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.
- 151 This Tycoon Only Wants to Pursue His Own Son's Mother 这个首富，只想追他亲儿子的妈妈 "Feel-good story + sweet romance + one heroine + business battles" Seven years later, Lu Cheng, wealthy enough to rival a nation, returns to his hometown of Nancheng. The moment he steps off his private jet, he discovers that the female CEO has given birth to his son! “Uncle, are you Lu Cheng? If I'm not mistaken, then you might be my dad.” “Dad, honestly, do you still want to be with Mom?” “Dad, have you never been in love? Acting like this, how could you ever win Mom over?” “Dad, did you do so 1.8kReads8.2Score11814d adds
- 152 The Hidden Wife 隐妻 [The comic adaptation is now available! Tap “Adaptation Theater” in the lower-right corner of any page of this book to watch instantly. The original novel and short drama each have their own appeal. Share it with your friends!] No rebirth, no transmigration, and no System golden finger, just the true golden years of an entire generation! Having fled an arranged marriage, he joins the tide of migrant workers heading south. In a southern metropolis brimming with both opportunity and challenges, he 790Reads6.2Score10014d adds
- 153 My Greatest Love, My Deepest Pain 挚爱，至痛 Lin Nan was born into a highly educated family. Beautiful from birth, she was her parents’ cherished darling. Why, then, did she eventually lose her father’s affection? Sent away to board at school in another city, she was lucky enough to meet a kindred spirit. The two soon became inseparable, with nothing they couldn’t talk about. But then, without warning, her good friend suddenly vanished without a trace. Lin Nan grew into an accomplished young woman, graceful and admired by all. Then she was 7Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 154 The Family's Hidden Guards 家族暗卫 A story about rural revitalization, bringing a family back together and creating an ideal life. Before the Spring Festival in 2025, my second uncle asked me to return to the village to meet him. He handed me a black stone passed down through our family and told me to inherit the duty of the family’s secret guards, protecting our family’s development from the shadows. I also inherited a fortune passed down through the family, along with the friendship of eight families who had been close to o 7.8kReads—Score1k14d adds
- 155 The Woman Who Destroyed Her Family 把家毁了的女人 The Woman Who Ruined Her Family, also known as The Reckless Woman Truck Escort. This is the story of Yang Xu, an ordinary woman whose laughably absurd behavior turns her life into a complete mess. She’ll make you laugh, but you’ll also find her infuriating, pitiable, and hard to forgive... The writing is witty and humorous, and the story moves quickly. I hope you enjoy it! 690Reads8.6Score10214d adds
- 156 Aunt Mei 媚姨 Male Lead: Ding Yuan Female Lead: Liu Meiyi No one is reborn, and there is no System. This is an era of struggle belonging to the older generation! That year, Ding Yuan earned top marks in the imperial examinations, only to have his life stolen from him when his stepmother conspired with her family to switch his results. His father, unaware of the truth, set out on a rainy night to sell goods in the mountains and raise money for Ding Yuan to retake the exams. But the tractor overturned in a ravi 5.6kReads8.8Score47914d adds
- 157 The Loyalty and Betrayal of Marriage 婚姻的忠诚与背叛 Kang Chuanzong and his wife, Su Miao, were both natives of a city on the southeastern coast. In their county, their families could be called Brahmins. They had countless relatives, and all their aunts, uncles, and cousins were either in business or department heads and directors in various government agencies. So their marriage was practically an alliance. Though they had met through a matchmaking arrangement, their life after marriage was quiet and uneventful. Thanks to the wealth accumulated b 2.5kReads8.2Score13914d adds
- 158 Xuanhuan: Just Deposed in a Coup, I Get the Human Emperor's Banner 玄幻：刚被篡位，奖励人皇幡 Invaders from another world arrive, and the demons make their first appearance. Prince Regent Lu Yuan gathers a hundred thousand elite soldiers and storms the imperial palaces of the various nations, striking terror into all who hear of it. At the frozen abyss of the North Sea, he faces the demons' vanguard. In the end, a hundred thousand soldiers die to seal the demons' passage temporarily. But when Lu Yuan, his cultivation completely destroyed, returns to the imperial city, ready to muster ano 13.3kReads7.4Score1.2k14d adds
- 159 The Neighbor’s Affair 隔壁偷人 An Affair Next Door 65Reads—Score—14d adds
- 160 Foolish Mother 傻娘 My father was dead, my mother had gone mad. The day I came home, I saw someone destroying it... 43.1kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds
- 161 Overnight, the Uncle's Life Bounced Back from Rock Bottom 一夜之间，大叔的生活触底反弹 Gao Weiguo, a middle-aged man born in the 1970s, had thought he would retire from his insurance company in quiet mediocrity. Little did he know that an opportunity that suddenly came his way would completely change his life… 3.9kReads8.7Score30714d adds
- 162 A Different Kind of Youth 不一样的青春味道 Everything came so suddenly, as brief as dew... But she had to learn to accept the unexpected losses life brings: spilled milk, a lost wallet, a friendship broken, a lover gone astray... Overnight, her stable career was swept into a tangled struggle of competing interests, and she nearly lost her job... In a single day, the boyfriend she had loved for years turned and walked away, with a reason that sounded so noble... In an instant, one look seemed to last a lifetime. You suddenly appeared befo 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 163 Died by the River 逝于江河 Two years into their marriage, Meng Ran became pregnant with Yang Peng's child, but something about it all felt wrong. Those choices that seemed so firm were really just hesitant attempts to weigh the pros and cons. “How wonderful it is to be young” was nothing but an illusion. We all once held lofty dreams, but now we live ignobly. Can Meng Ran and Yang Peng clear away the fog, cross the wilderness, and make a steady passage into the real world? Or are they headed for ruin? 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 164 A Xiong in the Workplace 职场阿雄 The notorious “car scandal” made headlines everywhere, and the woman at its center turned out to be Xiong Jun's girlfriend, Shi Tiantian. Furious, Xiong Jun broke up with her. Then Xiong Jun hit the darkest point of his life. See how an ordinary man turns his fortunes around...! No golden finger, just a story grounded in reality! 134Reads—Score—14d adds
- 165 Great-Aunt Xile's Happy Life 姑奶奶喜乐的幸福生活 Home is a sheltered harbor, and family is always there to support you. This is a story about three generations of the Song family living happily in an old building on Tianjin's Five Avenues. It features Tianjin's delicious food, as well as the family's joys and sorrows over the past thirty years. 730Reads9.1Score10414d adds
- 166 Reborn, I Still Can't Resist Thigh-Highs 重生的我，还是拒绝不了黑丝 [Urban Campus] [Everyday Romance] [Multiple Heroines] [Womanizer] [Older Women] [School Beauties] [Best Friends] [Flight Attendants] [Thigh-Highs] [Wish Fulfillment] Put aside your urge to help others and respect their fate. In this life, Liu Jianing chose not to step in and save someone. Since he had been given another chance at life, he was going to enjoy it properly. “Darling... you’re the one I love most... but they’re my wings too...” 595Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 167 She Pushed Her Best Friend Toward Her Husband 她把闺蜜推向了丈夫 Keep your home safe from fire, thieves, and your best friend. When a wife spots signs that something is off with her husband, she wonders if she’s just being paranoid. Still, she stays alert. Things take a winding course, and each time there seems to be a reasonable explanation. But the clues keep piling up, and she can’t help confiding her doubts to her best friend. In the end, the evidence of an affair gradually points to the best friend. 267Reads—Score—14d adds
- 168 A Review of This Life 复盘今生 Wang Yuhan once had a happy family. He and his wife, Yu Meixia, were both teachers. They excelled at their jobs, had a son and a daughter, and were the envy of everyone. But then, one day, it all vanished. If you were the protagonist, how would you react? How would you face betrayal by the person you love and trust most? Drawing on a deep understanding of life, the author tells a moving, vivid story of love and loss, life and death, and tangled passions in plain, flowing prose. The story also ra 750Reads8.8Score10114d adds
- 169 Storm Over Luocheng 洛城风云起 [Urban Romance + Business Warfare + Multiple Heroines + No System] "Do you still want to tonight?" Her question was so direct that I was momentarily at a loss for words. The campus belle has already driven three men to their deaths. Why are you still getting involved with her? At the crucial moment, Sun Tao stopped me. Returning to the place where it all began, I only wanted to put an end to my youthful regrets with the campus belle who had been such a knockout back then. I had no idea she was a 23.9kReads8.3Score3k14d adds
- 170 Searching for You in Miancheng 我在木棉城中寻你 That day, the sudden breakup of the girl he secretly loved gave the down-and-out young man new hope. But after waking from a dream, the first novel he had ever written quietly changed the course of his life. Beneath the kapok trees of Guangzhou, a story of youth and love is unfolding. 6.9kReads8.4Score81914d adds
- 171 Middle-Aged and Surprised: My Whole Family Turns Out to Be the Protagonists 人到中年：全家人竟然都是主角 One day, Chen Tianxiu realized that everyone in his family was acting a little strange. His son stayed out all night every day and even said, “Why should I explain my actions to anyone?” His daughter shut herself away all day, muttering strange words like “System,” “awakening,” and “bloodline.” Most importantly, his wife spent all day clutching her phone and saying things like, “The fairy is amazing!” and “The saintess is mighty!” with all the embarrassing intensity of a chuunibyou. Chen Tianxiu 2.5kReads8.7Score30114d adds
- 172 America: A Chicago Whale 美利坚：芝加哥氪金玩家 [Hardboiled Cop + Undercover + Fighting Fire with Fire + Los Santos + Gotham + Liberty City] Li Bu Si transmigrated to Chicago and got a cash-spending System from the start. His mission: save America's busty babes and go undercover in street gangs... With the System's powers, he spent his way into becoming a beacon of justice and a nemesis of crime! [Choose your starting skill for the Cash-Spending System] [American Quick Draw] [Clear the Way] [Winning People Over with Virtue] [Baton Enthusiast] 11Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 173 Two Abnormal Humans and a Motorcycle 两个非正常人类与摩托车 Love that defies social norms has often been seen as a symbol of courage and freedom, admired and celebrated. This is the one kind of love people will always despise. This is not a novel, just a story from real life. There are no thrills, no climaxes, no pacing, only despair and oppression. It might be of some small help to people who truly love motorcycles, but be prepared to be mocked. This story has an unconventional outlook on life, values, and the world, and portrays a world of abnormal peo 2.2kReads—Score38114d adds
- 174 Like a Dream, Like an Order 如梦如令 [Modern romance + powerful leads + urban life + marriage and relationships + workplace + business rivalry] Song Linbi lifted her chin. The breeze kept teasing the wisps of hair on her forehead until they finally gave in to temptation and softly brushed her playful cheek. “Did you have a good time tonight, Professor Song?” Lin Yilai gently brushed away the breeze, which had lingered on her face, captivated by her beauty. His fingertips traced her chin and lips, then he pressed a deep, lingering k 13Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 175 Mr. Yun, the Richest Man, Your Wife Says Come Home and Watch the Kids 云首富，夫人喊你回家带娃 [Sweet romance + marriage first, love later + love grows over time + raising a child + second marriage + wealthy-family romance + scumbag ex-husband’s regretful chase] When her ex-husband’s first love returned to the country, Yuan Yi finally learned that she had been nothing but a stand-in for the woman he truly loved. Disgusted, Yuan Yi promptly divorced her ex. When no one could talk her out of it, everyone waited to see her struggle after the divorce, mocking her as a divorced mother who had 23.2kReads8.4Score83214d adds
- 176 A Man's Courage 男人胆色 Han Jiang never imagined that a seemingly casual remark from his eldest daughter, “I'm not your biological child,” would come true. It also revealed layer upon layer of dark secrets buried beneath his marriage and family. His wife is a stunning beauty and the richest woman in town. She and Han Jiang have been married for sixteen years and have two sons and three daughters. As if that weren't enough, further paternity tests show that his other two daughters aren't his biological children either 12.8kReads6.4Score95614d adds
- 177 One Glance, A Lifetime of Love 一次回眸，一世情 [Workplace Romance] + [Modern Romance] + [Family] + [Love at First Sight] + [Secret Crush] This is a tangled love story between one woman and three men. Ouyang Bo, a top student from a prestigious university, gives up his promising future to follow her to a remote mountain village and continue a love they both chose. Cheng Xi, the city’s top official, remains true to his first love for twenty years, letting the feelings sparked by their first meeting deepen into a profound love. Rich and handso 1.7kReads9.4Score21714d adds
- 178 Family Business Wars 家族商战 Love and hate collide in the business battles of a family enterprise, amid corporate warfare, marriage, family, and human selfishness, all against the backdrop of the China-US trade war. The son-in-law of a wealthy family, a cad, asks for a divorce, sparking a business battle between companies from China and abroad. The conflict begins with three women battling the scoundrel, then unfolds through schemes within schemes. It's like a modern-day palace intrigue mixed with the Three Kingdoms... 182Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 179 Men’s Forbidden Zone 男人禁区 A wisp of fragrance brushed gently across Zhang Yijin's face. “Ah, where am I?” A beautiful young woman lay in Zhang Yijin's arms, smiling at him. “Brother Jin, we're in a hotel room.” “What? No way. How did we end up together?” Looking at his ex-wife's best friend, Zhang Yijin was completely bewildered. “You got drunk, so I brought you to the hotel!” As she spoke, the beauty leaned close to Zhang Yijin's ear and whispered softly. Suddenly, Zhang Yijin remembered his situation: he had cancer, hi 16Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 180 I’m Being Hunted Across the City for Pursuing an Old Guy 为追老登，我被全城搜捕 I Went on the Run from the Whole City to Pursue an Old Geezer 111Reads—Score—14d adds
- 181 The Strongest Eighty-Year-Old Gatekeeper 最强八十岁门房大爷 I transmigrated and became an eighty-year-old gatekeeper! Just when I was about to despair, my System awakened! Watch as I lounge around at home while my strength shoots up! By the time the road to immortality opens and powerful members of all races fight endlessly to become immortals, I’ll already be an Immortal Emperor! At the end of the Immortal Road, I, the Great Emperor Security Guard, will suppress all opposition! 2.7kReads7.6Score11314d adds
- 182 NBA: Is Kuroko's Basketball Not a Documentary? NBA：难道黑子的篮球不是纪录片？ System, invincibility, and mistaken assumptions. From the start, he fuses with the abilities of Seijuro Akashi from Kuroko's Basketball: the Emperor Eye! Zuo Bai is an utterly ordinary amateur, yet, as every viewer in his livestream watches in disbelief, he effortlessly beats Kyrie Irving! After watching Zuo Bai play, every viewer leaves the same casual comment: “That's it? Zuo Bai hasn't even started trying!” 608Reads8.7Score11514d adds
- 183 What a Lucky Guy, the Campus Beauty Gave Birth to My Twins, a Boy and a Girl 真幸福，校花给我生龙凤胎 [Sweet romance + devoted dad + campus beauty + one heroine + cozy everyday life] The campus beauty fell in love with me. After an unexpected turn of events, Gu Xingchen, who drove for Didi part-time, found himself the proud father of two adorable babies. He had twins, a boy and a girl. From then on, one child in each arm, he lived a sweet life. May there always be someone to watch the sunset with you, and someone to ask if your porridge is warm. It turns out happiness is that simple. 2.4kReads8.9Score19114d adds
- 184 A Little Reunion: Wenjie, Move a Little to the Left 小欢喜：文洁，你往左边靠点 A Little Reunion: Fang Yuan (one heroine) [Complete] Love Apartment: Zhang Wei (multiple heroines) [Complete] I woke up as Fang Yuan from A Little Reunion? A midlife crisis? No ambition? What should I do? Do I have to start striving for success? No, no, take it easy, my friend! There’s nothing wrong with living a quiet, ordinary life. I transmigrated as Zhang Wei from Love Apartment. What? Is he the miserly Zhang Wei whose fiancée ran off? Is it that apartment full of beautiful women? 3.7kReads8.5Score10314d adds
- 185 Life, with Nowhere to Land 人生，无处安放 By middle age, Li Shu's life had become a complete mess. Her marriage had turned cold and distant, her grown son was going down a rebellious path, and her body and mind were steadily wearing down. How could she go on living such a miserable life? 745Reads8.9Score10114d adds
- 186 She Works as a Maid for a Shenzhen Tycoon 她在深圳豪门做保姆 After her husband divorces her, a nurse from a small county town heads south to Shenzhen to support her child and put her younger brother through school. After losing her job, she is hired as a nanny by Miss Chen, a wealthy heiress. She goes through being framed, misunderstood, dismissed, earning her first savings, suffering a miscarriage after being beaten, and heartbreak. In the end, she marries a local bachelor and becomes the leading lady of a wealthy family. As Miss Chen’s nanny, she witnes 6kReads9.2Score72314d adds
- 187 Travel the World in a Custom Camper Van 自改房车行天下 [This book isn’t really a novel. More accurately, it’s a travelogue based on the author’s real experiences, chronicling the entire journey along National Highway 219 by car. If you enjoy traveling, come take a look.] What’s the most important thing about going out for fun? Of course, you have to get out there! What does traveling mean? Some say that traveling ten thousand miles is better than reading ten thousand books. Hu Yonggang believes that the meaning of travel is something you have to dis 1.3kReads9.5Score15514d adds
- 188 My Years in the Wedding Business 我干婚庆这些年 [Life's Big Events + Wedding Industry + Northeastern Comedy + Everyday Family Life + Rich Older Women + Older Sisters] Jin Ge is a male makeup artist and photographer. After personally reporting his biological father and sending him to prison, he returned to his hometown to protect his mother from his father's enemies. He took over the family wedding business, and because of his professional makeup skills, many couples hired him to handle their weddings. The work also gave him a chance to see wh 7.9kReads8.8Score87314d adds
- 189 Middle Age 人到中年 (This book once topped the charts with 2.2 million readers. Recommended for adults aged 25 and over.) Middle age, an unfaithful wife, a career in the doldrums... How can he rise again and escape life's predicament? 2kReads8.5Score16114d adds
- 190 My Heart Fluttered, So I Made a Move! 心动了，行动了！ Title: My Heart’s Racing, So I’m Making a Move! Also known as Adult Love: Flirting with Passion and Desire. [Urban life + Workplace + Contemporary romance + Sweet romance + Mutual devotion + Happy ending + Strong female lead + Two powerful leads] Starting from nothing, she grew from a saleswoman into a domineering CEO. Rising from humble beginnings, a bar singer became a legendary singer and award-winning actor. They met when they had nothing. After one passionate night, she ran away. Ten years 1.2kReads9.0Score11914d adds
- 191 I 'Bought' an Old Man for Fifty Thousand 我用五万“买”个老头 I “Bought” an Old Man for 50,000 120Reads—Score—14d adds
- 192 The Tycoon System Arrives Late, and I Win the Campus Beauty's Heart Again from the Start 神豪系统晚到，开局再次拿下校花 Adapted into short dramas multiple times, so read with confidence. [Wealthy tycoon + one heroine + easygoing daily life + mistaken System + plot-driven] Thirty-eight-year-old Chen Feng has just been laid off when the Happy Family System finally shows up, far too late. “I can help my Host build a happy family. First, you need a wife. I’ve found the campus belle Su Qingnuo. Would you like to pursue her?” Chen Feng looks at his wife, Su Qingnuo, and their son, who’s already in seventh grade, and fa 2.4kReads7.0Score18114d adds
- 193 Bloodshed Brothers and the Woman with a Gun 喋血兄弟和带枪的女人 To love one person is fidelity. To love two is cheating. To love three is a tangled affair... To be loved by one person is happiness. To be loved by two is anxiety. To be loved by three is a disaster... 1.6kReads7.1Score16614d adds
- 194 A Superficial Relationship 肤浅关系 At 27, Shu Wan was still hoping to get married. Then one day, she realized her new boss was looking at her in a rather unusual way. By day, her new boss was all business. By night, he bared his fangs. [Can embracing him be called a revolution?] 2.5kReads8.6Score18814d adds
- 195 A Depressed Person's Soliloquy 抑郁者的独白 An inner monologue from someone living with depression. Just as her life was about to wither away, the will to live drove her to break free with all her strength from the invisible chains holding her back. Suddenly, she understood that there are many ways to live. This book can also be seen as the author's own journey of redemption and healing through a life on the road. It also introduces the scenery and local culture of the places she visited. 47Reads—Score—14d adds
- 196 He’s the Local Guns-and-Blades Big Shot. Why Mess with Him? 他是本地刀枪炮啊，你惹他干嘛 [Slice of life + no System] Who could have guessed that Zhao Jinnian, a rich young man with a fortune worth hundreds of millions, would be reborn? In his previous life, he returned from studying abroad eager to make a name for himself and put his ambitions into practice. Instead, every venture lost money until he began to question his entire existence. Now that he’s got a second life, Zhao Jinnian has accepted that he’s ordinary and finally figured it out: how much money is ever enough? Time to 94.1kReads7.1Score6.7k14d adds
- 197 A 200,000-Yuan Bride Price to Marry a Construction Worker 二十万彩礼，嫁给工地男 [The rating has only just opened and will rise] [Dowry Controversy] + [A Marriage Full of Misery] + [Multiple Male Leads] + [A Tense Push and Pull] + [Desperate, Obsessive Love] (Not reborn, not transmigrated, no golden finger) After more than six years of working, He Sui still hadn't paid off her online loans. Instead, her debt kept growing. Every New Year, her father nagged her about getting married until she was numb to it. Finally, He Sui steeled herself and got married. She had her own litt 110Reads8.1Score10914d adds
- 198 Everyday Life in the City: A Rich Heir in Beijing 都市日常：富二代在京城 "Love in the Mortal World: My Wild Wife in the Capital" My name is Tang Feng. I used to be a combat sports athlete and achieved some impressive results. After retiring, I started a new life. I came to the capital to experience life, embarking on a winding, realistic, and thrilling journey. From the start, I shared a rental apartment. The landlady would later become my wife. She was beautiful and wild. 2kReads8.7Score14314d adds
- 199 The Little Housekeeper at Lawyer Mao's Home 毛律师家的小保姆 For the sake of the man she loves, who is ill, college student Lü Chenchen gives up her white-collar office job and chooses the better-paying work of a nanny. After a few twists and turns, she ends up in Mao Yuanning’s household. The Mao family has a complicated history. Mao Yuanning’s stepmother isn’t his biological mother, but his maternal aunt. His wife is the daughter of his stepmother’s first love, spoiled into a willful, delicate young woman. After more than ten years of marriage, the coup 4.8kReads9.5Score72514d adds
- 200 Reborn in America: Starting Out by Squeezing the Foreigners for Profit 重生米国：从割老外韭菜开始 Reborn in America by a twist of fate, Su Jie becomes an online celebrity and reinvents himself as a self-help guru. A crowd of foreigners sits before him: “So many employees betrayed me. Boom, I gave them a million dollars. I give every employee who betrays me a million. The ones who stay loyal will be worth hundreds of millions someday! Let me hear you clap!” “Yeah!” The foreigners in the audience applaud like crazy. There's nothing sweeter than fleecing foreigners! Watch Su Jie go from selling 37Reads8.1Score—14d adds
