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  1. 1 The Official and His Charms 官人官色 Urban5.8M WordsOngoing The road to becoming an official is narrow, so narrow that if you want to climb it, you can only step on other people's shoulders. Yet it is also broad enough to encompass everyday life and the people's hardships. Along this road lie intrigue and shifting fortunes, ruthless decisions, and love and hatred... 267.2kReads9.4Score18.8kShelves
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  2. 2 A Lost Path Through the Ranks 基层仕途迷茫路 Urban255k WordsCompleted “Jiaming,” Third Grandpa said, “I just saw green smoke rising from your family grave. That's a good omen. I reckon Xinghe will grow up to become an official.” A fortune-teller told him, “You can become an official in the southeast.” Chen Xinghe was a grassroots official who spent more than twenty years struggling his way through the political world, constantly making waves on the grand stage of his own life. For a time, his efforts brought him fame and success, and he enjoyed a happy life. He wa 2kReads9.5Score156Shelves
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  3. 3 Tides of the Political Sea 宦海浮沉 Urban4.7M WordsCompleted 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
  4. 4 Still Waters Run Deep 静水流深 Urban189k WordsCompleted Can money really fall from the sky? Almost everyone says no. Li Wentao, a deputy director at the municipal government office with no connections or powerful backers, had given up hope of getting anywhere in his career. Then, unexpectedly, a windfall really did fall into his lap: he was appointed director of the municipal government office. By Li Wentao's own reckoning, it was a pretty minor post. But as soon as he took office, he was sidelined. His appointment was merely a compromise in a power 14.4kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves
  5. 5 The Realm of Officials 官家天下 Urban5.9M WordsOngoing 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. 202.6kReads9.3Score16.6kShelves
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  6. 6 The Road to Officialdom: One Text Message Changes My Fate 官途:一条短信改变命运 Urban1.7M WordsOngoing A breakup text quietly rewrites the career trajectory of a young official. In the world of politics, every step forward or back involves both calculations of the human heart and contests of power. Standing at a crossroads in his life, Li Anping takes his first steady step... 257.4kReads8.8Score25.1kShelves
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  7. 7 The Art of Reading People 观人有道 Urban2.1M WordsCompleted The Daoist Five Arts are Mountain, Medicine, Destiny, Physiognomy, and Divination, representing Heaven, Earth, Humanity, Ghosts, and Immortals respectively. The Immortal Way is Mountain: focusing on cultivation, talismans, martial arts, geography, and feng shui. The Human Way is Medicine: focusing on healing, Daoist medicine, Chinese medicine, acupuncture, pulse diagnosis, and prescriptions. The Divine Way is Destiny: focusing on fortune-telling, the Eight Characters, Zi Wei astrology, and more. 13.6kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves
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  8. 8 Northern Daoist Temple 北国道观 Urban579k WordsCompleted Society boils down to three things: money, power, and sex. Having all three is the dream of countless people. Fu Lei got them all. He left a remote region, worked in a big city, and sat for the national and provincial civil service exams. Fu Lei endured all kinds of hardships, while also winning the favor of beautiful women and coming into unexpected wealth. When he returned to his hometown to help his family find their herd of horses, he ventured into the deep mountains and forests. With the he 118Reads6.6Score—Shelves
  9. 9 Tides of Officialdom: Straight Up to the Azure Clouds 宦海浮沉之直上青云 Urban2.0M WordsCompleted Wang Jianfei’s story of rising through the ranks! A genuine work about the world of officialdom, written in a documentary style by a seasoned author of political fiction with tens of millions of words to his name. A quality read guaranteed! 8.2kReads8.8Score871Shelves
  10. 10 The Official’s Journey 官场之征途 Urban804k WordsCompleted 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
  11. 11 Dreaming of Getting Rich, I Woke Up as a Donkey 妄想发财,我睡醒后变成一头驴 Urban608k WordsCompleted Zhang Dazhi had been dumped by his girlfriends again and again. Heartbroken, he grew less and less confident in himself. He desperately wanted to get rich overnight. By a twist of fate, he happened upon a magic lamp. Make a wish, and it would come true. Overjoyed, he found that all he had to do was open his mouth to get ten or twenty million. Once he had money, he decided he wanted his body to grow bigger too, so he could be led out for a stroll like a donkey. He quietly whispered his secret wis 176Reads8.4Score102Shelves
  12. 12 Reborn, I Became the Top Official in a Local Government 重生后,我成了地方一把手 Urban1.5M WordsCompleted 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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  13. 13 Reborn: A Meteoric Rise in Officialdom 重生:官途狂飙 Urban934k WordsCompleted They say everyone gets three chances in life to change their fate: the college entrance exam, choosing a career, and marriage. Because of their inexperience when they were young, so many people miss chance after chance to change their lives, eventually becoming corporate drones earning 3,000 yuan a month. If you had the chance to go back to the night before filling out your college entrance exam applications, what would you choose? Burdened with a blood feud, Qin Lang chooses a career in governm 18.4kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves
  14. 14 The Pinnacle of Political Power: A Great Rejuvenation 权路颠峰:伟大复兴 Urban2.0M WordsCompleted [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
  15. 15 The Ladder of Power: Showdown at the Summit 官梯:巅峰对决 Urban4.7M WordsOngoing Being an official is a skill. Jiang Yiming had barely started his job when he was sent down to Yangwan Village, but after helping a county leader through a personal crisis, he was promoted three ranks in one go! See how Jiang Yiming wins people over from every side, deftly escapes all kinds of traps, and lives by his credo: "Serve as an official, and bring prosperity to the people in your care!" 109.5kReads9.2Score6.6kShelves
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  16. 16 EN The Halls of Power: A Nobody's Ambition 官场:一个小人物的野望 Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Starting as a grassroots police officer in 2005, he repeatedly cracks major cases. Amid the treacherous twists and turns of officialdom, he carves out a distinctive path to promotion. 132.2kReads9.5Score15.3kShelves
  17. 17 Climbing the Ranks and Proving the Way 升官证道 Urban2.1M WordsCompleted 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
  18. 18 The Official's Path: Rising to Prominence from a Funeral Home 官道:从殡仪馆平步青云 Urban3.2M WordsCompleted With a touch of scholarly refinement and a strong sense of justice, Zhang Yuanqing had been thriving in the officialdom until he hit a major setback. Then his girlfriend betrayed him, and he was banished to conduct research at a funeral home. Faced with deceit and sinister schemes, he refused to give up, finding a way to survive against all odds. Armed with the skill to bring down dragons, he set out from a humble background to forge a path to the very top. I am but a commoner from Jiangbei. 55.3kReads9.4Score5.4kShelves
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  19. 19 The Second Book by Tan Jian Ting Chao 弹剑听潮的第2本书 Urban5.8M WordsCompleted In the world of fame and fortune, he keeps his resolve hidden beneath a steely exterior. He never compromises his principles, and every move reveals his true mettle... He plans before he acts, breaks deadlocks through hard work, and builds his reputation with foresight. Through the ups and downs of officialdom, he never forgets his original purpose. 125.4kReads9.4Score13.6kShelves
  20. 20 At the Pinnacle of Power: Super Civil Servant 权力巅峰:超级公务员 Urban1.2M WordsCompleted 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 48.8kReads9.2Score4.2kShelves
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  21. 21 One Move from Victory: Qi Tongwei's Glorious Political Career 胜天半子:祁同伟的荣耀仕途 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 39.3kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves
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  22. 22 The Road to Office: If You Think You Can Do Better, Take My Place 官路之你有本事你上 Urban796k WordsOngoing What right and wrong can there be in this world? Everyone simply has a different point of view. What fairness can there be in this world? You have to be capable before anyone will treat you fairly. Are you any good or not? I’m no good? If you’re so good, you do it. --The male lead is a scumbag. Read with caution if that’s not your thing! —Reads—Score—Shelves
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  23. 23 Reborn in Politics, I Rise Step by Step by Stealing Others’ Opportunities 官场重生后,我靠截胡步步高升 Urban4.0M WordsCompleted [One Female Lead]+ [Upright Protagonist]+ [Nonstop Thrills]+ [Never Follows the Usual Rules] This book is also known as The Right Way to Be Reborn, 101 Times of Defying Convention in the Civil Service, and Learning How to Be an Official from Zhao Weidong, the Man Who Splits Earthworms Lengthwise. Synopsis: In his previous life, Zhao Weidong had lofty ambitions, yet he died as no more than a deputy section chief. Now he has been reborn. He returns to 2002, the day he is made a permanent employee 13.7kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves
  24. 24 The Official’s Path: Why Is It So Hard to Be a Good Official? 官道:当个好官为什么这么难 Urban1.7M WordsOngoing A contemporary political novel rooted in real life, by a veteran author with years of experience writing political fiction. It’s wonderfully down-to-earth, and its schemes and power struggles will leave you on edge and emotionally reeling. Drawing on personal experiences, the author has created a modern-day exposé of officialdom, rich with life experience and thought-provoking political wisdom. It’s absolutely worth reading. Life is a journey of self-cultivation. You have to find your own path. 40.2kReads8.9Score2.5kShelves
  25. 25 A Straight Path to the Top: It All Starts with a Transfer Order! 青云直上:从一纸调令开始! Urban2.7M WordsOngoing [Jing'an's Number One Secret] [Yang Jian] After being forced into a divorce, with everyone piling on once he is down, Yang Jian is at the end of his rope. He fears no one else's troubles and asks only to have a clear conscience. But an unexpected transfer order suddenly sends him soaring to success. 116.6kReads9.1Score7.9kShelves
  26. 26 The Road to Qingyun: Finding Life in Desperate Straits 青云路之绝处逢生 Urban2.2M WordsCompleted A sudden disaster destroyed Lu Fan’s family, leaving behind nothing but ruined walls and broken tiles. By chance, Lu Fan entered officialdom. After honing his skills, growing, and transforming at the grassroots level, Lu Fan was tempered into steel and emerged from his cocoon as a butterfly. At last, he achieved his heart’s desire! 119kReads9.2Score13.7kShelves
  27. 27 Officialdom: The Super Secretary 官场:超级秘书 Urban4.5M WordsOngoing [Officialdom + Anti-Corruption + Crackdown on Organized Crime + Exhilarating] After Lin Wentao was reborn, he used his foresight to break through the obstacles in officialdom, dismantle the traps set for him, and rescue a superior conducting an undercover investigation alone. Rising step by step, he reached the pinnacle of his political career! 8.8kReads8.5Score729Shelves
  28. 28 A Career in the County Committee Compound 县委大院之仕途 Urban1.4M WordsCompleted 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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  29. 29 Political Superstar 政坛巨星 Urban3.8M WordsCompleted Li Jin was an orphan with nothing to his name, yet he rose rapidly through the ranks of government and achieved astonishing success at a young age. Along the way, he also won the heart of a beauty, marrying Jiangdong’s most beautiful woman. Their married life was harmonious and sweet, and his wife gave birth to two pairs of twins, bringing even more joy to their family. But just as he was lost in happiness, his wife reported him for embezzlement and bribery. Li Jin was thus swept into a compl 807Reads8.3Score248Shelves
  30. 30 Officialdom: I Rewrote the Script of My Life 官场:我重写了人生剧本 Urban3.2M WordsCompleted [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
  31. 31 After Leaving the Army, I Became an Anti-Corruption Vanguard 退伍后我成了反腐先锋 Urban4.1M WordsCompleted Is human nature inherently evil, or inherently good? One seemingly unsolvable trap after another keeps coming. See how Chen Ping'an turns the tables and breaks each trap with precision! Over four million characters in total, so feel free to dive in. 26.3kReads8.9Score3kShelves
  32. 32 Officialdom: The Abyss of Power 官场:权利深渊 Urban3.5M WordsOngoing Xiao Zhengyang had a brilliant future ahead of him, but a conspiracy cost him his life at the office. His girlfriend left him, and petty people pushed him around. Unwilling to let others control his fate, he sank into despair. In the end, he made that phone call, and from then on, stepped into the abyss. This is a gripping workplace drama. One careless step, and there's no coming back. 40.7kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves
  33. 33 The Doctor’s Road to Officialdom 医路官途 Urban5.1M WordsOngoing After graduating from university, genius Chinese medicine doctor Ling You returned to his village to observe three years of mourning for his late grandfather. He also inherited the clinic his grandfather had run, Sānqītáng. Then one day, the arrival of a group of powerful figures changed his life. He had planned to spend his life practicing medicine, but after enduring a series of harsh realities, he came to understand that an ordinary doctor treats people, while a great doctor treats the nation 160.9kReads9.4Score8.5kShelves
  34. 34 Suspended from the Start? I Join the Discipline Inspection Team Instead 开局停职?我转投纪委调查组 Urban7.5M WordsOngoing His superior was under investigation, his girlfriend was cheating on him, and after being targeted by office rivals, he was forced onto leave. Yang Dong hit rock bottom from the start, never imagining that a phone call would change the course of his life. He was seconded to the Discipline Inspection Commission's investigation team to save his superior, only to inadvertently trigger a massive storm. Yang Dong had this to say: "No need to panic. I'll have a cigarette and calm down first!" (No hare 531kReads9.3Score28.7kShelves
  35. 35 Officialdom: Just Fired, Already Pursued by a Beauty 官场:刚被免职就被佳人缠上 Urban503k WordsCompleted The tides of officialdom bring endless temptations: money, beautiful women, and power. When all of these were placed before Zhao Chen, a man who had always taken life in stride, he somehow stumbled into a world of sensual pleasures. Watch as he turns the tables at will, deftly escapes the traps of passion, and rises steadily through the ranks. —Reads—Score—Shelves
  36. 36 Notes on the Pinnacle of Power 权巅仕途笔记 Urban3.4M WordsCompleted [Political power struggles + three generations + one female lead + climbing the ranks from the grassroots + fighting for the people + reaching the pinnacle of power!] Ye Zhenggang, the third generation of the Ye family, falls victim to a sinister scheme and spends one reckless night with Xu Xiaoqing, the cherished daughter of another top family, the Xus. Then he listens to a close friend’s instigation, runs from his responsibilities, and leaves for Bohai City. This indirectly leads to Xu Xiaoqin 35.9kReads8.9Score3.7kShelves
  37. 37 The Pinnacle of Power: I'm No Benevolent Official 权力巅峰之我不是青天 Urban3.2M WordsCompleted A pure political drama, with one female lead and a positive message. The novel follows Xu Yuan Zhou's daughter, Xu Yu Meng, as she dedicates herself to serving the people and rises through the ranks from the grassroots. Her journey takes her through rural revitalization, crackdowns on organized crime, and anti-corruption campaigns, with thrilling twists and turns all along the way. 16.4kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves
  38. 38 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 Urban530k WordsCompleted 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! 36.9kReads9.3Score3.8kShelves
  39. 39 The Star Employee 首席红人 Urban3.9M WordsCompleted Ye Xingsheng was the education bureau’s undisputed “model worker.” He was diligent and had an impressive track record, yet his superiors never took a liking to him. When the bureau built apartments for its employees, Ye went to offer a gift to Zhang Zimei, the beautiful deputy director, hoping to secure a unit. But he hadn’t expected her to be drunk, or to be home alone. He never imagined that after this visit, his life would change completely… 4kReads8.2Score441Shelves
  40. 40 A Secretary's Notes: Shadows of Power Behind the Red Walls 秘书手记:红墙内的权力暗影 Urban2.5M WordsOngoing 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... 119.1kReads8.7Score10kShelves
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  41. 41 From the Start, I Turned the Tables on the Sha Family Gang. Why Are You Crying at the Grave, Liangping? 开局逆转沙家帮,亮平哭坟做什么 Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted [No System + complete ending with no rushed finale + satisfying but not mindless] Chen Zhengze transmigrates into the world of In the Name of the People and becomes Qi Tongwei’s secretary. He thinks he can use Director Qi’s influence to plan ahead and change the fate of the Hand University faction. Instead, from the start, he gets a series of infamous scenes: Qi Tongwei shouldering a sniper rifle, and Gao Yuliang digging into the ground to save himself. It turns out he has transmigrated into the 8.1kReads8.9Score440Shelves
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  42. 42 A Smooth Road to Success 一路青云 Urban5.0M WordsCompleted He who holds the power of the realm while awake must tread as carefully as if on thin ice; he who lies drunk in a beauty's arms must feel as if standing on the edge of an abyss. Zhu Licheng entered the workplace only to find himself in a difficult position. After cleverly resolving the crisis, he started out in a small town and advanced one step at a time, eventually reaching the pinnacle of life. He firmly believed that to rise smoothly through the ranks, one must remember to delegate power whe 7.8kReads8.8Score830Shelves
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  43. 43 Rising to Great Heights 平步青云 Urban9.6M WordsOngoing 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
  44. 44 Dongheng: The Road to Power 东恒青云 Urban1.7M WordsCompleted 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
  45. 45 The Commoner Chief Councillor 布衣首辅 Urban4.1M WordsCompleted Liu Zhengyu, a graduate of Pingxi University's economics department, steps out into the world and begins an eventful journey through life. 13.2kReads8.8Score1.7kShelves
  46. 46 I’ve Made It to Division Chief, So Why Are You Crying? 我成正科级别,你哭什么? Urban2.2M WordsCompleted [Officialdom + Wish Fulfillment + Comeback + Leveling Up + Lots of Beautiful Women + The Protagonist Never Suffers] When you’re at the top, friends and family gather around. When you hit rock bottom, no one gives you the time of day. Qin Li is determined to always have a house full of distinguished guests, and so he must keep climbing to the summit... 2.4kReads8.8Score234Shelves
  47. 47 The First Secretary 第一秘书 Urban7.0M WordsCompleted Also known as The Perplexing Road to Office. Take one step while looking two ahead, and plan three moves in advance. How can one cut a path through the perilous world of officialdom, with beautiful women by his side? Watch as an unassuming young man from the grassroots slowly builds a brilliant future of his own. 9.3kReads8.9Score985Shelves
  48. 48 The Pinnacle of Power: A Young Eagle on the Official Path 权利巅峰之官道天骄 Urban2.4M WordsCompleted The long road through officialdom is riddled with deadly traps, but it also holds the most beautiful encounters. Reborn Jiang Wendong: can he evade those deadly traps and stride boldly onward? 28.3kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves
  49. 49 Spring Evil 春邪 Urban257k WordsCompleted Qin Tian worked diligently and kept his head down, but his female superior constantly made things difficult for him. With no connections to protect him, he was eventually made a scapegoat. At that moment, the resentment he had suppressed for years finally erupted. He swore he would climb to the top and become someone important. 264Reads7.6Score103Shelves
  50. 50 The Road to Officialdom 官途 Urban1.5M WordsCompleted 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

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