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- 1 The Prince Teaches His Wife 殿下教妻 Reborn as the Crown Princess, she’s constantly kept in line by her strict husband. Made to kneel, copy out texts, and stay confined, she apologizes quickly, then breaks the rules again. He sternly teaches her proper conduct, but somewhere along the way, one of them falls in love. 138Reads—Score11114d adds
- 2 After the Little Puppy’s Divorce: Big Brother, I’ll Be Good, Please Don’t Punish Me 小狗离婚后：哥哥我乖，别罚我了 Si Tingting is nothing like her name suggests. She’s outrageously bold. As a child, she wanted Lu Yishang to be her big brother. As an adult, she wanted him to be her husband. Later, she tricked and bullied her way into overpowering her big brother, only to turn around and marry someone else afterward. When she finally appeared before Lu Yishang again, she tried to act like she used to, admitting her mistakes and being sweet, only to be told she had no manners. Lu Yishang lowered his eyes to her 5.7kReads8.2Score69014d adds
- 3 After Her Family Was Raided, Her Mistress Bought Her from the Music Bureau 抄家后从教坊司被主母买走 Bought by the Mistress from the Entertainment Bureau After His Family Was Raided 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Thinking of You for a Lifetime 惟念一生 A possessive, domineering CEO with a fatherly streak vs. a down-on-her-luck, sweet-natured secretary [Forced love + ten-year age gap] When people experience unforgettable love and pain in their youth, can they return to an ordinary life even if they get the chance to escape one day? The year Su Yinian graduated from college, she was lucky enough to land a job at the prestigious Jin Group. She thought it was something to celebrate, but little did she know she was stepping into a trap disguised as 246Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Sweet and Soft, the Reserved Lord Jing Can't Resist Her 小娇娇香又软，禁欲景爷折了腰 Main characters: Jiang Linwan and Lu Jingheng [Sweet Romance + Growing-Up Romance + Fake Siblings + Face-Slapping + Mutual Firsts + CEO] Jiang Linwan was taken in by Lu Jingheng, a powerful figure in the capital. She experienced passion for the first time at an age when love was just beginning to bloom, and after that, there was no turning back. Even if he was a big bad wolf, the little white rabbit would bite when pushed! Everyone in the capital said that the cold, aloof, abstinent Lu Jingheng 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Forced Indulgence: The CEO Only Wants His Sweet Little Darling 强制宠溺：总裁只做他的小乖宝 [Two male leads + both unhinged + fanfiction + devoted, exclusive love + younger love interest + raising him + equally matched + crossing the line] [Cold-faced beauty CEO, loyal mad-dog type 1 x domineering, protective, fatherly pilot 0] Modern AU of "Sha Po Lang" An affectionate airport photo sets the trending topics ablaze, and netizens uncover a shocking contrast: In front of the cameras, Chang Geng is a decisive, rising star in the business world, while Gu Yun is a cool, distinguished ace pi 130Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Beneath the Phoenix Crown, the Mark of a Ruler’s Rod 凤冠下，是戒尺的印 I transmigrated to the Tang Dynasty and became the most unruly legitimate daughter of the Minister of Revenue's household. The upside: I have a master's degree in history, so I know who makes it to the end. The downside: In the rigidly rule-bound Tang Dynasty, getting beaten became part of my daily routine. My mother beat me, my aunt beat me, the palace governess beat me, and even His Majesty beat me. They said I was an empress who grew up getting beaten. But I think Every beating I endure 55Reads—Score614d adds
- 8 The Little Pig My Brother Raised Himself 哥哥一手打大的小猪 A push-and-pull romance between a young woman and a mature man. She enjoys his care and special affection, while also respecting his principles and authority. Their chance encounter eventually leads to marriage. Female lead Spoiled by her family, she is rebellious and full of life. She loves freedom and acts on impulse. Easily touched by kindness, she resists being controlled deep down, yet instinctively gives in to the male lead. Male lead Mature and refined, he is exceptionally considerate and 3.2kReads—Score37914d adds
- 9 She Works for Three Men at a Doll Shop 她在娃娃店给三个男人打工 Timid, inexperienced worker x stern, lecturing boss Shen Yiyi: No experience with claw machines No experience in customer service Yet somehow, this rookie who knew nothing ended up thriving at a claw machine arcade. Can't win a prize? No problem. Big Sis Yiyi will help you! At least she doesn't have to deal with the backstabbing that comes with working alongside women, but playing along with men is exhausting too... The thing Shen Yiyi does most every day: standing in the corner as punishment. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Kirin Lin Lin Lin's Third Book 麒麟林林林的第3本书 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novels. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is my motivation to write, and I will strive to tell every story well! 388Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Wang Luoqian’s Love Diary 王珞倩的恋爱日记 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 368Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Mr. Gu, I Was Wrong 顾先生，我错了 He has always been restrained and self-possessed, unmoved by anyone around him. Only when it comes to her does all his self-control crumble, his instincts stirring for her alone. She is meek and timid, accustomed to enduring humiliation and giving way. Her heart is so soft she is practically a saint, and she has spent years trapped in the shadows of low self-esteem. With gentle patience, he guides her, slowly soothing the wounds in her heart and teaching 1.8kReads6.8Score16114d adds
- 13 Caught by My Brothers for Dating Young, I Had to Admit I Was Wrong 早恋被哥哥们抓包，只好认错啦 [Childhood Friends] [Older Man] [Long-Standing Scheme] [Lingering Tension] [1v1] The great wind rises, and Yun soars high. Gu Yun sneaks out on a date, and Pei Yang shows up uninvited. She scolds him, telling him not to tell her eldest brother. She thinks he's kindly helping her keep it from her eldest and second eldest brothers. Only later does she find out... He's been keeping his love for her secret from everyone. 107Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Three Years on the Job, Two Years Secretly Dating the CEO 打工三年，跟霸总偷偷恋爱两年 brat*daddy At twenty-three, Yu Nian met her “sir.” Back then, all she knew was that Cheng Ze was the young CEO who had just joined the company. Later, he barged into her life with an air that brooked no refusal. At twenty-four, their relationship became official. Under his meticulous “care” and strict “discipline,” her body hurt, but her mind and finances had never been better off. At twenty-six, she naively believed they loved each other enough. She carefully planned a proposal and laid her who 312Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 15 The Little Rules That Are Just for You 只属于你的小规矩 Su Nian has a secret desire: she wants to be utterly possessed and lovingly kept in line, in a unique way that assures her she is loved without reservation. Gu Chengyu has one unshakable principle: love means respect and care. He can’t understand, and can’t bear, treating the woman he treasures like a “punishment.” So she starts “misbehaving” over and over: arriving late for dates, wasting money, sabotaging his work… all to make him lose control and give her the “discipline” she longs for. But h 962Reads—Score10314d adds
- 16 Three Years After I Ran Away, My Childhood Friend Ran Out of Patience 逃了三年后，竹马的耐心耗尽了 [Childhood Sweethearts] [Forced Love] [Strict Discipline] [Mutually Faithful] The top student childhood sweetheart specializes in taming his rebellious, academically hopeless little sweetheart. From childhood onward, Jiang Luo was kept on a tight leash by Si Yucheng. As soon as the college entrance exams were over, she changed her college choices overnight and ran away. Thinking she had finally escaped the devil's clutches, she wanted to have a little romance. The price was three days locked up 6kReads8.4Score11614d adds
- 17 Bro, Am I Still Your Real Sister or Not? 哥，我还是不是你亲妹妹了？ Xia Shuwan has a brother, Xia Yuchen, who is two years older than her. He keeps a strict eye on his little sister, sometimes even slapping her when she gets out of line. But she’s always getting into trouble, and sometimes he doesn’t know what to do with her. After all, she’s his little sister! But change can come without warning. Something happens in their family, and the whole household is thrown into turmoil! 80Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 The Shackles of My Brother's Love 哥哥爱的戒枷 This is an intensely heartbreaking novel, so be sure to brace yourselves before reading, everyone~ “Big brother... have you ever thought about what I'm supposed to do from now on...? I'll... I'll spend the rest of my life drowning in endless regret and guilt... Brother... please talk to me... I'm begging you... please, just talk to me... You... you never used to ignore me... Sob... Big brother... please... Eldest brother~ Second brother~ Xiao Xuan really knows he was wrong... Xiao Xuan will neve 325Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 A Game of Light and Shadow 明暗拉扯 My new story is out! You can read it on Tomato Novels. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 4.1kReads6.5Score34014d adds
- 20 You’re Being Bad Again, Aren’t You? 又不乖了是不是 [Well-behaved but mischievous sometimes × Mean but genuinely devoted] The Jiang family's young master was born cold and aloof, barely giving anyone the time of day. But one girl was different. “How could my girl possibly do anything wrong?” His horrified onlookers, appalled by how shamelessly he took her side, could only leave in a huff. Jiang Linyi glanced at the guilty-looking girl with her head lowered. “What did you do this time? Tell me yourself.” _ Rumor had it that the eldest Miss of the 658Reads7.1Score10414d adds
- 21 Tame Me: Kneel, Big Brother 驯服：跪好，哥哥 [Content warning! This is a 1v1 female-led power fantasy featuring lots of scenes where the male lead is disciplined. They are pseudo-siblings; the male lead suffers, but the female lead does not.] Their first meeting in a blended family is a wary appraisal between a cold heir and a reserved, talented artist. A painting called Caged Beast lays bare his repressed nature, and a business crisis lets him glimpse her perceptiveness. The first seeds of their bond are planted. He is Jiang Yu, a man who 1kReads—Score—14d adds
- 22 A Good Girl on the Outside, a Wild Mustang Within: The Asexual Uncle Reveals His Secret Identity 假乖巧真野马，禁欲小叔掉马甲 [Education] [Secret Identity Revealed] [Coming-of-Age Romance] [Reunion After Years Apart] [Older, Fatherly Love Interest] [Age Gap] [Groveling to Win Her Back] [Rebellious Girl Pretending to Be Sweet ❌ True Fatherly Type Who Planned It All] Everyone in Jiangcheng knew that Gu Yanli kept Lin Yiyi on a tight leash, disciplining her at the slightest provocation. But no one knew that when Lin Yiyi discovered her online boyfriend was Gu Yanli, the mask of a respectable elder he had worn for years sh 3.8kReads—Score39014d adds
- 23 Daddy-Type Boyfriend, Don't Punish Me! Your Little Troublemaker Knows She's Wrong 爹系男友别罚啦，小别扭知道错啦 591Reads—Score10014d adds
- 24 Darling, You Can't Run Away 老婆大人，你跑不了了 [Marriage first, love later + possessive romance + a husband who keeps his wife on a tight leash?] A timid little sweetheart & a wild, wicked, devoted CEO In a moment of confusion, Wen Jiu gave in and agreed to marry Chi Yuhan. Everyone knew that Chi Yuhan had been secretly in love with Wen Jiu for a long time, but Wen Jiu didn't like him. Because of that, no one had much faith in their marriage. Not long after the wedding, Wen Jiu couldn't take her husband's overbearing ways anymore. On impulse 237Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 The Punished Official 罚官 (Alternate setting + discipline + romance; sweet and doting, not angsty; happy ending. If you’re in a reading slump, and the content warnings in Chapter One don’t hit any of your sore spots, why not stop and give it a try?) In M City, children who have just come of age but have broken the law aren’t sent to prison. They’re sent to a reform center, where disciplinary officers guide them as they grow. Love is a matter between two people. One of them has to take the initiative, but happiness doesn’ 11.2kReads7.4Score89614d adds
- 26 Surrender: His Discipline 沉沦:他的管教 My new work is out! You can read it on Fanqie Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 231Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Reborn and on My Best Behavior, Yet Sir Still Wants to Punish Me 重生后乖得很，先生还要罚我 Everyone knows that the second daughter of the Wen family, who spent many years away from home, is coldhearted, ruthless, and indifferent. She sent her own father to prison, left her seriously ill mother bedridden, drove her older sister to jump off a building, and did every kind of wicked thing imaginable. After being reborn, Miss Wen turns over a new leaf. She’s sweet, obedient, and well-behaved. Until a man asks her, “Rongrong, are you good?” Miss Wen, with a hidden weapon tucked away, looks 6.8kReads8.5Score71014d adds
- 28 Mr. Gu, Your Wife Is in a Mood Again! 顾先生，你老婆又闹情绪啦！ Modern romance, school life, Before marriage, she was meek and timid. After marriage, she strikes back hard. Before marriage, he was a wolfdog. After marriage, he's a puppy. They often act out scenes like, "Don't even think about sleeping in my bed tonight!" and "Honey, please don't!" 703Reads—Score10314d adds
- 29 I Consider It Fun 谨以为乐 When Cheng Yule first met Xie Jinxing, she had no idea he would change the course of her life. She was the kind of person who habitually hid inside her shell. She didn't talk about failing an interview, being under pressure, or feeling wronged. She thought bearing everything alone was mature, and that not bothering others was a sign of growing up. That was, until she met him. When she broke down, he would lay down three house rules for her over a video call. When her eyes were swollen from cryin 3.1kReads—Score20814d adds
- 30 Pretend Discipline 假意训诫 [High God x Little Immortal] [Younger love interest + past and present lives + mystery and crime-solving + happy ending] “My master is wonderful in every way. He just never says he loves me, so I thought... that in his eyes, I was nothing more than his disciple.” “To me, my master is a priceless treasure, the finest in all the world.” 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 My Captive Darling, the International Tycoon Trains Her to Tears Every Night 囚宠乖宝，跨国大佬夜夜训哭她 [Both are inexperienced + Controlling mixed-race daddy + Insecure, sweet little darling + Sweet pampering, no angst + Size difference + Age gap + Coercion + Nurturing + Discipline] Taming his little fawn. Absolute control and punishment are meant to give her a sense of security that reaches deep into her bones. The day her gambling-addicted adoptive father put Qiao Luling up as collateral on a high-seas cruise ship, she became a gift for the devil. Everyone in their circle says Huo Zhan has no i 276Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 32 Sis, I Know I Was Wrong! 姐姐，我知道错了！ The introduction has been revised. The main couple is older Xu Qinghe and younger Ye Yunyao, while the secondary couple is Shen Tong and Gu Wan. Not long after Ye Yunyao begins university, she meets Xu Qinghe again, and their story soon begins. 989Reads7.3Score3814d adds
- 33 Reasonable, Not Rude 无理不无礼 (This story is full of bickering from beginning to end. If you clicked by mistake, hit the exit button in the top-left corner.) At the welcome party, Xie Wuyang splashed Qin Zhili with cola. Qin Zhili said it was fine... Over the four years of college, Qin Zhili spoiled Xie Wuyang until she couldn't live without her... On graduation day, Qin Zhili kissed her. Xie Wuyang thought that was their perfect ending, until Qin Zhili took out a ring. Xie Wuyang ran away... Years later, Xie Wuyang returned 5kReads6.8Score53314d adds
- 34 After a Hundred Lashings from the Prince Regent, the Young Physician Escaped 被摄政王鞭笞一百后，小医女逃了 [One-on-one romance + mutual devotion + groveling pursuit + possessive love + woman disguised as a man] [Clear-headed heroine with a healer’s compassion VS cold, brutal, unscrupulous hero] The North Luan Kingdom had ruled the land for ages, but it was wiped out overnight. Corpses littered the ground, and the blood would not dry. A new dynasty rose in its place: the Li Kingdom. * Rumors persist among the people that the beloved little princess of North Luan escaped, but no one knows where she is 319Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Mr. Gu, Your Frail, Delicate Wife Is Unhinged! 顾先生，你的病弱娇妻是疯批！ My writing is amateurish, so please don't bash it. This is just a personal hobby. If it's not your thing, move along!!! [Delicate, sickly beauty with a dark side VS gentle, refined Chinese medicine practitioner] [Both powerful + partially reborn + mutual healing + mild coercion + mild discipline + a little angst + happy ending] Before meeting Gu Yibai, Chu You's world was black and gray. Her parents, whose marriage was arranged for business, had no love for her and wanted her dead. Her family wa 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 The Top Courtesan of Zuixian Tower: Young Master Pei's Cherished Beauty 醉仙楼头牌：裴公子的掌下娇 Lin Wanying transmigrates and becomes the daughter of a convicted minister, at the mercy of others in Yangzhou's Zuixian House. Barely arrived, she is pinned to a punishment bench and beaten for three days, nearly losing her life. To protect her virtue and stay alive, she uses modern methods to plan each step carefully. She auctions off her first night through a “talent bidding” event for an astronomical sum, then strikes a “perform, but never sell my body” deal with Pei Yanzhi, the third young 1.1kReads—Score10114d adds
- 37 My Younger Brother Keeps Pretending to Be Rebellious 弟弟一直在装叛逆 Brotherly Discipline | Sweet, Spoiling Romance A gentle, guiding older brother with a soft touch and a wicked streak × a sensitive, easily flustered, tsundere younger brother who’s easy to soothe Older brother: Gu Yan, the Gu family’s only son, a brilliant young man who excels both academically and professionally. A polite and refined talent in public, a gentle and reliable brother to his younger sibling, and behind closed doors… (President Gu paid hush money. I’m not allowed to say.) Younger br 1.1kReads—Score12214d adds
- 38 To Make Her Look at Me One More Time, I Raised My English Score from 30 to 130 《为了让她多看我一眼，我把英语从30分熬到了130》 To Make Her Look at Me One More Time, I Raised My English Score from 30 to 130 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 The Obsessive CEO's Possessive Love 病娇总裁强宠妻 [Obsessive love] & [Sweet romance] Everyone knows Shen Qingqing is completely henpecked. Even if she runs away, she gets caught and brought back for a spanking. One day, Mo Shaohan discovers his wife is missing and drags Shen Qingqing back. “Tell me, which bastard did you run off with?” The girl only whimpers and points: “Your mom.” Mo Shaohan: “I guarded against everyone, but who can guard against family?” Shen Qingqing belongs to Mo Shaohan. She knows her place and never crosses the line. But 99Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 A Father's Kind of Discipline 爹系的管教 By day, Jiang Yu is Xia Xia's no-nonsense boss, cold and distant. By night, he's her unseen watcher, keeping a quiet eye on her. When their double lives come to light, the barriers between them at work melt away, and their secret bond takes root. At last, they find their happy ending. 344Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Behave, and I Won't Hit You 乖一点，就不打了 Soft, adorable sweetheart vs. ruthless big shot Forced love | Age gap | Size difference | Absolute control | Both leads sexually inexperienced After the Shen family fell, Shen Rao went from a pampered heiress to a girl cast into the mire overnight. Just before she plunged into hell, the all-powerful man rescued her, only for her to fall into another abyss. “If you want to be with me, you have to follow my rules.” “Naughty little thing. You need to be punished!” He was domineering and controlling 6.7kReads9.0Score57014d adds
- 42 The Well-Behaved Little Darling: Why Does She Cry the Moment You Coax Her? 装乖妹宝，怎么一哄就哭 [Cool, aloof girl who pretends to be sweet x refined, fatherly CEO] [Sweet romance + older man + mild discipline + push and pull for control + monogamous, both each other's first] "Big brother, I'm very well-behaved." Online, Su Ningle sweet-talked Lu Yanbai and acted like a good girl. When they met in person for the first time, she didn't recognize him and treated him rudely. "I refuse to go on a blind date with you!" The cool, elegant man replied calmly, "What a coincidence. I had no such int 20.5kReads7.5Score2k14d adds
- 43 My Teacher Says I Won't Behave. What Makes Me Deserving of Love? 先生说我学不乖，问我凭什么被爱 [International Behavioral Analyst / Highly Sensitive Creator] [Bittersweet] [A Touch of Ensemble Cast] [All Characters Are Chaste] [Happy Ending] [Mutual Devotion] [Breaking Up and Getting Back Together] Shi Yibai is a world-class behavioral analyst. He was also Luo Tong's husband. Over the years, under his guidance, she gradually became more disciplined and restrained. She also learned to trust him, rely on him, and eventually love him. Shi Yibai thought he would never lose control. Until one d 22.4kReads9.1Score2.2k14d adds
- 44 The Empress Is Defying Her Superiors 皇后她以下犯上 The story of the beleaguered Empress Xie Chang'an and the ruthless Empress Jiang Jianxue. The whole book is wall-to-wall misery and chaos. This niche story isn't for everyone, so please don't hate on it if it's not your thing. Two female leads, transmigrate into a book, with a System. 2.9kReads6.6Score31214d adds
- 45 Young Master Jiang Favors Her? Was the Hall Master Punished to Tears Today? 江少偏宠？殿主今日被罚哭了吗？ [Two Male Leads] + [Angst and Physical Abuse (Read with Caution)] + [Brother Complex] I don't know who the main character is. I only know that everyone is the most important person in someone else's life. In an era like this, as first-generation experimental subjects with death always close at hand, everyone wants to find a way to leave a lifeline for the people closest to them. 20Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 46 My Third Book About Tendonitis and Neck Pain 腱鞘炎颈椎的第3本书 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 839Reads—Score10514d adds
- 47 After I Messed Up, He Held Me in His Arms and Scolded Me Until My Ears Turned Bright Red 犯错后被他按在怀里训，耳朵都红透了 After I made a mistake, he pinned me in his arms and scolded me until my ears turned bright red 448Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 What Happens Next After the Iceberg Hero Spoils His Playful Little Princess 冰山男主宠爱皮皮小公主后续 My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support gives me the motivation to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 The Abandoned Dog Effect: The Obsessive CEO Knows He Was Wrong 弃犬效应：偏执总裁知错了 ⭕️+Dual Male Leads+Xuanhuan Feng Jue was trapped in a greenhouse for five years, and freedom was all he yearned for. On the day he escaped, he rescued Jiang Tingxu from a near-fatal accident. By a twist of fate, he ended up under the roof of this cold and obsessive head of the Jiang family. Then, by chance, he discovered the secret beneath Jiang Tingxu’s aloof facade... “Be my teacher. I’ll pay you a regular salary as compensation. If you have any requests, just say so.” “Why does it feel like y 9.1kReads7.3Score1.3k14d adds
- 50 A Knockout! My Rugged Omega Husband 痛击！糙汉子Omega老婆 [Male-Male Leads, EABO, Mild Angst, Discipline, Interstellar, Prison, Size Difference, Wild Imagination] One is Xiuzhu, a 1.9-meter-tall teaching assistant. The other is Yan Qing, a taciturn student council president. One is a fair-skinned student council president; the other is a rugged Omega. One puts up a tough front; the other is defiant to the core. Xiuzhu is so insecure that he believes he isn’t good enough for Yan Qing. Yan Qing, meanwhile, is sensitive and thinks Xiuzhu doesn’t love him. 749Reads—Score10114d adds
