Novels like The Warm, Bustling Days
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Warm, Bustling Days, best match first.
- 1 Awakening After Marriage, I Slap My Ex-Husband's Family in the Face 婚后觉醒，打脸前夫一家 Just before turning thirty, Xu Jiahui married a handsome, promising young man four years her junior. She thought she’d struck gold and threw herself into marriage, only to realize too late that marriage was one enormous scam. They’re all trivial little things, but all those little things piled up are enough to drive anyone to a breakdown! 41Reads—Score—Shelves
- 2 My Husband's Scheme to Stay Child-Free 丁克老公的阴谋 [Everyday Family Drama]+ [Brutal Revenge on Scumbags]+ [Satisfying Read]+ [Realistic Marriage] After five years of marriage, Ning Zhi earns over a million a year running two flower shops. She is gentle and generous with her in-laws and sister-in-law, bought her husband a 300,000-yuan car as a dowry gift, and lives with him in a wedding home worth several million. Yet he has been sneaking around with his first love, even plotting to take her life and seize her assets. When the truth comes out, s —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 The Days We Spent Together 我们相聚的日子 This novel portrays the marriages of a generation with heartfelt honesty. Chen Qian, born in the 1980s, chooses to marry without a wedding or even a proper ceremony. Pregnant before marriage, she leaves her child in their hometown after the wedding and sets out with Yin Li to make a living. Yin Li struggles at work and is tricked into joining a pyramid scheme, and they endure all kinds of bitter and sweet experiences and dramatic ups and downs. Yin Hui falls victim to domestic abuse at the hands 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 The Day She Deleted the Video 她删掉视频那天 The Day She Deleted the Video 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 5 My Sister, the First Wife, Is So Generous: She Gives Her Scumbag Ex Two Women at Once 原配姐姐好大气，渣男她一送送俩 Chen Jianan thought it would be fun. With a little scheming, she seduced Liu Xiaoting’s husband, Xue Tao, into cheating. Then she quickly found herself a rich man whose family had made a fortune from demolition compensation and dumped Xue Tao. She thought she was on her way to a wealthy life, never realizing that this marriage had been part of Liu Xiaoting’s plan all along! Liu Xiaoting may have a meek, long-suffering nature, but she has an iron will. She watched coldly as she said, “Chen Jianan 301Reads8.7Score—Shelves
- 6 The 99th Blind Date 第99个相亲对象 [Blind dates + secret crush + sharp tongue + workplace] As the only daughter in her family, Qin Mingming is pushed onto the so-called “right path in life” after graduation. After finally finding a job, she discovers that the male lead has been in love with her for years without her knowing. On one side are the taboos of office romance; on the other, the male lead's heartfelt confession. What should she choose? If their meeting was fate, why did it make them take such a long, winding road to find 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 7 Weathering Marriage 熬婚 Fang Ru wants a family more than anyone. After marrying Liu Minghua, a former classmate from a rural background, she tries her best to fit in and tolerate the conflicts that come from their different outlooks. But after she gives birth to a daughter, all-out war breaks out... The mess just keeps piling up, until she has no choice but to fight back, shake off her awful in-laws, and head toward a new life. You never know whether the person you married is human or a dog until the moment you divorce 9.7kReads9.1Score935Shelves
- 8 You're My Long Island Iced Tea, Trading Me Half a Night's Sleep 你是我的长岛冰茶，换我半晚安睡 (A scheming, tsundere game designer x a beautiful, unexpectedly down-to-earth psychological counselor) Jiang Ning first met Liang Chenzhou at the back door of a bar. Tipsy, she complained about him right in front of him: “Smoking is bad for your health.” She also said he was “young and already going down the wrong path, with a face like that going to waste.” Her voice wasn't loud, but it was just loud enough for him to hear every word. He gave a quiet laugh, said nothing, and stubbed out his cig —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 9 A Great Fire in the Human World 人间大火 As the days go by, every life is full of stories. It's just that someone else works to maintain the peaceful life you enjoy. 576Reads8.9Score—Shelves
- 10 The Mask Master 假面大师 I cheated on her during our marriage and made her suffer through endless illness. I piled up 400,000 yuan in online-loan debt, and debt collectors came to our door, shattering the peace of our family. I threw away my career prospects, became a complete mess, and still took the side of outsiders at every turn. For four years, she endured it, cried, and held on, until she became a haggard housewife. Now she no longer holds back or shows kindness. She has turned completely cold. I question her, I r 24Reads—Score—Shelves
- 11 Twenty Years of Marriage 结婚20年 The familiar hurts of marriage, the casual disdain, indifference, and manipulation... They have the power to wear away even stone, drop by drop... Watch as three middle-aged couples, Chen Zhu and Fang Wenqing, Hong Chunying and Ji Changhua, and Ren Yan and Yu Bin, fight their way out of their emotional dead ends... 865Reads8.1Score103Shelves
- 12 Waiting for You to Fall Into My Arms 等你思思入怀 Sweet, outspoken Chen Sisi & her gentle, devoted Mr. Zhang Test Director & startup CEO of a chip company [Everyday urban life + sweet romance + devoted boyfriend + mutual commitment + slow and steady love] You work hard to build your business, and I’ll be right there by your side. You embrace life, and I’ll cherish and protect you. Chen Sisi and her Mr. Zhang fell in love at first sight in college. After graduation, they supported each other, lived life with optimism, and chased their dreams tog 8Reads—Score—Shelves
- 13 A Glimmer of Warmth 微光生暖意 Workplace x romance and marriage x entrepreneurship x women's growth Heartbroken, Shi Weiwei arrived with her suitcase in the city her older sister had described as full of warmth and kindness. Seeing a glimmer of light was like seeing hope. At the Glimmer Apartments, Shi Weiwei met Su Di, who was just starting a business; Aunt Yang, who had been divorced by her husband at fifty; Liang Jiao, who ran a small snack shop; and Zhu Zhu, Zhao Qianyi, and others who had also come out to make their way 6.7kReads8.9Score781Shelves
- 14 Married Off Far Away and Left to Die! The County-Town System Gives Me 100,000 a Day 远嫁惨死！县城系统每天给我十万 [Reborn face-slapping + saving her mother + county-town System + loyal protector + everyday family life] In her previous life, Su Xiaomai married far from home and died miserably. After being reborn, she returned to the time just after graduating from college. Her scumbag ex was proposing to her. Get married? Not a chance. Even a dog wouldn’t marry him! She dumped the jerk in a fury and unexpectedly became bound to a county-town System that gave her 100,000 yuan a day. Now that she’d been reborn 811Reads7.0Score118Shelves
- 15 The Wind Stirs 是风动 When Qiu Yi woke up, she discovered that she had transmigrated. Fate had taken away five years of her youth and given her a husband out of the blue. The important thing was that this husband was the male lead from the couple she’d shipped for years! —Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 16 The Post-Marriage Era 后婚姻时代 The novel follows Zhuang Jing through thirty years of work and life, telling the story of marriage, family, and career from the perspective of a professional woman. The book recounts the protagonist's experiences in three stages of life. The first stage, from age 22 to 30, is marked by the passion and stumbles of starting a career, and the happiness and struggles of falling in love, getting married, and having a child. The second stage, from 40 to 45, sees the pressures of her career gradually e 335Reads8.9Score104Shelves
- 17 Love Is Just Love 恋爱只是恋爱 Cheng Han had never once thought about getting married. But accepting a confession wasn't hard, especially in the bright days of university youth. Then a man startled her half to death with the words, “Let's get married.” She packed up and fled at once, leaving behind a note and starting over in another city. P.S.: This story is just one episode in Cheng Han's long, ordinary life. It's not a wish-fulfillment story, just everyday life. The characters are ordinary people: indecisive and conflicted 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 18 One, Two, Three, Take Your Seats 一二三儿，请对号入座 In this world where values had gone mad, Xu Yiyi was like so many women in marriages today, trapped in a miserable, abnormal relationship that was like being widowed while still married: she left home but didn't divorce. Her turning point came after she greedily enjoyed the pleasures of being with Luan Han, a college student in his early twenties. Then she unexpectedly ran into her first love, Song Ning, who had “come back from the dead,” and paid a price for it. The appearance of her first love 126Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 19 Six Women Inside and Outside the City Walls 围城内外的六个女人 As Luo Fu prepares to get married, her fiancé, Lin Baixuan, makes a demand: after the wedding, she must live with his mother and hand over her paycheck. Luo Fu refuses, and the two are left with hurt feelings. At the same time, Luo Fu’s older sister, Luo Lan, discovers that her husband is cheating. His mistress is brazen enough to come to their home and provoke her. Luo Lan asks Luo Fu to help her figure out what to do. Luo Fu supports divorce, but Luo Lan can’t swallow her anger. The novel foll 13.6kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves
- 20 The Confession and Engagement We Missed 错过的告白与婚约 This is not a simple love story, but a profound reflection on the choices we make in life. Through the emotional journey of the protagonist, Jin Zhiwen, readers will take another look at their own values and life plans. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 21 After the Divorce, My First Love and Ex-Boyfriend Won't Leave Me Alone 离婚后，初恋前男友上蹿又下跳 Xu Yuanchun's first marriage lasted only a year and a half. Because she was infertile. It's no big deal. Infertility isn't life-threatening, and even after her divorce, she can still live freely. But as soon as the divorce was final, Feng Jianqiu, her ex-boyfriend and first love, came shamelessly crawling back, making a scene at every turn. She really had no idea what game he was trying to play. Whatever. She might as well slap him first. · Two ordinary people in their thirties stumble through a 254Reads—Score—Shelves
- 22 A Love That Talks Back 怼系熟恋 [Mature adults + mutually scheming leads + intense push and pull + realistic] They'd been at each other's throats since childhood, and every encounter ended in a fierce clash! Chen Yu couldn't stand Li Xiaojing to the core, and Li Xiaojing loathed Chen Yu with all her heart! But fate had other plans. He's the boss on the vendor side, and she's the top salesperson on the client side. The sworn enemies are now client and vendor, bound together by business and unable to avoid each other! These ma 4.5kReads8.5Score275Shelves
- 23 Stars at Dawn 黎明有星辰 This story leans toward realism. Neither the male nor the female lead is perfect, so please don’t read if that bothers you! A sweet story about everyday married life. The male lead and his childhood friend start an investment company together, while the female lead is a high school teacher. It’s love at first sight for both of them, and they get married after dating for just three months. His strengths are that he’s handsome, earns good money, and can cook. His weakness is that he tries to contr 1.6kReads6.8Score111Shelves
- 24 Don't Move 站住别动 A “romantic encounter” sparked by a wedding banquet teaches us not to skimp on the cash gift. Once you eat with the gusto of someone who can swallow mountains and rivers, good luck will follow. What is there to fear from a dream man? Even the most aloof person can't resist the warmth and tenderness of everyday life. See how the unassuming Yuan Chun wins over the superstar who's “immune to women.” 646Reads9.0Score—Shelves
- 25 Pampered to the Heavens in My Second Marriage 二婚也被宠上天 This is a book about life. . The protagonist has no golden finger and no extraordinary talents. She is simply an ordinary woman who loves life and longs for love. . I'd like to call this book “An Adult's Fairy Tale of Love.” This million-word story includes the real-life experiences of many of my friends. So most of it is realistic, with a little artistic embellishment and invention. . Before you open this book, I want you to know that this isn't the kind of wish-fulfillment story that's popular 15Reads8.8Score—Shelves
- 26 It's More Than Just Liking You 和你不仅是喜欢 Chen Ran is a newspaper reporter and online writer. During a conference assignment, she sneaks in some writing from the audience instead of paying attention, only to be called on by Gu Yi, a sharp-eyed math professor who notices everything. A question she blurts out without thinking and an answer that leaves her stunned mark the beginning of the story. What follows unfolds through strange twists of fate, yet feels almost inevitable: an interview, a pretend blind date, a new column... Two people 103Reads9.3Score—Shelves
- 27 Marriage Partners 结婚合伙人 Yang Wentao wants to get married, so he goes to a matchmaking session and receives a document titled “Marriage Project Cooperation Plan.” It’s full of wild ideas: building a marriage without relying on love, using a game-like points system to divide housework, and treating family members as business partners or colleagues... As project partners, each party has their own responsibilities and gets what they need. They work together on what they have in common, while continuing to grow as individua 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 28 Willow Branch, For You 柳枝予你 [Mostly set at school, with some urban life + 1990s + mutual devotion + healing each other + cozy everyday moments] [A slightly insecure wallflower | A sharp-tongued, warm-hearted ray of sunshine] On the first monthly break of high school, Liu Han hurried onto the bus home and was surprised to find that Yang Qi had been sitting there for quite a while. She was both delighted and a little embarrassed, but he was perfectly at ease and invited her to ride home on his bicycle after they got off. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 29 Ten Years After Our No-Frills Wedding 裸婚10年后 For ten years of marriage, Qin Xiaoxiao has been working toward buying a home and putting down roots. She and her husband scrimped and saved until they had 100,000 yuan, hoping to buy a secondhand house. Then her father-in-law fell seriously ill, and the medical bills wiped out every last penny. Their home-buying plans fell through, their hopes were crushed, and conflicts between the couple and between daughter-in-law and mother-in-law grew more frequent. She was desperate and full of regret. Bu 504Reads8.9Score101Shelves
- 30 My Flash-Marriage Husband's Love Has Me Spoiled and Proud 闪婚老公的爱让我恃宠而骄 She, Xu Mengyao, a cool, beautiful woman who was once the goddess of first love in everyone's eyes, planned to marry her boyfriend of four years, Chen Hao, after becoming pregnant. But his mother broke them up. He, Li Yuanjun, a warm-hearted man, met Xu Mengyao, a bridesmaid, at a friend's wedding, and fell for her at first sight. Handsome and sunny, Li Yuanjun eventually won Xu Mengyao over with his sincerity. A month later, they had a whirlwind wedding and registered their marriage. After the 24Reads—Score—Shelves
- 31 A Side Job in Search of Love 兼职谋爱 At twenty-two and a half, Lin Enjie is just starting her career and doing everything she can to survive when she gets tangled up with her boss’s son, Cheng Tianchu, whose status is worlds above hers. She loves him, but he does not love her back. She and her future mother-in-law can’t stand each other, and every meeting ends in mutual distaste... 1.6kReads8.7Score152Shelves
- 32 Hello, Professor Li 你好，李教授 (Female growth, romance and marriage, relationships, everyday family life, and all the joys and sorrows of ordinary people) Follow protagonist Zi Rong as she grows from an unremarkable country girl into a professor at a prestigious university. As Zi Rong takes one step after another, experience the joys and sorrows of the six Li siblings, explore life's choices and dilemmas, and discover what it means to accept responsibility and rise to the occasion. Life is a painting of happiness and sorrow, 1.4kReads8.7Score135Shelves
- 33 Guan Yu's Marriage Troubles 关云长的婚姻大事 An everyday story, not a domineering CEO romance and not about a strong, independent heroine. The heroine has an ex-boyfriend, so don’t read if that bothers you. The male lead is sexually inexperienced. 1/ At twenty-nine, Guan Yuting was embarrassed to tell anyone that she hoped for love and marriage. These days, everyone champions strong heroines and condemns women who lose their heads over love, but that really was what she wanted. 2/ When you’re out and about, you get to make up your own back 5.6kReads9.1Score774Shelves
- 34 The Ups and Downs of Marriage 婚姻那些事儿 "Those Things About Marriage" tells the story of Jiang Xiaozhi and Cheng Yi, college sweethearts who plan to marry after graduation. But when their parents meet, disagreements over the bride price and dowry sour the occasion. The couple decides to have a bare-bones wedding with neither, and secretly registers their marriage. Meanwhile, Jiang Xiaozhi’s friend Su Yang, who has been married for only six months, is about to divorce her husband, Xia Yin. Jiang Xiaozhi discovers she is pregnant, and h 529Reads9.6Score113Shelves
- 35 A Match Made in a Tycoon Family: My Love, Come on In 豪门相亲爱妻请入门 [Chasing-the-wife crematorium + sharp-minded leads + domineering CEO] Wei Wenxi returns home for a blind date, only to be rejected by her match. What else can she do? She's fallen for his uncle, and she's determined to become her match's aunt by marriage! She thought wedding bells were just around the corner, but her mother, who favors sons over daughters, objects to the marriage. Why? Because she can't stand the thought of her daughter marrying so well? 14Reads—Score—Shelves
- 36 Let's Go, Captain! 冲啊，我的机长大人 Gong Xue thought there was no home in this world that could ever be hers, until Wen Zhengrong appeared. Before Gong Xue had even considered becoming Wen Zhengrong's wife, he had spoiled her for ten whole years. He said, “For ten years, you've called me Captain Wen, you've called me Lord Wen. Do you know what I've wanted to hear most?” Later, he said, “Xiaoxue, if we don't fall in love soon, I'll be old.” So she became his wife. But just one year after they married, she handed him a divorce agree 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 37 My Battle With Marriage 我和婚姻的战斗 Ning Yue’s husband, Hu Cheng, cheated on her while she was pregnant. Ning Yue decided to divorce him, only to discover that she had no means of supporting herself! If she divorced him, she might not even be able to make a basic living, let alone gain custody of her child! Ning Yue was steady and composed. Though her heart had turned to ash and she was suffering from postpartum depression, she still did her best to keep herself together. With every disadvantage stacked against her, how could she 1.9kReads9.5Score226Shelves
- 38 Repayment Countdown 还款倒计时 Countdown to Repayment tells the story of Chen Yizhou, an ordinary man struggling between desire and reality. Chen Yizhou is an average office worker in Jiangcheng, working hard to make ends meet. He and his wife and son squeeze into an old rental apartment, living a simple but warm life. At a class reunion, Zhao Yu, the class heartthrob, paints a startup dream so alluring that Chen Yizhou is drawn in. Trying to raise the investment money, he plunges into the world of online loans. Then Zhao Yu 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 39 The Wind Blows Through Green Fields, Sweet as Can Be 风吹青禾有点甜 [Breast Specialist] VS [Divorced Chinese Literature Department Beauty]. [Sweet Romance]+ [Younger Man]+ [Second Marriage]+ [Second Male Lead Wins Her Back]. On the tenth anniversary of her wedding, Shen Qinghe was confronted by her husband's mistress. It turned out that the perfect husband in everyone's eyes had not only cheated on and betrayed her, but had also gotten the other woman pregnant. Furious, she divorced him, but her stress led to the discovery of breast nodules. Introduced by her be 597Reads8.4Score101Shelves
- 40 The Green Leaves Had Become Flowers by the Time They Fell in Love 绿叶恋爱时便成了花 Xu Yunshu has three big wishes: first, to become a teacher, for six years; second, to travel the world, for as long as she feels like it; and third, to have a passionate romance, before she turns thirty. She is twenty-five this year. Her first wish is in the process of coming true, but the other two are still just wishes. Shen Yunqi has spent years living it up. With a handsome, rakish face, he flaunts himself wherever he goes while never letting anyone get too close. After a long search, he mee 448Reads7.1Score—Shelves
- 41 The Year She Got Married, She Was Thirty-Three 结婚那年，她三十三岁 On the day Luo Chan went to register her marriage with her childhood friend, she was stabbed for no reason. Fresh out of the hospital, she showed up with hair that hadn't been washed in seven days, so greasy it could fry an egg and plastered tightly to her scalp. The staff eyed her suspiciously and repeatedly asked if she was mentally sound, until she showed them her CPA certificate. The legally issued marriage certificate was bright red. The photo of her on it was so ugly it was painful to look 709Reads8.7Score—Shelves
- 42 Loving on the Circumference of Forgetting 在遗忘的圆周上相爱 A heroine who blows things up and a hero with mind-reading powers, reunited after a breakup + urban superpowers A master mind-reader who can control thoughts and emotions without anyone noticing, and a volatile girl whose temper can blow up an electric meter. Convinced he isn't human, she studies him in meticulous detail. He silently calls her an idiot as he cleans up every place she blows up. This love story, sparked by suspicion, is finally guided to its conclusion by trust. The heroine blows —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 43 A Fairy Tale for Myself 给自己的童话 A car accident unexpectedly sends me transmigrating back eleven years, and I immediately get to work on my money-making plans: e-commerce, wedding planning, real estate speculation, beauty reviews... I also want to make short videos and sell products through livestreams. I'm going to reclaim all the love and career opportunities I lost over the years. This time, can I give myself a fairy-tale ending? 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 44 May You Find Your Way to Gentle Waters 愿君行至清浅处 After breaking free from my scumbag husband and keeping the child while leaving the father behind, I met her... 90% of this novel is based on real life. Having grown up amid her parents' chaotic marriage, Yu Qing learned early on that love was nothing but an illusion, like flowers reflected in a mirror or the moon in water. Her twin sister, Yu Chu, was the only one who shared her life, like another shadow by her side. At thirty, while navigating the hectic, demanding world of consulting, Yu Qi —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 45 Trial Marriage 试婚男女 Jiang Chunhua, a budget officer at a construction company, meets Xu Qiushi, an administrative secretary at a private enterprise, on a blind date arranged by their families. But Qiushi never quite falls in love with him. After experiencing her first love, Fang Yuan, as well as Qu Xianghuai and Cheng Ziwei, she starts to feel that falling for someone is difficult. Meanwhile, her younger sister, Qiuhe, unexpectedly meets police officer Zhou Tianmu. Neither of them expects much at first, thinking it 697Reads8.4Score131Shelves
- 46 The Lover's Guide to Self-Improvement 情人的自我修养 Ni Jing and Dai Shengting first meet in a bar late at night. Through countless days and nights of passionate entanglement, they talk about pleasure, never love. Ni Jing thinks Dai Shengting is gentle, considerate, and attentive to her needs. Dai Shengting thinks Ni Jing is gorgeous, well-proportioned, and not clingy. They are perfectly compatible, in both mind and body. The city is a glittering sea of nightlife, and people drift past one another in dazzling yet distant crowds. But in this game o 1.7kReads9.2Score133Shelves
- 47 What the Village Beauty Can't Say 村花不能说的事 The village beauty is the dream goddess all the men in the village adore. What secrets will she experience after she gets married, the kind no one can talk about? She's so beautiful. Will married life bring her happiness and bliss? 1.7kReads6.6Score125Shelves
- 48 Qiao Mu Has a Forest 乔木有森林 What kind of romantic sparks will fly when Song Qiao, a cool and aloof teacher who doesn’t believe in love and avoids marriage, meets Chen Sen, a handsome, warmhearted repairman? Song Qiao: “How much for the repairs? I’ll transfer it to you.” Chen Sen: “Don’t worry about it.” Song Qiao: “Why? Are you like this with all your old classmates?” Chen Sen: “Of course not. It depends on our relationship.” Song Qiao: “And what’s our relationship?” Chen Sen: “That’s up to you.” 764Reads8.6Score107Shelves
- 49 The Wind in the Little Town Carries Light 小城的风带着光 Cheng Fan, a writer from a small county town, meets Liu Di, a young local police officer. This is a gently paced story that’s easy to relate to. In the familiar little city, Cheng Fan rides uncrowded buses, seeks out the lively street-corner scenes, and takes in the town’s scenery and breezes. The wind in this small county town carries light, warming Cheng Fan’s quiet little life and stirring up a story of her own. This is the kind of unhurried life that suits her, and gradually, he too is swept 21Reads8.1Score—Shelves
- 50 A Wife’s Revenge Plan 妻子的复仇攻略 [Divorce + revenge + awakening + face-slapping + satisfying moments] He thought I was still the same meek wife. That was until I played the video of him cheating with a young nurse for a room full of relatives. “Shared marital assets: 12.05 million. I’m taking 70%. Emotional distress damages: 580,000. The 370,000 you gave her, you’re paying it all back.” Mother Zhou leaped up and accused me of dreaming. That seemingly perfect husband had been scheming against me all along, treating me like a “de 600Reads6.8Score—Shelves
