Proud/Gentle/Ghostly Men × Gentle/Proud/Strong-Willed Girls 傲/温/鬼男x温/傲/个性妹宝

1. 1 天 Heaven Knows, Earth Knows, and I Alone Know 天知地知 我知而已 Qin Fanghao秦方好Romance257k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available at major online bookstores. For details, follow Weibo: @QinFangHaoYa] It was said that the world would end in 2012. Back then, Qu Xiuning was the pride of the heavens, ranking in the top three of his grade year after year. Handsome and talented, he was a favorite of the teachers and the male idol everyone admired. That summer 33.9kFavorites42.9kClicks/ch5.7kGifts

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   The male lead is such a pretentious jerk... (Minus points) Girls are good babies The author's psychological portrayal of our little sister is very delicate. Although she likes the male lead, she is not so humble as to be unable to live without him. The subsequent pursuit of her is quite interesting. Well, this book isn't suitable for those with a strong preference for certain types of romance. It's more suitable for those who enjoy a heart-wrenching feeling, and who really like the ambiguous relationship between the characters during their high school years... (Belikes the unsophisticated reader).

2. 2 十 The Twelve Witches 十二巫 Hua Qi画七Romance761k WordsCompleted During the Yongqing era, Su Lingxi did many shocking things. In the midst of war, she threw her support behind a frail young emperor and helped him take the throne. Then, amid political turmoil and a suffering realm, she imprisoned the emperor and installed an empress. She rose from Grand Secretary of the Cabinet to Imperial Tutor, excelling at both civil and military affairs and wielding power with ease. Those who didn’t know her origins cursed her behind her back, calling her rude and faithl 100.1kFavorites76.3kClicks/ch150.1kGifts

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   The male lead is so cunning, and the female lead is so adorable! I love this kind of seemingly innocent but actually ruthless male lead and the seemingly naive but actually very responsible female lead. However, it weakens in the later stages and becomes a bit wordy, sharing the same problem as Red Thorn North's "Don't Randomly Try to Pick Up Pieces" which is on the same theme. I always enjoy seeing people come to demand recognition and status.

3. 3 当 After I Took the Wrong Cat Three Times 当我拿错三次猫之后 Prefecture House Thirteen州府小十三Romance418k WordsCompleted [The print edition will go on preorder at 7:30 p.m. on September 11, 2026, across Taobao, Pinduoduo, Dangdang, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, and other platforms.] [The print edition includes a new bonus story, "Would You Marry Me?", specially signed editions, and gifts included with the book.] [After I picked up the wrong cat three times, I met the top-tier star I had a crush on] Three days ago, Li Wu brought home a silver-shaded cat, but she was too busy with work and had to leave it at a pet shop. As 59.5kFavorites71.3kClicks/ch31.1kGifts

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   I think "Skin Thirst Syndrome" is the author's personal preference. It's well-written. I browsed through the author's column and found that whenever the author writes about "Skin Thirst Syndrome," it's like the author is possessed by a deity. It's a sweet read. The two little ones are very well portrayed. The female lead is gentle, soft, cute, and adorable. The male lead is handsome, but he's a hypocrite.

4. 4 和 I Moved in with Someone Who Craves Skinship 和那个渴肤症同居了 Prefecture House Thirteen州府小十三Romance420k WordsCompleted [The male lead has touch starvation, and only with the female lead] [Sweet romance at its core] [Mutual healing] Touch-starved young master x sweet girl who's like a power bank A gloomy, strange male lead with mental health issues x a female lead with issues of her own and a people-pleasing personality In the second semester of her senior year of high school, Li Yang is forced to stay for a semester at the home of her father's super-rich friend. The friend's son, Chi Jingzhao, is gloomy and v 32.1kFavorites46.7kClicks/ch10.1kGifts

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   A stubborn guy x a soft and cute girl. As I said before, the author writes about his own fantasies as if he's been possessed by a god.

5. 5 师 My Mentor’s Wife Is Kind and Caring 师母她善良又疼人 Li Qingran黎青燃Romance336k WordsCompleted Published in print under the title "Awaiting You Above the Starry River" The first time Ji Xi met Ju An, she was ten years old. She was a homeless street urchin, while Ju An was the most renowned Heavenly Fate Star Lord of the Xingqing Palace. He crouched down and held out his hand. “Miss Ji Xi, come back to the Xingqing Palace with me.” She asked what a Heavenly Fate Star Lord was. He said it was someone who spent their life suppressing the inner demons of the world. When Ji Xi was twenty-f 113.4kFavorites143.1kClicks/ch30.8kGifts

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   The handsome and gentle male lead, Siha Siha, is incredibly loyal to our little sister. The premise of his inner demon being whether she loves him or not is just so appealing! [Sprinkling flowers] I immediately bought the physical book after reading it. (But I feel like some parts are unfinished, and the title really makes me hesitate, so I'll give it four stars for now.)

6. 6 夏 Cicadas in Summer Listen to Snow 夏蝉听雪 Li Chi梨迟Romance458k WordsCompleted The physical edition is now available on all platforms. * Wen Xuening has someone she likes. He is tall, handsome, and popular. When he smiles, the corners of his eyes lift, but there are faint dimples in his cheeks. He excels in his studies and is a regular on the school's honor roll. Lots of people like him. Whenever he walks by, plenty of people sneak a look at him. She often hears people asking for his contact information and whether he likes anyone. But does he like someone? Their inter 70.4kFavorites62.7kClicks/ch37.9kGifts

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   Some parts delve too deeply into the characters' psychology, which made me impatient and I often skipped them. However, it has a great aftertaste, and the clingy young couple is also worth reading. I've recently come across a lot of stories with a sunny, masculine character archetype. Personally, I think the male lead barely fits the bill, but his character falls apart later on. I'll use this as a benchmark when including similar stories in the future. [Fanfan]

7. 7 重 After Being Reborn, I Married My Archrival 重生后和宿敌结婚了 White Feather Drawing a Carved Bow白羽摘雕弓Romance862k WordsCompleted This story has been revised many times. The final version is the one on the official Jinjiang site. Blurb: Before Qun Qing died, she hated the powerful minister Lu Huating most of all. She hated his cunning and treachery as he helped the new emperor secure the throne. She thought about him day and night and tried everything she could, but she still couldn't beat him. In the end, she became a casualty at his hands. After Qun Qing died, she saw the fallen princess she'd given her life to protect 219kFavorites226.1kClicks/ch185.9kGifts

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   It was pretty good. I watched it a few weeks ago, and now that I think about it, the plot was tight and the concept was ingenious. I didn't want to skip any chapters, and the male lead was handsome enough. But after comparing the two, I prefer the original version. I'd give it four stars.

8. 8 星 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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   There's a reason why Jiji's Cat became famous with just a few books: the writing is fluent, the plot is ingenious and cyclical, and apart from the special editions which are often unconventional, there are no flaws in any of them.

9. 9 温 The Island of Warmth 温灼之岛 Sing of the Wind and Go风歌且行Romance224k WordsCompleted [Complete] This is a simple little story without much depth. I hope you enjoy reading it, and I hope you'll support the official version too. =w= The first time Wen Zhuo saw Jiang Jiayan, he was holding a dog on a leash, wearing flip-flops, and standing among the crowd with an ice cream stick between his teeth. A few people in the crowd up ahead were fighting tooth and nail. An older man asked him, "Hey, kid, what's going on? Is there a fight up there?" Jiang Jiayan said gleefully, "Yeah. The 19.3kFavorites20.8kClicks/ch10.5kGifts

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   The ultimate Mary Sue story with a touch of youthful spirit, and then layered with elements of redemption—I could write this!

10. 10 皇 Good Things Are Afoot in the Imperial City 皇城有好事 Carefree Girl清闲丫头Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Qian Zhong x Zhuang Hechu That year, Zhuang Hechu was imprisoned and had already given up on life. When Qian Zhong saw him, heavy shackles hung from his pale, slender hands and feet. He was covered in blood, yet still smiled gently as he always did, softly asking her which creature or plant in the world she feared most: birds, beasts, insects, fish, grass, or trees. Qian Zhong held him, afraid that squeezing too hard would hurt him, yet afraid that if she held him too lightly he would disappea 19kFavorites6.5kClicks/ch20.8kGifts

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    It's great! The writing style is classic and elegant, and the main characters are both brave and resourceful. You can enjoy it all the way through without skipping any chapters.

11. 11 被 My Ruthless Junior Brother Is Pursuing Me 被无情道小师弟倒追了 Sing of the Wind and Go风歌且行Romance1.1M WordsCompleted - Song Xiaohe, abandoned by her family as a child, was the most insignificant and untalented disciple in the Immortal Alliance. Her talent was average, and even keeping up with the monthly sect exams was a struggle. But she secretly loved her junior apprentice brother, a peerless talent who had been admired by everyone since childhood and was hailed as the Immortal Alliance's greatest prodigy. She had loved him for ten years. Later, Shen Xishan went on a mission and died in a sea of flames. Son 302.5kFavorites263kClicks/ch315.9kGifts

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    Hello, God! The arrogant male supporting character and the adorable little sister are so delicious, it's deadly! Feng Ge and Qie Xing perfectly match my xP (exotic fantasies). [Let me see!]

12. 12 霓 Neon Blue 霓虹蓝 Shuwei殊娓Romance275k WordsCompleted [The End.] [The next story is Summer Heartbeat.] Paraiba tourmaline comes in a shade called neon blue. It's dazzlingly bright, just like the impression Jing Sicun gives people. Ke Ni doesn't like people or things that draw too much attention, yet she can't help keeping tabs on Jing Sicun. - Ke Ni asks her friend whether she'd want to be alone in a room with someone she can't stand, and have physical contact with them. Her friend gives Ke Ni a strange look and says, "No." Thinking that way m 48.2kFavorites52.1kClicks/ch63.9kGifts

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    Scheming man x Tsundere girl So cute, so cute~

13. 13 千 Qianyu 千屿 White Feather Drawing a Carved Bow白羽摘雕弓Romance824k WordsCompleted A revised edition has been prepared for publication, saved 26.06 *Keywords: Everyday cultivation, slow pacing, ensemble cast, melodrama, age gap, devoted caretaker, bittersweet romance, intense push and pull, sexual tension *The male lead is the senior disciple *The heroine follows a level-up storyline, the male lead follows an old-school angst storyline, and everyone else gets their face-slapping redemption arc. Xu Qianyu, the junior sister of Penglai Immortal Sect, learned after dying that s 347kFavorites416kClicks/ch398.6kGifts

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    The beginning is quite nice, the end is missing something, but it's still quite nice.

14. 14 再 No More Summers 再无今夏 Juan Xi眷希Romance943k WordsCompleted 🎥 The print edition is now available. For updates, follow @Juanxi ciiyi ○ The main story runs 700,000 words, ending with high school graduation. The 200,000-word epilogue covers university and married life. [Featuring MBTI types: INTJ heroine x ENTJ hero] "No summer will ever be like this one again." Dongjiang High School, the top-ranked provincial key high school in Chunshen City, is a nationally recognized elite school. For many students, their place in the pecking order for the next three 85.2kFavorites80.4kClicks/ch85.9kGifts

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    Isn't it cute? The details are so exquisite. Such an adorable baby. I'm waiting for the physical product. - I feel the author has some issues with the way they divided the special signatures. There are so few long special signatures and so many short special signatures, and the special signatures are also quite numerous. It's very strange... They could have divided the special signatures evenly, so why do it this way? It feels like they're trying to manipulate the signatures. I don't really like it, so I'm deducting one star. P. S. I've already bought the physical copy.

15. 15 金 Goldfish in the Mire 金鱼入沼 Gui Wu Li归无里Romance371k WordsCompleted (Signed for simplified Chinese publication; see Weibo @-Guiwuli for updates) [Quirky, sunny girl × gloomy, manipulative, wolf-in-sheep's-clothing] [Coming soon: Achulaga, a second-chance romance.] Goldfish in the Marsh: Every now and then, Jiang Zhiyin would hear her friends say, “Have you noticed? Your boyfriend's eyes look like a snake's. He seems like he's full of schemes, but the moment you look at him, he turns so obedient. It's weird.” Later, Jiang Zhiyin paid closer attention, but it w 83.3kFavorites84.1kClicks/ch20.2kGifts

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    Little Sun x Damp Guy, so cute! I still love this kind of thing after all these years. The plot is simple, but it's quite good. I feel like the author has their own thoughts on it, like they're trying to say something, but it only scratches the surface, which is a pity.

16. 16 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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    So cute, so cute! It's like a love story that's like a home invasion robbery.

17. 17 心 The Logic of the Heart 心算法则 Gui Wu Li归无里Romance331k WordsCompleted Cool, aloof genius boy × mischievous girl (The physical book goes on preorder at 7:30 p.m. on December 30, 2023. See Weibo: @-Guiwuli) [His Dark Moonlight] is complete and ready to read. The male lead is a flirtatious stand-in, and the female lead is cool, aloof, proud, and incredibly tough. My upcoming novel [Goldfish in the Mire] is about a sunny girl × a gloomy, scheming puppy. I promise it's great, so don't miss it! Blurb: -- [School Years] Few people have noticed the scar on the inside o 11.3kFavorites9.5kClicks/ch2kGifts

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    I like this book, maybe because the male protagonist's illness isn't too serious. Sigh, I can't get a physical copy. I hope it will be available again someday.

18. 18 砸 Smash All Pots and Pans To Go to School 砸锅卖铁去上学 Red Thorn North红刺北Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The second volume’s physical edition goes on sale on June 24, 2023, at 6 p.m. The first two minutes come with a limited-time autograph! For details, follow the author on Weibo: Tiantian Chijiao.] [The audiobook of the same name is now available on Ximalaya. If you’re interested, go give it a listen!] Wei San, once a top engineer, transmigrates into an out-of-school child in the interstellar age. She makes a living by scavenging trash and turning junk into treasure. Just in time for the start o 965.2kFavorites1.6MClicks/ch4.6MGifts

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    San San, my wife, my goddess, my sweetheart, my fairy, my sister, my princess, my queen, I love you! The male lead, Xingxing, is very handsome, gentle, and ethereal. He's capable, doesn't hold anyone back, and respects San San. The author's writing is good and stays on point. It's a good read! —— Second part: I don't like being categorized as mindless love for men for not taking sides, nor do I like being labeled with such a despicable sexual stigma based on such high value. I especially dislike being called a gender-swapped woman. It's better to just say what she did wrong than to do it this way. Sigh.

19. 19 我EN My Junior Sister Can’t Possibly Be a Silly Sweetheart 我的师妹不可能是傻白甜 Returning Mountain Jade归山玉Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [Monster-slaying, leveling-up, and romance] //My Junior Sister Can't Possibly Be a Sweet, Naive Fool// - Not a strong female lead!!! Not a wish-fulfillment story!!! Slow-burn melodrama!!! Written for my own enjoyment!!!- Mei Liangyu: My junior sister spends all day with a bunch of top-tier villains. She smiles brightly and adorably, and speaks so softly, but she must have something up her sleeve. There's no way she's a sweet, naive fool in a circle of villains. - Six hundred years ago, the star 592.8kFavorites679.1kClicks/ch2.8MGifts

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    Zhou Egg Tart!!!! 55555555 I'm graduating from university, but I'm still going through a tough time! [Crying emoji] I'll leave this for now and add a review later.

20. 20 天 The Fundamental Principles of Genius 天才基本法 Chang Er长洱Romance760k WordsCompleted Everyone thought Lin Zhaoxi was a genius. Only she knew that she was using years of experience in math competitions to go back and “cheat.” Until one day, the boy she admired looked at her in silence. Times overlap, and the past is revisited three times. The past can change you. 1. A story about returning to three periods in the past to find yourself. Take it easy: it’s a journey where you go wherever the road takes you. 2. The schools and competition system are fictionalized. 3. Anti-pirac 522.2kFavorites731kClicks/ch778.2kGifts

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    But I love Lin Chaoxi! I want to stand beside you, not out of admiration, but simply to fight for what I love. [Heart emoji] - Part Two: I bought several sets of old edition books and still really like Tianji. After finishing the first part about Baby Chaoxi, I will talk about Pei Zhi. Although he is a beautiful god, he is not arrogant or overly self-centered. He knows how to examine himself and is good at helping others. Regardless of gender, he is a very admirable person. Chang'er's writing is excellent, definitely worth reading! Her writing style is impeccable!

21. 21 招 Summoning the Soul 招魂 Gardenia山栀子Romance580k WordsCompleted [The entire novel has been carefully revised. The revised version differs greatly from pirated copies. I’m not responsible for any pirated version.] -The fallen young lady of a noble family x the dead young general- From a carefree young noble to a traitorous court villain, Xu Hexue’s crimes were too numerous to recount. Even fifteen years after he had been sentenced and put to death, people in the streets and markets of Great Qi still spoke of his past and spat on his wicked deeds. Ni Su neve 412kFavorites448.7kClicks/ch293.6kGifts

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    In summary: An orphan girl named Xiao Ni travels to the capital to seek justice for her brother. Along the way, she encounters Xu Hexue, a young scholar-general who has become a ghost. Together, they overcome numerous obstacles, first resolving her brother's grievances, then helping the people, and finally removing the countless heavy seals placed upon Xu Hexue, protecting their country and upholding their principles! [Let me see!] - This is the pinnacle of what I envision for male and female protagonists in ancient Chinese romance novels! This is a very profound novel. The two characters are truly admirable. Ni Su, though an orphan, is fearless in the face of power. As Xu Hexue's sister and wife, she willingly sacrifices herself to fight for justice on numerous occasions. As a doctor, she is not limited by her gender, extensively applying and furthering her medical knowledge to help more women suffering from gynecological problems. Although she doesn't hold an official position, she earns respect through her own methods, rather than depending on others. I really like it. It would be even better if the methods used weren't just about physical punishment, though perhaps the subject matter limits its appeal! [Scratching head] (The example above is difficult to correct. It should start with her as the younger sister and then give her relationships with other people. But it's hard to correct now, I'll revise it later. Sorry.) The male protagonist, Xu Hexue, wields his pen in times of peace and his sword in times of hardship. His prime years are spent either taking the imperial examinations or fighting on the battlefield. While winning battles, he also fights for the interests of people in remote areas, pursues gender equality, respects women, and is unafraid of local tyrants. [Applause] Instead of immediately retaliating because of others' misunderstandings, they always prioritize the bigger picture, distancing themselves from the situation, thinking that indifference means no pain. But is it really just putting on a brave face? She's very gentle, a really nice person, and very cute, haha. She and my little sister are a perfect match. You two are the best! I hope I can be like you, upholding my principles, treating kind people with kindness, thinking independently, having my own pursuits, and remaining unmoved by external gains or losses. [Let me see...] The writing is commendable; it's a work showcasing Shan Zhizi's skill.

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