Novels like Waiting for Love
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Waiting for Love, best match first.
- 101 Those Ten Silent Years 沉默的那十年 [Secret Crush + Healing + Awakening + Male Lead Chases His Wife to the Crematorium + Light Angst, Sweet Romance] The year of the college entrance exams, Shen Qing'an disappeared. No one knew where she'd gone. The timid, cowardly Shen Qing'an everyone talked about had finally followed through on her promise. Years later, Shen Qing'an and Gu Yanbai reunited at the wedding of the woman he'd always loved. The three childhood friends were once again drawn together by fate. Looking at the former golde —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 102 Be a Good Little Servant at My Feet 乖乖做你的裙下臣 [Secret crush + age gap + revenge] [Playboy young master vs. thorny, reborn beauty fallen on hard times] Fu Chenye was born at the very top of the pyramid. At sixteen, he began pursuing all kinds of extreme sports. His past exploits included forcing someone else's car off the road after chasing it for miles, rappelling from a helicopter, and crossing restricted wilderness... His family cut off all his money, determined to straighten out his wild ways. But on his very first day in the county tow 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 103 A Secret Crush in the Troposphere 对流层的暗恋 A Secret Crush in the Troposphere 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 104 That April Fool’s Day Message: We Missed Each Other for Ten Years 愚人节那条消息，我们错过了十年 We missed that April Fools' Day message by ten years. 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 105 A Steady Secret Crush 稳定性暗恋 “One-on-one romance, healing story, love that grows over time” “Roguish, rebellious bad boy and cool-headed, forthright beauty” During the years when Xu Chenjin was letting himself go, he fell for a girl. She was like a butterfly, like a peach blossom. Somehow, she wandered into the wasteland of his heart, planted a seed, and tore open a crack. From then on, life sprang back into bloom, and the sun never set. After a fight with someone, his face was covered in bruises. “You’ve seen it for your 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 106 Two Negatives Make a Positive 负负可得正 [Downcast top student × disillusioned sprinter] Qin Zhiwan and Jiang Yicheng did not get off to a friendly start. The first time they met, Jiang Yicheng mistook Qin Zhiwan for a stalker fan and tore into her without warning. Qin Zhiwan was no less “friendly” in the way she greeted Jiang Yicheng in her thoughts. _ Their first impressions of each other: Qin Zhiwan: “Delusional, narcissistic, and arrogant.” Jiang Yicheng: “My friend’s stepmother’s daughter.” _ But after getting to know each other b 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 107 Always by Momo’s Side 茉茉相随 [Mutual pining | Younger man | Urban romance | Reunited after years apart | Dual POV | Amnesia] [An insecure younger man VS an emotionally steady woman who knows what she loves and hates] If unrequited love is one person's private chaos, then the bond between two people is a downpour no umbrella can keep you from. When 25-year-old Ye Zhimo and 22-year-old Ji Sui meet again, his tears reach her lips before his kiss does... In the second year after Ye Zhimo lost contact with Ji Sui, she founded he 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 108 Youth Through the Lens of Memory 记忆下的青春 [Secret Crush + Coming of Age] (A coming-of-age story about an ordinary girl. The writing is simple, and the story takes its time, so please be patient as you read.) The dazzling will always shine, while ordinary people strive to catch up to where they began. Xia Qiao is unfortunate. In a childhood that should have been full of childish innocence, her elders rob her of the joy and carefree spirit a child should have. All that remains is a dull, joyless girl who rarely smiles. Yet she considers 409Reads8.1Score10114d adds
- 109 A Secret Crush with a Lychee Flavor 荔枝味的暗恋 To him, she was only his friend’s younger sister from next door. To her, he was the idol of her high school years, the object of every secret thought in her heart. When they met again in college, she wanted only to get a little closer to him, then a little closer still. [Cool, aloof heartthrob VS sweet, gentle girl] 203Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 110 Moonlight Never Turns Back 月光不走回头路 Also known as The Moonlight Will Find Its Way Home [Music producer × photographer] [Both inexperienced in love, happy ending / secret crush becomes mutual] His melodies hold a beloved figure in their heart, while my camera will help him see an even brighter light. 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 111 After Getting Into Grad School, I Won Over the Academic Heartthrob 考研上岸后，我攻略了学霸男神 [Sweet Romance] [Hardworking Girl × Gifted Top Student: Famous Screenwriter × Low-Profile Actor] This is a story about a crush. Yan Le'an had imagined countless times what it would be like to meet Yi Xing, but she'd never imagined that it would really happen. For Yan Le'an, there were two strokes of luck in her life. The first was meeting Yi Xing, and the second was getting into Tsinghua University because of him. I fell in love with you before I even knew you. Thank you for becoming my hero in 8Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 112 I Had a Whirlwind Wedding with My High School Crush 我和高中暗恋的男神闪婚了 [Secret crush comes true + sweet romance + marriage first, love later + devoted to each other] Lu Qingjin, the most distinguished young man in the capital, was aloof and self-possessed. He had no shortage of admirers growing up, yet he had never fallen for a single girl. One day, he received an exquisitely embroidered handkerchief. His childhood friend saw it, snatched it away, and trampled it underfoot. Gu Qingjin merely watched, his expression indifferent. Outside the window, Yu Nian watched a 70Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 113 After Moving in with My Secret Crush, He Dropped His Act 和暗恋对象同居后，他崩人设了 [One-on-One, Mutual Devotion, Secret Crush Comes True, Both Make Their Way to Each Other] [Children’s Book Editor × Rising Star in Tech] [We agreed this was just a contract cohabitation, so why are you getting so close to me?] In high school, Jiang Shuyi had a crush on Pei Xunli, but even by the time he graduated, she hadn’t managed to introduce herself to him. Years later, the secret crush she’d had as a teenager had long since been snuffed out by life’s daily grind. At twenty-five, they met ag 3.3kReads8.3Score56114d adds
- 114 She Hid Away the Whole Summer 她藏起了整个盛夏 [Cool, aloof campus heartthrob x timid younger schoolmate | aloof at first, clingy later | he only acts cute around her | secret crush comes true] Both virgins, happy ending At sixteen, Yun Nian'an used her camera to secretly preserve an entire summer, along with the boy named Wen Xuyang. He was the golden boy in everyone's eyes, while she was the least noticeable among all the people who liked him. She thought this grand, silent crush would be sealed away forever with her youth. Until years 370Reads—Score10714d adds
- 115 Lost in a Secret Crush 暗恋沉迷 [Complete] Novelist × surgeon Mutual pining + marriage first, love later + pure romance (Both leads' first time / happy ending / everyday life / slow burn) “If only it could snow in the south.” Because of one offhand remark Shi Jinbai made, eighteen-year-old Ji Jinyan made it snow for the entire school. The snowfall was light and brief, but it left a deep impression on Shi Jinbai. She had no idea Ji Jinyan had made it snow. If she had, they wouldn't have spent eight whole years missing each oth 56Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 116 The Past of He and Chen 何陈往事 [He + Secret Crush + Mutual Pining] Winter 2013, when the students were assigned to their arts and sciences tracks. He Jinnian was an utterly ordinary high school girl when she became desk mates with the famous Chen Lugui. He was never short of admirers, and his girlfriends came and went, but he saw her only as a friend. As her feelings for him grew, He Jinnian carefully hid them all. When he tested the waters, she smiled and pointed into the distance. "I like that boy over there." A secret crus 139Reads—Score10314d adds
- 117 You Were My Secret Crush When I Was Young 你是年少的暗恋 Secret crushes, love, regrets… These are the words that describe our youth. Our story, carried on the wind, brought us together… The world is vast, and life is full of ordinary joys. Everything is you, and nothing is you. I hope the person you like likes you back. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 118 I Only Wanted to Hear You Say You Like Me 不过是想听一句喜欢 Ever since graduating from high school, Lin Miaoshang has carried a sense of regret. She had secretly loved someone for three whole years, but was too stubborn to confess. Even by graduation, she hadn’t let him glimpse even the slightest hint of her feelings. After a year of college, she finally realized that she really did love him and couldn’t forget him. But fate can slip away in a single moment, and feelings left unspoken may never get another chance to be expressed. Then one day, at the mil 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 119 Fulfilling Her Wish 遂她之愿 Thankfully, through every chapter of her unrequited love for him, he quietly answered her feelings in his own way. At sixteen, Li Xiaohan fell in love with Yu Xiao at first sight. That year, she made two wishes: to become his classmate, and to have a passionate, unforgettable romance with him. At seventeen, Yu Xiao was always finding ways to tease her. He would block her path and ask mischievously, “Why won’t you look at me?” Blurb two: At twenty-seven, Yu Xiao slipped a cold ring onto her finge —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 120 May Visions Keep Coming One After Another 愿景络绎来 [From youthful heartbreak between childhood sweethearts to a sweet city romance after years apart, and finally, two people choosing each other for a lifetime] Youth in the ’80s generation! August 18, 2003: Enrollment and military training. June 8, 2006: The college entrance exam ends, and high school graduation follows. Early spring 2016: A reunion after ten years apart. The best Zhang Yuanjing and the best Jiang Luoyi! Time brought the right people back to each other. Luoyi takes Yuanjing’s han —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 121 The Crybaby Tsundere Girl Slowly Wins Over Me, Though I'm Ready to Die 爱哭傲娇女，把赴死的我逐步攻略 [Everyday life + campus + healing and salvation + growth + one heroine] Xiao Sheng is seriously ill, with his life hanging by a thread. His disappointing life is filled with bitterness: a broken family, the oppression of a serious illness, betrayal by friends... With little time left to live, he hopes to live freely and leave no regrets. The unfinished trips, the university of his dreams, the feelings he never managed to confess... His high-ponytailed deskmate is a haughty, tearful crybaby. They 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 122 Eyes Closed, Mind Blank 闭眼发呆 [Childhood healing + mutual crushes + reunion after years apart + puppy-like boy + showbiz] A book that will make every true romantic fall to their knees! Chapters 1–53 tell the story of a poker-faced girl and a mischievous boy saving each other during childhood. The heroine, Wan'an, has an introverted, geeky personality. She was raised by Aunt Hu and treated with cold indifference. At school, she was an unnoticed wallflower, until transfer student Sun Yingying came along and her nightmare began 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 The Nth Time I Fell for You 第N次心动 Dentist VS architect At a school anniversary interview, the host was lucky enough to interview the famous architect Jiang Qi. Host: What do you regret about high school? Jiang Qi: Not having dated my girlfriend. Host: I hear wedding bells may be in your future... Jiang Qi glanced toward Zhou Yu and smiled. “That’s mostly up to her.” When the host interviewed Zhou Yu: Host: What do you regret about high school? Zhou Yu: Not being a little braver. Jiang Qi walked over, took Zhou Yu’s hand, and tol 2.7kReads9.1Score37314d adds
- 124 A Marriage Pact: The CEO’s Ten-Year Secret Love 契约成婚：总裁的十年暗恋 For readers passing by: the novel is complete and has a high completion rate, so dive right in! [Dominant CEO × cool, reserved female designer] [Reunion after years apart + high school crush + marriage contract + long-planned romance] At a matchmaking dinner, Xia Tian looked up and came face-to-face with the man she’d secretly loved for ten years. He was Lu Jingze, the heir apparent of the capital’s elite circles: cold and abstinent. They hadn’t exchanged a single message on WeChat in seven year 424Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 My Secret Crush Became My Brother’s Coworker 暗恋对象成了我哥的同事 That year, Lin Zhixia was twenty-seven. She was a high school Chinese teacher, a career she'd chosen at her mother's urging because it was stable. After graduating from college, Zhixia returned to her old high school to teach Chinese. By chance, Lin Zhixia ran into the person she'd secretly loved in high school at the hospital. At first glance, she fell into his gaze. That familiar feeling stirred up inside her all at once, making her restless and unable to calm down for a long time. 621Reads8.8Score10214d adds
- 126 The Eleventh Year 第拾壹年 [Secret crush + reunion after years apart + doctor + aerospace engineer] A secret crush is a love story told over the course of an entire youth. That summer, the breeze across the sports field and the boy became Shen Nianzhi’s summer. When they met again ten years later, everything that happened had been part of Shen Nianzhi’s long-laid plans. In the end, they returned to where their story began. The boy quietly told her, “Not every secret crush gets to see the light of day, but yours will, Shen 3.1kReads8.9Score35514d adds
- 127 Congratulations, Your Secret Crush Is Over 恭喜，你的暗恋结束了 Congratulations, your unrequited love is over. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 128 Marriage: A Promise to Protect 婚姻，守护 Fang Ying and Liu Fan were the golden couple in everyone’s eyes back when they were students. Their marriage was even more enviable, but once they settled into the daily grind of meals and household chores, how could everything possibly go smoothly...? 1.4kReads—Score11114d adds
- 129 Listening to Rain as Autumn Deepens 听雨渐秋时 [Modern + school life + mutual secret crush + bad ending] That boy’s smile from those youthful days drifted away on the breeze, becoming the deepest secret Ye Tingyu kept in her heart. She counted how many times he passed by and wrote his name in her notebook, thinking it was a feeling she alone carried. Little did she know that Zhou Jianqiu had fallen for her even earlier. He had silently repeated “Tingyu” countless times, yet always felt that someone as brilliant as her would never look his w 129Reads—Score10114d adds
- 130 The Light Chaser and Her Sun 追光者与她的太阳 [Sensitive girl × thoughtful boy] When Yu Zhi first met Chen Yiyang, his friend mistook her for someone who had come to give him a love letter. “Sorry, I don't accept love letters,” the boy said lazily. Yu Zhi froze for a moment, then quickly shook her head. “You've got it wrong. I'm not here to give you a love letter.” Chen Yiyang gave a casual “Oh.” “Then are you here to ask for my contact information?” It was the first time in Yu Zhi's life she'd met someone so conceited. Her evasive gaz 475Reads8.2Score10414d adds
- 131 Tang Lü, Get a Grip! 唐律，你清醒点！ [Domineering CEO + secret crush + sweet romance] In college, Tang Ning was an excellent student, but quiet, introverted, and low-key, barely noticed by anyone. She had always had a crush on the aloof campus heartthrob, Jiang Yi. The boldest thing she ever did was call Jiang Yi overseas and confess her feelings before graduation. "Jiang Yi, I've liked you for a long time!" The invisible girl was rejected on the spot. She was heartbroken for a while, then decided to let go and change herself compl 712Reads7.7Score—14d adds
- 132 A Radiant Spring 灿烂春时 "Rekindled romance + older woman/younger man + realistic + unconventional spring fairy tale." Also known as: My Online Dating Partner Is My Younger Brother's Classmate. Sheng Chun develops feelings for her younger brother's classmate, feelings she shouldn't have. It all starts when Ying Zhiheng, the untouchable heartthrob of Lincheng High School, turns into a complete flirt after meeting her. He calls her “big sis,” then shows off his abs on video. How do two rookies at love get together? Maybe 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 133 A Grain in the Vast Sea 一栗沧海 [Low score due to too few ratings] [School life + rekindled romance + years of unrequited love finally fulfilled] The story is told from both the heroine's and hero's perspectives. Four-character chapter titles are from the heroine's perspective, while three-character titles are from the hero's. The school-day memories and reunion storyline are divided roughly equally. [Content warnings] 0. This story is entirely fictional and is not based on any real people or events. 1. The story has a realist 1.5kReads8.8Score13114d adds
- 134 A Love Affair Between Plants and Time 草木对光阴的钟情 Did you ever meet a boy in your youth who took your breath away? At seventeen, Yu Youyou was lucky enough to meet the spirited young Chi Yue. As the years passed, time nourished the plants and trees. The plants and trees cherished time, growing together and supporting each other. The story of Yu Youyou and Chi Yue is simple yet sincere, a reflection of the youth of so many people. May you find something familiar in their story and rediscover the memories of your own youth. "That spirited boy bro 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 135 The White Moonlight Doesn’t Want to Live 白月光她不想活 “When my light falls upon you, our reunion becomes a dark room.” No one knows that Du Li plans to die on the night of the third day of the Lunar New Year. Before then, she keeps going over her options, searching for the best way to do it. But it seems she's fallen for someone from her past. Perhaps life knows its owner is about to abandon it, so it does everything it can to hold on to things it never had before. Like love. Xiao Ran never believed in the long-awaited reunions depicted in novels 53Reads—Score—14d adds
- 136 At First Sight, You’re My Forever 一眼认定，余生皆是你 [Cool, aloof, fragile ice beauty × impossibly handsome street tough] She struggles in the abyss, beautiful yet broken, cold as ice. He risks his life in the boxing ring, devastatingly handsome, carefree and uninhibited. On the first day of high school, Xu Muxin collapsed into Lin Yitian's arms after feeling unwell. One glance was all it took for him to fall completely. He drew close to her without a care, like a raging blaze crashing into her frozen world. Xu Muxin's heart had long been froze 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 137 The Rookie Graduate’s Comeback 毕业菜鸟逆袭记 As the plane tree leaves fall in Shanghai, four close college friends set off on their own paths. Wang Shuang, who loves expressing herself, joins a new media company; Mo Li, passionate about aesthetics, enters the design world; meticulous and detail-oriented Zhang Zihan becomes a trainee financial planner at a bank; and energetic Jin Chuyi dives into the MCN industry. From late-night heart-to-hearts in a rented apartment to the first hurdles of working life: posts full of typos, rejected design 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 138 Is My Secret Crush Really That Obvious? 暗恋这么明显嘛 Fate made us fall for each other at the wrong time, but our meeting was meant to be. So please, wait for me, okay? We stayed in a small county town, far from our hometown. But no matter how far I go, I still love you. So believe me, Yang Jinxing. I’ll love you forever and ever. I feel the same way. A little sweet romance, inspired by a love story I witnessed. I loved their story so much that I decided to write it down. I hope your secret crush comes true, too! Wishing you a bright new future! 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 139 I Spied on You Ten Thousand Times 偷看了你一万次 Unrequited love, BE, campus romance. The heroine is a little too love-brained. Don't read if that's not your thing. There's also a short-story version. The year Shi Chu fell for Xu Xingze, she was twelve. The first time she saw him, she thought he didn't belong here at all, and yet he drew every eye. After years of secretly loving him, Shi Chu's feelings became an open secret. Everyone knew she liked Xu Xingze, but the saddest thing of all was that Shi Chu knew Xu Xingze didn't like her. Years a —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 140 On the Matter of Love 关于喜欢的这件事 Secret love + bad boy turns over a new leaf + campus Good girl × wild delinquent When she fell for him, Li Miao herself may not have been able to say. It had probably been three years... “My secret crush didn't last that long, and I never told anyone, not even Susu.” That summer was the first time Li Miao ever interacted with him, and she was glad... “He's great, he's tall, and he's really handsome. I like him so much!” But he probably doesn't like me. That's fine. It's only natural. Then, one s 823Reads—Score11514d adds
- 141 He Got Engaged in a Blaze of Glory, Never Knowing I’d Waited for Him in Silence for Three Years 他风光订婚，不知我默默等他三年 The karaoke room was so dim, it matched the gloom in her heart. Jian Chu smiled as she handed the microphone to Jiang Mochuan. Wen Xun sat in the farthest corner, gripping her cup until her fingers turned white. The music began: “The Moon Represents My Heart.” She had hummed that song all through middle school. Night after night, she buried her face in her pillow and sang it over and over, his face filling her thoughts. She thought it was a secret only she knew. But now he was singing it to anot 1.7kReads—Score11514d adds
- 142 Back Then, Even the Storms Were Sweet 那时风雨皆是甜 The years rolled by, and every morning and evening, every season of those three years in high school, became a tender treasure in our hearts. The wind on the track brushed past the running boys and their shouts, and gently swept over the unspoken thoughts and hopes of the girls… We were once trapped in anxiety and confusion over whether to choose the science or humanities track. We were moved to tears by the cheers at the sports meet, learned to grow through the comings and goings of friends, an 28Reads—Score314d adds
- 143 An Oxygenless Dream 无氧梦 Sensitive and gentle × cool and aloof, with hidden contrasts [Mutual devotion + healing + secret campus crush] Tian Cheng thinks the most beautiful sunset was the one on the day she happened to meet Jiang Lin. On Route 38. 2.2kReads8.5Score26014d adds
- 144 When Spring Comes, I’ll Meet You at the Flower Festival 春来赴花朝 When they first met, she was the top student and the campus belle, while he was the notorious school bully. To become worthy of her, he went from the bottom of the class all the way to the top score in the college entrance exam. But the day she disappeared, all his hard work became a joke. They reunited seven years later. He was now the producer of a variety show about intangible cultural heritage, and she was one of its invited guests. She had no idea that the show, the teahouse custom-built fo 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 A Burning Desire 心动欲燃 [Mutual secret crushes + reunion after years apart + sweet pampering + both devoted to each other] [Beautiful, kind-hearted, and good-tempered VS handsome, scheming, and pretending to be aloof] [Walking the paths of youth, the back I saw most was yours] "A burning desire, and a dye that colors the heart" To Qi Ran, Zhu Shiyu was an unexpected encounter in an orderly, unremarkable youth. He was a spirited young man, dazzling and brilliant yet seemingly out of reach. He was the first person to mak 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 146 I Like You, Hold Me Close 喜欢你，拥抱我 [Sweet campus romance | Unrequited love becomes mutual | First love for both | Healing and growing together] “I don't want to have a crush either, but how could he ever like me?” An insecure, sensitive girl with maxed-out combat skills × a lazy, frail, spoiled genius who begs to be smacked - The day Yu Ya met Cheng Zhi, it was a little hot, but the breeze was just right. The hallway was dim. He appeared with a dog on a leash, instantly catching Yu Ya's eye and taking her breath away. They were 1.1kReads8.7Score11914d adds
- 147 Beneath the Pagoda Tree on Liu'an Lane 柳安巷的槐树下 There is a kind of closeness measured in millimeters. Shitian, a restorer of ancient books, is a “quiet sort of person,” used to going unnoticed. Lin Chaoyang, a fire prevention officer, is the kind of person people remember in a crowd. Years later, they meet again. An old poster, a brass page-turner, and an old street called Liu'an Lane bring them slowly closer. There are no grand declarations of love, only windows repaired time and again, a box of spring rolls on New Year's Eve, and the unc 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 148 Just in Time to Share Your Youth 恰好参与你的青春 We met when we were both young, but neither dared be the first to confess our feelings. Liu Meng has been single and working herself to the bone for five years since graduation. While moving house with her mother, she happens to find her high school diaries and graduation photos, bringing back memories of her time at Ping'an Middle School. At first, she was just a dark-skinned, overweight girl. Then Chen Yu, a top student as warm as sunshine, unexpectedly entered her world and made all of high s 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 149 He Is Not Her Valley 他不是她的山谷 Because he wasn't her valley, all her longing became a secret no one cared to know. When you're a teenager, every feeling is so pure. When you truly like someone, you really can remember them for a very, very long time. Back in her school days, Cheng Ran often wondered: If only she were prettier, if only her family were better off, would she be able to look Song Muci in the eye? As a student, Cheng Ran was insecure, timid, and ordinary. No one knew she liked Song Muci. She thought their story wo 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 150 It's More Than Just Liking You 和你不仅是喜欢 Chen Ran is a newspaper reporter and online writer. During a conference assignment, she sneaks in some writing from the audience instead of paying attention, only to be called on by Gu Yi, a sharp-eyed math professor who notices everything. A question she blurts out without thinking and an answer that leaves her stunned mark the beginning of the story. What follows unfolds through strange twists of fate, yet feels almost inevitable: an interview, a pretend blind date, a new column... Two people 103Reads9.3Score—14d adds
