Novels like Middle-Aged Man: A Second Spring
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Middle-Aged Man: A Second Spring, best match first.
- 51 Honey, If You Don’t Love Me, Let Me Go 老公，不爱请放手 After twenty years of sharing life’s joys and hardships with her husband, a wife is betrayed and left to struggle with heartache. For the sake of her child, she focuses on her studies while bearing humiliation and resentment alone. Time and again, she resolves to leave, only to waver when her husband begs her to stay and her own love for him, built over more than twenty years, pulls her back. It is like a drowning person struggling in the water, ready to give up from exhaustion, only for her hus 17.7kReads9.1Score83814d adds
- 52 The Drama Queen Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law 戏精婆媳 A fresh-faced workplace newcomer and a seasoned career woman fight tooth and nail at work, then carry their feud home with them. Cheng Junyi watches the two of them coldly. They aren’t related by blood, but they’re both cut from the same cloth, so neither has any grounds to criticize the other. He decides to sit back and let them wear each other down. 124Reads8.2Score10314d adds
- 53 My Wait for You Has No Deadline 对你的等待没有期限 Four years ago, Xiao Xinmiao, heir to the powerful Xiao family of the capital, lost his sight and became paralyzed from the waist down in an accident. Desperate to save her bedridden mother, Qin Yuxi was forced to go to the Xiao family to care for him. There, she accidentally ended up sleeping with Xiao Xinmiao. On New Year's Eve, his nominal fiancée, Qin Lingman, learned that Xiao Xinmiao had fully recovered and took credit for Qin Yuxi's efforts. With her heart in pieces, Qin Yuxi left the cou 31Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 54 The Runaway Housewife 逃跑的家庭主妇 At forty, Su Meng was manipulated by her husband into having a second child. Her younger daughter’s birth was an impulsive decision, and the start of a nightmarish life. Standing on the balcony of her home on the eighteenth floor, she suddenly thought that jumping might be the only way to find true release… The loneliness, helplessness, pessimism, despair, and weariness with everything made her realize she was ill, seriously ill. And the only thing that might cure her was to run away… Escape, ge 1kReads—Score10214d adds
- 55 Unemployed at Thirty, I Awaken the Family Support System 三十岁失业，我觉醒养家系统 [An ordinary person’s comeback + everyday life + unemployment + odd jobs + starting a business + System] Chen Peng has just turned thirty when he’s suddenly laid off, caught completely off guard and powerless to do anything about it. He sends out resumes everywhere, looking for work, but as an older college graduate, he can’t compete with the fresh-faced elite. For now, he has no choice but to make ends meet delivering food. But his parents, wife, and daughter all need money. Car payments, mortg 150Reads5.6Score714d adds
- 56 Back on My Feet: I Paid Off 500,000 Yuan in Online Loans with My Own Hands 上岸：我靠双手还清五十万网贷 On a farm in Northeast China, Wang Chen, a 33-year-old married farmer, falls deeper and deeper into online-loan debt as he struggles to pay for his daughter's medical treatment and keep his agricultural business running. This is the story of how he eventually turns his desperate situation around. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 A Woman’s Married Life 女人的婚姻生活 This story follows three women through the joys and sorrows of married life. Huang Zijun, Hua Rumi, and Rong Shanshan are close friends, and each has a family of her own. As the saying goes, every household has its own troubles… 5.4kReads9.1Score51414d adds
- 58 I Got Divorced at Sixty, and Only Then Did the System Arrive 六十岁离婚，系统才来 After sixty-year-old Chen Shu gets divorced, his Game of Life System activates! Sign in daily to have 10,000 yuan automatically deposited into his bank account. He can also earn rewards by completing Game of Life events. So Chen Shu starts doing things he never did before and taking roads he never dared to travel! The things he missed out on in his youth, he finally gets in old age! Also known as: [Divorced at Sixty, Suddenly Became a Tycoon!] [At Sixty, the Tycoon System Finally Arrived!] 13.2kReads7.6Score1.2k14d adds
- 59 The Many Faces of Marriage 婚姻的姿态 Four ways to approach marriage: something you cherish, something you can live with, something you must endure, or something you abandon! How will three women struggling with different marital dilemmas choose their paths and save themselves? Will they rise from the depths and face their problems bravely, give in to despair and give up, or let out a helpless sigh? Choosing a marriage matters. Facing it matters. Making it work matters even more! Lin Yi is an elementary school teacher. Her pregnancy 2Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 60 What’s Wrong with Becoming the Richest Man by Living Off My Wife? 吃软饭吃成首富怎么了？ He started out as a live-in son-in-law, but kept striving to rise. With the advantage of knowing what lay ahead, he stirred up a storm that swept across the world... Through his own efforts, he changed the global landscape of science and technology, leaving Europe and America with nothing to say! 468Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 61 Blueberry, the Leftover Woman 剩女蓝莓 Blueberry is an unmarried woman who’s still living at home. She has two unreliable best friends: Mihua is a bit of a flirt who teases men and ended up kicked out by her husband with nothing, while Feifei loves mahjong and dreams only of marrying into a wealthy family… Three women, and plenty of drama. Love, ethics, human nature… They say hotpot is all about the lively world around the table. Our story begins with a hotpot meal… The story is a slow burn. I hope you’ll enjoy it! 42Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 I Only Got a Tan, But My Heart Turned Black Too 我只是晒黑了但心也黑了 A story about how Qiao Bai, after being reborn, exploits opportunities around the world and gets away clean. “Ah Hong, hear me out... No, wait, let me explain. I was filming in Silicon Valley and looking for young actresses, but I’m a good man...” 695Reads8.2Score10214d adds
- 63 Housewife: My Husband Wants a Divorce 家庭主妇：老公想离婚 Chen Mofei is the head of the hospital's gynecology department, and Tao Yan is a housewife. They were once a harmonious couple, but Tao Yan has a sharp tongue and a kind heart. Her cutting, hurtful words repeatedly push her husband's patience to the limit... The messy, petty troubles of ordinary people! The story takes its time getting going. I hope you'll enjoy it! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 64 Rising to the Top in Midlife 人到中年之青云直上 Xiao Yi was middle-aged when he was sentenced to prison for an illegal loan. Three years later, when he walked out of the prison gates, everything he had once owned was gone. His career, family, and wife had all left him. Then one phone call completely changed his fate. He returned to his old workplace and carefully worked his way up, earning promotion after promotion. From then on, his fortunes turned around. He rode against the current and lived life on his own terms! 4.9kReads9.1Score61514d adds
- 65 A Conspiracy Within the Marriage 婚内合谋 After the passion fades, the leads settle into a dull married life, paying off their debts and living without intimacy. Then the male lead's best friend cheats, and through a twist of fate, the female lead receives hush money of 300,000 yuan. Her desire to make money suddenly awakens, and she joins forces with her husband to start a business. As they make money hand over fist, they rediscover the passion of their romance. Greed and the desires of love and hate collide in a tangle of human nature 61Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 Our Long River of Years 我们的岁月长河 Our Long River of Years is divided into three parts. Following the ordinary lives of three generations of Zhao Jiafu’s family, railway workers, it spans from the 1950s to the 2020s. It recounts the joys and sorrows, happiness and heartbreak, and everyday troubles experienced by the three generations of the Zhao family and the ordinary people around them over the long river of time. It depicts the turbulent lives of ordinary people as the times change and society develops. Time flows like a river 180Reads—Score—14d adds
- 67 Middle-Aged: From the Start, a Pure and Innocent Campus Belle Blocks My Door and Calls Me Dad 人到中年：开局清纯校花堵门叫爸 Shocking! A Kyoto University librarian was cornered by a campus beauty from the freshman class, who called him Dad. Is this a distortion of human nature or a collapse of morality? It was September, the start of the golden autumn. The freshmen had only just arrived when a post suddenly went viral on Kyoto University's campus forum. Li Chengyuan, one of the people involved, was utterly baffled. This wasn't a prank: the pure and beautiful campus star who had suddenly shown up really was his daughte 1.5kReads7.0Score11214d adds
- 68 The Husband Swap 换夫记 Xue Mingming married simply because she'd reached the right age, only to discover that her husband wasn't the right person for her. She settled into a life that felt like going through the motions. Then she crossed paths with Nie Qiyuan, a former high school classmate whose career was on the brink of bankruptcy and whose marriage was hanging by a thread, though neither recognized the other. How should these two married, middle-aged people handle their work, their lives, and their feelings??? A b 18.3kReads8.6Score1.6k14d adds
- 69 A Man at Thirty 男人三十 When he woke up, he somehow had a wife. 268Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 70 Starting My Life Over After Winning 27.91 Million in the Lottery 彩票中奖2791万后的人生重启 Ordinary people are always confused and struggling, weighed down by all kinds of worries. If a windfall suddenly came your way, how might life change for ordinary people like you and me? 1.3kReads—Score10214d adds
- 71 Espionage in Marriage 婚姻谍中谍 After speaking at his company’s annual gala, Ouyang Haotian realized his wife had been gone for a while. When he saw her return to the banquet hall, he noticed what looked like a hickey on her neck. From then on, a rift grew between the couple. But when Ouyang Haotian uncovered the truth, it was not at all what he expected… 4.7kReads7.2Score36614d adds
- 72 The Defiant Flower Spirit: Doted on by Five Powerful Senior Brothers 逆天花精：五个大佬师兄宠溺无限 [Transmigration + powerful characters + lighthearted comedy + doting romance + happy ending] Wow, I transmigrated! Fantastic!! Oh… has anyone ever heard of transmigrating into a flower? And not even a remarkable one, but an ordinary pea flower? ...All right, maybe this flower is a little special, but no matter how special it is, it’s still a flower… Oh… I want to move my arms and stretch my legs… But where are my arms and legs?… 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 The Flowers Blur My Eyes 乱花渐迷眼 Wen Juan and Lan Cheng were once a loving couple. They both had steady jobs and earned a comfortable living. On weekends and holidays, they often spent time with Wen Juan's classmate Li Run and his wife, Wang Ze and his wife. The two families were so close that they shared everything and had no secrets from each other. As time went by, Wen Juan, who loved playing mahjong, and Wang Ze, who loved it just as much, spent more and more time together. Before they knew it, their purely friendly feeling 326Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 Love Blossoms on a Spring Night 春夜喜你 Traditional-style singer Jiang Shiyi shot to fame, captivating fans with his melodious, graceful opera-style singing. Just as he was enjoying both fame and fortune, traditional Peking opera fans criticized him: “Neither one thing nor the other. You’re insulting our national treasure.” Then one day, Fu Yanqing, the Peking opera world’s resident heartthrob, sang an opera-style passage in one of Jiang Shiyi’s traditional-style songs. The devotees on both sides immediately started attacking each oth 61Reads5.3Score—14d adds
- 75 The Story of Fei Xin’s Daughter 飞新的女传 [Marriage + Domestic Abuse + Divorce + Blind Date + Online Romance + Finding True Love + Sweet Romance + Silent Treatment] At twenty, Fei Xin was set up by her parents, went on a blind date, got married, suffered domestic abuse, and divorced. At twenty-three, she met an online boyfriend five years younger than her. They got married and had a child! Married Life + Sweet Romance + Silent Treatment —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 The Mother Goddess Above 母神大人在上 [Adorable Kids + Fantasy + Superpowers + Devoted Couple] A woman is near death. To fulfill her mission, she steals the seed of the man she rescued. Who could have known that he was a mysterious mafia boss? Believing a young woman had outsmarted him, how could he possibly let it go? Six years later, a little boy and a little girl arrive hand in hand, accompanied by the spirit of their mother, who died two years ago... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 A Love Triangle in Marriage 婚姻里的三角恋 [Contemporary realistic fiction + the married life of ordinary people in Beijing + love triangles in marriage + real struggles] Bai Xue and Wang Yang are a young married couple living in Beijing. Wang Yang is a typical “phoenix man,” a country boy who made it big in the city. After ten years of marriage, he cheats on her. After they divorce, Bai Xue meets another man, and her new life begins… What makes this book special: A woman faces betrayal in her marriage, but after the hardship comes 1.6kReads8.8Score15414d adds
- 78 A Single Mother’s Road to Redemption 一个单亲妈妈的救赎之路 I was a woman left single, and by the time I reached middle age, becoming a single mother was bound to turn my life upside down. At the halfway point of life, I’ve been through everything you can imagine, and even things you can’t. So what? The middle of life is a battlefield, and I am a shield, guarding a corner of tenderness amid the chaos. Halfway through life, I’ll be my own rock, pressing forward through disorder, gentle yet strong. Through half a lifetime of storms, I give it everything. A 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 Guangzhou Almost Got Snow 广州差点飘雪 A hidden heiress is cheated on by a gold-digging man who plans to leave her with nothing, only for her to give him a brutal face-slapping in return... My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 That Year, Because of the Campus Belle, I Ran Off to Guangdong to Become a Handsome Lad 那年因为校花，我跑路广东当靓仔 [Jianghu]+ [Workplace]+ [Romance]+ [No System]+ [Not reborn] [Based on the author’s real experiences working in Guangdong, this is a story about migrant workers in cities like Dongguan and Shenzhen. This is not a wish-fulfillment novel, so don’t read it if that’s not your thing!] In 1997, Zhang Zaiye, Li Yaocong, Jiang Xinyue, and others met while working summer jobs in Guangdong, and formed a deep friendship. At the time, Dongguan’s economy was growing at a breakneck pace. Workers poured in fr 7Reads—Score114d adds
- 81 Me: The Richest Man's Dad, Caught Cheating by the Whole Internet? 我：首富他爹，被全网捉奸？ After returning from another world, he finds that his son has become the richest man in the country and his grandson is a city-dwelling Dragon King. Great, now he can retire in peace. But somehow, he’s become the “homewrecker” everyone online despises. So much for ending his life with his reputation intact. 195Reads7.7Score15614d adds
- 82 The Secrets of a Tycoon's Wife in the City 都市神豪妻子的秘密 Ling Feng, the sole heir to the capital's foremost family, once gave everything up for love. He concealed his identity and married the woman he loved, Nie Xiaoyu. Their once happy marriage now hangs by a thread after his wife is suspected of cheating. While investigating, Ling Feng realizes he must reclaim his identity to face the crises that could emerge at any moment... From then on, Ling Feng sets out on the road to the top, surrounded by the deep loyalty of brothers and the passionate devoti 622Reads7.0Score10214d adds
- 83 A Thirty-Year-Old Man: His Second Wife 男人三十：二婚之妻 After his career fell apart and his beautiful wife betrayed him, he had no choice but to take a job as a driver for a company. But life is unpredictable, and no one can know what tomorrow holds. When his boss dies in a car accident, he leaves behind a young, beautiful widow. A new romance now lies before him… 148Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 84 Beneath the Lantern, I Met the Bright Moon 伏灯遇皎月 (Marriage first, love later + winning her back + happy ending, a refined, aloof neurologist × a levelheaded, independent bank teller) Before meeting Shen Jinwei, Guan Qiaoyi spent every day wondering when she could quit her job. After meeting him, she was dazzled by his good looks and impulsively married him on the spot. “Hi. Let's get married.” After the wedding, her husband was gentle and considerate, emotionally steady, and there were no complicated in-law problems. Their married life was har 53Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 85 Urban Hunter 都市猎人 After saving a girl who was about to jump, he embarked on a road of no return... Even if things get a little angsty early on, you can rest assured and read to the end. It absolutely has a happy ending for everyone! Keep reading, and you'll discover a different kind of excitement. 881Reads8.6Score10014d adds
- 86 A Collection of Modern Shanghai Stories 上海现代故事集 Volume Two: A New Shanghai Mom. She has a second child, a son and a daughter, though her daughter’s troubles in middle school already have her at her wits’ end. She used to think she’d be happy as long as she had a modestly comfortable life, and at least she could count on her husband. But then her deranged sister-in-law shows up and turns both families’ lives into a complete mess! Volume One: An only daughter who has been abroad for twenty years rushes back to Shanghai to claim her grandmother 204Reads—Score—14d adds
- 87 The Man Next Door 男邻居 Qiao Mai, a country girl, endures a rough journey from her wedding and childbirth to miscarriage and divorce. Over the course of twelve years of marriage, the special sweetness of being each other’s “darling” fades amid her husband’s disrespect and inaction. Her affection is gradually extinguished by the havoc wreaked by her mother-in-law and three sisters-in-law, until the marriage finally ends in divorce. The story begins with a man living downstairs listening to his neighbors having sex in th 84Reads9.5Score—14d adds
- 88 2015: Starting with an MCN 2015，从MCN开始 One day in late May 2015, Xu Chu had a dream. In it, he saw the next ten years of his life... The scenes from the dream remained crystal clear even after he woke up. Suddenly, he felt that perhaps he could change the way he lived and make a different life for himself. MCN + livestreaming, curated products + smart manufacturing, AI + humanoid robots This is not an influencer novel. The influencer elements in the early chapters are just the start of his career and a way to earn seed money. Afte 994Reads5.5Score10414d adds
- 89 Beyond the Walls, Where Do We Go? 围墙之外，何去何从 [No fixed couples, and readers with strong moral qualms should stay away! This novel loves pairing people in unexpected ways, and the ex-husband eventually becomes the son-in-law!] [All kinds of tangled relationships, mutual scheming, love and hate, but in the end everyone gets a happy ending!] [Everyone’s status gets reshuffled, and each person finds their own path to happiness! Hahaha~~] She watches her husband give her the green hat, then returns the favor in kind. Life is this thrilling, and 31Reads—Score—14d adds
- 90 A Teacher’s Heart Endures, a Dream of Justice Takes Flight 师心未改，法梦初燃 My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 91 Workplace Temptation: The Ambitions of a Middle-Aged Man 职场诱惑：中年大叔的野望 [Ultimate Temptation + Push and Pull to the Limit + Workplace Intrigue + A Rookie’s Guide to Growth] After three years of marriage, Zhang Jun is once again sent to work in another city, leaving him and his wife together only once a month. Then she appears, and everything changes. The temptation is irresistible, and he falls in an instant... (The blurb may not do it justice, but the story is absolutely gripping.) This novel is grounded in reality. There is no System or supernatural power. It is e 22Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 92 After Getting Caught Cheating 出轨被捉后 After cheating and divorcing, the heroine, Pang Yan'er, finds her life in shambles. Watch how human nature changes… May her story serve as a warning to everyone! Marriage takes work, so cherish the happy life you have! 115Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 93 The Seven-Year Itch: Betrayal and Redemption 七年之痒：背叛与救赎 He Qingfeng had been married to his wife, Gu Manting, for seven years. His wife was beautiful and filial, their daughter lively and adorable, and He Qingfeng was successful in his career. They were the model couple in everyone’s eyes. But an unexpected discovery by a friend sent the life He Qingfeng had thought so happy plunging into an endless abyss. 64Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 94 It's Only Fifty 不过是五十而已 An inspirational, unyielding story of midlife crisis, workplace struggles, bank managers and tellers, married life, and everyday urban life. This book tells the story of Huang Wenxue, a bank manager facing a midlife crisis. She is at that awkward age when she is considered too old to find a new job, yet still too young to retire. How will she answer the unavoidable questions surrounding her career, marriage, family, children, and caring for her aging parents? Even in middle age, even when confro 432Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 95 The Workplace: Auntie Sent Me Undercover 职场：阿姨派我做卧底 Hou Xiaoqiang is caught cheating by his wife in bed, making Chen Sijie and Qian Guozhong, who work at the same company, feel that a storm is coming. Everything grows more mysterious. Watch Chen Sijie find his footing in this bizarre workplace…! 250Reads—Score—14d adds
- 96 A Marriage of Spies 婚战谍中谍 This book contains toxic material. Readers who are not emotionally mature should read it with a guardian. Married readers should read it alone while their spouses are away. This story is entirely fictional, and all events are dramatized for the plot. Please don’t compare them to your own experiences, and remember to cultivate sound values, a healthy outlook on life, and a proper worldview. 15.7kReads8.6Score2k14d adds
- 97 Middle Age 人到中年 My wife cheated on me, my brother turned against me, and at thirty, I hit the lowest point of my life! When money is at stake, everyone shows their true, ugly faces. Betrayed by family and confronted with the greed of friends, I was pushed into an abyss of despair by countless grasping hands. I had no choice but to struggle back to my feet and reach for the sunshine that belonged to me! 3kReads8.7Score38814d adds
- 98 Middle Age: City of Desire 人到中年：欲望之都 [Urban] + [Everyday Life] + [Special Agent] + [Sound Values] The story begins when the male lead, Li Wujiao, retires from service and comes home late at night, hoping to surprise his wife. Instead, he discovers that his wife, Jiang Zhirou, hasn't come home, and someone is harassing her... What? You say your grandfather was once a big shot in the Magic City? And your father is a financial tycoon there, too? No need to panic... Watch a retired agent prove that retirement hasn't dulled his skills. 6.1kReads9.0Score60514d adds
- 99 A Cigarette 一支烟 I stood up and staggered toward the exit. I struggled to push away each person who came to help me. I didn't take the elevator. Step by step, I climbed the stairs to the rooftop. When I pushed open the rooftop door, a hint of late autumn's cool breeze brushed my face. The light was so bright that I had to squint. I could clearly see her. Across the rooftop stood a long-haired girl. She said, “Could I have a cigarette?” If you're willing, I'll love you forever. If you're not, I'll choose to pine 89Reads—Score—14d adds
- 100 My Mother-in-Law Forgot She Was Once a Daughter-in-Law Too 婆婆忘了自己曾经也是媳 The moment a woman marries into her husband’s family, she is sincere and wholehearted in the way she treats her in-laws. Yet some mothers-in-law insist their daughters-in-law go through the same hardships they once endured. They suffered as daughters-in-law themselves, so why make life hard for another woman? In the phrase “mother-in-law and daughter-in-law,” the mother-in-law comes first. If she can’t be a good mother-in-law, how can she expect a good daughter-in-law? Relationships go both ways 94Reads—Score—14d adds
