An Emotionally Steady, Disciplined, Refined, and Gentle Hero Who Knows How to Guide His Partner! 男主情绪稳定，克己复礼，温文尔雅，引导型爱人！

1. 1 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 134.8kReads9.5Score15.5kShelves

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   You could try these books; I highly recommend them. I've read them several times already. The male leads are all incredibly gentle and have mouths—it's so satisfying!

2. 2 地 A Marriage That Lasts Forever 地久婚长 Chen Ruozhou陈若舟Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / slow-burn, sweet romance Fu Qingshao's only condition for agreeing to an arranged marriage is that he wants no emotional entanglements with his future wife. In short, he hopes she won't love him, and that they can treat each other with mutual respect. Meng Yu, the youngest daughter of the Meng family, fits his ideal perfectly. She has just broken up with her ex-boyfriend, and there's still a tear stain at the corner of her eye when she's forced to go on a blind date. 147.7kReads9.3Score18.2kShelves

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   This is the book!!! The male protagonist is always self-disciplined and respectful, but eventually falls in love with the female protagonist and even convinces himself to "accept his wife's infidelity and accept that she loves her ex-boyfriend." "As long as she is still by my side."

3. 3 不 I Will Never Leave the Green Mountains 不与青山辞 A Crescent Moon, Bright and Clear一弯皎皎Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted [Marry First, Love Later + Older Man + Guiding Lover + Both Pure] "A gentle, fatherly boyfriend and a bright little ray of sunshine" One moment, Jiang Tang thought she had finally made it through every hardship. The next, she was doing a full backflip and crashing into an iceberg. By a series of mishaps, she had managed to get involved with Mu Zhiqing. He was a mysterious businessman who stood alone atop a high tower, as unfathomable as a deep abyss. Rumor had it that he was upright and proper, 27.2kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves

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   This book is absolutely amazing, it's so delicious! The male lead is the gentle, guiding type, with incredibly stable emotions, and he understands every word the female lead says. The female lead is quirky and clever, but very well-behaved. I loved her spirit and energy while reading, and finishing it left me with a gentle sense of happiness.

4. 4 晚 The Evening Breeze Kisses Hong Kong Island 晚风吻港岛 Yu Lansheng屿蓝生Modern Romance337k WordsOngoing [Refined Hong Kong Tycoon × Pure-Hearted Little Melon]+ [Marriage Before Love]+ [Both Leads Are Inexperienced]+ [Older Man]+ [Secret Crush] When the eldest daughter of the main branch runs away on the eve of the wedding, Lin Yuzhi, the illegitimate daughter of the second branch, is pushed forward, to marry her wealthy future brother-in-law, Lu Jingyao, and preserve the prestige of the Lu and Lin families in Hong Kong society. The public mocks her as a “substitute bride,” while Lu Jingyao see 15Reads—Score118Shelves

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   This is amazing!

5. 5 鲸 Whale Fall at Seventeen 鲸落十七岁 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CMarriage & Romance41k WordsCompleted Whale Fall at Seventeen 851Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A super sweet campus romance! The male lead is incredibly emotionally stable, a spirited young man, and always gentle and kind to the female lead. It's completely unconventional, with no melodramatic plot twists! ✌️🍬 A chemistry genius from an ordinary background x a musician from a family of lawyers – it's so addictive! Both are independent and strong! The male lead is rich and handsome, a bit arrogant, sarcastic, and unreliable, sometimes a comedian, but a well-behaved and obedient boy. He's empathetic, understanding the aloofness and perfectionist pride beneath the enthusiastic female lead's smile, and will always love her deeply and unconditionally. ✌️❤️ The female lead also secretly loves the male lead, and has her own academic and career achievements (direct admission to university) and perseverance. She never gives up; she gets back up after every cry. During the drama club auditions, she was chosen for the lead role, but because her father favored his illegitimate daughter, he paid money to snatch the role from the female lead and give it to her. The female lead had a breakdown, but she recovered quickly, showing incredible resilience. After understanding her situation, the male lead helped her get revenge in his own way. Later, he used his legal expertise to help the female lead's mother with her divorce case, earning a hefty sum in legal fees. 🏆🏅 The villains and antagonists all got their just desserts, very satisfying and not at all angsty! 🔥🤩 In the end, the male and female leads overcame their class differences and finally fell in love. 🥰 It's very intelligent, with professional legal knowledge, and not just sweet for the sake of sweetness. 😋💓

6. 6 嫁 Marrying Mr. Yu 嫁给喻先生 Da Er Lin达尔林Modern Romance376k WordsCompleted [The print edition of the same name is now available / The short drama of the same name is now streaming] [Cheerful artist vs. aloof, calculating professor] [Age gap + marriage before love + sweet romance + long-planned courtship + slow-burn love] Shi Sheng and Yu Wenzhou met on a blind date. But even on their wedding day, she still couldn't figure out what Yu Wenzhou saw in her. Since they didn't have much of a romantic foundation, Shi Sheng thought it would be good enough if they could at leas 34.1kReads9.4Score3.4kShelves
7. 7 渴 After a Rural Girl with Skin Hunger Catches the Eye of an Ascetic Big Shot 渴肤症农村妹宝被禁欲大佬盯上后 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance96k WordsOngoing [A seemingly soft and sweet younger girl who keeps her pain inside x an older, abstinent man with an overpowering need for control] [Seven-year age gap + He has been plotting this for a long time + Size difference + Instinctive attraction + They both fall helplessly for each other] - When Shen Zhi was brought from the countryside to the city by the Lu family, everyone said she had struck it lucky. The Lu family even arranged her engagement to their young master, Lu Zheng, in the name of repaying 23.4kReads—Score1.5kShelves

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   I'm physiologically attracted to it! I love being close to her! A super good older man/younger woman romance! Mutual attraction! Lots of kisses, hugs, and piggyback rides! Fast-paced, incredibly suspenseful, the male lead is a guiding lover! The kind who unconditionally protects you! 💕

8. 8 作 The Spoiled Heiress Pretends to Be Sweet and Flirts, but the Chaste Young Master Truly Falls for Her 作精千金假软撩，禁欲少主真沦陷 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance433k WordsCompleted Older, abstinent, scheming man X spoiled, high-maintenance sweetheart | Pretending to please X Falling in love for real | Possessiveness | An intense game of push and pull On the first day after being reborn, to stay alive, Shentu Shu softened her waist and pressed close to the powerful man. "Young Master, keep me here. There are plenty of things I can do..." Tears clung to the corners of her eyes, making her look pitiful. After her father died of illness, her stepmother had banished her to thi 30.6kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves

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   Physical attraction! Kisses, hugs, and piggyback rides! 24/7 Togetherness! Powerful, older, domineering, possessive, and subservient to his superiors! Poor physique! The female lead is a spoiled, pampered heiress! ❣️

9. 9 婚 A Marriage Contract as Bait 婚书为饵 Mantou Is Great馒头很好Modern Romance453k WordsCompleted [Gentle yet strong classical beauty × paternalistic, old-school political heavyweight] [Long-planned courtship + growing together + healing + 18-year age gap + both physically and emotionally devoted] ★ He gives her his undivided affection and protects her so she can live without a care in the world A political marriage and a written agreement bound two people who otherwise would have had nothing to do with each other. The An family had a daughter, twenty-three years old, yet he chose her, who w 23.3kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves

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   🌸Where can you find such a wonderful lover?! 1⃣️The female lead is a florist, a radiant and adorable little sun. The male lead is a diplomat, gentle and sensitive. After learning of her long-standing crush on him, he rewinds time to give her springtime letters during every moment of regret. 2⃣️A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The female lead is clear-headed and gentle, while the male lead is a traditional, fatherly figure. The female lead follows her father's arrangements and marries her soon-to-be brother-in-law. On their wedding day, her husband goes on a business trip, which suits her perfectly. The male lead initially only wanted a respectful marriage, but later he desires her love. 3⃣️An 18-year age gap. The male lead is a veteran political figure, a fatherly boyfriend who has been plotting for a long time and is particularly fond of the female lead. The female lead is a classic beauty, gentle on the outside but strong on the inside.

10. 10 恰 Just in Time: The Financial Tycoon's Beloved 恰逢其时【金融大佬心尖宠】 A Cat Who Loves Pomegranate Blossoms喜欢榴花的猫Modern Romance526k WordsCompleted Just received a rating, and it’ll go up over time. [Gentle, quiet office worker and poker-faced finance tycoon] [A mix of sweet and angsty romance + 10-year age gap + powerful man humbled + mutual devotion] After three years of marriage, Zhou Yan still couldn’t warm her scumbag ex-husband’s cold heart. Instead, she suffered his cruel silent treatment until she fell into depression. She left an agreement behind and walked away. Who could have guessed she’d end up entangled with an untouchable 16.5kReads8.8Score1.7kShelves

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    Highly recommended, it's great! The female lead comes from a small, unknown city, and the male lead is a financial tycoon who returned from overseas. A chance one-night stand reveals that the male lead is actually the newly appointed president of the state-owned enterprise where the female lead works. Both have experienced painful, sexless marriages, and their meeting sparks a physical attraction, opening up a new world for them! There's a ten-year age gap, and their relationship is like an old house on fire!

11. 11 人 Aloof Young Master in Public, Clingy Puppy in Private 人前矜冷贵公子，人后黏人小狗 Little Mo Throws Mushrooms小莫扔蘑菇Modern Romance450k WordsCompleted [Complete story. A seemingly gentle but actually scheming, clingy puppy × a girl who seems delicate but is actually sensitive and insecure] Bai Jing, the only son of the powerful Bai family, was the unattainable moon in everyone’s eyes. Cool and proud, he never lowered his head for anyone. Until the university’s freshman mixer. Leaning casually against the second-floor railing, he spotted a girl in a white dress among the crowd below. She was quietly hiding behind her friend, looking shy and tim 12.7kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves
12. 12 娇 Spring Blossoms at the Touch of Her Beauty 娇色惹春山 Wind and Moon in This Place此间有风月Modern Romance466k WordsCompleted Synopsis [Commanding leader × gentle teacher] Senior official and darling wife, eight-year age gap, devoted to each other. Once the male lead realizes he’s in love, he fiercely pursues her and protects her at every turn. In a sentence: A calculating senior official carries off a sweet, soft little bunny, only to be thoroughly outmaneuvered by her. Campus belle Jing Ni has a boyfriend everyone envies, Zhou Li. He’s not only a star at their university, but also the son of a bureau chief and a 15.4kReads8.5Score1.7kShelves

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    Both of these books feature male leads who are good friends, haha. The first one features Zhou Ji'an, and the second one features Song Qingchen; both are political heavyweights, refined and mature, and dote on the female lead.

13. 13 偏 The Snow-Soft Flower Is Spoiled by Everyone 偏宠雪柔花 Everything Is About Romance风月都相关Modern Romance558k WordsCompleted A composed, imposing senior official × a pure, stunning academic beauty. Height gap + age gap + status gap, with intense push and pull. [Song Qingchen & Li Man] Originally titled “Drowning in His Palm” [In a nutshell] Breaking free from the cocoon hurts, but embracing spring is beautiful. He gave her a ticket into the pyramid; she worked hard to turn it into her trump card. Song Qingchen is the quintessential son of a distinguished family: a seasoned, dignified official, mature and stead 63.1kReads9.4Score7.7kShelves
14. 14 私 A Private Kiss Beneath the Gardenia 私吻栀子 Shen Qingzhi沈清枳Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of Private Kiss of the Gardenia, with the same title, is coming soon. We hope you'll show it lots of support~ Intangible Cultural Heritage Suzhou Embroidery inheritor × upright, steady, and stern big shot Delicate yet resilient beauty from Jiangnan × self-disciplined young master from an old family Seven-year age gap | Marriage before love | One-on-one, both untouched * As the Gu family's sole heir, Gu Zhili was taught the virtues of a gentleman from childhood. Ever si 11.2kReads9.1Score1kShelves

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    The male lead in this book is a self-disciplined and proper young master from a noble family, while the female lead is a delicate yet resilient beauty from Jiangnan. They're truly amazing! The male lead is incredibly doting, it's so sweet! [Admiring][Admiring][Admiring][Admiring]

15. 15 抢 After I Stole My Eldest Sister's Distinguished Fiancé 抢了嫡姐的矜贵未婚夫后 Kumquat Water Ball金橘水团Ancient Romance417k WordsCompleted [Black-bellied flirtatious beauty x restrained, aloof powerful official] Yun Wu envied her elder sister. The hairpin she wore was beautiful. The skirt she wore was gorgeous, too. Even the man she was betrothed to, the one she was about to marry, Song Tingyue, was a dashing gentleman, noble and untouchable as a mountain of jade. * Song Tingyue was a gentleman without equal in the world. Born to privilege, gentle as jade, and graced with extraordinary bearing. He had a betrothed, promised to him s 15.9kReads8.8Score1.8kShelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novels rarely feature guiding lovers; I will always love Lord Song [almost crying]

16. 16 心 Heartbeat Over the Line 心跳越轨 Biyou彼呦Modern Romance387k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] [Age gap + married first, love later + exceptionally gentle, fatherly male lead + both leads are each other's first] A restrained cardiac surgeon x a sweet young woman who grows into herself *Complete. A sweet, everyday romance with no melodrama. - On the eve of her engagement, Jiang Qiao catches her boyfriend passionately kissing another woman. As she stands there in a pitiful state, Pei Zhihe's tall figure appears beside her. His deep, dark eyes look at her from 67.7kReads9.5Score10.3kShelves

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    The male lead is emotionally stable, self-disciplined, and respectful of propriety. He guides his sexual partner well and has sound values. Investing in him is definitely worthwhile.

17. 17 放 After Giving Up Her Secret Crush, She Got Her Happy Ending With Meng Yancheng 放弃暗恋后，她和孟宴臣he了 Red Tiger Head红色老虎头Female-Channel Fanfiction329k WordsCompleted On her thirtieth birthday, Meng Yancheng and Xu Qin once again parted on bad terms. He took out his pent-up emotions on a man he saw sexually harassing someone in a bar. Just as the bottle came crashing down, a girl he’d never met stepped in to stop him. From then on, his life was set on a completely different course. Ruan Lingjun was born into a scholarly family, with a loving, happy home. She was bright and beautiful, and her career was going smoothly. A privileged start from the start, but a 7.2kReads9.3Score831Shelves
18. 18 宠 A Marriage Sweetened with Roses 宠婚诱玫 Pine Scent Comes松香来Modern Romance417k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, resilient girl-next-door heroine vs. refined older power player] [Whirlwind marriage + sweet pampering + love after marriage + love at first sight + powerful man bows his head] - Li Jingmei was born poor but was stunningly beautiful and innocent-looking. To escape an arranged marriage, she fled from a remote backwater to the bustling city of Jing. That night, a driver in an unlicensed cab harassed her. As she fled, she deliberately crashed into a man and stumbled into his arms. “Plea 116.8kReads9.1Score12.8kShelves

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    Look at this one, it's really super good! The male lead's most frequent line is "My wife is so cute," it's so incredibly sweet!

19. 19 京 A Joyous Wedding in the Capital 京婚有禧 Not Green Rabbit不绿兔Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later, secret marriage, older man-younger woman, both inexperienced and devoted, with plenty of romantic tension] In their third year of marriage, Fang Yipo’s company suddenly got a new boss. It was her husband in name only, whom she had barely seen outside the bedroom during his three years abroad. He wore a sharply tailored black suit. His features were striking and cold, and when his dark, indifferent eyes fell on her, they held only the faintest trace of familiarity, a 57.5kReads9.1Score23kShelves

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    Reading time: 9000 words. I had withdrawal symptoms after reading it. It was really good.

20. 20 沦 Falling Hard! A Kiss Out of Control 沦陷！失控诱吻 Branch and Sunflower枝与葵Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + the second male lead wins her heart + the ex chases her after the breakup, but she never looks back + both leads are inexperienced] Jiang Li found a revealing swimsuit photo on her boyfriend’s phone. A graceful figure, full of allure. It belonged to his female “best bud.” At the campground, Jiang Li watched coldly as they draped their arms around each other, acting like a couple. She gave a faint smile and turned to leave. “Jiang Mochen, you’re not my boyfriend any 26.5kReads9.3Score2.4kShelves

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    Highly recommend!!!

21. 21 肆 Recklessly Tender: President Zhou Is Flirtatious and Full of Tricks 肆意温柔，周总他又撩又茶 A Spring一个泉Modern Romance222k WordsCompleted Everyone says Zhou of Hengyan Group is so refined and dignified that he’s beyond reproach. Then someone overhears his friends teasing him for being whipped. He curls his lips into a smile and casually takes a jab at everyone present. “Still drinking? I’ll pass. My wife would worry about me.” “Quiet, everyone. I need to call and check in with her!” “Wait, you guys don’t have wives keeping tabs on you? How pitiful.” Everyone else: ... After finally marrying the woman he’d had a crush on throughou 35.6kReads9.4Score3.5kShelves
22. 22 京 Pregnant in the Capital: Mr. Fu, Please Restrain Yourself 京宠有孕，傅先生请节制 Mu Xiliu木兮柳Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted Love After Marriage + Both Pure + A Guiding Lover + Sweet Romance + Eight-Year Age Gap Shen Chutang spent one passionate night with a stranger. A month later, she discovered that he was her new boss. It felt like the whole sky had come crashing down. She was terrified, afraid her boss would fire her. But just when things couldn't get worse, she found out she was pregnant. Nervously, she looked at the man and said, “I'm pregnant...” He nodded and gave her two choices: have the baby or get an abor 11.3kReads8.8Score1.7kShelves
23. 23 是 Professor Zhou Was the First to Fall for Me 是周教授先动心 Cheng Jingjing橙京京Modern Romance346k WordsCompleted “The short drama is now available.” After three years of a marriage in name only, Jiang Songchu always thought Zhou Qi'an didn't love her. But only when he risked his life to save her at the brink of death did she understand that beneath his calm exterior was a heart ablaze with sincere devotion. He loved her more than life itself. * Reborn, Jiang Songchu finally sees the light. She decides to stay away from the freeloader and build a good life with Professor Zhou. But this aloof older man is ev 2.4kReads9.0Score197Shelves
24. 24 执 Rose with a Blade 执刃玫瑰 Heaven Opens to Delusions天开妄想Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted Print edition on sale June 20 [The Second Male Lead Takes the Spotlight + Crime Mystery + Marriage Before Love + Age Gap] [Cool, aloof high-ranking official with a fatherly streak + elegant, reserved beauty who works as a mortician] After the Nan family went bankrupt, Nan Qing was raised in the Gu household for decades. She and Gu Zhun were childhood sweethearts, with their wedding date fast approaching. But on the eve of their engagement party, a scandal involving Gu Zhun broke. In a video, Gu 38.6kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves
25. 25 商 Mr. Shang, Let's Fall Passionately in Love After the Wedding 商先生，婚后请热恋 Little Mantou馒头小也Modern Romance260k WordsCompleted [Powerful man loses control + five-year age gap + older, paternal husband + marriage before love + slow-burn romance] [Steady and restrained young gentleman + cool-headed, rational female doctor] Cen Xi had a secret. She had been secretly in love with Shang Hanzhou for years. The day they got married by a twist of fate, Shang Hanzhou went abroad to expand his business, where he stayed for two years. Two years later, he returned home. Cen Xi knew perfectly well that Shang Hanzhou had no feelings 31.2kReads8.8Score3.3kShelves
26. 26 肆 A Wanton Kiss of Passion 肆意吻情 Heng Ye恒叶Modern Romance362k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + the second male lead takes the lead + long-laid plans + devoted couple + three-year age gap + the second male lead and heroine reunite after a long separation] [A stunningly beautiful, sweet-natured heroine + a devoted, flirtatious young tea tycoon] (Note: this is not a strong-woman story, and the heroine does not dominate the narrative.) She used to hear her mother say that once she graduated from college, she and Jiang Wang would get engaged and then married. She waited 12.3kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves
27. 27 和 After Marrying the Tyrannical Crown Prince 和暴戾太子爷联姻后 I'm a Little Fishhead Star是鱼头星星呀Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [Print Edition Signed] [Gentle, Delicate Beauty x Cold, Ruthless Young Master] As the fake heiress of a wealthy family, Shen Zhiyi has always lived cautiously in the Shen household. She does whatever her family arranges, never daring to defy them in the slightest. Even when they arrange for her to marry the notoriously violent young heir of the capital's elite, she accepts without complaint. Only on the night she learns the news does she secretly soak her pillow with tears. Xie Zhuo is the young 107.1kReads9.2Score15.4kShelves
28. 28 沈 Mrs. Shen, Take It Easy 沈太太，轻点作 Qiqi Cub柒柒崽Modern Romance401k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance]+ [Marriage Before Love]+ [Childhood Sweethearts]+ [Domineering CEO] For the sake of her family, Ji Ruanuan married Shen Yu. She thought it was just a business marriage: they would put on a show of affection in public and loathe each other in private. But she discovered that Shen Yu had planned everything from the start. A wife he'd schemed to win was naturally someone he'd cherish above all else. The famous Young Master Shen of Beicheng only asks that Mrs. Shen go a little easier 2.1kReads9.0Score140Shelves
29. 29 够 So Wild, He Can't Resist Me 够野，诱他失控 Huai Xia淮夏Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [The short drama adaptation, The Nightingale Says It Misses You, is now streaming on Hongguo App] (Devoted to each other + marriage before love + both from elite Beijing circles + sweet romance | lawyer x cheongsam beauty) Chu Jun, the young heir of a powerful Beijing family, was cold-hearted, noble, and aloof, with little desire for romance. Jiang Wanning, a wealthy heiress from Beijing, was a stunning beauty, dazzling and outspoken, spoiled and profligate. The two were sworn enemies, so every 11.5kReads9.4Score1.4kShelves
30. 30 雪 A Wedding in the Capital on a Snowy Night 雪夜京婚 Mi Yang迷阳Modern Romance423k WordsCompleted Completed | Marriage First, Love Later | Five-Year Age Gap, He’s Older | Both Chaste, One-on-One Romance | Powerful Man Bows His Head Su Li and Zhou Sichen had a whirlwind wedding. On the day they registered their marriage, Zhou Sichen flew to New York to take care of business and was gone for a whole month. Their backgrounds were worlds apart, and no one believed their marriage would work. Zhou Sichen was the man Old Master Zhou had chosen to lead the family next. Disciplined and abstinent, 20.5kReads8.7Score2.6kShelves

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    A story of a Beijing socialite father figure, where the male lead is cold on the outside but gentle on the inside, spoiling the female lead so much that she becomes the only one in the Beijing social circle. His gentleness flows like a gentle stream, and his favoritism is subtle and understated. The female lead is clear-headed, focused on her career, and not love-struck. It's a story of mutual redemption that gets more and more addictive as you read. If you're looking for a good book, just go for it!

31. 31 京 A Match Made in Beijing 京婚成禧 Ming Zhijiu明之九Modern Romance336k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + love grows over time + seven-year age gap + slow-burn romance] [A calculating, fatherly power broker × a resilient, gentle reporter] The year she graduated from university, a twist of fate led Wen Yao to marry a stranger she had never met. He was the eldest son of the Zong family and the designated heir to the Zong Group, Zong Yu. They only had time to meet briefly when they registered their marriage. By the time Zong Yu returned from overseas, the first snow of 20.3kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves
32. 32 陷 Fallen in Jingni 陷落京霓 Yuan Shaoqi元芍七Modern Romance342k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] Radiant, pampered heiress x powerful, ruthless tycoon Beijing’s elite circle | Ten-year age gap | Powerful man humbles himself for love | Sweet romance Shen Jingni, the youngest daughter of the Shen family, was born breathtakingly beautiful. Raised in luxury, she was adored by everyone. While trying to secure a copy of a Song brocade, Shen Jingni accidentally crossed paths with Zhao Zonglan, the feared tycoon everyone gave a wide berth. Everyone in their circle kne 94.9kReads9.3Score10.2kShelves
33. 33 青 Where the Green Mountains Fade Into the Distance 青山归杳处 Book in the Mirror镜中书Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted [Steady, divorced senior leader X gentle, ambitious junior employee; age gap; sweet romance] At first, faced with a powerful, influential figure, Gu Yao feels both intimidated and awed. Then one day, she gets drunk and accidentally ends up in his car, and everything begins to change... P.S. The male lead’s first marriage was in name only. 86.9kReads9.4Score11.3kShelves
34. 34 潮 Tidal Boundaries 潮汐界限 Milky Candy Puff奶糖酥Modern Romance348k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available, published under the title Tidal Boundaries] There were two unspoken sayings around the office building: First, when Zhou Yushen's car passed Guanfujie, even the snow on the ground would sensibly melt away a little. Second, he never let his schedule stop for anyone. Only later did Wei Xi learn that both sayings were wrong. * At an industry forum, Wei Xi was unexpectedly called up to sit in the front row. With every gaze fixed on her, she spoke quickly and prec 55.6kReads9.4Score7.3kShelves
35. 35 乍 Love at First Sight 乍见欢 Travel Light轻装Modern Romance353k WordsCompleted [Beijing Elite Circle + Age Gap + Realistic + Female Growth + Powerful Man Bows for Love] [Emotionally Steady, Cold-Hearted Young Master vs. Clear-Eyed, Obedient Beauty] Everyone knows Shen Yanzhi is disciplined, proper, and virtuous. Only Wen Xi knows how uninhibited and voracious he is when they’re alone together in private. Wen Xi moved into the Shen family home with her mother as a child. Living under someone else’s roof, she learned to be quiet and well-behaved. She guarded her body and hea 69kReads9.2Score7.1kShelves
36. 36 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 8.7kReads9.3Score991Shelves
37. 37 溺 Doting on My Darling Captive 溺养娇脔 Everything Is About Romance风月都相关Modern Romance537k WordsCompleted [A proud young nobleman from a powerful family vs. a cool, refined beauty from Jiangnan] Updates ongoing for the side couple Tan Dingsong and Lin Yin’s bonus chapters: a by-the-book older man and a female celebrity, a hate-to-love story. [Stunning heroine, weak at first then strong + devoted hero who falls from grace and humbly begs for love] After meeting her, he learns how to love. His mature, passionate love heals her wounds and warms her whole life. Yu Wanwan, Nancheng’s “moonlight of the h 30.7kReads9.3Score2.9kShelves
38. 38 谁 Who Can Pluck the Bright Moon? 谁可摘明月 One Big Fish Head一条大鱼头Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted [Unruly, Obsessive, Coldhearted, Aloof, and a Rising Lawyer] X [Gentle, Quiet, Mature, Fatherly, Restrained, and a Second-Generation Entrepreneurial CEO] Ten-year age gap · The remorseful pursuit of a wife · Mutual salvation The heroine is not a virgin, but the hero is. Do not read if this bothers you! Lian Qi isn't easy to like. She never had a father, and her mother hated her for being withdrawn and introverted. After her grandmother died, her mother abandoned her with her aunt and never con 37.4kReads9.0Score5kShelves
39. 39 惊 What?! The Villainess's Husband Is Actually the Crown Prince of the Capital's Elite 惊！恶毒女配老公竟是京圈太子 Shu Zhi黍枝Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed, awaiting release] Marriage first, love later / older, fatherly male lead / devoted couple, sweet romance Carefree, high-maintenance heroine × abstinent, scheming older man Jin Zhao transmigrates into a sweet romance novel as the vicious supporting heroine. Not only is she beautiful, with fair skin, but she's also secretly married to the heir of a powerful family in the capital. But she'd heard her bargain husband was abstinent, so she decides to cling to his coattails. “Ho 39.6kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves
40. 40 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 8.3kReads9.4Score900Shelves
41. 41 你 Please Don’t Hold Me Anymore 你别抱我了 Chestnut Puree栗子泥Modern Romance231k WordsCompleted Everyone in Nancheng knows that Pei Yanshi is not someone to provoke. The Pei family dominates the business world through sheer force, and everyone wants to make a connection. But Pei Yanshi is moody, obsessive, and vicious. There's not a trace of warmth around him, and not a single heiress dares approach. Yu Youjiang is the sole exception. She acts spoiled and willful around him, calls him by his first name, and makes a scene whenever she pleases. Strangely enough, this powerful man is happy to 18.4kReads8.3Score1.5kShelves
42. 42 江 Did Lawyer Jiang Fall for Someone Today? 江律师今天动心了吗？ Green Mountain, Islandward Return青山归屿Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + lighthearted daily life + the powerful one gives in + both leads are devoted to each other] [Bright and outgoing sweetheart & aloof, steady lawyer with a protective, fatherly vibe] When Wen Ying first joined the company, she heard the young women in her department gossiping that the second young master was a talented, handsome rich man. At the time, Jiang Chenye’s name made no impression on her. She never expected that a year later, after meeting hi 54.4kReads8.7Score8.7kShelves
43. 43 那 That Year, Blossoms Fell Across My Robes 那年，折枝花满衣 A Merfolk in the Northern Sea北冥有鲛Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted That Year, I Wore Blossoms on My Clothes 980Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    The first short story is a tragic tale of a seemingly innocent but actually cunning man pursuing his lover; the second is a happy ending where the woman pursues her lover, a broken relationship that can't be mended; the third is a long, sweet historical romance novel about an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, featuring an older man/younger woman relationship.

44. 44 状 The Top Scholar Dotes on His Concubine and Neglects His Wife? I Married the Regent Instead, and I'm Loving It 状元郎宠妾灭妻？我转身嫁摄政王真香了 A Merfolk in the Northern Sea北冥有鲛Ancient Romance21k WordsCompleted The Top Scorer Dotes on His Concubine and Neglects His Wife? I Turned Around and Married the Regent King Instead 674Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 45 逼 You Force Me to Marry the Regent? I'm Pregnant, and the Crown Prince Has Gone Mad 逼我嫁摄政王？我有孕太子疯了 A Merfolk in the Northern Sea北冥有鲛Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later (sweet romance) + long-planned pursuit + domineering CEO + he pursues her + second male lead pursues his wife + elder brother steals younger brother’s wife + intense push and pull + wins her heart and her body + both virgins + happy ending + legitimate daughter + prince and princess consort + crown prince + struggle for the throne When the plum blossoms were in bloom, Crown Prince Xiao Jingyuan promised Shen Jinghong that once her father and brothers returned victorio 2.1kReads8.2Score185Shelves
46. 46 玫 Roses and Green Pines 玫瑰与青松 Mantou Is Great馒头很好Modern Romance501k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available on major platforms] [Bonus chapters complete] [Steadfast, fatherly political heavyweight × dazzling, rebellious beauty] [Long-planned romance / marriage first, love later + powerful family background + well-matched families + 12-year age gap + both virgins + sweet romance] Fang Yun is a dazzling, bold rising star in the legal world. In front of others, she’s a “good girl.” It’s all an act! After her scumbag ex cheats on her, she dumps him without hesitation an 23.9kReads9.0Score3kShelves

    Reader note

    I've read it three times. A powerful figure within the system, emotionally stable, a guiding lover, and the writing is superb. Highly recommended!

47. 47 一 I Kicked Over My Husband’s Wheelchair, Only to Be Carried Home and Spoiled 一脚踹翻老公轮椅，反被抱回宠！ Biscuit Cat饼干猫Modern Romance420k WordsCompleted The animated series Xiaoyi’s Sweet Treats is now available. [Unconventional marriage before love + guiding lover + older man + healing each other] Rebellious little ray of sunshine X gloomy, proud tsundere [One-on-one | mutual firsts] Lin Zhi transmigrates into a book. She becomes the cannon-fodder wife forced to jump off a building by a sinister villain. Lin Zhi takes off running. But she doesn’t get far. When the bodyguards catch her and carry her back, she throws her head back and yells, “Any 11.5kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves

    Reader note

    The male lead is truly a guiding figure; they heal each other. His family is also wonderful, and there are no villains (they're all just charlatans). When the divorce proceedings came to an end, the male lead didn't hesitate; instead, he chose to believe—believe he could win her back, believe the female lead would like him. The female lead is a little beagle, haha.

48. 48 越 Crossing the Line to Fan the Flames 越界撩火 Milky Candy Puff奶糖酥Modern Romance287k WordsCompleted (Complete) [Age gap + abstinent older man steals his younger brother’s fiancée + sweet romance + devoted couple] [Distinguished, mature gentleman and translation-industry heavyweight × adorable little fox who acts sweet and helpless in public] Xie Zhiyu of the capital’s Xie family is the most dazzling among the city’s elite. In everyone’s eyes, he’s famously refined and composed, disciplined and courteous. No one could have imagined that he would “steal” his younger brother’s fiancée. After Ming 5.9kReads9.3Score786Shelves

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    Every book by this author is extremely authoritative.

49. 49 春 A Spring Night Too Hard to Get Through 春夜难渡 Yuan Shaoqi元芍七Modern Romance271k WordsCompleted [Signed for Print] Bright and spirited heiress x ruthless fake gentleman Beijing elite circle | Powerful man lowers his head | Possessive | Both leads are each other's first and only, happy ending Song Li first met Liang Jinnian in Aocheng. He was strikingly handsome and came from a noble family. At the gambling table, he didn't even turn over his hole cards. With perfect gentlemanly composure, he said calmly, "Miss Song wins." He had let her win on purpose. It was only a few days later that Son 73.7kReads9.2Score11.5kShelves
50. 50 订 I Entered the Wrong Room on My Engagement Night, and My Abstinent Uncle Kissed Me to Tears 订婚夜进错房，被禁欲小叔亲哭了 Chu Ruoqing楚若晴Modern Romance393k WordsCompleted Just started gaining ratings: a charming, dazzling heiress × a powerful, dangerously unhinged kingpin of the capital A scheming black lotus who acts sweet but is secretly ruthless tempts the aloof beauty from her lofty perch. The clear-headed man in power loses himself in love and lowers his head for her ✿ The Ding family heiress, Ding Zhi, is breathtakingly beautiful. Raised in luxury from childhood, she is a precious flower and a qipao goddess adored by all. On the night of her engagement, she 5.2kReads8.7Score388Shelves

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    Older man, guiding type of lover

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