Any Good Political Novels Without Messy Romantic Relationships? 有没有好看的官场文没有乱七八糟男女关系的

1. 351 官 The Power of Officialdom 官势 Chen Chu沉楚Urban405k WordsCompleted Lin Qingyan, a son of a farming family, tackles poverty alleviation and cracks down on organized crime, taking one steady step at a time. He builds momentum, harnesses it, and seizes every opportunity, racing ahead and rising through the ranks. In the face of temptation, he never forgets his original purpose; faced with threats, he never backs down. "I will never coexist with evil" is his motto, and serving the people is his way of governing... 584Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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   A farmer's son climbs his way up step by step. It's not simplistic or melodramatic; it's a pure officialdom story with no harem elements, and all the events are recent, so it's not melodramatic.

2. 352 莫 Don’t Let Gains and Losses Divide Us in the Middle 莫以升沉中路分 Wanderer of Rivers and Seas江海河浪人Urban444k WordsCompleted Lu You traveled a thousand miles to Yongning City just to reunite with his girlfriend, only to be betrayed in the cruelest way. He turned his grief and anger into strength, vowing to prove himself. As he fought his way through Yongning’s officialdom, he repeatedly gained the support of influential benefactors and became a highly sought-after secretary to a city leader. On this new stage, he helped his leader seize four “golden keys” to development: developing the new city, upgrading industries, 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A promising book, worth reading.

3. 353 权 The Power Broker 权枢 Jia Zhenwei贾真微Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Power is an invisible web, ensnaring everyone caught in its threads. Struggle brings both destruction and rebirth. 1.1kReads8.2Score176Shelves
4. 354 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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   It's beautiful, incredibly beautiful, you're welcome!

5. 355 重 Reborn in Politics: From Townships to the Pinnacle of Power 重生官场：从乡镇基层到权力巅峰 Wu Nai's Lamb Kidneys吴耐的羊腰子Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Reborn in the Political Arena + Grassroots Township Civil Servant + A Chance Encounter Saves a Beauty + Secretary + Standing Up for the People + Rapid Rise to Success + Pinnacle of Power + Claiming the Throne] The road to office is hard, harder than climbing to heaven... On a path tangled with money, power, and sex, Wu Tianze, reborn into a second life, cuts through every obstacle. He takes on the powerful and battles capital, never abandoning his principles or putting anything before the peopl 84Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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   #May Your Career Be Successful and Prosperous# 💫① Twenty years of grassroots experience in his past life forged his capital for a meteoric rise in this life; crossing the deep pit leads to the road to heaven! 👍👍 💫② With connections in high places, his career is smooth sailing. Fresh out of university, his father arranged for him to gain experience at the grassroots level. Relying on his limited abilities, he brought benefits to the region, laying the foundation for his meteoric rise. 🔥🔥

6. 356 官 Starting Out as a Deputy Section Chief in Officialdom 官场从副股级开始 Coco and Yiyi West of Jiangnan江南以西可可和一一Urban440k WordsCompleted A textbook for officialdom + a guide to surviving the workplace + no harem + getting things done! When the great wind rises, I ride it up ninety thousand miles! See how Qin Yuewei, a secretary with the rank of deputy section chief who’s on her second stint in the job, turns things around! She takes on Ma Liming, kicks Cao Dachuan, and stands up to Shu Chunlai! That’s the formidable Qin Yuewei! Work with Yuewei? You’ll get promoted every three years! Thirty years east of the river, thirty years w 449Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 357 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
8. 358 央 Life in the Political Arena of a State-Owned Enterprise: From the Grassroots to the Top 央企官场：基层出身，扶摇直上 Bei Qiqi北七七Urban760k WordsOngoing When the roc rises with the wind, it soars ninety thousand miles. Chen Jianbin, a technical employee at a state-owned monopoly who has been reborn, is passionate, sharp, capable, and adept at handling people. He cautiously navigates the complex and treacherous web of corporate interests, hoping that, amid the trials and hardships of his career, he can break through and soar ninety thousand miles... 3Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 359 寒 The Power Pinnacle of a Humble Official 寒官之权力巅峰 Unruffled in My Spare Time闲时不惊Urban224k WordsOngoing The story of a poor young man with no connections who, through exceptional intelligence, unyielding resolve, and a pragmatic approach, finds opportunities in adversity, stirs up the world from humble beginnings, and ultimately fulfills both his personal ambitions and his ideal of serving the people. 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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   There's nothing messy or chaotic.

10. 360 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? 6.7kReads7.9Score551Shelves

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    A good choice

11. 361 权 Power at the Summit: Starting as a Grassroots Civil Servant 2 权力巅峰：从基层公务员开始2 Brother Lu Fan, Who Loves Snail Noodles with Chicken爱吃螺蛳鸡的陆凡兄Urban203k WordsCompleted Wang Hongtao puts down roots in Nanling Province, governs with dedication, and presses forward through every challenge, creating a political environment marked by integrity and peace. From here, he rises to glory and ultimately reaches the pinnacle of power! This book is dedicated to the readers of The Pinnacle of Power. I’ll do my best to ensure no one is left disappointed! —Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 362 官 Hao Yunlai in the Political Arena 官场郝运来 Border Town Camel边城骆驼Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Powerful political fantasy, mind games, political intrigue, multiple heroines] Some characters and settings draw on the author's own experiences, recreated in an appropriate way for readers. Stick with it and every chapter will deliver. See how the protagonist, Hao Yunlai, lucks his way through officialdom... 13.1kReads8.0Score1.5kShelves

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    Not bound by the mind, not swayed by emotions [smirk]

13. 363 天 A Book by Tiandi Xiongdi 天帝兄弟的一本书 Brothers of the Heavenly Emperor天帝兄弟Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Zhao Dagang is a top graduate of a prestigious university, but discovers that his wife is cheating on him and is framed by a coworker. Heartbroken and desperate, he chooses to give in to his female boss, setting himself on the path to a stunning comeback! 145Reads7.2Score—Shelves
14. 364 江 A Book by Jiangling Buyi 江陵布衣的一本书 Commoner of Jiangling江陵布衣Urban2.6M WordsCompleted 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! 456Reads8.4Score101Shelves

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    Continuing to recommend books and share good reads.

15. 365 重 Back to the Sixties: From a Down-and-Out Villager to the Red-Era Pinnacle 重回六零：从村里破落户到红色巅峰 Half a Lifetime Adrift半世浮生Urban312k WordsCompleted [Urban farming + city life + transmigration + countryside + officialdom + building wealth + 1960s] Li Jinsheng transmigrates to the 1960s and becomes a notorious deadbeat at the foot of Changbai Mountain. An elderly grandmother, a deceased father, a frail mother, and a baby sister still at her mother's breast. With a disastrous start from the very beginning, Li Jinsheng refuses to accept his fate. Who says a golden phoenix can't rise from a mountain ravine? Especially in the information-poor 196 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There is no harem trend, just a serious rise from the grassroots

16. 366 官 Officialdom: The Puppet Wife 官场：提线夫人 A Crystal Grape一颗水晶葡萄Urban2.4M WordsCompleted Power is the finest puppeteer, and marriage its sharpest strings. Every gift comes with a price quietly attached. When the elegant puppeteer slid the divorce papers in front of Li Mo, he realized he was already standing on the edge of a cliff. 14.1kReads8.8Score1.7kShelves
17. 367 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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    These two are super good-looking novels about officialdom. One is about a character's rise to power and the other is about time travel. They are both very good, with a tight plot that revolves around the main storyline. They are incredibly satisfying.

18. 368 从 From Clerk to the Central Office 从科员到中枢中心 Eastern Red Casanova东方红情圣Urban454k WordsOngoing Male lead: Chen Zhengdong, an orphan who graduated from a prestigious university at twenty-three with a degree in economics and management. A man of integrity, he had dreamed since childhood of becoming a good official who would serve the people wherever he was posted. Throughout his long and winding career in government, Chen Zhengdong weathered countless storms and experienced every kind of hardship and joy. Faced with obstacle after obstacle, he never forgot his original purpose and was never 42Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Happy New Year! Here are a few book recommendations for all you bookworms. Enjoy reading, no need to thank me!

19. 369 长 A Political Mastermind's Song of Prosperity 长盛高歌之政治高手 Qing Jing Dali清靖达理Urban252k WordsCompleted This is the story of Li Changsheng, a senior county-level official, and his rise to the top. He is skilled in calligraphy, feng shui, and antiques. Decisive and full of schemes, he is also charming, carefree, and bold. He sees through both the ugliness and goodness of society, and puts forward many new ideas and principles for good governance, public welfare, and social development. 826Reads6.7Score104Shelves

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    A captivating and action-packed novel set in the political arena, worth sharing with your friends.

20. 370 大 The Dragon's Successor 大龙接班人 Eastern Red Casanova东方红情圣Urban1.3M WordsOngoing Campus romance + political intrigue + military affairs + powerful connections The protagonist, Zhou Ziqing, was taken away by an old Taoist priest when he was just a month old and taught various skills. At eighteen, he came down from the mountain and became “invincible,” possessing martial arts, medical expertise, and exceptional intelligence. He also navigates the political arena, takes part in extensive military operations, and lays out comprehensive business strategies, all on an epic scale. 311Reads8.4Score137Shelves
21. 371 候 Hou Weidong's Notes on Being an Official 候卫东做官笔记 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban790k WordsCompleted As a graduate of a prestigious university, Hou Weidong encounters one thorny problem after another upon entering government service, yet manages to turn danger into safety every time. Taking different approaches: that is Hou Weidong’s political philosophy. That is how Hou Weidong conducts himself. That is Hou Weidong’s great wisdom. 3.5kReads6.7Score484Shelves

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    It's so beautiful, an absolute classic. Absolutely gorgeous.

22. 372 我 I Have a Date with the Emperor of the Ages 我与千古一帝有约 Eastern Red Casanova东方红情圣Historical162k WordsCompleted I Made a Pact with an Emperor for the Ages is a thrilling, imaginative transmigration novel. The protagonist, Qian Wanneng, accidentally travels through a tunnel in time and arrives in the mysterious, ancient era of the Qin dynasty. Faced with an unfamiliar world and unknown challenges, he isn't consumed by fear. Instead, he quickly adapts and finds his place in this new world through extraordinary intelligence and courage. Across the vast lands of the Qin dynasty, Qian Wanneng displays an aston 22Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 373 长 A Long Prosperous Reign 长盛高歌 Qing Jing Dali清靖达理Urban236k WordsCompleted 2kReads7.4Score212Shelves
24. 374 我 My Story with a Beautiful Woman 我与美女的故事 Eastern Red Casanova东方红情圣6k WordsCompleted My Story with a Beautiful Woman 19Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 375 白 The Rich Beauty Falls for a Poor Loser 白富美爱上穷屌丝 Eastern Red Casanova东方红情圣6k WordsCompleted A rich, beautiful heiress falls in love with a poor loser. 27Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 376 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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    A few inspirational official novels, not bad at all.

27. 377 从 Those Who Left the Village 从村里走出去的人们 A Glacier Falls from the Ninth Heaven冰河落九天Urban719k WordsCompleted Meng Ziqiang started out on the village construction crew and became the richest man in Linqu County. After six divorces and seven marriages, he was killed in an explosion on New Year's Eve. Qiao Yu'er entered a business school and escaped her peasant upbringing. Through diligent writing, she began to make a name for herself, then threw herself into politics and set out on a career in government. Wu Yuexia built up a fish farm and fought her way forward, eventually becoming the deputy county mag 62Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's so hard to find, take a look at this one...

28. 378 我 I Dreamed I Became the Leader of the Martial World 我做了一个当上武林盟主的梦 Eastern Red Casanova东方红情圣6k WordsCompleted I dreamed I became the leader of the martial world. 12Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 379 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
30. 380 我 My Future Is No Dream! 我的未来不是梦！ Eastern Red Casanova东方红情圣8k WordsCompleted My Future Isn’t a Dream! 7Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 381 重 Reborn: Rising Through the Ranks 重生之官道逆袭 Listening to the Wind Beyond the Tower楼外听风Urban164k WordsOngoing In 1998, Zhou Nian began his career as a township official. He was 22 that year, fresh out of school and assigned to Qingquan Town. The town’s deputy mayor, Zhao Zhigang, was very friendly toward him and often said, “Xiao Zhou, work with me. You’ve got a bright future.” Zhou Nian just smiled. He went to the villages when needed and got on with his work. He didn’t know why, but he always had a hunch that a heavy rainstorm would hit in a few months, so the levees needed to be reinforced in adva —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No messy relationships

32. 382 重 Reborn: A Rising Star in Officialdom 重生：官场新贵 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban182k WordsCompleted Being an official is a skill! It takes emotional intelligence, intellect, and, above all, ability. Do big things in a small position; make a small position count; make a hollow post useful; make a real post look inconsequential. Whether or not you understand, Guo Yunfeng does. Having grasped the philosophy of officialdom, he wins at every step on his path after being reborn. 22Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 383 名 In the Name of the People: Judging Handong and Saving Qi Tongwei 名义：审判汉东拯救祁同伟 No Love in This World, Crossing the Mortal Realm人间无爱渡红尘Male-Channel Fanfiction680k WordsCompleted Liu Xiaofan, the son of a farmer, transmigrates into the world of In the Name of the People and awakens the [Justice Tribunal] System. Using the System, he exposes the wanton abuse of power and corruption in Handong's officialdom, the temptations of money and beautiful women, and the darkness hidden from public view! He'll use the System to help Qi Tongwei rise to the provincial level, creating a win-win situation where they both advance together. Liang Qunfeng, Chen Yanshi, Gao Yuliang, Li Daka 4.1kReads6.8Score100Shelves

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    [Cool][Thumbs up]

34. 384 问 Reaching the Top in Officialdom 问鼎官场 Everlasting Joy长乐未央央Urban583k WordsOngoing Wang Zidong always thought he was an upright man of principle, but in the end, he realized that justice takes power to uphold. Reborn into a new life, Wang Zidong decides to live differently, fulfill his ambitions, and build a world for idealists. Watch Wang Zidong rise step by step from a low-ranking deputy section chief to the very top. 197Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist of the first book was originally from a prestigious family, but after parting ways with them, his family's fortunes plummeted. Reborn, he actively seizes every opportunity in life, rising straight to prominence. The protagonist of the second book, a student at the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University, possesses strong moral character and benefits the people in his community, living up to the teachings of his many teachers.

35. 385 j A Book by Jiuxiaohonghu jiuxiaohonghu的一本书 jiuxiaohonghuUrban7.9M WordsOngoing Just before his promotion, his boss gets into trouble and his wife cheats on him. Ouyang Zhiyuan’s life takes a devastating turn, leaving his future shrouded in darkness. Just as he despairs, the arrival of his ex-girlfriend unexpectedly brings a ray of hope, and his fortunes begin to rebound… 916Reads7.9Score160Shelves

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    My goodness! It has to be this one; he's so virtuous!

36. 386 祁 Qi Tongwei: Could You Let Me Be Young Again? 祁同伟：可否许我再少年 Lian Cang连藏Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted [No System, plot-driven] If I could be young again, I’d trade an ounce of gold for an ounce of wind. Qi Tongwei was reborn in the best years of his life, in his prime, with nothing but courage in his heart. Leaving the old Director Qi behind, this time Qi Tongwei would no longer be obsessed with power. He would never abandon his original ideals or compromise with any force. He would water the dreams of his youth with his own blood and sweat. With a virtuous wife at his side, he would walk the ri 32.1kReads8.7Score2.4kShelves
37. 387 官 The Officialdom Game 官奕 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban636k WordsOngoing My name is Wei Zilong, and I’ve spent my career in government. Through my story, I want to show everyone what the political arena is really like... When you’re in public service, you can’t always control your own fate. If you never weather a storm, how can you ever mature? 13kReads7.6Score1.1kShelves

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    This book is well-written, rich in content, captivating readers, and very engaging.

38. 388 秦 Qin's Replacement: A Bricklayer Rewrites Three Hundred Years of Qin History 秦替：泥水匠改写了三百年秦史 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Qin's Substitute In 1991, Zhang Daode, a boy from a small town in southwestern Hunan, studied hard and earned excellent results on his high school entrance exam. But someone with power took his place, crushing his hopes of continuing his education and forcing him into a life at the bottom of society as a bricklayer who knew nothing but hardship. Then a sudden fall at a construction site turned his life upside down. When he opened his eyes, he had transmigrated to the end of the Warring States p 1.6kReads9.2Score174Shelves

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    Ancient officialdom novels, a different interpretation

39. 389 官 A Trap Within a Trap in the Halls of Power 官场局中局 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Urban537k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + power struggles + influential figures + suspense + workplace drama + deduction] Cao Zili, head of the Phoenix Mountain project, falls to his death. Rumors claim a suicide note was found at the scene, but its intended recipient is a mystery, and the case is full of unanswered questions... Was it suicide or murder? And what was the motive? The body cannot be found, making the case difficult to solve... The provincial task force arrives, sending the political scene in Huzhou i 1.3kReads8.7Score128Shelves

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    The protagonist's journey from a veteran to a local official involves overcoming the limitations of his background through the college entrance examination, enhancing his skills through further studies at a Party school, taking over a struggling machinery factory and boldly seeking change, generating hundreds of millions in profits, and steadily achieving success in his local area.

40. 390 蟒 The Boy from Mang Village 蟒村少年 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Eastern Fantasy125k WordsCompleted [Eastern Fantasy + Alternate Setting + Inspirational + Princess + Romance + Revenge] Luo Yun, a young hunter from a mountain village, lives beside Mangling Ridge. When he accidentally wanders into a forbidden area, he rescues Xiao Jian and the young Crown Prince Huang Tianhua from a giant python, only to tumble into a cliffside cave. Inside, a dying python entrusts him with a silver-patterned egg. It hatches into a silver-scaled little snake with humanlike intelligence. Luo Yun survives on snak 7Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 391 官 Reborn on the Political Circuit: My Brother Comes from a Powerful Third-Generation Family 官道重生：我的兄弟是三代 Nan Chenyu南晨御Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Peng Mingchuan was framed, forced out of office, and left utterly disgraced. Then he was reborn in the year he graduated from college. With a second chance at everything, his first move was to save his well-connected best friend. The road to success in government is treacherous, but this time he has powerful backing and the experience and memories of his previous life. He must climb with all his might. If there's a problem, let's talk it out. You won't listen to reason? Well, that's just wonderf 165Reads8.8Score—Shelves
42. 392 大 The Ming Dynasty’s Talented Scholar, Jie Jin 大明才子解缙 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Historical170k WordsCompleted Jie Jin, a gifted scholar of the Ming Dynasty, lived a turbulent and legendary life. Brilliant from childhood and endowed with extraordinary talent, he was hailed as a “child prodigy.” He made his mark at a young age, sailed through the imperial examinations on the strength of his vast learning, passed the highest-level exam, and embarked on an official career. Quick-witted and inspired in his writing, Jie Jin oversaw the compilation of the "Yongle Encyclopedia", bringing books from across the 6Reads7.5Score—Shelves
43. 393 重 Reborn: I Just Want to Lie Low 重生：我只想摆烂啊 Half a Cup More余半杯Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Money gives you confidence, but not being greedy brings peace. Power is a responsibility, and not abusing it brings stability. If it were you, what would you choose? Li Qianchuan chose money. Power? To him, it was nothing but a constraint. A bright future? The taste of power? Sorry, that wasn't what Li Qianchuan wanted. Only after getting battered in the business world did he realize that wealth wasn't in his destiny: he couldn't hold on to illusions or keep the prosperity he'd once enjoyed. G 2kReads7.8Score148Shelves

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    Looks good.

44. 394 宪 Song Jiaoren, Father of Chinese Constitutionalism 宪政之父宋教仁 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Historical70k WordsCompleted The Father of Constitutionalism: Song Jiaoren presents the sweeping life of Song Jiaoren, a pioneer of constitutional government whose story unfolded amid the tumult of the late Qing and early Republican eras. As a founder of modern Chinese constitutionalism, Song Jiaoren called himself “the Fisherman.” With his pen as his sword and his blood as his ink, he carved a path toward constitutional government in an age shrouded in turmoil. In Japan, he translated Western legal codes, introducing const 31Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 395 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 16.1kReads7.6Score1.3kShelves
46. 396 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 clean and concise account of officialdom.

47. 397 权 Power and Flames, Rising Straight to the Clouds 权焰，青云直上 One Sleep, Ten Years一觉十年Urban662k WordsCompleted Lu Lian foresaw the arson massacre at Longhua Hotel and had Wang Dongming and the others relocate ahead of time, helping them escape disaster. He then took down Fang Tao and arrested Zhang Biao. A search of the fish pond at Zhang Biao's villa turned up tens of millions in stolen money. At the same time, Lu Lian discovered that the arson case was also tied to the Song family's influence, concealing an even greater conspiracy... 3.8kReads7.9Score281Shelves
48. 398 重 Reborn: A Smooth Rise to the Top 重生之平步青云 Old Rogue老氓流Urban1.8M WordsOngoing One day, when the tiger returns to the mountains, I’ll bathe half the world in blood. One day, when the dragon enters the sea, I’ll churn the rivers and overturn the seas. One day, when the eagle spreads its wings, I’ll rule Liang City. A golden-scaled fish is no ordinary creature. When the wind and clouds rise, it becomes a dragon. See how Wei Xianjun, reborn, shakes up the officialdom and soars ninety thousand miles into the sky! 37Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    Ordinary daily life, turbulent officialdom 🔥🔥 (minimal romance) 💫 After being reborn, a lowly deputy director, utilizing his precognitive abilities, thrives like a dragon entering the sea, moving with ease through the officialdom. A different path to advancement begins with reforming the city 🔥🔥

49. 399 官 Reborn into the Political World 官途重生 Hermit of Biancheng汴城居士Urban329k WordsCompleted In the intensive care unit, the indicator lights on the various machines blinked in the darkness. Lu Beichen lay in bed, barely breathing. His stomach cancer was terminal and had spread throughout his body. There was no hope of a cure. “She waited for you for ten years,” the old man said at last. “From that rainy night in Qingping to this hospital room. Ten years.” The monitor let out a continuous beep. Lu Beichen’s consciousness slowly faded, and one final thought crossed his mind: If he coul 406Reads6.5Score114Shelves
50. 400 重 Reborn as an Official, I Rise to the Pinnacle of Power 重生为官问鼎权利之巅 Flying Silly Duck会飞的笨鸭子Urban797k WordsOngoing A failed nobody is suddenly reborn and comes to his senses. Seizing a turning point in his life, and with a little help from fate, he climbs step by step to the pinnacle of political success. 58Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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