I've Been Enjoying Government-Intrigue Stories Lately. Any Good Recommendations? 最近喜欢看官场类的，各位大佬有没有好看的推荐下

1. 251 仕 The Official's Rise and Fall: Breaking the Deadlock Through Influence 仕途沉浮之借势破局 Uncle Jue from the Vernot Islands弗诺群岛的绝叔Urban4.1M WordsOngoing [Primarily aimed at male readers, but female readers may enjoy it too] + [No System, no wild fantasy] + [Realistic political intrigue] + [Power plays] + [Urban slice of life] A story about Huang Zheng, a chemistry prodigy from a poor family, who gives up a recommendation to pursue graduate studies at Tsinghua so he can look after his parents, then returns to his hometown for a job after earning his bachelor’s degree and embarks on a career in public service… Above the clouds, every step is fraug 15.9kReads8.7Score1.3kShelves

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   A realistic novel about officialdom written by a veteran cadre, featuring power struggles, leveraging influence, and political maneuvering. Click if you're interested!

2. 252 职 Career System: A Life You Can't Log Out Of 职场系统：无法注销的人生 Mu Ke Lin Tian木可林天Modern Romance108k WordsCompleted When overworked office drone Su Xiao is forced to take on her tenth outsourced task, a holographic panel suddenly appears before her eyes: [Workplace Survival System successfully bound!] From then on, every choice she makes triggers a System mission: ● Choosing "refuse overtime" costs her ten years of life; ● Completing "save the project" earns virtual currency that can be exchanged for organ regeneration; ● Making the wrong call in "pick a side" sends her into a parallel-world instance... When —Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 253 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
4. 254 官 Officialdom: From the Start, I Become the County Party Committee's First Secretary 官场：开局担任县委一秘 Coastal Dead End沿海穷途Urban1.5M WordsCompleted The story continues in the world of "Officialdom: The Road to the Pinnacle of Power", so please don’t confuse it with reality. Fang Zihan, a top student from an ordinary family, enters the ranks of grassroots government officials for reasons of his own. Starting as an ordinary clerk with no connections, he goes on to earn the favor of two top officials, who mentor him together. In the end, Fang Zihan sets out on the road to the pinnacle of power. 12kReads8.6Score1.1kShelves
5. 255 正 The Righteous Road to Officialdom 正义官路 Li Hou李后Urban1.9M WordsCompleted Li Dongming arrives in this unfamiliar place and faces a host of complicated situations. What will become of his future? Can he get a handle on things here and bring change to the area's development? 2.5kReads8.8Score392Shelves
6. 256 重 Reborn: The Summit of the Azure Clouds 重生：青云之巅 Great Scholar Fish大儒鱼Urban2.0M WordsOngoing Shen Nan is reborn before being falsely accused of stealing the secretary's speech draft. A lifetime of hard work, all for nothing. Shen Nan spent half his life striving, only to be framed by his colleagues, separated from friends and family, and have his ideals crushed by reality. When he opened his eyes again, he had returned to the year he first entered public service as a young man. The rivals who once ruined him were still lying in wait, and he still had the opportunities he'd missed before 8.1kReads7.8Score643Shelves
7. 257 官 Officialdom: My Female Boss and the Ultimate Deputy 官场：女上司和最强副手 Poetry Faraway Little Craftsman诗远小匠人Urban679k WordsCompleted [Grassroots government + rural life + ethnic customs + special forces + spirited young woman of the era + martial arts secrets + minor political parties] To put an end to his long-distance relationship, Nan Ximen Xiao quit his job in the magic city and returned to his girlfriend’s hometown to take the civil service exam. But because of her unusual circumstances, he was assigned to Manglu Township, the toughest place in the entire county. He had assumed it would be hard to make a difference there 157Reads7.3Score113Shelves

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   Absolutely a true record of the lives of grassroots cadres

8. 258 造 The City Builder 造城者 Dawn Sun Rises晓日昇11k WordsCompleted City Builder —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   There are a few short stories here that you might want to read.

9. 259 被 After the Inspection Team Forced Me Out, I Went on a Rampage 被巡视组清退后，我杀疯了 Dawn Sun Rises晓日昇10k WordsCompleted After the Inspection Team Forced Me Out, I Went on a Rampage —Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 260 官 Rising Through the Ranks to New Heights 官升扶摇直上九万里 Brother Weng's Book Nook翁小哥的书屋Urban502k WordsCompleted After being reborn, Weng Qingyun is no longer lost. He takes Wu Yunxia's hand once more and sets out on his official career. To reach the top, Weng Qingyun is willing to put himself at risk, taking on one seemingly impossible task after another. To realize his lofty ambitions, Weng Qingyun not only rids the people of their troubles along the path to advancement, but also brings more policies that benefit the local population. The sea of officialdom is treacherous. See how Weng Qingyun rises abov 60Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Completed, 500,000 words. A political novel. [Admiration][Cool]

11. 261 我 I Was Sent to Guard a Reservoir, but I Caught a Very Important Person 我被发配看水库，却钓来大贵人 Dawn Sun Rises晓日昇7k WordsCompleted I Was Sent to Watch the Reservoir, but Reeled in a VIP 13Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 262 字 A Universe Between the Lines 字里乾坤 Dawn Sun Rises晓日昇6k WordsCompleted The Universe Between the Lines 3Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 263 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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    Keep this one safe.

14. 264 重 Reborn: I Rise to the Top of the Political World 重生后，我逆袭官场权利之巅 Lucky Orange Cat橘猫有财气Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Also known as Officialdom's Grand Road, Reborn at the Peak: My Background Is Unshakable, How Will You Deal with Me Now?, and Officialdom: The Pinnacle of Power [Urban] [Slice of Life] [Campus Belle] [Reborn] [Realistic] [No Harem] [Workplace] [Officialdom] [Feel-Good] [Older Woman-Younger Man Romance] [Demoness] [Traditional Style] [No Suffering for the Protagonist] [Take Down the Sanctimonious First] He is stern and impartial, with no understanding of social niceties. If someone needs arresting 305Reads5.1Score—Shelves

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    I recommend checking this out.

15. 265 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 3.5kReads8.2Score316Shelves

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    This book is absolutely a textbook for officialdom.

16. 266 官 The Biggest Hothead in Officialdom 官场第一愣头青 Model Huiyin模特徽因Urban6.9M WordsOngoing In the system, having powerful connections can provide welcome shelter. But sometimes, leaning on a powerful patron means being treated like a puppet, manipulated and controlled by others... Jiang Zhen initially refused to be controlled, but gradually changed his mind. He came to understand that Elder Xu's influence over him wasn't about control, but about guiding him as a person, beyond the rules of institutions and the conventions of the underworld. In the end, he deeply understood the career- 137.4kReads9.3Score10.4kShelves

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    The title itself, *The Number One Naïve Young Official*, is intriguing! 👍 Jiang Zhen is practically the "cockroach" of the officialdom—he's impossible to kill, and he only gets stronger with each setback. 🐜 His story teaches us that sometimes, a naïve young man isn't stupid, but rather has a wise mentor guiding him! 🧙‍♂🎯 Every plot twist in the book is brilliant, and every counterattack by Jiang Zhen is incredibly satisfying. 👏 If you're a die-hard fan of officialdom novels, this book is definitely worth reading!

17. 267 重 Reborn: I Chose the Water Conservancy Bureau 重生之我选了水利局 Old Tea and Aged Wine Love Young Girls陈茶老酒爱少女Urban6.1M WordsOngoing [Everyday life + rich in detail] [Grounded and realistic] [The mindset of an ordinary person] In the world of officialdom, You can’t rely on your superiors; they’ll leave you holding the bag. You can’t trust your peers; they’re waiting to set you up. You can’t feel at ease with your subordinates; they’re waiting to slack off and shirk their duties. See how an ordinary person, reborn, learns to navigate officialdom, adapt to the changing times, stay true to himself instead of going with the flow, 68.8kReads8.9Score6.2kShelves

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    A pure officialdom novel, with a realistic style.

18. 268 权 The Road to Power: Starting as the Municipal Government Secretary 权路问鼎从市府大秘开始 Jiang Ye Doesn't Love the Wild江野不爱野Urban214k WordsOngoing A new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story unfolds rapidly. In officialdom, power and influence complement each other. Power is the foundation of influence, and influence is the extension of power. Neither is dispensable. Reborn, Xie Huanyang will face any storms with ease, asking the vast earth, "Who controls the rise and fall? I control the rise and fall!" He will stand at the forefront of the times! All of this begins with the mayor's secretary.

19. 269 东 Dongheng: The Road to Power 东恒青云 Old Man Green Bamboo青竹翁Urban1.7M WordsCompleted A meteoric rise to the top! Chu Dongheng, a master's graduate who knows nothing about his birth family and jokes that “my mom and I are our own family,” is the abandoned grandson of a military family. After passing the civil service exam in Jiangdong, he finds that someone else has taken the position he applied for. By chance, he becomes a leader's secretary, beginning his career in politics. With the people's interests as his mission, he advances one steady step at a time toward the pinnacle of 30.7kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves

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    When you're looking for something to read, stock up on high-quality new period dramas. The protagonist, honed by his military service, studies diligently to improve himself, rebuilds a dilapidated state-owned factory, and cultivates local industries. The character's growth is complete and moving.

20. 270 女 My Female Boss Helps Me Rise to the Top 女领导带我平步青云 Listening to Snow in a High Tower高楼听雪Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Yang Guang's powerful backer got into trouble. From then on, he had no one to rely on. At the lowest point in his life, he unexpectedly saved a mysterious woman, who helped him rise to success and thrive at every turn. 3.3kReads7.5Score319Shelves
21. 271 江 Shen Jintang, the Madman of the Martial World 江湖狂人沈金堂 Young Master Huajia花家大少Urban264k WordsCompleted [A thrilling, action-packed tale of brotherhood and honor, where heroes command respect and ambitious leaders vie for supremacy. Handsome men and beautiful women.] The martial world isn’t just about fighting and killing. It’s also about human nature and navigating the ways of the world, all while living by the blade. Build an empire that commands half the land. Thrive in the business world and enjoy the fruits of success with a beautiful, wealthy woman... 168Reads—Score113Shelves
22. 272 青 The Road to Officialdom: From Low-Ranking Clerk to Provincial Power Broker 青云官路：从小职员到封疆大吏 No Dust on the Page笔下不生灰Urban3.8M WordsOngoing Rebirth + Traditional Political Intrigue + Power Games + High Intelligence + No Harem Reborn on the way to the detention center, Zhou Yan must find a way to turn the tables against all odds. He goes from the business world to politics, from developing real estate to governing a region, following one ordinary man’s rise to success. He’s an ordinary man who’s a little calculating, a small-time player with a sharp mind and sound values. He has the full range of emotions and desires that any ordinar 2.7kReads9.3Score198Shelves

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    🔥🔥🔥🔥His boss is under investigation, his girlfriend cheats on him, he's ostracized by backstabbers, and forced to suspend his duties. Yang Dong faces his darkest hour right from the start, but he remains calm, having experienced similar things in his past life. Reborn in 2008, he can handle everything with even more composure. However, he never imagined that a single phone call would change the course of his life. To save his boss, he's temporarily transferred to the disciplinary committee's investigation team, which unexpectedly unleashes a massive storm.

23. 273 重 Reborn: The Tiger-Cubed Police Officer from a Military Family, Changing Fate with Three Shots from the Start 重生：将门虎警，开局三枪改命 Flowers Bloom on Jimu吉木生花Urban1.7M WordsCompleted Yang Xiao returns to 2003, to the day that changed his fate. This time, he decisively pulls the trigger, killing the armed criminal in front of him and embarking on a turbulent career in government. Starting out as a junior officer at a local police station, Yang Xiao uses his memories of his previous life to crack major cases one after another and earn countless honors. In the treacherous world of politics, Yang Xiao holds fast to the justice in his heart and climbs step by step to the heights 48.2kReads9.2Score5.5kShelves
24. 274 权 The Pinnacle of Power and Wealth: I Rose to the Top Through the Political and Legal System 权财巅峰：我靠着政法系直上青云 The Wind Rises, But the Longing Won't Cease风起意难止Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [Officialdom] + [political power struggles] + [satisfying power fantasy] + [Reborn] In his previous life, Xu Tianhua stopped at nothing to gain power. Though he climbed to a high position, in the end his family was destroyed because of it. In this life, he starts over and resolves to live and serve as an honest man. He once again earns the favor of a powerful figure in the political and legal circles, and with that patron's steady support, quietly rises to prominence. 134Reads8.6Score—Shelves
25. 275 小 A Young Police Officer's Path to Success 小民警的仕途之路 Xiao Xiaoyangyang小小扬扬Urban4.2M WordsOngoing Starting out as a police officer, he solves cold cases and earns major commendations while delivering practical results that improve people's lives. Rooted in his community, he rises step by step and forges a path to a brilliant career in public service!! 22.1kReads9.2Score911Shelves
26. 276 重 Reborn in the Political Arena: After Breaking Off My Engagement, I Soar to Success 重生官场：退婚后我青云直上 Brown Sugar Bean Bun红糖豆包Urban3.1M WordsCompleted Amid the rise and fall of officialdom, a maxim rings in his ears: “When in a position of power, do not become arrogant; when in a low position, do not become anxious.” Lu Jianghe is reborn in the summer of 2002, when he passed the civil service exam. In his previous life, his snobbish ex-wife betrayed him and his mother-in-law humiliated him. At work, he was constantly schemed against by colleagues and suppressed by his superiors. This time, he will not hold back. Starting as a junior clerk, Lu 3.3kReads7.5Score295Shelves
27. 277 机 The Bitter and Sweet of Bureaucracy 机关的苦辣酸甜 One Degree Below Zero 519零下一度519Urban582k WordsCompleted This story follows Lu Zhenyu, a brilliant graduate of a prestigious university. After joining the government, he finds that he cannot shake his scholarly nature. As he struggles with the clash between ideals and reality, see how he experiences the bitter and sweet sides of life in the bureaucracy. 19Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    This is pretty good, Lu Zhenyu's Path of Desire!

28. 278 入 Joining the Discipline Inspection Investigation Team: Why Is the Whole Country Panicking? 入职纪委调查组，咋全国都慌了 I'll Buy a Plane When I Make It Big火了买飞机Urban1.4M WordsCompleted In his previous life, he was framed and wrongfully imprisoned. One mistake led to another. Reborn in 2006 with the memories of his past life, he solved one major case after another, earning accolades such as “Model Investigator,” “Star of Inspection and Investigation,” and “First-Class Merit,” before receiving the highest honor of all: Nationally Acclaimed Civil Servant! When Yang Wen looked back, he realized he had risen to such great heights! 18.4kReads8.6Score1.5kShelves
29. 279 官 The Pinnacle of Public Service: Rising from the Grassroots 官途巅峰，从基层乡镇崛起！ Canglangli苍狼liUrban1.8M WordsCompleted Lu Tianming, top scorer in the provincial civil service exam, is betrayed by his girlfriend. By a twist of fate, he encounters a benefactor who comes to his aid. With his official career going nowhere, Lu Tianming makes a stunning move, and from then on, he rockets to the top… 3.5kReads7.9Score317Shelves

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    These books about officialdom are very well written, with classic character portrayals, and the female leads are fantastic.

30. 280 从 From the Countryside to the Seat of Power 从乡野到中枢 Ming Of Jianghai江海的明Urban724k WordsCompleted A college graduate serving as a village official steadily rises through the ranks... a true incorruptible official. He takes on corrupt officials in a battle of wits, moving from the countryside to the township, then from the township to the county seat. Each time, his outstanding record earns him another promotion. 154Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New books on officialdom are relying on this one to carry the torch, that's right.

31. 281 官 Tears of a Beauty in the Tumultuous Sea of Politics 官海沉浮之美人泪 The Real Little Pea小豌豆本尊Urban1.9M WordsOngoing With an opportunity, even an ordinary person can rise to the highest ranks. See how Wang Zi Feng, an ordinary nobody, seizes his chance to stir up the world and lead the people of the mountains out of poverty and toward prosperity. Anyone could be a thousand-mile horse. —Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 282 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
33. 283 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

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    These books have such well-written storylines about officialdom, with incredibly realistic details, like stories dug out from the heart of officialdom.

34. 284 诱 Temptation and Pressure 诱惑与压力 No Ascetic非苦行僧Urban222k WordsCompleted In the face of temptation, no one is a gentleman; under pressure, everyone becomes a scoundrel. “Gentlemen” and “scoundrels” are all human, with no real difference between them. The “six defilements” are ever-changing in thought, and “manas” are ever-changing in state... This is the “Tathagatagarbha.” Right and wrong are feelings speaking; love and not loving are also matters of criticism and self-criticism. Blame does not necessarily mean hatred, and praise does not always mean love. Love and h —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely political politics: a junior secretary becomes mayor—is that political politics? I'm just a newbie and don't know how to recommend my book.

35. 285 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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    A tech-savvy tale set in the political arena! The story of building a smart water conservancy platform combines professional expertise with political maneuvering—innovative yet grounded!

36. 286 提 Promotion 提拔 Yuyang Squire渔阳员外Urban5.9M WordsCompleted “Are kings, nobles, generals, and ministers born to their stations?” Chen Sheng's cry was also the spark in the heart of our protagonist, who came from a family of poor peasants three generations deep. He was once an obscure chauffeur, but his diligence and concern for ordinary people caught the eye of a perceptive female leader. He advanced carefully, making his way through an elite workplace and enduring trial after trial. He got along with people from every side, yet never lost sight of his p 36.7kReads8.3Score3.1kShelves
37. 287 青 The Long Road to the Azure Clouds 青云漫漫路 Jue Jue觉珏Urban642k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this book. It's rich in content, has a tight plot, and a captivating storyline. [Kissing emoji]

38. 288 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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    I highly recommend this.

39. 289 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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    Unlike Bai Jiaxuan in "White Deer Plain," Meng Ziqiang, a construction businessman who came from the village, has been divorced and married seven times. However, all six of his ex-wives remained with him even after the divorce.

40. 290 青 The Green Lotus War Buddha: Nezha’s Thousand-Year Tribulation 青莲战佛之哪吒千年劫 Jue Jue觉珏Eastern Fantasy133k WordsOngoing It has been a thousand years since Nezha was appointed the Heavenly Court’s Third Prince. In that time, Sun Wukong became the Victorious Fighting Buddha and grew tremendously more powerful. But now a vast conspiracy has struck: the Tathagata has betrayed the Three Realms, seeking to become a Sage. He has imprisoned the Jade Emperor and slaughtered the spirits of the Three Realms, all to satisfy his own selfish desires. Watch as Nezha pits his wits and courage against demons and monsters. 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    One is a political novel, the other a fantasy novel; both are captivating and rich in plot. Highly recommended!

41. 291 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 14.2kReads7.6Score1.2kShelves

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    This book is good, I recommend it to everyone.

42. 292 名 In the Name of the People: I Take Over Qi Tongwei's Body, and the Handong University Crew Answers to Me 名义：魂穿祁同伟汉大帮我说了算 No Love in This World, Crossing the Mortal Realm人间无爱渡红尘Male-Channel Fanfiction1.8M WordsOngoing Transmigrating into In the Name of the People as Qi Tongwei, he starts by punching Liang Lu and kicking Liang Ping. In this life, I, Qi Tongwei, will not kneel. Whether it's Liang Lu or Liang Qunfeng, don't even think you can make me bow my head again! In Handong, what I say goes! 14.6kReads7.0Score659Shelves

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    What?! What?!

43. 293 官 Officialdom: There's a Beauty Named Xiaofang in the Office 官场：办公室有位美女叫小芳 Li the Millstone磨子李Modern Romance261k WordsOngoing He works hard, strives to improve, and longs for pure love. Career and romance, what’s hidden and what’s out in the open... His colleague Liu Xiaohua, his classmate Huanhuan. How should he choose...? And then there’s Tang Wan’er, whom he secretly loves... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These books are all novels about officialdom, and they are worth reading.

44. 294 重 Back on the Political Career Path 重走政途 The Cat Who Meows Too Much乱喵的猫Urban2.3M WordsCompleted A new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 342Reads6.8Score189Shelves

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    (Rebirth + Political Career + Single Female Lead) Born into humble circumstances, starting from a small town, with no lovers and no harem. In his previous life, Ren Zhengxi, a corrupt official convicted of murder and corruption, was executed. He is reborn in 1995, before his political career begins. Determined to mend his ways, he embarks on a new political path. Using his memories from his previous life, he plans for national development, gaining a deeper understanding of officialdom as he rises in rank...

45. 295 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 117Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    A genre encompassing officialdom, anti-corruption, and everyday urban life.

46. 296 乡 Township Officials 乡镇干部 Li the Millstone磨子李Urban365k WordsCompleted A humorous, witty story about Zhu Zhenggang, a grassroots township official, and the strange incidents he encounters on the job. Through his experiences, it offers a glimpse into the lives and governance of officials at the township level. 321Reads9.0Score—Shelves
47. 297 明 Tales of Mingdu 明都往事 Hong Ming翃洺Urban804k WordsCompleted Spring in Mingdu is always marked by rising winds and falling sand, leaving everything hazy and frustrating. But this year was strange: the wind never came, and summer arrived all at once. The heat was unbearable, and the weather was getting stranger by the day. In the end, I decided to ignore it. I slumped into my office chair, narrowed my eyes at the screen, and mechanically tapped away at the keyboard. Life still had to be lived from nine to five, in a dull, orderly routine. What was there to 370Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    A profound novel about officialdom that doesn't glorify power, career advancement, or power struggles!

48. 298 交 The Traffic Bureau Chief 交通局长 Li the Millstone磨子李Urban195k WordsCompleted Lin Zhongquan was an ordinary employee in a road maintenance section. Following his father’s wishes, he was determined to climb the ranks. On his father’s repeated advice, he married the former mayor’s daughter and managed to get in good with Huang Dingli, the head of the Pingchang Municipal Transportation Bureau. During a construction tender, Huang Dingli and Lin Zhongquan got to know contractor He Rubin and the stunningly beautiful public relations agent Miaomiao. They helped He Rubin win the 95Reads9.4Score—Shelves
49. 299 平 Rising to the Top 平步青云 Dreaming into the Vast Wilderness梦入洪荒Urban5.0M WordsCompleted On the very first day of his new post in Qianhu Town, Liu Haotian was stripped of all authority. Faced with irreconcilable differences in outlook with Mayor Liang Youde, as well as the treacherous Tianxing Corporation and its vast network of connections, Liu Haotian refused to compromise. He cracked down with an iron fist, and a series of fierce battles began over how to safeguard people's livelihoods and develop the economy... When the dust finally settled and the results came in, Liu Haotian w 535Reads9.1Score101Shelves

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    This is a novel about officialdom. I recommend reading the first three books together. It tells the story of three generations navigating the officialdom... ① He originally thought his parents were dead, but upon graduating from university, a mysterious person told him that his parents were still alive and had a condition: once he reached the deputy director-general level, his parents would see him... So, he took the civil service exam alone, never expecting that his entry into officialdom would lead him to...

50. 300 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

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    The nine giants: 1. Liu Zhonglong, 2. Lü Guoqiang, 3. Liu Qiang, 4. Lin Zhenjiang, 5. Chen Haining, 6. Li Chunqiu, 7. Ouyang Guoqing, 8. Huang Jianguo, 9. Wang Jianjun...

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