Protagonists Who Are Government Officials 主角是政府官员

1. 201 重 Reborn in 1984: Starting Out as a Full-Rank Section Chief 重生1984：开局就是正科 Fu Qing QVQ符清QVQUrban162k WordsOngoing Reborn in 1984, I became the head of the county's Administration for Industry and Commerce! In this life, watch me rise step by step to the pinnacle of power amid the tide of reform and opening up, take command at the very center, and turn the tables at will! 1Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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   These are all classic novels about officialdom, with the first two being particularly recommended.

2. 202 官 The Official and the Kingpin 官枭 The Mad Beggar King疯狂的乞丐王Urban1.8M WordsCompleted There is a set of rules to the art of public office. The ruthless are called fearless officials! The domineering are called strong-willed officials! The kindhearted are called officials who care for the people! Li Dong is a grassroots civil servant. Step by step, with help from the people and friends around him, he climbs to the pinnacle of his political career! 13.9kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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   Five years later, my ex-boyfriend has become the youngest deputy section chief in the area. Five years ago, not only did I have to be subservient to him, but five years later, even my superiors have to be subservient to him to make a living. Life is tough.

3. 203 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
4. 204 官 The Official Road, Starting at Level Three 官道，从三段开始 Mr. Fishjoy鱼乐先生Urban512k WordsOngoing My name is Bu Qingyun. (I hold a senior government post and have a fortune worth over a hundred million.) Let me tell you a secret. Ever since I was in elementary school, entering politics has been the light of my ideals and the flame of my ambition. It was buried in my heart like a seed, ready to take root and sprout as soon as the soil was right... 18.6kReads7.6Score2.9kShelves

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   Highly recommended novels that are so captivating you won't want to put them down; they're definitely worth reading and incredibly realistic.

5. 205 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
6. 206 施 Spread Spring Breezes for Ten Thousand Miles, Walk the Path to the Azure Clouds 施万里春风，步青云之志 The Rebellious Wolf逆袭的狼Urban1.5M WordsCompleted The greatest hero fights for his country and its people; the greatest doctor heals the nation and saves its people. Zhang Yi is a young prodigy who has studied medicine and martial arts since childhood. A star student at Yanda University, he starts a business with his classmates and amasses assets worth hundreds of billions. After graduating, he enters officialdom. With powerful connections and extraordinary abilities, he sweeps through the political arena using the way of the chivalrous healer, 37.4kReads8.4Score5.5kShelves

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   Please read this!!!

7. 207 千 A Thousand Thousand Songs! 千千阙歌！ Beyond the Rules不止逾矩Modern Romance534k WordsCompleted The free-spirited new Best Actress and the gentle, jade-like, genuinely upright official A twelve-year age gap, and an old flame rekindled At twenty-two, Shen Shujin became the youngest person in history to win two Best Actress awards for her very first film. But there’s no such thing as a free lunch. She promptly kicked the director who tried to exploit her into the hospital. After that, she was blacklisted no matter what she did. Wherever she went, people called her a celebrity with powerful b 750Reads7.6Score101Shelves
8. 208 官 The Road to Officialdom: The Pinnacle of Power 官路之权力巅峰 Northeastern Little Koi东北小锦鲤Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Reborn into a new life, he no longer holds back when petty schemers try to frame him. He strikes back hard. With his foreknowledge and the favor of his superiors, his career in government soars, carrying him all the way to the pinnacle of power. 19.9kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves
9. 209 权 The Road to Power Begins with a Disaster 权途，从一场灾难开始 Who Will Listen谁人听Urban1.2M WordsOngoing A dam burst, and Yang Yi turned the tide against disaster. From that moment on, he began climbing step by step. Serving the people is the foundation of everything. See how he reaches the pinnacle in the name of the people. 20.3kReads8.0Score1.2kShelves

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   Pure officialdom, give it a try.

10. 210 权 The Pinnacle of Power: Capital-Circle Bigwigs Help Me Rise to the Top 权力巅峰：京圈大佬助我青云直上 Li Piaopiao李飘飘Urban1.8M WordsCompleted [Everyday Life + One Heroine + A veteran author with ten million words to his name who never leaves a story unfinished] Lin Xuemin had poured his heart into planning his wedding, only to catch his fiancée cheating on him. Heartbroken, he cut ties with her. Just then, his beloved school beauty, the one who had always been in his heart, appeared and offered him help. From then on, Lin Xuemin used his intelligence and perseverance to rise steadily through the business world. Those who had once look 9.1kReads8.6Score880Shelves
11. 211 名 In the Name of the People: Qi Tongwei Fights Fate Alongside His Teacher 名义：祁同伟带着老师反抗命运 Who Will Listen谁人听Male-Channel Fanfiction320k WordsCompleted Politics, an anti-corruption campaign, and a little reconciliation. This story is truly different. Welcome to a whole new world. Qi Tongwei returns to the time before the story begins and takes an honest look at his heart. Slowly, he finds his way back to true justice. In the end, he will triumph against fate by half a move, all In the Name of the People. 1.8kReads8.0Score120Shelves
12. 212 官 A Wild Ride Through the Countryside on the Road to Power 官途之乡野狂飙 Hu Ren Ban Jie胡人半解Urban3.6M WordsOngoing A low-level employee is bullied and finds his career going nowhere, until he runs into an old classmate and finally begins to rise through the ranks... 58Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    This book is fantastic! I finished it in one night. The author's writing is superb, making it impossible to put down. Compared to other novels of the same genre, it offers a different perspective and is definitely worth reading.

13. 213 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

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    Several novels on officialdom with scores of 9 or higher from Tomato🍓🍓 feature male protagonists rising through the ranks, with remarkably realistic writing and plots that perfectly reflect the era. Highly recommended, they're super enjoyable!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎈🎈🎈🎈

14. 214 官 Officialdom: I Became a Powerful Figure’s Most Trusted Aide 官场：我成了大佬的铁杆心腹 Ten-Degree Brandy十度白兰地Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Su Jin was reborn at the moment he started his career in government in 2013. From the start, he was at the civil service provincial exam interview. Sorry, interviewers, but to take first place, I’m going to quietly set a little trap and get you all to back me… 903Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    This book is definitely worth reading. I suspect the author is a government official, well-versed in all the unspoken rules. The protagonist is highly capable, resourceful, and handles situations with ease, managing to balance his career and romantic escapades. Overall, it's quite readable.

15. 215 海 Hai Tian Yi Se’s Third Book 海天一色的第3本书 Sky and Sea as One海天一色Urban116k WordsCompleted 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Book 1: All I ever think about is cheating! Without cheating, I'm nothing. Let's see how a nobody can stir up the whole country! [Laughs] Book 2: We are born with two hearts: one is a sense of responsibility, and the other is conscience. But some people have a third heart—a black heart! Isn't the officialdom a battlefield? Book 3: In this extremely unstable era, only being a civil servant can bring me a sliver of peace. But is passing the civil service exam really that easy? So I choose to cheat right away, the complete opposite of Book 1!

16. 216 权 The Pinnacle of Power 权欲巅峰 Yan Yunfei闫云飞Urban795k WordsCompleted Power at the Peak, also known as The Corrupt Official, is a sweeping novel about a cadre's growth and redemption. Born into a poor family, Song Ziwen rises step by step from a technician to a leadership position, but for a time loses his way amid power and temptation. After being transferred to the northwestern province, he comes to his senses. He visits remote mountain villages to learn about the hardships of the poor, leading the people in building roads, controlling floods, promoting educatio 50Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    New book recommendations for official careers

17. 217 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 male protagonist's name is Chen Yang. His previous life was incredibly tragic; he was kidnapped, which forced his father to commit a crime, resulting in the destruction of his family. Now, he's been given a second chance, and miraculously, he's been reborn right after his kidnapping. At the same time, his father, now a secretary-general, hasn't yet framed his superiors because of his situation. Since fate has given him another chance, he's determined not to repeat his past mistakes. Let's see how he uses his intelligence and wit to eliminate the kidnappers without any losses! Also, the protagonist of this story doesn't intend to pursue a political career; his main goal is to help his father reach the pinnacle of success while he focuses on business.

18. 218 官 Aspirations in the Political Arena 官场之青云志 Rivers and Mountains of Cosmic Light宙光山河Urban3.7M WordsCompleted Reborn in 2002, he was hit by a car while saving a little girl and regrettably missed his civil service interview. His materialistic girlfriend wanted to break up with him, but Liang Jiangtao unexpectedly discovered that the girl’s grandfather seemed to be no ordinary man... Watch how he uses a perspective and experience twenty years ahead of his time, along with a heart devoted to serving the people, to build a remarkable career! Look forward to more in Officialdom: Ambition for the Clouds. 63.2kReads9.2Score6.9kShelves
19. 219 二 The Second Secretary 二号秘书 Cultivator of Strange Histories奇史文耕Urban214k WordsCompleted Chen Mo is an ordinary man who studies hard and earns a civil-service post. Starting with routine work at the municipal government, he stands out thanks to his excellent writing skills and tact, eventually becoming the mayor’s secretary. The book is practically a survival manual for government secretaries, offering a detailed look at everything from drafting documents and coordinating meetings to managing relationships with superiors and subordinates and liaising on projects. As the protagonist 7.3kReads7.6Score459Shelves
20. 220 重 Reborn in Politics: This Time, I Serve the People Alone 重生官场：这一世，我只为民做主 A Speck of Green in the Central Plains中原一点青Urban1.6M WordsCompleted In my previous life, a woman and her family deceived and ruined me. I died without children, bringing misery to my parents and family. In this life, besides taking revenge on that woman and her family, I, Lin Chen, will stand up for the people... 3.5kReads8.7Score322Shelves
21. 221 人 Rising Through the Ranks of Officialdom! 人在官场：步步攀升！ Brothers of the Heavenly Emperor天帝兄弟Urban1.4M WordsCompleted Lin Feng was too honest, so his career never advanced. His wife, Zhang Meina, left him for money. Faced with a woman's betrayal and the indifference of friends and family, Lin Feng finally saw the harsh realities of society for what they were. Then, unexpectedly, a major opportunity came his way: Secretary Huang transferred him to Xincheng County to serve as the county Party committee secretary. 625Reads8.8Score181Shelves

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    That's fantastic, absolute skill. Excellent.

22. 222 权 The Pinnacle of Power: Starting as a University Counselor 权力巅峰：从大学辅导员开始 Big Orange Little Cat大橘小猫Urban1.7M WordsOngoing Reborn before graduating from university, he sets out on a path he has never taken before. Starting as a university counselor, he steadily rises, all for the chance to see the scenery from higher up. He begins in academia, spending the early part of his career at the university before moving into local government midway through. 36.7kReads7.6Score2kShelves

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    It's really good. From my personal perspective, it's definitely worth following, and the word count and updates are reliable. [Laughs][laughs]

23. 223 权 A Wild Ride Through Officialdom’s Power Struggles 权力巅峰之官途狂飙 One Pick, Twelve Strokes一拾二画Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Officialdom + anti-corruption + crackdown on organized crime + one heroine + satisfying power fantasy] Four consecutive top officials have been investigated, and rumors are rife. Young secretary Zheng Gongming is entrusted with a mission at a critical moment. With his exceptional judgment and his dedication to serving the people, he writes a legendary story of his own. What's more, he also has an older brother, Zheng Gongcheng… 6.1kReads9.0Score424Shelves
24. 224 候 Hou Weidong's Notes on Being an Official 候卫东做官笔记 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban790k WordsCompleted As a graduate of a prestigious university, Hou Weidong encounters one thorny problem after another upon entering government service, yet manages to turn danger into safety every time. Taking different approaches: that is Hou Weidong’s political philosophy. That is how Hou Weidong conducts himself. That is Hou Weidong’s great wisdom. 3.5kReads6.7Score484Shelves
25. 225 权 The Pinnacle of Political Power: A Great Rejuvenation 权路颠峰：伟大复兴 This Meat Is Poisonous这肉有毒Urban2.0M WordsCompleted [Political career + one heroine] The young Shen Xudong from the future accidentally transmigrates into the body of a college student with the same name in the 1980s and is assigned to the county government. He had been set on lying flat, but unexpectedly catches the attention of his superiors and earns their promotions. Drawing on his memories of the future and his broad perspective, he relies on technological innovation and reform to gradually lead the nation onto the path of becoming a powerfu 20.4kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves
26. 226 名 In the Name of the People: I Take Over Qi Tongwei's Body, and the Handong University Crew Answers to Me 名义：魂穿祁同伟汉大帮我说了算 No Love in This World, Crossing the Mortal Realm人间无爱渡红尘Male-Channel Fanfiction1.8M WordsCompleted Transmigrating into In the Name of the People as Qi Tongwei, he starts by punching Liang Lu and kicking Liang Ping. In this life, I, Qi Tongwei, will not kneel. Whether it's Liang Lu or Liang Qunfeng, don't even think you can make me bow my head again! In Handong, what I say goes! 14.4kReads7.0Score621Shelves

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    Here it comes!

27. 227 上 The Sixth Princess Makes Her Debut: I’m Sweetly Snarky About Everything 上岸六公主：我茶理茶气内涵一切 I Eat Coconut Chicken我吃椰子鸡Urban93k WordsOngoing [Entertainment industry + political circles + subtle digs + little System + no romance] Ye Feng transmigrates to Blue Star, a parallel world much like Earth, in Huaxia. When Ye Feng takes the helm of Huaxia TV's Channel 6, the whole internet mocks him: a washed-up celebrity and a declining channel? Little do they know that Huaxia is about to crack down on the entertainment industry... Huaxia's Department of External Publicity issues Order No. 1, placing Channel 6 directly under its authority and 4Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    Here's a recommendation for something different. Besides the treacherous political intrigue, it also incorporates hilarious and entertaining topics from the internet entertainment industry. You'll find all sorts of trending events here, so it's definitely worth watching!

28. 228 官 The Hunger for Office: At the Peak of Power, I Make Officials Lose Their Hats 官欲：权力巅峰，专摘官帽子 Salted Bird's Eye Chili小米辣沾盐Urban461k WordsCompleted Officialdom is not just about navigating relationships. It’s also about fighting and killing. The ways of the world are full of bluffs and half-truths, real and fake. People smile like tigers to your face, then stab you in the back. They kill without spilling a drop of blood. By comparison, violence is refreshingly direct. One slash, and none of those social games matter anymore. Zhou Anyu returns reborn to avenge his great grievance and uproot his enemies. He wields the law as his sword and dis 9.1kReads8.8Score857Shelves
29. 229 名 In the Name of the People: Judging Handong and Saving Qi Tongwei 名义：审判汉东拯救祁同伟 No Love in This World, Crossing the Mortal Realm人间无爱渡红尘Male-Channel Fanfiction680k WordsCompleted Liu Xiaofan, the son of a farmer, transmigrates into the world of In the Name of the People and awakens the [Justice Tribunal] System. Using the System, he exposes the wanton abuse of power and corruption in Handong's officialdom, the temptations of money and beautiful women, and the darkness hidden from public view! He'll use the System to help Qi Tongwei rise to the provincial level, creating a win-win situation where they both advance together. Liang Qunfeng, Chen Yanshi, Gao Yuliang, Li Daka 4.1kReads6.8Score100Shelves
30. 230 名 In the Name of the People: I'm the Deputy Provincial Chief, Li Tongwei's Younger Brother 名义：官至省服，我是同伟弟弟 Dust Falls, Sheng Goes There尘落笙彼Male-Channel Fanfiction598k WordsCompleted Transmigrated as Qi Tongwei’s younger brother, can he save his older brother before he turns evil right from the start? Qi Xiangdang: No problem. After all, I’m a demobilized soldier with the script in hand! He wakes up in the world of In the Name of the People, having just taken off his military uniform and transferred to a civilian post. Meanwhile, his older brother Qi Tongwei is racing headlong down the wrong path. With advance knowledge of every danger and the iron-fisted methods he learned 2.7kReads—Score—Shelves

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    Government staff

31. 231 权 The Pinnacle of Power: Breaking the Deadlock in Yuanshan Town 权力巅峰：从远山镇破局开始 If You’re No Eagle, Don’t Be a Snail不是雄鹰做蜗牛Rural Life266k WordsCompleted What backing could a nobody possibly have? When he's driven into a corner, that's the strongest backing of all! His bright future is stolen from him, his former lover turns her back on him, and just as his political career begins in Yuanshan Town, he falls into one trap after another laid by petty schemers. Everyone thinks he'll sink without a trace, never realizing that desperation is his greatest trump card. Caught in the turmoil of local politics, Wang Hao keeps his strength hidden and plays 350Reads6.1Score147Shelves

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    New releases comparable to books rated 9 out of 10 will not disappoint and will be full of wonderful content.

32. 232 官 Officialdom: Swimming Against the Tide 官场：逆流而上 A Mustard Seed in the Vast Sea沧海之芥Urban864k WordsOngoing Lu Chuan came first in both the written and interview exams for a civil service position, but shady dealings landed him in a remote mountain village, and his girlfriend married someone else. See how Lu Chuan holds fast to his conscience amid power struggles and conspiracies, follows the fire in his heart that drives him to stand up for the people, carves a path through the mud of grassroots life, and climbs step by step to the pinnacle of power. 28.4kReads8.6Score1.6kShelves

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    Take a look at this book.

33. 233 张 Zhang Yiliang's Notes on Officialdom 张一亮官场笔记 Morning Glory Big Bro牵牛一哥Urban234k WordsCompleted A civil servant from a poor rural town gets dumped and framed by his superior from the start! But danger and opportunity always go hand in hand. From then on, he navigates the political arena, rises through the ranks, and makes his way to the top! 1.5kReads6.3Score124Shelves

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    To Jili Jili Store

34. 234 官 The Road to Officialdom: From a Township Justice Office to the Provincial Compound 官道：从乡镇司法所到省委大院 The Jing River Household京河人家Urban2.2M WordsCompleted Beginning in the early twenty-first century, this novel chronicles the rise of Wang Xiaofeng, a young man from a poor family. Along the way, he faces petty schemers and receives help from benefactors. His posts and responsibilities change, but his original ideals and aspirations never do. Wang Xiaofeng starts out as a clerk at a township judicial office, then rises steadily through the ranks… 6.6kReads7.8Score584Shelves

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    Highly recommended, this is a book worth reading; it already has two million words.

35. 235 祁 Mr. Qi Spoils Me Too Much: The Sweetness Is Off the Charts 祁先生太宠，甜度严重超标 Flowers Bloom by the Road, Waiting for You陌上花开等你来Modern Romance264k WordsCompleted Qi Jingci is renowned in government circles as an “iceberg”: efficient in everything he does and intimidating without ever raising his voice. There have never been so much as a hint of a romantic scandal around him, and everyone assumes he’ll spend his whole life married to his work. That is, until a recruitment drive brings him face-to-face with Xia Zhiyi, a new employee. The young woman stands in the sunlight, checking documents in a simple white blouse. A spot of ink stains her fingertip, and 66Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! These are all sweet romance novels, and they offer the best support and assistance at work.

36. 236 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

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    Su Zhe has actually transmigrated into the world of "In the Name of the People"! At the beginning, he was a prominent young master in Beijing's elite circles, with a powerful family background and countless connections and resources. However, who would have thought that his father would make him start from the bottom, assigning him to Handong, to be the deputy of Sun Liancheng, the second-in-command in Guangming District of Jingzhou City!

37. 237 吾 My County Magistrate Boyfriend Is Growing Up 吾家县长男友初长成 Wan Qian, Who Loves Cantonese Soup爱吃广府汤的万千帝主Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Rural revitalization · Workplace maneuvering · Intellectual romance · Family warmth] [Healing] [A gentle, steady pace] [Leaves a lasting impression] [Public sector] [Contemporary realism] Here, you’ll find: √ How a highly intelligent male and female lead pursue their careers while falling in love √ Solid, compelling depictions of rural revitalization and the political landscape √ Warm, witty, and insightful family life and intergenerational communication √ The respectful, restrained, profound 1.3kReads8.0Score126Shelves

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    Two adults with high IQ, EQ, and abilities engage in a sophisticated and captivating emotional game. Both are fully aware and actively making their choices. This relationship, characterized by equality, respect, mutual "calculation" (in a positive sense), and deep attraction, aligns with modern readers' highest expectations of an ideal partner. ❤️😂

38. 238 正 So Righteous It’s Intimidating 正气逼人 Old Tea and Aged Wine Love Young Girls陈茶老酒爱少女Urban501k WordsCompleted A new story is here! You can read my work 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! 150Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    Authentic officialdom novels

39. 239 顾 Mr. Gu's Adorable Little Wife 顾先生的小娇妻 Yi Xinqin一心钦Modern Romance233k WordsCompleted “Mom, what do you like about that old man?” Five-year-old Gu Jiang asked, his little brows furrowed and his eyes brimming with tears. “That’s your dad. How did he bully you this time?” Jiang Niannian picked Gu Jiang up, wiped away the tears at the corners of his eyes, and asked gently. “He, he won’t let me sleep with you. He’s so embarrassing!” “He, he even stole the flowers I picked for you. He said, he said…” Gu Jiang’s tears fell again as he pouted in grievance. “All right, all right, don’t c 668Reads8.1Score102Shelves

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    👀The first book features a male lead who is a government official, and the female lead is much older than him. He's a retired cadre. His second marriage was originally a political arrangement. Later, he's attracted to the kind yet cunning female lead.

40. 240 掌 Sand in the Palm 掌间砂 Three Wonders, Auspicious Gathering Pattern三奇嘉会格Modern Romance576k WordsCompleted [Elegant, handsome bureau director] VS [Landlady with hidden depths] [Second chance romance] [Each other’s first love] I could give up the whole world. You alone are the cinnabar mark in the palm of my hand. When he returned, he was no longer the young office director who had once written her an entire guide to the civil service exams. After years of rising steadily through the ranks, he had become a bureau director who helped bring peace and prosperity to the land. But an unexpected turn of e 1.5kReads9.2Score184Shelves
41. 241 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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    That was fantastic, so satisfying! It was really good!

42. 242 官 A Lucky Man in Officialdom, the Leader's Trusted Aide 官场幸运儿，领导身边的红人 Top Wage Slave头号打工仔Urban1.8M WordsOngoing This is a political intrigue novel set in local government. When the young Qin Feng is appointed in a crisis through his family's connections and parachuted into Nanping County, he is met not with welcoming applause, but with constant exclusion and covert obstruction from all sides. Every step he takes is like walking on the edge of a blade. As power, money, and personal ties weave together into a web, some choose to go along with the corruption, while others swim against the current. Faced with 53.3kReads8.9Score4.2kShelves

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    This is a very good book. It's the only one of its kind that covers the world of officialdom. It's a great book worth reading, and I highly recommend it.

43. 243 我 Captain Tan and I Ran Toward Each Other 我与谭队长双向奔赴 Dreamlike Moon梦如月Modern Romance431k WordsCompleted Original title: Love at First Sight, Love Returned [Beautiful, captivating high school English teacher Xia Yan x wealthy, handsome criminal police captain Tan Zhengdong] [Modern romance + love at first sight + mutual devotion] Xia Yan had always longed for a love that went both ways. At a blind date she had only agreed to out of politeness, she fell for the dashing criminal police captain Tan Zhengdong at first sight. Their relationship quickly grew closer, and they began a sweet, inseparable ro 8.5kReads9.2Score911Shelves

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    The male lead is a criminal investigation captain, and the female lead is a high school teacher. They fall in love at first sight because of each other, and from then on, they are inseparable.

44. 244 官 Political Rivalries: A Grassroots Rise to Power 官场争锋之草根逆袭 Liu Peizhu刘培柱Urban836k WordsCompleted New to officialdom, Lu Zhaoyuan carries lofty ideals, only to be battered at every turn. After enduring hardship, he glimpses the logic behind power: “Only those who truly serve the people can go far!” Standing on the precipice between conscience and desire, what choice will he make? 6.7kReads7.9Score551Shelves

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    A political novel intertwined with the desire for power!

45. 245 身 Wearing a Period Novel: The Cunning, Scheming Man Has Me Wrapped Around His Finger 身穿年代文：被心机腹黑男拿捏了 Du Huancheng渡浣辰Modern Romance315k WordsCompleted [The protagonist has no System or golden finger; transmigrates into a book in her own body; a touch of ensemble cast; sweet romance; both are each other’s first and only; love at first sight; imperfect characters, each with their own flaws] [Fair-skinned, beautiful heiress VS deep-thinking, calculating man] Most likely, it’s a story about two people who look like a perfect match but aren’t in sync at heart: he’s after a man with a great body and impressive abilities, while she’s after a man with 15.5kReads8.4Score941Shelves

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    This show only has an 8.5 Rating, but it's really good! The female lead's plane crash transports her to the 1970s. She doesn't possess anyone else's body. Ye Xing, now an undocumented immigrant, is transported to the 1970s. Then, she meets Zhou Jingshi, a scheming and wicked man. The male lead falls in love at first sight (lust at first sight). Highly recommended!

46. 246 官 The Battle for the Official Path 官道争锋 Cai Yidao蔡一刀Urban1.5M WordsCompleted The road to power stretches endlessly, and competition is everywhere! Wu Anbang is reborn in his youth. Starting from the very bottom, he fights for the lead at every step. A hundred boats race downstream, a thousand sails compete to surge ahead! He seeks only to claim the top spot and behold the finest sights in the world of officialdom. 25.7kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves

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    Readable novels about officialdom

47. 247 无 The President Who Couldn’t Resign 无法辞职的总统 The Uncle Returns, Still a Young Man大叔归来仍是少年Urban538k WordsOngoing A massive explosion! Was it terrorism? An accident? Or a carefully orchestrated conspiracy? Food delivery rider Li Zheng transmigrates and becomes a president who cannot resign, unwillingly dragged into a struggle of political intrigue and power. He had no warning, no preparation, and no backup plan. Everyone thinks he's the biggest winner to emerge from this disaster. But no one knows that his arrival has accidentally shattered the conspiracy group's deep-laid plans. What comes next isn't gl 1.3kReads6.9Score104Shelves

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    This is a political intrigue story, not a wish-fulfillment novel, and it subverts common tropes. It contains disaster and gore, and the protagonist is forced to perform certain tasks. If you dislike this, please do not read. A food delivery driver is reborn and forced to perform certain tasks, facing divorce, power struggles, assassination attempts, and being deceived... Resigning will result in being erased by the system. It reveals that even when ordinary people encounter great opportunities, they can only feel helpless and frustrated.

48. 248 权 The Game of Power 权利的游戏 Glacier Firebird冰川火鸟Urban738k WordsCompleted Reborn in 2001, Gao Yuan decides he won’t lie flat anymore. He’ll ride the waves and fight his way forward in officialdom. Subtle dealings and favors, ruthless political power struggles, intense clashes of ideals, and the unpredictable ups and downs of a career in government. This is the story of a young official’s journey of transformation. 489Reads7.4Score103Shelves
49. 249 重 Reborn in 2004: Rising Through the Ranks in Officialdom 重生2004：我在官场平步青云 Ye Liangsheng叶凉生Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Reborn in 2004, Lin Dong, who has endured a lifetime of hardship, seizes an opportunity he missed in his previous life and passes an interview to become a temporary grassroots poverty-alleviation worker. Just as he starts his career, he's transferred to the poorest village to serve as its resident poverty-alleviation officer. Faced with the area's complicated situation, he refuses to lose heart. On one hand, he carefully manages his relationships with others so he can find a place for himself. 3.6kReads8.0Score332Shelves

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    This book updates incredibly consistently, with three chapters every day. It's a breath of fresh air among rebirth-themed officialdom novels, without harem elements or mindless plots; the protagonist rises to power purely through merit!

50. 250 宴 Banquet of Sunshine 宴阳 Scottish Fold Cat苏格兰折耳猫Modern Romance102k WordsCompleted When Yan Yang was a sophomore in college, she met Wei Mingshen, who was ten years her senior. He left a deep impression on her. A few years later, Yan Yang went with her classmates to visit a private courtyard residence. She wandered into a side room and came across the owner, Wei Mingshen, who was resting there. They quickly recognized each other, and in a flash, feelings sparked between them. After spending some time together, they confirmed their feelings and soon fell deeply in love. But the 915Reads9.3Score130Shelves

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    The male protagonist is a high-ranking official with a wife he married into through an arranged marriage; they don't love each other. He falls in love with the female protagonist at first sight, and later tries every means to divorce her, finally getting to know her.

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