Novels like The Tough Construction Foreman Only Spoils His Sweet, Soft Wife
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- 1 Seeing You at Dusk 黄昏时分见你 [25-year age gap + silver-haired romance + secret affair + doting on her husband] In public, Lu Jize is hardworking and devoted to the people. He shoulders the burdens of livelihood and development, wearing himself out and working day and night. In private, though, he turns into a childish little handful in front of Gu Qingyuan. He cries, throws tantrums, and keeps her up all night. Whenever Gu Qingyuan counts his white hairs, she has to hold him close, kiss him, and soothe him. What “guiding lo 12.3kReads8.3Score88814d adds
- 2 The Little Fool and the Sickly One 小傻子和病秧子 That winter, I found a girl in a ruined temple, nearly frozen to death. When she woke up, the first thing she said to me was, "I'll be your wife." Later, she fell ill, and I worked myself to the bone to support her. When she disappeared, I searched for her like a madman. 9Reads—Score11814d adds
- 3 Obsessive CEO's Captive: Break Up? Only Over My Dead Body 偏执总裁囚上瘾：分手？除非我死 Jiang Shaofeng is the CEO of a publicly listed company, a ruthless man who always gets his way. The day of the car accident, he wrenched the steering wheel to protect his fiancée, Ruan Xingwan, but lost both legs in the crash. One leg was amputated below the knee, the other above it. After he became unable to walk, his temperament changed completely. A gentleman turned into a tyrant, and a tender man into a devil. He suspected Ruan Xingwan of cheating. They fought, and he hurt himself, slashed h 750Reads—Score13514d adds
- 4 My Childhood Friend Put Me Through College. How Could I Let Him Down? 竹马供我读大学，我怎么能辜负他 Four years at university, four years of marriage, four years single, and four years remarried. From the age of eighteen to thirty-four, Xu Qinxue spent sixteen years with Xiao Changming. She had been an orphan for as long as she could remember. He was her older brother, her childhood sweetheart, her boyfriend, her husband, her protector, and her source of money. He also brought her the most tears and gave her the deepest devotion. Xu Qinxue: “When you’re training a stubborn donkey, if it won’t l 67Reads—Score10614d adds
- 5 The Puppy Bites the Crabapple Blossom 小狗咬红杏 [One woman, two men | brooding younger man x graceful mature woman x devoted older man | rivalry for her affection] Gu Manzhen went on a trip to an ancient village and, after a few drinks, met an exceptionally handsome Tibetan boy. She thought it was just a bit of adult rule-breaking. Once the trip was over, she would go home and return to her busy city life working for a company. But several months later, Gongbu, a young man from an ethnic minority, crossed mountains to find Gu Manzhen's apartm 5.5kReads8.7Score62514d adds
- 6 Housewife: My Husband Wants a Divorce 家庭主妇：老公想离婚 Chen Mofei is the head of the hospital's gynecology department, and Tao Yan is a housewife. They were once a harmonious couple, but Tao Yan has a sharp tongue and a kind heart. Her cutting, hurtful words repeatedly push her husband's patience to the limit... The messy, petty troubles of ordinary people! The story takes its time getting going. I hope you'll enjoy it! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Love Song of the Immortal Isles 仙岛恋曲 After a breakup, college student Lin Xuefei gets drunk and jumps into a river, only to transmigrate eight hundred years into the past, where he meets a red-robed fairy on Eight Immortals Island. When the Queen Mother learns what happened, she summons the fairy back and punishes her. The next time they meet, Lin Xuefei follows the fairy’s instructions and works hard to transform the village, turning Eight Immortals Island into a paradise on earth. While bringing investors in to develop the island 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 A Utopia for Women 女人的乌托邦 Liu Xiaocui, the beauty of Taocun, marries Zhao Dabao of Huaicun. Burdened by the high bride price, they take out a usurious loan they cannot repay, and Dabao is driven to drink pesticide and die. To save money, Xiaocui’s shrewd father-in-law, Zhao Yougen, encourages the brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law to swap partners. After the wedding, one unexpected event after another unfolds... 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 The Secret of Huaxi, Part Two 花溪的秘密【二】 [1970s] [No golden finger] [Everyday life] [Sweet romance] [Nurturing] In his previous life, the ascetic Gao Minghai broke his vows at the age of 38 and fell in love with someone he should not and could not love. He became hopelessly devoted, obsessive and wild, doing everything he could to win her, then doing everything he could to keep her. Reborn, he goes searching for her across mountains and rivers when he is just twenty, gently coaxing her to his side. Only when he hears her sweetly call h 11.3kReads8.8Score79314d adds
- 10 Blueberry, the Leftover Woman 剩女蓝莓 Blueberry is an unmarried woman who’s still living at home. She has two unreliable best friends: Mihua is a bit of a flirt who teases men and ended up kicked out by her husband with nothing, while Feifei loves mahjong and dreams only of marrying into a wealthy family… Three women, and plenty of drama. Love, ethics, human nature… They say hotpot is all about the lively world around the table. Our story begins with a hotpot meal… The story is a slow burn. I hope you’ll enjoy it! 42Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 The Road of This Life Is Long 此生路偏长 As the year drew to a close, my scumbag father was living in luxury with his mistress and illegitimate daughter. I returned in triumph, carrying the boundless hatred I felt after my mother hanged herself. In one night, I shattered every one of their dreams and left them no peace. They had drained my mother of everything she had. Now I would settle the score myself, repaying blood with blood. A chance encounter brought me together with Mo Anran, one of the most powerful figures in the capital. We 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Blazing Stars Over the Capital 京焰灼星 There is an ironclad rule in Beijing’s elite circles: whatever Lu Chengyuan says is the final word. At thirty, he is a powerful figure at the very top of society, with the imposing air of a high-ranking official. Everyone who sees him holds their breath and keeps quiet. Even the elders of the Xie family have to treat him as their senior. No one could have imagined that Xie Wanxing would step right over the chasm separating the different tiers of Beijing society. At her twentieth birthday party, 22.5kReads8.2Score3.6k14d adds
- 13 The Divine Whip Is Unstoppable 神鞭所向无敌 Wu Chu grew up in a den of tigers. One night, he dreamed of obtaining a divine whip, only to lose it again. After patiently seeking instruction, he mastered extraordinary martial arts. Humble by nature, he played dumb wherever he went, earning the nickname “Dull Demon King.” Later, the divine whip returned to him, and he finally got to show his skills against his enemies. Wielding the whip, he was invincible... 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 What the Village Beauty Can't Say 村花不能说的事 The village beauty is the dream goddess all the men in the village adore. What secrets will she experience after she gets married, the kind no one can talk about? She's so beautiful. Will married life bring her happiness and bliss? 1.7kReads6.6Score12514d adds
- 15 Beyond the Walls, Where Do We Go? 围墙之外，何去何从 [No fixed couples, and readers with strong moral qualms should stay away! This novel loves pairing people in unexpected ways, and the ex-husband eventually becomes the son-in-law!] [All kinds of tangled relationships, mutual scheming, love and hate, but in the end everyone gets a happy ending!] [Everyone’s status gets reshuffled, and each person finds their own path to happiness! Hahaha~~] She watches her husband give her the green hat, then returns the favor in kind. Life is this thrilling, and 31Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 I Flirted With a Stranger in a Game, Never Guessing He Was My Husband 我和游戏中陌生男人聊骚，没想到是老公 I Flirted With a Strange Man in a Game, Never Expecting Him to Be My Husband —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 After Getting Caught Cheating 出轨被捉后 After cheating and divorcing, the heroine, Pang Yan'er, finds her life in shambles. Watch how human nature changes… May her story serve as a warning to everyone! Marriage takes work, so cherish the happy life you have! 115Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 18 Middle-Aged and Infatuated with the Campus Belle Girlfriend 人到中年，迷上校花小女友 In middle age, after his divorce, Zhou Pinxu meets the gorgeous Tan Yufan. She is radiant, bold, daring, and passionate, always affectionate and alluring, gentle and tender as she tells him: “Mr. Zhou, I don’t want to be just your little sailboat.” 32.1kReads9.2Score1.6k14d adds
- 19 Angel of Revenge, the CEO's Love Runs Deep 复仇天使，总裁情浓至深 She was unkempt and hardly feminine. Her young boss, Bo Qian, took her in as a buddy, and she promptly became his devoted shadow. Little did he know she would repeatedly get him drunk and take liberties with him. Seeing how much he seemed to like her, she admired his handsome, increasingly appealing looks and thought to herself, No wonder he’s such a catch! The next time she sneaked a kiss, he opened his eyes. She was done for, and ran faster than a rabbit! When they met again after she had comp 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 The Awakening of Guixu 归墟的苏醒 The story takes place in a remote town. A series of bizarre disappearances leads the young detective Lin Yu to an abandoned warehouse, where he discovers an entity known as the “Guixu.” It is neither a monster in the traditional sense nor another dimension, but a membrane beneath the world: a conscious being that has slept for billions of years. It is both the embodiment of the “void” in the collective human consciousness and a fundamental structure of the world itself. The central conflict revo 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Uh-Oh, I’ve Fallen for Someone Else’s Girlfriend 糟糕，对别人的女朋友怦然心动了 At a gathering, someone asked Feng Ran what she was looking for in a partner. “As long as we truly love each other, that's enough.” She'd smiled gently and said it with conviction, believing that true love could overcome any obstacle. Everyone fell silent for a moment, then sighed that Xiao Ran was so innocent, still as guileless as ever. Later, she asked for a bride price of 200,000 yuan, not a penny less. That demand ended her relationship with Wang Chuxin, her boyfriend of five years, who 1.2kReads8.6Score14414d adds
- 22 A Woman of Two Faces 女人双面 This is the story of Bai Yiyi, a middle school teacher whose husband is a construction contractor who repeatedly abuses her. Afraid the neighbors might hear her, she can't even cry out loud. She swallows her pain and endures. After suffering setback after setback in her work and marriage, her mental state becomes severely distorted… Black and white, right and wrong, good and evil… I hope you enjoy it! 399Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 The Jade-Faced Asura's Cherished One 玉面修罗的掌心宠 A tale of warlord clashes, love and hatred for family and country, and the struggle between love and power. My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 She Has Nowhere to Run 她，无处可逃 Abduction and possessive love + a doting husband + a scheming romantic + a love triangle At the graduation gala, a young woman sat poised in a white princess dress. Her soft curls fell over her shoulders as her slender, fair hands played Bridal Chorus, the wedding march of her dreams. From the front row, he watched her sitting there and lost himself for a moment. She seemed to stand apart from the world. In that instant, his heart was struck, and something began to take root and sprout deep insi 140Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 High-Heel Mystery (Sequel) 高跟疑云（续） The High-Heel Mystery (Part Two) 44Reads—Score114d adds
- 26 From the Mud to the High Seat 从泥泞到高台 [The author's new work has few major angst points, and tries for a calm narrative style. Keep reading, and you'll find it compelling.] Qian Wen has clawed his way up from the mud, living in the wealthy Zhou family as a live-in son-in-law. He endures every step in silence, secretly gathering strength amid cold stares and condescension. His wife, Zhou Wei, is spoiled and unfaithful, but he never says a word, using the Zhou family's influence only to advance his own business plans. When the truth c 1.5kReads7.0Score10414d adds
- 27 Our Long River of Years 我们的岁月长河 Our Long River of Years is divided into three parts. Following the ordinary lives of three generations of Zhao Jiafu’s family, railway workers, it spans from the 1950s to the 2020s. It recounts the joys and sorrows, happiness and heartbreak, and everyday troubles experienced by the three generations of the Zhao family and the ordinary people around them over the long river of time. It depicts the turbulent lives of ordinary people as the times change and society develops. Time flows like a river 180Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 The Older Maid's Rise to Power 大龄通房升职日常 The rating just came out and it's a bit low, so please don't mind it [Ordinary-looking woman adored by all + scheming + pampered + genuine love that grows over time + fertility + lightning-fast promotion] Ye Ming opens and closes her eyes, and transmigrates into an older maid who's about to be released from the household. The original owner thought she'd get her contract back and gain her freedom, but one casual gesture from her mistress turns her into a bedchamber maid to entertain a man. The o 97.8kReads8.9Score9.4k14d adds
- 29 The Husband Swap 换夫记 Xue Mingming married simply because she'd reached the right age, only to discover that her husband wasn't the right person for her. She settled into a life that felt like going through the motions. Then she crossed paths with Nie Qiyuan, a former high school classmate whose career was on the brink of bankruptcy and whose marriage was hanging by a thread, though neither recognized the other. How should these two married, middle-aged people handle their work, their lives, and their feelings??? A b 18.3kReads8.6Score1.6k14d adds
- 30 Blood Moon Rock 血月摇滚 Forty years ago, he died in an alley behind Ximending and became an immortal monster. Forty years later, beneath London’s blood moon, he reunites with the brothers who once wrote songs with him: one is now a white-haired professor, the other a traitor imprisoned behind bars. When the immortal rock count chooses to become mortal again, the price is losing all his supernatural powers. The only thing he has left to fight the abyss is the song he never finished singing forty years ago. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Life Afloat on the Riverbank 江岸浮生 [Contemporary realism + period chronicle + rural ensemble cast + women’s struggles] Spanning half a century of rural China, this book tells the story of three generations of women on the Jianghan Plain. Caught in the tides of history and the shackles of their families of origin, each struggles against fate in her own way and faces her inner demons, ultimately learning to live for herself. (I’m only here to tell the story as it is. I won’t give the characters perfect personalities. I’ll portray h 541Reads8.5Score10614d adds
- 32 My Mother and I Are Both Remarried 我和我妈，都是二婚 When my mom was young, my dad tricked her into coming all the way from afar to be his second wife. Before she knew it, she'd become the stepmother of a brother and sister. After having a child of her own, my mom realized that my dad didn't cherish her as much as she'd thought. But by then, she couldn't escape. Being a stepmother was hard, and my mom had to use all her wits to contend with a big family. To secure her place in the household, she even brought over her own niece to marry her stepson 5.3kReads9.1Score58614d adds
- 33 Burning Passion 燃烧的热血 “With heads held high and spirits soaring, we crossed the Yalu River. To preserve peace and defend our motherland is to defend our home. The finest sons and daughters of China stand united as one, resisting American aggression and aiding Korea, defeating the American imperialist wolf!” Whenever I read books or watch films and TV dramas about the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, my heart surges with emotion, and I feel the deepest respect for the martyrs who gave their lives so bravel 664Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 34 Li Dongyuan, the Golden Essence Divine Doctor 金元神医李东垣 Synopsis: In the chaotic years of the Jin and Yuan dynasties, Li Gao abandoned commerce to study medicine under Zhang Yuansu. He developed the Spleen and Stomach theory and founded the School of Nourishing Earth. Through his writings and the many students he trained, his ideas had a lasting influence and remain relevant to modern disease treatment. "The Renowned Jin-Yuan Physician Li Dongyuan" takes you on a journey through his remarkable medical career. 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Sell My Sister? Sell My Little Sister? Why Not Just Go to the Heavens? 卖我姐？卖我妹？你咋不上天？ [Transmigration + Golden Finger + Alternate History + Countryside + Entrepreneurship] Li Siyaya was a special forces soldier who became a special police officer after leaving the military. While apprehending human traffickers, she transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty. The moment she opened her eyes, a little girl was kneeling on the ground, crying, “Grandma, please don’t sell me!” “You little money-loser! I’ll sell you all off so my precious grandson can get a wife!” She looked up and saw her poor 523Reads8.9Score12514d adds
- 36 The Hidden Wife 隐妻 [The comic adaptation is now available! Tap “Adaptation Theater” in the lower-right corner of any page of this book to watch instantly. The original novel and short drama each have their own appeal. Share it with your friends!] No rebirth, no transmigration, and no System golden finger, just the true golden years of an entire generation! Having fled an arranged marriage, he joins the tide of migrant workers heading south. In a southern metropolis brimming with both opportunity and challenges, he 790Reads6.2Score10014d adds
- 37 The Maid Who Taught Them to Read 启蒙丫鬟 [A lovestruck little maid VS all kinds of fine young men] As the most honest and dutiful maid in the Xue household, Bitao knows that in a sprawling manor, minding your words and actions is the surest way to get promoted and earn a raise. All she wants is to save enough silver for her mistress to grant her freedom, then find an equally honest and dutiful husband and live a peaceful little life outside the manor. Who could have guessed that one fine young man after another in the household would 354Reads8.4Score30614d adds
- 38 The Meaning of Happiness 幸福的标准 Ye Han and He Junshan are, in everyone’s eyes, the perfect love story from campus to the altar. But how can a marriage keep feelings safe from the wear and tear of everyday life? Even their careers are gradually facing new crises… 69Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 A Lone Boat by the River 河边的孤舟 Chen Shan, a young woman born into a middle-class family during the Republic of China era, fell into poverty after her father died. She weathered the tumult of the War of Resistance, the civil war, and the founding of New China. 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 The River’s Song Never Sleeps 江声不眠 Set during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, this epic tells the story of progressive journalist Lin Yu and refined young lady Su Yao. They meet, come to understand and love each other amid the turmoil, and join forces in pursuit of their ideals and their cause. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 You Can Cultivate Immortality Even with a Mixed Spiritual Root 杂灵根一样可以修仙 [A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality] + [Purple Palace Spirit Fields] + [Modern Man Transmigrates into the Cultivation World] + [A Nontraditional Farming Novel] This book has surpassed one million characters. The author is a Level Five writer. Everyone is welcome to read it, and feel free to leave comments at any time. Xu Ning'an was an orphan on Blue Star, raised by an old Daoist priest at a Taoist temple. Through a fortuitous opportunity, he transmigrated into the cultivation world 108.8kReads8.3Score6.1k14d adds
- 42 A Kitten Wins Over the World, and Mr. Huo Spoils It Rotten 小猫萌翻全世界，霍总疯狂溺宠 Li You was a little cat demon from Kunlun Mountain. While undergoing her tribulation to ascend, she was struck by lightning and sent into the world of a book. There, she accidentally slept with the male lead, Huo Mingchuan, and became pregnant with two adorable babies. After sleeping with the male lead, Li You panicked and ran off with the babies. Ten months later, faced with two human babies, the cat was shocked and helpless. She had no choice but to deliver them back to Huo Mingchuan. To her s 16.3kReads8.8Score1.7k14d adds
- 43 The High-Heeled Shoe Mystery 高跟疑云 My wife works at a joint-venture company and was recently promoted to head of the human resources department. Lately, she has been working late all the time. I couldn't understand it. What was there to keep HR working overtime for? Yesterday, I went to Guangzhou on a business trip. I was supposed to be gone for several days, but something urgent came up at the company, so I returned early. I wanted to surprise her and didn't tell her. When I got home at eleven that night, the house was empty. I 528Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 The Dashing Little Miracle Doctor: One Eye Sees the Future, the Other Sees Through Everything 风流小神医左眼看未来右眼能透视 My name is Li Ergou. I fix cars. I got struck by high-voltage electricity in a melon patch. Now my left eye can foresee the future, my right eye can see through everything, and my ears can hear half a street away. I found medical and martial arts manuals in a broken bowl. They turned into light and flew straight into my brain. By day, I fix cars and gnaw on pig trotters. By night, I stick needles into powerful men and take their money. The pharmaceutical factory owner, the gang boss, they all do 128Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 An Unplugged Relationship 不插电关系 [Sharp-tongued, clear-eyed engineer × restrained, secretly passionate tycoon. First physical, then emotional.] A battle of wills between two mature adults!!! The first time they met, Lin Xuan was in her living room, taking off her bra in front of a strange man. The man, Bai Xingyuan, was impeccably mannered and restrained, keeping his eyes averted as propriety demanded. But his gaze remained fixed on her, burning her for a moment. The second time they met, he was dropping off slippers for a fri 777Reads8.1Score10214d adds
- 46 I Became the Short-Lived Ex-Girlfriend of an Amnesiac Young Master 穿成失忆太子爷的短命前女友 Xu Shuyao wakes up in the body of Fu Yanci’s short-lived, universally hated ex-girlfriend. The male lead was kidnapped at ten and lost his memory. Later, while working away from home, he was in a car accident, and the original owner took credit for saving his life. Taking over the mess, Xu Shuyao just wants to stay alive and run, far away from the plot’s whirlpool. But why is the male lead’s gaze getting stranger and stranger? It’s almost like he’s trying to seduce her. At her convenience-store —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 I Held It In for Thirty Years, Until My Daughter Said, 'Dad, You Should Leave' 我忍了三十年，直到女儿说：爸，你走吧 I Endured for Thirty Years, Until My Daughter Said, "Dad, You Should Go" 149Reads—Score314d adds
- 48 Period: I Bound Myself to a System That Meddles in Everyone's Business 年代：我绑定了多管闲事系统 People transmigrate every year. This year, it happened to be my turn. Li Xiang never dreamed he’d hit the jackpot and transmigrate to the 1960s, becoming Li Xiangbei, the village’s notorious little troublemaker. A shabby house, ragged clothes, and food that scraped his throat: he begged every god in the heavens to let him go home. If he couldn’t go home, couldn’t they at least give him a golden finger? And so he really did get one. He ought to have been thrilled, but what was this “Mind Your 242Reads7.1Score10814d adds
- 49 She Said It Was Just a Flutter of the Heart, But I Can No Longer Bear to Look at the Mountains 她说只是心动，我却见山不得 Younger man with an obsessive streak | Forbidden sparks | Push and pull | Love in the real world | Loving someone you can’t have | A little angst | Atmospheric Synopsis The first time Cheng Zhiming heard Lin Jianshan’s name, he said: “Your name is beautiful.” It took him years to understand Some people are like mountains. You can see them, but you can never have them. She said it was just a crush. It didn’t mean anything. But in his world, love was binary. It was either zero or one. One moment 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 The Powerful Older Man Spoils His Wife Without Restraint 高官大叔宠妻无度 The new book has only just started getting ratings, so they’ll go up. Don’t worry about them. A powerful official with high rank and influence vs. a war-zone reporter, a wild rose [The male lead is divorced, with a significant age gap] An eighteen-year age gap + an old flame rekindled + a guiding lover = older men are forever the best Li Yansheng: “The ginkgo trees in the compound have shed their leaves again. Xu Nian, come back to Beijing.” Xu Nian: “If only you’d come back to life, I’d promise 236Reads8.8Score—14d adds
