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- 1 The Tycoon Doesn’t Know He’s Been Scheming for Her, While the Cannon-Fodder Heroine Gets Kissed to Tears 大佬蓄谋不自知，炮灰女配被亲哭 [Everyday life focus / marriage first, love later / both leads are inexperienced / older man / sweet] [Restrained, scheming tycoon × sweet girl who replies to everything with the wrong thing] Su Ruan has always had everything go her way. Then one day, she dreams that she is the villainess in a story about a real and fake heiress. She learns she is the adopted fake heiress, and that she will later grow jealous of the real heiress, try to seduce a powerful man and suppress her rival, then die by s 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Mr. Zhou Has Been Plotting This for a Long Time 周先生他蓄谋已久 [Marriage first, love later + older man + from abstinent to insatiable + powerful man loses control + age gap + contract marriage] A self-controlled, refined capital tycoon × a gentle-looking but clear-eyed young woman The day Yu Haitang returned to China, Zhou Hengxu pointed at her on a whim at the airport. “She’ll do.” A month later, she became Mrs. Zhou. Zhou Hengxu was disciplined and refined, cool and noble, and famous in Beijing’s elite circles for his restraint. He spoke politely, always 6.2kReads8.0Score61814d adds
- 3 The Longer the Marriage, the Sweeter the Love 婚久必熟 Marriage First, Love Later | Sharp-Tongued, Funny, and Thoughtful | A Tense Push and Pull | Both Pure On the eve of signing the marriage papers, Lu Jin was told at the last minute that her arranged-marriage partner had changed. Instead of the refined and elegant eldest son of the He family, she was to marry He Siting, the family's second son, rumored to be arrogant, unruly, and fickle. The Lu family was marrying up as it was, and she had no choice. She simply said, “Fine by me.” - But by the tim 735Reads6.8Score10014d adds
- 4 Divorced for Three Years! The Scheming Movie Emperor Pursues His Runaway Sweetheart 离婚三年！腹黑影帝倒追逃爱甜妻 [Rekindled Romance + Dating Show + Sweet Romance + Showbiz + One-on-One, Both Pure] A reserved, deeply devoted actor who can spot a fake from a mile away, and a B-list actress who takes life as it comes. On a dating show, the actress runs into her actor ex-husband for the first time in three years. They had secretly married, but she’d ended things with a few harsh words. She expects him to give her a hard time and mock her. Instead, he puts his pride aside, cooks for her, helps her bundle up whe —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 A Contract Marriage Turns Into Real Love 契约夫妻动真情 [Both are romantically inexperienced + marriage before love + domineering CEO + sweet HE] A gentle, slow-blooming love story. After getting married, Yu Sining only wants them to keep out of each other’s way, but Song Qiyuan insists on getting closer, step by step. He moves forward, and she retreats. She thinks she’ll never fall for him. But her guarded heart is gradually worn down by his tender affection. We should have been two parallel lines that never met, yet fate drew us together. Yu Sining —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 My Heartbeat Was Planned from the Start, but It Loses Control Only for You 早有预谋的心跳只为你失控 “I wanted to stay away from you, but you kept walking into my world, until you became my whole world.” When she discovers that her “roommate” is actually the most powerful man in the city, a sweet romance that began with an “accident” quietly unfolds. [Heroine] Gu Nianchu, 27, deputy editor at an independent magazine on the verge of bankruptcy. Smart and independent, she has lost faith in love after a failed relationship. [Hero] Lu Hengyu, 29, heir to a business empire. He seems cold and dista —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 I Had a Whirlwind Wedding with a Tycoon's Heir 我闪婚了个豪门继承人 (Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + one-on-one) To raise 100,000 yuan for her gravely ill grandmother’s surgery, hairpin artisan Mu Qiao hastily marries a handsome, wealthy young man. She expects nothing more than a marriage of convenience, but he ends up doting on her like she’s the most precious thing in the world. “Director, Madam trashed the film set.” “Let her. If that’s not enough, she can trash a few more.” “Director, Madam hit the most celebrated socialite in the capital.” “Ask 16Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 8 Trouble in Hong Kong Nights 港夜有惑 [Bickering Couple + Devoted to Each Other + Lighthearted and Cozy + Slow-Burning Romance + Pure Sweetness, No Angst] When Qiao Zhiyu and Chi Shuli first met, they fought over a steak. After all that commotion, she thought he was a scammer, and he thought she was scary. Neither made a good first impression. Qiao Zhiyu got a new boss. She smiled brightly at him on the surface, but secretly wanted to kick him over. If murder weren't against the law, Chi Shuli would be her first victim! They bicker 384Reads—Score10914d adds
- 9 My Flash Marriage Partner Is So Clingy 闪婚对象太粘人 During the day, Xia Yuanchen grabbed a man and said: “Hello, sir. Want to get married on a whim?” “Sure.” That night, the man kissed Xia Yuanchen and said: “Wifey, shall we consummate our marriage?” “Hm?” The author’s introduction is terrible, so please head to the main story and see for yourself~ 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 I Woke Up to Find My Online Dating Partner Was My Archrival 睡醒后，发现网恋对象竟是死对头 [Radiant heiress × sharp-tongued but soft-hearted young master] [Mutually devoted, one-on-one romance + groveling arc + powerful man bows his head + rivals compete for her] Qiao Zhiyi comes from one of the most powerful families in the country. With fair skin, stunning looks, and long legs, she's adored by all and truly the belle of the ball. Fu Xizhou is the feared young master of the capital's elite circle. Arrogant and unruly, he can't stand Qiao Zhiyi's princess-like temper. Everyone agrees 111Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 My Frail Wife Is Too Sweet: Third Master Can’t Stop Pampering Her 病弱老婆太娇气，三爷会哄不会停 [Everyday Romance / Older Man / Mutual Firsts / Powerful Man Bows His Head] Yu Sui was the real daughter of the Song family, switched at birth. When she was finally brought back into the family, she was forced to switch weddings with the fake heiress. Her new husband, Huo Sichen, was notorious in the capital for being cold-blooded and violent, with ruthless methods. Everyone kept their distance from him. She had been frail and sickly since childhood, pampered and delicate, and she made no effort 13.5kReads8.1Score1.8k14d adds
- 12 My Ex's Uncle Is Cool, Aloof, and Irresistibly Flirtatious 前任小舅舅冷欲又会撩 [Marriage first, love later + the powerful man bows his head + two strong leads + intelligent characters who don't let themselves be wronged + a man who says one thing but means another, and a forced romance + revenge, face-slapping, and taking down scum] [She became his weakness, but she's no angel...] “Be honest. Are you impotent?” “Heh. You have no idea what you're getting yourself into, little thing...” They spent a passionate night together. Little did Song Ning know that the man she'd work 96Reads7.8Score—14d adds
- 13 A Triumphant Return from Prison: President Li, Get Lost! 狱中强势回归，厉总，请滚远点！ Also known as: “Mr. Li, Are You Ready to Fall for Me?” [She suffers first, then he does (both only mildly); mostly sweet + marriage first, love later + his long road to winning her back + mystery and revenge (with a lighthearted, comedic tone)] [Smart, cool, and beautiful heroine + cold, chaste hero] On the day Yan Qinghe is released from prison, freedom is not what awaits her. Instead, she walks straight into an even greater conspiracy. In the pitch-black room, Yan Qinghe can sense the fury ra —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Mr. Gu’s Beloved Is Throwing a Tantrum 顾总的心尖宠要闹了 Main characters: Jiang Nuan and Gu Can [Both virgins + one-on-one romance + sweet little love story + completed] [Strong-willed first love turned wife vs. scheming, devoted-to-his-wife CEO] To save her family's company, Jiang Nuan has no choice but to enter a business marriage with a stranger she's never even met. A single agreement intertwines their fates. She is the utterly ordinary eldest daughter of the Jiang family. He is the untouchable CEO of the Gu Group. In his heart, there's a first lo 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 I Fooled My Archrival for Three Years! He Went Mad After Recovering His Memories 骗死对头三年！他恢复记忆后疯了 He tricked his sworn enemy for three years! After regaining his memories, he went mad 959Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 After Our Marriage Alliance: Becoming Lord Lu of the Capital's Beloved Wife! 联姻后：成为京市陆爷的小娇妻！ [Marriage First, Love Later] [Arranged Marriage and Whirlwind Wedding] [Showbiz] [Flirting and Sweet-Talking] [Sweet Romance] After four years of studying abroad, Xi Zhiyu's first task upon returning home is to take on the business marriage arranged by her family. Her match is Lu Yanci, a cold and restrained top power player who commands immense influence in the capital. Before the wedding, they agree: A marriage contract, each getting what they need, no interference, and mutual respect. He'll 7.4kReads—Score87514d adds
- 17 A Hilarious Flash Marriage: The Cold-Faced Detective Dotes on Her Like Crazy 乌龙闪婚：冷面刑侦大佬疯狂偏宠 Genius forensic doctor little fox × double-faced police leader in power #Marriage first, love later #Sweet romance with a realistic feel #Both untouched #Fall for each other One drunken accident, one mistaken whirlwind marriage. Jian Chi, a genius forensic doctor, accidentally got a marriage license with the childhood friend of the man she’d been set up to marry. After the wedding, two huge shocks left her stunned. 1. The man absolutely refused to divorce her. 2. He turned out to be her direct s 5.4kReads8.0Score95114d adds
- 18 The Top-Tier Star Is My Contract Husband 顶流影帝是我的契约丈夫 [Marriage first, love later + both leads are sexually inexperienced + sweet romance + age gap + love grows over time] [An outwardly cold, nurturing husband-like top-tier star x a socially anxious artist with a perfect score in obliviousness] On a drizzly day in May, a marriage certificate landed out of nowhere on her drawing board. Names on the certificate: Wen Zhiwei and Lu Yujue. The photo was a composite. The people were strangers. The marriage was real. He was a top-tier star who had won eve —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 We're Newlyweds, Mr. He, Don't Get Hooked on Me Every Night! 新婚而已，贺总别夜夜上瘾！ The rating has only just appeared, but may rise later [Marriage First, Love Later | Five-Year Age Gap | Powerful Man Bows His Head | Sweet Romance, Both Pure | Intense Possessiveness | Electric Chemistry] Powerful business tycoon × Bright, resilient sweetheart Sold by the Song family into one of Yancheng’s most powerful families, Song Zhimo dies in an “accident” not long afterward. Reborn on her wedding night, her refined, aloof husband gets straight to the point. “Shall we begin?” They share on 4.6kReads8.7Score50114d adds
- 20 Oh No! My Nemesis Kissed Me Breathless, and Now I Can’t Get Away 糟糕！被死对头亲到缺氧跑不掉了 Beloved by all | Locked-room confinement | Secret crush | Bright, spirited heiress x cool, reserved man with a hidden passionate side In the blink of an eye, Nan Hua transmigrates nineteen years into the future. There’s no good news. The bad news just keeps piling up. 1: Her sworn enemy transmigrated with her. 2: She and her sworn enemy are now married, and he has her pinned down, kissing her until she can’t breathe! 3: Between adopted sons and daughters and biological children, she has four kid 213Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 21 A Contract Wife with No Plans to Fall in Love, and a Chaste Big Shot Who Can’t Get Enough of Her 契约妻子不谋爱，禁欲大佬馋疯了 Aloof, chaste male lead × Clear-headed, independent top student female lead Marriage first, love later | Contract marriage | Everyday push and pull | A gentle, slow-blooming sweet romance When Meng Chenyu and Su Ye signed their contract, the terms were crystal clear: they would be husband and wife in name only, and neither would fall in love. Everyone said he was aloof, chaste, and uninterested in women, a block of ice that would never melt. Su Ye behaved herself and honored their agreement, nev 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Married Beneath the Moon 揽月成婚 A resilient, bright, lively little firecracker × a composed, scheming man in power who is actually childish, clingy, and jealous [Love after marriage, a wealthy-family alliance, older man, both leads’ first love, a slow-burn, extra-sweet romance] - In the third year of their marriage, the man who had gone overseas to build his career suddenly returned. It seemed like everything had changed. Something was off! How could a man be this clingy? At first, he didn’t care whether she might actually mak 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 On My Wedding Night, the Comatose Third Master Pulled Me Into His Arms 替嫁夜，植物人三爷拽我入怀 [Money-loving miracle doctor × obsessive powerful man pretending to be ill] [Substitute marriage + love after marriage + miracle doctor + secret identity + sweet romance] Jiang Nanxing married in someone else’s place to bring good fortune, becoming the wife of the Shen family’s Third Master, who had been in a coma for three years. She planned to collect her consultation fee and run, but on their wedding night a burning hand pulled her into an embrace “Don’t go.” Jiang Nanxing was startled. Had t 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Pregnant with the Heir to a Wealthy Family, I Ran Away 怀着豪门继承人的崽崽，我跑了 Synopsis: [Sweet romance + marriage first, love later + angst in the later chapters; domineering CEO pursues his wife relentlessly] A domineering CEO pursues his adorable wife. He follows her around every day, demanding kisses and cuddles, clingy as chewing gum. He keeps distracting the heroine, who is focused on her career. Then his first love, a socialite, reappears, and the CEO husband decides to put his wife to the test. The result? He accidentally lets his pregnant wife run off first... Now 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 For Her, the Billionaire CEO Goes Wild and Loves Her Fiercely 为她疯批亿万总裁狠狠爱 [Sweet romance + obsessive love + domineering CEO + workplace] [A heroine who can be playful, cool, clever, and spirited VS a devoted hero who only dotes on her] To save her father's company, Gu Xiyu enters into a two-year contract with Sheng Zongxi. Sheng Zongxi is one of Linhai City's most powerful men, the fourth son of the Sheng family. He rules the business world with an iron fist, decisive and ruthless. As the contract's end draws near, Gu Xiyu wonders whether they should go their separate 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 On the Day I Ran from My Wedding, I Fell in Love at First Sight with My Arranged Match 逃婚当天，我对联姻对象一见钟情 [The low rating is only because there aren't many ratings yet o(╥﹏╥)o] [Marriage first, love later + Complete strangers at first, no secret crushes + Healing sweet romance + Slow burn + Love grows gradually + One-on-one, both leads are virgins and each other's first love + Three-year age gap + Love at first sight for both + Both leads speak their minds!!] [Delicate beauty vs. older, dependable caretaker type] At 24, Ming Yan's childhood betrothed showed up at her door. She'd originally been plan 2.9kReads8.8Score45314d adds
- 27 Ninth Master Loses Control: His Wild, Obsessive Wife Turns the World Upside Down 九爷失控诱哄：疯批娇妻野翻天 [A scheming, beautiful madwoman deliberately seduces him VS a celibate tycoon who lures her in with irresistible tenderness] [Marriage first, love later + intense push and pull + sweet romance + contract marriage + both virgins and equally matched + a black-hearted sweet girl + heroine with multiple secret identities + ten-year age gap] On the day Ruan Lanyin got engaged to her scumbag fiancé, she sought out his older brother, Shen Chiyu. Shen Chiyu grabbed her by the wrist. “You’re using me to 4.6kReads8.8Score46514d adds
- 28 A Year After My Flash Marriage to Mr. Huo, He Refused to Let Me Go 和霍总闪婚一年后，他不愿分开了 The proud, devoted CEO Huo Yining X the beautiful, innocent Shu Mingming. Huo Yining meets Shu Mingming when she takes a part-time job as a tutor. He proposes a one-year flash marriage, but when the year is up, he can't bear to let her go. Both leads have had previous relationships. 55Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Her Heart Has No Shore 她心无岸 21Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 30 Addicted After Marriage: Mr. Pei, Please Show Some Restraint 婚后上瘾，裴先生请节制 [Married First, Love Later | Slow-Burning Romance | Both Pure | Six-Year Age Gap] They meet at noon and register their marriage that afternoon. Wen Ning, who graduated and started her job just a few months ago, suddenly becomes the envy of everyone as Mrs. Pei. But this absurd marriage is merely a bargaining chip, with her standing in for the older sister who ran away from her wedding, all to satisfy her father’s ambition to attach himself to the powerful. Pei Yuxiao is the most powerful young 15kReads7.1Score1.6k14d adds
- 31 Partners in a Secret Marriage 偷婚共犯 [Secret Marriage / Flash Marriage / Marriage First, Love Later / Devoted to Each Other / Sweet Romance] Wan Bao'er Bowie (looks like a delicate sweetheart, but is secretly freakishly strong) x Xiao Zhansen (appears chaste and restrained, but is actually scheming and secretly flirtatious) With an older sister who earned her government post through sheer ability and strives to excel at everything, and a younger brother burdened with carrying on the family line and inheriting the family business, W 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 My Young Wife: The Scheming CEO Spoils Her Rotten! 娇妻还小：腹黑总裁宠坏了！ “With me here, you can do anything you want, sweetheart.” The mysterious man, who stood at the pinnacle of power and wealth, pinned her in a corner and gently murmured as his thumb brushed her earlobe. Su Wantang raised an eyebrow. “Anything?” Mo Sihan replied, “Anything.” And so the dignified head of the Mo family embarked on a one-way road of cleaning up his beloved wife’s messes every single day, and took great pride and pleasure in it… 292Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 33 When Roses Meet Sandalwood 当玫瑰遇见檀香 [Marriage first, love later + arranged marriage + both leads are each other’s first and only] Just before graduation, Su Nianzhao discovers that her childhood sweetheart and fiancé has been cheating. She decisively calls off the engagement. She is a rose with thorns, unwilling to be trapped in a swamp of lies. Her family quickly arranges a blind date. The match is Lu Yanshen, Wall Street’s notorious “Cold Yama.” Rumor has it he is ruthless and decisive, aloof and abstinent, like ancient sandalwo 12.6kReads8.5Score1.3k14d adds
- 34 After Their Flash Marriage, the Cold President Jiang Turns into a Wife-Doting Maniac 闪婚后，高冷江总变宠妻狂魔 [Sweet Romance + Marriage First, Love Later + Both Pure] The cold, self-controlled CEO falls hard in one night and turns into a devoted husband. Jiang Tianchen, heir to one of the wealthiest families and head of the Jiang Group, is decisive and ruthless. After an accident leaves him sleeping with the eldest daughter of the Su family, he spends one passionate night with her. At twenty-eight, it's his first taste of intimacy, and he can't get enough. He's determined to keep her by his side. Su Xin 160Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 35 The CEO's Precious Beloved 总裁的宝贝宠妻 [Sweet romance with a satisfying payoff + mutually devoted couple + sickeningly sweetଓ⁾⁾] After her scumbag boyfriend of three years betrayed her, she went to a bar with her best friend to drink her sorrows away. Drunk, she wound up sleeping with “the guy from the restroom”… But she never imagined that the “guy from the restroom” would turn out to be Gu Siting, a powerful and famous figure in the empire. He could turn the clouds with one hand and the rain with the other, and held sway over half 48Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Giving Her a Little Breathing Room 予她人间松弛 Everyone in the city knows that after getting married, the head of the Shi family, Shi Yan'an, became clingy. He talks too much, gets jealous easily, and is wildly possessive. His every thought and feeling revolves around Fang Ruoning. He pursues her wholeheartedly, giving her every bit of tenderness and affection he has. But no one knows The blissful marriage everyone envies has always been a one-man show, fueled by his devotion alone. Later, on a rainy night, they face off. His eyes are red an 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 After Our Whirlwind Wedding, the Powerful Capital Playboy Loses Control 闪婚后，禁欲京圈大佬失控上瘾 [Marriage Before Love + faithful to each other + mutual healing + a gentle, slow-burn sweet romance + older man] The Su and Xu families arranged a marriage, but the younger daughter refused at the cost of her life. Xu Zhiyu, who had grown up in an orphanage, was found and forced to marry the head of the Su family, a man she had never met. One wanted a better future; the other wanted to repay an elder's kindness. After meeting just once, they went straight to register their marriage. * On the ver 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 I Deliberately Called Him by His Younger Brother’s Name, and Mr. Ling Lost Control 故意喊他弟弟名字，凌总失控了 My new work is out! You can read it on Fanqie Xiaoshuo. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 2Reads—Score10214d adds
- 39 The Big Shot I Married by Contract Lost His Memory, and Now He's So Well-Behaved 协议结婚的大佬失忆了，他超乖 [Modern romance, 1v1, both pure, sweet romance.] Si Xu, the youngest big shot in Beijing’s elite circles, married young. His bride was Ji Yizhen, the envy of everyone. Only Ji Yizhen knew that her marriage to Si Xu was merely a one-year contract, and that they were supposed to keep out of each other’s way. Nearly four months into their contract marriage, Si Xu got into a car accident and lost his memory. Si Xu: “Who are you?” Ji Yizhen: “I’m your beloved wife.” Si Xu took his duties as a husband 8.7kReads8.7Score1.4k14d adds
- 40 My Best Friend's Brother Is So Cold, but I Fell in Love After We Married 闺蜜她哥高冷，我先婚后爱了 [Marriage First, Love Later | Scheming CEO | A Marriage Becomes Real | The Wife-Chasing Road to Ruin] Cold, calculating CEO × Clear-headed, softhearted secretary Her best friend warned her: “My brother, Ding Chengxiao, is cold and abstinent. Stay as far away from him as you can.” She thought they lived in parallel worlds that would never intersect. But trying to get over her boyfriend's infidelity, she got drunk at a bar, accidentally spent the night entangled with a man, then fled in a panic. W —Reads—Score114d adds
- 41 Out of Control! After Our Arranged Marriage, My Secretly Thrilled Bad Boy Won't Stop Kissing Me 失控！联姻后被闷骚暗爽哥追着亲 [Beijing Power Couple, Both Inexperienced | Love at First Sight | Sweet Romance, Slow Burn | Same Age] Zhong Tang takes her younger sister’s place in an arranged marriage and is forced to marry the “playboy” of Beijing’s elite circle. The only son of the Yan family has been unruly since childhood, with a notoriously bad reputation. Yet from the very first time he lays eyes on her, this is what he says: “Wife, believe me. I really am a virgin.” On the third day of their arranged marriage, he prov 196Reads7.1Score18214d adds
- 42 My Flash-Marriage Husband Dotes on Me, Making the Whole City Jealous 被闪婚老公娇宠，竟惹全城嫉妒 To save her father, Ye Suli had no choice but to ask Lin Mochen, president of the Lin Corporation, for help. Mr. Lin helped without a word, but he dismissed the promise she left him: “I owe you a favor. If you ever need anything, just come to me.” Yet one day, some time later, Mr. Lin approached her with a favor of his own: he wanted her to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau and register their marriage… To repay the enormous favor Mr. Lin had done for her, Ye Suli agreed. They signed a prenuptial ag 47Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 43 A Half-Ripe Temptation 半熟招惹 [Marriage First, Love Later + A Jealous Hero Who Doesn't Realize He's Jealous] After spending years abroad, Shen Xihe returned and stole the fiancé her father had chosen for his illegitimate daughter. When they met at a teahouse, she made the first move: “Mr. Jiang, is there someone you like?” The man across from her froze for a moment, then shook his head. “Since there isn't, what do you think of me, Mr. Jiang?” Jiang Xu had always thought Shen Xihe was a woman of action, whether it came to get 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 After an Unexpected Pregnancy, the Abstinent Professor Demands Kisses Every Night 意外怀孕后：禁欲教授夜夜索吻 [Male Lead’s Perspective: Secret Crush Comes True + Female Lead’s Perspective: Marriage First, Love Later] [Wife-Obsessed, Celibate Professor × Goofy, Clueless Little Bunny] Chi Wu felt like the sky was falling! It was all because she’d let loose after drinking. So what if she had? But the man she’d slept with just had to be her university professor. And to make matters even worse, she was pregnant. She didn’t care. She couldn’t have a baby on her own, after all, and that bastard was half respon 46Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 After Our Whirlwind Wedding, Mr. Wen Can't Hold Back His Feelings 闪婚后，温先生心动难抑 Top-tier strategist vs. powerful business tycoon Marriage before love | whirlwind wedding | love grows over time | equally matched leads | both leads are virgins - "I heard the Shen family is looking for someone to marry into the family. Miss Shen, you might want to consider me." Rumors in their social circle say Wen Suizhi has his eye on the eldest Shen daughter. He's declared that he will marry only Miss Shen. Everyone thinks he's madly in love with her. Only Shen Tingxue knows the truth: Wen 2.9kReads8.1Score44814d adds
- 46 A Gentle Heartfelt Embrace 渺渺入心怀 [Sweet, Gentle Heroine vs. Daddy-Type CEO] [Married First, Love Later] [Age Gap] [Healing] When she was twenty-two, she went on a blind date. The man was eight years older and an executive at a Fortune Global 500 company. She wore an old coat that didn't fit and was a little threadbare. He said, "Let's get married." She thought they were each getting something out of it. Only later did she realize it was the road that would lead them to the rest of their lives together. She was timid, sensitive, 2.1kReads—Score22014d adds
- 47 Love Grows Deeper 婚意渐浓 [Marriage before love + intense push and pull + two powerful families + exclusive devotion + multiple secondary couples] Qiao Shengyi agreed to a marriage alliance for one reason only she couldn’t resist Qi Jingyan’s face! She had it all planned out: after the wedding, she would admire his looks but never fall for him! It didn’t matter if marriage was dull. A handsome man was a feast for the eyes, and a long-term investment was a sure win! As for Qi Jingyan, the aloof, refined, decisive business 10.2kReads8.7Score1.2k14d adds
- 48 Secrets of a Newlywed Marriage 新婚内情 [Both are each other's only one + sweet, doting romance + marriage first, love later + slow and steady + love grows over time] [Possessive CEO who talks himself into falling in love × sweet, clear-headed wife who can't help being soft-hearted] The feared Lord Huo of Hong Kong, a man who kept his distance from women, married a woman whose only plan was to have his children. Their first meeting She got straight to the point: “How many children does the Huo family expect? How many years do I have t 350Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 After Our Contract Marriage, the Abstinent Tycoon Falls for Me at Night 契约闪婚后，禁欲大佬沦陷夜 [Clear-headed, self-serving, mischievous heroine × self-made, abstinent tycoon + contract flash marriage + pregnancy-and-flight warning + sweet first, angst later + mutual salvation + happy ending] Shu Tang spent her days abroad slacking off and squandering money until her father had enough of her and packed her off back home to live with her maternal grandfather. At twenty-three, her ideal life was to stay away from romance, live off her parents, lie flat, have money and freedom, and never marr 14Reads—Score15114d adds
- 50 After Marriage, I Made the Moonlight Fall for Me 婚后，诱月光沦陷 [Marriage first, love later | sweet romance, both leads devoted only to each other] Glamorous and proud × gentle and reserved The Xie family of Hong Kong City is a prominent household. As the Xie family's heir, Xie Zairong is gentle, steady, and outstanding. Naturally, his other half should be graceful and refined, well-read and reasonable. But to his surprise, he marries the most flamboyant red rose in Hong Kong City: Ji Mingwei. - Their married life is nothing like the mutually respectful arra 16.3kReads8.0Score2.1k14d adds
