Romance Novels 言情小说

1. 1 小 Three Years on This Little Boat, Then Three More 小船三年又三年 Two-Eight Bar二八杠Romance211k WordsCompleted “This is the seventh year I've loved him. I want to marry him.” In the turbulent summer after the college entrance exams, when she was nineteen, Lin Yiran lost everything. Then she met Qiu Xing, who was also trapped in the depths. Again and again, Qiu Xing pulled her out of despair, even though he was quiet and always seemed cold. The truck sped down the road as if fleeing, driving toward the distant horizon with no end in sight. In its boxy metal cargo bed, Lin Yiran found a safe place to cal 236.3kFavorites385.3kClicks/ch81.3kGifts

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   A bittersweet story, but enjoyable; the author's writing is excellent.

2. 2 话 Miss Chatterbox 话痨小姐 Girl, Don't Cry姑娘别哭Romance564k WordsCompleted Next book: Starlit Shore. A lonely soul wants to reach her own starlit shore, even if people label her a gold digger. Interested readers are welcome to add it to their reading lists. The story blurb: I grew up in the alleys. I sat in your arms. I carried a swordswoman's dream in my heart. I strayed into your peaceful martial world. The world criticizes you, slanders you, shuns you, and treats you like an outsider. But you will always be you. Live as your heart desires; you don't have to chang 331.7kFavorites341.6kClicks/ch162.4kGifts

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   The combination of a radiant female lead and a hot nerd is just so delicious! [Crying emoji] Where can you find someone as good as Will? It's rare to see an older man who's shy like this. Lumi is so adorable, no one could dislike Lumi! [Kiss]

3. 3 礼 The Gift 礼物 Handpicked Good-for-Nothing钦点废柴Romance415k WordsCompleted ■For publication updates, see Weibo @QindianFeichai■ He is both a demon and a gift. - Good news: No one knows she has a crush on her brother. Bad news: Her brother isn’t human. - “Guys with younger sisters don’t put book baskets on the backs of their bikes.” *No blood relation / not registered in the same household Sharp-tongued, soft-hearted bad boy x quiet girl who gets things done Theme: A love that burns bright in youth 62.4kFavorites55.5kClicks/ch34kGifts

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   This is an unconventional campus novel because I feel that the storyline within the campus itself doesn't make up a particularly large portion of the narrative. This book has a very long timeline, spanning from elementary school to adulthood. I rarely read books like this because I always find them too long, but the author's writing and plot handling are superb. The male lead is definitely not human in the early stages; sometimes I was so angry I wanted to jump into the book and punch him. But he also has a youthful righteousness that makes him irresistible [crying emoji]. Although he has a sharp tongue, he's also very protective of his own, giving off a "toughest-tongued" vibe. And the romance between the male and female leads is very smooth, without any major twists or turns, making for a very enjoyable read [please].

4. 4 实 A Pragmatist’s Love 实用主义者的爱情 Meng Zhong De Yi孟中得意Romance468k WordsCompleted The final installment of the print edition of "A Pragmatist’s Love" is now available for preorder, with an additional 8,000-word bonus story. A preview of the bonus story appears at the end. If you’re interested, you can purchase the book from online retailers. To Fei Ni, a house was far more dependable than love. If marriage hadn’t been the only way to get assigned an apartment, Fei Ni would never have married Fang Muyang. Those who didn’t know the full story assumed Fei Ni had chosen Fang M 238.5kFavorites345.8kClicks/ch146.8kGifts

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   I almost never read historical fiction, but this one is truly amazing! [Crying emoji] I watched a bit of the TV adaptation, but I still think the novel is better. What I really liked about this book was that the male protagonist suffered from amnesia. Even though everyone told him he had a girlfriend, it didn't affect his unwavering choice of the female protagonist. I usually hate reading novels where the protagonist has amnesia because many characters seem to lose their intelligence afterward. The author of this book controlled the balance perfectly. The male protagonist is a little silly, but he's really adorable! The female protagonist is also very well-developed; she's articulate, knows what she wants, and is determined. The romance between the two leads goes very smoothly; I think this book can definitely be read as a sweet romance. The male lead is particularly good at...

5. 5 水 Cold Fire at the Aquarium 水族馆冷艳火 Dao Di岛頔Romance158k WordsCompleted A long-running battle for the right to use the swimming pool. Note: Days off on Wednesdays and Saturdays Theme: 55.7kFavorites87.4kClicks/ch9.9kGifts

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   A divine product... Why am I only seeing this post from 2018 now? [Crying emoji] Will the island ever return? [Crying][crying][please] The atmosphere described in this story is so beautiful—teenage boys and girls, summer, sparkling water, lemon trees—it's such a lovely story about falling in love! [Crying emoji]

6. 6 庸 A Vulgar Fairy Tale 庸俗童话 Seven Treasures Crisp七宝酥Romance303k WordsCompleted At first, Zhou Mi thought Zhang Lian was a fairy-tale excerpt in her life. She never expected him to become a work of realistic fiction that made her scoff three times over. At first, Zhang Lian thought Zhou Mi was gentle, docile, and wonderfully easy to deal with. He never expected her to become a troublesome woman no one but him could handle. A story about a refined self-interester mending her ways for love. Also known as: The First Day on the Job, When I Discovered I Had an Unspoken Relatio 148.3kFavorites301.1kClicks/ch88.8kGifts

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   The older woman is so good at playing the role! [Crying emoji] The first half of this book had a great pace, but the repetitive and repetitive plot in the latter half made me a little impatient to finish it. However, Qibaosu's writing style is quite good.

7. 7 知 Name Withheld 知名不具 Strive勖力Romance384k WordsCompleted * Zong Chi has been single for years and never sets foot in S City for negotiations or social engagements. The rumor is that the top student who pursued him back then ended up dumping him brutally. Young Master Zong avoids doctors because he's afraid of finding out what's wrong with him. Oh, and his first love, the one who got away, is a surgeon. - 78.6kFavorites107kClicks/ch80.2kGifts

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   Extremely exhilarating Although Zong Gou is crazy, the love he gives is 100% [crying emoji] I love this sour and astringent flavor so much!

8. 8 君 A Gentleman Holds Jade 君子怀璧 Mu Mu Zi木沐梓Romance461k WordsCompleted Wei Jiayu entered the mountains at ten and joined the Nine Sects. At seventeen, he became the top student of Wenyuan, unrivaled across the sect. At twenty-five, everyone pinned their hopes on him and named him the next sect leader. At twenty-seven, he descended the mountain and met Wen Yu. At ten, Wen Yu had beaten every child in Yishan. At fifteen, she roamed the mountains and rivers, claiming them as her domain. At twenty, she returned home. A refined, scholarly man stood before her, looked he 102.5kFavorites105.7kClicks/ch55.4kGifts

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   I will always follow Mu Muzi [crying emoji] It's been a long time since I've read such a good wuxia novel. When will Nine Sects' new work be released? [Please!]

9. 9 云 Golden Boughs Above the Clouds 云上金枝 West of Magpie Bridge鹊桥西Romance404k WordsCompleted (“Dog” refers to his personality, not a scumbag.) Blurb: Tang Xian was crowned empress at fifteen. She was widowed as soon as she married, then deposed and locked away in a dark imperial mausoleum for five whole years. At long last, she escaped, only to fall into the hands of rebels. To conceal her identity, Tang Xian nervously played along with them. Who could have guessed that the rebel would be so audacious as to develop improper feelings for her? On a midsummer night, they gazed out fro 76.8kFavorites95.5kClicks/ch37.3kGifts

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   A sharp-tongued, arrogant man, I like

10. 10 黄 May We Be Friends in the Afterlife 黄泉共为友 Mu Mu Zi木沐梓Romance490k WordsCompleted One year, while admiring the lanterns beneath the moon, An Zhiling pointed to a palace lantern and asked the person beside her, "Is it pretty?" The sun had not yet set, and the road beside them bustled with carriages and horses. The evening breeze was gentle. She stood beneath the lantern, her eyes and brows bright and lovely, her gaze seeming to reflect countless rosy clouds at sunset. He answered softly, "It is pretty." She had been just as lovely when he first met her at seventeen. The femal 37.3kFavorites42.6kClicks/ch6.8kGifts

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    I love all the female protagonists in the author's works!

11. 11 山 Where the Mountains Stand, There Are Tall Trees 山有乔木兮 Reward with Food, Punish with Hunger赏饭罚饿Romance355k WordsCompleted Xiao Chun was once a great tree that had cultivated for a thousand years deep in the mountains. Every day, she absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and the essence of the sun and moon. After a great deal of effort, she finally took human form. Who could have known that misfortune strikes without warning? Even two demons fighting could bring down a bolt of heavenly lightning, which instantly struck her to a charred lump. The victorious little wolf demon did have a conscience, at leas 31.9kFavorites38.1kClicks/ch10.1kGifts

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    This book is really cute. The male lead really came from a puppy.

12. 12 小 Little Spring Day 小春日和 Xia Nuo Duo Ji夏诺多吉Romance197k WordsCompleted “Why did you fire me?” “I don’t work with ex-girlfriends.” A world-weary, lazy layabout who’s given up on life VS a nitpicking, ambitious go-getter Shunju Biyori: A spell of mild springlike weather from late autumn to early winter. Theme: Live well. 55.4kFavorites91.5kClicks/ch13.4kGifts

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    The sarcastic and arrogant man is a perfect match I especially like the female lead's cleverness.

13. 13 风 Fair Skies and Gentle Breezes 风和日丽 Xia Nuo Duo Ji夏诺多吉Romance157k WordsCompleted She said her planet had no romance. He said, "Then come to my planet." Theme: Live well. 19.1kFavorites45.4kClicks/ch7kGifts

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    I can't resist reading sentimental or melancholic articles. Teacher Xia is truly amazing. I can't quite describe her writing style; it just fascinates me. [Crying emoji] Although the "driving the baby away" trope is quite cliché, it's so captivating that you can't help but keep reading. Her male protagonist is just my type! [Crying emoji][crying emoji]

14. 14 当 When We Fall in Love 当我们相爱时 Blue Austin蓝色的奥斯汀Romance211k WordsCompleted New stories coming soon. 1. Letters from Beidao: One short letter, two love stories. 2. Love in Two Cities: A long, drawn-out unrequited love. Lighthearted yet angsty, a sweet-and-sour romance, partly set at school and partly in the city. Jiang Zhipeng is having a run of bad luck this year. The suddenly middle-aged single woman finds herself with two suitors. On one side is a high-quality male boss who graduated from a prestigious ove 10.2kFavorites23.9kClicks/ch3.2kGifts

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    The author's writing style is mature. The story is old-fashioned, but the writing is captivating.

15. 15 如 How to Stop the Male Lead from Going Mad 如何阻止男主发疯 Stir-Fried Cucumber爆炒小黄瓜Romance352k WordsCompleted The print edition has been retitled How to Stop Him from Falling. Presales begin on February 24, 2026 (the eighth day of the Lunar New Year) at 7:00 p.m. [This story is based on the original work’s characterizations, but does not use its plot. You can read it as an original story.] [This is a derivative work, but the characterizations, plot, and backstories contain a great deal of personal interpretation and transformative writing, with a very distinctive personal style. Please do not treat the 593.3kFavorites573.3kClicks/ch503kGifts

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    The writing is fluent; it's my first time reading this type of novel, and I found it quite refreshing.

16. 16 看 You Come with a Built-In Rosy Filter 看你时自带滤镜 Meng Zhong De Yi孟中得意Romance187k WordsCompleted Blurb One: Tan Youjin was still single at thirty-one, and thought she would stay that way forever. One day, Yu Kan suddenly told her while drunk, "You're the prettiest woman I've ever met." No one had ever said that to her before, but Tan Youjin seemed as if she were used to hearing sweet talk. Smiling, she said, "Save that corny line for some young girl you want to sweet-talk." A woman being fooled by a man of twenty-three when she's twenty-one is understandable. Getting fooled at thirty-one is 19.8kFavorites35.8kClicks/ch20.6kGifts

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    I really like Meng Da's writing style; the story unfolds gently and skillfully. This book is very nuanced in its portrayal of the male and female protagonists' psychology. There's a lot of detail, but it doesn't feel tedious, and the story is quite interesting. The male protagonist's conflicted nature is rather amusing.

17. 17 橘 The Orange Tree Is Sprouting 橘子发芽了 Xia Nuo Duo Ji夏诺多吉Romance126k WordsCompleted A humid youth, a shining life. “Auntie’s biggest problem is that she got saddled with so many labels at such a young age. Uncle is usually very even-tempered, but when he realizes he’s not part of Auntie’s troubles, he gets all riled up too.” Excerpt from Tangerine’s memoir, "My Wise and Worn-Out Auntie and My Handsome, Brooding Uncle" Completed on August 25. Going premium. Theme: Live well. 33.3kFavorites40.1kClicks/ch22.6kGifts

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    Amazing!!! Incredibly good!!! The writing is very smooth, the storyline is captivating, and while it's relatively realistic, the romance between the male and female leads is still quite romantic.

18. 18 重 Back to My Boss’s Youth 重回老板年少时 Lin Mianmian林绵绵Romance397k WordsCompleted When Zhang Yunyi woke up, she had returned to the year she was seventeen. She went to class weighed down by her memories, only to run into her class monitor, Chen Kuo, in the hallway outside the classroom. She nearly blurted out, “Boss!” At this point, Chen Kuo was still an awkward young man, with none of the steady presence of the tech mogul he would become ten years later. Zhang Yunyi rubbed her hands together eagerly: Starting now, I’ll stick with the boss and save myself ten years of detou 245.1kFavorites313.9kClicks/ch348.7kGifts

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    Those who like "The Female Supporting Character" will definitely like this book; it's a very heartwarming and healing campus romance novel.

19. 19 你 Will You Ever Think of Me? 你是否会想起 Nian Yi年倚Romance275k WordsCompleted Liang Jinyue pursued Jiang Xu with a passion for all to see. She was sure she’d tried everything, but he remained unmoved. Tired of trying so hard, she decided to fall for someone else. - She meets Jiang Xu again ten years later, at a matchmaking date. He sits across from her, as cool and distant as ever, and introduces himself like they’re strangers. Unable to hold back, she asks, “Do you remember me?” His eyes linger on her face for several seconds. How could he not remember? The woman who’d 78.1kFavorites124.4kClicks/ch16.5kGifts

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    A love story that flows gently and steadily; the author's writing style is very comfortable.

20. 20 金 Golden Mountain Butterfly 金山蝴蝶 Only the Blade Can Banish a Hundred唯刀百辟Romance561k WordsCompleted “The Golden Mountain Butterfly,” Volume One, goes on pre-sale October 22 at 7:00 p.m. Available from stores including Tmall, Pinduoduo, and Dangdang~ This is a Republican-era story. Please don’t interpret it through the values of modern society or the lens of current events... A completely inexperienced young boy one day finds a little butterfly flying into his home. He has heard and seen with his own eyes how fragile she is, so he is utterly at a loss and doesn’t know what to do with her. The 136.1kFavorites196.8kClicks/ch96.3kGifts

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    Unlike the assembly-line style of writing today, Dao Ge's writing skills are truly beyond reproach. It feels like reading a classic novel, not only in terms of character portrayal but also in the vivid scene descriptions. If you like arrogant male protagonists, this is a no-brainer! The supporting characters' stories are also very engaging; it's practically an ensemble piece. The author has done a lot of research on the story's background. Overall, it's an excellent work. I've also bought the physical copy, and I highly recommend it! Oh right, I forgot to mention that although this book is set in the Republican era, the story actually takes place in San Francisco during the same period. It's not as oppressive as other Republican-era novels, and the ending is perfect too!

21. 21 闻 A Lifetime Upon Hearing This 闻此一生 Ning Long凝陇Romance785k WordsCompleted [Typos and updates: please ignore.] Wen Tingli said nonchalantly, “My goals have never changed, not for a single day: fame, mountains of money, and a handsome, obedient man...” “Has Lu Shicheng heard you say that?” Meng Qiguang asked with a sneer. “Would the young master of the Lu family, the Hongye family of Nanyang, be happy knowing that in your eyes he’s just a ‘handsome, obedient man’?” Wen Tingli raised an eyebrow. “He doesn’t care about that. He’s not like you.” “Is that so? If he unde 96.1kFavorites103.4kClicks/ch134.6kGifts

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    The story is very engaging, and the female lead's growth arc is captivating!

22. 22 今 Where Is Home Now? 今安在 Only the Blade Can Banish a Hundred唯刀百辟Romance641k WordsCompleted Apple trees bear wisdom Beneath laurel branches, a monument to love's history is buried And romance and thought make the perfect pair Love makes you tender, science makes you pure Open your heart with a carefree rush This life and that truth are equally precious Like a sword's edge and a flower's stamen Equally beautiful Your Daishan In tribute to Zhang Ailing Theme: 67kFavorites167.8kClicks/ch48kGifts

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    I dare say no one can resist Zoe; the male lead's personal charm is truly undeniable. The female protagonist travels back to the Republic of China era and, as a scientist, rewrites history—it's very exciting! The supporting characters' stories are also quite captivating.

23. 23 牛 The Oxford Accent 牛津腔 Qiong Jin穹烬Romance199k WordsCompleted (The print edition of the same title was published in 2018.) A work I wrote in my first year of high school. The writing is immature, so enter at your own risk. - A story about an innocent girl addicted to lies and a flirtatious boy afraid of making promises. The psychology-related content has been dramatically exaggerated and processed. It does not reflect the author's professional expertise, and should not be applied to real life. Inspired by Letter from an Unknown Woman. - (The male lead is d 25.9kFavorites69.1kClicks/ch3kGifts

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    First-person perspective, male protagonist's unrequited love You would never guess that this book was written by the author when he was 16. The writing is fluent, and the plot is cleverly controlled. It's truly impressive. The male lead in this book is incredibly innocent and pure, while the female lead is a "player"—I quite like this kind of setup!

24. 24 僵 Zombie Dating Rules 僵尸恋爱守则 West of Magpie Bridge鹊桥西Romance432k WordsCompleted Fu Qi accidentally wandered into a sealed tomb chamber while on a mission. Half-asleep, he caught a thief stealing his clothes. The thief was a girl who claimed to be the tomb's owner and an immortal zombie. Zombie: "I used to go by Princess Liuli, Meng Lishang, Bing Wuying, and Ling Fei Xiye. I'm a zombie with a story... But now, you can call me Baby!" Fu Qi thought she might be an ancient zombie with an embarrassing, rebellious streak. . Qin Zhen was a zombie who had lived alone in her to 91.4kFavorites116.4kClicks/ch103.1kGifts

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    A light and sweet story that heals the soul. This is my first time watching a post-apocalyptic story, and it's really good. The author's writing style is humorous, and the romance unfolds naturally. I haven't read such a smooth story in a long time. [Crying emoji]

25. 25 墨 Has the Wind Stopped in Melbourne? 墨尔本风停了吗 Three Hundred Miles of North Wind北风三百里Romance441k WordsCompleted This novel has been published. Click the author's page: Same series: Miss Yu Won't Marry, complete Complete, with two storylines and two female leads. The modern storyline has a happy ending. A somewhat old-fashioned story about two romances separated by half a century. Primarily told in a modern setting, with an overseas backdrop. * Eighty years ago, Yuan Chengzhu spent a fortune to buy that jade bracelet. He wasn't buying jewelry, but a dance from Jin Hongmei. Sadly, he couldn't keep the woma 31.3kFavorites33.4kClicks/ch22.3kGifts

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    The dual-narrative structure is exceptionally well-written; it's a great piece of writing, showcasing the author's strong literary skills.

26. 26 当 After Using My Crush's Photo to Ward Off Suitors 当我用crush照片挡桃花后 An Weile安为乐Romance114k WordsCompleted The print edition of When the Peach Blossoms Arrive is now on sale! It includes a new 7,000-word bonus story! For details, see @Anweileer ^ ^ In her twenty-sixth year of being single, Li Xia’s parents weren’t asking for much. They just wanted her to hurry up and start dating someone. Fed up with their nagging, Li Xia went straight to Instagram, found a photo of a handsome amateur account she’d recently followed, and set it as her phone wallpaper. Whenever anyone asked, she simply held up her p 116.8kFavorites113kClicks/ch94.4kGifts

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    The sweet romance novel trope is quite interesting. The male and female leads start out as online friends and later meet in person. The author's writing is smooth, and the plot doesn't have any major flaws. It's a slice-of-life story. But I felt it was too bland; after watching it, I didn't have any ideas at all. It's not really for me... *Crying*

27. 27 真 The Truth Is, It's You 真心话就是你 Ji Yu几玉Romance216k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Next book: The Kid with a Secret Crush Never Lies. Please add it to your reading list~] *Childhood friends, married-life stories 1. When the group starts talking about marriage and love, they all turn to Qiu Lu, who married young. “People say marriage is the graveyard of love. How are things with your childhood sweetheart of a husband?” “We had a fight a few days ago. He disciplined me first thing in the morning, but... never mind, it was nothing.” “Don't be afraid. Tell us what hap 27.7kFavorites46.7kClicks/ch7kGifts

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    After reading so many stories of arranged marriages that blossom into love, this one was a refreshing change. I have to say, marriages built on a foundation of love are truly captivating! The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts who have been together since high school and got married as soon as they reached the legal marriage age. I absolutely love their dynamic; the female lead is quirky and clever, and the male lead unconditionally dotes on her. They're both talkative, so there aren't any clichéd misunderstandings. The whole story is slice-of-life, making it a particularly heartwarming and relaxing read.

28. 28 难 Hard to Appease 难哄 Zhu Yi竹已Romance389k WordsCompleted [Complete. My next novel will be A Moon to Fold.] By chance, Wen Yifan ends up sharing an apartment with Sang Yan, a high school classmate she once rejected. They keep out of each other’s way, like two strangers living under the same roof. Their peaceful routine comes to an end one night. Wen Yifan learns from Sang Yan that she has been sleepwalking lately. Embarrassed, she doesn’t know how to react. “Last night was the first time you saw me sleepwalking, right?” Sang Yan replies lazily, “Ther 2MFavorites2.3MClicks/ch1.2MGifts

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    Long-awaited reunion + reconciliation This book almost turned out to be a campus romance novel (crying). The male lead is a prodigy, but he's not aloof or cold. He's actually a bit arrogant, and I think that makes him more relatable and less cold. I really like that. It has a bit of a redemption story feel to it, with flashbacks to school days interspersed throughout. Young Sang Yan is truly captivating—confident, flamboyant, and arrogant, yet he shows Wen Shuangjiang unparalleled favoritism. If I were in high school, I'd probably have had a crush on him for three to five years! The author's writing is guaranteed, so feel free to go for it!

29. 29 甜 Sweet Oxygen 甜氧 Shuwei殊娓Romance291k WordsCompleted He has a tattoo studio called Oxygen. The name carries the despair of struggling through life, making do as best you can. Later, the studio gets a new lady boss. The shabby old sign comes down, replaced by a new one with elegant lettering: Sweet Oxygen. #Everyone suffers, but you are sweet# [Next novel: Night Mist] Theme: Keep growing through life's struggles, and stay positive. 339kFavorites347.7kClicks/ch91.8kGifts

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    Zhang Yuqing is truly the epitome of a gentle male lead!!! I absolutely love this book! Everyone should read it!!!

30. 30 一 A Lifetime Together, Old in Jiangnan 一生一世，江南老 Mo Bao Fei Bao墨宝非宝Romance184k WordsCompleted They met at a family ancestral ceremony. By their family's seniority, she called him Older Brother. She was a teenager that year, newly arrived in Jiangnan. All she saw were gray walls and ancient trees in the rain. There wasn't a soul beneath the walls or beside the trees; everything was empty. She always felt something was missing, and it disappointed her. She didn't know that Jiangnan waited year after year for the wild geese flying south from the north, and that he, too, waited for her day a 125.2kFavorites400.1kClicks/ch85.1kGifts

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    This book has a strong sense of destiny, but I felt the romance was a bit strange. However, Erbao's writing style is definitely good.

31. 31 浸 Immersed in the Blue Night 浸入蓝夜 Cross Six Passes越六关Romance283k WordsCompleted Comments by paragraph are now open. If you bought the whole book, please leave a five-star review. Bows. Gentle woman x cocky king [1] Miao Lan is the model socialite of Beining: beautiful, gentle, well-read, and courteous. When her engagement was announced, the public expressed widespread regret. Her betrothed, He Jingtong, has a terrible temper and a sharp tongue. He's definitely not the sort to treat a woman with tender care. [2] Two years after their engagement, He Jingtong finally return 121.1kFavorites184.3kClicks/ch24.9kGifts

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    Lighthearted and sweet novel It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. At first, I thought the male lead would be some aloof, domineering CEO or something, but he's not! It was a real surprise; the male lead has a kind of cocky, arrogant vibe that's incredibly adorable!! The writing is also quite good.

32. 32 夜 Nightfall Over the Capital 夜阑京华 Mo Bao Fei Bao墨宝非宝Romance338k WordsCompleted A Night in the Capital, All Under the Lanterns. Theme: China's enduring legacy through the ages 119.1kFavorites164kClicks/ch84.7kGifts

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    Erbao's Republican-era novels are truly my absolute favorite!!!

33. 33 鲜 Fresh Lemon 鲜柠 A Small Scrap of Paper一张小纸片Romance414k WordsCompleted The print edition goes up for preorder on March 23. Take a look if you're interested~ Tao Jing'an had always believed that doing the right thing mattered more than doing a good thing. Then she met Shen Xihuai. She had three impressions of her old classmate: he got good grades, his family was loaded, and he and his girlfriend made a perfect couple. One day, this old classmate asked if she wanted to get married. Tao Jing'an thought, To hell with it. Deep down, she didn't think it was th 117.5kFavorites168kClicks/ch54.2kGifts

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    Main workplace + campus interludes This is a rare find among male protagonist unrequited love stories. The author's writing is incredibly smooth, and the male lead during his school days is absolutely pure and innocent! It perfectly captures the meaning of "unrequited love is a chaotic battle for one person." The female lead is also very well-developed; she's arguably my favorite female lead in any book I've read recently. It's absolutely gorgeous!!!

34. 34 休 Dormant Volcano 休眠火山 Zhou Wanyu周晚欲Romance217k WordsCompleted After weathering a storm, Qin Zhi grew from a timid, lowly girl into a wild and spirited young woman, while Li Jingzhou went from a bright, gentle boy to a cold, brooding man who no longer knew how to love. But in the end, they promised not to fear the hurricanes or raging floods, and to make it together to where the lights shine bright. At the start of the story, she told him, “Heavy snow can’t crush a pine branch.” At the end, he answered her, “Heavy snow can’t crush Qin Zhi.” “His love is l 100kFavorites107kClicks/ch27.7kGifts

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    The male lead was too arrogant in the beginning; I didn't like him, he seemed very rude, and the story felt a bit childish to me.

35. 35 驯 Domestication 驯化 Duo Li多梨Romance72k WordsCompleted “Aristocratic girl X Fallen Evil God.” A free, short, non-VIP story. On Gloria’s eighteenth birthday, she successfully summoned her guardian spirit. According to a letter left by her grandmother, the guardian spirit should be a pure, adorable, small boy with pointed ears and snow-white skin. But Gloria looked at the man she had summoned. He was tall, red-eyed, and unfriendly-looking, like a demon who had crawled out of hell. At that moment, he was looking down at her with narrowed eyes. Glo 84.5kFavorites245.1kClicks/ch9.9kGifts

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    It's a novel story written by a foreign author, quite original, and the plot is also very good. Duo Li's writing style is reliable.

36. 36 祝 I Hope You Don’t Dream of Me Tonight 祝你今夜梦不到我 Wild Ginger艳山姜Romance371k WordsCompleted [The physical edition goes on presale on March 28 at 7 p.m.] On the eve of the wrap party, Li Ling made a little swan cake herself to thank the director for recognizing her talent. She sneaked onto the set and overheard the director chatting with a friend. "Aren't you worried she'll really fall for you, acting so tenderly?" "What else can I do?" the director said coolly. "Her acting is so terrible she can't get into character at all." He picked up a dart and casually stuck it into a photo o 55.5kFavorites65.2kClicks/ch35.4kGifts

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    The author is truly masterful at creating atmosphere in entertainment industry stories! The male lead is an adorable golden retriever with a slightly dark, crawling vibe that's really captivating!

37. 37 榴 Durian-Mango Popping Candy 榴芒跳跳糖 Nan Xichuan南奚川Romance421k WordsCompleted On the day new students reported to No. 5 High School, traffic on the ring road was jammed. Two cars had rear-ended each other: a supercar and a beat-up used car. Meng Xingyou was captivated by the boy in the back seat's godlike good looks and seized the chance to strike up a conversation. "Add me on WeChat and let's be friends. Then you won't have to pay for the damage." Chi Yan kept a straight face, sitting in the shabby little car with every part of him, body and soul, radiating resistance. H 51.4kFavorites99.7kClicks/ch29kGifts

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    A light and sweet story that's easy to read and uplifting~ If you liked "Are You Tired of Living?", I think you'll like this one too—the writing style is similar, and the story is quite slice-of-life.

38. 38 始 Abandoned at First, Entangled in the End 始弃终乱 Ru Shi Fei Ying如是非迎Romance223k WordsCompleted A gentle, heartwarming story about senior year of high school. People keep asking why this novel is called "Abandoned at First, Lost in Love at Last". Here's the explanation: At first, Xiao Han simply thought Yin Xinhui was an interesting girl. He liked teasing her and had no romantic feelings for her, hence “abandoned.” Later, Xiao Han really did fall for her, and his heart grew unsettled, hence “lost in love.” Theme: 22.7kFavorites127.1kClicks/ch2.2kGifts

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    This is a truly classic old-school campus romance novel!!! The author is a seasoned writer, so you can read it with confidence!!!

39. 39 逢 The Hour of the Demon 逢魔之刻 Duo Li多梨Romance9k WordsCompleted A believer who worships the gods killed the beloved of a god. Content warning: BE. Prequel to "Domestication." Theme: Love that never changes. 9.1kFavorites59.3kClicks/ch772Gifts

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    This is a prequel to "Domestication" and I personally think it's better than "Domestication"!

40. 40 十 Twelve Years, an Old Friend's Play 十二年，故人戏 Mo Bao Fei Bao墨宝非宝Romance315k WordsCompleted After all these years, we still perform the same old play, and we are all actors in it. When she first met Third Master Fu, he was a young nobleman who had rented out half the venue to show off for someone. He liked to sit with one leg crossed over the other, turning aside to whisper to the person next to him. In the lamplight, his profile carried a languid, worldly charm. Only later did she see clearly that in that half-lit, half-shadowed world, he sat amid heaps of bones and guarded the vast 255.6kFavorites643.6kClicks/ch107kGifts

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    One of my favorite Republican-era novels It's often said that nine out of ten love stories from the Republican era end in tragedy, which is why I've always been hesitant to read anything set in that period. In that era, righteousness came first, and romantic love was the least important thing. This book is no exception. The social upheaval, the awakening, confusion, and perseverance of patriots destined the male and female protagonists to have a difficult time together. Fortunately, their relationship remained clear throughout. Apart from the somewhat tragic background, the rest was still acceptable. —— I really like a line the male lead said: "Nothing beats a cup in hand; how often in life do we see the moon overhead?"

41. 41 杜 Du De's Diary 杜德日记 Mu Mu Zi木沐梓Romance296k WordsCompleted The first time Zelvin met Wen Fu, she was hawking beer in an alley. The second time, she swindled him out of some money in a bookstore. The third time, she was being hunted inside a church. The fourth time was in a cemetery, and the fifth in the council chamber… She was an inconspicuous apprentice, shop assistant, and beer seller in this city… “But, Your Highness, do you think you’re so remarkable? You sit high above everyone, wielding the greatest power in this city, and so you think people lik 33.5kFavorites27.2kClicks/ch14.4kGifts

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    I call it Jinjiang's version of "Pride and Prejudice". This is my first time reading this type of romance novel, and overall it's really good and very romantic. The author's writing style is very well controlled, not stiff at all. Reading this book feels like traveling to the Middle Ages, like watching a movie. It's absolutely beautiful! This book focuses on the storyline, with the romance being just an added bonus. Every character in the story is vivid and doesn't exist solely to highlight the protagonist. The female protagonist of this book is one of my favorite female characters. She is confident and has her own pride. In an era when it was difficult for women to move forward, she persisted in her dreams and refused to bow to the powerful and wealthy. She transformed from an ordinary girl into a well-known painter. She never let the opinions of others cause her to suffer internally and lived her life completely on her own terms. She is truly someone that girls should learn from! It's really beautiful!!!

42. 42 告 Confession 告白 Ying Cheng应橙Romance438k WordsCompleted The two-volume print edition of Confession is now available from major online retailers. Thank you for your support^ 1 At university, Zhou Jingze and Xu Sui were worlds apart, two people who would never cross paths. One was carefree and debonair, doted on by everyone; the other was quiet and well-behaved, easy to overlook. As she filled one page after another with practice questions in the library, she accidentally glimpsed his flirtations with other people and watched him date one girlfriend 1.5MFavorites1.8MClicks/ch656.5kGifts

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    I don't need to say much about Zhou Jingze, right? "God is silent, everything is up to me," he's unrestrained and flamboyant, an arrogant young man. I quite like this character the author created. But I prefer the female lead to the male lead. She is gentle yet firm. Zhou Jingze is lucky to have married Xu Sui. Xu Sui's love is truly admirable. Not all unrequited love can see the light of day, but some of Xu Sui's can.

43. 43 陷 Falling Into Our Love 陷入我们的热恋 Er Dong Tuzi耳东兔子Romance478k WordsCompleted [Complete.] After the college entrance exams, Xu Zhi becomes the biggest dark horse at Ruijun High School, but she never expects it to cost her a relationship. That summer, she also meets Chen Luzhou, a jerk who weaponizes his good looks. Xu Zhi finds Chen Luzhou oddly familiar. Her friend is stunned: he's clearly a total show-off. Chen Luzhou thinks Xu Zhi is trying to pursue him. His friend is stunned too: she clearly has a boyfriend. Xu Zhi: “I think he might be my long-lost brother.” Chen 1.1MFavorites1.3MClicks/ch723.2kGifts

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    This book is truly romantic; it's my top choice for campus romance novels. Who wouldn't love the great poet Chen Luzhou? Chen Luzhou's youthful spirit is absolutely amazing. He's unrestrained, bold, brave, rational yet sexy, always sincere, always steadfast, and never gives up. I dare say no other male lead can match his youthful charm! Just like the rabbit said, "The boy from Yifeng Lane will always have the upper hand," Chen Luzhou will always have the upper hand in my heart as well. The female protagonist of this book is also outstanding; she's a dark horse who rose from an ordinary high school, confident, independent, and never giving up. Overall, this is a very good novel!

44. 44 逐 Chasing Summer 逐夏 Papaya Huang木瓜黄Romance341k WordsCompleted Childhood friends. That school celebrity is my childhood friend. Lin Zhe Xia × Chi Yao (A girl who punched three kids at once as a child) goofy, sweet girl × (a guy who drank three packets of medicine a day as a child) cocky king A healing coming-of-age story, slow-burn everyday life. Mutual secret crushes. No romance while they're minors. Prosperity, democracy, civility, harmony; freedom, equality, justice, rule of law. - I've run out of advance chapters. I'll update as often as I can. Them 791kFavorites922.8kClicks/ch354.9kGifts

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    I love the male lead's unconditional affection for the female lead, which gives her a great sense of security. I love how he secretly protects her without saying anything—it's so wonderful! The female lead is a character who grows and develops, which I adore! The way the two of them interact is so adorable!

45. 45 暗 The Secret in the Hidden Compartment 暗格里的秘密 Er Dong Tuzi耳东兔子Romance329k WordsCompleted 1. Love when you’re young is like the wind: you can’t see it, but you can feel it. Like names carved into a desk: you’re afraid they’ll see them, yet afraid they won’t., Excerpt from "The Little Monster’s Diary" We met halfway through our lives, yet we’re still young as the wind. Updates begin June 25 at 8 p.m. Going VIP on July 13. Detail-oriented readers, proceed with caution! A very gentle, sweet little story, yes. “Only then is glory to be found beyond.” This line is from the Japanese manga 685.5kFavorites764.2kClicks/ch161kGifts

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    "Glory still remains there." Please, no one can resist Zhou Siyue, right? I'll always be captivated by the male protagonists in Rabbit's novels!

46. 46 攻 Capture the Jade 攻玉 Ning Long凝陇Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Announcement: This novel was first published in 2020. It underwent its first full revision in April 2022 and its second in August 2026, mainly to correct typos and awkward phrasing. Returning readers don't need to reread it; you can ignore the update notices. New readers should read the official version. Pirated versions outside Jinjiang have nothing to do with this novel or its author.] A fantasy demon-hunting story set in an alternate Tang Dynasty. “Use the stones of other mountains to poli 644.4kFavorites864.2kClicks/ch988.3kGifts

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    "The stones from other mountains can be used to polish jade." May the best young man and the best young woman in the world live to be a hundred years old and stay together for life. This is truly my number one ancient Chinese romance novel!

47. 47 退 Breaking the Fever 退烧 Shu Yu舒虞Romance389k WordsCompleted Years after they broke up, Lu Wuke sees her ex-boyfriend Shen Yixi at a class reunion. Everyone knows that back in college, campus heartthrob Shen Yixi spoiled Lu Wuke rotten. Now he doesn't even look her way. Later, they play a game, and Shen Yixi chooses truth. The class monitor asks, “Is there anyone you can't move on from?” Shen Yixi smiles faintly and answers without hesitation: “No.” Lu Wuke's nose stings. This man will never put up with her bad temper again. That very night, a friend 566.3kFavorites692.3kClicks/ch121.2kGifts

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    Campus + Reconciliation + Prodigal Son Returns This book is bursting with a sense of destiny, and I absolutely love the extreme tension between the male and female leads!!! I like the male lead's free-spirited nature, and how he becomes obsessed with the female lead after deciding on her. I absolutely love it!!

48. 48 没 No One Is Like You 没有人像你 Years Meet岁见Romance312k WordsCompleted [🔔 The full novel has been revised, with 12,000 new words added. Chapters marked “Revised” in the table of contents are new or revised chapters.] In late summer 2010, before leaving to study abroad, Chen Yi received a text from an unfamiliar number “Having a crush is hard, like the summer wind. It sounds lovely, but when it blows, it’s nothing but stifling heat. And now that summer is over, I don’t like you anymore.” “Chen Yi, I wish you a safe journey and a bright future.” At seventeen, Chen 559.1kFavorites596.2kClicks/ch128.1kGifts

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    It's a story about unrequited love, a slow-burn, gradual campus romance that unfolds over time, later transitioning to urban life. However, it's been a while since I read it, so I've forgotten some of the plot. Overall, it's still pretty good.

49. 49 招 Summoning the Soul 招魂 Gardenia山栀子Romance580k WordsCompleted [The entire novel has been carefully revised. The revised version differs greatly from pirated copies. I’m not responsible for any pirated version.] -The fallen young lady of a noble family x the dead young general- From a carefree young noble to a traitorous court villain, Xu Hexue’s crimes were too numerous to recount. Even fifteen years after he had been sentenced and put to death, people in the streets and markets of Great Qi still spoke of his past and spat on his wicked deeds. Ni Su neve 412kFavorites448.7kClicks/ch293.6kGifts

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    "Winter clothes summon the soul, to accompany me throughout my life." I cried buckets reading "Young General," this book really made me shed a lot of tears. Xu Hexue is the best young general in the world.

50. 50 十 Summer Solstice, Year Eleven 十一年夏至 Night-Blooming Flowers at Dawn明开夜合Romance322k WordsCompleted [Carefully revised on July 7, 2023, with 25,000 new words. The additions aren’t in pirated copies. “I like his name. I love being alive, though I was born in this time.” · A former high school classmate got married, and that day everyone gathered for a reunion at a friend’s house. Somehow, they started talking about the foolish, romantic, secret things they’d done as students. When it was Xia Li’s turn, she said, “On his birthday, I abused my position at th 334.4kFavorites423.9kClicks/ch178.5kGifts

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    "I rejoice that I was born alone at this time." Yan Sishi is so gentle; I have absolutely no resistance to that kind of gentleness. Personally, I think the early campus scenes were truly phenomenal.

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