Novels like Love Among the Mountains and Rivers
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Love Among the Mountains and Rivers, best match first.
- 101 A Flower in the Dust, Blooming Toward the Sun 尘埃里的花，向阳而生 This story follows Shi Xiaoying, beginning at eighteen when she elopes for love. It traces her marriage through sweetness, betrayal, and endurance, culminating in her awakening. Woven through the story are her children’s perspectives and the kindness of those who watch from the sidelines. It portrays a woman struggling between betrayal and perseverance before finally breaking free and embracing a new life. Exploring responsibility and self-worth in love and marriage, it reveals the resilience th 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 102 The Bill for Time 时间的帐单 Set in a modern city, this story focuses on the clashes and eventual reconciliation between two generations of the Jiang family over their views on love and marriage, painting a realistic picture of contemporary society: elders rush their children into romance and marriage, while the younger generation prefers to take things slowly. The two generations struggle with love, marriage, and life choices, then look back on their lives, ultimately finding acceptance and insight in middle age. Everyone —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 103 Time That Cannot Be Kept, People Who Cannot Be Held 留不住的时间留不住的人 “Since you want a divorce, I have to get the share that belongs to me. The law says that whoever cheats first has to compensate the other for emotional distress. Besides, I’m now suffering from severe depression. Don’t even think you can get away with this.” Jiang Xiaomei had no idea where she’d found the nerve, but she was actually shouting at Qu Mingyan like this. “You must be out of your mind, thinking about money all the time.” Qu Mingyan was so furious that his face turned green. A vein bul 7Reads6.1Score—Shelves
- 104 A Lawyer and His Three Women 一个律师和他的三个女人 Romance + law + workplace Lin Fan entered Xingzhou's top law firm with dreams of upholding the law, unaware that beneath his mentor Zhou Mingli's refined facade lay nothing but dirty dealings. He became mired in a world of lust: Bai Lu, the infatuated receptionist, sacrificed herself to him and turned him into a slave to desire; Zhao Ya, the heiress to a wealthy family, lured him into a life of extravagant pleasures and dragged him into a criminal maelstrom. As he walked the line between money, 10Reads—Score—Shelves
- 105 Don't Light the Migratory Birds 2 不点候鸟2 At five years old, I witnessed my parents being murdered. My uncle often beat me, I was bullied at school, and I nearly got sold off... After escaping, I collapsed in a park, where Old Fang took me in. When I, covered in scars, cried out in an abandoned factory, “Can someone teach me how to stop people from bullying me?” the question, choked with blood, unexpectedly set the wheels of fate turning. I finally understood that true salvation is the person who takes your hand in the dark. Together, y —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 106 Chang'an Road Is Long 长安路远 [Urban daily life + romance + campus + friendship + work + emotional journey] Lin Da cherishes friendship, loves life, and longs for a beautiful future. He had a wonderful childhood and a colorful youth, and chose the love he wanted. Then, for the sake of making a living, he went far from home to work, and before he knew it, half his life had passed... Every encounter in life is part of its journey, and every encounter brings another story... 11Reads—Score—Shelves
- 107 My Small-Town Girlfriend 我的小城女友 No matter how long people live in a big city, they eventually return to a small town. Xiyang, a genius who made his fortune through stock trading, finds his life going nowhere after his girlfriend cheats on him and his career hits a wall. He leaves Chengdu, a city full of memories, and returns to his hometown, where he meets the girl who will become his small-town girlfriend. This is an ordinary book, but the small-town life it tells of is anything but ordinary. 69Reads—Score—Shelves
- 108 Transmigration: I’m Crushing My Scumbag Ex in a Parallel World 穿越：我在平行世界爆虐渣男前夫 (Soul transmigration and a creative premise + healing from childhood family trauma) One morning, Tang Wanwan wakes up and discovers she has transmigrated... The wounds inflicted by your birth family must be healed within that family. Love is a kind of redemption, a light that gathers lost time. Somehow, it was all destined to be. She is financially independent, beautiful, and sophisticated. He is handsome and wickedly charming, but hopelessly addicted to gambling. It was love at first sight. She 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 109 The In-Laws' Web of Schemes 婆家局中局 Tang Guo, the heroine, and Lu Ziming, the hero, marry just three months after meeting. Not long after the wedding, it comes to light that Lu Ziming owes 500,000 yuan in online loans. When his mother learns what happened, her first response is to demand that Tang Guo divorce Lu Ziming and to take their property deed. Everyone else reacts differently, each with their own agenda. It turns out that behind the facade of a loving family lie nothing but schemes and calculations. Tang Guo stands by Lu Z 1.1kReads—Score101Shelves
- 110 Women, Houses, and Everything in Between 女人与房子那些事儿 An unremarkable woman stops at nothing, steadily climbing the ranks until she makes a stunning comeback and becomes the president of a real estate company. Her life is full of hardships and almost legendary twists. The novel also reveals many little-known secrets of the real estate industry. 19Reads—Score—Shelves
- 111 A Windfall Makes a Life 横财成就人生 One lucky blow brings him a windfall. The real problem is how to launder it into legitimate personal income. It's like telling one lie and needing a hundred more to cover it: the problems just keep snowballing. Watch how the protagonist gets himself out of this mess. 451Reads6.1Score—Shelves
- 112 A Ridiculous Love Debt 荒唐情债 Traditional period setting + realistic daily life + family and village affairs + ensemble cast In 1985, Yang Yun was already a married woman, yet she lived a life purer than a blank sheet of paper. Her new husband already had an old flame, and the woman was well into her forties. Faced with such a disgrace, Yang Yun had to fight back while staying on guard against the village men with ulterior motives. The seemingly peaceful little mountain village had long been seething beneath the surface, hid 33.4kReads8.5Score1.5kShelves
- 113 Ten Years After Our No-Frills Wedding 裸婚10年后 For ten years of marriage, Qin Xiaoxiao has been working toward buying a home and putting down roots. She and her husband scrimped and saved until they had 100,000 yuan, hoping to buy a secondhand house. Then her father-in-law fell seriously ill, and the medical bills wiped out every last penny. Their home-buying plans fell through, their hopes were crushed, and conflicts between the couple and between daughter-in-law and mother-in-law grew more frequent. She was desperate and full of regret. Bu 505Reads8.9Score101Shelves
- 114 Designing Love: My Dream Guy Insists We Get Married 设计爱情！男神非要跟我结婚 [A designer's workplace romance and daily life + women's workplace story + escaping a small town] [Sweet romance + one-on-one pairing + no angst + no misunderstandings + no golden finger + no face-slapping] [Scheming architectural designer + naive newcomer to the workplace] Architectural designer Lu Yuan is known in the industry as an irresistible dreamboat of a designer. Every project he designs becomes a hit, and people never stop talking about his work. But nobody could have guessed that behi 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 115 Living Apart 分居 Ji Shu got married and had a child before realizing she'd chosen a man who couldn't shoulder any responsibility. She took her child back to her hometown alone and began living separately from him. She thought returning to the countryside would ease some of the pressure, but she hadn't counted on her mother's constant nagging, her lack of income, and her poor health. One hardship after another became more than she could bear... At the lowest point in her life, she met Fu Yu, the legendary “king o 21Reads—Score—Shelves
- 116 Half a Life Adrift 半生沉浮 This is an author’s autobiography. Born in the countryside, he worked tirelessly to improve himself and, through his own efforts, published novels and essays. After enduring hardship, he became a private-school teacher, but still gave up this hard-won job to find work in Guangdong and make his way in Shanghai. At last, he changed his life and established himself in the city. And yet… This is serious literature. Those who enjoy vulgar content should stay away! 638Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 117 The Bachelor and the Outsider 光棍汉与外来妹 A Bachelor and a Girl from Out of Town 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 118 The Neighbors on Either Side of Xingyao 星遥的左右隔壁 Shen Song Xingyao is a girl whose name carries the story of her parents' unusual relationship. She grew up in a unique family arrangement, with her parents living in apartments next door to each other. Her father, Shen Yizhou, is a carefree, laid-back editor, while her mother, Song Qingru, is a meticulous, rational accountant. They never had a marriage in the traditional sense, yet through an unspoken understanding few outsiders could comprehend, they raised their daughter together. From her inn 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 119 Stories from the Ground Up: Wellness, Livelihoods, and Human Nature at a Foot Spa 脚底下的故事——足疗店里养生、饭碗与人心 Stories Beneath Your Feet: Wellness, Livelihoods, and Human Nature at a Foot Massage Shop 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 120 The Door to Vault Three 三号库的门 The Door to Storage Room Three 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 121 Fan Hua Like Brocade: Taking Down the Scumbag, the Vixen, and My Cold-Blooded Parents 樊花似锦【撕渣男贱女冷血父母】 A realistic story of a woman’s growth, blending satisfaction and heartbreak. There’s no floating comeback powered by a golden finger, only an ordinary woman ground into the dirt by life, slowly crushing the mess of her past and turning the chaos into something beautiful. The more stifled you feel watching her in the first half, the more satisfying the second half will be. Love yourself first, and everything else will fall into place. Everyone and everything that wronged her will have to pay her 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 122 Shuhua, 1960 淑华1960 [An ensemble novel where everyone is a protagonist with their own story arc] Spanning from the fiery years of the 1960s to the 2020s, this is a story of three generations. It faithfully recreates the everyday lives, love, and feuds of rural Northeastern China on the stage of history. Through the changing fortunes of several families, this realistic tale of family, friendship, and romance will transport you back to a simpler time. A rural novel chronicling nearly a century of change in the countr 29Reads—Score—Shelves
- 123 My Girlfriend Didn't Reply for Three Minutes, So I Broke Up with Her 女友三分钟不回我消息，我直接分手 My girlfriend didn’t reply to my message for three minutes, so I broke up with her on the spot. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 124 My Wife Didn't Reply for Three Minutes, So I Divorced Her 女人三分钟不回我消息，我直接离婚 My wife didn’t reply to my message for three minutes, so I divorced her on the spot. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 125 The Sheep Are Here, the Sheep Are Here 羊来,羊来 The sheep are coming, the sheep are coming —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 126 Two Abnormal Humans and a Motorcycle 两个非正常人类与摩托车 Love that defies social norms has often been seen as a symbol of courage and freedom, admired and celebrated. This is the one kind of love people will always despise. This is not a novel, just a story from real life. There are no thrills, no climaxes, no pacing, only despair and oppression. It might be of some small help to people who truly love motorcycles, but be prepared to be mocked. This story has an unconventional outlook on life, values, and the world, and portrays a world of abnormal peo 1.3kReads—Score214Shelves
- 127 Early Spring Frost 小春霜早 Xiaochun Shuangzao tells the story of the lives, changes, joys, and sorrows of the three Gu siblings at the end of the twentieth century. Through their story, the novel explores the profound impact of Reform and Opening Up on people's thoughts and lives, and the sweeping changes brought by the new era. [Print edition published] 1.1kReads8.5Score101Shelves
- 128 The College Loser's Comeback 大学校渣逆袭记 Poor young Gao Xiaojian secretly loves Zhao Lusi, the daughter of the richest man in the country. At university, a moment of lust leads him to make a mistake, and he suffers relentless bullying from his wealthy classmates before fighting back. By sheer coincidence, he becomes the son-in-law handpicked by the richest man and unexpectedly inherits his fortune. He navigates the ups and downs of the business world and the tangled love and hatred of wealthy heiresses like Feng Yuanyuan, eventually ri —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 129 The Shoe Factory Worker Holds Forth, and She Knows So Much! 鞋厂女工论道，她知道那么多！ [Urban slice of life + romance] The heroine is beautiful and works at a factory. She takes care of looking lovely while the hero works hard to get ahead. He climbs the factory's management ranks and even puts in time on the production line, all so the two of them can tie the knot and enjoy a long, happy life together. But things aren't that simple... 134Reads—Score—Shelves
- 130 Our Lost Love Rekindled 逝去的爱又复燃 Wang Xiaorong and Wang Guangming were childhood sweethearts, but their love was full of twists and hardships. After each married someone else, married life brought them not happiness, but endless pain. Once Wang Xiaorong and Wang Guangming had both emerged from the shadows of their tragic marriages, their love rekindled. 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 131 Tales of Qingshiyu 青石峪往事 The story follows nearly half a century of change in Qingshiyu, a village in the Yimeng Mountains. As the mountain countryside is transformed, it portrays the full journey of rural China from the final years of collectivization to the new era of rural revitalization. It tells the stories of life in and beyond the village, exploring tradition and modernity, staying and leaving, survival and growth, and the profound tension between individual destinies and the tides of the times... 10Reads—Score—Shelves
- 132 My Angel Investor Is My Adorable Husband 天使投资人是我的小娇夫 Told from the heroine's perspective, this story follows her journey from an innocent, inexperienced newcomer to the working world to a successful professional woman. Fang Yuwei and the hero, Lin Peifeng, meet on campus. He falls for her at first sight and takes care of her and stays by her side, but Lin Peifeng's identity is not so simple. As the heroine makes her way through the workplace, she encounters all kinds of unwritten rules, both obvious and hidden. She changes jobs several times and m 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 133 A Husband’s Punishment 丈夫的惩罚 The heroine was a beautiful, fair-skinned woman from a family of officials, with an outstanding husband. But her husband mistakenly believed she had cheated on him and chose to take revenge. As time passes, they both grow into mature, accomplished people, yet their relationship remains full of twists and turns, with no end in sight. The heroine can never let go of this love. What fate will the two of them ultimately meet… 593Reads5.4Score—Shelves
- 134 I'll Wait for You in Shanghai 我在上海等你邂逅 [Literary fiction. A period romance.] On New Year's Eve, beneath a moonless, windy sky, I was sleeping under a bridge while fleeing an arranged marriage when two petty thieves stabbed a hole in my backside, leaving me covered in blood. I ran for my life, only to be chased into a dead end. Just as I was on the brink of death, despairing, a light suddenly appeared, and a door opened behind me. Stumbling, I plunged through that door and encountered the plum blossom of my life, landing in her ninete 12Reads—Score—Shelves
- 135 The Girl Next Door 女邻居 The Female Neighbor 9Reads—Score—Shelves
- 136 The Story of Three Working Girls 三个打工女孩的故事 Three young women of the same age, each from a different family background and with a different personality, head to Guancheng to find work. Set in the 1990s, their experiences capture the memories of an entire era. When their birth families are thrown into turmoil, should they stand by and do nothing, lend a hand, or sacrifice their dignity to help them through it? Some come to repay their parents' kindness, while others only cause their parents trouble. The three girls each have a different an 7.2kReads9.0Score580Shelves
- 137 Bargaining Chips on the Road to Promotion 升职路上的筹码 Song Minghui is like a spider at the center of a web, maintaining relationships with three women in different ways. A 26-year-old workplace newcomer, a 35-year-old sales director, and a 41-year-old corporate executive: the web is beginning to unravel as its three “bargaining chips” awaken. - The rules of survival in the workplace's dark forest - How the “prey” turns the tables from a male perspective - The growth of three women, from being used to awakening - Emotional manipulation and counterma 2.3kReads6.3Score145Shelves
- 138 The Snowy Banquet of the Wealthy Family 豪门宴雪尧 [Multiple male leads + CEO romance + Financial and business power struggles + A calculating heroine + A comeback every step of the way + A moving, twist-filled romance] After setbacks in both her career and love life, Rui Xueyao faces the toughest circumstances she has ever known. But she never bows to fate. She makes her way through the entertainment, financial, and business worlds, turning the tables at every step until she becomes a new-generation financial titan. Along the way, she meets sev 5Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 139 A Country Bumpkin’s Triumphant Comeback 山村匹夫强势逆袭 [Period] [Mountain Village] [Daily Life] [Realistic] [Comeback] Everyone says coptis root is bitter, but his childhood was even more bitter. A mountain village, a beautiful young widow, and a boy: together, they write a new chapter in their fates. 29Reads—Score—Shelves
- 140 Taking the Stage After the Curtain Falls 落幕登场 Liu Mingming heads to Beijing alone, carrying his dream of making music, only to be swindled out of every penny. Doused in the cold reality of life, he grits his teeth, sets aside his passion, and bows his head to make a living. In the end, he finds success in both love and career. 13Reads—Score—Shelves
- 141 Lameyue 腊月儿 A man at the very bottom of society. An ordinary story about an ordinary person. He is right there beside you. He might even be you. Life is like a glass of liquor. The longer it sits, the richer it becomes. Light a cigarette, lift your glass, and let's savor it slowly. 4.8kReads8.9Score381Shelves
- 142 Run! Your Blind Date Is from Chaoshan 快跑，相亲对象是潮汕人 Period novel / realistic fiction / ensemble cast The actual story is the opposite of what the title suggests. The heroine, Yang Biyao, eventually feels fortunate to have chosen the responsible male lead, Cai Zekun, who puts his family first. Synopsis: Through a friend’s introduction, Yang Biyao goes on a blind date with a man from Chaoshan. Her life then unfolds through negotiating the bride price, moving far from home after marriage, holding a wedding banquet, helping her husband inherit the fa 569Reads8.1Score105Shelves
- 143 An Old Salty Fish 一条老咸鱼 Lin Xiaohui is an older single woman. At first, she works as a PE teacher at a private school in a small county town in her hometown, earning a modest salary. After passing the civil service exam, she switches into clapback mode: We were all people for the first time, so why should I have to put up with you? The story starts at a leisurely pace and focuses on everyday life. Later, it centers on leveling up as she tackles challenges in the workplace! 159Reads6.8Score—Shelves
- 144 The City’s Masked Man: Go Ahead, I’m Watching You Act 城市假面人，演，我看着你演 An ordinary person acts so convincingly that he could win an Oscar, living behind a mask as marriage, family, and career all deal him blow after blow. Like a cockroach, he is reborn against all odds. See how he copes with the chaos of everyday life and becomes a master of life's many skills! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 145 Summer and Fate 夏季与天意 An ordinary encounter: one is a talented young woman at a crossroads in her life, and the other is a dedicated high school teacher. A sweet story about down-to-earth life and love. Xu Huanyi met Xu Tian in the summer. Once lost and uncertain, she gave up the job she already had and came to this small town for a fresh start. To her delight, she discovered that Xu Tian was part of that new beginning. Back in high school, Xu Tian had inexplicably taken a liking to a girl, though all he did was wa 123Reads8.9Score—Shelves
- 146 The Chinese Bodyguard 国产保镖 59Reads6.3Score877Shelves
- 147 My Life After Escaping to Lijiang 我逃离到丽江的生活 A disillusioned young man at the lowest point in his life drifts from city to city, enduring one hardship after another. At last, he and a friend embark on a journey of redemption. When they reach the dreamlike city of Lijiang, he encounters a curious connection spanning three thousand kilometers and meets all kinds of fascinating people. His ordinary life takes a turn, and a story of love and hate quietly begins to unfold. 302Reads8.3Score—Shelves
- 148 The Silent Battlefield Between Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law 婆媳没有硝烟的战场 The conflict between Lin Xiao and her mother-in-law, Zhang Cuilan, keeps escalating. Then Lin Xiao undergoes a dramatic transformation, becoming independent and self-reliant. She lives life on her own terms and rewrites her future, until the road ahead finally opens up... 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 149 The Rules of the Children's Home 儿女家的规矩 To help their children raise the grandchildren, a couple in their sixties were forced to live apart. From the day Zhao Youlin moved to the city to help care for his son's child, he became a “guest” in his son's home. A man from a small town, he couldn't fit into life in the big city. He had to speak softly, keep the TV muted, and even watch his son's expression before giving his grandson a piece of meat... Though Zhao Youlin was careful about everything, he still couldn't avoid falling into conf 10.8kReads8.6Score520Shelves
- 150 No Mercy for the World 不赦人间 For the first twenty years of her life, Chen Qingxing lived by one rule: never count on a miracle. When someone else took the spot she had earned as a student in need, and her part-time wages were withheld, she signed a harsh sponsorship agreement. Her benefactor would pay for her to finish college, and after graduation, she would repay the debt with a marriage of convenience. There was no romance involved. It was a deal with a clearly marked price. She relied on careful calculations to plan eve 22Reads—Score—Shelves
