Read in 2025–2026, Part 1 25-26年已读1

1. 1 砸 Smash All Pots and Pans To Go to School 砸锅卖铁去上学 Red Thorn North红刺北Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The second volume’s physical edition goes on sale on June 24, 2023, at 6 p.m. The first two minutes come with a limited-time autograph! For details, follow the author on Weibo: Tiantian Chijiao.] [The audiobook of the same name is now available on Ximalaya. If you’re interested, go give it a listen!] Wei San, once a top engineer, transmigrates into an out-of-school child in the interstellar age. She makes a living by scavenging trash and turning junk into treasure. Just in time for the start o 965.2kFavorites1.6MClicks/ch4.6MGifts

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   I followed the serialization years ago and waited for it to grow to a certain size. This year I finally found the opportunity to finish it. It's a book without any substitutes in the mecha competition genre. Although there's basically no romance in the early stages, it's still very enjoyable later on. The couple is a perfect soulmate, and the team spirit is also very appealing. Each character has unique little details (actions, verbal tics, etc.). The only drawback is Xiao Ji, a supporting character who doesn't seem to have grown at all. She was given too much screen time, which caused a lot of controversy in the comments section and slightly affected the reading experience.

2. 2 她 She Has Always Been Good at Getting Herself Killed [Book Transmigration] 她作死向来很可以的[穿书] Tear The Pillow, Still Sleep撕枕犹眠Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [A touch of horror and cosmic horror, with elements of rule-based strange tales] [New novel, My Monster Containment Facility, updating now. If you're interested, check it out in the author's column] Blurb: After dying suddenly, Xu Turan was selected by the System and pulled into a horror romance novel, where she became a doomed female supporting character. But on her very first day after transmigrating, her bound System was urgently recalled for repairs due to old age. As they prepared to part 450.6kFavorites766.9kClicks/ch800.6kGifts

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   I had high expectations for this old novel, but it started off strong and then declined. Too many characters appeared in the later parts, making it difficult to focus on one thing at a time. After finishing it, apart from the female lead and the secondary couple, there wasn't much to remember.

3. 3 你 You or Someone Like You 你或像你的人 Night-Blooming Flowers at Dawn明开夜合Romance284k WordsCompleted Plenty of people were waiting to see Liao Qingyan make a fool of herself: Everyone knew her family had gone bankrupt years ago and that she no longer belonged in their social circle. She was only hanging around because she had been Zhou Jin's first love in high school, hoping to use their old feelings to climb the social ladder. But the Zhou family's status was far beyond the reach of an ordinary person. At one gathering, Zhou Jin planned to propose. Naturally, the woman he intended to marry wa 156.1kFavorites180.1kClicks/ch111.7kGifts

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   As for the story about a "bed partner becoming a wife," perhaps because I was following the serialization, the emotional shifts in the second half of the book felt disjointed, and the transitions between the beginning and end seemed somewhat abrupt.

4. 4 校 The Daily Life of a Cultivator on Campus 校园修仙日常 Huai Su怀愫No CP478k WordsCompleted [Modern cultivation, everyday-life comfort read] [60% anti-piracy protection, 72-hour delay] [Female lead! No romance!] Ding Ling survived ninety-nine bolts of heavenly lightning. When she opened her eyes again, she had become the bottom-ranked student in Class F at Jiangcheng's top cultivation high school. Her pockets were empty, her spiritual roots were a mess, and she was so broke she could hear the coins rattle. My goals: make money, nourish my spiritual roots, and improve my cultivation! I 46.4kFavorites85.6kClicks/ch145.2kGifts

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   A captivating modern cultivation story; the female lead is low-key and arrogant; truly no romantic pairing. A glimpse into daily life on campus reveals that people die at school (not really).

5. 5 我 I Will Have You 我要收了你 Laughing Beauty笑佳人Romance225k WordsCompleted Qibao's true form is a tower, with seven thousand-year-old demons sealed inside. After accidentally traveling to the modern world, Qibao slept for a long time. When she finally woke up, she discovered that all seven demons had escaped. No way. She had to catch every last one of them! “Snake demon up ahead, return to the tower!” Yin Mo had finally regained his freedom, but his powers had dwindled. A group of espers mistook him for a strange beast and pursued him relentlessly. Just as he was abou 41.6kFavorites47.7kClicks/ch64.8kGifts

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   The snake washing its underwear with a cold face and the wooden tower are a very food chain-like couple, but I always feel that the main text is not straightforward enough. Many points need to be filled in by imagination and expanded in the comments section, leaving me a little unsatisfied.

6. 6 错 The Illusion Painting 错觉画 Biting Green Branches咬枝绿Romance235k WordsCompleted [Pride and Prejudice / A Misunderstanding That Turns Out to Be Delicious] Zong Cheng, born into a distinguished family, had no fondness for “Cinderella.” At times he found Zhuang Man shallow and foolish, yet over time he fell sweetly under her spell as she indulged and accommodated him. With an older brother who had married the richest man's daughter, it was only natural for people to suspect the younger sister also wanted to marry up. Zong Cheng thought Zhuang Man had feelings for him. A youn 40.8kFavorites50.2kClicks/ch26.3kGifts

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   A pure sweet story with no plot, featuring a very unique and principled female lead who, like the male lead, is irresistibly cute.

7. 7 嘉 [The King's Avatar] Owner of Team Excellent Era [全职高手]嘉世老板 Cang Jun苍君Romance342k WordsCompleted Glory Weekend: Today's Top Story Shocking! Jia Shi's female boss uses her star player for sex! Exclusive exposé: Does the only dynasty-level team in the league have a shocking scandal hidden behind it!? Jia Ying: That's right, I'm rich and I do what I want. Ye Xiu: Heh. [Notice] [1]. A feel-good power fantasy, no angst. [2]. Pairing: scheming god-tier player X domineering CEO. [3]. What if Jia Shi were bought out and Ye Xiu never left the team? [4]. Strong female lead, with maxed-out busines 39.5kFavorites171.3kClicks/ch3.7kGifts

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   Rereading an old book, Jia Jie is still the classic. She's a different kind of boss from Excellent Era. In short, she dotes on Ye Su Ye. This book focuses on club operations, with little writing about matches, and the romance feels a bit forced.

8. 8 热 Love Arrives a Little Late 热恋期稍晚降临 Bamboo Rice竹米Romance356k WordsCompleted × Complete. Please leave me a five-star review! Thanks for supporting the official version. I am not responsible for pirated copies. × [New novel now underway: My Cat Can Do a Backflip. A man secretly loves a woman: overworked office worker heroine x youthful male college student] [Completed contemporary fantasy: Studying Hard Again Today. Reborn as the campus beauty's supporting rival in a school novel] Yu Shuyan thinks she and Sheng Bai are the heroine and hero of a Cinderella-and-CEO love st 29.5kFavorites38.5kClicks/ch13kGifts

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   A slice-of-life romance story about a young couple, filled with lighthearted dialogue and little plot, but still enjoyable to watch.

9. 9 再 The King's Avatar: I’m About to Be Forced to Inherit the Family Business, So I’ll Buy Team Excellent Era [全职]再不败家就要被迫继承家业的我决定买下嘉世 Mist-Hidden Thousand Rivers雾隐千川Romance949k WordsCompleted Years later, when a special correspondent from Esports Era finally caught up with Jiang Yuchun as she hurried along and held out a microphone, the business legend, now a force across esports, entertainment, and many other fields, could only sigh with a numb expression. “So you want to know what made me buy the Jia Shi Club in the first place?” Yes. The Jia Shi Club of today was nothing like the struggling team on the verge of relegation, its morale at rock bottom. Ever since she took over, it 27.3kFavorites34.4kClicks/ch114.4kGifts

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   The romance is a bit stiff, but the career storyline is incredibly exciting. The game descriptions are very well done, and the Asian Games matches are all very exciting. This is a must-read for fans of the novel.

10. 10 出 Don’t Tell Them I Taught You 出门别说是我教的 When the Tide Rises于潮生时Romance504k WordsCompleted ★Complete! Please leave a rating for the finished novel~ The Immortal Venerable Chong Jing had a dream. In the dream, a voice told her that she had taken in a wicked disciple born evil. Though that disciple was exceptionally gifted, sooner or later she would slaughter the heavens and destroy the earth, deceive her teacher and betray her ancestors. She would love Chong Jing without getting what she wanted, resort to taking her by force, and in the end be run through by Chong Jing's sword. Immo 17.6kFavorites15kClicks/ch21.7kGifts

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    The master is a literary figure, but the illiterate disciple's version. I'd give it four and a half stars. The ending was a bit weak, and there wasn't much romance. Similar to the previous novel, "Young Lady," the author has laid out a complete world view and plot line, with foreshadowing and contrasting elements. The writing style is humorous, with occasional dry humor, making for an overall light and enjoyable reading experience.

11. 11 在 Playing an NPC in the Old Gods' Game [Infinite] 在旧神游戏中扮演NPC[无限] Mu Xi Qingting木兮蜻蜓Romance960k WordsCompleted * A print edition has been signed for publication. Preorders come with a special or author-signed edition. See the author’s Weibo for details. * The blurb for the new novel, Mr. Monsters (Sweet Treats with Nonhumans), is at the bottom. * Blurb: Lu Yunong falls asleep amid an endless nightmare in the real world, then wakes up in a beginner-level instance. When she opens her eyes, a crowd of players with “countdowns to death” over their heads gaze at her eagerly. [Ding-dong!] [When the instance i 65.9kFavorites100.9kClicks/ch106kGifts

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    This is practically a trap for romance novel readers. I read half of it before finishing it, and now I've finished it. The first half is worth five stars, but the second half is so bad it's down to one star. It's definitely a work that surrenders to the female-centric genre. The other two authors should be relegated to the female-centric channel. Why isn't anyone competing with the romance novels for this book? Is it because they've realized that the quality of the writing itself is not as good as those two? The plot ended poorly. A lot of foreshadowing was planted in the early stages but was all left unresolved or not even filled in. The female lead's identity, which was a core plot point, was only established in the first few episodes. Later on, it just became a group of people going through the script. The distribution of the real-world plot was extremely uneven. It's obvious that the author lacked writing skills and rushed through the story based on the outline. The extra chapters are a mess. It's just that the author created some original characters and stuffed them into the story, but then realized they didn't have time to write about the charm of the original characters in the main story, so they tried to showcase the character settings through a few extra chapters. In reality, readers don't care at all about the tragic pasts of those ranking big shots who have almost no connection with the female lead in the main story. And our so-called male lead, along with the author's wavering stance, has become a clown in the real sense. Forget about screen time; his character charm, interactions with the female lead, and his place in her heart are completely trampled underfoot by the other supporting female and male characters. I ask you, if the male lead in a romance novel is determined by who the female lead loves, then the male lead in this story should be the dragon slayer, hahaha! Reading it all in one go after it was finished made me feel like the ending was anticlimactic and the author fed me garbage. I feel sorry for the romance novel readers who followed the serialization. They must have been repeatedly disgusted but still held onto a sliver of hope that the author could regain the inspiration from the beginning and finish the story properly. They were like a dull knife cutting their flesh for half a book. In short, whether you're a fan of the infinite flow genre or a romance novel enthusiast who loves a love story, run! You'll only ever see the most "Sakura" chapters; this book isn't worth subscribing to in its entirety!

12. 12 发 Dreaming Mayfly 发梦蜉蝣 Biting Green Branches咬枝绿Romance328k WordsCompleted [Publication updates: @Yao Zhilv] Fu Yipei was a well-known figure at Nan'an High School. Even years after graduation, the girls in his year still praised his impeccable manners and gentle nature. Lin Jinci thought back. He really had been just like that. She had been the least sociable girl in class, but Fu Yipei had still looked after her just as he did everyone else. Warming a “heart of stone.” |He secretly has a crush on her |Not a school story: an urban reunion told through flashbacks to 57.8kFavorites78.4kClicks/ch33kGifts

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    I don't know why, but I forgot most of the plot after reading it for a week. It's a contemporary romance novel with a one-sided love between the male lead and the female lead (?). The writing is excellent and the atmosphere is superb. I'm deducting one star because the plot isn't very original, and the second male lead is a bit annoying, weak, and a drag on the female lead (although the female lead doesn't mind being dragged down). What makes this story stand out from typical redemption novels is that the male protagonist's charisma is genuinely portrayed by the author, not fabricated. The female protagonist isn't the type to simply wait to be saved; she tries to forge her own path. Even without the male protagonist, she might have achieved an ending she was willing to accept. However, the male protagonist brings a new direction and better possibilities, which the female protagonist bravely explores. It's a heartwarming story.

13. 13 雾21+ Green in the Mist 雾里青 Night-Blooming Flowers at Dawn明开夜合Romance320k WordsCompleted 300.8kFavorites408.8kClicks/ch133.5kGifts

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    The male lead's rise to power is a modern romance novel where the older man is more powerful than the younger one, and he only succeeds because of his fierce competition and vying for power. Having read three of the author's works, this one is relatively slow-burning and bittersweet, with more focus on the male protagonist. The protagonist's character is quite down-to-earth, making it more realistic. The most satisfying part of the whole book is the chapter where the male and female protagonists confront their families and argue with their parents. I would give it four and a half stars.

14. 14 黄 Oriole Rain 黄雀雨 Night-Blooming Flowers at Dawn明开夜合Romance275k WordsCompleted 1 Lu Xiling was an absentee sponsor who helped a little girl who had dropped out of school. Four years later, the girl got into university and asked him to help cover her travel expenses so she could move to the city to study. Lu Xiling casually passed the matter to his assistant, then promptly forgot all about it and left her to fend for herself. A month later, it suddenly came back to him. Feeling a twinge of conscience, he went to check on her. The girl in the garden turned at the sound of 170.9kFavorites219.6kClicks/ch65.2kGifts

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    A contemporary romance novel with a lighthearted feel, perfect for those with a rural taste for romance. They're a wonderful couple, neither of them argues nor do they talk back. The female lead has a stable core and is constantly growing. Initially, I was worried that this kind of character setting might be difficult to write well, but I later realized that with the protagonist's personality, there's no need to worry about that at all.

15. 15 绵 Miss Sheep and the Wolf 绵羊小姐与狼 Laughing Beauty笑佳人Romance303k WordsCompleted Lin Yin and her older brother both have sheep spirit forms. Her brother found a partner with a Border Collie spirit form because he was afraid of Border Collies and didn't dare turn his sister-in-law down. Lin Yin thinks that if she ever finds a partner, it will be because she loves them, not because she's afraid of them. Ye Gui heard from his friends that you shouldn't choose a partner whose spirit form is higher up the food chain. They're too timid, and if they get scared into tears, you'll h 116.3kFavorites156.2kClicks/ch185.1kGifts

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    Another completed masterpiece from Xiao Jiaren, the teacher from the production team. It's not much of a plot, just pure enjoyment with slightly forced character settings; the female lead is so cute and adorable.

16. 16 窃 Stealing Blue 窃蓝 Night-Blooming Flowers at Dawn明开夜合Romance338k WordsCompleted [Complete | Stealing someone’s partner / pseudo-siblings / bickering couple] The third time Liang Jingchuan saw his friend Chen Boyu let his parents pick apart his girlfriend, Lan Yan, without saying a word in her defense, he couldn’t help thinking: If you don’t know how to treat your girlfriend, let someone else do it. He didn’t say it out loud. He put it into action instead. "You are the spring I had no right to claim." The messy love-triangle version: (1) In her first year of high school, 111.5kFavorites117.9kClicks/ch81.9kGifts

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    This is a pseudo-sibling story with a very well-executed feel. The male and female leads feel very real, and during their bickering, the female lead noticeably transforms from a reserved person to a more passionate one. The push-and-pull dynamics during the ambiguous period are also very engaging, bringing a sweet smile to my face. The supporting characters are well-developed, and I especially love Ms. Liang!

17. 17 协 The President I Have a Contractual Relationship With Has An Amnesia 协议恋爱，但大佬失忆了 Lin Mianmian林绵绵Romance411k WordsCompleted [Main story complete, extras ongoing] Ning Zhen is a scheming supporting female character in a wealthy-family romance. But her awakening came too late. The male lead’s older brother, Meng Xianwen, got hold of something he could use against her, forcing her to become his girlfriend in name only. After a year, she would take the money and leave. Three months into their contractual relationship, Meng Xianwen was in a car accident and lost his memory. At first, Ning Zhen was delighted. “What goes 86.7kFavorites106.9kClicks/ch113.2kGifts

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    This is the real deal when it comes to a couple playing head-to-head! If you like it, please write more! The joy of matching the author's preferences is all in this article~ The story revolves around the male and female protagonists' cunning and strategic battles, culminating in their mutual betrayal and the blossoming of their true feelings. The author's handling of the plot is excellent, avoiding any connection to the harsh realities of life, making for a very enjoyable reading experience. The "what if" scenarios are also delightful; these young lovers are truly destined to be together!

18. 18 满 Max-Level from the Start at the Aristocratic Academy 满级开局从贵族学院开始 Longing for You悠悠我斯Romance456k WordsCompleted Congratulations, you were born. Location: A private hospital in the capital. Mother: A noble, elegant career woman with eyes only for her work, a formidable woman. Father: A ruthless, protective, face-conscious heir to a super-wealthy family, rich for generations. Description: You will have a fated rival. Your fiance will love her, your friends will pity her, and your family will help her. She will bring about your death. Main quest: Survive until your twentieth birthday. Side quest: Win everyon 33kFavorites64.4kClicks/ch13.7kGifts

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    This is a Korean-style novel; the reading experience is like watching a dramatic K-drama. The protagonist is a chaebol woman who isn't particularly evil (?). The plot flows smoothly and completely, though the beginning lacks a bit of excitement, but I'm sure the author will eventually turn everyone into the female lead's dogs (?). The romance is so-so. The scenes between the male lead and the female lead lack the tension of the brother's relationship. If you could write a second life romance between the female lead and the brother, I would be totally hooked and give it five stars QAQ

19. 19 在 What It's Like to Work as a Maid in a Dog-Blooded Rich Family 在狗血豪门当帮佣是什么体验 The Tower Witch高塔女巫Romance455k WordsCompleted Question: What's it like to work as a maid in a melodramatic wealthy family? Tang Lu: It's wonderful! My employer knows and obeys the law, the pay and benefits are great, the home is lovely, and I enjoy my work (there's always gossip to follow)! Question: What do your friends think of your job? Tang Lu: No job is beneath anyone. I earn my own money with my own two hands, and there's nothing shameful about that. Reader's note: There are quite a few author notes. You can hide them in the app. 1. 18.8kFavorites68.6kClicks/ch11kGifts

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    It's a slice-of-life story, but too slice-of-life, so I'd give it three and a half stars. The main characters' romantic relationships are hard to ship. This author's early works were mostly unsatisfying for the main characters. On the contrary, the few lines about the two secondary couples are quite interesting. The main focus is on the daily life of the ensemble cast and the critique of the old-fashioned settings.

20. 20 我 I Barely Know Him 我跟他不熟 Laughing Beauty笑佳人Romance337k WordsCompleted The day before senior year started, at the neighborhood supermarket. Lu Jin turned around an aisle and saw a girl standing on tiptoe as she stocked the top shelf. She had snow-white skin and cherry-red lips, and her expression was focused. In the cramped, dim space, he watched her for a long while before looking away. Later, her deskmate quietly asked He Ye, “Are you and Lu Jin together? I saw him holding an umbrella for you this morning.” He Ye: “No, we’re not even that close.” Later still, a 239.4kFavorites612.2kClicks/ch126.3kGifts

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    A sweet, uneventful urban campus romance novel. The protagonist, a "PO" type, meets the female lead, a "JJ" type. Neither is perfect, and their eventual union can only be attributed to fate, with the male lead's efforts playing a crucial role. An "what if" scenario allows for resolving these regrets.

21. 21 小 Little Swallow 小燕尔 Electricity Princess发电姬Romance533k WordsCompleted The simplified Chinese edition is now available for preorder. For details, visit Weibo @Jinjiang Fadianji~~ Yun Qin had steamed five buns. Her husband, Lu Zhi, was still at school and hadn't come home, so she secretly ate three, leaving two. When Lu Zhi returned, the weather was cold, but sweat dotted his handsome, fair face, and his cheeks were faintly flushed from running. Yun Qin suddenly felt guilty. If only she'd eaten two instead of three. She brought the buns over. Lu Zhi was hungry too 140.3kFavorites137.2kClicks/ch177.2kGifts

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    It's a historical romance novel where the female lead is very insightful and the male lead is very love-obsessed. The political intrigue and court politics are a bit weak, but the romance is very engaging.

22. 22 拆 Everyday Life and Riches in a Demolition Village [1990s] 拆迁村暴富日常[九零] Liang Tutu梁图图Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The bonus chapters for this novel are in the author's collection, "Bonus Chapters." For four years, rumors said that Qiaoxi Village would be demolished. Now it's finally confirmed: it's Qiaodong Village that's being demolished. The eighteen households and 109 residents of Qiaodong Village, along with all four dogs and three cats in the village, are over the moon! This is a demolition payout! Her boyfriend of three years cheated on her and then blamed it on her lack of ambition. People even m 72.7kFavorites145.1kClicks/ch280.4kGifts

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    A slice-of-life story about a rich woman's uneventful journey, with a rather funny male lead. I really love Zhou Xiangxiang and the female lead's swear words, I'll learn from them!

23. 23 女 The Heiress [Hong Kong] 女继承者[香江] Four Single Shop四单铺Romance676k WordsCompleted After drinking herself into a stupor, Ye Baoling woke up inside the script of a short drama. She was the eldest daughter of a wealthy fifth-generation family, whose parents were divorced and whose life was miserable and pathetic. Staring at the unfamiliar words “wealthy fifth generation,” she was utterly confused. This plot seemed to demand that you go crazy or perish. Who couldn’t lose their mind? Fine, then: let’s stir things up. After she did all kinds of outrageous things, people began to lo 69.8kFavorites94.1kClicks/ch129.7kGifts

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    It's a very satisfying read, extremely satisfying. The female lead's career is completely unstoppable, without any major setbacks. I love reading these kinds of comforting and reassuring plots. Aside from that, the romance between the male and female leads isn't very compelling; it's basically just a story of two people renewing their contract.

24. 24 这 This Isn't the Happy Ending I Wanted 这不是我要的HE Blue-and-White Porcelain Ablaze青花燃Romance300k WordsCompleted Everyone knew that Emperor Qingyang loved that woman beyond measure. He dismissed his entire harem for her, giving his undivided affection to one person alone. He slaughtered everyone who had ever bullied her, and the chief culprit was tortured with a thousand cuts. He gave her every last drop of tenderness left in the heart of that cold-blooded emperor. Now that his cultivation had reached the pinnacle, he would take her with him as he ascended to immortality. From then on, they would live as 32.5kFavorites40.4kClicks/ch12.8kGifts

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    A melodramatic and satisfying masterpiece that the author enjoyed writing and the readers enjoyed reading. It's a fantasy novel, with an unclear high-magic or low-magic setting. The writing is decent, but the style is exaggerated, making it a thrilling read. If you enjoy heart-wrenching, tragic love stories, don't miss this one, especially since the ending is satisfying and the epilogue is also perfect.

25. 25 这 What Does the Young Lady Say About This? 这事大小姐怎么说 When the Tide Rises于潮生时Romance503k WordsCompleted The new novel, Don't Tell Anyone I Taught You This, is complete! A genius, suspicious, fiercely protective young heiress x a lovestruck, obedient puppy of a dragon, Long Xiaotian [A young couple, both with golden fingers that take unexpected turns later on] The fallen fiancé of the young lady of the Cen family has come knocking. The heiress watches coldly from the sidelines. The old granny living in her sea of consciousness eagerly suggests: Go for it, date him! This is perfect material for a 20kFavorites14.8kClicks/ch26.4kGifts

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    It's an atypical cultivation story; it has a system and a personal healer. The group scenes were great, but I still like our young lady the most~ The story is complete and the characters are well-developed; it's impossible not to fall in love with the female lead after reading it. It's hard to believe this is the author's first completed novel. The writing style is subtly humorous, the plot is not obvious, the romance is somewhat understated, and the male lead is a hopelessly infatuated puppy.

26. 26 他 He Seems Pretty Good at It [Ximan] 他看起来很会[西曼] nounoursRomance731k WordsCompleted [Bonus chapters dropping at irregular intervals...] Two powerful families | Two strong leads | Western romance | TV drama style | Intense push and pull | Sweet with a touch of bitterness [Cover art by me / There is a playlist with the same name as this story on NetEase Cloud Music] "Cecilia Hobart" (Huang Xingshi) x "Roy Bellini" (He Zhirao) ■ Manhattan socialite x Italian old-money heir ■ Queen x secretly ruthless / Chinese-American x Chinese-Italian ■ Setting: Nanjing, New York, Rome "Who 7.5kFavorites7.6kClicks/ch7.9kGifts

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    It started strong but ended weak, resulting in a very poor reading experience.

27. 27 喜 How Could Someone Who Likes Plants Be a Bad Person? 喜欢植物的能是什么坏人 A Bowl of Egg Wine一碗蛋酒Romance478k WordsCompleted Xu Liunian is an office worker crushed by the grind. She works from nine to nine, commutes for three hours, and is about to lose her two-day weekend. In this dreadful climate, she does everything she can to hold on to her job. Her only hobby is growing a few plants. Well, just a few. When money is tight and the pressure is heavy, she sells seedlings on Xianyu to make a little cash. One day, a message popped up. xxxxx: Are you selling the all-white goose variety? xxxxx: I have hybrid anthuriums. 62.8kFavorites68.1kClicks/ch103.7kGifts

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    The male and female leads are very lifelike, the story follows their daily lives as they gossip, and the romance is sweet. The negative points are due to the male protagonist's nephew, who seems like an illegitimate child, and his overbearing parents. Their presence is excessive in the later parts of the story, making the reader feel nauseous. The characters' intelligence seems to drop out of control, seemingly just to bring the nephew out for show. This serves no purpose in character development and only alienates the reader. Even after revisions, the problem remains. I would advise against reading this if you dislike children.

28. 28 笼 The Blue Sparrow in the Cage (Reborn) 笼中青雀（重生） Ming Chun Yuan明春鸢Romance662k WordsCompleted #The End, thank you for supporting the official release~ Qing Que began as the young lady’s companion maid, then became her lady-in-waiting when she married. After the young lady remained childless for years, Qing Que was promoted to her husband’s concubine. The young lady clasped her hand and said, “Qing Que, trust me. One day, your children will be my children, and I will never treat you unfairly.” Qing Que believed her. She gave birth to a daughter and a son, both of whom were raised by th 59.2kFavorites72.1kClicks/ch60.6kGifts

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    I didn't dare read the past life side stories until much later after finishing the main story, but thankfully the "what if" storyline also had a happy ending. It's not a typical "strong female lead" story, but the emotional turmoil was very satisfying, the romance developed smoothly, and the writing was natural.

29. 29 荡 Lost and Adrift 荡失 Hollow Bread空壳面包Romance276k WordsCompleted Li Xu’s boyfriend cheated on her. The night she caught him, she ran into Yan Shuli downstairs in her residential complex as he returned from playing basketball. An old acquaintance who always looked at her coldly and with disdain at parties. On a whim, Li Xu asked, “Want to sleep with me once?” Yan Shuli replied expressionlessly, “I don’t do fast food.” Li Xu respected his decision and said goodbye politely. But before she’d taken two steps, he grabbed her wrist from behind and pulled her into 42.3kFavorites60.9kClicks/ch21.2kGifts

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    I finished reading it in one go, and the reading experience was great. The overall plot isn't strong; it mainly focuses on the emotional turmoil, with a character who has a crush on the male lead and a lot of subtle sexual innuendo. After finishing it, I didn't remember much about the story or the characters. It's suitable for those who want to read a romance novel.

30. 30 走 A Close-Up on Showbiz: Three Hundred Company Bankruptcies 走近娱乐圈之公司倒闭三百遍 Duo Mu Mu Duo多木木多Romance2.2M WordsCompleted ^o^ The original blurb has been withdrawn. There is no replacement yet. Male lead: Lu Beijing Female lead: Liu Wei Liu Wei transmigrates into Liu Sisi’s body and discovers that Liu Sisi is an entertainer tightly controlled by her agency. While filming a movie, she meets Lu Beijing, who greatly admires her. She breaks free of her agency’s control, joins Lu Beijing’s company, and makes films with him, ultimately finding success in both love and career. This story is entirely fictional. Any resembl 77.7kFavorites138.2kClicks/ch887.7kGifts

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    I watched it a second time. Although it's unrealistic for the male and female leads to be constantly paired together during filming, their character designs are unrealistic enough. It's a wish-fulfillment story, and the plot where the female lead gradually brings the essence of the original work to life despite the heavily modified script is very nice. The supporting characters are all vivid, and the charm of Director Liang and Brother Da Lu's characters even surpasses that of the male lead, who is just a plot device.

31. 31 当 After a Transmigrator Into a Book Took Over My Body 当我的身体被穿书女穿了后 Longing for You悠悠我斯Romance223k WordsCompleted Her dad is a drunk, her mom is a pushover, her boss is cruel, and she is the poor girl stuck in the middle. Every day, Yu Luoyi struggles to breathe under the weight of her family and her grueling job. The moment she opens her eyes, all she can think about is earning money. She has no time of her own. Then, one day, she wakes up and learns that the world is a novel, and someone is about to transmigrate into the book and become its heroine. The heroine is cheerful and optimistic. Not only does s 15.7kFavorites21.8kClicks/ch11.7kGifts

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    This is a heartwarming slice-of-life story. The male lead is a tour guide, and every step the female lead takes to rebuild her life is touching. She has a system, which is a good one, and the final inheritance is also wonderful.

32. 32 丧 Zombies? Burn Them for Compost 丧尸？烧了沤肥 A Bowl of Egg Wine一碗蛋酒Romance518k WordsCompleted Explorers from a protected zone get lost in the forest and unexpectedly discover a neat vegetable garden. The vegetables growing in the beds are glossy, bright green, and enormous, as if they'd been genetically modified. Bok choy, Shanghai greens, lettuce, celery, Chinese chives, cucumbers, pumpkins, giant winter melons... The fruits and vegetables are neatly separated into distinct areas, and the garden paths are paved with green bricks in a tidy grid. They can even make out a chicken coop, 12kFavorites19.1kClicks/ch15.5kGifts

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    A post-apocalyptic farming story with zombies but no superpowers. Lots of details about the old farmer from the Illusionary Star Valley. The male lead is supposed to be a Celestial Dragon, but surprisingly down-to-earth. The female lead staying on the farm instead of going to the base is a plus.

33. 33 殷 Yin Xiaolian’s Guide to Another World 殷小怜的异世界攻略 Ghost Stories on a Summer Night夏夜鬼话No CP3.6M WordsCompleted On the day she tried to uncover the truth about her origins, she was pushed into a river by the person who was in practice her twin brother, but in name her half-brother. When she woke again, she had returned to the age of six, when she was once weak and helpless. Life turned upside down, love and hate turned upside down. The story after she was reborn unfolds like a drama along an “alternate timeline”: reasonable, yet absurd; joyful, yet tinged with injustice. A father and older brother who l 9.3kFavorites76.5kClicks/ch54.8kGifts

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    The ant race has finally come to an end after ten years. It has a very grand world view and a very interesting setting. The author is a setting maniac. I look forward to the second part!

34. 34 每 I Save the World With My Gut Instinct Every Time 每次都靠直觉拯救世界 Yan Wu严午Romance371k WordsCompleted Shen Pan is a good woman. She believes her husband, Huo Zhun, is a good man. She has no idea that there are countless women who want to seduce Huo Zhun, in every imaginable variety, some downright bizarre (not really). She has no idea that Huo Zhun has always used counter-seduction tactics to outwit these women. She has no idea that Huo Zhun has always considered any woman trying to seduce him a romantic rival (?). She has no idea that Huo Zhun... is a lunatic. And this lunatic's lifelong goal 8.3kFavorites44.8kClicks/ch4.3kGifts

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    Despite some minor flaws due to the era it was written in, it's still a very enjoyable story. It features an adorable young couple, perfect for a sweet treat when you're feeling down. The writing style is a serious yet slightly cheesy mix.

35. 35 巅 A Peak Start from the Noble Academy 巅峰开局从贵族学院开始 Longing for You悠悠我斯Romance306k WordsCompleted 5.2kFavorites6.3kClicks/ch1.8kGifts

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    A flamboyant K-drama-style romance set in a wealthy family on campus, featuring a local girl defeating a strategist, a strong heiress, and a compelling rival couple, but with very little romance.

36. 36 论 (Cultivation) On the Protagonist's Combat Prowess （修真）论女主的战逗力 Chuunibyou Hermitage中二隐修会Romance1.2M WordsCompleted She was a little odd as a kid and loves risking her life as an adult. She closed her eyes, transmigrated to the cultivation world, and kept doing reckless things with her life. Her seniors at the sect taught her to keep a tranquil heart and stay calm when faced with anything. Xia Yuanxi listened humbly, nodded in agreement, then reflected on herself late into the night and firmly refused to change. The Age of Dharma Decline is a chaotic era, and someone has to become a sharp blade. So stand asi 5.2kFavorites14.1kClicks/ch1.4kGifts

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    I'd give it three and a half stars. It's an old-school cultivation novel. The setting and world-building show the author did a lot of research. The female lead is a rare comedic character, and her growth is logically consistent. However, the male lead's character changes a bit too much, and his character development is lacking.

37. 37 顶 [The King's Avatar] Dingzhen [全职高手]顶真 The Shapeshifting Quill变化系的羽毛笔Romance90k WordsCompleted During Zhang Jiale's retirement, he was so bored that he wandered around in an online game, only to accidentally bring home a wife. A girl who's bad at the game but hopelessly addicted to it, and always spouting flirty banter. Le Yue: "Holy crap, come at me! Whoever runs first is a coward!" Zhang Jiale: "Then I'm coming over." Le Yue: "Goodbye, Grandpa! (waves manually)" Zhang Jiale x Le Yue Since their names together make a neat wordplay, that's what I called the story. (Hey!) Actually, I 4.4kFavorites12.7kClicks/ch297Gifts

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    This is a fanfiction about Lele, with a touch of realism. This Lele is much tougher than the typical soft and cuddly character in fanfiction.

38. 38 加 [The King's Avatar] Buffing the Berserker [全职]加强狂剑 Wordless Whisper无心低语Romance615k WordsCompleted The second half of the story is in the other book, Falling for My Rival in the Competition. - When I saw you call Chen Jinyu by her name right away, my heart skipped a beat. What were you thinking? How can you just call Chen Jinyu by her name? She's a professional player in the Glory League, former vice-captain of Team Blue Rain, current captain of Team Hundred Blossoms, former player of Wen Song Zui 3.7kFavorites2.9kClicks/ch5.3kGifts

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    The female protagonist is a mad swordswoman and an emperor of the arena. The fight scenes and match design are very well done. The romance is enjoyable in the early stages, but the portrayal of her as an empress with a harem becomes overdone in the mid-to-late stages, making it less appealing and more like a casual hookup. I'm giving it five stars because it's free, but it's actually around four stars.

39. 39 推 [The King's Avatar] Stirring the Waters [全职高手]推波助澜 October Autumn Lantern秋灯十月Romance113k WordsCompleted Zhang Xinjie has finally gone public with his relationship. Turns out he was in an online relationship too, just like fellow pro player and priest Fang Minghua. He and his girlfriend have been together for years and are now happily married. Esports fans came to a sudden realization: So being a priest is the easiest way to find a partner! At sixteen, Luo Lan was obsessed with Glory. She played a hulking Berserker with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, bulging muscles, and a ferocious face, and sh 2.1kFavorites9kClicks/ch283Gifts

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    A fanfiction featuring Zhang Fu, a sweet and uneventful story where the female lead is not a professional player.

40. 40 你 [The King's Avatar] Don't Come Any Closer! [全职高手]你不要过来啊 The Shapeshifting Quill变化系的羽毛笔Romance227k WordsCompleted Blind-box pulls gave me four of the same Xiao Shiqin standee in a row. What kind of curse is this?! “Have you heard? Xiao Shiqin from Team Thunderclap is dating a rich woman.” “Huh? No way. Even if Thunderclap is broke, the team wouldn’t make their captain sell his looks, would they?” “What looks does he have to sell?” “Don’t you dare badmouth our captain!” [Please note] 1. Pure romance. Xiao Shiqin’s standee showed up in my blind-box pulls four times in a row. I figured he had a crush on me, 1.6kFavorites2.5kClicks/ch383Gifts

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    This is a fanfic about small things, with a realistic feel. The later parts about him after his retirement are a bit painful to read.

41. 41 螺 The Spiral Lighthouse [Infinite] 螺旋灯塔[无限] Tianze Shiruò天泽时若Romance673k WordsCompleted In 3155, an anomaly known as the “Century of Silence” swept across the world. Strange dungeons appeared alongside it, as did players with a variety of abilities. A hundred years later, the anomaly gradually faded, but the dungeons and abilities remained. * 3796, the Wasteland District. Cheng Tingyu opened her right eye in front of the mirror. Lines of information, like written descriptions, flashed rapidly beside her reflection. [Name: Cheng Tingyu] [Ability: ["Unstable"]["Parsing Error"]["U 150.5kFavorites200.6kClicks/ch367.8kGifts

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    Revisiting it, the dungeon design is ingenious, and the large-scale scenes are very atmospheric. The "expert using alt accounts" trope is old but classic; it's enjoyable and worth watching.

42. 42 重 Reborn Without Getting Any Smarter 重生不涨智商 Yu Shi榆莳Romance625k WordsCompleted Lin Yun was observing an experimental field one moment, and the next she was thrust into a household-intrigue drama. The senior student of the agricultural college marched into the Great Zhou dynasty full of confidence, ready to make her mark and realize her potential across time and space. Three days later, Lin Yun died suddenly at home, and the Lin residence was draped in mourning. When she opened her eyes again, Lin Yun was back three days earlier. This time, she'd be careful and do her bes 111.1kFavorites134kClicks/ch121.6kGifts

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    This is a historical romance novel with a fresh premise, decent character designs for both the male and female leads, and a well-developed romance. The downside is the excessive screen time given to the second male lead, which disrupts the plot balance. There are also too many female fans of the second male lead in the comments section. I wouldn't recommend it to fans of the official pairing.

43. 43 从 Starting with Game Testing 从游戏测试开始 Tianze Shiruò天泽时若Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The sharply divided lives of the inner and outer districts, the areas beyond the city where residents are forbidden to venture freely, the frequent abnormal weather… Born after the Great Cataclysm, Xu Dengming never thought her world was normal. She simply assumed that all its abnormalities had scientific explanations. Until a special incident on her job hunt turned her worldview upside down. The illusory curtain slowly lifted. The river of fate flowed before Xu Dengming's eyes, and new powe 77.5kFavorites87.6kClicks/ch542.5kGifts

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    Ruoruo's love life has always been incredibly captivating! This book offers an even more generous amount of romance, leaving readers completely satisfied. The plot maintains its consistently high standard, with no logical flaws, allowing readers to confidently follow the author's lead.

44. 44 路 An Extra Gets Stalked by a Creepy Guy 路人被阴湿男缠上了 Dirty Cat Zz脏脏猫ZzRomance528k WordsCompleted (Original story crossing into manga worlds, complete) (Coming soon: The Child of Nature Simulator: You’re a Disney Princess~) You become a background NPC in several shonen manga. All you have to do is play your tiny, insignificant part, and you’ll be able to enjoy a happy life of your own in a new world. . Dance manga: The protagonist is the national Latin dance solo champion, struggling to figure out how to break through to the next level. You’re the background character who lifts the trophy af 76.1kFavorites90.6kClicks/ch120.5kGifts

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    A collection of lewd and eccentric men, one after another, all delicious and tasty, and can even replace Zhou Ke'er (×). The female lead's career path matches the pace of the plot, making it very enjoyable to watch.

45. 45 带 Entering a Wuxia World with a Detective System 带着侦探系统穿武侠 Tianze Shiruò天泽时若Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Life is full of surprises. Zhao Qingshou expected to work overtime after her promotion, but she never imagined that working too many hours would make her close her eyes and open them again on the other side of the transmigration threshold. After Zhao Qingshou struggled to adapt to the world she had transmigrated into and successfully awakened her golden finger (?), the Detective System, she learned something else: The world she had transmigrated into was one where martial arts experts existed 64.6kFavorites96.8kClicks/ch413.4kGifts

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    Rewatching it, I was still amazed by the ambush scene in the rainy night. Ruoruo's action scenes were so visually stunning. The plot unfolded with interwoven storylines, but for some reason, it got a bit tiring towards the end. I'd give it four and a half stars. I prefer the martial arts novel "Cheat Code".

46. 46 恶 A Villainess, but Only Five and a Half 恶女，但五岁半 Longing for You悠悠我斯Romance541k WordsCompleted ★Short Blurb: I'm a villain. The System says I'm spoiled, domineering, and utterly wicked, and that my family will go bankrupt and I'll meet a miserable end. Only by binding with it can I defy fate and protect myself. I refused. I'm five years old. My mom says I'm simple-minded and not as clever as my two older brothers and several older cousins. My most important task right now is getting ready for elementary school. I shouldn't be worrying about all that other stuff. My mom is right. ★Ful 58.7kFavorites77.6kClicks/ch95.9kGifts

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    The story of a beagle cub's growth is a slice-of-life narrative, but almost every chapter is packed with hilarious moments. The family and friendship storylines are particularly engaging, feeling natural and unpretentious. The side stories even include a romance element.

47. 47 宿 Sukuna Is Powerless Against Me 宿傩对我束手无策 Fei翡Romance676k WordsCompleted Yu Yu transmigrated to Japan during the Heian period, and on her very first day, she ran into the big bad Sukuna. She thought she was about to die on the spot, but the fearsome man not only spared her, he even protected and looked after her... Wait, why? Has this guy gone out of character? Yu Yu couldn’t figure out why, but thanks to Sukuna’s protection, she managed to survive in ancient Japan. Just when she thought she’d never find out the answer, the truth arrived unexpectedly. It turned ou 49.8kFavorites67kClicks/ch163.6kGifts

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    One fish, multiple uses; the extra chapters are very satisfying; overall, it's an effort to give everyone a happy ending within the framework of the terrible original work.

48. 48 是 He's My Brother 是我哥 Zombie Granny僵尸嬷嬷Romance358k WordsCompleted 44.6kFavorites40.5kClicks/ch23kGifts

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    The dual personalities, though seemingly genuine, never truly merged. The early episodes were more compelling, but the development of the female lead's relationship with her older brother in the middle was poorly written, making the later episodes feel more like a pair of childhood sweethearts with twisted personalities. Ignoring this, it's barely watchable.

49. 49 天 Born to Act 天生戏骨 Qin Yao沁杳Romance780k WordsCompleted From an obscure D-list nobody to a sweep of all five major Chinese-language film awards, then to a sweep of the three major European film awards as Best Actress. Shi Yin lives by one motto: See it, want it, get it! System: Okay! Leave it to me :) Someone: Do not disturb, busy fangirling. Clear-headed and ambitious actress vs Half-dead-on-her-feet and perfectly ordinary (?) rich guy [Reading Guide] 1. A traditional entertainment-ind 41.8kFavorites49.8kClicks/ch162.1kGifts

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    The early plot is logically sound, but it gets mindlessly entertaining and full of predictable face-slapping tropes in the later stages of an entertainment industry novel. The only reason I dropped it was because of the incredibly helpful assistant in the beginning, but thankfully he dies after three chapters. The male lead, a seemingly indifferent guy, is portrayed as a powerful but emotionally fragile individual. He's not greasy or pretentious, and if you ignore the initial logical flaws in the romance, it's actually quite enjoyable.

50. 50 我 Everyone I Meet Is a Talentless Fool 我见诸君皆废材 Yu Shi榆莳Romance504k WordsCompleted After becoming one of the top fighters in the cultivation world, Cui Huai was approached by a thing that called itself a System. “I can teach you how to cultivate. In return, you have to win over the male lead, Sword Venerable Jin Yan.” This was utterly absurd. No one in the entire cultivation world would dare boast that they could teach her to cultivate. “Sword Venerable Jin Yan? If I remember correctly, I killed him with my sword three hundred years ago.” Hearing the terrible news that the m 35.2kFavorites30.8kClicks/ch23.2kGifts

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    It's a fantasy novel with an ensemble cast. The initial system setup is a bit off-putting, but it gets better once you get past that. The female lead has maxed-out combat skills, and the male lead is a tank (?) And love-struck. As a newbie's first book, it's above average and tells a complete story.

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