Possessive Pursuit 强取豪夺

1. 1 一 A Cup of Spring 一盏逢春 Ling Lan炩岚Romance572k WordsCompleted The story is often revised while it’s being serialized, and pirated copies differ greatly from the original. I’m only responsible for the official version. [Arrogant, obsessive heir VS gentle, clear-headed maid] Warning: coercive romance, a chaotic mix of melodrama. Be sure to read the content warnings before deciding whether to start. Blurb One: Wen Xingyu had been slow-witted and mild-tempered since childhood. Her one stroke of luck was being rescued as a child by the Old Madam of the Duke of 44.5kFavorites44.7kClicks/ch9.6kGifts

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   The female lead is outwardly gentle but inwardly strong; she's a representative of those who dare to have an abortion and succeed amidst the many cases of forced marriages. The male lead, needless to say, is a decent human being.

2. 2 探 The Flower Snatcher 探花 Qing Yin卿隐Romance613k WordsCompleted (Signed for simplified Chinese publication. Follow progress on Weibo at @Jinjiang Qingyin) [Blurb] Once, she dreaded going to court. Later, she dreaded leaving it. Scene: After court, Chen Jinzhao grips her jade tablet and walks off with her head down, only to be swiftly stopped by the chief eunuch waiting outside the Golden Hall. “Top Graduate, the Prince Regent is waiting for you to discuss state affairs. This way, please.” Where the chief eunuch points, a four-horse carriage is waitin 429.3kFavorites394kClicks/ch701.2kGifts

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   The writing is excellent, the characters are vividly portrayed, and the story features a woman disguised as a man facing off against a powerful and ambitious male protagonist. The sexual tension between the male and female leads is very strong.

3. 3 花 The Darling of the Flowers 花中娇客 Duo Li多梨Romance387k WordsCompleted [This story is best enjoyed with the readers’ comments turned on. You’ll be treated to a stream of clever remarks from our lovely readers.] A Chun, a country girl, travels a thousand miles to seek out relatives. Newly arrived at a grand household, she is careful and cautious, afraid to make even the slightest mistake. All she wants is to use the household’s influence to find a suitable husband with power and status. Things go smoothly. Shen Weizhen, the distant cousin who now runs the Shen hou 327.7kFavorites332kClicks/ch167.2kGifts

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   Describing Ah Chun as "cute" is too superficial. Her vibrant energy and inherent charisma couldn't be concealed, even her initial cautiousness in the capital couldn't diminish her charm. She possesses qualities the male protagonist lacks and yearns for; even without his father's intervention, it was only a matter of time before he fell in love with her.

4. 4 折 After Humiliating the Male Lead with the Bewitching Fragrance 折辱身有媚香的男主后 Enchanting Consort Xi妖妃兮Romance480k WordsCompleted (Next book: After Ordinary Me Got a Special Bewitching Fragrance) Gu Xingzhi is the heir of the Marquis of Beiding, a noble beyond Xueling’s reach in this lifetime. She never imagined that someone as ordinary as herself would become entangled with Gu Xingzhi. Not long ago, while making her rounds to sound the night watch, she had knelt humbly before his sedan chair and begged him to forgive her unintentional offense. Then, on the night she returned from her rounds, she pushed open her courtyard 113kFavorites92.2kClicks/ch86.2kGifts

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   I think this is the author's current masterpiece. The female lead's character feels very relatable, and I can empathize with her motivations. The male lead's transformation elevates the book even further; his hidden madness, after being forcibly taken advantage of, leads to a counterattack, and the back-and-forth is very nice. Although the writing isn't top-notch, the author's unconventional and unorthodox approach earns it a 90 out of 100 in my opinion.

5. 5 韫 Jade Concealed in Pearl 韫玉藏珠 Ling Lan炩岚Romance650k WordsCompleted 1v1, both leads are virgins. Forceful pursuit and a ruthless romance. Bonus chapters are available when the main text subscription rate reaches 90%. Pirated readers, please don't comment. Show some respect, thank you. Blurb: Shi Yunyu woke up to find herself transmigrated into the body of a frail little girl who didn't even have a name. Her parents had sold her to the prefect's residence for two taels of silver, where she became a kitchen maid tending the stove. She comforted herself: It's all r 111.1kFavorites97.3kClicks/ch81.6kGifts

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   The female lead sees a love-hate relationship, while the male lead sees unrequited love. A feudalistic father versus a modern-day transmigrated woman. An extreme power struggle, meticulously planned and executed. PS: The male lead's character remains consistent throughout; he's more like a dog than a human. The female lead falls completely in love very late, essentially because she's run out of options.

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