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1. 151 珠 The City of Jewels 珠宝之城 Facing the Sea5678面朝大海5678Urban34k WordsOngoing In the area around Shuibei and Tianbei in Shenzhen, Asia’s largest jewelry hub, dazzling gems conceal ruthless business battles. Xu Qingru, a jewelry designer devoted to the craftsmanship of her Chaoshan heritage, takes over her family’s struggling shop, Jade Pavilion, after her father’s death. Facing malicious pressure from industry giant Lin Group, she fights to survive with her unique design talent and unyielding determination. Lin Yaodong, head of Lin Group, is ambitious and determined to mo 3Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 152 巅 The Pinnacle of Public Service: Rising Ninety Thousand Miles! 巅峰官途：扶摇直上九万里！ Listening to Rain over the Sea of Clouds云海听雨Urban1.7M WordsCompleted The official career ladder has ten steps, and every one must be earned! Those who serve as officials should work for the people’s benefit! Those who serve as officials should have two hearts: a sense of responsibility and a conscience! This is the righteous path of the world. Watch as an ordinary man rises step by step through the treacherous world of politics, soaring ninety thousand miles into the sky! 3.1kReads7.9Score217Shelves
3. 153 车 Tales of Chejiang 车江往事 Facing the Sea5678面朝大海5678Historical43k WordsCompleted In the 1930s, the Xiang River flows quietly through Chejiang Town in Hengyang, Hunan, nourishing this ancient settlement built along its banks. The people here make their living from river transport, fishing, and farming. Life is simple, yet marked by a quiet resilience and warmth. But as the times change, the winds of modern civilization begin to blow into this secluded town, bringing new hope as well as inevitable conflict. Zhou Zhaowen, a hydrological surveyor from the provincial capital, ar 7Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 154 女 The Female Police Chief’s Shocking Case 女局长之惊天大案 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban1.5M WordsOngoing This novel seamlessly blends political intrigue, criminal investigation and suspense, and realist literature. Liu Shuyun is caught in an astonishing scheme. It is a contest with no equal! Three factions are vying for power on this island. There is an underground hangar spanning five levels, and a “teacher” who has never shown their face. Gao Han’s investigation goes beyond clearing his fiancée’s name. He must also uncover the truth behind his father’s “fake death.” As the blades of political int 16.4kReads8.1Score1.1kShelves

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5. 155 官 The Great Physician of Officialdom: My Patients Fill the Circles of Power 官场大国医，我的患者遍布权利圈 Weaving Grass into a Forest结草成林Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Political Intrigue + Traditional Chinese Medicine + Suspense + Power Fantasy] With a silver needle in hand, Lu Jiuzhang can save lives, and decide the fate of officials. A trainee at a top-tier hospital, he uses his ancestral “Qi-Reading Technique” to see at a glance that a city leader’s heart meridians are entangled with toxic rare-earth miasma. Three needles save the man and turn the tide, but from then on, Lu is drawn into a game of power. The vice president reports him for practicing medici 46Reads7.1Score100Shelves

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   This book, Juejuezi, fellow readers...

6. 156 从 Becoming a County Magistrate in 1949 从1949开始当县长 Life Is a Journey Against the Current人生如逆旅Urban1.9M WordsCompleted I’m currently a Grade 6 administrator, holding dual posts within the province. [Power at the Peak]+ [The Founding Years]+ [Farming]+ [Officialdom]+ [Recruitment]+ [Slow-Burn Epic] A model student of the era, a pioneer in prison economics, and an expert at reforming souls and minds. It’s 1949, and the Three Great Campaigns have already been won. I leave the military and transfer to local government to become a county magistrate. I’m 23 years old, with an administrative rank of 12. I devote myself 205Reads9.3Score—Shelves
7. 157 仕 The Official's Rise and Fall: Breaking the Deadlock Through Influence 仕途沉浮之借势破局 Uncle Jue from the Vernot Islands弗诺群岛的绝叔Urban4.1M WordsOngoing [Primarily aimed at male readers, but female readers may enjoy it too] + [No System, no wild fantasy] + [Realistic political intrigue] + [Power plays] + [Urban slice of life] A story about Huang Zheng, a chemistry prodigy from a poor family, who gives up a recommendation to pursue graduate studies at Tsinghua so he can look after his parents, then returns to his hometown for a job after earning his bachelor’s degree and embarks on a career in public service… Above the clouds, every step is fraug 15.9kReads8.7Score1.3kShelves

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   A realistic novel about officialdom written by a veteran cadre. No rebirth or time travel. If you like that kind of thing, come and check it out!

8. 158 权 Pinnacle of Power: Reborn with Cheats, I Outwit Heaven 权力之巅：重生开挂的我胜天半子 Three Days, Nine Awakenings三天九觉Urban780k WordsOngoing He took a perfect start and turned it into a complete disaster. He worked himself to the bone all his life, yet accomplished nothing. Reborn in 1999, Wang Linhai returns to the most important turning point in his life. This time, he has to seize every chance to get ahead, keep pace with the times, fulfill the dream he never achieved in his previous life, and do something worthwhile for ordinary people! 579Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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   In his previous life, the male protagonist, due to a lack of progress or making some mistakes, lived a mediocre life. Reborn, he utilizes his prophetic abilities and 20 years of experience at the grassroots level to serve as an official and benefit the people. [Please follow]

9. 159 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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   An absolutely captivating and engaging novel about officialdom, a must-read, incredibly realistic and thrilling.

10. 160 重 Reborn, I Became the King of the Capital Behind the Scenes! 重生后，我成为了幕后资本之王！ Manchu-Han Feast满汉全席Urban1.7M WordsCompleted Armed with several decades of memories from the future, Huang Feiyang returns to 2001, the year he turned eighteen. Millions in “pocket money” from the start? A family conglomerate waiting for him to inherit it? Huang Feiyang: “Then I’ll take the road everyone else has taken and leave them with nowhere to go!” The internet? Gaming? Technology? Finance? And more... Only children make choices. I want it all! In this life, I’ll lead Huaxia to the top of the world! My goal is the stars and the sea! 17kReads8.4Score1kShelves
11. 161 为 A Career in Public Service 为民官路 At Ease and Unrestrained安心无忌Urban1.8M WordsOngoing [A gritty, realistic tale of ambition and struggle in the government ranks] In 1990, top student Zhen Weimin offends the wrong people and gets kicked down to a poor rural township. Everyone thinks his life is over. But he is determined to make flowers bloom among the thorns. He breaks through obstacles with his knowledge and grounds himself in his conscience, with every step in sync with the pulse of the times. Starting in the township, he moves forward one step at a time. This is a true chronic 26.9kReads9.2Score2.8kShelves

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    I recommend a serious, realistic, and witty novel set in the officialdom of that era!

12. 162 官 Political Rivalries: A Grassroots Rise to Power 官场争锋之草根逆袭 Liu Peizhu刘培柱Urban836k WordsCompleted New to officialdom, Lu Zhaoyuan carries lofty ideals, only to be battered at every turn. After enduring hardship, he glimpses the logic behind power: “Only those who truly serve the people can go far!” Standing on the precipice between conscience and desire, what choice will he make? 6.9kReads7.9Score563Shelves

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    Very good, keep up the good work!

13. 163 官 Reborn: The Honest Confession of an Official 官路之重生坦白局 Never Said It不曾说Urban1.2M WordsCompleted An accident gave Zhang Hao a new lease on life, giving him the chance to rewrite the years of mediocrity and helplessness behind him. With the advantage of knowing what lies ahead, watch as Zhang Hao plans every move and secures victory from afar. A dragon may lie hidden in a pool, but when the winds and clouds gather, it will soar into the heavens. 12kReads9.3Score958Shelves
14. 164 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, is unexpectedly reborn before his political career begins. He decides to turn over a new leaf 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.

15. 165 官 The Winds of Change on the Official Path 官路之风起云涌 Never Said It不曾说Urban506k WordsOngoing This book is the sequel to Reborn: The Candid Confession. Father and son Zhang Anping and Zhang Hao have both left Jiang Province to enter a much broader political arena. After losing most of his support, Zhang Hao once again finds himself in a difficult situation. How will he plan his moves and secure victory from afar? Watch the tides of change, and listen for the dragon’s roar. (All characters, locations, and events in this book are fictional. Please do not connect them to real life. Any rese 1.8kReads8.9Score194Shelves
16. 166 官 Reborn in Politics, I Rise Step by Step by Stealing Others’ Opportunities 官场重生后，我靠截胡步步高升 Dudu Little Bug嘟小虫Urban4.0M WordsCompleted [One Female Lead]+ [Upright Protagonist]+ [Nonstop Thrills]+ [Never Follows the Usual Rules] This book is also known as The Right Way to Be Reborn, 101 Times of Defying Convention in the Civil Service, and Learning How to Be an Official from Zhao Weidong, the Man Who Splits Earthworms Lengthwise. Synopsis: In his previous life, Zhao Weidong had lofty ambitions, yet he died as no more than a deputy section chief. Now he has been reborn. He returns to 2002, the day he is made a permanent employee 13.5kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves
17. 167 权 Vortex of Power and Desire 权欲之涡 Misty Isle Beneath the Starry River烟屿落星河Urban2.4M WordsOngoing A career in government is like a bottomless abyss: one wrong step, and you’re shattered to pieces. Wu Liangyou has barely entered the political arena and hasn’t even tasted power when he’s already caught in the mire. Should he bow his head and bide his time, or risk his life in a desperate fight? The abyss cannot crush a ruthless man daring enough to change his fate. Watch Wu Liangyou break out of a hopeless situation, escape death, and rise to the top over a trail of blood. 99Reads6.1Score106Shelves

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    You'll know if it's good or not once you see it! Just look!

18. 168 救 I Saved Wang Xiyuan, and My Career Took Off Overnight 救下王熙媛，我的仕途一日千里 I Am the Eldest Senior Brother我是大师兄Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Reborn, Su Ting, a junior clerk in the County Party Committee Office, accompanies his female superior on a business trip. Using his foresight and the knowledge and experience he gained in his previous life, he foils conspiracies, earns great merit, and roots out corruption, winning his superior's favor. From there, he turns his fortunes around and rises rapidly through the ranks… 774Reads8.1Score260Shelves

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    The path to officialdom always begins from humble beginnings and is very tightly packed with events.

19. 169 乡 Take It Easy, Village Miracle Doctor 乡村神医悠着点 Listening to Snow in a High Tower高楼听雪Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Lin Xiaoqiang was beaten so badly in the city that he lost his wits. When he returned to the village, Sister-in-law Shuihua took care of him. Then the village bully, Liang Shan, beat him up. That beating snapped him back to his senses, and he even gained a special ability. From then on, his life took off. 3.1kReads7.3Score264Shelves
20. 170 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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    Highly recommended novels that will keep you hooked! A true tale of officialdom! A novel about rising through the ranks from the bottom – highly recommended!

21. 171 医 The Way of Medicine and Officialdom: Rising from the Provincial Health Bureau! 医道官途，从省保健局崛起！ The Handsomest Shuai Bai最帅的帅白Urban3.1M WordsOngoing After failing the civil service exam and missing out on a hospital position, Su Yubei finds a divorce agreement placed before him by his wife. He feels that his life has become a joke, and his darkest hour has arrived. Then his fortunes take a turn. By chance, Su Yubei saves a girl, and an opportunity to compete for a position on the Provincial Party Committee's Health Care Commission opens up to him. Su Yubei becomes an ordinary health care officer, with one foot on the path to a political care 5kReads9.1Score566Shelves

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    This book is one you won't regret reading, mainly because it updates quickly and has a lot of words.

22. 172 过 Adoption into the Family 过继 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban1.9M WordsCompleted This is a novel about a man growing up through blood and tears. Along with the cruelty of reality comes the trickery of fate. But if you’re a man, wipe away your tears and face every hardship. Make yourself tough as steel, unbreakable... 29.9kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves
23. 173 天 A Book Belonging to the Chosen One 天选之主的一本书 Chosen One天选之主Urban5.0M WordsCompleted An Jiang earned the top score in the civil service selection exam and entered government with a desire to serve the people, only to be sidelined by an unseen hand and sent to the countryside, where he endured contempt. When his two-year term was up, an official transfer from the Organization Department turned his fortunes around, transforming An Jiang into the county's youngest official... See how he charges headlong through the ranks and blazes his own path to success! 2.1kReads9.1Score272Shelves

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    This is all we've found so far; let's see how a farmer's son climbs the social ladder step by step.

24. 174 医 The Doctor’s Road to Officialdom 医路官途 Wei He帷赫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 162.2kReads9.4Score8.5kShelves

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    These novels about officialdom are all excellent; each one scores above 9 points.

25. 175 我 My Years Cheating the System at Work 我在体制内开挂那些年 Yan Jiu yo言九yoUrban422k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 100Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommended reading audience: 1. Young people who want to take the civil service exam but are afraid of the complexities (includes a survival simulator within the system) 2. Readers who love political intrigue but find the protagonist too overworked (the originator of the "easy win" style of officialdom novels) 3. Internet workers who are numb from being caught up in the workplace (experience the thrill of using cheat codes to escape the involution) A brief introduction to this book— Li Xian, a famous human ornament in Jiangcheng Development and Reform Commission, whose daily routine consists of: making tea, reading books, browsing the web, and slacking off. Until his brain was connected to the entire online database of officialdom—from then on: going to work was like having a cheat code, meetings were like spy wars, and promotions were like clearing levels [stunned]. Passive skill: [Barrage Protection] For every word the leader says, ten classic high-energy analyses of officialdom flash through his mind [thinking]. Ultimate skill cooldown: [One-click synthesis] He combines novel tropes, academic papers, and forum slang into a winning strategy [facepalm]. Ultimate persona: [Chaotic Amusement Person] "I may slack off, but I can solve all problems; I may lie down, but I can cure all kinds of dissent." The fantastical daily life of a contemporary cyber civil servant: "While you're calling each other brothers at drinking parties, I'm searching my brain for 'Alcohol Metabolism Rate and the Art of Expression'." "While you're scheming in the archives, I've already completed 'The Social Relationship Topology of Opponents' in the database." "His official position is in the unit, but his server is in the cloud." (Post-reading syndrome: I even want to ask the printer at work if it's connected to CNKI.)

26. 176 权 The Pinnacle of Political Power: A Great Rejuvenation 权路颠峰：伟大复兴 This Meat Is Poisonous这肉有毒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

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    These books are among the more balanced ones by Tomato. The first one features Zhou Yang, who works his way up in the officialdom until near retirement, only to become a deputy director. Then, he returns to his university days, this time using his memories to seize opportunities and rise through the ranks. He eventually reaches a high position. The last few books are basically the same.

27. 177 青 On the Road to the Azure Clouds: Turmoil in the Officialdom 青云在路上之官路风云 Dust Gathering in Misty Rain烟雨拾尘Urban763k WordsOngoing Though no one has yet bestowed the Book of Huangshi upon him, he remains steadfast and strives to rise among the clouds. Life is a series of encounters along the road to growth, and every meeting must be treated with care. Ling Chen graduated with a degree in journalism from the Chinese Department. When he took the civil service interview, a close friend from university sabotaged him, causing him to fail. To pay for his cancer-stricken father's treatment, he gave up on graduate school and findin 76Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A novel set in the officialdom; those who are interested can take a look!

28. 178 我 I’m a Township Civil Servant 我是乡镇公务员 Old Wooden Blade老木刀Urban3.1M WordsCompleted Zhang Hua is a low-ranking township civil servant who only wants to do his job without getting involved in anyone else’s business. He is the unluckiest man, yet also the luckiest; the loneliest, yet has the most friends; the poorest, yet never short of a little spending money. He most wants to be an ostrich, yet somehow has more than his share of trouble. He has no desire to become an official, yet there is always a position waiting for him. His life is full of one contradiction after another. M 45kReads9.0Score5.6kShelves

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    This is an authentic officialdom novel. There's no reincarnation, no system, no harem, and no face-slapping or wish-fulfillment elements. The plot is based on events that have happened around you. You won't be able to resist it.

29. 179 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
30. 180 窦 Dou E Reborn: Shattering the Frozen Abyss on the Path to Godhood 窦娥新生：踏碎寒渊登神路 Ling Shen, Who Loves Swimming Crabs喜欢横行蟹的凌神Ancient Romance294k WordsOngoing At the execution grounds in Chuzhou, Dou E was wrongly condemned and put to death. Before dying, she swore through her tears that she would have Heaven send an omen to prove her innocence. But the instant her head rolled away, she looked upon the countless people beneath the boundless heavens and suddenly understood: if an omen appeared, innocent commoners would be the ones to suffer. Breaking free from the pull of the underworld’s freezing winds, Dou E knelt in the void and repeatedly knocked 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    From a wronged soul on the execution ground to a disciple of Bodhi, Dou E's act of upholding justice on behalf of Heaven and her oversight of imperial power are incredibly captivating!

31. 181 涅 A Second Chance at an Official Career 涅槃官途 One Pick, Twelve Strokes一拾二画Urban703k WordsCompleted (The rating has just appeared and will keep rising. These are three completed, million-word political novels with high ratings, so please read with confidence. Feel free to share your valuable feedback: the author is always willing to listen.) This is a thoroughly authentic political novel, portraying every aspect of officialdom's human relations and social conventions, and revealing its culture and political maneuvering. The best part of the game is this: the people who set the traps still don' 331Reads7.1Score139Shelves

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    The best parts are here, a true glimpse into officialdom, worth watching.

32. 182 抗 War Against Japan: Warriors of the Flames 抗日：烽火战将 Shu Cheng叔承Urban1.1M WordsCompleted May the morning sun always shine upon our land. Never forget the blood that stained the pages of history. This is a resistance-war story with no System, one that respects history. In the eyes of special forces soldier Su Wu, the Japanese invaders are not unbeatable. With extraordinary tactical skill and strategic insight, he trains a truly elite force. Like a sharp sword on the enemy’s rear lines, they strike straight at the invaders’ heart and drive away the clouds hanging over four hundred mil 9.4kReads8.9Score470Shelves
33. 183 权 A Wild Ride Through Officialdom’s Power Struggles 权力巅峰之官途狂飙 One Pick, Twelve Strokes一拾二画Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Officialdom + anti-corruption + crackdown on organized crime + one heroine + satisfying power fantasy] Four consecutive top officials have been investigated, and rumors are rife. Young secretary Zheng Gongming is entrusted with a mission at a critical moment. With his exceptional judgment and his dedication to serving the people, he writes a legendary story of his own. What's more, he also has an older brother, Zheng Gongcheng… 6kReads9.0Score409Shelves
34. 184 重 Reborn in the Political Arena: My Road to High Office 重生官场：我的青云路 Misty Shadow缈影Urban134k WordsOngoing This story may take a little while to get going, but trust me: the more you read, the more hooked you’ll get, and the more satisfying it becomes. This is an ensemble power fantasy centered on officialdom. Please bear with the author if you encounter any illogical or awkward parts. I’ll keep doing my best (ง ˙o˙)ว. He was reborn, returning to 2004. Cancer hadn’t ended him; instead, it had given him eyes that could see through people and a backbone strong enough to crush every thorn in his path. 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is good, I recommend it.

35. 185 官 A Promising Career: The Village Doctor's Meteoric Rise in Politics 官运：小村医的妖孽仕途 Fiery Fiery Fiery Tail火火火尾巴Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Political career + No rebirth + Medical skills] A single needle and prescription can save lives, and also help you navigate the political world and rise to prominence. After making a house call in the middle of the night, village doctor Yang Xiaochuan stumbled into an opportunity to enter public service. With his outstanding medical skills and his commitment to serving the people, he writes a brilliant chapter in the worlds of medicine and politics! 9.9kReads8.1Score914Shelves

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    Look at this! It's incredibly good! I've never read such a great book before.

36. 186 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 engaging and realistic novel about life within the system; you'd be missing out if you didn't read it!

37. 187 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
38. 188 七 From Son-in-Law to Director: The Official’s Road in the 1970s 七零官路，从上门婿到局长 Loves Fish2021爱吃鱼2021Urban244k WordsCompleted Li Xiangdong is one of five brothers, and none of them has a wife. With no other choice, Li Xiangdong volunteers to become a live-in son-in-law, and his mother-in-law’s family grows very fond of him. This is the story of a man who rises from farmer to county chief. 3kReads6.5Score156Shelves
39. 189 成 The Mature Landlady 成熟的老板娘 Young Master Huajia花家大少Urban1.6M WordsOngoing For the sake of keeping the family fortune all to himself, Liang Dashan hatched a vicious scheme to frame his wife, Du Xue. Faced with her husband’s ruthless plotting, Du Xue fought back from the brink. She turned people’s motives to her advantage and used his own tactics against him, unraveling every conspiracy by playing along, and ultimately leaving the traitor with nothing but the clothes on his back! 30.2kReads7.9Score1.6kShelves
40. 190 富 A Rich Second Generation at the Grassroots 富二代在基层 Snow on Jade Steps, Golden Armor Returned玉阶雪金甲还Urban328k WordsOngoing A rich second-generation heir joins the ranks of grassroots civil servants. Moving beyond the pursuit of material inheritance to focus on self-fulfillment and creating social value, he brings professionalism and innovative energy to grassroots work, challenges the one-dimensional narrative of entrenched class divisions, and shows that talented people from different backgrounds can move in both directions. 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New book recommendation! Very interesting!

41. 191 山 The Ridgeline 山脊线 Snow on Jade Steps, Golden Armor Returned玉阶雪金甲还Urban510k WordsCompleted [How cruel is society? Look at how battered I am! How strong am I? Watch me rise smoothly through the ranks!] The grassroots front line is a crucible that refines the strong, a gilded stage for the average, and a sinkhole that eats away at the weak. —Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 192 昨 Yesterday Flowed into the City 昨日流入城 Thorny Bougainvillea有刺三角梅Urban3.0M WordsCompleted [Officialdom] + [Workplace] + [Business World] + [Family] A scholar, two business magnates, three boxing champions, four great families, the Gao family's five tigers, the Twelve Beauties of Jiangling, and 108 concubines... A man who had lost all hope and decided to lie flat is thrust into officialdom overnight, only to become the talk of the whole city as he indulges in wine, women, wealth, and power... Where does his path ultimately lead? Will there be an ending? 306Reads9.2Score366Shelves

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    Good novels about officialdom are a once-in-a-century opportunity...

43. 193 混 Even a Nobody Can Rise: Now They’re Begging Me to Lead 混子也有翻身时：求我做领导 Zhang San3721张三3721Urban266k WordsCompleted This is not a power fantasy. Based on real experiences in government circles, it tells the story of a man who rises against the odds through his own efforts and the help of his female confidantes, weaving a network of connections along the way. Sharp in both intelligence and emotional awareness, he draws on the experiences of this life and a previous one to offer a truly distinctive perspective. —Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist comes from a poor background but is intelligent. He is both roguish and refined. He combines his experiences from past and present lives to weave a network of relationships. With the help of his confidante, he has multiple romantic storylines!

44. 194 官 The Bearing of a Soldier on the Official Path 官道之军人风采 Shahé Courier Station Clerk沙河驿丞Urban1.3M WordsCompleted The political arena is a battlefield, but Chen Feng insists on meeting it head-on with a soldier's iron will! No rebirth, no System, no golden finger. He relies on sheer intelligence to fight back! While others depend on connections to win political battles, Chen Feng uses the battlefield-honed skill of “anticipating your anticipation.” After all, if he can dodge bullets, why fear your backstabbing? From a hail of gunfire to mountains of paperwork, he holds fast to a soldier's spirit with one ha 12.5kReads8.2Score1.7kShelves

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    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 A hardcore masterpiece about officialdom! A demobilized military officer presents a textbook example of political intrigue! Highly recommended by hardcore book lovers: [Already added to wishlist] The decisive and ruthless protagonist's intelligence is consistently on point! Starting from a lowly deputy town mayor, the details of the covert battles between various forces are breathtakingly realistic, with intense power struggles brimming with tension! A gripping plot combined with practical systemic wisdom—you'll be hooked from the moment you open it!

45. 195 沧 A Weathered Political Career 沧桑官途 The Road Home Is Like a Dream归途如梦Urban307k WordsCompleted Without attaching himself to power, and without using it to bully others, Gong Zheng unexpectedly embarked on a career in public service. Starting by taking the fall for the county Party secretary, he skillfully leveraged every opportunity and rose steadily through the ranks, while also experiencing the ups and downs of officialdom... 227Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A thrilling political novel featuring a master of leveraging power and a plethora of beautiful women!

46. 196 命 Destined to Be a Secretary 命中注定是秘书 Cat Winter Melon猫冬瓜Urban386k WordsCompleted This is a realistic political drama set in the world of government, told from the perspective of a leader’s secretary. It offers a look at the changing currents of officialdom and the many sides of life. Hu Tianyou starts out as the secretary to a county Party committee secretary, rising from a junior secretary to a senior one as he faces countless twists and turns in his career. The story offers both eye-opening political wisdom and a rich emotional journey for its hero and heroine, making it w 331Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    I recommend a realistic book about officialdom!

47. 197 攀 Climbing the Ranks of Power 攀登官峰 Wen Hai Shi Bei文海十贝Modern Romance132k WordsCompleted Xu Lu never imagined that an ordinary woman could climb the ranks in small but steady steps simply by being beautiful, and even help her husband get promoted along the way. She enjoys all kinds of privileges and takes in the boundless vistas from the summit of officialdom... 39Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend you give this one a try.

48. 198 官 The Official's Ladder: A Grassroots Civil Servant 官梯之【基层公务员】 Brother Lu Fan, Who Loves Snail Noodles with Chicken爱吃螺蛳鸡的陆凡兄Urban3.7M WordsCompleted There are ten rungs on the official career ladder. Wang Hongtao has the gift of foresight, starting from the very bottom and seizing every opportunity. Beginning at the section-chief level, he climbs one rung at a time, destined to forge his own glory! As he rises, he does all he can to benefit the people and improve the lives of those around him, while also settling an old score! See how an ordinary man makes waves in the world of officialdom! This is my first time writing, so please be underst —Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 199 省 The Provincial Party Compound: In the Name of the Queen of Spades 省委大院，黑桃皇的名义 Brother Weng's Book Nook翁小哥的书屋Urban176k WordsOngoing Political schemes and power plays, civil war erupting on all sides, and clashes between powerful figures leaving countless dead and wounded. A spectacular anti-corruption campaign unfolds in Longxi Province. The protagonist, Weng Qingyun, starts out in a high-ranking position and enters a life-and-death struggle with Professor Meng Dehu, who just can't help snapping, “Look at you, getting worked up again.” This is more than a brilliant battle between two individuals. It's also a fierce clash bet —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you want to understand the world of officialdom, you have to read the first book. It starts with a character who is at the level of a full-fledged department head, and the plot is incredibly exciting.

50. 200 我 I'm Qi Tongwei, and I Married a Widow. What Business Is It of Yours, Hou Liangping? 我祁同伟娶寡妇，关你侯亮平屁事 Brother Weng's Book Nook翁小哥的书屋Male-Channel Fanfiction141k WordsOngoing [Sniper-shotting madman + ruthless and laconic + sometimes openhearted, sometimes sly + respects Gao Zhiliang and makes good use of Director Cheng + becomes the king of Handong at forty] In his first life, Qi Tongwei shot himself at Lone Eagle Ridge, his dream shattered by Hou Liangping’s endless rhetoric. In his second life, Qi Tongwei allied himself with the Zhao family. He became the king of Handong, but Zhao Lichun’s influence kept him from going any further. In the end, he died of illness b 276Reads—Score—Shelves

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