GL Stories Perfect for Late-Night Reading gl适合熬夜看

1. 1 穿 Transmigrated as the Substitute for the Heroine of a Tragic Romance 穿成虐文女主的替身 Ask What Brings You West问西来意Baihe (GL)186k WordsCompleted Going premium on March 19, 2021, with three chapters released that day. ◇ Blurb Xie Qingtang has a clear understanding of who she is after accidentally entering the world of an angsty romance novel. She is only a substitute, there to eat and drink with someone and... share a bed and chat. But when the heroine, the one who holds the beloved place in her heart, returns, Xie Qingtang must immediately step aside. Okay, she gets paid for doing a job. She can do that just fine. After the heroine comes 11kFavorites21.4kClicks/ch5.4kGifts

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   It was alright, but it ended so abruptly that I didn't even realize it was a short story with few plot twists. It felt like a lot of things were left unexplained before it ended. 251008

2. 2 放 Unrestrained [Entertainment Industry] 放肆[娱乐圈] Xuan Jian玄笺Baihe (GL)2.3M WordsCompleted [Published in simplified Chinese under the new title "True Colors". The print edition is now available on various platforms!] At only 22, Tang Ruoyao wins the Best Actress award and has a bright future ahead. The next day, media outlets flood the internet with press releases hailing her as “the next Qin Yinong.” Tang Ruoyao’s fans are furious. Qin Yinong has a face that could topple kingdoms and a terrible rep 349.8kFavorites565.3kClicks/ch1.4MGifts

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   I watched it in 2021 250127 Second reading: The first 20 chapters are good. I personally don't like purely sweet stories, I prefer stories with conflict. I love the two main characters so much in this one. The writing is quite good, but I noticed some revisions that are different from the first time I read it.

3. 3 清 The Cool, Aloof Movie Queen Uses Her Acting to Lure Me In 清冷影后用演技钓我 Xiang Du香椟Baihe (GL)385k WordsCompleted When her father suddenly fell gravely ill, Shen Niannian was forced to shoulder the family burden at a moment's notice. With the company in crisis, her assistant suggested a last resort: she should find a way to earn her neighbor's favor. Her neighbor, Qin Zhaoman, was a rising star on Wall Street. She was famous for her temper, but even more so for her prowess, which made the old foxes of the securities market wary. Shen Niannian, who had once been a film queen, spent all night thinking befo 21.6kFavorites21kClicks/ch20.4kGifts

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   250126 The dialogue is great, the suspense and ambiguity are amazing, it's not mindless sweetness, the tsundere is interesting, the character design is really good, and the view on love is positive. Neve, I like you. 2602 was a book I clicked on when I was in a reading slump and couldn't help but keep reading, though I've forgotten a lot of it now, mainly because it was my third time reading it.

4. 4 续 Continuing the Heroine's Story 续写女主角 Xi Yixi西一喜Baihe (GL)423k WordsCompleted ●Showbiz / Two transmigrators / Reunited after a breakup ●Just for fun (and to fix a rough patch in love) New novel: Qiao Yi Is So Adorable A retired actress and her long-lost love. Synopsis at the very end. 1. Wen Jin's longtime crush finally became her partner, and she and Song Yiling were together for ten years. But married life turned out nothing like she'd imagined. Song Yiling stayed out all night, acted domineering and unreasonable, and was extremely controlling. Even when Wen Jin was c 13.1kFavorites13.6kClicks/ch6kGifts

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   241215 The romance is so sweet! The characters are well-developed and I'm totally hooked. The early scenes are incredibly engaging. The only shortcomings are some poorly written expressions, making it difficult to understand. Also, the phrasing is a bit off. After reading more of Ning Da's works, this feeling became even stronger.

5. 5 玉 Jade Mountain Pillow 玉山枕 Zhou Erwa周二娃Baihe (GL)503k WordsCompleted The calculating, politically savvy female official (attacker) vs. the uncontrollable prisoner (receiver) (edited only to correct typos) (If you read pirated copies, please don't comment. This book is being rewritten, and I expect to replace it with the revised version in the second half of the year. I'm not satisfied with the pacing of the earlier chapters. Most of the plot will remain unchanged.) Everyone said that Gu Siyi, the daughter of the Gu family, was a celestial beauty, so breathtaking 7.2kFavorites8.3kClicks/ch3.6kGifts

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   The plot unfolds naturally, and both the romance and career storylines are excellent. From the beginning, the protagonist's feelings for Xiao Gu are overwhelmingly positive, so it's perfectly reasonable that he wouldn't sacrifice his own interests for her. The imagery is vivid, and reading it feels like watching an ancient drama, showcasing the author's skill. The trust between the two female leads is very satisfying to read. A particularly memorable scene is when the resilient Second Prince, raised as a monarch, is sad, and Xiao Gu hugs him from behind, feeling the warmth of his tears falling—a scene different from other intimate moments, pure and delicate. The book's flaws do not outweigh its merits, even after a second reading. I watched it three times and it was great. I loved watching it and enjoyed it. It's a pity that historical dramas are less popular these days.

6. 6 这 It's Tough Being a Villain These Days 这届反派不好当 A Night of Wind and Moon一夕风月Baihe (GL)497k WordsCompleted I am Gu Baiyi. Pleased to meet you. Reader’s Guide 1. A cool, aloof villainess senior sister who keeps courting death × a reborn junior sister heroine who loves putting on an act. 2. The cultivation levels in this novel are: Initial Realm, Spirit Communion, Heart Discernment, Wind Riding, Moon Treading, Cloud Pursuit, Wuji, Will Severance, and Dust Return. 3. There are plenty of twists, and the story won’t be smooth sailing all the way. It’s not all sweet fluff from beginning to end. 4. I’ve re 69.7kFavorites101.7kClicks/ch61.5kGifts

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   Excellent! This new author is truly talented. In this first story, they demonstrate superb plot development, skillful background description, and seamless integration of the plot across three time periods—past, present, and future—with the unfolding of the perspective. It's remarkable how well the narrative remains coherent. Highly recommended! I've read it many times. 251019 boasts a grand worldview, humorous yet delicate writing style that is very reassuring, and a tightly woven plot that makes you reluctant to skip ahead. Finishing it evoked a complex mix of emotions; when I first read it, it wasn't popular yet, but now it feels like watching my own child grow up.

7. 7 我 My Crush and I Became Love Rivals [GL] 我和心上人成了情敌GL So Hot I Faint热到昏厥Baihe (GL)328k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to a world of cultivation, Qu Panyan came with a special buff: every man who fell for her was a scumbag. Qu Panyan also had a secret crush in this world: Su Lingyu, the leader of the Xianmeng Sect. But Su Lingyu already had a partner. And her partner was a scumbag who fell for Qu Panyan. So without doing a thing, Qu Panyan's relationship with her crush instantly leveled up to that of a rival in love... Her reaction: This awful buff is ruining my life!!! #This world has c 19.7kFavorites45.8kClicks/ch9.1kGifts

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   Very good. In my heart, it's excellent, both in terms of character design and plot. 241122 A second reading was hilarious, lighthearted and easy to read, and I thought it was good given my comprehension level at the time. Now, I find the writing style a bit immature and the text rather simplistic.

8. 8 覆 Spilt Water 覆水 Ning Yuan宁远Baihe (GL)467k WordsCompleted Publication updates on Weibo: @Ning Yuan 430 The legendary musical Runing closes for good, becoming an irreplaceable memory for an entire generation. Rumors circulate that its two leading actresses, Sheng Mingzhan and Shen Rong, had a bad ending in real life and never spoke to each other again. Only after Sheng Mingzhan leaves the Shen family does Shen Rong realize that she took away more than an empty suitcase. She took the life Shen Rong had spent years being pampered by her, and an entire hea 47kFavorites62.7kClicks/ch96.6kGifts

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   I've read 40 chapters, but I'm not particularly fond of this book.

9. 9 谢 Chancellor Xie 谢相 As Flowers Leave the Trees若花辞树Baihe (GL)484k WordsCompleted [My next book: You Are My Forbidden Desire] More or less, it’s the story of a young emperor’s arduous pursuit of his powerful chancellor. Notes: 1. Happy ending. 2. Set in an alternate version of the Han dynasty. 3. This is not the same Xie Xiang from the story about the peaceful reign. Theme: 79.5kFavorites83.9kClicks/ch58kGifts

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   I was so moved to tears. Unrequited love is so painful. I watched it again on November 7th and the part where they got together was quite sweet. The unrequited love phase is so damn hard to endure.

10. 10 春 Spring as It Was 春如旧 As Flowers Leave the Trees若花辞树Baihe (GL)402k WordsCompleted Before she was reborn, Princess Puyang hated Wei Xiu to the core. After being reborn, Puyang wanted nothing more than to have this person. In short, it's the story of a reclusive mountain scholar who saves a badly wounded princess, then gets relentlessly courted and wooed by her. Note: 1. This scholar uses a wheelchair and cannot walk. If that's not your thing, please don't click, mwah. 2. HE. They end up together and live to a ripe old age. This novel will go premium tomorrow (August 25). Ther 30.2kFavorites67.9kClicks/ch20.2kGifts

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    This is a story from 2016, which I wanted to read in 2021 but didn't. I stumbled upon it in 2024 by chance. Thanks to that comment that said they were disappointed; it sparked my interest in reading it. It's very well-written and delicate. The earlier works were much more explicit than the current ones. I love reading this author. They mostly write about ancient kings and generals, which has a certain niche. I personally also love reading ancient stories.

11. 11 表 The Young Miss Is Always Busy: Quick Transmigration 表小姐总是很忙[快穿] Xiao Wujun小吾君Baihe (GL)865k WordsCompleted Jun Zishu is a trainee fate-changer. Her assigned role is to be the target's cousin, and her mission is to save the target from a tragic ending. And so... Maid: Cousin, something terrible has happened! The young lady fell into the lake! Jun Zishu: All right, I'm coming! Servant: Cousin, something terrible has happened! The young lady's fiance ran off with someone else! Jun Zishu: All right, I'm coming! Attendant: Cousin, something terrible has happened! Jun Zishu: All right, be quiet. I know 50.8kFavorites140.6kClicks/ch90.3kGifts

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12. 12 护 Food Guarding 护食 Ning Yuan宁远Baihe (GL)462k WordsCompleted [Print edition publication updates on Weibo: @NingYuan430] This is a story about an [ice-cold on the outside, soft on the inside, seductive bottom] cleverly dealing with the hunger and thirst of a [gentle on the outside, ruthless and unhinged beauty top]. [Romance-focused, older top.] Lu Jin runs into her nemesis, Chao Ci, at an awards ceremony. She keeps a polite smile on her face the whole time. Even when her nemesis beckons her over, apparently wanting to whisper something, Lu Jin thinks she 42kFavorites51kClicks/ch57.4kGifts

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    1103 is amazing; the characters she writes in each book have different personalities, and the styles are also quite different. For example, this book focuses on emotions, while "I'm the Fish and the Cow" focuses on plot. What they all have in common is that they are all quite good. Moreover, most of them are ensemble pieces. 1107 Dares to Step Out of His Comfort Zone Each time I read a story, I have a different feeling. It really achieved a sense of novelty. A truly amazing author I found that when searching for her articles, you can directly refer to the tags, and they generally match. Cool

13. 13 焚 To Embers We Return 焚情 Ning Yuan宁远Baihe (GL)839k WordsCompleted Shen Ni returned home in glory, holding a top-rank official post. Just as she was given an easy assignment, the emperor arranged her marriage to Bian Jin, the woman she'd always adored from afar. Bian Jin had once been the Empire's Blade, a human weapon feared by all. After she was gravely wounded, she could only stand thanks to the mechanical spine installed by Shen Ni, the mechanic. Even after their wedding, they still called each other Senior Sister and Junior Sister. Yet Shen Ni had to kee 33.9kFavorites32kClicks/ch102.4kGifts

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    The highlight is that Ning Yuan's writing is still quite excellent; sometimes you just want to laugh while reading, and then you run out of money. After reading 17 chapters, it's 1102.

14. 14 一 I Woke Up Married to the Dean 一觉醒来和教导主任结婚了 Weiyu惟屿Baihe (GL)684k WordsCompleted [Upcoming Side Couple Story: After Becoming Neighbors with the Teacher I Had a Crush On. This story's pairing: a timid but tough, wife-fearing seme with a mind full of naughty thoughts, and a cold, haughty, chaste, old-fashioned uke who goes soft at the first pounce Reader's Guide: 1. My writing is rough, so please don't offer advice. If you don't like it, stop reading in time! 2. Please don't conflate the characters' actions with the author's 56.7kFavorites64.7kClicks/ch63kGifts

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    The writing is a bit immature, the plot development is a bit slow, and I didn't have the money to read it. The character designs are quite good, it's kind of good yet a bit bad. 20241101

15. 15 成 Becoming the Female Lead's Evil Ex-Wife 成为女主的恶毒前妻 Ask What Brings You West问西来意Baihe (GL)228k WordsCompleted Going exclusive on Wednesday, July 7, with three chapters released. Completed! Come on in! ◇Story blurb, including the main story and extras Three years after marrying Qin Changyi, Sheng Mingzhao suddenly realizes that she's the wicked supporting female character in a novel, madly in love and refusing to let go so the sweet, innocent heroine can take her place. Sheng Mingzhao suddenly comes to her senses. Looking at Qin Changyi, sleeping soundly beside her, she thinks: Is a pretty face more impo 29.4kFavorites75.3kClicks/ch10.9kGifts

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    Sheng Mingzhao is exceptionally vibrant. What struck me most was her respect for others' choices. The author conveyed this concept, and many of Sheng's decisions—not bound by worldly constraints—surprised me. It's quite different from the typical novel formula. (This is a short, sweet story primarily focused on romance. 20241102)

16. 16 我 I Am the Prey 我为鱼肉 Ning Yuan宁远Baihe (GL)1.2M WordsCompleted [Updates on the print edition: Weibo @Ningyuan430] Get close to her, serve her, please her, and then kill her. “My heart is like a double-stranded net, knotted with a thousand threads.” Zhang Xian, Song Dynasty [Everyone is evil] Also known as The Everyday Life of a Fake Couple Who Make Believe for Real. Power couple, younger woman/older woman, political intrigue. Fictional setting, so no need to fact-check. Plot-driven, slow-burn romance, 1v1. Main characters: Zhen Wenjun x Wei Tingxu, HE. Ple 101.2kFavorites122.7kClicks/ch152.5kGifts

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    The political intrigue is ingeniously conceived, the plot is rigorous, and the emotions are delicate. Highly recommended! A top-tier work of political intrigue in GL novels, it's hard not to love it. I recently read another book by the same author, *The Grace of Creation*, which is truly amazing. The writing is a treasure; it's a blessing to have such a writer for yuri novels. (20241002) I reread it, but I don't remember many chapters. Rereading it felt different; still a masterpiece. I read about 190 chapters in two days, and I really didn't want to skip any. I finished it on the 9th, but I can't give it a 5-star rating because of restrictions. 2605 Third Reading

17. 17 禁 The Forbidden Palace 禁庭 Liu Yuan Chang Ning流鸢长凝Baihe (GL)785k WordsCompleted ☆Special Notes☆ ① The Tang Dynasty in this story is not the historical Tang Dynasty; the story will later move in an alternate-history direction. This is entirely fictional, written to fulfill a dream. Please don’t mistake it for real history. The author is not a historian and has limited ability. The invented details exist solely to serve the plot. (The story ends in Chapters 221 and 222. Pirated versions are incomplete. Rumor-mongers, that’s enough!) ② Although this is an alternate history, it 69.8kFavorites71kClicks/ch93.9kGifts

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    The character settings and backgrounds are quite good, but the male characters' interactions with the female lead are uncomfortable, and some of their fantasies seem to highlight her beauty. When will this show stop focusing on how many men she attracts? It has its strengths and weaknesses; the political intrigue is well-written, but the romance feels somewhat superficial and lacking depth. The writing style is inconsistent; sometimes the descriptions are lacking, and the vocabulary feels limited, making it less clear and sometimes ambiguous.

18. 18 病 Saving the Ailing Empress 病弱女帝拯救中 Yang Chenwei杨尘微Baihe (GL)803k WordsCompleted [An alternate-world, women-led society story about breaking free from constraints. Not a matriarchal setting. The official system and customs are a messy mash-up, with little concern for historical accuracy. Please don’t read if that bothers you.] [No unsolicited writing advice.] Before bed, Tang Sheng read a novel that made her furious enough to feel it in her liver. In the book, the supporting-character empress, who had severed herself from love and desire, worked tirelessly day and night, a 35.4kFavorites29.3kClicks/ch66.2kGifts

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    20240916 This is a good article; it's much better than the synopsis suggests. The author is quite sincere and has a good grasp of history. The story is about rescuing a sickly empress. This author has very insightful observations. I only recently realized that women in ancient times were treated like objects, so I felt a strong connection while reading. To be honest, I found it quite moving and realistic. It felt like I was experiencing life firsthand, a personal growth perspective. Reading history has made me feel much better afterward. It was from the emperor's perspective. It's a historical drama with similarities to Chinese history and geography, and the plot is quite good. To be honest, it's half political intrigue, like "My Most Hated Friend," giving it a documentary feel that's familiar and endearing. Oh, it's not finished yet, I'm dying! The latest chapters occasionally have slightly immature dialogue? The Empress's character didn't break down after they got together, which is a good thing.

19. 19 最 The Friend I Hate Most 最讨厌的朋友 Xiangjiang Bandit湘江悍匪136k WordsCompleted Print edition: Miao Jue Culture on Weibo It's sort of a memoir. I'll write about everyday life from time to time. Theme: Success comes from perseverance, and hard work will always pay off. 84.1kFavorites87.8kClicks/ch91kGifts

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    It's very humorous, with lots of jokes and everyday moments that are super funny.

20. 20 情 Rival Lovers at Work [Entertainment Industry] 情敌营业中[娱乐圈] Tu Ka兔卡Baihe (GL)520k WordsCompleted *Complete. Weibo: Tu Ka Ka (All forms of reposting and adaptation are prohibited. Please support the original.) *Rivals in love become lovers Blurb: Xu Shuyan and Lin Yi are The Notes' most popular CP within the girl group, boasting 700,000 CP fans, a permanent spot at the top of the CP rankings, and a landslide victory in the annual "The Real Deal" CP poll. But no one knows that in private, the two are rivals in love who can't stand the sight of each other. At an event. Xu Shuyan: What are yo 31kFavorites37.8kClicks/ch29.3kGifts

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    Before they realized their feelings for each other, they were like elementary school students; after they did, they became quite sweet.

21. 21 将 A Concubine's Survival Report from the General's Mansion 将军府小妾生存报告 The Wind's Chime风的铃铛Baihe (GL)35k WordsCompleted I thought I was the heroine. All I had to do was win the heart of my long-term meal ticket, become his true love, then get married and have a child. Once I had a boy, I could consider the story over and live happily ever after. That's how historical romance novels always go, right? But I never imagined I'd get stuck on the very first step. Because my meal ticket is... A-a general!!! _(:з"∠)_ This story is also known as Goose, Goose, Goose. (Not really.) Theme: 4kFavorites51.9kClicks/ch97Gifts

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    Lighthearted short stories

22. 22 黑 The Black Swan Girlfriend 黑天鹅女友 The Sound of Waves in the Forest林海潮声Baihe (GL)182k WordsCompleted Next novel: Life Services Office. Similar upcoming girls' love novel: Rose Knight. Wen Mingli returned to China to negotiate business deals, and after a few months, unexpectedly found herself with a rich heiress girlfriend. Her girlfriend was 21, an escapee from a mental hospital who had outbursts at the slightest provocation, couldn't understand plain speech, and loved monitoring Wen Mingli's every move. Wen Mingli seized her chance and bra 15.5kFavorites21.2kClicks/ch4.6kGifts

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    20240831 It's alright, but the female lead is so beautiful. I feel like any young man would like that kind of woman, so it's a bit off. However, the later parts of the novel are quite enjoyable. Wen Mingli is very charming, gentle yet principled, and knows how to manipulate Shang Jing. Shang Jing is very irritable towards others, but they have her completely under her control. It's very sweet. After finishing it, I have to say, "Being rich is great; it can solve most problems." 1102 I accidentally clicked on this, and Chapter 21 is really good, making me want to read it again.

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