Novels like The Branagh Principle
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- 101 Deputy General Gu: General, It's Time to Take Off Your Armor 顾参将：将军，该卸甲了 Deputy General Gu: General, It's Time to Take Off Your Armor 124Reads—Score—14d adds
- 102 My Amnesiac Husband Turned Straight, but Blushes Whenever He Sees Me 老攻失忆变直男，见我又脸红 My Amnesiac Husband Turned Straight, but He Blushes When He Sees Me 118Reads—Score—14d adds
- 103 The Crown Prince and the Wolf Cub Were Both Poisoned by Love, but There Was Only One Antidote 太子与狼崽子同时中了情毒，解药却只有一份 The Crown Prince and the Wolf Cub Both Caught a Love Poison, but There's Only One Dose of the Antidote 53Reads—Score—14d adds
- 104 Wildheart 怀野 [Mutual firsts + Reunion after years apart + Rekindled love + High-stakes twists] [Cold, devoted CEO, seme x Gentle, sensitive, resilient uke] Five years ago, when their love was at its most intense, Shen Huaian dumped Gu Shiye. From then on, their lives no longer crossed. Five years later, Shen Huaian wandered the city alone, taking odd jobs to pay off his debts. Then Gu Shiye, now successful in his career, saw him at his most wretched. When Shen Huaian was at his lowest, Gu Shiye said, “Name y 1.6kReads8.9Score12314d adds
- 105 Esports: I Privately Messaged a Pro, Only to Find Out He's My Favorite 电竞：和大佬私联发现他是我本命 1 After graduating, Su Yan signed with a streaming platform and scraped by using his skills. Just as his livestream was starting to take off, his girlfriend teamed up with her college roommate to put a green hat on him. Girlfriend: “It’s not that I don’t love you. I just can’t stand being broke anymore!” Su Yan: “...” Fine, then. After that lesson, the gaming-streaming world gai 205Reads8.4Score10214d adds
- 106 A Chosen Esports Prodigy 天选电竞小天才 Younger, aloof wolf-dog top × older, flirtatious sly-fox bottom. Didn't we agree that all the support players were little angels? You, though, steal kills and taunt the enemy too. Captain, aren't you going to do something about him? Captain: “You're amazing, baby. Great job, baby. Keep it up, baby.” Fans: I mean, I'm delighted by my ship, but that guy is definitely straight. Other teams: You're taking this way too far!!! That sly old fox definitely corrupted a perfectly normal, cool, abstinent g 83Reads—Score—14d adds
- 107 Warning! Which Nobody Got Carried Off by a Crazy Sugar Daddy? 警告！谁家糊咖被疯批金主抱走了 (The rating just came out and is still climbing; completed) [Two male leads, first loves on both sides, rekindled romance, sweet indulgence] "Wild, cocky, short-tempered washed-up actor on the bottom × dangerously obsessive, indulgent powerhouse on top" At his lowest point, Qi Xing ran into Fu Qiuhong, the man he had once abandoned. The gentle man who used to hold him now looked at him with nothing but hatred. Fu Qiuhong pressed him relentlessly, like a madman and a ghost. With nowhere to run, Q 636Reads8.4Score10014d adds
- 108 Ouyang Jin, You Jerk 欧阳瑾，你混蛋 I thought I wanted you dead, but when you really “died,” I found that living was... worse than death. Ouyang Jin fell in love with someone. He schemed at every turn and planned every step, finally drawing the other man into love’s snare. His love was deep, his words direct, and his actions utterly unrestrained. Everything he did was to make the man his... Gu Nanting never thought he’d fall in love with Ouyang Jin. He thought they were just parallel lines that happened to run a little close toget 3.4kReads8.7Score10714d adds
- 109 After Pretending to Be an Omega, I Married a Cunning Elite A装O后，与腹黑E大佬联姻 [Interstellar + Two Male Leads + Equally Matched + Marriage First, Love Later + An Alpha Pretending to Be an Omega] [An Alpha pretending to be an Omega: an outwardly obedient young master who is actually a ruthless, wild interstellar assassin beauty X a scheming, obsessive, cold and aloof E-rank powerhouse] Shen Beichen was an Alpha from birth. After his mother died from excessive blood loss, and amid disputes over the family inheritance, he joined the interstellar organization his mother had be 304Reads—Score10214d adds
- 110 After I Found My Nemesis's Little One 捡到死对头的崽崽后 After Picking Up My Nemesis's Little One 39Reads—Score214d adds
- 111 How Did My Aloof Ex-Boyfriend Turn Into a Clingy Puppy? 高冷前男友怎么变成黏人小狼狗了 A loyal, repentant gong who turns into a fiercely protective husband A gentle shou with severe depression, living only for revenge Three years ago, Mu Yang was completely devoted to Xiao Han. He loved and spoiled him, took care of every little thing, thought about him every waking moment, and always gave in to him. Mu Yang believed sincerity would be met with sincerity. Instead, all his heartfelt love earned him was Xiao Han's cold indifference. One wrong move, and Mu Yang lost everything. He f 1kReads6.8Score10214d adds
- 112 My Childhood Friend Became My Ex: Where Can Yu Sheng Run? 竹马变前任，渝生哪里逃！ Title: Mu Sheng [Possessive CEO × Down-and-Out Ex][Mutual Firsts × Bittersweet Romance × Forced Love × Reunion After Years Apart × Reconciliation × Dissociative Identity Disorder] “Song Yusheng, could you please not leave me?” “I’ve always been here.” “I mean, I like you. Could we be together?” “If you don’t want to...” Song Yusheng cut him off. “Sure.” Chi Mu: “What did you say?” Song Yusheng: “I said I like you too.” “Song Yusheng, you lied to me...” “Song Yusheng, you lied to me again 46Reads—Score—14d adds
- 113 The Top-Tier Star's Public Enemy Is His Secret Lover, and Their Jealous Kisses Become an Addiction 顶流人前死对头，人后红眼吻成瘾 Devoted, Depressed Top (Jiang Zhiyu) × Tsundere Bottom Who Chases His Lover (Yao Ye) [The rating just went live, so it’ll rise later] [One True Pairing + Younger Love Interest + Rekindled Romance + Chasing His Lover + HE] [They are a one true pairing, no need to doubt it.] Movie star Yao Ye is cold and distant. In private, he burns with passion for only one person. He was won over by Jiang Zhiyu’s blazing, sunlike pursuit, poured every resource into taking him from an extra to a top-tier star, a 3.3kReads8.7Score38614d adds
- 114 Idol, I'll Send You a Golden Rain 偶像，送你一场金色雨 [Ensemble cast, with everyone getting their moment to shine. Not recommended if you only want to see the protagonist save the day single-handedly~] [Retired sharp-tongued coach x genius rookie support] He joined the NVP team as a support player to follow in his idol’s footsteps. But right after he said yes, his idol retired? Cheng Xingyao: I can just split apart right here Luckily, his idol became a coach after retiring. He’s just a bit sharp-tongued and often puts them through so much torment t 216Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 115 Esports: Don't Ask, It's Just a Normal Mid-Jungle Gank 电竞：别问，问就是正常中野联动 [Mutual first loves + ensemble cast + younger top CP + multiple couples] Set in the world of Honor of Kings. No real-life inspirations, so don't read anything into it! Jungler (Chu Rongcheng, 1, ID: Jiangming) × Mid (Liang Zehan, 0, ID: Yuliang) Professional mid laner Liang Zehan took the reins of a former championship team from the moment he debuted. But as old players retired and new ones took their place, the coaching and training staff gradually left, and the team's results steadily decli 716Reads7.0Score17614d adds
- 116 After His Childhood Friend Left, President Fu Pursued His Husband and Begged to Reconcile 竹马弟弟离开后，傅总追夫求复合 A powerful seme who doesn't understand love at first, but spoils his lover endlessly later VS A beautiful uke who seems gentle and easygoing, but is actually stubborn Two male leads + equally matched leads + rekindled love + chasing his husband + sweet romance + multiple side couples Ye Jincheng has a "big brother" he can't forget. He goes to great lengths to win him over, even nearly giving up his life for him. Eventually, he gets his wish and they become a couple. Then, one day, Ye Jincheng 218Reads—Score—14d adds
- 117 Cause of Death 死因 [Human and Ghost | Younger Man | Dark Themes | Mild Horror, Some Graphic Content] [Cold Forensic Pathologist Bottom × Underworld Love-Struck Ghost Top] Yun Qiuping's greatest talent in life was treating people and corpses the same. He was no warmer to the living than to the dead, and no more devoted to a lover than to a scalpel. His sole professional belief was that corpses don't lie. The living are the ones who do. Until he saw a corpse. The distorted face reminded him of someone, someone he h 9kReads8.9Score2.1k14d adds
- 118 The Villain's Cherished One: The Frail Beauty Can't Escape 恶徒的掌心宠：病弱美人他逃不掉 109Reads—Score—14d adds
- 119 Be Good, My Little Sniper God 乖一点，我的小狙神 [Lazy, sharp-tongued, fiercely protective Beijing prince-like top] × [Cool, aloof, outwardly cold but obedient, unhinged beauty bottom] [Esports + two powerful leads + healing each other + both devoted to each other] There may be no love in esports, but I have you. At the PGC Global Finals, on the deadly bridge, TCG is trailing the wealthy Western teams by 15 points. Haters across the internet are waiting to laugh at Shen Xingchi, the “match-fixing loser.” Amid a storm of bullets, Lu Yan, the c 7.8kReads8.7Score1.5k14d adds
- 120 My Lover Is the Same Person Who Will Kill Me 我的爱人和会杀死我的人是同一人 My Lover and the Person Who Will Kill Me Are One and the Same 707Reads—Score—14d adds
- 121 This Money-Grubbing Hedgehog Poked Right Through the CEO's Underwear 这只财迷刺猬把总裁的苦茶子都扎穿了 This money-grubbing hedgehog poked right through the CEO's underwear 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 122 The Bodyguard Is Too Charming: The Icy School Heartthrob Loses Control and Kisses Him 保镖太撩，冷面校草失控吻 The Bodyguard Is Too Flirtatious: The Cold-Faced Campus Prince Loses Control and Kisses Him 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 Out of Control! The Esports King Needs Me to Lull Him to Sleep Every Night 失控！电竞大佬每晚要我哄睡 Out of Control! The Esports Pro Needs Me to Lull Him to Sleep Every Night 59Reads—Score—14d adds
- 124 My Immediate Boss Is My Contract Husband, a Sweet Little Darling 顶头上司，是我的契约小娇夫 My Direct Boss Is My Contracted Darling Husband 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 Villainous Master: The Wicked Disciple Defies His Master 反派师尊：孽徒以下犯上 The Villainous Master: His Wicked Disciple Crosses the Line 18Reads—Score214d adds
- 126 Tonight, the Domineering CEO Gets on His Knees and Begs 今夜，霸总他跪地诱哄 Tonight, the CEO Gets on His Knees and Coaxes Me 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 127 His Forbidden Territory: The Boss Keeps Trying to Force His Love on Me 他的禁区：大佬总想强制爱 His Forbidden Zone: The Big Shot Keeps Trying to Force His Love on Me 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 128 The Demon King Lives Next Door, and My Compass Always Points to His Bathroom 妖王住我隔壁，罗盘总指他浴室 The Demon King Lives Next Door, and My Compass Always Points to His Bathroom 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 129 Fatal Prisoner: The Warden Is My Psychotic Ex-Boyfriend 致命囚宠：典狱长是疯批前男友 Fatal Prisoner: The Warden Is My Psychotic Ex-Boyfriend —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 130 Deliberately Playing the Fool 强行犯浑 [A straight-laced bottom who doesn't realize he's in love x a sultry, reserved meteorologist] [Which is stronger, hate or love?] [Age gap + old flame rekindled + bittersweet happy ending] Ji Yang was forced by someone. That someone was Liang Youjing, a brilliant meteorologist: cold and noble, successful in his career, and admired by everyone. Yet after drinking, he lost control and forced himself on Ji Yang, then vanished without a trace the next day. Ji Yang hated Liang Youjing. He wanted reven 16.7kReads8.9Score2.1k14d adds
- 131 Help! Lin Laoshi Is Such a Flirt 救命！林老师太会撩了怎么办 [Two male leads + rekindled love + wealthy CEO + devoted to each other + reunion after a long separation + endless sweet pampering] [Top: tough and domineering, but soft-hearted + Bottom: seductive, playful, beautiful, and easy to coax] [They reunite from the start] [Content warning: The bottom marries and divorces. Skip if that's not for you.] [After I dumped my ex, he chased after me and spoiled me rotten.] Before they reunited, Cheng Yizhou said that if he ever went back, he'd be a dog. After 453Reads8.8Score10514d adds
- 132 After Slaying My Disciple to Prove the Way, I Fell Flat on My Face 弑徒证道后我翻车了 [Dual Male Leads | Xuanhuan | Slow-Burn | Steady and Enduring] A seemingly aloof shizun who’s panicking on the inside x a disciple whose lovesick obsession only gets worse after being stabbed “Immediately eliminate the Child of Destiny, helping him survive his deadly tribulation and attain the Supreme Dao.” Mei Xunxia: “???? What the heck? I kill my disciple to help him attain the Dao? No, wait, is that right?” Mei Xunxia, transmigrated into the cultivation world as its supreme being, “Fuli Shan 390Reads8.2Score10314d adds
- 133 Pursuing My Husband! The Alluring White Moonlight E Flirts with the Crown Prince 追夫中！钓系白月光E暗撩太子爷 [Two Male Leads / Younger Man / Two Strong Leads / Both E’s / Mutual Secret Crushes / Rekindled Love / Winning Him Back] Note: If you’re extremely particular about top and bottom dynamics, proceed with caution. Pei Xuan is notorious in their circle as a reckless, top-tier Alpha. Six years ago, he left the country, abandoning a boyfriend he’d been dating for less than two months, without a shred of consideration. Everyone says he’s a heartless bastard, but at least he let the coveted Shen Xiangy 2.1kReads9.2Score23314d adds
- 134 The Mouthy Young Marquis Acts Delicate in the Crown Prince’s Arms 怼天怼地小侯爷在太子怀里装柔弱 The infamous “King of Hell Qin” has returned to the capital, and turned out to be a peerlessly beautiful man. After returning, Marquis Qin picks fights with everyone. He dares to insult princes and strike court officials, yet in the blink of an eye, he falls into the Crown Prince’s arms in tears. “Your Highness, you must stand up for me, or I’ll cry and throw a tantrum.” The Crown Prince: So he really is a fox reincarnated. I’m done for. The fox has carried my heart back to its den. Scene One: Q 3.1kReads8.3Score54114d adds
- 135 My Lover with Depression 我的抑郁症情人 [Redemption through obsessive love] Just before a depressed Omega plans to end his life, top Alpha Shen Yan takes him in. Lin Yu has only a few hundred days left to live and plans to jump into the river at night. Then he meets Shen Yan at a club during his heat. The Alpha’s pheromones quiet all the noise in his mind. Shen Yan proposes a deal: one year of companionship in exchange for resources and protection. Lin Yu thinks he has stolen a little time for himself, but fills his diary with all h 1.7kReads8.6Score21814d adds
- 136 Redemption of the White Camellia 白山茶的救赎 Li Chuluo was sold by his parents to his ex-boyfriend for three million. When Li Chuluo learned the truth, it was the first time he had been allowed out of that dark little room. “That breakup text wasn't from me.” Li Chuluo shook his head. “It's... it's not important anymore...” Cheng Huaiche noticed that Li Chuluo always curled up inside the wardrobe to sleep. He wouldn't eat, and even when coaxed and fed, he would swallow only a bite or two before throwing it up. When his illness flared up, h 1.1kReads7.0Score14514d adds
- 137 Sweet Seduction! Becoming the Caged Canary of My Brooding Ex 甜诱！成为阴鸷前任的金丝雀 [Complete, so dive right in] [Two Male Leads, Rekindled Romance, Scheming, Dark CEO VS Beautiful, Unhinged Jewelry Designer, Happy Ending, Devoted and Angst-Free] After the beautiful young heir Gu Que learns the truth about his parents' murder, his uncle throws him out of the house. Just as he hits rock bottom, he runs into his ex, Lu Yuan. Lu Yuan is no longer a poor student. He's transformed into the sole heir to a wealthy family! When they reunite, Gu Que uses himself as leverage to negotia 608Reads9.0Score10314d adds
- 138 After His Heart Shatters and He Gives Up on Living, a Billionaire CEO Arrives to Spoil Him 破碎等死后，百亿总裁天降壕宠 [Marriage First, Love Later / Mutual Secret Crushes / Intense Push and Pull / Sweet Romance in a Wealthy Family] [A Fallen, Sickly Beauty × A Purehearted Secret Admirer, Business Tycoon] At a cocktail party, Xie Sichen met Ji Zhuo, only son of the richest man in the country. The frail young heir seemed as if a breeze could topple him, yet his breathtaking looks and prestigious background made him the center of attention. A line of people eager to curry favor stretched all the way out of the harb 1.2kReads8.8Score16714d adds
- 139 After His Bones Were Torn Out, My Wayward Disciple Went Mad 抽筋剥骨后，逆徒他疯了 [Master and disciple + two male leads + angst + younger male lead + both leads inexperienced + a groveling redemption arc] Master Feng Binglan foresaw that his disciple, Fu Lingtian, would die at twenty, so he made up a fake System to make the boy hate him. He had his tendons torn out, his bones stripped away, and his heart cut open. His dragon body was shattered as he took the full force of the heavenly tribulation for his disciple. When Feng Binglan's soul was finally scattered, Fu Lingtian 530Reads—Score—14d adds
- 140 After We Broke Up, the Powerful Tycoon Turned Dark and Pursued Me Relentlessly 分手后大佬黑化，强撩入怀宠 [Two male leads + possessive pursuit + seductive pampering and secret flirting + push and pull + rekindled romance + sweet and steamy] [After returning home four years after their breakup, he ended up a tycoon’s caged canary!] The big shot became the richest man in just four years, all to get revenge on a certain sharp-clawed kitten. “Mm...” Xu Shiyu’s face flushed red. Cheng Xusheng: “Beg me.” His deep, hoarse voice came from above. Xu Shiyu: “Beg your sister... You damn... monkey from which mo 2.2kReads9.0Score22614d adds
- 141 After My Gentle Older Brother Rejected Me, He Clung to Me Like a Madman 被温柔哥哥拒绝后，他疯了般缠我 After the gentle older brother turned me down, he went mad and clung to me. 846Reads—Score—14d adds
- 142 After Getting Dumped, I Became a CEO, and My Ex Joined as an Intern 被甩后成总裁，前任装实习生入职 ★ Powerful leads, angsty romance, rekindled love, mutual healing, and a man chasing his husband ★ A cool-on-the-outside, warm-on-the-inside CEO × a handsome, strong yet tragic lawyer who faces life with optimism His former lover has shed his youthful awkwardness and now cuts a sharp figure in a suit, a rising star in the business world. The heartless man who once broke up with him without warning is now hiding in a corner of a law firm as an intern. Zhang Lingye coldly stared at the old wrist br 162Reads—Score—14d adds
- 143 Whisper Sweetly! Young Master, You're the Only One for Me 低声哄！小少爷，我非你不可 [Main story complete] [Four-year age gap + childhood betrothal + wife-chasing crematorium + mutual firsts + angst and sweetness] Innocent, naive, sickly young master VS cool-headed, steady, secretly passionate CEO Jiang Qi’an, the young master of the wealthy Jiang family, was deceived by a scumbag and cut ties with his family. One day, after learning the truth, he decisively dumped the scumbag and resolved to cut off all ties with love. But his mother packed him off to live with the man he was 53Reads6.3Score10814d adds
- 144 Listening to Yan, I Find My Way Home 听晏入怀 Albino tiger beastman × top-tier snow leopard singer [Rekindled romance | Severe depression, second personality | Equally matched leads | A love pursued from both sides | The top suffers first, then the bottom | Happy ending | Older man | Age gap] His name is Qi Yanshen, a top-tier star in the voice-acting world. No one knows that this silver-haired voice actor is missing part of his left ear, that his tiger tail will never sway again, or that his wrists are covered in scars from cutting himself 308Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 A Day in the Life of Humans Raised by Nonhumans 人外饲养人类的一天 Double-standard nonhuman top × adorable human bottom In the eyes of strange beings, humans are basically like cats! Lin Wenante has recently been thinking about adopting a pet, but its fussy, picky nature makes choosing one an enormous challenge. On a friend’s recommendation, it successfully brings home a human and begins an awkward yet thoughtful cross-species life together. Please note: 1. Both main characters are adults. 2. There is a secondary couple. The writing is amateurish and the sto 12.5kReads9.0Score2.5k14d adds
- 146 What? The Enemy Jungler Is My Online Love! 什么？对家打野是我网恋对象！ [Dual Male Leads + Esports + Pure Love + Powerful Duo + Younger Top + Online Romance Identity Reveal + Sweet Story + Happy Ending] Rating just launched~ Tsundere captain and mid laner, the bottom VS aloof, obedient-looking (it’s an act) jungler, the top * Cheng Yi, a newly emerged 19-year-old ace mid laner, had just won a match with an incredible play. The prize money was 800,000! He happily shared the good news with his online boyfriend: Babe, I beat my rival at work and got a huge bonus [Happy 140Reads8.7Score10314d adds
- 147 You Are My Dream Among the Flowers 你是我的花间梦 [Bound by Deep Blue series, Hanxi pairing] Lan Xi, the young master of the Lan family, is back. He teaches at a prestigious university, where his teaching and research are second to none. The wounds that had taken four years to heal bled afresh the moment he saw Xiao Han… He never wants to see Xiao Han again. He never wants anything to do with him. But that man refuses to let him go. Wherever Lan Xi goes, Xiao Han follows. “President Xiao, don't you have to go to work?” Lan Xi finally snapp 66Reads—Score—14d adds
- 148 Captain, I’ve Got My Eye on You! 队长，我看上你了！ [Dual Male Leads + Esports + Younger Top + Two Strong Leads + Sweet Romance + Push and Pull] Rumor has it that a rich playboy named Zhou Jingxiao has suddenly joined LG's main roster. Born into a wealthy family, Zhou Jingxiao is a spoiled heir who has nothing better to do than laze around, despite being quite clever. The other players on the team question his skills and mock him as a product of capitalism. After joining LG, he doesn't care what anyone says about him. Instead, he sets his sig 480Reads6.8Score10814d adds
- 149 Recklessly Teasing the Pure-Hearted Young Master of the Lu Family 肆意招惹，陆总家的纯情小少爷 [Two male leads + both pure + sweet romance + mutual devotion] Xia Xun'an grew up in an insecure home environment. Later, after entering the Lu family, he once again found himself living under someone else's roof. He is obedient and well-behaved, with a lovable face, a little cleverness and a bit of a temper. He is also quite sensitive. Lu Siyan is the youngest head of the Lu family, aloof and distinguished, with an extraordinary presence. Yet he gives all his tenderness to one person. He dotes 800Reads8.5Score10214d adds
- 150 Insectoid: Sneaking Through the Window to Kiss the Villain's Wife While He's Asleep 虫族：趁反派昏睡翻窗亲他老婆 Scheming, bad-hearted seme who pretends to be a gentleman and spoils his wife ✘ aloof, insecure, domestic general uke [The big shot's undivided devotion + redemption + angst first, sweetness later] Ji Huai is a powerful psychic esper from a zombie apocalypse. After dying alongside the Zombie King, he transmigrates into the body of an insect noble. Male insects are rare and highly esteemed. He can lie around and do nothing, yet still have everything he needs. He decides to slack off. The System, 11.3kReads8.4Score2.1k14d adds
