Any More Serious Stories About Life in Government? 官场文还有没有正经的

1. 201 官 The Commoner’s Revenge in Officialdom 官道之庶子的逆袭 The Second-Ranked Li in the Muzi Family木子李排行二Urban4.8M WordsOngoing Su Mu is an illegitimate son. After passing the civil service exam, his biological father urges him to give up his appointment for the sake of the family. When persuasion fails, his father uses threats and sends him to the poorest township in the most remote province in the northwest, planning to make him waste his life there. Watching his colleagues, a group of people on the verge of retirement, give up and coast through their days, Su Mu decides to shed the township's poverty-stricken label an 6.2kReads8.6Score21214d adds

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   They dare to write anything, and they're very serious!

2. 202 小 The Bustle of a Small County: A Portrait of Ordinary People in the Bureaucratic World 小县喧嚣：普通人的体制浮世绘 Professor Jian剑教授Urban315k WordsCompleted This book tells the story of a young man from a rural village who earns a job in the county government through his own efforts. But with no connections, he is sent to a remote township to work in a village, and his girlfriend leaves him without hesitation. Even after putting down roots at the grassroots level and delivering results, he is repeatedly passed over for promotion. Then an anti-corruption storm sweeps through officialdom, tearing a crack in the murky order. With no family or political 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A serious political drama, a must-read when you're looking for something to read!

3. 203 大 Kangxi of the Great Qing, Here I Come 大清之康熙帝，我来了 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Historical163k WordsOngoing (Modern era + ancient era + transmigration + government + workplace + high technology) Zhou Zhenxing, 45, was originally the chief of the General Affairs Section in the Government Office of Jiangnan City. After graduating from a prestigious university, he was exceptionally promoted to a division-level post in just four or five years. But from then on, his career went nowhere. At work, his superiors kept him down and his colleagues framed him. Miserable and despondent, he went drinking again. On —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It's so good! An absolute classic. So satisfying!

4. 204 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 55Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Yes, there are real stories that happened in small counties, which are worth reading for young people just entering officialdom. The path is right under your feet...

5. 205 官 Reborn in Politics: Qi Tongwei's Rise to the Top 官场重生：祁同伟的逆袭青云路 The Boat Hasn't Drifted Far沉舟未远Male-Channel Fanfiction124k WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Reborn Comeback + Intelligence + In the Name of the People + Male-Oriented Power Fantasy] “This time, I, Qi Tongwei, will never bow to fate!” Reborn back in his university days at Handong University, Qi Tongwei looks at the “marriage proposal” Liang Lu hands him and tears it up with a sneer. “Teacher Liang, Hou Liangping is a better match for you.” In his previous life, he knelt his way to the position of Public Security Department director, only to fall to gunfire at Lone 120Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 206 官 Officialdom: From Veteran to the Road to Power 官场：从退伍军人走上权力之路 Yet to Meet the Breeze未见清风Urban3.7M WordsOngoing Qin Mu, a former serviceman, is transferred to a local post as acting county magistrate after an unexpected turn of events. He thinks his powerful connections will let him overcome every obstacle and climb the ranks with ease, but once he arrives, he realizes that navigating the tangled world of officialdom takes hard work and careful planning every step of the way before he can make a name for himself. 143kReads9.0Score6k14d adds

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   Officialdom and Career 🌈 Serious article, won't lower your IQ.

7. 207 救 I Saved Wang Xiyuan, and My Career Took Off Overnight 救下王熙媛，我的仕途一日千里 I Am the Eldest Senior Brother我是大师兄Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Reborn, Su Ting, a junior clerk in the County Party Committee Office, accompanies his female superior on a business trip. Using his foresight and the knowledge and experience he gained in his previous life, he foils conspiracies, earns great merit, and roots out corruption, winning his superior's favor. From there, he turns his fortunes around and rises rapidly through the ranks… 713Reads8.1Score26514d adds
8. 208 绝 Absolute Seduction 绝对色诱 Ma Yi2025马乙2025Urban464k WordsCompleted The world trembles in a sea of blood, but dawn will come when he tears the darkness apart with his own hands. Ling Du vows to break free of his shackles and establish rules and order with his own hands. Across this boundless land, I shall rule over all! 7Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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   Highly recommended urban fantasy novel! A slice-of-life story set in the city, where the world trembles in bloodshed, but dawn will ultimately break through the darkness with his own hands. ✨😎😇🤳🤔🥳

9. 209 女 The Female Bank President's Last Resort 女行长的穷途末路 Xu Ci珝慈Modern Romance102k WordsCompleted A teller's act of withholding checks toppled the first domino in the bank run at Yunhai City Commercial Bank. Though bank president Ma Yuquan fought desperately to contain the crisis, she ultimately could not counter the enormous fallout from the sudden disappearance of the bank's major shareholder and the head of its controlling rural bank. Ma Yuquan sensed the situation was full of hidden twists and turns, yet never revealed the secret of who she had been with during her brief disappearance, w 947Reads9.3Score12214d adds

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   I highly recommend the completed novel, "The Female Bank Manager's Dead End." It's been a long time since I've read such a professional and realistic book. There's no filler throughout; the pacing is so fast you won't miss a single detail. The logic is meticulous, the story is full of twists and turns, and it dissects human nature, wisdom, and power struggles openly and thoroughly. In particular, a great deal of professional knowledge—finance, industry, equity, and even the system—is explained clearly and thoroughly. The book also features a best friend stealing her boyfriend, the female protagonist secretly giving birth at an advanced age while single, and legally adopting a child. It's truly meticulous and leaves nothing out.

10. 210 光 The Road to Light: An Agricultural Graduate Selected for County Government 光明之路：县委大院的农学选调生 How Can I Spend the Rest of My Life in Peace?何以清欢渡余生Male-Channel Fanfiction385k WordsOngoing Lin Gengye, a master’s graduate in agricultural science, joins the troubled Guangming County as a government trainee, facing accusations that he is a “second-generation official” and only there to pad his resume. He uses technology to transform barren land and applies stock-market strategies to run sustainable agriculture, silencing his critics and increasing the income of poor households. He builds his path to promotion through hard work and answers every doubt with a bountiful harvest. See how 165Reads6.5Score914d adds

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    It's a proper officialdom story, without so many conspiracies, intrigues, and frame-ups; it's simply about leading the people to develop in a cool and efficient way, to make money in a cool and efficient way, and to get rid of hardship and poverty.

11. 211 官 The Road to Officialdom 官途 Lin Xiner林新儿Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Wang Cheng, an ordinary young official at a provincial-level government agency, is unexpectedly chosen to become a senior leader's full-time secretary. From then on, he becomes the leader's right-hand man and embarks on a journey to rise through the ranks… 27.1kReads9.0Score2.3k14d adds

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    Let me recommend a few books I'm going to read. Especially the fourth one, it's a new book by the author, and I think it's very interesting.

12. 212 诀 City of Farewells 诀别之城 Ye Family Member Who Loves Cabbage and Celery爱吃白菜芹菜的叶家人Modern Romance533k WordsCompleted Three years ago, a devastating betrayal left Yang Jie heartbroken, and she called off the wedding she had looked forward to all her life. She thought she and Ye Mao would have nothing more to do with each other. Three years later, the man who had hurt her so deeply appeared before her again, quietly pleading for forgiveness. The real estate industry is a cutthroat world, and people are hard to read. Her former lover presses closer at every turn, and their old feelings refuse to fade. This time —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a tragic love story set against the backdrop of the difficult survival of real estate professionals. It tells the story of Yang Jie, a real estate professional, and her growth after experiencing a series of setbacks in both love and career. It's not a typical rebirth or time-travel novel, but it gets better and better as you read on, with a particularly strong aftertaste.

13. 213 宦 Tides of Officialdom: Straight Up to the Azure Clouds 宦海浮沉之直上青云 Nan Xiaohua南小华Urban2.0M WordsCompleted Wang Jianfei’s story of rising through the ranks! A genuine work about the world of officialdom, written in a documentary style by a seasoned author of political fiction with tens of millions of words to his name. A quality read guaranteed! 8.2kReads8.8Score88314d adds
14. 214 基 A Lost Path Through the Ranks 基层仕途迷茫路 Zuo Linfeng左林沣Urban255k WordsCompleted “Jiaming,” Third Grandpa said, “I just saw green smoke rising from your family grave. That's a good omen. I reckon Xinghe will grow up to become an official.” A fortune-teller told him, “You can become an official in the southeast.” Chen Xinghe was a grassroots official who spent more than twenty years struggling his way through the political world, constantly making waves on the grand stage of his own life. For a time, his efforts brought him fame and success, and he enjoyed a happy life. He wa 2kReads9.5Score16814d adds

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    A slice-of-life urban story, a tale of ambition and triumph in officialdom, and a tale of overcoming adversity—it's incredibly relatable, filled with stories that unfold at the grassroots level. The writing is sincere, fluent, and imbued with philosophical depth! I highly recommend this book!!

15. 215 官 The Official’s Path: A Dragon Soaring to the Heavens 官途之飞龙在天 Old Deep-Sea Monster深海老怪Urban1.7M WordsCompleted Why become an official? For power or money? After graduating from university, Song Qing couldn't find a job. Unexpectedly, the county Party secretary arranged for him to join the civil service through a special recruitment program. Starting as a low-ranking clerk, he devoted himself to serving the people and rose step by step. Only in the end did he discover a shocking secret! 6.9kReads8.9Score69814d adds
16. 216 夫 Madam Has Secret Identities Galore, and Rules Both Sides of the Law 夫人马甲多又多黑白两道任她行 Su Zihuan苏子欢Modern Romance515k WordsCompleted [[A genuine heiress with secret identities, an outrageously cool and handsome all-rounder with formidable combat skills VS wealthy, handsome, calculating Master Xiao, who dotes on her from the start] [Comeback | Two powerful leads | Satisfying story | Max-level expert | Constantly face-slapping scumbags] Three years ago, a setup nearly cost Ye Qingyuan her life. Three years later, Ye Qingyuan suddenly appeared in the capital, revealing the first hint of her brilliance. Everyone said she was tale 420Reads7.5Score10414d adds

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    This is a lighthearted and humorous story featuring multiple female protagonists, set in a post-apocalyptic world. It's a strong female lead story, and although it doesn't have a rating yet, it's really good with excellent writing. Highly recommended!

17. 217 官 Officialdom: Rising from the Grassroots 官场：从基层崛起 Chen Zhuo Can't Keep Calm陈拙不冷静Urban494k WordsCompleted Wang Lilun was silenced by a “benefactor.” Now he is reborn on the day before he returns to the city. This time, he makes a decision that goes against everything his family taught him: he will stay in this remote corner of the Northwest and rise from an unknown nobody into a powerful figure capable of standing up to his “benefactor” face-to-face... 1.2kReads7.2Score10814d adds

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    I recommend these books! - ̗̀(๑ᵔ⌔ᵔ๑) 1. [Note] The male protagonist is reborn. He makes different choices, gets a stable job, and with his premonition of the future, though somewhat naive, he still levels up! In this life, money is no longer a problem! 2. [Note] The male protagonist gets a stable job, and his colleagues will applaud him for his character and actions! Some say the male protagonist lacks personality and is too cowardly, but I think this is the true way to experience gyw!

18. 218 十 A Ten-Year Dream in the Officialdom 十年官场梦 Evening Breeze on Xiang Mountain相山晚风Urban577k WordsCompleted What ordinary people see as a grassroots success story may actually be nothing more than a pawn in the hands of powerful figures, sent out to fight on their behalf. To make the pawn serve its purpose, those figures grant it a measure of power and status for a time. Perhaps that's all a grassroots rise to success really is. The protagonist, Chi Mingyu, may be just such a pawn. During the ten years after leaving university and entering public service, he once enjoyed great success. But in the end, 9Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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    Personally, I think this should be considered quite serious, [laughs]

19. 219 京 The Capital's Mr. Lu Has a Wildcat Who's Both Alluring and Well-Behaved 京圈陆总的小野猫又欲又乖 Qian Duoduo7钱多多7Modern Romance265k WordsCompleted [The overbearing eldest Miss Xie vs. the capital’s dream man, the powerful Lu] Miss Xie’s favorite pastime is hitting the clubs and flirting with handsome men. President Lu can’t stand women like that, but, unfortunately, Miss Xie is his fiancée. Everyone thinks the powerful Lu would never fall for the brash, domineering Miss Xie. But later, President Lu, so refined and untouchable, is photographed holding Xie Yuwan against a car door and kissing her. “President Lu, should we take down the trend 154Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 220 权 The Pinnacle of Power: Rising Smoothly Through the Ranks 权巅：平步青云 Two Trees, One Glory双木一耀Urban244k WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue] [Officialdom] [Clever Protagonist] [One Heroine] The tides of Officialdom rise and fall, and the winds of change rage. Reborn into the Li family, Li Zhengze vows to carry on the glory of the generations before him! Watch as this young man from the Li family finds his footing in a turbulent new era. He navigates the chessboard of power, outwitting threats both open and hidden. He breaks through deadlocks, forges a new path, and ultimately dares to seize victory from Heaven it 34Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you enjoy stories of political intrigue and life in the political arena, come and jump in!! Li Zhengze, reborn into the Li family, is determined to inherit his ancestors' glory! Thus begins his journey through a turbulent era, navigating the power struggles and outwitting both overt and covert attacks. The intricate relationships between the characters are absolutely brilliant! And he gradually achieves great success! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

21. 221 官 The Pinnacle of Power in Officialdom 官场之权利巅峰 The Wandering Dream Chaser漂泊追梦者Urban929k WordsOngoing Officialdom is an invisible battlefield, rife with deceit, intrigue, and ever-shifting power struggles. Amid the chaos, Lu Weiming is like a breath of fresh air. Lu Weiming never forgets this: A good official serves the people and benefits the community. To be an official is to be a good one, with two burning convictions in your heart: kindness toward others and a sense of responsibility heavier than a mountain. With a heart full of passion and clean hands, Lu Weiming faces pressure from the p 67Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is both serious and good.

22. 222 末 After the Apocalypse, I Became the Big Shot’s Most Cherished Darling 末世后，成了大佬的心尖宠 Send Me Money钱发来Sci-Fi & Apocalypse413k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + transmigrate into a book + infinite storage space + special abilities + stockpiling supplies + base-building + strong female lead + strong male lead + face-slapping] Lin Miaoge never imagined that a single complaint while reading an apocalypse novel, “This author's an idiot, the plot makes no sense, and the protagonist has the most ridiculous plot armor,” would send her transmigrating into the book as a cannon-fodder female side character! Fortunately, she has a golden finger: a st 471Reads—Score10014d adds
23. 223 背 The Mastermind Behind the Scenes 背后高人 Young Master Huajia花家大少Urban418k WordsCompleted Xu Qiang was framed and sent to prison. There, he met a powerful official who gave him guidance and revealed many secrets to him. After Xu Qiang got out, he rose to great heights in no time... 689Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A novel I couldn't stop reading

24. 224 职 The Cunning Woman at Work 职场心机女 Cloud Sea Chapter云海章Modern Romance136k WordsOngoing Born in the countryside, Jiang Xiaoyan enters the workforce after graduating from college. She stumbles through one setback after another, facing rejection wherever she goes. One night, she gets drunk and a kind stranger arranges for her to spend the night at a hotel. But she goes into the wrong room and spends the night with a man she doesn't know. She falls in love, marries into a wealthy family, and, in a dramatic twist, her best friend becomes her mother-in-law. From then on, she defies fate 113Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A great book about officialdom, the more you read, the more interesting it becomes.

25. 225 官 Heaven-Sent Star on the Official Career Path: Racing Up from the Grassroots 官道天骄：从基层一路狂飙 Shan Zhi Shui Le山之水乐Urban609k WordsCompleted Gu Yongqing was born in the countryside and earned a PhD in economics from Tsinghua University. After taking the civil service selection exam, he was assigned to a township. Starting as a township chief staff officer, he steadily rose through the ranks and began his meteoric ascent in the political arena. 15Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 226 我 My Road to Department Head: A Country Kid’s Comeback 我的厅长之路：农村娃的逆袭 Shan Zhi Shui Le山之水乐Urban243k WordsCompleted A country boy passes the civil service exam in another province and works his way up from a township to the county seat and then the provincial capital, rising from a junior clerk to department head. This is a story of turning his life around, with all the hardships and bitterness along the way. Perhaps it will offer something for many readers to learn from. 34Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 227 官 Officialdom: Burning 官场：燃烧 Doves Rise in the Southeast东南鸽起Urban343k WordsOngoing Under the sky screen, everyone fights to get into the game, risking life and death and willingly becoming a pawn. A nobody takes on a giant, with no connections to rely on and nothing but his own shadow behind him. I’m the youngest section-level official in the country, and I’m still an intern. I throw my chest open and laugh at the sky, my blood burning in the flames. Even if I’m left with only half my life, I’ll still challenge Heaven for supremacy! The mountains stand evergreen, the great riv 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    With chests out to the sky and laughter ringing out, heroes emerge from among the young, their patriotic fervor burning like fire! Everything the protagonist does is risked with his life! A super-exciting political drama! Highly recommended!

28. 228 陈 Secretary Chen's Notebook 陈秘书笔记 Twenty, Thirty, Forty廿卅卌Urban224k WordsOngoing The extraordinary life of a secretary. Chen, a highly capable secretary, watches his bright future vanish in an instant. Cautious and deferential around the powerful, he keeps a low profile among his colleagues, and through his own distinctive way of handling people, gradually achieves his goals in life. His notebook is a lament for a life. 1.1kReads—Score12214d adds

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    A secretary uses a secret diary to turn the entire officialdom upside down. Beautiful TV presenters, hospital nurses, and airport flight attendants keep him busy, until his harem is full and he begins writing in the diary.

29. 229 我 After I Fell, Changwu Changed Overnight, and Hou Liangping Panicked 我倒下后，昌武变天，侯亮平慌了 I Am a Fierce Tiger我是猛虎Male-Channel Fanfiction560k WordsOngoing Li Cheng transmigrates into the world of In the Name of the People and becomes Li Yunlong's grandson. Born into a family of revolutionary veterans, he nevertheless resolutely joins the grassroots ranks, committed to serving the people. He takes down Tazhai, arrests the Zhao family in Changwu, brings down the Shengqiang Group, and takes on Gao Mingyuan, head of the Green Vine Organization Department. But during all this, Li Cheng refuses to bend, join the Zhao faction, or side with Sha Ruijin. Ea 211Reads5.3Score—14d adds

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    This fanfiction is excellent, with a very deep and engaging plot; it's definitely worth reading.

30. 230 青 Ambition to Rise: Twenty Years in the Turbulent World of Officialdom 青云志之二十年官场沉浮录 You Yang柚扬Urban187k WordsCompleted Everyone else was fighting tooth and nail to transfer back to the county seat, but I volunteered to go to Shiqiao, the most remote town in the province. They all said I was an idiot, giving up a good county job to become a deputy mayor in some poor mountain village. Only I knew the truth behind the three hundred thousand yuan in poverty-alleviation funds for Shiping Village. Someone had to investigate it to the very end. In Shiqiao, I led villagers in clearing land and planting tea, turning u 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is the real, hardcore story you've been waiting for. Just read it, you'll definitely love it.

31. 231 颠 The Pinnacle of Power: Reborn, I’m Miles Ahead 颠峰官途：重生一世的我遥遥领先 Sword Roaring Through the Galaxy剑啸银河Urban1.7M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Chu Xian was killed through the vile and brutal schemes of Li Mengting, the woman who betrayed him, and her family... Reborn, Chu Xian decisively leaves Li Mengting behind and chooses Su Yingxue, the pure goddess who loves him wholeheartedly and can give his career a tremendous boost. In this life, he will not only make the Li family, his enemies who killed him, pay, but also use his reborn perspective and life experience to rise to the very top! More importantly, he’ll do 26.2kReads8.7Score2.7k14d adds
32. 232 长 A Long Prosperous Reign 长盛高歌 Qing Jing Dali清靖达理Urban236k WordsCompleted 2kReads7.4Score20514d adds

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    A true high-energy novel about officialdom

33. 233 我 My Name Is Jing Yunhui 《我叫景云辉》 Six Paths六道Urban3.9M WordsCompleted In his previous life, Jing Yunhui stood up for a friend and smashed his own future with a beer bottle. After ten years in prison, he learned that his girlfriend had married the friend he trusted most. By the time he was free again, his life was already in ruins. When he opened his eyes again, he had returned to 1998, the night that changed his fate. This time, he seizes the initiative and claws his way back from having nothing. Facing those who betrayed and deceived him, and are waiting to watch 374kReads9.2Score53.5k14d adds

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    A high-quality, highly-rated novel about officialdom, with hundreds of thousands of simultaneous online readers—don't miss it! [Top post][Top post][Top post]

34. 234 不 The Art of Not Competing 不争之争 Qiao Donghui樵东辉Urban306k WordsCompleted This book says that, in the end, it doesn’t matter whether you fight for something or not. Just be yourself! The ancients said, “Because he contends with no one, no one in the world can contend with him.” Chinese people place greater value on not contending... Not contending brings peace of mind, the source of all strength, like the sea... In modern society, even not contending can be seen as a kind of struggle, born of helplessness... 20Reads7.3Score—14d adds
35. 235 官 The Official’s Painted Mask 官路画皮 Sunshine in the Wind风中的阳光Urban5.1M WordsOngoing In his previous life... Li Nanzheng’s most respected mentor was deceived by villains and ruined his career in government, leaving him to live in anguish for decades. In this life... When the same events began to unfold, Li Nanzheng decisively left home and cut himself off from his family. Using the advantage of having lived through several decades again, he thrived in the world of officialdom. 46.1kReads8.3Score3.4k14d adds
36. 236 相 A Matchmaking Connection 相亲缘鉴 Fire in the Forest焚林之火Urban2.3M WordsOngoing The protagonist of this book, Lin Xuexian, starts out as an intern and works his way up to become a domineering CEO. Along the way, he finds many beautiful romances and ultimately achieves success in both his career and love life. 55Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist accidentally saves a prostitute, thus changing the course of his life and transforming him from a passionate young man into a capitalist.

37. 237 青 The Road to Qingyun: Finding Life in Desperate Straits 青云路之绝处逢生 The Man Who Rides a Wolf骑狼的汉子Urban2.2M WordsCompleted A sudden disaster destroyed Lu Fan’s family, leaving behind nothing but ruined walls and broken tiles. By chance, Lu Fan entered officialdom. After honing his skills, growing, and transforming at the grassroots level, Lu Fan was tempered into steel and emerged from his cocoon as a butterfly. At last, he achieved his heart’s desire! 121.2kReads9.2Score14k14d adds
38. 238 官 Officialdom: Refusing to Lie Flat 官场：拒绝躺平 Life in Capital Letters大写人生Urban302k WordsCompleted Feeling ill at ease is simply part of life. The choices we make and the effort we put in are challenges we all have to face. A thirty-eight-year-old section chief in a government office is on the verge of taking the next step in his career when all sorts of unexpected troubles strike, changing everything around him… Will he give up and let everything fall apart, or refuse to lie flat? Join us as we follow He Zhe and see how he transforms himself, turns the tide, and becomes a cadre in the mold o 11.4kReads8.4Score96114d adds

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    This is a very realistic novel about officialdom. It depicts the subordinate's excessive caution towards their superior, the frustration of being disciplined by them, and the routines and clichés of official life. The "what's the use of giving up" mentality mentioned in the title isn't emphasized much; it's all just the normal efforts expected of public officials. What resonated with me most was He Zhe's experience. He was disciplined by his superior, offered him alcohol, and overheard the superior bitterly telling someone, "I hate it when people give me alcohol." From then on, he never tried to please him again, and life became much better. Some superiors are just a bit awful. He just wasn't as lucky as the protagonist, catching his superior cheating on him.

39. 239 哈 Haha Is Tiao Xiao's Seventh Book 哈哈是条小的第7本书 Haha, Just a Little Dog哈哈是条小狗Urban395k WordsCompleted A new work is out! You can head over to Tomato Novel to read my story. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 54Reads5.1Score—14d adds

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    This one is definitely the one!

40. 240 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! 342Reads6.8Score18914d adds

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    A serious novel about officialdom, offering an in-depth analysis of the bureaucracy, free of messy romantic relationships and melodramatic plots, with minimal romance—a pure bureaucratic read.

41. 241 官 A Trap Within a Trap in the Halls of Power 官场局中局 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Urban537k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + power struggles + influential figures + suspense + workplace drama + deduction] Cao Zili, head of the Phoenix Mountain project, falls to his death. Rumors claim a suicide note was found at the scene, but its intended recipient is a mystery, and the case is full of unanswered questions... Was it suicide or murder? And what was the motive? The body cannot be found, making the case difficult to solve... The provincial task force arrives, sending the political scene in Huzhou i 1.2kReads8.7Score12414d adds

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    I recommend this book to everyone.

42. 242 日 Book Three by the Sunless King 日不落大王的第3本书 The Sun-Never-Sets King日不落大王Urban240k WordsCompleted —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This new book is quite serious, unlike those fast-paced, wish-fulfillment novels by Tomato, which immediately establish a high position in one's twenties. It develops gradually and is quite realistic, requiring careful reading. You can tell the author's writing isn't very good at the beginning, but it gets better and better in the later chapters.

43. 243 官 The Road to Officialdom: Starting at the Grassroots 官道：从基层做起 Big Lingzi大凌子Urban554k WordsOngoing [Officialdom + Power + Romance + Workplace] Once you figure out how the system works, it’s like activating a cheat code. It’s an exciting ride from the start. This realistic novel about officialdom follows Lin Yaodong’s step-by-step rise from the grassroots to the heights of power. 30Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Officialdom + Power + Romance + Workplace + Thrilling Read] Once you've found your footing within the system, it's like having a cheat code! The beginning is incredibly exciting. This is a realistic portrayal of officialdom, telling a different kind of story. It meticulously recounts how Lin Yaodong rose through the ranks from the bottom.

44. 244 蟒 The Boy from Mang Village 蟒村少年 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Eastern Fantasy125k WordsCompleted [Eastern Fantasy + Alternate Setting + Inspirational + Princess + Romance + Revenge] Luo Yun, a young hunter from a mountain village, lives beside Mangling Ridge. When he accidentally wanders into a forbidden area, he rescues Xiao Jian and the young Crown Prince Huang Tianhua from a giant python, only to tumble into a cliffside cave. Inside, a dying python entrusts him with a silver-patterned egg. It hatches into a silver-scaled little snake with humanlike intelligence. Luo Yun survives on snak 7Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 245 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 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Not a typical wish-fulfillment story, but incredibly satisfying! The protagonist overcomes obstacles with his wisdom, courage, and a bit of luck, experiencing an overwhelming sense of accomplishment! The villains' demise is truly gratifying!

46. 246 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… 3.5kReads7.9Score31414d adds

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    This one is about the serious officialdom...

47. 247 站 The Road to Standing Tall 站立的路 Gan Chenghe甘城何Urban3.8M WordsOngoing Eighteen-year-old Hua Mingqing leaves the army and returns to his hometown, carrying excellent results but also the disappointment of seeing his dream of becoming an officer fall apart. He comes back to a rural home that is still mired in poverty. Faced with this turning point in his life, he is lost for a time, but with encouragement from his high school teacher, he decides to change his fate through the college entrance exam and make the leap of a carp over the dragon gate... 2.4kReads6.8Score16714d adds

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    This is a story of a relatable comeback for ordinary people: a soldier who returns to his rural hometown after serving in the military, changes his circumstances through studying and passing exams, takes over a poorly managed state-owned factory and makes it profitable, and then builds a successful career in a local position.

48. 248 权 The Road to Power Begins with a Disaster 权途，从一场灾难开始 Who Will Listen谁人听Urban1.2M WordsOngoing A dam burst, and Yang Yi turned the tide against disaster. From that moment on, he began climbing step by step. Serving the people is the foundation of everything. See how he reaches the pinnacle in the name of the people. 20.3kReads8.0Score1.2k14d adds

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    Try it out, it's purely handmade.

49. 249 权 The Pinnacle of Power: A County Secretary's Extraordinary Career 权利巅峰：县委秘书的妖孽仕途 Wandering Barbecue流浪的烤肉Urban121k WordsOngoing To be an official, you need two things: a heart devoted to speaking up for the people, and an unwavering sense of justice. Follow a county Party committee secretary as he climbs step by step toward the pinnacle of power in a cutthroat political game of schemes and betrayals. 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Very serious!!!

50. 250 从 From Railway Cook to a Mogul of the Era 从铁路炊事员到时代大佬 When Will the Snow Fall几时雪Urban241k WordsOngoing [Political career + no AI + literary plagiarism + space + wealth + no saintly protagonist + if you don't like it, fight] The workplace isn't about following the rules. Only by breaking convention can you earn an exceptional promotion. Those who dutifully handle personnel matters by the book have little chance of becoming leaders, so we need to be troublemakers, the ones who stand out from the crowd. We should also learn to cut corners and work the system, rather than burying ourselves in hard wo 438Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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    I recommend a good book to pass the time; it's worth reading...

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