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Older Partner + Guiding Lover + Steady and Mature + Two Wealthy Families 年上➕引导型恋人➕沉稳➕双豪门

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Looking for something like Mr. Shen Has a Buddha's Mouth and a Snake's Heart. I want the male and female leads to come from top-tier wealthy families. No long-term plotting, and don't make the relationship progress too fast. They shouldn't get together right at the beginning. Those are the four main things I want.

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1 A Marriage Sweetened with Roses 宠婚诱玫 Pine Scent Comes松香来Modern Romance417k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, resilient girl-next-door heroine vs. refined older power player] [Whirlwind marriage + sweet pampering + love after marriage + love at first sight + powerful man bows his head] - Li Jingmei was born poor but was stunningly beautiful and innocent-looking. To escape an arranged marriage, she fled from a remote backwater to the bustling city of Jing. That night, a driver in an unlicensed cab harassed her. As she fled, she deliberately crashed into a man and stumbled into his arms. “Plea 115.3kReads9.1Score12.4kShelves
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This is a must-read. Forgive my poor eloquence, but it's truly excellent; it's a perfect guide.
2 Save Me, Not the Drunkard 渡我不渡醉 Bamboo Song Pear竹音梨Modern Romance283k WordsCompleted [A guarded, wounded hero × a gentle, steadfast heroine who saves him | Mutual devotion · Rekindled Romance] “Everyone who gets close to me comes to a bad end. You should leave.” “It's not your fault, Jiang Zui. You haven't done anything wrong.” Kneeling in the light, she led him out of the shadows and told him he wasn't a curse. He deserved to be loved. This was a silent standoff, and a gentle salvation. Jiang Zui thought his life would never see the light until he met Su Yuhe at seventeen. Afra 3.1kReads—Score194Shelves
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Despite his weathered appearance and scarred body, he showered all his tenderness and affection upon one person. This book is incredibly good; the male lead is so gentle and doting on the female lead, always by her side—it's so sweet!
3 The First Desire in the Mist 雾也欲初 Luo Li Xixi落离夕夕Modern Romance451k WordsCompleted [Now Adapted as a Comic Drama] [Complete] [A Chaste and Restrained Daddy Boss Who Turns Wild with Desire Once He Gets a Taste] [Mutually Each Other's First and Only] [Powerful Man Bows His Head] [Sweet Romance] [Explosive Sexual Tension] [Everyday Life] [Happy Ending] [Eight-Year Age Gap] [Hotpot heiress from a wealthy family x older man in power] - Shen Jinye's grand plan to start a business was stuck on finding a shop. "Baby, when you open the door tonight, take off your coat and go straight i 135.2kReads8.9Score18.4kShelves
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The older sister's YYDS, the opening chapters immediately captivated me.
4 A Tipsy Flirt Turns into a Steamy Kiss from a Powerful Beijing Big Shot 酒后错撩，被京圈大佬强吻到求饶 East of the Eastern Horizon东隅之东Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted (The score is new and will go up.) [Powerful man lowers his head + 8-year age gap + sweet romance + both are each other’s one and only + happy ending] A wealthy young woman who seems obedient but is rebellious at heart ✖ a powerful, high-ranking leader After one drunken night, Shen Qingrao accidentally got involved with Li Chenzhou, a ruthless, cold-blooded big shot from Beijing’s elite circles. After sleeping with him, she slipped away, took his suit, and left a few bills as “tips.” She thought 34.6kReads9.1Score4.8kShelves
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I've been reading this novel for ages, even though it's been sitting in my drawer for a while.
5 Big Brother! Now That I'm Reborn, No More Brooding, Okay? 哥哥！重生后可不准阴湿了哦！ Master Hu Loves Fatty Pork Skewers胡大师爱吃大油边Modern Romance430k WordsCompleted [Modern Rebirth] [No Blood Relation] [Mutual Redemption] [Nine-Year Age Gap] (Gentle, Stubborn Ray of Sunshine + Brooding, Obsessive Water-Ghost Male Lead) Everyone says Pei Qingchuan, her adoptive older brother with no blood ties to her, saved her life. But Pei Zhao has always felt she was nothing more than a pet he kept. Pei Zhao, who longed for freedom, ran away for love, only to discover she'd been cheated on for years! Right after they broke up, Pei Qingchuan died in a plane crash over 5.4kReads6.7Score959Shelves
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Nine-year age gap! The female lead was raised by the male lead! They misunderstand each other; the female lead was unaware that she was truly in love with the male lead from the beginning! Even though the male lead is seriously ill, he can't bear to hurt the female lead! Two bitter gourds relying on each other for survival!
6 Reborn: Addicted to My CEO Husband's Mark 重生：总裁老公标记成瘾 Hibernation Enthusiast爱好冬眠Two Male Leads211k WordsOngoing [ABO | Two Male Leads | Marriage First, Love Later | Selfish and Self-Serving | Scumbag | Two Powerful Leads | Proceed with Caution if You Favor Either Lead | Wife-Chasing Crematorium | Top's POV] [Cold, Controlling Alpha Top x Cool Omega Bottom Who Suddenly Presents as S-Rank] In his previous life, Shen Zhao was betrothed to the younger son of the Gu family, and his days passed quietly without incident. Reborn, he already knows about the shocking twist awaiting them on the day of the final pr 393Reads—Score285Shelves
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Book 1: Main character is the seme, seme-obsessed! In his previous life, he married his twin brother; in this life, he marries his twin brother. Both twins have been his wives. Reborn seme, he remains true to his nature and even more greedy, wanting both! Extremely melodramatic, a true scumbag. One seme, two ukes. Wife becomes brother-in-law. Book 2: Main character is the uke, uke-obsessed! Seven different semes, all with bold, one-sided love for the uke. Scumbag uke, a playboy. The semes exist solely to love the uke! If they don't love or care, they'll die. Both books share the common trait of being villains, no naive sweethearts! Completely different tropes, satisfying different readers' tastes.
7 Nowhere to Run: Forced to Love by the Abstinent Tycoon 无处可逃，被禁欲大佬强制爱 Zai Liu Jiang仔六姜Modern Romance347k WordsOngoing Just started getting ratings, slowly climbing~ [Forced Love] [Stealing Someone's Love] [Powerful Male Lead, Weaker Female Lead] [Domination and Coercion] [Absolute Control] [Gentle, Patient Wallflower x Powerful Man Who's Abstinent Yet Insane] - The first time Yan Wan met Sheng Yunzheng, she was being forced to lie in his younger brother's bed, crying and begging to be let go. She was in a wretched state, while the man sat casually on the sofa, his profile sharply defined and cast in deep shad 259.6kReads9.1Score34.7kShelves
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The superior bows his head; the male lead is very charming.
8 A Tender Seduction: The Chaste Crown Prince Begs for Kisses Every Night! 深情诱引，禁欲太子爷夜夜求吻！ Daiyu Doesn't Buy Jade黛玉不买玉Modern Romance122k WordsOngoing Devoted, scheming heir × aloof, down-on-her-luck heiress [Beijing elite circle + both are each other's first and only + rekindled love + older man guides her + flirtatious push and pull + sweet romance] Five years ago, Chen Youyi was born into wealth and doted on by everyone. Noble and radiant, she was like a ray of light illuminating Ji Huaijin's bleak, lonely life. Then everything changed. In a single night, Chen Youyi fell from the clouds into the mud and vanished from Ji Huaijin's world with 53Reads—Score164Shelves
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Recommended for sisters who want to read contemporary romance novels with a strong sense of tension. The story doesn't have any dramatic, melodramatic plot twists; instead, it focuses on the dilemmas faced by adults. The female lead agrees to a business marriage to raise money for surgery, only to run into her ex-boyfriend. Former lovers now have to address each other as "uncle" and "niece-in-law," a relationship that alone is full of dramatic tension. The two test each other, with moments of confrontation and restrained concern; the pacing is comfortable, and the ongoing series is not frustrating.
9 Fallen in Jingni 陷落京霓 Yuan Shaoqi元芍七Modern Romance342k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] Radiant, pampered heiress x powerful, ruthless tycoon Beijing’s elite circle | Ten-year age gap | Powerful man humbles himself for love | Sweet romance Shen Jingni, the youngest daughter of the Shen family, was born breathtakingly beautiful. Raised in luxury, she was adored by everyone. While trying to secure a copy of a Song brocade, Shen Jingni accidentally crossed paths with Zhao Zonglan, the feared tycoon everyone gave a wide berth. Everyone in their circle kne 95.9kReads9.3Score10kShelves
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Everyone go read the first one! Tomato is a king among men, and everyone who sees someone fall into ruin won't offer a cigarette. "Money, looks, power, status, or... Age?" Zhao Zonglan stood up, his tall, imposing figure exuding an air of authority, his tone calm: "Unfortunately, youth isn't an advantage for me." "You're young, which means you don't have enough experience and resources to pamper her and protect her." "I can let her climb over everything I have to get to the top, can you?" "As the heir to the Xie family, you yourself are still struggling to grow, barely able to take care of yourself, what can you offer?" "A bowl of ice cream that gives her a stomachache?" The next two books are also very good [licking screen][licking screen][licking screen][licking screen]
10 Far Too Clingy 过分缠绵 Nine of Them玖之Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short dramas “Charming Oriole” and “Riding the Spring Tide” are now streaming. [Bold, bewitching flirtatious vixen VS cool, refined young heir to a wealthy family] Xia Jin is the least welcome member of the Xia family. She is an illegitimate daughter, but not the child of a mistress. Mrs. Xia sees her as a thorn in her side, while her half-sister, Xia An'an, treats her like a family dog, beating, scolding, and riding her whenever she pleases... They wish they could grind her into the mud, bu 8kReads9.1Score951Shelves
11 The Fifth Year of My Marriage to My Mortal Enemy 穿到和死对头结婚的第五年 Clouds Seen Through the Mist雾里云见Modern Romance376k WordsCompleted [A slow-burn romance / lighthearted and sweet / wife-chasing / powerful man secretly in love / both leads are devoted only to each other / push and pull] [The rating has only just opened and will rise later] Before Wen Ning fell into a coma after a car accident, she not only watched her limited-edition handbag fly through the air, but also saw scenes she had never witnessed before. Her world was actually a novel, and she was a hopelessly lovesick supporting character with maxed-out romance-brai 2.8kReads8.4Score268Shelves
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Older man, only has eyes for the female lead
12 Paulownia in the Palm 掌中疏桐 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance900k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Originally titled A Paulownia in the Palm, the first chapters are free, but the price will go up later! [Mutual Devotion] [Fictional Setting] [Forced Possession] [Beautiful Wife] [Powerful Minister] [Adorable Baby] [Pregnant and on the Run] [Ancient-Era Court Intrigue] [Secret Marriage] Luo Shutong, the most proper young noblewoman in the capital, woke one morning to find Ye Chuan, the all-powerful chief minister, lying beside her. Trembling, she pulled out all the mo 11.9kReads8.0Score538Shelves
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The story begins with pregnancy and forced marriage; it's definitely worth getting into, it's very good!
13 After He Took Me by Force, the Dark Overlord Became Addicted 强制侵占后！暗黑大佬他上瘾了 A Shallow Cup on a Boat舟上浅盏Modern Romance713k WordsCompleted Just got the rating, it’ll go up [1VN + unhinged power players + self-serving heroine + no saintly heroine + no melodrama + holds back at first, then slaps back hard + equally formidable leads] The leads are enemies. Her mother is dead; his younger brother is dead. They’re at each other’s throats in public, but sickeningly sweet in private. Their secret relationship is exposed. People say that if someone had a daughter like her, even her mother wouldn’t rest easy in the afterlife. At one person 1.2kReads9.4Score127Shelves
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Who wouldn't want a boyfriend like that? Give me a dozen!
14 The Villain Insists on Playing Nice 恶人偏偏爱装乖 Hibernation Enthusiast爱好冬眠Two Male Leads171k WordsOngoing [Dual Male Leads | Pathological and Unhinged | One-on-One Ending | All Villains | Everyone's Favorite | Seme Is Pure in Body and Mind | Uke Is a Player | Love Triangle Chaos] From the start: his own father sent him to Duan Jiyan's bed. Shen Youbai is an absolute villain: absolutely selfish, absolutely stubborn, and absolutely heartless. He's vain and afraid of death, and loves being fawned over, but he's never truly let anyone into his heart. When someone loves him, the first thing he does is 11Reads—Score140Shelves
15 After Becoming the Big Shot's Fake Ex-Wife, I Was Hounded Relentlessly 穿成大佬的假冒前妻后，被缠疯了 Moon Rabbit兔魄Modern Romance120k WordsOngoing [Both leads are devoted to each other + marriage first, love later + male lead falls at first sight + lovesick male lead] Sang Yumo transmigrated into a book, becoming the vicious supporting female character who had posed as the male lead's ex-wife. In the original story, the heroine looked like her. She was not only the daughter of a wealthy family, but also the fiancee of the all-powerful Xie family heir. Jealous, Sang Yumo took the heroine's place as the heiress and even had her own parent 788Reads—Score137Shelves
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Love at first sight, then pampering and spoiling.
16 The Spoiled Heiress Pretends to Be Sweet and Flirts, but the Chaste Young Master Truly Falls for Her 作精千金假软撩，禁欲少主真沦陷 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance434k WordsCompleted Older, abstinent, scheming man X spoiled, high-maintenance sweetheart | Pretending to please X Falling in love for real | Possessiveness | An intense game of push and pull On the first day after being reborn, to stay alive, Shentu Shu softened her waist and pressed close to the powerful man. "Young Master, keep me here. There are plenty of things I can do..." Tears clung to the corners of her eyes, making her look pitiful. After her father died of illness, her stepmother had banished her to thi 30.2kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves
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Super captivating older man/younger woman romance! A purely physical attraction! Mutual infatuation! Lots of kisses, hugs, and piggyback rides! Fast-paced, incredibly suspenseful, and the male lead is a guiding lover! The kind who unconditionally protects you!
17 I Used the Big Shot as Medicine, and Now He Spoils Me Rotten 把大佬当药后，他宠我入骨 It's Lu Shiba是鹿拾八Modern Romance565k WordsCompleted [The low rating is because there aren't many reviews. It'll go up later, promise] [Sweet romance with a little angst] [Sleepy, unhinged Jiangnan beauty x powerful, influential tycoon who dotes exclusively on the heroine; ten-year age gap] [Both leads have no past relationships] Before she turned thirteen, Yun Poxiao was trapped under the rule of foreign warlords. After thirteen, she was confined by a prominent Jiangnan family. One midsummer when she was twenty-two, a mix-up at a clinic got her o 7.8kReads8.0Score973Shelves
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It's quite good-looking; investing in it won't be a bad deal.
18 Quick Transmigration: The Little Fox Bound to a Wife-Delivery System 快穿：绑定送妻系统的小狐狸 Fluffy Little Bug毛绒绒的小虫1.1M WordsOngoing [Quick Transmigration + Wife-Delivery System x Henpecked Husbands] Bound to the “Wife-Delivery System” on the brink of death, she travels between worlds to collect enough revival points. In the first world, she huddles by the roadside, her silvery-white fur stained with blood, until a handsome CEO in a wheelchair takes her home. At first, the CEO thinks he has simply adopted a pretty pet. Then one night, as moonlight spills across the room, a girl curls up on the sofa, her fox ears quivering. Sh 7kReads8.0Score477Shelves
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💕"Honey…Ah Li has turned bad…" "I just want to protect you and take good care of you, but I can't control myself." "If you wake up and know these absurd thoughts of mine, you'll hate me so much, waaaah…!"
19 President Ji Goes Crazy and Kneels, Begging to Be My Devoted Servant 季总发疯跪求要做裙下臣 Clouds Seen Through the Mist雾里云见Modern Romance229k WordsCompleted [Both leads are romantically inexperienced and devoted to each other + sweet romance + age gap + simmering tension] [Arrogant socialite from North City × crazy young master of the capital] Chi Na, daughter of Jiang City’s richest man, had lived with the Ji family since she was six. She had always thought of Ji Siyan as a thoughtful big brother, never imagining that he had wanted her for years. On her twentieth birthday, she learned how he felt and, as if possessed, agreed to be with him. One mon 688Reads—Score106Shelves
20 I'm Done For, the Top Host I Picked Is a Big Shot from the Capital 完蛋，我点的头牌是京圈大佬 Xia Buya夏布吖Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The Jiang family’s illegitimate daughter, outwardly obedient but rebellious to the core, × the refined, cold, and proud Sixth Master Fu, feared by everyone in the capital’s elite circle “How are you going to thank me?” The man’s magnetic, seductive voice sounded by her ear once again. Jiang Liuli’s earlobes flushed warm. She knew she couldn’t escape. Every time he said that, she became a little rabbit completely at his mercy. What had she done to end up owing him so many favors? He was supposed 6.2kReads8.6Score696Shelves
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Let's have a sweet romance together! [Laughs]
21 The Contract Wife, The Ice-Cold CEO Falls Hard 替嫁契约妻，高冷禁欲总裁沦陷 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted Forced by her adoptive parents, Xia Yutong takes the place of her arrogant, overbearing stepsister and marries Lu Yunfei, a notorious playboy caught up in one scandal after another. But the wedding takes a shocking turn. The man who comes to escort her home is not the playboy Lu Yunfei, but Lu Yanci, the feared devil of the business world. He runs the vast Lu business empire, wields enormous power, and is ruthless in his methods. He is aloof, chaste, and indifferent to women. On their wedding ni 13.5kReads6.8Score915Shelves
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A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, with a slightly angsty beginning but a super sweet ending. The aloof and abstinent CEO falls for her, and there are tons of sweet scenes!
22 Falling Into My Boss’s Favor: Qingzi’s Heartfelt Story 误入领导心尖：清姿叙心 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance264k WordsCompleted 17.8kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves
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It's incredibly good, and the production quality is remarkably consistent. There's no unrealistic plot; all the touching moments are found in the details, which are brimming with love. The male lead, who is usually very rational and used to weighing pros and cons before making choices, is willing to set aside some of his rationality after meeting the female lead. He willingly breaks his rule, falls for her, and gives his affection to the one who disrupted his rhythm.
23 My Fiancé Is Only Three Years Old 我的未婚夫只有三岁 I'm Chen Xiaoxi我晨小曦啊Modern Romance165k WordsOngoing No one knew that the Lu family's hidden “illegitimate son” had three different sides to him In real life, he was “Little Lu Ke,” a three-year-old who only knew how to act cute around her and wanted nothing to do with strangers. “Big sis, hug me.” In the game, he was “God Ke,” the number-one player on the leaderboard, whose mind had been stuck at the age of seventeen, the year of his car accident. “No private chats. Blocked.” Once fully recovered, he was the Lu family's third young master at twen 3Reads—Score—Shelves
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The second male lead, highly recommended!!!
24 It's Never Too Late to Love 好爱不怕迟 An Fei'er安菲儿Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted ♀️She falls in love after marriage♂️He falls in love at first sight A sweet, slow-burn romance between two devoted partners➕A relationship built on honest communication and gentle guidance A female-audience novel told entirely from the male lead's perspective✖️A lighthearted comedy about a fiercely competitive power couple The sharp-tongued lawyer Chu Jinglan, who never buckles under pressure × Chi Ze'an, a thoughtful psychotherapist A couple who make their living with words spend their days kis 25Reads—Score—Shelves
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Sweet romance novels with guidance
25 Reborn, I Dumped the Jerk and Married His Uncle 重生后我踹了渣男，嫁给了他小叔叔 Fluffy Little Bug毛绒绒的小虫10k WordsCompleted After being reborn, I dumped the scumbag and married his uncle 2.9kReads—Score—Shelves
26 Young Master, Madam Says She'd Rather Go to Work! 少爷，夫人说她更想上班！ Chichi Xianyue迟迟弦月Modern Romance777k WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later] [Long-planned romance] [Both strong and devoted] Diplomat x CEO When she was four, her mother died before her eyes, and her father fell in love with someone else. From then on, Liu Ling'er learned one thing: tears were useless, and so was love. At twenty-five, Shen Yuci bound her to his side with a marriage contract. She thought it was a five-year arrangement, never knowing that this man had been waiting for her for twenty-one years. She also had no idea that for t 1.6kReads—Score132Shelves
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Highly recommended! This book is amazing. The male and female leads were originally engaged. The male lead comes from a wealthy family and fell in love with the female lead at first sight when they were young; however, they never saw each other again after that. Despite this, the male lead always thought about the female lead and even chose to go abroad to hone his skills for her. After returning to China, the first thing he did was to get close to the female lead and make her his assistant. The female lead comes from a high-ranking family, but her mother died early, and her father ignored her. She was raised by her grandparents from a young age; due to childhood trauma, she lost part of her memory, including her first meeting with the male lead. The female lead attended prestigious universities for both her undergraduate and graduate studies and later became a diplomat. For the female lead, their relationship developed gradually; but for the male lead, it was premeditated. Overall, it's a strong, pure love story. The female lead has her own career, and the male lead loves her deeply, thinks only of her, and respects her very much. The chemistry between them is incredibly strong, and it's very enjoyable to watch! At the same time, the male lead is also the female lead's salvation.
27 Within and Beyond the Red Walls, Spring Breeze Enters the Game 红墙内外，春风入局 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance521k WordsCompleted [Older, Powerful Man] [Age Gap] [Junior Clerk] [Career Growth] [Guiding Lover] [Sweet Romance] One chance encounter, one moment of curiosity, and one... At some point, everything began to change. 51.2kReads8.5Score3.8kShelves
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The first book features two strong protagonists who consult each other when they encounter work-related problems. The second book is still being serialized and is closer to reality, with the male protagonist guiding the female protagonist and paving the way for her. The third book is probably an older man/younger woman relationship (I read it a long time ago).
28 I Woke Up My Husband from His Vegetative State 我让植物人老公苏醒 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance286k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + age gap + groveling pursuit + sweet romance + powerful man lowering his head] Su Tong is the Su family’s adopted daughter. Clever from a young age, she excelled in school and graduated from Harvard, becoming an outstanding neurosurgeon. The Su family’s biological daughter, Su Shishi, refuses to honor the betrothal arranged for her when she was young and marry Huo Yunzhou, a business magnate from Haicheng who has been in a vegetative state since a car accident. So her adop 2.1kReads8.0Score145Shelves
29 Quick Transmigration: Your Heart Beats for Me 快穿：你的心在为我而动 Fluffy Little Bug毛绒绒的小虫Two Male Leads642k WordsCompleted [1v1 quick transmigration + two male leads + happy ending + both are each other's first and only + satisfying, sweet romance] • He gets the cold, domineering CEO Lu Ran's affection score to 100%, but the System suddenly flashes a warning: [Target's soul strength is abnormal! Departure failed!] • When he opens his eyes again, he's an unknown in the entertainment industry, while Lu Ran is a powerful investor who looks at him with cool indifference and unfamiliarity. Xie Jue: …? • He d 711Reads—Score—Shelves
30 The Beauty Who Captivated the City 倾城佳人 Hao Abai郝阿白Modern Romance446k WordsOngoing The rating will be added later! It's a good one!!! [Long-planned love / always protecting her + both virgins + domineering CEO who cares for and cherishes her + sweet romance + no angst + slow-burn affection + warmth] Shen Qingnan first met Ji Yanchen when she was five, at her mother's funeral. The second time was at a teahouse. Ji Yanchen asked, “Shen Qingnan, will you marry me?” Shen Qingnan said, “Yes.” When she agreed to marry Ji Yanchen, she never imagined he could love her so deeply. She t 38Reads—Score106Shelves
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This one! Highly recommended!
31 On Our Wedding Day, the Heir to a Tycoon Family Put Me in My Place 结婚当天，豪门继承人给我下马威 Xia Buya夏布吖Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Marry first, fall in love later + seven-year age gap + misunderstandings + rekindled love] [Proud, high-status male lead + calm, clever female lead. Sweet-and-angsty romance is the best!] Everyone in Mocheng says that Master Mo, who is nearly thirty, has no interest in women. Rumor has it he's waiting for his childhood sweetheart, and that the two of them will naturally marry in time. But one day, Mo Chengzhou is suddenly forced by his grandfather to marry a twenty-one-year-old girl with a five 3.8kReads9.1Score355Shelves
32 No Old Friends in the West City 西城无故人 Xu Zhi绪至Modern Romance340k WordsOngoing Cool-headed power broker x Dashing female CEO x Aloof heir apparent x Headstrong heiress x Upright and steadfast unrequited love Sometimes the hand that turns fate upside down is hidden in a single word: timing. In the winter of 2019, in the cramped carriage of a train, Chen Mingbo said to Wan Lin, "I'm not strong enough to protect you. Don't wait for me." So Wan Lin went far away to Southeast Asia. Three years later, they met again in a conference room in the capital. He looked at her bare ne 3.1kReads—Score319Shelves
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I highly, highly, highly recommend the first one.
33 The Evening Breeze Kisses Hong Kong Island 晚风吻港岛 Yu Lansheng屿蓝生Modern Romance338k WordsOngoing [Refined Hong Kong Tycoon × Pure-Hearted Little Melon]+ [Marriage Before Love]+ [Both Leads Are Inexperienced]+ [Older Man]+ [Secret Crush] When the eldest daughter of the main branch runs away on the eve of the wedding, Lin Yuzhi, the illegitimate daughter of the second branch, is pushed forward, to marry her wealthy future brother-in-law, Lu Jingyao, and preserve the prestige of the Lu and Lin families in Hong Kong society. The public mocks her as a “substitute bride,” while Lu Jingyao see 18Reads—Score118Shelves
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Strictly speaking, it's not a story about two wealthy families, but it's entertaining!!
34 The Cunning Tycoon: My Aloof Boss's Tender Trap 腹黑大佬：高冷领导的温柔陷阱 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted [Workplace drama in the public sector + age gap + forceful love that later becomes passionate devotion + secret crush turned real + romantic tension + career growth.] After graduating, Shiqing takes the civil service exam, never imagining she would end up working under Lu Tingyuan, her best friend's older brother. Even more surprisingly, the icy, imposing man who had intimidated her ever since their school days has apparently been watching her all along! After an accidental drunken encounter, he 13.5kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves
35 Help! The Pretty Boy I Took In Is My Husband on Paper 救命！养的小白脸是塑料老公 Ning Xiaowo宁小窝Modern Romance313k WordsCompleted "Married from the Start + Secret Crush + Marriage Alliance Between Wealthy Families - Blunt, flirtatious, aggressive big bad wolf × Clear-headed, pampered, beautiful heiress - After two years of an arranged marriage without ever meeting her husband, Lin Wan secretly kept a ridiculously handsome young pretty boy. He was charming, great in bed, fit, handsome, good at sweet-talking her, and had a deep, husky voice. The pretty boy she’d impulsively decided to keep had every good quality and hit ever 101Reads—Score—Shelves
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Super cool older man + arranged marriage that blossoms into love
36 Cold and Untouchable? President Lu Demands Cuddles Every Night 冷情冷欲？陆总夜夜强势要贴贴 Xia Buya夏布吖Modern Romance236k WordsCompleted At her engagement party, Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai heiress Chu Luoyu does the most outrageous thing imaginable. She dumps her childhood sweetheart in front of everyone, then turns around and proposes to his uncle, a man rumored to be cold, taciturn, and uninterested in women! The whole room erupts. Everyone waits to see her become a laughingstock in the Beijing-Shanghai social circle. Mr. Lu, who holds the reins of capital in Beibei, wears an impassive expression. After a long pause, he says jus 424Reads—Score—Shelves
37 On My Wedding Night, I Revived a Comatose Tycoon 新婚夜，我救活了植物人大佬 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance515k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later] [Sweet Romance] [Age Gap] [Scheming Male Lead] Jiang Yan grew up in a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. From childhood, she studied medicine under her grandparents, both seasoned physicians, and mastered the art of acupuncture. However, fate had other plans. Her father's company was on the brink of collapse, and to save it, she was forced to marry Lu Jingming, a business genius who had been left in a vegetative state by a car accident. Known for h 2.5kReads6.8Score163Shelves
38 To the Souls in Beijing Searching for a Safe Harbor for the Rest of Their Lives 致那些在北京，用余生去寻找避风港的灵魂 Xu Zhi绪至Marriage & Romance33k WordsCompleted To the souls who came to Beijing and will spend the rest of their lives searching for a safe haven 371Reads—Score—Shelves
39 Don't Call Me Brother: He Can't Hide His Possessiveness 别叫我哥：他的独占欲藏不住了 Little Jiu Doesn't Want to Get Fat小九不想变胖Modern Romance202k WordsOngoing [Distant on the surface, but carefully plotting every move childhood friend x childhood friend who realizes too late she's being fiercely claimed] I have a childhood friend who's like an older brother, though we're not related by blood: Bai Shiyu. He's smart and dazzling, always ranked first and always the center of attention. When we were little, I was the only one who followed him everywhere. But as we grew up, he became a star drifting farther and farther away. Then Lu Wang, a sunny boy who 73Reads—Score106Shelves
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The male lead is older, seemingly innocent but actually cunning, and manipulative. He's her childhood sweetheart, guiding her sexual relationship. The female lead is slow to realize her feelings, and by the time she does, she's already fallen for him. It's a really good read! This is a new author, so I hope everyone will support her!
40 My Flash-Marriage Husband Is Actually a Trillionaire CEO 闪婚老公，竟是千亿总裁 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance161k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + The Husband Chases His Wife to Win Her Back + Sweet Romance + Both Pure in Love + Age Gap + The Powerful One Bows His Head] Su Shiqi works at a hospital and often hears her colleagues gossip about Gu Tingye. They say that despite his young age, he already controls a business empire. He's the well-known head of one of Jiangcheng's wealthiest families, the dream man countless socialites pursue, and, at just thirty, he holds the reins of half the city's economy. He's 4.6kReads—Score176Shelves
41 The Melon-Field Writer's Epic Fail 瓜田写手翻车记 The Di Jiang Divine Beast, Who Has Everything Go Smoothly一切顺利的帝江神兽13k WordsCompleted The Melon-Field Writer’s Epic Fail 599Reads—Score—Shelves
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The older man/younger woman dynamic is unbeatable! A gossip writer x a bigwig in Beijing's elite circles, a long-planned older man/younger woman pairing. The part where the blind date leads to the male lead's nephew was hilarious! Lighthearted, funny, purely sweet with no angst, enjoy!
42 Flirting With a Stubborn Heart 偏撩犟骨 Xia Buya夏布吖Modern Romance684k WordsCompleted Written by a real person, with the special favor of a silicon-based girl. [The proud, devoted, secretly sensual heir to a powerful Beijing family VS the cool, haughty little vixen of the Sheng family] [The charming, flirtatious young gentleman VS the money-loving sweetheart who’ll indulge in anything but love] The second male lead rises to the top. Years of secret love finally come true, and the side pairing is even more compelling than the main one. Ruan Tian said, “Tangtang, Li Gouzi likes you 411Reads—Score—Shelves
43 Are the Begonias Blooming in Beijing? 北京的海棠花开了吗 Xu Zhi绪至16k WordsCompleted Are the Begonias in Beijing Blooming Yet? 528Reads—Score—Shelves
44 She's a Master at Getting Her Way 她惯会拿捏 The Real A Si阿姒本姒Modern Romance102k WordsOngoing [Eight-Year Age Gap] [Secret Crush Kept Under Wraps] [Opposites Attract] [Brazenly Pretends to Be Sweet vs. Composed and Restrained] [A Dazzling, Powerful Lawyer vs. A Decisive Business Tycoon] 1. On the day of her coming-of-age ceremony, Wen Suining pretended to be drunk and pushed Wen Yan down onto the sofa. From then on, she maneuvered him step by step, luring him into falling for her. "Don't you like me like this, Second Uncle?" The man's eyes were bloodshot as he pinned her against the wall 173Reads—Score—Shelves
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This book is amazing, it's so good!
45 President Xi Is Spoiling His Sweet, Delicate Heiress Again 席总又在哄他的娇软大小姐了 September Says九月说Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Noble, aloof, and stern CEO × sweet but rebellious heiress [Sweet romance, devoted to each other, mutual teasing, both fall for each other, and they actually speak their minds] From the moment she was born, Wen Shu was the beloved eldest daughter of the Wen family. Everyone knew she'd been doted on all her life. Just like her name suggested, she was gentle and graceful, good-tempered and well-behaved. But only Xi Lin knew that she was sharp-tongued and vindictive, often had a rebellious streak, 7.7kReads9.2Score804Shelves
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The superior bows his head, guiding his sexual partner; it's incredibly beautiful.
46 Using His Power to Force a Marriage 仗势欺婚 Spicy Chen Zi麻辣晨子Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted [Bright, romantic heiress × scheming, aloof, and desireless business tycoon] Ruan Fu was spoiled and willful, a little princess indulged by her family. The only hardship she had ever faced was being forced into an arranged marriage with a man she didn’t love, Zhao Jingnian. Though he was the leading figure among Beicheng’s elite, he was seven years older than her. This powerful, old-fashioned man was dull and clueless about romance. He looked like the sort who wouldn’t know how to treat a woman 85.6kReads9.1Score11.2kShelves
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Enough said, the older man is awesome, so captivating!! A calm, cunning, domineering father figure & a bright, romantic heiress—do you know how adorable my wife is? If you do, you're dead meat! I hate it! I want to crush every man who covets my wife! [Drooling][drooling] Only incompetent men try to discipline their wives, but I, Zhao Jingnian, will be the source of her unbridled arrogance! [Admiration]
47 On Our Wedding Night, My Comatose Husband Put His Arm Around My Waist 新婚夜，植物人老公搂住我的腰 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Sweet Romance + Age Gap + Husband Chasing His Wife + Both Chaste] Tong Yao is forced to take her twin sister’s place and marry Gu Jingchen, a former business tycoon who is now in a vegetative state. The whole city pities her, believing she will spend her life as a wife in name only. But on their wedding night, the sleeping man suddenly wraps an arm around her waist. The once decisive king of the business world wakes up and takes back his immense power. Everyone wait 3.6kReads6.6Score288Shelves
48 Halfway Through the Rain 半程雨 Xu Zhi绪至41k WordsCompleted Halfway Through the Rain 492Reads—Score—Shelves
49 Celibate? The Protective Uncle Has Fallen Head Over Heels 禁欲吗？爹系小叔被撩成恋爱脑 Wheat Ripens, Books麦子熟书Modern Romance147k WordsOngoing [Powerful Man Bows His Head + Seven-Year Age Gap + Deliberate Seduction + Mutual First Love + Sweet Romance + Groveling to Win Her Back] After a car accident, Jiang Ni transmigrates into a book as a doomed cannon-fodder heroine. In the original story, her fiancé and her hypocritical cousin join forces to betray her. They seize her family fortune and ruin her reputation, until she is drowned in a pond on a rainy night and dies with her name unjustly besmirched. The once-mighty Jiang Group also 5Reads—Score—Shelves
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I just discovered this today, it's pretty good! 🥰
50 After Marrying the Tyrannical Crown Prince 和暴戾太子爷联姻后 I'm a Little Fishhead Star是鱼头星星呀Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [Print Edition Signed] [Gentle, Delicate Beauty x Cold, Ruthless Young Master] As the fake heiress of a wealthy family, Shen Zhiyi has always lived cautiously in the Shen household. She does whatever her family arranges, never daring to defy them in the slightest. Even when they arrange for her to marry the notoriously violent young heir of the capital's elite, she accepts without complaint. Only on the night she learns the news does she secretly soak her pillow with tears. Xie Zhuo is the young 111.3kReads9.2Score16.1kShelves
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Older man/older woman relationship is amazing!!!!!! Highly recommended #1

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