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From Guard to HeirThree years ago, Calvin Wagner, heir to Blackfire Finance, survived an assassination attempt and went low-profile as a security guard. His loyal girlfriend, Larissa Stone, stood by his side through it all. Now, with his father's return to name him successor, Calvin rises from the shadows to reclaim his rightful place. Tired of the arrogant scions of Blackfire's affiliates targeting him and Larissa, he's done staying quiet—this time, he's hitting back harder than ever.
Guide to Midlife Self-HelpIsabel Jarrett spent her fiftieth birthday at a table with a dog. The dog belonged to her husband's mistress, and Isabel was told to kneel down in front of it. She had been married thirty years and had run that household through all of them without making trouble about any of it. She asked for a divorce. An inheritance in the billions, left to her by her uncle, reached her after she had already moved out of the house.
How to Sleep With Your Professor 101Cecilia, a determined aspiring winemaker, hits rock bottom just before graduation. Late for her presentation, framed, and kicked out of her dorm, she spends her last penny renting on a beautiful house — only to discover it’s a scam. Worse still, the house belongs to her strict professor, Quentin Dumont, who failed her and doomed her graduation...
The Miracle Chef's ReturnDue to a betrayal, the Miracle Chef, Jason, fell off the cliff and lost his power and the four miracle kitchen tools. Luckily, he was saved by Mr. Moore and learned cooking skills from scratch, getting ready to take back what he used to have. By chance, he saved the richest man in Somston and started searching for his tools.
The Amazing ButcherLaurence Anderson intended to run his meat processing business peacefully. However, his fiancée's infidelity, coupled with her lover's humiliation of his parents, forced him to intervene. Facing relentless oppression from Henry Garcia and his brothers, Laurence revealed his true identity as the Lord of Star Rift Hall to protect his loved ones and confront his adversaries.
The Embrace of erendipityMike Lewis, a business prodigy, was abandoned after his father’s affair, forcing him and his mother to survive by delivering food. When he caught his girlfriend cheating, he retaliated and was hunted down by thugs. Amber Lopez, a girl he once helped as a child, came to his rescue and forced him into marriage, based on a childhood joke. Under her protection, Mike gradually fell in love with her.The Stolen 5 YearsSansa Lean, an orphanage-raised girl, met Enzo Keel while working at a café. Enzo, grandson of Valley State's richest man, fell for her instantly. They got engaged, unaware that Sansa's best friend, Jean, also loved Enzo. Consumed by jealousy, Jean hired an assassin to kill pregnant Sansa on her way to the airport.Invincible Father and DaughterThe family life Felix Trueman hopes to build with CEO Sharon Lee is threatened by enemies on two fronts. Forces from Villain's Valley pursue him and his daughter Septima after their escape, while the Drake family targets Sharon. Father and daughter repeatedly intervene to protect her.A Chef’s Journey HomeEthan Reed seeks help from the legendary chef to cure his eating disorder. Meanwhile, Lucy, a young apprentice chef, descends the mountain with a family heirloom and a rare medicinal pill. By chance, she saves a wealthy lady, who then takes her in. As Lucy strives to complete her mission, unexpected twists and challenges arise.
Without RegretsEthan White helped his girlfriend develop an OX program, making her the president's secretary. She then dumped him for the GM, who threatened to break Ethan's legs and blacklist him. At the critical moment, the president arrived and recognized Ethan as her childhood protector.
I Wanna Get Kicked OutSean, a parallel world traveler, inhabits the role of the adopted son of the Sampson family. Tasked with getting ousted, he wreaks havoc to be sent away. Surprisingly, his antics lead to forgiveness from his sisters, paving the way for a carefree life in this alternate reality.
I Don't Practice Medicine, I Only CookZoe Chapman, heiress of Fredonia's richest family, suffers from anorexia, leaving top chefs helpless. Her sister turns to Ryan Lancaster, a humble vendor who reveals the lost skills of a legendary Cooking God. As a chef competition nears, culinary masters keep falling one after another, begging for Ryan's return.
Lucky Star in the VillageThe Lang family mistreats Stella after her parents leave her in their care, then casts her out altogether. Her compassion and uncanny good fortune earn her a home with the Johnsons, whose affection helps her survive hardship, find her birth parents, and bring renewed hope to the family that chose her.
My Dearest GrandsonSimon Collins takes his family to an international hospital to do their annual physical exams when he runs into his boss, Leonard Bryson. Simon butters up Leonard for his upcoming promotion, but he never expects it to be ruined by his mother and son in the next few hours…
Lady of Another KindA thousand years ago Charles Karber sealed away Lilian Quinn, a mystical beast, and she stayed shut in for the whole of that span. She gets loose in the present day and finds that Charles has been born into this era too, grown, and running a company. She goes to him and keeps herself close to him, waiting for a chance at revenge.
Charles tricks her into marrying him. Living beside him changes what is between them and the two of them grow attached. Lilian then learns what actually happened when she was sealed away, and that the Hurwitz family had been lying about it from the start.
From Outcast to Village HeroFalsely accused of profiteering and banished from his village, Neal Shaw is taken in by Emma Hester to help her community thrive. Neal must outwit numerous schemes to prove his innocence and help Pendle prosper, ultimately finding love and justice.
From Guard To Guardian GodNoah, a security guard, had been living an ordinary life until he discovered his wife's affair with Elijah. Devastated, he unexpectedly received a divine appointment from the Heavenly Court as the Guardian God, awakening his power. Exposing Elijah's conspiracy, Noah rescued Ella and Luna, unraveling the Johnson family's schemes.
A Love Long OverdueHenry and his wife left for the city, leaving Tessa with his mother and brother. The grandmother, favoring boys, abused Tessa and kicked her out of the house during a storm. She fell ill, and despite being taken to the hospital, the grandmother refused treatment to save money, causing her death.
Confessing to the HeiressA supernatural system orders James Sanders to win the affection of heiress Annie Rowe, making romance an obligation he cannot ignore. When the Rowes' conflict with the Windsor family draws him in, the abilities awarded by that same system turn Annie's unwanted suitor into her clan's decisive ally.
Final Deployment for LoveGunner, a lieutenant, and Ember, a doctoral student, have been married for years but rarely see each other and have minimal contact. Ember feels this isn’t how a marriage should be and considers divorce. After knowing her thoughts, Gunner brings her to his base, and their unfamiliar yet familiar married life officially begins.
An Imposter's Boundless FortuneTroy Lambert sacrificed six years delivering food to support his girlfriend—only to be dumped when she succeeded. Then he learned his late brother was CEO of a trillion-dollar company. To save the company in crisis,Troy stepped into his brother's shoes—rising from delivery man to corporate titan with the world at his feet.
The Hero's Hollow HomecomingNational hero Brogan Cleveland finally comes home from years at the front, eager to see his terminally ill mother. She has already died after brutal neglect by his sister-in-law's family, who hide both her death and his sister's whereabouts so they can keep exploiting him, leaving Brogan to unravel their carefully staged homecoming.When Cupid Arrived with HimStella Shawn, a young healing prodigy who grew up in the mountains, arrives in the city to honor her grandmother's dying wish—marry a stranger. But Victor Frank, the ruthless CEO who shuns all women, scoffs at the marriage arrangement—until he recognizes her as the angel who saved him years ago. Then, the legendary ice-cold CEO shocks the entire city by marrying her overnight, transforming into an insatiably affectionate husband who dotes on her relentlessly, guards her possessively, and flies into jealous rages at even the slightest attention other men pay his precious wife...
When Pretend Turns RealNew at Johns Pharma, Ryan's boss, Brianna, asked him to pretend to be her boyfriend. Reluctant at first, Ryan stumbled upon a system rewarding him with skills and knowledge just by reading. Brianna's family adored him, and she too wished their act was real. Empowered, Ryan's ascent to success began!From Getting Fired to Making ItDarren gains a Termination Incentive System where getting fired yields rewards, propelling him up the corporate ladder. His success attracts the attention of heiress CEO Siera, and he achieves career, family, and relationship fulfillment.
Falling for My Mafia DevilGangster CEO Charles Romanoff falls in love at first sight with Florence, the woman who saved his life. However, his domineering attempts to pursue her are repeatedly rejected. Determined to stop Florence from marrying Vaughn—a manipulative man with a dark past—Charles storms the wedding with his gang, publicly disrupts the ceremony, and forces her into a marriage with him. Post-wedding, Charles evolves into a fiercely protective husband, shielding Florence from harm. Over time, Florence begins to see beyond his rough exterior and gradually warms to his genuine devotion, unraveling an unexpected emotional bond between them.
The Deep GuardianEvan has always kept his daughter, Lena, from knowing the secrets of the hot spring, but Lena is too curious. At Lucy and Derek's instigation, Lena finally entered the hot spring but was framed by them. In the end, Evan told the secret of the hot spring and Lena's father's great deeds, and the mother and daughter made up.
Mafia DarlingDeadly assassin Sheryl Linton discovers that she has a family—and three adoring brothers. To keep them from learning what she does, she plays the sweet daughter at home, but Yosef Johnson uncovers her secret and turns the double life into a dangerous, possibly romantic complication.The Rose Hidden in MidsummerRose Shannon transfers to Atlante No. 6 High School, where she meets Andrew Spencer, a "troublemaker". As Rose helps Andrew get over his past, they fall in love. They made a promise to get into the same university. But what Andrew doesn't know is that his countdown to the SAT is also her countdown—to the end of her life.
Destined ReunionThe Lopez Group bankrupted, Churchill Lopez vanished. Five years on, he met his first love, Susan Santos, now Gelman's wealthiest. Misunderstandings arose, they suspected each other. Susan's group faced crises, reconciled after ups and downs. Churchill and Susan now happily together, misunderstandings cleared.
In the Name of the MotherJean's effort to give Marry an ordinary childhood makes the girl a target for being supposedly poor. When a jealous mother impersonates Jean and joins the bullying, the woman behind the low profile intervenes to defend her daughter and expose Luna's deception.
A Breath AwayEller got flash-married to a billionaire he had never met, but he finds his new boss Lyon irresistible. Chemistry sparks between them yet they are BOTH married! Now they're seeking divorces from their unmet husbands – completely unaware they've been married to EACH OTHER all along!Jessica's CounterattackOn the day her divorce becomes final, attorney Jessica Nelson answers public ridicule by kissing Jason Martin, a man dismissed as a playboy. The gesture follows her decision to sue Sawyer Smith and his mistress after the husband whose company she built betrays her. The onlookers misread Jessica's new alliance: Jason is a powerful tycoon, and his love for her began long before the scandal.
The Fortune Guardian BabyCursed young priest Leonora attaches herself to Bastion, sensing the greatness stolen from him when his fate was exchanged at birth. Her powers may be the only way to lift the malignant destiny now surrounding him, binding them through danger and sacrifice.
Dr. Kiss me StatAron used to be a rising star in surgery—brilliant, promising, unstoppable. But after a “medical accident,” he walked away from the OR and quietly became a dermatologist. Rachel,once a struggling actress barely getting by, hit rock bottom after online hate pushed her into depression. Someone even shoved her into a river—Aron was the one who pulled her out. Three years later, she walks into his clinic for a severe peanut allergy reaction... and finds herself face to face with the man who once saved her life. She decides to go for it—she wants him. But he's distant, and her new contract strictly bans dating. Frustrated, she tries to move on. But by then, Aron has already fallen for her. Now it's his turn to chase—something he's never done before.
Please, My PrincessGood girl Willow recoiled at her first sight of Connor. He invaded her sanctuary, whispering love sonnets that curdled to ash, but his overtures met only the impenetrable walls. She fled; he pursued. At a gala, he rumpled to his knees and pleaded, "Please take aim at my heart instead of ignoring me."Marry Me, ProfessorFated or Planned? As Elva faces a life-changing moment, a mysterious tip leads her to impulsively marry Seth. Shockingly, he then becomes her new university professor! Actually, Seth has secretly loved her for years. Through their whirlwind marriage, his charm and care gradually win her heart.When Truth's Arrival Is PostponedA successful entrepreneur suddenly encountered a crisis and was falsely accused by a girl he had helped before, facing the risk of ruin and imprisonment. The truth emerged through the relentless efforts of the lawyer defending him, which mended the relationship with his daughter and also led to his introspection.
High Society's DarlingThe Shore family sends Maison, the eldest son and heir, off to a mountain village to live for a while. He has a temper and is used to giving orders and having them followed. In the village he runs into Aila Lisle, a local girl whose circumstances are nothing like his. She is grubby and has very little, and something about the gap between her life and his makes him want to stand between her and it. They spend enough time together that each comes to lean on the other, and the sharp edges in both of them wear down.
Loving The Days Of SummerThinking that he was a specially-recruited student like he, Lyla spoke to Tyler, only to see him get into a Rolls-Royce before the college entrance exams, and she put away her love letter. Three years later, they reunited in college, and this time, Tyler was not going to let her run away again.
Foodie Kung Fu KidsBobby is born with super strength. Mandy is a martial arts genius. Exiled by their master for overeating, they impress Henry by winning a contest. Helen refuses to take them in, but she soon discovers they're her lost children. Later, they crush enemies and save Helen. The family's bond is finally restored.Favored vs. FakeWhen Taylor seeks her father, she accidentally rescues Grandpa , who tasks his son to shelter her. Unbeknownst to all, they’re her true family. After scheming Lina uses dark magic to frame her daughter as a "lucky star," draining Granpa’s health, Taylor breaks the curse, exposes the fraud, and reunites with her father.
Three Days to RuinOn his wedding eve, Howell Quinn learns his fiancée carries another man's child.Meanwhile, deceived by the same man's family, Hannah Winters misidentifies her savior, causing her mother-Mae Frost's fatal shock. When wedding and funeral processions meet, fate collides.
Savage TouchAfter losing her parents, Joy Quinn is imprisoned by her uncle and forced into marriage. Desperate, she escapes—only to encounter Blaine Sullivan, whose heart stirs for the first time in twenty-nine years. Resolved, he takes Joy to his home and vows to love and protect her forever. (Adapted from the novel The Rough Roommate & His Tamed Darling, written by Xiang Qiao and co-produced by Fanqie Novel.)
The Gambler Master's RevengeAfter his father is killed by gamblers, a sharp-witted bartender with hidden card skills, Ethan, dives into the world of underground high-stakes games to seek revenge. Teaming up with a crew of hustlers and misfits, he takes down three powerful enemies—exposing cheating rings, rigged games, and layers of corruption. But just when he thinks he's solved his father's murder, he realizes someone else has been pulling the strings all along. Who's the real mastermind behind it all?
7-Year Paid LoveRiver's girlfriend came from money. In seven years together she never once bought him a present. He proposed and she accepted, then handed back the diamond ring he had bought her, and at the registry office she said the 9.9 fee was too expensive and they should not bother.
She registered the marriage with her childhood friend instead, and booked the largest five-star hotel in the city for the engagement banquet.
River's sister had just had a heart transplant. The news set off a relapse. River knelt and asked his girlfriend to give back the wages he had handed over to her for years, so he could pay his sister's medical bills. She was holding her childhood friend's arm. She told him she was not a rich benefactor, and had her bodyguards throw him out.But A Speck in the Dust16-year-old Judy Sims fell in love at first sight with Zac Foster, the boy in the white shirt. Over the next 8 years, her unspoken feelings were buried in one missed chance after another. Fate brought them together during a blind date, and at 26, they had a shotgun marriage.
Cupid Chose My BossAria Preston was deceived by her mother and brother into going on a blind date, only to find out they intended to sell her off to Simon Carter. To avoid marrying him, she claimed she was already married to Julian Hartley, who happened to be passing by. Coincidentally, Julian was under similar pressure from his mother. They hit it off immediately and decided to get married on the spot.
My Invincible PathSent to the mortal world to temper his heart, the disciple returned with wealth, fame, and many admirers. His master asked, “When it's time to ascend, what will you do?”
“The riches go to family, the money to charity.”
“And the women who love you?”
“I love only one.”
“Then, immortality, or marriage?”
“I…”
Behind Her Closed EyesMy name is Ryan Carter. I had a crush on my private tutor, Vivian Lane. Five years ago, I thought she died in a crash. But now, I’ve found her at my uncle’s house—trapped in a vegetative state. Every night, he visits her room. To find out why, I planted a camera in her room...
Disciple of the System SectDelivery driver Harvey Lane, after accidentally activating a dating system, approaches a police officer, Sharon Swanson. His street operation, seizing a knife-wielding robber, earns him reserve officer status, allowing legitimate companionship to Sharon. With time, Sharon's feelings toward him evolve from disdain to attraction.
The Telepathic Evans FamilyCheyenne Evans stumbled into a novel. The bad news is that her family would end up in tragedy, and she would have to die too. The worse news is that she wasn't able to change such a fate after several circles of life. Cheyenne, however, was chill and ready for the inevitable. And all Cheyenne's foretelling blew her brothers' minds.My Wild Younger BoyfriendThe popular star Ernest Lloyd coincidentally met the Strong female professional Laura Yarwood on the day he returned to the country, falling in love at first sight. After a series of trials and tribulations, he finally won her heart.
Words for the One I Longed ForSophia had a crush on Anthony for years but never dared to hope for more. The boldest thing she ever did was send him an anonymous letter during his lowest days. To her surprise, the one she longed for eventually approached her—teasing, tempting, revealing that he had also loved her all along.
Sweetheart in UniformElla Fisher, all on her own, heads to the big city in search of her mother who has remarried, where she accidentally walks in on Ethan, her brother's friend, who's in a rather embarrassing state of undress. With Ella's stepsister constantly bullying her and her mother seeming to turn a blind eye, Ethan has always been there for her, with full trust and love. From campus sweetheart to married couple, Ella eventually wins the best life of her own.Dragon’s BelovedAt 3, Nina told fortunes to survive, abused by her adoptive uncle and aunt until rescued by her biological uncle. Now spoiled by four uncles and her mysterious dragon-king father, she's the world's happiest princess!
The Unspoken SolitudeBorn to be nothing more than a living blood bank for her cruel sister, Stella breaks free from her toxic family to forge a new destiny. As shocking secrets are revealed, she finds unexpected love, but her past returns for a final, deadly confrontation that will change everyone's lives forever.
The Fated CollisionHelen married Mike to save her family. After three years, she divorced him, catching clan leader Jack's eye. They later met by accident. And, she mistook him for a guard. Through challenges, Jack protected her and overcame all. Finally, they married and had children.Blossoms Through the YearsSienna Hayes, blessed with plant powers, was abandoned by her cruel father. Adopted into the powerful Hayes family, she heals relatives and exposes enemies using her gifts. When her past threatens her new life, the Hayes clan fights back, destroying all who harm their treasured girl.
The File Transfer FiascoMia renames herself "File Transfer" on WeChat, unexpectedly revealing her boyfriend's toxic family. After seeing their ridiculous demands sent by accident, she decides to teach them a lesson. Meanwhile, surprisingly, she discovers her childhood friend Nathan has loved her for years…