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- 1 Lord Feng Is a Little Unhinged 凤大人他有点癫 A story about fooling around in another world, raising kids, and doing his best to slack off. There aren't many people in Feng Shisan's sect. Maybe there's something wrong with the mountain's feng shui or the sect's cultivation method, but its members are all a little crazy, more or less. Of course, they're free to be as crazy as they like. He thinks he's perfectly normal. 24Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Interstellar Romance: General, Keep Your Cool! 星际热恋之将军冷静点！ [Two male leads + rebirth + mecha + school life + melodrama + one-on-one romance] Yu Chi is a scheming, faithless flirt, reborn into a mecha world. This time, he's landed himself an incredibly good family: he's the only son of a general from Universe A. He thought all he had to do was lie flat, eat and drink, and live like a happy freeloader. But reality hit him with one blow after another, and his adoptive general father refused to let him lie flat. Yu Chi: “I had no freedom at home all these y 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Love Delayed 爱情迟延 Shen Biancheng, unable to stand after an accident, took his nephew Ye Kang to an art studio one day in April to learn how to paint. Shen Biancheng only wanted to make his nephew's dream of painting come true, never imagining that the decision would not only shatter his nephew's dream, but drag Shen Biancheng down with him. Zhao Zhen seems eccentric, arrogant, and unkempt, but in truth he's gentle and thoughtful. From the moment he struck up a conversation with Shen Biancheng, who was sitting alo 161Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Playing Sweet and Innocent, I Tease the Top-Tier Star Until He Loses Control and Kisses Me by the Waist 装乖团宠甜撩，顶流失控锁腰吻 [Two Male Leads + Entertainment Industry + Sweet Romance + Flirty, Forward Bottom] Refined Top-Tier Star Top x Adorable, Sunny Bottom ■ Backstage at a TV station, rookie actor Ruan Tang is cornered in a dressing room. "You flirted with me and then ran off?" Su Jibai drops his gentle facade and grips the back of his neck. "Now you're pretending we don't know each other?" ▶ In public: He's the top-tier star hailed as a legend, as bright and refreshing as the moon. The newcomer is a "refined little 183Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 5 My Bunny-Type Boyfriend Turned Into a Fox 白兔系男友变狐系了 To Feng Ziyue, Zhou Jin was always gentle and smiling, sometimes pouting and acting cute when he felt wronged. But in truth, his personality was the complete opposite of what Feng Ziyue believed. Zhou Jin had an overwhelming need to control him. His vindictive nature and deep-seated schemes were hidden beneath a docile facade. His kindness to Feng Ziyue was genuine, but so was the way he cut Feng Ziyue off from everyone around him. Their meeting was a deception from the start, and Feng Ziyue san 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 If We Can't Be Brothers, Let's Be Lovers 兄弟是做不了，还是做恋人吧 Zhao Yu accidentally touched a car model's foot at an auto show and ran off in embarrassment. He never expected to run into him again at the train station. Trying to strike up a conversation with an old-fashioned, clumsy greeting, Zhao Yu was met with the reply, "I'm a man." Zhao Yu retreated in defeat, never imagining that the next time he saw him, they would be roommates... 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Quick Transmigration: The Host Is a Rebel Through and Through 快穿之宿主一身反骨 [Two male leads + quick transmigration + System + chaotic antics + melodrama + comedy] After transmigrating, Chang Ningchen found himself saddled with an angst-romance System. It wanted him to dish out as much torment as possible, but the protagonist was defiant to the core and would rather die than submit. System: Darling! I'm your angst-romance System. Just complete 99 angsty love stories and you can return to your original world! Chang Ningchen: The world I came from was just okay. I don't wa 282Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Young Master! Please Love Me 少爷！求您爱我 Cool, aloof young master as the pursuer, soft and sweet male courtesan as the pursued. Dual perspectives. Readers can put themselves in either character’s shoes. [Two male leads + sweet romance + a touch of angst + multiple couples + the pursued fights back + political schemes + officialdom + clever characters] Wen Ruyu gazed at him shyly, a faint blush spreading across his fair cheeks. “I want you to kiss me, Young Master.” Yan Qingchen’s heart jolted at his words. He stammered, “What?” Wen Ruy 134Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Your Highness, Your Wife Is Robbing People Again 王爷，您夫人又打劫了 A stern, steady prince and a troublemaking, devil-may-care leader. He's the one who robs the rich to help the poor! He's also the one who's sincere with everyone! He changed himself to follow the person he loved, only to be deceived by them first! 9Reads—Score13114d adds
- 10 Praying to Meet You in This Life 祈逢此生 1v1, male lead is the bottom, two strong and devoted leads, past and present lives, marriage before love, political intrigue A cold, heartless emperor who later becomes devoted x a reborn, sharp-witted and talented rebel leader who seems innocent but is secretly scheming and capable In his previous life, Yu Ke chose the hardest and most unconventional path. Feeling that he owed the people a great deal, he ultimately ended up imprisoned in the palace and reduced to the status of a lowly captive. 217Reads8.4Score10814d adds
- 11 Slave Stone 奴石 The jade slave from a hundred years ago lay dormant. At last, one day, he found a master who treated him well. No... not just one master. There were four masters who treated him like family. This story depicts a master-slave relationship and may not align with your values. Please read with caution if that's a concern. 355Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 12 Half Sincere, Half False 真心半假 Four short stories, four different endings: ① The groveling ex wins him back, happy ending ② They love each other but cannot stay together, tragic ending ③ A new love interest ④ Hell for everyone. “Half Sincere”, Groveling ex, happy ending Amnesiac pianist × cold-blooded guardian He raised him into a vine that clung to him, only to be caught in its grasp first. “If We Were Both Caught in the Snow Someday”, Bittersweet tragic ending If someday we were caught in the snow together, then at least in 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 The Boyfriend I Raised from Childhood 从小养大的男朋友 The everyday life of the chuunibyou Bai Mingche, who can’t get by without Ji Chuan-chan, from childhood to adulthood. He’s my childhood friend. He knows me better than I know myself. This is a sweet story with a devoted couple and a happy ending, so feel free to dive in. 122Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Chronicles of Fishing Fires 渔火纪年 [Two male leads + equally powerful leads + mutual healing + happy ending] One Gu called Lovesick to the Bone, and you can only love him. One is the Regent of the Great Jing Dynasty. The Regent Ji Jiufang’s name hangs over the entire Great Jing like a shadow. The emperor is young and has been on the throne for years, but the true ruler is the regent. Ji Jiufang is not yet thirty, yet in the eyes of the world he is like the King of Hell. At seventeen, he fought bloody battles on the frontier, quel 70Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Boss, I'll Keep to Your Rules 老大，我来守你规矩 Being rejected after confessing your feelings is already humiliating enough. Being rejected and then accidentally caught in the act is even more embarrassing. Once or twice is still bearable. But being rejected three times, with the same person witnessing it every time, is downright unbelievable. Yang Yihan: Why is it you again? Wu Zeyang: I'd like to know why it's me every time, too. Yang Yihan, thinking: Getting rejected three times is so awkward. Wu Zeyang, thinking: Getting rejected three ti 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Porcelain Love 瓷爱 A car accident brought Mo Xiaoqian and Su Yuyang together. She didn't want money or things, only him. Mo Xiaoqian pursued him and caused trouble in every way she could, but the cold and aloof Su Yuyang gave her no response. Su Yuyang's disdain, Mo Xiaoqian's clinginess... He would never give up... 63Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 His Majesty Always Says the Chancellor Is Plotting Rebellion 陛下总说丞相谋逆 His Majesty Always Says the Chancellor Is Plotting Rebellion 90Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 General, Care to Give Me a Try? 将军，要与我试试 Ye Yilan, the second son of the Minister of Rites, is an unloved young master who grew up timid and cowardly. Yet he somehow found the nerve to confess to a prince. By a stroke of luck, the emperor granted his wish and arranged their marriage, earning him someone’s resentment. The young general Mo Xuanning was upset that the imperial marriage decree had ruined his older brother’s match. He came up with what he thought was a brilliant plan to teach Ye Yilan a lesson and stop him from marrying the 392Reads8.4Score10714d adds
- 19 [BL] Only After Meeting You Did I Learn the Joy of a Long-Awaited Reunion [双男主]遇你方知相见欢 [Boys' Love] Only After Meeting You Did I Learn the Joy of Meeting Someone 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 The Genius Jungler’s Ex-Husband Chase Ends in Heartbreak 天才打野追夫火葬场［双男主］ The Genius Jungler’s Pursuit Ends in Heartbreak [Two Male Leads] 42Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 After Countless Breakups, He Still Submits to Me 决裂千万次，他仍向我臣服［双男主］ He Betrayed Me a Thousand Times, Yet Still Submits to Me [Two Male Leads] 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 The Sickly Prince Always Wants to Cling to Me [BL] 病弱皇子总想黏着我[双男主] The Frail Prince Always Wants to Cling to Me [BL] 66Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 He Uses Devotion as Bait 他以深情为饵［双男主］ He Used Devotion as Bait [Two Male Leads] 36Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 I Went Into the Mountains to Hunt Demons, but a Demoness Won’t Leave Me Alone 进山拿妖后被妖精缠上了 [Two Male Leads + Historical Fantasy Setting + Xuanhuan + Mild Horror] Yan Zefeng [Yuan Yi] is the second senior brother, a man of formidable ability. During a mission his grandmaster inexplicably sent him on, he somehow ended up being kissed by the demon he was supposed to capture. The scene was rather steamy, and unable to bear the “humiliation,” he ran off on the spot, nearly losing his resolve in the Dao. Who would have thought the demon would cling to him again during a journey, this time t 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 The Powerful Minister’s Cherished One [BL] 权臣的掌心娇「双男主」 The Powerful Minister's Darling [Boys' Love] 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 I Think You’re Disgusting [BL] 我嫌你脏［双男主］ I Think You're Dirty [Boys' Love] 216Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Every Villain Has Someone Who Ships Him [BL] 恶人自有恶人嬷［双男主］ Bad People Get Their Own Bad-Person Fangirls [Boys' Love] 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Trapped by a Devoted Yandere 困于偏执攻的深情 Trapped in the Devotion of an Obsessive Lover 51Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 You Hold My Heart, My Dearest 君执我心悠悠 This was the first book I wrote, back in the early days. The writing is terrible, with way too many ellipses, missing subjects, and other problems. Please visit my homepage for my newer work. Older top-and-top pairing + both virgins + happy ending Stunning, aloof assassin Han Nian vs. rebellious, unruly big shot Jia Shuo 355Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 30 Oops, My Childhood Friend Has Been Secretly in Love with Me for Years 糟糕，被竹马暗恋多年 [Two male leads + childhood friends + rekindled romance] A cool-faced, secretly passionate, persistent pursuer × a funny, absurdly straightforward receiver They met when they were young and naive, and reunited as love began to blossom. Eight-year-old Hu Jinchen met Lin Jiajia. One glance, and he knew it would last a lifetime. When they reunited twelve years later, a heart long dormant began to beat again. The moment I saw you, I knew you were the fate I could never escape. Hu Jinchen had actuall 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Every CEO Romance Starts with Matching Outfits 总有霸总的爱情从撞衫开始 The young heir to Shenzhou’s leading manufacturer × the crown prince of Canada’s top financial dynasty A sweet story from beginning to end. The leads communicate openly, and misunderstandings never last more than two pages! Trust and sweetness are the main event! Li Anle, Canada’s number-one jokester rich kid, travels to Shenzhou with his father on a friendly visit to find the ordinary top student he’s had a crush on for years. At the state banquet, the only son of this financial powerhouse and 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 I Am a God of War Among the Stars 我在星际当战神 I Become a War God Among the Stars 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 You Said We'd Grow Old Together 你说与子偕老 Heard that an ice-cold beauty had transferred to the class next door, Tong Kang started waiting on the way home from school every day, hoping to talk to him. Tong Kang: Hey, I'm from the class next door. My name's Tong Kang. What's yours? Huai Ci: ... Tong Kang: Hey, why won't you talk to me? Huai Ci: ... Tong Kang: You got bullied and wouldn't even call out for me to save you. Do you hate me that much? Tong Kang was so angry he stopped talking to him altogether. Huai Ci's thoughts: That' 103Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 34 After I Stopped Being Obsessive, the Older Men Started Fighting Over Me 我不再偏执后，年上对我又争又抢 After I Stopped Being Obsessive, the Older Men Started Fighting Over Me 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Everlasting Iris 不凋鸢尾 Everlasting Iris 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 The Showbiz Pariah and His Sports-School Wild Boy 娱乐圈万人嫌和他的体校小霸王 The entertainment industry’s most hated star & the sports school’s little tyrant Misunderstandings & reversals & love that grows over time A scandal gave Lin Lan the movie role she had always wanted, but also made her a target of everyone’s attacks once again. Even the son of her wealthy patron came looking for her. Yan Xiaolei: “Get away from Yan Jue, or I’ll make sure you can’t survive in the entertainment industry...” Lin Lan: “Can you get me better roles?” The story of a brash, kindhearted, 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 The Clingy CEO’s Mad Pursuit of His Husband 粘人总裁疯狂追夫记 Also known as Dusty Days, Dream Designs Clingy, domineering CEO and sunny, handsome designer The domineering CEO falls for the sunny designer at first sight And begins pursuing him relentlessly Dinner dates, confessions, flowers, career opportunities… What if he still won’t say yes? Then, of course, you have to move him with all your might! Author: And what if he still won’t say yes? CEO Li: Impossible! Impossible! If he really says no, it’s your fault. Author: Facepalm 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 A Report on Observing Young Love 少年爱恋观测报告 [Contemporary romance + Male/Male leads + Short story collection + Sweet romance + Comedy + Happy ending + Mutual devotion + Sweet treats + Bedtime fluff] A handpicked selection of heart-fluttering short stories, including The Flames of War Play Tricks on Qingyi and A Boy’s Love: Observation Report. Story 1, The Flames of War Play Tricks on Qingyi: Flames of war in a troubled era become red wedding candles, while guns and roses set the stage for a farce. A rough-edged warlord and a jade-faced op 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 The Son of Heaven Below 天子在下 [Original Characters] Two male leads + both virgins + happy ending + transmigrated souls + patient, scheming, obedient-looking queen bottom + straightforward, cheerful, protective straight-man top Yu Ji was a 21st-century agent, a 26-year-old hopelessly straight man. With his dismissal looming because of his high mission failure rate, he took a dangerous assignment at great risk. The mission failed, however, and a massive explosion sent his soul into the body of Shadow Nineteen, an assassin in 413Reads8.3Score3614d adds
- 40 The Ties of Silence 沉嚣缘 "Beneath violet lamps, I mend white bones; amid the sound of opera, I guide ordinary souls across. Nothing is warmer than an embrace, and red beans bloom beside the urn of ashes." In the fields of life and death, we glimpse the warmth of the human world. Fan Chen carved the sign "The Crying and Laughing Hall." Lin Xiao slipped him a lovesick bean coated in chili powder From "a death with the wrong name carved on it" to "the spicy sweetness of carving out a new life together," they find dual rede 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Quick Transmigration: Saving That Villain 快穿之救赎那个反派 This is a story about two male leads! Main character is the bottom! Multiple standalone stories! 1v1! The author is a newbie, so here's a heads-up for readers. The System has a pretty minor role in the story. Thanks for reading! Transmigrating across different worlds to save the villains. 618Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 42 A Guide to Surviving the Imperial Palace 皇宫生存指南 [The author may add extra chapters irregularly, or even go on hiatus. I can only try to reach the ending, and perhaps the bonus chapters, before next winter break. Writing for too long makes my butt go numb and sore, so please bear with me.] Chu Zhi Que was framed by villains and killed on the operating table while carrying out a mission. When she woke up, the first thing she saw was a pestle resting in a mortar right in front of her. Chu Zhi Que was bewildered. She should have died without a bu —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 I Picked Up the Strongest Zombie King of the Apocalypse, and He Keeps Trying to Bite Me 捡到末世最强丧尸王，他总想咬我 Also known as: Captain, Your Little Zombie Is Hungry Again Lu Tian, the strongest zombie king of the apocalypse, has two wishes: 1. Turn the man who always protects him into one of his own kind. 2. Pass himself off as human and have a little fun. So, “by accident,” he turned the whole team into top-tier superpowered individuals by biting them. Only at the very end did he understand that Jiang Feng never wanted to become one of his kind. He wanted to be the only one who belonged to him. Jiang Fen 128Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 44 Watching the Light from Across the Shore 隔岸窥光 Powerful leads, with a secret crush Shang Jinchuan / Lu Qizhi Elegant heir / scheming young master with a mental illness Shang Jinchuan is the only heir designated by the old master of the Shang family. A refined gentleman, he embodies the ideal of a wealthy family in every word and gesture. Surrounded by wolves and tigers, he must tread carefully and never make a single misstep. Lu Qizhi is the product of a powerful marriage alliance between the Lu and Miao families. Though backed by powerful r 3.2kReads8.9Score39014d adds
- 45 The Seductress’s Ultimate Flirtation 钓系美人的极限撩拨 [Two powerful male leads + entertainment industry + doting, fatherly boyfriend + same-sex marriage is legal + older man/younger man + love at first sight between adults] Fu Xiuyan: Award-winning actor and doting, fatherly boyfriend. He reached the pinnacle of the entertainment industry as soon as he debuted, then made his own way to even greater heights. He is someone others can only admire from afar. Xia Yang: The youngest professor in Jinghai, a high-IQ genius. He skipped grades all the way th 913Reads8.7Score10214d adds
- 46 A Big Shot from a Bizarre World Gets Snatched by a Quick Transmigration System 诡异世界大佬被快穿系统绑走啦 Devoted couples × equally powerful leads × a System that subverts the usual rules × quick transmigration × married couple × romance I was the strongest fighter in the world of the supernatural, but a quick transmigration System with the worst performance record kidnapped me. It said I could enjoy a wonderful life once I completed my missions. Instead, in every world, some lunatic latched onto me and wanted to date me. Jiang Chufan was snapping a monster's neck when white light flooded his vision 85Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Testing the Boundaries 边缘试探 (Cool, devoted seme × worldly, avoidant uke) Zhou Li'an was just an ordinary man. Like most people, he got married and had children... until he met Ji Hanzhou. It was as if a door to a whole new world had opened. Drawn to the other man, Zhou Li'an gradually grew closer to him, until one kiss brought him abruptly to his senses. He couldn't wait to draw a clear line between them. He thought getting married would put him back on his old path, but that was just an excuse to deceive himself... 1.4kReads8.2Score14314d adds
- 48 Thirty, and No Longer Confused 三十，不惑 “My name is Cheng Qian, Qian as in ‘a bright future’!” “Aren’t spoiled rich kids all supposed to be playboys? How did you end up like this?” Second Young Master Cheng rolls his eyes. “Rich kids like us are all about eating, drinking, and waiting to die.” A useless young master VS a roguishly handsome small-business owner Meng Qi: That useless duck soup guy seems to be loaded… Cheng Qian: How is this sharp-tongued brat my landlord? After accidentally coming out and getting kicked out of his home, 1.4kReads9.1Score22014d adds
- 49 The School Heartthrob Has a Secret Crush on Another School Heartthrob 校草暗恋校草 [Two male leads + secret crush + college campus romance] Top: Wen Muyan. Bottom: Jiang Lingshuang. Wen Muyan had a secret: the cool beauty he had secretly loved for years had actually confessed to him! Jiang Lingshuang, the handsome star of the fine arts department, had secretly loved Wen Muyan, the handsome star of the old campus, for three whole years. The moment Wen Muyan took even the tiniest step toward him, Jiang Lingshuang made a bold move! “Wen Muyan, do you want to go out with me?” A sw 723Reads8.8Score10114d adds
- 50 Police Station Chronicles: My Boyfriend Is One of the Top Ten Undercover Agents 派出所纪实之男友竟是十佳卧底 Huang Yu, a community police officer at a local police station, VS Cheng Houjing, a big shot returning from an undercover assignment A small ensemble cast, told in episodic arcs. The main story follows the hard, hectic daily life of a local police station. The cases are grounded in reality rather than baffling mysteries, though there are twists. For reference, see the Bilibili documentary Defending Jiefangxi. Read with caution if that's not your thing. Rich kid Huang Yu dreams of becoming a pro 626Reads8.8Score10414d adds
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