Looking for Realistic Political Fiction 较为真实的官场小说

1. 301 局 Part One 局部一 Spicy Dianmendun麻辣点门墩Urban122k WordsCompleted The protagonist, Hu Weimin, navigates the ups and downs of officialdom while staying clearheaded, resisting all kinds of temptation, and holding fast to his principles. The everyday settings make the characters feel as if they’re right there beside you, perhaps even people just like yourself. 1.4kReads6.8Score123Shelves

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   The true story of the ups and downs of officialdom.

2. 302 大 The Wind Rises: The Deer Call 大风起兮：呦呦鹿鸣 Qingzhi Mu青栀沐Urban205k WordsOngoing The Scales Tip Left, the People Turn Right Also known as "The Political Arena: Don't Mess with the Village Secretary" Ordered to take up a village post at his engagement banquet, he plans to build roads and help the villagers escape poverty, only to get caught up in the undercurrents of the political arena. He dares to talk back to leaders, take on the well-connected, and tackle the toughest challenges. Decisive and ruthless, he rises from a lowly village secretary to the very heart of power. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Incredibly realistic, no cheat codes, no system, just a farming and officialdom story. It's a pity there's no quantity available, but take a look anyway, it's all hand-written.

3. 303 活 Living Yama King Qi Tongwei: With a System, I'm Invincible in Officialdom 活阎王祁同伟，我有系统官场无敌 Sing a Song and Roam Free唱一曲任逍遥Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsOngoing Li Tang transmigrates into the world of In the Name of the People as Qi Tongwei, the man destined to triumph over heaven itself, and gains an incredibly lucky System. His motto is simple: I decide my fate, not heaven. If no one else dares arrest someone, I will. If no one else dares solve a case, I will. People say I’m living off a woman. I don’t care, because it’s actually pretty great. Wait, did I somehow get Hou Liangping’s script? Don’t get the wrong idea, there’s no bell-ringing business 6.2kReads7.8Score278Shelves

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   Hey, look at this amazing novel! The protagonist is incredibly powerful, transmigrating into the officialdom with a system and instantly becoming invincible. While other officials are cautiously climbing the ranks, our protagonist, with the system's guidance, overcomes all obstacles, solving every problem with ease. Even the notorious tyrant Qi Tongwei, who thought he could rule the bureaucracy, is like a mouse before a cat when he encounters the protagonist. The protagonist cleverly exposes Qi Tongwei's schemes every time, leaving Qi Tongwei furious and helpless. Our protagonist is like a cheat code, thriving in the officialdom, making those lowly minions look like nothing. The plot is full of twists and turns, brimming with laughs; an 8.3 Rating is conservative! Start reading now, you'll laugh until you're breathless, it's an absolute must-read!

4. 304 重 Reborn in the Political Arena: Turning the Tide 重生官场：扭转乾坤 The Husband Killer少妇杀手呀Urban283k WordsCompleted My latest 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! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A realistic portrayal of officialdom, without unnecessary embellishment.

5. 305 我 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！ Chang Hong长虹Urban498k WordsCompleted [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 8.7kReads9.0Score1kShelves

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   These are among the best modern political fiction novels available on Tomato (a Chinese online literature platform). The protagonist rises from a clerk to deputy section chief, section chief, deputy division chief, division chief, deputy director-general, director-general… step by step to the top. Naturally, the ratings are also high, all above 9 points, with the highest reaching 9.5.

6. 306 发 You Exile Me and Still Expect Me to Form an Investigation Team? I'm the Leader 发配我还要成立调查组？我是组长 When the Heart Is Right心正而后Urban2.3M WordsOngoing 6.8kReads8.6Score591Shelves

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   Volume Two is truly the best!

7. 307 祁 In the Name of General Qi 祁将军的名义 Coffee Drunk on Tea咖啡醉茶Male-Channel Fanfiction2.0M WordsCompleted [In the Name of the People spin-off] [Reborn] [No System] [Powerful Family Background] [Not a mindless power fantasy] [Meme mash-up] [Crossover with TV dramas including The Flowers of War, Ice Breaking Action, The Knockout, Drawing Sword, and more. Read with caution if this bothers you!] At Lone Eagle Ridge, Qi Tongwei had shot himself. Now he was reborn on the eve of the day he would kneel to Liang Lu and propose to her at Handong University... But in this life, Director Qi resolutely refused t 182Reads7.1Score—Shelves
8. 308 重 Reborn in Officialdom: I Really Don't Want Another Promotion 重生官场：我真的不想再升职了 Ink as a Blade以墨为锋Urban2.4M WordsCompleted In 2003, Liang Weishi never wanted to enter government service. Yet through a series of fortunate coincidences, from the day he passed the civil service exam, he rose rapidly through the ranks... 128.7kReads9.1Score14.5kShelves

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   [Flying kiss][Flying kiss] Chen Zhixing returned to 15 years ago when he was still the director of the Construction Bureau in Zhiping County. The person in front of him was Hu Wei, the secretary of the Zhiping County Party Committee. Coming to his senses, Chen Zhixing looked at the middle-aged man with a complicated expression. In his past life, the turning point in his life was also because of the man opposite him…

9. 309 祁 Qi Tongwei Took a Bullet for Me, So We're Even Now? 祁同伟给我挡子弹，既往不咎了？ A Thousand Blessings一千个祝福Male-Channel Fanfiction2.3M WordsCompleted [Technology] [Genius Scientist] [In the Name of the People] [A Strong Nation] What is a genius? Someone who thinks about exploring the mysteries of the universe every waking moment! Gao Wenxuan, a genius with zero emotional intelligence and sky-high IQ, can’t understand why everyone’s thinking is so strange. [That upperclassman with thick eyebrows and big eyes must be a good person. I can’t let him be framed.] Qi Tongwei: I would die for someone who understands me! [Hmm... He’s looking down his 312Reads5.4Score127Shelves
10. 310 我 What I Do, Qi Tongwei, Is None of Your Damn Business, Hou Liangping 我祁同伟做什么，关你侯亮平屁事 Zhen Sangua朕三关Male-Channel Fanfiction566k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the world of In the Name of the People, he becomes Qi Tongwei, the man who made that earth-shaking kneel and dared to challenge fate. But this time, he chooses a different path. He will never kneel like that just to smooth his way up the career ladder. In this life, with the System he awakened, he changes his fate and truly comes out on top against destiny. Using the influence of The Wandering Earth, he creates advanced civilization-level technology. Using the Marvel se 27Reads6.4Score—Shelves
11. 311 欲 Debts of the Lustful Sea 欲海孽债 Yu Songhan郁松寒Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Desire is half angel, half devil. Jian Ting is a police officer not yet thirty. Loyal and righteous, he dares to take responsibility for his actions. He has repeatedly distinguished himself in major cases involving stolen cultural relics and corruption in Hedong. In just three years, he has made a remarkable leap forward in his career. In a world awash with materialism and rampant selfishness, cause and effect always catch up with you. Debts must be repaid! The truth behind the cases is shrouded 1.8kReads7.5Score152Shelves

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    A realistic novel! Driven by official desires, lust, and materialism, every debt—financial, personal, and emotional—must be repaid!

12. 312 以 The Righteous Path of Officialdom: The Road to the Pinnacle of Power 以官之正途，踏上权力巅峰 Strongly Aromatic 53-Degree Liquor浓香53度酒Urban427k WordsCompleted [Officialdom] + [Period] + [Anti-Corruption] + [Business Rivalry] + [Crackdowns on Organized Crime] + [Crime Solving] Jiang Zhongqing was nearing retirement as the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission in Jiangkou County when he launched an anti-corruption storm and was framed. Overcome with rage, he suffered a fatal heart attack and returned to the early 1980s. After being discharged from the military due to injury, he embarked on an official career once more. In this life, I 53Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 313 官 Tears of a Beauty in the Tumultuous Sea of Politics 官海沉浮之美人泪 The Real Little Pea小豌豆本尊Urban1.9M WordsOngoing With an opportunity, even an ordinary person can rise to the highest ranks. See how Wang Zi Feng, an ordinary nobody, seizes his chance to stir up the world and lead the people of the mountains out of poverty and toward prosperity. Anyone could be a thousand-mile horse. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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14. 314 权 The Pinnacle of Power and Wealth: I Rose to the Top Through the Political and Legal System 权财巅峰：我靠着政法系直上青云 The Wind Rises, But the Longing Won't Cease风起意难止Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [Officialdom] + [political power struggles] + [satisfying power fantasy] + [Reborn] In his previous life, Xu Tianhua stopped at nothing to gain power. Though he climbed to a high position, in the end his family was destroyed because of it. In this life, he starts over and resolves to live and serve as an honest man. He once again earns the favor of a powerful figure in the political and legal circles, and with that patron's steady support, quietly rises to prominence. 134Reads8.6Score—Shelves
15. 315 重 Reborn to Rise Through the Ranks 重生步步高升 Gongye Progress公冶进步Urban699k WordsOngoing To change your fate, you either study hard or marry well. Given a second chance, Wang Hongwei is determined to make the most of it and climb to greater heights. Starting with a position as a selected graduate civil servant, he'll seize the moment and soar like a dragon. 6Reads5.1Score—Shelves

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    The author, who works within the system, writes very realistically, depicting human relationships and social dynamics.

16. 316 对 Sorry, We Don't Talk About Love After Dark 对不起，夜深不说爱 Model Huiyin模特徽因Urban1.6M WordsCompleted I didn’t care that people said I’d married up by latching onto a goddess, and I didn’t care that they called me a poor country boy who’d married into wealth. But when my wife’s best friend’s husband came looking for me, I realized I’d been naive. My wife, it turned out, really knew how to “enjoy” life… 11.8kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves

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    It's so well written!

17. 317 帅 The Handsome Young Man 帅小伙 A Dao阿刀Urban1.8M WordsCompleted The Wang and Hai families had been neighbors and friends, but a dispute over building a house turned them into sworn enemies. Wang Xiaoshuai, a third-generation member of the Wang family, became a thorn in Haitang’s side. Every day after school, Haitang would block his way and beat him to a pulp, never tiring of it. Desperate to escape Haitang’s shadow, Wang Xiaoshuai racked his brains, and Haitang became the goal he was determined to surpass. 38.7kReads9.3Score3.8kShelves
18. 318 虎 Tiger's Roar Over the Sea of Clouds: Starting with Military Discharge 虎啸云海从转业开始 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋Urban2.2M WordsCompleted Lin Haoyu leaves the military as a senior colonel and enters local government, rising from county magistrate to a powerful official in charge of an entire region. His wife, Su Mengyao, heads a Fortune 500 company. His younger sister, Lin Xiaowan, quietly supports her brother's political career, while his older brother, Lin Yu, is fiercely protective of her. Their background is enough to leave people speechless. I hope you’ll enjoy my new book. 16kReads8.1Score1.7kShelves

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    I highly recommend these two novels about officialdom and political intrigue; they're really good.

19. 319 权 The Pinnacle of Power: It All Started When the Organization Invited Me for Tea 权力巅峰：从被组织请去喝茶开始 Shining Taillights闪亮的尾灯Urban2.5M WordsOngoing The county magistrate's secretary was summoned by the authorities for a little chat, and his childhood sweetheart showed up to break off their engagement. But after a series of twists and turns, things took a turn for the better, and the protagonist rose from rock bottom to reach the pinnacle of life. As the saying goes: “You left me when I was down, but now that I'm on top, I'm out of your league!” 62.9kReads8.4Score4.3kShelves
20. 320 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. 11kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
21. 321 三 The Wife at Thirty 三十之妻 Call Me the Female Bandit我叫女土匪Urban2.1M WordsCompleted “Dad... Dad, a bad man is hitting Mom... Waaaah...” His three-year-old daughter called him, sobbing. “Don’t cry, sweetheart. Where are you?” Chen Fei was frantic with worry. “We’re at home. Dad, hurry and save Mom!” His daughter was crying her heart out. Just as Chen Fei was about to ask more, he heard screams coming through the phone... 317Reads8.0Score133Shelves
22. 322 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 11.2kReads7.3Score1.1kShelves

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    Realistic novels about officialdom

23. 323 官 Officialdom: Reborn to Reach the Pinnacle of Power 官场：重生问鼎权力巅峰 One Day, Someday有朝一日Urban575k WordsCompleted Who will rise above the struggle for power in government, and how can one climb the ladder of power? Trial after trial of human nature, one secret contest after another: who will make it to the end and break through the crowd? A nobody is reborn. A newcomer who has never set foot in government: what kind of storm will they stir up? 792Reads7.4Score110Shelves

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    Themes centered on real life, realizing self-worth, serving the people, and striving for justice through power and ideals.

24. 324 官 Soaring Through Officialdom: From Township to the Summit of Power 官途腾龙从乡镇到权利巅峰 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋Urban984k WordsCompleted After Chen Linhai passes the civil service exam, his girlfriend betrays him and a powerful family uses its influence to take his position. He keeps his illustrious family background hidden and starts out at the grassroots level in a township. Staying true to his original ideals and relying on exceptional ability, he overcomes one crisis after another and rises through the ranks to the pinnacle of power. Along the way, he uncovers the mystery of his birth and fulfills his ambitions and purpose in 6.5kReads7.2Score666Shelves
25. 325 名 In the Name of the People: From the Start, I’m Parachuted In to Take Charge of Handong County 名义：开局空降汉东县服一把手 Holy Maiden of the Yun Clan云族圣女Male-Channel Fanfiction580k WordsOngoing Is being the provincial governor's niece's husband a halo or a shackle? At thirty-one, Lu Zhenhua is parachuted into Lin City, becoming Handong's youngest county chief. On his first day in office, he is met not with smiles but with local power brokers sidelining him, a mess of an old town, and murky accounts. And there's the rumor spreading all over Lin City: “He got his position through connections.” Lu Zhenhua offers no explanation. Half an hour later, Qin Weidong walks in and takes Liu Changh 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves

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    Pretty realistic. [Upvote][Upvote]

26. 326 胜 One Move from Victory: Qi Tongwei's Glorious Political Career 胜天半子：祁同伟的荣耀仕途 Huang Quan, Who Loves Spicy Vegetarian Beef爱吃香辣素牛肉的黄筌Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted "Defy fate by half a move? No. In this life, I'll fight Heaven for my destiny and win by a whole move!" At Guxing Ridge, Qi Tongwei pulls the trigger and returns to the turning point of his fate. That year, after rejecting Liang Lu, he is banished to a judicial office in a remote, impoverished village. He turns the Liang family's oppression into a ladder to success, relies on Pei Yihong's support, and rises rapidly on the strength of his impressive record. From the judicial office to the pinnacl 39kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves

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    Qi Tongwei joins the department!

27. 327 官 Officialdom: Rising to the Top from the County Party Office 官场：从县委办开始青云直上 Wu Xuanfeng舞玄风Urban506k WordsCompleted (Everyday life in government, career-building, diary-style realism, a secretary’s daughter, not reborn, one female lead, no System) Wu Ming’s dream was simple: he only wanted to work in a township government until retirement. But then he was unexpectedly seconded to the County Party Committee Office. He merely put his writing skills to use, but did such an outstanding job that the office gradually began to take notice of him. At the same time, a twist of fate brings him into contact with Yang Xi 121Reads8.9Score143Shelves

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28. 328 重 Reborn in Officialdom: Starting at a County Police Station 重生官场：从县派出所开始 A Gentle Breeze in One's Sleeves袖手轻风Urban273k WordsCompleted (Complete. Short but excellent, with no rushed ending.) (Reborn in the political arena + meticulous logic + solving cases and rising through the ranks + one heroine + no golden finger) “What makes an honest official?” Chen Luzhou: “Fighting for the people!” In his previous life, Chen Luzhou worked diligently, kept his head down, and played by the rules. More than twenty years passed, yet he achieved nothing. In this life, Chen Luzhou has returned to the most pivotal moment: his superior is under 565Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 329 权 The Pinnacle of Power: It All Began When I Woke Up in the County Magistrate's Home 权力巅峰：从县长家醒来开始 Wu Xuanfeng舞玄风Urban297k WordsOngoing [Everyday Political Life + Secretary + Career Building + Political Infighting + One Female Lead + Slow Burn + Not Reborn + No System + Lighthearted Style] Liu Feng had always kept his family background hidden. But after a breakup and some bold words at graduation, he unexpectedly became the county magistrate's liaison in Xifeng County. Little did he know, this would be the beginning of his rise straight to the pinnacle of power. What does it mean for human nature to be treacherous? What is the t 179Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 330 权 The Pinnacle of Power: Reborn on the Path to Officialdom 权力巅峰：重生之青云官途 Yi Dong一东Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Pure political drama + reborn + one female lead + power struggles] No mindless plot. If you like this, come take a look. “Would you be willing to be my secretary?” Chen Yi, the top official in Qingzhou, asked. It was undoubtedly an excellent opportunity. A secretary was practically synonymous with power. Yet Xu Haoran answered without hesitation: “No, I wouldn’t!” So what if I become a secretary? Having lived another life, I won’t make the same mistake twice! Watch me defy fate, change my desti 2kReads6.8Score151Shelves
31. 331 官 The True Face of Officialdom 官场本色 The Too-Late Jinx为时已晚的克夫Urban83k WordsOngoing A new political drama is here! Welcome, everyone. I hope you enjoy my work. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 333Reads—Score—Shelves

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32. 332 权 The Pinnacle of Power: Reborn to Walk the Road to Success Again 权力巅峰：重生再踏青云路 Master of the Wudang School武当派高手Urban708k WordsOngoing In his previous life, he should have been a shining star, but a twist of fate sent him to a township, where he spent half his life getting nowhere. He was full of ambition, but had no chance to put it to use. Now, he has returned to his youth, and the crossroads of fate lies before him once more. This time, he will change the course of his life and refuse to waste his remaining years. Drawing on a lifetime of experience and a vision ahead of his time, he advances carefully through officialdom, s 28.6kReads8.0Score2.4kShelves

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    Give this book a try! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

33. 333 轩 Heir to Xuanyuan, Fiercely Guarding the Land 轩辕传人，霸气护河山 Grass on the Field Ridge田埂小草Urban588k WordsOngoing Modern city, ancient martial arts, a rare treasure, mastery of both medicine and martial arts, two equally strong and devoted leads! Xuanyuan Tian is descended from the ancient Human Emperor Xuanyuan. Born into humble circumstances, he works as an ordinary doctor at a township health center, where the director and his cronies exploit and ostracize him. After a moment of carelessness, he is framed. At the height of his misery, misfortune turns to fortune: he awakens the ancient bloodline of the H 100Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    This book is incredibly good! It features ancient martial arts as a protector, medical skills as a support, and a character who navigates the officialdom unconventionally, instead forging a righteous path for humanity!

34. 334 重 Reborn with an AI Brain, I Master the Power Game 重生AI大脑玩转权力 Maple on a Sunny Day晴天的枫Urban1.8M WordsCompleted An overworked programmer dies from working overtime and is reborn with an AI brain. In this life, he becomes a child prodigy, builds a business empire before turning 20, then enters politics and uses his resources to climb to the pinnacle of power! 8.2kReads7.1Score451Shelves

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    Reborn, back to elementary school, becoming a genius, building a business empire, graduating with a doctorate and entering politics, becoming a vice minister at 33—I've never seen Tomato's speed and bold style before.

35. 335 刚 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 Loves Fish2021爱吃鱼2021Urban1.3M WordsOngoing 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 19.7kReads7.7Score1.1kShelves

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    A very good political novel, one new book and one old book. If you don't like it, you can come back and criticize me (っ^▿^)۶📚📚📚

36. 336 权 The Road to the Top: From Steel Mill Worker to Power Broker 权力巅峰：从钢厂职工开始 Traversing the Eight Wilds历遍八荒Urban131k WordsOngoing Did a worker become a leader, or did a leader once work as a laborer? Zhang Xianghong is reborn in 2005. Starting as an ordinary employee at a state-owned steel mill, he becomes the youngest manager there in just six months. From environmental campaigns and competitive hiring to state-owned enterprise reform and a circular economy, he seizes every opportunity. He then moves into a full-time local government post and rises step by step to become a senior official in charge of a region. Along the 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It started as a state-owned enterprise, it's realistic, and the villains are incredibly intelligent.

37. 337 狂 The Knockout: I Let Gao Qiqiang Go from the Start! 狂飙：我开局放了高启强！ User10955111用户10955111Male-Channel Fanfiction342k WordsCompleted Before you stands Lin Jiajing: Qi Tongwei's only brother, Gao Yuliang's favorite student, the man Zhong Xiaoaï could never have, the one Gao Qilan has secretly loved for twenty years, Gao Qiqiang's true boss, the one who brought Tazhai to an end, and a graduate student at Handong University of Political Science and Law! [In the Name of the People + Ice Breaking Action + The Knockout] [No System] 86Reads8.4Score—Shelves
38. 338 兵 The King of Soldiers Enters Politics and Breaks the Deadlock with Force 兵王转业之官场以力破局 Prickly Trumpet Vine带刺的喇叭花Urban912k WordsOngoing This novel has been adapted into an audiobook. Once he enters the political arena, he thrives. With brothers at his side, resources brought together, and strength to break through any impasse! Lin Zhenyu, a Dragon Fang special forces soldier codenamed Ghost King, is reborn. To save his critically ill grandfather, he has no choice but to leave the military and enter politics! A man of unwavering integrity, Lin Zhenyu vows to work for the welfare of 5.4kReads8.2Score417Shelves

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    The plot is fast-paced and exciting; highly recommended!!

39. 339 权 The Pinnacle of Power: Starting with My Discharge from the Military 权力巅峰，从退伍转业开始 Lounging by the Sunny Window晴窗闲卧Urban873k WordsCompleted Tags: Urban, Political Career Just after transferring from his decisive and efficient post as a battalion commander to a local government job, the protagonist suffers a double blow: His girlfriend dumps him to climb the social ladder, while his unfamiliarity with the rules of officialdom leads him to misjudge an important decision due to a lack of information, leaving him in a tight spot. With the help and guidance of a lively female colleague, he begins to see through the unspoken rules hidden 7.8kReads7.3Score693Shelves
40. 340 权 The Pinnacle of Power, Starting from the Grassroots 权力巅峰，从基层开始 A Tiny Goal一点点小目标Urban1.4M WordsCompleted Li Zhenhua has been reborn! Though he treads carefully, as if walking on thin ice, he still fails to escape the schemes of his old nemesis. Demoted from the county Party committee to the poorest, most remote township, he faces a hellish start. Just as he's at a loss, an unexpected car accident completely changes the course of his life. Watch as I rise from the grassroots level of the civil service, climbing step by step and enjoying life! 774Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    I wrote this, and all the events in it are adapted from true stories. It's not very well written, so please forgive me.

41. 341 青 Straight to the Top: From Reporter to the Pinnacle of Power 青云直上：从记者登顶权力巅峰 A Single Sheet Sweeps the World一纸风行Urban117k WordsOngoing A former journalist, he sees things coming before anyone else. With a pen in hand, he can also wield power. From the ivory tower to the political arena of Changzhou, what others call “not fitting in” is, to him, a false premise. A fresh perspective can break with convention, and swimming against the current reveals a man’s true mettle. Watch Chen Xin enter the game with a journalist’s eye and break through with hard work. With the help of benefactors, he seizes every opportunity and advances ste 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is from a journalist's perspective, with many cases and stories.

42. 342 官 The Road to Officialdom: I Rebuild and Reign Supreme 官路鸿途：重整旗鼓我为王 Post-80s Uncle80后大叔Urban294k WordsCompleted A career in government is like Mount Everest: so high that the air is thin! It is also like a ladder reaching to the heavens, seemingly impossible to climb! And yet countless people continue to press forward, one after another! Qin Junyu was just an insignificant member of this vast crowd of climbers. One drunken night gave Qin Junyu more than twenty years of memories out of nowhere. In those memories, Qin Junyu, once a force to be reckoned with in the business world, had been defeated by politi 2.6kReads7.4Score180Shelves
43. 343 盖 The Peerless Divine Doctor in the City! 盖世神医在都市！ The Otaku Who Crossed the River宅男过江龙Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [Passionate power fantasy + urban cultivation + showing off and face-slapping] Awake, I wield the power of the world; drunk, I recline in the arms of beautiful women! A legendary soldier returns to the city, with peerless medical skills in one hand and unmatched martial arts in the other. Everyone who crosses me will end up beneath my feet! The short drama based on this novel, The Unrivaled Divine Doctor in the City, is now available on Hongguo. Be sure to watch it. 67.7kReads9.0Score2.5kShelves
44. 344 权 Power at Its Peak: Starting as the Director of the Urban Development Office 权力巅峰：从城建办主任开始 Master of Lingyan Pavilion凌烟阁主Urban1.2M WordsCompleted They say that once you're caught up in the underworld, you have no say in your own fate. In his previous life, one wrong step left him behind bars, where he died a miserable death. In this life, armed with foresight, he will rise straight to the heavens and reach the very peak! 338Reads8.8Score103Shelves
45. 345 官 The Road to Officialdom: Reborn to Make a Comeback in 1998 官路青云：重生之逆袭1998 Pluck Flowers with One Hand只手摘花Urban318k WordsOngoing Reborn in 1998, Lu Qingyun starts out as a township official. Armed with memories of his past life and remarkable resolve, he saves a hundred lives amid catastrophic floods, takes on bureaucrats, and stakes his career on a bold promise. He rises by breaking through obstacles and attracting investment, joining forces with a talented provincial newspaper reporter and a wealthy businesswoman to overhaul resources and revitalize state-owned enterprises. Amid the whirlpool of power and profit, he sta —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A realistic novel about officialdom, without exaggeration; I'd call it the ultimate officialdom novel by Tomato!

46. 346 权 The Pinnacle of Power: Breaking the Deadlock in Yuanshan Town 权力巅峰：从远山镇破局开始 If You’re No Eagle, Don’t Be a Snail不是雄鹰做蜗牛Rural Life266k WordsCompleted What backing could a nobody possibly have? When he's driven into a corner, that's the strongest backing of all! His bright future is stolen from him, his former lover turns her back on him, and just as his political career begins in Yuanshan Town, he falls into one trap after another laid by petty schemers. Everyone thinks he'll sink without a trace, never realizing that desperation is his greatest trump card. Caught in the turmoil of local politics, Wang Hao keeps his strength hidden and plays 350Reads6.1Score147Shelves

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    Sharing a novel about officialdom from a bygone era that I find absolutely brilliant.

47. 347 我 My Connections Reach the Heavens. What's Wrong with Advancing Just a Little Faster? 我人脉通天，进步快亿点怎么了？ Fire Dragon Rabbit火龙兔Urban2.9M WordsOngoing A king of soldiers retires from the military and enters government like a raging dragon. Every three years he takes a small step forward; every five years, a giant leap. His meteoric rise stirs up the political world! His enemies cry out in alarm: “This man is a monster! Who let him into government?!” With his commitment to serving the people and his brilliant strategic skills, Gu Yunfeng builds connections that reach the highest levels, then steadily climbs to ever-greater heights! 15.2kReads8.3Score1kShelves

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    A realistic portrayal of officialdom, featuring intelligent characters and a stunning female lead.

48. 348 谁 Who Taught You to Be an Official Like That? 谁教你这样当官的？ Starting from Zero零起点Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue, an underdog's rise, feel-good wish fulfillment, no-brainer fun] Chen Qiming was a nobody in the political world, without power or connections. At work, his superior framed him and sent him to prison; in love, his wife cheated on him. By chance, he was reborn in 2006. At his college graduation ceremony, the campus beauty from his high school days confessed to him. In his previous life, he had firmly rejected her. This time, he accepted without hesitation, if only because his 298Reads8.7Score127Shelves

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    💐First book: Reborn, he immediately breaks up with his gold-digging girlfriend, then uses his foresight to pass the provincial Party Committee's Organization Department exam, rising rapidly through the ranks! 💐Second book: A satisfying political novel about a nobody's rise to power. While he's described as a nobody, the protagonist has an incredible background—his grandfather is the provincial Party Secretary! With such a background, how could he not take off? In his previous life, he was framed at work and cheated on by his wife. Reborn, will he still face such a fate? 💐Third book: The path to officialdom lies in struggle! Strive to forge a path to the top! After breaking up with his scheming girlfriend, the protagonist rises through the ranks—a truly satisfying political novel with no negative elements! 💐Fourth book: A rare, slice-of-life political novel. The protagonist initially wanted to slack off, but opportunities for promotion kept falling into his lap. Thus, a young civil servant who wanted to give up after being reborn was "forced" to rise step by step! 💐Fifth book: Become a town Party Secretary at 23, and a deputy county head at 24! At 30, he became mayor and married the daughter of the provincial party secretary! Lu Beifang, a demobilized soldier, bravely rescued five beautiful daughters of high-ranking officials. Thus began a passionate love affair and a tale of a commoner's rise to power!

49. 349 重 Reborn as a Super Spoiled Brat 重生之超级纨绔 Fang Yebai方夜白Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [Reborn + Helping his father rise to power in politics + Battling for supremacy in the business world] “Mr. Chen Yang, may I ask how much wealth you have now?” “Every place you can see, every place you know about, every place you can imagine... it all belongs to me.” In his previous life, Chen Yang was left with nothing after his family was destroyed. He lived only for revenge, and in the end met a gruesome death. In this life, aside from making his enemies suffer worse than death, Chen Yang onl 25.5kReads8.8Score2.1kShelves

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    Amazing! High IQ, he's in business himself, his father is in politics, and he pays attention to detail. Highly recommended.

50. 350 官 The Pinnacle of the Official Road: Starting at the Grassroots 官道巅峰：从下基层开始 Yet to Meet the Breeze未见清风Urban241k WordsCompleted Qin Yang had no connections or powerful backing. But after making a crucial choice, he caught his superior’s attention, and from then on, his life began to turn around, changing beyond recognition. He rose step by step, climbing all the way to the pinnacle of power. But with that came trials from every direction... 27.7kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves

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