Looking for Two Strong Leads. No Golden Fingers, No Revenge on Jerk Exes, No Marriage Before Love 求双强的，不要金手指，不要虐渣，不要先婚后爱

1. 1 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds

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   So moving! Having read countless novels about wealthy and domineering CEOs, this one truly gave me a story of unwavering romance. I laughed, cried, and felt heartbroken all while reading it 😢😢😢😢. I believe that even in a parallel world, Qingqing can meet and love me for eternity.

2. 2 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 74.7kReads9.2Score7.6k14d adds

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   Childhood sweethearts, arch-rivals—the female lead is a proud and bright heiress, while the male lead appears aloof and unattainable, but is actually deeply smitten by Qiao Yuning. From the moment they meet, they engage in a constant bickering, one sharp-tongued, the other fiercely competitive. The ending is especially heartwarming; the heiress avoids the pain of childbirth and lives a carefree life with her lover. The ambiguity is off the charts, making readers blush and their hearts race! Highly recommended for those who love sweet romance novels—you won't regret it!!!

3. 3 糊EN A Washed-Up Celebrity Goes Viral on a Dating Show After Switching to Crude Mode 糊咖开启粗俗模式后在恋综里爆火 Fish Stick鱼棒棒Two Male Leads367k WordsCompleted [Male-Male Romance + ABO + Livestream + Dating Show + Sweet Romance] After transmigrating into a broke, washed-up nobody who was mocked across the internet for pretending to be an Omega, hit-song producer Nan Zhou said, “First of all, I haven’t done anything to any of you…” Unable to afford the massive compensation fee, he had no choice but to join a livestream dating show. His scumbag former bandmate: “Baby, I miss you.” Nan Zhou: “If you miss me, call me. My number hasn’t changed. It’s the one 67.7kReads9.5Score12.7k14d adds
4. 4 难 Hard to Handle: The Wild Crown Prince Is About to Cry 难哄，野痞太子爷要哭了 Donghua's Seven Disciples, Who Love Stewed Meat爱吃炖肉的东华七子Modern Romance613k WordsCompleted [Wealthy families x forced possession x groveling pursuit x happy ending] [Sweet girl x wild, unruly heir x one-on-one romance] The first time Xu Zhiqiao saw Zhou Cong was in the courtyard of her new home. The man lounged in a rattan chair with his legs crossed and drawled, “Such a cute little sweetheart. How about calling me big brother?” The bone cuff on his ear glinted coldly. Xu Zhiqiao kept her distance, terrified of this devil who could turn the world upside down and control everything. On 51.1kReads9.2Score5.4k14d adds

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   Their first meeting was flirtatious, but they ended up living together as a couple. However, she was heartbroken when she heard "It's just for fun" and left. The beautiful girl disappeared, and the young master pursued her like a madman. At a party, he knelt down to polish her shoes, saying, "Shoot me in the heart, don't ignore me." Years later, the baby jokingly said, "Daddy was hunted by Mommy." He blushed and corrected him, "I was the one who pursued you relentlessly."

5. 5 案 Following the Clues Through the Shadows 案影寻踪 Night Blade, Green Hair, Snow夜刃青丝雪Mystery358k WordsCompleted A collection of standalone case-solving stories. Mu Zhao was born into the body of Mu Huaiyuan's daughter in the Great Liang Dynasty. With the wisdom of two lifetimes, she joins forces with Lin Yi, a junior official at the Court of Judicial Review, to solve one case after another. She starts at the peak, and a life with cheat-like advantages has no need for romance as decoration. 225Reads—Score—14d adds

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   There are no cheat codes; it's all about brains. I recommend reading it with your brain engaged. It's a niche genre.

6. 6 我 I Became My Ex's Mother-in-Law 我给前任当丈母娘 August Witch八月女巫Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The short drama based on this novel, Uncle, I Only Want to Take Advantage of You, is now streaming. Starring Yu Long and Yang Mie Mie. [Older Man Romance] [Sweet Everyday Romance] [Powerful CEO] [Lighthearted and Funny] [No Angst, No Saintly Heroine] [No Affair] [No Stand-In] I showed up dressed to the nines at my ex-boyfriend's engagement party. He thought I'd come to ruin the event, but I smiled kindly and said, "We're family from now on, so there's no need to be so formal. Just call me Auntie 13.3kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds

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   I was often amused by the author's writing style while reading; the unintentional humor really resonated with me. The plot is fast-paced, with a small climax in each chapter, making it impossible to stop reading. The romance between the male and female leads is sweet and subtle, and the occasional touching moments are also very well done. The ending is happy, I love it so much.

7. 7 奢 Lavish Indulgence 奢宠 Little Tower Laughs at the East Wind小楼笑东风Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Strong Male and Female Leads + Well-Matched + Reborn Romance] Reborn overnight, she became the only daughter of one of the capital’s most powerful families! Her father held a high-ranking position, her mother controlled a financial empire, and her grandfather was a living legend of the capital. As the apple of everyone’s eye, Leng Yunqi looked calmly at the ex-boyfriend who had betrayed her in her previous life. Hah! Even if you’re a “god” in the business world, I’ll still crush you underfoot u 11kReads9.3Score1k14d adds

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   It's a bit about punishing the villains, but the female lead is resolute, decisive, brave, and resourceful.

8. 8 大 Miss! Mr. Li and Mr. Gu Are Fighting Again 大小姐！厉总和顾先生又打起来了 A Deer in the Wild有鹿在野Modern Romance89k WordsCompleted [Reborn Heiress + Puppy-Like Younger Man + CEO Mistaken for a Gigolo] (Double Rebirth + Male Second Lead Takes the Lead + Who’s the Second Lead?) In her previous life, just before she died, Gu Chiyuan brought the three children he had hidden for decades to taunt her. In this life, the day Huo Qingcheng awoke with her memories intact, she took an instant liking to a man named Si Li at the entrance to Chu Garden. She had no idea he was the head of the powerful Li family, one of the four great fami 1Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 9 致 His Deadly Charm 致命迷人的他 Luo Yixiang洛艺湘Urban146k WordsCompleted A romantic urban love story packed with sweet nothings and thrilling twists. They meet and immediately pretend to be a couple, arms around each other! He’s overflowing with testosterone, has an incredible sense of responsibility, and knows exactly what to say. “This man is mine!” With one case after another to solve, the sweet-natured Su Tang makes risky moves, each one designed to get him to confess his feelings! Special-effects makeup artist Su Tang and police officer Xu Yi meet and immediatel 113Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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   A romantic urban love story filled with sweet nothings and thrilling adventures: They pretend to be a couple and embrace on their first meeting! He's bursting with hormones, incredibly responsible, and his sweet talk hits the nail on the head! "This man is mine!"—Amidst a series of complex cases, the sweet-hearted Su Tang employs various risky tactics to entice him to confess his love! Special effects makeup artist Su Tang and police officer Xu Yi pretend to be a couple and embrace on their first meeting! To Su Tang's surprise, Xu Yi is bursting with hormones, incredibly responsible, and his sweet talk hits the nail on the head! Su Tang thinks to herself, "This man is mine!" So, amidst the complex cases, Su Tang repeatedly employs risky tactics, all to entice him to confess his love! With bright, sparkling eyes, Su Tang can't help but praise, "Master, whoever marries you will be so happy!" Xu Yi tilts his head, his eyebrows raised, his dark pupils carrying a hint of something unreadable. Su Tang sensed a hint of danger and immediately changed the subject: "I mean, this noodle looks so delicious, it makes me want to marry you."

10. 10 让 You Asked Me to Tell Fortunes, So Why Do I Have Secret Identities in Both the Underworld and the Living World? 让你算命，你咋阴界阳界都有马甲 Qian Ling'er千灵儿Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Su Cen, the Su family's daughter, is a master of the occult with memories of three lifetimes and a renowned figure across the three realms. She is blessed with great merit and abundant good fortune, yet she is mistaken for a bringer of disaster. Abandoned at birth, she grows up rejected by her parents. “Your older sister is the leading socialite in the capital, your brother is a rising star among the city's elite, and your younger sister attends a prestigious university. You've accomplished noth 7.6kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds

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    Strong female lead, highly recommended

11. 11 豪 The Beloved of a Wealthy Family, the Metaphysics Master Rises to Power in High Society 豪门团宠，玄学大佬在上流圈杀疯 A Sour Little Mandarin一颗酸桔子Modern Romance519k WordsCompleted The rating just came out. It'll slowly go up! [Occult powers + feel-good wish fulfillment + strong heroine + ghost hunting + fortune-telling + pampered by everyone + no romance] [Main plotline + episodic stories] There's a new piece of gossip among Xincheng's elite: the Shen family's long-lost youngest daughter has been found. As soon as she returned, she severed her eldest brother's romantic ties, tormented her younger brother until he was skin and bones, and even dared to hit her own grandmoth 10.7kReads9.3Score1.4k14d adds
12. 12 别 Don’t Mess with the Fake Heiress Who Can Read Fate: She Spills Secrets Without Even Trying 别惹假千金会算命，爆料顺嘴的事 Shuishizuo水石座Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Metaphysics, No Romance] Shen Xufei, a metaphysics master who failed to ascend, woke up as a fake heiress about to be married off (sold off) by her adoptive mother. Looking at her “fiancé,” whose face was shrouded in dark energy, Shen Xufei thought: You? Marry me? What makes you think you're qualified? Your height of five foot five? Your middle school education? Or the bodies of other women hidden in your basement? She read his fortune on the spot and sent her “fiancé” and his whole fami 6.8kReads8.9Score85514d adds
13. 13 满 After Being Reborn, the Max-Level Female General Stuns the Entertainment World 满级女将军重生后惊艳全娱乐圈 Shuishizuo水石座Modern Romance239k WordsCompleted Xia Bing is pierced through the heart by an arrow. When she wakes up, she's become a struggling D-list actress, targeted by her seniors, dumped by a scumbag boyfriend, and blacklisted by powerful industry figures. The female war god Xia Bing gives a cold laugh and looks around. “Who should I take down first?” Netizens are all waiting for Xia Bing to get out of the entertainment industry, but gradually they realize she's a little different from what they imagined. This girl's skills are maxed out 348Reads8.8Score—14d adds
14. 14 假 The Fake Heiress Is All-Powerful, and Bigwigs Everywhere Compete to Spoil Her 假千金全能无敌，各路大佬争着宠 Shuishizuo水石座Modern Romance502k WordsCompleted Su Yunwan was once a princess of Qi. After one drunken night, she woke up as a C-list actress who’d been kicked out of her home, was black as coal, and was mocked across the internet. To pay off her debts, she had no choice but to join a cultural variety show. Netizens: “An illiterate dares to show off her intelligence?” Everyone got ready to enjoy the spectacle, munching on melon seeds. But before long, they realized that Su Yunwan, the good-for-nothing everyone knew about, had suddenly changed 4.5kReads9.2Score62814d adds
15. 15 玄 The Metaphysics Master Shakes the World After Coming Down from the Mountain 玄学大佬下山后轰动全世界 Gathering the Galaxy一揽星河Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Mysticism + satisfying read + sweet romance] Everyone in the industry says the newly reunited eldest daughter of the Su family is a menace. One sentence from her can break up a marriage, shatter a family, drive someone into bankruptcy, or land them in jail, so people steer clear of her. What’s more, she has opened a Taoist temple and does fortune-telling, face-reading, feng shui, sells talismans, and catches ghosts. She’s done every sort of scam imaginable! Later, word gets around that the elde 78kReads9.5Score12k14d adds

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