I Want That Bitter Feeling of Jealousy, or a Chasing-the-Wife-to-the-Crematorium Story 想看吃醋的那种酸涩感，或追妻火葬场

1. 251 爱 Love Turned Upside Down: The Female Side Character Who Captivates Everyone 爱意颠倒【女配万人迷】 Mom of Zhao Gouqu赵沟渠妈妈Modern Romance251k WordsCompleted Wei Xinghe unexpectedly discovered that she was the cannon-fodder female supporting character in a novel. In the story, she was merely the “ex-girlfriend” mentioned once in the male lead’s backstory: a materialistic gold-digger who took his money before he dumped her. After that, the heroine appeared, and the male leads embarked on a torturous romance of chasing one another in circles. Male lead number one: a domineering CEO; Male lead number two: the CEO’s younger brother, a puppy-like bad boy; 6.4kReads9.3Score618Shelves
2. 252 顶 A Top-Tier Star Has a Crush on Me? Turns Out I'm Not a Fangirl Dreaming It All Up! 顶流暗恋我？原来我不是梦女！ Gardenia Berry栀子莓莓8k WordsCompleted A top-tier star has a crush on me? So I wasn't just a delusional fan after all! 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Vinegar, vinegar, vinegar ε=ε=(ﾉ≧∇≦)ﾉ [Smirking][Smirking][Admiration]

3. 253 老 My Husband Kept a Mistress at Work. I Stormed In, and He Begged Me on His Knees Not to Leave 老公在公司养小三，我杀到公司后，他跪着求我别走 Gardenia Berry栀子莓莓6k WordsCompleted My Husband Kept a Mistress at the Office. I Stormed In, and He Fell to His Knees, Begging Me Not to Leave 1Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 254 剧 After Moving in Together on Set, the Top-Tier Star Went Crazy (Meng Ziyi / Li Yunrui) 剧组同居后，顶流他疯了（孟子义/李昀锐） Gardenia Berry栀子莓莓15k WordsCompleted After Moving in Together on Set, the Top-Tier Star Goes Crazy (Meng Ziyi/Li Yunrui) 471Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 255 海 The Queen of Hearts Can’t Settle Down: Mr. Mu, Your Wife Is Single Again 海后难收心：慕总，太太又单身了 Ah17ya啊17yaModern Romance264k WordsOngoing [Social butterfly + older woman/younger man romance + obsessive love + intense push and pull + devoted male lead, experienced female lead] [Cool, glamorous, untamed doctor vs. scheming, unhinged heir to a powerful family in the capital] Everyone says Luo Xi is the capital’s most notorious socialite, flirting everywhere, partying every night, and always chasing young men. She just likes making the same mistakes all women like to make. But who could have guessed that the day Luo Xi left the countr 223Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 256 微 Tipsy Rose 微醺玫瑰 Jiujiu Cat纠纠猫Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted The print edition is now available. [Qipao Designer & Bar Owner · Redemption] Chi Huaiye first truly sees Sheng Tengwei at “Bu Wu Zheng Ye.” She catches his eye in a blue-green qipao. Someone asks him if she's smoking hot, and he replies, “Slim waist, shapely hips. Not bad.” / Later, as usual, Sheng Tengwei leans against the bar and orders a “Life's Comings and Goings.” She quietly watches Chi Huaiye mix drinks before her, then says casually, “Chi Huaiye, why don't we get married? I'll support y 3.4kReads9.3Score454Shelves
7. 257 娇 Sweetly Hidden Love 娇藏蜜恋 My Male God, Buy Me a Chicken Drumstick男神请我吃鸡腿Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted [Both Pure, One-on-One] A nasty, handsome, arrogant rich boy vs. a spoiled, clingy canary girl + The long road to winning his wife back Award-winning actress Sheng Yi has been in show business for years. With her three rules, kiss double, bed double, and nude double, she has clinched the crown of “Queen of Water.” The media’s assessment of her is spot-on: “Mediocre acting, incredible resources. Who exactly is the mysterious sugar daddy behind her?” At a private banquet, someone shouts for Sheng 15.4kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves
8. 258 那 So What? It's Not Like I Did Anything Worse Than Dump the Crown Prince 那咋了，不就是渣了太子爷吗 Xu Tu许涂Modern Romance392k WordsCompleted [Sharp, clear-eyed beauty with a sly, flirtatious streak × Tsundere young master who talks big but is pure-hearted] Lin Yu is the unrequited-love female supporting character in a CEO romance novel. After her confession is rejected, she awakens to her own free will without warning. Realizing how foolish she’s been all these years, she immediately decides to stay away from the male lead. She has no intention of getting involved in the main couple’s affairs, but accidentally overhears Young Master 2.8kReads8.6Score192Shelves

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   So pretty! (｡･ω･｡)ﾉ♡

9. 259 第 The Fifteenth Letter 第十五封笺 Xin, Not Xin是欣不是忻Two Male Leads114k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + both virgins + past and present lives + school life + ensemble cast] · Psychological healing through a guiding, loving partner, and belated salvation for a people-pleaser · Brilliant physics genius forced to become a businessman × quirky middle-school math teacher · A wistful sunflower × a bright little deer Synopsis: In late April in Beijing, Chen Huaishu died of stomach cancer, leaving behind only a cat, some money, and a house. Jiang Yaoqi, his ex-boyfriend of three yea 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Yes, yes!

10. 260 你 You Cheated! I'll Marry Your Uncle! What Are You Freaking Out About? 你出轨！我嫁你小叔！你疯什么？ Handwritten Meatball手写的丸子Modern Romance530k WordsCompleted Both leads are virgins + second male lead gets the girl + impulsive marriage + love after marriage + planned for a long time + punishing scumbags and face-slapping + tycoon spoils his wife without limits Steady, fatherly gentleman with a possessive streak × sweet, gentle, well-behaved girl who later becomes a little brat (because the male lead spoils her) On her wedding day, her fiancé runs away to comfort the impoverished student they once supported together. Every trending topic that day is ab 5.9kReads8.7Score677Shelves
11. 261 傅 President Fu’s Cold-Hearted Guilty Wife 傅总的冷情罪妻 As Vigorously as Fire如火如荼Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [The short drama of the same name is now streaming on Douyin! Come watch!] [Tortured romance + CEO + obsessive love + possessiveness + groveling to win her back] Shen Yan loved Fu Xinghan for ten years, and married him. After two years of marriage, the woman Fu Xinghan cherished returned to the country. Shen Yan became a sinner beyond redemption, and he cast her aside like worthless trash. Blind to the truth, he did everything he could to torment her until she was broken, making her life a livin 2.1kReads8.4Score173Shelves
12. 262 风 Spring Never Returns as the Years Go By 风过流年春不归 Yuan Xinyang袁昕阳Modern Romance467k WordsCompleted [Feuding wealthy families] [Business warfare] [A woman’s growth] At the engagement banquet, he exchanged rings and kissed Gu Junqing, the heiress of a wealthy family. In a corner, she held the arm of her fiancé, Lin Haosen, and gently touched her belly. A month earlier, he had knelt on one knee in London to propose, telling her, “Wait for me to come back.” Just two days later, he held a press conference in Hong Kong and announced a marriage alliance. She gritted her teeth and turned to the 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story of a top-tier wealthy family, business warfare, and a ten-year romance that couldn't withstand the weight of family honor. The female lead is quite capable; after being dumped, she marries the male lead's business rival while pregnant! The male lead is jealous, bitter, and torn! Serves him right!

13. 263 乖 Good Girl! After a Drunken Night, He Kisses My Red Lips and Holds Me Close 乖！醉夜亲红唇，京圈少爷揽腰哄 Light a Lamp for the Moon给月亮点灯Modern Romance446k WordsCompleted Sweet and delicate beauty x Beijing’s wealthy young heir + both leads are virgins + marriage first, love later + bickering couple When Deng Yuanyuan woke up, she found herself in bed with her sworn enemy, Zhou Yu. She’d boarded a cruise ship to escape an arranged marriage, never expecting to run into Zhou Yu there. The night they got drunk, Zhou Yu laid her on the bed and coaxed her. “Want to marry me?” Deng Yuanyuan pouted. “What’s in it for me?” “Swipe my card until your hand gets tired.” The 8.7kReads9.1Score776Shelves
14. 264 替 After Marrying in My Brother’s Place, My Cold-Faced Uncle-in-Law Loses Control Again 替兄代娶后，冷面权臣小叔又失控了 Mo Jianwei墨见微16k WordsCompleted After Taking His Brother’s Place as the Groom, His Cold-Blooded, Powerful Uncle Loses Control Again 757Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Short ancient romance novels with a bittersweet feel

15. 265 我 I'm in Love with the Moon 我恋月亮 Ning Yuchen宁雨沉Modern Romance368k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] Wen Yan, a cello prodigy who had fallen from grace, returned to Lianyi City and reunited with her childhood friend, Jiang Tinghan. Jiang Tinghan was always picking on her, resenting her and blaming her for leaving without a word all those years ago. Yet just to see her again, he threw himself into track and field, transforming from an arrogant little troublemaker into a sports star who brought glory to his country. - Wen Yan's world had once been utterly dark, with 788Reads9.3Score104Shelves
16. 266 残 The Disabled Young Master’s Personal Little Caretaker 残疾少爷的贴身小保姆 Xu Mihuan须觅欢Modern Romance223k WordsCompleted [Bittersweet tension + reunion after years apart + angst with sweetness + devoted favoritism] [If you like tragic endings, you can stop at the end of Volume One. If you prefer happy endings, keep reading ❤️❤️❤️] The light that illuminated his endless years of darkness had finally arrived, but he was covered in scars, steeped in gloom, and so humble that he wasn't even worthy of reaching out to touch it... Is it just because of the difference in our status? It's more than status. Your life is too 331Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is disabled and has psychological issues. He gets secretly jealous when he sees the female lead chatting happily with his healthy and cheerful brother.

17. 267 醉 A Drunken Sleepover Lands a Good Girl in Her Best Friend's Brother's Bed 醉酒留宿乖乖女错上闺蜜哥哥的床 Xu Mihuan须觅欢Modern Romance417k WordsCompleted [Reunion After a Long Separation] [Restraint and Proper Conduct] [A Vast Difference in Status] [Mutual Secret Crush] [Tender, Unreserved Devotion] The tipsy, dazed young girl murmurs a soft, sweet "big brother," wanders into his bedroom late at night, and nestles against him without a care in the world. At dawn, she wakes in a panic and flees in disarray. Her heart has quietly begun to stir, though she has yet to realize it... 13.4kReads—Score996Shelves

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    These days, which male lead doesn't get jealous? "Mastering Captain Li's Thousand Layers of Schemes" is the same; the female lead plots to make the male lead go through a nightmare of chasing after her. But I can't post it here. If you're interested, you can click on my profile picture; it's on my homepage!

18. 268 夜 Kisses Every Night, A Ruthless Power Broker Who’s Unstoppable 夜夜索吻，疯批权臣嘎嘎猛 Shui Bingyue水冰玥Ancient Romance364k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Forced Love + Love at First Sight + Two Strong Leads + Lighthearted Comedy + The Pursuit of His Wife] To save her mother, she, a woman from the modern world, successively gets involved with Zhou Zhiheng, Vice Minister of Justice, and Xie Zhizhuo, the current Grand Secretary. Caught between these bitter rivals, she struggles to survive, treading carefully at every turn. On the road, two carriages, one black and one purple, came face-to-face in a narrow passage. Both curtains we 2.1kReads6.8Score100Shelves

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    The second male lead is too strong; he almost got his wife stolen away. His road to winning her back is long and arduous.

19. 269 逾 Sinking Into Love Past the Deadline 逾期沉溺 Mi Anxia米安夏Modern Romance726k WordsOngoing Tang Yiming and Sun Jia first met three years ago, when they signed a prenuptial agreement. She thought their marriage was nothing more than a deal that suited them both. But he loved her and was afraid to reveal his true feelings, so he hid them behind a facade of absurdity. She didn't love him, but was grateful that he'd helped her when she was down. Then she happened to find him keeping silent vigil by her grandmother's sickbed. She accidentally caught him tearing up the suggestive invitation 2.2kReads—Score160Shelves

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    The story is brutally honest with the female lead: misunderstood, humiliated, heartbroken, and contemplating divorce... Then it's brutal with the male lead: kneeling in the ancestral hall, enduring family punishment, and begging with red eyes not to leave... But the sweet moments are equally intense! The male lead has secretly loved the female lead for years, silently clearing away all obstacles. This profound "the whole world doesn't know I love you" is more heart-wrenching than a straightforward confession.

20. 270 玩 Toying with a Twisted, Obsessive Mad Dog, She Gets Chained Up, Grabbed by the Waist, and Kissed 玩弄阴湿疯犬，她被缠上锁链掐腰吻 Star's Return星回Modern Romance681k WordsCompleted [Top-Tier Push and Pull + Possessive Hero + Caged Canary + Bittersweet Before the Payoff] [Cold-Blooded Psycho x Irresistible Beauty] Everyone in Beijing's elite circles knows that Jiang Yan is Zhou Zhenting's most obedient and sensible lover. For three whole years, by day she is the CEO's special assistant, clearing every obstacle in his path. By night, she is his intimate lover, at his beck and call. Jiang Yan thinks she must mean something special to Zhou Zhenting, at least. That is, until Zh 1.6kReads7.2Score102Shelves

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    CEO novels featuring a wife-chasing-after-the-cremation scenario

21. 271 二 The Husky and His White Cat Shizun 二哈和他的白猫师尊 Meat Bun Won't Eat Meat肉包不吃肉Two Male Leads1.4M WordsCompleted [The audiobook adaptation of the same name, starring Gu Jiangshan and Sanshi, is complete. Tune in and give it a listen!] Mo Ran thought becoming Chu Wanning's disciple had been a mistake. His master was far too much like a cat, while he was like a silly dog wagging its tail and fawning over him. Dogs and cats can't reproduce together, and the silly dog hadn't wanted to reach out his fluffy paws toward that cat in the first place. He'd always thought dogs should be with dogs, like his senior bro 100.4kReads9.7Score19.3kShelves

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    To win back a wife, you still need to consider the water level.

22. 272 老 I Chased You and You Turned Me Down! Fine, I'm Outta Here 老娘追你你不要！那就拜拜了您嘞 Missing Feather失联羽毛Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted [The leads are each other's only one / The heroine is goofy and socially anxious / The hero is cold and a hopeless romantic / From campus to the wedding altar / She pursues him, then he pursues her, then she pursues him again / Lighthearted comedy / Reunited after a long separation / Mending a broken relationship] Who would've thought goofy Wang Diyii had social anxiety? It made no sense, but it was true! To overcome it, she considered every possibility after a college friend from her hometown s 286Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Original novel fan][Already hooked] The male lead is practically drowning in vinegar, he's practically turning himself into a different color! [Laughing][Added to bookshelf]

23. 273 缠 Entangled Possession 缠绵占有 Sweet Woodruff繁缕花Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted Original title: Entwined Possession Bad Woman vs. Hopeless Romantic [Capital Tycoon from Beijing’s Elite Circle x Glamorous, Alluring Model + Male Stand-In + Winning Her Back + The Powerful One Bows His Head + Devoted Couple] Everyone in the upper echelons of the capital knew that Mr. Tan had a girlfriend who loved him deeply. No matter whether Tan Qishen was right or wrong, Yan Man would obediently come to soothe him. Yet Tan Qishen remained cold toward her. Yan Man could clearly feel it, but s 16kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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    These few books fit the bill, I recommend you check them out 👀

24. 274 夜 An Alluring Night 夜色旖旎 Sweet Woodruff繁缕花Modern Romance264k WordsCompleted The short drama is now available Originally titled: A Bewitching Night [Powerful Beijing socialite + Shanghai heiress × simmering tension × groveling pursuit × both leads are each other's first] Everyone in their circle knew that Ying Hengzhi was the most untouchable man in the capital. He was privileged yet self-possessed, cold and composed, and ruthless in his efficiency. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' victory banquet was the first time Zhou Xi saw Ying Hengzhi outside Room 1308. He arrived 13.5kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves
25. 275 小 After the Mute Girl Dies, the Cold Commander Weeps and Begs Her to Forgive Him 小哑巴死后，高冷指挥官哭求原谅 Crackle Pop, Nothing噼里啪没啦Two Male Leads629k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + reborn protagonist as the pursuer + ABO + marriage before love + regret and redemption + sweet romance, devoted to each other] [Cool-headed, decisive commander x sensitive, insecure mute] A political marriage binds Lu Zheng to Chu Yao, a mute man who barely seems to exist. Seeing Chu Yao’s timid, evasive gaze, Lu Zheng remains unmoved. He thinks it’ll be enough if they simply treat each other with respect. He’s just a little mute. There’s no way Lu Zheng will care about him. Th 2.8kReads8.7Score352Shelves
26. 276 撩 Flirting with the Crown Prince: His Long-Overdue Passion Is Irresistibly Sweet 撩诱太子：迟来的深情嘎嘎甜 Just a Tiny Bit More就吃亿点点Ancient Romance455k WordsCompleted [The short drama Jasmine in Your Embrace is now streaming on Hongguo. Thanks for your support!] [A resilient, scheming beauty VS a gentle crown prince who turns into a brooding new emperor] [Traditional historical romance + Sweet pampering + No transmigration or rebirth + Both leads are each other’s only love + One-on-one romance] To save her mother, she must become the crown princess and bear a legitimate son, securing the chancellor’s household against future troubles. She calculates, tempts, 9.4kReads9.2Score822Shelves
27. 277 绝 After My Terminal Diagnosis, My Contract Boyfriend Chased Me to the Crematorium in Tears 绝症后，契约男友哭着追进火葬场 Eighteen Bronze Walnuts十八铜核桃仁Two Male Leads291k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads, Old-School Angsty Drama, A Real Pursuit After the Breakup, Scum Top Transformed into a Crying, Devoted Dog, Angst Before Affection, Both Reborn, Happy Ending] [Stoic Bottom with a Terminal Illness & Hard-Mouthed-at-First, Tender and Affectionate Top] Lin Shi'an was diagnosed with lung cancer, with only three months left to live. Seven years ago, when Li Feng's mother was gravely ill, Lin Shi'an paid two million to buy ten years of his time and personally made him a popular movie 5.4kReads8.9Score518Shelves
28. 278 傅 President Fu, Stop Torturing Her. Your Wife Signed the Divorce Papers a Long Time Ago 傅总别虐了，夫人早把离婚书签好了 Starry River星河Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted After three years of marriage, Wen Liang still hadn't managed to warm Fu Zheng's heart. When his first love returned, all she got was a divorce agreement. “What if I were carrying our child? Would you still choose to divorce me?” She wanted to make one last attempt. But all she got was a cold reply: “Yes!” Wen Liang finally chose to let go. With her heart turned to ashes, she lay in her hospital bed and signed the divorce agreement. “Fu Zheng, we don't owe each other anything anymore.” But the f 716Reads9.1Score279Shelves

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    She went to the airport to pick him up the day she received her pregnancy test results, overjoyed. The first thing she did was tell him, only to find him and Bai Riguang leaving together. Three years of marriage had ended with divorce papers. "If we have a child, will we still get a divorce?" She asked. He coldly replied, "Yes." Heartbroken, she decided to let go.

29. 279 婚 After Marriage, Mrs. Jiang Is So Spoiled Her Eyes Turn Red 婚后上瘾，江太太被宠得眼角发红 Qing Qing Ci轻卿辞Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted Everyone in Haicheng knew that Jiang Jingyu and Nan Shiyu were famously distant. They separated as soon as they got married. One left for overseas to expand the business, while the other stayed in Haicheng, the pampered heiress of a wealthy family. They spent most of the year apart. Gradually, rumors spread through their social circle that they were only putting on a show and were about to divorce. The rumors grew more and more intense. Just as everyone was wondering when they would officially s 15.1kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
30. 280 年 Unbeatable with an Annual Pass 年卡无敌 Dong Shili东十梨Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted [One woman, two men + older, mature husband material + younger man who's sunny on the outside but an obsessive puppy underneath + heroine tames them both + all three are virgins] What does it feel like to reunite with your ex a year after breaking up? Looking at the tall, familiar yet unfamiliar man before her, Wen Zhijie shook his hand. Gu Yiyun's deep, unfathomable gaze slowly swept over Wen Zhijie's face. His cool, imposing demeanor was just the same as it had been on the day they broke up 126Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A 1v2 situation where two brothers and the female lead are locked in a power struggle, each vying for her heart.

31. 281 姐 How Many Sisters Do You Love? Your Lips Are Going to Be Kissed Raw 姐姐爱几个？姐姐嘴要被亲烂了 Xia Qing's Little Universe夏晴的小宇宙Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted I want to show women that an older partner doesn't mean someone ancient, let alone some old creep. It's shorthand for someone capable: someone who can support and guide you, and knows how to solve problems. Even someone younger can embody that role, so don't fall into the misconception that being older automatically means being capable. One woman and three men: the tough wolf-dog VS the first love VS the insecure man Female lead: Puts on a cold front, tries to act like a man in a position of pow 8.6kReads—Score278Shelves

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    Let's have a mutual pursuit! [Laughs]

32. 282 傅 President Fu, Your Wife Has Signed the Divorce Agreement 傅总，夫人已签离婚协议 Yunduan Qiqi云端七七Modern Romance359k WordsCompleted [Heartbreakingly tragic + intensely satisfying + stand-in + contract marriage + groveling pursuit of his wife] Powerful CEO of a wealthy family × coldhearted designer who has shut her heart away After three years of marriage, Lin Xi is Fu Hanzhou's most dutiful ornament and his beloved's personal blood bank. On the night she miscarries, he coldly signs the papers. “You're not worthy of bearing my child.” The day her heart dies, she leaves a blood-written note saying, “May we never meet again,” 4.9kReads—Score215Shelves

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    This one! First it's agonizing, then it's incredibly satisfying! A top-tier, massive "wife-chasing-after-the-crimson" story, a female-centric power fantasy. The heroine is relentlessly tortured at the beginning, then the male lead suffers terribly later, leaving him filled with regret. The writing is concise and fast-paced, brutally humiliating, and incredibly satisfying. Hope you enjoy it!

33. 283 一 Three Babies at Once: Young Master Xing's Obsessive Love 一胎三宝：邢少偏执宠 Little Red Ball红团团Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Xu Wancheng was the fiancée of the Third Young Master of the Xing family. When he was poisoned, she saved him. But just a few days later, he asked to break off their engagement. Xu Wancheng thought, he didn't like her, and she didn't like him either. So be it. After ending her engagement to him, she left the Xing family. A month later, she was shocked to discover three extra babies in her belly. Later, the man cornered her and gritted his teeth. “Our engagement hadn't even been called off yet, a 854Reads8.8Score290Shelves

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    Highly recommend! [Heart][heart][heart][heart][heart][heart][heart]

34. 284 顾 Mr. Gu, Stop Torturing Me. Your Wife Is Pregnant 顾总别虐了，夫人怀孕了 Little Red Ball红团团Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later] [Yandere] [Suave Villain] [Forced Love] [Angst Before Sweetness] [Taking by Force] [The Pursuit After the Divorce] [Unhinged, Brooding, Pathological Tycoon x Serene Beauty So Stunning She Takes Your Breath Away] Three years ago, Gu Xichen knelt for three days and nights just to marry Shen Qing. Three years later, on the day Shen Qing learned she was pregnant, Gu Xichen was fooling around with his mistress. Utterly disappointed in him, Shen Qing decided to secretly te 613Reads5.8Score—Shelves
35. 285 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, Two Obsessive Men Forced Their Love on Me 穿书后，被两个疯批强制爱了 The Sun and Moon Shine Bright是日月昭昭Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [Male Leads Who Are Chaste + Multiple Male Leads + Mary Sue + Forced Love + Taking by Force + Love at First Sight + Everyone Is Crazy + Obsessive and Unhinged + Scheming Yandere + Rivalry Among Men + The Long Road to Winning Her Back] After accidentally transmigrating into a book as a cannon-fodder supporting female character, Ye Youning wasn’t fazed in the least. “Why not just stay away from the main characters?” All Ye Youning wanted was to stay by her mountains of gold and silver, lie flat, a 18.8kReads8.1Score1.2kShelves
36. 286 她 After She Stopped Loving Him, Wen Yanqi Regretted Everything and Begged to Get Back Together 她不爱后，温言祁疯狂后悔求复合 A Penguin Who Has to Write Every Day每天都要码字的企鹅Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted [Both Pure + Imprisonment + Forced Love + Amnesia + Woman Pursues Man + Coercive Possession + Scheming and Obsessive + Love Grows Over Time + Playing Hard to Get + Angst Before Sweetness + Relentless Pursuit] Between her and him, one of them is always forcing the issue. When Shen Shuhe loved Wen Yanqi, he brushed her off with contempt and cold indifference. After accumulating enough disappointment, Shen Shuhe finally signed the divorce papers on a sunny day. She thought it meant freedom, never r 12.8kReads8.0Score463Shelves
37. 287 掠 Capturing the Capital’s Jade Beauty 掠养京枝 Shi Yuqi施鱼柒Modern Romance334k WordsCompleted [Mature man and woman, rekindled romance, reunion after years apart, flirtatious passion, coercive love, stealing someone else's partner, sweet and angsty, happy ending] (Heiress to a prominent Beijing family × powerful tycoon at the helm of a top conglomerate) Duan Jixiao was the ex who had gotten Wen Su the most hopelessly hooked. The day they broke up, he gave her plenty of reasons. The one she remembered most was: “You’re suited for marriage, but not for me.” Six years later, they unexpected 2.9kReads6.7Score225Shelves

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    The bittersweet feeling of jealousy, the agonizing process of winning back one's wife.

38. 288 季 Mr. Ji, Stop Torturing Me. Your Wife Has Divorced and Remarried 季总别虐了，夫人已离婚改嫁了 Yunduan Qiqi云端七七Modern Romance233k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead and satisfying revenge + remorseful husband’s pursuit + revenge + angst before the payoff + marriage by contract + punishing scumbags and face-slapping] Wealthy CEO × ruthless, vengeful designer For three years of marriage, I was as lowly as dust, while he treated me like an enemy. He let his first love move into our home, forced me to kneel and donate blood, and while I was miscarrying, he held someone else and said, “Filthy.” Everyone said Wen Li loved Ji Beichen so much sh 65Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book! Highly recommended!! A heart-wrenching read! Satisfying and cathartic!! A classic case of initial angst followed by intense enjoyment!! A tale of love and hate between a domineering CEO and a stoic designer, a classic tale of relentless pursuit and revenge, a powerful female protagonist's story of growth and revenge. Every chapter is suspenseful and full of twists and turns. The writing is concise and fast-paced. The female lead suffers initially, but the male lead suffers terribly later on, to the point of being utterly humiliated – incredibly satisfying! Read it with confidence!

39. 289 热 Love Gone Awry 热恋偏差 Nong Ying侬影Modern Romance506k WordsCompleted [An author focused on emotions, with no special tricks. No textual analysis, rankings, or borrowing ideas. Please respect the characters in the book. Infringements will be pursued.] Cold, ambitious man (Xu Kuang) × spoiled rich heiress (Li Shuyu) [Not-quite-siblings + mutual salvation + marriage before love + she leaves with the baby + he chases her after she leaves] 1. Everyone in their circle knew Xu Kuang didn't like Li Shuyu and even went out of his way to avoid her. Few knew that the two of 17.1kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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    Both are very good, and the author's writing style is excellent.

40. 290 今 Tonight, CEO Li Kneels to Kiss Me 今夜，厉总跪着吻我 Warm Love Ink Feather 11暖爱墨羽11Modern Romance115k WordsCompleted “Wen Wan, you're nothing but a fake bride brought in to take someone else's place.” On their wedding night, Li Chenyuan sneered as he gripped her chin. Wen Wan smiled. She may have been forced to marry in her sister's place, but she was determined to shatter his arrogance in this wealthy family's battlefield. She hacked into his System, and he retaliated by pinning her against his desk; She deliberately stained his bespoke suit, yet at a banquet he shielded her from drinks and kissed her until s —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The new book, "Tonight, CEO Li Kneels and Kissed Me," is now available! The fake heiress returns with a full set of disguises, and CEO Li transforms from an iceberg into a devoted lover, chasing her until he kneels. Packed with sweet and heartwarming twists, you won't be able to put it down!

41. 291 新 Newlywed Fever 新婚高热 Nong Ying侬影Modern Romance496k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] [Marriage Between Powerful Families] [Pursuing His Wife] [Mutual Redemption] (Cold Heir × Beautiful, Unhinged Heiress) [A romance writer with no tricks or gimmicks. Please do not dissect, imitate, or plagiarize this work. Respect original content. Infringement will be pursued!] - “In our second year together, I already wanted a divorce.” 1. A drunken mishap. Chang Yue woke up in the same bed as a man. They had done everything they shouldn't have. The eldest young master of 17.8kReads8.7Score1.5kShelves
42. 292 潮 A Feverish Secret of the Heart 潮热心事 Nong Ying侬影Modern Romance420k WordsCompleted [A romance-focused writer with no tricks. Please refrain from picking apart the story, copying its rankings, or borrowing from it in any way. Respect the characters in this book. Copyright infringement will be pursued.] Xiang Mingzheng × Shen Huilin (a charming, playboy heir × a cool, reserved student) [Powerful family background + dominant love interest + secret crush + pregnancy] 1. In the early spring of her twenty-second year, Shen Huilin saw Xiang Mingzheng for the second time. There were 19.3kReads8.9Score2kShelves
43. 293 青 Green Hills Like Jade 青山似玉 Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available) [Love after marriage, age gap, slow-burn everyday sweetness] *A gentle beauty from a family of scholars × a refined, fatherly man *A comic artist with a billion in assets × an influential Beijing aristocrat and chamber of commerce chairman Chu Shuang knew from childhood that she was promised to the Sheng family of the imperial capital, but she had never met her fiancé. Later, by a twist of fate, she moved into the Sheng residence and met her friend’s older br 140kReads9.5Score16.1kShelves
44. 294 蚀 A Love That Cuts to the Bone 蚀骨危情 Qi Lao You淇老游Modern Romance753k WordsCompleted Xia Weiming died, and Shen Xiujin personally sent Jian Tong to a women’s prison. During her three years behind bars, Shen Xiujin’s order to “take good care of her” changed Jian Tong beyond recognition. She was even “persuaded to donate a kidney” while in prison. Before she went in, Jian Tong said, “I didn’t kill her.” Shen Xiujin remained unmoved. After her release, Jian Tong said, “I killed Xia Weiming. I’m guilty.” Shen Xiujin’s face turned livid. “Shut up! Don’t let me hear you say that again 70.1kReads9.2Score5.2kShelves
45. 295 金 Mr. Jin, Your Wife Has Run Away with Your Daughter Again! 金总，太太又带小姐离家出走了！ Jin Er斤二Modern Romance355k WordsCompleted Prissy troublemaker x shameless rogue Childhood sweethearts x regret and redemption x happy ending In their third year of marriage, Lu Ying asked for a divorce. The man sat carelessly, his long, phoenix-shaped eyes nonchalant. “Is this because I went with her to the hospital but didn't go with you?” Lu Ying: “Yes.” “Fine,” he said, clearly not taking it seriously. “Then I won't go with you anymore.” Lu Ying: “I'll leave with nothing.” The unruliness vanished from his eyes. With the speed of 116.2kReads8.9Score11.9kShelves
46. 296 顶 Top-Tier Indulgence 顶级肆宠 Yi Mushang易木殇Modern Romance844k WordsCompleted [Wealthy family + secret crush + angst at first, sweet romance later + devoted couple + five-year age gap] [Wall Street investment banking tycoon, a refined and aloof business-world heir VS a stunning heiress with the soul of a Buddhist devotee] “Brother Shiyan, I like you!” Li Sheng called out to Huo Shiyan, her face flushed with embarrassment, just as he was about to walk away. “Li Sheng, I don’t like you. Don’t do things that make people dislike you.” His voice was cold and distant. He glance 6.5kReads8.7Score407Shelves
47. 297 冷 Three Years of a Cold Marriage: After Our Divorce, My Ex-Husband Clings to Me Every Night 冷婚三年，离婚后前夫夜夜痴缠 Nine and Si九与思Modern Romance319k WordsCompleted [Powerful insider in government + cool, aloof beauty + both virgins + winning back his wife + the powerful man bows his head] Wen Yici never imagined she would see Shen Huaijin again under these circumstances. On the first day after they got their divorce papers, her ex-husband came to inspect her school. Standing in front of her, he introduced himself: “Hello, my name is Shen Huaijin.” Wen Yici smiled bitterly. If he had put even a little effort into their marriage, he would have known the wom 287Reads6.4Score104Shelves

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    The story of a woman chasing after her husband is full of bittersweet moments, and the tug-of-war between the male and female leads is very exciting. I recommend watching it.

48. 298 婚 Matched with My Match 婚逢敌手 Men Xiaoxie门小协Modern Romance556k WordsOngoing Sheng Yao marries Liang Jinghao just to have a child. Once the baby is born, they’ll go their separate ways, owing each other nothing. Sheng Yao’s mother has cancer and only a year to live. Mrs. Sheng has been widowed for half her life and lived in luxury all the while, enjoying a good life with money but no man. Her one regret is that her son Sheng Yao is still unmarried and has no heir. Sheng Yao comforts her: “There are plenty of women willing to have my child. Just tell me, would you prefer 127.6kReads8.7Score11.4kShelves
49. 299 遇 A Season of Pure Sweetness with You 遇见你的全糖季节 The Angry Remote Control愤怒的遥控器Modern Romance230k WordsOngoing Start with Volume 1: Sweet campus romance, secret crushes, and boys competing for love Her childhood friend leaves, and Lin Yi gets bullied as a result. She has no choice but to transfer schools with her mother to Helheim. There, Lin Yi meets a group of friends and two boys who secretly have feelings for her. Start with Volume 2: Reunion after a long separation, an open confession of love, and boys competing for love 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Chasing after his wife, a fierce competition

50. 300 离 Three Years Apart, Young Master Jiang Is Going Crazy with Desperation 离开三年，江少爷急红了眼 Smoke from the Chimney Rises炊烟袅袅升起呀Modern Romance401k WordsCompleted [Rekindled love + male lead hopelessly lovesick + domineering CEO + groveling pursuit + neither has been with anyone else] [Bright, sharp-tongued beauty vs. devoted, lovesick young master] Their relationship was undefined for three years before Song Jiaoqi was the first to call it quits. She thought they would never cross paths again, but three years later, Song Jiaoqi finally realized how Jiang Xiaonan felt about her. Three years later... “Song Jiaoqi, you've got some nerve.” His voice was ice- 1.5kReads—Score100Shelves

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    I thought it was just coercion, but it turned out to be pure love.

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