Recs if you like 杀破狼 [Sha Po Lang]...

a collection of men who pretend to be really innocent and weak to gain their lover’s favour. the title comes from the chinese slang term 绿茶 / green tea, which refers to someone who acts really pitiful and helpless, as if they’ve endured a lot of hardships, but in actual fact is very cunning and ambitious.

note: the origin of the term is quite misogynistic, hence why this list will not be including any women.

chinese webnovels (mostly danmei) with disabled main characters who don’t get a miracle cure. as always, recommendations are very welcome!

novels in which a main character’s name is derived or gains greater meaning from poetry. as always, recommendations are very welcome, for books in any language!

酸涩文 (n.) danmei novels about aching hearts that have been put through the wringer and back.

— 富士山不远，月亮也真的可以私有。 / mount fuji isn’t far, and the moon really can be intimately held.

a list of popular chinese webnovels, including but not limited to danmei and baihe.