Novels like Summer and Fate
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Summer and Fate, best match first.
- 101 Run! Your Blind Date Is from Chaoshan 快跑，相亲对象是潮汕人 Period novel / realistic fiction / ensemble cast The actual story is the opposite of what the title suggests. The heroine, Yang Biyao, eventually feels fortunate to have chosen the responsible male lead, Cai Zekun, who puts his family first. Synopsis: Through a friend’s introduction, Yang Biyao goes on a blind date with a man from Chaoshan. Her life then unfolds through negotiating the bride price, moving far from home after marriage, holding a wedding banquet, helping her husband inherit the fa 571Reads8.1Score10514d adds
- 102 Beyond the Walls, Where Do We Go? 围墙之外，何去何从 [No fixed couples, and readers with strong moral qualms should stay away! This novel loves pairing people in unexpected ways, and the ex-husband eventually becomes the son-in-law!] [All kinds of tangled relationships, mutual scheming, love and hate, but in the end everyone gets a happy ending!] [Everyone’s status gets reshuffled, and each person finds their own path to happiness! Hahaha~~] She watches her husband give her the green hat, then returns the favor in kind. Life is this thrilling, and 31Reads—Score—14d adds
- 103 The Door to Vault Three 三号库的门 The Door to Storage Room Three 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 104 Little Seedling Beneath the Shade 树荫下的小禾苗 Miao Yihe loses part of her memory in a car accident, including memories of her high school deskmate, who always looked out for her. But the connection between two people never really goes away. After all the twists and turns, they meet again. Lin Mingyue says he's the shade beneath a vast forest; Miao Yihe says she's a little seedling striving to grow. It was all meant to be. Lin Mingyue cherishes his little seedling, and she loves and supports herself too. They don't ask for much: a cozy littl 164Reads9.4Score—14d adds
- 105 Snow in Winter, Flowers in Spring 冬有雪，春有花 When Nan Xiu was fourteen, her father told her, “Be good, don't cry. Smile. When you do, you look like a little fairy from another world.” When she was twenty, her older brother told her, “Be good, don't cry. Find a good man. He'll take good care of you.” At twenty-two, Nan Xiu rode her little electric scooter back and forth between school and her mentor's shop, smiling sweetly as she called out, “Old Liu, I've finished today's tasks!” At twenty-four, Song Shimo told Nan Xiu, “I'll love you for 120Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 106 Who Is the Murderer? 谁是谋杀者 A body is discovered in an abandoned chemical plant in Jiangcheng. At the same time, Lin Beiqiao is searching day and night for her missing brother, Lin Beican. Is the body her brother's? Follow Officer Song Zhen's investigation as it uncovers the truth about a troubled family, layer by layer. 249Reads—Score—14d adds
- 107 Ten Years After Our No-Frills Wedding 裸婚10年后 For ten years of marriage, Qin Xiaoxiao has been working toward buying a home and putting down roots. She and her husband scrimped and saved until they had 100,000 yuan, hoping to buy a secondhand house. Then her father-in-law fell seriously ill, and the medical bills wiped out every last penny. Their home-buying plans fell through, their hopes were crushed, and conflicts between the couple and between daughter-in-law and mother-in-law grew more frequent. She was desperate and full of regret. Bu 504Reads8.9Score10114d adds
- 108 Clear-Eyed in the Mortal World: I Pretend to Be Mediocre in the Cubicle 人间清醒：我在格子间装平庸 Ouyang Bei was a graduate of a prestigious university, yet he was content to work as a sales representative at a company. He seemed to lack ambition, but few people understood his world. The trials of society can slowly strip the innocence from a green young man. Beneath an appearance of maturity, loneliness begins... Perhaps you will find a reflection of yourself here. 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 109 The Fake Live-In Son-in-Law 挂名赘婿 Tian Yougen, the 17th-generation heir to the Tian family’s traditional Chinese medicine lineage, has been bright and quick-witted since childhood, yet rebellious by nature. First he gives up medicine to pursue literature, then falls out with his future in-laws over marrying into their family. Proud and haughty, he has only his exceptional medical skills to rely on. With those skills in hand, he travels the world, healing the sick without seeking fame, asking only to keep a benevolent heart and a 795Reads7.3Score10114d adds
- 110 A Comeback: The Most Thrilling Lives Belong to Those Who Never Give Up! 逆袭，不服输的人生最精彩！ Hua Feng was on the verge of reaching the pinnacle of his life. But overnight, not only did his beautiful wife run off with a pretty boy, the woman also made off with the millions he had scraped together through countless hardships, leaving nothing but a complete mess... Life’s dramatic ups and downs came far too quickly. He could only start over from scratch! Want to laugh at me? Get lost! What, you want me to back down? Who do you think you are? Keep dreaming! Watch as a man who has hit rock b 117Reads—Score—14d adds
- 111 Waiting for You to Fall Into My Arms 等你思思入怀 Sweet, outspoken Chen Sisi & her gentle, devoted Mr. Zhang Test Director & startup CEO of a chip company [Everyday urban life + sweet romance + devoted boyfriend + mutual commitment + slow and steady love] You work hard to build your business, and I’ll be right there by your side. You embrace life, and I’ll cherish and protect you. Chen Sisi and her Mr. Zhang fell in love at first sight in college. After graduation, they supported each other, lived life with optimism, and chased their dreams tog 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 112 The One Who Made Me Reborn 让我重生的那个她 [Romance and everyday life] [One heroine] [Pure love] [Music] [Mutual salvation] [Slow burn] [No rebirth] [No golden finger] Ten years ago, I gave up my job, my fiancée, and even my dreams, yet I still couldn't find what I was looking for. Ten years later, the girl I happened to take in changed everything without either of us realizing it... There are no flashy tales of coming back from the dead or transmigrating across time. Just one moving story grounded in reality... Because there is another 12Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 113 Quick Transmigration: Forget Love, I Just Want to Make Money 快穿：谈什么爱情，我只想搞钱 [Dual Quick Transmigration + Building a Career + Healing Everyday Life + Slow and Steady + Sweet Mutual Pampering] [Quirky Female Lead X Tsundere, Catlike Male Lead] After losing her job, the female lead, Lin Xiao, accidentally became bound to a Career System. She must complete work assignments in other worlds to earn a million and return to the real world. Determined to make money, she works diligently and strives to be an exemplary employee! The male lead, Chen Ye, was a playboy who took lif 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 114 A Glimmer of Light 有一抹光亮 Men and women come and go in this world, like a ceaseless river. Liu Fang, a sixteen-year-old girl from the countryside, was chased away by her father and uncle after sneaking a bite of a white-flour bun. Meanwhile, Zheng Nan, twenty-seven and living in the city, was struggling to stay afloat in the whirlpool of survival and marriage. Liu Fang was determined to make a life for herself in the city, and was willing to trade her young body for it again and again. Zheng Nan wanted her husband, who k 215Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 115 A Match Made in a Tycoon Family: My Love, Come on In 豪门相亲爱妻请入门 [Chasing-the-wife crematorium + sharp-minded leads + domineering CEO] Wei Wenxi returns home for a blind date, only to be rejected by her match. What else can she do? She's fallen for his uncle, and she's determined to become her match's aunt by marriage! She thought wedding bells were just around the corner, but her mother, who favors sons over daughters, objects to the marriage. Why? Because she can't stand the thought of her daughter marrying so well? 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 116 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
- 117 This Woman Has Erotomania 这女人有钟情妄想症 Life doesn't follow the path you expect. The people you once thought would be by your side forever may drift apart as you go through life. And people you never expected may suddenly enter your life. Every gathering must come to an end. Some people are only there for a part of your long life; no one can stay by someone else's side forever. Time forces everyone to grow. Treasure the people you meet; forgive one another when you part; letting go is the finest look of youth. Men are women's best tea —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 118 Reborn as an Airline Captain: My Cheating Ex Begs to Get Back Together 重生机长：出轨女友跪求复合 In his previous life, Lu Zeyan was the youngest five-star captain in the country. But his flight-attendant wife, who was cheating on him, joined forces with a corrupt superior to frame him. In the end, he died in the flames of a deliberately caused air disaster. When he opened his eyes, he was reborn seven days before his wedding. This time, he put away all his tenderness and became an absolute force in control, soaring above the clouds. His cheating girlfriend cries and begs to get back togethe —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 119 Casual Notes on Sichuan Dialect and Writing 四川方言文字散记 How to write some uncommon characters used in Sichuan dialect, the origins of Sichuan expressions, and folk customs and culture associated with the dialect. Dialects are a form of cultural heritage. The excessive promotion of standard Mandarin has put many dialects at risk of disappearing. As a dialect enthusiast, I hope to do my small part to raise awareness. I welcome anyone who shares this interest to join me. Even if you don't know how to write the dialect, liking and sharing this post can 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 120 A Pretty Town Nurse Meets a Rugged Construction Foreman 俊俏乡镇女护士遇上糙汉包工头 [An intense push and pull between the leads + sweet pampering + healing] [Handsome, beautiful, kind nurse Liu Ying × handsome, aloof building-materials merchant and construction contractor Zhou Jiye] Raised by her adoptive family from infancy, Liu Ying grew up relying on her grandmother, and the two supported each other. After graduating from university, she passed the exam for a permanent nursing position at a township health center 200 kilometers from home. With her pretty face and graceful fi 4.2kReads8.5Score44414d adds
- 121 Nothing Major in Life 人生无大事 I was born in the abyss and raised in the netherworld. Lost, struggling, helpless, despairing. The hardships along the way shaped my body and mind. When everything had finally calmed down, when spring had come and flowers were blooming, when everything was just right, I finally reached the most important moment of my life. 4kReads8.1Score43914d adds
- 122 First We Bow to Heaven and Earth, Then We Promise Each Other a Deep Love 先拜天地，再许情深 The rating has just been posted and will gradually go up. [Composed, cool-headed power player in government] VS [Diligent, ambitious young lawyer] [Marriage Before Love]+ [Age Gap]+ [Sweet Romance]+ [Powerful Man Bows to Love]+ [Married Life] Su Yun is a junior lawyer at a well-known law firm. Hoping to save enough for a down payment on a home in the provincial capital with her boyfriend, she takes on a difficult divorce case and goes undercover with her best friend to gather evidence. Before th 2.1kReads7.4Score19414d adds
- 123 800 Reasons to Want a Divorce 想离婚的800个理由 Everyone has countless moments after getting married when they feel like getting a divorce. If they don’t, it must be because they’re in love. And if they do end up divorcing, that doesn’t necessarily mean they stopped loving each other. 5Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 124 Two Years at Teachers’ College, She Stole My Heart 师专两年，她偷走了我的心 This book is the college-years installment of "Old Days in a Wineglass and a Telephone Receiver". In the fall of 1992, I arrived to register at Ancheng Normal College. The journey was forty kilometers. Tuition was 760 yuan. Eight boys squeezed into one dorm room. On the first day of class, we drew lots for our seats. I drew number 9, and she drew number 10. Numbers 9 and 10 sat together. Her name was Zheng Anlan. Over those two years, I got to know them: Wu Xiaoman, Zheng Anlan, Wang Ying, and G 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 The Boy from a Remote Mountain Village I Helped Twenty Years Ago Wants to Marry Me 二十年前救助的偏远山区小男孩，要和我结婚 The little boy I helped in a remote mountain village twenty years ago wants to marry me 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 126 The Chinese Bodyguard 国产保镖 54Reads6.3Score87714d adds
- 127 Let Me Build You a Home 我来给你装个家 Who would lose the house they worked so hard to earn just because they fell in love? Jiang Ning. Who would scrimp on everything, from food and clothes to housing and travel, just because they fell in love? Yang Wu. They were both willing to do it for each other. The road may have been hard, but together they were always happy. In the end, they found a home and a life together, sharing three meals a day through all four seasons. 1.5kReads9.4Score14914d adds
- 128 A Lonely Guest Outside Gusu City 姑苏城外客愁新 There are no thrilling lives of transmigration or rebirth here, only the naked cruelty of the real world. There is no boundless magic from fantasy or immortal heroes, only the helplessness and sorrow of ordinary people struggling at the bottom. There is no romantic love between princesses and princes, only the unreachable fantasies and longings of ordinary nobodies. There are no glorious achievements by kings, nobles, generals, or ministers, only the desperate struggles and cries of common folk —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 129 Back on My Feet: I Paid Off 500,000 Yuan in Online Loans with My Own Hands 上岸：我靠双手还清五十万网贷 On a farm in Northeast China, Wang Chen, a 33-year-old married farmer, falls deeper and deeper into online-loan debt as he struggles to pay for his daughter's medical treatment and keep his agricultural business running. This is the story of how he eventually turns his desperate situation around. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 130 My Mother-in-Law Forgot She Was Once a Daughter-in-Law Too 婆婆忘了自己曾经也是媳 The moment a woman marries into her husband’s family, she is sincere and wholehearted in the way she treats her in-laws. Yet some mothers-in-law insist their daughters-in-law go through the same hardships they once endured. They suffered as daughters-in-law themselves, so why make life hard for another woman? In the phrase “mother-in-law and daughter-in-law,” the mother-in-law comes first. If she can’t be a good mother-in-law, how can she expect a good daughter-in-law? Relationships go both ways 94Reads—Score—14d adds
- 131 At Thirty-Two, I Found a Love That Took Its Time 三十二岁，遇见慢半拍的爱 [Modern romance]+ [Heartwarming]+ [Everyday life] Synopsis of "At Thirty-Two, I Found a Love That Took Its Time" Betrayed on a rainy night in London, Su Ruowan gives up her dream of becoming an architect and returns to China, wounded and worn. She takes refuge in Wutong Lane, running “Late-Night Reading,” the used bookstore her father left her, and soothing her heart with old books and her cat, Pu'er. When the bookstore faces the threat of redevelopment, she meets Lu Zeyan, an architect who sp 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 132 An Art Student's Road to a Comeback 美术生的逆袭之路 {Tomato Original} {Based on a True Story} [Inspirational] {Youth and School Life} {Urban Life} This story is based on real events. The first volume recalls the male lead’s childhood. Readers can start with Chapter 22 of Volume Two, set on a university campus. If you want to know why he was afraid to accept Zhang Nian’s kindness, go back and read Volume One. It will all make sense! There are no thrilling tales of defying fate or shortcuts to instant success in this book. Only genuine poverty, gen 9Reads—Score114d adds
- 133 The CEO Falls for My Sister, and I Become the Leading Lady 霸总爱上我妹，从此我成了大女主 [Both Leads Are Chaste, Straight-Talking Male Lead x Career-Driven, Money-Minded Female Lead] The domineering CEO falls in love with her cousin, and suddenly the money starts rolling in. Her greedy uncle, her timid aunt, and her cousin, pregnant out of wedlock, all depend on her. A considerate, muscular hunk with eight-pack abs is worth a look. The elite lawyer at the boutique firm next door is worth getting to know, too. An “accidental” pregnancy? Marriage or no marriage, either way is fine. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 134 I Just Go Wild for My Wife 我直接嗨老婆 Illustrator with Quantum Social Interaction Syndrome x talkative, chatty pediatrician If Shen Yun had come over the first time and asked whether she wanted to get married, Jiang Dingding would have thrown him out. But he asked, “Want to come work at my place?” Jiang Dingding: “I might be up for that.” 189Reads—Score—14d adds
- 135 The Green Leaves Had Become Flowers by the Time They Fell in Love 绿叶恋爱时便成了花 Xu Yunshu has three big wishes: first, to become a teacher, for six years; second, to travel the world, for as long as she feels like it; and third, to have a passionate romance, before she turns thirty. She is twenty-five this year. Her first wish is in the process of coming true, but the other two are still just wishes. Shen Yunqi has spent years living it up. With a handsome, rakish face, he flaunts himself wherever he goes while never letting anyone get too close. After a long search, he mee 448Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 136 The Real Stories of My Virtual Boyfriend Days 关于我做虚拟男友的那些真实往事 In 2020, during the pandemic, I happened to become a virtual boyfriend online. Six years later, so many stories are still vivid in my memory, so I picked up my pen and wrote this novel. Every story in this book is true. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 137 In Those Ordinary Days 那些平凡的生活里 Those trivial things, small as sesame seeds, really happened. Those hatreds were etched into my heart. Each of those nights filled with joy and sorrow seemed longer than the last. So what? I still have to grit my teeth and keep going. I have to let go of the past that needs forgetting, piece together whatever life I can, and find a way to live with some dignity! 12Reads—Score314d adds
- 138 Let Love Into the Game 放爱入局 The author of The Warm Cord, An Ning, spent six years carefully crafting this new romance classic, a sweeping tale of love, separation, and reunion in a flourishing age. In her youth, she walked into the trap he had laid to draw in his friends and defeat his enemies. As the tangled schemes and revelations unfolded before her, she finally understood: it wasn’t that he had hidden too much, but that she had taken too long to mature. She had given her heart without reservation, but his love life was 384Reads9.3Score10714d adds
- 139 Reborn to Get 100x Returns from Blind Dates, Making the Town Rich with Cash 重生相亲百倍返现，砸钱带镇暴富 [Rebirth] [System] [Countryside] [Farming] [Comeback] [Face-Slapping] Reborn on the day of his blind date, Chen Yong awakens the Hundredfold Cashback System. Spend money on a blind date, and get up to a hundred times the amount back! A gold-digging woman demands an outrageous bride price? He gives her exactly what she wants and waits for the cashback to slap her in the face! Relatives show up to leech off him? He shows no mercy and settles every score! The more money he spends, the more he makes 306Reads—Score—14d adds
- 140 Trial Marriage 试婚男女 Jiang Chunhua, a budget officer at a construction company, meets Xu Qiushi, an administrative secretary at a private enterprise, on a blind date arranged by their families. But Qiushi never quite falls in love with him. After experiencing her first love, Fang Yuan, as well as Qu Xianghuai and Cheng Ziwei, she starts to feel that falling for someone is difficult. Meanwhile, her younger sister, Qiuhe, unexpectedly meets police officer Zhou Tianmu. Neither of them expects much at first, thinking it 697Reads8.4Score13114d adds
- 141 I Married a Veterinarian for My Second Marriage, and He Begs Me Not to Throw Him Away 二婚嫁了个兽医，求我别把他扔了 Lighthearted healing + funny and heartwarming + family life + slow-burn everyday romance + a touch of ensemble cast The male lead is a retired soldier who retrains as a veterinarian, switching seamlessly between fierce wolf and cuddly sweetheart. Amid rumors and life’s ups and downs, he remains entirely devoted to his muse. The female lead marries the wrong man on a whim and ends up divorced. Now she’s about to marry for the second time, so she’d better be careful. But why is someone calling her —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 142 Marriage Before Love: Mr. Fu’s Beloved 先婚后爱：付先生的掌心宠 Because of her family background, Xiang Zhaozhao had always been determined never to marry. That same family background left her with no choice but to compromise and go on a blind date with Fu Shiyu. Xiang Zhaozhao thought their marriage would be nothing more than two people sharing a life. She never imagined it would turn out so blissful and sweet! A love story about a first-generation entrepreneur and a woman marrying later in life! 983Reads8.7Score11914d adds
- 143 The One on the Other Side 伊人一方 “Mr. Lu, when did you decide you wanted to marry me?” “The moment I first saw you.” “Are you really that casual about marriage?” “I’ve always trusted my own judgment. Just like in business, I’ve never made a wrong call.” “So to you, I’m just a business deal?” “No. To be precise, I signed a lifetime contract for this deal, and I was always destined to be the one who lost.” “Then why didn’t you cut your losses in time?” “...” Because I love you, and I’m willing to do this. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 144 After the Love Triangle Showdown, the Scheming Male Lead Drops the Act 修罗场后，绿茶男主他不装了 [Unrequited love becomes mutual + reunion after years apart + older woman/younger man romance + one-on-one + happy ending] Gentle, resilient flower shop owner x scheming, calculating college student The first employee at Wen Xu’s newly opened flower shop was a young man. He was tall and straight-backed, with a handsome face, and begged her pitifully to take him in. But later, the man who had always obediently called her “big sister” pinned her beneath him, eyes red as he demanded, “Why are —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 Late at Night, I Fell Under His Spell 深夜，对他着了魔 Their late-night story… It’s thought-provoking, and leaves you filled with regret. Was she too devoted, or was he too heartless? What can you even say about love? 218Reads—Score—14d adds
- 146 An Old Salty Fish 一条老咸鱼 Lin Xiaohui is an older single woman. At first, she works as a PE teacher at a private school in a small county town in her hometown, earning a modest salary. After passing the civil service exam, she switches into clapback mode: We were all people for the first time, so why should I have to put up with you? The story starts at a leisurely pace and focuses on everyday life. Later, it centers on leveling up as she tackles challenges in the workplace! 159Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 147 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
- 148 Long Time No See, Miss Lihua 好久不见，梨花小姐 [One heroine] + [No cheat abilities] + [Ordinary person's perspective] I'm Wu Feng, a college graduate who's been unable to find work for two years and has never been in a relationship. I live with my best friend Chen Sheng in a rundown little house, searching for a place in the world that belongs to me. I thought life was hopeless, and that I would have to go through it all alone. Then I met her, and everything changed... (The story is very low-key, with no dramatic twists or earth-shattering 21Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 149 A Midnight Romance 深夜情缘 Fang Nan's girlfriend of two years was pregnant with another man's child. Furious, he got into a car accident on a rainy night and crossed paths with a beautiful senior executive at a company. From then on, he was caught up in an utterly unbelievable tangle of love and revenge… 152Reads7.2Score10314d adds
- 150 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
