Novels like What a Lovely Surprise, You
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- 101 The Person I Fell for at First Sight Had Been Secretly in Love with Me for Years 我一见钟情的对象，竟然对我暗恋已久 The first time I met him, I was picking up a package for my lazy roommate. He helped me carry a box of sanitary pads. The second time I saw him, he was walking toward me, while I was carrying a huge bag of sanitary pads. That awkward scene ruined my chance at love at first sight! But I never expected it was all part of his long-planned pursuit. He’d fallen for me at first sight six or seven years ago! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 102 One Pack of Spicy Snacks, and My Childhood Sweetheart's Sweetness Goes Through the Roof 一包辣条，我的小青梅她甜度爆表 One Pack of Spicy Strips, and My Childhood Friend's Sweetness Goes Through the Roof 578Reads—Score2114d adds
- 103 Reborn: This Time, I'll Be the One to Spoil You 重生归来，这次换我来宠你 [Reborn + devoted one-on-one romance + scumbag revenge + sweet romance] In her previous life, Tong Yue’an was blinded by the so-called “friendship” she had given her whole heart to, and met a tragic death. Her most trusted friend turned out to be a heartless snake. The person who had cared for her so devotedly was the one she hurt again and again. After her life ended, he killed her enemies with his own hands, blood staining the ground before her grave. Reborn in a single moment, she swore: She 143Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 104 The Crown Prince's Drama Queen Wife Is Seductive and Dashing 太子爷的戏精老婆又欲又飒 [CEO + Reborn + Sweet Romance + Devoted Couple + Happy Ending] [Drama Queen Heiress vs. Cold, Scheming Young Master] In her previous life, Qin Shuyi’s family was on the verge of bankruptcy. To resolve the crisis at the company, she was forced to marry Li Beichen. Forced? Not at all. She had been secretly in love with Li Beichen for five years. Now she could marry him and save her family’s company. She couldn’t have asked for more. But Li Beichen didn’t love her. No matter how aggressively she pu 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 105 Five Years Later, Two Adorable Kids and Their Mom Blow Up the Company 五年后，两个萌宝带着妈咪炸集团 (System + ex-wife-chasing inferno + adorable babies + comeback + strong heroine and hero) Five years ago, Shi Jianrao was given by the Shi family to Yan Xichen, a ruthless and decisive man. A nightmare began, and she wound up pregnant. With the help of System Xiao Wu, she escaped... Five years later, she made a dazzling return with her two adorable babies... One secret identity after another was exposed, shocking the business elite... When business tycoon Yan Xichen saw two identical little chil 87Reads7.8Score—14d adds
- 106 Mom! I Won Over Your Archenemy's Daughter 老妈！你死对头的女儿，被我拿下了 Mom! I Won Over the Daughter of Your Archrival 15Reads—Score114d adds
- 107 Finding Her in the Depths 深处见伊人 This book is also known as My Convenient Husband Told Me He Loved Me Before the Plane Crash [Entertainment industry + reborn + marriage alliance + sweet romance] A taciturn CEO VS a glamorous actress The male lead has been plotting this for years, secretly in love with her all along! Lu Jianshen and Ning Yi had been married for three years, treating each other with courtesy and respect. Then a plane crash sent Ning Yi back to the day she met Lu Jianshen! Remembering the words “I love you” that L 48Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 108 After My Brother Disappeared, I Was Forced into the Forbidden Zone to Repair the Book of the Dead 哥哥失踪后，我被逼进禁地修死人书 After My Brother Disappeared, I Was Forced into the Forbidden Zone to Cultivate the Book of the Dead —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 109 I'm Meant to Be the Beloved One 团宠我是应该的 I'm Supposed to Be Everyone's Favorite —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 110 Milk and Coffee 牛奶加咖啡 The night celebrity Tiao Yuan was driven to the end of his rope by online hate, he met his light. When he stood at the summit once again, he gave her all the glory he had earned... 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 111 With His Sweet Wife in His Arms, the Cold-Faced Prince Secretly Falls in Love 娇妻在怀，冷面王爷悄悄动凡心 A modern policewoman died in an accident while responding to a call to catch criminals, then transmigrated to ancient times. She had been the legitimate daughter abandoned in the countryside. The Bai family brought her back because of a letter ending her engagement. But after the engagement was broken off, an imperial decree ordered her to marry the Seventh Royal Uncle, who was rumored to be volatile and unpredictable. “Talking back to your father violates Great Chu’s law on honoring one’s elder 234Reads9.1Score10114d adds
- 112 Young Mr. Shen Only Wants to Do Research, but Film Emperor Lu Won’t Let Him 小沈总只想搞科研，陆影帝不干了 Shen Zhi is a tech tycoon and a computer whiz. At twenty-five, she has a happy, loving family! Lu Jingchen is a top-tier star, an acclaimed actor and singer, and a man of many talents. He can charm at a formal dinner and whip up a meal in the kitchen… [One-on-one romance, both leads are devoted to each other, modern alternate setting] 3kReads8.1Score20614d adds
- 113 Play the Flute for Me 长笛为予吹 When they first met, she wore white and smiled like a flower beneath the pear blossoms. From that moment on, he was captivated for a lifetime. When she turned around, she saw a young man in black. She knew they could never be together, yet she still couldn't stop thinking of him. On the night of her political marriage, he lifted her veil. She thought, “It's over. There's no escaping now.” But she hadn't wanted to escape anyway... HE Alternate History A devoted couple Happy ending A devoted coupl 58Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 114 After Our Flash Marriage, I Use Science to Help an Actor Conquer the Entertainment World 闪婚后，靠科研带影帝征服娱乐圈 [Marriage First, Love Later + Sweet Romance + Devoted Love + 1v1] Qiao Yunshu is a doctoral student studying microbiology. Hoping to save her family’s business, she enters a marriage alliance with the family of a hugely popular movie star she once had a one-night stand with. She assumes they are both too busy for anything more than sharing a home, but gradually discovers that the aloof star is actually a devoted husband who dotes on his wife. He had been plotting to win her over all along! But t 29Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 115 Two Hopeless Romantics 纯纯两个恋爱脑 [Sweet romance + love at first sight + direct courtship + healing and redemption + mutual devotion] [Rebellious, lovestruck bar owner × timid, rebellious teacher with a lot of guts] (Both are virgins, so readers who care about that can dive right in.) Inner monologue: (Straightforward big bad wolf × rebellious pretend little white rabbit) A hopeless romantic and true-love devotee, Lin Mu had been single for 24 years. On a night out at a bar, she met Xue Cheng. This tough-looking man hit her ri 1.4kReads8.6Score14514d adds
- 116 It's Not Too Late for Sang Yu, and Ning Yue Is Like the Wind 桑榆未晚，柠月如风 [Sweet romance + sweet romance + two hearts drawn to each other] The hero seems aloof, but he loves to flirt and always has a quick response when he meets the heroine. The girl seems sweet and obedient, but she loves to laugh and make a fuss, and she can't beat the hero at his own verbal games. Watch the little fairy go head-to-head with the big devil. After her family went through a difficult time, Shen Ningyue moved in with one of her mother's friends and met Lu Sangyu. At first, she thought h 100Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 117 After I Took a Tumble, I Decided to Stop Playing Hard to Get 摔了一跤后，我决定不矜持了 After Qi Hao took a tumble while hiking, she somehow came away with a truly shameless streak. She stuck to Pei Jiashen all day, kissing and hugging him and asking him to carry her, and was practically ready to make their intimacy known to the whole world. Pei Jiashen, meanwhile, was overjoyed. His girl had finally started making the first move, and he no longer had to keep holding himself back. What a relief. 63Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 118 Contractual Lapdog: When the Agreement Expires, It Becomes a Love Triangle from Hell 合约舔狗，协议到期变成修罗场 A Contractual Simp, Turning into a Battlefield of Love Once the Agreement Expires 513Reads—Score1514d adds
- 119 The Top-Tier Star’s Pregnant Wife 顶流影帝的小孕妻 A clumsy little assistant. A top-tier star and award-winning actor. After one accident, the assistant finds herself pregnant with the actor’s child… For the sake of the baby in her belly, these two people from completely different worlds begin a bumpy but incredibly sweet new life together… One only wants to keep the child and get rid of the mother. The other just wants to take the money and live a carefree, happy life. A lighthearted, sweet urban romance about a superstar and his assistant. No 2kReads8.8Score14614d adds
- 120 The Rich CEO Took Me as Her Boyfriend in Lieu of Pay 白富美总裁，她做我女朋友抵工资 The Rich CEO Agreed to Be My Girlfriend in Lieu of Pay 614Reads—Score1614d adds
- 121 Couple for a Week 一周情侣 [Sweet Romance] After a breakup, her roommate forced her to sign up for “Couples for a Week.” Tong Xinyue went with an I-don't-care attitude, never expecting her assigned “boyfriend” to be her archenemy. He looked down at her, using his height to his advantage. “If we want the prize money, we're going to have to work together... really, really well.” 97Reads9.0Score1714d adds
- 122 If You Like Each Other, Be Together 喜欢就在一起 Mutually devoted leads + age gap + sweet romance + fast-paced This is an everyday sweet romance! Nothing but affection, no angst. A novel isn’t real life; it’s a seasoning for life. May your days be sweet! Mo Ling, thirty-one, falls for Cen Yi, a twenty-two-year-old girl nine years his junior. He thinks it makes him a beast to have feelings for her, but since he’s fallen for her, wouldn’t it make him worse than a beast if he didn’t make a move? What do they love about each other? Their answers a 951Reads9.1Score10114d adds
- 123 I Have Eight Hundred Thousand Men Under Me. Why Should I Put Up with This Humiliation? 我手下八十万，让我受这窝囊气？ I Have 800,000 Men Under Me. Why Should I Put Up with This Humiliation? 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 124 The Broken Sword's Bond 断剑缘 The Broken Sword’s Fate —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 Sweet Romance: Falling in Love with a Scheming CEO 甜宠：和腹黑总裁恋爱了 [Sweet romance, no angst + face-slapping and regret + devoted couple, 1v1 + slow burn + fiercely protective husband + doting husband + happy ending] A cunning, aloof yet warmhearted and gentle CEO VS a kindhearted, sweet, innocent assistant When they first met, the refined and aristocratic CEO warned her not to entertain any improper thoughts about him. When he saw her getting close to another man, he said coldly, “Romance is not allowed in the office.” Later, he could hardly wait to proclaim 578Reads7.1Score10314d adds
- 126 My Sister's Best Friend Is Ten Years Older Than Me, and This Mature Beauty Is Irresistible 姐姐闺蜜大我十岁，御姐太诱人 My Sister's Best Friend Is Ten Years Older Than Me, and This Mature Beauty Is Irresistible 5.3kReads—Score10614d adds
- 127 The Chatterbox Blogger and Her Movie-Star Husband 碎嘴博主和她的影帝老公 Who could have imagined that Chi Qiao would really get to meet Shen Shinan, the man she'd pined for since she was fourteen, whose picture she'd kept by her bed every day? Chi Qiao herself never expected it either. After their 10,086th-plus "chance encounter," that devastatingly handsome face looked at her and said, "Would you consider marrying me?" After a deathly silence, Shen Shinan had already started planning in his head where their future children would go to preschool. Chi Qiao's usual swe 1.6kReads9.0Score17414d adds
- 128 Sweet Marriage, Tender Love: Mr. Mo Is a Master Flirt 甜婚蜜爱，墨总太会撩 After one wild night, Ye Xiaoqing panicked. What? The man was the richest person in the world, had severe mysophobia, and might even be violent… Ye Xiaoqing accidentally learned who he was and freaked out. She didn’t want to be chopped up and dumped in the sea to cover up a murder. She was an orphan and had no desire to marry into a wealthy family. So she changed course and ran for it! Five years later, while Ye Xiaoqing was working on a construction site, she happened to hear a report from Glob 150Reads7.7Score11814d adds
- 129 Mr. Si Knows How to Flirt and Spoil Her, and She Can't Resist! 司先生能撩会宠，她把持不住啦！ [Sweet romance, warmhearted male lead and lovely female lead, falling in love, getting married, and having a baby] When Xiao Yacheng first met Si Juan, she asked him, “Would you be my nude model?” Si Juan thought, That’s an interesting pickup line. Later, Xiao Yacheng really did get down to painting, completely seriously. Si Juan: “That’s it?” * She had a lonely childhood. When Si Juan came into her life as an older-brother figure, always telling her what to do, she sighed, “It feels so good to 17Reads8.4Score414d adds
- 130 My Dream Guy's Ex-Girlfriend Got Divorced 男神的前女友离婚了 [Sweet romance] Shen Shumei stood at the door, her makeup impeccable. She looked at me, then at the man beside me. “Geng Yao, about what we talked about yesterday, I’d still like to discuss it with you in person...” “Oh.” Geng Yao cut her off immediately, then turned to me and said, “Yueyue, why don’t you head home first?” ??? Didn’t Geng Yao say he had plans to play ball with someone last night? Where’s my twenty-six-foot machete?! 50Reads7.9Score—14d adds
- 131 Top Talent Agent! She Ran Off with the Movie Emperor's Baby! 顶级经纪人！她揣着影帝崽跑了！ Unable to find a suitable job after graduation, Shu Yan went to work at a film and television studio to support herself. To her surprise, she discovered she had a talent for makeup. Once she had saved enough money, she enrolled in a makeup academy to learn the craft. After that, she moved between film studios, working as a makeup artist. Clever and capable, with a knack for makeup, she was lucky enough to become the assistant to movie emperor Du Ruo. When Du Ruo became embroiled in a contract 888Reads7.9Score10114d adds
- 132 I Ran Into My Ex at a Blind Date 相亲遇到前男友 What are the odds of running into your ex-boyfriend on a blind date? Ye Tongpan was sure she hadn’t woken up yet. She blinked a few times, and sure enough, the man in front of her was her “dead white moonlight,” her ex-boyfriend. She’s a high school teacher, and he’s a criminal police captain. After years apart, they find their way back to each other in a sweet romance with no awful characters and no angst. 736Reads8.9Score10214d adds
- 133 My Contract Marriage Partner Is the “Wife” I’ve Been Dating Online for Three Years 协议结婚对象是我网恋三年的“老婆” The Man I Agreed to Marry Was the “Wife” I’d Been Dating Online for Three Years 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 134 She's a Little Hedgehog 她是只小刺猬 [Sweet Romance] Fang Hui had her eye on a guy, so her roommate arranged a group outing to bring them together. But the guy ended up falling for her other, two-faced roommate. Fang Hui waved a hand. “Men? Whatever. Bye is bye.” 47Reads8.9Score314d adds
- 135 A Peach Blossom Blooms for the Elm Tree 榆木开桃花 [Sweet Romance] The quirky student Tao Muxi falls in love at first sight with Yu You, a teacher she works with, but he rejects her advances. Once she discovers he's a teacher, she becomes even more hesitant to make a move. As they spend time together, Yu You is drawn to Tao Muxi, but their positions make it difficult for him to confess. Lin Yin, a supporting female character who has a crush on Yu You, repeatedly gives Tao Muxi a hard time, but Yu You always steps in to help. Convinced that Yu Yo 27Reads9.1Score514d adds
- 136 After My 99th Failed Confession, I Was Spoiled for the Rest of My Life 我第99次表白失败后，我被团宠一生 After My 99th Confession Was Rejected, I Became Everyone's Favorite for Life 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 137 Little Moon 小小月亮 The first story: Zhang Yan × Zhang Beiheng. Because she wanted him to live, time started over. Because she wanted him alive, his bones and skull became flesh and blood again. The second story is about the Mountain God × a female ghost. It is more of a side story, and I haven't written the main characters' story yet. Maybe I'll write it someday. The third story: Jia Xibei, who is actually Wen Si, × Ruan Ruan. Wen Si and Bai Hehuan had a less-than-happy past life. Jia Xibei and Ruan Ruan come la 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 138 The Day the Crown Prince Broke Off the Engagement, She Hid an Ice Blade in Her Sleeve 太子悔婚那日，她袖藏冰刃 The Day the Crown Prince Broke Off Their Engagement, She Hid an Ice Blade in Her Sleeve —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 139 The Film Emperor’s Spoiled Little Brat Gets Whatever They Want 影帝的小作精恃宠而骄 Su Yin inexplicably finds herself with a childhood betrothal partner. The most unbelievable part is that he’s none other than Qin Shiyan, the hottest award-winning actor in the entertainment industry! Wait, wasn’t he supposed to be the aloof actor who kept his distance from women? Then what’s with this flirtatious, charming, scheming man in front of her? Too bad she’s never been some innocent, harmless little flower. Since the cunning actor has set a trap for her, she’ll… turn on the charm and f 404Reads9.2Score10114d adds
- 140 Your Every Need, My Every Care 唯你周全 Fast-paced, sweet and cozy romance / no awful antagonists, no ridiculously doting side characters, no betrayal / flirtatious push and pull in the early stages; the heroine goes after what she wants, and finds success in love, school, her career, and her side hustles. Happy ending / heroine is sanguine. Luo Jin is lively, cheerful, and a good student, and she's great at fending off unwanted suitors. But she catches the eye of Zhou Yanshen, the young CEO of White Night Tech. She thought they had n 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 141 Sweet, Sweet Tension 甜蜜暧昧 Gorgeous sales champion and scheming CEO A sweet little short story~ On a bar terrace, Xiang Qingzhi puts an arm around a handsome young man. “You look just like the scheming CEO at my company.” Fu Xuan raises an eyebrow. “That much?” “Yeah, but you’re even more handsome!” “Tipsy cat, do you know who I am?” Fu Xuan’s gaze lingers on her face for a moment. She’s coolly alluring, and undeniably captivating, the sort of woman who makes a man want to conquer her. “You talk too much. Are you coming o —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 142 Reborn, I Was Wooed and Doted on by the Movie Emperor 重生后，被影帝诱哄撩宠 [Rebirth + entertainment industry + love after marriage + couples' variety show + tearing into a jerk and a green tea] [1v1, devoted couple, long-planned romance] Playful beauty of a manga artist × austere, noble, secretly passionate Best Actor After being reborn, Li Hao wants to throw herself into her career, but her family arranges a blind date for her. She never expects the other person to be Nan Xizhou, a three-time Golden Award-winning actor. Is this what the world has come to? Even actors 2.5kReads9.1Score18814d adds
- 143 The Little Princess Raised by Master Mo 莫爷养的小公主 [Sweet romance in a wealthy family + mutual devotion + both leads are each other’s first + scheming male lead] He is the commander of an army, a man at the very top of the pyramid who controls the lifeblood of the economy. When the little girl was ten, she saved him, then was taken away by bad people. After she is found, he spoils her like a princess. Everyone knows that the fussy little princess living at Hengyuan is loved beyond measure by Lord Mo. Then one day, after the little white rabbit h 1.3kReads8.8Score11814d adds
- 144 Feeding the Boss Again Today 今天也在努力投喂老板 Long-distance romance across borders: Chinese heroine and Swiss hero + first love for both + homebody couple + pure love In dazzling Dubai, Yan Chaochao is fretting over the high rent and struggling to find a place that feels right. An unexpected advertisement not only solves her housing problem but also lands her a part-time job. Sharing the quiet mornings and evenings with her mysterious employer, Byron, the two grow closer amid the warmth and bustle of the kitchen… 1.5kReads8.8Score20914d adds
- 145 Quit? No, I’m Writing a Workplace Blame-Shifting Contingency Plan 辞职？不，我在写<职场背锅预案> Quit? No, I'm Writing —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 146 Waiting for the Moment to Fall in Love 伺机心动 [Secret Crush Turned Real] When Li Chu was young, a handsome older boy lived next door to her family. When they met again years later, she was his fan, and he had become the one chasing after a star. [A Little Scene] Someone posted an anonymous question on a certain Q&A site: Has Shi Yi ever filmed a kissing scene? The replies were: “Shi Yi filming a kissing scene? No way! If he ever does, I’ll stand on my head and wash my hair for everyone here!” “Speaking of which, could his agent get Shi Yi a 2.1kReads9.1Score25114d adds
- 147 Mr. Bodyguard, May I Borrow You for a While? 保镖先生，可以借你一用吗？ 53Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 148 We Agreed to a Marriage of Convenience, but He Fell Hard 说好协议结婚，他却深深沦陷了 [Long-Planned Scheme + Marriage First, Love Later + Married Life + Sweet Romance + Whirlwind Marriage] Wen Yiqiao has one clear goal: to win him over. A marriage of convenience? It is only the first move in her plan to get close to her dream guy. Like a sly cat, she sometimes curls up against him lazily, sometimes lets her claws show, weaving her irresistible allure into a trap. At first, her dream guy keeps his composure, but he gradually falls under the spell of her effortless charm and sharp 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 149 Emperor Jing Plays His Cards Carefully, but Dr. Shen Can't Escape His Clutches 景影帝步步为营，沈医生在劫难逃 [Powerful Families + Both Leads Are Inexperienced + Over-the-Top Sweet Romance + Love at First Sight + Showbiz + Feel-Good Revenge + Face-Slapping the Scumbags] [An Abstinent Movie Emperor Who Turns Into a Love-Struck Fool x A Genius Doctor Who Seems Sweet but Is Cunning] Shen Xiyan is a recognized medical genius. In public, she’s a gentle, elegant angel in white. In private, she’s a cool-headed, wily “little fox” who never lets a grudge go unanswered. 16.8kReads8.7Score2.1k14d adds
- 150 Be Good, Big Brother Will Love Only You in This Life 乖，哥哥今生只爱你 [Sweet romance, mutual pining, four-year age gap, aloof CEO VS sweet designer, childhood sweethearts] He was an unattainable presence in her heart, a flower on a high peak. She buried her love for him and did her best to act like a proper little sister... She was the cinnabar mark on his heart. It all began when he saw her tear-streaked face at sixteen. From that moment on, he knew he would love her forever... But with her distant, indifferent attitude, how could the cool CEO win over his childh 115Reads8.7Score—14d adds
