Novels like The Rough-and-Ready Contractor’s Darling
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- 1 My Rough-Hewn Husband Who Raises Pigs 我那养猪的糙汉老公 Li Jingjing had barely graduated from college when she landed a coveted iron rice bowl job, the kind everyone envied. But the work left her struggling to breathe, so she took an extended leave and went back to her hometown to rest. In the end, she married Yang Hui, the owner of the local pig farm. This uneducated, rugged country man spoiled her like a princess… 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 The Rough Mechanic Fell for Her at First Sight 修车糙汉对姣姣一眼万年 [Rough-and-ready mechanic + both each other’s first + sweet romance + 1v1 + love at first sight] Synopsis: Born into an ordinary family, Shen Jiaojiao was cheated on by her boyfriend with a rich heiress and harassed at work. Sick of the hectic pace of life in the big city, she broke up with her boyfriend and returned to a small county town to find work. There, she unexpectedly met Ye Runian, a rough-and-ready mechanic. The moment he first saw Shen Jiaojiao, his heart began to flutter. After that 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Velvet Black Buck 丝绒黑巴克 [Marriage First, Love Later + Rugged Hero + Winning Her Back + Sweet Romance] After being forced to marry a rural carpenter, Shen Yuke tried to run away, only to have her adoptive parents shatter her resolve again and again. She was waiting for the right moment. But when she finally broke free of her chains to seek independence, she realized she had fallen deeply in love with this man over countless days and nights… “What are you afraid of? If I really did it, I’d hold still and let you cut it o 49Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 A Warm Eighties Marriage: Reborn, My Rough-Hewn Husband Spoils Me 八零暖媳：重生后糙汉夫君宠上 In her past life, she was blind to the truth and foolishly resented her rugged husband, a discharged soldier. She kept giving money to her parasitic family, and in the end, she died of hunger and cold. Only then did she learn that her husband had wasted away and died of grief for her. Reborn in 1980, she wakes on the very day she tried to kill herself with pesticide! This time, she kicks her cruel mother and ungrateful younger brother to the curb and clings to her rugged husband. She does the la —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Shocking! A Beautiful Painter Marries a Rugged Construction Worker 震惊！美女画家与工地糙汉结婚了 A doting romance + a charming young illustrator + a gentle, considerate, mature man Yu Qingle has received several calls saying her younger brother skipped class. Furious, she immediately put down her graduation thesis and went to find him. She found him, but accidentally called his big brother “uncle.” What should she do? She nearly got murdered by her own little brother. What should she do? She somehow ended up with a boy 82Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 6 The Martial Arts School Boss's Adorable Sweetheart with a Cutesy Voice 武馆大佬的夹子音小可爱 [1v1 devoted couple, love at first sight, fatherly boyfriend, an old flame reignited, size difference, age gap, sweet doting romance] One moment, Yu Xuan is enjoying the gossip about a disastrous blind date. The next, she crashes into the blind date’s luxury car. The man is tall and broad-shouldered, with a stern expression. He strides toward her, radiating such an imposing presence that, in a moment of panic, she blurts out, “How about... I pretend to be your girlfriend and help you deal with y 436Reads8.1Score10114d adds
- 7 A Marriage Partnership with No End Date 婚姻合伙但无限期 [Train driver × rail traffic controller] [One couple + marriage before love + secret crush comes true + workplace growth + happy ending] - Su Jun'an discovers that the calm, professional high-speed train driver on the radio is Gu Mingyi, the genius upperclassman she looked up to in school. He's also her new neighbor. It seems like a perfect chance to get close to him, but when she tests the waters about his dating life, she hears Gu Mingyi's theory that “marriage is a partnership alliance.” Then 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Damn, This Man's Really Something 妈的，这个男人可真行 [Rugged CEO × sweet, gentle teacher] If this isn’t your thing, sweethearts, just tap the top-left corner and find a book that suits you. Writing isn’t easy, so please don’t be harsh. Thanks for understanding, everyone! This story features two devoted leads, pure sweetness, and a noticeable height and build difference. All you lovely readers are welcome! They first meet at the airport. After seeing her brother off, Feng Rou is on her way back when someone accidentally bumps into her. By sheer luc 8Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 9 My Wife Is Too Delicate, So I Must Save My Rough-Hewn Husband 娇妻太软，救赎糙汉相公 Main character names changed: Female lead: Gu Yaoyao; male lead: Jiang Hanming Obsessive + both virgins + size difference + healing + marriage before love + devoted husband + pocket dimension Soft and sweet female lead VS obsessive, clingy, rugged man Gu Yaoyao is inexplicably dragged into a parallel world to fix the plot, and is completely bewildered... A foolish, lovesick girl? Humiliated to death? Born to bring misfortune? Taking her own life at a grave? That's just too tragic!!! The moment G 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Easy, Little Bunny. Don't Be Afraid of Me 乖，小兔子别怕我 (Mutual firsts + healing each other + age gap) A roguishly handsome auto shop owner who loves teasing people. A timid little bunny who blushes at the drop of a hat. Did she really mistake him for a stalker just because they were headed the same way? Before long, he spoils the little bunny into a headstrong kitten who loves to bite. “Hey, coward...” Super sweet, with a happy ending and a little angst along the way. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 My Tall Mr. Right 我的高个子先生 2.5kReads7.0Score24914d adds
- 12 If It's You, It's Never Too Late 如果是你再晚也来得及 A sweet romance with no angst. “By the time I was your age, you were already five,” Late Late’s mom had turned this into her catchphrase. But did being 28 already make her an old maid? Ye Wanwan thought she was still young. When it came to love, she’d rather have nothing than settle. 115Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 13 That Time We Lived Together in Beijing 在北京同居的那件事儿 After earning my graduate degree, I fought tooth and nail to find a foothold in Beijing, clutching my résumé as I pushed through the crowds. Then, by chance, I stumbled into Du Yi’s world. He hadn’t attended a prestigious university. After graduating from a vocational college, he threw himself into sales. His shirts were always rumpled from being on the go, yet whenever I worked late and came home, he would have hot soup waiting on the stove. We rented a tiny, run-down apartment beyond the Fifth 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 The Second Book by Pu Shuo Mi Li Huan 扑朔迷离还的第2本书 [Depressed, Ice-Cold Top Actress vs. Extreme Ascetic, Wild, Tough Guy] Everyone in the industry said that actress Qiao Sui was a snow lotus blooming atop an icy mountain: aloof and proud, impossible to approach. That was until a secretly taken photo set the internet ablaze: On a vast, wind-swept stretch of Gobi Desert, Qiao Sui wore a torn silk dress and clung to the neck of a burly tough guy, kissing him with abandon. His huge, calloused hands gripped her slender waist, while every muscle in hi 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 My Junior Sister Wields a Sword in One Hand and a Saber in the Other, Turning the Cultivation World Upside Down 师妹左手剑右手刀，修仙界捅破天 [Goofy comedy + laugh-out-loud antics + doting romance + devoted couples + strong leads + adorable pets] When bad luck strikes, even drinking water can make you choke. Song Zhen was blasted to death by a weasel's fart, then transmigrated to another world only to be jolted awake by a stream of urine. Hunted from the start, she lost her life-saving maid, her elder sister vanished without a trace, and even the family of A Wu, the gruff man who rescued her, was nearly killed because of her. No, this 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Days Held Captive by a Rugged Special Forces Soldier 被糙汉特种兵禁锢的日子 Sweet and angsty, healing, groveling chase, happy ending, marriage before love [Six-year age gap, soft yet strong Snowy Mooncake × scheming, obsessive, scruffy little mess] Moody crybaby little white flower × brooding, rugged mercenary Both leads have had previous partners. They aren’t each other’s only partners. Crazy man × crazy woman. The leads aren’t perfect. Mild angst, a little sweetness, and tender everyday moments. Qin Zheng: “I saved your life. It’s only fair you give me one in return! 40Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 17 Flirting with That Rugged Man 招惹那个糙汉子 How to Win Over That Roughneck 39Reads—Score11214d adds
- 18 After She Was Scammed, a Rugged Northwest Man Helped Her Pay Off Her Debt 被骗后，西北糙汉帮她还债 The naive Chang Xiaorao has barely graduated from college when she finds herself buried in debt. When she arrives in a place called Yunxi, she discovers a mine there is registered in her name. But without the proper permits, it can't be mined. Before she has earned a single cent, she wakes up every day already owing the bank interest... He is Tian Ye, a high schoo 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 I Can’t Take It: The Down-and-Out Heiress’s Rugged Landlord Is So Charming 受不了：落魄千金的糙汉房东真撩 A wealthy heiress secretly traveled to celebrate her boyfriend's birthday while he was away on a business trip. Instead, she found her best friend and boyfriend naked together in a hotel room. Heartbroken by their betrayal, the young woman ran home in tears. There, she discovered that the night before, a friend who looked so much like her that they could barely be told apart had been murdered alongside her parents by a villain. After losing consciousness, she was rescued by a rugged man. She wen 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 The Tough Guy's Little Star 糙汉的小星星 [The heroine isn't an all-knowing girlboss. She's spoiled and cries easily at first, but gradually grows] [Soft, fallen heiress & rugged hotpot restaurant owner] [Both virgins + married first, love later + he falls first + devoted husband + 25 cm height difference + contrasting builds] In just one month, Xu Nianxing goes from the pampered heiress of the Xu family to a debtor hounded by creditors. She can't pay her debts, and her father is on his deathbed. Just when she's lost all hope, a retired 619Reads8.7Score10014d adds
- 21 Capturing the Sweetheart: The Rugged Tenant Is Such a Flirt 攻陷小娇娇，糙汉房客他太撩 [Rugged man + sweet girl + love at first sight + size difference + age gap + both leads are each other’s first and only] Orchard owner × bookshop owner, a slow-burn, lighthearted everyday romance Ji Wenying first met Kong Yan in the summer when she was twenty-one. At their first meeting, Kong Yan was broad-shouldered and looked fierce. He seemed like the last person you’d want to cross, yet he was the only one in the crowd who stepped in to help her and stand up for her. Ji Wenying quietly remem 6Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 22 The Country Lad 乡下汉 [The entire novel is complete and ready to read. The main story has 49 chapters, with bonus chapters updated from time to time. Two chapters are updated every morning at 8:20.] Excerpt: The lights on the first floor of his house were already off. It was pitch-black. Wen Shu rested her chin in her hand and stared at the first floor of his house, wondering where Lei Yi had gone. “Looking for me?” Lei Yi’s voice suddenly came from across the way. He sounded to be in a pretty good mood. Wen Sh 85Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 23 She Teases a Rugged Man, Then Tries to Run 她，撩完糙汉就想跑 [20 cm height difference + size difference + intense push and pull + slow burn + mutually faithful + sweet romance] (Volunteer teacher vs. a rough-hewn lumberyard owner who only pretends to be proper but is secretly a flirt) After her feelings were exposed, Xiang Nanfeng decided she had nothing left to lose. She looked at Shi Yunyang and asked, “Then what would it take for you to help me? What would count as being involved?” Shi Yunyang’s eyes held a warning and a taunt. “I’m a businessman. 1.9kReads—Score13514d adds
- 24 The Rough-Edged Contractor's Treasured Darling 糙汉包工头的心头娇娇宠 [Rugged construction foreman × darling little heiress] [Both inexperienced, sweet romance, both leads have their own careers and plenty of money. No mother-in-law drama, no misunderstandings.] [The leads were classmates and have known each other for ten years. Before they got together, he was a rugged construction foreman. Afterward, he reinvented himself as a young business tycoon and a lovesick, clingy puppy.] After her parents died in a business accident, Su Qingwan graduated from a prestigi 441Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 25 Married Again: Life with the Rugged Man Next Door 再嫁，和隔壁糙汉的那些事 Original title: My Scumbag Husband Is Filthy, While I Sneak Away for Passionate Nights with a Rough Man Ruan Tao catches a rugged man bathing and can’t help comparing him to her own scholar husband. That waist, those legs, everything about him is different! She is about to sneak away when someone grabs her by the collar and lifts her right off the ground. Zhou Li coldly tosses her to the scholar. “Keep your wife in line. Peeking at someone bathing is completely improper!” She is beaten with a ca 10.9kReads7.9Score82614d adds
- 26 A Faint Glimmer in Ink 墨色微光 When two solitary lights meet, the universe finally answers. The crescent moon on Shen Yuwei's shoulder blade is a declaration of secrets. Amid the endless official paperwork of the county education bureau, this meticulous clerk hides a suppressed edge. That is, until one late night of overtime, when she wanders into Chen Jin's tattoo studio. The man, a glint of cold light flashing from the piercing in his brow, picks up his tattoo pen and marks a solitary moon on her trembling shoulder. “If it —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 The Female Educated Youth Flirts and Runs? The Rugged Man Pulls Her Close and Kisses Her Hard 女知青撩完就跑？糙汉揽腰狠狠亲 (The new book just got its rating, and it's guaranteed to be a great read!) Romance for female readers, 1970s, both leads reborn, devoted 1v1 romance, a wild woman turns over a new leaf Stunning, beautiful educated youth x irresistibly sexy, scheming, rugged man - In her past life, Xia Xi toyed with Lu Zheng's sincere feelings, then vanished without a trace after returning to the city. Only after her death did she learn that the rugged man had spent his whole life waiting for her, dying in sorro 667Reads8.6Score10014d adds
- 28 A Beauty Hidden in the Old Building 老楼藏娇 A clever heroine who’s stubborn but not obstinate VS a rough, free-spirited hero who’s steadfast beneath it all Gao Zhenyu: “I know her tough talk and soft heart better than anyone. If she says she doesn’t like me, that means she’s madly in love!” 437Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 29 Marriage: A Promise to Protect 婚姻，守护 Fang Ying and Liu Fan were the golden couple in everyone’s eyes back when they were students. Their marriage was even more enviable, but once they settled into the daily grind of meals and household chores, how could everything possibly go smoothly...? 1.4kReads—Score11114d adds
- 30 The Spoiled, Frail Darling of an Arrogant, Rugged Man 傲娇糙汉的体弱小娇娇被宠野了 “Entirely fictional setting. Don’t overthink the details.” Chen Wanwan transmigrates from a pampered young lady into a pampered farm girl. The difference is that she used to be healthy, but now she’s frail because she was born premature. And then there’s this rugged man in front of her... “Sweetheart? Why can everyone else call you that, but I can’t?” Jiang Jin gazes at his little wife, his heart sour with jealousy. Chen Wanwan looks at her husband and hears the word “sweetheart,” as tempting as 87Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 31 Wildfire Scorches the Heart: The Rough-Hewn Boxing Champion's Beloved 野火灼心：糙汉拳王的心尖宠 Rugged, wild protector × rational, aloof beauty He's a mad dog in the underground fighting ring. She's a cool-headed, rational scientist. They meet on a rainy night, and she sees him feeding a stray cat with bloodied hands. Even the most violent soul, it turns out, can hide a tender corner. “I need a bodyguard.” She slides a contract toward him. “What do I care about the lives of rich people?” he scoffs. But when danger strikes, he puts his life on the line to protect her. “You belong in the lig 52Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Full-Throttle Passion: The Rugged Retired Racer and the Sweet, Gentle Girl 极速燃情（退役赛车手糙汉×温柔甜妹） Full-Throttle Passion (Rugged Retired Race Car Driver x Sweet, Gentle Girl) 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Seduce Him! Falling into the Rugged Man’s Arms 诱撩！沦陷在糙汉的怀里 Auto mechanic + kindergarten teacher [Sweet romance + love at first sight + rugged man + sweet, gentle girl] There was a teacher at Tianxin Kindergarten who was sweet and well-behaved, with a soft, gentle way of speaking. One day, Jiang Xu came to the kindergarten to repair its school bus. He saw the woman who made his heart flutter. So he could see her again, he deliberately broke the bus’s air-conditioning unit. After that, the man engineered countless chance encounters and forcefully worked h 520Reads7.5Score10214d adds
- 34 The Sweetheart Joined the Army, Entered the Wrong Room, and Was Spoiled Madly by the Roughneck Commander 娇娇随军入错房，糙汉团长宠疯啦 The whole camp is shipping them: The cold-faced regiment commander has spoiled his sweet little darling rotten! Qiao Jiayu joined the army and accidentally walked into the wrong room. By the next day, the whole military district was buzzing: The Living Yama had a woman hidden in his quarters, and he'd bullied her until she cried! Period setting + walked into the wrong room and mistook the wrong person! Soft, sweet little sweetheart ✘ rugged regiment commander + married first, fell in love later 826Reads8.2Score10114d adds
- 35 So Sweet It Makes Me Cry: The Rugged Man Next Door Spoils Me Rotten 甜哭，隔壁糙汉娇宠我 Also known as: The Tough Guy and His Sweetheart Tough-guy construction foreman vs. soft, adorable writer A tough guy and his precious girl (sweet romance, no angst, devoted to each other, love at first sight) The first time Tian Tian meets him at a family get-together, she hears her own heart pounding. She never expected him to fall for her without even needing to be coaxed. The first time He Sheng sees someone so innocent, soft, and sweet, every part of her is exactly what he’s looking for. All 58Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 The Little Darling of the 1980s Is Cherished by a Rough Man 八零小娇娇糙汉宠入骨 [Period + marriage first, love later + sweet everyday romance] Delicate young lady × caring, fatherly husband Shen Qinghua woke up in the 1980s after complaining about a novel. She had become a love-struck supporting character, soft and delicate, utterly bewitched by a scumbag. Luckily, it wasn’t too late. She cut her losses in time and turned to embrace the powerful male lead from the book. Her bargain husband was not only handsome, but thoughtful too. But could someone tell her why he kept loo 64Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 One Wink from This Darling, and the Rough Tycoon Falls Hard 八零娇娇一勾手，糙汉大佬沦陷了 [Alternate 1980s setting, money-loving beauty vs. nouveau riche roughneck, sweet romance, size difference] Qiao Manyue dreams that Gu Cheng, the man who worships her, has already cheated on her with a widow who has three children. After they marry, he treats her like a workhorse for the rest of her life. In the end, she works herself sick and dies miserably in the countryside, while her husband lives happily with the widow. When she wakes from the nightmare, Qiao Manyue shakes her head in terro 4.7kReads—Score57614d adds
- 38 I Picked Up a Sweet Little Wife, and This Tough Guy’s Back Is Breaking! 捡个小娇娇，糙汉累断腰！ # All-Around Rugged Veteran vs. Gentle, Reserved College Student [Both devoted to each other + healing + nurturing romance + 11-year age gap + fatherly male lead + mild coercion + sweet romance] A man moves in across the hall from Chi Ran. He’s fierce and mean, swears like a sailor, and often teases her until her face turns red. Chi Ran is afraid of him and always tries to avoid him. But when she’s far from home and at her most helpless, he comes through the rain to find her and takes her home. 280Reads7.1Score10014d adds
- 39 I Went Back to My Hometown and Fell for a Rough-Hewn Man at First Sight 回老家我对糙汉一见钟情啦 Early on: a playful heroine pursues the hero + the hero falls for her on his own + fast-paced romance with an assertive heroine Later: the hero wins her back + the hero uses his charms + an adorable child plays matchmaker [Clear-headed but conflicted young woman vs. mature, reserved tough guy] The male lead is a hopeless romantic. Jiang Jiu'an decides to return to her hometown for work. When some thugs try to cozy up to her outside the train station, a man steps in to save her. Looking at the ta 144Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 After the Fake Heiress Gets a Terminal Illness, She Binds Herself to a Tough Man to Stay Alive 假千金绝症后，绑定糙汉续命 (Main story complete) [Soft, Gorgeous Fake Heiress vs. Super-Hormonal, Tough Auto Mechanic (The Real Heir to the Richest Family in the Capital)] [System / Both Pure in the Main Story / Size Difference / Rough Mechanic’s Rented Room / Intense Push and Pull / Male Lead Has Impeccable Respect for Women] She receives a critical condition notice from the start, with only 72 hours left to live! Jiang Yu, the fake heiress who hasn’t been kicked out yet, gets bound to the [Heart-Racing Life Extension Sy 12.8kReads8.8Score1.3k14d adds
- 41 The 1970s: The Delicate Beauty Crooks a Finger, and the Rugged Man Falls 七零:娇气包勾勾手，糙汉沦陷了 [Period setting + rugged hero + sweet, flirtatious romance + delicate, clever heiress × battle-hardened, desperate tough guy] Wen Qiao transmigrates. She opens her eyes in a red silk dress and high heels, stranded deep in the mountains in 1975. From the start, it's hell mode: wild beasts ahead, no way back. Just as she's about to despair, a heavy truck emerges through the fog. The driver is a dangerous man named Zhao Che. All muscle and ferocious eyes, he's the “Living King of Hell” of these mou 597Reads8.7Score10414d adds
- 42 After Returning to Town, a Rough-Hewn Man Doted on Me 回到小镇后我被糙汉娇养了 [Cozy + Sweet Romance + Everyday Life + Healing + Contemporary Romance] Male Lead: Rugged, handsome, and rough around the edges, but surprisingly attentive. He knows how to win a woman’s heart. Female Lead: Soft, adorable, and as sweet as a little lamb who’s practically delivered herself to his door. Qin Mo: “My wife has practically landed in my lap. If I can’t seize this fate, I’d be letting the heavens down.” No time to waste. First things first, I’m taking my wife home. Then I’ll spoil her 643Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 43 Rose Thorn Kiss 玫瑰刺吻 [Veteran auto mechanic × gorgeous bar singer] [Sweet romance, flirtatious tension, size difference, monogamous and devoted couple] Jiang Song had always been a rule-abiding girl. The year she turned twenty-eight, she quit her steady job and secretly set off alone for a small town to clear her head. Everyone assumed that a dazzling wild rose like Jiang Song must always have admirers around her. It had been that way at school and even more so at work. Jiang Song herself could only think, I’ve be 2.1kReads8.4Score14314d adds
- 44 The Rugged Man’s Sweetheart: Beauty and the Beast 糙汉娇妻：美女和野兽 (Rugged construction foreman and sweet girl + both are each other's first + modern-day sweet romance) Zhang Feng is a construction foreman, and years of wind and sun have turned him into a rough-and-tumble man. Rugged and wild, he does nothing but work. His body is packed with solid muscle, and he practically radiates masculinity. At twenty-nine, he's still a virgin. His friend drags him to a bar in the county town, hoping he'll finally have a good time, but there he meets her. She's sweet, gent 18Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 45 After We Married, My Rugged Husband Loved Me to the Core 结婚后，糙汉老公宠我入骨 A rough, foul-mouthed, big-tiger bodyguard boss + a sweet, soft, adorable little-bunny cook who’s easy to sweep off her feet (The male lead really can turn into a tiger.) [Marriage before love + sweet, passionate romance + devoted to each other + tender-hearted tough guy + heroine who grows over time] Ruan Tu’s aunt wants to marry her off to an old bachelor in the countryside for a 3,000-yuan bride price. Just then, Zhou Hu appears and shields her, saving her. Ruan Tu obediently follows Zhou Hu 320Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 46 A Little Potato from the South Joins the Army and Gets Cozy with a Rugged Man 南方小土豆随军，被糙汉暖炕头 In her previous life, Wen Ruan was a helpless little “southern potato” whom anyone could bully. A scumbag tricked her into going deep into the mountains, where she endured a miserable life. Reborn on the green train as she eloped with him, she turned around and sent the scumbag to jail, then ran straight into the arms of the terrifying “Living Yama.” Huo Beilin was the head of the Daxing'anling forestry station. He stood six-foot-three, had a distinguished military record, and was taciturn. Rumo 308Reads7.2Score20114d adds
- 47 A Lonely Widow? The Rugged Blacksmith Is Hammering at My Wall 守活寡？糙汉铁匠捶我墙 [Period setting + light ensemble cast + everyday family life + rugged hero + age gap + size difference + both are each other's only one + sweet romance + old flames rekindled] [No golden finger, no System, no reborn] Shi Zhenggang, the blacksmith of Nianzi Village, was a rough-and-tumble man through and through: broad-shouldered, narrow-waisted, and strong as an ox. Yet he fell hard for Liu Ya'er. Liu Ya'er's life was hard. She was married into the Liu family to settle a debt, her husband was in 1kReads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Transmigrated Into a Book With a Clinic, My Seriously Ill Husband Is Both Flirtatious and Fierce 带诊所穿书，病重丈夫又撩又猛 [Transmigrate into a book + minor golden finger + period setting + devoted husband + both leads' first and only love] Xu Qingling transmigrates into a period novel as the male lead's ill-fated fiancée from the countryside. The male lead is a college graduate who succeeds in his career and becomes an official in the capital. The original Xu Qingling goes to seek him out while eight months pregnant, only to be schemed against and killed by him. When she opens her eyes, her stepsister wants to swit 428Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 49 This Sweetheart Is a Natural Flirt, and the Rugged Man Blushes and His Heart Races 娇娇太会撩，糙汉他脸红心跳 [Wild and rugged guesthouse owner & sweet and delicate little artist] If you meet a man like the male lead in real life, run! Just enjoy the novel for what it is! We have no idea whether he’s a bad person! Love at first sight + doting romance + both are each other’s first and only. Sweet, sweet, sweet!!! (The heroine is socially anxious, but online she hits back hard.) He Yan found a young woman on the road. When she looked at him through tears, his heart beat faster than it had in 28 years, and 136Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 50 The Rugged Man's Trap: His Sweetheart Falls into His Arms 糙汉诱捕：甜妻入我怀 Among a sea of male engineering students, the fair-skinned, delicate girl stood out. At first, Xu Heng just took a couple of extra glances. How did he end up falling for her? The young woman had no interest in dating at all, though. Watch this older man pursue his wife step by step and win her heart. 2kReads8.9Score21314d adds
