Can you recommend some Chinese novels about marriage and strangers?

One common theme is the discovery of self and the other. When two strangers enter into a marriage, they start to learn about themselves and each other. For example, they might find out hidden aspects of their personalities through their interactions within the marriage.

There is also 'The Plum in the Golden Vase'. It presents a vivid picture of the social life at that time, including the issue of forced marriage. The female characters often have to endure marriages arranged by others, which reflects the social problems of that era.

One well - known Chinese novel in this regard could be 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. It involves complex family relationships and the idea of marriage within the family context. The main character, Jia Baoyu, has various interactions within his family regarding marriage and relationships.

One is 'The Three - Body Problem' by Liu Cixin. Although it's mainly a science - fiction novel, it also touches on the characters' family lives and how they are affected by the events in the story after marriage. Another is 'A Dream of Red Mansions'. It shows the complex family relationships and the different fates of the characters after marriage in a large feudal family.

One of the well - known marriage - themed Chinese novels is 'A Dream of Red Mansions'. It depicts complex family relationships and marriages within a large aristocratic family. Another is 'Jin Yong's novels often involve elements of marriage, like in 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes', where the relationship between the main characters has elements related to marriage and love.

One popular 'unintended marriage' Chinese novel could be 'A Record of Mortal's Cultivation to Immortality'. In this novel, there are some storylines that involve unintended marriages or relationships formed in unexpected ways. The main character often gets involved in various complex situations, and some of the romantic or marital aspects are not initially intended but develop over time.

A 'Lightning Marriage' Chinese novel that is quite well - known is 'Boss & Me'. The story involves a quick - developing relationship between the female lead and the male lead. It not only shows their love story but also delves into their personal growth and the challenges they face in their relationship. The descriptions of their interactions are really cute and it gives readers a warm feeling.

One famous predestined marriage Chinese novel is 'A Dream of Red Mansions'. It tells a complex story of love and fate among many characters in a large family. The relationships are full of twists and turns, and the idea of predestined marriage is deeply woven into the narrative.

There is also 'The Story of Ming Lan'. In this novel, the female lead, Ming Lan, is in a sort of mismatch marriage situation. She has to navigate through the complex family relationships and the differences between her and her husband's status and personalities. Through her intelligence and tenacity, she manages to make the marriage work and also gains respect in the family.

Well, 'A Record of Mortal's Cultivation to Immortality' also has some arranged marriage situations. The main character's family arranges a marriage for him, but his journey in the cultivation world makes the situation more complicated as he pursues his own path and relationships.