Looking for High-Quality Political Fiction. Besides Wang Hongtao, Are There Any Others? 求官场高质量小说，除了王鸿涛，互不有别的吗？

1. 151 重 Reborn as Qi Tongwei: From the Start, I Topple Handong 重生祁同伟，开局掀翻汉东 Jiu Guang Fills the Land久光满江山Male-Channel Fanfiction277k WordsCompleted A gunshot at Guying Ridge heralded the start of Qi Tongwei's shocking return from the dead. This time, he casts aside his inferiority and opportunism for good. He will no longer serve as a lackey to the Zhao family, nor will he grovel before the Liang family's power. A top player who understands the currents shaping a great nation over the next thirty years and commands the rules of macroeconomics and politics, Qi Tongwei takes the central government by storm. He turns financial audits and legal 4kReads—Score109Shelves

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   It's incredibly good; I can only say I'm a genius at finding books.

2. 152 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 788Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   These novels about rebirth in officialdom are captivating and highly recommended!

3. 153 仕 The Political Ladder: My White Moonlight Chases Power, So I Turn Away and Shine 仕途：白月光攀权我转身万丈光芒 Qian Xiaqi钱夏七Urban256k WordsOngoing New book, and the rating has only just come in. It’s sure to rise! I write patriotic stories. My completed novel, Helping Mom Deal with Scumbags and the Third Party, is that kind of story, and so is this new one. [Positive energy + down-to-earth characters + realistic urban fiction + love of country and family] Jian Yifan was raised in the countryside by his grandfather and 1Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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   This new book is out! Don't just look at the ratings, it's not even out yet, it'll definitely rise in popularity. It's so good! A patriotic book about protecting the country. It also tells stories of scientists!

4. 154 名 In the Name of the People: Qi Tongwei Breaks Up the Sha Family Gang with Three Punches 名义：祁同伟三拳打散沙家帮 Yang Kangwen杨康文Male-Channel Fanfiction287k WordsCompleted Qi Tongwei marries Zhong Xiaoi and takes Hou Liangping's path, leaving Hou Liangping nowhere to go. Qi Tongwei: Hou Liangping's kneel at Handong University brought forth... The synopsis can't do this story justice. Please read the novel. 2.5kReads—Score148Shelves

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   I highly recommend this book!!! [Thinking][Thinking][Thinking]

5. 155 权 Notes on the Pinnacle of Power 权巅仕途笔记 The Lucky Little One Who Keeps Running犇跑的小幸运Urban3.4M WordsCompleted [Political power struggles + three generations + one female lead + climbing the ranks from the grassroots + fighting for the people + reaching the pinnacle of power!] Ye Zhenggang, the third generation of the Ye family, falls victim to a sinister scheme and spends one reckless night with Xu Xiaoqing, the cherished daughter of another top family, the Xus. Then he listens to a close friend’s instigation, runs from his responsibilities, and leaves for Bohai City. This indirectly leads to Xu Xiaoqin 35kReads8.9Score3.5kShelves
6. 156 空 Dropped into the Grassroots: From the Start, I'm Stuck with Ten Billion in Bad Debts? 空降基层，开局就背百亿烂账？ A Grain of Dust一粟凡尘Urban184k WordsOngoing Chen Yuan, a "Beijing official," has just parachuted in as the top leader of Tushui District, only to find the government compound gates blocked by petitioners. A fiscal black hole worth tens of billions, unfinished projects scattered across the city, deeply entrenched local factions, and a calculating superior. Every move is deadly, and danger lurks at every turn! How will Chen Yuan, a newcomer, maneuver through the traps and temper himself into a blade aimed straight at the unwritten rules? Th 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The thrill of political intrigue is off the charts.

7. 157 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 high-quality, realistic portrayal of officialdom during a specific period, a new criminal investigation novel, a serious work of officialdom, perfect for those within the system, featuring rebirth, a son-in-law, and the political arena. Top-rated on the Tomato Award list [Already added to my wishlist][Already added to my wishlist][Already added to my bookshelf][Already added to my bookshelf], thousands of readers are currently reading it! The novel opens with the dual identities 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 ability and the constraints of identity, precisely hitting the double sweet spot of period dramas and professional dramas. The intricate plot of case investigation and the father-in-law/son-in-law relationship intertwine, creating a rich narrative with significant potential for film and television adaptation.

8. 158 叱 Making Waves 叱咤风云 Bi Longdan笔龙胆Urban8.1M WordsOngoing Amid the great tides of change sweeping in from the southeast, Xiao Zheng, a low-ranking grassroots official, seizes an opportunity by chance and embarks on a journey from hidden potential to dazzling success. 1.9kReads6.8Score187Shelves
9. 159 巅 At the Pinnacle of Politics: Winning With a Rebellious Streak 巅峰官场：胜在反骨 One Pick, Twelve Strokes一拾二画Urban622k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + political intrigue + revenge + one heroine + wish fulfillment + no self-sacrificing saint] In his previous life, Zheng Gongcheng was reduced to a pawn, framed by others, and died in despair. Reborn, he is defiant to the core, sees through the ways of officialdom, and rises to the top. (The sequel to this book, “The Pinnacle of Officialdom: Defiance Wins, Part 2,” has been signed. Readers are welcome to follow it. I dedicate this book to everyone who enjoyed this story and political in 2.6kReads9.0Score215Shelves

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   These two books are the best, both are excellent and wonderful. The first book is finished, and the second is a sequel!

10. 160 雾 Fog City Sequence: My Shadow Devours 雾城序列：我的影子会吞噬 The Carousel That Runs Eight Days a Week一周上八天的旋转木马Urban248k WordsCompleted ( Lovecraftian urban fantasy, devouring evolution, pretending to be a good-for-nothing, ruins exploration ) On the night the fog rose, the rules turned upside down. Beneath a city where neon and shadows coexist, countless vertical abysses lie dormant, known as the Ancient Fogsource Ruins. Here, power comes from making a deal with the devil. The mainstream Super Martial Arts sequences build order, while the Reverse Spine Shadow grows mad through devouring. To grow stronger is to accumulate the ri 17Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 161 官 The Official’s Path: Why Is It So Hard to Be a Good Official? 官道：当个好官为什么这么难 A Lonely Blade寂寞一刀Urban1.7M WordsOngoing A contemporary political novel rooted in real life, by a veteran author with years of experience writing political fiction. It’s wonderfully down-to-earth, and its schemes and power struggles will leave you on edge and emotionally reeling. Drawing on personal experiences, the author has created a modern-day exposé of officialdom, rich with life experience and thought-provoking political wisdom. It’s absolutely worth reading. Life is a journey of self-cultivation. You have to find your own path. 39.4kReads8.9Score2.5kShelves

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    Truly high quality, you won't be able to stop watching once you start!

12. 162 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! 8.2kReads8.8Score864Shelves
13. 163 巅 The Peak of Politics: Winning with a Rebellious Streak 2 巅峰官场：胜在反骨2 One Pick, Twelve Strokes一拾二画Urban182k WordsOngoing [Rebirth + officialdom + revenge + one heroine + satisfying read + no saintly protagonist] Reborn in 2001, Zheng Gongcheng uses his foresight to earn three exceptional promotions. In 2003, he takes charge of Fengyang County’s Party Committee, sees through the ways of officialdom, governs with dedication, improves people’s lives, and rises to the top. This book is dedicated to readers who enjoyed The Pinnacle of Officialdom: Winning Through Defiance and to fans of officialdom novels. May the “unr 44Reads7.7Score—Shelves
14. 164 过 Adoption into the Family 过继 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban1.9M WordsCompleted This is a novel about a man growing up through blood and tears. Along with the cruelty of reality comes the trickery of fate. But if you’re a man, wipe away your tears and face every hardship. Make yourself tough as steel, unbreakable... 29.9kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves

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    These two absolutely true novels are highly recommended and will keep you hooked.

15. 165 官 The Officialdom Game 官奕 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban628k WordsOngoing My name is Wei Zilong, and I’ve spent my career in government. Through my story, I want to show everyone what the political arena is really like... When you’re in public service, you can’t always control your own fate. If you never weather a storm, how can you ever mature? 13.1kReads7.6Score1.1kShelves

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    Not enough to watch, not nearly enough at all! Enough said, let's keep watching.

16. 166 虎 Tiger's Roar Over the Sea of Clouds: Starting with Military Discharge 虎啸云海从转业开始 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋Urban2.2M WordsCompleted Lin Haoyu leaves the military as a senior colonel and enters local government, rising from county magistrate to a powerful official in charge of an entire region. His wife, Su Mengyao, heads a Fortune 500 company. His younger sister, Lin Xiaowan, quietly supports her brother's political career, while his older brother, Lin Yu, is fiercely protective of her. Their background is enough to leave people speechless. I hope you’ll enjoy my new book. 16kReads8.1Score1.7kShelves

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    You'll know whether it's high or low after you finish reading.

17. 167 官 The Turbulent Road to Power 官路风云 Wolf of the Northern Dark北冥有狼Urban6.3M WordsOngoing Lin Hai, a former soldier, angered powerful people while helping someone in need. He was transferred to a township government job, where his fight against local criminal forces brought him a steady stream of attacks and obstruction. But with sheer determination, he rises from adversity. Using his exceptional intelligence and endless array of tactics, he punishes criminals, upholds justice, and crushes every enemy beneath his feet. In the treacherous world of politics, he makes his way through th 105.3kReads9.1Score6.2kShelves

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    This is a genuine novel, not the exaggerated kind. It shows how to stay true to your original aspirations, how to move forward with integrity, and how to walk on the right path without betraying your initial intentions... I'm sharing this with you, and I hope you enjoy it!

18. 168 官 Soaring Through Officialdom: From Township to the Summit of Power 官途腾龙从乡镇到权利巅峰 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋Urban984k WordsCompleted After Chen Linhai passes the civil service exam, his girlfriend betrays him and a powerful family uses its influence to take his position. He keeps his illustrious family background hidden and starts out at the grassroots level in a township. Staying true to his original ideals and relying on exceptional ability, he overcomes one crisis after another and rises through the ranks to the pinnacle of power. Along the way, he uncovers the mystery of his birth and fulfills his ambitions and purpose in 6.5kReads7.2Score666Shelves
19. 169 刚 Just Got a Government Job and Got Dumped? I Turned Around and Became the County Magistrate's Secretary 刚上岸就分手？反手我成县长秘书 Loves Fish2021爱吃鱼2021Urban1.3M WordsOngoing Tags: Politics, Comeback, Veteran, Power Struggles, Face-Slapping In the summer of 2008, just before his transfer out of the military, Lu Hao is abandoned by his girlfriend, Lin Xueer. A twist of fate leads him to rescue Su Ya in a crisis. His abilities earn him a position as her secretary, drawing him into the vortex of power. Lu Hao ventures into the grassroots ranks, gathers evidence, and joins forces with Su Ya to take on local kingpin Zhang Minghai and his interest group. This novel follows 19.7kReads7.7Score1.1kShelves

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    "Go back and tell your county magistrate's brother-in-law that this land is now under my jurisdiction. If he dares to stick his finger in again, I'll not only chop off his hand, but also slap his brother-in-law's hat off!" Looking at the gangsters beaten to a pulp, the protagonist, stepping on his boss's shoulder, coldly uttered these words. This is absolutely explosive! Can you believe this is something a newly appointed investment bureau chief would do? Faced with the desperate situation of corrupt officials trying to cut off workers' livelihoods for their own selfish interests, the protagonist doesn't bother with bureaucratic rhetoric. A retired special forces soldier, he directly storms into the scene with his driver, teaching the thugs a lesson with his fists, and using leverage to force the environmental protection bureau chief to resign overnight! This is what you call a suit-wearing thug, this is a crushing defeat! Watching the protagonist ruthlessly annihilate those hypocritical officials in the officialdom, trampling them underfoot, is truly exhilarating! [Facepalm][Facepalm]

20. 170 权 The Pinnacle of Power: Starting with My Discharge from the Military 权力巅峰，从退伍转业开始 Lounging by the Sunny Window晴窗闲卧Urban873k WordsCompleted Tags: Urban, Political Career Just after transferring from his decisive and efficient post as a battalion commander to a local government job, the protagonist suffers a double blow: His girlfriend dumps him to climb the social ladder, while his unfamiliarity with the rules of officialdom leads him to misjudge an important decision due to a lack of information, leaving him in a tight spot. With the help and guidance of a lively female colleague, he begins to see through the unspoken rules hidden 7.8kReads7.3Score693Shelves
21. 171 云 Yun Zhong Bai He's Second Book 云衷白鹤的第2本书 White Crane in the Clouds云衷白鹤Urban1.2M WordsOngoing [Highly Anticipated] [Officialdom Power Fantasy] [No NTR, No Major Angst] Song Yu comes from humble beginnings, knows where to draw the line, and understands people inside and out. Step by step, he stays true to himself and reads the situation, navigating between all sides. With talent and perseverance, he steadily advances along his career in government. See how the protagonist wins his superiors' favor, is repeatedly entrusted with major responsibilities, and gradually opens the door to an eve 69.4kReads8.5Score4.2kShelves

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    It's packed with content! It's really great, I highly recommend watching it, I'm sure you'll like it too.

22. 172 官 The Pinnacle of Power and Ambition in Officialdom 官场之权欲巅峰 Tongshan Shao同山烧Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Officialdom is a world of its own. The difference is that one is among the common folk and the other in the halls of power; one is a clash of blades, the other a contest of political schemes and rhetoric. Qin Chuan is a pawn making his way through the ranks. He isn’t obsessed with power, but he must seize every opportunity to rise, whatever the cost, because he carries a heavy duty on his shoulders. 16.7kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves
23. 173 攀 Climbing the Ranks of Power 攀登官峰 Wen Hai Shi Bei文海十贝Modern Romance132k WordsCompleted Xu Lu never imagined that an ordinary woman could climb the ranks in small but steady steps simply by being beautiful, and even help her husband get promoted along the way. She enjoys all kinds of privileges and takes in the boundless vistas from the summit of officialdom... 39Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this book.

24. 174 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

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    The sound was very soft.

25. 175 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! 1.2kReads7.3Score107Shelves
26. 176 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
27. 177 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, 32Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 178 权 The Pinnacle of Power: Breaking the Deadlock in Yuanshan Town 权力巅峰：从远山镇破局开始 If You’re No Eagle, Don’t Be a Snail不是雄鹰做蜗牛Rural Life266k WordsCompleted What backing could a nobody possibly have? When he's driven into a corner, that's the strongest backing of all! His bright future is stolen from him, his former lover turns her back on him, and just as his political career begins in Yuanshan Town, he falls into one trap after another laid by petty schemers. Everyone thinks he'll sink without a trace, never realizing that desperation is his greatest trump card. Caught in the turmoil of local politics, Wang Hao keeps his strength hidden and plays 350Reads6.1Score147Shelves

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    A dark horse that has emerged out of nowhere and is highly recommended.

29. 179 东 Dongheng: The Road to Power 东恒青云 Old Man Green Bamboo青竹翁Urban1.7M WordsCompleted A meteoric rise to the top! Chu Dongheng, a master's graduate who knows nothing about his birth family and jokes that “my mom and I are our own family,” is the abandoned grandson of a military family. After passing the civil service exam in Jiangdong, he finds that someone else has taken the position he applied for. By chance, he becomes a leader's secretary, beginning his career in politics. With the people's interests as his mission, he advances one steady step at a time toward the pinnacle of 30.7kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves

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    Extremely positive values⭐, strong moral compass, top-tier books⭐ recommended in the official career novel series, relatively realistic⭐ style, highly immersive, the author's writing is excellent, all depicting the rise from humble beginnings to high positions⭐ filled with various plots on the path of officialdom, showing us the darkness of officialdom, and also showing us good officials who serve the people, we can learn a lot, it's not just entertainment! Each novel has hundreds of thousands⭐ readers, each one is a high-rated⭐ high-quality book on Tomato🍅, if you're looking for something to read, you should check them all out, guaranteed you won't regret it, highly recommended⭐!!

30. 180 青 Straight to the Top: From Reporter to the Pinnacle of Power 青云直上：从记者登顶权力巅峰 A Single Sheet Sweeps the World一纸风行Urban117k WordsOngoing A former journalist, he sees things coming before anyone else. With a pen in hand, he can also wield power. From the ivory tower to the political arena of Changzhou, what others call “not fitting in” is, to him, a false premise. A fresh perspective can break with convention, and swimming against the current reveals a man’s true mettle. Watch Chen Xin enter the game with a journalist’s eye and break through with hard work. With the help of benefactors, he seizes every opportunity and advances ste 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These are the marks of our times; a careful reading reveals that these cases are all around us.

31. 181 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
32. 182 名 In the Name of Justice: Zhao Dehan Wants to Be a Good Official 名义赵德汉：我要做好官 Lone Eagle of the Nine Heavens九天孤鹰Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted After failing the graduate school and civil service exams, Zhao Han transmigrates into the TV drama In the Name of the People, becoming Zhao Dehan, a minor official who has amassed a vast fortune through corruption. In just a few days, Hou Liangping will come to search his home. “Oh my God! The original owner was the one who did wrong. What’s an innocent transmigrator like me supposed to do? I swear: if I can get through this, I’ll become a good official and truly live up to the name of the peop 5.6kReads7.1Score246Shelves

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    This book is absolutely fantastic! It has no system, is thrilling and hilarious—it's unparalleled!

33. 183 重 Reborn: Chronicles of the Political Arena 重生之官场风云录 Drunk, I Lift My Lamp And Watch The Sword醉里挑灯且看剑Urban287k WordsCompleted [Not plot-driven + no System + not a power fantasy + plenty of twists and turns + political intrigue + no harem + no love interests] Back at a crossroads in life, Zhou Mingyuan takes a steady, strategic approach this time, climbing one peak after another until he reaches the pinnacle of power. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The plot is stable, not exaggerated, and close to real life. The progression is steady and not too abrupt. There aren't many female characters or a harem, and the romance is simple. If you're interested, you can click to check it out.

34. 184 谁 Who Taught You to Be an Official Like That? 谁教你这样当官的？ Starting from Zero零起点Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue, an underdog's rise, feel-good wish fulfillment, no-brainer fun] Chen Qiming was a nobody in the political world, without power or connections. At work, his superior framed him and sent him to prison; in love, his wife cheated on him. By chance, he was reborn in 2006. At his college graduation ceremony, the campus beauty from his high school days confessed to him. In his previous life, he had firmly rejected her. This time, he accepted without hesitation, if only because his 298Reads8.7Score127Shelves
35. 185 离 After Our Divorce, My Boss Turned Around and Promoted Me 离婚后，领导转身就提拔了我 Jiangnan Talent江南才子Urban3.5M WordsCompleted His new book, The Number One Secret in Officialdom: From the Start, I Was Sent to an Asylum, is now available. Your support is welcome! Two paternity tests shattered Zhao Shu’s world: neither child was his! His wife had betrayed him, and he angrily divorced her! At the lowest point in his life, his ability and resolve happened to catch a superior’s eye, and he entered the world of officialdom. Fueled by the anger of betrayal, Zhao Shu cuts through every obstacle, rising from head of security to 11.6kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves
36. 186 官 A Career Blessed by Fortune: A County Magistrate's Rise to Power 官运滔天：知县逆袭，权倾朝野 A Friend of Li Shu李树的朋友Historical139k WordsOngoing [Not a power fantasy! A complex tale of court intrigue and political struggle, grounded in historical research!] Li Shu, a modern-day civil service exam candidate who failed to pass, unexpectedly transmigrates to the first year of the Qianlong reign and becomes a newly appointed jinshi. Starting out as a poor county magistrate in Hengyang, he investigates the shortfall in the ever-normal granaries, exposes the dark secrets of the grain transport trade, and takes on salt smugglers in league with 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The quality is very high, and it looks great!

37. 187 古 Romance in the Ancient Village 古寨情缘 Jiangnan Talent江南才子Urban3.6M WordsCompleted The new book, The Number One Secret in Officialdom: Sent Straight to the Asylum from the Start, is now available. Your support is welcome! When someone bullies his sister-in-law, Wang Ye steps in without hesitation, kills a man, and ends up in prison. There, he unexpectedly acquires peerless mystical arts and learns that in his previous life he was the True Dragon Emperor of another world, his sister-in-law was a tiger spirit, and his childhood friend and sidekick was a little white rabbit spiri 21.5kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves
38. 188 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
39. 189 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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    Highly recommended. This is a good book worth reading and keeping. If you're looking for a novel about officialdom, this is the one to choose. It's really excellent.

40. 190 男 A Man at Forty 男人四十 Twin Eagles of the Firmament苍穹双鹰Urban4.5M WordsCompleted Betrayed by his sworn brother, saddled with a mountain of debt, and stripped of his high-paying job; betrayed by his wife, left with nothing, and discovering that their fake divorce has become real! See how a forty-year-old man takes revenge and gives those two scoundrels a resounding slap in the face! 1.2kReads8.3Score116Shelves
41. 191 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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    Quite a good novel about officialdom

42. 192 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
43. 193 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 19.2kReads9.0Score731Shelves
44. 194 假 Fake Eunuch, True Emperor 假太监真皇帝 Jiangnan Talent江南才子Historical232k WordsCompleted A general practitioner from a family of traditional Chinese medicine doctors transmigrates, only to be dragged into the imperial harem as a eunuch on his very first day. He has no choice but to negotiate with the eunuch in charge of castration: could you let me off this once? I still have a blood feud to avenge! The eunuch says, “Sure!” 981Reads6.9Score—Shelves
45. 195 特 Special Reconnaissance Soldier, Ruler of the Urban Underworld 特种侦察兵，纵横都市江湖 Beautiful Little Sweetheart美丽小可爱Rural Life300k WordsOngoing Han Dong, a special reconnaissance soldier forced to retire due to injury, was on his way home when he unexpectedly rescued Yang Mei, a beautiful CEO. Winning her affection, he charged ahead without looking back, tearing through the treacherous urban underworld... 80.4kReads7.6Score5.4kShelves
46. 196 公 First in the Civil Service Exam, Then Promoted Until the Whole City Was Stunned 公考第一，辗转提拔到震惊全市 Growing Taro on the Mountain山上种芋头Urban766k WordsCompleted After failing the exam, he gets dumped. Starting over in 2006, Lu Hong enters the world of officialdom once again. But the moment he steps inside, he finds himself in a power game where every move could be fatal: He’s barely started the job when he’s secretly demoted and sent to a village. An inspection turns out to be a trap. When he gets promoted, he winds up as a corrupt official’s secretary! His plans for public works are obstructed at every turn, and a temporary transfer to the city is ridd 22kReads8.5Score1.9kShelves
47. 197 权 The Women in the Shadow of Power 权力阴影下的她们 Mist at the Heart's Tip迷雾心尖Urban441k WordsCompleted Ten years in discipline inspection, and enough corruption case files to fill half a lifetime. Among the countless cases I've handled, I've found one hidden rule: behind every fallen corrupt official stands at least one woman, often a whole group of them. To thoroughly investigate a corrupt official, you first have to understand the women behind him. They are mistresses, money mules, and bait used to ensnare officials. They are also where power, money, and sex intersect, living keys to the code o 606Reads6.2Score100Shelves
48. 198 官 The Hidden Rules of Politics 官场暗格 Mist at the Heart's Tip迷雾心尖Urban396k WordsCompleted In July, Yun City sweltered under the heat. The resume of fresh graduate Lin Hao, much like the man himself, was trampled beneath the crowds at the job fair. Graduation led straight to unemployment, and reality weighed heavily on him, until one phone call opened a door: an internship at a subsidiary of the City Investment Group. A monthly salary of 1,750 yuan, with no guarantees and no promises. It was the only straw within reach in his desperate circumstances, and a dusty entrance to an entirel 378Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 199 官 Guan Chuer 官楚儿 Wan Xun Chu Er宛询楚儿Ancient Romance153k WordsOngoing Southern Kingdom princess Guanchu Er infiltrates the Yun residence to obtain The Strange Book of Lin Shiqi. But on the day of a banquet there, news suddenly arrives that Yun Zhi Yu, son of the Yun family, has died unexpectedly. The celebration turns into a funeral. Jiangcheng princess Long Feifan makes a mistake in her childhood. While searching for her younger sister, she meets Lin Rong, a talented young woman from Jiangcheng. Then, by a stroke of chance... Tears shimmered in Long Feiyan's eyes 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Although it's not officialdom, it's still quite high-quality.

50. 200 官 Political Rivalries: A Grassroots Rise to Power 官场争锋之草根逆袭 Liu Peizhu刘培柱Urban836k WordsCompleted New to officialdom, Lu Zhaoyuan carries lofty ideals, only to be battered at every turn. After enduring hardship, he glimpses the logic behind power: “Only those who truly serve the people can go far!” Standing on the precipice between conscience and desire, what choice will he make? 6.9kReads7.9Score563Shelves

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    A very good novel about officialdom!

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