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- 1 I Seduced Her with a Plan Long in the Making 诱她，蓄谋已久 Completed + married first, fall in love later + both leads are inexperienced + secret love becomes mutual + sweet romance + feel-good wealthy-family drama Proud, high-born young lady × cunning, devoted younger man Everyone in their circle knows that Jiang Xingli will marry no one but Zhou Lüchuan. After all, her pursuit of him was a grand spectacle, and she stopped at nothing. With the wedding fast approaching, Jiang Xingli returned home early to surprise her fiancé, only to catch Zhou Lüchua 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Marrying You Was Part of My Plan All Along 娶你，是我蓄谋已久 Su Qiqi is a gifted couture designer who has secretly loved Qin Shuyu for ten years. Then she sees him getting close to someone else for the sake of a business deal. Heartbroken, she gets drunk at a bar and nearly falls prey to a lecher, but Jian Mingchuan comes to her rescue. After one passionate night together, she deeply regrets it. To her surprise, Jian Mingchuan is the CEO of Ming University, and he demands that Qiqi take responsibility. Then Qin Shuyu suddenly comes back, pursuing her ag 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 A Long-Laid Plan: The Cold CEO Lu Coaxes Her in a Soft Voice 蓄谋已久，高冷陆总他低声诱哄 [Both leads are faithful to each other + married first, love later + a long-planned romance + secret love becomes mutual + reunion after a long separation.] An accident took Gu Momo's parents' lives, leaving her an orphan at just nine years old. With her dying breath, her mother arranged for her to marry into the Zhao family, ensuring she would have no worries about food or clothing for the rest of her life. But he had no love for her, and she had no feelings for him. On the very day they went t 289Reads7.4Score3914d adds
- 4 Mr. Jing’s Long-Standing Scheme 景先生的蓄谋已久 [Quiet, playful teacher vs. heir to the Jing Group] [Married first, fall in love later + childhood sweethearts] Li Yu’s second meeting with Jing Jing was at the marriage registration office. Even after they’d signed the papers, she still couldn’t understand why this man had chosen her. Li Yu thought it would be enough if they could get along peacefully, since that would let her move out of her family home. But Jing Jing seemed to grow more and more clingy. He wanted to feed her at meals, coax he 144Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 5 The Tycoon I Was Hired by a Masked Man to Seduce Was Him All Along 面具人让我引诱的财阀竟是他自己 [Question: Someone mysterious offers you two billion and tells you to seduce a tycoon, but the tycoon proposes as soon as you meet. What do you do?] Lu Kexin faced this very question when the Lu family was on the verge of bankruptcy and her fiancé was pressuring her to become a soulless, dependent vine. She decided to take both. She thought that after a year of contractual marriage, a huge divorce settlement would be waiting for her. But then she discovered that divorce wasn't an option at a 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Young Master Si's Long-Laid Plans 司少蓄谋已久 (The leads are childhood sweethearts; married first, love later; both are inexperienced; happy ending; completed) Si Mohan is the CEO of a publicly listed company. One day, he lures his wife into the office and makes her his secretary. At work, they’re boss and employee; at night, they bicker constantly and can’t stand the sight of each other. Si Mohan doesn’t mind. The girl is already his, so it doesn’t matter if she keeps giving him a hard time. Until one day, Nan Yi learns the truth and rushe 125Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 7 Planned for So Long, Given to You with All My Heart 蓄谋已久，情深予你 [A long-planned pursuit] “Let’s get married.” Wen Qiyue is stunned, but Gu Siyu coaxes and tricks her into marrying him. She thinks they’ll be respectful but distant after the wedding, only to find Gu Siyu has dropped his cold facade. “Honey, give me a hug.” “Honey, you can only be on my side.” Wen Qiyue rubs her forehead. “Was this man possessed after we got married?” But the man keeps pushing his luck, and Wen Qiyue is utterly wrapped around Gu Siyu’s little finger. After all, she can’t resist 367Reads8.3Score10114d adds
- 8 Deliberate Seduction: My Childhood Friend Is Plotting Against Me! 蓄意撩惹：竹马对我图谋不轨！ The man moved closer, his low voice laced with temptation. “Baby, when are you going to make our relationship official, hmm?” The young woman blushed and stammered, “I... I haven't decided yet...” “Sooner rather than later, baby, hmm?” … After they married, Lin Sang became more and more spoiled by her husband, until she could get away with anything. At a press conference: “Mrs. Gu, you've gotten a little rounder lately. Is there happy news on the way?” The young woman glared at the man, puffing 154Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 9 I Flash-Married Kyoto’s Crown Prince, and Now I’m Doted on Like Crazy 闪婚京都太子爷，被宠翻天了 [Devoted husband + age gap + long-planned romance + sweet, devoted couple] On the eve of her engagement, she caught her half-sister, Wen Yanzi, putting on quite a show with her fiancé, Sun Jingchu, at a hotel. So she grabbed a businessman she thought was perfectly ordinary. “Ninth Master Mo, let’s get married.” Mo Xuanyuan was ecstatic inside, but tried to suppress the corners of his mouth from turning up. “Wen Xiaoguai, do you know what you’re saying?” Wen Wanhe knitted her delicate brows. “Wha 130Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 10 The Best Wine Takes Time 最好的酒，需要等待 [A love that goes both ways + Ten years of waiting for love + Devoted husband + Healing through trauma, one-on-one romance] After secretly loving a winemaker for ten years, the young heir to a winery was prompted by his younger sister to “steal” her away at a matchmaking event. He carefully laid his plans over the next two months and married her. Before the wedding, he protected her quietly. Afterward, he openly spoiled her. It was a love story that went both ways, from unspoken devotion to an 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Mr. Lu Has Been Plotting This for a Long Time 陆总他蓄谋已久 (Marriage first, love later + long-planned romance + slow and steady + age gap) *An elegant, gentle heiress VS an aloof, celibate business magnate Everyone in Jincheng knows that President Lu has always been a cold, distant man who seems to warn everyone to keep their distance. No one ever expected him to accept the marriage arrangement his family made for him. His match is a famous socialite and beauty of Jincheng, but some people still refuse to believe Lu Yan could fall in love. They think he 268Reads8.7Score10514d adds
- 12 Sinking into the Thorny Rose 沉沦刺瑰 (Powerful, ruthless man in a suit × beautiful, fair-skinned good girl) (Brutal boxing champion vs. beautiful painter + the second male lead takes the lead + secret love comes true + sweet romance + size difference + both virgins) Everyone knew Lin Yuexi was the canary Feng Zejing had kept for over half a year. She stayed by his side, gentle and obedient, never competing for anything. But she was an illegitimate daughter, someone he couldn’t show off and had to keep hidden. When Feng Zejing’s fir 947Reads7.3Score10914d adds
- 13 When a Shanghai Socialite Meets a Rugged Northeastern Man 当沪圈娇花撞上东北糙汉 Ruan Jiaojiao, the undisputed little princess of Shanghai's social scene, grew up amid the extravagant glamour of the old foreign concessions. She lived in a luxurious riverside villa on the Bund, with a wardrobe full of designer labels like Balenciaga and Chanel. She frequented exclusive private clubs, sipped rare vintage wines, and was surrounded by friends eager to please her. Her life was as polished as a fairy tale. One day, on a whim, Ruan Jiaojiao decided to travel to the distant, unfamil 375Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 After We Married, I Learned My Husband Had Been Plotting to Win Me All Along 结婚后，发现老公对我蓄谋已久 [Both leads are devoted only to each other; bright, independent heiress × calculating, devoted CEO; the heroine falls in love after marriage; the hero’s secret crush comes true; sweet romance; happy ending] When the news broke that the Ming family, the richest in Shanghai, and the Ho family, a century-old Hong Kong dynasty, were joining their families through marriage, it caused a stir both on the mainland and in Hong Kong. Everyone lamented that this was yet another loveless business alliance. 1.1kReads7.4Score10114d adds
- 15 He'd Planned It for Years, and the Capital's Top Heir Forced Me to Marry Him 蓄谋已久，我被京圈太子强娶了 [Sweet, clearheaded young artist who acts obediently × calculating, devoted heir] [Mutual pining + madly in love but still falling for each other after marriage + male lead has been plotting for ages + second male lead's redemption arc] - Lin Miao thought Zhou Ze'an would be her salvation. Until she heard him say in a mocking tone, “A useless woman is only good for marrying and keeping at home.” Lin Miao called off the engagement without hesitation and walked away. But halfway down the road, she 2kReads8.2Score26114d adds
- 16 He Murmured Softly, “Be Good and Call Me Hubby” 他低声轻哄，乖叫老公 [Longtime Secret Crush + Sweet Romance + Putting Scumbags in Their Place + One-on-One Romance + Mutual Flirting + Both Pure] After someone set her up, Nan Yan woke up in bed with her ex’s uncle and ran away in a panic. She thought that if she just kept quiet, she and her ex’s uncle would never have anything to do with each other again. But two months later, she found out she was in the early stages of pregnancy. On the day her admirer confessed to her, he held her captive in his arms. “I’m not 2.9kReads9.0Score42114d adds
- 17 It Was All Planned: My Ex's Brother Steals Me Away in Broad Daylight and Flirts with Me in Secret 蓄谋已久，前任亲哥他明抢暗撩 [Sweet romance + devoted leads] Wen Yu was dumped by her fiancé. “Our families think the betrothal arranged when we were babies was a bit too ridiculous, and that we’re not right for each other.” She smiled faintly. “I agree.” The moment her fiancé turned to leave, Wen Yu clenched her fists. She didn’t love him either. But how could she let him save face? She was a woman who always had to come out on top! She’d get married in a flash, just to beat him to it! Then everyone would know she was the 2.9kReads9.1Score36514d adds
- 18 Ultimate Seduction: President Gu Insists on a Flash Marriage 极致诱哄，顾总偏要闪婚 [Marry First, Love Later + Both Pure + Devoted Second Male Lead Takes the Lead] On their anniversary, Zhou Yingchen left Lin Yuxi behind to attend the birthday party of his “best buddy,” Jiang Yuqing. Even when Jiang Yuqing openly declared her love for him in her social media posts, Zhou Yingchen didn’t think much of it, insisting their relationship was nothing but pure friendship between a man and a woman. “Zhou Yingchen, let’s break up.” “Lin Yuxi, have you lost your mind? You think you can fi 1.1kReads7.2Score10514d adds
- 19 A Care Manual for Gummy Bear 小熊软糖饲养手册 [Mutual healing × secret love comes true × long-planned romance × marriage first, love later × foodie sweetheart × scheming heartthrob × honest communication × both leads are devoted to each other] In her senior year of high school, Su Tang awkwardly fell for her childhood friend, Shen Xiting. Desperate to chase that bright light, the food-loving girl went to great lengths to lose weight. At university, she finally worked up the courage to confess, only to be left even more lost and full of self 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 A Tipsy Seduction: The Abstinent Uncle Grips the Blind Girl by the Waist and Coaxes Her into a Kiss 醉撩，小瞎子被禁欲小叔掐腰诱吻 [A male lead who has been plotting this for ages + the second male lead desperately chasing his wife + maximum tension + both leads are each other's only partners] [Cool, delicate beauty with a wild side, an artisan of traditional intangible cultural heritage incense blending × seductive, scheming, insatiable, refined scoundrel of a faux-cold Buddhist] Wen Jiu lost her sight and was taken in by the Yan family, becoming Yan Sirang's little shadow. But on the day she confessed her feelings, she ov 136Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 21 Tantan Has My Heart 檀檀入我心 [Sweet Romance + Age Gap + Long-Standing Schemes + Both Virgins + One-on-One Romance + Love-Struck Male Lead] “You are my first choice” - Xu Tan, a student in Jing University’s dance department, has a slender, supple waist and a captivating grace in every movement. Everyone at Jing University knows that this fairy-like beauty broke up with the boyfriend she had been dating for only three months because he cheated on her. Everyone felt sorry for Xu Tan for a long time, assuming that being cheate 1kReads8.7Score14814d adds
- 22 A Rich and Refined Marriage in the Capital 京婚韫浓 A down-on-her-luck, calculating little beauty (a pianist) VS a possessive, jealous big-shot CEO who gets red-eyed with love (a powerful figure in Beijing’s elite circles) Both are pure and devoted + ensemble cast + taking advantage of a vulnerable moment to steal her away + marriage first, love later + a long road to winning his wife back Original title: Stealing Her Heart! The Powerful Beijing Tycoon Spoils His Precious Wife The collapse of the Xu family, one of Beijing’s elite, leaves Xu Zhiyi 504Reads7.7Score10314d adds
- 23 The Night of the Sky-High Auction: The Capital's Tycoon Plots to Steal Her Heart 天价落槌夜，京圈大佬蓄谋夺爱 [Sweet Romance + Flirtatious Chemistry + Marriage Before Love + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + Regretful Ex Tries to Win Her Back + A Touch of Comedy] Radiant, clear-headed beauty and auctioneer vs. devoted, scheming heir of a powerful capital family He Wenzhi left her in the rain to rush to another woman. Li Wan stepped into the downpour, and a black umbrella appeared over her head. She got into Shi Yanzhou's car. When it pulled up outside a hotel, she witnessed her boyfriend cheating with h 1.4kReads8.5Score17914d adds
- 24 My Ex Has Been Plotting This for a Long Time 前男友蓄谋已久 A reunion after years apart + rekindled romance + a long-planned scheme + mutual secret crushes Yin Zhixia never imagined that the new recruit from Peking University would be the ex-boyfriend she’d callously broken up with six years ago! Her ex-boyfriend took her hand and gave her a professional smile. “Ms. Yin, I look forward to working with you!” “…” As Yin Zhixia was wondering if she should fire him, her ex-boyfriend somehow became her neighbor too! “What a coincidence, Ms. Yin. Who knew we 379Reads9.1Score—14d adds
- 25 A Seduction Gone Wild! The Scheming Tycoon Pretends to Be Sweet and Coaxes Her Into a Whirlwind Marriage 爆撩！腹黑大佬装乖热吻诱哄闪婚 Pure romance, married first and fell in love later, the second male lead fights hard to win her over, a groveling pursuit of his wife, sweet and indulgent On the day he proposed, her boyfriend of many years walked out in front of everyone with a fake heiress in his arms. Proud as she was, Xue Yujing promptly announced that she was breaking up with Huo Yanting. Huo Yanting didn’t take it seriously. Xue Yujing loved him more than life itself; how could she possibly let him go? That is, until Xue Y 316Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 26 Deadly Tenderness 致命温宠 Everyone knew that Li Beichen had no attachments, no weaknesses, and no compassion. He was cold-blooded and seemed to lack all human emotion and desire. But Su Jin knew him as gentle and charming. He would coax her softly, and if she wanted the stars, he would go and pluck them from the sky. He had loved her for so long that she could only spend her whole life repaying him. [A Little Bonus Scene]✎: Mrs. Li was pregnant. Someone came rushing back from abroad, grinning from ear to ear for days 1.5kReads8.8Score12714d adds
- 27 A Tormented Love Beneath the Abyss 深渊下的虐恋 (Devoted couple + possessive love + angsty romance + secret love + domineering CEO + wealthy family) Male lead: Yan Shaoxing, 192 cm tall, a little unhinged, but not too bad. Female lead: Xia Wen, 165 cm tall, a delicate little rabbit. Naturally well-behaved and timid, her depression makes her seem even more vulnerable. Setting: Jinyang. It's been two years, but the nightmare of those four years still haunts Xia Wen. She thought she could recover and start over once she left school. Who knew tha 2.6kReads8.6Score10814d adds
- 28 After My Obsessive Sister Claimed Me for Herself, There's No Escape 被疯批妹控强取豪夺后，逃不掉了 Possessive Love + Forced Romance + Mutual First Love + The Husband Chases His Wife to Win Her Back + Madman + Obsessive Possessiveness + Mutual Healing An accident robbed Xia Chunin of both her parents and claimed the life of the boy who had been living with her family. Seven years later, trapped and desperate, Xia Chunin saw a face exactly like his. “Brother, is that you?” “I've missed you so much.” The man coldly pushed her away. “No.” - Wen Shi, the feared ruler of Baicheng. He was ruthless 1kReads—Score—14d adds
- 29 The Beauty Called Off Her Engagement, and the Chaste Tycoon Lost His Cool 人间尤物退婚后，禁欲大佬折了腰 [Marriage first, love later + long-planned seduction + sizzling chemistry + sweet romance + both leads are each other's only ones] A gorgeous, sharp-tongued beauty * a scheming, abstinent, secretly passionate big shot. Leng Hua and her first love, Song Yan, were deeply in love and had gotten engaged early. Then the Leng family went bankrupt. Song Yan said, “Hua Hua, wait a little longer for the wedding. Once I've taken care of my family's affairs, I'll marry you.” And so Leng Hua waited, with no 4kReads9.1Score40614d adds
- 30 Deep in the Courtyard: Fate Has Me Falling for You 庭院深深之命中注定我爱你 Though they were worlds apart, a scheme brought them together after one night of passion left Jiang Xingwan pregnant. She struggles to adjust to life among the wealthy. But with the endless rules of high society and her fiancé Qin Huaixin’s well-matched childhood sweetheart to contend with, what future awaits Jiang Xingwan in this sprawling old mansion? Jiang Xingwan once made a wish upon the fireworks: “I hope Qin Huaixin leads the Qin Group beyond Asia and onto the world stage.” Qin Huaixin: 528Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 A Carefully Planned Whirlwind Marriage: Dr. Wen Is Head Over Heels 闪婚蓄谋已久，温医生他超爱 [Sweet romance + secret crush + whirlwind marriage + childhood friends + both untouched + happy ending] [Frank, impulsive lawyer vs. steady, meticulous psychologist] Raised in an all-female household, Cen Yan had made it to twenty-six without the word “marriage” appearing anywhere in her life’s dictionary. By chance, she and her childhood friend, psychologist Wen Yuzhou, became a couple. The reserved doctor she remembered soon turned into a “kissing addict” who was always asking for a kiss. At h —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 My Best Friend’s Uncle Is a Pretentious Gentleman 男闺蜜小叔是个假正经 A cool, aloof beauty from the Central Plains × a ponytailed, Mary Sue-esque tycoon from Beijing’s business world [Marriage first, love later + age gap + devoted husband vibes + gentle to only one person + mutual devotion] She has mild psychological trauma. Ling Xiao is the man destined to heal her. Her grandfather summoned You Ya home and announced something she could hardly believe: she was to return to a normal life. She was engaged, and the groom’s family would soon come to propose… You Ya wa 82Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 33 The Ultimate Charmer: The Pretty, Fragile Darling Is Smothered in Affection 顶级撩宠：漂亮小可怜被娇溺缠哄 A powerful, doting husband x a pampered, pitiful girl with a terrible reputation - Jiang Youwan had a terrible reputation and nothing but a pretty face to her name. Rumor had it she had not only hooked up with the eldest son of the top-tier Huo family, but had deliberately gotten pregnant with the family’s precious little heir to secure her place in the family. Everyone was green with envy, but before long, news spread through their circle that the two had broken up The eldest Huo son had found 2.3kReads9.0Score28514d adds
- 34 The Sweet Little Darling Cried, and the Cool, Reserved Master Gu Snapped His Prayer Beads 小乖宝哭哭，清冷顾爷扯断了佛珠 [Both Virgins + Possessive Sweet Romance + Seven-Year Age Gap + Mutual Secret Crush + Irresistibly Flirtatious Married Life] [Cool, abstinent, aloof Buddhist gentleman VS gentle on the outside, strong within, sweet and adorable girl] At nineteen, the lonely and helpless Wen Ran met the noble, mysterious, immensely powerful and celibate Gu Yuhan at her best friend’s birthday party. She fell for him at first sight. Everyone said older men were hard to pursue, but Wen Ran swore she had never meant 2.4kReads8.8Score32314d adds
- 35 I Flirted with My Ex After Losing My Memory, and We Went Straight to a Doting Flash Marriage 失忆后撩到前任，直接闪婚被宠疯 [Mutual First Love + Whirlwind Marriage + Marriage Before Love + Rekindled Romance + Sweet Romance] [Sequel: Her Second First Love] Driven to the brink by her family’s pressure to get married, Jian Qingyuan runs away to the capital. At a cafe, she falls at first sight for an outrageously handsome man. She makes the first move: “Sir, want to get married? I’m well-behaved and won’t cling to you!” Fu Yuchuan looks at the woman before him, who has completely forgotten him, his gaze dark and unreadab 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Passionate Love in the Capital and Hong Kong 京港浓情 [He secretly loved her + both leads are each other’s first, one-on-one romance + age gap, powerful man from the Hong Kong, Macau, and capital social circles x delicate college student] Chu Zhi had been adrift since the day she was born, until the Bo family took her in. To survive in the Bo household, she had no choice but to spend every day currying favor with the young master of the Bo family. The young master was handsome, but a little mean. He was always picking on her for the sake of another 2.7kReads8.3Score28014d adds
- 37 My Best Friend's Uncle Has Been Plotting This for Ages, but the Little Rose Can't Escape 闺蜜小叔蓄谋已久，小玫瑰逃不掉 "Daddy-type boyfriend + long-planned seduction + eight-year age gap + sweet romance with both leads devoted only to each other + sugary love story" "Soft and sweet Shanghai heiress & scheming, calculating big shot from Beijing" Everyone in the capital says that Lu Zhan, head of the Lu family, is into men. Lan Xi tries to dig up Lu Zhan's private secrets to gain followers and boost her account's popularity. Using her best friend's connection, she manages to move into Lu Zhan's home. "Uncle, they 4.8kReads9.0Score38214d adds
- 38 A Tender Kiss in Spring Harbor 娇吻春风港 The short drama adaptation, A Kiss in Spring Harbor, is now streaming. Hong Kong's top tycoon × clear-headed, beautiful ingenue [Devoted to each other + sweet romance + age gap + long-planned pursuit + simmering tension + imperfect characters] The first time they met, Rong Yanxiu asked her, “Classmate Wen, how are your grades?” After that, he quietly worked his way into her life. Their relationship was hard to define, and the flirtation between them was subtle and uncertain, so she chose to run 7.6kReads8.9Score95014d adds
- 39 Half Coaxed, Half Spoiled, I Fell into His Tender Trap 半哄半宠，落入他温柔陷阱 [Marriage Before Love] [Sweet romance] [Whirlwind marriage] [Powerful man lowers his head] [Overwhelming possessiveness] (Gentle, elegant beauty / slow to warm up) ✖ (Steady, powerful man) Meng Jingsi was forced to break up with her first love and marry the “perfect man” her parents had chosen. She always believed in treating each other with respect and courtesy, and fulfilled her “marital duties” to the letter, leaving no room for complaint. Zhou Zhengyan held a powerful position, and countle 4.9kReads8.4Score41114d adds
- 40 The Mad CEO's Obsessive Love: He Pins Me Against the Wall Every Day 疯批总裁强制爱，天天把我摁墙上 [Powerful CEO + Mutual Firsts + Coercive Love] Qiao Sha only wanted to take a part-time job to help support her family, but she unexpectedly crossed the Sheng family’s powerful head. The man wielded immense power. No matter how she tried to run, she could never escape his grasp. He said, “Give birth to an heir, and I’ll let you go.” At first, she believed him. But every time, he coaxed and deceived her, keeping her firmly by his side. When Qiao Sha finally found a chance to flee the castle, she 2.9kReads8.7Score21514d adds
- 41 Sweet Flirting After Marriage! The Beijing Tycoon Has Been Plotting This for Ages 婚后甜撩！京圈大佬蓄谋已久 (The score is low because it just started. It’s super sweet and complete.) Male lead takes the top spot + secret crush comes true + mutually devoted sweet romance + long-planned love + they communicate openly + marriage first, love later + slow-burn romance + flirty sweetness + prominent family [Fake gentleman | sometimes acts all coy and calculating | loves doing mental arithmetic | capital’s powerful elite vs sweet yet sassy | loves boldly, hates boldly | Jiangnan beauty | little princess] Nan 6.4kReads8.4Score48714d adds
- 42 Mrs. Ying, Mr. Ying Has a Secret Crush on You 应太太，应先生他暗恋你 [Substitute + unattainable first love + groveling arc + long-planned romance + second male lead takes the lead] The day Wen Yao caught Jiang Sihuai kissing the woman he had always loved, torrential rain was pouring down. She was soaked through, while the man behind her held an umbrella to shield her from the rain. His hand covered her eyes, warmth meeting cold. Wen Yao's lashes trembled despite herself. His cool, low voice sounded beside her ear. “Don't look. It'll hurt your eyes.” He never wast 1.3kReads8.9Score13814d adds
- 43 Secretly Plotting 偷偷蓄谋 [Cold, Cunning CEO × Sweet Little Princess, Six-Year Age Gap] [Marriage First, Love Later + Long-Held Schemes + Sweet Romance] The Xu family had a little princess, with twin older brothers and parents who had doted on her since she was a child. She grew up carefree, wanting for nothing and spoiled rotten. At twenty-two, the Xu family joined forces with the Ji family through marriage, and she married Ji Chengze, a refined and aloof man whose methods in business were ruthless. Xu Wan was afraid of 3kReads9.1Score34614d adds
- 44 My Fiancé Stood Me Up Before We Could Get Our Marriage License, Then His Younger Brother Took His Chance 领证前失约，未婚夫弟弟趁虚而入 [Contemporary Romance + Younger Brother Steals the Girl + Long-Planned Pursuit + Devoted Husband + Sweet Romance + Scheming Male Tea + Marriage First, Love Later + One-on-One + Dotes on Her Alone + Powerful CEO] Just minutes before they were due to register their marriage, her fiancé, Pei Tingshen, decided to put it off, turned the car around, and went to the hospital to visit his childhood sweetheart, who had just returned from abroad. Shen Ruoxi delivered one final warning over the phone. “If 26.2kReads8.6Score3.7k14d adds
- 45 You Are in the Northern Sea 北冥有予 The first time Zhan Nianbei met Shang Yu, he was twelve and she was two: a chubby, fair-skinned little girl with two buns in her hair and big, round, jet-black eyes fixed on him. In her sweet little voice, she called out, “Hello, big brother!” He admitted that he envied Shang Wei for having such a pretty, adorable little sister. He wanted to take her home and raise her himself. By the time Shang Yu had blossomed into a graceful young woman, Shang Wei was giving Zhan Nianbei a cold look. “She’s s 14.4kReads9.0Score1.6k14d adds
- 46 Love at First Sight: The CEO Won't Let Go of His Adorable Beauty 见色起意，娇娇小美人被霸总缠上 [Long-Planned Scheme + Love at First Sight + Marriage Before Love + Devoted Couple] [Sweet, Delicate Beauty vs. Scheming CEO] Wen Xu and Jiang Yan first met at an upscale club called “Midu,” where the atmosphere was charged with flirtation. The Wen family went bankrupt overnight. With red-rimmed eyes, she pleaded, “Mr. Jiang, please help me.” The handsome man cornered Wen Xu. His fingers brushed her tender red lips as he coaxed her, “Four hundred billion is no small sum. I’m a businessman, Miss 4.8kReads9.1Score49114d adds
- 47 Lawyer Huo, Be Any Meaner and I'll Cry 霍律师你再凶，我可就要哭了 1v1, devoted only to each other: the sharp-tongued, scheming Lawyer Huo, famous in Beijing’s elite circles, and the fair, gorgeous little crybaby Male lead: The crown prince of Beijing’s elite circles. He “runs away from home” to start his own law firm and is the grim reaper of the legal world. He’s vicious with his words at first, then humbly pursues his wife later. Pure-hearted female lead: An overseas student with three degrees, skilled in psychology. A “good girl” with a rebellious streak, 10.2kReads8.6Score1.4k14d adds
- 48 After a Whirlwind Marriage to a Devout Monk, He Held Me Close and Loved Me Until I Cried 和佛子闪婚后，被抱进怀里宠到哭 (The novel just received its first rating, so it will rise over time) [She falls in love after marriage + his secret love becomes reality + her ex begs her to take him back + sweet everyday romance + both leads are romantically inexperienced] [Gentle, beautiful composer vs. devoted, scheming business tycoon] Nan Chu loved Lu Si for nine years, but on the very day they went to register their marriage, she caught him flirting in bed with someone else. “She’s an orphan. She’s not good enough for me 818Reads9.2Score12614d adds
- 49 I Accidentally Had a Whirlwind Marriage with a Jealous CEO 一不小心和醋精总裁闪婚了 [Jealous CEO Husband] vs. [Sexy, Sweet, Flirtatious Wife] [Long-Standing Plan] + [Sweet Romance] + [Both Pure] + [They Spoil Each Other] + [Flirty] Frustrated and restless, Su Yan went to a bar on a whim. One Long Island Iced Tea later, her whole life had taken a new turn... And by a twist of fate, she picked up a CEO husband! Her CEO husband was a certified jealous guy! She talked to someone else, and he got jealous. She glanced at someone else, and he got jealous. She smiled at someone else, 3.5kReads9.2Score33714d adds
- 50 My Heart Flutters! Brother Bo's Sweet Little Darling Has Sparkling Eyes 心动！薄哥哥的小乖宝眼睛亮晶晶 [Sweet, swoony romance + a high-IQ, wealthy older man + a carefully laid plan] Abandoned by everyone overnight and left with nowhere to go, Jiang Ning was nearly driven to her death when she unexpectedly ran into the gloomy boy who had once stayed at her family's home as a child. That boy had grown into a powerful man who could turn the tide of the world with a wave of his hand. She looked at him timidly. “Could you take me in?” The man lowered his eyes and pulled her into his arms. Six months l 3.1kReads9.2Score32814d adds
