Novels like The First Bloom of Spring
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The First Bloom of Spring, best match first.
- 51 At Nightfall, He Lures Me to Surrender 入夜，诱他沦陷 Radiant, spoiled heiress VS scheming, abstinent, secretly passionate tycoon [First married, then in love ✖️ chasing his wife to the crematorium ✖️ both leads are chaste] Sheng Siyan and Lu Jingyi were famous rivals, yet they were forced to get their marriage certificates and tied together. After they married, he went abroad for further studies while she stayed in Haixi City. The couple spent years living apart. Others observed mourning for three years. Lu Jingyi spent three years as a widow. Thr 5.4kReads8.9Score372Shelves
- 52 Newlyweds, Growing Closer 新婚渐浓 Marriage before love / Adult romance / A slow, steady relationship / Sweet romance Cool, rational neurosurgeon vs. attentive, service-oriented head of a corporate group The marriage between Shen Mingyue and Bo Yi began with a drunken joke between their grandfathers. Out of gratitude for an old kindness, Shen Mingyue agreed to marry him to help her family out of a difficult situation. On the first day of their marriage, she was called back to the hospital for an emergency surgery and didn’t come 30.6kReads8.9Score3.2kShelves
- 53 A Spring Night Too Hard to Get Through 春夜难渡 [Signed for Print] Bright and spirited heiress x ruthless fake gentleman Beijing elite circle | Powerful man lowers his head | Possessive | Both leads are each other's first and only, happy ending Song Li first met Liang Jinnian in Aocheng. He was strikingly handsome and came from a noble family. At the gambling table, he didn't even turn over his hole cards. With perfect gentlemanly composure, he said calmly, "Miss Song wins." He had let her win on purpose. It was only a few days later that Son 70.8kReads9.2Score10.8kShelves
- 54 A Kiss After the Wedding 婚后热吻 [Pregnant and married in a whirlwind, marriage before love, love grows over time, both leads are sexually inexperienced, sweet and flirtatious romance] [Soft, sweet beauty from the capital’s elite circles × arrogant CEO who falls for her on his own] A chaotic night at a hotel. Jian Anwan becomes involved with Xiao Chuyi, the most powerful man in the capital’s elite circles. And that means Jian Anwan is carrying his child. Xiao Chuyi is an aloof, highborn CEO who keeps his distance from women 437Reads8.1Score100Shelves
- 55 A Joyous Wedding in the Capital 京婚有禧 [Marriage first, love later, secret marriage, older man-younger woman, both inexperienced and devoted, with plenty of romantic tension] In their third year of marriage, Fang Yipo’s company suddenly got a new boss. It was her husband in name only, whom she had barely seen outside the bedroom during his three years abroad. He wore a sharply tailored black suit. His features were striking and cold, and when his dark, indifferent eyes fell on her, they held only the faintest trace of familiarity, a 58.3kReads9.1Score22.9kShelves
- 56 After Our Flash Marriage, My Wealthy CEO Husband Spoils Me Rotten 闪婚后，我被豪门总裁老公宠上天 [Marriage first, love later + love grows over time + age gap + one-on-one romance + happy ending] [Sweet newlywed life, no melodrama, pure sweetness] *CEO of a publicly traded company x graduate student nearing graduation *Cold, sharp-tongued, fatherly male lead x gentle, radiant, intelligent female lead Qiao Yue had always been indifferent to the idea of marriage. Getting married would fulfill the wish of the elders who loved her, and it was simply something society expected her to do. So why 6.5kReads8.9Score656Shelves
- 57 Marriage at First Sight 婚既钟情 Original title: A Marriage Sealed by Love (Autumn Brings Joy) [Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Couple + Slow-Build Romance + Older Man | Good Girl × Irreverent Man] The Zhou and Lin families arrange a marriage, but the older sister would rather die than go through with it. Her younger sister, who grew up in Hangzhou, is brought to Jingbei City for a blind date with a man she's never met. Before Lin Xuqiu arrives, she makes inquiries and learns that Zhou Wangjin is unruly, hard to tame, and 24.1kReads9.1Score3.3kShelves
- 58 After a Blind Date, I’m Spoiled by the Richest Man in the Capital 相亲后，被京圈首富宠上天 [Mutually devoted + marriage before love + sweet romance + everyday life + heartwarming] Gentle, sweet, overlooked entertainment-industry newcomer × business tycoon with a secret identity After a blind date, Chi Wanwan marries Shen Yu. At first, Chi Wanwan thinks they're just teaming up to get through life... But to her surprise, Shen Yu, usually so detached and cold, becomes utterly devoted to his wife after they marry. Even stranger, her acting career suddenly takes off. Scripts and endorsemen 8kReads9.2Score741Shelves
- 59 The Lu Family's Castoff Daughter Turns Around and Marries an Abstinent Tycoon 陆家弃女，转身嫁禁欲大佬 [Scheming, Chaste Powerhouse vs. Sweet, Down-on-Her-Luck Heiress] [Ten-Year Age Gap + Aloof Older Man Finally Bows His Head + Marriage Before Love + Wealthy Family Intrigue + Guiding Lover + Fated Romance] Betrayed by her family and stripped of her inheritance, how will she turn the tables and win over the cold-hearted tycoon along the way? On the day Lu Xiran “died” in Switzerland, the whole internet sympathized with her father’s grief over losing his daughter. No one knew she had followed a my 39Reads9.3Score—Shelves
- 60 An Extravagant Marriage Alliance: The Beautiful Mommy Says She's Married and Widowed 天价联姻：美貌妈咪说她已婚丧夫 [Faithful Love + Power Couple + Marriage Before Love + A Husband Who Spends Big to Win Her Back + Adorable Kid] The marriage alliance between Nan Wanyuan and Jiang Moqin was a long-term economic arrangement meant to benefit both the Nan and Jiang families. When Nan Wanyuan heard that Jiang Moqin had personally chosen her, she allowed herself a little hope. But the day after their wedding, Jiang Moqin left for another country. In four years of marriage, they met only three times. Their child was 2.9kReads8.0Score137Shelves
- 61 Did Lawyer Jiang Fall for Someone Today? 江律师今天动心了吗？ [Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + lighthearted daily life + the powerful one gives in + both leads are devoted to each other] [Bright and outgoing sweetheart & aloof, steady lawyer with a protective, fatherly vibe] When Wen Ying first joined the company, she heard the young women in her department gossiping that the second young master was a talented, handsome rich man. At the time, Jiang Chenye’s name made no impression on her. She never expected that a year later, after meeting hi 54.4kReads8.7Score8.8kShelves
- 62 Excessive Indulgence 过分沉溺 [Marriage first, love later + secret crush comes true + mutual salvation + devoted to each other, one-on-one] (The heroine seems sweet and gentle but is independent and clear-headed inside; the hero is no typical domineering CEO; she has a secret crush on him; slow burn.) Pei Yu was aloof and indifferent by nature, and he looked down on women even more. Everyone in his circle wondered what kind of woman could possibly win the heart of this unattainable man. Later, he fell out with the Pei family 7.9kReads9.2Score692Shelves
- 63 After Marrying the Young Master of Tianjin’s Elite, the Whole Internet Goes Wild Shipping Us 跟津圈太子爷结婚后，全网嗑疯了 [One-on-One Romance, Both Pure, Marry First and Fall in Love Later, Six-Year Age Gap, An Old Flame Rekindled, The Powerful One Bows His Head] Movie star VS straight-laced man Dazzling beauty X restrained, fatherly type When Shi Wu was twenty, she landed the third female lead in a famous director’s film and shot to fame with her looks and acting skills. But the scandal that followed ruined her reputation and sent her crashing to rock bottom. He Jinglan is the head of a top-tier wealthy family, a 11.3kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves
- 64 After Volunteering for a Political Marriage, the Fake Heiress Is Doted on by a Powerful Tycoon 自愿联姻后假千金被豪门大佬娇宠 They marry first and fall in love later, a sweet, devoted 1v1 romance with both leads each other's first and only. Fu Linchen, a business tycoon, is refined, ruthless, decisive, and indifferent to women. That's how outsiders see him. Then one day, the media breaks the news that he's married through an arranged alliance. Everyone wonders who he married. That night, he rests the girl's foot on his leg and carefully trims her nails. When he's done, he kisses it reverently. Blushing, the girl pulls 167Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 65 Defeated by Her Softness 败给娇软 [The second male lead wins / marriage first, love later / long-planned romance / secret crush / both sexually inexperienced] Yu Xianyin caught the man she had pursued for years bad-mouthing her to his good friend. “She’s just an illegitimate daughter. Who would take her seriously? It’s only a bit of fun.” Heartbroken, Yu Xianyin went to a bar to drink herself numb in the middle of the night, and got involved with someone she shouldn’t have. When she woke up, she discovered he was her high school 2.9kReads9.0Score261Shelves
- 66 After Mistaking My Marriage Match, He Can't Get Enough of Me 认错联姻对象后，他超爱 Strangers to lovers after an arranged marriage / powerful man learns to bow his head / he can't get enough Gentle beauty & strict, stern big shot At first, Xu Qingwu thought her arranged match was a playboy. She figured it would be great: they could each do their own thing. She only found out at their premarital checkup that there'd been a mix-up. Her match was the playboy's uncle, Cen Xihuai, who was rumored to have no interest in women and to be a model of restraint and propriety. Right after 7.7kReads8.8Score975Shelves
- 67 Sweet Love After Marriage 婚后蜜爱 #Gentle Guqin Beauty VS Sharp-Tongued Genius Director# #Marriage First, Love Later + Married Life + Sweet Romance + Love Grows Over Time + Blind Date + Both Leads Are Each Other's First# Before marriage, Shen Huaixu was cold and indifferent, never giving anyone a second glance. He was sharp-tongued and ruthless. After marriage, Shen Huaixu became a complete wife guy. “Where's my wife? Why hasn't she come to visit me on set yet?” [Bonus Scene] Genius director Shen Huaixu was not only extraordinar 4.1kReads8.7Score340Shelves
- 68 Flirted With and Pampered: Mrs. Shen Is Arrogant and Gorgeous 撩宠娇养，沈太太她骄纵美艳 Rumor has it that Ji Qingtang, the heiress of the Ji family, is spoiled and domineering, and can't bear the slightest grievance. She's stunningly beautiful, the kind of woman you can't take your eyes off, but not someone you'd want to marry as a wealthy family's wife. To ensure the Dongfang Tangchun project could expand overseas, Shen Jinyu, the head of the Shen Group, readily agreed to an arranged marriage and married the Ji heiress while still in his prime. After they married, Shen Jinyu caugh 4.6kReads9.2Score435Shelves
- 69 Married at First Sight! The Beijing Tycoon Turns Out to Be a Dad-Type Husband! 闪婚！京圈大佬竟是爹系老公！ [Two powerful heirs from elite families + marriage first, love later + perfectly matched] A restrained, composed family patriarch x an assertive, career-focused CEO Born into a family that favored sons over daughters, Jian Tang crushed a crowd of illegitimate sons and fought her way to the top to become the heir. She had no interest in romance and cared only about her career. To secure her position, Jian Tang decided to find a partner of equal standing and tie their interests together. Zhou Huai 18.3kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves
- 70 In the Gentle Flow of Time, I Wish You a Lifetime of Peace 时光清浅许你一世安然 Time will show you just how important it is to have someone emotionally steady by your side. Shi Ran waited six years, but in the end, she still didn't get a wedding dress. Heartbroken and disillusioned, she decisively chose to marry Dr. Xu, who was eager to start a family. That night, beneath a torrential downpour, a casual glance from him stirred his heart and unsettled his thoughts, until he entrusted her with the rest of his life. The married life of a southern girl (a petite little potato) 8.9kReads9.2Score748Shelves
- 71 I Got Married to My Childhood Sweetheart on the Day We Broke Up 分手当天，我闪婚了青梅竹马 [Sweet Romance + Flash Marriage + Love After Marriage] Her boyfriend of over a year secretly got back together with the woman he had always loved. Heartbroken, Su Yimo got a call from her childhood friend, who said he needed someone to marry. And she actually agreed? Although they had grown up together, Gu Rui had always treated her like a child. To fulfill his grandfather’s dream, he could only pretend to marry Su Yimo. He thought it would all be an act, but he was the first to fall in love for 656Reads8.8Score103Shelves
- 72 Drinking, Dreaming, and Revelry 饮酒梦醉欢 “I married him to repay a debt, but I didn’t fall in love with him for that.” Love after marriage / Xu Zuihuan / Jiang Zhengning The eldest son of the Jiang family, with a mysterious background and an illustrious family. Their lives follow completely different paths, and by all appearances, Xu Zuihuan should have no connection to him. They meet once, then eight years pass. A call from an unfamiliar number, a simple “Let’s get married,” and Xu Zuihuan calmly replies, “Okay.” How much does she o 11.8kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves
- 73 A Marriage Alliance Between Wealthy Families: The Supporting Female Character Stays Calm Even After Learning the Plot 豪门联姻：女配知道剧情后也很稳 (Engaged first, then register the marriage + Everyday life + Sweet romance + Love after marriage + Chasing his wife + Emotionally stable leads + Both leads have only ever been with each other) Blurb One: The Lin and Zhou families arrange a marriage between their children. The eldest daughter of the Lin family only wants to focus on her career and has no interest in marriage. The second daughter keeps breaking up and getting back together with her boyfriend, caught up in the twists and turns of 10.2kReads8.9Score915Shelves
- 74 Mr. Pei, the Agreement Is Void 裴先生，协议作废 [Fair-skinned, beautiful, sunny young writer x possessive wealthy tycoon] Shen Youyi transmigrates into a sweet romance novel as the vicious female supporting character. In the original story, she causes endless trouble and meets a miserable end. To save her own life, she quickly keeps her distance from the hero and heroine, then goes home to coax Pei Jinchen, a powerful Beijing tycoon, into showering her with money. Every day, Shen Youyi fusses over him and works hard to win his favor. “Mr. Pei 4.6kReads8.5Score437Shelves
- 75 An Arranged Marriage? Submit a Proposal First 联姻？先交策划案 Complete [Proud Female CEO × Cold-Blooded Capitalist, Two Powerful Leads, Two Dominant CEOs, Both Each Other’s First, Marriage Before Love] [In business, there are no eternal enemies or friends, but we can be married forever.] [For adults, the most important thing in love is excitement.] Jiang Qingying received a marriage alliance proposal from Lu Jinyuan. She knew of the man: the sole authority in the top-tier Lu family. He was refined and strikingly handsome, but also a cold-blooded capitalist 1.7kReads9.0Score181Shelves
- 76 A Sky-High Contract: I Married Into Wealth, Then Took My In-Laws in Hand 天价契约：豪嫁后，我整顿了婆家 [Putting the in-laws in their place + wealthy CEO + married first, love later + groveling pursuit + cultural differences between north and south] A sky-high contract and a marriage of convenience, each getting what they need. To save her gravely ill mother, Guan Shanyue, a young woman from Songhe, “sold” herself to Lu Chenzhou, the richest man in Jincheng. He needed a wife to appease his family. She needed five million yuan for lifesaving treatment. From then on, the divide between north and sou 19Reads—Score—Shelves
- 77 A Joyful Beijing Wedding: Why Is Young Master He Being So Stubborn Today? 京婚有禧，贺少今天不嘴硬 [The score is low because there aren't many ratings yet. It will go up.] [Both leads are inexperienced + Fast-paced opening + Marriage before love] [Well-behaved, level-headed adopted daughter VS cunning, aloof young master] When news of the Song and He families’ arranged marriage spread across the capital, the Songs’ adopted daughter, Song Zhining, had just stepped off a plane. She had spent eight years studying medicine abroad. The quietest presence in the Song family, she had not been told ab 7.5kReads8.8Score817Shelves
- 78 Married to a Wealthy Older Man, I Become My Ex-Boyfriend's Aunt by Marriage 嫁给豪门老男人，当前男友的舅妈 [Both each other's first and only × sweet romance × flash marriage × sizzling chemistry] Clear-eyed black lotus secretary × refined but depraved CEO boss Xu Yiyi's ex-boyfriend dumped her for being poor and married a rich, beautiful woman. By chance, she discovers that the beauty's uncle is her boss: Fu Siwang, the fearsome devil of the business world. Fu Siwang's grandmother is pressuring him to marry, so Xu Yiyi, one of his secretaries, takes the initiative and offers herself as a candidate. T 1.8kReads8.0Score145Shelves
- 79 Listen to Her Murmur 听她呢喃 Heiress of a wealthy family x refined but wicked tycoon [Sweet Romance + Married First, Love Later + One-on-One] Lin Yan and Xie Ting went from meeting to getting married in just two days. After the wedding, they went about their own business and kept out of each other’s way. One day, at a party in a bar, Lin Yan was resting on a sofa in the corner when her phone buzzed twice. Xie Ting: [What are you doing?] Lin Yan typed with one hand: [Getting ready to sleep.] After replying, she put down her 2.9kReads9.0Score357Shelves
- 80 A Whirlwind Wedding in Beijing 京婚靡靡 [A Scion Who Left Politics for Business] [A Gentle and Serene Beauty of a Department Chief] [Military and Political Family Background] [Marriage Before Love] [A Husband's Long Road to Redemption] [Humorous and Funny] Original Title: A Marriage in the Capital, Wild and Unrestrained Test Title: Endless Nights in the Capital An arranged marriage began a union with no talk of love. Xu Nanjing had in-laws everyone envied. Her father-in-law and mother-in-law held high positions and treated her li 14.1kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves
- 81 A Sultry Marriage 旖旎婚色 [Cool on the outside, hot on the inside male lead × bright, timid but brave female lead] [Secret crush + devoted couple + sweet romance + wealthy family] Su Ning has wanted Lu Chixu for ages, and finally confesses to him, in front of the entire company leadership. Then he fires her without mercy. That very night, she takes advantage of an opportunity and sleeps with Lu Chixu. Su Ning figures she came out ahead. Afterward, she prepares to run. She hasn’t even stepped onto the plane when she’s dra 7.7kReads9.0Score722Shelves
- 82 Love at First Sight: Young Master Fu Bows to Her 一见钟情，傅少为她折腰 The hero falls in love with the heroine at first sight. Both leads are devoted to each other, and the all-powerful CEO goes all out to win his wife back. The hero is head over heels for her. The heroine is sweet and gentle, and he spoils her endlessly. Their life together is incredibly sweet! 3kReads9.0Score227Shelves
- 83 His Bones Were Cold as Ice, Yet He Was Undone by Her Slender Waist 他一身冷骨，败给一把软腰 (Two powerful families + marriage first, love later + a formidable team: a seemingly sweet but secretly cunning heroine vs. a devoted CEO) Rumor has it that the third young lady of the Nan family trapped Second Master Fu into marriage by getting pregnant. Unwilling to be manipulated, Second Master Fu planned to keep the child and get rid of the mother. Little did he know, the third young lady of the Nan family had exactly the same idea. Second Master Fu, sharp-edged and stern, stormed her hom 5.8kReads9.1Score497Shelves
- 84 After Our Arranged Marriage, I Turned My Foolish Husband Into a Devoted Wife-Doting Maniac 联姻后，把傻子老公哄成宠妻狂魔 [Marriage first, love later + both leads are devoted to each other + sweet romance + older man] Clingy sweetheart vs. secretly delighted older man Xu Chengyi had spent twenty-three miserable years barely getting by. Then one day, a group of people showed up with a paternity test and told her she was the missing daughter of the Xu family. Overjoyed, she burst into tears. “This time, I'm taking back everything that's mine.” But the Xu family was enormous. Her biological father was the fourth son, 4.7kReads9.0Score555Shelves
- 85 My Husband from a Flash Marriage Is a Billionaire CEO 闪婚老公是亿万总裁 Su Xiao marries a stranger on impulse to escape her family. She thinks theirs will be a marriage of convenience, with each of them living their own life without interfering in the other's. But she never expected her new husband to suddenly insist on exercising his marital rights. Jiang Yan hides his identity when he marries Su Xiao. On their very first day as newlyweds, he lays down the rules: “Miss Su, agreeing to marry you doesn't mean I truly consider you my wife. I can give you a house and m 20.9kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves
- 86 Love After Marriage: Mr. Huo Is Addicted to Spoiling His Wife 先婚厚爱：霍总宠妻有瘾 [Married first, love later + both pure + sweet romance] She was once the cherished eldest daughter of the Lu family. Her scumbag boyfriend and uncle conspired to stage a car accident that took her parents from her. The Lu Group was snatched away in a single day, and she fell from the heights overnight. Her jealous cousin schemed to ruin her reputation so she would never recover. Just as she was in danger, a man appeared against the light and rescued her. “Mr. Huo, thank you for saving me last ni 2kReads9.3Score182Shelves
- 87 Out of Control! My Abstinent Boss Secretly Flirts with Me Every Day 失控！禁欲上司每天都在偷偷撩我 Wen Qiao had been with Jin Pingzhou for six years before she learned she was nothing but a laughable stand-in. One word from him, “I’m bored,” was all it took for her to vanish from his life for good. After that, Wen Qiao impulsively married a stranger. A month after getting their marriage licenses, they still hadn’t met once. They ran into each other again at a company department gathering. Wen Qiao lost a game of Truth or Dare, and at her coworkers’ urging, was told to undo a man’s belt. Just 2.2kReads9.3Score307Shelves
- 88 A Hong Kong Marriage Diary 港婚日记 [Hong Kong director x mainland actress, married first and fall in love later, both leads are romantically inexperienced] Everyone in the industry knew that Guan Yuzhou was a notorious “tyrant on set.” He was not only strict about casting, but also had absolute control over every shot. Thanks to his powerful family background, even investors treated him with deference. But just before Lunar New Year, Hong Kong media suddenly reported that the female lead in Director Guan's new film was an actress 21.7kReads9.1Score3kShelves
- 89 A Smile from Fu 符之一笑 Young Master Tang said with complete confidence, “Fu Xiao, you like me.” Fu Xiao stared at him in disbelief. “You’re crazy.” “When I kissed you, you felt something.” “That was my first kiss. Anyone would feel something if they were kissed out of the blue, okay? I’m not dead!” “Your first kiss?” Young Master Tang was quite pleased. “See? You’re destined to be my wife.” So all that gentlemanly behavior was an act. He was nothing but a shameless rogue! 2.9kReads8.7Score182Shelves
- 90 The Gentle Beauty Wants a Divorce, and the Cold CEO Is Losing His Mind 温柔美人要离婚，冷欲霸总急疯了 [Gentle, clear-headed beauty × aloof, distinguished CEO] After Yun Qing married Fu Yuchen, everyone in Beijing's social circles waited for her to become a laughingstock. They said she spent every night alone, and bet that she and Fu Yuchen would divorce within a year. Yun Qing thought so too. Fu Yuchen was a powerful business tycoon, distinguished and extraordinary. He had a beloved woman he could never have, and he had married only because his family had arranged it. - When the time came, Yun Q 5.5kReads8.9Score340Shelves
- 91 The Poor Little Thing Was Kicked Out, Only to Be Spoiled by Her Wealthy In-Laws 小可怜被赶出门，豪门婆家来团宠 [Devoted Couple + Sweet Romance and Revenge + Lighthearted Romance + Age Gap + Marriage Before Love] After the fake heiress showed up with a DNA test, she stole her identity and drove her out of the house. She even wanted to cut out her heart, leaving her to die on the operating table. In an instant, Yu Sheng went from the pampered young lady of the Yu family to a pitiful girl anyone could bully. With a baby in her belly, Yu Sheng dialed a mysterious number. “Mr. Wen, I'm pregnant. The child is 7.8kReads9.2Score594Shelves
- 92 Sinking into Temptation After Dark 入夜沉沦 Marriage first, love later + whirlwind marriage + super sweet + mature adults A traditional Chinese-style domineering CEO VS a resilient, sickly beauty At thirty, Xin Tong nearly died from overwork. She decided to quit and take her 750,000 yuan in savings, earned over five years on the job, to lie low in a small county town. At thirty-five, Ji Jinnian read her resignation letter and asked, “Will you marry me?” He needed an honest woman to sit in the position of his wife: someone who wouldn't cau 27.4kReads8.9Score2.8kShelves
- 93 I Can't Resist: The Aloof Movie Star Flirts and Spoils Me Shamelessly 顶不住，高冷影帝撩人放肆宠 [Marriage Before Love + One-on-One, Mutual Devotion + Age Gap + Sweet Romance + Livestreaming Variety Show] [Cheerful Little Ray of Sunshine & Aloof, Reserved, Eccentric Movie Star] Su Xiaotang was hit by a car while saving someone and transmigrated into another body. Before she could recover from the excruciating pain, a lawyer forced her to sign an “unfair” marriage contract. No fooling around, no causing trouble, no expecting a normal married life or a real relationship, and stick to the agre 280Reads6.5Score—Shelves
- 94 The Young Lady Has a Soft Waist and a Sweet Voice, Leaving President Jiang at a Loss 大小姐腰软声甜，姜总难以招架 [Daddy-type husband, sweet romance, both leads are inexperienced, marriage before love, warm and healing, not a strong female lead] When her parents gave her a list of potential marriage matches, Xiang Qisong was immediately drawn to Jiang Huaizheng’s handsome looks and steady demeanor. After they married, she discovered some good news: Jiang Huaizheng really was steady. The bad news was that he was too steady. Whether in public or in private, he was always prim and proper, restrained and aloof. 5kReads9.1Score645Shelves
- 95 A Private Spring in the Courtyard 私藏庭春意 [Male Lead's Perspective: Marriage First, Love Later; Female Lead's Perspective: Unrequited Love Comes True] [Cool, Elegant TCM Beauty x Cold, Flirtatious Beijing Playboy] The day Ji Niao waited for Li Dongting to return to China was his favorite season, spring, and the spring when she first met him. She had seen him live wild and carefree, and seen women flock around him. Everyone said that the one thing Li Dongting never lacked was women, especially ordinary women like Ji Niao. But Ji Niao sti 6.3kReads9.1Score592Shelves
- 96 A Timely Rain in Hong Kong 港遇及时雨 Age gap + married-life slice of life + the hero falls first Liang Yuyin and Zhao Shunian’s marriage is purely a business arrangement, as everyone in Hong Kong’s wealthy circles knows. The illegitimate daughter of the Liang family, Yuyin is brought back by her biological father one day and made to take her half-sister’s place in an arranged marriage. She becomes the wife of Zhao Shunian, heir to the Zhao family. Everyone says she’s a sparrow that’s flown up a branch and become a phoenix. Yuyin t 21.4kReads9.3Score2kShelves
- 97 Spoiled and Reckless 娇肆 No one in Haicheng thinks the marriage alliance between the Lin and Cheng families will work out. Cheng Shiyan is gloomy and cold-hearted, while Lin Yisheng is famously fussy and willful. The media have dubbed her Haicheng's Number One Drama Queen. People privately bet that Cheng Shiyan won't be able to stand Lin Yisheng's temper and that they'll divorce within a year. Everyone else watches, waiting for the show. One year passes. Then two. Their marriage alliance remains as solid as ever. At a b 312Reads9.2Score—Shelves
- 98 A Marriage in the Capital 京婚演绎 [A marriage drama about a powerful, business-minded, crazed couple in the style of Mr. and Mrs. Smith] [Both leads are each other’s first, one-on-one romance, arranged marriage between wealthy families, marriage before love, husband pursues his wife] Ji Tanyuan went from a wealthy heiress to a married woman in the capital, and got a taste of the highs and lows. The Zhong family had great power but plenty of rules. Her husband was handsome and refined, but domineering. And in Zhong Yan’s eyes, 10.9kReads9.0Score1.1kShelves
- 99 A Heart-Fluttering Romance 心动宠婚 [Reunion After Years Apart]+ [Mending a Broken Relationship]+ [Male Lead Has Been Scheming for a Long Time]+ [Cutesy Female Lead] Li Yao was born a pampered little princess. She had everything she wanted, and the whole world was laid at her feet, yet she didn’t care for any of it. There was only one thing she couldn’t get: Rong Jingyu’s heart. She pursued him for three years in high school, but Rong Jingyu remained indifferent, never even sparing her an extra glance. Li Yao couldn’t take it anym 4.1kReads8.3Score333Shelves
- 100 Falling Into Tenderness 坠入温柔 Completed [Both pure + sweet romance + scheming + marriage before love + accidental pregnancy + male pursues female + groveling after losing his wife] [Clear-headed, gentle, unassuming woman x stoic, desireless, possessive CEO] Sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet! Key point: The male lead taps a wooden fish and meditates (he's not a monk). To pay for her younger sister's surgery, Wen Ruan enters a marriage of convenience with Fu Jingyun, who needs to appease his elders. They peacefully make it thr 1.9kReads8.8Score108Shelves
