Novels like A Spring Tide Stirs Beneath the Surface
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as A Spring Tide Stirs Beneath the Surface, best match first.
- 101 Reunited After Years, My Scheming Childhood Friend Won't Let Me Go 久别重逢，腹黑竹马对我强取豪夺 [Childhood Sweethearts + Mutual Devotion + Taking by Force + Mutual Salvation] (Scheming childhood friend who says one thing but means another × Bright, clever sweetheart The leads actually communicate, so you won’t regret getting invested!) For years, Qi Jihan struggled alone through mud and darkness. He once thought the happy memories of his childhood were nothing but a fleeting illusion in his long, lonely life. When they met again, both thought they were dreaming. The childhood friend he use 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 102 Monsters Invade, and I Have to Be Both Mom and Dad 怪物入侵，但当爹又当妈 Lu Nian has always thought she was just an ordinary person. Sure, the bedroom window she leaves open at night closes by itself, the clothes she takes off appear in the laundry basket on their own, and things she can’t find always turn up the next day. But then, when she unexpectedly finds herself in danger, black, viscous liquid flows out of her shadow, and the monster hiding within it appears. At last, she realizes she has a special power. Monster Kin. Any monster she tames becomes part of her 27kReads9.0Score6k14d adds
- 103 [Crossover] Even Cleaners Have to Work Hard 【综】清洁工也是要努力的 Some people's hatred is already written in their fate. But I have never believed in fate. If fate is unjust, then I'll clean it up. As for men? If they're useful, I'll keep them as NPCs. If they're useless, I'll clean them up. Don't ask who I am. I'm just a cleaner. 2.7kReads—Score12014d adds
- 104 My Adopted Son-in-Law Is Back 我的养婿回来了 My Adopted Son-in-Law Has Returned 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 105 The Way That Can Be Spoken: She Cultivates the Heartless Dao 道可道，她修无情道 The brokenhearted, devoted, beautiful-but-tragic police hero × the cold, detached, hollow data analyst heroine | She is his only painkiller They've only ever been with each other! They've only ever been with each other! They've only ever been with each other! Three times, because it's important. Gu Yinan is the youngest captain in the economic crimes squad. He has bipolar disorder and suffers from chronic stomach problems. When solving cases, he's decisive and ruthless, notorious throughout th 197Reads6.5Score13514d adds
- 106 A 580,000-Yuan Bride Price, and You Turn Around and Marry Someone Else? 58万彩礼，你转身娶了别人？ A 580,000-Yuan Bride Price, and You Turn Around and Marry Someone Else? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 107 Love in Sin, Sweet Captive of Lord Xia 罪爱娇宠，夏爷的心尖囚 [Chasing Her After Losing Her] [Over-the-Top Drama] [Rekindled Romance] [Mutually Faithful] [Sweet and Bittersweet] The heroine coldly walks away, leaving their child with him. Once feared by all for his ruthless, blood-soaked ways, Master Xia keeps losing his composure in front of his own little troublemaker. The child is convinced Daddy is a bad uncle! She's a pro at biting and kicking, and cries every day as she desperately looks for Mommy. By day, Master Xia runs a massive corporation, his p 234Reads—Score—14d adds
- 108 The Tycoon Pursues His White Moonlight, Willing to Be the Other Woman for Love 资本大佬猛追白月光为爱甘当小三 When her powerful backer was suddenly transferred, Shen Zhenzhen found herself surrounded by enemies at the company. The S+ core project she'd poured her heart into was on the verge of collapse. Cold looks came from all sides, and everyone was waiting to see her fail and leave. As the jeers filled the air, the new CEO spoke in front of everyone, silencing the room with a single sentence: “She has me in her corner.” 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 109 Rules for a Caged Canary: Don't Expose the Powerful Man's Fake Blindness 金丝雀守则，别拆穿大佬装瞎 [Print edition in the works] [Physiological obsession] [Mild yandere male lead] [Both leads are inexperienced in body and heart] The male lead is not a criminal. A tribute to every unsung hero who bears the burden and keeps going. When Li Yang is expelled from the police academy, she is recruited for an undercover mission. Li Yang: “Do I need to seduce him?” Officer: “No. You’ll just be making tea.” Li Yang: “Who is the target?” Officer: “The most doted-on son of a prominent Southeast Asian 69.3kReads9.3Score7.5k14d adds
- 110 Today Is a Good Day to Favor You 今日宜偏爱 [Screen rights sold] Zhuo Yuan’an wondered if this girl, Shu Tinglan, was blind. If he didn’t love her, why would he be so thoughtful and attentive, worry about whether she had enough to eat or was sleeping warmly, and put her feelings first? Shu Tinglan glanced at him and replied calmly, “Mm, I’m the one who doesn’t love you.” Zhuo Yuan’an was left speechless. He knew she was heartless. After a moment’s silence, he said, “That’s fine. Whether you love me or not, I’ve already fallen for you.” La 19.5kReads8.5Score2.4k14d adds
- 111 Baby, I'm Addicted to Treating You Well 宝贝，我对你好上瘾 Love at first sight | Electric chemistry | Emotional attraction | Physical attraction | Sapiosexuality | Two equally formidable leads Some people can talk for hours without making you feel a thing. Others make you impatient with just one look. Lin Luxi × Gu Yanzhi: Two soul-hunters who can decide life or death at a glance meet. She is a media queen. He is a unicorn hunter in the investment world. They had both turned down countless admirers, saying they felt nothing, but in a café called Still 4.9kReads—Score20114d adds
- 112 Deep in the Clouds, Qingye; At Peace in My Thoughts, at Peace in My Heart 云深有清野，念安心自安 [A slow-burn small-town romance] [Long-haired, foxlike guitarist x overly composed, insecure female bookworm] [Yearning and push-and-pull] [They save each other] Xu Nian'an quits a dead-end job, only to be abandoned by her boyfriend of six years. Leaving behind a letter, she flees with a heart full of despair to Yunshen Town, a remote mountain town. She thinks all that remains of her life is learning to heal, unaware that the man who is always silent in the shadows and occasionally sharp-tongued 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- 113 I Can’t Hear His Heartbeat 听不见他的心跳 I Can't Hear His Heartbeat 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 114 After Being Reborn, I Made the Signatory Take Back Their Words in Person 重生后，我让签字的人亲口撤回 After being reborn, I made the person who signed it withdraw it in person. 307Reads—Score—14d adds
- 115 Dangerous Angling 危险垂钓 [Two men, one woman love triangle + canary escapes + wealthy family power struggle + salvation + mutual devotion] [Defiant, stubborn canary × CEO who's roguishly handsome on the outside, but thoughtful and tender underneath] For money, Cheng Yu's father packaged her up and sent her to Zhou Jin's bed. She was forced to become the ruthless young heir's canary, or rather... his plaything. She tried everything she could to escape. 528Reads9.3Score6314d adds
- 116 Tear the Cheating Scumbag Apart, If You Have the Guts 手撕原配渣男，要下得去手 Tear the homewrecker and the scumbag apart with your own hands. You've got to be willing to get your hands dirty. 17Reads—Score114d adds
- 117 Secretary Su, I'm Face-Blind, Not Blind 苏秘书，我是脸盲不是眼瞎 [Short drama now available] After her boyfriend cheated on her, Su Anxia went to a bar to drink her sorrows away. The next morning, she woke up in her boss's bed. Just as she was about to run, he caught her red-handed. Thinking quickly, Su Anxia pulled a bait-and-switch. Anyway, Huo Zhihuai is face-blind. He wouldn't recognize me even if I stood right in front of him. Who knew that their one-night stand wouldn't stay a one-night stand? The first time, Su Anxia thought fast. The second time, she 861Reads8.7Score12014d adds
- 118 My Sister Says She'll Steal Everything I Own 姐姐说，我的东西她都要抢 [Both Pure, Happy Ending] Her sister's fiancé turns out to be the childhood friend she has secretly loved for years. In the bathroom Ling Shaoyang looked a little awkward. He opened his mouth, trying to explain. "You threw up all over yourself just now. I was helping you..." He didn't get to finish. Huo Ran seemed not to understand his explanation. She gazed at him quietly, then reached out to tug at him. Water splashed everywhere. "Brother Shaoyang," she said, her voice hoarse and soft, blurred 55Reads—Score914d adds
- 119 The Master's Wife Comes First 师母在上 My Wife’s Teacher Is Here 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 120 A Children's Rhyme Sung from Within the Walls 墙中唱童谣 A Children's Rhyme Sung from Within the Wall 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 121 Wish Gone Wrong? The Age of Nationwide Lucky Draws Begins 许愿翻车？开启全民抽奖时代 [Lottery System + wish fulfillment + wild imagination + no pairing] The Wish System gave Xu Zhiyi four options, and choosing one would make it come true immediately. “A. Immortality” “B. X-ray vision” “C. Invisibility” “D. Make 999 more wishes” Thinking she was dreaming, Xu Zhiyi chose D without hesitation. If she was going to choose, she might as well choose the biggest option. Unexpectedly, her greed got her bound to a reverse lottery System. From then on, all of Huaguo went into a frenzy. “Wh 1.7kReads8.1Score26914d adds
- 122 Reckless Pleasure 肆意玩弄 Qin Yan is A University's undisputed campus heartthrob. Every girl is in love with him. Yu Hanzhi, however, only wants to toy with him. Everyone else sees only his handsome face. She sees the raging fire hidden beneath the iceberg, the beast beneath the gentleman's facade. Set it alight. Tear it all down. How fun. #MutualSalvation# #TheUntouchableCampusDarlingIsDraggedOffHisPedestalByABadGirl# 561Reads7.1Score10014d adds
- 123 Love Like a Sky Full of Stars 爱如繁星满天 A Cinderella marries into a wealthy family, only to be looked down on by her in-laws, ignored by her husband, and denied any say in the marriage. Even the divorce is forced upon her. After a painful reckoning, Guan Yu resolves to fight Bo Yan for custody of their child. But how can a mayfly shake a tree? Will Guan Yu get revenge, crush the trash, and face-slap her ex-husband? Don’t fantasize! Will she overcome every obstacle and reach the peak of her career? Don’t even dream! Reality will put yo 2.8kReads8.6Score24414d adds
- 124 The System Wants Me to Keep a Low Profile? I Steal Away the Two Male Leads to Found a Sect 系统逼我苟命？我拐走两大男主开山建宗 The System Forces Me to Keep a Low Profile? I Run Off with the Two Male Leads to Build a Sect 69Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 My Card-Based Cuisine Conquers the Interstellar World 我的卡牌美食征服全星际 Gourmet healing + raising card spirits + farming and management + no romance Reborn in the interstellar era, master chef Su Miaomiao was saddled with an enormous debt and left to tend an abandoned, uninhabited planet. Then she activated her ancestral bracelet. A spirit spring irrigated the wasteland, and an ancient Earth seed bank reappeared. Even more unexpectedly, she bonded with a Gourmet Card System. Every dish that brought happiness could generate its own card, with random drops of seeds, 203Reads—Score10214d adds
- 126 Thirty Years of Brotherhood, Shattered in One Night 三十年兄弟，一夜崩塌 Thirty Years as Brothers, Shattered in a Single Night 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 127 Tear Up the Script! I Transmigrated into a Book and Reclaimed My Tycoon Family's Power 撕烂剧本！穿书的我夺回豪门权柄 Tear Up the Script! I Transmigrated into a Book and Took Back the Power of the Billionaire Family 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 128 Human, This Kitty Is Not Happy to Serve You 人，小猫咪很不高兴为您服务 Cat God: As a pet cat, what’s the greatest thing you’ve ever done? Miaomiao, a black-and-white calico kitten: Beat up a wicked fake heiress, kicked a scumbag, thrashed my biased parents, and saved a pair of true lovers! Cat God: Oh. Then which kitten was it who got reported for running a red light on a tricycle and ended up in the hospital after eating rat poison? Let’s see this kitten’s mission... Huh? All positive reviews?! #KittenSellingLunchBoxes Miaomiao rides her tricycle, taking the real 2.5kReads8.9Score36414d adds
- 129 The Crowded Tide 人潮汹涌 Zhou Zhijing finally found the perfect rich husband and successfully made her way into Haijing City's upper circles. But the day after her engagement, she had a nightmare. In the dream, Chen Zongci sat on a black leather sofa, gazing down at her in silent disdain. The moment she jolted awake, the nightmare came true. Chen Zongci appeared in her cheap rental apartment and looked down at her. “Want to marry into my family? Come beg me.” He let her use him, scheme against him, and take advantag 6.1kReads8.8Score71214d adds
- 130 Ancient Humans Discovered, Beast Planet Nobles Vie to Raise Them 发现远古人类，兽星贵族争先饲养 Caught in a flash flood while hiking, I woke up in the Beastman Star Region. Here, humans are an ancient species that went extinct long ago. The only ones left are laboratory replicas, rare pets that must be “adopted.” See how Song Yuanyuan wins over all the noble beastmen of the interstellar age by herself! From a white fox commander to an oceanic overlord, from a king cobra general to a noble silver wolf prince, from a mixed-blood black panther patriarch to the leader of a birdfolk mercenary c 4.9kReads6.4Score68614d adds
- 131 A 200,000-Yuan Bride Price to Marry a Construction Worker 二十万彩礼，嫁给工地男 [The rating has only just opened and will rise] [Dowry Controversy] + [A Marriage Full of Misery] + [Multiple Male Leads] + [A Tense Push and Pull] + [Desperate, Obsessive Love] (Not reborn, not transmigrated, no golden finger) After more than six years of working, He Sui still hadn't paid off her online loans. Instead, her debt kept growing. Every New Year, her father nagged her about getting married until she was numb to it. Finally, He Sui steeled herself and got married. She had her own litt 110Reads8.1Score10914d adds
- 132 A Marriage Beyond My Control 婚难自控 A mild-mannered, unflappable woman forensic doctor ✖ a sharp-tongued, cold, and roguish young master [A True Marriage-First, Love-Later Romance + Love Grows Over Time + A Sweet, Slow-Burning Story] When he agreed to marry Mu Siwan, Bo Yan laid down three rules for their life together: No feelings. No interfering in each other's affairs. Treat each other with respect and courtesy. In their three years of marriage, her husband was always overseas. All Mu Siwan got was five million deposited into h 39.9kReads9.2Score4.4k14d adds
- 133 The Day I Finally Got the Wanwan-as-Lady-Hua-Fei Thing 那天我终于get到了莞莞类卿 [Rekindled romance + lookalike substitute romance + love-triangle showdown] A celebrity guitarist as the male lead × a gentle, Japanese-style second male lead She meets a sweet, innocent, handsome office worker on the streets of Tokyo who looks just like her ex. She can’t resist her new crush’s intoxicating beauty, his innocent charm, and his tipsy allure. Then her ex, now a hugely famous star with a prickly, scheming streak, appears out of nowhere. A carefully planned reunion, one probing tes 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 134 I Am a Horror Story Photographer 我是恐怖故事摄影师 Where do the instances these warriors of the myriad worlds have to endure come from: paranormal stories, zombie movies, monster legends, and war plots...? “I’ll give you a smack! Don’t you know you’re not supposed to attack the cameraman in a horror movie?” “Miss ghost, you’ve got a great sense of how to work the camera. Yes! That pose is perfect, hold it...” “Zombie, stand still. Look at the camera. Let’s get you a close-up!” “As a serial killer, can you tell us about your inner journey?” “Shel 2.9kReads8.0Score35014d adds
- 135 Three Lives Through Reincarnation, All for You 三入轮回只为卿 Three Times Through Reincarnation, All for You 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 136 The Death-Faking Novel's Heroine Left, So I Took Over Her Brooding Male Lead 死遁文女主离开，我接盘阴湿男主 While dozing on a stone table, He Xi had a dream. The heroine transmigrated into a book, where her mission was to win over the beautiful, powerful, tragic young Immortal Lord. Unfortunately, the young man seemed to have cultivated the Heartless Dao, and his affection for her never rose much above lukewarm. Then, on the day they were surrounded by demons, she decided to bet everything and die for him. At last, his affection reached its maximum. The heroine succeeded in winning him over, then fake 69.5kReads9.2Score11.6k14d adds
- 137 Age Isn’t the Issue, Love and Dependence Are 年龄不是问题，爱与依赖才是 Age Isn't the Issue; Love and Dependence Are 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 138 Exclusive Claim on Rouge 独占胭色 When the powerful lower their heads | Sky-high sexual tension | Overwhelming possessiveness | Fiercely protective Bright, pampered heiress x powerful man at the helm Gu Yan is bright and headstrong, raised in the lap of luxury and free to live life to the fullest. Her only problem is that all the marriage prospects her family arranges are dull and boring. Then she gets involved with someone who isn’t boring at all, just a little older and a little too possessive. But with a face that handsome, s 44.9kReads9.0Score6.1k14d adds
- 139 After Faking My Death, I Took on a Secret Identity and Married an Officer, but Boss Shang Went Mad 死遁后，我换马甲嫁军官，商总他却疯了 After faking my death, I took on a secret identity and married an army officer, but Boss Shang went mad. 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 140 Help! I'm Getting Revenge on My Online Crush, but I Messaged the Wrong Person! 救命，网恋报复但加错人了怎么办 A good girl who finally rebels big-time ✖️ a cold-blooded, scheming capitalist [Both are sexually inexperienced + mild coercion later on + picking on an honest person + the male lead is pretty awful and nasty] After successfully swindling six million, Cheng Jinwei had just ruthlessly blocked her online boyfriend when she was suddenly told that she'd been chatting with the wrong person from the very beginning. And he was someone she absolutely couldn't afford to offend. At a noisy party, the man 391.3kReads9.1Score81.8k14d adds
- 141 My Stepmother Wants to Send Me to an Old Widower to Bring Him Good Fortune, So I Marry My Foolish Husband Instead 继母要把我送给老鳏夫冲喜，我反手把自己嫁给傻子夫君 My Stepmother Wanted to Give Me to an Old Widower as a Bridal Auspice. I Struck Back by Marrying Myself Off to My Foolish Husband 42Reads—Score—14d adds
- 142 Even a World-Weary Country Girl Deserves to Be Loved by a Young Master, Right? 厌世农村妹也要被少爷强制爱吗？ Complete [Country Girl and Young Master | World-weary, wooden girl × arrogant peacock of a man | Some coercive romance | Both pure] Yeman saved a young master from the city who had come to the mountains to film a variety show and experience rural life. Yi Yan thought she was tacky, ugly, and stupid. Yet when no cameras were around, he pinned her against the door behind the house and kissed her hard. A year later, she went to university in the city. At the opening ceremony, Yeman saw Yi Yan sta 173.2kReads9.4Score33.8k14d adds
- 143 The City Gate Caught Fire, and I Got Caught in the Crossfire 城门失火，殃及了我 Qian Zheng picked up the teapot on the table, poured her a glass of water, and casually asked, “Have you dated anyone over the years?” His tone was as natural as if he’d asked, “Have you eaten?” Yan Yan looked up at him, unable to find any hint of emotion on his face. He still had that same “I can do what I want, and I’m always right” look. The bastard who had once hurt her so badly that every inch of her had felt bruised now dared to ask her this. She took a sip of water and answered seriously, 11.9kReads8.9Score1.3k14d adds
- 144 Not the Villainous, Lovesick Demon Cult Leader, but Her Beloved 不是反派病娇魔教教主，是心上人 Just started getting ratings, and who knows if they'll rise later. “Both virgins + fictional historical setting + coming-of-age romance + childhood sweethearts + sweet and doting + 1v1 + four-year age gap + a touch of wuxia” She thinks he is her master, but he is the one who belongs to her. [Pure-love yandere] Everyone knows that Hua Wuxia, leader of the Demon Cult, is a demon who clawed his way out of a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. He is cold and callous, ruthless and cruel, decisi 4.7kReads8.3Score79014d adds
- 145 The Spendthrift and the Miser 败家女与守财奴 The Spendthrift and the Miser 31Reads—Score—14d adds
- 146 Burning Desire 炙热贪欢 [1v1 | Marriage Before Love | Off-the-Charts Sexual Tension | Flirtatious, Both Leads Pure | Entertainment Industry | Ensemble Cast of Beijing’s Elite] [A poised, dazzling heiress × a powerful, influential tycoon] * Qin Yan, the daughter of the Jiang family of the capital, appeared refined and proper, but she was formidable and untamable beneath the surface. She called the shots in the entertainment industry. The top-tier stars feared her, even as they depended on her. She had both the best reso 28.7kReads9.3Score3.3k14d adds
- 147 She's Full of Tricks, So What's Wrong with Luring a Few More Male Leads? 她花样多，多钓几个男主怎么了 [Quick transmigration + no fixed CP + all male leads are virgins + semi-immersive] Su Jiao is a supporting character whose job is to move the plot along in various worlds. She diligently completes the tasks assigned by the System, but why are all the male leads clinging to her? World One: The cousin who tried to marry up and have two boyfriends at once gets caught (extra: 1v2) World Two: The CEO’s contract girlfriend is also a fake heiress (extra: 1v2) World Three: The princess does everything s 5.1kReads8.5Score53714d adds
- 148 Miss Cheng, Do You Plan to Stay Single Forever? 程小姐，你打算一直单身吗？ [Elite Family] [Cute Child] [Workplace] [My Life Is on the Line, and My Rich Boyfriend Has a Secret Identity] [Stay Single or Become a Rich Wife? That's the Question] [Clearheaded, well-behaved female engineer * sharp-tongued, flirtatious heir cast out by a wealthy family] [He nearly cost her life back then. For the rest of his life, all he wants is her.] Volume One, Seven Days of Grace: The leads reunite overseas because a piece of equipment needs servicing. Over the course of just seven days, 274Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 149 Critical Deal 临界交易 [Career growth + supportive lover + older man + carefully laid plans] (Not a story about saints, so please skip it if that bothers you.) At Anding Capital, two things were always said about Cheng Lizhou: First, none of the projects he signed ever fell through before the roadshow. Second, the Chinese partner who had returned from London led an almost absurdly clean private life. His calendar showed nothing but flight numbers and meeting times. Only later did Ye Shuwan learn that neither of thos 31.8kReads9.2Score4.1k14d adds
- 150 Drowning Kisses on a Spring Night 春夜溺吻 Devoted to One Another | Mutual Flirting | All Heat, No Heart A shameless, leggy F1 driver vs. an aerospace expert who's drop-dead gorgeous Xu Zhouye, the young master of the Xu family in the capital, is a legend in the paddock and a three-time WDC champion. As famous as his driving skills are his ridiculously handsome face and an interview after a race. Before the podium, a reporter asked if he had a girlfriend. Looking utterly listless, he answered bluntly, “I'm spending my whole life with my 93.6kReads9.2Score16.2k14d adds
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