Novels like My Dearest
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as My Dearest, best match first.
- 1 The Night Before My Engagement, I Lured My Fiancé's Uncle Home 订婚前夜，把未婚夫的小叔拐回家 The day before her wedding, Lu Yue, eldest daughter of the Lu family, discovered that her fiancé was a scumbag. She decided to get even at the Night Palace by surrounding herself with handsome men, but there she ran into the man she'd idolized while studying abroad. In a moment of madness, she drugged him, took him home, and had her way with him. To her surprise, the next day he showed up at her engagement banquet. He turned out to be her fiancé's uncle, Wu Tingxiao, heir to the Wu family, and t 9Reads7.4Score1514d adds
- 2 He Spoils the Baby He Raised from Childhood 独宠他从小养起的宝宝 [Nurturing] [Carries Her Everywhere] [Overpowered Male Lead] [Female Lead Isn't Fragile] [Not a Strong Female Lead] [Not a Saintly Heroine] [Drinks Milk] [One-on-One Romance] [Both Leads Are Pure] [Sickeningly Sweet] He loves her very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, 6.7kReads—Score64514d adds
- 3 Wait, Why Isn’t This Like It Was Before I Was Reborn? 不是，为什么跟我重生前不一样啊 Synopsis: [Reborn] + [One Female Lead] + [School Life] + [Romantic Comedy] + [Everyday Life] + [Childhood Friends Romantic Comedy] There’ll be hamburgers and fries, too, so please give me a little more time. And please don’t stockpile chapters (╥_╥) (Entirely handwritten, no AI!!!) Jiang Ling left the funeral home clutching a diary. Only then did he learn that his childhood friend had been in love with him. But it was already too late. Then the truc 359Reads—Score3514d adds
- 4 The Moon Always Listens to You 月亮一直听你说 (Two top students + sweet romance + from school uniforms to wedding dresses + lighthearted, funny daily life + lovesick male lead + doting devotion) A sweet, soft girl with many sides × a lovesick school tough guy. Includes a secondary couple. After Zhou Cheng transfers schools, she quickly becomes the talk of the campus. She’s soon a celebrity, and her classmates keep an eye on everything she does. Classmate A: “No way! The big shot at school, who does nothing but fight and sleep, is carrying t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Notes on Sweet Seduction 甜诱笔记 A delightful sweet romance, with childhood friends, laugh-out-loud comedy, and plenty of sugary sweetness. A mischievous sweetheart × a cunning, doting demon king... “I just want a third tub of ice cream. Is that really too much to ask? It’s not like I’m asking for the stars~” Xu You looked at Tang Shi with a pitiful expression. The man was once again helpless against Xu You’s soft, pleading voice. He gently coaxed his girl, “All right, all right. Does Qiqi want strawberry or mango?” Xu You was 4Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 6 I Made a Pact with God, But My Childhood Friend Pretends to Be Blind 我与神明画押，奈何青梅装瞎 (A reserved, quiet top student and good girl x a free-spirited, flamboyant violinist) [1v1, both pure, HE, slow-burn romance, clear preference] 1, A cheeky little boy showed up in Wutong Town and moved in next door to Lin Anyou. He spent all day climbing over walls and trees to raid birds' nests, and would roll up his sleeves and charge off to fight other kids. But whenever he was with Lin Anyou, he would tug on her pigtails and lazily say, “Youzi, I'm hungry.” So Lin Anyou would take him home a 51Reads5.7Score10214d adds
- 7 You Shine So Brightly 如此闪耀的你 [Two prodigies, childhood sweethearts, a little angst, told from the heroine’s perspective] A story about a girl who has never been loved and a boy who was kidnapped, saving each other. Zhou Shuti’s ordinary life is turned upside down when Jiang Boyan appears. At kindergarten, Zhou Shuti has won the title of “Little Genius” three years in a row. One sunny afternoon, she meets Jiang Boyan, a pitiful child whose identity is a mystery to the adults. After helping the gentle, handsome boy deal with 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Waiting for the Crane to Fall 等鹤陷落 [Both Leads Are Each Other’s Only Love]+ [Sweet Romance]+ [Academic Prodigy]+ [Five-Year Age Gap]+ [He Has to Win Her Back]+ [Secret Love Comes True]+ [Coming-of-Age Ensemble] [Gentle, Cunning, and Charming Male Lead vs. Stubborn, Sensitive, and Sweet Female Lead] At her sister’s graduation banquet, she bumps into Su Heyu and tearfully turns the blame back on him: “Your abs are too hard!” The charming, ethereal top student smiles and offers her candy. “Have you forgiven me, big brother?” He 116Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 My Childhood-Friend School Hunk Doesn't Like Me?! 校草竹马竟然不喜欢我？！ [A melodramatic high school romance. The author loves this kind of story! The pursuit-and-redemption arc is a little rushed due to circumstances. The author has posted content warnings in the comments. Please read them before requesting anything or leaving a bad review!!!] [Pursuit and redemption + childhood sweethearts + angst before sweetness + devoted leads + happy ending] [The angst comes from one misunderstanding after another, not from a lack of love. The male lead has only ever loved the 154Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 10 A Delicate Face and a Slender Waist 娇颜软腰 [Insanely sweet + devoted to each other + childhood sweethearts + he secretly loves her] [Sweet, gentle darling × scheming, fatherly man] Su Xiangwan is the beloved princess of the Su family, well-behaved and beautiful, with a gentle disposition. Her sweet looks attract countless admirers, but without fail, none of them ever get close to her before her older brother Su Mu and their neighbor, Jiang Yu, step in. Jiang Yu is cool and aloof, unmatched in his studies and ruthless and decisive in b 78Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 11 A Place for Yi Xi 奕席之地 That summer, Cheng Zhihan met Zhao Yi and became utterly consumed by him, circling him with the fervor of the sun. What she never expected was that all her day-and-night efforts would mean less than his simple words: “I like her.” Their hands clasped tightly together drenched Cheng Zhihan’s heart in a wave of icy cold. Six years later, a phone call from her parents urging her to go on a blind date makes Cheng Zhihan determined to rip her one-sided “love” out of her heart, roots and all. So she t 43Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 His Childhood Sweetheart Is Wild and Sweet 他的小青梅又野又甜 [Sweet Romance, No Angst, Childhood Sweethearts, Rekindled Love, Everyone's Favorite, Two Powerful Leads, Satisfying Face-Slapping!] [Glamorous, cool-headed heiress × Devoted golden boy and big puppy] Ever since the Tang family's eldest young master got his childhood sweetheart and ex-girlfriend back from abroad, the youngest head of the family, known as the “business world's killing machine,” had quit his job and followed her everywhere! Everyone said the heir to the Tang family valued beauty o 6Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 13 The Aloof Childhood Friend’s Little Darling 高冷竹马的小祖宗 [Both leads are devoted to each other and each other’s first love + sweet romance among the wealthy + childhood sweethearts + the male lead falls first + a two-year age gap] Noble, dazzling heiress × distinguished, devoted heir to a wealthy family Zhou Qichen was born a favored son of heaven, and everyone in Jiangcheng’s elite circles knew it. He had a childhood sweetheart whom he cherished and spoiled from the time they were little. Cheng Jiayao had always thought of Zhou Qichen as an older b 1.6kReads—Score16414d adds
- 14 Childhood Rivals: My Girlfriend Is Someone I Raised from Childhood 冤家竹马：女友是从小养成的 [One-on-one romance] [Sweet, doting romance with a cold, aloof academic ace] [Healing, growing-up romance] [Adorable contrast] Sheng Jin thought the girl next door was adorable, all pink cheeks and chubby little cheeks, like a tiny dumpling. But when Yu Xinyu followed him around, calling him “Big Brother” over and over, Sheng Jin only gave her a frosty look. “Stop following me.” The little dumpling was heartbroken and went home dejectedly. Sheng Jin didn't notice that his little shadow, Yu Xinyu 44Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 15 My Childhood Friend, the Campus Heartthrob: The Little Plum Is So Delicious! 竹马校草:小青梅超可口！ [Scatterbrained foodie x indulgent, possessive top student; both are each other's first and only, one-on-one romance, childhood sweethearts who fall for each other] At three years old, little Xixi successfully won herself a little follower named Yan Cong. Once Lin Xi grew old enough to know better, she began to notice that her little follower was getting stranger by the day. After graduating high school, Lin Xi cornered Yan Cong. “Tell me, what exactly have you been hiding from me?” Yan Cong, a 3Reads7.2Score314d adds
- 16 The Childhood Friend Who’s Fallen for Me 心上长草的小青梅 (Everyday life, family matters, slow burn. Two pregnant mothers go to the hospital together. To save me, who was born in the hallway, my childhood sweetheart is born prematurely... + genius male lead who protects his wife + making a fortune in the 1990s + sweet doting romance with no angst.) In 1992, two old red-brick houses stood with only a wall between them. Two babies arrived in the courtyard. The baby girl was wrinkled and dark, with a soft, clingy cry. The baby boy was fair and clean, so q 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 The Childhood Friend Regrets Losing His Sweetheart 竹马悔青梅 #Second chance romance, groveling chase, childhood friends# Ye Ye had been secretly in love with her childhood friend Sheng Ze, the untouchable heartthrob, for years. She loved his white shirt blowing in the breeze and the elegant, handsome face that softened only for her. She once thought they were in love with each other and waited for one of them to break the ice. After the college entrance exams, she carefully planned to confess. Then she discovered that Sheng Ze loved someone else. His kind 345Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 18 The Childhood Friend Lost His First Love 竹马丢了青梅 The Jiang and Liu families had been close for generations, and the Jiang family’s young master and the Liu family’s young lady were childhood sweethearts. That summer, they both got into Haicheng’s best high school. But then, one day, another girl barged between them... Much later, on a quiet night, the girl choked back tears and told the boy, “Yuanqing, I really resent you both. I know you weren’t to blame, but I still resent you. Let’s end things here. Don’t come looking for me again, okay?” T 55Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Shallow Kite 浅鸢 Adorable, sweet little princess × gentle, doting childhood friend Lu Qian'yao, nicknamed Nuonuo, had been showered with love since the day she was born, becoming the little princess of the Lu family, envied by everyone in the capital. She had a childhood friend, Pei Yuxi, and the two grew up together, innocent and inseparable. Pei Yuxi’s childhood promise, “Little sister is so cute. I’ll always protect her,” became the guiding principle of his life. He stayed by her side as she learned to speak 3.2kReads8.2Score45514d adds
- 20 The Drowning Kiss Trap 溺吻陷阱 Chi Nian had a crush on the older boy next door, Pei Shiyu, ever since she was little. When Pei Shiyu’s family moved to another city, she had no choice but to bury her feelings deep in her heart. Years later, the two meet again. Time has passed, and Chi Nian is no longer the naive little kid she once was. Pei Shiyu, too, has shed his youthful awkwardness and become far more cool and refined than before. After they reunite, Chi Nian finally works up the courage to confess her feelings to Pei Shiy 1.7kReads7.0Score10014d adds
- 21 Childhood Friends at War 竹马斗青梅 [Childhood friends + bickering rivals + one-on-one, mutually devoted + lighthearted comedy] Sweet girl versus sharp-tongued schemer Shi Ye has liked Gu Tuanyuan for years. Ah, but he’s too stubborn to admit it. Keeping his feelings bottled up would be one thing, but he also loves teasing Gu Tuanyuan with his sharp tongue. As more and more people pursue her, Shi Ye grows increasingly irritated. One day, he sees Gu Tuanyuan holding hands with someone else onstage as they sing to each other with af 123Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 22 My Childhood Sweetheart Appears Out of Nowhere, and My Childhood Friend Won’t Stop Chasing Her 天降青梅，竹马追着跑 [Childhood Friends × Secret Crush × Reunion After Years] Mu Ran and Qin Yuchuan had known each other since childhood, spending nine years by each other’s side. But could a childhood friendship really lose out to a “heaven-sent match”? Qin Yuchuan always kept her busy with practice tests and studying, never bringing it up. Mu Ran decided to take the initiative, but the timing couldn’t have been worse. Circumstances forced her to leave, and Qin Yuchuan lost all contact with her. When they met agai 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Mr. Han's Darling Wife, Raised from Childhood 韩总的养成系小娇妻 [Extra-sweet doting romance + one-on-one pairing + both leads devoted and faithful + powerful couple who flirt with each other + childhood sweethearts] [Socially anxious AI PhD × domineering CEO who loves to be in control] A lollipop leads to a “forced sale” When Yan Xiaomo was five, she stole Han Mubai's lollipop. At twenty-two, Han Mubai stole her whole life. “Dr. Yan, it's time to repay what you owe me with the rest of your life.” [All technical details in this book are included for the sake 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Like Jade Smoke 似他如玉生烟 [None of us is innocent, and neither is time. So retribution came for me. That is karma. My sins are unforgivable, and I deserve to die.] The old Su Yanli could barely be bothered to pay Fu Qingyi any attention. Later, he spent every day trying to figure out whether going lame or going bankrupt would make her look at him more often. 581Reads7.9Score10414d adds
- 25 The Wealthy Heiress, Spoiled on Her Knees by Her CEO Childhood Sweetheart 世家娇娇女，竹马总裁跪着宠 [Childhood sweethearts & reunion after years apart & wealthy family] [Gentle, talented painter & haughty young CEO] The eldest daughter of the Xu family, Xu Shuli, was gentle and refined, fair and beautiful, top of her class, and skilled in every art. She was the family's beloved treasure, adored by everyone. The young master of the Luo family, Luo Yunqi, was rebellious and strikingly handsome. He was the crush of countless girls, and simply standing there was enough to draw every eye. The two 1.2kReads—Score10314d adds
- 26 A Poem of Wild Dreams Under the Blazing Sun 烈日狂想诗 [Completed] [Both Leads Are Faithful | Childhood Friends | Mutual Secret Crush | Rekindled Love | Reunion After Years Apart | Happy Ending] Xu Sicun had a childhood friend who was cocky and obnoxious, yet so cold when he wanted to be that no one dared mess with him. One day, a blushing transfer student handed Xu Sicun a love letter. She was just about to turn him down when a hand reached out from behind her and snatched the letter away. Xu Sicun turned around. It was her sharp-tongued childhood 2.1kReads8.4Score13614d adds
- 27 This Childhood Friend Is a Little Too Cold 这个青梅不太冷 Male lead: Chen Ying. Female lead: Man Yi. They grew up under the same roof. She’s both fiery and sweet, with a perceptive mind; he seems cold, but is actually passionate and fiercely independent. A sweet romance! A sweet romance! The leads are direct and never play games!!! The heroine isn’t a naive sweetheart! The hero isn’t a self-sacrificing do-gooder! Sweetness from beginning to end. 77Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 28 Sweet Childhood Sweetheart: My Boy Next Door Is Always Around 甜宠小青梅：竹马绕床来 The day she was born, her mother arranged an engagement for her, saying it was best to keep good things in the family. He was three when she was born, and as she lay in his arms, she giggled. When she was two and he was five, she hugged his leg and said, “I'm going to marry you when I grow up.” He frowned and gently pushed her away, but his face was no longer cold, and the corner of his mouth curved into a faint smile. When she was four, her parents died in a car accident. She didn't cry in fron 1.5kReads7.6Score10714d adds
- 29 The 1970s: I Used My Past Life’s Novel to Turn My Cannon Fodder Fate Around 七零：我以前世的小说逆袭炮灰路 [Transmigrate into a book + many books + past and present lives + ancient martial arts + natural super strength + educated youth + play the pig to eat the tiger + childhood sweethearts] Sang Zhixuan, the number-one “poor little thing” of the capital’s Machinery Factory compound, has been sent down to the countryside! Her mother signed her up without her permission, killing two birds with one stone: she could curry favor with her stepfather and keep her stepsister from being sent down, while sec 607Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 30 A Wealthy Family Contract: The Seductive Beauty and the Puppy-Like CEO 豪门契约：钓系美人和犬系霸总 [Elite family marriage contract + childhood sweethearts + marriage first, love later + sweet, flirtatious romance with a touch of silliness] This is the true-love journey of a stunning, flirtatious designer and a gentle, loyal CEO who thinks he's the best. Come watch! Ye Shuyun, the eldest daughter of the Ye family, and Shen Zaiyun, the second young master of the Shen family, were famous throughout Huacheng as childhood sweethearts. Ye Shuyun had liked Shen Zaiyun since they were kids, but he ne 126Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 31 Crazy! After Being Reborn, I Somehow Tricked My Childhood Friend into Confessing to Me 疯了！重生后竟忽悠青梅和我表白 [Rebirth + Sweet Romance + Short Story + Youth and Campus Life + Everyday Romance] An unexpected accident sends Xu Ziyang back to his senior year of high school. Make money? Fall in love? I want it all! The first thing he does after being reborn is talk his childhood friend into confessing to him. Shen Yiyi's inner thoughts: Though this hurts so much, I'm willing to do anything for Brother Xiaoyang. Even if that means putting on a show, being harshly rejected, and helping him win back the girl h 28Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 32 A Midsummer Dream 半夏之梦 [Campus ✘ Modern Romance ✘ Second-Chance Love ✘ Mutual Devotion] [Mu Banxia ✘ Mian Moxuan] Mu Banxia had a crush on the boy next door, but in her freshman year of college, he went abroad with his girlfriend, leaving her feelings unspoken. Mian Moxuan hit the nail on the head about Mu Banxia’s secret crush, so she took him for an enemy. From then on, they fell into a pattern of trading barbs whenever they met. Through day after day together, opening their hearts to each other time and again, and 5Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 33 My Childhood Friend, the Campus Bully, Sings Love Songs to Soothe Me Every Night 校霸竹马，唱情歌夜夜哄 [Mutual crushes out in the open, a sweet-and-salty childhood friend VS a gentle, gloomy childhood friend] [Two top students + coming of age] (The rating is low because it just came out, okay?) “Have you heard? A school bully transferred into the honors class?” “A school bully? What school bully? How could one transfer to Jiangcheng No. 1 High?” “It’s true. I heard he came from Beicheng, and he’s really handsome. Let’s go check him out after class.” “What kind of family can pull strings to get so 869Reads7.4Score10214d adds
- 34 Like a Dream, Weaving Dreams 如梦，织梦 This is a childhood-sweethearts romance between Ling Yu and Yi Qiaoqiao! The story takes place in Beijing. The male lead is a poor student, while the female lead is an academic ace. They were born on the same day at the same hospital, and their families arranged their engagement as soon as they were born! Ling Yu dotes on Yi Qiaoqiao every moment of every day. Even when they attend different high schools, their feelings for each other remain unchanged. They grew up together, share a deep bond, a 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 A Rose in My Arms, Deep in My Heart 玫瑰入怀，入我心 [Both Leads Are Each Other’s First + Happy Ending + Sweet Romance + Mutual Healing; School Romance in the Beginning, Then a CEO Slowly Pursues His Wife + Forced Love; The Heroine Becomes a Strong, Beloved Woman] The Yun family, one of the capital’s most powerful elite families, had a cherished little daughter named Yun Shu, who was adored and pampered. After an incident caused by her hidden identity, Yun Shu became deeply insecure and afraid. With no other choice, the Yun family sent their young 423Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 36 After Transmigrating Into a Book, I Chose to Be the Villain's Younger Sister 穿书后我选择当反派亲妹妹 [Everyone’s Darling + Transmigrate into a Book + System] [Read at your own risk: a little melodrama + a little silliness] Su Tangtang had just finished her college entrance exams and was about to relax with a novel when the villain in the story turned the tables and drove the male lead into bankruptcy! She complained about it, and ended up transmigrating into the book. The System wants me to win over the villain? Then I’ll just become his little sister! But, System, you didn’t say I’d have to be 162Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 My Childhood Sweetheart Knows My Heart, and He Keeps Circling Me 青梅知我意，竹马绕青梅 A devout Buddhist young master from the capital’s elite circle × the cherished daughter of a prominent family, a frail and aloof beauty Childhood sweethearts + doted on by everyone + both strong Everyone in their circle knows that Mo Nianchen and Lin Anran grew up together as childhood sweethearts. Lin Anran was born prematurely and is more frail than most. Mo Nianchen never believed in Buddha, but for her to live a safe and peaceful life, he came to believe. Lin Anran: “Everyone else calls me N 1.5kReads8.4Score15014d adds
- 38 Miss Ji, My Only Love Rival Can Be Myself 纪小姐，我的情敌只能是我自己 [Childhood Friends * Mutual Secret Crush] On a peaceful, comfortable afternoon, Ji Xiao curled up on the tatami like a cat, eyes contentedly half-closed. A pair of long, slender arms gently wrapped around her from behind. Yan Shu sighed. “I thought all of this was just wishful thinking on my part.” Ji Xiao smiled, her eyes curving as a mischievous glint flashed in them. “If we’re both wishing for the same thing, doesn’t that make it mutual?” When childhood sweethearts meet, and a narcissistic he 55Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 39 So Sweet! My Cool Childhood Friend Has Wanted Her for Years!! 超甜！清冷竹马觊觎她多年！！ The restrained, self-controlled young master Lou × Jian Peipei, a girl with a people-pleasing personality [Complete] [Just started getting ratings, which will go up later] Childhood sweethearts + story begins in childhood + a touch of ensemble cast + both leads have only ever loved each other After an accident, Jian Peipei made her second friend in life: Lou Ming. Her first friend had been a... dog. From then on, Lou Ming used every trick in the book to keep her by his side. Teacher: “Lou M 1.8kReads6.7Score18714d adds
- 40 My Childhood Sweetheart's Husband 我青梅竹马的丈夫 [Multiple love interests + childhood friends + groveling chase + growing together] The rating has only just come in, so it'll be low at first. It'll rise later! Gao Yun's mother had two best friends who were incredibly close to her, giving Gao Yun two extra homes to call her own as she grew up. The two aunties had four sons between them, and Gao Yun spent her childhood squabbling and playing with the boys. Little did Gao Yun, still happily oblivious back then, know that her “childhood engagement 2.1kReads8.1Score44814d adds
- 41 An Equatorial Kiss Beneath the North Star 赤道热吻北极星 [Childhood friends + sweet romance, no angst + 1v1, both leads' first love + school life + male lead is an expert at spotting fake sweethearts] [Cool, distinguished genius childhood friend × sweet, gentle childhood friend with heterochromia] Dao Sheng was born with different-colored eyes. Everyone called her a “monster,” and no one wanted to play with her. Except Fu Baiyu. When they were little, he gave her a blue glass marble. “It's as pretty as your eyes.” As teenagers, he took her on a long j 701Reads9.0Score10114d adds
- 42 Childhood Sweetheart Beats the Unexpected: You're My First Love 竹马抵天降：你是我的情窦初开 Loving you without hesitation through the long river of time “Big brother, it hurts. Blow on it.” The little girl held out her palm, tears all over her face. She was two that year. He was four. “Happy New Year! Hand over the red envelope!” Little A Li held out both hands, her tone solemn. She was six that year. He was eight. “I'm so annoyed! The boy behind me keeps kicking my chair and pulling my hair. Go teach him a lesson, big brother.” Little A Li complained to him, cheeks puffed with anger. 210Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 43 The Childhood Sweetheart Returns, and the Arrogant CEO Has Changed His Ways 青梅归来，傲娇总裁不作了 Five years ago “A Nian, we...” “We? What about us?” Five years later “Qingqing, we...” “We? What about us?” Gu Qinian hadn't expected Shen Yiqing to change so much after he came back. She felt like a stranger to him. It wasn't until he noticed something was wrong that he wondered what those five years had done to her. Gu Qinian: “Who is he?” Shen Yiqing: “You tell me.” From that moment on, it seemed that proud, haughty man had returned... 1.2kReads6.8Score10314d adds
- 44 Winning Over the Original Male Lead 撩原 [Bright, resilient childhood sweetheart X Proud, carefree scumbag childhood sweetheart] [She takes the lead, he indulges her; secret love comes true; low on groveling; both leads would die without romance!] Lu Zhuo was Xu Nian's scumbag childhood sweetheart, the one she secretly loved but lost to an unexpected rival. Seven years apart, and the once proud, carefree boy has become a playboy in the entertainment news, a shady back-alley businessman, and a sucker who gets fleeced at nightclubs? His 168Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 45 He's a Playboy, Yet He Bows to His Childhood Sweetheart 他浪荡，却为青梅折腰 [Engagement before love + regretful pursuit + childhood sweethearts] [Roguishly handsome rich young man, King of the life-and-death casino & pampered beauty] Shen Que is a genuine second-generation official, but he acts just like a spoiled rich kid who couldn’t care less about the rules. He won’t be controlled, loves his freedom, and boasts that he’ll never bow his head to anyone. Not even a marriage contract can tie him down. The day after the wedding, he leaves Yun Zhi behind and heads abroad 611Reads5.8Score—14d adds
- 46 Life in a Wealthy Family After Marrying My Childhood Friend 和竹马大佬领证后的豪门生活 This is one of my early works, and it’s very immature. I don’t recommend reading it. [Childhood sweethearts, each other’s one and only] The male lead has a sharp tongue, so if that bothers you, read at your own risk. The Xiao Ran and Lin Ziyu bonus chapters are at the end, with their titles marked. [A tsundere young CEO who never says what he means × a straightforward female star with an unconventional way of thinking] Married life + school-day memories The main story is complete. If you can’t s 109Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 47 Let Me Into Your Heart 让我进入你的心 [Childhood Sweethearts] A Princess and a Prince’s Love Story In this vast world, I’m lucky to have met you. Qi Qi is a pampered, fussy little princess. She used to think she could fear nothing because she had so many older brothers. Later, she thought she could fear nothing because she had Gu Nianshen. When Qi Qi first met Gu Nianshen, he had just returned from America. His Mandarin was so halting that he barely spoke in front of other people. Qi Qi thought he was mute and felt terribly sorry 1.1kReads8.7Score10614d adds
- 48 My Puppy-Like Childhood Friend Claims His Place in an Instant, Holding His Beloved Close 犬系竹马秒上位，抱紧怀中的宝贝 [Childhood Sweethearts] [Married Young] [Marriage Before Love] [The Male Lead Falls Hard] * Lu Yechen had always considered Jiang He his best friend. Then one sudden confession disrupted the peaceful relationship between them. "Don't you have a fiance?" "Does having a fiance mean I can't like you?" Lu Yechen returned her love letter exactly as it was, making his rejection clear. Jiang He lowered her eyes, looking dejected. "Then I can only go on liking you in secret." Lu Yechen was in a foul moo 2.4kReads8.7Score18714d adds
- 49 The Childhood Friend Panics as His Little Sweetheart Is About to Be Snatched Away 竹马很慌，小青梅要被摘走了 [Reunited after years apart➕love grows over time➕the husband chases his wife to win her back] Chen Jingyuan had a childhood sweetheart she’d loved for years. But he always insisted they were just friends and that they were best friends. So… they could only ever be friends? After six years apart, Chen Jingyuan became her childhood sweetheart’s personal assistant. She took care of every aspect of the CEO’s daily life and even helped him handle difficult work projects. Then an accident left them wa 2kReads7.9Score13614d adds
- 50 Nobody Wants This Childhood Sweetheart? Then I’ll Take Her Home 这只青梅没人要？那我顺手拐回家 [Everyday life + one heroine + childhood friends to lovers + super sweet] “I was supposed to be reborn and make it big, but I didn’t even get my ten-million-yuan prize. Instead, I picked up a little tyrant?” Xia Manzhi was a hapless guy who’d briefly caught the favor of the Goddess of Luck. On the day he finished his college entrance exams, he won a ten-million-yuan prize. But before he could even claim it, an “interdimensional portal” sent him back to when he was six, turning him into a wobbly 3.1kReads7.0Score28814d adds
