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- 51 After Entering the Palace, I Can’t Shake the Obsessive Tyrant 入宫后,偏执暴君实在太黏人 [Innocent, healing girl VS obsessive, violent emperor] Shen Yuzhu was the apple of Minister Shen’s eye. From childhood, she had been different from other people. The physician said her mind had not yet matured, but the noblewomen of the capital secretly laughed at her for being stupid. Then one day, on the Empress Dowager’s birthday, officials of the fourth rank and above were allowed to bring their families to the palace to celebrate. Before they went in, Minister Shen warned Shen Yuzhu to watc 6kReads8.3Score61914d adds
- 52 Dust and Clamor, Far from the Sea 尘嚣离海 [Tragic, beautiful top student ✖️ born-to-win owner of an extreme sports club] |Clever, independent beauty Chen Jing & youthful-looking, genius heartthrob Lin Jiaxiang| Love at first sight, happy ending, 1v1, equally matched, each other’s first love, very direct Road trip ➕ city life ➕ extreme sports competition, emotionally intelligent, sound values No drawn-out misunderstandings, and not just a fluffy romance Volume One: Love Across Borders [Complete] Surfing Volume Two: Extreme Sports Competi 223Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 53 Farewell to the Phoenix Throne on a Peony Couch 牡丹榻上辞凤阙 Shen Wanning had lived in the secluded depths of the Shen residence for as long as she could remember, growing up alongside her half-brother, Shen Huaijin, the chief grand secretary. He always treated her with the distance and severity of an elder brother, convinced she was the daughter of his father's mistress, hidden away in the household, a stain on the family's honor. It was only when the decree accusing the loyal of treason arrived that the truth behind the massacre of her military family w 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 My Princess Consort Is a Little Lucky Star 我的王妃是小福星 My Princess Consort Is a Little Lucky Star 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 My Childhood Friend Was a Heartless Man All Along 竹马原是薄情郎 My Childhood Friend Was a Heartless Man All Along 25Reads—Score214d adds
- 56 Reborn as a Darling, Coddled by My Yandere Husband 重生娇宝,病娇老公哄着抱 [Powerful business heir + both leads are chaste + sweet romance + flirtatious push and pull + sizzling chemistry] In the eyes of outsiders, Xie Yu is the arrogant, cold-blooded heir to the Xie family of the capital. He keeps women at a distance and is utterly unattainable. In her previous life, she hated his domineering control and avoided him at every turn. On the night of her 25th birthday, a car accident left Xie Yu shielding her with his body as he fell into a pool of blood. “Jiaojiao, don' 7.9kReads—Score89514d adds
- 57 The Emperor’s One and Only: His Childhood Friend, the Beloved Consort, Reigns over the Harem 帝心独宠,青梅贵妃宠冠六宫 The rating has just come out, and it will keep rising [Traditional historical romance + palace intrigue and household battles + devoted to each other + alternate history + childhood sweethearts] [The female lead isn't a saint, and has a few tricks up her sleeve] [The male lead has a harem early on, but has never slept with any of his other consorts. He dotes exclusively on the female lead, one-on-one] Bai Shuyue, daughter of the Grand Tutor, and His Majesty Mo Xuancheng grew up together as child 9.2kReads6.9Score81414d adds
- 58 A Foolish Princess? I Married a Good-for-Nothing Prince and Won Both His Heart and His Fortune 傻子王妃?嫁废柴王爷我财色双收 [Book Transmigration] [No Space, System, or Golden Finger] [Both Leads Are Each Other’s Only One] [Mutual Healing] [Political Intrigue] Chu Yixiao asked furtively, “Xiao Quan, is there any way to prove a man’s innocence?” Xiao Quan replied, “Are you sick? Men have always been allowed to take several wives and concubines. It’s women who have to prove their innocence.” Chu Yixiao wilted. It wasn’t fair! It really wasn’t fair. Why could women prove their innocence, but men couldn’t? For the first t 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 The Reed Chronicles 蒹葭纪 [Childhood Friends + Love and Hate + Rekindled Romance + Sweet Romance + Happy Ending] Gu Jiaqi is decisive, while Pei Lang is ruthless. Despite their very different natures, the two once shared a sweet romance. But to save her family, Gu Jiaqi resolutely entered the palace and became an imperial consort. Pei Lang hated her for betraying him and using him as a stepping stone to power. He used his influence to make Gu Jiaqi Empress Dowager, then controlled her and the young emperor as regent. The 466Reads9.2Score11314d adds
- 60 My CEO Husband Is a Little Unhinged 我家霸总有点病 My CEO Husband Is a Little Unhinged 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 The Lazy Crown Princess Wins by Eating Her Fill 咸鱼太子妃靠干饭躺赢 A quirky foodie girl × a crown prince who says one thing and means another: transmigration + devoted romance between two virgins + lighthearted humor + one-on-one romance + a powerful team-up + evenly matched partners + a slow-burn love Su Manman is a modern food blogger who has chosen to lie flat. Her life motto: Nothing matters more than eating! “There’s no problem a meal can’t solve. If one meal won’t do it, then have two.” One day, she wakes up to find she’s transmigrated into the body of a 63Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 62 The Legend of Doctor Zhi 芷医传 Bai Zhi only wanted to be an ordinary doctor, but fate had other plans: she met Xie Heng, heir to a duke's estate. Xie Heng, heir to a duke's estate and a Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, had never failed to get anything he wanted since childhood. This is a story about a man falling in love at first sight, being captivated by a woman's beauty, and taking her by force. More than that, it is the story of a woman growing through adversity and striving to live for herself. Bai Zhi: “W 6.3kReads8.6Score72214d adds
- 63 Shen Tianyu's Goddess 沈天宇的女神 Shen Tianyu's Goddess is a heartwarming romance about Shen Tianyu, who meets the mysterious Lin Yuepao by chance in the city. A romantic yet winding love story gradually unfolds between them. With its relatable portrayal of emotions and keen insight into modern love, the novel shows the power of love and the little joys of everyday life. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 64 The Heiress Is Sweet and Obedient, and Lord Pei Falls for Her More Each Day 大小姐又乖又娇,裴爷日日沦陷了 [Cold, ruthless prayer-bead-wearing power broker × insomniac heiress and classical dancer + doting romance + six-year age gap] Gu Tangmian has been a pampered little princess since birth. Her flowing-sleeve dances have dazzled the capital's elite, yet no one knows the agony of lying awake night after night until dawn. Then, at a banquet, she was drawn into arms scented with sandalwood, and for the first time, she fell fast asleep on a stranger's shoulder. The prayer beads on Pei Yanlin's wrist 3kReads8.7Score33014d adds
- 65 Fearing Spring's Return: Half Longing for Parting, Half Longing for You 怯春归:半缘离思,半缘君 [Wild, Carefree Fake Playboy VS Clear-Headed Heiress] After dying, modern-day surgeon Su Qiao transmigrated and was accidentally caught up in an assassination plot targeting the Crown Prince. Thus began her arduous escape and fight for survival as a bride forced into an arranged marriage. Ji Minghan retrieved the fake bride from prison after her escape attempt failed and she nearly fell into the hands of human traffickers. She was supposed to be a pawn kept by his side, but somehow she became hi 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 After I Was Widowed, the General Wanted to Marry Me 丧夫后,将军竟然要娶我 After being widowed, I never expected the general to want to marry me. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 67 Miss Shen’s Days in the Palace as Everyone’s Favorite 团宠沈小姐入宫记 [Completed, so enjoy with confidence~] A daughter of the Shen family comes of age. At eleven, He An wins the Empress Dowager’s favor with a performance of “Longing’s Thread” and enters the palace to study under her personal instruction. She thought the palace would be full of schemes and intrigue, where she would have to tread carefully at every step. She had prepared for every eventuality, but why… is the palace nothing like she imagined? Empress Dowager: “An’er is so sweet and adorable. Let’s 1.8kReads9.2Score23014d adds
- 68 After Breaking Off My Engagement to a Scumbag, I Married the Marquis's Heir 与渣男退婚后,我嫁侯府世子 [Clear-headed, clever heroine who won't reunite with her ex + scheming, devoted hero who's been planning this for a long time] Before their wedding, Shen Qingyun tells Lin Yao that his cousin is carrying his child. He urges Lin Yao to be magnanimous. “I was drunk when it happened. My cousin is gentle and obedient, and only asks to be taken as a concubine. The child can be registered under your name. She won't compete with you for anything.” Shen Qingyun assumes Lin Yao will make a scene and get 3.9kReads8.9Score43114d adds
- 69 When the Soft, Tearful Little One Feels Wronged, the Scheming Prince Sweeps Her into His Arms 软软小哭包一委屈,腹黑殿下抱抱 [Sweet little darling vs. ruthless prince + palace and household intrigue + devoted husband + mutual devotion + both leads are pure + happy ending] After being reborn, Wanwan falls in love at first sight with the beautiful, aloof prince. What’s a girl to do? Naturally, she follows him around like a little shadow, always a sweet darling in need of a cuddle. Why is this little thing so annoying? Why is she always crying… Why is she upset again… Why isn’t she clinging to me today?… What, she wants 1.6kReads8.8Score21014d adds
- 70 Phoenix Roars Across the Nine Heavens: The Regent's Beloved 凤哗九霄:摄政王爷掌心娇 Su Chenya, the legitimate daughter of a military family, spent seven years pouring her heart and soul into helping Zhao Yan, a man from a collateral branch, ascend the throne. She cleared away his political enemies and secured his rule, then became empress, the mother of the realm. She thought their devotion to one another would be rewarded with a loving marriage. Instead, to consolidate his power and indulge his favorite concubine, he turned around and framed the entire Su family for treason! H 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 After I Transmigrated Into a Book, I Became the One They Both Wanted 穿书后,独占两人 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Had Them Both to Myself 198Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 The Sword Sovereign Who Cultivates the Heartless Path Has My Name Engraved on His Life-Bound Sword 修无情道的剑尊,本命剑上刻着我的名字 The Sword Venerable who cultivates the Heartless Dao has my name engraved on his life-bound sword 166Reads—Score314d adds
- 73 Peace and Worry-Free Days in Ning'an 宁安无忧 Peace and Security 702Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 Well, the Tyrant Flower of the Duke of Zhenguo’s Manor Has Been Reborn! 嚯,镇国公府那朵霸王花重生了! [Both leads reborn + sweet romance + cozy vibes + fictional dynasty + devoted to each other + ensemble cast] [Scheming, icy-faced hero with an uncaring father vs. beautiful, bold heroine adored by everyone] Among the noblewomen of the capital, who was luckiest to be born into a good family? Jiang Yuemian, without a doubt. Her grandmother was the emperor's eldest princess, her grandfather the Duke Who Guards the Nation, her maternal grandfather a great general, and her father a high-ranking offic 2kReads7.9Score31114d adds
- 75 The Sweet, Delicate Beauty Sits on the Cold Boss's Lap and Coos at Him 乖软小美人坐在冷欲大佬腿上撒娇 *A devoted, doting, fatherly man X a sweet, flirtatious airhead beauty *Powerful young heir of the capital’s elite X a pampered, soft-hearted sweetheart [Elite-capital romance + sweet, indulgent flirting + everyday sugary moments] [Age gap] [Both leads are inexperienced] Qin Lining was born into a life of luxury and splendor. She is a delicate beauty with exquisite features, smooth skin, and a willowy waist. At a banquet, Qin Lining quietly and obediently follows behind her brother. He introduce 3.8kReads8.2Score34814d adds
- 76 If We Could Meet as We Did at First 若如初见 [There is no such thing as love without reason. Every love is forged through countless trials and tribulations, bound together across lifetimes…] “How could I ever bear not to love you? We don't have nearly enough time together as it is. How could we possibly waste time not loving each other?” No encounter is ever a coincidence. It takes five hundred glances exchanged as you pass by in a previous life to earn a meeting in this one… If all of this is just a dream, I hope I can dream a little lo 31Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 77 Reborn as the Most Beloved Person in the Capital 重生后,我成了京城第一团宠 Shen Yunwan is reborn, returning to the moment she was born. In her previous life, she was the most esteemed legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's household, but her stepmother spoiled her, her half-sister schemed against her, and she ultimately died a miserable death in the Cold Palace. Her brother died in battle, her father was exiled, and her entire family was ruined. In this life, she is still sweet and lovable, but she is no longer a naive girl who lets others lead her around. From t 8Reads—Score12014d adds
- 78 The Far Mountains Await My Return 远山有归期 The Distant Mountains Hold the Promise of a Return 43Reads—Score314d adds
- 79 The Farmer's Wife: Her Husband Returns from the Dead 农门妻:战死的夫君回来了 Ji Manjing marries Nie Qinglang, her childhood sweetheart. Three months after their wedding, her husband is conscripted and sent to the battlefield. A year later, the county sends her husband's death compensation. His body is never brought home, and Ji Manjing resigns herself to her fate. For two years, she lives on the monthly compensation, dutifully caring for her parents-in-law and raising her younger sisters-in-law. Then one day, the man who supposedly died in battle comes back, and he's 383Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 80 The Regent’s Frail, Helpless Amnesiac Consort 摄政王那柔弱不能自理的失忆妃 Marriage first, love later + both virgins + a power couple “Who are you?” “Who am I?” Yin Sanmei has lost her memory. “I am Murong Qi, the regent of this court. You are my wife.” Yin Sanmei pauses, then touches her still-sore forehead. “Is that so?” “Husband, I don’t remember.” She was third in her family, so they called her Sanmei. How perfunctory… “Husband, I’m tired…” The regent scoops her up and carries her away… “Husband, I nearly fell…” The regent’s aura turns deadly. “Anyone who plots aga 353Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 81 I Got Rich by Siphoning My Boss's Good Luck, but He Thinks I'm Trying to Seduce Him 我靠吸老板欧气暴富,他却以为我想泡他 I got rich by siphoning my boss's good luck, but he thinks I'm trying to seduce him. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 82 The Scheming Heir Dotes on Me: His Little Darling 腹黑世子霸宠:我的小娇娇 Historical fantasy + immensely satisfying + lighthearted, no angst + wild imagination + two equally powerful leads Synopsis: Feng Qinghuang was raised by her master on a mountain for more than a decade. She never expected that the moment she came down, she’d become everyone’s darling. Before long, people had their eyes on her, and from then on, she couldn’t get away. After that, Feng Qinghuang was busy falling in love, advancing her cultivation, and taking down scumbags all at once. But... why d 307Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 83 The Crown Prince's Drama Queen Wife Is Seductive and Dashing 太子爷的戏精老婆又欲又飒 [CEO + Reborn + Sweet Romance + Devoted Couple + Happy Ending] [Drama Queen Heiress vs. Cold, Scheming Young Master] In her previous life, Qin Shuyi’s family was on the verge of bankruptcy. To resolve the crisis at the company, she was forced to marry Li Beichen. Forced? Not at all. She had been secretly in love with Li Beichen for five years. Now she could marry him and save her family’s company. She couldn’t have asked for more. But Li Beichen didn’t love her. No matter how aggressively she pu 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 84 Quick Transmigration: The Sweet Girl Is Hounded by a Lovesick Yandere 快穿软妹被病娇恋爱脑缠上了 Su Wan dies suddenly and binds herself to the Many-Faced Quick Transmigration System. She retains only her memories of modern office life and treats each mission like a project. To keep one world from affecting the next, she deliberately lets her feelings fade and clears away her memories after completing each one. A passerby at school, a sickly heiress, a rising star in show business... She changes missions often and identities even faster, focused only on earning enough points to go home. But 988Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 The Sweetheart Took Me Home, and the Chaste Tycoon Lost Control 被娇娇带回家,禁欲大佬把持不住 [Sweet and doting, alluring and flirtatious, devoted to each other, seven-year age gap, pure sweetness with no angst!] On a stormy night, Jiang Xiaoyue unexpectedly brings a man home. In the middle of the night, she sleepily heads to the bathroom and opens the door to find a perfect man with eight-pack abs taking a shower... “Since you saw me, shouldn't you take responsibility for me?” the man says, looking completely innocent. Has she run into some kind of scammer? “You even got my first kiss. 350Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 86 Everyday Romance in the Eastern Palace, Without Fighting for the Throne 不用夺嫡的东宫恋爱日常 (A note for readers: This is a fictional 1v1 sweet romance with devoted leads. No rebirth or transmigration. The hero falls in love at first sight and has been plotting for a long time.) Gu Xihe is the eldest legitimate daughter of the prime minister of the Great Xia Dynasty. Her beauty is peerless, as stunning as a peony in full bloom. Before she even comes of age, the young scions of the capital's noble families are already vying for her hand, and even the emperor wants her to marry into the i 3.5kReads8.9Score44614d adds
- 87 My Boyfriend Cheated with a College Student, So I Fell into the Arms of a Wealthy Mogul 男友劈腿大学生,我转身投入豪门大佬怀抱 My boyfriend of four years cheated on me with a bright, fun-loving college student. When I flung the evidence in his face, he decided to stop pretending. “Since you already know, I won't hide it from you anymore.” “Be the bigger person and don't make a scene. I'll still keep you around.” I asked to break up. He sneered contemptuously. “Who else would want you if you left me?” He thought that because I had no parents or family, and came from a humble background, I wouldn't dare leave him. But he 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 My Ex Became My Boss When We Reunited, and He Still Can't Forget Me 重逢前任变上司,他对我念念不忘 When a new CEO was parachuted into the company, Gu Chunxiao froze the moment she saw him. The new CEO was her ex-boyfriend, whom she had broken up with six years ago. Thinking he never wanted to see her again, she handed in her resignation. But he said, “Stay in your current position. Your salary is going up by 20%, effective this month.” Gu Chunxiao: “Deal.” No one knew she wasn't doing it for the raise. She just couldn't forget him. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 89 Back to the Seventies: Letting My Rough-Hewn Husband and Sister Be Together 重回七零,成全糙汉老公和妹妹 In my previous life, a young intellectual sent to our village fell in love with me at first sight and pursued me for three years. But everyone kept telling me that city people were promiscuous. They said that once he returned to the city, he'd dump me. He was only playing around. My parents married me off to a rough-hewn but wealthy villager, saying he was honest and would surely treat me well. The young intellectual soon married my younger sister. It turned out my rough-hewn husband had actuall 2.4kReads—Score1314d adds
- 90 Dumped on My Honeymoon, I Turned Around and Fell for a Top-Tier Star 蜜月旅行被甩,我转身和娱乐圈顶流恋爱 Bored, I picked up my phone and scrolled through Weibo. A sensational trending topic filled the screen: “Top-tier star Zhou Yichen embroiled in another dating rumor” I tapped the photo, and the female lead was none other than me... 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 91 After Swapping Bodies with the Male Lead, He Only Wants Me 和男主互换身体后,男主非我不可了 I’m the wicked female supporting character in a novel. To win the male lead, I’ll stop at nothing. When I finally lock him up at home, just as I’m about to force him into a life of sex and hate, our bodies switch. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 The Person I Fell for at First Sight Told Me He Was an Alien 一见钟情的对象告诉我,他是外星人 What’s it like to date an alien? Thanks for asking. I fell in love at first sight with one of this year’s freshmen. He was handsome and mysterious. When I confessed to him, he told me he was an alien. Wait, are excuses for turning someone down really this ridiculous these days? 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 The Person I Fell for at First Sight Turned Out to Be My Advisor 我一见钟情的对象竟然是导师 On her first day working in the lab, Tao Muxi fell in love at first sight with a guy in the elevator. She teased him, “You’re handsome and kind, classmate. How about we add each other on WeChat?” Without even looking at her, he coldly turned her down. Five minutes later, he sent her a friend request on WeChat. His note read: “Your research supervisor.” —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 My Best Friend or My Boyfriend 闺蜜和男友二选一 Xu Jie has been my best friend since we were little. But after I started dating the perfect boyfriend, she began finding fault with him at every turn and even threatened to end our friendship. “You have to choose between him and me! If you have him, you can’t have me. If you have me, you can’t have him!” As I cried my eyes out over it, my boyfriend showed me the suggestive invitation my best friend had sent him. After we fell out, I married my boyfriend soon afterward. After our wedding, my husb 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 95 After My Parents Kicked Me Out, My Next-Door Nemesis and I Fell for Each Other 被爸妈扫地出门后,我和隔壁死对头看对眼了 My parents said that if I dared bring my cat home for New Year, they’d throw both of us out. I didn’t believe them. But on the twenty-ninth day of the New Year, my cat and I were kicked out and left huddling by the front door. My archenemy, who was heading home for the holidays, happened to pass by and laughed at me, pointing his finger. Ten minutes later, my archenemy was huddled by his front door with his dog. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 96 I Pretended to Be an AI, and My Dad Sent Me to Live with the Man I'd Secretly Loved for Ten Years 我假装成AI,被我爸送到暗恋十年的对象家 The AI robot wasn’t ready to launch on schedule. My dad sent me to stay at a client’s home. The client turned out to be Hao Yichen, my high school classmate, whom I’d had a crush on for ten years. I hid my feelings and pretended we were strangers, but my rival in love gave me away with a single remark. I gave up pretending and timidly apologized to Hao Yichen. He promptly dropped to his knees on the keyboard and handed me a notebook titled “How to Stay Alive.” “I’ll stop pretending too.” —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 97 Bound to a Sarcasm System, I Tear into the Capital's Rich Heir 绑定反话系统,我爆怼京圈太子爷 I only wanted to keep a low profile on a blind date, but my best friend bound me to a “Contradiction System.” Every time I opened my mouth, I blurted out domineering, unhinged lines, and things spiraled out of control in an instant… I’m a spineless coward, pathetic on the inside, but a domineering control freak on the outside. When it came to the heir of a wealthy family, I meant to apologize, but instead I announced that we were getting our marriage license today! When his childhood sweetheart —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 98 Shocking! A Paparazzo and a Top-Tier Star Took Their Fake Romance for Real 惊!狗仔和顶流假戏真做了 “Top-tier star Jiang Wanyi’s career is in ruins! Rumored to be living with an ordinary person!” Why does that ordinary person’s photo look more and more like me? I’m a veteran paparazzo, so how did I end up being exposed by someone else?! And that top-tier star lives right next door to me! After discussing it with him, we decided to confirm the false rumor and pretend to be a couple. But… how did we end up turning this fake romance into the real thing! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 After Returning to the Capital, the Prince Won’t Stop Pursuing Me 回京后,王爷对我穷追不舍 [Bright and clever young lady × Noble War God Prince, Childhood Friends × Light Court Intrigue × Mutual Devotion × Made for Each Other × Sweet HE] A grand general grandfather who spends his golden years bird-watching, fishing, and slacking off; A clear-eyed, outspoken censor grandfather; A battle-hardened, burly duke father; A brilliant, high-ranking scholar brother, forever “sick with worry”; Gu Tinghe figures that with such a motley crew of relatives, she might as well join in the mischief. To 125Reads—Score—14d adds
- 100 An Arrow Falls, and I Meet You 箭落逢君 An Arrow Falls, and We Meet 92Reads—Score—14d adds

















































