Novels like Rain Passes Before the River, Wind Ceases
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- 51 Gathering the Spring Light 揽春光 Tao Jingshu couldn't make it in the big city, so she returned to her hometown in the county. In her hometown, the only job people respected was one you got by passing the civil service exams, but Tao Jingshu resolutely chose to work as a full-time translator. Then her mother forced her to go on a blind date. Tao Jingshu was a dull homebody. When she wasn't translating, she liked to curl up in bed and watch shows. That was where she felt most comfortable. Shao Yuancheng was an engineering studen 9.8kFavorites17.1kClicks/ch6.1kGifts
- 52 Dating with a License [Married Life] 持证恋爱[婚后文] ■ Heroine: married first, love later vs. Hero: an unrequited love finally realized - Many people think Zhu Yuqing's marriage was just one of his eccentric whims, like taking over for his cousin and playing the rich man who rescues Cinderella. Even Wan Jia thought so herself, and had even started considering divorce. That day, she took the divorce papers to Zhu Yuqing's office. Through the door, she heard his friend tease him: "If you really have feelings for her, just keep her as your mistress. 66.2kFavorites114.8kClicks/ch13.2kGifts
- 53 My Independence Day 我的独立日 "Main story complete, bonus chapters updated every other day" "Small-town fiction | Playing the long game | Bold woman x rugged man" At twenty-eight, Zhu Jinxia fled an arranged marriage by hiding out in the mountains under the pretext of teaching at a rural school. She never expected to be in high spirits on the way there, only to have a breakdown as soon as she arrived. The school was in the middle of nowhere, the toilets stank, the students were barely literate, and the only brand of sanitar 48.1kFavorites56.8kClicks/ch20.1kGifts
- 54 Gentle Winds, Calm Waves 风轻浪细 Shenzhen, 2005. Lin Kunhe was buying a drink when the young cashier kept pestering him for his number. If he didn’t write it down, she threatened to report him for using his phone to call the police. Lin Kunhe was annoyed. He wrote it down, tossed the pen aside, and left. Guangzhou, 2009. Lin Kunhe went to visit a friend in the urban village. The young cashier sat across from him with her newly dyed red hair, discussing with his friend their plans to build a house and get married in her hometow 33.3kFavorites47.2kClicks/ch70.2kGifts
- 55 You Said Life Was Beautiful. I Have No Objections 你说人生艳丽，我没有异议 The next story, Early Spring Skies, officially launches on August 10. Luan Nian and Shang Zhitao Every woman probably goes through a time like that: ordinary, well-behaved, obedient, just another nameless face to everyone around her, a dim little star who may or may not matter to him. But it only lasts for a while. Later, she shines like the sun, radiant and dazzling, but she doesn’t love you anymore. Synopsis: When we were young, you asked me, “What is love?” I smiled at you and said no 104.6kFavorites132.2kClicks/ch40.3kGifts
- 56 21+ Come Aboard 上船 45.5kFavorites52kClicks/ch19.1kGifts
- 57 Long Night on Beidao 北岛长夜 When they met again ten years later, Zhu Xu was married. . His family was pressuring him to get married and had someone sound him out: "You've been single for a few years. You should start dating again." He Yan Zhou joked, "Who would I date? Break up someone else's marriage?" . Well, looks like he had his eye on a married woman. . Less than six months later, Zhu Xu got divorced. The other person was happy for him. "Mr. He, you've got a chance now. You'd better seize the opportunity." He Yan Zhou 66.6kFavorites83.6kClicks/ch33.6kGifts
- 58 Serious Fooling Around 认真的胡闹 [Complete] When they kiss, a man always has to lower his head, while a woman has to lift hers. Until one day, Guo Wei lifted her high into his arms. "Could you lower your head a little, please?" Su Ying had only hoped to spend the rest of her life in peace, with enough to eat and no worries. She never expected a man to tell her tenderly, "Su Ying, the future is full of promise." How many times can you fall in love in one lifetime? A little scene: After a night of drinking at a business din 113.2kFavorites245.6kClicks/ch46.5kGifts
- 59 Pretending 假装 [The bittersweet unrequited-love story Green Leaves has started updating. Find it in the author's column.] [The physical edition has been signed with a publisher. For details, follow Weibo @TheGirlCalledHalfACabbage.] A reunion six years later. When Wen Nanxi saw Fu Yan again, he had his hands in his pockets, his handsome features cool and indifferent. She interviewed at his company, clutching her resume as she said, "Fu Yan, long time no see." In front of her nemesis, and in front of everyone 95.8kFavorites122.3kClicks/ch28.3kGifts
- 60 21+ The Third Breakup 第三次分手 18.6kFavorites39.1kClicks/ch24.4kGifts
- 61 I’ve Always Loved You 我一直都爱你 [New novel, Love and Him, now updating] Blurb Screenwriter Xi Jia has thirty million fans thanks to her stunning looks, and has publicly said that she is single. On New Year’s Eve, Xi Jia is photographed dining with Mo Yushen. He even drives her back to her apartment himself, and they share a kiss before parting. A screenshot from an online user: An official profile says Mo Yushen is married. The internet is soon abuzz with gossip: #XiJiaAnd 118.5kFavorites319.3kClicks/ch57.3kGifts
- 62 21+ The Blazing Sun and the Fish 烈日与鱼 100.8kFavorites137.6kClicks/ch41.2kGifts
- 63 Meeting in Spring 春日相见 The print edition of Springtime Encounters is now available everywhere! You can find it on all platforms! The young man was disturbed by her footsteps and turned toward the sound. Behind him stood a vibrantly painted Buddha statue, half of its face missing. It bore no resemblance to the solemn, compassionate Buddhist images usually seen. The sculpture looked like an asura, while he sat cross-legged before it, like a devout worshipper. Just as Liao Liao looked at him, he raise 42.1kFavorites40.9kClicks/ch33.1kGifts
- 64 The Poplar Boy 白杨少年 “Why did you finally agree to him?” “I was afraid he’d go crazy again. He’s such a handful, he’ll shave years off my life.” Lu Mingtong heard their conversation and raised an eyebrow, taking it as a compliment. · From then on, Be my tears, and be my lake, too. The Locust Blossom Girl · Older woman-younger man romance, four-year age gap. A gentle, everyday story, very slow burn, happy ending. The female lead has no sexual experience; the male lead does. Recommended: my friend’s silly, lightheart 52.5kFavorites112.6kClicks/ch18.4kGifts
- 65 Swaying Spring Waters 春水摇摇晃 [Complete] Tough mountain girl x capital-city benefactor The summer she turned thirteen, fate gave Chun Hao two gifts: One was the chance to go to school in the city; The other was twenty-six-year-old Qin Zaishui. From then on, she had a benefactor in her life. They took a photo together outside the county government building. Chun Hao held his hand and looked up. All she saw was his gentle, refined smile in the sunlight, his eyes bright and deep. Back then, she didn't know that ten years 60.5kFavorites51.5kClicks/ch37.6kGifts
- 66 Clear Skies in Early Spring 早春晴朗 Next book: Starlit Shore. A lonely soul wants to reach her own starlit shore, even if people label her a gold digger. Special note: This story does not discriminate against women. The heroine's workload is exceptionally heavy when she first starts her business. Staying at the venue late into the night and going home puts her personal safety at risk; business entertaining exposes her to workplace sexual harassment; and frequent all-nighters take a serious toll on her health. Later, the nature of 831.2kFavorites815.3kClicks/ch460.5kGifts
- 67 A Love Letter in Thirty Thousand Words 三万行情书 Bestselling author Yu Li became embroiled in an accusation of plagiarism. After half a month of outrage and speculation, her reputation was ruined, and she quit writing and left the industry. - At the same time, Lu Cheng, a well-known literary agent, met a promising new writer with brilliant ideas and exquisite prose at a friend’s studio. Keen to poach her and launch the next legendary author, Lu Cheng asked, “Miss Xie, your work doesn’t seem like that of a newcomer. What pen name did you use be 19.3kFavorites48.6kClicks/ch25kGifts
- 68 Honeyed Words, Hidden Sting 蜜三刀 Fu Xiaojing always imagined she was crazy about money. If a wealthy, decent-looking man went out of his way to spend money on her, she thought she’d never turn him down. But when it actually happened, she refused faster than anyone. This story is entirely fictional. Please do not draw parallels with real life. The male and female leads are individual cases, not representative of anyone, and should not be taken as a reference. Theme: Everyone should be self-reliant 43.1kFavorites95.4kClicks/ch17.9kGifts
- 69 Bright Red, Pale Green 鲜红淡绿 [Complete] At first glance, Li Qingyuan struck Feng Jingheng as an almost impossible contradiction. Call her foolish, and she had a sharp tongue; call her clever, and that went against his reasonably objective judgment. But one thing was certain: people with a modest opinion of themselves were often the hardest to persuade. Li Qingyuan’s first impression of Feng Jingheng was far less nuanced: tall and strapping, smug, good at putting on an act, and deeply calculating. In short, he fit every st 65kFavorites106.5kClicks/ch61kGifts
- 70 The Impostor Socialite 伪装名媛 This story was first published in April 2019. Any updates are just to fix typos, so there's no need to reread it! Zhen Fan never liked Cinderella stories. Whenever she read one, she imagined herself as Cinderella's sister, who cut off her heel to squeeze into a glass slipper that didn't belong to her, only to get nothing for it and become a complete laughingstock. Theme: 29.1kFavorites82.6kClicks/ch7.7kGifts
- 71 The Destroyers 破坏者们 “Love existed before it was given a name. It makes no distinction between rich and poor, and it is a treasure anyone can have.” “Anyone who believes that is a fool.” Theme: Loving yourself is the beginning of a lifelong romance. 10.9kFavorites16.3kClicks/ch4.2kGifts
- 72 21+ A Guangzhou Love Story 广府爱情故事 108.9kFavorites175.7kClicks/ch93.9kGifts
- 73 My Ex Caught Me Eating Hotpot Alone 被前任看见一个人吃火锅 *The print edition is now available at major online retailers. [Ye Yang's Version] Ye Yang had imagined running into her ex. At a cafe, at a movie theater, at a bookstore. In any place that felt artsy, like something out of a movie. She'd gracefully compliment him on how handsome he looked, then feel relieved as they brushed past each other, thinking, “How did he get so sleazy? Good thing we broke up back then.” But life rarely goes as planned. They actually ran into each other in a noisy ho 125.7kFavorites257.1kClicks/ch48.9kGifts
- 74 Miss Meng 孟大小姐 "This novel has been revised many times. Pirated copies are incomplete." Blurb: Meng Jia had heard plenty of people talk about Mr. Zhong. What she heard most often was that Mr. Zhong was terribly high-handed, impossible to reason with, fabulously wealthy and powerful, and not to be crossed. If he gave his word, he never went back on it. But Meng Jia crossed him anyway. All those confident rumors faded into the background. Her first thought was surprise that he was so good-looking. That year, sur 229.8kFavorites299.4kClicks/ch128.8kGifts
- 75 21+ Keeping Warm 取暖 65.8kFavorites117.3kClicks/ch30.7kGifts
- 76 Spring Awakening 醒春集 Bai Xingyue's first impression of Zhou Xuan dated back four or five years. Before leaving the country, he visited a quiet bar, where a part-time waitress spilled a drink all over him. The young woman was beside herself, lips pressed together, looking ready to cry. He felt a rare pang of sympathy and helped her out. At first, that was the end of it, until he saw a video his childhood friend sent him. She had changed so much. Her makeup was immaculate, her manner poised, and she had learned to s 58.3kFavorites57.4kClicks/ch16.8kGifts
- 77 Lost in Splendor (Adapted Drama: A Tapestry of Splendor) 误入浮华（改编剧：繁华似锦） “I only wish the past would leave with her, and let my heart grow quiet as still water...” This story is dark, vulgar, and full of all kinds of absurd, nonsensical assumptions. Minors, stay away; adults, enter at your own risk! Stories written by my friends: "Fleeting Splendor, Before the Curtain Falls," "Purple Chonglou," "Yesterday's Sin," "Fractured Acc 54.3kFavorites154.9kClicks/ch2.6kGifts
- 78 An Unnecessary Daughter 多此一女 This story has been revised. Please clear your cache before reading, or the chapters may appear out of order. One daughter and one son make the word "good," but two daughters aren't quite so good. As the second daughter in her family, Shen Zhi was the extra one. The cruelest thing Shen Zhi heard at seventeen was what He Bei'an said to her. That day, beneath a red pine, after she once again mocked He Bei'an for being a poor student, he stood with one hand in his pocket and looked down at her, t 39.3kFavorites73.4kClicks/ch16.5kGifts
- 79 An Impossible Night 没可能的夜晚 Reading link: Not on Jinjiang. Search for it. 275,000 words, complete 2021.04.08-2021.07.06 Married men and women, muddled men and women. A tale of a marriage gone wrong. Readers with any particular triggers, proceed with caution! Theme: . 42.5kFavorites36.7kClicks/ch14kGifts
- 80 21+ We'll Break Up Today 我们今天就会分手 65.1kFavorites105.4kClicks/ch19.3kGifts
- 81 Conceding Defeat 服输 115.1kFavorites122.7kClicks/ch28.1kGifts
- 82 21+ Good Work Is Rewarded 有则嘉勉 32.2kFavorites57.3kClicks/ch8.5kGifts
- 83 21+ When the Oranges Turn Green 橙黄橘绿时 81.7kFavorites117.7kClicks/ch55.4kGifts
- 84 21+ A Familiar Stranger 暗熟 54.9kFavorites66kClicks/ch30.2kGifts
- 85 Crossing Ten Thousand Mountains 过万重山 [Originally titled She Isn’t Called Zhao Di. More bonus chapters can be found in the author’s collection, “Bonus Chapters.” Thank you for your support.] - Xiang Man once wrote a list of things she absolutely had to do before turning thirty · Change her name · Get a driver’s license · Try cosmetic procedures · Buy a home in a city she loved · Send money home to her family The final item was: Never, ever return to that mountain village. Shen Weiqing leaned against the headboard, a cigarette b 86.4kFavorites123.4kClicks/ch45.4kGifts
- 86 Withdrawal Symptoms 戒断后遗症 [Published under the title "The Camellia That Lost Its Warmth". Now available on all major platforms~] ◎Airhead vs. cold-hearted person / the powerful one finally gives in ◎Eight-year age gap When Chen Xirui first met him, she glanced at him from the corner of her eye. The man had striking bone structure, handsome, regular features, and the self-centered, emotionally detached air of a well-off man. The second time they met, Chen Xirui leaned over to his car window and asked with a grin, “What 74.7kFavorites76.7kClicks/ch36.5kGifts
- 87 Picking Red 采红 Zhou Honghong loves Cheng Yi, but she doesn't want to keep getting tangled up with him in this messy relationship. Cheng Yi doesn't know whether he loves Zhou Honghong, but he's decided she's the one for him for life. The print edition of 60.4kFavorites127.8kClicks/ch4.2kGifts
- 88 21+ No Need to Weep at the Wedding 嫁娶不须啼 73.3kFavorites112.9kClicks/ch242.2kGifts
- 89 21+ Springtime Boundaries 春日戒 54kFavorites150.3kClicks/ch23.9kGifts
- 90 A Player in High Society 名利场人 In the high society of Shennan City, Wei Qiao has a terrible reputation. Everyone knows she abandoned her husband and child and left with nothing. Two years after vanishing, Wei Qiao is called back in an hour of crisis. She returns to the Dawson board of directors to save Dawson for her only son, taking on Jin Zhan International Bank, a silent behemoth. Only then do people realize that Wei Qiao's supposed abandonment of her child was a lie, while her abandonment of her husband seems all too real 19.3kFavorites35.5kClicks/ch6kGifts
- 91 Dormant Volcano 休眠火山 After weathering a storm, Qin Zhi grew from a timid, lowly girl into a wild and spirited young woman, while Li Jingzhou went from a bright, gentle boy to a cold, brooding man who no longer knew how to love. But in the end, they promised not to fear the hurricanes or raging floods, and to make it together to where the lights shine bright. At the start of the story, she told him, “Heavy snow can’t crush a pine branch.” At the end, he answered her, “Heavy snow can’t crush Qin Zhi.” “His love is l 100kFavorites107kClicks/ch27.7kGifts
- 92 Waiting for Three Meals 静候三餐 "On the surface, getting our marriage license after dating for two months makes it a whirlwind marriage. In reality, we've known each other for eleven years." "Have you ever had a fight?" "I don't think so. We've only given each other the silent treatment." "For how long?" "A year." "..." #Gentle and slightly sweet Theme: 57.5kFavorites156.6kClicks/ch5kGifts
- 93 Crossing the Wilderness 旷野之渡 The print edition of Across the Wilderness goes on pre-sale at 7:00 p.m. on February 4. Follow me on Weibo for details! Blurb: 1. After Lin Wen’s boyfriend disappeared, his best friend couldn’t wait to show up at her door. Zhou Li was a loyal man, especially when it came to his buddies. When his best friend vanished and his buddy’s girlfriend became an ex, he still treated her as a friend and looked after her. When she needed a date, he played matchmaker. When she hurt her foot 161.3kFavorites240.4kClicks/ch64.2kGifts
- 94 You Are More Beautiful Than Beijing 你比北京美丽 My new novel, The Boats of Xijiang, is currently updating. Click “Author’s Column” to read it~ . The print edition of You Are as Beautiful as Beijing is now available at major online retailers. This is a story about reason and emotion. Blurb: Everyone talks endlessly about dreams; when it comes to love, everyone falls silent. Synopsis: I love you, but I love myself more. Started on January 1, 2018. Entered VIP status on January 19. Other completed works by the author: The White Olive Tree, Eigh 283.6kFavorites445.7kClicks/ch205.4kGifts
- 95 Getting Away with Murder on My Looks 恃靓行凶 [This book is now available in a simplified Chinese print edition at major online retailers. Thank you for your support!] Blurb: Zhou Zheng went to visit his former mentor. As usual, the couple fretted over his love life, nagging him from the dinner table well into their afternoon game of chess. His mentor’s wife worked in publicity and had collected information on quite a few unmarried women on her phone. She read them out to Zhou Zheng one by one. The last was the niece of one of her coll 147.2kFavorites203.2kClicks/ch49.9kGifts
- 96 Will It Snow This Winter? 今年冬天下雪吗 Wen Dongyi was a distant relative of hers, yet he became the person closest to her, closer than anyone else. - *Weibo: @StillLittleIsland *There are no plotlines that encourage the female lead to be a mistress or any other improper behavior. Theme: 69.5kFavorites169.9kClicks/ch19.6kGifts
- 97 A-Nan 阿南 Theme: 58.7kFavorites159.3kClicks/ch10.1kGifts
- 98 I Became the Exiled Male Lead's Wife 穿成流放男主之妻 Blurb: Yu Ying transmigrates into an angst-filled revenge novel with no romance, becoming the notorious, wicked ex-wife of the male lead, a wife in name only. In the book, after living as a young master for twenty years, the male lead is suddenly told that he was switched at birth and is actually the son of a convicted criminal. The true young master, meanwhile, is exiled to the frontier because of the switch. After enduring terrible hardships, he returns and takes revenge on the male lead. Fi 106.9kFavorites224.3kClicks/ch99kGifts
- 99 Late Chapter 晚章 Cheesy urban fantasy, Witch x Werewolf Updated every other day A silly, lighthearted read Theme: 57.8kFavorites152.1kClicks/ch57.5kGifts
- 100 Tales of the West City 西城往事 Blurb 1: From now on, we go our separate ways, north and south. Theme: 198.4kFavorites303.8kClicks/ch57kGifts
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