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1. 1 离 After the Divorce, Mr. Huo Lost Control 离婚后，霍总失了控 The Fisher from the Sea海里的渔erModern Romance645k WordsCompleted The woman watches the news report on TV and gives a soft laugh. “Heh.” She thinks to herself: His one true love is back. The next day, she signs the divorce papers and disappears without a trace. At the office, the man roars, “Where is she?!” His assistant trembles, head bowed, and says quietly, “I’m sorry, Mr. President. We couldn’t find her.” “Get out!” One year later. Luo Yao returns, surrounded by all sorts of men. “Wifey~” “Who are you? Do I know you?” “Wifey, I was wrong. Give me one more 6.3kReads8.3Score57414d adds

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   After the divorce, she vanished overnight. [Wealthy CEO + Wife-chasing drama + Substitute for the White Moonlight + Long-awaited reunion] Luo Yao watched the news on TV about her white moonlight returning home and instantly realized she was nothing more than a substitute in CEO Gu's marriage. She coldly signed the divorce papers and disappeared completely the next day, leaving no trace. Gu Yanchen was furious upon learning the news and used all his resources to search for her, but couldn't even catch a glimpse of her. A year later, they met again. Luo Yao was surrounded by various suitors. Faced with his attempts to reconcile, she only raised an eyebrow and asked, "Who are you? Do I know you?" This high and mighty CEO finally understood what it meant to be filled with regret. He humbled himself and repeatedly begged, "Wife, I was wrong," but a broken heart cannot be mended with just an apology. Do you need me to write a famous scene of the male lead humbly pursuing his wife after their reunion and being rebuffed?

2. 2 会 I Can Sweet-Talk, But I Can't Stop 会哄，不会停 Hui Shi卉诗Two Male Leads384k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + charged push-and-pull + both devoted to each other + sworn enemies + melodrama + no moral compass] On his nineteenth birthday, Ran Ting makes a wish: he wants his nemesis, Jie Zhishen, to be captivated by his charm. It was just an offhand wish, but it actually comes true. Damn it! Except the wish-granting god clearly misunderstood what he meant! He meant for Jie Zhishen to worship him and admire him, to willingly kneel at his feet and become his lackey! Not, not... not to fall 50kReads9.0Score8.3k14d adds

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   I've been having a reading slump lately. I can't seem to get interested in other books, and I always end up giving up halfway through. Plus, I prefer completed novels. Then, by chance, I discovered this novel, and it's absolutely fantastic! It's totally my cup of tea, and I devoured it in one go. I don't know how else to describe it, but it was truly amazing. Finally, I want to say to Canting99, please be happy!

3. 3 死 How Could We Ever Get Together, When We're Mortal Enemies? 死对头怎么能在一起呢！ Green Beans, Green Beans, Green Beans四季豆豆豆Two Male Leads301k WordsCompleted [Cosplay-loving, wealthy, fiery bottom VS sharp-tongued, beautiful but tragic top] [Enemies to lovers + both pure in body and heart + equally strong + happy ending + love grows over time + healing] Xu Chengyu is a straight man who likes fair-skinned beauties with pretty faces, slim waists, and long legs. He’s a playboy who has always lived by the rule of passing through a field of flowers without letting a single petal cling to him. Then he falls in love. Not only is his love interest a man, he’ 1.4kReads7.1Score14014d adds

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   The first book features mortal enemies who become lovers, and the second features two mortal enemies who transmigrate to a parallel world and become lovers. The plot is fast-paced and doesn't drag. Highly recommended!

4. 4 重 Reborn in Sweet Love: The Apple of the Sickly Big Shot’s Eye 重生蜜恋：病娇大佬怀里的心尖宠 Jun Buqi君不弃Modern Romance623k WordsCompleted The physical edition of "Gathering Nightglow" goes on sale October 16 at 7:00 p.m. [Sweet Romance + Reborn Revenge + Yandere Hero + Everyone's Favorite, a Sweet and Seductive Heroine] In her previous life, Tang Yiyi was blinded by love and tortured to death by scumbags. At the very last moment of her life, the man she hated most rushed into the sea of flames and swept her into his arms. His love was tender to the bone, but his voice was dark and possessive. "Tang Yiyi, even if I die, I won't let 4.1kReads9.3Score38114d adds

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   ① Rebirth, sweet romance, fast-paced development – ​​this is for those who like fast-paced stories. ② Animals transform into humans – female lead's growth story; male lead believes "to love someone is to make her your equal, someone you can stand shoulder to shoulder with." ③ Rebirth – a refreshing story where the female lead is capable of everything and strong in everything; male lead is extremely love-obsessed. ④ Hmm, a crime-solving story with a fast-paced, engaging plot – highly recommended.

5. 5 捡 I Picked Up a Catgirl to Be My Wife 捡只猫娘当老婆 Sweet Kitty Ya甜猫儿吖Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted Two thousand years ago, he was a regent who held power over the entire court, and she was a white cat. Two thousand years later, he is a cold CEO who commands respect far and wide, and she is a pitiful little stray cat. The day they meet again, he takes her home. While he’s giving her a bath, the little stray cat turns into a breathtaking young woman... - Fu Jiangting: “Little kitty, how about getting married for fun?” Mi En’en: “Meow! Is marriage tasty?” Fu Jiangting: “Marriage isn’t tasty, but 1.1kReads8.9Score12814d adds
6. 6 偏 The Obsessive Big Shot's Flirtatious Darling Has Turned Dark Again 偏执大佬的小撩精又黑化了 Mu Yao沐杳Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted “I want to lock you away somewhere you’ll never see anyone but me, for the rest of our lives.” Everyone knew that the Jiang family’s powerful patriarch owned the entire capital. The only thing Bai Ruanuan could never become, no matter how long he tried, was his. After dying tragically in both her lives, Bai Ruanuan was reborn and spent every day keeping her secret identity under wraps while teaching the scumbags a lesson. Young Master Jiang, meanwhile, was busy chasing his wife and locking her u 2.5kReads8.8Score18014d adds
7. 7 心 The Psychological Anatomist 心理解剖者 Bug Baby虫宝宝Mystery549k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] Genius Forensic Doctor VS Tough-as-Nails Police Captain [Mystery + deduction + sweet romance + high-IQ crimes + serial murders + criminal profiling + suitable for the timid] Original title: The Psychological Anatomist Schizophrenia, antisocial personality disorder, high-IQ crimes... This is a world overrun by psychopaths. The Cat-Fetus Man case, the Couple Butchers, the Angel of Death... Twisted fantasies of evil always burst into reality alongside violence. A corpse is 97.7kReads9.5Score13.5k14d adds
8. 8 他 His Endless Daylight, Her Starlight 他的永昼，她的星光 Sweet and Sour Soft Cookie酸甜软曲奇Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted (Read the author’s note at the start of Chapter One before deciding whether to read this!) “Lost in Southeast Asia: The Dark Emperor’s Beloved, Wounded Love” He is Southeast Asia’s most dangerous devil, yet he is willing to bow before her. When Mo Xiaohan was ten, he struggled to survive in the muddy slums, like a beast abandoned by the world. Then a girl in a sunflower dress appeared. She gave him a biscuit, taught him to write his own name and draw sunflowers, and folded him a little boat from 25.9kReads9.0Score4.5k14d adds

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   This book is so good! How come I only just discovered it?! The author's writing is simply amazing, and the style is so unique! The characters, the story—it's all so captivating! Okay, I'm going to read about their descendants now! [Laughing][laughing][laughing][laughing]

9. 9 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score178.8k14d adds

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   Beneath the stage, they thought I was an actor awaiting slaughter. Above the stage, they knelt and worshipped me, calling me a god. Only I knew—behind the curtain, I held everyone's script. And in the audience, the god awaited the next act. #I'mNotATheaterGod #GuessWhoIsTheDirector #WelcomeToMyTheater

10. 10 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.8kReads9.6Score66.1k14d adds

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    The Misty Rain Pavilion, a teahouse hidden in the misty rain of Jiangnan, unexpectedly becomes the crossroads of (jianghu grievances). You think this is a romantic story? Wrong. Here, there is the gentlest tea, and the sharpest knife; the most beautiful music, and the cruelest heart. From the moment the protagonist steps through the door, fate is no longer "passing by," but "entering the game." A cup of tea for a life; a lamp illuminates an old story; a glance back unravels the blood debts and secrets of two generations. You will see: - 🌧️ The misty rain of Jiangnan cannot hide the lurking danger at every step - 🗡️ The jianghu is not just about fighting and killing, but about scheming, testing, and a single thought leading to madness - 💔 Love and hate are intertwined to the point that even "letting go" becomes a luxury. When the truth dissipates like fog, you will realize—everyone is in the pavilion, and everyone is in the game. If you enjoy those martial arts novels that leave you feeling a tightness in your chest but still irresistibly drawn to the next page, then you really shouldn't miss *Yan Yu Lou*. #NovelRecommendation #YanYuLou #MartialArts #Suspense #LoveAndHate

11. 11 暗 Stealing Kisses in the Dead of Night 暗夜偷欢 Young Master Ximen西门少爷Modern Romance840k WordsCompleted [One-on-one, angst before sweetness, a mad and obsessive domineering CEO] In her previous life, she did everything she could to escape Nanchuan and marry his uncle, Gong Ye. In the end, her heart and eyes were cut out, and she died a gruesome death. Reborn on the night they broke up, she vows never to leave him again in this life, and to make him pay! But Gong Ye suddenly falls hopelessly in love with her. The more she hurts him, the more he loves her... Nanchuan: “You're mine. Let him die!” Gon 21.5kReads9.0Score1.6k14d adds

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    These two are absolutely the sweetest! The male lead is just mindlessly doting on the female lead! And Dark Night is written by the same author as Simon Yam! [Admiration][Admiration]

12. 12 疯 Are You Crazy? She’s a Max-Level Expert, and You Had to Provoke Her? 疯了吧？她满级大佬，你非惹她？ Granny Qian钱婆婆Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Short drama now streaming; satisfying revenge and face-slapping + ultra-confident heroine + secret identities + everyone’s darling + sickly Buddhist male lead + adorable child] “One hundred million. Stay.” After being reborn, Shang Wanxing unexpectedly saves a little boy, only to be taken to a private island by his deranged and violent uncle. Just as everyone laughs and waits to watch the unloved, uncared-for her get tossed aside once they’re tired of playing with her… Top-tier star: “She’s my 59.1kReads9.5Score6.2k14d adds

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    All the recommendations are ones I've actually read. After all, I need to be able to finish reading them myself before I can recommend them to more readers. If a story isn't good, I'd lose interest just looking at the credits! Both male leads, raising children, both male and female protagonists are included!

13. 13 谁 Whose Sea God Is Pretending to Be Mute Again? 谁家海神又在装哑巴 Shen Tinghe沈听鹤Two Male Leads276k WordsCompleted [A cool on the outside, warm on the inside, self-pursuing, protective, and scheming top x a powerful, vengeful, innocent-looking but cunning bottom] Qi Heng x Huai Zhi Qi Heng is an S-rank space-type ability user and the captain of Team One at the Ability Execution Bureau. Known as the “ultimate human weapon,” he can crush any alien below A-rank as easily as an ant. While out on an assignment, he happened upon an Alliance team that had run into trouble during an alien extermination mission. An a 6.2kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds
14. 14 我 I'm Already in the Late Stages of Cancer, So What's Wrong with Going a Little Crazy? 我都癌症晚期了，疯一点怎么了 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance525k WordsCompleted Original title: I’m Already in the Late Stages of Cancer, So What’s Wrong with Going a Little Crazy? Lin Qian, hailed as the most eligible young lady in the capital, was gentle, refined, elegant, and proper. She could read at three, write poetry at five, was exceptionally well-read, and excelled at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Everyone who met her praised her without end. Lin Qian had been raised from childhood on the principle: “At home, obey your father; after marriage, obey your 20.5kReads9.4Score2.2k14d adds
15. 15 穿 Transmigrated as the Prince's Only Daughter: One Punch Sends the Capital's Elite Flying 穿成王爷独女，一拳暴打京城权贵 Shen Yuan椹渊Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [A little funny? + Alternate setting + A heroine who's occasionally unhinged and will grow up + Little dumpling + No romance] Jiang An transmigrated. She transmigrated into the body of a three-year-old little dumpling who couldn't lift or carry anything, let alone beat anyone up herself... They say the Zhen Guo Prince's household has a legitimate daughter, raised in the borderlands and doted on, who spends all day teasing cats and dogs and picking fights with everyone. They also say this young l 5.4kReads9.3Score61514d adds
16. 16 禁 No Getting Addicted! My Celibate Husband Kisses Me in a Fiery Embrace 禁止上瘾！禁欲老公引火缠吻 Pineapple Year菠萝年Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted [Radiant, pampered princess × gloomy, outwardly proper big shot] Lin Ting was the undisputed princess of Nancheng. Her beauty was breathtaking, her every feature exquisite, and her masterful ink paintings were nothing short of astonishing. Countless wealthy young men pursued her. The social scene even opened a betting pool on which lucky man would win the favor of this dazzling heiress. The betting pool didn't last long. No one expected that at a certain banquet, Lin Ting would personally step f 433Reads7.4Score—14d adds
17. 17 宝 Daddy’s Romance 宝爹情缘 The Cat Is Called Goudan猫咪叫狗蛋Two Male Leads413k WordsCompleted “Hello, who is this?” “I’ve got your son. You…” Zhou Mo hung up immediately. “Dad, answer the phone! Someone’s calling…” The phone rang for the fifth time. “Hello, sir…” “Shut the hell up for a second! Listen to me! I really do have your son. We’re in the pavilion at the park in the middle of the block. Hurry over, before he drinks all the yogurt we brought for our precious boy!” When Zhou Mo finally arrived at the police station, he saw a huge, burly man and an equally huge, burly dog gazing at 329Reads8.2Score—14d adds
18. 18 被 After the Entire Internet Turned Against Me, a Son Fell From the Sky 被全网黑后，儿子从天而降 Shark Fin鱼翅Modern Romance656k WordsCompleted [Feel-good, sweet, variety show, livestream, adorable kid] Lin Qing is known around the entertainment world as a pretty face with nothing else to offer. Her roles are mediocre, and she causes trouble everywhere she goes. Just as the whole internet is turning against her, a child suddenly shows up at her door. Just like her, the kid is nothing but a pretty face and a little troublemaker. But the child knows how to work a room, and immediately calls her “Mom.” Then the child points at the man on T 1.3kReads9.3Score19614d adds
19. 19 谁 What Kind of Omega Likes Mint Candy? 谁家omega喜欢薄荷糖啊 San Shi You叁拾悠Two Male Leads215k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + ABO + sweet romance] Hua Yu had finally managed to book an appointment with a specialist at Central Hospital, only to find that the doctor was a young, flippant, and incredibly handsome man. When her illness refused to go away, the handsome doctor “used himself as medicine,” and after three years, she was finally cured. Lin Chengqi fell in love at first sight with a patient named Hua Yu. Perhaps their 100% compatibility was partly to blame, but that wasn't the only reason. The 830Reads8.2Score10514d adds
20. 20 萌 A Little Genius Chef Turns the Kindergarten into a Canteen in Seconds? 萌宝当大厨，幼儿园秒变炊事班？ Mo Yilan莫一镧Urban543k WordsCompleted They say children are the flowers of the motherland. To better understand the environment these little buds grow up in, Mango TV specially prepared the show A Visit to Kindergarten. The program selected several kindergartens at the provincial, city, and district levels for filming. Provincial-level elite kindergarten: strictly follows the education bureau’s guidelines and takes meticulous care of the children. City-level kindergarten: raising high achievers starts now. They’re studying by lampli 1.8kReads8.6Score15514d adds
21. 21 明 Marry Me Beneath the Bright Moon 明月嫁卿卿 Rabbit Purple Moonrise兔紫月上Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Song Chuyu thought she and Kang Rui were deeply in love, and that no one could ever come between them. Yet that person had been living by their side all along, pampered under the title of “sister-in-law.” After being reborn, Song Chuyu didn’t spare Kang Rui a glance as he rode through the streets in triumph, and she certainly wouldn’t marry him again. * When Kang Rui woke up to find himself back in the impoverished days of his youth, he struggled to get used to the drafty windows after having li 82.6kReads9.3Score10.5k14d adds
22. 22 侯 The Marquis's Estate Honors Class 侯府重点班 Passion Fruit百香果果Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Marquis’s Elite Class is now available [adorable children + parenting + doting in-laws + lighthearted + healing] Xu Wan becomes a widow the moment she marries into the family. All she wants is to keep her head down and enjoy the freedom of being a marquis’s wife. But on the very day she arrives, her stepson, a notorious little menace throughout the capital, gives her two nasty surprises in a row. Xu Wan grabs a knife and charges out, making a name for herself across the 58.7kReads9.6Score8.3k14d adds
23. 23 女 Matriarchy: Oh No, I’ve Met a Truly Obsessive Man 女尊：糟糕，让我遇到真偏执狂了 Raising a Flowered Pig喂养一只花猪Ancient Romance566k WordsCompleted After dying and being reborn, Fang Zhiyou was born into a matriarchal world. But before she could enjoy a few good years, disaster struck and her family was destroyed. To avenge them, she worked hard for years and passed the imperial examination to become the top scholar. She devoted herself to helping the Crown Princess ascend to the highest throne, never daring to let her guard down. Whether it was the sons of powerful ministers or the famous courtesans of the pleasure quarters, they were all 9.6kReads8.6Score72914d adds

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    The female protagonist is reborn and transmigrates to a matriarchal ancient society, causing trouble and displaying exceptional intelligence!

24. 24 快 Quick Transmigration: The Female Lead's Beloved Is Mine Now 快穿：女主心上人是我的了 Shi Jiu是玖Modern Romance1.4M WordsOngoing (The new book's rating has just been posted and is still climbing) [Quick transmigration + villainess + irresistible charm + stealing love + stealing the male lead + both leads have complicated romantic pasts] Good women earn a reputation. Bad women get everything. Liuyue understood this from an early age. After failing her tribulation, she possessed the body of a young female disciple from a minor sect to survive, only to accidentally bind herself to a quick transmigration System. System: “Beep 28.6kReads7.7Score4.9k14d adds
25. 25 亲 After Their Parenting Variety Show Goes Viral, Everyone Online Wants to Call Me Mom 亲子综艺爆火后，全网都认我当妈 Camellias and Wine茶花与酒Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Xuanxuan is an orphan, not her biological daughter] Jiang Sui transmigrates again, this time into the body of a C-list star with a terrible reputation. On a parent-child livestreaming variety show, she and her daughter become the foil to a mother-daughter duo whose motto is to do absolutely nothing. The laid-back duo wins countless fans by slacking off, while Jiang Sui's group attracts nothing but haters. In a triathlon challenge: The laid-back mom makes her son drag her along. Comments: “What 9.3kReads9.2Score1.6k14d adds
26. 26 小 The Junior Sister Is So Sweet and Gentle, Yet She Kills Without Spilling Blood! 小师妹超乖超软，但嘎人不见血！ Don't Eat Fried Shrimp不吃炸虾Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Slap people and kill people, both without missing a beat] [Main story complete] After transmigrating into a tragic cultivation novel, Jiang Wu became the pitiful, self-sacrificing heroine doomed to suffer. System: Host, even though the male lead crippled your cultivation and wants your life, he loves you. Jiang Wu: Kill him. System: Host, even though your senior brother bullied you for the sake of the female lead, one day he'll come to his senses and regret it terribly. Jiang Wu: Kill him. Syst 13.9kReads8.9Score2.1k14d adds

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    Time travel + rebirth, Kuku gets slapped in the face, novels are meant to be enjoyable to read, and this one is really enjoyable!

27. 27 邪 The Evil King’s Obsession: The Genius Madwoman Slays Her Way Through the Three Realms 邪王嗜宠：天才狂妃杀遍三界 Thousand Fans千扇Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Spirit spring space + all attributes + unmatched healer and poison master + no saintly heroine + two powerful leads + sweet, satisfying romance] She was an heir to an ancient martial arts family, a woman who once commanded the world. One transmigration later, she becomes an ugly good-for-nothing. After repairing her dantian, she awakens a five-element spiritual root, breaks through to the innate sacred body, bonds with divine beasts, concocts divine pills, forges divine artifacts, and builds he 24kReads9.3Score2.9k14d adds
28. 28 带 The Day I Returned Home with My Daughter, My Childhood Friend Spat Blood in Anger 带女儿回国当天，竹马气的吐血 a Qi Xuea祈雪Modern Romance243k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + reunion after years apart + sharp tongues + winning her back + both leads are each other's first] Everyone says childhood sweethearts can't compete with someone who comes along later. Nan Xu knows that all too well. Jiang Yu had always treated Nan Xu well, doting on and loving her, but everything changed after Jiang Mingyue appeared. He did many outrageous things for Jiang Mingyue. He even gave her the university admission spot that had originally belonged to Nan Xu so s 456Reads5.3Score—14d adds

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    Nan Xu always believed that Jiang Yu was the only gentle soul she had in her youth, but the appearance of Jiang Mingyue shattered all that beauty. Jiang Yu, for the sake of his beloved, stole Nan Xu's university spot, making her the laughingstock of the entire school. This childhood sweetheart relationship ultimately lost to the so-called "heavenly intervention." Nan Xu didn't cry or make a scene; she turned and went to study in the US for seven years, returning to China as a single mother with a daughter. Meanwhile, Jiang Yu, the childhood sweetheart who had once looked down on her, stood before her with red eyes, abandoning his sharp tongue and indifference, and embarking on a relentless pursuit. He had once abandoned her for someone else, but now he wanted to give everything to win her back. However, seven years of estrangement, the existence of their daughter, and the past hurts became a chasm between them, making this belated pursuit destined to be fraught with thorns.

29. 29 摄 The Regent Prince's Brilliantly Skilled, Unruly Consort 摄政王的医品狂妃 June六月Ancient Romance2.9M WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name, The Regent Prince’s Brilliant Medical Consort, premieres on the Hongguo App at 00:06 on June 27. A genius doctor transmigrates into the legitimate daughter of the prime minister’s household, where she is persecuted by her father and stepmother. She marries the regent prince, only to face trap after trap and scheme after scheme. With her medical skills, she navigates the household’s infighting and the palace intrigues with ease. She executes the crown prince, sav 5.4kReads9.0Score81214d adds

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    "The Regent's Poisonous Consort," a historical romance novel blending elements of medicine, political intrigue, and love, centers on placing the female protagonist in a dual challenge: surviving a perilous environment with her exceptional medical skills while simultaneously protecting her conscience and emotions amidst complex power struggles. Recommended for those experiencing a reading slump.

30. 30 甜 Sweet Temptation! She's the Cherished Darling of the Capital's Crown Prince 甜诱！她竟是京圈太子爷的心尖宠 Wanting Three Years想三年Modern Romance309k WordsCompleted [Wealthy CEO + Sweet Seduction + The Powerful One Bows His Head + The Ex-Wife Chase] After marrying Zhou Jin, Guan Mingxi got the luxurious life among the wealthy she had always wanted. Then she awoke from a dream and realized she was merely the villainous ex-wife of a powerful man in a CEO romance novel. After marrying into one of the capital's elite families, she became arrogant and domineering, using her influence to bully others. She ignored her own child and treated her CEO husband with ind 26.2kReads9.1Score2k14d adds

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    Third time reading! Who understands this bittersweet story?! The male lead thinks the female lead only likes money and not him.

31. 31 别 Don't Be So Heartless 别那么狠心 Lou Xiaozhou楼小舟Two Male Leads241k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads, Rekindled Love, Each Other's First Love, HE] Si Mo and Zhou Chuyu were schoolmates for six years and lovers for five. Whether he was a schoolmate or a boyfriend, Si Mo was always spoiled and demanding, making a scene over everything. Zhou Chuyu wasn't exactly good-tempered, but the harshest thing he ever said to Si Mo was the line he uttered when they broke up: "Si Mo, don't be so cruel." After that, Si Mo suffered nightmares for years. Then, in the sixth year after their breaku 15.1kReads9.2Score1.3k14d adds

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    When Si Mo was twelve, he met Zhou Chuyu, and from then on, all the joy of his youth belonged to this person. They walked together through their innocent school days, engraving each other's names into their youth, but at the height of their passion, a misunderstanding and youthful stubbornness led to their breakup. For six years, Si Mo hid his love in the passage of time, living a life that others saw as aloof; Zhou Chuyu, however, only learned to cherish after losing him, and was consumed by longing day and night. On the day of their reunion, the usually proud Zhou Chuyu, with tears in his eyes, stopped Si Mo, grasped his wrist, and choked out, "Amo, let's get back together, okay? I was wrong." This confession, six years overdue, revealed the misunderstanding of the past and brought the two separated people back together. From their first love in school to their reconciliation, after many twists and turns, they realized that the person they loved most was still each other, ultimately achieving a happy ending.

32. 32 被 Driven to Death by Her Cultivator Mistress? I Take Up My Sword and Storm the Ninth Heaven 被修仙外室逼死？我提剑杀上九霄 Bian Lu边鹿Ancient Romance710k WordsCompleted [Power fantasy, a female lead who begins as a villain and turns righteous, no transmigration, no rebirth] Only when she was dying did Li Fu learn why she could never defeat her husband's mistress, Huayue. It turned out that beyond this world lay a realm of cultivation. Huayue had come from that realm. With Taoist magic at her command, there was no way Li Fu could ever beat her. Tortured, skinned, and dismembered, Li Fu was abandoned by everyone and died after enduring every kind of suffering. Ho 78.3kReads9.6Score10.3k14d adds
33. 33 穿 After Transmigrating to the 1980s and Becoming a Substitute Bride, I Became the Army Officer's Most Beloved 穿越八零替嫁后我成了军官心尖宠 Over Ten Thousand a Day日收过万Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Substitute Marriage + Military Marriage + Stepmom + Mutual First Love] (Fictional Military Marriage + Everyday Life as a Military Wife) Yang Niannian, a college student, was so furious after losing ten ranked matches in a row in Honor of Kings that she blacked out and transmigrated to the 1980s. The moment she opened her eyes, her mother was pressuring her to marry, sobbing and sniffling all over her. “Lu Shishen is a soldier with a secure government job. If you marry him, you’ 109.3kReads9.2Score14.2k14d adds

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    If you don't have anything else in mind, check out this one! It's incredibly good, packed with laughs. I've been staying up all night reading it, it's so good! \(//∇//)\ The beginning might be a little frustrating, but it's all smooth sailing from there.

34. 34 苟 Keeping a Low Profile in the Empress's Palace, I'm Invincible! 苟在女帝宫，我无敌了！ Empress女帝Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted Ye Chen is reborn on the Jiuxiao Continent, where the peerlessly beautiful Empress Luo Hongyan chooses him as her imperial consort. With a sign-in System, he knows that signing in at ordinary places yields poor rewards. After more than twenty years of drifting through life, he is chosen as the imperial consort! Signing in at the imperial palace sends his power soaring! “The imperial consort is great in every way, but his cultivation is a little lacking.” “That’s right, he’s only at the mere Hout 4.9kReads8.7Score47714d adds

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    If you're experiencing a reading slump, I recommend reading invincible novels.

35. 35 哨 Sentinel and Guide: A Survival Guide for a Lovecraftian Guide 哨向：克系向导生存指南 Snail Rider Going Full Throttle蜗牛骑手狂飙Modern Romance513k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, so it will go up later] [Female Lead's Growth + All Male Characters Are Chaste + No Female Rivalry + Slight Harem Appeal + Slight Power Fantasy + Apocalypse + Female Lead's Spirit Form Is Cthulhu] [Sentinel and Guide: A Cthulhu-Themed Guide's Survival Manual] When Taozhi awoke in this sentinel-and-guide world, her only thought was to stay alive. But this world was far more dangerous than she had imagined: harsh living conditions, outbreaks of contamination zones, bloodth 1.9kReads8.8Score15614d adds

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    A masterpiece, its only drawback is that it's being serialized.

36. 36 穿 After Reincarnating as a Wretched Old Woman, I Just Want to Live a Laid-Back Life 穿成极品老妇之后只想当咸鱼 Every Inch Is Gold寸寸金Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted The old woman was a real piece of work. She drove her eldest daughter-in-law to her death, then doted on her second son, who passed the highest imperial exam and married the daughter of the prime minister. She even encouraged him to favor his concubine and neglect his wife. In the end, the prime minister had the whole family killed. The old woman suddenly came back reborn, only to be scared to death by what she had experienced in her previous life. Manxing, a promising 25-year-old woman, transmi 31.1kReads9.4Score4.3k14d adds

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    Highly recommend!

37. 37 穿 I Became the Wife of a Commander Who Died Young! Now His Whole Family Dotes on Me 穿成早死首长的妻子！被全家团宠 A Simple Life平淡生活Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (A Novel Set in the 1980s) (Military Marriage + Marriage First, Love Later + Transmigrating into a Book vs. Transmigrating) A car accident sent Ye Fangfei into a novel. Its world was a parallel timeline in the early 1980s. The novel’s protagonists were the younger brother of her husband, Shen Zhanxun, and his wife. Shen Zhanxun was nothing but a stepping-stone they used to build their wealth. In the novel, Shen Zhanxun left the military to join the municipal public security bureau. He died while 91.3kReads9.0Score11.2k14d adds
38. 38 腹 The Scheming Powerful Official Is a Jealous Man 腹黑权臣是个醋精 Full of Good Fortune福气满满的Ancient Romance231k WordsCompleted [Not a strong heroine; the heroine is beautiful, beautiful, beautiful] Lu Yiyi was an orphan who died from staying up too late while livestreaming, then transmigrated to the Great Xia Kingdom. She became a stunning young woman who had been sold to a brothel by her uncle’s family. Fortunately, she bonded with an “Emotional System,” stood out at the brothel, and became its star courtesan, who performed but never sold her body. Later, her general older brother returned, and she became the daughter 3Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 39 逾 Sinking Into Love Past the Deadline 逾期沉溺 Mi Anxia米安夏Modern Romance729k WordsOngoing Tang Yiming and Sun Jia first met three years ago, when they signed a prenuptial agreement. She thought their marriage was nothing more than a deal that suited them both. But he loved her and was afraid to reveal his true feelings, so he hid them behind a facade of absurdity. She didn't love him, but was grateful that he'd helped her when she was down. Then she happened to find him keeping silent vigil by her grandmother's sickbed. She accidentally caught him tearing up the suggestive invitation 2.5kReads—Score16214d adds

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    Male lead VS Female lead & Arranged marriage to fall in love, a seemingly carefree playboy falls for a piano teacher. Female lead VS Second male lead & Childhood sweethearts, who understands why this expressionless guy, the second male lead, cries his heart out for the female lead and desperately tries to reconcile.

40. 40 闺 I Watered the Orchid My Best Friend Gave Me Every Day, and Six Months Later I Was Diagnosed with Poisoning 闺蜜送我的兰花每天浇水，半年后我查出中毒 Tea Foam Ice茶沫冰Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted I watered the orchid my best friend gave me every day. Six months later, I was diagnosed with poisoning. 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I saw this on Douyin, it's really short and good! The ending was such a twist!

41. 41 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score206.4k14d adds

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    The plot is intricately woven and extremely mind-bending, combining time loops with suspenseful puzzle-solving. The constant twists and foreshadowing keep readers highly engaged. For example, what appears to be a survival game is actually a cyclical god-making project, and the escape plan involving collecting "Tao" is ultimately revealed to be a shocking deception. This layered, progressively more complex puzzle design is utterly captivating.

42. 42 傲 Proud and Unrivaled 傲世倾狂 Mu Yiyi木易易Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted She is a 21st-century prodigy, bright and beautiful; a ruthless queen in the shadows; and the family's beloved genius, warm and innocent... Yet this dazzling young woman dies at the hands of those she loves and trusts. By a twist of fate, she transmigrates to another world, her soul inhabiting the body of the infamous good-for-nothing “Ninth Young Master” of the Ye family. Betrayed in her past life and targeted by conspiracies in this one, she grows cold and hard-hearted. Watch her rise from a w 437Reads8.8Score10014d adds

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    These are all novels on my bookshelf! Some I've read many times already; they're really enjoyable to read.

43. 43 毒 The Poison Doctor's Wild Consort Is a Little Extra 毒医狂妃有点拽 Wine-Warmed Memories酒暖忆Ancient Romance5.7M WordsCompleted She was the sole inheritor of ancient Chinese martial arts, a peerless genius physician known as the Ghost Hand. Then, in a single moment, she transmigrated into the body of the Ye family's useless young lady. When she opened her eyes again, the world was in turmoil! What? Born useless? A harbinger of calamity? Fine. She would soon show them exactly what it meant to be born useless, and what it meant to be a harbinger of calamity. He was the Evil Emperor, revered by all: mysterious, noble, and u 8.5kReads9.2Score78114d adds
44. 44 随 Portable Space: Transmigrate to Ancient Times with a Medicine Vault and Become a Mad Queen 随身空间：带药库穿越古代当狂妃 Yu Xiaoxiao妤笑笑Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Both virgins + spatial storage + sweet romance + strong male and female leads + satisfying wish fulfillment] She is a top pharmacist from a 21st-century ancient martial arts family. One day, she transmigrates into the body of the useless eldest daughter of a general's household. Though she was born legitimate and of noble status, she has fallen so low that anyone can bully her. A useless nobody? A fool? Once her seal is lifted, she awakens five spiritual roots and a born spiritual body. Anyone 9.1kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds
45. 45 废 The Good-for-Nothing Defies the Heavens: The Madam Fights Her Way into the Divine Realm 废材逆天：夫人她杀上了神界 Snow Bathing in a Thousand Rivers千江沐雪Ancient Romance609k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Sweet Romance] [One-on-One, Both Pure] [Powerful Hero and Heroine] She thought it was an accidental transmigration, but in truth... Who are you calling useless? She excels at alchemy, talismans, and formations! Spirit liquid is precious? She has a whole river of it. When Prince Chen stamps his foot, all three realms tremble. She scoops up the adorable little spirit beast in her arms. Is the person they’re talking about really you? Oh no, the Demon Lord has set his sights on the prin 1.7kReads9.4Score20314d adds
46. 46 逆 Phoenix Against Fate: The Princess Challenges Heaven's Will 逆天凰女：公主她与天争命 Early Summer of the Year of the Dragon辰年初夏Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted When the friends she trusted betray her, she swears to kill those who destroyed everything she had and took it all from her! For the first ten years of her life, she was the only princess, adored by everyone. Then, in a single night, her kingdom fell and her family was destroyed. Unable to bear the humiliation, she leaped into the abyss. “Ha ha ha ha! I was blind to treat vipers like family. If I, Baili Yan, survive, then the day I return against all odds, you will pay for the suffering you infl 641Reads8.7Score10114d adds
47. 47 号 Extra! Extra! Junior Sister Is Out of the Mountains, Avoid Her If You Can 号外号外！小师妹出山，能避则避 One Zi一个子Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Lan Yue became a good-for-nothing bullied by her stepmother and half-sister, destined to end up covered in maggots and reduced to a disembodied soul. How tragic! The words “being bullied” had never been part of Lan Yue’s life! Watch as she turns her fate around and settles every score! With her astonishing intelligence, she quietly left her stepmother and half-sister speechless at the lavish banquet they threw in her honor. She thought she had a useless constitution, but an 8.9kReads9.2Score1.3k14d adds
48. 48 魔 The Demon Venerable’s Wild Consort: The Useless Second Daughter 魔尊狂妃，废材二小姐 Author Ningshuang作者凝霜Ancient Romance303k WordsCompleted A top assassin from 24th-century Huaxia, Mei, has her soul transmigrate into the body of the Zhen'an Marquis's second daughter, a foolish, useless girl. From then on, the world is turned upside down. A certain man stays by her side as she grows, accompanying her step by step to the very top. The man declares possessively, “We are destined to be together for all eternity. Le Er has always been mine.” 2kReads8.9Score22914d adds
49. 49 九 The Beginning of the Nine Heavens Origin Star 九天元宇星之初始 Tusu Wuming屠苏无名Xianxia682k WordsOngoing A useless young man, unable to cultivate because he has lost his memories, is driven out of his sect. By chance, he awakens a red light within a mysterious pendant and begins to uncover the mystery of his origins. After enduring countless hardships, he finally learns that he comes from another world. 39Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The shift from martial arts to fantasy, a spiraling progression, makes logical sense in how events unfold.

50. 50 上 After More Than a Decade on the Mountain, I Descend Invincible 上山十几年，下山即无敌 Dazed Tangerine呆呆橘Urban2.2M WordsCompleted At three years old, an old man dragged me up into the mountains. For more than ten years, he put me through hell. At eighteen, I came down the mountain invincible. While others were chasing girls at my age, I had already lived through mountains of corpses and seas of blood. Just watch how I take the city by storm. 46.3kReads8.6Score3.3k14d adds

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    ****Urban Cultivation Novel Recommendation Guide** ## I. *After Being Kidnapped to the Mountain, I Became Invincible in the City* The story of *After Being Kidnapped to the Mountain, I Became Invincible in the City* begins dramatically. The protagonist, an ordinary urban youth, is kidnapped and sold to a mysterious deep mountain. However, behind this seemingly unfortunate situation lies an opportunity that will change his life forever. In the mountains, the protagonist unexpectedly joins a secluded cultivation sect. This sect possesses unique cultivation techniques, and its elders are all highly skilled. They discover the protagonist's extraordinary talent and dedicate themselves to nurturing him. The protagonist undergoes numerous trials within the sect, gradually growing from a complete novice in cultivation to a master proficient in various spells. As his strength increases, he begins to venture into the city. At this point, the city appears to him as a grand stage full of challenges and opportunities. He uses the spells he cultivated in the mountains to solve one urban problem after another. Whether it's ruthless gangsters or business conspiracies backed by mysterious forces, the protagonist handles them all with ease. The book's depiction of the duels between the protagonist and the villains is particularly captivating. For example, in one instance, the protagonist encounters a criminal syndicate possessing high-tech weaponry, attempting to control the city's underworld. The protagonist first uses his invisibility magic to infiltrate the enemy's lair, then cleverly uses magic to disrupt their communication equipment, rendering their high-tech weapons unusable. Finally, the protagonist unleashes powerful magic, wiping out the entire criminal syndicate in one fell swoop, his heroic figure shining like a bright star in the city's night sky. In terms of romance, the protagonist encounters a beautiful and kind female protagonist in the city. Initially surprised by his abilities, she gradually understands and accepts his identity as a cultivator, and a profound love blossoms between them. This love becomes a source of solace for the protagonist during his battles against the villains, further strengthening his resolve to protect the city. ## II. *The Master Descends the Mountain, I Don't Know Martial Arts, But I'm an Immortal* The protagonist of *The Master Descends the Mountain, I Don't Know Martial Arts, But I'm an Immortal* has a unique background. He cultivated on an immortal mountain from a young age, but never practiced traditional martial arts, focusing instead on cultivating immortal techniques. When he decided to descend the mountain and enter the city, he found himself out of place in modern society. Upon arriving in the city, he was overwhelmed by its prosperity and hustle and bustle. Dressed in ancient clothing, he stood out from the crowd. However, his immortal techniques allowed him to quickly distinguish himself in the city. By chance, he encountered a wealthy heiress being chased by gangsters. The protagonist easily rescued her using his immortal techniques, an event that drew him into various conflicts in the city. In the city, the protagonist encountered all sorts of challenges. Some challenges came from evil forces seeking to exploit his power, trying to recruit him into their ranks. When he refused, they retaliated. But with his profound immortal techniques, the protagonist always managed to escape danger. For example, once he was surrounded by a group of enemies practicing evil magic, who could summon dark creatures to attack him. The protagonist remained calm and used his immortal magic to summon celestial beasts, which engaged the dark creatures in a fierce battle on the city streets. Ultimately, the protagonist's immortal magic prevailed, completely defeating the enemies. In the romantic storyline, a subtle affection developed between the protagonist and a wealthy heiress. The heiress was attracted to the protagonist's mystery and kindness, while the protagonist was gradually moved by her gentleness and courage. However, their love was not without its challenges, as the protagonist's special identity brought him various pressures from his family and society. But the two always supported each other, facing life's difficulties together. ## III. *Urban: Ten Years of Cultivation, Invincible Upon Descending the Mountain* The protagonist of *Urban: Ten Years of Cultivation, Invincible Upon Descending the Mountain* has a long cultivation journey. He cultivated in the deep mountains for ten years, experiencing countless hardships during this time, growing from a novice on the path of cultivation into a powerful cultivator. When the protagonist descends the mountain and enters the city, he discovers that the city's spiritual energy is thin, yet it is also filled with various strange energies. He begins searching for suitable resources for his cultivation. During this process, he uncovers a massive conspiracy hidden behind the city. A dark force is attempting to use the city's special energy to open a gate to the demon realm; once opened, the entire city will be plunged into disaster. The protagonist, relying on his formidable strength, begins to fight against this dark force. His cultivation techniques demonstrate astonishing power within the city. For example, in a final battle with the leader of the dark force, the protagonist uses a spell capable of sealing space, trapping the leader in a separate dimension. Then, he uses his cultivated fire magic to attack the leader. After a fierce battle, the protagonist ultimately defeats the dark force and saves the city. In terms of romance, the protagonist meets a female scientist in the city. The scientist is filled with curiosity about the protagonist's cultivation abilities and attempts to study the energy within him. During their joint fight against the dark force, she gradually develops feelings for him. The protagonist is also attracted by the female scientist's wisdom and courage, and the two come together after overcoming numerous trials. These three urban cultivation novels each have their own unique characteristics. Whether it's the protagonist's growth experience, the confrontation with the villains, or the description of the romantic storylines, they are all full of appeal, allowing readers to immerse themselves in a wonderful urban cultivation world.

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