Honest, Down-to-Earth Female Leads 老实人女主

1. 1 修 Dating Games in the Cultivation World Are So Hard 修真界的恋爱游戏好难 Spring Branch Dawn春枝晓Romance218k WordsOngoing BG. A story about a player girl who thinks she's easygoing and harmless, but unknowingly drives a smooth-talking, cunning fox of a man into a breakdown and turns him into a bitter, resentful husband. The Misty Rain Pavilion is the greatest intelligence network in the cultivation world. Its pavilion master is a consummate diplomat who can calculate the fortunes of the world while chatting and laughing, with unfathomably deep schemes. Any cultivator hoping to get the better of him ends up stampin 8kFavorites3.7kClicks/ch15.1kGifts

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   The writing is good, and I like the plot and synopsis; the abrupt breakup scenes are especially captivating. The male lead is guarded, cunning, and constantly tries to seduce the female lead while attempting to uncover her identity. The female lead treats it all like a game; she's relaxed, frank, and has a kind and gentle personality—a natural type who doesn't succumb to pressure. I especially love the female lead!

2. 2 我 Aren’t I the Primary Husband? 我不是正夫吗？ Hermit of the Mountain栖山君Romance381k WordsOngoing *The title is from the male lead's perspective. Xin He was born poor and had a first love when she was young. He was Wei Yue, the third young master of the Duke's household, born to nobility and bright as the moon in the sky. She had spent only a few years doing menial work in the household, and Wei Yue didn't even know who she was. All she dared to do was hide in the shadows and secretly watch him. Until one day, Wei Yue discovered her. The pampered third young master glanced at her and orde 25.6kFavorites15.6kClicks/ch21.3kGifts

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   Perfectly matched! Just a few chapters and I can already tell these two male leads are incredibly difficult to deal with [rice dumpling emoji]. He seems a bit obsessed with Wei Yue in the early chapters; I hope he gets thoroughly tortured later. Although I really want to fast-forward to the synopsis, I still need to properly build up the emotions, otherwise the pacing and logic will feel off. I completely trust the author! Patiently waiting [sprinkling emoji]. The other male lead is also captivating; looking forward to the subsequent plot development. He and the female lead are destined lovers. Wei Yue seems more suited to being a mistress vying for favor.

3. 3 恨21+ Hating People 恨人 Quiet, Goose小声点鹅Romance307k WordsCompleted 20.4kFavorites19.5kClicks/ch7.9kGifts

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   The author's writing style is concise and skillful, truly delightful! An honest and responsible woman versus a disabled, effeminate man—I've never read a story where the protagonist is disabled before, and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

4. 4 赘 My Wife Wants a Divorce [Female-Dominated World] 赘妻要和离（女尊） Lord Hai海大人Romance217k WordsCompleted My new story, “My Dead Husband Keeps Coming Back,” will be starting soon. Please come check it out, lovelies. For all 27 years of her life, Xi Bianxia had followed the rules. The only time she ever rebelled was when she impulsively married a man she'd only recently met. Her husband was refined and handsome, gentle and wealthy, and treated her with the utmost care. Sadly, their happy days didn't last. Her husband died in a car accident, leaving her alone with his vast inheritance. And his st 18.5kFavorites47.5kClicks/ch7.2kGifts

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   The female lead is gentle, honest, intelligent, and polite. In her past life, she was bound by a debt of gratitude and forced into a bitter relationship with the second male lead. In reality, she harbored no resentment; she loved no one but was deeply disappointed in the second male lead, diligently managing the family business. Reborn, she decisively breaks free from the second male lead's family and discovers the male lead's feelings. Their mutual pursuit infuriates the second male lead. In this life, the female lead finally achieves her ambitions, excelling in her exams and becoming exceptionally talented. The scenes that torment the second male lead are captivating.

5. 5 他 They're All Incubi, but I Cultivate the Path of Unfeeling 他们都是魅魔，但我修无情道 Hermit of the Mountain栖山君Romance572k WordsCompleted Jiang Ling is the last dragon in the world. She has never lacked people who treat her well: an indulgent master, a considerate junior fellow disciple, and a frail apothecary who wants to repay her kindness by offering himself to her. But one day, she accidentally discovers that they are being kind to her in order to conquer her. They do not love her. They are only treating her well because her dragon heart is a Heart of Exquisite Jade. If they can make her fall for them willingly and offer t 12.5kFavorites9.7kClicks/ch10.3kGifts

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   It's so good! The female lead is a bit like a central air conditioner, nice to everyone, so in the end all the supporting characters are completely overwhelmed, haha. You can understand just by reading the synopsis. I reread it again. The last line of Chapter 143, "So this is what love is like," was so detailed and captivating, it was absolutely heartbreaking for the male lead! And the ending, where the female lead attained enlightenment, and they all became better versions of themselves, I love this open ending.

6. 6 庄21+ The Banker 庄家 Xing Zhichu邢之初Romance177k WordsCompleted 6.7kFavorites9.5kClicks/ch2.2kGifts

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   (Not the Honest Female Lead) I recommend starting this book when the female lead is about to divorce the male lead. I read in reviews that the beginning is very angsty, to the point of organ donation, so I skipped it because I didn't want to read the parts where the female lead initially humbled herself. The female lead is very capable at work, and once she understands things, she never looks back. The later parts are very satisfying; she constantly torments the male lead. In the end, the female lead ends up with someone else, and the epilogue further torments the male lead. If you like melodramatic stories and stories where the male lead is tormented, this might be worth a try. Although it has a slightly old-fashioned, melodramatic feel, there's no female rivalry, the female lead never targets the second female lead, and in the final epilogue, the female lead even enlightens the second female lead, who then begins a new chapter in her life. It's really good.

7. 7 和 After I Transmigrated into a Book with My Childhood Friend 和竹马一起穿书后 ppp Heroppp大侠Romance292k WordsCompleted [The novel is complete. Please leave a five-star review~ The blurb for the upcoming novel “Never Mind If I Can’t Win You Over” is below. This novel: She transmigrated into a book. The good news: she transmigrated with her childhood friend. The bad news: ...it’s an adults-only book (: At a family gathering, he trapped her behind a door, his breath burning hot. “I didn’t mean to kiss you just now.” He said, “I couldn’t control myself.” √ Pretending turns real 19.2kFavorites24.8kClicks/ch13.9kGifts

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   The male and female leads are actually in a pure love relationship, but they only realize their feelings after being forced to transmigrate into a book together. The story has some minor heartbreak for the male lead, as well as some humorous moments, making it worth reading.

8. 8 上 The Luckiest Draw 上上签 Tang Acha唐阿茶Romance163k WordsCompleted [This story will be paywalled on August 20. It will be revised afterward. Thank you to everyone supporting the official release, my dears.] [My next planned story is a reverse-harem Mary Sue novel, "Transmigrated as the Only Human at a Beastman Academy." [Obsessive yandere / forced possession and a groveling pursuit / old-school rivalry between men] [Blurb] 01. Li Xiaoxi is the youngest daughter born after her parents had exceeded the birth quota. She was ra 1.5kFavorites2.2kClicks/ch456Gifts

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   The author writes exceptionally well, concisely and without unnecessary words. The language is simple yet profoundly powerful, beautifully portraying the protagonist's resilience and revealing both her bright and dark sides. She displays the weakness and helplessness of committing perjury to avoid rebelling against her family, and the unwavering tenacity of pushing herself to the limit through part-time work and studies to survive. She grows step by step, breaking free from her constraints, and her reflections are grounded and moving. The protagonist is trapped in difficulties but never gives up. Just as divers sometimes experience nitrogen narcosis when diving too deep, perhaps her troubled past is similar, repeatedly pulling her into the abyss. However, she doesn't experience the hallucinations of nitrogen narcosis, remaining vigilant rather than lost, bravely pursuing her ideals. In short, she is a flesh-and-blood character; I stayed up all night reading and was deeply moved.

9. 9 失 Every Day After Losing My Memory Is a Shura Field 失忆后每天都是修罗场 The Pigeon Ascends to Immortality鸽子飞升Romance223k WordsCompleted After waking up in the hospital with amnesia, Bai Shasha realizes she must be one of life's winners: a sweet, adorable son, a handsome and wealthy husband, and a harmonious relationship with her mother-in-law. It's the perfect family, except... she seems to have been a player? Having forgotten her past, Bai Shasha decides to turn over a new leaf. Her first step is to dump her lover, only to discover that he's her boss, someone she can't easily kick to the curb. "I like smart women. I can give 24.2kFavorites49.4kClicks/ch6.9kGifts

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   The female lead pathetically cheated on her husband, but ended up with him—her boss, who was all talk and no action. The husband wasn't innocent either; the scenes where he suffered at his hands were particularly well-written. I don't usually read cheating stories, but this one was genuinely good. It didn't feel like cheating at all because the husband was at fault first. The boss was sharp-tongued but also kind-hearted, and in a way, helped the female lead grow.

10. 10 我 My Sword 我剑 Shu Ning黍宁Romance628k WordsOngoing *Male lead: Zhang Yinzhen Bai Hong was born with a sword bone. Cool and strikingly handsome, he was known in his day as the “remarkable talent of the Sword Sect.” After all, the virtuous sect’s aloof beauty is practically destined to fall for a demonic sect’s enchantress. Bai Hong defied the world’s judgment and fell in love with Jiang Xue, the Holy Maiden of the demonic sect. Zhou Mang was quiet and slow-witted, with little talent. Her father died when she was three, her mother when she was f 77.7kFavorites56.2kClicks/ch198.2kGifts

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    The female lead's character in the first few chapters was a bit annoying; she saw herself as the second male lead's childhood sweetheart, and there were also a few rather stereotypical and one-dimensional villains. However, if you ignore those two points, it's not too bad. She's the type who can make up for her shortcomings with hard work, and I quite enjoyed watching her grow and develop. Compared to the two main characters, I preferred the interactions between the supporting characters and the female lead; the friendship storyline was engaging.

11. 11 老 The Honest Woman Abandoned the Coldhearted Minister 老实的她抛弃了阴冷权臣 The Timid Little Bun怂怂的小包Romance405k WordsCompleted [The madness never stops!] [Kind, honest heroine 🌟 Mad, powerful official hero] Three years after she abandoned Pei Chi, he returned a changed man. From then on, Yuan Xiaohe was in his hands, suffering his relentless vengeance day and night... After landing a respectable job and establishing a household in her own name, Yuan Xiaohe decided she wanted to marry a handsome man with a gentle disposition. As luck would have it, she married a peerless young talent! La 2.3kFavorites1.8kClicks/ch923Gifts

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    I like the premise; it starts with a reunion, then cuts to flashbacks. However, the female lead is a bit too weak, which made me feel frustrated. She seems to have done nothing wrong, yet she's constantly being criticized and judged.

12. 12 贪 Greed 贪欲 Qian Yedu千野渡Romance273k WordsOngoing Ruan Ling was raised in the Qi family for ten years. Outsiders all thought she was an illegitimate member of the family, an outsider rejected by the young master of the house. Although they lived under the same roof, their positions couldn't have been more different. Qi Fan had been carefully groomed as the heir and was celebrated as a prodigy. Ruan Ling, meanwhile, was an obscure stepdaughter from a wealthy family, overlooked and unimportant. She was forced to curry favor with him, call him " 11.3kFavorites8.6kClicks/ch4kGifts

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    It's still the same old story of an honest female lead and a cunning male lead—a very classic pairing. The female lead is a photography professional, beautiful, and highly skilled; she seems better off alone. Due to family circumstances, she doesn't dare to defy the male lead, who is domineering and quite powerful. The female lead's hesitation and fear, and the male lead's sinister nature, are highlighted.

13. 13 海 Begonia Blossoms Drunk in the Sun 海棠醉日 Nanlu Xingli南陆星离Romance667k WordsCompleted My next book is a forced-love story, The Debt of Romance. Please add it to your reading lists, everyone! The forced-love plot begins in Chapter 21 | Ruthless, domineering emperor vs. patient, clever beauty After Crown Prince Zhao Mingfei was deposed, he naturally had no affection for the wife forced on him as a substitute. But Jiang Niantang loved him wholeheartedly. She secretly watched him practice swordsmanship, took care of everything in the cold palace for him, and spent night after night s 115.2kFavorites107.9kClicks/ch41.8kGifts

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    This is a story of forced love and possession, with both obvious strengths and weaknesses. The forced love and possession aspect between the male and female leads is particularly well-written, depicting a complex love story filled with both hatred and passion. The female lead loves the second male lead, and the male lead loves the female lead. The weaknesses include somewhat mediocre political intrigue, stereotypical villains, and a mother who seems overly biased to emphasize the male lead's unhappy family background. Despite being the crown prince, the mother's lack of outward appearances makes her seem unusually naive. There are also numerous typos, suggesting the author didn't revise the text. Those who enjoy forced love and possession stories can definitely enjoy it, as the romance is prominent. However, the story is quite long, lacking a clear main plot, and the emotional intensity is extremely high; I became tired halfway through.

14. 14 有 Sick 有病 Three Liang of White Sugar白糖三两Romance256k WordsOngoing Wen Miao is a cook's daughter, tasked with caring for the sickly eldest young master of the household. Everyone says Xiling Yan won't live long. Only Wen Miao says he'll live to be a hundred. After falling in love with a demoness, Xiling Yan succumbed to demonic cultivation and killed everyone in the household. Wen Miao, carefully carrying a sugar figurine to give him, was the first to fall in the rain of blood. Back when Xiling Yan was still mortal, his frail body confined him to a small co 23.4kFavorites21.2kClicks/ch8.4kGifts

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    The premise is great: an honest and kind female protagonist x a creepy male ghost. However, the author frequently goes on hiatus, so I'll wait until it's finished before commenting further.

15. 15 驯 Dog Training 驯犬 Temporarily a Guest in Jinling暂为金陵客Romance170k WordsOngoing They despised her, looked down on her, couldn't help drawing close to her, and then tried to tame her. Then they got what was coming to them. Theme: Living as you please is a way of mocking the fickle fate of life. 4.1kFavorites7.6kClicks/ch2.5kGifts

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    Shockingly delicious! The female lead has a tragic past; an orphan who dreams of becoming a journalist, but things don't go as planned, and she ends up as a paparazzi, where she crosses paths with male characters A and B. (Here's a warning: many in the comments section feel it's too cruel to the female lead, plus there's a male character with an impure past. If you can handle that, give it a try.) I'm halfway through and still don't know which one the male lead is. Both male characters A and B have past romantic relationships, and male character B is impure. The female lead has a "white moonlight" (a term of endearment for a past love interest) who helped her, but he has a girlfriend. It's not a pure romance, but the emotional turmoil and complexities are beautifully portrayed, and it's clear the author has read extensively, resulting in a natural and nuanced emotional delivery. I'm just skimming through a bit first, and I'll savor it later; the writing and plot are top-notch. The female lead is a quiet, somewhat self-destructive person with a strong sense of justice. Her resilient spirit, like a weed despite her precarious existence, is very appealing to me.

16. 16 魔 Everyday Kidnapping and Plunder at the Magic Academy [Western Fantasy] 魔法学院强取豪夺日常[西幻] Chi Ning炽宁Romance790k WordsCompleted Beverly is a struggling student at the Magic Academy, and her black hair makes her a target of discrimination. She dreads attending Archmage Elias's class because he is always demanding and sharp-tongued. Every day, she worries that he'll fail her. Until one day, in the dim lair of an evil dragon, Elias gets smeared with the dragon's aphrodisiac fluids. "I ended up like this because I saved you. Don't you think you should repay me?" With tears in her eyes, she bites her lip and agrees. The man 11.6kFavorites10.8kClicks/ch15.5kGifts

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    The female lead's inner thoughts are incredibly endearing, and the rat people's struggle to survive is quite remarkable. Some viewers might find the male lead off-putting; he's extremely authoritarian, speaks harshly, and acts like a Celestial Dragon. The male lead's character is somewhat similar to Higgins—a sarcastic aristocrat who also has a desire to change the female lead. Now it remains to be seen whether the female lead can forge her own path; that's the main focus of this story. Second review: The pacing is too slow, some descriptions are unnecessary, and it feels a bit drawn out.

17. 17 难 Love Beneath the Phoenix Canopy 难为鸾帐恩 Osmanthus in the Mirror桂花添镜Romance526k WordsCompleted Hu Shen grew up on the grasslands. Her elder brother was favored by the khan, and her own life was fairly comfortable. Until one day, after her brother launched a campaign into the Central Plains, he returned with a captive from there. They said the man was the legitimate heir of a powerful Central Plains family, of noble birth. They said that though he was a civil official, he fought with great courage and had tremendous potential. The khan wanted to bring him into his service, but the man w 167.9kFavorites145.8kClicks/ch87.8kGifts

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    I quite like the character design. The female lead is an honest person from the grasslands, but while honest, she actively pursues a passionate relationship with the male lead, taking the initiative. The male and female leads have a misunderstanding, which is about to be resolved. I purely enjoy watching the car scenes [heart emoji], I basically skipped over the national and family feuds.

18. 18 A AB Love Is Never Going to Work [GB] AB恋是行不通的[gb] Wen Yuan问远Romance391k WordsCompleted [Officially published on Jinjiang] A cold, selfish beta woman × a hot-tempered, arrogant alpha man . The first time Lu Ke met Qian Shu, the beta woman handed him a love letter. She wore black-rimmed glasses and looked plain and dull. Among Lu Ke's many admirers, she hardly stood out. The rich young master's hangers-on all laughed. “Who still sends love letters these days? How old-fashioned.” Lu Ke glanced at the letter in Qian Shu's hand, brushed past her, and sneered, “This isn't a garbage dump 28.9kFavorites25.4kClicks/ch16.3kGifts

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    It has nothing to do with honesty or forceful acquisition, but it's incredibly good! I'm too lazy to create another reading list. Male lead A, female lead B; both come from unhappy families. Initially, the woman pursues the man (for a reason, it's not that she liked him first). Later, the man's love becomes very humble and clingy; he doesn't force her, which is good, only hurting himself. The female lead seems cold but is actually warm and kind at heart. Both are successful in their careers—well, they're a perfect match, and the ending is happy. Also, every named female character in the book is wonderful; there's no competition between them, and no inexplicably bad characters. I love the female lead; she's the kind of person I most want to be.

19. 19 今21+ How Well-Done Are You Today? 今日几分熟 Two Different Concepts两个概念Romance215k WordsCompleted 54.2kFavorites59.4kClicks/ch28.4kGifts

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    This isn't a story of forceful acquisition; it features an honest female lead (who seems a bit avoidant) and a cunning male lead. The female lead is a kind and honest person with a rich inner world, and many of her inner thoughts are quite intriguing. The male lead's cunning is subtly revealed, and his pursuit of her later on is very satisfying. The female lead's avoidance is evident in the fact that (I think) she wouldn't be particularly heartbroken if she lost the male lead, since avoidant characters are never afraid of loss. However, the male lead would be devastated if he lost her. The author's writing is excellent. I've always believed that urban novels should ideally be around 200,000 words. Many authors force themselves to include career development plots when they're not good at it, but this author is very restrained in this aspect, creating a well-balanced narrative.

20. 20 普 An Ordinary Girl Gets Tangled Up with a Gloomy Edgelord 普通的她被阴暗批缠上了 The Timid Little Bun怂怂的小包Romance445k WordsCompleted The Honest Girl Abandoned the Coldhearted Minister is now underway! [Resilient farm girl vs. venomous nobleman] “She’s nothing but a lowborn farm girl trying to repay a favor with a favor. How could someone so base ever catch my eye?” In her past life, this was the last thing Zhang Jingxian heard before she died. “He’s cold by nature and vicious in his methods. I can barely avoid him, so how could I possibly like him? I never will.” In this life, Zhang Jingxian was chatting with someone else, s 46.6kFavorites43.8kClicks/ch17.9kGifts

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    The female lead is resilient, principled, independent, and eager to learn, and she's also quite skilled in martial arts; she has her own shining moments. The male lead's brooding character is well-developed. It's a good read.

21. 21 废 The Deposed Empress: Old-School Angst, Dog-Blood Drama, and Catharsis 废后·古早虐狗血爽 Rong Wan容晚Romance263k WordsOngoing [As of today, July 1, the red packet refunds have mostly been sent out. The story may take a little longer to unlock. My apologies again.], July 1 [Sorry, everyone. It’s been too long, and I’ll probably have to abandon this book. I’ll honor my promise and apologize. Unlocking it and sending red packet refunds are the least I can do. I’ll send the red packets first, all at once on July 1. There will be one hundred, each worth five yuan. After that, the book should be unlocked, but it’ll take a l 21.2kFavorites40.8kClicks/ch5.2kGifts

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    It's a story that tortures both the male and female characters, with a classic, old-fashioned feel. Even though it's unfinished, I still read it repeatedly. But the angst was so satisfying, it was agonizing on both sides, and the plot twist came at the point where the female lead and the second male lead got together. Although the female lead loved the male lead a lot at the beginning, she really went all out later, not just coldly washing his underwear.

22. 22 困 Love in a Cage 困兽之爱 Fang Xiaoyao方小姚Romance268k WordsCompleted His gaze was cold and arrogant, his voice devoid of warmth. “Do you hate me now?” “No.” Seeing the faint disappointment in his eyes, she paused. “I only hate myself.” In short, this is a story about an innocent younger sister and her scheming older brother matching wits. This story comes with a high-intensity warning. Enter at your own risk! Welcome, and happy reading! My new novel 10.3kFavorites43.4kClicks/ch1.4kGifts

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    Both male leads are quite interesting, and the female lead is completely helpless. The author's writing is excellent, with a very strong grasp of pacing. It's just pure, melodramatic fun.

23. 23 疯 The Mad Bodhisattva 疯菩萨 Jiang Ge疆戈Romance466k WordsCompleted A dark, dreamlike urban romance fairy tale with a distinctly Chinese flavor. Psychiatrist × heir to a century-old family The first time Bai Tingni saw Liang Jingfan was at the birthday banquet for Old Master Liang. In the bustling hall, he was poised and gentle, conducting himself with impeccable courtesy. He had the refinement and depth that only a distinguished old family could instill, yet there was also a hint of detachment about him, as though joy and sorrow could never touch him. And yet 89.4kFavorites71.2kClicks/ch35.9kGifts

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    The female lead is kind (though not exactly honest), a psychiatrist with ideals and beliefs. The male lead has a mental illness but finds hope in her. He's not a bad person, and they love each other, but his love is somewhat suffocating, leading to some twisted behaviors that add a lot of spice to the story. The later parts are a bit flat; I preferred the earlier, more intense scenes.

24. 24 炼 Forging Swords 炼剑 Three Liang of White Sugar白糖三两Romance482k WordsCompleted (Main story complete) Yu He transmigrated into a cultivation novel. The heroine works hard to cultivate and avenge her family. She and the male lead go through a series of tangled love-and-hate entanglements, and in the end defeat her master, who has turned evil in order to resurrect his fiancée. The twists and turns of the story fill a million words. But Yu He is just a mortal, not even given a name in the book. She only wants to live in peace and, while she’s at it, find a way home. She neve 177.2kFavorites240.3kClicks/ch67.6kGifts

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    The story gets quite good after the male lead starts going crazy; the beginning is a bit bland, and mainly, it stopped updating in the middle so I couldn't be bothered to continue.

25. 25 顶 The Top-Tier Star Ex-Husband Is a Yandere 顶流前夫是病娇 Left and Right Extreme左右极Romance824k WordsCompleted ◆Next up: "After Dumping the Crazy Top A", please add it to your reading list 💗 ◆Signed for print publication. For publication updates, see xhs/wb@Zuoyouji ◆Self-indulgent, lovesick, stunning actor X gentle, honest researcher who turns dark ◆Blurb: Scroll down for content warnings! The main story is 680,000 words. [Female Lead's Version] The day Jiang Minyun's ex-girlfriend dumped him and left the country, he was devastated. He glanced coldly at Li Shihui, wh 97.5kFavorites103.7kClicks/ch84.5kGifts

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    The female lead is a university teacher, and the male lead is a male celebrity. The urban scenes are very good, and quite melodramatic! I bought the campus scenes but haven't watched them yet. I'm simply not interested in long descriptions of campus life; after all these years of schooling, I don't want to watch other people go to school. I've read to the end, and the female lead gets plastic surgery for the male lead... Can I ask what the male lead did for her? And the words he used to describe her when he was emotionally distressed were downright insulting. Give up.

26. 26 贼21+ The Thief's Eye 贼惦记 Yong Ning泳宁Romance377k WordsCompleted 46.6kFavorites41.8kClicks/ch9.4kGifts

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    The female lead is honest and kind, while the male lead seems easygoing but is actually ruthless and forceful towards the woman he loves. The story weakens later on; the soft-hearted nature of the female lead makes her easily manipulated, resulting in a less satisfying and less dramatic ending.

27. 27 莉21+ Lily's Gem 莉莉的宝石 The Twelfth Rabbit第十二只兔Romance271k WordsCompleted 29.9kFavorites49.4kClicks/ch8.9kGifts

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    ABO, the female lead is naive but determined. It's great! Great! Great! The author's writing style is simple yet captivating. [Male angst]

28. 28 被 The Guide Forced into Darkness Has a Major Fail 被迫阴暗的向导她翻车了 Li Li ovo黎黎ovoRomance675k WordsOngoing Chen Erre transmigrates into a Sentinel-Guide world. The good news: She was born into this world, her younger brother, who’s her only family, is a highly sought-after elite Sentinel, and she’s awakened as a Guide. The bad news: Her ability doesn’t seem to work like other Guides’. Other Guides use resonance to untangle Sentinels’ mental knots and soothe their unstable minds. Sentinels eagerly hope for a high compatibility with a Guide so the White Tower will pair them in marriage one day. As f 28.6kFavorites15.2kClicks/ch51.8kGifts

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    It's perfect in every way; every male guest is so charismatic, the female lead is oblivious, and the character development is excellent. It's the kind of story where both the fanbase and the plot are very strong.

29. 29 同 Dust of the Same World 同尘 Mountain Deer山鹿Romance240k WordsCompleted I'm not very good at writing blurbs, so just bear with me! A refined-looking but rotten-to-the-core male lead × a pitiful female lead The early chapters involve school bullying. Please stop reading if that's uncomfortable for you. The male lead isn't a good person. He's a bit yandere. He looks like the campus heartthrob, but that's all an act. He's actually full of bad intentions. There's probably no sweet romance between the leads, just unscrupulous methods and taking what he wants by force. Th 11kFavorites35.5kClicks/ch2kGifts

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    A perfect tragic ending, but perhaps a little depressing?

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