Political Novels, Realistic Ones 官场文，正常的

1. 201 官 Officialdom: The Road to the Pinnacle of Power 官场：走上权力巅峰 Coastal Dead End沿海穷途Urban1.0M WordsCompleted In his previous life, Jiang Zijie was a frustrated talent who never amounted to much. By the time he retired, he was only a section chief. Reborn in his youth, Jiang Zijie resolves to climb to the pinnacle of power. He expects to rise through the ranks on the strength of his own abilities, but after being reborn, one opportunity after another comes his way. Before he knows it, Jiang Zijie is soaring up the career ladder and standing at the summit of power. 38Reads8.2Score—Shelves
2. 202 离 After My Divorce, an Owl Helped Me Rule the World 离婚后，猫头鹰带我权倾天下 Nowhere to Settle無處安放Urban1.0M WordsCompleted He lost his job in middle age, and his seven-year marriage also came to an end. Lin Zhijie got a firsthand taste of what it meant to be “a middle-aged man who’s worth less than a dog.” His property and savings were all seized by his domineering, ruthless socialite wife. Just as Lin Zhijie was left homeless and sleeping beneath a bridge, he unexpectedly saved a talking owl. After that, Lin Zhijie entered politics, rising smoothly from an archival clerk at a neighborhood office to the very top. Be 4.8kReads7.6Score485Shelves

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   Realistic and highly faithful to the original.

3. 203 叱 Making Waves 叱咤风云 Bi Longdan笔龙胆Urban8.1M WordsOngoing Amid the great tides of change sweeping in from the southeast, Xiao Zheng, a low-ranking grassroots official, seizes an opportunity by chance and embarks on a journey from hidden potential to dazzling success. 1.9kReads6.8Score187Shelves

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   This novel about officialdom is normal, yet very enjoyable!

4. 204 浪 A Romantic Career in Officialdom 浪漫仕途 Peerless Blade Edge不二刀锋Urban517k WordsCompleted After graduating with a master’s degree, Leng Yu took the civil service exam and landed a post in a poor mountain region, determined to do more good for the people and deliver real results. But while his ideals were lofty, reality dealt him a face-slapping blow. Facing pressure from all sides, he stubbornly fought his way forward and gradually came to understand that to accomplish great things, he would first have to become a high-ranking official. 125Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   After graduating with a master's degree, Leng Yu refused to take over his mother's company in the provincial capital and instead went to the remote mountainous township of Daping to become a grassroots civil servant. Less than a week later, the township party secretary, angered by his departure, brutally beat up the township head who had harassed women, petitioned for the people, and outwitted local thugs. Several women became jealous of him, and various powerful figures pressured him, making him the focus of attention in Daping Township. (Normal)

5. 205 权 The Road to Power: Starting as a Temporary Transfer to the General Affairs Section 权力巅峰：从借调综合科开始 Morning Glory Big Bro牵牛一哥Urban419k WordsCompleted That’s right, Zhang Zheyuan was reborn. His last life was just too hard! This time, he’s aiming for the pinnacle of power! People who want to win don’t smile, so why can’t I stop the corners of my mouth from turning up?! 21Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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   Highly recommended, worth watching.

6. 206 青 The Long Road to the Azure Clouds 青云漫漫路 Jue Jue觉珏Urban642k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Classic and excellent books about officialdom, rich in content and with exciting plots.

7. 207 权 The Road to Power Begins with a Disaster 权途，从一场灾难开始 Who Will Listen谁人听Urban1.2M WordsOngoing A dam burst, and Yang Yi turned the tide against disaster. From that moment on, he began climbing step by step. Serving the people is the foundation of everything. See how he reaches the pinnacle in the name of the people. 20.3kReads8.0Score1.2kShelves

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   Purely officialdom-based, purely handmade, give it a try.

8. 208 官 A Lucky Man in Officialdom, the Leader's Trusted Aide 官场幸运儿，领导身边的红人 Top Wage Slave头号打工仔Urban1.8M WordsOngoing This is a political intrigue novel set in local government. When the young Qin Feng is appointed in a crisis through his family's connections and parachuted into Nanping County, he is met not with welcoming applause, but with constant exclusion and covert obstruction from all sides. Every step he takes is like walking on the edge of a blade. As power, money, and personal ties weave together into a web, some choose to go along with the corruption, while others swim against the current. Faced with 53.3kReads8.9Score4.2kShelves

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   I recommend a good book.

9. 209 胜 Half a Move from Victory? I, Qi Tongwei, Just Want a Government Post! 胜天半子？我祁同伟只想进部！ A Plate of Shredded Potatoes来盘土豆丝Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted Monkey, you and I are even! I'll repay Chen Hai for his life! No one in this world gets to judge me! Screw you, Heaven! Bang! With a gunshot, Qi Tongwei was reborn, returning to two days before his job assignment after graduating in 1993! He tossed away his cigarette and strode out of the dormitory. Defeat fate by half a move? No. I, Qi Tongwei, only want to join the ministry! No one can keep me from joining the ministry! Not even Jesus! 8.5kReads8.0Score353Shelves

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   Guys, take these 7 books. You're welcome. If you enjoy them, come back and give me a like.

10. 210 心 A Breach of the Heart 心动违约 A Ruan阿阮Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Gu Zhanmei never imagined that she was only trying to drown her sorrows in alcohol, only to end up giving herself away. The day after getting drunk, she went and registered her marriage with someone! Well, they were both just trying to fend off their families’ attempts to set them up. It was mutually beneficial, and they could get divorced afterward. But later, he said, “Doctor Gu, I’m serious about you.” He said, “Doctor Gu, now that we’re married, don’t even think about getting divorced!” He e 4.3kReads9.1Score599Shelves
11. 211 从 From the Bottom to the Pinnacle of Power 从底层来到权力巅峰去 Maple on a Sunny Day晴天的枫Urban1.5M WordsOngoing A true man born between Heaven and Earth should aspire to greatness, achieve extraordinary deeds, and build a legacy that will never fade. Yet all he does must be grounded in benevolence and justice, and guided by a sense of shame. He must not trade his integrity for vast wealth, nor abandon his principles when facing danger or temptation. In this way, virtue and achievement go hand in hand, and he can ultimately reach the summit and have his name recorded for posterity. This is what it means to 18.2kReads7.0Score943Shelves

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    Traditional officialdom novels.

12. 212 重 Reborn with an AI Brain, I Master the Power Game 重生AI大脑玩转权力 Maple on a Sunny Day晴天的枫Urban1.8M WordsCompleted An overworked programmer dies from working overtime and is reborn with an AI brain. In this life, he becomes a child prodigy, builds a business empire before turning 20, then enters politics and uses his resources to climb to the pinnacle of power! 8.1kReads7.1Score443Shelves
13. 213 人 In the Name of the People: I, Qi Tongwei, Get Another Life 人民的名义：我祁同伟，再活一世 Bubbly Mango Ice啵啵芒果冰Male-Channel Fanfiction559k WordsOngoing [No System, no golden finger, meticulously researched, well-reasoned plot, plenty of satisfying moments] With a gunshot on Guying Ridge, Qi Tongwei took his own life, bringing his story to an end. But when he opened his eyes again, it was 1989! Qi Tongwei saw Zhong Xia Ai enrolling at the university and stepped forward. “Junior, let me help you with your luggage.” At this point, Liang Lu hadn’t started pursuing him relentlessly! At this point, he was still the young prodigy everyone admired! Giv 10.2kReads8.2Score405Shelves
14. 214 重 Reborn: The Rose on the Road to Power 重生之官路蔷薇 Warding-Off-Evil Peachwood Figure辟邪桃木人Modern Romance333k WordsCompleted She is a reborn rose, beautiful and thorny. In her previous life, Yu Yaduo was a discarded pawn on the political chessboard, falsely accused and driven to her death from a building. In this life, she has returned with her memories, determined to be the one moving the pieces. When her superiors make things difficult, she calmly turns the tables; when her colleagues ostracize her, she hears the thunder in the silence. On a battlefield dominated by men, she wields wisdom as her blade and conscien —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This work blends the sharpness of political intrigue, the imagination of science fiction, and the warmth of human relationships to forge a unique narrative quality. It breaks away from the stereotypical characterization common in online novels, grounding each character's motivations in their upbringing and belief system, with the plot unfolding through a rigorous cause-and-effect logic. This is a genre novel with serious literary ambitions, well worth careful reading.

15. 215 祁 In the Name of Qi Tongwei! 祁同伟的名义！ Poor Little Jiang最穷的小江Male-Channel Fanfiction673k WordsCompleted In the Name of the People + The Knockout + No System + No Over-the-Top Drama Holding a bouquet of flowers, Qi Tongwei stands at the gates of Handong University. This time, he decides he will not kneel. Zhong Xiaoai secretly falls for him! Li Dakang and Liang Lu’s tangled love-hate relationship! Everything starts to change... But Qi Tongwei’s rise to success begins with making bricks... Still, Qi Tongwei happens to have written several full-length novels. 10Reads5.8Score—Shelves
16. 216 做 Becoming Gao Yuliang’s Son-in-Law and the Leader of the Han-Da Gang! 做高育良女婿，成汉大帮领袖！ Potato Chips Lover of Lay's薯片爱吃乐事Male-Channel Fanfiction592k WordsCompleted [In the Name of the People + Han University Faction + One Heroine!] Reborn as Gao Yuliang's favored student and secretary, Cao Feng has no way back from the very start. With the Han University faction label hanging over him and a group of useless teammates at his side, he sets out on a desperate counterattack! Qi Tongwei, who dares to defy fate: “Old Cao, you're my best buddy. What are those monkeys and Chen Hai to me? Nothing!” Li Dakang: “I never imagined that a junior who started out as a sec 5.8kReads8.2Score150Shelves
17. 217 江 Shen Jintang, the Madman of the Martial World 江湖狂人沈金堂 Young Master Huajia花家大少Urban264k WordsCompleted [A thrilling, action-packed tale of brotherhood and honor, where heroes command respect and ambitious leaders vie for supremacy. Handsome men and beautiful women.] The martial world isn’t just about fighting and killing. It’s also about human nature and navigating the ways of the world, all while living by the blade. Build an empire that commands half the land. Thrive in the business world and enjoy the fruits of success with a beautiful, wealthy woman... 171Reads—Score113Shelves
18. 218 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... 2.6kReads6.8Score179Shelves

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    This is a genuinely high-quality new work about officialdom. The protagonist returns from military service to take the college entrance examination for further studies, takes over a dilapidated state-owned factory and turns it around, and later takes charge of a county or city. He uses prudent strategies to get things done and steadily rises in rank.

19. 219 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 21.2kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves
20. 220 女 My Female Boss Helps Me Rise to the Top 女领导带我平步青云 Listening to Snow in a High Tower高楼听雪Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Yang Guang's powerful backer got into trouble. From then on, he had no one to rely on. At the lowest point in his life, he unexpectedly saved a mysterious woman, who helped him rise to success and thrive at every turn. 3.4kReads7.5Score323Shelves
21. 221 锦 A Splendid Rise: Starting as a Seconded Secretary 锦绣青云：从借调秘书开始 Qi Zhiyang柒只煬Urban331k WordsCompleted A junior secretary is swept into a grand game of power. With his pen as his ladder and his heart as his compass, he navigates the whirlpool of power and emotion, step by careful step, until he rises from a temporary posting onto the path to success that is his alone. 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can check out this new book. Growth is never smooth sailing; there are always hardships along the way!

22. 222 祁 Qi Tongwei Marries Liang Lu: Are You Going to Repeat the Same Mistakes? 祁同伟娶梁璐：还走老路？ Meng Dahu萌大虎Male-Channel Fanfiction1.8M WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novels. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is my motivation to write, and I will strive to tell every story well! 35.3kReads9.0Score2.8kShelves
23. 223 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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    Very realistic, very true to life, very normal, and incredibly enjoyable!

24. 224 五 One of the Five Categories: My Career in Government Is on the Fast Track 五类人员:我的仕途开了挂 Whose Wondrous Pen凭谁妙笔Urban585k WordsCompleted [Officialdom + Getting Things Done + Realism + No Special Recruitment] A village official’s ten-year journey from the bottom to the top! From a confused young man lured back to his hometown to a pillar of the nation’s central government, Zhao Zhang spends ten years starting out in the most humble of villages. Amid the sweeping changes of poverty alleviation and rural revitalization, he follows his commitment to serving the people through practical work and his dedication to continuous learning, 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A true story of the times from 2015 to 2025, from poverty alleviation to rural revitalization, from the fight against organized crime to the rectification of corruption, from battling village bullies to fighting the epidemic and combating corruption, the protagonist takes one step at a time and finally makes a comeback after ten years!

25. 225 惟 Only the Southern Star in Sight 惟见南星 Zhou Weiqing, Who Loves Ginger Soup Mushrooms爱吃姜汤蘑菇的周惟清Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Yinglin County welcomes its new county chief, Zhou Weiqing, a hands-on leader carrying old wounds and devoting all his energy to the fight against poverty. Meanwhile, Jiang Nanxing, a highly accomplished agricultural graduate, puts down roots at the grassroots level, using her expertise and passion to drive change in the rural economy. Their work brings them together again and again. They visit fields and villages, tackling problems such as abandoned farmland and the disconnect between productio 47Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    A truly calming book. Written in a simple yet powerful style, it tells a story of land, hope, and love. The protagonists' struggles are inspiring, and their love is pure and moving.

26. 226 西 Journey to the West: The Office Newbie Takes Down the Old Fools on the Mountain 西游：职场小白干翻全山老登 Desert Knight沙漠骑士Eastern Fantasy131k WordsOngoing Journey to the West + political intrigue + workplace drama + office politics Ke Shi is a little macaque from Flower-Fruit Mountain. Marshal Ma stole his girl, and yet Ke Shi still has to wave the flags and cheer him on. What choice does he have? Flower-Fruit Mountain is full of idiots. Marshal Ma is the only one with any sense. The celebratory wine is ready for you, so don't get carried away too soon. Sing every song well, then return to Flower-Fruit Mountain and face your fellow villagers. Mars 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This version of Journey to the West not only has positive values ​​but is also very realistic, except that the characters and scenes have been changed to a group of monkeys from Flower Fruit Mountain.

27. 227 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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    The morally ambiguous character is so captivating! The male lead was wicked, ruthless, and greedy in his past life, and after his rebirth, his cunning and ruthlessness remain undiminished, only channeled into his work, entrepreneurship, and self-preservation. He's merciless towards his opponents, compassionate towards the people, and devoted to one person throughout, without any melodramatic harem elements. It offers both the tension of political maneuvering and the character arc of self-redemption, making the character well-developed and multifaceted, increasingly addictive the more you watch.

28. 228 医 A Physician’s Road to Power 医者官途 BcccccUrban303k WordsOngoing No rebirth, no System, no harem: pure, hard-nosed political maneuvering. After his superior is transferred, he is pushed aside by petty rivals and suppressed by others. He abandons medicine for politics and embarks on an official career. A doctor carefully navigates the political world, breaking through traps amid open and covert attacks to forge a smooth career path all his own. 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is normal and realistic, with no harem, no system, no rebirth, just pure hardcore political intrigue.

29. 229 权 The Pinnacle of Power: A Hidden Background 权力巅峰之隐形背景 Duan Ming, Who Loves Xiang Shen喜欢香神的段明Urban568k WordsCompleted Gao Zhiyuan is an ordinary young man who has just graduated from school and, for no apparent reason, is assigned to work in a remote backwater town. Little does he know that he possesses an incredible hidden background, one even he is unaware of! One seemingly fortuitous opportunity after another comes his way. With life on easy mode, he rises from a minor town clerk, climbing the ranks step by step until he reaches the very pinnacle of power! 339Reads7.2Score118Shelves
30. 230 星 Book 8 by Xingyu Qimeng 星语祈梦的第8本书 Starry Whispers, Praying for Dreams星语祈梦Male-Channel Fanfiction1.7M WordsOngoing In the Name of the People: Transmigrating as Gao Yuliang, with a catastrophe from the start! Ding Yizhen has fled, Li Dakang is shifting the blame, and Hou Liangping is charging in with imperial authority behind him? Gao Yuliang's lips curled into a faint smile. “You want to use me as a stepping stone? You're not nearly good enough!” He counters by throwing a high-definition video of Chen Qingquan “studying a foreign language” right in Sha Ruijin's face! He won't just protect Qi Tongwei, he' 12.8kReads5.3Score406Shelves

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    This novel is very good and worth reading.

31. 231 浮 Under Currents in a Floating World 浮世潜流 Fortune and Blessings福禄善庆Urban343k WordsCompleted A You is a brilliant top student who graduated with a law degree. Rising from the grassroots and fighting in the halls of government, he throws himself into the battle against corruption in the name of fairness and justice. Along the way, he experiences love and hate, the dangers of the world, and a life full of ups and downs. He asks only to find a little peace amid the bustle of the world, but that has become difficult to achieve. All he can do is navigate the hidden currents beneath the surfa 130Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    A good read about officialdom.

32. 232 从 From Government Cadet to Feng Shui Master: Fighting on a New Front 从选调生到风水先生，换赛道拼杀 Classical Chinese, Wen Yi 1983文言闻一九八三Mystery221k WordsCompleted Pan Junlin was born into a humble family, but possessed secret feng shui knowledge passed down through generations. His extraordinary talent made him stand out as soon as he entered officialdom. But after offending powerful figures, he was framed and demoted to a remote township, his future seemingly ruined. During three years in disgrace, he devoted himself to studying his family's secret texts and came to understand the mysteries of heaven and earth in the wilderness. By chance, he spotted a 135Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    Feng Shui traps vs. Metaphysical solutions: Pan Junlin's elaborate scheme is intricately linked, and the process of gathering evidence is shrouded in suspense.

33. 233 官 Officialdom and Gambling 官赌 Ding Zhikuo丁志阔Anime Fanfiction182k WordsCompleted Du He and Li Mingbo were university classmates, and they had been close friends since their student days. Du He was the head of the finance office at the Transportation Bureau. In his spare time, he liked to play a few rounds to get closer to his superiors. Before long, he was hooked, gradually becoming a regular at the gambling table. He was good at mahjong and skilled at reading his superiors’ preferences. Over time, he became The Outcast, the powerful figure second only to the bureau chief. H 3.2kReads9.2Score338Shelves
34. 234 重 Reborn in 1971: A Brilliant Political Career 重生1971：官运亨通 Wang Gen王艮Urban356k WordsCompleted Do you believe it? A person’s fate is decided by heaven! One’s destiny is in heaven’s hands, not one’s own! Chen Haotian refuses to believe it. Reborn into a new life, he decides not to follow the same path. Now that he’s been reborn, who would still go work in a factory? This time, he’s going to become an official! He believes that to become an official, you need connections. So the day before his wedding, he breaks off his engagement and marries the child of a high-ranking official. Who could 45Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In his past life, he got a factory job through connections; in his rebirth, he didn't rely on connections and became a cadre. No matter what, in this life he's determined to be an official [laughing emoji]. He'll stop at nothing to get that position. A new book; I've read dozens of chapters. Worth adding to my bookshelf to read slowly.

35. 235 扭 Turning the Tide: I Turn Around and Pass the County Party Office Exam 扭转乾坤：我转身考上县委办 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban901k WordsCompleted Ye Guoqiang was beaten to death by men sent by Mayor Fang of Longgang Town. After being reborn, he happened to save Wu Xiaomin, the granddaughter of Wu Zhenhua, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee. This novel blends transmigration, modern life, officialdom, political science, economics, philosophy, human nature, and the art of governing. Every plot point is carefully laid out, with danger at every turn, so you’ll need to use your wits as you read. Amid the struggle between good an 185Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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    It's so beautiful! Absolutely!

36. 236 官 Officialdom in Turmoil: Starting by Saving Qi Tongwei 官场风云：从拯救祁同伟开始 Ancient Charm Studio古韵坊Male-Channel Fanfiction1.8M WordsCompleted Screen Worlds Crossover: Uncle Dong, Tazhai, The Knockout, In the Name of the People, Love Apartment, Storm of Black Suppression, and some characters from Hong Kong dramas. [Ensemble Cast] [Cinematic Narration] [One Female Lead] [Original Story] A brilliant senior student, brimming with confidence, is tragically murdered by his advisor. Is this a distortion of love, or a collapse of morality? What mysteries lie behind the smell of roast pork drifting through Dongshan's air? Thunderous gunfire cu 4.9kReads8.6Score221Shelves

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    In terms of the format, these few books are alright, they're realistic.

37. 237 官 Notes from the Political Arena 官场笔记 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban300k WordsCompleted The first volume of "Notes from the Government" is complete. For the second volume, look for "Notes from the Government, Volume Two". Dedicated to getting things done, dedicated to serving the people. Liu Guangyuan's philosophy of government: Learn from Liu Guangyuan's philosophy of government, develop the economy, and serve the people. 99Reads6.5Score—Shelves
38. 238 影 Film and TV: Signing In, Starting with The Knockout 影视：从狂飙开始签到 Zha Niu吒牛Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted [The Knockout + Single Female Lead Meng Yu + the Myriad Worlds] Business in the early stages, politics later on. Wang Yi transmigrates into the world of The Knockout from the start and obtains a sign-in System. Adopted by Meng Dehai, he grows up alongside Meng Yu and An Xin. To keep Meng Yu from becoming depressed and Meng Dehai from being brought down in the future, he knows all too well how things will unfold! He earns his first fortune with video game cheats! He starts a company, brings in Le —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In terms of format, these few books are alright, they're realistic.

39. 239 破 Breaking Free: The Road to Rising Through the Ranks 破茧：官阶成长之路 Black Tie领带黑色Urban523k WordsCompleted No being reborn, no wish fulfillment, no NTR, no golden finger. Through hard work, ordinary man Rao Cheng writes his way through the journey of a grassroots official breaking free of his cocoon, revealing the warmth and wisdom of grassroots governance. This is not only a story of an official’s growth, but also a realistic guide to grassroots governance. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Normal and real, absolutely real

40. 240 权 Power Plays and Political Intrigue 权谋权术 Canvas Shoes with Rubber Soles Beneath Erqi Tower二七塔下胶底布鞋Urban2.0M WordsCompleted After the newspaper director passed away, his assistant at the Yun Province Daily was plunged into the darkest period of his life: dismissed by the paper, betrayed by his cheating girlfriend, and targeted by malicious colleagues... It all began when he risked his life to save someone. From there, he left journalism for government service, and his life took off. 1.3kReads7.6Score165Shelves
41. 241 撑 Breaking Through the Transmigration and Rebirth Research Lab 撑破穿越重生研究室 Thorny Bougainvillea有刺三角梅Urban369k WordsOngoing Modern City + Multiple Social Classes + Multiple Female Characters + Campus Life + Inspirational + Political Career + Workplace + Two Male Leads To secure more research funding, Z University opened the world’s first “Transmigration and Rebirth Research Lab.” After finally passing the graduate entrance exam, Yi Lian became one of the lab’s first graduate students… Then Yi Lian discovered that they had become a living specimen… 151Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    Career-oriented workplace novels, modern literature reading

42. 242 重 Reborn in Hong Kong: I'm Done Being a Spoiled Rich Kid 重生港岛：这个纨绔我不当了 Support Trooper Wipes the Sky支援兵秒天Urban229k WordsOngoing In 1990, with the Gulf War on the verge of breaking out, Ye Tian was reborn as the eldest grandson of Hong Kong’s wealthy Ye family. From then on, Hong Kong lost one spoiled rich kid and gained an entrepreneur born there but devoted to the mainland. After earning his first fortune through international futures trading, he set off for the mainland without hesitation and began his own journey. Step by step, he transformed the entire Ye family into a true red-blooded business dynasty, renowned far 2Reads5.2Score—Shelves
43. 243 官 Battling for Power in the Political Arena, Starting as a Female Leader's Male Secretary 官场争雄，从女领导的男秘书开始 Liangzhou Seven Miles 1凉州七里1Urban6.7M WordsOngoing The rules of this world are imposed by the strong upon the weak. A true powerhouse changes the rules, making them work in their favor! Love is like chess, politics is like chess, and life is like chess. When you make a move, never regret it. Take control of the pieces, and dare to believe you can outwit Heaven itself!!! 164.8kReads9.3Score9.1kShelves

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    Tired of the same old bureaucratic novels? "The Official's World" is a refreshing change! Starting in a prefecture-level city, the story unfolds at a brisk pace. The reborn protagonist, holding a future script, navigates the treacherous waters of officialdom and economic change, experiencing both the tension of power struggles and the warmth of everyday life. Highly rated and well-received, this novel will unlock a new chapter in your official career. Don't miss out! @ListenToYou

44. 244 能 I Can See Returns, and I'm Unrivaled in Wealth and Power 能看见回报率，我权财无双 The Suffering Daoist Mo苦不堪言的默道人Urban1.1M WordsCompleted The day my girlfriend got the job she wanted, she dumped me for being poor. That night, though, I discovered I could see the wealth and fortune of people and projects. What looked like a mess to everyone else was, in my eyes, a chance to turn things around. In a fruit orchard whose produce wouldn’t sell, I saw that the real problem wasn’t the harvest, but a missed sales opportunity. In an unfinished building no one dared touch, I found the key to getting construction started again. Even with th 644Reads6.1Score102Shelves

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    While others toil away in the bureaucracy to build up their seniority, the male protagonist wins effortlessly thanks to his luck and supernatural abilities! He can see through the profitability of projects at a glance, avoid unlucky rivals, and rise through the ranks alongside a lucky leader. What does breaking up matter? Power and wealth are the only things that matter!

45. 245 官 Aspirations in the Political Arena 官场之青云志 Rivers and Mountains of Cosmic Light宙光山河Urban3.7M WordsCompleted Reborn in 2002, he was hit by a car while saving a little girl and regrettably missed his civil service interview. His materialistic girlfriend wanted to break up with him, but Liang Jiangtao unexpectedly discovered that the girl’s grandfather seemed to be no ordinary man... Watch how he uses a perspective and experience twenty years ahead of his time, along with a heart devoted to serving the people, to build a remarkable career! Look forward to more in Officialdom: Ambition for the Clouds. 63.2kReads9.2Score6.9kShelves
46. 246 兵 The King of Soldiers Enters Politics and Breaks the Deadlock with Force 兵王转业之官场以力破局 Prickly Trumpet Vine带刺的喇叭花Urban920k WordsOngoing This novel has been adapted into an audiobook. Once he enters the political arena, he thrives. With brothers at his side, resources brought together, and strength to break through any impasse! Lin Zhenyu, a Dragon Fang special forces soldier codenamed Ghost King, is reborn. To save his critically ill grandfather, he has no choice but to leave the military and enter politics! A man of unwavering integrity, Lin Zhenyu vows to work for the welfare of 5.4kReads8.2Score434Shelves

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    I also recommend one! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

47. 247 把 After I Pushed Her Toward the Female General, the Empress Went Mad with Regret 把我推给女将军后，女帝悔疯了 Rain Master Chisongzi雨师赤松子Historical3.3M WordsOngoing [Multiple heroines, including an empress and a dowager empress] [Historical] [Political intrigue] [No System] [Transmigration] [Decisive and ruthless] My wheelchair-bound female boss wants me as her slave, while the world’s greatest female alliance leader wants me as her rebellious disciple. The seductive courtesan keeps trying to step on me, and the aloof young lady wants to tame me into a doll. The female general won’t let me take a concubine, the empress wants to keep me cooped up in the pala 34.6kReads8.6Score2.9kShelves

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    I don't know if this book counts, but I think some of its plot points are quite similar to those in officialdom novels.

48. 248 官 Rise and Fall in the Officialdom 官场沉浮 Riding a Crane on an Eastern Tour骑鹤东巡Urban5.9M WordsCompleted A class reunion, a chance encounter: watch as Huang Haichuan spins a down-to-earth legend, stages a spectacular reversal of fortune, and rises step by step while finding success at every turn in the political arena. When he meets his former lover again, who will have the last laugh? Huang Haichuan is determined to take his grassroots rise to the very end! 607Reads8.6Score141Shelves
49. 249 权 The Pinnacle of Power: Breaking the Deadlock in Yuanshan Town 权力巅峰：从远山镇破局开始 If You’re No Eagle, Don’t Be a Snail不是雄鹰做蜗牛Rural Life266k WordsCompleted What backing could a nobody possibly have? When he's driven into a corner, that's the strongest backing of all! His bright future is stolen from him, his former lover turns her back on him, and just as his political career begins in Yuanshan Town, he falls into one trap after another laid by petty schemers. Everyone thinks he'll sink without a trace, never realizing that desperation is his greatest trump card. Caught in the turmoil of local politics, Wang Hao keeps his strength hidden and plays 350Reads6.1Score147Shelves

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    Dark Horse Novels are in no way inferior to Nine-Point Essays.

50. 250 全 My Clan Raised Me to Greatness, So I Gifted Them Purple Robes 全族扶我青云志，我赠族人朱紫袍 Uncle Jianghe江河大爷Historical2.2M WordsOngoing After dying suddenly from overwork, workaholic Chen Yan is reborn as the only son of a newly born provincial graduate in the Great Liang Dynasty. His father is successful, so Chen Yan promptly decides to lie flat and enjoy the good life, with food brought to him and clothes laid out for him. But when he learns at the age of six that he was switched at birth with a farmer's child, his life takes a turn. The day the fake young master returns to the Chen family, he goes out to work in the fields an 214.1kReads9.3Score21.3kShelves

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    I flipped through them for ages; there were only two.

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