Any Recommendations for Political Novels? 官场小说有推荐的吗

1. 451 重 Reborn in the World of In the Name of the People 重生人民的名义世界 Author Chen Ran作者陈然Male-Channel Fanfiction406k WordsCompleted Chen Ran is reborn into the world of In the Name of the People. The story begins with him as Secretary Dakang's secretary. The pacing is slow and understated, and Chen Ran is somewhat ahead of his time in his thinking. He stays out of political struggles and focuses on developing the economy. 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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   They truly dare to think and write, and the more they write, the bolder they become.

2. 452 吏 The Minister of Personnel's First Book 吏部尚书的第一本书 Minister of the Board of Personnel吏部尚书Urban3.2M WordsCompleted Lin Feiyang, an elite member of the Wolf Fang Brigade with a bright future ahead of him, comes home on leave and accidentally discovers that Meng Xueqing, the girlfriend he’s been putting through university, is cheating on him! In a fit of rage, Lin Feiyang leaves the military and enters politics! He wants revenge! He wants Meng Xueqing to regret it! But he never imagined that on his very first day as the newly appointed town Party secretary, he’d be stripped of all authority and constantly give 7.6kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
3. 453 官 A Political Prodigy 官场奇才 Breeze and Warm Sunshine风和暖阳Urban7.5M WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 30.3kReads8.4Score2.3kShelves
4. 454 时 The Space-Time Deliveryman 时空外卖师 Open-Minded Space-Time虚怀时空Urban371k WordsCompleted The male lead refuses to become an official, yet as a senior engineer in the municipal bureau compound, he empowers his superiors to climb the ranks step by step. Driven by love of country, he occasionally lets go of his low profile, coordinating spacetime energy to help the nation counter the technological blockade imposed by foreign powers! On weekends, famous figures such as Su Dongpo will join you in reliving the timeless spirit of “literary scavenging,” amid the laughter of State Preceptor 90Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   This is it! I bet... It saved almost 2000 people from their reading slump! There are so many new books without ratings, and even fewer that start with a 6.5! A rare gem among political intrigue novels, highly recommended!

5. 455 发 You Exile Me and Still Expect Me to Form an Investigation Team? I'm the Leader 发配我还要成立调查组？我是组长 When the Heart Is Right心正而后Urban2.3M WordsOngoing 6.8kReads8.6Score591Shelves

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   The author appears to be a cadre from a major northern province who was later dismissed for making a mistake. The author is well-versed in officialdom and possesses a strong sense of justice. The work exposes reality and offers profound social commentary. Logically sound, very engaging. Recommended.

6. 456 通 The Road to Power, Starting as a Deputy Town Mayor 通天官路，从副镇长开始 Eight Gold八金Urban466k WordsCompleted 60Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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   These are all about writing protagonists who started from the grassroots level.

7. 457 重 Reborn on the Road to Power 重生之官道 Big Stinky大臭臭Urban515k WordsCompleted [Not Wish Fulfillment + No Mindless Protagonist + Everyday Life + Wits and Strategy] Enter at your own risk To most people, officialdom looks calm on the surface, yet beneath it currents run deep, full of deception and intrigue. Is it a web of power and influence, or a battle between black and white? The truth is, choosing the right path matters more than working hard! In his previous life, Wang Ze was conscientious and responsible, but lacked the heart of a strong man. Timid and afraid to make 744Reads6.8Score104Shelves
8. 458 权 The Road to Power: From Section Chief to Provincial Governor 权路：从股级到封疆大吏 Duan Ming, Who Loves Xiang Shen喜欢香神的段明Urban180k WordsCompleted The importance of making the right choices over simply working hard was proven by Qin Yongzhi, who pursued a career in government. He married an unattractive woman with powerful connections and leaped from obscurity to success, with a beautiful companion by his side as he rose rapidly from a low-level position. —Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 459 重 Reborn in the Political Arena: I Can See the Trajectory of Fate 重生官场：我能查看命运轨迹 Ruan Maomao and Rice Noodles阮毛毛和米线Urban258k WordsOngoing Hou Longtao never believed in fate, until he gained the ability to see the paths of destiny. Can a golden-scaled carp be content to stay in a pond? Once it encounters wind and clouds, it becomes a dragon! From then on, Hou Longtao, able to see the paths of destiny, charges ahead, making his mark in the political world. —Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 460 重 Reborn in 1992: From the Start, I Became a Leader in My Hometown 重生1992：开局当家乡领导 The Down-and-Out Toad落魄的蛤蟆Urban235k WordsCompleted The tycoon Chen Ping returns to 1992, a pivotal year in history. Carrying regrets from his past life, he must see how he can rise steadily amid this sweeping tide of change and give back to his hometown. 449Reads7.3Score—Shelves
11. 461 崛 Rise to Power: Starting as a Secretary 崛起：从当秘书开始 Breeze and Warm Sunshine风和暖阳Urban676k WordsOngoing Just as Su Qingyun’s political career seemed doomed, he became the secretary to a female county magistrate. Thus began a dream of urban power struggles and worldly ambition, leading him to the pinnacle of officialdom... 637Reads6.6Score106Shelves
12. 462 跨 Crossing the Class Divide: My Position Packs a Lot of Clout 跨越阶层，我的职务含权量有点高 Jin Tang金唐Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Starting out as a civil servant in a small town, Xu Zhen defied the odds, rose rapidly, and climbed steadily up the ranks. There are political struggles, the freedom that comes with personal wealth, and a beautiful, capable wife with powerful connections backing him. 20.5kReads8.4Score1.6kShelves
13. 463 奸 The Profiteer 奸商 Brilliant as the Sun金辉万丈Urban1.6M WordsCompleted [Read the first 10 chapters patiently, and you'll see: in studying, daily life, work, and love, there are tricks everywhere!] There are no honest businessmen. Nine out of ten merchants will cheat you. But nine out of ten salespeople will become bosses. I'm a salesperson, and I became a boss too. I'll use my own experience to show you the tricks these unscrupulous merchants use… This book aims to teach you how to avoid scams. Imitate anything in it at your own risk. 11kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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    These are truly realistic novels about officialdom. The first book is currently being serialized, while the second and third books both depict collusion between officials and businessmen. They are all masterpieces and well worth reading!

14. 464 官 The Mind of an Official 官念 Wandering in Search of the Heart牧心流浪Urban425k WordsOngoing There are ten ranks in the official hierarchy. The higher the position, the greater the power. Wu Youliang starts his political career as a lowly village official without an official post, transforming from a passionate young college student into a shrewd veteran who has weathered the ups and downs of political life. After rising to a high position, he retires with honor. At last, he comes to understand the true nature of power. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Entering officialdom, where do so many meteoric rises come from? In officialdom, where do so many power struggles arise? The system and its rules cannot be broken! Without political achievements, how can one get promoted? Without popular support, how can one gain back support? Without connections, and after thirty years in office, one is already retired. The protagonist, starting as an unregistered village official, climbs the ranks step by step, gradually rising to become a powerful figure in the bureaucracy!

15. 465 前 The Door to the Future 前途之门 Wenling Idler温岭闲人Urban2.2M WordsCompleted In April 2015, Xu Haodong was ordered to return to Yunling and take up a post. What awaited him was a complete mess. How would Xu Haodong settle into his role? How could he take control of the whole situation as quickly as possible? A new era, a new journey; a new mission, a fresh start. Xu Haodong, an idealist, ultimately lived up to the organization’s trust and the people’s expectations... 14Reads7.5Score—Shelves
16. 466 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 26.4kReads8.7Score2.7kShelves
17. 467 撤 The Day I Was Fired, I Made the Entire Power Circle Tremble! 撤职当天，我让整个权力圈颤抖！ Starting from Zero零起点Urban1.1M WordsCompleted This is a highly satisfying political novel. The protagonist, Chen Feiyu, is devoted to serving the people. With his bold, can-do attitude, he steadily advances in the world of politics. Open the novel to find out what happens! 8.5kReads8.7Score1kShelves
18. 468 想 I Want to Love! 想爱！ Pillar A栋梁AUrban1.2M WordsOngoing Society can be complicated, but it can also be simple. In the end, it all comes down to stories between men and women. The three things men think about when they get up in the morning are: Where can I get some money to spend today? Who can I have a drink with? And wow, whose woman is that? The three things women think about are: looking beautiful, looking beautiful, and looking beautiful. A gentleman will die for someone who understands him, and a woman will beautify herself for someone who appr 18Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    An absolutely realistic novel, highly recommended!

19. 469 男 Men’s Forbidden Zone 男人禁区 Brilliant as the Sun金辉万丈Urban628k WordsCompleted A wisp of fragrance brushed gently across Zhang Yijin's face. “Ah, where am I?” A beautiful young woman lay in Zhang Yijin's arms, smiling at him. “Brother Jin, we're in a hotel room.” “What? No way. How did we end up together?” Looking at his ex-wife's best friend, Zhang Yijin was completely bewildered. “You got drunk, so I brought you to the hotel!” As she spoke, the beauty leaned close to Zhang Yijin's ear and whispered softly. Suddenly, Zhang Yijin remembered his situation: he had cancer, hi 18Reads8.5Score—Shelves
20. 470 权 Power at Its Peak: Starting as the Director of the Urban Development Office 权力巅峰：从城建办主任开始 Master of Lingyan Pavilion凌烟阁主Urban1.2M WordsCompleted They say that once you're caught up in the underworld, you have no say in your own fate. In his previous life, one wrong step left him behind bars, where he died a miserable death. In this life, armed with foresight, he will rise straight to the heavens and reach the very peak! 338Reads8.8Score103Shelves
21. 471 2 The 27-Year-Old Beauty Boss Won’t Leave Me Alone 27岁美女老板赖上我 Brilliant as the Sun金辉万丈Urban266k WordsCompleted Wherever there are people, there are rivalries. On my first day at work, I ran into my beautiful 27-year-old boss, Tang Ruoran. We had only just met when she accused me of being the father of her daughter. Heaven knows, it was my first time meeting her! I asked for a paternity test, but the results showed that I really was her daughter's biological father. Watch as I turn the tables, uncover layer upon layer of mystery, and finally discover just how greedy human nature can be... 2.2kReads8.5Score105Shelves
22. 472 省 The Provincial Party Compound: Starting Out as a Personal Secretary 省委大院：从成为贴身秘书开始 Mad Scholar of Meishan眉山狂士Urban2.3M WordsCompleted [Rise to the Top of the Power Structure + Officialdom Drama + No System] Liu Lang is a passionate young man just starting out in government. A car accident sends him plunging into the abyss. Waking up in the hospital, full of confusion and anger, he resolves to uncover the mastermind behind it. Liu Lang bides his time, starting out as a personal secretary. He quietly builds up his strength while navigating the whirlpool of political scheming. With his intelligence and courage, he overcomes one c 46.8kReads8.7Score4.8kShelves
23. 473 1 1972: The Youthful Years of the Red Flag 1972，红旗招展的青春年代 Little Goblin of the Lanruo Temple兰若寺小妖Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Period] [Book Transmigration] [Reborn] [Sent-down youth] [Great Northern Wilderness] [Scheming male lead] [One heroine] [Pure romance] [Smart characters] [Decisive and ruthless] [Black market] [Political career] [Countryside] [Special historical era] In the spring of 1972, as Chu Miaohong rode a train to the Great Northern Wilderness to join a rural work team, she casually tossed an old envelope into the wind. Meanwhile, in 2024, Zhang Hongcheng happened to come into possession of an old, worn- 78.8kReads9.3Score7.8kShelves

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    They're all pretty.

24. 474 权 The Women in the Shadow of Power 权力阴影下的她们 Mist at the Heart's Tip迷雾心尖Urban441k WordsCompleted Ten years in discipline inspection, and enough corruption case files to fill half a lifetime. Among the countless cases I've handled, I've found one hidden rule: behind every fallen corrupt official stands at least one woman, often a whole group of them. To thoroughly investigate a corrupt official, you first have to understand the women behind him. They are mistresses, money mules, and bait used to ensnare officials. They are also where power, money, and sex intersect, living keys to the code o 606Reads6.2Score100Shelves
25. 475 权 A Shadow War for Power: I Rise to the Top 权力暗战：我一飞冲天 Lady of the Danshui丹水伊人Urban1.8M WordsCompleted Wang Mancang, a township civil servant, accidentally saves He Chaomei, director of the county Discipline Inspection Commission's Supervision Office. From then on, his career takes off and fortune smiles on him... 107Reads6.3Score—Shelves
26. 476 寒 The Power Pinnacle of a Humble Official 寒官之权力巅峰 Unruffled in My Spare Time闲时不惊Urban224k WordsOngoing The story of a poor young man with no connections who, through exceptional intelligence, unyielding resolve, and a pragmatic approach, finds opportunities in adversity, stirs up the world from humble beginnings, and ultimately fulfills both his personal ambitions and his ideal of serving the people. 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can give it a try.

27. 477 你 Hello, 1976! 你好，1976！ vRunning Snailvv奔跑的蜗牛vUrban1.5M WordsCompleted The orphan Zheng Weimin transmigrates to 1976. He thinks he’ll finally experience the warmth of a family, but instead he’s abandoned once again. Luckily, he has the memories and knowledge of his previous life. Without them, he really wouldn’t have been able to turn things around. As the saying goes, nobody visits the poor in the busy city, while distant relatives come flocking to the rich in the mountains. It’s true. Zheng Weimin experiences life in all its harshness and, after being reborn, fin 38.3kReads8.9Score2.7kShelves
28. 478 布 A Commoner's Heart for Governance 布衣政心 Smile at the World微笑面对世界Urban4.6M WordsCompleted A sunny, handsome college student from humble roots and a nominal disciple of an old immortal, he possesses a minor supernatural ability that only works now and then, along with a mysterious past. What choices will he make when he enters society, and what will he encounter once he enters officialdom? 3.6kReads9.0Score463Shelves
29. 479 穿 The Woman in High Heels 穿高跟鞋的女人 Mist at the Heart's Tip迷雾心尖Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted Wen Xinzhu, born in the countryside, earns a place in the civil service through her own hard work and becomes a grassroots official in Taohua Town. She thinks that putting on high heels and securing a stable government job will bring her a peaceful life. But the world refuses to stay still. Inside this seemingly glamorous bureaucratic fortress, her beauty becomes her most conspicuous label, and her heaviest burden. Men’s covetous eyes follow her everywhere, while women’s jealousy hides lethal in 96Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 480 官 Officialdom: From Guarding a Reservoir to a Smooth Rise to the Top! 官场：从守水库开始，平步青云！ Nightfall on the High Terrace高台夜色Urban211k WordsOngoing [Traditional slow burn, no System, a battle of wits in the bureaucracy!] With his superior under investigation, his girlfriend betraying him, his enemies setting him up, and the deputy county party secretary opposing him, Huang Linran is demoted from his post as the county chief’s liaison in the county government office and sent to a remote reservoir to serve as its caretaker. Even as everything falls apart from the start, he remains completely calm, because every last bit of it is under his con 2Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 481 官 Official Fortune: Soaring to the Top 官运：扶摇职上 Little Long'er Talks About Life小龙儿说生活Urban709k WordsCompleted When Chen Fu makes a delivery to his wife Luo Yao's shop, he unexpectedly sees something he shouldn't have. After a huge fight with his wife, he decides, for the sake of their marriage, to rethink his career. As he makes his way through the workplace, he gradually discovers a side of his wife he never knew existed... 208Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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    This book is about the workplace and isn't exactly a wish-fulfillment novel; I don't know if it'll suit your taste.

32. 482 传 The Great Preacher Zhang Daolin 传道达人张道林 Little A Jun PICC小啊军PICCEastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted The xianxia fantasy novel The Dao Preacher Zhang Daolin traces Zhang Daolin's difficult life, his many varied experiences, and a love story of passionate devotion. It also shows the efforts he makes as a successor to the Three Thousand Daoist Sects: slaying demons, upholding justice in the human world, and showing compassion for the suffering of ordinary people. Through it all, he gains immense faith from humanity. From an ordinary newborn who begins cultivating immortality, he rises to become t 62Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Welcome fellow Daoists to read this book. 9.3 Points.

33. 483 官 The Hidden Rules of Politics 官场暗格 Mist at the Heart's Tip迷雾心尖Urban396k WordsCompleted In July, Yun City sweltered under the heat. The resume of fresh graduate Lin Hao, much like the man himself, was trampled beneath the crowds at the job fair. Graduation led straight to unemployment, and reality weighed heavily on him, until one phone call opened a door: an internship at a subsidiary of the City Investment Group. A monthly salary of 1,750 yuan, with no guarantees and no promises. It was the only straw within reach in his desperate circumstances, and a dusty entrance to an entirel 378Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 484 重 Reborn into My Golden Age 重生我的黄金时代 vRunning Snailvv奔跑的蜗牛vUrban3.2M WordsCompleted An ordinary engineer suddenly finds himself back after the college entrance exams, following a short nap during an overtime shift. Having failed to get into the university he wanted in his previous life, this time he doesn't dare get carried away. He diligently reaches for the best he can manage, embarking on his second life in a whole new way and encountering wave after wave of challenges... 123Reads7.4Score—Shelves
35. 485 穿 Transmigrating to the 1940s: The Landlord's Son and the Bandit's Daughter 穿越四零：地主儿子与土匪闺女 Happy Salted Fish开心的咸鱼Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Completed] [1940s] [Husband and wife both transmigrate] [Husband becomes a woman] [Wife becomes a man] At the edge of a cliff: “Wife, let go!” Chen Yiqiao is sprawled over the edge of the cliff, one arm wrapped around a large rock at the top while one hand clutches Chen Bing's hand tightly, refusing to let go. “No! If we live, we live together. If we die, we die together!” Feeling Chen Yiqiao's body slowly slipping lower, Chen Bing panics. “Wife! Let go! I want you to live!” “Shut up! I said, i 22kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves
36. 486 官 A Meteoric Rise in Officialdom: I Use Medicine to Reach the Pinnacle of Power 官途狂飙：我靠医术问鼎权利巅峰 Old Zhu老朱Urban2.4M WordsCompleted [No transmigration, no rebirth, no System, political scheming, ruthless, single-mindedly focused on treating the sick and saving lives, and even more determined to help ordinary people live better lives] Three years ago, Li Qiushui, born into poverty, graduated with a degree in traditional Chinese medicine from Capital Medical University! To care for and treat his seriously ill father, Li Qiushui resolutely gave up the opportunity to work at a major hospital. He returned to Taohuawu Village to b 9.7kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves

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    "A Rise to Power Through Medical Skills: My Ascent to the Pinnacle of Authority" showed me a different world of officialdom! 🌍 Li Qiushui, a medical student from a poor background, climbs the ladder of power step by step in the complex political arena, keeping me both tense and excited. 😅 Every character is vivid and three-dimensional, especially the protagonist Li Qiushui; every choice he makes is heart-wrenching. 😣 The author's portrayal of human nature is incredibly insightful, prompting reflection while reading. 🤔 This book is not only an adventure for the soul but also an enlightenment of wisdom. 💡 If you're looking for a thought-provoking novel, this is the one for you! 📖✨

37. 487 一 I Accidentally Committed a Crime 一不小心犯了罪 Mist at the Heart's Tip迷雾心尖Rural Life243k WordsCompleted In the February chill of Wushi Village, five-year-old Ding Ding lay collapsed in a vegetable patch, her tiny, cold body wrapped in a bright yellow cloak. A rusty nail embedded in her foot, a fatal bruise from a skull fracture at her temple: Detective Jiang Yuan knew at a glance this was no accident, nor a simple act of murder! As the investigation deepened, the case grew shrouded in mystery. Beneath the village entrance’s parasol tree, three black stones had been arranged in a sinister “Three Yi 34Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 488 官 A Lucky Man Destined for a Smooth Rise to the Top 官缘之平步青云直上的幸运儿 Little Lailai, Big Lanelan小赖赖大懒懒Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Yang Wei was an obscure civil servant until an unexpected emergency arose. Without a moment's hesitation, he risked his life to rescue the people from danger. His bravery earned him the high regard and trust of his superiors, who sent him to serve in Dahe Town. There, he made full use of the area's unique resources, leading the villagers down the road to prosperity. By chance, Yang Wei uncovered a secret hidden by someone close to him. To reveal the truth behind this mystery, he had to put himse 194Reads9.2Score117Shelves

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    Highly recommended! A fantastic and well-received novel about officialdom, absolutely perfect and enjoyable.

39. 489 省 The Provincial Government Compound (Complete in Two Volumes) 省府大院（全两册） Nàchuān纳川Urban511k WordsCompleted The wild ride of a provincial governor’s secretary, and the ups and downs of a brilliant, rebellious prodigy. Power and money, marriage and betrayal, beautiful women and temptation, the exuberance and degradation of human nature, the hardship and cruelty of life, the self-interest and indifference of human relationships. 122Reads9.3Score—Shelves
40. 490 意 After Accidentally Saving a Leader's Secretary, I Race to the Top 意外救下领导秘书后，我一路狂飙 Little Lailai, Big Lanelan小赖赖大懒懒Urban259k WordsCompleted Ye Dongcheng, an ordinary young man who entered government service after graduating from Southeast University, had been quietly working in officialdom while holding on to his ambitions. But the gears of fate suddenly shifted because of a good deed his father did. One day, his father accidentally rescued a mysterious middle-aged man and received an inconspicuous USB drive in return. Who could have imagined that this drive would be like a key opening Pandora's box, drawing the Ye family into a sho 131Reads7.7Score—Shelves
41. 491 想 Want to Climb the Ladder? Start by Taking a Knife to Your Boss! 想要爬的高，先给领导来一刀！ Fire Angel火焰天使Urban303k WordsCompleted Ye Feng was reborn and returned to the time when he had just entered the detention center. In his previous life, he chose the wrong side and followed the wrong people, eventually taking the fall and ending up in prison. Now that he had been reborn, he wouldn't let any of that happen again. Watch as Ye Feng starts out in the detention center, stirs up the winds of change, and steadily rises through the ranks… 1.1kReads7.2Score103Shelves

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    New book, new experience, new approach.

42. 492 我 My Survival Game in the Civil Service 我的体制内生存游戏 Guardian Deity Who Loves the Tin Whistle喜欢哨笛的护法神Urban986k WordsOngoing Zhou Zhengyi is a struggling student from a third-rate college, with a girlfriend who looks down on him and no prospects for the future. Hoping to pass the civil service exam and land a secure government job, he signs a loan-shark-like contract and enters the legendary “Guaranteed Pass” boot camp. Here, everything has its price, and the rules are dark. From the moment he is forced to swallow his first answer against his conscience, power begins to quietly reshape him. Money, women, opportunities 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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43. 493 审 No Authority to Audit? One Official Letter and I Make the Whole Province Weep! 审计没权？我一纸公函查哭全省！ Xiao Gangzi小冈子Urban662k WordsCompleted Zhou Tiejun pushed himself up from the sofa, his right hand instinctively reaching for his chest. There was no wound, no pain. His palm touched a dark blue jacket, its fabric coarse and its zipper cold. He lowered his head and looked at his hand. It wasn't his. His hands should have been young, with prominent knuckles and carbon-ink stains perpetually caught under the fingernails. But the hands before him had loose, slightly swollen skin, age spots creeping across the backs, and a faint pale gro 125Reads7.0Score149Shelves

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    Modern officialdom novels

44. 494 官 A Political Powerhouse’s Rise Begins with the Civil Service Exam and the Police Force 官场枭雄从公考警察开始 Carefree Jianghu潇洒江湖Urban1.7M WordsOngoing In the officialdom, there are the loyal and the corrupt; among people, there is good and evil. The official world is a game of power, and the road to advancement is treacherous. You must draw on others' strength and ride the tide upward. Build your boat with achievements, gather the people's support into a river, use strategy as your wind and connections as your sail. From angry youth to seasoned adult, from humble beginnings to the peak. With promotions, wealth, and beautiful women come temptat 20Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    ① The male protagonist transmigrates at the start and becomes the district head. ② The male protagonist goes home to take the civil service exam. On the way, he saves a female boss and incurs the wrath of a villainous young master. The villainous young master is later caught by the male protagonist during the civil service exam, but the female boss intervenes. ③ The male protagonist's father is Qi Tongwei, the provincial party secretary. The male protagonist starts as the top-ranked selected graduate and goes to work as a police officer at the grassroots level, which alarms the propaganda department.

45. 495 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… 6.5kReads7.8Score582Shelves

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    A highly recommended novel about officialdom, with a captivating plot! Definitely worth reading!

46. 496 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 8.8kReads8.5Score771Shelves
47. 497 铁 Iron Fist 铁腕 Understanding Spring and Autumn春悟秋懂Urban5.6M WordsOngoing No one is reborn, and no one transmigrates. This is a realistic novel about life in government circles. A country boy without connections loses his chance at promotion and his girlfriend. He even stands to lose his life as others try to take everything from him... By a twist of fate, he wins the favor of various powerful factions one after another and becomes a rising star in government, writing a sweeping, legendary tale of a political career... 103.7kReads9.2Score8kShelves
48. 498 职 Little Tricks for the Workplace 职场小聪明 Zhai Xiaoying翟晓鹰Urban2.2M WordsCompleted This is just a story about starting a job and working your way up to department manager by the age of thirty, haha. Blame-shifting, workplace bullying, and factional infighting are everywhere in the office. Ordinary people keep their heads down and work hard, yet repeatedly end up as scapegoats. Treating others sincerely only gets them mistaken for easy targets who can be pushed around. The protagonist has no powerful connections, and has no interest in playing dirty. Caught in a complicated o 76Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My goodness, fast-paced workplace novels, full of slapstick and revenge.

49. 499 风 The Wind Sweeps Through Xizhou City 风过西周城 In the Sanxiyuan Garden三溪園里Urban260k WordsCompleted The long-running anti-corruption novel The Wind Sweeps Through Xizhou City has thirty-one chapters and a total of 260,000 words. It tells the story of the offices in Xizhou County, a county town on the western plains. Career and romance, social relationships and the ways of the world, survival and workplace advancement: a series of collisions between people and events, feelings and rules, conscience and human nature paints a vivid, tangled portrait of ordinary people at the grassroots level. It 272Reads6.7Score101Shelves

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    Reading novels is a learning process that expands one's knowledge. After reading novels about officialdom, one learns the skills and techniques of navigating the bureaucracy. "The Wind Passes Through Western Zhou City" is such a novel. Ranked third on the 2023 list of best officialdom novels, "The Wind Passes Through Western Zhou City" is excellent! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

50. 500 乡 Take It Easy, Village Miracle Doctor 乡村神医悠着点 Listening to Snow in a High Tower高楼听雪Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Lin Xiaoqiang was beaten so badly in the city that he lost his wits. When he returned to the village, Sister-in-law Shuihua took care of him. Then the village bully, Liang Shan, beat him up. That beating snapped him back to his senses, and he even gained a special ability. From then on, his life took off. 3.1kReads7.3Score264Shelves

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