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Officialdom Is Like a Chess Game 官场如棋
There is no straight road through life, especially when it comes to being an official. Hao Xiaodong spent many years navigating the political arena before gradually understanding its many hidden rules. Now, following his novel The Way to Promotion, a new story is here for readers. Join us as we witness another kind of life in the world of officialdom.
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- 2 Tides of the Political Sea 宦海浮沉 No cheating spouse At the end of the day, every rule follows one fundamental principle: the strongest force gets to decide. This is the “meta-rule,” the rule that determines all other rules. The martial world isn’t all about fighting and killing; it’s about human relationships and social conventions. The same goes even more so for politics. Chen Bo is drawn into an unwinnable game of chess because of a debt he has no choice but to repay. He thinks he’ll spend the rest of his life in prison, but 249kReads9.5Score27.2kShelves
- 3 Climbing the Ranks and Proving the Way 升官证道 Synopsis: Lu Haoming's son-in-law said, “At government offices in the city, reaching director-general level is already the ceiling for people from farming families like us.” Lu Haoming refuses to believe it. The road to office is beset by countless obstacles. He's too handsome, attracting one beauty after another, and his outspoken nature brings him repeated setbacks. Watch how he breaks through and rises straight to the top. 90kReads9.5Score10.2kShelves
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A Wild Ride to Power: From the Siheyuan to the Pinnacle of Authority 官途狂飙：从四合院走向权力巅峰
A pure political drama, with one female lead and a major anti-corruption campaign. The plot of this book connects seamlessly with Thirty Years in Politics: The Pinnacle of Power. Young Xu Yuanzhou arrives in Chunjiang Province and unleashes an anti-corruption storm across the province!
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- 5 Rising Through the Official Ranks, Starting as a Secretary 官场从秘书开始 When hardship reaches its limit, good fortune follows. With a pure and earnest heart, Zhang Jun gets his lucky break and begins his career on the bench at an institute of traditional Chinese medicine. Skillfully navigating political maneuvering, officialdom, and human relationships, he wins allies at every turn and steadily rises through the ranks. 343.3kReads9.2Score16.9kShelves
- 6 Dongheng: The Road to Power 东恒青云 A meteoric rise to the top! Chu Dongheng, a master's graduate who knows nothing about his birth family and jokes that “my mom and I are our own family,” is the abandoned grandson of a military family. After passing the civil service exam in Jiangdong, he finds that someone else has taken the position he applied for. By chance, he becomes a leader's secretary, beginning his career in politics. With the people's interests as his mission, he advances one steady step at a time toward the pinnacle of 30.8kReads9.2Score3.4kShelves
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The Ups and Downs of the System 体制风云
Wang Yibo had passed the provincial civil service selection exam and expected to serve in a prosperous township. By a twist of fate, however, he was sent to impoverished Shanling Township as a full-time deputy Party secretary. When his career ambitions clash with his belief in serving the people, what will he choose?
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- 8 Officialdom: Demoted, I Reveal My Powerful Background 官场：被贬后，我强大身世曝光 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
- 9 The Pinnacle of Power: A Young Eagle on the Official Path 权利巅峰之官道天骄 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? 28.3kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves
- 10 The Road to Officialdom 官途 Wang Cheng, an ordinary young official at a provincial-level government agency, is unexpectedly chosen to become a senior leader's full-time secretary. From then on, he becomes the leader's right-hand man and embarks on a journey to rise through the ranks… 27.1kReads9.0Score2.3kShelves
- 11 Rising Through the Official Ranks 官路扶摇 In his previous life, after his wife, the deputy town head, divorced him, Cui Xiangdong flew into a rage and made a terrible mistake that haunted him for the rest of his life! Decades later, he inexplicably returns to this crucial moment! Now he must face his wife, the deputy town head, as she asks for a divorce once more. What will he do this time? 75.5kReads9.1Score4.1kShelves
- 12 A Path to Office from Humble Beginnings 寒门仕途 A passionate young man from a humble family, bold and fearless. Reform means reshaping the existing distribution of interests, and is often accompanied by conflict and sacrifice. After graduating from university, Lin Fangzheng starts with a tourism development project in Shantang Village. Navigating a harsh and complicated web of competing interests, he treads carefully along a righteous path fraught with danger… 175Reads9.1Score—Shelves
- 13 The Road to Power 官途 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! 10.2kReads9.1Score992Shelves
- 14 A Life in Politics 仕途人生 After graduating from university, Chen Minghao gave up the chance to stay in the provincial capital and returned with his girlfriend to her hometown, a remote county. To his dismay, his influential parents assigned him to work in a far-flung village. They eventually broke the couple apart by every means at their disposal. Little did they know that Chen Minghao came from a powerful family. With his family's support and his own hard work, he overcame every obstacle and rose swiftly through the ran 19kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves
- 15 Rising to Great Heights 平步青云 Awake, he holds the power of the world; one careless move can ruin the whole game. Drunk, he reclines on a beauty's lap, keeping his mind steady as he makes his moves one by one. Ling Zhiyuan is oppressed by his superior and mocked by a woman he loves, leaving his life at rock bottom. When God closes one door, he is bound to leave another open. Faced with an opportunity that will vanish in a moment, he acts decisively... 22kReads9.1Score761Shelves
- 16 The Pinnacle of Power and Ambition in Officialdom 官场之权欲巅峰 Officialdom is a world of its own. The difference is that one is among the common folk and the other in the halls of power; one is a clash of blades, the other a contest of political schemes and rhetoric. Qin Chuan is a pawn making his way through the ranks. He isn’t obsessed with power, but he must seize every opportunity to rise, whatever the cost, because he carries a heavy duty on his shoulders. 15kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
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A Sophisticated Rogue in Officialdom 官场雅痞
What kind of people does the present age need? People who hold to their principles even when faced with temptation. People who face the surging tide of the times, raise the red flag, and press on through adversity. Li Huaijie is one such idealist. “To go far by proceeding steadily” requires the steadiness of “treating challenges with caution and succeeding through careful planning,” and the vision of “aspiring to great heights.” He has risen from the very bottom, using his actions to embody the
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Shenzhen, Beguiling After Dark 深圳，夜色迷人
A tale of business rivalries and political intrigue set against the backdrop of Shenzhen, following Chen Binnan’s remarkable journey south in pursuit of success. This story is dedicated to all the brothers who have headed south, north, or east to make their way in the world!
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A Sliver of Hope in Desperate Straits 绝境方寸
Adult content! Not suitable for younger readers! [Not a power fantasy] [Dark and oppressive] [Realistic drama] [Serious literature] [A woman's growth] [Modern political scene] [No male lead] [Flight from famine] [Patriotism] [Political intrigue] [Career in government] [Anti-corruption] When natural disasters strike, the country urgently launches the "Westward Migration Plan," and the entire nation embarks on a long journey to flee their homes. Guided by a prophetic dream, the female lead stockpi
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At the Pinnacle of Power: Super Civil Servant 权力巅峰：超级公务员
There are ten ranks in an official career, and every step takes you to a higher level! In my previous life, I spent forty years as a low-ranking civil servant, made a scapegoat and a sacrificial pawn, and only reached the rank of senior staff officer by the time I retired. Now that I’ve been given another life, I must soar straight to the highest heights! Now that I’ve been given another life, I must keep pace with the economic tide! Now that I’ve been given another life, I must do something tan
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- 21 Reborn, I Became the Top Official in a Local Government 重生后，我成了地方一把手 In ancient times, when officials embarked on their careers and took up posts in distant places, they sometimes brought along a handwritten booklet. It recorded the local customs and notable gentry. Keeping its contents in mind was essential to ensuring a smooth rise through the ranks. It was a kind of "career handbook." 16.9kReads8.8Score908Shelves
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Humiliated at My Divorce Banquet, I Set Sail for a Brighter Future 离婚宴受辱，我的前程自此启航
On the day of his divorce, he endured ridicule and scorn. Everyone thought he would sink into despair, unaware that after lying low for so long, he was about to begin a whole new chapter in life. Free of the shackles of his past, he keeps his feet on the ground and breaks through prejudice with his own abilities. Through wind and rain, he presses forward step by step. The era that belongs to him is about to begin.
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I'm the Discipline Inspector, and Everyone in Showbiz Wants to Kill Me! 我！纪检委，娱乐圈都想刀了我！
[Parallel world + cleaning up the entertainment industry + tremendously satisfying + overflowing with positive energy + breakneck pacing] [Don't compare this to real life.] In a parallel world, the entertainment industry is rife with excesses, and celebrities run wild. A special agency, the Entertainment Oversight Department, is established. Luo Jing, who transmigrated to this world, becomes its first director. But nobody cares about the department. It has no support from anyone. It can't touch
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- 24 The Road to Power: From Betrayal to Commanding the Storm 官路：从遭人背刺到执掌风云 For love, Lu Xiuyuan hid his identity as the heir to a powerful family, rejected his family’s arrangements, and went to a small county town. He came first in the written exam and eagerly expected to land the position, only to be betrayed by his girlfriend, lose his place, and be mocked in public as a nobody with no connections. Fine. If that’s how it is, then I’ll stop pretending. From then on, the winds of change began to blow. The people who once humiliated him finally learned what it meant to 7.4kReads7.8Score654Shelves
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The Red Political Path: The Road to the Top 红色仕途：巅峰之路
[Officialdom➕one heroine➕no System] The road to power has ten tiers, each fraught with danger. Taking charge of Donghai from the start, Zhou Yang advances one step at a time, determined to carve out his own path to success. He rises against the tide with unprecedented momentum and reaches the top. (This is the second book in the series. The first, at 3.2 million words, is complete and can be found on the author's page.)
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- 26 Officialdom: I Rewrote the Script of My Life 官场：我重写了人生剧本 [Traditional Political Intrigue] [One Female Lead] [Begins at a University] Zhou Yang is reborn! This time, he begins his career in government by staying on at the university, rewriting his life and painting a sweeping portrait of an era. (The first novel in the Zhou Yang series) 27kReads9.2Score2kShelves
- 27 A Book from Another World 2 别有洞天2的一本书 It takes brains, and it takes hard work. The road to the summit is lined with both thorns and fragrance. A tale of strategy, political maneuvering, and the wit and ambition needed to rise through the ranks, as well as the triumphs of life. 335Reads8.9Score104Shelves
- 28 The Pinnacle of Political Power: A Great Rejuvenation 权路颠峰：伟大复兴 [Political career + one heroine] The young Shen Xudong from the future accidentally transmigrates into the body of a college student with the same name in the 1980s and is assigned to the county government. He had been set on lying flat, but unexpectedly catches the attention of his superiors and earns their promotions. Drawing on his memories of the future and his broad perspective, he relies on technological innovation and reform to gradually lead the nation onto the path of becoming a powerfu 20.4kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves
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From the Start, I Got Dumped on a Blind Date, and Rose to the Top from Then On 开局相亲被分手我从此青云之上
[No Golden Finger] [No Transmigration] [Single Heroine] [A Rise from the Grassroots] Wang Li fails his college entrance exams, and his father arranges for him to attend a police vocational program. Three years after graduating, he still hasn’t been promoted. Then he gets an opportunity. From then on, he rises rapidly through the ranks. His blind date gets dumped, and Wang Li turns around to become her boss. This is a fictional work set in an imagined world. All people, place names, and events in
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The Second Book by Tan Jian Ting Chao 弹剑听潮的第2本书
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.
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- 31 The Road to Power: The Blade Is Drawn in the Anti-Crime Storm 官途：扫黑风暴之利刃出鞘 23kReads6.8Score1.9kShelves
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Just Got a Government Job and Got Dumped? I Turned Around and Became the County Magistrate's Secretary 刚上岸就分手？反手我成县长秘书
Tags: Politics, Comeback, Veteran, Power Struggles, Face-Slapping In the summer of 2008, just before his transfer out of the military, Lu Hao is abandoned by his girlfriend, Lin Xueer. A twist of fate leads him to rescue Su Ya in a crisis. His abilities earn him a position as her secretary, drawing him into the vortex of power. Lu Hao ventures into the grassroots ranks, gathers evidence, and joins forces with Su Ya to take on local kingpin Zhang Minghai and his interest group. This novel follows
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You're Just a Secretary, So How Are You Advancing Faster Than Your Boss? 你一个秘书，比领导进步还快？
[A power-packed political drama, featured on the bookstore’s overall reading rankings three times] Lin Yi, a senior aide to a powerful leader, is targeted by his enemies and betrayed by his girlfriend. He strikes back hard, exposes a shocking conspiracy, and uses his foresight to make a spectacular comeback!
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- 34 A Grand Vision for Officialdom 官场宏图 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 12.5kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves
- 35 A Career in the County Committee Compound 县委大院之仕途 Yunhu? Xu Yuanzhou's eyes widened in disbelief! Being sent to remote, impoverished Yunhu was neither a promotion in disguise nor a demotion. It counted as a lateral move, but... 25kReads9.3Score2.8kShelves
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A Secretary's Notes: Shadows of Power Behind the Red Walls 秘书手记：红墙内的权力暗影
Just how powerful is a secretary to an important figure? This book takes you into the real world of secretaries. After a college student is rejected while job hunting, an unexpected offer letter changes his fate. He sets out on a career in government...
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The Political Arena: Starting as the Youngest County Magistrate 官场风云：从最年轻县长开始
From a senior leader’s chief secretary to the province’s youngest county magistrate, Zhang Yi had barely taken office when he was hit by a once-in-a-century downpour. A reservoir holding nearly a hundred million cubic meters of water was on the verge of bursting its dam, threatening the lives and property of thousands downstream, and he had not a single soldier at his disposal! Then a highly daring plan suddenly came to mind...
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The Official Road, Starting at Level Three 官道，从三段开始
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...
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- 39 Adoption into the Family 过继 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... 29.9kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves
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Officialdom: The Puppet Wife 官场：提线夫人
Power is the finest puppeteer, and marriage its sharpest strings. Every gift comes with a price quietly attached. When the elegant puppeteer slid the divorce papers in front of Li Mo, he realized he was already standing on the edge of a cliff.
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The Officialdom Game 官奕
My name is Wei Zilong, and I’ve spent my career in government. Through my story, I want to show everyone what the political arena is really like... When you’re in public service, you can’t always control your own fate. If you never weather a storm, how can you ever mature?
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Jade of Passion 艳玉
In the 1980s, Qiu Yuyu, a beautiful young woman from a mountain village, entered city life by chance and embarked on a career in government. But she soon became trapped in a mire of worldly entanglements and twisted romances, unable to pull herself free… The men and women in this story are not bad at heart, and they all had their original ideals. But they could not resist the temptations of worldly desires, and strayed further and further from their paths. In the end, none could avoid the danger
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After I Learned Her Secret, She Took Me to the Civil Affairs Bureau 我知道她的秘密后，她却带我去了民政局
After I Learned Her Secret, She Took Me to the Civil Affairs Bureau
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The Storm of Power 权力风暴
After leaving the military, protagonist Jiang Yunhao embarks on his political career. In his struggles against his rivals, Jiang Yunhao sticks to his principles and never shies away from a challenge. He also frequently surprises people with his strategic skill. In the end, through his own hard work and the recognition of influential leaders, Jiang Yunhao carves out a path of his own to the top.
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- 45 The Pinnacle of Power: Rise and Fall in the World of Politics 权利巅峰之官场浮沉 One heroine + political scheming + progress + serving the people + punishing evil and promoting good + reaching the pinnacle A fast-paced story. Welcome to read! A friendly tip: if you don't enjoy the early, small-scale developments, you can start from Chapter 80. Who gave me this authority? Who stands behind me? Yi Yang pointed to the two flags on the table and said: “The people gave me this authority!” “These two flags stand behind me!” “And the more than 500,000 people in the county!” “How's 71Reads7.6Score—Shelves
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The Realm of Officials 官家天下
First, this is a genuine political novel, written by one of the genre's most experienced authors. The story is logically sound and highly readable. Quality guaranteed! Second, the story starts at the prefecture-level city from the very beginning. The protagonist will not be sent down to the towns and villages. This book will not spend hundreds of chapters at the township level. Third, there is political maneuvering, economic development, satisfying revenge, and, naturally, personal life as well.
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- 47 The Official’s Journey 官场之征途 Three months ago, Ye Qingze graduated from the Chinese department at Kyoto University and was assigned to Xicheng County. The county magistrate immediately took a liking to him and made him his personal secretary at the county government. A rising star in politics seemed poised to shine. But three months later, the county magistrate was arrested, and Ye Qingze, the new favorite at the Xicheng County government, fell into the dust! When the tree falls, the monkeys scatter. When the wall falls, ev 31.4kReads9.0Score2.9kShelves
- 48 Reborn: A Meteoric Rise in Officialdom 重生：官途狂飙 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
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A Family by the Yishui River 沂水河畔一家人
This book tells the story of a large family over nearly a century, from the late Qing dynasty to the end of the twentieth century, through turbulent changes, banditry and warfare, twists and turns, and eventual reversals of fortune. Led and subtly influenced by the protagonist, several generations endure decades of hardship yet remain upright, united, and determined to improve. In different eras and historical circumstances, they do everything they can, persevering in their efforts to contribute
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Reborn to a Career in Officialdom 重生之官运
Wu Zhuoran, a university graduate selected for a government post with no connections to rely on, stumbles into politics by chance. With his intelligence and courage, and through tireless effort, he makes like-minded friends, resists temptation, and challenges and defeats every obstacle in his way, step by step reaching the pinnacle of his political career and his life...
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