Tomato's Out of Decent Political Novels 番茄已没正常官场文

1. 251 从 Becoming a County Magistrate in 1949 从1949开始当县长 Life Is a Journey Against the Current人生如逆旅Urban1.9M WordsCompleted I’m currently a Grade 6 administrator, holding dual posts within the province. [Power at the Peak]+ [The Founding Years]+ [Farming]+ [Officialdom]+ [Recruitment]+ [Slow-Burn Epic] A model student of the era, a pioneer in prison economics, and an expert at reforming souls and minds. It’s 1949, and the Three Great Campaigns have already been won. I leave the military and transfer to local government to become a county magistrate. I’m 23 years old, with an administrative rank of 12. I devote myself 205Reads9.3Score—Shelves
2. 252 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. 61.6kReads9.2Score6.6kShelves

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   Reborn in 2004, Zhou Yang, an ordinary man, starts as a university teacher and uses his prophetic perspective to navigate the maze of officialdom, defying fate in the power struggles. His wisdom in climbing the ranks step by step and his treacherous political battles write a survival guide within the system, bearing the imprint of the times.

3. 253 官 The Road to Officialdom: The Pinnacle of Power 官路之权力巅峰 Northeastern Little Koi东北小锦鲤Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Reborn into a new life, he no longer holds back when petty schemers try to frame him. He strikes back hard. With his foreknowledge and the favor of his superiors, his career in government soars, carrying him all the way to the pinnacle of power. 20.3kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves
4. 254 官 Officialdom: Starting as a Village Official 官途：从村官开始 Although虽然Urban1.5M WordsCompleted (Period setting + urban + farming + no wish fulfillment) Wang Xinghan is reborn in 1990. In his previous life, he was a successful businessman, but he always felt that something was missing. Faced once again with a choice between government service and business, he finally understands that sharing joy is better than enjoying it alone. He resolutely chooses a career in government. This time, he'll turn his ideals into reality, bring prosperity to the people, and help them live in peace and conten 1.8kReads9.3Score208Shelves
5. 255 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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   Highly recommended book! The writing is exquisite; give it a five-star rating!

6. 256 基 A Lost Path Through the Ranks 基层仕途迷茫路 Zuo Linfeng左林沣Urban255k WordsCompleted “Jiaming,” Third Grandpa said, “I just saw green smoke rising from your family grave. That's a good omen. I reckon Xinghe will grow up to become an official.” A fortune-teller told him, “You can become an official in the southeast.” Chen Xinghe was a grassroots official who spent more than twenty years struggling his way through the political world, constantly making waves on the grand stage of his own life. For a time, his efforts brought him fame and success, and he enjoyed a happy life. He wa 2kReads9.5Score156Shelves

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   A powerful work of realism, it vividly portrays the realities of society and the weaknesses of human nature. It possesses high potential for adaptation into a television series, boasting strong social value and entertainment value, and deserves advocacy for its film and television adaptation.

7. 257 官 The Official's Path: Rising to Prominence from a Funeral Home 官道：从殡仪馆平步青云 A Crystal Grape一颗水晶葡萄Urban3.2M WordsCompleted With a touch of scholarly refinement and a strong sense of justice, Zhang Yuanqing had been thriving in the officialdom until he hit a major setback. Then his girlfriend betrayed him, and he was banished to conduct research at a funeral home. Faced with deceit and sinister schemes, he refused to give up, finding a way to survive against all odds. Armed with the skill to bring down dragons, he set out from a humble background to forge a path to the very top. I am but a commoner from Jiangbei. 55.1kReads9.4Score5.3kShelves
8. 258 冮 Gangcheng Storm 冮城风暴 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Mystery414k WordsCompleted [Officialdom + Power Plays + Big Shots + Suspense + Business + Deduction] A woman jumps to her death, and the clues point to the senior management of Jiangzhou Group. Canada’s Shen Group moves in, along with America’s Grid and Japan’s Cai Si… Who is the player, and who is the pawn? Power struggles in high places draw government officials into the fray… Powerful officials make their moves, foreign forces intervene, and a contest unfolds over the nation’s major Jiangzhou No. 1 Project… The male an 346Reads8.5Score—Shelves
9. 259 我 I Was Just a Cop, But I Shook the Provincial Party Compound 我就当个警察，却惊动了省委大院 Ba Mi巴迷Urban388k WordsCompleted Ten years later, after graduating from Qizehua University, he follows in his father's footsteps and enters government service. With formidable political connections, countless legal assets, and the broad perspective and sophisticated understanding shaped by his upbringing, he's got a dream start from the start. However, his father is a sly old fox. “Zehua, you have to start at the grassroots level as a police officer and get some experience...” Now it's his father's former subordinates who are l 8.7kReads8.5Score782Shelves
10. 260 潜 Lying Low on a Lonely Island 潜伏孤岛 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Urban126k WordsCompleted Shanghai in 1941 is a battlefield without gunfire. Lin Mo, the youngest chief of the secretariat in the Wang Jingwei regime, conceals a Browning pistol beneath his immaculate suit and deadly sharpness behind his gold-rimmed glasses. When he finds a classified message encrypted with the “Plum Blossom Cipher” in a safe, cold sweat soaks through his shirt. There is a traitor within the organization, and this person knows that he is the Chinese Communist Party’s ace agent, code-named “Winter Plum.” 493Reads—Score104Shelves
11. 261 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... 592Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    This isn't melodramatic; it's just standard procedure.

12. 262 放 I Gave Up the Pinnacle of Business to Reach the Pinnacle of Power 放弃商巅的我登上权巅 Writing Novels Without a Care忘我写小说Urban579k WordsOngoing In the study of the Zhu family's villa, Zhu Wanli slams the table and roars, “If you don't pass the exam, you'd better come back and inherit the family business!” Hugging a stack of review materials a meter high, Zhu Feng coolly shoots back, “Grandpa, have you heard the saying, ‘The first thing you do after passing the exam is strike down the one you love’?” “If I pass, the first thing I'll offer up to the heavens is our family's nouveau riche image.” On exam day, he's stunned to find that the e 496Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended, it's great!

13. 263 官 A Lucky Man Destined for a Smooth Rise to the Top 官缘之平步青云直上的幸运儿 Little Lailai, Big Lanelan小赖赖大懒懒Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Yang Wei was an obscure civil servant until an unexpected emergency arose. Without a moment's hesitation, he risked his life to rescue the people from danger. His bravery earned him the high regard and trust of his superiors, who sent him to serve in Dahe Town. There, he made full use of the area's unique resources, leading the villagers down the road to prosperity. By chance, Yang Wei uncovered a secret hidden by someone close to him. To reveal the truth behind this mystery, he had to put himse 184Reads9.2Score117Shelves

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    This is an authentic novel about officialdom, with a captivating plot and definitely worth reading. It's very engaging, full of twists and turns, and quite enjoyable.

14. 264 我 Slaying Dragons on the Road to Power 我在仕途斩群龙 Muha of the Celestial Masters' Palace天师府的穆哈Urban2.6M WordsCompleted 3.6kReads8.2Score331Shelves

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    The officialdom is largely the same, but the stories are all different. They come from life, but transcend it.

15. 265 宦 The Rise and Fall of Officialdom: Starting with the Crackdown on Organized Crime 宦海浮沉：从扫除黑恶开始 Zhong Gu仲谷Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Everyday urban life + Career in government + Poverty alleviation + Anti-gang operations + Anti-corruption Night falls in Bingcheng, and the city lights flicker to life. Three poverty-alleviation secretaries have died in the line of duty in quick succession, pushing the meeting's atmosphere to a breaking point. All the burden now rests on Yan Qing, a demobilized military officer. As the newly appointed secretary stationed in the village, can he uncover the truth? Or, more precisely, will he live 7.1kReads8.8Score704Shelves

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    With 10,000 readers and only 200,000 words, it's definitely worth a read!

16. 266 官 The Official's Secret! 官秘！ Liang Zhoumu梁州牧Urban996k WordsCompleted When you work as a secretary to a leader, the most frightening thing isn’t having too much to do. It’s knowing too much. Keeping your mouth shut is the most basic requirement. Yuan Youhua served two leaders, and each one treated him as a trusted confidant. Loyalty and discretion were his greatest strengths. 5.7kReads8.5Score475Shelves

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    It's genuinely good-looking, not a light novel.

17. 267 家 The Family's Stay-at-Home Dad 家庭煮父 User63776993用户63776993Urban247k WordsCompleted The story of a colony of ants protecting their home and fighting for status! Their fortunes are colorful and varied, and they handle the world with ease. Society is complex and ever-changing. The philosophy of life is something everyone should reflect on deeply! 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I watched it all in one go, that's rare! [Crying][facepalm][facepalm][awkward laugh][thinking][bookmarking][powerful attack][eating popcorn][eating popcorn]

18. 268 官 A Man of Official Bearing 官人官相 User63776993用户63776993Modern Romance464k WordsCompleted My new work is here! Feel free to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 301Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 269 官 Officialdom: Rising to the Top from the County Party Office 官场：从县委办开始青云直上 Wu Xuanfeng舞玄风Urban506k WordsCompleted (Everyday life in government, career-building, diary-style realism, a secretary’s daughter, not reborn, one female lead, no System) Wu Ming’s dream was simple: he only wanted to work in a township government until retirement. But then he was unexpectedly seconded to the County Party Committee Office. He merely put his writing skills to use, but did such an outstanding job that the office gradually began to take notice of him. At the same time, a twist of fate brings him into contact with Yang Xi 121Reads8.9Score143Shelves
20. 270 权 The Pinnacle of Power: It All Began When I Woke Up in the County Magistrate's Home 权力巅峰：从县长家醒来开始 Wu Xuanfeng舞玄风Urban297k WordsOngoing [Everyday Political Life + Secretary + Career Building + Political Infighting + One Female Lead + Slow Burn + Not Reborn + No System + Lighthearted Style] Liu Feng had always kept his family background hidden. But after a breakup and some bold words at graduation, he unexpectedly became the county magistrate's liaison in Xifeng County. Little did he know, this would be the beginning of his rise straight to the pinnacle of power. What does it mean for human nature to be treacherous? What is the t 179Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 271 梦 My Fourth Book, with You in My Dreams 梦里有你我的第4本书 You, Me, and Her in a Dream梦里有你我她Urban478k WordsOngoing My new story is out! You can read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a normal novel about officialdom.

22. 272 郭 Guo Jingyuan's Notes on Officialdom 郭敬远官场笔记 Mountains, Rivers, Wind, and Rain山水风雨Urban595k WordsOngoing Set firmly against the backdrop of its era, this novel brings political realism and commercial idealism together seamlessly. The protagonist, Guo Jingyuan, has an exceptionally accurate grasp of economic trends and a remarkably keen business instinct. While still at university, he earns his first fortune at colleges across the capital. But determined to fulfill his ambitions, he resolutely enters politics, starting at the grassroots level while building his business career in parallel. In busine 133Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Set against the backdrop of the times, the story realistically portrays the officialdom, unfolding in a gentle and engaging manner without resorting to contrived suspense. It gets better as you read on!

23. 273 风 The Wind Sweeps Through Xizhou City 风过西周城 In the Sanxiyuan Garden三溪園里Urban260k WordsCompleted The long-running anti-corruption novel The Wind Sweeps Through Xizhou City has thirty-one chapters and a total of 260,000 words. It tells the story of the offices in Xizhou County, a county town on the western plains. Career and romance, social relationships and the ways of the world, survival and workplace advancement: a series of collisions between people and events, feelings and rules, conscience and human nature paints a vivid, tangled portrait of ordinary people at the grassroots level. It 272Reads6.7Score101Shelves

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    "The Wind Passes Through Xizhou City," a contemporary novel about officialdom, in two parts, is written by an author within the system.

24. 274 风 The Wind Blows Through Xizhou City: Part Two 风过西周城第二部 In the Sanxiyuan Garden三溪園里Urban383k WordsCompleted The second volume of the long anti-corruption novel Wind Over Xizhou City continues the story begun in the first. Planned to span thirty-three chapters and 390,000 characters, it once again unfolds among the offices of Xizhou County, in the western plains. Career and love, human relationships and social customs, the rules of survival, and advancement at work: a series of collisions between people and events, emotion and rules, conscience and human nature. It paints a vivid, tangled portrait of e 145Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 275 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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    Pure political fiction, mind-bending and engaging.

26. 276 二 The Second Secretary 二号秘书 Cultivator of Strange Histories奇史文耕Urban214k WordsCompleted Chen Mo is an ordinary man who studies hard and earns a civil-service post. Starting with routine work at the municipal government, he stands out thanks to his excellent writing skills and tact, eventually becoming the mayor’s secretary. The book is practically a survival manual for government secretaries, offering a detailed look at everything from drafting documents and coordinating meetings to managing relationships with superiors and subordinates and liaising on projects. As the protagonist 7.1kReads7.6Score453Shelves

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    This is a completely normal story. The road to officialdom is long and arduous, especially for those from humble backgrounds. This book avoids the exaggerated tropes of online novels, offering no shortcuts or easy success stories. It uses a realistic style to depict the lives of ordinary people, their interpersonal relationships, and the rules of the workplace. The writing is grounded in reality, the story is full of sincerity, and it tells the tale of a poor boy's struggle in the officialdom. It is suitable for readers who enjoy period dramas and traditional stories about officialdom.

27. 277 名 In the Name of the People: Qi Tongwei Tears Liang Lu Apart and Defies Heaven 名义：祁同伟手撕梁璐，胜天半子 The Divine One Isn't at Heda神不在河大Male-Channel Fanfiction252k WordsCompleted After Qi Tongwei shot himself at Guying Ridge, he suddenly transmigrated back twenty years. This time, he retained all his memories from his previous life, and decided to take a different path. In this life, he would live honorably and bow to no power or faction. After his rebirth, Sha Ruijin, Liang Lu, Liang Qunfeng, Ji Changming, Zhong Xiaoai, Hou Liangping, Li Dakang, Yi Xuexi, Chen Hai, Chen Yanshi, Zhao Lichun, Zhao Ruilong, Zhao Donglai, and the others all returned to the stage. Many new f 889Reads5.9Score103Shelves

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    Qi Tongwei is reborn: Back to the pinnacle of power! He tears Li Dakang apart, slaps Zhao Ruilong, and confronts Liang Qunfeng! This time, the Handong University gang wins! I am the true god of Handong Province!!!

28. 278 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. 3.4kReads6.7Score482Shelves

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    It's so beautiful, an absolute classic. Excellent.

29. 279 官 A Career Blessed by Fortune: A County Magistrate's Rise to Power 官运滔天：知县逆袭，权倾朝野 A Friend of Li Shu李树的朋友Historical139k WordsOngoing [Not a power fantasy! A complex tale of court intrigue and political struggle, grounded in historical research!] Li Shu, a modern-day civil service exam candidate who failed to pass, unexpectedly transmigrates to the first year of the Qianlong reign and becomes a newly appointed jinshi. Starting out as a poor county magistrate in Hengyang, he investigates the shortfall in the ever-normal granaries, exposes the dark secrets of the grain transport trade, and takes on salt smugglers in league with 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pure political drama! It's all about political struggles and power plays!!!

30. 280 权 The Pinnacle of Power 权欲巅峰 Yan Yunfei闫云飞Urban795k WordsCompleted Power at the Peak, also known as The Corrupt Official, is a sweeping novel about a cadre's growth and redemption. Born into a poor family, Song Ziwen rises step by step from a technician to a leadership position, but for a time loses his way amid power and temptation. After being transferred to the northwestern province, he comes to his senses. He visits remote mountain villages to learn about the hardships of the poor, leading the people in building roads, controlling floods, promoting educatio 50Reads6.7Score—Shelves
31. 281 权 A Ticket to the Pinnacle of Power 权力巅峰的入场券 Er Jin耳金Urban88k WordsOngoing Amid the rise and fall of officialdom, let your original aspirations be your boat. With clean hands and an honest heart, you can go far. Tao Rui holds firmly to his faith in serving the people, upholds integrity, and acts always for the public good. The road of life is long, and the path to office stretches endlessly. With his unwavering righteousness and extraordinary abilities, he ultimately secures his ticket to the pinnacle of power. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 282 红 A Red-Blooded Official's Rise to Power 红色军转官场逆袭 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Lin Ning was born into a privileged family, but turned down their support to leave the military as the special forces soldier “Mountain Hawk,” determined to start from the bottom and build his career from scratch. He places first in the provincial civil service exam, only to have someone take his spot and be sent to the logistics department. He quietly bides his time in the face of injustice, takes over public complaints and petitions, and uses the role as the start of his comeback. When he is 11.2kReads7.3Score1.1kShelves

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    Normal officialdom novels

33. 283 虎 Tiger's Roar Over the Sea of Clouds: Starting with Military Discharge 虎啸云海从转业开始 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋Urban2.2M WordsCompleted Lin Haoyu leaves the military as a senior colonel and enters local government, rising from county magistrate to a powerful official in charge of an entire region. His wife, Su Mengyao, heads a Fortune 500 company. His younger sister, Lin Xiaowan, quietly supports her brother's political career, while his older brother, Lin Yu, is fiercely protective of her. Their background is enough to leave people speechless. I hope you’ll enjoy my new book. 16kReads8.1Score1.7kShelves
34. 284 局 Part One 局部一 Spicy Dianmendun麻辣点门墩Urban122k WordsCompleted The protagonist, Hu Weimin, navigates the ups and downs of officialdom while staying clearheaded, resisting all kinds of temptation, and holding fast to his principles. The everyday settings make the characters feel as if they’re right there beside you, perhaps even people just like yourself. 1.4kReads6.8Score123Shelves

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    A realistic portrayal of officialdom, depicting the ups and downs of life in the bureaucracy.

35. 285 赤 The Crimson Backbone 赤色脊梁 Jian Kaitong简凯彤Urban887k WordsCompleted [Not reborn, no harem, no mindless protagonist, an authentic political drama] The protagonist, Jian Yang, was once a prominent figure in the overseas business world, with enviable wealth and status. But after witnessing his hometown's lagging development and its people's hardship, he resolutely gave up his business empire, returned to China, and entered politics, determined to transform his hometown and improve people's lives. Starting out as a grassroots official in a small county, Jian Yang th 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This protagonist carries a heavy burden, a deep sense of patriotism and national responsibility.

36. 286 背 The Mastermind Behind the Scenes 背后高人 Young Master Huajia花家大少Urban418k WordsCompleted Xu Qiang was framed and sent to prison. There, he met a powerful official who gave him guidance and revealed many secrets to him. After Xu Qiang got out, he rose to great heights in no time... 682Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 287 官 Soaring Through Officialdom: From Township to the Summit of Power 官途腾龙从乡镇到权利巅峰 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋Urban984k WordsCompleted After Chen Linhai passes the civil service exam, his girlfriend betrays him and a powerful family uses its influence to take his position. He keeps his illustrious family background hidden and starts out at the grassroots level in a township. Staying true to his original ideals and relying on exceptional ability, he overcomes one crisis after another and rises through the ranks to the pinnacle of power. Along the way, he uncovers the mystery of his birth and fulfills his ambitions and purpose in 6.5kReads7.2Score666Shelves
38. 288 官 The Official Road: Great Wisdom 官道：大智慧 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban451k WordsOngoing [Authentic Political Drama + Inspirational + Political Intrigue + Business Warfare + A Sense of Justice] After spending so many years in government, Liang Guofeng has long since learned the philosophy of officialdom: A single transfer order sends Liang Guofeng to work in the southern province. He hoped to make a difference, but instead found himself constantly caught in traps and suppressed! A new place, a new environment, and a new job bring all kinds of trials. Every step is perilous, but ever 2kReads6.2Score195Shelves

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    That's fantastic, it's really great.

39. 289 家 Family Backing: From a County Committee Recruitment to the Pinnacle of Power 家族托举：从县委特招到权力巅峰 Uncle Yu Who Smokes会抽烟的于大爷Urban568k WordsOngoing “Why bother with the civil service exam when special recruitment is so much better? My family’s support helped me land the job. When my girlfriend betrayed me, I didn’t panic at all. I turned around and became a senior leader’s trusted aide. I know that if you want to rise high and keep your position in government, you need to remember three things: First, understand social niceties. Second, don’t get involved in messy relationships. Third, a good horse doesn’t eat old grass.” In his previous li 83Reads8.7Score—Shelves
40. 290 官 The Edge of Power: The First Sword in the Anticorruption Fight Strikes Our Own 官锋：反腐第一剑，先斩自己人 Yuan Xiaoqi元小七Urban582k WordsOngoing [Political Career]+ [Criminal Investigation]+ [Underdog Comeback] Officer Ding Kai goes undercover at a nightclub and unexpectedly discovers “Red Scorpion,” a major fugitive who has been on the run for years. A thrilling battle of investigation and counter-investigation begins. The forces behind the fugitive “Red Scorpion” gradually emerge... 98Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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    A very normal officialdom novel: officialdom + crime investigation

41. 291 一 A Deputy Section Chief's Siege 一个副科长的围城 City Farmer都市老农Urban535k WordsCompleted You think it’s just a trap, never realizing you’ve already stepped onto the chessboard. Chen Yuan, a cautious deputy section chief in the government offices, leads a life as calm as still water. Then new colleague Lin Xue arrives like a pebble tossed into a stagnant pond. Helping her after she gets drunk, receiving a late-night call for help: step by step, he is drawn into a gentle trap. Fifty thousand yuan in “hush money,” an expensive fountain pen, and intimate photos that “accidentally” get l 44Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Family responsibilities and the mundane realities of life, like a cold tide, pulled him back to earth. He turned over irritably, facing the wall, Lin Xue's tear-streaked face and his son's feverish little face flashing alternately in his mind. That night, Chen Yuan slept very restlessly. The atmosphere was awkward on the bullet train the next day. The two sat side by side, both somewhat silent. The intimate conversation and tears of the previous night, like a transparent film, separated them from their daily workplace relationship—visible, yet dared not be easily touched. Chen Yuan tried several times to start a conversation, but Lin Xue gently deflected him with excuses like "I need to look at the report data again" or "I'm a little tired, I want to take a nap."

42. 292 重 Reborn in the World of In the Name of the People 重生人民的名义世界 Author Chen Ran作者陈然Male-Channel Fanfiction406k WordsCompleted Chen Ran is reborn into the world of In the Name of the People. The story begins with him as Secretary Dakang's secretary. The pacing is slow and understated, and Chen Ran is somewhat ahead of his time in his thinking. He stays out of political struggles and focuses on developing the economy. 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Rare officialdom novels

43. 293 官 The Road to Officialdom: Starting at the Grassroots 官道：从基层做起 Big Lingzi大凌子Urban554k WordsOngoing [Officialdom + Power + Romance + Workplace] Once you figure out how the system works, it’s like activating a cheat code. It’s an exciting ride from the start. This realistic novel about officialdom follows Lin Yaodong’s step-by-step rise from the grassroots to the heights of power. 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Once you get the hang of things within the system, it's like you've been given a cheat code; the beginning is incredibly exciting. This is a documentary-style novel about officialdom, telling a different story of bureaucratic life.

44. 294 仕 A Meteoric Rise in Officialdom 仕途青云直上 Drizzle and Light Dust微雨轻尘Urban448k WordsOngoing Young teacher Yu Qingyun is punished for some reason. Just as he thinks fate has dragged him to rock bottom, things quietly begin to change. Before long, Yu Qingyun's career in officialdom takes off, and he surges upward with one lucky break after another... 852Reads—Score124Shelves

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    The story is vivid and interesting.

45. 295 重 Back to 1986, I Can Generate Without Limits 重回一九八六，我能无限生成 Eldest Brother of the Lao Liu Family老刘家大哥Urban1.1M WordsOngoing Now that I've been reborn, I should make the most of it and change myself for the better. The space may be small, but it can produce anything I want. Want some Huatzi cigarettes? I've got them! Want some Maotai? I've got that too! What else do you want? I've got it all! 6.3kReads7.0Score383Shelves

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    A different kind of officialdom novel

46. 296 宦 Tides of Officialdom (Officialdom's Ups and Downs) 宦海之浮沉（宦海官途） Mr. Baptism洗礼先生Urban5.3M WordsCompleted After dating for two years, his girlfriend eventually married someone else. His honest, unassuming father was suddenly taken away by the procuratorate. Just as Xu Guohua was at his wit’s end, another blow awaited him: a notice of suspension… 8.5kReads8.8Score942Shelves

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    These two books are pretty good.

47. 297 重 Reborn: The Unusual Life of Ding Ergou 重生之丁二狗的别样生活 Eldest Brother of the Lao Liu Family老刘家大哥Urban1.7M WordsCompleted I messed up my character build in my last life, so this time I'll make the most of this rare opportunity, live the way I want, and enjoy the life I want. I can't bring shame to the reborn. Even though the space is small, it's enough to change everything… 2.6kReads8.0Score193Shelves
48. 298 妖 A Cunning Official's Path 妖孽官途 Young Master Ding丁公子Urban5.3M WordsOngoing A poor, down-and-out teacher shunned by everyone is pushed around at school and looked down on by his wife, with no hope left for his life. But on the day he gets divorced, his high school first love becomes the benefactor who changes his fate. From then on, he turns his life around and keeps winning, all the way to the top. 2.1kReads7.8Score209Shelves
49. 299 官 The True Face of Officialdom 官场本色 The Too-Late Jinx为时已晚的克夫Urban83k WordsOngoing A new political drama is here! Welcome, everyone. I hope you enjoy my work. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 333Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is normal.

50. 300 血 A Bloody Road to Power 血色宦途 Beacon Fires Shine Southeast烽火照东南Urban332k WordsCompleted No System, and no wish-fulfillment fantasy. A bloodstained scrap of paper, the “ticket of admission” his father Qiu Guozheng passed to him with his dying breath, plunges Qiu Xingbang into the treacherous political arena, a veritable hell on earth. Driven by a thirst for vengeance, he sets out on a glittering yet perilous ladder to power. To the world, he is a modest, diligent rising star in politics. In secret, he is a hunter of revenge, advancing one careful step at a time. He navigates the for —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The ultimate book-reading slump is here! A pinnacle of realistic political intrigue, with strong logic, no cheat codes, and multiple female leads! You won't regret reading this!

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