Novels like A Little Bit of a Crush
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as A Little Bit of a Crush, best match first.
- 51 The Distance of Love Is Just Right 爱的距离刚刚好 Yu Kai saw the morning light streaming through the skylight fall across Qi Ji's face. Her eyes lowered slightly, and her long lashes veiled them like a mist. Her smooth forehead, straight, graceful nose, and faintly upturned lips formed a delicate, alluring profile in the sunlight. With her gaze lowered yet oblivious to everyone around her, she walked briskly past Yu Kai toward the South District office, her steps light but purposeful. A breeze followed in her wake, lifting her shoulder-length s 15Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 52 The City of Woven Sand 织沙之城 [The first online novel set in Nansha District, Guangzhou, the heart of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. A 2023 key project supported by the China Writers Association] A heroine’s coming-of-age story + the gentle flow of everyday life + women’s entrepreneurship What is home? What does one’s hometown mean? As the Pearl River rushes toward the sea, Mai Jiaying, a post-90s small-town exam ace, grows tired of her salt-scented, out-of-the-way hometown. All she wants is to fly to the ca 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 Beyond the Walls, Where Do We Go? 围墙之外，何去何从 [No fixed couples, and readers with strong moral qualms should stay away! This novel loves pairing people in unexpected ways, and the ex-husband eventually becomes the son-in-law!] [All kinds of tangled relationships, mutual scheming, love and hate, but in the end everyone gets a happy ending!] [Everyone’s status gets reshuffled, and each person finds their own path to happiness! Hahaha~~] She watches her husband give her the green hat, then returns the favor in kind. Life is this thrilling, and 31Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 Fallen into the Mortal World 坠落红尘间 His father is critically ill, and she can’t scrape together the money to save him. A poor college girl grits her teeth and steps into the late-night world of KTV! She masks her youth with cigarettes and alcohol, trading her dignity for medical bills. Can she make it to the end of this road? Will she succumb to the temptations of the neon lights? 87Reads—Score614d adds
- 55 Peeping: The Butterfly Effect 偷窥之蝴蝶效应 The male lead is a complete loser. By chance, he discovers a female colleague's secret, turning his work and personal life upside down. Two mature adults with sharp minds and social skills engage in an intense game of push and pull. Love begins for reasons unknown and grows deeper with every passing day: they love and are loved, hurt and are hurt, grow through their pain, then fade from one another's memories. This is also the story of an ordinary worker's growth. 578Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 56 The Desperate Wife 绝望的妻子 Housewife Li Wenqing had been living a comfortable, affluent life. She had an adorable son and got along well with her stepdaughter. But on the eve of their seventh wedding anniversary, Li Wenqing discovered that her husband was having an affair. Longing for a whole and happy family, she endured a painful inner struggle and hoped her husband would see the error of his ways and return to the family. Instead, he went down a path of no return. Betrayed by her husband and stabbed in the back by her 167Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 57 After the Divorce, Stay Away from Me 离婚后，前夫滚远点 [Grounded and immersive] Two years into our marriage, the husband I had overcome every obstacle to be with cheated on me. After two years as a housewife, I had no way of getting the better of my lawyer husband. I swallowed my pride and pretended to forgive him, then made sure the scumbag left with nothing. A college guy eleven years younger than me, a successful and mature man, a friend who once helped me through hard times... They all came calling. Why get married when dating is so much more fu 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 Loving on the Circumference of Forgetting 在遗忘的圆周上相爱 A heroine who blows things up and a hero with mind-reading powers, reunited after a breakup + urban superpowers A master mind-reader who can control thoughts and emotions without anyone noticing, and a volatile girl whose temper can blow up an electric meter. Convinced he isn't human, she studies him in meticulous detail. He silently calls her an idiot as he cleans up every place she blows up. This love story, sparked by suspicion, is finally guided to its conclusion by trust. The heroine blows —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 Fishing for the Moon 捞月记 [Grounded and realistic, imperfect characters, long-planned romance, not a sugary wish-fulfillment story, but with a happy ending] [A clear-eyed Cinderella + an unconventional rich heir] On the day she agreed to be with Xu Weisen, Lin Zhiwan thought: Life is only a little over thirty thousand days. When it’s over, we become a handful of dust in a small box, scattered by the wind. So why not be brave and let herself suffer for love at least once? After all, memories aren’t erased; they’re sealed 96Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 60 A Season of Green, with Drizzling Rain 见青时节疏雨绵绵 The first time Guo Shuyu, the daughter of a landlord, saw Xu Jianqing, the beggar, he was beating his wife, a hulking man like a black bear. Guo Shuyu thought any man would be better than that black bear. Better to be anyone’s wife than Xu Jianqing’s. How pitiful to be scolded and beaten every day. But life is full of surprises, and the Matchmaker in the Moon muddles the red threads. Some inexplicable stroke of bad luck sent everything awry. Like a thunderclap from a clear sky, Guo Shuyu married 49Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 Blueberry, the Leftover Woman 剩女蓝莓 Blueberry is an unmarried woman who’s still living at home. She has two unreliable best friends: Mihua is a bit of a flirt who teases men and ended up kicked out by her husband with nothing, while Feifei loves mahjong and dreams only of marrying into a wealthy family… Three women, and plenty of drama. Love, ethics, human nature… They say hotpot is all about the lively world around the table. Our story begins with a hotpot meal… The story is a slow burn. I hope you’ll enjoy it! 42Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 Breaking Free 逃离束缚 Su Yu and Tang Yilan met on a blind date arranged by their university professor. After spending some time together, they both decided they liked each other, so they went to meet each other’s parents. At first, everything seemed to go smoothly, but after they got married, they argued over whether to rent a place of their own. Su Yu also has an older brother, Su Lun, who has been married to Zhao Yanan for years, but still has no children of his own. After finally getting married, Tang Yilan reali 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 A Cigarette 一支烟 I stood up and staggered toward the exit. I struggled to push away each person who came to help me. I didn't take the elevator. Step by step, I climbed the stairs to the rooftop. When I pushed open the rooftop door, a hint of late autumn's cool breeze brushed my face. The light was so bright that I had to squint. I could clearly see her. Across the rooftop stood a long-haired girl. She said, “Could I have a cigarette?” If you're willing, I'll love you forever. If you're not, I'll choose to pine 89Reads—Score—14d adds
- 64 The Story of Fei Xin’s Daughter 飞新的女传 [Marriage + Domestic Abuse + Divorce + Blind Date + Online Romance + Finding True Love + Sweet Romance + Silent Treatment] At twenty, Fei Xin was set up by her parents, went on a blind date, got married, suffered domestic abuse, and divorced. At twenty-three, she met an online boyfriend five years younger than her. They got married and had a child! Married Life + Sweet Romance + Silent Treatment —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 A Salaryman’s Springtime 社畜的春天 A virgin college student and office drone has barely set foot in another city when a flight attendant mistakes him for someone else and takes him to bed. Then a wealthy young woman pursues him relentlessly, and a tycoon mistakes him for the son who died in a car accident... Is this an opportunity, or a disaster? Behind his life on easy mode, danger follows like a shadow. He dances on the edge of a knife, and one careless move could doom him forever... 6Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 66 Meeting You Was the Best Sign of All 遇见你，上上签 A sweet, everyday 1v1 romance, with no car accidents, amnesia, or love rivals. It's been finished for a while, and not many people have read it, but the reviews from those who have are pretty good. Why not give it a try? It's been three years since I finished it. Looking back at the reader reviews, some felt the ending was a little rushed and could have been sweeter. While I was writing it, a voice suddenly told me it was time to put down my pen. It's like fireworks blooming in the night sky: th 583Reads8.8Score10014d adds
- 67 Qingtang Was at Peace 青棠本无事 Faced with a marriage she couldn’t escape or get out of, Zhao Qingtang chose to face it head-on. But on the morning of her wedding, she was kidnapped and sold to a mountain village. There, she met a migrant worker she had helped back when she was in college. After learning what had happened to her, the man’s mother said, “Qingtang, I’m your mother. Your real mother.” And so Zhao Qingtang uncovered a secret from twenty-five years ago. My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 After Going Bankrupt, I Became My Ex-Boyfriend’s Boss’s Wife 破产后，我成了前男友的老板娘 The day he broke off our engagement in public, he put his arm around a rich heiress and sneered, “Can your code get you 200 million in investment?” A year later, at an international summit, I held up proof of my 52% stake and announced with a smile, “Mr. Gu, you're fired from the company you founded.” 💔 From cast-off to ruler of a business empire 💻 From basement programmer to queen of tech 🔒 He'll never know that the “metaverse prison” I gave him is running forever in the virtual world [Highli —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 69 The Insider 内部人士 In the early 21st century, China’s real estate economy was booming. Many ordinary people caught a favorable wave amid the great tides of history and amassed considerable wealth. The protagonist is an average person with no particular gifts, but as he grows, he continually learns from the wisdom of those around him, including some truly remarkable people. Through constant learning and reflection, he eventually develops a unique kind of wisdom and achieves success of his own. It seems as though fa 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 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 122Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 71 My Mother-in-Law Forgot She Was Once a Daughter-in-Law Too 婆婆忘了自己曾经也是媳 The moment a woman marries into her husband’s family, she is sincere and wholehearted in the way she treats her in-laws. Yet some mothers-in-law insist their daughters-in-law go through the same hardships they once endured. They suffered as daughters-in-law themselves, so why make life hard for another woman? In the phrase “mother-in-law and daughter-in-law,” the mother-in-law comes first. If she can’t be a good mother-in-law, how can she expect a good daughter-in-law? Relationships go both ways 94Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 Simple-Minded Ni 憨妮 Hanni is a woman who seems a little dim-witted to outsiders. She marries three men: the first is an ordinary man, the second a tycoon, and the third a young hoodlum. This is the story of her and the people around her, and how Hanni changes her fate... 77Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 73 If Love Runs as Deep as the Sea 若情深已似海 [Everyday urban life + older woman and younger man + both leads are inexperienced + secret marriage + sweet romance + extra sweet] A little scene: Yang Fan slammed the car door shut and threw herself onto her. “I missed you so much...” “Hey, hey, hey...” Su Lei sat in the driver’s seat. He wanted to turn around and say something, but couldn’t. “There’s another person right here, you know. Have some consideration.” Yang Fan ordered, “Turn on the music, raise the partition, and drive.” “Seriously, 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 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—14d adds
- 75 An Unlawful Marriage 不法婚姻 This is a slice-of-life story that doesn’t follow conventional web-novel genre formulas. One unmarried woman is devoted to a married man, while another woman, his wife, swears to defend her rights and dignity. In the end, the devoted woman cannot let go of her obsession, while the woman who fought for her dignity lets go of hers and frees herself. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 Fond Memories of Years Gone By 忆往年惜 Zhou Qi never imagined she’d get divorced at 45, let alone meet someone who truly understood her. She thought she’d long since given up on love, but not all love is passionate and dramatic. Some of it flows as gently as a stream. She thought they were only leaning on each other for comfort and warmth, but before they knew it, they had found their way into each other’s hearts. Once the children grew up, their adolescence clashed with her menopause, yet even their conflicts and misunderstandings c 36Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 There's a Girl in the Village Named Xiaofang 村里有个姑娘，叫小芳 This is not a love story. It's the life of an ordinary woman from the countryside. Xiaofang's story may well be the story of someone close to us. She once longed for a life in a prosperous big city. Later... 65Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 After Tearing the Scumbag to Shreds, the Heroine's Life Goes into Overdrive 手撕渣男后，女主的人生开挂了 They once loved each other so deeply, from their school days to their wedding. But even the strongest love can apparently be no match for temptation. The male lead betrays the female lead, who, lost and confused, searches for a new direction in life. This is a slow-burning story. I hope you enjoy it. The story is entirely fictional, and any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Please don’t assume it’s about you. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 The Man Next Door 男邻居 Qiao Mai, a country girl, endures a rough journey from her wedding and childbirth to miscarriage and divorce. Over the course of twelve years of marriage, the special sweetness of being each other’s “darling” fades amid her husband’s disrespect and inaction. Her affection is gradually extinguished by the havoc wreaked by her mother-in-law and three sisters-in-law, until the marriage finally ends in divorce. The story begins with a man living downstairs listening to his neighbors having sex in th 84Reads9.5Score—14d adds
- 80 The Three Beauties of the Su Family 苏家三美 [Contemporary Urban Fiction + Uplifting + Down-to-Earth] The love stories of three sisters: Marrying up, marrying on equal terms, or marrying down? What does it really take to marry happily? If you've run out of shows to watch lately, come read my book! Reading it is just like binge-watching a TV series. You'll definitely fall in love with the three beautiful Su sisters! Su Yimei marries into a wealthy family. She's a clever, strong female lead, and I'll do her justice! Su Ermei is physically di 1.2kReads8.8Score11414d adds
- 81 The Runaway Housewife 逃跑的家庭主妇 At forty, Su Meng was manipulated by her husband into having a second child. Her younger daughter’s birth was an impulsive decision, and the start of a nightmarish life. Standing on the balcony of her home on the eighteenth floor, she suddenly thought that jumping might be the only way to find true release… The loneliness, helplessness, pessimism, despair, and weariness with everything made her realize she was ill, seriously ill. And the only thing that might cure her was to run away… Escape, ge 1kReads—Score10214d adds
- 82 The Algorithm of Love 爱情的算法 [A wealthy, socially anxious woman who can’t stand being touched × a handsome pauper who sells his body to get by one day at a time] [Romance + healing + wish fulfillment + realism + emotional push and pull] Tian Yao believes math is the only truth. She designed an algorithm to predict customers’ buying habits. Although the job has made her plenty of money, she is thirty and has almost no dating experience. Because she is so sensitive, Tian Yao struggles with social interactions. Even dating an 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 Young Master Yan Has His Eye on Another Man’s Wife 严少惦记上了别人家的媳妇 A playboy falls for a timid, long-suffering wife. He lives next door, and after watching her for long enough, he starts getting ideas. This story’s motto: Never let a little drama get in the way of a good show. Yan Hao had been called a scumbag for half his life. But after moving to a small town in the countryside, he compared himself to the husband next door and realized he wasn’t scummy at all. In fact, he even felt a certain masculine superiority. Compared with that guy, Yan Hao was practica 111Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 84 An Encounter in the Chill of Early Spring 春寒料峭时的相遇 [What Should I Do About the Blue Star Songstress Who Fell into My Home?] (No System, no golden finger, sweet romance, everyday life, no chaos, no catfights or showing off) Indie game developer Mu Chenxi only started writing a web novel because he wanted to make money for developing his game. The novel flopped, but its heroine, Fang Minshu, came out of the book. After bringing her home from the police station, he had only a few hundred yuan left. To help her get an identity, Mu Chenxi took her in 364Reads8.9Score4514d adds
- 85 Little Leopard 小豹子 After her grandparents, who had raised her, passed away, the abandoned Situ Lingzhi was left with no one to rely on. Taking the Medical Prescriptions of the Situ Family that her grandfather had left behind, she went to America to find his relatives. Six years later, the first major event that awaited Situ Lingzhi, now a medical doctor returning home, was her classmate Dongfang Xiangrui trying to force her into marriage. The Dongfang family had once been a leading force in Yunhai City's business 314Reads8.6Score10114d adds
- 86 The Bad Girl Won't Redeem Herself 渣女不洗白 Whose youth is free of scars? Who hasn’t smiled while crying inside? But flowers bloom beyond the mountain, and beautiful scenery stretches beyond every hurdle! Life is precious, so don’t waste it! To those of us who never got to be young properly back then! “Why are you here?” “Because I know my girl wants to try flying. And I want her to know that I’ve never been a cage keeping her from spreading her wings. I’m the tree she can always come home to, the safe harbor where she can rest, and the p 159Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 87 Let Time Be Our Matchmaker, and My Life Be My Vow 时间为媒，余生为聘 Childhood Sweethearts + Bratty Kid + Married Life (This isn't a wish-fulfillment story or a sugary romance. The entire novel is about the petty details of everyday life, so please think twice before reading if that's not your thing.) Before Zheng Xiao was even born, her mother had arranged a betrothal for her with a close friend from her hometown. As a result, Zheng Xiao married Huang Zhengyi as soon as she graduated from college. They soon had a child, but because they never lived on their own 3.9kReads8.7Score36714d adds
- 88 Our Long River of Years 我们的岁月长河 Our Long River of Years is divided into three parts. Following the ordinary lives of three generations of Zhao Jiafu’s family, railway workers, it spans from the 1950s to the 2020s. It recounts the joys and sorrows, happiness and heartbreak, and everyday troubles experienced by the three generations of the Zhao family and the ordinary people around them over the long river of time. It depicts the turbulent lives of ordinary people as the times change and society develops. Time flows like a river 180Reads—Score—14d adds
- 89 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. 445Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 90 Xing Tianman 星天满 [Mature man and woman / lust before love / reunion after time apart / both clear-eyed] Black-haired, wavy-haired tattoo artist vs. close-cropped director of a jewelry company The first night, she slipped away in secret. The second time they met, she disappeared without a word again. Until they meet once more. He looks at the woman he's longed for day and night and offers his hand. “Hello, I'm Ke Yiming.” She takes his hand. “Hello, I'm Nan Jiawen.” Every time I think of you, a flower blooms. T 292Reads8.7Score10314d adds
- 91 Love After Marriage, Day After Day 先婚后爱朝朝暮暮 Marriage Before Love, Sweet Romance After breaking up with her boyfriend of four years, Zhang Tong turned around and got involved with Qin Chuan. At first, she was only looking to have some fun and get back at her ex. Who knew she'd take things too far and get pregnant! After getting pregnant, Zhang Tong somehow ended up marrying Qin Chuan. Then she followed him to live in the countryside, only to discover that it was nothing like the pastoral life she'd dreamed of. There was endless farmwork! T 114Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 Love First, Ask Questions Later 先爱为敬 [A snail-paced mountain-climbing editor & an unconventional, woman-avoiding CEO] “If a female mosquito sucks your blood, Mr. Yuan, you’ll still have a chance to escape.” “No, no, I’ve got plenty of blood. There’s more than enough for one mosquito.” Tao Yuan is a homebody who takes a laid-back approach to romance. Then she happens upon her boss’s mysterious male friend. To keep her job, she guards the secret carefully. She never expected her next assignment to be interviewing him. After a few e 125Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 93 Running Toward the Exit 寻着出口奔跑 In life, everyone has to grow sharp horns and iron hooves, and put on armor. Even if you’re weak, you have to try to become stronger. There are too many things in this world that can hurt you. Even if you never learn to hurt others, you must learn to protect yourself, so you can protect the people you care about. No matter how many difficulties you face, don’t back down. Summon every last bit of fighting spirit and make sure those who have always wanted to see you fail never get the satisfaction 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 The Many Faces of Marriage 婚姻的姿态 Four ways to approach marriage: something you cherish, something you can live with, something you must endure, or something you abandon! How will three women struggling with different marital dilemmas choose their paths and save themselves? Will they rise from the depths and face their problems bravely, give in to despair and give up, or let out a helpless sigh? Choosing a marriage matters. Facing it matters. Making it work matters even more! Lin Yi is an elementary school teacher. Her pregnancy 2Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 95 His Puppy-Dog Eyes 他的狗狗眼 [Younger man’s secret crush + grown-up flirtation and entanglement + an affectionate puppy who loves to cuddle] [Sincere, green-tea-flavored veterinarian × beautiful top student and lead singer of a band] “Big Sis, you’re the only one with the key to this collar. If I could, I’d hope you never opened it for the rest of your life, because I only want to be your good little dog, and yours alone.” 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 96 Fan Xuan’s World for Two 凡轩的二人世界 [Workplace + Marriage and Romance + Relationships + Female-Oriented + Modern Romance] Fan has always run a coffee shop called Yifan Coffee. The shop isn't large, with two floors: booth seating on the first floor and a bar on the second. Its decor is simple and elegant, and business is pretty good. Most of its customers are office ladies and office gentlemen from the nearby buildings. Some come in with their laptops and stay all day. Fan is warm, kind, a good communicator, and attentive to her cu 8Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 97 You Made Me Your Nanny, but Heaven Made Me the Heroine 你逼我当保姆，老天让我当女主 Because of her sweet, pretty looks, the female lead was bullied by her cousin from a young age. But fate seemed terribly unfair to her. When she was 28, a car accident killed both her parents, leaving her all alone. Her well-off cousin took pity on her and invited her to move to the city. From then on, her life changed completely. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 98 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—14d adds
- 99 A Little Housekeeper Came to My Home 我家来了个小保姆 ☆I'm Li Shasha, the so-called rich, beautiful heiress you all talk about. My husband is a six-foot-tall strongman who couldn't hurt a fly. Ever since the nineteen-year-old beauty Bai Miaomiao was introduced to our family as a nanny, peace has never returned to our home. A chance encounter on a train, an identity swap, a failed search for family, a manhunt across the underworld... It all happened to me. What other strange things could be in store? Come along and find out. ☆Strong female lead + mu 186Reads—Score—14d adds
- 100 A Love Triangle in Marriage 婚姻里的三角恋 [Contemporary realistic fiction + the married life of ordinary people in Beijing + love triangles in marriage + real struggles] Bai Xue and Wang Yang are a young married couple living in Beijing. Wang Yang is a typical “phoenix man,” a country boy who made it big in the city. After ten years of marriage, he cheats on her. After they divorce, Bai Xue meets another man, and her new life begins… What makes this book special: A woman faces betrayal in her marriage, but after the hardship comes 1.6kReads8.8Score15414d adds
