Novels like Variety Shows: Even a Villainess Deserves to Be Loved
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Variety Shows: Even a Villainess Deserves to Be Loved, best match first.
- 101 Running Man: My Spoiled Little Sister Loves to Act Cute 奔跑吧：作精妹妹爱撒娇 [The new season of Keep Running is underway] Fussy heiress × cold celebrity, arranged marriage trope Su Qingnian had just been forced by her family into an arranged marriage. The very next day, she went to a nightclub and trashed Cai Xukun's party, claiming she was putting his family affairs in order. Watching the beauties in his arms get splashed in the face with drinks, President Cai was so furious his teeth ached. “We're not even married yet, and you're already trying to boss me around?” Su Q 565Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 102 This Is My Journey to the West: Anonymous Love 这是我的西游：匿名爱意 Yu Chi Zhiwan is a rising actress who has made a name for herself over the past two years. Her sudden popularity comes from the contrast: with a refined, demure face, she makes a point of doing embarrassing and hilarious things. Netizens have dubbed her the “new mute bride.” But in the recently aired show My Journey to the West, someone who would normally have started stirring up trouble ages ago was unusually quiet. 60Reads—Score714d adds
- 103 TNT: When the Stars Part and the Rain Scatters TNT星离雨散 A parallel story to My Senior Sister Spoils Me. You could say My Senior Sister Spoils Me is as sweet as sugarcane, while this one is all the leftover pulp. You promised to stay together forever, but four years ago you left without a word. When you came back, everything had changed, and a new girl had appeared by their sides. 262Reads—Score—14d adds
- 104 TNT: Welcome to Horror Entertainment TNT：欢迎来到惊悚娱乐 [TNT Three Main Characters + Infinite-Flow + Ensemble Cast + Eerie NPCs + Heartwarming Slice of Life] They were once the brightest stars onstage. But as the bells rang in their eighteenth birthdays, fate ruthlessly thrust them into another fantastical, bizarre world. There are no rehearsals here, and no way back. The dazzling starlight becomes a perilous maze in a strange world. Only nerve-racking trials and life-or-death struggles lie in wait. Coming of age at eighteen is never a song sung i 262Reads—Score11714d adds
- 105 TNT: A Ghost from the Start? Absolutely Crazy! TNT：开局成阿飘？彻底疯狂！ Their futures will shine brighter and brighter, and in the end they will walk side by side. This companionship that transcends “science” will turn every regret into a perfect ending. Youth never ends. Their story is still unfolding. 2025.10.7 50Reads—Score—14d adds
- 106 Every Time We Meet 每一次的遇见 [The Teens in Times and Their Partners] Every meeting is the best kind of fate! Liu Yaowen & Song Rou (Complete) Ma Jiaqi & Zhang Jiajia (Complete) Song Yaxuan & Tong Yuqi (Complete) Zhang Zhenyuan & Gu Qingqing (Ongoing) Ding Chengxin & Lu Ming (On Hiatus) Every story begins with a meeting! 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 107 TNT: Demon Hunting Club TNT：猎魔俱乐部 [ACE development / power progression / golden finger] // More complicated and vicious than demon souls is the human heart. // Jiang Yimo, a second-year high school student who thinks about making big money every day, witnesses an unbelievable demon-hunting scene and somehow ends up hired by a demon-hunting club. And her colleagues at the club... all seem to have their own special skills: The club’s gentle, all-around ACE and beloved big brother: Ding Chengxin A walking ATM who makes money from h 11Reads7.3Score114d adds
- 108 TNT: Let's Head for the Future Together! TNT：一起去未来吧！ What will happen when a mysterious young Mosuo woman meets seven little troublemakers? Qiyue is one of the heirs to the Mosuo tradition of moon worship. After something happened to her parents, she was raised by her people and learned many skills from the elders. With a face as beautiful as an immortal's and the finest dancing in the clan, she is chiefly responsible for the annual ritual dance. 2Reads—Score114d adds
- 109 Reborn in Nancheng 重生南城 Lin Nanzhi died on July 18, 2023, and was reborn on July 18, 2020. In this world, many people hurt others for their own gain. Now that she has come back to life, she will make everyone who hurt her pay! She won't let the tragedy happen again. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 110 Teens in Times: Together Forever 时代少年团永远在一起 My new work is out! You're welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll work hard to tell every story well! 43Reads—Score—14d adds
- 111 TNT: We’ll Always Be Here TNT：我们一直在 As a fan of TNT, Su Yunchu strictly follows the fan rules for the company’s 18th floor: “Admire your idols, but don’t try to become one,” and “Toilet, uncle, slippers, run, don’t look back.” But can someone tell her why Li Fei has such amazing stamina? He chased her for eight whole blocks in his slippers. Seriously? I already said I wasn’t going to become an entertainer! What do you mean, being an assistant is fine too? After being tricked into joining the company, Su Yunchu diligently follows t 508Reads—Score11114d adds
- 112 The Strange Tales Pavilion 异闻斋 No romance + mild horror + ensemble cast Main characters: Members of Teens in Times The Seven-Person Team: Seven people with unique supernatural abilities, brought together by Lin Zhengyang. Each has a different power, but the side effects have made life difficult for all of them. After recruiting the last member, Lin Zhengyang mysteriously disappears. Strange events begin to plague them after his disappearance, and every case points to the same mastermind. There’s more to their master’s disappe 136Reads—Score10214d adds
- 113 All-Star: The Attention-Seeker's Daily Life Raising a Child 全明星：显眼包的养崽日常 What happens when a celebrity’s pet becomes human? The scene-stealers have started raising kids. Everyday life is a chaotic mess. 147Reads—Score—14d adds
- 114 TNT He Junlin: Don't You Dare Remember Me TNT贺峻霖：你就不要想起我 A bashful, stubborn-mouthed girl × her outgoing, shameless childhood friend, now an idol. That's right. After all that inner turmoil, I still like you. He Junlin: “Lin Xiaohe, do you remember when we played a game as kids, and I insisted you say that line?” The girl played dumb. “Was there a line?” “There was. It was: ‘I love you.’” 147Reads—Score—14d adds
- 115 Keep Running: Big Brother Has the Softest Heart 奔跑吧：哥哥最心软了 A Running Man 1v1 romance focused on a single person. When Fan Chengcheng learns he’ll be on the same show as the person he’s dating, he’s thrilled. When his partner ignores him, Fan Chengcheng feels wronged. When they make up, Fan Chengcheng is over the moon. When they accidentally go public, Fan Chengcheng can’t stop the corners of his mouth from turning up. He’s so excited he spins around 360 degrees. 11Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 116 All-Star: Falling Head Over Heels for Her 全明星：为她怦然心动 National goddess Su Qingran’s journey back to the entertainment industry! During college, her stunning looks caught a director’s eye, and she was cast as the female lead in a campus idol drama. The drama made her a sensation across the country, and her striking appearance and role earned her the title of “Nation’s Campus Sweetheart.” She reached the peak as soon as she debuted. Acting offers poured in, and major entertainment companies came knocking to sign her... But just when everyone was eage 795Reads7.1Score10014d adds
- 117 Detective Adventure: Wifey Wants a Hug 萌探探探案：老婆儿要抱抱 The merman frontman turns into a clingy sweetheart, sticking to his little wife wherever she goes. Song Yaxuan: “Honey, are you an undercover agent?” Chen Youyou: “If I were, you’d be the first one I took out.” Song Yaxuan: “I knew my wife loved me most. Hug me!” Chen Youyou: “That’s enough!” Since you’re scared, I suppose I can make an exception and give you a hug. Clingy Song VS tsundere Chen What will happen between them? 292Reads—Score—14d adds
- 118 Me by the Conch Shell 我于海螺边 [Top-tier star] x [Ordinary female college student] Song Yaxuan x Zhou Yi (also featuring Zhang Zhenyuan x Jiang Ye) I looked up, and there he was. Song Yaxuan. He was a famous star, high above everyone else, shining brightly onstage. It seemed like he glowed wherever he went. They thought he was distant and mysterious, someone they could never get close to in a lifetime. I thought so too, until I reached out and touched him. He was right in front of me. He was just an ordinary person, too. He w 44Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 119 TNT: Tell Me! Which Brother Do You Love Most? TNT：快说！谁是你最爱的哥哥 [Everyone Dotes on Me + Reunion + TNT Family Vibes + Jealousy + Ex-Husband’s Redemption + Slow-Burn Romance] After hearing Lin Keke’s story, who wouldn’t want to live such a happy life at least once?! She trained with the second generation when she was little, then went abroad after her company treated her badly. When she returned, the boys from the original Corn Six had all become heartthrobs adored by millions! TNT: Why did I develop a few unusual feelings after that little kid came back? Neti 2.1kReads8.0Score17014d adds
- 120 TNT: I'm Definitely Not a Boy TNT:才不是男孩子 [Complete] Proceed with caution: very amateur writing / nurturing story Part One: Chapters 1–318 Shen Sinian was sent to Times Fengjun for a makeover after getting into a fight, where she was disguised as a boy. She only planned to keep up the act for a while before going home, but unexpectedly, she signed a contract and debuted. Meanwhile, the teammates she had always treated like brothers gradually started blushing around her, and things began to feel decidedly strange... “You’re both my salva 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 121 TNT: Beyond Mountains and Rivers TNT：绕过山川 Chapters 1–259: Around the Mountains, Season One Chapter 259 onward: Season Two is now updating Multiple worlds, ongoing Song Yaxuan’s world: After 34 loops, I killed the male lead Zhu Zhixin’s world: The God of Wind Really Became a God Multiple male leads: Falling for a villainess is my fate, and I know it Upcoming worlds, order undecided Featuring male leads from TNT and some members of the third generation Reborn, I Became the Savior Again Also known as: Just another run-of-the-mill quick tra 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 122 TNT: My Sugar Mommy Is Too Irresistible TNT：金主姐姐太迷人 Su Zixia returned from abroad and invested in Times Fengjun, becoming its biggest benefactor. With almost every member of TNT being an omega, all eight have no choice but to depend on Su Zixia. They become entangled with one another, with a touch of angst. Su Zixia: tequila-scented pheromones Ma Jiaqi: vanilla-scented pheromones Ding Chengxin: orange-scented pheromones Song Yaxuan: White Rabbit candy-scented pheromones Liu Yaowen: sunshine-scented pheromones Zhang Zhenyuan: mint-scented p 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 It's Only You 唯是你 The male lead is Ma Jiaqi, and the female lead is Su Qiqi. The story mainly follows how they meet, grow close, and fall in love, with stories about the other members woven in as well. This is primarily a fan fiction, so if it’s not your thing, please don’t leave hateful comments. 35Reads—Score114d adds
- 124 TNT: I Really Miss You So Much 【TNT之：我真的好挂念你】 On her way home from school, Su Wanwan’s low blood sugar acted up again. In a daze, she saw a very handsome boy save her… There she went, crushing on someone again. Now she was lying in a hospital bed. Just as she was finally feeling better, she saw that boy walking toward her… He looked so much like… Could he really be Song Yaxuan? … Ding: “Wanwan, come on! Your big brother made you dinner!” Ma: “Wanwan, want to watch Happy Planet with me?” Zhang: “Wanwan, if you have any biology questions you —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 All-Stars: The Bad Girl Who Won’t Date 全明星：渣女她不谈恋爱 [Female lead who grows over time + driven career woman + all-star cast + ironclad boundaries + pure 1v1 romance] After 2NE1 disbanded, she resolutely chose to pursue her career back home. When she ran into entertainment-industry newcomer Huang Jingyu at the airport, she never imagined the two of them would have anything to do with each other. By a twist of fate, he became the male lead in her very first drama. It felt as if they were destined to meet, and in the end, they met again at the top. H 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 126 The Romantic Trip of the Wife: The Xingyi Couple 妻子的浪漫旅行之兴艺夫妇 Yixing: Honey, I love you like a mouse loves rice. Ziyi: (still holding a stick) Tell me, what did you do this time? 406Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 127 Ma Jiaqi: Date Someone Who's Head Over Heels in Love 马嘉祺：恋爱就跟恋爱脑谈 Coming soon [Ding Chengxin: The Ultimate Pretty Vase in a Beloved Group Story. Watch the spoiled youngest daughter of an old-money family cleverly outwit the original heroine, whose advantages are stacked to the max!!] Synopsis: A sweetness warning: prepare your insulin! Everyone in this world should find the group they belong with. Let cats find cats, dogs find dogs, and people who like pain find people who like inflicting it. Lovesick Qiqi found lovesick Miqi. [Younger, fatherly, clingy sweeth 522Reads—Score—14d adds
- 128 What? I Somehow Became the Eighth Member of TNT 什么，我竟成了时代少年团第八番 Important: This story is entirely fictional and for entertainment only! Please don’t associate it with reality or the people involved! “After spending too long in the dark, even a ray of light feels cold when it shines in. But I have seven rays of light!” “She wanted to go out to a concert for the first time, but her empty wallet stopped her. Yet the next day, she somehow found herself in the boys’ practice room, officially recognized as the ‘eighth member.’ Surrounded by light and walking alon 266Reads—Score—14d adds
- 129 TNT: The Pooper Scooper at the Noble Academy TNT：在贵族学院当铲屎官 Blurb…./ I transmigrate into an old-school Mary Sue novel, "The Noble Young Masters of F7 Fall for Me", as a nameless background character: the animal keeper at Saint Fei'er Academy. The students here are all rich and powerful, and even their pets are worth millions. The original plot? Nothing to do with me. I just want to feed the pets quietly and make it safely to the end. Until one night under a full moon, I take shelter from the rain with a feverish Ragdoll cat in my arms. The little creatur 577Reads6.6Score10514d adds
- 130 TNT: Together Forever TNT：永远在一起 Top-tier star Nan Ning is hit by a car and killed. In the blink of an eye, the System takes her to another world, where she becomes the heiress of the Nan Group. And that’s when a group of young men enter Nan Ning’s life. (This may get a little exaggerated later on and might not be very realistic. Enter at your own risk.) —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 131 TNT Transmigrates to Ancient Times and Becomes a Beloved Wife TNT穿到古代当娇妻 An unlucky medical student accidentally travels back to ancient times. When she wakes up, she finds seven handsome guys fussing over her. How terrifying (not really). So what should she do? Help them make money, grow rich, and eat, play, and have fun. What, have a son? Do you think I’m a baby-making machine? No way. The members of Teens in Times are all mine. Hand them over! No plagiarism, no copying ideas. Absolutely not. No means no. Being happy is what matters most. 3Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 132 Until We Meet Again, No Promises 后会，无期， On the surface, Wang Sulong is a Kuomintang officer. In reality, he is a Communist Party agent. Su Pu is Shanghai's most celebrated songstress. One is a drifting soul who has seen through the glamour of the world, the other a young warlord general burdened with a mission. From testing one another to keeping their promises, they ultimately entrust each other with their lives. Amid the historical upheaval of 1949, when the two sides of the Taiwan Strait were cut off from each other, they play out 31Reads—Score—14d adds
- 133 Help! I Woke Up as Song Yaxuan! 救命！一觉醒来我变成宋亚轩了 [Limited-time body-swap experience with a top boy band member] [For fans of TNT, told from Song Yaxuan’s perspective, no romance between the leads] [Plenty of everyday moments, showing the two-way affection between the group and their fans] When Lin Xiaohe woke up, six male celebrities were lying beside her. She was wearing Song Yaxuan’s pajamas, using Song Yaxuan’s hands, and speaking in Song Yaxuan’s voice. Damn. She’d switched bodies with Song Yaxuan of TNT. Even more absurdly, the real Song 877Reads8.5Score12514d adds
- 134 Jackson Yee: His Secret Wife Is the Apple of His Eye 易烊千玺：隐婚娇妻心尖宠 One day, in some year, a trending search suddenly appeared online: “Top star Yi Yangqianxi announces his marriage” It was the day millions of Qianhes had their hearts broken... They had all imagined that one day, the boy they loved might suddenly announce he was dating someone. They never expected to find themselves waiting for their idol to announce his marriage instead... After Xia Weian got together with Yi Yangqianxi, he promised to cherish her with all his heart... And it seemed he really 348Reads—Score—14d adds
- 135 Earth Is So Fresh: You and the Evening Breeze 地球超新鲜之晚风宇你 Sweet romance and comedy. Please don't read if it's not your thing. Newlyweds Su Wanyi and Liu Yuning are invited to join a show called Earth, So Fresh! Gong Jun: Every day, I'm out there getting showered with their affection. Wang Yuwen: I feel full the moment I wake up every morning. Chen Xingxu: Help, I can't eat another bite. Chen He: You two are laying it on a little too thick. Sun Honglei: I honestly don't know what to say. Li Naiwen: Are all young people like this nowadays? What stories w 417Reads—Score11114d adds
- 136 Across Mountains and Seas to Find You: Tian Jiarui Joins a Dating Show 跨越山海找到你，田嘉瑞上恋综 Main characters: Tian Jiarui, Guan Xing, Gong Yuanzhi A story about Tian Jiarui, Liu Yuning, Wei Daxun, and Luo Yunxi appearing on a dating variety show. Painter Guan Xing transmigrates into the world of The Gate. But she has only watched the first ten episodes. To save Gong Yuanzhi, she changes the course of the plot several times. Though she saves the Gate from Wufeng, who could have guessed that the final Boss would be... Guan Xing is gravely wounded and beyond saving. Gong Yuanzhi faints fro 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 137 Ma Jiaqi: Reunited in the Summer I Fell in Love with You 马嘉祺：重遇致爱上你的那年夏天 The world is small. We were the ones who brought about our meeting that summer. Jiang Li and Ma Jiaqi were destined for each other. They said things they didn’t mean, while their hearts had already begun to weep. “How would you agree to get back together with me?” “I don’t want to.” They longed to fly freely like birds in the sky and swim unhindered like fish in the sea. Their souls were perfectly in sync, leaving no room for anyone else. The moment I lost you, it felt as though my body had lost 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 138 Zhang Zhenyuan, the Idol Big Brother Who Spoils His Little Sister 【张真源偶像哥哥是妹控】 Because of a change in her parents’ work, Nuannuan is temporarily placed in Zhang Zhenyuan’s care. She follows him as he experiences practice, work, and everyday life. Zhang Zhenyuan is also invited to join a sibling-observation reality show called A Brother’s Wonderful Journey. 58Reads—Score—14d adds
- 139 The Choice You Think You’re Making 你认为的选择 If I had the chance to choose again, I would start over without hesitation. Even if I lost my memories, I would never give up again. Worldbuilding: Original characters and out-of-character portrayals ahead. Quite a while has passed, so many of the details are different. But everyone in the story uses aliases, not their real names. I think you should be able to guess who’s who. Also, this world is pretty expansive. One more thing to emphasize: this book isn’t very long, just like my first one. We 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 140 TNT: I Have Seven Exes TNT：我的前任有七个 Just as Mu Qianxin finally finished flirting with seven men and decided to kick back and do nothing, she was forced back into action. The men she'd thought she'd never see again had all become her exes... Mu Qianxin: “Little Qiqi~ I was just worried you wouldn't want to be my ‘kept man.’ I didn't want you to feel neglected...” A certain Qi: “...So you dumped me and found another man, and now I'm supposed to thank you!” Ever since the heir to the Ding Group got dumped, he'd been partying nonstop. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 141 TNT: Qi Qing Wan TNT之祺清晚 Both Ma Jiaqi and the female lead are top stars in the entertainment industry, equally matched and meeting at the top. They first met in a hot pot restaurant. The next time they met, they were at the same company. A little angst, lots of sweetness. There's a System in this story, but it doesn't appear often. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 142 TNT: The Seven Fairies Have a Wonderful Time TNT欢天喜地七仙女 [This book was successfully signed on March 11, 2024! I'm a beginner writer, so please be kind.] Also known as: TNT: My Wife Is a Fairy. A one-to-seven romance, with all seven as male leads. Qing'er is the fifth princess of the Immortal Realm and its most beautiful woman. One day, she descends to the mortal world in her sixth sister's place to summon their seventh sister back to Heaven. She loses control and falls from the sky. Qing'er: “Make way, make way!” “Good thing I didn't ruin my face, or 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 143 TNT: It's All the System's Fault! TNT：都是系统惹的祸！ ❤️ If you like this, remember to like, follow, and save it! 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 144 TNT: Time Reversal TNT：时重 [Signed and updating] In her previous life, she was a maid serving the God of Love, but luck was never on her side, and she never got to tie a red thread. In this life, under the name Xu Yuan, she wins the God of Love’s favor and is given seven red threads. She is supposed to choose one of the seven loves she experiences over seven lifetimes and spend the rest of her life with that person. But the God of Love accidentally ties the red threads into an unbreakable knot, turning seven lifetimes int —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 TNT: You Won't Escape Tonight TNT：今夜你逃不掉了 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 4Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 146 Times Fengjun: Big Sis Is Here to Take Over Culture Co., Ltd. 时代峰峻：姐来贯穿文化有限公司 [Still no CP. A wealthy, beautiful, and warm-hearted female lead x Teens in Times] Time Fengjun! Your big sister Lu Mu is here, with money, connections, talent, and good looks!!! Lu Mu’s connection with Time Fengjun began when she went to America to visit a friend. She met the first generation of the group, and from that moment, the gears of fate began to turn... When Lu Mu happened to meet the second generation, famous for their strong family-like bond that won them a huge number of group fans, 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 147 TNT: I Rented a Girlfriend TNT：租了一个女朋友 In 2086, the times were advancing at breakneck speed, and the world was changing in the blink of an eye. As technology rapidly advanced, human potential was continually being explored to help people adapt to the new society. Robotics gradually matured, while our values and worldviews were being reshaped, and society became ever more accepting… Ke Zhizhi, a destitute college student. By a stroke of luck, she learned about an unusual, highly lucrative part-time job through her roommate… 4Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 148 TNT: Beyond the Thorns Lies Warm Sunshine TNT：荆棘过后是暖阳 2025.9.27 Beneath the concert spotlights, Su Yuning thought she was living out the perfect fan moment. But when an obsessive pursuer forcibly confessed to her and grabbed at her, she fled in panic from the audience seats and stumbled backstage, crashing into the rest room of Teens in Times. Amid the confusion and panic, they promptly called security and gave her something to cover herself with. They became the first light to shine through her terrifying ordeal. Afterward, she quit her old job an 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 149 The Era Boys: Five Love Stories 时代少年团五对情女 The Shidai Boys' trip Couples: Ma Jiaqi and Meng Wan, Ding Chengxin and Luo Rou, Song Yaxuan and Tian Qi, Zhang Zhenyuan and Le Wei, He Junlin and Jing Yun Other characters: Liu Yaowen and Yan Haoxiang They travel to places such as Fuzhou. The story also has bonus chapters. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 150 Together Again: Part Two 我们在一起第二部 Love is in your arms, happiness in your smile. As long as we’re together, even mountains and seas become an easy road. I love you. You are the brightest light in my life, the most dazzling presence in all my years! I’ve never forgotten how your embrace in the storm gave me the strength to rise from the ashes, or the certainty in the darkness as I took your hand! We’ll be together for all eternity! You are the only thing I hope for in this life and the next! 323Reads9.3Score—14d adds
