Stories About a Second-Generation Official With the Smarts to Climb the Political Ladder 主角是官二代，走仕途的要有脑子的

1. 151 官 Power Rules the World 官行天下 Dao Sister道妹妹Urban3.2M WordsCompleted Can even a Crown Prince get dumped? Yang Yunfeng was an ambitious, idealistic young man with a powerful family background. He left home for love. Three years later, after being dumped, he could finally return to who he used to be. Watch him dominate the world of officialdom! 23.7kReads8.7Score2.4kShelves
2. 152 重 Reborn: From Powerful Warlord to the Pinnacle of Power 重生：从枭雄到权势巅峰 Gaze and Observe the Breath凝目观息Urban1.6M WordsOngoing In 2001, just as police academy graduate Su Xin was starting his career in law enforcement, his ex-girlfriend nearly framed him and dragged him into a murder case. At the critical moment, he turned the tables, cleared his name, and even saved a granddaughter from the brink of death. No one could have imagined that this low-ranking officer's fate would be completely transformed from that moment on. From solving shocking major cases to crushing criminal networks and their protectors, rooting out 100.1kReads8.6Score10.3kShelves

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   After being reborn, Su Xin discovers he is actually a third-generation member of a prominent Beijing elite who has fallen into obscurity. From then on, he is invincible, rising rapidly through the ranks to the pinnacle of power. Su Xin is reborn in 2002, about to graduate from police academy. In his previous life, he was imprisoned for several years after helping his girlfriend in a fight, becoming embroiled in a tragic incident. After his release, he had to start from the bottom, and even as a business tycoon, he was merely a plaything in the hands of powerful figures. Shortly before his sentencing, the deputy head of a special task force from Beijing tells him that he looks very much like a former leader and advises him to be patient. However, at that moment, he is rushed to court and involved in a car accident en route. In this life, Su Xin vows to start over, redeem himself, make those who hurt him pay the price, forge a completely different path in life, and make the world a better place because of him. Along the way, he solves numerous bizarre cases, develops the economy, and rises rapidly through the ranks. In the process, his powerful background is revealed... He finally understands why he has had so many benefactors helping him.

3. 153 重 Reborn as Qi Tongwei: From the Start, I Topple Handong 重生祁同伟，开局掀翻汉东 Jiu Guang Fills the Land久光满江山Male-Channel Fanfiction277k WordsCompleted A gunshot at Guying Ridge heralded the start of Qi Tongwei's shocking return from the dead. This time, he casts aside his inferiority and opportunism for good. He will no longer serve as a lackey to the Zhao family, nor will he grovel before the Liang family's power. A top player who understands the currents shaping a great nation over the next thirty years and commands the rules of macroeconomics and politics, Qi Tongwei takes the central government by storm. He turns financial audits and legal 3.6kReads—Score109Shelves

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   Great! It's rare to find something readable; this one is really good.

4. 154 十 The Second Novel by a Ten-Year Civil Servant 十年科员的第2本书 Ten-Year Civil Servant十年科员Urban262k WordsCompleted A new story is out! You can read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 280Reads6.4Score—Shelves
5. 155 云 Yun Zhong Bai He's Second Book 云衷白鹤的第2本书 White Crane in the Clouds云衷白鹤Urban1.3M WordsOngoing [Highly Anticipated] [Officialdom Power Fantasy] [No NTR, No Major Angst] Song Yu comes from humble beginnings, knows where to draw the line, and understands people inside and out. Step by step, he stays true to himself and reads the situation, navigating between all sides. With talent and perseverance, he steadily advances along his career in government. See how the protagonist wins his superiors' favor, is repeatedly entrusted with major responsibilities, and gradually opens the door to an eve 57.4kReads8.5Score3.1kShelves

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   It's like binge-watching a TV series; whenever you have free time, you're thinking about how the plot will unfold next. Who understands that?

6. 156 汉 The Turmoil in Handong: Heir to a Military Family 汉东风云：将门之后 DhdudjbdMale-Channel Fanfiction200k WordsCompleted The political scene in Handong is rife with undercurrents. The Zhong family stirs up a storm as they seek a position for their son-in-law. Li Zhan, a special operations unit member recommended by his grandfather, Li Yunlong, secretly enters the fray as head of an inspection team. 241Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Name: Fanfiction

7. 157 祁 Qi Tongwei: I'll Defy Heaven and Rewrite My Fate 祁同伟：胜天半子，我要逆天改命 Qing Miao青杪Male-Channel Fanfiction784k WordsCompleted Reborn during graduation season, what path will Qi Tongwei take? How will he respond to Liang Lu’s attempts to suppress him? This time, Qi Tongwei chooses to enlist in the military and keep a low profile for a while. He earns merit and rises through the ranks before transferring to a civilian post. Watch as Qi Tongwei rides the tides of his era, using his foresight to plan each step and completely change his fate! (Note: This book features several dramas set in different eras, so some specifi 185Reads9.0Score—Shelves
8. 158 权 Pinnacle of Power: Reborn with Cheats, I Outwit Heaven 权力之巅：重生开挂的我胜天半子 Three Days, Nine Awakenings三天九觉Urban780k WordsOngoing He took a perfect start and turned it into a complete disaster. He worked himself to the bone all his life, yet accomplished nothing. Reborn in 1999, Wang Linhai returns to the most important turning point in his life. This time, he has to seize every chance to get ahead, keep pace with the times, fulfill the dream he never achieved in his previous life, and do something worthwhile for ordinary people! 579Reads7.6Score—Shelves
9. 159 官 Thunderous Crackdown on Black Crime in the Political Arena 官场之雷霆扫黑 Wen Tianyu问天羽Urban782k WordsOngoing The chessboard of power, every move calculated, every step taken on thin ice. No matter how cautious you are, you can never guard against everything. Li Yan, a community officer at a local police station, starts from the very bottom. He refuses to buckle under pressure and fears no powerful figures. With thunderous force, he uproots every criminal gang and underworld faction. Step by step, he rises to the pinnacle of power! 86.9kReads8.2Score6.5kShelves

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   He truly started from the very bottom, working his way up through countless obstacles. With the support of his wonderful father-in-law, he reached the pinnacle.

10. 160 重 Reborn in 1978, I Take the College Entrance Exam with My Father 重生1978，我与父亲一起高考 The Great River Flows to the Sea大江入海流Urban1.8M WordsOngoing [Period Setting, Entertainment, Rebirth, Martial Arts, Literary Great] This book, Reigniting 1978, is also known as Reborn: A Rainbow Road and Reborn in 1978: Literary and Martial Success! What makes someone a literary great? Do you think writing a few books and gaining a little fame makes you one? At most, that makes you a well-known author! Within the establishment, who would give you the time of day? A true literary great needs works that influence the entire world, but also the backing of mo 42.4kReads8.3Score3.7kShelves

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    This can also be considered a career in government.

11. 161 权 The Pinnacle of Power: A Young Eagle on the Official Path 权利巅峰之官道天骄 Sunshine in the Wind风中的阳光Urban2.4M WordsCompleted The long road through officialdom is riddled with deadly traps, but it also holds the most beautiful encounters. Reborn Jiang Wendong: can he evade those deadly traps and stride boldly onward? 28.7kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves

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    Dedicated to serving the people, it's worth watching.

12. 162 官 Officialdom: Demoted, I Reveal My Powerful Background 官场：被贬后，我强大身世曝光 Dog of the Canglang River沧浪之狗Urban4.2M WordsOngoing Down on his luck, Li Lin was transferred to a poor rural county. He threw himself into grassroots work and toiled in obscurity, while everyone thought he had reached the end of the road. Then an inspection by senior officials gave him the chance to show his talent and win their recognition. From then on, he opened up a whole new path and rose steadily through one test after another. 126.2kReads9.2Score7.4kShelves

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    1⃣The protagonist is a wealthy young man from Beijing's elite circles, a second-generation official with powerful connections. After returning from studying abroad for five years, he expected to follow in his father's footsteps, but instead, his father arranged for him to serve as the deputy district head of Guangming District in Handong Province. On his very first day in office, he severely humiliated Hou Liangping.

13. 163 重 Reborn: A Meteoric Rise in Officialdom 重生：官途狂飙 Round Round Pig圆圆猪Urban934k WordsCompleted They say everyone gets three chances in life to change their fate: the college entrance exam, choosing a career, and marriage. Because of their inexperience when they were young, so many people miss chance after chance to change their lives, eventually becoming corporate drones earning 3,000 yuan a month. If you had the chance to go back to the night before filling out your college entrance exam applications, what would you choose? Burdened with a blood feud, Qin Lang chooses a career in governm 18.4kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves
14. 164 血 A Bloody Road to Power 血色宦途 Beacon Fires Shine Southeast烽火照东南Urban332k WordsCompleted No System, and no wish-fulfillment fantasy. A bloodstained scrap of paper, the “ticket of admission” his father Qiu Guozheng passed to him with his dying breath, plunges Qiu Xingbang into the treacherous political arena, a veritable hell on earth. Driven by a thirst for vengeance, he sets out on a glittering yet perilous ladder to power. To the world, he is a modest, diligent rising star in politics. In secret, he is a hunter of revenge, advancing one careful step at a time. He navigates the for 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist is indeed the son of a high-ranking official, but his father's death is shrouded in mystery. He is definitely intelligent, even possessing a certain degree of persuasive ability, and his logic is strong. This is not a wish-fulfillment story. It's well worth reading.

15. 165 官 Officialdom: No One Knows My Background 官场：我的背景无人知晓 Yu Ming Huohuo于命火火Urban740k WordsCompleted [Officialdom] [No System] [No Rebirth] For more than twenty years, Xu Tianlai has never known who his father is, or how his mother managed to make a living alone in the countryside. All he knows is that his mother insisted he finish college, then made him promise on her deathbed that he would pursue a career in government. That day, Xu Tianlai walks out of the interview room utterly disheartened. And that is when the wheels of fate begin to turn... 5.2kReads7.3Score333Shelves
16. 166 二 The Third Book by Ersi Xiong 二思兄的第3本书 Second Brother Si二思兄Urban399k WordsCompleted Politics + rebirth + power plays... On the day Lin Xiangyang is reborn, he faces the greatest crisis of his life: his powerful patron is placed under investigation, and his beloved girlfriend betrays him. He shows the wisdom of someone who has lived through it all before and deftly resolves the crisis with a single phone call. From then on, drawing on his experience from his previous life, he rises smoothly through the political ranks... 21Reads6.7Score—Shelves
17. 167 官 Officialdom in Turmoil: Starting by Saving Qi Tongwei 官场风云：从拯救祁同伟开始 Ancient Charm Studio古韵坊Male-Channel Fanfiction1.8M WordsCompleted Screen Worlds Crossover: Uncle Dong, Tazhai, The Knockout, In the Name of the People, Love Apartment, Storm of Black Suppression, and some characters from Hong Kong dramas. [Ensemble Cast] [Cinematic Narration] [One Female Lead] [Original Story] A brilliant senior student, brimming with confidence, is tragically murdered by his advisor. Is this a distortion of love, or a collapse of morality? What mysteries lie behind the smell of roast pork drifting through Dongshan's air? Thunderous gunfire cu 4.9kReads8.6Score221Shelves

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    Fanfiction of "In the Name of the People" (fanfiction, not rigorous)

18. 168 战 Forged in the Fires of War: The Qi Family's Rising Star Changes Handong 战火淬炼：祁家将星改写汉东天 The Hai Hour in October十月亥时Male-Channel Fanfiction749k WordsOngoing [Military life + stirring action + defying fate + In the Name of the People + Qi Tongwei + Zhao Mengsheng] In 1978, Qi Tongwei's uncle, Fang Zhenhua, ate the last scraps of food his sister and brother-in-law had managed to save, then enlisted. They wagered everything just to give him a chance at a better future. In 1979, war engulfed the southern frontier! New recruit Fang Zhenhua carried all his sister and brother-in-law's hopes onto a battlefield drenched in blood, where he became a legendary 424Reads8.3Score104Shelves
19. 169 名 In the Name of the People: Qi Tongwei Breaks Up the Sha Family Gang with Three Punches 名义：祁同伟三拳打散沙家帮 Yang Kangwen杨康文Male-Channel Fanfiction287k WordsCompleted Qi Tongwei marries Zhong Xiaoi and takes Hou Liangping's path, leaving Hou Liangping nowhere to go. Qi Tongwei: Hou Liangping's kneel at Handong University brought forth... The synopsis can't do this story justice. Please read the novel. 2.5kReads—Score148Shelves

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    This book is great! [Thumbs up][Thinking][Thinking][Thinking]

20. 170 大 At University Orientation, the Drill Instructor Sees Me and Snaps to Attention 大学报道，军训教官见我立正敬礼 En Baiheran Who Loves Vegetable Soup爱吃菜汤的恩白鹤染Urban4.4M WordsOngoing This book is also known as “The Simp Finally Wakes Up, and the Black-Stocking Campus Beauty Is Extremely Fertile!” After transmigrating, Gu Linfeng awakens a System. But for the System to awaken, he has to leave the army and enroll in college. Otherwise, he’ll be forcibly erased. To save his own life, Gu Linfeng enrolls at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, where his girlfriend studies. On registration day, he catches his girlfriend cheating. Finally seeing the truth, Gu Linfeng tears into the 28.8kReads8.8Score2.2kShelves
21. 171 倒 Turning the Heavens Upside Down: What's Wrong with Me Winning Half a Move Against Heaven and Reaching the Top? 倒反天罡：我胜天半子登顶怎么了 Li Piaopiao李飘飘Male-Channel Fanfiction368k WordsCompleted [The Tables Turned + Peak-Rank Showdown + High-Stakes Action] After being reborn, Qi Tongwei looks at the familiar faces around him and realizes, to his shock, that the whole world has changed. Sha Ruijin: “Uncle Qi is the person I trust most. Stop trying to drive a wedge between us!” Tian Guofu: “If I'd known Qi Tongwei was Little Jin's uncle, I never would have talked badly about him behind his back. Now I've ended up on the wrong side of both camps.” Gao Yuliang: “When necessary, we can aband 17Reads8.6Score—Shelves
22. 172 做 Becoming Gao Yuliang’s Son-in-Law and the Leader of the Han-Da Gang! 做高育良女婿，成汉大帮领袖！ Potato Chips Lover of Lay's薯片爱吃乐事Male-Channel Fanfiction592k WordsCompleted [In the Name of the People + Han University Faction + One Heroine!] Reborn as Gao Yuliang's favored student and secretary, Cao Feng has no way back from the very start. With the Han University faction label hanging over him and a group of useless teammates at his side, he sets out on a desperate counterattack! Qi Tongwei, who dares to defy fate: “Old Cao, you're my best buddy. What are those monkeys and Chen Hai to me? Nothing!” Li Dakang: “I never imagined that a junior who started out as a sec 5.7kReads8.2Score143Shelves
23. 173 官 Officialdom: Rising Straight to the Ninth Heaven 官场：青云直上九重天 Angry Pea愤怒的豌豆Urban129k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Fanqie Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [From Ordinary Policeman to Provincial Party Secretary] + [Abandoned Heir of a Wealthy Family Rises to Power] + [Not Rebirth] + [Immersive Officialdom Experience] + [Cunning Methods] + [Satisfying Read] + [Quick Revenge] + [Historical Fiction] Drunk on the lap of a beauty, awake to wield power over the world; soaring to the highest heavens, what scholar could be a marquis! In 2001, Li Jingxin, an abandoned heir of a wealthy family who graduated from Tsinghua University, arrived in Guinan Province, becoming a lowly policeman just entering the officialdom. He encountered pitfalls everywhere, each step fraught with danger. Under a series of setbacks and suppressions, he rose to the challenge, climbing the ranks within the police system, ultimately achieving a remarkable comeback and ascending to the throne of Provincial Party Secretary! "Sorry, I don't rely on heaven or earth, I specialize in fighting against all odds!"

24. 174 人 In the Name of the People: I, Qi Tongwei, Get Another Life 人民的名义：我祁同伟，再活一世 Bubbly Mango Ice啵啵芒果冰Male-Channel Fanfiction559k WordsOngoing [No System, no golden finger, meticulously researched, well-reasoned plot, plenty of satisfying moments] With a gunshot on Guying Ridge, Qi Tongwei took his own life, bringing his story to an end. But when he opened his eyes again, it was 1989! Qi Tongwei saw Zhong Xia Ai enrolling at the university and stepped forward. “Junior, let me help you with your luggage.” At this point, Liang Lu hadn’t started pursuing him relentlessly! At this point, he was still the young prodigy everyone admired! Giv 10.2kReads8.2Score405Shelves
25. 175 权 The Pinnacle of Power: I'm No Benevolent Official 权力巅峰之我不是青天 Five Wisps of Fireworks五缕烟火Urban3.2M WordsCompleted A pure political drama, with one female lead and a positive message. The novel follows Xu Yuan Zhou's daughter, Xu Yu Meng, as she dedicates herself to serving the people and rises through the ranks from the grassroots. Her journey takes her through rural revitalization, crackdowns on organized crime, and anti-corruption campaigns, with thrilling twists and turns all along the way. 16.4kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves

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    Definitely a second-generation rich kid, super positive energy, and really cool.

26. 176 官 The Road to Power: A Clash of Ambition and Desire 官途从权欲交锋开始 Little Lotus Breeze小荷风Urban1.7M WordsOngoing [Political Revenge] + [Career Advancement] + [Alliances of Mutual Interest] + [Romantic Entanglements] + [Political Scheming and Wits] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Ensemble Cast] [The male lead keeps a low profile without being creepy early on, reveals his sharp edge with a roguish charm in the middle, and takes revenge on all his enemies later.] Wang Maoyuan is a "golden phoenix" who flew out of the countryside. The year he graduated from college, he passed the civil service exam and joined the la 18.2kReads7.7Score1.2kShelves

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    I highly recommend reading these two novels about officialdom; they're incredibly immersive, and listening to them is even more engaging, especially the first one—the teacher's live narration is fantastic.

27. 177 权 Pinnacle of Power: Reaching the Summit of Officialdom 权势巅峰：宦海问鼎 Prince's Rice太子饭Urban1.9M WordsOngoing What should you do if your marriage, career, and family all betray you at once? Lie flat? Zhao Shanhe isn't that kind of person. If fate won't favor an ordinary man, then it's time to take a gamble. Watch as an insignificant figure from a powerful family makes a comeback and rises to the very top... 4.5kReads7.7Score167Shelves

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    These books are all excellent and highly recommended; they offer a true reflection of the current officialdom.

28. 178 媳 My Wife Deng Xiaoyang, I'm Li Chaoyang 媳妇邓晓阳我叫李朝阳 Deng Xiaoyang and Li Chaoyang邓晓阳与李朝阳Urban13.4M WordsOngoing [Realism, political ups and downs, contests of human nature, and the turbulent 1990s] Political connections are the greatest resource. In 1985, I was discharged from the army and returned to my hometown. Though I had fought on the front lines and earned a third-class merit, I was still prepared to spend the rest of my life tending crops. While handling my paperwork at the township armed forces office, I met Li Shangwu, the head of the office. He was a transferred officer from another division in 58.7kReads9.3Score3.8kShelves
29. 179 赤 The Crimson Backbone 赤色脊梁 Jian Kaitong简凯彤Urban887k WordsCompleted [Not reborn, no harem, no mindless protagonist, an authentic political drama] The protagonist, Jian Yang, was once a prominent figure in the overseas business world, with enviable wealth and status. But after witnessing his hometown's lagging development and its people's hardship, he resolutely gave up his business empire, returned to China, and entered politics, determined to transform his hometown and improve people's lives. Starting out as a grassroots official in a small county, Jian Yang th 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is ruined by its name.

30. 180 浪 A Romantic Career in Officialdom 浪漫仕途 Peerless Blade Edge不二刀锋Urban517k WordsCompleted After graduating with a master’s degree, Leng Yu took the civil service exam and landed a post in a poor mountain region, determined to do more good for the people and deliver real results. But while his ideals were lofty, reality dealt him a face-slapping blow. Facing pressure from all sides, he stubbornly fought his way forward and gradually came to understand that to accomplish great things, he would first have to become a high-ranking official. 125Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    It's hard to be a good person, but it's even harder to be a good official! After graduating with a master's degree, Leng Yu chose to become an ordinary civil servant in a poor mountainous area, wholeheartedly wanting to be a good person and a good official. However, his ideals were far from reality. Faced with suppression from various forces, he thought that by putting on a facade, he could protect the women around him from being wronged and prevent good people from being harmed. Unexpectedly, an even greater crisis was about to strike him.

31. 181 我 I'm as Upright as They Come. Liangping and Jinzi, Neither of You Can Match Me 我根正苗红，亮平金子你们都不行 Tabby Cat and Tuxedo Cat狸花猫起司猫Male-Channel Fanfiction356k WordsCompleted Liang Sheng transmigrates into his counterpart in a parallel world, becoming the son of Liang Sanxi, a decorated hero. His uncle is Zhao Mengsheng, and somehow he has a whole bunch of uncles besides? But things aren't that simple. This world has Yimeng and Jingzhou, as well as the Gao family of Jinghai and Uncle Tai. Next door is the Gao family of Luteng City, and there's even Uncle Dong of Tazhai… This world is going to be a lot of fun! From the start, he meets Gao Qilan and brings her into 832Reads5.7Score111Shelves

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    "Reborn as Zhao Ruilong in Handong: I Will Defy Fate" is an absolute must-read! Zhao Ruilong, who once suffered a crushing defeat, is reborn. This time, carrying the memories of his past life, he vows to defy fate. With his precognitive abilities, he skillfully navigates the complexities of the situation, resolving previously intractable problems one by one through his strategic planning. The protagonist's aura shines brightly; watch as he rewrites his destiny, forging his own path to glory in the turbulent land of Handong, writing a completely different and exciting life. A top-notch male-oriented derivative work, well worth savoring!

32. 182 官 The Storm in Officialdom: A Start at the Provincial Government 官场风云，从省政府开局 Tan Hongfu谭红夫Urban497k WordsOngoing Tan Wen transmigrates back to 1992. Thinking of all the opportunities he missed in his previous life because he didn’t understand the rules of officialdom, he vows that this time, reborn, he’ll make his way through the political world and rise swiftly through the ranks. He’ll also seize the opportunities brought by reform and opening up to make his fortune the right way. 27Reads6.1Score—Shelves
33. 183 官 Officialdom: From Veteran to the Road to Power 官场：从退伍军人走上权力之路 Yet to Meet the Breeze未见清风Urban3.7M WordsOngoing Qin Mu, a former serviceman, is transferred to a local post as acting county magistrate after an unexpected turn of events. He thinks his powerful connections will let him overcome every obstacle and climb the ranks with ease, but once he arrives, he realizes that navigating the tangled world of officialdom takes hard work and careful planning every step of the way before he can make a name for himself. 143kReads9.0Score6kShelves

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    🌿The protagonist is the son of a high-ranking official, with an extremely powerful background. His entire family are influential figures. He displays extraordinary talent in the officialdom, starting from the bottom and gradually honing his skills to achieve success. He slowly comes to understand some life principles and becomes adept at navigating the officialdom.

34. 184 我 I, Qi Tongwei, Wield a Sniper Rifle and Keep Sha Ruijin in Check 我祁同伟手握大狙，监督沙瑞金 An Zai安仔Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsOngoing After transmigrating to a parallel world, he becomes Qi Tongwei, who has the potential to overcome even the impossible, and awakens a System that can defy fate and change his destiny. After earning great merit at Guying Ridge, he catches the eye of powerful figures and joins a special task force. He tackles drugs, organized crime, and corruption, rising steadily from then on. 21Reads6.9Score—Shelves
35. 185 祁 Qi Tongwei’s Wife: Is Li Yunlong’s Granddaughter Influential Enough? 祁同伟老婆：李云龙孙女够红吗？ Cao Chunchun曹纯纯Male-Channel Fanfiction244k WordsCompleted He transmigrated into Qi Tongwei. Oh! What perfect timing: Qi Tongwei had just been named a hero! What comes next? Getting humiliated by Chen Yanshi and hearing him ask, “Are you even worthy of Chen Yang?” Then that earth-shattering kneel? Forget it. I’m done playing along. He turned around and knelt before Li Yiman, granddaughter of Li Yunlong. Sha Ruijin: “I want to get ahead too. If you say the word in Handong, it’ll be as good as done!” Gao Yuliang: “Sleight of tongue? That’s my specialty. J 629Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 186 官 The Officialdom Judge: I Will Never Tolerate Evil 官场判官：我与罪恶不共戴天 Yang Jiu杨九Urban901k WordsOngoing He returns to twenty years ago, to that turbulent era when everything was in flux. He must start over, and everything will change because of him. With his knowledge of the future, Lin Yi enters the police force and then government service, rewriting his fate step by step until he reaches the pinnacle... If his opponent is a tiger, he’ll play the pig and eat it. But if his opponent is already a pig, then he’ll raise the thing in his hand... 36Reads9.0Score—Shelves
37. 187 问 Questioning the Government in Handong: Don't Be Afraid, Sha Ruijin 问政汉东，沙瑞金你别怕 The Carefree King of the Republic of China民国逍遥王Male-Channel Fanfiction2.8M WordsOngoing After transmigrating to a parallel world, Lin Shu is parachuted into Handong TV, where he creates the public-affairs program "Questioning Handong"! He makes those in power face the public’s concerns, resolving every issue on the spot. If a problem can’t be solved, the officials responsible are dealt with instead. What started as a program for questioning officials gradually turned into a courtroom for putting them on trial. He cuts off Ding Yizhen’s sophistry! He makes Li Dakang deliver his rema 1kReads6.4Score—Shelves
38. 188 我 I'm Really Not an Official's Son 我真不是官二代 Clap Your Little Hands小手拍拍Urban644k WordsCompleted [Sly] [Giving Up] [Carefree] Stop trying to help others, and respect their fate. Reborn in 1994, at the turning point of his utterly ruined life, Wang Luo decides to fulfill his father's wish to devote himself to his work until his dying breath. He also intends to fulfill his own wish to wander the world and live life to the fullest. He'll learn from good role models like Xu Jinx, Liu Luanx, Yang Qix, and Zhao Shix, and become the kind of person he used to envy in his past life. Come on! Let loo 166Reads8.6Score119Shelves
39. 189 朱 The Red-Gate Play 朱门戏 Guest Beneath the Grain禾下客Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Transmigrating into the eldest legitimate son of a top aristocratic clan? I know this plot! Xie Daolin, a burned-out screenwriter, unexpectedly transmigrates into the eldest legitimate son of the powerful Xie clan In his previous life, he worked from nine to nine, six days a week, just to pay his mortgage. Now he lives behind grand vermilion gates, in silks and luxury, with twin maidservants at his side and even tribute tea to rinse his mouth. This decadent life... is amazing! Now that he has 1.6kReads7.8Score134Shelves
40. 190 官 Officialdom: Reborn, I Leave Everyone in the Dust 官场：重生后，我断崖式领先 Love Little Watermelons喜欢小西瓜Urban387k WordsOngoing After graduating from university and passing the civil service exam, Li Wei worked in a township for two years. Unable to stand some of what he saw, he quit and applied for a job as a journalist. Along the way, he turned into an out-of-shape middle-aged man. It wasn't until his mother was on her deathbed that Li Wei learned his origins were anything but ordinary. She had kept the truth from him for decades... On the day of his mother's funeral, a deliberately caused car accident sent Li Wei back 2Reads6.7Score—Shelves
41. 191 黛 Daiyu Has a Younger Brother, and the Red Chamber Is in Chaos 黛玉有弟红楼乱 Gu Lala顾拉拉Female-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted Lin Jingyan, the eldest son of the Lin family, returned to the age of three. After lying unconscious in bed for two years, he woke just before his elder sister left for the Rongguo Mansion. In his previous life, after he died, he stayed by his sister’s side and shared her entire life. He saw that even the Lin family’s immense wealth could not keep their only daughter safe. So this time, I’ll do it myself! But don’t cry, Sis. My head hurts. 30kReads9.0Score3.5kShelves
42. 192 背 With an Astonishing Background, I Threw Myself into Grassroots Work 背景惊人却一头扎进了基层 Fish in the Water Moon水月的鱼Urban476k WordsOngoing The first nine chapters set the stage. Lin Senming, with his mysterious background, should have enjoyed a smooth career in government, gaining experience and rising through the ranks. Instead, he wants to do practical work for the people, heading to the grassroots and improving himself one step at a time. After an unexpected incident involving a sworn brother exposes his identity, he finds himself able to get along with everyone at the county committee and government. But then, to his surprise, —Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 193 科 The Imperial Exams: From a Duke’s Bastard Son to a Powerful Official 科举！从公府庶子到权臣的青云路 Zhou Shusen周树森Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Not a BL novel! Not a male-male romance! One male lead, little to no romance, and a plot-focused story.] [Transmigration + Illegitimate Son of a Duke’s Estate + No System + Imperial Exams + Political Intrigue] He transmigrates, and the good news is that he’s now an illegitimate son of the Duke of Wei’s household, with food and clothes taken care of and no need to worry about making a living. The bad news is that he’s not only unloved, but also mocked and looked down upon. Heh. Never look down o 46.6kReads8.9Score4.1kShelves
44. 194 大 Ming Dynasty: My Years as Zhu Yuanzhang's Heckler 大明，我给老朱当喷子的那些年 Qing Suisui卿岁岁Historical1.4M WordsCompleted If there’s anything you think could be improved, please point it out gently. I’ll make changes. Thank you. The protagonist’s official career: Investigating Censor, Supervising Censor, County Magistrate, Inspecting Censor and Deputy Censor-in-Chief, Censor-in-Chief, Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, Grand Secretary of the Hall of Cautious Diligence and Minister of Personnel. Gu Chen opens his eyes and finds himself in the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, as a low-ranking remonstrance official. He ha 49.1kReads9.1Score3.4kShelves
45. 195 医 The Doctor’s Road to Officialdom 医路官途 Wei He帷赫Urban5.1M WordsOngoing After graduating from university, genius Chinese medicine doctor Ling You returned to his village to observe three years of mourning for his late grandfather. He also inherited the clinic his grandfather had run, Sānqītáng. Then one day, the arrival of a group of powerful figures changed his life. He had planned to spend his life practicing medicine, but after enduring a series of harsh realities, he came to understand that an ordinary doctor treats people, while a great doctor treats the nation 160.1kReads9.4Score8.4kShelves
46. 196 弹 The Second Book by Tan Jian Ting Chao 弹剑听潮的第2本书 Strumming a Sword and Listening to the Tide弹剑听潮Urban5.8M WordsCompleted In the world of fame and fortune, he keeps his resolve hidden beneath a steely exterior. He never compromises his principles, and every move reveals his true mettle... He plans before he acts, breaks deadlocks through hard work, and builds his reputation with foresight. Through the ups and downs of officialdom, he never forgets his original purpose. 124.8kReads9.4Score14kShelves

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    A treacherous political machinations, a reborn hero's triumph! The protagonist, Liu Fusheng, was framed and died tragically in his previous life. Reborn with his memories intact, he returns to the political arena. He enters the workforce with the highest score in the provincial civil service exam, fearlessly confronting his superiors' favoritism and the dark side of officialdom, retaliating with swift and decisive action. From exposing the deputy mayor's corruption to becoming embroiled in the power struggles within the police force, he navigates each step with meticulous care, upholding righteousness amidst the vortex of intrigue. No clichéd plot devices, only brilliant intellectual battles.

47. 197 宦 The Official's Path Through the Seas of Bureaucracy 宦海官途 Flirtatious Second Brother风流小二Urban6.5M WordsOngoing Amid the struggles of the workplace and the ways of the world, he holds fast to his sincerity and principles. Through trials and hardships, he handles each matter with calm and steadily moves forward, finding himself through the passage of time and taking each step along the road with care. 499.3kReads9.4Score20.7kShelves
48. 198 四 Siheyuan: I Am Yan Jiecheng 四合院：我是阎解成 This Meat Is Poisonous这肉有毒Male-Channel Fanfiction601k WordsCompleted [One Female Lead] [Everyday Slice of Life] [Not a Feel-Good Story] After transmigrating, Yan Jiecheng becomes a resident of the courtyard compound. He attends technical school, becomes a technician, then joins the Ministry of Industry as an official. Riding the tide of the times, he rises to become a senior leader and helps revitalize the country's industry. (The courtyard compound won't feature much. The story will focus on technology and the political world!) 43Reads9.0Score—Shelves
49. 199 官 The Official and His Charms 官人官色 Curtain-Rolling West Wind 666卷帘西风666Urban5.8M WordsOngoing The road to becoming an official is narrow, so narrow that if you want to climb it, you can only step on other people's shoulders. Yet it is also broad enough to encompass everyday life and the people's hardships. Along this road lie intrigue and shifting fortunes, ruthless decisions, and love and hatred... 267.2kReads9.4Score18.8kShelves
50. 200 重 Reborn in 1975: From the Start, I Tore Up the Order to Return to the City 重生1975：开局撕毁回城调令 Great Cangyue大沧月Urban4.0M WordsCompleted Zhou Yang, an unrivaled patriot who devoted his whole life to his country, was reborn and returned to the remote mountain village where he had been sent down to work in 1975! Looking at the transfer order in his hand, this time he didn't hesitate. He tore it to shreds! In his previous life, he'd been blinded by greed and abandoned his wife and daughter to return to the city, watching helplessly as Li Youwei and her daughter met tragic deaths. Reborn, all Zhou Yang wanted was a warm home with his 163.2kReads9.5Score18.2kShelves

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