Looking for a Hero Who's More of a Government Official Than a Businessman, a Refined Civil Servant in Politics 男主厅里厅气，从政当文官，不是从商的那种，有没

1. 101 一 One Wanted Criminal a Day. Classmate, Don't You Ever Take a Day Off? 一天一个通缉犯，同学你不休假吗 A Chick Crashes into an Eagle for Compensation小鸡碰瓷老鹰Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [Catching criminals + criminal bait + everyday life + no romance] After the college entrance exams, Gao Ye stunned the nation with a perfect score. Reporters flocked to interview him, only to discover that he had vanished. When Gao Ye reappeared at the police academy's freshman opening ceremony, countless reporters rushed over. Reporter: Gao Ye, could you tell us what you did over the break? Gao Ye: Just a few little things. I caught a pickpocket, robbed a bank, spent a few days in prison, and b 29.4kReads9.0Score2.9k14d adds
2. 102 天 Heavenly Profound Venerable Beyond the Heavens: Every Disciple I Take Is Supreme in the Three Realms 天外玄尊：我收的徒弟都是三界至尊 Jin Wuming of the Celestial Secrets Institute天机院的金无铭8k WordsCompleted Mystic Exalt from Beyond the Heavens: My Disciples Are All Supreme Beings of the Three Realms 65Reads—Score—14d adds
3. 103 受 The Doormat Has Gotten on the Wrong Side of a Top Big Shot 受气包招惹了顶级大佬 Wang Muyao王木垚Modern Romance526k WordsCompleted A stern, aloof old-school official VS a sweet, adorably clueless little troublemaker [Powerful man humbled by love, stealing her from her boyfriend, older-man guidance, heroine takes control later on, hero eats his words] After three years of having her work stolen by colleagues and being targeted by her boss, Ye Zhenzhen had finally had enough of being a pushover. Her boyfriend advised her, “Go talk to the big boss about it!” That big boss was terrifyingly stern. She nervously pushed open the d 87.2kReads8.7Score215.9k14d adds
4. 104 他 His Instinctive Attraction 他的生理性喜欢 Yuan Yi媛壹Modern Romance345k WordsCompleted (Completed) A high-ranking official with a commanding presence x a sweet, gentle qipao designer, ten-year age gap, devoted romance between two pure-hearted leads Self-disciplined, proper, unruffled, and free of worldly desires: these were the words that defined Qin Yuzheng. They were also the weapons that helped him prevail at every turn and reach the top of the pyramid. People said Qin Yuzheng had once been briefly married, and the reason for the divorce was that his wife had complained he coul 88.1kReads8.4Score10.7k14d adds

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   The male lead, with his refined and approachable demeanor, gradually guides the female lead to fall in love with him. The female lead also slowly awakens, transforming from being exploited by her family to becoming independent and self-reliant.

5. 105 不 I’m Done Pretending: After Winning the Factory Director’s Favor, I’m Completely Sold 不装了，抱上厂长大腿后我真香了 December Yo十二月呦Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted When Jiang Yang opened her eyes, she was not only married, she also had a sixteen-year-old son. Her husband was the thirty-five-year-old director of a steel mill, and her stepson was a high school sophomore. A month ago, Ruan Wenli, who had been single for years, quietly announced his marriage. His lovely wife was a boiler-room worker more than ten years his junior, and the news shocked the entire third-tier city. Jiang Yang returned home and saw a tall, slender figure who had suddenly appeared 7kReads8.7Score57114d adds

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   🔥✨It's super good! The male and female leads are a perfect match.🌷It's rare to see a high-ranking official from a certain era and an older man marrying a younger woman.🍉The character setting is also very appealing. After all, I've only seen this kind of thing on certain websites. 🍀

6. 106 以 In the Name of the Law: A New Chief Prosecutor Arrives 以法之名：检察院来了个新检察长 Lalala6噜啦啦啦6Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted Crack down on organized crime and evil, expose those who shield them, and uphold fairness and justice as a prosecutor-in-chief, resolving one lingering grievance after another. In the Name of the Law, Article 20, The Long Night, The Knockout, In the Name of the People, The Wind Blows from Longxi, The Commando, The Great Magician, The River Flows On, Day and Night, and more to come. 16.7kReads8.6Score87014d adds

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   Old-school system people

7. 107 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 160.1kReads9.4Score8.4k14d adds
8. 108 林 Team Leader Lin's Beloved Wife 林组长的心尖娇妻 Idle Fish Passerby A, B, C, and D闲鱼路人甲乙丙丁Modern Romance572k WordsCompleted [Completed, dive right in] Lin Zhizhou, a levelheaded and prudent leader of the inspection team with a keen eye for justice, and Shen Tinglan, an optimistic, confident, kindhearted party girl. From the male lead's perspective: love at first sight. From the female lead's perspective: she had been plotting it all along. One day, Shen Tinglan turned back and teased Lin Zhizhou, calling him a “gentleman.” The man furrowed his brows slightly and lowered his voice. “What does that mean?” Shen Ting 9kReads9.2Score1.2k14d adds

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   Isn't this just right?

9. 109 重 Reborn: The Tiger-Cubed Police Officer from a Military Family, Changing Fate with Three Shots from the Start 重生：将门虎警，开局三枪改命 Flowers Bloom on Jimu吉木生花Urban1.7M WordsCompleted Yang Xiao returns to 2003, to the day that changed his fate. This time, he decisively pulls the trigger, killing the armed criminal in front of him and embarking on a turbulent career in government. Starting out as a junior officer at a local police station, Yang Xiao uses his memories of his previous life to crack major cases one after another and earn countless honors. In the treacherous world of politics, Yang Xiao holds fast to the justice in his heart and climbs step by step to the heights 47.8kReads9.2Score5.5k14d adds
10. 110 年 Older Men!! A Ferrari Is Still a Ferrari, Even When It’s Old 年上！！法拉利老了依然是法拉利 Loves Big Tomatoes Most最爱大番茄16k WordsCompleted Older woman!! A Ferrari is still a Ferrari, even when it's old. 32.5kReads—Score44814d adds

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    The author's carefully written recommendation

11. 111 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 381Reads6.1Score14714d adds

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    A brand-new genre of officialdom novels has emerged, where the male protagonist doesn't rely on mindless wish-fulfillment to advance his career, but rather on his legal and economic background and calm wisdom to overcome numerous obstacles.

12. 112 红 Within and Beyond the Red Walls, Spring Breeze Enters the Game 红墙内外，春风入局 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance521k WordsCompleted [Older, Powerful Man] [Age Gap] [Junior Clerk] [Career Growth] [Guiding Lover] [Sweet Romance] One chance encounter, one moment of curiosity, and one... At some point, everything began to change. 58.6kReads8.5Score4.3k14d adds

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    The male lead is my favorite of the year! His character design, plot, writing style, and depth are all flawless, making him the pinnacle of the romance novel's male lead genre!

13. 113 你 You're a Traffic Cop. Is It Appropriate to Take a Homicide Case? 你一个交警，抢刑侦的案子合适吗 Years Flow Like Water似水留年Urban2.5M WordsCompleted He transmigrated to a parallel world and became a graduate of the police academy. When Xu Lin received his job assignment, he was completely bewildered. He had graduated top of his class with perfect marks in criminal investigation, and was about to become a criminal investigator. So why had they assigned him to the traffic police? What was that supposed to mean? They wouldn’t let him work criminal investigations? Fine. A traffic cop could take on criminal investigations, too. On his first day a 94.5kReads9.3Score10.5k14d adds
14. 114 我 My Name Is Jing Yunhui 《我叫景云辉》 Six Paths六道Urban3.9M WordsCompleted In his previous life, Jing Yunhui stood up for a friend and smashed his own future with a beer bottle. After ten years in prison, he learned that his girlfriend had married the friend he trusted most. By the time he was free again, his life was already in ruins. When he opened his eyes again, he had returned to 1998, the night that changed his fate. This time, he seizes the initiative and claws his way back from having nothing. Facing those who betrayed and deceived him, and are waiting to watch 374kReads9.2Score53.5k14d adds

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    This book is truly impeccable. The protagonist goes from an undercover agent to the mayor of Lasu City, and then to the regional leader. He's ruthless when necessary, and also possesses immense charisma. He dares to face a barrage of guns alone without flinching, and never abandons his brothers no matter what—it's incredibly satisfying! The book only has one female lead, and her father-in-law's family background is quite powerful. The protagonist has no harem.

15. 115 真 Detective Dayong 真探大用 A Tiger Snatched Along the Way顺手牵虎Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Volume Two of “The Young Cop's Big Cases.” The first volume follows Du Dayong's growth, while the second chronicles his brilliant detective work. The first volume alone shows how the author keeps a story of over two million characters consistent and engaging, packed with substance and no filler. The cases in the second volume are even more gripping, and its quality is sure to surpass the first. 19.3kReads9.6Score3.2k14d adds
16. 116 狂 The Knockout: In the Jinghai Police Brigade, I Steal Gao Qilan's Spotlight 狂飙：人在京海支队，截胡高启兰 Hell Difficulty地狱难度Mystery346k WordsCompleted Lin Can transmigrates into the world of The Knockout and is born on Old Factory Street. Ten years ago, he grew up alongside the Gao siblings, childhood friends who were practically inseparable. Ten years later, he becomes an anti-drug police officer. He volunteers for the border, facing off against the most ruthless criminals and honing his resolve in the harshest conditions. He has come close to death several times, all for the sake of this day. “Jinghai, I’m back!” Transferred to the Jinghai C —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You can check out the ones set against the backdrop of the "raging storm" (likely referring to a specific historical context or event), like "Taking a Fish" (a reference to a character in a popular Chinese novel). It's a collection of stories about power and wealth, and the characters are quite popular.

17. 117 小 The Little Cop Who Makes a Big Difference 小警大用 A Tiger Snatched Along the Way顺手牵虎Mystery2.4M WordsCompleted Du Dayong once hoped to grow up to be a great chef. He never expected to become a low-ranking criminal investigator. This is the story of a young police officer growing up. There is no reborn protagonist showing off and face-slapping people, no System or golden finger making him invincible, and no ridiculous transmigration to another world. Here, you'll find the humor and warmth between comrades, a touch of youthful romance, loving family bonds, mischievous leaders, and absurd coworkers. Young o 90.3kReads9.6Score10.8k14d adds
18. 118 月 The Crescent Moon Shines Over the Mountain 月儿弯弯映山头 Ye Shu晔殊Modern Romance318k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + second chance love + reunion after years apart] They met again on a rainy day. She pulled out her rock hammer and smashed his rearview mirror. And with it, she broke through the heart he had kept frozen for seven years and five months. Seven years and five months: the time I spent missing you, and the time I gave you to be free. For the rest of our lives, there will be no more freedom. 10.2kReads9.0Score99214d adds

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    Why isn't anyone recommending this book? It's super good! You can tell from the title that the male and female leads reunite at the beginning. They were exes, and both of them have mouths, so they quickly make up. I won't say more; please read it for yourselves!

19. 119 名 In the Name of the People: From the Start, I Married Zhong Xiaoi! 名义：开局和钟小艾领证结婚！ Diligence Boost勤勉加持Male-Channel Fanfiction545k WordsOngoing [The rating just came out, but it’ll go up later.] Liu Ming transmigrates into the world of In the Name of the People. A bundle of cloth beneath him gives him a legitimate identity in this world. He also gets a student ID from Handong University! After learning the lay of the land, Liu Ming works hard to improve his romantic skills, wins over Zhong Xia’ai, and gains the support of the Zhong family. A master strategist, he plans every move with care! More than a decade before the original story’s 45kReads5.8Score2.3k14d adds

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    This book is

20. 120 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] 76Reads8.4Score—14d adds
21. 121 名 In the Name of the People: From the Start, I Used Chen Yanshi as a Warning to the Others 名义：开局拿陈岩石祭旗 Wood and Water Years木水年华Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted My 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! 34.8kReads8.8Score1.7k14d adds

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    I really like these three books so far. The author's writing is average at the beginning, but it gets better and better as it goes on. The comments section is even more interesting.

22. 122 误 Falling Into My Boss’s Favor: Qingzi’s Heartfelt Story 误入领导心尖：清姿叙心 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance264k WordsCompleted 19.9kReads8.8Score1.5k14d adds

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    Who understands this contrast! Outside, the male lead is calm and composed, acts prudently, and rarely shows his emotions. But when he meets the female lead, he is willing to put aside his own pace and patiently accompany her on her journey.

23. 123 狂 The Knockout: I'm An Xin's Junior Brother, and I'm Building the Hengdi Group 狂飙：我安欣师弟，打造恒帝集团 Swordpoint剑指Male-Channel Fanfiction466k WordsCompleted [Corruption + Corrupt to the Core + Patronage + Jinghai Boss + The Knockout + In the Name of the People + Ice Breaking Action + Anti-Corruption Storm] (Chapter 34: Complete Corruption) Zhao Lidong: “Zhang Heng, please let me be your patron.” Chen Tai of Jian Gong: “Jian Gong is yours now, and Cheng Cheng comes as part of the dowry.” Secretary Wang: “Bro, hit me anywhere but the face. A slap to the face hurts my pride.” Gao Qilan: “Tonight, I'm yours.” Chen Shuting: “I want a daughter.” Meng Yu: 25Reads7.2Score—14d adds
24. 124 腹 The Cunning Tycoon: My Aloof Boss's Tender Trap 腹黑大佬：高冷领导的温柔陷阱 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted [Workplace drama in the public sector + age gap + forceful love that later becomes passionate devotion + secret crush turned real + romantic tension + career growth.] After graduating, Shiqing takes the civil service exam, never imagining she would end up working under Lu Tingyuan, her best friend's older brother. Even more surprisingly, the icy, imposing man who had intimidated her ever since their school days has apparently been watching her all along! After an accidental drunken encounter, he 14.8kReads8.4Score1.3k14d adds
25. 125 小 Xiao Hui’s Story Begins in Guangming District 小辉的名义从光明区开始 Liu Changsheng of Handong汉东刘长生Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted Chen Xiaohui takes up his post in Guangming District and tackles the Dafeng Factory problem first! Shanshui Group, you want the land where Dafeng Factory stands? The shares belong to your group, but aren't the workers your employees too? Why are you giving your employees' severance pay to Cai Chenggong, an outsider? Shanshui Group hasn't gone bankrupt, so how can anyone be laid off? … 15.5kReads8.3Score73914d adds
26. 126 瓦 Vladimir, the One I Cannot Help but Love 瓦洛佳，非爱不可的人 Lucky Clover吉祥草Modern Romance281k WordsCompleted They say the stars in the night sky are the most beautiful things in the world. They must never have seen those captivating ice-blue eyes. 5,843 is the distance from Beijing to Moscow, and it also represents my promise to be with you for all eternity. (This story is entirely fictional.) 1.9kReads9.2Score17814d adds

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    🌼The male lead is a dignified and sophisticated president of a country, 29 years older than the female lead. He has been married before and has a daughter. The female lead is a female college student studying abroad and is good friends with the male lead's daughter. The male lead has been married before, is very caring, and dotes on the female lead.

27. 127 官 Officialdom: Starting by Slapping My Boss Twice 官锋：从打领导两巴掌开始 Little Lotus Breeze小荷风Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Made the scapegoat from the start? Pushed to the margins, with my future and my life ruined? Fine, I’ll remember this. There’s plenty of time to settle the score. My girlfriend breaks up with me, and my love life falls apart. What was I even here for? Fine, I’ll set you free. Don’t regret it. I turn around with power in my hands and return. Li Rui laughs aloud. Those who hurt and slandered me will all pay the price. 29.5kReads8.3Score2.4k14d adds

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    I highly recommend reading these two novels about officialdom; they're incredibly immersive, and listening to them is even more engaging.

28. 128 舅 My Uncle Is Qi Tongwei, and We Go on a Joyride from the Start with Gao Qilan! 舅舅祁同伟，开局带高启兰狂飙！ Wood and Water Years木水年华Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted People's Justice + The Knockout + Icebreaking Action... An accident brings Xu Chaoyang to a world where different TV dramas have merged. From the start, he meets Gao Qilan. In this world, Brother Qiang begs him to become his brother-in-law, while Uncle Dong cheerfully pulls him in as a partner in the Tazhai gang. Gao Yuliang willingly regards him as his sole successor, and Ma Yunbo personally guides him up the rank 21.4kReads9.2Score1.6k14d adds
29. 129 重 Reborn in 1996: Starting by Revitalizing a Poor Town 重生96：从振兴贫困镇开始 Shrimp at Play in Shallow Water浅水戏虾Urban7.2M WordsOngoing "If it benefits the nation, I will give my life, so why should I shy away from danger or fortune?" Only after spending half his life amid the ups and downs of officialdom did Zhou Pengcheng realize that some opportunities, once missed, become lifelong regrets. As the tide of the times surged forward, he returned to the crucial moment when he graduated from party school. Determined not to repeat his past mistakes, Zhou Pengcheng chose to take root in a poor, remote countryside and face the countl 24.7kReads8.5Score81214d adds

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    I think these are all excellent books about officialdom, well worth reading, especially those about interpersonal relationships and social dynamics; you can learn a lot from them.

30. 130 官 The Road to Power: A Clash of Ambition and Desire 官途从权欲交锋开始 Little Lotus Breeze小荷风Urban1.7M WordsOngoing [Political Revenge] + [Career Advancement] + [Alliances of Mutual Interest] + [Romantic Entanglements] + [Political Scheming and Wits] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Ensemble Cast] [The male lead keeps a low profile without being creepy early on, reveals his sharp edge with a roguish charm in the middle, and takes revenge on all his enemies later.] Wang Maoyuan is a "golden phoenix" who flew out of the countryside. The year he graduated from college, he passed the civil service exam and joined the la 18.2kReads7.7Score1.2k14d adds
31. 131 名 In the Name of the People: No Pulling Strings, Just Hard-Won Achievements 名义：哪来的走关系，都是硬政绩 Tongzi Who Loves Strawberries爱吃草莓的桐子Male-Channel Fanfiction767k WordsCompleted [In the Name of the People, political intrigue, reborn, officialdom, no System, wish fulfillment, entirely written by hand, no AI] (The rating just came out; it’ll rise later.) After a tragic end, Qi Tongwei is reborn in 2008. He learns deeply from the lessons of his past life and refuses to be anyone’s bagman or do their dirty work. Instead, he begins planning every step, doing solid work and building a clean record as he steadily rises to a higher position, becoming the one who moves the piece 17.6kReads6.4Score74314d adds

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    Good fan fiction, In the Name of the People

32. 132 重 Reborn: Addicted to My CEO Husband's Mark 重生：总裁老公标记成瘾 Hibernation Enthusiast爱好冬眠Two Male Leads211k WordsOngoing [ABO | Two Male Leads | Marriage First, Love Later | Selfish and Self-Serving | Scumbag | Two Powerful Leads | Proceed with Caution if You Favor Either Lead | Wife-Chasing Crematorium | Top's POV] [Cold, Controlling Alpha Top x Cool Omega Bottom Who Suddenly Presents as S-Rank] In his previous life, Shen Zhao was betrothed to the younger son of the Gu family, and his days passed quietly without incident. Reborn, he already knows about the shocking twist awaiting them on the day of the final pr 290Reads—Score28514d adds
33. 133 名 In the Name of the People: Tongwei Is Sacrificed, and All of Handong Panics 名义：同伟祭天，全汉东都慌了 Sevenfold Dreamscape七重梦境Male-Channel Fanfiction833k WordsOngoing He transmigrates as Gao Yuliang, and from the start he’s in a deadly predicament: Qi Tongwei has just killed himself at Lonely Eagle Ridge, and the Discipline Inspection Commission is on its way to investigate! Don’t want to end up growing vegetables in Qincheng Prison? Then he has no choice but to flip the whole chessboard of Handong! 86.7kReads8.4Score4.1k14d adds
34. 134 恶 The Villain Insists on Playing Nice 恶人偏偏爱装乖 Hibernation Enthusiast爱好冬眠Two Male Leads171k WordsOngoing [Dual Male Leads | Pathological and Unhinged | One-on-One Ending | All Villains | Everyone's Favorite | Seme Is Pure in Body and Mind | Uke Is a Player | Love Triangle Chaos] From the start: his own father sent him to Duan Jiyan's bed. Shen Youbai is an absolute villain: absolutely selfish, absolutely stubborn, and absolutely heartless. He's vain and afraid of death, and loves being fawned over, but he's never truly let anyone into his heart. When someone loves him, the first thing he does is 7Reads—Score14014d adds
35. 135 宦 Love Amid the Corridors of Power 宦海情途 Boil the Sea into Salt煮海为盐Urban1.0M WordsOngoing After offending his superiors, Zhou Zhiyuan was transferred from the county Party committee office to a remote township. Amid the undercurrents of grassroots politics, he remains humble yet steadfast, puts down roots in the countryside, and plans for development. Through one power struggle after another, he holds true to himself and uses his courage and wisdom to break through and grow. Starting from a small township, he rides the waves and steadily opens a path to success in his political caree 17.1kReads7.6Score1.3k14d adds

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    This is a good one.

36. 136 笔 A Writer’s Brush Meets the Political Arena 笔尖遇政途 Brave Hero, Wait Up 1990壮士留步1990Modern Romance183k WordsCompleted A promising 29-year-old district Party committee secretary-general × a freshly graduated intern reporter When they first meet, she looks at the man in the administrative jacket. He seems only twenty-five or twenty-six, young enough to be a generation below the bureau chiefs standing nearby. Yet his manner is perfectly composed, and he has a steadiness and wisdom beyond his years. With the air of someone accustomed to authority, he asks her supervisor, “What’s this young colleague’s name?” He tea 2.3kReads—Score23514d adds

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    The novel that is closest to the real life within the system is the male protagonist, who is practically the pinnacle of the system. He graduated from a prestigious university, was selected to be a secretary to a high-ranking leader, and became the secretary-general of the district committee at the age of 29. He is young, handsome, noble, refined, shrewd, and skillful. The female protagonist started as an intern reporter and later grew into a well-known reporter in the industry. Let's see the two of them meet at the top.

37. 137 巅 The Peak of Politics: Winning with a Rebellious Streak 2 巅峰官场：胜在反骨2 One Pick, Twelve Strokes一拾二画Urban182k WordsOngoing [Rebirth + officialdom + revenge + one heroine + satisfying read + no saintly protagonist] Reborn in 2001, Zheng Gongcheng uses his foresight to earn three exceptional promotions. In 2003, he takes charge of Fengyang County’s Party Committee, sees through the ways of officialdom, governs with dedication, improves people’s lives, and rises to the top. This book is dedicated to readers who enjoyed The Pinnacle of Officialdom: Winning Through Defiance and to fans of officialdom novels. May the “unr 39Reads7.7Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist exudes a refined and sophisticated aura, a refreshing change in officialdom novels. Starting as a secretary, he rises to the top! The first book ended prematurely due to unforeseen circumstances; the second is a sequel! Reading it will give you a true understanding of the realities of officialdom—don't miss it!

38. 138 名 In the Name of the People: The Pinnacle of Power 名义：权利巅峰 Watching Chess Makes Me a Little Neurotic观棋有点神经质Male-Channel Fanfiction958k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into In the Name of the People, Zhao Yang grew up in an orphanage. A car accident unraveled the mystery of his origins. Zhao Yang: “I jolted awake from a near-death dream. Turns out, I'm the foreign powers myself?” In the Name of the People, Ice Breaking Action 21.6kReads8.5Score75414d adds

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    The ambiance and atmosphere of the living room are exactly what you need.

39. 139 黄 That Blonde Bully Messes with Me? My Uncle Is Qi Tongwei! 黄毛霸凌我？家叔祁同伟呀！ Lian Cang连藏Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted (Completed, no rushed ending, and readers were still leaving over three thousand “hurry up with the next chapter” comments on the final chapter.) Reborn ten years later, Zhao Xue’an is a heartthrob in Handong! Zhao Xue’an was wrongfully imprisoned for ten years. Only as he lay dying did he finally understand: no matter how successful a businessman you are, you can’t compete with a mere whim of power. Given a second life, he abandons business for politics. With his uncle, Qi Tongwei, showing him 44.5kReads9.1Score3.6k14d adds

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    Highly recommended! Two fantastic fanfictions about Qi Tongwei: one where his father, Qi Lianshan, is reborn as a member of the Central Military Commission to protect him, and the other where his nephew is reborn and helps him join a military unit. I'm following them every day! You absolutely need to read these two.

40. 140 站 The Road to Standing Tall 站立的路 Gan Chenghe甘城何Urban3.8M WordsOngoing Eighteen-year-old Hua Mingqing leaves the army and returns to his hometown, carrying excellent results but also the disappointment of seeing his dream of becoming an officer fall apart. He comes back to a rural home that is still mired in poverty. Faced with this turning point in his life, he is lost for a time, but with encouragement from his high school teacher, he decides to change his fate through the college entrance exam and make the leap of a carp over the dragon gate... 2.4kReads6.8Score16714d adds

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    After graduating from university, the protagonist went to a Party school for further studies and took over a state-owned machinery factory that was on the verge of collapse. He patiently carried out reforms and planned for the long term, managing to increase the output value to hundreds of millions and forging his own path through solid achievements.

41. 141 跟 Learning Feng Shui from Third Grandpa 跟着三爷爷学风水 Ding Xingxing521丁星星521Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Born into a family of Feng Shui practitioners, I became someone who defies fate the moment I entered the world of Yin-Yang Feng Shui. As one strange event after another unfolded, I learned to recognize fortune and misfortune, ward off disaster, and handle everything with ease. To all the brothers, sisters, uncles, and aunties passing by, please leave a book review here! Remember to comment, too! Thank you! If you like learning, remember to bring your brain along. There’s plenty of useful informa 34.1kReads8.8Score2.9k14d adds

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    Just joining in the fun, it'll be over soon!

42. 142 名 In the Name of the People: The Province's No. 2 Has Made a Move! 名义：省服第二出手了！ First Words in the Clear Wind清风初识字Male-Channel Fanfiction699k WordsOngoing This is another possible ending within the story. What will change when the number-two player on the provincial server stops being a bystander? Does the arrival of a new force mean the balance of power is about to shift? And who will be the last one eliminated? 383Reads8.3Score12714d adds
43. 143 中 Lu Xueqi, Vocational School Student 中专生陆雪琪 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Marriage & Romance81k WordsCompleted Lu Xueqi, the Vocational School Student 1.6kReads—Score1914d adds
44. 144 天 Sky Screen: Watching Short Videos, Ying Zheng Gets the MVP 天幕：刷短视频，嬴政得了MVP Beiqi Beiqi北起北起Historical2.2M WordsOngoing The protagonist isn’t just a prop. Besides short videos and historical video compilations, the story also focuses on showing people from the past modern life! Lin Qi has no idea that videos of his daily life are being shown to audiences across every dynasty. And so, beneath the sky screen, Lin Qi’s life becomes entertainment for countless ancestors during their downtime. An AI short video titled “Oh no, Ying Zheng got MVP” makes Ying Zheng lose it. A video of “The Song Dynasty’s dragon standard 120.9kReads8.4Score5.6k14d adds
45. 145 名 In the Name of the People: Dehan, What Do You Think of This Game of Chess? 名义：德汉，这盘棋，你怎么看？ Blowing Wind, Swallowing Clouds吹风吞云Male-Channel Fanfiction933k WordsCompleted In the TV drama In the Name of the People, Zhao Dehan, who was supposed to be written out after just two episodes, transmigrates. Zhao Dehan starts doing things by the book. Anyone who refuses to play by the rules gets dealt with on the spot. In his eyes, following procedures in everything and doing things by the rules is how this ragtag outfit ought to operate. 32kReads8.4Score1.7k14d adds

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    A top-tier, action-packed novel about officialdom is here! Guaranteed to keep you reading all night long! [Laughing][laughing]

46. 146 重 Reborn at the Pinnacle of Power 重生官场之权力巅峰 Xue Er学二Urban1.3M WordsOngoing Jiang Zhenbang spent thirty years rising and falling in the political arena. Just as he was about to take charge of a region and reach the peak of his career, he died saving someone and returned to 1995, to the summer just after graduating from university. With his foreknowledge of the future, he used a county-level economic research report far ahead of its time as his calling card. He boldly put himself forward and won the favor of his leaders, entering government service at the rank of section 3.5kReads9.2Score24014d adds
47. 147 亮 Bright Sword: From the Start, I’m Put in Charge of a Region 亮剑：开局让我主政一方 Life Is a Journey Against the Current人生如逆旅Urban1.0M WordsOngoing [Officialdom] + [Senior Cadres] + [Development and Nation-Building] + [Period] + [A Heart Devoted to the Party] + [Pinnacle of Power] The author has a completed, two-million-word novel, County Chief from 1949 Onward, so you can trust them with this kind of story. In 1953, Li Mo returns home after being wounded in the Korean War. Hoping for a quiet life, he plans to reclaim wasteland in a border region. But a single order from the organization sends him to Hanbei Province as acting chairman. Li M 5.5kReads8.6Score21214d adds

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    The hall was quite grand, but with so many people, Li Mo could only offer them a simple meal. Firstly, the local town didn't have many good things to offer, and secondly, there were too many people to prepare a proper meal.

48. 148 从 A Deputy County Chief’s Wild Ride 从副县长开始狂飙之旅 Ten Fateful Calculations天命十算Urban1.5M WordsOngoing [Officialdom] + [Feel-Good Power Fantasy] + [Reborn] + [One Female Lead] + [Locked-Room Mystery] In his previous life, Xu Tianhua did whatever it took to climb the ladder, only to end up with a hasty, ignominious finish. Now he has returned to the age of thirty. Armed with foreknowledge, he plans to live differently, enjoying the journey of life to the fullest and leaving himself no regrets. [The synopsis doesn't do it justice. Please read the novel itself.] 371Reads9.3Score—14d adds
49. 149 离 They Only Remembered Who I Was After Signing the Divorce Papers 离婚协议签完他们才想起我是谁 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋30k WordsCompleted They only remembered who I was after signing the divorce papers. 57Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Will this work?

50. 150 青 A Straight Path to the Top: It All Starts with a Transfer Order! 青云直上：从一纸调令开始！ Galio and the Cat加里奥与猫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. 116.8kReads9.1Score8.1k14d adds

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