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1. 151 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 105.9kReads8.6Score11kShelves
2. 152 官 In the Political Arena, Fighting Corruption Is for the People 官场之反腐是为了人民 Little A Jun PICC小啊军PICCUrban823k WordsCompleted From the officials’ roster corruption case in Xiling Province to the corn and vegetable project in Qiangui Province, a series of corruption cases harmed the interests of the people. As a discipline inspection official, Zhong Xiaohua handles each case meticulously and calmly, steadily increasing his authority while always protecting the people’s interests from harm. He makes serving the people his foremost duty. 6Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 153 站 The Road to Standing Tall 站立的路 Gan Chenghe甘城何Urban3.8M WordsOngoing Eighteen-year-old Hua Mingqing leaves the army and returns to his hometown, carrying excellent results but also the disappointment of seeing his dream of becoming an officer fall apart. He comes back to a rural home that is still mired in poverty. Faced with this turning point in his life, he is lost for a time, but with encouragement from his high school teacher, he decides to change his fate through the college entrance exam and make the leap of a carp over the dragon gate... 2.7kReads6.8Score186Shelves

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   The protagonist, unwilling to live an ordinary life, strives to get into university for further studies, takes over a struggling machinery factory, gradually adjusts his business strategy, develops the industry, and steadily progresses along each step of the way.

4. 154 孤 A Lonely Boat on a Cold River: Twenty Years Adrift in the Sea of Officialdom 孤舟寒江：官海沉浮二十年 The Fish That Got Away漏网子非鱼Modern Romance152k WordsOngoing In the height of summer in 2005, three young people who had earned government trainee placements after graduating from a provincial capital university in eastern China embarked on their own political careers in different corners of Hongjiang County, Yangchuan City. Gu Lisheng, born into a poor family, plunged straight into Qingshiling Township, the poorest in the county. In a leaky storeroom and along muddy mountain roads, he held fast to his burning desire to serve the people, becoming a hands- —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Three young people set off from the rural fields, only to part ways halfway through their journey. One remained devoted to the people, another to his future, and the third trapped himself in an abyss. A realistic novel that thoroughly depicts the growth and moral decay of officials at the grassroots level.

5. 155 重 Reborn in 1998: I Take My Dad into Politics 重生98：我带老爸闯仕途 Salted Fish Who Doesn't Want to Work不想上班咸鱼鱼Urban1.6M WordsOngoing A new work is here! 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! 65.4kReads9.2Score4.5kShelves

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   This is awesome!

6. 156 重 Reborn in 1988: A Small-Town Cadre's Defiance of Fate 重生1988小镇干部的逆天改命 Overlapping Genes重叠基因Urban157k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Lin Chen’s life plunged into darkness after he was framed. Reborn, he faces the impoverished countryside and undercurrents of officialdom once more. Watch him use his past-life experience to navigate policy and people’s hearts; See how he rises from a suppressed newcomer at the grassroots level to a ruthless force stirring the tide of reform, forging a path to wealth and success in officialdom in the 1980s! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Starting as a township-level civil servant and climbing the ranks step by step, this is a vividly depicted novel about officialdom. The plot is realistic and engaging, making it one of the best novels about officialdom.

7. 157 官 A Trap Within a Trap in the Halls of Power 官场局中局 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Urban537k WordsCompleted [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 1.3kReads8.7Score128Shelves

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   A Game Within a Game, A Player Within a Game

8. 158 冮 Gangcheng Storm 冮城风暴 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Mystery414k WordsCompleted [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 346Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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   I recommend this book to everyone.

9. 159 潜 Lying Low on a Lonely Island 潜伏孤岛 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Urban126k WordsCompleted 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
10. 160 星 Interstellar Black Hole 星际黑洞 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Sci-Fi & Apocalypse231k WordsCompleted [Sci-fi + apocalypse + spaceflight + cosmic exploration + interstellar + black holes] Liu Weiqiang wakes from a long slumber to discover he is aboard the Shenzhou 88 spacecraft. Beside him is a talking dog, and the two set off on an incredible interstellar journey... Earth-like planets, planets that dance for joy, mysterious distress signals, the stars of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl, fragments of spacetime, stellar explosions, portals, two Bai Ling, life on Earth devastated beyond recognition: h 19Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 161 激 Fierce Resistance War 激情抗战 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Urban271k WordsCompleted [Alternate history + transmigration + heroes + espionage + behind enemy lines + the spirit of Bright Sword + multiple heroines + revenge] Shen Guohui, a police academy student, transmigrates to Jinling in 1937 while visiting the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall. Enraged, he kills Iwane Matsui, the Japanese army's supreme commander. With help from Jiang Dan, his family's tutor, he escapes the residence and runs into Luo Manyun, Chen Gang, and other Nationalist special forces operatives planning an 66Reads8.1Score—Shelves
12. 162 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 110Reads—Score—Shelves

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13. 163 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... 5.4kReads7.3Score333Shelves
14. 164 官 Officialdom: The Road to Triumph Against All Odds 官场：披荆斩棘之路 Yu Ming Huohuo于命火火Urban614k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + no System + no rebirth] A career in officialdom is a thorny road, and countless people strive to get ahead on it. As the saying goes, doing a good job matters less than being born into the right family. For an ordinary person with no connections to make their way through the thorns, the only option is to seize every opportunity. Chen Feng is one of those who knows how to seize an opportunity. He cuts his way through the obstacles and keeps moving forward… 370Reads6.8Score102Shelves
15. 165 重 Reborn on My Divorce Day: My Plan Shocks the World 重生离婚之日：我的计划震撼全球 A Disciple of Gonggong共工门下行走Urban363k WordsOngoing Dongfang Ze was reborn on the day of his divorce. From then on, he began a life with every advantage, winning the favor of Jiang Caiwei, the daughter of a powerful, prestigious family. Starting from the bottom, he fought his way through a world of ruthless power struggles, eventually rising to become a powerful regional official. Along the way, he plotted every move from behind the scenes, guided his family as they made a fortune in Western financial markets, and built a super-conglomerate. He i —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist is reborn on the day of his divorce, beginning an extraordinary life. He wins the favor of a wealthy heiress and rises from the bottom to become a powerful regional official. He reaps the rewards of American finance, develops the lithography machine and chip industries, contributes to national rejuvenation, and shocks the world!

16. 166 宦 Love Amid the Corridors of Power 宦海情途 Boil the Sea into Salt煮海为盐Urban1.0M WordsOngoing 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 14.2kReads7.6Score1.2kShelves

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    This one is good.

17. 167 大 The Dragon's Successor 大龙接班人 Eastern Red Casanova东方红情圣Urban1.3M WordsOngoing Campus romance + political intrigue + military affairs + powerful connections The protagonist, Zhou Ziqing, was taken away by an old Taoist priest when he was just a month old and taught various skills. At eighteen, he came down from the mountain and became “invincible,” possessing martial arts, medical expertise, and exceptional intelligence. He also navigates the political arena, takes part in extensive military operations, and lays out comprehensive business strategies, all on an epic scale. 311Reads8.4Score137Shelves

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    The male protagonist, barely a month old, was taken to a mountain by an old Taoist priest to be taught martial arts. At eighteen, he descended the mountain to begin his invincible life journey… A novel story combining military strategy, campus romance, political intrigue, and powerful connections, the plot is full of twists and turns and rich content. The male protagonist, Zhou Ziqing, is a man of both literary and martial talents. After graduating from university, he enters the officialdom, climbing step by step to the pinnacle of power. Under his leadership, the Great Dragon embarks on a great path of revival, ultimately becoming the world's strongest power. The female protagonist, Lü Wenya, is gentle, considerate, and kind, always silently supporting Ziqing from behind.

18. 168 平 From Secretary to the Top Leader, Rising to Great Heights 平步青云从一把手秘书开始 Boil the Sea into Salt煮海为盐Urban44k WordsOngoing 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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    This book is good.

19. 169 官 The Officialdom Showdown: One Decisive Battle for the Top Spot 官场风云，对局，决胜一把手 Little Lailai, Big Lanelan小赖赖大懒懒Urban172k WordsOngoing The leader who had placed great hopes in Chen Mo was investigated, and Chen Mo was implicated as well. As if that weren’t enough, his girlfriend cheated on him right in front of him, and petty backstabbers blocked his career path. At the darkest moment of his life, Chen Mo refused to stay silent and was forced to fight back against the odds. To save his leader and uncover the truth, Chen Mo joined the provincial Party committee’s inspection team on secondment, with the support of his former supe —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is definitely a great book. The content is exciting, explosive, and full of realistic plot twists. This is the new book I'm most excited about.

20. 170 人 Rising Through the Ranks of Officialdom! 人在官场：步步攀升！ Brothers of the Heavenly Emperor天帝兄弟Urban1.4M WordsCompleted Lin Feng was too honest, so his career never advanced. His wife, Zhang Meina, left him for money. Faced with a woman's betrayal and the indifference of friends and family, Lin Feng finally saw the harsh realities of society for what they were. Then, unexpectedly, a major opportunity came his way: Secretary Huang transferred him to Xincheng County to serve as the county Party committee secretary. 664Reads8.8Score182Shelves

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    Absolutely a classic, extremely good.

21. 171 官 Officialdom: Swimming Against the Tide 官场：逆流而上 A Mustard Seed in the Vast Sea沧海之芥Urban854k WordsOngoing Lu Chuan came first in both the written and interview exams for a civil service position, but shady dealings landed him in a remote mountain village, and his girlfriend married someone else. See how Lu Chuan holds fast to his conscience amid power struggles and conspiracies, follows the fire in his heart that drives him to stand up for the people, carves a path through the mud of grassroots life, and climbs step by step to the pinnacle of power. 28.5kReads8.3Score1.6kShelves

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22. 172 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 1.8kReads9.3Score208Shelves
23. 173 正 The Path of an Upright Official 正道官途 Hu Zhou Xiao Hami胡周小哈密Urban1.1M WordsOngoing “Ten days without going out, a year without going out, … a lifetime without going out.” The jianghu is full of deep affection! To honor a promise and repay a debt of gratitude, Xiang Nanshun unexpectedly steps into a tangled predicament. Rising from the grassroots to become mired in a whirlpool of power and desire, he thinks he will spend his life trapped in backroom dealings, yet he always holds to three principles: never betray his original commitment to the right path, never conceal even a fr 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Tea Room Horror: A manila envelope was handed to her; the moment she opened it, Zheng Shanmei's face turned deathly pale and she was drenched in cold sweat.

24. 174 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! 6.4kReads8.8Score442Shelves

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25. 175 让 You Start Me at the Grassroots, So I Transfer to the Provincial Party Compound 让你基层干起，你转投进省委大院 Orange, You’ll Never Get Enough橙子你爱不完Urban1.0M WordsCompleted A thrilling power fantasy where the protagonist never takes a loss. Politics is like business: what matters is your ability, your connections, and which circles you belong to. Reborn in 2008 and back at the starting point of his life as a college graduate, Ji Weidong chooses a different path and makes the phone call he never made in his previous life... 1.5kReads7.0Score127Shelves
26. 176 选 The Fast Track to the Top 选调生之青云直上 The Man Who Rides a Wolf骑狼的汉子Urban2.3M WordsOngoing “Zhi” represents steadfast resolve and lofty ambitions, while “Lin” evokes blessings spread far and wide, nourishing all things. After earning his doctorate, Zhang Zhilin becomes the ultimate civil servant! The grassroots are both a crucible and a melting pot. Watch as a commoner tempers himself in the fire of grassroots work, turning his trials into poetry and forging himself into gold as he climbs step by step to the pinnacle of power! 99.5kReads8.3Score7.4kShelves
27. 177 王 Wang Hongtao's Lost Youth 王鸿涛逝去的青春 The Man Who Rides a Wolf骑狼的汉子6k WordsCompleted Wang Hongtao’s Lost Youth 733Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 178 心 State of Mind! 心境！ Soul of the Mind心境之魂Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsOngoing (Eloquent writing + xuanhuan fantasy + suspense + supernatural + spiritual cultivation + ordinary-person progression + no System + no clichés + no invincibility + no mindless characters) Wu Jing, a young herb gatherer from Qingshi Town, falls off a cliff and attains sudden insight, glimpsing the secret of a century-long lifespan! But the road to longevity is filled with deadly dangers. The stunning heiress he treats has an ancient heart demon sealed inside her; the Daoist temple he joins conceal 138Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 179 仕 The Pinnacle of Public Service: Starting at a Township Government Office 仕途巅峰：从乡镇事业单位开始 A Dream at Pianqiao偏桥一梦Urban330k WordsOngoing Chen Bo was a college graduate from the countryside who couldn't find a job after graduation. At last, he managed to get a position at a township government institution. Since he had majored in Chinese and had a decent writing ability, the office needed someone to draft documents, and his superiors began to rely on him. But one night, he witnessed something he shouldn't have seen, and was sidelined from then on. He spent decades working quietly at the township office, reaching his forties still 7Reads6.1Score—Shelves
30. 180 官 The Road to Office: Bai Yongnian and the Missing Trillion in Embezzled Funds 官梯：白永年与消失的千亿赃款 One-of-a-Kind Old Ba别具一格的老捌Urban1.8M WordsCompleted [This story is entirely fictional] From humble beginnings to seizing power, he climbs the ladder by outmaneuvering plots and schemes, crushing the petty opportunists who kick others when they are down and making the powerful men who stab him in the back regret it. Every step up the official ladder is fraught with danger, but with extraordinary strategic brilliance, he overcomes each crisis and rises higher and higher. Everyone who once looked down on him will bow before him. Power is a double-ed 3.8kReads7.9Score308Shelves
31. 181 借 Demoted from My Secondment, I Went from Lying Flat on the Side to a Bright Political Future 借调被退，从副业躺平到仕途青云 Wuxia Traces侠迹Urban271k WordsOngoing He was temporarily assigned as a secretary to the County Party Committee Office, then got himself sent back. He meant to lie flat, but his gorgeous girlfriend’s mother panicked… She personally taught him the ways of officialdom and used every trick to force him to get ahead. 6Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 182 青 The Long Road to the Azure Clouds 青云漫漫路 Jue Jue觉珏Urban642k 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! 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A good novel about officialdom, rich in content and with an exciting plot. Take a look.

33. 183 重 Reborn in the Officialdom: In My Previous Life, I Was a Jianghu Big Shot 重生官场之上一世我是江湖大佬 Forty Quanzi四十权子Urban495k WordsCompleted [Reborn amid the twists and turns of officialdom + a distinctive and original plot + powerful allies from the start + everything under control + a heavenly beauty and a perfect match + climbing ever higher, step by step] In his previous life, Chu Yifeng returned to Longcheng after five years as a special forces reconnaissance soldier. He saved Bao Yubo, a powerful underworld boss, and was swept into a maelstrom. Step by step, he entered the criminal underworld and became a crime lord, ruling his 331Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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    Chu Yifeng, who served as a special reconnaissance soldier for five years, was a mafia boss in his previous life. After being reborn, he first worked as a driver and bodyguard for a mayor of a third-generation Red Army family, then befriended a top-tier family's military general, eliminated corrupt officials to obtain hundreds of millions in start-up capital, and guided a mafia boss to launder his money and establish a real estate empire. With his precognitive abilities, he stepped onto the path to heaven step by step. [Top Post][Heart][Follow]

34. 184 扭 Turning the Tide: I Turn Around and Pass the County Party Office Exam 扭转乾坤：我转身考上县委办 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban901k WordsCompleted Ye Guoqiang was beaten to death by men sent by Mayor Fang of Longgang Town. After being reborn, he happened to save Wu Xiaomin, the granddaughter of Wu Zhenhua, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee. This novel blends transmigration, modern life, officialdom, political science, economics, philosophy, human nature, and the art of governing. Every plot point is carefully laid out, with danger at every turn, so you’ll need to use your wits as you read. Amid the struggle between good an 182Reads5.9Score—Shelves
35. 185 喜 The Angler's 8th Book 喜欢摸鱼的的第8本书 The Nine-Tailed Fox Who Loves Slacking Off喜欢摸鱼的九尾狐Sci-Fi & Apocalypse373k WordsOngoing A meteor shower from beyond the skies brought a bio-virus that swept across the globe and crippled electronic devices. Modern civilization collapsed overnight. The apocalypse arrived. The land was overrun by the walking dead, and anguished cries rang through the skies. As everyone sank into despair and chaos, Qin Zheng, a deputy county magistrate assigned to a remote county, became the only leader there capable of taking charge. The trials of his career and the wisdom he had gained over two life 1.8kReads8.3Score101Shelves

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    The situation began. "He's awake! County Chief Qin is awake!" With a joyful shout, Qin Zheng opened his eyes. Immediately afterwards, a feeling of strength, as if he could punch a bull to death, filled his entire body. Qin Zheng's heart trembled. He clearly remembered, he clearly remembered, that he had been in a coma with a high fever, so weak that he could hardly even turn over.

36. 186 重 Back to the 1990s: A Clash of Ambitions on the Road to Power 重返90之官路争锋 Black Horse River黑马河Urban840k WordsCompleted Zhu Zhen, a successful businessman, unexpectedly returned to the 1990s. Now middle-aged, he became a county magistrate. He thought he would finally be able to enjoy life, but soon discovered that he still had plenty of problems to deal with. Just as when he ran a company, he had to worry about the daily needs of a whole group of people, secure projects and oversee construction. Everything he did was for the county’s economic development, and he truly put the public interest above his own. As his 500Reads6.3Score—Shelves
37. 187 官 Rising Against the Odds in Officialdom: This Secretary Is a Little Ruthless 官途逆袭，这个秘书有点狠 Should I Turn Back at the South Wall?南墙回不回Urban1.3M WordsCompleted A frame-up wrecked his career. After a lifetime of ups and downs, he has learned just how vicious people can be. Qin Chuan returns to the rainy night when his tragedy began. Everyone who schemed against him still thinks he's the same obedient, compliant secretary. Having suffered once, he is no longer naive or softhearted. He faces the turbulent undercurrents head-on, coolly countering the schemes coming at him from every direction. Watch as he navigates the storms of officialdom, plans every mo 23.3kReads8.1Score2.3kShelves
38. 188 官 The Official Road, Starting at Level Three 官道，从三段开始 Mr. Fishjoy鱼乐先生Urban512k WordsOngoing My name is Bu Qingyun. (I hold a senior government post and have a fortune worth over a hundred million.) Let me tell you a secret. Ever since I was in elementary school, entering politics has been the light of my ideals and the flame of my ambition. It was buried in my heart like a seed, ready to take root and sprout as soon as the soil was right... 18.6kReads7.6Score2.9kShelves

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    I highly recommend novels about rising through the ranks from the bottom; these are realistic fiction novels.

39. 189 浮 Under Currents in a Floating World 浮世潜流 Fortune and Blessings福禄善庆Urban343k WordsCompleted A You is a brilliant top student who graduated with a law degree. Rising from the grassroots and fighting in the halls of government, he throws himself into the battle against corruption in the name of fairness and justice. Along the way, he experiences love and hate, the dangers of the world, and a life full of ups and downs. He asks only to find a little peace amid the bustle of the world, but that has become difficult to achieve. All he can do is navigate the hidden currents beneath the surfa 117Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Officialdom novels, starting from the grassroots level.

40. 190 破 Breaking Free: The Road to Rising Through the Ranks 破茧：官阶成长之路 Black Tie领带黑色Urban523k WordsCompleted No being reborn, no wish fulfillment, no NTR, no golden finger. Through hard work, ordinary man Rao Cheng writes his way through the journey of a grassroots official breaking free of his cocoon, revealing the warmth and wisdom of grassroots governance. This is not only a story of an official’s growth, but also a realistic guide to grassroots governance. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is all that's left.

41. 191 离 After My Divorce, an Owl Helped Me Rule the World 离婚后，猫头鹰带我权倾天下 Nowhere to Settle無處安放Urban1.0M WordsCompleted He lost his job in middle age, and his seven-year marriage also came to an end. Lin Zhijie got a firsthand taste of what it meant to be “a middle-aged man who’s worth less than a dog.” His property and savings were all seized by his domineering, ruthless socialite wife. Just as Lin Zhijie was left homeless and sleeping beneath a bridge, he unexpectedly saved a talking owl. After that, Lin Zhijie entered politics, rising smoothly from an archival clerk at a neighborhood office to the very top. Be 4.8kReads7.6Score461Shelves

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    This novel, set in the officialdom, has been adapted into an audiobook version.

42. 192 光 The Road to Light: Reputation 光明之路：名义 White Bird Island白鸟岛Male-Channel Fanfiction381k WordsOngoing At the age of twenty-six, Lin Feng chose the hardest road. He concealed his illustrious family background and started out in Luquan Township, the most remote part of Beiyue Province. Everyone thought this PhD had come to “pad his résumé” before moving on. He made his way through the muddy countryside, the tangled intrigues of the county seat, and the turbulent undercurrents of the city. For nine years, he kept his head down and worked hard, advancing from the countryside to the provincial govern —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist, a selected graduate, is assigned to a remote township. Intending to perform his duties diligently at the grassroots level, he discovers a huge secret hidden behind a mining accident that occurred years ago. Local power has been entrenched for years, wielding absolute power. He withstands immense pressure to uncover the truth, gradually dispelling the fog of mystery and remaining true to his original aspiration to uphold justice for the people.

43. 193 重 Reborn in the World of In the Name of the People 重生人民的名义世界 Author Chen Ran作者陈然Male-Channel Fanfiction406k WordsCompleted Chen Ran is reborn into the world of In the Name of the People. The story begins with him as Secretary Dakang's secretary. The pacing is slow and understated, and Chen Ran is somewhat ahead of his time in his thinking. He stays out of political struggles and focuses on developing the economy. 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Full of unexpected twists and turns

44. 194 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 1.4kReads6.7Score102Shelves

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    This book is really well written.

45. 195 官 Lost in the Political Arena: Love Versus Career 官场迷途：爱情与前程的较量 One Degree Below Zero 519零下一度519Urban250k WordsCompleted When Ling Mohan, a government official, opened the diary left behind by his colleague Su Qing, these words were written in bold on the title page: “You think you’re holding a gorgeous rose, but it’s really a thorn drenched in poison.” 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the vortex of power, every move he made in the political game stirred up ripples of underlying emotions; in the maze of romance, every entanglement of hidden feelings quietly rewrote the balance of his career.

46. 196 机 The Bitter and Sweet of Bureaucracy 机关的苦辣酸甜 One Degree Below Zero 519零下一度519Urban582k WordsCompleted This story follows Lu Zhenyu, a brilliant graduate of a prestigious university. After joining the government, he finds that he cannot shake his scholarly nature. As he struggles with the clash between ideals and reality, see how he experiences the bitter and sweet sides of life in the bureaucracy. 19Reads6.5Score—Shelves
47. 197 重 Back on the Political Career Path 重走政途 The Cat Who Meows Too Much乱喵的猫Urban2.3M WordsCompleted A new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 342Reads6.8Score189Shelves

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    (Rebirth + Political Career + Single Female Lead) Minimal romance, no female companions, no harem. High-ranking official Ren Zhengxi, executed for murder and corruption, unexpectedly reincarnates before his political career begins. He decides to repent and return to politics. Relying on his memories from his previous life, he plans for national development, gaining a deeper understanding of officialdom as he rises in rank.

48. 198 重EN Rebirth: With Boundless Power Behind Me, I'm Done with Officialdom 重生：背景权势通天，不再入官场 Ordinary Man, One Sword凡人一剑Urban266k WordsOngoing [Tycoon] + [Unbeatable family background] + [Entrepreneurship] + [Laid-back daily life] + [The allure of power] + [Family bonds] A top-tier heir, reborn with only one desire: to lie flat. From investing in Tencent to founding a company worth tens of billions, he effortlessly became the richest man in the world. Bored, he built up his own power, taking a page from the neighboring peninsula. Along the way, he also helped his father rise to the very top, ensuring his father kept getting promoted. H 1Reads6.6Score—Shelves
49. 199 高 High Martial: With an Invincible Background, How Am I the Villain? 高武：背景无敌的我，居然是反派 Time to Eat吃饭饭Urban982k WordsOngoing [High martial arts + System + villain + hot-blooded + sign-in + summoning + face-slapping + power fantasy] Lin Fan transmigrated to a high-martial-arts world and obtained an invincible cheat System that randomly awarded prizes through sign-ins. His first sign-in gave him the Sun God. The Martial Saint Guan Yu as his bodyguard, the bloodline of a divine dragon, god-tier cultivation techniques... Lin Fan also discovered that his family members were all bi 6.5kReads8.1Score414Shelves
50. 200 我 My Rise Through the Ranks 我的官场升迁记 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban225k WordsCompleted [Superpowers + Comeback + Inspirational + Political Intrigue + Inspirational + Feel-Good Power Fantasy] After Liang Zhiyuan was suppressed and jumped into a lake to end his life, Heaven granted him a second chance. Suddenly gifted with X-ray vision, telescopic sight, super hearing, and mind reading, Liang decides to work his hardest to win back his dignity. By chance, he earns Director Wu’s appreciation. The story of Liang Zhiyuan will brighten your outlook on life! 583Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Amazing! It's really good.

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