Great Authors, Please Recommend Some Political Workplace Novels 大神们推荐一下官场小说

1. 51 官EN The Halls of Power: A Nobody's Ambition 官场：一个小人物的野望 Ink as a Blade以墨为锋Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Starting as a grassroots police officer in 2005, he repeatedly cracks major cases. Amid the treacherous twists and turns of officialdom, he carves out a distinctive path to promotion. 131.8kReads9.5Score15.1kShelves

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   These books are worth reading.

2. 52 离 The Day He Left Office, 100,000 Citizens Blocked the Road to Give Him Sweet Potatoes 离任那天，十万百姓拦路送红薯 Milk Pudding Basic Cola牛奶布丁基本可乐Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Power plays are the ultimate romance for men. Power plays combined with a slow-burn story set in the world of officialdom. Real life has no absolute black and white. Gray occupies most of our time, and everyone has their own logic behind everything they do. 30.4kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves

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   It's a great book; the plot unfolds seamlessly, the characters are well-developed, and you can't get enough of it.

3. 53 政 Political Superstar 政坛巨星 Fire Beneath the Moon月下火Urban3.8M WordsCompleted Li Jin was an orphan with nothing to his name, yet he rose rapidly through the ranks of government and achieved astonishing success at a young age. Along the way, he also won the heart of a beauty, marrying Jiangdong’s most beautiful woman. Their married life was harmonious and sweet, and his wife gave birth to two pairs of twins, bringing even more joy to their family. But just as he was lost in happiness, his wife reported him for embezzlement and bribery. Li Jin was thus swept into a compl 805Reads8.3Score242Shelves

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   These are the must-reads for those who love writing about officialdom. The second one is by the original author, Wang Hongtao. And as for "Official Ladder," it goes without saying; I'm reading it every day.

4. 54 红 The Red Political Path: The Road to the Top 红色仕途：巅峰之路 Green Little Apple青涩小苹果Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Officialdom➕one heroine➕no System] The road to power has ten tiers, each fraught with danger. Taking charge of Donghai from the start, Zhou Yang advances one step at a time, determined to carve out his own path to success. He rises against the tide with unprecedented momentum and reaches the top. (This is the second book in the series. The first, at 3.2 million words, is complete and can be found on the author's page.) 24.3kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves
5. 55 权 Notes on the Pinnacle of Power 权巅仕途笔记 The Lucky Little One Who Keeps Running犇跑的小幸运Urban3.4M WordsCompleted [Political power struggles + three generations + one female lead + climbing the ranks from the grassroots + fighting for the people + reaching the pinnacle of power!] Ye Zhenggang, the third generation of the Ye family, falls victim to a sinister scheme and spends one reckless night with Xu Xiaoqing, the cherished daughter of another top family, the Xus. Then he listens to a close friend’s instigation, runs from his responsibilities, and leaves for Bohai City. This indirectly leads to Xu Xiaoqin 35.9kReads8.9Score3.7kShelves
6. 56 狂 The Knockout: I Let Gao Qiqiang Go from the Start! 狂飙：我开局放了高启强！ User10955111用户10955111Male-Channel Fanfiction342k WordsCompleted Before you stands Lin Jiajing: Qi Tongwei's only brother, Gao Yuliang's favorite student, the man Zhong Xiaoaï could never have, the one Gao Qilan has secretly loved for twenty years, Gao Qiqiang's true boss, the one who brought Tazhai to an end, and a graduate student at Handong University of Political Science and Law! [In the Name of the People + Ice Breaking Action + The Knockout] [No System] 86Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   This is a very good book. The protagonist eventually becomes the Grand Elder. Furthermore, the protagonist's father is also a member of the cabinet, and his grandfather is a senior figure.

7. 57 重 Reborn: A Meteoric Rise in Officialdom 重生：官途狂飙 Round Round Pig圆圆猪Urban934k WordsCompleted They say everyone gets three chances in life to change their fate: the college entrance exam, choosing a career, and marriage. Because of their inexperience when they were young, so many people miss chance after chance to change their lives, eventually becoming corporate drones earning 3,000 yuan a month. If you had the chance to go back to the night before filling out your college entrance exam applications, what would you choose? Burdened with a blood feud, Qin Lang chooses a career in governm 18.4kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves

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   The first three books form a trilogy about officialdom and are related. Each book is well-written, scoring above 9 points, but they are all a bit slow-burners.

8. 58 青 Master of Qingyun 青云执掌 Nirvana Reborn涅槃重生Urban5.8M WordsCompleted Who says a nobody can't become a phoenix? At a class reunion, a chance encounter sets the stage for Chen Xing to make his mark in an inspiring tale of an ordinary man! His life takes a spectacular turn. When he meets his former lover again, who will have the last laugh? Chen Xing vows to see his rise from humble beginnings through to the end and become a great urban tycoon! 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A few pretty good officialdom novels I'm reading right now

9. 59 官 The Official's Ladder: Starting by Raking in Billions from Imperialism 官梯：从薅帝国主义羊毛百亿开始 Round Round Pig圆圆猪Urban938k WordsCompleted A great political novel, with a super-fast pace, a logical power fantasy, humor, and plenty of passion. Qin Jiageng is reborn into the world of politics. A master of managing upward, his greatest talent is bringing good fortune to his bosses, all the way to the pinnacle of power. 9.9kReads9.2Score820Shelves
10. 60 官 Official Killer 官杀 Model Huiyin模特徽因Urban648k WordsCompleted The collapse of his marriage, the depths of lost love, and the ugliness of human nature push Wei Donglin to the brink of a breakdown time and again, leaving him wanting to kill! Under pressure from powerful forces, Wei Donglin has considered turning to the dark side. But the righteous path through this world is fraught with hardship. Once you step into the vat of corruption, there is no escaping the bloodshed of officialdom and the underworld... Gather the world’s righteous strength, reveal a he 23Reads9.1Score—Shelves
11. 61 重 Reborn: Why Does This Guy Act Like He's from the Authorities? 重生：这小子怎么厅里厅气的？ Round Round Pig圆圆猪Urban319k WordsCompleted Lin Zetao is a Level Four Research Fellow at the provincial capital's Municipal Party Committee Research Office. At work, you're supposed to address him by his official title. If you want to be polite, call him Director Lin. He owns a home and a car, has a mortgage, and has written two books in his spare time. He's a Level 5 author on Xihongshi. Then he unexpectedly becomes reborn in his senior year of high school. Teacher: “You can't even solve this easy question?” Principal: “How does this stu 959Reads8.4Score102Shelves
12. 62 权 A Comeback on the Road to Power 权路逆袭 jiuxiaohonghuUrban7.9M WordsOngoing Just before his promotion, his boss gets into trouble and his wife cheats on him. Ouyang Zhiyuan suffers a devastating setback, with nothing but darkness ahead. At the moment of despair, his former girlfriend's arrival unexpectedly brings a ray of hope, and his fortunes begin to rebound from rock bottom… 661Reads8.6Score113Shelves
13. 63 上 Cut Down After Making It Ashore, I Crack Cold Cases and Become a Mainstream Star 上岸被斩，我转头破悬案成主流 Xiao Xiaoyangyang小小扬扬Urban4.2M WordsOngoing A new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 97kReads8.9Score9.3kShelves
14. 64 官 Officialdom: The Road to the Summit 官场：问鼎之路 Si Ruolan思若兰Urban7.0M WordsCompleted Zhao Chengliang and his girlfriend Lin Xueru had been in love for four years, but her father broke them up because their families were not of equal standing. In a fit of anger, Zhao Chengliang joined the government, starting out as an ordinary man at the bottom and rising step by step! 7.5kReads8.9Score910Shelves
15. 65 官 Officialdom: Starting with an Investigation Report 官场：从一份调查报告开始 San Zu Chuan Zi三足川子Urban154k WordsOngoing Song Jingchuan is an ordinary civil servant at the municipal government's research office, with no connections or powerful patrons. A research report on the chemical industrial park is sent back by his superiors three times. Everyone tells him: Some numbers can be written down, but some truths cannot. In the end, Song Jingchuan signs his name anyway. Late that night, a torrential rain floods the city, and disaster strikes the chemical industrial park. The report no one wanted to read is delivere 2.2kReads—Score161Shelves

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    Personally, I think this book is really good; it's a worthwhile read for any novel about officialdom. Highly recommended! [Shy]

16. 66 重 Reborn as a Super Spoiled Brat 重生之超级纨绔 Fang Yebai方夜白Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [Reborn + Helping his father rise to power in politics + Battling for supremacy in the business world] “Mr. Chen Yang, may I ask how much wealth you have now?” “Every place you can see, every place you know about, every place you can imagine... it all belongs to me.” In his previous life, Chen Yang was left with nothing after his family was destroyed. He lived only for revenge, and in the end met a gruesome death. In this life, aside from making his enemies suffer worse than death, Chen Yang onl 25.7kReads8.8Score2.2kShelves

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    The first book tells the story of a man who, in his past life, chose the wrong side in the officialdom, was transferred to a remote town, and died in a car accident. Reborn, his greatest advantage is the ability to foresee the future, ensuring every choice he makes is correct. Not only are his own choices correct, but he can also help his superiors make the right choices! The second book features a protagonist named Chen Yang. His past life was incredibly tragic; he was kidnapped, forcing his father to commit a crime, ultimately leading to the destruction of his family. Now, he's reborn, miraculously back to the time of his kidnapping. And this time, his father, a secretary-general, hasn't yet framed his superiors because of him. Since fate has given him a second chance, he's determined not to repeat his mistakes. Let's see how he uses his intelligence to deal with the kidnappers without firing a shot! By the way, in this story, the protagonist doesn't pursue a political career; he mainly helps his father reach the pinnacle of success while he focuses on business... In the third book, Su Zhe actually transmigrated into the world of "In the Name of the People"! He starts out as a rich young master from Beijing's elite circles, with an incredibly powerful family background and countless resources and connections. But who would have thought that his father would make him start from the bottom, assigning him to Handong, to become the deputy of Sun Liancheng, the second-in-command in Guangming District of Jingzhou City?!

17. 67 权 A Clash of Power 权力对决 Northeastern Big Brother东北大哥Urban1.3M WordsCompleted After someone else takes the position he earned at the Bureau of Construction, Ma Changtian follows his female superior to the countryside, where he begins a struggle against fate. Money, beauty, and the undercurrents of corruption test Ma Changtian as he fights his way upstream. Should he advance or retreat? A battle for life and death is drawing near... 41Reads8.8Score—Shelves
18. 68 京 The Capital's Young Master Goes Through Trials, and All of Handong Goes Crazy 京圈公子历练，全汉东疯了 Will You Regret It?后不后悔Male-Channel Fanfiction3.0M WordsCompleted [Realistic political drama + fast-paced + immensely satisfying face-slapping + evildoers get what they deserve] Su Zhe transmigrates into the world of In the Name of the People. From the start, he's a young master from Beijing's elite circle, with a powerful family background and countless resources and connections. Yet his father insists that Su Zhe start at the grassroots level. He's assigned to Handong as deputy to Sun Liancheng, the second-in-command of Guangming District in Jingzhou! Li Dak 35.9kReads8.5Score2.2kShelves
19. 69 名 In the Name of the People: My Father Is Yuan Mu 名义：家父袁沐 Yuan Xiaobo袁小铂Male-Channel Fanfiction393k WordsCompleted [This novel has two protagonists. Early on, the story is told mainly from Yuan Mu’s perspective; from the middle onward, it focuses on the protagonist Yuan Zhihao, with other supporting characters appearing in between. The novel draws on the TV dramas A Lifelong Journey and In the Name of the People, and may include others later.] Reborn in a single day, Yuan Zhihao suddenly discovers many secrets about his father. Ever since childhood, he has thought his father was the most impressive person in 1.2kReads6.8Score102Shelves

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    As a huge fan of political novels, besides Wang Hongtao's, these are the only few that can truly get my blood pumping, especially the second and last ones. You'll understand once you read them.

20. 70 钟 Zhong Xiao'ai, Can You Handle This Kneel? 钟小艾，这一跪，你遭得住吗？ Nightfall on the High Terrace高台夜色Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted After being reborn, watch as they change their fate one step at a time, make up for the regrets of everything they lost in their previous life, and navigate the treacherous twists and turns of a turbulent world! 23.3kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves
21. 71 谁 Who Taught You to Be an Official Like That? 谁教你这样当官的？ Starting from Zero零起点Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue, an underdog's rise, feel-good wish fulfillment, no-brainer fun] Chen Qiming was a nobody in the political world, without power or connections. At work, his superior framed him and sent him to prison; in love, his wife cheated on him. By chance, he was reborn in 2006. At his college graduation ceremony, the campus beauty from his high school days confessed to him. In his previous life, he had firmly rejected her. This time, he accepted without hesitation, if only because his 287Reads8.7Score134Shelves
22. 72 我 I Was Just a Cop, But I Shook the Provincial Party Compound 我就当个警察，却惊动了省委大院 Ba Mi巴迷Urban388k WordsCompleted Ten years later, after graduating from Qizehua University, he follows in his father's footsteps and enters government service. With formidable political connections, countless legal assets, and the broad perspective and sophisticated understanding shaped by his upbringing, he's got a dream start from the start. However, his father is a sly old fox. “Zehua, you have to start at the grassroots level as a police officer and get some experience...” Now it's his father's former subordinates who are l 8.8kReads8.5Score821Shelves
23. 73 我 I, Qi Tongwei, Refuse to Curry Favor With the Powerful. I'll Start as a Village Official 我祁同伟，不事权贵，从村官干起 Ba Mi巴迷Male-Channel Fanfiction1.9M WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 35.5kReads9.4Score2.6kShelves
24. 74 官 The Official Road: Great Wisdom 官道：大智慧 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban451k WordsOngoing [Authentic Political Drama + Inspirational + Political Intrigue + Business Warfare + A Sense of Justice] After spending so many years in government, Liang Guofeng has long since learned the philosophy of officialdom: A single transfer order sends Liang Guofeng to work in the southern province. He hoped to make a difference, but instead found himself constantly caught in traps and suppressed! A new place, a new environment, and a new job bring all kinds of trials. Every step is perilous, but ever 2kReads6.2Score195Shelves

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    Absolutely brilliant! Absolutely fantastic.

25. 75 升 Climbing the Ranks and Proving the Way 升官证道 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Synopsis: Lu Haoming's son-in-law said, “At government offices in the city, reaching director-general level is already the ceiling for people from farming families like us.” Lu Haoming refuses to believe it. The road to office is beset by countless obstacles. He's too handsome, attracting one beauty after another, and his outspoken nature brings him repeated setbacks. Watch how he breaks through and rises straight to the top. 90kReads9.5Score10.2kShelves

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    Want to know how to stage a comeback amidst the ups and downs of officialdom? Read this novel! Zhang Yuanqing, initially successful in his official career, suddenly faces a setback, being reassigned to a funeral home for research and betrayed by his girlfriend. However, possessing a scholarly air and unwavering integrity, and harboring the skills to slay dragons, he refuses to bow to fate, even though he comes from a humble background. In this treacherous environment, he perseveres, finding a way out of seemingly hopeless situations and gradually paves his way to success. The plot is gripping; come witness his legendary comeback!

26. 76 重 Reborn in 1975: From the Start, I Tore Up the Order to Return to the City 重生1975：开局撕毁回城调令 Great Cangyue大沧月Urban4.0M WordsCompleted Zhou Yang, an unrivaled patriot who devoted his whole life to his country, was reborn and returned to the remote mountain village where he had been sent down to work in 1975! Looking at the transfer order in his hand, this time he didn't hesitate. He tore it to shreds! In his previous life, he'd been blinded by greed and abandoned his wife and daughter to return to the city, watching helplessly as Li Youwei and her daughter met tragic deaths. Reborn, all Zhou Yang wanted was a warm home with his 162.1kReads9.5Score18.1kShelves
27. 77 清 Tales of the Qingshui River 清水河往事 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance133k WordsCompleted Zhao Xinran was once a young high school teacher. He left the classroom to take the civil service exam and became the mayor of a town. Thanks to his dedication and strong results, he was promoted to director of a county bureau, and eventually became the director of a municipal department. Two female students worked under him, one specializing in the humanities and the other in the sciences. Both made significant contributions to their hometowns, earning Zhao Xinran political achievements while d 696Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book features a young male protagonist who leaves the classroom and rises through the ranks to become town mayor, county bureau chief, county magistrate, and city bureau chief. Two female college students, one a humanities major and the other a science major, each bring him political achievements but also entangle him in romantic relationships.

28. 78 重 Reborn: The Tiger-Cubed Police Officer from a Military Family, Changing Fate with Three Shots from the Start 重生：将门虎警，开局三枪改命 Flowers Bloom on Jimu吉木生花Urban1.7M WordsCompleted Yang Xiao returns to 2003, to the day that changed his fate. This time, he decisively pulls the trigger, killing the armed criminal in front of him and embarking on a turbulent career in government. Starting out as a junior officer at a local police station, Yang Xiao uses his memories of his previous life to crack major cases one after another and earn countless honors. In the treacherous world of politics, Yang Xiao holds fast to the justice in his heart and climbs step by step to the heights 48.1kReads9.2Score5.5kShelves
29. 79 绝 Absolute Power: I Am the Backer 绝对权力：我就是靠山 Happy Little Beans快乐小豆豆Urban3.5M WordsOngoing Ye Minghao, a secretary to a senior official, is sent back to the countryside. His girlfriend breaks up with him, and his parents' job transfers are put on hold. Starting at the grassroots level, he climbs step by step to the top. 70.1kReads9.2Score4.5kShelves

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    All of them are acceptable

30. 80 小 A Young Police Officer's Path to Success 小民警的仕途之路 Xiao Xiaoyangyang小小扬扬Urban4.2M WordsOngoing Starting out as a police officer, he solves cold cases and earns major commendations while delivering practical results that improve people's lives. Rooted in his community, he rises step by step and forges a path to a brilliant career in public service!! 22.1kReads9.2Score911Shelves

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    The first part was a lighthearted, enjoyable read; the second part is more nuanced and closer to reality.

31. 81 颠 The Pinnacle of Power: Reborn, I’m Miles Ahead 颠峰官途：重生一世的我遥遥领先 Sword Roaring Through the Galaxy剑啸银河Urban1.7M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Chu Xian was killed through the vile and brutal schemes of Li Mengting, the woman who betrayed him, and her family... Reborn, Chu Xian decisively leaves Li Mengting behind and chooses Su Yingxue, the pure goddess who loves him wholeheartedly and can give his career a tremendous boost. In this life, he will not only make the Li family, his enemies who killed him, pay, but also use his reborn perspective and life experience to rise to the very top! More importantly, he’ll do 26.6kReads8.7Score2.8kShelves

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    The most popular officialdom novel right now is the first one, a masterpiece that has made it a classic; even Wang Hongtao can't compare. Disagree? Let's debate! The second one is well-written. You can read them in order; most have ratings above 9. 🌼

32. 82 重 Reborn in Officialdom: I Really Don't Want Another Promotion 重生官场：我真的不想再升职了 Ink as a Blade以墨为锋Urban2.4M WordsCompleted In 2003, Liang Weishi never wanted to enter government service. Yet through a series of fortunate coincidences, from the day he passed the civil service exam, he rose rapidly through the ranks... 127.4kReads9.1Score14.3kShelves
33. 83 县 A Career in the County Committee Compound 县委大院之仕途 Five Wisps of Fireworks五缕烟火Urban1.4M WordsCompleted Yunhu? Xu Yuanzhou's eyes widened in disbelief! Being sent to remote, impoverished Yunhu was neither a promotion in disguise nor a demotion. It counted as a lateral move, but... 25kReads9.3Score2.8kShelves
34. 84 一 Soar All the Way to Immortality! 一路飞升！ Three Three Five Five叁叁伍伍Urban8.7M WordsOngoing Yang Ming, a county government civil servant, is demoted to a township government office, where he faces discrimination and suppression at every turn. When a flash flood strikes, he risks his life to save others and does a good deed, finally turning his fortunes around... 81.7kReads9.3Score4kShelves
35. 85 重 Reborn: This Time, the Commoner Will Become an Official 重生，草根这次要当官 Fish Hill Listening to Rain鱼丘听雨Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Reborn] + [Officialdom] + [A hidden identity] He was an ordinary nobody who unexpectedly returned to life eighteen years in the past! His fate took a new turn, and he rose through the ranks of officialdom! When his rivals moved against him, he discovered that his background held a surprising secret. One of the country's top wealthy families came looking for him of their own accord. Both his uncles were powerful figures, and his older brother was a special forces commander. The Zhong family is i 27.1kReads8.4Score2kShelves

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    A fantastic novel about officialdom! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up] The protagonist has incredibly powerful connections! The crown prince of the capital was orphaned at a young age and rose through the ranks step by step through his own efforts, encountering rivals and facing family reunions. This officialdom novel is intellectually stimulating and enjoyable; the entire book is logical, suspenseful, and full of foreshadowing. It gets more exciting as you read on!

36. 86 站 The Road to Standing Tall 站立的路 Gan Chenghe甘城何Urban3.8M WordsOngoing Eighteen-year-old Hua Mingqing leaves the army and returns to his hometown, carrying excellent results but also the disappointment of seeing his dream of becoming an officer fall apart. He comes back to a rural home that is still mired in poverty. Faced with this turning point in his life, he is lost for a time, but with encouragement from his high school teacher, he decides to change his fate through the college entrance exam and make the leap of a carp over the dragon gate... 2.6kReads6.8Score179Shelves

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    After his military service, the protagonist returns to his hometown, studies diligently, gradually sees the opportunities for development, devotes himself to industry, and creates value through hard work.

37. 87 逼 You Forced Me Out with Nothing, Now I'm Getting Promoted. Why Are You Panicking? 逼我净身出户，我升官你慌什么？ New Southern One Flower Empty新南一花空Urban518k WordsCompleted Zhou Mo was reborn. In his previous life, his mentor helped him rise from a humble library job all the way to the heart of power. But his family became his downfall. His wife and her insatiably greedy family drained him dry, and in the end, he discovered that the son he had raised to adulthood was not his biological child. He died in despair. Living his life over again, Zhou Mo once more faces a turning point. This time, he has decided to divorce, even if it means leaving with nothing! Anyone wh 377Reads6.5Score—Shelves
38. 88 官 Officialdom: From the Health Clinic to the Peak of Power 官场：从卫生院走向权力巅峰 Cai Jin蔡晋Urban3.2M WordsCompleted This isn’t a medical novel. It’s a pure officialdom novel. In his previous life, Lin Haoyun was framed and spent his entire career stuck at a neighborhood health clinic. Reborn, he had no other ambition than to hold on to his position as director. Yet he never expected to rise from a tiny neighborhood clinic, step by step, into a towering tree. 3.5kReads8.2Score256Shelves

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    They're all about officialdom, especially the first one. Don't be fooled by the title; it's a serious public relations novel.

39. 89 权 The Pinnacle of Power: A Political Career Starting in 1997 权利巅峰：从1997开始的官场 Popping Bubbles Every Night夜夜会泡泡Urban667k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 538Reads6.6Score—Shelves
40. 90 官 Thunderous Crackdown on Black Crime in the Political Arena 官场之雷霆扫黑 Wen Tianyu问天羽Urban776k WordsOngoing The chessboard of power, every move calculated, every step taken on thin ice. No matter how cautious you are, you can never guard against everything. Li Yan, a community officer at a local police station, starts from the very bottom. He refuses to buckle under pressure and fears no powerful figures. With thunderous force, he uproots every criminal gang and underworld faction. Step by step, he rises to the pinnacle of power! 89.1kReads8.1Score6.7kShelves

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    A very good novel about officialdom, well worth reading.

41. 91 你 You're Just a Secretary, So How Are You Advancing Faster Than Your Boss? 你一个秘书，比领导进步还快？ Win Against Heaven胜天一局Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [A power-packed political drama, featured on the bookstore’s overall reading rankings three times] Lin Yi, a senior aide to a powerful leader, is targeted by his enemies and betrayed by his girlfriend. He strikes back hard, exposes a shocking conspiracy, and uses his foresight to make a spectacular comeback! 36.9kReads9.0Score3.9kShelves

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    🍅A subversive work of officialdom fiction, the male protagonist, who is reborn, saves the mayor with a powerful background and rises to the top!

42. 92 名 In the Name of the People: My Rise to the Top Starts as a Provincial Secretary 名义：我的巅峰从省秘起步 Mu Shang Qinghua沐上青花Male-Channel Fanfiction728k WordsCompleted He transmigrates into In the Name of the People, armed with the complete script. No golden finger, just careful planning and a sharp mind; No mindless wish fulfillment, just policies as his blade and public support as his shield in a hard-fought rise to power. Follow his journey from the grassroots to the top as he cuts through the tangled power struggles of Handong, steadily climbs the ranks, and ultimately reaches the pinnacle of power! With the board of fate in his own hands, he will forge a 19.7kReads6.6Score486Shelves

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    Once you start watching, you can't stop.

43. 93 寒 A Humble Family’s Path to Officialdom, Part One 寒门仕途【一】 Yan Yunfei闫云飞Urban1.4M WordsCompleted New Book: The Humble Official’s Path [Realistic Period Drama] [Rise from Poverty] [Political Intrigue] [Ambitious Struggle] [Rural Cadres] [Urban Life] In the 1970s, in Xiaochenzhuang, southern Henan, a family of three siblings lives in poverty. They are supported by the state, their father died young, and their mute mother is forced to remarry, leaving them to fend for themselves. The sisters choose Chen Shouzheng to continue his studies, and he devotes himself to his books, eventually becoming 6.7kReads8.8Score670Shelves

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    The road to officialdom is long and arduous, especially for those from humble backgrounds. This book eschews the exaggerated tropes of online novels and offers no shortcuts to instant success. Instead, it uses a realistic style to depict the lives of ordinary people, their interpersonal relationships, and the rules of the workplace. Grounded in reality and imbued with genuine emotion, the book eloquently recounts the journey of a young man from a poor family as he navigates the treacherous waters of officialdom. It is a perfect read for readers who appreciate period dramas and traditional tales of official life.

44. 94 官 The Rising Star of the Officialdom 官路枭雄 Little Demon, Pour the Wine小鬼上酒Urban3.6M WordsCompleted Wang Jianjun is reborn in 1997. Thanks to his qualifications as a technical college graduate assigned to a job, he enters government service. Starting out as a low-ranking station chief, he is exceptionally promoted three ranks in his very first year... 878Reads8.3Score171Shelves

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    🌟 Amidst the waves of change, how can a vocational school graduate achieve a miraculous three-level leap in just one year? Wang Jianjun, a young man reborn with memories of his past life, stands at the forefront of the times. How will he decipher the code of fate and write his own legend? [Admiration]

45. 95 官 An Qingyun, Son of Officialdom 官场之子安青云 Old Man Green Bamboo青竹翁Urban2.3M WordsOngoing [Satisfying Officialdom Fiction] [No Rebirth, No System, No Transmigration] What an entrance! He’s still alive, yet they’re holding a memorial service for him... The bigwigs present are turning black in the face... This young man is outrageously young... The legend of Lin Zi’an: Nicknames: “Yama Among Men”: “The King of Hell walking alive among the human realm.” “Mr. Liaozhai”: He kills gods when he meets them, kills Buddhas when he meets them, and even little ghosts steer clear of him... From t 39.1kReads8.1Score2.5kShelves

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    One ongoing series and two completed works—that meets my needs!

46. 96 官 Officialdom: A Path to Success 官场之与行青云 Old Man Green Bamboo青竹翁Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Feng Yuxing was an elite fighter pilot. An accident during a mission to drive off the enemy forced this “airborne warrior” to leave the military and take a local government job. While surveying tourism resources, Feng Yuxing saw how hard life was for ordinary people. He then began his career in government, determined to “work for the people's well-being.” From then on, the political world had a cadre who knew nothing of its rules and refused to play by them, often giving his superiors a headache 3.9kReads8.8Score384Shelves
47. 97 官 Battling for Power in the Political Arena, Starting as a Female Leader's Male Secretary 官场争雄，从女领导的男秘书开始 Liangzhou Seven Miles 1凉州七里1Urban6.7M WordsOngoing The rules of this world are imposed by the strong upon the weak. A true powerhouse changes the rules, making them work in their favor! Love is like chess, politics is like chess, and life is like chess. When you make a move, never regret it. Take control of the pieces, and dare to believe you can outwit Heaven itself!!! 164.8kReads9.3Score9.1kShelves
48. 98 官 Rising Through Officialdom: A Nobody's Road to the Top 官场纵横：小人物的登天之路 318 Visitor318体验者Urban955k WordsOngoing (The rating just came out, but it’ll go up.) Li Long spent more than thirty years as a beat cop before being reborn thirty years in the past. In his previous life, his achievements were stolen and he was banished to a remote region. Now that he’s back, he won’t let anyone take what should be his. Our protagonist has the advantage of memories from his previous life. He also has what it takes to go head-to-head with major criminal cases. This is the story of an ordinary man using memories from a p 1.6kReads8.1Score103Shelves

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    The protagonist returns to his hometown from the army with a tenacious spirit, studies hard to increase his knowledge, seizes opportunities of the times, settles down in the industry, overcomes various difficulties, and gradually realizes his life value.

49. 99 人 In the Police Force: Rising Step by Step 人在警界：步步高升 Ants Dating蚂蚁搞对象Urban3.0M WordsOngoing [Everyday Police Work + Decisive and Ruthless + Beautiful Women + No Saintly Heroics + No System + Patriotism] After transmigrating to a parallel world, Lin Yu became a police officer. On his first day on the job, he was ordered to crack down on prostitution. He jokingly called for the wife of a crime boss, only to discover that her husband was the ringleader of a new drug case. After interrogating her, Lin Yu cracked a major drug-trafficking case and earned a First-Class Merit. A husband report 111.2kReads9.2Score6.6kShelves
50. 100 官 Officialdom: Five Years in Office, Leading the County Out of Poverty 官场：上任五年，带全县脱贫致富 Shang Jiu上九Urban112k WordsCompleted In 2018, just after Wu Shixie takes office, he is faced with a severe crisis: the local government is strapped for cash and can't even pay its employees. Watch how he puts resources to work, manages the budget, promotes capable people, and uses a range of governing methods to transform the county! Once you take office as a local official, you must devote yourself to the people and plan for generations to come. Watch how Wu Shixie leads the whole county out of poverty and toward prosperity, givin 640Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist takes office as county magistrate right from the start, which is very interesting.

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