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1. 1 装 I Kept Up the Act for Two Years, Then They Suddenly Read My Mind 装了两年突然被读心了 Hu Yu蝴俞Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication in print] Also known as When My Billionaire Husband Started Coughing [Brooding, secretly snarky CEO X quirky, 'fake' innocent flower] Qi Weiran was a CEO worth billions. Because he carried a rare gene, he had a body that never got sick. But he could only live to the age of fifty. After he died, half his estate would go to his contract wife. One day, Qi Weiran's body, which had never shown a single sign of illness, suddenly began to cough. His adoring young wife, who loved 29.1kReads9.5Score3.6kShelves

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   A lighthearted, marriage-of-convenience-to-love story with personal reflections and humor. The male lead marries the female lead (who has been pretending to be innocent for two years). He's initially fed up with her, but one day he overhears her inner thoughts (a humorous, trendy female perspective), and the story unfolds as the male lead becomes increasingly interested.

2. 2 雪 A Snowstorm Brought Me a Little Husband 雪患带来一个小夫郎 Pear Pear Wolf Wolf梨梨狼狼Two Male Leads246k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, both each other's first, farming and hunting, everyday family life] Su Qingye transmigrated into the body of a young man who had starved to death during a devastating winter. The original owner's parents had fled with his younger brother, leaving him behind. Su Qingye decided he couldn't just sit around and wait to die. He had to go up the mountain and see if any small animals had frozen to death. To his surprise, halfway up the mountain he spotted a house with a tall courtyard 2.1kReads8.9Score307Shelves

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   Two male protagonists. Amidst a snowstorm blocking the mountains, Su Qingye is abandoned by her family and mistakenly enters the Jiang family home, thus beginning her life of being pampered and cherished. The story revolves around the love and family bonds of ordinary people; without great wealth or status, the greatest happiness is having their closest and dearest loved ones by their side.

3. 3 暗 Her Secret Crush Is Wicked and Flirtatious, and She Can't Handle Him 暗恋对象又坏又撩，她招架不住 Cranes Part from Green Mountains鹤别青山Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted Short drama now available A cash-strapped, gentle, resilient good girl × a rich, aloof, wicked young master [The heroine’s secret crush comes true + a fake playboy reforms + dating before falling in love] Lin Wu stumbled upon scenes she shouldn’t have seen, twice. The first time, in a torrential downpour, He Jingzhou sat in his car, watching indifferently as a bodyguard beat someone half to death. The second time was at a party, where she saw him get dumped on the spot as his White Moonlight ann 64kReads9.3Score6.8kShelves

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   This book is so sweet! The author's portrayal of the female lead's unrequited love really touched me. Due to some family reasons, the female lead is a bit weak and insecure, but that's okay, our male lead is a perfect guiding lover, leading her step by step to grow. What's even better is that although he's a bit of a jerk at times, he understands the female lead's struggles perfectly. He's very considerate of her feelings and protects her self-esteem, helping her become more confident. Long live the guiding lover! And our female lead isn't just weak and insecure; she's very resilient, excels in her studies, and is also very good at working and earning money, growing step by step under the male lead's guidance. Overall, this book is really good! [Thumbs up]

4. 4 逃 A Rough-Hewn Hunter Dotes on the Runaway Heiress He Rescued 逃难千金被捡后，糙汉猎户娇养了 Spring Day Jinhe春日今禾Ancient Romance668k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance, no golden finger + A rugged husband who spoils his wife + Everyday life raising children] The third son of the Wei family found a young wife who had fled hardship. She was beautiful and delicate, and seemed too frail to fend for herself. At first, Mother Wei sighed and fretted constantly. Who knew that after the young wife married into the family, the whole Wei household would take off like a rocket? The first thing Wei the Third did when he came back from the mountains 3.7kReads8.7Score440Shelves

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   The male lead is a rough and tough guy in the beginning, but a refined young man later on, a huge contrast. The female lead is a refugee in the beginning, but later gives the male lead's family all sorts of advice, helping them to become wealthy.

5. 5 沈 Mr. Shen's Tender Devotion 沈先生的温柔宠爱 Wu En乌恩Modern Romance279k WordsCompleted [Marry First, Fall in Love Later • Sweet Romance • Age Gap • Mutual Firsts • No Angst] (The heroine is not a strong, independent type!) [A gentle CEO who isn't domineering and a sweet, sensible girl] During an utterly ordinary summer vacation, Lin Jiamu somehow ended up engaged by a twist of fate. She thought she'd be marrying an old, ugly man, but when she saw Shen Yizhou, she found him absolutely gorgeous. However you looked at it, she seemed to be the one getting the better deal. She thought 8.2kReads9.4Score902Shelves
6. 6 娇 The Spoiled Consort's Road to Glory 娇气包娘娘的荣华路 Qingxi Hexi清兮禾兮Ancient Romance385k WordsCompleted Sweet romance! Undivided love! She’s doted on to the max! [The heroine is cunning, a little black lotus hidden beneath a rabbit’s skin] [The hero has a harem and isn’t chaste, but once he meets the heroine, he devotes himself to her alone in a one-on-one romance] The third young lady of the Sheng’an Marquis’s household, born to his secondary wife, was as beautiful as a celestial maiden. Sweet and clever, she knew how to win favor. Her grandmother and father favored her, and even her legitimate 13.4kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves

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   This is a good read. It's a sweet and doting story about a seemingly soft and cute female lead and a cunning emperor who dotes on her exclusively. There's no angst throughout the book, and the male lead's affection for the female lead is unconditional.

7. 7 哥 Big Brother Can't Hold Back 哥哥把持不住 The Egg Yolk Is Very White蛋黄很白Modern Romance396k WordsCompleted [Not biologically related siblings + faithful love on both sides + long-planned romance] [Mostly push and pull, with flashbacks woven in] Lu Lingxi moved into the Pei household when she was eight. When they first met, the boy sat on the steps of a tall bookshelf, the light falling over him. Dressed in a white shirt and black trousers, he looked cold and noble. Lu Lingxi grinned at him. "Big Brother." He only glanced at her and said flatly, "Little brat." They had thought they would never have an 2.8kReads8.6Score245Shelves
8. 8 悖 Paradoxical Indulgence 悖论纵情 Loves Chow Mein爱吃炒面呀Modern Romance396k WordsCompleted [Not related by blood | Six-year age gap | Both are each other's first] Lin Zaoyi never imagined that the man she got involved with that night would turn out to be Tan Zhaojing. Luckily, he didn't recognize her. As they spent time together afterward, she was polite and considerate, always mindful of boundaries. But who could have guessed... One perfectly ordinary night, he suddenly said to her, “Lin Zaoyi, stop pretending. That was you that night.” After that, everything spiraled out of control, 7.6kReads8.7Score792Shelves
9. 9 偷 Stealing a Bite of the Forbidden Fruit 偷咬禁果 Hidden River隐川Modern Romance455k WordsCompleted The main story and bonus chapters are complete. "The male lead steals the heroine away / The second male lead suffers through a long road to win her back" "Pseudo-siblings / The leads are not blood-related / Never part of the same household registration / Both have no other partners / Seven-year age gap / One-on-one romance" When she was fifteen, Chu Guifan moved into the Fu household with her mother. That year, she first met Gu Hui. From then on, this man became the only secret longing in h 4.4kReads8.9Score426Shelves
10. 10 救 Help! My Handsome Senior in the Shared Apartment Is Flirting Like Crazy 救命！合租学长撩疯了 Shu Zhi黍枝Modern Romance416k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] A socially anxious, skin-hungry softie × a cool, ruthless heartthrob with a sharp tongue The first thing Chu Yu did after moving into her new home was ask on social media: "What do I do if my live-in roommate is ridiculously handsome?" "I have no experience writing fiction. Can I learn from my roommate?" "What if I was watching a video and accidentally projected it onto my roommate's room..." "When my skin hunger flares up, can I go to my roommate for help..." They 59.2kReads9.5Score8.1kShelves

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    This sweet 1v1 romance novel is so sweet!

11. 11 被 Driven to Death by Her Cultivator Mistress? I Take Up My Sword and Storm the Ninth Heaven 被修仙外室逼死？我提剑杀上九霄 Bian Lu边鹿Ancient Romance710k WordsCompleted [Power fantasy, a female lead who begins as a villain and turns righteous, no transmigration, no rebirth] Only when she was dying did Li Fu learn why she could never defeat her husband's mistress, Huayue. It turned out that beyond this world lay a realm of cultivation. Huayue had come from that realm. With Taoist magic at her command, there was no way Li Fu could ever beat her. Tortured, skinned, and dismembered, Li Fu was abandoned by everyone and died after enduring every kind of suffering. Ho 78.6kReads9.6Score10.3kShelves

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    ✨Beyond the mortal realm lies a world of cultivation, where cultivators enjoy the offerings of mortals but receive no protection. The female protagonist, seeking justice, ascends the Heavenly Ladder to protest. It turns out all suffering was caused by the cultivators—a cataclysmic calamity for the immortal realm, a beacon of salvation for the mortal world. 🔥Eight vengeful spirits gather at the Sword Banner: Tu Xian is calm and resilient, Qu Shan is arrogant and unruly, Yin Yu is cute and unpredictable, Zhu Caishen is greedy yet loyal, Jiu Yuan is honest and kind, Rong Shuang is eccentric and rambling, Qi Xiang is simple-minded with explosive fighting power, and Han Hui is aloof, intelligent, and almost demonic. Together, they support each other, redefining truth with their power. 🌈The Jade of Unity tests true love; she is indeed a love-struck fool, sharing life and death with Li Fu. He loves her so much! So sweet!

12. 12 沈 Shizi Shen, Didn’t You Hate Me? Why Are You in Such a Hurry Now That I’ve Given Up? 沈世子不是厌嫌我嘛，不追了急啥 Han Yu Qingfeng涵羽清风Ancient Romance348k WordsCompleted [A lofty, aloof man lowers his head for love + devoted couple + heroine runs away + winning her back + coercive love + the leads are not close relatives] When Song Yaochu transmigrated into a book, she hit her head and mistook herself for the original heroine, following the plot as the persistent cannon-fodder supporting actress. She pursued the male lead, Shen Huaixu, for three whole years! In the end, all she got was: “I despise women who throw themselves at men.” Heartbroken, Song Yaochu made 13.4kReads7.0Score673Shelves

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    This is a pretty good book; the male lead gets quite crazy later on.

13. 13 寡 The Widow Reads Minds, and the Widower Takes the Bait 寡妇读心，鳏夫上钩 April Startles Zhe四月惊哲Ancient Romance401k WordsCompleted [Widow + widower + mind-reading + seduction + obsessive secret love + rekindled passion + male rivals + mutual firsts] [The rating has just come out, so it’ll rise later. Come aboard if you’re interested.] After transmigrating, Xie Tantan tried to build a bond with her fiancé by putting her seduction skills into practice. Instead, things backfired. With one dismissive remark from Shen Linyuan, “This woman cannot become the matriarch of our family,” she was hastily married off to a sickly man far 1.8kReads8.7Score253Shelves

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    🥰🥰🥰

14. 14 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 68.3kReads9.2Score5.1kShelves

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    The pinnacle of sadomasochistic novels

15. 15 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 24.3kReads9.2Score3.1kShelves

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    Low-profile actress Meng Qi and top male idol Yu Ye unexpectedly became a trending topic after a photo of them together surfaced online. The entire internet was abuzz: how could these two possibly have anything in common? Forced to appear on a dating reality show together, one initially avoided the other with a cold demeanor, while the other scoffed, making the live stream feel like a powder keg. But gradually—he called her the "ultimate scumbag," yet he bent down to tie her shoelaces; he said she was "cold and unapproachable," yet he made her burst into laughter. Their confrontation was just a facade; their attraction was undeniable: "He complained about being a nuisance, but his eyes were glued to her?" Fans screamed: "So it's a long-awaited reunion of childhood sweethearts! This premeditated tug-of-war is the best!" —The script is about enemies meeting on a narrow road, but falling for each other is their daily reality. The ultimate showdown between "tsundere x cunning" is so sweet it's addictive!

16. 16 军 A New Bride Arrives at the Military Compound, and the Young Officer Fawns Over Her Every Day 军属院来了个新媳妇，军少天天哄 Fu Daidai福代代Urban825k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Nan Qingqing was brutally murdered by her stepsister and her husband. When they were both reborn, Nan Honghong got ahead of her and slept with the groom before the wedding. What a joke. Nan Qingqing wanted nothing to do with that good-for-nothing who couldn’t amount to anything. When she called off the engagement, Nan Qingqing met the scumbag’s uncle, a renowned tough guy. He just didn’t have long to live. She pointed at that man and declared, “I’ll marry him!” Lu Baiyang t 1.6kReads8.2Score185Shelves

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    1. **Character Contrast:** A seemingly cold but warm-hearted military officer meets his adorable new wife, transforming from a "tough guy" into a doting husband in everyday life. Their contrasting interactions are sweet without being cloying, creating a charmingly romantic atmosphere. 2. **Healing Details:** Focusing on the everyday life of a military family compound, from the initial awkwardness of their first meeting to the small, everyday details of "soothing" his wife (like leaving her hot food and massaging her shoulders), the details are realistic and heartwarming, easily resonating with readers. 3. **Comfortable Emotional Pace:** Free from melodramatic misunderstandings, the story emphasizes a gentle, mutual relationship. The officer's clumsy yet doting nature and the new wife's tender responses complement each other, making it suitable for readers who enjoy light, sweet slice-of-life stories.

17. 17 读 After Reading His Mind, the Cold-Hearted Campus Heartthrob Goes Crazy Every Day 读心后冷酷校草每天都在发疯 Porridge Can Stay Warm粥可温Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted Print edition | Short drama now available [School crush + mind reading + sweet romance and healing + big-brother vibes] [Cold and aloof on the outside, hopelessly lovestruck puppy on the inside VS cool and distant on the outside, soft, timid, and insecure little snail on the inside] At Monday’s flag-raising ceremony, Yun Xiang inexplicably gained a superpower: She could hear the school heartthrob’s thoughts. The handsome heartthrob stood on the flag-raising platform, dignified and stern, his fac 5.1kReads9.4Score641Shelves

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    So sweet it's almost unbearable 💕💕💕💕 A story of mutual redemption, I was really moved when I watched it 😢😢😢

18. 18 穿 Wear a Cheongsam! Hold Prayer Beads! The Metaphysics Expert Plays by Her Own Rules 穿旗袍！盘佛珠！玄学大佬路子野 Fine Night良宵Modern Romance625k WordsCompleted [Supernatural + Hilarious + Showbiz + Livestream + Everyone’s Favorite] A haunted-house exploration variety show is about to premiere, and rumors say they’ve invited a mysterious feng shui master from Weibo. When Su Jinluo appears in a qipao with prayer beads in hand, the entire internet goes wild. Netizens: “You’re telling me this is a master?” A terrifying paper effigy attacks. Su Jinluo calmly burns a paper talisman. “Just burn it up.” A woman in red reveals herself as a ghost. Su Jinluo driv 1.2kReads9.0Score192Shelves
19. 19 够 So Dreamy! He’s Both Seductive and Wild 够苏！他又欲又野 ViVi1223Modern Romance289k WordsCompleted [Roguishly handsome, cocky race car driver X glamorous jewelry designer] [Two powerful families + sweet romance + both leads are each other's first] Jiang Yu is the heir to one of the capital's top families, yet instead of inheriting the family business, he spends all day tinkering with race cars. A line of English is tattooed on his forearm: Freedom is supreme. He has a face that draws women like bees to honey. Countless women want to ride in the passenger seat, but none of them get their wish. 21.7kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves
20. 20 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 19.8kReads9.4Score2.6kShelves
21. 21 惊 Shocking! Explosive! The Top-Tier Star Is Showering Fans with Sweet Moments on Livestream! 惊！爆！神颜顶流直播撒糖啦 ViVi1223Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [Gorgeous top-tier star x entertainment company CEO] [Sweet romance + two powerful families + devoted to each other + mutual pursuit] Xia Wan hit her peak the moment she debuted, bursting onto the scene out of nowhere with her song “SUMMER” and taking the internet by storm. With her stunning looks and outstanding talent, she won countless fans and earned the title of “the little queen of singing and dancing.” She was also the most laid-back woman in show business. Apart from releasing songs and 11.8kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves
22. 22 炙 Burning Hot! 炙热沦陷！ Jun Buqi君不弃Modern Romance329k WordsCompleted (The print edition, titled Song of Sheng, is now available, and the online comic of the same name is complete.) [Flirty Romance]+ [Reborn School Life]+ [Mutual Healing]+ [Obsessive Sweet Romance] A striking, warm, and gentle girl with vivid features × a brooding, handsome, and rebellious young man Only when Shengge was dying did she learn that a boy had loved her with all his heart. The first time they met in her previous life, the carefree boy asked her, “Hey, new student, what's your name?” Sh 38kReads9.6Score4.9kShelves

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    In their past lives, they were mutually in love. The female lead was afraid of the male lead, who was a troubled school bully, so she kept her distance and didn't understand his feelings. The female lead was accidentally murdered and buried haphazardly in the wilderness. The male lead went crazy searching for her, taking her home and caring for her elderly grandmother. After his grandmother passed away, he followed her in death. It was then that the female lead realized the male lead's feelings. Reborn, she frantically tries to make amends to him. It's a mutual journey of redemption.

23. 23 余 The Rest of My Life with Wenwan 余生温晚晚 A Cha Cha1阿茶茶1Modern Romance99k WordsOngoing Heartbreak + Devoted Couple + The Husband’s Long Road to Winning Her Back + Happy Ending At the sophomore-year debate competition, Li Chengjue saw Su Wan standing beneath the spotlight in a white dress, her eyes shining like stars. That was when he first fell in love, and it would stay with him for the rest of his life. But a carefully orchestrated misunderstanding drove her to the brink. From the campus sweetheart he cherished to a living hell, from five years of bone-deep hatred to a lifetime 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Another new work in the genre of tragic romance, where former lovers are now separated by a deep-seated blood feud; hurting her is like a knife to his heart. When the truth comes to light, will he be able to win her back?

24. 24 天 A Baby Falls from the Sky, and Daddy Says I'm a Dragon 天降奶包，爹爹说我是条龙 Cheng Cheng Qian橙橙千Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Everyone's Darling + Adorable Baby + No Romance] Fu Jinli is a dragon, but his father is human. The emperor of the Great Qi had ruled for six years without an heir, and everyone at court was worried sick. Then one day, the stern emperor sat high upon his throne, cradling a three- or four-year-old toddler in his arms. The little girl wore fine silk clothes and smiled sweetly at everyone she met. The ministers: Wonderful! Heaven has blessed our Great Qi. The little princess beat the Left Chan 33.1kReads9.5Score2.2kShelves

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    All four books have a lighthearted and fun style, with likable characters and no heavy plots. Whether you prefer sweet romance or imaginative stories, you'll find something to enjoy! "The Lonely Child" tells the story of an emperor's doting love for his princess, without palace intrigue or conspiracies, full of heartwarming and hilarious everyday moments—a sweet and healing read, perfect for stress relief. "She's Only Three Years Old" is told from the perspective of a three-year-old, revealing a wise mind hidden beneath an innocent exterior, piercing through adult stereotypes. Without intense conflict, it's warm and lighthearted, perfect for a refreshing escape when you're tired. "The Four-Year-Old Little Empress Dowager" features a four-year-old child who takes charge of the court and outwits three emperors—a wildly imaginative character with a fast-paced plot full of twists and turns. "The Family's Heartfelt Words Are Overheard by the Whole Family, Leading to a Protective Stance from the Female Lead While She Focuses on Breastfeeding"—a striking contrast. The plot is both funny and heartwarming, full of unexpected mishaps—a great stress reliever.

25. 25 团 A Guide to Our Adored Little Rascal Climbing Onto the Roof and Tearing It Apart 团宠崽崽上房揭瓦指南 Yun Xiaoda云小哒Modern Romance665k WordsCompleted [Foil Cannon Fodder + Wacky Premise + Face-Slapping and Crushing Scum + Saving the Villain + Adored Little Darling + A Touch of Ensemble Cast] After transmigrating, Song Zh sui finds herself the real daughter, switched at birth and abandoned from the moment she was born. She never has enough to eat or wear, and nearly gets beaten to death by her alcoholic adoptive father. To top it off, a System keeps chattering in her ear. System: Your mission is to continue the original host's life, struggling 5.8kReads8.5Score544Shelves
26. 26 四 The Four-Year-Old Empress Dowager: She Had a House Full of Grandchildren from Day One! 四岁小太后：打小，就儿孙满堂！ Cat Qian Qiu猫千秋Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Short drama of the same name: Four-Year-Old Dowager Empress, Surrounded by Children and Grandchildren Since Birth. Watch on Hongguo or Tomato] [Beloved by all + mind reading + adorable four-year-old raising kids + born at the peak of her life] Yun Shu was made empress the moment she was born. The old emperor was so furious when she was carried into the palace that he died on the spot. When the new emperor ascended the throne, she was made empress dowager at just three days old. The emperor was 5.4kReads8.7Score437Shelves
27. 27 全 The Whole Family Is Insanely Eavesdropping on My Thoughts 全家偷听我心声杀疯了，我负责吃奶 Xia Shengsheng夏声声Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted The Red Fruit short drama adaptation of My Whole Family Hears My Thoughts: Fu Bao Chaochao is now open for reservations! Please show it lots of support and give it a follow! [Whole-family mind reading + cannon fodder + beloved by the whole family + powerful figure transmigrates into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger + feel-good story] Lu Zhaozhao transmigrated into a book. She became a cannon-fodder character who was drowned at birth, while the heroine stole her identity. The heroine turned 14.9kReads9.6Score3.2kShelves
28. 28 月 The Moon Once Raced Toward You 月亮曾经奔你而来 SisssiModern Romance301k WordsCompleted [Reborn + ensemble cast + secret crush becomes open love + two top students] Jiang Zhao loved Luo Yan, but Luo Yan didn’t know. He was the moon, forever beyond her reach. Just knowing they lived in the same world gave her the courage to embrace it. But when Jiang Zhao returned to the country, she received the news of Luo Yan’s death. While she knew nothing, the moon came crashing down. Luo Yan met a girl. She was timid yet brave, fragile yet resilient, rude yet kind. His heart was barren and de 12.4kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves

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    Campus Romance ① Female lead reborn + rises to academic star + male lead from a poor family + unrequited love becomes real ② Female lead transmigrates into a book as a supporting female character + two male leads (stable triangle) + popular trope of not having five children

29. 29 重 The Reborn Novel’s Cannon-Fodder, Nerdy Nobody 重生文里的炮灰学渣路人甲 Salted Fish Biscuit in a Tree树上的咸鱼饼干Modern Romance575k WordsCompleted The print edition, titled Better Than the Mountains and Seas, is now available, and a short drama under the original title is also out! The original title is The Cannon-Fodder Academic Loser and Background Character in a Rebirth Novel. Transmigrate into a book, one woman and two love interests, mildly comedic [Bright and sunny heroine Xue Jialuo] VS [passionate, straightforward puppy Liang Chong] VS [scheming, calculating cat Zhou Xubei] After commenting on a book, Xue Jialuo transmigrates into 25.4kReads9.2Score2.8kShelves
30. 30 交 I Traded My Father and Brothers, So Why Are You Crying When I'm the Prince's Favorite? 交换父兄，我成王府团宠你哭什么 A Toast And A Tale把酒叙Ancient Romance781k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Wen Xingluo had poured her heart and soul into securing a bright future for her father and brothers. At last, just as her family reached the height of its power, her sister suddenly returned home and stole their affection, along with her marriage to the crown prince. Only when she was dying did Wen Xingluo learn that her father and brothers had always hated her for being calculating and manipulative. They loved only her sweet, gentle sister. When she opens her eyes again, W 81kReads8.4Score11.8kShelves

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    It's incredibly good! The female lead fights against scumbags and wins her mother's love. The male lead is a man who always arrives in time to save Ningning from dire situations whenever she needs him.

31. 31 痞 The Badass's Irresistible Wild Rose 痞气大佬的撩人野玫瑰 Er Shui i二水iModern Romance357k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed] [Stunning, ethereal, cool big sis]& [Arrogant, refined, handsome guy] [Both strong personalities + healing + ultra-sweet romance] Song Yin and Xiao Huan first met on the wall of Linjiang No. 7 Middle School. One was climbing in, the other climbing out. They met head-on, neither willing to back down. Song Yin: This guy’s got some slick moves! Xiao Huan: This girl’s got serious nerve! Every time they met after that, another piece of their public image fell apart: Could the d 2.8kReads9.4Score453Shelves

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    Campus novels are really good

32. 32 总 The CEO's Contract Wife: She Rose from the Dust 总裁的契约娇妻：她从尘埃中崛起 Meng, the Sect Leader Who Likes Black Raspberries喜欢黑树莓的孟门主Modern Romance264k WordsCompleted Lin Weiwei is an ordinary office worker, so crushed by life she can barely breathe. She works overtime like an old ox to pay off her debts, but an accident brings her face-to-face with Gu Ye Han, a man standing at the very top of the world and the cold, ruthless CEO of Empire Group. A case of mistaken identity and a contract filled with humiliation and self-interest bind her tightly to his side. He treats her like a plaything, but she refuses to accept her fate. Amid workplace backstabbing and t —Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 33 重 Reborn, I Use My Finger-Space to Tear Apart Fake Elites 重生后，我靠手指空间撕碎假豪门 Meng, the Sect Leader Who Likes Black Raspberries喜欢黑树莓的孟门主Modern Romance58k WordsCompleted Heroine Su Wan: In her previous life, she was framed by the seemingly wealthy "fake in-laws," a family of schemers who coveted her family's heirloom or sought to exploit her identity. She was disgraced, and her family was destroyed. Reborn before her wedding, she awakens a special ability triggered by the power of her mind through a particular finger. This is the key to her revenge and the heroine's greatest secret. —Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 34 八 The 1980s: I Have Supplies, and the Stern Military Officer Comes Knocking 八零有物资：冷面军官他上门了 Meng, the Sect Leader Who Likes Black Raspberries喜欢黑树莓的孟门主Modern Romance68k WordsCompleted Su Wanwan opens her eyes to find herself in the 1980s, a village girl with the same name! Her family has nothing, her parents are honest, and her awful relatives are eyeing them greedily. From the start, she nearly gets ruined by her scheming cousin! No problem! She unexpectedly gains the power to conjure amazing supplies! Short on food and clothes? Soap, candy, and rare everyday goods... She can produce all kinds of things! Her whole family quickly rises into a comfortable life, with the scent —Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 35 我EN Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.3M WordsCompleted A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 995.7kReads9.9Score158.5kShelves

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    Let's talk about whether it's 1v1 or not.

36. 36 逐 Chasing Golden Boughs 逐金枝 Candied Ginger糖姜Historical426k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Reborn for Revenge + Healing Each Other] [A Smiling Young General with a Hidden Blade, a Honey-Tongued Princess Who Schemes for Power] In their previous life, as they shared a tender moment, Li Yan joked, “Am I going to die beneath the peonies?” He never imagined his flirtatious jest would come true. For the sake of her lover, Zhao Jinning stabbed him to death with a hairpin. Reborn, Li Yan did just as he had in his previous life: he won military honors, presented his Tiger 668Reads8.4Score102Shelves
37. 37 修 After Cultivating Immortality, My Beauty Hits the Max and I Become Everyone’s Moonlight 修仙后美貌值满点，成了白月光 Scrubbing the Persimmon Skin White柿子皮洗白白Ancient Romance227k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, stunning beauty heroine VS cold, emotionless male lead, a Sword Venerable born with a sword bone] Lin Yunqing, an ordinary office worker in the modern world, transmigrates after a car accident into a power fantasy novel starring a female lead. But she's neither Bai Susu, the heroine blessed with opportunities at every turn, nor Zhou Yulong, the gifted first-ranked supporting character. She's just a throwaway female character, number who-knows-what, tested at the Taiqing Sect's rec 8.3kReads7.4Score809Shelves
38. 38 嫌 The Appearance of Suspect Q 嫌疑人Q的现身 Summer Pomelo夏柚子Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The short drama Suspect Q Appears is now streaming] I received an anonymous video, and the leading lady in it was me! We’d been married for two years, and my husband never seemed to tire night after night. I always thought it was a sign of how much he loved me, until the day I accidentally discovered his secret… A terrifying truth lay hidden beneath the depths of our marriage! 5.4kReads9.1Score607Shelves
39. 39 京 A Spring Night in the Capital 京春夜 Mingquan明圈Modern Romance265k WordsCompleted [A college student who doesn't realize how captivating she is x a powerful, high-libido figure in Beijing's elite circles] [Beijing political elite + age gap + coercive love + he chases his wife after losing her] Song Qingnan first met Xie Zhi in Beijing in early spring, during the season when the crabapple blossoms were at their brightest. In front of a luxurious old mansion, the man stood in a tailored suit, his gaze deep as he fixed on her like a falcon locking onto its prey. At the time, she 18.7kReads8.7Score1.8kShelves

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    Double clean 1V1, super good-looking 👀

40. 40 惯 Spoiled with Tender Affection 惯宠温软 Scallion Egg Pancake葱香鸡蛋饼Modern Romance461k WordsCompleted [Both Pure]+ [Age Gap]+ [Sweet Romance] Wen Man is a famous, stunning red rose in the entertainment industry. But after refusing to become a caged songbird for someone else, she is blacklisted and relegated to the third tier, where she struggles to make a name for herself as an actress. During a fashion show, she sits collapsed beneath a parasol tree, disheveled and wretched, yet heartbreakingly beautiful. The man who appears only on the covers of business magazines stands before her, elegant an 12.5kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves
41. 41 7 Seventies Military Marriage: The Sweet, Soft-Spoken Little Chef Is a Bit Too Coy 70军婚，娇软小厨娘有点嗲 Five Little Cats五只小猫Modern Romance414k WordsCompleted [Period setting + transmigration + pocket dimension + military marriage + chef heroine + sweet romance + sizzling chemistry + devoted couple + doting husband] Soft, sweet little enchantress VS aloof soldier king Wen Shiyuan woke up from a night of heavy drinking to discover she had transmigrated. She was now the little granddaughter of Old Master Wen, a retired state banquet chef in the 1970s. She’d also brought along a special pocket dimension! Well, when in Rome. As a head chef at a five-star 7.6kReads8.5Score916Shelves
42. 42 暗 The Eleventh Spring of My Secret Love 暗恋他的第十一年春 Don't Call Me Beautiful别叫我美丽Modern Romance327k WordsCompleted 54.1kReads9.6Score8kShelves
43. 43 你 Why Pick on Her? She's Got Powerful Backing 你惹她干啥！她下面有人 Yueyue Loves to Take a Look悦悦爱瞅瞅Modern Romance670k WordsCompleted *Original title: “CEO, Your Wife Is Pawning Knives Again” A knife is a pledge, and a word is a promise. When a prophecy comes true, it’s time to collect the reward. That’s what a knife pawnbroker does in the world of mysticism. Tu Shanjiu is the 283rd-generation knife pawnbroker. Her talent for the mystic arts surpasses everyone else in her family. Her divinations are uncannily accurate, and she can communicate with ghosts and gods. Unfortunately, because of a curse placed on the Tu Shan family 35.7kReads9.2Score4.9kShelves
44. 44 懵 What?! I Became the Zombie Beauty in a Top Villain’s Arms 懵！成了顶级反派怀里的丧尸美人 Neither Rain nor Shine非关阴晴Sci-Fi & Apocalypse813k WordsCompleted [A Refined Degenerate, a Pervert × A Pure and Seductive Little Temptress] [Alternate Apocalypse + Devoted Romance, Both Leads Are Each Other’s Only One + Lots of Original Worldbuilding] The rising star Pei Xiqing is transported into an apocalyptic scum-punishing novel, where she becomes a villainess with nothing but a bewitching face. Her attempts to seduce someone fail, leaving her despised by everyone. While the hero and heroine enjoy sweet romance and take down scumbags in the apocalypse, s 14.1kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves
45. 45 撒 Let Loose 撒欢儿 Meow Star Person喵星人Modern Romance595k WordsCompleted Shi Qingqing was a student sponsored by the Zhou family. She was grateful to them and gentle and well-behaved. Especially to the eldest Zhou son, Zhou Yubai. He was steady and reserved, rarely smiling, and Shi Qingqing regarded him as a god. On a rainy night filled with spring's first stirrings, she knocked on his door and summoned her courage. “Mr. Zhou, let me help you.” From then on, his defenses crumbled. One night of abandon was destined to lead to countless more. But theirs was a relations 552Reads7.2Score102Shelves
46. 46 又 So Sweet, So Alluring! The Tipsy Young Master Held Her Close and Coaxed Her All Night 又乖又欲！太子爷醉酒夜抱她轻哄 Tan Qingzhu檀青竹Modern Romance512k WordsCompleted [Print edition available] The deeply devoted, dangerously unhinged scion of a powerful family × the cool, fallen heiress [Originally titled "A Night of Desire in the Capital"] A pure-hearted socialite from Beijing's elite circle + a rekindled romance + an ex who will do anything to win her back + an older lover who takes the lead + falling for him all over again Jiang Wanzhi comes from a prestigious family and is known throughout the capital as a pure, well-behaved young woman. Few people know 126.8kReads9.4Score175.7kShelves

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    * **Both Obedient and Alluring! The Young Master Gently Coaxes Her While Drunk (Jingzhi Guanmian)**: A completed romance novel featuring a wealthy CEO and a character pursuing his wife. It showcases the sweet moments of the young master gently comforting the female lead while drunk. * **Professor by Day! Gently Coaxing Students at Night!**: A completed youth romance novel with an age gap. It tells the interesting and sweet story of a professor's different treatment of his students during the day and night. * **Provoking! He Can't Suppress His Heart**: A completed romance novel featuring a wealthy family and a powerful clan. It revolves around the male lead's attraction to the female lead, with a very engaging plot. * **Three Years of Cold War, He Regrets the Divorce**: A completed romance novel featuring a wealthy CEO and a character pursuing his wife. It depicts the male lead's regret after the cold war and divorce, making it very captivating.

47. 47 救 Help! My Husband, Who Married Me for Good Luck, Is Actually My Professor! 救命！冲喜老公竟是我教授！ Ci Bu La Ha Tang Xing Xing次卜拉哈糖星星Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted [The short drama is now streaming] [Print edition forthcoming] [Both leads are each other's first and only + married first, love later + sweet romance + six-year age gap + no misunderstandings] [Ascetic university professor vs. lively surfing student] When Hua Yu was little, she met a fortune-teller. The old man told her that when she turned twenty, she had to find a partner born in the year of Ding Chou, the month of Ding Wei, and the day of Geng Xu. Otherwise, a terrible disaster would befall 23.9kReads9.6Score3.2kShelves
48. 48 失 Out of Control! My Archenemy Only Wants to Kiss Her 失控！死对头只想亲她 Lazy January懒一月Modern Romance284k WordsCompleted [Noble, dazzling heiress x laid-back, scheming heir] Qiao Yuning, the only daughter of the top-tier Qiao family in Shanghai, has been doted on and adored since birth. She has the face of a beauty, a bright and alluring presence, and a slim waist with long legs. Her designer clothes and jewelry are always new, and she looks flawless down to the last strand of hair. She's truly a “walking heiress.” Like her, Zhou Shixu, the heir to the prominent Zhou family, comes from a powerful background. Th 73.6kReads9.2Score7.4kShelves
49. 49 深 A Deeply Devoted Temptation 深情诱引 Bird Pine Rice鸟松米Modern Romance676k WordsCompleted A novel in the Niaosongmi Universe: Deep Affection and Allure. The short drama The Height of Summer, a special story about the eldest brother and sister-in-law, is now online. [Love after an arranged marriage, a regretful husband’s pursuit of his wife, one-on-one romance, both devoted only to each other] [Gentle, cool-headed ophthalmologist vs. devoted, wayward young master] Lin Yuxi used to think Zhou Yanjing was a carefree playboy with a fickle heart. Only after they married did she learn just 92.8kReads9.2Score7.9kShelves
50. 50 潦 Sloppy Hormones 潦草的荷尔蒙 Young Master in Green青衫西少Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted A contemporary slice-of-life novel: urban romance, campus life, the workplace, and marriage. How fleeting life is! I just want to savor every moment to the fullest., Male lead: Qin Fang 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Modern urban romance novels

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