Novels like It's Not Too Late for Sang Yu, and Ning Yue Is Like the Wind
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as It's Not Too Late for Sang Yu, and Ning Yue Is Like the Wind, best match first.
- 1 Gardenias and Sour Tangerines 栀与酸橘 (Also known as: A Galaxy Just for You) [Sweet romance + pure love in the early stages + mutual secret crushes + childhood friends + healing + reunion after a long separation] Clear-eyed "little bunny" vs. cold, unruly "puppy" (A love story about an art student working hard at intensive training) During the summer training camp that year, Duan Heyu met again the childhood friend who had protected him through his dark childhood. Maybe it was love at first sight; maybe it was a long-laid plan. Afte —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Eight Parts Tea 八分茶 [Sweet romance, one-on-one, mutual devotion, a slow and steady everyday love story, a little treat] On her birthday, Lu Tiao “runs away from home” and meets Ye Rong in a little-known town, beginning a slow-paced life there together. How small is the town? Small enough to run into the same person three times in one day. How slow is life? Slow enough to spend a whole lifetime strolling hand in hand. “What do you want to eat tomorrow?” “Are you going to the convenience store tomorrow?” Lu Tiao tea —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 He Crossed Mountains and Seas to Come to Ling 他掀山海赴岭来 Shen Chenghuan had recently not only reined in her sharp edges, but also crafted a perfect image as a well-behaved top student. She thought she would keep going further down the path of being a good, studious girl, until she met Xu Rong’an, a walking bug in the system. Now she was breaking character every day! / Shen Chenghuan still remembered what Xu Rong’an had said to her that night. The young man had looked at her with a warm smile and spoken to her softly. Even years later, when Shen Chengh 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Stop Going on About It, I Really Don’t Plan to Marry You 别叨叨了，我真的没打算嫁你 Stop Nagging, I Really Never Planned to Marry You 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 A Tender Love for Her 温柔予她 When Tang Yueling first met Fu Jinchen, she thought he was a perfect gentleman: measured in speech and unfailingly polite in everything he did. Once they started dating, his image began to fall apart. A perfect gentleman? Measured? Polite? He was clearly a wolf in sheep’s clothing, always pushing his luck and shameless to the core! After they married, he stopped restraining his beastly side altogether. Tang Yueling: Is it too late to regret this? Fu Jinchen: Be good. If you don’t want to sleep, 108Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 6 Shocking! A Genius Chess Player Read My Keepsakes and Fell in Love with Me! 惊！天才棋手读我遗物爱上我！ Before long, her belongings, including a diary chronicling decades of her life, went viral across the internet. At first, Ding Hanyang had only clicked on it by accident while in the lounge. But then he read every word, line by line, turning it over in his mind again and again. Through the diary, he felt the past ten years of a girl’s relentless climb upward. She was hardworking, optimistic, and loved to fool around. Eventually, Ding Hanyang realized that he had fallen in love with someone who w 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Love in a Few Words 爱在只言片语 Xia Liao is a pretty, sweet, and lively French major. By a twist of fate, she meets Mu Zhiyan, a wealthy, handsome, cold-faced man who has just returned from France. Their very different upbringings collide, and with a little help from the friends around them, they gradually move toward a bright future... 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Mr. Lu, the Ideal Man 人间理想陆先生 Fashion blogger × motorcycle shop owner and Zhongyi Tech CEO (with a secret identity) The first time they met, Xia Zhiyao thought Lu Xiu would be difficult to get along with. Who knew that the next time they met, at Qizai’s urging, he would be the one to ask for her WeChat? When he waited outside the airport after her business trip and called her, she was stunned. She confessed her feelings, but he didn’t accept. He said those were things the guy should do. He always seemed to know what she was —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 My Heart Is Yours, Like the Bright Sun 倾心于你似骄阳 “I love taking baths, my skin feels so good, oh, oh, oh, oh~” Song Linlin was taking a bath, completely unaware that a fire had broken out at Uncle Li’s place next door, until someone knocked on the bathroom door! “Knock, knock, knock! Is anyone in there? There’s a fire next door, and it’s spreading fast. Come out immediately!” Song Linlin nearly slipped in fright. She quickly grabbed a bath towel and wrapped it around herself, thinking a thief was trying to trick her into coming out so he could 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Sold to a Billionaire CEO, She Is Spoiled Like a Queen 卖给亿万总裁后，她被宠上天 (Sweet romance and everyday life) + (Both leads are each other's first and only) + (Mutual devotion) To secure an investment, Lin Siyu's biological father sold her to the investor. Lin Siyu thought her life was over, but the CEO turned out to be young, handsome, and rich. He spoiled her rotten! Lin Siyu: I love him. I want to become a better person for him! Su Yan: She doesn't have to do anything. I just want to spoil her! Sweet, innocent little wildcat X handsome, devoted CEO 23Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 11 Mr. Shen's Master Plan 沈先生步步为营 [One-on-one romance + sweet devotion + reunion after a long separation + long-planned pursuit] Lin Yuhuan fell for Shen Baiyu the first time she saw him, six years ago. When they unexpectedly crossed paths again six years later, they gradually grew closer, and the feelings in her heart quietly blossomed. She never expected to fall into someone’s trap. Sick, Shen Baiyu leaned against the hollow of Lin Yuhuan’s neck. “Huanhuan, this medicine is so bitter.” “Have some water.” Lin Yuhuan held a glas 225Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 12 Plucking Greenery, Uncle Gu Draws Her Into His Arms 摘青，顾叔引入怀 An age gap? But he can, you know... “Uncle Gu, you're picking on a kid!” “Heh, it's much easier to soothe a child than it is to soothe you...” Perhaps if she peeled back the reason for her dislike, she'd find it began with affection: the affection she dared not admit. He would teach her all about it... Picking the green she loved most, Gu Zhi carefully treasured it. Though he was luring her into his arms, it was as if he were pouring strong liquor down his own throat... 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 If You Spoil Me, I'll Marry You 你宠我我就嫁 After leaving her marriage alone, Su Youran never expected that one collision on the street would send her head spinning straight into another relationship. Love at first sight and a whirlwind marriage happened in the blink of an eye. They even drew up a three-point agreement. For the sake of money, she decided to let it go. Besides, he might already have forgotten what she looked like, so she could probably make this marriage work for now. Life is about trying different roles, discovering new s 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 I Was Supposed to Become a Widow, but Somehow I Turned My Life Around 本来是要当寡妇的，没想到咸鱼翻身了 She was supposed to become a widow, but unexpectedly, she turned her fortunes around. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Reborn, I Became the Villain's White Moonlight 重生后，我成了反派的白月光。 After Being Reborn, I Became the Villain's Beloved 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 The Summer We Couldn't Hide Our Secret Crush 那年夏天，藏不住的暗恋 Martial arts prodigy girl VS frail top student boy Growing together + multiple couples + extra sweet On her first day transferring schools in her second year of high school, Qiao Zhiyue bravely stepped in to save a delicate-looking, handsome boy. Later, she was amazed to discover they were in the same class, and the teacher even assigned her the seat beside him. She found herself glancing at the boy beside her. His eyes were naturally closed, his eyelashes casting a shadow beneath them. His 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 I Became a Passing Extra in a Runaway Pregnant Woman Story 穿成带球跑文中路人甲 [Lawyer + university professor + gentle boy-next-door x top student + campus belle + spirited girl-next-door] Transmigrate into a book · Save the male supporting character · Sweet romance · Mutual devotion Transmigrate into a book as a nobody? No problem. That’s not important. What matters is that Yu Qingyan must not die. Cheng Yao came up with a plan to save Yu Qingyan. Step one: become friends. Become friends, not boyfriend and girlfriend, okay?! What should she do? Looking at the tenderness a 38Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 18 Only After Getting Together with My Brother's Sister Did I Realize Her Promised Sweetness Was All an Act... 和兄弟姐姐在一起之后，我才发现说好的温柔都是假的… After getting together with my brother's sister, I finally realized that all that promised tenderness was fake... 39Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 How My Best Friend Became My Little Brother's Girlfriend, and My Sister Realized She Was the One Getting Played 关于闺蜜变成弟弟女朋友，姐姐觉得自己是个怨种这件事 About how my best friend became my little brother's girlfriend, and my sister realized she was the one getting the short end of the stick 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Love at First Sight: My Sweet and Adorable Upperclasswoman 一见钟情，学姐她可甜可萌 Love at first sight: My sweet and adorable senior 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 After That Night, Young Master Bo Lost Control 那夜后，薄少失控了 [One-on-one, both leads are each other's only partners + sweet-looking but secretly cunning heroine vs. scheming hero + wealthy-family wish fulfillment + doting romance] That night, Shen Ningshuang had planned everything long in advance, all so she could escape her cage by relying on Bo Li's influence. That same night, the celibate Young Master Bo, the untouchable beauty on the mountain peak, completely lost control and became addicted to this soft-looking little white rabbit. When they met agai 414Reads—Score10014d adds
- 22 Reborn, My Cold-Faced Ex-Husband Begs for Cuddles 重生后，冷面前夫求贴贴 Reborn, My Cold-Faced Ex-Husband Begs to Cuddle 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 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
- 24 A Solo Performance in My Youth 青春里的独角戏 [Reunion after a long separation + from schooldays to the wedding aisle + secret crush + mutual devotion] Transfer student Ye Yiyi meets Xi Chenhao on a spring outing, setting off a series of sparks between them. Nothing ever goes as it should: he goes abroad, he loses contact, and then… he gets a girlfriend. She always thought her secret crush was a one-sided story, but then a miracle happens… Life is full of setbacks. He dies, but unbelievably, he comes back to life? Their long-awaited reunion —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Hunting Her 捕她 Under the streetlight on the way home, a tall, broad-shouldered man held a petite woman in his arms, with two little ones following behind them, hand in hand. Warm and adorable Nuannuan held her brother’s hand and looked up at their parents ahead, speaking unclearly. “Bubba, why is Daddy holding Mommy?” Little Chi Xu looked at his silly little sister, tightened his grip on her chubby hand, and said, “Silly girl, because Daddy loves Mommy.” 12Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 26 A Gentle Touch That Finds Its Way into Your Heart 微微入君心 A Gentle Touch Reaches Your Heart 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 A Summer When the Stars Shine 群星闪耀的夏天 [Youthful campus life] [Two top students] [Ensemble cast] A passionate, haughty, slightly vain heroine x a gentle, slightly sharp-tongued hero who never overthinks Xia Qianxing x Shen Sinan The high school where I met you was a summer when the stars shone bright. Years from now, many memories may slowly blur, but none of us will forget the hot summer breeze, the cicadas singing outside the window, the sound of pen on paper, and the carefree smiles on one another's faces. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 On the Day We Parted, My Cold-Faced Husband's Eyes Turned Red 和离当天，冷面夫君他红了眼 The Day They Parted, Her Cold-Faced Husband's Eyes Turned Red 226Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Will the CEO Help Me Tear My Ex-Girlfriend to Shreds? 女总裁帮我手撕前女友？ The Female CEO Helped Me Tear Into My Ex-Girlfriend? 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 After Becoming Relatives with the CEO 和总裁成为亲戚后 (Proximity breeds opportunity + long-planned pursuit + possessive male lead + beautiful but insecure female lead) Gu Heng, an employee at Zhizhan Technology, somehow became related to the company’s CEO, Jiang Chi. Ever since they became relatives, Gu Heng seemed to run into the CEO more and more often. She bumped into him while visiting her teacher’s home, while dining at a restaurant, and even while picking up groceries at the supermarket by her residential complex. She figured it was all coinc 297Reads7.2Score10614d adds
- 31 Dear Mr. Tang 亲爱的唐先生 A story about love between an ordinary person and a celebrity. Also known as "The Movie Emperor Tang Actually Likes Me!" [University Professor × Top-Tier Star Tang] (Sweet Romance, Entertainment Industry) The news of Movie Emperor Tang's marriage shot to the top of the trending list in an instant, and everyone speculated about it and envied the happy couple. After getting married, Movie Emperor Tang appeared on a show and was asked why he had married so young. He replied, “I wanted to marry her 523Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 32 After the Eight-Years-Older, Ice-Cold Big Sister's Cover Was Blown, She Put on Cat Ears and Called Me Big Brother 大八岁高冷姐姐掉马后，她戴上猫耳喊我小哥哥 After my aloof sister, eight years older than me, was exposed, she put on cat ears and called me big brother 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 So I’m the CEO’s Beloved White Moonlight 原来我是豪门总裁白月光 So I'm the CEO's Beloved White Moonlight 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 My Online Dating Partner Turns Out to Be a Top-Tier Idol 我的网恋对象竟是顶流偶像 [Racy Fanart Artist] VS [Top-Tier Star] Dragged along by her celebrity best friend to chase idols, Yun Zhao logs into Honor of Kings for a few games while she’s in a good mood. But of all people, she runs into her boyfriend and her boyfriend’s girlfriend. So the Yun in his ID wasn’t her Yun after all. Yun Zhao breaks up with him without hesitation. Maybe Yun Zhao has a knack for attracting scumbags. Both of her relationships ended with her being cheated on. One day, while Yun Zhao is gaming, a 101Reads8.4Score10014d adds
- 35 A Cookie-Flavored Trap 曲奇味的陷阱 [Sweet campus romance] A mischievous, handsome school bully and a sweet girl with a fierce side At night, two people lean against a sports car. The young man at the front puts a cigarette to his lips, radiating wild energy as if waiting for his prey to appear. Li Anqiao: Brother Yi, we’ve been here forever. Who are you waiting for? Lin Yi: A fierce little kitten. After school, “Lin Yi, could you stop following me?” “So fierce. Biscuit, I want to tell you something.” “What?” She turned around, lo 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Across the Summer 越夏 [Clear-headed, independent, strong heroine × proud, unruly, sharp-tongued hero] [Redemption × clear-headedness × from school to city life] Li Shu is a cool-hearted person. She doesn’t know how to love, and she’s never felt loved! With less than three months until the college entrance exams, all Li Shu has to do is make it through that summer. Then she can leave Nancheng and see the sun break through the rain and fog. One fine afternoon, Li Shu gave false testimony. She only meant to keep herself 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 I'm Meant to Be the Beloved One 团宠我是应该的 I'm Supposed to Be Everyone's Favorite —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 My Husband Hasn't Kissed Me in Three Years of Marriage. When He Finally Spoke, It Was For... 结婚三年老公不肯亲我，一开口竟是为了 My Husband Refused to Kiss Me for Three Years of Marriage. When He Finally Spoke, It Was Actually for... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 For Some Reason, I Only Fall for You 偏偏只对你动情 [Campus romance + sweet pampering] [Happy ending] [A cool, alluring-looking heroine who’s girly on the inside x a calm, devoted hero] On the first day of school, this handsome man volunteers to help Tang Mo carry her luggage. Shen Yichen is famous at S University: student council president, top student, campus heartthrob, and the object of countless girls’ affections. Tang Mo thought they’d never cross paths again. She never expected their parents to know each other, or that the person she’d bee 794Reads8.8Score11014d adds
- 40 My Heart 予怀 [Police officer x police officer] Two couples From childhood to youth, from youth to adulthood, is there someone you can have by your side as you journey through life? They met as children. The first time they saw each other, she chased after him, calling, “Brother Xiao An!” When they met again, she called him, “Song Huaian?” When they reunited, she said to him, “Hello, I’m Zuo You from the Lingchuan Special Police Team.” “When we were kids, I was always the one chasing after you. Now it’s your 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Play the Flute for Me 长笛为予吹 When they first met, she wore white and smiled like a flower beneath the pear blossoms. From that moment on, he was captivated for a lifetime. When she turned around, she saw a young man in black. She knew they could never be together, yet she still couldn't stop thinking of him. On the night of her political marriage, he lifted her veil. She thought, “It's over. There's no escaping now.” But she hadn't wanted to escape anyway... HE Alternate History A devoted couple Happy ending A devoted coupl 58Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 42 The Regent's Fiercely Beloved Princess 摄政王的霸宠王妃 [Souls transmigrate with a teammate + sweet romance + satisfying revenge + one-on-one romance] Also known as: “Transmigrating, Yet Still Myself: The Regent’s Childhood Sweetheart” The little Yun’er is the girl he’s been longing for day and night. The regent puts on her token of love at once and openly declares that he’ll marry no one but her! When someone tries to harm little Yun’er, the regent gets rid of the threat immediately, making an example of them! When little Yun’er wants to stir up tro 12Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 43 Wild Bones Are Hard to Tame 野骨难驯 [The author's new novel] [His wife is a screen queen] [Devoted, scheming mogul x radiant, seductive actress] [Sweet romance with a fake sugar-daddy arrangement] Everyone said that Zheng Motu, a fierce hawk who was wild and impossible to tame, had finally fallen into Mo Yu'an's hands. Rebellious, unruly school bully x cool-headed, stubborn top student Mo Yu'an had always been a well-behaved student who followed the rules. It took a brief rebellious streak for her to leave her mother and run away 8Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 44 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Vowed to Defy Fate 穿书后，我要逆天改命 On the sixty-sixth night of staying up late to read novels, I woke up and transmigrated into a book, becoming the wicked supporting heroine the male lead talked about? Thinking of her tragic fate, I wanted to cry out: “Heavens above!” Since I already knew the plot, I was going to defy fate and change my destiny. If this ridiculous plot didn't fall apart, I wouldn't rest! After I cured the original heroine's lovesick foolishness, I never expected the male lead to propose to me of his own accord. 31Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 45 My Childhood Friend Turned Out to Be a Professor 竹马居然是教授 Devoted only to each other + scheming, taciturn childhood sweetheart + childhood sweetheart who plays innocent while hiding her sharp claws How did adult Shang Yiqi win over his childhood sweetheart and bring her home as his wife? How did childhood sweetheart Wen Huanhuan get her taciturn childhood friend to marry her, just as he wanted? How do the two of them use their wits to take on outside enemies in their ordinary daily lives? 329Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 46 The Secret Married Life of an Actor and Me 和影帝的隐婚日常 [Secret identities + sweet romance + entertainment industry] Humiliated by her boyfriend’s mother, who offered her five million to leave, Tao Tao had no choice but to go. Five years later, she returned with a billion-dollar fortune and countless secret identities... Only then did she discover that her ex-boyfriend had entered the entertainment industry and become a hugely popular top-tier star. When they meet again, her ex, Feng Qi, looks at her pitifully. “Miss Tao, my family is pressuring me t 11Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 47 Seventeen Years of Secretly Cherishing My Childhood Friend 竹马藏娇十七年 His childhood sweetheart had been kept a secret for seventeen years 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Oh No! The Rough Team Leader Has Set His Sights on the Adorable Dorm Supervisor 糟糕！糙队长对宿管小娇娇下手了 [A sweet girl who slacks off in public but is secretly a big shot] VS [A testosterone-fueled counterterrorism special forces captain] A sweet romance about a woman reborn Bai Tang always thought her life had been nothing but misfortune. She was abandoned at an orphanage as a child, and after being adopted, the rightful daughter returned and took everything from her before she had a chance to enjoy her good fortune. In the end, Bai Tang met a tragic fate. Only after dying once did she realize how 76Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 49 A Bite of Fish Cake 咬一口鱼饼 [Childhood friends / School life / Sweet romance / Secret crush / Mutual devotion / Flirting both ways] [A poker-faced softie and a lively, outgoing flirt, both top students] [Tech company CEO × Jewelry designer] On the first day of high school, that familiar face appeared before her once more. Could it really be him? The name was the same, and she froze. When that familiar little mirror appeared before him, Lu Qingyan knew for sure: it was her best friend from childhood. Her best friend, Chen Y 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 Yangtao Loves the Stars 杨桃喜欢星星 ⋆｡ﾟ✩｡☁︎⋆｡ ﾟ☾ ﾟ｡⋆✮𖹭°𖤐⭒⋆.˚ Depressed, aloof girl | Easygoing, devoted boy School days | Cherished above all | Healing | Salvation | Depression On Gu You's first day transferring into her second year of high school, Chen Xu rescues her. The first thing she says, when she should have been thanking him, is, "Who asked you to stick your nose into my business?" She is utterly cold and indifferent. From then on, Chen Xu attributes all the kindness he shows Gu You to those first words. She seems heartl 87Reads—Score—14d adds
