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1. 1 毕 Graduation Ceremony 毕业祭 Camellia Cat山茶猫Romance260k WordsCompleted Nan Zhui is the queen bee of her campus. What does it mean to be a queen bee? Beautiful, top of her class, popular, from a good family, and student council president. Even when she occasionally comes across as too forceful, no one dares say it to her face. And yet this confident queen bee pursued Kang Siping for two years. They graduated from university, and she still had nothing to show for it. Kang Siping neither accepted nor rejected her. He couldn’t choose between Nan Zhui and his childhood 5.3kFavorites5.8kClicks/ch4.9kGifts

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   I really hope they make a movie about it! Multiple storylines running in parallel, one hook after another—it was so satisfying to watch it all in one go.

2. 2 当 When the Dust Has Settled [Stone Gambling] 当尘沙洗净的时候[赌石] Beetle Huahua甲虫花花Romance267k WordsCompleted The world of jade gambling is all about priceless jadeite, heart-stopping moments, and baffling rumors and tales. You and I drift through it, and stumble into a romance of love and longing. Professor Yan, there are three things I want to tell you. You’ve always been my idol. Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone. It’s all right. I won. [A story set in the jadeite industry.] A strong and a weak lead often make for a heart-wrenching romance. But it takes two evenly matched people to make a romance 12.4kFavorites21.3kClicks/ch7.5kGifts

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   Lin Jiahe x Yan Wei – the author has reversed the male and female leads. Both are in the jade gambling industry; the male lead is an established expert. They meet through certain circumstances. The female lead, while somewhat talented, has never tried gambling on jade herself. Under the male lead's guidance, she also embarks on this path. The romance develops naturally, and the female lead's professional growth is well-written.

3. 3 男 [Resident Evil] The Male Lead Is Leon [生化危机]男主是里昂 Chu Zhi Kong初之空Romance329k WordsCompleted This novel is also known as I’m No Good Person, So Why Did I Get a Good Person Card?, The Days I Fought Alongside the Bristleback, Back-to-Back Mountain Isn’t What You Think It Is, We’ve Told You We’re Just Friends, and What Do We Do When Our Brothers-in-Arms Start Catching Feelings? ·Before You Read· A straightforward tale of unrequited love. The plot covers Resident Evil 2, 4, and 9. A slow-burn friends-to-lovers story. The Raccoon City arc includes depictions of the original Leon and Ada. Pl 13.8kFavorites14.3kClicks/ch58kGifts

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   It's great! I even went back to watch a few more Resident Evil movies because of this.

4. 4 春 Spring Tiger’s Cat Tail 春虎的猫尾 Lang Nanhua浪南花Romance110k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication in a simplified Chinese print edition. Follow @Lang Nanhua for updates.] Spring is a paper tiger. A lot happened that spring. First, Huang Chuyan’s father rekindled his old romance with Qiao Jiaheng’s mother. Then Huang Chuyan and Qiao Jiaheng started dating in secret. Clever, cool girl x golden boy Theme: Be free and live as you please! 5.8kFavorites8.6kClicks/ch528Gifts

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   Huang Chuyan x Qiao Jiaheng, a simple and sweet romance novel where the male and female leads almost become siblings in a blended family.

5. 5 关21+ A Little Thing About Turning into My Ex-Boyfriend's Cat After I Died 关于死后变成前男友的猫这件小事 Chewing Clouds嚼云朵Romance127k WordsCompleted 24.6kFavorites24.1kClicks/ch24.3kGifts

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   Both main characters have unhappy family lives, so it's a story of mutual healing. The female lead dies suddenly at the beginning, her consciousness entering the body of a cat that resembles Jin Dou, the cat the male and female leads used to own. The male lead is in a very bad mental state after the female lead's death, but he improves with the cat's companionship. However, the appearance of his family causes him to break down, forcing the female lead to reveal the truth that she is still alive. In the end, the female lead returns to human form, and the author explains why all these events happened: Jin Dou gave her parents a second chance [crying emoji]. Thankfully, it's a fairy tale, and the two little sufferers eventually have happy and fulfilling lives. There are a lot of cats in the article, and they are all very cute!

6. 6 当 When I Went to Walk a Dog and Found Out Its Owner Was a Total Hottie 当我上门遛狗发现狗主人是大帅比后 Seven Treasures Crisp七宝酥Romance394k WordsCompleted [Complete] Chi Zhiyu doesn’t like going out, but after he adopted a puppy and his housekeeper went on vacation, he had to order a dog-walking service to come to his home. The girl who took the job always arrived on time, and seemed to have a special interest in him. She invited him to meals, sent him photos, brought him breakfast, paid close attention to things he’d casually mentioned, and often stared at him without looking away. Chi Zhiyu thought, Living alone as a man really is dangerous, 170.7kFavorites183.7kClicks/ch180.6kGifts

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   It's great! Xiaoshu and Xiaoyu are a match made in heaven! The male lead is a rich and handsome guy who grew up struggling to adapt to the worldly, cold, and profit-driven elite education at home. The contrast with his outstanding twin sister only exacerbated his suffering, eventually leading him to develop anxiety and depression. He became seriously ill during university and had to suspend his studies to return home. After returning, following an unpleasant family dinner, he found a stray dog ​​and, not wanting to go out, hired someone to walk it. The female protagonist was originally an intern teacher, and her family hoped that she would take the civil service exam and continue down that path. However, for some reason, she didn't want to continue on this career path, so under the guise of preparing for the exam, she secretly worked part-time and embarked on an entrepreneurial journey. The female lead accepts the male lead's dog-walking job, and the two begin to interact. The female lead is a very determined and principled person, and also quite warm-hearted. At first, the male lead thinks that the female lead likes him and often tries to win her over [laughing emoji]. However, he gradually falls for her during their interactions and becomes a loyal and devoted person. Their relationship after they get together is quite sweet. However, the male protagonist's psychological issues remained unresolved. He was plagued by insecurity and relied solely on the female protagonist as his anchor in life. Meanwhile, the female protagonist was at a crucial stage in her entrepreneurial journey, inevitably leading to conflicts between them. The female protagonist proposed breaking up, and the male protagonist went abroad to continue his studies. Of course, in the end, the male protagonist returned home, resulting in a happy ending. This story presents a very positive view on love, offering many reflections on love and life. The female lead truly provides the male lead with excellent positive guidance.

7. 7 小 The Little Garden 小游园 Plum Blossom Knife梅子刀Romance451k WordsCompleted ◎ The print edition goes on pre-order at 7:00 p.m. on November 29. For details, see Weibo: @MeizidaoYuHaoyun He Youyuan is handsome, a little cool, a little full of himself, and convinced his good looks can make anyone do what he wants. Then he meets a top student with a sour expression. From that point on, he’s on an irreversible path to being completely wrapped around their finger. * A proud, tough little cat x an obnoxious, lovesick puppy #HePursuesHer | #ElementarySchoolBickering | #Eve 239.4kFavorites241.1kClicks/ch194.4kGifts

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   This is a very slice-of-life campus novel. I really like Aoi Ichi; she's determined, brave, kind, principled, and has many of her own thoughts and reflections. She works tirelessly towards her goals and is fortunate to have met wonderful friends, teachers, classmates, and someone she likes. Her future is bright!

8. 8 野 Wild Crabapple 野棠 Night-Blooming Flowers at Dawn明开夜合Romance167k WordsCompleted “Do you like bad women?” “I like you.” * Ying Rujie has only ever looked back twice, both times for the same person. Love means knowingly doing wrong, clinging on through pain, and refusing to change. Just call, and I'll bow to you. [Reading Guide] ▲Happy ending / conventional romance / short story ▲Neither lead is a virgin / imperfect characters / heroine has an idealized former love / hero is a substitute / eight-year age gap The cover font and image are free resources that may be used comme 75.2kFavorites110.6kClicks/ch33.6kGifts

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   A sweet romance novel. The female lead has a crush on someone who looks like the male lead, but he lives abroad and doesn't have much screen time. The female lead thinks the male lead is a womanizer, so she wants to develop a casual relationship with him. Later, this is exposed, and they separate for a while. Overall, it's still a very sweet story.

9. 9 他 He Came from Mars 他，来自火星 Meal Card饭卡Romance238k WordsCompleted On the Orion Arm, 100,000 light-years from the center of the galaxy, there is a tiny, tiny blue planet that hardly anyone notices. On this utterly insignificant planet lives an equally insignificant female human from Earth. Then one day, aliens conquer Earth… A tribute to Togashi, a romance with a sci-fi veneer. Please don’t eat while reading, keep the room well lit, and don’t expect too much of the author’s character. When you’re angry and confused, repeat the warnings above to yourself. Them 25.4kFavorites116.7kClicks/ch2.5kGifts

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   On the surface, it's sweet, but underneath you'll find a few shards of glass. The two male leads are from a higher-level planet and are father and son. As royalty, their greatest honor is to find their destined partner, reproduce with them, and lead the evolution of their race through horizontal inheritance. Manman is this "lucky one" who is found and proposed to by the prince when Earth is invaded by an alien civilization. She is also the emperor's destined partner, making her a classic "Mary Sue heroine." Why do I say it's tinged with sadness? Because it is indeed a tragic story, and the author will occasionally pierce through the sweet and romantic facade to point out the reality that the female lead has no choice.

10. 10 时21+ The Time Ladder 时间梯 Code-Crunching Gigi码代码的GigiRomance329k WordsCompleted 32.4kFavorites54kClicks/ch18.3kGifts

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    I've forgotten a bit, but it was pretty good. The romantic storyline between the male and female leads, as well as their friendship with the second female lead, were all written very delicately. The male lead's character was more three-dimensional; he started from scratch, is a powerful and authoritative boss, and has a lot of drive to get things done, but he's also very approachable in real life. In contrast, the female lead is very career-oriented, but her career storyline wasn't explored much. There was also a later plot point where she accidentally leaked trade secrets and almost harmed the male lead, which I didn't really like and found a bit disappointing. However, the flaws don't detract from the overall quality; the romance feels very natural, and you can sense how the male lead gradually becomes attracted to the female lead. But honestly, you can't really think too much about a boss-subordinate office romance [laughing emoji]. Aside from the potential for hidden pressure, there would likely be significant real-world obstacles. As far as I remember, it wasn't fully revealed in the end; it would have been better if it had been developed further.

11. 11 维 The Secret of Vito and Victoria 维多与利亚的秘密 Chun Fei春非Romance587k WordsCompleted Li Weiduo contracted a virus. The virus altered her genetic telomeres, reshaping her means of reproduction and her perception of time. As long as even a trace of nourishment remains, she and her DNA will come back to life, replicating another “her.” She can neither truly die nor truly live. She never ages or dies. She is reborn endlessly. Note: A futuristic science fiction setting, with timelines from multiple parallel universes intertwining. The killer is the heroine from another paralle 5kFavorites8.8kClicks/ch8.3kGifts

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    This author's books always give me a feeling of profound awe that I don't quite understand.

12. 12 真 [Titanic] True Love Lasts Forever [泰坦尼克]真爱永恒 Sky Full of Vines漫空Romance318k WordsCompleted The unluckiest thing in life isn’t transmigrating a hundred years into the past and becoming a penniless homeless man on the streets of England. It’s knowing that ship is called the Titanic and still having to board it. This is a story about setting out to save the protagonist for the sake of a blanket, only to end up on an irreversible path of love and mutual destruction with the second male lead. Main characters: Emily and Cal Hockley I’m going premium on Saturday, so don’t wait for an upda 96.9kFavorites153.8kClicks/ch28.8kGifts

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    What a vibrant female protagonist! The love story is incredibly emotionally intense; I can't believe the entire story is only a few days old. In the early stages, it's always her running and him chasing; Emily almost becomes an "athletic" heroine. The shift in the male protagonist's perspective is also very moving. The happy ending for Rose and Jack is also very satisfying.

13. 13 娇 So Delicate 娇贵死了 Never Without Fun不得无趣Romance205k WordsCompleted [Chapters marked as locked are duplicates caused by revisions. They don’t affect continuity.] [New story announcement: check out A God Who Loves to Flirt on my author page~] [A short interview extra has been added to the afterword of Chapter One.] When she was alive, nobody cared about her. After she died, the entire dynasty mourned her. Because everyone realized the emperor was a real fucking menace. Records from the official historian of her previous life: After this consort, surnamed Lin, d 11.5kFavorites29.5kClicks/ch2.6kGifts

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    This is an atypical and highly abstract story. The female protagonist transmigrates to ancient times but is constantly out of place due to conflicting values, leading to depression. The story includes numerous psychological descriptions of the female protagonist. The male protagonist is an emperor who met and fell in love with the female protagonist by chance in his previous life. After she died of illness, she sought an afterlife, thus giving rise to this life. From a romantic perspective, this is definitely a "Mary Sue" story. While the male protagonist is an emperor embodying both patriarchal and monarchical power, the author removes his imperial crown; in the female protagonist's eyes, he is always just an ordinary person whose emotions are swayed by the every move of his beloved. Many characters, especially the female ones, are very memorable, such as the protagonist's stepmother. She had a love interest in her youth, but was forced to marry another. She despised men who arbitrarily controlled women's destinies—her father, her husband, and even the son she believed would become like that. Therefore, she poured all her heart and soul into her daughter. When the protagonist finally decided to escape, she silently cooperated. Watching that brave figure flee, did she think of her own past self?

14. 14 重 Starting Over Is No Use (Double Rebirth) 重来也无用（双重生） Glasses Temples眼镜腿儿Romance226k WordsCompleted [Complete] Song Deng died of a cold. Before she died, she couldn’t bear to leave her older brother, nor Yuan Meng, alone and isolated on the throne. He loved someone else, so she stayed nearby and kept him company in silence. He couldn’t have what he wanted, and she too began to feel a subtle sense of resentment. People often lamented that she had come too late, until even she believed she’d simply missed her chance. But she soon learned that some things remain futile, even when given another 46.6kFavorites65kClicks/ch12.7kGifts

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    The female lead has always loved the male lead, accompanying him on his ascension to the throne and helping him reform the court. She is one of the most important people in his life, but the male lead sees her as a close friend and a trusted advisor, unaware of her feelings. After dying from illness and being reborn, the female lead tries to seize the opportunity to get to know him, but always misses out due to differences from her previous life. Initially, she thinks it's a butterfly effect caused by her own rebirth, but in reality, it's because the male lead has also been reborn. He was an unfavored prince, and after his rebirth, besides planning his legitimate ascension to the throne, he also wants to create opportunities to get closer to the person he likes, so his actions are different from his previous life. The male lead discovers the female lead's rebirth first and realizes she likes him, but he doesn't confront her, not wanting to embarrass her. However, the female lead quickly discovers it anyway, and gives up, going to Qingzhou with her brother. The second male lead is the official love interest. He comes from a military family, but for certain reasons, his family didn't raise him to join the army. When he was finally forced to go to war, he was terrified. While releasing river lanterns, he met the female lead. At this time, the female lead learned that the first male lead had deliberately avoided their original first encounter, and that he had seen her feelings but had politely rejected her. One was heartbroken over love, the other uncertain about her fate; these two disillusioned individuals released river lanterns together. The female lead knew that he had died in this very battle in his previous life, so she granted him a wish: that he would return safely. Overall, this tragic ending is more memorable for me. The male lead actually likes the female lead, but by the time he realizes his feelings, it's too late. It's quite poignant to read.

15. 15 雾21+ Green in the Mist 雾里青 Night-Blooming Flowers at Dawn明开夜合Romance320k WordsCompleted 300.8kFavorites408.8kClicks/ch133.5kGifts

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    The female lead and the second male lead are childhood sweethearts who grew up together. Their families are old friends, and everyone always thought they were a couple. The second male lead is free-spirited and doesn't want to be tied down by responsibilities, so he doesn't dare to reciprocate the female lead's feelings, and the two never actually get together. The male lead is the second male lead's older brother, and he also played with them when they were young. He is a very responsible and reliable person. The author's delicate portrayal of emotions always invites repeated reading. The female protagonist appears fragile and sensitive, but is actually strong-willed and decisive, with a strong sense of self-reliance. This is why she initially refused to begin this seemingly insignificant relationship with the second male lead, and even after falling in love with the male lead, she was willing to bear the consequences of being abandoned by everyone to give her her own response. The male lead, on the other hand, is someone who truly appreciates, understands, and respects her.

16. 16 小 The Little Dandy 小纨绔 Dao Di岛頔Romance179k WordsCompleted She deeply misunderstands Liang An, and has no idea that he made up his mind long ago to hang himself from her crooked tree. - Theme: 15.8kFavorites54.1kClicks/ch2.4kGifts

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    A sweet romance novel; the male lead's ABC (American-born Chinese) way of speaking is hilarious.

17. 17 青 Lime Green Daydream 青柠狂想 Night-Blooming Flowers at Dawn明开夜合Romance117k WordsCompleted [Story complete! The full book costs less than 2 yuan to subscribe to. We worked in the same office building, waited for the same elevator, and took shelter from the same rain. I didn’t know his name. X stood for the unknown, so I decided to call him X. · In the eighth month of my secret crush on X, fate finally beat its wings for the first time. - Mu Ning: “Have you heard the saying that whoever first asks, ‘What are we now?’ is the one who loses?” “Never 127.5kFavorites140.9kClicks/ch126.2kGifts

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    This is a newly started story that has already ended. The ambiguous and tug-of-war phase was so sweet and captivating that I couldn't resist sharing it. Both characters are incredibly good at flirting, and it made me smile like a proud auntie [heart][heart].

18. 18 游 The Game Got 100 Million 游戏搞到一个亿[网游] Green Radish Skirt青青绿萝裙Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Complete, with bonus chapters] [The cover art features an artist's model] They say the globally popular game Conquer the World has a hidden achievement: Whoever finds the “Imperial Jade Seal” wins 100 million RMB. Ying Long used to be an ordinary player who had just missed out on a fortune. But on the game's tenth anniversary, she was reborn. If you don't seize an opportunity when it presents itself, you'll regret it. She was determined to claim that windfall. Sigh, money is hard to earn. It 93.1kFavorites121.4kClicks/ch1.5MGifts

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    It's an online game novel. The game part is well-written. The female protagonist is reborn and becomes an undisputed master with her prophetic abilities and gaming talent. The romance is so-so, but fortunately, it's not too long.

19. 19 穿 [Harry Potter] I Went Back Ten Years, and I'm Not Becoming a Death Eater 【HP】穿回十年前我不当食死徒啦 Miss K小k小姐Romance268k WordsOngoing A somewhat old-fashioned tale of time travel, the story of Miss Travers's second life. A story about the Marauders' generation, open to all pairings, with readers choosing the love interest and a 1v1 ending. All canon pairings are broken up, and it's a free-for-all. Stream-of-consciousness writing + Mary Sue + multiple POVs + chaotic narrative logic. A free Mary Sue story. Please keep your expectations low. An unconventional player with many love interests. Writing for love, not money + no 14.3kFavorites23.4kClicks/ch3.5kGifts

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    I really liked this HP fanfic about buying stocks; it had so many great moments, but unfortunately it was abandoned.

20. 20 诺 Northrend 诺森德 Shi Jiu时久Romance346k WordsCompleted “I'll pick a human priest. What should I call him?” “ASD.” “Using your own initials as your ID is so lame.” “QWE aren't just the initials of my name,” he said with icy elegance. “They're the first three letters on the keyboard.” She looked at the short, comical female gnome death knight on the screen and typed in three letters. System notification: Character created successfully. QWE, the ID that had once taken the world by storm, was gone. Only the six letters on the far left of the keyboard, 8.2kFavorites35.4kClicks/ch2.3kGifts

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    I really enjoyed this online game novel; it features a character size difference. The male and female leads are college classmates, and the male lead has a crush on her. They become familiar with each other through the game, and the daily life within the game is very engaging. Due to certain reasons, the male lead's account is deleted, causing them to separate. Later, they reunite at work.

21. 21 蔷 The Name of the Rose 蔷薇之名 Purple Star, Flowing Years紫微流年Romance336k WordsCompleted The worst of eras, the most beautiful of souls, the cruelest game of fate; The tangled uncertainties of the individual and the family, freedom and duty, reason and passion; A duke's daughter meets a rebel; a red-eyed witch reunites with a regent; Again and again, they are parted by death, again and again, they pass each other by; They journey through bitter springs and harsh winters, past the executioner's scaffold and down crowded streets, through a purgatory of blood and pain; When familiar ey 16.6kFavorites43.1kClicks/ch1.5kGifts

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    A story that once amazed me: Duchess vs. Rebel, Red-haired Witch vs. Consul—the death ruse and identity reversal were truly captivating!

22. 22 无 Nowhere Land 无何有乡 TwentineRomance295k WordsCompleted Play games and annoy men. An uplifting little story about a small internet cafe owner and his childhood friend, his nemesis, teaming up with a bunch of useless underlings to get rich (or just muddle through life). (Chaotic fun, bittersweet, a hint of ensemble cast, mostly comedic, happy ending) Theme: Obey the law and live a healthy life. 134.6kFavorites166.5kClicks/ch106.2kGifts

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    This is a very down-to-earth and relatable story about ordinary people. I'm deducting one star because I don't really like the internet cafe environment, haha.

23. 23 霓 Neon Weather 霓虹天气 Yan Xuejie严雪芥Romance301k WordsCompleted [The print edition goes on sale at 7:30 p.m. on the 4th and 5th. Link on Weibo: @Yan Xuejie] - “How could anyone be content with being just your friend?” “Either we become strangers or we become lovers. You choose.” * A chance encounter versus a childhood sweetheart Theme: Growing up means continually seeing your own heart more clearly 84.9kFavorites107.9kClicks/ch38.7kGifts

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    "A Childhood Sweetheart Falls From the Sky" is a film where the romance is written with exceptional delicacy. It makes it easy to understand why the female lead likes her childhood sweetheart and why she's hesitant to express her feelings. It also helps to understand why the sweetheart only realizes his feelings for her at the very end, and of course, why the male and female leads fall in love with each other. Only the male lead's unwavering and straightforward love could move her. I'm deducting one star due to personal preference; the female lead's bittersweet feelings of unrequited love were described so beautifully and extensively that it made my heart ache.

24. 24 钟 Beloved 钟意 The Beginning of the Clouds初云之初Romance417k WordsCompleted She's truly awful, but she truly loves you, too. Zhong Yi had two husbands, both men of exceptional charm, envied by all. But her first offered her to another man, and her second ultimately killed her. Her first husband was the second son of Duke Anguo, a man as bright and pure as moonlight, who later inherited the title of duke. Her second husband came from an even more exalted family: a member of the imperial house who later became emperor. 1. The heroine is reborn, has a love interest, and t 17.4kFavorites51.9kClicks/ch7.5kGifts

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    The female protagonist is reborn, and the author's writing is excellent. The motivation behind her decision to dedicate herself to saving the world after her rebirth is also commendable. However, this transformation isn't well-developed; it feels like the two lives aren't the same person, and the career arc feels somewhat rushed. The father-son relationship between the male protagonist and his family is a rare and touching aspect.

25. 25 掌 Domain Control 掌控域 Nine-Level Magic Square九阶幻方Romance676k WordsCompleted [The Unlicensed Guide and Her Three and a Half Sentinels] Complete. Please add my next novel, The Mohorovicic Discontinuity [Marriage Before Love], to your favorites! In an interstellar age of genetic monopolies, Ye Xi was born with the genes of a Guide, but she could not even get a Guide license. Not only was she unlicensed, she could not cleanse a Sentinel’s mental domain, and she came from Gaia. Guides from Gaia have always had a reputation, though certainly not a good one. Even being see 86kFavorites85.5kClicks/ch196.2kGifts

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    The beginning was better, but the ending felt a bit rushed. The romantic storylines each had their own flaws, and it's a shame they didn't meet again on the show.

26. 26 不 (Quick Transmigration) No Love, No Apocalypse (快穿)不恋爱就末日 Nanke Thirteen Halls南柯十三殿Romance546k WordsCompleted Li Hong rejected a demon god's advances, and the world was destroyed. To save the world, she has to travel to other worlds and win back the glass-hearted demon god, whose heart is so broken he's split himself into fragments. The only way to bring him back is to make every fragment of his divided soul get “what it wants.” Li Hong: Good grief, what an idiot. [Reading Guide] 1. Quick transmigration. The male lead has split into fragments, but they're all one person. 2. The male lead is a lunatic. 27.4kFavorites111.5kClicks/ch22.4kGifts

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    This is a relatively short transmigration novel, a pure sweet romance. Because the male lead is so adoring, winning over the female lead is a breeze. Each sub-world is also quite short, but the characters are all well-developed. It would be great if it could be longer.

27. 27 黎21+ Before the Break of Dawn 黎明破晓前 Code-Crunching Gigi码代码的GigiRomance260k WordsCompleted 61.9kFavorites88.7kClicks/ch8.8kGifts

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    It's a very realistic yet idealistic story. I really admire the female lead's clarity and determination; she's someone who can live a good life no matter what situation she's in.

28. 28 反 The Villain Is Forced to Have a Heart of Gold [Quick Transmigration] 反派被迫深有苦衷[快穿] Never Say Goodbye不言归Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Blurb: [This old story was started in 2018. Its plot, setting, and some of its ideas differ from today's mainstream social views and may make for uncomfortable reading. Please consider carefully before subscribing, and don't buy a large number of chapters at once. Being out of step with the times is unavoidable for an old story, and people will always disagree about what counts as a hot topic. Feel free to drop it without telling me.] As the saying goes, you don't fear a villain who's wicked, o 73.3kFavorites127.4kClicks/ch135.8kGifts

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    The storyline was handled so well, and the smaller worlds were also very engaging. It's truly impressive how each story weaves such a clear and subtle narrative.

29. 29 小 Little Rose 小蔷薇 Little Red Apricot小红杏Romance345k WordsCompleted Brothers are like limbs, women are like clothes. The wild and carefree young master Huo never imagined that one day, while waiting outside a brightly lit ICU, he would have his heart twisted to pieces over a woman. Before meeting Qiao Wei, he had feared nothing in the world. Limbs can be severed, but clothes must never be changed. (Terminally ill violinist x rebellious rich heir) 1. The final line of the letter Weiwei’s father wrote to her was adapted from a letter Yu Liu wrote to her daughte 71.1kFavorites152.5kClicks/ch41.1kGifts

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    I read this a long time ago, and it's one of my favorite tragic ending stories. After the female protagonist fell ill, it was like a long fuse finally burning out, and her life, like a firework, burst into the sky, ending her life in such a short but brilliant way.

30. 30 为 Opening the Door of Time for You 为你打开时间的门 Jiaojiao皎皎Romance312k WordsOngoing It's more or less a story like Pride and Prejudice, about a top student and a genius. The print edition of Opening the Door to Time is finally available on Dangdang. Purchase links: Volume One: http://product.dangdang.com/24009059.html Final Volume: http://product.dangdang.com/24020820.html The reprint of A Promise from a Gentleman: http://product.dangdang.com/24007974.html I'm sorry it took so long to publish these books... But truly, thank you all for supporting me over the years. 18.3kFavorites76.1kClicks/ch313Gifts

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    It's also one of my favorite campus novels, a story about a top student and a genius, and their pride and prejudice. However, it seems the full text isn't available on Jinjiang Literature City anymore.

31. 31 穿 The Taste of Longing Through the Clouds 穿过云层思念的味道 Ru Shi Fei Ying如是非迎Romance215k WordsCompleted The heroine loves admiring the strong people around her, especially the icy male lead, because he's a complete weirdo. You could say she's very bored. This story is wordy and slow to warm up, with lots of setup and very slow progress. You could call it a daily-life chronicle. A group of high school students, a heartwarming story, youth and growth go hand in hand, friendship and fun abound. Short scenes: Currently updating: Li Mo's story: htt 19.4kFavorites83.4kClicks/ch3.8kGifts

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    This is a campus ensemble piece that makes you want to study. The romance subplot is minimal and appears much later in the story.

32. 32 海 The Siren 海妖 Meal Card饭卡Romance365k WordsCompleted Many, many years later, the Mediterranean is still full of tales about him. A pale youth, white as a sea monster, emerges from the ocean. He swings a giant scythe to reap lives, his black eyes empty of stars and moonlight. This is the best of times: the Age of Exploration, new continents, science, art, gold, and sea power. It is also the worst of times: pirates, the Church, witches, the Black Death, and inquisitions for heresy. A romance of blood and fire, a concerto of light and shadow: this i 44.1kFavorites90.2kClicks/ch4.9kGifts

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    A pirate legend from the Age of Exploration, a novel with cinematic quality. I still remember the male protagonist's inner monologue while the female protagonist was healing her wounds; it was incredibly moving.

33. 33 密 Fish Trapped in a Secret Room 密室困游鱼 Mo Bao Fei Bao墨宝非宝Romance191k WordsCompleted They were all around twenty years old on average, and even the oldest was only twenty-five or twenty-six. Yet their names were forever etched into the record books of major competitions around the world and every professional forum. Whether written in Chinese or English, as numbers, or as nothing more than a symbol, they were legends through and through. Legends are legends because they have written an entire era of esports. And this era will never come to an end. No real-life inspiration, no 83.4kFavorites596.7kClicks/ch4.9kGifts

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    Esports novels are classics

34. 34 沧 The Vast Sea (Matrilineal) 沧海（母系） Meal Card饭卡Romance59k WordsOngoing In ancient times, when humans, gods, demons, and monsters coexisted, everyone knew who their mother was, but not their father. The Lord of the Northern Sea sought a wife unmatched beneath the heavens, so he came ashore to search... And so the course of history began to shift. A prequel to A Thousand Demons and a Hundred Enchantresses, set in a matriarchal society. Theme: The evolution of matriarchal society 10.8kFavorites114.4kClicks/ch422Gifts

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    The prequel to "A Thousand Demons and a Hundred Enchantresses," set in ancient times, is unfortunately locked.

35. 35 千 A Thousand Demons and a Hundred Enchantresses 千妖百魅 Meal Card饭卡Romance531k WordsCompleted The main story is complete. Bonus chapters will drop at random. In a bustling metropolis, fresh graduate Jiang Yao applies for a job with the Very Scientific program team. Strange things keep happening at work, and all her coworkers are impostors Jiang Yao: Why is that headless corpse standing up and walking around? Tu Nan: Haven't you seen Ghost Blows Out the Light? It's that... bioelectric mold phenomenon. Jiang Yao: Then what's the deal with that three-headed golden bird? Tu Nan: A deformity 28kFavorites52.2kClicks/ch7.2kGifts

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    Ancient mythology NP modern version (1v2) Hahaha, it's a very funny and entertaining story. The descriptions of matrilineal and patrilineal clans are also very thought-provoking.

36. 36 穿 After Entering a Cyberpunk Game, I Killed the Boss and Claimed the Throne 穿进赛博游戏后干掉BOSS成功上位 An Bai桉柏Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [I’ve been informed about the incident involving trolls in the comments, and I sincerely apologize to everyone. The inappropriate text in the blurb has been removed. A detailed announcement is in the author’s note for Chapter 1. 2026.04.05] [Updates on the simplified Chinese print edition: See Weibo @An Bai ANBAI. The second volume of the simplified Chinese edition was released on August 22, 2025.] The cyberpunk game with cosmic horror elements, Crimson Earth, is about to be released. Kui Xin 835.4kFavorites1.1MClicks/ch3.4MGifts

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    Although the author is in trouble, the writing is still very good.

37. 37 攻 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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    I've watched it so many times! The male lead's self-conquest strategy is hilarious, hahaha.

38. 38 前 My Exes Are All Over the Immortal Realm 前任遍仙界 Green Radish Skirt青青绿萝裙Romance2.8M WordsCompleted One-line blurb: The road to immortality stretches for thousands of miles, and my exes are scattered across the Immortal Realm. Leave love and romance behind, and your path to eternal life will unfold on its own. "Official Blurb" Q: What’s it like to transmigrate as a female cultivator who can only level up through… intimate activities? A: Thanks for the invite. As they say, transmigration is like getting a second life, and if you get it wrong, you lose at the starting line. A lot of girls are 141.4kFavorites382.5kClicks/ch359.3kGifts

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    It was too long, I forgot a bit... Will we ever see a sequel where the alternate identities spread throughout the immortal realm?

39. 39 大 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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    Top of the year! Set in the Tang Dynasty, this novel combines suspenseful detective work with adventure in the martial arts world, and even has a touch of fantasy. The author, Fanka, is an amazing writer; this novel is very suitable for adaptation into a film or television series (although I don't want it to be).

40. 40 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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    It's a space-themed campus upgrade story with great character design, plot, and narrative, but the romance is a bit weak.

41. 41 剑 The Sword Pavilion Hears the Bell 剑阁闻铃 Shi Jing时镜Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Time flows like an arrow, yet who knows the Way of Heaven bends like a bow? Zhou Man's life was one of misery. She could never have everything she wanted. She thought she'd defied fate, attained the Great Way, and become a ruler of Qizhou, only to be besieged by countless sects on the day of her sacrificial ceremony and die atop Jade Emperor Peak. The past scattered away, and in a single morning she returned to an earlier time... Above Sword Pavilion, golden bells rang distantly once more. With 262.6kFavorites277.9kClicks/ch964kGifts

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    Still updating, five stars already. I especially liked the earlier stories set at Jianmen Academy; it's like an ensemble piece of "school leveling-up" fiction.

42. 42 幽 Orchid 幽兰 Nemo Point 1尼莫点1Romance583k WordsCompleted [The novel has been signed for a print edition. Two new bonus stories: Meilan and Liang Youyou pairings.] - Li Lanyou took her severance pay of N+1 months and returned from a first-tier city to her hometown, the small city of Shanchun. Shanchun's scenery was just as she remembered, but the old acquaintances had each built lives of their own. Xiang Zhu, once her shadow and copycat, had married into one of the county's elite families and spoke with an air of superiority. Guo Qingran, once the unno 2.7kFavorites3.3kClicks/ch3kGifts

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    Still updating, five stars already. The female lead's three romantic storylines are all very appealing.

43. 43 影 The Movie Emperor's Little Sister Is Three and a Half 影帝他妹三岁半 Jiang Yue Nian Nian江月年年Romance517k WordsCompleted [This book has been signed with Motie Publishing. Search for the print edition to buy it, or follow @JiangYueNianNianNianNian on Weibo.] Child prodigy Chu Xiaoxiao grew up adored by everyone, but before she turned three, she had no idea she even had a brother. She didn't find out until one year when the whole family was watching the Spring Festival Gala. Chu Xiaoxiao: This celebrity can't sing or dance. How did he get on the Spring Festival Gala? Chu Father pointed at the red-clad fool on the TV 330.7kFavorites1MClicks/ch550.3kGifts

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    Five stars without a doubt, Xiao Xiao is so adorable. This kind of everyday family life is actually very difficult to write, but the author did a great job. The main character is vivid and three-dimensional, and there are many thought-provoking aspects.

44. 44 人 The Mermaid's Love Song 人鱼的情歌 Zhu Yu蛛于Romance348k WordsCompleted On her first day after becoming an experimental mermaid in another world, Li Leyou was caught by an official team cracking down on illegal experiments. She was facing destruction. Fortunately, she looked exactly like the team leader's late lover. With a wave of his hand, the captain sent her to his dying brother, Raoum, to keep him company in his final days. Raoum, who had little time left to live, resided in a castle at sea. He was a mermaid who had lived for several centuries. After spendin 73.6kFavorites69.7kClicks/ch279.6kGifts

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    This book is incredibly emotionally intense, truly a story of life and death together. The narrative structure is suspenseful and full of hooks, and their daily interactions are also very sweet. It's a very sweet and adorable story about the male and female leads, and I highly recommend it.

45. 45 维 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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    The campus ensemble cast is well-written, and the friendships are very endearing. Both the male and female leads have systems. The female lead is very proud and strong-willed, but she's tough on the outside but soft on the inside. The male lead is truly a breath of fresh air, with very normal values.

46. 46 理 Theoretically Possible 理论上可行 Savoring Carefully细品Romance777k WordsCompleted Lan Shan was an outstanding woman, gifted and exceptionally capable. In her few decades of life, she left an indelible mark on the world. When she gave her life for all of humanity, Lan Shan felt no regret. She was even grateful: her extraordinary talent would give her a chance to awaken again. Many years later, when Lan Shan finally opened her eyes again, she was bewildered. She was now a vulgar woman. A vulgar woman with no brains. A brainless, vulgar woman who had offended an important pe 49.4kFavorites91.5kClicks/ch51kGifts

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    The female lead is portrayed so well; she is a very powerful and charismatic leader. The supporting characters are also very well-developed. The internal factional struggles in the early stages are incredibly realistic, and the scenes of uniting to fight against external enemies are incredibly moving. The sacrifices of several important supporting characters are full of heroic tragedy.

47. 47 在 Shattering the Void in the Song Dynasty [Wuxia Crossover] 在大宋破碎虚空[综武侠] Green Radish Skirt青青绿萝裙Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Complete] A lilac knot on a hibiscus sash, no pearls tied there, but a treasured blade. □□秀 has three secrets to walking the path of shattering the void: 1. A martial art called The Void Scripture (her golden finger, obviously!) 2. A male lead. If there's a chance to fall off a cliff, count me in too. (Er Kang hand.JPG) 3. She's a genius (For real?) She joined Little Cold Mountain Temple. By day she swept up fallen leaves; by night she was in an infinite-flow story. Life was peaceful. Later 86.2kFavorites93.3kClicks/ch1.2MGifts

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    The female protagonist cultivates the Void Technique, which allows her to traverse the void and travel to martial arts dungeon worlds, which is quite fun.

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