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I Was Promoted Over My Head from the Bottom, and They Said I Was Cheating 从基层越级被说开挂
I would give my life for my country, never avoiding danger for the sake of my own fortune or misfortune!
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- 352 The Pinnacle of Power: Starting by Refusing to Marry into Her Family 权力巅峰：从拒绝入赘开始 In officialdom, every step must be carefully planned. It's a contest of both skill and ability. His girlfriend cheated on him and now expects him to raise another man's child? Faced with his future mother-in-law's family pressuring him to marry into theirs, Chen Kang, given a second chance at life, answers without hesitation: “I'll be damned if I marry into your family!” The moment he firmly refused to marry into the Yang family, the course of his fate began to change dramatically. He's determin —Reads—Score—Shelves
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Back to the 1990s: A Political Science Graduate's Son-in-Law 重回90，从政法女婿开始
No womanizing, no System, one female lead, a serious officialdom novel, a crime thriller set in a past era, and a fiercely protective wife. A slow-burn story, written simply to make you smile. During the urban transformation of the 1990s, crimes were rampant and restoring order was an urgent priority. Li Feng, once an experienced grassroots criminal investigator in the twenty-first century, was reborn by accident in 1996 as a young captain with a master's degree in criminal investigation. He w
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Temptation in the Political Arena 官场诱惑
From the grassroots to the top, from integrity to losing one's way: the ultimate struggle over desire, conscience, and career advancement. This is a realistic, documentary-style literary work.
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- 355 A Prodigy's Path to Power 天骄仕途 The world of officialdom is full of unseen clashes and schemes, ruthless enough to kill without spilling a drop of blood! It may look like flowers embroidered on brocade, but beneath the surface, it’s a pot boiling over a raging fire! Lu Mingyuan, a small-town exam grinder, rose from humble beginnings, enjoyed a meteoric career, took command of power, and improved people’s lives, composing a magnificent chapter for a new era! 9Reads8.2Score—Shelves
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Officialdom: Swimming Against the Tide 官场：逆流而上
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.
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A Trap Within a Trap in the Halls of Power 官场局中局
[Political intrigue + power struggles + influential figures + suspense + workplace drama + deduction] Cao Zili, head of the Phoenix Mountain project, falls to his death. Rumors claim a suicide note was found at the scene, but its intended recipient is a mystery, and the case is full of unanswered questions... Was it suicide or murder? And what was the motive? The body cannot be found, making the case difficult to solve... The provincial task force arrives, sending the political scene in Huzhou i
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Wang Pu, a Young Man Past His Prime 大龄青年王普
[Multiple heroines, romance, countryside, entrepreneurship, lesbian romance, and an older bachelor] Wang Pu returns to his village, where the neighborhood gossips surround him and laugh mockingly. Wang Pu develops the pond south of the village into an eco-farm. As the village committee brings in young officials and the local economy grows, Wang Pu makes a comeback and is elected, leading his fellow villagers down the road to prosperity. His love life, career, and political prospects all flourish
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The Road Through Officialdom Begins with Being Reborn 官场征途，从重生开始
For love, Chu Haoran chose to become a live-in son-in-law, only to end up behind bars. The day before his release, he was attacked. Given a second chance at life, Chu Haoran chooses to enter politics...
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- 360 Soul Transmigration into the Azure Epic 魂穿苍蓝史诗 [Fantasy + transmigration + the rise of a great nation] Imperialist powers like the West Sea Empire run rampant across the Azure Continent, while right-wingers clamor for nuclear weapons. Li Ming, a special forces captain from Huajing, is carrying out a secret mission on a remote island deep in the Pacific when he accidentally transmigrates to the Azure Continent. In Huajing, Shen Yanbing founds the Self-Strengthening Ironworks to save the nation through industry. The country endures pressure fr —Reads—Score—Shelves
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Racing Up the Road to Power, Starting as a Village Cadre 权路狂飙，从驻村干部开始
At the seventh bend on the road through Qinghe Town, in the pouring rain, Lin Shen grips the steering wheel as mud churns beneath him. A single Investigation Report sets this small-town official's fate spinning in reverse. From the poverty-relief ledgers of Shuanglingou to the hidden flow of rare earths through modern agricultural greenhouses, from black-gold fragments at the mining site to secret transaction books in a locked room at the county committee compound, Lin Shen must fight his way th
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A Look Back at Life in the Political Arena 官场之回溯人生
[Officialdom] + [Face-Slapping] + [Feel-Good Story] + [Smart Protagonist] + [Multiple Heroines] After an unexpected accident, Li Huan comprehended the “Lie” character from the Nine-Character Mantra, gaining control over space and time. It all begins with mastering the character “Lie.”
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- 363 Struck by Lightning, I Became a Merchant Between Two Worlds 雷劈后我成了两界倒爷 Dual Transmigration + Urban + Fantasy + Multiple Heroines + Satisfying Power Fantasy + Lighthearted and Fun + No Angst for the Lead + Thrillingly Satisfying. After getting struck by lightning, the protagonist obtains a portal and travels between two worlds to make a fortune as a middleman, quickly building a thriving business. 1.1kReads6.9Score101Shelves
- 364 From Employee to Political Powerbroker 从职员到官场枭雄 The career path is a bottomless abyss. Only by being cautious every step of the way can you reach the summit and serve the people. Shao Hongwei started out as a junior clerk. It was his deep sense of awe and responsibility that made him a regional official. 437Reads7.4Score105Shelves
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My Connections Reach the Heavens. What's Wrong with Advancing Just a Little Faster? 我人脉通天，进步快亿点怎么了？
A king of soldiers retires from the military and enters government like a raging dragon. Every three years he takes a small step forward; every five years, a giant leap. His meteoric rise stirs up the political world! His enemies cry out in alarm: “This man is a monster! Who let him into government?!” With his commitment to serving the people and his brilliant strategic skills, Gu Yunfeng builds connections that reach the highest levels, then steadily climbs to ever-greater heights!
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Hou Weidong's Notes on Being an Official 候卫东做官笔记
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.
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Back to 2010: Starting as a Township Clerk 重回一零，从乡镇科员开始
This book is grounded in reality and rooted in everyday life. The world of officialdom is no ivory tower; it is where the bustle of ordinary life is most intense. The story begins at the grassroots and draws on real life, with the daily grind of food and bills alongside the twists and turns of power struggles, and the struggles and steadfastness of ordinary people set against the upheavals and transformations of a changing age. The world today is undergoing changes unseen in a century. Official
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The King of Soldiers Enters Politics and Breaks the Deadlock with Force 兵王转业之官场以力破局
This novel has been adapted into an audiobook. Once he enters the political arena, he thrives. With brothers at his side, resources brought together, and strength to break through any impasse! Lin Zhenyu, a Dragon Fang special forces soldier codenamed Ghost King, is reborn. To save his critically ill grandfather, he has no choice but to leave the military and enter politics! A man of unwavering integrity, Lin Zhenyu vows to work for the welfare of
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- 369 Take It Easy, Village Miracle Doctor 乡村神医悠着点 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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Officialdom: A Path to Success 官场之与行青云
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
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- 371 Village Little Miracle Doctor: Specializing in Treating All Kinds of Defiance 乡村小神医。专治各种不服 Lin Dahai, a country doctor with exceptional medical skills, specializes in treating all kinds of difficult and unusual illnesses. He also cures the village chief’s wife, making a name for himself in the village and becoming utterly unstoppable. Thus begins his road to a comeback. 30Reads—Score—Shelves
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Gangcheng Storm 冮城风暴
[Officialdom + Power Plays + Big Shots + Suspense + Business + Deduction] A woman jumps to her death, and the clues point to the senior management of Jiangzhou Group. Canada’s Shen Group moves in, along with America’s Grid and Japan’s Cai Si… Who is the player, and who is the pawn? Power struggles in high places draw government officials into the fray… Powerful officials make their moves, foreign forces intervene, and a contest unfolds over the nation’s major Jiangzhou No. 1 Project… The male an
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A Smooth Road to Office: Starting as a Selected Graduate in the Provincial Party Committee 官道坦途：从省委选调生开始
[This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real events may be used as a reference.] Reborn in 2011, Lin Zhi becomes a provincial government selection-program official. His very first posting is at a provincial department, where he vigorously promotes the province’s industrial transformation and works to improve the lives of its people. Riding the wave of the emerging mobile internet, he deftly seizes the opportunity and founds a world-famous tech company. With a keen eye for opportuni
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- 374 Lying Low on a Lonely Island 潜伏孤岛 Shanghai in 1941 is a battlefield without gunfire. Lin Mo, the youngest chief of the secretariat in the Wang Jingwei regime, conceals a Browning pistol beneath his immaculate suit and deadly sharpness behind his gold-rimmed glasses. When he finds a classified message encrypted with the “Plum Blossom Cipher” in a safe, cold sweat soaks through his shirt. There is a traitor within the organization, and this person knows that he is the Chinese Communist Party’s ace agent, code-named “Winter Plum.” 493Reads—Score104Shelves
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Political Rivalries: A Grassroots Rise to Power 官场争锋之草根逆袭
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?
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- 376 I'm a Vendor Inspector. So What If I Investigate You? 我，监查商贩，就查你怎么了！ [System] [Power fantasy] [No female lead] [Taking down evildoers] [Fighting injustice] [Livestream] Killed by stinky tofu from the start, he activates a System and unexpectedly transmigrates, becoming the head of the city management squad. It should have been a perfect start, but the System doesn't want its Host to slack off, so it cuts his lifespan down to one year. He awakens the Nationwide Inspection System. Every time he completes an inspection task, he receives rewards and extra lifespan. F 872Reads8.9Score120Shelves
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The Legend of a Grassroots Official’s Rise to the Top 重生之基层登顶传奇
After being reborn, Li Haotian gradually grows from student life into the workplace. His journey unfolds through political struggles, power plays, and moral tests. The story has depth, and its tension builds steadily, laying the groundwork for what follows. The intertwining of romance and power makes the characters’ inner lives richer, showing how the protagonist pursues his ambitions without ever forgetting his original ideals.
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- 378 A Political Career: A Far-Reaching Vision for the Nation 仕途：江山志远 Yang Zhiyuan returns from Beijing to his hometown and starts out in poverty alleviation. Step by step, he rises from the grassroots ranks, earning the appreciation of his superiors and a boundless future. But the times are harsh, and every step is a struggle. Someone has to shoulder the burden and press onward. If it benefits the country, I will give my life for it: how could I avoid it for the sake of my own fortune or misfortune? See how Yang Zhiyuan carves out a whole new world. 6Reads6.9Score—Shelves
- 379 Rising Through the Ranks 火线提拔 Qiao Yan witnessed someone jump to their death and was urgently promoted to investigate the real culprit behind it. But the case led him to a vast network of vested interests and a fierce battle. Relying on his own strength, he brought down the powerful forces and rose steadily through the ranks... 56.9kReads9.3Score6.2kShelves
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Reborn on the Political Circuit: My Brother Comes from a Powerful Third-Generation Family 官道重生：我的兄弟是三代
Peng Mingchuan was framed, forced out of office, and left utterly disgraced. Then he was reborn in the year he graduated from college. With a second chance at everything, his first move was to save his well-connected best friend. The road to success in government is treacherous, but this time he has powerful backing and the experience and memories of his previous life. He must climb with all his might. If there's a problem, let's talk it out. You won't listen to reason? Well, that's just wonderf
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The Extraordinary Path to Power 非常权途
From lowly secretary to Party secretary, transferred and reassigned, promoted on the surface but demoted in practice, he rises and falls along the way, navigating treacherous political waters and seizing every opportunity to soar ever higher...
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Officialdom: My Female Boss and the Ultimate Deputy 官场：女上司和最强副手
[Grassroots government + rural life + ethnic customs + special forces + spirited young woman of the era + martial arts secrets + minor political parties] To put an end to his long-distance relationship, Nan Ximen Xiao quit his job in the magic city and returned to his girlfriend’s hometown to take the civil service exam. But because of her unusual circumstances, he was assigned to Manglu Township, the toughest place in the entire county. He had assumed it would be hard to make a difference there
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- 383 The Road to Officialdom: Rising to the Top 官途之平步青云 Wielding the power of the world while awake is like treading on thin ice; lying in a beauty's arms while drunk is like standing at the edge of an abyss. After Qi Bao unexpectedly gained a special ability, he soon found himself in a difficult situation. Once he cleverly resolved it, he started out in a small town, taking things one step at a time until he eventually reached the pinnacle of life. He firmly believed that only by remembering to relinquish power while holding authority, leaving yours 65Reads7.1Score—Shelves
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Reborn: I Chose the Water Conservancy Bureau 重生之我选了水利局
[Everyday life + rich in detail] [Grounded and realistic] [The mindset of an ordinary person] In the world of officialdom, You can’t rely on your superiors; they’ll leave you holding the bag. You can’t trust your peers; they’re waiting to set you up. You can’t feel at ease with your subordinates; they’re waiting to slack off and shirk their duties. See how an ordinary person, reborn, learns to navigate officialdom, adapt to the changing times, stay true to himself instead of going with the flow,
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- 385 The Pinnacle of Power and Ambition in Officialdom 官场之权欲巅峰 Officialdom is a world of its own. The difference is that one is among the common folk and the other in the halls of power; one is a clash of blades, the other a contest of political schemes and rhetoric. Qin Chuan is a pawn making his way through the ranks. He isn’t obsessed with power, but he must seize every opportunity to rise, whatever the cost, because he carries a heavy duty on his shoulders. 16.7kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves
- 386 The Road to Power 权力官途 284Reads7.3Score—Shelves
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A Lucky Man Destined for a Smooth Rise to the Top 官缘之平步青云直上的幸运儿
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
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- 388 The Pinnacle of Power: A Hidden Background 权力巅峰之隐形背景 Gao Zhiyuan is an ordinary young man who has just graduated from school and, for no apparent reason, is assigned to work in a remote backwater town. Little does he know that he possesses an incredible hidden background, one even he is unaware of! One seemingly fortuitous opportunity after another comes his way. With life on easy mode, he rises from a minor town clerk, climbing the ranks step by step until he reaches the very pinnacle of power! 353Reads7.2Score118Shelves
- 389 A Sophisticated Rogue in Officialdom 官场雅痞 What kind of people does the present age need? People who hold to their principles even when faced with temptation. People who face the surging tide of the times, raise the red flag, and press on through adversity. Li Huaijie is one such idealist. “To go far by proceeding steadily” requires the steadiness of “treating challenges with caution and succeeding through careful planning,” and the vision of “aspiring to great heights.” He has risen from the very bottom, using his actions to embody the 51.3kReads8.9Score3.7kShelves
- 390 Reaching the Top in Officialdom 问鼎官场 Wang Zidong always thought he was an upright man of principle, but in the end, he realized that justice takes power to uphold. Reborn into a new life, Wang Zidong decides to live differently, fulfill his ambitions, and build a world for idealists. Watch Wang Zidong rise step by step from a low-ranking deputy section chief to the very top. 196Reads7.7Score—Shelves
- 391 The Rise and Fall of Officialdom: Starting with the Crackdown on Organized Crime 宦海浮沉：从扫除黑恶开始 Everyday urban life + Career in government + Poverty alleviation + Anti-gang operations + Anti-corruption Night falls in Bingcheng, and the city lights flicker to life. Three poverty-alleviation secretaries have died in the line of duty in quick succession, pushing the meeting's atmosphere to a breaking point. All the burden now rests on Yan Qing, a demobilized military officer. As the newly appointed secretary stationed in the village, can he uncover the truth? Or, more precisely, will he live 7.1kReads8.8Score699Shelves
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Cast Aside in Desperation: Returning in Glory 绝境弃子：归来荣耀
For ten years he kept his head down, enduring every sneer. The world saw him as a discarded nobody from the bottom rung, lowly as mud and fair game for anyone to bully. But Jiang Mu is the last heir of Jiang City’s most powerful hidden clan, and a dragon-patterned jade pendant conceals an immense force. A hidden dragon in the deep will one day reclaim its place. When he gives the word, armies will gather. Those who oppress me will see their graves overturned; those who have shown me kindness wil
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Rising to Great Heights 平步青云
Awake, he holds the power of the world; one careless move can ruin the whole game. Drunk, he reclines on a beauty's lap, keeping his mind steady as he makes his moves one by one. Ling Zhiyuan is oppressed by his superior and mocked by a woman he loves, leaving his life at rock bottom. When God closes one door, he is bound to leave another open. Faced with an opportunity that will vanish in a moment, he acts decisively...
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A New Path in Politics for a Poor Boy 官场之寒门新途
Wang Xingyu was born on a state-owned farm in Northeast China. Though his family was ordinary, he excelled in school from a young age. At eighteen, he earned a place at a prestigious 985 university through his own hard work, where he studied public administration. Over the next four years, Wang Xingyu applied himself not only to his studies but also to student clubs, including the student union’s external relations department. Arranging sponsorships and taking on other practical tasks helped him
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- 395 The Righteous Path to Power 官途正道 This is a silent battle between good and evil, and a silent struggle between the polished public image of a county Party secretary and the darkness behind it. This is a journey through life that lays bare human nature, and a compelling story of a career in politics... This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental! 84Reads6.9Score101Shelves
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The Pinnacle of Political Power 官途巅峰
Three years ago, he was a low-ranking county government clerk, but he got caught up in a corruption case and saw his future destroyed. Now he’s determined to take control of his own fate and stir up storms across the land!
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The Political Storm in Central Eastwind 官道之中东风云
The second installment of The Official’s Path, Middle East Turmoil, is officially underway. A fictional kingdom in the Middle East, set against a realistic geopolitical backdrop. Political intrigue, military conflict, and romance advance on three fronts. Chen Feng, a grassroots official from Huaxia, transforms into a Middle Eastern prince. With an iron fist, he stirs up turmoil among the nations; with political acumen, he reshapes the kingdom’s fate. A new era of chaos in the Middle East and a
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- 398 From Secretary to the Top Leader, Rising to Great Heights 平步青云从一把手秘书开始 With both his career and marriage at the lowest point of his life, the minor official Lin Yanzhou stumbles into a new post by chance. From then on, he enters a fast track to the top, changes his fate, and makes his way through the workplace with careful moves and growing success, embarking on a bloody path to promotion... 865Reads—Score—Shelves
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Love Amid the Corridors of Power 宦海情途
After offending his superiors, Zhou Zhiyuan was transferred from the county Party committee office to a remote township. Amid the undercurrents of grassroots politics, he remains humble yet steadfast, puts down roots in the countryside, and plans for development. Through one power struggle after another, he holds true to himself and uses his courage and wisdom to break through and grow. Starting from a small township, he rides the waves and steadily opens a path to success in his political caree
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A Book by Tiandi Xiongdi 天帝兄弟的一本书
Zhao Dagang is a top graduate of a prestigious university, but discovers that his wife is cheating on him and is framed by a coworker. Heartbroken and desperate, he chooses to give in to his female boss, setting himself on the path to a stunning comeback!
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