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- 1 A Seductive Wife, A Ruthless CEO 娇妻撩人，霸总玩命宠 After leaving the military, he founded the world’s largest security company. He has never failed a mission. She is the heiress to a financial empire, restless and always stirring up trouble. She turns his once-quiet life upside down. She is the most troublesome assignment he has ever taken, one that will cost him the rest of his life, and he is happy to pay the price. An accident from nineteen years ago resurfaces, binding their fates together. “Are there any perks to being your girlfriend? Like 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 After Marrying the Yandere Villain, I Became a Henpecked Husband 嫁给病娇反派后我成了夫管严 Su Yao is a celebrated beauty, radiant and elegant, a young actress in the prime of her life. One day, she finds herself in the body of a two-hundred-jin, unloved princess in an unknown dynasty. Rejected three times because of her plump figure, she climbs over a wall to escape, only to stumble into a bloody disaster. Unable to escape an arranged marriage, she is married off to a fifth-rank military officer who has wed late in life. But is her husband actually the villainous ringleader at the mur 67Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Darling, You Can't Run Away 老婆大人，你跑不了了 [Marriage first, love later + possessive romance + a husband who keeps his wife on a tight leash?] A timid little sweetheart & a wild, wicked, devoted CEO In a moment of confusion, Wen Jiu gave in and agreed to marry Chi Yuhan. Everyone knew that Chi Yuhan had been secretly in love with Wen Jiu for a long time, but Wen Jiu didn't like him. Because of that, no one had much faith in their marriage. Not long after the wedding, Wen Jiu couldn't take her husband's overbearing ways anymore. On impulse 237Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Reborn as a Stunning Beauty, I'm Completely Ruled by My Husband 重生之娇艳美妻是个夫管严 [A sweet, flirtatious reborn heroine and a volatile, possessive, scheming husband, doting romance, and revenge on the scum] In her previous life, Chu Shuer was blinded by love and gave her heart to a scumbag. In the end, she and the man who loved her beyond measure both died at the hands of the scumbag and her half-sister. Reborn from the ashes, she would make those scumbags pay in blood! By day, she could outwit the fake innocent and tear down the rotten scumbag. By night, she was delicate a 31Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Reporting to Young Master Ji: Young Master Chu Is Addicted to Spoiling His Wife! 报告季少，褚少宠妻成瘾！ [Everyone's darling + married first, fell in love later + mutual salvation] This is not the original synopsis!!! The world is truly wondrous. In a vast sea of people, three strangers from completely different walks of life had an extraordinary encounter. Though they had nothing to do with each other, fate bound them tightly together. He was her domineering CEO husband; he was her second older brother, a teacher. One gave her a wonderful life; the other helped her return to school and learn again 23Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 6 The Obsessive CEO's Possessive Love 病娇总裁强宠妻 [Obsessive love] & [Sweet romance] Everyone knows Shen Qingqing is completely henpecked. Even if she runs away, she gets caught and brought back for a spanking. One day, Mo Shaohan discovers his wife is missing and drags Shen Qingqing back. “Tell me, which bastard did you run off with?” The girl only whimpers and points: “Your mom.” Mo Shaohan: “I guarded against everyone, but who can guard against family?” Shen Qingqing belongs to Mo Shaohan. She knows her place and never crosses the line. But 99Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Carved Into Jade 琢玉成璞 Originally titled The Ruler and the Ring: a strict, proper homeroom teacher and a student who just muddles through. A teacher-student story about Xu Yi (male), a strict teacher who gives his all to help his student, Chi Anwen (female), grow. Criticism isn’t belittlement, and admitting a mistake isn’t submission. These are simply the price or penalty for one’s actions. Their true purpose isn’t to make someone suffer, but to deter them. Each tap of the ruler knocks away a weakness; each stroke cor 13Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 8 A Father's Kind of Discipline 爹系的管教 By day, Jiang Yu is Xia Xia's no-nonsense boss, cold and distant. By night, he's her unseen watcher, keeping a quiet eye on her. When their double lives come to light, the barriers between them at work melt away, and their secret bond takes root. At last, they find their happy ending. 344Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 She Knows How to Play Sweet 她会装乖 [Older Man + Growing-Up Romance + Discipline + Reunion After Six Years + Amnesia + Cold-Faced, Devoted CEO + A Timid Yet Daring Kitten] · Five-year-old Wen Shuzhi wraps her arms around Yan Hengchuan’s leg. Little does she know that one hug will last a lifetime. · When they reunite six years later, the child has grown quite bold: she dares to arrange a meeting with a stranger. · “You keep making the same mistakes. Will you never learn? Or are you pretending to behave?” · “Please don’t abandon me, 945Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Xing and Ye Are Both Way Too Powerful!! 星叶两位大佬太强了！！ [The title was made up on a whim!] [A heads-up: There are quite a few typos, and they can't be fixed now that the story is complete. If that bothers you, please don't read!] [I recommend starting with the middle volume. The first volume isn't very well written. (˃ ⌑ ˂ഃ )] An interstellar family with twenty-three younger brothers and one younger sister. (In the Night Palace, everyone except Ye Mingyuan shares the same father but has a different mother.) [Everyone is a big-brother-obsessed siscon] 73Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 The Mark of the Ruler 尺痕 Sweet and angsty, with a strict husband, and grounded in realism. The everyday life of a carefree heroine who doesn't have a worry in the world and can't help stirring up trouble, and the stern man by her side. Sometimes he's a gentle older brother, able to tell what I'm thinking with just one glance. Sometimes he's a strict guide who lights the way whenever I lose my direction. 18Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 12 A Small Lesson to Keep You in Line 小惩以戒 [Older man + growing-up romance + discipline + a little angst + gentle restraint + reunited after a breakup] A kitten slowly growing up × a gentle, restrained fox · If you ask Gu Nian'an when she's most nervous, the answer is always: when Teacher Shen is angry. · “Are you admitting your mistake, or accepting your punishment?” Teacher Shen is always asking impossible questions like that. · “‘If we share this snowfall today, then we can say we've shared a lifetime of gray hair!’ This must be the u 2.4kReads—Score11914d adds
- 13 The Nanyang Girls' School Under the Rattan Cane 藤条下的南洋女中 Nanyang is a city-state in Southeast Asia, where diverse Eastern and Western cultures blend, and people from all over the world come together. What kinds of love and hate will Evelyn and Jane Alice, both from the United States, experience in this life? What astonishing bond did they share in a past life? Where will the friendship between Wang Meng and Dong Jingxuan, both from China, ultimately lead? And how will the teachers and students of St. Mary's Girls' School grow up under corporal punishm 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Abused at the Imperial Courtesan House? The Seven-Killing Beauty Makes a Fortune 在教坊受虐？七杀美人她赚疯了 Little heroine: “All I did was kill someone. Why are my aunt and master both trying to discipline me?” Aunt and master: “Beat her! Three times a day!” Su Yiling accidentally transmigrates into the Jiaofang Bureau with the original owner's fragmented memories. She grows stronger, battles monsters, and makes money along the way! A multitalented young heroine, living the dream! As for romance? Stage one: Instantly become a nun. Keep everyone at arm's length. Stage two: We'll see. Stage three: … 22Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 15 Big Brother, I Won't Dare Again 哥哥，我再也不敢了 Big Brother, I Won't Dare Do It Again 530Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Brother, Stop Hitting Me! Luoluo Will Behave From Now On! 哥哥别打了，洛洛以后好好听话！ Big Brother, Stop Hitting Me! Luoluo Will Be Good and Listen from Now On! 1.5kReads—Score—14d adds
- 17 The Day I Skipped Class, I Got Caught by My Handsome Teacher! 逃课当天：我被帅气老师逮到了！ [Mischievous, spirited girl x aloof, scheming teacher] “Hey, student. Class is starting. Where do you think you’re going?” His voice was low, and he watched her with an almost-smile. “Uh, if I say I’m not trying to skip class... would you believe me?” “What do you think?” “But I’ve changed my mind!” How could he be so handsome? She knew there were handsome male teachers at college, but this one was ridiculously good-looking. Yu Qiao immediately decided to turn down her friend’s invitation and 193Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 18 He and the Math Teacher Are in Cahoots 他和数学老师是一伙的 ✔ A heroine who struggles with math ✔ A levelheaded couple Before meeting Chen Wen, An Yue was one of the best in Huailing City’s “Pacific Ocean” when it came to math. After meeting Chen Wen, she was fighting to survive in a dried-up “basin.” “Dare to zone out in class right under my nose?” “You’re not eating until you finish that…” … Chen Wen was An Yue’s deskmate, her math tutor and supervisor, and the person she had a crush on. In her second year of high school, An Yue got a new math teacher, 404Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 19 Help, I Transmigrated and Got Punished with a Kneeling and Palm-Beating 救命，一穿越就被罚跪打手心啦 [Dual transmigration + farming + one-on-one romance] Li Nian'er has just finished her internship and is about to become a full-time employee when someone hits her with a liquor bottle. Her soul transmigrates to another world, where she becomes the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's household. At first, she spends every day figuring out how to die so she can go home. After several failed attempts, she decisively puts her college major to use and starts building a career. By chance, she's 1.2kReads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Naughty, Little Sis? One Punishment Should Set You Straight 妹宝不乖？罚一下就好了 Guidance and discipline + dominant Daddy type + correction and comfort + henpecked husband + unconventional pursuit of a wife, both pure-hearted, happy ending Zhu Jing lost her memory and was taken home by Lu Chengyue, a powerful figure in Jiang City. To survive, she read domineering CEO novels every day, studying everything from stand-in lovers to the beloved woman of the past and life-saving benefactors. Then she did the opposite, using what she learned to get the better of the powerful man. H 6.3kReads—Score50314d adds
- 21 Growing Toward the Sun: Campus Story 向阳生长校园篇 Campus life + sibling bond + study supervision + teacher-student relationship + no central pairing, with a focus on psychological guidance. (Some elements are adapted from real experiences.) Qi Wei: An associate professor at a university, a polished intellectual who is calm and steady, disciplined and self-restrained, cool on the outside but warm within, both strict and gentle. Qi Xin: A student, somewhat introverted, hardworking and ambitious, timid at first but gradually growing brave and str 84Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 22 My Sweet Wife Won’t Behave, So Mr. Mo Has to Gently Persuade Her 小甜妻不乖，莫总只好循循善诱 Sharp-tongued, scheming CEO vs. softhearted, troublesome heiress They’re each other’s first and only. “Miss, from now on, this is your home.” The CEO rubbed the young girl’s head. The girl stubbornly lifted her chin. “I want to go home. This isn’t my home. I want to go back to my own home.” The CEO didn’t get angry when she made a fuss. He simply indulged her, saying, “Since Miss wants me to go to your house and look after you, that’s fine too.” He’d quite like to see just how comfortable the Sh 338Reads6.6Score10114d adds
- 23 There's No Curing You! The Little Wife Is Causing Trouble Again 治不了了还，小娇妻又闯祸了 [A doting, fatherly husband and his mischievous, pampered wife.] Characters Mu Yang: An orphan. His birth mother developed schizophrenia after giving birth, killed his father, and then jumped to her death. As an adult, he became an outstanding lawyer with two professional licenses and now teaches at a university law school. He may have a sour expression, but deep down he’s a hopeless romantic. Mu Si: A quirky, mischievous girl who is kind by nature but fiercely rebellious. A rich second-generat 1.3kReads8.4Score10214d adds
- 24 President Ling's Adorable Sweetheart 凌总的可爱小甜心 In the Study Han Feier stared gloomily at the desk in front of her. And what was on it? Uh... a pile of textbooks. The girl looked up at the man before her, thoroughly disgruntled. "High school textbooks would be bad enough, but you even got me middle school textbooks! This is just... you're seriously underestimating my intelligence!" Han Feier protested indignantly. "Hah. Your intelligence is only at this level anyway. Why would I need to underestimate it?" Ling Han shot Han Feier a contemptuou 415Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 The Bright Moon Is Within Reach, but the Mischievous Girl Gets Scolded Again 明月可掇，调皮丫头又被训了 Xiao Wanting is the Xiao family’s one and only beloved young lady. With two older brothers and parents who spoil her, she grew up mischievous and unruly, and only her eldest brother could keep her in line. Who would have thought that when she was three, she would meet nine-year-old Shao Jiamo, the only son of the Shao family? She thought she would finally escape her brothers’ scolding and enjoy a freer life, but instead, someone else came along to lecture her. At the same time, though, she gaine 727Reads6.9Score10014d adds
- 26 My Senior Keeps Punishing Me 学长总罚我 [Dance student heroine + choreography student hero + henpecked husband + keeping watch] “The most beautiful kind of romance is being at my loveliest when I’m young, and having you there to capture it.” Shen Nian and Song Jian met because of a photograph. Shen Nian never imagined that what she had been holding on to was someone else’s regret. When regret finds a way to be redeemed, they can save each other. “Shen Nian, you have to hold your head high out there, but let your guard down when you’re 1.5kReads6.8Score10114d adds
- 27 If You Won't Behave, You'll Have to Take Your Punishment 不听话就要乖乖挨打 Two male leads (one female lead, two male leads): Xie Qingyan × Lü Anshi × Shen Qimo. The rating is low because voting just opened. It'll gradually rise. I'm new and chose the wrong tags. This is an original story 😭 The heroine begins as Xie Qingyan's disciple, later becomes the Xie family's adopted daughter, then the Crown Princess, and eventually the Empress. Xie Qingyan, the celebrated second young master of the Xie family, remains unmarried for her entire life. Shen Qimo, the dashing, gentle 4.2kReads7.3Score25914d adds
- 28 One God Falls, All Things Thrive: Reborn as the Demon God’s Darling 一神落万物生：重生成魔神掌中宝 In ancient times, twelve true gods sacrificed their primordial spirits to create a forbidden seal, joining forces to imprison the Demon God Fang Minghe beneath the Xuanming Pagoda. The gods' fall brought the world ten thousand years of peace. But the Demon God was immortal, and Su Liluo, the last god in existence, bore the burden of reinforcing the seal. As long as she lived, the seal would hold. If she perished, the seal would break, the Demon God would emerge, the world would return to chaos, 91Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 My Boss Is Actually a Taobao Customer Service Agent 上司竟然是淘宝客服 My Boss Is Actually a Taobao Customer Service Rep 147Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 You Little Brat! Keep That Up and You'll Get a Beating 破小孩，不听话就等着挨打 After Mom got back together with Lu Chenyang, she left me in the hands of my half-brother to discipline. All those years of being left to my own devices had given me plenty of bad habits and a rebellious streak. I even refused to listen to my brother, so he punished me harshly. Lu Yu’s icy voice sounded behind me. “Looks like you’re having fun copying your lines, Yan Yan.” “Um... I... I wasn’t...” I stammered guiltily. “Then hand over your phone!” Lu Yu ordered sternly. “No!” I protested. Lu Yu’ 4.3kReads6.8Score29914d adds
- 31 A Delicate Little Darling? No, She’s a Little Firecracker! 《小娇娇？不，她可是小辣椒!》 [A Delicate Little Darling? No, She's a Little Firecracker!] 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 So Sweet! The Boss’s Little Wife Cuddles Up in His Arms 甜爆！小甜妻在大佬怀里撒个娇 [Growing Romance + Devoted Husband + Sweet Love + Rekindled Romance + Loyal Couple + A Touch of Angst + Husband's Redemption] Rumor has it that Sheng Yan, head of the Sheng family in Haicheng, has a violent temper, is moody and ruthless, and radiates menace. No wealthy family in Haicheng dares marry their daughter off to him. Wen Shaojing refuses to believe it. “What are you talking about? You just don't know how to appreciate him!” Sheng Yan: “My wife is right.” Wen Shaojing: “So what if he has 31Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 33 My First Marriage: Taming a Spoiled Wife 第一婚宠：娇妻难驯 What do you do when the “kitten” you raised from childhood won’t behave? She’s the only person in the world who dares to get jealous over him and give him the cold shoulder. He’s a cool, aloof heartthrob who stays calm even when the sky is falling, yet when it comes to her, he’s utterly helpless... She says it’s love, but he refuses to admit it. Only after she leaves heartbroken does he realize what he’s lost... So he lays a vast net to catch her, pursues her, and showers her with affection, sto 140Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 34 Two Best Friends Reborn as Cannon Fodder: The System Forces Me to Behave 双闺蜜穿成炮灰：系统逼我乖 Two Best Friends Reborn as Cannon Fodder: The System Forces Me to Behave 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Transmigrated as a Princess: My Domineering Lord Is So Good at Flirting 穿越成帝姬：霸道君后好会撩 [Strict Husband] [Strict Older Brother] [Historical Romance] [Transmigration] [Palace Intrigue] Xiao Se, a quirky literature student, transmigrates to Nanzhao and becomes an imperial princess. As Nanzhao's crown princess, she will soon ascend the throne as its empress. What a fantastic identity and background! But her older brother is too strict, and she often gets disciplined according to the family rules. And she even has a "childhood-raised husband" who's already been chosen as her future con 168Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 36 Chafan 差反 A story of mutual healing During the sweltering summer of senior year, Duan Qishui encounters an anonymous online friend on a secret group chat, someone who seems to share her wavelength. He understands her timidity and anxiety. He gives her structure and discipline, taking on all her unease and confusion. She willingly submits, losing herself in the secret tenderness that belongs to the two of them alone. But after a series of tests and probes, she suddenly realizes that the anonymous perso 1.3kReads8.5Score13714d adds
- 37 The Rattan Cane in the Drawer 抽屉里的藤条 The Cane in the Drawer 3.1kReads—Score10214d adds
- 38 Daddy-Type Boyfriend: Mr. Guo and His Little Darling 爹系男友：郭先生和他的小宝贝 A true-to-life story, with a dad-type boyfriend, five years older than her. He’s both her husband and her big brother, and he has to manage every little thing. Sweet and doting, no angst, and it’ll be updated regularly! 30Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 39 Firm Yet Kind! 严慈相济！ Ye Yunxi is bright but restless. With her parents often away, they entrust her to Gu Yan, the older boy next door, to keep her in line. By coincidence, after the classes are reshuffled, Gu Yan turns out to be her math teacher. Under his strict yet gentle guidance, combining verbal reprimands with punishment from a ruler, Ye Yunxi begins to face her impatience and shortcomings. Thanks to Gu Yan's balanced approach, both stern and kind, she gradually reins in her wild side and overcomes her carele 1.1kReads—Score10614d adds
- 40 The Prince’s Mischievous Little Princess 王爷的调皮小王妃 Mo Qingqing transmigrated by a twist of fate into the body of Mingyue Kingdom's only princess. She had wanted for nothing, enjoyed the love of her parents and the affection of her brothers, and lived a rich and comfortable life. She never imagined that when the two kingdoms arranged a marriage exchange, she would have to travel far to Mengxi Kingdom and marry its cold-faced prince for the sake of its countless people. On their wedding night, however, the prince left her alone in an empty bridal 685Reads7.5Score10014d adds
- 41 Taming the Little Drama Queen 驯服小作精 A guiding husband seven years older + a clever, mischievous heroine. A down-to-earth story, without great wealth or grandeur, about the small joys of ordinary people. He loves her, gets exasperated with her, and spoils her all at once. Steady and reserved, with a thoughtful nature, he has a reassuring presence. When he is gentle, he takes impeccable care of her; when he is stern, he has an unmistakable air of authority. He never indulges her too much, but never grows cold or distant either. He s 302Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 The Palace Wall’s Little Troublemaker, Your Highness, Stop Hitting Me 宫墙小作精，太子殿下别打了 My name is Ming Huan. Father often says, "Our Huan'er must be joyful every year." Though I lost my mother when I was little, Father's love for me is so abundant it nearly overflows. Oh, right, I also have two older brothers. My eldest brother is a rising hero and a promising talent who accompanies Father into battle. My second brother is charming and has a remarkable gift for business, but firmly believes that wealth is merely something external. I'm different. I've sworn to become a little ri 48Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 43 Your Highness, the Little Master Is Acting Up Again! 王爷，小主子又开始作了！ Four roommates still in high school suddenly transmigrate to ancient times after an accident. Before they can even wrap their heads around what’s happened, they have to get used to all the customs and rules of the past. Good grief, one is a Crown Princess, two are princess consorts, and one is a princess. And so, the four sisters start stirring things up in ancient times. But the Crown Prince and the princes can’t just let them get away with everything! Your Highness, spare me! Go easy on me! Aa 694Reads6.7Score10014d adds
- 44 When Fortune Favors Xu 时来倾许 The heir to a reclusive fortune-telling clan hidden deep in the mountains heads down the mountain to gain experience. There, she meets the one fate has chosen for her. With a six-year age gap, they chase and evade each other before finally becoming a couple! A slightly chuunibyou heroine with the air of a chivalrous warrior, a touch of face blindness, a love of money, and an appetite to match, paired with a scheming little wolf. Oh, wait! When they first met, he was just an adorable puppy of a b 214Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 I’m So Pathetic, My CEO Brother Punishes Me Every Day 因为太窝囊，被总裁哥哥天天罚 Because he's such a pushover, his CEO older brother punishes him every day. 651Reads—Score1014d adds
- 46 Reborn as the School Hunk: Sweetheart, Don't Run Away 重生校草：媳妇儿乖乖不要跑 (˘͈ᵕ ˘͈❀) [Reborn + Sweet Romance + Half-Raising Him + Farming] In his past life, the male lead was betrayed. Reborn, he takes revenge on the wicked woman, and wins over a small-town country girl, pampering her until she's a well-behaved little darling. The male lead is gentle and capable, with no golden finger (though he can be domineering when the heroine gets mischievous). The heroine is an adorable, sweet, slightly dim-looking girl who's secretly a top student (she's an obsessive academic wi 17Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 47 A Teacher's Neglect Is a Student's Misfortune 教不严师之惰 [Exclusive devotion - discipline - comeback - strict homeroom teacher (male) x ambitious heroine] This book is adapted from the nine diaries I kept during my three years of high school, and is 95% true to life. [“Xiyan, how could you get this question wrong?” I could tell he was already very angry. I said nothing, nervously rubbing the corner of my book between my fingers. He stared at me for about three seconds. “I’m asking you a question!” When I didn’t answer, he demanded it again, even loude 420Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 I Keep Courting Death So My Brother Will Punish Me by Family Rules 为了让哥哥用家法，我不停作死 I Keep Trying to Get Myself Killed So Big Brother Will Discipline Me 755Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 Mr. Qiao, Please Spare Me! I’ll Never Do It Again 乔总饶了我，再也不敢了 [Both Chaste + Funny, Sweet Romance + Devoted Husband] From the start: Xu Wanyu shows up at Qiao Tianchen’s door with a contract, asking him to marry her, but he flatly refuses. Developments: Xu Wanyu climbs through his window in the middle of the night and has her way with Qiao Tianchen, then runs off before dawn, afraid he’ll be angry. The twist: Qiao Tianchen finds Xu Wanyu to settle the score, but she pulls out a test report and bursts into tears. For what happens next, tune in next time. 535Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 50 The Punished Official 罚官 (Alternate setting + discipline + romance; sweet and doting, not angsty; happy ending. If you’re in a reading slump, and the content warnings in Chapter One don’t hit any of your sore spots, why not stop and give it a try?) In M City, children who have just come of age but have broken the law aren’t sent to prison. They’re sent to a reform center, where disciplinary officers guide them as they grow. Love is a matter between two people. One of them has to take the initiative, but happiness doesn’ 11.2kReads7.4Score89614d adds
