Youthful Campus Stories That Aren’t Too Long 青春校园文，不用很长

1. 1 贪 Enchanted by Your Glorious Summer 贪恋你的盛夏 Big Meat Bun大肉包子啊Modern Romance313k WordsCompleted The physical edition of Longing for Your Summer is now available. A short drama and animated series are also streaming. [Flirtatious, devilishly handsome rich boy vs. sweet, insecure good girl] [College campus + secret crush comes true + both untouched + sweet romance] The most outrageous thing Sang Li ever did was approach the new transfer student in her senior year of high school. The boy was strikingly handsome and unbearably arrogant, with a faint air of aloofness in his eyes. Sang Li though 55.3kReads9.1Score7.4k14d adds

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   The female lead has a crush on the male lead; it's incredibly sweet. She also has a slight sense of inferiority when she's in a crush.

2. 2 夏 A Wet Kiss on a Summer Night 夏夜湿吻 Zero-Sugar Gardenia栀栀为零糖Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance | Two Top Students | Both Virgins | Childhood Sweethearts | Long-Planned Romance | Possessiveness] When Wen Qizhi was five, Gu Yanchen’s mother “picked her up” and brought her home, where she became Gu Yanchen’s little shadow. When they started elementary school, Gu Yanchen gave her four rules: They couldn’t walk to and from school together. At school, she had to pretend not to know him and couldn’t call him big brother. She had to keep her distance and not get close to him… Wen Q 16.6kReads9.0Score2.4k14d adds

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   Super good-looking, strong duo

3. 3 他 The Moonlight in His Heart 他心尖上的白月光 The Cat at the Fairy's Home仙女家的猫Modern Romance655k WordsCompleted [Reborn + Secret Crush + Sweet Romance, One-on-One] Wen Xi was reborn at eighteen. In her previous life, Wen Xi had been a nobody. Given another chance, she secretly vowed to cherish life, study hard, and repay those who had helped her. She never expected that the butterfly effect would take hold this time around. Her biological parents came looking for her, it turned out her family was the richest in the country, and she even gained three brothers devastatingly handsome enough to take your brea 1.1kReads8.4Score10414d adds

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   Reborn at 18, she became the little princess of a billionaire family, and was even publicly embraced by the school heartthrob, who called her "little fairy." ✨ Wen Xi's rebirth: • Finds her billionaire biological parents, and gains three incredibly handsome older brothers as a bonus. • Lu Chen, the school heartthrob of Jiangyang University, spoils her like the white moonlight in his heart. "Little fairy, welcome to my university." The dream lover of all the girls in the school breaks all his principles for her. This unrequited love after rebirth finally becomes a sweet mutual pursuit. #HisWhiteMoonlight #RebirthSweetPampering #CampusUnrequitedLove #1v1SweetNovel

4. 4 怎 How Could Anyone Resist Her? 怎敌她动人 Biyou彼呦Modern Romance551k WordsCompleted [Physical book goes on sale September 19 at 7:30 p.m.] [Reborn in school + healing + secret crush from the male lead + both leads have no past relationships, happy ending] Bright, charming sweetheart x obsessive, restrained man * In the eyes of outsiders, Xu Jiqing was refined and aloof, a dazzling new elite from a wealthy family and a self-made miracle who had risen from poverty. Su Xia was unbelievably lucky to marry him at her most desperate. Only Su Xia knew that Xu Jiqing was a madman. She 194.3kReads9.5Score28.7k14d adds

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   Your subtle, hidden thoughts really resonate with me. It's never been about me transferring his love to you. It's because I already love you so much that I'm so good to him.

5. 5 转 After I Transfer Schools, My Childhood Friend, the Campus Heartthrob, Watches Me Play Innocent 转校后，竹马校草看我装乖 Yun Yun Yan韵韵烟Modern Romance1.6M WordsOngoing [Sweet, soft-spoken campus goddess who loves putting on an act X aloof, ruthless school bully who loves putting on an act] [Sweet campus romance, 1v1 + wealthy families + heiress + everyone’s favorite + childhood friends] Jiang Liangjin, the school bully at Lanlin High, has wine-red hair and became the campus heartthrob on his very first day of school thanks to his striking looks. His noble status has all the young masters and heiresses fawning over him. But he’s cold by nature, as if nothing ca 19.3kReads8.9Score4.6k14d adds
6. 6 春 Spring Tide 春日来潮 What Tree Grows Peanuts?花生什么树Modern Romance447k WordsCompleted Bo He was the notorious playboy of No. 1 High School, wearing the air of someone who treated life like a game. He was brazen, untamable, and looked down on everyone. In their second year of high school, Lian Zi returned to the capital. She was a bright, beautiful girl, steady and quiet. They belonged to two different worlds. Until people noticed how blatantly the usually proud Young Master Bo treated her differently, following right behind Lian Zi wherever she went. His friends teased him, sayin 9.8kReads9.4Score1.6k14d adds

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   These two are campus novels I recently read and thought were pretty good.

7. 7 超 So Sweet! The Campus Heartthrob Coaxes His Adorable Crush in a Husky Voice 超甜！校草哑声诱哄小可爱 Peach Branch Tea桃枝茶Modern Romance406k WordsCompleted [Bad-boy school boss × sweet, soft-spoken top student] [A sweet campus romance, two strong leads, lighthearted and affectionate, healing each other] Rumor has it that Jiangcheng No. 8 High has a school boss named Gu Cilan: unruly, arrogant, and looking down on everyone. In their second year of high school, a sweet transfer student arrives. Li Su is beautiful with a honey-sweet voice, and she takes first place in her grade on her very first monthly exam. She’s just far too bold, always picking on 27.9kReads9.3Score4.6k14d adds
8. 8 说 You Said You Were Cold and Aloof, So Why Do You Keep Pulling Me Close to Kiss? 说好的高冷，他怎么缠着就吻 Mo Yun墨妘Modern Romance246k WordsCompleted A resilient, scheming, sweet-on-the-outside-and-dark-within young woman vs. a cool, aristocratic, flirtatious young master [Rekindled romance | One-on-one, both leads sexually inexperienced | Sweet romance | Secret crush | Two strong leads] The young master of Jiangcheng's Fu family is aloof, cold, and indifferent to others. Wen Yan learns this on the very first day she moves in with him. The young man comes from a noble family and is exceptionally handsome. He seems born with an air of aristocr 870Reads6.2Score10114d adds

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   Sweet romance novel about a broken mirror mended and a long-awaited reunion.

9. 9 朱 A Vermilion Kiss 朱砂吻 Don't Call Me Beautiful别叫我美丽Modern Romance331k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Stars Falling into the Deep Sea is now available] [Devoted to each other | Mutual pining | Campus sweet romance] [Pure love at first | Love later] [Cool, cocky troublemaker] x [Sweet-tempered, gentle girl] At the beginning of the story, they fell for each other's cinnabar moles. By the end, they were kissing those same marks. Blurb: Tang Shi was a handsome, cocky troublemaker who did whatever he pleased. He had topped the entrance exam that year and was the “top dog” in the 18.1kReads9.5Score2.6k14d adds

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   This book vividly portrays the sweetness and bitterness of youth. It's perfect for reliving school days during summer vacation. The hardships of high school life are depicted very realistically, and both the main and supporting characters are well-developed. It's truly a great read.

10. 10 青 At the Dawn of Youth 青春破晓时 Cai Meow Cat蔡喵猫Modern Romance231k WordsCompleted A resilient, wildflower-like heroine + a down-to-earth, loyal hero + a long-haired, gloomy second male lead + campus youth + mutual secret crushes + coming of age A campus novel exploring conformity and prejudice. Jiang Beiyan's youth began with malicious ink stains on her chair and was beset by baseless provocations in the cafeteria. Like a wildflower growing between the steel and concrete of the city, she puts down deep roots and refuses to bend. A bowl of hot soup flung at a bully becomes her 15Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    You should read this one; the male and female leads have a happy ending, but the second male lead… sigh.

11. 11 我 I Taught Youth How to Grow Up 我教会青春成长 A Moment of Youth一分青春Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Youth, sunshine, and a gentle breeze. At the crossroads of my youth, faced with the warm and cheerful “Little Orange” and the shy, self-conscious “Meteor Shower,” which one should I choose? My name is Chen Xiao. Thank you for passing through my youth… —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a youth campus romance novel, not a romance-obsessed story, and it doesn't feature a super-student falling in love with me. I believe you'll see a reflection of your own youth in it, let's take one last look back at our youth

12. 12 春 A Springtime Spark 春日撩火 Thin Persimmon Tea薄柿茶茶Modern Romance531k WordsCompleted 74.2kReads9.2Score10.1k14d adds

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    A selection of books from over a decade of reading experience; the first and fourth books are by the same author (Cha Cha, You Are My God).

13. 13 银 The Galaxy and His Cat 银河与他的猫 Yang Qinglin杨清霖Modern Romance107k WordsCompleted During the summer before her junior year of college, Qi Qingqing attends a research camp at K University in the United States. She gets lost before the opening ceremony and is found by Wen Xingzhi on one of the floors of the astrophysics center. She falls in love at first sight, and the outgoing, bold young woman openly begins to pursue him. She bursts into his world like a blazing light, turning his entire life upside down. Though her plans often backfire, she quietly finds a place in Wen Xingz 600Reads9.5Score13914d adds
14. 14 臣 Surrender to the Rose 臣服于玫瑰 Thin Persimmon Tea薄柿茶茶Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted [Gentle, Cool-Headed Girl vs. Free-Spirited, Edgy Rapper] The young master of the Chen family had been rapping and forming bands overseas, making a name for himself, when his father suddenly dragged him back to China to attend school. Then he was sent off to live in a teahouse against his will. His father wanted him to settle down and study in that quiet, old-fashioned place, and hoped it would smooth out his unruly streak. But Chen Mu was the kind of person who drew attention wherever he went. 20.4kReads9.5Score2.6k14d adds
15. 15 夏 A Summer's-End Goodbye to a Love That Hid a Deadly Blade: His Casual Kindness Was Just Expired Affection 夏末退场的心动却暗藏杀刀！他的顺手付出全是过期心动 Zhi Zhige知止戈8k WordsCompleted A spark of love that seemed to fade with summer hides a fatal blade! Every little thing he did for her was just leftover affection, long past its expiration date. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Looking for short campus stories.

16. 16 云 When the Clouds Are Deep and the Waters Clear 云深清浅时 Running East and West东奔西顾Modern Romance336k WordsCompleted Xiao Yunxing is the dashing, top-of-the-class heartthrob admired by every girl at school: someone to admire from afar, but never touch. Yet he smiles only for Chen Qinghuan, the “childhood sweetheart” who transfers to his school, and spoils her in every way. Chen Qinghuan is a proud, domineering, yet adorably naive math genius. Math is her talent, and loving him is her dream. She stays by his side, always. One waits, the other pursues, and together they earn places at their dream university. Aft 18.8kReads9.6Score2.2k14d adds

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    A super sweet and heartwarming romance novel set in a school campus, "When Clouds Are Deep and Clear" by Dong Benxi Gu tells the romantic story of childhood sweethearts Chen Qinghuan and Xiao Yunxing, from their school uniform days to their wedding. Their paths diverge: one a powerful figure in the financial world, the other dedicated to the aerospace industry. The entire story is warm and sweet, well worth reading.

17. 17 青 Slightly Tipsy in Blue 青色微醺 Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance393k WordsCompleted Signed for publication, with a short drama adaptation now streaming (Arranged marriage to love + the second male lead takes the lead + long-planned romance + cozy, low-key sweet romance) The day Fu Qingyin finally gave up on Song Ziyan, she went to see his uncle, Song Zheng. Two wooden signs hung at the entrance to the teahouse, one higher than the other. Each bore a line of writing: A joyful reunion, a happy occasion. The man sat ramrod straight, his expression calm and composed, with the refin 23.8kReads9.2Score2.7k14d adds

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    I love the tug-of-war feeling of marriage before love. Late October in Beijing was bitterly cold, but Fu Qingyin, carrying her suitcase, stood before the door of their marital home, her fingertips warm to the touch. This encounter, which began with a dramatic hero-saves-the-damsel-in-distress scenario and blossomed into a chance meeting at a matchmaking event, ultimately brought the heirs of two prestigious families together. Song Ziyan's gentlemanly humor shattered Fu Qingyin's refined elegance, and their relationship, from friendship to active pursuit, unfolded naturally with a gentle, enduring love. There were no grand vows, but there was a steadfast commitment to "marry first, then fall in love"—he would remember her habit of being sensitive to the cold and warm the living room radiator beforehand; she would tolerate his occasional clumsiness and leave a nightlight on when he was busy working. Beneath the guise of an arranged marriage lay the reality of two souls slowly drawing closer. He understood her intelligence and insight, and she cherished his gentle responsibility. Their everyday smiles and late-night heart-to-heart talks all testified to the beauty of marriage before love. No matter how cold the winds of Beijing may be, there will always be someone to shield you from the chill, turning your days into a poem tinged with sweet intoxication. This unhurried love story holds the most touching aspect of adult romance—a gentle exchange, a heart full of joy, and a slow, steady deepening of affection.

18. 18 枫 Maple's Flight 枫飞记 Deputy Yuan, Who Loves Carambola Wine爱吃杨桃酒的袁副Modern Romance293k WordsCompleted A hilarious, unconventional campus novel with unhinged leads, a touch of mystery, and a romance that blossoms over time. Chapter Two describes the heroine's dream, which also foreshadows a future crisis. Don't let it scare you off, folks! No System, no transmigration: surviving in a harsh future school! Watch the heroine tackle bizarre classes and deal with bizarre exams! At a campus five hundred years in the future, the heroine Chen Fengfeng and the hero Yang Fei go from loathing each other at 3Reads—Score114d adds

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    This is a crazy and unconventional campus romance novel featuring a male and female protagonist who experience first love, develop feelings for each other over time, and grow together. The first chapter is the female protagonist's dream, so don't be scared away!

19. 19 孝 All You Dutiful Descendants, Kneel! I'm Your Great-Grandma 孝子贤孙都跪下，我是你们太奶奶 Wu Yingxia乌英夏727k WordsCompleted [Eighteen-year-old great-grandma arrives to restore her family’s glory] Rong Yu was taking her eight-year-old son out when they were hit by a car and killed. When she opened her eyes, she had landed seventy years in the future. Her adorable eight-year-old had instantly turned into a decrepit old man, and she had gained a bunch of troublesome great-grandchildren. The eldest is a dim-witted CEO. The second has been entangled with a married woman and had his reputation ruined. The third is being us 191.3kReads9.1Score7.2k14d adds

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    An 18-year-old great-grandmother travels back 70 years, her eight-year-old son becomes an old man, and she's given five troublesome great-grandsons as a bonus. Her school bully grandson even corners her, mistaking her for a suitor? The old man slaps her away: "You beast! This is your great-grandmother!" Watch how this young great-grandmother takes charge of the wealthy family and deals with all kinds of dissent!

20. 20 章 Zhang Yinan and Fang Cheng’s Unsolvable Youth 章以楠，方程的青春无解题 Yunan Shu予楠书9k WordsCompleted Zhang Yinan and Fang Cheng's Unsolvable Problem of Youth 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    These two are possible

21. 21 霸 After Being Bullied, I Became the Best Version of Myself 霸凌过后，我成为优秀的自己 Yunan Shu予楠书6k WordsCompleted After Being Bullied, I Became the Best Version of Myself —Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 22 求 Please Love Me Openly 求你明恋我 Elk Seventeen麋鹿十七Modern Romance505k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available. Search for A Confession I Couldn’t Hide to get a signed copy] [Roguishly handsome, irresistible Jin Zhuo x sweet, alluring Qin Yingxia] [Both Pure + College Romance + Secret Crush Becomes Mutual + Sweet Romance + Light Ensemble Cast] Qin Yingxia had been secretly in love with Jin Zhuo for seven years. She worked as hard as she could to get into Imperial University, all so she could be a little closer to him. On the first day of school, she accidentally took t 50.5kReads9.5Score7.8k14d adds

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    --- *An Unhidden Confession* | A Tender Taste of Mutual Devotion: Seven years of unrequited love, a misunderstanding—they both loved each other in their own way. He blamed himself for not realizing her feelings sooner, she regretted not being brave enough to approach him. But when all the concealment and caution were revealed, only an overwhelming surge of love remained. This book, *An Unhidden Confession*, is so sweet! Watch two people deeply in love let down their guard amidst tears and confessions, embracing each other in the softest way. Those unhidden feelings will ultimately become the most enduring companionship. #YouthfulSweetRomance #MutualUnrequitedLove #Reconciliation #HealingConfession

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