Novels like Beautiful Scenery, Smoky Years
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Beautiful Scenery, Smoky Years, best match first.
- 151 Turns Out I'm the Campus Heartthrob's White Moonlight 原来我是校草的白月光 [Cute, sweet girl x gentle, obsessive man] Mu Yao was famous at Beizhong as a top student: gentle and considerate, refined and elegant, handsome and rich, but incredibly hard to pursue... Then Lin Jiao transferred into his class, and everyone realized that the great man's heart had always belonged to his white-moonlight girl. 251Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 152 Report, Princess: The Prince Can Read Minds 报告王妃：王爷他有读心术 The metaphysics expert Lu Mingxuan was scared to death by an evil spirit, then her soul entered a book of unofficial tales about the King of the Underworld. Qin Beiming, the King of the Underworld, is the Great Xia Empire's greatest warrior and most handsome man. Three princess consorts have married him, and all died suddenly on their wedding night! Lu Mingxuan takes her elder sister's place and marries the King of the Underworld, notorious for bringing death to his wives. To escape the same fat 79Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 153 My Female Boss's Gaze Seems Strange 女上司看我的眼神很不对劲 My Female Boss Looks at Me in a Very Strange Way 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 154 A Hundred Kinds of Sweetness in First Love 初恋的一百种甜 “I told you, school uniforms are the best matching outfits for couples.” He never wore his school uniform, but today he suddenly put it on. The new school year began at Xingshan No. 1 High School, and all the students in Class 13, Grade 10, showed up except one. Zhou Yu looked thoughtfully at Lin Man’s name on the class roster. A week later, Lin Man returned to class after family problems had delayed her start to the school year. She was seated in front of Zhou Yu. Zhou Yu looked up, intending t 276Reads9.5Score11414d adds
- 155 The Adorable Jiang Shao's Sweetheart Is So Good and Gentle 傲娇江少的小可爱又乖又软 [Arrogant, cocky, and tsundere bad boy × sweet, gentle cutie] [One-on-one sweet romance, mutual salvation] Jiang Zhuo never thought he’d get the chance to see Song Zhi again. In that moment, he thought that maybe Heaven had finally been kind to him. Arrogant and proud as he was, he worked harder and harder to get a little closer to Song Zhi. Looking into the girl’s eyes, bright with starlight, he said in a low, husky voice, “Zhizhi, I’ll work hard to become a better person. Could you wait for me 135Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 156 Reborn for Another Life, Another Sheng 重生之又一世又一笙 [Sweet, adorable campus beauty and top student vs. rebellious, unruly rich-kid bully] In her previous life, Chu Zhi fell for Meng Yisheng, only to end up losing her legs and being cheated on. This time, Chu Zhi was reborn in her star-studded high school days. She decided to stay away from Meng Yisheng, but unexpectedly fell into the clutches of the school bully, Sheng Yi. Would Chu Zhi repeat the same mistakes in this life? Would she suffer that accident and lose both her legs again? Or would sh 189Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 157 The Lie Detector Insists on Testing Me 鉴谎师非要帮我鉴谎 The Lie Detector Wouldn't Stop Trying to Catch Me in a Lie —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 158 Listening to the Light 听光 Listening to the Light 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 159 Healing the Beautiful but Tragic Male Supporting Character 治愈那个美惨男配 Mu Qing stayed up all night reading a women-in-power novel called "Doting on My Husband". She felt so sorry for the male supporting character that she angrily wrote the author a 6,000-word rant in the comments, demanding a happy ending for him. Her sympathy score was so high that it activated the Male Supporting Character Healing System, which sent her into the book to complete a healing mission. Once the character's corruption score reached zero, she would be sent back to the real world. Mu Qin 60Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 160 Changing Plans from Morning to Evening 昭定夕改 Zheng Zhao was suddenly confessed to. The time of the incident: around ten on Sunday night. The location: the dormitory. Zheng Zhao was lying on the bed, playing on his phone with elegant ease, when it suddenly buzzed and a message popped up. The name “Han Yuqi” stood out on the chat screen. Han Yuqi wrote: “Zheng Zhao, I’m sorry to bother you so late. You’re truly a special person, and I like you. Would you consider being with me?” Zheng Zhao was stunned and bewildered, his mind going completel 2Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 161 I Can't Believe I'm the Neighboring Big Sister's Boyfriend in the Making 我竟然是邻家姐姐的养成系男友 I Can't Believe I'm the Boyfriend My Neighboring Older Sister Is Raising 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 162 The Male Lead’s Ex-Wife 穿成男频大男主的前妻 [Complete + historical wuxia romance + devoted first love + love-struck male lead] Su Jian accidentally transmigrates into a wish-fulfillment novel aimed at male readers, becoming the male lead’s ex-wife, who abused him and indirectly helped make him stronger. To stay alive and avoid exposing her identity, Su Jian secretly treats the male lead well, gradually building up his affection. She doesn’t expect him to remember her when he makes it big; she just hopes he won’t have her assassinated. Who 1kReads—Score10214d adds
- 163 Why Not Sink Together? 何不共沉沦 [Kept woman + wealthy, domineering CEO + angst before sweetness + possessive love + groveling pursuit] [Cold, ruthless, imposing CEO × delicate flower who grows through hardship] Xu Zan once had dreams. She wanted to be a judge. Now she’s Huo Tingyun’s mistress. She wagers her face and body, begging Huo Tingyun to use his money to save her grandfather, who has cancer, and her brother, who is in prison. She and Huo Tingyun have never been equals. She endures his occasional roughness and his unpre 1.4kReads8.9Score10414d adds
- 164 Waiting for You to Turn Around and Say You Love Me 等你回眸说爱我 Qiao Shengwan loved her husband, Mo Liangke, so desperately that she once tried to kill herself for him. Then, all of a sudden, she lost five years of her memories. Back then, she hadn’t even met Mo Liangke, let alone fallen in love with him. So, after securing a huge divorce settlement and a grand villa, she happily raised a glass to being single. Mo Liangke thought she would be devastated without him, but the day after their divorce, he saw her happily enjoying a lavish meal, looking blissfull 300Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 165 From the Moment I Married Him, I Was Already Part of the Game 从嫁他开始，我就入了局 From the moment I married him, I was caught in his trap 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 166 I Became the CEO's White Moonlight Stand-In? No, I'm the Real Deal 我成了霸总的白月光替身？不，是本人 I Became the CEO's Beloved's Substitute? No, I'm the Real Deal 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 167 Gesar Knows My Heart 格桑知我意 Genius straight-A student vs. proud, cocky athlete and school bully [Redemption + school life + both devoted to each other + love at first sight + mutual pursuit] Chi Sang's life changed drastically during the winter break of her sophomore year of high school. She moved alone to the city where her mother lived. Everything was unfamiliar, and with a difficult stepsister and younger brother, her life became dull and lonely. But there was light in her life, too. The arrival of Nan Zhiyi lit up her 601Reads9.0Score10314d adds
- 168 A Love That Never Forgot Its First Promise 不忘初心的爱恋 A Love That Never Forgets Its Original Promise 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 169 The Goddess's Ex-Boyfriend 捡漏女神的前男友 Chang Wan planned to scoop up the former boyfriend of the university's campus goddess. Mmm, mmm. After all, if an old-season Hermes bag tossed aside by the rich is still brand-new and expensive to ordinary people, then a man discarded by a successful woman must have something special about him too. Smitten by his looks, Chang Wan decided to make the first move. The problem was, why did he seem to be secretly enjoying it?! 4Reads8.7Score114d adds
- 170 Sweet Long-Distance Love, Our Hearts Never Wander 甜蜜异地恋，爱不分心 Sweet Long-Distance Love, Our Hearts Never Wander 71Reads—Score—14d adds
- 171 I Ran Into My Ex at a Blind Date, and He Dragged Me Off to Get Our Marriage License That Very Night 相亲相到前男友，他连夜拉我扯证 What’s it like to go on a blind date with your ex? My mom kept insisting I go on a blind date. I scrolled through the matchmaker’s social media posts. “Wait, Auntie Liu’s son is almost thirty and still hasn’t found anyone.” “Are you sure she can find me someone suitable?” Then Auntie Liu turned around and introduced me to her grown son. The “old man” blocked the doorway, gritting his teeth, fire blazing in his eyes. “Jiang Xiuru, you know damn well why I’ve never had a girlfriend, don’t you?” 9.2kReads9.2Score52814d adds
- 172 My Yandere AI Girlfriend Wants to Become One with Me 病娇AI女友想与我融为一体 My Yandere AI Girlfriend Wants to Merge with Me 90Reads—Score25914d adds
- 173 I Went to the Gym to Blow Off Steam After a Breakup and Accidentally Wooed the Trainer 失恋后去健身房发泄，不小心把教练撩到手了 After a breakup, I went to the gym to blow off steam and accidentally ended up seducing the trainer. 4Reads—Score114d adds
- 174 A Peach Blossom Blooms for the Elm Tree 榆木开桃花 [Sweet Romance] The quirky student Tao Muxi falls in love at first sight with Yu You, a teacher she works with, but he rejects her advances. Once she discovers he's a teacher, she becomes even more hesitant to make a move. As they spend time together, Yu You is drawn to Tao Muxi, but their positions make it difficult for him to confess. Lin Yin, a supporting female character who has a crush on Yu You, repeatedly gives Tao Muxi a hard time, but Yu You always steps in to help. Convinced that Yu Yo 35Reads9.1Score—14d adds
- 175 Back to High School to Woo the School Bully 重回高中撩校霸 [Campus life + sweet romance + reborn + mind-reading] Su Le discovered she had returned to her high school days, with no golden finger and no System. She wanted to work hard and get ahead, but she wasn’t very bright. So she started a husband-raising plan. She persuaded the school bully to break up, study, start a company, and make money, while she slacked off at every opportunity. Under her constant persuasion, the school bully turned into a top student. At last, her husband became a big shot. H 486Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 176 The Spoiled Young Prince: The Physician Consort Is Too Arrogant 纨绔王爷狠狠宠：医妃太嚣张 A sweet, one-on-one romance. The heroine is sharp, decisive, highly intelligent, and always gets even. The hero is a skilled fighter who can be both a big softie and a ruthless wolf. No misunderstandings or ridiculous drama, just a sweet and satisfying romance! Chu Yunge, a master of both medicine and poison, made the mistake of saving a badly wounded man. From then on, he refused to leave her alone. “I can never repay you for saving my life, so I’ll give myself to you!” “Xiao Jingyu, where’s yo 46Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 177 The CEO's Cat-Held Little Ancestor 霸总的猫质小祖宗 The CEO's Cat Hostage, Little Ancestor —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 178 Graduation Season: My Ex-Boyfriend Became My Interviewer 毕业季，前男友成了我的面试官 Graduation Season: My Ex-Boyfriend Became My Interviewer 1kReads—Score—14d adds
- 179 His Little One Is Too Sweet 他的小朋友太甜 Everyone at Yuncheng No. 1 High knows that Sheng Qi, the foul-tempered and unruly boy, hates studying and can't stand weepy, delicate girls. Then a new transfer student arrives: a sweet, soft-spoken girl whose only real virtue is how much she loves studying. After they marry, everyone finally understands that once Sheng Qi sets his heart on someone, he stays true to them until death. [A sweet, soft academic ace who only wants to study well x the short-tempered, unruly Sheng Qi] [One-on-one roman —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 180 A Wild, Relentless Entanglement 肆野纠缠 The short drama His Easy-to-Please Rules is now streaming! [Reunion from the start + rekindled love after a breakup + male lead falls for her on his own + 1v1, both devoted and chaste] [Stubborn, jealous motorcycle racer VS level-headed, money-minded photographer] Everyone in their circle knew the third young master of the Xing family was a reckless troublemaker who feared nothing and no one. Then, one early autumn day on the school field, a petite girl walked up to him and offered him a bottle 879Reads8.9Score10214d adds
- 181 Dr. Xu, You Can’t Get Away from Me 许医生你逃不掉的 Ding Ning fell for Xu Yilin at first sight after seeing a photo, added him on WeChat, and chatted with him for a month before things fizzled out. Later, a chance encounter brought them face-to-face, and they began falling for each other. Ding Ning wrote a novel chronicling her romance with Xu Yilin. When she wrote the kissing scenes, she kept them very tame to get past censorship, only for readers to complain that the male lead was no good. One day, the two of them were cuddling at home when Xu 139Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 182 A Marriage Pact Planned in Advance: The Abstinent CEO Pulls Me Close and Teases Me 预谋婚约，被禁欲霸总揽腰强撩 They say the head of the He family is ruthless, aloof, chaste, and uninterested in women. He also suffers from severe OCD and is a germaphobe. A single stomp from him could make all of City A tremble. He is a mysterious and dangerous man. She leaned against him, her collarbone on display. “Young Master He, are you satisfied?” He wrapped an arm around her waist and chuckled softly. “What if I’m still not satisfied?” Lin Nuan rubbed her aching waist and angrily demanded to know who had claimed 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 183 He's So Clingy 他那么黏人 Before he met Han Ruoxu, Jiang Qi skipped class and got into fights. He was a spoiled rich kid through and through, convinced he was the most handsome guy in the world, until Han Ruoxu taught him how to behave. Jiang Qi before they started dating: “They say you shouldn’t hit someone in the face, but I love a good face-slapping.” Jiang Qi threw a punch at the boy pinned to the ground. “I know I’m handsome. You don’t have to stare at me like you’re lovesick.” Jiang Qi smirked at the girls who were 2.8kReads9.1Score53014d adds
- 184 The One I Secretly Love Secretly Loves Me Too 暗恋的他也在暗恋我 [Mutual pining, love at first sight, a 20,000-character sweet bedtime read] A quick heads-up: a short story with a fast pace. Fang Tong had been secretly in love with Shen Mo for a year. Then, while out for hot pot with her coworkers, she ran into him. With a little help from their friends, the two successfully exchanged contact information... Shen Mo had been secretly in love with Fang Tong for a year. After they exchanged contact information, he took the initiative to pursue her, made their re 46Reads—Score—14d adds
- 185 Love Is Mutual 爱是彼此 Male lead: Can I just say that I’m not a good person in the traditional sense? Female lead: I’m a university lecturer, just an ordinary woman. I don’t care about the darkness in your past. I just want to be in love with the person you are now. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 186 The Ultimate Favorite: An Actor and Actress in a Fierce Pursuit 极致偏爱之影帝影后极限追逐 [Rekindled romance | He pursues her | Top-tier romantic tension | Both leads have eyes only for each other] [Grand Slam-winning Best Actor × Hollywood’s leading lady] “A lovesick male lead and a heroine focused on her career” Li Yue, an international star who had long dominated Hollywood with her acting skills, suddenly announced one day that she was returning to China and would pursue her career there. Netizens congratulated her, saying they could finally enjoy something truly top-notch, and th 120Reads—Score—14d adds
- 187 When a Web-Novel Superstar Meets Her Number One Hater 当网文大神遇上她的头号黑粉 When a Web Novel Superstar Meets Her Biggest Hater 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 188 The Little Mute This Prince Raised 本王养的小哑巴 The Little Mute Boy I Raised 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 189 I Pretended to Be Poor for Ten Years, and My Wife Finally Took the Bait! 装穷十年，老婆终于上钩了！ After Pretending to Be Poor for Ten Years, My Wife Finally Took the Bait! 43Reads—Score—14d adds
- 190 Nearly Sold Off, She Was Taken Home and Cherished by a Hunter 差点被卖后，她被猎户娶回家娇宠 [Transmigration + Farming + Sweet Romance + Both Leads Untainted + Lighthearted Comedy] Zhao Qinyao was almost sold off as a concubine when a hunter bought her and took her home. She had expected to live on scraps, but married life turned out to be wonderfully comfortable. The only downside was that the hunter, who was cold-faced whenever he went out, became far too enthusiastic once he got home. She just couldn't handle him! 1.4kReads9.0Score13614d adds
- 191 Kiss the Moonlight 吻月光 Xu Nian knows the three things Zhou Shen loves most about her: her face, her voice, and her hair. Reborn in that year, she cuts off her long hair, puts on thick black-rimmed glasses, and lowers her voice to avoid him. She just hopes to escape the obsessive boy’s attention this time around. She wants nothing to do with him, but he corners her and blocks her way. “Hey, classmate, are you afraid of me?” // Zhou Shen is reckless, passionate, and wild. He appears in her life and burns like a raging f 616Reads8.9Score10014d adds
- 192 The Lamp That Keeps Watch Over the Dead 守灵灯 The Spirit-Guarding Lamp 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 193 Shh! Let Love Grow Warmer, Tenderly and Gently 嘘！爱意升温，且细致温柔 [Cool, gentle financial journalist ✖️ possessive, abstinent, devoted CEO] [Reunion after years apart ➕ rekindled romance ➕ mutual devotion ➕ healing ➕ devoted husband ➕ HE] * Lin Xi spent three years abroad and suffered from severe depression. She had even once wanted to end her own life. What she never expected was that the person who saved her would be Shen Yu, her ex, who was far away in the capital... Only later did she learn that even while she was abroad for three years, he had continued 6.2kReads8.4Score55214d adds
- 194 I Favored You at First Sight 第一眼就让我为你偏心 Sweet married life + a male lead who says what he means At a high school reunion, one drunken mistake leaves He Ailian being blackmailed by the school bully. “Pay me ten million.” “Marry me.” “Pick one.” She was so broke that she had no choice. If you don’t mind taking a loss, then fine, let’s get married. Fu Lingzhou was the high school bully, handsome and famously dangerous to cross. Back then, He Ailian had heard his name and would lower her head and walk away whenever she spotted him from a 264Reads—Score—14d adds
- 195 My Ice-Cold Childhood Friend and Nemesis Is Actually a Hopeless Romantic 冰山死对头青梅，竟然是个恋爱脑 My Ice-Cold Mortal Enemy and Childhood Sweetheart Turns Out to Be a Hopeless Romantic 983Reads—Score15314d adds
- 196 Kiss Mark 吻刺 [Soft-spoken but strong-willed good girl & fake playboy, genuine romantic big shot] [Healing + both are each other’s only one] Jiang Beiyue was unruly, arrogant, and hard to tame, yet there was one person he always made an exception for. “Su Nan, remember to eat breakfast.” “Su Nan, drink more hot water.” “Su Nan, if anything happens, come to me. Your Brother Yue is damn awesome.” “Su Nan, why don’t you bully me a little? Or should I bully you instead?” One day, the girl couldn’t take it anymore 336Reads9.2Score10414d adds
- 197 Sick Obsession: He’s Beyond Saving 病态偏爱：他坏透了 Possessive, all-consuming love, no groveling redemption arc. (Completed school-life novella) One-on-one romance, both leads have only ever loved each other. After his father was transferred, Zhai Ming and his family moved to B City. The day before school started, he went to a local bar with a few friends. He was drugged and, half out of it, grabbed the first girl he could find. The next day, he was delighted to discover that the adorable little rabbit who had captivated him the night before was 1.8kReads8.9Score11014d adds
- 198 After One Wild Night with My Boss, He Wants Me to Repay Him with My Whole Life. Is That Right? 和老板一夜荒唐后，他要我用一生来抵债，这对吗？ After One Wild Night with My Boss, He Wants Me to Spend My Life Paying Off the Debt. Is That Right? 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 199 Help! My Abstinent CEO Steals a Kiss Every Night After We Got Married 救命！婚后，禁欲总裁每晚偷亲我 Marriage first, love later. Both leads are virgins. A fresh college graduate accidentally hit an old man with her car. The old man glanced at his eldest grandson, a CEO nearing thirty and still a bachelor, and suddenly came up with an idea. Old man: “Young lady, I won’t make you pay for the damage or the medical bills. Just give me a great-grandchild in return.” The CEO glanced at the college girl. “Has our old ancestor finally lost his marbles?” College girl: “...Is he trying to shake me dow 19Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 200 It's a Disaster When Your Ex Becomes Your Boss 前男友变老板惨了 [School life first, then the urban workplace] [School life: taciturn, aloof heartthrob VS chatty, smiling sweetheart] [Workplace: arrogant, ruthless CEO VS money-loving career woman who takes no mercy on fake sweethearts] When she pursued him, he said, "Don't waste your time on me." She just smiled at him. When they broke up, he was furious. "How dare you?" She could only laugh. Years later, when they met again, he threatened her coldly: "Get in touch with me within three days." Later, somehow, 444Reads8.8Score—14d adds
