Novels like He Says I'm a Black Lotus
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- 101 Two Branches 两枝桠头 [Two male leads + salvation + tragic romance + tragic ending] Before meeting Li Chu, Jiang Ge planned to live until he was twenty, then end his own life. They were each other's only reason to keep living. From a narrow crack, they fought desperately to catch a glimpse of the light. But just as their lives were getting back on track, the arrival of their adoptive father shattered their fragile peace. The night Jiang Ge was struck in a vital spot, he whispered in Li Chu's right ear, “Chuchu, I 142Reads8.0Score10014d adds
- 102 Could You Fall for Me Again? 重新喜欢我，好不好 Gentle, reserved bottom × bewitchingly handsome playboy top Shen Qian’en had loved Gu Chenjing for seven years, and they had been together for four. What began as mutual affection had become a one-sided love, and he had no idea what had happened along the way to make Gu Chenjing treat him like this... Until he heard Gu Chenjing say, “I stopped loving him a long time ago. I only keep him around out of habit. He’s good at taking care of me.” … 1.1kReads6.1Score13014d adds
- 103 Forbidden Love: The Sandstorms and Loess of Those Years 罪爱：那年风沙，那年黄土 [Two male leads + angst + period drama + tragic ending + heart-wrenching angst with a lasting impact] Grandpa told me a story. Sixty years ago, the educated youth Bai Xing fell in love with Gu Mancan and died at the execution grounds. That year, I met Li Yuheng and thought I could rewrite the ending. But they still drove us to our deaths. The same windblown sands as that year. The same return of our souls to the earth. The love of two generations was buried in the same spring. Grandpa sa 311Reads—Score—14d adds
- 104 At Last, I Realize What I Owe You 终觉亏欠 Young Liang Anxian will never forgive the person he becomes as an adult. Cheating scum-gong story! Enter at your own risk! Bad ending! Bad ending! Bad ending! Realistic setting, no rebirth, and no golden finger. 929Reads—Score—14d adds
- 105 He's So Upset 他好难过 (Don't read this. It's not good.) Fu Yi'an fell in love with Jiang Yan. When he first realized it, he was overjoyed. He wanted to tell Jiang Yan, but was pushed away and rejected time and again. Heartbroken, Fu Yi'an couldn't bring himself to say a word as he looked into Jiang Yan's cold eyes. After enduring a year of bullying, he was finally found out by Jiang Yan and driven from the house. The next time they met, Fu Yi'an was picking up a drunk Jiang Yan to take him home. The two of them made 1.4kReads8.2Score10514d adds
- 106 The Transmigrated, Abused Bottom Goes on a Killing Spree 穿越被虐的小受，他杀疯了 The abused bottom transmigrated, and now he's gone on a killing spree 74Reads—Score—14d adds
- 107 Soul Shackles [BE] 束魂【BE】 I haven't written much, so there aren't many recommendations and the book has no rating. Just come in and give it a read, you won't lose out! [Two male protagonists + bad ending + groveling to win back the spouse + reborn + golden finger] “You said you thought men who liked men were disgusting. You said you'd never love me. And you were the one who sent me to that place that devours people. “Now you're standing here telling me you love me? I'm telling you, I only like women now. “In this life, I 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 108 Maple and Jade Resign 枫瑾辞 Feng Jin Ci 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 109 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
- 110 After Imprisoning the Woman He Loved, Lord Bo Regretted It Too Late 囚禁所爱后，薄爷他悔不当初 [Male-male romance + both leads are pure + forced love + confinement + possessiveness + sickly bottom + crematorium-style regret] Lu Yunzhi died in the year Bo Yanchen hated him most... Bo Yanchen: “Lu Yunzhi, save An Ran, and I'll give you everything you want.” Lu Yunzhi gave a bitter smile. “There's no need.” He turned and walked away, never to return! The photograph he kept close to his chest fell to the ground. On the back, several lines of writing stood out clearly. “Bo Yanchen, I paid for 6.1kReads8.1Score41714d adds
- 111 The Male Lead Gets Knifed Every Day 男主每天都在挨刀子 An accident sent Gu Yu plummeting from the heights of a prominent wealthy family into the depths of poverty! After enduring abuse at the hands of his adoptive parents and going through countless hardships to return to his birth family, he was ambushed by the family’s adopted son! His family was cold and uncaring. His parents showed him no affection, his classmates shunned him, and online users hurled insults at him. Even the marriage that was supposed to unite two wealthy families was stolen by 274Reads—Score—14d adds
- 112 Back to the Moment We Met 重回我们的相遇 [Dual Male Leads, 1v1] [Scheming, Masked Top × Love-Struck Superstar Bottom] [Interwoven Memories + Mutual Redemption + Showbiz + Bittersweet Romance + Unrequited Love + Rekindled Romance] Li Yushi had been a top-tier star in T Nation for half his life, unmatched in his career. But he was hopelessly in love, unable to forget his first love from college, Fang Zhongjin. Li Yushi remembered Fang Zhongjin’s confession at the music festival for the rest of his life. Unfortunately, Fang Zhongjin wa 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 113 Tell a Little Lie 撒个谎吧 Obsessive forced love | Rekindled romance | Husband desperately tries to win her back | Heart and body tormented “I'm keeping you around just to get revenge on you!” Chu Yu says. “I'm staying only to repay my debt!” Yue Xingshu says. “Chu Yu, Yue Xingcan isn't dead.” “Yue Xingshu, your brother isn't dead.” He's alive. So will Chu Yu keep taking revenge? He's alive. So will Yue Xingshu keep repaying her debt? There's no need anymore. There's no need anymore. Then let's part ways… “Yue Xingshu! Wa 421Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 114 After She’s Reborn, the Prince’s Pursuit Turns into a Long Road to Redemption 重生后，殿下追妻火葬场 At a state banquet, Shen Jingmo used despicable means to secure a betrothal to Song Qi. For three years of marriage, Shen Jingmo was left out in the cold. Song Qi resented him, hated him, and took him by force, never once treating him kindly. Shen Jingmo accepted it all willingly. He let Song Qi scold and punish him, secretly cried when he was hurt, then continued to care for the man in every way, helping him comb his hair, preparing meals, and reciting poetry to dispel his boredom... He did thi 4.1kReads8.1Score22714d adds
- 115 After His Bones Were Torn Out, My Wayward Disciple Went Mad 抽筋剥骨后，逆徒他疯了 [Master and disciple + two male leads + angst + younger male lead + both leads inexperienced + a groveling redemption arc] Master Feng Binglan foresaw that his disciple, Fu Lingtian, would die at twenty, so he made up a fake System to make the boy hate him. He had his tendons torn out, his bones stripped away, and his heart cut open. His dragon body was shattered as he took the full force of the heavenly tribulation for his disciple. When Feng Binglan's soul was finally scattered, Fu Lingtian 530Reads—Score—14d adds
- 116 A Heart That Has Died Cannot Be Warmed Again 心死难再温 Lu Heng thought he would never see Shi An again. Three years ago, his parents died in an accident, and his family collapsed overnight. The person he trusted most left him in the rain with a single remark: “You're a burden,” then walked away. Three years later, they met again. Shi An, eyes red, said, “I'll protect you, no matter what,” and stayed by his side every moment. But Lu Heng's heart had long since died: in that rainstorm, through countless nights of struggling alone, and in the days wh 235Reads—Score—14d adds
- 117 After Turning My Younger Brother into a Cultivation Furnace, He Went Mad 将弟弟变成炉鼎后，他疯了 [Two Male Leads, One-on-One, Sweet Romance with a Little Angst, Avoid if That's Not Your Thing] Yin Jin ascended to immortality. But he could never forget the furnace cauldron he'd had during his mortal cultivation days. That cauldron had been smashed to pieces, without a single scrap left. After decades of twists and turns, he finally met the aloof Immortal Venerable Juhua. Yin Jin: “Immortal Venerable, do you need an immortal attendant?” Immortal Venerable Juhua: “Get lost.” Yin Jin: “Immortal 115Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 118 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
- 119 I'm Just a Stand-In, So Why Is Everyone Chasing After Me? 我是替身，都追着我跑做甚！ Jiang Ruanmian was a stand-in for the Ji family's missing young son. To the eldest and second Ji brothers, he was a sweet, obedient fake little brother. To Madam Ji, he was an adorable pretend son. To the young master's childhood friend, he was a despicable usurper who had stolen someone else's place. At first, they were consumed by grief and forced their guilt-driven attempts to make amends onto Jiang Ruanmian. But pain eventually fades. One day, Jiang Ruanmian noticed that his eldest and secon 3.9kReads7.4Score21214d adds
- 120 Together on the Same Road Tonight 今夕共途 Across the years, the present moment is every instant we live through, each moment we can truly feel and grasp. It holds not only memories of the past, but also hopes for the future, while remaining the tangible here and now. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 121 Reborn, I Tamed My Wealthy Family’s Brother 重生后我驯服了豪门哥哥 In his previous life, Su Muyan was framed and abandoned, and ultimately died a miserable death in the freezing wind at a construction site. As his soul drifted away, he realized that he was the villainous cannon fodder in a novel, there to highlight the protagonist’s kindness and brilliance. Everything he had treasured was nothing more than a tragedy written into his fate. When he opened his eyes again, he was back at the turning point of his life: the moment his seemingly innocent nephew, Qin 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 122 After the Divorce, He Wept Bitterly 离婚后他痛哭流涕 Gu Ming’s first love was in a car accident and became a vegetable. Su Ping couldn’t believe that someone he had spent ten years with could be so cruel to him. For two years, he waited every moment for Gu Ming to uncover the truth and clear his name. His head grew increasingly dizzy. Even when the rice was mixed with spoiled water, Su Ping forced himself to swallow it by the mouthful, but Gu Ming never came, not once. After regaining his freedom, Su Ping wanted nothing more to do with Gu Ming, on 233Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 They All Regretted It After They Finished Tormenting Me 虐完我，他们都后悔了 [Two male leads, sweet and angsty, tragic or happy endings across different worlds, happy ending in the main world, and somehow there’s a little GL too, so read with caution if that bothers you~] He accidentally wandered into a strange world, where the novice System told him he had to complete missions to get home. He worked diligently, all for the sake of returning home. But Xiaobai appeared and disappeared at random, and without its guidance, Lin Qinxiao could only stumble through each world 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 124 Report! The Cool Director Has Been Snatched Away by the Tycoon Again 报告！清冷导演又被大佬抓走了 The main story is complete; bonus chapters are still in progress. [Locked-room captivity + yandere + male ghost + two unhinged leads + wallpapering + melodrama + wife-chasing funeral + personality disorder] (Younger man/older man, seven-year age gap, neither is sexually inexperienced. If that bothers you, please move along.) A refined, polite scoundrel hiding a madman, the possessive top × a cool, withdrawn, gloomy bottom with PTSD Gu Zhiyan has a lifesaver, but he has forgotten him. All he reme 217Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 125 No Sucking Up: My Wife's Moonlight Is Having Another Episode 禁止讨好，老婆的白月光又发病了 [One-on-one + both devoted only to each other + lovesick younger top + rekindled love + groveling to win his husband back + angsty, sweet, and melodramatic + unequal status + bittersweet happy ending] Pei Heng was the Pei family’s illegitimate son. To humiliate him, his family made him marry Li Che. He thought he had finally escaped the wolf’s den. He carefully doted on the man he’d secretly loved for years, never once considering giving up, no matter how hard things got. Until he saw his husban 5.6kReads7.2Score43414d adds
- 126 After Successfully Quitting Homosexuality, My Ex Went Crazy 戒同成功后，前任急疯了 Fu Liangsheng bet his buddies that even if Zhou Chuxi were sent to a conversion camp, he would still be hopelessly devoted to him. But when Zhou Chuxi came out, he discovered that he was straight. That sent Fu Liangsheng into a panic. 12.2kReads8.1Score1.3k14d adds
- 127 After His Act of Innocence Backfires, He Turns Dark 装乖翻车后他黑化了 [Complete] What’s it like to be pursued by your unrequited love’s son? Only after falling hopelessly in love with him did Ning Yun realize it had all been an elaborate scheme. He thought he had found his salvation, but an endless abyss awaited him. -- Blurb two: He relentlessly pursued and flirted with the man because Ke Yi believed the man was the third party who had caused his parents’ divorce. Then he discovered it was all a misunderstanding, one he had brought upon himself. The man’s reputat 430Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 128 No Phoenix, No Trouble 无凤不起浪 A carefree wanderer carrying the weight of a blood feud (Meng Lang) A scheming prince secretly plotting to reclaim the throne (Tantai Fenglin) Eighteen years ago, the two of them were switched at birth. Eighteen years later, they weather the chaos of the martial world and the struggles of the imperial court. Through countless clashes of steel and brushes with death, they grow ever closer... He charges straight ahead; the other lures his prey into the trap. After all, the best hunters always appe 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 129 Love Came Too Late and Too Strong, but I Can Never Have It Again 迟来的爱太深重，可惜再也要不了 (Two male leads + angsty story + heartbreaking + urban) How could you fall in love with me? “I tried to hold myself back.” (It wasn't that I fell in love with you. You were the one who put an end to my reason.) When I realized you loved me, it was already too late. I could no longer accept it. The person you love most is right beside you, yet you can't feel his love for you. What you thought was devotion is actually separated by an intangible, impassable chasm. 578Reads—Score10114d adds
- 130 Didn't You Say We Shouldn't Keep in Touch? Why Are You Crying When I Find Someone Else? 不是说以后不要联系吗？我找别人你怎么还哭了？ Didn't You Say We Shouldn't Keep in Touch Anymore? Why Are You Crying Now That I've Found Someone Else? 57Reads—Score—14d adds
- 131 After I Cured Him, I Was Forced 治疗好他之后被强制了 He Forced Himself on Me After I Cured Him 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 132 The CEO Panicked When the Little Tyrant Became Critically Ill 小霸王病危后总裁他慌了 [Dual male leads, reconciliation after a breakup, sickly, regret and pursuit, happy ending!] Cool CEO gong × depressed, sickly shou Mu Ning was once the most doted-on young master of the wealthy Mu family, as well as a notorious little tyrant in their social circle. But falling in love with Gu Yanchu changed the course of his life forever. His own father personally sent him to hell. After that, he became insecure and sensitive, burdened with injuries and illness. When he finally fought his way o 2.7kReads8.2Score17814d adds
- 133 Imprisoned by Love: Wildfire Scorches the Stars 囚爱：野火灼星 [Two male leads + forced love + two powerful leads + heartbreakingly angsty and sickeningly sweet] A love fated across three lifetimes, a tragic romance spanning two. He is the sharpest blade of the Six Fan Gate; I am the coldest bandit of Blackwind Stronghold. When I locked this jade-faced constable in a stone cell, all I wanted was to break his pride. The torture devices couldn’t make him talk, but they made me addicted. “Shangguan Xingyang,” I licked the blood from the corner of his lips. “T 182Reads—Score—14d adds
- 134 Addicted to the Pain 痛瘾沉溺 Former title: Sinking into an Addiction [Two male leads + love after an arranged marriage + powerful pursuer + coercion + both are devoted only to each other + madman + scheming + melodrama + bad ending] [A twisted, dark, unhinged crown prince seme × a cold-faced but warm-hearted, aloof, beautiful actor uke] . As a child, he was bitten by a vicious dog. As an adult, he married one. Qi Zhuo has attracted psychos since he was little. None of his admirers, from childhood to adulthood, have ever b 1.2kReads8.7Score12214d adds
- 135 The Sea Breeze Tousled His Hair 海风吹乱了他的发 [Two Male Leads + Sweet Romance + Heartbreak + Rebirth + Winning Back His Wife + Bittersweet] [Confident, Spirited Older Bottom VS Timid, Weak Younger Top] Lin Zhe, a top lawyer, has had one piece of sage advice since childhood: “Wherever I, Lin Zhe, go, everything goes smoothly.” Yet when it comes to romance, he always ends up disappointed. The younger top is sent by his father to stay by Lin Zhe’s side, “to seduce the enemy.” Lin Zhe falls for him at first sight and willingly gives himself up 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 136 I Went Crazy After Falling for You 喜欢你后我疯了 For the sake of his first love, Luo Jinxuan breaks Shen Yuning’s leg. The servants of the Luo family find one cruel way after another to torment him. Shen Yuning goes from silent endurance to a complete breakdown, but Luo Jinxuan doesn’t care. He tells him, “You really are crazy.” Later, his first love causes Shen Yuning to fall off a cliff. Shen Yuning nearly dies, and at last Luo Jinxuan pays attention to him. He even says, “If you can get better this time, I’ll marry you. How’s that?” When Sh 302Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 137 Nine-Tailed Fox Slave: The Fox Demon Is Being Tortured to Death by the Demon Lord 九尾成奴：狐妖快被魔尊虐死了 [Newly rated] [Angst, physical and emotional torment, two male leads, and mutual devotion] [Cruel, violent Demon Lord seme x lowly, wretched fox demon uke] [Content warning: extremely cruel, with no limits. The seme is genuinely violent!] A hundred years ago, Su Zongchen slaughtered the entire village where Yan Jinqi lived. Hunted by the Kunlun Mountains, he eventually destroyed his own demon core and became a demon slave. (There was a misunderstanding.) Consumed by hatred, Yan Jinqi used forbid 493Reads7.3Score10114d adds
- 138 Fake Smile Diary 假笑日记 I'm Xu Yiwen. Just as I was about to enter the world, I met Chang Jiayou. He took me in, though he said that wasn't what he was doing. I have no family, and he said he could be my family. So he loved me in the name of family. But love can't be hidden. I discovered that his feelings for me were more than ordinary. Countless times, he wanted to come closer, but in the end he never did. So I decided to confess. I wanted to be his lover. I don't understand what kind of feeling this is. I only know i 30Reads9.4Score—14d adds
- 139 After Winning Her Back, the Top Alpha Became a Love-Struck Fool 追妻后，顶级A成了恋爱脑 [High-tension ABO push and pull + yandere + sweet and satisfying + scheming + pick your ship] When I love you, you're my whole world. When I don't, you're not worth a damn! What kind of ridiculous “win back your wife at the crematorium” plot is this? I'll scatter your ashes myself. Top-tier alpha, all aggrieved: “Honey, can you please not scatter my ashes? I heard you can use them to paint the walls, that way I could see you every day.” Omega: “Is there something seriously wrong with your head?” 263Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 140 The Broken String 断掉的弦 Content warning: Extremely melodramatic, with a plot that goes wherever it wants. Reconciliation after a breakup, the ex’s desperate pursuit, angst for angst’s sake, and lots of descriptions of the love interest’s frail health. Avoid if that’s not for you… Lin Xian was once the purest note in Lu Yanshen’s dazzling youth, a light he pursued with all his talent and fervor. When they reunite five years later, Lu Yanshen has achieved both fame and fortune, while Lin Xian is a destitute pianist ravag 1kReads8.1Score10714d adds
- 141 He Will Never Come Back to Love Him 他不会再来爱他了 [Boys' love + depression + mental illness + hidden darkness + obsessive and unhinged + happy ending] Trash belongs in the garbage forever. Dogs belong in their kennels forever. They don’t deserve to hope for anything good. “Face the facts? The fact is, my lover and I are now strangers.” “Brother, I’ve gone this far for you. You should forgive me now, right? If I can, I’ll love you again in my next life. And if the pain gets too much, you’re welcome to come find me.” Male Lead Profiles: Name: Su 143Reads—Score—14d adds
- 142 Mo Yan Returns 莫言归 [Bad ending + melodrama + devoted to each other] He forces her first, then chases after her. Mostly angst. Jiang Chu takes on his responsibilities and infiltrates a criminal organization. Betrayal, understanding, confusion, forgiveness, revenge... A jumble of complicated emotions fills his heart. He spends nearly his entire life walking the road ahead. "I could protect anyone else but you. You're the one person I can't protect." Another late autumn. The ginkgo leaves have turned yellow in great 166Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 143 Where the Clouds Still, Silence Reigns 云止无言 Clouds Halt in Silence 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 144 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
- 145 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
- 146 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
- 147 You Beat Me Up for Every Kiss. Why Are You Crying Now That I’m Dead? 亲一下都暴打我，我死后你哭什么 [Two male leads + both reborn + groveling for his love + reunited after a breakup + bittersweet, sweet romance + mutual firsts + happy ending] [Beautiful, sickly little crippled bottom x domineering, unhinged straight top] The rating has only just opened, and very few people have rated it, so it’s low for now. It’ll go up later. Thank you. A car accident four years ago took Huaiqiu, the one person Shifeng cherished above all others, and left Huaichun with a limp. Before Huaiqiu died, he asked Sh 417Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 148 Between Reincarnations, Love Shines On 轮回间，爱意长明 In his previous life, he didn't understand love. He stole a bride and violated his elder brother's beloved. He thought that if he could only have Mo Yunqing, things might still turn around. Little did he know that this terrible decision would leave his family destroyed, his elder brother dead, and the woman he loved giving her life for him. All that remained for him was a curse that would last for all eternity. “I hate you so much, Xie Xuanjing. Someone like you doesn't deserve true love. I cur 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 149 He Went to Bury Him 他去葬他 He wanted to leave with his beloved, but they only smiled and brushed their nose against his. When he opened his eyes again, he had hit his head against his beloved's gravestone. Letters lay scattered across the ground in front of it. He gazed at the white snow and the yellowed tombstone. Afraid his beloved would be too lonely on the journey, he brought a vast sweep of periwinkles to bury them. [The romance is mutual, with neither side being coy] [Chapters 1 and 2 are terrible. I'll come back an 204Reads—Score—14d adds
- 150 The Princess Who Took Her Sister's Place at the Wedding Is a Man 替姐出嫁的王妃是男儿身 The Princess Consort Who Took Her Sister's Place Is a Man 57Reads—Score—14d adds
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