Novels like At Max Level, She Falls Hard, and a Top-Tier Star's Puppy-Like Heartthrob Won't Let Her Go
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as At Max Level, She Falls Hard, and a Top-Tier Star's Puppy-Like Heartthrob Won't Let Her Go, best match first.
- 1 At Thirty, I Met Him, Eleven Years My Junior 三十岁，遇见小十一岁的他 At thirty, Xiao Qiao is making her way alone in the city. Past heartbreak has made her keep love at arm's length, and all she wants is a quiet, stable life. She never imagined that a boy eleven years her junior would come along and shatter her peace. 13Reads—Score10114d adds
- 2 Closing In Step by Step: The Yandere Puppy Is Wild and Irresistible 步步紧逼，病娇小狼狗他又疯又撩 Older woman-younger man romance + mutual flirting + both leads are each other’s first and only + sweet and sensual + love rivals everywhere + intense push and pull A gorgeous, captivating older sister with an irresistible allure × a dark, lovesick younger man with the instincts of a wolf Also known as My Crush Almost Married My Brother 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Younger Boyfriend: Sweet-Talking and Wild 年下弟弟，又茶又野 [Sweet romance + older woman/younger man + secret identities] [Reserved divorcee with multiple secret identities + a sly, wild puppy-like younger man] After three years of marriage, Tian Tian still couldn't warm her husband's heart. The moment his first love returned to the country, he slapped divorce papers in her face. Before her husband could even bring his first love through the front door, he caused the death of the child in her womb. At last, the furious Tian Tian stopped hiding who she wa 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Love at First Embrace 一抱钟情 One day, Lin Meimei, a thirty-year-old cow, was flirted with by a tender young thing five years her junior, and she thought he operated an excavator. “You… operate an excavator?” “Mm. You got one-third of it right.” Then, one day, Lin Meimei spotted a handsome man in uniform at the airport, pulling a suitcase, and realized she’d been fooled. “You don’t operate an excavator. You’re obviously a pilot!” “That’s why I said you got one-third right. They’re both machines.” “…” Lin Meimei no longer wan 160Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 5 My Idol's Career Is Over? Maybe I Should Keep a Handsome Man Instead 偶像塌房？还是包个男大香 [One-on-One Romance] [Sweet and Affectionate] [Strong Leads] [Older Woman and Younger Man] [Love at First Sight] [Older, gorgeous, sharp-tongued elite office worker * younger, scheming, green-tea, action-oriented two-faced college guy] In front of her best friends, Li Yue is a champion braggart: “He stayed over at my place last night.” In reality, she's never even held hands with anyone. A lifelong single. Shen Qinghan is Jiangqing University's aloof campus heartthrob, but he acts sweet and clin —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 The Younger Man I Flirted with by Mistake 错撩年下弟弟 A collection of age-gap romances featuring older women and younger men. Some are sweet, some angsty, and some healing, as the couples grow and improve together. 1. Steady older sister × spoiled younger man “How dare this woman try to keep Jiang Xun in line? I hope she’s strong-willed.” “Big Sis, what took you so long? I’ve been waiting ages.” Bystander: I must’ve forgotten my glasses today. My prescription isn’t that strong. Is something wrong with my eyes?! “Jealous? A single person like y 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 My Sister's Love Trap Is... 姐姐的恋爱陷阱是 My Sister's Love Trap Is 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 A Teasing Sweet Talk! My Scheming Younger Lover Has Been Plotting This for Ages 诱哄！腹黑年下他蓄谋已久 [Childhood friends + reunion after years apart] SC [Theatrical, hilarious female livestreamer vs. laid-back, scheming boy next door] One day, a female fan sobbed as she poured her heart out to her. “Yinhe is such a jerk. He led me on and broke my heart, sob sob.” Seeing the beautiful girl cry, Shen Qinghe's heart shattered. “I'll help you get revenge! Let's make him experience what it's like to love someone he can't have.” Once she'd said that, the fan stopped crying and replied briskly, “Then i —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Tempted by Spring 春色诱引 [Gorgeous IC designer × flirtatious younger puppy-dog top] [Younger man + temporary housemate + sweet romance + all about feelings] The boy moved into Chen Zhaozhao’s home one summer. Chen Zhaozhao promised she’d stay by his side for the rest of his life, and he never forgot her words. When the time came to make good on that promise, he realized that the sister who always kept her word was starting to make excuses. While moving around the living room, he casually lifted his shirt to reveal his f 41Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 10 I Tempted the Beauty with a Mole Beneath Her Lip: My Second-Wife Is a White Lotus 招惹唇下痣二婚老婆是朵白莲花 [Older woman-younger man romance + both leads' clean pasts + the male lead has been plotting for years + sister complex + puppy-like loyal dog + mutual salvation] It began with love at first sight eight years ago, And became true love with a heart-stopping spark eight years later. This story has no System, no transmigration, no rebirth, and no golden finger. It's an ordinary love story that rises above reality. Come and give it a read! —Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 11 Hey, Sis Upstairs Wants to Date You 楼下的，姐姐有个恋爱想和你谈 [A sweet romance with a younger wolf-dog type who usually acts more like a cat, four years apart.] Cheng Xiaoxiao, who’d been single her entire life at twenty-six, was called “ma’am” by Jian Yan, who lived downstairs, after she did an aerobics routine. He also commented that her stomach was bigger than her chest. Cheng Xiaoxiao couldn’t stop thinking about it, and decided she was going to cultivate a sexy image. Little did she know, this had all been part of Jian Yan’s carefully laid plans. But 22Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 12 Big Sister Wants You to Be Good 姐姐要乖乖呦 Twelve years apart, a college graduate just starting her career and a gaming prodigy still in school, Shi Yu and Lu Zhengyang first connect through the game Game for Peace, then accompany one another as they grow. When Shi Yu loses hope in her job and finds life disappointing, Lu Zhengyang plays games with her and helps her find hope again. Shi Yu often reminds Lu Zhengyang to study hard and not get into a relationship too young. She never realizes that he has secretly loved her for years. When 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Sewing Summer! 缝夏！ Younger-man-and-older-woman romance: the seemingly innocent man is secretly calculating and rises to the top + she marries first and falls in love later, while his secret crush comes true + two wealthy families find salvation in each other + university professor and violinist + courteous, domineering CEO and forthright heiress + insecure, affection-starved man with a strong service instinct and possessive streak, and radiant, bold, perceptive woman with a sensitive heart + no melodramatic misund 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Big Sister, Flirt with Me 姐姐撩我 [Younger man pursues older woman + puppy turns into a wolf + satisfying revenge] Help! The puppy-like younger guy I flirted with turned into a wolf and is now my fiancé's nephew. What do I do?! Back then, I was a rich heiress studying fine arts, and he was a poor boy who worked as a model. I flirted with him until he fell for me, but my family went through a crisis and I was forced to disappear. Now, with a new face, I endure humiliation as a pawn in a marriage alliance. And then it turns out, t 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 My Sister Wants to Run Away 姐姐想逃 On the first day of our marriage contract, he pinned me against the wall and brushed his fingertip over my ear. “Sis, what are you hiding from?” Synopsis: Su Qian, a 28-year-old company president, is forced to marry the illegitimate son of the Yin family to save her own family. He is a 22-year-old college junior, six years younger than her: gentle, obedient, and harmless. She thinks this is a business marriage in which they each get what they want. When the contract expires, they’ll go their 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Beijing's Prince Charming Competes and Schemes to Make Her Fall for Him 京圈太子爷争又抢还茶，诱她沦陷 (Completed) [Older woman/younger man + secret crush + flash marriage + male lead takes his place + second male lead's quest to win her back + fierce rivalry + mutually devoted sweet romance] [Cool, sensual, rebellious, genius heiress vs. seemingly aloof but secretly brooding, puppy-like heir who's hopelessly devoted to his wife] Jiang Nianxue and Shen Shixiu, three years her senior, have been engaged since childhood. Everyone thinks the childhood sweethearts who grew up together will become a lo 166Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 My Washed-Up Star of a Puppy-Like Little Brother Turned into a Wolf 我的糊咖奶狗弟弟变成狼 A bright, confident older heroine × a younger hero who plays the fool to hide his strength Lin Lang always believed her father had abandoned her and her mother. To spite him, she chose to enter the entertainment industry, the very world he looked down on most. Just as Lin Lang was working her way up through talent and hard work to become a rising star, her boyfriend Li Chang cheated on her with Liu Xuewei, a nepo baby, for the sake of better opportunities. By chance, Lin Lang helped Zhou Junning 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 My Best Friend Forced Me to Marry Her Younger Brother 我被闺蜜逼着嫁给了她弟弟 Yu Qingyang fell into massive debt to pay for her parents’ medical treatment. Hounded by her best friend for the money, she had no choice but to marry her friend’s twin brother, Yin Ning. And so... “How is this a crushing debt? It brought me to you.” “How is this a scheme? At least it gave me the chance to marry you.” Yin Ning said, “Yu Qingyang, married people can’t just stay out all night.” “Yu Qingyang, Grandpa says he wants a grandchild...” “Yu Qingyang, you’re so heartless. Who’s you 127Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Help! The Younger Wolfish Hunk Is Wild and Untamable! 救命！年下小狼狗他野欲难驯！ [A poised, aloof, catlike thousand-year-old great demon vs. a brooding, sly, obsessive young wolfdog] [Both Pure / One-on-One / Powerful Leads / Everyone's Favorite / Pursuit of the Love Interest / Younger Man] A ranking of Bincheng's rising elite suddenly appears. Tang Muye, who had always held the top spot, is pushed down to second place, and the person now at number one is a woman! Su Jinyi, an obscure but legendary rising star in the tech world. Rumor has it that her background is a mystery —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 The Shy Older Sister Gets Flirted With Online 内向姐姐在线被撩 [Feel-good showbiz romance + older woman/younger man + shy, introverted older woman x sunny, cheerful puppy-like younger man + working hard together + ultra-sweet romance!!!! (A medium-length sweet romance)] [A love sparked in Prague, a secret romance, jealousy, evenly matched leads, flirting and acting cute with each other] She's a cool, aloof actress whose career in showbiz has never quite taken off. He's a newly popular top-tier star with no airs, at ease anywhere, including around her. She's 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 What a Pain, Why Do I Have to Hug You After Kissing You? 难搞，怎么亲完还得抱一下？ [Younger pure-hearted male lead + sweet everyday romance + an unfilmed, unfiltered dating show + romantic rivalry + a touch of showbiz + extra sweet + a touch of healing] Before going on the dating show, Cheng Shiyue drunkenly grabbed a stunningly handsome guy and kissed him passionately. The guy was seriously handsome, refused hush money, and made it obvious he was after a rich woman. But come on, were scammers really getting this picky about looks these days? Fine. Short on cash, are you? Spe 109Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 22 He Spoils Her at Every Turn 他步步娇宠 [Older woman/younger man romance + marriage first, love later + secret crush becomes mutual + both leads speak their minds + sweet romance] Su Yu, a gorgeous young heiress, is the dream target of countless rich heirs, but she looks down on every man equally. She has two deal-breakers when it comes to men: first, no heirs from wealthy families; second, no younger men. He Ci, the privileged crown prince of the He empire, checks both boxes. * The “money-loving, lustful” Su Yu summons a stunning you 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Tempt and Hook 诱钓 [Little hedgehog heroine x sweet puppy male lead] [Sweet romance, swoony flirting + devoted younger boyfriend + 1v1, both pure + long-planned pursuit + crushing scumbags + beloved with secret identities] To spite her scumbag father, Jiang Yao forcefully kissed a distant relative from her stepmother's family, a soft and sweet little puppy of a guy. Her scumbag father flew into a rage. "He's still a child." Jiang Yao pressed her sore lips together, fuming. A child, my foot! He didn't hold back one 80Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 24 Even the Clouds Blush 云朵也会羞红了脸 A sweet younger-man romance [An utterly pure-hearted male lead + a heroine who's both sweet and cool, and always speaks her mind] [Genius painter Ji Huaizhi × aloof dancer Shen Nanyin] One day, Shen Nanyin fell in love with Ji Huaizhi at first sight in an art museum. Before she even started pursuing him, they were already together. And so she got herself an adorable, clingy puppy of a boyfriend. … “Why hasn't Sister sent me a message today? Did she forget about me?” “Why isn't Sister smiling at 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Call Me Big Sister a Few Times. Don't Tell Me You Really Think I'm a Puppy 叫几声姐姐，不会真当我是奶狗吧 [Cool on the outside, warm on the inside female doctor VS scheming, devoted young wolf] [Older woman-younger man romance + long-planned pursuit + sweet romance + both leads are inexperienced + four-year age gap] When it comes to how drinking can get you into trouble, Lin Zhixia has plenty to say. At twenty-eight, she got blackout drunk at a bar for the first time and somehow brought a cute younger guy home with her. The second time she got blackout drunk, the cute younger guy officially moved in 90Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 26 Quick Transmigration: I Only Date My Younger Brother 快穿之只和弟弟谈恋爱 [Reading Guide] No domineering heroines with even more domineering men. If anything here comes across as misogynistic, feel free to point it out. Zhuang Yu has always refused to date younger men. In her view, younger guys are all immature and clueless. One day, she gets bound to a “Only Date Younger Men” System. Zhuang Yu has mixed feelings. This isn't what she wanted, but to her surprise, she eventually finds herself loving it. “Big sister, can't you give me a chance?” “Big sister, I'm not imm 49Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 A Marriage Alliance? My Younger Husband Is Head Over Heels for Me 联姻？年下弟弟他超爱 [Younger man + both untouched + mutual secret crushes + a touch of yandere + childhood sweethearts] [Young heir to a wealthy family + heiress] [Restorer of ancient books + seemingly prim forensic doctor] In everyone else’s eyes, Mu Yanqiu is a natural-born winner: a good family, great grades, and a thriving career. The only flaw is her useless husband, whom she married for the sake of an alliance between their families. Mo Tinglan is a young heir to a wealthy family who’s trouble in every way. H 2Reads—Score10114d adds
- 28 Wild Enough! Luring Her into My Arms 够野！诱她入怀 [An early work. The author isn’t happy with it and doesn’t recommend reading it.] [Milk-tea-flavored puppy boyfriend x gentle but formidable older woman] Song Wan is wonderful in every way, except for her taste in men. On her birthday, she received a big present from her boyfriend: a five-minute [censored] video. In a fit of anger, she started drinking. Her best friend Jiang Lai said she’d left a birthday gift for her in the room. Only after Song Wan got home did she discover that her friend’s p 321Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 29 My Younger Lover’s Secret Midnight Plea 年下弟弟秘夜求欢 Younger puppy-like man who’s secretly powerful + jealous, calculating green tea + obedient puppy + six-pack abs + strong female lead + doting romance + cunning schemer. The heroine, Li Fuqing, picks up a man by the roadside and takes him home. He’s young, strong, and incredibly clingy. “Can’t you love only me, big sis?” “No.” 227Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 A Genius Boy's Summer Plan to Win Back His Love 天才少年夏日追妻计划 [Sultry older woman vs. genius young man + ten-year age gap + a brutal breakup + winning her back at all costs] At first, Chen Ruyin thought her romance with the math prodigy ten years her junior would be nothing more than a fleeting summer affair. So when reality forced her to make a choice, she decisively ended their relationship. Who could have known that this handsome eighteen-year-old would be ten thousand times harder to shake than she'd imagined! 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 The Puppy-Eyed Boy Pins Her to the Wall: “Sis, You Have to Take Responsibility After Flirting with Me” 奶狗壁咚：姐姐，撩完要负责 [Complete, older woman/younger man romance, mutual healing, heartwarming, secret crush, cozy, proud and aloof younger man with a hidden side × oblivious, sweet older woman] After her boyfriend cheated on her and mocked her as an old woman, Yu Tian was furious and impulsively flirted with a “polite” and “innocent” college student, who was more handsome than a celebrity and more obedient than a puppy. Yu Tian: “My little brother isn’t good at sports.” Then Shen Shuhan broke the high jump record at 247Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 32 Call Me Sis Again and This CEO Will Show You Her Wild Side 年下不叫姐霸总有点野 (Completed) After Li Xia caught the eye of her wealthy best friend’s arrogant younger brother, she was stuck with him like a piece of gum on her shoe. The younger brother loved Li Xia with all his heart, but he was so stubborn that he would rather die than admit it. Worst of all, he somehow became Li Xia’s boss and kept finding new ways to order her around every day. In the end, Li Xia was the one who confessed, and Li Xia was the one who proposed. How infuriating! “You, you, you! Go sleep on th 9Reads5.2Score—14d adds
- 33 A Cup Ablaze with the Years 盏灼岁叶 Long-planned reunion + reunion after years apart + a brooding man’s daily act of playing nice + both leads are inexperienced + a powerful man humbles himself During her summer vacation at thirty, Sui Ye traveled to Florence alone and ran into her former brother-in-law, Yin Kuzhan. After five years apart, she had no idea that Yin Kuzhan had gone to such lengths to engineer their reunion. On the surface, Yin Kuzhan was a sweet, well-behaved younger brother-in-law. In secret, he was brooding and fi 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 So Tempting! My Younger Boyfriend Has Been Plotting This for Ages 甜诱！年下弟弟对我蓄谋已久 Sharp-tongued, soft-hearted beauty X gentle, sweet, straightforward younger man = sweet age-gap romance Three years ago, Mo Nanqiao went to Nancheng on a business trip and accidentally slept with a college student. Three years later, he shows up with his suitcase and crouches pitifully outside her door. “Aren’t you going to take responsibility for me, sis?” Mo Nanqiao: “We’re just roommates.” Lu Fangchi: “The bed’s all warmed up. Come sleep, sis!” Mo Nanqiao: “Lu Fangchi, you’re posting lovey-do 21Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 35 Sis, We Have All the Time in the World 姐姐，我们来日方长 “As far as I know, you’re a full ten years older than him!” she snapped in exasperation. “No, she’s only nine years and eight months older than me.” I turned around in shock. Why was Yue Guangming here? They say a woman three years older brings a man a fortune. So what does one ten years older bring? Come see how this sweet, wolfish younger man wins his older woman’s heart. 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 My Live-In Puppy Boyfriend Is Sweet on the Outside, Dark on the Inside 同居小奶狗白切黑 [One-on-One, Both Pure, Sweet Romance] After a frightening incident while living alone, Xu Jiaying got a roommate: Xia Yi, a college junior who was three years younger than her and attended the same university. On the first day, Xu Jiaying regretted signing the contract as soon as she’d finished. He was a chatterbox and a little flatterer! But since he was such a cutie, she gave up on breaking the lease. Early the next morning, Xia Yi the little puppy once again made Xu Jiaying want to throw him 9Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 37 The Young Wolf Is Too Wild for His Big Sister to Handle 小狼狗太野，姐姐真扛不住 [Sweet Romance + Flirting + Tension + Scheming + Mutual Devotion + Puppy-Dog/Cute Wolf] One mistaken flirtation, and she’s tied to him for life. Chen Xun thought Jiang Chuan was a gentle sheep. Who could have guessed he was a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Now that she’s fallen into the wolf’s jaws, can she still escape? The most outrageous thing Chen Xun has ever done was get drunk at a bar and flirt with a handsome younger man after learning that the man she’d loved for years was getting married. T 350Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 38 Stars Above the Plateau 高原上的星星 I met him on the plateau. It was the first time I'd ever seen a man whose smile could be compared to the stars. Yu Shu, whose Tibetan name is Zhabu Dunzhu, had a name filled with his parents' hopes and blessings. He was tall and powerfully built, with the distinctive strength of a Tibetan man, yet his face was as refined and handsome as someone from Jiangnan, with an air of otherworldly elegance. He was beautiful. When his starry eyes crinkled with laughter, he looked like a little deer. His hig 434Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 39 I Married My Puppy-Like Younger Brother 和小奶狗弟弟结婚了 After witnessing her boyfriend's betrayal, she went to a bar to drink herself into a stupor. In a fit of anger, she dragged a man into a room and pushed him down. Only afterward did she realize he wasn't a gigolo. She tried to run, but he caught her by the wrist, a hint of mockery appearing in his eyes. “Sis, you're just going to run off like this? Trying to get it for free?” She pulled two thousand yuan from her purse. He gave her a cold look. “Money can't make up for emotional distress and bod 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 I Picked Up a Pitiful, Obsessive Boy While Collecting Trash 我捡垃圾捡回来一个偏执小可怜 Qiao Xin: “Quit following me around, little shadow. I can’t afford to raise you.” Wu Yong: “No! I want to stay with you.” Qiao Xin: “What, do you want me to raise you on trash I pick up?” Wu Yong: “No, I’ll pick up trash and support you, Xingxing.” 43Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 41 Counterattack 反攻 [Fashionable, self-possessed beauty of an editor-in-chief & energetic male model with a great body] Lin An signed rising A-list male model Li Chengjue. Beyond their professional relationship, he was also her ex-boyfriend. They were seven years apart, but by a twist of fate, she ended up being talked into living with him as a couple. What is it like to date a young, vigorous guy? When another man approached Lin An, he said, “He’s too young. He’s not your type.” When Lin An turned down his unreaso 147Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 42 A Little Wolf in Sheep's Clothing 披着羊皮的小狼狗 [Older woman-younger man romance + both inexperienced + long-laid plans + mutual devotion + loyal puppy-like younger man + super sweet, no angst] When Chen Jin was young and foolish, she started an in-game relationship with a younger schoolmate just to rank up. She never expected him to become her nephew’s roommate! The younger schoolmate turns into an adorable puppy, calling her “Sis, Sis” until Chen Jin is utterly charmed. But who would’ve guessed he was actually a wolf in puppy’s clothing? “S 369Reads9.2Score10014d adds
- 43 Keep Your Bunny Tail Hidden 兔尾巴请藏好 A new work is here! Come read my novel on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 4Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 44 Luring Nanxu 引南絮 [From College to the City + Older Woman/Younger Man Romance + A Little Second-Chance Romance + Both First-Time + Happy Ending] Xiang Xichen was kidnapped on the night of his roommate’s birthday party. The woman threatened him, demanding that he seduce someone, make her fall in love with him, and then dump her without mercy. Outnumbered, Xiang Xichen had no choice but to agree. Everything proceeded according to plan… Then, one day, Nan Xu said, “Xiang Xichen, get lost. I’m leaving. I’m tired o 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 My Best Friend's Younger Brother Is Supposed to Be Abstinent? Help! We Can't Stop Kissing in Person 闺蜜弟禁欲？线上求助线下吻得疯 [Cool, abstinent Earth-constructing engineer Sheng Yu VS divorced, infertile therapist Ding Zhuo] [Younger man with a secret crush + wealthy family + doting romance + best friend's younger brother + mutual healing + six-year age gap + ex-husband's desperate attempt to win her back + realistic romance] Everyone was blaming Ding Zhuo. A thirty-year-old therapist who had struggled with infertility for four years, yet divorced her top-tier husband, the man who had never looked down on her. At her be 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Sis, Your Husband Can't Perform? Divorce Him and Let Me Support You 姐姐，你老公不行？离了你养我呗 [She Escapes a Hellish Marriage, While Her Devoted, Unhinged Love Rival Turns Up the Heat and Steals Her Away] (A Clear-Eyed Comic Artist vs. a Hong Kong-Style Heartthrob and top-tier star of short dramas) [Both Pure] Dai Qing is a gifted art student who gave up the chance to study abroad after graduating from art school. To win over Huo Xiu, the heir to a powerful Beijing family, whom she had secretly loved for four years, she signed a sexless marriage contract. Six years of marriage, shattered 15Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 47 Drunk, I Flirted with the Sweet Puppy Younger Brother 喝醉后，我错撩了小奶狗弟弟 [Super sweet + puppy-like younger man + older woman/younger man romance + heart-fluttering flirtation + doting romance + a little angst] She’s rich and beautiful, yet she fell for a puppy-like younger man. One “Big Sis” was enough to shatter her cool, sophisticated image. “Big Sis, where are you going?” “Big Sis, don’t you love me anymore?” “Big Sis, I’m sick. I need you.” His clingy, angry, and aloof expressions were all etched in her mind. She thought he was just a sweet little thing she was k 292Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 48 Raising a Child Husband in the Republican Era: The Bound-Feet Sister-in-Law Is Not to Be Messed With 在民国养童养夫：小脚妻姐不好惹 When Fang Wenjin woke up, she had become a petite-footed young mistress with a little husband and no living parents-in-law. When her husband's uncles came to seize the family estate, she chased them out with a kitchen knife. From then on, word spread of her fearsome reputation. She even took in a band of outlaws, led them into business and made a fortune, then devoted herself to raising her little husband, sending him to school and teaching him right from wrong. After all her hardships, she fina 562Reads8.8Score10414d adds
- 49 My Little Brother Can’t Hide His Feelings Anymore 弟弟他藏不住心思了 [Saving each other | older woman/younger man | reunion after years apart | obsessive younger man forces his love] [Genius teenager with depression vs. bold, free-spirited older woman, five-year age gap] When Qiu Sui is 21, her biological mother, who abandoned her six years ago, and her stepfather, whom she has never met, are killed in a car accident overseas. In his will, her stepfather leaves her a vast inheritance on the condition that she raise his younger brother until he finishes his educat 297Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 50 Sis, Please Love Me 姐姐，拜托爱我 [Cool beauty illustrator × devoted, soldier-type younger man] [A five-year secret crush comes true + everyday romance between an older woman and a younger man] Cong Ye sees with her own eyes the husband who was telling her he loved her before leaving that morning, now holding another girl by the waist and affectionately fastening a diamond necklace around her neck. She goes home, confronts him, and gets a divorce. Five years ago, the moment the young man saw Cong Ye in the art studio, the rippl 426Reads8.5Score10314d adds
