Recommendations for Something a Little More Realistic, Like a Male Lead Who Works in Government 求推荐，稍微现实些，比如男主机关上班领导

1. 1 弹 The Second Book by Tan Jian Ting Chao 弹剑听潮的第2本书 Strumming a Sword and Listening to the Tide弹剑听潮Urban5.8M WordsCompleted In the world of fame and fortune, he keeps his resolve hidden beneath a steely exterior. He never compromises his principles, and every move reveals his true mettle... He plans before he acts, breaks deadlocks through hard work, and builds his reputation with foresight. Through the ups and downs of officialdom, he never forgets his original purpose. 125.4kReads9.4Score13.6kShelves

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   A reincarnation novel set in the officialdom, where the protagonist navigates the political landscape using memories from his previous life. It's quite good and should meet your requirements.

2. 2 官 A Wild Ride to Power: From the Siheyuan to the Pinnacle of Authority 官途狂飙：从四合院走向权力巅峰 Five Wisps of Fireworks五缕烟火Urban530k WordsCompleted A pure political drama, with one female lead and a major anti-corruption campaign. The plot of this book connects seamlessly with Thirty Years in Politics: The Pinnacle of Power. Young Xu Yuanzhou arrives in Chunjiang Province and unleashes an anti-corruption storm across the province! 36.9kReads9.3Score3.8kShelves
3. 3 升 Climbing the Ranks and Proving the Way 升官证道 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Synopsis: Lu Haoming's son-in-law said, “At government offices in the city, reaching director-general level is already the ceiling for people from farming families like us.” Lu Haoming refuses to believe it. The road to office is beset by countless obstacles. He's too handsome, attracting one beauty after another, and his outspoken nature brings him repeated setbacks. Watch how he breaks through and rises straight to the top. 90kReads9.5Score10.2kShelves

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   Reading or listening to books isn't just about entertainment; it's also about acquiring knowledge. If a book can be practically helpful, then its value is extremely high. This book is just that—it has a tight plot, rich content, and can be applied to your daily life and work. … ? Is it in the future tense or the past tense...? This is a knowledge point.

4. 4 山 Chronicles of Mountains and Rivers 山河志 A Dao阿刀Urban1.9M WordsCompleted His beautiful mother was nearly assaulted by a village lout, but she tearfully begged the man who rescued her not to call the police. Young Gao Yuan couldn’t understand why at the time. Only when he reached his thirties and looked back on the past, with those scenes flashing through his mind, did he realize that the lives of countless rural people together form a chronicle of the mountains and rivers of China! 84.2kReads9.6Score9.2kShelves

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   Having read many novels, this is the best online literary work I have ever read. The story is compact, the writing is smooth, the emotions are rich, and it is full of positive energy.

5. 5 起 Getting to the Bottom of Mind-Reading 起底观心术 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban1.5M WordsCompleted When I was five, a fortune-teller said I’d be able to read people’s minds when I grew up. My parents thought I was a genius and spent the whole family’s savings to send me to school. But I failed the college entrance exam and became a fried-noodle vendor. That vendor later became a “Walking Encyclopedia,” all thanks to the saying, “In books, there are houses of gold.” You are not just who you are. You can become a different kind of dazzling light. Read a comment on the first page, and you’ll get 229.5kReads9.6Score66.4kShelves

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   The title suggests it's about fortune telling and character analysis, and the content does indeed involve it. However, it differs from others in that it feels more authentic. Character analysis, feng shui consultations, name selection, and fortune telling aren't about supernatural abilities or swindling; rather, it uses learned knowledge to predict events, help people solve problems, and provide convenience. The protagonist befriends powerful figures without fear of backstabbing or sabotage. He is loyal, insightful, and courageous.

6. 6 官 The Realm of Officials 官家天下 Uncle Pie馅饼大叔Urban5.9M WordsOngoing First, this is a genuine political novel, written by one of the genre's most experienced authors. The story is logically sound and highly readable. Quality guaranteed! Second, the story starts at the prefecture-level city from the very beginning. The protagonist will not be sent down to the towns and villages. This book will not spend hundreds of chapters at the township level. Third, there is political maneuvering, economic development, satisfying revenge, and, naturally, personal life as well. 202.8kReads9.3Score16.6kShelves

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   I recommend these two books. The male protagonists of both books have similarities: they were soldiers, are brave and resourceful, and are adept at navigating the political arena.

7. 7 宦 Tides of the Political Sea 宦海浮沉 Liang Zhoumu梁州牧Urban4.7M WordsCompleted No cheating spouse At the end of the day, every rule follows one fundamental principle: the strongest force gets to decide. This is the “meta-rule,” the rule that determines all other rules. The martial world isn’t all about fighting and killing; it’s about human relationships and social conventions. The same goes even more so for politics. Chen Bo is drawn into an unwinnable game of chess because of a debt he has no choice but to repay. He thinks he’ll spend the rest of his life in prison, but 249kReads9.5Score27.2kShelves
8. 8 重 Reborn: I Don't Want to Be an Official, I Just Want to Lie Flat 重生之我不想当官，只想躺平 Lone Shadow, Cold Moon孤影冷月Urban693k WordsCompleted In this life, he only wants to lie flat and enjoy the moment. He has no interest in an official career and no desire to get ahead, yet he keeps receiving exceptional promotions. This isn’t a wish-fulfillment power fantasy, nor a simplistic tale. The writing is gentle, with no showing off or face-slapping, no thrilling revenge or settling scores. It’s simply about leisurely enjoying a colorful life. 14Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   Somewhat realistic, they all work in government offices.

9. 9 渣 My Scumbag Boyfriend Wants to Get Ahead, and My Girlfriend's Panicking 渣男求上进，女友慌了 zhateUrban526k WordsCompleted “Young man, I can tell we’re destined to meet.” “Hold it. I don’t want to learn the Tathagata Palm, and I don’t want to protect world peace.” The old man: “…” He glanced around to make sure no one was coming, then sneakily pulled Li Lingfeng into a corner. “Listen, this is absolutely something you need to have.” With that, he pulled an ancient manual from inside his robe, so old it could hardly be any older. 13.2kReads8.9Score829Shelves
10. 10 重EN Reborn to Rise Above the Rest 重生之出人头地 Naonao Doesn't Like to Make a Fuss闹闹不爱闹Urban1.6M WordsCompleted This is a story set in Hong Kong in the 1950s. It was a passionate, turbulent era. In those fiery years, there were countless big bosses and their underlings, and no end to tales of lives tossed about by hardship. There were also countless beauties and talented people, and no end to tales of romance and passion. You could call it a dark age, a chaotic world where good and bad were all mixed together, but it was often an age in which heroes rose to prominence. 32kReads9.4Score3.3kShelves

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    Rebirth, gangsters, big bosses, Hong Kong setting—this novel is especially for readers who enjoy stories with intelligent characters. You'll want to read it in one go but also reread it to make sure you don't miss anything you didn't understand earlier. Highly recommended!

11. 11 官 Battling for Power in the Political Arena, Starting as a Female Leader's Male Secretary 官场争雄，从女领导的男秘书开始 Liangzhou Seven Miles 1凉州七里1Urban6.7M WordsOngoing The rules of this world are imposed by the strong upon the weak. A true powerhouse changes the rules, making them work in their favor! Love is like chess, politics is like chess, and life is like chess. When you make a move, never regret it. Take control of the pieces, and dare to believe you can outwit Heaven itself!!! 164.8kReads9.3Score9.1kShelves

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    The young secretary is clever and resourceful, while the female secretary is wise beyond her years... The magpie plays with the phoenix, and you can see how they manage to live off their wives' wealth through sheer ability!

12. 12 还 I Have Three Months Left to Live, So Let Me Die in Peace 还剩三个月命，请让我从容赴死 Reclining in the North高卧北Urban169k WordsCompleted From childhood onward, Zhuang Zi'ang was the kind of kid everyone called “the child other parents wish they had”: a model student every year and always first in his class. But after his parents divorced and his father started a new family, he became a child neither parent loved. At just eighteen, Zhuang Zi'ang is diagnosed with a terminal illness and given only three months to live. With his final three months, he decides to let out his rebellious, wild side and be truly himself for once. While 166.5kReads9.8Score19.1kShelves

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    Not suitable for teenagers! Please prepare yourself mentally before reading; a mountain of knives lies ahead. If you're a girl, it's recommended to prepare tissues before reading. If you're happy, come on, I guarantee you won't be happy after reading. If you're unhappy, I guarantee you'll want to remain silent after reading. Apart from being a bit "bitter," there's nothing wrong with it, as a 20-year veteran of online novels.

13. 13 我 I'm the Chosen One, So Beating Reborn People Is No Big Deal 我是欧皇，吊打重生者不过分吧 It's Adam是亚当呀Sports1.7M WordsCompleted The world's biggest virtual online game, "Lord Era", has launched! Su Chen, hailed as the luckiest player alive, is just about to dive in when he suddenly realizes something is wrong! “Holy crap, my roommate is reborn?” “He's come back as a king from ten years in the future and re-entered this game?” “Ten years from now, I'm his enemy? He wants to steal my girl? He came back to crush me?” “Who would've thought that once the story got going, I'd be the villain getting crushed by the reborn guy?” 35kReads9.0Score2.8kShelves

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    Instead, check out this ridiculous book. It's about capital crushing the reborn, and the plot twists are so overpowered it's absurd. They don't treat us like outsiders at all. I've only read half of it. 😜

14. 14 官 The Official and His Charms 官人官色 Curtain-Rolling West Wind 666卷帘西风666Urban5.7M WordsOngoing The road to becoming an official is narrow, so narrow that if you want to climb it, you can only step on other people's shoulders. Yet it is also broad enough to encompass everyday life and the people's hardships. Along this road lie intrigue and shifting fortunes, ruthless decisions, and love and hatred... 267.3kReads9.4Score19.1kShelves

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    Very good. I'm a book lover, and this book is definitely worth reading.

15. 15 官 Aspirations in the Political Arena 官场之青云志 Rivers and Mountains of Cosmic Light宙光山河Urban3.7M WordsCompleted Reborn in 2002, he was hit by a car while saving a little girl and regrettably missed his civil service interview. His materialistic girlfriend wanted to break up with him, but Liang Jiangtao unexpectedly discovered that the girl’s grandfather seemed to be no ordinary man... Watch how he uses a perspective and experience twenty years ahead of his time, along with a heart devoted to serving the people, to build a remarkable career! Look forward to more in Officialdom: Ambition for the Clouds. 63.2kReads9.2Score6.9kShelves

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    This is a novel about officialdom, written from the perspective of a low-level clerk in the Organization Department. It teaches you about interpersonal relationships and social dynamics in a relatively realistic way. The author seems to have genuine experience writing official documents (AI generation could be a good option). The content is a bit dry, but the pace is faster; the author is currently the head of the Organization Department of the Municipal Party Committee.

16. 16 世 The Winds of the New Century 世纪风口 Evening Breeze on Xiang Mountain相山晚风Urban969k WordsCompleted In the nearly twenty years around the turn of the century, society was changing dramatically in every field. Administrative bodies at every level were reformed, businesses underwent structural changes, and people's values and ways of life shifted. Hu Wenting found himself in the right place at the right time. With keen instincts and a few lucky breaks, he quickly stood out from his peers, rising through the ranks one step at a time. In less than twenty years, he reached heights beyond the dreams —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is relatively close to reality, but it becomes rather bland once the protagonist is deprived of special abilities and the story lacks thrilling plot twists.

17. 17 丧 A Dog with No Home 丧家之犬 Snow in Winter and Summer冬夏有雪Two Male Leads451k WordsCompleted Also known as Chu Tian’s Vast Horizons. Chu Tian loved Xu Chenyang for five years, giving him his whole heart, but that still couldn’t compete with Xu Chenyang’s first love saying, “Let’s start over.” He tried to make Xu Chenyang stay, but was betrayed all the same. After grieving, he let go without hesitation. At the lowest point in his life, Chu Tian met the man who would change everything: Zhou Mo. Mature and gentle, Zhou Mo carefully drew Chu Tian into his world, step by step. He understood 10.1kReads9.5Score1kShelves

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    Wow… reality is really hard to find. The first book is mainly realistic in its plot; it's not the kind where the main character is perfect and the supporting characters always have good lives. It genuinely portrays most ordinary people in the world. The second book, well, it's absolutely amazing. It's not just about pure happiness; it deals with things that often happen in the world—regret and beauty.

18. 18 我 My Qingdao Girl 我的青岛姑娘 Super Big Tank Kobe超级大坦克科比Urban1.6M WordsCompleted [Celebrities] + [Female TV host] + [First love] + [Tenant] + [Older sister] + [Bad man] + [Super Big Tank Kobe] “I seriously can’t figure it out. With all these gorgeous women around, why do they have to like a guy like you?” My buddies are always asking me that. They all think I’m one of those men who believe women love a bad boy, but I’m really not a bad man! The truth is simple: we see women differently. They see a current starlet, the most beautiful woman in the entertainment industry. I see 33.2kReads9.4Score4.2kShelves

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    Suddenly, a familiar thought crosses my mind; turning back, I see autumn has already fallen on the land. If one day we share a snowy day, then we'll have grown old together. After this redemption, I hope Han Chao can go to Thailand with Jiao Jie and Lu Xi. Life may be difficult, but I hope there's light in our hearts.

19. 19 龙 Dragon Head Supreme 龙头至尊 Simple Fish简单的鱼Urban8.6M WordsOngoing The campus beauty he'd loved for three years was brutalized and killed! Chen Xuewen, who had done nothing, was framed and sent to prison! His honest, hardworking parents both died horribly while seeking justice for him! After nineteen years of living by the rules and obeying the law, Chen Xuewen finally saw the true face of the world. “Those who kill and burn their way to riches wear golden belts, while those who build bridges and roads leave no bones behind!” “If others can kill and burn, why 197.9kReads9.1Score11.8kShelves

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    Looks good, not bad

20. 20 桂 Guilin's Past: 1937 to 1945 桂林往事：1937至1945 Xia Zhengji夏正记Urban160k WordsOngoing Guilin, 1937–1945 The power struggles between Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalist central government and the Guangxi clique deeply affected the city. The Communists and Japanese agents also waged a constant shadow war against the Guangxi clique’s senior figures. In this complex world, ordinary people from every walk of life struggled through joys and sorrows, separations and reunions, scheming and deceit. Human nature never changes, no matter the era: peaceful times breed villains, while troubled tim 3Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 21 官 The Official's Path: Rising to Prominence from a Funeral Home 官道：从殡仪馆平步青云 A Crystal Grape一颗水晶葡萄Urban3.2M WordsCompleted With a touch of scholarly refinement and a strong sense of justice, Zhang Yuanqing had been thriving in the officialdom until he hit a major setback. Then his girlfriend betrayed him, and he was banished to conduct research at a funeral home. Faced with deceit and sinister schemes, he refused to give up, finding a way to survive against all odds. Armed with the skill to bring down dragons, he set out from a humble background to forge a path to the very top. I am but a commoner from Jiangbei. 55.3kReads9.4Score5.4kShelves

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    I think this book is worth recommending to young people working within the system!

22. 22 我 I'm a Heartbreaker, Yet the Goddess Is Still Waiting for Me 我，渣男，女神却在原地等我 Mr. Qiqi七七先生Urban1.3M WordsCompleted “Sweet Romance” + “Easygoing Daily Life” + “No System” + “Two Sisters” Original title: She Waits Right Where She Is After his wife gets him killed, Chen Yun is reborn. Most people are reborn ten years in the past. He’s different: he’s somehow reborn ten years in the future. That’s not so bad. He’s saved himself years of hard work and won’t have to take any detours. When he opens his eyes, he sees a stunning, mature beauty beside him. She says timidly, “I... I’m sorry, Master...” Chen Yun is baff 6.8kReads9.4Score673Shelves
23. 23 奸 The Profiteer 奸商 Brilliant as the Sun金辉万丈Urban1.6M WordsCompleted [Read the first 10 chapters patiently, and you'll see: in studying, daily life, work, and love, there are tricks everywhere!] There are no honest businessmen. Nine out of ten merchants will cheat you. But nine out of ten salespeople will become bosses. I'm a salesperson, and I became a boss too. I'll use my own experience to show you the tricks these unscrupulous merchants use… This book aims to teach you how to avoid scams. Imitate anything in it at your own risk. 10.9kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
24. 24 特 Agent Yi Leng 特工易冷 Xiao Qi Jiao骁骑校Urban1.6M WordsCompleted (Originally titled Agent Yi Leng) Huang Pi Hu, the cook at Yumei Restaurant, is a greasy, lecherous middle-aged man who likes to drink, smoke, and fiddle with his beads. He also often follows female students around. No one knows his true identity: retired agent Yi Leng, a godlike heartthrob to countless beautiful women. He has hidden himself among ordinary people only to quietly protect his daughter, who no longer recognizes him. 25.9kReads9.4Score3.1kShelves

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    Xiaoqixiao's book, well, the style of this book is quite realistic, but I haven't read the later parts, the stuff about gods and stuff, forgive me for not being able to read it, but it still fits your requirements quite well.

25. 25 破 Breaking at Dawn: I'm an Ace Spy 破晓而出之我是王牌间谍 Sun Chongkai孙重开Urban35k WordsCompleted After fighting through countless rivals to enter the intelligence bureau, caught between rising to prominence and falling into disgrace, where can you go from here? Must you simply sink into darkness? No. The sunrise will provide the answer. Before that comes the dawn. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Oh my god, isn't this my book?! My book: The protagonist goes through countless hardships to pass the civil service exam and enters a spy agency, beginning his story of ups and downs, falling into darkness and breaking through the dawn! Style: Realistic, no system, a battle of wits and courage.

26. 26 平 An Ordinary Person Burdened with an Extraordinary Mission 平凡的人肩负不平凡的使命 Original Intent Xin初心xinUrban20k WordsCompleted I am Leng Qing. An article I wrote earned me an invitation to an interview abroad. Just as I thought it would be a simple interview, danger began closing in. Because of my heart condition, I can only stay active until I turn thirty. But will anyone still come to save me? Am I really worth saving? This is a massive conspiracy: to save me is to step into a trap, but if they don't, they will become the target of public condemnation. Just as I was about to give up, they appeared. They told me, "You 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a very good short story; I finished it in no time. It's quite enjoyable, like watching a movie, giving you an immersive experience. It's definitely worth watching for kids.

27. 27 家 My Father Is Sha Ruijin, My Wife Is Zhong Xia Ai. Got It? 家父沙瑞金，老婆钟小艾，懂？ The Newbie's Advance小萌新的进击Male-Channel Fanfiction1.8M WordsCompleted (One heroine, power and influence, a lightly feel-good story, with an incredible background!) Sha Yisheng is reborn in In the Name of the People as the son of Sha Ruijin. From the start, he helps Chen Yang transfer back to Handong. Li Dakang: I told you to go work in the township, so how come your township's GDP is higher than Jingzhou's? Zhao Lichun: Are you kidding me? One township raised the GDP of Handong Province? Qi Tongwei: I only got where I am today thanks to my big brother. Anyone got 8.7kReads8.5Score365Shelves

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    Very interesting; the officialdom novel I've kept on the shelf the longest.

28. 28 重 Reborn: The Campus Belle Really Did Like Me 重生之校花原来真的喜欢我 The Zither Plays for No Reason琴瑟无端Urban428k WordsCompleted Synopsis: (Reborn) + (single heroine) + (no System) + (sweet everyday romance) The saddest thing in the world is when two people both hide their love deep in their hearts, and by the time you finally gather the courage to confess, that person is already gone. Yu Ji finally worked up the courage to confess, but Gu Fei got into an accident on the way. Gu Fei's mother's diary revealed that Gu Fei had secretly loved Yu Ji all these years. The final words, “Gu Fei loves Yu Ji,” became a pain he would 277Reads8.6Score—Shelves
29. 29 官 Rising Through the Official Ranks, Starting as a Secretary 官场从秘书开始 Old Ice Pop老冰棍Urban6.4M WordsOngoing When hardship reaches its limit, good fortune follows. With a pure and earnest heart, Zhang Jun gets his lucky break and begins his career on the bench at an institute of traditional Chinese medicine. Skillfully navigating political maneuvering, officialdom, and human relationships, he wins allies at every turn and steadily rises through the ranks. 343.3kReads9.2Score16.9kShelves
30. 30 雨 On a Rainy Night, My Yandere Sister Begged Me to Take Her In 雨夜，病娇妹妹求我收留 Hoshino Kami星野神来Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [Extra sweet] + [No System] + [Not reborn] + [Light novel] + [Not self-insert] A landmine girl, an underground idol, a debuting voice actress, a childhood-friend editor, a doujin artist... After I made a wish, they all came to my side. To fight over the one and only female lead spot, they launched into a frenzied battle of romantic rivalry. Three years later, Lu Qing clasped his hands together. “Oh, God of Inspiration, I was immature back then. Please spare me...” A completely original story wit 52.2kReads9.5Score5.8kShelves

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    High-quality yandere novel, filled with many powerful characters.

31. 31 乡 The Countryside Heart-Stealing Dragon Claw 乡村偷心龙爪手 Nanshan Peach南山水蜜桃Urban8.6M WordsOngoing Zhang Dachuan came to Xiushan Village, originally hoping to be nothing more than a village doctor. But who could have guessed that the villagers' ailments would grow more complicated with every case? "Dachuan, I've got a headache. Take a look at me." "Dachuan, my baby hasn't had any milk for days. Help me first!" 43.3kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves
32. 32 宦 The Official's Path Through the Seas of Bureaucracy 宦海官途 Flirtatious Second Brother风流小二Urban6.5M WordsOngoing Amid the struggles of the workplace and the ways of the world, he holds fast to his sincerity and principles. Through trials and hardships, he handles each matter with calm and steadily moves forward, finding himself through the passage of time and taking each step along the road with care. 498.7kReads9.4Score20.9kShelves

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    Enough with the nonsense, just read it! (Authorized reading material)

33. 33 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 104.2kReads9.1Score6kShelves
34. 34 辞 I Quit My Part-Time Job, Yet Somehow I’m Being Forced to Become a Heartless Playboy? 辞掉兼职，我竟被迫成渣男？ Awakening of Insects 69惊蛰69Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Everyday emotional drama, finely detailed, sweet and bittersweet, with a groveling ex and multiple love rivals in modern-day pretend palace intrigue. PS: An everyday emotional story. PS: First published in March 2024. To pay for his gravely ill grandfather's treatment, Jiang Yang worked a lot of jobs during his three years at university: a lovesick lackey, a stand-in, a punching bag, a clown, and a human shield. He didn't care what others thought. To him, they were all just jobs. A straightforwa 28.7kReads8.7Score2.8kShelves

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    It may not necessarily help guys find a girlfriend, but the story is quite interesting.

35. 35 贼 The Thief's Way 贼道 Heading North向北Urban2.1M WordsCompleted My name is Xiao Wu. I was a wild child no orphanage could keep in check. At nine years old, I charged into this dog-eat-dog world. I saw through it then: living was like clinging to a moving train. You either held on or fell and were crushed to pieces. The first steamed bun I stole wasn’t because I was hungry. I wanted to see whether these hands that picked pockets could grab fate by the throat. The juvenile detention center, the shelter, and the detention center were my schools. The thieves wer 84.2kReads9.6Score10.6kShelves

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    A fantastic film, definitely worth watching.

36. 36 费 Why Go to All That Trouble? Wouldn’t It Be Better to Transmigrate as a Leader? 费那劲干啥，直接穿成领导不香吗 Lone Shadow, Cold Moon孤影冷月Urban1.2M WordsCompleted A note: The protagonist is a spineless, inexperienced shut-in, not a hero who sleeps among beauties and wakes with the world in his hands. A groveling nobody scraping by on dirt must gradually transform into a soaring roc, rising through the heavens and stirring up the winds and clouds. That kind of change takes time. After being heartlessly abandoned, the groveling nobody transmigrates into a leader in the central district of a provincial capital and enters the heart of power. He is nervous, ye 5.6kReads8.5Score278Shelves

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    Absolutely incredibly realistic

37. 37 女 Life with the Goddess: I Feel Like I've Seen You Somewhere Before 女神同居往事，我好像在哪见过你 Reclining in the North高卧北Urban126k WordsCompleted Li Huangxuan was a recent college graduate, stuck in a miserable nine-to-five job and always broke. Like every young person just starting out, he felt lost and uncertain about the future. He longed for a love that would leave a lasting mark. He had a crush on his coworker, Xu Wanqing, but was too timid to approach her. Then one day, his roommate moved out, and a goddess named Lin Ximeng moved in next door, turning his life upside down. A month of living together gradually drew the two of them cl 43.2kReads9.7Score4.6kShelves

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    It's a lighthearted, fast-paced story with well-developed characters, as you can tell from the ratings. The author's previous book was also quite good, so I recommend reading that one first before reading this one.

38. 38 不 My Incompatible Childhood Sweetheart Is Cute Today, Too! 不对付青梅今天也很可爱！ Little Demon King小小魔王Urban473k WordsCompleted Li Mu and Lu Xiaoxi grew up together as childhood friends, but they were always at odds and gradually began to drift apart. After applying to the same school and major, they are assigned to the same class, and their combative relationship turns into an equally combative life under the same roof. Li Mu: “There’s no way I’ll ever fall for Lu Xiaoxi, unless she falls for me first!” Lu Xiaoxi: “There’s no way I’ll ever fall for Li Mu, unless he falls for me first!” Before long, they realize their fr 24.7kReads9.6Score3.1kShelves

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    It's so sweet; the two are childhood sweethearts and like each other.

39. 39 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score207.7kShelves

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    Qi Xia in the show is very smart and beautiful! Highly recommended!

40. 40 被 My Years of Being Scammed in Northern Myanmar 被骗缅北的这些年 Loves Mao Kang Kang Most最爱毛康康Urban3.3M WordsCompleted Originally titled “Tricked into Northern Myanmar: What Really Happened” I was unlucky enough to be tricked into going to Northern Myanmar. But I was also lucky enough to make it back alive! I wrote this book to warn more people and help them learn from my experience. Never use unofficial means to go somewhere you shouldn’t, because it isn’t the paradise you imagine. It’s hell. 55.4kReads9.3Score4.6kShelves
41. 41 穿 I Transmigrated into a Blond Delinquent and Resolved to Stay Away from the Heroine 穿越成黄毛的我决心远离女主 May the Wind Carry Me Away希望能被大风吹飞Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Lin Yu doesn’t understand why he transmigrated here. When other people transmigrate, they either end up in a cultivation world, where one sword can overwhelm ten thousand enemies, or in a historical dynasty, where they can change history and hold power over the court. At the very least, they might transmigrate to a few decades ago, use their knowledge of the future to get rich, and build a harem. Who would transmigrate to a place like this?! 34.2kReads8.7Score2.1kShelves
42. 42 官 A Fortunate Career in Government: It All Began When I Met Her 官运：从遇到她开始 Curious Tyrant Rabbit猎奇霸王兔Urban4.5M WordsCompleted Upright and incorruptible, yet shrewd and decisive. He hates evil with a passion, but knows the art of political struggle. Li Chuniang is a Bao Gong-style official. The more setbacks he faces, the braver he becomes. He will never compromise! He is determined to make his mark on this path! 39.2kReads9.1Score4.9kShelves
43. 43 学EN Don't Worry, Senior—I'll Protect You 学姐别怕，我来保护你 Gege Wuwu隔胳呜呜Urban3.0M WordsCompleted [Heart-Pounding Engine 2: Pure White Love Letter has been published] [Lighthearted daily life] + [Single female lead] + [No System] + [Not reborn] + [Sweet romance] In high school, Luo Ye had a secret crush on a girl for three years. He even got into the same university as her, and they agreed to start dating if they both got in. But the girl unexpectedly went back on her word. Heartbroken, Luo Ye became a romance novelist. Unexpectedly, before university even began, the novel he wrote shot to t 310.7kReads9.8Score31.1kShelves

    Reader note

    These are all great books with high ratings. If you don't like them, scold me! [You should think about it carefully][You should think about it carefully]

44. 44 帮 I Helped the Campus Belle Win Over the Male Lead, but She Says She Likes Me? 帮校花攻略男主，她却说喜欢我？ Rainy Night Splendor落雨风华夜Urban410k WordsCompleted [School Life + Campus Belle + Conquest + Perks + Multiple Heroines] Also known as: Helping the Campus Belle Win Over the Male Lead, but She Says She Likes Me? The icy campus belle agrees to his confession from the start? His childhood friend, who turned him down, demands that he break up with the campus belle? In 2024, a phenomenal game called "Pure Love" appeared out of nowhere. Bai Yeming, a top player, accidentally transmigrated into a parallel world. All he had to do was help the heroine co 2.6kReads8.6Score204Shelves
45. 45 说 You Said We’d Keep Things Innocent! Now You’ve Married the Demoness 说好清清白白！你把女魔尊娶回家 This Humble One Is a High God不才在下本上神Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted (Slice of life) (One female lead) Su Chen transmigrates into the body of the Demon Emperor’s furnace cauldron. Every day is worse than death, and all he wants is to escape. So he joins forces with Fang Nan, a reincarnated empress who has been imprisoned, and they successfully break out. He latches onto her for protection and, whenever he gets the chance, curses the Demon Emperor, her sworn enemy. “That she-demon must be hideous. Ugly inside and out, with a heart as small as a needle’s eye!” 13.3kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves
46. 46 反 Villain: I Really Didn’t Mean to Get My Master Pregnant! 反派：我真没想让师尊怀孕啊！ Maple Seventh Month枫七月Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsOngoing [Feel-Good Power Fantasy] [Master] [Empress] [Rebellious Disciple] “Rebellious disciple, rebellious disciple, you’re completely out of your mind!” Faced with his stunning master’s accusations, Chu Xiu shrugs. “Don’t blame your disciple for being heartless. You’re just too alluring, Master. Aren’t villains supposed to do whatever they please and commit every evil imaginable?” In the Firmament Continent, might makes right. After arriving in this world, Chu Xiu came to understand a few things. A 38.3kReads9.1Score3kShelves
47. 47 让 You're Supposed to Be the Strategist, So Why Are You Dating the Enemy's? 让你当军师，你和女方军师好上了 A Bystander Knows Xiao Xi路人知小熙Urban574k WordsCompleted (Romantic slice of life) + (One female lead) + (Not reborn) + (No System, no golden finger) Gu Xing helps his roommate add a girl on WeChat, and all the guys in Dorm 301 pitch in with advice. “Guys, what should I send as my first message?” “Do you even have to ask? Just send, ‘You there?’...” Gu Xing says, “Opening with ‘Hey, are you there?’ is guaranteed to make you look like a clown.” Under his roommates’ watchful eyes, Gu Xing becomes their romance coach. He sends, “The other person is typing 1.7kReads9.5Score331Shelves
48. 48 让 I Told You to Slay Demons, Not Have Their Daughters' Babies! 让你斩妖，没让你跟妖女生娃！ Muscular Man Whines Cutesily with a Tail猛男撒娇带尾嘤Eastern Fantasy534k WordsOngoing [Supposedly: sweet romance, yandere, rebellious disciple, everyday life, lighthearted, doting dad, love rivals... A complicated mix, but this is a slice-of-life story, a slice-of-life story, a slice-of-life story! We can’t say it three times without meaning it!] Li Qingming was a gifted young swordsman, hailed as the future leader of the righteous path, until a demonic sect enchantress captured him on an expedition into a secret realm. A man may be killed, but never humiliated! Even if I die, I’ 4.3kReads8.9Score294Shelves
49. 49 我 I'm the Villain's Dad, and the Heroine Calls Me Dad from the Start 我反派他爹，开局女主认我当干爹 Jenny Ma Dajin珍妮马戴劲Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [Scheming | Villain | Lighthearted | Hypocritical | Cunning | Dark | All the heroines] Cao Chuan transmigrated into a composite urban-fiction world. He became the father of the story’s villainous rich playboy! Talk about a son who’s going to get his dad into trouble. Son, you’re still young. You can’t handle those heroines, and you’ll only get yourself killed trying… Let Dad take care of it! The butler hurried over. “Boss, the young master got into a fight with someone at a bar. He’s been taken 1.2kReads9.2Score196Shelves
50. 50 诡EN The House of Dread 诡舍 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + Mild Horror + Survival + One Female Lead] A driverless bus carried a group of cursed people to a strange black lodge… Inside the lodge stood a door stained red with blood. At regular intervals, the cursed were forcibly dragged through the blood-red door and into terrifying worlds, where they had to complete horrifying events… After Ning Qiushui survived one bizarre and terrifying story after another inside the lodge, narrowly escaping death each time, he discovered that none of 707.4kReads9.6Score103.9kShelves

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