Looking for Officialdom Novels, I Have Tried Many but Could Only Keep Reading One 求官场文，找了好多本都看不下去，只有一本在追

1. 251 官 The Road to Power: The Pinnacle of Officialdom 官道：权力巅峰 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban219k WordsCompleted 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 1.4kReads6.7Score102Shelves
2. 252 我 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？ Fire Dragon Rabbit火龙兔Urban2.9M WordsOngoing 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! 15.2kReads8.3Score1kShelves

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   An absolute masterpiece, full of political intrigue and intrigue, with intelligent characters and a stunning female lead!

3. 253 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. 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Good plot, a cuckolded tale of officialdom! One look and you're hooked!

4. 254 离 The Day He Left Office, 100,000 Citizens Blocked the Road to Give Him Sweet Potatoes 离任那天，十万百姓拦路送红薯 Milk Pudding Basic Cola牛奶布丁基本可乐Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Power plays are the ultimate romance for men. Power plays combined with a slow-burn story set in the world of officialdom. Real life has no absolute black and white. Gray occupies most of our time, and everyone has their own logic behind everything they do. 30.4kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves

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   I highly recommend this book, "Let You Be a Playboy, You Use Imperial Arts to Navigate the Officialdom"! It's a modern political intrigue novel set in the officialdom. The protagonist is calm, composed, and has profound strategic thinking, making it a very enjoyable read!

5. 255 山 The Ridgeline 山脊线 Snow on Jade Steps, Golden Armor Returned玉阶雪金甲还Urban510k WordsCompleted [How cruel is society? Look at how battered I am! How strong am I? Watch me rise smoothly through the ranks!] The grassroots front line is a crucible that refines the strong, a gilded stage for the average, and a sinkhole that eats away at the weak. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The protagonist starts his career in a state-owned enterprise, is transferred to an overseas company and sidelined, returns to China, escapes from the disciplinary committee, and is immediately transferred to the position of secretary to the provincial governor. His life is full of ups and downs, scars and setbacks, but he rises steadily through the ranks.

6. 256 官 Officialdom: Special Inspector 官场：巡视特使 Xu Huaqing许华庆Urban1.1M WordsOngoing Is the standard male lead in an officialdom novel a wealthy family's lost heir who gets cheated on from the start? With an official transfer order, Xu Juyi, a decorated national hero returning from abroad, is recommended by his mentor Zhong Baoguo, known as Elder Zhong, whose daughter is Zhong Xia'ai and son-in-law is Hou Liangping. He officially takes personal authority over inspections and disciplinary investigations, stepping into the turbulent chess game of officialdom. Even a commoner can w 24.6kReads8.1Score2.3kShelves

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   With a high-ranking official as a backer, that's incredible! Who else can compare? There's no one-size-fits-all path to promotion in officialdom, and this book is an exception. The more you read, the more exciting it becomes. This anti-corruption novel, spanning from 2003 to the present, is worth collecting and reading.

7. 257 官 The Battle for the Official Path 官道争锋 Cai Yidao蔡一刀Urban1.5M WordsCompleted The road to power stretches endlessly, and competition is everywhere! Wu Anbang is reborn in his youth. Starting from the very bottom, he fights for the lead at every step. A hundred boats race downstream, a thousand sails compete to surge ahead! He seeks only to claim the top spot and behold the finest sights in the world of officialdom. 25.3kReads9.0Score2kShelves

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   Let's take a look at these books then! [Makes face][Makes face][Makes face]

8. 258 重 Reborn, I Rise to the Clouds as a Selected Cadre 重生后我以选调生身份平步青云 Ci Xuan辞轩Urban448k WordsOngoing Liu Huaimin, a fifty-eight-year-old grassroots public servant, spent twenty-seven years in his post before reaching the end of his life with a heart full of regret. In his previous life, an unjust case tied to an engineering project brought tremendous hardship upon his family. His loved ones suffered one misfortune after another, leaving him with a lifelong burden he could never put aside. As he lay dying, he opened his eyes once more, only to find himself back in the dormitory at Beichen Univer 663Reads—Score103Shelves

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   This novel about officialdom can be added to your bookshelf and observed first; it's currently a bit short.

9. 259 官 The Hunger for Office: At the Peak of Power, I Make Officials Lose Their Hats 官欲：权力巅峰，专摘官帽子 Salted Bird's Eye Chili小米辣沾盐Urban461k WordsCompleted Officialdom is not just about navigating relationships. It’s also about fighting and killing. The ways of the world are full of bluffs and half-truths, real and fake. People smile like tigers to your face, then stab you in the back. They kill without spilling a drop of blood. By comparison, violence is refreshingly direct. One slash, and none of those social games matter anymore. Zhou Anyu returns reborn to avenge his great grievance and uproot his enemies. He wields the law as his sword and dis 9.5kReads8.8Score894Shelves

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   I highly recommend the first book I'm recommending, Liu Fusheng. It's written in such detail, so meticulously and intricately, with each part connected to the next. You can't help but wonder if the author actually lived there. I want to emphasize that it's not a mindless wish-fulfillment novel; it's the kind of story where the protagonist rises step by step through sheer hard work and talent!

10. 260 官 Officialdom: There's a Beauty Named Xiaofang in the Office 官场：办公室有位美女叫小芳 Li the Millstone磨子李Modern Romance261k WordsOngoing He works hard, strives to improve, and longs for pure love. Career and romance, what’s hidden and what’s out in the open... His colleague Liu Xiaohua, his classmate Huanhuan. How should he choose...? And then there’s Tang Wan’er, whom he secretly loves... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These are insightful articles about officialdom and worth reading.

11. 261 交 The Traffic Bureau Chief 交通局长 Li the Millstone磨子李Urban195k WordsCompleted Lin Zhongquan was an ordinary employee in a road maintenance section. Following his father’s wishes, he was determined to climb the ranks. On his father’s repeated advice, he married the former mayor’s daughter and managed to get in good with Huang Dingli, the head of the Pingchang Municipal Transportation Bureau. During a construction tender, Huang Dingli and Lin Zhongquan got to know contractor He Rubin and the stunningly beautiful public relations agent Miaomiao. They helped He Rubin win the 95Reads9.4Score—Shelves
12. 262 人 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 Bubbly Mango Ice啵啵芒果冰Male-Channel Fanfiction544k WordsOngoing [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 10.9kReads8.2Score453Shelves
13. 263 红 A Red-Blooded Official's Rise to Power 红色军转官场逆袭 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Lin Ning was born into a privileged family, but turned down their support to leave the military as the special forces soldier “Mountain Hawk,” determined to start from the bottom and build his career from scratch. He places first in the provincial civil service exam, only to have someone take his spot and be sent to the logistics department. He quietly bides his time in the face of injustice, takes over public complaints and petitions, and uses the role as the start of his comeback. When he is 11.2kReads7.3Score1.1kShelves

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    I recommend these three novels about officialdom.

14. 264 替 Five Years as a Stand-In: I Livestreamed the Truth on the Golden Sparrow Awards Stage 替身五年，我在金雀奖领奖台上直播了真相 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋6k WordsCompleted After Five Years as a Stand-In, I Livestreamed the Truth from the Golden Sparrow Awards Stage 154Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 265 开 From the Start, I Became Gao Yuliang’s Most Troublesome Student 开局成了高育良最头疼的弟子 New Discovery on the Mainland大陆新发现Male-Channel Fanfiction500k WordsOngoing Everyone thought that with Gao Yuliang as his patron, Lu Xiaodong would rise smoothly through the ranks in Handong. But this disciple refused to follow the usual path. He wouldn’t step into the game his master’s faction had laid out. Qi Tongwei targeted his weakness: his brother-in-law, Shen Jianfeng, became entangled in business with the Shengqiang Group, giving Qi leverage to threaten him. His mentor, Gao Yuliang, lost himself in the pursuit of power, and the two men drifted apart, going from 2.8kReads—Score102Shelves

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    This one is alright, you can take a look.

16. 266 权 From County Discipline Inspector to the Pinnacle of Power 权势巅峰从纪委科员起步 Keep Three Views留三观Urban1.0M WordsCompleted 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 598Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    Recommended by seasoned bookworms, this is a true story of officialdom, told in a gentle, detailed manner, with rich and nuanced descriptions—definitely worth reading!

17. 267 天 A Book Belonging to the Chosen One 天选之主的一本书 Chosen One天选之主Urban5.0M WordsCompleted An Jiang earned the top score in the civil service selection exam and entered government with a desire to serve the people, only to be sidelined by an unseen hand and sent to the countryside, where he endured contempt. When his two-year term was up, an official transfer from the Organization Department turned his fortunes around, transforming An Jiang into the county's youngest official... See how he charges headlong through the ranks and blazes his own path to success! 2.1kReads9.1Score272Shelves

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    4000-Hour bookworm

18. 268 重 Reborn in 1988: A Small-Town Cadre's Defiance of Fate 重生1988小镇干部的逆天改命 Overlapping Genes重叠基因Urban157k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Lin Chen’s life plunged into darkness after he was framed. Reborn, he faces the impoverished countryside and undercurrents of officialdom once more. Watch him use his past-life experience to navigate policy and people’s hearts; See how he rises from a suppressed newcomer at the grassroots level to a ruthless force stirring the tide of reform, forging a path to wealth and success in officialdom in the 1980s! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Let's get to the good stuff. This is a very vividly written novel about officialdom, with a realistic and engaging plot. It's one of the best novels about officialdom.

19. 269 1 1990: From Laid-Off Worker to Untouchable Tycoon 1990：从下岗工人到一手遮天 Flying Snow Ten Miles十里飞雪Urban370k WordsCompleted Reborn in 1990, he doesn’t want to get rich overnight or compete with anyone. He carries the regrets of half a lifetime, the wisdom of experience, and an old snuff bottle that can discern people’s hearts. The people and events that once ruined his life are about to happen again. This time, he’ll tread carefully, protect those around him, and finally turn his hard life around! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New book, please provide feedback.

20. 270 重 Reborn: Rising Step by Step 重生之步步高升 Dancing on the Blade’s Edge刀锋起舞Urban10.7M WordsCompleted A gunshot rang out, and Zhao Changtian, awaiting execution, was reborn ten years in the past! Back then, he was drowning in gambling debts, his third marriage had fallen apart, and his job was hanging by a thread! But all of that was merely the starting point of his extraordinary life! Watch him rise with force from the bottom of a state-owned enterprise, climb steadily through the ranks, and reach the summit! This is the iron-fisted journey of a reborn man! This isn’t a work of documentary fict 13.8kReads8.3Score1.7kShelves
21. 271 开 From the Start, I Got Dumped on a Blind Date, and Rose to the Top from Then On 开局相亲被分手我从此青云之上 Forty with the Wind随风四十Urban2.2M WordsOngoing [No Golden Finger] [No Transmigration] [Single Heroine] [A Rise from the Grassroots] Wang Li fails his college entrance exams, and his father arranges for him to attend a police vocational program. Three years after graduating, he still hasn’t been promoted. Then he gets an opportunity. From then on, he rises rapidly through the ranks. His blind date gets dumped, and Wang Li turns around to become her boss. This is a fictional work set in an imagined world. All people, place names, and events in 51.6kReads8.3Score3.4kShelves

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    It looks pretty good.

22. 272 官 A Smooth Ride in Officialdom: My Leader Helps Me Rise to the Top 官运亨通：领导带我青云直上 The Carp Takes Flight鲤鱼飞起来Urban3.1M WordsCompleted [An Authentic Political Novel] Chen Zhiming did everything he could for his family, only to be betrayed by his wife. None of their three children were his, and he became a laughingstock. His fate takes a turn: reborn in 1996, he vows to make everyone who wronged him in his past life pay! After rising to success, his betraying wife Qiao Li begs him to take her back, wealthy heiress Lin Xiaomei makes him an offer, and the goddess Liu Meng once again declares her love. Chen Zhiming's lips curl into 14.1kReads8.5Score1.7kShelves
23. 273 重 Reborn in 1992: I Hold All the Power 重生92之我权势滔天 I Don't Believe Pies Fall from the Sky不信天上掉馅饼Urban1.4M WordsCompleted Chen Yuquan, chairman of the Vast Group in Jingjiang Province, is ambushed by his enemies and reborn in 1992. At home are his loving wife, young daughter, and sick mother. They gaze at one another through tearful eyes, waiting for him, the head of the family, to change everything and bring them a happy new life. Once a business prodigy and top tycoon, he now thinks that making money is beside the point. What matters is living freely and enjoying life without restraint. Only the money you spend t 424Reads6.2Score102Shelves
24. 274 官 Officialdom: A Place to Call Home 官场：心居 Five Flavors of Ziyang五味紫阳Modern Romance135k WordsOngoing He was once a celebrated “problem solver” in his region, nearly brought down by an anti-corruption storm. But in the interests of the bigger picture, and because of his exceptional ability to navigate business and politics, his life was unexpectedly given a fresh start when he was transferred to the city’s urban investment group. With courage and a deft touch, he repeatedly delivered impressive results amid crises, rising through the ranks until he reached a position many could only dream of. B 1Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 275 重 Reborn, Starting as a Female Journalist 重生从女记者开始 Zhu Ji诸己Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Complete. Gender-swap transformation, female protagonist + System + workplace + light entertainment-industry elements + no marriage] [The “Wen Zheng” program has ended] In her previous life, an ordinary office worker was sent to another world by a dump truck. She transmigrated into the body of a graduating college student who had attempted suicide in her rented apartment after failing the civil service exam. She was saddled with student loans, and had less than ten yuan to her name. Things coul 6.3kReads9.3Score659Shelves

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    I quite like all of these books. The first one is about a woman who becomes an official; it's very good.

26. 276 重 Reborn in Officialdom: Governing the County, Ruling the World 重生官场之县治天下 Old General of Guanzhong关西老将Urban1.3M WordsCompleted This book connects seamlessly with Rebirth on the Official and Business Paths. The county is the foundation of a peaceful nation. Being a county magistrate is hard, and being one in a poor county is even harder. Li Yuanfang is reborn in 1990 and steps onto the official and business paths, achieving both wealth and power. In governing the county, he dares to face challenges head-on and strikes decisively. With exceptional courage and strategy, he defeats his opponents time and again, winning one 20Reads8.1Score101Shelves

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    I've read both of these books; fellow readers might want to check them out—they're quite good. [Thumbs up]

27. 277 仕 A Life in Politics 仕途人生 Riding a Sheep to Herd Wolves骑着羊牧狼Urban6.4M WordsCompleted After graduating from university, Chen Minghao gave up the chance to stay in the provincial capital and returned with his girlfriend to her hometown, a remote county. To his dismay, his influential parents assigned him to work in a far-flung village. They eventually broke the couple apart by every means at their disposal. Little did they know that Chen Minghao came from a powerful family. With his family's support and his own hard work, he overcame every obstacle and rose swiftly through the ran 19kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves

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    I recently read a novel about officialdom. Although the protagonist has a powerful background, he rises step by step through his own efforts.

28. 278 开 The Open Era 开放时代 Old General of Guanzhong关西老将Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Li Yuanfang was reborn in 1990. Riding the tide of the reform era, he started out as a township civil servant, used his knowledge of the future to develop an export-oriented economy, and built a business empire. With his ingenuity and iron will, he rose from adversity, took charge of a region, and battled all kinds of powerful forces. He built water conservancy projects, roads, and schools, bringing benefits to the people and helping ordinary families achieve their dream of a stable, comfortable 780Reads8.1Score—Shelves
29. 279 我 I, Gao Yuliang, Won't Settle for a Cabinet Post in This Life 我高育良，此生不止入阁 Li Huashang李化伤Male-Channel Fanfiction232k WordsCompleted In the Name of the People + Drawing Sword + The Wreath + ... I wake up from a nap. Who am I? Where am I? Wait, I've become Gao Zhiwu? Good heavens, where have you sent me this time... Oh, well... Since that's how it is... I'll ride the waves with the Han University gang... First things first: cut ties with Zhao Lichun! Years later, Sha Ruijin is coming to Handong. Gao Zhiwu: He's coming to Handong to investigate Zhao Lichun. What does that have to do with me? Before heading to Handong, Sha Ruiji 8Reads6.8Score—Shelves
30. 280 毒 The Venomous Strategist Qi Tongwei: Barred from Advancement, He Turns to the Art of War 毒士祁同伟，不让进步改学兵法了 Bald Donkey, Let Go秃驴放开Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted Qi Tongwei, sharing the same name, transmigrates into the world of In the Name of the People, but his situation is disastrous from the start: he arrives just as the meeting about Ding Yizhen's escape is underway. Thinking about what happens next, Qi Tongwei knows he has nowhere to hide. Since he can't rely on anyone, he'll have to find a way to save himself. Ding Yizhen, you call yourself the embodiment of justice? You're going in! Your daughter is living it up overseas? She's going in! You 7.4kReads7.9Score226Shelves
31. 281 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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    You should check this out; it definitely won't disappoint. A great book worth recommending.

32. 282 重 Reborn in 1975: From the Start, I Tore Up the Order to Return to the City 重生1975：开局撕毁回城调令 Great Cangyue大沧月Urban4.0M WordsCompleted Zhou Yang, an unrivaled patriot who devoted his whole life to his country, was reborn and returned to the remote mountain village where he had been sent down to work in 1975! Looking at the transfer order in his hand, this time he didn't hesitate. He tore it to shreds! In his previous life, he'd been blinded by greed and abandoned his wife and daughter to return to the city, watching helplessly as Li Youwei and her daughter met tragic deaths. Reborn, all Zhou Yang wanted was a warm home with his 160.6kReads9.5Score17.8kShelves
33. 283 官 Climbing the Official Ladder: From Assistant to the Finance Bureau Director 官梯：从财政局局长助理开始 Are the Plum Blossoms in My Hometown Blooming?故乡的梅花开了吗Urban231k WordsOngoing A new novel from the author of Officially, an old hand. Everyone is welcome to come read it. Thank you for your support! Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to make every story a good one! 109Reads—Score117Shelves

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    This book is very well written; you should check it out.

34. 284 重 Back to 2010: Starting as a Township Clerk 重回一零，从乡镇科员开始 Red Lantern Festival元宵红Urban1.0M WordsOngoing This book is grounded in reality and rooted in everyday life. The world of officialdom is no ivory tower; it is where the bustle of ordinary life is most intense. The story begins at the grassroots and draws on real life, with the daily grind of food and bills alongside the twists and turns of power struggles, and the struggles and steadfastness of ordinary people set against the upheavals and transformations of a changing age. The world today is undergoing changes unseen in a century. Official 807Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is good.

35. 285 我 My Dad’s a Farmer? The Military District Bigwigs Call Him Commander 我爹是农民？军区大佬叫他首长 Er Dong Ha耳东哈Male-Channel Fanfiction389k WordsCompleted A single gunshot rang out on Guyan Ridge. Qi Tongwei, who had taken his own life with a bullet, became the greatest sorrow of his father, Qi Lianshan. Consumed by regret, Qi Lianshan slit his throat at his son's grave, only to be reborn forty years in the past! In this life, he would make something of himself for his son! He enlisted in the army and became the feared Gun King on the battlefield! He returned to his hometown after leaving the military and became the King of Hell who toppled co 1.7kReads6.8Score106Shelves

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    Forced to resign from promotion

36. 286 政 Political Superstar 政坛巨星 Fire Beneath the Moon月下火Urban3.8M WordsCompleted Li Jin was an orphan with nothing to his name, yet he rose rapidly through the ranks of government and achieved astonishing success at a young age. Along the way, he also won the heart of a beauty, marrying Jiangdong’s most beautiful woman. Their married life was harmonious and sweet, and his wife gave birth to two pairs of twins, bringing even more joy to their family. But just as he was lost in happiness, his wife reported him for embezzlement and bribery. Li Jin was thus swept into a compl 805Reads8.3Score242Shelves

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    The pinnacle of officialdom fiction.

37. 287 官 Rising Through the Official Ranks 官路扶摇 Listening to Flowers Along the Snowy Road雪路听花Urban8.6M WordsOngoing In his previous life, after his wife, the deputy town head, divorced him, Cui Xiangdong flew into a rage and made a terrible mistake that haunted him for the rest of his life! Decades later, he inexplicably returns to this crucial moment! Now he must face his wife, the deputy town head, as she asks for a divorce once more. What will he do this time? 75.4kReads9.1Score4.1kShelves

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    Highly recommended! These are top-tier books in the "Official Career" series, with strong moral values ​​and a realistic style that's incredibly immersive. The authors' writing is excellent, depicting the rise from humble beginnings to high positions, filled with various dramatic events along the way. They expose us to the darker side of officialdom while also showcasing good officials who serve the people. It's not just entertainment! Each novel has hundreds of thousands of readers and is a highly rated, high-quality work on Tomato's Best Books list. If you're looking for something to read, check them out—you won't regret it! Highly recommended!

38. 288 权 The Pinnacle of Power: After Breaking Up with My Girlfriend, I Soared to Success 权势巅峰：和女朋友分手后扶摇直上 Rain And Sun雨阳Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Betrayed by his girlfriend, with his patron's career hanging by a thread, Lu Xiaoyang, a secretary in the municipal government, suffered a double blow to his love life and political career. Disillusioned, he planned to leave politics for good. But the arrival of one woman completely changed his fate, helping him soar up the political ladder and reach the top of the provincial government compound. 701Reads—Score110Shelves

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    Several must-read novels about officialdom by Tomato (highly recommended)

39. 289 重 A Heavy Responsibility 重任 Waters of Cangming沧溟之水Urban417k WordsCompleted Lin Weimin enters the political arena as a government trainee, carrying his original ideals with him. Beneath his feet lie treacherous reefs of tangled interests; all around him, temptation and threats churn together like towering waves. Watch as he navigates the undercurrents of officialdom and climbs step by step to the pinnacle of power. 54Reads7.2Score—Shelves
40. 290 权 The Pinnacle of Power: Reaching the Top of Military Life 权力巅峰：登上军旅最高峰 Loves Tofu Skin Most最爱吃豆皮Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Lu Yuanfang was once a passionate elite soldier in the Northwest Field Army. After leaving the military, he worked as a drill instructor and a security guard. An unexpected incident brought him back to the army. With his exceptional skills, he repeatedly distinguished himself on missions, rising all the way toward becoming a general and beginning a fiery comeback. 4.9kReads8.4Score358Shelves
41. 291 官 Enlightenment in Officialdom 官场悟道 Midnight Sentiments午夜情怀Urban2.4M WordsOngoing After Lin Jian fails to secure the position of director of the bureau's general office, he soon discovers his wife's secret, and his life plunges to rock bottom. Little does he know that fate is about to turn his life upside down once again... 85.3kReads8.6Score7.6kShelves
42. 292 女 The Female Leader's Favorite 女领导的头牌红人 Although虽然Urban3.4M WordsCompleted Wang Yu sat in the meeting room with a copy of Sakura Communications in his hands, waiting to learn where he would be assigned for work. He had returned to a crossroads of fate once again. This time, he did not choose to move far from his hometown and parents. Instead, he dutifully chose a state-owned enterprise. No coasting toward retirement, no lying flat. He climbed the ranks all the way, proving through his actions that seniority does not always have to rule here, either. With the right kind 2.5kReads9.6Score249Shelves
43. 293 官 Officialdom: The Road to the Summit 官场：问鼎之路 Si Ruolan思若兰Urban7.0M WordsCompleted Zhao Chengliang and his girlfriend Lin Xueru had been in love for four years, but her father broke them up because their families were not of equal standing. In a fit of anger, Zhao Chengliang joined the government, starting out as an ordinary man at the bottom and rising step by step! 7.5kReads8.9Score910Shelves
44. 294 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 11.2kReads8.4Score914Shelves
45. 295 帅 The Handsome Young Man 帅小伙 A Dao阿刀Urban1.8M WordsCompleted The Wang and Hai families had been neighbors and friends, but a dispute over building a house turned them into sworn enemies. Wang Xiaoshuai, a third-generation member of the Wang family, became a thorn in Haitang’s side. Every day after school, Haitang would block his way and beat him to a pulp, never tiring of it. Desperate to escape Haitang’s shadow, Wang Xiaoshuai racked his brains, and Haitang became the goal he was determined to surpass. 38.7kReads9.3Score3.8kShelves
46. 296 宦 Power Struggles in Politics: A Junior Official Defies Fate 宦海争锋，从科员开始胜天半子 Farther North西北以北Urban4.1M WordsOngoing The path to officialdom is never smooth sailing. Only those who can turn the tables against the odds can become its true masters. Chen Changshan had no connections and was a low-ranking civil servant pushed to the sidelines. He was destined for a life of obscurity, until he accidentally crossed his superior's line. With a clever move, he turned the tables, escaped the crisis, and changed his fortunes. From then on, he embarked on the road to promotion, pulling off one upset after another as he c 18.9kReads9.0Score731Shelves
47. 297 我 I Rule the Mortal World 我主浮尘 Mi Xiang弥香Urban14.4M WordsCompleted After graduating from university, Zhou Shengli missed his chance because of a mistake made by the personnel chief at the organization that was supposed to hire him. He was assigned to an agricultural technology station in a remote township. Determined to help local farmers grow prosperous as an agricultural technician, he was swept into politics by a series of twists and turns. Transferred from post to post, promoted in name but demoted in practice, he weathered one rise and fall after another, 230Reads7.7Score108Shelves
48. 298 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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49. 299 无 The Bladeless Edge 无锋利刃 Tiger-Head Monster Before the Lingxiao Palace凌霄殿前的虎头怪Urban160k WordsOngoing In the hidden currents of the world, everyone is both a player moving the pieces and a piece on the board. Reality wears down the sharp edges of our ideals, and principles give way to self-interest, one step at a time. Behind every choice that looks so bright and promising lies a compromise that cannot be spoken aloud. When the scales tip between survival and conscience, we eventually understand: adulthood is nothing more than dancing in chains. There is often no absolute good or evil in this wo 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Sending a heart] [Feeling a book drought? Then quickly check out this excellent political novel with superb writing and plot] 🍃🍃The imagery is practically overflowing from the screen, the writing is smooth, the plot setting is very novel, and the story is coherent and not awkward. You will definitely be satisfied with reading it.

50. 300 权 The Noble Son-in-Law 权门贵婿 Chili-Fried Guomi辣椒炒果米Urban1.9M WordsCompleted As an official, one should strive for greatness, act with a clear conscience, and keep one's mind at ease. The tides of officialdom surge and shift, fraught with danger and intrigue. Watch as Chen Mo writes his own dazzling chapter at the crest of the waves. 38.6kReads8.5Score4.1kShelves

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