The Heroine Isn’t Beautiful 女主不是美女

1. 1 北 Tales of the Northern Frontier 北境往事 Lucky Bag Party福袋党Romance370k WordsCompleted Before arriving in the North, Serelorien had no expectations of his wife. After all, this was only a political marriage. Why else would a bastard who had gone unacknowledged for over a decade suddenly be given the prestigious surname of the royal family? But, um... he certainly hadn't expected his wife to be six feet two inches tall. ××× 1. Six feet two inches is about 188 cm. The heroine really is 188 cm tall, while the hero is 183 cm, so he isn't taller than her. Please make sure you're oka 5.6kFavorites4.4kClicks/ch5.8kGifts

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   A very good Western fantasy novel with a two-way redemption theme. The writing has a rigorous Western translation style, revealing British humor; the Norse mythology and traditional customs are also very well researched. I especially love the female lead's character: strong, with charismatic leadership and a sense of security, very warm to her family and subordinates, treating everyone equally, yet harboring deep pain and self-blame; she even has a violent and destructive side. The character's appearance, especially her looks, is a huge plus. The male lead's gradually revealed biting sarcasm and risqué thoughts are also very interesting. The third-person perspective detective stories in the middle are also very engaging.

2. 2 土 Granny Earth Is Open for Business 土地奶奶营业中 Ouyang Moxin欧阳墨心Romance666k WordsCompleted It's finished! If you've read it, please leave me a rating in the bottom right corner. Kisses! As the only human to become a god in five hundred years, Fan Lan is under a lot of pressure. The head of her department, the Land God, is the spiritual idol of countless divine beings across the Three Realms. He's handsome and loves acting cute, but he's also an eighty-thousand-year-old bachelor. The deputy head, the Kitchen God, is a skilled cook, handsome and expressionless, but he's also an ei 8.5kFavorites27.6kClicks/ch14.5kGifts

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   The beginning was incredibly entertaining and hilarious, with a brisk pace that kept me glued to the screen. The male lead was also super perfect—gentle, kind, strong, and beautiful. The female lead was a bright and resourceful woman who wanted to be a couch potato but couldn't resist her charm; she was average-looking and not a genius (in the beginning), which was great too! However, I think the downside was that the villains were poorly developed and lacked the charisma to rival the male lead—after all, he was his equal. The second villain's transformation was also a bit too abrupt. I can understand what the author wanted to express, but I felt it wasn't well-written. The peaceful coexistence of humans, demons, and ghosts, and the fact that the powerful male and female leads were willing to remain at the bottom of society and were always poor, were pluses, making the flaws outweigh the merits. I quite like that the female protagonists in Ouyang Moxin's novels don't tend to be overly beautiful. Her sense of humor is also excellent.

3. 3 变 After I Turned into a Zombie, My Ex-Boyfriend Caught Me 变成丧尸后被前男友抓住了 Zhu Yu蛛于Romance320k WordsCompleted In her third year as a zombie, Xue Ling was mingling with a wandering horde when she came face-to-face with a convoy sent to exterminate zombies. What a coincidence. Wasn't the man standing on the roof of the vehicle, pointing a gun at her, her ex-boyfriend Wen Jiuze? Theme: Never give up hope. 296.7kFavorites502.1kClicks/ch328.9kGifts

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   Very touching.

4. 4 无 Pollution-Free, Harmless 无污染、无公害 priestRomance487k WordsCompleted “When I was a kid, the last line of my essays was always, ‘I aspire to become someone useful to society.’ I probably made that resolution twenty or thirty times a semester. I never meant a word of it.” “Only when I grew up did I realize that being harmless to society is already the greatest achievement of my life.” The martial arts alliance leader is in a foul mood after working late and nearly working himself to death. He refuses to organize the next annual martial arts tournament. The descend 283.3kFavorites427.1kClicks/ch568.9kGifts

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   A very good modern martial arts novel! The martial arts world has grown old.

5. 5 我 My Wife Is Cold-Hearted 我妻薄情 Green Radish Skirt青青绿萝裙Romance2.2M WordsCompleted [Complete] Xie Xuanying was born into wealth, handsome as a jade tree, and talented in both letters and arms. Later generations summed him up perfectly: Those who could outfight him were less learned. Those who were more learned were less handsome. Those who were more handsome hadn't been born yet. And yet, for all his extraordinary advantages, there were three things in life that defeated him. First, he met the woman he loved, but they couldn't marry. Second, after overcoming countless hards 279.1kFavorites482.5kClicks/ch2MGifts

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   Very good.

6. 6 早 Good Morning! Three Kingdoms Wage Earner 早安！三国打工人 Vastness of the Underworld蒿里茫茫Romance2.7M WordsCompleted “The land is in turmoil, and the people are suffering.” Lu Xuanyu doesn't really understand what those words mean. Ever since she landed face-first in the earth in the sixth year of Zhongping, the brief dream she'd once had has long since vanished. She has an unremarkable face, poor social skills, no family background, and a strange debuff that makes everyone hate her. Not becoming some warlord's unattainable dream girl isn't a big deal. She has two good hands and two good feet. She can do a 195.9kFavorites205.7kClicks/ch993.3kGifts

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   This work made me fall in love with the Three Kingdoms! It also gave me a very deep understanding of the horror and cruelty of war! Haoli is amazing!

7. 7 让 Let the Spring Light In 让春光 This Bowl of Porridge这碗粥Romance362k WordsCompleted Twenty hoped to leave the name "Twenty" behind as soon as possible. She got her wish. But she became "the one and only." An imaginary dynasty, all made up. Those with a strong aversion to infidelity, beware. Theme: 107.2kFavorites299.7kClicks/ch52.9kGifts

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   A very interesting article.

8. 8 我 My Second Master 我家二爷 TwentineRomance22k WordsCompleted Tell me, what's the most valuable thing in the world? A mountain of gold and silver. Wrong. Then what is it? A prodigal son turning over a new leaf. A short, silly, lightweight story. Just read it for fun. Theme: 96kFavorites1.1MClicks/ch12.5kGifts

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   Absolutely fantastic!

9. 9 是 It’s Me, Me, and Me Again 是我是我还是我 Crystallized in Three Days三日成晶Romance316k WordsCompleted Wei Tingchun was a bit-part actor in a fictional world. While transmigrating into a novel, she softened at the sight of a child who had been kneeling in the snow for days and fed him a cup of hot tea. Her character was written out. Ten years later, she transmigrated into the same novel again. The child had grown into a gloomy, pallid prince. Just then, he was kidnapped and deliberately locked away in a deserted palace, freezing and starving. Wei Tingchun couldn’t help herself and gave him anoth 94.9kFavorites158.8kClicks/ch51.7kGifts

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   (Formerly known as "Liu Chun Ling") is a very interesting transmigration-like novel with many clever ideas and subtle schemes, which is quite wonderful. However, the author's writing style requires a little adjustment.

10. 10 为 To Make He Yu Regret It 为了让何玉后悔 Tomato King番大王Romance140k WordsCompleted [The simplified Chinese edition under the same title has been published. For details, follow Weibo @Fan Da Wang] One day, my granddaughter asked me, "Grandma, why did you marry Grandpa?" I replied without a second thought, "So He Yu would regret it." My granddaughter didn't understand. "What do you mean?" -- It all started when we were little, playing house. When I was five, He Yu lifted my bridal veil. I gave him a flirtatious look, and he shrieked, "Mom, there's a ghost!" I held a grudge and 75kFavorites105.4kClicks/ch32.5kGifts

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    It's very well written.

11. 11 镜 Mirror Bright, Flowers Bloom 镜明花作 TwentineRomance464k WordsCompleted Some people encounter certain events, and each finds their own destination. Thirteen-year age gap High martial arts, low magic world Not much romance Happy ending Theme: Good people get good things in the end! 70.2kFavorites94.3kClicks/ch72.3kGifts

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    The first half was excellent, and the male protagonist was well-developed. Although the inclusion of Buddhist supernatural powers was a bit too extreme, the second half seemed slightly disjointed.

12. 12 你 You Have Money, I Have a Knife 你有钱，我有刀 Ouyang Moxin欧阳墨心Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Hua Yitang, Jiangnan's top playboy, suddenly became an official and went on to solve several major cases that rocked the court. His hangers-on flocked to him in such numbers that they nearly trampled the Hua family's gate, all asking Master Hua for the secret to his success. Hua Yitang reclined on a daybed and waved his fan. "Eat dog shit." His friends were in an uproar. "If you don't want to tell us, fine, but why insult us?" "It's simply because I'm lucky," Hua Yitang said with a smile that ma 57.6kFavorites65.8kClicks/ch64.8kGifts

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    A lighthearted, humorous, and funny crime thriller that also incorporates serious suspense. The male lead is so rich that he flaunts his wealth to an outrageous degree, hahaha!

13. 13 吉21+ Good Fortune 吉祥如意 Orchid Boat at Dusk暮兰舟Romance835k WordsCompleted 55.4kFavorites60.5kClicks/ch105kGifts

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    This is a very detailed portrayal of the daily life of a wealthy family, which can be considered a backstage version of "Dream of the Red Chamber." It depicts the daily life and conflicts of a noble household from the perspective of maids, servants, and other servants. The female lead may not be ordinary-looking, but she and the male lead are servants from head to toe, providing a very realistic perspective from the servants' point of view. It is very well done.

14. 14 魔 The Witch Is Actually Me [Western Fantasy] 魔女竟是我自己[西幻] Heng Shi恒矢Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Floods come first, plagues follow, and famine fills in the gaps... Born in an awful enough era, everyone has a life so short they can see the end of it from the start. So when Phyllis realizes that she has transmigrated to the Middle Ages and gained the ability to see ghosts, she starts gathering all sorts of information to prepare for the future. Through sheer effort and shamelessness, she finally finds a well-informed ghost to teach her, and learns the crucial skill of writing. This skill h 49.2kFavorites38.5kClicks/ch146.8kGifts

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    I haven't finished reading it yet. It's a very interesting story about the daily lives of commoners (in monasteries) in medieval Europe, but the relationships between the royal families and nobles of various European countries are too complicated, and the author writes in great detail, which is making it a bit difficult for me to keep up.

15. 15 院 In the Courtyard (GB) 院里（gb） TwentineRomance148k WordsCompleted The story of a kind doctor who makes friends wherever she goes and ends up with herself a husband-king. Theme: Good things come to kind people 43.7kFavorites53.1kClicks/ch35.9kGifts

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    It looks great!

16. 16 伴 Rules for a Study Companion 伴读守则 Tea by the Creek溪畔茶Romance596k WordsCompleted Zhan Jianxing's reason for taking the imperial examinations was simple: she didn't want to be bullied anymore. The path upward for commoners was so narrow and difficult, but no matter how hard it was, she wanted to give it a try. Another version of the blurb: The rise of Zhan Jianxing, a girl from a common family, begins when she becomes a companion to the young lord of Prince Dai's household. The young lord, who has the coldest, most calculating mind and the most guileless heart, gradually 40.7kFavorites93kClicks/ch37.3kGifts

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    It should be one of the author's best works in my opinion.

17. 17 王 Kingdom Arts 王术 Pin Feng品丰Romance172k WordsCompleted The print edition of Wang Shu goes on sale September 14. About the blurb… I’ll revise it later (this may just be an empty promise)… Please bear with me. “Oh, I forgot to tell you, Xinxin. Li Shu’s family lives on the other side of Jinxiu Avenue. Heh, on one side of Jinxiu Avenue there are modern split-level apartments, and on the other is the ‘Three Autumns’ slum. Isn’t that contrast full of narrative and literary potential?” Qian Huixin nodded solemnly. “From a narrative and literary perspectiv 37.1kFavorites53.5kClicks/ch21.4kGifts

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    The story of an optimistic, slightly overweight, ordinary-looking girl from a humble background who falls in love with a rich and handsome man.

18. 18 休 A Record of Divorcing My Wife 休妻实录 Gossip Lover吃瓜人Romance270k WordsCompleted New novel: The Childhood Sweetheart's Allure. A simple, pastoral life in ancient times, sweet and gentle, unfolding at an easy pace. Please give it a chance (^_^) Chen Changgeng hated Maisui. She was crude, frivolous, and stupid. What he hated most was that Maisui's bottomless stomach could never be filled, forcing his mother to work and earn money every day. Later, his mother worked herself to death... After that, Chen Changgeng exhausted every bit of luck and cunning he had, all so he could g 29.2kFavorites66.6kClicks/ch8.4kGifts

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    The author excels at depicting the plight of ordinary people (mainly farmers) in ancient times. The female protagonist is optimistic and hardworking, while the male protagonist is initially awkward and resistant to her, but later he lets down his guard and they become inseparable and supportive of each other. The middle part of the story vividly portrays the suffering of ordinary people during wartime; their life after joining the army is also quite interesting, finding joy amidst hardship.

19. 19 公 The Princess Is a Formidable Fighter 公主武德充沛 A Yao Eats Five Meals a Day阿尧今天吃五顿Romance392k WordsCompleted - Not everyone will enjoy this. Please be sure to read the notes below the synopsis. Thank you. - Not everyone will enjoy this. Please be sure to read the notes below the synopsis. Thank you. That day, a red-haired warrior came, drenched in blood, and said she would save him. The siren thought, Another stupid human trying to trick me. I will kill her. The cunning siren didn't let a trace of his thoughts show. He rose from the filthy pool, a face beloved by the gods wearing a gra 25kFavorites33.4kClicks/ch23.8kGifts

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    The female lead has a great personality, and the male lead is awkward but also great! The male lead's emotional shifts are portrayed in a very nuanced way.

20. 20 催 The Death-Bringing Lady 催命娘 Tang Jiuqing唐酒卿No CP203k WordsCompleted - No paid chapters. “There are plenty of defeated generals in this world. Losing isn’t the end of the world. What matters is keeping your spirit and your courage. But look at you now. You don’t have a shred of fight left in you. You drink so much your bones are soaked through. Back then, when Liao Niang called you a worthless wretch, you refused to believe her. Today, I’ll point at you and say it to your face: you’re a worthless wretch! Go on, drink! Drink yourself to de 23.4kFavorites5.7kClicks/ch22.8kGifts

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    97 Is amazing! This story is really strong! No romance, a group of lower-class women spontaneously form an army to resist foreign enemies, fight against the exclusion, oppression and persecution of their male peers, and fight against the injustice of the times against women.

21. 21 看 You Come with a Built-In Rosy Filter 看你时自带滤镜 Meng Zhong De Yi孟中得意Romance187k WordsCompleted Blurb One: Tan Youjin was still single at thirty-one, and thought she would stay that way forever. One day, Yu Kan suddenly told her while drunk, "You're the prettiest woman I've ever met." No one had ever said that to her before, but Tan Youjin seemed as if she were used to hearing sweet talk. Smiling, she said, "Save that corny line for some young girl you want to sweet-talk." A woman being fooled by a man of twenty-three when she's twenty-one is understandable. Getting fooled at thirty-one is 19.8kFavorites35.8kClicks/ch20.6kGifts

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    This is a very literary piece, full of satire that will bring a knowing smile. The age difference is about 8 years. Tasty.

22. 22 天 After the Genius Hero Was Crippled 天才勇者残废以后 Bamboo Eats Pandas竹子吃熊猫Romance198k WordsCompleted Enter at your own risk. This story contains major landmines, and reader opinions are sharply divided. If you can stomach it, you'll enjoy it. If you can't, you'll want to kill the author. I've always had a crush on the town's genius hero boy, even though we never once had a conversation alone before he turned eighteen. He liked sweets, and he liked the daughter of the flower shop owner. At fifteen, he entered the palace to become a hero and set out to defeat the Demon King. When he returned at e 17.3kFavorites27.8kClicks/ch13.4kGifts

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    The redemption story is heartwarming, and there are no villains.

23. 23 宦 Spring Comes to the Palace Gate 宦门逢春至 Liang Fangting梁芳庭Romance1.1M WordsCompleted January 29, 2024: Chapter comments are now open. You can post them once your purchase ratio exceeds 20%, so let's get chatting! December 2, 2023: Main story completed. When they first met, Fang Wei was a eunuch who swept the temple and tended its incense lamps. In a single day, he cleaned more incense burners than he met people. Lu Yuzhen was an ordinary-looking courtesan, one of eight or ten thousand women along the Qinhuai River. By chance, she came into his life. Later, he won the emperor' 16.3kFavorites15.9kClicks/ch16.2kGifts

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    Overall, this book is better written than *The Scholar Married a Soldier*. I especially liked the character settings and portrayals of the eunuch protagonist and the female protagonist who reforms from prostitution to become a doctor. The story describes how Fang Wei, the eunuch, is initially an inconspicuous eunuch working in an unpopular unit, while Lu Yuzhen, the prostitute, is of average appearance and has to go out and solicit customers herself. They meet and become connected because of their kindness, and they stand up for each other and those they value in their lives to face danger. The story also features many other excellent characters, making it a very good ensemble drama. It is definitely worth reading.

24. 24 张 Life After Eunuch Zhang's Retirement 张公公退休后的日子 Zheng Xiaomo Says郑小陌说 An Old Eunuch Falls in Love, and an Old Flame Flares Up. 9.8kFavorites—Clicks/ch—Gifts

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    Zhang Gonggong wrote it very, very well!

25. 25 暗 The Abyss of a Secret Crush 暗恋深渊 GK Doesn't Want to TalkGK不想说话Romance151k WordsCompleted [To thank everyone for sharing my story, I’ve added an extra chapter to Deep Crush: Bonus Chapters. Visit the author’s page to read it. The full story is complete. Please leave a completion rating.] I fell in love at first sight with my best friend’s younger brother. He was five years younger than me, sharp-tongued and arrogant, and treated his lovers terribly, but I was hopelessly obsessed with him anyway. The one thing I did right was never let him discover my sick feelings for him. One day, 9.3kFavorites21.5kClicks/ch3.3kGifts

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    The story focuses on the female lead's emotional journey. The male lead is interesting.

26. 26 手 A Step-by-Step Guide to Winning Over Your Dream Guy 手把手教你套路男神 Lai Fu莱弗Romance138k WordsCompleted [My new novel, After Our Marriage, I Really Fell for You, started on 2020.4.8. Click the author's profile to read it] October 2, 2014 X University girls' dormitory I've read so many CEO romances and campus heartthrob romances on Jinjiang But this is the first time I've seen one in real life According to the novel formula A man who's seen it all will eventually drop anchor for one person That person has to be me So no matter how good his qualifications are or how difficult he is to handle I'm goi 9kFavorites32.5kClicks/ch6.7kGifts

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    A fairly classic, self-deprecating, and humorous story about an ordinary woman. The beginning is about the woman pursuing the man, and the end is about the man pursuing the woman.

27. 27 普 It's Hard Being an Ordinary Single Person 普通人单身真难 Chapter Forty-Two第四十二章Romance156k WordsCompleted What would happen if an ordinary person in a fictional world began to doubt that their world was real? Li Yuan always thought that with her assets (ordinary), looks (ordinary), figure (ordinary), personality (ordinary), and so on, staying single would be the easiest thing in the world. But there were always people who didn't want her to stay single. Wait... Why do these plotlines seem so familiar? Luckily, she was "well-read" enough to figure out the ending as soon as she saw the opening. Sh 1.2kFavorites2.7kClicks/ch670Gifts

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    Plain daily life

28. 28 柔 Gentle* 柔* We’re very sorry, this content has been locked by the author. 16.2kFavorites—Clicks/ch—Gifts

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    "Gentle Breeze" is a wonderful read by Little Fox Ruwei. The writing, pacing, character development, and story structure are all excellent. I really didn't want to finish it. Little Fox's works are consistently high-quality and meticulous, and this one is especially outstanding.

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