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  1. 51 Kiss Me, Mr. CEO: His Stamina Is Too Good 吻安,总裁大人他腰力太好 Completed Goodnight, Mr. CEO: Your Stamina Is Unbelievable —Reads—Score—14d adds
  2. 52 Power in Chains: After Humiliating the Former Crown Prince, He Comes to My Tent Night After Night 囚权:折辱旧太子后他夜夜入我帐 8k WordsCompleted Captive to Power: After Humiliating the Former Crown Prince, He Visits My Tent Night After Night —Reads—Score—14d adds
  3. 53 The Abstinent Commander's Wildcat Sweetheart Ran Away Again 禁欲长官的野猫娇夫又逃了 9k WordsCompleted The Chaste Commander's Wildcat Husband Has Run Away Again —Reads—Score—14d adds
  4. 54 Transmigrate to a Game World: Encountering a Beast-Eared Twink 穿越游戏世界:遇到兽耳正太 Two Male Leads299k WordsOngoing Genre note: Two male leads, pretty-boy protagonists, no female lead. This book is packed with memes, so sit back and enjoy. An immersive anime-style RPG is about to shut down, and Hai Di transmigrates into the game world moments before the servers go offline. After arriving, he gets the legendary game System, which can even recreate items from other games. As a pretty-boy enthusiast, Hai Di rescues a beast-eared pretty boy from the start. But as he explores the otherworld, all kinds of familiar 145Reads—Score—14d adds
  5. 55 Apocalypse: The Petite Little Vampire Prince 末世:娇小血族小正太 Sci-Fi & Apocalypse178k WordsCompleted [Loli fan + building a faction + vampires] When the apocalypse descended, Earth became a living hell for humanity. The transmigrator Fargas was forced to transmigrate into the body of the First Vampire Ancestor and arrive in this world, where he successfully awakened the System. With the Vampire Evolution System, he can evolve without limit by drinking blood and completing missions. Amid the apocalypse, he also established his own followers and clan. 671Reads6.3Score10314d adds
  6. 56 Cat-Eared Shota: I Really Am the Strongest 猫耳正太:我真的是最强 Urban479k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [A legally adult cat-eared pretty boy, 155 cm tall]+ [Happy ending]+ [Selfcest]+ [Shameless shipping]+ [Everyone's favorite]+ [Mostly slice of life]+ [A little angst] More than a thousand years in the future, Earth and Blue Star coexist in the universe. The little cat, Tong Jinnian, becomes the coveted prize in a struggle among all the major factions... Meow! P.S. I really won't abandon this story. I'll keep updating until it's complete, so go ahead and read without worry~~ 502Reads6.7Score10714d adds
  7. 57 A Young Kid's Adventure with the Creators 少年正太,造物主们的冒险之旅 Urban276k WordsOngoing (Two protagonists, multiple worldviews, lots of foreshadowing, may include angst, no female lead, aimed at fans of little boys) After the Big Bang, the universe gave birth to two creator gods: “Withered Leaf” and “Master of the Tower.” Withered Leaf established the City of Creation on Blue Star, bringing seven creators into being. Master of the Tower established the City of Darkness on Black Star, bringing eight gods into being. In the universe that followed, two opposing forces of good and evil 101Reads—Score—14d adds
  8. 58 Rainlight Two Male Leads785k WordsOngoing The “restrained” dancer X the “short-tempered” CEO, Recommended: cheerful young-man voice. Two male leads, ballet, a coming-of-age romance, heartbreaking love, push and pull, street dance, and an architectural designer. Linlin, I’ll spoil you. Don’t you dare doubt it! Don’t believe me? Just try me. CEO Ye. Warning ⚠️ Infidelity‼️ The top has an ex! Anyone looking for a wholesome romance, stay away. Physical abuse! ⚠️ Stay away from NPD; do not imitate. Volume Five enters the secondary couple’s 489Reads—Score—14d adds
  9. 59 Slave Stone 奴石 Two Male Leads179k WordsCompleted 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
  10. 60 Matriarchy: A Fox Asked Me to Seal Its Fate, and I Turned into a Pretty Boy 女尊:开局狐狸讨封,变身正太 Urban116k WordsCompleted “You little brat, tell me, do I look like a human or a god?” A white-haired, blue-eyed fox stared at the woman before him with blue eyes. “You look like a legal short king, five feet tall, white-haired and blue-eyed, and easy to push around,” the woman said, her eyes shining. “Ugh, you perv!…” Bang... 3.5kReads6.0Score22214d adds
  11. 61 The Little Prince Has Arrived in the Movie Emperor's Heart 小王子降临影帝心里 Two Male Leads227k WordsOngoing [Beautiful, adorable, long-haired calico bottom vs. gentle, scheming, black-bellied green-tea top] The magical prince Wu Ruirui came to the human world for a coming-of-age trial and accidentally fell into Ji Xinglan's arms. He thought they were meeting for the first time, but he didn't know they had met as children. Ji Xinglan had always remembered him in his animal form, but could never find him. He tried every means at his disposal, but couldn't get any news about that cat. On the day they reu 185Reads—Score1314d adds
  12. 62 EN Crossing the Line: The Obedient Puppy Kneels Without Punishment 越界贪玩!小狗不被罚也听话跪着 Two Male Leads221k WordsCompleted [One-on-one, top, genuinely obedient, lovesick Figema + genuinely hot-tempered, fiercely protective Enigma + top who plays meek and well-behaved + bottom who takes charge but has a soft heart + love at first sight that was secretly planned all along] Wan Ying bought himself an obedient Omega who didn’t need to do a thing and was already far too well-behaved. His little darling was hard to raise and feed, and would throw a tantrum at the drop of a hat. His principles and boundaries kept getting l 4.6kReads8.7Score70814d adds
  13. 63 Even a Little Pup Wants to Become the Supreme Demon Hound 小不点也要成为无上犬妖 Eastern Fantasy174k WordsOngoing [No System] [Fantasy World] [Cultivation] Wang Hun is a little boy. Because his mimic form is a small dog, he has always remained a child. As a monster rejected by the world, he has constantly worked to grow stronger, hoping to protect himself and the people he cares about. In this world, all kinds of exciting adventures await. 295Reads—Score—14d adds
  14. 64 At the Gym: The Coach Begs Me to Take It Slow Beneath Me 球馆:教练在我身下哭求慢一点 Completed At the Basketball Gym: The Coach Cries Beneath Me, Begging Me to Slow Down —Reads—Score—14d adds
  15. 65 The Chaste God Won't Be Seduced, Yet Trembles in My Arms Every Night 禁欲神君撩不动,夜夜在我怀里颤 9k WordsCompleted I Can’t Make the Celibate Divine Lord Give In, Yet Every Night He Trembles in My Arms —Reads—Score—14d adds
  16. 66 Forced to Sell Myself at the Restaurant from the Start, with Every Customer a Maniacally Powerful Big Shot 餐厅开局被迫卖身,食客全是疯批大佬 8k WordsCompleted Forced to Sell Myself from the Start at a Restaurant, Where Every Customer Is a Deranged Big Shot 4Reads—Score—14d adds
  17. 67 Master Wen, Why Are You Dropping to Your Knees So Easily? 温家主,你怎么说跪就跪 Two Male Leads1.1M WordsOngoing [Story complete + a servant of an aristocratic family + happy ending + both leads are each other's only partners] To stay alive, Wen Sheng fled beneath someone's car. The person took him home. They saved each other, and the wanderer found a home. In public, Chen Tingyan was the chairman of Bailing Group. In reality, he was the head of the Chen family. He did everything he could to support the child he had taken in, teaching him how to read people and assign them well, and how to wield power. On 5.8kReads8.9Score34914d adds
  18. 68 The Split-Personality Tease Who Provokes the Brooding CEO 误惹阴湿霸总的精分小撩精 Two Male Leads232k WordsCompleted Forbidden love, sweet indulgence, mutual redemption, and sizzling flirtation An innocent yet alluring, socially anxious girl with split personalities vs. a cold, brooding, calculating tycoon Yu Chi is a pitiful girl with social anxiety, dissociative identities, and a hard-luck life. Mu Yu, the sinister, erratic heir of Lan City, is ruthless in all he does. They come from two different worlds. A misunderstanding sets the wheels of fate spinning wildly, binding them tightly together. Mu Yu cruelly 1Reads—Score—14d adds
  19. 69 Why Is the Little Drama Queen Only Afraid of the Tycoon? 论小作精为什么只怕大佬 Marriage & Romance8k WordsCompleted Why Is the Little Drama Queen Afraid Only of Powerful Men? 678Reads—Score—14d adds
  20. 70 Catboy: The Not-So-Ordinary Little White Cat 猫猫正太:不普通小白猫 Urban218k WordsCompleted [Cute Cat-Eared Little Boy] [Invincible from the Start] [No System] [Single Protagonist (Who knows if that’ll change later)] He died for no reason in his previous life, then transmigrated here for no reason at all. But after arriving, he no longer felt hunger, his body was incredibly strong, and he had gained all kinds of special abilities. He had longed for freedom in his previous life, and after becoming a cat, he still yearned to be free. Later, he’ll find a home and gain his freedom without 338Reads6.4Score10314d adds
  21. 71 How I Ran Off with My Ice Wolf Senior 关于我把冰狼学长拐跑这件事 Two Male Leads192k WordsOngoing (Male-male romance) (Light furry elements) (Superpowers × everyday life) (Mind-reading) (Mutual salvation) (Tsundere, cold-faced, ice-element wolf upperclassman × sunny? demon king? light-element underclassman) (Pure love) (Both strong) He’s so cold... I want to get closer to him... This cold, aloof wolf upperclassman acts completely unfazed on the surface~ But that fluffy tail of his is always trying to “flirt” with me ♡ What you say and what your tail does don’t seem to match, do they? (Frien 16Reads—Score—14d adds
  22. 72 A Relative by Agreement 协议长辈 Two Male Leads122k WordsOngoing Two male leads + comedy + happy ending Three years ago, Ni Zi carelessly dumped Fu Qin and became a happy playboy. Three years later, he returned home to take over the family business, only to discover to his horror that his ex had become a “specially appointed senior mentor” with the power to decide whether Ni Zi would be made a permanent employee! Fu Qin tapped the employee handbook and sneered. “Come in through the left foot, and you lose ten points. Come here and call me Senior.” Ni Zi was —Reads—Score—14d adds
  23. 73 Lord Lou, Why Are You on Your Knees? 楼大人,你怎么跪下了 Two Male Leads651k WordsOngoing [Modern aristocratic household retainer + Happy ending + Gentle top] One-line summary: It once bit me. Later, it knelt and begged me to pat its head. See the opening of Chapter One for the full blurb. 15.8kReads8.2Score85614d adds
  24. 74 A Top Student Is Just the Master of a Silly Dog in Love 所谓学霸,是傻狗爱的主人 Two Male Leads803k WordsCompleted [Coercive love + extreme control + a huge contrast] Jiang Lian is a top student and campus heartthrob, aloof and distant, the girls’ unattainable ideal. Lu Ye is the school bully, a rabid dog: unruly and defiant, the demon king all the boys steer clear of. But no one knows what their relationship is really like: lovers on the surface, master and servant in private. Especially in bed, the one who should be on his knees is the one calling the shots, while the one giving orders is the one being rav 294Reads8.4Score33814d adds
  25. 75 Broken Tassel 折缨 Two Male Leads224k WordsOngoing [Two male leads + twisted discipline + older-partner reprimands + two powerful leads] [Mu Changheng, Director of the Eastern Depot × Xiao Jingyu, Vice Minister of Justice] Just as Xiao Jingyu finally gathers enough evidence to expose Jia Jiang, the corrupt official within the Ministry of Justice who embezzled disaster relief grain, his archrival Mu Changheng repeatedly gets in his way and confiscates the crucial documents. In a fit of anger, Xiao Jingyu drags Jia Jiang into the Imperial Prison, 8.7kReads8.9Score74414d adds
  26. 76 Oh No, the Overbearing CEO Won't Leave Me Alone 遭了,被霸总缠上了 Two Male Leads212k WordsCompleted You Xia looks like a sweet, well-behaved, curly-haired college boy. Who knew he smoked and drank in private! Watching the well-behaved male college student onstage, Xie Yunqi gives a scornful laugh. "Him? Well-behaved?" Tipsy and clutching a room key, You Xia opens the door to the drugged CEO's room. The two are like tinder meeting a flame, and with two men alone together, what shouldn't have happened was practically inevitable. Afterwards, You Xia leaves a stack of money on the bed and runs off 334Reads—Score—14d adds
  27. 77 Oops, My Childhood Friend Has Been Secretly in Love with Me for Years 糟糕,被竹马暗恋多年 Two Male Leads132k WordsCompleted [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
  28. 78 After Becoming Long Aotian, I Forced the Handsome Cannon Fodder to Love Me 成为龙傲天后我强制爱了炮灰美男 14k WordsCompleted After Becoming a Dragon-Aotian, I Forced the Tragic Supporting Male Beauty to Love Me 207Reads—Score—14d adds
  29. 79 Fox-Eared Shota? My Arsenal Can Blast Dungeons to Bits 狐耳正太?我的军火库能轰碎副本 Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsOngoing [Beast boy + furry + transmigration + another world + game dungeons + no System + no heroine] China's strongest soldier actually died of exhaustion while clearing a game! When he opened his eyes again, he had become a fluffy fox cub in another world. In this world, game dungeons determine everything. He lay low for twelve years, until the day he took human form. With his fox ears swaying, he finally entered his first dungeon. In an instant, his SSS-rank talent, [Infinite Arsenal], awakened. From 1.1kReads8.7Score15014d adds
  30. 80 I Was Forced into Love by a Pure-Hearted Cat Demon 我被纯情小猫妖强制爱了 17k WordsCompleted I Was Forced into Love by a Pure-Hearted Cat Demon 4Reads—Score—14d adds
  31. 81 Out of Control! Master Huo's Possessive Darling Husband Has Run Away Again 顶级失控!霍爷的独占娇夫又逃了 9k WordsCompleted Out of Control! Lord Huo's Possessive Darling Ran Away Again 76Reads—Score—14d adds
  32. 82 After Our Reunion, My Childhood Friend Drops from the Sky to Fight for Me 重逢后,天降竹马又争又抢 Two Male Leads216k WordsCompleted (Story complete) [Two male leads + older partner + first love for both + mutual pining + healing each other + guiding lover + campus + entertainment industry] [Gentle, calm, rational pursuer × the oblivious one who is constantly seduced by him] All settings and names are fictional, in an imaginary world! Being forced apart seven years ago hurt them both. During all that time, He Nian did everything he could to keep searching, and at last he found the older brother he had missed for so long. But 87Reads—Score—14d adds
  33. 83 I Dodged My Boyfriend's Beatings for Six Years, but Couldn't Escape Forever 躲了六年没躲过男朋友的毒打 Two Male Leads404k WordsCompleted Lin Muci lied to Shu Yubai for six years. She said she was studying abroad, but she was really on the run. She told him she was doing just fine, when in truth she had nearly died out there. Six years later, Lin Muci returned barely alive. With red-rimmed eyes, Shu Yubai pulled her into his arms. “At least you remembered to come home. You’re not completely hopeless.” “Bro, I was wrong,” Lin Muci admitted. “No rush. The night is still young. We’ll take our time.” 988Reads8.1Score10314d adds
  34. 84 Raising My Little Brother: First, I Have to Beat Him into Shape! 养弟弟,先打服再说! Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted Dual male leads, strictly brotherly, family affection, sibling discipline, campus life, sweet romance, cozy and heartwarming, everyday moments. A slow-paced story about two brothers supporting each other and growing up together. Ask Liu Yuqiang who he's most afraid of, and of course it's his big brother. Ask Liu Yuwen who annoys him most, and of course it's his little brother. 10.1kReads8.8Score71014d adds
  35. 85 Seduce You? All It Takes Is a Scene Change 钓你?只需要一个转场 Two Male Leads154k WordsOngoing The star of his university's acting department, he graduated four years ago and became a risqué livestream influencer known as “Lin.” At two in the morning, someone knocks on his apartment door. Outside is Wei Dong, a photography student who secretly took pictures of him throughout all four years of college. “I’m here to sign you. I’m the only one allowed to photograph you.” He fattened Lin up from a skinny 120 pounds to 150 pounds of soft muscle, and the softness at his waist became Lin’s secre 6Reads—Score—14d adds
  36. 86 A Mad Dog Is Hard to Train, but a Good Scolding Makes Him Behave 疯犬难训,狠狠收拾就乖了 Two Male Leads322k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Coming-of-Age Romance + Both Pure + Reunion After Years Apart + Slightly Adjusted J + Intense Push and Pull + Mutual Healing] [Dominant, Scheming Top Tycoon x Beautiful, Wretched, Mad, Devoted Puppy] Lu Jingchen, the most powerful and influential figure in Xinggang City, is cold and celibate, with power that reaches the heavens, yet he harbors a secret he can never reveal. He has developed forbidden desires for Jiang Xun, the little wolf cub he picked up from a drug den. When J 2kReads8.6Score15614d adds
  37. 87 All My Own Doing, Part 1 都是自己惹的祸1 Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted A story focused on the growth and daily lives of two brothers. More than anything, it’s about growing through the lessons they learn. Both brothers are especially good at digging themselves into holes. As the saying goes, “Life is a long road, so dig your own hole and jump in.” Getting scolded by their teachers, their big brother, and even their love rivals is part of everyday life. As the saying goes, the older brother is either getting beaten up or on his way to getting beaten up. Of course, e 2.5kReads8.1Score13914d adds
  38. 88 Longing for the Bright Moon Sinking Beneath the Water 思念明月落水底 Two Male Leads104k WordsCompleted Cao Fu, who transmigrated into the body of a young general, fell into the hands of his childhood friend, whom he called “Older Sister.” Behind his willing surrender lay a shocking scheme by his political enemy, the powerful minister Wei Chengen! He faked his death to escape, only to be lured into a trap. Passersby treated him like a plaything, and just when he was at his most miserable, Wei Chengen cornered him on a boat and forced himself on him. Terrified by the prospect of being with a man, 6Reads—Score—14d adds
  39. 89 I Transmigrated to Another World, and the Snake Beastman Wants to Force Me to Love Him 穿越异世,蛇兽人要对我强制爱 19k WordsCompleted Transmigrated to another world, a snake beastman wants to force me to love him 13Reads—Score—14d adds
  40. 90 Today, After the Rain 新雨后的今天 Two Male Leads527k WordsCompleted [Male author + mutual devotion + reunion + based on a true story] Shen Luojia lost control only twice in his life. The first time was in the hallway of Xiangyu Shipbuilding Experimental Middle School, when he ran into a boy so quiet he seemed almost transparent. Li Hebai, a boy who even hid in a corner when he cried. Shen called it love at first sight. Everyone else called it crazy. The second time was in the office at Cat House. Gripping a katana, he told a group of people who looked like they 36Reads—Score—14d adds
  41. 91 Our Love Will Always Be Sincere and Passionate 我们的爱永远真诚且热烈 Two Male Leads217k WordsCompleted A timid, delicate, flirtatious younger seme who works as a funeral makeup artist, paired with an older, versatile Taoist priest and funeral home director who can be wicked but is tender and good to his wife. This story is set in a funeral home and includes mystery cases and horror elements. There will be plenty of sweet moments in their daily life. I'm doing my best to write a sugary romance. No ABO setting. Lu Chuan and Jiang Yu fall in love at first sight, and their feelings are mutual. When t —Reads—Score—14d adds
  42. 92 My Roommate Is a Personal Trainer with Eight-Pack Abs 合租室友是八块腹肌的健身教练 8k WordsCompleted My Roommate Is a Personal Trainer with an Eight-Pack 41Reads—Score—14d adds
  43. 93 A Guide to Rating Beastfolk Boys 异种族正太评鉴指南 Two Male Leads369k WordsOngoing [Beast-eared loli boy + white-haired, red-eyed loli boy, interstellar, epic, villain] Why is my team full of adorable boys? I'm really not into loli boys!!!! Fluffy animal ears, little demon fangs, wings from the winged folk? I don't like them at all!!! This is the story of a loli-boy enthusiast who bullies the little ones while wreaking havoc across the galaxy, then gradually enslaves the entire universe. Detailed version: These are the worst of times. Conglomerates and the Galactic Council co 1.1kReads8.7Score11014d adds
  44. 94 The Fallen Sea 陷落海域 Two Male Leads240k WordsCompleted [Flirtatious, guiding top] VS [naive, pure-hearted puppy bottom] 1v1 + mutual pining + HE + each other’s only partner To avoid the risks of inheriting the family business and keep living as a “lazy fish,” Cen Yuelin made a decisive escape from home under cover of night. The unfamiliar coastal city was idyllic in the spring, but… he was as lonely as a dog. Following directions from a kind passerby, he hired a local college guy to be his “tour guide.” He thought it would be a simple cash-for-compa 12Reads—Score—14d adds
  45. 95 Be Good, Close Your Eyes! I Hypnotized My Desk Mate and Did Whatever I Wanted 乖,闭眼!催眠同桌后为所欲为 Completed Be good and close your eyes! After hypnotizing my deskmate, I can do whatever I want —Reads—Score—14d adds
  46. 96 The Behavior of Bad Dogs 恶犬行为学 Two Male Leads224k WordsCompleted (The rating is low because this just came out. Don’t worry, it’s worth reading.) (Content warnings: The bottom is a vicious, unstable mad dog, and not sexually inexperienced. The top is genuinely ruthless.) Everyone knows that Shi Ya went from a brilliant, noble-minded genius and savior to a mad dog who bites everyone he sees. But he commands a vast force, and whether they like it or not, everyone has to bow to him. Yet even the most vicious mad dog has a leash, and Nie Chengye holds it in his h 168Reads8.6Score—14d adds
  47. 97 The Stars and the Pretty Boy 星星与正太 Two Male Leads150k WordsCompleted 135Reads—Score—14d adds
  48. 98 The Disabled Villain’s Purchased Slave Turns Out to Be a Mad Powerhouse 残疾反派买的奴,竟是疯批大佬 Two Male Leads931k WordsOngoing [Two male leads, both powerful, unhinged, playing dumb while hiding their claws, scheming, sweet on the surface and ruthless underneath] Rumor had it that the notorious, powerful Li family of Jin City had a second son, Wen Yan, who was crippled in both legs. Kind and weak, sickly and frail, he was a white lotus born into the wrong family. Yet one night, he slipped away without telling anyone and ventured into the filthy underworld, where he selected Pei Jin at an underground fighting arena. Pei 7.4kReads9.3Score55314d adds
  49. 99 His Fox, Wild and Untamable 他的狐狸,野性难驯 Two Male Leads467k WordsOngoing [Dog-training fiction + two male leads + contrast + healing + happy ending] Six months ago, in the Dark Night Kingdom. He was Yun Jin, a calm and controlled master. He was Fox, a wild and untamable servant. Their unspoken master-servant game came to an abrupt end as summer drew to a close. Fox left without a word and vanished without a trace. Six months later, at Jiang'an University. Gu Huai, a medical genius, recognized the arrogant playboy. But Bai Haoting remained oblivious, pushing Gu Huai's 3.1kReads8.9Score30414d adds
  50. 100 Help! My New Boyfriend Is a Kissing Monster 怎么办!新男友竟是个亲亲怪 Two Male Leads250k WordsCompleted [Two male leads] [New love interest] [Secret crush] [Flirty tension] A top who acts like a harmless bunny but is really a big bad wolf × a gentle bottom Shen Yufeng remembered something a celebrity once said: The journey matters, because every ending is the same. As long as the time you spend in love is happy, the ending... the ending doesn't matter. That was what he thought during the seven days he spent moping after his breakup. Cheng Mubai never expected the person he loved to get drunk and t 165Reads—Score1714d adds

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