At the Pear Garden, I Say I Love You, by Li Qimeng 梨园说我爱你李启萌

1. 1 梨 Li Meng: From the Corner of the Livestream to a Million Sparks 梨萌：从直播间角落到百万星火 Xia Youfa夏尤伐Modern Romance272k WordsCompleted Li Qimeng, a girl from Northeast China, enters the world of livestreaming amid controversy over her husky voice. He Jin, a shy and introverted boy from Hunan, sets out to chase his dream. When they meet in the Kuaishou Yajia team, one works behind the scenes at the edge of the camera, while the other gets so nervous in the livestream room that he forgets his lines. But their shared struggles as newcomers bring them together as a duo determined to break through. Their mentor, Boya, suggests pairi 126Reads—Score—14d adds

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   With the "point of contention," her eyelids felt heavy, almost sticking together. She pinched her thumb hard, the scrolling comments on the screen like endless strings of codes. Late on the third night, she had just closed the annotation software when Aze pushed open the door, bringing with him the smell of smoke and a hoarse voice like a late-night radio broadcast: "Oh, still busy? Help me export this game account data and send it to business; we need it tomorrow morning." A stack of handwritten account passwords was slapped on the table, the ink slightly blurred. Li Qimeng looked at the messy handwriting, then at the unsaved annotation file on the screen, and finally just nodded silently. At two in the morning, she finally sent the organized data and annotation file to the corresponding work groups. The office building was so quiet you could hear the hum of electricity. She dragged her feet towards the elevator, but heard hushed conversations at the stairwell entrance. "... That girl Mengmeng, she's certainly willing to work hard." It was Boya's voice. "What's the use of being willing to endure hardship?" Qiong's voice lost its sweetness from the live stream, revealing a weary indifference. "Camera presence is innate. She's too 'real,' she can't 'act.' If I hadn't been really uncomfortable last time, she wouldn't have had a chance to fill in for those few minutes." "But the data that time was indeed good, and the audience feedback was also good." "Just a coincidence. Look at her usually, she's always working silently, she doesn't say much. This industry needs people who can 'get things done.'" Footsteps sounded, and the conversation gradually faded away. Li Qimeng stood in the shadows, her fingertips fiddling with her backpack strap. The motion-activated light in the stairwell went out, and darkness swallowed her. The desktop she had carefully wiped clean, the milk tea she had bought by running all over the floor, the annotations she had written frame by frame late at night... Were like pebbles thrown into a deep pool, not even causing a ripple. What she thought was "realness" was, in other people's eyes, nothing more than "dullness" and "lack of social skills." The next day, an urgent meeting notice exploded in the work group. Three days ago, during a live stream featuring everyday household goods, Abu Ge inadvertently showcased a glass with extremely subtle, almost invisible star-shaped patterns on the bottom. When someone in the live stream asked about it, Abu Ge casually replied, "It's probably a manufacturing defect; it doesn't affect its use." Unexpectedly, a few days later, this glass, due to its unique "star-mark" design, was posted on social media by a niche artist who claimed it was a hidden surprise from the designer. This instantly sparked a frenzy among niche communities, causing the original link to sell out of stock in seconds, catching the brand off guard. The atmosphere in the meeting room was tense. The brand representative, a young man wearing thin-rimmed glasses, spoke rapidly: "Now we have the hype, but our inventory is critically low, and the production line can't keep up. More importantly, we need a reasonable explanation to justify the 'manufacturing defect' claim and transform it into a brand story." The live streamers exchanged bewildered glances. Qiong Ye tapped his fingertips on the table: "I really didn't notice at the time, it was too small." Abu Ge scratched his head: "I just said it offhand... Who would have thought it was a design?" Boya frowned, her gaze sweeping over everyone before finally settling on Li Qimeng, who was holding a meeting minutes notebook in the corner. "Mengmeng," she suddenly spoke, "when you were backstage monitoring the comments and screen recording, did you notice the discussion about that cup? Any detail is fine." Everyone's eyes instantly focused on her. Li Qimeng gripped her pen tightly, her mind racing. She had indeed made detailed annotations for that live stream, because the viewership fluctuated greatly, and she had watched the replay several times. "Yes." Her voice wasn't loud, but it was clear. She opened her notebook, which was filled with shorthand symbols that only she could fully understand. "The live stream started at 8:47 PM on Tuesday, and the cup appeared at 9:12 PM. The first person to ask about the pattern on the bottom of the cup was at 9:15 PM, with the comment being, 'There seems to be something on the bottom of the cup?' After Mr. Abu answered, between 9:16 PM and 9:20 PM, there were 7 comments mentioning keywords like 'stars,' 'marks,' and 'quite unique,' but they were quickly scrolled past. When I was annotating, I felt that these comments were more curious than questioning, so I categorized them as 'neutral observations.'" She paused, then added, "Moreover, the replay shows that the lighting angle in the live stream at that time caused the dark pattern to reflect light slightly, making it more noticeable to the naked eye than usual." The meeting room was silent for a few seconds. The brand representative pushed up her glasses: "Your notes... Can I see them?" Li Qimeng handed over her notebook. The other person quickly flipped through it; next to the symbols that only she could understand were sticky notes of different colors, marking the time points, changes in the direction of the comments, and even the switching points of the background music in the live stream at that time. "Very…meticulous." The brand representative looked up, her eyes changing. "So, from the very beginning, some viewers noticed and expressed interest; it wasn't all negative interpretations?" "You could say that. Moreover, 'neutral observation' comments often represent latent curiosity, the starting point for the topic to escalate." Li Qimeng carefully chose her words, a pattern she had figured out after watching countless hours of replays. Boya's eyes lit up: "What if we package this incident as—the brand deliberately hid 'lucky star marks' in some products, waiting for observant consumers…"

2. 2 何 He Jin’s Dearest Treasure 何锦的心头宝 Yu Jinxuan御瑾萱Modern Romance164k WordsCompleted They bickered, broke up, and got back together. In the most devoted year of their love, Buxi knelt just to win his wife back. Li Qimeng had countless farewells with the opera troupe, but He Jin stayed by Li Qimeng’s side through it all, her strongest support. 361Reads6.6Score10714d adds
3. 3 网 A Celebrity Streamer’s Secret Marriage 网红主播隐婚之路 Xi Xi of the Laundry洗衣熙Modern Romance650k WordsOngoing The heroine, Li Qimeng, is a 20-year-old internet celebrity and singing streamer, both sweet and cool. The hero, He Jin, is also 20 and streams a variety of entertainment content, his body covered in tattoos. They meet through a random online PK battle and become friends. As they spend time together, they gradually fall in love. With both joy and sorrow, sweetness and heartache, what kind of sparks will fly between them? Stay tuned... 148Reads8.6Score13114d adds
4. 4 何 He Jin's Dearest 2 何锦的心头宝2 Yu Jinxuan御瑾萱Modern Romance174k WordsOngoing Cold wars, arguments, divorce, splitting up the kids, getting back together, and a second child. Somehow, these experiences seemed to make the bond between them stronger and make them depend on each other even more... 453Reads—Score10614d adds
5. 5 藏 Hidden in Midsummer 藏于盛夏 Autumn Chill秋日凉Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted A heads-up before you start ❗️: One of the side couples is a gay couple, so please skip this if that bothers you. [The print edition under the same title is now available] [Healing × Love that grows over time × Angsty school romance] Sweet, gentle, well-behaved student × rebellious, handsome bad boy That midsummer seemed hotter than any before. The girl in the graduation photo smiled sweetly, with a boy in a white shirt grinning boldly behind her. They met in midsummer, and parted in midsummer t 84.2kReads9.6Score14.8k14d adds
6. 6 春 Spring and Moonlight 春与月光 Parting Words诀别词Modern Romance116k WordsCompleted [A Million Readers' Highly Praised Favorite! Childhood Friends / Secret Crush Comes True / Tension Builds / One-on-One, Sweet Romance!] After a family crisis, Zhou Yue temporarily moves in with Lin Qi. The two grew up together and have always been close. Zhou Yue's striking looks and height, along with his excellent grades, make him the center of attention. As everyone keeps probing, Lin Qi repeatedly insists otherwise. What Lin Qi doesn't know is that, in Zhou Yue's heart, he built himself a ga 41.3kReads9.7Score5.7k14d adds

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   Tweet: *Spring and Moonlight* | The Pull-and-Switch of Youth, Sweet Joy to the Heart. The cool air conditioning couldn't dampen the heat of their struggle. Lin Qi, her face flushed, stubbornly clung to her computer chair, while Zhou Yue's subtle attempts to squeeze in and put his arm around her waist revealed the awkwardness and tentative exploration unique to teenagers. A game-related battle unexpectedly blossomed into a screen full of ambiguity—she refused to bend over to operate the controls, he helplessly patted her back, urging her to rest, and finally she simply sat on his lap, sweat mingling with her heartbeat, making the throbbing of youthful passion burn brightly. Who hasn't experienced such childish yet sweet pull-and-switch in their youth? Lin Qi's disheveled state as she shook her head and wiped away sweat, Zhou Yue's gentle touch as he handed her a tissue—the details were full of youthful joy. You can't help but imagine: would the touch of his fingertips when he handed her the tissue make her heart skip a beat? When did this game-related battle transform into an undisguised confession of feelings? "Spring and Moonlight" perfectly captures the sweet romance of youth. There are no dramatic plots, only the playful bickering and budding feelings between young lovers. Every tug-of-war, every banter, is brimming with vibrant youthful energy, like a summer night breeze carrying the gentle warmth of moonlight, making your heart flutter. Reading it will remind you of your own youth, of those heart-fluttering moments hidden in the little things. Come and dive in, and experience this uniquely sweet taste of youth!

7. 7 不 No More Slacking: The Prince’s Favorite Concubine’s Daily Grind 不当咸鱼，王府宠妾的内卷日常 Four Crescent Moons四弯月Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + cutthroat household competition + no slacking off + ambitious heroine] Shen Wei, a die-hard rat-race fanatic, transmigrated into the lowest-ranking maid in a prince’s manor. Prince Yan held a position of great prestige, but all his wives and concubines had given up trying. The princess consort, born to a prestigious family, was as aloof as a chrysanthemum. The secondary consort wanted lifelong monogamy. The reborn woman had lost all hope in Prince Yan and was content to lie fla 69kReads9.4Score8.7k14d adds

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   As a 21st-century "Queen of Struggle," Shen Wei has no intention of being a helpless, manipulated nobody in ancient times. She'll struggle, she'll fight! If she can't be defeated by struggle, she'll struggle to the death! In ancient society, imperial power reigns supreme—her current status is that of a lowly maid, the lowest of the low in the royal household. If she's lucky, she'll marry a stable boy or gatekeeper, and her children will continue to be maids and servants. If she's unlucky, one day her master might order her to commit suicide, leaving her body to rot in the wilderness, unclaimed.

8. 8 癫EN Unhinged? We're All Unhinged—and That's a Good Thing! 癫，都癫，癫点好啊 Little Salt小盐子Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Super-Sweet 1v1]+ [Silly Humor and Memes]+ [Showbiz]+ [Dating Variety Show]+ [Face-Slapping] [Unhinged Actress vs. CEO with a Mind of His Own] Betrayed by her scumbag boyfriend, she transmigrated into a book and was immediately stabbed and sent to the hospital by an extremist shipper. Xie Mi went berserk on the spot, spouting wild claims in the livestream. “Come on! Stab me! All of you, stab me! I'll blow up the Earth!” A passerby who had wandered into the livestream nearly fainted. Okay, okay. 335.5kReads9.8Score46.5k14d adds

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   She casually tied her hair into a ponytail, but paired it with a distinctive straw hat full of local flair. Her makeup was exquisite: a touch of green eyeshadow, wavy lines at the outer corners of her eyes, full and bright M-shaped red lips, and a foundation several shades darker than her natural skin tone. Wasn't she quite beautiful? Didn't anyone realize that today she was going for a summery, tanned, sexy look? Until that familiar voice rang out—and the scene suddenly fell silent. Even the chat in the live stream instantly understood what was going on.

9. 9 小 The Tiny Boss Is Everyone's Favorite, and She Coddles Her Scumbag Dad Like He's Her Placenta 小小老子当团宠，把渣爹当胎盘哄 Hu Yu蝴俞Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The print edition of A Boat in a Single Thought is now available on all platforms. [Comedy + raising kids + everyone’s favorite + 1v1 romance + devoted couple + the adult heroine’s love interest is Lu Jinghuai] [A funny, sunny heroine who actually has eight hundred tricks up her sleeve x a saintly beauty who is really a sinister, venomous schemer] Ji Nian transmigrates into a novel where the heroine is adored by everyone, becoming the universally disliked biological daughter of the heroine’s pow 89.8kReads9.6Score11.6k14d adds

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   The plot is novel, incorporating unique settings into the story, making it highly readable. The characters are vividly portrayed, and the delicate emotional depictions evoke empathy. The author's writing skills are excellent, making this a book well worth reading.

10. 10 他 That’s Cheating! My Ex, the Criminal Cop, Is Too Good at This 他犯规！刑警前任太会了 Yi He亦咊Modern Romance286k WordsCompleted [Second chance at love] + [Reunion after years apart] + [Mutually devoted] + [Happy ending] + [Healing each other] [Cool-headed criminal investigator × genius suspense writer] Not long after Ren Huanhuan returned to the country, her ex-boyfriend, whom she had broken up with seven years ago, pulled her over. He was even more stern than before, with a straight-backed posture and a piercing gaze. The first thing he said was, in a strictly businesslike tone, “You’ve really improved! Driving without 4.3kReads8.6Score49614d adds
11. 11 末 Apocalypse: The Villain Big Shot Sticks Out His Leg, but I Don’t Want to Cling to Him 末世：反派大佬伸腿，我却不想抱 Untainted by Dust不染尘埃Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.3M WordsCompleted [Apocalypse transmigration into a book + ensemble cast + hoarding supplies] [A cheeky beauty versus a deranged, shameless villain, both pure, sweet romance] Su Menghuan transmigrates into a book, becoming a cannon-fodder side character in an apocalypse novel who doesn’t survive past chapter three. From the start, she’s in an unfamiliar hotel, pinned to a bed by a deranged big shot who accuses her of violating his chastity. The man has such a handsome face that Su Menghuan decides she may as well 4.2kReads7.1Score42414d adds
12. 12 认 After Mistaking the Male Lead, I Became the World-Destroying Villain's Target 认错男主后，被灭世反派盯上了 Spring Scales春日鳞Modern Romance562k WordsOngoing [A lie-flat, easygoing heroine who just wants to coast * a brooding, ruthless hero who pretends to be obedient * she saves the villain, then fakes her death * fake your death, and you’ll be locked away in a little dark room] One day, after transmigrating into a book, Li Ruo found herself in a dangerous world of supernatural abilities. The good news: she’d received an admissions letter, so she wouldn’t have to live on the streets. The bad news: at an academy full of combative ability users, sh 43.1kReads9.2Score6.6k14d adds
13. 13 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 14.5kReads9.6Score3.1k14d adds

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    [Oh my god, I'm still alive! I'm about to be suffocated...] Lu Chaochao was just one step away from being carried out of the delivery room.

14. 14 为 The Professional Ethics of a Concubine 为妾的职业操守 Lin Wanzi林丸子Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Main Story Complete] Ye Qingzhi, an overworked office drone, transmigrates into the body of a concubine in the Jiangyang Marquis’s household. Since she’s here, she might as well go crazy. Being a concubine is just changing workplaces. She doesn’t need to get emotionally involved. She can simply treat herself like a tool. Ye Qingzhi’s career goal: convince both the marquis and the principal wife to take responsibility for her and protect her. Ye Qingzhi’s workplace motto: Life is short. We’re al 31.5kReads9.4Score3.7k14d adds

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    #Mastering the Workplace, Promotion and Salary Increase Are Just Around the Corner Although the profession of concubine is basically devoid of status and human rights, and is also high-risk—either being tormented by the mistress, dying in the power struggles of the household, or even being given away—if you can survive and become a noble concubine in a marquis's mansion, the salary, benefits, and career prospects are not bad.

15. 15 天 The Hidden Secrets of the World 天下藏局 Little Nine Disciple小九徒Urban2.8M WordsCompleted [Wuxia World + Antiques Appraisal + Tomb Raiding] I never went to school as a child. Instead, I spent ten years learning the trade from a beautiful woman. Over those ten years, she forged me a pair of “Ghost Eyes” that could identify every rare treasure in the world. She trained my hands into “Buddha’s Hands,” teaching me to break traps and set schemes with impunity. And she taught me a repertoire of “divine skills” that let me navigate the shifting world of the martial underworld with ease. Dra 99.7kReads9.4Score18.4k14d adds

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    At first glance, it seemed like a predictable revenge story, but as you read on, it became increasingly captivating, no less so than "Mystery of Antiques." The author possesses an exceptionally rich knowledge of history and antiques, effortlessly reciting historical anecdotes and historical references.

16. 16 宫 A Palace Maid's Guide to Promotion: The Workaholic Rules the Harem 宫女升职手册：卷王在后宫杀疯了 Chen Chang at a Loss for Words哑口无言的陈长Ancient Romance14k WordsCompleted A Palace Maid's Guide to Getting Promoted: The Cutthroat Queen of the Harem —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Clear goals: Survive, rise to power, become the master.

17. 17 朕 My Consort Is Far Too Ambitious 朕的爱妃太能卷了 Little Snow Fluff小雪绒Ancient Romance158k WordsCompleted When a modern-day workaholic's soul lands within the vermilion palace walls of the Golden Throne Hall, Yun Wange has no idea that a palace selection is about to change her fate. Beneath the elegance of the Tang and Song dynasties lie the rigid power of the throne and the endless struggles of the imperial harem. She was a ruthless corporate climber in the modern world, but after she transmigrates into the body of a county magistrate's daughter, she is swept into an even deeper whirlpool: a palace 14Reads—Score114d adds
18. 18 娘 The Consort Is All Charm and Cunning, Scheming Her Way to the Top 娘娘又茶又媚，一路宫斗上位 Tea Little Ink茶小墨Ancient Romance835k WordsCompleted Signed for print publication In the third year of the Yifeng era, a concubine-born daughter of the Ningyang Marquis’s household enters the palace. The palace is a vast, treacherous place, where the one thing you must never do is give your heart away. Ning Shuyan is clear-eyed: she wants wealth and prestige, along with the emperor’s favor. For three years, she carefully plots each step, wins the emperor’s attention, and rises from Talented Lady to Noble Consort. Rumor has it that the emperor only 56.6kReads9.5Score7k14d adds
19. 19 咸 The Idle Princess: I Lie Flat from the Start and Win Over the Harem 咸鱼王妃：开局躺平后宫赢麻了 Little Snow Mountain Fox雪山小小狐Ancient Romance13k WordsCompleted The Idle Princess: From the Start, She Lies Flat and Conquers the Harem 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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