Novels like An Old Friend Comes for No Reason
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- 151 Transmigrating to Become the Handsomest Man in the Imperial Capital 穿越之帝都第一帅 The Mu family has a spoiled young heir who does nothing all day but eat and sleep. He’s as round as a ball, yet still tries to woo the capital’s most handsome man. People call him a toad lusting after a swan, and pelt him with eggs whenever he goes out. One day, after Mu Yun finishes his training, he grabs the collar of Luo Feng, the capital’s top heartthrob, and snarls, “You’re the one who shamelessly chased after me, but everyone insults me like a dog. How is that fair?” “Come on, calm down.” 28Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 152 I Opened a Clubhouse in Another World 穿到异世开会所 A certain lackey clicked his tongue in amazement: Gu Daoxin trashed the First Prince’s brothel in the south of the city, and the Prince of Zhennan actually helped clean up after him! A certain high minister scoffed disdainfully: He’s only just been promoted, yet he’s already so arrogant. His Highness is wise; sooner or later, he’ll cast him aside! Years later... A certain lackey exclaimed in shock: Gu Daoxin has been made Duke Dingguo! The imperial decree was just issued! A certain high minister 95Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 153 Reunited in the Heart of the Lake 重逢，在湖光深处 One shake brought two people thousands of miles apart together, but their growing connection was burdened by too many things beyond their control. What is meant to be will come to pass; what isn’t, cannot be forced. It’s just a shame… 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 154 I Gave Myself to the Enemy Prince the Day the City Fell 城破那日，我委身敌国太子 The Day the City Fell, I Gave Myself to the Enemy Prince 332Reads—Score914d adds
- 155 When the Tears Run Dry 清泪尽 He never imagined that his gentle, loyal little guard could be as savage as a wolf. Not only did he seize his kingdom and slaughter his subjects, he also imprisoned and humiliated him. He knows the past is like smoke, but how could a love this deep simply be cast aside? 71Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 156 Extreme Suppression 极度抑制 [Two male leads + chasing one's husband to the crematorium + wealthy families] Eleven years later, Song Lenian, recently released from prison, runs into his former lover once again. After all these years, the man is still as spirited as ever, and has become an even richer big shot. Meanwhile, in those eleven years, Song Lenian lost his family, abandoned his studies, and was left carrying a crushing burden of guilt that was never his to bear. Song Lenian has no desire to ask why the man left him 199Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 157 Forbidden Palace, Forbidden Love 禁宫虐恋 A Tormented Romance in the Forbidden Palace 70Reads—Score—14d adds
- 158 After I Transmigrated Into a Book, I Became the Heartthrob's Favorite 穿书后我成了万人迷的心尖宠 The moment Jiang Yong opened his eyes, he discovered he had transmigrated into a book as a cannon-fodder character who loved courting death. In the end, the popular big shot schemed against him and left him to die miserably in the street. Sure, he’d brought it on himself, but that was way too cruel! Jiang Yong resolved to stay away from the popular heartthrob and avoid anything connected to him. That was the only way to protect his life. Except... Hey, heartthrob, why do you keep staring at me? 115Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 159 After We Broke Up, the Baby's Father Regretted It 分手后孩子他爸后悔了 Three years ago, Qin Jiu Chi cornered Wen Wanzhao, who had just stepped down from the awards podium, and asked with a cheeky grin, “I want to find out if law students are as good with their mouths as they are at arguing.” But Wen Wanzhao sneered and shot back, “Sir, that's harassment. I have evidence.” Three years later, Qin Jiu Chi gripped Wen Wanzhao by the throat, eyes red, and asked, “Is the child mine?” All he saw in reply was Wen Wanzhao shakily signing: Sir, this has nothing to do with yo 332Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 160 You Are the Sunshine of My World 你是我世界的骄阳 [Heartbreaking + Bad Ending] Blurb One: Shi Fan was born on Children's Day, yet grew up in the mire. He longed for a glimmer of light, for someone to free him from the shackles of fate, for someone to heal his shattered heart. Blurb Two: Would you let me carve out the cinnabar mole in your heart and take its place? ----- Jiang Chenrui When a sunny school bully meets a boy whose heart is in pieces, can he lead him out of the abyss? 60Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 161 Bending at the Waist 折腰 Blurb: Zhou Xingzhi x Su Zheshen Su Zheshen sacrificed all his pride for love, but never got so much as a confession of affection from Zhou Xingzhi. Some people are destined to be inescapable, yet impossible to love. 25Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 162 Eight Years to Make Good 限期八年 “I’m sorry. I love you very much.” “I hope that in your next life, you can treat me right.” Their eight-year affair, hidden in the shadows, was riddled with misunderstanding and hurt. Ji Nan thought they would spend the rest of their lives together, only to hear Zhang Hui say, “I can’t go on anymore.” 119Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 163 One Day as the Emperor's Consort, Never Bowing Low: The Cuckoo's Blood-Tinged Cry 一朝侍帝未折腰，杜鹃啼血 The final book in the series about Han Zigao and Emperor Wen of Chen as its two male leads. This story is heartbreaking from beginning to end, detailing the tragic ending of both protagonists. The third male lead is Chen Xu, Prince of Ancheng. The execution of Hou Andu finally made him resolve to stop being the weapon used to kill others. He resolutely abandoned him, leaving him truly alone in Taicheng. When was it that the gray-white moonlight revealed the bone-deep chill of the palace walls, w 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 164 Kim Eun-ning’s First Book 金恩宁的第一本书 Arrogant, unhinged wealthy heir + beautiful, strong, tragic top student + dog-training romance + chasing his wife to the crematorium Supporting couple: a rabid mad dog who refuses to let go + a delicate, graceful beauty like a white jade pearl The young master’s malice always comes out of nowhere, and his love is just a passing whim. He once lazily exhaled smoke and said, “It was just something stupid I said on a whim.” He also once stood there with red-rimmed eyes, using every means at his disp 31Reads—Score—14d adds
- 165 The Emperor Dotes Only on His Rebellious Minister 皇上独宠谋逆之臣 Shen Jue had loved him for years and only wanted to stay quietly by his side. Who could have guessed that once the man ascended the throne, he would not only destroy Shen Jue's family, but also bind him to his side, take his body, and strip him of his dignity? Misunderstandings will eventually be cleared up. But even an emperor can no longer make a heart that has died start beating again! “Do you think you're still the high and mighty emperor here? Let me tell you, you're nothing in my eyes! We 423Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 166 Captive Phoenix in His Arms: The Ruthless Emperor's Prisoner 俘凰入罗帷，狠戾帝君掌心囚 When the Cangxuan Kingdom fell, its legitimate eldest princess, once revered and surrounded by every luxury, was cast from her heavenly heights into the deepest hell. Chu Yan had once been held hostage in Cangxuan. When he was being humiliated, the kingdom’s eldest princess, Fan Hua, came to his rescue. They grew up together and fell in love, but a conspiracy made Chu Yan hate the entire Cangxuan royal family. After years of plotting, he destroyed her kingdom, trampled on her dignity, and forced 273Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 167 The Beloved Virtuous Empress 独宠贤后 The Protector General's residence is a hereditary noble household passed down through generations. Lin Xijin, the fourth son born to a concubine, was bullied from childhood and spent six whole years living in the servants' quarters; The emperor bestowed the courtesy name "Xian" on his fourth son, Zhao Moqian, a prince famed for his many victories on the battlefield, making him Prince Xian. Yet, both openly and behind the scenes, the emperor cut off his claim to the throne; 382Reads9.0Score10314d adds
- 168 My Fiancé Died Before Me and Never Changed His Heart, While I Changed Mine After I Died 未婚夫原来死得比我早还没变心，而我死了就变心 My fiancé turned out to have died before me and never stopped loving me, while I changed my heart after he died 151Reads—Score—14d adds
- 169 Silently, I Thought It Was a Song 默以为歌 Short-tempered, childish top × stubborn beauty bottom (One-on-one + a huge bucket of melodrama + no regard for morals + rekindled love) If it's not for you, just leave. Don't force yourself to read. Yuan Moyan was a ray of light in Ning Ge's heart. But Yuan only saw him as the cuckoo who had taken over another bird's nest. He hated and despised him, and wanted him gone. By the time all the misunderstandings were cleared up, Ning Ge had already left, sick and frail. Only then did Yuan realize he 278Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 170 A Man of Principle 君子不群 Zhou Chi had been a constable at the prefectural office for five years. He'd just solved the easiest case of his career when he ran into the most troublesome person imaginable. That handsome young master with the wicked face and sharp tongue had taken some inexplicable notion into his head and insisted on hovering around Zhou Chi. Not only did he swagger into the prefectural office, he even moved in next door to Zhou Chi. Looking at that devastatingly beautiful face, Zhou Chi held his tongue. An 188Reads9.0Score10214d adds
- 171 The Cannon Fodder’s Forced Comeback 炮灰之被迫逆袭 Ao Ran transmigrates into a novel with a System. As the cannon-fodder character who dies earliest but still plays a crucial role, Ao Ran has no desire to follow the plot. Besides, the System says there’s no way back, so he can only stay in this world. In that case, he might as well do whatever he wants. As long as he can live with himself and treat the people he loves right, BUT…but, protagonist, I love your sister! You and I could never work out! The protagonist’s sister: Ao Ran! I thought of y 534Reads9.2Score10214d adds
- 172 Xiao Heng and Shen Yelan Beneath the Apricot Blossoms 杏花疏影里萧珩沈夜阑 Tyrannical, possessive Regent King × devoted-to-the-end, love-brained secret guard The guard is love-brained, so he suffers for it. Shen Yelan endured everything. He never hated him. ★★★ Content warning: I don't write male pregnancy, so this story includes female pregnancy. There is no love, no love! In the end, the family of five lives happily together. 510Reads8.1Score1214d adds
- 173 Forced Reconciliation 强制复合 Researcher Shi Xu is the picture of elegance and composure. One cool glance from him is enough to make his many admirers squeal, but none of them dares entertain any other thoughts about their dream man. Because he’s gay. And he has a dog. A rabid dog that bites everyone it sees. The person countless people curse in their hearts sneaks along behind Shi Xu, only to be caught when he turns around. “Go back.” The man throws a tantrum, rolling around and refusing to leave. Shi Xu lowers his eyes and 81Reads8.7Score2114d adds
- 174 Quick Transmigration: The Hot-Tempered Host’s Online Schemes 快穿:暴躁宿主在线套路 [Sweet romance + quick transmigration] Qi Wang is a short-tempered player who travels between worlds. All he wants is to focus on his career, but when he runs into one formidable opponent after another, he is left dumbfounded. 1. Cold vampire: "I'll keep you safe." 2. CEO falls for me: "Take this card. You're only allowed to spend my money." [It's the same person in every world, split into fragments of their soul.] 416Reads8.9Score10914d adds
- 175 Hengchang Pawnshop on Yong'an Street: The Private Ledger That Was Never Destroyed 永安街恒昌当：那本从未销过的私账 Hengchang Pawnshop on Yong'an Street: The Private Ledger That Was Never Written Off —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 176 I Played Coward for Half a Year, Then the Courtesan Next Door Ran Off with the Money 我装怂半年，隔壁花魁卷款跑了 I Played the Coward for Half a Year, and the Courtesan Next Door Ran Off with the Money —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 177 Soft Candy Locks the Edge 软糖锁锋 Soft Candy Locks the Blade —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 178 The Foolish Prince’s Medicine-Guide Demon Consort 傻子王爷的药引妖妃 What’s it like to marry an idiot? On the very first day after transmigrating, Lian Qi married an idiot prince. The prince was not only handsome, but also a master of acting cute and throwing tantrums. Lian Qi couldn’t handle him at all! “Princess Consort, don’t be mean to me. I’ll get scared.” “Princess Consort, darling, I like you so much.” “Princess Consort, Princess Consort, are you going to stop loving Yu’er? Princess Consort...” “Shut up! If you keep making noise, I won’t play with you anym 42Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 179 Forbidden Love in the Marquis's Household 侯府孽情 Lord Liu Chenyuan has taken a fourth wife into the Liu estate. Pity the principal wife, running herself ragged with all the household work while the lord hasn’t looked at him in ages. In the eyes of the servants at the Marquis of Liu’s residence, the new Fourth Lady seems to have claimed all of the lord’s affection. The servants can’t help wondering, “How is Madam doing now?” Han Fengyou is always so calm and gentle, helping others prepare for their weddings as he watches his husband take a new 1kReads6.1Score14514d adds
- 180 After Transmigrating into a Sickly Body, the Mad Emperor Makes Me Study for the Civil Service Exam Every Night 穿成病弱后疯批皇帝夜夜逼我考公 [No CP!! No female lead!!] Cheerful top scorer in the imperial exams X arrogant, aloof emperor After failing the civil service exam for the sixth time, Zhu Li threw his head back and sighed. “That blind emperor can't recognize talent. This country's doomed.” Heartbroken and ready to go home and inherit his family's fortune, he was stopped at the door by someone who said, “Want to take the civil service exam? Guaranteed pass with our complete course. Try it free for three months, and get a full r 209Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 181 The Fallen Crown Prince, a Prisoner in Chains 亡国太子阶下囚 This is an angsty story: physical torment in the first half, emotional torment in the second, coercive love, imprisonment in a dark room, and revenge. Mo Jingxuan spent three years plotting the destruction of the Yu Kingdom and preparing to take revenge on its emperor. After finally fighting his way to the city walls, he discovered that the damned emperor had died just days before he could break through the gates. With nowhere else to direct his overwhelming hatred, he turned it on Lin Chen, the 645Reads6.5Score10114d adds
- 182 The Movie Star's Cat Is Missing 影帝的猫丢了 [Dual Male Leads, Mortal Enemies, Entertainment Industry, Secret Crush] Third-rate actor Xu Jingjiu unexpectedly turns into the cat of his mortal enemy, movie emperor Yan Qiaozhou, and is taken home by him. On the first day, Xu Jingjiu is sent to the pet hospital by his enemy and almost gets neutered. On the second day, his enemy gives him a little female cat. On the third day, Xu Jingjiu catches his enemy badmouthing him on Weibo. On the fourth day, Xu Jingjiu unexpectedly discovers that his en 31Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 183 I Gave You a Chance, But You Lied to Me Again and Again. 我给你机会，你却一次次的骗我。 I gave you a chance, but you lied to me again and again. 80Reads—Score214d adds
- 184 You're Looking for a Female Best Friend? Sorry, I've Got a Male Backup Too 你找女闺蜜？不好意思，我也有男备胎 You're looking for a female best friend? Sorry, I have a male backup too. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 185 After I Died, My Master, Who Had Renounced Love, Was Consumed by Grief 我死后，断情绝爱的师尊痛不欲生 [A seemingly obedient, tea-loving disciple who is actually a ruthless black lotus × a cool, restrained, beautiful master] In his previous life, Mo Jingtang gave his heart to the wrong person. His master severed his spiritual roots, and he died unable to rest in peace. Reborn, he swore he would make his heartless, unfeeling master suffer everything he had endured. But could someone tell him what was going on with Shen Yanzhi, who was now completely devoted to him and looked after him at every tur 1.8kReads8.4Score16514d adds
- 186 How Could I Love Him? My Heart Shattered to Pieces 怎会爱他，心碎成渣 Blurb: Three years after their breakup, he runs into his ex-boyfriend at a bar, and, as if that weren't enough, the vice squad shows up too!? Is life even worth living anymore? Wen Shi flips the table, only to be devoured again and again by his former sugar daddy. “Why is your hand crippled?” his ex-boyfriend asks later, staring at his oversized paw. “Ancient history. Let's not bring it up!” “What about me?” “We're even. I hope we never see each other again!” 37Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 187 A Bewitching Eunuch 宦中娇 Yun Tang was the most esteemed young lady in the capital. When her family fell into ruin, she entered the imperial palace, where she was forced to endure humiliation after humiliation... The Ninth Duke, cold-hearted and merciless in the eyes of the world, seemed to reveal his true nature in front of her, tormenting and humiliating her at will. Yun Tang endured it all, until she suddenly realized that the demon who had destroyed her was the very young man she had always held dear. "A Li, when we 1.1kReads6.3Score15314d adds
- 188 I Made a Deal with the Grim Reaper, and I Never Leave a Bite Mark 我与死神画押，吸血绝不卡牙 [Two male leads + rekindled love + angsty, melodramatic push and pull] A pretty vampire who pretends to be a playboy × a death god who acts aloof but is a hopeless romantic I told you I loved you, a hundred years ago. #How to Eat a Sweet-and-Sour Fish# 63Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 189 Our Love Was Deep, Yet Never Reached Forever 情深未可到白头 [Two male leads | Bad ending] They met in the prime of their youth. Both hid their feelings, each thinking their love would last forever. It wasn't until Kong Huan met Lin Zhaonan that he believed the saying: “The first person you fall for is the one you'll love for your whole life!” He did just that. Sadly, his whole life lasted only a couple of decades... Lin Zhaonan cried as he told Kong Huan, “You have to come on my wedding day, promise me! I can only feel safe if you're there!” Kong Huan pl 50Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 190 Finger Bone 指骨 [Warning: questionable values] I have no name. As far back as I can remember, I've been a dog. Because my sense of smell and hearing are naturally sharp, a human trafficker kept me by his side. No one cared how old I was. I was probably a little older than Song Junlan when I met him. He had been sold to a wealthy family to live as their young master. We met again because I was given a job and offered a huge sum of money: Song Junlan's sister had hired someone to kill him. 35Reads8.5Score714d adds
- 191 He Was Never in My Destiny 命中无他 He hated the other person’s betrayal and hated how they kept running away from him, again and again. But he also loved them to the bone. He gave them his whole heart, only to have everything taken from him by the person he respected and cared about most. Everyone thinks a lifetime is long, but sometimes it’s too short to grasp. If I could live again, I hope I’d never have met you. 256Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 192 After the Movie Star Jumped Into the Sea, President Qin Went Mad 影帝跳海后秦总疯了 [Angst-ridden romance, groveling, bad ending, guaranteed tears] Popular entertainer Leng Qing approaches Qin Kun to save her younger brother, unaware she has fallen into a trap. The hunter becomes the prey, and by the time she realizes she's trapped, it's already too late! His possessiveness ensnares the person he loves deeply, and himself as well, becoming an impassable barrier between them. 143Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 193 I Transmigrated as a Subordinate of the World-Destroying Villain 穿成灭世反派的下属 After transmigrating into the subordinate of a world-destroying villain, Rong Yu follows one rule: keep quiet. Never volunteer anything. Just look at how Voldemort’s underling said “Master” and got hit with a killing curse by the bald guy. A villain’s subordinate shouldn’t use his mouth to get himself killed. Whatever the villain says goes. That’s probably how you become the longest-lived henchman around. But after seeing Wen Renyou’s murderous ways, Rong Yu still lost his nerve and looked for a 94Reads9.1Score1614d adds
- 194 The Regent Doesn't Want to Read Memorials 摄政王不想批奏折 Song Zhiyan devoted himself to Feng He for more than a decade, only to meet a brutal end at the hands of traitors. After being reborn, he seems to notice that the emperor, who has always loved military life and hated studying, has changed... Perfect. Song Zhiyan thinks that in this life, he can lay down the burden of being regent early and vanish into the wide world, never to meet again. Who knew he could give up his duties as regent, yet somehow gain the additional responsibility of being empre 66Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 195 A Lifetime of Regrets, A Heart Still Unable to Let Go 负尽流年意难平 In a world of ice and snow, a bridal procession stretches for miles. The ruler of Dongli marries a new queen, and the whole nation celebrates. But the new queen is nothing more than a substitute. Everyone knows that Xiao Zhan, to honor the late Princess Li, has gathered women from across the land who resemble her and keeps them in the inner palace. I am the only exception. Is it coincidence, or conspiracy? As the truths deliberately buried begin to surface, layer by layer, and the feuds between 24Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 196 After the Fake Young Master Left, President Chi Couldn't Stop Pursuing Me 假少爷走后，被池总缠上了 Shang Chushi was once a spoiled rich heir: arrogant, unruly, and useless, the kind of scoundrel everyone loved to hate. Then one day, the real young master of the Shang family showed up. Shang Chushi was thrown out and left destitute and humiliated. He thought Chi Ting would look after him for the rest of his life. But at the engagement banquet he had eagerly awaited, Chi Ting humiliated him without mercy, ruining his reputation. Like a beaten dog, Shang Chushi fled and vanished without a tra 5.8kReads8.3Score66914d adds
- 197 My Reluctantly Taken Master Is So Sweet 强扭的师尊超甜 Xiao Shengyu was a popular author on a certain fan-fiction app. His debut novel, The Miserable Road of a Villainous Master, and the way he put its male lead, Qi Zi, through the wringer, earned him a coveted spot on the bookstore homepage, countless fans, and the peak of his career. Unfortunately, before he could finish the novel, an earthquake cut short Xiao Shengyu's young life. If someone interviewed him about the experience years later, Xiao Shengyu would tug at his messy hair ribbon, maintai 5Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 198 Thank You for Giving Me a Heart of Sorrow 谢你赠我一心伤 The most ridiculous thing in An Lingxi’s life was probably that she loved Xuanyuan Mo more than life itself, while Xuanyuan Mo thought of nothing but taking her life… 64Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 199 Reborn: My Senior Brother Takes the Lead 重生之师兄在上 “Look at what your junior fellow disciple has done to our sacred relic! How are you going to answer for this?” An infuriated sect leader from another faction thrust a piece of charred stone in front of them, glaring at the five people with a livid expression. “How do you want us to compensate you?” Ji Yun lounged in his chair, looking at him with an almost-smile. “It’s just a piece of Black Jade Rainbow Stone. The fact that our junior brother took an interest in it is an honor for your sect.” Ji 43Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 200 The Three-Coin Tea Grows Cold, While Hatred Burns 三文茶凉，恨字滚烫 The Tea Has Gone Cold, but the Word 'Hate' Still Burns 2Reads—Score—14d adds
