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- 1 From Afar, I Know It Isn't Snow 遥知不是雪 Who needs a synopsis? The story itself explains everything. Just click and read~! The pairing stays the same: they fight each other every step of the way, bound together for life. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 The Banquet of Huai Jin: The Snow-Clearing Arc 怀瑾之宴昭雪篇 [Xing Luozhao is the male lead's original name. He later changes it to Lu Zhao.] Xing Luozhao is the youngest son of the Prince of Runan. Summoned back by the emperor's personal decree, he has no choice but to leave Runan and his family. The man sent to fetch him claims they met when they were children and spent some time together, but Xing Luozhao has no memory of their childhood friendship. Song Shaoxing's inexplicable familiarity leaves him at a loss. He can't even remember the man, yet he's 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 The Private Detective’s Case Files 私家侦探缉凶录 This is a story about a righteous man who's deeply calculating and an arrogant, utterly unhinged person. The two join forces to solve cases as they test each other at every turn, searching for the truth behind a conspiracy. Qin Zhong: “I don't like being lied to. But if it's you, that's all right. From the very beginning, I've decided that I'll accept you completely, no matter what kind of person you are.” Shi Bai: “All right. Being with you is fun.” 31Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 4 Crime Files: When a Profiling Blade Meets a Martial Arts Symphony 罪案:当侧写刀锋遇上格斗乐章 [Strong Leads + Criminal Investigation + Male-Male Romance + Suspense + Deduction + Case Solving + Redemption + Happy Ending] [Beastly Criminal Investigation Captain VS Cool-Headed Criminal Profiler] A medical accident ten years ago took the father of police officer Luo Xiao and left doctor Shen Yi with claustrophobia. Now, a locked-room drowning case has forced the two together. He is a walking bundle of hormones and the backbone of the criminal investigation squad. He is a human scalpel and a 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 You Are the Abyss 你,就是深渊 I am loyal to justice, but even more loyal to you. A two-male-lead crime investigation novel: two powerful leads, an age gap with the younger man pursuing the older one, love at first sight, and sweet romance. A little fox wins over his beautiful older brother. This is not a wish-fulfillment novel. "Gentle Elite"+ "Unaware of His Own Feelings"+ "Honest and Resolute" VS "Scheming Top Student"+ "Carefully Plotting Every Move"+ "Fox in a Little Rabbit's Secret Identity" This is not a simple romance 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Dreamland Homicide: I Can See Crime Scenes 梦境追凶:我能看到犯罪现场 Through his dreams, Lu Yicheng made his way step by step to the darkest abyss. He knew. The truth had to lie beneath the abyss! But what lay above it? Could there be light? 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Under Criminal Investigation, the Forensic Doctor Takes the Lead 刑侦之下,法医在上 A sly, puppy-like forensic doctor x an innocent, clueless team leader Behind every case lies an untold story of human emotion. Adapted from several real-life events, this crime investigation novel offers both meticulous deductions and heartbreak in spades. [Three's a crowd, but there's always a couple] There's no such thing as too outrageous, only more outrageous. Every corpse has secrets left unspoken. Locked-room mysteries? Body disposal? Staged murders? Delayed alibis? Nothing escapes detect 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 The Mire Zx 泥潭zx [Rekindled romance while solving cases + fictional setting + remorseful pursuit of the husband + two male leads + handsome top and beautiful bottom + younger man/older man + 1v1 + queenly bottom + both leads are strong + healing + both are emotionally faithful + falling for him without realizing it] When someone falls into the mire, some fight desperately to escape, while others give up struggling. When a ray of light shines into the mire they’re trapped in, will those who have given up fighting 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Code Red 一级警戒 (A friendly heads-up: the rating has only just appeared, so it's a little low. It'll gradually go up, so don't worry, the story's not the problem!!!) Two male leads, childhood friends, sweet romance with no angst! A talented, well-rounded, occasionally proud bottom X a capable, insanely strong, puppy-like top He Yanzhi and Gu Qingcheng grew up together, but two tigers can't share one mountain. They were always at each other's throats, competing over everything from school to work. As they kept c 9Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 10 The Deadly Hound 死间恶犬 On a stormy night, twelve-year-old Jiang Ying watched his father die right before his eyes. He would never forget the hatred in his father’s gaze as he took his own life. Jiang Ying knew his father had died because of him: he had caused the deaths of his father’s lover and his half-sister. He lived on, burdened by a bloody guilt, until fifteen years later, when the waters beneath the sea’s frozen surface began to churn. Drawn into layer upon layer of conspiracies and bloody crimes, he watched th 86Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 11 I Really Don't Want to Work Cases with My Rival 并不想跟死对头一起办案 [Reserved top × sharp-tongued bottom, episodic ancient mystery and crime-solving, happy ending] One-line summary: Aren’t we sworn enemies? So how come I hear you’ve been secretly in love with me for ages? Cui Hezhang: Love means restraint, reaching out to touch, then pulling your hand back. Yuan Yufang: Enough of that nonsense. My arm’s gone numb from holding it out. Are you going to take my hand or not? The serious blurb: “Bones cry out in anguish, the truth is hard to find. We may yet part the 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 How Am I Supposed to Trust You? 我该怎么相信你 Chen Yu never trusted anyone. He had always preferred to rely on himself. Except for that policeman. Mo Chuan wanted Chen Yu to come back alive more than anyone else. Even Chen Yu himself hadn’t realized just how determined Mo Chuan was. 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Criminal Investigation Records 刑事侦缉实录 [Zhu Chen × Shen Yuan] A story about an elite psychology professor and a disgraced major crimes unit chief joining forces to solve cases. Some cases are based on real events. "A Chen, what exactly are you hiding?" "Whatever I'm doing, A Yuan, you have to believe that I'll never hurt you." Everyone is desperately searching for the truth. But when it's finally laid bare, who can accept it with composure? 22Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 14 Reunited at the End of the Smoke and Fire 重逢在硝烟尽头 Crime Investigation | Team Captain × Undercover Agent Song Yu, captain of the S City anti-narcotics squad, has been tormented by nightmares for three years. In them, the love of his life, Bai Youshi, vanishes with the sound of a gunshot. One morning, the chief urgently summons him, and a secret buried for three years is suddenly exposed: Bai Youshi is alive. After losing his memory, he became an undercover agent under the alias Jiang Shi. His superiors concealed the truth and sent the amnesiac J 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 I'm Not a Bandit, but You're Welcome to Come Catch Me 我不是山匪,但你可以来抓我 [Two male leads, equally matched, 1v1, mutual affection] [Scheming, gentle, emotionally steady beauty of a seme × upright, looks-loving, sharp-tongued but soft-hearted constable uke] Originally titled A Clear Distinction Is Worth a Thousand Gold, but I worried the name sounded too serious and no one would read it. An original historical setting with light mystery, solving puzzles, and a plot focused on growth. Ji Yi (also known as Jimo Yi) admires Xie Guannan's straightforward integrity and his 47Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Transmigration: You Think You're Better at Showing Off Your Love Than He Is? 穿越:吃狗粮,你有他专业? Transmigrated into a book + reborn + devoted couple + drama king + fictional setting + happy ending Wen Baixu never imagined his death would be so pathetic. Most people get murdered, die in an accident, or, at worst, starve to death. But he managed to die because of his own stupidity. When he woke up again, he was in a village wiped out from the start, with a blade at his throat. Luckily, the next second, some kind of... dog-food System appeared and stopped time. That was the only reason he mana 2Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 17 It's Either Black or White 非黑即是白 [Two Male Leads | Crime Investigation | Suspense | Secret Crush | Mutual Love] [A straight-laced, poker-faced workaholic crime squad captain vs. a refined, gentle online novelist with a steadfast heart] Lian Jiang, a moderately successful writer, is innocently caught up in a murder case. At last, he meets Xiao Suo, the crime squad captain he has always admired from afar, but their first meeting takes place in an interrogation room... His name is cleared, but another case soon emerges, and once 160Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Dreams That Solve Crimes 梦境追凶 After a failed experiment, psychological researcher Shen Ran gained a special ability. At crime scenes, he can sense the strange obsessions the killer left behind in their victims. By chance, he joins the police force as a psychological consultant, where he meets Lu Cheng, deputy captain of the criminal investigation squad. Lu Cheng has been labeled a straight man, and has always been hopeless at remembering women’s faces. Practicing each day by memorizing three women’s faces hasn’t helped at al 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Dr. Shao's Psychological Trap 邵医生的心理陷阱 [Bottom + 1v1 + Both Pure + Slow Burn] Lin Yu was handsome and well-mannered. Everyone thought he had a bright future ahead, with success in both his career and love life just around the corner. Then he suddenly broke up with his girlfriend and was assigned to a tiny department that most people probably wouldn't even remember existed. H.A.D. Harassment Assessment Department. While everyone else sighed over his prospects, Lin Yu alone stayed sunny and optimistic, and got on with his work. “Capta —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Sunset Glow 夕照 Main characters: Zhou Song and Han Feilu. (Two male leads) Even many years later, Zhou Song could never forget the day his father took him into the basement. The walls were covered with photographs of strange women. His father said they were captives, but later Zhou Song learned that they were wronged souls. From that day on, he had been haunted by them. People often say that the weight of life is unbearable, but he believes what people cannot bear is life's lightness: so light it is like wind, 3Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 21 Mad Brutal: Keep Your Hands Off His Beauty 疯批暴徒:禁止觊觎他的美人 [Dual Male Leads + Supernatural Crime Investigation + Two Powerful Leads, Sweet Romance + Rekindled Love + Flirtatious Tension + One-on-One Romance + Happy Ending] (A vicious and dangerous man who absolutely dotes on and fiercely defends his beloved top X a beautiful, strong yet tragic, equally dangerous and alluring sickly beauty bottom) Everyone knows that Team Leader Qin of the Xia Bin Supernatural Control Bureau is not someone to mess with. He may smile at you on the surface, but deep down, 46Reads7.9Score—14d adds
- 22 Tangchuan Police Station: Original Sin 塘川警局之原罪 At every moment, when people interact and clash, they commit evil and nurture darkness. You can’t stop people from committing crimes. Two years ago, after his girlfriend died by suicide, Su Liang resolved to help more people. Two years later, a case brought him together with Liao Chengshan. Liao Chengshan falls in love at first sight with the boy who has a story to tell, and is lucky enough to become his protector. He tries to understand the boy and find his way into his heart. “I couldn’t save 23Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 23 An Unconventional Profiler 非典型侧写师 [Audiobook now available. Give it a listen!] *Cold-faced team leader as the top × young profiler as the bottom Si Zhen: Catching criminals is his mission; solving cases and hunting down killers is his life! Yin Guihu: Observing humans is his side gig; teasing the team leader is his full-time job~ Two daily questions: Did Little Hu manage to flirt with Captain Si today? Did Captain Si "beat up" the delinquent boy today? The top saves the bottom. The story focuses on criminal psychology, with crim 70Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Professor Gu, Could You Focus on Solving the Case? 顾教授你能不能专心破案 [The main story is nearly complete. The full text is being revised, and bonus chapters will be posted from time to time.] A person fell to their death at Dehui Construction. A witness claimed that a little girl in a red dress had pushed them. Gu Xingyun, a criminal profiler, was coerced into taking part in the investigation. The incidents that followed one after another all seemed connected to the fall, and the cases appeared to involve every one of them. Professor Gu, who wandered onto the wron 43Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 The Chief Homicide Detective and His Psychologist 刑警大队长和他的心理学家 Someone once asked me, “Why did you study criminal psychology?” I remember my answer: “Because I want to commit a crime.” It’s like being drawn to a swamp even though you know what it is, unable to resist its pull. You willingly sink into it, with no desire to struggle, until you gradually become part of the swamp, learning secrets no one has ever uncovered. If I’m an evil spirit, then where is the human world? Once you tear down the wall between the human world and the underworld, there will no 11Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 26 Shocking! Captain by Day, Lover by Night 震惊!白天当队长,晚上是爱人 [Happy ending + equally matched leads + detective work + sweetness + suspense + romance + devoted couple + no female lead] The head of the detective team and a fresh-faced newcomer join forces to solve cases and boldly venture across the world. Want to know what happens next? Come and read! Recently, a missing-person case has sparked heated discussion, with one mystery after another surrounding it. Just then, newcomer Qiu Jing reports for duty. After a moment’s thought, Chu Qingyu brings the roo 130Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Sins in the Sun 2: Dangerous Liaisons 阳光下的罪迹2:危险关系 A strange necklace links several cases that seem to have nothing to do with one another. A mysterious criminal organization has been lurking for years. Who is the mastermind behind the crimes? 97Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 This Was Supposed to Be a Runaway Pregnancy, So Why Am I Running with Body Parts? 说好的带球跑怎么变成带尸块跑了 [Top x 2 Male Leads + Low Fantasy + System + Transmigrate into a Book + Case-of-the-Week Mysteries] It may have started with a rumor heard secondhand, a torrential downpour, or a dream of glory that stirred a question in his mind. Seeking an answer, he turns to his mentor. His mentor says nothing, but invites him to play Go. Two hours later, Chen Zhi wins by half a point. His prize is the right to enter the world and seek the truth. His mentor sighs: This is the path you chose for yourself. Fro 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Chasing the Killer Along the Ashen Trail 烬线追凶 Forensic pathologist vs. team captain (Note the order: forensic pathologist first, team captain second!) Please take a look at the discussion I posted in my book’s community. This is my first novel, and even I thought it was pretty bad after rereading it, so please don’t read it if that bothers you. Thank you. A body is pulled from the water in Nancheng District. The victim was a witness to a murder case three months earlier. In just two days, three witnesses suffer misfortune in succession: one 1.2kReads8.3Score20014d adds
- 30 Parallel Lines 3 平行线3 A psychiatrist accused of murder goes missing, but the police discover that a mysterious figure is pulling the strings behind the scenes. Are they helping the suspect escape, or setting someone else up to take the fall? A bizarre car crash that appears to be an accident unravels the mystery of a mountain disaster from three years ago, or perhaps reveals a premeditated murder... A woman’s corpse appears after a rainy night. The strange scent left behind and the butterflies fluttering nearby are u —Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 31 Within the Perimeter 警戒线内 Following his father’s and elder brother’s dying wishes, Han Zhang joins the criminal investigation squad and becomes a police officer. But during a murder investigation, he sees his brother, who should have died long ago! Is his brother still alive? And how did their father die all those years ago? Case by case, the truth leads him to finally unravel the mystery of the past... 33Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 32 The Jincheng Mystery 金城疑案 Deng Wei was once a carefree young master. But after a chance case, he became an unofficial consultant for the Jincheng Police Department, where he hit it off with Jiang Mu, one of the department’s elite officers. Working together, they swiftly cracked several cases that had shaken the city and kept the people of Jincheng safe. 306Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 33 I Set Out to Find the Real Killer, but Ended Up with a Husband 本想查真凶,却找了个老公 [Dual Male Leads + Love and Hate + Devoted to Each Other + Traditional Wuxia] A cold, sharp-tongued, socially awkward top vs. an innocent, passionate genius bottom The renowned hero Jin was murdered. Xue Yong was the only witness at the scene, and the only suspect. “What? You say Su Buting was the killer?! I think the two of you did it together!” With no way to clear their names, the two beat each other senseless while investigating the truth behind the victim's death… 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Punish Him 罚他 They fell in love at first sight, so why did they both forget him? What will happen when they reunite? Love is poison that clings to the bones, ants that devour the heart. [Campus youth + medical genius + hacking prodigy + assisting with investigations + urban sci-fi mystery] [Ye Zhi: Cold and calculating on the outside, but inside a tearful kitten who loves snuggling up to his master] [Yun Yang: Innocent and sincere, a bright, sunny boy who is awkwardly stubborn] [Two male leads + both devoted 37Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 So What If I’m Socially Awkward? Come Sit for a Portrait 社恐又如何,出来画像 [Mystery + two male leads + childhood friends] A case, an invitation, an investigation, a truth. Two childhood friends went their separate ways over an incident. Ten years later, another incident brought them together again. To uncover the truth behind a case, Tang Shi dragged Song Ci in to help without a word. The socially anxious Song Ci couldn't fight him off, so he swore at him instead. Having grown up with Song Ci and hearing him curse for the first time, Tang Shi was intrigued: “How about 140Reads—Score1714d adds
- 36 Criminal Investigation: Consultant Shao Let the Wolf Into His House 刑侦:邵顾问他引狼入室了 Lin Yu was handsome and well put together. Everyone thought he had a bright future ahead, with success in both his career and love life just around the corner. Then, out of nowhere, he broke up with his girlfriend and was assigned to a tiny department most people might not even remember existed. H.A.D. The Harassment Assessment Department. While everyone else sighed over his misfortune, Lin Yu alone stayed upbeat and got on with his work. “Captain Lin, your girlfriend was so beautiful. Why did y 388Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 37 Hey! There's No Case We Two Can't Crack! 嘿!还有我俩破不了的案! A calm, reserved forensic doctor VS an efficient, decisive, outgoing detective Two male leads + sweet romance + deduction + suspense + love + action + crime investigation + case-solving Come along into a world filled with suspense, romance, and insight. Amid the gripping, thrilling plot, experience the brilliance and warmth of human nature. Every case is twisty, bizarre, and full of surprises, keeping you hooked. Come uncover the secrets hidden deep within the city! 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 The Vast Hunt 茫狩 [Dual male leads + criminal investigation + sentinel-guide + two powerful leads + episodic cases + happy ending] [The aloof police captain Lu Lin vs. the cool, reserved psychological profiler Shen Yanxi] Lu Lin and Shen Yanxi meet by chance. He thinks it is just a brief encounter, only to discover that they have become colleagues. After Shen Yanxi joins the team, a string of serial murders rocks the city. The mastermind remains hidden in the shadows as psychological battles unfold and danger c 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 The Ten Commandments: A Criminal Investigation Archive 十戒:刑侦档案 [Two Male Leads + Mystery and Deduction + Case-of-the-Week + Strong Teamwork + Rivals + Healing] Country T is a place full of exotic charm. Jiang Qingye had been roaming the world with his “master” since he was nine, and by the age of twenty, he had become a famous local detective. To crack cases and uncover the truth, he put himself in the middle of the action. He never expected he had been caught up in the case all along. The top cop at the Criminal Investigation Bureau vs. the star detecti 69Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 In the Darkness 在黑暗中 “There's always a pair of eyes watching you, in the dark, when you least expect it.” This novel explores a very ancient philosophical paradox: the Ship of Theseus. According to an ancient Greek legend, the people of Athens preserved the ship Theseus had sailed as a monument. But as time passed, its rotting wooden planks were gradually replaced until not a single original plank remained. Was it still the same ship? Crime investigation, mystery, two equally matched leads. Pairing: Shen Liufei x Xi 20Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 41 A Man of Principle 君子不群 Zhou Chi had been a constable at the prefectural office for five years. He'd just solved the easiest case of his career when he ran into the most troublesome person imaginable. That handsome young master with the wicked face and sharp tongue had taken some inexplicable notion into his head and insisted on hovering around Zhou Chi. Not only did he swagger into the prefectural office, he even moved in next door to Zhou Chi. Looking at that devastatingly beautiful face, Zhou Chi held his tongue. An 176Reads9.0Score10214d adds
- 42 Breakup on Hold, Solving the Case Comes First 分手暂停,破案要紧 [Complete] [Two male leads + both devoted to each other + suspense + sweet everyday romance + down-to-earth, brainy characters (though they might just be lovestruck)] Also known as We Broke Up, and Half of One of Us Lost Their Memory, and Even After Losing My Memory, I Fell in Love with the Same Person at First Sight. Cheng Yun is a medical student who switched paths halfway through. He's highly intelligent, handsome, and comes from a good family. Lin Yan studied law but makes a living solving c 1.1kReads8.3Score22514d adds
- 43 Yearning for Tomorrow 憧明 Yi Qing is the son of a murder victim from a case ten years ago. A decade later, after graduating from the police academy, he joins the Lin City Criminal Investigation Unit. Lu Yuanfeng, an intern who took part in the investigation ten years ago, is now the unit's captain. He has spent the past decade pursuing the case, facing countless obstacles along the way while uncovering some of the truth. As the two delve deeper into the investigation, more and more evidence and suspects come to light, re 139Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 44 The Young Court Official Is Off Duty Today 少卿今日不公事 [Two powerful leads + both devoted only to each other + two couples + sweet romance + solving cases early on, fighting for power later] A calculating yet gentle prince × a sickly but capable junior minister / a bewitching sect leader × a short-tempered temple official “Ji Chun, you’re a condemned prisoner. You escaped jail just to work as my servant? You must have a lot of time on your hands!” Pei Yue had long known that the servant at his side was no ordinary man. He’d assumed the other was, a 51Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 45 Reborn: A Treasure in His Palm 重生之掌中之物 After reading a novel that left him seething, Su Zhuqing tore into the author in the comments and declared: “What a useless protagonist! If I had all those incredible skills, I’d be doing way better than him!” But fate had other plans. When he really transmigrated into the protagonist’s body, he finally understood how hard the protagonist had it. A scumbag ex was hounding him from the front, while an arranged royal marriage closed in from behind. Su Zhuqing was exhausted. The only person he neve 17Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 46 Your Majesty, I Want You! 陛下,臣要你! [Completed! Subscriptions welcome!] "Your Majesty, is this much money enough to buy you!?" A shocking scene unfolded in the imperial study. Their Prince Jie was actually bold enough to sit on the emperor's desk, holding a large chest. He opened it and poured out all the banknotes inside. "Do you think I'm that easy to win over?" The emperor casually picked up a few banknotes and examined them. Hearing him say that, Prince Jie smiled and reached out with his index finger, hooking it under the emp 73Reads5.7Score—14d adds
- 47 Operation: Hunt the Killer 猎凶行动 A family massacre resurfaces in the capital, Jing City 30Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 48 Twin-Soul Jue 双魂玦 When Lin Che, an elite from the 21st century, unexpectedly transmigrates into an alternate dynasty and becomes a noble girl named “Jin Mei,” he thinks fate has played its biggest joke on him. Forced to navigate the treacherous imperial palace as a woman, he meets the third prince, Huangfu Jue, who carries the bloodline of a divine clan, and discovers that this is only the beginning of a world turned upside down. From wary allies to confidants willing to entrust their lives to each other, they fa —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 As a Court Investigator, Is It Really So Strange to Flirt with an Opera Star? 身为少卿,撩个花旦很正常吧 251Reads8.9Score10114d adds
- 50 Haicheng Criminal Investigation Division 海城刑事犯罪调查科 [The second book, "Haicheng Criminal Investigation Unit II", is complete. Synopsis: [Crime investigation + two male leads + mystery solving + multiple personalities + multiple couples + power couple + undercover agent + ensemble cast] The west athletic field at Haicheng University has always been a paradise for sports enthusiasts. One day, the sight of a hideously disfigured corpse hanging above the podium shattered the usual 113Reads—Score—14d adds
















































