Feel-Good Stories Where the Bottom Succeeds in Both Career and Love 主受事业感情双收爽文

1. 1 回 Returning to the Frontier to Start a Ranch 回到边疆开牧场[种田] Moonlit, Rainy Night月寂烟雨Danmei (BL)1.1M WordsCompleted One day, Shi Wen received an email saying that his late grandfather had left him a ranch. He met the requirements for inheriting it and was invited to claim it. Shi Wen: A scam? Soon, Shi Wen discovered that the ranch really did exist, and that his Qilin bloodline made him eligible to inherit it. All he had to do was say yes, and the ranch deep in the grasslands would become his home. A few days later, Shi Wen moved into his own sprawling ranch. He started with a flock of sheep, and before lon 71.3kFavorites106.3kClicks/ch222.2kGifts

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   This is a story about a protagonist with a special bloodline who farms the land. The story is all about smooth-sailing farming, with relatively little romance or entanglement. Both characters are somewhat like perfect marble statues. The plot is uneventful, but the language is quite interesting, and the pets are adorable. Therefore, I'm giving it four stars. It's suitable for readers who are already at peace or seeking tranquility; otherwise, it might feel too calm.

2. 2 共 After Sharing the Animal Sightlines at Crime Scenes 共享犯罪现场动物视野之后 Du Qing渡青Danmei (BL)901k WordsCompleted Please leave a rating if you’ve read the whole thing, everyone! I’ll try to write an even better book next time (rubs hands together like a fly) [The original protagonist’s family will face the punishment they deserve, but that happens later. Before Chapter 24, there will be some melodramatic human-dog content!! If that bothers you, please don’t read! Criticism of characters, plot, and typos is fine, but personal attacks on the author will be deleted.] In his previous life, Song Hemian was decla 138.4kFavorites140kClicks/ch137.5kGifts

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   Uh, I didn't finish it. I stopped reading after the "Little White Poplar" case. To be honest, I enjoyed the earlier parts about abandoning one's brain quite a bit, but the "Little White Poplar" case made it less enjoyable; the logic and emotional manipulation suddenly felt forced. I don't understand why it was arranged this way [helpless]. I forced myself to read a few more chapters, but then even more incomprehensible plot points appeared. The author didn't even lay the groundwork for the protagonist's doubts or anything, so I gave up. I wasn't originally planning to add it to any book lists, since the romance was also rather awkward, but the cases were at least decent before "Little White Poplar," and it truly was a case of both love and career success, so I thought I'd include it in this list for anyone interested to try. I don't recommend reading the comments before the content is paid; there are a lot of debunking arguments and meaningless debates.

3. 3 穿EN Transmigrated to the Beastfolk World to Be a Veterinarian [Farming] 穿至兽世当兽医[种田] Moonlit, Rainy Night月寂烟雨Danmei (BL)934k WordsCompleted After graduating, Jian Mo returns to his hometown and opens a veterinary clinic. One night, he hears a thump-thump on the roof while he’s sleeping. Thinking it’s a rat, he goes outside and uses a can of cat food to lure and kidnap a beautiful, friendly little cat that’s easy to fool. The cat is gorgeous, though it looks a little dazed when Jian Mo cuddles and kisses it and buries his face in its belly. Just then, Jian Mo hears a furious shout. He turns around and sees a huge cat, bigger than h 104.8kFavorites183.5kClicks/ch135.2kGifts

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   It's pretty good. The protagonist achieves success in both career and love. The male lead isn't just a background character; he's well-developed. It's a standard farming/development story, and the pacing is quite tight. [Doge emoji] They're a very loving young couple, but not overly sweet; they act like an old married couple right after getting together.

4. 4 魅 The Succubus Mage 魅魔魔法师 Moonlit, Rainy Night月寂烟雨Danmei (BL)182k WordsCompleted Alan Gilbert, a transmigrator. To avoid being sent to the countryside, he climbed into the bed of his stepbrother, who shared no blood relation with him. After becoming an apprentice at Els Magic Academy, he thrived, thanks to the extra lifetime of experience he had over everyone else. His noble stepbrother often seized his smooth platinum-blond hair, gazed into his emerald eyes, and praised him as an incubus. Just as he was about to graduate and become a mage, the earl's son discovered his tw 38.1kFavorites39.6kClicks/ch21.8kGifts

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   A sweet bedtime story! The first two chapters' descriptions of the characters' appearances almost gave me a headache, but it's not the typical spoiled, adorable type. The protagonist (uke) is constantly growing, and the relationship between him and the other male lead is mutually progressing. It's a story without many twists and turns; both characters speak very directly and frankly. There's also a side couple.

5. 5 异 Xenotransplantation 异种移植 Moonlit, Rainy Night月寂烟雨Danmei (BL)368k WordsCompleted Jiang Wu and Qi Yizong are the sort of friends who can go three months without seeing each other because they're so busy, yet still keep each other's clothes in their wardrobes. One day, multiple universes begin to merge. Strange entities appear across the world, and some humans awaken supernatural abilities. Jiang Wu awakens an ability too, transforming from a surgeon into a supernatural doctor. He transplants the eyes of strange entities into blind patients, replaces the hearts of heart pati 21.7kFavorites16.5kClicks/ch22.8kGifts

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   This is a story where the protagonist, blessed with a powerful double advantage, achieves success in both career and love. It's a smooth-sailing, satisfying story with few twists and turns. The supporting characters are well-developed and don't steal the spotlight. [Droopy-eared rabbit head]

6. 6 全EN The World's No. 1 Farm 全球农场TOP1 Moonlit, Rainy Night月寂烟雨Danmei (BL)919k WordsCompleted The night Qing Mengzhu was fired, he went drinking with a friend to pour out his troubles. Halfway through, a chime rang in his mind, followed by a flat electronic voice: “Congratulations, you have been linked to the Interstellar Mall and granted a precious spot as an interstellar seller. This spot is non-transferable and will expire if unused...” When he sobered up, Qing Mengzhu found that the windfall from the heavens was real: he now owned an interstellar mall stocked with wonderful products 49.7kFavorites60.3kClicks/ch202kGifts

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   I've been really enjoying watching farming and management dramas lately, and this one was just the right length to end just as I was getting a little impatient with it, which was great. This is a satisfying story where the protagonist achieves success in both his career and love life. The focus is on his career; the male lead is actually more proactive before they get together, while the other male lead is a bit insecure when his career is just starting out. However, there's no situation where the male lead is superior in every way and the other male lead is constantly insecure. Their roles after they get together are well-placed, interspersed between their career storylines, mainly focusing on their daily interactions. They really enjoy being together. There are many farming tips and tricks, and I don't know how scientific they are, but they still look quite good.

7. 7 惊 What?! Even Protected Animals Can't Make a Living by Being Cute 惊！保护动物居然也不能靠卖萌为生 Luona215洛娜215Danmei (BL)713k WordsCompleted Pu Luo finally leaves home, encouraged by his brothers, to escape the family business and his unreasonable father! To avoid being hunted down by his unfortunate younger brother, who got stuck with all the family responsibilities, he decides to hide in plain sight and transforms into a weasel spirit. That way, all he has to do is find a lucky person to serve as his vessel, and he can enjoy a wonderful life: receiving offerings from humans without attracting too much attention. But he never imagi 22kFavorites34.5kClicks/ch75.4kGifts

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   The career development storyline is fully developed, while the romance is relatively weak and somewhat abrupt. There aren't many foreshadowing elements for the romantic relationship, but when they do get together, it doesn't feel out of place. There are no unexpected plot twists, making it a very smooth and enjoyable read.

8. 8 成 I Became an NPC Junior Sister [Full-Dive] 成了NPC小师妹［全息］ Zhu Junling祝君龄Danmei (BL)317k WordsCompleted He woke up one day in the body of the junior sister of a martial arts sect in a game. There were only three people in the sect: his missing father, his injured senior brother, and him, with a combat level of zero. The good news: He still had a player interface and could level up. The bad news: His life skills were maxed out, but he was still level zero. Apparently, his father had also left behind a whole host of enemies and problems. In this martial arts world, where 16kFavorites15.8kClicks/ch10kGifts

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   This is a lighthearted, sweet romance novel about a protagonist who is a self-conquering NPC in a holographic game. It features a strong seme and a weak uke, a classic Jinjiang (a Chinese online literature platform) story. I loved the two buffs: the protagonist being a holographic NPC and having maxed-out life skills. However, the romance was poorly developed, and the idioms were often misused (despair).

9. 9 用 A Dress-Up System Gave Me a Secret Identity, and Now I'm in a Love Triangle 用换装系统开马甲后，修罗场了 Wei Chaojin魏朝瑾Danmei (BL)434k WordsCompleted [The world is full of regrets that are hard to put aside; our bonds are as fleeting as duckweed.] [The world is full of regrets that are hard to put aside, and he refuses to accept them.] * "Character Pairings" A gifted scholar from a humble family x a wise and capable spirit who knows everything A gloomy, unhinged noblewoman x an innocent, naive little bird who can take human form An ambitious, fallen prince x the newly awakened remnant consciousness of a god A carefree wanderer with no plac 12.1kFavorites13.7kClicks/ch12.2kGifts

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   First, there's no love triangle or career-driven storyline, just pure romance. Second, it's a rare story where the protagonist's missions are solely for returning home, and they successfully do. I really liked that this book starts directly from the final conquest, skipping the conquest process. However, I wonder if the author cut the outline during the long break; it felt like the story was only half-finished… The other non-dominant characters were alright, but the main character and protagonist's descriptions and dialogue felt too contrived and artificial. The author seemed too eager to create a passionate and devoted general, resulting in stiff and affected portrayals of their inner thoughts. Also, although it starts after the conquests are complete, there are a lot of flashbacks, a lot of them. It felt like a lot of writing didn't actually advance the plot; it mainly focused on developing the main character's personality so he wouldn't become a mere sentimental statue. The methods used to get the other main characters to let go of their obsessions were "I don't actually love him" and "If you love him, let him go to reincarnation." After finishing each chapter, I thought this book would only have about thirty chapters, but it turned out to be over ninety! I felt neither satisfied nor relieved. It felt like I hadn't read much at all. I came for the supposed love triangle, but there wasn't much of a love triangle. The main thing was "he regretted his actions after my death"... The most amazing thing about this book is that it seems to have written something but also not really. I wanted to complain about something, but I felt like there wasn't anything to complain about. It's not good, but it's not bad either. I liked the part where the male supporting character went crazy. Otherwise, nothing memorable.

10. 10 和 After Eloping with the Dragon-Prince Hero Who Breaks Off Engagements 和退婚流龙傲天私奔后 The Fox Never Returns狐狸不归Danmei (BL)720k WordsCompleted Gui Xuejian woke from a dream. The scenes in it faded like mist, but he vaguely remembered the Bai family being wiped out, himself becoming a vessel for the demon race, and dying with his soul destroyed. His former fiance, meanwhile, was the Son of Heaven's Dao, the chosen hero of this world. Today happened to be the day the Bai family elders tore up the marriage contract. After his parents died, Yu Huaihe had nothing. The powerful Bai family of the Immortal Realm accused him of being useless a 162.8kFavorites174.2kClicks/ch337.9kGifts

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    The book itself is a slow-burn, physically-driven story of a strong top and a weak bottom, which is a pairing I really like, featuring a scholar-warrior couple and an overpowered male protagonist, a strategist paired with a general. However, the paragraph reviews are terrible. Phrases like "husband to wife..." And "wife to husband..." Appear too frequently, practically every review contains these three elements. I don't personally dislike these phrases, but their excessive frequency makes them unsuitable for readers who enjoy plot discussions and reviews. However, don't worry about spoilers; the paragraph reviews are largely meaningless.

11. 11 我 I Ride a Broom to Cultivate Immortality 我骑扫帚去修仙 The Rabbit Who Pulls Cotton Candy拉棉花糖的兔子Danmei (BL)500k WordsCompleted A half-blood wizard transmigrates into the world of cultivation. Passerby: “Flying swords aren't allowed here.” Bai Lu: “It's fine, I'll ride a broom~” The sky is divided into twelve wilds, and the land into twelve continents. Huo Xuexiang, master of Dianmei Peak at Xuanshan Immortal Sect, is renowned across the twelve continents as a peerless cultivator. A new disciple named Bai Lu arrives and is fortunate enough to join the sect. Bai Lu: “Sorry, I have to start with the basics.” Huo Xuexiang: 333.1kFavorites369.5kClicks/ch1MGifts

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    This is a satisfying novel where the protagonist achieves success in both career and love, and is a typical all-around genius. It gets a bit lackluster towards the end, but Tangtu's writing is still generally reliable.

12. 12 咪 Did Mimi Get Carried Off Again? 咪咪又被叼走了？ Good Su Fox好苏狐Danmei (BL)535k WordsCompleted After being turned into all kinds of adorable cats, I get carried back to a den and taken in <=w=> [Police Station] A stray kitten gets carried off by an active-duty police dog big brother! A happy life begins, mooching food and attention in the public security compound~ [Ranch] An abandoned kitten gets carried off by a herding dog on the grasslands! I start ranch life. The dog herds sheep, I herd the dog, and there's never enough milk skin, cheese, or milk tofu~ [Polar Region] A forest cat f 37.1kFavorites52.1kClicks/ch24.6kGifts

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    The author is very determined to make the cat famous online... Some plot points feel rather far-fetched. Overall, it's a story with no major flaws but also no major strengths. The romance is very smooth, the career aspect is practically nonexistent, and it's a decent way to pass the time.

13. 13 砍 After Starting Over From Scratch 砍号重来后 Shi Jin时今Danmei (BL)271k WordsCompleted Lin Zhusheng is an utterly ordinary, grind-happy, big-spending player of the game Life's a Dream. Life's a Dream is a massive online cultivation game with an ancient Chinese fantasy setting. Players start as menial disciples of a sect and work their way up. With its high degree of freedom, you can raise anyone's affection, from a lowly sweeper to the most beautiful woman in the world, and choose them as your cultivation partner. The game is all about immersion. After six months of nonstop grindi 54.2kFavorites45.2kClicks/ch53.2kGifts

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    It's a typical light novel, a brainless sweet romance. The sweetness of the love story feels mass-produced and lacks any standout moments. The competitive and assertive character of the seme is interesting, as is the uke's straightforward and easygoing nature. There's no angst throughout, and while the main characters' career paths aren't prominent, they're consistently strong. The humor feels a bit forced, but if it makes you laugh, it's funny. The scenes described in the synopsis are actually quite short, and the uke is very resolute, so there are no dramatic conflicts. The supporting characters who secretly admire the uke don't get much attention; most of the description and plot focus on the main couple. Overall, if you're not buying it based on the synopsis, it's pretty good.

14. 14 被 After Being Taken by the General 被将军掳走之后 Gazing at Three Mountains望三山Danmei (BL)813k WordsCompleted [Volume One goes on preorder at 7:30 p.m. on July 27. The print title is With the Army] Yuan Li is an excellent battlefield logistics officer. One day, he transmigrates into the son of a minor official in ancient times. His tearful parents send him to the Prince of Chu’s estate to bring good fortune to the prince’s eldest son, who is on the verge of death. That very day, Chu Hechao, the second son of the Prince of Chu, returns from the battlefield overnight, still dusty from the road. Without e 486.7kFavorites612.9kClicks/ch645.9kGifts

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    I can't give it five stars! It's a perfect story of love and career success, my favorite kind of romance—a scholar-warrior/general-strategist pairing! The author's portrayal of the moral transgressions in the middle is quite engaging. In the end, the protagonist becomes the emperor and the antagonist the empress. I love this kind of invincible, satisfying story where you can ignore the plot holes immediately. The antagonist's character development in the early stages is quite good and well-rounded, and with a lot of plot development later on, even when he becomes the classic, deeply affectionate David statue, it doesn't feel flat. The protagonist's cheat-like abilities are huge, crushing everything from beginning to end. I really love this kind of mutually loving, two-way romance story : D

15. 15 我 I Just Want to Retire in Peace 我只想安静退个休 Blue Wings青色羽翼Danmei (BL)572k WordsCompleted Tan Yan had always been law-abiding, honest, diligent, and hardworking. He kept a little secret of his own, all while looking forward to enjoying life once he reached retirement age. Then one day, a senior official handed him an ID card saying he was born in 2000 and an acceptance letter from a university, then patted him on the shoulder with a kindly smile. “Young man, fight for the future of our country! You’re the next generation of leaders!” Tan Yan: … Would he ever get to retire?! (╯‵□′)╯︵┻ 86.5kFavorites216.1kClicks/ch97.7kGifts

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    Great! Although it seems a bit early, it doesn't feel disjointed at all! The author has very positive values, and everything goes smoothly for them, both in love and career! The romance subsides a bit after they confirm their relationship; they already have that "old married couple" vibe right from the start. The two "kids" are also incredibly cute! The best part is the author's subtle, dry humor; I couldn't stop laughing!

16. 16 网 It's Just Online Dating, What's Wrong with That? 网恋而已，有错吗？ A Boat Crossing Emerald Waters沙舟踏翠Danmei (BL)406k WordsCompleted Zhu Yan closed his eyes and opened them to find himself a gaming addict on an unfamiliar planet in an unfamiliar star system. The original owner had been so absorbed in games that he died suddenly at home. Taking that as a warning, Zhu Yan opened the door and stepped outside What a joke. He couldn't get out at all! What was an illiterate guy supposed to do outside? Were games not fun enough? Zhu Yan abandoned the original owner's collection of shooter and competitive games, then carefully picked 59.6kFavorites69.1kClicks/ch148kGifts

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    The language barrier was resolved later, and the career storyline progressed rapidly with few setbacks, mostly in the later stages. The romance was somewhat ambiguous and drawn-out in the early episodes, but the author went down a path of relentless development later on, without any major obstacles... Personally, I don't really like characters where the protagonist's personality becomes thinner later on; it made the romance feel weak, especially since it's primarily a romance story, which made the reading experience less enjoyable. It lacked the clingy, sweet romance I like, or the kind that makes me smile like a doting aunt... The supporting characters were all quite nice. They faced a few setbacks due to the protagonist's identity, but both protagonists are hopelessly romantic and managed to overcome them... I wouldn't reread it, but I enjoyed the early episodes, so I'm giving it four stars.

17. 17 花 Figure Skating: Writing Novels in the Republican Era 花滑 穿到民国写小说 Jun Xing菌行Danmei (BL)402k WordsCompleted Zhang Sushang transmigrates. His family is a hundred years in the future, his body has inexplicably gained a couple of dozen pounds, his body fat is too high and his health is in danger. His family has cut ties with him, and with his source of income gone, he’s about to run out of food! Desperate, Zhang Sushang picks up a pen, hoping to save his stomach by writing a novel. Right, he also needs to lose weight. Being too fat can lead to fatty liver disease and high blood pressure, high blood su 62.8kFavorites121.9kClicks/ch213.3kGifts

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    A very satisfying read... But those who don't like stories set in that era should think twice, as there isn't much background information here; it's quite deeply hidden. The protagonist is very career-driven, using technology from the future to achieve overwhelming success, but he doesn't hold back from truly powerful figures. The athletes are all very kind people...

18. 18 最 The Ultimate Game Architect 最强游戏架构师 Ode at My Fingertips指尖的咏叹调Danmei (BL)853k WordsCompleted A game designer transmigrates to the interstellar era and keeps making games. Ming Yan: “Should I use Warcraft and Jian Wang 3 to win a hundred million fans first, or use the Dragon-Slaying Saber to make a hundred million bucks? That’s the question.” Later, Ming Yan opens two accounts, and the problem is solved. “There are two kinds of game-world architects: Ming Yan and everyone else.” “Joint protest against including Blue Star Studio’s work in the Best Games rankings! This is an extermina 93.4kFavorites223.2kClicks/ch205kGifts

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    Is it considered a plagiarism trope? But it seems the game is the protagonist's own creation, not the one who plagiarized the game; it's the author who plagiarized it ( ). I personally like this kind of plagiarism trope because many original games don't inspire any desire to play... The male lead has a bit of a background character; because it's a game he likes that gets written about and hurts everyone, I really like this kind of setting. Seeing the description of JX3 (Swordman Online 3) is so moving. It used to be a masterpiece of martial arts games, but now playing it makes me want to scream.

19. 19 非 Part-Time Taoist Priest 非职业半仙 The Rabbit Who Pulls Cotton Candy拉棉花糖的兔子Danmei (BL)687k WordsCompleted Out of nowhere, Xie Lingya became the owner of a small Taoist temple. The temple was next to a commercial street on one side and a plaza on the other, with a food market behind it. Unfortunately, it had few worshippers and was so poor it could barely scrape by. Our goal: build the biggest Taoist temple and burn the thickest incense! Xie Lingya: “I exorcise ghosts, tell fortunes, draw talismans, read feng shui... without a license, but I know I'm a good half-immortal!” . A heads-up: Updates a 537kFavorites875.9kClicks/ch1.3MGifts

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    Sugar Rabbit's writing needs no further explanation.

20. 20 刺 [Slow Transmigration] Assassin System [慢穿]刺客系统 Wu Angyi五昂一Multi-Orientation1.9M WordsCompleted My next novel, Assassin System: Brightlight, is now underway. Find it next door in my author’s column. A shared universe with the Infinite Realm series My novel I’m a Landlady in the Infinite Worlds is now underway. Find it next door in my author’s column. Not esports. A slow transmigration story, no main pairing, with an overpowered protagonist and arrows flying his way from every direction. Each world is at least thirty chapters. The game system is fictional and won’t affect your reading. Do 42.3kFavorites72.9kClicks/ch74kGifts

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    The "no romance" label actually means no romance at the end. The main character is the receiver, and he's incredibly popular in every world. Plus, every supporting character has an "what if" epilogue, and it's a very long story. I'm practically swimming in the fanfiction library! They said I gave it too many five-star reviews and wouldn't let me give it any more, how annoying!

21. 21 你 Hello, How Long Has This Been Going On? 你好，这种情况持续多久了？ Hot Spring Fool温泉笨蛋Danmei (BL)465k WordsCompleted [Both the mainland simplified edition and the uncensored overseas edition are now available. For details, see Weibo @Wenquan Bendan] Programmer Tao Zhiyue transmigrates into a melodramatic CEO novel as a disposable side character. In the story, he is the first love who leaves the male lead, Huo Ran, disabled and heartbroken. In the end, the male leads take revenge on him and kill him. It’s a particularly tragic fate. Tao Zhiyue doesn’t hesitate for a second. He makes a run for it on the spot. 268.5kFavorites418.5kClicks/ch261.5kGifts

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    The two characters, the top and the bottom, are incredibly warm and loving, and the story features intimate moments like them embracing each other. It's wonderful that they can have such a healthy and beautiful relationship; it's truly heartwarming!

22. 22 穿 After Transmigrating As The Arrogant Fiancé Of The Big Shot Before His Comeback 穿成大佬东山再起前的高傲联姻对象[穿书] The Fox Never Returns狐狸不归Danmei (BL)369k WordsCompleted Yu Juan transmigrated into a book. Most people do it once, but he did it twice. The first time, he became a dying man, frail and chronically ill. Only on the brink of death did Yu Juan learn that he was the villainous cannon fodder who was engaged to the male lead of a revenge power fantasy. He was supposed to be sent to prison, but his grave illness left him on the verge of death, and he ended his days at a remote country estate. Yu Juan endured it all in his predecessor's place. He remembered 55.8kFavorites66.4kClicks/ch31.7kGifts

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    Actually, this is a novel with a rather understated writing style and emotional depth; the author really likes to create atmosphere. The story of a proud, green-eyed young master and the disabled, brooding Earl of Buzhou Mountain is the kind of romance I like—a love story between a male lead with a distinctive feature. The two don't have a dramatic, life-or-death love affair; there's a cancer-themed epilogue, but it still has a happy ending. Overall, I didn't love it that much, but I really liked the couple's chemistry and the cancer-themed epilogue (which had a happy ending) XD, so I'm giving it five stars.

23. 23 我 My Boyfriend Saves the World Every Day 我的男朋友每天都在拯救世界 The Fox Never Returns狐狸不归Danmei (BL)160k WordsCompleted “I like you.” Yu Ting thought about a lot of things. His mind filled with the words of others: senior year was the most important year of your life; there would be plenty of time for love and wasting time later, while doing this now meant frittering away your life and giving up on yourself. And the person confessing to him was a bad student who liked to fight and had dyed his hair white. Yu Ting thought he had considered it for a long time, but in truth, it was only three seconds. He took the o 34kFavorites39.4kClicks/ch28.6kGifts

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    A sweet little story! The boyfriend is quiet and reserved; the protagonist is a student with little career development. The main plot revolves around their romance.

24. 24 兼 I Got Famous After Taking a Part-Time Job as a Soul Reaper 兼职无常后我红了 The Rabbit Who Pulls Cotton Candy拉棉花糖的兔子Danmei (BL)607k WordsCompleted The audiobook for this novel launches on NetEase Cloud Music on September 8! · "When a living person takes a job in the underworld, it's called “serving as a living emissary.”" Lan He scraped by in the entertainment industry, but with no connections, he was stuck near the very bottom. At first, when he learned he'd have to moonlight as a living emissary and earn his keep in the underworld, he refused. Then he discovered... working for the underworld could actually help him become famous in the 705.7kFavorites1.3MClicks/ch1.6MGifts

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    It's so incredibly beautiful! You can always trust Sugar Rabbit.

25. 25 它 It's Hiding Inside My Body 它藏在我的身体里 Yi Yuan一渊Danmei (BL)103k WordsCompleted Recently, Ming Ci noticed a mole growing on his collarbone. It was crimson and round, like a drop of blood splashed onto snow-white skin. · At first, he didn't pay it any mind, though he couldn't help taking an extra look whenever he passed a mirror. But after a while, the red mole started growing. It was like a pool of blood flowing and spreading downward, about to cover his entire chest. Ming Ci thought he should get it checked out. The night before he planned to go to the hospital, he got up 26.6kFavorites24.2kClicks/ch19.4kGifts

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    Actually, the horror wasn't very strong in the beginning. The main reason I loved it was the feeling of the protagonist actively trapping himself in a monstrous, twisted love. This book doesn't have a career storyline, and the protagonist is still a student.

26. 26 天 Natural Scum 天然渣 The Rabbit Who Pulls Cotton Candy拉棉花糖的兔子Danmei (BL)46k WordsCompleted Important note up front: This is a goofy story about a naturally scummy uke. He’s scummy through and through, so read at your own risk. Feel free to leave comments or gifts, and leave whenever you like. Emperor penguins will overcome every obstacle to pursue their mate and remain faithful to them. But the following year, when mating season comes around again, they’ll overcome every obstacle once more, including their former mate, to pursue that year’s partner... As an emperor penguin spirit, 117.5kFavorites554.6kClicks/ch36.1kGifts

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    The fun side story from the zoo book is a short one~ Actually, the protagonist is really easy to please, just the two of them, 99 in total, no cleavage storyline.

27. 27 我 Those Years I Opened a Zoo 我开动物园那些年 The Rabbit Who Pulls Cotton Candy拉棉花糖的兔子Danmei (BL)1.2M WordsCompleted A little ad: The simplified Chinese print edition of My Years as a Zoo Director is now available for preorder on Tmall and JD.com~~ After graduating broke, Duan Jiale inherited a private zoo and (was forced to) sign a contract, welcoming “animals” such as Lu Ya, Daji, Bai Suzhen, and the Black Bear Spirit. From then on, he worried about visitor numbers even in his dreams. From then on, the first zoo with a tiered admission system opened. No one under 21 could visit Lu Ya. From then on, all the 579.7kFavorites806.6kClicks/ch1.6MGifts

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    No need for further explanation! The bottom has the top completely under his control.

28. 28 我 My Soulmate Is a Free Agent 我的灵魂伴侣是自由人 Jun Xing菌行Danmei (BL)1.0M WordsCompleted Qin Chunxiao lives in a world with soulmate lore, in a book called The Top-Tier Star Is a Wealthy Young Master. The book tells of the tangled romance between a wealthy young master and his ex-husband, movie star Bai Ming. There’s no golden finger for making money, and no shortcut to getting rich. Qin Chunxiao, whose hometown real estate costs over 40,000 yuan per square meter, stares blankly. What’s the use of knowing this plot? It won’t make me any money. An unnamed passerby in the book, Qin 100.5kFavorites177.3kClicks/ch870.5kGifts

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    The title suggests it's from the male lead's perspective, but it's actually a story primarily focused on the female lead, who is incredibly ambitious, strong, and logically consistent. The male lead also has a tragic past, making him seem like a hopelessly romantic character in comparison. Chunxiao (the protagonist) has a very mature view of relationships; once she realizes her feelings, she decisively pursues them, making the male lead cry – it cracked me up! Chunxiao is a really good person (thumbs up). The romance isn't extensive, but it progresses smoothly. The supporting characters have many well-developed arcs, and everyone is an excellent athlete!

29. 29 嫁 Marrying the Dragon-Proud Hero 嫁给龙傲天 Zhang Yuanqi张源起Danmei (BL)559k WordsCompleted [Complete] The online game server Mo Yang played on gained sentience and brought him into a novel about a dominant male protagonist conquering the world. It claimed it could help him crush the Four Seas, trample Long Aotian, and reach the pinnacle of life. Man and dog hit it off immediately. They excitedly set out to steal the protagonist’s opportunities, recruit his underlings, kiss his women, and become the protagonist’s daddy! Unfortunately, the System had been sick for so long it had gone 312kFavorites403.6kClicks/ch284.9kGifts

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    At first, I thought it was a typical strong-dominant, weak-submissive story, but after it went premium, the submissive character started to shine. Before the premium chapters, the submissive suffered a lot, and I almost gave up, thinking it was too much for the main character. But I persevered and kept reading. Their first time together was rather hasty, but their feelings were passionate and healthy. The dominant character was initially the kind of morally perfect overpowered protagonist, a slow start but a strong finish. Every supporting character was great and lovable, with their own arc. By the end, the story's plot was complete, explaining many things. Despite its flaws, overall it's a very good book. (PS: The submissive kissed the dominant character from a parallel world.)

30. 30 他 He and It 他与它 Lady Lotus Crane莲鹤夫人Danmei (BL)1.2M WordsCompleted A collection of short stories about nonhuman beings! The six installments have very different styles, so just pick the ones you like. No need to buy the whole collection ^ ^ (Be sure to read this entire blurb before opening the novel. It's not easy for anyone to earn money, so please double-check before making a purchase : p) ① [Demon warhorse x human farrier] Yu Mengzhou makes his living trimming horses' hooves. He's naturally beloved by horses, and every horse whose hooves he trims buries its 269.2kFavorites342.2kClicks/ch765.3kGifts

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    What an adorable story! The author and both the main characters are so cute; every couple is adorable. I didn't read the last world because I didn't want the tragic ending, but the other worlds were excellent, and the side stories were also very cute.

31. 31 你 Did Sun Sun Get an Egg Today? 你们人类不会自己孵蛋吗？ Fox Playing with Flames狸奴戏焰Danmei (BL)541k WordsCompleted - Yun Qinglan, who had stayed up all night binge-watching cute animal videos, suddenly blacked out. When he opened his eyes again, he had transmigrated into an animal, just like all the trendy stories. He tried to comfort himself: It’s fine. Plenty of people stop being human these days. Based on the experiences of those who transmigrated before him, he’d probably become a feline or a canine, and get to pet some fluffy animals up close! But this transmigration didn’t seem to be quite what he’d e 92.9kFavorites161.5kClicks/ch131.8kGifts

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    The humans and birds in the book are all adorable. The relationship between the two birds is peaceful and uneventful, without any major setbacks. The protagonist initially struggles because both are male, but quickly comes to terms with it after realizing how many gay people there are in nature. It's a very interesting story, and the writing isn't awkward.

32. 32 比 The Bix Magic Cube 比克斯魔方 SISIMODanmei (BL)693k WordsCompleted The world’s only full-immersion online game, bringing you into a real otherworld! At heart, this is a fast-paced, feel-good power fantasy. The protagonist transmigrates into a “game world,” then discovers it isn’t the fake game world he thought someone had created. Peisen x Iger Lannuo, younger gong and older shou, told from the shou’s perspective. The protagonist has both player and NPC status screens, and there will be a whole lot of ridiculous players. The game is called Bix Cube. You can ign 132kFavorites258kClicks/ch351.7kGifts

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    There's actually a lot that could be expanded upon; the plot that's already been presented is quite convoluted, and many foreshadowing elements were revealed but then left unresolved. I hope my wife is happy in that other world.

33. 33 把 After Winning a God’s Heart 把神明追求到手后 Jiao Jun椒菌Danmei (BL)647k WordsCompleted [Complete] Wusen was a technical player, the kind of godlike protagonist in games who could do anything. One day, he played a challenging, full-dive Soulslike game. The game was called The Supreme Will. It was beautifully made, and fighting monsters was a blast. He was very satisfied. What he liked even more was that it featured plenty of intelligent NPCs with exceptionally good looks. Ebotas, an elegant nobleman, handsome and refined, was Wusen’s good friend. The pope, Ulysses, was beautifu 39.9kFavorites34.4kClicks/ch37.6kGifts

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    It's a lighthearted read; the protagonist is a bit clueless throughout, but also straightforward and decisive. The plot is quite entertaining, and the ending and epilogue are actually a standard harem ending (NP).

34. 34 大 The Song Dynasty's Number One Magistrate 大宋第一衙内 Plain Robes Crossing the River素衣渡江Danmei (BL)1.1M WordsCompleted “My surname is Gao, and I’m a young master. That might still be a bit vague, so let me put it plainly. Ahem, my father is Gao Qiu. Yes, the infamous villain Gao Qiu from Water Margin. I’m his son, Gao Yanei.” Gao Ming tragically transmigrated into the rough-and-tumble world of Water Margin, where he became Gao Yanei. Heroes are everywhere, and enemies are thick on the ground. But there’s nothing he can do about it. Since he’s here, he may as well make the best of it and try to become a new kind 148.4kFavorites293.6kClicks/ch308kGifts

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    It's amazing! A really satisfying read!! It's a Water Margin fanfiction; those who strongly recommend it and follow the Song Dynasty setting might not be suited for it. Career and love are smooth sailing, the only slightly precarious part of the plot is when you're at Liangshan. Those who strongly recommend it and follow the Song Dynasty setting might not be suited for it.

35. 35 宦 Descendant of a Eunuch 宦官之后 Wu Shi雾十Danmei (BL)579k WordsCompleted Six-year-old Xu Guo arrived in the capital. Before his mother died, she told him that the handsome Lord Lian in the capital was his father. But times had changed. The once-famous young scholar who had tossed fruit from his carriage and filled it with admirers was now a balding, worried-looking fat uncle. Xu Guo mistook the stunningly handsome, wickedly charming Lian, the powerful East Depot chief, for his father and went up to him in the street to claim kinship. Lord Lian held great power and w 224.6kFavorites466.8kClicks/ch308.1kGifts

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    The interactions between the little ones before they grew up were adorable. The romance after they grew up didn't really resonate with me, but the main characters are still quite cute, and they're like little sunshine even as adults.

36. 36 穿 Transmigrating to 1983 穿到1983 Shao Yu少予Danmei (BL)481k WordsCompleted - [Complete. My new sweet romance, Don’t Eat Me!, is out now] Shu Ran listened to a story about an educated youth before going to sleep. A certain big-time businessman went to the countryside when he was young and had a son there. The son later became a great villain named Xu Shen. Shu Ran woke up in 1983, having transmigrated into the body of Xu Shen’s future brother-in-law. No, wait. Latest news: He’s become Xu Shen’s wife! QAQ Xu Shen had reached the age to marry, and his original plan was 95.6kFavorites203.7kClicks/ch107.1kGifts

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    The writing style is gentle, and the extra chapters are very enjoyable.

37. 37 当 Is Being an Alpha Really That Great? 当alpha真的很快乐吗 Sweet Painting Boat甜画舫Danmei (BL)444k WordsCompleted Tang Meng is a very traditional omega. The meaning of his life is to marry a high-quality alpha, have two clever, adorable babies, and reach the pinnacle of O life. So even when he goes on a blind date and meets Ren Chaobei, an alpha with a patriarchal streak, he can only swallow his anger. Even when the patriarchal alpha likes the beta Ruan Junheng, he can only sit there like a chicken. Then something suddenly short-circuits in his brain. He gets it into his head that he will undergo a second 51.5kFavorites76.7kClicks/ch38.7kGifts

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    Honestly, I didn't really want to watch the later parts involving the rise of omega power, but the beginning was quite good, and the epilogue was quite heartbreaking.

38. 38 不 Hands Off the Pretty System!! 不许觊觎漂亮系统！！ Hot Spring Fool温泉笨蛋Danmei (BL)625k WordsCompleted [The simplified Chinese edition is now available. See Weibo @Wenquan Bendan for details.] Ji Tong transmigrated into a book, a modern wish-fulfillment novel where a cannon-fodder character turns his life around with a System, reaches the pinnacle of success, and wins the love of a big shot. Ji Tong asked eagerly: Did I transmigrate as a tragic, beautiful, strong cannon-fodder character, or as a cool, powerful big shot? Smart Customer Service: Hello. You transmigrated as a beautifully designed S 312.6kFavorites433.6kClicks/ch283.3kGifts

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    A sweet and lighthearted story with few setbacks. I prefer the protagonist's childhood self to the adult version of him; his interactions with everyone are adorable.

39. 39 男 The Male Supporting Lead Always Gets the Devoted Lover Role [Quick Transmigration] 男配稳拿深情剧本[快穿] Zhu Lin祝麟Danmei (BL)536k WordsCompleted Ji Mian is bound to a System and must play devoted supporting male characters in various small worlds. [World One: Ji Mian must play a devoted younger man, one of several, who’s in love with the female lead.] To get close to the female lead, Ji Mian decides to build a good relationship in advance with his future brother-in-law, her younger brother. Ji Mian becomes like sworn brothers with his future brothe 232.3kFavorites286.2kClicks/ch266.5kGifts

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    My mood was terrible at work, but reading "Corpse Warmth" made me feel warm inside; it's a standard sweet romance novel. The two main characters didn't end up together in their second world, which is quite controversial, but I personally found it acceptable. It's seen as an important transition in the protagonist's mindset.

40. 40 饲 Raising Little Monsters 饲养小怪物 Leo Galaxy狮子星系Danmei (BL)806k WordsCompleted [The new story next door, "Infinite Survival, With the Nation at My Back", is out. Give it a look if you’re interested] [This novel is under contract for print publication. Progress updates are posted on Weibo, account: Lion Galaxy on Dayan JJ] Tang Xiao is a hardcore gamer. He majored in biology at university, a notoriously useless field, so he was determined to find another path and become a professional gamer. A gaming prodigy and hardcore player, there was no level he couldn’t clear. One d 216.3kFavorites226.9kClicks/ch589.6kGifts

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    The non-human element doesn't feel very strong; at the beginning, the protagonist (uke) is constantly being pampered. The protagonist has a pretty strong "golden finger" (advantage point), with his career storyline running throughout, which I found quite enjoyable. The romance aspect was unremarkable and didn't present any major setbacks.

41. 41 顶 The Best Strategy Guide 顶级攻略[穿书］ Caramel Winter Melon焦糖冬瓜Danmei (BL)1.1M WordsCompleted Main story complete This is a very traditional, formulaic, and unoriginal AO romance. Please don’t take the protagonists’ gripes and banter about ABO too seriously. After reading hundreds of danmei novels, Lin Jing went on a furious rant in the comments of Bai Tang Wogua’s ongoing novel: [The gong always leads the shou to greatness. Author, are you using AI to write this?] [The gong is always described as having “features carved by a knife,” “broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and long legs,” and 187.6kFavorites267.3kClicks/ch645.8kGifts

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    It's been too long, I don't remember much, but the combination of the top and bottom marks on the battlefield really got me going, so I quickly skipped it and don't have much of an impression. But I've already subscribed to it, so there shouldn't be any major issues.

42. 42 在 Becoming a Teacher in Dog-Blood Novels 在狗血文里做老师[快穿] Yancheng Taishousheng岩城太瘦生Danmei (BL)1.2M WordsCompleted (1) Zhu Qingchen, who died young at twenty and was posthumously named “Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince,” was identified by a transmigration-into-a-book System as an “awesome teacher” and dragged off to complete a mission: [Become a teacher in a melodramatic novel!!!] Zhu Qingchen: Is it possible that “Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince” is just an honorary title? System: Impossible! Absolutely impossible! In the ancient world, the original novel’s protagonist was brilliant and gifted. After ten y 126.5kFavorites246.9kClicks/ch160kGifts

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    Good for killing time! The author has clearly read a lot of "true love stories," hahaha, specifically to rescue the poor souls in angst-filled novels.

43. 43 我 I Still Want to Play Volleyball [Sports] 我还是想打排球[竞技] Wangwang Grilled Biscuits旺旺烤饼Danmei (BL)987k WordsCompleted Coming soon: The Lazy Top Student Is Always Being Courted. In his previous life, Xu He’s family was destroyed by a single phone call, leaving him saddled with debt. He had no choice but to give up volleyball and take up street parkour, which paid better. He initially kept a low profile and got by on competition prize money alone, but after winning several world championships, he became famous around the globe. Chinese fans stared at Xu He’s athletic record in di 54.2kFavorites86kClicks/ch148.7kGifts

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    A mindless, feel-good novel with quite a few plot holes, but still readable. It's a Mary Sue story where the protagonist (uke) is constantly overpowered from beginning to end without any setbacks. The supporting characters are also quite lovable, but the male lead (seme) has a weak presence.

44. 44 大 The Song Dynasty’s First Ad Man 大宋广告商 April Gourd四月葫芦Danmei (BL)780k WordsCompleted An advertising-industry office worker dies from overwork, then transmigrates to the Northern Song dynasty. In Kaifeng, he picks up his old trade: putting on exhibitions, running promotions, making product reviews, supporting KOLs, and hosting in-person livestream sales. He makes modern advertising thrive in the Northern Song. The people of Kaifeng say that if you shop with Master Luo, you'll always find a real treasure without wasting a single coin. Luo Yuezhi's career takes off, but his love 34.9kFavorites42.8kClicks/ch47.5kGifts

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    The romance and career paths of both the main characters don't encounter many setbacks, making it a standard sweet romance novel. The mentions of historical figures are brief, and there are no instances of friends developing into brothers; they merely share a "long-standing spiritual connection," which is quite touching and doesn't feel jarring! The part where Ouyang Xiu scolds me was hilarious, haha! It's a very enjoyable read!

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