I'm Out of Books to Read and Feeling Numb. I Want Something That'll Get Me Excited to Read Again 最近书荒了，心里很平静，想看些能刺激看书欲望的

1. 1 强 Possessed by Force, I Can’t Escape the Devil 强势占有，遇上恶魔逃不掉 A Dreamlike Yellow Millet黄粱一萌Modern Romance570k WordsCompleted The twin sisters, who had only just come into the world, should have been born to lives of privilege. But a malicious plot abruptly changed the course of their fate. The younger sister was abandoned at the hospital, and from then on her life took a completely different path. The elder sister was like a beautiful flower in a greenhouse, basking in her parents’ love as she grew into a young heiress admired by all. But the younger sister was taken back to the countryside by a woman who worked as a 18kReads7.2Score79614d adds

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   If you don't like staying up late, don't click on this! Once you're in, you won't be able to stop watching; you'll want to binge-watch it all in one go. [Facepalm][Laughing]

2. 2 恶 Demon War God, Stop Playing with Me 恶魔战少别玩我 A Dreamlike Yellow Millet黄粱一萌Modern Romance534k WordsCompleted The new book’s rating is very low at first, but it will gradually rise. To get revenge on Su Qingqiu, Zhan Tingxiao forced himself on Zhan Wan, then handed her over to his archenemy, Li Jintian. The man seemed gentle and considerate toward Zhan Wan, but he was hiding an even greater scheme. He deliberately tricked Zhan Wan into thinking she was pregnant. Before the baby was full term, he forced a doctor to take it out. The premature infant drove Zhan Wan to a mental breakdown. Her intelligence r 15.5kReads6.2Score56814d adds
3. 3 千 The Legendary Han Xin, the Greatest General of All Time 千古第一将韩信之千古传奇 Wuchuan Hua无船滑Eastern Fantasy439k WordsCompleted Han Xin was born a beggar, so where did he learn his astonishing military strategies? Where did he master such superb swordsmanship? How did he win every battle without a single defeat? Why were his victories so decisive, with large-scale clashes against his opponents so rare? How were his battlefield instincts and judgments so precise? This book recounts every one of Han Xin’s legendary exploits in detail. 3.9kReads8.4Score35314d adds

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   The plot is full of twists and turns, and Han Xin truly lives up to his reputation as a military genius. The book skillfully blends history, legend, and fantasy in its depiction of Han Xin's legendary rise to power, with a particularly brilliant portrayal of the art of war. Han Xin's legendary life ends because of his loved ones, revealing the depths of human nature.

4. 4 姐 How Many Sisters Do You Love? Your Lips Are Going to Be Kissed Raw 姐姐爱几个？姐姐嘴要被亲烂了 Xia Qing's Little Universe夏晴的小宇宙Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted I want to show women that an older partner doesn't mean someone ancient, let alone some old creep. It's shorthand for someone capable: someone who can support and guide you, and knows how to solve problems. Even someone younger can embody that role, so don't fall into the misconception that being older automatically means being capable. One woman and three men: the tough wolf-dog VS the first love VS the insecure man Female lead: Puts on a cold front, tries to act like a man in a position of pow 8.8kReads—Score27814d adds

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   See? Don't be shy! [Laughing and crying emojis]

5. 5 危 Danger! On Our Wedding Night, My Darling Wife Wants to Stab Me 危！新婚夜，娇娇夫人要刀我 Xinli炘璃Two Male Leads687k WordsCompleted [Black-Bellied, Unhinged Assassin Bottom vs. Scheming, Pretend-Blind Crown Prince Top] Marriage Before Love | Exposing Each Other’s Secret Identities | Push and Pull to the Limit | Strong Versus Strong Lin He, the top assassin in the martial world, had killed countless people, yet was forced to marry a “blind” husband. He was secretly delighted: Perfect! This blind man can’t see me killing and burning things! And so, after their wedding Lin He acted all delicate in front of Xiao Huaijin, pretend 12.7kReads9.1Score2.6k14d adds
6. 6 顶 Over-the-Top Devotion: I'm Just His Plaything 顶级狂爱：我只是他的掌中玩物 Yin Shuyi尹姝伊Modern Romance1.8M WordsOngoing A godlike Western male lead × a resilient, delicate Chinese heroine The main story is complete. [Dominant daddy type + transnational forced romance + wild and unhinged + mature man who takes the lead + devoted husband + jealous of everything + height and build difference + eight-year age gap + heroine is vulnerable early on] A carefully planned scheme gets Qiao Yimo kidnapped and sold on the black market. She can't speak the language, has no one to rely on, and is put through hell. Only one for 132.5kReads9.0Score12.8k14d adds

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   Watching this made me laugh and cry at the same time; I felt a sense of helplessness, wanting to reach my hand into the screen but unable to.

7. 7 梨 When the Pear Blossoms First Bloom 梨花初绽 A Heart Facing the Sun Finds a Glimmer of Light心向朝阳有微光Modern Romance567k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Two Powerful Leads + Healing + Love at First Sight + Destined to Be] Everyone in the capital had heard that the Jiang family, one of the city’s top elite families, had a young lady who was doted on by everyone. Her two older brothers spoiled her to no end. Yet, mysteriously, no one had seen what she looked like all these years. Some said the eldest Jiang daughter was so ugly that she didn’t dare show her face. Others said there was no such person at all, and the Jiang family had 1.7kReads6.7Score21314d adds

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   I've been enjoying watching this lately.

8. 8 七 The 1970s: A Martyr's Orphaned Daughter Is Reborn, Enlists, and Marries a Commander 七零：烈士孤女重生参军嫁首长了 I Beg You, Tong Meng 1我求童蒙1Modern Romance2.0M WordsOngoing [Military marriage] [Strong female lead] [Military life] [Two equally strong leads] [Sweet romance] [Female soldier] (15,000 readers gave it a 9.5 rating. Enjoy with confidence!) (Also known as: To the Mountains and Rivers, and to You. The short drama of the same name is now streaming.) In her previous life, Lin Xianan spent seventy-three lonely years waiting for the truth to come too late. When she opened her eyes again, she had returned to 1970, just three days before she was to be forced into 120.6kReads9.4Score13.3k14d adds
9. 9 见 The Fourth Book That Witnessed My Rise to Riches 见我暴富的第4本书 Watch Me Get Rich见我暴富Modern Romance533k WordsCompleted Original title: The Whole Family of Loyal Heroes Was Destroyed, Their Children Wept and Begged at the Military Base Don't be misled by the title: Mianmian only changed it. [Period setting + adored by all + adorable child + searching for family + severing family ties] Jiang Mianmian, who had died a tragic death at just eight years old in her previous life, was reborn on the eve of being sold, when she was three and a half. To survive and go to the capital to clear her parents' names of the false 10Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 10 军 The Military Dog Died Protecting Its Master, Leaving Five General Uncles in Tears 军犬拼死护主，五位将军叔叔泪崩 Greedy Yuanbao贪吃的元宝Modern Romance2.5M WordsCompleted In 1987, a bioweapon called the New Era quietly tore the world apart. Xiao Yuan, a retired soldier, had hoped to hide his many scars and live an ordinary life, looking after his five-year-old genius daughter, Lu Nian. Then one day, a mutant monster smashed through their door, its butcher's blade poised above his daughter as she ate White Rabbit candy. “Touch my girl, and you'll pay with your life!” A black military dagger sprang from its sheath! The nation's hidden reapers, long retired from the 2.2kReads8.3Score48814d adds
11. 11 重 Reborn in the 1970s: Rallying the Entire Family of Loyal Heroes to Take the Military District by Storm 重生七零：带满门忠烈卷哭军区 The Wind Stole My Wig风偷我的假发Modern Romance935k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Su Nian was a genius at the pinnacle of scientific research, yet spent her whole life longing for the loved ones she had lost in the 1970s. An accident sent her back in time, reborn at the age of three. That year, her grandfather, a decorated war hero, was falsely accused of plotting a coup and took to his sickbed. Her father, a hero codenamed “Lone Wolf,” disappeared during a covert mission and was branded a traitor. Her mother, born into a family of scholars, spent her da 2.8kReads7.1Score33714d adds
12. 12 穿 Transmigrated to the 1980s as the Village Tigress, I Call the Shots 穿越80母老虎，全村上下我做主 Your Dentures Just Flew Out你假牙飞出来了Modern Romance112k WordsOngoing Devoted husband, lighthearted comedy, doted-on heroine, and building a fortune. Su Xiaomo transmigrates to a rural village in northern Shaanxi in 1985. The name of this poor little village tells you everything: it must be desperately poor! The original owner was the village's notorious shrew, feared by everyone. Luckily, her family all dotes on her. She also has a handsome husband. But since she's transmigrated, this reputation could work to her advantage. Should she play along, or turn over a n 872Reads—Score11514d adds

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    I recommend these two period drama novels for female readers, especially the first one. It starts off strong and gets increasingly exciting, and it's also very funny and sweet. They're great!

13. 13 重 Reborn in the 1980s, I Take My Mom With Me to Get a Divorce 重生八零，我带着妈妈一起离婚 A Little Tree Sprout一点小树芽Modern Romance104k WordsOngoing Period setting + face-slapping + multiple male leads + building wealth + size difference Zhou Xiaoya transmigrates to 1985. In three days, she’s supposed to marry her aunt’s dim-witted son. She chooses to call off the engagement, but his father won’t let her. He beats her, and he beats her mother, too. Then we’re done with this family. Mom, I’ll take care of you! 363Reads—Score10914d adds
14. 14 因 I Was So Afraid of Messing Up That I Put All My Points into Charm 因为太怕翻车就全点魅力值了 A Thousand Pounds from One Stroke枝笔千斤Modern Romance952k WordsCompleted The entire universe is hooked on a deadly reality show: "Second Life", a program that only takes criminals who have committed heinous crimes and have terrible personalities, but look impossibly good. Ten shows, ten lives. Either win over audiences across the stars with your charm, or meet a dead end. [For specific content warnings, please read the author's notes at the end of Chapters 1 and 2. Be sure to check them.] [This story only includes quick transmigration and livestreaming elements. Th 10.2kReads8.8Score1k14d adds

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    I highly recommend the first world; its writing style is quite unique and very realistic.

15. 15 开 From the Start, I Had a Black Card: A Carefree Fish in a CEO Romance 开局一张黑卡，我在霸总文当咸鱼 Cilantro Is Delicious香菜很好吃Modern Romance528k WordsCompleted “After we’re married, you can do whatever you want and buy whatever you like, but don’t go coveting things that are beyond your reach.” Shen Moze tossed a black card in front of Gu Miaomiao with a cold expression. The vicious supporting actress, Gu Miaomiao, was ecstatic inside: My cold husband never comes home, and I still get to spend his money! So Gu Miaomiao started living however she pleased. She casually joined a variety show, and somehow became an overnight sensation across the internet! 5.1kReads9.1Score68114d adds

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    "You know, I haven't been able to eat or sleep these past few days. Every time I open my eyes, I see your imposing figure; every time I close them, I see your handsome face. You've only been gone a few days, but it feels like a hole has been dug in my heart. Don't you think we should fill it with something? Otherwise, it's just empty there, isn't it?" With that, Gu Miaomiao rubbed her index finger and thumb together a few times, her implication quite obvious. But Shen Mozhe seemed blind to her, completely ignoring her. He calmly said, "Oh, then plant a tree in there. It'll protect your mental environment." Gu Miaomiao's lips twitched. "But I don't like trees. I prefer flowers. What do you think about planting flowers?" Shen Mozhe glanced at her and casually asked, "What kind of flower?" "Money to spend, how about that? Isn't it wonderful? The meaning is also very good! Money to spend, what a simple yet beautiful blessing!" Shen Mozhe didn't reply. After a while, he stood up, looking down at Gu Miaomiao with lowered eyes, and said meaningfully, "No, I think planting trees is better, especially a 'mute tree'." Gu Miaomiao was initially wondering what a "mute tree" was; she'd never heard of a tree called a "mute tree." Then she suddenly realized that this despicable man was annoyed by her talkativeness and wanted to make her mute! [Host, please be patient; a small act of impatience can ruin a great plan. Host, you really aren't making a sound at all, really!] If she hadn't heard the system trying so hard to suppress its laughter, Gu Miaomiao might have believed it. Patience is a virtue, but for survival...

16. 16 她 She Takes Odd Jobs in Shanghai and Refuses to Marry a Billionaire Investor 她，沪上打零工，拒嫁百亿投资人 Aardvark's Potato雅伯菲卡的土豆Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted When a ruthless Silicon Valley CEO who believes “everything can be assigned a value” meets a laid-back working girl from the bottom rung who believes “fate can be observed,” an intense tug-of-war over love, class, and perspective unfolds quietly in Shanghai. Zhou Ji is the founder of TS Capital, and “can't have it” has no place in his vocabulary. One unexpectedly delicious stew sparks in him the most primal urge to “acquire” Shen Ning, the cook who made it. He's used to dissecting everything thr 7.3kReads8.8Score95714d adds

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    The first one is absolutely fantastic! It's already finished! This urban romance novel has an extremely profound core; the author's thoughts are truly inspiring. I took notes while reading. It mainly focuses on urban life but covers a wide range of knowledge. Although there's some forced love in the early parts, it's completely unconventional later on! I really hope the first book is adapted into a TV series! The second book is also a new novel by the same author, and it's also great; I can wait until it's fully read before reading it.

17. 17 间 Idle Hours 间间闲闲 Aardvark's Potato雅伯菲卡的土豆Modern Romance235k WordsOngoing A very old-school romance story, a little spark of inspiration in my spare time, and the third pit I've dug. The tycoon Yu Zhixian meets Mu Jianjian, an ordinary woman with nothing going for her. Mu Jianjian is a modern-day alchemist who has gone unnoticed by the world, and she yearns for the Western Divine Realm. Ever since her attempt to become an immortal failed, she has had no choice but to take the perilous path of overcoming her romantic tribulation. She decided to date Yu Zhixian while fe 202Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 18 老 My Wife Is Wild and Fiery: Mr. Huo Begs for Cuddles Every Night 老婆又癫又火辣：霍少夜夜求贴贴 Sweetheart Candy酥心糖糖Modern Romance232k WordsCompleted To get pregnant with Huo Xiuting’s baby, she went to great lengths to get close to him. Good news: They slept together. Bad news: Her period came. Clutching her back, she cried. Her mission to conceive was still unfinished, so she had to keep trying... A powerful man from Beijing’s elite circles who couldn’t stand women became hooked on her, lost in her sweet, “darling”s. [An abstinent Beijing big shot × a hot-blooded, unhinged doctor] [Feel-good story] [Pure romance] [Sweet, doting love] [Face- 14.6kReads7.8Score59114d adds

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19. 19 最 The Ultimate Flirt 最撩 Sweetheart Candy酥心糖糖Modern Romance176k WordsCompleted To get revenge, she dragged him into a room right in front of her scumbag ex. She planned to use him and then cast him aside, but he wouldn't let go, drawing her in step by step. She thought he was only after her looks, until her life was hanging by a thread and she realized he'd been plotting this all along. 3.8kReads7.0Score17414d adds
20. 20 就 Even as a Fake Heiress, I’ll Still Daringly Embrace Doing Nothing 就算是假千金也要勇敢摆烂 Ji Furan纪扶染Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Print edition launching across all platforms on August 9, 2025] When Shen Yue was twelve, she accidentally fell into a pond while feeding the fish. That was when she learned the truth: her parents weren’t her real parents, and her five older brothers weren’t really her brothers. She was the Mu family’s fake heiress! Faced with a future where she was destined to lose everything, Shen Yue decided to get ahead… by lying down. If she was going to lose it all anyway, she might as well lie back and 117kReads9.6Score13.7k14d adds

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    One of my top 1

21. 21 宝 Behave, Baby: Sit Still, and Your Bad Husband Will Kiss You to Tears 宝贝乖乖坐好，坏坏老公亲哭你 Can I Add Cilantro?可以放香菜嘛Fantastical Romance250k WordsOngoing Late-Night Short Story Collection The female leads are delicate and soft, while the male leads are domineering and fierce. 1. [Little Erotic Fiction Writer × Hormonal Neighbor] 2. [Cool and Aloof Senior Disciple × Obsessive, Overpowered Dragon-Ao Protagonist] 3. [Confused, Clueless D-Lister × Beast in Fine Clothing Movie Emperor] 4. [娇软 Reborn Noblewoman × Scheming Regent] 5. [Timid on the Outside, Lecherous on the Inside Childhood Friend × Cold-Faced, Fatherly Childhood Friend] 6. [娇气 Mute Fema 349.8kReads8.1Score28.6k14d adds

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    Once you start looking, you can't stop.

22. 22 全 Watched by the Whole Internet: The Frail Junior Student Outwits a Top Criminal Investigator 全网围观，病弱学妹戏耍刑侦王牌 Still Feeling Cold依然觉得寒冷Mystery589k WordsCompleted Award-winning work in the Fifth Tomato Web Literature Competition Finals, Selected Mystery Case Award “I only ever kill people who deserve to die!” [High-Octane Dark Fantasy | Elite Mind Games | A Life-or-Death Battle Between Good and Evil | A Strong Heroine and an Even Stronger Heroine] [Shocking Twists | No Romance | Two Powerful, Unhinged Rivals Face Off] From the day Ling Zhi became a criminal police officer, he believed in only two things: evidence and procedural justice. Criminals were cri 95.3kReads9.5Score19.4k14d adds

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    I've watched it countless times.

23. 23 天 Good Grief! The Heartthrob Idol Is Just Too Good at This! 天！万人迷偶像他太会了！ Charcoal-Grilled Wagyu碳烤肥牛Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [Dual male leads + boy band + entertainment industry + feel-good and sweet story + lots of creative liberties; readers who prefer rigorous details, beware] Cold, calculating, and flirtatious (bottom) & cool, handsome, direct, and cocky (top) Mi Bai closed his eyes, then opened them to find himself back in the year a talent scout discovered him. By chance, he became bound to the Idol Heartthrob Development System. [Ding! Idol Heartthrob Development System successfully bound! Please choose a direc 16.1kReads9.5Score2.7k14d adds
24. 24 恋 Dating Show: This God-Tier Couple Has the Whole Internet Shipping Them 恋综，这对神级情侣让全网磕疯了 I Am Zhang Gungun在下张滚滚Urban765k WordsOngoing This is a slow-paced slice-of-life novel, without so many conflicts or face-slapping moments. If that is not your preference, please do not enter. I hope you are happy every day. [System sign-in + dating-variety livestream + viral fame + mutual pursuit + sweet daily life + ensemble cast] Qin Xuan gets a second chance at life and binds himself to a daily sign-in System. Every day, he cooks, plays chess, does woodworking, and keeps acquiring more skills through sign-ins. The better his skills beco 191kReads9.2Score18.9k14d adds
25. 25 痛 A Painful Kiss! The Canary Who Was Stolen Away Becomes a Powerful Mogul 痛吻！被撬墙成金圈大佬的金丝雀 Hidden in the Snow雪上隐Modern Romance287k WordsCompleted Her favorability keeps rising ❤️ A sweet, affectionate, gentle girl × a devoted, intensely passionate, patient young master! A powerful man schemes to steal his younger brother's girlfriend! Climbing the social ladder ➕ stealing someone's girl ➕ the aloof beauty falls from her pedestal ➕ strangers in public, passionate kisses in private ➕ age gap ➕ mutual firsts and healing ➕ push and pull ➕ keeping her close ➕ running away pregnant ➕ winning her back ➕ possessive love ➕ making her chase him ➕ s 5.8kReads8.8Score49414d adds

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    Just watch.

26. 26 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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    So beautiful.

27. 27 逢 The Lantern-Bearing Chronicles 逢灯纪 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance982k WordsCompleted (Signed for publication, with screen adaptation rights sold) You're the daughter of a marquis. You want to take your mother's dowry and remains with you? Done. I'll take the dowry and remains, and bring you your mother's divorce papers as well as your own severance papers cutting ties with your family. You were declared dead and became an invisible person behind your brothers. You want to live like a normal person again? Done. I'll restore your name and identity, and make sure you receive the en 86.7kReads9.3Score12.7k14d adds
28. 28 道 The Daoist Clan’s Legitimate Daughter: She Rules the Court Through Divination 道家嫡女，她靠相术权倾朝野 Yao Jiu姚九Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Noble-born heiress + court intrigue + metaphysics and physiognomy + defying fate Yuan Qing Yi, courtesy name Xi Yi. From birth, she was condemned as “a bringer of misfortune, destined to die before twenty.” She was the eldest legitimate daughter of a preeminent noble clan, yet another girl took her place, a concubine-born daughter masquerading as the legitimate heir. She endured endless torment. Can fate not be defied? Then she'll defy it! With the Nine Forms of Tai Su, she enters the world, j 13.7kReads8.5Score1.7k14d adds
29. 29 春 Spring Banquet 春日宴 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted She kept male favorites and toyed with powerful ministers! For eight years, the arrogant and tyrannical Princess Danyang, Li Huaiyu, wreaked havoc across the court and country. She died on the day the new emperor ascended the throne, bleeding from every orifice in a truly gruesome death. The officials celebrated and the people rejoiced: Evil gets what it deserves! Good riddance! Yet on the seventh day after her death, Princess Danyang returned to life in the body of the Bai family’s Fourth Mis 13.6kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds
30. 30 重 Reunited, and Swept Away by Love Again 重逢，又坠爱潮 Zhuyu Half-Ink祝余半墨Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + reunion after years apart + devoted male lead + sweet romance + both untouched + happy ending] The fallen heiress of a prominent family x the cold, unruly illegitimate son of a wealthy family “Pei Jingyan, you dare! I’ll make sure you never see me again for the rest of your life!” Luo Nianchu glares at him, eyes bloodshot. He is an illegitimate son of a powerful family in the capital, raised far from home: cold, ruthless, and merciless. She is the cherished daughter o 1.7kReads—Score10514d adds

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    Look, let's savor it from the very first chapter! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

31. 31 穿 Transmigrate Into a Book: The Wicked Beastwoman Finally Gets to Eat Well 穿书兽世：恶雌她终于吃上好的了 Scallion-Fried Tofu小香葱煎豆腐Modern Romance1.4M WordsOngoing [Beast World]+ [rival males, chaotic love triangle]+ [world-building] Shen Mei transmigrates into a story about a female lead in an interstellar Beast World, as the cannon-fodder villainess who serves as a foil to the heroine, Ning Xue. In the book, she comes from a prestigious family, is adored by her father and brothers, and has astonishing talent. Her only flaw is her ordinary looks; otherwise, she's excellent in every way. The Central Brain has just matched her with a beast husband, and her 290.4kReads9.0Score39.6k14d adds

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    The first one has a child, but it's not the female lead who gives birth [smirk]. I won't say more, let's go straight for the best! The second one has a female lead who grows. The female lead's personality is quirky, and the male lead is a typical male protagonist who pretends to be dead. It's very enjoyable. The third one is a total hit! A super hit! It's a healing story, and so far all the male leads are yin-yang ghosts, which is just so satisfying! If you want to read about yin-yang, black mud, female nectar, or female nannies, you can check out my other book recommendation. I'm too lazy to type it out.

32. 32 宿 Dorm Survival: Get Stronger by Watching Ads 宿舍求生：从刷广告开始变强 Qi Fa Cai Wo Le气發財我了Mystery733k WordsOngoing [Supernatural Horror] [Romance] [Villainous Female Side Character] [Dark, Timid Female Lead] [Extremely High Self-Esteem] [Feel-Good Power Fantasy] [Character Growth] Reader Beware 1: The female lead is gorgeous, dark and jealous, and set on becoming one of the privileged elite. (At first, she complains about everything and lets the male lead work like a beast of burden for her.) Reader Beware 2: The male lead is a pure, classic wish-fulfillment protagonist: incredibly strong, dark, and showy, b 310.1kReads8.9Score41.9k14d adds
33. 33 我 [Plain Jane]: How Could I Possibly Like Her! 【普女】：我怎么会喜欢她！ Zombie Meeting僵尸开会Modern Romance376k WordsOngoing Socially anxious, overlooked pushover vs. all kinds of gloomy, obsessive guys A scandal rocked the village. During summer vacation, just before starting fifth grade, Jiang Shang was forced to transfer to another city and live with her parents in a monthly rental in an urban village. Ke Qing was the first friend she made there. His skin was so pale it looked almost sickly, his frame was painfully thin, his lips were thin and colorless, and his eye sockets were strikingly large, though his pupil 107.5kReads9.3Score12.7k14d adds
34. 34 重 After We Reunited, Mr. Fu Spoiled Me Until My Legs Went Weak 重逢后，傅总宠我到腿软 Li Bai Never Works里拜天不上班Modern Romance337k WordsCompleted “Your skills are terrible. I'm bored of you.” Five years ago, Xia Ran announced their breakup unilaterally, then disappeared without a trace. He put on a cold face and threw out a retort. “Was I looking for you? I'm a dog if I was.” Five years later, he returned home. At a gathering with friends, someone mentioned her name. He swirled his glass and sneered. “Her? As if she deserves me.” Everyone at the table thought he had moved on long ago. Only he knew that on the night he said, “As if she des 29.5kReads7.8Score3k14d adds

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    It's really super beautiful.

35. 35 我 My Wife's Lies 我妻子的谎言 Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七1Urban162k WordsCompleted The warmth of their newlywed days had barely faded when the lie hidden beneath their marriage certificate came crashing down on Shu Wang. The lovely wife he doted on was none other than the woman his childhood friend Qin Yiming had kept hidden away three years ago. His wife kept the past secret, stumbling over her words and showing no sense of boundaries. Qin Yiming pressed him at every turn, refusing to let go. All the tenderness vanished from Shu Wang's eyes. "After everything you two hid f 9.6kReads—Score43114d adds
36. 36 被 The Exchanged Taste 被交换的味道 Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七16k WordsCompleted 7.9kReads—Score16314d adds
37. 37 暧 Flirtatious Player 暧昧玩家 Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七16k WordsCompleted Flirtatious Player 176Reads—Score—14d adds
38. 38 余 The Night Before Yu Manli Died 余曼丽死前的那晚 Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七16k WordsCompleted The Night Before Yu Manli Died 700Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 39 被 After I Took Her to Court, She Finally Dropped the Act 被我告上法庭后，她彻底不装了 Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七16k WordsCompleted After I took her to court, she stopped pretending altogether 160Reads—Score—14d adds
40. 40 遇 How to Deal with Annoying Neighbors... 遇到扰人的邻居，就这样办…… Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七1Urban6k WordsCompleted This is how to deal with a troublesome neighbor... 1.1kReads—Score—14d adds
41. 41 炙 Burning Desire 炙热贪欢 Snake Too蛇也Modern Romance484k WordsCompleted [1v1 | Marriage Before Love | Off-the-Charts Sexual Tension | Flirtatious, Both Leads Pure | Entertainment Industry | Ensemble Cast of Beijing’s Elite] [A poised, dazzling heiress × a powerful, influential tycoon] * Qin Yan, the daughter of the Jiang family of the capital, appeared refined and proper, but she was formidable and untamable beneath the surface. She called the shots in the entertainment industry. The top-tier stars feared her, even as they depended on her. She had both the best reso 28.7kReads9.3Score3.3k14d adds

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    These are some of the books I've enjoyed reading recently; they're pretty good and worth checking out.

42. 42 乙 The Contractor Just Wants to Make Money, but the Client Insists on Flirting 乙方只想搞钱，甲方非要调情 Parkour Bunny跑酷小兔Modern Romance362k WordsCompleted [Alluring Beauty of the Human World x Sharp-Tongued Capital Hunter] Adapted comic-drama: Unofficial Relationship Experienced adults, both leads are virgins | Instinctive attraction | The powerful one submits | Hilarious subversion of tropes Jiang Wany: Alluring and bold, clear-eyed about money, and fond of taking on difficult challenges. Lu Cinian: A top-tier Alpha, sharp-tongued and cutting, yet devoted to her alone. With her hormones out of whack, Jiang Wany seeks out her client for some "re 49.3kReads9.2Score8.5k14d adds
43. 43 惊 What a Shock! The Sultry Beauty Sets Her Sights on President Gu 惊！妩媚尤物强撩顾总 Sweet-Bitten Chestnut甜咬栗子Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted [Untamed, abstinent heartthrob X glamorous, alluring supermodel] [Both virgins + love at first sight + mutual push and pull] Alluring and sensual, with a pair of stunningly beautiful, foxlike eyes. That was Gu Ye’s first impression of Rong Yi. Gu Ye, thirty years old, is the founder of G&Y Wilderness magazine and a born rebel with a wild streak. He turned down the family business to pursue photography and founded his own magazine, which has since become famous far and wide. The black tattoo ben 14.5kReads9.3Score1.4k14d adds
44. 44 诱 Tempting Kisses With a Wild Rose: The Lovesick Tycoon Can't Get Enough of Me 诱吻野玫瑰，病娇大佬黏我上瘾 Pineapple Year菠萝年Modern Romance416k WordsCompleted [Mad, wicked prince VS cool, seductive heiress with a wild heart] Zhou Jinyue will always be behind Qiao Ling: a hidden blade in the dark, a ghost in the sunlight. He goes mad for her and is obedient for her. He lives his entire life for two words: Qiao Ling Between adults, forget the undercurrents of ambiguous flirtation. Give me only waves of surging lust. 5.3kReads9.2Score53614d adds
45. 45 京 The Capital's Crown Prince: Baby, You Know How to Tempt Both Heart and Body 京圈太子爷：宝宝勾心又勾身呢 Sweet-Bitten Chestnut甜咬栗子Modern Romance271k WordsCompleted (The animated adaptation is now available, ) [The capital's young master VS the sweet and alluring beauty] [Both devoted only to each other + love at first sight + intense push and pull + evenly matched] Everyone in the capital's elite circles knew that the Zhou family's young master, Zhou Wang, had a face that could ensnare the soul. The sparks that danced as he twirled his gold lighter between his fingers couldn't compare to the seductive allure of the beauty mark beneath his eye. Everyone sai 38.1kReads9.0Score4.5k14d adds
46. 46 闺 Best Friends Transmigrate Into a Book Together! Marry a Rough-and-Ready Man! If You Leave, I’m Leaving Too 闺蜜齐穿书！嫁糙汉！你离我也离 Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings椒盐鸡翅块Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + rough-and-tough hero + sweet romance + face-slapping + daily life + building a fortune + raising kids] The moment Shen Wu opened her eyes, she saw a man who was exactly her type. Realizing she had transmigrated into a book, she then heard a familiar voice and understood that she wasn't the only one who had transmigrated: her best friend had come along too, and now they were sisters-in-law... The two of them had entered a novel written by someone who envied them. In 74.8kReads9.4Score6.8k14d adds
47. 47 随 Moving into the Military Compound: A Stunning Beauty Arrives at the Commander’s Home 随军住大院：首长家来了个大美人 Yang Yichen杨奕宸Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Alternate-history era + military marriage + reborn + strong heroine + devoted husband) Ace agent Yun Bei dies unexpectedly, only to open her eyes in the 1970s as Yun Bei, an orphan from Haishi living with her uncle’s family. By then, her cousin has stolen her job, leaving her with two choices: go to the countryside or get married. Yun Bei can handle hardship, but she can’t do farm work. So she packs her bags and resolutely sets off on a thousand-mile journey to find a husband. Si Nanzhao, servi 7.1kReads8.8Score1k14d adds
48. 48 乖 The Good Girl Leaves the Scene, So Why Is the Capital's Playboy Jealous? 乖乖女退场，京圈浪子怎么眼红了 The Cat Boss Who Can Never Wake Up喵总睡不醒Modern Romance443k WordsCompleted [Playboy with a carefree attitude × sensible, obedient woman + powerful man lowering his head + winning her back after losing her + both sexually inexperienced] Ling Jue is a wind you can never catch. Qin Shuyi is a willow, quiet and at ease. One is free-spirited and unrestrained; the other follows the rules. These two, so utterly different, began with an offhand “let’s have some fun” and ended with an ordinary “I’m bored.” In this game of a playboy turning over a new leaf, everyone involved onl 101.3kReads9.2Score11.8k14d adds
49. 49 我 The Police Made Me a High-Priority Person of Protection 我被警局当成重点保护对象 Little Fish Doesn’t Eat Fish小魚不吃鱼Mystery204k WordsCompleted An ordinary life is shattered by a sudden threat from a stalker. Song Bo, a suspect in a string of surveillance cases, makes an unexpected escape and turns his attention to me, someone with no connection to him. He keeps provoking me with doorbell rings, notes, and secretly taken photographs. The officers assigned to protect me, Wang Yuchen and Jiang Ling, face off against the cunning criminal from a safe house surrounded by danger. One strange test after another, one tense confrontation after 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You can take a look, it's pretty good.

50. 50 闺 My Best Friend’s Devilish Brother? Yes, This Incubus Only Flirts With Me 闺蜜亲哥魔头？嗯！这魅魔专撩我 Little Skeleton骷小髅Modern Romance362k WordsCompleted [Both leads’ first love, marriage before love, sweet romance, age gap, a long-planned scheme, the powerful one bows his head] [An aloof, double-standard husband who lives to dote on his wife x a sweet, lively little ray of sunshine] Xu Zhining got drunk. She accidentally slept with her best friend’s older brother. Then, without realizing it, she was tricked into getting married to him. Going by the five senses, she really didn’t lose out. (⁄ ⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄ ⁄) Her best friend said he was controlling, co 8.7kReads8.2Score99614d adds

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    Sweet and fragrant arranged marriage that blossoms into love

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