Books I Absolutely Love! (Spoilers) 超爱的书单！（含剧透）

1. 1 怪 The Monster’s Bride 怪物的新娘 Stir-Fried Cucumber爆炒小黄瓜Romance892k WordsCompleted [The final installment of The Monster's Bride will go on preorder across all platforms on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. There will also be a post-your-book giveaway. For details, follow @BaocaoXiaohuanggua on Weibo.] [The full story has been thoroughly revised: nearly 60,000 characters rewritten or expanded, with over 5,000 new characters added. Changes include, but aren't limited to, more detailed descriptions, richer characterization, adjusted plot points, and corrections to awkwa 264.2kFavorites390.7kClicks/ch324.6kGifts

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   XP's masterpiece

2. 2 新 My Husband Transmigrated to Steal Me From the Male Lead 新聘 Yu Shi榆莳Romance538k WordsCompleted Gu Lingyi, daughter of the Minister of Revenue, had two great regrets in her life. First, her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, Jiang Xuanqing, who had placed third in the palace exams, broke off their engagement in public: “I have no romantic feelings for you. From now on, you can think of me as your older brother.” Second, she believed Cui Yi’s empty promises that he would one day rise to the highest offices and always outshine Jiang Xuanqing. In a moment of foolishness, she agreed to marry h 307.1kFavorites265.2kClicks/ch349.7kGifts

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   This is a time-traveling story, both leads are virgins, it's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, and the male lead steals the female lead's boyfriend to climb the social ladder. The plot is relatively flat, very sweet, and the female lead is incredibly charming. She's exceptionally talented and independent, always striving for perfection, intelligent, ambitious, and clear-headed. Her career path is relatively uneventful, but it makes you feel: "Ah, she's so outstanding, it's only natural that she deserves it!" Before his time travel, the male lead was a poor boy who cooked for the female lead every day, doted on her, and was a total puppy-dog. He was incredibly good at being affectionate and respectful towards her! The male lead is also quite excellent, but he's always thinking about rebelling, which is quite funny. It's really rare to see such a healthy romantic relationship and such well-rounded personalities on Jinjiang Literature City, haha. The writing style is very humorous, with unexpected jokes every few paragraphs, making it a lighthearted read. The male supporting character is a complete mess, but the author creates such a three-dimensional character that you just want to get rid of him.

3. 3 国21+ Springtime Tales from the Duke's Estate 国公府春闺小韵事 The Queen Is Not Home女王不在家Romance566k WordsCompleted 157.4kFavorites172.9kClicks/ch141.7kGifts

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   This is a sister-in-law/older sister romance novel, not a male-dominated story. I just read the beginning, and the female lead is very vividly portrayed. She's the daughter of a minor official, married into a powerful family, widowed, and bullied, leading a difficult life. However, she fights for her own interests and is flexible and resilient. The male lead is the son of a princess, the type with a domineering and arrogant feudal father. These kinds of stories are hard to write nowadays; a female lead who's too pampered is uninteresting, and one who's too chaste isn't sweet enough. The author strikes a good balance, making it quite enjoyable. The male lead is constantly trying to have an affair with the female lead; it's really addictive! [Doge emoji]

4. 4 掌 Domain Control 掌控域 Nine-Level Magic Square九阶幻方Romance676k WordsCompleted [The Unlicensed Guide and Her Three and a Half Sentinels] Complete. Please add my next novel, The Mohorovicic Discontinuity [Marriage Before Love], to your favorites! In an interstellar age of genetic monopolies, Ye Xi was born with the genes of a Guide, but she could not even get a Guide license. Not only was she unlicensed, she could not cleanse a Sentinel’s mental domain, and she came from Gaia. Guides from Gaia have always had a reputation, though certainly not a good one. Even being see 86kFavorites85.5kClicks/ch196.2kGifts

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   One-versus-many, four male leads, no favoritism or backstabbing. The male lead, Ji Xun, is a celibate, almost obsessive type. 5077 Is a masked character, quiet, and completely trusts the female lead, like her puppy. It's my first time reading a masked male lead, so it's quite refreshing. The childhood sweethearts, Luo Fu and Lu Ximo, aren't described much and seem to lack presence.

5. 5 秀 The Scholar Marries a Soldier 秀才娶了兵 Liang Fangting梁芳庭Romance824k WordsCompleted The story goes premium on February 26. Chapters 1–20 will be locked, starting with Chapter 21. Thank you for your support. "Bows" Lin Fengjun and Chen Bingzheng were like a sparrow and a koi, foxtail grass and a jade wine vessel... In short, they had nothing to do with each other. For martial artists, there were only a couple of ways to make a living through legitimate means: escorting caravans and guarding estates, or performing on the street. Established escort businesses were called escort 37.8kFavorites36.7kClicks/ch49.5kGifts

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   The writing style is simple and unpretentious, making the reader feel as if they are actually there. When reading historical romance novels, I value two things most: ① Realism of the descriptions. While reading, I feel as if I've stepped into ancient society, experiencing it firsthand, as if I'm living alongside the protagonist in the everyday life of the city. ② Logicality of the political intrigue. Too much childish political intrigue is truly tedious. (This is also why I don't like contemporary romance novels.) This novel excels in both aspects! Every supporting character is incredibly realistic, vividly portrayed with just a few strokes. The male and female leads are completely unrelated; you could say they're a Yu Zecheng x Cui Ping couple—a scholar meeting a soldier. Their interactions are particularly lively and realistic, and their feelings develop naturally, making for incredibly sweet romance! The romance and plot are about 50/50 in this book. Actually, I prefer novels with more romance, and this one has a very captivating plot! I especially loved the part in the first volume where the female lead escorts the male lead back to his hometown. The second volume seems to have been revised and feels a bit weaker. The final scene, the defense of the city, was incredibly thrilling! Two small suggestions: ① The part where the female lead's father single-handedly fights the Japanese pirates on Tongpan Island was a bit illogical; I suggest revising it. ② I didn't really like the romantic subplot between the male supporting character and Zhilan. We, as fans of male purity, find it hard to accept that the male lead has ever had a crush on someone else, but this book portrays it realistically and naturally, so we accepted it. However, the male supporting character's romantic subplot wasn't very well done. Overall, I'd give it 4.5 Stars! A book I'd reread and savor repeatedly!

6. 6 花 Flowers Cover the Islet 花满渚 Qing Yin卿隐Romance494k WordsCompleted He bound her in chains, determined to settle every old score, one by one. [Extended blurb] In the twentieth year of Yongchang, the fifth year of Lin Yuan’s marriage, the Prince of Zhennan rebelled. Jin Chu, heir to the Prince of Zhennan, commanded the rebel army. With a million soldiers, he marched north toward the capital. That same year, the capital fell, the emperor died, and the Prince of Zhennan ascended the throne, ushering in the Jianwu era. In the second year of Jianwu, the Cro 119.7kFavorites281.9kClicks/ch66.6kGifts

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   Warning: This story features no virgins or virgins, and a tragic ending in the past life. It's based on Qing Yin's famous "Cage Trilogy." The story revolves around Jin Chu and Lin Yuan. The extra chapters, assuming a past life ending, depict the male lead's physical madness after the female lead's supposed death. He engages in dream-based killings, personally slaughtering the female lead's entire family and her second husband. The female lead's youngest son (the crown prince) kills her eldest son out of jealousy, and the female lead, driven mad, jumps to her death. Her cousin hangs herself, the male lead dies in battle due to his own actions, and the crown prince hangs himself during the fall of his kingdom. The main story features the crown prince's rebirth, revealing the female lead's hiding place beforehand, making it a barely acceptable happy ending. The extra chapters are extremely dark and gloomy, with everyone suffering tragic endings. It's a constant cycle of killing and death; almost every named supporting character dies. I can't take it! I need a psychologist to help me! Give me a ventilator! Give me an oxygen tank! This isn't just about love and hate; it's pure hatred! Hatred that spans the entire universe! Get this lunatic male lead to a mental hospital immediately! Let me rant again. The male lead in this book is truly insane. The reason the female lead broke up with him was because she wouldn't let him take a concubine, and he felt he'd lose face by disagreeing. Yet, after meeting her, he remained celibate. He professed his love for her, but then personally slaughtered her entire family, including her ex-husband's family, who had been driven to their deaths by his own family's rebellion. After killing them, he regretted it and kept it a secret from the female lead. Just three days later, he killed her second husband. After the city fell, he sent her to the brothel to work as a courtesan. Later, when someone else tried to clear her name, he beat the person who claimed she was innocent. He married the female lead's niece as his empress, and when he went mad, he would kneel by the empress's bedside, crying and wailing, scaring the empress so much that she dared not even open the bed curtains. When the female lead returned, he forbade the empress from referring to herself as "your concubine," making her call him "uncle." He was afraid she would be stabbed to death, so he made her wear armor at home. In the end, he became so insane that he wanted to carry her everywhere, even to court. I'm truly speechless. He's insane beyond belief, spouting nonsense one minute and then slapping himself in the face every day. It can be said that all the suffering in the female protagonist's life was caused by him. She had a peaceful and happy life with her first two husbands, but he ruined it all.

7. 7 完 Oh No! Surrounded by Pregnant Men Who Hate Me! 完蛋！被恨孕男包围了！ Child on the Toilet马桶上的小孩Romance1.5M WordsCompleted 45.2kFavorites47.1kClicks/ch214.3kGifts

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   Another masterpiece from Tong Da, featuring a charming female lead and multiple male supporting characters. Currently, my favorite is Heinz, the little spider—an older man who restrains a rigid, old-fashioned guy, adding a touch of inferiority complex that makes him even more endearing, yummm~ Secondly, I'm looking forward to the older brother's appearance; pseudo-incest is also a major fantasy for me! [Three-flower cat emoji]

8. 8 见 See the Southern Mountain 见南山 Qing Yin卿隐Romance472k WordsCompleted The golden palace Song Yi built for her, Su Qing saw as a cage and tomb for a captive bird. [The male lead is coercive, ruthless, and cruel. He is not a good person.] Theme: Oppose feudalism, autocracy, and systems that place men above women. Champion the ideals of standing up to power and pursuing freedom. 105.6kFavorites237.1kClicks/ch67.8kGifts

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   Warning: Female virgin, male non-virgin, tragic ending. This book truly lives up to its reputation (originally titled "The Cage"). Qing Yin is absolutely a master of writing about forced possession! Written in 2019, it still feels fresh and original today; truly a classic that will endure! In my opinion, to write a good forced love story, you need to grasp these points: ① The female lead must have a distinct personality, a believable character, be free-spirited, independent, and strong, and dare to argue with the male lead. This is why the male lead falls in love with her, and also why readers fall in love with her! A mere naive, innocent female lead will never capture the essence of forced love! ② The male lead must be deeply in love, his love stemming from a sudden realization and growing stronger. The only connection between the male and female leads is the male lead's love and his determination to "force it." The ending should be satisfying when the female lead drives the male lead mad with love, enduring sorrow and humiliation, and the domineering father is driven to desperation by the female lead. ③ I like happy endings, but I can barely accept bad endings in forced love stories. A bad ending can have a strong aftereffect (but I still haven't dared to subscribe to the finale of this book, afraid of the heartache after reading it). ④ The author must treat the female lead like their own daughter and not subject her to excessive physical abuse. This book has been in my bookmarks for a long time. I looked up spoilers beforehand: the female lead is killed by a hail of arrows while riding a horse to deliver a message to save her daughter. The male lead is infatuated with the female lead to the point of madness, and the two are entangled for twenty years. I feel that the female lead ultimately compromises and accepts the male lead for the sake of her daughter, and doesn't actually love him. The only red flag in this book is that the male lead is not chaste; he hasn't been with anyone else after getting together with the female lead. I guess I can barely accept that since it's an older story.

9. 9 恃 Getting Away with Murder on My Looks 恃靓行凶 Xiutu City休屠城Romance320k WordsCompleted [This book is now available in a simplified Chinese print edition at major online retailers. Thank you for your support!] Blurb: Zhou Zheng went to visit his former mentor. As usual, the couple fretted over his love life, nagging him from the dinner table well into their afternoon game of chess. His mentor’s wife worked in publicity and had collected information on quite a few unmarried women on her phone. She read them out to Zhou Zheng one by one. The last was the niece of one of her coll 147.2kFavorites203.2kClicks/ch49.9kGifts

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   This story features a beautiful but ruthless woman from a fallen family and a plain-looking math teacher from an ordinary background. The male protagonist has a crush on her and the story is filled with intense torment for him. This book should be read in conjunction with another novel by Xiu Tu Cheng, *LIKE*. Both books feature long-term unrequited love and reunions. In this one, the male protagonist is an ugly duckling who has a crush on a rich and beautiful woman. The female protagonist is strikingly beautiful and assertive, having dated various types of handsome and wealthy men. She doesn't even recognize the male protagonist. After her family's decline, she is moved by his sincerity. The male protagonist is constantly subservient and devoted, while the female protagonist relentlessly tramples on his feelings. *LIKE* features a reserved and aloof rich second-generation male protagonist and a beautiful and flamboyant female protagonist. The female protagonist, a rebellious girl in middle school, had a crush on the male protagonist. Years later, they meet again, but the male protagonist is blind and doesn't remember her at all. The female protagonist appears flamboyant on the surface but is secretly insecure. Later, the male protagonist falls in love with her when his old house catches fire. The female protagonist rapes the blind old man and leaves gracefully. The male protagonist is burned for three days after being raped – how satisfying! The best thing about Xiu Tu Cheng is that, regardless of whether the female lead has a crush on someone or is the one being crushed on, the plot always shows the female lead in a dominant position in the relationship. The male lead can only do his best to seduce, support, and be infatuated with her, eagerly waiting for her to turn around and show her favor! I love this kind of story so much!

10. 10 L21+ LIKE Xiutu City休屠城Romance557k WordsCompleted 77kFavorites63.6kClicks/ch127.5kGifts

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    A blind male protagonist, seemingly unattainable, meets a beautiful but manipulative female protagonist. The female protagonist is not a virgin (the male protagonist has an ex-girlfriend, though the author doesn't explicitly state he's a virgin, it's highly likely he is). One of the most criticized aspects of the novel is the extensive focus on the male protagonist's ex-girlfriend, deliberately obscuring whether he's a virgin and leaving it to the readers to guess in the comments. The female protagonist's unrequited love for both leads, coupled with the male protagonist's past relationship, creates a compelling dynamic. The initial tension between the leads is particularly well-written, but the ending drastically contradicts these characters. It's hard to imagine the seemingly carefree female protagonist acting so contradictorily, and the ending is a mess. I'd give the beginning four and a half stars, the ending three, for a total of three stars.

11. 11 姜 Jiang Fuyi 姜拂衣 Qiao Family's Little Bridge乔家小桥Romance776k WordsCompleted [Already published and available on major platforms.] Jiang Fuyi transmigrated into this world before birth. After hatching from her shell, she and her mother were imprisoned beneath the sea. Her mother had been locked away for who knew how many years, and had gone mad. One day, she suddenly came to her senses for a while and told Jiang Fuyi, “Our race can use our hearts to forge treasured swords, and they grow back afterward. Back then, your father passed through these waters. I took one look 120.2kFavorites140.6kClicks/ch165.1kGifts

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    I watched it two years ago, and today I bought the extra chapters and also added points.

12. 12 探 The Flower Snatcher 探花 Qing Yin卿隐Romance613k WordsCompleted (Signed for simplified Chinese publication. Follow progress on Weibo at @Jinjiang Qingyin) [Blurb] Once, she dreaded going to court. Later, she dreaded leaving it. Scene: After court, Chen Jinzhao grips her jade tablet and walks off with her head down, only to be swiftly stopped by the chief eunuch waiting outside the Golden Hall. “Top Graduate, the Prince Regent is waiting for you to discuss state affairs. This way, please.” Where the chief eunuch points, a four-horse carriage is waitin 429.3kFavorites394kClicks/ch701.2kGifts

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    Absolutely fantastic! The author strikes a delicate balance between forceful acquisition and sweet romance. I love this kind of love-obsessed male lead who can't live without the female lead. Romance novels are all about the male lead's love for the female lead surpassing the female lead's love for him. The female lead is the male lead's one and only, his fulfillment, his lifelong pursuit, while the male lead is merely a convenient tool for her! Mutual attraction doesn't feel this satisfying! The most satisfying part of this book is that the male lead is a greasy, feudalistic father, but he makes concessions step by step for the female lead, and he's overjoyed whenever she gives him a kind look, haha!

13. 13 大 Great Tang Pearl-Warding Chronicle 大唐辟珠记 Meal Card饭卡Romance803k WordsCompleted The print edition has been published and will be available for preorder on June 20. Stay tuned! The Princess Wanshou of the Tang dynasty, blessed and favored by Heaven, died of illness at just seventeen. A petty thief secretly opened the eerie underground tomb, only to discover that the princess had been buried alive, a hideous mask covering her face. The imperial palace concealed deadly schemes, the court was rife with intrigue, and the martial world was in turmoil... None of that had much to 279.3kFavorites140.9kClicks/ch340.5kGifts

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    It's a seamless and deeply moving read, leaving you feeling wistful and unable to sleep at night. It's truly a rare gem, and undoubtedly deserves to be the top article of 2025.

14. 14 信 Rules for Observing Carrier Pigeons 信鸽观察守则 Qiao Family's Little Bridge乔家小桥Romance806k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication; updates are posted on Weibo @Q Qiao Jia Xiaoqiao] [The text has undergone extensive revisions; only the Jinjiang version is authoritative] Xia Songluo discovered that she was being watched by a flock of pigeons. Should she call the police, or see a psychiatrist? Reader's Guide (Potential Spoilers): 1. A lovable airhead versus a lunatic. The heroine is a wealthy beauty, a poor student, and gloriously oblivious. The main storyline is romance and travel abroad. This is no 101.8kFavorites104.3kClicks/ch271.6kGifts

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    The male lead is a lecherous, love-struck lunatic with a sharp tongue, low emotional intelligence, and a youthful face with abs. He undergoes a blood sacrifice to die for love, being reborn three times to save the female lead's life. Having lost his family at a young age and living a life of constant danger, he's extremely insecure and distrustful of others. Even suspecting the female lead wants to kill him, he can't help but get closer to her – this is a classic case of a self-controlled person losing control! On average, he's jealous and begging for recognition in almost every chapter; that sly, nagging feeling just keeps popping up! The plot is incredibly fast-paced and thrilling, making it my number one book of 2026, bar none! And it even surpasses my number one book of 2025!

15. 15 幻 Fantasy Darling 幻想达令 Zhang Wanting章畹町Romance121k WordsCompleted Female worker x male professor BG, with the woman in control The male lead is the female lead's dream man. A short story written to indulge my kinks. Poor writing. The female lead has an S personality. If this isn't your thing, please don't read it. Let's respect each other. Theme: Live well, support your family, and be a responsible person. 32.7kFavorites34.3kClicks/ch17.6kGifts

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    Such a beautiful female-centric novel is truly rare! A gem! A crazy five-star rating! It's just too short, not enough!

16. 16 苍 Snow on Cang Mountain 苍山雪 Mo Shubai墨书白Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [I’m considering whether this novel needs revisions. I recommend waiting until I’ve finished marking the revised version before starting.] [For readers following along, I’ll send a red envelope as compensation for every chapter after June 6, when the next chapter is posted.] * A gentle, saintly boy who becomes a possessive, lovesick man x a silly, dependable master’s wife who’s always ready to run away * Since transmigrating, Jiang Zhaoxue had enjoyed smooth sailing. Then she met Shen Yuqing a 132.2kFavorites121kClicks/ch235kGifts

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    This is a female-centric novel, full of elements of male rivalry, featuring a teacher's wife theme, and a younger man with a yandere personality. The plot is similar to "Sword Seeking a Thousand Mountains," but the storyline and romance aren't as good. Updates have become too inconsistent; I'll wait until it's finished before reading. Currently, it seems likely to have a poor ending.

17. 17 抱 Sorry, I Can't Bring Myself to Hurt Men (Female-Dominant World) 抱歉，伤害男人的事我做不到（女尊） Oh, Old Swan老天鹅啊Romance1.7M WordsOngoing Feng Yu transmigrates and opens her eyes to find herself tied to a pillar, being tortured. At least this dynasty is fairly civilized: female prisoners are interrogated by female officials, and every last torturer is a burly woman dressed in animal skins. Feng Yu: “Big sis, we’re both women. Please, have a heart and let me go.” Torturer: (freezes) (they lock eyes) (bursts out laughing) (swings whip) “You Central Plains cur! If you can’t take it anymore, confess. Quit trying to pull a fast one on 39.5kFavorites35.7kClicks/ch164.9kGifts

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    This is a transmigration story set in a matriarchal society, where the female protagonist is not male and the male protagonist is the main character. Two male characters have appeared so far. The author, Lao Tian'e, has a humorous and concise writing style, with a refined and witty tone. She's a treasure trove of writing talent, and there's absolutely no annoying female rivalry in the story. The female characters' strength is incredibly strong, making this a truly underrated gem of a story. The protagonist's sudden realization that she's transmigrated to a matriarchal society is incredibly moving; from that chapter on, I knew I'd made the right choice. My favorite aspect of the setting is that in this matriarchal society, the ability to bear children is considered a great power, a gift from the gods, and stretch marks are a symbol of bravery. (As an aside, I read a fantastic matriarchal comic that detailed female reproductive worship, where menstrual blood was sacred, and the princes' coming-of-age robes were embroidered with images of the womb. I was truly shocked! This is the matriarchal society I truly believe in!) This is also why I can't get into stories about male pregnancy. I'll write a longer review after I finish reading it.

18. 18 心 Heart Demon 心魔 Daydreaming Sheep白日梦羊Romance353k WordsCompleted Fang Yao had always been a staunch materialist, yet somehow she had gone and married a little Taoist priest. Xu Qunyu was handsome and refined, with bright eyes, red lips, and pearly teeth. When he met her, he was dressed in a faded cloth shirt and trousers, his sleeves billowing in the breeze, looking like an immortal who had descended to earth. He was so poor he could barely scrape together two coins to clink together. After they married, Xu Qunyu made a career out of living off his wife, wit 25.6kFavorites23.7kClicks/ch29.5kGifts

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    Set in a modern cultivation world, this story features a female protagonist who is not a male lead, is younger than her love interest, and is a "sister-in-law" romance. The female lead married the male lead's senior brother when she was a teenager and practically raised him from infancy. Disagreements arose between her and her husband regarding sect governance, leading to a breakdown in their relationship. She later passed away, but the male lead's love and obsession materialized her into a physical form, and she was resurrected in the modern world by chance. The most appealing aspect is that the female lead didn't divorce her ex-husband before her death, and after her rebirth, she married her junior brother, making her a bigamist (quite satisfying!). The female lead cannot cultivate; she can only access her husband's spiritual energy through the marriage contract, but now she has two husbands... (A wistful smile). The ex-husband believes the modern-day female lead is a figment of the male lead's imagination and, for the sake of his junior brother's safety and future, cannot be separated from her, so he secretly watches and peeks at the young couple's life...

19. 19 前 After My Ex-Boyfriends Ran Off with the Kids 前男友们带球跑后 Fan Yuetai范月台Romance801k WordsCompleted 1. Xue Yu transmigrates into a world where people can awaken animal spirit forms. Awakening a cheetah spirit form can increase your running speed. Awakening a tiger spirit form can increase your strength... As an Earthling, Xue Yu is a different species from the native inhabitants. Even after transmigrating several years ago, she still hasn't awakened a spirit form. She muddles along, being picky as she dates a few people. Until one day, several ex-boyfriends show up at her door with children, 142.9kFavorites174.8kClicks/ch223.4kGifts

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    This is a harem novel, all male characters are virgins. I never read mpreg novels, but this one is a male pregnancy story, so I gave it a try. There are elements of male rivalry in the story, and some parts are too far-fetched; I couldn't quite keep up with Fan Yuetai's pace. The part where the female lead becomes the Earth's ruler really made me cringe.

20. 20 人 The Mermaid's Love Song 人鱼的情歌 Zhu Yu蛛于Romance348k WordsCompleted On her first day after becoming an experimental mermaid in another world, Li Leyou was caught by an official team cracking down on illegal experiments. She was facing destruction. Fortunately, she looked exactly like the team leader's late lover. With a wave of his hand, the captain sent her to his dying brother, Raoum, to keep him company in his final days. Raoum, who had little time left to live, resided in a castle at sea. He was a mermaid who had lived for several centuries. After spendin 73.6kFavorites69.7kClicks/ch279.6kGifts

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    The male lead appears refined and easygoing on the surface, but is actually gloomy, obsessive, and possessive. He waits for the female lead his entire life, ultimately becoming an old widower. I love it.

21. 21 前21+ The Third Year After My Ex-Girlfriend's Death 前女友死后的第三年 Bi Hui璧辉Romance491k WordsCompleted 39.6kFavorites42kClicks/ch37.3kGifts

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    The female lead is not male; the male lead is obsessed with the female lead to the extreme. After the female lead dies in the line of duty, the male lead hallucinates, imagining that the female lead is living with him. Eventually, the hallucinations are cured, and the male lead, utterly devastated, avenges the female lead, cares for her family, and then dies with a smile at her grave. From the first chapter to the last, the male lead suffers greatly. He says he hates the female lead, not because she caused his family's destruction, but because she lied to him and didn't love him. He's the ultimate love-struck fool; in the end, all he wants is the female lead's love. Bi Hui is my favorite author; this is definitely a story of female-centric angst and male-centric angst, so feel free to read it!

22. 22 情 [The Phantom of the Opera] Lover [歌剧魅影]情人 Stir-Fried Cucumber爆炒小黄瓜Romance334k WordsCompleted [This story uses the original work’s characterizations but does not involve its plot. You can read it as an original story.] [Please, please don’t read pirated copies. I revise every chapter more than ten times after posting, and I have no idea which version piracy sites have scraped. My obsessive-compulsive side can’t bear the thought of readers seeing my imperfect writing.] [Story One] Because of his terrifying appearance and disturbed personality, people called him the “Child of the Devil.” 94.9kFavorites121.3kClicks/ch52.5kGifts

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    Fantastic! Extremely satisfied! Fans of yandere/redemption stories should definitely check this out! I hope Cucumber author writes more! I'll definitely keep following!

23. 23 嫁 I Became a Languid Fish After Marrying a Yandere 嫁病娇后我咸鱼了 A Feast of Chaos乌合之宴Romance557k WordsCompleted [Also known as Married to a Northeastern Yandere] [The print edition, titled Little Cold Spring, is now available on Taobao, JD, and Pinduoduo.] [The blurb may sound awkward. I really can’t write it any better, so please bear with it. At heart, this is a goofy, sweet little story.] On the three hundred and sixty-fifth day after Zhao Xiheng was abducted and imprisoned by the usurper Wei Li, Wei Li held her tightly in his arms that night, kissing the sweat on her flushed cheeks. His voice was low 238.3kFavorites384.5kClicks/ch85.9kGifts

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    The male lead is a yandere with a love-obsessed mindset; he can't live without the female lead. The female lead is resilient, intelligent, and broad-minded. The interactions between the male and female leads are very sweet. The only regret is that she has a baby near the end; I didn't really like the baby-giving scene.

24. 24 剑 Sword Looking for Thousands of Mountains 剑寻千山 Mo Shubai墨书白Romance582k WordsCompleted When Hua Xiangwan traveled east to Yunlai, her master told her, “Since your cultivation method is compatible with theirs, you must bring a Dao Lord from the Heavenly Sword Sect back to the Western Realm to help you advance quickly. But remember, you may only take the Passionate Sword, never the Heart-Seeking Sword. “Dao Lords who cultivate the Heart-Seeking Sword are powerful but foolish. They don't understand love or hate.” But the very first person she saw upon arriving in Yunlai was Xie Chan 272.4kFavorites384.4kClicks/ch122.5kGifts

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    The male lead is a complete madman obsessed with love; this is the real "wife-chasing hell." "The Ruthless Graduate - 1" has a very... Well, let's just say the romance is poorly written, and the ending feels a bit rushed.

25. 25 回 Back to the Past: Western Fantasy 回到过去后[西幻] Xi Yao Xiao昔邀晓Romance427k WordsCompleted 1. After her adoptive mother’s funeral, Lin Zhuo spent two years completing and activating the magic circle in the basement. She meant to return to the day her adoptive mother was killed by a home invader and save her. But the magic circle malfunctioned, sending her back 122 years, to a time before she was born. Her biological parents and adoptive mother were all students at the First Academy of Magic and Martial Arts. She went to the school and stood on the stairs, watching her father joke an 50.4kFavorites66kClicks/ch53.9kGifts

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    I rarely see anyone recommending this book; it's a bit obscure but really good.

26. 26 变 After I Turned into a Zombie, My Ex-Boyfriend Caught Me 变成丧尸后被前男友抓住了 Zhu Yu蛛于Romance320k WordsCompleted In her third year as a zombie, Xue Ling was mingling with a wandering horde when she came face-to-face with a convoy sent to exterminate zombies. What a coincidence. Wasn't the man standing on the roof of the vehicle, pointing a gun at her, her ex-boyfriend Wen Jiuze? Theme: Never give up hope. 296.7kFavorites502.1kClicks/ch328.9kGifts

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    It brought tears to my eyes.

27. 27 我 I Refuse to Be a Concubine 我不做妾 Yudong榆冬Romance469k WordsCompleted This book has been published under the title "The Golden Record". Available on Taobao, JD.com, Pinduoduo, Dangdang, and other platforms. Shen Lan transmigrated into the body of a Yangzhou beauty, raised to be sold into a rich man’s household. With her cloudlike hair and peerless beauty, she deserved to be called the loveliest woman in Jiangnan. Because of her looks, she was to be sent to Pei Shen, the Imperial Salt Commissioner, as a concubine. Shen Lan refused to become a concubine and went t 190.6kFavorites293.6kClicks/ch135.1kGifts

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    What captivated me most about this story was the female protagonist's character and virtues. Despite being mired in hardship, she remained resilient and fought tirelessly for freedom, never forgetting her independent and tenacious spirit. Seeing her repeatedly fail to escape yet still persevere was truly moving! She is kind-hearted, respectful of others, helps those in distress, possesses great wisdom, and clearly distinguishes between right and wrong. The male protagonist's image as an ancient scholar-official is also vividly portrayed; even his lewdness is infuriating. I love two things most about this book: 1. The male and female leads are well-developed, especially the female lead, who is incredibly vivid and relatable. She's clearly the author put a lot of effort into creating her. The male lead is decent, but not unlike other characters who forcefully acquire women. 2. The author quotes extensively from classical Chinese poetry and literature, making the reading experience enjoyable. The depiction of Ming Dynasty society is also incredibly vivid, making the reader feel as if they are there – it's fantastic! Shortcomings: 1. The male lead's career path is more fully developed, while the female lead's is less so, especially her career path after escaping the river. Developing this aspect would have made her character more well-rounded. 2. The female lead forgives the male lead too quickly, which clashes with the earlier escape sequences. A more compelling narrative element would be needed. 3. After escaping, the female lead is rescued by Yu Rong and Peng San, and later by loyal servants Qiu Yuan and Liu Zi. Depicting how she builds her business with them and develops a close bond would be very touching. 4. I actually hope this story ends badly. The female lead is from modern times and has never truly integrated into ancient times. A bad ending in the ancient setting and a happy ending in the epilogue where she travels back to modern times would better suit her personality. In short, this story is fantastic! I love it! I hope the author will write many more great stories in the future! Sending you love!

28. 28 师 My Stepmother Made Me Remarry Eight Times 师母带我改嫁八次 Child on the Toilet马桶上的小孩Romance1.1M WordsCompleted New book: Oh No! I'm Surrounded by Pregnant Men Who Hate Me! An unhinged space-fantasy harem romance, with a beloved-by-all heroine and a cast of nonhumans. Add it to your wish list! * Jiang Lianxing, a fearsome, overpowered hero, was killed by the united forces of the immortal and demon realms, only to be reborn in his childhood. His master was dead, leaving only his master's wife, Xian Ze, who was more than ten years older than him. In his previous life, his master's wife told everyone that J 83.6kFavorites90.2kClicks/ch87.1kGifts

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    Envy what you want, envy what you get. A super female-centric story, the heroine is surrounded by all sorts of men, but in the end, only the obedient little dogs who love her wholeheartedly (Jiang Lianxing, Hua Lin), the men who love her but have hurt her willingly become nourishment for her ascension to immortality (Chuiyun, Hua Lin), or the playthings or companions who anxiously wait for her to remember them and grace them with their presence once in a while (the Saga uncle and nephew, the Xuan brothers). The only one who made me shed a worthless tear was her childhood sweetheart, the pure and loyal Ge Shuo, who, even in his last moments, worried about her loneliness and sought companionship for her... This is my absolute favorite book! The heroine can be described as a powerful woman who wields power while awake and enjoys the company of handsome men! Men are merely embellishments in her life (even Ge Shuo, her most significant white moonlight), her most important thing is herself! Power! Happiness! The male protagonists always look up to her, feel sorry for her, are attached to her, and love her. The female protagonist is strong, beautiful, and intelligent, and the male protagonists have to be on guard against other men taking her place... I love it! If I could time travel, I would choose this book!

29. 29 前 My Ex-Boyfriend Keeps Stalking My Secret Account 前男友总偷看我小号 Daydreaming Sheep白日梦羊Romance438k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication. Follow @Bai Ri Meng Yang Mie for updates.] *Gentle on the surface, lonely and dark inside, young master x girl who dares to love and let go *Powerful man breaks down and pursues his ex / possessive pursuit / redemption / yandere romance *Set on a college campus, with plenty of class disparity [Blurb] 2023/3/2: “My boyfriend’s lips are so soft, and he has such a gentle smile.” 2023/4/5: “Every single day with him is so, so, so, so happy.” 2023/5/29: “He sai 157.5kFavorites159.3kClicks/ch57.8kGifts

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    Another gem of an author has been discovered! A story featuring a yandere, possessive male lead versus a resilient, independent female lead. It's got all the elements: a wife-chasing-after-the-cure scenario, a younger, possessive male lead, subtle male rivalry, and a third party! The extra chapter, "Addicted," has an IF (otherworldly) storyline where the male lead uses tricks to make the female lead addicted to him; in reality, he's the one completely addicted to her. He can't be without her for a second, and after realizing this, he follows her to every city she visits. The extra chapter, "The Puppy," is incredibly heartwarming, like a sweet fairy tale.

30. 30 涨21+ Flushed Red 涨红 Duo Li多梨Romance510k WordsCompleted 128.9kFavorites150.9kClicks/ch148.7kGifts

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    The old house caught fire; love often brings a sense of indebtedness. The male lead is eight years older than the female lead. They're both at their prime in the story; the female lead is 20 at the beginning and 22 at the end, while the male lead is 28 at the beginning and 30 at the end. Later on, the male lead looks a bit older, haha, eight years is still quite a difference. A woman is still beautiful at 35, while for men, 25 and 35 are two crucial points of decline. But since the male lead is so concerned about the age difference, he probably takes good care of himself (resting his chin on his hand). The charm of an older man/younger woman relationship lies in the male lead's tolerance, his companionship in her growth, his teaching of things she wants to learn but doesn't understand, his attempts to limit and guide her, yet ultimately his compromises to allow her to soar. This usually restrained man becomes insanely jealous for her, even the proud peacock bows its head, begging for her favor. It's truly hilarious! A reader's short review was excellent, and I'll borrow it here: The male supporting characters all possess virtues and kindness towards the female lead, and the male lead combines all these virtues! Such a person simply doesn't exist in reality, which is why reading too many romance novels makes me lose interest in dating. Modern men are so disappointing!

31. 31 引 Letting the Wolf In 引狼入室 Bi Hui璧辉Romance791k WordsCompleted Cheng Yanjin didn't like the woman he was engaged to. He fancifully coaxed his fiancée, Lin Langyi, into accepting an open marriage, afraid she'd keep him on a tight leash after they married. He even thoughtfully introduced her to his friend Yuan Chuyu, the most celebrated young elite in their social circle, to prove he was sincere. Yuan Chuyu glanced at her, then calmly looked away. He didn't look at Lin Langyi again for the rest of the dinner. He said, “I'm not interested in someone else's f 118kFavorites114kClicks/ch82.7kGifts

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    Eighteen years of reading experience here! This is my absolute top book of 2024! I love this book so much, I'm a die-hard fan of Bi Hui from now on! Hurry up and start a new story, I'll read whatever you write! Write, write, write! Now that Jinjiang has loosened its restrictions, please make sure it has a harem ending, not a 1v1!

32. 32 姨 Auntie Has a Little Money 姨有点小钱 Oh, Old Swan老天鹅啊Romance377k WordsCompleted Diligent, optimistic, and a bit of a chatterbox down-and-out young master × gorgeous, clever, carefree rich auntie The day after Zhuo Meng's thirtieth birthday, she was set up on a blind date with a thirty-eight-year-old man. He was handsome and wealthy. His wife had died of an illness, and his son had just come of age. Zhuo Meng went along just to get it over with. She listened to the man talk about his dodgy business, and when it was almost time, she got ready to leave. She didn't expect t 33.5kFavorites41.8kClicks/ch21.7kGifts

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    It's very good; the female lead's character is very well-developed. I love it!

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