Everyday Stories of Politics, Work, and City Life: Smiling to Your Face, Stabbing You in the Back 官场职场都市日常文，表面笑呵呵，背后捅一刀

1. 301 我 My Director, My Six-Sided Milk Tea 我的局长我的六方奶茶 Wei Du Liang Zi卫都梁子Modern Romance13k WordsCompleted My Director, My Six-Sided Milk Tea 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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   You know, the bureau chief loves fresh milk tea...

2. 302 宦 Love Amid the Corridors of Power 宦海情途 Boil the Sea into Salt煮海为盐Urban1.1M WordsOngoing After offending his superiors, Zhou Zhiyuan was transferred from the county Party committee office to a remote township. Amid the undercurrents of grassroots politics, he remains humble yet steadfast, puts down roots in the countryside, and plans for development. Through one power struggle after another, he holds true to himself and uses his courage and wisdom to break through and grow. Starting from a small township, he rides the waves and steadily opens a path to success in his political caree 17.1kReads7.6Score1.3k14d adds

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   This one is good.

3. 303 我 My Dongguan Dream: Sister Mei 我的东莞梦：媚姐 Zeng Yi曾呓Urban2.4M WordsOngoing Sister Mei's advice to me: The women at entertainment venues are just for looking. Don't get serious with them. Sister Mei also said: Don't get any ideas about me, either. [A story about working for a living, perhaps with a little of me, you, and him in it.] 198.5kReads8.9Score9.7k14d adds

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4. 304 青 To the Peak of the Azure Clouds, Starting with My Ex-Girlfriend 青云之巅，从前女友开始 June Twelfth六月十二Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Now that you’ve been reborn, do you still have to be timid and submissive? Gu Yang will tell you: life is precious, so why not live it a little more freely... Good and evil in human nature are all here. See the story for a look at the twists and turns of officialdom. 1.4kReads7.4Score15014d adds

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   This is an urban novel depicting the real power struggles in officialdom. While romance is rare, the female lead is also a virtuous and supportive wife, providing timely retribution. She shows zero tolerance for petty people and is magnanimous, taking the happiness of the people as her responsibility.

5. 305 别 No Other Choice 2 别无选择2 But Jiang Dong不过冮东Urban182k WordsCompleted I, Lin Zilong, am a cadre at a state-owned enterprise. All I want is to do my job honestly and work my way up through my own efforts. Why won’t you give me a way out? Why force me to become a “coal boss”! If I could turn back time, I’d walk the road I took in the first half of my life all over again! 18Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This book is good. It has elements of officialdom and the workplace, and is a purely realistic urban novel, which also includes some backstabbing plots.

6. 306 重 Reborn in Politics: This Time, I Serve the People Alone 重生官场：这一世，我只为民做主 A Speck of Green in the Central Plains中原一点青Urban1.6M WordsCompleted In my previous life, a woman and her family deceived and ruined me. I died without children, bringing misery to my parents and family. In this life, besides taking revenge on that woman and her family, I, Lin Chen, will stand up for the people... 3.5kReads8.7Score32214d adds

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   🌼①Lin Chen chuckled 🌱🌱: "Don't worry, gold shines wherever it is. At most two years, I'll be able to leave that place." "If Li Yaoting wants to keep me around, he'll have to have the ability first." [Follow this page to never get lost in a reading slump] 🌟🌟🌟

7. 307 重 Reborn in the Government: Rising Straight to the Top 重生官场之青云直上 Dance from the Heart舞动于衷Urban1.5M 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! 456Reads8.6Score9914d adds
8. 308 一 A Book About Eating Six Meals a Day 一天六顿饭的一本书 Six Meals a Day一天六顿饭Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Wang Hongwei graduated from a prestigious university and seemed destined for a bright future, but an accident happened while he was drunk... Fortunately, he was reborn and cleverly managed to defuse the crisis, setting out on a career path in public service all his own! 58Reads6.9Score—14d adds
9. 309 官 A Rising Star in the Political Arena 官场红人 Young Master Huajia花家大少Urban359k WordsCompleted Lin Qishan was a low-ranking civil servant who caught the eye of his beautiful superior. He followed her into the political arena, worked his way into its circles, and managed to get along with everyone. Before long, he had become a rising star in officialdom. 7Reads7.4Score614d adds
10. 310 官 Officialdom and Human Nature 官场与人性 Vigorous Distant Mountain元气远山Urban470k WordsCompleted The Woman Who Studied the Art of War: Born in the countryside to an ordinary family, the heroine starts out as a hotel lobby manager. By studying the art of war in depth and making full use of her intelligence and abilities, she fights bravely and ultimately transforms her life in spectacular fashion. Along the way, she displays extraordinary courage and perseverance, taking readers on an inspiring, legendary journey from obscurity to success. 115Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Born into poverty but refusing to accept her fate, she is determined to rise above her circumstances. The process is intricately linked, thrilling, and full of complex human nature, where everyone skillfully navigates the treacherous waters of survival and self-interest. In particular, her husband's involvement with the Spade organization plunges Pingchuan City into a state of panic.

11. 311 矛 Conflict and Choice 矛盾与抉择 Ink-Wash Creek水墨小溪Modern Romance151k WordsCompleted Leng Yan was an attractive, capable, energetic woman with a master’s degree. Thanks to her looks and abilities, she became the office director at the Commercial Bureau of District X before she turned forty. By chance, she met Gao Jian, a fitness trainer. Over time, a special bond developed between them. One day, her husband, Li Mo, learned of their intimacy, and their marriage of many years came to an end. Just then, Leng Yan’s career was beset by one crisis after another, leaving her barely abl 358Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 312 离 After My Divorce, I Become My Boss’s Favorite 离婚后我成了上司掌心宠 Ink-Wash Creek水墨小溪Modern Romance129k WordsCompleted The heroine, Song Mei, and her husband, Chen Yu, were college classmates. They dated for four years and got married as soon as they graduated. So that Song Mei could have a child sooner, she never took a job. Two years later, her husband decided to marry his first love and resolutely divorced Song Mei. After the divorce, Song Mei crossed paths with Gao Jun by chance, and her fate changed completely. Born into a privileged family, Gao Jun initially looked down on the unremarkable Song Mei. But af 6.4kReads—Score11114d adds
13. 313 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 17.3kReads8.1Score1.1k14d adds
14. 314 巅 The Pinnacle of Politics: Who Can Stand Against Me? 巅峰官路之谁与争锋 Zhang Dali, Bursting with Bullish Energy牛气冲天的张大力Urban205k WordsCompleted The political arena is a chessboard, and there’s no taking back a move. Those who can read the game survive; those who can break it win. Knowing when to advance and retreat is wisdom. Understanding people is a skill. Read the game, know when to stop, plan wisely, and know how to understand her. In this arena of fame and fortune, who will have the last laugh? 714Reads—Score10914d adds
15. 315 机 The Female Official 机关女干部 Xiaoxiao Gou'er Lingdang晓晓狗儿铃当Modern Romance1.5M 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 7.9kReads7.9Score61214d adds
16. 316 重 Restarting Life on the Road to Success 重启之人生青云路 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban550k WordsCompleted Actually, every novel is a portrayal of real life! Whether what you watch or read is... yourself!... I hope you see yourself! 1.1kReads7.3Score10714d adds
17. 317 切 Hmph! After the Divorce, I’m the One Keeping My Ex-Husband Alive 切！离婚后，前夫的命是我给的 Xiaoxiao Gou'er Lingdang晓晓狗儿铃当Modern Romance153k WordsCompleted Two Powerful Leads Spoil Each Other ✓ The Hero’s Long Road to Winning Her Back ✓ Medical World Intrigue ✓ Family Feuds Among the Elite ✓ Turning the Tables ✓ An Intense Push and Pull ✓ …Gu Heng, I gave you your life, but now I don’t want it anymore. Three years later. He kneels outside the consulting room, holding up a sign. “Wan Bei, please give me a chance.” Without even looking up, she says, “Mr. Gu, do you have an appointment?” He says, “There were no appointments left. I’ve been waitin 6Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 318 女 The Female Director of Housing Administration 女房管局长 Zhang Dali, Bursting with Bullish Energy牛气冲天的张大力Urban196k WordsCompleted #ThreeFemaleLeads #YoungerMan #Officialdom #Anti-Corruption #Nepotism #Twists All those years, what we divided among ourselves was our conscience. By the time we wanted to make amends, it was already too late. How do several women survive in the narrow space between power and desire? How does a group of people get torn apart by self-interest and conscience, and meet their ruin? 8Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 319 巅 The Road to the Top 2 巅峰官路2 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban165k WordsCompleted The mole: Who else is there besides Sun Jianguo? The contents of Zhao Guoliang's handwritten letter: What exactly did the letter Liu Jianming has been holding for five years say? The real story behind the case from five years ago: What did Zheng Qiming discover? Who buried the case? What role did Zhao Guoliang play? Zhao Guoliang's next move: With Zheng Xiaodong arrested and Sun Jianguo brought down, how will Zhao Guoliang strike back? Zhang Jianguo's true allegiance: Is he Cheng Haohui's ally, 33Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It has a rather desolate feel.

20. 320 官 The Road to Office: If You Think You Can Do Better, Take My Place 官路之你有本事你上 Broad Beans Grow in the South蚕豆生南国Urban796k WordsOngoing What right and wrong can there be in this world? Everyone simply has a different point of view. What fairness can there be in this world? You have to be capable before anyone will treat you fairly. Are you any good or not? I’m no good? If you’re so good, you do it. --The male lead is a scumbag. Read with caution if that’s not your thing! —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    They seemed to have a good relationship on the surface, but who would have thought they would stab each other in the back?

21. 321 权 A Benefactor on the Road to Power 权路贵人 Young Master Huajia花家大少Urban1.6M WordsCompleted After a junior employee named Ye Dong impresses his superiors with an outstanding performance, he earns their favor and begins climbing the ladder. The workplace is rife with undercurrents, and family feuds never cease. He proceeds cautiously, establishes himself amid complicated power games, and ultimately turns his life around! 6.2kReads8.6Score45714d adds

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    🌷✨This is a slice-of-life workplace story where the male and female leads are caught in a cruel power struggle within their families, learning that those who seem friendly on the surface might be the ones who stab you in the back, and witnessing the ruthlessness of power.

22. 322 天 The Road to Power 天路官场 Nuo Mi Nuo Yan诺米诺言Urban2.0M WordsCompleted After Luo Guan dies, he comes to his senses and regrets his ways. His greed is gone, but his ambition burns bright. How will he start over and rise again? 226Reads8.1Score10514d adds
23. 323 官 The Endless Road of Officialdom 官场无涯 Lu Changsong陆长松Urban1.4M WordsCompleted A vast land stretching ten thousand miles belongs to the one who rules! Keep a low profile as a person, but make a bold impression through your work! A son of a farming family? A grandson of an established clan? Who says the path to office has no great men or heroes? Watch as Zhang Zetao, armed with a special System, cuts through obstacles and overcomes dangers to forge a unique path of his own. 31Reads8.9Score—14d adds
24. 324 林 Miss Lin's Unconventional Marriage 林小姐的非常婚姻 Shangguan Dangdang上官当当Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Chen Yaohui once reveled in having women on both arms, but now he is trapped in a painful struggle over love. How far will the temptations of power and desire push a man past his limits? As Lin Huanyan struggles, Chen Yaohui grits his teeth, determined to win back his beloved wife. "Fine, you want a divorce? Then I'll make that man lose everything and die without a grave!" A love affair of mutual torment, tender and torturous, with longing that cuts to the bone. Who will be consumed beyond redem 221Reads7.4Score—14d adds

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    This book is full of high-IQ battles between officials and businessmen, filled with intrigue and the survival wisdom of women.

25. 325 猥 There Are Too Many Creepy Professors, So I'm Cleaning Up Academia 猥琐教授那么多，我来整顿学术圈 A Beastly Doctor一只叫兽Urban163k WordsOngoing (Reborn + campus life + urban life + workplace + no System + not a mindless power fantasy + slow burn) Blocked from pursuing his PhD, bullied at work, stuck in a dull life, and barely making ends meet... Thirty-year-old office worker Yue Xiaofeng is under pressure from every direction. He goes to a lake to unwind, only to be unexpectedly pulled into a parallel world, where he transmigrates and is reborn as Jiangcheng University's youngest associate professor. From then on, with his powerful ment —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In-depth exposure of the chaos in academia

26. 326 狂 The Knockout: From the Start, I Was Zhao Lidong's Only Son 狂飙：开局赵立冬独子 Blue Mountain, No Sugar蓝山不加糖Male-Channel Fanfiction379k WordsCompleted Synopsis: This book is also known as [The Knockout: Liu Huaqiang Is My Underling from the Start], [The Knockout: I’m the Real Villain], and [All My Subordinates Are Ruthless]. Liu Huaqiang: Whether Jinghai is in chaos or not is up to Brother Feng. “You made this call to Brother Feng, and he’s glad you did. But he doesn’t like your tone!” Ride the tides of the times, and even a pig can fly if it catches the right updraft. I’ll plan ahead and win from a thousand miles away. Watch me take it one st —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    1. The plot is relatively tight, yet it's still a very good book. The content is so engaging that it keeps you reading. With a little patience, after reading the first few chapters, the rest is all very exciting. 2. This book excels in both its pacing and plot progression. It delivers what you want to read and what the author wanted to write, ensuring the most exciting parts consistently stand out. 3. Both the plot and character descriptions are written at a relatively gentle pace, allowing for continuous reading. This book is quite captivating; once you start reading, you'll want to keep going back.

27. 327 冮 Gangcheng Storm 冮城风暴 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Mystery414k WordsCompleted [Officialdom + Power Plays + Big Shots + Suspense + Business + Deduction] A woman jumps to her death, and the clues point to the senior management of Jiangzhou Group. Canada’s Shen Group moves in, along with America’s Grid and Japan’s Cai Si… Who is the player, and who is the pawn? Power struggles in high places draw government officials into the fray… Powerful officials make their moves, foreign forces intervene, and a contest unfolds over the nation’s major Jiangzhou No. 1 Project… The male an 360Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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    I recommend some good books to everyone.

28. 328 官 Officialdom: There's a Beauty Named Xiaofang in the Office 官场：办公室有位美女叫小芳 Li the Millstone磨子李Modern Romance261k WordsOngoing He works hard, strives to improve, and longs for pure love. Career and romance, what’s hidden and what’s out in the open... His colleague Liu Xiaohua, his classmate Huanhuan. How should he choose...? And then there’s Tang Wan’er, whom he secretly loves... —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Several good books, worth reading

29. 329 乡 Township Officials 乡镇干部 Li the Millstone磨子李Urban365k WordsCompleted A humorous, witty story about Zhu Zhenggang, a grassroots township official, and the strange incidents he encounters on the job. Through his experiences, it offers a glimpse into the lives and governance of officials at the township level. 288Reads9.0Score—14d adds
30. 330 交 The Traffic Bureau Chief 交通局长 Li the Millstone磨子李Urban195k WordsCompleted Lin Zhongquan was an ordinary employee in a road maintenance section. Following his father’s wishes, he was determined to climb the ranks. On his father’s repeated advice, he married the former mayor’s daughter and managed to get in good with Huang Dingli, the head of the Pingchang Municipal Transportation Bureau. During a construction tender, Huang Dingli and Lin Zhongquan got to know contractor He Rubin and the stunningly beautiful public relations agent Miaomiao. They helped He Rubin win the 93Reads9.4Score—14d adds

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