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Romance-focused. A little casual reading log of recent reads. My opinions are subjective, with both praise and criticism. I care more about the writing and logic.

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1 This Heroine's a Keeper: She Really Shows Up When It Counts 这女主能处，有事真上 Jiu Qing酒青Romance659k WordsCompleted Yin Chun is the belle of an elite academy, kindhearted, fair-skinned and beautiful, and engaged to Song Nian, a young man from a prestigious family. Everyone envies her. No one knows that Yin Chun is forced to feel the pain experienced by Song Nian's younger brother, Song Ran. If he hurts, she hurts too. Song Ran is an illegitimate child, and Song Nian loathes him, constantly picking on and bullying him. If Song Nian lays a hand on him himself, Yin Chun feels twice the pain. If one of Song Ni 43.3kFavorites71.4kClicks/ch27.1kGifts
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Overall, it's a subtle yet captivating story with a cast of villains. It's a click-and-read game about a queen taming dogs (though the process is a series of failed attempts, so it's not purely satisfying). Almost every male supporting character has a formal title, and in the end, she gets three dogs. It's still a poorly written sequel; around the fourth playthrough, they rushed through the story, and the ending is abrupt. [Clasped hands]
2 The Pure, Poor Girl Is Reloading Her Save [Noble Academy] 清纯贫穷女读档中[贵族学院] Jiu Qing酒青Romance572k WordsCompleted Pei Jiayuan is a thoroughly vain gold digger. She splits the bill on fancy afternoon tea, pays for designer bags in installments, flaunts her wealth nonstop on social media, and pretends to be a rich heiress, all to make others envy her. After opening a Korean webcomic rated H, she got bound to a System. The comic is set in a gritty elite academy where class divisions are stark. According to the plot, the heroine comes from a poor family but is as tough as a weed. With her pure, innocent look 85.9kFavorites109.6kClicks/ch76.3kGifts
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This book is irresistible. The 1vN setting is a prestigious Korean academy, and the content is summarized in the title. There are many male supporting characters, plenty of satisfying moments, and the plot is straightforward. It's a light and enjoyable read overall, reminiscent of dog-training literature. It's a good choice when you're looking for something to read or don't want a purely romantic or emotionally charged story.
3 After the Bad Ending, I Became Everyone’s Moonlight be后成了所有人的白月光 Crispy Peach Curry脆桃卡里Romance728k WordsCompleted My next story is “Wilted Jade.” Please add it to your reading list~ ▼Synopsis Su Yaojing transmigrates into a book. After enduring seven lives of physical and emotional torment, she can finally regain her freedom First life: She is a plaything in the heir’s household, cherished and then cast aside several times. In the end, she is falsely accused of being a spy. The heir refuses to believe her defense and kills her with his own hands. Second life: She is forced to become the mistress of a high 94.8kFavorites237.8kClicks/ch48.1kGifts
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It's great! The fact that it manages to integrate seven storylines within one world doesn't feel confusing at all. It's a relatively easy-to-read romance novel; the male lead's identity is very clear and reassuring. [Continuing] The other worlds are quite exciting, with various types of male supporting characters. Fortunately, the female lead always knows her true feelings. [Good luck!]
4 Typhoon Signal No. 3 三号风球 Xiao Han Xian小涵仙Romance572k WordsCompleted Proud, glamorous, and secretly a puppy x dominant, possessive daddy #The daily push and pull of a fake marriage to a wealthy husband# Marriage first, love later | wealthy-family life | charged tension | equally matched Chen Weiqi and Zhuang Shaozhou first met five months before their wedding. She wasn’t one to beat around the bush, so she treated the marriage as a business deal. “Mr. Zhuang, you know I broke up with my ex just a month ago, right?” “It was quite a scene.” The man across from h 145.4kFavorites172.1kClicks/ch170.4kGifts
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This is a Hong Kong-style romance novel featuring mature, strong-willed protagonists, a marriage-of-convenience-to-love story. The animal-like characterizations of the male and female leads are interesting, creating strong chemistry; they always seem destined to be together with just a glance. The male supporting character is handled well, and the female lead's excellence deserves two high-quality relationships. There are no melodramatic entanglements; the farewells and new relationships are handled with grace and maturity. While the writing style might not be my absolute favorite, it's still a good read and worth reading for many.
5 An Afternoon Before the Divorce 离婚前的一个午后 Heavy Curtain帘重Romance28k WordsCompleted Xuan Yi is summoned by her estranged husband To a half-finished villa Where they spend hours flirting and teasing each other Theme: Pluto’s magic is boundless 19.3kFavorites62.5kClicks/ch3kGifts
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Both of them absolutely love these short, concise, and absurdly literary stories about a young couple resolving misunderstandings.
6 Turns Out I’m the Hated Character Everyone Wants to Conquer 原来我是被攻略的万人嫌 A Light Sip Above the Clouds云上浅酌Romance516k WordsCompleted [One-Sentence Summary] The moment they abandoned me, I realized they'd been hiding their disgust and pretending to love me all along. [Full Blurb] With several exceptional men, each with his own appeal, watching over her, Yin Zhizhi enjoyed a smooth and easy life for the first twenty years. They were a domineering CEO, a professional skier, and a wicked-hearted pretty boy. But after her twenty-first birthday, Yin Zhizhi was abandoned. It turned out none of them had ever truly loved her or trea 62.4kFavorites106.5kClicks/ch55.5kGifts
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The final battle against male ghosts at the peak of the Shura Field [clasped fists] A fake universally disliked, real universally adored. The setting is that under the system's mission, the protagonist completes a cannon fodder plot formed by merging three melodramatic novels, but the original plot and reality are completely different, with many men secretly coveting the female lead. The plot development is quite melodramatic, and the Shura Field in the early and middle stages is quite interesting. It suffers from a common problem with novels on the cloud, becoming somewhat weak and boring in the later stages. The female lead's character development is not particularly outstanding, and the reading experience is not very enjoyable. I would recommend reading the author's other quick transmigration novels instead.
7 The Rich Girl Will Not Be Poor 豪门女配不想破产 Lin Mianmian林绵绵Romance422k WordsCompleted By the time Tong Yuwu was twenty-five, the things she was most pleased with were her looks and her marriage to Fu Liheng, the most untouchable man in Yanjing. She was spoiled and extravagant by nature, until one day she was forced to learn that she was living in a novel. In a year, Fu Liheng would divorce her, and she would leave with nothing but a few million in consolation money! System: Complete Mission 1: Keep all your expenses under 1,000 yuan for a week, and your account will gain 500,000 126.6kFavorites457.6kClicks/ch86.6kGifts
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A pretty good arranged marriage that blossoms into love; the relationship develops gradually, accumulating until it transforms. The male lead is a bit straightforward but also incredibly jealous and possesses an overwhelming sense of self-love. The female lead is an incredibly beautiful woman who diligently plays the role of a "pampered wife" on the surface, but is actually very intelligent and clear-headed. Although there's a system, the characters and plot aren't bound by it and don't follow the original protagonist's storyline at all. Being a six-year-old story, it doesn't feel too dated, but personally, I prefer more recent works. [Good][Good]
8 The Devil's Offering 魔鬼的献礼 A Light Sip Above the Clouds云上浅酌Romance390k WordsCompleted "The Male Lead's Blurb" I like you, but I don't dare like you too much. I'm afraid my true nature will scare you away, and my possessiveness will hurt you. "The Female Lead's Blurb" Ye Miao has always been unlucky and vulnerable to supernatural forces. She keeps getting caught up in strange incidents and murder cases, and haunted by evil spirits. On Christmas Eve when she was twelve, she hid in a closet and wrote to Santa Claus, hoping he would protect her. The next day, a strange brand appeare 63.9kFavorites131.8kClicks/ch26.7kGifts
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So good! So good! So good! I always enjoy reading Yunshang's works. This one has a Western fantasy and non-human background, and can be seen as the story of the same couple in different parallel worlds. It has a touch of mild horror, which is very captivating. I especially love worlds 1 and 2, it's just a shame they didn't meet in (the other world). The author's writing is excellent, the background culture is very well researched, and the romance is very engaging. You wouldn't guess it's from 2019, it still feels very stylish.
9 Starting the Day My Engagement Was Called Off 从被解除婚约那天开始 Qing Mei青浼Romance728k WordsCompleted [A classic melodramatic CEO romance's female side character awakens + she still refuses to behave after awakening + everyone gets their comeuppance] [Please add my next book, Today's Elegant Pig-Slaughtering at the Immortal Sect, to your favorites, mwah mwah mwah] The crowd roared like a pot boiling over. All those familiar voices made Gou An's head throb, and she raised a hand to cover her ears. Yet at the very front of the crowd, someone remained silent. The tall man in his immaculate suit lo 160.4kFavorites409.1kClicks/ch191kGifts
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With a little patience, this book might surprise you. The initial realistic storyline follows the typical plot of a typical first-run-day melodramatic CEO romance novel, making the storyline and characters feel rushed and frustrating. However, it improves significantly around the coming-of-age ceremony, where the protagonist noticeably deviates from the flat, one-dimensional character design, developing a more human, sentient being, which helps to soften the initial cheesy and mindless feel (partly due to the original plot). The interactions between the male and female leads are quite interesting, seamlessly switching between their wolf-rabbit and sister-dog daily lives. The epilogue is absolutely fantastic! I request an additional 100 chapters!!
10 The Illusion Painting 错觉画 Biting Green Branches咬枝绿Romance235k WordsCompleted [Pride and Prejudice / A Misunderstanding That Turns Out to Be Delicious] Zong Cheng, born into a distinguished family, had no fondness for “Cinderella.” At times he found Zhuang Man shallow and foolish, yet over time he fell sweetly under her spell as she indulged and accommodated him. With an older brother who had married the richest man's daughter, it was only natural for people to suspect the younger sister also wanted to marry up. Zong Cheng thought Zhuang Man had feelings for him. A youn 40.8kFavorites50.2kClicks/ch26.3kGifts
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Biting Branch Green is still incredibly skilled at writing about unrequited love, with that familiar delicate yet bittersweet flavor. Is this a sister piece to Blank Page? It's the younger sister's story. The early chapters focus on a proud, sarcastic male lead and an honest, pure female lead. The male lead's unrequited love is brilliantly portrayed, showing understanding and respect for a "little weed" and allowing it to grow. The female lead, after realizing her feelings, reciprocates with a straightforward yet delicate approach. The overall pacing is smooth and efficient, with a slightly higher emotional intensity. [Stand-up rabbit head emoji]
11 21+ Flowers in the Gentle Weather 惜花天气 Biting Green Branches咬枝绿Romance221k WordsCompleted 95.1kFavorites139.4kClicks/ch68.4kGifts
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I finished reading this book late at night. If I had to choose one word to describe my feelings about it, it would be "[light rain]". The female lead's name, Runyi, is also related to rain, and she is as gentle and warm as her name suggests. The plot is familiar: unrequited love - turning into a real relationship - mutual pursuit. To call it a romantic relationship is too superficial; let's just say it's a period of unspoken understanding without a defined relationship. Yaozhilv is really good at creating characters. Even if the reader's personality is very different from the character's, you can still feel and understand the person through her excellent writing. Runyi's love is self-proclaimed as pure and simple, "Whether you come or not is fine." While she is 100% emotionally invested in her love, she is also rational and keeps her expectations hanging, ready to withdraw at any time. Therefore, the reading process felt like a light drizzle lingering in my heart, delicate, bittersweet, and misty. [Good Luck Lotus] I don't think the male lead necessarily needs to suffer. If you treat this as a realistic fairy tale, then liking someone doesn't have to be reciprocated immediately. In the development of a relationship, more important than whether it's reasonable, the deep bond, or the concrete moments that make you fall in love... Is the feeling itself. Another characteristic of Yaozhilv's writing is that you can understand the female lead's core through the male lead's perspective. So, in addition to seeing vivid, three-dimensional, and complex characters, you will also marvel at how good the male and female leads are to each other, and how I see the outlet of your soul and accept all of you. By the end, the drizzle in my heart had cleared, and I wish Yuanwei and Runyi eternal happiness. [Heart][Heart]
12 The President I Have a Contractual Relationship With Has An Amnesia 协议恋爱，但大佬失忆了 Lin Mianmian林绵绵Romance411k WordsCompleted [Main story complete, extras ongoing] Ning Zhen is a scheming supporting female character in a wealthy-family romance. But her awakening came too late. The male lead’s older brother, Meng Xianwen, got hold of something he could use against her, forcing her to become his girlfriend in name only. After a year, she would take the money and leave. Three months into their contractual relationship, Meng Xianwen was in a car accident and lost his memory. At first, Ning Zhen was delighted. “What goes 86.7kFavorites106.9kClicks/ch113.2kGifts
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I love you so much! [Kiss][kiss] This is a book I was able to finish even during a reading slump! Although it's set in a female supporting character story, the NPC feel is almost zero. The characters are all very vivid and lively, and the family, love, and friendship relationships are all fulfilling and happy, making it a very enjoyable read. The emotional tug-of-war between the male and female leads is very engaging, with feigned affection blossoming into genuine feelings as they grow closer. The epilogues are sweet but not cloying. The "what if" storyline offers a completely different flavor, which is also delicious. [Milk tea] (I mostly read solo and don't check the comments or reviews, so from my personal perspective, I didn't find it particularly abusive or frustrating for the female lead. Given the objectively established difference in social status, the protagonist's self-evaluation and proactive actions resonated with me more. This isn't a mindless, domineering CEO-falls-for-nothing romance; the male and female leads have a high degree of compatibility and self-awareness. The male lead is somewhat unconventional, while the female lead is free-spirited, courageous, and follows her heart. Even in the alternate timeline or at the beginning of the story, she is self-respecting and not timid or insecure. So even though it starts with a "contract," and the female lead's actions are feigned compliance and not out of character, her soul doesn't belong to or compromise with anyone. To me, this is much more equal in terms of romance and a more enjoyable reading experience than stories about a self-deprecating, arrogant, and ordinary person falling in love with someone they don't love. [Good luck!][Good luck!][Good luck!] Looking forward to Mianmian's new work!!)
13 Winter Again 再冬 Jin Bing金丙Romance175k WordsCompleted The print edition of Again in Winter goes on presale August 19 at 7 p.m.! Blurb: The past and the future pull at opposite ends of a line, and we are forever caught at the point between them. Years later, when I looked back, I realized I had stayed there forever, in that place where you were, where the ice and snow never melted agai 74.5kFavorites125.3kClicks/ch30.2kGifts
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It's quite a coincidence that we met in the world "six years later" as depicted by the author in 2026 and 2027. This is a story of reconciliation after a broken relationship, using amnesia as a starting point. The author smoothly transitions between three parallel storylines (the male and female protagonists' memories and the present), and the early chapters are full of foreshadowing, creating a sense of suspense and mystery. The emotional intensity between the male and female protagonists is very high, and their teenage years are quite refreshing. Personally, I feel the broken relationship storyline has a slightly clichéd feel, typical of sentimental youth literature, and the main plot leans towards a more realistic tone. However, the author's writing is excellent, making it a very readable read. I'm giving it five stars to help this story reach a wider audience.
14 The Pure-Hatred Warrior’s Survival Guide 纯恨战士生存指南 Water Meets Blue水接蓝Romance359k WordsCompleted A person ought to, at least once, live as cuttingly as Li Shuangjie. Theme: Let the world be filled with love. 32.4kFavorites41kClicks/ch29.1kGifts
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this wonderful piece. The female characters are exceptionally well-developed, possessing a strong sense of self. The three men, vying for her attention, serve as icing on the cake in her journey of growth. The author's writing is fluid, seamlessly blending popular tropes with humor. Thank you for creating such a wonderful work.
15 Joyful Clouds 云欢 Sing of the Wind and Go风歌且行Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Chen Yunhuan was once the foremost disciple of Xianlang Sect, a genius sword cultivator praised by everyone. Then one day, she lost all her spiritual power and became a cripple. A girl who appeared out of nowhere took her place as the foremost disciple, while Chen Yunhuan was kicked down the mountain and left to fend for herself. That night, Chen Yunhuan sat at the foot of the mountain and saw brilliant spiritual light shining from its peak. She knew it was the light of Xue Chiyao practicing he 82.5kFavorites60.2kClicks/ch93.3kGifts
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Sorry, theoretically it should be good. The first thirty-odd chapters were really captivating, and I felt it would be a historical romance with a lot of depth and quality, so I subscribed to the whole thing at once. But it's been almost three months, and I still haven't finished reading it [helpless][helpless][helpless]. After entering the main storyline, the plot felt bland and dragged on, and the romance progressed very slowly. It felt tiring to struggle through a bunch of long, tedious text, creating a kind of contradictory feeling of wanting to read it but not wanting to give it up. Readers who enjoy a slow and steady reading experience might want to give it a try.
16 She Came To My Concert 她来听我的演唱会 Qiao Yao翘摇Romance319k WordsCompleted In high school, Ling Chen was the quietest student in class, always lowering his eyes and keeping to himself. The longest thing Zhu Wenshu ever said to him was the polite farewell she offered at graduation: “Wishing you all the best. Let’s keep in touch!” Ling Chen really did go on to have a bright future. He debuted to acclaim as a monster newcomer, sweeping the music charts and winning every major music award, while flowers and applause carried him into the spotlight. - People say Ling Chen’ 518.1kFavorites727kClicks/ch262.2kGifts
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It's a story about a male protagonist's unrequited love for a singer and an ordinary person. The first two-thirds, the initial stages of their interactions and entanglements, are quite interesting. After they get together, the relationship becomes a bit too sweet and lacks depth. You can give it a try when you're looking for something to read.
17 She’s the Villainess at the Elite Academy 她是贵族学院的女配 Jiang Shuishuo江水朔Romance686k WordsCompleted She is the daughter of a nouveau riche family, an unnoticed nobody at an elite academy. She was supposed to be nothing more than an insignificant cannon-fodder character, but after she accidentally saves the heroine from bullying, she gets caught up in trouble she can't escape. Blurb Two: After countless loops, Jin Lin realizes that the way they look at her has changed. Wait, do their affection points stack??? Theme: Be yourself 154.3kFavorites284.3kClicks/ch150.9kGifts
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This is a very unique story; after reading it, I was at a loss for words. The premise is that important characters in the book's world die and are reincarnated, eventually merging their memories (hence the four playthroughs in the main story). It's a very novel and imaginative concept. The female lead is distinctive, incredibly powerful, and universally adored without realizing it. The three male leads appear to be three different types, but are essentially the same (each has their own extreme cases, and my investment targets are just recyclable trash). I don't know if this is due to deletions or alterations? From the third playthrough onwards, the plot feels abrupt and rushed. Why is there suddenly a two-way romance? It feels like the character development is somewhat disjointed. The world-building and plot lines are very vague, and the mystery remains unsolved until the end. The ending of the main story also has a sense of ephemeral beauty and hypocrisy, actually surrounded by wolves. It seems bright, but freedom is actually limited (but in an aristocratic context, this is understandable, like a Qing Dynasty time-travel story unable to withstand the tragedy of its era and class). I suggest reading the side stories as a non-harem story. While a prestigious academy might seem like a typical Mary Sue story, the author actually expresses a more anti-Mary Sue sentiment. It's not princes who fall from the sky, but women; the girls don't just fight over the male lead, but help each other; they can improve themselves in a particular field without relying on anyone else. The author never whitewashes the three awful male characters, directly and nakedly displaying their evil and arrogance, making this a story difficult to define in a single way.
18 Who Says the Supporting Couple Can’t Turn the Tables! 谁说副CP不能掀桌的！ Mr. Pattern图样先森Romance734k WordsCompleted [Blunt heiress x scheming, secretly smitten student council president] Question: If you transmigrated into an old-school, melodramatic aristocratic school manga and became the villainess readers hate most, how would you change your image, going from a hated villainess to everyone’s beloved white moonlight? A. Let them hate me. It won’t cost me a thing. I’ve transmigrated into the life of a rich and beautiful heiress. Isn’t it great to just lie flat? B. Turn over a new leaf and become the prot 58kFavorites64.5kClicks/ch136.7kGifts
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A very novel concept: a crossover into a comic book! From the cover alone, you can tell it's a very attractive couple: a charming and charismatic young lady and a cunning, bespectacled guy. It looks like they're destined for a passionate, fiery romance, but secretly they're an incredibly pure and innocent young couple (a perfect blend of sexual tension and pure love [applause]). The overall flow is smooth and easy to read, with a pseudo-commentary style that makes the characters feel alive. The female supporting characters are handled very well.
19 A Forbidden Secret Crush 越轨暗恋 Ban Dong板冬Romance211k WordsCompleted On the day his ex-girlfriend got married, Zhou Wu drank too much and slipped off alone to smoke in the stairwell. Someone approached through the darkness. It was Wen Ci, a girl from high school with whom he’d barely spoken in three years. She smelled just as strongly of alcohol as he did. Gently, she asked him, “Are you in love with Duan Wei? What a coincidence. I’m in love with her groom.” Then Wen Ci rose onto her toes and kissed him. - Wen Ci had been well-behaved and sensible since child 140.4kFavorites192.5kClicks/ch57.5kGifts
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This book was disappointing because my expectations were raised by the author's bias (the author is excellent at writing youth romance; another childhood sweetheart story is simply divine). The female lead is set to be 26, but there are zero adults in the entire story, which is very inexplicable. The writing style and tone are good, and the plot always has a punch. If the overall setting were moved to 16-year-old high school, it would be barely reasonable. I personally hate the kind of pathetic, sacrificial unrequited love built on the constraints of one's family background, especially when the protagonist, besides being a privileged individual, lacks any real charm. It's easy to go from a story about overcoming one's family problems to a damsel-in-distress romance. Furthermore, the supporting characters are poorly developed: immature male and female leads who lack boundaries even after marriage, loud and brainless brothers and best friends, suffocating parents—the plot always relies on conflict to move forward… (PS: This book has good transportation, but I lost interest because some parts of the plot were so disgusting).
20 Out-of-Season Rain 反季雨 Stars Scattered星星散落Romance89k WordsCompleted Coming soon: childhood-friends romance, "A Summer That Strayed from Its Course" After meeting Xu Qingyue, Lin Shen hates rainy days more than anything. Pretending × Sincere Theme: Keep being yourself 553Favorites537Clicks/ch316Gifts
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A short and concise story of a broken mirror mended, the male protagonist's one-sided hatred and longing, his only regret being that you don't love him.
21 Chasing Summer 逐夏 Papaya Huang木瓜黄Romance341k WordsCompleted Childhood friends. That school celebrity is my childhood friend. Lin Zhe Xia × Chi Yao (A girl who punched three kids at once as a child) goofy, sweet girl × (a guy who drank three packets of medicine a day as a child) cocky king A healing coming-of-age story, slow-burn everyday life. Mutual secret crushes. No romance while they're minors. Prosperity, democracy, civility, harmony; freedom, equality, justice, rule of law. - I've run out of advance chapters. I'll update as often as I can. Them 791kFavorites922.8kClicks/ch354.9kGifts
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A truly authentic childhood sweetheart story, a sweet tale of mutual affection. Their feelings for each other develop smoothly; once the female lead understands her own feelings, she's straightforward, kind, and brave, while the male lead is also very responsible and respectful. It's one of the more memorable childhood sweetheart romance stories I've read. [Thumbs up]
22 Capture the Jade 攻玉 Ning Long凝陇Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Announcement: This novel was first published in 2020. It underwent its first full revision in April 2022 and its second in August 2026, mainly to correct typos and awkward phrasing. Returning readers don't need to reread it; you can ignore the update notices. New readers should read the official version. Pirated versions outside Jinjiang have nothing to do with this novel or its author.] A fantasy demon-hunting story set in an alternate Tang Dynasty. “Use the stones of other mountains to poli 644.4kFavorites864.2kClicks/ch988.3kGifts
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For someone who rarely rereads a book, the fact that I've read it five times in three years is truly remarkable [starry-eyed][starry-eyed][starry-eyed]. Both the plot and the romance are worth savoring repeatedly, and each time I read it, I can immerse myself in the different subplots as if it were the first time. I really love the intelligent and charismatic male and female leads. The mutual romance subplot, though less prominent later on, is still quite compelling. The chapter about the parents, the one with the heavy heart, is also excellent.
23 Little Fish and Mint 小鱼薄荷 Jiji's Cat唧唧的猫Romance312k WordsCompleted Xu Yitong had a cousin who was cocky and loved showing off. Later, her cousin went pro and “accidentally” got on the wrong side of a famous player in the scene. Unfortunately, that player was no pushover, and his fans were fiercely protective. For a while, Xu Yitong's cousin was hunted down all over the internet and torn to shreds by the comments. Xu Yitong sighed. “What kind of people like him, anyway? Don't they have enough homework?” Later, in the middle of the night, Xu Yitong messaged 606.7kFavorites642.9kClicks/ch468.7kGifts
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It's a strange book; I initially gave it four stars. The plot flows smoothly, but I wish the female lead's character was more fleshed out. Even though she's a good girl, I'd like to see more of her personal narrative, just like the male lead. However, months after finishing it, I still think about it from time to time; it's a beautifully memorable couple. [Good Luck Lianlian]
24 Bright Years (Double Rebirth) 岁时有昭（双重生） August in Summer八月于夏Romance638k WordsCompleted [The complete novel is finished. The main story of "I Haven’t Been a God for Ages" is also complete. Come check it out!!!] Novel blurb: [Blurb One] When Rong Shu married Gu Changjin, she didn’t know his heart belonged to someone else. She also had no idea that her mother had forced the woman he loved to marry far away in Suzhou, so that Rong Shu could get what she wanted. Three years after their wedding, the empress found Gu Changjin and brought him back. He b 355.2kFavorites519.6kClicks/ch144.7kGifts
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This is a well-written and logically sound novel about dual rebirth, clearly and reasonably explaining the logic behind the rebirth and filling in every plot hole. From both perspectives, neither the male nor female lead is wrong. The female lead's willingness to accept the male lead again comes after a long and arduous process of tormenting him, and she also has her own growth story. The plotline is also very complete.
25 The Female Supporting Character Has No Will to Survive 女配没有求生欲 Wisteria Branch藤萝为枝Romance484k WordsCompleted [Completed. Published under the title Rather, in two volumes, now available for purchase.] [A very unlucky, spoiled, troublesome villainess lets loose and ends up becoming the apple of several male leads’ eyes in a male-oriented novel, going from a mere mosquito bite to the moon they cherish] Everyone knows that the male leads in male-oriented novels usually follow a leveling-up path. No matter how powerful they become, they start out at the bottom. All it takes is one lucky break for them to s 341.5kFavorites601kClicks/ch160.3kGifts
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While seemingly a cathartic revenge story, it actually involves significant self-inflicted harm. I don't particularly enjoy plots where the protagonist suffers both physically and mentally under the guise of "love." The writing style is very old-fashioned and reminiscent of Mary Sue stories. The supporting characters are extremely annoying, and their portrayals are overly simplistic, either purely good or purely evil. Readers sensitive to extensive descriptions of appearance and certain male-centric vocabulary should proceed with caution.
26 When the Stars Tremble Softly 星星轻颤时 Jiji's Cat唧唧的猫Romance317k WordsCompleted [The giveaway was set up wrong by the author. I’ll run it again once it expires~! =3=] Jiang Chuyi first met Zong Ye just as someone was confessing to him. A dim stairwell. Having dodged the many security cameras, he leaned against the wall, shielding a lighter with his hand as he lowered his head to light a cigarette. The girl confessing to him was shy and nervous; he looked completely uninterested. Only later did she learn he was Zong Ye, the rookie who had become an overnight sensation as so 334kFavorites463.8kClicks/ch181.3kGifts
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A man secretly loves someone and enters the entertainment industry for love; the story is light and easy to read overall. Readers who do not accept stories about idols dating should proceed with caution.
27 Maintaining the Dignity of the Female Supporting Character 维持女配的尊严 Xi He淅和Romance581k WordsCompleted After being reborn, Wen Shuangmu learns that she lives in a sweet campus romance novel. Every male character in the book could have been plucked straight from the hottest Jinjiang romance, so the heroine is caught in an endless love rivalry every day. For instance, there’s the aloof top student and male lead, Su Qiyan. He never studies before exams, but one day he suddenly organizes his notes just so he can hand them to the heroine. Then there’s the arrogant, headstrong second male lead, Zhou 327kFavorites509.9kClicks/ch230.5kGifts
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Second read! [Keep it up!] I love the author's writing style! Humorous yet realistic. A campus romance that avoids sentimentality and common tropes. I especially love the imperfect characters of the male and female leads. Although they are both good people, their imperfections make them more real and three-dimensional. And it's pure love at its finest!!
28 Great Tang Pearl-Warding Chronicle 大唐辟珠记 Meal Card饭卡Romance803k WordsCompleted The print edition has been published and will be available for preorder on June 20. Stay tuned! The Princess Wanshou of the Tang dynasty, blessed and favored by Heaven, died of illness at just seventeen. A petty thief secretly opened the eerie underground tomb, only to discover that the princess had been buried alive, a hideous mask covering her face. The imperial palace concealed deadly schemes, the court was rife with intrigue, and the martial world was in turmoil... None of that had much to 279.3kFavorites140.9kClicks/ch340.5kGifts
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This was a highly anticipated story, written with strong and meticulous skill. The plot and romance are balanced in a 7:3 ratio, with the male and female leads brilliantly portrayed as a delightful, innocent, bickering young couple experiencing their first love. Baozhu's growth is dramatic and touching. I'm deducting one star because the tone suddenly quickens in the last two volumes, feeling like a rushed ending. It's a pity; it would have been even better with more polish. (There's a chapter entirely dedicated to a secondary couple; those who don't like that kind of story can skip it.)
29 Back to My Boss’s Youth 重回老板年少时 Lin Mianmian林绵绵Romance397k WordsCompleted When Zhang Yunyi woke up, she had returned to the year she was seventeen. She went to class weighed down by her memories, only to run into her class monitor, Chen Kuo, in the hallway outside the classroom. She nearly blurted out, “Boss!” At this point, Chen Kuo was still an awkward young man, with none of the steady presence of the tech mogul he would become ten years later. Zhang Yunyi rubbed her hands together eagerly: Starting now, I’ll stick with the boss and save myself ten years of detou 245.1kFavorites313.9kClicks/ch348.7kGifts
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So pure and sweet!!! Another great campus romance novel, featuring a sweet girl and a cool guy who study hard together. The protagonist is reborn into her boss's (an old classmate's) high school days, but even in an alternate timeline, they'll fall in love—it's destiny to be together! Both have very respectful views on love, with no angst or melodramatic misunderstandings; you'll only find them incredibly adorable.
30 Reforming the Villain Couple's Everyday Life 反派夫妇改造日常 Day After Day日日复日日Romance755k WordsCompleted [For publication updates, follow @Jinjiang Ri Fu Ri] The Gu King Yanluo lost his battle against the Sword Venerable Xiaoyang. Mu Zhaoran, the Gu King’s Dao companion, was thrown into a pit of poisonous snakes and Gu worms alongside the despised Poisonous Yanluo, where she was subjected to the punishment of the pit of vipers. At the moment of her death, a vicious female antagonist reform System suddenly descended from the heavens. The System declared that times had changed and mindless female 167.8kFavorites169.4kClicks/ch213.6kGifts
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It took me a long time to finish reading this fantasy rebirth novel. The world-building is quite grand and expansive. The themes of "defying fate" and "being true to oneself" run throughout. I really admire the female lead's imperfect personality. The male and female leads are a perfect match.
31 Transported Five Years into the Future with My Boyfriend's Older Brother 和男友大哥一起穿到五年后 Lin Mianmian林绵绵Romance405k WordsCompleted Ji Qingyu had finally won over her rich second-generation boyfriend, but on the day she was supposed to meet his parents, an accident sent her and her boyfriend's big brother five years into the future The good news: She successfully married into a wealthy family and became Mrs. Feng. (Confetti.jpg) The bad news: Her husband was her boyfriend's big brother. (Shocked.gif) Apparently, her husband was famous in their social circle for doting on his wife? Apparently, their relationship was wonderf 164kFavorites311.2kClicks/ch141.4kGifts
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This is a highly suspenseful book about arranged marriages that blossom into love. I can't imagine how happy we would be if we met elsewhere [starry-eyed][starry-eyed][starry-eyed]. Lin Mianmian's books need no introduction; the plot is captivating, and the overall flow is smooth and easy to read. The female protagonists are all stunningly beautiful, independent, and confident women with unique charms (and beauty is their most insignificant asset). The male leads and supporting characters are mostly virgins.
32 A Beauty Like Cream in the 1980s [Book Transmigration] 凝脂美人在八零[穿书] Youth Is a Golden Chain清春是金色锁链Romance459k WordsCompleted Wen Xin's best friend turned against her. To get revenge, she wrote Wen Xin into a melodramatic period novel. In the story, the supporting female character who shares Wen Xin's name has parents who get the male lead's entire family sent away for forced labor. After his family is reinstated, she fears their revenge and forces the girl to become their unpaid “housekeeper.” Watching the character based on her get abused in body and spirit by the cold, abstinent male lead, then fall in love with h 137.7kFavorites416.7kClicks/ch101.5kGifts
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It's a cheesy but addictive story about a girl who transmigrates to the 1980s and falls in love with a regimental commander. The first half is more captivating, with the female lead having a powerful advantage. However, both characters' personalities fall apart later on. The plot and viewpoints might feel a bit dated now, with overt and covert female rivalry and the domineering male lead... The supporting characters are also one-dimensional, and the purely evil ending is quite poor.
33 Reborn Together with My Ex-Husband After Our Divorce 离婚后和前夫一起重生了 Lin Mianmian林绵绵Romance441k WordsCompleted [My new story next door, The Supporting Actress’s Mother Is a Powerful Tycoon’s Unforgettable Love, is now underway~] Many people envy Meng Tingyu because her husband achieved the miracle of going from nothing to a net worth of tens of billions. But nobody knows that during the eighteen years she spent with Xu Chaozong, from the time she was eighteen until she turned thirty-six, he became someone she found bland and hard to let go of, even though he was no longer worth the trouble. After leavi 133.6kFavorites302.3kClicks/ch118.7kGifts
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This book has a very different writing style from Mianmian's other works, but it's very delicate. The female protagonist has her own growth storyline and romantic relationships, and the male protagonist gradually goes from being arrogant to reflecting on his actions and pursuing his wife. Overall, it's a worthwhile read.
34 Blank Page 空白页 Biting Green Branches咬枝绿Romance408k WordsCompleted [Published. During the summer after the high school entrance exams, an unfamiliar boy came to live at her uncle’s house. He wore a gray T-shirt washed nearly white and sat in the living room, his expression cold and distant. The housekeeper told Yun Jia that he was the son of the worker who had died, and that he would be living there from now on. The years passed in a hurry, and the one who loved in secret did not dare ask for more. | Happy ending | Unrequited love from the m 91.8kFavorites116.1kClicks/ch48.6kGifts
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A story of unrequited love told through dual narratives (flashbacks and present). It's an extremely bland and slow-burning tale. The female lead is far more charming than the male lead, and the back-and-forth between them is stretched out for far too long; even at 80% of the way through, there's still virtually no real progress. Because the dual narrative gradually unveils the past, it becomes increasingly tedious as you read on, but the author's writing is undeniably excellent.
35 Forced to Marry My Nemesis 和宿敌被迫成亲后 A Huge Ingot of Silver好大一锭银Romance465k WordsCompleted Warning: Please read the content warning below first! After coming down with a chill, Xue Ying unexpectedly dreamed of her past life. Her birth mother was a servant in the marquis's household. Years ago, in a moment of madness, she conspired with the midwife to switch the First Madam's baby. That was how Xue Ying became the marquis's eldest daughter. She was doted on and spoiled rotten, growing up willful and headstrong. But later, the real young master who had been switched away came to the c 72.8kFavorites68.4kClicks/ch35kGifts
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The female lead is somewhat of a rebirth novel character, innocent yet spoiled (in a good way). The male lead is like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows—cold and determined, yet relentless. It's not a typical rivalry story; the romance outweighs the plot, but the subtle nuances between the young couple are quite enjoyable.
36 The Empress is My Little Childhood Sweetheart 皇后是朕小青梅 A Fleeting Moment瞬息Romance393k WordsCompleted [Complete] Chu Zhengze ascended the throne at the age of seven. Before he had even gotten comfortable on the throne, the Grand Empress Dowager he feared most forced him to bring into the palace Xue YurRun, the youngest legitimate granddaughter of the prime minister he hated most. From then on, Xue YurRun loved meat, so Chu Zhengze's dining table with her never had a scrap of meat. Chu Zhengze was afraid of dogs, so Xue YurRun raised seven of them and acted like she was one of them every day. An 65kFavorites85.9kClicks/ch17.5kGifts
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A top-tier childhood sweetheart romance novel set in ancient China. Such a beautiful love story—a lifelong, devoted love between a young emperor and empress, a perfect ending from childhood to their children's growth. The everyday moments flow gently like a tranquil stream, a poignant tale of love tugged at the heartstrings amidst the antique charm. I truly hope more people will find this gem. [Cat emoji][Cat emoji]
37 Betraying the Good Years 也负嘉岁 Biting Green Branches咬枝绿Romance73k WordsCompleted [Published. A friend said their names just sounded like a perfect match. A pure wilderness and a beautiful sheaf of grain, born to be together. | Short story, not serialized for payment, bad ending (the print edition's ending is unchanged) Theme: Love yourself first. 21.8kFavorites46.8kClicks/ch2kGifts
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Bad ending warning! This story features a cousin (or uncle, I forget) from the novel "Only You Please Me" and his girlfriend. The male lead is a reformed playboy, and the female lead is brave and resilient; it's a very realistic story. As the title suggests, the story is about unrequited love, a dream that ultimately shatters, and in the end, the protagonist betrays Jia Sui. I felt sorry for the female lead in this story, but I was also relieved by her decision to leave. I hope every sincere heart can find a kindred spirit in return.
38 What I Never Gave You 给你的我从未 Returning Fisher归渔Romance425k WordsCompleted None of them understood. Only you ever said monsters were cuter. With the end of the world fast approaching, I wish we could prove our love by living and dying together. · Cool guy vs. rich beauty; the past takes up at least as much space as the present; happy ending · Yunpan (needs lots of love) × Zhou Weican (the more he loves, the tougher his words get) · Not a purely sweet romance; the leads aren't perfect people; readers with high moral standards, please steer clear Theme: Face life with 17.1kFavorites18.4kClicks/ch18.9kGifts
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This is my first time reading this type of story. (Those with strong emotional fastidiousness and moral principles should read at their own discretion, as both the male and female leads are quite eccentric.) The writing is superb. The story interweaves past and present narratives, but the layout is clear and concise, making it very engaging from the start. Yunpan and Zhou Weican are a perfectly matched puzzle, and the story lives up to its title, "What I gave you, I never gave to anyone else." It's fortunate that they were able to firmly choose to be each other's only one. The first three-quarters of the story was quite poignant, even though there was a beautiful past. Perhaps because I was following Yunpan's perspective, I also felt that this relationship was like a wisp of fog, impossible to grasp. Reading the flashback chapters was really painful and made me feel sorry for the two characters. Fortunately, there were no regrets.
39 What's Left Unsaid Is the Most Moving 欲言又止最动听 Yu Shanshan余姗姗Romance410k WordsCompleted Blurb: It feels as if my youth began when I fell in love with you, from school days to the wider world. As the years pass, only winter and summer remain; I no longer ask about spring or autumn. . Childhood friends are "the right person, loved at the wrong time," the first memories and flutter of the heart. A chance encounter is "the wrong person, loved at the right time," a later love that cuts deep. People often argue over who is truly the right and best match. But love and being loved cannot b 15.9kFavorites27.6kClicks/ch11.1kGifts
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At first glance, I assumed it was a typical angst-filled coming-of-age story, but it's actually quite profound and insightful. The choices and sacrifices made by the protagonists in their respective life paths feel very realistic, like stories told by real, flesh-and-blood people around us. There are no unrealistic, ethereal ideals floating in the air; the plot is very grounded. (For those from non-elite universities with high moral standards regarding relationships, please consider this carefully.)
40 She Still Doesn’t Know 她还不知道 Ban Dong板冬Romance215k WordsCompleted This is the tenth year Pei Qi has been in love with Shen Fangyue. She still doesn't know. - 1. A campus romance, cute and oblivious x sharp-tongued and stubborn 2. Childhood friends / bickering couple, everyday life, probably a cute, relaxing little story~ 3. The main characters won't fall in love until they're adults Theme: Living together in Changgan Lane, two childhood friends without a care in the world 15.8kFavorites16.3kClicks/ch8.9kGifts
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A sweet and gentle childhood romance! The details of unrequited love are beautifully written, perfectly capturing the innocent and heartwarming process of young love. There aren't many plot points left for childhood sweetheart stories in school, but the author's writing is concise and humorous, making it enjoyable to read without being cloying. You'll genuinely feel how wonderful Little Moon and Little Turtle are. [Applause][Applause][Applause][Applause]
41 Springtime in Your Eyes 你的眼里有春天 Sighing West Tea叹西茶Romance269k WordsCompleted After watching Lin Zhiyin coldly reject several boys who confessed their feelings to her, Cong Yue shook his head. Anyone who fell for Lin Zhiyin was in for a rough time. Luckily, he wasn't interested in her. Later, he ate his words. If someone asked Cong Yue where spring could be found, he'd say it was in Lin Zhiyin's eyes. There were red flowers, green grass, and all the most beautiful things in the world. “In your eyes, I saw all of spring.” The less serious version of the blurb: The pers 13.8kFavorites12.9kClicks/ch7.2kGifts
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A pure and sweet teen romance novel! [Sprinkling flowers] It's rare to see such a normal male lead in a school novel. [Loudsweet bunny emoji][Loudsweet bunny emoji] Overall, it's a redemption story and worth reading when you're looking for something to read.
42 The Wind Has Stopped Several Times 风停了好几次 Stars Scattered星星散落Romance174k WordsCompleted The love we felt as children was like the crooked tree outside the house, stubbornly growing ever more lush. Tsundere, stubborn-mouthed hero x bright, oblivious heroine Theme: Live well and keep growing. 5.1kFavorites6.2kClicks/ch2.8kGifts
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A smooth and lighthearted childhood sweet romance novel that left me feeling warm and fuzzy after reading. The ending is quick and doesn't feel cloying after the main characters confirm their feelings for each other. Also, the author's descriptions of teenage boys are very realistic and vivid, with a touch of the slightly lewdness of a typical teenage boy (just kidding [laughing and crying emoji]).

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