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1. 1 骊 Pearl of the Li River 骊珠 Pine Courtyard松庭Romance532k WordsCompleted [Signed for simplified-Chinese publication; see wb @Songting saya for updates] [The timid little princess who gets things done × the swaggering bandit who calls everyone a bird and an egg] Born into an age of turmoil, Lizhu was a princess, yet her life was still full of hardship and setbacks. Looking back on her life, the only time she had ever truly felt at ease was the brief three years she spent married to Pei Yinzhi. It took Pei Yinzhi ten years to rise from a poor scholar to the highest r 189.8kFavorites190.9kClicks/ch195.1kGifts

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   The reading experience was good, but the later plot developments felt a bit rushed. The romance was engaging.

2. 2 天 Heavenly Realm Idol Survival Show 101 天界选秀101 Crystallized in Three Days三日成晶Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Bi Tao is a notorious troublemaker throughout the Immortal Capital. She has devoted herself to pursuing the Immortal Emperor’s youngest son, like a toad dreaming of eating swan’s meat. She hasn’t even laid a finger on him, yet she’s been thrown into the immortal prison more than three hundred times. So, fresh out of prison once again, Bi Tao finally managed to corner Mingguang. She asked him outright, “What would it take for you to be with me?” Mingguang just wanted to get away, so he brushe 139.3kFavorites138kClicks/ch267.8kGifts

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   The female lead is exceptionally intelligent and charming, and the plot is captivating.

3. 3 大 A Great Nation, A Humble Scholar (Imperial Exams) 大国小鲜（科举） Little Sweet Potato少地瓜Romance1.3M WordsCompleted From having nothing to standing above everyone. (Power struggles, officialdom, and the civil service examinations) (The story of an official's rise, not a guide to essay writing) Qin Fanghe, who fought his way through the national civil service exam in a province known for its brutal college entrance exams, had spent years earning his superiors' esteem and his colleagues' envy. Everyone thought his future was limitless, until his life ended in an overwork-induced death. At the same time, Qin Fan 119.9kFavorites199.2kClicks/ch405.3kGifts

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   The first male-centric romance novel I read on JJ, the career storyline was quite exciting, the power struggles weren't simplistic, and watching the interactions between people was really interesting. The portrayal of the relationship between the emperor and his ministers was superb. I shed a lot of tears during the part about Emperor Tianyuan's death. It's a perfect book!

4. 4 投 Feeding the Frail Male Supporting Character 投喂病弱男配 Cola Ginger Soup可乐姜汤Romance297k WordsCompleted [The physical book Spring Never Ends is now available. See @Jinjiang Kele Jiangtang for purchasing details.] Lu Yunchu transmigrated into a book and became a vicious supporting female character obsessed with the male lead. She tried to drug him and force herself on him, but by a twist of fate, she ended up setting up the male lead's nominally sickly younger brother instead. In the end, she had no choice but to marry him. In the book, this nth-tier supporting male character was nothing but a plo 90.1kFavorites169.8kClicks/ch30.9kGifts

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   Not bad

5. 5 高 The Marquis’s Lowly Maid 高门小婢 Little Sweet Potato少地瓜Romance912k WordsCompleted The day-to-day struggles of a little girl. Blurb: On her deathbed, Jin Yu once made a wish: Please let me be born into a wealthy family in my next life! Heaven heard her. So when she opened her eyes again, Jin Yu had become a laundry maid in the household of a government official in ancient times! Jin Yu: “...Damn it!” Heaven: “You got a rich family, didn’t you?” The story features household intrigue, delicious food, farming, and steady progression. The heroine is ambitious. Passages marked w 61.4kFavorites63.5kClicks/ch301.2kGifts

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   Shao Digua's writing is excellent, and the female lead is intelligent and emotionally intelligent, but the ending felt rushed and the epilogue wasn't enough.

6. 6 古 Daily Life of Farming and Raising Kids in an Ancient Mountain Home 古代山居种田养娃日常 Sui Yunxi随云溪Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Published. For details, follow the Weibo account @Jinjiang Sui Yunxi.] This novel is also known as Transmigrating to the End of a Dynasty and The Daily Struggles of Commoners in a Chaotic Era. It leans toward realism and features a small ensemble cast. Sang Luo transmigrated, starting out with a dilapidated thatched hut and two children so starved they looked like skin and bones. Being poor wasn’t scary, and being a wid 177.4kFavorites302.9kClicks/ch378.6kGifts

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   Having read so many historical romances about court nobles, this story of ordinary people struggling to survive in a chaotic world is refreshing and indescribably captivating. It feels like a book whose value was overshadowed by its title and synopsis. I really enjoyed it.

7. 7 天 The Fundamental Principles of Genius 天才基本法 Chang Er长洱Romance760k WordsCompleted Everyone thought Lin Zhaoxi was a genius. Only she knew that she was using years of experience in math competitions to go back and “cheat.” Until one day, the boy she admired looked at her in silence. Times overlap, and the past is revisited three times. The past can change you. 1. A story about returning to three periods in the past to find yourself. Take it easy: it’s a journey where you go wherever the road takes you. 2. The schools and competition system are fictionalized. 3. Anti-pirac 522.2kFavorites731kClicks/ch778.2kGifts

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   It's really good and very exciting!!!

8. 8 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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   The author's writing style is so mature and the plot so captivating, it's hard to believe they're a new author! Their control over language is terrifying, and the character development of the male and female leads is particularly outstanding, especially the female lead, who is capable and resilient—she's absolutely lovable!

9. 9 错 After Accidentally Marrying the Big Shot in a Period Novel 错嫁给年代文大佬后 Lemon Nine柠檬九Romance750k WordsCompleted Yan Xue had terrible luck with transmigration. While still young, she had to travel far beyond the pass to get married in order to escape her circumstances. She'd heard her prospective husband had lost his family backing, but he was capable, tall, handsome, and a fine-looking fellow. Yan Xue was reasonably satisfied. That day, heavy snow blanketed the logging camp. She had taken a long-distance train and then a local train, and her hands and feet were frozen stiff. Through the swirling snow, s 217.9kFavorites275.5kClicks/ch238.1kGifts

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   I immediately bought all three of Lemon Nine's period dramas about arranged marriages turning into love without hesitation! All three in this column are exceptionally good.

10. 10 她EN After She Was Banished from the Marquis's Mansion 她被赶出侯府后 Silk Marionette牵丝偶Romance957k WordsCompleted [The first volume has been published and is available on all platforms] In the fifth year of the Qingyuan era, demons ran rampant. Three months after the death of the Marquis of Jinyang's wife, a new bride entered the household and clashed with his legitimate daughter. A month later, the marquis declared that the girl was not his biological daughter. In consideration of the years he had raised her, he merely cast her out, choosing not to pursue the crime of mistaken bloodlines. Ji Chan was drive 215.7kFavorites235.3kClicks/ch452.7kGifts

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    I'm bowing down to the author! What kind of brain could come up with such a brilliant plot?! The reading experience was as smooth as eating Dove chocolate, a truly delightful read. The only drawback was that the climax of the arc felt a bit weak, ending abruptly just when I thought the plot could have been even more exciting. Also, the male lead's change of heart towards the female lead was problematic. He was initially full of suspicion towards her, but soon became oblivious to her unusual behavior. He not only turned a blind eye to cases where she was clearly involved, but also made things easy for her. Although the plot was quite enjoyable, the lack of build-up to their emotional shift left me wondering several times when he fell in love and became head over heels in love. However, since they're both lovable characters, I'll still indulge them. My brain will just have to selectively leave home for a while.

11. 11 我 I Have a Taoist Temple 我有一座道观 Xiao Shi, You Little Scumbag小时你个渣渣Romance564k WordsCompleted [Please give this a five-star rating!] Qingsong Temple has been abandoned for decades. One day, a temple master arrives. Her face is deathly pale and her body is gaunt. She hardly looks human, and she’s blind, too. Yet somehow, the temple’s incense offerings gradually begin to flourish… * [Basically, it’s a story about a max-level expert being reborn and making an honest living by relying on her own abilities.] Reader’s Guide: 1. The heroine is the real deal. 2. Plot-focused. 3. Fictional setti 201.4kFavorites450.2kClicks/ch143kGifts

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    This book started strong but ended weakly. The first half of the story was very exciting! However, the romance was as abrupt and unpleasant as garlic cloves squeezed into a mangosteen. The ending was too abrupt, and the epilogue was also tasteless but not worth abandoning. There were also too many typos. Does the author really not plan to revise it?

12. 12 南 South Street Bakery [The 1990s] 南街面包店[九零] Pine Snow Pastry松雪酥Romance663k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication. Follow Weibo @Haoshide Songxuesu for publication updates and announcements.] Tao Tao only dozed off for a moment, and woke up back in 1997. That year, Hong Kong returned to China. She was eight, and everything was just as it had been. The family bakery hadn't gone under. Her stepmother, Aunt Yu, hadn't been driven away by her difficult, sharp-tongued self. And Yu Luan hadn't died. As the old sunlight streamed through the vintage glass display case in their home, she watc 116.3kFavorites128kClicks/ch289.4kGifts

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    The story unfolds with delicious food, touching family bonds, and a natural progression of love, not to mention the bread that made my mouth water! Reading this book felt like being enveloped in the warm autumn sunshine, surrounded by the sweet aroma of bread—so comforting and healing. The secondary couple's relationship was also incredibly compelling, I loved it!

13. 13 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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    It's a bit worse than the author's "New Hiring," but still readable. There's a lot of farming-related technical knowledge involved, so I quickly skimmed through it because I didn't want to think too much. The romance follows the same formula as "New Hiring": the female lead falls in love with the second male lead first, then falls in love with the male lead after they break up. The difference is that while the second male lead in "New Hiring" was quite infuriating, in this story he does absolutely nothing wrong, yet the two separate due to some so-called "force majeure." I don't understand the point of writing such meaningless but irritating plot points.

14. 14 七 Guide to Happiness for a Supporting Female Character in the 1970s 七零女配幸福指南 Shu Shushu舒书书Romance701k WordsCompleted [Pre-publication novel in my profile: "Transmigrated as the Tycoon’s Substitute Bride", please add it to your reading list!] When the first thunder of spring sounded, Chu Xia unexpectedly learned that she was the devoted female supporting character in a male-centered period novel, destined to spend her whole life sacrificing for the male lead. When the male lead needed love, she gave up the life-changing opportunity she had to the heroine he loved. When he was lovelorn and wanted a family, she o 87.2kFavorites188.3kClicks/ch75.7kGifts

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    It was pretty good; the rural scenes left a deep impression, but the later parts weren't very memorable.

15. 15 打 If I Beat the Ghosts, You Can't Beat Me, Okay? 打了鬼就不能打我了哦 Lin Zhilu林知落Romance460k WordsCompleted Original title: Office Drone Heavenly Master Shi Pengpeng graduated at the top of her class in mystical arts. Faced with a brutal job market, she became an office drone, working nine to five. Big cities offer plenty of opportunities, and all sorts of clueless demons and ghosts often show up in front of her. Scene One: In a CBD office tower, a vengeful ghost, brimming with resentment, drops to its knees in front of her with a thump. “Master, please, I’m begging you, send me to the next life! The 44.7kFavorites51.5kClicks/ch61.9kGifts

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    I love it! Lin Zhiluo's romance novels are also quite delightful. The fusion of metaphysics and modern systems is particularly wonderful, and the humorous writing style creates a synergistic effect. The reading experience is light and enjoyable; I'll definitely read it again! [Applause]

16. 16 天 The Reborn Genius Daoist Physician's Daily Life in The 1970s 天才道医重生日常[七零] Western Liang Meow西凉喵Romance681k WordsCompleted The Zhu family, who live at the foot of Yuntai Mountain, practice a form of Daoist medicine passed down through generations. By the time it reaches Zhu Shi'an's generation, the tradition is on the verge of dying out. To protect their only heir and keep her safe from disaster, the Zhu family sends her away to live in seclusion deep in the mountains. Ten years later. The Zhu family's sole heir, Miss Zhu, returns alone to the foot of Yuntai Mountain and hangs out a sign for the Zhu Family Clinic 25.7kFavorites35.4kClicks/ch37.3kGifts

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    The metaphysical elements are particularly well-written, and the interactions within the extended family are heartwarming. The romantic storylines, however, are a bit difficult to follow.

17. 17 唐 A Little Physician from the Tang Dynasty 唐朝小医娘 Pine Snow Pastry松雪酥Romance797k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Le Yao had finally opened a clinic for the blind and earned enough to support herself, only to die in a fire. When she opened her eyes again, she had transmigrated to the Tang dynasty. Then she heard a cold voice ordering someone to dig a pit and bury her. Le Yao: "...W-wait! Don't bury me just yet!!!" She desperately reached out and grabbed the man's robe. Looking up in alarm, she unexpectedly met a pair of eyes clear as snow on a mountain. The original owner was the daug 120.6kFavorites135.1kClicks/ch306.8kGifts

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    You absolutely must read Song Xue Su's writing! High quality, excellent writing, and you'll be speechless from the first page. I was practically screaming – how can there be such a wonderful romance author? Every book she writes is a gem! The stories flow gently yet are incredibly heartwarming, and so satisfying without being frustrating. The family, career, and romance storylines are all perfectly balanced, and even the supporting characters have compelling backstories. I almost cried several times while reading. After finishing this book, I'm going to revisit "The Little Noodle Shop in Bianjing" [starry-eyed emoji]

18. 18 渔 The Fisherman's Seasonal Delicacies 渔家四时鲜 Xiu Yue Shiwu朽月十五Romance571k WordsCompleted Blurb: When the blue waters of Wanghai turned red with rampant algae blooms, fish and shrimp floated belly-up, and Haipu Town gradually fell into decline. The fishing folk could barely make ends meet. Jiang Yingzhi, head chef at a seafood restaurant, lost her job. Heartbroken and at a loss, she prayed to the Sea Goddess to restore Wanghai to the way it used to be. The next day, she transmigrated to Haipu Town a century earlier, in the late Ming Dynasty, and saw Wanghai as it once was. The wat 41.4kFavorites48.7kClicks/ch41.8kGifts

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    Actually, after reading the first half, I really wanted to give this book five stars. The interactions between people were very warm and healing, and the female lead's cooking made my mouth water. You can tell that the author put a lot of effort into researching, and the content is very well-researched and solid. Reading it was a truly blissful experience! I also learned a lot of cooking tips. But towards the middle and later stages, I suddenly couldn't get into it. First, there were occasional typos and grammatical errors. Second, the plot was the same old thing in a new guise: the female lead makes a new dish again, everyone goes to her restaurant again, and no matter what they eat, everyone just blindly praises it. She always manages to make the same ingredients taste different... This highly repetitive plot became really tiresome. If it weren't for the fact that it was nearing its end, I almost gave up. It felt quite different from the beginning. Especially the extra chapters; I felt like I was just reading to finish the story. They were bland and uninspiring, and my first thought after finishing them was, "Finally, it's over!" Finally, the romance was really hard to connect with. Both the female and male leads are good people, and the author portrays the male lead as very charming, but there was absolutely no chemistry between them. Their interactions just felt stiff and awkward. It seems that the author's family member fell seriously ill during the later stages of this story, which probably affected the author. I feel sorry for the author, as it must have been very difficult to maintain updates while suffering such a blow in their real life. I really enjoyed the first half of this book, and I could feel the author's serious attitude. I hope the author will continue to write well.

19. 19 鼓 Encouragement 鼓舞 Seven Treasures Crisp七宝酥Romance59k WordsCompleted My next book is a mutual pining romance, The King Has Donkey Ears. Please add it to your to-read list. - To get to know the man who had just moved into the building across from hers and played the drums, Gui Tingyue expanded her territory from her bedroom to the living room, then all the way downstairs. Finally, a month later, she ran into him at the convenience store by the entrance to the complex. Gui Tingyue immediately turned off her mobile data and pretended her phone had been disconnecte 44.3kFavorites105kClicks/ch10.7kGifts

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    Is it a case of mutual healing and mutual redemption? The part where the female lead buys binoculars to spy on the male lead because she wants to get to know him made me quite uncomfortable. It just felt horrifying. What girl would do that in real life? It's clearly the guy who's the one spying…

20. 20 耳 My Ears Say They Want to Meet You 耳朵说它想认识你 Seven Treasures Crisp七宝酥Romance78k WordsCompleted The print edition of this book will be released on September 24. See my Weibo @Qibao Su Feihuaduo for the link. Blurb Putao heard a voice that made her fall head over heels. She couldn't sleep at night. The next day, she secretly sent the owner of the voice a private message: I didn't mean to bother you. My ears said they wanted to get to know you. - Cheng Su met a girl with nerves of steel. She wouldn't take no for an answer until he gave her his WeChat, and then she wanted him to send her vo 242.9kFavorites558kClicks/ch26kGifts

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    Sweet cookies, a beautiful fairy tale.

21. 21 客 No Fighting in the Inn 客栈内禁止斗殴 Jin Que今却Romance872k WordsCompleted [Check out my upcoming story The First Immortal Sect. Please add it to your reading list!] Martial artists in the jianghu start fights over the slightest disagreement, often dragging in innocent civilians who can't fight back. The civilians either lose their money or their lives. Lu Jianwei only made a few sarcastic remarks, but the System bound her to it and transported her to ancient times, where she had to run an inn according to its rules. The inn's first rule is No fighting inside the inn. 139.8kFavorites251.7kClicks/ch398.6kGifts

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    I still don't remember the plot, I only remember how enjoyable it was to read. I've completely forgotten who the male lead was...

22. 22 逐 Chasing the Spring Decree 逐春令 Forgetting the Snow While Holding a Broom抱帚忘雪Romance212k WordsCompleted Please add my upcoming novel "How Could My Husband Be a Cruel Villain?" to your reading list. The blurb is at the very bottom. Love at first sight, but unaware of it x casually flirtatious, slow to realize his feelings | Marriage first, love later | Sweet two-person story | Content warnings at the end of the blurb The main story has been revised several times, with numerous interactions added and updated. Thank you to all readers supporting the official version. - Xie Jianing first met Qi Weny 18.3kFavorites21.5kClicks/ch3.8kGifts

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    I can't remember the specific details, but I vaguely recall it being quite heartwarming. It was neither particularly good nor bad, but the older woman/younger man dynamic was nice.

23. 23 当 After I Accidentally Connected to a Stranger's Bluetooth on the Subway 当我在地铁上误连别人的手机蓝牙后 Seven Treasures Crisp七宝酥Romance69k WordsCompleted This work has been signed for a print edition, which goes on presale on March 18. For details, see my Weibo account @QibaoSuFeihuatebieduo. -Hi, want to listen to music? A man and a woman meet by chance; No VIP status. All that matters is making it sweet. (Friendly reminder: There’s a playlist with the same name on NetEase Cloud Music.) [Additional note: All lyrics in this work are quoted from NetEase Cloud Music.] Theme: “You had me at hello” 238.5kFavorites519.3kClicks/ch50kGifts

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    I don't usually read first-person narratives, but I quickly became engrossed in this one, and the joy and happiness I gained while reading it were very straightforward. However, the female lead signaled to the male lead that they could take things further. After sleeping together, she said, "We've only known each other for less than ten days, isn't it a bit too fast to start dating?" This part of the plot is quite... Overall, it's a sweet story. I enjoyed reading the dialogue between the two characters; it's quite interesting how adults playfully tease each other.

24. 24 在 Opening a Snack Shop at the Imperial College 在国子监开小卖部 Pine Snow Pastry松雪酥Romance494k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now on sale and available on all platforms. Thank you for your support!] Yao Qizhao, Libationer of the Imperial College, was a man of impeccable character, upright and honest throughout his life, never making a single mistake. Then one day, he suddenly broke off his granddaughter's engagement in the street and beat up a court official. His reputation was ruined, and his health rapidly declined. He lived frugally all his life. His family assets amounted to just over twenty 155kFavorites187.4kClicks/ch167.4kGifts

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    I love Song Xue Su's writing style; it's delicate and gentle, and her depictions of everyday life and group portraits are both very engaging. This book mainly focuses on running a small shop and the everyday lives of neighbors; the food elements aren't the main plot but they're consistently present. I especially love the romance; the older man/younger woman dynamic is so appealing! I really hope the author writes more of this kind of story.

25. 25 国 The King Has Donkey Ears 国王长着驴耳朵 Seven Treasures Crisp七宝酥Romance253k WordsCompleted Every time Chun Zao did a spin, she found herself sneaking a glance at Yuan Ye. That was when she began to realize things were getting serious. Even more alarming, one day the boy stood right there, gazing at her with an unblinking smile. Liking you is like the donkey ears the king tries to hide. The wind will know, the trees will know, and one day, you will too. The title and blurb were inspired by the fairy tale The King with Donkey Ears. A story about two “good” students sharing a rental; 142.3kFavorites240.4kClicks/ch64.8kGifts

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    So cute! I thought I'd never read a campus romance novel again, but Qibaosu (the author) completely won me over. The innocent, budding romance between the young boys and girls is just perfect! Although the plot became less engaging after they got together, the early ambiguity was so well-written that I loved it. And the mother-daughter relationship was incredibly well-developed; the letter the mother wrote at the end brought tears to my eyes [crying emoji].

26. 26 师 Senior Sister Has Nothing but Peerless Beauty 师姐空有无边美貌 Reward with Food, Punish with Hunger赏饭罚饿Romance762k WordsCompleted [Complete! Thank you for your support] Yao Chixin is the biological daughter of the leader of the Yaoguang Sect, known as "Senior Sister Fuyao." Senior Sister has a lofty status, senior rank, noble standing, and breathtaking beauty... but her cultivation is terrible. She relies on pills to cultivate and magical treasures to survive tribulations. She has hardly suffered at all in her life. She has a father who dotes on her beyond measure and a promising fiance. Yao Chixin lived for two hundred y 43.8kFavorites50.5kClicks/ch30kGifts

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    I almost gave up on the story when I read Chapter 42, where the male lead was humiliated and the female lead said she was going to "chase after him for a thousand miles." But I persevered and read a few more chapters, and I got hooked. It got more and more exciting as it went on, and it wasn't the kind of "chasing after him" story I expected. The male lead genuinely loved the female lead and couldn't bear to see her suffer any injustice. The final revelation of foreshadowing and the closure of the timeline were really satisfying. Almost all the questions I had while reading were answered later. Although the female lead isn't strong and is sometimes really useless, her growth arc is very well written. The only thing I didn't quite like was that I felt the male lead and his ex-husband were developed more thoroughly than the female lead, and they had more memorable moments, which felt a bit awkward while reading.

27. 27 穿 The Male Lead's Ex-Wife in a Period Novel 穿成年代文男主的前妻 Lemon Nine柠檬九Romance458k WordsCompleted After Xie Miao's memories of her previous life awaken, she discovers that she has transmigrated into a period novel. Her father is the village Party secretary, her grandmother is an expert pig farmer, and in the future she'll marry the male lead, her childhood betrothed, becoming the envy of everyone for miles around. Except she's only his disposable ex-wife. Less than two years after they mar 38.2kFavorites187kClicks/ch22kGifts

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    It was neither particularly good nor bad. Compared to the author's works from 2013 and 2014, it seemed rather immature, but I still finished reading it smoothly. There were some enjoyable moments, but I wouldn't read it a second time.

28. 28 那 That Day 那一天 Seven Treasures Crisp七宝酥Romance36k WordsCompleted [Next book: “When the Wind Comes”] That day, Cheng Zhuo decided to die. ·Not a reborn story / short story with irregular updates Theme: As long as you’re alive, anything is possible. Being alive is victory. 35.7kFavorites89.2kClicks/ch10.9kGifts

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    It's quite therapeutic; after reading so many long novels, it's nice to occasionally read a short story to relax. It's just that the romance plot is a bit inexplicable.

29. 29 姑 Miss, Peach Blossoms Are Coming Your Way This April 姑娘你四月有桃花 Seven Treasures Crisp七宝酥Romance6k WordsCompleted A short, sweet springtime romance. Theme: Remember to put on makeup before you go out. 10.7kFavorites118.5kClicks/ch195Gifts

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    These are adorable little cookies.

30. 30 当 When I Went to Walk a Dog and Found Out Its Owner Was a Total Hottie 当我上门遛狗发现狗主人是大帅比后 Seven Treasures Crisp七宝酥Romance394k WordsCompleted [Complete] Chi Zhiyu doesn’t like going out, but after he adopted a puppy and his housekeeper went on vacation, he had to order a dog-walking service to come to his home. The girl who took the job always arrived on time, and seemed to have a special interest in him. She invited him to meals, sent him photos, brought him breakfast, paid close attention to things he’d casually mentioned, and often stared at him without looking away. Chi Zhiyu thought, Living alone as a man really is dangerous, 170.7kFavorites183.7kClicks/ch180.6kGifts

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    A self-deceptive, love-obsessed male lead meets a career-driven female lead with high execution skills. Their story of reconciliation after a breakup is so captivating that I devoured it in one go! Qibaosu is an amazing writer of ambiguity, suspense, and romance! While reading, I was constantly switching between "I'm so happy" and "I'm going to fight you rich people!" The back-and-forth banter between the two in the early stages was hilarious. I really like the female lead; she's capable, efficient, and incredibly good at comforting people. Many lines in the story made me think about relationships in a new way. Having been through so much hardship in real life, my first reaction to seeing a couple in a novel with a huge economic gap was, "Can such a relationship really last a lifetime?" However, I felt the author intentionally downplayed this gap; throughout the book, their love seemed to transcend money. But it's fiction, and love can overcome any obstacle—that's a common occurrence. A very enjoyable read, I'd definitely read it again!

31. 31 六 Winter of Year Sixty-Two 六十二年冬 Duo Li多梨Romance116k WordsCompleted [The simplified Chinese print edition went on sale July 4, 2026] [NetEase Cloud has a perfectly matched playlist called “Winter of Sixty-Two Years”] [A revised edition was released on September 23, 2025. Some sensitive scenes have been slightly edited, and new storylines have been added about Song Mo’s relationship with her mother and her efforts to save herself. The diary conversations between Song Qingping and Song Mo, th 128.1kFavorites218.1kClicks/ch31kGifts

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    The author's writing is fine, the plot is fine, the problem is with me. I didn't expect it to be so poignant before I clicked on it; it made me feel emo late at night. The female lead has a cowardly but proud and incompetent father, and a crazy mother who offers little maternal love and even wants her to have sex with her stepfather for money to become a surrogate. The unhappiness of her family of origin caused her to become depressed in high school, but thankfully, the male lead was there to take care of her meticulously. Later, her condition worsened, and she and the male lead broke up abruptly. She left her hometown, where she had lived for more than ten years, and went to Beijing to work alone. The story begins seven years after the breakup, when the female lead returns to Northeast China and the two reunite. The male lead pretends to be indifferent but takes care of her in every little way. This time, the female lead's will to live is not very strong, and meeting the male lead is unexpected. Later, the male lead learns about the past and the reason for the breakup, and he cries and begs the female lead to try to live for him. The ending, of course, is that the female lead's condition improves and they have a happy ending. Reading this book was incredibly depressing from beginning to end; I felt like I was drowning, unable to breathe. The female lead was so tragic. Although she was ruthless when breaking up with him and didn't care whether he lived or died when they met, I couldn't bring myself to say anything harsh to her. I just hoped she could be happy in the future. The story also included a side couple, a tragic Sino-Soviet love story from the older generation. They loved each other their entire lives, never marrying, but never knowing that the other loved them in return. In the end, they were separated by death. When I read that part, I felt like I suddenly died... It was just too painful!!! Having lived in Northeast China for four years, the food and tourist attractions described by the author felt very familiar, but I wouldn't reread it. I even wish I had never read it; my tolerance for sentimental stories is just too low.

32. 32 蘑 Mushroom, Mushroom 蘑菇蘑菇 Duo Li多梨Romance132k WordsCompleted “A short story, happy ending, funny and sweet romance. Set on a college campus.” After eating some undercooked mushrooms, Lu Canran suddenly began seeing everyone’s true thoughts floating above their heads. The stern proctor had “I want to go home so badly” over his head, while the cleaning lady outside was daydreaming about a duel atop Mount Hua. Even the stray cat passing by on the street could think of nothing but “Sparrows! Sparrows! Sparrows!” Realizing she’d been poisoned, Lu Canran rus 87.8kFavorites103.5kClicks/ch51.9kGifts

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    So good! So good! So good! So good! The female lead accidentally gained the ability to read minds after eating experimental mushrooms, and she read the thoughts of the male lead she secretly loved. It turns out they both had mutual feelings for each other. Their pure love was so sweet it made me swoon! The extra chapters, especially their intimate moments, were also very engaging! The side couple, the pseudo-bones, were also quite interesting. Aside from one somewhat unlikable young Deng and one morally corrupt old Deng, the overall reading experience was very enjoyable.

33. 33 强 How the Strong Are Made 强者是怎样炼成的 Old Liver Mom老肝妈Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [This novel goes premium on the 22nd!] No blurb could do justice to the utterly outrageous content of this novel. She died, then was reborn. When she opened her eyes, she found she’d become a dinosaur, while her former kindred, now human beings, were studying her. They called her the Tyrannosaurus Rex! 1. A leveling-up story, slow burn, with a couple. 2. The female lead doesn’t remember who she is at first. 3. A crossover of horror and Marvel/DC. Theme: What joy it is to crush fate bene 160.8kFavorites216.7kClicks/ch2.2MGifts

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    This was my first time reading a spin-off novel, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Each subplot was interesting and incredibly imaginative. The plot was fantastic, but the romance felt forced and I couldn't connect with it at all.

34. 34 长 A Little Eatery in Chang'an 长安小饭馆 Cherry Cake樱桃糕Romance336k WordsCompleted "Completed in September 2019" For information on the reprinted edition, please visit Weibo @A Jin Jia De Ying Tao Gao Fine rain and a gentle breeze, a little shop with a blue banner, a beautiful foreign barmaid. Fine wine from Xinfeng, tender greens and bamboo shoots, golden pickled fish. Lin Yan, Assistant Prefect of the Capital, turns his attention to the landlady, whose skin is as white as snow and whose eyes are like apricots. It’s truly sad and pitiful for a highborn lady to have fallen s 307.6kFavorites626.6kClicks/ch170.5kGifts

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    The author's writing is excellent, with a storytelling feel to it. It's a classically elegant piece, and the food descriptions are incredibly tempting!

35. 35 在 Before Sunset 在落日之前 Seven Treasures Crisp七宝酥Romance38k WordsCompleted That summer, Chen Xian decided to “run away alone” for a week, as a birthday present to herself for turning twenty-five. Then she met Meng Di, and their elopement began. Crush romance / novella / not updated daily The male lead’s name is pronounced “Di,” and means “beautiful.” Theme: Hard to say. I haven’t figured it out, and can’t think of anything. 47.8kFavorites108.4kClicks/ch10.7kGifts

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    This short story, less than 40,000 words long, is so romantic it almost made me cry. The male and female leads perfectly embody my romantic fantasies. Reading it felt like a beautiful dream; it was impossible not to be captivated. I love the female lead so much! She's independent, excellent, goal-oriented, and proactive. She's straightforward, frank, and free-spirited, sometimes even whimsical and quirky—so adorable!!! The male lead is gentle like the wind, like cool water on a summer's day. I can almost smell the refreshing scent of laundry detergent on him. His interactions with the female lead are so well-mannered and add to his charm. I love their dialogues; they're so compatible. They understand each other perfectly and catch each other's jokes—they're soulmates. I love this book so much I don't know what to do with myself. Thank you to the author for creating such beautiful words, and thank you for letting me encounter this book. Please, everyone, read it!!!

36. 36 穿 After Entering a Cyberpunk Game, I Killed the Boss and Claimed the Throne 穿进赛博游戏后干掉BOSS成功上位 An Bai桉柏Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [I’ve been informed about the incident involving trolls in the comments, and I sincerely apologize to everyone. The inappropriate text in the blurb has been removed. A detailed announcement is in the author’s note for Chapter 1. 2026.04.05] [Updates on the simplified Chinese print edition: See Weibo @An Bai ANBAI. The second volume of the simplified Chinese edition was released on August 22, 2025.] The cyberpunk game with cosmic horror elements, Crimson Earth, is about to be released. Kui Xin 835.4kFavorites1.1MClicks/ch3.4MGifts

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    The most frequent comments while reading were "Sister Xin is awesome" and "kswl" (a Chinese internet slang term for being overjoyed). The author's imagination is amazing! It was incredibly enjoyable to read, but the ending didn't quite wrap things up. Many foreshadowing elements weren't resolved, and the questions about the "cocoon" and the secret cult weren't explained clearly. However, these flaws don't detract from the overall quality, and I will adore it.

37. 37 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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    This is absolutely amazing! It's no exaggeration to say that this meticulously crafted work by the author surpasses 99% of romance novels currently available on Jinjiang Literature City. It's so well-researched, there's not a single flaw. Reading this is incredibly enjoyable, refreshing, and invigorating. The main couple's love is pure and sweet, while the side couples are full of chemistry; each has its own unique flavor, but both are incredibly captivating. The plot is full of twists and turns, avoiding clichés and completely holding your attention. Although the ending was a bit heartbreaking, the author quickly provided sweet moments. For the first time, I felt that 800,000 words was too short, and such a high-quality novel is completely free!!! I really want to give the author a shout-out. However, the author seems to be in poor health; I hope the author stays healthy, safe, and lives a long and healthy life!!!

38. 38 礼 The Gift 礼物 Handpicked Good-for-Nothing钦点废柴Romance415k WordsCompleted ■For publication updates, see Weibo @QindianFeichai■ He is both a demon and a gift. - Good news: No one knows she has a crush on her brother. Bad news: Her brother isn’t human. - “Guys with younger sisters don’t put book baskets on the backs of their bikes.” *No blood relation / not registered in the same household Sharp-tongued, soft-hearted bad boy x quiet girl who gets things done Theme: A love that burns bright in youth 62.4kFavorites55.5kClicks/ch34kGifts

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    I read this book straight through until 4 AM, but couldn't get into it the next morning, so I haven't finished the last 20% of the story. Overall, it's pretty good. Neither the male nor female lead are perfect, likable characters, but their personalities feel realistic and relatable. The female lead has a tough time in the beginning, but thankfully she's adopted by the male lead's family. I especially loved the ambiguous relationship phase; the explicit content is quite intense. I was constantly surprised while reading—could this really be a story from Jinjiang Literature City?! The author is amazing!

39. 39 除 New Year's Eve in a Blizzard 除夕夜，暴雪天 Girl, Don't Cry姑娘别哭Romance179k WordsCompleted On New Year’s Eve, Zeng Buye set out. 100,000 words, not serialized for purchase, road-trip story Theme: A life in the wild 45.9kFavorites46.9kClicks/ch21.9kGifts

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    This is absolutely amazing!!! I'll definitely reread this book; it's incredibly healing and heartwarming. After reading it, I want to travel. The female lead's business partner runs away, she's betrayed by her ex-boyfriend, and her father passes away. Just when she's hit rock bottom and almost in despair, she meets the male lead and a group of travelers. Along the way, she heals herself and finds love. Although they go their separate ways at the end of the trip, they reunite back in the city. The writing is so captivating, the plot so captivating, and the leads so captivating! My limited vocabulary can't describe just how good this book is, but its 10/10 rating is truly well-deserved!!!

40. 40 错 A Mistaken Flirtation 错撩 Qiao Yao翘摇Romance308k WordsCompleted Zheng Shuyi's ex cheated on her. The other woman's uncle drove a Rolls-Royce Phantom, and even his license plate had a showy string of matching digits. A few days after the breakup, Zheng Shuyi happened to spot that very Rolls-Royce Phantom. Thinking of her scumbag ex and the fake innocent woman happily together made her furious. Want to save yourself twenty years of hard work? Dream on. Want to make me family, too? Fine, then I'll become your aunt-in-law. You can show me the proper respect whi 903.7kFavorites1.3MClicks/ch345kGifts

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    Ugly, I regret subscribing to the whole thing.

41. 41 厨 Divine Chef System, But Just a Canteen Worker 厨神系统，但食堂打工 Black Substance黑质Romance666k WordsCompleted [System + food + ensemble cast + comfort reads + lighthearted daily life] After Chen Ran loses her sense of taste and is kicked out of her home, she gets a Cooking God System. As long as she works at different places, she can regain her sense of taste and learn better cooking skills. How could she pass up a deal like that? Let's go! [Working at a kindergarten] Not only do the children get their appetites back, but their parents do, too. A child who's more than two hundred months old tries the k 61.3kFavorites94.6kClicks/ch115.2kGifts

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    This is a very good food-themed novel. The female protagonist is humble, hardworking, eager to learn, and resilient. She doesn't rely on the system as a cheat code but constantly improves her cooking skills through practice. The descriptions of food in the story are also well done; it feels like the author did a lot of research, including everyday snacks and almost lost traditional Chinese dishes, making my mouth water. The parts about the inheritance of culinary skills are also touching, with some parts quite tear-jerking. However, there are quite a few typos and logical inconsistencies in the story, and the author hasn't shown any intention of correcting them even after so long. Couldn't they pay more attention to their work? Finally, there's no romance in the entire story, but it's tagged as a romance—isn't that blatant fraud? The so-called "male lead" only appears in the last chapter, occupying less than one percent of the plot. The author claims that due to limited ability, writing a romance was difficult and could only be done as it is now. If you can't write a romance, just write a no-romance story; the female protagonist is beautiful enough on her own and doesn't necessarily need a man. I don't dislike no-romance stories, but I dislike this kind of deceptive practice of using a romance tag to describe a no-romance story.

42. 42 食 A Feast for Every Taste 食全食美 Little Sweet Potato少地瓜Romance944k WordsCompleted [Negative reviews from jealous haters. Comments are closed.] Shi Yanxing, queen of the food service industry, transmigrated. A leaky, dilapidated house. Broken windows letting in the wind. Old folks and little kids. Their entire fortune amounted to eighteen copper coins. What to do? Go back to her old line of work! From the Great Lu dynasty's first boxed lunch to her hundredth chain restaurant, Shi Yanxing created another food-service legend! A career-minded straight woman who has no interest i 154.1kFavorites310.8kClicks/ch340.1kGifts

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    This is an inspirational food-themed novel about a female protagonist's journey from humble beginnings to success in the capital. The early chapters focus on food descriptions, while the later chapters mainly explore expanding her business and workplace survival skills related to dealing with high-ranking officials. Some plot points involving the protagonist's interpersonal skills and mannerisms made me wonder if the author had passed the civil service exam—her emotional intelligence was so high I had to study every word. However, my only question is the earlier mention that the protagonist died of old age before traveling to ancient times, possessing the soul of an old woman in the body of a young girl. Furthermore, she later ends up with a man old enough to be her grandson. This detail occasionally makes me feel uneasy, but since the comments section is closed, I can't ask others and can only agonize over it myself.

43. 43 东 The Eastern Palace's Blessed Concubine (Qing Dynasty) 东宫福妾（清穿） The Southern Wind Never Ends南风不尽Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [The print edition goes on presale at 7:00 p.m. on March 28, with a limited number of copies featuring special author signatures! The print edition also includes several exclusive bonus chapters. If you love A Wan and the Crown Prince, go check it out!] After working herself to the bone for 996 years, Cheng Wanyun finally dropped dead from exhaustion. She transmigrated, but before she could enjoy the good life for more than a few days, she was assigned the lowly title of a palace maid in the Yu 177.4kFavorites427.7kClicks/ch410.6kGifts

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    Amazing! A masterpiece! A divine work! I couldn't read anything else for a long time after finishing it. Finding this one on my first Qing Dynasty time-travel novel was incredibly lucky. Whether it's love and family, court intrigue and power struggles, or the complexities and contradictions of human nature, everything is portrayed vividly. All the characters are lively, vibrant, and three-dimensional. The overall writing style has a strong classical feel, and even the modern elements are well-integrated and don't feel out of place. Aside from a few typos, the author didn't fix them after finishing the book, there are no other flaws. I love this book so much! I'm really looking forward to the author writing something similar again!

44. 44 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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    Strong female lead! The plot is imaginative and exciting, with a series of satisfying moments of the seemingly weak but actually strong characters getting their comeuppance. The ensemble cast is well-written; I enjoyed the friendship between the female lead and her friends. I didn't really find the romance storyline appealing.

45. 45 和 After Dying Together With the Male Protagonist 和男主同归于尽后 Hua Qi画七Romance647k WordsCompleted The first volume of the print edition, "Same Tide: Mortal World", goes up for preorder at 7 p.m. on December 21, 2024. For updates, follow @Jinjiang Hua Qi. This story is featured on the homepage and has drawn a lot of comments lately, including heated arguments that have turned into long threads. The author is unwell and has been going back and forth to the hospital, so they don’t have the energy to moderate the comments. The comment section is now closed. Thank you for understanding. Blurb: 453.6kFavorites688.9kClicks/ch443.7kGifts

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    Oh my god, this is so incredibly good!!! I absolutely loved it, and even though it's been a long time since I finished reading it, I can still clearly remember the plot. The female lead is a super-powerful woman—powerful, intelligent, and beautiful. In her past life, she was too soft-hearted and saved someone who ultimately betrayed her, causing the deaths of many people. Reborn, she chooses to save another person (the male lead), healing him and teaching him cultivation. The male lead is cold, ruthless, and merciless to outsiders, but in front of the female lead, he's like a devoted puppy. His background is also very strong, which I'll explain later. The plot is incredibly engaging, with subtle foreshadowing that leads to the final reveal, even bringing the past life's events back together. In the end, the scumbag from her past life gets his just deserts. It has satisfying moments, tear-jerking moments, and funny moments, and every character is well-developed. It's definitely worth watching!

46. 46 诸 Everything Is Auspicious, Nothing Is Forbidden 诸事皆宜百无禁忌 Mu Mu Zi木沐梓Romance321k WordsCompleted When Qiu Xinran was young and foolish, she once lived in the capital for three years. During a war in the northwest, with no one at court to take charge, she cast a divination in front of everyone. Her reading sent the bedridden heir of the Xia family to the war-torn frontier. Seven years later, Qiu Xinran returns to Chang'an, just as the sickly heir from back then, now the Marquis of Dingbei, comes home victorious. The capital's gambling houses open betting pools on when the marquis will settle 268.3kFavorites353.4kClicks/ch110.5kGifts

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    A Crown Prince and a Female Taoist Priest. The female lead is sent by her master to train as a fortune teller in the palace. The male lead is a sickly crown prince (his illness is feigned). The two had some interaction in the palace when they were young. Later, the female lead used her divination to send the male lead to the battlefield. They meet again seven years later. To outsiders, they seem to be at odds, but they secretly develop feelings for each other. The female lead is quite cute. There isn't much focus on their relationship after they get together, but overall it's quite sweet.

47. 47 奉 Married By Decree 奉旨成亲 The Gentleman Breaks a Branch其君折枝Romance866k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later / Mutual pining / Childhood friends] Xu Duanyi was graceful and refined, born into a distinguished family. Among the elite families of the capital, countless sons of nobles wanted to marry her. Xie Qingya was a spoiled, dissolute young man. Though exceptionally handsome, his family was in decline, and he was a failure himself. No one expected two people like them to end up together. When the imperial decree arranging their marriage was issued, the sons of the capita 82kFavorites77.9kClicks/ch27kGifts

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    It's a story of marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, but it's a mutual, unrequited romance with a touch of power struggle. I can't remember the plot at all, but I vaguely recall enjoying it quite a bit when I watched it.

48. 48 谁 Who’s Talking Trash About Me? 谁在说小爷的坏话？ Sing of the Wind and Go风歌且行Romance722k WordsCompleted [This novel has been published in simplified Chinese.] Orphaned young, Lu Shujin is raised in her aunt's home. When she turns sixteen, her aunt finds her a husband and bargains for a good price. The night before her wedding, Lu Shujin packs her things and runs away. After arriving in the bustling city of Yuncheng, she hears that Haizhou Academy is offering free admission, with meals and lodging included. To avoid her aunt's search, Lu Shujin disguises herself as a boy, takes the entrance exam, 189.1kFavorites214.6kClicks/ch99.7kGifts

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    This is an ancient campus romance novel, but it involves political intrigue. The female protagonist is an orphan who was adopted by her aunt. Her aunt wants her to marry a lame man in his thirties, but she refuses and elopes, disguising herself as a man to enter an academy. The male protagonist is a prince who, for various reasons, has to bide his time at the academy. The main plot revolves around life at the academy, while the underlying plot involves the power struggles and intrigues surrounding the succession. Although the female protagonist relies more on the male protagonist overall, she possesses her own charm, is resourceful, and carefully navigates the situation while disguised as a man, enduring considerable hardship along the way. The ending is utopian and fairytale-like, but I like happy endings, so this one was quite good.

49. 49 年21+ The Cannon-Fodder Ex-Wife Finds Happiness 年代文炮灰原配幸福起来 Xiu Ce袖侧Romance502k WordsCompleted 191.8kFavorites410.6kClicks/ch390.1kGifts

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    I can't resist good period dramas. Although there's a child-raising element, the kids are well-behaved and not annoying at all. It's also one of the few novels that doesn't shy away from that decade. The author has solid writing skills and handles the plot with ease. Although the ending with the genius boy is a bit abstract, the overall quality is better than the flaws.

50. 50 向 Offering a Salted Fish to the Patriarch 向师祖献上咸鱼 Fu Hua扶华Romance324k WordsCompleted Liao Tingyan, a newly initiated disciple with the lowest seniority, has actually subdued the terrifying, peerlessly powerful demon patriarch of the Gengchen Immortal Mansion, stirring up a heated discussion. Junior Sister Liao, how did you manage that? Liao Tingyan: …By relying on my natural talent for doing nothing? This novel has been published in print under the title Offering the Fish. It is available at Dangdang and the Tmall Yueduji flagship store. Theme: 923.5kFavorites1.8MClicks/ch760.3kGifts

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    This book opened the door to Xianxia novels for me! It has just the right amount of humor, and while there are some angst-filled moments later on, they're not too many. I'll definitely reread it two or three times!

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