Novels like Where the Dream First Awoke
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- 1 Narcotics: The Dark River 缉毒：暗河 The case from 7/12 five years ago has always been a mystery. Cheng Ran will take everyone through the investigation from a different perspective. Come read my work on Tomato Novel, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Operation Clean Sweep 净边行动 In 2020, the Ministry of Public Security launched a new large-scale border-clearing campaign, with the southwest as its main battleground. For anti-drug police, every day is a knife-edge ordeal. Ye Bing, a senior undercover agent with the provincial department, used the code name Wildfire. He lay low in the shadows for years, helping the police bring down a major armed drug manufacturing and smuggling ring. After half a lifetime away, he returned only to face criticism, with nowhere to call home 110Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 3 Leave Our Love in Xinan 将爱留在溪南 Chen Wan is thirty-two, unmarried, and a nurse at Jiangcheng City Hospital. When it was time to sign a contract renewal, she chose to resign and take a break, traveling to Xinan. There she met Xu Mo, a tea merchant from Xinan. Xu Mo, thirty-five, is a veteran. After leaving the army at thirty, he returned to his hometown and leased a tea plantation in Hong County. While expanding his business and visiting clients, he crossed paths with Chen Wan. Xu Mo has another identity, too. After taking part 1.1kReads6.8Score14414d adds
- 4 I Came for You 我，是为你而来 [Military romance + sweet romance + mutual devotion] Also known as: The highly efficient soldier travels a thousand miles to win over his IT engineer wife! By chance, Wen Tao met Xin Mu. One drunken night, Wen Tao made up his mind: he would travel a thousand miles to meet the online woman he loved in person. No time to waste. Finding a wife came first! They confirmed their relationship the first time they met. The second time, he promised to marry her by the time she turned twenty-five and warn 27Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 5 Officer Lin’s Unforgettable Love 林警官的念念不忘 [Cool, composed ER doctor × frank, straightforward captain of the criminal police] [The male lead pursues her head-on; the female lead falls for him step by step] Every coincidence of his is a confession he has been planning for a long time. Lin Yue first noticed Qi An at university. She was calm and professional when saving someone by the roadside. Yet when she coldly turned down a confession at a café, her ears turned red, and she quietly told her friend, “I’m really not good at this...” To hi 30Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 6 Silent Dawn 寂静曙光 A resilient, long-suffering orphan girl + an upright, kind undercover agent + mystery + revenge A border town, where storms conceal old sorrows. Su Yutong has never been willing to believe that her father, who devoted his life to saving the sick and injured, would sink so low as to become addicted to drugs. Carrying her deep-seated convictions and unanswered questions, Su Yutong returns to her hometown in Luogu Town, Yunnan, on the China-Myanmar border, where the gentle memories of her childhood 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Return to Tiger Mountain 再向虎山行 Badge number 050655, sealed away... 050655, reactivated! 050655, sealed away forever! A simple string of numbers, passed down through two generations of fallen heroes, finally reaches its end on this day. But the fight against drugs goes on without end! May the world be free of drugs! Some parts of this book are based on real events, while others are entirely fictional. This book is dedicated to the anti-drug police officers who shoulder their burdens and press forward through the darkness. 46Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 I Once Promised You Forever 曾许余生 [Tough, tenacious undercover narcotics cop × obsessive, devoted, domineering CEO] Content warning: Torturous romance, love and hate intertwined, both leads are sexually inexperienced, and the story contains fictional elements. Please don’t take it too seriously. Three years ago, Tan Youning went undercover for the police. She deliberately approached Huo Yuanshen, her classmate at the police academy, made him fall deeply in love with her, and used the opportunity to gather evidence of the Huo fam 1.3kReads8.1Score11114d adds
- 9 Oath Beneath the Poison Web: A Policewoman’s Undercover Mission 毒网下的誓言：女警的卧底使命 Oaths Beneath the Drug Network: A Policewoman’s Undercover Mission 126Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Poison Slayer 屠毒 The latest full-length novel about drug enforcement. Drug use, drug trafficking, drug manufacturing, and anti-drug operations bring the life of the underworld to vivid life, as good and evil clash. A life full of twists and turns faces its final judgment. Power, money, and status; family, friendship, and justice. The story is full of suspense and thrilling twists. Its aim is to restore peace to the world. Treasure life and stay away from drugs. 67Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 The Police Officer's Beloved Wife 警察的娇妻 [Gorgeous leads + both inexperienced in love] [Handsome, cool-headed police officer VS 21-year-old beauty queen and doctoral student with no romantic experience] The two of them should never have crossed paths, but a conspiracy brings them together. When they first meet, Huang Xu says, “Bro, beautiful women really are impossible to marry.” Cao Yankun replies, “Why tell me? It’s not like I’m going to marry her.” Through a series of twists and turns, they’re rushed into an engagement. “Big b 808Reads6.2Score12014d adds
- 12 All Those Days I Secretly Loved You 暗恋你的那些天 Xu Yun has had a crush on Gu Ciyun ever since high school. But Gu Ciyun loses a game of Truth or Dare... and the dare he gets is to date a girl for a month without letting her know why. In the end, Xu Yun finds out that Gu Ciyun only got together with her because he lost the game. Heartbroken, she leaves... But over the course of that month, Gu Ciyun has unknowingly fallen for Xu Yun. After Xu Yun learns that Gu Ciyun was playing her, she breaks up with him... Later, they both start working, mee 53Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 13 A Little Sweetheart at the Criminal Investigation Captain’s Home 刑警队长家有个小可爱 [A sunny, upright police captain × a sweet, adorable heiress] [A healing romance where he saves her, with a devoted couple and a straightforward heroine] The heroine suffers from depression and skin hunger in the early part of the story. When she is about to take her own life, the hero saves her. Because of her family and childhood experiences, she feels insecure and is emotionally sensitive. The hero is like a ray of light in her life, pulling her back from the brink of death and gradually help 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Ambition Beneath the Stars 野望星空 [Undercover mission / two powerful leads / revenge / redemption / male lead has no sexual history, female lead does] To get close to a drug lord, the stunning policewoman Ye Wan deliberately poses as a flirtatious beauty at a nightlife venue. The undercover operation proceeds as planned... Chao Ye gazes into Ye Wan’s captivating, peach-blossom eyes. “Have you made up your mind? Ye Wan, are you coming with me?” Ye Wan’s lingering voice reaches his ears. “The sweetest words I’ve ever heard are...” 74Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Tales Buried by Time 岁月尘封的往事 Late at night, snow fell thick and fast. Lu Yuan helped Xu Nian out of the KTV, both of them covered in snowflakes. Xu Nian raised her head and gazed at Lu Yuan, murmuring softly, “Did you ever like me back then?” Lu Yuan’s heart jolted. He looked at Xu Nian, a complex emotion flickering in his eyes. Memories surged back like a tide, taking him to their youth, years ago. Lu Yuan and Xu Nian had met at school and fallen for each other. But fate led them down different paths. Now, faced with Xu Ni 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 The Anti-Drug Police Officer 缉毒警察 A story about the contributions anti-narcotics police make to keep our lives peaceful, and the hardships faced by an undercover agent. After spending two years undercover, an older brother is exposed and dies in the line of duty. His younger brother takes up his codename and completes the mission he left unfinished. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 The Captain's Sweet Wife Is No Delicate Flower 队长的娇妻不娇气 After Song Jiayi got her wish and joined the fire department’s logistics team, she and the other young women became the center of attention for the men in the unit. Captain: Song Jiayi, the team is having dinner together tonight. Song Jiayi: Captain, my mom says I have to be home by eight. Captain: Song Jiayi, you’re on duty this Sunday. Captain: Song Jiayi... “Jiayi, does the captain like you?” “Jiayi, do you have a boyfriend?” Her best friend said, “She’ll never find a boyfriend. Her b 252Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 18 He Walked Through the Mortal World 他从人间走过 [Military romance with angst] [Love at first sight] [Reunion after a long separation] A gentle yet proud special forces soldier × a kind and genuine schoolteacher When she was fifteen, a girl met a boy. He was like fine jade, warm and translucent, and he lived in her heart for years. Their schooldays passed in the blink of an eye. She thought they would never meet again, until a crisis in a foreign land laid bare the hearts they had hidden for so long. Like a hand, fate pushed them toward a rava 7Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 19 Black-and-White Showdown 黑白对决 Synopsis: During a large-scale joint operation to make arrests, Chen Jing was seriously injured in the line of duty. She was lucky to survive, but her memory was damaged, so she went home to recuperate... Qin Yuan, one of the targets, managed to escape through careful planning. At the last moment, Chen Jing shot him, nearly killing him. He secretly kept watch on her, waiting for a chance to retaliate. Then, one day, he finally managed to abduct her and take her overseas... 2Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 20 Narcotics Enforcement 缉毒 A simple transaction leads to a major drug deal. As long as drugs remain unchecked, the people will never know peace. 63Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Born Before Dawn 生于黎明前 Crime thriller Wang Yi never imagined she would be drawn into a vast darkness. Those she trusted and those she didn't, those she loved and those who loved her, were all quietly slipping away from her. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 She Is the Apple of His Eye 她是掌中宝 A reunion after years apart, with both of them choosing each other. A sweet, devoted one-on-one romance. A gentle, well-behaved young teacher and a serious, no-nonsense squad leader Xu Sui'an and Zhao Huaizhi both said they wanted to attend police academy. Eight years later, Zhao Huaizhi is deputy captain of the narcotics squad, while Xu Sui'an has ended up in an interrogation room at the Public Security Bureau. Zhao Huaizhi is stunned. He grabs the young woman's wrist and says in front of ever 2Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 23 Badge Number 1158: Permanently Retired 警号1158永久封存 Police Badge No. 1158: Permanently Decommissioned 40Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Captive: The Mad Beast Grips Her Waist and Kisses Her 囚她：疯批暴徒掐腰吻 (Completed) [Coercive love + Southeast Asia + domineering possession + intense push and pull + international romance] While searching for her father, Meng Zhao becomes a commodity in a foreign land. Just as she falls into despair, a man appears. He is highborn, ruthless, and in control of everything. She tries to escape and struggles again and again, but the man toys with her as if she were in the palm of his hand. They cling to each other in passion. He punishes her, and he saves her. But just 10.5kReads8.7Score1.5k14d adds
- 25 A Gangster? No, I'm an Undercover Agent! 黑社会？是卧底好吧！ [No transmigration + Not reborn + No System + No golden finger] [Modern setting + Crime + Anti-drug operations] Li Han lost both his parents. At the age of ten, he was taken in by his master. After his master died of illness, Li Han became his martial uncle’s informant, setting out on a path of no return. He started out as a waiter, gradually rising to become a key figure in a drug trafficking organization. Along the way, he witnessed loyalty, sacrifice, and brotherhood, while also enduring betr 661Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 26 Into His Embrace 入怀中 The first time she met him, she boldly and openly showed how smitten she was, making no effort to hide her feelings. This is the love story of Huo Tan, a cold, ruthless captain of the criminal police, and Xu Tong, a beautiful, ordinary newspaper reporter brave enough to pursue love. When they first met, he rescued her from a group of thugs after she’d drunk herself silly. Huo Tan carried her in his arms, finding her pale, smooth skin almost too hot to touch. But the woman in his arms clung to hi 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Winter Solstice 冬至 Winter Solstice 95Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Imprisoned by Love: The Mad Mogul’s Cherished One 囚爱：疯批大佬的掌心宠 Don’t read this old cringe. I wrote it before my writing matured. Check out my other works instead. Southeast Asia’s top thug VS an innocent young woman! The male lead is genuinely bad [Both leads are inexperienced!] [Coercive romance] [The powerful one bows his head] On her way home from school, Lin Manman was abducted by two masked men! As soon as she got into the car, a pair of cold, penetrating eyes turned toward her. Lu Jin wielded immense power. He used the threat of harming her brother to 1.2kReads6.5Score10014d adds
- 29 Undercover Policewoman: Boss, Please Let Me Go 卧底警花：BOSS，求放过 A chance encounter at an auction brings two people together again after years apart. Gu Younian spends five million dollars to buy Lu Xi, determined to make everyone who ever touched Lu Xi regret it. 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 The Sun and Moon Can Be Crossed 日月可逾 [Second Chance Romance] [Surgeon Who Climbed Out of the Swamp of Inferiority VS. Devoted, Flirtatious Special Police Officer] At sixteen, Chu Xiyue met the sunlight that burst into her dark attic. At seventeen, Li Yang was an outstanding student, lively and handsome, and the young master of the Li Group. He was undoubtedly the brightest star at Ningjiang High School. His concern and companionship when she was hurt, his hand in hers as he comforted her after nightmares, and his confession beneath 75Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 31 Back from Undercover, I Was Born to Be a Cop 卧底归来，我天生就是当警察的料 [Crime investigation + dual female leads + ensemble cast + mutual salvation + two equally strong leads] Sheng Xiasheng spent three years undercover in the Golden Triangle, alone. The final operation to close the net went awry, and the police suffered devastating losses. She returned home covered in scars at the age of twenty-seven. Post-traumatic stress disorder meant she could never again be the vibrant young woman she once was. But the codename “Siren” would remain forever, a symbol of her res 54Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Reunited with My Secret Crush at the Military Hospital After Three Years of No Contact 断联三年后跟暗恋哥重逢在军医院 Adorable young doctor ✖️ tender-hearted soldier Love grows over time, a second chance after heartbreak, two people choosing each other, ensemble cast, happy ending Read this novel and pick up some medical knowledge painlessly! Sheng Chunsui always remembered her mentor's advice: Empathy is a doctor's greatest taboo. That is, until she reunited at the military hospital with Lu An, the man she had secretly loved for two years before losing contact with him for three. He was a soldier. She was an 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Stars Shine Before Dawn 破晓之前繁星闪 [Deadly pursuit + human trafficking + secret identities + suspense + undercover work + mutual redemption + two equally powerful leads + emotional push and pull + strong female lead] Shao Yiming: You’re a reporter covering human trafficking, and you actually got kidnapped by traffickers? How can you still call yourself a journalist? Ming Jun: You’re a police officer, yet you’re always dreaming about being kidnapped. How are you supposed to catch them? He: Bullets and blades don’t care who they 123Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 34 Black and White Zone 黑白禁区 This book is dedicated to promoting patriotism and nation-building in our country and Party, showcasing the spirit of our soldiers and police officers, and revealing the little-known side of military life and the immense psychological pressure they endure. When a drug enforcement officer’s deepest wounds are struck again and again, and his loved ones and brothers are repeatedly hurt and destroyed, he snaps. He charges headlong into a forbidden zone where black and white can no longer be told apa 368Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 35 Tender Leaves 叶袅 [A gentle yet resilient top undercover agent × a refined, dignified final villain] [Female undercover agent, realistic story rather than wish fulfillment, intense romantic push and pull, gradual surrender] One undercover mission uncovers the evil hidden deep beneath the surface. Su Jue thought he could control everything, but gradually fell for Ye Niao's soft, tender words. Listening to her intimate whispers and gazing into her loving eyes, Su Jue, who had never known what it meant to fall in lo 19Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 36 The Undercover War King 卧底兵王 “Are undercover agents really this popular now? Everyone's fighting over me. Should I keep a low profile? But my abilities won't let me!” Shen Feng, a special forces king, goes undercover among drug traffickers. Several kingpin bosses compete to bring him onto their side. Fine, I'll take them on one by one. Just wait until I get around to dealing with each of you. Shen Feng's undercover mission begins in earnest. 433Reads7.1Score10314d adds
- 37 Nowhere to Run! My Enemy's Unhinged Younger Brother Falls for Me 插翅难逃！仇人的疯批弟弟爱上我 [Modern Romance + Wealthy CEO + Sweet Romance + Forced Marriage and Ruthless Pursuit + Powerful Leads + Unhinged + Cunning + Both Leads Devoted + Happy Ending] [Cunning, Clumsy Beauty × “Unhinged” Mysterious Undercover Agent] The biggest regret of Su You'en's life was taking one extra look at Bai Gang's richest man, Gu Yunqi, at her best friend's wedding. That suited-up devil abducted the bride in front of everyone, then shoved Su You'en, the maid of honor, into an exploding car! When she opened —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 After a Blind Date with Lovesick Officer Song, He Kissed Me Until I Cried 和恋爱脑宋警官相亲后，被亲哭了 [Gentle, well-behaved office worker x aloof, calculating criminal investigation captain] [Sweet romance + Both inexperienced + Happy ending] Before she turned twenty-seven, Wen Xi had only seen Song Ye three times. The first time, she was five and he was eight. She went with her parents to visit someone who was ill. The second time, she was fourteen and he was seventeen. At her father’s funeral. The third time, she was twenty-seven and he was thirty. She nearly became a victim of a crime and wen 1.2kReads7.0Score18814d adds
- 39 A Second Military Marriage 二次军婚 Army-couple romance: putting on a show of affection in front of others, then bickering and undermining each other in private. Their contrasting personalities spark plenty of fun. Because of their elders’ “dying wish,” Lu Chen and Tang Xin sign a three-year contract marriage. Though they keep their divorce a secret, they still have to play the loving couple in front of their families. In private, however, they agree not to interfere in each other’s lives. They put on a show of affection around th 212Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 40 A Guilty Heart 心有罪 [Powerhouse + mutual salvation + secret identity + suspense + undercover agent] When they first met, she was a captive in a gang’s hands, a body meant to be harvested for organs at any moment. He was a heartless, cold-blooded lackey of the gang. She offered her body in exchange for help, begging him to save her. He coldly pushed her away. But from the moment he did, the scales of fate began to tip in her favor. She went from being a body marked for organ harvesting to the gang boss’s biological 54Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Undercover 卧底 Undercover narcotics officer vs. kidnapped college student Rugged, roguish man x pretty, sweet girl Everyone thought the story began when Xia Mo was forced to stay by Zhou Jinyao's side as leverage, and Zhou Jinyao had no choice but to accept in order to gain their trust. Over time, the unfortunate Xia Mo fell for the tenderness and attentive care Zhou Jinyao gave her. Zhou Jinyao, too, began to fall for this girl who seemed fragile but was actually strong. But the truth is, their story really b 397Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 42 She’s Too Sweet, and the Captain’s Heart Won’t Behave 她太甜，队长心跳不听话 Criminal investigation | Love at first sight | Both devoted to each other vs. first love | Healing and redemption | Sweet everyday romance Ye Lingxia never imagined that when her company was swindled, the first person she would meet would not be a lawyer, but Cheng Lie, a financial crimes detective who radiated icy menace. He suspects she is the mastermind. She thinks he is deliberately giving her a hard time. Sparks fly the moment they meet. But as the investigation deepens, he realizes she was 114Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 A Warm Summer in the Countryside 阡陌暖夏 [Firefighter × nurse] [Cozy, love at first sight, sweet romance, a simple and peaceful life] A firefighter came to the medical college today to teach the students about fire safety. Gu Ruoyun took one look at the firefighter on stage and realized he was exactly her type. As he was leaving, she chased after him to ask for his WeChat, but he turned her down. They met again at a restaurant, where she also met his parents. And after that… [I'm terrible at writing blurbs, so please head straight to 623Reads—Score10814d adds
- 44 Flames: My Military Boyfriend Is So Warm 火焰：军系男友好暖 He is a mature, levelheaded Rocket Force officer, and she is a strong, outgoing, sensible young woman. He has had a secret crush on her for years, but she has no idea. By chance, they unexpectedly meet again. She falls for him at first sight, but he keeps showing up so often that she mistakes him for a scammer. After plenty of twists and turns, they finally get together. His fatherly, brotherly patience and tenderness help her gradually let go of her carefully guarded strength and become a bette 5Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 45 The Road Home, Waiting for the Wind 归途，等风来 A mirror of the northern lands. When they first met, she was a doctor beneath a parasol tree, fighting evil and helping the good, while he was a special forces soldier on the brink of death. When they met again, she was trapped in a tiger's den, terrified and helpless. He was like a ray of warm sunshine, illuminating the thick fog that surrounded her in the darkness. 102Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 46 What You Forgot That Year, Do You Remember Now? 那一年你忘记的，如今又是否记起 Also known as You Are the Deep Love Buried in My Mind. Modern military romance + running away while pregnant + domineering CEO Qin Wanyu is a member of the Thunder Special Forces, codename Thunder Nine. While confronting a drug lord from Myanmar, one of her comrades is accidentally poisoned by a snake bite while saving her. The venom, called Red Charm, was used by Miaojiang Gu masters in ancient Yunguo as bait to raise love Gu. Just one drop of this venom is enough to rob an adult man of his 54Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Fog and Rain Over the City 全城雾雨 [Stoic anti-narcotics cop older brother Yu Dong x gentle counselor Chen Yuan'an x unhinged caged-bird younger brother Zhou Zishu] #Daddy-type #Salvation #ReunionAfterYearsApart #ProtectiveCare #Angst #Imprisonment #BrothersLoveTriangle #ShortStory #CompleteAt91Chapters Anti-narcotics cop Yu Dong causes Zhou Zishu to “lose his life” in an accident. For the next seven years, Yu Dong lives in his brother’s place. His psychological trauma leaves him unable to continue working. Then, in a burning bui 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 The White Moonlight I Could Never Touch 触摸不到的白月光 When we were young, it all began with the simplest letters. Chocolate was the star of every love confession. Because it came from you, I fell in love with chocolate. After more than a decade by your side, when I finally found the courage to come to you, the chocolate in my hand no longer seemed to be the star of the confession. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 The Adorable Policewoman and Her Cool-Headed Captain 萌萌警花与她的高冷队长 A cool, handsome criminal-investigation captain and an adorable, sweet rookie policewoman. Sun Ruixi was born into a family of martial artists and learned boxing, sanda, and taekwondo from a young age. She's a formidable fighter, but with her cute face, she's basically a little bundle of sweetness. Her dream since childhood has been to become a detective, and now she's working toward it… Wang Yichao, the cool, handsome captain of the criminal-investigation team, believes that a little sweethe 789Reads6.9Score10414d adds
- 50 The Police Hunk Gets a Kiss from a Fairy 警草仙女咚 The entire first action team of the Yan City Criminal Investigation Unit was wiped out during an operation. When Chi Dongxu arrived in Yan City, he was met with a thrown-together team of bumbling rookies, a chaotic mess of a situation, and an order from above: solve the case or disband the unit. He had come to investigate the first team leader's death. His first task was to find the negotiator, Ruan Xilin, the first team's only survivor. He was willing to brave fire and water for his brothers. I 107Reads9.2Score—14d adds
