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1. 1 以 In the Name of Love 以爱为名 Meng Xiao Er梦筱二Romance304k WordsCompleted [Shi Wenli’s book, April’s Clear Skies, is available to follow in my author profile] [Blurb]: Shi Miao and Min Ting moved in together only seven months after registering their marriage. By then, they still weren’t particularly close. Her coworkers were curious. How had a woman from an ordinary family married into Beijing’s elite, and how had she made Min Ting insist on marrying her? There was no insistence on marrying her. They had married because it was conven 245.4kFavorites304.9kClicks/ch224.9kGifts

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   It's not bad, a light read, good for passing the time when you have nothing else to read.

2. 2 一 A Fleeting Yearning 一寸相思 Purple Star, Flowing Years紫微流年Romance339k WordsCompleted Blurb: Zuo Qingci asks without revealing his feelings, “Is being with me so miserable?” “You’re wonderful.” She pauses for a moment. “But when I’m by your side, I’ll always be a slut.” He says no more, simply lifting the brocade quilt and wrapping her in it. --------------------------The male lead is a scoundrel, no question about it------------------------------- Literary version: One is a master thief, a disgraced disciple, and a fool who stubbornly follows his own path despite a thousand 64.8kFavorites200.4kClicks/ch9.2kGifts

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   The female lead is especially cute, and I really like the premise. Personally, my favorite is still "The Phoenix's Guide," which is more of a martial arts novel, but I don't really like that kind of story.

3. 3 蔷 The Name of the Rose 蔷薇之名 Purple Star, Flowing Years紫微流年Romance336k WordsCompleted The worst of eras, the most beautiful of souls, the cruelest game of fate; The tangled uncertainties of the individual and the family, freedom and duty, reason and passion; A duke's daughter meets a rebel; a red-eyed witch reunites with a regent; Again and again, they are parted by death, again and again, they pass each other by; They journey through bitter springs and harsh winters, past the executioner's scaffold and down crowded streets, through a purgatory of blood and pain; When familiar ey 16.6kFavorites43.1kClicks/ch1.5kGifts

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   This is a super good Western-style novel; I can read it over and over again without getting tired of it.

4. 4 海 Splendor on the Sea 海上华亭 Penglai Ke蓬莱客Romance366k WordsCompleted Meng Lanting, granddaughter of a distinguished minister from the previous dynasty, falls on hard times and heads south to join her fiancé. Along the way, she happens to meet Feng Kezhi. Feng Kezhi is the ninth child in his family. The eight before him are all older sisters. After he was born, a fortune-teller said that with his broad forehead and well-defined philtrum, he had the kind of auspicious looks that drew good fortune without even seeking it. The Feng family set off firecrackers for th 102.6kFavorites245.2kClicks/ch91.5kGifts

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   Peng Da is indeed amazing; she can write all kinds of stories, and they're all quite good. This one is set in the Republican era, and both the male and female leads are a bit eccentric, but overall it's alright.

5. 5 花21+ The Flowers Aren’t Even Warm 花都不热气 Ru Qu Has Silver Notes瑞曲有银票Romance480k WordsCompleted 81.1kFavorites98.5kClicks/ch73.3kGifts

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   You two can keep arguing!

6. 6 是 Whose New Swallow Is This? 是谁家新燕 Heavy Curtain帘重Romance291k WordsCompleted Extra chapter update date: 08/29/2025 $$$ The print edition of Whose New Swallow Is This? is priced at 56.8 yuan. $$$ “Before your mother lost her memory, she was competitive and held grudges. She hated fools more than anything. So let’s name you He Zhiyao.” He rubbed his nose as he said it. Theme: _ 64.6kFavorites175.3kClicks/ch28.6kGifts

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   It's pretty good. Even though I don't usually like older woman/younger man romances, I found it quite addictive. While it has its flaws and the plot is a bit hollow, it's still a very well-made work. The author's perspectives are quite forward-thinking. I discovered that my brainwaves and Lian Zhong's are inexplicably aligned! [Covering face and peeking]

7. 7 四 The Four Seasons 四季锦 Bright Moon Pendant明月珰Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In her previous life, her mother was a grand princess and her uncle was the emperor. As Princess Kangning, A Wu was used to getting whatever she wanted and having everyone do as they were told. In this life, her father is a son born to a concubine, her mother is a daughter born to a concubine, and A Wu is the sixth young lady of a Duke’s household. Now she has to scrimp and save and do whatever other people tell her. A Wu isn’t sure she can get used to this. Still, she likes the way her face loo 48.7kFavorites284.7kClicks/ch29.4kGifts

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   Objective review: The plot is complete and the story is meticulously crafted. Subjective review: The female lead is overly affected and has a poor character design; the story is frustrating to read, and not recommended for those with a weak stomach.

8. 8 春 Spring River, Flowers, and Moonlight 春江花月 Penglai Ke蓬莱客Romance878k WordsCompleted Her father was the Chief Minister, her mother was a Grand Princess, and the young men of her clan were all talented, refined gentlemen from Jiangzuo. “The divide between scholar-officials and commoners is as vast as the heavens.” So even after she married him, Luo Shen still could not understand: Why had this rough northern military officer from a humble commoner family, whose name she had never even heard until recently, dared to ask her father for her hand? 1. An alternate world; the mal 282.2kFavorites585.1kClicks/ch221.6kGifts

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   It's so-so. I picked this book because I hadn't read anything recently, but I didn't really like the story. The characters are too stereotypical, and I personally think the plot is poorly constructed and a bit boring.

9. 9 旋21+ At the End of the Spinning Wheel 旋木尽头 Jin Dai Le金呆了Romance166k WordsCompleted 28.5kFavorites60.1kClicks/ch12.2kGifts

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   It depicts an ideal lover who can reliably catch you (however, most of the stories are told from a third-person perspective, and the characters don't show much affection; I've noticed that most of Jin Dai's works are a bit overly sentimental). It's a post-marriage story, and it's not bad.

10. 10 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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    A lighthearted read; the male lead is sycophantic, the female lead is arrogant. A young couple, it's alright, good for passing the time.

11. 11 上 When the Beam Is Crooked 上梁不正 Jin Dai Le金呆了Romance411k WordsCompleted 2026.05.20-2026.10.20 Complete. The rest is up to you. Late at night, the door lock clicked. The man and woman met each other's eyes for a second, then both pulled out their phones and dialed 110 almost simultaneously. Li Zhengqing spoke calmly. "Officer, someone has broken into my home." His gaze swept over her and paused for a moment. "She's improperly dressed, and it looks like she's been living here illegally for a while." Liang Xin took half a step back, hooked one foot around the door, 24.2kFavorites15kClicks/ch22.8kGifts

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    The first few chapters were alright, but it got a bit boring as it went on. It kept bringing up the robot dream and assigning characters to the male and female leads, which I personally found a little awkward. It also mixed in a lot of the author's favorite films and literature, making it feel a bit like accidentally stumbling into the author's private attic. So far, I haven't seen any personal charm from the female lead. Overall, it's okay, and I'm still looking forward to seeing how it develops.

12. 12 过 Passersby, in Passing 过客,匆匆 Piao A Xi飘阿兮Romance310k WordsCompleted Now available online (For beginners, with mild triggers and wish fulfillment. Reader discretion advised.) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Every day, you see passersby looking exhausted, rushing to and fro. You never know who will stay by your side until the end. A seemingly clever but awkward man and woman meet through fate, get to know each other, and eventually marry, but never learn how they should get along. Their need for self-protection is too strong, so they overlook so much of 18.6kFavorites132.1kClicks/ch437Gifts

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    It's an old story, but the views on marriage and love it contains are remarkably ahead of their time. Even today, nearly 20 years later, they are still relevant. I really admire and like the author's sharp insights. It's a great pity that he no longer writes.

13. 13 蜜21+ The Honey Formula 蜜方 You Sijie尤四姐Romance351k WordsCompleted 59.1kFavorites69.6kClicks/ch41.9kGifts

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    A slow-burning love story, a tale of a nobleman and his political rival's daughter who fall in love after an arranged marriage. Personally, I think this book gets better and better as it goes on.

14. 14 七 Seven-Star Fate 七星彩 Bright Moon Pendant明月珰Romance989k WordsCompleted This is the story of a scheming woman who does everything in her power to win over a rich, handsome heir and finally marry into a powerful family. The heroine must have saved the entire dynasty in a past life to have won the ancient equivalent of the lottery. Please do not repost. Please click through and add the author to your favorites. I’d love your support! That way, you’ll get a notification when there’s an update. Completed stories My Weibo 138.8kFavorites356.2kClicks/ch86.5kGifts

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    I came to read it because of its reputation. I feel like I'm getting older, and it's harder to empathize with these love-hate relationships anymore. But I can't deny it's an excellent work. The female lead is very assertive in the early parts, and she's adept at manipulating people's emotions. However! The whole book was very frustrating. It constantly emphasizes the social hierarchy of scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants, and the female lead's unfortunate background. Even at the end, it didn't give me any relief. I felt this frustration from the beginning to the end, sharing the female lead's burden. Overall, it's readable, but hard to reread. I'm adding comments as I read. Around chapter 200, the overall plot quality drops sharply, not as good as the earlier chapters. As I said before, it's hard to empathize with the love-hate relationships now… Thinking about it and then deleting parts, is this what they call insulting? [Laughing and crying with facepalm]

15. 15 长 The Most Beautiful Woman in Chang’an 长安第一美人 Overactive Tear Ducts发达的泪腺Romance496k WordsCompleted [Next book: From Richest Man to Chief Minister] The Yunyang Marquis's Residence incurred the emperor's wrath, and overnight the family was stripped of its title and property. With no other choice, the pampered Third Miss Shen opened a cosmetics shop in Chang'an. Once Chang'an's most beautiful woman, she became a delicate flower anyone could pluck at will. One day, Lu Yanshi, heir to the Duke of Zhenguo, happened to pass by her Hundred Fragrances Pavilion 345.8kFavorites659.7kClicks/ch228.1kGifts

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    A light and sweet treat that requires no brainpower; perfect for passing the time when you have nothing else to read.

16. 16 千 Azure Daisies Across a Thousand Mountains 千山青黛 Penglai Ke蓬莱客Romance877k WordsCompleted On an ordinary spring evening, flowers bloomed thick along the road and dusk was falling. Amid the rolling evening drums of the Imperial Guard urging people to close their doors, the painter Ye Xuyu entered Jingluo in search of a position as a court painter. … Set in an alternate Tang dynasty. Updates at noon. I have some chapters saved up, but I’m writing too slowly to keep up. Once they run out, updates will be every other day. Thanks for understanding. Enters paid serialization on Saturday, 123kFavorites193.2kClicks/ch107.4kGifts

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    I love it; it's a book I could read countless times without getting tired of it. The story of a noble scion of the Imperial Guard and a princess painter—I love that bittersweet tale of love and hate.

17. 17 千 Snow Across a Thousand Mountains 千山风雪 Penglai Ke蓬莱客Romance767k WordsCompleted Through mountains of snow and wind, on the cold road, I alone met you. The late emperor’s daughter and the Tiger-Eyed youth, a young general. Set in times of turmoil, they save each other. I didn’t think it needed much explanation and didn’t want to spoil too much, but lately I’ve felt that the blurb should make this clear: The male lead has a melodramatic backstory, the old trope of “My father was the Big Boss all along.” If you can’t accept that, please stop reading early. About comments: Pl 63.8kFavorites67.4kClicks/ch77.3kGifts

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    Personally, I feel this book isn't as good as Peng's other works. Following the serialization was very addictive, but the sudden stoppage was disheartening. I liked the premise, the beginning was good, the middle was so-so, and the later parts... June 8, 2026 Update: It finally finished today! I still remember the excitement of waiting for daily updates while following the serialization. The love story between the young hero and the beautiful woman always seems to touch me. Even when there was a long hiatus, I would still check to see if there were any updates whenever I opened my bookshelf. Today it finally came to a close. The story was very moving, and I especially loved the characters Peng created. I look forward to his next work.

18. 18 风 Gentle Winds, Calm Waves 风轻浪细 Ru Qu Has Silver Notes瑞曲有银票Romance440k WordsCompleted Shenzhen, 2005. Lin Kunhe was buying a drink when the young cashier kept pestering him for his number. If he didn’t write it down, she threatened to report him for using his phone to call the police. Lin Kunhe was annoyed. He wrote it down, tossed the pen aside, and left. Guangzhou, 2009. Lin Kunhe went to visit a friend in the urban village. The young cashier sat across from him with her newly dyed red hair, discussing with his friend their plans to build a house and get married in her hometow 33.3kFavorites47.2kClicks/ch70.2kGifts

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    The interactions between the male and female leads in the early episodes were very touching, but things became strange after the second male lead appeared and got involved later. Overall, it's not bad and suitable for people with a fondness for Guangdong culture. Haha.

19. 19 有21+ Good Work Is Rewarded 有则嘉勉 Strive勖力Romance309k WordsCompleted 32.2kFavorites57.3kClicks/ch8.5kGifts

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    Some parts were quite heart-wrenching, but overall it was alright.

20. 20 夜 Nightfall Over the Capital 夜阑京华 Mo Bao Fei Bao墨宝非宝Romance338k WordsCompleted A Night in the Capital, All Under the Lanterns. Theme: China's enduring legacy through the ages 119.1kFavorites164kClicks/ch84.7kGifts

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    Absolutely perfect. My favorite Republican-era novel on JJ. Com. Flawless.

21. 21 锦 Silken Quilts, Brilliant Colors 锦衾灿兮 Penglai Ke蓬莱客Romance316k WordsCompleted ★★★ “May our brocade quilt shine, and may I sleep beside you.” How can a king make such an ordinary wish come true within his lifetime? … 1. Set in an alternate Zhou dynasty. The Zhou king is the Son of Heaven, with various feudal states ruled by dukes, marquises, earls, viscounts, and barons. The Zhou court is still revered, but its authority is beginning to crumble. This is a fictional setting, not historically accurate. 2. Primarily romance, an indulgent story. The heroine transmigrates; th 67.5kFavorites214.6kClicks/ch31.7kGifts

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    As one of Peng Da's early works, it is in no way inferior to many ancient romance novels today. Although you can tell from the first read that it is a very old-fashioned formula, it is still worth watching as a pastime.

22. 22 鲜 Bright Red, Pale Green 鲜红淡绿 Strive勖力Romance546k WordsCompleted [Complete] At first glance, Li Qingyuan struck Feng Jingheng as an almost impossible contradiction. Call her foolish, and she had a sharp tongue; call her clever, and that went against his reasonably objective judgment. But one thing was certain: people with a modest opinion of themselves were often the hardest to persuade. Li Qingyuan’s first impression of Feng Jingheng was far less nuanced: tall and strapping, smug, good at putting on an act, and deeply calculating. In short, he fit every st 65kFavorites106.5kClicks/ch61kGifts

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    I've always loved Xu Li's writing; it has a rare, delicate, and refreshing style. The initial encounter between the male and female leads in this book is memorable, though it gets a bit blurry later on. Perhaps it's because the male and female leads haven't avoided being stereotypical characters, but I still like the writing style.

23. 23 川 Rain Passes Before the River, Wind Ceases 川前雨过风止 Girl, Don't Cry姑娘别哭Romance582k WordsCompleted My next novel is Starlit Shore. A lonely soul longs to reach her own starlit shore, even if people label her a gold digger. Interested readers are welcome to add it to their collections. Here’s the blurb for this novel: Lin Yuluo struggles to make ends meet and never wastes time fretting over the unattainable, including Gu Junchuan. Gu Junchuan is talented, arrogant, and treats life like a game. He never puts his heart into anything money can solve, including Lin Yuluo. To outsiders, it seems o 109kFavorites165kClicks/ch97kGifts

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    It's a bit long, with a lot of bickering. I personally don't like reading emotional arguments. The later parts are alright, but rereading them requires patience and time... In my opinion, it's the most unique and readable of all the author's works.

24. 24 橙21+ When the Oranges Turn Green 橙黄橘绿时 Strive勖力Romance453k WordsCompleted 81.7kFavorites117.7kClicks/ch55.4kGifts

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    I almost never read childhood sweetheart stories; that trope usually doesn't appeal to me. The main characters in this book only stopped being awkward towards the end, and even as a married couple, it seemed difficult for them to be honest with each other (bitter laugh). Although the whole story revolves around everyday family matters, isn't love something that blossoms in these small moments? Wu's writing style sometimes requires careful reading and understanding of the context to grasp the meaning. Because I personally prefer stories of broken relationships mended, I couldn't escape the "it's actually good" phenomenon and enjoyed it.

25. 25 取21+ Keeping Warm 取暖 Code-Crunching Gigi码代码的GigiRomance342k WordsCompleted 65.8kFavorites117.3kClicks/ch30.7kGifts

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    It feels like a familiar story about a girl named Liu Zi, but it's a different kind of story. It's alright in the beginning.

26. 26 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 seems to have been promoted by Wuhan's cultural and tourism authorities. However, locals have shown a preference for it due to its historical context.

27. 27 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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    It's alright; those who like road trip stories can check it out.

28. 28 飞 The Phoenix's Call 飞凰引 Purple Star, Flowing Years紫微流年Romance375k WordsCompleted Literary version: Women are foolish and weak, lost in tender fantasies. Lu Jiulang is an expert at sweet-talking them, and has won the support of countless women. Until a long blade, brimming with murderous intent, came crashing down, shattering his arrogance and delusions. A thousand miles of flying sand, smoke rising to the heavens and filling his heart: a young man marches off to war. When two mighty forces meet, who will belong to whom? The gray wolf pursues the crimson phoenix. Love is a b 40.4kFavorites47.6kClicks/ch42.2kGifts

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    The story is mostly told from the male protagonist's perspective, and his character is so well-developed that it sometimes gives me the feeling of a typical "male-oriented" novel. However, the writing and plot are impeccable, flowing smoothly and naturally, with vivid and lifelike characters; the author's skill is truly impressive [thumbs up]. I really, really like the female protagonist; she's the most successfully portrayed female general. This is a very good book, one of the best historical romance novels I've read in recent years.

29. 29 火 The Train Stopped for an Hour in Spring 火车在春天里停了一个小时 Sheman舍曼Romance156k WordsCompleted [Weibo] @Sheman, feel free to stalk me! Love you all (づ￣3￣)づ╭ The print edition is now available! You can buy it on all major platforms~ [Important!] The online edition has been exclusively licensed to Tomato Novel~ The train stopped for an hour in spring. In the final minute, you burst into my carriage. [Blurb One] At first, Lu Hun thought she was nothing but a scammer. Spring had barely begun to thaw, and she was wandering around the parking lot in a bathrobe, her bare calves exposed, lookin 25.4kFavorites58.1kClicks/ch2.6kGifts

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    I have absolutely no resistance to cross-cultural road trip stories... This is one of the earlier ones, and I really like this kind of setting. Weiwei even has a bit of a sister-dog vibe. The ending is very similar to an OE, but that's just the author's style. Overall, it's pretty good.

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