Novels like The Whole School Is Waiting for Us to Go Public, but We Keep Playing Cat and Mouse
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- 1 There Are Sweet Little Fruits in the South 南有小甜果 The school bully can go from fearsome thug to adorable sweetheart in a single second. When a terrifying new transfer student joins the class, the teacher specifically tells the class monitor to look after him. Everyone: It’s over! Our goddess is walking straight into a tiger’s den! Not long after… “Did you hear the class monitor and the transfer student went to play an escape room together?” Everyone: “Keep your dog food to yourselves! Don’t let the door hit you on the way out!” Don’t ask why th 499Reads9.5Score10114d adds
- 2 He's So Clingy 他那么黏人 Before he met Han Ruoxu, Jiang Qi skipped class and got into fights. He was a spoiled rich kid through and through, convinced he was the most handsome guy in the world, until Han Ruoxu taught him how to behave. Jiang Qi before they started dating: “They say you shouldn’t hit someone in the face, but I love a good face-slapping.” Jiang Qi threw a punch at the boy pinned to the ground. “I know I’m handsome. You don’t have to stare at me like you’re lovesick.” Jiang Qi smirked at the girls who were 2.9kReads9.1Score55914d adds
- 3 Secretly in Love with My Desk Mate 暗恋小同桌 On the first day of school, Shen Yinan and Jiang Qingluo were both labeled “top students” and “geniuses,” and also became the subject of a pretty big rumor. Shen Yinan, the male lead in the rumor, insisted that the truth would speak for itself and let the gossip grow more and more ridiculous. Not long afterward, another rumor spread around school: Shen Yinan was dating the most beautiful girl in the senior class? This time, to everyone’s surprise, the girl herself logged on late that night to cl 333Reads9.1Score10014d adds
- 4 His Little Happiness 他的小确幸 [Publication rights signed] Cheng Ran never knew she could fall for a boy as much as any other girl. We’re not in the same class? No problem, I’ll get into your class. Lots of people are chasing you? No problem, I’ll snatch you away from them. You don’t like me? Sorry, now that I’ve set my sights on you, you’re not getting away. Male lead: “Ranran, don’t be so assertive. Let me handle it!” The girl pursues the boy in the early chapters!! Both leads are top students!!! 370Reads9.2Score10714d adds
- 5 Sweet as Candy, Tough to Handle 可爱多和不好惹 Everyone in Ningzhong knows Jiang Zhiyan, the cocky and headstrong top student, is someone you don’t want to cross. But no one expected Chu Zhi, the bold girl from Class Three, to go out of her way to oppose him at every turn. One day, rumors spread that the big shot had been tamed by the girl: he walked her home every day and even carried her schoolbag himself! Jiang Zhiyan, the person in question, scoffed. “I’m not walking her home. I’m going home myself.” Everyone said, “Oh, so Chu Zhi is sta 321Reads9.3Score10014d adds
- 6 She's Sweet as Milk, With a Perfect Sweetness Score 奶味的她甜度满分 [One-on-one romance + sweet love + mutual healing] Ye Yuzhou is the school bully and top student at No. 1 High School. He fights, smokes, skips class, and does it all. One day, a girl transfers to the school. She accidentally sees Ye Yuzhou getting into a fight. Not wanting to cause trouble, she tries to run away in a panic, but he stops her… After that, Ye Yuzhou turns over a new leaf. Every day on campus, she can see him following a girl around, trying to win her favor. He brings her milk and 453Reads9.2Score10114d adds
- 7 His Burning Heat 他的小炙热 [Published in print] [Sweet Campus Romance] [Secret Crush Turns Mutual] [Silly, Sweet Romance] On the first day of school, Shen Nian was late for class. Luckily, a mysterious classmate helped her get out of a tight spot. Shen Nian thought to herself that if she ever got the chance, she would properly repay her benefactor! Later, Shen Nian gradually began to wonder why she kept running into this benefactor more and more often???? Until one day, Song Yu cornered Shen Nian outside the classroom. Hi 2kReads9.2Score25514d adds
- 8 Today, She's Strawberry-Flavored 今天她是草莓味 [Sweet and fierce top student girl vs. unruly, devoted fake school bully] Gu Shanxu, the school bully, was arrogant and ill-tempered. A saying spread throughout the school: “The weather’s hot, tempers flare. If Brother Xu isn’t smiling, don’t mess around!” But ever since a girl transferred to their school, Brother Xu had actually started studying and stopped handing in blank exams! On the eve of an exam, Gu Shanxu stared at his study materials with a headache, cuddling Jiang Wanning and wheedlin 322Reads9.3Score10014d adds
- 9 Hidden Away 偷偷藏起来 [An early work, with a heavy dose of brainless fluff. Don't read if that's not your thing.] Everyone thought this aloof beauty would be impossible to win over. But one day, the usually cold and chaste male idol became completely devoted to a little girl, bowing to her every whim. 272Reads9.0Score10014d adds
- 10 The School Bully's Romance Is Sweet as Can Be 校霸谈的恋爱甜爆啦 [Sweet, soft, adorable girl x roguishly handsome, scheming big shot] Blurb One: There's a cutie in the class, a sweet girl with a sweet voice. Somehow, she catches the eye of the school's big shot. He teases and bullies her every day, and worst of all, he's always pinching her soft, chubby cheeks wherever they happen to be. The whole class thinks the cutie doesn't fight back because she's afraid of getting beaten up. Then the truth leaves them stunned. One day, Song Zhouye pinches her cheek as u 1.8kReads9.4Score34814d adds
- 11 His Classmate 他的小同学 Who is Chu Yao? Ask any student at Nanzhong, and they'll answer: the big shot at Nanzhong. He's rich and handsome, the dream guy of every girl at Nanzhong. So he's the most powerful guy at Nanzhong, right? Wrong, wrong, wrong. That's not the way to think about it. Because... Because there's a little darling in his heart. You can mess with the big shot, but whatever you do, don't mess with his little darling. 1.6kReads9.2Score23114d adds
- 12 Sweet Ripples 甜漾 [Sweet campus short story + one-shot] [Both are each other's first] The first time they met, Pei Yu dragged Li Luo over beneath a big tree. When the discipline director came after him, lecturing him in a spray of spittle, Pei Yu didn't hesitate to step aside and expose Li Luo. She silently made a note to get back at him! Later on, Pei Yu tried again and again to hold back, but he couldn't resist teasing the soft and sweet Li Luo. The more he teased her, the more hooked he seemed to become. Then 1.7kReads9.4Score24814d adds
- 13 The Big Shot’s Little Ancestor Is Sweet as Can Be 大佬的小祖宗甜爆了 Honestly, one of Tao Ye's proudest accomplishments is that in all eighteen years of his life, he's never once dropped his arrogant, domineering, flashy, and impossibly cool persona. But ever since he met Wen Miao, who came from Jiangnan, the big bad wolf has turned into a little white rabbit. All he does now is act cute and beg for attention. He could rule the sea, but instead he chooses to savor the sweetness of love. Brother Ye's Guide to Winning Her Heart is now in session! Lesson One: What d 5.2kReads9.5Score75214d adds
- 14 Is the Fake Heiress Impressive Today? 假千金她今天优秀了吗 [Two top students + childhood friends of sorts + heroine who grows over time] Lin Yuejiu was adopted at the age of seven, and in an instant became a little princess. She had loving parents, a doting older brother, and even gained a childhood friend. In her second year of high school, the Lin family's biological daughter was found and brought home. As her place in the family changed, Lin Yuejiu willingly stepped aside for the real heiress. After she left, Lin Yuejiu devoted herself to becoming a 1.5kReads9.3Score13114d adds
- 15 The Badass's Irresistible Wild Rose 痞气大佬的撩人野玫瑰 [Print edition signed] [Stunning, ethereal, cool big sis]& [Arrogant, refined, handsome guy] [Both strong personalities + healing + ultra-sweet romance] Song Yin and Xiao Huan first met on the wall of Linjiang No. 7 Middle School. One was climbing in, the other climbing out. They met head-on, neither willing to back down. Song Yin: This guy’s got some slick moves! Xiao Huan: This girl’s got serious nerve! Every time they met after that, another piece of their public image fell apart: Could the d 2.9kReads9.4Score44914d adds
- 16 The School Bully’s Little Ancestor Is Back 校霸的小祖宗回来了 [Sweet, well-behaved top student Song × ruthless, taciturn big shot Su] Su Yue Bai was famous at No. 9 High School for being unruly and rebellious. The students thought the school bully would keep his distinctive personality all the way through graduation. They never expected it to change when a little fairy transferred in during the second semester of his sophomore year. The school bully chased after her every day, acting cute and begging her to forgive him, while she remained cold and unfeelin 5.2kReads9.3Score61514d adds
- 17 His Strawberry-Scented Rose 他的草莓味玫瑰 [Sweet romance + both leads are devoted to each other + healing + mutual pursuit] [Theatrical, depressed girl and cold, wild school bully] Scene 1: Jiang Qiyu looked at the girl, who was much shorter than him, as she said into her phone, “This internet café is pretty laid-back. They’ve got a kid running the place.” The girl sucked on a strawberry lollipop and looked up at him. “Hey, buddy, I’m almost seventeen. Can’t you tell?” Scene 2: Lin Yunchu leaned over her desk and asked, “How much does y 5kReads9.5Score53414d adds
- 18 I Cried in Such a Unique Way, the Campus Heartthrob Was Stunned 我哭的别具一格，校草学长惊呆了 Sweet Romance | No career ambitions, just love Lin Jianzhi is a crybaby with tear ducts that work overtime. She cries when she’s nervous, cries when she’s happy, and cries even harder when she’s sad. One day, the senior she’s had a crush on for years stands before her and offers her a pack of tissues. Zhu Liheng: “Could you stop crying?” Lin Jianzhi tries to explain, but she can’t stop sobbing long enough to get the words out. Zhu Liheng is about to lose his mind. “What do you want, exactly? Do 3.5kReads9.4Score48414d adds
- 19 Rice Porridge Is Actually Sweet 白粥其实是甜的 [The print edition of the same name goes on sale June 27 at 7:00 p.m.] Someone asked Zhou Yi how he felt about getting a rumored love interest from a teacher on the first day of school, and how he felt about becoming a ship on the school forum. Day one: We’re not close. Day two: Games are way more fun. Day N: Why is my rumored love interest looking at other handsome guys? Day N+1: A real man doesn’t back down. So what if I like my rumored love interest? Zhou Yi, master schemer: If the first coin 4.8kReads9.5Score71614d adds
- 20 Her Smile Is Like a Piece of Candy 她的微笑像颗糖 Xu Jingshu of Class 1, Grade 11 was quiet and cold. If she weren’t sent out into the hall to stand through every single math lesson, she’d probably be practically invisible in class. “Jingshu, Old Wei sent you out to stand again?” When homeroom teacher Old Ma brought transfer student Chu Youning to the classroom, he spotted the familiar figure and sighed helplessly. “Mm.” Xu Jingshu answered without much feeling, not embarrassed in the slightest by the presence of an outsider. Then came a monthl 4.4kReads9.2Score56814d adds
- 21 Seven Parts Sweet 清甜有七分 [Rebellious bad boy X spoiled little drama queen] The first time Lin Shixi met the school bully everyone talked about, she immediately got on his bad side. But with her survival instincts kicking in, Lin Shixi still obediently apologized Lin Shixi: “I’m sorry.” Jiang Ye: “I can’t hear you.” Lin Shixi: “…” From there, they kept finding new ways to mess with each other. The formidable Jiang Ye also secretly swore that if he ever paid attention to Lin Shixi again, he’d be a dog. Then, who knows 4.9kReads9.5Score84114d adds
- 22 My Deskmate Brings Me Light 同桌予你光亮 The physical book is now available under the published title Moonlight Comes for Me [The author's debut work. The writing is still immature, so readers, please proceed with caution] [School Life + Devoted Couple + Sweet Romance + Healing] Gloomy, cool, and gorgeous Orange Darling × Arrogant Young Master Mu “Brother Chen, the new transfer student is as beautiful as a fairy!” “Not interested. Leave me alone!” Later, Young Master Mu corners the little fairy in an alley and whines, “Baby, I'm sorry. 5kReads9.5Score70314d adds
- 23 Kiss You in the Breeze 随风热吻你 [The print edition goes on pre-sale at 7 p.m. on November 13, 2026!] The short drama I’ll Always, Always Like You is now available. [Double Top Students] x [Mutual Devotion] x [Mutual Secret Crushes] x [From School Uniforms to Wedding Gowns] x [Maximum Sweet Romance] x [A Fast-Paced, Secretly Satisfying Story] A sure thing to invest in! Blurb One: Gu Sinian was the universally acknowledged ice-cold beauty of No. 1 High School. Everyone said he had no heart. Then everyone pointed at Jiang Wan in 23.4kReads9.5Score2.9k14d adds
- 24 Waiting for a Midsummer 等一场盛夏 Print edition signed* * Xia Shi met Qi You when she was sixteen. The young man was dejected yet proud, carefree and unruly. He had a stunning face and an air of roguish nonchalance, as though he were just passing through life for fun. Countless girls liked him, but he was never interested and never gave any of them a second glance. And she was certainly not the kind of girl he would like. A stickler for rules, dull and boring. They should never have had anything to do with each other, until she 59.9kReads9.5Score10k14d adds
- 25 A Guide to Cuddling for People with Skin Hunger 渴肤症患者的贴贴指南 [Short dramas: An Unexpected Embrace and A Guide to Growing Into Love are now available] Xu Ning suffers from severe skin hunger, which makes her keep her distance from people for fear that she might accidentally let her secret slip. But the moment she meets He Lin, only two words cross Xu Ning's mind: I'm doomed! As C University's campus heartthrob, He Lin has never seen anyone pursue him so boldly. On their very first meeting, she corners him outside the restroom and asks, “Can I touch you?” H 17.8kReads9.5Score2.4k14d adds
- 26 My Heart Flutters! There's a Beam of Moonlight in His Eyes 心动！他眼里有一束月光 [Signed for print publication] [Rebirth + School Life + Healing + Inspirational] Gu Hanzhang is reborn, returning to the beginning of her dark life. In her previous life, a devil set his sights on her and imprisoned her in a gilded cage where sunlight never reached, making her his plaything. Back then, she thought it would be worth it if sacrificing herself meant the people around her could live well. But in the end, she could never see her family again while they were alive; her mentor died in 30.7kReads9.5Score4k14d adds
- 27 When the Clouds Are Deep and the Waters Clear 云深清浅时 Xiao Yunxing is the dashing, top-of-the-class heartthrob admired by every girl at school: someone to admire from afar, but never touch. Yet he smiles only for Chen Qinghuan, the “childhood sweetheart” who transfers to his school, and spoils her in every way. Chen Qinghuan is a proud, domineering, yet adorably naive math genius. Math is her talent, and loving him is her dream. She stays by his side, always. One waits, the other pursues, and together they earn places at their dream university. Aft 18.8kReads9.6Score2.2k14d adds
- 28 Into the Wild 见野 [The print edition is now available] Xia Wanwan died suddenly after spending twenty years tightening screws at a factory. To her surprise, she was reborn. But why had the factory director's son from her previous life shown up in this one? Jiang Ye, the big shot at No. 1 High School, had somehow taken an interest in Xia Wanwan. Everyone thought Xia Wanwan had offended Jiang Ye and that her days were about to get rough. At last, one day, Jiang Ye and Xia Wanwan got into a huge argument, and he 6.3kReads9.5Score1k14d adds
