For Fans of Cool, Aloof, Tsundere Bottoms and Catboys 冷苏受猫0爱好者

1. 1 洄21+ Returning to the Heavens 洄天 Huai Shang淮上Danmei (BL)709k WordsCompleted 1.2MFavorites1.6MClicks/ch3.7MGifts

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   That's all. If "Breaking the Clouds" was just a subtle hint of nagging, then this book is completely devoid of any real nagging. The nagging is inexplicable and distracting. They didn't put much effort into developing plots that highlighted the protagonist's abilities and intelligence, but they did focus on superficial aspects, making the protagonist's strength feel very shallow. As someone who loves a protagonist who's overly sweet, I had to hold my nose while reading, and I simply didn't have the courage to finish it. Goodbye.

2. 2 沙 The Goofy Top Is Reborn 沙雕攻他重生了 Rich Girl Cat多金少女猫Danmei (BL)456k WordsCompleted [The audio drama "The Ridiculous CEO Is Reborn" is complete and available on Maoer FM. Coming soon: "Is This Really Free to Read?" Please add it to your reading list~] [The mainland edition of "Business Marriage" goes on preorder August 31. Follow wb for details.] Everyone said Xie Chongxing had hit the jackpot by marrying Qin Zhongyue, heir to the Qin family, who had doted on him for five years. They were famous as a loving couple. But Qin Zhongyue had all sorts of complaints about the marria 521.5kFavorites912.9kClicks/ch497.4kGifts

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   Superior to the elite. The author has been trying hard to create a comedic character for the seme, but what we see here is a quirky, overgrown baby with a bizarre thought process. The seme is just too lucky—born into a super-rich family and having a highly intelligent, aloof, and capable wife to work hard for him. Okay, I admit I'm jealous. However, the seme is indeed henpecked, very obedient to the uke, and very protective of him—that's undeniable. It's just that the uke has it tough being both a mother and a wife.

3. 3 君 My Lord, Are You Ill? 君有疾否 As Though I Heard如似我闻Danmei (BL)332k WordsCompleted “Shiyu, my feelings are true.” Chu Mingyun slipped a hand into his sleeve and pinched himself, putting all the sincerity he could muster into his words. Su Shiyu’s smile suddenly deepened. He narrowed his eyes and asked in a gentle voice, “Are you sick?” “ lovesickness.” Chu Mingyun answered without hesitation. “Pardon me.” Su Shiyu nodded, then turned and walked away. A story about one man pretending to be gay and ending up gay for real, and another who wanted nothing to do with gay men but en 713.5kFavorites771.3kClicks/ch290.4kGifts

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   Top-tier. The protagonist is outwardly warm but inwardly cold, his only passion being his beloved and his ideals. Paired with the flamboyant and captivating antagonist, the tension is incredibly strong. The plot and supporting characters seem to revolve around the two main characters, so they don't hold up to close scrutiny. The readability is rather average; it's best enjoyed for the sake of shipping.

4. 4 天EN Faraway Wanderers (Deluxe Hardcover Novel) 天涯客 priestDanmei (BL)298k WordsCompleted Years pass swiftly once you enter the martial world; young men grow old in its midst. This is the story of a chief imperial secret agent who leaves the court and enters the martial world. Wherever there are people in this vast world, there is a martial world. Theme: 591.7kFavorites673.6kClicks/ch352.3kGifts

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   Wow. The tension between the ENTP and ISTP characters in the dark alley is incredibly strong. Once the characters' faces are involved, they begin a top-tier battle of wits, no less intense than Zhongli's feigned death (what?). Every seasoned reader should appreciate this process of their back-and-forth, their battle of wits, and their gradual mutual respect and confidant relationship. I'm really enjoying this, so much so that I have zero tolerance for stories that claim to be "two strong characters" but aren't. The true "two strong characters" in this story have to be Wen Zhou.

5. 5 云 There’s a City Among the Clouds 云间有座城 Laughter and Words in the Twilight语笑阑珊Danmei (BL)413k WordsCompleted Published under the simplified Chinese title A City Among the Clouds The Qing'ai Immortal Manor stands atop the clouds, righteous and upright, with the salvation of all living beings as its charge. One day, all living beings ran into a little trouble. The Immortal Venerable beckoned kindly. “Good apprentice, go enroll at Changce Academy tomorrow. If anyone asks, just say you’ve turned sixteen.” Feng Qianxue turned and tried to leave as soon as he heard this, but didn’t get far. The sect was de 257kFavorites334.8kClicks/ch191.2kGifts

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   "A Man Above All Others." A flamboyant young man with a domineering personality and a noble, ethereal being as the bottom; their interactions are incredibly cute. The plot is interesting at the beginning but gets a bit weak later on, similar to the "Emperor's Guide" series, which had the same problem—I just skimmed through it. Just enjoy the ship and don't overthink it.

6. 6 凤 Phoenix Cries in the West Hall 凤鸣西堂 A Thousand Burning Cups千杯灼Danmei (BL)793k WordsCompleted [Younger top and older bottom, both powerful | Mutual devotion | Dual emperors | Unhinged hostage prince top × aloof emperor bottom] Among the nine kingdoms and five provinces, Yan rose to power and ruled the world. Rumor had it that Qin Zhao, the third prince of Qin, was born to a beautiful woman and was the least favored of all. As Qin declined, the state sent him to Yan as a hostage to prove its loyalty. Spring after spring passed; frost stretched for thousands of miles. Qin Zhao was obedi 25.5kFavorites13.2kClicks/ch18.5kGifts

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   Top-tier. A cute, adorable puppy who knows how to be charming and affectionate (top) and a powerful, domineering bottom (bottom). The way the bottom calls the top "my son" is so sweet it overflows the screen! The reason younger men are so bold is because the older man's bottom line is gradually trampled on because he loves the older man too much.

7. 7 仙 The #1 Pretty Boy of the Immortal Path 仙道第一小白脸 Fourteen Continents一十四洲Danmei (BL)651k WordsCompleted I have a wonderful sect. They’ve never looked down on me for having poor natural aptitude, never forced me to practice martial arts, and even arranged a childhood betrothal for me. My fiancée is a famous, domineering heiress. She’s beautiful, powerful, and loves me dearly. Later, as I traveled the martial world, I relied on her protection and became the most famous kept pretty boy in the immortal cultivation world. One day, I discovered that this person seemed to be a man. He was disguising him 634.6kFavorites720.8kClicks/ch500.6kGifts

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   NPC. I remember the male lead's cross-dressing period was ridiculously long, and often the cross-dressing wasn't necessary and didn't advance the plot. Plus, the male lead was always running around solving problems for the other character, and every time I wanted to see the other character use their intelligence and skills, I was always disappointed. I need a tutorial on how to write an independent story! Two stars for the ideas and themes.

8. 8 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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   NPC. Although she likes aloof and cold characters like Huai, she's too much of a domineering type, and her relationship dynamic isn't my cup of tea. I'd call her a fake domineering yet charming character.

9. 9 非 Nonlinear Romance 非线性恋爱 Fu Yunjian傅云见Danmei (BL)440k WordsCompleted [Physical edition preorders open November 1 at 7 p.m. The print edition has been retitled “Nonlinear Summer.” For details, follow @Fu Yun Jian.] Su Lian’s lover, Chi Wang, died of lung cancer at twenty-five. Overcome with grief, Su Lian met a mystic who told him he could transmigrate back to the past, fix his mistakes, and change the ending. After returning to high school, Su Lian finds a watch on his wrist. By turning its hands, he can leap through time. But when he meets Chi Wang for the firs 170kFavorites249.5kClicks/ch77.4kGifts

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   Top-notch. This is the kind of work our beloved product managers who love watching mutual affection should be doing.

10. 10 差 Three Years Apart 差三岁 Luo Says Again罗再说Danmei (BL)250k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available. Audio drama now online. Author: @Luo Zai Shuo] CP: A dazzling, can-do younger wolf-dog top VS a cool senior bottom who can put any troublemaker in their place The wolf-dog Xing Chen and his older brother, his dog trainer, have always been one running away and the other chasing him, ever since they were children. And somehow, he caught up. A kiss on a basketball, a hairc 81kFavorites93.3kClicks/ch10kGifts

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    The story begins with the protagonist openly falling in love with the other protagonist, who harbors feelings for him. The protagonist is a wonderful little sun, constantly offering warmth and comfort to the other protagonist, who has lost his father and is unloved by his mother. It's like a conflicted person needing a burglar-like lover.

11. 11 匠 Craftsmanship 匠心 Mao Hou毛厚Danmei (BL)283k WordsCompleted While discussing business at a bar, Lu Shang casually rescued a filthy young man. It was an impulsive act, but then he saw the gunshot wound on the boy's back, and memories from ten years ago rose to the surface. Lu Shang asked him, "What's your name?" "Xiao Li... My surname is Li. They all call me Xiao Li." "Don't you have a name?" "I don't remember." Lu Shang said, "Then your name will be Li Sui. From now on, you'll stay with me." From that day on, Lu Shang had a young lover named Li Sui 93.5kFavorites199kClicks/ch10kGifts

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    This "I pamper you like a child, but you want to sleep with me" type of bottom is super charming.

12. 12 猫 The Cat's Rose [Interstellar] 猫咪的玫瑰[星际] Fourteen Continents一十四洲Danmei (BL)271k WordsCompleted “We have been sailing for hundreds of years, losing our home planet, losing our way, and losing the love symbolized by the rose.” As the apocalypse began, the “Voyager” left Earth behind. Lin Si was the Voyager’s top biologist. The only failure in his life was an experimental subject who never woke up during the “Limitless” genetic modification project. After a black hole accident, the experimental subject woke up with an unknown mutation caused by radiation. Wasn’t this supposed to be the st 193.3kFavorites187.1kClicks/ch76.3kGifts

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    Top-tier. In summary, it's a highly intelligent, calm, and clingy but affectionate seme. The seme's cuteness and affectionate behavior better showcase his strength and charm, highlighting his allure. If you prefer the traditional domineering yet affectionate style, then disregard what I said.

13. 13 伪 The Fake Slackers 伪装学渣 Papaya Huang木瓜黄Danmei (BL)411k WordsCompleted After class assignments were announced, the two campus-famous “problem students” not only ended up in the same class, but became deskmates. One is clearly a top student but insists on pretending to be a slacker. He’s all theatrics and keeps going further down the road of acting. A thread about the two big shots in our class who compete for last place on every exam. A theatrical top who’s destined to die alone (He Chao) x a bottom who picks fights at the drop of a hat and has no regard for human 2.3MFavorites2.1MClicks/ch2.6MGifts

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    Wow. This is my introduction to the cold-faced uke genre; I'm forever hooked on the cold-faced, cool-guy uke (ISTP uke) type.

14. 14 烈 Blazing Fire, Burning Sorrow 烈火浇愁 priestDanmei (BL)783k WordsCompleted “On the crest of the magma waves, embers burn without end.” Ancient times to modern day, younger love interest. Thanks to the lovely little friend “Chengzi Lvya Lv” on Lofter for the cover art. The lettering is so beautiful =w= Theme: 1MFavorites1.4MClicks/ch2.6MGifts

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    Awesome! A cheerful, outgoing, and passionate top paired with a calm, reserved, beautiful, strong, and tragic bottom. The bottom even has a battle-damaged and sickly state. Seriously, is this paradise? I'm totally hooked!

15. 15 残 Defective 残次品 priestDanmei (BL)989k WordsCompleted “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”, Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities “I carried a hatred buried deep in my bones and a scheme years in the making. I turned myself into a ghost risen from the dead and sank into the swamp, sank into the abyss. I wanted to plant rotting roots and grow thorns that would kill at a touch, to pierce this hypocritical civilization. I reached the depths of the mire... and found a star.” A top with a three-ton idol image VS a bottom who's a shre 895.5kFavorites840.2kClicks/ch1.7MGifts

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    This is absolutely amazing! You should abandon all the trashy novels in the world and read this masterpiece, the strongest work in the universe. In terms of plot, the world-building is grand, the themes profound, and the settings ahead of their time; every character is vividly portrayed. As for the main characters, Lin Jingheng is the most charming novel character I've ever seen, bar none. If you like strong, tragic, and beautiful protagonists, I'd feel sorry for you if you missed this. There might be some interesting developments in certain fandoms. I recommend reading it offline.

16. 16 江 Dr. Jiang Is Pregnant with His Archrival's Baby 江医生他怀了死对头的崽 Gourd Sauce葫芦酱Danmei (BL)441k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication and an audio drama. Follow wb@Hulu Jiang Jiang Jiang~ for updates on the schedule.] Everyone knew that the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Jihua Hospital, affiliated with A Medical University, had two associate chief physicians who could never get along. From their first year of college to graduation with their PhDs, then through residency training and the professional title evaluations, Jiang Xu and Shen Fangyu competed like their lives depended on it. Th 787.8kFavorites893.3kClicks/ch832.6kGifts

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    A strong, powerful queen-like protagonist who appears cold on the outside but is warm on the inside. His calm, mature, and capable nature is evident throughout the story. While the forced introduction of his sexuality later on feels a bit awkward, everything else is fine.

17. 17 六 Six Lines 六爻 priestDanmei (BL)538k WordsCompleted A cultivation story about how a declining sect is restored by a vain monkey, a troublemaker, a sharp-tongued jerk, a fool, and a little rascal. The pairing is with the eldest senior brother, older man-younger man~ Fussy top × caustic, sharp-tongued bottom Many thanks to O-Tsu! Cover by Xiao Li! Column link VIP status begins Sunday, July 6. Three chapters that day. After that, I will award points for long reviews. This work is exclusive to this site; repost 762.1kFavorites662.8kClicks/ch748.9kGifts

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    Wow! The character design, plot, and overall concept are all brilliant! Little Qian, you're such an adorable and stubborn little succulent!

18. 18 全 The Whole World Is Waiting for Us to Break Up 全世界都在等我们分手 Not the Wind Moving不是风动Danmei (BL)541k WordsCompleted The simplified Chinese edition has been licensed to Motie Culture, and Volume 1 is now on sale. The traditional Chinese edition is with Weixiang. A catlike beauty with a cool, top-student demeanor, the recipient X a handsome, aloof, abstinent, super-alpha research executive, the pursuer Lin Shuicheng was strikingly handsome, with a red beauty mark at the corner of his eye that was especially alluring. The first time Fu Luoyin s 502.2kFavorites816.8kClicks/ch662.8kGifts

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    The NPCs... The protagonist's friends and ex-boyfriends acted so much it made me want to turn them all into fireworks and blow them all up. The protagonist is also incredibly hypocritical; he treats the other guy as a substitute, okay, but the other guy treats him as a substitute? If it weren't for the other guy's genuine charm, I wouldn't even give it three stars.

19. 19 阎 King of Hell 阎王 Willows Cover the Slope柳满坡Danmei (BL)513k WordsCompleted It’s about a rich, handsome guy nicknamed the “King of Hell” falling for the new bookish boy in his class. He thinks the guy is, at most, a gloomy, frail-looking White Impermanence, but little does he know that the new boy is the true King of Hell: cold-faced and cold-hearted. One-line blurb: The King of Hell meets the living King of Hell Traits: a domineering top who acts like a devoted lackey around his bottom × a gloomy, sharp-tongued bottom who is fierce toward his top Updates every one or 145.7kFavorites205.7kClicks/ch22.1kGifts

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    Wow. The seme (dominant partner) was all over the uke (submissive partner) from the very beginning, only returning the favor with a softer approach at the end. Although the seme initially only had lust for the uke, he eventually fell head over heels in love with him and was willing to abandon his life of wealth and luxury for him. The author is very generous with the uke's appearance, giving him all sorts of incredibly satisfying descriptions, plus his high intelligence and tragic background make him a perfect example of a beautiful, strong, and tragic uke.

20. 20 小 The Pitiful One's Online Wilderness Survival 小可怜在线荒野求生 Shu Ke姝珂Danmei (BL)727k WordsCompleted [This is a seme-focused story. Since too many readers missed the point of view and left comments that affected other readers' experience, the comment section has now been closed] As the omega young master raised by the interstellar Tang family, Tang Xingrui was born a little more delicate than other people. He loved all things cute and pastel-colored, and his favorite pastime was putting on a little apron to experiment with baking desserts. His life plan was to find a powerful alpha who loved hi 35.8kFavorites88.5kClicks/ch25kGifts

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    Top-tier. Although it's a top-dominant story, the bottom character in this one really appeals to my tastes. Simply put, he's a cold-on-the-outside-but-warm-on-the-inside, strong-willed, ruthless, and taciturn ITP. The top's strong-willed, crybaby trope is adorable, and the bottom's cold-on-the-outside-but-warm-on-the-inside doting nature towards him is charming. The top isn't weak in bed, he just loves to be pampered, and there's no overly competitive or power-hungry dynamic. The bottom doesn't hesitate at all and just goes for it. While the plot is a bit drawn out, I really enjoyed the romance.

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