Pure-Love Mystery and Detective Fiction 纯爱悬疑推理

1. 1 这 This Is a Cry for Help [Crime Investigation] 这是一封求救信[刑侦] Wooden Ruler Su木尺素Danmei (BL)1.3M WordsCompleted 1. The novel is complete. Bonus chapters are free to read with a 75% subscription rate. 2. All typos, grammatical errors, and minor plot holes have been carefully revised from beginning to end. The characters and plot logic in the “Skin” volume have undergone major revisions, so the current version differs greatly from pirated copies. My sincere thanks to everyone who supports the official release. *bows* 3. The illustrations are now available. Special thanks to @YuhanEster for generously spons 43.8kFavorites29.8kClicks/ch41.8kGifts

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   I didn't finish it... Actually, aside from the protagonist being constantly led by the nose by the villain, there's nothing particularly wrong with it, but I just couldn't get into it. The main plot wasn't very engaging, and the cases lacked something captivating; there wasn't much of the satisfying thrill of solving a mystery... The romance was a bit BDSM-ish, maybe I'm just not into that. Also, the protagonist's age and life experiences were clearly stated in years, and since they're about my age, it felt strangely awkward, like watching a classmate date.

2. 2 剧 M*rder Script: A Slip in a Hundred Schemes 剧本杀之百密一疏 Lu Jiji吕吉吉Danmei (BL)1.3M WordsCompleted To investigate the disappearance of his close friend Wu Jinglan, Shen Shi is accidentally pulled into a new world of murder-mystery role-playing games by a hard drive Wu left behind. [The “Detective Simulation Terminal” AI will now bind player Shen Shi. The murder-mystery world is opening to you. Welcome, detective.] The only way back to reality is to play the detective in each murder-mystery instance, identify the real culprit hiding among the players, and earn enough points. [Be careful. Don't 33.7kFavorites40.2kClicks/ch48.1kGifts

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   It's hard for me to give a proper review. The cases are excellent, and the world-building is intriguing. However, regarding the two male leads, I sense the author intended to create two very capable protagonists, each with their own strengths. While the protagonist (the "bottom") is supposed to be very powerful, he requires constant hints from the other male lead (the "top"). Even the clues for entering the dungeon beforehand are obtained by the top, which feels like underhanded tactics rather than genuine teamwork. This makes it seem like Mu Shan Zi, who relies on his own abilities without any backing, is more impressive. Yet, Mu Shan Zi's behavior becomes quite idiotic when he's in the same dungeon as the protagonist. And the reason why such a powerful top didn't leave the dungeon and return to the real world early is even more frustrating… However, the author also had some issues with supporting character development in the first book, *The Detective*, but this second book is much better, showing significant improvement. Keep up the good work!

3. 3 查 No Such Person 查无此人 Wooden Ruler Su木尺素Danmei (BL)639k WordsCompleted - The novel is complete. A simplified Chinese edition has been signed with Lu Shang; follow Mu Chisu for updates. - The audiobook is complete. Search for "No Such Person" on Ximalaya to listen! - A crime investigation novel set in the same universe, "This Is a Distress Signal," is currently being serialized. Please check it out. - Weibo: Mu Chisu · Blurb for "No Such Person": On the night of their g 45.5kFavorites52.6kClicks/ch18.2kGifts

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   Objectively, I gave it four stars, but since I wanted to read a crime investigation story, not a spy thriller or a story about the real and fake Jing Wangyun, I basically skipped the last volume... Is Jinjiang no longer allowing characters with simple backgrounds to be protagonists? TT

4. 4 犯 Criminal Psychology 犯罪心理 Chang Er长洱Danmei (BL)1.2M WordsCompleted One day, while Lin Chen was reading, Xing Conglian asked him: “You’re a psychologist. Can you help me figure out what kind of person I’d be suited to marry?” Lin Chen remembered telling him that love was the most impossible thing in the world to quantify. Even a psychologist couldn’t predict it, because the process of two people falling in love was full of countless variables. Xing Conglian asked, “What are variables?” Lin Chen thought at the time: A variable is that I thought you were just an o 802.2kFavorites610.5kClicks/ch727.5kGifts

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   Well, some parts are well-written, like the plot design in Song Shengsheng's case, which was quite impactful. I know this story is quite old, but I find it hard to imagine a domestic crime novel being so individualistic... For example, the protagonist's "train dilemma" four years ago—such a huge event, yet there was absolutely no follow-up or investigation after it ended. The mastermind behind it practically had zero cost for committing crimes, not to mention the protagonist facing this massive situation alone without any support, and nobody even knowing what happened afterward—it's absurd (can't a group of people just go in, dismantle the devices, catch the criminals, and rescue people? Did they have to know the truth and solve it themselves?). The same goes for the dark web; such a huge event, and without the protagonist's team pushing forward, there's no progress at all; it's as if everyone has forgotten about it. Individual strength and perspective are limited, and just because an individual can't solve a problem doesn't mean the country can't. But in this story, the problems that individuals can't solve are solved using the power of the protagonist's family. I couldn't continue reading after chapter 270. High-ranking officials, experts, media, and the masses are all idiots. Negotiating with criminals requires the protagonist to trade drugs with them (I really can't accept this, especially since current DPs directly affect the nervous system and are impossible to quit once you're hooked). A country where there's zero risk to bear without the protagonist—this kind of worldview is more suitable for superhero stories than crime dramas that require fairness and the rule of law.

5. 5 阡21+ Ring of Country Lanes [Crime Investigation] 阡陌之环[刑侦] Chu He'er初禾二Danmei (BL)1.1M WordsCompleted 6.9kFavorites5.1kClicks/ch34.8kGifts

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   This confirms once again my dislike for crime dramas with surreal elements… The world-building felt vast, yet strangely focused on just a few individuals. Furthermore, due to the author's artistic pursuits (referring to numerous plot twists and turns), the ending was disjointed, the storylines felt haphazard, and it felt jarringly disconnected from the earlier parts. However, the cases themselves were quite engaging, less complex than the author's other works (those were a bit too complex for me, feeling somewhat detached from reality; this one was better).

6. 6 心 Heart’s Struggle 心挣 Chu He'er初禾二Danmei (BL)1.2M WordsCompleted A crime-investigation novel. The "Heart" series. When you stand atop the mountain, everyone looks up to you, including me. When you fall from its peak, I will catch you and accompany you to the summit of another mountain. I will never betray you, whether or not I have a reason, whether it is a true betrayal or there is more to the story. Note: A suspenseful crime-investigation novel in the "Heart" series. The companion novel, Heart Box, can be found in the same series collection. Chen Zheng, 25.6kFavorites26kClicks/ch53.4kGifts

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   The plots are all complex, with each volume featuring a case that leads to five or six seemingly unrelated murders or disappearances, all eventually connecting. Each volume revolves around the main storyline; it's not episodic, so reading requires some patience. The pairing is a cute younger man/older woman dynamic.

7. 7 破 Breaking Through the Clouds 破云 Huai Shang淮上Danmei (BL)823k WordsCompleted Dark clouds churn over the city. Three years ago, during an anti-drug operation in Gongzhou, a chain of explosions occurred because Commander Jiang Ting made a mistake in his judgment. The anti-narcotics unit suffered heavy casualties. Three years later, Jiang Ting, who should have died in the line of duty and left no remains, miraculously awakens from a vegetative state. His fallen comrades cannot rest in peace. He must return from hell and give everything he has to uncover the bloody, bizarre 2.3MFavorites2.3MClicks/ch3.8MGifts

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   It's good, the romance is particularly well-developed, but the plot isn't very episodic; the stories are all connected. If you want a purely episodic series, you might want to check out other shows.

8. 8 破 Breaking Through the Clouds 2: Swallowing the Sea 破云2吞海 Huai Shang淮上Danmei (BL)855k WordsCompleted Those prying tendrils lurk in the waves of the internet, everywhere and ever-growing, gradually flooding every corner of modern society to the very top. “Hidden in the abyss is a vast, complex, deeply entrenched criminal network. The ‘Mariana Trench’ is far deeper than the police know, yet it’s right behind you and me…” Wu Yu, the newest arrival at the Jin Hai Public Security Bureau, is mild-mannered, timid, and taciturn. He doesn’t care about the hassles imposed by his strict superior. He jus 1.7MFavorites1.9MClicks/ch3.1MGifts

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   It's not a completely episodic story; they're all connected. Personally, I prefer the couple from the first part, so I was frantically looking for sweet moments between them...

9. 9 默EN Silent Reading: Mo Du 默读 priestDanmei (BL)824k WordsCompleted Childhood, upbringing, family background, social connections, trauma... We keep tracing and searching for the motives behind criminals' actions, exploring the faintest shades of their joy and sorrow. Not so we can put ourselves in their shoes and sympathize with them, let alone forgive them. Not to find excuses for their crimes. Not to bow down before the so-called complexity of human nature. Not to reflect on social conflicts, and certainly not to let ourselves become monsters too. We're only 1.7MFavorites1.6MClicks/ch2.6MGifts

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   It's good. Actually, I also watched the live-action version, and it was (surprisingly) quite good too...

10. 10 一 Woke up and Heard I Was Married 一觉醒来听说我结婚了 Papaya Huang木瓜黄Danmei (BL)468k WordsCompleted [Next novel: Fake Academic Rivals. Find it in my author page =3= Muah] This might be a fake showbiz novel, or maybe the blurb is fake too. Shao Si was sickly from childhood. He only lived to this day because he accidentally got bound to a life-extending System that was like a ghost. After he set foot in the entertainment industry, things got even more life-threatening. System: We are the Black Curtain Duo. Our goal is to clean up the entertainment industry and expose all its shady dealings. 544.2kFavorites715.9kClicks/ch187.5kGifts

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    It was a suspense film set in the entertainment industry; I don't remember the specific plot, but I really liked it back then.

11. 11 刑 Criminal Investigation Files 刑侦档案 Qingyun Xiao Shi清韵小尸Danmei (BL)970k WordsCompleted The third volume of the Criminal Investigation Files goes on preorder at 7 p.m. on August 30, 2025~ At its heart, this is a satisfying crime-solving story, with a romance that develops naturally and is sweet, sweet, sweet. Every murder has a reason behind it. Using investigative techniques, they reconstruct the killer’s appearance, predict their psychology, and painstakingly piece together the truth. Song Wen, captain of the criminal investigation team, solves one bizarre case after another wit 184.1kFavorites242.1kClicks/ch148.5kGifts

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    This is great! Readers who enjoy pure romance and suspense will definitely recognize this author. Thank you so much for continuing to write suspenseful episodic stories! [Please!]

12. 12 绝 Death Sentence Forensic Doctor 绝命法医 Qingyun Xiao Shi清韵小尸Danmei (BL)793k WordsCompleted New crime-solving novel, Bones to Find the Trail, now serializing. The print edition was published under the new title Understanding You, by Qingyun Xiaoshi. [Alternate-Universe Crime Investigation] Forensic pathologist Shen Junci has just arrived at the Binyuan City Public Security Bureau and joined its newly formed Special Cases Division. Dr. Shen appears handsome and aloof, seemingly unconcerned with worldly affairs. In truth, he is a master forensic pathologis 159.7kFavorites170.6kClicks/ch169.8kGifts

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    It's so good! Novels where the main character is a forensic pathologist are so hard to find.

13. 13 成 The Fourteenth Year of Chenghua 成化十四年 Meng Xishi梦溪石Danmei (BL)1.1M WordsCompleted In the fourteenth year of the Chenghua reign, the imperial harem had Noble Consort Wan, and the Western Depot had its own commander, Wang Zhi. Crown Prince Zhu Youcheng was only eight years old, and it was anyone's guess whether he would grow up safely. The emperor was ineffectual, the eunuchs deceived their superiors and concealed the truth, and court officials scrambled to plug the leaks. The wicked strutted about triumphantly, while the good could only sigh in resignation. If this was the sta 158.7kFavorites247.1kClicks/ch132.8kGifts

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    My eternal white moonlight, how can ancient detective stories not be considered suspense and mystery... I love the Sui and Tang dynasties so much, Meng Xishi, I will not allow anyone to disobey you...

14. 14 刑 Criminal Investigation Notes 刑侦笔记 Qingyun Xiao Shi清韵小尸Danmei (BL)737k WordsCompleted My new crime-investigation novel, Treading Bones to Find the Truth, is currently serializing. The print edition has been retitled Breaking Dawn. An investigation into a dismemberment case has hit a dead end, so Major Crimes Unit chief Lu Jun Chi goes to Hua Police University for advice. Captain Lu expects guidance from a respected old professor, but instead, a frail and sickly teacher named Su Hui points him in the right direction. What Captain Lu doesn't know 144.6kFavorites179.2kClicks/ch150.5kGifts

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    Overall, it's alright, but perhaps because the subject matter is crime profiling, it exaggerates the effects of psychological suggestion such as hypnosis, making the cases seem a bit too detached from reality. Also, there's not enough foreshadowing for the final big boss.

15. 15 北 Big Dipper 北斗 Meng Xishi梦溪石Danmei (BL)619k WordsCompleted Overnight, everything turned upside down. Ling Shu went from a lazy little cop who was content to coast through life to a criminal suspect condemned by everyone. With no other choice, he had to fight to survive and clear his name. Yue Ding Tang couldn’t stand Ling Shu’s habit of taking it easy and never lifting a finger if he could avoid it. Then one day, he suddenly realized that the person he’d been trying to criticize and reform might not be a useless, lazy pig after all, but a ferocious bea 127.8kFavorites174.6kClicks/ch189.9kGifts

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    My God, this is amazing! It's a Republican-era mystery, and the suspect is quickly cleared of suspicion, so those who care can watch it without worry!

16. 16 鉴 Crime Examiner 鉴罪者 Lu Jiji吕吉吉Danmei (BL)844k WordsCompleted Liu Yi, a rising star in forensic medicine who has just returned to China, unknowingly steals the boyfriend of Qi Shanyu, the star of the criminal investigation squad. What a small world: while unwinding at a bar, Liu Yi unexpectedly runs into Qi Shanyu, who is drinking his troubles away. With a handsome young man practically delivered to his door, Liu Yi's plans are already falling into place. Unfortunately, no plan survives contact with fate... The next morning, Chief Forensic Examiner Liu f 105.3kFavorites146.3kClicks/ch67.5kGifts

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    The plot is great, and the love story between 61 and 77 is absolutely beautiful! It's just that I just can't bring myself to like Xiaolin. Her delicate and weak nature, coupled with her using connections to get into the police force to pursue someone, is really a bit ridiculous…

17. 17 踏 Following the Bones [Crime Investigation] 踏骨寻踪[刑侦] Qingyun Xiao Shi清韵小尸Danmei (BL)1.3M WordsCompleted [Warning: lots of battle injuries in this story!] Li Shang is handsome, clean-cut, and exceptionally sharp-minded. He gave up a promising future to join the city bureau’s tiny Missing Persons Investigation Unit. People gossip about his connections: a gorgeous parachuted-in hire, a useless little snack. Not long after working with him, his teammates are jumping out of their seats: Whose useless little snack solves cases like a genius, fears no authority, has a sense of direction like the North S 62.1kFavorites47.9kClicks/ch95.1kGifts

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    It's great! The plot and romance are both excellent; the two characters love each other very much! The author is really good at writing crime dramas with romantic subplots. Author, please don't overwork yourself, but also don't take a break! [Starry-eyed emoji] The battle damage is just really high, haha.

18. 18 心 Heart Box [Criminal Investigation] 心匣[刑侦] Chu He'er初禾二Danmei (BL)1.3M WordsCompleted Ji Chenjiao used to have the same dream over and over. In it, he was someone else, with another name, carrying out a mission he had never undertaken. He couldn't make out the person's face, but deep in his subconscious, a voice told him, That's you. Your name is... The major crimes team took on a murder case. A middle-aged man had been killed in an old house, and Ling Lie, a strange tenant, became the sole suspect. As they worked together on the case and grew closer, Ji Chenjiao gradually disco 40.3kFavorites40.4kClicks/ch59.9kGifts

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    The cases are all complex serial crimes, so I wouldn't recommend them to people who prefer purely episodic stories. I quite liked the main characters' romance, but that part was dark. The love story between the gang leader and the only pure white jasmine flower's parents was really eerie... I actually wanted to give it three stars because of that, but I'll still encourage authors who write good crime fiction on JJ.

19. 19 鉴 Crime Investigator 2 鉴罪者2 Lu Jiji吕吉吉Danmei (BL)1.1M WordsCompleted One day, forensic pathologist Liu Yi received a call for help from a senior colleague. The senior colleague had taken part in the investigation of a serial murder case years ago, but the suspect killed himself before he could be arrested, so the case had to be closed. But new evidence had recently surfaced: the old case was far more complicated than it seemed! Unfortunately, the senior colleague had resigned years ago and could no longer take part in the investigation, so he could only ask Liu Y 20.4kFavorites14kClicks/ch57.2kGifts

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    It's great! I feel the author has improved a lot since writing the first book! I love episodic stories without a mastermind behind the scenes! I'm so desperate for a sequel, please! Everyone's willing to do anything!

20. 20 幸 Survivorship Bias 幸存者偏差 Wild Deer in the Fields野有死鹿Danmei (BL)213k WordsCompleted Before Guan Ming became the legendary figure people talked about, he never imagined he could climb out of that rental room, which was less than thirty square meters. He answered every act of malice with fierce resistance. He had no principles, was cold and faithless, and was relentlessly self-centered. He lost his parents when he was young, and increasingly came to resemble his numb father. He made something of himself through twisted means, but others simply thought he was talented. Zheng Yuyu 7kFavorites7.6kClicks/ch4.1kGifts

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    Life is tough, but there's always hope. It's an atypical suspense film; the case isn't the main focus, but it's still very good.

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