Any Political Intrigue Novels That Hook You Right Away? Give Me One! 有没有一看就上瘾的官场小说？给爷来一本

1. 251 祁 Qi Tongwei Wants to Join the Party, and His Rabbit Senior Is His Backup 祁同伟想进部，兔子先辈成他后盾 Spring's Flourishing Moonlight春繁月华Male-Channel Fanfiction384k WordsCompleted (Qi Tongwei’s Name of Justice + System + Power Fantasy + Defying Heaven + The Road to the Central Government) Before shooting himself at Lone Eagle Ridge, Qi Tongwei wrote on the blackboard: “If I could go back to the past...” When he opened his eyes, he had been reborn by Gao Xiaoqin’s side. He gained a sign-in System and received gifts from the rabbit pioneers. [The first translated edition of The Rabbit’s Manifesto?] [The rabbit’s first Book of Laws?] Secretary Yuliang! I think this is our ch 440Reads5.6Score—Shelves
2. 252 成 The Mature Landlady 成熟的老板娘 Young Master Huajia花家大少Urban1.6M WordsOngoing 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! 30.2kReads7.9Score1.6kShelves
3. 253 重 Reborn, I Was Found Out by My Deskmate Zhong Xiaoi. Now I Have to Silence Her 重生被同桌钟小艾发现，我想灭口 Spring's Flourishing Moonlight春繁月华Male-Channel Fanfiction134k WordsCompleted [One heroine] [Making money] [Romance] I’ve only just recovered my memories from before birth, and my deskmate, Zhong Xia Ai, has already caught on! What should I do? Could I silence her and nip this in the bud? Wait, Zhong Zhengguo is my future father-in-law? Then no problem. Xia Ai, just sign this contract selling yourself to me, er, I mean, the marriage certificate! P.S. The story takes place in the parallel-world nation of Daxia. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidenta 3.2kReads—Score102Shelves
4. 254 我 I'm Just an Ordinary Guy. Do I Really Have to Get Promoted This Fast? 我就一俗人，不要升职那么快吗 Xiao Xixi潇夕夕Urban398k WordsCompleted (Contemporary, urban, political drama, no rebirth, multiple heroines.) This novel is simply a dramatized take on the everyday affairs of political life. If you see yourself in it, please don’t take it personally. Let me make this clear first: the political story is entirely fictional. This is urban life, so don’t read too much into it. Please be kind. Thank you. 115Reads6.3Score105Shelves

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   Well written, it's a pity it sank.

5. 255 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

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   I highly recommend reading these two books about officialdom; they're incredibly immersive. The first one, with its real-life storytelling, is especially fantastic.

6. 256 不 I'm Done Pretending. I Was Reborn to Slay Dragons! 不装了，我重生就是来屠龙的！ Decide by Heaven以天决Urban142k WordsCompleted [Passionate rebirth + a criminal investigator reborn as a low-ranking clerk + political promotions + an anti-corruption System!] In his previous life, he was a criminal investigator and a sharp blade protecting justice. But after crossing the powerful, he died with his name cleared too late! In this life, he is reborn as a low-ranking township clerk, an easy target for anyone. The moment he opens his eyes, his superiors dump their problems on him, his colleagues ostracize him, and local bullies —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It perfectly suits your taste. [Thinking][Thinking]

7. 257 老 An Old Lady Reborn in the 1970s: Every Strike Against My Adopted Daughter Is Fatal 老太太重生七零：刀刀刀养女的命 Qiong Sang Huohuo穷桑火火Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Yu Mingxiang had cancer. The moment she transferred her assets to her daughter, the girl turned on her and threw her out. Only then did Yu Mingxiang learn that the girl wasn't her biological child at all. Her wicked adopted daughter had killed her entire family! After dying a miserable death in the street, Yu Mingxiang opened her eyes and found herself thirty years in the past, half a month before her whole family was sent to the countryside. Her adopted daughter was stand 58.1kReads8.7Score6.6kShelves

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   Only recommend good books

8. 258 我 I Love Him, but I Can't Marry Him 我爱着他，却不能嫁给他 User45562018用户45562018Modern Romance7k WordsCompleted I love him, but I can’t marry him —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   1. I love him, but I can't marry him! 2. My Bizarre Blind Date Guide

9. 259 重 Reborn: I Just Want to Lie Low 重生：我只想摆烂啊 Half a Cup More余半杯Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Money gives you confidence, but not being greedy brings peace. Power is a responsibility, and not abusing it brings stability. If it were you, what would you choose? Li Qianchuan chose money. Power? To him, it was nothing but a constraint. A bright future? The taste of power? Sorry, that wasn't what Li Qianchuan wanted. Only after getting battered in the business world did he realize that wealth wasn't in his destiny: he couldn't hold on to illusions or keep the prosperity he'd once enjoyed. G 4kReads7.8Score289Shelves

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   It looks pretty good.

10. 260 单 What's Wrong with Being Single? 单身怎么啦？ User45562018用户45562018Marriage & Romance7k WordsCompleted What’s wrong with being single? —Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 261 权 The Pinnacle of Power: A Hidden Background 权力巅峰之隐形背景 Duan Ming, Who Loves Xiang Shen喜欢香神的段明Urban568k WordsCompleted Gao Zhiyuan is an ordinary young man who has just graduated from school and, for no apparent reason, is assigned to work in a remote backwater town. Little does he know that he possesses an incredible hidden background, one even he is unaware of! One seemingly fortuitous opportunity after another comes his way. With life on easy mode, he rises from a minor town clerk, climbing the ranks step by step until he reaches the very pinnacle of power! 353Reads7.2Score118Shelves
12. 262 权 The Art of Power in Officialdom 权术官途 Peaceful State of Mind平和心境Urban2.2M WordsCompleted Zhao Qianlong, a man from humble beginnings with a heart for serving the people, enters public service. Watch as he charges headlong through every obstacle and carves out a path to success. 2.5kReads8.9Score297Shelves
13. 263 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
14. 264 昨 Yesterday Flowed into the City 昨日流入城 Thorny Bougainvillea有刺三角梅Urban3.0M WordsCompleted [Officialdom] + [Workplace] + [Business World] + [Family] A scholar, two business magnates, three boxing champions, four great families, the Gao family's five tigers, the Twelve Beauties of Jiangling, and 108 concubines... A man who had lost all hope and decided to lie flat is thrust into officialdom overnight, only to become the talk of the whole city as he indulges in wine, women, wealth, and power... Where does his path ultimately lead? Will there be an ending? 293Reads9.2Score366Shelves

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    [Add one to your bookshelf]

15. 265 重 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 Wei Taiyue魏太岳Urban669k WordsCompleted 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 417Reads5.5Score—Shelves

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    This one is alright too. Before his rebirth, the protagonist was the deputy director of the Department of Justice. He became a victim of factional struggles. After his rebirth, he started from scratch as a staff member of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission. He punched his former boss who had manipulated him and kicked the domineering deputy secretary. He gradually rose to power and gained control of the capital. He faced the factional struggles of the past again. Let's see how he handles them with ease and moves between the various factions.

16. 266 铁 Iron Fist 铁腕 Understanding Spring and Autumn春悟秋懂Urban5.6M WordsOngoing No one is reborn, and no one transmigrates. This is a realistic novel about life in government circles. A country boy without connections loses his chance at promotion and his girlfriend. He even stands to lose his life as others try to take everything from him... By a twist of fate, he wins the favor of various powerful factions one after another and becomes a rising star in government, writing a sweeping, legendary tale of a political career... 103.7kReads9.2Score8kShelves
17. 267 豪 The Abandoned Heir of a Wealthy Family Returns to the Pinnacle of Power 豪门弃少重返权力巅峰 Young Master of the Misty Rain Pavilion烟雨少阁主Urban1.0M WordsCompleted At forty-eight, just as Qin Xiao was on the verge of being promoted to ministerial rank, he was framed, sent to prison, and died a miserable death behind bars. His indignation moved Heaven, which took pity on him and sent him back to the bustling capital. For Qin Xiao, this was a crucial turning point. Promotion to ministerial rank was within reach, a glorious new beginning in his life. But people’s hearts are treacherous, and unseen hands were already reaching for him. After an unknown number o 382Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A discarded son of a wealthy family, with a promising future ahead, but plagued by endless emotional problems! Navigating the treacherous waters of politics and business, he reaches the pinnacle of his life…!

18. 268 官 The Road Through Officialdom Begins with Being Reborn 官场征途，从重生开始 Rui Chenyi睿辰怡Urban894k WordsCompleted For love, Chu Haoran chose to become a live-in son-in-law, only to end up behind bars. The day before his release, he was attacked. Given a second chance at life, Chu Haoran chooses to enter politics... 7.2kReads6.5Score567Shelves

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    This book is quite good, you can take a look.

19. 269 红 The Red-Topped Merchant: Life at Its Peak 红顶商人之巅峰人生 Old Eagle Fish老雕鱼儿Urban541k WordsCompleted Yang Jianhua, the chosen heir of one of the Dragon Kingdom's top families in the twenty-second century, returned to the early twenty-first century. Through a time-traveling portal, a dazzling flash of light swept past. Yang Jianhua, the chosen heir of one of the Dragon Kingdom's top families in the twenty-second century, passed through the mysterious portal and arrived in the early twenty-first century. The unfamiliar surroundings, tinged with an ancient air, made him narrow his eyes slightly, b 46Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 270 重 Back to the 1990s: A Political Science Graduate's Son-in-Law 重回90，从政法女婿开始 The Carousel That Runs Eight Days a Week一周上八天的旋转木马Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted No womanizing, no System, one female lead, a serious officialdom novel, a crime thriller set in a past era, and a fiercely protective wife. A slow-burn story, written simply to make you smile. During the urban transformation of the 1990s, crimes were rampant and restoring order was an urgent priority. Li Feng, once an experienced grassroots criminal investigator in the twenty-first century, was reborn by accident in 1996 as a young captain with a master's degree in criminal investigation. He w 2.2kReads8.2Score166Shelves

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    A serious political novel, perfect for those within the system, featuring a crime drama, rebirth, son-in-law, and political intrigue. Top-rated on the Tomato Bookshelf [Already hooked][Already hooked][Added to bookshelf][Added to bookshelf], with thousands and even thousands of readers! The novel opens with the dual identity of a "criminal investigation master" and a "law and political science son-in-law," instantly creating a dramatic and suspenseful setting—the clash between professional skills and the constraints of his identity, perfectly hitting the sweet spot of both period dramas and professional dramas. The intricate plot of case investigation and the father-in-law/son-in-law relationship intertwine, resulting in a rich and layered narrative with significant potential for film and television adaptation.

21. 271 别 Stop Competing, Chief Qi! Let's Win Another Way 别卷了祁厅！咱换条路赢 Big Brother Ming大明一哥Male-Channel Fanfiction354k WordsCompleted You get assigned a post as soon as you transmigrate, then get pushed around at work, and some old woman even wants to take advantage of me. Who wants old tofu when there’s tender tofu to enjoy? Since I’m here, I’ll take a different path. I’ll rise from humble beginnings and become a true victor over fate! 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both are good, the first one is suitable.

22. 272 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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    This book is highly addictive, I highly recommend it! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

23. 273 千 Zhu Wuhuang, Emperor of the Ages 千古一帝朱武皇 Big Brother Ming大明一哥Historical156k WordsCompleted I've been reading web novels for over ten years, and historical fantasy is my favorite genre. This is my first book, a novel about transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty. It's a slow-burn story, with a power struggle in the early stages, and it may also involve high martial arts and the rise of a dynasty. I hope you'll take your time and enjoy it. —Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 274 女 The Female Bureau Chief: Storms in the Crackdown on Organized Crime 女局长：扫黑风云 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban609k WordsCompleted A gritty novel based on real events: criminal investigations, officialdom, deals, and power plays. Justice comes at the cost of blood, and the true enemy is always hidden in the deepest fog. 196Reads7.0Score138Shelves

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    A very good novel

25. 275 赤 The Crimson Backbone 赤色脊梁 Jian Kaitong简凯彤Urban887k WordsCompleted [Not reborn, no harem, no mindless protagonist, an authentic political drama] The protagonist, Jian Yang, was once a prominent figure in the overseas business world, with enviable wealth and status. But after witnessing his hometown's lagging development and its people's hardship, he resolutely gave up his business empire, returned to China, and entered politics, determined to transform his hometown and improve people's lives. Starting out as a grassroots official in a small county, Jian Yang th 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A very good book

26. 276 女 The Female Police Chief’s Shocking Case 女局长之惊天大案 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban1.5M WordsOngoing 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 16.4kReads8.1Score1.1kShelves
27. 277 官 The Storm in Officialdom: A Start at the Provincial Government 官场风云，从省政府开局 Tan Hongfu谭红夫Urban497k WordsOngoing Tan Wen transmigrates back to 1992. Thinking of all the opportunities he missed in his previous life because he didn’t understand the rules of officialdom, he vows that this time, reborn, he’ll make his way through the political world and rise swiftly through the ranks. He’ll also seize the opportunities brought by reform and opening up to make his fortune the right way. 27Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    Realistic style officialdom novel

28. 278 逆 A Comeback Amid Jiangcheng's Storms 逆袭之江城风云 Big Fish with a Dream有梦想的大鱼Urban203k WordsCompleted Chen Mo, a poor young man with big ideals, passes the civil service exam only to face a harsh reality in his hometown of Qingfeng Town. By a twist of fate, and with guidance from benefactors and his own resolve, Chen Mo repeatedly finds a way through the deadly struggles between power and capital. 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended!

29. 279 生 Life and Death at Full Throttle 生死狂飙 Qizai Who Loves Electronic Instruments喜欢电声乐器的七仔Mystery293k WordsCompleted In the 1990s, two shocking murders took place in a row in Hannan City, in a certain province. Both victims were men, local officials and entrepreneurs, and both were found at the crime scene missing their lower parts. Was it a crime of passion? Or revenge? Thus begins a gripping story of political power struggles, the darkness of human nature, the hand of fate, and the helplessness of life in this world... The ending is mournful and beautiful, deeply moving and heartbreaking. All one can do is s 789Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 280 女 Madam Director, a Major Anti-Crime Case! 女局长，扫黑连环大案！ Zhang Dali, Bursting with Bullish Energy牛气冲天的张大力Urban683k WordsCompleted Female Lead | Anti-Organized Crime | Anti-Drug Operations | Political Arena | Satisfying Revenge There’s no need to fear being pushed around, as long as you can turn things around! Anfu City, the most remote county in Yuzhou, faces the neighboring country’s Wu City across the Qing River. On her first day in office, Meng Yun doesn’t go to her office. She heads straight to the scene of a gunfight. Before the blood has even dried, she begins hunting down the perpetrators. 127Reads7.4Score137Shelves
31. 281 惊 A Case That Shook the Nation 惊天巨案 Qizai Who Loves Electronic Instruments喜欢电声乐器的七仔Urban299k WordsCompleted This is an anti-corruption novel about an interest group that abuses its power to fabricate wrongful convictions and seize the assets of a local private company. The story follows the people’s police, represented by Gao Fei, as they investigate this miscarriage of justice, uphold social fairness and justice, defend the authority of the law, and protect the lives and property of the public. Undaunted by sacrifice or hardship, they pit their wits against the interest group in a grueling struggle, 31.3kReads9.1Score2.8kShelves
32. 282 机 The Female Official 机关女干部 Xiaoxiao Gou'er Lingdang晓晓狗儿铃当Modern Romance1.4M WordsOngoing 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 6.9kReads7.9Score554Shelves
33. 283 官 Reborn on the Road to Power: 1995 官道重生：1995 Good Luck 666好运来666Urban887k WordsOngoing (There may be negative reviews! Disclaimer: Everything in this novel is fictional.) When Lin Weidong, a seasoned political operator, returns to 1995 with memories of the next thirty years, he discovers that the whole world has become a card table where only he can see everyone else’s cards! While others are still bewildered by the restructuring of state-owned enterprises, he is already quietly laying the groundwork for the future of the internet! While others are still fretting over attracting i 255Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Edible, tastes good

34. 284 布 The Commoner Chief Councillor 布衣首辅 Stone-Paved Road石板路Urban4.1M WordsCompleted Liu Zhengyu, a graduate of Pingxi University's economics department, steps out into the world and begins an eventful journey through life. 12.4kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves

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    Liu Zhengyu, a top economics student, is dedicated to serving the people and striving to make the country strong and prosperous. He rose from a lowly clerk to a deputy county head's secretary, and from then on, his career soared. He also met the daughter of a high-ranking provincial official and became her son-in-law.

35. 285 过 Adopted Son, Part Two 过继二 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [Wealth + power plays] [Reality + perseverance] [Life + passion] [Love + living] A man must be as tough as iron, but also as resilient as steel. Only then can he face the harshness of reality and the twists of fate, and rise to meet new challenges. I'm Zhao Erhai, and here's my story... 4kReads9.3Score490Shelves

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    A very good novel, worth reading.

36. 286 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
37. 287 金 By the Shores of Jinji Lake 金鸡湖畔 Grassroots001草根001Modern Romance148k WordsOngoing This is the land of Mars. This is the land of Mars in the year 2224. In Martian politics, there is no love or tender romance, only bloodshed and steely passion. Yangyang was born in 2194 in a small village in the countryside. Many momentous things happened that year. But for this poor family, only Yangyang’s birth was a big deal. —Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 288 小 Xiaohefeng’s First Book 小荷风的第1本书 Little Lotus Breeze小荷风Urban464k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 964Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    This book is good; it's like strong liquor that will definitely get you high. If you don't get high, come find me.

39. 289 权 Power and Influence: Three Intelligence Reports a Day, and I Speed My Way into the Ministry 权势：每天三条情报，我狂飙进部 Ten Thousand Keys Fired at Once万键齐发Urban702k WordsOngoing The first thing you do after landing a government job is dump your sweetheart. After his girlfriend passed the exam for a municipal agency, she looked down on Li Haoran, a civil servant in a township. In his previous life, Li Haoran kept pestering her, unable to let go. But after being reborn, he immediately agreed to break up, and unexpectedly wound up with the Daily Intelligence System. It gave him three random pieces of information each day, and from then on, his fortunes soared! [Today's int 473Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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    Reborn in 2007, Chen Zhixing's first act was to resign! He was quitting the game of officialdom! But who knew that Hu Wei would try to ruin him by making him appear on the program "People's Livelihood Pain Points"? Chen Zhixing replied: "Appearing on the show is great, I have to go!" And then... A major event that would shake the political arena began. Starting as deputy head of a special task force, he rose step by step to the top.

40. 290 官 A Lucky Man in Officialdom, the Leader's Trusted Aide 官场幸运儿，领导身边的红人 Top Wage Slave头号打工仔Urban1.8M WordsOngoing This is a political intrigue novel set in local government. When the young Qin Feng is appointed in a crisis through his family's connections and parachuted into Nanping County, he is met not with welcoming applause, but with constant exclusion and covert obstruction from all sides. Every step he takes is like walking on the edge of a blade. As power, money, and personal ties weave together into a web, some choose to go along with the corruption, while others swim against the current. Faced with 55kReads8.9Score4.3kShelves

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    This novel about officialdom is excellent; the content is realistic, engaging, and down-to-earth, making it well worth reading.

41. 291 官 Officialdom: Making Mistake After Mistake, Yet Rising at Lightning Speed 官场：处处失误，火速进步 A Piece of Fruit After a Meal饭后一水果Urban1.1M WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy them. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 752Reads7.0Score103Shelves
42. 292 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 novel about officialdom for veteran cadres. It's stated that it only depicts reality, with no reincarnation, time travel, or cheat codes. Enter if you like.

43. 293 荒 Deserted Island Wilderness! 荒岛荒野！ Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Urban2.8M WordsOngoing Hao Da, a 25-year-old bachelor, never imagined that on his very first flight, the plane would fall out of the sky! He never imagined that even after the plane went down, he would survive! Four other people survived too! 335Reads7.1Score134Shelves

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    A tough guy on a desert island...

44. 294 权 The Pinnacle of Power: Starting as a Central Government Selection Cadre 权力之巅：从中央选调生开始 Pistachio Fights Monsters开心果打怪兽Urban530k WordsOngoing A political novel about an authentic Central Government selection-program official steadily climbing to the pinnacle of power. No System, no mindless wish fulfillment, no stupid decisions, and only one female lead. (If you want to reach the top, you can't fool around with women.) This book is about cautious political maneuvering and officialdom culture. Readers who are genuinely interested are welcome to join the discussion. Good suggestions may be incorporated into the story. Mindless haters, s 734Reads9.3Score100Shelves

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    If you don't watch it a second time after you've read it, come find me!

45. 295 一 It All Begins with a Suspension 一切从停职开始 Dao Yun道云Urban2.1M WordsCompleted If you hold office without standing up for the people, you might as well go home and sell sweet potatoes. A diligent young man is suspended for meddling in other people's business, and at that very moment, his life changes forever. 9.7kReads8.7Score886Shelves

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    [Eating popcorn][Eating popcorn][Eating popcorn] These are some classic novels about officialdom, definitely worth watching and collecting. It's said that navigating the officialdom is like navigating the martial arts world; see how the protagonists in these novels overcome obstacles, serving the country and its people. They navigate the cutthroat world with ease, and their relationships with their confidantes are filled with both chivalry and tenderness. [Upvote][Upvote]

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47. 297 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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    It's a great book; once you start reading, you can't put it down.

48. 298 逍 The Carefree Crown Prince 逍遥太子传 Yan Shisan烟十叁Historical5.0M WordsCompleted + [Alternate world] + [Lighthearted] + [No angst] + [Wildly satisfying] + [No System] Ye Xun transmigrated. From the start, he was the Crown Prince of Great Xia, but unfortunately, he had already been deposed. Still, Ye Xun had no lofty ambitions. He only cared about money. All he wanted was to be an idle prince, indulging in wine and women and resting his head on a beauty’s lap. But things didn’t go as planned. Ye Xun had no intention of stirring up trouble again, yet he w 35kReads9.0Score3.6kShelves
49. 299 好 So Good It Makes You Scream 好看到尖叫了。 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban1.8M WordsOngoing Ye Ju was traveling alone when one day he hiked through a village called Wangjia Village. That was where his extraordinary adventure began! This is the legend of an ordinary man whose luck suddenly turns around, allowing him to rise to the top of the world! 167Reads7.1Score100Shelves
50. 300 官 A New Path in Politics for a Poor Boy 官场之寒门新途 One Degree Below Zero 519零下一度519Urban181k WordsCompleted Wang Xingyu was born on a state-owned farm in Northeast China. Though his family was ordinary, he excelled in school from a young age. At eighteen, he earned a place at a prestigious 985 university through his own hard work, where he studied public administration. Over the next four years, Wang Xingyu applied himself not only to his studies but also to student clubs, including the student union’s external relations department. Arranging sponsorships and taking on other practical tasks helped him —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's so addictive! Chapters 15 and up are even more exciting!

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