I Just Want to Be a Minor Official
我只想当个小官
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- I Just Want to Coast Until Retirement我只想混到退休Former title · until Oct 2026
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Currently, it seems to be a top-tier read. Tomato is a rare gem; the writing is good, and it's a lighthearted political novel with some minor power struggles between ordinary people, but without the suspense and intrigue of traditional political novels. I'm not much of a writer, but I found it very enjoyable to read!
The entire book was a remarkably enjoyable read. The highlight was Wei Long's fight with Xing Tian at the foot of the snowy mountain, where they exchanged hundreds of blows for Yang Guifei. However, Hu Sanniang's close-combat burst was too overwhelming. Fortunately, Jie used his shadow clone to follow up with a powerful attack, switching positions to finish her off.
The writing style is quiet, clean, and the pace is refreshing and brisk. The language is concise and refined, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere that allows the reader to unwind. 💕💕💕💕 Watching the protagonist slowly walk forward feels like walking on the path I most want to take, making me want to follow and see where he ultimately ends up. 😄😄😄😄😄 I'm so envious! 🥺🥺🥺 I wish I could have such an adventure. The author's writing is excellent, keep it up! 👍👍👍
No exaggeration, he has a knack for it! Just do good deeds and don't worry about the future! He has humanity and character. True talent is found in the ordinary! Excellent!
I quite like it so far. It's like a cup of fine tea, to be savored slowly. I personally like the protagonist's personality; he has a peaceful mindset, doesn't slack off or scheme, does his job well, and manages to balance work and enjoy life.
Although the main plot isn't very strong, I really like the style. It's like a gentle chrysanthemum that repeatedly rises to the top, capturing the feeling of unintentional success perfectly. Some scenes are indeed quite classic, like the portrayal of Su Qing. Perhaps the author isn't very good at writing female characters, so they play to their strengths and cut through the mess quickly.
Highly recommended! It's a book that's both realistic and lighthearted, with humor amidst its seriousness. It's a book with very positive values, and the characters are vivid, well-developed, and the story is very tightly paced. Keep up the good work, author! Sharing this with everyone!
I was stunned! It starts by saying "lie down," then subtly demotes you, making you feel sorry for yourself. It's like a battle between the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Then, the style suddenly shifts, and it's all about cultivating immortality—a mustard seed or a space within the mind.
Sure, although he's not particularly ambitious, he's genuinely hardworking and it's enjoyable to read. Also, the involvement of government officials in a virtual farm is quite novel. And while it lacks depth in depicting the harsh realities of government politics, it's still watchable.
The protagonist of this political drama is composed and calm in the face of adversity. The plot is tight and engaging. He has a cheat ability similar to QQ Farm, but it doesn't appear very often. The female lead is also an intelligent and beautiful woman from a good family. The writing is very tasteful.