Novels like Saving Our Marriage Starts with Divorce
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- 1 After One Disappointment Too Many, Miss Wen Runs Off with President Fu 攒够失望，温小姐跟着傅总跑了 [Cozy Everyday Life + Second Male Lead Chasing His Wife to the Crematorium + She Never Looks Back] A slow-paced, everyday-life story. After more than ten years of secretly loving Gu Zelang, Wen Yue finally became his girlfriend. But when his first love returned, Gu Zelang once again chose to abandon her without hesitation. After being disappointed one too many times, Wen Yue finally decided to leave. So she hired a fake boyfriend. Who knew he’d try to make their relationship official every sin 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Scenery Behind the Siege 围城风景 On the fifth anniversary of their wedding, Liusu gets dressed up and waits for her husband to come home so they can celebrate together. But that very day, he asks for a divorce, saying their relationship has fallen apart and they can no longer live together. What will Liusu do, and what does the future hold for her? 833Reads8.4Score10014d adds
- 3 I Want to Be the Apple of Your Eye in This Life 此生做你的心尖宠 As Jiang Yining lay dying in Yu Wendong’s arms, she said faintly, “If there’s a next life, I’ll marry you…” Then she breathed her last. When she opened her eyes again, she was back on the eve of her college graduation. This time, she decided to be bolder and took the initiative. “Let’s get a room tonight.” This time, it was Yu Wendong who blushed. As their wedding approached, she refused her mother’s unreasonable demand for an exorbitant bride price and was determined to elope with Yu Wendong. B 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Forty and Still No Worries About Getting Married 女人四十不愁嫁 [Urban slice of life + multiple heroines + love and marriage] Yu Hua loves her freedom and has spent nearly twenty years wandering far from home, yet she remains single. She feels her life is happy, but her family can't accept it. With her fortieth birthday fast approaching, her mother can no longer sit still and comes to stay by Yu Hua's side, treating every possible threat to her marriage like a crisis. Yu Hua's once-comfortable single life becomes fraught with anxiety. Lawyer Ning Jia plans t 50Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Falling Leaves of the Wutong Tree 梧桐树叶的落下 A love story between a down-on-his-luck young master and a young woman in government service. “Plant the phoenix trees, and you’ll come back.”, Shen Xingyu “Let me think about it... Well, I suppose I can do you the favor of marrying you!”, Qian Qiuwu One leaf reveals the phoenix tree; my heart is filled with you. On a moonlit campus path, a withered yellow leaf brings together two young hearts. He is a gentle yet steadfast young master, driving away her fears in the darkness and treasuring the t 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 My Girl in the White Dress 我的白裙姑娘 [Not reborn + no System + multiple female leads + first person + workplace + no harem + one at a time] What? My first love, an ex-girlfriend I haven't seen in four years, is forcing me to choose between her and my current girlfriend? Then I'll choose to make money first. Using the business resources my late father left behind, I'll climb to the top of the business world one step at a time. And if that doesn't work out, my lovely ladies in white dresses, I'll take you one by one. My heart is big 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Qingqing's Troubles 青青的烦恼 This novel tells the story of a couple whose vastly different backgrounds lead to a life together full of friction after marriage. Mu Qingqing grew up in the city. Both her parents were government officials, and she came from a privileged family, doted on by everyone from childhood. But after a chance encounter with Cao Yuanyi, a man old enough to be her “uncle,” she fell for him completely. The first few years of their marriage were blissful, and Qingqing thought she had broken the curse of mis 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 That Year, the Rest of My Life 那年，余生 [Sweet Romance + Secret Crush + Mutual Devotion. The heroine is a feisty, adorable girl who takes on the world, while the hero is a cool, reserved, clingy sweetheart. Extra sweet: readers with diabetes, beware!] Ten years later, Xiao Yuanzhen still can't help falling for Lin Jinyi whenever she sees him again. But what can she do? Doesn't he already like someone else? After the college entrance exams, he went north and she went south. Ten years passed before they met again. Lin Jinyi: “I like you 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Love’s Ordeal 情坎 A secret relationship with her enemy’s son leads to her younger brother’s death in an accident. Unable to bear the loss of his son, her father, disgraced by his daughter’s actions, throws Gu Yan out of the house. The heroine heads alone to the provincial capital, where she meets a kind, honest man who loves her deeply while they’re both working. They eventually marry, and he becomes her husband, Lu Hong. But once they’re together, the gap between their families’ social standing and her husband’s 919Reads8.7Score18314d adds
- 10 Her Marriage, Her Battlefield 她的婚姻，她的战场 [Modern] [Marriage] [Self-redemption] [Inner strength] [Real life] [An ordinary woman's life] After marrying into the Chai family, Wen Cai expects a happy life, but instead finds herself in a deeply divided household. Her parents-in-law are at odds behind a facade of harmony: her father-in-law has a mistress, and her mother-in-law is irritable and full of resentment. Her husband is absorbed in video games and shirks all responsibility, while her married sister-in-law spends every day at her par —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Willow Branch, For You 柳枝予你 [Mostly set at school, with some urban life + 1990s + mutual devotion + healing each other + cozy everyday moments] [A slightly insecure wallflower | A sharp-tongued, warm-hearted ray of sunshine] On the first monthly break of high school, Liu Han hurried onto the bus home and was surprised to find that Yang Qi had been sitting there for quite a while. She was both delighted and a little embarrassed, but he was perfectly at ease and invited her to ride home on his bicycle after they got off. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 A Husband's Revenge for His Wife 为妻子复仇的丈夫 This is not a fast-paced wish-fulfillment story. It demands a certain level of reading experience, so proceed with caution. An urban showdown of intellect and force, grounded in realism. The tone is hard-edged, ruthless, and focused on rescue and revenge. After two years overseas, the male protagonist returns home to find that his classmates, friends, marriage, and family have all been caught up in upheaval. He follows the clues deeper and deeper until he finally uncovers the truth... On a bleak 3.7kReads8.4Score13814d adds
- 13 A Love Affair Beneath the Morning Sun 漫恋朝阳 [Sweet romance + possessive love + campus + secret crush + youth] In his sophomore year of high school, Yu Hui met a girl named Xia Chaoyang. She was bright, adorable, and a little mischievous. During his four years at Huaqing University, he sometimes wondered if he'd meet someone even more outstanding here, and if that unexpected encounter from his sophomore year of high school would eventually fade into the wind. The answer was no. The one who is loved can always take it for granted. That pony 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 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
- 15 The Young Matchmaker 年轻的媒婆 Lin Yanzi got married and divorced in a flash at the age of twenty, but she still believed in love. As she searched for her other half, she kept accidentally giving the men she liked away to other women, earning herself the nickname of matchmaker. Finding the one was still a distant dream, while she ventured further and further down the path of matchmaking. 6Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 16 The Rules of Love for Urban Men and Women 都市男女的恋爱法则 Gu Ziyi: An ENFP woman, sweet and innocent-looking on the outside, but sharp-tongued and fiery by nature. When she falls in love, she never thinks about the consequences and always ends up being taken advantage of. Though every relationship has ended in failure, she remains a romantic who believes in love. Will the man she meets this time turn out to be a good one…? Gao Yingzhen: A typical ISFJ man who finds it hard to open up, but once he lets someone into his heart, he holds nothing back. Bor 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 A Love Affair Across Half a Lifetime 半世情缘 After a lifetime, the most painful thing is still parting. Chen Xiang has lived through love and affection, hardship and helplessness. Come along with this book, and let’s take a look at one man’s life so far. Who loves him? Whom does he love? Hardship and good fortune go hand in hand. Career and true love are both part of his life! What kind of lives do the people around him lead? This is a realistic story. Very realistic. 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 A Workplace Beauty: Lin Qian’s Brilliant Journey 职场丽影：林浅的璀璨征途 [Women's Fiction + Personal Growth + Comeback + Healing + Inspirational + Realistic + Everyday Urban Life + Bittersweet, Then Sweet] Lin Qian is 33 this year. Though she was born into an ordinary family, her determined nature helped her overcome every obstacle and establish herself in a top-tier city. She has a respectable job, a sensible son, and a husband with whom she gets along well enough. She thought life would continue steadily along like this, but she never expected fate's wheels to quie —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 The Troubles of Marriage 婚姻之困 Fang Wei and Yang Jia are best friends. Both are deeply troubled by their families, so they rush headlong into marriage, only to find that their marriages are bombs wrapped in sugar: sweet on the surface, but ready to explode at the slightest touch. The married life they thought would make them happy can’t withstand the endless grind of daily necessities, mutual suspicion, or a meddlesome mother-in-law... With their marriages in tatters, watch how they find a way to save themselves. 1.8kReads7.6Score17814d adds
- 20 My Future Superstar Roommate 我的未来大歌星室友 [Healing + Everyday Life + Sweet Romance + No Major Angst + Not a Power Fantasy] A sweet first love, a playful tenant, and a gentle older sister. The most useless male lead is mired in emotional turmoil, finding redemption and healing step by step in a sweet yet fulfilling romance. Perhaps one day in the future, you’ll climb that rugged yet dazzling island, follow the path to the lighthouse, and find the soul that belongs to you. When that day comes, remember to bring me along. I want to wear a 184Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 21 Our Little Journey to Find Love 我们的追爱小时光 [Childhood sweetheart and first love + sweet romance + flirtatious banter + intense push and pull + equally matched leads + helping each other succeed] [Devoted, scheming, and talented male lead + spirited, stubborn fashion designer female lead] She frantically lifted the covers and let out a startled cry. “Awake?” The handsome man slowly opened his eyes and smiled at her. “Who are you? Why am I here? You, you, you didn’t...” She clutched the covers tight and peppered him with questions. “Didn’t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Forgiveness Is Harder Than Hate: My Wife Is Still Waiting for Me to Forgive Her 原谅比恨更难：妻子还在等我原谅 At thirty-five, Zhou Lin's life shattered in two. The blue glow of his computer screen lit his sleepless face, while his wife, Yao Yao, knelt on the cold floor, tears soaking the solid wood flooring they had picked out together. Their six-year-old son slept soundly in the next room, unaware that their home was falling apart. The wound of betrayal bled raw, festering night after night. Not far away, in Linshui County, a woman named Tingting was also keeping watch over a screen. She had just lost 349Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 The One Who Was Ten Years Late 慢十年的人 The Man Who Was Ten Years Late 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 The Wind Blows Through Green Fields, Sweet as Can Be 风吹青禾有点甜 [Breast Specialist] VS [Divorced Chinese Literature Department Beauty]. [Sweet Romance]+ [Younger Man]+ [Second Marriage]+ [Second Male Lead Wins Her Back]. On the tenth anniversary of her wedding, Shen Qinghe was confronted by her husband's mistress. It turned out that the perfect husband in everyone's eyes had not only cheated on and betrayed her, but had also gotten the other woman pregnant. Furious, she divorced him, but her stress led to the discovery of breast nodules. Introduced by her be 597Reads8.4Score10114d adds
- 25 The CEO Falls for My Sister, and I Become the Leading Lady 霸总爱上我妹，从此我成了大女主 [Both Leads Are Chaste, Straight-Talking Male Lead x Career-Driven, Money-Minded Female Lead] The domineering CEO falls in love with her cousin, and suddenly the money starts rolling in. Her greedy uncle, her timid aunt, and her cousin, pregnant out of wedlock, all depend on her. A considerate, muscular hunk with eight-pack abs is worth a look. The elite lawyer at the boutique firm next door is worth getting to know, too. An “accidental” pregnancy? Marriage or no marriage, either way is fine. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Derailment: An Inverted Palette 变轨：倒置的调色盘 [Not a feel-good story] [Not pure romance] People say that if the water from your heater keeps turning hot and cold, there’s probably another tap sharing the same supply. But if the water is always cold, the only explanation is that you may no longer be the one holding the controls. And if it suddenly gets scalding hot, the same may be true. 1.1kReads8.1Score10014d adds
- 27 My Ex Brought His White Moonlight Home, Then Begged on His Knees for Me Not to Divorce Him 前夫带白月光回家跪着求我别离婚 1. The Shi family was one of the most powerful in the city. Shi Xuchuan was an aloof, privileged heir to the Shi Group. After marrying him, Ye Xi believed they treated each other with respect and stood together through good times and bad. She thought that was what the best kind of marriage looked like. She never imagined Shi Xuchuan had already given his heart to someone else. He brought the woman he had always loved to live at the Shi home. He stayed by her hospital bed and cared for her de 1.1kReads8.4Score10614d adds
- 28 My Wife's Lover Is My Boss 妻子的奸夫是我上司 Cheng Haoming was working overtime past midnight when he suddenly received a text: “Your wife is having an affair with her lover in room 1008 at the Garden Hotel right now.” Shocked, Cheng Haoming rushed to the hotel, only to find his wife there with her best friend and no one else… 12.9kReads7.7Score93514d adds
- 29 Lost in You 迷情于你 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 41Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 30 The Pure Wife Awakens 纯妻觉醒 [Romance]+ [Family and everyday life]+ [Self-awakening and ambition]+ [Urban life] Pure-hearted Liu Zi married Yu Feipeng, a classmate she'd had a crush on for years. She thought their marriage was solid, but her masseuse, Xiao Ling, had her eye on her husband. Yu Feipeng fell deep into Xiao Ling's gentle trap and went out of his way to trample on and humiliate Liu Zi… When Liu Zi finally fought back, she discovered that the pure, innocent flower her husband saw in Xiao Ling was actually filthy 40Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 The Wind in the Little Town Carries Light 小城的风带着光 Cheng Fan, a writer from a small county town, meets Liu Di, a young local police officer. This is a gently paced story that’s easy to relate to. In the familiar little city, Cheng Fan rides uncrowded buses, seeks out the lively street-corner scenes, and takes in the town’s scenery and breezes. The wind in this small county town carries light, warming Cheng Fan’s quiet little life and stirring up a story of her own. This is the kind of unhurried life that suits her, and gradually, he too is swept 21Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 32 The Ruin of Marriage 婚姻之殇 Chen Wen gives up financial security for love and marries Zhao Yong, whose family is poor. Zhao Yong eventually succeeds in his career and becomes someone everyone envies. To care for their daughter, Chen Wen gives up her well-paid job and settles into life as a full-time housewife. She thinks their happy life will last forever, but on their tenth wedding anniversary, she discovers Zhao Yong has a lover. To satisfy his mistress's material desires, he has been secretly moving their family assets. 1.9kReads9.0Score21514d adds
- 33 The Wife's Riddle, Part Two: Nan Yan's Secret 妻谜第二部：楠颜之隐 Based on real events. This is not a wish-fulfillment story or a pure romance, and it has a slow-burn plot. Not recommended for readers with sensitive skin. Friends who are sensitive and fragile should spare each other. Your life was once in pieces, and I bent down to help you put it back together, piece by piece. It was hard, but I never complained. I did it all because I loved you. This piece is mine, and that piece is mine too… But when I happily finished putting everything together, I realiz 3kReads8.2Score13814d adds
- 34 Ten Years of Longing 添了十年牵挂 [He pursues her first] + [Devoted love] + [Mutual devotion] + [A tearful separation] + [A joyful reunion] The male lead is moved by a poem and writes from memory, bringing the person he longs for to mind. 503 and 647 are numerical codes that sound like the names of the male and female leads. The story is told primarily in the first person and grounded in everyday life, following two lovers as they meet, grow close, fall for each other, separate, and reunite. Throughout their journey, both put th 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Half a Lifetime of Attachment 情结半生 [Naive First Love] + [Workplace Romance] + [One Woman, Three Men] + [Happy Ending for the First Love] Su Xiaoduo never imagined that the true love she believed in would fall apart before she made it to the altar. The workplace superior and lover who once doted on her turns out to have been hiding so many secrets... Her first workplace romance ends in failure. Just as she loses heart and flees to another city, a ray of warmth appears to comfort her... But fate refuses to show her mercy, taking th 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Mr. Fang’s Sweet Husband 方总的小娇夫 Hot-tempered female boss & young master looking to be kept Fang Yu was famous in the Fang family for her fiery temper. Her family life was a complete mess, so she had no choice but to work hard and make money on her own. A well-connected new student joined her high school class. “I know you got into our class because you have connections at home. You do your thing, I’ll study, and we’ll stay out of each other’s way.” “Why should I listen to you? When you make it big, will you support me?” Fang Y 149Reads—Score11114d adds
- 37 It's More Than Just Liking You 和你不仅是喜欢 Chen Ran is a newspaper reporter and online writer. During a conference assignment, she sneaks in some writing from the audience instead of paying attention, only to be called on by Gu Yi, a sharp-eyed math professor who notices everything. A question she blurts out without thinking and an answer that leaves her stunned mark the beginning of the story. What follows unfolds through strange twists of fate, yet feels almost inevitable: an interview, a pretend blind date, a new column... Two people 103Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 38 Reborn, I Cut Ties with My Family, and My Mother-in-Law Helps Me Reach New Heights 重生斩断娘家路，婆婆扶我青云志 After having her college application choices changed, Jiang Rong was reborn and met Chen Zheng, the son of a high-ranking official. During their four years at university, the cool, handsome Chen Zheng fell in love with the sensitive, driven Jiang Rong. He saved her several times and helped her escape her family. Grateful and in love, Jiang Rong married Chen Zheng. After Chen Zheng was implicated by his father, he was forced to leave the country and live abroad, where he ended up with the person 28Reads—Score11814d adds
- 39 Waiting for the Wind in Guangzhou 羊城等风来 (This is not a cuckold story.) (This is not a wish-fulfillment story.) My childhood sweetheart, whom I’d been married to for a year, divorced me and made me take the blame for the breakup! I let you fly free, and I’ll bear the pain! Then a mysterious young girl barged into my life. From that moment on, the wheels of fate began to turn, and I gradually fell into one trap and conspiracy after another. Can ordinary people really never defeat the authorities? 83Reads5.0Score—14d adds
- 40 Designing Love: My Dream Guy Insists We Get Married 设计爱情！男神非要跟我结婚 [A designer's workplace romance and daily life + women's workplace story + escaping a small town] [Sweet romance + one-on-one pairing + no angst + no misunderstandings + no golden finger + no face-slapping] [Scheming architectural designer + naive newcomer to the workplace] Architectural designer Lu Yuan is known in the industry as an irresistible dreamboat of a designer. Every project he designs becomes a hit, and people never stop talking about his work. But nobody could have guessed that behi 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 My Flash-Marriage Husband's Love Has Me Spoiled and Proud 闪婚老公的爱让我恃宠而骄 She, Xu Mengyao, a cool, beautiful woman who was once the goddess of first love in everyone's eyes, planned to marry her boyfriend of four years, Chen Hao, after becoming pregnant. But his mother broke them up. He, Li Yuanjun, a warm-hearted man, met Xu Mengyao, a bridesmaid, at a friend's wedding, and fell for her at first sight. Handsome and sunny, Li Yuanjun eventually won Xu Mengyao over with his sincerity. A month later, they had a whirlwind wedding and registered their marriage. After the 24Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Official Fortune: Soaring to the Top 官运：扶摇职上 When Chen Fu makes a delivery to his wife Luo Yao's shop, he unexpectedly sees something he shouldn't have. After a huge fight with his wife, he decides, for the sake of their marriage, to rethink his career. As he makes his way through the workplace, he gradually discovers a side of his wife he never knew existed... 191Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 43 The Man Next Door 男邻居 Qiao Mai, a country girl, endures a rough journey from her wedding and childbirth to miscarriage and divorce. Over the course of twelve years of marriage, the special sweetness of being each other’s “darling” fades amid her husband’s disrespect and inaction. Her affection is gradually extinguished by the havoc wreaked by her mother-in-law and three sisters-in-law, until the marriage finally ends in divorce. The story begins with a man living downstairs listening to his neighbors having sex in th 84Reads9.5Score—14d adds
- 44 A Ten-Degree Temperature Difference 十度温差 Moving from a first-tier city to a second-tier one meant a temperature difference of just ten degrees. But moving from a private company to a state-owned enterprise meant a journey of more than a thousand miles. Xu Man had felt lost and wavered... Yet she dared to brave the countercurrent and forge a new path, ultimately finding success and, quite by chance, meeting Mr. Right. 544Reads8.9Score10714d adds
- 45 Fragrant Across the Land: Blossoms in Jinguancheng 花重锦官城之飘香万里 When Lu Yang was seven, his parents died in a landslide. From then on, he and his sister relied on their elderly grandparents, and their grandparents on them. Years later, he deliberately failed the college entrance exam. Then, with a hundred yuan he had borrowed, he set off alone for Jincheng, the provincial capital. And so began his arduous yet extraordinary life. 168Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 46 The Abandoned Wife Xiumi: Painting Smiles with Tears 弃妇秀米：蘸着眼泪画笑容 Xiumi's story is based on the true story of my neighbor's mother and was adapted with her permission. At seventeen, Xiumi became an abandoned wife just six months after getting married. Her husband ran away with someone else, and Xiumi gave birth to his child. Decades later, Xiumi had seen her parents-in-law off and raised her daughter. Her daughter was studying for a master's degree in Shanghai, while Xiumi remained in the old house until her husband returned... But after coming back, her husba 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Peeping: The Butterfly Effect 偷窥之蝴蝶效应 The male lead is a complete loser. By chance, he discovers a female colleague's secret, turning his work and personal life upside down. Two mature adults with sharp minds and social skills engage in an intense game of push and pull. Love begins for reasons unknown and grows deeper with every passing day: they love and are loved, hurt and are hurt, grow through their pain, then fade from one another's memories. This is also the story of an ordinary worker's growth. 472Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 48 Romance on the Construction Site 工地韵事 Ten years working on construction sites not only enriched my résumé, but also broadened my horizons. Among the many stories I witnessed were romances between men and women, including plenty of moving, devoted relationships worthy of praise. There were young couples who drifted apart, and disabled husbands whose wives never abandoned them. Some stayed faithful for years, only to see everything fall apart in a single day. A young man who had wandered aimlessly for more than twenty years finally fo 175Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 Breaking Free 逃离束缚 Su Yu and Tang Yilan met on a blind date arranged by their university professor. After spending some time together, they both decided they liked each other, so they went to meet each other’s parents. At first, everything seemed to go smoothly, but after they got married, they argued over whether to rent a place of their own. Su Yu also has an older brother, Su Lun, who has been married to Zhao Yanan for years, but still has no children of his own. After finally getting married, Tang Yilan reali 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 Xiaohuan in Beijing 小寰在北京 [Urban Life + Entrepreneurship + No Saintly Heroine + No Simping + No Idiocy + Realistic + Humor + Intelligence] Xiaohuan in Beijing is a full-length novel. The novel tells the story of Zhao Xiaohuan, a man born in 1991, as he works and lives in Beijing. After graduating from university, he worked for two years in his hometown of Shenyang, but he never forgot the boast he had made in college: that he would become the richest man in the world. However, reality left him increasingly dispirited, an 3Reads—Score—14d adds
