Novels like The Foolish Son-in-Law
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- 51 I Live, I Die I活I This story has a fragmented, fast-paced feel. The heroine is forced to take over her entire family in the middle of an extremely chaotic emergency. I want you to experience alongside her that suffocating feeling of not even having time to catch your breath. Take your time reading, and don't rush. Historical Fantasy | Female Lead | Tragedy | Ensemble Cast | Political Intrigue | No Romance “What does it mean to be alive?” A little girl answers with a curse that lets her remember everything she 30Reads—Score—Shelves
- 52 We Met Through Transmigration, and I'll Stay by Your Side for Life 穿越遇到你，我愿伴你一生 Business magnate Lin Xuan is struck by lightning and suddenly transmigrates into the past. He now has a beautiful wife, an adorable daughter, and a large family. Life is difficult, but with the memories from his previous life, Lin Xuan has nothing to worry about. He's confident he can give his family a happy life. Before he knows it, Lin Xuan has built another business empire of his own. But in an era of unrest, plagued by war and banditry, money alone isn't enough. Lin Xuan builds an invincible 172Reads—Score—Shelves
- 53 After the Divorce: The Stunning CEO Cried and Begged Me to Come Back 离婚后：绝美女总裁哭着求我回头 [The husband-chasing crematorium] “Let's get divorced. Our marriage was just a business deal, and now the deal is over. It's been a pleasure working with you.” Su Mofeng said through the anguish, addressing Ning Shihan, the woman he had once loved with all his heart. Su Mofeng and Ning Shihan had become husband and wife through a written agreement. For five years of marriage, Su Mofeng had devoted himself entirely to Ning Shihan, giving up everything to become a full-time househusband. But Ning 986Reads5.5Score—Shelves
- 54 The Female CEO's Live-In Son-in-Law 女总裁的上门龙婿 A once-in-a-generation prodigy lost his memory and married into his wife's family. His mother-in-law mocked and bullied him at every turn, doing everything she could to tear the couple apart. During one argument, she nearly killed her son-in-law by accident. Then, one day, his memories returned. He now held power over the world and possessed incomparable wealth and influence. His mother-in-law beamed at him. “Dear son-in-law, when are you two going to get down to it? We can't wait to hold our gr 6.2kReads9.1Score811Shelves
- 55 The CEO’s Wife and Her Lazy Son-in-Law 霸总娘子和她的咸鱼赘婿 After transmigrating into the most miserable son-in-law in history, Lu Heng was thrown out of his in-laws’ home for being utterly useless. With one poem, “Prelude to Water Melody,” he made a name for himself in Hangzhou, and wealthy women paid a fortune for his company. Everyone said merchants were beneath respect. He was determined to become richer than a kingdom and build a business empire that transcended the ages. Everyone said scholars were useless. He formed a secret guard, trained private 224Reads5.5Score—Shelves
- 56 The Invincible Live-In Son-in-Law: I Just Want to Take It Easy, but I'm Forced to Get to Work 无敌赘婿：只想咸鱼的我被迫营业 [Transmigration + Alternate History + No System + Cunning + Everyday Life + Secretly Invincible] Chu Chen, the king of assassins, transmigrates to another world and becomes the live-in son-in-law of a marquis's household. He had no choice before, but now he just wants to laze around and live off his wife, listening to music at the pleasure houses and flirting with women on pleasure boats... Unfortunately, people keep plotting against him. So he has no choice but to return to his old profession. 16.2kReads8.8Score1.5kShelves
- 57 After the Divorce, the Richest Man Comes to Kneel, and His Ex-Wife Weeps with Regret 离婚后首富上门跪拜，前妻悔哭了 Ye Feng devoted himself in silence for three years, only to be scorned by his wife, who asked for a divorce. When his true identity came to light, his ex-wife’s whole family was consumed with regret and wept bitterly. 981Reads8.0Score100Shelves
- 58 Ex-Wife, Please Behave Yourself 前妻请自重 The man who had been a live-in son-in-law for five years got divorced. Less than three months later, she regretted it... Woman, keep a safe social distance from me at all times, or you'll face the consequences... 2.5kReads7.9Score138Shelves
- 59 The War God's Wolfish Son-in-Law 战神狼婿 He is the Night Watchers’ strongest weapon, a god of slaughter who rules the battlefield! Three years ago, during a special mission, he was gravely wounded and lost his memory! Someone saved his life, and to repay the debt, he married his rescuer’s daughter! For three years, he worked like a servant for his mother-in-law and wife, yet in their eyes, he was still worth less than a dog! At last, his memories return, and the king makes his triumphant comeback! 10.3kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves
- 60 The Live-in Son-in-Law 上门姑爷 The pivotal moments in life aren't actually caused by a lack of money. They're caused by what's going on in your head. Once someone gains the backing of a mysterious power, they'll inevitably soar to success. Come on, everyone, let's charge! 22.4kReads8.9Score2.1kShelves
- 61 After I Took the Initiative to Divorce, My Ex-Wife Was Racked with Regret 主动离婚后，前妻悔断肠 As his wife's career takes off, Chu Hongtu finds himself increasingly looked down upon. After five years of quiet devotion, the moment he asks for a divorce, his wife is stunned. It turns out he was never a good-for-nothing. Only now does she realize that his quiet support was what made her life go so smoothly. 1.1kReads7.7Score103Shelves
- 62 Pomegranate 石榴 [Cultured scoundrel Liao Yuanting vs. cute, innocent little fool Liu Xue] [Powerful family + obsessive + unhinged + coercion + angst + melodrama] Someone too foolish can’t give you the kiss you crave most. He avenged him. Did that mean he could finally love him without a care in the world? He slowly closed his eyes. Tears slid down his cheeks as someone carried him away. It was a vast, open sea, and in his dream a wild goose guided him slowly toward shore. Then it plunged straight down from the 807Reads9.2Score182Shelves
- 63 Joyful People: Girl, Standing Here Is a Living! 喜人：姐们儿站这就是个活！ [Signed • Ongoing...] [Comedy + Warm and heartwarming + Everyone’s favorite (no romance in the main story) + Fanfiction (apologies for OOC) + In my version, everyone is single and chaste except Ku Teng, Dou Ci Fang, and Zhou Tie Nan Yu Ao] Shen Nuo, a 2022 Beijing Film Academy graduate and a once-in-a-century “sweet-and-spicy comedy sensation,” arrives in high spirits with her luggage and gets herself a job at Miwei’s comedy boot camp. Through her own relentless efforts, she finally turns her de 595Reads—Score103Shelves
- 64 Starlight on the Crest of the Wave 浪尖上的星光 [Genres] Coming-of-age × ocean fiction × mystery × fantasy × healing romance [Theme] Light on the Waves: Dedicated to everyone who nurtures starlight through their tears. “This is a philosophical dialogue about life, death, and being reborn.” “The ocean in this book isn't just a backdrop. It's a living being, with breath and a heartbeat. Every cresting wave tells of the bond between brothers, and every shimmer of light bears witness to love's eternity.” On a typhoon-lashed day, a giant wave s 1Reads9.1Score—Shelves
- 65 The Super Son-in-Law 超级女婿 After three years as a live-in son-in-law, everyone thought they could walk all over me. But I was only waiting for her to take my hand. Then I could give her the whole world. 8.2kReads8.4Score574Shelves
- 66 The Goddess's Live-in Son-in-Law 女神的上门贵婿 On the surface, he’s a notorious live-in son-in-law. But behind the scenes, his true identity is shrouded in mystery. All it takes is a word from him, and even Linjiang City’s richest man is willing to work for him. He meant to keep a low profile, but there’s always some fool who tries to bully his family. To keep his wife and daughter from being wronged, he’s done pretending. Time to lay it all out: “Uncle Chen, I want my share of the billions. My wife and daughter deserve a better life!” 33.7kReads9.2Score592Shelves
- 67 The Live-In Son-in-Law 上门女婿 He was born into a powerful reclusive family, but his father abandoned him. For years, his mother raised him and the little girl she had taken in, and the three of them relied on one another through endless scorn and abuse. To pay for his sister’s medical treatment, he was forced to sign a three-year marriage contract. Everyone saw him as a useless live-in son-in-law. His sister has vanished, his mother is seriously ill, and members of his family have come calling. What will he do? Yang Hao rise 6.3kReads8.7Score454Shelves
- 68 After the Divorce, the Cold CEO Regretted It Bitterly 离婚后，高冷女总裁悔断肠 Su Qingying: “Ye Chen, let’s get divorced. It’s been three years, and you still can’t give me what I want.” “Actually, I’ve been the one giving you everything for these past three years.” Ye Chen thought this, but he didn’t say it. 3.7kReads7.8Score305Shelves
- 69 The Goddess’s Super Son-in-Law 女神的超级赘婿 I followed my mother’s wishes and became a live-in son-in-law for someone else, for a term of three years. Now, the three years are up... 2.5kReads8.2Score854Shelves
- 70 Team Leader Lin's Beloved Wife 林组长的心尖娇妻 [Completed, dive right in] Lin Zhizhou, a levelheaded and prudent leader of the inspection team with a keen eye for justice, and Shen Tinglan, an optimistic, confident, kindhearted party girl. From the male lead's perspective: love at first sight. From the female lead's perspective: she had been plotting it all along. One day, Shen Tinglan turned back and teased Lin Zhizhou, calling him a “gentleman.” The man furrowed his brows slightly and lowered his voice. “What does that mean?” Shen Ting 9.1kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves
- 71 Five Years in Prison, Invincible the Moment I Get Out 入狱五年，出狱即无敌 [War God + invincible protagonist + decisive and ruthless + fast-paced, wildly satisfying] No saintly do-gooder routine, just one satisfying win after another. Anyone who wrongs me gets payback. Five years ago, my beautiful senior sister tricked me into going to prison to train. Since then, I've become the most badass War God in the world! After I got out, my junior martial aunt gave me an arsenal, and I became the biggest arms dealer on Blue Star! The Empress made me a prince and granted me the 3.6kReads9.1Score437Shelves
- 72 On Our Divorce Day, My Sister-in-Law Saw the Billion Left in My Account 离婚当天，小姨子见我卡里剩十亿 [A son-in-law who defies the usual tropes] Once a mighty war god, he’s now a live-in son-in-law despised by everyone. His wife looks down on him, and his mother-in-law points at him and calls him a good-for-nothing! Think he’ll reveal his identity to win his wife’s heart and become a doormat for her and her whole family? No. He divorces her on the spot and marries someone else... (The ending has been revised. All-around high-octane thrills!) 3.5kReads8.5Score686Shelves
- 73 My Wife Doesn’t Love Me After All 我的老婆居然不爱我 Fang Yuan discovers that his wife has a lover on the side. If you don’t love someone, don’t hurt them, so Fang Yuan decisively divorces Xu Ya. Xu Ya soon announces that she’s marrying the man and invites Fang Yuan and their child to the wedding... Xu Ya’s lover keeps pushing Fang Yuan’s limits, until at last he can’t take it anymore. 1.8kReads6.2Score100Shelves
- 74 The City’s Strongest Live-In Son-in-Law 都市最强赘婿 A year ago, he became a live-in son-in-law, earning the honor by saving a wealthy young heiress suffering from leukemia. A year later, after she recovered, the heiress kicked him out of her home. He vowed to become an even more prestigious live-in son-in-law, make the heiress regret her actions, and show her what it means to be utterly out of reach. 12.1kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves
- 75 An Immersive Naruto New Game Plus: The Curse of the Sharingan 火影沉浸式周目，写轮眼的诅咒 [Extremely OOC + A Slow-Burn Epic That Upends Expectations + Personal Interpretations + No Tips, No Profit, No Need to Support It Out of Love] Warning: The majority of readers don’t matter here. This is for niche readers only!!! Second person: Every “you” is the protagonist of your own story. Only when Infinite Tsukuyomi reveals the end of every cycle do you realize that the so-called curse was written from the very beginning of fate. What was called a curse was actually Indra’s love letter to P 2kReads9.2Score243Shelves
- 76 Watching the Myriad Worlds: Nezha Leaves Li Jing Speechless 观影万界哪吒：李靖在线破防 Demon Child Nezha, Legendary Nezha, Shanghai Animation Film Studio Nezha, Fei Ren Zai Nezha, Ten Cold Nezha, Investiture of the Gods Nezha (played by Benny Chan), Feng Shen Ying Xiong Bang Nezha, Lotus Lantern: The Prelude Nezha, Lotus Nezha, Black Myth Nezha... Nezhas from all kinds of worlds may be different, but they all share the same fate: cutting out their bones to return them to their father, and slicing off their flesh to return it to their mother. Nezha takes his own life, leaving an in 476Reads7.7Score207Shelves
- 77 On Our Divorce Day, the Stunning CEO Said I Was Too Much for Her 离婚当天，绝美总裁说我太猛了 [Beautiful women and x-ray vision + miracle doctor + fiery battles and ruthless killing + a satisfying power fantasy] By chance, Chu Xuan inherits the legacy of the Evil Emperor. He can see through things, practice medicine, and read feng shui, and the powerful scramble to befriend him! With peerless cultivation techniques and astonishing medical skills, he begins his path to invincibility, shaking the world. “No one, not even the Ten Halls of Yama, can take away someone I want to save!” “No one 12.7kReads8.9Score841Shelves
- 78 After the Divorce, My Ex-Wife's Whole Family Begged Me to Remarry Her 离婚后，前妻全家跪求我复婚 After the Divorce, My Ex-Wife's Entire Family Kneels and Begs Me to Remarry Her 382Reads—Score—Shelves
- 79 My Brother-in-Law 上门姐夫 Chu Tianshu is a master of both medicine and martial arts. He commands a global network of power and is revered as the Godfather. After being ambushed and losing his memory, he ends up on the streets and becomes a live-in son-in-law, enduring humiliation and mockery. When his memories suddenly return, watch as he turns the tables, wins his beautiful wife's heart, and makes his way back to the pinnacle of the world with her by his side! 10kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
- 80 The Eternal Divine Lotus 万古神莲 [Traditional fantasy] The Infernal Fire Red Lotus, Purifying White Lotus, World-Destroying Black Lotus, Reincarnation Purple Lotus, Merit Golden Lotus, and Primordial Green Lotus: these six divine lotuses form the Seven-Colored Divine Lotus within Ye Yunfan’s soul. The world is a chessboard, and the Profound Ancestor, the Longevity Ancestor, and the Lotus Ancestor are all players. Heaven is the one who laid the board. Watch as Ye Yunfan cultivates the Nine Eternal Heavenly Dao, refining the powe 15.1kReads8.3Score2.1kShelves
- 81 The Glorious Doctor Empress: Cold Emperor, Please Receive Me 盛世医后，冷帝请接招 In the seventh month, at the Cold Palace. “The king sent me to patrol the mountain, and catch a monk for dinner…” Xiang Wan hummed a little tune as she picked strawberries. Suddenly, wind rushed up behind her… Miss Xiang calmly turned around. A dazzling flash of cold steel shot straight at her face. The corners of Xiang Wan’s lips lifted slightly. “What happened to repaying even a drop of kindness with a spring?” At the other end of the sword was a handsome, cool-faced man. His body was as if fr 500Reads8.9Score292Shelves
- 82 Reborn Son-in-Law: After Bringing Good Fortune to the Frail, Beautiful CEO 重生赘婿：给病弱美人总裁冲喜后 [Nontraditional live-in son-in-law + comedy + one heroine + bickering couple] In his previous life, Shen Zhao was a lovesick simp. When his tea-drinking goddess stole the bride at the wedding, he ran away without a second thought, leaving Chu Qingmian, the frail beauty of the Chu family, alone at the altar. He thought that after running away, he could live happily ever after with the goddess. But she had already thrown herself into the arms of a rich heir. When she saw him make a fool of himself 26.5kReads9.3Score5.5kShelves
- 83 The Pinnacle of Country Life 乡野巅峰人生 Guaranteed to hook you from the very first page! [Miracle Doctor + Beauties + Farming + Getting Rich] After Lin Xiaofei was left paralyzed in an accident, his kind-hearted neighbor often came to look after him. He thought he would spend the rest of his life in quiet simplicity, but unexpectedly gained a cultivation inheritance. Not only did he recover, he also gained extraordinary abilities. From then on, he beat up villains, made a fortune, and leaped from rags to riches! 26.8kReads8.9Score3.5kShelves
- 84 The Divine Emperor's Son-in-Law 赘婿神皇 [Live-in Son-in-Law + Rise to Power + Face-Slapping + Wish-Fulfillment + Good-for-Nothing Rises + Golden Finger + Son-in-Law Who Marries into His Wife’s Family + Invincible] Xiao Fan, the discarded son of the Xiao family, is ambushed and gravely wounded by his own younger brother, then sent to marry into the Long family in exchange for resources. At the brink of despair, he activates the Diagram of the Celestial Stars. He shatters stars to obtain treasures and tempers his body by cultivating the 2.8kReads8.9Score404Shelves
- 85 The Legend of Lu Laoqi 陆老七传奇 In the province of Rehe during the Republican era, a catchy rhyme circulated through the martial world: “Lu Laoqi, Li Changjiu, undefeated throughout Rehe; the Beggar, Detective, and Master Shang; Dalong, Qingshan, and Zheng the Crooked; the Driver, Drunkard, and Wang Chaojie; Pockmark, Du Wu, and Liu Minghu; the Twin Fiends, Kou Haiyang, and Yu Xingba.” It vividly described the eighteen peerless fighters of Rehe at the time. Ranked first was Lu Yishan, a boy from a poor family in the province. 27Reads—Score—Shelves
- 86 After I Asked for a Divorce, My Contract Wife Panicked 提出离婚后，合约妻子她慌了 [One heroine, sweet romance all the way] Three years ago, Chen Xiao secretly entered into a contract marriage with Gu Luoyan, the heiress of a top conglomerate. He cooked for her, took care of every little detail, and accompanied her to all kinds of Gu family gatherings. As far as the Gu family was concerned, they were always together and perfectly matched. But Chen Xiao knew full well that Gu Luoyan’s heart belonged to her one true love. She had never once looked at him properly. The only reaso 14.2kReads7.2Score856Shelves
- 87 The Peerless Dragon Son-in-Law 盖世龙婿 [Urban power fantasy, fast-paced plot, decisive and ruthless, one female lead, devoted husband] I was once a worthless man everyone could bully. I was framed and imprisoned for protecting my wife, but became the disciple of nine mysterious masters in prison and learned nine astonishing skills. Three years later, when I walk out of this SSS-grade cell, I will bow to no one, and I will never let anyone bully my wife again. People of the Xu family, you still look down on me as a live-in son-in-l 13.5kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
- 88 Crazy Son-in-Law 狂婿 Other live-in sons-in-law have pretty miserable lives, but Chen Tie became a live-in son-in-law and somehow ended up living like a lord... 7.2kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves
- 89 The Biggest Menace in the Cultivation World 修仙界第一大祸害 [Mortal’s cultivation journey + defying the heavens + fighting monsters and leveling up] In the cultivation world, you can lack connections, strength, and money, but whatever you do, don’t offend one particular person! He may not even be from the immortal realm, but there’s no one in the entire cultivation world who hasn’t needed his help! That’s right, I’m the person in question, “Spring City’s Timely Rain.” That year, I took down the villainous Boss all by myself. Then the entire cultivation w 849Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 90 The Happy Everyday Life of a Little Cutie in the Immortal Cultivation World 修仙之娇娇的幸福日常 Space + no romance + adored by everyone + heroine is a five-clawed golden dragon hatchling + cozy childcare story + family love + a touch of ensemble cast + from the cultivation realm to countless worlds and then the modern world + not a traditional cultivation story + food + happy living Long Jiao Jiao is the only five-clawed golden dragon girl born in the Dragon Realm in ten thousand years. She was born to be cherished by everyone. She should have been born in the arms of her broad-chested fat 1.3kReads9.2Score141Shelves
- 91 Reborn as the Useless Crown Prince 重生之废物皇太子 Li Jian, a demobilized soldier, is unexpectedly reborn as a disgraced crown prince. He had hoped to stay out of the struggle for power and live a quiet life, keeping his true abilities hidden. But with the other princes constantly bearing down on him, he has no choice but to fight back. He beats the chief minister and kicks the General Who Guards the Nation into submission, bringing the entire court to heel. An enemy princess secretly sends him flirtatious glances, and he goes on to build his ca 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 92 The Number One Live-In Son-in-Law 第一赘婿 My parents disappeared. To gain the ability to find them, I had no choice but to remain mute for ten years. But at just that moment, I was picked to become a live-in son-in-law. My wife may be breathtakingly beautiful, but she has never once treated me kindly. She calls me a useless loser! And today, my ten-year restriction is over! I’m going to turn everything around... 6.8kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves
- 93 The War God Returns to Avenge His Fallen Family 家族覆灭战神归来复仇 As a Nine-Star God of War, he devoted himself to his country and protected its people, only to have his entire family and clan slaughtered. To avenge them, he resigned from his position as God of War, then led a force of the world's most wanted and powerful figures back in a show of strength. 4.6kReads7.2Score285Shelves
- 94 The Perfect Live-In Son-in-Law 极品赘婿 Su Yun comes from the country's most powerful hidden family, whose wealth rivals that of a nation. His status is noble, and his medical skills are second to none. Because of his family's bizarre rules, he has to serve as a live-in son-in-law to the Liu family for five years. He must also endure every blow and insult without fighting back or talking back before he can return to inherit the family fortune. They call it a test of character. Let’s see how Su Yun rises step by step to the top of his 1.8kReads8.3Score1.7kShelves
- 95 The Godlike Live-In Son-in-Law 神级狂婿 They all call me a useless live-in son-in-law. Little do they know I’m a billionaire... 3.1kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves
- 96 Galaxy 2125 2125星河 2125 Star River Lebenswelt is a science-fiction epic set in a quantum universe. It tells the grand story of human civilization seeking a path to “entropy-shadow symbiosis” amid an entropy crisis. The story centers on the young girl Xiao Nuo, chosen by the Programmer Civilization as an “entropy-shadow symbiont.” Bearing a dark-gold totem, she joins her mother Lin Wei, who wields the Chunjun Sword containing constitutional codes; Zhang Ke, a quantum computing genius; Alexei, a descendant of the Pr 1Reads7.5Score—Shelves
- 97 The God of War Woke from Five Years of Foolishness to Find His Brothers Dead 战神痴傻五年哥哥全部死亡 A nine-star general, wielding immense power and unmatched combat prowess, with medical skills second to none. After spending five years in a daze, he wakes to find that his fiancée betrayed him and that all nine of his brothers were set up and killed in battle. Now clear-headed, he begins his revenge, shaking all of Huaguo to its core. 38.5kReads7.9Score2.5kShelves
- 98 A Farming Life for One Person and One Vine! 一人一藤蔓的种田生活！ Transmigration + Alternate World + Spatial Dimension + Wood-Type Superpower + No Romance + Farming + Stockpiling Supplies + Food + A Little Vine + Period Story + Superhuman Strength + Living Alone in the Mountains + Peaceful Daily Life + (I love my daughter! She’s happy, thank you!) Also known as: A Farming Life with One Person and One Vine! A diary-like story! A diary-like story! A diary-like story! Important things are worth saying three times! It’s a story about watching the sun rise and set 5kReads8.4Score676Shelves
- 99 Song Jiaoren, Father of Chinese Constitutionalism 宪政之父宋教仁 The Father of Constitutionalism: Song Jiaoren presents the sweeping life of Song Jiaoren, a pioneer of constitutional government whose story unfolded amid the tumult of the late Qing and early Republican eras. As a founder of modern Chinese constitutionalism, Song Jiaoren called himself “the Fisherman.” With his pen as his sword and his blood as his ink, he carved a path toward constitutional government in an age shrouded in turmoil. In Japan, he translated Western legal codes, introducing const 31Reads—Score—Shelves
- 100 Forced to Become the School Hunk's Girlfriend 被迫与校草做情侣 [Signed for publication; release date pending] [The short drama Fear of Missing That Year Again is now streaming] [Contract Girlfriend] [Pretend Romance Turns Real] [Sweet Flash Marriage] [Dangerous Lover] [Gentle Trap] [Overbearing Campus Heartthrob × Innocent Heroine] “Hmph, woman, do you know you’ve gotten yourself into trouble?” The campus heartthrob Qian Qian corners her against the wall, threatening her until she’s at a loss. “What you overheard in that corner that day is enough to ruin yo 1.2kReads9.5Score673Shelves
