Novels like The Girl Who Sat Beside Me at Seventeen
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Girl Who Sat Beside Me at Seventeen, best match first.
- 1 The Wedding Left Unfinished in My Dream 梦中未完成的婚礼 (No harem, no wish-fulfillment, no System, no rebirth. Urban romance, multiple heroines, a doctor's experiences, with a slight Roommates vibe. Readers looking for a quick thrill should proceed with caution.) About the years I spent away from medicine... Can a glamorous career prove that we matter? Can a seemingly perfect romance bring our lives to a happy ending? Can a vivid, complete dream save us from an absurd reality... 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 The Popular Movie Emperor Has More Than One Persona 当红影帝人设有点多 [Wealthy-family heir who loves acting cute and crying, a top star gong × resilient, beautiful shou from humble beginnings, tough on the outside and tender within] [Two male leads + modern city + entertainment industry + wealthy families + charming but fickle + love that grows over time + rekindled romance + a little angst + happy ending] Pei Shi: The person who hit me later became the cinnabar mark in my heart. Lu Jingheng: Look, that dazzling, noble young man is the one I love. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 All Worlds, Heed My Command 万界，听我号令 [Classic cultivation + ruthless action + fast-paced + dual cultivation of immortality and demonic arts] A wandering little beggar steps into the world of cultivation. His spiritual meridians are stolen, he carries a precious treasure, and every faction is hunting him. Neither the immortal nor demonic path will accept him! “If neither the immortals nor the demons will have me, Jiang Yue, then I’ll carve a bloody path of my own, become an immortal, and turn demonic!” “If the Heavenly Dao won’t acc —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 You've Been Censored 你被和谐了 My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 My Years Like Flowing Water 我的逝水年华 [Feel-Good Urban Slice of Life] + [Big Star] + [Surrounded by Beautiful Women] + [Happy Ending] Finding a drunk beauty completely turned my life upside down. A few days later, I took her home again after running into her at a bar. This time, she threatened to make me marry her Good grief. Fine, let’s get married. I’m a man, what do I have to lose? Besides, she’s gorgeous and rich. Am I about to reach the peak of my life? 912Reads8.4Score10214d adds
- 6 Old Chen’s Love Life 老陈情史 (Urban + Realistic + Workplace + Unspoken Rules + Adult + Romance + Feel-Good + Engineering + Sweet Romance + True to Life) Wherever there are people, there are politics. Politics aren’t about fighting and killing; they’re about relationships and human nature. Young Lao Chen worked for ten years at a municipal construction company, rotating through roles as a site supervisor, surveyor, and construction manager. When the property market was booming, Lao Chen quit and went into business as a sub 151Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Fifteen-Day Traveler 十五日旅人 [Female-oriented + Infinite-flow + Mystery and crime-solving + Redemption + Two powerful male leads] Gao Ze, a smooth and well-connected entertainment reporter, stumbles into a world of the dead called "The Pinnacle of Perfection" while investigating the "Clown Abduction Case" from more than twenty years ago. His companion on this journey is a mysterious suspense novelist. Will they trust each other, or turn against one another? "At the end of the mortal world, where life is at its highest, earl —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 The Plump Consort Is Blessed, and the Two-Faced Prince Is Her Match Made in Heaven 肥妃有福，双面王爷倾世妃 [1v1, both leads are pure, sweet romance: a lucky, lovely young woman vs. a two-faced male lead who plays the pig to eat the tiger] Shi Yiwei transmigrates. She expects to be a stunning, talented young lady from a prestigious family, but instead finds her hands piled with fat like steamed buns. What the heck? Why does everyone else transmigrate into being a princess or a favored consort? If nothing else, couldn’t I at least be a beauty? No way! Better to die beautiful than live ugly! [Ding! Host 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Reborn Demon Monkey: First, Cut Off Three Fingers of the Traitorous Disciple 重生妖猴：先斩逆徒三根指 At the Immortal-Slaying Platform, my treacherous disciple wants my head as a stepping stone to heaven. Reborn as a demon monkey, I’ll chop off three of his fingers first and collect the interest! The Immortal Realm’s most wanted fugitive? A citywide manhunt in the Demon Realm? Shackles on his dantian that break when he gets stronger? This monkey sure knows how to stir up trouble! Why did the traitorous disciple descend to the lower realm and claim supremacy? What kind of monster is the Heavenly —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 My Miserable First Half of Life 我悲惨的上半生 The story of one woman and all sorts of men: life is short, so enjoy it while you can. An ordinary girl is rejected by her parents, who favor boys, from the day she is born. After her younger brother arrives, her father cares even less for her, and her mother shows her no love. She stumbles through life, bullied by all kinds of people and harassed by her classmates. Just after coming of age, she meets a scumbag, whose lies lead her step by step into an abyss, where she gradually falls into ruin. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Master, Please Have Some Tea 师父请喝茶 The everyday cultivation life of a cool, charming master and her handsome, scheming disciple. On the very first day they meet, both are already hiding their own agendas. A good disciple, a bad disciple, or a demonic disciple?! Cultivation is hard, so choose your disciples with care! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 First Thoughts of Summer 初念夏 One heroine, multiple male leads: a gentle, resilient girl | a sunny, cheerful top student | an obsessive, gloomy puppy | a proud young master with a surprising side | a long-suffering, pitiful Xu Lin Tropes: regretful pursuit | rekindled love | melodramatic love polygon | possessive pursuit by force... After a car accident took her parents, Xu Nianxia had no choice but to move in with her uncle’s family in Xuancheng. Transferring to No. 3 High School, she hoped to quietly start a new life, but 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 My 26-Year-Old Landlady: Fang Yuan Reborn 我的26岁女房客之重生方圆 After getting a second chance at life, will Fang Yuan still end up disgraced and dead? Will he still be a man of contradictions? Can he manage his family relationships? No one knows what will happen. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 My Days Living with the Nightclub Goddess 我和夜店女神同居的日子 [Not reborn]+ [Not a wish-fulfillment story]+ [No System]+ [Urban romance]+ [Multiple heroines] I just graduated this year. Before graduation, my girlfriend dumped me, so I went to a bar to drown my sorrows. But when a friend acted on impulse, I got dragged into a dispute, setting off a chain of events. How is a fresh-faced college graduate like me supposed to handle all this? I met a beautiful girl at the bar. What might happen between us? The first problem after graduation is finding a place t 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 I Think You'll Love Me 我想你会爱我 Also known as: I'm a dog who likes to peek at other people's happiness After three years delivering takeout, my first love dumped me. Then I met the girl I had admired since I was young, but still found no one to love me... A young man struggles to survive in a city ruled by desire. Which path is truly meant for him? When I met you, I thought, you would love me. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 My 27-Year-Old Landlady 我的27岁女租客 Jiang Xun, a documentary filmmaker, lost everything overnight: His girlfriend married someone else, his brother ran off, his grandfather passed away, and he was left with a debt of over a million yuan. His only remaining asset was an old Western-style house in Hangzhou inherited from his grandfather, but it came with a tenant who refused to leave. Chu Ran was 27, proud, stubborn, and exceptionally skilled at her work. She was a rich heiress, but refused to take over the family business, choosin —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 I Want to Be a Bad Man 我想做个坏男人 A playboy bar owner suddenly runs into a beautiful female CEO who takes over his bar without a word. An ex-girlfriend he hasn't seen in three years reappears and hands him a wedding invitation. Then a sweet, innocent student meets me, and we instantly feel like we've known each other forever, sharing a passionate night. See how I navigate these tangled romances with ease, work hard to achieve something extraordinary, and let the fragrance of youth fill my years. 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Han Xin: Rebellion Beneath the Stars 韩信：星辰之下的反叛 As the anguished cries of the remnants of the six kingdoms shook the land of China, an unknown youth gazed at the stars beside the Si River. He saw not the course of fate, but the code behind the workings of the universe. Han Xin was a down-and-out youth mocked by the world, until an upheaval in the stars revealed a secret capable of overturning heaven and earth. Why did a legendary military genius die amid political strife? Could he truly not see what was happening? Only then did he understand: 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Waiting to Meet You Again 等待与你重逢 Bai Qianying has loved her childhood friend Mu Lingyu for as long as she can remember, but he has always seen her as a little sister. She decides to move on, and while healing from heartbreak, she meets Xu Yuchen, who brings warmth into her life. But then Mu Lingyu realizes he has fallen deeply in love with her. What should Bai Qianying do? [I’m a new writer, so I hope you’ll show your support! My writing may not be great, so please bear with me. Feel free to offer suggestions, and I’ll keep imp 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 The Playful Little Chef's Journey Home 俏皮小厨娘回家记 [Mission System + Transmigrate Into a Book] Note: The book-within-a-book setting was created by the author based on her own palace-intrigue roleplay group. About This Book After an unfortunate death, Tang Doudou, a kitchen assistant at a five-star hotel, becomes bound to a Gourmet System. Coerced and tempted into taking the path to becoming the royal chef and earning the royal chef’s plaque, she soon learns that life in the imperial palace is nothing like life outside. She spends every day on te —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Like the Full Moon in the Sky 如满月当空 [Complete] [Tragic School Romance + Two Top Students + Mutual Salvation + Tragic Double Ending + Yearning and Tension + Sweet First, Then Heartbreaking] [Also known as: An Imperfect Story | Don't Think of Me] Fake Heiress X Repeat Exam Student. As a fake heiress, Xu Yanqiu left for the countryside before her adoptive parents could drive her away in disgust. It happened to be their senior year of high school. There, she met Xie Yihe, a laid-back, sharp-tongued boy whose mother had died and whos 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Ten Years Behind the Mist 雾锁十年 Brilliant, sunny genius photographer x cool, chaste lawyer x deeply angsty romance “If one day your late lover came back to you, and after all your years of hard work, you had success in both your career and love life, with a happy, fulfilling life ahead of you, what would you choose?” I covered the photos I took of him with a watermark that said “shot by his girlfriend” and told him he’d have lifetime usage rights only after we got married. He raised an eyebrow. “Wen Luo, are you sure you wan 171Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Counting Down to the End: I Just Want to Treat Myself Better 生命倒计时，只想对自己好一些 (No cultivation, no fantasy, no superpowers, just everyday urban life! The protagonist dies in the end...) During a routine company health checkup, Yang Ming discovered that he had terminal cancer and only six months to live! Looking back on his life, it seemed he had spent it all running around for others and meeting their needs. So, with the time he had left... He would live a little more for himself! And be a little kinder to himself. 56Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Help! My Boss Keeps Sneaking Touches of My Tail 救命！顶头上司天天偷摸我尾巴 [New novel, ratings aren't open yet, so enjoy without worry] [Male-male romance + love grows over time + 1v1 + both are each other's first] [Cheerful, shameless calico bottom + sharp-tongued black cat top who fiercely protects his own] To pay her owner's enormous medical bills, Huaying, a calico cat spirit who had only just gained human form, willingly sold herself to a cat cafe. Huaying eagerly pitched herself: “Boss, look at me! I'm a calico! I bring good fortune!” Xuan Li stroked his chin tho 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 The Ordeal Written in Fate 命数里的劫 Our fates began when I saw you in the crowd; they ended when I saw you in the crowd. You were like a ray of dawn, lighting up my life. But fate played a cruel joke on us. You were the reason I succeeded, and the reason I failed! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Those Things in My Dreams 梦中的那些事儿 Have you ever wondered about the secrets behind dreams? In this book, the author faithfully records one bizarre dream after another, along with the genuine feelings they inspire: fear, delight, confusion, and more. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 A Disillusioned Young Man's Ultimate Fantasy 失意青年的终极幻想 [A contemporary urban novel. If it’s not your thing, don’t read it.] After eight years together, he’s cruelly dumped. Will meeting the daughter of a wealthy family turn this down-on-his-luck young man’s fortune around? A mysterious woman suddenly shows up and fights me for the house. I have no choice but to hand over the deed, but she’s gorgeous! Can I move in with her? The beauty finally loses patience and says two words: “Enough!” A top-tier angst novel featuring one male lead and multiple fem 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 The Fertilizer Plant's Phantom God 化肥厂幻神 If Feng Yi had not been born, the ages would have remained shrouded in darkness… An adventure story without a comeback arc. Systems and golden fingers are nothing but the dregs of the dregs in front of this alien's father, Chang'e's boyfriend… —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 In a Parallel Universe, She Still Dreams of Becoming a Superstar 平行时空里，仍想成为大明星的她 [Showbiz + no System + heroine Le Yao (not fanfiction) + everyday urban life + mutual healing + no angst] “Someone like me belongs in heaven, right?” “After all, for someone like me, this world is hell.” After struggling with bipolar disorder for eight years, Lin Zhen dies despite medical efforts after taking an overdose of medication. But he unexpectedly transmigrates to another parallel world and enters another version of his own body. Born into a top-tier wealthy family, he stands at the very 69Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 30 Snow Eagle's Passion 雪鹰豪情 Blending traditional storytelling with the modern reach of online fiction, Feng Xiyan transmigrates and relives the life her father’s generation spent fighting and living in the western frontier. Only by experiencing it firsthand can one understand how difficult real life is. Told through an all-encompassing lens and a fresh perspective, this story brings to life a mid-twentieth-century era of war and peace, where family and romance intertwine, and friendship, family affection, love, and daily l 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Only Two or Three Years Left to Live, My Sisters Beg Me to Forgive Them 命剩两三年，姐妹跪求我原谅 I have barely two years left to live, and you still want me to donate a kidney? My older sister is begging me to forgive her. My younger sister is throwing a tantrum for no reason, so of course she needs to be taught a lesson! I’m going to die. Can you all stop bothering me? After learning that his life has entered a countdown, Xu Junze wants nothing more than to find a quiet corner where no one will disturb him, do what he wants, and fulfill his dreams. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 From Bar Singer to Godfather of Music! 从酒吧驻唱，我成了音乐教父！ [Heartbreaking + Comeback + Super Sweet + Entertainment Industry + Rich Beauty + Face-Slapping] A beautiful CEO who returned from overseas and a famous singer fall for me, a bar singer in Lanzhou? I write a legend with my music, creating music with “roots,” and eventually become the ultimate godfather of the music scene. See how I make my comeback, all in "From Bar Singer to Godfather of Music!" 46Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Roommates Reboot: Rekindling Old Flames 2 重启房客，再续前缘2 The heroine is the celebrity Le Yao, the famous Le; the heiress Jian Wei; the female CEO Mi Cai; and the businesswoman An Qi... I transmigrated into The Tenants and became Zhao Yang. Through one regret after another, I learned to be understanding, to cherish what I had, and to let others find happiness... Through one failure after another, I learned to be strong... I wrote a million words for my previous book, My Tenants’ Dream, but never made it to the end. I still have so much more to say... P 153Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 My Rich Young Lady from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai 我的江浙沪大小姐 Years ago, an elopement involving one of the capital's most powerful families set in motion three relationships that would remain entangled for half a lifetime. A man who refused to be controlled by his family fled the Imperial Capital. Along the way, he met Su Yu, who was also running away from an arranged marriage, and the two journeyed together to Yunnan. In the mountains, he met the gentle, unassuming Yun Cai. They fell in love, and a child was born of their affection. For ten years, they l 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Sparks in the Piles of Old Papers 旧纸堆里的星火 From The Black Bird Brings Forth Shang to Hou Yi Shoots Down the Suns, from a campus writing contest to a mating scene in the Neolithic Age, three time periods resonate on the operating table of cognitive violence. When Yan Qian finally realizes that what he's writing isn't a history of demystifying myths, but a candid record of Generation Z's spiritual nakedness, the "shame disorder" that has troubled him for years suddenly takes on a new meaning: Every era needs its own Jian Di, using her womb 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 My Girl in the Woods 我的林中姑娘 [Based on real life] + [Urban] + [Detailed] + [Romance] + [Entrepreneurship] + [Tanks] + [Not a power fantasy] Cold winds blow through the valley of despair, while a beautiful woman helps you find your way back! A 26-year-old man strikes out in love and hits a wall when he tries to start a business? No problem, a rich heiress will get drunk with him at a bar! A piano teacher will help him cultivate his artistic sensibilities! A master's graduate who studied abroad will teach him how to start a b 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 The Stunning Boss Lady 绝色老板娘 When golden wind meets dewdrops, that one encounter surpasses countless moments in this mortal world. We agreed it would be just one night together, but could ordinary people like us resist the hand of fate? When we met again, she was my boss’s wife. She said, “Marry me.” 8.6kReads7.9Score97114d adds
- 38 The Hidden Truth About My Ex-Wife 前妻隐秘的真相 The sudden divorce proposal from his wife completely upended Chen Xuan’s life. After their divorce, one secret after another from his wife’s past came to light. As Chen Xuan investigated the secrets she had left behind, a new lease on life awaited him in both his personal and professional life... 658Reads7.1Score10114d adds
- 39 The Legend of a Single Father 未婚爸爸的传奇 I, Nan Pai Shisan, retired from the special forces brigade of a special operations unit in Tibet and returned home. But during an extraordinary journey, I rescued Murong Xiaoxiao, the eldest daughter of a Yanjing family. While we were in a mysterious cave, we accidentally stumbled into a secret chamber and found ourselves inside the illusory image of the Nine Heavens Goddess. She asked me to help raise her son... And so my legendary story began... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Terminally Ill, the Abandoned Heir of a Tycoon Risks His Life to Protect Me 身患绝症，豪门弃少以命相护 [Heart-wrenching romance + mutual salvation + mysterious origins + angst before sweetness + uplifting healing] With late-stage kidney failure, I was heartlessly abandoned by my parents and ex-boyfriend. I had only thirty days left to live. Chen Mo, my classmate of four years, suddenly showed up at my door, determined to save me. He was willing to break with his entire family and shoulder every hardship alone, coming close to death several times. I survived because of him, but then he collapsed. 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 My Miss Tulip: The Rise of Two Illusionary Gods 我的郁金香小姐之双幻神鼎立 If time could turn back, and I’d found the recording of Chen Yi on her old phone that night, would things between us have turned out differently? The fire at the music shop, Xiao Ai’s escape, my Miss Sunflower: why didn’t you believe in your place in my heart? And that familiar little alley: you will always be my one and only Miss Tulip. What kind of sparks would fly if I crossed paths again with Le Yao, Jian Wei, and Zhao Yang, along with my 26-year-old landlady? 521Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 42 Back to My Youth, Excelling in Sports and the Arts 重回少年，文体双馨 In his previous life, Li Xiangyang was an extraordinary track-and-field prodigy as a boy. Unfortunately, he got stuck with a boneheaded coach who ruined his potential. After a lifetime of frustration, he died at the age of fifty while saving someone, only to return to when he was thirteen. This time, Li Xiangyang is determined to change his life. 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 The Story of Jian Wei from My 26-Year-Old Landlady 我的26岁女房客之简薇故事 My name is Jian Wei. Zhaoyang and I fell in love at university. We loved each other deeply, as if our love would last until the end of time. But even we could not withstand the trials brought on by our families’ interference. In the end, my own straying led us further and further apart! I admit it: I lost my way and wasn’t strong enough. I missed out on the most beautiful love and lost to someone who came later. No matter how unwilling I was to accept it, I still couldn’t change reality. The mor 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 A Lone Hero in the World of Love 爱界孤勇者 I used to be a rich second-generation playboy who changed girlfriends every few days. Then a sudden accident turned me into a dirt-poor loser forced to beg on my knees to survive. While I was begging for a living, a childhood friend fell for me. As we partied together day and night, I discovered she was the heiress to a wealthy family. I thought my life had finally reached its peak, but disaster struck again. After that, the blows of reality left me unable to speak, with no emotions or expressio 54Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 My 26-Year-Old Landlady from Singapore 我的26岁新加坡女房东 (Working and starting a business overseas, period setting, romance, schemes, realism, drama, business warfare) The protagonist works in Lion City. The good news is that his landlady is a beautiful Chinese-British woman, but one piece of bad news follows another... In the middle of the night, he overhears strange noises coming from his landlady's room next door... While fleeing, he is rescued by a nurse who shares his rental... In a foreign country, everything is unknown... Also known as Kicked O 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 My 26th Boyfriend 我的第26个男朋友 [No CP + Female-Oriented Power Fantasy + Harem Rivalry + Everyone's Favorite] In this bustling city, I'm an independent, take-charge heroine. I won't let romance tie me down; I only pursue my own happiness and satisfaction. My life is full of temptation and wild indulgence, enough to make anyone's heart race, but I always stay clearheaded and rational. I know that's the only way to survive in this challenging world. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Diary of a Player: The Road to Lying Flat and Getting Rich 海王日记：躺平暴富之路 [No System] [Urban Farming] [Comeback] This story is adapted from real events and may contain some exaggerated descriptions. The characters do not possess any supernatural abilities, so please read with that in mind. In just a few short years, 24-year-old Ming Xi suffered the deaths of both parents and was betrayed by his girlfriend... But life did not break him. Instead, he chose to live differently. There was no way he was going to keep working. He resolutely quit his rotating three-shift job, 169Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 48 The Best of Jian Wei 最好的简薇 My 26-Year-Old Female Tenant [Zhao Yang + Jian Wei + Le Yao + Sweet Romance] If Zhao Yang hadn’t brought Mi Cai to Fang Yuan’s wedding, and if Jian Wei had returned either to wait for Zhao Yang’s explanation or to explain herself to him, would the wheels of fate have started turning again as time reversed? Would the woman in Sky City have been Jian Wei? 148Reads6.3Score10314d adds
- 49 Red Racing Suits, Bittersweet Memories 红色的车衣青涩的回忆 [Road Cycling]+ [Bicycle Racing]+ [School] No matter how treacherous the sea of suffering, it cannot drown a mountain of perseverance. No matter how fiercely the winds howl, they cannot scatter a passionate heart. When a bitter life asks you why, what you love is what defines you. The road ahead is undeniably perilous, but when two rivals meet on a narrow path, the brave prevail. There can only be one road cycling champion... and in road cycling, only the champion counts. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 Teacher, Can We Be Together? 老师，我们能在一起吗？ Liang Chen, a loser about to graduate from college, is harassed relentlessly by a group of beautiful women. The only one he truly loves is Teacher Lin Wenfang. But after she is abused by a scumbag, Teacher Lin gets drawn into Liang Chen's love life and can't pull herself free... 89Reads—Score—14d adds
