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- 1 If You Like Each Other, Be Together 喜欢就在一起 Mutually devoted leads + age gap + sweet romance + fast-paced This is an everyday sweet romance! Nothing but affection, no angst. A novel isn’t real life; it’s a seasoning for life. May your days be sweet! Mo Ling, thirty-one, falls for Cen Yi, a twenty-two-year-old girl nine years his junior. He thinks it makes him a beast to have feelings for her, but since he’s fallen for her, wouldn’t it make him worse than a beast if he didn’t make a move? What do they love about each other? Their answers a 951Reads9.1Score10114d adds
- 2 A Tender Kiss Tears Through the Night 软吻撕夜 [Sweet, Well-Behaved Interpreter VS Cold, Arrogant, Scheming Young Master from a Wealthy Family] [Not a Strong Heroine / Secret Crush Becomes Reality / Devoted Love / Both Pure / Happy Ending] The prestigious Duan family of Hong Kong City has twin brothers, but their personalities are completely different. The older brother, Duan Zechen, is aloof and distant, and rarely smiles. He looks like his younger brother, except for a beauty mark at the corner of his left eye. The younger brother, Duan Ze 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 The One I Secretly Love Secretly Loves Me Too 暗恋的他也在暗恋我 [Mutual pining, love at first sight, a 20,000-character sweet bedtime read] A quick heads-up: a short story with a fast pace. Fang Tong had been secretly in love with Shen Mo for a year. Then, while out for hot pot with her coworkers, she ran into him. With a little help from their friends, the two successfully exchanged contact information... Shen Mo had been secretly in love with Fang Tong for a year. After they exchanged contact information, he took the initiative to pursue her, made their re 45Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 My Dream Guy's Ex-Girlfriend Got Divorced 男神的前女友离婚了 [Sweet romance] Shen Shumei stood at the door, her makeup impeccable. She looked at me, then at the man beside me. “Geng Yao, about what we talked about yesterday, I’d still like to discuss it with you in person...” “Oh.” Geng Yao cut her off immediately, then turned to me and said, “Yueyue, why don’t you head home first?” ??? Didn’t Geng Yao say he had plans to play ball with someone last night? Where’s my twenty-six-foot machete?! 50Reads7.9Score—14d adds
- 5 The Goddess's Ex-Boyfriend 捡漏女神的前男友 Chang Wan planned to scoop up the former boyfriend of the university's campus goddess. Mmm, mmm. After all, if an old-season Hermes bag tossed aside by the rich is still brand-new and expensive to ordinary people, then a man discarded by a successful woman must have something special about him too. Smitten by his looks, Chang Wan decided to make the first move. The problem was, why did he seem to be secretly enjoying it?! 4Reads8.7Score114d adds
- 6 The Rebellious Artist and His Easily Ruffled Manager 反骨艺人和他的炸毛经纪人 I Sent My Confession to the Wrong Person, and Years Later He Became My Boyfriend. Yan Ruo is a hugely popular star. As soon as I graduated, his sister hired me to be his manager. On a show, he revealed that someone had confessed to him back in school, and he’d wanted to say yes, but they disappeared. Then, after he entered showbiz, he ran into her again. I thought he had a secret first love I knew nothing about, until I found the confession letter I’d sent to my upperclassman in high school at h 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 An Uncontrollable Flutter 失控的悸动 Fast-paced, pure sweetness, dive right in [Older woman/younger man + devoted to each other + love at first sight + happy ending] [Gentle, thoughtful older woman × quiet, scheming puppy-like younger man] Through the long, silent years, Shen Nanzhou's world was always shrouded in gray. That is, until Wen Huaian appeared... The moment he saw her, his heart raced uncontrollably. She was like a ray of light, drawing him irresistibly toward her. “Would you be interested in modeling your hands?” His ch 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 A Tender Love, Just for You 予你缱绻温柔 [Secret love turned real + age gap + mutual devotion + two male leads and a female-lead couple] [Tang Yanran and Yu Chengze] A misunderstanding broke the bond between childhood sweethearts, and a year apart made their longing grow wild. When the truth finally came out, Tang Yanran used “love practice” as an excuse to cautiously draw closer to him. The push and pull as she approached and he retreated concealed the girl’s burning sincerity. After trying every trick in the book, she finally manage —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Bright Candles Reflecting on Snow 明烛映雪 Before I married Song Mingzhu, the Ghost General, I imagined what he looked like countless times. But when I finally saw him, all I felt was heartache. 66Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 10 She's a Little Hedgehog 她是只小刺猬 [Sweet Romance] Fang Hui had her eye on a guy, so her roommate arranged a group outing to bring them together. But the guy ended up falling for her other, two-faced roommate. Fang Hui waved a hand. “Men? Whatever. Bye is bye.” 47Reads8.9Score314d adds
- 11 Whose Wait Will Meet the Blossoms? 谁的等待恰逢花开 Su Wei went to her childhood friend’s dorm room to pick up a hard drive. The moment she walked in, she caught sight of a beauty fresh from the shower. Water droplets ran down his Adam’s apple and all the way to his defined abs… Her gaze began to wander. A T-shirt was promptly flung over her head, and a low, sensual voice sounded: “Sis, what are you looking at?” 10Reads8.1Score214d adds
- 12 A Peach Blossom Blooms for the Elm Tree 榆木开桃花 [Sweet Romance] The quirky student Tao Muxi falls in love at first sight with Yu You, a teacher she works with, but he rejects her advances. Once she discovers he's a teacher, she becomes even more hesitant to make a move. As they spend time together, Yu You is drawn to Tao Muxi, but their positions make it difficult for him to confess. Lin Yin, a supporting female character who has a crush on Yu You, repeatedly gives Tao Muxi a hard time, but Yu You always steps in to help. Convinced that Yu Yo 35Reads9.1Score—14d adds
- 13 A Socially Anxious Girl Chases Love and Keeps Embarrassing Herself 社恐追爱，反复社死 [Sweet romance] Su Xiao is a homebody author who writes fluffy, feel-good wish-fulfillment stories. When she added her editor on WeChat, she didn’t think much of it. She just muttered, “Lian Yi? Isn’t that the male lead in my story? That’s quite a coincidence.” Revising her manuscript had left her dizzy and exhausted, and she had no time to dwell on it. She sent off the story and fell straight asleep. The next day. Lian Yi: “Su Xiao, just how many times have you fantasized about me?” 94Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 14 After I Took a Tumble, I Decided to Stop Playing Hard to Get 摔了一跤后，我决定不矜持了 After Qi Hao took a tumble while hiking, she somehow came away with a truly shameless streak. She stuck to Pei Jiashen all day, kissing and hugging him and asking him to carry her, and was practically ready to make their intimacy known to the whole world. Pei Jiashen, meanwhile, was overjoyed. His girl had finally started making the first move, and he no longer had to keep holding himself back. What a relief. 63Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 15 My Childhood Friend Is Such an Attention Seeker 竹马是个显眼包 [Sweet romance] Childhood sweethearts who hadn’t seen each other in years happen to attend the same university. When Xie Xiaochong spotted the boy at the registration desk, she couldn’t help thinking how much time had changed them. She thought they’d greet each other like old friends, both on the verge of tears. Instead, right there in front of everyone, he shouted her childhood nickname: “Snotty!” Xie Xiaochong turned and walked away, cursing under her breath. What tears? Whenever she ran into 171Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 16 Couple for a Week 一周情侣 [Sweet Romance] After a breakup, her roommate forced her to sign up for “Couples for a Week.” Tong Xinyue went with an I-don't-care attitude, never expecting her assigned “boyfriend” to be her archenemy. He looked down at her, using his height to his advantage. “If we want the prize money, we're going to have to work together... really, really well.” 97Reads9.0Score1714d adds
- 17 My Mortal Enemy Is My Childhood Friend 与死对头是青梅竹马 [Bickering couple + Both leads are each other’s only one + College campus romance + Light, funny, sweet romance + Push and pull + He pursues her + Childhood betrothal + Healing + He only dotes on her + Personal growth + Youth in full bloom!] [Heroine: Mu Yao] In public: A fiery, prickly little pepper who talks back to the whole world and never admits defeat. In private: She says she can’t stand Lu Nanfeng, but her actions say otherwise. She gradually falls for him without realizing it. Personali 386Reads8.2Score10414d adds
- 18 Mr. Bodyguard, May I Borrow You for a While? 保镖先生，可以借你一用吗？ 53Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 19 The Bedwarmer's Reward 暖床有功 A Reward for Keeping the Bed Warm 8.6kReads—Score18414d adds
- 20 Whispers of Tender Affection 细语缠绵 [Complete] [Sweet romance with devoted leads + childhood friends + campus life] On graduation day, Han Qixia takes a bouquet of flowers, ready to confess to Bai Jingshuo. But around the corner, she witnesses someone else's confession. The girl, full of hopeful anticipation; the boy, polite and gentlemanly in his rejection. She asks, “Can we still be friends?” He answers, “No.” If her confession failed, couldn't they at least still be friends? Hidden in a corner, Han Qixia presses her lips togeth 1.9kReads8.9Score19014d adds
- 21 A Childhood Sweetheart Romance 青梅竹马的恋爱 [Childhood friends + campus romance + sweet indulgence + wealthy families] ...They went into the room, and sure enough, Shu Moran was lying on the bed. Mo Ran tucked her in, then lay down beside her. But Shu Moran crawled across the bed toward Mo Ran under the covers, poked her head out, and grinned foolishly at him. “What are you trying to do?” Shu Moran leaned close to his ear and said seductively, “I want your body tonight.” Before Mo Ran could react, Shu Moran suddenly sat up, flung off 126Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 22 Tempting My Little Plum Blossom 诱摘小青梅 [Insanely sweet, flirty romance + childhood sweethearts + size and height difference + mutual crush + long-planned pursuit] Fang Zhenzhen, the petite and stunning campus belle of C University, had a figure that drew the attention of countless male students. Then one day, an intimate photo of her and Yu Gui, the campus heartthrob from neighboring A University, suddenly appeared on the school forum, sending both campuses into a frenzy. In the photo, Yu Gui held a suitcase in one hand and cradled h 1.3kReads8.8Score17414d adds
- 23 On the Day of My Blind Date, My Dream Man Carried Me Into the Marriage Registry 相亲当天，我被男神抱着进民政局 [Whirlwind marriage + mutual pining + sweet romance + both leads are virgins] Complete [Meng Suyu loves to daydream] In her dream, her dream man became her new husband and wanted to kiss her. When she woke up, her dream man was carrying her into the marriage registry! Meng Suyu: “Isn’t this too fast? Shouldn’t we date first?” Jiang Chengyu: “Let’s get the paperwork done first. We can take our time dating after we’re married.” [Their first day living together] Looking at the man’s cool, chaste fa 322Reads9.0Score11114d adds
- 24 I Walked into His Room and Got Tangled Up by My Archenemy 误入他房，我被死对头狠狠缠住了 (Don't worry about the score. The results just came out. If you don't like it, please don't flame me. A kind word can warm you through winter; a cruel one can wound you even in summer.) [Both are each other's first and only love. Tsundere heiress X sharp-tongued, scheming young master. Childhood sweethearts. Secret crush.] Song Li never dreamed that the kind of plot where someone gets drunk, enters the wrong room, and has a one-night stand could actually happen to her. Getting carried away while 1.5kReads7.7Score12714d adds
- 25 Only My Best Friend Can Cure His Hidden Ailment 他的隐疾，只有我闺蜜能治 Only my best friend can cure his secret affliction. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 The Handsome Man in the Coffin Forced Me to Marry Him 被棺材里的美男强娶了 [A 20,000-word sweet bedtime novella: love at first sight + a fated encounter] Yan Qingluo fell off a cliff while hiking. Not only did she survive, she also got stuck with the handsome man in the coffin, who insisted that since she'd removed his talisman, she had to become his wife. A quick heads-up: This is a sweet novella with a fast-moving plot, perfect for bedtime reading. 396Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 27 After Her Identity Was Exposed, She and Her Newlywed Husband Played Along 掉马后，她和新婚老公对着演 After her cover is blown, she and her newlywed husband put on a show together. 31Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 After Becoming a 36D Heiress’s Trophy Wife, I Tore Up the Engagement Agreement 穿成36D豪门花瓶后，我反手撕了婚约 After Reincarnating as a Busty Heiress, I Tore Up the Engagement Contract 81Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 The Wild and Bad-Boyish Mr. Wei Keeps Coaxing His Soft-Hearted Sweetheart 野痞卫总又在诱哄他的心尖软 “Wei Xuan, smoking is bad for you. Why don’t you quit?” “If you want me to quit smoking, then be my girlfriend.” “Sure.” “What did you say?” “I said I want to be your girlfriend.” Later, when life forced her to give up on her dream of going to university, that somewhat unreliable guy said he'd work to support her. She laughed and cried at once. “I'll definitely marry you someday.” 2.7kReads8.5Score13714d adds
- 30 I Got Married to My Childhood Sweetheart on the Day We Broke Up 分手当天，我闪婚了青梅竹马 [Sweet Romance + Flash Marriage + Love After Marriage] Her boyfriend of over a year secretly got back together with the woman he had always loved. Heartbroken, Su Yimo got a call from her childhood friend, who said he needed someone to marry. And she actually agreed? Although they had grown up together, Gu Rui had always treated her like a child. To fulfill his grandfather’s dream, he could only pretend to marry Su Yimo. He thought it would all be an act, but he was the first to fall in love for 701Reads8.8Score10614d adds
- 31 Sweet Long-Distance Love, Our Hearts Never Wander 甜蜜异地恋，爱不分心 Sweet Long-Distance Love, Our Hearts Never Wander 71Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 You Like Me Too, Don’t You? 你也很喜欢我吧！ Lin Muruo wakes up in a hospital room in 2018, but her memories are frozen on the bloody car crash on the night of her divorce in 2025. Even stranger, her sworn enemy and husband, Ling Yunbo, storms in on a leg encased in a cast. His eyes hold a weariness and scrutiny she can't understand. They have both been reborn, carrying the souls and scars of 2025 in their 2018 bodies as they continue to fight and test each other. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 On the Third Day My Childhood Friend Moved In, the Neighbor Lost It 竹马入住第三天，邻居破防了 The neighbor lost it on the third day after my childhood friend moved in 873Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 My Online Dating Partner Is Actually My Boss 网恋对象竟是我老板 My Online Romance Turns Out to Be My Boss 301Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Five-Sugar Sweetness, Drunken Bliss 五分糖沉酣 [Arrogant, cocky heartthrob VS sweet-tempered little darling] [Childhood sweethearts + secret crush turns mutual + both devoted to each other + doting, flirtatious romance] Qi Heng is a born champion, famous for his arrogance among Beicheng’s wealthy elite. He has just one rule for deciding whether to show someone respect: it depends on his mood! Aside from his temper, the young master is top-tier in every way. He was the top science-stream scorer on the college entrance exam, and his bewitching 7.4kReads8.9Score92814d adds
- 36 Lost in the Clouds, With No Way Home 云深不知归途 [Cool, aloof, bad-boy-charismatic, secretly calculating male lead × sharp-witted, carefree female lead] This is a collection of short stories, full of absurd humor and lighthearted comedy, with plenty of sweetness and no angst. "My Husband Doesn’t Love Me" I married a man who didn’t love me. My husband was perfect in every way: a gentleman, refined and unbelievably handsome. He had only two flaws. First, he had been in a car accident a year ago and now spent his days in a wheelchair. Second, he 298Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 37 Sis, Are You Into Younger Guys? 姐姐，年下恋吗 [Sweet Romance] Isn't it perfectly normal to celebrate a breakup with a little drink? Unfortunately, Du Jiaojiao got carried away after drinking and had an indescribable encounter with the college student across the hall. The college student claimed Du Jiaojiao had made the first move, while Du Jiaojiao said she was too drunk to remember. “Older sister, what do you think about dating a younger man?” he asked. Du Jiaojiao: “W-wait... are you asking me to take responsibility?” 149Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 38 A Hot Kiss Like a Margarita 玛格丽特热吻 A collection of sweet little bedtime stories. 48Reads9.4Score—14d adds
- 39 I Thought You Were My Bro, but You Want Me to Be Your Wife 我把你当兄弟，你却想把我当老婆 I Thought of You as a Brother, but You Want to Make Me Your Wife 7Reads—Score114d adds
- 40 My Wife Is a Yoga Instructor 我的老婆是瑜伽教练 My Wife Is a Yoga Instructor 2.4kReads—Score3214d adds
- 41 At Nightfall, She Lures Him into Her Arms 入夜，诱她入怀 [Mutual devotion + both devoted to each other] That night, Jiang Yan gave Lu Ye her first time, but just as he thought he had the whole world, she vanished from his life without a trace. He searched for her like a man possessed, but found nothing. He swore he would make her regret it. Even if he watched her cry, he would never turn back to look at her. After nightfall, by the floor-to-ceiling window, he grips her slender waist and tempts her again and again: “We fit together so well. You won't 1.3kReads8.7Score10314d adds
- 42 A Beauty Mark Beneath His Lip and a Little Pear-Dimpled Smile 唇下痣和小梨涡 Sunshine boy × cries at the drop of a hat Everyone knew that the young master of the Ji family had been the center of attention since childhood, a darling of heaven who was out of everyone's league. He received so many love letters he could barely hold them, but never opened a single one. - One night, six years later, Zhu Guan'er was tipsy when Ji Zhao found her and took her home. Ji Zhao took his time winning her over, and Zhu Guan'er fell for him step by step. When she learned he had a first l 4.2kReads9.3Score75414d adds
- 43 Bride Won't Run Away, Moonlight Brother, Please Bring a Wedding Gift 新娘不逃婚，月光哥哥请随礼 The Bride Isn't Running Away, So Big Brother Moonlight, Bring a Wedding Gift 248Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 After I Saw the Bullet Comments, I Flash-Married the Richest Man 看见弹幕后，我和首富闪婚了 After Seeing the Comments, I Hastily Married the Richest Man 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 A Seductive Kiss! Whose Mortal Enemy Gets Held Close and Kissed Every Day? 诱吻！谁家死对头天天按在怀里亲 The animated series is now streaming! [Childhood friends + sworn enemies + married first, love later + secret crush becomes mutual + both inexperienced + bickering couple] [Beautiful, proud female urologist vs. scheming, devoted CEO] Si Yin and Duan Xiangze have been at each other's throats for over twenty years. Even their mothers call them "sworn enemies." At a holiday party abroad with their mutual friends, they get drunk, stumble into the wrong room, and she does it with him. "Si the Tease, 21.1kReads8.3Score1.8k14d adds
- 46 Reborn, I Cling to My Husband and Never Let Go 重生后我抱着老公大腿不撒手 Reborn + sweet romance In her previous life, Shen Yunzhi let a scumbag blind her to the truth and left the man who cherished her more than anything utterly heartbroken. Only at the very end did she realize who she truly loved. Given another chance, all she wanted was to kiss, cuddle, and be swept up in her husband’s arms. “Hubby, I love you.” “Hubby, let’s have a baby.” “Hubby, let’s...” Faced with his young wife’s unfiltered words, Fu Runze only wanted to devour her completely and leave her no 1.3kReads8.6Score10014d adds
- 47 My Childhood Sweetheart Follows Me Every Step 竹马步步相随 [Childhood friends]× [Mutual pining]× [Sweet romance] Their story began when they were children. Gu Jingcheng: Cool and handsome, quiet by nature, a rising star in Beijing's elite circles. Tang Shuyao: Delicate and lovely, cheerful by nature, a beautiful painter. Gu Jingcheng held the woman in his arms, his eyes brimming with intense love. “Shuyao, are you leaving again?” His voice was low and husky, his eyes betraying his restraint and self-control. Tang Shuyao smiled as she met his gaze. Her 1.1kReads9.1Score10214d adds
- 48 The Puppy Who Calls Me Big Sis 叫姐姐的小狼狗 The Puppy Who Calls Me Big Sister 32Reads—Score214d adds
- 49 After the Fire Chief Set His Sights on Me 被消防队长盯上后 After the Fire Chief Set His Sights on Me 6Reads—Score214d adds
- 50 I Spoiled the Emperor Rotten 我把皇上宠上天 I Spoiled the Emperor Rotten 7Reads—Score314d adds
