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- 1 Being a Live-In Son-in-Law Is Great 当赘婿多好啊 "I had nothing to my name, and a dragon snatched me from the start." No saying could describe Mei Lu more aptly. Mei Lu transmigrates in a daze and becomes the live-in son-in-law of the Grand General's estate in the state of Zhao. Here's a little secret: being a live-in son-in-law is actually pretty great. Nobody expects anything from you, so you can do whatever you want. As the Grand General's live-in son-in-law, it's perfectly reasonable for me to help train the troops, right? As the Grand Gen 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 My Father-in-Law Is An Lushan 我岳父是安麓山 In the sixth year of the Tianbao era, a transmigrated soul arrived here, starting with a broken engagement… Time Administration Bureau reporter: Could you sum up your father-in-law’s family in one short sentence? Luo Dayou: Sure. Time Administration Bureau reporter: Go ahead. Luo Dayou: A philandering father, a melodramatic mother, a daughter obsessed with romance, and a broken family. Time Administration Bureau reporter: Uh… Time Administration Bureau reporter: And what’s your opinion 10Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 3 The Empire's Little Son-in-Law 帝国小赘婿 After his family falls into ruin, Chen Le has only an old servant by his side. He plans to coast through life in the Qianyuan Empire and do his best as a live-in son-in-law. He wants nothing to do with princes, nobles, generals, or ministers, and nothing to do with blood feuds. When hardship strikes, he’ll just wait for his wife to step in. Come wind or rain, his wife will be there for him. But for his wife’s sake, Chen Le comes out of hiding. He wades through mountains of corpses and seas of bl 154Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 4 Transmigration: Back to Ancient Times as a Son-in-Law 穿越：回到古代当赘婿 Xiao Chen transmigrated and became the Shen family's live-in son-in-law. He had planned to enjoy the easy life, copy a few poems, tinker with some inventions, and make a little money. But he never expected the realm to fall into turmoil and the whole world to descend into chaos. The Liao army marched south, Jin forces laid siege to the city, and Western Xia invaded! What? Dali and Tubo are at war with us too? No way! Fang La has declared himself emperor, and Song Jiang has rebelled! Are you kidd 75Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 The Son-in-Law's Ledger 入赘录 Transmigration + alternate world + no harem + multiple transmigrators + live-in son-in-law A white-collar office worker who was fed up with 996 overtime and cutthroat office competition returned to ancient times. He thought he could finally lie flat, but little did he know this was only the beginning of a conspiracy. After his parents were murdered, he was forced to marry into the Su family of Jiangning and become a live-in son-in-law. Business battles, court intrigue, fame and fortune, and matt 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 History's First Live-In Son-in-Law 历史第一赘婿 I marry into the household of the dynasty’s great general. A life of being kept falls into my lap, but it’s a bitter pill to swallow. So there’s no way I’m going to live off someone else and waste away. I’m going to rise straight to the top. 86Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 7 Reborn as the Ultimate Live-In Son-in-Law 重生之极品赘婿 Yang Guowei, a renowned scientist, transmigrated to a parallel world resembling the Song Dynasty and became the live-in son-in-law of a fifth-rank official. Yang Yuanliang only wanted to enjoy a leisurely life: stroll through the streets, tease his wives and concubines, and take a few lackeys along to harass respectable women. He never expected that copying a couple of poems would make him the greatest genius under heaven, or that writing a few essays would turn him into the greatest scholar of 107Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 8 Spiritual Qi Revival: I Found a Female Corpse from the Start 灵气复苏：开局捡到一具女尸 [Spiritual qi revival + One female lead + A little sweet + Cozy everyday life + Raising a girlfriend] Also known as [My Girlfriend Is from Another World Too] and [My Sword Immortal Girlfriend Wears a JK Uniform] The whole world has entered an age of spiritual qi revival, and even ordinary people can turn their fortunes around. After graduating high school, getting dumped, and failing to get into a university for people with special abilities, Chen Shu found himself a penniless good-for-nothing w —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 I Become a Prince's Live-In Son-in-Law from the Start 开局成王府赘婿 From the Start, He Becomes the Prince's Live-in Son-in-Law 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Three Years as a Scapegoat, Now I’ll Protect the Stunning Goddess 替罪三年，出狱后守护绝色女神 Three years ago, his girlfriend’s younger brother accidentally hit someone with a car, and he went to prison in his place for love. In prison, he met a master who taught him a wealth of skills. Before dying, the master entrusted him with protecting a stunning female CEO. Three years later, he is released, only to learn that his former girlfriend is about to get engaged and that his parents were hounded to death by a villain. This time, he’ll repay his debt of gratitude and get revenge! 32Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 11 The Rich Campus Beauty Offers Herself to Me, but I Can’t Escape Her 千金校花以身相许，我逃也逃不掉 [Sweet and Lighthearted Daily Life + Campus Romance + Mutual Devotion + No System + No Rebirth + Easygoing Comedy] Life is always full of surprises. There might be a stinky bear at a scenic spot, and a campus beauty in your arms. After his carefully cherished girlfriend of two and a half years dumped him, Wang Zhuo went on a trip to clear his head. By a twist of fate, he met Xu Yaoyao, a wealthy campus beauty. Xu Yaoyao: “Zhuozhuo, give me a kiss and I'll waive your rent!” Wang Zhuo: “???” X 377Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Reborn as a Carefree Son-in-Law 重生逍遥赘婿 [Live-in Son-in-Law + Wish Fulfillment + Sweet Romance] Would you believe me if I said I transmigrated? Well, I believe it. And what incredible luck: I opened my eyes to find myself in the live-in son-in-law role. As for martial arts, I've got exceptional natural talent and top-tier manuals to back me up. As for literature, just kidding, I can recite the Eight Great Prose Masters of the Tang and Song dynasties backwards. And as for smooth talk, my silver tongue is like a cheat code, an absolute 827Reads8.5Score10014d adds
- 13 The Ultimate Live-In Son-in-Law 巅峰赘婿 An abandoned heir to a wealthy family and a legendary war god, he is forced to become a live-in son-in-law and endure three years of humiliation and mockery. When the seal is broken and his memories return, he reclaims his throne over the world, turning everything from his past around... 2.1kReads8.1Score22514d adds
- 14 The Son-in-Law: My Uncle Is the Emperor 赘婿：我大伯是皇帝 [Feel-good power fantasy + fictional setting + a little deduction + hilarious schemes] Female lead: Unites with Mu Qing and wins over the Princess of Qin. A drama queen with a mind of her own who loves beating up the male lead. Her signature moves include making him kneel on a washboard, twisting his ears, pinching his arms and thighs, and smacking him on the head with a brick. Mu Qing: A foodie with a high IQ who makes her loyalties clear quickly. A beloved favorite of the whole family. Mu Jin: 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 I Woke Up as a Merchant's Son-in-Law! 醒来后，成为商贾赘婿！ Lin Yang is a modern-day special forces soldier and elite spy. When a mission goes disastrously wrong, he is reborn in another world as the live-in son-in-law of a wealthy merchant family. In his previous life, he fought and died in the desert for his country and its people. This time? He'll make money, chase women, and enjoy a life of wealth and leisure. He only wanted to lie flat and live like a carefree couch potato. But as time went on, something felt off: how did he end up wielding power ov 60Reads7.7Score—14d adds
- 16 Never Mess With His Beloved Wife: He’s the Invincible Emperor 千万别惹他爱妻，他是无敌帝主 [One heroine + fiercely protective + devoted only to his wife + fast-paced + exhilarating power fantasy] Three years ago, the Xiao family stood on the brink of destruction, and their heirloom, the Jinglong Sword, vanished without a trace... Three years later, Xiao Xuan, reborn in Huaxia, returns in place of the young master of the Xiao family. With the strongest Demon Emperor System and the Jinglong Sword in hand, he rises to power to protect his beloved wife, Murong Qing. From that moment on, t 88Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 17 The Poet's Journey 骚客行 After a night of beer and barbecue, the flirtatious Yang Zhen dreamed himself back to the Great Sage Dynasty and transmigrated into the body of a dull-witted scholar! He gets assassinated right from the start, has no success in his studies, and comes from a fallen family. A nobody like him even dares to break off an engagement? He divorces his rich and beautiful wife! What kind of utterly doomed start is this? Sigh! Just watch how this fine young man from 21st-century Huaxia turns things around 27Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 18 History's Strongest Live-In Son-in-Law 史上最强赘婿 Chen Jun dies heroically, only for his corpse to be struck by lightning. He travels through time and space in a flash of lightning, plummets from the sky, and lands on the Prince of Yong, killing him with his backside. He becomes a live-in son-in-law of the Qin family and marries Qin Yuying, the most beautiful woman north of the Yangtze in the Song kingdom. Facing the Prince of Yong’s oppression, his nominal wife’s disdain, his sister-in-law and brother-in-law’s mockery, and the strange looks of 31Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 19 My Ice-Cold CEO 我的冷艳女总裁 This is a story about a special forces soldier and an urban female CEO. There are no brainless boasts and face-slapping, no fantasies of being invincible, only memories that leave a deep and lasting mark. “I will love you forever!” With that, she raised her gun and killed herself... 61Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 20 Husband, Don't Make a Scene 赘婿别闹 The protagonist, Wang Peng, transmigrates into the body of a live-in son-in-law, turns the tables against all odds, and face-slaps one villain after another. He’s no bleeding heart and shows no mercy. He starts as a live-in son-in-law and ends as a merchant king, steamrolling all opposition as he conquers the pinnacle of the business world. 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Protecting You Through Three Lifetimes 三世护你 [One Female Lead] High above the Nine Heavens, Bai Luo, a god-tier powerhouse, searches for news of Ye Yi. He pursues her through three lifetimes, searching from the highest heavens to the deepest underworld. No matter where you are, he will find you and protect you for all eternity... 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 The Wealthy Family's Live-In Son-in-Law 豪门赘婿 Chen Yang becomes a live-in son-in-law for money and suffers humiliation at every turn. Until one day, his father pulls up in a Rolls-Royce to take him home… 30Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 23 Miss, Your Husband Is Slacking Off Again 小姐，姑爷又摆烂了 A Lay-Flat Son-in-Law? No, a Man Forced to Put on a Show! Lin Xuan, a medical prodigy from the modern age, pushed himself too hard in the rat race and drew the heavens' ire. Struck by lightning, he somehow became the Su family's despised, sickly, and useless son-in-law in ancient Lin'an City. He started on hell difficulty: his wife, Su Banxia, was peerlessly beautiful but cold and distant; everyone in the Su family treated him as a laughingstock; the Herb Hall watched them hungrily from outside, 11.6kReads8.3Score1.1k14d adds
- 24 The Live-In Son-in-Law Takes Charge 赘婿当家 As a live-in son-in-law, Ling Yun's goal is to get his in-laws and sister-in-law completely under his thumb. Ling Yun: "Little sister-in-law, come over and rub your brother-in-law's feet..." 222Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 25 Dao Ancestor of Cause and Effect: My Dao Companion Is a Scheming Divine Diviner 因果道祖：我的道侣腹黑天算 (Karmic Golden Finger + Scheming Heroine + Powerful Duo + Face-Slapping Power Fantasy) Lin Xuan transmigrates into the role of the head of a declining Taoist temple, stripped of his cultivation and surrounded by powerful enemies. But he has a pair of eyes that can see karma. He can sever evil causes, transfer misfortune to others, and even plant good causes in people, reaping karmic fruits in return. The frail disciple he picked up is a sword-bone prodigy burdened with a blood feud. The destitu 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 The Urban Mystic Doctor 都市玄医 Medical genius Urban life Mother-in-law: Sign the divorce papers and get out! Zhang Ning: Fine, I’ll sign. Don’t regret it. After the divorce, it turns out his identity is astonishing. His medical skills are godlike, his martial arts unmatched, and powerful figures from every quarter compete to befriend him. The underground forces bow in submission. Heiress of the top family: If he establishes a foothold, Yangcheng’s three great families will become four. Beautiful wife: So my husband really is 66Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 27 Wuxia: I’m Invincible as Long as I Don’t Fall in Love 武侠：只要不谈恋爱，我就无敌 After transmigrating into a wuxia world, Meng Xuanyi becomes the last successor of a declining sect. As he takes on his master's dying wish to restore the sect, he also gains the Anti-Romance Invincibility System. Romance is out of the question. To become invincible, he has no choice but to go down the mountain and break off his engagement... 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Reborn, the Entire Marquis's Household Is Filled with Regret 重生后，满门侯府追悔莫及 [Rebirth and transmigration, a thoroughly uplifting power fantasy, no System, well worth a read!] He is reborn and transmigrates to a dynasty that never existed in history: Great Zhou. He is the illegitimate son of the Marquis of Yongchang, but is sent into the Marquis of Xingyong’s household as a live-in son-in-law, a lucky charm meant to ward off misfortune. There, he lives under someone else’s roof. He takes charge of the household and does his utmost to preserve the marquis’s dignity and rep 2.7kReads8.3Score16514d adds
- 29 A Blind Date and a Whirlwind Wedding, Mr. Mo's Playing Games Are a Little Too Much 相亲闪婚，墨总套路有点深 [Mutual first love, sweet romance, independent heroine, happy ending, hidden identity, calculated pursuit] “What? My Flash-Married Husband Is Actually a Billionaire CEO?” “What? My Best Friend Is My CEO Husband’s Younger Sister?” At a blind date, Mo Hanchuan offered Lin Qiaoer 20,000 yuan to pretend to be his girlfriend and meet his grandmother. He never imagined that this seemingly simple act was actually part of Mo Hanchuan’s scheme. … Five years later… Their little daughter asked, “Mommy, w 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 This Live-In Son-in-Law Is a Little Wild 这个赘婿有点狂 Also known as Urban Cultivation Mad Son-in-Law. Lin Ao, a renowned God of War known as the Mad Dragon, returns to the city and becomes a live-in son-in-law of the Xiao family. He lives quietly for three years, until trouble befalls the family and someone starts making moves on Xiao Xue. You can pick on him all you want, but if you hurt someone he cares about, he'll kill anyone who stands in his way, be they gods or Buddhas. Go ahead and try, if you dare... (This blurb doesn't do the story justic 299Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 The Goddess's Live-In Son-in-Law 女神的上门女婿 “If I told you I didn’t do anything last night, would you believe me, honey?” Looking at the red stains on the bed, Luo Junlin wore a pained expression. When had the mighty Eastern God of War ever been in such a predicament? 312Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 32 Slaying Ghosts and Gods from the Start: One Sword Can Cut Through the Starry River and All Things 开局斩鬼神，一剑可斩星河万物 [Decisive and ruthless + one heroine + swordsmanship + powerhouse + invincible + no System + from the start] When demons and gods descend upon the world, Li Xingluo inherits an ancient legacy. With one sword strike, he sends countless deities crashing down to the mortal realm, fleeing in panic. A mighty being schemes to plunder the fortune of every living creature on the Primordial Continent. With one strike, he shatters a priceless treasure from a pocket dimension, restoring peace to the conti 132Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Showbiz: My Healing Girlfriend 娱乐之我的治愈系女友 [Entertainment Industry + Sweet Romance] On a snowy night, Lin Jinghong struck up a conversation with a girl who couldn't speak. Her name was Gu Nanxi. From then on, an extraordinary life began. A bolt of lightning flashed, and Lin Jinghong slowly fell to the ground. In a dream, he received three lives granted by God. When he woke up again, the three lives had merged. Now he was a singer, an actor, and a genius with every kind of artistic talent. [Welcome back! I can grant you one more wish.] [W 17Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 34 The Evolution Pearl 衍生珠 One female lead, no saintly do-gooding. Ye Mo, Lin Qingrou Ye Mo transmigrates to another world and obtains the Derivation Pearl, which becomes an inner world. Within that inner world, he derives a Dao Comprehension Stele, allowing him to grasp countless divine abilities. He derives the Ten Great Spirit Roots' Profound Yellow Fruit Tree and obtains the energies of Profound Yellow. He derives the Heavenly Dao Hall, where he can comprehend the Three Thousand Great Daos at will. He derives a forest 128Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 35 The Carefree Young Son-in-Law 逍遥小姑爷 Lu Xi, an exemplary young man of the twenty-first century, transmigrates into the ancient past and becomes the live-in son-in-law of the Lin family in Qingzhou, Yan dynasty. From the start, he's already five hundred taels of gold in debt. What is he supposed to do? Who could have guessed that Lu Xi's mind would contain the entire National Library, with every kind of knowledge from five thousand years of Chinese history at his fingertips? Lu Xi makes up his mind to do whatever it takes to win his 117Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 36 From Cast-Off Son-in-Law to the Strongest 从弃婿开始变强 He married into his wife's family and became a son-in-law, despised and scorned by everyone. He had planned to keep enduring it, but one day, the secret he had been hiding was discovered... 128Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 37 War God of the North: Awakening to a Flourishing World 镇北战神：忆醒繁华 Ye Ning was once the Northern Guardian Prince, the Supreme General who swept across the West and stood second only to the emperor in all of China, with authority over everyone else. After an unexpected turn of events robbed him of his memories, he drifted to a foreign land and became a vagrant. A twist of fate quietly brought him into the life of Xu Mingyan, a lively and eccentric heiress. The lively, beautiful heiress and the taciturn, handsome prince had utterly opposite personalities, but fat 756Reads8.4Score10714d adds
- 38 The Most Arrogant Live-In Son-in-Law in History 史上最狂赘婿 If you hit a woman with your car, never settle it privately. Call the police right away, or the consequences will be terrifying... 5.4kReads9.0Score61914d adds
- 39 Transmigrating to Uphold the Code of Male Virtue 穿越之守男德 [One heroine + no System + no showing off + lighthearted daily life + knows his limits] Male lead: A transmigrator who strictly observes the rules of fidelity, doesn’t show off, knows his limits, and avoids ambiguous relationships. Female lead: Cool-headed and scheming, with a knack for just about everything Xie Zhiyi, from the 21st century, accidentally transmigrates to the State of An and meets the woman meant for him. From then on... No, I can’t go to a brothel. No, I have a wife. I can’t en 122Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Wasteland Era: My Highly Intelligent Girlfriend 废土时代：我的高智商女友 [Single Heroine] [Sci-Fi Elements] [The Male Lead Is the Strongest] [The Female Lead Is the Smartest] In the year 2200, Earth's resources are depleted, and natural disasters and plagues strike one after another. Earth officially enters the Age of Cataclysm, a year also known as the first year of the apocalypse. Thanks to the development of advanced technology, humanity manages to escape disaster and eke out an existence in the shelters they have built. In an increasingly hopeless world, a genius 90Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 41 Reborn as the Perfect Son-in-Law 重生之极品姑爷 The notorious Bai Yucheng transmigrates through the cycle of reincarnation and is reborn in the body of a frail scholar. He happens to be sharing the bridal chamber with his new wife, but, still in the first days of their marriage, he has no idea how to treat her tenderly. The young woman becomes so embarrassed and angry that she throws him out of the house... 2.9kReads8.3Score21914d adds
- 42 I'm a Talented Scholar in Another World 我在异世当才子 An impoverished, dull-witted scholar is recruited by a top-tier aristocratic family as a prospective son-in-law. Three years pass, yet he hasn’t even seen what his betrothed looks like, let alone married her. Now, his body has been taken over by a university professor from the future. “Good heavens, why is Rumeng dressed so strangely today?” “Don’t make a fuss. It’s called a qipao, specially designed for Rumeng by Young Master Qin. I hear the dresses and high heels he designed have already beco 1.6kReads8.4Score14214d adds
- 43 Building a Girl Group Empire in a Chinese-Style World 国风世界打造女团盛世 After waking up one night, the male lead finds himself transmigrated into a parallel world, where he is a famous lyricist and composer. His reputation proves undeserved, however, and he cannot simply reproduce songs from his old world. He wants to leave, but the couple cannot bear to part. Once they learn the truth, they end up on different paths. He strives to improve, while love slips away. Unable to settle his feelings, he rebuilds himself, creates a crown, and rises to make waves once more. 303Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 I Transmigrated Into an Otome Game, and I Only Love the Villainess 穿越乙女游戏，我独爱反派女配 [Otome Game + Villain + Single Heroine + System + Ruthless + Not Stupid] After a truck sends him to another world, Ivan discovers he’s become the foolish prince in an otome game. His future is to end up in the heroine’s harem, while his fiancée is about to suffer a terrible fate. What a disastrous start. Ivan: “You think I’ll follow the original plot? No chance!” He punches the lovesick male lead and kicks the self-righteous heroine. After being crowned emperor, Ivan ignores the hostile gaze of 22Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 45 Staff in My Left Hand, Blade in My Right: Evil God, Don't Start Anything 左手法杖右手刀，邪神你别给我闹 [The game gradually becomes reality + one heroine (she’s on the cover) + a head start + lone wolf] After waking from a dream in which he died, Luo Xiao unexpectedly discovers that the upcoming open-beta game, Fate of the Fallen, contains promotional material identical to what he saw in his dream! But in that dream world, Luo Xiao was trapped in a place called Windmill Village. The moment he stepped outside the village, a terrifying knight would attack him with a giant axe. The day before the ope 43Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 46 Transmigrating: A Hidden Dragon in the Wilderness 穿越之潜龙在野 The moment he was born, the protagonist accidentally kicked the emperor. His imperial father promptly banished him to suffer among the common people. Unaware of his royal identity, he made a name for himself with poetry, literary talent, and strategies from later generations, then gradually became embroiled in the succession struggle. He slays Japanese pirates and revitalizes the Kingdom of Chu! With his strength alone, he changes the entire balance of power. 6Reads—Score114d adds
- 47 The Outstanding Live-In Son-in-Law 赘婿天骄 The more beautiful a woman is, the less you should trust what she says. The most beautiful girl on campus, a goddess admired by everyone, suddenly tells Chen Jianglong, “Let’s get married!” So Chen Jianglong joins the Lin family as a live-in son-in-law, serving them for two years. But after the wedding, instead of the affection and sweetness he imagined, he is treated with contempt and discrimination. It turns out the marriage was part of a carefully plotted scheme by the Lin family. [This story 2.7kReads8.3Score26614d adds
- 48 The Divine Healer's Immortal Son-in-Law 医神仙婿 Urban, son-in-law. Zhang Yuan, the senior disciple of the supreme sect Qihuang, mastered the innate Five Elements Qi arts. His innate Wood Qi could rapidly heal, his innate Fire Qi could burn everything to ashes, and his innate Metal Qi was unrivaled in its killing power. By chance, he was reincarnated as a foolish, useless live-in son-in-law. His mother-in-law: “He's nothing but a good-for-nothing!” The heiress of a supreme family: “He's a once-in-an-age genius!” A supreme doctor: “Please take 207Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 49 A Rich Woman Has Her Eye on Me? The Little White Rabbit from Love Apartment 富婆盯上？爱情公寓里的小白 Motorcycle-riding youth Lin Bai roared through the wind of freedom, with Lin Wanyu holding tightly around his waist behind him. "Hey, handsome little bro, give me your number." At a traffic light, a rich woman rolled down her car window. "Sorry, ma'am, we're not a match. I have a girlfriend." Lin Bai smiled and shook his head, then flashed Wanyu a finger heart behind him. "Little brother, when you're young, you don't know... good, and you mistake... for a treasure!" "Hahaha!" Lin Bai put on his 623Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 50 From Son-in-Law to King of Entertainment 从赘婿到文娱天王 From Live-In Son-in-Law to King of Entertainment —Reads—Score—14d adds
