Novels like What a Lovely Surprise, You
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as What a Lovely Surprise, You, best match first.
- 1 Dream World Couple with My Idol 与爱豆是梦世界情侣 A Dream-World Couple with My Idol 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 A Bewitching Voice 音色缭人 [Top-Tier Star Yu Jingchu vs. Fair-Skinned Beauty Song Tangyin] [Both Each Other’s First Love + Sweet Romance + Everyday Life] At a party, after a few rounds of drinks, everyone was a little tipsy. One of Yu Jingchu’s closest friends suddenly asked him, “I’ve always been curious. You’ve already got a face like that, so what kind of girlfriend do you want?” Yu Jingchu’s eyes were a little hazy with drink, but he answered without hesitation. “Probably someone with a beautiful voice, someone whose 903Reads6.8Score11014d adds
- 3 One Accident Made Her the Top-Tier Star's Most Cherished Love 一场意外，她成了男顶流的心尖宠 [Mature older male star + warm, lively little bunny] *Seven-year age gap / fated connection / everyone speaks their mind* An accident brings A female student in a dead-end major into contact with a top-tier star at the height of his fame. She has no intention of getting involved, but is forced into a whirlpool of schemes and deceit. On a cold, dreary winter day, he becomes enamored with the bright warmth she carries and is the first to fall. But those caught up in it do not realize their lives h 107Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 4 I’m the Top-Tier Star’s Personal Chef 我给顶流当厨娘 155Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 5 Hello, Mr. Mo 你好，莫先生 (Mo Yunzhou, as gentle as jade, and Qiao Qinghuan, beautiful and elegant) (Everyday life + both leads are devoted to each other + heroine pursues hero + no toxic characters + short story) On the first day she got her car, Qiao Qinghuan and her best friend had barely driven out of the dealership when they were rear-ended. “Thud.” Qiao Qinghuan froze. She had hit a BMW X7 from behind. The two of them looked at each other, and Shen Yuyan was stunned. “Girl, you just drove out of the dealership and 113Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 6 In Our Contract Marriage, My Bargain Husband Is the Child's Billionaire Birth Father 契约婚姻便宜老公是娃儿首富亲爹 After being framed by her own cousin, Shen Suhe accidentally spent a wild night with Fu Boyan, the richest man in China. Five years later, Shen Suhe made a dazzling return with her two little ones. What? She just found some random guy for a contract marriage, and he turned out to be the CEO of the Fu Group and the richest man in China? What? She only wanted to find the little ones a stand-in dad, so how did he turn out to be their real father? What? Where did these four handsome, wealthy big bro 232Reads9.1Score—14d adds
- 7 The Top-Tier Star Won’t Stop Chasing Me Around the World 顶流男星追着我满世界跑 Ordinary sophomore Ling Xingchen happens to run into top-tier star Li Zeyan filming during summer break. One smile over her shoulder, like a first love, unexpectedly makes her go viral, but also turns her into actress Qin Xiangxiang’s sworn enemy. Online harassment from haters, an ambush with sulfuric acid, and a frame-up: even her parents are dragged into the conspiracy and forced to leave the country. Her relationship with Li Zeyan takes hit after hit. He finds security footage to prove her 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Me? I Can Date a Top-Tier Star?! 我？也能和顶流谈恋爱？！ (Thoughtful, clever medical student × outwardly cold, inwardly warm, distinguished top-tier star) (Mutual pining + slow-burn romance + lots of sweetness) The rating is low because the novel just started receiving ratings!! Ruan Yunzh, an outstanding student at her university, is one of the millions of Zhou Jingyuan’s fans, though she’s just an inconspicuous one. She never dreamed that being a fan could earn her an “immersive VIP experience.” Zhou Jingyuan’s new drama suddenly chooses A Universit 773Reads8.7Score10614d adds
- 9 I Only Saved Your Life. You Don’t Have to Marry Me for It 救你狗命而已，用不着以身相许吧 Daddy-type boyfriend, age gap, flirtation and doting, super sweet, both leads are inexperienced. A sunny, adorably clueless young veterinarian vs. an abstinent university professor. The wily old fox has all sorts of ways to charm and coax his darling: subtle flirting at first, then unabashed doting. Li Mi hooked a finger under Shen Yanxiu's chin. He leaned in willingly, eyes red, looking ready to be plucked and bent however she pleased. Li Mi thought, “When an older man acts this obedient, it re 22Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 10 Dr. Tian’s Beloved Movie Star Husband 田医生的万人迷影帝老公 A vibrant, beautiful doctor and a handsome, scheming movie star An incredibly awkward first encounter between neighbors brings two people with nothing in common together. “Why is this guy wearing a mask in broad daylight?” Still half asleep, Tian Xicheng glared irritably at the man outside her doorway. “This woman really doesn't know how to make herself presentable.” The man looked at the woman emerging from the house with an indifferent gaze. The man held up his phone, screen facing Tian Xi 584Reads7.1Score10614d adds
- 11 After My Secret Identity Fell Apart in Front of My Idol 马甲在爱豆面前碎了一地之后 In the game of love, the braver player always has the upper hand. In Gu Mianmian’s fantasies, all Ning Feishen has to do is beckon, and she’ll run straight into his arms. In reality, Ning Feishen can strut and show off all he likes, while Mianmian remains perfectly cool and collected. People say celebrities have an advantage when pursuing their fans. For Ning Feishen, being a celebrity is his biggest obstacle to winning someone over. Onstage, Ning Feishen turns on the charm, and Gu Mianmian scre 177Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 12 From Dating an Older Woman to Heroes Who Protect Our Country 我们从姐弟恋到护国英雄 From Sister-Brother Romance to Heroes Who Defend the Nation —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Found Myself a Shy Boyfriend 穿书后，找了个腼腆小男友 [A short, sweet little story] Xia Qing accidentally transmigrated into a book. With no idea who the male and female leads were, she chose to lie flat and diligently learn how to bake cakes. One day, she ran into a boy in an alley who was being beaten up... They met, and he was shy, bashful, and insecure... 3Reads8.0Score114d adds
- 14 Dear Mr. Tang 亲爱的唐先生 A story about love between an ordinary person and a celebrity. Also known as "The Movie Emperor Tang Actually Likes Me!" [University Professor × Top-Tier Star Tang] (Sweet Romance, Entertainment Industry) The news of Movie Emperor Tang's marriage shot to the top of the trending list in an instant, and everyone speculated about it and envied the happy couple. After getting married, Movie Emperor Tang appeared on a show and was asked why he had married so young. He replied, “I wanted to marry her 523Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 15 I Became a Passing Extra in a Runaway Pregnant Woman Story 穿成带球跑文中路人甲 [Lawyer + university professor + gentle boy-next-door x top student + campus belle + spirited girl-next-door] Transmigrate into a book · Save the male supporting character · Sweet romance · Mutual devotion Transmigrate into a book as a nobody? No problem. That’s not important. What matters is that Yu Qingyan must not die. Cheng Yao came up with a plan to save Yu Qingyan. Step one: become friends. Become friends, not boyfriend and girlfriend, okay?! What should she do? Looking at the tenderness a 38Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 16 The Top-Tier Star Is a Hopeless Romantic 顶流歌手是个恋爱脑 [Both leads are each other’s only one | All sweetness, no angst | Public love confession at a concert | Livestreaming with their child later on] A top-tier star male singer and his childhood sweetheart, his adorable wife! NO A lovestruck top-tier star male singer and a career-driven genius designer! YES Mysterious! Gentle! Cold and detached! Completely wrong! Being hopelessly in love is his true nature! A lovestruck top-tier star and the career-minded woman behind him. [1. Fans all know that Shi 1.9kReads8.8Score22714d adds
- 17 Movie Emperor Qi Loses It Whenever He Sees His Aloof Ex 祁影帝看见清冷前任就破防了 [Pampered artistic heiress, a proud beauty admired from afar, X former top-seeded athlete turned household-name superstar, an affectionate golden retriever] Qi Mo, who had fought his way up through the entertainment industry, was a swimmer in college. He once had a passionate romance, but in the end, he was dumped. By the time he saw that proud beauty again, Qi Mo was the youngest Best Actor in history, basking in fame, fortune, and adoration. Yet even after years in the glamorous world of celeb 327Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 18 The Cold and Distant CEO Fu's Exclusive Sweetheart 高冷总裁傅少的专属甜宠 Exclusive Sweet Romance with the Aloof CEO, Fu Shao 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Li Tiantian and Zhou Yu's Sweet Culinary Romance 李甜甜和周宇的甜蜜厨缘 Li Tiantian and Zhou Yu’s Sweet Culinary Romance 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 The Distance Between Me and the Top-Tier Male Singer 我与顶流男主唱的距离 [Anti-misunderstandings + level-headed, sharp-tongued heroine and gentle, shy hero + both are each other’s first and only love + guaranteed happy ending] An unexpected encounter brings an ordinary teacher into the lonely world of a top-tier star. Is it fate setting up a mutual rescue, or a brief flare of fireworks at first sight? 45Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 21 The Secret Married Life of an Actor and Me 和影帝的隐婚日常 [Secret identities + sweet romance + entertainment industry] Humiliated by her boyfriend’s mother, who offered her five million to leave, Tao Tao had no choice but to go. Five years later, she returned with a billion-dollar fortune and countless secret identities... Only then did she discover that her ex-boyfriend had entered the entertainment industry and become a hugely popular top-tier star. When they meet again, her ex, Feng Qi, looks at her pitifully. “Miss Tao, my family is pressuring me t 11Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 22 Sold to a Billionaire CEO, She Is Spoiled Like a Queen 卖给亿万总裁后，她被宠上天 (Sweet romance and everyday life) + (Both leads are each other's first and only) + (Mutual devotion) To secure an investment, Lin Siyu's biological father sold her to the investor. Lin Siyu thought her life was over, but the CEO turned out to be young, handsome, and rich. He spoiled her rotten! Lin Siyu: I love him. I want to become a better person for him! Su Yan: She doesn't have to do anything. I just want to spoil her! Sweet, innocent little wildcat X handsome, devoted CEO 23Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 23 The Secret in the Tin Box 铁盒里的秘密 [Highly sensitive amateur ad designer x detail-oriented, soft-spoken celebrity] [Both romantically inexperienced + marriage before love + husband chases his wife to win her back] An Qiu had kept a secret for five years: she had a crush on top-tier star Quan Youhe. From his debut single to tickets for every concert, everything was locked in an iron box under her bed. She never imagined that the blind date she agreed to attend in her best friend’s place would be with this seemingly unreachable ma 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Tan Jianci: You Are My Shining Star 檀健次：繁星若你 A Tan Jianci fanfic for dream-girl readers, mixing canon research with original fiction. [Secret underground romance in a boy band] [Top-tier star secretly married] [A relationship pushed to the limits] The stars fill the sky, yet none shine as brightly as you. We met in the most beautiful years of your life, while I was at my most lost. But I’ll take your hand and face the future with you. Whether we find success or live an ordinary life, whether it’s our three meals a day or the changing seaso 313Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 25 The Superstar and His Little Assistant 大明星和他的小助理 [Showbiz + workplace] A young assistant and her idol boss Han Tiantian is a senior at a media college, fretting over her inability to find a job. Then she discovers that her idol is hiring an assistant, so she has to give it a shot. After surviving round upon round of a selection process that accepts only one in ten thousand, she somehow gets the job, as if luck were on her side. She goes further and further down the path of being an assistant, until she eventually becomes her idol's girlfriend. 928Reads8.7Score10514d adds
- 26 So Sweet! I’m the Top-Tier Star’s Ordinary Girl, the One He’s Always Loved 甜！我是顶流的素人白月光 Cool male top-tier star × bright, sunny female student A slow-burn, everyday sweet romance + campus + showbiz + the male lead has a secret crush - Top-tier star Lin Qingci seems to have a charmed life: Asian piano champion and top-tier star across film, television, and music. But behind the spotlight, he hides a secret. The girl he had a secret crush on as a student, the one who stayed in his heart, was called Jiang Shuyu. When Jiang Shuyu replaces an injured actor and takes on the role of the 398Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 27 Spoiled Rotten: What Do You Do with a Girl This Well-Behaved? 宠腻，小姑娘太乖怎么办 [Sweet romance + mutual first love + age gap + love at first sight + mutual affection] [Powerful businessman in Beijing’s elite circles × sweet, bold, but timid young woman] The first time Xia Youji met Mr. Fu, she had just arrived in Beijing to attend university. She was a freshman, and her older sister had brought her along to a gathering. She fell for Mr. Fu at first sight, and the two of them had plenty of chances to interact in the days that followed. But after an unexpected discovery, she 754Reads8.6Score10314d adds
- 28 The Top-Tier Star's Personal Makeup Artist 顶流的私人化妆师 [Super-sweet one-on-one + entertainment industry + healing] [Handy makeup artist VS aloof, sophisticated, all-around dark horse actor] The entertainment industry's two hugely popular male stars were Lin Zexi, known as the industry's iceberg, and Zhang Yuanfan, known as the “sun.” One was cold and the other warm, and together they ruled over countless adoring fans. Newly graduated makeup artist Shen Yiyi had her heart set on becoming idol Zhang Yuanfan's makeup artist. After her best friend schem 873Reads6.4Score10214d adds
- 29 Mr. Lu, the Ideal Man 人间理想陆先生 Fashion blogger × motorcycle shop owner and Zhongyi Tech CEO (with a secret identity) The first time they met, Xia Zhiyao thought Lu Xiu would be difficult to get along with. Who knew that the next time they met, at Qizai’s urging, he would be the one to ask for her WeChat? When he waited outside the airport after her business trip and called her, she was stunned. She confessed her feelings, but he didn’t accept. He said those were things the guy should do. He always seemed to know what she was —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Reunited, the Top-Tier Star Falls for Me All Over Again 重逢后，顶流他又心动了 [Top-tier star + ordinary person + reunion after years apart + secret crush comes true] Su Ximo and Ji Xingyan were high school classmates, but back then they were nothing more than ordinary classmates. Su Ximo was a proud Leo, dazzling as the sun; Ji Xingyan was a reserved Virgo, cool and aloof as moonlight. Six years after graduating, Su Ximo ran into Ji Xingyan while on vacation. He had become a top-tier star in the entertainment industry. Su Ximo had thought she would never fall for anyone a 377Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 31 A Tender Love for Her 温柔予她 When Tang Yueling first met Fu Jinchen, she thought he was a perfect gentleman: measured in speech and unfailingly polite in everything he did. Once they started dating, his image began to fall apart. A perfect gentleman? Measured? Polite? He was clearly a wolf in sheep’s clothing, always pushing his luck and shameless to the core! After they married, he stopped restraining his beastly side altogether. Tang Yueling: Is it too late to regret this? Fu Jinchen: Be good. If you don’t want to sleep, 108Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 32 My Neighbor Is a Movie Star 我的邻居是影帝 Support original works and reject plagiarism! [Newly crowned actor in the entertainment industry VS rookie writer] [Former classmates VS current neighbors] Gu Jingxing, 28, is 185 cm tall and weighs 65 kg. Tall and handsome, with a face like a sculpture and sharply defined features, he's a walking clothes rack, adored by major brands and constantly landing luxury endorsements. He recently won the Best Actor award at the Hundred Flowers Awards, and his career is booming. Xu Yan, 27, is 165 cm tal 278Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 33 I Teased My Dream Guy, but He Turned the Tables on Me 挑逗男神，反被套路 I Flirted with My Male God, Only to Get Played 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Reborn into a Sweet Romance: I Became the CEO’s Wife 重生甜宠：我成了总裁夫人 [Red Envelope Group + Adorable Kids + CEO + Sweet Romance + Devoted Couple] Wei Qingqing gets bound to a System. She becomes the most famous voice actor and has three adorable, well-behaved children. Every time she appears on Weibo’s trending list, she becomes a national idol. But Gong Mu’s arrival completely upends her peaceful life. Then one day, the two babies call him Dad. She panics. Is he here to steal her kids? “Wifey, don’t move. I’ll do it!” Then he rolls up his sleeves and starts cooki 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 The CEO Won’t Leave Me Alone 总裁大人对我纠缠不休 [Reunion After a Long Separation + Marriage Because of a Baby + Sweet Romance + Adorable Child] When Jian Yi was a student, she had a CEO boyfriend named Jiang Yanzhou. For various reasons, Jian Yi chose to break up and leave the place where she’d been hurt. This time, she returns to that painful place to attend a good friend’s wedding, but by an unexpected twist of fate, she gets entangled with Jiang Yanzhou again. Terrified, she flees the very next day. To her surprise, Jiang Yanzhou comes str 305Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 36 The Regent's Fiercely Beloved Princess 摄政王的霸宠王妃 [Souls transmigrate with a teammate + sweet romance + satisfying revenge + one-on-one romance] Also known as: “Transmigrating, Yet Still Myself: The Regent’s Childhood Sweetheart” The little Yun’er is the girl he’s been longing for day and night. The regent puts on her token of love at once and openly declares that he’ll marry no one but her! When someone tries to harm little Yun’er, the regent gets rid of the threat immediately, making an example of them! When little Yun’er wants to stir up tro 12Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 37 My Heart Skips a Beat Again 怦然再心动 This is a love story between a nationally renowned female litigator and her top-tier star boyfriend. They are evenly matched and devoted to each other. Yuan You and Zhang Yang's passionate, grand high school romance ended over a joke, without ever coming to fruition. Seven years later, when they met again, the feelings in their hearts drew them tightly together. At a concert, the spotlight shone on Yuan You in the audience. Zhang Yang gazed at the woman he loved and confessed tenderly: “Thank yo 388Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 38 Trending! The Film Emperor Flirts With a Sweetheart on a Dating Show Livestream 热搜！影帝在恋综直播诱哄小娇娇 [Completed] [One-on-one sweet romance + dating show + devoted to each other + reunited after years apart + entertainment industry + school days] [On the surface: aloof, arrogant Best Actor * gentle, captivating actress] [In reality: sensitive, self-effacing romantic * rebellious femme fatale] Qian Qiuqiu, a little-known actress, is invited to join the hottest dating show and fake a couple with Best Actor Shen Du. The whole internet is watching the drama unfold. Why does it feel like Shen Du trea 635Reads9.2Score10014d adds
- 39 My Sister Stole My Boyfriend, So I Married His Uncle 妹妹抢走我男友后，我嫁给了他小叔 After My Sister Stole My Boyfriend, I Married His Uncle 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 My Flash Marriage Husband Is the Father of My Child 闪婚老公竟是孩子他爹 My Flash Marriage Husband Is Actually My Child's Father —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 He Could Have Had Me, Yet He Chose to Spoil Me 他明明能得到我，却偏偏要宠我 He Could Have Had Me, Yet He Chose to Spoil Me 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 When the Holy Light Kisses You 圣光吻你之时 When the Holy Light Kisses You 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 He Said It Was on His Way Every Day, Then He Gave Me a Key 他每天都说顺路，后来钥匙也给我了 He Said It Was on His Way Every Day. Later, He Even Gave Me His Keys 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 My Childhood Friend Turned Out to Be a Professor 竹马居然是教授 Devoted only to each other + scheming, taciturn childhood sweetheart + childhood sweetheart who plays innocent while hiding her sharp claws How did adult Shang Yiqi win over his childhood sweetheart and bring her home as his wife? How did childhood sweetheart Wen Huanhuan get her taciturn childhood friend to marry her, just as he wanted? How do the two of them use their wits to take on outside enemies in their ordinary daily lives? 329Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 45 A Childhood Friend’s Sweetheart: Devoted Protection and Tender Times 竹马的甜心守护和宠溺时光 Sweet Protection and Cherished Moments with My Childhood Friend 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 An Uncontrollable Flutter 失控的悸动 Fast-paced, pure sweetness, dive right in [Older woman/younger man + devoted to each other + love at first sight + happy ending] [Gentle, thoughtful older woman × quiet, scheming puppy-like younger man] Through the long, silent years, Shen Nanzhou's world was always shrouded in gray. That is, until Wen Huaian appeared... The moment he saw her, his heart raced uncontrollably. She was like a ray of light, drawing him irresistibly toward her. “Would you be interested in modeling your hands?” His ch 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Life's Hard Enough, So What's Wrong with Reading Sweet Romance? 活这么累，看点甜文咋了 A few sweet little stories, all in one collection. No need to think too hard, just dive in. If you like sweet romances, come on in. If a tragic story has left you hurting and you need comfort, come on in. If you're just looking to kill some time, come on in. The writing is average, and all the guys are hopeless romantics. If that bothers you, give it a miss (°ー°〃). 1. Clear-headed, aloof career goddess VS handsome kept man who puts love above all else He impulsively asked to break up in a fit o 41Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 He Races Through the Wind 他疾驰于风 In his twenty-one years of life, Chi Yu had only ever truly loved one thing: motorcycles. Later, he added Sui Nan to that list. He found a sense of purpose and worth in the exhilaration of racing at breakneck speed, and found everything he’d ever wanted in Sui Nan. To Sui Nan, Chi Yu was the brightest light on the track, the fastest blade. He was her most dazzling boy. 128Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 49 The Beloved Little Lead Singer: The Apple of Her Six Brothers' Eyes 团宠小主唱：六个哥哥的心尖宠 The Beloved Little Lead Singer: The Apple of Six Big Brothers’ Eyes Street singer Lin Xi wows everyone with an a cappella performance at her signing event, catching the heart of her top-tier star sixth brother! She signs a cohabitation contract to cover Grandma’s surgery. Her gentle brother gives her soothing aromatherapy, her lively brother hides snacks and secretly pays her back, and the leader builds her a private practice room. They protect her on variety shows, block cameras onstage, and t 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 Seventeen Years of Secretly Cherishing My Childhood Friend 竹马藏娇十七年 His childhood sweetheart had been kept a secret for seventeen years 1Reads—Score—14d adds
