Looking for Serious Political Bureaucracy Stories, with Council Members Outwitting Each Other and Colleagues Cooperating While Also Clashing at Work 找正经官场文，常委会斗智，工作中配合又掣肘

1. 301 官 Officialese 官腔 Half a Building半截楼子Urban527k WordsCompleted Behind power lie worldly savvy, strategy, and human relationships. Only the truly shrewd can play this game well. Xia Dong starts out stuck on the sidelines in the county committee office, then rises to become director of the county education bureau. Just when he thinks his troubles are finally over, he finds himself caught between danger on both sides. Let’s see how he breaks through the impasse. 93Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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   Give it a try, maybe it'll suit your taste. Pure plot, pure story, no preaching, no rambling, no filler—a political novel with stable updates and guaranteed quality. If you're tired of novels crammed with personal agendas, or fed up with half a chapter being didactic, come and take a look.

2. 302 官 Officialdom: Starting by Slapping My Boss Twice 官锋：从打领导两巴掌开始 Little Lotus Breeze小荷风Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Made the scapegoat from the start? Pushed to the margins, with my future and my life ruined? Fine, I’ll remember this. There’s plenty of time to settle the score. My girlfriend breaks up with me, and my love life falls apart. What was I even here for? Fine, I’ll set you free. Don’t regret it. I turn around with power in my hands and return. Li Rui laughs aloud. Those who hurt and slandered me will all pay the price. 31.2kReads8.3Score2.6kShelves

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   I recommend reading these two novels about officialdom. I sympathize with the male protagonist's plight, and the audiobooks are quite engaging.

3. 303 云 Yun Zhong Bai He's Second Book 云衷白鹤的第2本书 White Crane in the Clouds云衷白鹤Urban1.2M WordsOngoing [Highly Anticipated] [Officialdom Power Fantasy] [No NTR, No Major Angst] Song Yu comes from humble beginnings, knows where to draw the line, and understands people inside and out. Step by step, he stays true to himself and reads the situation, navigating between all sides. With talent and perseverance, he steadily advances along his career in government. See how the protagonist wins his superiors' favor, is repeatedly entrusted with major responsibilities, and gradually opens the door to an eve 69.4kReads8.5Score4.2kShelves

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   This is one of my favorite books. I hope the author continues to improve. Five-star recommendation.

4. 304 官 The Road to Power: A Clash of Ambition and Desire 官途从权欲交锋开始 Little Lotus Breeze小荷风Urban1.7M WordsOngoing [Political Revenge] + [Career Advancement] + [Alliances of Mutual Interest] + [Romantic Entanglements] + [Political Scheming and Wits] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Ensemble Cast] [The male lead keeps a low profile without being creepy early on, reveals his sharp edge with a roguish charm in the middle, and takes revenge on all his enemies later.] Wang Maoyuan is a "golden phoenix" who flew out of the countryside. The year he graduated from college, he passed the civil service exam and joined the la 17.1kReads7.7Score1.1kShelves
5. 305 从 From Fresh Graduate to Power Broker 从毕业新生到官道大佬 Always Updating一直更Urban3.2M WordsOngoing Chen Yang, a graduate of a prestigious university, should have been on the path to success, but his boss undermined and framed him. A twist of fate set him on the road to an extraordinary life. Colorful characters make their entrances, and one thrilling battle of wits follows another. With exceptional courage and intelligence, he navigates the turbulent political world, overcoming every obstacle until he finally reaches the pinnacle of power! 522Reads9.0Score—Shelves
6. 306 权 The Ladder of Power: It All Starts with a Phone Call 权力阶梯：从一通电话开始 Lounging by the Sunny Window晴窗闲卧Urban921k WordsOngoing Upright and incorruptible, yet skilled in the art of taking the indirect route. Cleansing the murky currents, he is even better at planning ahead and breaking deadlocks. Li Yulin is a lone, courageous cadre. He presses on against the tide, refusing to give an inch! He swears to let the light of justice pierce the dark web of power! 9Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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   This book is so addictive! The protagonist, after being reborn, doesn't waste time; he leverages his connections to break through obstacles and outsmarts corrupt officials. From a nobody in the city government to the powerful director of the Discipline Inspection Commission, every step is thrilling. The political maneuvering is realistic and captivating—definitely worth reading! 😁😁

7. 307 权 The Game of Power: The Dark Side You've Never Seen 权力游戏：你未见过的阴暗面 Don't Hide Under the Tower别躲防御塔下Urban221k WordsOngoing [Discipline inspection + case-solving + not a wish-fulfillment novel + no rebirth + no System + no golden finger] The pace is a little slow for the first thirty chapters in the interest of realism. As one cold case after another is solved, a major corruption scandal unfolds from the grassroots level all the way to the provincial government. The investigations come first; promotions are left to chance. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a crime-solving story set against the backdrop of a disciplinary commission, not a wish-fulfillment novel, and adapted from real cases. To strive for realism, the first thirty chapters are a bit slow-paced. Through the handling of one unsolved case after another, the story unravels the power struggles from the grassroots to the provincial level. Those who are interested can give it a try.

8. 308 官 The Official’s Path: Why Is It So Hard to Be a Good Official? 官道：当个好官为什么这么难 A Lonely Blade寂寞一刀Urban1.7M WordsOngoing A contemporary political novel rooted in real life, by a veteran author with years of experience writing political fiction. It’s wonderfully down-to-earth, and its schemes and power struggles will leave you on edge and emotionally reeling. Drawing on personal experiences, the author has created a modern-day exposé of officialdom, rich with life experience and thought-provoking political wisdom. It’s absolutely worth reading. Life is a journey of self-cultivation. You have to find your own path. 39.4kReads8.9Score2.5kShelves

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   A truly classic novel about officialdom!

9. 309 官 The Road to Officialdom: From a Township Justice Office to the Provincial Compound 官道：从乡镇司法所到省委大院 The Jing River Household京河人家Urban2.2M WordsCompleted Beginning in the early twenty-first century, this novel chronicles the rise of Wang Xiaofeng, a young man from a poor family. Along the way, he faces petty schemers and receives help from benefactors. His posts and responsibilities change, but his original ideals and aspirations never do. Wang Xiaofeng starts out as a clerk at a township judicial office, then rises steadily through the ranks… 6.5kReads7.8Score582Shelves

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   Highly recommended!!! A truly excellent novel about officialdom!!

10. 310 官 Officialdom’s Disciple: After Coming Clean, I Rose Straight to the Top! 官徒，摊牌后我青云直上！ Zhou Big Tomato周大番茄Urban2.8M WordsCompleted He came top in the exams, only to have someone take his place. With no connections or backing, Lin Bei is left heartbroken when his wife betrays him. He marries into the Su family and endures three years of humiliation. Then an accident sends him soaring to success! The Su family regrets everything when they see what he’s achieved! Through the twists and turns of officialdom, he finally rises to the top! 11.8kReads8.1Score1.3kShelves

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    This is beautiful, the rhythm is great!

11. 311 官 The Battle for the Official Path 官道争锋 Cai Yidao蔡一刀Urban1.5M WordsCompleted The road to power stretches endlessly, and competition is everywhere! Wu Anbang is reborn in his youth. Starting from the very bottom, he fights for the lead at every step. A hundred boats race downstream, a thousand sails compete to surge ahead! He seeks only to claim the top spot and behold the finest sights in the world of officialdom. 25.3kReads9.0Score2kShelves

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    This is a genuine officialdom novel, logically sound, highly readable, and a guaranteed quality read. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

12. 312 名 In the Name of the People: The Showdown with Sha Ruijin in Handong Begins 名义：和沙瑞金汉东对掏开始 Liang Ziyuan梁子渊Male-Channel Fanfiction602k WordsCompleted Under Sha Ruijin’s murderous gaze, Zuo Zheng said, “A gang has appeared in Handong recently. It’s called Shajiabang. I’m not making this up. There’s even a song about it going around.” As he spoke, he played a song on his phone, “Blades and Shadows,” with rewritten lyrics: Handong has always been our playground, we call all the shots The Sha family rules a province, and controls the discipline inspectors, anti-corruption squads, and arrests Handong’s highest realm: the strongest connections, and 35.9kReads6.0Score1.2kShelves
13. 313 步 Climbing the Ladder: I Really Want to Get Ahead 步步高升：我真是太想进步了 Kunyu坤玉Urban1.3M WordsOngoing Gao Sheng majored in Chinese Language and Literature. In college, he was a class officer, presented a polished image, earned excellent grades, and joined the Communist Party. During the 2010 graduation season, he landed a job at Bingzhou Industrial Investment Group, a state-owned enterprise under the provincial capital in his hometown. Coming from a rural background, he thought that joining a state-owned enterprise would let him put his outstanding abilities to use and build a brilliant future. 124Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It was approved three times before being listed. Please take a look, gentlemen.

14. 314 重 Reborn as a Civil Servant: A Peak Career from Day One 重生公务员之出道即巅峰 One Pick, Twelve Strokes一拾二画Urban1.2M WordsCompleted "Zhao Shuyan, you useless coward. Let's get a divorce!" "With your abilities, how did you ever manage to become a civil servant?" … What is life in the political arena really like? Watch as reborn Zhao Shuyan starts out at the county Party committee compound and turns his career into a legend, reaching the peak from the moment he makes his debut! 1.1kReads8.5Score101Shelves

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    Come on, don't miss it! This is a genuine, realistic, and immersive account of officialdom.

15. 315 寒 A Humble Family’s Path to Officialdom, Part One 寒门仕途【一】 Yan Yunfei闫云飞Urban1.4M WordsCompleted New Book: The Humble Official’s Path [Realistic Period Drama] [Rise from Poverty] [Political Intrigue] [Ambitious Struggle] [Rural Cadres] [Urban Life] In the 1970s, in Xiaochenzhuang, southern Henan, a family of three siblings lives in poverty. They are supported by the state, their father died young, and their mute mother is forced to remarry, leaving them to fend for themselves. The sisters choose Chen Shouzheng to continue his studies, and he devotes himself to his books, eventually becoming 6.8kReads8.8Score652Shelves

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    Recommended novels about serious officialdom and career advancement! From a poor family receiving government assistance, he was admitted to a key provincial university, graduated in 1997, entered the system through a job fair, started as a secretary, and with the help of influential people, rose through the ranks seven times.

16. 316 仕 Ambition in Officialdom: Conquering the Summit 仕途雄心：征服巅峰 Drinking Alone Beneath the Night Sky独酌夜色下Urban629k WordsCompleted This is a novel set in the world of officialdom, following the protagonist's struggle to advance his career in government. Through talent and hard work, he gradually makes his way up the career ladder. He has no extraordinary chance to be reborn and no System to help him. All he has is a willingness to work steadily and face every challenge with wisdom and courage. In government, the protagonist must navigate complicated relationships and power struggles. He stands by his principles and convicti 52Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 317 重 Back to 2010: Starting as a Township Clerk 重回一零，从乡镇科员开始 Red Lantern Festival元宵红Urban1.0M WordsOngoing This book is grounded in reality and rooted in everyday life. The world of officialdom is no ivory tower; it is where the bustle of ordinary life is most intense. The story begins at the grassroots and draws on real life, with the daily grind of food and bills alongside the twists and turns of power struggles, and the struggles and steadfastness of ordinary people set against the upheavals and transformations of a changing age. The world today is undergoing changes unseen in a century. Official 793Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is good.

18. 318 有 When I Hold Power, I’ll Slaughter Every Cultivator Under Heaven 有朝一日权在手，屠尽天下修仙者 Still Not a Sheep依旧不是羊Eastern Fantasy130k WordsOngoing [The protagonist gradually gains power by entering officialdom and gets his revenge. The blurb doesn't do it justice; the story is excellent.] Li Xuanfeng, an orphan in his previous life, transmigrates to a world of immortals. His parents love each other, and he grows up in a happy home, only for his entire family to be slaughtered by cultivators overnight. Their reason? A cultivation sect wanted their blood to make spirit herbs grow faster. What an absurd excuse. Are ordinary people's lives not —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is quite special; it's about the officialdom within the cultivation world.

19. 319 名 In the Name of the People: Qi Tongwei Quits Politics for Business from the Start 名义：开局祈同伟弃政从商 Yaoshan Blue尧山蓝Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted After shooting himself on Solitary Eagle Ridge, Qi Tongwei was reborn at the turning point of his fate! Back at the moment when he knelt before the Liang family, before taking the wrong path in officialdom, he carried memories of the future from 2026. He rejected Liang Qunfeng's promotion on the spot, abandoning his political ambitions for good and refusing to repeat the old path that had ended in disgrace. He seized the first opportunities brought by reform and opening up, using treasury bond a 7.4kReads6.1Score201Shelves

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    A very worthwhile book to read.

20. 320 官 The Hidden Official 官藏 Tuo Zheng庹政Urban2.8M WordsCompleted A hundred thousand wildflowers, like a dream; one heart as pure as ice in a jade flask. How will Ye Sansheng soar through the clouds, ride the wind and waves, and become the brother who cuts through every obstacle? 2.3kReads9.0Score260Shelves

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    It must be serious, it must be a contest, not a crushing defeat!

21. 321 穿 I Transmigrated to the Great Ming: Commanding Troops from a Humble Background, I Shape the Realm with Schemes 穿越大明：寒门掌兵，权谋定江山 Dark Sect Who Loves Seafood Shrimp Porridge爱吃海鲜虾粥的暗宗Historical819k WordsOngoing A modern history and military enthusiast unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a poor family’s son, whose father is a disgraced official in the final years of the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty. His family has fallen into ruin, he is bullied, powerful local clans surround him, bandits lay siege to the city, and the officials abandon it and flee. The people within are on the brink of disaster. In this desperate moment, he is called upon to take command of the troops. Though the son of a co 125Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This chapter is incredibly good!

22. 322 官 The Official’s Ladder: The Secrets of Power! 官梯，权力的奥秘！ Brothers of the Heavenly Emperor天帝兄弟Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Ten Rungs on the Official Ladder. Liu Feng’s career hits a wall, plunging him into the lowest point of his life. At the place where he’s been demoted, he unexpectedly runs into an old acquaintance. From then on, his path through life is smooth sailing. 605Reads—Score108Shelves

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    Liu Feng's story was touching.

23. 323 四 Siheyuan: My Years in the Security Office 四合院之我在保卫处那几年 All Beings Beneath the Pen笔下皆众生Male-Channel Fanfiction1.9M WordsCompleted By some bizarre twist of fate, he transmigrated into the TV drama Love in the Courtyard. Feng Bin, a small-time landlord from the future, became the head of the security office. After moving into the courtyard, he didn't find himself caught up in the usual scramble over housing. Feng Bin: Is this really the same courtyard I know? Yi Zhonghai: It is. Look at me now: all alone, with no one to rely on, destined to die lonely. Qin Huairu: Exactly. I worked so hard trading for steamed buns, and in th 28.7kReads8.3Score1.1kShelves

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    Nominal fanfiction: Gao Yuliang's student son-in-law helps the Han University gang fight against Shajiabang. A high starting point: a courtyard house. Professional local steel mill security chief promoted to department head. Professional to local official infighting and power struggles. Climbing the ranks step by step in a grassroots town. When trouble comes, he gets blamed. His biological parents come to his door. His parents are powerful figures in the officialdom.

24. 324 开 From the Start, I Got Dumped on a Blind Date, and Rose to the Top from Then On 开局相亲被分手我从此青云之上 Forty with the Wind随风四十Urban2.2M WordsOngoing [No Golden Finger] [No Transmigration] [Single Heroine] [A Rise from the Grassroots] Wang Li fails his college entrance exams, and his father arranges for him to attend a police vocational program. Three years after graduating, he still hasn’t been promoted. Then he gets an opportunity. From then on, he rises rapidly through the ranks. His blind date gets dumped, and Wang Li turns around to become her boss. This is a fictional work set in an imagined world. All people, place names, and events in 51.6kReads8.3Score3.4kShelves

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    It's a great way to pass the time.

25. 325 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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    Autobiography, fighting 😎

26. 326 致 Deadly Reckoning: Starting as a Police Officer at the Local Station 致命清算：从派出所民警开始 Xuan Ge Ming玄戈鸣Urban2.2M WordsOngoing A young body and a seasoned soul make for a record-breaking young achiever! Li Nan, a former special forces officer turned local police officer, accurately predicts events, avoids risks, seizes opportunities, plans industries ahead of time, and reads people and situations. He cuts through every obstacle, develops the economy with his forward-looking vision, and makes precise moves at crucial moments. He vows to reach the pinnacle of power and settle old scores from his past. 26.5kReads8.1Score2.8kShelves

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    It's pretty good, a bit niche, but well-written.

27. 327 开 Dropped into Handong from the Start, I'll Make Hou Liangping My First Sacrifice 开局空降汉东，先拿侯亮平祭旗 Big-Faced Cat Who Eats Bamboo吃竹子的大脸猫Male-Channel Fanfiction1.5M WordsCompleted "The story in this novel is entirely fictional! Entirely fictional! Entirely fictional! Entirely fictional! Entirely fictional!" In the Han Dong region, the winds shift and clouds gather. The political arena is full of twists and turns, with open and hidden factions vying against one another as talented figures compete for supremacy. Lin Tian is exceptionally gifted and possessed of extraordinary ambition. In his daily life, he matches wits with his colleagues, and with a smile, breaks through d 19.2kReads7.6Score858Shelves
28. 328 碎 A Big-Mouthed Official 碎嘴子当官 Old Wooden Blade老木刀Urban881k WordsCompleted No ridiculous drama, no infighting, no schemes, no framing others. Relaxing and stress-free from start to finish, with down-to-earth dialogue and laughs in every chapter. The only highly irreverent yet exceptionally realistic and hilarious light political comedy on the whole internet. Written by Lao Mudao. 5.9kReads7.0Score628Shelves
29. 329 人 In the Name of the People: Helping Qi Tongwei Get Into the Ministry 人民的名义：带领祁同伟进部 Xue Weiniang of the Ruyi Palace如意宫的薛慰娘Male-Channel Fanfiction682k WordsCompleted One day, Liu Xun was reborn just after finishing the college entrance exams. In this new life, he decisively applied to a school completely different from the one he chose in his previous life. Can he make the most of the opportunities in the years ahead? 887Reads5.4Score—Shelves
30. 330 名 In the Name of Justice: Zhao Dehan Wants to Be a Good Official 名义赵德汉：我要做好官 Lone Eagle of the Nine Heavens九天孤鹰Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted After failing the graduate school and civil service exams, Zhao Han transmigrates into the TV drama In the Name of the People, becoming Zhao Dehan, a minor official who has amassed a vast fortune through corruption. In just a few days, Hou Liangping will come to search his home. “Oh my God! The original owner was the one who did wrong. What’s an innocent transmigrator like me supposed to do? I swear: if I can get through this, I’ll become a good official and truly live up to the name of the peop 5.6kReads7.1Score246Shelves

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    This book is absolutely fantastic! It has no system, is exciting and hilarious, and incredibly thrilling.

31. 331 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 194Reads9.2Score117Shelves

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    This is the only novel about officialdom; it's very engaging.

32. 332 名 In the Name of the People: The Han Dong Decentralization Plan 名义：散装汉东计划 Apothecary藥师Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted Xu Changlin: I came to Handong for one thing: to develop the economy, develop the economy, and develop the economy! Call me Xu the Copycat or Warden Xu, but I still hope you’ll call me Xu the God of Wealth! 8.1kReads9.2Score468Shelves
33. 333 名 In the Name of the People: A Bloodless Struggle 名义：没有硝烟的斗争 Yu Shengkai余生凯Male-Channel Fanfiction518k WordsCompleted Lin Xiangnan was a low-ranking civil servant with no connections or resources. After nearly twenty years of hard work, he finally became a deputy county magistrate at the age of forty, reaching the ceiling for an ordinary person. He was immensely proud, but just when things seemed to be going his way, he died suddenly of a heart attack at the office. When he woke again, he found himself sitting in a classroom, with Gao Zhiliang, whom he had seen in a TV drama, standing at the front. Only then di 14.4kReads7.5Score429Shelves
34. 334 重 Reborn in 1988: Build a Fortune Investing in Treasury Bonds 重生1988：靠投资国库券发家致富 Er Feifei二肥肥Urban3.7M WordsCompleted Reborn in 1988, with the factory beauty making all the moves, Lin Zhiyuan is getting a little worn out... 2kReads8.9Score328Shelves

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    Officialdom fiction starts with ordinary people; they must do something for the common folk.

35. 335 名 In the Name of the People: Chen Yan Shi's Face Is Swollen, and You Say You're United? 名义：陈岩石脸都肿了你说你团结 Capturing Affection捕捉爱意Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted [In the Name of the People] + [The Knockout] + [Tazhai] + [Officialdom] Director Qi of Guying Ridge is cornered! If anyone is to blame for his tumultuous life, it can only be Chen Yanshi! If Chen Yanshi had taken a fair-minded stance and spoken up for him back then, instead of looking at him with such contempt, then even after taking three bullets, he would never have knelt before Liang Lu! Given another life, he will no longer follow the same old path. He, Qi Tongwei, will stand tall and proud! 14.4kReads7.4Score448Shelves
36. 336 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! 8.7kReads8.0Score370Shelves
37. 337 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 8.8kReads8.5Score771Shelves

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    These two have made progress.

38. 338 官 Officialdom: Reborn to Reach the Pinnacle of Power 官场：重生问鼎权力巅峰 One Day, Someday有朝一日Urban575k WordsCompleted Who will rise above the struggle for power in government, and how can one climb the ladder of power? Trial after trial of human nature, one secret contest after another: who will make it to the end and break through the crowd? A nobody is reborn. A newcomer who has never set foot in government: what kind of storm will they stir up? 792Reads7.4Score110Shelves
39. 339 绝 Absolute Power: I Am the Backer 绝对权力：我就是靠山 Happy Little Beans快乐小豆豆Urban3.5M WordsOngoing Ye Minghao, a secretary to a senior official, is sent back to the countryside. His girlfriend breaks up with him, and his parents' job transfers are put on hold. Starting at the grassroots level, he climbs step by step to the top. 69.1kReads9.2Score4.3kShelves
40. 340 官 Political Arena, 2006: Starting as a Committee Secretary 官场2006：从管委会秘书开始 Yi Xingchen逸星尘Urban359k WordsCompleted Reborn in 2006, Jiang Chen once again lifts the veil on officialdom. This time, he knows what really matters. In his previous life, Jiang Chen worked as a civil servant by day and drove for Didi after work to save up for his girlfriend’s bride price. Instead, his girlfriend Liu Yinyin framed him, and he lost his life. Since fate has given him the chance to start over, this time he’ll take revenge, rise through the ranks, and make a fortune. He won’t give up a single one of those three goals! 566Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    All three books are quite good and worth buying. I highly recommend the first two. The second book focuses on the medical system and how the author gradually rises to the position of county party secretary, starting as the director of a health center.

41. 341 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
42. 342 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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    Recommended serious political fiction!

43. 343 官 Officialdom: My Village Posting’s Achievements Were Stolen, Yet I Rose to the Top 官途：驻村政绩被抢，我青云直上 Lord A Mao阿毛大人Urban137k WordsOngoing In his previous life, a self-righteous leader stole the credit for his achievements, costing him his chance at promotion. He spent the rest of his life in a poor, remote region, full of regret. In this life, he resolved to go all in, and instead found luck at every turn as his career in government flourished. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A good book.

44. 344 吏 The Minister of Personnel's First Book 吏部尚书的第一本书 Minister of the Board of Personnel吏部尚书Urban3.2M WordsCompleted Lin Feiyang, an elite member of the Wolf Fang Brigade with a bright future ahead of him, comes home on leave and accidentally discovers that Meng Xueqing, the girlfriend he’s been putting through university, is cheating on him! In a fit of rage, Lin Feiyang leaves the military and enters politics! He wants revenge! He wants Meng Xueqing to regret it! But he never imagined that on his very first day as the newly appointed town Party secretary, he’d be stripped of all authority and constantly give 7.6kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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    My bookshelf contains mostly political fiction, which I have already read. You can read them with confidence; they are all rated 9 points or higher.

45. 345 刚 Just Got a Government Job and Got Dumped? I Turned Around and Became the County Magistrate's Secretary 刚上岸就分手？反手我成县长秘书 Loves Fish2021爱吃鱼2021Urban1.3M WordsOngoing Tags: Politics, Comeback, Veteran, Power Struggles, Face-Slapping In the summer of 2008, just before his transfer out of the military, Lu Hao is abandoned by his girlfriend, Lin Xueer. A twist of fate leads him to rescue Su Ya in a crisis. His abilities earn him a position as her secretary, drawing him into the vortex of power. Lu Hao ventures into the grassroots ranks, gathers evidence, and joins forces with Su Ya to take on local kingpin Zhang Minghai and his interest group. This novel follows 19.7kReads7.7Score1.1kShelves
46. 346 官 Rising Through the Official Ranks 官路扶摇 Listening to Flowers Along the Snowy Road雪路听花Urban8.6M WordsOngoing In his previous life, after his wife, the deputy town head, divorced him, Cui Xiangdong flew into a rage and made a terrible mistake that haunted him for the rest of his life! Decades later, he inexplicably returns to this crucial moment! Now he must face his wife, the deputy town head, as she asks for a divorce once more. What will he do this time? 75.4kReads9.1Score4.1kShelves

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    A highly recommended series of top-notch books on official careers, these realistic novels offer a strong sense of immersion. The authors' writing is excellent, depicting the characters' rise from humble beginnings to high positions, filled with various dramatic events that expose the darker side of officialdom while also highlighting the good officials who serve the people. They are more than just entertainment! Each novel has hundreds of thousands of readers and is a highly rated, high-quality work on Tomato Books' Best Novels list. If you're looking for something to read, check them out—you won't regret it! Highly recommended! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉⭐!!

47. 347 开 The Open Era 开放时代 Old General of Guanzhong关西老将Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Li Yuanfang was reborn in 1990. Riding the tide of the reform era, he started out as a township civil servant, used his knowledge of the future to develop an export-oriented economy, and built a business empire. With his ingenuity and iron will, he rose from adversity, took charge of a region, and battled all kinds of powerful forces. He built water conservancy projects, roads, and schools, bringing benefits to the people and helping ordinary families achieve their dream of a stable, comfortable 788Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    These official rebirth novels are very serious and have exciting stories. Highly recommended!

48. 348 女 The Female Leader's Favorite 女领导的头牌红人 Although虽然Urban3.4M WordsCompleted Wang Yu sat in the meeting room with a copy of Sakura Communications in his hands, waiting to learn where he would be assigned for work. He had returned to a crossroads of fate once again. This time, he did not choose to move far from his hometown and parents. Instead, he dutifully chose a state-owned enterprise. No coasting toward retirement, no lying flat. He climbed the ranks all the way, proving through his actions that seniority does not always have to rule here, either. With the right kind 2.5kReads9.6Score249Shelves
49. 349 别 Stop Running, There Are Monsters Everywhere Here 别跑了，这里到处是怪物 Doesn't Eat Konjac不吃魔芋Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted [Coming-of-Age Protagonist, Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story, Plot-Driven] On Lin Yi’s eighteenth birthday, his mother plunged a knife into his heart with her own hands. He thought he would die, but when he came to, Lin Yi discovered he was still alive. He was not only unharmed, but had even returned to the past. At first, Lin Yi thought it was all a hallucination. It was only when his mother picked up the knife on the table again that he finally realized the people sitting before him were not his p 20.1kReads8.9Score2.4kShelves

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    This is an incredibly satisfying read; I've read it countless times and I think it's fantastic.

50. 350 谁 Who Taught You to Be an Official Like That? 谁教你这样当官的？ Starting from Zero零起点Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue, an underdog's rise, feel-good wish fulfillment, no-brainer fun] Chen Qiming was a nobody in the political world, without power or connections. At work, his superior framed him and sent him to prison; in love, his wife cheated on him. By chance, he was reborn in 2006. At his college graduation ceremony, the campus beauty from his high school days confessed to him. In his previous life, he had firmly rejected her. This time, he accepted without hesitation, if only because his 298Reads8.7Score127Shelves

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