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1. 1 如 If Snails Fell in Love 如果蜗牛有爱情 Ding Mo丁墨Romance316k WordsCompleted Everyone: The address for the August 1 bonus collection is: , welcome to read. The most beautiful feeling in the world is when two people love each other and understand one another without a word. One day, after their usual discussion of work, the man abruptly changed the subject. "I've been pursuing you for so long. What do you think?" Xu Xu looked surprised. "You're pursuing me?" The man patiently lit a cigarette, his dark eyes fixed on her. "I work out with you every morning, teach you to 48.7kFavorites1.2MClicks/ch1.6kGifts

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   Xu Xu is a genius at the police academy. She is meticulous, has excellent observation skills, and is quiet and slow to warm up, like a snail that crawls slowly. Ji Bai is a top criminal investigation captain in the police station. He is skilled and has a strong presence. At first, he only regarded her as a junior. They teamed up to solve serial cases time and time again, and traveled to the border to investigate major cases. As they faced life and death together, they gradually developed feelings for each other. Ji Bai falls in love first and silently protects her, patiently waiting for the slow-burning heroine to open her heart, transforming from a mentor and comrade-in-arms into a devoted lover. The case is tightly paced throughout, the emotions are restrained and gentle, and the story manages to balance solving the crime with sweet moments.

2. 2 神 The Left Hand of God: A Secret-Room Prequel 神之左手[密室前传] Mo Bao Fei Bao墨宝非宝Romance66k WordsCompleted This is the first book. The second is called Trapped Fish in a Locked Room. At the 2007 Singapore WCG Asian Championship, a few hours of competition turned into a fight to the death between the left and right hands. One member of the Chinese team that year was a fifteen-year-old professional player known as the "God's Left Hand." During that match, he was sitting right beside her. Their professional careers began at fourteen or fifteen, and ended when they retired and vanished at twenty-five o 48.1kFavorites437.9kClicks/ch683Gifts

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   A prequel to the Escape Room series, connecting "Escape Room: The Fish in the Escape Room" and "Go Go Squid!" - In the 2007 WCG Asia Championship in Singapore, 15-year-old Solo (Wu Bai) became famous for his amazing left-hand skills and was known as "God's Left Hand". ?? He is a man of few words, calm, and overwhelmingly talented. Sitting next to him is female commentator Ai Qing (Appledog). The two met when they were young and were still innocent and naive. ?? - It tells the story of a generation of professional e-sports players in their youth: entering the industry at the age of fourteen or fifteen, retiring at the age of twenty-five or twenty-six, using the mouse and keyboard as weapons to win gold medals for the country. ?? Wu Bai's budding crush on Ai Qing foreshadows the later events in "The Locked Room: A Fish Trapped in a Secret Room".

3. 3 杉 Shan Shan Comes to Eat 杉杉来吃 Gu Man顾漫Romance66k WordsOngoing Reposting this work in any form is prohibited ^_^ Since I chose to publish exclusively on Jinjiang, I hope everyone won't repost it. I hope you'll understand. Phew, otherwise this turtle would be in a tough spot. A very Cinderella-like short story. I saw a post about rare blood types on XQ today, and it suddenly gave me the idea for this story. The plot is actually very old-fashioned ^_^ A sweet little mooncake for everyone. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 35kFavorites1.2MClicks/ch557Gifts

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   Xue Shanshan is simple-minded and loves to eat. Because of her rare blood type, she is constantly called upon by the big boss Feng Teng to donate blood, and from then on, she gets involved with a top-tier wealthy CEO. My daily routine consists of slacking off at work, eating like crazy, and being fed braised pork lunchboxes by the CEO. Feng Teng, outwardly cold and reserved, appears aloof and unapproachable, but secretly protects Shan Shan, displaying a stubborn yet soft-hearted and madly devoted love for her. From one-way feeding and domineering care, he gradually falls in love and pursues his wife, step by step winning the heart of the silly little foodie. The whole process is lighthearted and without any angst.

4. 4 遇 I'm So Glad I Met You 遇到你很高兴 Xi Zixu西子绪Romance199k WordsCompleted Lu Rendong had never lost when it came to love, until he met the cold and distant Su Tan. Everyone thought Su Tan would be the one to fall hard, but only the two of them knew that Lu Rendong was the one who couldn't pull himself away. Lu Rendong: I like you. Su Tan: Oh. Lu Rendong: I really like you. Su Tan: Oh? Lu Rendong: I really, really... Su Tan: All right, all right, I get it. I like myself a lot, too. Su Tan says, "Go ahead and flirt all you want. If I fall for you, you win." Although bot 30kFavorites104.3kClicks/ch20.4kGifts

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   Su Tan: A female graduate student who is aloof, taciturn, and emotionally detached. She appears gentle and soft but is indifferent and has no interest in romance. Lu Rendong: A criminal investigation consultant, a seasoned lover, witty and charming, who boasts that he is "invincible in love". He falls in love with Su Tan at first sight and pursues her relentlessly. - First encounter: He struck up a conversation with enthusiasm, but she responded with indifference and perfunctory attitude, a typical case of "offering a warm face to a cold backside". ?? - Pursuing his wife: He flirts with her in various ways, patiently protects her, and is good at everything from cooking to solving cases; she calmly accepts his advances and remains unmoved, while inwardly ranting and raving. ?? - Detective work: The main storyline is interspersed with individual cases, and the two work together to solve the mystery, gradually warming up their relationship. ?? - Ending: The aloof female lead is finally melted, and the playboy tycoon is completely smitten. They go their separate ways and she proposes sweetly.

5. 5 你 You're So Poisonous 你好毒 Hong Jiu红九Romance318k WordsCompleted [The film and TV rights for "Hello, You Scoundrel" (published under the title "Meeting You Was Fate's Cruel Trick, Falling for You Was Destined") have been returned to Jinjiang. If you're interested in the rights to this story, please contact Jinjiang's rights department directly. ^_^] [Synopsis] She seduced him at first only to teach someone a lesson, but before she knew it, she was no longer pretending. He had always been the sort of man who moved through a crowd of beauties without letting a 11.9kFavorites107.5kClicks/ch3.4kGifts

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   Xu Tong: Born into an unhappy family, she was abandoned by her father. Her half-sister is arrogant and domineering, and even covets the old street plot left by her mother. In order to take revenge on her father, teach her sister a lesson, and protect the old street, she plots to seduce the philandering and domineering CEO Gu Chen. Gu Chen: A wealthy CEO, a seasoned womanizer, cunning and domineering. He seems charming, but he sees through her schemes at a glance. However, he deliberately doesn't expose her and plays along, gradually turning the tables on her. She pretended to be gentle and obedient, with a charming smile, and carefully created chance encounters and interactions, only wanting to use him to achieve her goals. ?? He watched coldly, indulged her approach, engaged in ambiguous entanglements, and turned a fake relationship into a real one. From watching the show to falling in love, he only wanted to "bend this sapling of hers." ?? Both of them are competitive and stubborn, refusing to admit their love first. They clearly love each other deeply, but they stubbornly refuse to say it, resulting in the famous scene of "proposal vs. Brushing teeth". ?? - Ending: The revenge ends, the powerful join forces, the proud reconciliation, and the cunning couple live happily ever after.

6. 6 导 The Director Doesn’t Care About Looks 导演她不看脸 Red Thorn North红刺北Romance150k WordsCompleted Liang He is a proper film director and an expert video editor on the side. Instead of focusing on filming, every night she hides in her room to edit Chi Yang's adult videos. Liang He, who spends every day adoring her male idol from afar, suddenly finds herself having a meal at the same table as the real deal. To maintain her respectable director persona, Liang He acts ice-cold around her idol. [I don't care about looks. Acting skills are what matter.] After dinner, Liang He watches with tear 14.6kFavorites40.5kClicks/ch8kGifts

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   Liang He: A rising director and top editor, he appears serious and upright on the surface, but is a die-hard fan of the male god Chi Yang in private, and spends every night in his room editing his high-definition beauty videos. Chi Yang: The most handsome man in the entertainment industry, aloof and reserved, possessing both acting skills and popularity, and is adored by countless people. - First Encounter: At a dinner party, Liang He, in order to maintain his image as a professional director, pretended to be indifferent and said, "I don't care about looks, what matters is acting skills." ?? - Slap in the face: After the party, she watched helplessly as her crush exchanged contact information with everyone else, ignoring her the only one, and she was filled with regret for her "failed attempt to show off." ?? - From chasing fans to chasing love: Liang He seeks opportunities to collaborate, pretending to be professional while secretly infatuated with her; Chi Yang sees through her little schemes, going from curiosity to attraction, and then flirts with her to win her over. ?? - Ending: The aloof male god was won over by the handsome director, the "true fragrance" couple officially announced their relationship, and both their careers and love lives were successful.

7. 7 越 The More We Meet, the More I Fall for You 越见越钟情 Hong Jiu红九Romance416k WordsCompleted A two-faced, seemingly sweet but secretly ruthless heroine vs. a male lead who sees through everything and never lets it show The most promising newcomer vs. the elite boss 1 Zhong Qing approaches Qiao Mingxuan with an agenda. She gets close to him and plays the honest, down-to-earth girl. She thinks she’s doing a great job, but she has no idea that Qiao Mingxuan has been watching her free performance from the very beginning. 2 Qiao Mingxuan has always known that the girl called Zhong Qing is no 20.2kFavorites25.4kClicks/ch15kGifts

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   Zhong Qing: Born in a small town, she completed her studies with financial aid. After the unexpected death of her sponsors and the bankruptcy of their company, she suspected that Qiao Mingxuan was responsible. Therefore, she gave up her prestigious company and joined his investment bank, pretending to be obedient and honest, while waiting for an opportunity to investigate the truth. Qiao Mingxuan: A top financial advisor in investment banking, calm, cunning, and with a sharp eye. He saw through her disguise from the beginning, indulged her in getting close with a spectator's mentality, but gradually lost control and fell in love. - Workplace clashes: She pretends to be weak but is actually very capable; he observes her secretly and tests her every step of the way, creating a tense and ambiguous atmosphere. ?? - The truth takes a turn: the so-called "killing" was a misunderstanding; he had secretly protected the family that had sponsored him. She felt guilty and turned against him, and he took the opportunity to pursue her. ?? - A two-way journey: Smart people are honest and open with each other, growing more and more fond of each other, working side by side in the workplace and sweetly staying together.

8. 8 白 It's Not Easy Being a White Lotus [Showbiz] 白莲花不好当[娱乐圈] Mo Li_莫里_Romance451k WordsCompleted The TV series "The Love of Exploration" premieres on Mango TV in June 2023! The novel "The Secret of Modawi" is available from JD.com and Dangdang! One-sentence summary: A female geology PhD takes her twin sister's place and makes her way in the entertainment industry. [Plot Summary] The Su family has twin daughters. The older sister is dazzling, outgoing, and fiery, while the younger sister is pure, reserved, and gentle as water. Who could have guessed that when they grew up, the introverted 136kFavorites435.4kClicks/ch103.9kGifts

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   Su Jishi: A female PhD in geology who works in the field, she has a fiery personality, is tough and resilient, and always carries a geological hammer. Su Jinqing: Her twin sister, a top-tier actress in the entertainment industry, rose to fame with her "pure and innocent" persona, but suddenly disappeared, leaving behind a 3 billion yuan breach of contract penalty. - The older sister was kidnapped to take her place in her younger sister's business, and the rough-and-tumble PhD student tried to play the role of a sweet girl. In the variety show, he chopped wood with his bare hands, survived in the wild, and was sharp-tongued. His image completely collapsed. ?? - Male lead Mu Xiulun: Top-tier movie star and group president, formerly his sister's contract boyfriend. Witnessing the female lead's "drastic personality change," he starts a crazy imagination: Has she been possessed? Has she had a crush on me for years? ?? The female lead searches for her sister while battling her way through the entertainment industry, and incidentally uses her geological skills to confront scheming women and scumbag men; the male lead goes from curiosity to infatuation, mastering self-conquest to the max, and doting on her like a loyal dog. ?? - Ending: The younger sister returns, the female lead regains her doctoral status, and the geologist and the movie star join forces, achieving success in both career and love.

9. 9 我 My Darling 我的曼达林 Mo Bao Fei Bao墨宝非宝Romance104k WordsCompleted An idol had a secret crush that no one knew about. He was too serious and had no sense of humor back then, so he never won her over. For more than ten years, he's kept pursuing her on the sly. No matter how he tries, he just can't get her. He just can't. No real-life inspiration, no real-life inspiration, no real-life inspiration... Theme: 127.1kFavorites832.6kClicks/ch7.2kGifts

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   First meeting: Soft and gentle, childhood sweetheart, runs a niche nail salon, clear-headed and restrained, has avoided him for more than ten years. Jian Bianlin: A top celebrity in the entertainment industry, with zero scandals, never filming romantic scenes, and aloof and abstinent in public, but pure and obsessive towards her, secretly pursuing her. - In his youth: He came to Hangzhou with his father when he was five years old. She taught him to speak Mandarin, and he secretly called her "Mandarin" (My Darling). ?? - Adolescence: He was too serious and radical, and was rejected when he confessed his feelings in junior high school; in high school, she was in a relationship, and he got jealous and beat her up, which became known to everyone, so she went to Hainan to study at university. ?? - As adults: He became a national idol, and she avoided him like the plague; he slowly boiled the frog in water, showing weakness, protecting her, and waiting for her, day after day for fifteen years, and never had a girlfriend. ?? - Ending: She softened and gave in, and he confessed his love, "This is my first time in love, please take care of me." From then on, there was no separation in life, only separation in death.

10. 10 明 Tomorrow as Bright as Day 明日如昼 Suihou Zhu随侯珠Romance732k WordsCompleted Also known as... The Road That Made a Rich Woman - Ming Xi felt her life perfectly matched Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. When she had only a few coins in her pocket, all she wanted was enough to eat. When she had a few hundred yuan, she learned about love and sharing. When she had tens of thousands, she started thinking about how to use money to make even more. When she had hundreds of thousands... she learned how to look rich on the outside, too! When she had several million, tens of millions, e 132.9kFavorites141.6kClicks/ch147.6kGifts

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    Mingxi: At 19, her family was destroyed and her biological father went bankrupt and ran away, leaving her with a mountain of debt. She started from scratch in the shantytown. Liang Jiancheng: Son of a professor, from a wealthy and noble family, aloof and restrained, with a fiancée, a standard top-tier male god. - First encounter: She was treated as taking a shortcut when looking for a job, and he coldly rejected her; later, she worked as a clerk in his mother's company, then took the initiative to switch to sales, and became the top salesperson through hard work. ?? - Restraint: After falling in love, she discovers he is engaged and immediately puts an end to the relationship, focusing solely on making money, remaining extremely clear-headed. ?? - A tug-of-war: He broke off his engagement to pursue her, but she refused because of the difference in their social status; after a night of passion, she paid him to support her for three years, only talking about money and not love. ?? - Ending: She rises to become a successful businesswoman, and he protects her with deep affection; after three years, she takes the initiative to confess her feelings, and the wealthy woman and her perfect lover shine brightly together.

11. 11 悍 The Tough Husband 悍夫 Bite of Spring Pancake咬春饼Romance324k WordsCompleted A girl from a relative's family was sent to Lu Hanxiao's bachelor apartment. So the young Mr. Lu's nightlife went from singing, drinking, and partying hard to teaching the girl her homework, her homework, her homework. Two months later: "Lu Hanxiao, have you kissed me enough yet?" Content warning: A goofy everyday-life story (emphasis on goofy). The male lead is a walking natural disaster. *The print edition was retitled His Miss Qiao and published by Memory Workshop. It's available on Taobao 132.1kFavorites319kClicks/ch36.5kGifts

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    - Zhou Qiao, the female lead: A graduate student in finance, calm and clear-headed. Her family of origin is a mess (her parents cheated and fought over property). She stayed at the male lead's house to prepare for her exams. ?? - Male lead Lu Hanxiao: A rich second-generation CEO, nicknamed "Lu the Strawberry". He is a drama queen with a lot of witty remarks. He loves wearing SpongeBob SquarePants socks and collecting ripped jeans. He is a typical unserious and domineering CEO. ?? - His daily life: His nightlife changed from drinking and clubbing to helping her with her homework, cooking for her, and using flirtatious talk to win her over; Using underwear to spell out the word "Qiao" as a confession scene became a viral sensation. ?? - Twists and turns: The male lead's family opposes the relationship, and the female lead lacks a sense of security, leading to a brief breakup; the male lead turns over a new leaf, pays for the property in full, and travels a thousand miles to win back his wife, and the broken relationship is mended. ?? - Ending: They get married, live a sweet and loving life together, and the extra chapters are super sweet.

12. 12 全 The Man the Whole World Wants Belongs to Me 全世界都想要的他，属于我 Jiang Mutong蒋牧童Romance426k WordsCompleted [My new novel, Reborn as the Powerful Official's White Moonlight, officially launches on October 26. Thank you, darlings, for your support!!] When Huo Shenyan rescued Ni Jingxi, her face was covered in dirt. Once she'd wiped it clean, it seemed as if the whole world suddenly lit up. Ni Jingxi's greatest dream was to become a responsible journalist who served society. Huo Shenyan's greatest dream was to be the person Ni Jingxi could rely on for the rest of her life. If you cannot stop a war, 98.7kFavorites268kClicks/ch83.9kGifts

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    Ni Jingxi travels to Israel in search of her missing father, where she encounters Huo Shenyan, a powerful and popular figure. - First encounter: In the ruins of war, he rescued her, whose face was covered in dirt, and fell in love at first sight. ?? - A whirlwind marriage: Impulsively getting a marriage certificate in a life-or-death crisis, Cinderella marries into a top-tier wealthy family, love blossoms after marriage. ?? - Crisis: The female protagonist discovers that her father's disappearance is related to the male protagonist, and heartbroken, she divorces him and goes to the Middle East to become a war correspondent. ?? - Chasing After His Wife: The male protagonist tears up the divorce agreement, waits bitterly for a year, travels across borders to chase after his wife, and does everything he can to win her back. ?? - Ending: The misunderstanding is cleared up, the male lead helps the female lead find her father, the broken mirror is mended, he dotes on her to the extreme, and they stay together for life.

13. 13 很 Missing You So Much 很想很想你 Mo Bao Fei Bao墨宝非宝Romance143k WordsCompleted He was well-known in the commercial voice-over scene, kept his main line of work mysterious, and wasn’t much for socializing. After an unexpected incident, he began introducing her to delicious food every night... Not based on real people, not based on real people, not based on real people... Theme: 130.6kFavorites274.5kClicks/ch43.6kGifts

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    Gu Sheng, a senior college student, is a relatively unknown singer in the traditional Chinese style music circle. He is a seasoned voice enthusiast and foodie, and his online name is "Sheng Sheng Man". Mo Qingcheng, a top voice actor in the online voice acting community, is a cardiologist by profession. He has a beautiful voice, is low-key and abstinent, and has top-notch cooking skills. - First Encounter: Gu Sheng was chatting about food in the live broadcast room when he was approached by Gu Sheng's deep voice and fell in love at first sight. ?? - Feeding: Every night he would announce the names of the dishes and describe how they were made, using both sound and food as lures, gradually leading to his demise. ?? - Meeting in real life: They met at an offline event. He gently protected her, cooked for her, and they secretly loved each other and then moved on together. ?? - Ending: The legendary voice actress publicly retired from the industry, becoming only her exclusive voice actress and long-term meal ticket. Voice lovers are satisfied, and foodies are happy.

14. 14 云 The Cafe by the Clouds 云边咖啡馆 ZoodyRomance96k WordsCompleted [Signed for a simplified Chinese print edition with Dayu Literature. An additional 40,000 words have been added to the continuation. Now available.] A game planner whose body is at her desk but whose heart wanders the martial world & a beautiful, world-weary cafe owner A new cafe opened downstairs from her office. Its main attraction wasn't the coffee or the cake, but the owner's good looks. Jiang Ying, a self-proclaimed creature of visual appeal, let her heart slip away before she knew it. Fr 130.5kFavorites190.8kClicks/ch61.1kGifts

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    Jiang Ying, a game planner, lives in a cubicle but her heart is in the martial arts world; a true sucker for good looks. Yunxian, the owner of Yunbian Cafe, is beautiful and low-key. She gave up her high-paying job to live in seclusion and suffers from chronic insomnia. - First Encounter: On her birthday, a rainy night, Jiang Ying burst into a coffee shop and wished that "all those who suffer from insomnia may be well." She was instantly captivated by Yun Xian's beauty. ?? - Ambiguous: She becomes a regular customer, trying new products, painting murals for him, and coaxing him to sleep; he silently saves cakes for her and indulges her gently, their ambiguity reaching its peak. ?? - The truth comes out: Jiang Ying asks him to pretend to be her boyfriend at her ex's wedding. On the tour bus, he kisses her to seal their love, a plan he has been plotting for a long time. ?? - Ending: The cynical boss is healed by her, the overworked office worker finds a home, and the Cloud Edge Cafe becomes each other's ideal in life.

15. 15 好 I Really Want to Be With You (Originally Titled: Beauty Is Bestowed) 好想和你在一起（原名：美人宜修） Bei Qing北倾Romance289k WordsCompleted Notice: The first time Qi Nian went to the Institute of Biochemistry to see a friend, she met Ji Yanxin, who was guiding students through an experiment. He wore a white lab coat, every button fastened neatly. A pair of glasses rested on the bridge of his nose, and he leaned over the table with both hands, intently studying the data displayed on the computer. When he heard someone call him Professor Ji, he turned around. His cool gaze swept over her and paused on Qi Nian's face for a moment. "Wh 125.6kFavorites324kClicks/ch33.2kGifts

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    Qi Nian is a popular comic artist in the ACG (Anime, Comics, and Games) community. She has never been in a relationship and suffers from writer's block because she can't write romance scenes. Ji Yanxin, a young professor in the Department of Biochemistry, is a cool and aloof male god on campus, with a white coat, glasses, and a detached and ascetic demeanor. - First encounter: She barged into the lab and was coldly rejected by him; Second encounter: He thought she was making noise while eating, so he kissed her directly. ?? - Contract: She suggested pretending to be a couple to gather material; he agreed on the condition that he "obeyed". ?? - Heart-fluttering: She's persistent and adorable; he's cold on the outside but warm on the inside, secretly falling for her and showering her with affection. ?? - Ending: From contract to true love, he proposes: "I'm five years older than you, and I'm prepared to wait for you patiently."

16. 16 回 Return of the Monsoon 回南天 Shuwei殊娓Romance276k WordsCompleted [From Partners to Lovers] [Completed. My next novel is "A Rainy Day"] Shi Zhi is a woman from northern China and has never been to the Guangdong region. But Fu Xiling once told her that the south has a kind of weather called “Return to the South,” when dampness seeps into every inch of the air. They were talking about this late at night when Fu Xiling asked Shi Zhi if she wanted to date him. Shi Zhi turned him down: I still have feelings for my ex-boyfriend. - My next novel is "A Rainy Day" 123.7kFavorites163.5kClicks/ch41kGifts

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    Shi Zhi, a girl from the North, is clear-headed and independent. She carries the regret of her ex-boyfriend in her heart and struggles alone in the city. Fu Xiling, a man from the South, is mature, abstinent, reserved, and deeply affectionate. He has seen the ways of the world, but he cares deeply for Shi Zhi. - First encounter: During a late-night chat, he mentioned the dampness of the humid season in the south and casually asked her if she wanted to be in a relationship. She frankly admitted that she "still has someone in her heart." ?? - Pulling and tugging: The two went from friends to "buddies," the boundaries were blurred, he restrained his approach, she hesitated repeatedly, the ambiguity and tension were at their peak. ?? - Falling in love: His gentleness is hidden in the details, he accompanies her through emotional lows and helps her resolve troubles; she gradually lets go of the past and sees his deep affection. ?? - Ending: As the humid weather of the humid season recedes, love becomes clear, and the long-planned approach finally comes to fruition.

17. 17 星 Starlight Falls into the Sands 星辉落进风沙里 Bei Qing北倾Romance401k WordsCompleted A special note: My sincere thanks to the experts for reviewing Star Radiance and offering such valuable suggestions for revision. I have benefited greatly from them. I will continue working hard in my future writing and strive to live up to my teachers' guidance. Blurb: The first time Fu Xun met Qu Yixian was in Xi'an. She was standing by a shop window, choosing a sugar painting. The second time he saw her was at Hukou on the Yellow River. She was barefoot, the tops of her feet smudged with di 100.5kFavorites201.3kClicks/ch114.2kGifts

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    Qu Yixian is the leader of the Northwest Loop Xinghui Rescue Team. Her best friend, Jiang Yuan, mysteriously disappeared several years ago while driving in the Hoh Xil region. Qu Yixian stayed in the Northwest, carrying out rescue operations while investigating the truth. Fu Xun, a top expert in cultural relics appraisal, has a profound background and is taciturn and reserved. Years ago, he received a distress call from Qu Yixian and has been silently paying attention to her and secretly supporting her rescue team ever since. Later, due to a key jade pendant, he became deeply involved with her and joined hands to search for people and objects. - Three encounters that sealed their love: sugar painting in Xi'an, barefoot at Hukou Waterfall, and a snowy night at Lajishan. She flirted first, and he secretly waited. ?? - Highway Mystery: Spanning Hoh Xil, Dunhuang, and Qinghai Lake, this story involves a rescue mission in the Gobi Desert, an exploration of uninhabited areas, and the uncovering of the dual secrets of a missing person case and a jade pendant. ?? - Deeply devoted protection: He said, "You protect the world, I will protect you," smashing equipment, risking his life, and staying with her in the Northwest.

18. 18 一 A Pillow of Huai'an 一枕槐安 Wang Ruo惘若Romance348k WordsCompleted This novel has been heavily revised many times. I take no responsibility for pirated copies. The only authorized version is on Jinjiang. Blurb: It wasn't until she met Shen Yan that Su Lan understood one thing: some people enter your life only to broaden your horizons and teach you never to entertain wishful thinking. At an unexpected dinner gathering, Su Lan showed up at the last minute and clearly heard Shen Yan say to someone, “Well, men are bound to act like idiots sometimes.” Su Lan stood o 95.6kFavorites123.8kClicks/ch23.5kGifts

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    Su Lan, a Suzhou folk singer from a once-wealthy family, is aloof and solitary. To earn tuition, she sings and plays the instrument at drinking parties. There, she meets Shen Yan, a powerful and reserved prince from the top echelons of Beijing's social circle. - First encounter: He was attracted by her aloof temperament, but she clearly drew a line; due to the male lead's nephew and niece, the two gradually interacted and an ambiguous relationship developed. ?? - In the throes of passionate love: He dotes on her to the extreme, gifting her bracelets, cooking for her, and promising her a wedding home; she is immersed in his tenderness, yet always remains clear-headed about the vast difference between them. ?? - Breakup: She overheard him referring to himself as a "canary," and heartbroken, she drugged herself to say goodbye and went abroad for five years, severing all ties completely. ?? - Reunion: She becomes a rising star in investment banking, while he remains in a superior position; their unexpected encounter at a business meeting triggers a "chasing after his wife" scenario, misunderstandings are gradually revealed, and his hidden deep affection is finally laid bare. ?? - Ending: The broken mirror is mended, the dream of Huai'an is shattered, and the rest of their lives are filled with happiness.

19. 19 春 Springtime Daydream 春日狂想 Qu Xiaogu曲小蛐Romance301k WordsCompleted (The print edition of "Springtime Delusions" is now available. (My last entertainment-industry novel. Anything goes, all sweetness and no angst.) Everyone in the industry knew Chen Buke, the white-haired top-tier star and the music scene’s reigning hitmaker. Arrogant about his talent and notorious for his “bad reputation,” he refused to write love songs or act, was a natural-born badass, wore a cold expression all year round, and left nothing alive within a ten-foot radius. 119.2kFavorites196.7kClicks/ch94.5kGifts

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    Que Xia, an 18th-tier stand-in in the entertainment industry, is good-looking and has a laid-back personality. She entered the industry only to pay off her debts and is determined to leave once her contract expires. Chen Bu Ke is a top-tier artist in the music industry, with white hair, a cold face, and an arrogant attitude. He doesn't write love songs or act in movies, and is widely recognized in the industry as the most difficult person to work with. - Unexpectedly, Xia accidentally spilled soda water, "sending" Chen Bu Ke into a hotel private room, thus beginning a feud. ?? - Intersection: Chen Bu Ke made an exception to film, but Xia joined the crew as his stand-in and was arranged to play his "vicious white moonlight first love". ?? - Heartbeat: He was attracted by her languid indifference and began to seduce her step by step; she was moved by his gentleness and obsession and was defeated one after another. ?? - Ending: He wrote his first love song, filmed his first kissing scene, and appeared on his first variety show, all because of her; a top star's doting on his wife in a scandalous way, all sweet and without any angst.

20. 20 水 Water and Fire (Originally Titled Do You Give In?) 水与火（原名服不服） Hong Jiu红九Romance860k WordsCompleted First published in December 2018, completed in May 2019. Full revision completed on November 23, 2020. (Pirated sites contain plot errors, missing details, typos, and grammatical mistakes.) [1] When Chu Qianmiao was in school, she impulsively wrote Ren Yan a love letter, but he turned her down. Later, they met again at work. Chu Qianmiao: How about I give it another try? Ren Yan: No, you don't. After that, she really did stop thinking about it. There were plenty of handsome men in the world, aft 117.9kFavorites247.4kClicks/ch201.1kGifts

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    Chu Qianmiao pursued Ren Yan during their school days but was rejected. They reunited at work and became superior and subordinate in an investment bank. She's tactful and good at handling things, while he's aloof and difficult to please. In the beginning, they're like oil and water, constantly bickering and sabotaging each other. ?? - Project clash: She retorted, "I'll extinguish your two fires with three thousand waters," and he blocked her, "If you're not satisfied, I'll deal with you." ?? - The "True Fragrance Law": He may complain, but he can't help but revolve around her, cover for her, and protect her. ?? - Career growth: The two worked side by side to overcome IPOs and mergers and acquisitions, staying true to their original aspirations and achieving success in both their careers and love lives.

21. 21 天 Innocence 天真 A Hundred Cities in Southern Books南书百城Romance502k WordsCompleted Wen Zhan ran into Shang Xingzhou again on a plateau 4,500 meters above sea level. He looked the same, though he had a new identity: a feared special forces soldier, known for his ruthless efficiency, few words, and unruly nature. Wherever his unit struck, victory was certain. Wen Zhan approached slowly, carrying a bottle of water and looking reluctant to hand it over. The wind lifted the hem of her dress. As she turned to leave, someone grabbed her hard and pulled her into his arms. "You don't w 113.7kFavorites137.8kClicks/ch33kGifts

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    Wen Zhan, an introverted and sensitive algorithm engineer, secretly harbored a crush on the arrogant and flamboyant Shang Xingzhou in high school, but it ended without a trace. Shang Xingzhou, a prodigy, later became the captain of the Air Force Special Forces. He was ruthless, taciturn, eccentric, and unruly, and had a crush on Wen Zhan for many years. - Reunion: At an altitude of 4,500 meters on the plateau, he grabbed her: "You don't like me? What were you doing all this time?" ?? - Foreshadowing: After being separated for many years, he filled his will with her name in every mission he left behind. ?? - Clearing up the misunderstanding: The breakup back then was a ridiculous little misunderstanding. Both of them grew up and went their separate ways after reuniting. ?? - Ending: The broken mirror is mended, from school to military service, from unrequited love to lifelong companionship, a deeply moving and fulfilling ending.

22. 22 盛 Midsummer 盛夏 Ying Yang映漾Romance346k WordsCompleted Print edition preorder: [May 6 at 8 p.m.] One male lead, one female lead, happy ending. Upright young woman × jaded rich heir Fictional modern setting, rekindled romance Starts August 24, goes VIP on September 6. 70% anti-piracy ratio, 72-hour delay. Sheng Xia is an obscure streamer. Her streams aren’t about much: she logs on at the same time every day and uses her computer’s built-in camera to show herself studying with her head down. But even after she disappeared for 116.8kFavorites161.9kClicks/ch46kGifts

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    Shengxia was a low-profile online study streamer, quietly and self-disciplined, burying herself in practicing problems every day during her live streams. After disappearing for more than a month, she returned, casually mentioning that she had undergone minor surgery—she was actually suffering from a serious illness, but she never played the victim, silently bearing everything. Cheng Liang is a doctor at the hospital who is as handsome as a movie star, and also a wealthy second-generation heir with a top-tier background who is cynical and aloof. He has seen her at her most vulnerable and was moved by her resilience, going from observing her coldly to taking the initiative to get closer to her. They had a past that ended without resolution. After their reunion, he broke down her defenses with clumsy tenderness, and she melted his coldness with her sunny warmth. Through mutual healing, their broken relationship was mended, and in the heat of summer, they became each other's salvation.

23. 23 骄 You Shine Like the Sun: Part Two 骄阳似我（下） Gu Man顾漫Romance122k WordsOngoing If you have known love as blazing and openhearted as the sun, who would care about fireworks that flicker on and off? The Bottom Volume of Like the Sun Theme: Love and growth 103.3kFavorites437.4kClicks/ch27.1kGifts

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    Continuing from the previous volume: Nie Xiguang bids farewell to the regret of her unrequited love on campus and reunites with Lin Yusen in the workplace. - The relationship is clear: In the opening of the second volume, Xi Guang faces her feelings squarely and takes the initiative to pursue them. The two-way pursuit is without any angst. ?? - Foreshadowing revealed: The misunderstanding from the first volume is cleared up - Lin Yusen had fallen in love with her at first sight, and his trip to Suzhou and keeping her by his side were all for her. ?? - Career growth: Nie Xiguang takes over the family business, shedding his naivety and becoming capable of handling things independently; Lin Yusen silently protects him, showing respect, tolerance, and support. ?? - The second male lead's ending: Zhuang Xu reappears, revealing his unrequited love and inferiority complex from back then, finally letting go and living their lives peacefully. ?? - Happy Ending: The two settled down in Suzhou, achieving success in both their careers and love lives, from "I'm waiting for you to give me a bright sun" to her personally giving him a bright sun.

24. 24 过 Crossing Ten Thousand Mountains 过万重山 Shredded Potato Ramen拉面土豆丝Romance370k WordsCompleted [Originally titled She Isn’t Called Zhao Di. More bonus chapters can be found in the author’s collection, “Bonus Chapters.” Thank you for your support.] - Xiang Man once wrote a list of things she absolutely had to do before turning thirty · Change her name · Get a driver’s license · Try cosmetic procedures · Buy a home in a city she loved · Send money home to her family The final item was: Never, ever return to that mountain village. Shen Weiqing leaned against the headboard, a cigarette b 86.4kFavorites123.4kClicks/ch45.4kGifts

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    Xiang Man, whose original name was Xiang Zhaodi, came from a family in the mountains that favored sons over daughters. She tried her best to escape to Beijing, where she worked in a pharmacy, took exams, and saved money. Her goal was clear: to change her name, buy a house, and never return to the mountains. Shen Weiqing is an overseas-educated architectural designer from a wealthy family who lacks love. She is sarcastic and arrogant on the surface, but pure and devoted at heart. - First Encounter: Xiang Man takes care of Shen Weiqing's grandmother. The two bicker due to a misunderstanding, but they become friends after their initial conflict. ?? - Falling in love: Shen Weiqing falls in love first and takes the initiative to pursue her; Xiang Man, due to trauma from her original family, adheres to the principle of "love yourself first, then love others", and makes a three-point agreement that she will never be love-struck. ?? - Turning point: The bloodsucking family comes after him, the pressure of reality crushes their relationship, Xiang Man blocks everyone and leaves without saying goodbye, embarking on the next chapter of his life alone. ?? - Pursuing His Wife: Shen Weiqing, suffering from a high fever, traveled two thousand kilometers to the mountains she had fled from, saw her unbearable past, and thoroughly understood her stubbornness and fear. He then humbled himself and gently pursued his wife. ?? - Ending: The broken mirror is mended. He learns to look at her with respect, she lets down her guard, and the two walk side by side, crossing countless mountains, finally seeing the light.

25. 25 狭 Narrow Escape 狭路 Chang Er长洱Romance507k WordsCompleted Late in her master's program, Lin Wanxing had an accident and was forced to return to her hometown to work at her former high school. She had studied psychology, a flagship program at Yongchuan University, but ended up in charge of the school's quietest department: the sports equipment room. After starting work, Lin Wanxing encountered one strange thing after another. "Free ball rental, 100 uses" cards, "riddle cigarette boxes," "treasure maps"... The school used to have a soccer team, and some 98.2kFavorites125.4kClicks/ch212.8kGifts

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    Lin Wanxing, a top psychology master's student, unexpectedly interrupted his studies and returned to his hometown, Hongjing No. 8 Middle School, to work as the sports equipment room manager. She took over not only the equipment room, but also a disillusioned and abandoned soccer team. A mysterious figure kept leaving clues like "borrowing ball cards" and "treasure maps," pushing these troubled teenagers towards her. Wang Fa, the man who rents the top floor of her house, turns out to be a former Premier League champion coach who retired due to injury, has a lot of stories, is lazy and taciturn, but has a top-notch tactical mind. The two go from neighbors to partners: she guides the teenagers with psychology, and he leads them in professional training; the suspense (the identity of the mysterious person), the competition (a comeback to win the championship), and the romance (adults restraining their ambiguity) run in parallel, with everyone growing up with passion.

26. 26 请 Call Me Your Manager 请叫我总监 Hong Jiu红九Romance581k WordsCompleted [First published August 2017, completed December 2017] Starting a new book, Honeyed Words, on May 5, 2022. On April 30, 2022, I added a 10,000-word published bonus chapter with 15 everyday romance scenes. It’s in the [Author’s Note] at the end of the final chapter. It’s free for everyone to read~ 96.4kFavorites221.6kClicks/ch106.4kGifts

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    Ning Meng worked as a secretary to investment banking mogul Lu Jiming for three years, with the dream of becoming an investment director. Lu Jiming was short-tempered and sharp-tongued, convinced that she "couldn't handle investments," and refused to let her transfer to another position. Ning Meng decisively resigned and started her investment banking career from scratch, taking steady steps and adhering to her principles. ?? Lu Jiming went from mocking her to secretly observing her to being proven wrong, watching her transform from a newcomer into a top investment director. ?? - Business Warfare: Lu Jiming's best friend's husband, He Yueluan, frames him, causing him to go bankrupt; Ning Meng turns the tide and fights alongside him to help him rebuild his business. ?? - Romance: Her college crush, senior Su Weiran, reappears, but they break up due to differing values; the bickering rivals eventually become soulmates.

27. 27 劝 I Suggest You Don’t Offend Me 劝你不要得罪我 Ye Feiran叶斐然Romance577k WordsCompleted Upcoming works "Let Me Explain" and "A Letter Back in Summer". [Blurb] Lin Shu takes over a new team at a law firm. The team is full of the old, the weak, the sick, and the disabled, along with a bunch of old hands who know how to coast. There's also the "prince" from the family of the firm's biggest client, who accounts for 80% of its revenue: the youngest son of the chairman of Xinhe Group. He's said to hold a grudge like no other, s 69kFavorites86kClicks/ch49.1kGifts

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    Lin Shu, a newly appointed partner at the law firm, takes over a new team that is "all old, weak, and shrewd." The firm warns: Never offend the heir of the credit union group (the youngest son of the client's father), he holds grudges like the plague. She mistakenly took Xu Shijia, the real prince, as an easy-to-manipulate little friend, and exploited him to the extreme in order to establish her authority: making him work overtime, revise manuscripts, and use empty promises to manipulate him, showing no mercy. Xu Shijia: ??? He recognized her—the high school discipline committee member who had caught him being late and had gotten into a grudge; he also remembered that after a drunken one-night stand, she threw 100 yuan at him and ran away, treating him like a gigolo. He initially intended to get revenge, but the more they spent time together, the more he fell for her. He's definitely a master of love-struck behavior, even enjoying being scolded and abused. When his true identity was revealed later, Lin Shu was dumbfounded: I was actually torturing the God of Wealth? He arrogantly declared: "You've offended me? Then you'll be responsible for the rest of your life."

28. 28 南 Tales of the North and South 南北往事 Chang Yu Zhou长宇宙Romance260k WordsCompleted A glass of well-aged, strong liquor Theme: 90.8kFavorites203.9kClicks/ch29.2kGifts

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    Upon their first meeting in Jiangnan, the young Shen Siliang was instantly captivated by the slender Huo Xi. At the age of 17, Huo Xi lost his mother and suffered from depression. He was taken back to the military compound in Beijing by his biological father and reunited with Shen Siliang. He doted on her and protected her. When she was 18, he took her to overlook the Forbidden City. When their love was at its peak, it was passionate and pure. ?? - Turning point: Shen Siliang's younger brother, Shen Hang, died in a car accident on his way to find Huo Xi (actually an act of revenge by his rivals). The Shen family tacitly acknowledged that it was caused by her, and a life was placed between the two of them. ?? Huo Xi, burdened with guilt, left home for three years and contracted Ewing's sarcoma. After the surgery, she returned to Beijing, but he tormented her repeatedly with love and hate. ?? - Climax: Huo Xi is involved in a car accident while filming, and Shen Siliang only then learns that she is seriously ill. At the critical moment of life and death, he puts aside all grudges. ?? - Outcome: The surgery went smoothly, the misunderstanding was cleared up, they got married and had children, and everything settled down.

29. 29 不 No Secret Crushes on Me 不许暗恋我 Jiang Mutong蒋牧童Romance561k WordsCompleted [New story "After Being Reborn, I Became the Powerful Minister's White Moonlight" launches on October 26. Thank you, darlings, for your support!!] Blurb One: H City Museum, hailed as China's most beautiful building, became an instant internet-famous landmark as soon as it opened, drawing countless visitors eager to check it out. Unexpectedly, the museum's architect became famous right along with it. As soon as someone posted a photo of Cheng Lingshi online, it shot straight to the top of the tr 94.2kFavorites181.5kClicks/ch47.9kGifts

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    Wu Qiao (female lead): A top student in architecture, she experienced a decline in her family's fortunes during her childhood and lived as an dependent. She is insecure and sensitive, yet resilient and hardworking. Cheng Lingshi (male lead): A top genius in the architectural world. He once saved Wu Qiao in a small town when she was young and was the only light in her dark childhood. - In their youth: He was a gentle and protective older brother, and she was a timid and sensitive little girl. She secretly fell in love, but lost contact with him for five years due to a misunderstanding. ?? - Reunion: At the centennial celebration of the school, she was a naive student and he was a dazzling guest. She thought he had long forgotten her, but he approached her step by step with hidden ulterior motives. ?? - Workplace: He recruited her into a top firm. He was a strict boss, but in private, he always showed her favoritism and taught her how to grow. ?? - Memorable scene: The company's ban on "liking partner Cheng" led to an intern being fired for confessing his feelings; later, he officially announced: "The rule is null and void because I like her." ?? - Ending: She grows into an outstanding architect, stunning the industry with her mortise and tenon technique; he publicly expresses his love, and the whole internet knows "Mrs. Cheng". From childhood redemption to standing side by side.

30. 30 你 You Said Life Was Beautiful. I Have No Objections 你说人生艳丽，我没有异议 Girl, Don't Cry姑娘别哭Romance515k WordsCompleted The next story, Early Spring Skies, officially launches on August 10. Luan Nian and Shang Zhitao Every woman probably goes through a time like that: ordinary, well-behaved, obedient, just another nameless face to everyone around her, a dim little star who may or may not matter to him. But it only lasts for a while. Later, she shines like the sun, radiant and dazzling, but she doesn’t love you anymore. Synopsis: When we were young, you asked me, “What is love?” I smiled at you and said no 104.6kFavorites132.2kClicks/ch40.3kGifts

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    In high school, Lin Chun'er and Song Qiuhan were each other's first love, their feelings for each other were ambiguous and they were attracted to each other, but they missed each other due to family changes and misunderstandings. Lin Chun'er, who has experienced the hardships of her mother's death and her father's passing, has become an independent and clear-headed new media blogger known as "Lao Yao," and her column about unrequited love has become popular. ?? Song Qiuhan left the country with regrets, becoming a calm and reserved business elite. He remained single for many years, but she was always in his heart. Sixteen years later, they reunited at a class reunion. Both of them lied and said they had partners, but their love was hard to hide, and they slowly let their guard down. Their shared work (bidding and column exposure) brought them closer again, cleared up the misunderstandings from years ago, and led to a mutually beneficial relationship and a happy ending.

31. 31 请 Please Don't Give Up on Treatment 请别放弃治疗 Ye Feiran叶斐然Romance379k WordsCompleted Blurb: Yan Ming comes from a wealthy family and is handsome. His admirers could line up from one end of the hospital to the other. Hoping to have her name written in the same household register as Yan Ming, Yu Tian caters to him like a client. Yan Ming can't stand the food in the hospital cafeteria, so Yu Tian cooks for him and brings it to him every day. 68.8kFavorites113.9kClicks/ch37.2kGifts

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    Yu Tian has a clear goal: to marry Yan Ming, a doctor at the hospital who is both handsome and from a good family. She treated him like a top client: delivering meals every day, queuing up at dawn to buy trendy cakes, and being available whenever he called. Yan Ming observed her indifferently, wanting to see how long she could keep up the act. Turning point: Yu Tian's widowed mother and Yan Ming's divorced father fail in their middle-aged blind dates. ?? - Yu Tian: Cut her losses instantly, packed her bags and ran away, the enthusiastic "Brother Yanming" turned into a cold "Hey". - Yan Ming: The cafeteria food was so bad I wanted to vomit, and no one brought me cake. I completely panicked—without you, I'm even more "sick". From then on, the aloof doctor embarked on a self-conquest and a "wife-chasing" spree, using pleading, whining, and relentless pursuit, pleading, "Please don't give up on treating me."

32. 32 我 When I Look at the Green Hills 我见青山 Night-Blooming Flowers at Dawn明开夜合Romance189k WordsCompleted With the nation’s trust on his shoulders and the woman he loves in his arms, those shoulders and arms hold his whole world. · I love the youthful, reckless spirit you had in your younger days. And I love the iron resolve with which you now defend the country and protect its people. Every grand and stirring story in my life has something to do with you. · Armed Police. Rekindled love, happy ending. · The title comes from Xin Qiji’s poem 91kFavorites224.5kClicks/ch25kGifts

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    Lin Mei and Lu Qingya were once campus lovers, their love was passionate and innocent, but they broke up due to reality and misunderstandings and lost contact for many years. When they met again, she was a publishing house editor, and he was a decorated armed police officer, calm and composed, weathered by time. He was assertive yet restrained towards her, awkwardly approaching her to make up for what he had wronged her in the past. ?? - A broken mirror mended, on one side a mission teetering on the brink of life and death, on the other a gentle yet unwavering protection. ?? He protects the country and its people, and he also safeguards her lifelong peace. For him, the nation and for her, are unwavering devotion in this lifetime.

33. 33 完 The Perfect Match 完美婚配 Laughing Beauty笑佳人Romance202k WordsCompleted The physical book goes on pre-sale across all online platforms at 8 p.m. on May 7~ Dr. Xu from the gastroenterology department is gentle and refined. He enjoys gardening, reading, grocery shopping, and cooking. His older brother went out clubbing in the middle of the night after a breakup and got smacked by their mother. Dr. Xu immediately understood: love is poison, and he must never touch it. One day, Dr. Xu went to buy a car. As soon as he walked into the dealership, a saleswoman smiled and c 72.7kFavorites176.6kClicks/ch26.1kGifts

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    Xu Yanqing, a gastroenterologist, is gentle and reserved. She loves gardening and cooking. After witnessing her brother's heartbreak, she concludes that "love is poison" and resolves to stay away from romantic relationships. Until he went to the 4S store to buy a car, he fell in love at first sight with Xia Yan, the top saleswoman, and changed his mind on the spot: love is so sweet, I want to marry her. Xia Yan is beautiful and capable, with many suitors, but she has no feelings for men due to her family background and is focused on making money and getting promoted. Dr. Xu embarks on a husband-like pursuit of his wife: sending her oranges, cooking for her, being gentle and considerate, using a variety of tactics to gradually infiltrate her life. Xia Yan went from being wary to falling in love, slowly being moved by his gentleness. The two went from ambiguous testing to sweet romance, getting married first and then falling in love. Their warm daily life was so sweet it was almost sickening.

34. 34 你 You Have the Right to Keep a Secret Love 你有权保持暗恋 Ye Feiran叶斐然Romance427k WordsCompleted Please add my next novel, I Don't Want to Climb Your Social Ladder, to your collection. If you've read the whole novel, please leave it a rating. Blurb: Qi Xi is beautiful and a top law student, with a life that has gone smoothly in every way. The only thing she's unhappy about is all the trouble her rival, Gu Yan, has caused her. In their four years as classmates, Gu Yan stole countless opportunities and awards from Qi Xi. Just before she was about to take the stage and speak as an outstanding 70kFavorites127kClicks/ch30.7kGifts

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    The two were fierce rivals in high school, constantly competing and bickering, neither willing to concede to the other. They were both admitted to top political science and law universities, becoming classmates and majoring in the same field again, seeing each other all the time. The female lead seems carefree, but she falls in love with the male lead early on and secretly harbors feelings for him, yet dares not confess. ?? The male lead appears aloof and cold, with a sharp tongue and a penchant for witty banter, but in reality, his heart and soul are already completely devoted to the female lead. He secretly shows her affection and supports her from the shadows. ?? Debates, professional courses, and law firm internships accompany them all the way; their daily lives as a bickering couple are both hilarious and sweet. ?? - The awkward feelings from their youth carried over into college; after layers of tentative exploration, the sweetness exploded after the unspoken understanding was finally revealed. ?? - Joining hands on the path of legal studies, pursuing dreams side by side, from school uniforms to practicing law together.

35. 35 因 Because the Wind Is There 因为风就在那里 Jiu Yuexi玖月晞Romance231k WordsCompleted Blurb: The way she smiles makes people think of love. Characters: Male innkeeper VS female geology student This novel entered VIP status on July 30, 2016. 29's author page Other works by 29: Dear Archimedes, Dear Freud, Dear Socrates, He Knows Which Way the Wind Blows, You Are So Beautiful, My Boy, Little South Wind, A City Is Waiting for You. Visit the author's page to read them. Premise: 60.3kFavorites185.6kClicks/ch17.4kGifts

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    Zhou Yao, a graduate student in geology, went to Daocheng Yading for a scientific expedition and stayed at the secluded "Wind Whisper" Inn at the foot of the snow-capped mountains. She fell in love at first sight with the mysterious and taciturn owner, Luo Yi. - Luo Yi's background is shrouded in mystery: he was once a top jade appraiser, but was framed, leading to the collapse of his auction house and the death of his younger brother. He then went into hiding, living a cold and dangerous life, full of secrets. ?? - Crisis looms: Zhou Yao's LAND geological project is coveted by villains, and she is unexpectedly drawn into a conspiracy, facing frequent dangers. ?? - Love and Redemption: Zhou Yao takes the initiative to pursue love, and Luo Yi goes from being indifferent and avoiding her to deeply protecting her and falling in love step by step; the two join hands to investigate the case, uncover old grudges and conspiracies, and heal each other in a life-and-death adventure on the snowy mountain road. ?? - Memorable scenes: prayer flags, prayer wheels, snow-capped mountains and starry skies, warming up in the middle of the night, "It's good that it's snowing, it's so warm in Boss Luo's arms."

36. 36 四 Things in April 四月间事 Wei Yu尾鱼Romance230k WordsCompleted April's Affairs In April, your fate came ashore and carried me aboard. Feel free to check out my other completed stories. New story: Story announcement There is true kindness in this world. Thank you to the kindhearted supporter Xiaozhouzhou for providing a cover. Theme: 72.4kFavorites164.7kClicks/ch27.7kGifts

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    Elite bodyguard Wei Lai is hired by a Saudi shipowner to escort renowned commentator Cen Jin to Somalia to negotiate with pirates to ransom the hijacked oil tanker. - The journey takes you from the ice fields to the desert, from the Red Sea to the Gobi Desert, and is fraught with danger. Cen Jin's identity is a mystery - is she a decorated humanitarian hero or an accomplice in the Karon massacre six years ago? ?? - The truth: During the Karon massacre (the prototype of the Rwandan genocide), Cen Jin was forced to solve the "trolley problem" in a refugee camp. To save the majority, he sacrificed some civilians and carried the original sin for six years, using himself as bait to lure the murderer out, just to bring the truth to light. ?? - Redemption: Wei Lai transforms from a wandering prodigal into her armor. The two entrust their trust to each other in dire straits, promising, "If you go to jail, I'll stay with you; if you die, I'll collect your body," as they traverse darkness to reach gentle shallows.

37. 37 影 Film Emperor’s Darling Princess 影帝的公主 Laughing Beauty笑佳人Romance388k WordsCompleted Ming Wei is lucky enough to star opposite Mu Tingzhou, playing the princess he carefully tutors. But after Mu Tingzhou is knocked into a coma in a car accident, he wakes up claiming to be the imperial tutor from the play. From then on, he treats her with the utmost respect while bossing her around at every turn! - The Best Actor's proposal: "I want to devote my whole life to filming a production. Miss Ming, will you be my leading lady?" * My completed works are all in my author column. Please 65kFavorites195.9kClicks/ch52.1kGifts

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    Mingwei accompanies her best friend to an audition and is unexpectedly selected to co-star with top actor Mu Tingzhou in a period drama—a tragic love story between a princess and a grand tutor. On the day filming wrapped, Mu Tingzhou was in a car accident and fell into a coma. When he woke up, his memory was confused, but he firmly believed that he was Grand Tutor Mu Yun in the play, and that Mingwei was the princess he was determined to protect with his life. ?? - Grand Tutor Mode: He is extremely respectful and doting towards Mingwei, kneeling to pay his respects, carrying her away while wrapped in curtains, and forbidding her from wearing revealing clothes. He is strict in every way but gentle to the core. ?? - Regaining his memory: Mu Tingzhou returns to his aloof and handsome persona, having forgotten his amnesia period, while Ming Wei gracefully walks away. ?? - Second Heartbeat: Working together again, the movie star is attracted to the clear-headed and independent Mingwei, embarking on a proud yet romantic journey to win her heart. ?? - Ending: The movie star proposes to her with deep affection; both on and off screen, she is his only princess.

38. 38 撩 Flirtation Reveals the Heart 撩表心意 Hong Jiu红九Romance596k WordsCompleted [First published in April 2018, completed in August 2018. Thoroughly revised on May 5, 2021, including changes to Ren Yan's characterization to bring it largely in line with Please Don't Make Me Your Boss. Please support the official version. Pirated copies contain errors and omissions.] Sunny interior designer girl VS abstinent finance-industry guy She's three years older than him (though you can't tell by looking), and it's sweet all around, with a happy ending. -- Shao Yuan: Tell me, why did 59kFavorites143.1kClicks/ch101.1kGifts

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    Gu Miaoyu, an energetic interior designer, insists on not taking kickbacks or falsifying data, and her performance has consistently been at the bottom of the rankings as she struggles to make a living in Beijing. Shao Yuan, a top student in finance and a rich second-generation, disguises himself as an intern to enter Gu Miaoyu's small company in order to help his mother acquire the decoration company, ostensibly to learn from her. - First Encounter: Old misunderstandings + new disagreements, bickering lovers, constantly teasing each other. ?? - In the workplace: He is sharp-tongued and critical, but secretly helps her avoid trouble and secure resources; she sticks to her principles and slowly wins him over. ?? - Relationship: From dislike to appreciation to unrequited love to mutual attraction. He grows from a student into a financial tycoon, while she rises from a junior designer to an industry pioneer. ?? - Ending: He achieves success in both his career and love life, and he confesses his feelings: "How can I let you know that my feelings are still there if I don't flirt with you?"

39. 39 我 My Mr. Ostrich 我的鸵鸟先生 Han Yan含胭Romance558k WordsCompleted This novel's blurb: Hey, Mr. Ostrich, where on earth have you gone? That day, as the sun was setting, Pang Qian sat beside Gu Mingxi on the bleachers by the school field. She suddenly leaned close to his ear and rapidly fluttered her eyelashes. Her long, curled lashes gently brushed his ear as she asked, "Is it fun? Does it feel really ticklish and nice?" Gu Mingxi lowered his head. After holding it in for a long moment, he finally murmured, "Mm." "Oh? Really? Then it's your turn to t 59.7kFavorites105.7kClicks/ch19.2kGifts

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    The two were childhood sweethearts in the small town. When Gu Mingxi was 6 years old, he touched a transformer while helping Pang Qian retrieve a kite and lost both arms. - In his youth: Pang Qian became his deskmate, protecting him and keeping him company. He wrote, drew, and braided with his feet, secretly liking her. ?? - Unexpected changes: His father divorced him because of his disability, his mother became seriously ill, Gu Mingxi withdrew from her life due to low self-esteem, dropped out of school and made a living by painting with his feet on the overpass, his mother passed away, and he suffered alone. ?? - Reunion: Six years later, Gu Mingxi became famous as the picture book author "Mr. Ostrich". His work "My Miss Crab" evoked Pang Qian's memories. She searched for him, cleared up the misunderstanding, and they went to each other. ?? - Ending: He is no longer insecure, she is steadfast in her protection, and the two spend the rest of their lives together.

40. 40 投 Investment Bankers and Their Love Lives (Original Title: We Live Together) 投行男女（原名：我们住在一起） Hong Jiu红九Romance393k WordsCompleted Important note: This is a story about a heroine with flaws who overcomes them and grows. Her flaws include being self-sacrificing and weak-willed. The hero also has obvious flaws early on, but he will grow and change as well. In the end, they influence each other, become better people, 46.1kFavorites188kClicks/ch15.4kGifts

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    Qian Fei: A white-collar worker in Shanghai, burdened by a mortgage, she was cheated on by her boyfriend and laid off by her company, forcing her to rent out her secondary bedroom to make ends meet. Li Yifei: Investment banking elite and rich second generation, whose assets were frozen due to project failure and who fell into poverty overnight and had to rent a place to stay. - Daily life of roommates: wits and battles over air conditioning temperature and splitting utility bills, a hilarious tale of bickering lovers. ?? - Workplace Encounters: Li Yifei joins Qian Fei's new company, becoming her boss and mentor, forming a dual relationship of mentor and roommate. ?? - Relationship warms up: from mutual dislike to mutual dependence to mutual redemption, facing workplace infighting, ex-partner interference, and family pressure together. ?? - Growth storyline: The female lead transforms from a weak and naive saint to an independent queen, while the male lead transforms from an arrogant and sharp-tongued person to a deeply affectionate and loyal one. They help each other become better versions of themselves.

41. 41 念 Never Want to Forget 念念不想忘 Mo Bao Fei Bao墨宝非宝Romance48k WordsCompleted "Do you remember that line from Gossip Girl? If two people are meant to be together, they'll always find their way back to relive their old romance." Keywords: Rekindled Romance / Sweet Romance Theme: 57.8kFavorites732.2kClicks/ch2.4kGifts

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    A cool voice actor director meets a gentle, renowned director. They had an online romance in their youth, broke up, and then met again in the workplace, rekindling their old flame.

42. 42 小 Little Sweetheart 小娇娇 Xi Zixu西子绪Romance211k WordsCompleted Lin Yaozhi is petite and adorable, with a tiny, palm-sized face that always makes people want to cherish her a little more. What a delicate, lovable girl who makes you want to protect her. That was what Qin Lu thought, until she saw with her own eyes Lin Yaozhi lift a table weighing over twenty jin and beat up her cheating boyfriend. Updates every Thursday. Hope you'll continue to support the story. Theme: 46.5kFavorites146.7kClicks/ch50kGifts

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    Lin Yaozhi may look soft and easy to bully, but she can actually flip a 20-pound table and beat up a scumbag. Qin Lu initially thought she was a pitiful little thing, but after she was beaten up, her opinion completely changed, and she started to pamper her.

43. 43 水 Cold Fire at the Aquarium 水族馆冷艳火 Dao Di岛頔Romance158k WordsCompleted A long-running battle for the right to use the swimming pool. Note: Days off on Wednesdays and Saturdays Theme: 55.7kFavorites87.4kClicks/ch9.9kGifts

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    Lu Jialuo and Ai Dewen are nominal cousins (the female lead is a few months older) who live in the same compound. They have been at odds since childhood and are considered mortal enemies by everyone. Every summer, the two engage in a battle of wits over the right to use the basement swimming pool, constantly bickering and teasing each other. - The female lead is stubborn and arrogant: she complains that he is aloof and pretentious, but she can't help but pay attention to him. ?? - The male lead is cold on the outside but gentle on the inside: he appears sharp-tongued and aloof, but in reality he silently tolerates her little temper and has secretly protected her for many years. Summer swimming pools, music festivals, ice cream stands, late-night aquariums, and rooftop fireworks are all exclusive scenes that evoke their heart-fluttering feelings. The ambiguous period was bittersweet and long, with the two constantly oscillating between "dislike" and "like," neither willing to give in first. Finally, on the rooftop of the aquarium during a fireworks display, they confessed their feelings and transformed their awkward hostility into a passionate first love.

44. 44 婴 Infant's Cry 婴啼 superpandaRomance401k WordsCompleted [Complete. If you enjoyed it, please follow the author's profile~~~] A remarkably handsome male doctor has just joined the department next door. When Ying Xiao first saw him, she was practically stunned. Mu Jisheng wore a white coat and had long legs, broad shoulders, a trim waist, and a face like a top-tier star. If he went on a talent show, people on Weibo would be crying that the show finally had a handsome contestant. At the time, Ying Xiao had no idea that before long, the two of them would 51.6kFavorites86.7kClicks/ch45.3kGifts

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    The female protagonist, Ying Xiao, is a doctor at a reproductive center (infertility department). She is gentle, professional, calm, and insightful, and faces the joys and sorrows and ethical choices of families seeking children every day. The male protagonist, Mu Jisheng, is a top expert in the neonatal department, a newly arrived heartthrob in the department. He is highly intelligent, extremely handsome, cold on the outside but gentle on the inside, and has witnessed too many births and partings. - First encounter: A striking combination of good looks and professional expertise left a deep impression on each other. ?? - Intersection: High-risk pregnancy, premature infant rescue, consultation of difficult cases, tacit understanding gradually develops in life-or-death situations. ?? - Romance: From colleagues to confidants to lovers, the relationship is gentle and restrained, developing naturally without any melodrama or angst, and is sweet throughout. ?? - Core message: Through more than a dozen real-life childbirth cases, this book explores views on childbirth, women's dilemmas, and doctor-patient relationships. It is professionally sound and can be used as a popular science book on reproductive health.

45. 45 亲 Dear Archimedes 亲爱的阿基米德 Jiu Yuexi玖月晞Romance545k WordsCompleted This novel entered VIP on September 24, 2013. After it finished on December 30, I spent a month revising many details, fixing bugs, and adjusting parts of the structure. If you like this novel, please read the official version. It differs somewhat from the versions circulating elsewhere online. I would destroy the whole world for you, but I would stay by your side while I did it. Yan Su (Serious), a logician with an exceptionally high IQ, understands everything except emotional intelligence. Z 47.4kFavorites147.9kClicks/ch9.3kGifts

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    Zhen Ai (real name Zhen Ai), a biomedical genius, comes from a family of evil scientists. Her parents and brother were killed by a mysterious organization (SA). She went to university incognito, holding the code left by her brother, and sought help from Yan Su, a code expert who lived in seclusion in an ancient castle. Yan Su (Serious), a logician/behavioral analyst with an IQ of 207 and a negative EQ, is aloof, sharp-tongued, and unsympathetic person who believes only in logic and truth. - First encounter: She tried to probe with a password, which he immediately recognized, and the two became involved in a series of murders. ?? - Teaming up: an isolated virus, a laboratory explosion, a mystery of a password wall—he deduces, she performs autopsies, and they unravel an organization's conspiracy. ?? - The truth is: Zhen Ai's brother is Yan Su's best friend, and the organization's leader, Arthur/Bert (twins), is Zhen Ai's childhood sweetheart. He killed her entire family because of love turned to hatred. ?? - Redemption: He went from indifferent and rational to obsessively protecting her, and she went from numb and forbearing to opening her heart, and the only light emerged in the darkness.

46. 46 白 Poplar's Past 白杨往事 Chang Yu Zhou长宇宙Romance236k WordsCompleted With all the passion in my heart Theme: 46kFavorites122.8kClicks/ch18.2kGifts

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    Jiang Xiaolu, a girl from Qingdao, moved to a Beijing compound with her mother after her parents divorced. She had a crush on her neighbor Ning Xiaocheng (who was 7 years older than her) since childhood. He saved her from drowning when she was a child, and she kept her feelings to herself for more than ten years. Ning Xiaocheng, a native of the compound, is a financial upstart. He is mature, righteous, stubborn but soft-hearted, and has become indifferent to relationships after being hurt in love in his youth. - The opportunity: Xiaolu had a big fight with her mother and became homeless; Xiaocheng was pressured by his family to get married, and casually said, "Why don't we become a family?" The two got married in a flash and registered their marriage. ?? - After marriage: From initial unfamiliarity to deep affection, her secret crush came true, and he slowly fell in love; however, due to weak trust, poor communication, interference from his ex-girlfriend, and the involvement of people around her, misunderstandings arose one after another. ?? - Turning point: Xiaolu becomes pregnant. Due to the medication she took in the early stages, she struggles with whether or not to keep the child. A conflict erupts between the two, neither willing to back down, and they eventually divorce peacefully. Xiaolu returns to Qingdao. ?? - Ending: Years later, Xiaolu brings her son back to Beijing. Xiaocheng encounters the child by chance, the truth is revealed, he pursues his wife and son, they reconcile, and he learns to cherish and communicate.

47. 47 竹 Childhood Friends, Like Bamboo and Plum 竹马镶青梅 Bei Qing北倾Romance285k WordsCompleted A sweet, slightly spacey childhood friend with a koala-like personality, and a poker-faced, scheming childhood sweetheart. Su Xiaochen always thought she was in love alone, but it wasn't until she was lured into a trap that she realized she had been the one getting played all along. We've always been together, from the moment we met. Qin Zhaoyang, you are the love even time cannot steal from me. Theme: 46.4kFavorites205.9kClicks/ch9.3kGifts

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    Su Xiaochen and Qin Zhaoyang are neighbors and grew up together. - Childhood: She was soft, cute, and clingy, while he was cunning and taciturn, silently adding her to his own territory. ?? - Boy: She had a crush on him, but he remained indifferent; after the college entrance exam, he suddenly went to the United States and disappeared for four years, with no contact ever being made again. ?? - Reunion: He becomes the successor of the entertainment empire, returns to the country with great force, and makes a high-profile declaration of his sovereignty with a confession, a wall slam, and a marriage proposal. ?? - Pursuing his wife: She was insecure and timid, so he embarked on a doting pursuit of her—bringing her breakfast, refuting rumors, and protecting her to the end. ?? - Trial: She goes missing during an earthquake, he searches frantically for her, and in the face of life and death, they confirm that they are each other's one and only. Ending: The broken mirror is mended, they stay together through thick and thin, from childhood sweethearts to lifelong partners.

48. 48 玫 Rose Head 玫瑰头颅 Parting Words诀别词Romance194k WordsCompleted /Temporarily unavailable due to copyright issues. Read on other platforms./ The print edition has been contracted and published under the title Listening to the South. - What is a rose? A head grown for the sake of being cut off., Adonis - Xia Tingnan starts a new job and takes the bus home every day. Each time, she sees Xu Bingran, who has pursued her for years, so she silently lifts the book in her hands to hide her face. Much later, she and Xu Bingran get together. When she sees how handsome 49.7kFavorites80.2kClicks/ch5.4kGifts

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    Xia Tingnan and Xu Bingran are neighbors and grew up together. - In high school: Xu Bingran (second year of high school) was a self-disciplined top student, while Xia Tingnan (third year of junior high school) was a lazy and clingy person who would climb over the balcony every day to go to his house to freeload. He complained that it was annoying, but he slowly fell in love with her. ?? - As an adult: Xu Bingran's family suffers a tragedy (his parents divorce and his father dies in the line of duty). After the college entrance examination, he confesses his feelings to Xia Tingnan, who has always regarded him as an older brother, and they have a three-year cold war. ?? - Reunion: Xia Tingnan returns to her hometown for work and bumps into Xu Bingran, who is now a policeman. He is calm and handsome, and his eyes still follow her. ?? - Ending: After years of silent protection and relentless pursuit, she went from avoiding him to falling in love, finally realizing her own feelings, and the two of them went their separate ways, living a simple and peaceful life together.

49. 49 扫 Scan Your Heart 扫描你的心 Hong Jiu红九Romance603k WordsCompleted [Serialized from February to June 2020. The main text has been revised, so pirated copies contain many errors and bugs.] Please add my upcoming story, The Honeyed Words Journal, and my author page to your collections! I originally wrote this story hoping to keep everyone company during the pandemic and lift their spirits. Overall, it's a warm and healing story! [1] Yao Jia hides out at her family's company, working as a junior employee. Meng Xingzhe, a rich second-generation heir, sneaks into t 48kFavorites77kClicks/ch47.3kGifts

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    Yao Jia, a wealthy heiress, is required by her father to conceal her identity and undergo three months of grassroots training at her family's Kunyu Group, where she spends her days slacking off and causing trouble. Meng Xingzhe, founder of Xingbei Technology, infiltrated the company as an undercover agent because his product was suspected of being copied by Kunyu. He is aloof, strict, and difficult to deal with. The two became superior and subordinate, concealing each other's identities, engaging in a crazy competition of poverty, and constantly bickering and sabotaging each other: she pretended to be a newbie and slack off, while he pretended to be an ordinary, stingy office worker, and they even borrowed money from each other while feigning poverty. After three months of getting to know each other, Meng Xingzhe fell in love first, initially pretending to be a tsundere but actually protecting Yao Jia's feelings; soon after, their true identities were revealed, and Yao Jia saw him as an enemy. The subsequent workplace clashes, business battles, and crisis resolutions, along with the arrogant tycoon's relentless pursuit of his wife, transform them from bickering rivals into deeply affectionate lovers, creating an incredibly sweet romance.

50. 50 亲 Dear Freud 亲爱的弗洛伊德 Jiu Yuexi玖月晞Romance649k WordsCompleted A love story between someone with ADHD and someone with autism. Blurb: There are only two things in this world that I like: the starry sky and Zhen Yi. One is because of you, and the other is you. Characters: Psychiatrist VS sunny young lawyer Win a serious love in Zhen Yi's way. Lawyer□□ONT>. Suspense. 29's author column. This novel will be available for purchase on April 11, 2014 (Friday). ... 29's Weibo Other works by 29: Dear Archimedes, Dear Socrates, He Knows Which Way the Wind C 40kFavorites156.5kClicks/ch7.2kGifts

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    Twelve years ago, Zhen Yi fell in love with Yan Ge at first sight, pursued him passionately for three years, and dated him for a year. Eight years ago, Yan Ge left without saying goodbye, and we lost contact ever since. Eight years later, the sensational sexual assault case in K City comes to an end. Zhen Yicheng, a rising lawyer, reunites with Yan Ge, a psychological expert who assisted the police. He said he "didn't remember her," then turned around and hypnotized her, awakening her deeply buried girlish feelings. A series of cases erupt, a mysterious organization emerges, and all clues point to Zhen Yi—she has ADHD and a second personality, Zhen Xin, is afraid of fire, is sensitive, and has unhealed childhood trauma. Then the secret of Yan Ge is revealed: he suffers from Asperger's syndrome (high-functioning autism), and his world is only black and white and logic, except for Zhen Yi; he becomes a psychologist only to cure her and protect her. Amidst courtroom battles, psychological warfare, and life-or-death crises, the two find redemption in each other and reunite.

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