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- 51 All I Care About Is Studying 我心里只有学习 I wrote this story six years ago, but I've forgotten the outline and plot I had in mind back then. I stopped after eleven chapters and want to finish it now. It will probably be around a hundred thousand words. I plan to bring my old work to a proper conclusion. There will be no romance in high school, but there will be some later. No underage dating, no underage dating. By accident, I transmigrate into a youth-angst novel and become one of its female supporting characters. Zhen Liyu only wants 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 If It Were Only a Dream 倘若只是一场梦 [Rebirth + School life + Two top students + Youth + Mutual devotion] [Steady and gentle VS sweet and sensitive] After falling into a coma with a fever, Su Shijin is reborn in her high school years and meets Chen Zhi, the boy she has secretly loved for so long, all over again. After everything that happened in her previous life, she decides not to be timid anymore. She takes the initiative to get closer to Chen Zhi and refuses to leave any regrets. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 Three Months 三个月 [Campus] [Modern Romance] [Youth] [Sweet Romance] [Secret Crush] [Bittersweet Ending] [Protective] A realistic story with a fresh premise, no artificial sugary fluff, and just a touch of sweetness. Yu Qi tells you that love only lasts three months. Once the novelty wears off, you can love whoever you want. The male lead seems like a sunny, cheerful boy, but underneath he is calculating and gloomy. At first, he refuses to admit that he likes the female lead, yet he can't leave her alone and keeps 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 Lend Me Your Ears for Just a Few Minutes! 耳朵借我这几分钟！ September 17, 2024: On hold Back in her student days, Jiang Nan always had a little shadow trailing behind her. No one knew what the young master of the Song family was thinking. How could he possibly be interested in a strange, down-on-her-luck girl who kept everyone at arm's length? Jiang Nan even found the talkative young master a little annoying. Then one day, she heard him say... “Jiang Nan, I like you!” “Jiang Nan! I like you! Did you hear me?” “Jiang Nan! I! Like! You!” But back t 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 Ten Years After My Social Death, My First Love Turned Dark and Won't Let Me Go 社死十年后，白月光他黑化锁死我 A cringey old work, pure entertainment, no real-life inspirations, and very crude writing. If it’s not your thing, don’t read it. [A heroine who seems useless and antisocial but says startling things × a tsundere hero who talks tough but constantly gets found out] When they meet again, he’s the darling of the heavens, while she’s a walking public embarrassment. His tsundere attitude meets her ridiculous antics. They unexpectedly get caught up in a long-planned conspiracy. They’re hostile toward —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 Your Heartbeat, My Code 你的心跳，我的代码 Computer genius Gu Ci writes love letters in code and falls at first sight for Su Wan, a dazzling freshman who’s hopelessly slow to catch on when it comes to romance. A sweet campus romance that goes from college to the altar: he uses algorithms to win her heart, and she answers with a racing pulse. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 After Taking All the Money, I Was Reborn at the Moment I Was Kidnapped 卷走所有财产后，我重生在被拐时 The heroine has been a pitiful girl all her life. Everything she worked hard for became nourishment for her half-sister. Whether it was good grades or a husband, if her sister wanted it, she had to give it up. Reborn, she finally learns there was a reason she was never loved. It turns out her own aunt switched her at birth, leaving her to live a miserable life. Watch her expose the truth, set everything right, and finally take flight into freedom. Two people who never knew love as children lean 82Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 I’m Only the Third Female Lead 只是女三 The main story is complete. Also known as Close at Hand, the title wasn't well chosen, so go by the synopsis. A story of growth, a childhood friend who appears out of nowhere, and two people saving each other. At first, he was a star, and she chased after it. Later, when he dimmed, she kept chasing that star. “At first, you lit up my world. Later, I held that star close, hoping to make him shine again.” May love and freedom be equally brave. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 The Big Shot School Hunk's Sweet, Adorable Darling 大佬校草的软萌甜心 [Two top students + sweet romance + healing] Every day she spends in love with a big shot leaves her feeling anxious. What has she done to deserve being with someone like him? One day, she can’t help asking, “Why are you so good to me?” The big shot just smiles and says nothing. Perhaps she’s already forgotten their chance encounter many years ago. All she needs to know is that a man loves her deeply and is willing to do anything for her. One day, at a class reunion, a round of Truth or Dare fin 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 Her Eyes Speak 她的眼睛在说话 A mischievous, carefree, and fearless girl × a gloomy, aloof boy devoted to pure love [Wild rose × aloof, loyal puppy|Amid the thunder of two souls resonating, I kissed you thousands upon thousands of times] “Xu Zihuai, have you ever seen the racetrack at four in the morning?” Ning Ling stamped on the accelerator, her scarlet race car speeding down the road. “Want to bet? On the last lap tonight, I’ll make sure you hear my heartbeat.” That year, cicadas shrilled in the summer heat. The free-spi —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 My Ice-Cold Girl 我的冰山女孩 At their first meeting, sparks flew and tension crackled. As they got to know each other, they fell deeply in love. Once together, their bond became unbreakable. Hand in hand, they vowed to stay together for life. “My name is Tang Xia.” “I want that one.” “It smells like lemon.” 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 Tracing the Earth’s Hidden Eye 地眼寻踪 Antique shop owner Qi Mo accidentally comes into possession of half a volume of The Earth Vein Map. It records the lost secret art of the “Earth Eye” and the location of an ancient Western Zhou tomb that may contain “Breath Soil,” sparking a scramble among various factions. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 When the Fireworks Bloom 【当烟花绽放时】 [A Guide to First Love Failing and a Handbook for Rebuilding Mature Love] The flutter of young love is like fireworks: brief, but dazzling enough. Su Nian's youth began with a secret crush. A misunderstanding at the arts festival brought her together with Chen Ye. The boy stood in front of her, shielding her from trouble and stepping into her world. Complications with friends and opposition from those around them made it hard for their relationship to get started, but Chen Ye's willingness to 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 64 Scars of a Tart Lemon 酸柠灼痕 [Coming of age + bittersweet ending + ensemble cast + mutual redemption] “Your love for me isn’t even one ten-thousandth of my pain.” The wind was so strong that afternoon, it blew Ye Zhining and Wang Xingye farther and farther apart. From their initial dislike to mutual admiration, and then to the hurt that followed, Ye Zhining never imagined she would become so entangled with him. “I’ll never bully you. You can feel safe with me behind you,” he said. “She’s the one who won’t leave me alone,” h —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 A Belated Confession 晚点的告白 Yu Sui's mother arranges a blind date for her, and she finds a wallet. The owner is Jiang Xunzhi, the boy she had a crush on back in school. When they first met in their first year of high school, Jiang Xunzhi's cold gaze made Yu Sui dislike the top student immediately. Does getting good grades make you so great? After a bet, she became the top student's “personal lackey.” Well, people who get good grades really are impressive. As Yu Sui diligently serves as his lackey, she gradually realizes th 19Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 66 The Cure for a Secret Crush 暗恋解药 Though those four words are hard to say, everything I do says, “I like you.” A campus romance about mutual secret crushes, told from both perspectives. Two people scarred by their families of origin save each other. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 67 Love in Sofia 爱在索菲亚 Later, when she looked back, she remembered that sunny afternoon in early winter when she first saw Zhou You. One fleeting glance took her breath away, though she had no idea that every story began right there. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 After Pretending We Barely Know Each Other, the Foxlike Top Student Has Been Plotting This for Ages 装不熟后，狐狸学霸他预谋已久 Lu Zhiyuan, the person who had beaten her on the report card for three years, was now her classmate. She thought high school would be nothing more than another long, quiet contest, until Zhou Muye, her childhood friend, transferred back. Lu Zhiyuan was a coolheaded rival and ally. Zhou Muye was the childhood friend who had returned with all their shared memories and his warm devotion. Amid exams, competitions, and the flow of everyday life, something began to change. For the first time, Xu Zhao’ —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 69 I Went Back to That Day and Accepted the Genius Top Student's Confession 穿回那天，我接受天才学霸的表白 I Traveled Back to That Day and Accepted the Genius Top Student's Confession 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 Summer-Only First Love 夏日限定版初恋 School Life + Top Students + Campus Beauties and Handsome Guys + Sweet-and-Sour Push and Pull + Childhood Friends + Mutual Secret Crushes + A Touch of Ensemble Cast + An All-Rounder Who's Handsome and Flirtatious The childhood friend who suddenly returns after years of no contact He's handsome, a top student, and can easily get into A University. The campus forum is full of people swooning over him and shipping couples. Xu Yuan suddenly feels like something is wrong with him. He keeps in touch w 152Reads—Score11014d adds
- 71 The Last Ember of Smoke 余烟烬 The lead singer wore a white dress. The delicate line of her collarbones showed faintly beneath the sheer fabric, and the fitted waist accentuated her slender figure. Two braids, tied with white ribbons, swayed with her movements. The gauzy skirt caught the stage lights, reflecting tiny sparks like stars in the night sky. Her voice was incredibly gentle, like the songs a mother might softly murmur into her child's ear. Standing onstage, she drew everyone into a scene woven from her singing. A su —Reads—Score114d adds
- 72 Reborn: Catching the Campus Belle Stealing Snacks on Camera from the Start 重生：开局抓到校花监控下偷零食 I was reborn. I went back to this day twenty years ago and became a high school student again. Something major happened today. On the security camera, I saw the school beauty stealing snacks from the convenience store my family owned. In my previous life, I pretended not to see. The next day at school, I heard she'd collapsed in a pool of blood. This time, I can't just stand by and do nothing. I blocked her at the door. “Why is your chest sticking out like that? Are you hiding somethi 5.1kReads—Score91614d adds
- 73 Good Baby, Let Big Brother Hold You 乖宝宝，给哥哥抱一下 [Youthful Campus Life + Childhood Sweethearts + Sweet Romance + Secret Crush + Both Leads Are Each Other's Only Ones] She was his first love. That year, she walked into his life like a dream. In this fairytale world, she met a prince surrounded by a gentle glow, and she became his princess. He was her first love. That year, he met his princess. He carefully built a fairytale kingdom just for her, and swore to become the prince who loved her more than anyone in the world. An unexpected eighteenth 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 Wait Until the Withered Wood Meets Spring 待枯木逢春后 [Mutual Crush] [Slow-Burn Romance] [Second Chance at Love] [Both Chaste] [Contrast] [Campus] [Seems well-behaved and aloof junior girl × seemingly cold, but double-standard, senior boy] The first time Xu Zhiyi met Chi Yu, he was playing pool. The veins on the hand gripping the cue stood out faintly. His gaze was cool, a cigarette dangling from his lips, smoke swirling around him. He was hidden in the haze, exuding a listless, languid air, like a veiled moon in the sky. When she met him again, h 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 Wings in the Wind 耳风飞扬 Tang Ji x Pei Song [Mutual Secret Crushes] [One-on-One Romance, Happy Ending] What Tang Ji thought was a one-sided crush was actually mutual. The boy she fell for three years ago transferred to her school, Xi Middle School, after they’d been apart for over a year. And that wasn’t all: he moved into the house across the street from hers. The threads of fate drew them closer, step by step. Their unspoken feelings flickered as two young hearts tested and tugged at each other. Later, Tang Ji stared 61Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 76 I Save the Campus Beauty from the Start, So How Did We End Up Living Together?! 开局救下校花，怎么就同居了！？ [Excessive sweetness + mutual healing + cohabitation fun + campus slice of life + one heroine, 1v1] On a rainy night, Lin Feng unexpectedly saves the aloof campus belle, Su Xiaoxiao, who was about to jump off a rooftop. He thought it had nothing to do with him, but then the campus belle shows up at his home with her luggage and moves in?! Whatever happened to her aloof persona? What’s with this domestic goddess making dinner now? Hey, what is going on here!? Forced into a “study group,” they fal 127Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 I Saved My Senpai, Only for Her to Win Me Over 拯救学姐的我，却被学姐拿下了 [Everyday campus romance] [One heroine] [Saving the campus belle] [Sweet romance] [No rebirth, no System] Early September, the opening chapter of youth quietly begins at Hangcheng University. Eighteen-year-old Chen Tao steps into a lively, carefree college life, with goofy roommates by his side and a daily routine that's both relaxing and heartwarming. Then, on a night when the moon is only half full, he meets Lin Shuying, a gentle, withdrawn girl with an air of fragility. Everyone says she's al 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 The 1970s: I Have a Pocket Dimension and the Bigwigs Adore Me 七零：我带空间被大佬团宠了 In her previous life, Shen Siyue worked tirelessly for her family, only to be drained of every last drop of blood. Reborn at the crossroads of fate, she watched as her selfish older sister stole the “good” match that would have sent her to the countryside to marry, pushing her toward the “dead end” of following their mother into a remarriage doomed to misery. Shen Siyue gave a cold laugh and went along with it, carrying a severance letter and a vast pocket dimension spanning tens of thousands of —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 I Went to College at 30 and Discovered I Was a Rich Second-Generation Heir 30岁读大学，竟发现我是富二代 At thirty, Lin Fan delivered his last takeout order through a raging storm, celebrated his birthday with a candle stuck in a cup of instant noodles, and unexpectedly received a university admission letter that was twelve years late. He thought his life was finally about to turn around. But when he went home to celebrate, his father handed him proof of ownership in a trillion-yuan conglomerate. “It’s time to come home and take over the family business.” In the first half of his life, he was a de —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 I Became the Savior by Stalking My Senior 我靠尾随学姐成为救世主 [Single male and female leads, campus, future, urban, supernatural powers, alien civilization] Year 103 of the Union Era was a time of advanced technology and human unity. Nations stood together, preparing to prevent the impending crisis of an alien invasion. Lin Hui was a third-year student at Dawn Academy. Ever since he saw his senior Xia Jingling’s captivating figure on the battlefield, he had been determined to uncover her secrets. He never expected the new transfer student, Ye Wanmeng, to b —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 81 Those Green Days of Youth 那些青葱时光 In the early 1990s, Su Jing started college. Coming from a poor family, she resolved to study hard and make something of herself through her own abilities. The rich girls seemed to live in a constant romantic drama, while the poor girls, hoping to find jobs after graduation, were all eager to land themselves a wealthy husband. Su Jing was exceptional in every way, but she thought differently. Though she could have relied on her looks, she was determined to make her way through hard work. Not lo 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 82 This Time, Let Me Be the One to Love You 这次，换我喜欢你吧 [Campus romance + older woman/younger man + waking from a coma and a dream + heroine pursues hero + both leads are inexperienced in love + long-planned romance] Maybe the meaning of two people choosing each other is simply: What a coincidence, I like you too. Su Lingyu was injured while saving her younger brother, Su Huaiyi, and remained unconscious for over a month. In her dream, she met a younger boy named Jiang Shiyan. Jiang Shiyan saw the girl again at his cousin’s junior high graduation par 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 After Getting Played, I Met My True Love 被钓后，我遇上了真命天女 [Single Heroine] + [True Love] + [No System] + [Relaxed Everyday Life] + [Sweet Romance, No Angst] + [Youthful Campus Romance] One lovestruck fool is going to lose badly. What about two? Happy puppy x sweet, adorably clueless girl "She's different from everyone else!" "Bai Rui? He's just looking to have some fun." After hearing what she really thought, the happy puppy drooped his ears. Then Lin Shiyao entered his life, like a beam of light shining into his heart. "Lin Shiyao, I've always 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 84 Do You Kinda Like Me Too? 你是不是也喜欢我捏 [Two Top Students + Made for Each Other + Mutual Devotion + Long Live Friendship] Perhaps because of the environment she grew up in, Liu Qing only wanted to study hard and see the world beyond her hometown. Before meeting Li Wen Classmate: “You’re always so quiet. Do you think you can make friends like that?” Liu Qing: “Thanks for your concern, but I don’t need friends.” After meeting Li Wen Liu Qing: “I think it’s wonderful to have friends. I’m so lucky to have met you all.” Li Wen gazes 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 Are You All Right Over There? 你，在那边还好吗 “Muran, I... I like you!” Do you still remember her from school? The heroine has had a crush on the hero for two years. There are a few heartbreaking moments, but in the end, they choose each other. A youthful campus romance, telling our story, Dedicated to all of us who have stayed young at heart. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 86 She Doesn't Want Him Anymore, So the Pretend Rich School Hunk Becomes Her Dog 她不要他了，装货校草为爱当狗 [Secret crush / bickering enemies / says one thing but means another / aloof campus beauty / jealous king / lighthearted comedy / youthful angst and sweet romance] (It can be sweet or angsty. The author cares about readers’ feelings, and the direction of the story will be decided based on reader feedback.) Beloved sunshine girl x cold, sharp-tongued campus heartthrob (school bully) One day at the start of term, Qu Xiao, weighed down by resentment, ran into Jiang Chi, the “dark horse” everyone 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 87 While We're Young, Let's Trick Them into Coming Home 趁着年少骗回家吧 While we’re still young and naive, I can’t let someone else get to you first. But you seem to carry so many scars. Since we’ve met, let me be the one to protect you from now on. I couldn’t be with you for the first eighteen years, but I’ll be here for all the years to come. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 My Sunshine School Beauty 我的暖阳校花 —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 89 She's Peach-Flavored 她是桃子味的呀 [Laid-back, roguishly handsome school king × cute, feisty, cool beauty] [Campus and society | Redemption | Both devoted only to each other | Both pursue one another | Equally powerful | Rekindled love | Happy ending] On her first day of high school, Lu Xin came across a group of people bullying a female student. Kindhearted and beautiful, she stood up for her, gaining a best friend in the process. Little did she know that someone had been secretly watching her and was glad to have reunited with 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 90 A Scorching Summer Kiss 盛夏炽吻 [Devoted, Obsessive, Scheming Fox of a Man vs. Sweet, Soft, Adorable Sculpture Major] [A pure romance!] After witnessing her biological father jump to his death, Sheng Xia developed stress-induced blindness. During the six months she spent in darkness, a boy came into her life. He was the son of her attending physician, Shen Zhou. His name meant “daylight,” the break of dawn after night. At the age when a girl’s heart is most easily stirred, she fell head over heels for him. The first thing she 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 91 Sister Xin, You've Changed 心姐，你变了 [Both leads are reborn + strong female lead + showbiz + face-slapping + male lead appears later] Jiang Xinyi, a nobody ranked eighteenth tier, lost her memory after falling during a shoot. Her personality changed completely: from timid and submissive to a domineering queen! Her personal assistant was stunned. “How is this just amnesia? It’s like she’s become a different person!” She made a name for herself with one audition for a period drama! Someone stole her costume? She picked out her ow 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 Wasn't I Hated by the Whole Internet? Why Is Everyone Crying Now That I'm Leaving? 不是全网黑吗，怎么我退圈都哭呢 If Everyone Hates Me Online, Why Are They Crying Now That I’m Quitting the Industry? 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 Love Like the Tide: A Song of Secret Longing 爱如潮水~吟唱一首暗恋的歌 Love, like the tide~ Sing a song of secret love. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 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! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 95 The Gentle Beast of Youth 青春里的温柔野兽 [Bickering Couple + Campus Romance + Coming of Age + Second Chance] On my first day as her deskmate, Wen Yun scared me to tears. Later, that fierce boy became the only secret I kept from my youth. We promised to go to college in the same city, but in the summer when the cicadas sang loudest, we lost each other in the crowd. Wen Yun, it took me until later to understand: that summer, I lost more than our promise. I lost the only moon that ever shone in my youth. We didn't even have time to say go 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 96 To the Youth That Never Looks Back 致永不回头的青春 A new work is here! You’re welcome to read Youth That Never Looks Back. It tells the story of four eloquent high school sophomores with dreams in their hearts. From their first meeting to becoming close friends, they live out the story of youth through their studies and everyday lives. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 9Reads—Score114d adds
- 97 The Top Student Next Door Has a Crush on Me 邻居家学霸暗恋我 [Completed, Mutual First Love, Love Grows Over Time, Reconciliation, Top Students, Happy Ending] My childhood friend and next-door neighbor, the campus heartthrob, has secretly been in love with me! He pinned me against the wall in the middle of winter, and our sweet romance began. He helped me get into a top university and start a business on campus. But after this genius top student flirted with me, he disappeared without a trace. Years later, we meet again, and I discover that he is living wi 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 98 A Summer When the Stars Shine 群星闪耀的夏天 [Youthful campus life] [Two top students] [Ensemble cast] A passionate, haughty, slightly vain heroine x a gentle, slightly sharp-tongued hero who never overthinks Xia Qianxing x Shen Sinan The high school where I met you was a summer when the stars shone bright. Years from now, many memories may slowly blur, but none of us will forget the hot summer breeze, the cicadas singing outside the window, the sound of pen on paper, and the carefree smiles on one another's faces. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 The First Meeting with My Beloved 初遇心上人 [Youth + Campus + Secret Crush + Coming of Age] That midsummer, the warm sunshine of youth was just like you. Country girl Xia Xiaowan fell for him at first sight, embarking on a secret crush. She gave him her whole heart, hoping only to treat him well without being rejected. It wasn’t until Gu Xiaoye unexpectedly confessed that she realized love means two people choosing each other. As time passed, Xia Xiaowan achieved a perfect ugly-duckling transformation. After everything they went throug 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 100 Miss Tang’s Magical Adventures Miss唐的神奇魔法 After a nap, she woke up back in ninth grade. Unlucky college student Tang Xin realized in horror: was this a nightmare on repeat? Tang Xin was an utterly ordinary college student with a seemingly endless streak of bad luck. She only wanted to get a good night’s sleep, but suddenly transmigrated back to ninth grade! Staring at the familiar yet strange classroom, she screamed SOS in despair: “This isn’t a dream. It’s a real-life nightmare!” But the path she set foot on again had quietly changed 1Reads—Score—14d adds
