Novels like Flowers Bloom When It Rains
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Flowers Bloom When It Rains, best match first.
- 1 Childhood Sweethearts: I'm Not Dating an Idiot 青梅竹马：我才不和笨蛋谈恋爱 (Currently updated as a series of little stories, inspired by friends around me. Ordinary people’s love stories ❤️) A sharp-tongued but softhearted heiress ✖️ a loyal, silly puppy (one-on-one romance, both are each other’s first) A lighthearted comedy❗❗A relaxed, witty tone❗ Mostly everyday romance, with school life as a secondary plot❗ Shi Xinyu has a childhood friend named Xin Yuan. He has been there for every important moment in her life, from childhood to the present. Their relationship has 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Our Little Journey to Find Love 我们的追爱小时光 [Childhood sweetheart and first love + sweet romance + flirtatious banter + intense push and pull + equally matched leads + helping each other succeed] [Devoted, scheming, and talented male lead + spirited, stubborn fashion designer female lead] She frantically lifted the covers and let out a startled cry. “Awake?” The handsome man slowly opened his eyes and smiled at her. “Who are you? Why am I here? You, you, you didn’t...” She clutched the covers tight and peppered him with questions. “Didn’t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Ten Years of Longing 添了十年牵挂 [He pursues her first] + [Devoted love] + [Mutual devotion] + [A tearful separation] + [A joyful reunion] The male lead is moved by a poem and writes from memory, bringing the person he longs for to mind. 503 and 647 are numerical codes that sound like the names of the male and female leads. The story is told primarily in the first person and grounded in everyday life, following two lovers as they meet, grow close, fall for each other, separate, and reunite. Throughout their journey, both put th 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 A Workplace Beauty: Lin Qian’s Brilliant Journey 职场丽影：林浅的璀璨征途 [Women's Fiction + Personal Growth + Comeback + Healing + Inspirational + Realistic + Everyday Urban Life + Bittersweet, Then Sweet] Lin Qian is 33 this year. Though she was born into an ordinary family, her determined nature helped her overcome every obstacle and establish herself in a top-tier city. She has a respectable job, a sensible son, and a husband with whom she gets along well enough. She thought life would continue steadily along like this, but she never expected fate's wheels to quie —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 The Quiet Little Town 小城悠悠 [One-on-one romance + marriage first, love later + married life + sweet romance with no angst] Yang Jingwen, a 27-year-old woman who was considered past her prime for marriage, lost her job. Disheartened, she returned to her hometown, where her family kept pressuring her to get married. So Yang Jingwen got married on a whim. Every encounter in life is carefully arranged by fate. 2.8kReads8.4Score25714d adds
- 6 His Tender Seduction 他的深情引诱 His Deeply Devoted Seduction 583Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 A Spring Flower Blooms 一朵春花开 A spring blossom blooms, and sorrow and pain fade away. How did the romance between Chen Jiayi, a photographer who has never been in a relationship, and Xie Ning, a restrained lawyer, begin? Perhaps when she looked at him. Perhaps when he warmed her heart. Perhaps when they became each other's light. They heal each other and learn how to love. “I don't know how to make someone happy.” “As long as you're by my side, that's happiness.” 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Lost in You 迷情于你 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 41Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 9 A Misaligned Romance 错位情缘 A Case of Mistaken Love 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 I Talk Big, but I Get Serious When We Actually Date 我就是嘴嗨，真谈就老实了 I Just Talk a Big Game, but Once I'm Actually Dating, I Behave 795Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 My Dream Guy Happens to Love Me Too 男神恰好也爱我 [A pale-as-a-glowstick shut-in author × a gentle, handsome rising star of the entertainment world] [Love at first sight + a deliberately arranged reunion + sweet romance + past and present lives] Whether you’re the actor Ye Cheng or Ye Cheng, Commander of the Imperial City Bureau, you’re mine. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Scorching Summer, Not Yet Over 灼夏未央 Let me tell some true stories. I want to talk about that summer when I was nineteen. If I were to begin like one of the great novels, how should I start? If I were imitating Marquez, I might write: Many years later, when I happen to open my old diary, I will remember a night in the summer when I was nineteen. If I were imitating Dickens, I might write: Nineteen was the most youthful of years, and the most dissolute; the most carefree of days, and the most restrained; the most clear-headed of 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Willow Branch, For You 柳枝予你 [Mostly set at school, with some urban life + 1990s + mutual devotion + healing each other + cozy everyday moments] [A slightly insecure wallflower | A sharp-tongued, warm-hearted ray of sunshine] On the first monthly break of high school, Liu Han hurried onto the bus home and was surprised to find that Yang Qi had been sitting there for quite a while. She was both delighted and a little embarrassed, but he was perfectly at ease and invited her to ride home on his bicycle after they got off. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 My Flash-Marriage Husband's Love Has Me Spoiled and Proud 闪婚老公的爱让我恃宠而骄 She, Xu Mengyao, a cool, beautiful woman who was once the goddess of first love in everyone's eyes, planned to marry her boyfriend of four years, Chen Hao, after becoming pregnant. But his mother broke them up. He, Li Yuanjun, a warm-hearted man, met Xu Mengyao, a bridesmaid, at a friend's wedding, and fell for her at first sight. Handsome and sunny, Li Yuanjun eventually won Xu Mengyao over with his sincerity. A month later, they had a whirlwind wedding and registered their marriage. After the 24Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Wang Xiaomi’s Springtime 王小米也有春天 Wang Xiaomi, the protagonist, is an ordinary college graduate. Unlike traditional heroines, she's completely unremarkable, and it is through her ordinary perspective that we follow her rise in the workplace. She brings warmth to those around her with her kindness, and her outgoing, carefree personality leads her through all the sweet and bitter ups and downs of life. Through her own hard work, Wang Xiaomi finally reaps the rewards of a decade's effort, becoming a workplace winner and finding bot 22Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 16 The Tenderness of My Natural Enemy 天敌的温柔 Jiang Zhuxi is a rising star in the workplace. She believes in hard work and playing by the rules. To survive in a complex professional world, she relies on her expertise and resilience. Even if you’re her senior, if you break the rules or exploit loopholes, she’ll deal with you swiftly and without mercy. Zhang Min’er, a self-made founder, is different. She rose to success in business through tact and ruthlessness. You could call her an old witch to her face, but if you can be of use to her, she 24Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 A Ten-Degree Temperature Difference 十度温差 Moving from a first-tier city to a second-tier one meant a temperature difference of just ten degrees. But moving from a private company to a state-owned enterprise meant a journey of more than a thousand miles. Xu Man had felt lost and wavered... Yet she dared to brave the countercurrent and forge a new path, ultimately finding success and, quite by chance, meeting Mr. Right. 544Reads8.9Score10714d adds
- 18 The Factory Girl's Comeback 工厂打工妹的逆袭 Song Xinyue’s husband, Zhou Jun, is idle and hopelessly addicted to gambling, leaving the family in dire financial straits. With no other choice, Song Xinyue painfully entrusts her young daughter to her in-laws and goes away to work on her own. How will the people and events she encounters at the factory change her life? Is this an opportunity or a trap? Hope or despair? Let’s step into her story together... 52Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 In No Time at All 三下五除二 Dr. Xiao He has become especially warm and friendly lately. Everyone knows why. In a life where every moment feels dull, I met the one person who makes it interesting. A warmhearted screenwriter who loves cooking * a hardworking doctor who loves tagging along for meals. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 I Quit My Job and Opened a Free Classroom in My Village, and It Went Viral! 辞职回村开了间公益教室，火了！ [Urban Sweet Romance] [Realistic Workplace] [Sound Values] [No First Love or One That Got Away, No System, No Transmigration or Rebirth, No Golden Finger] A story close to everyday life! Lighthearted and healing! A hilarious plot! Lou Hua, an art student, resigns from her white-collar job in a major city to live life on her own terms, returning to a small mountain village to open a free classroom. Then a group of fashionable, highly educated, hilarious city folks arrive~ —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Goodbye, I Still Only Like You 再见还是只喜欢你 In their senior year of high school, Fang Yin secretly starts dating Zhou Wenhao, the top student in their grade. During the college entrance exam, Zhou Wenhao misses one of his tests for personal reasons. He also receives a breakup message from Fang Yin. Seven years without contact later, Fang Yin unexpectedly runs into Zhou Wenhao at work. You shouldn't meet someone dazzling when you're young. No matter how far life takes you, you may find that you're still only in love with them. A campus rom 62Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 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
- 23 Her and Mr. Zhang 她和张总 Her and Mr. Zhang 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Drawn to Your Warmth 向温柔靠近 Beautiful, fair-skinned photographer and refined, cultured math teacher In search of inspiration for the perfect shot, Jiang Yu travels to her grandmother’s hometown, an obscure little county town. On the day she first arrives in Xi County, she meets a man she will never forget. The first time, she watches him walk beneath the dim orange streetlights at dusk. The second time, he stands in the hospital corridor outside her room and says politely, “Hello, I’m Xie Yuzhi.” The third time is in a dre 61Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 A Bad Female Coworker 一个坏女同事 A Bad Female Coworker —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Please Stand in the Sunlight 请站在阳光下 Synopsis: Modern romance, urban workplace, love that grows over time After graduating from high school in her final year, the heroine drops out and starts working at a jade company to help support her family. Later, after the company manager makes improper advances, she accepts the hero’s financial support and returns to school. In her spare time, she studies jade and occasionally helps him with whatever she can. The hero teaches her how to conduct herself and handle things, and gradually falls 96Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 27 The Wind Blows Through Early Summer 风吹孟夏 Meng Hanmiao is an art teacher at the local elementary school, and Xia Xu owns the town’s all-in-one funeral service business. They first met at the funeral of Meng Hanmiao’s fiancé’s grandfather, and then again at her grandmother’s funeral. Neither of them expected their encounters to continue after the funerals ended. Excerpt One: “Good evening, Ms. Meng Hanmiao. My name is Xia Xu. I’m an only child, twenty-nine years old, and I work in the funeral business. I own a car and a house, with no 1.9kReads7.0Score14814d adds
- 28 The Pure Wife Awakens 纯妻觉醒 [Romance]+ [Family and everyday life]+ [Self-awakening and ambition]+ [Urban life] Pure-hearted Liu Zi married Yu Feipeng, a classmate she'd had a crush on for years. She thought their marriage was solid, but her masseuse, Xiao Ling, had her eye on her husband. Yu Feipeng fell deep into Xiao Ling's gentle trap and went out of his way to trample on and humiliate Liu Zi… When Liu Zi finally fought back, she discovered that the pure, innocent flower her husband saw in Xiao Ling was actually filthy 40Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 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
- 30 My Mother-in-Law Has Gone Mad 婆婆疯了 My Mother-in-Law Has Gone Mad 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 The Bachelor and the Outsider 光棍汉与外来妹 A Bachelor and a Girl from Out of Town 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 An HR Diary HR日记 [A sharp and capable HR manager vs. a wise, deeply devoted CEO] [From a newcomer at a major corporation to a seasoned HR professional, this is a thoughtful look at how women can make their mark in the workplace! Career first, romance second, with a moving and realistic story free of melodrama. 1v1 + devoted to each other + workplace drama] What kind of people does the workplace need? Who can stay undefeated at work, and who will leave in disappointment? Su Yun and her husband, Xue Zhong, went fr 165Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 33 Far from Home 在他乡 One-on-one romance, both pure-hearted, with ten years of devotion and love A career-driven heroine who seems cool but is warm inside (Qi Yu) A steadfast, warm, and devoted hero (Mu Yunfei) “I’ve already moved in. Do you really think I’m going to move out?” Mu Yunfei looked at her with a sly grin. “It’s not living together, we’re just sharing a place,” Qi Yu muttered, her head lowered. Mu Yunfei’s eyes shone like stars. 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Through Wind and Rain, I’ll Sail by Your Side 栉风沐雨陪你扬帆 Fang Fan’s humble family background was the subject of idle gossip, but she was beautiful, clever, brave, and confident. Yet when she met Su Yu, she couldn’t help feeling inferior. She worked up the courage to start a relationship with him, but they still broke up when they graduated. Su Yu was so outstanding that every girl admired him, but he had an eye for talent and recognized all of Fang Fan’s good qualities. Their breakup, however, had been her decision alone. So when they reached the age 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Their Light Never Goes Out 她们的光，从不打烊 [Urban Life] + [Family] + [Contemporary Romance] + [Multiple Heroines] + [First-Person Narration] Liu Hengyu, Lu Xiaofeng’s friend, must have lost his mind. He actually tells Lu Xiaofeng to pursue Li Chuwen, his girlfriend of many years. The thing is, Lu Xiaofeng really did have a crush on Li Chuwen once… Li Chuwen wants to introduce Lu Xiaofeng to one of her high school classmates, a cheerful, fun-loving girl… A simple traffic accident brings Lu Xiaofeng together with a young woman. Through a s 164Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 The Girl Next Door 女邻居 The Female Neighbor 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 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. 472Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 38 Slowly, Falling for You 慢慢，喜欢 One-on-one romance, mature adults. Neither lead is a virgin, so stay away if that's not your thing! Taking it slow is a beautiful thing: slowly meeting, slowly falling in love, slowly growing old together. Everything begins after I meet you! Bian Yue never expected to get divorced less than six months into her marriage! Wen Chaoshen never expected to be unable to forget a married woman! Bian Yue: “What do you want?” Wen Chaoshen: “We've hugged and kissed. Obviously, what's left is for me to slee 73Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 The Year She Got Married, She Was Thirty-Three 结婚那年，她三十三岁 On the day Luo Chan went to register her marriage with her childhood friend, she was stabbed for no reason. Fresh out of the hospital, she showed up with hair that hadn't been washed in seven days, so greasy it could fry an egg and plastered tightly to her scalp. The staff eyed her suspiciously and repeatedly asked if she was mentally sound, until she showed them her CPA certificate. The legally issued marriage certificate was bright red. The photo of her on it was so ugly it was painful to look 709Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 40 Confess, and Let's Not Miss Our Chance 告白，我们不要错过 A secret crush is like a flower hidden in your heart. It blooms and fills the air with fragrance, but every secret crush must eventually come to an end. Lin Susu is brave yet uncertain, while Gu Fangyu is a little calculating and decisive. Their love will finally bloom into something beautiful. [Lin Susu × Gu Fangyu] [Jiang Hemu × Zhou Han] [Wen Qiaoran × Wang Hao] Intense romance, workplace power fantasy, pure love 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 President Tian, I'm a Single Mom 添总，我是个单亲妈妈 Rongyao Tian, the new CEO of Xiaocheng’s largest company, Yuefei Group, said just four words when he first met Lin Yuting: “Stay away from me!” But after interviewing her a second time, he fell in love at first sight. When he learned that Lin Yuting was a single mother, he tried to forget her, only to fall even deeper and love her more. He was determined to make her his, no matter what it took. Every day, his love for her surpassed the day before, yet tomorrow was never guaranteed. 28Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 42 Transmigration: The Commandery Princess and Princess Consort Is a Maid 穿越：郡主王妃是丫鬟 Damn it! I worked overtime, and on my way home in the middle of the night, I ran into a mugger. I fought back with all my strength, but the thug smashed something hard against my head and knocked me out. Just before I passed out, I think I saw a flash of light. Huh? Where am I? The house isn't too shabby, but why am I wearing these ragged clothes? I reach up to touch my head. Why is my hair long? I've always had short hair! Wait a minute, wasn't I getting robbed? I remember getting hit on the he 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 A Fairy Tale for Myself 给自己的童话 A car accident unexpectedly sends me transmigrating back eleven years, and I immediately get to work on my money-making plans: e-commerce, wedding planning, real estate speculation, beauty reviews... I also want to make short videos and sell products through livestreams. I'm going to reclaim all the love and career opportunities I lost over the years. This time, can I give myself a fairy-tale ending? 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 I’ll Fall in Love Eventually 我终究会恋爱 Before college, romance was forbidden fruit, something people hardly dared to reach for. After starting college, people seemed to break free of their restraints, becoming carefree, passionate, and uninhibited in matters of the heart. Chaoyang has just started college. Now eighteen, he is full of youthful energy and eager to fall in love. But held back by a little insecurity, he has yet to find his true love. Through constant learning and hard work, he eventually breaks free of his constraints, f 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 The More Joy, the Greater the Sorrow 乐极生悲 Pride Comes Before a Fall 3Reads—Score114d adds
- 46 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
- 47 Please Download Your Exclusive Memories 请下载你的独家记忆 After her divorce, Teacher Tang meets Yu Jin, a superstar with terrible grades. Yu Jin has said thousands of sweet nothings, but even he gets timid around Teacher Tang. When love begins to stir, like a meteor crashing into Earth, where will it lead... Older woman/younger man #secret romance #celebrity and ordinary girl # Adult love #sweet and angsty 13Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 48 Beneath the Lantern, I Met the Bright Moon 伏灯遇皎月 (Marriage first, love later + winning her back + happy ending, a refined, aloof neurologist × a levelheaded, independent bank teller) Before meeting Shen Jinwei, Guan Qiaoyi spent every day wondering when she could quit her job. After meeting him, she was dazzled by his good looks and impulsively married him on the spot. “Hi. Let's get married.” After the wedding, her husband was gentle and considerate, emotionally steady, and there were no complicated in-law problems. Their married life was har 53Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 49 A Summer Fate with Chen 夏日陈缘 [Scrap Yard Owner vs. Police Chief] She was twenty-eight, and he was thirty-five. The first time they met, she accidentally hit his car. “Are you blind?!” “You’re the blind one. Open your eyes!” The next time they met, it was at a family-arranged blind date. “You?!” What a small world. Sparks flew, and they couldn’t stand the sight of each other. Later… Fortune turned, and the rest of their lives were sweet. 59Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 50 The Pain of Marrying Far from Home 远嫁之傷 In her previous life, Chen Meng met Li Yang while they were working away from home. She was a country girl who was still unmarried at twenty-five. As soon as she returned to her village, the gossipy women criticized her, while her parents pressured her to marry. So Chen Meng rushed into marriage with Li Yang, a man from another province. After the wedding, she couldn’t bear her husband’s blind devotion to his family, his brother and sister-in-law’s constant schemes, or her in-laws’ favoritism. C 97Reads6.6Score—14d adds
