Novels like The Couple Is Too Sweet: A Workaholic Turns into a Hopeless Romantic in the Sports World
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- 1 Above the Summit, Beneath the Stars 顶峰至上，星光璀璨 (Please don't relate this to the real people.) When Wang Chu Qin and Sun Sha Sha faced a crisis, they stepped up and took on the responsibility, embarking on a competition that lasted eight years. They looked after and supported each other, and ultimately met at the summit. 46Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Young Star of Chinese Table Tennis 国乒小将 Xu Tang: Shasha, let’s go to the national team together. Sun Yingsha: Sure. Zhou Yunfan: Hey, what about me? This is not only a novel about sports and competition, but also a story about family, friendship, and self-discovery. It portrays the joys and sorrows a child experiences while growing up, and reveals the peace and beauty of rural life. Nurtured by family and friendship, the child bravely pursues their dreams and gradually grows into a more independent and resilient person. This book is s 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Put Away Your Champion Dream 收纳你的冠军梦 He was a highly promising table tennis player, but a recurrence of his injury forced him away from the court, leaving everyone full of regret. She was thought to have the most stable job imaginable, but driven by an inner conviction, she turned to the decluttering industry, a field many misunderstood. Prejudice and setbacks came one after another. They met because of a child with a congenital developmental disorder, and a series of chance encounters brought their hearts closer. When he returned 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Ren Ziwei: The Bright Moon Shines on Ziwei 任子威：明月向威 Ren Ziwei of China's short track speed skating team + Han Mingyue of China's short track speed skating team. (In my story, Ren Ziwei isn't married yet.) One is the younger sister of Han Tianyu, hailed as one half of short track speed skating's twin stars, and the Beijing Winter Olympics women's 1,000-meter champion. The other is the Beijing Winter Olympics men's 1,000-meter champion. A pairing of two powerhouses. Han Tianyu: “Back off! Don't even think about going after my sister!” Wu Dajing: “M 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Winning Her Over Is Harder Than Taming a Hawk 追她比熬鹰还难 [Super-sweet one-on-one romance + goofy comedy + domineering CEO + doting romance + intense romantic push and pull] [Unhinged table tennis champion vs. scheming CEO] On the table tennis court, Jian Ning is decisive and ruthless. Off the court, she’s sweet and adorable, with a knack for stirring up trouble. The first time they met, she nearly stared a hole through him. He asked, “Do I look good?” The next time they met, she fell into his arms and took the opportunity to give him a feel. He asked, 20Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 6 The Genius Girl Takes on the World of Sports 天才少女勇闯体坛 Influenced by her older brother and uncle, Ji Lingxuan threw herself wholeheartedly into table tennis. At just four years old, her uncle brought her into the provincial team and put a racket in her hand for training. At ten, she won the top division of the National Children’s Table Tennis Championships. Three years later, she joined the national team. Year after year, shot after shot, she faced her share of slumps, but never knew fear. Everyone believes in her because she is simply the best. A f 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Ping-Pong God Dotes Only on Her 乒乓之神独宠她 A new story is here! Welcome to read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 12Reads—Score114d adds
- 8 Wait for Me to Come Back, Because I Love You 等你回来，因为我爱你 32Reads6.8Score114d adds
- 9 I See the Proud Sun [ST] 我见骄阳【ST】 A four-year record of Sun Sha and Wang Tou's youth, from their tentative first meeting in 2017 to their firm confidence in 2020, they walked together, shining brilliantly all the way. This story is dedicated to the most beautiful days of youth. May we meet again. [Half based on real events + fictional plot + lots of sweetness with a touch of angst] 5Reads6.9Score214d adds
- 10 The Difficult Love Life of the World’s Handsomest Man 世界第一帅的艰难爱情 [This book is entirely fictional.] [A story of growing up, love, and marriage.] The heroine, Yingxia, is a cool and courageous young woman who dares to pursue her dreams. A continuation of the story after the Paris Olympics... In the end, they sealed their bond with a ring. Let’s reach the summit together in 2028 and make our Los Angeles dream come true! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Shasha: Little Sunshine Diary 莎莎：小太阳日记 [Fiction] [Training] [A story focused on the dull, monotonous routine of Shasha's table tennis journey] Little Shasha chose to be born into this world. The moment she chose table tennis at the age of five, the wheel of fate began to turn. She broke away from the path of an ordinary life and set out on a competitive journey filled with passion, excitement, the extraordinary, thrills, heartbreak, harshness, and regrets. This path is dull and monotonous, a process of repeating the same things over 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Xiaoman: Almost Perfect 小满即圆满 This book is entirely fictional. Please don't read anything into the real people! I feel like the Oatmeal fans have already seen far too many stories about the timeline of the siblings' careers. This one starts after retirement. I don't like angst, because the first half of their lives in table tennis was already so bitter. I hope everything from here on out is sweet. 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 At Last, My Love for You 终明相思意 Everything written here is imaginary and unrelated to real life. This is a short piece, based on an idea I came up with together with a friend. The characters may be slightly out of character, but I’ve tried to keep them as true to life as possible. Coming up: A little angst, so read at your own risk. How should love be defined? “Is it turning through a thousand lifetimes, or falling for one person?” 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Awakened the Overlord's Grip from the Start, and Now the National Team Is Panicking 开局觉醒霸王拧，国家队坐不住了 Lin Guoyao wakes up to find himself a 16-year-old, bottom-of-the-roster player on a provincial team in a parallel world. From the start, he’s thrown into the provincial training camp’s elimination round. Facing a dismissive coach and mocking opponents, he counters with a single backhand flick that leaves the whole arena stunned. When foreign prodigies sweep the Chinese national team, he bursts onto the scene: “Let me teach you what it means to be the greatest table tennis player in history.” Whe 24Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Track and Field: Inheriting Su Bingtian's Dominance from the Start 田径：开局继承苏炳添统治田径场 This Resonator was smaller than the Valley Elder and the Flowing Cloud Singer, and its scales were duller, gray-green rather than iridescent. Most unusual of all, its three eyes were tightly shut, as if it were concentrating on sensing something. “Who are you?” Li Da asked in his mind. There was no answer. The Resonator simply stood there, motionless. 1Reads—Score114d adds
- 16 She Was Born to Be the Center of Attention 她生来万众瞩目 She said, “The honor of our country comes before everything.” She said, “The flag on my chest will always matter more than the name on my back.” She said, “Life never goes smoothly all the time. There are always ups and downs.” She said, “Playing table tennis is the work I love.” She said, “Having a dream to pursue is happiness.” 7Reads6.8Score414d adds
- 17 This Is Where We First Began 这是我们最初的开始 This is probably a little slice-of-life story about two people who grew up together: an athlete and a researcher who bring honor to their country and shine in their respective fields. People's Artist Xin says, "Young lady, who are you here to see? I don't think I heard you just now." The guy with the big grin walks over, chuckling. "I'm here to see you." He says, "Brother Xin, Brother Long, this is my wife." 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Ping-Pong Warriors 乒乓神兵 Table tennis, unmatched under heaven! A group of young table tennis players gathered at the General Administration of Sport of China, carrying their dreams and passion and hoping to make their mark in major competitions. How will they perform in the tournaments? Let's wait and see! 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Chinese Table Tennis Youngster Ye Annuo 国兵小将叶安诺 She's a table tennis prodigy, a shining Gemini star, and a legend in the hearts of countless people. Ye Annuo, a table tennis talent from Qingdao, Shandong, used her nimble racket and unyielding spirit to write a stunning chapter in sports history. Drawn to table tennis at four, she won her first title and emerged as a rising star at seven, then joined the national team at nine. She fought through every obstacle on her way to the top of the world. Her serves danced like phantoms, her shots flas 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Our Ping-Pong Days 乒乒乓乓的我们 “Is that your answer?” “Yes.” The moment the national flag was raised, it became the finest gift they could give their motherland. It all began when she was 17 and met him, the one she could trust to watch her back, the one who could stand beside her at the top of the rankings. This is their era of dominance over world table tennis! From then on, her life held more than just a little white ball. It also held Datou, who never once made her pick up a little white ball. Here's to a left-handed lege 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 My Place in His Life 我的名分 In public: the strongest partners, an unbeatable mixed doubles team. In private: secretly falling for each other, showing their favoritism without shame. The court is a battlefield, and you are my source of confidence. Every swing of the racket says: With you by my side, I can do anything. He helps her reach the top and become world number one, yet can't even get the title of “boyfriend” he's been longing for. The gold medals are ours, the glory is ours. She stands by his side and wins every aw 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 I’m Here, and I’ll Always Be Here! 我在，一直都在！ When they’re together, it’s the most beautiful, hard-fought youth! I want to give them every beautiful moment and every little happiness. Please don’t read too much into it! They’re definitely a hundred times sweeter than what we get to see! 36Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 23 Your Unrestrained, Undivided Love 给你肆无忌惮的独宠 An athlete’s career is inherently grueling and monotonous, while competition in sports is all too real and ruthless. When Lan Shiyu’s dreams shattered along with her sweat, Zuo Chengyu picked up the pieces one by one and put them back together, helping her find the will to fight again. And so, these two kindred spirits came together. They encouraged each other to keep moving forward, each determined to fulfill their dream of standing at the top of the world! In the darkest of times, he gave her 176Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 24 A Brilliant Match with Qin 与钦共颖 The plot is entirely fictional. Please don't confuse it with real people. If you don't like it, please don't leave hateful comments. Just leave. This is mainly a story about rekindling an old romance. The first half is a little angsty, with sweetness mixed with heartbreak, but things get better later. 23Reads6.6Score314d adds
- 25 Reborn as a Superfan in the World of Sports 重生之我在体坛当粉头 Shh, this is the story of a fan who woke up one day and worked hard to make her way into Tiantan East Road. At first, she only wanted to ship the CP, but she ended up growing alongside the main characters. The story might not be very long, but it will definitely feel real. P.S. Shasha and Chuqin won't appear until after Chapter 50. The story follows the years in order, so don't rush, dear readers. 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 I Can Take On the Whole World Just by Pinching Your Cheek 捏你的脸我就可以打败全世界 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 A Table Tennis Encounter 乒乓相遇 As a professional table tennis player, Ruan Man has always known she carries more than just her own love of the sport: she also bears the honor of her country. She started learning table tennis at five and worked her way onto the national team. Though the road was hard, she never once thought of giving up. Playing her best and bringing glory to her country has always been her goal. One day, the team paired her with Jiang Zheng for mixed doubles, and they competed together in tournaments around t 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 You Are My Champion 你是我的冠军 Amid the bustling crowd, their eyes met and instantly drew them to each other. The person across from them seemed strangely familiar. “Who are you?” “Who are you?” “Hello, I’m a world champion!” “Hello, I guess you could say I’m an internationally famous actress.” Ma Shu couldn’t help laughing. “It’s not ‘you could say.’ You just are.” The two looked at each other and couldn’t help laughing. Maybe this was how fate began… 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 The Table Tennis World's Castoff: I Conquer the Globe With a System 乒坛弃子：我靠系统横扫全球 Once a table tennis prodigy, he was just one step away from making the national team when a sudden “accident” left him injured. His family gave up on him, his girlfriend betrayed him, and he became a “cripple” everyone could bully. The school team captain threw cash in his face and forced him to crawl beneath the table like a dog. “You idiot, crawl over here. Once you’re done, the money is yours...” Then a twist of fate gave him a second chance. With a gap emerging between generations of talent 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Longing Leads Me Home 思念如归 They were both national table tennis players for Country C. They met as children, grew up knowing each other, and were childhood sweethearts. But fate didn’t go their way. Various obstacles appeared along their competitive journeys, and the young couple had no choice but to break up and pursue their own futures. Three years later, the heroine returned in glory to the airport in Country C, becoming the new generation’s table tennis champion and the chairperson of the Twelve-Nation Athletes’ Union 209Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Sunlight Upon the Heart 心台之上的阳光 A fictional story about the bright little sun Sha and the bold little lion Tou, who journey through their youth together, fight for the same dream, and write the love story they long for. My new work is here, and I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 289Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 32 Rightfully Ours (Also Known as Our Story) 名正言顺【别名：我们的故事】 Gentle, sharp-tongued, sweet-looking, black-hearted top student × proud, carefree school bully who overthinks himself into falling in love Meeting someone is a beautiful thing in itself. Xu Zhi transfers to Haicheng No. 1 High School, where she finds friendship, meets a unique group of people, and encounters someone special. Sometimes Chen Xingye wonders, “What would my youth have been like without Xu Zhi?” The answer is, “It wouldn't have been.” The right people always find each other. If Xu Zh 61Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Anonymous Love Letter!! 匿名情书！！ The two have secretly been in love with each other, but neither dares to reveal their feelings. Careful testing of the waters, unmistakable favoritism, and an intense push and pull... After Paris, oh~ My dear readers, here's my new book~ Come take a look! If you have any suggestions, please share them. I'll make changes~ 34Reads—Score214d adds
- 34 Transmigrate into a Book: Chen Shi Wants Me to Die in Place of the Fan 穿书国乒：陈时让我替风扇死你 [I’ve started a new book, everyone!] Sha Feng was reading a novel when its heroine, A Shi, sent her into a rage. In the heat of the moment, she transmigrated into a book. Watch her turn the tide, change the story, kill A Shi with her own hands, and set the plot back on course! 5Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 35 Today's Sun Will Shine Brighter Than Yesterday's 今天的太阳会比昨天更耀眼 Why do we like them? Maybe our own youth was too ordinary, so we envy how bright and passionate theirs is. Maybe it's because we never had someone by our side who would stand firm no matter what happened. Maybe it's because they always choose each other, each other's first choice. Perhaps that's why we're moved by the pure and beautiful feelings between them. I believe everyone can meet the person who's right for them. (I've changed the names, so I won't use their real names.) 10Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 36 The Thousandth Sunrise 第一千次日出 A young master from Beijing's elite circle × a golden girl in government service Keep-your-distance type × bright little sun Allergic to seafood × afraid of the dark Peking University graduate student × Tsinghua University graduate student Best friend: He Jiajia; future brother-in-law: Liang Dapang Childhood friend: Guankai Synopsis: “Everyone says Sun Xiaosha was an unexpected twist in Wang Chuqin's life. Only he knows she was the reunion he had carefully planned over a thousand days and nights 29Reads7.1Score514d adds
- 37 Concerto of Flame and Ice 炽冰协奏曲 From a sickbed to the table, a boy gripped his paddle and forged the fiercest playing style, fueled by an unyielding will. A girl as pure as ice, meanwhile, controlled the pulse of the court with every silent spin. When these opposites, ice and fire, met across the small table, they sparked a blaze more ferocious than anyone could have imagined. The fiercest flames were born of the coldest resolve, and the sharpest edge of resilience came from the hottest desire. They became a mixed doubles team 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 The Lion Kisses the Shark 狮子亲吻鲨鱼 [Fanfic] [Theme: Them in a parallel world] A rebellious little lion and a warm, sunny shark. In a parallel world, they can be themselves without a care and grow stronger. Love has no time limit or reason. They pursue what they love, then run toward the person they love. They spent the first half of their lives pursuing their separate dreams, following their passions and what was in their hearts. Now, let them spend the rest of their lives loving each other. 18Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 39 He Says His Time Is Almost Up 他说已迟暮 Sun Yingsha always thought the line, “One day, you’ll understand that your future matters more than love. You’ll also understand that love is harder to come by than a bright future. But in the end, you’ll understand that the right person will be there in your future,” was beautifully said. But when she received the wedding invitation, she felt another sentence needed to be added: While chasing your future, don’t break the heart of someone who loves you. Don’t leave him waiting all alone... Sun 9Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 40 Across the Ping-Pong Table, She’s on My Side 球台两侧她只站我这边 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 The Capital’s Crown Prince Ignites Youth with the Fire of Table Tennis 京圈太子以乒乓之火，燃青春之名 In the bustling capital, there was a highly celebrated young master, Lu Yushen. Born into the most powerful family in the city, he had enjoyed endless wealth and luxury since childhood. But Lu Yushen wasn't some spoiled heir who cared only about having fun. He harbored a burning dream of playing table tennis. 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Prelude to Paris 巴黎前奏 [Genius girl × free-spirited boy] In the years when no one else could reach her, he pointed firmly to the left side of his chest. “She's right here.” He had placed her in his heart, but he couldn't say it out loud. After all these years, he could no longer tell what he felt for her. Whether it was liking or love, either one could be fatal. But he knew she had a bright future, and he couldn't hold her back. He didn't want to become an obstacle in her way. Wang Chuqin, if you had to describe you 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Shasha’s Number One Fanboy 莎莎的头号站哥 Almost all of Shasha's fans know that she has a superfan who follows her around and takes photos. He's famous for the quality of his photos, and he goes to every one of Shasha's matches. Every time, he carries his “big camera” and sits in the front row. Whether it's greeting her at the airport or watching her matches, you can spot him at every one of Shasha's public appearances. Most importantly, this fan is not only tall, but also a fierce defender, often on the front lines fighting antis. 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 The Little Ball Storm: The Soul of Table Tennis 小球风暴：乒乓之魂 My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 The Young Master of the Beijing Team Falls for the Little Miss of the Hebei Team 京队少爷爱上冀队小小姐 Sun Shasha is lively and spirited, resilient and brave, shining with a light all her own in the world of table tennis. Wang Chuqin is handsome and confident, determined and steadfast, a rising star on the Beijing team. They first meet on the table tennis court, and the instant their eyes meet, the wheels of fate begin to turn. From initial mutual admiration to falling deeply for each other, they weather every storm together and pursue their dreams side by side. Faced with pressure and challenges 36Reads—Score414d adds
- 46 Prince of Ping-Pong: So Heart-Fluttering! Who Says Unrequited Love Can't Be Sweet? 乒乓王子：超心动！谁说暗恋不甜 [Sweet romance + intense unrequited love + both leads are each other’s first and only love] [Table tennis prince Lin Beichen × badminton princess Luo Qianxing] I used to wonder what the most intense unrequited love in the world would look like. … “To love you, I’ve already poured everything out of myself. That’s why I don’t dare tell you.” “Coward. I’m not like you. When I like someone, I’ll tell her.” - Ten years ago, Luo Qianxing met Lin Beichen at a table tennis match. “Big brother, can I sha 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Ping-Pong Love: The Table Tennis Queen and Her Knights 乒乓恋曲：乒乓女王和她的骑士们 Competitive sports + sweet coming-of-age romance + wealthy families + mutual devotion + love at first sight At the much-anticipated Paris Olympics, 22-year-old rising star Gu Lingshuang stunned the world, winning gold in mixed doubles, women's singles, and the team event. With those three gold medals, she completed a table tennis Grand Slam and ushered in a new era of her own. Along the way, the table tennis queen forged her own legend and met many people who admired her: Lin Yuebin, her mixed-d 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Love Across the Ping-Pong Table 乒乓球台彼岸之恋 At the table tennis hall of the Training Bureau of the General Administration of Sport, sweat and dreams filled the air. This was where Wang Datou, the left-handed prodigy, first met the “Little Devil,” Sun Shasha. Their first impressions? One was a hot-tempered “walking ball of fluff,” the other a cool, appraising “little pufferfish.” Neither would yield, and each saw the other as stubborn as a mule. From their joyous embrace after first reaching the top at the Jakarta Asian Games, to the “I be 42Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 Left-Hand Slaps and Her Summer 左手拍与她的夏天 The boy once promised, “When we win a competition someday, we’ll take a lap around the arena too.” The girl promised in return, “If you lead me to victory, I’ll let you pinch my cheek.” Later, the boy kept his promise and claimed his girl with a gold medal, and the girl gave him the reward she had promised. Their once-in-a-lifetime Youth Olympic victory also became the best coming-of-age gift they could give each other. From the “youthful storm” of that year and their “once in a lifetime” achiev 390Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 The Sun We Missed Rises Again 错过的太阳重新升起 94Reads—Score—14d adds
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