Niche BG Reads, Part One 小众bg文（一）

1. 1 诸 The Honored Ladies of the Gardens 诸园贵人 Yan Jiao晏焦Romance600k WordsOngoing [A dignified and graceful wise ruler X a bewitching, scheming favored consort] In the winter of 1999, Zhong Wei, who had gone to Shanghai to make her own way, was struck by a drunk driver's car late at night and transmigrated to the Eastern Han dynasty before 79 AD. By chance, she became Lady Jia, who had yet to enter Yong'an Palace or marry Emperor Ming of Han, Liu Zhuang. A history novice who had never read the Book of the Later Han, she became the granddaughter of Jia Fu, one of the Twenty- 2.9kFavorites4kClicks/ch4.1kGifts

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   There are relatively few novels about the Han Dynasty period, and I am personally very interested in this one. The writing style is also classical and elegant, and the male and female protagonists are complex and deep, not flat characters. The novel gets better and better in the middle and later stages, and the romance is very deep. There's a potential pitfall early on: the female lead's sister's character is mediocre, which causes a plot hole in the female lead's character as she repeatedly pleads for her cousin who cheated on Emperor Wen of Han.

2. 2 今21+ There’s Still Warmth Tonight 今夜尚有余温 Heavy Curtain帘重Romance649k WordsCompleted 64.8kFavorites73kClicks/ch103.1kGifts

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   This is a story about a rich young master and a nanny, with a very engaging romance. The author is skilled at writing stories with complex love-hate relationships. The male lead has a very domineering, feudal father figure vibe, and the female lead has a slightly detached, almost lifeless personality. The sex scenes between the two are also quite intense.

3. 3 她 Her Jungle Law 她的丛林法则 Ke Lixie可莉谢Romance192k WordsCompleted Jiang Lili is beautiful, fierce, and ambitious. Yet she is also quiet, ruthless, and deliberate in every move, like a leopard stalking through the jungle. She enters the glittering world of high society and plays its social games as deftly as a card game, a master of the waves amid a raging storm. She sets her sights on the prize everyone covets and gradually makes her way to his side. But the story begins in a small town, at a construction site, in a humble shack, with a little girl who has ne 31.3kFavorites30.3kClicks/ch20.8kGifts

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   The entire text is free. It features a truly cunning and intelligent female protagonist, much like a cheetah in the jungle—ambitious and determined. She schemes relentlessly to overcome social class barriers. The plot is quite interesting, and the author's suspense is well-crafted, especially the final revelation of the magic trick she orchestrated, where all the foreshadowing from earlier chapters is brought to life. It's a rather unique book among those featuring cunning female protagonists. The female lead's scheming is the biggest highlight of this story, and the portrayals of the male and female leads, as well as the male and female supporting characters, are also very realistic. Unfortunately, the romance is not delicate enough and is a bit too simplistic. In short, it was a grand magic show.

4. 4 荷 The Lotus Breeze Whispers 荷风如诉 Tang Jia Lili棠葭离离Romance891k WordsCompleted I write whatever I dream up, wherever I dream it. I have no outline or experience, so I revise the story from time to time. I take no responsibility for pirated copies~ A contented, easygoing, laid-back, honest heroine VS An aloof, devoted, utterly self-consistent love-struck hero * Both are virgins * Height and build difference * The hero falls in love at first sight and imagines it's mutual at first; later he gets embarrassed and angry, then resorts to force to keep her 15.4kFavorites15.5kClicks/ch13.9kGifts

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   The author's first story features an honest, laid-back female protagonist and a dark, possessive, and twisted male protagonist. This story is somewhat like a lower-budget version of "Bi He," with a significant class difference between the male and female leads, and the male lead's possessiveness is also abnormal. After meeting the female protagonist, the male lead forcibly takes her as his own. The female lead is sometimes too saintly. Throughout the story, she encounters many people who need help, and she always relies on the male lead to help many female supporting characters, thus getting herself into trouble. There are too many repetitive plots like this, which completely lowers the continuity of the story and makes it rather boring. Secondly, the author's description of the male protagonist's wealthy family is particularly unrealistic. Even though a lot of information is written about it, it is still impossible to feel the sense of a super-rich family. It is the same problem that ordinary romance novels have when describing wealthy families. No matter how many luxury brands are mentioned, they still feel like just ordinary nouveau riche. In short, it's a lower-budget version of Bihe, but those who like double C can watch it.

5. 5 阿21+ A Yuan and Third Uncle 阿媛与三叔 rosemary525Romance159k WordsOngoing 588Favorites1.1kClicks/ch119Gifts

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   I really enjoy this author's writing; their older woman/younger man stories are fantastic, written in a way that's both slice-of-life and never too bland. I also recommend this author's locked novel, *The Wind in the Wilderness*, which is also an older woman/younger man story—highly recommended! (And it's completely free!)

6. 6 村 There’s a Bone Spirit in the Village 村里有只白骨精 Qing Ge Yi Pian清歌一片Romance322k WordsCompleted The witch has thirty-six tricks up her sleeve. She'll capture a man and make him do the hard work. A skeleton spirit's on the loose in the village. Uncle, watch out! The female lead has questionable morals. Don't read if that's not your thing. Thanks to reader Beibei for the cover. Tip: Sometimes the site glitches and you can't see new chapters. If that happens, try changing the WWW at the top to MY and refreshing. Add this story to your favorites ★~Click here to add it~★ Theme: 41.4kFavorites161.8kClicks/ch7.8kGifts

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   It's a rather old book, but the writing and plot are still quite good. The female protagonist travels to ancient times, and the male protagonist is an ancient native. The female protagonist is a selfish little devil, while the male protagonist is more of an honest man. The emotional entanglement between the two is very engaging, and the sexual tension is also very high.

7. 7 伦 The Daily Life of a Full-Time Housewife in London 伦敦全职主妇的日常生活 Weaving Clouds with Brocade提花织云锦Romance200k WordsCompleted Yang Yi has just graduated from high school and hasn't yet started university when she transmigrates to London in the 1960s. With no identification, she's about to be treated as an illegal immigrant. The English she'd studied for the written portion of the college entrance exam is completely useless. What should she do?! Luckily, the British dramas she'd watched to practice her listening comprehension come to her rescue. The handsome gentleman on the street corner, with his brown-green eyes 12.4kFavorites23.1kClicks/ch9kGifts

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   This is a fanfiction of "I Am the Prime Minister," but I haven't watched the original series. You can also read it as a slice-of-life story set in London. The only downside is that the ending is a bit rushed.

8. 8 夜 A Night Stroll Through the Happy Tower 夜游喜塔 Zombie Granny僵尸嬷嬷Romance160k WordsCompleted In 1997, Ye Ci dumped Liang Yanping when he loved her most, then turned and fell into someone else's arms. In 2002, Liang Yanping returned to China, successful in his career and with a new partner by his side. Ye Ci, meanwhile, was alone and still broke as ever. "Don't think I'll suddenly grow a conscience, Liang Yanping. I've never regretted my decision back then. If I could choose again, I'd still abandon you without hesitation." "Of course. Who would expect you to have a conscience?" They 58.9kFavorites72.9kClicks/ch24.1kGifts

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   A romantic entanglement between a mature man and woman. The male and female protagonists were separated in their youth due to unforeseen circumstances. After reuniting, they still harbor physical attraction to each other. Their relationship is marked by a bittersweet emotional rollercoaster and intense sexual tension. Throughout the story, you truly feel that the male and female leads are a match made in heaven, destined to be together even after their separation. Warnings: There might be some melodramatic elements and questionable values, but I personally don't mind that. Also, the novel is quite short, and sometimes the romance develops too quickly.

9. 9 清 A Quiet Record 清寥记 Zombie Granny僵尸嬷嬷Romance154k WordsCompleted Warning: The leads are not each other's first partners. If that bothers you, don't read. That year, the seventh granduncle of the clan celebrated his birthday. They put up a stage for an opera, laid out a banquet, and invited relatives, friends, local gentry, and prominent officials to attend. Hong Yu was there too. The county magistrate arrived as the banquet began. Magistrate Zhang was infamous for his greed, constantly coming up with new pretexts to extort favors. The children had heard the 24.9kFavorites61.2kClicks/ch10.9kGifts

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   This story is about men and women in ancient times, both mature and with somewhat questionable values, yet the tension between them is palpable. This author excels at writing about niche themes. I highly recommend other works by this author; my personal favorite is "Floating Sand."

10. 10 刽 The Executioner and the Tofu Beauty 刽子手与豆腐西施 Drunken Little Immortal醉小仙Romance228k WordsCompleted A heap of melodramatic tropes, disguised as fiery passion, but really just the trivial ups and downs of domestic life. A domineering, ruthless executioner and a mediocre tofu seller. Their fiery clashes after marriage gradually give way to a sweet, happy life as they learn to fit together in the ordinary days. Warning: This story has a stepmother plot, though she's an unconventional stepmother. If you can't stomach that, don't come in. It's even more of a minefield than my Scum Husband story. 3.7kFavorites44.5kClicks/ch1.4kGifts

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    This is a historical time-travel novel with a realistic writing style. The author is very good at writing about people from the lower class in ancient society. It is a relatively realistic story about the lower class in ancient times. The male protagonist is such a person from the lower class in ancient society. The feudal nature of the era is fully reflected in him (he is not a good person). However, the process of the male and female protagonists getting along is inexplicably full of tension. Warning: The male lead is impure, has warped values, and exhibits all the flaws typical of people from the lower classes in ancient times.

11. 11 公 The Princess-Syndrome University 公主病的大学 Zou Zhouzhou邹粥粥Romance617k WordsCompleted If being a princess is an illness, Shen Mo is already terminally ill. A campus romance between a poor commoner and a rich real estate heir. Xu Shao: "Do all girls want to be princesses?" Shen Mo: "I want to be the Snow Queen!" Xu Shao: "The one who builds illegal structures out of ice sculptures?" Shen Mo: "..." Xu Shao: "I'll give you a plot of land. Build whatever you want!" Shen Mo: "Are you a prince?" Xu Shao: "I'm a property developer." Announcement: This story will become a paid novel on 19.4kFavorites55.6kClicks/ch20kGifts

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    A Mary Sue novel with a touch of realism, a personal favorite of mine: a poor, ordinary girl x a rich, second-generation heir. This author is quite good at writing this kind of realistic fairy tale.

12. 12 我 My Second Master 我家二爷 TwentineRomance22k WordsCompleted Tell me, what's the most valuable thing in the world? A mountain of gold and silver. Wrong. Then what is it? A prodigal son turning over a new leaf. A short, silly, lightweight story. Just read it for fun. Theme: 96kFavorites1.1MClicks/ch12.5kGifts

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    This is a historical romance novel about a dissolute young master who reforms. The female lead is a strong-willed servant girl, and after reading the whole story, you'll understand why the male lead is attracted to her. The only downside is that it's too short; there's so much more to the plot, and the romance could have been explored further.

13. 13 当 Leading Lady 当家花旦 He Xi姀锡Romance909k WordsCompleted [Complete! Anyone like domineering CEO stories? The kind with coercive possession and relentless pressure?] My next story, Your Older Cousin Is Here, is now underway. It's about the scheming older man Zhou Chen and the sweet, obedient Shi Yan. Head on over to the neighboring page! An old-school domineering CEO falls in love with me. The heroine is gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous: beautiful and aloof, with a face like a goddess, from school to the entertainment industry. She is a poor student whos 16.5kFavorites44.8kClicks/ch12.6kGifts

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    A domineering CEO x a female celebrity in the entertainment industry—it's a bit like an old-fashioned novel, a genre I personally enjoy. The female lead comes from a very difficult family, and the male lead is somewhat forceful and demanding. The writing style is rather rudimentary, but the emotional changes between the male and female leads are portrayed quite delicately.

14. 14 小 Xiao Si, Go After That Jerk 小四，向着渣男进攻 A Little Bug一只虫Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A calculating, cold-blooded woman. A woman who takes "putting on an act" to the extreme. A woman who embodies all kinds of female lead and supporting character traits, including the green-tea type, the fake innocent white lotus, and the black-hearted schemer. One day, in one month of one year, she was captured by the original wife's Revenge No. 101. Then a series of melodramatic, ridiculous, and doom-laden events unfolded. One-line blurb 1: This is a series of battles in which the fourth woman 14.3kFavorites76.8kClicks/ch3.1kGifts

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    This quick transmigration novel features many male leads, and the female lead is quite scummy with questionable morals, but the sex scenes are quite exciting. I personally highly recommend the post-apocalyptic world. This author's novels generally have very satisfying sex scenes.

15. 15 炮 The Cannon Fodder Is a Scheming Beauty (Quick Transmigration) 炮灰是心机美人（快穿） Fish Feizi鱼非子Romance1.0M WordsCompleted My next novel will be "There's a Cousin Miss in the Mansion (Quick Transmigration)"~ Please check out my upcoming novels "The Heroine Is So Strange (Quick Transmigration)" and "The Long-Dead Moonlight Empress Has Returned." The blurbs are at the very bottom~ Blurb: Bao Shan always takes on the role of a beautiful but short-lived cannon-fodder character... 1. Rebellious young marquis x gentle, considerate older sister (completed) In a historical romance, she's a merchant's daughter among refu 45.6kFavorites88.2kClicks/ch29.8kGifts

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    This is a story featuring a cunning yet gentle female lead. The female lead doesn't have many special advantages, and the male leads are more realistic. It's not the typical sweet romance novel, but watching how the female lead gradually wins over the male lead in each world is quite interesting. Also, most of the worlds are set in ancient times, and the male leads often exhibit feudalistic male chauvinism. You can choose a world that interests you.

16. 16 末 [The Walking Dead] Surviving the Apocalypse [行尸走肉]末世求生 Mermaid's Tail人鱼尾巴Romance684k WordsCompleted I've always wanted to write a zombie story, so I'm writing this one out of love. (I really need your comments and support, since this is the Arctic Circle!) A more realistic apocalypse, with a heroine who grows over time and has no golden finger. Her initial skills are doing laundry, cooking, and writing. Watch her transform from a laundry maid into a female boss. Daryl is the main pairing, Shane is the secondary pairing, and Carver is the Reaper pairing. There are sweet moments and heartbrea 2.6kFavorites3.7kClicks/ch2.5kGifts

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    A very rare fanfiction of The Walking Dead. Extremely angsty. The female lead's growth arc is very well-developed, and the characters are portrayed in a way that avoids stereotyping, capturing their complexity and the cruelty of the apocalypse. However, the later romantic relationship between the male and female leads is rather bittersweet. Their values ​​are genuinely different; the male lead is too morally driven, creating a significant barrier between him and the female lead.

17. 17 日 [□□] Before Sunrise [□□]日出之前 Gazing at the Fine Times望韶光Romance748k WordsCompleted A powerful, reserved, and gentle male spy x an intelligent, refined noblewoman "We are loyal to the Führer." "A lie." "I love my German homeland." "A lie." "I love you." "A lie... No... That's impossible." Two endings. Choose the ending you want based on the chapter titles. *1. Most of the worldbuilding is based on the history of World War II, though some details have been changed for the sake of the plot. I'll explain in the author's notes. 2. Some characters are based on the Soviet televisi 3.9kFavorites1.9kClicks/ch658Gifts

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    A World War II novel (full text free!), Featuring a spy protagonist and a noblewoman. Both leads are highly intelligent and shrewd, engaging in a battle of wits and courage, a complex interplay of emotions and strategic maneuvering between two clever individuals. A very well-written World War II novel with meticulous historical detail and a well-developed cast of wartime characters. It's not just a simple WWII romance; highly recommended.

18. 18 季 The Bay Where the Monsoon Blows [Hong Kong] 季风吹拂的港湾[港] Qi Cha岐茶Romance438k WordsCompleted Next up: The Old Days of Hong Kong A family story about the Xu family during the Republican era, in the same series as this novel. Blurb: Chinese-British mixed heritage, a star sent by heaven, a beauty ranked among the best, and a major film star vs. a financial titan, a human money-printing machine, and a wealthy heir with a thousand schemes | Hong Kong-style entertainment industry x business warfare | 1990s An unconventional Hong Kong-style romance | Neon-lit Kowloon vs. the shimmering lux 18.5kFavorites25.9kClicks/ch23.8kGifts

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    This is a relatively niche Hong Kong-style period novel, set a few years before Hong Kong's return to China. The female lead is a mixed-race female celebrity, and the male lead is a wealthy heir. Both are incredibly cunning, and the story involves a battle of wits and courage. The novel's content extends beyond the entertainment industry, also including business warfare (and the decisions made by wealthy families during that special period). The romantic relationship between the two is also complex, going beyond ordinary love.

19. 19 一 A Splendid Robe 一袭华袍 Zhang Dingding张鼎鼎Romance440k WordsCompleted This novel is also known as The Big Shot Is Obsessed with Me. Zhang Yunqing has no interest in Li Zeting at all, and can't understand why this big shot on the rich list has gone crazy over her. Is it because she's been married? Because she has a child? Or because she has a big appetite? On the night he failed the college entrance exam, Li Zeting, who had never before felt uncertain about the future, met Zhang Yunqing, who had been hurt by her family. He thought they had merely crossed paths, n 6.1kFavorites20kClicks/ch14.1kGifts

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    The female lead is an ordinary person who is married and has children, while the male lead is a wealthy man who has liked her since high school. They were separated after high school and reunited many years later. Those who enjoy CEO romance novels can check it out; the character development is realistic and not unrealistic. This author also wrote a story about the female protagonist's rebirth called "Eleven Years of Misalignment," and the emotional entanglement between the two is really captivating.

20. 20 秋 Qiu Xiang and Tang Bohu 秋香与唐伯虎 Luo Zhen洛枕Romance311k WordsCompleted Blurb: I woke up and found myself transmigrated with a romance RPG. Character: Qiuxiang Charm: 80 (max 120) Skills: Smile, coy smile, silly grin, gentle smile, and so on... Items: First-class maid outfit, one hairpin exchanged as a token of love ?? Currently available romance options: Tang Bohu, Hua Wen, Hua Wu, Prince Ning. Currently locked characters: Grand Tutor Hua, Zhu Zhishan, Wen Zhengming, Zhou Chen. I don't want to become Hua Wen or Hua Wu's concubine, and I don't want to get involved 3.1kFavorites6.1kClicks/ch82Gifts

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    This is an old-fashioned free novel featuring a time-traveling Qiu Xiang and the historical Tang Yin. The system has a minor presence, the writing style leans towards serious drama, and the romantic relationship between the male and female leads is rather subtle, with a sense of unspoken understanding.

21. 21 超 [Western Crossover] A Superhero's Sweet Dream [综英美]超英美梦 Mei Zhi玫织Romance508k WordsCompleted To gain the energy of key characters, she travels to different worlds and falls in love with superheroes. Pope is warmhearted and considerate. Through her understanding and empathy, she becomes the superheroes' soulmate. No one can claim to save others. All we can do is offer them genuine kindness. A heartfelt romance! Reading guide: 1. Extremely, extremely sweet. A female-led romance. The pacing is a little fast in the first few chapters, and may improve a bit later, but this is still a romance 24.6kFavorites67.9kClicks/ch14.7kGifts

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    My top 3 favorite crossover otome novels (fantasy/romance/fantasy/adventure) are mainly featuring various superheroes. They don't have many plot lines and focus primarily on romance.

22. 22 五 Mayling 五月泠 Bright Moon Pendant明月珰Romance752k WordsCompleted At first, everyone who read it thought the male lead loved the female lead. Later, even the female lead thought he might have a crush on her. Later still, everyone around the male lead thought he loved her. Eventually, even the author believed he loved her. But actually… Please click in and follow the author. I’d love your support, and you’ll get a notification when I update. Currently updating My Weibo Theme: 51.4kFavorites179.7kClicks/ch90.8kGifts

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    This is my personal favorite ancient Chinese romance novel featuring cousins. The female lead is insecure and withdrawn, while the male lead is scheming. Neither of them are perfect characters, and the story revolves around a complex emotional entanglement. It's a bit angsty overall, but the development of their relationship feels natural. This author's works are generally like this; the male lead is somewhat of a jerk, but the development of the relationship between the male and female leads is logical. Although it's quite heart-wrenching, the characters' actions don't feel out of character, and the author's writing is excellent. It's a truly irreplaceable novel.

23. 23 系 System: Please Call Me Lei Feng 系统之请叫我雷锋 First Day of the First Month元月初一Romance418k WordsCompleted Not a conventional System novel, but a battle of wits featuring highly intelligent characters. This story is grounded in reality, not pure romance. I'm most afraid of meeting you again, when I've already prepared myself. [This story is grounded in reality, not pure romance. No nitpicking, no ranking comparisons, and no reposting, please.] Theme: 15kFavorites35.7kClicks/ch4kGifts

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    This is an atypical intellectual battle novel; the back-and-forth between the male and female leads is quite interesting, and it contains many political struggles. The characters of the male and female leads are also very unique.

24. 24 每 [Horror Crossover] Every Day, I'm Grateful to Still Be Alive [综恐]每天都在庆幸自己还活着 Qingcheng Alley青城小巷Romance528k WordsOngoing [Entire novel free to read, written for love, updated irregularly.] [The source file for the second half of Law and Order: Men and Women was damaged, so those chapters are temporarily locked and left blank.] →This novel isn't for everyone, so please read the warnings in Chapter 28 to avoid any unpleasant surprises. Thank you!← →No CP tag. Dark, not sweet, and not a traditional power fantasy. Everyone has different tastes, and the author can't promise this story will satisfy everyone.← Blurb W 27.1kFavorites46.7kClicks/ch20.5kGifts

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    This is a collection of free, long-form horror fanfiction, featuring many villainous characters from Korean dramas, and leaning towards a darker tone.

25. 25 上 Come Aboard 上船 Seven Treasures Crisp七宝酥Romance470k WordsCompleted Of the Thirty-Six Stratagems, winning through the stomach is best. *This is an inspiring story about a Chinese girl who is taken hostage and survives against all odds with her superb cooking skills. *This is a beautiful (tragic) romance about a pirate captain who is first captured through the stomach, then the heart, by an unkillable Oriental. Modern setting + all kinds of delicious food + traveling around the world; This story could also be called On the Table. Long live our great foodie empi 14.8kFavorites87kClicks/ch1.1kGifts

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    The male lead is a pirate captain, and the female lead is a kidnapped hostage. The story is set in modern times, with the female lead focusing on cooking, and the two travel the world together. It's a relatively old-fashioned story with a writing style somewhat reminiscent of anime and manga, and the female lead's cooking style is reminiscent of the popular cooking show "Cooking Master Boy." It's not entirely realistic, so it depends on individual preferences. It contains some morally questionable elements, and the female lead has a bit of Stockholm syndrome. Personally, I quite like stories with this kind of niche setting.

26. 26 兰 LAN Xiang’s Destiny 兰香缘 He Yanshan禾晏山136k WordsOngoing The story of a little maid living in a grand household. Xiao He's modern romance: a cheerful, adorable story. Click to transmigrate. 34.1kFavorites35.6kClicks/ch986Gifts

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    Top 3 ancient romance novels featuring forced marriage: the male lead is a playboy, and the female lead is a former rich young lady who is reborn as a servant. The writing style is classical and elegant. The female protagonist may feel wronged, but the whole story conforms to ancient logic and common sense, and the plot is not abrupt.

27. 27 她 Crossover: She Is Tomie [综]她是富江 Su Xusu苏絮苏Romance353k WordsCompleted A quick transmigration romance, with a happy ending and a one-on-one pairing. Below is an overview of the first world in the quick transmigration story. Announcement: Update on October 6 in the afternoon. A beauty too wicked and breathtaking to behold can only be kept safe by the king's side. To Smaug, she was the most magnificent treasure in the entire kingdom. "Your name is the princess captured by the dragon." "Fujie." The girl smiled faintly. Cared for by the dragon among its treasures, the 11.7kFavorites49.6kClicks/ch4kGifts

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    This is a crossover novel featuring beautiful female characters. The female lead is a weakened version of Tomie, unable to replicate but not dead. She's a somewhat cowardly yet manipulative and vicious beauty. Personally, I feel this Tomie character is well-balanced, not overly Mary Sue-ish. The novel is primarily a crossover story, and I highly recommend the three worlds of the Elf King, Mycroft, and McAvoy—they're all fantastic. The male leads all have a certain degree of controlling nature, as this is the only way to keep Tomie in check. Furthermore, the male leads don't become evil or out of character; they largely maintain their original character settings.

28. 28 海 The Siren 海妖 Meal Card饭卡Romance365k WordsCompleted Many, many years later, the Mediterranean is still full of tales about him. A pale youth, white as a sea monster, emerges from the ocean. He swings a giant scythe to reap lives, his black eyes empty of stars and moonlight. This is the best of times: the Age of Exploration, new continents, science, art, gold, and sea power. It is also the worst of times: pirates, the Church, witches, the Black Death, and inquisitions for heresy. A romance of blood and fire, a concerto of light and shadow: this i 44.1kFavorites90.2kClicks/ch4.9kGifts

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    This story has a strong medieval European feel, depicting a grand and epic sea voyage. The male lead is a pirate captain, whom I personally consider the best-written captain character; his portrayal is incredibly vivid, and I absolutely love his character. However, I dislike the female lead's character and wouldn't read it a second time. Warning: This content is for those who are fastidious or averse to cleanliness. Those who are fastidious should definitely not read this, as it may raise your blood pressure.

29. 29 重 Reborn: The Scumbag Husband and His Top Student Wife 重生渣夫与学霸妻 Drunken Little Immortal醉小仙Romance225k WordsCompleted I’ve always wanted to write another story about a scumbag husband, but lots of readers said they really liked the little joys and sweetness in Reborn and Extra Sweet. They found it relaxing, so I decided to write a modern story about a scumbag husband, set in a fresh, youthful school romance. The scumbag husband here doesn’t visit prostitutes or gamble. He’s just a little tyrannical and can’t stand losing, the kind of person who hurts others without benefiting himself. The heroine is naive and c 2.3kFavorites42.4kClicks/ch200Gifts

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    The entire novel is free and leans towards a realistic style. The female lead is a reborn obedient girl, and the male lead is a school bully with a rather domineering personality. Both the male and female leads fit my ideal type quite well, and their interactions are quite sweet. The author portrays ordinary people in a very vivid way. I recommend this author's locked novel, *Rebirth: Extremely Sweet*, which also features a naive and sweet female lead and a scumbag male lead. If you can accept the writing style, I also recommend this author's *Scumbag Husband and Wise Wife*, a time-travel novel set in ancient times. The male lead perfectly embodies the lower class of ancient society; all the negative adjectives can be applied to him, but the interactions between the male and female leads are quite interesting.

30. 30 理 Ideal Mary Sue [Quick Transmigration] 理想型玛丽苏[快穿] Water Dragon水龙Romance267k WordsCompleted Synopsis: Su Wen had known since childhood that she was different from everyone else. After seeing someone just once, she could picture their ideal type in her mind, and it was easy for her to dress up as the kind of person they liked. Ever since kindergarten, Su Wen had received countless admirers. The chocolates and candy never stopped... Su Wen enjoyed being adored by all her pursuers, perfectly content... Until one day, she realized that all her admirers had gone freaking dark... (1) Ancient 12.7kFavorites67.7kClicks/ch3.5kGifts

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    The female lead is cunning and cute. Although it's a Mary Sue story, the romantic relationships in each world are quite logical. It's not a mindless Mary Sue story. Watching the female lead conquer the male lead in each world is also very sweet. It's a quick transmigration novel that will make your heart flutter.

31. 31 回 Back to the 1960s 回到六零年代 Zou Zhouzhou邹粥粥Romance588k WordsCompleted Ye Qing stockpiles supplies while waiting for the apocalypse, but unexpectedly transmigrates to 1961. With no family or relatives, she arrives alone in an unfamiliar era. You need ration coupons to buy food and clothing coupons for clothes. You must carry a travel permit when you go out. Pots, pans, and other household goods require industrial coupons, and each person gets just two liang of cooking oil a month. Doing business is profiteering. Raising livestock means getting your tail cut off. To 26kFavorites169kClicks/ch15.2kGifts

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    A rather unique period drama, the female lead is a time-traveler, and the male lead is a police officer who initially suspects her of being a spy. The characters are realistically portrayed, and the story features many subtle subplots. Set before the Cultural Revolution, the background hides numerous undercurrents beneath a calm surface. (Personally, I quite like this type of cunning and calculating male lead). A heads-up: This review is based on your personal acceptance of the male and female leads' personalities. I personally found them acceptable, so you might want to read the full review first.

32. 32 从 Starting with Tang and Song Poets (Quick Transmigration) 从唐宋诗人开始（快穿） Riding a Crane to Yangzhou骑鹤下扬州Romance667k WordsOngoing The hot-tempered Lin Wujiu never studies properly. She can't memorize classical poems or prose, and she constantly mixes up historical figures and their stories. Her everyday complaints include, "This is driving me crazy," "I can't understand any of this," and "Why did they have to write so many poems when they had nothing better to do?" After she once again ranks at the bottom in both Chinese and history, her mother angrily kicks her into a game called Study Your Poems and Improve Every Day, de 4.6kFavorites6kClicks/ch11.7kGifts

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    This is a super niche quick transmigration novel centered around famous poets from the Tang and Song dynasties. The female protagonist travels back to those dynasties and experiences the human stories behind those poems. She also develops relationships with the poets (not romantic love, but familial, friendly, and confidante relationships). This kind of emotional storyline is also very enjoyable.

33. 33 古 Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt 古埃及日常生活 Weaving Clouds with Brocade提花织云锦Romance312k WordsCompleted Beside the Nile, by a bank overgrown with reeds, the boy Pharaoh sat on a mat woven from papyrus and reed stems, silently polishing his beloved fishing spear. Even his slender silhouette gave off an air of sweetness and obedience. The fiery red sun slowly sank behind the pyramids in the Nile Valley. His hand rose, then the spear fell, like an arrow shot from a fully drawn bow. You could never imagine the impossible strength that erupted from those seemingly frail shoulders in an instant, until 12.2kFavorites16.7kClicks/ch13.1kGifts

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    This is a story about the daily life of a female protagonist who travels to ancient Egypt. There are very few authors who write about ancient Egypt, and the romance between the male and female protagonists is like the bittersweet relationship between teenagers, a very light and enjoyable love story. Just a heads-up, the ending was a bit rushed; it feels like there could have been many more stories to tell.

34. 34 法 [Les Misérables] A French Illegal Immigrant’s Journey [悲惨世界]法国黑户之旅 Pepper Fish Skin山椒鱼皮Romance736k WordsOngoing It all began in 1815, when Napoleon suffered his stunning defeat at Waterloo. No one noticed that an unlucky young woman studying abroad, 200 years in the future, had transmigrated to southern France, where she met a brutal convict who had just been paroled after 19 years in prison... Zhu Nuoan had thought she could keep her head down and live a quiet country life. She never expected that, with Jean Valjean, she would spend a lifetime changing names and identities, as two people without papers 4.6kFavorites3.5kClicks/ch3.2kGifts

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    A Les Misérables fanfiction (updates are irregular, the whole story is free). It's a compilation of literary works set in the same era. It's a super slow-burn story that you can read even if you haven't read the original. Good stories with this Western background are really rare.

35. 35 城 The Regrettable Princes in the Castle 城堡里的残念王子们 Bamboo Eats Pandas竹子吃熊猫Romance161k WordsCompleted Hao Dali is a nineteen-year-old orphan who was laying bricks at a construction site when a legendary demon dragon took a liking to her and hired her as a personal nanny for the princes with issues in his island castle. Thus began her life-changing new job. Hao Dali: Mr. Dragon, what do I need to do to look after the princes? Demon Dragon: Just don't let them die~ Hao Dali: ... (Something's not right here.) Demon Dragon: Take care of yourself too, cutie! Hao Dali: ??? Announcement: Thank you, m 6.6kFavorites12.2kClicks/ch4.4kGifts

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    A super cute and funny Western fantasy short story. The female protagonist is a naturally strong and straightforward girl who works as a nanny for princes of various races in a castle to earn money. These princes are all perverts, but because the female protagonist is gentle, innocent, and strong (a little sun-like heroine), a series of hilarious daily events occur. There is competition among the princes, but the novel as a whole is very cheerful and lighthearted.

36. 36 达 Mr. Darcy's Little Wife 达西先生的小作妻 Yin Zhenxi尹真熙Romance100k WordsCompleted New Recommendation: The Host chosen by the Dragon-Aotian System, which aims to conquer the world, is the queen's lover. But it mistakenly binds itself to the queen, who is eloping with him... The Path to Becoming a Beauty (System) A sweet, oblivious natural flirt charms Mr. Darcy from every angle, leaving his smoldering heart tortured by love. A Note to Readers: 1. I promised my lovely readers I'd write this as a separate story, and here it is! 2. This is a writing exercise! Add to Favorites 1.6kFavorites11kClicks/ch214Gifts

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    A sweet fanfiction of Pride and Prejudice (full text free), featuring Lydia and Darcy. The female lead is a quirky, love-it-all (not as brainless as in the original, but rather quite adorable) and the male lead is a rigid, overthinking type. Their relationship is written very naturally, giving off a feeling of a father figure boyfriend and his nurturing, quirky girlfriend.

37. 37 椰 Coconut Island Diary 椰岛日记 Shy Crescent羞月牙Romance100k WordsCompleted Blurb 1: "You really don't like him?" "No." "But I heard he owns thousands of acres of rubber plantations..." "They're not his?" "He's young, handsome, and rich..." "He'll attract even more girls." "And yet he's only sending roses to you..." "..." In 1986, on a muggy afternoon after the rain in Singapore, Gu Yexi couldn't find a taxi and was rushing to school, so she flagged down a Nissan. The car stopped for her. She was such a chatterbox that she spent the whole ride making small talk with 7.8kFavorites8.7kClicks/ch3.9kGifts

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    These short stories, set in Singapore in 1986, are full of Southeast Asian flair. Like the movies "The Scent of Green Papaya" and "The Lover," they depict a dreamlike Southeast Asian lifestyle and everyday love, showcasing a very niche writing style.

38. 38 E End Duo Mu Mu Duo多木木多Romance639k WordsCompleted There are problems with the V chapters. Please don't purchase them for now. Thank you for your cooperation. Another year, another autumn breeze, with mugwort carpeting the ground and crabs plump with roe. Jinjiang is suffering from severe glitches, and many chapters have been corrupted. Please don't purchase any chapters marked in this color. Thank you for your understanding. Theme: 7.9kFavorites40.7kClicks/ch941Gifts

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    Each world has a new protagonist who travels to it, and each movie world is an independent story and protagonist, containing multiple movies. My favorite setting is the Titanic universe, and this is my personal top Titanic fanfiction. (Just a heads-up: one of the universes is BL (Boys' Love), so if you don't like that, you can skip it and only read the universes you like.)

39. 39 亲 [Football] Dear Chris [足球]亲爱的克里斯 Feathers, Wine Cup, Drunken Moon飞羽觞醉月Romance738k WordsCompleted I'm a jellyfish with no dreams: no pain, no illness, no energy, just waiting to eat, sleep, and die. Only I know that ever since I saw that person, it was as if a flower bloomed briefly in the heavens and a jade blossom answered on earth. A chance encounter opened my heart, and loving you gave this limp invertebrate the bones to support a life. Fanny Long A chuuni bookworm unexpectedly meets her idol. The star-lover and the star: who conquers whom, and who changes whom? Reading Guide: The time 4kFavorites9.8kClicks/ch3.4kGifts

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    Top 3 Cristiano Ronaldo fanfiction (boy/girl) stories for personal enjoyment. This author portrays Ronaldo with exceptional realism; in my opinion, they are the most vivid author of Ronaldo's character, unlike many other stories where the character development feels artificial. The female lead has a somewhat eccentric personality, with a yandere-like extreme love. Her obsessive faith in Ronaldo makes their relationship somewhat unhealthy. However, this twisted love is even more captivating; the sense of madness is truly unique among Ronaldo fanfiction. (The entire story is free, but unfortunately many chapters are locked). A truly inspired story. A minor caveat: The author frequently suffers from a pretentious, overly sentimental style, and the text contains a lot of arias; I personally skipped through those parts.

40. 40 别 Don't Burn My Lantern! 别烧我灯笼！ Planes Can Fly飞机能飞Romance41k WordsOngoing Su Xiong simply couldn't stand a dog that bit the hand that fed it. Out of a desire for revenge, he casually made a lantern from that person's skin. As long as it stays lit, it can imprison his enemy's soul and keep them from ever being reborn. But then the soul inside got switched! Where did the original one go? And what is this thing? ------The line where I ruin the blurb--------- Everyone, the rest is on Popo. Just search the title! See Weibo for details. 1.6kFavorites11kClicks/ch460Gifts

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    This is a fanfiction about the human skin lantern. Even if you haven't seen the original movie, you can still read it. The male lead is a truly twisted person with a tragic past, but the interactions between the male and female leads are incredibly sweet and the romance is very engaging.

41. 41 今 Today, I'm Still Saving the World 今天的我也在拯救世界 Fei翡Romance241k WordsCompleted Dating the Outer God Azathoth. A happy little sweet romance. I don't know what happened, but I changed it. Some parts have been revised a lot. Please consider carefully before buying. Thank you. Theme: 16.5kFavorites52.3kClicks/ch11.8kGifts

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    This is a romance novel featuring a supernatural being. The female protagonist's sanity is locked, making it a sweet Cthulhu story with a strong non-human flavor—both terrifying and swoon-worthy (a sweet story that's chilling upon closer inspection). If you like similar stories, check out "Sanity Stabilizing," which is also a Cthulhu supernatural being novel.

42. 42 莫 Miss Molly Wilson 莫莉·威尔逊小姐 The Real Wave浪本浪Romance403k WordsCompleted Historical spin-off, everyday life among ordinary people in the 19th century, with some original worldbuilding Updates Monday or Tuesday, once the novel is in the VIP section "Brothers are like hands and feet, women are like clothes. "That's all well and good, but a real man can lose his hands and feet, yet he can't go streaking down the street." "So that's why you're crouching beneath Molly's window, mewling like a kitten in heat, Perry?" . . Molly and Perry have become sworn enemies. In a fit 4.6kFavorites5.5kClicks/ch3.4kGifts

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    Similar to Anne of Green Gables, this novel depicts daily life in 19th-century English countryside, portraying family, friendship, and love beautifully. The story is very warm and charming. (It feels like it could be continued; there's so much more to add. The ending makes it feel like everyone's story is just beginning.)

43. 43 垃21+ Cinderella in the Trash Can 垃圾桶里的灰姑娘 Grass by the River河边草Romance334k WordsCompleted 25.9kFavorites39.9kClicks/ch28.1kGifts

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    This author writes amazing black mud stories, which are both dark and healing. The male and female protagonists heal each other in these stories, making them superb pure love stories with a black mud theme! This author's writing style has a touch of anime/manga.

44. 44 他 He Came from Mars 他，来自火星 Meal Card饭卡Romance238k WordsCompleted On the Orion Arm, 100,000 light-years from the center of the galaxy, there is a tiny, tiny blue planet that hardly anyone notices. On this utterly insignificant planet lives an equally insignificant female human from Earth. Then one day, aliens conquer Earth… A tribute to Togashi, a romance with a sci-fi veneer. Please don’t eat while reading, keep the room well lit, and don’t expect too much of the author’s character. When you’re angry and confused, repeat the warnings above to yourself. Them 25.4kFavorites116.7kClicks/ch2.5kGifts

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    This is a science fiction story set in an interstellar world, featuring a series of unexpected events involving the female protagonist and two male leads (who are ostensibly father and son, but are actually genetically clones). At first glance, the novel seems to be about aliens falling in love at first sight, but it actually contains elements of tragedy. Overall, the writing style is relatively lighthearted.

45. 45 天 After the Genius Hero Was Crippled 天才勇者残废以后 Bamboo Eats Pandas竹子吃熊猫Romance198k WordsCompleted Enter at your own risk. This story contains major landmines, and reader opinions are sharply divided. If you can stomach it, you'll enjoy it. If you can't, you'll want to kill the author. I've always had a crush on the town's genius hero boy, even though we never once had a conversation alone before he turned eighteen. He liked sweets, and he liked the daughter of the flower shop owner. At fifteen, he entered the palace to become a hero and set out to defeat the Demon King. When he returned at e 17.3kFavorites27.8kClicks/ch13.4kGifts

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    The female protagonist of this story is incredibly cute, like a little sun, who heals the disabled hero and gives him the courage to live life earnestly. The female protagonist is an ordinary village girl, and the male protagonist is a famous hero; it's a story of a girl pursuing a boy. A heads-up: the male lead is remarried and has a first love.

46. 46 皎 Fair Maiden 皎娘 Thriving欣欣向荣Romance726k WordsCompleted Jiao Niang: Great Bodhisattva of Compassion, your faithful devotee Jiao Niang prays with all her heart. I ask for neither wealth nor fame, only for my family to be safe and our days to go smoothly. Liang Zhao: One glimpse of you, and I'll love you for a lifetime. From heaven to earth, you are mine... Donglang: Donglang will never marry. I'll stay by Big Sister's side for my whole life... Ye Mingzhou: I'm a businessman. I never make a deal at a loss. I can take you away, but can you afford the 12.8kFavorites24.4kClicks/ch3.3kGifts

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    This author writes some pretty good forced marriage novels, especially the locked ones: "The Splendor of the Painted Hall," "The Warmth of Spring on the Brocade Screen," and "The Fragrance of Brocade Curtains." The plots and the sex scenes are quite appealing.

47. 47 黑 (Gotham City) Black Umbrella （哥谭市）黑伞 White Snow Flying Jade白雪飞琼Romance119k WordsCompleted Dorothy had always been a total beauty addict. It wasn't until she came to Gotham and met Oswald that she realized she wasn't just not obsessed with looks, she didn't care much about inner beauty either. P.S. 1. A fanfic based on the TV series Gotham. The female lead is an adorable transmigrator, the male lead is the Penguin, and it has a happy ending. 2. Breaking up the canon couples, breaking up the canon couples, breaking up the canon couples. 3. Already complete. Premise: 1.9kFavorites9.5kClicks/ch254Gifts

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    A fanfiction based on the American TV series Gotham. The male lead is a penguin, and the female lead is a time traveler. It's a pretty sweet fanfiction.

48. 48 意 [Showbiz] Leaving You Wanting More [美娱]意犹未尽 Zhao Qishi朝七是Romance914k WordsOngoing Before she turned twenty-two, Alicia seemed to be living in a romantic comedy, and she was undoubtedly the leading lady. At five, she accidentally appeared in ET, and soon became a hot child star. With her sweet face, golden hair, and emerald-green eyes, everyone adored her. She grew up surrounded by adults’ praise. She also had a boyfriend she’d known since childhood. They began dating when she was seventeen and he was eighteen. The outside world called them a golden couple. They were in love 8kFavorites6.4kClicks/ch4.4kGifts

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    This is a US entertainment novel, one of my favorites. It has a really strong atmosphere, mainly because the romantic storylines between the female lead and the many male supporting characters are quite engaging. It's a romance-focused story (the female lead becomes quite awful in the later stages and has a bit of a "white lotus" bitch vibe). Although it's been abandoned, it's quite long and free now. Watching the female lead transform from a good girl into a scumbag, gradually losing all her former virtues, I personally disliked her in the later stages.

49. 49 黄 The Golden Dawn 黄金黎明 Ji Yang姬泱Romance966k WordsCompleted Every meeting in this world is a reunion after a long separation. Theme: The day after tomorrow 12.9kFavorites54.6kClicks/ch4.8kGifts

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    This is a classic tale about wealthy families and tycoons (including the entertainment industry), featuring a female protagonist who is reborn—a very unique story. (The early chapters, typical of classic tales, show the female protagonist being somewhat infatuated and irrational, but this improves in the later chapters. It includes a love triangle between close brothers). The male leads are all incredibly charming and charismatic.

50. 50 黄 Golden Dawn II 黄金黎明 II Ji Yang姬泱Romance1.1M WordsCompleted I love you until the end of reincarnation. Golden Dawn At first, you think this is a story about Cinderella and a prince. You're wrong. Then you think it's a story about Cinderella and a king, but you're wrong again. At its heart, this might be a love story between a fallen princess and a self-made emperor. But you still might be mistaken. In the end, perhaps it's a romance between Empress Wu Zetian and blue-eyed Mickey, or maybe the story of an empress's rise to power, with men as nothin 7.1kFavorites29.5kClicks/ch5.6kGifts

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    It's an old-fashioned story, full of melodramatic elements, but the characters' love, hate, and grudges are described very well, and the characters are vividly portrayed.

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