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- 151 Huang Zihongfan: A Promise Under Clear Skies 黄子弘凡：晴朗之约 Childhood Sweethearts + Bickering Couple + Reunion After a Long Separation A sweet romance with absolutely no angst 336Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 152 When the Ticking Began [Mingxue] 滴答声响时【名学】 A Mr. Player fanfic. Characters are seriously out of character. Please don't associate this with the real people. Notice: You are now at the crossroads of worlds. Going forward means a new beginning; turning back is also... A flash of white light, and the mountaintop was empty. The wind swept over the grass, and fate had been rewritten. The song Dingjun Mountain rang out. A race against death unfolded beneath Guanghe Tower, and at last, everyone made it home. The dark night would pass, and dawn 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 153 Great Escape and Star Academy: A Love That Knows No Bounds 密神名学：疯狂的长情 My new story is here! You can read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 154 Kikyo and You 桔梗与你 A Detective Academy fanfic. Major OOC, so please don’t conflate it with the real people. Ensemble cast, fantasy, and perhaps romance, depending on how you see it. Though their bones still held the awkwardness of youth, the boys had already learned to brace the collapsing sky with their own bodies. Even when the world saw them as ill omens, they still stood straighter than bamboo poles. They were told they were like eggs striking a rock, yet no one noticed the way they struck it. They kept u 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 155 Quick Transmigration Variety Show: The Beloved Little Crybaby 快穿综艺：团宠是个小哭包 [The Great Escape Room 5]+ [We Are the Champions 2] loading ♥️ Key points!!! The two variety shows run simultaneously, with their stories interwoven. Hao and Wan are back! “Who are you?” “I’m your boyfriend.” Huang Minghao never imagined that after finally getting engaged to his girlfriend through so many trials, she would forget who he was after they hadn’t seen each other for just a few days. But that’s okay. He can win her over again. It’s not like he hasn’t done it before. “I only protect my 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 156 All-Stars: The Bad Girl Who Won’t Date 全明星：渣女她不谈恋爱 [Female lead who grows over time + driven career woman + all-star cast + ironclad boundaries + pure 1v1 romance] After 2NE1 disbanded, she resolutely chose to pursue her career back home. When she ran into entertainment-industry newcomer Huang Jingyu at the airport, she never imagined the two of them would have anything to do with each other. By a twist of fate, he became the male lead in her very first drama. It felt as if they were destined to meet, and in the end, they met again at the top. H 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 157 Qi Sijun: She’s My Constant Companion 齐思钧：固定同行是她 My new work is out! You're welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 108Reads—Score—14d adds
- 158 Dylan Wang: Clouds Over the Riverbank 王鹤棣：河堤上的云 Wang Hedi, a newcomer to showbiz, VS Su Muyun, a newcomer to the working world A love story between a superstar and his assistant! As they spend every day together, they fall for each other! But they can't withstand the cruelty of reality! As long as he's happy, I don't expect to be with him! Even if it means risking a breach of contract, I just want to be with her! Su Muyun: "You're perfect. You'll meet someone who's a better match for you than I am!" Wang Hedi: "I'm so perfect, so why don't yo 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 159 I’ve Got Connections in Showbiz 我在娱乐圈有人 No Fixed Male Lead, Female-Lead-Centric Unable to put up with the inhumane exploitation of her disgusting toad of a boss, Shen Suisui slapped him and quit on the spot. Caught between confusion and despair, she impulsively bought a train ticket to Hengdian, Zhejiang. She was going to make it in show business! Extras, corpses, beggars, whatever strange and ghastly roles came her way! She was going to make it, come hell or high water! 103Reads—Score—14d adds
- 160 Tipsy and Surrendered 微醺沉沦 A cringe-worthy history. I still can't accept RPS, so proceed with caution. "A Dream Lost in a Tipsy Haze" [System + fictional entertainment industry + age gap] The plot is completely made up and takes place in a fictional world. Please don't read too much into it!!! She debuts and becomes famous from the start. The backstory is all in the blurb. In middle school, Xie Xiangrong always looked gloomy. She wore oversized glasses that covered most of her face, had dull skin, and spent her nights glu 183Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 161 Joyful Night: Everything Went Wrong! Why Are They All Kissing? 喜人奇妙夜：全错了！怎么都吻上来了 [Ongoing] Text-only version [Everyone's Favorite + All In + Otome + 1Vn + Male Rivalry + No Female Rivalry + Everyone Is Single + A Partially Fictionalized Timeline] She's a screenwriter, a screenwriter!! She's just someone who writes scripts. Why are you signing her up too? Song Tianshuo, I'm asking you! Look her in the eye and answer her! After being forced into the comedy prison... A monster rookie? Are you complimenting me? Do you like me? You like me too? (A sudden shot from the hip) You're 656Reads6.7Score10014d adds
- 162 The Picky CEO Captivated by Desserts (Ding Yuxi X Yu Shuxin) 被甜品俘获的挑剔CEO（丁禹兮X虞书欣） The Picky CEO Captivated by Desserts (Ding Yuxi X Yu Shuxin) —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 163 The Heart's First Stirring 源起心动 [Zhang Zhenyuan] X [Jiang Chuji] Mostly variety shows, with sweet romance and everyday moments woven in Fictionalized take on real life Original female lead Please don't conflate the characters with the real people I'm a beginner writer, so please don't flame me if you don't like it. I'm not very familiar with fandom culture, so please bear with me. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 164 Slow Transmigration: The Boyuan Couple’s Travels 慢穿：博远夫妇的旅行 A journey through different worlds for Yuan Jingwen and her husband. See how Boyuan and his wife fight their way through every world and team up to take down scumbags. If you don't understand, check out the author's other book. 99Reads8.5Score214d adds
- 165 Quick Transmigration: I’m Just a Nobody 快穿之我只是路人丁呀 After dying suddenly in an accident, she binds herself to a wild System to stay alive, and her life takes an entirely different turn. He's a rising star, and she's the owner of Pawnshop No. 8. What sparks will fly when they meet? Also known as "Xiao Zhan: My Quick-Transmigration Girlfriend" —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 166 All-Star: Yibo, Run! 全明星：一博快跑 [Quick transmigration + System + survival + 1v1] A story about a System obsessed with binge-watching dramas, following gossip, and playing games, as it struggles to survive alongside Bozi and its pet, Bianji. 86Reads—Score—14d adds
- 167 Zhang Zhenyuan, Could You Let Your Gaze Linger for One Second? 张真源，你的目光能否停留一秒 Because of a misunderstanding, she became the target of his bullying. He had no reason for it; he simply couldn't stand the sight of her. He was the stain on her youth, yet she became the one he pursued for the rest of his life. Every time she looked at him timidly and cautiously, pushed him away, distanced herself, and ran from him, he buried his head against her shoulder and rasped, “Can't you let your gaze rest on me for just one second?” 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 168 Starlight and Stolen Dreams: A Reborn Love Story Begins 星芒拾梦：重生爱的序章 [Lu Shuhe + He Yunchen + two equally strong leads] [The contents of this story are purely fictional] [An inspiring story of growth] [A calm, everyday story with a slow pace] The male lead appears a little later. (The male lead’s characterization may be a little off, because I don’t know Xiao He personally and don’t know what he’s really like. I only have a limited understanding of him, but I’ll do my best to match the personality he presents.) Lu Shuhe died of cancer in her previous life, then 598Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 169 Pu Yixing: You’re a Sky Full of Stars 蒲熠星：你似天上繁星 [The pre-marriage arc is complete] A fictional take on the entertainment industry A stunning beauty and a handsome guy with a teenage-chuunibyou streak An unpredictable timeline 166Reads—Score—14d adds
- 170 The Big Show 3: She’s Just a Little Sweet Bean 开推3：她只是一个小甜豆 (A fanfiction based on Let's Solve It 3, Duan Xiamu × Zhang Linghe. Please don’t confuse the characters with the celebrities themselves. Some details are fictionalized. Written purely for love~) Also known as: “Let’s Solve It 3: We’re Made for Each Other” Duan Xiamu figured she must have been blessed by the goddess of fortune. After being bullied online until she’d shut herself away, she’d somehow come out of it lucky: she was going to meet the idol she’d been longing to see, and her manager eve 1.7kReads—Score14714d adds
- 171 Who’s the Handsome One on Detective Academy? 名侦探学院：这个有点帅啊 A young woman transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes Pu Yixing’s older sister, Pu Yixin. As she spends more time with the members of the Detective Academy, she gains many precious things and learns a great deal... 246Reads—Score—14d adds
- 172 Quick Transmigration Variety Shows: The Gods Are All Mine 快穿综艺：男神都是我家的 “Transmigrating into another world, all kinds of male gods dote on me alone.” This story is super sweet, sweet enough to melt your heart. Are you sure you don't want to read it? Is it conquest, or reverse conquest? Just Starting Out at Work: The Forensic Doctor arc is complete. Current arc: I Like You Too, Season 3 Life is bitter for everyone, but you taste like strawberries. First arc: A Wonderful Meal: I Like You a Lot is complete. Huang Minghao is always clinging to her and calling her Baby, 555Reads—Score—14d adds
- 173 She Seems a Little Strange 她看上去有点怪 PUBG player Nailin is online ✨✨ (Don't expect a coherent timeline. It's extremely chaotic.) [Featuring: Guo Wentao, running, Xian Moumou, Wang Danniang, Nako, Tony, Lan Cui, Pu Yixing, Tang Jiuzhou, Qi Sichun, Huo Shu, Shao Mingming, Shao Bangzhu, Great Escape, Zhang Renlin, Xu Junshuo, Dong Ge, Xian Chengyue, Tianmeier, Afu, ro7, China Boy, Xin Xiaomeng, Qiangdan Guiji, Yuge Daochu Pao, Baojiansao, Fanqie] [Series 1: The Streamer Sister Has a Lovely Voice Complete Series 2: She Seems a Little S 157Reads—Score—14d adds
- 174 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
- 175 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
- 176 Then and Now 今昔明朝 A showdown between two dogs, or perhaps a meeting where one fox borrows a tiger’s might. They met in an underground parking lot. No, it was three dogs who met there. Gu Bei had finally taken a month off to visit Hengdian. She’d booked a hotel and, beaming, packed her suitcase, brought her dog, and drove there herself. Little did she know that while she was parking, someone would steal her dog. Gu Bei parked, turned around, and saw two little ones clinging to her dog’s neck. The two little ones t 60Reads—Score—14d adds
- 177 Such Wonderful Times 大好，时光 Shi Man: A person's strength and happiness can only come from within. Otherwise, life would be far too bitter. Wang Sulong: Sometimes the world is falling apart, but there are always people trying to stitch it back together. Then let me give you a wonderful time. 114Reads—Score—14d adds
- 178 The Secret Room Mystery: Lang Lang Xing Xi 密神名学朗朗星郗 [Ensemble Cast + Everyone's Favorite] Lang Xingxi, male, 20 years old, born on April 28, 1999, in Xi'an, Shaanxi. He comes from an artistic family, yet extreme sports are the one thing he truly loves. His parents were busy with work, so he grew up with his grandparents. A short video he filmed by chance went viral online, and from then on he began making videos about all kinds of sports, including but not limited to high jumping, parkour, and skateboarding. Unlike his short-video account, his ac 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- 179 Mishen Mingxue: A Person Like a Rainbow 密神名学：斯人若彩虹 “Some people can’t help falling for tenderness, especially when that tenderness is meant only for them.” When Shen Qingqiu accepted the invitation to join the variety show, he only meant to try something new. He never expected to meet a group of people he would choose as friends for life. But are the people he considers friends really content with being just friends? Everyone is single; all pairings center on the protagonist, with a romantic, ambiguous tone. Please don’t associate this with the 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 180 Mango Academy: The Great Tang Detective, Part Two: Storms Under Heaven 名学之大理寺神探第二部天下风云 [An Academia of Detectives fanfic] [The Great Li Temple Detective] series, book two. For the full setting, read the first book first. “Not many friends, but they're all at this table” became the most heartbreaking prophecy: the table was still there, but there weren't enough people left to fill it. In the first year of Pingzhi's reign, a new emperor ascends the throne, drought ravages the land, and Nanzhao invades. Tao Budiao goes undercover in Henan Circuit and uncovers a case of embezzled reli 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 181 Quick Transmigration Variety Show: All Kinds of Romance 快穿综艺：花式谈恋爱 Currently updating with hot stories about Earth Super Fresh and Keep Running 3's Liu Yuning, ♡ (Everyday contemporary romance + original characters + feel free to send prompts) The heroine has the same name in every world, and the stories focus on everyday life. Anything that differs from the original shows or real life is fictional. Please do not conflate the stories with the actual people. I'm Jiang Jihe, whose name evokes moonlit skies and rising ears of grain. Welcome to my love stories. 1. 6.1kReads8.0Score23814d adds
- 182 A Little Smile and a Heart-Pounding Job Offer 微微一笑and令人心动的offer (Completed) The story of Weiwei and Lawyer Guo. It spans several planes and is a lot like a quick-transmigration novel. 920Reads—Score—14d adds
- 183 Let's Start the Deduction: Love Is Hard to Understand 开始推理吧：情难自知 "Original Female Lead x Zhou Keyu" Viewers at the beginning: “They have absolutely no couple chemistry, okay?” “Isn’t this just pure brotherly affection?” The shippers swallowed their tears and kept their hopes to themselves. “Can’t you see how tenderly he looks at her?” Viewers later on: “I was so blind! They’re so good together!” “Ahhh, I want to go up there and push their heads together until they get together!” The shippers gradually grew smug. “See? I told you they were definitely a couple! 990Reads6.7Score10214d adds
- 184 A Journey Together in the South Latitude 名学之南纬相随 Meeting you beneath the corner wall felt like it was written in the stars. Beneath the starry sky, our souls were drawn to each other. I return to my dreams just to find you. We met in a foreign land, and from then on, I never let go. Together in the southern latitudes, soulmates. Next story: a historical romance sequel, polished and revised. 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 185 Female Detective: Where Romance Meets Mystery 女推：恋爱和推理并存 Members of the Women's Mystery Club, Ling Yun X Zhang Fen'er (signed) Unlike a variety show, this story doesn't have on-screen comments. It's basically a world of its own, so the content may change a little. After all, I really like Brother Fen. Ling Yun and Zhang Fen'er get together through online dating. After they become a couple, she tells him she's a member of the Women's Mystery Club and is going to investigate the company where he works. From then on, all sorts of things start happening a 275Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 186 All-Star: Heartthrobs and Goddesses! 全明星：男神！女神！ The Wei Daxun fanfiction is currently being updated. [Wishing all the lovely ladies reading this a fortune and a fabulous figure. Please go easy on me!!!] Completed stories 1. Jia Nailiang ♥️ Actress Rou Weiwei [Chapters 1–45] 2. Zhang Yi ♥️ Actress Rou Weiwei [Chapters 45–71] 3. Flowers and Boys: The Drama Queen Rose to Fame, ♥️ Xiao Zhan [Chapters 72–156] 4. Huang Jingyu ♥️ Liu Muzi [Chapters 157–218] 5. Ten Years [Chapters 219–222] 6. Wei Daxun ❤️ Xue Xiaoxia [Chapter 223 onward] 7. The Days 1.2kReads—Score—14d adds
- 187 Star Academy: A Fairytale Adventure 名学之童话大冒险 [No couples] [All friendships] A grand adventure through all kinds of fairy tales. Some settings and plot points may be changed. The characters are mostly from that big circle of people from Name Studies. Qi Sijun: “That’s Duke Qi’s ambition, not mine!” Pu Yixing: “Oh wow, you’re the only one with a title. No wonder you’re such a great host~” Cao Enqi: “Why does it stop here?” Huang Zihongfan: “We’re waiting for your fanfic, Enqi!” Shi Kai: “There’s nothing here. How are we supposed to play? Are 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 188 Huang Zihongfan: Puppy Love Album 黄子弘凡：小狗恋爱唱片 “A puppy’s love song is sung just for you” //Two tanks run wild, NPCs tremble in fear// Singer Huang Zihongfan × singer-songwriter Chi Jian Happy, comforting puppy × slow-to-warm, oblivious little bird A lucky charm who always has good fortune × a jinx who picks the horror scenario every time ‖ #HuangZihongfanSecretRomanceExposed# #ChiJianHuangZihongfan# #HuangZihongfansHatGirlfriend# #HuangZihongfanAndChiJianMeetS 1.5kReads8.7Score10214d adds
- 189 The Heart-Pounding Job Offer: Giving It Everything 令人心动的offer：全力以赴 This is an offer that will help you break out of your cocoon and spread your wings! An offer that will change your life! Here, you can grow quickly, meet more like-minded friends, and gain more life experience, money, fame... ♥ Offer 5: Give It Everything You’ve Got, Jiang Ran, a girl from the countryside, has a clear and unwavering goal: she wants to pass the interviews, secure an offer, and work at a top-tier Red Circle law firm. The pairing is undecided. Her career comes first; romance can wa 1.2kReads5.6Score—14d adds
- 190 Who's the Mystery God: The Campus Darling 名学密神：院内团宠 A derivative story based on the variety shows Mingxue, Escape Room, Run! and other shows featuring the cast. Everyone is single, so please don’t project this onto the real people!!! Please don’t overthink it, since everyone will be doting on the heroine without a second thought. A self-insert romance! A self-insert romance!! A self-insert romance!!! Important things should be said three times. If you don’t like it, please don’t insult me. I’m begging you. You can point out any problems, but plea 349Reads6.8Score11114d adds
- 191 Pu Yixing: Sugar Formed from Falling Stars 蒲熠星：星落凝成糖 [Signed] Human turns into a cat + reunion after a long separation + everyday romance A Pu Yixing self-insert romance, one-on-one, no girlfriends in this fictional setting, purely a dream romance, sweet and absolutely not angsty. The timeline is all over the place, and there are lots of fictional details. Sorry in advance if anyone seems out of character [covering my bases]. At least two chapters updated daily. Memberships and tips unlock extra chapters. 1. A one-month membership unlocks 2 extra 245Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 192 Mingxue: Strange Tales of the Great Zhou 名学之大周诡事 A historical-fantasy fan novel based on Who's the Murderer? During the Tianyuan era of Emperor Xuanzong of Great Zhou, the Crown Prince suddenly died in the Eastern Palace. Shaoqing Tao Doudou of the Court of Judicial Review was charged with investigating the bizarre case at a time of crisis, only to uncover a vast network of corruption and a plot by rebels to seize power... The Four Young Masters: Tao Doudou, Qi Luo, Zhou Changdi, and Puluo Wangs Qilin Army Commander: Cao Qianchong; White Tiger 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 193 The Secret of the Academy: You Are My Destiny 名学密神之你是我的宿命 Du Ruoxi is a student at Renmin University. By chance, she joins the filming of the show Secret Chamber and becomes friends with the experts... For female readers, with a System. No conquest. In this story, none of the cast members are in relationships. Sorry, wives of the stars! 253Reads—Score—14d adds
- 194 I Became an Unofficial Member of Mingxue 我成了名学编外成员 I woke up to find that my name had become “Mo Xun,” but the world hadn't changed at all. The college entrance exam countdown clock still hung there, cold and impassive, and the copy of Five Years of College Entrance Exams, Three Years of Practice Tests in my desk was still dog-eared at page 83. Only I knew something was wrong beneath the calm. I had to get into Peking University to find out whether they still existed. As willow catkins drifted over Weiming Lake, I met Wentao and Pu Yixing on the 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 195 The Nampai School Still Uses Science to Beat Magic Today 南波派今日也在用科学打败魔法 What should you do after transmigrating to a world of “fantasy”? Obviously, use science to defeat magic! There are no gods in this world. The human heart is the real devil. Let’s fight superstition, starting with me. An unconventional transmigration golden finger, a Detective Academy ensemble cast, and a plot-driven story. 375Reads—Score10114d adds
- 196 Let Us Hide Behind the Humble Gate and Wait for Daybreak 且掩衡门待日晞 Love Triangle Showdown + Suitor Rivalry + A Little Angst + Faking Her Death Because Chu Heng was so outstanding in the world of novels, she was chosen by 001 to win over one celebrity after another in the entertainment industry. What awaited her was a succession of changing identities and targets. She did her best to guard her heart as she and 001 traveled from one journey to the next. But in the end, who can say for sure who loves her, or whom she loves? The heroine doesn’t pursue them using ju 164Reads—Score—14d adds
- 197 Saturday: Big Brother, Don’t Spoil Me Too Much (2) 星期六：哥哥别太宠（2） [Signed contract: no reproduction of any kind.] Longtao Entertainment’s popular solo female artist joins the Hao Liu variety show, only to finish filming with a boyfriend?! At their first dinner together, Lishui is immediately “picked on” by Ding Chengxin. “Brother Ding, could you move over a little?” “Sure. Call me big brother and I’ll move.” After spending some time together, they gradually develop feelings for each other. Ding Chengxin: “Xiaoshui, I think I’ve fallen for you.” Lishui: “I thin 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 198 Seriously, What Kind of Omega Lifts Weights Every Day? 离谱，谁家omega天天撸铁啊 [Two male leads + no female lead + ABO + two equally powerful leads + devoted couple + childhood friends reunited + plot-driven] The Shi family's fair-skinned, beautiful, gentle, sweet-tempered young master was married off to the Huang family's unruly second-generation rich kid. Watching Young Master Huang parade around town every day with his darling husband, showing off and throwing his weight around, the young masters of the other prominent families in the imperial capital were so jealous the 43Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 199 Transmigrated as Yu Ning's Ex-Wife, I Hold Tight to the Happy Ending Script 穿成宇宁前妻，握紧HE剧本 The rating will go up once it’s posted. (A fanfic about singer Liu Yuning + Viva La Romance + young married couple + rental-apartment romance + happy ending) We have little money and no regrets, and how rare it is to be young spouses! Lin Luo Chu had always been curious about her idol Liu Yuning’s past. One day, she transmigrated to 2010 and became the ex-wife from the old legend. Faced with all kinds of hardships, this time she refused to back down and decided to bravely stay by his side. My su 3.8kReads8.2Score36914d adds
- 200 Back to 2009 to Love Liu Yuning 回到2009年去爱刘宇宁 Going back to 2009 to love Liu Yuning 180Reads—Score—14d adds
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