Han Rong has been very unlucky lately. ... more>>

His boyfriend cheated on him, and the love rival even came to demonstrate.

Han Rong: ... I want peace and quiet.

He woke up from a nap and found out his ex-boyfriend had died.

Han Rong: ... Karma came too fast, like a tornado.

Police: Mr. Han, please come with us.

Beauty Doctor Gong X Criminal Profiling Master Shou. <<less

Shen Minglou has a secret: he has a rare eye disease and he can bear children. ... more>>

The first time his eyes flared up, he met his first love, who was tall and had a deep voice. The only regret was that he couldn't see his first love's face.

When his eyes returned to normal, he wanted to see what his first love looked like, but his first love suddenly disappeared, as if he had never existed in his world.

One day, his estranged father suddenly contacts him and offers him 30 million yuan for his eye surgery in exchange for marrying the heir of the Qin family for a business alliance.

Shen Minglou is a poor and weak patient who needs to save money for his eye surgery. After 0.1 seconds of deliberation, he signs the contract under his cheap husband's name.

He has never told anyone outside his family about this secret, and he is even more afraid of letting his cheap husband know.

He thought the year would pass quickly, and he would be able to get his hands on the 30 million yuan when –

He accidentally sleeps with his cheap husband.

The night before they are supposed to get a peaceful divorce.

According to the contract, he is not allowed to have any physical contact with his cheap husband, or he will have to pay back the 30 million yuan.

Shen Minglou panics, so he decides on the most appropriate course of action in his panic: run!

Shen Minglou hides and runs for months, during which his eye disease suddenly relapses, and he frequently suffers from dizziness, fatigue, and nausea.

When he and others worryingly go to the doctor to ask if it is the worsening of his condition that is affecting him...

His doctor calmly and responsibly tells him that he is pregnant.

Shen Minglou bursts into tears: My 30 million yuan! <<less

Jun Ye travels through worlds for unexplained reasons and is always cast in subservient roles. Unfortunately, that wasn’t his style. Let the counterattack commence!

Jung Jiheon was once a promising swimmer, but retired early due to an injury and is now working diligently at a sports agency. Currently, the greatest interest in the sports market is none other than Kwon Jaekyung, and numerous agencies are fighting fiercely behind the scenes to scout him.... more>>

In the meantime, Jiheon is ordered by his boss to somehow lure Jaekyung into his agency, and he miraculously succeeds thanks to their insignificant and brief relationship of going to the same swimming center 10 years ago.

However, when they agree to meet for the first time in a long while, Kwon Jaekyung is not interested in the terms of the contract. He just suddenly asks about Jiheon’s second gender…. <<less

I possessed a sub-male character in an Internet novel I only read eight pages of.... more>>

He was also the main female character’s childhood friend, the sub-main character.

I didn’t think it would matter anyway. I was going to live quietly without being involved with the main characters until I could return to the original world…

“Welcome to Mirgun Training School, the best school!”

The more you try to avoid, the more you get involved with the Four Great Heavenly Kings.

On top of that, this was a world of a novel where supernatural powers exist.

…Somehow, it seems the genre of this Internet novel I knew has changed. <<less

The main character ….. Saeki Yui has been a high school student since April.... more>>

But in the first few weeks of his enrollment…… , he did not try to get involved with anyone.
Therefore, he was already a confirmed gloomy loner in his class.
But that is what he wanted.

“I don’t trust real people anymore. My hope lies in …… two dimensions.”

The main character was abandoned by his family (stepmother and stepsister) three years ago, which caused him to completely distrust people as a high school student.

But …… then his childhood friends, who used to be close to him, appear.
After three years, he meets them again, and they have all turned into beautiful girls that everyone is attracted to.

A former idol who suddenly retired, the most beautiful half-girl in the school, and a beautiful girl who is a very popular streamer …….

These beautiful girls with superb specs have actually been thinking about the main character for a long time.

And because they haven’t seen the main character for three years, their feelings for him have become even stronger,…….

In short, the girls were originally Yandere, but after three years of maturation, the concentration of Yandere has become very high.

As soon as they meet again, they will use their good looks to come on to the main character. ……but

“If a beautiful girl like them were to try to make advances on me, who is a gloomy person… There’s no way something like that would happen in real life. There’s definitely something behind it. I won’t be fooled again…”

The main character, who distrusts people, thoroughly ignores the attacks of the beautiful girls.

As a result,……, the concentration of Yandere among the beautiful girls he has known since childhood breaks through the critical point,…….

The main character, who is unaware of his distrust of humans, and the beautiful Yandere girls who are his childhood friends begin a slapstick love comedy! <<less

Chosen after a long period of bloodline selection, seven women with the mixed blood of goddesses were selected to be the Imperial Guards and become direct trusted aides loyal only to the Emperor himself—this was the reason why the Haines Empire was the strongest military power on the continent.... more>>

Armed with teleportation magic and city-destroying forbidden spells that could be used at will, they were undoubtedly the most terrifying war machines in this land. However, in reality, these demigod Imperial Guards were far less outstanding than the legends…

“They don’t have the moral values of humans! They’re just a bunch of degenerates who only care about profits!” A transmigrator from another land, His Highness Rayne would always kick the coffin board agitatedly at the mention of these Imperial Guards.

“The System resurrected me a thousand times, of which at least 800 times, I was stabbed in the back by them!”

If he killed them, he would have no one of use in the Empire.

If they were left alive, he would be stabbed in the back sooner or later.

After the thousandth rebirth, Rayne finally figured out an unprecedented path.

This time round, he was no longer going to negotiate using benefits—he was going to conquer them with his personal charm! <<less

An ambitious man walking on a path of tactics that are filled with sharp knives,... more>>

A nobody cutting his way through thistles and thorns on a path of salvation,

A scholar-official who is always vigilant during his journey of managing disorders.

An idealist who is ready to risk any danger to reach his goals during his journey of salvation.

This is a story about power and conspiracy, the battlefield of the imperial court, love and hate, ideals and beliefs first broken and then established. <<less

Lin Qianshuang read a Cultivation Harem novel by mistake, reached a certain point, was rendered speechless and forced to vomit blood.... more>>

The male protagonist was a scumbag named Liang Jingxuan who was a bastard even before transmigrating. After transmigrating, the wretched male protagonist counterattacked the tall, rich and handsome villains. His golden finger allowed him to pick up countless girls, treating them as vulgar stand-ins saying, “She is like my white moonlight.” He collected various big beauties in the end.

The girls in the novel all have beautiful appearances, but when they encounter the scumbag, their IQ drops and they end up relying on the male protagonist like little birds, appearing cute and helpless.

▼The Immortal Sect’s Sweet and Cute Little Sister – How could you be so blind! The scumbag is your father’s enemy, ah.

▼The Enchanting and Beautiful Sage of the Demon Palace – Wake up ah, wake up! The scumbag treats you as a stand-in for his white moonlight!

▼The Cold, Arrogant, and Unparalleled Lord of Tianshu City – Leaving such a large city behind, are you going to be the canary of the scumbag?

▼The Hot and Sexy Nine-tailed Beast Emperor – Did you take the wrong medicine? It was the scumbag who dug out your wet nurse’s neidan, how could you save that scum! You even kissed him!!! Kissed!!!

……

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Lin Qianshuang: ? Oh my god, can someone please tell her why has she become the person with the highest value of hatred among all his partners, the scumbag’s white moonlight! <<less

The genius pharmacist transmigrated into a pitiful farm girl’s body. Ignored by her own father, abused by her stepmother, and bullied by her stepbrothers. Her “twin” brother was given to distant relative and she went as the “extra” to live under someone else’s roof.... more>>

Luckily, she possessed incredible apothecary skills. Collecting herbs, plowing herb fields, formulating medicines and treating the ills, she refused to live an ordinary life as she slowly uncovered the truth of her real identify.

Inadvertently, she saved a dashing man who was in reality a big, bad wolf hiding under the skin of an innocent little puppy. He pulled out all his tricks: I have no other means to return your favor of saving my life. How about I repay you by marrying you? <<less

Zhai Xingchen has transmigrated into a novel about a rich and powerful love variety show. Almost all of the 8 guests have a combination of beauty and wealth, which can be called the pinnacle of a love variety show.... more>>

For example, guest No. 1 is notorious and cold. Everyone has to avoid him. He has only been interested in financial data in his life, but he has an extremely handsome face. A casual smile can make people blush and walk. He is the master of the Future Business Empire, and he can swipe his bank card at will.

Guest No. 2, a straight boss with evil charm, height 191, male dog waist, shark muscle, the son of luck who will be famous in the world. Now he is still starting his own business, but he will suddenly become rich in a year, and become the owner of a listed company at a young age.

Guest No. 3, a gentleman who is aloof and abstinent, his shirt is always buttoned to the top. Although extremely clean, he actually has a twisted and fiery heart. And he is a well-known domestic e-sports ace.

The other guests are all rich second-generation, such as the enthusiastic and gorgeous queen Bottom, the restrained and temperamental high-level intellectual Bottom, the mature and dignified Bottom and so on.

But Zhai Xinchen is the nobody in this romance novel. He does the most work and gets the fewest shots. He has never received a Touched Message from beginning to end. He is a complete nerd. Ah, this persona suits him so well!

Zhai Xingchen is determined to be the little match, to burn himself and illuminate other guests.

When someone was hurt by the indifference of guest No. 1, he comforted: “It’s only because of his unfortunate childhood that he was so dark. Don’t you want to be his only light?”

When everyone thought that guest No. 2 was too greasy and domineering, he explained: “Don’t you think he is full of the spirit of a king? He will definitely achieve something in the future, I am optimistic about him!”

As for the guest No. 3: “He looks so cold and abstinent, don’t you want to tear his shirt off?”

Thanks to his efforts, the show really exploded.

Guest No. 1: “He is my only light.”

Guest No. 2: “Only he understands me best.”

Guest No. 3: “What I thought in my heart, even if I say it, it will be banned from broadcasting.”

Four five six seven guests: “I love him.”

Zhai Xingchen: “…Ah?”

When the show first aired, netizens said, “I don’t think the guests seem to be in love.”

Later: “Every episode is a jealous Shura field, so exciting!”

“This is too damn sweet! My little face is flushed.” <<less

One day, I woke up to find myself as the abandoned maid of the grand ducal household.... more>>

I mean, I'm not saying that I was slapped and thrown out as soon as I woke up today. Rather, I literally woke up and realized that I had transmigrated into a novel as the maid who gets abandoned.
Of course, as cliché as it might be, the problem here is that I’m not the female lead.

Not the female lead, not even a supporting villain, not even an extra – I woke up as ‘that’ abandoned maid who irresponsibly has an affair with the grand duke, gets pregnant, gets kicked out, and eventually gives birth on the roadside, only to be stabbed to death by an assassin hired by the grand duchess.

Given the circumstances, my ultimate goal in this otherworld is survival.
Staying alive is my one and only priority.

Always be wary of the grand duke, reconsider any nonsense.
Romance? What romance?
Pardon me, but I’m too busy trying to survive.

And yet… What is this situation now?

"Julie, if it’s alright with you, can you attend to me?"
Isn't the butler supposed to do that?

"Maybe it’s because I’ve known you longer? I’m more comfortable with you, Julie."
If it’s about knowing someone longer, you’ve known the butler longer than me though?

“If you’re not feeling well, do you want to rest?”
Where? Over there, on your bed?

“I wish you’d feel more comfortable around me.”
If I get any more comfortable, I'll end up naked and rolling around on the bed, sir.

And so it begins.
A sensual romance between a maid trying to survive and a grand duke with insane flirting skills! <<less

I found myself inside a simulation game set in a ‘Guideverse’ world. I'm supposed to be a Guide, but I'm an extra who can hide her abilities!... more>>

Since it's come to this, should I try living a sweet life with an attractive and talented Esper who suits my taste?

Just as I was about to go all-in, I discovered a super handsome guy on the brink of a rampage and guided him passionately with a kiss.

Now, all that's left is our hundred-year journey together as he falls for my amazing guiding, right?

...Or so I thought.

As it turns out, I made a mistake and guided the Esper who was none other than the world's most powerful villainous mastermind, the black-hearted master of this universe?

.
.
.

"Rose Valentine."

"..."

"I’ve always been certain that I’ll find my Guide."

"..."

"Since you've been hiding so well until now, you deserve some punishment."

"..."

"First, I'll do XX to XX, and then I'll XX you."

"...."

"And after that, I'll XX and XX with you—"

Rose Valentine's relentless struggle to avoid the obsession of the world's most powerful villain was a battle she never expected to face! <<less

Sirens: a name derived from an ancient creature, used to describe those who could charm, lure, control, and heal others by singing.... more>>

Subjected to live the life of a siren, Aria had experienced, seen, and heard many horrific things. Broken beyond repair, Aria resigned herself to death, when suddenly…

The Grand Duke, Lloyd Cardence Valentine, arrived and whispered, “Should I kill everyone here?”

“If you need me, just call me. Your song will always reach me, wherever you are.”

In the end, Aria called the devil, bringing death to all those present, along with herself.

“Let’s fall down to hell together.”

And with that, Aria breathed her last and died… only to return to her 10-year-old self.

Now that she had a second chance at her life, Aria was determined to change her fate, as well as the cruel fate of her saviour, Grand Duke Valentine.

And so… Aria proposed to him with a marriage contract.

She sold her soul to the devil and vowed to protect him.

[Marry me.] Aria extended her hand and gave him the contract. [Let’s get divorced in 10 years…]

The young duke took the contract from her hand.

“So, where should I stamp the seal?”

* * *

“You said you’d divorce me within 10 years.”

The grown-up villain leaned in, hovering his head before he kissed her tenderly over her crown.

“Now that we’re adults, we should sign another contract.” <<less

Sheng Li and Zuo Chi had known each other for over twenty years, playing games together, watching movies together, and even helping Zuo Chi strategize to pursue the senior Omega. He thought that he and Zuo Chi should be lifelong brothers.... more>>

Zuo Chi also thought so. Although he liked Sheng Li since he was naive, he knew that two Alphas couldn't be together, so he concealed his feelings seamlessly.

It wasn't until the day Zuo Chi differentiated into an Omega that he discovered his secondary s*x detection report was forged.

Sheng Li took the blushing and weak-legged Zuo Chi to the isolation room. Sheng Li said, "It's okay to differentiate into an Omega, I will always treat you as a friend."

Zuo Chi: "I don't want to be just friends with you."

The two families formed an alliance and set a marriage contract. Zuo Chi deluded himself into thinking that friends could become lovers, mistakenly believing that his secret crush could come true.

He chased after Sheng Li, but Sheng Li, who was loyal to his friends but cruel to his lovers, made his attitude clear: not done playing yet, don't want to get married, even deliberately brought people in front of Zuo Chi to try to drive him away.

The disparity from heaven to hell made Zuo Chi sober. He thought, maybe he should step back to being friends with Sheng Li. He begged his father to cancel the alliance and got engaged to another Alpha.

But Sheng Li later regretted it. <<less

There was only one thing that Lizelotte was able to endure amidst an arranged marriage with an old duke, her husband’s, violence and neglect.... more>>

It was thanks to the three lovely children, although not a drop of blood was shared.

It’s been ten years since she has been protecting her children from her husband’s abuse.

An enchantingly beautiful man she met at a ball said in a sweet voice.

Tonight, her husband will die.

As the man said, her husband died, and Lizelotte and the children felt liberated for a while, though people who were aiming for the duchy and fortune came rushing in.

The mysterious and beautiful man who reappeared, Yuzef, reveals that he is a ‘regressor’ and offers an irresistible contract…

“It is enough if there is a relationship where I can kiss the madam’s hands, feet, and lips.” <<less

Ahn Seung-hyun, a college student who lived hiding his identity as a gay man. While on his way to meet an acquaintance he met through a gay dating app, he discovers that the acquaintance is a college classmate trying to out him. He tries to run away but gets into a traffic accident. Just when he thought he had died, he finds himself possessed by ‘Han Seung-hyun’, the villainous character from the novel he was reading, and continues living that life. However, there’s a problem: ‘Han Seung-hyun’ is someone who has been given a life sentence with a time limit. Feeling wronged for a moment, Seung-hyun thinks, ‘Since I’m dead anyway, can’t I fulfill my... more>> dream of being a rich unemployed person for a little while?’ and resolves to do everything he wanted to do with his remaining life. Can’t he have s*x at least once before he dies? With that thought, Seung-hyun boldly goes to a gay bar to find a one-night stand partner, but ends up getting involved with the one person he absolutely shouldn’t have.

“Ju-, Ju-, Ju Jae-young-ssi.”

“Yes. I am Ju Jae-young.”

What will happen to Seung-hyun’s terminal life after spending a night with Ju Jae-young, the sub-male lead in the novel who dislikes Seung-hyun? <<less

Yan Shixun had roamed far and wide, making a modest living by helping people exorcise ghosts and dispel evil spirits. He enjoyed a carefree life doing odd jobs for a little extra cash.... more>>

However, just when he was living his life on his own terms, his rich third-generation friend who was shooting a variety show couldn’t find enough artists to participate and cried out, “Brother Yan, if you don’t come, I’ll die here!”

Yan Shixun: “…”

He looked at the amount his friend was offering and reluctantly agreed.

As a result, Yan Shixun unexpectedly became an internet sensation!

In the travel variety show that eliminates the worst performance guest, a haunted villa in the woods echoed with ghostly cries at midnight, vengeful spirits surrounded and threatened the guests. Possessed by eerie creatures in a desolate mountain temple, the entire team of artists was on the brink of danger. Sinister forces in rural villages harnessed dark sorcery to deceive and ensnare…

As the viewers watched the travel variety show transform into a horror show, they were shocked and screamed in horror. Yet, amidst this, Yan Shixun remained composed, a gentleman with an extraordinary presence.

Yan Shixun plucked a leaf and turned it into a sword, piercing through the evil spirit’s chest. With a burning yellow talisman in hand, he forced the malevolent entity to flee in panic. With a single command, he sent the Ten Yama Kings quaking, instilling fear in the Yin officers.

The audience stared in astonishment.

However, Yan Shixun calmly dealt with the ghosts and spirits while confidently explaining to the camera with a disdainful expression.

He looked pessimistic and said, “Read more, believe in superstitions less. What ghosts? Everything is science.”

The enlightened audience: This man is amazing! Master, I have awakened.

The audience went crazy with their votes, and Yan Shixun’s popularity soared.

Yan Shixun, who originally thought he would be eliminated in a few days: Miscalculated!

As they watched the live broadcast of Yan Shixun becoming increasingly indifferent, cynical, and wanting to be eliminated, the audience became even more excited: Is there anything more attractive than an idol who promotes science with a touch of mystique? All major companies, please sign him and let him debut!

For a while, Yan Shixun’s name became a sensation on the internet, and entertainment industry giants and influential fortune tellers came knocking at his door.

Yan Shixun sighed deeply: “I won’t debut! I won’t date or build a fanbase! Just leave me alone; all I want is to exorcise ghosts in peace!”

A certain bigshot from the ghost world wrapped his arm around Yan Shixun’s waist from behind: You can consider dating… me.

Content Tags: Strong Pairing, Supernatural, Entertainment Industry, Live Streaming

Search Keywords: Protagonists: Yan Shixun, Ye Li ┃ Supporting Roles: Prequel “Forced to Become Emperor After Transmigrating” ┃

One-sentence Synopsis: Want to go home, want to lie down and rest in peace, don’t want to debut.

Concept: Science is Power <<less

Eve Jenna, a poor rural noblewoman who had only beauty and a sense of reality, becomes the fourth Countess of the Hound County, aiming for the monthly cost of maintaining noble dignity.... more>>

In the third year of her marriage, which was full of stability even without love, her husband suddenly asked for a divorce. And on the same night, her husband’s first son, Azazel, who hated her, came to visit,

“What do you think about marrying me?”

with an absurd proposal and without the slightest smile on his face.

“Azazel, I know I was a mother you don't like. But you don’t have to make fun of me like this.”

“I’ve always wanted to shove mine in your place.”

“What……”

“What do you mean by a mother? That’s ridiculous. What son would think of his mother like this?”

After the end of the contract marriage, the things that followed were a series of things that Eve had never expected. <<less

Lin An Lan has lost his memory, but luckily, his boyfriend doesn't mind and still treats him with tenderness, pampering him, and doting on him. ... more>>

Lin An Lan was relieved until one day he found a photo album in the house where he lived together, full of single photos of him, from his student days to his current status as a popular celebrity.

On the back of the last photo, written in black neutral pen - I want him.

* Cheng Yu has liked Lin An Lan and has done so for eight years. He wants him, but is afraid to make a rash move.

*
Until that day, when he heard someone knocking on the door as the wind and rain hit his window. He went out and saw that Lin An Lan's clothes were soaked through, his ink-like hair was soaked with moisture, which made his lips look even more delicate, like a rose in the dark night.

"Do I stay here?" He asked.

Cheng Yu didn't speak.

Lin An Lan frowned, looking both puzzled and innocent: "Sorry, I can't remember some things. May I ask, are you my boyfriend? Do I live here?"

Cheng Yu was shocked in his heart, but he smiled slightly as he reached out and led Lin An Lan inside, his tone gentle, as if they were a real pair of lovers.

"Yes." He said, "You're back too late, wife."

I love you the most in the whole world, past, present and future. <<less

As a game designer, Xia Ruize loves to play games, but he doesn't like to play games with lottery, because he is too lucky and has less fun.... more>>

Until one day,

Xia Ruize fell into a real infinite survival game, relying on excellent luck to survive in a desperate situation. He finally realized that being lucky was cool for a while, and being lucky has always been cool! <<less

In the previous life, Xie Miao tried so hard to marry her cousin but she didn’t expect that her cousin couldn’t let go of the white moonlight in his heart. Not only did he ignored her for many years but he even caused her to die unexpectedly. After being reborn, Xie Miao thought: getting married is risky but being single can save your life. Aunt, I have a destiny with Buddha, please allow me to become a nun! ... more>>

Cousin Cui Muli: …A Miao, what nonsense are you talking about!

Rival Zhou Niannan: Xie Miao, your brain is flooded. Do you want me to help you out.

The pretentious cousin Xie Miao was reborn. She was no longer infatuated with her cousin Cui Muli and only wanted to become a monk. Relying on the advantage of her past life and secretly using Cui Muli’s hand, she gradually changed the tragedy of everyone in the previous life. In the process, she won the admiration of Cui Muli and her arch-enemy Zhou Niannan with her smart and true character. <<less

Tong Yao woke up and found herself in an unfortunate situation.... more>>

Not only did she transmigrate into a fantasy-romance novel that had been dropped by the author, but she also found herself in the body of a throwaway character that was fighting against the protagonist for a man!

For the sake of her survival, Tong Yao immediately reached forward to grab the protagonist’s leg.

“Mistress, I was wrong!” <<less

Xiang Nan, who became a village administrative staff in the countryside after graduating from college, went up the mountain to help an old villager find his lost sheep but fell off a cliff due to the treacherous terrain. When he opened his eyes, he found himself in an unknown ancient time period, rolling deeper than he expected, from the year 2017 into ancient times.... more>>

With an impoverished family and a sickly mother and younger sister to support, Xiang Nan endured the physical toll of his predecessor's neglected studies and hunted in the mountains. He almost fell victim to a wild boar but was saved by a tough young lady in the nick of time.

The young lady sized up Xiang Nan and flashed a mysterious smile, saying, "To repay the debt of saving your life… are you the Scholar Xiang from Xinghua Village?"

Stunned, Xiang Nan gained a handsome and heroic wife from then on.
While he studied for the imperial examinations, his wife wielded a bow and arrow, escorting him to the county even with a protruding belly.

In the wild and untamed frontier, his wife hung a precious dagger from her waist, protecting their family with their children in tow.

Xiang Nan, hesitant: "Wife, what significance do I hold in your eyes?"

The young lady, thinking deeply before the realization dawns: "To sow seeds and bear children, inheriting your handsome looks; our family relies on you."

Reading Guide:
[No melodrama, no dissatisfaction, no extramarital affairs.] <<less

I became the villainess who grew up in the same orphanage as the male lead.... more>>

Whenever the male and female leads were about to get together, this villainess would pretend to be sick to drive a wedge between them.

But when I became her, it turned out to be a hopeless fate filled with disability, incurable disease, and even mental illness.

Still, since I knew the contents of the novel, I decided to try my best to avoid the landmines, and I was finally on the verge of success.

'My life is just beginning now!'

But then.

"Did you hate me so much that you fled to this faraway foreign land in that condition?"

"Huh?"

The male lead smiled brightly as he picked up the bloodstained handkerchief I had carelessly tossed aside.

"You said you'd stay by my side forever. You have to keep your promise... so I don't go crazy, right?"

It seems that the male lead has darkened because I ran away...? <<less