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- 51 Be Good and Behave! The Overbearing Love of My Adorable Sweetheart 乖乖不许闹！霸宠呆萌小甜心 He moves through the smoke-filled, intrigue-ridden upper echelons of society, a master strategist, widely learned, and ruthless when the moment calls for it. She is an 18-year-old girl from a simple old town, living as she pleases: innocent, cheerful, lively, and resilient. Liu Chengfeng suffered from a rare illness as a child. After three days and three nights of emergency treatment, he miraculously recovered, but the underlying condition remained. He is usually no different from anyone else, b 468Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 52 Mr. Li's Sweet and Playful Little Wife 黎总的软萌调皮小娇妻 [Overbearing CEO + henpecked husband + ten-year age gap + brother complex + happy ending] No one ever imagined that Qiao Ran, neglected by his father, abused by his stepmother, and bullied by his half-sister, would one day catch the eye of Li Yuan, the all-powerful CEO of the Li Group, and go on to reach the pinnacle of life, embarking on a life as a thoroughly henpecked husband. “You have to be home by seven every night. No short skirts, no dyeing your hair, and most importantly, no seeing othe 1.6kReads—Score11814d adds
- 53 Coach, Don’t Hit Me! I’m Being Good 教练别打我很乖 Meng Qing never expected this. By night, Luo Yan, chairman of the Luo Group and a champion martial arts coach, would whisper sweet nothings to her. By day, he’d chase her all over the place with a little stick. She’d dreamed of slacking off, but joining the professional team and meeting Luo Yan put an end to that dream! “Meng Qing, that Ru porcelain tea set cost twenty-seven thousand. You’ll have to pay it off with hard labor.” “Meng Qing, morning run at six. Be late, and you get a swat.” “Meng 633Reads9.0Score10214d adds
- 54 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
- 55 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
- 56 Reborn as a Stunning Beauty, I'm Completely Ruled by My Husband 重生之娇艳美妻是个夫管严 [A sweet, flirtatious reborn heroine and a volatile, possessive, scheming husband, doting romance, and revenge on the scum] In her previous life, Chu Shuer was blinded by love and gave her heart to a scumbag. In the end, she and the man who loved her beyond measure both died at the hands of the scumbag and her half-sister. Reborn from the ashes, she would make those scumbags pay in blood! By day, she could outwit the fake innocent and tear down the rotten scumbag. By night, she was delicate a 31Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 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
- 58 Absolute Control 绝對掌控 [Two male leads] A supposedly abstinent (not a chance), outwardly cold but secretly scheming, paternal older seme × a proud, hot-tempered, high-maintenance young master uke The rebellious young master had lived freely on his own for years, with no one to keep him in check. Then his brother, who had been living abroad, suddenly returned home. Maybe it was something in their blood, but the young master wanted to dig a tunnel and take the long way around whenever he saw his brother. “You won’t l 106Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 59 My Tutor Is Strict 我的家教老师很严厉 Wen Xia, the glamorous and dazzling daughter of a real estate tycoon in City A, is hard to approach, with a sharp tongue and a blunt way of speaking. She is a sophomore at A University, while Zhou Ci is a freshman. By chance, Zhou Ci is hired as Wen Xia’s tutor and bodyguard, and ends up staying at her house. He is aloof, and both of them are prickly, constantly butting heads. Zhou Ci grips Wen Xia by the chin, his gaze icy. “Wen Xia, if I die, you won’t get to live either!” Wen Xia curls he 480Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 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
- 61 My Master Sent Me to Plato’s School 师父把我送进了柏拉图学校 My Master Sent Me to Plato's School 181Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 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
- 63 My Roommate Is My Uncle, and He Monitors Me and Keeps Telling Me What to Do 合租室友是小舅，监控我后天天管我 My Roommate Is My Uncle, and After He Spies on Me, He Keeps Trying to Manage My Life 552Reads—Score—14d adds
- 64 A Small Lesson to Keep You in Line 小惩以戒 [Older man + growing-up romance + discipline + a little angst + gentle restraint + reunited after a breakup] A kitten slowly growing up × a gentle, restrained fox · If you ask Gu Nian'an when she's most nervous, the answer is always: when Teacher Shen is angry. · “Are you admitting your mistake, or accepting your punishment?” Teacher Shen is always asking impossible questions like that. · “‘If we share this snowfall today, then we can say we've shared a lifetime of gray hair!’ This must be the u 2.4kReads—Score11914d adds
- 65 The Chief's Private Restraint 首席的私人约束 She is a wild rose with thorns, thrown into a rehearsal studio ruled by strict discipline. He is a legend in the world of dance, with a baton in his hand and no tolerance for the slightest lapse in effort. Everyone says that Gu Linyuan pushes all his students to their limits. Su Niannian refuses to believe it. She sneaks snacks, slacks off, talks back, and acts cute, breaking every rule he sets. Yet through his repeated reminders and strict guidance, she is polished into her most brilliant self 4kReads8.7Score35814d adds
- 66 The Rattan Cane in the Drawer 抽屉里的藤条 The Cane in the Drawer 3.1kReads—Score10214d adds
- 67 After Our Arranged Marriage, My Fiancé Keeps Me in Line on His Lap 联姻后，被未婚夫按在腿上管教 Sunny, bubbly heiress ✕ powerful top-tier big shot of the capital's elite circle [Marriage first, love later + two wealthy families + devoted romance + possessive, fatherly male lead] Fu Jingxi thought their engagement meant they would treat each other with respect and build a quiet life together. But after moving in with Si Yanli, she discovered that the dignified, refined big shot would help her put on her shoes and personally cook for her, looking after her in every possible way. Like a f 13.7kReads8.8Score1k14d adds
- 68 My Controlling Secret Husband Is My Boss 隐婚控制狂老公是我顶头上司 [Marriage First, Love Later / The Powerful One Bows His Head / Both Devoted Only to Each Other / A Gentle, Slow-Burning Sweet Romance] [An honest, timid heroine vs. an extremely controlling, scheming hero] Tong Yue has always been the well-behaved girl in everyone’s eyes. The only reckless thing she ever did was rush into marriage with a man she had known for less than a month. Gu Linshen chose her because she was obedient, sweet, and easy to control. Only after they married did she discover tha 8.8kReads8.2Score92414d adds
- 69 Punish Me Again? Your Sweet, Shy Little Wimp Is Here to Steal Your Heart 还罚！乖软小怂货，偷你心来了 [Reborn + rekindled romance + pursuing his husband + sweet love] Brooding, paternal dominant × sunny goofball who loves being absurd Before being reborn: Yuan Wuyou felt as if he’d lived the life of a villain. A father who died young, an abusive father, a brother with the world on his shoulders, and a marriage partner who didn’t know how to love. No matter how obedient or strong he was, it seemed he would always be abandoned. Then he died just when Yu Yanshu and the people of the world loved him 157Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 70 My Online Dating Identity Was Exposed, and Now My Icy Boss Is Spoiling Me Like Crazy 网恋掉马后，冰山老板宠疯了 After an Online Romance Reveals His Identity, His Ice-Cold Boss Goes Crazy Spoiling Him 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 Taming the Little Drama Queen 驯服小作精 A guiding husband seven years older + a clever, mischievous heroine. A down-to-earth story, without great wealth or grandeur, about the small joys of ordinary people. He loves her, gets exasperated with her, and spoils her all at once. Steady and reserved, with a thoughtful nature, he has a reassuring presence. When he is gentle, he takes impeccable care of her; when he is stern, he has an unmistakable air of authority. He never indulges her too much, but never grows cold or distant either. He s 302Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 Deliberately Making You Worry About Me 故意惹你心疼 When she was young, her two older brothers cared for her devotedly, but she was also trapped beneath layers of rules and expectations. She had to rein in her natural spirit, and spent half her life unable to act freely. Yan Zheng breaks the monotony and oppression of her life. In their spare time, he encourages her to let loose and have fun; when trouble comes, he teaches her that she doesn't have to suffer in silence or compromise. Little by little, he helps her grow into an independent person. 224Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 My Boss Is Actually a Taobao Customer Service Agent 上司竟然是淘宝客服 My Boss Is Actually a Taobao Customer Service Rep 147Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 Big Brother, I Won't Dare Again 哥哥，我再也不敢了 Big Brother, I Won't Dare Do It Again 530Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 I’m So Pathetic, My CEO Brother Punishes Me Every Day 因为太窝囊，被总裁哥哥天天罚 Because he's such a pushover, his CEO older brother punishes him every day. 651Reads—Score1014d adds
- 76 Reborn as the School Hunk: Sweetheart, Don't Run Away 重生校草：媳妇儿乖乖不要跑 (˘͈ᵕ ˘͈❀) [Reborn + Sweet Romance + Half-Raising Him + Farming] In his past life, the male lead was betrayed. Reborn, he takes revenge on the wicked woman, and wins over a small-town country girl, pampering her until she's a well-behaved little darling. The male lead is gentle and capable, with no golden finger (though he can be domineering when the heroine gets mischievous). The heroine is an adorable, sweet, slightly dim-looking girl who's secretly a top student (she's an obsessive academic wi 17Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 77 A Substitute Bride as Bait: The Imperial Uncle Seizes the Throne and Makes Me Empress 替嫁为饵：皇叔夺嫡立我为后 A tale of control and discipline at first, then a pawn who becomes a wife, with palace and household intrigue in full swing. [The gloomy, ill-omened Seventh Royal Uncle & the cautious little maid just trying to stay alive] Is it exploitation or true affection? Will they drag each other into the abyss, or risk their lives to protect one another amid danger and turmoil? He is a discarded prince, infamous and burdened with a fearsome reputation, from a desolate wasteland reduced to ashes. She is a 684Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 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
- 79 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
- 80 Growing Up Slowly with You 陪你慢慢长大 [A sweet, adorable little girl and an outstanding, powerful military officer and professor] [Ten-year age gap + growing up together] Gu Yunnuo was simply raised with a great deal of love by her parents, but she is no spoiled, useless brat. Luo Yunrui is a disciplined, formidable military officer, as well as a university professor who has mentored countless outstanding students and earned a reputation for educating generations of talent. An accident brought these two people, who should never ha 20Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 81 Big Brother's Ruler, Second Brother's Embrace (1): Lin Xiaohe Stays Out Late 大哥的戒尺，二哥的怀抱（一）林小禾深夜不归 Big Brother’s Ruler, Second Brother’s Embrace (1): Lin Xiaohe Stays Out All Night 1.1kReads—Score—14d adds
- 82 The Gentle Guy Became a CEO, and the Bad Boy Became a Henpecked Husband 温柔男变霸总，不良少年变夫管严了 Chen Su and Jiang Chenfeng are an utterly ridiculous couple. They take turns chasing and rejecting each other. After a long, melodramatic love story, they finally get together in Chapter 100. Jiang Chenfeng goes from a gentle CEO to a domineering one, while Chen Su goes from a delinquent to a henpecked husband. A little scene Chen Su: Jiang Chenfeng, cut back on the cola. Jiang Chenfeng: That's like playing the erhu on a grave. What nonsense. Then Jiang Chenfeng secretly gives up cola. Warning❗ 13Reads—Score214d adds
- 83 My Senior Keeps Punishing Me 学长总罚我 [Dance student heroine + choreography student hero + henpecked husband + keeping watch] “The most beautiful kind of romance is being at my loveliest when I’m young, and having you there to capture it.” Shen Nian and Song Jian met because of a photograph. Shen Nian never imagined that what she had been holding on to was someone else’s regret. When regret finds a way to be redeemed, they can save each other. “Shen Nian, you have to hold your head high out there, but let your guard down when you’re 1.5kReads6.8Score10114d adds
- 84 You Little Brat! Keep That Up and You'll Get a Beating 破小孩，不听话就等着挨打 After Mom got back together with Lu Chenyang, she left me in the hands of my half-brother to discipline. All those years of being left to my own devices had given me plenty of bad habits and a rebellious streak. I even refused to listen to my brother, so he punished me harshly. Lu Yu’s icy voice sounded behind me. “Looks like you’re having fun copying your lines, Yan Yan.” “Um... I... I wasn’t...” I stammered guiltily. “Then hand over your phone!” Lu Yu ordered sternly. “No!” I protested. Lu Yu’ 4.3kReads6.8Score29914d adds
- 85 Daddy-Type Boyfriend: Mr. Guo and His Little Darling 爹系男友：郭先生和他的小宝贝 A true-to-life story, with a dad-type boyfriend, five years older than her. He’s both her husband and her big brother, and he has to manage every little thing. Sweet and doting, no angst, and it’ll be updated regularly! 30Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 86 You Little Slacker, Where’s Your Report Card? 小学渣，你的考试成绩单呢？ [Secret crush + discipline + supervision + henpecked husband + modern romance] [Troublemaking drama queen × super student] Zhou Yusong, the top scorer on the high school entrance exam, becomes a neighbor to soon-to-be ninth-grader Jiang Chunyuyu. From then on, her days of lying flat and slacking off are over... Squats, written apologies, standing in punishment, and a whole string of bizarre disciplinary measures follow. Every day becomes an ordeal... Then one day, she realizes she has fallen fo 831Reads7.3Score10114d adds
- 87 The CEO's Mischievous Little Wife 霸道总裁的调皮小娇妻 A mischievous, adorable girl takes advantage of a man's drunkenness to boldly draw a huge turtle on his face, then makes a quick getaway. When he sobers up, he flies into a rage and swears he'll catch her and, uh, “spank her.” At a banquet, he holds her close, their cheeks brushing as he murmurs, “Wife, you ran away after doing something wrong, hmm? I'll have to punish you.” He scoops her up and strides away... 141Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 Reporting to Young Master Ji: Young Master Chu Is Addicted to Spoiling His Wife! 报告季少，褚少宠妻成瘾！ [Everyone's darling + married first, fell in love later + mutual salvation] This is not the original synopsis!!! The world is truly wondrous. In a vast sea of people, three strangers from completely different walks of life had an extraordinary encounter. Though they had nothing to do with each other, fate bound them tightly together. He was her domineering CEO husband; he was her second older brother, a teacher. One gave her a wonderful life; the other helped her return to school and learn again 23Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 89 Returning Branches: A Ruler Knows the Way Home 归枝：戒尺知归途 Gui Zhi: The Ruler Shows the Way Home The Fu family mansion is governed by strict rules. As the eldest brother, Fu Shijin holds the family's honor and disgrace, as well as the lifeline of its corporation, in his hands. Rebellious heiress Fu Zhizhi, naive and inexperienced, falls prey to the stirrings of adolescence. A schemer deceives her with sweet words, and her private photos are leaked, turning her into the laughingstock of the entire city overnight. The unruly youngest son, Fu Shiyu, acts o 107Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 90 The Big Bad Wolf’s Disguised Little Bunny 恶狼先生的伪装小白兔 [One-on-one romance, mutual firsts, sweet romance with a touch of angst, reunited after a breakup, healing each other] A girl’s youth should have been the brightest and most beautiful time of her life, but Mo Liuxia is dealt one unbearable blow after another. Her younger brother is seriously ill, and her mother dies in an accident. Forced to leave school and work to pay for her brother’s medical bills, she runs into obstacles everywhere because she is underage. Just as she is about to despair, 320Reads—Score—14d adds
- 91 The Beloved in Mr. Zhou’s Palm 周先生的掌心娇 This is a companion novel to Taming the Little Drama Queen, telling the story of Zhou Zhou and Su Meng. Zhou Zhou dotes on Su Meng and guides her as she grows, gentle yet domineering. But Su Meng feels safest when someone keeps her close to their heart. Su Meng is clever and has plans of her own. She doesn't depend on others or follow blindly. Zhou Zhou's love is always sweetly instructive and tenderly indulgent, with his favoritism tucked into every limit he sets. A grown-up romance about growi 373Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 The Palace Wall’s Little Troublemaker, Your Highness, Stop Hitting Me 宫墙小作精，太子殿下别打了 My name is Ming Huan. Father often says, "Our Huan'er must be joyful every year." Though I lost my mother when I was little, Father's love for me is so abundant it nearly overflows. Oh, right, I also have two older brothers. My eldest brother is a rising hero and a promising talent who accompanies Father into battle. My second brother is charming and has a remarkable gift for business, but firmly believes that wealth is merely something external. I'm different. I've sworn to become a little ri 48Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 93 A Rose with Thorns 玫瑰够野 Twelve years have passed. The pitiful little girl from back then has become a beautiful, bold rose with thorns, and he’s hopelessly in love with her... Liao Mingri (36): I never thought my sweet, well-behaved girl would turn into a wildcat! I love it... Mu An'an (18): Lord Liao, you’re old enough to be my dad! But... I might be willing to try dating a fatherly type... 867Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 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
- 95 The Madam Has Been Locked Up Again 夫人又被锁起来了 [Scheming, sharp-tongued little drama queen x lovesick, all-rounder demon king] The demon king's many enemies include a pair of twin-flower assassins, the little drama queen's former crush, my green-tea little sister, and a boss's apprentice who goes from adorable to lovesick... He is a barometer of the business world, the nation's dream husband who has captivated countless young women, an academic genius with a stack of doctoral degrees, a legend among assassins, and the leading figure in the 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 96 Impossible to Placate: The Rebellious Little Rose Won’t Behave 难哄，叛逆小玫瑰她不乖 When an arrogant old fox is led around in circles by a silly, cheeky little fox [Overseas Chinese businessman (scheming daddy) VS international student (pampered heiress), both each other's first, fatherly type, raising her, eight-year age gap, all sweetness!] * Li Sijia was raised to be spoiled by her biological parents and her stepfather and stepmother, all four of them conspiring together. Beautiful and privileged, bold and flamboyant, she's a curious little thing who believes that “the brave 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 97 Passionate Kiss REWEN 热吻REWEN “A henpecked husband” What kind of sparks will fly when troublemaking demon Zhou Xichen meets Wen Shiyan, her fatherly boyfriend? Ever since Wen Shiyan took charge of Zhou Xichen, he's been busier than ever. “No picky eating.” “No fighting.” “Pay attention in class.” Wen Shiyan has ended up living like a doting mom. But what can he do? He can only spoil her. 14Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 98 Qing Qing's Utopian World 清清的乌托邦世界 Wang Qingqing works hard to become the outstanding social news reporter she has always dreamed of being. Gao Yi is a gentle, strong, and normal young man who lacks emotional fulfillment because of his family circumstances. He is six years older than Wang Qingqing. He is good at guiding others, and when he is with Qingqing, he is a guiding kind of lover. Gao Yi has a bit of a doting, fatherly boyfriend in him, but he is not chauvinistic. He guides Wang Qingqing to become a better version of herse 277Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 My Sweet Wife Won’t Behave, So Mr. Mo Has to Gently Persuade Her 小甜妻不乖，莫总只好循循善诱 Sharp-tongued, scheming CEO vs. softhearted, troublesome heiress They’re each other’s first and only. “Miss, from now on, this is your home.” The CEO rubbed the young girl’s head. The girl stubbornly lifted her chin. “I want to go home. This isn’t my home. I want to go back to my own home.” The CEO didn’t get angry when she made a fuss. He simply indulged her, saying, “Since Miss wants me to go to your house and look after you, that’s fine too.” He’d quite like to see just how comfortable the Sh 338Reads6.6Score10114d adds
- 100 Mr. Lu's Private Rules 陆总的私有规矩 The male lead, Lu Zeyan, is a powerful business magnate: restrained and ascetic, with an intense desire to control and protect the female lead, Su Wanwan. The female lead, Su Wanwan, is charming and radiant, with a rebellious streak. Under Lu Zeyan's strict guidance, she goes from willful and unruly to learning restraint, yet he always holds her in the palm of his hand. Centered on “discipline and devotion,” the story follows Su Wanwan's repeated boundary-crossing and Lu Zeyan's layers of strict 27Reads—Score—14d adds
