Novels like Playing Along with Desire
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Playing Along with Desire, best match first.
- 101 Hazy Hues of Marriage 婚色氤氲 (The rating just came out, and it’ll go up~) The second novel in the best-friends series: "The Haze of Marriage" [Two wealthy families + devoted leads + sweet romance + marriage first, love later + childhood sweethearts + lighthearted] Xu Zhiyi grew up cherished and spoiled by the Xu family. With skin as smooth as ice and jade, she was graceful and gorgeous, and had an especially sweet, soft temperament. But because their birth charts matched and the marriage would ward off disaster, she was bou 1.4kReads8.4Score144Shelves
- 102 A Whirlwind Marriage: President Lu's Sweet and Tender Devotion to His Wife 闪婚情深：陆总宠妻甜蜜蜜 Bai Luoyao was set up by her treacherous younger sister and thought she'd slept with a male escort. Little did she know he was actually a powerful tycoon. One agreement later, they were married in a whirlwind wedding. Afterward, Mrs. Lu's secret identities kept coming to light, leaving Mr. Lu amazed day after day. From then on, he pampered his wife endlessly! Lu Yizhou: “Honey, it's time for us to have a second child.” Bai Luoyao: “You have so many women on the side. Go ask them!” Lu Yizhou: “Ho 3.2kReads8.8Score417Shelves
- 103 Help! My Abstinent CEO Steals a Kiss Every Night After We Got Married 救命！婚后，禁欲总裁每晚偷亲我 Marriage first, love later. Both leads are virgins. A fresh college graduate accidentally hit an old man with her car. The old man glanced at his eldest grandson, a CEO nearing thirty and still a bachelor, and suddenly came up with an idea. Old man: “Young lady, I won’t make you pay for the damage or the medical bills. Just give me a great-grandchild in return.” The CEO glanced at the college girl. “Has our old ancestor finally lost his marbles?” College girl: “...Is he trying to shake me dow 18Reads6.1Score—Shelves
- 104 Walking the Road to Marriage Together 婚路同行 Ni An stared at the marriage certificate in her hands, still feeling as if she were dreaming. Only after they were married did she realize that Si Nan had been planning this all along. A marriage-first, love-later story about a highly intelligent man lying in wait for a sweet, naive girl. 299Reads9.1Score—Shelves
- 105 Spoiled and Reckless 娇肆 No one in Haicheng thinks the marriage alliance between the Lin and Cheng families will work out. Cheng Shiyan is gloomy and cold-hearted, while Lin Yisheng is famously fussy and willful. The media have dubbed her Haicheng's Number One Drama Queen. People privately bet that Cheng Shiyan won't be able to stand Lin Yisheng's temper and that they'll divorce within a year. Everyone else watches, waiting for the show. One year passes. Then two. Their marriage alliance remains as solid as ever. At a b 312Reads9.2Score—Shelves
- 106 Mr. He, Please Sign the Divorce Papers 贺总离婚请签字 Wen Sitian was by He Yanyi’s side for three years and secretly loved him for ten, but she couldn’t compete with his white moonlight, who wanted things to end between them. She didn’t want to put him in a difficult position, so she took the initiative and asked for a divorce, with just one request. “Yanyi, let’s never see each other again.” After the divorce, she kept her word, but He Yanyi couldn’t stay calm. That year, he watched helplessly as countless admirers pursued the girl who had once be 48Reads5.4Score—Shelves
- 107 When the Clouds Rise in Early Summer 初夏云起时 “Are you here to register your marriage?” “Are you the person who’s going to register a marriage with me?” He had a family of equal standing and admirers constantly circling him; she had a childhood sweetheart and a terrible ex-boyfriend. He was a domineering CEO, and she was a recent college graduate. Their lives had never crossed, but a household registration document and a promise brought them together in a marriage of convenience. He had to deal with a vast and complicated family business, w 176Reads8.0Score103Shelves
- 108 After the Breakup, Miss Shen Reveals Her True Identity as a Powerful Figure in Beijing 分手后掉马，沈小姐才是京圈大佬 On the day Shen Weixi got married, Fu Jinghan's first love stabbed her. Fu Jinghan didn't show her any concern. He held his first love in his arms and even ordered Shen Weixi to call a therapist for her. Shen Weixi's heart died. Six years of unwavering devotion couldn't compare to a single tear from his first love. She turned and walked away, but no one believed she could really break up with Fu Jinghan. Everyone knew she loved Fu Jinghan more than she loved herself. Anyone might leave Fu Jingha 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 109 Mr. Pei Is Here Again to Back Up His Little Trouble-Maker 裴先生又来给小作精撑腰了 [Love After Marriage + Sweet Romance] When she wants to be pampered, Ye Zijing says, “Honey, buy me a bigger yacht. Ours isn’t big enough. I want to throw parties on it. Pleeease?” When she’s feeling smug, Ye Zijing says, “Pei Yan, I knew you liked me all along. Marrying a gorgeous little fairy like me is a blessing you earned in your past life.” When she’s angry, Ye Zijing’s eyes brim with tears. “Pei Sanhuo, I knew it. I’m just some tool you married on a whim. You don’t like me at all. I’m pac 559Reads9.1Score100Shelves
- 110 After Marriage, President Lu Fell for Me 婚后，陆总他沦陷了 [Marriage Before Love × First Love × Heiress × Domineering CEO] Lu Hanzhou is known throughout the business world as a cold-faced king of hell. He’s never short of female companions, yet no one has ever gotten close to his heart. Then a woman who bears a striking resemblance to Su Xiaoqing, now living abroad, appears and stirs up a subtle ripple in his life. Summoned back to China by her family, Su Wanqing returns to his world with her sharp tongue and keen mind. She’s the daughter of a family f 652Reads—Score—Shelves
- 111 After His White Moonlight Returns, the Domineering CEO Wants a Divorce 白月光回来后，霸道总裁要离婚 [Marriage first, love later, faithful to each other, rekindled romance] Mu Tong willingly gave up everything to become Fu Jingchen’s wife, but in two years of marriage, she still couldn’t warm his heart. The moment his first love came back, he threw a divorce agreement at her. She signed without hesitation. Divorce, then focus on her career! After the divorce, the president of the Fu Group came up with new ways every day to win her back. “Mu Tong, can’t you love me one more time?” “No.” “We’re a 2.1kReads7.6Score155Shelves
- 112 I'm a Plump Bride, Doted on by My In-Laws, and My Husband Chases Me All Night 我，胖媳，被婆家宠，老公连夜追 Related story: After Forcing a Kiss on the CEO, My Abstinent Boss Loses Control Night After Night is the story of Wen Nanxing and Wu Yan. Both leads are virgins. My name is Liang Shuang, and I'm a heavyweight champion in the world of fat people. I weigh 155. To succeed at matchmaking, I ruthlessly worked in a factory until I dropped to 145. After leaving the factory, I joined a new company and went to dinners with my boss, Wen Fei, every day. I bounced straight back to 150. After failing at m 15.8kReads8.9Score1.6kShelves
- 113 After His Marriage Partner Was Switched, President Bo Took a Devastating Blow 更换联姻对象后，薄总遭受了暴击 Bo Qing unilaterally announced that he was changing his marriage-alliance partner. A month later, a clever and capable Secretary Gu appeared by his side, while a dazzling, dashing beauty named Gigi showed up at a bar in Jing City. From then on, “accidents” kept cropping up in Bo Qing’s work and personal life. He thought he was imagining things. That was until he discovered that Secretary Gu, so respectful to him on the surface, had been secretly adding things to his meals, then cursing and beati 8Reads—Score—Shelves
- 114 It's Just a Marriage Alliance, President Xiao, Are You Serious? 联姻而已，肖总你玩真的？ [Two strong leads + mutual flirting + marriage before love + bickering couple + sweet romance] To avoid an arranged marriage, Meng Qingyin let loose abroad, constantly changing boyfriends. Who could have guessed her family would “go bankrupt,” trick her into returning home, and promptly marry her off to her nemesis, Xiao Beiqi? On their first night together, he pins her against the door, holds up photos of her romantic history, and sneers, “You sure get around, don't you?” Meng Qingyin fires bac 507Reads—Score—Shelves
- 115 The Gentle and Charming Mrs. Huo 温柔可人的霍太太 During a chance encounter, the male lead, Huo Changxing, met the female lead, Bai Qingxuan. Though they had only met once, she found her way into his heart, and he could never forget her. He kept an eye on her from afar, time and again. The female lead, Bai Qingxuan, is the eldest daughter of the Bai Group. Gentle and poised, she nevertheless spent her childhood away from her family. Her biological parents never liked her and doted only on Bai Qingyi, the daughter they adopted. A dance enthusia 753Reads8.9Score101Shelves
- 116 Mr. Gu's Journey to Spoiling His Wife 顾少的宠妻之路 [Modern romance x marriage before love x domineering CEO x devoted husband x wealthy families x sweet romance] Lin Xueyao, the eldest daughter of the Lin family, was born into one of the Four Great Families and doted on by her parents. Her three older brothers also protect her at every turn. She's never known hardship. The only bitter thing in her life is the taste of iced Americano. Gu Ciyuan, the future head of the Gu family, one of the Four Great Families, has been cold and ruthless since ch 415Reads—Score—Shelves
- 117 A Joyful Beijing Wedding: Why Is Young Master He Being So Stubborn Today? 京婚有禧，贺少今天不嘴硬 [The score is low because there aren't many ratings yet. It will go up.] [Both leads are inexperienced + Fast-paced opening + Marriage before love] [Well-behaved, level-headed adopted daughter VS cunning, aloof young master] When news of the Song and He families’ arranged marriage spread across the capital, the Songs’ adopted daughter, Song Zhining, had just stepped off a plane. She had spent eight years studying medicine abroad. The quietest presence in the Song family, she had not been told ab 7.5kReads8.8Score817Shelves
- 118 Flirtatious Shame 撩羞 [Cool, clear-headed beauty with a tragic streak vs. a mad, possessive golden boy] [Intense mutual flirting + a rival from a higher plane + a long road to winning her back + he goes crazy with jealousy, then turns puppy-soft when she comforts him + she turns the tables] [Mostly sweet with a touch of angst] From the first moment Fang Zhuo saw Chu Lian, he wanted her. Once he had her, he wanted to keep her forever. He thought she was a canary in a gilded cage, kept in the palm of his hand and desti 215Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 119 I Only Loved You After We Got Married 结婚以后才爱你 Lin Yitang, the sole heir to the Lin Group in the capital and its president. He had always treated Li Xier, his childhood betrothed, like a little sister. Li Xier, the eldest daughter of the prestigious Li family in the capital. She was promised to Lin Yitang from the moment she was born. Lin Yitang was dazzling, and Li Xier had loved him deeply since childhood. She was willing to do anything for him. Who could have known that the married life she'd waited so long for would leave her utterly hea 383Reads5.4Score—Shelves
- 120 My Fake-Rich Husband Is the Top Supporter in My Livestream 豪门塑料老公在我直播间当榜一 [Marriage before love, one-on-one, both leads inexperienced in love, livestreaming] Zhong Yi transmigrated into a book, becoming a vicious supporting female character who was already married but still coveted the male lead and dreamed of stepping on the heroine to climb to the top. Though her role wasn't exactly challenging, Zhong Yi was quite happy with her character setup. She just had to complete her mindless villain tasks and collect a huge divorce settlement. But on the eve of starting the 1kReads9.0Score122Shelves
- 121 The Emperor’s Exclusive Love for His Sweet Wife After a Flash Marriage 帝少独宠闪婚小甜妻 On the night she was away on a business trip, she was forced to save a man and wound up with a CEO for a husband. From then on, she lived a life of being pampered to the skies. “My wife is delicate and gentle. Don’t you dare bully her.” Just as the CEO finishes speaking, his assistant rushes in. “CEO, Madam has a knife and is going to chop someone!” “Then hurry and help her! What if Madam gets hurt?” “Someone else got hurt. They’ve lost a lot of blood.” The CEO jumps up, looking worried as he ru 1.1kReads8.8Score179Shelves
- 122 The Double-Faced CEO Spoils His Wife Like a Treasure 双面总裁宠妻如宝 They were both set up, and spent one night together. He said, “Let’s get married! But I’m an illegitimate son!” She said, “Perfect. I’m an illegitimate daughter!” Everyone knew him as the Fu family’s unwanted, incompetent illegitimate son. No one knew he was the founder of the international conglomerate QG, with a trillion-dollar fortune. Everyone knew her as the obscure illegitimate daughter of the Li family. No one knew she was a brilliant financial trader with a vast network of clients. Once 310Reads9.0Score100Shelves
- 123 Yan Ruo Stays by the Stream 彦若留溪 Ling Xi and Gu Yanjing were childhood sweethearts who grew up together and loved each other, but a misunderstanding drove them apart. Each went on to meet their first love, but circumstances eventually forced them to part from those first loves and accept arranged marriages between their families. During their three years of marriage, Gu Yanjing pursued one woman after another, while Ling Xi tirelessly cleaned up after him. Their once-peaceful lives changed when their first loves returned. 124Reads—Score—Shelves
- 124 Adorable Baby: Daddy, Mommy Ran Off with Someone Again 软萌宝娃：爹地，妈咪又跟人跑了 [Adorable Baby + Secret Identity] After ten years of a rocky relationship, it seems love never ends well. What lies ahead for Lin Li’s love life? Lin Li, a poor student who was there to collect her scholarship, is tricked by her “best friend,” loses her innocence, and is humiliated. She is inexplicably expelled from school, and then her mother’s illness suddenly takes her life. With no other choice, she accepts a despicable person’s “kind offer” and leaves the city. Five years ago, she received 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 125 From Disdain to Mad Love: The Underworld Brother Loses Control 从嫌弃到疯爱：黑道哥哥失控了 [Male lead has a past, female lead is pure; underworld kingpin vs. spoiled heiress; happy ending; ten-year age gap] When Lin Xining was eight, she was dumped at Xiangfeng Villa, where life under the rule of her nominal older brother began in earnest. From then on, Si Nian had a little pest by his side who knew exactly how to make him mad. But theirs was a doomed relationship, arranged from the day she was born and spanning eighteen years. The man was meticulous, a chess piece in the hands of a p 3.4kReads8.0Score169Shelves
- 126 The Young Master’s One True Love Won’t Come Home, Leaving Me Alone to Tempt Him 少爷的白月光不回家，剩我一个人在家诱惑少爷 The Young Master's Moonlight Never Comes Home, Leaving Me Alone at Home to Tempt Him 309Reads—Score—Shelves
- 127 Forced to Marry a Powerful Tycoon 被逼和大佬结婚之后 Rumor has it that Shen Huaian won't live to see his thirty-second birthday unless he marries a woman with the same fate as his. The eldest daughter of the richest family in C City, Fu Wan has a rebellious streak. Yet at a banquet, sparks flew between her and Shen Huaian. That very night, Fu Wan planned to be a heartless woman, hike up her skirt, and run. But someone blocked her at the airport. The man asked with a cold laugh, “Trying to run? Miss Fu, are you the sort who hikes up her skirt and t 401Reads8.9Score123Shelves
- 128 When I First Saw Chunyi 既见椿意 [Obsessive, scheming CEO × down-on-her-luck heiress with a surprising side × marriage first, love later × love growing over time × one-on-one, both devoted to each other × mild coercive romance × intense push and pull × groveling to win his wife back] Shang Jiming is rumored to be a jinx who brings death to his closest relatives. Behind a gentle, jade-like facade, he toys with everyone’s fate. He needs a well-behaved woman for a political marriage, but on the day they register their marriage, he 66Reads—Score—Shelves
- 129 The Moon on the Page Where Love Begins 寻找爱情那一页的月 [A somewhat strong-willed, genuine young master from Beijing's elite circle × a slightly calculating local heiress] [A sweet-talking charmer wins over a true playboy] [She really does take him away, and the young master leaves home for love] [The male lead isn't a virgin; the female lead is] Please note the following: [Romance and everyday life take up a large part of the story] [No overpowered heroine with a string of satisfying face-slapping scenes] [No character in the story is perfect; every 8.5kReads9.1Score967Shelves
- 130 On Our Wedding Night, I Conceived the Powerful Man's Two Little Heirs 冲喜夜，我怀了大佬的两个小祖宗 "Adorable, soft little bunny + scheming, sly big bad wolf" Rumor had it that the third young master of the Nie family was ugly, frail, blind, and eccentric. He had supposedly brought about the deaths of five fiancées in a row. Any woman who married him was doomed. Lan Qiao only learned after marrying him that the rumors were wrong. They said he was ugly and frail, so why couldn’t Lan Qiao get out of bed day after day? They said he was violent and withdrawn, so why did he spoil her rotten? They s 3.4kReads9.2Score406Shelves
- 131 A Fatal Temptation: Don't Think You Can Run After Flirting with Me 致命招惹：撩完别想跑 [A charming little princess with phenomenal acting skills VS a playboy who’s tired of games and willing to give in] [He thought he was just having fun, never expecting to meet the one who would change his life] [You think you’re the one doing the flirting, but really, I’m the one who let myself take the bait] [The playboy comes back around. I fell, and I admit defeat.] Zhou Hechuan was Jin City University’s notorious playboy. Even Qin Yao, who usually paid no attention to what was going on aroun 338Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 132 Love by Force 迫爱 [Top mercenary boss vs. the underworld kingpin's sweet, innocent daughter + possessive pursuit + forced love + woman disguised as a man + born bad + age gap + stunning looks and figure + height and build difference + HE... The hero is not chaste because of the circumstances he lives in. He used to sleep around without getting emotionally involved. If you dislike that, don't read. Later, he devotes himself exclusively to the heroine, balancing career and romance rather than focusing solely on lov 602Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 133 Treated Like Grass Before Marriage, Treasured Like a Jewel After 婚前如草，婚后如宝 [One-on-one romance, both devoted to each other; both from wealthy families, but neither is overwhelmingly powerful; love at first sight from the male lead’s perspective, with him initially serving in the military; marriage first, love later from the female lead’s perspective.] In an instant, you became eternal. Amid the vast sea of people, you alone touched my heartstrings, sending ripples through me without end., Feng Zekai Meeting you was fate. Like turned to love, and love became dependence 122Reads6.4Score—Shelves
- 134 My Favorite 心头好 Wen Yang was the man Le Yao had dreamed of having all her life. He was the one she adored, yet the name he had saved her under in his contacts was: “The woman who will never get me.” By chance, Le Yao saw how he had saved her. She didn’t cry or make a scene, and she didn’t say a word. But after that... His assistant rushed into the office in a panic. “This is bad, Mr. Wen! Miss Le has written another song insulting you!” Le Yao: “Damn you to hell! I’m the one you’ll never get!” 1.6kReads9.0Score133Shelves
- 135 I Want to Love You the Right Way 我想用正确的方式来爱你 Watch out for wolves, thieves, and upperclassmen! Ming Liang never expected that she’d guard against the fiancé chosen for her since childhood, only to let her fiancé’s best friend slip past her defenses! Back in the day, Ming Liang’s mother fell in love at first sight with the classmate her senior had a crush on. The two of them went abroad together and lived happily ever after. Out of guilt, when Ming Liang was little and her senior suggested that Ming Liang get engaged to her son, her mother 2.9kReads9.8Score412Shelves
- 136 Sweetly Wild 乖肆 [Marriage first, love later + Fake good girl + The husband’s long road to winning her back + Mutual first times + Sweet romance] The second son of the Lu family in Nancheng was a carefree playboy. At just twenty-two, his family arranged a marriage for him. Looking at the prim, well-behaved girl in his room, he thought, “What an act. A fake little angel!” To make her bring up divorce first, he worked her to the bone as his secretary and dragged her along to one business banquet after another. The 1.1kReads8.8Score106Shelves
- 137 Warm Sun in Winter, Sweet Candy in Summer 冬有暖阳夏有糖 The modern-day version: She always thought he was a pretty face, all show and no substance. She never imagined his shirt hid a six-pack. Tang Jinhua discovered that her husband was a treasure! Xu Jiayun’s energetic tigress of a wife cured his insomnia completely. He couldn’t help marveling at how wonderful it was to be young, and her energy also breathed new life into him. The literary version: He was the blazing sun, and she was sugar. Together they protected the world, yet forgot how much they 618Reads9.1Score117Shelves
- 138 After a Flirtation Gone Wrong, She Became the Tycoon's White Moonlight 错撩后，她成了大佬的白月光 [Original novel of the short drama “After My Divorce, My Ex-Husband’s Uncle Spoiled Me Rotten”] Su Ning spent two years as Mrs. Huo, leaving her old life behind, yet she was still a virgin. Only when her husband’s pregnant mistress came to her door did she realize their marriage had been a complete joke. She resolutely divorced him to cut her losses. To celebrate her long-awaited single life, she got drunk at a bar, then accidentally slept with the club’s number-one “young master.” But he soon t 5kReads9.2Score901Shelves
- 139 After Becoming the CEO's White Moonlight, I Try to Get Myself Killed Every Day 穿成霸总白月光后，我天天在作死 [Devoted Couples, Power Fantasy, Sweet Romance, Rebirth and Revenge, Strong Female Lead] In her previous life, Rong Yue was set up and met her end at the bottom of the sea while still young. Reborn, she gets a revenge story where she's the leading lady. She casually dips her toes into showbiz and rises straight to become a top-tier star. She casually flirts with a man, and the wealthy male lead, hopelessly lovestruck, falls right into her hands. She casually makes a few movies and easily wins al 51Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 140 After Marrying into a Down-and-Out Rich Family, I Lived in a World of Luxury 与落魄豪门联姻后，我纸醉金迷 [A rebellious, headstrong young heiress who marches to her own beat~~~A calm, refined gentleman as gentle as jade (or so he pretends)] · The good news: Cheng Shiyuan gets a marriage alliance with a wealthy family. The bad news: It’s a fallen aristocratic family. The good news: Her husband in name only goes abroad to build his career and makes it onto the Forbes Asia Rich List. The bad news: All the socialites are laughing at Cheng Shiyuan, calling her an abandoned wife. · As the rumors swirl, Ch 1.2kReads8.7Score103Shelves
- 141 After Marriage, the Playboy Tycoon Drops His Act and Turns Seductive 婚后，纨绔阔少撕下伪装又欲又撩 (Marriage first, love later, mind reading, play the pig to eat the tiger, redemption, male lead is lovesick) (Cool, rational beauty vs. male lead who seems like a spoiled playboy but is actually innocent, flirtatious, and seductive) On the eve of her arranged marriage, Jiang Wange, the most sought-after socialite in Haicheng, was set up and spent a wild night with Wei Ershao, the younger brother of her intended fiancé. To protect the family's reputation, the Jiang family hurriedly married her 2.1kReads9.1Score241Shelves
- 142 Reborn as Everyone’s Darling, I Have Powerful Men Competing to Buy Me Villas 穿成团宠，大佬们抢着给我送别墅 [Everyone’s Darling + Best Friends Transmigrate Together + Multiple Couples] Rumor has it the eldest daughter of the Lan family is arrogant and domineering, with no respect for anyone? Lan Ruoyan: “Brother, am I really that awful?” Lan Jingyu: “That’s a question that could get me killed! No, you’re just a little mischievous!” Her best friend: “That’s what you call being badass!” They say the eldest Lan daughter is a taekwondo black belt who can take on thirty people at once? Long Xiyu: “Do you t 331Reads9.1Score—Shelves
- 143 Marriage Before Love: The Dominant Lu Turns into a Clingy Sweetheart in Seconds 先婚后爱：霸道陆总秒变粘人精 [Whirlwind Marriage + Sweet Romance + Contract Marriage + Devoted Couple + Love Grows Over Time + Wealthy CEO] Under pressure from her adoptive mother, Xia Yue reluctantly went on a blind date, only to find that the man was a bald, nouveau riche middle-aged uncle. What infuriated her even more was that her adoptive mother had secretly accepted the bride price! Determined to escape it all for good, she married a stranger on a whim. They signed an agreement to part on good terms after six months, 4.2kReads9.1Score320Shelves
- 144 Smitten and Surrendered: The Cold CEO Bows to His Wife 心悦诚服：冷总俯首称妻奴 [Story Synopsis] Su Wan is a clear-headed, independent jewelry designer. To save her seriously ill mother, she signs a one-year marriage contract with Gu Chenxi, a cold and formidable business tycoon. She keeps her boundaries and focuses on her career, but he gradually finds himself drawn to her. Gu Chenxi sets aside his pride, follows the rules of “proper husbandly conduct,” and awkwardly pursues his wife. When the contract expires, how will this marriage that began as a transaction end? A powe 34Reads—Score—Shelves
- 145 Drunken Marriage 醉婚 Jing Yao never took his childhood betrothal seriously. At school, he had a flashy romance that ended without a happy ending. Under pressure from his family, he eventually proposed marriage to Chu Xi. After they married, they settled into an ordinary life, raising a daughter. To outsiders, their relationship was steady, their home harmonious, and they were the model couple among their friends. Like fish in water, only the couple themselves knew whether their marriage was warm or cold. Chu Xi had 11.4kReads7.3Score709Shelves
- 146 A Brief Marriage 浅婚衍衍 The first time Yan Yu saw Lu Yan, he was lying in bed, on the verge of death, and she was about to donate her bone marrow to him. The second time they met, she said, “I’ll donate, but will you marry me?” The media called her vicious, accused her of taking advantage of him, and said she had broken up Third Young Master Lu and his childhood sweetheart. Some said she didn’t know her place, that a poor, fat girl was delusional to think she could marry into a wealthy family. Lu Yan said coldly, “Yan 1.2kReads8.4Score141Shelves
- 147 Swan Fireworks 天鹅焰火 [Marriage First, Love Later + Marriage Between Wealthy Families + Both Leads Are Each Other's Firsts + Sweet Everyday Romance] [Swan Goddess vs. Polar Glacier] One day, Xie Jinchuan brought home a West Highland White Terrier. Yu Wu adored it and often took it out for walks. Sharp-eyed netizens noticed that Yu Wu's puppy looked exactly like the beloved pet of President Xie that had been circulating in an internal group chat at the Xie Group. Yu Wu's fans rushed to defend her: “There are plenty o 108Reads9.2Score—Shelves
- 148 Mr. Sheng, Stop! They Found Your Wife's Ashes! 盛总别虐了，太太的骨灰找到了！ [Both leads are faithful + sweet and angsty + melodramatic misunderstandings + groveling pursuit] For three years of marriage to Sheng Linyuan, Jiang Mi played the part of a rich family's pretty ornament without complaint. After a kidnapping finally showed her where she stood in his heart, Jiang Mi stopped clinging to him and turned to leave. She never expected him to panic. “I won't agree to a divorce!” “Sir, your wife has already left. She's asking the court to grant her a compulsory divorce!” 253Reads6.4Score—Shelves
- 149 A Marriage Beyond My Control: Mr. Lu Makes the First Move 婚不由己：陆先生先动心 [Arrogant, aloof CEO vs. clear-headed, gentle rose] A sweet, post-marriage romance (The heroine isn’t a fragile little flower, but she isn’t a domineering strong woman either. She’s clear-headed and independent, and romance isn’t her whole life. She has wonderful friendships and a job of her own.) An arranged marriage ties two strangers together. In both Lu Yanci and Jiang Yu’s eyes, the marriage is merely a business arrangement. They know each other to be strong-minded people with plans of thei 4.5kReads7.9Score299Shelves
- 150 The Mute Wife: The Flower That Lost Her Voice 哑妻之失语花 [Marriage Before Love]+ [Angst and sweetness]+ [Tortured romance] Gu Shaofeng used his forcefulness and possessiveness to protect and shelter his mute wife. He could dote on her or yell at her. He would risk his life to protect her, but could also force and hurt her. He could call her his mute wife, but couldn't stand anyone else calling her a mute. Fang Yiduo was like a tiny, voiceless flower, always leaning against this lone wolf and enduring his sweetness, his loss of control, and his dominee 3kReads8.7Score220Shelves
