Why Are Political Novels Getting Worse? Is It Because Everything Is Too Sanitized, Or...? 官场小说现在越来越次,是协调的太厉害,还是
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- 301 Galaxy 2125 2125星河 2125 Star River Lebenswelt is a science-fiction epic set in a quantum universe. It tells the grand story of human civilization seeking a path to “entropy-shadow symbiosis” amid an entropy crisis. The story centers on the young girl Xiao Nuo, chosen by the Programmer Civilization as an “entropy-shadow symbiont.” Bearing a dark-gold totem, she joins her mother Lin Wei, who wields the Chunjun Sword containing constitutional codes; Zhang Ke, a quantum computing genius; Alexei, a descendant of the Pr 1Reads7.5Score—Shelves
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Professional Assassin: From the Start, I Target a Court Official 职业杀手,开局刺杀朝廷命官
[Political intrigue + history + martial arts + clever protagonists] At the end of a dynasty, human lives are worth less than grass. The court, feudal lords, powerful clans, and the martial world are all placing their bets recklessly. Lu Chen has no interest in gambling. He just wants to make enough money to retire in comfort. But the Pavilion Master claps him on the shoulder and says, “This is the best of times.” Then he pushes Lu Chen into the game of contending for the realm. Assassinations, f
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The Road to Power: From Handong to the Summit 官途:从汉东至权力巅峰
"From the military to politics" "Period drama" "Business strategy" "The pinnacle of power" "A crossover of TV worlds" In the Name of the People, A Bouquet of Flowers Beneath the Mountain, The Knockout, and more. He is Liang Sian, Liang Sanxi's younger brother. He is also Zhao Mengsheng's friend. Every classic must have its regrets. Let the protagonist rewrite them, because these characters deserve better endings. After taking charge of a region, he starts with Qi Tongwei!
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- 304 Apocalypse Descends: From the Start, I Have an Orphanage 末世降临:开局一座孤儿院 Apocalypse Descends: From the Start, I Have an Orphanage, and Brother Jin Goes on a Rampage Cold raindrops pelted the rusted iron gate of Sunshine Welfare Home like bullets, rattling against it. Dirty floodwater had already risen past the ankles in the courtyard. The branches of several old trees swayed helplessly in the gale, as if foreshadowing some impending disaster. Brother Jin stood at the far end of the second-floor corridor, a cheap cigarette between his lips. Through the swirling smoke, 6Reads—Score—Shelves
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Back on the Road to Office: Making Waves in Legal and Political Circles 重走官途之在政法圈风生水起
First, there are no melodramatic plots built around a reborn protagonist’s foreknowledge. The story closely reflects the realities of officialdom, with strong logic and a clear central plot. Second, it fills a gap in rebirth novels by exploring legal and political subject matter, offering an in-depth look at political maneuvering and rhetorical tactics from within the legal and political system. Third, it avoids the multiple-heroines trope. Most rebirth stories feature several heroines, which fe
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A Humble Family’s Path to Officialdom, Part One 寒门仕途【一】
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
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- 307 Above the Undercurrent: Ding Yi's Political Career 潜流之上:丁一官场记 Through Ding Yi's ups and downs in the political arena and the intertwined fates of several women, this novel explores how individuals can hold on to their ideals, conscience, and principles amid the tide of power's unspoken rules, and ultimately achieve redemption and reshape their sense of purpose. 3Reads—Score—Shelves
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My Connections Reach the Heavens. What's Wrong with Advancing Just a Little Faster? 我人脉通天,进步快亿点怎么了?
A king of soldiers retires from the military and enters government like a raging dragon. Every three years he takes a small step forward; every five years, a giant leap. His meteoric rise stirs up the political world! His enemies cry out in alarm: “This man is a monster! Who let him into government?!” With his commitment to serving the people and his brilliant strategic skills, Gu Yunfeng builds connections that reach the highest levels, then steadily climbs to ever-greater heights!
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Monkey, Do You Have a Problem with Me Marrying Zhong Xia Ai? 猴子,我娶钟小艾你有意见
[No System + No Harem + Political Intrigue] After shooting himself at Guxiong Ridge, Qi Tongwei is reborn at the most important turning point in his life. What will he choose this time? Zhong Xiaо’ai: “Who gave you the nerve to undermine my husband, Qi Tongwei?” Zhong Zhengguo: “Who gave you the nerve to go after my son-in-law?” Qi Tongwei: “Monkey, without Zhong Xiaо’ai, let’s see how far you can climb!” Zhao Ruilong: “There’s no room in Jingzhou for anyone more powerful than Qi Tongwei.” Zhao
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The Pinnacle of Officialdom 官场之巅峰时刻
[Satisfying Officialdom Story + Workplace + Political Maneuvering + Inspirational + Business Rivalry + Romance] Out of the blue, he received a notice from the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department: he was being transferred to the Information Division. Downcast, he went fishing at a reservoir in the suburbs and saved an important figure. From then on, his political career took off.
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Soviet Russia, 1920: From the Cheka to the KGB 苏俄1920:从契卡到克格勃
Chen Rui, a graduate student in modern history, accidentally transmigrates to Moscow in 1920, a city drenched in blood, and becomes Andrei, a Russian orphan with no one to rely on. Caught in the darkest days of the Russian Civil War, he faces famine, assassination, and counterrevolutionary currents sweeping the country. Ordinary people struggle to survive from one day to the next. Armed with the golden finger of foreknowledge of a century of history, he enters the game
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- 312 I'm Qi Tongwei, and I Married a Widow. What Business Is It of Yours, Hou Liangping? 我祁同伟娶寡妇,关你侯亮平屁事 [Sniper-shotting madman + ruthless and laconic + sometimes openhearted, sometimes sly + respects Gao Zhiliang and makes good use of Director Cheng + becomes the king of Handong at forty] In his first life, Qi Tongwei shot himself at Lone Eagle Ridge, his dream shattered by Hou Liangping’s endless rhetoric. In his second life, Qi Tongwei allied himself with the Zhao family. He became the king of Handong, but Zhao Lichun’s influence kept him from going any further. In the end, he died of illness b 267Reads—Score—Shelves
- 313 Hitler's Private Secretary 希特勒的私人秘书 At twenty-three, philosophy student Fritz walks into Nazi Party headquarters to apply for a secretary job, hoping to support his gravely ill father. He only wants work, but ends up as Hitler’s personal stenographer. For twelve years, he sits in a corner of the seat of power, recording every word, day after day, from the Nuremberg Laws to the minutes of the Wannsee Conference. When his sister, who has an intellectual disability, is sent to an “institution,” he finally sees the truth: those who st 129Reads—Score174Shelves
- 314 My Uncle Is Qi Tongwei, and We Go on a Joyride from the Start with Gao Qilan! 舅舅祁同伟,开局带高启兰狂飙! People's Justice + The Knockout + Icebreaking Action... An accident brings Xu Chaoyang to a world where different TV dramas have merged. From the start, he meets Gao Qilan. In this world, Brother Qiang begs him to become his brother-in-law, while Uncle Dong cheerfully pulls him in as a partner in the Tazhai gang. Gao Yuliang willingly regards him as his sole successor, and Ma Yunbo personally guides him up the rank 21.2kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves
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A Wild Ride to Power: From the Siheyuan to the Pinnacle of Authority 官途狂飙:从四合院走向权力巅峰
A pure political drama, with one female lead and a major anti-corruption campaign. The plot of this book connects seamlessly with Thirty Years in Politics: The Pinnacle of Power. Young Xu Yuanzhou arrives in Chunjiang Province and unleashes an anti-corruption storm across the province!
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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
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
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Reclaiming Power 重临之权
The protagonist, Wu Longyang, was originally a student who hung around with street toughs in the old neighborhood. He started out as a junior student at No. 1 High School. After meeting the local bar boss, he was introduced to a job guarding the bar and saw the dark side of the underworld. Later, he transferred to the provincial No. 1 High School, joined a military group, served in the army, and rose to the pinnacle of power.
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The Road to Light: Reputation 光明之路:名义
At the age of twenty-six, Lin Feng chose the hardest road. He concealed his illustrious family background and started out in Luquan Township, the most remote part of Beiyue Province. Everyone thought this PhD had come to “pad his résumé” before moving on. He made his way through the muddy countryside, the tangled intrigues of the county seat, and the turbulent undercurrents of the city. For nine years, he kept his head down and worked hard, advancing from the countryside to the provincial govern
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- 319 A Nameless Monument at the Nation's Gate, Bathed in Blood 浴血国门之无名碑 (No System + full-scale Korean War coverage + fighting on every front) "If we don't fight this war, the next generation will have to!" A century of humiliation, with powerful invaders running rampant! To protect their homes and defend their country, a humble fisherman and hunter became a proud Volunteer soldier, setting out on a journey to fight to the death at the nation's borders! The Battle of Wenjing, the raid on Unsan, the surprise attack on Wuling Bridge, the frozen, bloody battle at Lake 11.8kReads9.1Score716Shelves
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The Road to Power: The Pinnacle of Officialdom 官道:权力巅峰
Peng Zijuan’s Notes on Climbing the Career Ladder Peng Zijuan was an ordinary female official who had hoped to lead a quiet life. But her husband, Wu Dashan, chose a rich woman over her and divorced her. Wu Dashan said, “You’re a woman. Why are you always thinking about becoming an official?” Peng Zijuan replied, “That’s right. I want to become an official!” Wu Dashan said, “You’re a woman. You should stay home and take care of the kids. Stop thinking about becoming an official all the time!” Pe
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- 321 The Pinnacle of Power: Starting with My Discharge from the Military 权力巅峰,从退伍转业开始 Tags: Urban, Political Career Just after transferring from his decisive and efficient post as a battalion commander to a local government job, the protagonist suffers a double blow: His girlfriend dumps him to climb the social ladder, while his unfamiliarity with the rules of officialdom leads him to misjudge an important decision due to a lack of information, leaving him in a tight spot. With the help and guidance of a lively female colleague, he begins to see through the unspoken rules hidden 7.5kReads7.3Score669Shelves
- 322 The Pinnacle of Power: Starting as a Government Cadet 权力巅峰:从选调生开始 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 189Reads6.8Score—Shelves
- 323 Dongheng: The Road to Power 东恒青云 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 30.8kReads9.2Score3.4kShelves
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Back on the Political Career Path 重走政途
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!
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- 325 From Son-in-Law to Director: The Official’s Road in the 1970s 七零官路,从上门婿到局长 Li Xiangdong is one of five brothers, and none of them has a wife. With no other choice, Li Xiangdong volunteers to become a live-in son-in-law, and his mother-in-law’s family grows very fond of him. This is the story of a man who rises from farmer to county chief. 3kReads6.5Score157Shelves
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Cold War Wolf: The Ivanov Files 冷战之狼:伊万诺夫档案
Ivanov, an outstanding cadet from a military academy’s special forces program, is drawn into a Cold War conspiracy and hunted around the world by three factions. He breaks through with a wolf’s tenacity and paves his way with revenge, facing one high-stakes twist after another as he fights back to the bitter end! You won’t regret reading this!
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- 327 The Doctor’s Road to Officialdom 医路官途 After graduating from university, genius Chinese medicine doctor Ling You returned to his village to observe three years of mourning for his late grandfather. He also inherited the clinic his grandfather had run, Sānqītáng. Then one day, the arrival of a group of powerful figures changed his life. He had planned to spend his life practicing medicine, but after enduring a series of harsh realities, he came to understand that an ordinary doctor treats people, while a great doctor treats the nation 160.9kReads9.4Score8.5kShelves
- 328 The Female Police Chief’s Shocking Case 女局长之惊天大案 This novel seamlessly blends political intrigue, criminal investigation and suspense, and realist literature. Liu Shuyun is caught in an astonishing scheme. It is a contest with no equal! Three factions are vying for power on this island. There is an underground hangar spanning five levels, and a “teacher” who has never shown their face. Gao Han’s investigation goes beyond clearing his fiancée’s name. He must also uncover the truth behind his father’s “fake death.” As the blades of political int 16.8kReads8.1Score1.1kShelves
- 329 The Mature Landlady 成熟的老板娘 For the sake of keeping the family fortune all to himself, Liang Dashan hatched a vicious scheme to frame his wife, Du Xue. Faced with her husband’s ruthless plotting, Du Xue fought back from the brink. She turned people’s motives to her advantage and used his own tactics against him, unraveling every conspiracy by playing along, and ultimately leaving the traitor with nothing but the clothes on his back! 31kReads7.9Score1.6kShelves
- 330 Seen It Again: Episode 1 《看了又看》第1集 Watching It Again, Episode 1 18Reads—Score—Shelves
- 331 Urban: The Prodigal Turns Over a New Leaf, and the Nation Calls on Me to Crack a Major Case 都市:浪子回头,国家请我破大案 They say that nine times out of ten, life doesn't go as planned, and that people are born to suffer. But Zhang Yang doesn't agree. He was abandoned at the gate of an orphanage as a child, but fortunately, he met a kind-hearted director. Fate had other plans, though: to make a living, he became a universally despised pickpocket. Then, by chan 27.2kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves
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Hao Yunlai in the Political Arena 官场郝运来
[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...
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- 333 Crimson Lips, Blazing Passion 红唇烈焰 A handsome loser and a cold, aloof female boss. When these two rivals cross paths, they act out a romantic tale of love, revenge, and sweet satisfaction. Office intrigue, cutthroat business, and political scheming are all handled with ease. If you want a story full of twists and excitement, come read The Strongest Man in the City. 33.6kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves
- 334 The Female Official 机关女干部 A serious novel about officialdom that faces reality and holds firm to its principles. There's no simplistic division between “black and white,” only the real compromises and choices of life within the system. Here you'll find solid engineering details, meticulous criminal investigations, moving relationships, and steadfast faith. The story follows Lin Ruxi and Shen Chan as they work side by side to break through deadlocks and uphold justice amid the politics, reform, and personal struggles of Q 7.2kReads7.9Score567Shelves
- 335 The Last Cartridge Case 最后一颗弹壳 The Last Cartridge Case 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 336 City Detective: The King of Solving Cases, Starting with Summer Vacation 都市神警:从暑假开始的破案天王 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! 15.6kReads8.9Score1.2kShelves
- 337 Restarting Life on the Road to Success 重启之人生青云路 Actually, every novel is a portrayal of real life! Whether what you watch or read is... yourself!... I hope you see yourself! 1.1kReads7.3Score107Shelves
- 338 EN Rebirth: With Boundless Power Behind Me, I'm Done with Officialdom 重生:背景权势通天,不再入官场 [Tycoon] + [Unbeatable family background] + [Entrepreneurship] + [Laid-back daily life] + [The allure of power] + [Family bonds] A top-tier heir, reborn with only one desire: to lie flat. From investing in Tencent to founding a company worth tens of billions, he effortlessly became the richest man in the world. Bored, he built up his own power, taking a page from the neighboring peninsula. Along the way, he also helped his father rise to the very top, ensuring his father kept getting promoted. H 1Reads6.6Score—Shelves
- 339 High Martial: With an Invincible Background, How Am I the Villain? 高武:背景无敌的我,居然是反派 [High martial arts + System + villain + hot-blooded + sign-in + summoning + face-slapping + power fantasy] Lin Fan transmigrated to a high-martial-arts world and obtained an invincible cheat System that randomly awarded prizes through sign-ins. His first sign-in gave him the Sun God. The Martial Saint Guan Yu as his bodyguard, the bloodline of a divine dragon, god-tier cultivation techniques... Lin Fan also discovered that his family members were all bi 7.8kReads8.1Score521Shelves
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Hou Weidong's Notes on Being an Official 候卫东做官笔记
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.
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In the Name of the People: Qi Tongwei Breaks Up the Sha Family Gang with Three Punches 名义:祁同伟三拳打散沙家帮
Qi Tongwei marries Zhong Xiaoi and takes Hou Liangping's path, leaving Hou Liangping nowhere to go. Qi Tongwei: Hou Liangping's kneel at Handong University brought forth... The synopsis can't do this story justice. Please read the novel.
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Love in the Courtyard: Bixia Yuanjun 情满四合院之碧霞元君
With the protection of Bixia Yuanjun of Mount Tai, also known as Granny Mount Tai, Wang Shengwen's soul transmigrates into the story of Love in the Courtyard in the 1960s. He carries out the duties of “helping the nation prosper and its people thrive, aiding those in peril and rescuing those in danger, rewarding merit and punishing wrongdoing,” using real events as they happen to change the outlook of the people of that era. The protagonist has been deeply shaped by traditional Chinese Taoist th
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Officialdom: Starting as a Village Official 官途:从村官开始
(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
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In the Name of Justice: Zhao Dehan Wants to Be a Good Official 名义赵德汉:我要做好官
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
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Dragon Head 龙头
For the sake of the goddess, I crossed the big shot in the county. To stay alive, I fought my way up, one step at a time, until I became the boss... One day, the hidden dragon will find the rain it needs. With a single roar, it will shift the mountains and rivers and move the Big Dipper. Stories of the underdog rising to the top will always set the blood racing.
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Zhong Xiao'ai, Can You Handle This Kneel? 钟小艾,这一跪,你遭得住吗?
After being reborn, watch as they change their fate one step at a time, make up for the regrets of everything they lost in their previous life, and navigate the treacherous twists and turns of a turbulent world!
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From County Discipline Inspector to the Pinnacle of Power 权势巅峰从纪委科员起步
This is the vast frontier, a symbol of national sovereignty. This is the thriving sea of commerce, a hallmark of reform and opening up. This is the teeming crowd, the embodiment of the dignity of the law. A battle between corruption and anti-corruption, smuggling and anti-smuggling. A test of money, fame, power, family ties, friendship, and personal connections. Told from the perspective of an ordinary man named Lin Yi, this book follows his journey from junior clerk to head of an inspection tea
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- 348 Tales of Officialdom in Jinlin 晋林官宦风云录 Amid the political turmoil of Jinlin County, a small fifth-tier city, County Party Secretary Peng Shusheng was once a pioneer of reform, but died on the eve of his promotion. His secretary, Lu Suiyuan, had been his right-hand man. He resolutely gave up the chance to transfer to the provincial capital and remained in this challenging city. As he carries forward Secretary Peng’s unfinished work, Lu Suiyuan must not only face the countless traps laid by local interest groups, but also resist the co 75Reads—Score—Shelves
- 349 The Transferred Soldier King Marries in a Flash During College 转业兵王大学期间闪电结婚 Bai Yitu never expected that after returning to campus, he would be drawn by some mysterious force into one maelstrom after another. To pay for his father's medical treatment, he gave up his first chance at marriage. Then he unexpectedly uncovered the truth behind a college classmate's car accident. The shocking collusion between officials and businesspeople for illicit profits pushed him, against his will, to change everything. From passing the civil service exam for a provincial department to 47Reads—Score—Shelves
- 350 In the Name of the People: I, Qi Tongwei, Get Another Life 人民的名义:我祁同伟,再活一世 [No System, no golden finger, meticulously researched, well-reasoned plot, plenty of satisfying moments] With a gunshot on Guying Ridge, Qi Tongwei took his own life, bringing his story to an end. But when he opened his eyes again, it was 1989! Qi Tongwei saw Zhong Xia Ai enrolling at the university and stepped forward. “Junior, let me help you with your luggage.” At this point, Liang Lu hadn’t started pursuing him relentlessly! At this point, he was still the young prodigy everyone admired! Giv 10.2kReads8.2Score405Shelves

















































