Straightforward Workplace Fiction 职场文，正经的

453 总 A Director’s Workplace Musings 总监的职场碎碎念 That Uncle 4567那个大叔4567Urban351k WordsOngoing Lin Feng has just parachuted into the role of general manager at an auto trading company, only to find himself mired in financial obstruction, salespeople taking credit for his work, and factional infighting. He carefully plans his moves and fights back, striving for results, holding to his principles, and winning people over amid the undercurrents of the car business. From being besieged on all sides to finding his footing, he writes a story of workplace battles and rising from the bottom. 50Reads—Score—Shelves

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A realistic workplace power struggle novel, worth reading (I am not the author).

454 救 The Day I Saved the Richest Man's Daughter, My Life Went into Cheat Mode 救下首富之女那天我的人生开了挂 Qingwen Yimo青文一墨Urban1.4M WordsOngoing A story about creating against the odds. When you feel that your marriage and career have both ended in total defeat, see how Ji Wenyuan rises from the mire and builds a palace with his own hands, a place called the “Sacred Domain.” This is the epic comeback of a post-80s generation man, forged in despair and growing through the cracks as he fights to reclaim his dignity with blood, sweat, and wisdom! The novel uses the changes experienced by people born in the 70s, 80s, and 90s as its canvas: 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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It blends the contemporary feel of "Like a Flowing River," the grand scale of "The Three-Body Problem," and the business warfare quality of "Blossoms," ultimately creating a unique "Chinese-style epic of the future."

455 筑 Building on Ruins 筑溃 Qilin kirin麒麟kirinUrban218k WordsCompleted A construction supervisor rises to the top of a state-owned enterprise in twenty years. No one knows how many bones lie beneath his feet. Cave-ins, bagmen, illicit transfers of benefits, power plays… Every gleaming achievement hides a deadly trap. Until one day, trusted allies turn against him, subordinates betray him, his family gets dragged into the mess, and his rival plays their final card. Only then does he understand: he was never in control. He was merely a sacrifice offered up as the sys —Reads—Score—Shelves

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As the snow fell heavier, Qi Lin, a newcomer, stopped the supervisor at the construction site, reported the deviation of 16 millimeters, refused to be perfunctory, insisted on dismantling the pillar and rebuilding it, and was willing to bear the consequences alone even if he could not contact the person in charge.

456 领 My Boss Taught Me a Lesson: I Turned Around and Tore Management to Shreds 领导教我做人：我反手撕烂了管理层 The Rain Hasn't Stopped in the Green Hours青时雨未停11k WordsCompleted My Boss Tried to Teach Me a Lesson, So I Tore Management to Shreds —Reads—Score—Shelves

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The protagonist awakens, workplace PUA occurs, don't forget to be yourself.

457 漂 The Wanderer (2025) 漂泊记（2025） Ningbo Spicy Rabbit Head甬城麻辣兔头7k WordsCompleted Drifting (2025) 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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It's here! Adapted from true workplace stories—the main focus is on immersion.

458 职 Workplace Masks and Sincere Hearts: I Took Off My Mask and Met You 职场伪装与真心：摘下面具遇见你 Summer's Clear Creek夏之澄溪Modern Romance100k WordsCompleted This is a story about “pretending” and “being real.” Yan Xiaoran builds a wall around her heart with a photograph, hoping to keep to herself in the city, but unexpectedly meets Xu Yuanzhou, who is wearing a “mask” of his own. When two hearts, both restrained yet longing for warmth, meet, all their pretense will eventually melt away in the face of sincerity and love. This is not only a romantic fairy tale, but also a profound exploration of self-growth, identity, and the search for meaning among —Reads—Score—Shelves

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Staying true to your original aspirations in the workplace can also lead to unexpected surprises.

459 我 I Used Workplace Tactics to Crush Everyone 我用职场法则卷死所有人 Rabbit Beating Gongs and Drums敲锣打鼓的兔子Eastern Fantasy394k WordsCompleted Du Da, a coder in the imperial capital, had drifted through life like a salted fish. A subway accident swept him into a cultivation world where the strong preyed on the weak. At the brink of death, he unexpectedly awakened the Great Void Cosmos Heaven-Devouring Scripture. Cultivation techniques could be downloaded with one click and mastered instantly! While others spent a century in arduous cultivation, all he needed was to say “Download.” What others dismissed as useless scraps were forbidden 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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A programmer transmigrates into the world of cultivation, a mind-blowing and exhilarating story, a source of joy for working people! Calculate spiritual power with Excel, manage elders upwards, and turn all the anxiety of overtime into the exhilarating feeling of overwhelming others—a perfect emotional remedy!

461 官 A Trap Within a Trap in the Halls of Power 官场局中局 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Urban537k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + power struggles + influential figures + suspense + workplace drama + deduction] Cao Zili, head of the Phoenix Mountain project, falls to his death. Rumors claim a suicide note was found at the scene, but its intended recipient is a mystery, and the case is full of unanswered questions... Was it suicide or murder? And what was the motive? The body cannot be found, making the case difficult to solve... The provincial task force arrives, sending the political scene in Huzhou i 1.3kReads8.7Score128Shelves

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Difficult career path in the workplace

462 我 My Doctor Lin 我的林医生 Icy Rose冰冰玫瑰Modern Romance142k WordsCompleted [A blend of sweetness and heartbreak + slow burn + delicate prose + a working woman’s growth + episodic format] Radiologist Lin Xiaoya can see every bone in the human body, yet she can’t read the heart of the person in front of her. Other people’s love is a two-way journey, but theirs is a tale of mutual misunderstanding... 108Reads—Score—Shelves

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Women face numerous challenges in the workplace, but thankfully they eventually overcame them and grew stronger.

466 选 After My Royal Bride Search Crashed and Burned, I Eloped with My Childhood Sweetheart 选妃翻车后，我和竹马闪婚了 The Ladybug of Seven-Star Begonia七星海棠的七星瓢虫Modern Romance104k WordsOngoing [Marriage Before Love] [Childhood Friends to Secret Crush] [Funny and Sweet Romance] [A Straightforward Girl Learns About Love] My name is Xia Chuhe, a renowned lawyer in Jinghai City. I've never lost a case, but I've never won at love, either. The day my mother gave me an ultimatum, I did three things: 1. Went to a bar to pick out male models (but failed to find one I liked) 2. Got caught in the act by my childhood friend, Gu Chen (there was something strange in the way he looked at me) 3. Lost 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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It's so enjoyable to read, I can't stop, every chapter is wonderful.

467 我 My Days at the Real Estate Sales Office 我在售楼部的日子 Clouds in the Sky, Water in a Bottle云在天际水在瓶Modern Romance1.6M WordsOngoing As a member of the post-80s generation, I’ve witnessed this industry’s rise and fall. I’ve ridden the wave, reaped the rewards, felt the bubble, and watched it go from flourishing to decline, its fortunes ebbing away... There was fate’s hand, society’s shaping, and the trials of life... All these true stories will be recorded in full as a mark of our times. 186Reads—Score—Shelves

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A pure workplace novel that tells the story of the female protagonist's career growth.

468 精 Jingwei Quits: I'm Done Filling This Sea! 精卫离职：这海，老娘不填了！ Like Gold, Like Tin如金如锡11k WordsCompleted Jingwei Quits: I'm Done Filling This Sea! 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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Satirical Workplace Novels

469 我 I Wish Us Joy Forever 我愿常欢喜 Wang Erqiao汪二峤Marriage & Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Women’s Growth + Romance and Marriage + Workplace + Relationships] Girls from different family backgrounds will all find their own happiness! A rose raised in a greenhouse will weather life’s storms, while a girl who grows like a weed will find her own spring. She is a rich girl from a big city, yet she falls prey to a gold-digging boyfriend, sexual harassment at work, and exclusion by her colleagues... She is a small-town academic who gets extorted by a fellow villager and drained by parents w 47.2kReads9.7Score5.9kShelves

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Themes that resonate with everyday life are more likely to touch people's hearts. There's no exaggerated romance, no unrealistic fantasy; it's filled with the warmth of everyday life, depicting joys and sorrows, workplace struggles, the mundane details of daily life, and interpersonal relationships… I hope you enjoy it! ❤️🌷

470 进 Love and Hate Rise With the Wind 进蜕之爱恨随风起 Fang Baiye方白叶Urban231k WordsCompleted As school draws to a close, you find an unexpected love that comes to nothing. Your hopes for life after graduation are replaced by one setback after another. You need to work hard. If you earn ten million a year, you’ll have no trouble finding someone! But in the end, reality tramples your hopes. Love slips away, lost to your own lumbering cluelessness! Heaven and earth are merciless, but people have hearts. People may have hearts, but you have no interest. The wind is silent; the trees do not 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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A realistic urban romance novel set in the workplace. It begins with a recent college graduate seeking employment.

471 读 After I Started My PhD, the Whole Research Group Went Crazy 读博后，全课题组都癫了 Cen Zhihui岑知晦Modern Romance161k WordsOngoing Before starting her PhD, Lin Zhao thought the lab was a sacred temple leading to the truth. After starting her PhD, she realized it was more like a massive cultivation dungeon: her advisor handled the tribulations, her labmates lost their minds, the equipment stabbed her in the back, and her papers made her reconsider the meaning of life. She originally set out to explore the boundaries of human knowledge. Three months later, her modest wishes had dwindled to three: may the data not crash today, 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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Who understands! Before pursuing his PhD, the protagonist was full of academic ideals, but now he's being tormented by his fellow students, equipment, and papers. His only wish is that the data doesn't go wrong today and he doesn't get called in for a talk.

472 被 After Her Boss Targeted Her, She Was Made Redundant 被领导针对后，她被优化了 laceyQ14k WordsCompleted After her boss targeted her, she was laid off. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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A real, large-scale project from a major company; no melodramatic romance, just the raw, brutal truth.

475 逆 The Real Estate Agent's Comeback 逆袭的房产经纪人 Tomorrow Without Dawn没有天明的明天Urban439k WordsCompleted The working life of a low-level talent agent: a difficult road, but one she walks with unwavering resolve. Most of the stories are adapted from things the author has encountered in the industry. No offense is intended; if anything here offends you, please be understanding, or contact the author to request changes. 150Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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So far, it's set in the workplace; it's not sweet, it's realistic, and it's not mindless.

476 烟 Love Amid the Fireworks of Life 烟火今生情 Witty and Clever妙语玲珑Modern Romance108k WordsCompleted The story of a young woman studying biopharmaceuticals as she grows from an inexperienced college student into an adult making her way in the world, encounters a terrible man, and struggles through a thorny path. Along the way, she finds a close male friend and a soulmate, and grows through her independent efforts... 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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A serious workplace story, depicting daily life! A fresh take on realistic themes!

479 危 An Anti-PUA Guide to Dangerous Relationships 危险关系的反PUA指南 Fortune from All Directions1990八方来财199025k WordsCompleted A Guide to Fighting Back Against PUA in a Dangerous Relationship 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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This is no longer a workplace drama about swallowing your anger! To prevent her sister's tragedy from repeating itself, the female protagonist secretly collects irrefutable evidence of her boss's manipulation and defeats him in a meeting, making the reader's blood boil!

480 公 My Company Refuses to Pay, So I Fight Back 公司赖账我反击 One Hundred and Twenty-Five Digital Units干一石数字Urban244k WordsCompleted I simply fronted 9,999 yuan for a proposal on behalf of my company. My manager said to pay it first and claim reimbursement later. The company used the project, but then said I hadn't gotten approval. When my contract expired, they pressured me into signing a blank form, trying to make it look like I'd left “for personal reasons” and “resigned voluntarily.” Worse, they told prospective employers during background checks that I'd had a dispute over expenses, was difficult to communicate with, and 64Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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After learning that he had been maliciously investigated by his former company, he took the initiative to contact the company's HR and his direct supervisor to verify the evaluation and demand an explanation. However, they either read his messages but did not reply or deliberately avoided him, or they used company rules and regulations and the unified external statement as excuses, and could not provide any substantial evidence to prove that he had neglected his duties.

481 善 Legend of Good Deeds: The Sage’s Wealth-Building Code 善行传奇：贤者的财富密码 Sound Painter声音画家Urban93k WordsOngoing No System, no awakening, no superpowers. A series of small stories paints a picture of life in all its variety, showing that true happiness comes from helping others and staying true to your values. By treating people well, Xianyu finds one opportunity after another. Fresh out of high school, he relies entirely on his own hard work and perseverance, taking things one step at a time until he becomes a Korean millionaire. The plot moves quickly. It can be an inspirational story, a satisfying power —Reads—Score—Shelves

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You should check this out; it's very realistic. This book has no superpowers or systems; it's a realistic workplace story about a high school graduate. The protagonist has strong moral values ​​and is purely hardworking and intelligent. The plot is reasonable and engaging, definitely worth reading.

482 玫 The Rose-Colored Slope 玫瑰的斜坡 Chen Shenqi陈神奇Modern Romance111k WordsCompleted The second book in the three-part series about life in government service. [A workplace novel about township officials, not a domineering-CEO power fantasy] [Zhou Zezhen, Xie Jiuyang] Before Xie Jiuyang took that knife for Zhou Zezhen, she already knew: He loved power more than he loved her. During the Yanshan Valley incident, both she and Shen Zhixi were suffering from hypothermia, but he went to Shen Zhixi. She knew then that it was finally over between them. She took that knife for him, r 173Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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Project implementation at the grassroots level, elections.

483 风 Through Life's Storms, She Blossoms 风雨人生，她自芳华 Sneak a Quick Glance偷偷秒一眼Modern Romance605k WordsOngoing Period drama, a woman’s journey of growth, overseas entrepreneurship, a strong female lead, and realistic romance. “One woman’s four marriages, three entrepreneurial ventures, two generations finding peace, and one extraordinary life.” In 1984, she was the pampered jewel of a prestigious family, but one ill-fated marriage sent her crashing to rock bottom. Her husband was cold, and her in-laws took her daughter. Overnight, she fell from the clouds into the dust. But she refused to be beaten. 864Reads6.9Score100Shelves

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"A woman's four marriages, three entrepreneurial ventures, reconciliation between two generations, and a legendary life." "It took her 35 years to marry her first love."

484 卷 The Workaholic CEO Loves Overtime, So His Overworked Secretary Runs Off with the Desk 卷王总裁爱加班，牛马秘书扛桌跑 Mrs. Ocherov奥切罗夫人Modern Romance790k WordsCompleted [Sweet, soft-hearted, adorable overworked secretary X ruthless, seductive, scheming CEO with a fragile side | HE + sweet romance + mutual devotion + funny and lighthearted + mutual healing + gentle comfort] At 10 p.m., in an office tower in Shanghai’s CBD, CEO’s secretary Li Li eats instant noodles and gnaws on a cold meat bun in front of her computer. She can’t take any more overtime at this lousy job. It just never ends! After losing her job, she gets referred by a relative and lands a positio 450Reads—Score—Shelves

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Li Li works as Ye Li's secretary and works overtime with him every day, revising reports until the early hours of the morning. But he suddenly says, "I'm keeping you working overtime because I want to stay a little longer." The domineering CEO's routine hides his tenderness, making this a heartwarming story for working people!

486 我 I Have a Group Chat for Retired Masters 我有一个退休高手群 Shi Yi Onze拾一Onze18k WordsCompleted I Have a Group Chat for Retired Experts 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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487 传 A Legendary Life: The Road of Officialdom and Business 传奇人生之官商之路 Old Eagle Fish老雕鱼儿Urban3.1M WordsCompleted A star of destiny descends upon a humble family and shines on Yu Yuan, who is about to graduate from high school. He awakens a super brain and turns his life around! Follow his journey as he becomes a top student, a rising star in science and technology, a business prodigy, and a rising star in officialdom. 4.9kReads8.6Score503Shelves

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488 后 Growing Up After Youth 后青春成长记 Begonia Crossing the Moonlit Sea月渡海棠Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted This is a survival guide for an assembly-line worker. It is also the story of a working-class woman's arduous coming of age. From a bleak family upbringing to a turbulent college life, and then into a lower-class society where every resource must be fought over. In the first half of her naïve youth, she has neither dignity nor ease. Thrown into the lowest rungs of society and the relentless assembly line, she resolves to live with dignity. But fate puts her through trial after trial and forces h 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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A workplace story set in an assembly line factory. In such a place, the offices and the workshops seem to represent two different social classes. Everyone makes no secret of their fierce competition for even the smallest step across these classes.

489 马 Ma Feifei’s Career Ascension 马菲菲职场飞升记 Glass Cliff玻璃悬崖Modern Romance338k WordsCompleted Ma Feifei, the department belle of Bingcheng University of Technology, can’t stand living in a cramped Dongguan urban village with her first love, Xu Hui. After seeing the duplex mansion of Jiang Qingshan, a section chief at a Taiwanese-funded factory, the thought of “saving herself twenty years of hard work” takes root in her mind and grows wild. In the name of love, she gets Xu Hui “transferred” to Foshan, then launches a precise “late-night campaign” to win over Jiang: late-night requests for —Reads—Score—Shelves

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Ma Feifei's workplace is a war without gunpowder. Her opponents are shrewd colleagues, cunning bosses, and even herself. Her task is to complete a series of perfectly "legal" transactions under everyone's watchful eyes. But when she begins to secretly record everything, and when mysterious text messages arrive unexpectedly, she finds herself caught in a much larger vortex. Should she continue to be a manipulated "white glove," or fight back and become the player? In this high-stakes cat-and-mouse game, a single misstep can lead to total defeat.

490 资 Beauty and Talent: The Venture Capital Heir and His Many-Faced Spirit 资色：创投公子和他的百变灵妖 Brother Di Talks Finance迪哥看财经Urban141k WordsOngoing After venture capital scion Ye Shaofeng takes charge of the company, he faces challenge after challenge. Can the stunning Su Yunmeng, who loves him deeply and is known as the “Shape-Shifting Enchantress,” help him make his mark in the turbulent world of high finance? This business-war novel reveals the unspoken rules of the capital markets and lays bare the lives caught up in the temptations of fame, fortune, and beauty. 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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A new book on the unspoken rules of the financial industry, a captivating read.

492 十 Ten Miles of Red Finery: Not a Single Sedan Chair Can Be Left Behind 十里红妆：一抬都不能少 Wu Nanwei梧南帷Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted "Three million. Sign it." She replied with four words: "The shop is not for sale." Her grandmother had passed away, leaving behind a bridal finery shop, twelve volumes of manuscripts, and a grand sedan chair for a wedding procession, its gold leaf only half applied. Everyone urged her to take the money and leave. Only the lawyer told her, "The will says the shop goes to you. If you don't claim it within sixty days, it goes to someone else." So she went to claim it. When buying the shop didn't wo 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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Everyone advised her to sell her old bridal shop, and even her relatives felt it was unrealistic to fight against a large corporation. The protagonist protected her grandmother's inheritance, took on all sorts of dowry orders, created elaborate wedding processions, fought lawsuits, and reclaimed the honor that belonged to the artisans.

493 铁 Iron Fist 铁腕 Understanding Spring and Autumn春悟秋懂Urban5.6M WordsOngoing No one is reborn, and no one transmigrates. This is a realistic novel about life in government circles. A country boy without connections loses his chance at promotion and his girlfriend. He even stands to lose his life as others try to take everything from him... By a twist of fate, he wins the favor of various powerful factions one after another and becomes a rising star in government, writing a sweeping, legendary tale of a political career... 104kReads9.2Score7.9kShelves

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494 扭 Turning the Tide: I Turn Around and Pass the County Party Office Exam 扭转乾坤：我转身考上县委办 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban901k WordsCompleted Ye Guoqiang was beaten to death by men sent by Mayor Fang of Longgang Town. After being reborn, he happened to save Wu Xiaomin, the granddaughter of Wu Zhenhua, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee. This novel blends transmigration, modern life, officialdom, political science, economics, philosophy, human nature, and the art of governing. Every plot point is carefully laid out, with danger at every turn, so you’ll need to use your wits as you read. Amid the struggle between good an 185Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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It's addictive to watch; the plot unfolds with every step leading to victory.

496 纵 After Setting Myself Ablaze, I Was Reborn as a Human Succubus 纵火自焚后竟重生为人形魅魔 Hope Is Out of Reach希不了望Urban694k WordsOngoing (Rebirth + entrepreneurship + no System + multiple heroines + sweet romance + love-triangle drama) Alone and on the run overseas, Yang Shiguang was betrayed and hunted down. In a fit of fury, he set the gasoline ablaze, consigning himself and his memories to the flames. But though he had grown prematurely worldly, he was reborn in 2007, during the summer before college. This time, he was determined to make the most of his youth and stop being a doormat. Starting in the food business, he would bu 1kReads9.2Score107Shelves

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The male protagonist's character arc is so moving! From the despair of being betrayed and setting himself on fire in his past life, to his rebirth as a succubus and his rise to build a catering business empire, the changes in his state of mind at each stage are delicate and realistic, making the reader fully immersed. A dark horse rebirth and entrepreneurship novel! #CharacterDevelopmentNovel

500 我 I Work in Customer Service for a Property Management Company 我在物业做客服 March Tiger三月的虎Urban668k WordsCompleted [Inside the property management industry] [Social issues] [Reality] [Workplace comeback] [Passionate] [Hard work] [Face-slapping] After his startup fails, Zhang Juntao returns to the workplace. Watch as he finds his way forward in the property management industry he once complained about! Cluttered hallways, parking problems, leaks, noise disputes, and a host of other headaches: how will he and his friends overcome them? How will he level up by defeating one challenge after another, growing from 272Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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A thrilling workplace rebirth story! She avoids the pitfalls of her past life and climbs step by step to the pinnacle of management!