Novels like Showbiz: The Ordinary Girl Next Door
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Showbiz: The Ordinary Girl Next Door, best match first.
- 1 You and I Are Joined by Branches 你我由枝相连 You and I Are Connected by a Branch: Whenever a flower blooms, a leaf is always there beside it. May Daxunhua always be sweet! A Wei Daxun fanfic. Everything is made up, so please don’t take it as fact or confuse it with reality. Just writing for fun. 526Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 2 After Turning Down a Marriage into a Wealthy Family, I Was Pursued by a Top-Tier Star 拒嫁豪门后，我被顶流追疯了 [She steals him away in a domineering wedding snatch! The male lead becomes a cold, calculating tycoon later on, swallows up capitalist Huang Xiaoming, and gives her a savior's devotion and exclusive affection!] [Plane crash + the male lead awakens a second personality and transmigrates to the past] [Could the male lead really have... dissociative identity disorder? One personality is aloof and taciturn, the other gentle and deeply devoted?] No one lays a hand on her! However high she wants to c —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 My Neighbor Is Xiao Zhan 邻居哥哥是肖战 Since childhood, I was the ugly duckling who followed the boy next door around. I never dared to dream that someone as dazzling as him might fall for me one day. I could only carefully hide the crush I’d had for more than a decade, keeping it a secret from everyone. Later, I heard he was dating someone at university. Near graduation, rumors spread that he had proposed. The precious feelings I’d guarded for so many years would finally have to be buried in the past. After graduating, I chose to st 464Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 The Galaxy Is Yours (Dilraba X Zhang Linghe) 星河予你（热巴X张凌赫） The Galaxy Gives You (Dilraba X Zhang Linghe) 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Xiao Zhan: A Dazzling Star 肖战：星光璀璨 A story about a novelist and a superstar, with mutual secret crushes and a rekindled romance. 322Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Wang Yibo: To Theodora 王一博：致菲奥多拉 You came through a sea of blood after endless waiting and training, enduring indifference, cold treatment, and a storm of criticism. I struggled fiercely against boundless pessimism and inner turmoil, through depression, fear, and even madness. From beginning to end, I was always running toward you. I crossed thousands of miles of open sky to reach you. At a glance, I saw a lifetime. One New Year's Eve, they met by chance on a street in Korea. She was desperate, like a lonely ghost, and he gave 48Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Ke Re in the Spotlight 炙手柯热 Blazing Hot Ke 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 [Cheng Lei X Zhou Ye] My Idol Boyfriend 【丞磊X周也】我的偶像男友 [Cheng Lei × Zhou Ye] My Idol Boyfriend 47Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 After So Many NGs, He Can No Longer Hide His Crush (Dilraba X Zhou Keyu) NG多次后他的暗恋藏不住了（热巴X周柯宇） After Countless Retakes, He Can No Longer Hide His Secret Crush (Dilraba X Zhou Keyu) 155Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 The Wolfdog Younger Brother’s Direct Approach (Blazing Ke Fever) 狼狗弟弟的直球攻略（炙手柯热） The Wolfish Younger Guy’s Straightforward Pursuit (Hot Zhou Keyu) 9Reads—Score114d adds
- 11 A Last-Minute Cameo, An Unexpected Mind-Reading Ability (Cheng Lei X Zhou Ye) 临时客串，意外读心（丞磊X周也） A Last-Minute Guest Appearance, an Unexpected Mind-Reading Moment (Cheng Lei x Zhou Ye) 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 The Heart-Fluttering Promotion Period (Cheng Lei X Zhou Ye) 心动宣发期（丞磊X周也） The Heart-Fluttering Publicity Campaign (Cheng Lei x Zhou Ye) 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Living with My Idol, Xiao Zhan 和偶像肖湛同居的日子 Zhang Ruobing, a girl born after 2000, has always been obsessed with the hugely popular idol Xiao Zhan. One evening, she goes to the movies with her best friend Li Dan. When they come out, they run into Xiao Zhan. She rushes over and asks to take a photo with him, then seizes the chance to kiss him. Little does she know, someone posts it online. Because of this, Xiao Zhan's manager suggests they pretend to be a couple under contract for two months, then break up. Zhang Ruobing becomes her idol's 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Five Top-Tier Stars: Their Variety Show Sets Every Heart Ablaze! 顶流五子：综艺热血全燃爆！ When five of the hottest male stars in Chinese entertainment form a limited-time group called “No Brothers, No Variety Show,” the fandom goes wild! For their variety-show debut, they take on an escape room. While math whiz Zhang Linghe’s fingers fly as he cracks the codes, athletic ace Lin Yi carries a trembling Song Weilong as they sprint for their lives. The live comments flood in: “The brainiac carries the team! The tough guy saves the day! What kind of god-tier brotherhood is this?” On a lai 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 The Whole World Is Here to Keep You Company Through Sleepless Nights 全世界有我陪你失眠 My new work is here! You’re welcome to 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! 71Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 What? I Became Ao Ruipeng’s Assistant?! 什么，我成了敖瑞鹏助理？！ Just as Jiang Tutu graduated from college, she found herself facing a terrible job market. There wasn’t even a place for her at a bubble tea shop. Jiang Tutu glanced at the Ao Ruipeng charm on her bag and shook her head helplessly. “Aozi, once I’ve saved up some money, I’ll come see you. I can’t let myself suffer, can I?” 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 After Ten Years of Following My Idol, I Got Bound to a Romance System 追星十年，我绑定了恋爱系统 Do you have a distant relative who never gets in touch during the holidays, but whenever they do, they drop a bombshell on you? Jian You does. Her mother tricked her into going to the countryside on the pretext of a “family gathering.” Only when she arrived did Jian You spot the cameras and the production crew. The “distant great-uncle” her mother had mentioned was He Jiong. Teacher He: “One of the kids in the family is here to help out for a few days.” Jian You: “I've been a fan for ten yea 333Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Wang Yibo: Instant Sweetheart 王一博：秒变甜心 Wang Yibo, who never talks much, meets our catlike girl and instantly turns into Wang Tiantian. Wang Yibo: Meowmeow wants a hug. Su Miaomiao: Where's my quiet Mr. Wang? Who is this chatterbox? Wang Yibo: Doesn't Meowmeow love her husband anymore? Su Miaomiao: I do. I love you like crazy. 74Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Just the Way We Were: Haoran Falls in Love 恰好是少年：昊然心动 A showbiz story loosely based on real life. “Who’s Liu Yuan?” “...That’s my real name, Liu Yuan.” “Liu Yuan? Sounds like ‘six yuan.’ I’ll just call you Six Yuan!” “I think all my fans call me that.” “Then I’ll be your number-one fan!” 75Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Xingdi: The Growth Story of the Xing Family Parents 兴迪之兴家父母成长记 If you'd like extra chapters, become a member and give the author a boost of brain cells. Extra updates await! The love between Xing and Di has grown from the Zhangs' little couple into the Zhangs' little family! They have gone from being someone else's son and daughter to being parents themselves. But their love has never diminished. Instead, they journey hand in hand, together creating the Zhang family's everlasting love. 173Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 A Starstruck Girl’s Love Diary 追星少女恋想记 Every day, I pray to the heavens: Please give me a boyfriend like Wang Junkai. A starstruck girl's hopeless fantasy. Fans, don't be alarmed: it's all just imagination, with no basis in reality. I'm simply too captivated by Xiaokai's looks. Since I can't have him for real, why not lose ourselves in fantasy together? 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 The Top-Tier Star's Company-Paid Romance Is Sweet Enough to Explode [Feng He Ri Li] 顶流公费恋爱甜到炸【风赫日丽】 Zhang Linghe and Dilraba's pairing takes off after their variety show goes viral. The two team up to star in the workplace drama Building Dreams for the Future. A drunken confession at the wrap party, a princess carry in a locked-room challenge on a dating show: with public opinion watching their every move, the two gradually fall for each other... 68Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Jasmine Fragrance and Olive Green 茉莉香绕橄榄绿 (A Wang Junkai fanfic) “I've been a fan of him since he debuted.” “Will I ever get to meet him?” And then we met. I knew crossing the line was wrong, but I still wanted to spend more time with you. The feeling of being torn between clearheadedness and infatuation was hard on both of us. When I met you again, I thought: if there's still a chance for us, I'll move toward you without hesitation. 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 The Milky Way Gives You [Liu Yuning] 星河予你【刘宇宁】 Childhood Sweethearts | Showbiz | Sweet Romance and Healing | Mutual Secret Crushes (The author will keep updating after being discharged from the hospital!) With a five-year age gap between them, Liu Yuning has always treated Ruan Xingwan like a little sister who needs looking after. But by the time he went from singing on the streets to becoming a sensation in showbiz, she was no longer the little girl who followed him around calling him “Brother Yuning.” The first time Ruan Xingwan met Liu 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Moonlit Cheng and Zhou: Five Years of Secret Love Finally Come True 月下丞周：五年暗恋终成真 Yuexia Chengzhou: Five Years of Secret Love Finally Come True 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 [Zhang Linghe X Dilraba] After Our Characters Had a Tragic Ending, We Couldn't Hide Our Real-Life Romance 【张凌赫X热巴】戏里BE后，戏外热恋藏不住了 [Zhang Linghe x Dilraba] After Their Tragic Ending Onscreen, They Can't Hide Their Offscreen Romance 107Reads—Score514d adds
- 27 [Dilraba, Zhang Linghe] The Young Marshal's Exclusive Favor 「热巴、张凌赫」少帅的独家偏爱 [Dilraba, Zhang Linghe] The Young Marshal's Exclusive Devotion 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 [Cheng Lei X Zhou Ye] I Made the First Move and Became His Muse 【丞磊VS周也】打直球后，我成了他的缪斯 [Cheng Lei VS Zhou Ye] I Made My Feelings Clear, and Became His Muse 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 All-Star: I Became Everyone’s Favorite 全明星：我成了团宠 When people in the entertainment industry are asked about their ideal type, most choose Yun Xi. Her cool elegance and gentle warmth have given the phrase “moonlight on the horizon” a face. Lu Hu: “When I met you at the Mushroom House, my heart suddenly skipped a beat.” Wang Lixin: “You know, that moment when you smiled at me has been going round and round in my head ever since. I can't get rid of it.” His eyes held a hint of seriousness, along with a tenderness he could barely conceal. (Most of 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Getting Together with Wei Daxun 和魏大勋在一起 Get together with Wei Daxun 67Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Xiao Zhan: Life Under the Watchful Eye of a Top-Tier Star 肖战：被顶流观察的日子 In the flashy, cutthroat entertainment industry, top-tier star Xiao Zhan shines brightly, blessed with both stunning looks and superb acting skills. He has so many fans they could circle the Earth several times. Jin Nuoxi, a little-known makeup artist, is like a tiny speck in comparison, working hard in the industry while holding on to her dream of becoming a makeup artist. One day, the production crew suddenly calls Jin Nuoxi in to do Xiao Zhan's makeup. Her hands tremble with nerves as she lo 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 I Transmigrated to a Parallel Universe and Fell in Love with Wang Junkai! 穿到平行时空和王俊凯谈恋爱！ [Parallel-World Transmigration + Idol Romance + Entertainment Industry + Wealthy-Family Wish Fulfillment] On her first day after transmigrating to a parallel world, Gu Qianyu meets Wang Junkai, the idol she’s loved for ten years. She never expected to mistake him for a pervert... Wang Junkai tells someone, “She isn’t exactly my childhood sweetheart, and it wasn’t love at first sight. I’ve loved her since I was young.” Gu Qianyu asks him, “Did we know each other before?” He replies, “Yes. I was t 102Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 When the Safety Wires Snapped, the Top-Tier Star Caught His Senior in Front of Everyone 威亚断裂，顶流当众抱住学姐 A snapped safety wire sends the top-tier star into his senior schoolmate’s arms in front of everyone 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 The Nation's Top-Tier Star, Stop Acting 国民顶流，别演了 The Nation’s Top-Tier Star, Stop Acting 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Xiao Zhan: The One Who Stole My Heart 肖战：宠入心扉 He is Xiao Zhan, adored by everyone who sees him. She is a rising graphic designer and the mysterious, well-known blogger Shu Jiuxi. He gently draws closer; she dodges him at every turn. He waits patiently; she has a knot in her heart. There are far too many unknowns... What does the future hold for the two of them? This is my first fanfic, so please don’t conflate the characters with the real people! If you don’t like it, please don’t flame me. I’d appreciate your understanding if there are any 255Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 A Quietly Happy Life in Chinese Showbiz 在内娱的平淡快乐生活 Lin Yueyue graduated from the Beijing Film Academy in 2019. In 2021, she appeared in the hit youth series Secret in the Lattice and gained a little fame for her natural, effortless acting and fresh, adorable looks. She officially entered the entertainment industry and went on to enjoy a happy life as a laid-back nobody in Chinese entertainment: money, looks, a career, only half a year of work each year, and handsome men and beautiful women all around her! A realistic story about the Chinese ent 1kReads6.1Score—14d adds
- 37 A Book by Lu Yuning 陆雨泞的一本书 [Signed] On a wonderful trip to visit a film set, she met a boy who loved to eat. The laid-back, sweet Tang Niannian × Tian Jiarui, a sweet young actor who’s just made his debut “Hurry up and call me big sister.” “You’re younger than me.” “And besides… I don’t want to call you big sister.” 65Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 My Blogger Girlfriend 我的博主女朋友 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 100Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 All-Star: With a System, I'm No Longer Ordinary 全明星：拥有系统的我不再是个凡人 [World One: Jeon Jungkook Arc: Apocalypse Reboot] [World Two: Tan Jianci Arc: Mermaids of the South Sea] After accidentally transmigrating into another body, how will this unlucky heroine handle the dilemma when she has to choose between love and her career? What kind of nonsense is that? I’m the heroine now. Why can’t I have it all? 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Teacher He, Your Starlight Fills My Arms 何老师星光入我怀 This is my first time writing, so it may not be very good. The whole story might read like a diary, so feel free not to read it if that’s not your thing. Please be kind in the comments. This story is entirely fictional. If anything resembles reality, please don’t associate it with real people. 1kReads—Score10614d adds
- 41 [Zhu Zhixin] Meeting Tun Ti Tu 【朱志鑫】遇见豚踢兔 Yu Shuyi debuted in a Korean girl group, and the first variety show she joined after returning to China was as a host on "Call Me by Fire 2025". (I’m updating whenever inspiration strikes for now. I’ll post more regularly once I finish my other book.) She’s watched every stage from the previous seasons. There are so many great performances to learn from. If she wants to build a career back home, singing and dancing alone won’t be enough. She needs to develop in every area to earn a place on the 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 A Joyful Reunion: I'll Have You for the Rest of My Life 相见欢之余生有你 A chance encounter, love at first sight, two hearts drawn together, a match made in heaven. But fate is fickle. Just as they settle into a peaceful life, the emperor forces her to stay in the palace. Is she a replacement for his white moonlight? A demoness? A woman who brings ruin to men? Can he hold his own against the young emperor? Faced with a host of admirers, along with all the jealousy, schemes, and hatred born of love, how will they stand together and protect each other? Two formidable l 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 All-Star: A Blind Date with a Superstar 全明星：相亲遇见大明星 In her previous life, Zhang Suisui was an ordinary person who struggled for decades in the apocalypse. This time around, she transmigrated to an ordinary era. Naturally, she planned to live peacefully as a lazybones, going through elementary, middle, and high school, then college, without doing anything remarkable. At most, she did well on the college entrance exam and got into a decent medical university. As the saying goes, a doctor needs a master's degree or a doctorate to get ahead. But afte 238Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 Feng He, Sun and Bright Skies 风赫－日丽 Bright Day for Feng He 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Dear CEO: Please Review the Divorce Agreement 总裁大人：离婚协议书请查收 Zhang Ruonan never imagined the wheels of fate would turn backward. Her stepmother arranged for her to marry Ye Jingsi, a paralyzed man who had already been married once! On their wedding day, Ye Jingsi left her a marriage certificate and then stayed away for two whole years, leaving Zhang Ruonan to enjoy two years of freedom. Even when he finally stood before her on his own two feet, she could hardly believe her husband had come home! To make Ye Jingsi hate her, Zhang Ruonan tried everything. H 3Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 46 Tian Zuo and He: When We Both Entered a Fanfic 田作之赫：当我们一起穿进同人文 Tian Zuozhi He: When We All Fell Into a Fanfic Together 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Reborn: The Top-Tier Star Boyfriend of a Powerful Mogul 重生之大佬的顶流男友 355Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 48 One Kiss Seals the Pact: I Can Beat the Villain and Protect My Husband 一吻定契：打得了反派护得了夫 Protagonist: Liu Yuning. Two powerful leads who dote on each other + feel-good entertainment-industry story + intense romantic tension Shi Yue is sabotaged and turned into a cat. Top-tier idol Liu Yuning takes her home to recover. An accidental kiss seals a lovers' contract. Living together? It's only to absorb his yang energy... She disguises herself as a man to work as a bodyguard, and fans start shipping them?!! Liu Yuning falls in love with two people at once and suspects he's a “playboy”! 78Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 Jasmine, Jasmine 茉，莉 He is the spokesperson her brand has the least faith in, and she is the one business partner he has no desire to drop. For adults, love means meeting your match and having each other’s backs. This isn’t a story about a domineering CEO falling in love with me. It’s about two independent souls holding up umbrellas for each other through the storm, until their roots intertwine and they grow into a forest. It’s about two strong people learning how to let each other see their vulnerabilities. 144Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 Still, Missing You 还是，想念 A story spanning ten years, about musical prodigy Wang Sulong and his first love. It's about that first flutter of the heart, the courage to risk everything for love, and the most precious encounters and missed connections along the way. If you've ever been wholeheartedly devoted to someone, if you believe music can reach the softest corners of the heart... Come read this bittersweet, heartwarming story grounded in real life. 445Reads—Score—14d adds
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