate beauty in poor health VS a sharp-tongued but henpecked ice prince - Shu Hui got pregnant after a one-night stand with the heir to a powerf 42kReads9.2Score4.2k14d adds

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    This one isn't about a secretary, but the female lead is reborn. After being reborn, her only goal is to register her daughter's birth, and then she dumps the male lead. It's a very good read; I read it on another account, and the author's writing is excellent.

12. 62 顶 The Ultimate Favorite: Mr. Zhou's Darling Wife Is Irresistible 顶级偏宠，周总的娇妻太撩人 Shi Shuyi诗书一Modern Romance406k WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + devoted to one another + age gap + sweet romance + mutual devotion] [Power player from a wealthy Beijing family + Hong Kong gangster heiress] Qiao Xinyi married Zhou Yize for her brother’s sake, so the Zhou family would step in and save her family business. Zhou Yize married Qiao Xinyi for his grandfather’s sake. The Qiao family patriarch had once saved the life of the Zhou family patriarch. Bonus scene: Zhou Yize looked at his wife, who had gone out of her way to celebra 201Reads7.2Score—14d adds
13. 63 我 I'm Already in the Late Stages of Cancer, So What's Wrong with Going a Little Crazy? 我都癌症晚期了，疯一点怎么了 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance525k WordsCompleted Original title: I’m Already in the Late Stages of Cancer, So What’s Wrong with Going a Little Crazy? Lin Qian, hailed as the most eligible young lady in the capital, was gentle, refined, elegant, and proper. She could read at three, write poetry at five, was exceptionally well-read, and excelled at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Everyone who met her praised her without end. Lin Qian had been raised from childhood on the principle: “At home, obey your father; after marriage, obey your 20.5kReads9.4Score2.2k14d adds
14. 64 错 A Misplaced Seduction 错位引诱 Shen Xingxu沈星许Modern Romance339k WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name is now streaming. [Sweet, seductive siren × cold-hearted, ruthless heir] [Flirtatious push and pull + the powerful one finally yielding + strangers in public, passionately kissing in private] Song Chuwan had known since childhood that she was the Mu family’s illegitimate daughter, unfit to be seen in public and forced to endure whatever abuse her identical-looking older sister dished out. Then one day, because her sister was born infertile, she threatened and bri 8.7kReads9.3Score99114d adds
15. 65 离 After I Quit, My Former Boss Wouldn’t Leave Me Alone 离职后我被前上司缠上了 Runaway Rabbit在逃兔子Modern Romance4.0M WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] The most humiliating thing Song Xiang ever did was serve as Yan Lihan’s “personal secretary” for five years. She gave him everything, but the heartless man tossed her off to some far-flung backwater the moment he got bored. Life in exile was supposed to be tough, but maybe the god of misfortune had finally left her. As soon as Song Xiang reached the grassroots level, her back stopped hurting, her legs stopped aching, and she gritted her teeth and charged straight to 11.2kReads9.1Score2.3k14d adds
16. 66 不 The Not-So-Dominant CEO and His Lazy Stepmother 不霸气总裁与咸鱼后妈 Scallion Pancake with an Extra Egg手抓饼要加鸡蛋Modern Romance450k WordsCompleted The short drama The Not-So-Dominant CEO and His Lazy Stepmom is now available on Tomato. [Sweet Romance + Comedy + Married First, Love Later + Straightforward Leads + Both Leads Speak Their Minds] [Warning 1: The son is the male lead's biological child. Skip this if that bothers you.] [Warning 2: About twenty chapters involve entertainment-industry variety shows, but they're just the female lead's gossip-watching side quest! She won't enter the industry herself. Skip this if that bothers you.] T 29.9kReads9.5Score4.1k14d adds
17. 67 夺 Claiming Her as My Wife 夺她为妻 Sweet Knife with Fire Wheels带风火轮的甜刀Modern Romance480k WordsCompleted [The male lead’s desperate pursuit to win her back + the second male lead takes his place] Yu Sheng was the heir to a prestigious family with a century of history. His secret wife was an obscure hand model. When his wife asked for a divorce, he readily agreed. He chatted over drinks with his friends. “I’m just trying to teach her a lesson. Give it some time, and she’ll come back on her own.” But when Yu Sheng finally turned back, his eyes red, she had already become someone else’s wife. Yu Sheng 11.9kReads9.0Score1.1k14d adds
18. 68 震 What?! Someone Stole My Secret Identity 震惊！有人抢我马甲 Lazy Baozi宝子懒Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The Ji family of Jiangcheng has a private rule that is never shared with outsiders: when you turn twelve, you have to choose. Either become a caged canary, enjoy the wealth and comfortable life your family provides, and marry for family ties when you come of age; or leave your comfort zone. The family will only cover basic tuition and living expenses, and you'll have to make your own way in the world. Ji Yu thinks the choice is obvious. Of course she's leaving. Let whoever wants to marry for fam 13.9kReads8.9Score1.8k14d adds
19. 69 寒 A Poor Scholar's Tribulation of Great Tang's Beauties 寒门状元大唐红颜劫 Yin Qianchen银千臣Historical356k WordsCompleted Li Guo’er, the Tang Dynasty’s most beautiful woman, is Princess Anning and the youngest, most beloved daughter of Emperor Zhongzong, Li Xian. The most seductive princess in the Tang Dynasty, she is strikingly similar to the protagonist’s wife. After the male lead transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty, he discovers that Li Guo’er looks exactly like his wife. Determined to save the only person in this world who reminds him of family, he works tirelessly and vows to save Li Guo’er, who was killed at ju 345Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Several very good works, featuring a female lead who is the CEO's secretary.

20. 70 沪 Shanghai Auntie’s AI Male Model 沪上阿姨AI男模 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Urban857k WordsCompleted The protagonist, Wang Chen, struggles to survive in an apocalyptic world during the Great Depression, then unexpectedly transmigrates to an alternate-world Shanghai in the 1990s. And so Wang Chen’s happy life begins! 4.2kReads7.1Score27414d adds
21. 71 真 The Live-Action Anime World 真人日漫界 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Sports252k WordsCompleted In the future, global attitudes toward marriage and relationships have become warped, and nobody gets married or has children. As a result, the population has plummeted, leaving only 120 million people worldwide. Eastland has 38 million survivors, its cities lie in decline, and human civilization stands on the brink of extinction. 493Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 72 十 Ten Days, Eighteen-Year-Old Great-Grandma, I'm Not a Scumbag 十日十八岁太奶我不是渣男 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Urban767k WordsCompleted [Urban Imagination] [Surreal] [Multiple Female Leads] [Beijing-Circle Heiresses] [Beautiful Women Around the World] [Entertainment Industry Stars] [Web-Novel Heroines] [Most Beautiful Heroines on Screen] 251Reads6.9Score14514d adds
23. 73 天 Living the High Life as a Young Master 天上人间当少爷 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Urban543k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 2.4kReads8.3Score11114d adds
24. 74 我 I Become a Scoundrel in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils 我在天龙当曹贼 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Male-Channel Fanfiction264k WordsCompleted The male lead, Yin Qiancheng, worked himself to death in Shenzhen, then transmigrated into the world of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. He obtained a brain-development and dream-insertion System AI. To return to the future, he brought all the female leads of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, those beautiful older sisters, back to modern Shenzhen. 3.3kReads6.9Score13314d adds
25. 75 风 The Feng Family’s Treasured Mother and Daughter 风家的宝贝母女 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Two Male Leads232k WordsCompleted A novel about love, marriage, and redemption. If I don’t wear the golden headband, how can I save you? If I put on the golden headband, how can I still love you? A love story about the mother and daughter of the Feng family! 1.1kReads6.5Score—14d adds
26. 76 崇 A Western-Obsessed Me Meets a You Born and Raised Here 崇洋媚外的我遇上土生土长的你 You Are Not My Everything你不是我的全部Urban174k WordsCompleted From worshipping all things foreign to protecting our culture, from conflict and division to integration and coexistence, this story seeks to explore how we can rediscover the roots of our cultural confidence in an era of globalization. Just as tea and coffee can share the same morning, tradition and modernity will eventually find a balance. 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Love at first sight stories are good.

27. 77 我 I Have a Lover in My Hometown 我在故乡有情人 You Are Not My Everything你不是我的全部Modern Romance289k WordsCompleted They are all ordinary people. Their language is the sort that accompanies everyday actions in real life: unconsciously, naturally, and simply, they speak of the things they intend to do and set about doing on the surface. They cannot reveal their inner essence or prove they have the right to act. Nor can they claim that the tragedy they belong to is free from the constraints of chance and the peculiarities of individual personalities. And they are even less able to reflect deeply and express the —Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 78 宝 Treasure Boy: The Stay-at-Home Dad 宝藏男孩之家庭煮夫 You Are Not My Everything你不是我的全部6k WordsCompleted The Treasure Boy Who Runs the Household 21Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 79 马 Ma Feifei’s Career Ascension 马菲菲职场飞升记 Glass Cliff玻璃悬崖Modern Romance338k WordsCompleted Ma Feifei, the department belle of Bingcheng University of Technology, can’t stand living in a cramped Dongguan urban village with her first love, Xu Hui. After seeing the duplex mansion of Jiang Qingshan, a section chief at a Taiwanese-funded factory, the thought of “saving herself twenty years of hard work” takes root in her mind and grows wild. In the name of love, she gets Xu Hui “transferred” to Foshan, then launches a precise “late-night campaign” to win over Jiang: late-night requests for —Reads—Score—14d adds

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