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1. 151 青 The Ladder to the Azure Clouds 青云之梯 Zhai Chunqiu宅春秋Urban2.3M WordsCompleted Liu Hongzhi had just arrived in Hongtu Township for work when a major upheaval struck: the township's entire leadership was implicated in a scandal. Amid this turbulent shift, Liu Zhicheng was also dragged into one fierce struggle after another, facing danger at every turn. One careless move could leave him dead and buried... A good official should serve the people and bring prosperity to the region. Staying true to one's principles is the only righteous path! 363Reads6.2Score—14d adds
2. 152 命 Destined to Be a Secretary 命中注定是秘书 Cat Winter Melon猫冬瓜Urban386k WordsCompleted This is a realistic political drama set in the world of government, told from the perspective of a leader’s secretary. It offers a look at the changing currents of officialdom and the many sides of life. Hu Tianyou starts out as the secretary to a county Party committee secretary, rising from a junior secretary to a senior one as he faces countless twists and turns in his career. The story offers both eye-opening political wisdom and a rich emotional journey for its hero and heroine, making it w 320Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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   A realistic portrayal of officialdom!

3. 153 前 My Ex-Wife Betrayed Me? Now I’m Marrying a Tycoon’s Daughter, So Why Are You Crying? 前妻背叛？我娶大佬的女儿你哭啥 The Middle-Aged Man Strikes Back进击的中年人Urban1.5M WordsOngoing Zhao Yi, a man from humble beginnings, is unexpectedly betrayed by both his wife and his sworn brother. With no connections and no footing in the lower ranks, he suffers his wife's contempt, his mother-in-law's abuse, and his sister-in-law's humiliation. His prospects are bleak, and his family is poor. At his lowest point, a woman who vanished seven years ago gets back in touch. From then on, his fate changes, and he rises to the top... Wealth, dignity, fame, everything I once lost: I’ll take it 1kReads9.2Score17914d adds

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   🍉① Zhao Yi, from humble beginnings and with no connections, suffered constant disdain from his future in-laws. In his desperate situation, a woman who had disappeared for seven years helped him. What will become of him? Let's find out! 🍉To read more, find Ji Bai and follow him so you don't get lost!🍉

4. 154 一 A Deputy Section Chief's Siege 一个副科长的围城 City Farmer都市老农Urban535k WordsCompleted You think it’s just a trap, never realizing you’ve already stepped onto the chessboard. Chen Yuan, a cautious deputy section chief in the government offices, leads a life as calm as still water. Then new colleague Lin Xue arrives like a pebble tossed into a stagnant pond. Helping her after she gets drunk, receiving a late-night call for help: step by step, he is drawn into a gentle trap. Fifty thousand yuan in “hush money,” an expensive fountain pen, and intimate photos that “accidentally” get l 46Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The banquet ended after 10 p. M. Liu Mingshan instructed Chen Yuan, "Xiao Chen, you're responsible for getting Xiao Lin home safely. It's not safe for a woman to be alone so late." Several other colleagues also offered to take her home, but Lin Xue politely declined. She smiled and said to Chen Yuan, "Section Chief Chen, thank you for your help."

5. 155 官 A Career Blessed by Fortune: A County Magistrate's Rise to Power 官运滔天：知县逆袭，权倾朝野 A Friend of Li Shu李树的朋友Historical139k WordsOngoing [Not a power fantasy! A complex tale of court intrigue and political struggle, grounded in historical research!] Li Shu, a modern-day civil service exam candidate who failed to pass, unexpectedly transmigrates to the first year of the Qianlong reign and becomes a newly appointed jinshi. Starting out as a poor county magistrate in Hengyang, he investigates the shortfall in the ever-normal granaries, exposes the dark secrets of the grain transport trade, and takes on salt smugglers in league with 34Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Does that count in ancient times? Climbing the ladder step by step helps us gradually understand the truth behind power struggles and factional intrigues.

6. 156 权 The Pinnacle of Power: Starting as a Local Civil Servant 权路巅峰：从基层公务员开始 Qing Tu青土Urban574k WordsCompleted To uncover the truth behind the old village Party secretary’s death, newly appointed village official Zheng Yi goes to great lengths to investigate. But the truth brings down the very leader who had planned to promote him, leaving Zheng ostracized from then on. He thinks his career is over, until a chance encounter with a benefactor puts him on a path to success that few can hope to reach. Watch as he rides the winds and breaks through every obstacle, rising to the pinnacle of his life. 373Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 157 平 Rising to the Top 平步青云 Dreaming into the Vast Wilderness梦入洪荒Urban5.0M WordsCompleted On the very first day of his new post in Qianhu Town, Liu Haotian was stripped of all authority. Faced with irreconcilable differences in outlook with Mayor Liang Youde, as well as the treacherous Tianxing Corporation and its vast network of connections, Liu Haotian refused to compromise. He cracked down with an iron fist, and a series of fierce battles began over how to safeguard people's livelihoods and develop the economy... When the dust finally settled and the results came in, Liu Haotian w 525Reads9.1Score11314d adds
8. 158 官 Reborn in Politics: Qi Tongwei's Rise to the Top 官场重生：祁同伟的逆袭青云路 The Boat Hasn't Drifted Far沉舟未远Male-Channel Fanfiction124k WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Reborn Comeback + Intelligence + In the Name of the People + Male-Oriented Power Fantasy] “This time, I, Qi Tongwei, will never bow to fate!” Reborn back in his university days at Handong University, Qi Tongwei looks at the “marriage proposal” Liang Lu hands him and tears it up with a sneer. “Teacher Liang, Hou Liangping is a better match for you.” In his previous life, he knelt his way to the position of Public Security Department director, only to fall to gunfire at Lone 120Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This is it.

9. 159 官 Reborn in Politics, I Rise Step by Step by Stealing Others’ Opportunities 官场重生后，我靠截胡步步高升 Dudu Little Bug嘟小虫Urban4.0M WordsCompleted [One Female Lead]+ [Upright Protagonist]+ [Nonstop Thrills]+ [Never Follows the Usual Rules] This book is also known as The Right Way to Be Reborn, 101 Times of Defying Convention in the Civil Service, and Learning How to Be an Official from Zhao Weidong, the Man Who Splits Earthworms Lengthwise. Synopsis: In his previous life, Zhao Weidong had lofty ambitions, yet he died as no more than a deputy section chief. Now he has been reborn. He returns to 2002, the day he is made a permanent employee 13.6kReads8.4Score1.1k14d adds

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   I've been following this recently. The author writes very well, and the protagonist, Zhao Weidong, is a classic scoundrel. It's satisfying and exhilarating to read. Good luck to the good official!

10. 160 官 Officialdom: Starting as a Village Official 官途：从村官开始 Although虽然Urban1.5M WordsCompleted (Period setting + urban + farming + no wish fulfillment) Wang Xinghan is reborn in 1990. In his previous life, he was a successful businessman, but he always felt that something was missing. Faced once again with a choice between government service and business, he finally understands that sharing joy is better than enjoying it alone. He resolutely chooses a career in government. This time, he'll turn his ideals into reality, bring prosperity to the people, and help them live in peace and conten 1.7kReads9.3Score20014d adds

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    Reborn in 2004, Zhou Yang, an ordinary man, starts as a university teacher and uses his prophetic perspective to navigate the maze of officialdom, defying fate in the power struggles. His wisdom in climbing the ranks step by step and his treacherous political battles write a survival guide within the system, bearing the imprint of the times.

11. 161 官 The Road to Power 官途 Dreaming into the Vast Wilderness梦入洪荒Urban9.4M WordsCompleted After graduating from university, Liu Fei, whose origins are shrouded in mystery, repeatedly finds himself facing one crisis after another because of his brash personality. He is attacked from every direction and suppressed by all sides. Watch as Liu Fei charges straight through, crushing every opponent in his path, uncovers the truth about his origins, sweeps aside the great factions, and rises to the pinnacle of life! 10.2kReads9.1Score99214d adds
12. 162 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... 103.9kReads9.2Score7.9k14d adds

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    A masterpiece of officialdom novels of the year

13. 163 官 A Grand Vision for Officialdom 官场宏图 A Frog Who's 185 Centimeters Tall一米八五的蛙蛙Urban4.4M WordsOngoing A lesser physician treats people; a great physician treats the nation. Xia Feng, a talented traditional Chinese medicine student, resolutely enters politics to avenge his father's death. But when it rains, it pours. On the very day of his wedding, his father-in-law dies unexpectedly. From then on, Xia Feng is met with cold indifference at home. His mother-in-law resents him, and his wife lives apart from him for long stretches. With his father-in-law gone, Xia Feng loses his shelter. Then, after 12.8kReads8.9Score1.1k14d adds
14. 164 刑 Police Detective Dao Feng 刑警刀锋 I Don't Believe Pies Fall from the Sky不信天上掉馅饼Urban1.9M WordsCompleted Are you coming back to the station with me, or should I take you to the hospital? What? You're an adult, and you want both? That's a rather strange request... All right, I'll make it happen! A “famous quote” from elite detective Dao Feng. PS: This isn't simply a crime-solving story. It offers a panoramic portrayal of how public security bureaus handled cases in the 1990s. 4kReads9.3Score39514d adds

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    I think these books are all good.

15. 165 宦 Power Struggles in Politics: A Junior Official Defies Fate 宦海争锋，从科员开始胜天半子 Farther North西北以北Urban4.1M WordsOngoing The path to officialdom is never smooth sailing. Only those who can turn the tables against the odds can become its true masters. Chen Changshan had no connections and was a low-ranking civil servant pushed to the sidelines. He was destined for a life of obscurity, until he accidentally crossed his superior's line. With a clever move, he turned the tables, escaped the crisis, and changed his fortunes. From then on, he embarked on the road to promotion, pulling off one upset after another as he c 18.9kReads9.0Score73114d adds
16. 166 权 The Pinnacle of Power: Starting as a Female Leader's Secretary 权力巅峰：从女领导秘书开始 Sneaking Along the Post Road驿路潜行Urban710k WordsCompleted Wang Hongyi is framed by a rival of his female superior. Not only is he disciplined, he is completely cast aside. Reborn, he refuses to be pushed around any longer. He takes the initiative, leaving his enemies trembling and begging for mercy, while influential figures from every quarter vie to recruit him. Nothing can stop him as he makes his way to the top. (This is an authentic political novel that strives to portray the realities of officialdom. Some events are included for the sake of the pl 6.9kReads8.9Score46114d adds

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    Reborn into the officialdom, rising rapidly through the ranks, single female lead. [Note] A scapegoat in her past life, reborn with the ability to read save files and gain precognitive abilities! Success in love, meteoric rise in the officialdom!

17. 167 战 War God: I, Qi Tongwei, China's Number One Maniac Cop 战神：我，祁同伟，华夏第一疯警 Big Benben大奔奔Urban253k WordsOngoing He transmigrated into the world of Zong Ying. I, Qi Tongwei, awakened the Divine Mad Cop System. Starting out as a humble beat cop in a small town, I went on a wild crime-catching spree. His nicknames included the Living King of Hell, the County’s Number One Mad Cop, the Bane of Crime, Haidong Province’s Number One Mad Cop, and the World’s Number One Cop. War God Qi Tongwei, One-Punch Man, Elevator God of War, he won first place in the national police skills competition. From then on, wherever 201Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    It's a decent political novel with a satisfying plot.

18. 168 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 58.7kReads9.3Score3.8k14d adds

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    A very realistic novel

19. 169 狂 The Knockout: In the Name of the People 狂飙之人民的名义 Gazi Sword嘎子剑Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsOngoing Synopsis: [In the Name of the People] + [County Party Courtyard] + [The Knockout] From the start, he transmigrates as Gao Qiqiang's fourth younger brother, Gao Qicheng. Knowing how the future will unfold, he can't bear to watch his family repeat the same mistakes, so he enters politics of his own accord, eventually becoming the Gao family's greatest protector! My fate is mine to decide, not Heaven's! —Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 170 青 On the Road to the Azure Clouds: Turmoil in the Officialdom 青云在路上之官路风云 Dust Gathering in Misty Rain烟雨拾尘Urban767k WordsOngoing Though no one has yet bestowed the Book of Huangshi upon him, he remains steadfast and strives to rise among the clouds. Life is a series of encounters along the road to growth, and every meeting must be treated with care. Ling Chen graduated with a degree in journalism from the Chinese Department. When he took the civil service interview, a close friend from university sabotaged him, causing him to fail. To pay for his cancer-stricken father's treatment, he gave up on graduate school and findin 71Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The protagonist grows step by step and climbs to a high position!

21. 171 以 Building Wealth to Build a Career: I Made My Fortune and Rose Through the Ranks by Trading Stocks 以财养官：我靠炒股升官发财 Supreme War God特级战神Urban936k WordsCompleted (This book is complete. If you enjoyed it, check out A Golden Finger for Wealth and Power and The Hawkish Tycoon of the Political Arena.) A rebirth sent Cao Yun back to 1997. In his previous life, he turned a thousand yuan into a fortune worth hundreds of millions, earning himself the nickname “Little Stock God”! But the “Little Stock God” was no match for the “Little Official’s Son.” His account was seized! His funds were frozen! He was fined and detained! In the end, he died in a deliberately 61Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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    It's a great read! 1. A seasoned veteran is reborn, with political intrigue and scheming. The early stages focus on solving cases, with appropriate moments of genuine retribution. The supporting characters and villains are all quite compelling. 2. The son is reborn and confesses to his parents, meticulously planning his next move. His father has already been promoted multiple times, and the villains aren't mindless. 3. He encounters a benefactor, meets a businessman through stock trading, and is taken to an official position. He then works in business development, but is later reassigned by the organization during the financial crisis. 4. He is reborn, transferred from the military to the Discipline Inspection Commission, and starts by reporting himself to investigate a major corrupt official. The latest chapter has been released; follow me so you don't run out of reading material.

22. 172 官 The Official Road, Starting at Level Three 官道，从三段开始 Mr. Fishjoy鱼乐先生Urban512k WordsOngoing My name is Bu Qingyun. (I hold a senior government post and have a fortune worth over a hundred million.) Let me tell you a secret. Ever since I was in elementary school, entering politics has been the light of my ideals and the flame of my ambition. It was buried in my heart like a seed, ready to take root and sprout as soon as the soil was right... 18.6kReads7.6Score2.9k14d adds

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    A very realistic novel, highly recommended, you won't be able to put it down.

23. 173 权 The Road to Power: From a Grassroots Civil Servant to the Top 权力之路：从基层公务员到巅峰 Luo Xiao Himself罗晓本尊Urban2.0M WordsCompleted Someone once said that the political world is a jianghu, and being an official isn't about holding office, but about navigating human relationships! Someone else said that politics is a game, a game of power and wealth! But Chen Li's conviction as an official is this: The greater the power, the greater the responsibility! 6.5kReads8.8Score44414d adds

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    Officialdom fiction, capable of achieving legendary status.

24. 174 过 Adoption into the Family 过继 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban1.9M WordsCompleted This is a novel about a man growing up through blood and tears. Along with the cruelty of reality comes the trickery of fate. But if you’re a man, wipe away your tears and face every hardship. Make yourself tough as steel, unbreakable... 30kReads9.3Score3.2k14d adds
25. 175 官 The Battle for the Official Path 官道争锋 Cai Yidao蔡一刀Urban1.5M WordsCompleted The road to power stretches endlessly, and competition is everywhere! Wu Anbang is reborn in his youth. Starting from the very bottom, he fights for the lead at every step. A hundred boats race downstream, a thousand sails compete to surge ahead! He seeks only to claim the top spot and behold the finest sights in the world of officialdom. 25.5kReads9.0Score2k14d adds
26. 176 官 The Road to Power: The Pinnacle of Officialdom 官道：权力巅峰 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban219k WordsCompleted Peng Zijuan’s Notes on Climbing the Career Ladder Peng Zijuan was an ordinary female official who had hoped to lead a quiet life. But her husband, Wu Dashan, chose a rich woman over her and divorced her. Wu Dashan said, “You’re a woman. Why are you always thinking about becoming an official?” Peng Zijuan replied, “That’s right. I want to become an official!” Wu Dashan said, “You’re a woman. You should stay home and take care of the kids. Stop thinking about becoming an official all the time!” Pe 1.8kReads6.7Score12914d adds

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    I stayed up all night to finish watching it; it's a true classic.

27. 177 官 The Righteous Path of Officialdom 官道正途 Little Lailai, Big Lanelan小赖赖大懒懒Urban163k WordsCompleted Li Wei has just entered officialdom. Though he faces countless twists and hardships along the way, he never shows fear or the slightest inclination to back down. Confronted with tangled relationships and all manner of thorny problems, he patiently untangles each one, relying on his exceptional intelligence and courage to respond with composure. The wetland in Xiaohe Village, rich in rare mineral resources, attracts covetous attention from local factions and outside forces alike, drawing people f 62Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommended! This is the only good political fiction novel out there. It's unconventional, a truly engaging and realistic portrayal of officialdom.

28. 178 沿 The Eighth Book by Yan Hai Qiong Tu 沿海穷途的第8本书 Coastal Dead End沿海穷途Urban148k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 2Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 179 非 An Extraordinary Path: I Forged My Own Glory with My Bare Hands 非凡之路，我徒手为自己铸就辉煌 Little Lailai, Big Lanelan小赖赖大懒懒Urban191k WordsCompleted Amid the bustle and turmoil of the big city, Xie Wendong is an ordinary young man raised on the kindness of others, yet he harbors extraordinary dreams. He originally planned to take the civil service exam and repay his hometown for raising him, but after reality dealt him a harsh blow, he lost heart and went to work at a construction site. Then fate quietly took a turn. An accidental act of kindness, saving someone’s life, changed the course of his life forever. Just as a glimmer of hope appear 11Reads8.2Score—14d adds
30. 180 从 I Was Promoted Over My Head from the Bottom, and They Said I Was Cheating 从基层越级被说开挂 Relaxed and Charming散心靓意Urban4.6M WordsCompleted I would give my life for my country, never avoiding danger for the sake of my own fortune or misfortune! 82Reads8.9Score—14d adds
31. 181 丁 Ding Ergou's Rise to Success 丁二狗的逆袭人生 Fish Who Lures People钓人的鱼Urban7.2M WordsOngoing [This novel is the original work behind the hit short drama The Rise of Ding Ergou. The short drama of the same name is now available on Hongguo and Fanqie!] With both parents dead and his family fortune stolen, Ding Changsheng is a no-good loafer hated by everyone in Bangziyu. One day, a foolish act of peeping brings the village chief after him. While fleeing, he accidentally catches factory director Kou Dapeng in a compromising situation with his subordinate, Tian Eru. To keep him quiet, Kou D 9kReads8.5Score90414d adds

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    This urban romance novel is also quite good. It's objective and realistic, portraying a boy who wants to make his way in the world as kind, honest, selfless, and fearless. Although he has some minor flaws, they don't detract from the fact that he's a good man. The entire story perfectly showcases the growth of a grassroots boy and is definitely worth reading!

32. 182 舅 My Uncle Is Qi Tongwei, and We Go on a Joyride from the Start with Gao Qilan! 舅舅祁同伟，开局带高启兰狂飙！ Wood and Water Years木水年华Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted People's Justice + The Knockout + Icebreaking Action... An accident brings Xu Chaoyang to a world where different TV dramas have merged. From the start, he meets Gao Qilan. In this world, Brother Qiang begs him to become his brother-in-law, while Uncle Dong cheerfully pulls him in as a partner in the Tazhai gang. Gao Yuliang willingly regards him as his sole successor, and Ma Yunbo personally guides him up the rank 21.4kReads9.2Score1.6k14d adds
33. 183 提 Promotion 提拔 Yuyang Squire渔阳员外Urban5.9M WordsCompleted “Are kings, nobles, generals, and ministers born to their stations?” Chen Sheng's cry was also the spark in the heart of our protagonist, who came from a family of poor peasants three generations deep. He was once an obscure chauffeur, but his diligence and concern for ordinary people caught the eye of a perceptive female leader. He advanced carefully, making his way through an elite workplace and enduring trial after trial. He got along with people from every side, yet never lost sight of his p 36.1kReads8.3Score3.1k14d adds
34. 184 王 Wang Baolai's Carefree Life 王宝来的逍遥人生 Lao Fei老非Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Wang Baolai, a born-and-raised villager, stumbled into extraordinary luck with women, and from then on he was surrounded by more beauties than he could handle. A family secret recipe not only helped him lead his fellow villagers to prosperity, but also propelled him to success in life. He is a master healer who saves lives, as well as a martial arts expert who fights injustice... 17.9kReads8.6Score1.4k14d adds
35. 185 金 A Golden Radiance, Book 21 金辉万丈第21本书 Brilliant as the Sun金辉万丈Urban537k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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    These are all about power. The first one is a very realistic novel about officialdom that is currently being serialized. The second and third ones are about collusion between officials and businessmen. The fourth one tells the story of poor people struggling. Each one is very realistic and the stories are very exciting.

36. 186 红 A Red-Blooded Official's Rise to Power 红色军转官场逆袭 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Lin Ning was born into a privileged family, but turned down their support to leave the military as the special forces soldier “Mountain Hawk,” determined to start from the bottom and build his career from scratch. He places first in the provincial civil service exam, only to have someone take his spot and be sent to the logistics department. He quietly bides his time in the face of injustice, takes over public complaints and petitions, and uses the role as the start of his comeback. When he is 11.6kReads7.4Score1.2k14d adds

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    Isn't that right?

37. 187 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. 10.7kReads9.1Score1.6k14d adds
38. 188 女 The Female Police Chief’s Shocking Case 女局长之惊天大案 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban1.5M WordsOngoing This novel seamlessly blends political intrigue, criminal investigation and suspense, and realist literature. Liu Shuyun is caught in an astonishing scheme. It is a contest with no equal! Three factions are vying for power on this island. There is an underground hangar spanning five levels, and a “teacher” who has never shown their face. Gao Han’s investigation goes beyond clearing his fiancée’s name. He must also uncover the truth behind his father’s “fake death.” As the blades of political int 17.3kReads8.1Score1.1k14d adds

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    Look, look! The pinnacle of power.

39. 189 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 16Reads8.5Score—14d adds
40. 190 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... 2.1kReads8.5Score10514d adds
41. 191 机 The Female Official 机关女干部 Xiaoxiao Gou'er Lingdang晓晓狗儿铃当Modern Romance1.5M WordsOngoing A serious novel about officialdom that faces reality and holds firm to its principles. There's no simplistic division between “black and white,” only the real compromises and choices of life within the system. Here you'll find solid engineering details, meticulous criminal investigations, moving relationships, and steadfast faith. The story follows Lin Ruxi and Shen Chan as they work side by side to break through deadlocks and uphold justice amid the politics, reform, and personal struggles of Q 7.9kReads7.9Score61214d adds
42. 192 影 Film and TV: Signing In, Starting with The Knockout 影视：从狂飙开始签到 Zha Niu吒牛Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted [The Knockout + Single Female Lead Meng Yu + the Myriad Worlds] Business in the early stages, politics later on. Wang Yi transmigrates into the world of The Knockout from the start and obtains a sign-in System. Adopted by Meng Dehai, he grows up alongside Meng Yu and An Xin. To keep Meng Yu from becoming depressed and Meng Dehai from being brought down in the future, he knows all too well how things will unfold! He earns his first fortune with video game cheats! He starts a company, brings in Le —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Note] The world is a turbulent place, and Xiaoyao Ke will take you on a journey through the myriad realms of the mortal world. 1) ✨The official ladder has ten steps to the heavens, each step more difficult than the last. Wang Hongtao, through sheer hard work, becomes the county magistrate's secretary, thus beginning his magnificent journey in the officialdom. This is the story of a small man climbing the ladder of power through his own abilities; it is a legend in the officialdom (🌟Our Secretary Hongtao has now been promoted to provincial governor). 2) ✨Many hope their sons will become dragons, but few hope their fathers will become dragons. The reason is simple: fear of father and son! When you have a reborn son, can you swallow your pride and humbly ask him for advice? The official path is rugged and uneven, and interests reign supreme in the officialdom. Therefore, having a reliable ally on the official path is crucial, and who can surpass the bond between father and son? And 👀How far can a father and son go on the official path with mutual support? (A rare dual-protagonist story) 3) ✨The officialdom is a turbulent sea, and the political arena is full of unpredictable storms. One wrong step and you're on the throne, surrounded by piles of bones. How will a reborn nobody continue to move forward on this path forged of bones? And how will Zhou Yi, a young policeman, carve out his own unique official career with the help of his memories, rising rapidly through the ranks?

43. 193 风EN Dragon City: Winds of Change 风起龙城 Wei Jie伪戒Urban3.4M WordsCompleted Sixty years after global disaster, the Little Freeze has ended. Governments across the living zones begin reclaiming large stretches of unadministered land awaiting development, reorganizing resources and ushering in a full-scale recovery. These twenty years are also known as the “Golden Twenty Years.” It's a dazzling new age: new zones rise one after another, politics sets the stage while capital puts on a show, and ambitious schemers are everywhere. Heroes and strongmen, treacherous warlords a 33.3kReads9.5Score3.9k14d adds
44. 194 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 9kReads8.5Score83814d adds

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    Highly rated novels with strong logical thinking and engaging content.

45. 195 官 The Pinnacle of the Official Road: Three Parts Jiangning, Step by Step on Thin Ice 官路巅峰之三分江宁：步步惊心 Zhang Dali, Bursting with Bullish Energy牛气冲天的张大力Urban126k WordsCompleted Jiangning is divided three ways: the Zhang family holds power, the Bao family controls the money, and the Chen family runs the show. Everyone has met someone who came from the bureaucracy. A pit every three steps, a trap every five. No one has ever made it out of this game of Jiangning alive. Lin Bai tells Liu Xin: If the whole world betrays you, I'll betray the whole world for you. This book is for everyone in the system who lies awake, restless and turning over in bed. For those forced to ben 124Reads—Score—14d adds
46. 196 重 Reborn: An Ordinary Career in Government 重生之平凡官路 Leisurely Little Orange悠闲的橘子啊Urban320k WordsCompleted Xu Wen was once a minor deputy section-level official, an ordinary grassroots worker with no connections. He was fixated on getting promoted, but never managed to achieve it. Then he suddenly returned to the day he first joined the workforce. Determined to live well and make up for his past regrets, he never expected that, little by little, he would rise to the heights he had once admired from afar. —Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    They're all pretty good and worth a try; I've personally tested them.

47. 197 浪 The Prodigal Returns: I Can See the Future 浪子回头：我能预见未来 Bai Ling白灵Urban4.1M WordsOngoing The short drama of the same name, I Can See the Future: The Prodigal's Return, premieres on Hongguo on December 6. On his way to get a divorce, Lin Ming finally realized what a bastard he'd been his whole life! He couldn't change the fact that he was getting divorced, but he unexpectedly gained the ability to foresee the future! Rising prices, volatile real estate, stock market fluctuations, global trends... he can handle them all with ease! Years later, a reporter interviews Lin Ming: “You're n 19.2kReads9.1Score1.3k14d adds

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    They're all really good, watch with confidence.

48. 198 重 Back on the Road to Office: Making Waves in Legal and Political Circles 重走官途之在政法圈风生水起 Wei Taiyue魏太岳Urban669k WordsCompleted First, there are no melodramatic plots built around a reborn protagonist’s foreknowledge. The story closely reflects the realities of officialdom, with strong logic and a clear central plot. Second, it fills a gap in rebirth novels by exploring legal and political subject matter, offering an in-depth look at political maneuvering and rhetorical tactics from within the legal and political system. Third, it avoids the multiple-heroines trope. Most rebirth stories feature several heroines, which fe 397Reads5.5Score—14d adds

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    This book is also quite good. Before his rebirth, the protagonist was the deputy director of the Department of Justice. He became a victim of factional struggles. After his rebirth, he started from scratch as a staff member of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission. He punched his former boss who had manipulated him and kicked the domineering deputy secretary. He gradually rose to power and gained control of the capital. He faced the factional struggles of the past again. Let's see how he handles them with ease and moves between the various factions.

49. 199 名 In the Name of the People: I Take Over Qi Tongwei's Body, and the Handong University Crew Answers to Me 名义：魂穿祁同伟汉大帮我说了算 No Love in This World, Crossing the Mortal Realm人间无爱渡红尘Male-Channel Fanfiction1.8M WordsCompleted Transmigrating into In the Name of the People as Qi Tongwei, he starts by punching Liang Lu and kicking Liang Ping. In this life, I, Qi Tongwei, will not kneel. Whether it's Liang Lu or Liang Qunfeng, don't even think you can make me bow my head again! In Handong, what I say goes! 14.6kReads7.0Score67414d adds

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    A good book worth reading

50. 200 名 In the Name of the People: Judging Handong and Saving Qi Tongwei 名义：审判汉东拯救祁同伟 No Love in This World, Crossing the Mortal Realm人间无爱渡红尘Male-Channel Fanfiction680k WordsCompleted Liu Xiaofan, the son of a farmer, transmigrates into the world of In the Name of the People and awakens the [Justice Tribunal] System. Using the System, he exposes the wanton abuse of power and corruption in Handong's officialdom, the temptations of money and beautiful women, and the darkness hidden from public view! He'll use the System to help Qi Tongwei rise to the provincial level, creating a win-win situation where they both advance together. Liang Qunfeng, Chen Yanshi, Gao Yuliang, Li Daka 4.1kReads6.8Score10014d adds

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