Romance Novels I've Tried and Loved 那些我品鉴过的言情小说

1. 1 为 To Ship a Couple, I Decide to Win Over the Immortal Venerable 为了搞CP我决定攻略仙尊 Shu Ning黍宁Romance575k WordsCompleted [Complete. Let it build up before you binge!] In the male-lead-centered novel Seeking the Dao, Xia Lianqiao hates three characters more than anyone else. The first is the cannon-fodder third female lead who shares her name: Xia Lianqiao. The second is the villainous supporting female character, Sima Yuanheng. The third is the heroine's adoptive father, the man who broke up the couple she ships: Ling Chongxiao! Ling Chongxiao is arrogant, emotionless, and without love or hate. He presides ov 138.9kFavorites205.4kClicks/ch94.4kGifts

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   It's alright, worth reading.

2. 2 坠 Falling 坠落 Sweet Vinegar Fish甜醋鱼Romance414k WordsCompleted [The complete edition of Falling will be available for preorder on March 30 at 7:00 p.m.] Zhou Wan × Lu Xixiao Everyone at Yangming High knew that Zhou Wan was quiet and reserved, while Lu Xixiao was flamboyant and hard to tame. They were worlds apart, with nothing in common. No one imagined they would ever end up together. Then the rumors changed Someone like Lu Xixiao went through girlfriends one after another. Zhou Wan had nothing but a face that looked like everyone's first love. She was 1.3MFavorites1.5MClicks/ch152kGifts

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   Free. Two bitter gourds find redemption in each other. It makes me feel a little sad. My darlings, 99 (I'm actually not a fan of the male lead's sharp tongue, and there are descriptions of him being stupid in the story. To each their own).

3. 3 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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   This is a truly inspired story, set in the Tang Dynasty with a ghost-hunting theme. The male lead is initially arrogant and has a strong youthful charm, while the female lead is independent and intelligent (though a little stubborn, due to her family background; she's a bit of a gossip). The characters are vividly portrayed. Note that the book is over a million words long, and while the romance develops slowly, true love must withstand trials. Each independent short story is interesting and logically sound. It's not a wish-fulfillment novel, so I recommend using your own brain (?). [Kissing emoji]

4. 4 天 The Fundamental Principles of Genius 天才基本法 Chang Er长洱Romance760k WordsCompleted Everyone thought Lin Zhaoxi was a genius. Only she knew that she was using years of experience in math competitions to go back and “cheat.” Until one day, the boy she admired looked at her in silence. Times overlap, and the past is revisited three times. The past can change you. 1. A story about returning to three periods in the past to find yourself. Take it easy: it’s a journey where you go wherever the road takes you. 2. The schools and competition system are fictionalized. 3. Anti-pirac 522.2kFavorites731kClicks/ch778.2kGifts

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   The white moonlight has arrived! Tianji's portrayal of both love and family is excellent. I'll always remember the scene where Lin Chaoxi looked at Pei Zhi lying under the wisteria tree. It's a story of mutual redemption between young men and women, and also a rebellion against fate. The unrequited love is like the confluence of two streams, flowing naturally. The author's logic is sound, it fits the school setting well, and the writing is delicate. [Kiss]

5. 5 嫁 Marrying the Villain 嫁反派 Pudding Glaze布丁琉璃Romance444k WordsCompleted (Some scenes have been revised. The official Jinjiang version is complete and error-free. The simplified Chinese edition was published under the title With the Years, Peace.) In her previous life, Yu Lingshu went from being the darling of everyone around her to falling into the dust, forced to marry the regent, Ning Yin. The regent was peerlessly handsome, but he had a lame leg and was a twisted, cruel madman who murdered his brother and father. What Yu Lingshu feared most was when he would wi 521.7kFavorites654.5kClicks/ch200kGifts

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   May you enjoy peace and tranquility year after year. The male lead is beautiful, strong, and tragic; he's a bit crazy.

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

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   A strong sense of destiny, a senior-junior relationship, a cute and strong female lead, a seemingly aloof but actually secretly passionate male lead, and a cross-dressing scene, full of surprises (?!).

7. 7 青 Azure Cloud Terrace 青云台 Chen Xiaozhi沉筱之Romance769k WordsCompleted “I’m trapped beneath Xijin Terrace, and I’ve nearly bled dry. Yet all I can think is that little girl absolutely must not come here. If… she really does come, I’ll just tell everyone I saw her and that she’s already dead.” Theme: When the tower collapses, build another in its place. 338kFavorites351.4kClicks/ch170.4kGifts

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   This book by Zhige is quite good. The logic is clear, the plot is reasonable, and there are many revelations. It's a love story, but it's connected by themes of family, country, and kinship. It has depth and a bittersweet aftertaste.

8. 8 星 When the Stars Tremble Softly 星星轻颤时 Jiji's Cat唧唧的猫Romance317k WordsCompleted [The giveaway was set up wrong by the author. I’ll run it again once it expires~! =3=] Jiang Chuyi first met Zong Ye just as someone was confessing to him. A dim stairwell. Having dodged the many security cameras, he leaned against the wall, shielding a lighter with his hand as he lowered his head to light a cigarette. The girl confessing to him was shy and nervous; he looked completely uninterested. Only later did she learn he was Zong Ye, the rookie who had become an overnight sensation as so 334kFavorites463.8kClicks/ch181.3kGifts

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   The male protagonist has a crush on the female protagonist. The supporting characters are quite adorable. It's a sweet and delightful story. When the two are at their most passionate, a magnitude 10 earthquake will strike Shanghai. Shanghai friends, take note!! (???)

9. 9 北 Snow Over the Northern City 北城有雪 Night-Blooming Flowers at Dawn明开夜合Romance331k WordsCompleted The third young master of the Tan family had a falling-out with his family, nearly severing ties with his father. The story spread like wildfire, and apparently the reason was utterly absurd: it was all over a “bird”? People speculated, “What kind of priceless bird could it be?” Tan Yanxi laughed. “You could say that. It won’t stay in its cage, and nothing I do can soothe it.” Zhou Mi silently rolled her eyes at him. · Snow fell beneath a gray sky. Tan Yanxi stood by the window, motionless for a 268.8kFavorites440.9kClicks/ch80.2kGifts

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   The author's writing is delicate, and the plot is reasonably well-designed. The male and female leads have class differences, but they must respect each other before falling in love. Both have past relationships, and the male lead has a playboy persona—a classic setup, isn't it? I'm simply blown away.

10. 10 诸 Everything Is Auspicious, Nothing Is Forbidden 诸事皆宜百无禁忌 Mu Mu Zi木沐梓Romance321k WordsCompleted When Qiu Xinran was young and foolish, she once lived in the capital for three years. During a war in the northwest, with no one at court to take charge, she cast a divination in front of everyone. Her reading sent the bedridden heir of the Xia family to the war-torn frontier. Seven years later, Qiu Xinran returns to Chang'an, just as the sickly heir from back then, now the Marquis of Dingbei, comes home victorious. The capital's gambling houses open betting pools on when the marquis will settle 268.3kFavorites353.4kClicks/ch110.5kGifts

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    A very cute and clever young Taoist priestess as the female protagonist. I read this story in one go. The writing is smooth and natural. Highly recommended.

11. 11 渡21+ Borrowing Yang Energy 渡阳气 Sing of the Wind and Go风歌且行Romance275k WordsCompleted 261.9kFavorites279kClicks/ch131.9kGifts

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    It's set in the world of Liaozhai, with some explicit content, and the male lead's identity being revealed is hilarious! Check out the setting here [kissing emoji]

12. 12 致 To My Little Angel 致小天使 Daydreaming Sheep白日梦羊Romance406k WordsCompleted [A print edition has been signed; updates at @BaiRiMengYangMie] * A shy, earnest girl with an inferiority complex x a clingy young Russian-Chinese heir * University campus setting / height difference * Pirated copies are incomplete. Yan Tang has always known she is ordinary, and that she has terrible luck. The people she likes never like her back. No matter how hard she studies, she never gets the grades she wants. She worked hard at her internship, o 234.4kFavorites241.3kClicks/ch203.5kGifts

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    Such a lovely story, a perfect score! A handsome young man of mixed Chinese and Russian heritage, and a beautiful yet unaware Chinese girl—you two are so sweet, it makes me feel so at ease.

13. 13 反21+ My Villainous Classmate Is Born Under a Lucky Star 反派同窗他命带锦鲤 Sing of the Wind and Go风歌且行Romance559k WordsCompleted 169.1kFavorites211.9kClicks/ch55.5kGifts

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    The premise is fantastic! The male lead has a slightly arrogant personality, and both characters are intelligent and emotionally intelligent. It's a sweet and reassuring story. [Starry-eyed]

14. 14 暗 The Salt Branch of My Secret Crush 暗恋的盐树枝 Big-Eared Braying Donkey大耳朵怪叫驴Romance402k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication. For updates, see Weibo @Lv Jinjiang Da Erduo Guai Jiaolv. The full text has been revised. Pirated copies are incomplete and should not be used as the basis for comparison.] [Unrequited love comes true / bittersweet to sweet / healing and redemption / older-brother-type boyfriend] -Resilient, cool-headed, naturally spacey poor girl x fake gentleman, scheming, aloof and taciturn rich young master Synopsis: After years of secretly loving him and never daring to confes 168.1kFavorites172.3kClicks/ch100.2kGifts

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    The unrequited love was instantly discovered by the person she truly loved; the female lead's family background made me feel so sorry for her; seeing them break up made me feel a little sad for a moment. Overall, it's a heartwarming story. 9999 [Kiss]

15. 15 第 The Words of the Number One 第一辞色 Li Qingran黎青燃Romance271k WordsCompleted Published in print Jiang Jiuqing is an illegitimate princess of a fallen kingdom. Her extraordinary intelligence lies hidden beneath an unremarkable appearance, unknown to everyone. And she doesn't want anyone to find out. She stays out of things; wanting nothing is her normal way of life. But she has a white moonlight, someone she hasn't seen in years. He's completely turned dark and keeps getting into trouble: Ji Yu, the most eloquent persuader in the Nine Provinces, a peerlessly elegant young 167.9kFavorites175.8kClicks/ch53.1kGifts

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    Excellent! Two beautiful, strong, and tragic characters; the female lead is incredibly calm and collected with high intelligence; the tug-of-war between the two is very satisfying.

16. 16 难 Love Beneath the Phoenix Canopy 难为鸾帐恩 Osmanthus in the Mirror桂花添镜Romance526k WordsCompleted Hu Shen grew up on the grasslands. Her elder brother was favored by the khan, and her own life was fairly comfortable. Until one day, after her brother launched a campaign into the Central Plains, he returned with a captive from there. They said the man was the legitimate heir of a powerful Central Plains family, of noble birth. They said that though he was a civil official, he fought with great courage and had tremendous potential. The khan wanted to bring him into his service, but the man w 167.9kFavorites145.8kClicks/ch87.8kGifts

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    There are no substitutes online. The beginning is quite dramatic and engaging, but the pacing slows down a bit later. There's a pregnancy scene, and their daughter is adorable. [Crying emoji]

17. 17 在 Raising a Giant Snake in Ancient Times 在远古养大蛇 Zhu Yu蛛于Romance220k WordsCompleted Song Xu unexpectedly became a tribal beastperson in a primeval jungle. Her beast form was a squirrel. Her small tribe was conquered and absorbed by a tribe of fierce beasts, and Song Xu fled alone into a dark forest. The forest was home to a snake demi-human. As a former reptile-pet enthusiast, Song Xu was thrilled at the sight of the beautiful snake. Song Xu: What a gorgeous tail! I’m totally into this! Boki! Please don’t mention other authors or works in the comments. Such comments 139.8kFavorites216.4kClicks/ch134.6kGifts

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    Perfect for reading when you have some free time; a lighthearted and enjoyable short story with a unique premise and two adorable orcs! [Thumbs up]

18. 18 花 Flowers Blooming in the Brocade City 花重锦官城 Ning Long凝陇Romance752k WordsCompleted Note: Despite the title, Blossom-Filled Brocade in Jin Guan City has nothing to do with Chengdu. Reader’s Guide: A collection of strange stories from the streets and alleys of Chang’an, with one monster in each volume. The male lead is a proud young lord, and the female lead is a beautiful young Taoist nun. Although this story draws on a Tang dynasty setting, it takes place in an entirely fictional dynasty. Don’t take it as historical fact, don’t take it as historical fact, don’t take it as h 132.8kFavorites247.4kClicks/ch49.5kGifts

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    The prequel to *Gong Yu* tells the love story of the male protagonist's parents. Things mentioned in the book are also touched upon in *Gong Yu*. Reading both books together will provide a better understanding of their respective worldviews; otherwise, some things might be difficult to understand. Getting back to the main story, the male and female protagonists are a prince and a Daoist nun. The male protagonist is quite reserved and secretly passionate (how cute!). The couple's relationship is quite endearing. While there aren't as many ghost-hunting scenes as in *Gong Yu*, it still tells a touching story.

19. 19 不 Don't Trust Gentle Beauties 不要相信温柔美人 Star Thorn星棘Romance383k WordsCompleted Jiang Heng transmigrated, becoming an orphan with no one to love or care for her. She had barely enjoyed a few peaceful days before she was sent up the sacred mountain. Legend said an ancient monster lived on the mountain. Jiang Heng was to be offered as a sacrifice, her flesh and blood given to the monster in exchange for peace in the mortal world. Jiang Heng: What terrible luck. To keep herself alive, Jiang Heng proceeded cautiously on the mountain. Even when she ate, she asked the empty ai 113.1kFavorites116.1kClicks/ch43.8kGifts

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    The premise is interesting, but the writing and logic are just average; it's readable.

20. 20 魇 Dreamweaver 魇师 Li Qingran黎青燃Romance521k WordsCompleted The print edition is now available Ye Minwei has lost her memory. She’s heard that she is the omnipotent, white-bearded immortal elder on Kunwu Mountain; that she is the founder of the Myriad Forms, who mastered the arts of countless schools after the great catastrophe of Mengxu, became the greatest in the world, and was revered as a mentor by every immortal sect; and that she is a wicked demon who harbors evil intentions, seeks to steal the techniques of every school, and threatens the mortal 56.4kFavorites48.5kClicks/ch41.5kGifts

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    The male lead is a completely spoiled and beautiful man, obsessed with love, while the female lead suffers from amnesia and grows along the way while searching for herself. The plot is very well-developed.

21. 21 靠 Healing the Frail Governor with Good Food 靠美食治愈病弱督主 Owe Three Taels of Gold欠金三两Romance530k WordsCompleted A healing, heartwarming romance An upbeat little ray of sunshine X a cool beauty who’s a mother figure to everyone Jiang Ning transmigrates and immediately finds herself caught up in a classic scene: her family is trying to force her into marriage. To escape the pressure from her father and brothers, Jiang Ning unhesitatingly answers a palace recruitment notice and sets off on the path to treating Eunuch Jiuqian Sui Ji Ke’s eating disorder. Ji Ke: “What kind of cuisine do you cook?” Meeting 53.1kFavorites73kClicks/ch38.4kGifts

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    Although there are some logical inconsistencies, it's generally worth watching. It's a food-themed anime; the male lead is a cool and beautiful guy, while the female lead is ambitious and cheerful. The way to win someone's heart is through their stomach (?).

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