Real-Life Powerhouses with Influence and Connections in Every Field 现实大佬的，各方面有权有势的

1. 1 官 Power Rules the World 官行天下 Dao Sister道妹妹Urban3.2M WordsCompleted Can even a Crown Prince get dumped? Yang Yunfeng was an ambitious, idealistic young man with a powerful family background. He left home for love. Three years later, after being dumped, he could finally return to who he used to be. Watch him dominate the world of officialdom! 23.7kReads8.7Score2.4kShelves

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   Father is a big shot, grandfather is a player from the start of the game, and he doesn't lose his intelligence.

2. 2 名 In the Name of the People: The Pinnacle of Power 名义：权利巅峰 Watching Chess Makes Me a Little Neurotic观棋有点神经质Male-Channel Fanfiction958k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into In the Name of the People, Zhao Yang grew up in an orphanage. A car accident unraveled the mystery of his origins. Zhao Yang: “I jolted awake from a near-death dream. Turns out, I'm the foreign powers myself?” In the Name of the People, Ice Breaking Action 22.1kReads8.5Score762Shelves

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   It's an urban setting. The protagonist has an incredibly powerful background, with his family controlling both the military and political spheres. He's capable of vying for the throne; if he weren't so unwilling to compete, he wouldn't have gone to the countryside and would have started directly as a provincial-level official. The plot is fast-paced, the protagonist isn't a saint or stupid, and there's a lot of over-the-top content. If you don't read it now, the author might die.

3. 3 官 Officialdom: I Rose to the Top, Starting in the County Committee 官场：我从县委开始登顶巅峰 Black-Clad Emperor黑衣帝尊Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Wang Xuan had only recently graduated when he was assigned to work in a county town. Watch as Wang Xuan stirs up a storm and rises through the ranks, doing what he can to benefit the people around him. His faint light will illuminate the county, and eventually the whole country! 83Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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   These are all examples; the main characters are very influential.

4. 4 重 Reborn: Starting with Financial Freedom 重生从财务自由开始 Shaken to the Core心神震动Urban1.1M WordsCompleted (A feel-good everyday story with no angst for the protagonist. Come give it a try.) The world was never fair. Some people are born into privilege, while others are born to toil. After returning to his youth, Chen Ze finally realized how colorful life among the privileged could be. The story... begins in 2018. 77.1kReads8.2Score3.2kShelves

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   It's incredibly well-written, matching real-life bigwigs perfectly; it's just a shame so much of it was cut.

5. 5 官 The Official's Ladder: A Grassroots Civil Servant 官梯之【基层公务员】 Brother Lu Fan, Who Loves Snail Noodles with Chicken爱吃螺蛳鸡的陆凡兄Urban3.7M WordsCompleted There are ten rungs on the official career ladder. Wang Hongtao has the gift of foresight, starting from the very bottom and seizing every opportunity. Beginning at the section-chief level, he climbs one rung at a time, destined to forge his own glory! As he rises, he does all he can to benefit the people and improve the lives of those around him, while also settling an old score! See how an ordinary man makes waves in the world of officialdom! This is my first time writing, so please be underst —Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 6 祁 Qi Tongwei: My 40-Year-Old Father 祁同伟：我的40父亲 The Little Blacksmith Who Writes Stories写故事的小铁匠Male-Channel Fanfiction2.3M WordsOngoing The Name of the People + The People's Justice + G Chang A gunshot rang out on Guyan Ridge, ending Qi Tongwei's tumultuous life, full of struggle and inner conflict. His father, Qi Lianshan, who had spent his whole life as an honest farmer, rushed to Jingzhou to collect his son's body. But while searching for the truth, he died unexpectedly. When Qi Lianshan woke up, he had returned to the late 1970s! After making his choice, he put down his sickle, picked up a gun, and went to war, where he beca 22.6kReads8.4Score973Shelves

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   💥Highly recommended! A gunshot rang out on Guyan Ridge, ending Qi Tongwei's tumultuous, conflicted life. His father, Qi Lianshan, a lifelong honest farmer, rushed to Jingzhou to collect his body, but died unexpectedly while trying to uncover the truth. When Qi Lianshan awoke, he was back in the late 1970s! After making a difficult choice, he laid down his sickle, picked up a gun, and went to the battlefield, becoming comrades-in-arms with Zhao Mengsheng… Fifteen years later. Hou Liangping, Zhong Xiaoai, and Chen Hai were just starting out; Li Dakang and Gao Yuliang rose rapidly through the ranks; Zhao Lichun wielded immense power; and Zhao Ruilong amassed a fortune… But Qi Tongwei was no longer the son of a farmer…

7. 7 狂 The Knockout: Gao Qiqiang Calls Me the Godfather of Jinghai 狂飙：高启强叫我京海教父 Shaking the Heavens撼天阙Male-Channel Fanfiction3.2M WordsOngoing [A dark, satisfying story with a decisive lead and no tormenting the protagonist] Also known as [Godfather of Jinghai: Killing An Xin from the Start] Zhang Yaoyang is reborn into the world of The Knockout. Armed with his knowledge of the plot, he snatches Chen Shuting from under An Xin's nose from the start, kills An Xin, poaches Meng Yu, and makes full use of every resource in Jinghai. Using Jinghai as his base, he sets his sights on the whole world. PS1: Readers who favor saintly protagonists —Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 8 反 Villain: More Children, More Blessings, the Heroines Fall Apart 反派：多子多福，女主们崩坏了 All the World天下人间Urban866k WordsOngoing Villain | Invincible from the start | Build up the family | Decisive and ruthless | Mastermind behind the scenes | Build a power base After transmigrating as the rich, handsome villain of a novel, Xu Liang panicked when faced with the imminent destruction of his family. Luckily, the Family System activated: developing the family would make him stronger. So... before the story could even begin, Xu Liang made his preparations in advance and kicked off the hunt... By the time the plot began, he was 57.4kReads9.1Score4.4kShelves
9. 9 顶 Over-the-Top Devotion: I'm Just His Plaything 顶级狂爱：我只是他的掌中玩物 Yin Shuyi尹姝伊Modern Romance1.8M WordsOngoing A godlike Western male lead × a resilient, delicate Chinese heroine The main story is complete. [Dominant daddy type + transnational forced romance + wild and unhinged + mature man who takes the lead + devoted husband + jealous of everything + height and build difference + eight-year age gap + heroine is vulnerable early on] A carefully planned scheme gets Qiao Yimo kidnapped and sold on the black market. She can't speak the language, has no one to rely on, and is put through hell. Only one for 130.6kReads9.0Score12.6kShelves

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   Authority among authorities

10. 10 黑 Underworld Tyrant: Those Who Follow Me Prosper, Those Who Oppose Me Perish! 黑道暴君：顺我者昌，逆我者亡！ Please Let Me Go Viral Just Once拜托你让我火一次吧Urban983k WordsOngoing [Class Beauty, I’m out of prison. You’ll pay for what you did!] Framed by the class beauty he loved, Wang Erchui was wrongfully imprisoned for three years. The misery of prison transformed the once-ordinary boy into a hardened man. But it was only after getting out and seeking revenge that he gradually realized there was a terrifying story behind it all. The truth was, it wasn’t that love affair that had ruined his life. It was a vast, carefully woven web of darkness. His enemies had already ris 9.5kReads8.9Score582Shelves

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    Power, status, money, beautiful women, chivalrous chivalry, and pretty older sisters-in-law.

11. 11 救 I Saved a Stunning Beauty, and She Tried to Hack Me with a Knife by the Bed 救了绝色美女，她在床边拿刀砍我 Meticulous to the Last Word一字不苟Urban644k WordsCompleted Chu Lingtian is a legendary man known as the "Grim Reaper Wolf King." He returns to the city for a top-secret mission, never imagining that on his very first day back, he will spend the night with a beautiful woman named Liu Bingxue. Afterward, Liu Bingxue takes him home and passes him off as her boyfriend. But it turns out she has a twin sister, Liu Huohuo. The older sister is cold and aloof, while the younger is uninhibited. Sharing a room with these twin beauties is certainly thrilling. After 11.6kReads8.7Score1kShelves

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    [A world of chivalry, lust, wealth, and madness!] Wang Erchui, after his sister-in-law is humiliated, gets caught up in the grudges and feuds of the underworld, and from then on, his life becomes a bloodbath, surrounded by beautiful women, indulging in extravagance, and bursting with passion...

12. 12 重 Reborn with an AI Brain, I Master the Power Game 重生AI大脑玩转权力 Maple on a Sunny Day晴天的枫Urban1.8M WordsCompleted An overworked programmer dies from working overtime and is reborn with an AI brain. In this life, he becomes a child prodigy, builds a business empire before turning 20, then enters politics and uses his resources to climb to the pinnacle of power! 8.1kReads7.1Score443Shelves

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    The 33-year-old deputy minister of the Tongtian Belt seemed perfectly natural.

13. 13 我 I, the Cash King of Hong Kong, Reap the Island Nation from the Start! 我，港岛现金王，开局收割岛国！ No Meat Tomorrow明天不吃肉了Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Reborn in the 1980s, Lin Yaodong sold his property immediately and headed to the Bear country to trade bread, making a staggering 31 times his investment. In three years, he amassed ten billion rubles. In December 1989, Lin Yaodong brought five billion rubles to the Island country. He struck while they were down, sweeping up its light industries and reselling them to the Bear country for profits dozens of times over. Wall Street’s plan to prevent its assets from going bankrupt? Lin Yaodong would 9.9kReads8.7Score707Shelves

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    This is truly awesome!

14. 14 双 Two Male Leads: How to Become a Tycoon 双男主之神豪是如何养成的 Ye Xuan Has Loved Mantou Flowers for Ages喜欢馒头花的叶玄许久Two Male Leads2.8M WordsOngoing Reborn in 1985, this is a Western urban novel featuring two male leads and no System. The legendary life of Eugene Olivier, Duke of Loire. Through his own abilities, he makes his mark on the history of global finance. Master the games of finance! Keep your finger on the pulse of the times! See how he builds his own power base in 1985, holding both authority and wealth in the palm of his hand. This time, he will make the world tremble before him! The other male lead is Roy McMillan, a young gentl 4kReads9.0Score329Shelves

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    A story featuring two male protagonists. They vie for wealth with the world's most powerful families, specifically the Rothschild and Koch families, and cultivate close relationships with royalty and political figures worldwide. It's all about playing the elite game.

15. 15 权 The Pinnacle of Power: Starting as a Female Leader's Secretary 权力巅峰：从女领导秘书开始 Sneaking Along the Post Road驿路潜行Urban710k WordsCompleted Wang Hongyi is framed by a rival of his female superior. Not only is he disciplined, he is completely cast aside. Reborn, he refuses to be pushed around any longer. He takes the initiative, leaving his enemies trembling and begging for mercy, while influential figures from every quarter vie to recruit him. Nothing can stop him as he makes his way to the top. (This is an authentic political novel that strives to portray the realities of officialdom. Some events are included for the sake of the pl 6.6kReads8.9Score450Shelves

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    I have to say, these two books are absolutely amazing.

16. 16 巅 At the Pinnacle of Politics: Winning With a Rebellious Streak 巅峰官场：胜在反骨 One Pick, Twelve Strokes一拾二画Urban622k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + political intrigue + revenge + one heroine + wish fulfillment + no self-sacrificing saint] In his previous life, Zheng Gongcheng was reduced to a pawn, framed by others, and died in despair. Reborn, he is defiant to the core, sees through the ways of officialdom, and rises to the top. (The sequel to this book, “The Pinnacle of Officialdom: Defiance Wins, Part 2,” has been signed. Readers are welcome to follow it. I dedicate this book to everyone who enjoyed this story and political in 2.6kReads9.0Score214Shelves
17. 17 财 Chen Feng's Guide to Risk Management in Love After Achieving Financial Freedom 财富自由后，陈峰的情场风控指南 Following the Wind, Affecting Refinement附风庸雅Urban583k WordsOngoing [City life + rich second-generation heir + no System + everyday life + campus beauty + no brainless characters + grounded in reality + nuanced emotions] [Warning]: This is not a conventional tycoon novel. The pacing is leisurely and the writing is subtle. Readers who prefer a fast pace should proceed with caution. “Supporting a girlfriend isn't the same as keeping a mistress. Is there a problem with that? No!” Chen Feng lounged in an Italian leather sofa, using his Centurion Black Card as a casu 246Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [A Different Kind of Urban Thrilling Novel] The Realistic Daily Life of the Top Elite! Unveiling the extravagant lifestyle and emotional predicaments of Chen Feng, a top-tier rich second-generation. No system, no idiotic villains, only complex human hearts and deadly temptations. The writing is delicate, immersing you in a realistic world where money and desire intertwine. Readers who enjoy in-depth emotional games and realistic details shouldn't miss it! Continuously updating!

18. 18 世 Generations of Big Shots 世代大佬 Dead Serious一本正经的Urban760k WordsCompleted The Fei family is no financial conglomerate, yet generation after generation has made fortunes that seem like legends. Its corporate group is no industry giant, yet even the giants hold it in high regard. They are not stock market gods, because the Fei family has always been the one setting the terms. They stay out of politics, yet enjoy the protection of every faction. The Fei family has upheld one belief for generations: Whatever the country needs is what they must do, braving every obstacle a 215Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Grandpa, save me! You're a national hero!" "It's no use. The Fei family, the entire family are national heroes."

19. 19 中 After Winning a Hundred Million, I Became My Company's Savior 中奖一个亿后，我成了公司救世主 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Urban424k WordsCompleted [The rating just came out, but it'll slowly improve! No risk in getting on board!] Shen Yanshen casually bought two lottery tickets and won a hundred million. His miserable working life was over for good, and from then on he lived in a mansion and drove a Mercedes. His ex-girlfriend, who had once looked down on him for being poor, came back in tears, begging him to take her back. Shen Yanshen kicked her a hundred meters away. “Get as far away as you can. Can't you see I'm washing my wife's feet? 3kReads5.9Score113Shelves

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    For realistic fiction, here are a few recommendations [shy][smirk][smirk]

20. 20 降 After Taking a Pay Cut and Quietly Giving Up, My Boss Begged Me for Forgiveness All Night 降薪摆烂后，老板连夜跪求我原谅 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭10k WordsCompleted After My Pay Was Cut, I Started Slacking Off. My Boss Begged Me on His Knees to Forgive Him That Very Night —Reads—Score1.1kShelves
21. 21 降 After Being Demoted and Quietly Giving Up, My Incompetent Boss Begged Me to Accept a Promotion 降职摆烂后，草包领导跪求我升职 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭8k WordsCompleted After I Was Demoted and Started Slacking Off, My Incompetent Boss Begged Me on His Knees to Promote Me 2.5kReads—Score—Shelves
22. 22 不 My Stubborn Mother-in-Law Went to Her Grave 不听劝的婆婆归西了 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭13k WordsCompleted My Stubborn Mother-in-Law Went to Meet Her Maker 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
23. 23 月 During My Confinement, I Kicked My Mother-in-Law Out 月子里，我赶跑了婆婆 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭8k WordsCompleted I Kicked My Mother-in-Law Out During My Postpartum Month 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
24. 24 离 Humiliated at My Divorce Banquet, I Set Sail for a Brighter Future 离婚宴受辱，我的前程自此启航 Wild Roots草根之野Urban2.0M WordsOngoing On the day of his divorce, he endured ridicule and scorn. Everyone thought he would sink into despair, unaware that after lying low for so long, he was about to begin a whole new chapter in life. Free of the shackles of his past, he keeps his feet on the ground and breaks through prejudice with his own abilities. Through wind and rain, he presses forward step by step. The era that belongs to him is about to begin. 63.4kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    The pinnacle of satisfying political fiction: a single phone call during the divorce banquet of a Beijing elite prince moves three provinces – incredibly satisfying, absolutely fantastic!

25. 25 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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    With a powerful background, the protagonist is a descendant of one of the country's top wealthy families, who was abandoned at a young age! He works hard to climb the political ladder, encounters obstacles from rivals, and successfully reunites with his family.

26. 26 监 Burning Incense in Prison: Mistaken for a Fortune-Teller 监狱里烧香：被误以为是算命先生 Slow Brother of the Sheep Village羊村你慢哥Urban1.3M WordsOngoing [Decisive and ruthless]+ [Master of divination] College student Zhao Yi was framed, imprisoned, and sentenced to death. By chance, he acquired an ancient bronze book. After burning incense in prison, he successfully awakened it, only to discover that it was the legendary Book of Life and Death. It also contained engraved cultivation techniques from across the universe. Every living thing in the world is born and dies, and none can escape the Book of Life and Death. Anyone Zhao Yi looks at, he ca 8.4kReads7.9Score1kShelves

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    From death row inmate to big boss

27. 27 白 My Dad's on the Straight and Narrow, I'm in the Underworld 白道爹，黑道我 Twelve Bouquets十二束花Urban4.5M WordsOngoing [Not invincible! Not invincible! Not invincible!] The martial world is a road of no return, and its people are pawns that have crossed the river! Where will the drifting ship in this forbidden zone finally end up? Watch as this wandering youth stirs up a storm! Black side: I've got countless brothers! White side: My backing is powerful beyond belief! Money is just something you can't bring with you when you die! [Entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental!] 100.3kReads9.0Score7.3kShelves
28. 28 虎 Tiger's Roar Over the Sea of Clouds: Starting with Military Discharge 虎啸云海从转业开始 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋Urban2.2M WordsCompleted Lin Haoyu leaves the military as a senior colonel and enters local government, rising from county magistrate to a powerful official in charge of an entire region. His wife, Su Mengyao, heads a Fortune 500 company. His younger sister, Lin Xiaowan, quietly supports her brother's political career, while his older brother, Lin Yu, is fiercely protective of her. Their background is enough to leave people speechless. I hope you’ll enjoy my new book. 16.3kReads8.2Score1.7kShelves

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    I highly recommend these three books on officialdom.

29. 29 重 Reborn: I, Xu Lei, Will Become a Tech Tycoon 重生狂飙：我徐雷要做科技大佬 Huo Tong火燑Male-Channel Fanfiction4.1M WordsCompleted A national defense researcher transmigrates into the TV drama The Knockout. He becomes Xu Lei, the beloved only son of Xu Jiang, a hot-tempered big shot in Jinghai. To change his tragic fate, Xu Lei avoids electrofishing and helps Xu Jiang transform his business. “I worked my tail off to build a business that brings in a fortune every day. Why should I change course and open an internet cafe?” “Son, why are you sending the beauties from White Gold Han off to sing and make movies? Can selling a s 14.8kReads8.3Score1.1kShelves

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    😊Book recommendations are always with me, and here I only recommend good books. These three are all about real-life big shots! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up] The first book is about a protagonist who is reborn as Xu Jiang's only son. Following the original plot, it unfolds as he gradually transforms from a big shot to an even stronger one. The protagonist is intelligent and resourceful, making it an absolute thrill ride. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up] The second book is set in the Republican era. The author researched a lot of historical materials related to the Republican era and expanded upon historical facts. The protagonist is also resourceful, skilled in both literature and martial arts, and extremely strong. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up] The third book is also a fast-paced story. It starts with Gao Xiqi forcibly taking Chen Shuting's sister-in-law and gradually becomes an even more powerful big shot.

30. 30 红 A Red-Blooded Official's Rise to Power 红色军转官场逆袭 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Lin Ning was born into a privileged family, but turned down their support to leave the military as the special forces soldier “Mountain Hawk,” determined to start from the bottom and build his career from scratch. He places first in the provincial civil service exam, only to have someone take his spot and be sent to the logistics department. He quietly bides his time in the face of injustice, takes over public complaints and petitions, and uses the role as the start of his comeback. When he is 11.3kReads7.3Score1.1kShelves
31. 31 官 Soaring Through Officialdom: From Township to the Summit of Power 官途腾龙从乡镇到权利巅峰 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋Urban984k WordsCompleted After Chen Linhai passes the civil service exam, his girlfriend betrays him and a powerful family uses its influence to take his position. He keeps his illustrious family background hidden and starts out at the grassroots level in a township. Staying true to his original ideals and relying on exceptional ability, he overcomes one crisis after another and rises through the ranks to the pinnacle of power. Along the way, he uncovers the mystery of his birth and fulfills his ambitions and purpose in 6.6kReads7.2Score674Shelves
32. 32 民 Republican Era: Ruling Shanghai, With a Few Too Many Underlings 民国：横行上海滩，我小弟有点多 Sallow Little Face小脸蜡黄Historical1.5M WordsCompleted The martial world isn't about fighting and killing, but about human relationships and social etiquette. But when you've got too many underlings, what do those things even mean? With a hundred loyal brothers, the slums became paradise. With a thousand loyal brothers, Fatty Huang called me Big Brother! With ten thousand loyal brothers, Xu Wenqiang pledged himself to me! When foreign enemies invaded, Nie Li said, “Even the rough folk of the martial world have courage in their hearts! Every inc 509Reads9.2Score122Shelves
33. 33 狂 The Knockout: Starting by Helping Dai Gao Qiqiang Steal His Sister-in-Law! 狂飙：从代高启强抢大嫂开始！ Pharaoh法老Male-Channel Fanfiction573k WordsCompleted [The Knockout] + [Punishment] + [Tazhai]... From the start, he transmigrates into The Knockout and chooses a System reward: Huang Cuicui's voice recorder. A man may be innocent, but possessing a treasure can make him a target. Use this recorder well, and it can take you to the top. Use it poorly, and it will bring disaster! He plans every move and wins from a thousand miles away. Watch as he sets the board: Win over the Gao siblings and get ahead of Chen Shuting; Set tigers against wolves and ta 103Reads9.0Score—Shelves
34. 34 重 Reborn in 1999: I Am the Godfather of the Internet 重生1999：我是互联网教父 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋6k WordsCompleted Reborn in 1999: I Am the Godfather of the Internet 38Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 35 乖 You Little Brat! Call Me Ancestor, I'm an SSS-Rank Agent 乖孙！叫祖宗，我sss级特工 Soft Cat Who Loves to Sleep爱睡觉的软猫Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Beloved by everyone, devoted couples, sweet romance, contrasting sides, secret identities, feel-good revenge, face-slapping and scum-bashing, powerful characters, at home in both the underworld and high society] Heroine: Sweet and well-behaved in public, ruthless behind closed doors Hero: Possessive and doting, decisive and efficient Ye Qi, codename Seven, was the most feared assassin in the shadow world. After learning that her family was alive, she completed one final mission, retired from th 9.2kReads8.0Score1.2kShelves

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    The female lead is a top-tier assassin with numerous aliases, while the male lead is obsessively doting and falls in love at first sight. She's influential in both the legal and illegal worlds and has a beloved older brother who's also a brilliant designer. The whole family is adored! And there are so many hidden identities! Watch with confidence!

36. 36 官 The Road to Officialdom: After Saving a Leader, I Rose to the Top 官途：救了领导后我扶摇直上 Wind and Dust in the Night Rain夜雨风尘Urban2.0M WordsCompleted [A classic political drama, not to be missed] Reborn on a stormy night, Yang Jianguo opens his eyes in the year 2002, with floodwaters bearing down. While everyone else flees for their lives, he heads against the current to fight the flood. A beautiful reporter captures him on camera, and the story makes the front page. From then on, this grassroots civil servant rises steadily through the ranks, step by step reaching the pinnacle of power! 2.5kReads7.2Score153Shelves

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    Even ordinary people can influence the course of history.

37. 37 重 Reborn: Back to 2008 as a Tycoon 重生：回到2008当富豪 Wind and Dust in the Night Rain夜雨风尘Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Wei Lan is reborn in 2008. The youth that had faded away, the love that had withered, the struggles of youth: everything gets a second chance. He sleeps with beauties in his arms and wakes with the world's wealth at his fingertips. He builds great national enterprises and shorts Wall Street. 11Reads7.7Score—Shelves
38. 38 重 Reborn in Hong Kong: Superstar in Troubled Times 重生港岛：乱世巨星 Wind and Dust in the Night Rain夜雨风尘Urban1.5M WordsCompleted As the pendulum of the times comes to a halt in chaos, And the gears of fate imprison desire, He will reign supreme on the streets of Hong Kong Island, embrace the tenderness of a Miss Hong Kong, Roam across the five lakes and four seas, and create a legend that will last a hundred years. 5.3kReads8.0Score190Shelves
39. 39 重 Reborn in 1999 重生1999 Drunk in Dust尘醉Urban2.0M WordsCompleted A washed-up man in his thirties from the post-80s generation was reborn in 1999. Since I've returned to my youth, let me... Run wild in the darkness, shine beneath the light, and roam through the shadows. A novel leading the way in a wave of passionate rebirth stories. Let's get fired up! 112Reads8.4Score137Shelves
40. 40 他 His Galaxy Came Crashing Down 他的星河倾落 Caramel Soy Milk焦糖豆浆Modern Romance740k WordsCompleted A laid-back little reporter accidentally crosses paths with a cold, powerful bureau chief, but he treats her like a queen. Together, they take the political and business worlds by storm. Lin Xingluo’s life motto: live the most carefree life possible! That is, until she’s ordered to interview rising political star Shen Yanzhou. The man is impeccably dressed, as cold as snow. With the face of an earth-sign heartthrob, he sees right through her secret identity at their very first meeting, then dang 647Reads6.7Score101Shelves

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    They're all pretty realistic; I stayed up all night reading them! The first one is quite niche, with the male and female leads being evenly matched, and it gets better as you go on.

41. 41 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 36.4kReads9.4Score4.3kShelves

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    This is the pinnacle of contemporary romance novels this year, featuring a strong male lead and a sweet, angsty, intellectually stimulating relationship. After reading it, I couldn't get into anything else. The author's literary foundation is profound, far surpassing that of novice authors. The writing style is divine, incredibly delicate. The male lead's love is passionate, but not mindless. The female lead is brilliant; after reading, you'll not only fall in love with the male lead but also with the female lead. The character design is sophisticated; no one else on Tomato Literature can replicate it. It's suitable for discerning, seasoned readers, offering a unique and extreme emotional rollercoaster, avoiding clichés. The pacing is steady, starting slowly but building up to a sweeter, more intense feeling as you read. The scope is grand, and it will give you a mental boost. The plot takes off after chapter ten. Trust me, you'll come back and thank me after you finish reading.

42. 42 开 Suspended from the Start? I Join the Discipline Inspection Team Instead 开局停职？我转投纪委调查组 Second Master Jiangmen江门二爷Urban7.5M WordsOngoing His superior was under investigation, his girlfriend was cheating on him, and after being targeted by office rivals, he was forced onto leave. Yang Dong hit rock bottom from the start, never imagining that a phone call would change the course of his life. He was seconded to the Discipline Inspection Commission's investigation team to save his superior, only to inadvertently trigger a massive storm. Yang Dong had this to say: "No need to panic. I'll have a cigarette and calm down first!" (No hare 532.6kReads9.3Score28.9kShelves

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    Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful!

43. 43 大 The Fierce Middle-Aged Man 大叔凶猛 Second Uncle Yi易家二叔Urban313k WordsCompleted “I've realized I'm liking you more and more.” Looking at the radiant beauty beside him, Lin Feng felt his heart clench. He wasn't single, and faced with such unexpected candor, he felt not the slightest bit of joy. If anything, his scalp prickled. As soon as Lin Feng took over the Jiangdong branch of Wansheng Plaza, all kinds of temptations came pouring in. What followed was a dangerous struggle of wits, without a single flash of blades. The Game of Thrones, the realities of the workplace, and t 1.6kReads6.1Score104Shelves

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    Based on the author's real experiences, this book depicts the unspoken rules of the workplace, extreme temptations, and is vividly described, high-energy throughout, and incredibly addictive.

44. 44 弹 The Second Book by Tan Jian Ting Chao 弹剑听潮的第2本书 Strumming a Sword and Listening to the Tide弹剑听潮Urban5.8M WordsCompleted In the world of fame and fortune, he keeps his resolve hidden beneath a steely exterior. He never compromises his principles, and every move reveals his true mettle... He plans before he acts, breaks deadlocks through hard work, and builds his reputation with foresight. Through the ups and downs of officialdom, he never forgets his original purpose. 125.4kReads9.4Score13.6kShelves

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    In his past life, he was timid and submissive, seeking only stability, yet he was framed and died in despair. Reborn, Liu Fusheng returns with his memories of his past life, determined to rewrite his destiny. Facing the Zhang family, who had once been arrogant and humiliating towards him, this time he retaliates with fierce determination and ruthlessness. Learning that Zhang Zhengting was secretly sabotaging him and attempting to disqualify him from the provincial civil service exam, he smirks coldly. With his keen understanding of the political landscape, he cleverly orchestrates a scheme, not only successfully defusing the crisis but also turning the tables on Zhang Zhengting, making him shoot himself in the foot. From then on, he rides the waves of officialdom, using wisdom and strategy to overcome numerous obstacles, crushing his former enemies. Every step he takes is firm and powerful, bringing him ever closer to the pinnacle of power! Witness Liu Fusheng's legendary rise to power, experience the thrilling political storms, and click to read on this spectacular journey of triumph!

45. 45 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

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46. 46 公 Turning the Tables in the Civil Service Exam: Climbing the Ladder from the Interview Onward 公考逆袭：从面试开始一路攀登 Yuanming Xiaoyang元明小阳Urban3.3M WordsOngoing People's affections are as thin as paper, and the world changes like a new chess game with every turn. Li Xiuyuan starts at the grassroots level, driven by a desire to get ahead. He takes one steady step after another, climbing higher with every move! 746.8kReads9.2Score60.3kShelves
47. 47 都 I'm Reborn, So Who's Going Back to School? 都重生了，谁还复读！ Worried Bookmark发愁的书签Urban4.0M WordsOngoing The college entrance exam results came out, and Li Shishan failed to make the list. While everyone else hurried to retake the exam, he slapped his thigh and declared, "I'm done with school. I'm going to take the civil service exam!" Since he'd already missed his chance, there was no point regretting it. Li Shishan decided to take a different path, entering the political arena with only a high school education and embarking on an unconventional career in government. 21.3kReads8.5Score1.4kShelves
48. 48 家 Family Backing: From a County Committee Recruitment to the Pinnacle of Power 家族托举：从县委特招到权力巅峰 Uncle Yu Who Smokes会抽烟的于大爷Urban568k WordsOngoing “Why bother with the civil service exam when special recruitment is so much better? My family’s support helped me land the job. When my girlfriend betrayed me, I didn’t panic at all. I turned around and became a senior leader’s trusted aide. I know that if you want to rise high and keep your position in government, you need to remember three things: First, understand social niceties. Second, don’t get involved in messy relationships. Third, a good horse doesn’t eat old grass.” In his previous li 83Reads8.7Score—Shelves
49. 49 神 A Tycoon Doesn't Have to Run a Big Business 神豪，不一定必须做大生意 I Have No Idea What I'm Writing完全不知道写的是什么Urban1.1M WordsCompleted This is also a System novel, but my System doesn’t just hand me money, houses, and companies. Is it a bit of a letdown compared to the other tycoon Systems? Looks like I’ll just have to use the System to do something worthwhile, one step at a time. 514Reads5.5Score—Shelves

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    They are all real-world big shots.

50. 50 我 I Can't Believe I've Become a Capitalist 我居然成了资本家 I Have No Idea What I'm Writing完全不知道写的是什么Urban1.0M WordsOngoing Tian Yi was a young man who got bound to a System right after graduating. He should have had a smooth, perfect life, with a wife and children waiting at home. But because of his own character flaws, he instead embarked on a turbulent journey of struggle in the business world. 679Reads—Score—Shelves

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