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- 51 A Post-90s Mountain Girl's Starry Sky 90后，山里姑娘的星空 [Diary] [First person] [No contrived twists] [Not a wish-fulfillment novel] [No overpowered protagonist] [Traditional] [Realistic] [Period] [Countryside] [Hardship] [Marriage] [Family bonds] The 1990s were full of life and energy, but they were also a Period when weeds grew unchecked. Many people born in the 1970s and 1980s went to the cities in pursuit of their dreams. Some worked hard for everything they had, while others lost themselves in the glittering world around them. This is a story a 193Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 52 A Beauty Like a Flower, Years Flowing Like Water 如花美眷似水流年 This is the story of Fang Fei’s growth as love and fate intertwine. From the innocence of her first love to complicated emotional entanglements, Fang Fei experiences betrayal, loss, and being reborn. Her relationships with three men reveal the tolerance and devotion love can inspire. In the end, Fang Fei finds herself through love and responsibility, showing that love means far more than romance. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 Refusing to Marry Into a Rich Family: CEO Daddy, Let Me Go 拒当豪门媳：总裁爹地请放手 [Slow-burn romance] + [Love grows over time] + [Workplace romance] No characters lose their intelligence, and no one lets love cloud their judgment. They stay rational and clear-headed, but they must learn to endure loneliness. The heroine is a senior executive at a company. Helping the chairman's heir is one of her key performance targets. If he works hard and strives to improve, her career takes off. If he spends his time chasing cats and dogs, she ends up destitute. But just when she has made 103Reads—Score614d adds
- 54 A Soldier Moved In Upstairs 楼上来了个兵哥哥 She was full of energy, and got into an argument with an unreasonable old woman. He stood to one side and watched the whole thing. He laughed, saying he hadn't known she could apologize as well as yell at people. She called him a woman, good for nothing but watching the show. He was the first to fall for her and wanted to get closer, but she was afraid of being hurt again and put up her defenses… 2.2kReads8.4Score24514d adds
- 55 The Background Character Binds to a Positive Energy System 工具人女配绑定正能量系统 [Reborn + System + no female rivalry, a modern campus ensemble story; there is a male lead, but he mainly plays a supporting role for the heroine] Mu Ruzhen was a disposable supporting character in a CEO-substitute romance novel. She and the heroine, Mu Rujin, were impoverished heiresses whose parents had died. The heroine became a substitute lover and got entangled with the CEO. As for Mu Ruzhen, after a sudden disaster left her paralyzed from the waist down, she became the frail supporting cha 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 If You Love Me, Say It 爱我请说出来 At thirty, Hao Linghan has never had a girlfriend because of his family circumstances. After meeting Ye Qiqi, an orphan, he wants to date her. But Ye Qiqi's background isn't as simple as his investigation led him to believe. Hope you enjoy this new book. 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 The Little Palace Maid's Art of Slacking: My Prince Is Simply the Best 小宫女摸鱼有道：我家王爷千千岁 [A palace maid who loves to slack off vs. the frail Ninth Prince] Palace maid Su Ye spends ten months’ savings greasing a few palms and finally gets transferred to Prince Chu Yi’s Qining Palace. She isn’t looking for a promotion or a raise. She just wants to lie flat and slack off! When they first meet, Chu Yi says, “Qining Palace is a bleak place. Spending money to come work for me sounds like a bad deal.” Three months later, Su Ye asks, “Your Highness, how many times have you rewarded me now?” 1.2kReads8.1Score10414d adds
- 58 A Conspiracy Within the Marriage 婚内合谋 After the passion fades, the leads settle into a dull married life, paying off their debts and living without intimacy. Then the male lead's best friend cheats, and through a twist of fate, the female lead receives hush money of 300,000 yuan. Her desire to make money suddenly awakens, and she joins forces with her husband to start a business. As they make money hand over fist, they rediscover the passion of their romance. Greed and the desires of love and hate collide in a tangle of human nature 61Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 A Wounded Woman Doesn't Talk About Love 受伤女人不谈爱 She raises her husband’s mistress’s child! This is a story about a woman’s growth, inspired by many real-life stories. Wang Shengnan was born into a rural family that favored sons over daughters, and her mother named her Shengnan, meaning “to surpass men.” She started working as soon as she graduated from middle school. At a beauty salon, her boss sexually assaulted her, but timid and meek, she did not dare speak out. Later, she married an ordinary man, only for him to die in an accident. After 137Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 Letters from the Clouds: A Confession Too Late 云间书简：迟到的告白 A silly girl who overthinks everything VS a timid little mute [Pure love, both leads are each other’s first, love worth showing off, no melodrama or misunderstandings] Air force pilot VS media company partner. Two years ago, one insincere rejection brought Shu Shu and Lin Zhiyu’s romance to an abrupt end. She fled alone to Hong Kong, spending countless nights trying to make sense of his distance and silence. He stayed behind, hiding the difficulties of his classified mission and his fear of hold 57Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 Conflict and Choice 矛盾与抉择 Leng Yan was an attractive, capable, energetic woman with a master’s degree. Thanks to her looks and abilities, she became the office director at the Commercial Bureau of District X before she turned forty. By chance, she met Gao Jian, a fitness trainer. Over time, a special bond developed between them. One day, her husband, Li Mo, learned of their intimacy, and their marriage of many years came to an end. Just then, Leng Yan’s career was beset by one crisis after another, leaving her barely abl 358Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 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
- 63 Assistant Cheng, Are You Going to Marry Me or Not? 程助，你到底嫁不嫁 The heroine is the hero’s secretary. She’s a strong, independent woman. The hero is a looks-and-voice enthusiast, a faux playboy, a rich second-generation heir, and a cunning schemer. The heroine comes from an ordinary family and has an ordinary appearance, but her voice is exceptionally beautiful. It’s the kind of voice that makes both men and women look up in surprise when she speaks. The heroine used to be hopelessly love-struck, but eventually she came to her senses. Through her own hard wor 148Reads—Score—14d adds
- 64 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
- 65 There's a Girl in the Village Named Xiaofang 村里有个姑娘，叫小芳 This is not a love story. It's the life of an ordinary woman from the countryside. Xiaofang's story may well be the story of someone close to us. She once longed for a life in a prosperous big city. Later... 65Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 I Decide What Happens at My Own Funeral 我的葬礼我说了算 I died. As I watched other people hold my funeral, I thought it was terribly unsatisfactory. I decided to hold my funeral my way. It should be my funeral, so I should get to call the shots. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 67 An Ill-Matched Marriage 不般配的婚姻 After Cheng Ruojia, a small-town girl, married her boss, Tang Yixuan, she spent the next ten years as a housewife, looking after Tang Yixuan and their daughter, Tang Qi. But as Tang Yixuan's business grew and his handsome looks drew attention, a marital crisis crept closer and closer... 646Reads5.8Score—14d adds
- 68 Somewhere, Sometime 某时此地 When we were young, we thought love could cross a thousand mountains and rivers. We pursued neither fame nor fortune. There were other people's gossip and warnings from the wise. In the end, it wasn't us who came to our senses. It was time. Yes, it was as if a set of scales suddenly tipped one way at a certain moment. Giving each other time, even while hesitating, is a kind of courage. Of course, we wanted an “efficient” outcome too. Love and marriage don't begin as a straight road leading all t 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 69 Everyday Love 恋恋日常 The night before she was supposed to meet his parents, Xu Yuan’s boyfriend of six years broke up with her. In a fit of spite, she posted on her social feed: “Whoever can make it to my place by tomorrow morning, I’ll get engaged to him.” Chen Xingyu replied in an instant: “I’m in.” At eight the next morning, he showed up right on time with a huge bouquet of lilies: impeccably dressed in a suit, with a bright smile. Meanwhile, her ex, who had never once introduced her to his family in six years, d 353Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 The No-Drama Casebook 不抓马风云事件簿 A healing little ray of sunshine and a devoted, faithful boyfriend: twenty years of ups and downs, the secretly affectionate couple! The woman isn’t called Keyun or Xiyun. Her name is Tan Yun. The man isn’t called Lifeng or Mufeng. His name is Lu Feng. There’s no earth-shattering first meeting, no all-powerful golden finger, and no melodramatic, messy entanglements, just twenty years of enduring devotion and favor. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 A Flower in the Dust, Blooming Toward the Sun 尘埃里的花，向阳而生 This story follows Shi Xiaoying, beginning at eighteen when she elopes for love. It traces her marriage through sweetness, betrayal, and endurance, culminating in her awakening. Woven through the story are her children’s perspectives and the kindness of those who watch from the sidelines. It portrays a woman struggling between betrayal and perseverance before finally breaking free and embracing a new life. Exploring responsibility and self-worth in love and marriage, it reveals the resilience th 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 The Bill for Time 时间的帐单 Set in a modern city, this story focuses on the clashes and eventual reconciliation between two generations of the Jiang family over their views on love and marriage, painting a realistic picture of contemporary society: elders rush their children into romance and marriage, while the younger generation prefers to take things slowly. The two generations struggle with love, marriage, and life choices, then look back on their lives, ultimately finding acceptance and insight in middle age. Everyone —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 Jasmine Has Her Day 茉莉有期 [A gentle, wise cardiothoracic surgeon × a refined, gracious telecommunications engineer Both each other’s first and only love | Rekindled romance | Reunion after years apart | School days to city life] The first time Xie Shunian saw Shen Zhiqing was at her cousin’s birthday party. He leaned against the terrace railing in a white shirt, soft light gilding his profile. He looked gentle and refined. Mustering her courage, she handed him a glass of iced grape-and-jasmine milk tea. The moment their 2kReads—Score21514d adds
- 74 Ink Marks on the Heart 墨痕印心 At a celebration banquet in City B, top consultant Jiang Mo suddenly loses her ability to speak. She flees to her family’s old home in Huizhou, where she meets Xu Yinqing, a restorer of ancient books and paintings. A fast-paced executive meets a craftsman who takes life slowly. As she restores objects, she begins to heal herself. A sky-high job offer and an old crisis come knocking at the same time. Will she choose the high-pressure executive path, or restore herself? 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 After That Night, Our Story Began! 那夜过后，是我们的开始！ [A guiding lover + marriage first, love later + age gap + sweet romance + slow-burn love] [Gentle, restrained guiding light VS soft, stubborn little sourpuss] Jiang Tian is an engineering top student at Haicheng University. From freshman to junior year, she’s practically swimming in scholarships. People only see her polished exterior. They don’t know she’s insecure, sensitive, conflicted, and always gives in to others. The night of her high school reunion, she gets blackout drunk and stumbles 53Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 I Married My Best Friend’s Boyfriend 我嫁给了闺蜜的男友 They were high school classmates. She was an ugly duckling living under someone else’s roof, while her best friend was an elegant swan, high above everyone else. After dating the swan for a long time, he told the ugly duckling that she was the one he loved. This book tells the story of their love, friendship, and family ties in their youth. 130Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 Love Like a Sea of Stars 爱意如星海 [Clever, sharp-witted female executive × gentle, scheming company president] [One-on-one, love at first sight, falling deeper in love at their next meeting, happy ending] Shen Muqing only wanted to make money to pay for her mother's treatment and bring down her scumbag father. But somehow, she got involved with Ji Yancheng. Church doves don't kiss crows. She deliberately tried to keep her distance, until he cornered her against a wall and said, “I might be a more reliable choice than the men you 5kReads9.2Score58314d adds
- 78 When the Moss Blooms 苔花开 Moss flowers may be tiny as grains of rice, yet they too learn to bloom like peonies. One flower, one world; one tree, one bodhi. Though small, moss flowers shine with their own light and bloom in their own beauty. Yuan Xiaotai is a college student from the countryside who made it into a university in the provincial capital. By a twist of fate, she becomes a tutor for the daughter of a car dealership chairman. Once Xiaotai enters the Liu household, its family feuds and grudges gradually unfold b 4.6kReads9.1Score51914d adds
- 79 Meeting the Soft-Hearted Him 遇见心软的他 (A sweet, high-quality romance that starts with marriage; an older, guiding, healing CEO, Fu Yanci; bright, pure, adorable Lu Li; a seven-year age gap; a business alliance; a contract marriage; a slow-burn romance; loving someone just as they are) Fu Yanci had always thought of himself as a solitary man sitting alone in an empty mountain, until he married Lu Li. At first, they both thought their marriage was nothing more than a fleeting arrangement. Then came a sudden downpour. He opened the wi 264Reads—Score11014d adds
- 80 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
- 81 Transmigrated to the Modern World: Living at the Campus Belle's Home with a Princess 穿越现代：和公主一起住进校花家 [Princess] [Mature School Belle] [Sweet Romance] [No Love Rivalry] [No Cultivation] [Everyday Life] [Laid-Back] Chu Youyun, the third princess of Daxia, was forced to marry into a tribe beyond the frontier. Just as she thought her life would be dark and hopeless, her guard, Wang Changqing, stepped forward. He abducted her from the wedding and fled with her, only for them to unexpectedly transmigrate to the modern world. But as soon as they arrived in this strange place, they found themselves pen 641Reads8.6Score11214d adds
- 82 The Chronicle of Zhinnan 知南录 [The hero fiercely protects his own + extreme romantic tension + sweet romance + devoted to each other + two powerful leads] ☆ Gentle, resilient top student ✖️ Free-spirited musician Feng Xiangbei: “I want to invest! I’ll give you my money and myself. You can read any page of my book you want, and I’ll give you whatever you want.” Chen Zhinan: “I’m afraid you’ll lose money.” Feng Xiangbei thinks: Losing money is no big deal. I can earn it back. But if my future wife gets away, where will I find 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 Orange Serenity 橙之静 [A different kind of domineering CEO + clear-headed heroine + a grand historical-and-modern murder-mystery role-playing game + strong leads] A dinner gathering brought Lin Cheng into the life of Xu Di, an important man who fit her current criteria for a husband. Their relationship took off after a cultural exhibition… Even at an exhibition like this, Xu Di was completely absorbed, carefully learning about everything from beginning to end. By comparison, Lin Cheng seemed a little distracted. Hal 105Reads—Score—14d adds
- 84 A Pink Summer 粉红色的夏天 Xia Xiaomei and her classmates Chen Yusheng and Lin Ling went to Sencheng to take over a tiny advertising agency. Looking for somewhere quiet to live, Xia Xiaomei rented a room in a house built by the Li family, where she met the male lead, Li Hangyu. Xia Xiaomei's best friend, Xia Lingmei, had gone to Sencheng to work after graduating from middle school. Now that Xia Xiaomei had moved there too, the two friends could be together again. Li Hangyu was rich, handsome, and tall, the prince charming 7Reads—Score114d adds
- 85 Just a Marriage 婚姻而已 Entering marriage takes courage; making it work takes wisdom. This story follows the different experiences and futures of the three Yang sisters in their marriages, and how they come to their senses and grow with the help of Lin Zimo, their sister-in-law from their maiden home. 878Reads6.6Score11014d adds
- 86 Flowers Bloom in the Buckwheat Grove 荞林生花 [Reunion] + [Both Pure] + [Secret Crush] + [Career Growth] + [Supportive Lover] Shiyao Group, a publicly listed company in one of China's top-tier cities, held a campus recruitment drive at Jiang University. Su Qiaonan submitted her resume, thinking she might as well give it a try. There were too many competitors, so she hadn't expected much. Then, a month later, she received an offer. It was the only offer Shiyao made at Jiang University. After joining the company, she was entrusted with high h 12.3kReads8.7Score1.5k14d adds
- 87 Rookie 新秀 A look at post-90s female workplace professionals: uncovering the consulting industry, exploring the world of corporate executives, and watching a workplace newcomer become a truly outstanding professional! A new novel from fiction writer Luo Jia, adapted from her own experience in the industry! By the Huangpu River stands Luoshen, a world-leading consulting firm. Its magnificent, gold-bright eightieth-floor banquet hall has welcomed another group of newcomers from China’s most prestigious unive 413Reads9.4Score11014d adds
- 88 You Came to Me on a Sunny Day 你从晴天来 4.1kReads9.2Score33414d adds
- 89 Perfectly Complementary 极致互补 [Short drama now streaming] [Emotion-led brand strategist Zhang Xinbei × rational investor Gao Jiawei] Modern romance / cerebral love / workplace maneuvering / mature push and pull A power couple who complement each other · One-on-one · Mutual salvation · (Those who mind a non-virgin heroine should proceed with caution. No rivalry between women, just a normal romance with sound values.) * She is a top-tier brand strategist who breaks through by understanding human nature; he is a capital markets 3.1kReads8.7Score32814d adds
- 90 Love Grows with Time: The Crown Prince Coaxes Her in a Whisper 日久生情，太子爷低声诱哄 [Sweet modern romance, no angst, one-on-one, wealthy CEO, powerful male and female leads] Ye Qian and Tang Mofan met while competing for a hotel’s event-planning contract. As they sized each other up, Tang Mofan gradually came to admire Ye Qian’s abilities and work ethic. Before they got together, Tang Mofan: “Want to come work at headquarters?” Ye Qian: “No.” Who would want to work with a ruthless, cold-hearted man? After they got together, The aloof heir to the family fortune turns out to be a 198Reads8.0Score10514d adds
- 91 His Insatiable Desire, Her Ordeal 他的欲壑，她的劫难 Shen Yu risked her life to give birth to a son. Seven years later, Qiao Feng still cheated on her. Shen Yu’s best friend, Du Xiaoyun, had gradually found peace of mind in her sexless marriage. She asked Shen Yu, who had decisively divorced: If that woman hadn’t seduced him, would he have betrayed your marriage? He would. Why? Because he has no principles… A person with no principles when it comes to marriage will never be faithful to it. Does marriage require fidelity? It does. Getting married 2.1kReads8.1Score16214d adds
- 92 Neither Storm Nor Sunshine! 也无风雨也无晴！ Marriage Before Love, a realistic urban romance about everyday married life! Su Qin and Zhou Xinping marry after being introduced through a matchmaking arrangement, and they bicker constantly. Just as Su Qin feels disappointed and lost, a new dawn arrives. She discovers that her husband truly cares for her, and together they take on a new stage of life! 419Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 A Drunken Sleepover Lands a Good Girl in Her Best Friend's Brother's Bed 醉酒留宿乖乖女错上闺蜜哥哥的床 [Reunion After a Long Separation] [Restraint and Proper Conduct] [A Vast Difference in Status] [Mutual Secret Crush] [Tender, Unreserved Devotion] The tipsy, dazed young girl murmurs a soft, sweet "big brother," wanders into his bedroom late at night, and nestles against him without a care in the world. At dawn, she wakes in a panic and flees in disarray. Her heart has quietly begun to stir, though she has yet to realize it... 12.5kReads—Score94014d adds
- 94 Yunluo Weiguang: A Winding Career Path 云落薇光：职场逆旅 [Career comeback + women's growth + face-slapping wish fulfillment + power struggles + romance] Yun Luowei is focused on making money when her company ruthlessly fires her for her outstanding performance and withholds the bonus she is owed! Injustice at work drives her to the brink, but it also ignites her fury, and she resolutely takes up the law as her weapon. This is not only her fight against injustice, but the beginning of her transformation. How does the pushover who was once at the mercy 20Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 95 Under the Influence of Dopamine 多巴胺作祟 [Mutual pining + reunion after years apart] Sweet, with a little angst, moving moments, warmth, and plenty to relate to. "Sweet, gentle, restless small-town exam ace" vs. "handsome, gentlemanly, brooding ABC" Everyone says Liu Yuqiu is the ideal man. Only Zhou Lingwei knows just how bad he can be. Everyone thinks Zhou Lingwei is harmless. Only Liu Yuqiu knows how ruthless she is. Where’s the love in the CBD? Where’s the romance? It’s all a contest between "bad guys" and "ruthless women." A thou 775Reads8.9Score10714d adds
- 96 The Neighbors on Either Side of Xingyao 星遥的左右隔壁 Shen Song Xingyao is a girl whose name carries the story of her parents' unusual relationship. She grew up in a unique family arrangement, with her parents living in apartments next door to each other. Her father, Shen Yizhou, is a carefree, laid-back editor, while her mother, Song Qingru, is a meticulous, rational accountant. They never had a marriage in the traditional sense, yet through an unspoken understanding few outsiders could comprehend, they raised their daughter together. From her inn 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 97 After Rejecting Him Three Times, He Became My Boss! 被拒绝三次后他成为了我的老板！ [Both leads are romantically inexperienced + secret crush + long-planned romance + light comedy + bickering couple + emotionally supportive lovers] [Growth and transformation / self-redemption / domestic abuse / school bullying] If you're passing by, don't miss it! Four years ago, Ye Qingli confessed her feelings to Pei Zhibai three times. The first time, he said, “We aren't right for each other.” The second time, he sai 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 98 When Cookie Meets Mousse 曲奇遇上慕斯 [The Redemption Equation of Dark Chocolate and Honey] "Cookies are bitter, mousse is sweet." - "Summer's secret is hidden inside the Black Forest cake." Chen Rongrong's world was bitter like a cookie she'd never tasted, like the faint, salty tang lurking in Black Forest cake. She curled up in the shadows of midsummer, where even the sunlight seemed too glaring. - Liu Jingyi, on the other hand, lived as if he were an endless summer that would never fade. He said, “Girls look prettier when the 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 After Losing My Job, My Landlady Grandma Set Me Up with a Capital City Tycoon 失业后，被房东奶奶塞给京圈大佬 [Difficult Family Background + Healing + Redemption + HE] A shy, sensitive small-town girl x a warm, supportive big shot For the first twenty-two years of Su Qinghe's life, the word she heard most was "No." Born in a small county town, she was told coming second in her exams was not good enough, studying art was out of the question, and staying in the capital was even less possible. She fought with all her might to stay in the capital, but as soon as her internship ended, someone with connection 705Reads—Score11214d adds
- 100 Panpan, I Love You. You Need to Know That 盼盼，我爱你，你要知道 Chang Panpan was born in 1989 in a village in northern China. She studied hard, but still couldn't escape having to retake the college entrance exam. After a year of preparation, she was admitted to a Project 211 university in Beijing, where she met Wu Xiaoyang and continued to grow... 92Reads—Score—14d adds
