Novels like Next Time, Let's Both Be Braver
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- 101 A Straight Man Is Shocked! A Straight Man Wants It! A Straight Man Gets It! 直男震惊！直男想要！直男得到！ [Two male leads + both virgins + shou's perspective + happy ending + two straight guys falling for each other + mutual devotion] Lu Chuan transmigrates into the world of an interactive novel game that's shocked the entire internet. Whenever the male lead, Qin Zhou, reaches zero affection for a female character, the world resets, and Lu Chuan is mercilessly erased too. As a straight guy stuck in a setup like this, he figures it has nothing to do with him. Better to keep his head down and grow str 5.4kReads8.5Score51814d adds
- 102 He Says This Is Just Bromance?! 他说这是兄弟情？！ Lin Che is the holder of an SSS-rank Stillsea Spirit Mark, with the ability to heal and soothe absolutely. But he also has an “side effect” that no one cares about: his “Deep Sleep Field” makes every living thing within ten meters drowsy. He is used to being unconsciously surrounded by crowds, used to being awake as a luxury, and used to swallowing the word “trouble” rather than speaking it. Lu Xiao is the holder of an SSS-rank Blazing Prairie Spirit Mark, with the ability to create and resonate 270Reads—Score—14d adds
- 103 Forced to Be His, Bound by Deep Affection 强制占有墨染情深 Power couple, forced love, and a groveling chase to win back his wife. Fu Jingshen, a top tycoon, sets his sights on Shen Yan, a genius painter with nowhere left to turn. A sky-high deal and a forced captivity: he keeps Shen Yan by his side, giving him every luxury while also inflicting endless pain. Shen Yan fights back, runs away, gets caught, and is left broken in body and soul. Fu Jingshen panics and loses his mind, humbling himself in the dust for love and even staking his life on it. “Shen 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 104 The Road of Remembrance 念归路 Xia Guilu was once the only light in Xiao Nianlu's world. Xiao Nianlu was gloomy and insecure, living like a speck of dust. Xia Guilu protected him, fought for him, and paved the way for him, convinced that love could overcome the circumstances of one's birth. Then Xia Guilu's family went bankrupt, and his halo shattered. He sank into a life of wine, women, and vanity, counting every last coin and even setting his sights on Xiao Nianlu. By then, Xiao Nianlu had long since risen above the dust. 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 105 His Name Is My Pheromone 他的名字是我的信息素 The day Lin Mian presented, the testing machine malfunctioned. Not that it was really broken. No one dared believe the words that appeared on the screen. Pheromone type: Soundwave Specific manifestation: Transforms into the name of the Alpha who has marked him The doctor read the report three times, then looked at Lin Mian's face three times. “Have you... ever been bitten by anyone?” Lin Mian shook his head. He'd never been bitten. Not even once. · Three days later, Jiang Lian transferred to his 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 106 Porcelain Love 瓷爱 A car accident brought Mo Xiaoqian and Su Yuyang together. She didn't want money or things, only him. Mo Xiaoqian pursued him and caused trouble in every way she could, but the cold and aloof Su Yuyang gave her no response. Su Yuyang's disdain, Mo Xiaoqian's clinginess... He would never give up... 63Reads—Score—14d adds
- 107 Three Years After Fleeing His Wedding, the Young Lord Was Carried Into the Sedan Chair by the General 世子逃婚三年后，被将军抱上花轿 Three years after the heir ran away from his wedding, the general carried him into the bridal sedan 128Reads—Score—14d adds
- 108 The Ephemeral Blossoms in My Dreams, A Tribute to You 梦里昙花奠与卿 [A devoted, mute opera performer on the bottom × a short-tempered warlord with a possessive streak on top] Republican-era China / Tragedy / Male-Male Romance / Monogamous, devoted relationship / Happy ending (Love knows no gender; all that matters is whether two people understand each other. But in the end, they lose because they do not.) Shen Qing is a renowned opera performer. For the sake of a promise of deep love, he willingly takes off his costume and marries the warlord Nie Mingze. But 275Reads—Score—14d adds
- 109 After Clearing a Deadly Game in a Team with the CEO, We Fell in Love 和总裁在致命游戏里组队通关后，我们恋爱了 After Teaming Up with the CEO to Clear a Deadly Game, We Fell in Love 40Reads—Score—14d adds
- 110 My Lord, You Can't Keep Me Locked Up 王爷，你是关不住我的 [Beautiful, frail, afraid of death, devoted, resilient and growing he x steady, strict, doting gong] Two male leads, reborn, System, medicine, a special constitution, angst, affection, confinement, happy ending, slow-paced, not a wish-fulfillment story, with fantasy elements The young master Mu died... They say he jumped from a cliff at Linfeng Mountain that night... They say Prince Mo sent people to search below like a madman, but the young master Mu was never found. In the end, they couldn't e 130Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 111 The God Designer: Making Games in the Interstellar Age 神明设计师，在星际做游戏杀疯了 [Just received a rating] Interstellar setting + dual male leads + both devoted to each other + two powerful leads + 1v1 + horror games + mythology-themed games + spreading civilization In the interstellar era, Aquamarine Star is a level-three civilization where almost everyone suffers from rampant mental instability. That is, until one man awakens from a long slumber. The games he makes quietly change everything. With Chinese-style horror, he teaches the entire universe what it means to be trul 10kReads8.2Score1.8k14d adds
- 112 EN Transmigrated into a Book as a Mole in an Immortal Sect 穿书成了仙门内奸 [Transmigrate into a book, cultivation fantasy, equally matched leads, younger love interest raised by the protagonist, corruption, possessive love, demon slave becomes demon king, redemption, mutual devotion, happy ending] Sharp-minded, scheming, silver-tongued elder Lin Qingyang, the pursued one VS Qimo, a wolf-demon slave in the early arc and a deranged demon king in the later arc Mystery and adventure plot + younger love interest raised by the protagonist, corruption, possessive love Lin Qin 726Reads8.7Score10414d adds
- 113 The Magnolia Pact 玉兰约 [Two male leads + one-to-one romance + love at first sight + reunion with an old acquaintance + romance first, betrayal later + broken up then reunited + everyone is a little unhinged] The story is complete! Feel free to dive in, everyone! Top: A cunning wolf cub who plays the fool at the General’s residence, the second young master of Jingzhou and its notorious troublemaker. Bottom: A cool, ethereal beauty and dancer at the Yuewu House, a cold-blooded, heartless prince of Ziyong. Yin Jueming 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 114 A Love Wound That Cannot Heal 情殇难续 Gu Yi × Xu An (BL) Gu Yi always treated Xu An as his plaything. When this plaything said a single bad word about the person he loved, Gu Yi beat him so badly he ended up in the hospital. When that beloved person brought his company to ruin, Gu Yi humiliated Xu An without asking what had happened and handed him over to someone else. In the end, the company went bankrupt. Only Xu An helped him, and the two of them lived together in a shabby rental apartment. Gu Yi finally understood his own heart, 217Reads—Score—14d adds
- 115 Though the Blade Lies Buried, a Hidden Fragrance Still Drifts 锋沉犹有暗香浮 The Blade Lies Still, Yet a Faint Fragrance Drifts 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 116 After the Chosen One Fell for Me, I Refused to Put Up with His Cowardice 被天之骄子爱上后窝囊废不伺候了 [One-on-one, both virgins, happy ending, younger rich heir and wolf pup X warm, strong, married man] [Deliciously angsty, both heartbreak and sweetness, guaranteed quality, please give it a try!!] Zhang Fan met the young master of the Cheng family when he was a child. Back then, Cheng Yuanhang was haughty, but could never bring himself to bite Zhang Fan for real. He was the perfect little puppy. Years passed, and the little puppy grew up. The young master who used to hold his hand had suddenly b 542Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 117 After He Broke Her Body and Heart, President Gu Gets His Comeuppance 虐身虐心后，顾总火葬场了 Shen Zhao loves Gu Chengyuan with all his heart. He never expects Gu Chengyuan to love him just as much. All he wants is a quiet, peaceful life. Even when he is misunderstood and hurt, he cannot forget the boy who once smiled at him. But when Gu Chengyuan destroys his father’s company, gets engaged to someone else right in front of him, and even punishes him with his mother’s life, Shen Zhao can no longer love him. In the end, he smiles and says, “Chengyuan, life should be as it was when we firs 423Reads—Score—14d adds
- 118 Modern Houseboy: Yin Xuan 现代家奴之胤轩 Modern House Slave: Yin Xuan 205Reads—Score—14d adds
- 119 After the Chancellor Left, the Emperor Knelt and Begged for Forgiveness 丞相走后，皇帝他跪地求原谅 Excruciating physical and emotional torment, with plenty of thrills! A volatile, twisted emperor / a stubborn, haughty, and formidable court official! Extreme angst at first, then lots of sweetness! Both are virgins, one-on-one. Three years ago, during a palace coup, Du Yuzhang abandoned his family to save the life of the one he loved. But when his beloved ascended the throne as emperor, he showed him not the slightest tenderness. From then on, by day he was Lord Du, the powerful Left Chancellor 902Reads6.1Score10314d adds
- 120 The Top Streamer Is the CEO's Ex 榜一大哥是总载前任 Don't bother, it's not very good [BL / Sweet and Angsty / Reunion After Years Apart / Intense Push and Pull / Rekindled Love / Livestream Identity Reveal / Happy Ending] A shy, self-conscious, pure-hearted, loyal pretty top × a wild, lovesick, handsome bottom who's a master at romance Bai Jianran is a small-time fashion influencer who never shows his face. He wears a black mask in all his videos, and even his livestreams follow the same no-face rule. Then one day, the trolls nearly bring his liv 99Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 121 Lost in Desire: The CEO Climbs Into My Bed Every Night 沉溺：总裁夜夜爬我床 [Sharp-tongued, domineering CEO top x insecure secretary who’s secretly in love with him bottom] No melodramatic twists or brainless decisions, just everyday life. A misunderstanding keeps them apart briefly, but the author gets them together soon after. The sharp-tongued CEO hates men, but treats his own secretary differently. The secretary has been secretly in love with him for five years, too afraid to confess. Then he mistakenly believes the CEO is going to marry someone else, loses all hope 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 122 Gu Beici and Lu Nanwang 顾北辞与路南望 Gu Beici and Lu Nanwang 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 The Wife I Raised with My Own Hands 亲手养大的老婆 The Wife I Raised Myself 843Reads—Score5514d adds
- 124 Modern Houseboy: Yi Yan 现代家奴之奕言 Modern House Slave: Yi Yan 231Reads—Score1214d adds
- 125 You Were the One Who Hurt Me, So What Are You Regretting? 人是你虐的，后悔什么 A scheme landed Zhao Zhao in a cage. After capturing her, Fu Yunyan subjected her to every kind of torment. But when the truth came to light, he realized he had hated the wrong person. Where could this relationship, built on escape and pursuit, go from here? 3.1kReads—Score18214d adds
- 126 The Guard Above 侍卫在上 [Two male leads: a cold-blooded, ruthless guard as the pursuer and a gentle, considerate master as the pursued] What should a personal guard do when his master wants to leave him? Offer himself to keep him around! That’s exactly what Shen Siyan does, only to have his sincere heart trampled underfoot by Ling Ying. Ling Ying even sneaks away from him, leaving Shen Siyan to break his leg in an accident while on a business trip. From then on, he is confined to a wheelchair, and the Shen family gradu 257Reads—Score—14d adds
- 127 After I Transmigrated, the Brooding Wolf Cub Set His Sights on Me 穿越后被阴鸷狼崽盯上了 Two male leads / younger man / melodrama / apocalypse / light sci-fi / happy ending [Obsessive, darkened top × scatterbrained, oblivious bottom] Han Jinye × Shen Zhao Blurb: I was up late gaming when suddenly everything went black. I had transmigrated into the game, yes, the very apocalypse game I was playing. Before I could even get my bearings, the System's icy voice rang out: “Assist the protagonist in becoming the city's ruler before the mission deadline. Succeed, and you will earn the ch 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 128 Mr. Grim Reaper, Is It My Turn Today? 死神先生，今天轮到我了吗？ Mr. Reaper, is it my turn today? 96Reads—Score214d adds
- 129 Reborn: The Coldhearted Schemer’s Silly Sweet Bunny 重生：腹黑冷血男的呆傻小甜兔 Mo Mingque tormented Tang Yu for ten years, then caused his death. He looked down on that fool, toyed with him, and tortured him. Only on the brink of death did he learn that the fool had loved him all along. Reborn, Mo Mingque decided... to keep bullying the little fool. [Before being reborn] Tang Yu huddled in a corner, covered in bruises. “P-please don’t bully me anymore...” Mo Mingque sneered. “Dream on.” [After being reborn] Tang Yu curled up at the corner of the bed, his face flushed. His 1.2kReads7.0Score15314d adds
- 130 The Genius Jungler’s Ex-Husband Chase Ends in Heartbreak 天才打野追夫火葬场［双男主］ The Genius Jungler’s Pursuit Ends in Heartbreak [Two Male Leads] 42Reads—Score—14d adds
- 131 After Countless Breakups, He Still Submits to Me 决裂千万次，他仍向我臣服［双男主］ He Betrayed Me a Thousand Times, Yet Still Submits to Me [Two Male Leads] 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 132 A Life Offered in Sacrifice 以身唯祭 Severe physical torment | Severe heartbreak | Possessive love | Happy ending | A love born of hatred | He’ll regret losing him | One-on-one | True love | Love rekindled after heartbreak | Political scheming and misunderstandings | Both leads are each other’s first Only then did Xiao Jingyan finally understand: he had taught Jing Heng the art of war, but Jing Heng had learned how to offer himself as a sacrifice for love. Xiao Jingyan had once believed that Jing Heng’s betrayal was the greatest sh 7.5kReads8.5Score72114d adds
- 133 I Am the Overlord 我即主宰 A wild, uncultured, uneducated, uncouth troublemaker raised in the mountains x a principled gentleman, rebellious but kind and capable, brought up under eight thousand rules of self-discipline and propriety. [The main happy ending and core story are complete. Stop at Chapter 313. What I wrote after that is terrible.] Both are strong, both are each other's first love, both are devoted only to one another. Pure romance, 1v1, though there are a few too many rivals. Happy ending, switches, all sweet 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 134 Looking Back, Autumn Has Fallen Across the Land 回首山河已是秋 When I Look Back, Autumn Has Fallen Across the Land 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 135 Fatal Attraction: The Capital’s Powerful Tycoon Loses Control Over Him 致命吸引，京圈大佬为他失控 [Capital powerbroker from Beijing as the top + elite red-circle lawyer as the bottom] [Two men + equally strong leads + pure in body and heart + each other’s first love + intense push and pull + devoted love-struck leads + mutual devotion + secret identities revealed + beautiful, strong, and tragic + utterly doting love + older top + happy ending] Gu Jinshu has never lost in his life. He is the youngest person ever to take the reins of capital in Beijing’s elite circles: cold-blooded, domineerin 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 136 My Devoted Puppy Ran Away, Young Master Wu, Hurry and Win Your Husband Back 痴心小狼狗跑了，后悔吴少快追夫 [Two male leads] [Showbiz + wealthy families] [Pursuing his husband to the crematorium] [Rekindled love] [Two powerful leads] [Younger seme] [One-on-one, both virgins, happy ending] [Sweet and angsty] [Mutual devotion] A heartbroken, younger, wolfish superstar seme x a regretful, wealthy, flirtatious, scummy uke Wu Qi, second young master of the Wu family, had just been dumped. In a fit of impulsiveness, he did the most reckless thing of his twenty-five years. In the end, a love game built on li 2.7kReads8.8Score19114d adds
- 137 We Were Supposed to Be Childhood Friends 本应是竹马竹马 An intensely possessive, jealous, proud, stubborn tsundere gong x a resilient, mature, gentle shou with a strong career drive Han Juebai (gong) x Tong Huai (shou) One-sentence synopsis: Two childhood friends with a deep bond. Because the gong is so possessive he can’t stand his wife even glancing at someone else, he keeps throwing tantrums until the two grow apart. Then comes the wife-chasing crematorium, followed by rekindled love. Sweet overall, and both leads are wonderful. Note: If you’re v 89Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 138 Infinite Dreamscape: Something’s Off About My Wizard Brother 无限梦境：我的巫师哥哥不对劲 [Two male leads + infinite trials + older man + sweet on the outside, dark within] [Butterfly-themed wizard seme × mistletoe-themed puppet master uke] Tang Hanwei notices that the people in his village are sleeping longer and longer, until he too falls into a deep slumber. When he opens his eyes again, he finds himself trapped in an endlessly looping dream scenario, where he encounters his long-lost older brother. “I'm not your brother.” The man smiles with gentle menace, butterfly-winged magic 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 139 My Annoying Assistant Has a Secret Crush on Me 烦人助理竟然暗恋我 [Bittersweet + unrequited love comes true + both are each other’s first + happy ending] Main couple: [Fu Chenzhou × Shen Yan] Side couple: [Wen Muye × Shen Ci] Potential trigger: [The bottom is hopelessly lovesick. Read with caution] Shen Yan had loved Fu Chenzhou for fifteen whole years. But Fu Chenzhou didn’t even know he existed. Shen Yan worked for a very long time to get the chance to stand before Fu Chenzhou. When he finally managed to stay by Fu Chenzhou’s side as his assistant, Fu Chenzh 10.6kReads9.0Score1.5k14d adds
- 140 Are You Crazy, Young Master Yun? 疯了吧！云少 This is a side pairing from my first long novel, spun off into a short story of its own. It mixes sweetness with angst. My writing used to be rough, and I wasn't good at controlling the pacing, so I recommend starting from Chapter Four and jumping straight into the main story. Shi Ziqing had been Yun Xuan's canary for three years. Yun Xuan had only meant to leave him alone for a while, just loosen his grip a little, but Shi Ziqing actually dared to fly away and pursue grand ambitions. How could 72Reads—Score—14d adds
- 141 Half Sincere, Half False 真心半假 Four short stories, four different endings: ① The groveling ex wins him back, happy ending ② They love each other but cannot stay together, tragic ending ③ A new love interest ④ Hell for everyone. “Half Sincere”, Groveling ex, happy ending Amnesiac pianist × cold-blooded guardian He raised him into a vine that clung to him, only to be caught in its grasp first. “If We Were Both Caught in the Snow Someday”, Bittersweet tragic ending If someday we were caught in the snow together, then at least in 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 142 The Notoriously Wicked School Bully Becomes a Lovesick Puppy 恶贯满盈的校霸成舔狗 Dual male leads, reborn, no System, lighthearted and funny A school story, also known as [Bro, I'm Your Sister] The first time Li Zexi ever did someone a good turn, it cost him his life. In his previous life, he had a husband, children, and a family. After being reborn, he transmigrates back to his college days, changes sex, and becomes a real, live guy. His three roommates are all as handsome as they are shameless. Looking at handsome guys is easy on the eyes. He wants to hit on one, date him, 76Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 143 It’s Just a Little Cake. Stop Fighting Over It 就一块小蛋糕，不要再抢了 After acting in a web drama, Liang Yuwan falls for one of his costars. But on the very day he plans to confess his feelings to Chi Yu, he discovers that Chi Yu already has a girlfriend. Liang Yuwan forces himself to move on. A minor actor with no name to speak of, he’s lucky enough to land a role in a renowned director’s production, only to be pursued by top-tier star Xu You. Under Xu You’s many romantic advances, Liang Yuwan eventually falls for him. Just when he’s fallen the deepest, Xu You su 9Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 144 The Guest by My Pillow [Dual Male Leads] 枕边客[双男主] The One Beside My Pillow [Male-Male Leads] 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 Help! My Husband Always Thinks I Hate Him 救命，老公总觉得我讨厌他 [Two Male Leads + Amnesia + (Fake) Homewrecker Steals the Husband + Lighthearted Comedy + Secret Crush + Healing] [Adorable, easily flustered bunny-like comic artist bottom & gentle on the surface, gloomy and insecure CEO top] Si Yuan had been in love with his younger brother's boyfriend, Song Shiqiu, for years. So at the engagement party, he stole his brother's boyfriend and made him his own husband. Everyone called him a homewrecker, but he didn't care. He hid the darkness in his heart behind 478Reads8.2Score10814d adds
- 146 I Kissed the Wrong Heir, and the Tycoon Lost Control 错吻豪门继承人后，大佬他失控了 “A top architect with an eight-pack hidden under his shirt. One tug on his tie, and he goes from executive to beast!” A secret identity revealed in spectacular fashion | He chases his wife | Forced romance in a suit | He runs, he chases, and his prey has nowhere to hide | Happy ending Plot summary Li Yanzhi and Zhao Yunsheng's relationship began with an absurd one-night stand. He was the one who got rejected. He was the one who woke up to be told he had a “gloomy personality.” And even the fake 2.4kReads8.6Score20814d adds
- 147 How Dare You Defy Your Superior?! 大胆！竟敢以下犯上？！ How Dare You Defy Your Superior?! 60Reads—Score—14d adds
- 148 The Sickly Prince Always Wants to Cling to Me [BL] 病弱皇子总想黏着我[双男主] The Frail Prince Always Wants to Cling to Me [BL] 66Reads—Score—14d adds
- 149 You Shulang! Your Fan Xiao Is Faking Another Blood-Vomiting Scandal at Your House 游书朗！你家樊霄叒吐血碰瓷了 New book! The main story and all extras are complete, so read with confidence! After Fan Xiao and You Shulang both die, Fan Xiao bonds with the 008 System and enters sickly, blood-spitting mode. Watch how he quickly smooths over all the red flags and gets You Shulang to take him home ♥ "Severe OOC, please don't read if that bothers you" Sickly Fan Xiao ✘ softhearted god 1.8kReads8.8Score18114d adds
- 150 Playing Amnesia? You've Got Some Nerve 玩失忆？你小子有东西 [Dual male leads + plot-focused with everyday moments + devoted to each other + get your microscope ready to spot the sweetness] [Bad-tempered, stubborn, soft-hearted, narcissistic seme x pure-hearted uke who's a little unlucky and a little lucky] Qianchi is a retired special forces soldier who was tasked with founding a security company. He has several subordinates, each with a different personality and their own strengths. Besides taking regular jobs, they also accept assignments from their 68Reads—Score—14d adds
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